Chatham News & Record Vol. 146, Issue 30

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Siler City youth basketball registration is o cially open

Youth Basketball registration with Siler City Parks & Recreation has o cially opened. From now until November 6 (or until full), families can register children ages 5 to 14 to participate in this upcoming season.

Age is determined as of January 1, 2024, at the city will o er age brackets of 5-6 coed, 7-8 coed, 9-10 boys, 9-10 girls, 11-12 boys, 11-13 girls and 13-14 boys. The registration fee for all age groups is $25. Practice and games will take place at Paul Braxton Gym for 5-8 age groups, and all “home games” will be at Ernest Ramsey Gym for 9-14 age groups. “Away game” for 9-14 age groups will occur at various gyms in Chatham County. Player evaluations are set to take place the week of November 13. Practice will begin as early as November 27, and the season will run through February 24. Registration can be completed at http:// secure.rec1.com/NC/ siler-city-nc/catalog.

For those interested in coaching, please contact Oliver Webster at Siler City Parks & Recreation at (919) 726-8617 or owebster@silercity. org.

Chatham County opens new 911 Center in Pittsboro

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Emergency Communications began operating its new 911 Center in Pittsboro this past Wednesday. The new 911 Center is located inside Chatham County’s state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located on Innovation Way, which opened in May. The main bene t to the new center is its capacity, expanding from six telecommunicator consoles to the capability of operating 16 consoles. Other enhancements include more resiliency and redundancy with improved phone and network connections, more space, better ergonomics for telecommunicators, and natural light. Each console has a status light, which illuminates green when a telecommunicator is available and turns red when they are on a call. “This is an exciting day for Chatham County Emergency Communications and the entire community,” said Mike Reitz, Chatham County Emergency Communications Director. “Our new center will allow us the capability to expand over many decades as Chatham County continues to grow. We are already seeing an increase in calls, not only from the community, but from our partner emergency response agencies as well.”

Chatham Sheri hosts annual Community Appreciation Night

The Chatham County Sheri ’s O ce family hosted its Annual Community Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 15. The event – complete with food, fun, games, and fellowship – was held on the lawn at 295 West Street in Pittsboro.

Pittsboro Mayoral Term increased to four years

By Chuck Thompson Chatham News & Record

PITTSBORO TOWN

BOARD of Commissioners held their regular scheduled meeting Monday, September 11.

Law enforcement o cials with the Chatham County Sheri ’s O ce seize illegal gaming equipment that was operating within the county.

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SILER CITY — Undercover operations by the Chatham County Sheri ’s O ce has resulted in nine arrests which include 36 felony and 39 misdemeanor charges. The operations focused on illegal gambling and gaming activities at various locations in Chatham County. Over several months, law enforcement targeted video gambling machines that were found to be in violation of North Carolina

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Among the items on the agenda included a landscaping proposal change for Chatham Park and increasing the mayoral term from two years to four.

The meeting began with Mayor Cindy Price asking for a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims and their families of 9/11, and not just those who perished on the day, but all those who have died since from illness resulting from the event.

for the Turkey Creek Conditional zoning request on behalf of Chatham Park for multi-family use zoning at 264 Rock Springs Church Road. This was not included in the original Chatham Park design since this partial was purchased after the original request. Chatham Park hopes to use it for multi-family use. Multi-family residential conditional zoning (MR-CZ)

“There is an interest to keep this public hearing open through next time,” Mayor Price said regarding this public hearing rezoning request to change from multi-use residential to light industrial.

State law. A total of 51 businesses were inspected during the months-long investigation with 17 establishments con rmed to be in breach of state law. Violations included possession of illegal gaming equipment, promotion of illegal gambling and cash payouts for winnings. A majority of the businesses inspected — 34 — were found to be fully compliant with the state’s

A request by the Chatham Park developers for changes to the landscape was approved. The request was for the removal of internal perimeter bu ers that involve future individual properties within the development.

Patrick Bradshaw, an attorney in Pittsboro representing Chatham Park LLC for these amendments, argued the point that perimeter bu ers are not needed for the esthetics, and owners of the adjacent lots agree to remove bu ers, so therefore, there is no need for such bu er zones.

A public hearing was also held

Grammy Award nominee comes to local artists-in-schools program

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PITTSBORO — More students in Chatham County will have an opportunity to learn and experience live performance art with the expansion of the Artists-in-Schools program to middle school students. As part of National Arts in Education Week, the Chatham County Arts Council announced the commencement of the ninth season of its program putting artists in classrooms. The new school year marks a milestone for the Artists-in-Schools Initiative as it has expanded its

residency program to a traditional middle school.

According to the Arts Council, professional teaching artists will teach in all of the elementary schools and Chatham Middle School this year. The program aligns with the core curriculum at the schools and includes theater, music, dance and poetry.

Pierce Freelon, a Grammy Award-nominated musician, will be making his debut on the Artists-in-Schools with a tenday residency at Chatham Middle School. Freelon was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2022 for this children’s album

“Black to the Future,” which explores Afrofuturism.

Freelon is also the co-creator of the Beat Making Lab, an Emmy Award-winning PBS web series, and founder of Blackspace, a digital makerspace “for youth in his community to nd radical Black creativity, visionary storytelling and emerging technology, ‘by any medium necessary.’”

According to the Blackspace web site, the group o ers “Black and Brown youth (Afronauts) a breathing space to manifest their dreams.” The group o ers “African-centered events & rit-

The public hearing on this matter was kept open; the request has been postponed until the November 13 meeting.

The proposal to change the mayoral term from two to four years was approved unanimously, but it won’t go into effect until the next election term starting in 2025.

Lastly, the Social District proposal for an uptown legal drinking zone on the sidewalks was tabled to be ne-tuned for the next scheduled meeting.

The next regularly scheduled Commissioners Board meeting will be held September 25 at the Agricultural Conference Center.

uals” and says it will “harness Dark Energy to nurture the Black Whole.” Freelon, along with U.S. Dept. of State Hip Hop Ambassador Kevin “Rowdy” Rowsey II, lead Blackspace as Chief Dreamer and Executive Director, respectively. The group o ers programming called “Wokeshops” in topics ranging from rap and puppetry to coding and 3D printing.

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CAMERON GROVE AME ZION CHURCH

The Family and Friends Fellowship Celebration will be held Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:00 am. The message will be given by Pastor Harry Chubbs, Jr. of Divine Encounter Ministries, Lillington NC. Lunch will be served. Camron Grove Church is located at 309 Vernon St, Broadway, NC.

ARREST BLOTTER

Chatham County Sheri ’s O ce

On Sept. 8, Thomas Daniel Beal, 37, of 4029 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Siler City, was arrested by Deputy Jessie Taub for felony-PWISD marijuana, felony sell/deliver marijuana, allowing conduct on a licensed premise, and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. He was issued a written promise to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on Oct. 30.

On Sept. 8, Richard Dylan Perry, 43, of 300 W. Salisbury St., Pittsboro, was arrested by Deputy Brooke Roberts for maintain a vehicle/dwelling/place for CS, allowing conduct on a licensed premise, and aid underage purchase of alco -

hol by someone under 21. He was issued a $10,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on Oct. 30. On Sept. 8, Juan Antonio Otero, Jr., 50, of 125 Hanks Loop Rd., Pittsboro, was arrested by Deputy Brooke Roberts for PWISD marijuana, sell/deliver marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, PWIMSD marijuana, PWISD cocaine, sell/deliver cocaine, and conspire to sell/deliver cocaine. He was issued a $10,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on Oct. 30.

On Sept. 8, Joseph Wiley Beal, 42, of 230 Waylon B. Stinson Dr., Goldston, was arrest-

ed by Deputy Shannon Read for communicating threats and second-degree trespassing. He was issued a $500 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on Sept. 20.

On Sept. 8, Beal was also arrested by Deputy Read for failure to appear. He was issued a $1,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Lee County District Court in Sanford on Sept. 25.

On Sept. 10, Stephanie Faye Coats Spivey, 45, of 189 N. Pea Ridge Rd., Pittsboro, was arrested by Deputy Alberto Estrada for simple assault. She was issued a 48-hour DV hold and is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on Sept. 29.

Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up in Chatham County:

Fan Distribution Program

Chatham County Aging Services has a free fan distribution program for Chatham County residents 60 years of age and over. There is a limit of one fan per person per calendar year.

For more information, contact Wynne Fields, Aging In Place Specialist, at 919-542-4512 or email wynne. elds@ chathamcountync.gov

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Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Chatham County Aging Services and Chatham Community Library will partner for a week-long observation of Falls Prevention Awareness Week beginning Monday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 22.

Events will be held daily at several locations, including the Eastern Chatham Senior Center, Western Chatham Senior Center, Wren Memorial Library and Goldston Public Library. For more information, contact Eastern Center manager Liz Lahti at 919-542-4512 or Western Center manager Kathryn Walters at 919-7423975.

For a complete list of events by day, visit the Aging Services website at www.chathamcouncilonaging.org, highlight the “Activities” drop-down menu and click on “Upcoming Events,” or visit the department’s Facebook page at “Chatham County Aging Services”.

or 919-776-1898

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Chatham Library to host urgent Red Cross blood drive

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PITTSBORO — Chatham Community Library will be hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross next month. The blood drive will be held in the Holmes Family Room on Wednesday, October 11, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The library is located at 197 NC-87 in Pittsboro.

According to the Red Cross, a 25% drop in donations since August, coupled with back-to-back months of climate-driven disasters, is the result of the strained blood supply.

Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, and there is an emergency need for platelet donors and O-blood donors to make an appointment to give now to ensure patients across the country continue to receive critical medical care.

The Red Cross is closely monitoring all potential hurricanes, which may further hamstring the organization’s ability to collect life-saving blood products during this critical time. Just a couple of weeks ago, Hurricane Idalia slammed into the southeastern U.S., causing more than 700 units of blood and platelets to go uncollected. This compounds other challenges experienced by the organization during the summer to collect a sufficient number of blood products, as many Americans engage in one of the busiest travel seasons on record and back-to-school activities.

“For so many patients living with urgent medical care needs, crises don’t stop with natural disasters,” said Dr. Pampee Young, chief medical officer of the American Red Cross. “In fact, in some instances, the stresses of a disaster can lead to a medical crisis for some individuals battling sickle cell disease. The need for blood is constant. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood—an often invisible emergency that the rest of the world doesn’t see behind closed hospital doors. Now, that urgency has only heightened.”

Currently, blood product distributions to hospitals are outpacing the number of blood donations. Approximately 2,500 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country rely on the Red Cross to collect 12,5000 blood donations each day to meet the needs of their patients.

To make an appointment to give blood at the Chatham Community Library, individuals may visit tinyurl. com/BloodDriveCCL, scroll down to the blood drive for October 11 and click “see times.” There are 22 available appointment times.

Residents are also encouraged to visit the library’s website at www.chathamlibraries.org or contact them at (919) 545-8084 for more information about this event and future programs.

“Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood—an often invisible emergency that the rest of the world doesn’t see behind closed hospital doors. Now, that urgency has only heightened.”

