Chatham News & Record Vol. 147, Issue 16

Webb in his happy place

Golf’s top players converge on Pinehurst No. 2 for this week’s U.S. Open, and N.C. native and 2012 winner Webb Simpson will look to make magic at “his favorite place.” Turn to NSJ Sports, B4

the BRIEF this week

Petey Pablo heads N.C. Music Hall of Fame inductees

The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will have six more members later this year after the organization announced its 2024 inductees.

“Raise Up” artist Petey Pablo, Clarence Avant, Mary Cardwell Dawson, Tommy Faile, Bobby Hicks and independent label Merge Records will be honored at an event in October.

Bill for ‘forever chemicals’ manufacturers to pay N.C. water systems advances

An e ort to order manufacturers of “forever chemicals” to help NC public water systems pay for upgrades to remove contaminants that a company discharged has been renewed in the General Assembly.

The House Environment Committee voted Tuesday for the measure pushed by Republican lawmakers from the Wilmington area. That’s where longtime upstream discharges of a kind of substance called PFAS into the Cape Fear River have contributed to public utilities spending large amounts to lter them out.

Scienti c evidence of PFAS harms to humans have accumulated. The bill certainly could a ect The Chemours Co., which runs a plant that had discharged PFAS for decades. A similar bill was debated in 2022.

Fire Truck Festival set for June 22

The Fire Truck Festival returns to the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer on June 22. A variety of both antique and modernday re trucks will be on display for exploring and photos. Representatives from a number of re and ambulances services will be on hand to showcase the jaws of life, a re ghter costume contest for kids and more. The festival starts at 9 a.m. and concludes with a re truck parade at 3:30 p.m. Tickets start at $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and military, and $14 for children 3-12, including a train ride.

Launch angle

Local American Legion posts went head to head in a baseball battle, with Chatham Post 292 facing o with Randolph Post 45 in the rain at McCrary Park in Asheboro last Thursday. Here, Chatham’s Simon Delgado knocks a single. For more sports, turn to page B1

With strawberries and goats, a ‘farmastery’ reaches out to its neighbors

By Yonat Shimron Religion News Service / AP

HILLSBOROUGH — On a warm, sunny morning in farm country, a group of 40 preschoolers and their parents fanned out across several rows of crops to pluck strawberries from beneath crowns of green leaves. Later, the children sliced the berries they had gathered and added bananas, kale and yogurt to blend into smoothies before heading out to feed chickens and goats. They then strolled

through a wooded trail (spotted a turtle!) and took turns at a pair of swings hanging from a tree. The morning concluded with an outdoor lunch prepared by a dietitian and chef. The outing Wednesday morning (May 29) was part of a wellness program called Grow It, one of several o ered to young families living in North Carolina’s Triangle region by Spring Forest, a farm and new monastic community, or “farmastery.”

See FARMASTERY, page A12

Chatham Schools expand athletic opportunities for homeschoolers

The new policy will require students to be dual enrolled in CCS

By Ryan Henkel Chatham News & Record

PITTSBORO — The Chatham County Schools Board of Education met last Monday, June 3, for its monthly meeting. It announced an update to district policy on Extra Cur -

ricular Activities and Student Organizations to allow homeschool students to participate in school athletics, so long as they are dual enrolled with Chatham County Schools. Students are considered enrolled if they are taking at least two classes, generally through the Chatham County Schools Virtual Academy.

“We usually have a fall and a winter and a spring update,

See SCHOOLS, page A7

US Open returns to Pinehurst

No. 2 course hosts its fourth major in 25 years

By Shawn Krest Chatham News & Record

PINEHURST — Once again, the golf world comes to Pinehurst. The club’s famed No. 2 course will play host to the 2024 U.S. Open this week, with 156 of the best golfers in the world playing for one of the coveted major titles.

This is the 124th U.S. Open. The tournament began play in 1895 and was not held for a total of six years during the

See U.S. OPEN, page A3

PJ WARD-BROWN / CHATHAM NEWS & RECORD

YONAT SHIMRON / RELIGION NEWS SERVICE VIA AP Youth feed lettuce to goats at Spring Forest farm in Hillsborough.

MATT YORK / AP PHOTO

Mr. Governor...

The North Carolina Republican Party held its convention in late May, with a number of dignitaries in attendance, including former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Above, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum — a rumored nalist to be Donald Trump’s running mate — meets with Chatham Delegates Vickie Terll (left) and Karen Pool.

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

June 13

The State of Broadband in Chatham County

5 p.m.

Brenton Hart, policy and legislative analyst for Chatham County, will present an update on the state of broadband internet in Chatham County. The presentation will include a review of unserved and underserved areas of broadband, state and local funding sources, and new grants. Seating is rst-come, rstserved. 79 Degrees West, 120 Mosaic Blvd. Suite 120, Pittsboro.

Chatham Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting

7 p.m.

The board will meet in the conference room of the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center at 1192 U.S. 64 Business in Pittsboro. The entrance is located on the west side of the building. The conference room is just inside the lobby, room 310.

June 14

Movies in the Park: “Barbie”

8:30 p.m.

See the “Barbie” movie at the Chatham Parks and Rec outdoor movie night at The Park at Briar Chapel, 1015 Andrews Store Rd. in Pittsboro. Bring your chairs, blankets, movie snacks and friends to enjoy a movie under the stars.

June

17

Chatham County Board of Commissioners Meeting

6 p.m.

The Board will hold its Work and Regular Sessions at the Historic Chatham County Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro St. in Pittsboro. The work session will begin at 2 p.m. and the regular session will begin at 6 p.m. Residents wishing to sign up to speak in person at public input or a public hearing must register by completing a form on the county website or by calling 919-542-8200.

COURTESY CHATHAM GOP

Habitat for Humanity celebrates new home in Moncure

Barbara Thompson will get an interest-free 30-year mortgage to purchase the home

Chatham News & Record sta

MONCURE — Chatham Habitat for Humanity celebrated the dedication of a new house in Moncure last week, the new home of Barbara Thompson. The ceremony marked a signicant milestone in her journey to homeownership.

The home was built through a partnership between Chatham Habitat for Humanity and Central Carolina Community College (CCCC), with students from the college’s Building Construction Technology Program constructing the

house on a lot provided by Chatham County. The dedication was attended by family, community leaders, volunteers and well-wishers, and it was led by Andy McMahan, an instructor at CCCC and a board member at Chatham Habitat for Humanity. Mark Hall, provost of CCCC’s Pittsboro Campus, presented Thompson with a Bible, symbolizing faith and hope, while Assistant County Manager Bryan Thompson handed her the keys to the new home.

Thompson’s cousin, Pastor Anissa Little from Mitchell Chapel AME Zion Church, offered a prayer and a song, blessing Thompson as she begins this new chapter in her life.

Thompson, who has worked as a certi ed nurse assistant,

in housekeeping at UNC Hospitals and as a school bus driver, has long dreamed of owning her own home. She applied for a Habitat home in 2021 and has worked tirelessly to reach this point, the organization said in a press release. She expressed her desire to “give someone else a hand up” one day.

Upon completion, Thompson will purchase her home with a 30-year, 0% interest loan, with the proceeds being recycled back into Chatham Habitat to build more a ordable homes.

The dedication ceremony showcased the spirit of collaboration, service and community empowerment that is central to Chatham Habitat for Humanity’s mission. For more information on the organization and its work, visit chathamhabitat.org.

The three-year grants were awarded to just seven districts in the state

Chatham News & Record sta PITTSBORO — Chatham County Schools (CCS) has been awarded a $265,000 Digital Learning Impact Grant by the State Board of Education as part of North Carolina’s Digital Learning Initiative. CCS is one of only seven districts statewide to receive this competitive grant, which will be distributed over three years.

The grant will support the development and dissemination of new digital learning models in K-12 public schools.

May 31

• Kirshawn Anthony Bowe, 32, of Matthews, was arrested for assaulting a female, misdemeanor domestic violence, resisting a public officer, and making threats.

• Cristian Rodriguez, 24, of Pittsboro, was arrested for violating a domestic violence protective order.

• Laurin Quinn Turner, 31, of Siler City, was arrested for simple assault and misdemeanor domestic violence.

• Jamie Junior Foxx, Jr., 54, of Siler City, was arrested for two counts of violating probation. He was also arrested for obtaining property by false pretenses, conspiracy to obtain property by false pretenses, and larceny.

June 1

• Mary Etta Patterson, 45, of Chapel Hill, was arrested for failing to appear in court.

• Jacqueline Meza Zavala, 29, of Siler City, was arrested for assaulting a government official and resisting, delaying, or obstructing an officer.

CCS said in a press release that it will focus the funds on professional development and events showcasing arti cial intelligence and how it can enhance learning and content mastery.

State Superintendent Catherine Truitt emphasized the importance of these grants in preparing students for high-wage, high-demand careers and supporting districts in adopting new technologies and teaching methods. “These grants are a fundamental way to ensure that we are providing supports and resources for digital teaching and learning in North Carolina’s schools,” Truitt said in a press release.

“This funding will signicantly enhance our ability to

June 4

• Shelby Wayne-Willard Currie, 28, of Siler City, was arrested for possessing up to ½ oz. of marijuana and reckless driving that endangers others.

June 5

• El Moctar Barka Tambary Maigochi, 23, of Greensboro, was arrested for failing to appear in court. He was also arrested for failing to appear in response to a criminal summons or citation.

• Chasten Sheree Covington, 38, of Pittsboro, was arrested for employee theft.

June 7

Janus Patrick McSwain, 45, of Siler City, was arrested for failing to appear in court.

June 8

• Phillip Edward Paschal, 28, of Asheboro, was arrested for driving under the influence.

• Ebony Nicole Harris, 45, of Siler City, was arrested for simple assault, resisting, delaying, or obstructing an officer, making threats, and misdemeanor domestic violence.

train our teaching sta on the best and most innovative AI instruction practices, ensuring that our students are equipped with the necessary skills for high-demand careers,” said Kira C. Berggren, director of digital learning and media programs with Chatham Schools.

“The funds allocated by the Digital Learning Impact Grant represent a commitment on the part of NCDPI and Chatham County Schools to prepare our students to successfully navigate their increasingly computer-, internet-, and AI-integrated society,” added Michael Charles, instructional program facilitator for digital learning and library media.

The grant initiative, authorized in 2016 by the General Assembly, is a collaboration between the State Board of Education and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University to advance the state’s Digital Learning Plan.

• Amber Lynne Shoop, 43, of Bear Creek, was arrested for failing to appear in court for a probation violation.

June 9

• Martin Blake Stinnett, Jr., 35, of Moncure, was arrested for breaking and entering to terrorize, domestic criminal trespassing, making threats, and misdemeanor domestic violence.

• Jaime Dekilo Burt-Harris, 44, of Siler City, was arrested for failing to appear in court.

Francisco Javier Resendiz Messenger, 33, of Chapel Hill, was arrested for assaulting a female, misdemeanor domestic violence, and false imprisonment.

June 10

• Sean Patrick Jones, 42, of Cary, was arrested for failing to appear in court for a revoked unsupervised probation violation.

• Eleazar Benitez Costilla, 56, of Pittsboro, was arrested for allowing animals to run at large and failing to take precautions against attacks by a dangerous dog.

ROBERTS CHAPEL MISSIONARY CHURCH

Join us for our VBS KICKOFF COOKOUT: June 23 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Kiwanis Park, 1800 Wicker St., in Sanford

VBS Location will be at Roberts Chapel Missionary

Baptist Church – 439 Roberts Chapel Rd in Goldston

Dates are June 24-26

Celebration begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8:50 p.m. – a light meal will be served

*Adult Bible Study available at the same time/location* For more information, call: Rev. Small at 336-706-3267

OAKLEY BAPTIST CHURCH

Vacation Bible School – Start the Party!

Start the Party VBS – Celebrate the Good News! (Acts 2:28)

For kids age 2 through grade 12

Free dinner starts at 5:45 p.m.; program starts at 6:15 p.m.; evening ends at 8:30 p.m.

Complete this form for each child attending VBS!

Register your child or Become a volunteer vbsmate.com/oakleybaptistsiler

Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21

5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

2300 Siler City-Glendon Rd. in Siler City

Event Contact Information Jan Shields

Childrens Ministry Director 919-742-2095 oakleybaptistchurch@gmail.com

U.S. OPEN from page A1

two World Wars. It’s the fourth time Pinehurst has hosted the Open, all on No. 2. Here’s what happened the other three times.

1999: Payne Stewart was the only player under par for the tournament, beating Phil Mickelson by one stroke. Tiger Woods tied for third.

2005: Michael Campbell became the rst player from New Zealand to win the Open, beating Woods by two strokes. Campbell had made the tournament eld less than a week before as a nal quali er.

2014: Martin Kaymer had the fourth-largest winning margin in U.S. Open history, beating Rickie Fowler by eight strokes. He led wire-to-wire, becoming the rst German to take the title.

Pinehurst is just the second club to host four Opens in a 25year span, and the rst to do so in 116 years.

Who’s playing

The top 58 golfers in the world are all in the eld, a group that includes some of the sport’s biggest names — Scottie Sche er, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schau ele, Jon Rahm, Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth. Also competing are Phil

Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia. Mickelson and Matt Kuchar will become the only players to compete in all four Pinehurst U.S. Opens.

If you go

Tickets are still available for some sessions, but they’ll cost you. Daily gallery tickets are available for each of the competition days, ranging in price from $175 on Thursday to $235 on Saturday. Grandstand tickets are available, ranging from $325 to $375, depending on the day. Pinehurst has a clear bag policy.

Parking is complementary at two fan lots, and shuttle service will take fans to the course. The Red Lot is north of the course on Route 73, while the Blue Lot is south, o Route 1. There is no public parking on Pinehurst grounds. Fans can also arrive by bike, golf cart or train.

Bikers need to park in one of the public lots and take a shuttle. There are dedicated golf cart lots located close to the grounds.

Amtrak has set up a special train service from Raleigh for tournament week at $25 each way. It’s one train a day that leaves Raleigh at 7 a.m., arriving at Pinehurst at about 9:10. The train back to Raleigh leaves at 6:35 p.m.

THE CONVERSATION

Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor

On Flag Day

Every morning, he would raise the ag from a

IT IS JUNE , and my mind is full of end-of-year school activities, upcoming vacation plans and also my Granddad Hanley, even though he has been dead for 30 years. On June 6, 80 years ago, he was one of the American soldiers who attacked the Germans at Normandy on D-Day. Granddad was in the Navy and operated a gun on a large ship, which is a detail I know only through my mother. Granddad never talked about his time in combat, but he also prohibited any rearms in his home, which now speaks volumes to me about his values.

I also think of Granddad on Flag Day, June 14. My younger brother and I would stay with our grandparents for a week or so in the summer, and every morning, he would raise the ag from a pole attached to the right side of the front door of his brick ranch house. If dark storm clouds formed later that day, Granddad would abruptly stop playing baseball, climbing trees or ambling through the woods with us and hustle back to the house. He wasn’t worried about getting himself wet, but rather intent on bringing the ag inside. He would

carefully roll the ag and store it in a plastic cylinder placed high on a shelf that only he could reach.

Summer thunderstorms are frequent in North Carolina, so this interruption happened frequently. I was probably 9 years old when, out of frustration that he had halted our game to attend to the ag, I told him just to leave it outside in the rain. Granddad xed me with such a withering look of admonishment that I felt seared to the spot. He was my hero, a man of boundless patience with my silly and sel sh demands on his time. But I had crossed a line that day, and I never made that mistake again.

Granddad and I only had a few more summers together. He died when I was 12 years old. During his funeral, I attempted to be stoic and dry-eyed, adhering to my adolescent misconceptions about the codes of bravery and manhood. But even I cracked when the soldier knelt on one knee and presented my Gran with the folded ag that had draped Granddad’s casket. She smiled through her tears and held the ag reverently in her lap. As I watched, I knew that I would always remember that moment, and I still do every Flag Day.

Andrew Taylor-Troutman is pastor of Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church as well as a writer, pizza maker, co ee drinker and student of joy.

Urge to return home strong this time of year

Many a good chicken has given his all in the name

IF WE’RE HAVING baseball games, weddings and graduation ceremonies, it must be June.

Add to that, another feature of the times — church homecoming services — and we’ll know for sure we’re in the sixth month.

“Homecoming” can mean many things. In autumn, it’s that event that happens around a football game, usually against a team the home folks think is a “patsy” so the ol’ alumni can enjoy a good pasting by the local boys. At other schools, depending on the school and teams there, the ol’ boys may be the ol’ girls and it may be a volleyball match at another time of the year.

But whatever and by whomever it is, the idea is the same: Get the old folks back, have a game, maybe a meal, throw in a dance if the school administration isn’t afraid of a rumble of some sort.

Of course, most of the time, the alumni are worn out after the game and a dance is the last thing on their minds.

That gala event, however, is not the “homecoming” of which I speak and have considerable experience, both as an attendee and a participant, especially with that part of the doings still in many places known as “dinner on the grounds” after Sunday morning church worship services.

Many a good chicken has given his all in the name of fried drumsticks through the years: I’m proud to say I was there for many of them.

It’s not, however, the meal that’s the only drawing card. It’s important and enjoyable, sure. But it is, I believe, that yearning and drawing back to something basic that pulls us to church homecomings.

As a youngster I knew the fourth Sunday of May — which is almost June — was the annual homecoming at my boyhood church. And as that youngster, I liked part of the day and didn’t especially care for other parts. I would tolerate the Sunday morning service, partly because my father “encouraged” me to do so. Later, as I began to think not so much as a child, I came to listen to what was being said and to glean something meaningful from it.

For a number of years there would be an afternoon music service, to which my mother always went and to which, until I could drive, she also played the encouraging card. After I got my driving license, I’d slip away, with permission, and my folks would catch a

ride home or I’d come back for them. Then, in time, that afternoon service went the way of all esh, becoming a precious memory.

I won’t lie to you: Lunch was a big deal … and always good. Enough fried chicken, ham biscuits, deviled eggs and potato salad to feed the National Football League, and tomato sandwiches — I always preferred those made the night before with lots of Duke’s mayonnaise, wrapped in wax paper and allowed to absorb some of the morning heat. Soggy … but man, were they good.

Ditto for the desserts. Some I didn’t recognize and couldn’t name but it didn’t matter. My favorite was chocolate something-or-another on top of chocolate stu with chocolate drizzled on the whole thing. Today, as far as I’m concerned, chocolate remains one of the basic food groups.

And then there was the tea. I will go against all things Southern here and call it “sweet” tea, although anybody worth their salt reared south of Durham knows that’s the only kind. What made it so good was it was served out of a metal drum with a faucet on it. Folks just came by and poured in what they had made so the nal product might not be something you could duplicate later but it was more than drinkable. Usually there was homemade lemonade in a metal washtub, as well, with big chunks of ice oating along.

By now as I write this, I’m several things — hungry, thirsty, nostalgic, which is what homecomings are all about — see old friends, make new ones and acknowledge that all of us, if we’ll admit, have within us the same thing that makes swallows y back to Capistrano yearly and compels salmon to lave the ocean, swimming upstream to where they were hatched so they, too, can lay their eggs.

The good news is we can have more than one home as we move through life. I consider myself fortunate to have a couple or so, places where you’re accepted and welcomed. I’ve long ago given up trying to gure it all out, where that all comes from. I’m pretty sure it’s part of the Divine that’s in us all.

Now I just go … and enjoy. May it be so for you, as well.

Bob Wachs is a native of Chatham County and emeritus editor at Chatham News & Record. He serves as pastor of Bear Creek Baptist Church.

COLUMN | BOB WACHS

pole attached to the right side of the front door of his brick ranch house.

of fried drumsticks.

The accessibility of time travel

Perhaps a better way of framing serendipity is calling it a second look.

SHALL WE DO serendipity today?

Serendipity? A new player in my game of life?

Not so much, since serendipity is, and always has been, serendipity … That doesn’t help move things along, at all. Besides a long, and infrequently-used word, what the heck is serendipity?

The gift of nding unlooked-for valuable, or agreeable things.

Unlooked-for bene cial stu ? Occurring in my life? This is not a funhouse mirror illusion, is it? I get dizzy easily ... Nope, ‘tis not. Unlocking remembered, unlooked for, and bene cial events. Sounds golden. Can the experience of serendipity be primed? Like snapping my ngers and serendipity pops up? Is it possible I’ve been blind to serendipity all these many years? (That would be such a bummer!)

No, no, not blind per se, just a tad unseeing. Perhaps a better way of framing serendipity is calling it a second look. With a second look, at whatever I’m viewing, time can stop. Second looks can open a door and possible uplifting memories may step through. Even better, these memories are still attached to their original emotions. Reclaiming a lived history, frankly, feels great.

Let’s be real. I need a concrete example. C’mon… Here we go. There’s a beautiful brocade sofa sitting in my living room. It has been a companion of mine for 25-plus years. Usually, when glancing at it, I simply see an inviting, comfy and autumnal-colored couch. With a conscious second look, however, memory unspools … … Remembering how this couch came into my life so many years ago. As a person

so undeniably aesthetically challenged (know thyself), would I have ever chosen this particular sofa as a companion on my journey? No way! Just didn’t have the imagination. Fortune accompanied me that day with someone who did have the imagination, Suddenly, grateful emotions surface, pleasure, and I feel as if a chunk of my history has been watered and revived. A greater appreciation for my life’s gifts (including the couch and the furniture angel who accompanied me that day! Yay, couch!)

Nonetheless, I’m betting there are barriers to taking a second look?

As a task orientation queen, I’m constantly striving to winnow down my to-do list. (I’m the only person like this, right?) In my always onward path, I bypass the objects or places secretly holding the amplitude of memories that have made me who I am. A deep sigh for icking right over the remembrances of all the unexpected angels who’ve taken ight in my life. (Wouldn’t you want those gratitudeembedded memories back? I do!)

And, you know what? (Don’t worry, I’m going to tell you!) I like having a sense of the oft-forgotten, ample breadth and width of my life. Wow. I’d just forgotten. A gift reemergence for my oh-so-fallible human memory.

So, please, if you’re able …

“Take a second look, you might not have seen it all.” — Matthew Williamson Taking a second look costs absolutely nothing. Cheaper than a movie. Guaranteed to relieve periodic boredom as well. A twofer.

Jan Hutton, a resident of Chatham County and retired hospice social worker, lives life with heart and humor.

Liberty’s second chance

COLUMN | RICHARD HUDSON

Biden broke our border — House Republicans are fighting to fix it

He’s on track to allow nearly 12 million illegal migrants into the U.S. by the end of his term.

ONLY IN WASHINGTON can you break something and then take credit for pretending to x it.

That is exactly what we are seeing President Biden do with his broken border disaster that his dangerous immigration policies created.

Rather than take serious action to x his border crisis, President Biden issued a new executive order last week that does nothing to secure America’s borders. In fact, it allows 2,500 illegal migrants per day — meaning nearly 1 million every year — to cross the border between ports of entry. That is over eight times the population of Moore County.

Worse, this executive action does nothing to end the administration’s mass parole abuses or catch-and-release. It does nothing to beef up Border Patrol with the resources they need. It does nothing to deport the millions who have invaded our country on President Biden’s watch, including violent criminals and terrorists. And it will still allow massive numbers of illegal migrants to pour over our border.

Make no mistake: President Biden’s weak executive order is an attempt to convince the American people into thinking he cares about border security after his own actions caused this huge crisis, but no one is buying it.

For three-and-a-half years, Americans have watched President Biden actively work to implement an open border agenda, creating a historic humanitarian and national security catastrophe at the border.

BE IN TOUCH

Since his rst day in o ce, President Biden and his administration have taken 64 border actions that intentionally undermine our nation’s border security, including stopping construction of the wall and ending the successful “Remain in Mexico” policy.

Since President Biden took o ce, more than 9.5 million illegal migrants have crossed our borders nationwide. These numbers do not even account for the over 1.8 million migrants who have been able to evade our border patrol agents and roam across our country without being tracked. In fact, he’s on track to allow nearly 12 million illegal migrants into the U.S. by the end of his term.

A secure nation requires a secure border, which is why over a year ago House Republicans passed the Secure the Border Act. While President Biden pretends to x the crisis he created, this strong border security package will end it by nishing construction of the wall, strengthening immigration parole, investing in high-tech surveillance systems for Border Patrol, and reinstating proven policies like “Remain in Mexico.”

Protecting the safety and security of the American people and the homeland is one of the chief roles of our government. As your Congressman, I will continue ghting for serious legislative reforms to truly secure the border and keep you, your family, and our nation safe.

Rep. Richard Hudson represents the 9th Congressional District in Washington, D.C.

This division of powers between the federal and state governments is not just a technicality but was adopted to protect each citizen’s civil liberties.

EVER SINCE the coronavirus invaded America, our civil liberties have been eroded. National and state leaders tore up the Constitution and tossed it aside in favor of “best practices” that were made up from pure ction. North Carolina was not spared from this tyranny. Citizens were mandated to wear masks to go out. Churches were closed, while many businesses and workers were deemed non-essential. On top of all that, families watched their loved ones die in isolation because hospitals had prevented them from seeing each other. Additionally, parental rights were ignored as students were forced to be vaccinated against their parents’ wishes. This is what transpired in the Guilford County School System to Emily Happel and her son Tanner. Forced vaccination stands in direct opposition to both the United States and North Carolina Constitutions.