Dr. Pampee Young

Siler City ows e ortlessly with stormwater amended budget vote

By Chuck Thompson Chatham News & Record

SILER CITY – The Siler City Commissioners met Monday, Sept. 18, for their regular scheduled meeting, where the Stormwater Utility Fee Implementation study was discussed and approved.

This includes the Stormwater Department budget that was tabled in June of this year to collect more public opinions from residents for the proposed stormwater program. The budget of $219,313,00 for the scal year 2023-2024 was originally presented in April, and after much delay and due diligence, the budget amendment to fund the study was approved in a unanimous vote by the Siler City Commissioners.

This study will include the following costs:

Fee Structure Basis $23,700; a Residential Algorithmic Impervious Area Assessment $9,400; Non-Residential Site-by-Site Impervious Area Digitization $14,300; Revenue Su ciency Assessment $9,400; Stormwater Utility Billing Integration $10,900; Flat Residential Fee Structure, Tiered or Per-Property Non- Residential Fee Structure $10,900; Draft Stormwater Utility Ordinance, and Draft Fee Schedule $2,700; Public Involvement $22,900; Public Outreach Content $4,900; Stormwater Management Website $9,000; Town Hall Meeting (One) $9,000; Board of Commissioners Meetings (2) and Preparation $16,200; Stormwater Utility Report $9,000; for a total budget amendment for this study at $94,800 and will take approximately 3-to-6-months to implement.

The next Siler City Commissioners meeting will be held on Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m.

The next Siler City Commissioners meeting will be held on Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m.

OPINION

Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor

Peace and rock ‘n roll

Over 23 years later, worldwide peace is still more of dream than a reality.

SEPTEMBER 21 is International Peace Day, a 24-hour cease re rst declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2001. I was asked to say a few words at the marking of this day at a PTA event for my children’s elementary school. One doesn’t wish to say too much; the kids are waiting on the pizza.

Often when I am asked to speak to a secular group, I quote the poet Wendell Berry: “When despair for the world grows in me … I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water.” Nothing wrong with escaping to an idyllic scene in nature; I yearn for peace and quiet while sharing a house with three young children and a barking dog! Even though I don’t have access to a wood drake, I can still rest in the beauty of Berry’s words.

While Berry’s poem “Peace of the Wild Things” envisions peace as a respite from the world, certain ancient religions have thought of the peace as direct engagement with the world. A wry rabbi is remembered to have said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” We make peace not only by refraining from violence, but through active participation in our community. What might that look like?

At the PTA event, I told the gathering that September 21 is also Miniature Golf Day (though not by decree of the United Nations). My kids and I play at a course at the

EDITORIAL | BOB WACHS

There was, however, one bit of scenery of which I never tired – the Burma Shave signs.

IN DAYS OF OLD when knights were bold and dinosaurs roamed the earth, which is to say when I was but a lad, travel by car was much more of an adventure than it is today.

Today’s interstates with speed limits of up to 70 miles per hour move us along quickly from one fast food eatery to another, which all look the same. Billboards, motels, tractor trailers also look the same wherever you go.

But not so in the gloriously slower days of the ‘40s and ‘50s. For instance, when I was barely out of diapers and our little family made the every-other summer trip to Alabama to visit my dad’s family, it was leave Pittsboro at 4 a.m., drive ve hours on US 1 at 50 mph and stop in Columbia, SC for breakfast at the same restaurant – Mammy’s Shanty – my dad had discovered years earlier. Before we left on our journey, he would call the sta and tell them we were on the way. That way, they could have the 23 stacks of pancakes and 11 gallons of syrup I would consume. And we were just getting started.

I must admit I was not heavily consulted in the details of planning or carrying out the trip, other than to know I would have a stash of new comic books purchased from McCrimmon Drug Store at a dime apiece to tide me over. They were also useful in allowing my dad to retain his sanity for when I was reading I was not asking every 18 seconds,

“Are we there yet?”

There was, however, one bit of scenery of which I never tired – the Burma Shave signs. Now long gone since the early ‘60s, the signs advertised a brushless shaving product created by Clinton Odell in Minnesota in the 1920’s. Prior to the development of shaving cream in a can, most men used a shaving mug and brush to eliminate facial hair. To promote the new product, Odell’s son Alan came up with the idea of using a series of signs in verse in sequence, with the words “Burma Shave” as the last sign.

The rst ones were pretty bland, just straight plugs with no rhyme or no humor. And although that didn’t last long, sales increased and by the late ‘30s the signs were all over the country. In time, the Odells began to pay $100 for each verse

beach, taking turns whacking a multicolored ball across fake grass. It’s fun and, most importantly, we are together.

Last summer, both my sons hit a hole-in-one. And my ve-year-old daughter won an air guitar contest! The deejay invited participants to participate in the contest and my daughter jumped at the chance — she jumped up and down, waving her toy in atable guitar in the air, racing around the putting green to Guns ‘N Roses, Metallica and ACDC.

Peacemaking is also an active e ort. Unlike sinking a hole-in-one or winning a contest, we may not receive immediate rewards. But we use our various gifts for the common good. Some write poetry, others lead the PTA. Some love the spotlight, still others prefer to be behind the scenes. We have diverse cultures, religions, philosophies. We can all make peace. Once again quoting Berry, “Whatever is foreseen in joy must be lived out from day to day.”

International Peace Day became o cial in 2001 only 10 days after the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Over 23 years later, worldwide peace is still more of dream than a reality. Working for equity and justice is a daily struggle. And yet, blessed are the peacemakers. We can unite to make a positive di erence. As I told the PTA gathering, use your gifts. Be active. And rock on.

It appears that the that Google being charged with is that company successful, consumers and use much.

they used, nally winding up with 600 of the little ditties.

The literary quality of the signs varied and they were changed often to keep interest alive. Many followed various themes and some would be considered o ensive today. But they were never not amusing to the culture of their day.

Consider, for instance: PEDRO / WALKED / BACK HOME BY GOLLY / HIS BRISTLY CHIN / WAS HOT-TO-MOLLY.

Highway and traveling safety was always a favorite topic. For instance, there was: DON’T LOSE / YOUR HEAD / TO GAIN A MINUTE / YOU NEED YOUR HEAD / YOUR BRAINS ARE IN IT. Another was DRINKING DRIVERS / NOTHING WORSE / THEY PUT THE QUART / BEFORE THE HEARSE. The shortest verse of all – seven words –touched on that subject and went like this: FROM / BAR / TO CAR / TO GATES AJAR.

Still another popular topic was love and romance.

Consider, for instance, BROKEN ROMANCE / STATED FULLY / SHE WENT WILD / WHEN HE WENT WOOLY. More direct was the one that lamented: BEN / MET ANNA / MADE A HIT / NEGLECTED BEARD / BEN-ANNA SPLIT.

The Odells themselves were quick to point out that many rhymes made their homes in puns and later even called their works “corny.” No doubt, this one was in mind when they said that: MY JOB IS / KEEPING FACES CLEAN / AND NOBODY KNOWS / DE STUBBLE / I’VE SEEN.

In time, changing consumer preferences and increased costs of sign production and installation caused the company to sell out to a large conglomerate. That rm eventually discontinued the signs and even sent out crews to remove them from the countryside. One, however, still exists, living today in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC. Reportedly the favorite of the Odells, it goes like this: WITHIN THIS VALE / OF TOIL / AND SIN / YOUR HEAD GROWS BALD / BUT NOT YOUR CHIN.

Now tell me – and be honest – isn’t that much more entertaining than a humongous billboard that says “McDonalds Exit 247”?

COLUMN | ANDREW TAYLOR-TROUTMAN

Trips by car / back then were fine because we had / Burma Shave signs

Is Google guilty of being too popular with consumers?

YOU MAY HAVE HEARD the Biden Justice Department is suing Google in federal court for being a “monopoly.” That’s a bizarre charge given that few, if any companies in all American history have lowered prices more than Google — which provides access to information that used to take hours or days to nd — with merely a click of a button, and instantaneously. And it does it basically for free.

It appears that the crime that Google is being charged with is that the company is TOO successful, and consumers like and use it TOO much.

So much for the Constitution

Wait, I thought monopolies are bad because they RAISE prices. Google does the opposite. If you’re a consumer and a user of Google searches and you feel aggrieved, raise your hand.

Actually, the Biden lawyers aren’t even trying to make the case that Google harms its users. Instead, it has invented a new legal theory that Google is hurting its competitors — many of which aren’t even located in the United States. This would be like Burger King suing McDonald’s because more customers are choosing the golden arches.

It appears that the crime that Google is being charged with is that the company is TOO successful, and consumers like and use it TOO much.

That is the essence of the hollow case of Biden v. Google.

It’s true that many conservatives don’t like Google’s left-leaning politics and bias in some of its search algorithms. Neither do I. But it’s their product, and consumers can always walk away. But if the issue is what is in the national interest, the villain in this case is the Justice Department, not Google.

Let’s back up a minute. The reason that the U.S. emerged as the massive winner in the tech wars of the last three decades is that Congress made a rare wise decision by passing a law in the mid-1990s (thank you, Rep. Chris Cox) that essentially declared this new and revolutionary communications device called “the internet” tax-free, regulation-free and lawsuit-free. Tech companies weren’t to be encumbered with nuisance lawsuits like this one.

This laissez-faire strategy sparked a Wild West gold rush of creativity and entrepreneurial explosion — unimpeded by government — that created tens of trillions of dollars of wealth and sprouted trillion-dollar companies from Google to Apple to Amazon to Facebook. They are all predominantly owned by more than 100 million American shareholders. And we have shared in the trillions of dollars of wealth created.

America won this tech race big time. We blew away the Europeans, the Japanese, the

Chinese — all who got left picking up the crumbs. Google wasn’t the rst search engine. It took the Silicon Valley company more than a decade to win over users and seize control of this market.

It’s a great American success story. Google now dominates 79% of the U.S. search market and about that same share internationally. Why? Not because it’s a monopoly or because government gave them handouts. There are scores of search engines from Microsoft’s Bing to DuckDuckGo to Russian, Chinese and European rivals. Google dominates for the same reason the Boston Celtics won 11 titles with Bill Russell. They have a superior product. Period. It processes a mind-boggling 100,000 searches per second, and some 8.5 billion searches a day.

Now we nd in the rst days of the trial, as reported by the folks at NetChoice, that one of the allegations that the Biden lawyers are making is that Google is unfair competition to a Russian internet company. Can you believe it? So now President Joe Biden is siding with President Vladimir Putin and the Russians against a red, white and blue American company? How is this possibly in the economic or national security interests of the United States?

It’s not just Google facing witch hunts from the Biden administration. In a similarly inexplicable action, this White House is trying to block a merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard, a computer game producer. Both companies are American, and the biggest player in the industry is Sony, a Japanese company. Most countries have approved the merger, but not the one country that stands to bene t the most: America.

In the case of Google, the government’s lawyers and regulators are three moves behind the industry on the high-tech chessboard. In the months ahead, there is going to be a ood of new competition in tech, and it isn’t coming from government regulators but from the creative gales of destruction in the arti cial intelligence orbit. This will require massive search and recognition capabilities.

This could be bigger than the internet. Don’t we want America to win this race?

In the case of Biden v. Google, let’s hope and pray the government gets sent packing. Google all the way.

Stephen Moore is chief economist at FreedomWorks and is a co-founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity.

The impeachment of Joe Biden

I hope you can all do what I did and pay for everything for this entire family for 30 years. Unlike Pop, I won’t make you give me half your salary.

LAST WEEK, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., announced the opening of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption, and they warrant further investigation by the House of Representatives,” McCarthy explained. The impeachment inquiry will give the House Republicans a better legal defense against claims that any subpoenas they issue exceed the scope of congressional authority. More importantly, it signals to the American public the seriousness of Republican intent to make Biden’s corruption the top issue in the 2024 election.

For those complaining about Republican politicking, turnabout is surely fair play.

Former President Donald Trump was impeached not once but twice; neither time did Democrats so much as allege a statutory crime. They relied on the fact that impeachment is a political response, not a criminal one — true as far as it goes, but precedent-setting in the context of prior impeachments. They pursued impeachment inquiries without so much as a vote in the House. The genie is out of the bottle, and it isn’t going back in anytime soon.

The allegations against Biden are already damning. So is the evidence. Biden used his son, Hunter, as a cutout to clear cash from foreign sources on behalf of the Biden family. That’s all part of a decades-long pattern by which Biden has used his political power and in uence to bene t his family.

Back in the 1970s, Jimmy Biden, Joe’s brother, somehow obtained generous loans from a local bank to open a rock club, despite little in the way of collateral; Joe was sitting on the Senate Banking Committee at the time and ended up pressuring the bank when Jimmy fell behind on his loans.

In 1996, Joe cashed out his home by selling it to the vice president of MBNA in a sweetheart deal; MBNA would also hire Hunter fresh out of law school. MBNA was one of Biden’s biggest donors and a bene ciary of his credit card policy largesse. In the words of Politico reporter Ben Schreckinger, “The Bidens regularly intermingled personal, political, and nancial relationships in ways

that invited questions about whether the public interest was getting short-changed.”

All of this came to a head when Joe attained the vice presidency. Hunter forged relationships, with his father’s aide, in China and Ukraine; Joe would call into business meetings to “talk about the weather.” Hunter joined the board of Burisma, where he made an extraordinary amount of money; in return, he promised connection with his father. In December 2015, Biden went to Ukraine, where he demanded that Viktor Shokin, a prosecutor looking into Burisma, be red, threatening to withdraw $1 billion in American aid. During this time, a con dential human source later told the FBI that Burisma’s CFO said that he had hired Hunter “to protect us, through his dad, from all kinds of problems.”

That was merely the most egregious apparent abuse of power. There were dozens of others. Was Joe bene tting from Hunter’s business arrangements? We hear from the media that there is no evidence to suggest he was. But that’s obviously a lie: scoring bene ts for your drug-addicted, sexually deviant son is certainly a bene t that accrues to Joe. And we also have a text directly from Hunter to his daughter Naomi in 2019: “I hope you can all do what I did and pay for everything for this entire family for 30 years. It’s really hard. But don’t worry. Unlike Pop, I won’t make you give me half your salary.”

All of this is predicate to Biden’s behavior as president. Thanks to whistleblowers, we know that the Biden DOJ attempted to cut a sweetheart deal with Hunter Biden to end any investigation into these matters. In this case, the cover-up may be just as bad as the crime.

In the end, the American voters will give their verdict on Biden; with Democrats in control of the Senate, he won’t be removed from o ce. But Republicans are right to remind Americans that Biden isn’t a decent man restoring honor to the Oval O ce. He’s a career-long corrupt politician who simply got lucky in his enemies at the right time.

Ben Shapiro, 39, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” and co-founder of Daily Wire+.

VIVEK RAMASWAMY is continuing his assault on the United States Constitution as a way of attracting attention to his presidential campaign.

In a speech on Wednesday, he announced his proposal to get rid of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Department of Education; and the Food and Nutrition Service. In his speech, he suggested he would cut the federal workforce by as much as 75%, which would also mean deep cuts in other agencies where even more federal workers are employed; nearly 60% of federal civilian workers work in the Departments of Defense, Veterans A airs and Homeland Security, so while Ramaswamy didn’t propose abolishing those agencies, presumably they would be slashed as well. So much for background checks, student nancial aid, special education, food safety, regulation of nuclear power, interstate crime and bank robbery — and the list goes on. Ramaswamy said he would move some of the functions to other agencies, but he didn’t say what or whom or how.

But that’s the least of it. His plan is to do all of this unilaterally — without Congress. In other words, forget about the Constitution. So much for separation of powers. So much for checks and balances. These agencies are created by Congress and subject to congressional oversight as well as executive supervision. Vivek Ramaswamy is not running for president; he literally wants to be king. His platform is shredding the Constitution. He is taking “Trumpism” to its crazy extreme in an e ort to dismantle what he calls the “deep state.” And he makes no bones about it. “We will use executive authority to shut down the deep state,” Ramaswamy said on Wednesday at the America First Policy Institute in Washington, D.C. His campaign produced a white paper denouncing what they considered the “myths” about limits on executive power.

Constitutional scholars were quick to denounce Ramaswamy’s proposal as fantastical and to suggest that he was totally ignoring the Constitution. For his part, the candidate made clear that he welcomed the controversy; indeed, that seemed to be the point. “We’re going to get a lot of push-back to this speech,” he said. “I have no doubt about it.”

Ramaswamy’s proposal — indeed his whole candidacy — raises the question of exactly what he is doing in this race. Is he really running for president of the United States? Are we supposed to take him seriously as a candidate?

Or is he there to prove that he is the smartest student in the class, the one student who always has his hand up with an answer, one more outrageous than the next, in an e ort to draw attention, to push the envelope, to steer the debate to places where it has no business going?

If it’s all just a sideshow, it’s a potentially dangerous ego trip, at best. Blaming federal workers for all the ills of our society, and shredding the Constitution in the process, is a poor excuse for presidential leadership. There are values that should unite us across party lines, and candidates like Ramaswamy, in ignoring them, make a mockery of what should be a serious and high-minded process in a democracy.

Ramaswamy, who is 38 years old, has positioned himself as the future of the Republican Party. I couldn’t help but remark on the fact that he gave this speech on the same day that Mitt Romney, one of the Republicans whom I most respect, announced that he would be stepping down to make way for new, younger leadership in the party.

If this is the direction of the new, younger leadership, then maybe what the party really needs is the more experienced leadership of the Mitt Romneys and the Mitch McConnells who believe in the Constitution and the role of Congress.

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Elmer Glenn Sharpe

September 17th, 2023

Mr. Elmer Glenn Sharpe, 96, of Siler City went home to Jesus Sunday, September 17th at his home surrounded by his wife, Rosa and family. Glenn was born in Alamance County, NC to Edgar Dwight Sharpe and Sarah Francis Neese. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rosa Lee Smith Sharpe of the home and one son, Doug Sharpe of Belmont, NC and one stepson, Doug Clark (Anna) of Liberty, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as many siblings; Gladys Wright, Lofton Sharpe, Mable Graves, Christine Simpson, and Nina Isley. One son, Fred Sharpe and one grandson, Matthew Sharpe.

Glenn was a Navy Veteran of WWII having served aboard the USS Hancock CV19 “The Fighting Hannah” and the Korean con ict having served aboard the USS Cascade AD-16. He was the owner/operator of Reliable Pattern in Greensboro, NC for over 50 years. He was educated at the Sylvan School in Snow Camp, NC. He was also a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Burlington, NC. Family will receive friends from 10 – 10:50 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 W. Raleigh St., Siler City, NC 27344, Thursday, September 21st, 2023 at 10 to 10:50 AM and service following at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 4172 Mt. Hermon Rock Creek Rd., Graham, NC 27549.

O ciated by Reverend William Sabiston.

Memorials can be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 1732 W. Davis St., Burlington, NC 27215. Smith & Buckner Funeral

Home is serving the Sharpe family.

Betty Jean Bowers

Oct.6th, 1940-Sept.13th, 2023

Betty Jean Bowers, 82, went home to Jesus on September 10th surrounded by family and loved ones.

Betty was born October 6th, 1940 to Eva Thompson and Willie Issac Bowers in Chatham County. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as three brothers, Ralph Bowers, Sherman Bowers, and JC Bowers; one sister, Margaret Thornburg. She has one living sister, Maxine Tillman (Jack) from Sanford. There was only one niece and four nephews and several cousins.

Betty retired from Trion Electronic Air Cleaners where she worked with wind coils.

Henry was sent into her life, as well as longtime friends from the work places; some such an inspiration and encouragement.

There were school mates; there were neighbors; some bankers, some doctors, pastors, morticians, a license patron and some mere acquaintances, but all such a blessing to her.

Betty loved her church, Hickory Mountain Chapel and Sunday school class. She loved her yard and her owers and her new found passion of painting. Even though this life was lled with strife, labor and pain, she envisioned the next one with hope and anticipation.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11 AM at Hickory Mt. Chapel.

O ciated by Reverend Womack Keck.

In lieu of owers, monetary donations can be made to Hickory Mt. Chapel c/o Floyd Bowers, 911 Shannon Dr., Siler City, NC 27344. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Bowers family.

to the beach, her cats, her toys, her squish mellows, minecraft, Roblox and youtube. Her favorite color was purple.

Scarlett “Cat” Rose Williams

Jan.12th, 2016 – Sept.5th, 2023

Scarlett “Cat” Rose Williams, age 7, of Liberty, NC went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 at Duke University Medical Center.

Scarlett was born in Orange County, NC on January 12, 2016. Ms. Scarlett was the love of her families lives. She loved going

Ms. Scarlett is survived by her Mimi, Anthoniette Williams; Pappy, Stephen Williams; Mama, Stephenie Everwine; Brother James; Nana, Sheila Boone; Great Grandmother, Naomi Beal; Aunt, Sierra Williams; Uncle, Eric Everwine; Cousin, Anthony Everwine. Ms. Scarlett was preceded in death by Papa, Anthony Oldham; Aunt, Samantha T. Williams; Uncle, Slade Messer. Graveside service will be held on Monday, September 11th, 2023 at 3 PM at Chatham Memorial Park, 13260 US 64, Siler City, NC 27344 o ciated by Reverend Jason Dickerson. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Williams family.

Online condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh. com.