This egregious violation of parental rights prompted a lawsuit from Mrs. Happel and her son. Despite agreeing that the school system was overstepping its authority, the N.C. Court of Appeals upheld a dismissal of Mrs. Happel’s lawsuit against the school. According to the judges on this court, the federal PREP Act (Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act) prevented the lawsuit against the school for their forcible vaccination.

Mrs. Happel has since appealed this case up to the state Supreme Court, and eight members of the North Carolina General Assembly have joined the case with amicus briefs. The N.C. Supreme Court has chosen to review this case, and the plainti s hope that this will nally bring about a just outcome and prevent this from ever happening again. As one of the members of the General Assembly that submitted amicus briefs on behalf of the Happels, I agree the PREP Act does not grant immunity from liability to a school system which disregards state law and parental rights. Dismissal of the Happel case on preemption grounds is also in violation of the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution. If the defendants were correct in this case, it would mean that a state such as North Carolina cannot use state law to hold statecreated entities accountable in state courts. The Tenth Amendment clearly articulates that “the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” The North Carolina Supreme Court now has an opportunity to reinforce this principle of dual federal-state sovereignty that is fundamental to our constitutional order. This division of powers between the federal and state governments is not just a technicality but was adopted to protect each citizen’s civil liberties. The North Carolina Supreme Court should take this opportunity to a rm that there is no “pandemic exception” to the civil liberties granted in the Constitution.

Rep. Neal Jackson (R-78) represents Randolph and Moore counties in the North Carolina General Assembly.

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obituaries

Eugenia “Gene” Horton Arthurs

Aug.14th, 1925 –June 7th, 2024

Eugenia “Gene” Horton Arthurs, age 98, of Pittsboro, died Friday, June 7, 2024, at home.

Gene was born in Chatham County on August 14, 1925, to the late John Vossie Horton and Cora Lee Farrar Horton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James “Jimmy” Warren Arthurs, one son, James Warren Arthurs, Jr., and two sisters, Ella Blaylock, and Margaret

Leahy. Surviving relatives include her son, John Arthurs and Susan Nelson of Pittsboro, one granddaughter, Jenna Oldham and husband TJ of Pittsboro, two great grandchildren, Sloan Oldham, Jett Oldham, and one brother, Vossie Horton of Apex.

The funeral service will be held Monday, June 10, 2024, at 11AM at Pittsboro United Methodist Church with Rev. Lucas Nelson presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Immediately following the committal service, the family will receive friends in the family life center. In lieu of owers the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in Gene’s memory to Pittsboro United Methodist Church Family Life Center P.O Box 716 Pittsboro, NC 27312. Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals. com Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Arthurs family.

Jack Sipe

Sept.16th, 1934 –June 3rd, 2024

Jack Sipe, 89, from Bear Creek, peacefully departed on Monday, June 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. Preceding him in death were his beloved wife, Linda Sue Johnson, of 63 years, his parents, brothers Ralph, Ed, Paul, and Bill Sipe, sisters Alta Mae Green, Lois Gilliland, and Virgina Moody, and a beautiful angel, Baily Nevé Shaw, his great granddaughter.

Jack was born on September 16, 1934, in Guilford County, to parents Oscar Lee and Minnie (Alcon) Sipe. His daughter Annette, as well as her husband Miguel Cavas, son Mike, and wife Felisa, live in Bear Creek.

Jack’s unwavering love and devotion to his family have left a profound impact on the lives of his grandchildren. They include Mary Lynne Moore (Chris) of Ramseur, Spencer Shaw (Rachel) of Bear Creek, Evan Shaw (Michaela) of Bear Creek, Drew Sipe of Bear Creek, Trevor Sipe (Lauren) of Fairbanks, Alaska, Crystal Davis of Bear Creek, Caitlin Fields (Adam) of Bonlee, Madison Davis of Bear Creek, Alexa Le er (Alex) of Asheville, and Austin Cavas of Wilson.

Jack also leaves behind 21 great-grandchildren, who will always treasure the memories of visiting “Pawpaw’s” never-ending candy bowl. The family consists of Jason Moore, Jayden Moore,

Woodson Lea Powell, IV

Nov.6th, 1935 – May 3rd, 2024

Jaxon Moore, Jonah Moore, Brentley Shaw, Sailer Shaw, Addison Shaw, Hallie Ruth Shaw, Carsyn Shaw, Lylah Shaw, Colton Shaw, River Shaw, Peyton Sipe, Lilly Sipe, Liam Sipe, Landen Wilson, Libby Haire, Wylder Atkins, Laylen Daniels, and Enslee Kerr. Jack also leaves behind nieces and nephews, whom he cherished and treated with deep a ection as if they were his own.

Following his graduation from Goldston High School in 1953, he dedicated two years of his life to serving as Provost Marshall in the army. He then married Linda Sue Johnson, the love of his life, in Chatham County on October 4, 1956. He and Linda became members of Sandy Branch Baptist Church. Jack had a deep devotion to his Lord and Savior. In more recent years, when he was unable to attend church, he enjoyed the visits from members and the opportunity to pray together and talk about scripture.

He was co-owner with Joe Dunn at D & S Auto in Siler City for many years. In 1967, he left the auto parts business to focus on his family and the farm. He was deeply devoted to his family and always worked hard to provide for them. Among his greatest joys was becoming a parent to his son, Mike, and his daughter, Annette. He worked hard to establish strong values and a work ethic in his children. He cherished and often talked about the pride of working alongside his wife, Linda, and son, Mike, on the farm.

In addition to farming, Jack enrolled at Central Carolina Community College in 1975 and studied agricultural science for two years. He subsequently began his career with the USDA. While continuing to run his farm, he managed both jobs for several years until his retirement in 1989.

Jack and Linda loved the mountains. The fondest

During his college years, Lea was a camp counselor at Camp Sea Gull, Camp Sequoya, and Camp Merrie-Woode where he shared his love of boating and camping.

After Lea and Christy married, they moved to Alexandria, VA where he attended Virginia Episcopal Seminary.

memories were of the family trips to Maggie Valley, which they made a point to visit at least once a year. Jack also enjoyed playing baseball, hunting, shing, and having a sh fry. He was an exceptional cook, and he was capable of preparing the most delicious hushpuppies and “ugly bread” you have ever tasted. As the years went by, Jack continued to make memories, developing long-lasting friendships along the way. He loved to sit and talk about the “good ole days,” and he always had an interesting story to tell. In more recent years, as health declined, Jack treasured all of the cards, phone calls, and visits, along with the opportunity to tell another story. You couldn’t leave his house without hearing at least two stories.

A special thank you and appreciation to the special friends Charlie and Mary Lois Oldam, Ted and Willia Moore, Mr. Louis Emerson, Dallas and Shelia Bright, and brotherin-law Don Johnson for their unwavering love and support. Special thanks also to Dr. Byron Ho man, nurse Brenda, and Dr. Francis Collins for all the care and support in Jack’s nal years.

Funeral services are as follows:

Friends and family are welcome to gather at Jack’s home to reminisce and share memories of him before and after services.

Smith and Buckner, located at 230 N 2nd Ave., Siler City, NC 27344, will host viewing services on Saturday, June 8th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The funeral service is on Sunday, June 9th, at Sandy Branch Baptist Church. 715 Sandy Branch Church Rd., Bear Creek, NC 27207, at 2 p.m. In lieu of owers, donations to Sandy Branch Baptist Church are appreciated, honoring Jack›s lifelong devotion. Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh. com

Woodson Lea Powell, IV died surrounded by family and friends on Friday, May 3rd, 2024. He was 88 years old. He was born on November 6th, 1935, in Pittsboro, NC, a place his family has called home for generations.

Lea survived polio as a young boy and passed time as he laid in bed building model planes … then he worked hard building his body back to become a star football player in school in Pittsboro then in prep school at Virginia Episcopal School and later for Davidson College. He loved all sports, lettered in Football and Track, and excelled in academics. He was a member of KA fraternity. He transferred to UNC Chapel Hill to be with his ancé and rst wife, Christy McKenzie.

Rev. Powell’s rst charge was St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Thomasville, NC followed by Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington, NC. That church’s history acknowledges Lea as a “dynamic minister” who took an active role in outreach and activism through the tumultuous 60’s racial issues and integration. Together with his congregation, they adopted a resolution to welcome “any prospective member, of any race, into Grace Episcopal Church…” Lea and his active parishioners took on other social issues including civil rights, support for working mothers, assistance for the unhoused, plus substance abuse and needed treatment programs - ahead of most mainline organizations.

In 1968, Lea also served as a Naval Reserve Chaplain until he decided to take a break and moved the family to Banner Elk, North Carolina where he helped develop Sugar Mountain Resort. He later met and fell in love with his second wife, Susan Henderson Gould. They married and moved to North Dakota but eventually

returned to North Carolina where he served as the priest for the Church of the Advent in En eld, NC. He and Susan later retired to Pittsboro and the Moncure area. In addition to his parents, Evelyn and Lea Powell III, Rev. Powell was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan, and his younger brother, Hill. Lea leaves behind his children Elaine Powell Cook (Jon), Scott Powell, and John Powell and stepchildren Jennifer Rocho (David) and Melissa Russell (Mark). In addition, he had eight grandchildren: McKenzie Cook, Jack Cook, Katherine Rocho Pippin (Josh), Spencer Rocho (deceased), Charlie Rocho, Henry Rocho, William Russell, and Adeline Russell. Lea is also survived by his sister Anne Powell Ward (Ben), nieces Christy Morrow (Donald), Evelyn Thompson (Troy), Patty Ward, and their dear families. The family would especially like to acknowledge Lea and Susan’s dedicated caregiver Ann Headen and the kind assistance of Melody Troncale. A service to celebrate Lea’s life will be held at 4pm on Saturday, June 15th at St. Bartholomew’s in Pittsboro, NC. The family would be grateful for prayers, cards, owers, or a donation to St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 204 W Salisbury St, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

Former astronaut William Anders, Earthrise photographer, killed in plane crash

The Apollo 8 astronaut took one of the most famous photographs in history, on the rst human ight to the moon

By Gene Johnson and Audrey McAvoy The Associated Press

SEATTLE — William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, was killed Friday when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters o the San Juan Islands in Washington state. He was 90.

His son, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Anders, con rmed the death to The Associated Press.

“The family is devastated,” he said. “He was a great pilot and we will miss him terribly.”

William Anders, a retired major general, has said the photo was his most signi cant contribution to the space program along with making sure the Apollo 8 command module and service module worked.

Nelson wrote on the social platform X.

NASA Administrator and former Sen. Bill Nelson said Anders embodied the lessons and the purpose of exploration.

“He traveled to the threshold of the Moon and helped all of us see something else: ourselves,”

The photograph, the rst color image of Earth from space, is one of the most important photos in modern history for the way it changed how humans viewed the planet. The photo is credited with sparking the global environmental movement for showing how delicate and isolated Earth appeared from space.

Anders snapped the photo during the crew’s fourth orbit of the moon, frantically switching from black-and-white to color lm.

“Oh my God, look at that picture over there!” Anders said. “There’s the Earth coming up. Wow, is that pretty!”

The Apollo 8 mission in De -

cember 1968 was the rst human space ight to leave lowEarth orbit and travel to the moon and back. It was NASA’s boldest and perhaps most dangerous voyage yet and one that set the stage for the Apollo moon landing seven months later.

“Bill Anders forever changed our perspective of our planet and ourselves with his famous Earthrise photo on Apollo 8,” Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, who is also a retired NASA astronaut, wrote on X. “He inspired me and generations of astronauts and explorers. My thoughts are with his family and friends.”

A report came in around 11:40 a.m. that an older-model plane crashed into the water and sank near the north end of Jones Island, San Juan County Sheri Eric Peter said. Greg Anders con rmed to KING-TV that his father’s body was recovered Friday afternoon. William Anders said in an 1997 NASA oral history interview that he didn’t think the Apollo 8 mission was risk-free but there were important national, patriotic and exploration reasons for going ahead. He estimated there was about a onein-three chance that the crew wouldn’t make it back and the same chance the mission would be a success and the same chance that the mission wouldn’t start to begin with. He said he suspected Christopher Columbus sailed with worse odds. He recounted how Earth

SCHOOLS from page A1

so this is a little bit di erent,” said Assistant Superintendent for Academic Success and Instructional Support Amanda Moran. “This particular policy spring update has 11 policies for revision. Some of these require just slight changes in the footnotes or legal reference changes but a few of these require some decisions to be made.”