BARBARA THOMAS NORRIS

SEPT.13, 2023

Barbara Thomas Norris, age 82 of Broadway, passed away on Wednesday (9/13/2023) at her home. She was born in Harnett County, daughter of the late Lewis Tillman Thomas and Stella O’Quinn Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jessie B. Norris, son, Bennie Leroy Norris, brother, Tillman Thomas and sister, Faye Stewart. Barbara was a member of Cool Springs United Methodist Church and retired from Moen after many years of service. She enjoyed cooking for her family and shared her talent of cooking with many in the community. She enjoyed cross stitching, gardening, and crafting. Surviving are her sons, Jessie Brian Norris and Terry Lewis Norris of Sanford, NC. Sister, Glenda Black (Charles) of Mamers, NC. Brothers, Troy Thomas of Broadway, NC, and Johnnie Thomas (Vivian) of Hickory, NC. Grandchildren Tyler B. Norris, Kerry Lewis Norris, Megan Alyse Norris (Tommy), and great-grandchild, Harper Adjei. Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00am Monday at Cool Springs United Methodist Church with Rev. Garland Smith o ciating. Burial will follow in Lee Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Sunday at the Smith Funeral Home in Broadway. In lieu of owers, the family request that donations are made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.

LUEDDIE JONES

MARCH 5, 1947 SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Ms. Lueddie Jones,age 76,of Chapel Hill, NC entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at her residence

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THOMAS MICHAEL O’QUINN, II. NOV.3RD, 1967 – SEPT.8TH, 2023

Thomas Michael O’Quinn II., age 55 of Lillington, passed away on Friday (9/8/2023) at his home. He was born on November 3, 1967, son of Bettie Reese Page and the late Thomas Michael O’Quinn. He was preceded in death by his father and his wife, Susan Mashburn O’Quinn. Mike was a member of Hillmon Grove Baptist Church, had a big heart and his family was the most important thing to him. Mike had a captivating personality and considered all his friends as family. He loved the Lord, spending time with his children, his art and listening to music. Surviving is his mother, Bettie Reese Page (Stevie) of Lillington, NC. Daughters, Autumn Yarborough of Fayetteville, NC, Makala O’Quinn of Lillington, NC, Alizah O’Quinn of Sanford, NC, Aliyah O’Quinn of Cameron, NC and only son, Thomas Michael O’Quinn III of Lillington, NC. Sister, Ashley O’Quinn German (Ronnie) of Broadway, NC; brother, Wayne O’Quinn (Lisa) of Lillington, NC and grand-daughter, Sage Wright. Funeral services will be held on Thursday (9/14/2023) at 3:00pm at Hillmon Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends, one hour prior to the service from 2:00-3:00pm in the church sanctuary. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home Broadway Inc.

SHERRY LYNN TILLMAN THOMAS SEPT.8TH, 1963 – SEPT.16TH, 2023

Sherry Lynn Tillman Thomas, age 60, of Sanford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 16, 2023 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Lee County on September 8, 1963 to Jean Ayers Tillman Harris and the late William Gray Tillman. In addition to her father, Sherry was preceded in death by sister, Kimberly Tillman; paternal grandparents, Faye, and Hugh Tillman; maternal grandparents, Flora, and Willie Ayers; mother-in-law, Johncie M. Thomas; halfsister, Tammy Lynn Harris and a special aunt, Kathy Paxton “ Mammie”. Sherry worked over thirty years in the restaurant business. She was an outgoing, people -person who never met a stranger. She enjoyed shopping, spending time at the beach but most of all she loved her family and friends and the time she spent with them.

Sherry is survived by her mother and stepfather, Jean, and Bobby Lynn Harris of Cameron; her loving husband, Eddie Thomas of Sanford; son, Dale Thomas and wife, Marckee of Sanford; sister, Angela Tillman Hankins and husband, Doug of Cameron; grandchildren, Lilah, and Daxton Thomas of Sanford; nieces, Christina Kreitz and husband, Brian of Cameron and Taylor Hankins of Cameron; great-niece and nephews, Graylynn, Kyle, and Steven of Cameron.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Solid Rock Community Church. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM with Pastor Brad Marona and Travis Corley o ciating. Burial will be in Lamms Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

MARY LOUISE WOOTEN MCCLENEY

SEPT.18TH, 1934 – SEPT.16THTH, 2023

Mary Louise Wooten McCleney, 88, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Mrs. McCleney was born in Moore County on Sept. 18, 1934 to the late Archie D. Wooten and Mazie Viola Simpson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer McCleney; siblings, Arnold “Gray” Wooten, Ruth W. McMahon, Mildred W. Seagroves, Archie “Sonny” Wooten, and Robert Leon Wooten; a son Thomas E Darr and Janet. Mary was a lifetime member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. She owned and operated Lee Sporting Goods for over 40 years and sold many hunting and shing licenses to Lee and surrounding counties sportsmen. Mary is well known for her ability to repair shing reels and her baking cakes as well. She loved Lee County and serving her loyal customers.

Surviving relatives include a son Roger Darr and Diana of Sanford; grandchildren, Eric Darr and Echo, and Lisa Darr; step grandchildren, Robert Lineberry and Heather, Donna Ogletree and Kasey, great grandchildren, Rylie Ballard, Breanna Figueroa, Gavin Darr; step Great-grandchildren, Emma McSorley, Tommy Lineberry, Zachary Lineberry, Nathan McSorley and Sydney Ogletree, and many nieces and nephews. The visitation will be held at Bridges-Cameron on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, from 6 to 8PM. A graveside service will be held at Mt. Pleasant Church cemetery Wed., September 20, 2023, 3PM, with Rev. James Estes presiding. In lieu of owers please make a donation to Salvation Army of Lee County, CARA (Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption), 42 Deep River Rd, Sanford, NC 27330, or the charity of your choice.

Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home of Sanford assisted with arrangements.

UNC Chapel Hill issued second lockdown of semester for incident

North State Journal

CHAPEL HILL — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus ordered a second lockdown on Wednesday, Sept. 13 following reports of an armed individual on or

near the campus at around 12:51 p.m.

The university’s alert system alerted students to “go inside” and avoid windows.

At approximately 2:11 p.m., UNC Police issued an “all clear” and said normal activities could

resume. The Associated Press reported that UNC Health didn’t know of anyone brought to the hospital in connection with the lockdown, spokesperson Phil Bridges.

The alert came just 16 days after a multi-hour lockdown in which graduate student Tailei Qi was arrested and charged with rst-degree murder and having a gun on educational property in connection with the shooting death of associate professor Zijie Yan.

Qi is still being held in the Orange County Detention Center without bond.

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Chick- l-A will establish second distribution center in N. Carolina

North State Journal

NORTH CAROLINA, already a national leader in chicken production, is deepening its role in the delivery of the “Original Chicken Sandwich” after an announcement Tuesday. Chick- l-A Supply, a subsidiary of Chickl-A, Inc., has announced plans to launch a new distribution center in Kannapolis. The $58.3 million project will be Chick- l-A’s second distribution center in the Tarheel State.

“Chick- l-A Supply is committed to investing in local communities like Kannapolis to create jobs and grow our supply chain operation,” said Josh Grote, the executive director of Chick- l-A Supply.

“We look forward to growing our Chickl-A Supply family in North Carolina and know they will complete deliveries with care to serve our franchise Operators, licensees, and Team Members.”

ture,” said Gov. Roy Cooper in a release.

The expansion project is expected to create more than 85 jobs in Rowan County, including positions for drivers, managers, o ce sta , and warehouse personnel. Wages will vary by position, with the average annual wage estimated to be $58,574 — more than the Rowan County average of $50,138. The state estimated the new employment opportunities have the potential to generate an annual payroll impact of more than $4.8 million for the region.

We look forward to growing our Chick- l-A Supply family in North Carolina.”

Josh Grote

Founded in 1967, Chickl-A has grown to become one of the nation’s highest-volume quick-service restaurant chains. Chick- l-A Supply is responsible for maintaining a steady supply of food and products for the chain’s expanding footprint.

To accommodate its growth and meet the needs of approximately 100 restaurants in the Charlotte region, Chick- l-A Supply will establish a new 120,000-squarefoot distribution center. The company aims to have the facility operational by the third quarter of 2024. Presently, Chick- l-A Supply operates four distribution centers, including a 180,000-squarefoot facility in Mebane, North Carolina.

“Chick- l-A’s expansion is good for Kannapolis along with Rowan and surrounding counties. We appreciate their vote of con dence in North Carolina and the strength of our workforce and infrastruc -

“North Carolina has the fourth-largest food and beverage industry in the United States and is within a day’s drive of 150 million customers,” said state commerce secretary Machelle Baker. “When well-known companies like Chick- l-A reinvest in North Carolina, it a rms our reputation as the best state to do business.”

Chick- l-A’s decision to locate in North Carolina received support from the One North Carolina Fund, which provided a $200,000 performance-based incentive. This fund provides nancial assistance to local governments to attract economic investment and create jobs. Companies are required to meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment, with Chick- l-A Supply expected to create 82 jobs to receive these grants. Local governments are also expected to provide matching contributions.

State and local governments, along with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and Duke Energy, were credited as key partners in fostering Chick- l-A’s decision in a press release from the State of North Carolina.

The rst distribution center, which opened in Mebane in 2022, will service over 150 restaurants by the end of 2023.

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The Chatham Arts Council has promoted teaching artists in Chatham County schools since 2015. The program began with just two elementary schools with the ultimate objective of extending its presence into every public school in the county annually.

“The arts didn’t just enter my life; the arts actually saved my life,” said Dr. Anthony Jackson, Chatham County Schools Superintendent in a press release from the Arts Council.

Each teaching artist integrates their art form into the core curriculum. Black Box

Dance Theatre developed educational raps with topics including the Revolutionary War and Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity.

Along with Freelon and Blackspace, the artist program will feature theatre artist Mike Wiley, modern dance company Black Box Dance Theatre, West African musician and storyteller Diali Cissokho, N.C. poet and educator Phillip Shabazz, Spanish dance company Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, Modern dance company Gaspard&Dancers, The Magic of African Rhythm, a group focusing on the African concept of Ngoma.

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CREDITOR’S NOTICE

Having quali ed on the 31st day of August

2023, as Administrator DBN of the Estate of Lisa Anne Dorothy Lawson aka Lisa Palko Lawson, deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of December, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This is the 5th day of September 2023.

W. Woods Doster, Administrator DBN of the Estate of Lisa Anne Dorothy Lawson aka Lisa Palko Lawson 206 Hawkins Avenue Sanford, NC 27330

Attorneys:

Law O ces of Doster & Brown, P.A. 206 Hawkins Avenue Sanford, NC 27330

Publish On: September 14th, 21st, 28th and October 5, 2023.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY

The undersigned, Christina Bruce having quali ed on the 12th day of September 2023, as Executor of the Estate of Richard Boulin deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, 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 21st Day of September 2023

Christina Bruce, Executor

112 Park Pointe Drive Pittsboro, NC 27312

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NORTH CAROLINA

CHATHAM COUNTY

The undersigned, Peter Randolph Stern having quali ed on the 12th day of September 2023, as Executor of the Estate of Mary Anne Mako Carson deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, 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 18th Day of September 2023

Peter Randolph Stern, Executor

1821 Hollands Chapel Road Apex, NC 27523

CREDITOR’S NOTICE

Having quali ed on the 31st day of August 2023, as Administrator of the Estate of Dawn Leigh Denho , deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of December 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This is the 5th day of September 2023.