The board adjusted policies that lay out the procedures and regulations for foreign exchange students, as well as updated regulations put forth by the School Boards Association.

The board was also briefed on the district’s pursuit of a GEAR UP Grant.

“This is a seven-year grant cycle that could potentially generate over $2 million in funds for our school district,” Moran said. “GEAR UP started in 1998 and is a federally funded program designed to increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.”

The GEAR UP program — Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs — “promotes college going culture for all students beginning in middle school and continuing through the second year of post-secondary education,” and the district doesn’t anticipate the need to commit any spending to support it.

The board also approved the Chatham County Schools’ CTE department’s local plan.

“We did our comprehensive

looked fragile and seemingly physically insigni cant, yet was home.

“We’d been going backwards and upside down, didn’t really see the Earth or the Sun, and when we rolled around and came around and saw the rst Earthrise,” he said. “That certainly was, by far, the most impressive thing. To see this very delicate, colorful orb which to me looked like a Christmas tree ornament coming up over this very stark, ugly lunar landscape really contrasted.”

Anders said in retrospect he wished he had taken more photos, but mission Commander Frank Borman was concerned about whether everyone was rested and forced Anders and Command Module Pilot James A. Lovell Jr. to sleep, “which probably made sense.”

Chip Fletcher, a University of Hawaii professor who has conducted extensive research on coastal erosion and climate change, recalls seeing the photo as a child.

“It just opened up my brain to realize that we are alone but we are together,” he said, adding that it still in uences him today.

“It’s one of those images that never leaves my mind,” he said. “And I think that’s true of many, many people in many professions.”

Anders served as backup crew for Apollo 11 and for Gemini XI in 1966, but the Apollo 8 mission was the only time he ew to space.

needs assessment by surveying both teachers, students and families and we actually had teachers come in, as well our business community, to answer some questions about what pathways we should o er and how to better prepare students to have employability skills upon graduation,” said Executive Director of Secondary Education and CTE Michelle Burton. “Based on the comprehensive needs assessment, we came up with three goals.”

The goals include increasing the number of students participating in work-based learning opportunities by 10%, increasing the number of teachers obtaining industry level credentials by 10% and increasing the number of students becoming completing the program by 10%.

The board also approved a one-year, $118,000 renewal of an agreement with UNC Chapel Hill to have certi ed athletic trainers at Jordan-Matthews, Chatham Central and Seaforth High Schools, as well as a $86,000 contract to expand the AVID program to Chatham Early College and One Academy, on top of the 13 schools already using it. AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is an accelerated college prep program with its own curriculum for grades 6-12 focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading. The Chatham County Schools Board of Education will next meet July 8.

WILLIAM ANDERS / NASA

The Earth rises beyond the surface the moon in one of the most famous photos in human history, from Apollo 8 in 1968.

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CHATHAM MONUMENT

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Job requirements are: Must have a valid NC driver’s license, must be able to lift 75 pounds if necessary. Must have a good attitude, the ability to work well with others and be willing to learn. Also needs reliable transportation to and from work. Pay will be based on the individual and their ability to do the work. Apply in Person to 227 N. 2nd Ave. Siler City, NC 27344

FOOD SERVICES STAFF, Pittsboro Christian Village is accepting applications for Server, Pantry Cook, and Cook. Apply in person 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday, at 1825 East St. in Pittsboro.

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NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS COUNTY OF CHATHAM

THE UNDERSIGNED, having quali ed on the 15th day of September, 2022, as Executrix of the ESTATE OF JOHN DRURY ADAMS A/K/A JOHN D. ADAMS, 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 24th day of August, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This, the 23rd day of May, 2024.

JENNIFER DALMAN

EXECUTRIX

ESTATE OF JOHN DRURY ADAMS

A/K/A JOHN D. ADAMS

Post O ce Box 51549

Durham, North Carolina 27717

NOTE: For publication in The Chatham News on the following dates: May 23, May 30, June 6, and June 13, 2024. Please send the Proof of Publication to Post O ce Box 51549, Durham, North Carolina 27717-1549.

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION

23 CVS 000323-180

In the matter of TBF FINANCIAL, LLC, Plainti v.

RODNEY A. BURNETT, Defendant. Notice of led Notice of Filing of Foreign Judgment, General A davit, and Certi ed/Exempli ed Foreign Judgment to:

Rodney A. Burnett, 284 JC Corner Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312: 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: Enforcement of a Foreign Judgment.

You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than 40 days from the date of the rst publication of this notice, or on or before July 9, 2024, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 30th day of May 2024. Felicia M. Haigh, NC State Bar # 50790 Attorney for Plainti P.O. Box 20248 Raleigh, NC 27619 Telephone: 919-277-2541 Published May 30, June 6, June 13, 2024.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having quali ed on the 17th day of May 2024 as Executor of the Estate of Judith Gay Hallman, 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 30th day of August 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

David L. Huntoon Executor of the Estate of Judith Gay Hallman C/o Gwendolyn C. Brooks Kennon Craver, PLLC 4011 University Drive, Suite 300 Durham, North Carolina 27707 Published: 5/30; 6/6; 6/13; 6/20

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF CHATHAM BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 19SP000083-180 NOTICE OF SALE

BOOKER T. FRANKS, Petitioner, vs. SHEMIKA SKILLINGS, Respondent.

Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County, North Carolina, made in this Special Proceeding, the undersigned Commissioner will on June 28, 2024 at 2:00 o’clock P.M. at the Chatham County Judicial Center, Pittsboro, North Carolina, o er for sale to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate located in Hadley Township, Chatham County, North Carolina: BEING all of Lot #90, containing 4.505 acres, more or less, as shown on a plat entitled “Survey for Bobcat Point Subdivision – Phase IV; Lots 89, 90, 102 and 103,” prepared by Van R. Finch – Land Surveys, PA, dated November 14, 2003, revised November 2, 2003 and revised December 1, 2003, and recorded in Plat Slide 2003-438, Chatham County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. The street address of the property is 120 Elsa Jane Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina.

The highest bidder will be required to deposit $750.00 or ten percent (10%) of the bid price, whichever is greater, with the undersigned Commissioner on the day of sale. The bid will remain open for ten (10) days for an upset bid as by law provided. Said property is being o ered for sale in its “as is” condition. The undersigned Commissioner makes no representation or warranty as to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety condition existing in, on, or relating to the property being o ered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to such conditions are expressly disclaimed. The purchaser shall pay the costs of $0.30 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to maximum of $200.00) required by NCGS §7A-306(a)(2). The purchaser shall also pay, in addition to the price bid, the tax imposed by NCGS §105-228.30 and any other transfer tax.

This 23rd day of May, 2024. Paul S. Messick, Jr., Commissioner N.C. State Bar No. 2979 Post O ce Box 880 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 Telephone: (919) 542-3253 Facsimile: (919) 542-0257 Email: pm@gunnmessick.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY ESTATE OF LILLIAN KAREN PETERSON FILE NO. 24E001284-180 All persons, rms and corporations having claims against Lillian Karen Peterson, deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, are noti ed to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of August, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This is the 30th day of May, 2024. Timothy Wayne Peterson, Executor c/o Chad M. Friesen Monroe, Wallace, Morden & Sherrill, P.A. 3225 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 117 Raleigh, NC 27612 Published May 30, 2024, June 6, 2024, June 13, 2024, and June 20, 2024.

CREDITOR’S NOTICE

Having quali ed on the 22nd day of May 2024, as Administrator of the Estate of Emma Craven, 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 30 th day of August , 2024, 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 24th day May 2024. W. Woods Doster, Administrator of the Estate of Emma Craven 206 Hawkins Avenue Sanford, NC 27330

Attorneys: Law O ces of Doster & Brown, P.A. 206 Hawkins Avenue Sanford, NC 27330 Publish On: May 30th, June 6th, 13th and 20th, 2024.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

A public hearing will be held by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on Monday, June 17, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the courtroom of the Historic Courthouse in Pittsboro, North Carolina at 9 Hillsboro Street. Additional information is available at the Chatham County Planning Department o ce. Speakers are requested to sign up at the meeting prior to the hearing. You may also sign up on the county website prior to the meeting at www.chathamcountync. gov by selecting the heading County Government, then Commissioner Meetings, then Public Input/ Hearing Sign Up. The public hearing may be continued to another date at the discretion of the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive input, both written and oral, on the issues listed below:

A legislative public hearing requested by Drafting and Design Services, Inc on behalf of BOHG Financial, LLC, to rezone Parcel 5132, located at 4133 Old US 1, being approximately 1.331 acres, from R-1 Residential to General Use Neighborhood Business (NB), Cape Fear Township.

A legislative public hearing requested by Roy Tripp on Parcel 19435, located at 3060 Lystra Rd., being approximately 6.05 acres, from MH-NC mobile home non-conforming to R-1 Residential, Williams Township. Testimony is required to be given under oath during the evidentiary hearing for the following item:

Quasi-Judicial Request:

A quasi-judicial public hearing requested by Jordan Lake Business Park, Parcel 17706, located at 1434 Farrington Rd., being approximately 5.701 acres, for a Special Use Permit revision to remove Condition No. 5 from the original approval which prohibits schools from locating in the facility when there are any industrial uses operating at the same time.

A quasi-judicial public hearing requested by Southern Towers BTS, LP for a Special Use Permit for a new 285 ft wireless telecommunications tower on Parcel 60359, located at 4162 Bonlee Bennett Rd., being an area of .66 acres out of the 29 acre tract, Bear Creek Township.

Substantial changes may be made following the public hearing due to verbal or written comments received or based on the Board’s discussions. Notice to people with special needs: If you have an audio or visual impairment, unique accessibility requirements or need language assistance, please call the number listed below prior to the hearing and assistance may be provided. If you have any questions or comments concerning these issues, please call the Chatham County Planning Department at 919-542-8204 or write to P.O. Box 54, Pittsboro N.C. 27312.

NOTICE

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 281 JONES ROAD

NORTH CAROLINA

CHATHAM COUNTY W. Woods Doster, Administrator D.B.N. of the Estate of Odessa Person, Petitioner, vs. Eddie Wayne Person Respondent. Pursuant to the Order for Possession, Custody, Control, and Sale of Real Property led on June 15, 2022, in the above captioned proceeding, NOTICE is hereby given that the subject property described below will be put up for public sale on June 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.; the sale will be held at the Chatham County Courthouse in the designated area for sale. The subject property is commonly referred to as 281 Jones Road, Siler City, North Carolina 27344, PIN 8760-0035-7016, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake on the West side of a road in Bill Gaines’ line about 100 feet west of Bill Gaines’ Southeast corner; thence with West side of said road, South 45 degrees East 210 feet to an iron stake, Ross Siler’s new corner; thence with Ross Siler’s new line North 85 degrees West 210 feet to an iron stake in another new corner with Ross Siler; thence on with Ross Siler’s new line North 45 degrees West 210 feet to an iron stake in Bill Gaines’ line; thence South 85 degrees East 210 feet to a point of BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1 ACRE, more or less.

A cash deposit from the highest bidder equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid is required at the time of public sale. Said bid shall be reported to the Court and will remain open for the requisite upset bid period as required by law. The Court reserves the right to approve and reject all bids. THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS. This the _____ day of ________________, 2024.

J. Grant Brown, Attorney for Administrator Law O ces of Doster & Brown, P.A. 206 Hawkins Avenue Sanford, NC 27330 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

The undersigned Commissioner certi es that he has this day served upon the below listed persons, a copy of the Notice of Sale for 281 Jones Road, Siler City, NC 27344 by depositing a copy in a postpaid wrapper in the United States Postal O ce, properly addressed to each part as follows: Eddie Wayne Person 281 Jones Road Siler City, North Carolina 27344 This the _____ day of ________________, 2024.

J. Grant Brown, Attorney for Commissioner Law O ces of Doster & Brown, P.A. 206 Hawkins Avenue Sanford, NC 27330

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS

CHATHAM COUNTY

HAVING QUALIFIED as Executor of the Estate of

Bobby Deese Lineberry, 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 August, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. This the 14th day of May, 2024.

Donna Lineberry Smith, Executor of the Estate of Bobby Deese Lineberry 165 Fellowship Church Road 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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NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS

CHATHAM COUNTY

HAVING QUALIFIED as Administrator of the Estate of William Edward Gunter, 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 29th day of August, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

This the 21st day of May, 2024.

Herbert Burns Gunter, Administrator of the Estate of William Edward Gunter 224 Asbury Church Road Sanford, North Carolina 27330

MOODY, WILLIAMS, ATWATER & LEE

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

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CHATHAM COUNTY

HAVING QUALIFIED as Administrator of the Estate of Robert Jordan, 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 5th day of September, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

This the 29th day of May, 2024.