Cheryl Ann Denton-Pannhurst, Administrator of the Estate of Dawn Denho

375 Whittier Drive Mastic Beach, NY 11951-1204

Attorneys:

Law O ces of Doster & Brown, P.A.

206 Hawkins Avenue Sanford, NC 27330

Publish On: September 14TH, 21ST , 28TH and October 5th 2023.

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HAVING QUALIFIED as Administrator of the Estate of John Earl Church, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of November, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

This the 24th day of August, 2023.

Julie Lynn Burkett, Administrator

The Estate of John Earl Church

1329 Vernie Phillips Road Bear Creek, North Carolina 27207

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The undersigned, Sonja L. Lee, having quali ed as Administrator of the Estate of Marilyn M. Bowden, 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 30th day of November, 2023, 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 31st day of August, 2023.

Name: Sonja L. Lee

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NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY

The undersigned, Daniel Aiello, having quali ed as Administrator of the Estate of Matthews James Aiella, 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 30th day of November, 2023, 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 31st day of August, 2023.

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The undersigned, Timothy Lee McLaurin having quali ed as Administrator of the Estate of Linda (Kay) Keck Mclaurin late of Chatham County, NC do hereby notify all persons, rms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address below on or before the 6th day of December 2023, 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 the 7th of September, 2023. Timothy Lee Mclaurin Administrator of the Estate of Linda(Kay) Keck McLaurin 648 Jim Paige Road Bear Creek, NC 27202 9/7/23,9/14/23,9/21/23,9/28/23

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY

Sue Jean Luger, having quali ed as the Executrix of the Estate of LINDA JENKINS BARNARD

a/k/a LINDA LEIGH BARNARD, deceased, in the O ce of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County on August 18, 2023, does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney on or before November 29, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms and corporations indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Payments and claims should be presented to Austin C. Vandeveer, 101 Conner Drive, Suite 402, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514. This the 31st day of August 2023.

This Notice is given pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1.

Austin C. Vandeveer, Attorney of Record

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

North Carolina Chatham County

Having quali ed as the Executor of the Estate of Yvonne Lorraine Holzkamp a/k/a Yvonne

L. Holzkamp, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, the undersigned, Donna Holzkamp Burdick a/k/a Donna H. Burdick, Executor, hereby noti es all persons, rms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the Executor and to the attorney for the estate, Patricia T. Niebauer, as set forth below, on or before the 15th day of December, 2023, which is at least three (3) months from the rst publication of this Notice, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This is the 7th day of September 2023.

Donna Holzkamp Burdick

Executor of the Estate of Yvonne Lorraine Holzkamp Patricia T. Niebauer Attorney for the Estate Robbins May & Rich, LLP 120 Applecross Road Pinehurst, NC 28374

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HAVING QUALIFIED as Executor of the Estate of Joseph Kirkman Minor a/k/a

Jody K. Minor, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of December, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

This the 14th day of September, 2023. Gregory Scott Ford, Executor Of the Estate of Joseph Kirkman Minor a/k/a Jody K. Minor 3818 Edwards Hill Church Road Siler City, North Carolina 27344

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HAVING QUALIFIED as Executor of the Estate of Danny Elliott Marley, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. This the 5th day of September, 2023.

Dianne Marley Armstrong, Executor of the Estate of Danny Elliott Marley 420 Pine Lake Drive Siler City, North Carolina 27344

MOODY, WILLIAMS, ATWATER & LEE

ATTORNEYS AT LAW BOX 629 SILER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 27344 (919) 663-2850

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HAVING QUALIFIED as Administrator of the Estate of Ruth Cedell Mapp, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of January, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. This the 6th day of September, 2023.

Richard Orlando Mapp, Jr., Administrator the Estate of Ruth Cedell Mapp 9610 Oak Barrel Court Brandywine, MD 20613 MOODY, WILLIAMS, ATWATER & LEE ATTORNEYS AT LAW BOX 629 SILER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 27344 (919) 663-2850

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CREDITOR’S NOTICE

Having quali ed on the 1st day of September 2023, as Administrator of the Estate of Tyron Nolan, deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of December 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This is the 5th day of September 2023.

W. Woods Doster, Administrator of the Estate of Tyron Nolan 206 Hawkins Avenue Sanford, NC 27330

Attorneys: Law O ces of Doster & Brown, P.A. 206 Hawkins Avenue Sanford, NC 27330

Publish On: September 14TH, 21ST, 28TH and October 5th 2023.

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NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY

The undersigned, Tonya Mitchell having quali ed on the 13th day of September 2023, as Administrator of the Estate of Earlie Walker Mitchell deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, 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 21st Day of September 2023 Tonya Mitchell, Administrator 205 School Road Moncure, NC27559

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NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY

The undersigned, Rose M. Kincaid, having quali ed as Administrator of the Estate of Robert J. Kincaid, 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 30th day of November, 2023, 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 31st day of August, 2023.

Name: Rose M. Kincaid Administrator 266 Autumn Chase Pittsboro, NC 27312

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The undersigned, having quali ed as Executrix of the Estate of PAUL HENRY TROUTMAN aka PAUL H. TROUTMAN, Deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the o ces of Tillman, Whichard & Cagle, PLLC, 501 Eastowne Drive, Suite 130, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, on or before the 7th day of December, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment. This 7th day of September, 2023.

JENNIFER

23 E 433

The undersigned, having quali ed as Executor of the Estate of Ralph Luther Piggie, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, noti es all persons, rms 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 6th day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 30th day of August, 2023.

Calvin Wayne Freeman P. O. Box 1169 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 GUNN & MESSICK, PLLC P. O. Box 880 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312-0880

September 7, 14, 21, 28

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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The undersigned, having quali ed as Administrator of the Estate of Brian Scott Thomas, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, noti es all persons, rms 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 13th day of December, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.

This 7th day of September, 2023.

Donna G. Thomas

196 Cobble Ridge Drive Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312

GUNN & MESSICK, PLLC

P. O. Box 880 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312-0880

September 14, 21, 28, October 5

NORTH CAROLINA

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

CHATHAM COUNTY

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

BEFORE THE CLERK

FILE NO. 23-E-512

IN RE:ESTATE OF ANDREW LARRY CLARK

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE UNDERSIGNED having quali ed as Executor of the Estate of Andrew Larry Clark, Deceased, in the O ce of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County, does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the said Decedent to present them to the undersigned on or before December 21, 2023, said date being at least three months from the date of the rst publication or posting of this Notice as indicated below, or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

This Notice is given pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 28A-14-1.

This the 21st day of September 2023.

ESTATE OF ANDREW LARRY CLARK

Jonathan Adams 1266 Benson Road Garner, NC 27529

Matt McGonagle NARRON WENZEL PA 5400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 201 Raleigh, NC 27612

[September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2023]

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NORTH CAROLINA

CHATHAM COUNTY

The undersigned, Anya Russian having quali ed as Executrix of the Estate of Jean-Louis Gariepy deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 21st day of December, 2023, 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 18th Day of September 2023

Anya Russian, Executrix 102 Nodding Oak Chapel Hill, NC 27516

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

ROBERT LEE DANN

CHATHAM COUNTY

FILE # 23 E 408

The undersigned, having quali ed as Executor for the Estate of Robert Lee Dann, deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the estate to present such claims to the undersigned Executor c/o Ralph A. Evans, Attorney At Law, at P.O. Box 1145, Liberty, North Carolina 27298 on or before November 30, 2023 or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment.

This the 25th day of August, 2023.

Je rey T. Hutcherson

Executor 514 N. Candlewood Dr. Liberty, NC 27298

Ralph A. Evans Attorney At Law P.O. Box 1145 Liberty, NC 27298 (336) 622-5320

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NORTH CAROLINA

CHATHAM COUNTY

The undersigned, Kathy Terry having quali ed on the 8th day of September 2023, as Executrix of the Estate of James B. Terry aka James Braxton Terry deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, 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 21st Day of September 2023

Kathy Terry, Executrix

519 S. 2nd Avenue

Siler City, NC27344

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NORTH CAROLINA

CHATHAM COUNTY

The undersigned, Susan Willette Parker and William Michael Willette having quali ed on the 13th day of September 2023, as Co-Executrix of the Estate of Betty Clark Willette deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, 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 21st Day of September 2023

Susan Willette Parker, Co-Executrix

7355 Pisgah Covered Bridge Road Asheboro, NC 27205

William Michael Willette. Co-Executrix

488 Dublin Drive Sanford, NC 27330

TOWN OF SILER CITY ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING NOTICE

To: All Heirs, Known and Unknown of Nelson B. Haire Sr.

Take notice that an administrative hearing will take place in meeting room 225A/225B of City Hall at 311 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC at 10:00 am on Oct. 5, 2023 regarding enforcing the Town’s Minimum Housing Code against the dwelling located at 513 S. 2nd Ave., also identi ed as Chatham County Tax Parcel Number 61507. The dwelling located at the property described above has been deemed unsafe and un t for human habitation due to abandonment, dilapidation, conditions creating a re hazard or accident, attraction of insects or rodents, and conditions rendering the dwelling detrimental to health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of the Town. A public necessity exists for the demolition of the subject dwelling. Any person or party wishing to submit a plan for corrective actions of the structure is invited to the hearing to provide the details of said plan, or to explain why the Town should not enforce its Code against the subject dwelling. If you have any questions, please contact the Town’s Code Enforcement O cer at 919-726-8665 or cgallimore@silercity.org.

ADVISORY BOARD NOTICE

ABC BOARD

The Siler City ABC Board will have a vacancy for one (1) with no residential requirements as of July 1, 2023. The ABCboard, in accordance with G.S. 18B701, shall have the authority to: Buy, sell, transport and possess alcoholic beverages as necessary for the operation of its ABC stores, Adopt rules for itsABC system, subject to the approval of the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, hire and re employees for the ABC system, designate one (1) employee as manager of the ABC system and determine his responsibilities, require bonds of employees as provided in the rules of the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, operate ABC stores as provided in G.S. Chapter 18B, Art. 8 (G.S. 18B-800 et seq.), issue purchase-transportation permits as provided in G.S.Ch. 18B, Art. 4 (G.S. 18B-400 et seq.), employ local ABC o cers or make other provision for enforcement of ABC laws as provided in G.S.Ch. 18B, Art. 5 (G.S. 18B-500 et seq.), borrow money as provided in G.S. 18B-702, Buy and lease real and personal property, and receive property bequeathed or given, as necessary for the operation of the ABC system, Invest surplus funds as provided in G.S. 18B-702, dispose of property in the same manner as a city council may, under G.S. Ch. 160A, Art. 12 (G.S. 160A-265 et seq.), and performs any other activity authorized or required by the ABC law. If appointed person must take an ethics class within one year. The board meets the last Monday of each month at 5:30 pm.

AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Airport Authority will have a vacancy for one (2) member with no residential requirements as of July 1, 2023. The Airport Authority serves as an advisory board to the Board of Commissioners concerning operating, regulating, and promoting the Siler City Municipal Airport and to establish a framework to be utilized in coordinating local, state, and federal e orts toward this end. Major emphasis shall be placed on providing the basic facilities essential for attracting and encouraging sound growth of the Siler City Municipal Airport, as a tool for overall economic growth. The authority meets the fourth Monday of each month at 1:00 pm.

DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Downtown Advisory Committee has a vacancy for one (1) member with no residential requirements as of July 1, 2023. The committee is for those who have a vested interest in the future of Downtown Siler City or who have particular knowledge, skills, or abilities that serve the interest and intent of the purpose of developing a viable framework to enhance further revitalization and development of downtown, utilizing existing and emerging strengths of this vital central commercial hub of the Siler City community. The committee meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm.

IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Immigrant Community Advisory Committee has a vacancy for one (1) member with no residential requirements as of July 1, 2023. The committee is for those from historically underrepresented communities with ancestry in Latin America and/ or other world regions. Committee members shall be foreign-born or have recent immigrant ancestry (the children and grandchildren of foreign-born individuals). Committee members must have a vested interest in immigrant communities and have particular knowledge, skills, or abilities that serve the interest and intent of this stated purpose.

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee has vacancy for one (1) member with no residential requirements as of July 1, 2023. with no residential requirements. The committee makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for the establishment of a system of supervised recreation for the town. The meetings are held quarterly.

PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

The Siler City Planning Board/ Board of Adjustments has two (2) vacancies (1) for a Town Member who is a resident of the Town of Siler City and (1) for an Alternate Member who is a resident of the Town of Siler City as of July 1, 2023. The Planning Board, in conjunction with the Town Planner, makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on conditional use permit, rezoning, conditional use rezoning, and text amendment applications. The Planning Board may also perform comprehensive surveys and studies of existing conditions and probable future developments and prepares such plans for physical and economic growth. The Planning Board promotes the public health, safety, convenience or the general welfare as well as e ciency and economy in the development of the Town. The Planning Board also serves as the Board of Adjustment to review variances, consider appeals from the zoning administrator or building inspector, and to issue special use and special exception permits. The board meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm.

All positions are advisory in nature and are unpaid with the exception of the ABC Board and Planning Board.

Persons interested must complete the application for Boards & Committees which can be found on the Town of Siler City Website and returned to the Town Clerk Kimberly Pickard Town of Siler City, Post O ce Box 769, Siler City, NC, 311 N Second Avenue, or kpickard@silercity.org no later than October 20, 2023.

NOTICE OF HEARINGS TOWN OF SILER CITY

The following item will be considered by the Siler City Town Board on Monday, October 2, 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

R23-0901 – Rezoning of one (1) parcel from Residential-20 (R -20) to Residential-3/Conditional (R-3-C), parcel totals 6.15 acres ±, addressed as unaddressed parcel of Lakewood Drive (parcel number 16215) and being the property of Sayantan Bhattacharyya, Premjit Pan and Alok Chatterjee.

The proposed item is available for review by contacting Jennifer C. Baptiste at jbaptiste@ silercity.org or 919-726-8626. 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 Tammy Thomas at 919-726-8625, 311 North Second Avenue, Siler City, North Carolina 27344, or tthomas@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 Tammy Thomas al tthomas@silercity.org o 919-726-8625 o en 311 North Second Avenue, Siler City, North Carolina 27344 de alojamiento para esta solicitud.

NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

CHATHAM COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

BEFORE THE CLERK

FILE NO. 23-E-512 IN RE: ESTATE OF ANDREW LARRY CLARK

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE UNDERSIGNED having quali ed as Executor of the Estate of Andrew Larry Clark, Deceased, in the O ce of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County, does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the said Decedent to present them to the undersigned on or before December 21, 2023, said date being at least three months from the date of the rst publication or posting of this Notice as indicated below, or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment.

This Notice is given pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 28A-14-1. This the 21st day of September 2023.

ESTATE OF ANDREW LARRY CLARK

Jonathan Adams 1266 Benson Road Garner, NC 27529 Matt McGonagle NARRON WENZEL PA 5400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 201 Raleigh, NC 27612 [September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2023]

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY

The undersigned, Michael Penny having quali ed on the 7th day of September 2023, as Administrator of the Estate of Lola Marie Penny deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of December, 2023, 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 21st Day of September 2023

Michael Penny 117 Lina Mae Lane Chapel Hill, NC 27516

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

In The District Court of Chatham County IN THE MATTER OF: In Re: Purvis, a minor juvenile FILE NO. 23 SP 130

TO: John Doe

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been led in the above entitled action. The Nature of the relief being sought is as follows:

ADOPTION

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than October 31, 2023 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 11th day of September, 2023.

Post, Foushee & Gordon, P.A.

Nicholas C. Rohner

Attorney for Petitioners 205 Courtland Drive Sanford, North Carolina 27330 (919) 775-5616

RUN DATES: September 21, 2023; September 28, 2023; October 5, 2023

UPDATED NOTICE TEMPLATE FOR ESTATE OF CROTTY

All persons, rms, andcorporations having claims against GERARD DENNIS CROTTY, deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, are noti ed to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of December, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment.

This the 14th day of September, 2023.

Thomas Joseph Crotty, Executor 1224 Marsalis Way Cary, NC 27519

c/o John M. Perna, Attorney at Law 202 Davis Grove Circle, Suite 105 Cary, N.C. 27519

TOWN OF SILER CITY ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING NOTICE

To: All Heirs, Known and Unknown of Mary Jane Banks and Terry Douglas Banks.

Take notice that an administrative hearing will take place in meeting room 225A/225B of City Hall at 311 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC at 11:00 am on Sep. 28, 2023 regarding enforcing the Town’s Minimum Housing Code against the dwelling located at 1401 North Ave., also identi ed as Chatham County Tax Parcel Number 16757. The dwelling located at the property described above has been deemed unsafe and un t for human habitation due to abandonment, dilapidation, conditions creating a re hazard or accident, attraction of insects or rodents, and conditions rendering the dwelling detrimental to health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of the Town. A public necessity exists for the demolition of the subject dwelling. Any person or party wishing to submit a plan for corrective actions of the structure is invited to the hearing to provide the details of said plan, or to explain why the Town should not enforce its Code against the subject dwelling. If you have any questions, please contact the Town’s Code Enforcement O cer at 919-726-8665 or cgallimore@silercity.org.

Town of Siler City Administrative Hearing Notice

To: All Heirs, Known and Unknown of Jennie M. Newby

Take notice that an administrative hearing will take place in meeting room 225A/225B of City Hall at 311 N. 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC at 11:00 am on Oct. 5, 2023 regarding enforcing the Town’s Minimum Housing Code against the dwelling located at 903 N. 5th Ave., also identi ed as Chatham County Tax Parcel Number 16819. The dwelling located at the property described above has been deemed unsafe and un t for human habitation due to abandonment, dilapidation, conditions creating a re hazard or accident, attraction of insects or rodents, and conditions rendering the dwelling detrimental to health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of the Town. A public necessity exists for the demolition of the subject dwelling. Any person or party wishing to submit a plan for corrective actions of the structure is invited to the hearing to provide the details of said plan, or to explain why the Town should not enforce its Code against the subject dwelling. If you have any questions, please contact the Town’s Code Enforcement O cer at 919-726-8665 or cgallimore@silercity.org.

Food Truck Rodeo in Carthage a tasty success

By Chuck Thompson North State Journal

CARTHAGE — The Carthage Fire Department recently held a Food Truck Rodeo for the community on Sept. 16, where thousands of people turned out for a taste of almost two dozen food trucks, fun and games for the kids, and socializing with friends and family.

“This is an event we put on for the community - not really a fund-raiser for us - just to get everyone to come together, fun for kids and lots of good food,” said Vice-President of the Carthage Fire ghters Association Bradley Whitaker.

In the half-decade since the event began, about 2,000 people, on average, turn out each

year for the September event.

“We attended a Food Truck Rodeo in Raleigh years ago, and thought that would be something good for the community to bring here,” said Carthage Assistant Chief Mitch Cox. “It’s always fun for the whole family, and we’re always happy to see people turn out in the thousands to support and enjoy this event.”

Ashley Sheppard of the hickory-smoked BBQ restaurant Pik N Pig didn’t have to go far with his food truck with the event being held next to the restaurant.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Sheppard said of the event, “this is a great community, and we’re happy to be a part of this event.”

“We’re out here having fun,

and come see us in Pittsboro,” said Katie, of Red Moose Brewing Co. of Pittsboro, who was on the scene with the Red Moose 1990 re truck inspired brew truck.

“Our Facebook page is the best way to stay abreast of what’s happening,” added Whitaker, when asked how to stay informed about the event. For anyone looking to make a nancial donation to The Carthage Fire Department, you can mail them a check toPO Box 718 Carthage NC, 38237.

The funds raised go to support the families of fallen reghters and those that are going through di cult times.

The next Carthage Fire Department Food Truck Rodeo will be held in September 2024.

PJ WARD-BROWN | NORTH STATE JOURNAL Alex Wilborl of Carthage works on plating plates of BBQ in the Pik n Pig food truck during the Carthage Fire ghters Food Truck Rodeo at Gilliam-McConnell Air eld in Carthage, on September 16, 2023.

Northwood makes a statement in 49-0 shutout over Jordan-Matthews

Chargers make statement heading into the second half of the season

By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record

AFTER OVERPOWERING

Southeast Alamance, 55-9, the week prior, Northwood still wanted to make a statement Friday night and show the rest of the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference that the Chargers should be considered as one of the best.

And they did exactly that.

The Chargers (3-2, 2-1) completely dominated Jordan-Matthews (1-4, 1-2) on both sides of the ball, winning its second-straight conference game, 49-0. Northwood led, 42-0, at the half. “We had to focus on what Northwood football was about,” head coach Mitch Johnson said. “That’s just cleaning things up, and we just got to continue to get better each game.”

The Chargers’ o ense only needed 56 seconds to show they meant business against a more

Chatham County struggled on the gridiron Friday with only one team coming away with a win

By Asheebo Rojas

Chatham News & Record

IT WASN’T A PRETTY FRIDAY for Chatham County football.

Northwood was the only team that came away with a win in a 49-0 rout over county rival Jordan-Matthews.

The other schools, Seaforth and Chatham Central, lost by at least 44 points, putting the overall county record at 5-14 this season.

Here is a rundown of football stats and scores from Friday.

Seaforth 0 – Cummings 44

Seaforth (1-3, 1-1) couldn’t get anything going o ensively in a 0-44 loss to Cummings.

The Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference front runners completely shut down the Hawks’ passing attack, limiting them to just ve completions and 30 yards passing.

On the other end, Cummings returned the favor on the ground. Led by N.C. State commit Jonathan Paylor, who rushed for 75 yards and three touchdowns himself, the Cava-

liers tallied 191 rushing yards.

Junior running back Jackson Powell had the best night o ensively for Seaforth, rushing for 26 yards on 11 carries.

On the defensive end, junior linebacker Alex Hinchman made some plays, leading the Hawks with 10 total tackles.