Phillip Douglas Jordan, Administrator of the Estate of Robert Jordan 16127 Bowridge Lane Houston, Texas 77053

MOODY, WILLIAMS, ATWATER & LEE

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

BOX 629

SILER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA 27344 (919) 663-2850

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NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS CHATHAM COUNTY

HAVING QUALIFIED as Co-Administrators of the Estate of Grady Ray Coble, 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 12th day of September, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

This the 4th day of June, 2024. Steven Ray Coble and Annette Coble Willett, Co-Administrators of the Estate of Grady Ray Coble 6258 Airport Road Bear Creek, North Carolina 27207 MOODY, WILLIAMS, ATWATER & LEE

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

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All persons, rms and corporations having claims against Frances G. Spaeder a/k/a Frances Grzejka Spaeder, deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, are noti ed to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before September 3, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This 30th day of May, 2024. Je rey A. Spaeder, Co-Executor Estate of Frances G. Spaeder a/k/a Frances Grzejka Spaeder 5209 Jeanne Street Wake Forest, NC 27587 Timothy A. Spaeder, Co-Executor Estate of Frances G. Spaeder a/k/a Frances Grzejka Spaeder 1334 Padstone Drive Apex, NC 27502 Publication dates: 5/30/24; 6/6/24, 6/13/24 and 6/20/24.

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The undersigned, having quali ed as Executor of the Estate of Lucy Buran Cornett of Chatham County, North Carolina, hereby noti es all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of August 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms and corporations indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 20th day of May, 2024 /s/ Joseph Buran Cornett, Executor c/o Charles N. Gri n, III Kirschbaum, Nanney, Keenan & Gri n, P.A. P. O. Box 19766 Raleigh, NC 27619-9766 Dates of Publication: May 23,30,Jun 6,13,2024

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HAVING QUALIFIED as Co-Administrators of the Estate of Genie Lucille Coble, 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 12th day of September, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. This the 4th day of June, 2024. Steven Ray Coble and Annette Coble Willett, Co-Administrators of the Estate of Genie Lucille Coble 6258 Airport Road Bear Creek, North Carolina 27207 MOODY, WILLIAMS, ATWATER & LEE ATTORNEYS AT LAW

Paddock, deceased, of Chatham County, N.C. are noti ed to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before September 4, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This 6th day of June, 2024. Reuben Geroge Paddock, Administrator 101 Conner Drive, STE 402 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 June 6, 13, 20, 27 2024

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State of North Carolina County of Chatham IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO.: 23 E 000547-180 In the Matter of the Estate of CATHERINE LUCILLE GUNTER, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Mary G. Marlowe, having quali ed as Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Catherine Lucille Gunter, deceased, hereby noti es all persons, rms or corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit same to the said Mary G. Marlowe at the address below on or before September 6, 2024, or this Notice may be pleaded in bar of any payment or recovery of same. All persons indebted to said decedent will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the address set out below. This is the 6th day of June, 2024. Mary G. Marlowe, Ancillary Executor Estate of Catherine Lucille Gunter c/o Susan K. Hill, Esq. PO Box 2161 Carolina Beach, NC 28428 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Run Date: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/2024

Sale, use of marijuana permitted under WNC Cherokees ordinance

The Native American tribe opened its dispensary in April

The Associated Press

CHEROKEE — The recreational sale and use of marijuana for adults on western North Carolina tribal land could begin this summer after the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians governing board voted for an ordinance expanding approved use just weeks after its medical marijuana dispensary opened.

Several months earlier, tribe members backed adult recreational use on their reservation. The September referendum, approved by 70% of voters, also required the council to develop legislation to regulate such a market. Tribal leaders spent months crafting the adult-use ordinance approved Thursday by an 8-2 vote.

Plans for a medical cannabis system and the cultivation of cannabis plants already were underway before the referendum, and the tribeowned Great Smoky Cannabis Co. within Eastern Band land

known as the Qualla Boundary opened April 20. Buyers so far have been limited to adults at least 21 years old with a tribe medical cannabis patient card or an out-of-state-approved medical marijuana card.

But now sales and use would be lawful for any adult over 21 — not just tribal members — who comes to the reservation and the Great Smoky Cannabis store, located near the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, news outlets reported.

The legislation still must be rati ed by Principal Chief Michell Hicks to become law.

While marijuana possession or use is otherwise illegal in the state, the federally recognized tribe can pass rules related to cannabis as a sovereign nation.

Forrest Parker with Qualla Enterprises, the tribe’s cannabis subsidiary, said adult-use sales will initially be limited to tribal members, likely starting in July. The expansion to others age 21 and older would happen beginning in early to mid-August, Parker said at a recent council work session on the legislation.

The marijuana sales cen-

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, which opened its dispensary in April, has now approved the sale and use for anyone over the age of 21.

ter is predicted to be more of a revenue-generator for the 14,000-member tribe once its customer base is expanded. Qualla Enterprises released gures before last year’s referendum saying the dispensary could generate $385 million in gross sales revenues in its rst year if the product was available to all adult users, compared to over $200 million if limited to medical patients. The medical marijuana program would continue.

Of North Carolina and its surrounding states, only Virginia allows for the legal recreational

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use of marijuana statewide.

“It’s an extremely historic and exciting time for the tribe and our people on many, many levels,” Parker said after the vote. The resolution e ectively decriminalizes cannabis on the Qualla Boundary but also updates the tribe’s laws to re ect its use. For example, it would be illegal to consume marijuana in public and speci cally illegal to possess or consume marijuana within 100 feet of a school, daycare facility, church or hospital, among other locations. Violating these rules could result in nes, community ser-

vice and a substance abuse assessment, with jail time for subsequent o enses.

The tribal council also approved an amendment to prohibit sales of hemp products by businesses not owned by the tribe on the Boundary.

Hicks said last year he was glad that a recreational marijuana question was being put to the people and that he wanted to see protections to keep cannabis use out of the sight of children if it did pass. He had also sought more ordinance language in the rules about marijuana testing standards.

NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY

FILE#24E001249-180

The undersigned, LANA GINN PARKER, having quali ed on the 15TH day of MAY, 2024, as EXECUTOR of the Estate of BARRY EUGENE PARKER, 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 AUGUST, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 23RD Day of MAY 2024. LANA GINN PARKER, EXECUTOR 1091 MERONIES CHURCH RD BEAR CREEK, NC 27207 Run dates: M23,30,J6,13p

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The undersigned, DEBRA THORNBURG HUCABY, having quali ed on the 5TH day of APRIL, 2024, as EXECUTOR of the Estate of BOBBY HENRY THORNBURG, 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 AUGUST, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 23RD Day of MAY 2024. DEBRA THORNBURG HUCABY, EXECUTOR 7216 VALLEY LAKE DR. RALEIGH, NC 27612 Run dates: M23,30,J6,13p

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NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The undersigned, having quali ed on the 3rd day of May, 2024, as Executor of the Estate of Rosemary L. Smith, 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 23rd day of August, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This 23rd day of May, 2024.

David T. Smith, Executor of the Estate of Rosemary L. Smith Post O ce Box 57579 Durham, North Carolina 27717 Gwendolyn C. Brooks, Attorney Kennon Craver, PLLC 4011 University Drive, Suite 300 Durham, North Carolina 27707 THE CHATHAM NEWS: 5/23/2024, 5/30/2024, 6/6/2024, and 6/13/2024

NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY

FILE#24E00082-180

The undersigned, FRANCES GAIL PARKS, having quali

ed on the 15TH day of MAY, 2024, as ADMINISTRATOR of the Estate of FRANCES M. PARKS, 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 AUGUST, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 23RD Day of MAY 2024.

FRANCES GAIL PARKS, ADMINISTRATOR 1905 INVERNESS LN WILMINGTON, NC 28405 Run dates: M23,30,J6,13p

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NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY FILE#24E001263-180

The undersigned, CHRIS GRAY, having quali ed on the 10TH day of MAY 2024, as ADMINISTRATOR of the Estate of KAYETTA GRAY, 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 11TH Day of SEPTEMBER 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 13th Day of JUNE 2024.

CHRIS GRAY, ADMINISTRATOR

1106 GRACE ST. RALEIGH, NC 27604 Run dates: J13,20,27,Jy4

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COURT FILE: 24E001242-180

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having quali ed as Executor of the Estate of Jean J. Williams, Deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them, duly veri ed, to the undersigned at P.O. Drawer 2958, Burlington, North Carolina 27216 on or before September 9, 2024, or this Notice will be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said Estate should please make immediate payment. This the 6th day of June, 2024.

BENJAMIN D. OVERBY

Executor ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE: Benjamin D. Overby, Esquire THE VERNON LAW FIRM, P.A. P.O. Drawer 2958 Burlington, NC 27216-2958

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Smith Surveyors, and recorded in Plat Slide 2011-133, Chatham County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 866 Three Springs Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Together with and subject to the rights and bene ts for Ingress, egress and regress in and to that new 50’ private access and utility easement as shown on the abovereferenced plat recorded in Plat Slide 2011133, Chatham County Registry, and as set forth in that Declaration of Easement and Road Maintenance Agreement recorded in Book 1577, Page 527, Chatham County Registry. Parcel No. 0061094

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be o ered pursuant to this notice of

Jones, Branz & Whitaker LLP, 4030 Wake Forest Rd., Ste. 300, Raleigh, NC 27609.

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Estate of Larry Winston Ryan, File No.: 24E115 Having quali ed as executor of the estate of Larry Winston Ryan, deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, rms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before the 6 day of September 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 6th day of June 2024.

Dwight Ryan c/o Munson Law Firm, PLLC 894 Sparksford Drive Russellville, AR 72802

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS COUNTY OF CHATHAM THE UNDERSIGNED, having quali ed on the 1st day of May 2024, as Administrator of the ESTATE OF BOBBY AARON RODGERS, 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 August 23, 2024 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This, the 23rd day of May 2024. Aaron Rodgers Administrator ESTATE OF BOBBY AARON RODGERS c/o Richard G. Long III, Attorney Walker Lambe, PLLC Post O ce Box 51549 Durham, North Carolina 27717

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Driver’s license backlog may soon end, DMV commish says

Licenses

could be delivered by the end of June

By Makiya Seminera

The Associated Press

RALEIGH — Thousands of North Carolinians waiting to receive their driver’s license could get their new cards by the end of June, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles said last week.

More than 350,000 physical licenses and identi cation cards have recently been delayed for up to eight weeks, but the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Wayne Goodwin said during a state House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing that the backlog’s end may be in sight. The department anticipates the backlog to be eliminated before June 30.

People waiting on their new

licenses must use a temporary driving certi cate, which expires after 60 days. Those who don’t receive their license before the expiration date are advised to call the DMV. But heated accusations of what caused the signi cant backlog ared up during a June 6 hearing between lawmakers, Goodwin and Lisa Shoemaker, vice president of global corporate relations for IDEMIA, the DMV’s card manufacturer for over 25 years. A coding error in February impacted about 2,100 cards, which resulted in the card manufacturer pausing production for less than a week, Goodwin said. When production started again, the DMV had a 12-day backlog for credentials. Since IDEMIA added a second production facility, the backlog has been signi cantly reduced, Goodwin said. But Shoemaker detailed a

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much di erent story about the backlog’s origin, saying “the DMV did not act with transparency” throughout the process.

The department did not heed IDEMIA’s advice on solutions and did not disclose the root cause of the backlog to the company, she said.

Committee chair Rep. Harry Warren, a Rowan County Republican, said the backlog also impacted people who needed photo IDs to vote in the March 5 primary election.

The department has started transitioning to another manufacturer, CBNSTI in Danville, Virginia. Goodwin said it will not inherit the current backlog.

As part of the transition, the DMV announced last week that a newer, more secure ID card design will be phased in. Goodwin also said that many improvements have been made at the DMV in recent years, such as lling 250 employee vacancies

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Performs complex professional and administrative work planning , organizing, and directing a variety of public works activities including, but not limited to equipment services and street maintenance and repair.

Required Education and Experience Qualifications

High school diploma or high school equivalency supplemented by job -related course work.

and adding online appointments to skip wait lines. Goodwin isn’t a stranger to lawmakers’ DMV concerns, as he was previously grilled by Republican legislators on long wait lines earlier this year. A bill has

also been introduced in the state that would make several changes to the DMV — among them, making the DMV commissioner a governor-appointed position subject to approval by the Senate.

Man killed during struggle with deputy outside Clayton hospital

complex professional and administrative work planning , organizing, and directing a public works activities including, but not limited to equipment services , and street maintenance and repair.

Experience in Public Works, Sanitation, Streets (construction/maintenance of asphalt and drainage structures, etc.), stormwater maintenance, and heavy equipment operations.

Experience working with capital improvement plans and managing workflow.