Seaforth will look to bounce back for Homecoming against Chatham Central Friday at 7:30 p.m. The United States Army’s Golden Knights will parachute into the game and the Chatham County Color Guard will present colors for the national anthem as Seaforth also hosts Military Appreciation Night.

Chatham Central 0 –Bartlett-Yancey 47

In a 47-0 loss to Bartlett-Yancey, the story of the game for Chatham Central (0-5, 0-3) was turnovers.

The Buccaneers intercepted the Bears ve times, returning one for a 78-yard touchdown.

They also picked up a Chatham Central fumble for a score.

The Bears were able to pro-

See FOOTBALL, page B5

con

dent Jets team coming o its rst win since 2021. Immediately after Northwood

quarterback Carson Fortunes found tight end Gus Ritchey for a 20-yard gain, junior running

back Antoine Brewington found a hole and ran 29 yards to the endzone. The Chargers took an early 7-0 lead.

On the following possession, the defense put their stamp on the game just as quickly. The Chargers took only two plays to force a fumble that senior linebacker Mason Powell returned for a touchdown.

Up 14-0, Northwood built on its lead with the same balanced attack from the rst possession. The Chargers rushed for over 200 yards and ve touchdowns while passing for over 100 yards throughout the game.

Four di erent players on the Chargers’ o ense found the endzone. Senior receiver Ashton Elliot and Brewington rushed for two touchdowns each, Fortunes ran in another one and Ritchey got one through the air.

“We tell Carson to be a point guard,” Johnson said. “We got a bunch of weapons to use, and we feel pretty deep at our skill position. It doesn’t let anyone focus on what we’re doing with our concepts. It’s really hard to focus with who’s getting the ball, what kind of formations and motion.”

Said Johnson, “It’s trying to get everybody some touches and everybody some love because they work really hard and have a lot of

Jordan-Matthews replaces track surface, makes other upgrades to athletic facilities

Improvements will prevent injuries and meet the needs of its students

By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record

JORDAN-MATTHEWS has given its athletic facilities a makeover this fall.

The school completed its new track last week and made numerous improvements to its weight room. These are the latest major upgrades for Jordan-Matthews’ athletic facilities since the school replaced the football and basketball sound systems last year.

Athletic director Barry West said the improvements are for the best interests of the students and their athletic goals. According to West, these improvements were due as the track and weight room had not been upgraded in decades.

“The primary thing is meeting the needs of our students,” West said. “We want to make it a place where kids want to work out.”

In the weight room, Jordan-Matthews is replacing old and rusty trap bars, dumbbells and about half of its benches.

The room’s layout has been rearranged, too, with weight racks placed along the walls to open up more oor space.

The school is also replacing its metal barbell plates with rubber ones that read “Jordan-Matthews” on its faces.

Regarding the track, the old surface was removed in the middle of August, and the new one was installed over a

two-week period. Although the rubber surface still needs more time to rest before it can support heavy running, West said it will be ready for track season in the spring.

Jordan-Matthews athletic trainer, Courtney Copeland, noticed a high number of athletes dealing with shin splints

See FACILITIES, page B4

ASHEEBO ROJAS | CHATHAM NEWS & RECORD

Jordan-Matthews has a new rubber track after replacing the running surface as part of a facilities improvement project.

See CHARGERS, page B3

GENE GALIN FOR THE CHATHAM NEWS & RECORD

Northwood’s Gus Ritchey (19) and Jordan-Matthews’ Neil Wiley (4) are among several players chasing a loose ball during the Chargers’ 49-0 win over the Jets on Friday. Northwood recovered two fumbles during the game, returning one for a touchdown.

remains unbeaten

By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record Volleyball

Seaforth took care of business during the week, beating both Bartlett Yancey and North Moore in straight sets, 3-0.

Freshman Ally Forbes and sophomore Keira Rosenmarkle combined for 31 kills and junior Maris Huneycutt recorded 27 assists in Tuesday’s win over the Buccaneers.

Northwood had a rather rough week, losing all three of its scheduled games. The Chargers dropped their Monday match up against Carrboro, 0-3 and ended the week with a 2-3 loss to North Moore Thursday and a 0-3 loss to Woods Charter Friday.

Jordan-Matthews beat Graham in straight sets on Tuesday, but the favor was returned to them Wednesday after losing to Trinity, 0-3.

The Jets nished the week strong with a 3-0 win over Cummings Thursday. Senior Reagan Smith led the team with nine kills and Janeryra Guerrero-Jaimes recorded 16 assists in the week’s nale.

Chatham Central beat Ben L. Smith, 3-0, Monday. Senior Kelsey Hussey recorded 25 assists and senior Scikaiyah Jones and junior Karaleigh Dodson led the attack with seven kills each.

The Bears fell to North Moore, 2-3, Tuesday but nished the week on a high note with a 3-2 victory over Southeast Alamance. Hussey was an assist machine with 48 assists and Dodson recorded a team-high 17 kills in the win.

Chatham Charter won over both River Mill and Ascend Leadership in straight sets. Senior Cassie McKeithan poured in 16 kills and Sophomore Samantha Wilson recorded 29 assists in the two wins.

The Knights lost Friday to Leadership Academy, 0-3.

Woods Charter dominated during the week, beating Clover Garden School, Southern Wake Academy and Northwood in straight sets.

Sophomore Josephine Valgus recorded two team-highs, 22 kills and 17 digs, in Friday’s win over the Chargers.

Men’s Soccer

Seaforth had a tough week, losing all three of its scheduled games. The Hawks lost to Northwood, 4-5, Monday and fell in overtime to North Moore, 1-3, Wednesday.

Junior Blake Price had two goals in the back and forth battle with the Chargers. Seaforth lost to East Chapel Hill, 0-3, Thursday.

Northwood followed its win over the Hawks with a 6-2 victory over Graham Wednesday. Senior Ken Vazquez recorded a hat trick in the victory over the Red Devils.

Jordan-Matthews only played one game during the week, beating South-

east Alamance, 2-1.

Chatham Charter had one of its better weeks of the season, tying Asheboro Hybrid Academy, 3-3, and beating Woods Charter for the rst time in school history, 7-1. Junior Ryan Jones and senior Lucas Smith combined for ve goals, and Jones had three assists in the dominant win over the Wolves.

The Knights lost to Neuse Charter, 1-4, Friday. Jones scored the only goal.

Woods Charter struggled this week, starting with a 3-6 loss to River Mill on Monday. The Wolves fell to Leadership Academy, 2-3, Friday.

Women’s Tennis

Seaforth fell to Raleigh Charter, 4-5, Monday but followed it with a 9-0 victory over Bartlett-Yancey Wednesday. On Thursday, the Hawks won over Northwood, 7-2.

Northwood played in a double-header against Southeast Alamance and won both games, 6-0 .

Chatham Central had a successful week, winning all three of its scheduled games. The Bears beat North Moore, 7-2, Monday.

Seniors Rachel Albright, Lauren Cavines, Ashlyn Humphrey and Junior Carlee Callahan all won their singles and doubles matches against the Mustangs. Central nished with an 8-0 win over Southeast Alamance and an 8-1 win over Jordan-Matthews.

Chatham Charter won over Southern Wake Academy, 9-0, Monday. Junior Ren Jones played a perfect singles match, winning 6-0 in both sets.

The Knights lost, 6-3, to Triangle Math and Science Wednesday.

Cross Country

Seaforth had another successful weekend competing in the Adidas XC Challenge Saturday.

Junior Jack Anstrom nished eighth out of over 300 runners from di erent states in the Boys Championship 5000 Meter Run with a time of 14:59.70.

Sophomore Katherine Leonard was the rst Hawk to nish in the Girls Invitational 5000 Meter Run Finals, coming in 53rd place with a time of 21:17.80. Leonard’s performance was also impressive with over 200 runners participating in the race.

Seaforth’s women’s team recorded 14 season personal-bests and four career personal-bests in the meet.

Northwood also competed in the Adidas XC Challenge. Sophomore Jordan Wiley nishing 18th in the Challenge Division Boys 5000 Meter Run Finals with a time of 17:52.30.

The men’s team came in 10th place out of 26 teams.

Junior Julia Hall led the Chargers in the Challenge Division Girls 5000 Meter Run Finals, nishing in 37th place with a time of 22:54.50. The women’s team came in ninth place out of 23 teams.

Seaforth volleyball continues to shine, Jordan-Matthews men’s soccer

U.S. Army Golden Knights will deliver game ball to Seaforth’s homecoming game Friday

Sheri Department Honor Guard will also participate in the school’s military appreciation night

By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record

The United States Army’s Golden Knights will parachute into Seaforth’s homecoming football game Friday and deliver the game ball before kicko .

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since the track and eld season started in February. After conducting research as to why that was, Copeland found that the track’s condition was to blame.

“The issues with the track were that it was completely worn down,” Copeland said. “Athletes were running on concrete. There were some areas that had holes and divots. That poses a risk for injury because athletes normally are wearing spikes on the track.”

The track’s condition forced the Jets’ track team to take extra precautions, including training in running shoes only, pre-practice ankle strengthening and mobility exercises, more running technique drills and longer training room hours.

Copeland also recommended that the school not host any track meets with the former track’s issues.

The school sent Copeland’s ndings on injuries and the track’s condition to the county in a request for a new track surface.

Other minor improvements included new soccer goals and

The Golden Knights will begin to parachute to the eld at 7:15 p.m. Once all have arrived, the Chatham County Sheri Department Honor Guard will present colors while the Seaforth school band plays the national anthem at 7:25 p.m.

These events will be a part of Seaforth’s Military Appreciation Night which honors military service members.

Seaforth will kicko against Chatham Central at 7:30 p.m.

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Seaforth’s record as the Hawks prepare to face 0-5 Chatham Central

Kelsey Hussey

Chatham Central, volleyball

Kelsey Hussey is a senior on the Chatham Central volleyball team.

repainted goal posts.

West expressed his gratitude to Jordan-Matthews’ administration and Chatham County Schools for their contributions in facilitating the school’s athletic upgrades. He said they, and the community, were very helpful in his goal of giving the school’s athletes better opportunities to improve themselves.

“Mrs. Burko and our assistant superintendent have been extremely supportive in our efforts in making this happen,”

West said. West highlighted Mike McPherson, a 1978 Jordan-Matthews graduate, as part of the community support. For years, he has handled the mowing and general upkeeping of the school’s athletic grounds and recently xed a broken fan in the weight room that had been out of use for ve years. “No way we get anything done here without Mike,” West said.

Chatham Central volleyball senior Kelsey Hussey earns athlete of the week honors for the week of Sept. 11.

In Central’s three games, Hussey recorded a combined 101 assists, including 48 assists in the Bears’ 3-2 win over Southeast Alamance.

As of Monday, her 306 total assists are second in the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference behind Seaforth’s Maris Huneycutt (315).

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talent and skill.”

Defensively, Northwood shut down Jordan-Matthews’ o ense with its control over the trenches.

The Chargers’ defensive line was more physical and crowded the back eld all night, giving up only 45 rushing yards to a team that rushed for 320 yards the previous week against Chatham Central.

“Our defensive line is by far one of our strengths,” Johnson said. “I mean they just go after it.”

Senior defensive lineman Santana Gabriel got after the Jets’ quarterback, sacking him twice in consecutive plays and forcing multiple quarterback hurries. One hurry led to a long interception caught by sophomore Cam Fowler.

“(Gabriel is) a very good physical specimen,” Johnson said. “He’s got a good motor, and he’s a really good kid and a student of the game. He was very impactful.”

With just ve games left in the regular season, the Chargers have their eyes set on securing a conference championship.

Thanks to the win and North Moore’s loss to Southeast Alamance Friday, Northwood is third in the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference behind second-place Bartlett-Yancey and rst-place Cummings.

Two straight conference wins by more than 40 points and a win over a 3A opponent in Union Pines are indications that Northwood belongs near the top of the conference standings. The Chargers’ biggest threat will likely be a 4-1 Cummings team that has won each of its conference games by at least 28 points.

Northwood and Cummings won’t meet until Oct. 13. For now, the Chargers will look to move up in the standings Friday when they face Bartlett-Yancey at home.

“Game-by-game,” Johnson said. “Brick by brick to get us to that conference championship which is our overall goal…Our biggest thing is trying to focus on the fact that we have a long ways until we play Cummings, and we got a lot of games. We don’t want to sleep on opponents.”

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The facility improvements at Jordan-Matthews included a new coat of paint for the goal posts on the football eld.

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Hamlin wins at Bristol, Logano eliminated from playo s

The Cup Series playo s cut down to 12 contenders

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THE BEST DRIVER to never win a Cup Series championship believes he can lose that tag this year.

At least that’s what Denny Hamlin told the Bristol Motor Speedway crowd as they booed his third win of the year, 51st of his career, and third in the prestigious short track Saturday night race.

“It’s our year. I just feel we’ve got it all put together,” Hamlin said. “Nothing to stop us at this point.” Hamlin has won three Daytona 500s and most of NASCAR’s crown jewel races, but he has never won a Cup title in 18 years with Joe Gibbs Racing. He signed an extension this month and was among the strongest cars in the rst round of the playo s.

He is third behind William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports and Gibbs teammate Martin Truex Jr. with the points reset for NASCAR’s second round.

Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick were both eliminated from title contention as both NASCAR champions failed to advance out of the rst round. Logano became the rst reigning champion eliminated in the rst round when he crashed early in the third stage and nished 34th.

He was watching as a spectator as former Gibbs teammate Hamlin celebrated.

Harvick, who is retiring at the end of the season, also was eliminated after nishing ve laps down in 29th. Harvick was the rst driver in 2014 to win the championship in this elim-

ination format.

“We’ve been like that all year, hit or miss, and tonight we just missed by a mile,” Harvick said.

“I’ve had some good days, some bad days, but that’s de nitely the worst day with fenders. I didn’t really have many expectations, as up and down as the year has been. It is what it is, that’s probably what we deserved.”

Also eliminated were Dayto-

na 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael McDowell, despite nishing sixth. Three Ford teams were eliminated, and Stenhouse drives a Chevrolet.

“It wasn’t enough. We were in a must-win situation,” McDowell said. “This is a learning experience. We’ll learn from this, get ready for next year.”

For Hamlin, the booing was loud when he stopped his No. 11 Toyota at the nish line. He collected the checkered ag then verbally sparred with the angry spectators.

“Everyone likes a winner, right?” he at rst said of the jeers.

He con dently boasted “this is our year” for a championship, then addressed the crowd directly.

“I beat your favorite driver,” he taunted.

“Who would that be?” asked the announcer.

“All of them,” Hamlin said as he headed o to celebrate, likely with the 23XI Racing team he founded after Bubba Wallace drove his way into the second round with a 14th-place nish.

The Cup Series opens the second round of the playo s next Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway, which has only one Cup race this year for the rst time since 2004. Tyler Reddick won the race a year ago driving for Richard Childress Racing.

Howell leads big rally for Commanders, tops Broncos’ Wilson

The battle of former UNC and NC State quarterbacks went to Washington

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cornerback Benjamin St-Juste didn’t inch after Brandon Johnson snared Russell Wilson’s 50-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass o a double de ection with no time remaining Sunday.

That cut Washington’s lead to 35-33.

St-Juste said he gured, “OK, we got one more opportunity to shut this down and come up with a ‘dub.’

“So, we locked in and made the play,” said St-Juste, who appeared to get away with pass interference when he broke up Wilson’s 2-point conversion throw to Courtland Sutton, preserving the Commanders’ comefrom-behind win. Washington rallied from an early 21-3 decit to take a 35-24 lead then had to hang on with no time on the clock.

CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore said it looked like St-Juste made enough early contact for a foul, but Brad Rogers’ crew didn’t throw a ag and the Commanders celebrated the franchise’s rst 2-0 start since 2011.

The Broncos (0-2) have lost back-to-back home games for the rst time, not the kind of history coach Sean Payton was hoping to make in his return to

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the sideline after a year in the broadcast studio following a highly successful 15-year stint in New Orleans, especially after he criticized predecessor Nathaniel Hackett for doing one of the worst coaching jobs in NFL history last year.

The Broncos lost despite scoring touchdowns on their rst three drives for the rst time since 2010. Their 18-point blown lead tied for the fourth largest at home in franchise history.

“This is a resilient team,” Washington’s Sam Howell said after throwing for 299 yards and two TDs in his rst road start. “The thing I’m proud of is we had each other’s back on both sides of the ball.”

Brian Robinson Jr. added two TD runs, helping the Commanders to the second-biggest comeback in franchise history. Washington overcame a 21-point de cit to beat Detroit on Nov. 4, 1990.

The Commanders used a 32-3 scoring outburst to take control before the Broncos made it interesting at the very end.

With 2 seconds left and the Broncos at the 50-yard line trailing 35-27, Wilson heaved a pass toward the end zone that was de ected by a scrum of players before Johnson snared it for the score. Wilson threw for 308 yards and three TDs but also had two turnovers.

Washington coach Ron Rivera was presented with a game ball in the locker room for his 100th career win in the NFL.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA said Thursday that the study of UFOs will require new scienti c techniques, including advanced satellites as well as a shift in how unidenti ed ying objects are perceived.

The space agency released the ndings after a yearlong study into UFOs.

In its 33-page report, an independent team commissioned by NASA cautioned that the negative perception surrounding UFOs poses an obstacle to collecting data. But o cials said NASA’s involvement should help reduce the stigma around what it calls UAPs, or unidenti ed anomalous phenomena.

“We want to shift the conversation about UAPs from sensationalism to science,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said. He promised an open and transpar-

ent approach.

O cials stressed the panel found no evidence that UAPs had extraterrestrial origin. But Nelson acknowledged with billions of stars in billions of galaxies out there, another Earth could exist.

“If you ask me, do I believe there’s life in a universe that is so vast that it’s hard for me to comprehend how big it is, my personal answer is yes,” Nelson said at a news conference. His own scientists put the likelihood of life on another Earthlike planet at “at least a trillion.”

When pressed by reporters on whether the U.S. or other governments are hiding aliens or otherworldly spaceships, Nelson said: “Show me the evidence.”

NASA has said it doesn’t actively search for unexplained sightings. But it operates a eet of Earth-circling spacecraft

that can help determine, for example, whether weather is behind a strange event.

The 16-member panel noted that arti cial intelligence and machine learning are essential for identifying rare occurrences, including UFOs.

NASA recently appointed a director of UAP research, but refused to divulge his identity at Thursday morning’s news conference in hopes of avoid-

ing the threats and harassment faced by panel members during the study.

Eight hours later, however, NASA said it’s Mark McInerney, who previously served as a liaison on the subject of UAPs between the space agency and the Defense Department. He’s also worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Hurricane Center.

No top-secret les were accessed by the panel’s scientists, aviation and arti cial intelligence experts, and retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, the rst American to spend nearly a year in space. Instead, the group relied on unclassi ed data in an attempt to better understand unexplained sightings in the sky.

O cials said there are so few high-quality observations that no scienti c conclusions can be drawn. Most events can be attributed to planes, drones, balloons or weather conditions, said panel chairman David Spergel, president of the Simons Foundation, a scienti c research group.

The government refers to unexplained sightings as UAPs versus UFOs. NASA de nes them as observations in the sky or elsewhere that cannot be readily identi ed or scienti cally explained.

The study was launched a year ago and cost under $100,000.

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Jann Wenner discusses his new book “Like a Rolling Stone: A Memoir,” at 92nd Street Y, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in New York.

Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments

The Associated Press NEW YORK — Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall’s board of directors after making disparaging comments toward Black and female musicians. He apologized within hours.

“Jann Wenner has been removed from the Board of Directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation,” the hall said Saturday, a day after Wenner’s comments were published in a New York Times interview. Wenner created a restorm doing publicity for his new book “The Masters,” which features interviews with musicians Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend and U2’s Bono — all white and male.

Asked why he didn’t interview women or Black musicians, Wenner responded: “It’s not that they’re inarticulate, although, go have a deep conversation with Grace Slick or Janis Joplin. Please, be my guest. You know, Joni (Mitchell) was not a philosopher of rock ‘n’ roll. She didn’t, in my mind, meet that test,” he told the Times.

“Of Black artists — you know, Stevie Wonder, genius, right? I suppose when you use a word as broad as ‘masters,’ the fault is using that word. Maybe Marvin Gaye, or Curtis Mayeld? I mean, they just didn’t articulate at that level,” Wenner said.

Late Saturday, Wenner apologized through his publisher, Little, Brown and Company, saying: “In my interview with The New York Times I made comments that diminished the contributions, genius and impact of Black and women artists and I apologize wholeheartedly for those remarks.” He added: “I totally understand the in ammatory nature and badly chosen words and deeply apologize and accept the consequences.”

Wenner co-founded Rolling Stone in 1967 and served as its editor or editorial director until 2019. He also co-founded the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which was launched in 1987.

In the interview, Wenner seemed to acknowledge he would face a backlash. “Just for public relations sake, maybe I should have gone and found one Black and one woman artist to include here that didn’t measure up to that same historical standard, just to avert this kind of criticism.”

Last year, Rolling Stone magazine published its 500 Greatest Albums of All Time and ranked Gaye’s “What’s Going On” No. 1, “Blue” by Mitchell at No. 3, Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life” at No. 4, “Purple Rain” by Prince and the Revolution at No. 8 and Ms. Lauryn Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” at No. 10.

Rolling Stone’s niche in magazines was an outgrowth of Wenner’s outsized interests, a mixture of authoritative music and cultural coverage with tough investigative reporting.

NASA says more science and less stigma are needed to understand UFOs

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Workers on sca olding repaint the NASA logo near the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, May 20, 2020. After a yearlong study into UFOs, NASA is releasing a report Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, on what it needs to better understand unidenti ed ying objects from a scienti c point of view.

“We want to shift the conversation about UAPs from sensationalism to science.”

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson

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