Experience with contract management and administration.

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Supervisory experience including employee performance evaluations and performance management.

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's licens e

school diploma or h igh school equivalency supplemented by job -related course work. xperience in Public Works, Sanitation, Streets (construction/maintenance of asphalt and drainage structures, etc .), stormwater maintenance, and heavy equipment operations.

Preferred Education and Experience Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, environmental sciences, engineering, or related field and five years of public works experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Experience with storm water engineering

Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B commercial driver license (CDL)

Possession of North Carolina

The Associated Press CLAYTON — A man was shot and killed by a North Carolina sheri ’s deputy outside of a hospital early Monday during a struggle that began when the man tried to take the deputy’s gun, authorities said.

Experience working with capital improvement plans and managing workflow. Experience with contract management and administration. Supervisory experience including employee performance evaluations and performance management.

Possession of NC Flagger certification

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's licens e

Bilingual in both written and spoken English and Spanish.

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Preferred Education and Experience Qualifications

Must obtain a NC Class B commercial driver’s license within six months of hire

Must obtain North Carolina within one year of hire.

Must obtain NC Flagger certification within six months of hire

The shooting happened in a parking lot for UNC Health Johnston in Clayton, news outlets reported.

The Johnston County deputy tried to leave the lot in his patrol car about 5:45 a.m. when a man confronted him and attempted to gain control of the deputy’s rearm, the Johnston sheri ’s o ce said in a new release. The deputy was able to regain control of his weapon, and shots were

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, environmental sciences, engineering, or related field and five years of public works experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

All required certifications and licensures must be maintained with no lapse during the course of employment.

Experience with storm water engineering

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red that resulted in the suspect’s death, the release said. The name of the deputy and the man were not immediately released. The State Bureau of Investigation was asked to review what happened, which is common in such o cer-involved shootings. The deputy has been placed on administrative leave with pay, news outlets said.

Several law enforcement vehicles were at the scene Monday. Hospital security sta were escorting visitors and patients on the campus Monday morning before the hospital returned to normal operations, a hospital spokesperson said.

Clayton is a bedroom community of Raleigh about 15 miles southeast of the capital city. The hospital opened in 2009 with emergency and outpatient services and now includes 50 patient rooms for in-patient care.

$60,000 - $72,000

Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B commercial driver license (CDL) Possession of North Carolina

Possession of NC Flagger certification

This posting is open until filled. A completed Town of Siler City application and resume is required for consideration. The application may be secured from Town Hall, completed and mailed or delivered to City Hall, Attention: Human Resources, 311 N. Second Ave., PO Box 769, Siler City, NC 27344 or submitted via email to dritter@silercity.org. Pre-employment drug testing, DMV check, and background checks are required upon job offer.

Bilingual in both written and spoken English and Spanish.

The Town of Siler City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Siler City’s applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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obtain a NC Class B commercial driver’s license within six months of hire obtain North Carolina within one year of hire.

obtain NC Flagger certification within six months of hire required certifications and licensures must be maintained with no lapse during the course employment.

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$60,000 - $72,000

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posting is open until filled. A completed Town of Siler City application and resume is for consideration. The application may be secured from Town Hall, completed and delivered to City Hall, Attention: Human Resources, 311 N. Second Ave., PO Box City, NC 27344 or submitted via email to dritter@silercity.org. Pre-employment drug DMV check, and background checks are required upon job offer.

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Then State Democratic Party Chairman and current DMV commissioner Wayne Goodwin speaks at Democratic party headquarters in Raleigh in April 2020.

The 23-acre farm is located amid lush green meadows and stands of pine about 5 miles north of Hillsborough, a historic town best known as a haven for artists and writers. In 2016, Elaine Heath, an ordained United Methodist and a former dean of the Duke Divinity School, settled down here with her husband, Randall Bell, and launched a small community known as the Church at Spring Forest.

Heath developed the idea of a shared life of faith while teaching in Texas, at Dallas’ Perkins School of Theology. But the idea has come into full bloom on this farm, which grows food, supports refugee resettlement and provides outdoor retreats for people in the healing professions.

“The No. 1 purpose of the farm is to foster circles of community,” said Heath, who serves as the community “abbess,” traditionally the female superior in a community of nuns, but here the pastoral leader.

“Fostering community has always been important, but especially now because our culture is so polarized,” she added. “Gathering people around food, growing food, preparing food, eating food, sharing food — that breaks down all these barriers and assumptions people have.”

The farm cultivates 3 acres of fruits and vegetables and 3 acres for livestock. It sells vegetables and eggs through its CSA, or community supported agriculture model, in which people buy shares in advance of the growing season and then get a weekly box of produce. (Though the farm is not certi ed organic, it uses organic methodology, which means the land is farmed without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.)

But it is also organized as a faith community, part of the new monastic movement that began three decades ago among lay Protestants who looked to Roman Catholic and particular-

ly Celtic Christianity for inspiration on how laypeople could work, eat and worship as a community.

Spring Forest has four family units living on the farm, but 16 people in total who consider themselves part of the core community, even if some live miles away. Those 16 are committed to the rule of life at Spring Forest: prayer, work, table, neighbor and rest.

The whole group gathers Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. for a 30-minute Zoom meeting, where they share concerns and read prayers they have written.

Once a month there’s an in-person Saturday worship service — so as not to compete with area churches that hold services on Sunday. The farm has no physical church building, and the service typically takes place outdoors, followed by a meal.

Along with the regulars, there are a handful of divinity school students from Duke and Per-

kins who serve as interns. (The church is part of the United Methodist Church’s “Fresh Expressions” initiative.)

Despite the deep Christian commitments of its core members, Spring Forest sees itself as collaborating with people from other faith traditions or no faith tradition.

Grow It, the Wednesday morning program for children and parents, has no faith component. Central to the program is a group of mothers and children, refugees from Afghanistan, who have settled in the area. Volunteers from the farm pick them up in an old church bus and bring them back to their homes. Spring Forest also provides transportation to a Friday English as a Second Language class at a nearby church.

Shaima Muradi, a Muslim woman originally from Afghanistan, coordinates the refugee outreach and serves a translator and liaison. She said the moth-

ers appreciate the opportunity to let their children roam outdoors, connect with nature and eat a nutritious lunch. “These families don’t have any knowledge of the community and once they start coming, they feel so comfortable, they love it, and it’s no pressure, we’re all happy here,” said Muradi.

Heath was helping her Perkins students organize a shared home for a group of African refugees living in subpar rentals in Dallas when she rst got involved with alternative faith communities. She especially credits a former student, an immigrant from Kenya named Francis Kinyua, now a UMC pastor in Nebraska, with helping her establish Spring Forest after introducing her to ideas about regenerative farming wrapped around a life of work and prayer.

The farm on which Spring Forest sits was once home to a Black family whose house was

set on re in an act of racial violence in the 1960s. For that reason, Heath dedicated the piece of the land around a chimney that remained as a place of healing for di erent kinds of trauma, including trauma to the Earth.

Joan Thanupakorn, who lives in Durham, was at Wednesday’s Grow It event with one baby on a carrier strapped to her chest and another walking through the woods with her father. She and her husband have taken on a challenge of spending 1,000 hours outdoors this year, or about three hours a day, she said.

“It’s so nice to get some hours in,” Thanupakorn said. “And there’s not a lot of low-cost things in the area, and so it’s nice to have something that’s affordable.” (Grow It is free.)

Piotr Plewa, a visiting scholar at Duke University, came with his son, Max. He said he liked the exposure to refugee children and also the lessons about farming.

“Here kids can see that they can pick up a strawberry from the ground and eat it,” Plewa said. “There are people who think that a fruit is only good if you buy it from a store.”

Those are the kinds of lessons Heath is happy for children to learn.

Heath, whose main chore on the farm is caring for the goats, said that is the kind of learning that lies at the heart of Christianity, which she likes to practice more than to preach.

“We’re creating a deeply contemplative community that’s also very active in the world and that’s here for our neighbors,” she said. “For me, Christian discipleship is really about creating communities and helping people to love well.”

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Chef Shanetta Edwards prepares a lunch in the outdoor kitchen with bounty from the Spring Forest farm.

CHATHAM SPORTS

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Seaforth’s Carsyn Ward, Regan Willauer, So a Viana and Emma O’Rourke react after winning the NCHSAA 2A State Championship.

& RECORD

Top storylines from a highly successful year of county sports

State champions, deep playo runs and memorable performances make the list

By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record

THERE WAS hardly a dull moment in Chatham County’s 2023-24 high school sports year. There were many intriguing storylines and developments that illustrate just how successful of an athletic year the county had. With multiple state championships, deep playo s runs and memorable individual performances, here are the top 10 local storylines that best de ned a rich sports season in Chatham County.

Honorable mention: Jordan-Matthews football wins thriller over Chatham Central

Jordan-Matthews and Chatham Central, longtime rivals, met on the football eld in early September with each team looking for its rst win. After a back-and-forth a air ending with Nick Glover knocking

down Chatham Central’s last shot at the end zone, the Jets avenged the previous year’s loss to the Bears and “restored order” in the county in the 30 -26 victory.

10. Jordan-Matthews boys’ soccer dominates conference play

After taking its rst and only loss in Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference play to Seaforth, Jordan-Matthews’ boys’ soccer team ripped o eight conference wins in a row, including seven straight shutouts and a 4-0 revenge win over the Hawks. The Jets nished 12 -1-1 in conference play and made it to the 2A East regional semi nal game.

9. Jordan-Matthews softball playo run

Jordan-Matthews’ softball team, like it did during the regular season, had to rally to keep its playo run alive. Down 3-1 in the sixth inning against North Johnston in the second round of the 2A playo s, Lilli Hicks’ walk-o hit in the bottom of the seventh completed the 4-3 comeback. Against Roa-

noke Rapids in the third round, the Jets entered the nal inning down 2-1, but they scored seven runs and got the necessary outs to win, 8-2.

8. Reid Albright leads Chatham Central boys’ basketball to impressive year

Finishing the season averaging 22.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, Reid Albright was the focal point of Chatham Central boys’ basketball’s 24-5 record. The Bears opened the season with 12 straight wins, a stretch in which Albright scored at least 30 points three times.

7. Drake Powell balls out in John Wall Invitational

In a tight battle with Richmond and NC State signee Paul McNeil at the John Wall Invitational, Drake Powell led Northwood to a 56-53 victory, putting up a season-high 30 points, 12 rebounds and two steals. Powell came close to another double-double in the championship game against the highly touted

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Chatham Post 292 pulls away in 10th to beat Randolph County Post 45

Post 292 is now 3-0 against Randolph County this season

By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record

ASHEBORO — Chatham Post 292’s games against Randolph County Post 45 may take longer than usual, but so far, they’ve all ended with the same result.

Post 292 beat Post 45 at McCrary Park on Thursday, 7-4, in a long 10-inning battle. Chatham is now 3-0 over the Randolph County team this season. The latest meeting was the second time the teams went into extra innings, as Chatham beat Randolph County in eight innings on May 30.

Just like the previous meeting that needed extra time, Thursday’s game turned out to be a low-scoring a air in the rst seven innings.

Chatham’s Kelton Fuquay knocked in the rst run of the game in the top of the rst inning, sacri cing himself to bring baserunner Ian McMillan home. With a 1-0 lead, Post 292 pitcher Salvador Delgado faced just four batters and allowed only one hit to hold Randolph County scoreless in the opening inning.

Chatham took advantage of some of Post 45’s defensive mistakes in the top of the second inning to put more runs on the board. After Simon Delgado got

Seaforth wins 2A Wells Fargo Cup, Chatham County athletes receive NCHSAA awards

Crossman and Hussey received scholarship awards

By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record

THE NORTH Carolina High School Athletic Association held its Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, honoring the statewide award winners and scholarship recipients for the 2023-24 school year. The awards ceremony was held at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. The

NCHSAA released the award winners Thursday. Chatham County schools and athletes received honors for their accomplishments this season. Here’s a look at local NCHSAA award winners:

Seaforth High School –2A Wells Fargo Cup

Seaforth High School won the 2A Wells Fargo Cup for the 2023-24 academic year. The award recognizes the high schools that achieve the best overall interscholastic athlet-

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Eduardo Gutierrez of Chatham County Post 292 gets hit by a pitch in a game against Randolph County Post 45 at McCrary Park in Asheboro.

NEWS

Chatham County athletes earn baseball, girls’ soccer all-state honors

Aidan Allred was named NCBCA 1A player of the year

By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record

THE NORTH Carolina Baseball Coaches Association and the North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association released all-state teams last week for baseball and girls’ soccer, respectively.

All-state selections are voted on by coaches who are members of the respective associations. Here’s a look at which Chatham County athletes earned all-state honors:

BASEBALL

Aidan Allred (NCBCA 1A player of the year, Chatham Charter)

After having one of the best individual seasons in North Carolina, Chatham Charter shortstop Aidan Allred earned 2024 NCBCA 1A player of the year and all-state honors. This is Allred’s second all-state selection as he made the 1A all-state team in 2022. Allred, now an incoming freshman at Brunswick Community College, played in 26 games (including playo s) and achieved a .612 batting average (second in NCHSAA, per MaxPreps), 46 RBIs (third in NCHSAA), 52 runs ( fth in NCHSAA) and seven home runs (tied for fourth in NCHSAA).

Anthony Lopossay (Chatham Central)

Chatham Central pitcher Anthony Lopossay received 1A NCBCA all-state honors for the 2024 season, earning his second

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the inning started with a single, he advanced to third base during Chancellor Terry’s following atbat due to two dropped pitches.

Terry sacri ced himself to bring Delgado home for Chatham’s second run, and later in the inning, a double from Anders Johansson brought Jace Young around for a 3-0 lead.

Post 292 kept the advantage until the bottom of the third inning. With two runners on base and zero outs, Randolph County’s Caleb Stickle hit a three-run homer to left eld and tied the game.

From that point, both teams struggled immensely from the plate. Neither team got a hit nor a run until the top of the seventh inning when Fuquay hit a single and made it to rst base safely due to an error.

With the game still tied at three runs apiece in the bottom of the seventh inning, Stickle, with one out, sacri ced himself to get two runners, Clay Hill (second base) and Jake Riddle (third base), in scoring position, however Chatham pitcher Stratton Barwick struck out Drew Harmon in the next at-bat to leave the runners stranded.

The batting woes continued for both teams in the eighth inning as both teams went scoreless and only combined for one hit.

Chatham broke the ice in the top of the ninth inning, though. After Joaquin Gordon hit a single to start the inning, he advanced to third base after Riddle threw two wild pitches at Fuquay. Riddle walked Fuquay, and in Overman’s following at-bat, he hit a

Jordan-Matthews’ Ian McMillan delivers a pitch against Wheatmore during the ZooKeepers Classic in April. McMillan was named to the 2A All-State team.

straight appearance on the 1A all-state team. In his senior season, Lopossay pitched in 48.2 innings, achieving a 6-3 record on the mound, 67 strikeouts, 19 walks and an earned run average of .734. He also improved as a batter with a .427 batting average, two home runs and 14 RBIs this past year. The Chatham Central standout signed in May to play baseball at Cleve -

single to right eld, bringing Gordon in for the fourth run.

Three straight outs ended Chatham’s batting turn, and Randolph County returned the favor in the bottom of the ninth.

Barwick walked Hill and Stickle. During Harmon’s following at-bat, Hill got thrown out on an attempt to reach third base, but Harmon sacri ced himself with a groundout to send Stickle to third. Post 45’s Caleb Dunn knocked Stickle in to tie the game with a double, sending the game to a 10th inning.

Chatham responded by putting together its best inning from the plate all game in the top of the 10th. Following Eduardo Gutierrez’s strikeout to start the inning, McMillan sent a ball just beyond the reach of Harmon, the right elder, and tripled. Johansson’s short hit in the next atbat brought McMillan home for the fth run, and with the help of the rst baseman dropping the throw out, Johansson avoided the out and made it down the line safely. Following a groundout from Gordon, Fuquay also made it to rst base safely due to the rst baseman dropping the throw out again. Overman took advantage of the mistake and doubled to left eld, sending Johansson and Fuquay around for a 7-4 lead going into the bottom of the 10th.

Barwick and the Chatham defense took care of business in the nal inning, going three up and three down to clinch the win.

Chatham will return from a week-long break and play Randolph County again Friday at 7 p.m. at Jordan-Matthews High School.

land Community College.

Ian McMillan (Jordan-Matthews)

Jordan-Matthews shortstop Ian McMillan earned 2A allstate honors for the rst time in his career. The two-time Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference player of the year recorded a .429 batting average, 12 RBIs,

31 runs, two home runs and a career high .945 elding percentage in his senior campaign. McMillan signed in March to play baseball at Brunswick Community College.

GIRLS’ SOCCER

So a Viana (Seaforth) Seaforth mid elder and for-

ward So a Viana earned 2A allstate honors for the rst time in her high school career. Viana had a breakout sophomore season in which she achieved 68 goals (third in NCHSAA) and 47 assists ( rst in NCHSAA) in 26 games (including playo s). She scored at least four goals in nine games this season, scoring a career-high six goals against Granville Central in the rst round of the 2A playo s.

Caitlin Erman (Seaforth)

Seaforth striker and forward Caitlin Erman received her rst 2A all-state selection after a highly productive junior season. In 26 games (including playo s), Erman accumulated 47 goals and 41 assists (third in NCHSAA). She scored at least two goals in 14 games, and she also scored a career-high six goals against Granville Central in the rst round of the 2A playo s.

Amelia Cherry (Woods Charter)

Woods Charter mid elder Amelia Cherry earned her rst 1A all-state selection for her sophomore season. In 26 games (including playo s), Cherry led the Wolves with 46 goals. She scored at least three goals in eight games in 2024.

Sienna Gray (Woods Charter)

Woods Charter forward Sienna Gray made the 1A all-state team for the 2024 season. In 24 games (including playo s), Gray scored 32 goals and recorded 24 assists. She also made 1A allstate team in 2023.

Leyla Noronha

Woods Charter mid elder Leyla Noronha earned 1A all-state honors for her senior year. Noronha accumulated 43 goals and 28 assists in 28 games (including playo s). She also earned all-state honors in 2022 and 2023.

Don’t Let Investments Take a Vacation

Don’t Let Investments Take a Vacation

Summertime is almost here — and for many people that means it’s time to hit the road. But even if you decide to take a vacation, you’ll want other areas of your life to keep working — especially your investments. So, how can you prevent your investfrom going on “vacation”? Here are a few suggestions:

• Check your progress. You want your investments to be working hard for you, so you’ll need to check on their performance periodically — but be careful about how you evaluate results. Don’t compare your portfolio’s results against those of a market index, such as the S&P 500, which tracks the stock performance of 500 large U.S. companies listed on American stock exchanges. This comparison may not be particularly valid because your own portfolio ideally should include a range of investments, including U.S. and foreign stocks, corporate and government bonds, securities. So, instead of checking your progress against a market index, use benchmarks meaningful to your individual situation, such as whether your portfolio is showing enough growth potential based on a compounding rate of return to keep you moving toward a comfortable retirement and other long-term goals.

• Invest with a purpose. When you work intensely at something, it’s usually And this sense of purpose applies to investing, too. If you buy a stock here, and another one there, based on “hot” tips you might have seen on television or the internet, you may end up with a jumbled your needs. Instead, try to follow a longterm investment strategy based on your mulation needs, liquidity and time horizon, always with an eye toward where you

want to go in life — how long you plan to work, what sort of retirement lifestyle you envision, and so on.

• Be strategic with your investments.

Over the years, you will likely have a and you’ll want your investment portfolio working to help achieve all of them. That means, though, that you’ll likely need to match certain investments with

Summertime is almost here — and for many people that means it’s time to hit the road. But even if you decide to take a vacation, you’ll want other areas of your life to keep working — especially your investments. So, how can you prevent your investfrom going on “vacation”? Here are a few suggestions:

• Check your progress. You want your investments to be working hard for you, so you’ll need to check on their performance periodically — but be careful about how you evaluate results. Don’t compare your portfolio’s results against those of a market index, such as the S&P 500, which tracks the stock performance of 500 large U.S. companies listed on American stock exchanges. This comparison may not be particularly valid because your own portfolio ideally should include a range of investments, including U.S. and foreign stocks, corporate and government bonds, securities. So, instead of checking your progress against a market index, use benchmarks meaningful to your individual situation, such as whether your portfolio is showing enough growth potential based on a compounding rate of return to keep you moving toward a comfortable retirement and other long-term goals.

similar plan, you’re putting away money for retirement. But if you want to help your children go to college or receive some other type of post-secondary education or training, you might want to save in a 529 education savings plan, which allows tion expenses. Or, if you want to save for a short-term goal, such as a wedding or a long vacation, you might choose an tion of principal, so the money will be available when you need it. Ultimately, this type of goals-based investing can help ensure your portfolio is always working on your behalf, in the way you intended. When you take a vacation, you will hopefully be more relaxed and refreshed. But if you let your investments stop working as hard as they should, the results could be stressful. So, be diligent about your investment strategy, monitor it regularly and make those moves appropriate for your situation. By doing so, you can’t necessarily guarantee a long day at the beach, but you’ll have a good chance of enjoying a sunny outlook.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

• Invest with a purpose. When you work intensely at something, it’s usually And this sense of purpose applies to investing, too. If you buy a stock here, and another one there, based on “hot” tips you might have seen on television or the internet, you may end up with a jumbled your needs. Instead, try to follow a longterm investment strategy based on your mulation needs, liquidity and time horizon, always with an eye toward where you want

Edward Jones, Member SIPC.

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Chatham County Post 292 Salvador Delgado looks into the dugout as rain falls in a game against Randolph Post 45. The game was later delayed.

Chatham County Heroes League team survives late South Wake rally, wins 10-7 in extra innings

Chatham County moved to 2-1 after the win

By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record

APEX — Chatham Coun-

ty’s rst USA Softball Heroes League team is o to a solid start this summer.

After giving up a 7-3 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning, Chatham County Post 292 beat South Wake 10-7 in extra innings on June 5 following its win over South Wake just two days prior.

“(Chatham County) came out, made a couple of errors, gave them a few runs in the rst inning, we got down, and they showed a lot of heart coming back,” Chatham County head coach Todd Brown said. “They pulled together as a team in the end.”

In the teams’ second meeting of the season, Chatham County got o to a slow start from the plate. Post 292 went three up and three down in the rst two innings while South Wake got its bats going early.

South Wake struck rst in the bottom of the rst inning after a single from Julie Selig sent Savanna Mullins, who was hit by a pitch, and pinch runner Aly Sauerbrei home for a 2-0 lead.

In the bottom of the second inning, South Wake continued its momentum with a double from Addy Clarke that rolled under Chatham County shortstop Logan Gunter’s glove. Ashleigh Mannion followed that immediately with another double to send Clarke in and give South Wake a 3-0 lead.

Chatham County didn’t give in though.

Lilli Hicks’ single to start the top of the third inning sparked a monster rally from Chatham County in which it scored ve runs on seven hits before its batting turn ended.

Marcy Clark, Calissa Clendenin and Jaylee Williams all reached rst base following Hicks’ hit, but Hicks got thrown out on an attempt to reach home after Clendenin’s single.

Williams’ bunt to load the bases set Gunter up for her single to right eld that sent in Clark for Chatham County’s rst score. With South Wake making

a pitching change from Whitehurst to Mullins, a sacri ce y from Sophia Murchison and doubles from Avery Kiger and Emma Burke brought in three more runs to give Chatham County a 5-3 lead going into the bottom of the third inning.

The score stayed put until the top of the sixth inning in which Gunter and Murchison each picked up an RBI to give Chatham County a 7-3 lead.

Chatham County maintained the advantage until the bottom of the seventh in which three straight batters walked by Hicks loaded the bases and put Post 292 on its heels.

With one out, Mullins hit a single to the in eld to send Sauerbrei home and load the bases once again. Leah Gore followed that with a double deep to left eld, sending in three runs to tie the game.

Gore reached third base during the following at-bat, but a yout ended the inning and South Wake’s chances of stealing the win.

In the top of the eighth inning with Clark starting as a baserunner on second base, Chatham County sent Clark home for the lead after singles

from Clendenin, Williams and Gunter. Post 292 followed that with a strikeout and a popup, but Burke took advantage of the loaded bases, sending a double to right eld to send Clendenin and Williams home for two more runs.

“I knew what (Mullins) was going to throw, and I just had to go up there being ready to hit,” Burke said. “I was not going down. I wanted to get on base and help my team out.”

With a 10-7 lead going into the bottom of the eighth inning, Hicks redeemed herself on the mound with a three-up-threedown inning. Murchison made a spectacular catch for the rst out from the third base position, running past the Chatham County dugout and diving near the fence to grab a foul ball.

“I made an error in the previous inning with bases loaded, so I knew I had to make up for myself,” Murchison said. “Every time I see the ball remotely close, I want try my best to get it, so I just wanted to try to make the play for my team.”

After the win, Chatham County improved to 2-1, and it will play South Wake two more times this year.

Emma Burke

Chatham County Hero League

Emma Burke, a rst baseman for the Chatham County Heroes League softball team, earns athlete of the week honors for the week of June 3. Burke, a rising senior at Chatham Central, went 4-for-5 from the plate and contributed four RBIs in Chatham County’s 10-7 win over South Wake on June 5.

After Chatham County gave up a 7-3 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning, Burke doubled to right eld in the top of the eighth, knocking in two runs to put Chatham County’s lead back up to three. Just three games in to the Heroes League season, Burke has seven hits.

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Emma Burke (left) and Sophia Murchison discuss their big games in Chatham County’s USA Heroes softball win over South Wake.

ic performance in each of the state’s four classi cations.

The Hawks won 13 team and individual state championships this year. Seaforth won team state titles for wrestling (individual team title), boys’ golf and girls’ soccer. Individual state champions included Ty Willoughby (golf), Josh Miller (wrestling, 120 pounds), Layne Armstrong (wrestling, 126 pounds), Sydney Burleigh (swimming), Jack Anstrom (cross country, indoor track and outdoor track) and Will Cuicchi (indoor track and outdoor track).

Burleigh won the school’s rst state championship in a girls’ sport after winning the girls’ 100-yard butter y. After winning his second cross country title in the fall, Anstrom won the boys’ indoor 3,200 meter run and the boys’ outdoor 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs. Cuicchi won his second straight boys’ indoor 1,000-meter and the boys’ outdoor 800-meter.

Mackenzie Crossman (Chatham Charter) – Alford Family Golf Scholarship

Chatham Charter’s Mackenzie Crossman was the female re -

Kendre Harrison and Reidsville as he recorded 16 points and nine rebounds in the close loss. In the John Wall Invitational opener against Orange, Powell poured in 15 points.

6. Northwood, Seaforth girls’ basketball rivalry

Playing in the same conference for the rst time, Northwood and Seaforth’s girls’ basketball teams met in four highly anticipated matchups. Seaforth won the regular season series, 2-0, but the Chargers got revenge in the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference tournament

The number of individual and team state titles won by Seaforth this year

cipient of the Alford Family Golf Scholarship. This is the second awarding of the scholarship. The NCHSAA requires that recipients display leadership qualities, including sportsmanship as a player and integrity as a person and continue their educational and athletic career at the next level.

Crossman earned Central Tar Heel 1A Conference golfer of the year honors in all four years of her high school career and won a regional title in 2023. She nished in the top 10 at the 1A/2A state championships in all four years of her career, too. Crossman also volunteered in high school, working as a scorekeeper at di erent golf events and serving the community as a talent show planner, tutor and summer program and vacation

title game. The two teams met again in the third round of the 2A state playo s, and Seaforth got the last laugh.

5. Maddie Kaczmarczyk, Aidan Allred ll stat sheets

Chatham Central softball pitcher Maddie Kaczmarczyk and Chatham Charter shortstop Aidan Allred did some serious damage from the mound and at the plate, respectively. Kaczmarczyk recorded a 2.32 earned run average (sixth in 1A East according to MaxPreps), 169 strikeouts (third in 1A East) and 14 wins ( rst in 1A East). Allred achieved a .612 batting average (second in NCHSAA),

bible school helper. Crossman will play golf and study exercise science at Barton College.

Kelsey Hussey (Chatham Central) –NCHSAA Scholar Award

Chatham Central’s Kelsey Hussey was one of four North Carolina athletes to receive the NCHSAA Scholar Award, a one-time $2,500 scholarship. The award requires recipients to be graduating student athletes who have played on a varsity sanctioned sports team for at least two years with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Hussey played basketball, softball and volleyball with the Bears, earning all-conference honors in softball and two all-conference honors in volleyball. She holds the Chatham Central school record for career assists in volleyball.

In her high school career, Hussey was heavily involved in school clubs, and she was the student representative for the My Future NC 2024 video campaign.

Outside of school, she spends time as a volunteer for her church and community. Hussey will play volleyball and study psychology and criminal justice at Pfei er University.

46 RBIs (third in NCHSAA), 52 runs ( fth in NCHSAA) and seven home runs (tied for fourth in NCHSAA).

4. Jack Anstrom wins multiple state titles

Seaforth runner Jack Anstrom added four state championship wins to his resume this year, winning the 2A boys’ cross-country title, the 1A/2A boys’ indoor 3,200 meter run title and the boys’ outdoor 1,600 meter and 3,200 meter run titles. The rising senior now has ve state championship wins.

3. Woods Charter boys’ basketball makes rst

playo appearance

Woods Charter’s boys’ basketball team had a historic 202324 season in which it broke its single-season wins record with 12 wins and made its rst state playo appearance. The turnaround took a great deal of mental toughness, belief and hard work from the players and second-year varsity head coach Leonard McNair.

2. Seaforth wrestling triumphs at wrestling state championships

After coming close to its rst individual titles in previous years and falling just short of the 2024

2A dual team title, Seaforth nally broke through for an individual team title, and Josh Miller (120 pounds) and Layne Armstrong (126 pounds) won their rst individual state championships.

1. Seaforth’s girls’ soccer’s dominant season

From April 11 through its state title victory on June 1, Seaforth did not allow a goal in regulation, staying defensively solid in rst-half routs and close games. Going 14-0 in conference play and shutting out every playo opponent in regulation, the Hawks left no doubt on who was the best girls’ soccer team in the 2A classi cation.

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Kelsey Hussey won the NCHSAA Scholar Award, giving her scholarship money to use while she plays volleyball at Pfei er University.

Restaurants, chefs make up eclectic mix vying for James Beard Awards

It’s the culinary world’s equivalent of the Oscars

By Sophia Tareen The Associated Press

CHICAGO —From Seattle

pho shops to an East African eatery in Detroit, an eclectic mix of restaurants and chefs is vying for the coveted James Beard Awards, which will be announced Monday at a ceremony in Chicago. More than 100 restaurants are nalists in 22 categories for the culinary world’s equivalent of the Oscars.

The most anticipated categories include awards for outstanding restaurateur, chef and restaurant. “People are working hard to make things happen, and they know that this can be a game-changer,” said Tanya Holland, chair of the awards committee. Judges, who mostly remain anonymous, try the cuisine before voting. Nominees

are reviewed for the food and their behavioral code of ethics, including how employees are treated.

Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere, who ed Burundi about a decade ago and now own Baobab Fare in Detroit, are among ve nalists in the outstanding restaurateur category. The couple faced a difcult road as refugees opening a business in the U.S. Their restaurant’s menu features kuku, pan-fried chicken in a tangy mustard-onion sauce served with fried plantains, stewed yellow beans and coconut rice. Mamba said the nomination is already a win for them because they can inspire others. “We are so happy with this,” said Mamba. “Hey, if Mamba and Nadia made it, you, too, can.”

The other restaurateur nalists are Chris Viaud with three restaurants in New Hampshire; Hollis Wells Silverman with the Eastern Point Collec -

tive that runs several Washington, D.C., restaurants; and Erika and Kelly Whitaker for restaurants in Boulder, Colorado. The James Beard Foundation has bestowed awards since 1991, except in 2020 and 2021, when the organization scrapped them as the restaurant industry was reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of this year’s nalists are already lauded, including Michael Ra di, whose Washington, D.C., restaurant Albi was awarded a coveted Michelin Star in 2022. He is among ve nalists for the Outstanding Chef award.

Albi, which means “my heart” in Arabic, pays homage to Ra di’s Palestinian roots by using Old World food preparation techniques. Everything is cooked over charcoal, including grape leaves stu ed with lamb and sfeeha, a meat pie. “The idea of showcasing Palestinian cooking on a di erent level and light excites me,” he said.

this week in history

Accused witch hanged in rst Salem trial, Mandela sentenced to life

More than 80 people were killed at Le Mans in France, motor racing’s worst disaster

The Associated Press

JUNE 8

A.D. 632: The prophet Muhammad died in Medina.

1864: Abraham Lincoln was nominated for another term as president during the National Union (Republican) Party’s convention in Baltimore.

1867: Modern American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin.

1968: Authorities announced the capture in London of James Earl Ray, the suspected assassin of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

2018: Celebrity chef, author and CNN host Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room in eastern France.

JUNE 9

1692: Bridget Bishop was hanged in the first execution of the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts.

1732: James Oglethorpe received a charter from Britain’s King George II to found the colony of Georgia.

1870: Author Charles Dickens died in Gad’s Hill Place, England.

1915: Guitarist, songwriter and inventor Les Paul was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

JUNE 10

1935: Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio, by Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith and William Griffith Wilson.

1977: James Earl Ray, the convicted assassin of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., escaped from Brushy Mountain State Prison in Tennessee with six others; he was recaptured three days later.

1983: Britain’s Conservatives, led by Prime Minister

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President Reagan stands in front of the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin where he said, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”

Margaret Thatcher, won a decisive election victory.

JUNE 11

1509: England’s King Henry VIII married his first wife, Catherine of Aragon 1770: Captain James Cook, commander of the British Endeavour, “discovered” the

Great Barrier Reef off Australia by running onto it.

1776: The Continental Congress formed a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence calling for freedom from Britain.

1955: More than 80 people were killed during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, motor racing’s worst disaster.

1962: Three prisoners at Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay staged an escape, leaving the island on a makeshift raft; they were never found or heard from again.

JUNE 12

1630: Englishman John Winthrop, leading a fleet carrying Puritan refugees, arrived at the Massachusetts Bay Colony, where he became its governor.

1776: Virginia’s colonial legislature adopted a Declaration of Rights.

1942: Anne Frank, a German-born Jewish girl living in Amsterdam, received a diary for her 13th birthday, less than a month before she and her family went into hiding from the Nazis.

1963: Civil rights leader Medgar Evers, 37, was shot and killed outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi.

Andrew McCarthy reconnects with Brat Pack, Paul McCartney & Wings release bootleg

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AVA DUVERNAY’S stirringly humanistic adaptation of “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” is streaming on Hulu and actor Andrew McCarthy reconnecting with some of this fellow Brat Pack alumni for the documentary “Brats” are some of the new television, movies and music headed to a device near you.

MOVIES TO STREAM

Ah, the Brat Pack. Generations of young stars have come and gone since the 1980s, when there was a rush of fresh faces like Ally Sheedy, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald and Emilio Estevez. Still, no crop has since been entirely so de ned in the public imagination. In “Brats,” debuting Thursday on Hulu, actor Andrew McCarthy sets out to reconnect with some of his fellow Brat Pack alumni, including all those mentioned above. It was a complicated and often unwanted label for them, though some have since come to terms with it.

“Origin,” Ava DuVernay’s stirringly humanistic adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson’s bestseller “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” begins streaming Mon-

day on Hulu. In the lm, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor stars as Wilkerson, portraying the author as she investigates historical and contemporary cases of caste systems while navigating personal relationships that put broad social constructs into an intimate context. “Origin” was too much overlooked during awards season and its January theatrical run despite enthusiastic reviews from critics. Those included AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr, who called it “a powerful and artistic interpretation of an academic book that was anything but an obvious candidate for a narrative feature.”

Another movie that failed to click with moviegoers in theaters but deserves another look is “Dumb Money,” Craig Gillespie’s entertaining romp through the GameStop stock frenzy. It may sound like another “Big Short”-esque ri on nancial farce, and “Dumb Money” is sort of that. But it’s a fun David vs. Goliath story with an energetic cast (including Paul Dano, America Ferrera, Anthony Ramos, Pete Davidson and Nick O erman) that does a surprisingly good job of nailing the pandemic year of 2021, its TikTok memes and a short-lived shift in Wall Street power dynamics. In his review, AP’s Mark Kennedy

wrote, “the little guy — or at least the little guy with a few hundred bucks to sink into the stock market — gets a movie to cheer.”

MUSIC TO STREAM

On Friday, Paul McCartney & Wings will nally o cially release one of the most widely bootlegged albums of all time — 50 years after its original recording — “One Hand Clapping.” Fans have long been familiar with the collection, which was recorded at Abbey Road as Wings lmed a documentary, but they’ve never heard this material straight from the source. McCartney fans, this one is for you. The music industry’s decline in the early ’00s around the advent of digital piracy through peer-topeer le-sharing platforms like Limewire and Kazaa has been expertly documented. But who is responsible for the initial piracy, exactly? “How Music Got Free” is a new docu-series from Paramount+, adapted from a 2015 book of the same name that dives into the phenomenon’s origins. No spoilers, but it involves a few teen hackers, a CD factory worker from North Carolina and, in this interpretation, narration from Method Man, courtesy lmmak-

er Alex Stapleton. A&E’s “Biography” series returns with a few specials on ’80s rock ’n’ roll greats: Bret Michaels, Dee Snider, Sammy Hagar and Sebastian Bach, among them. Michaels is kicking things o on Sunday — or Monday on the A&E App — with an episode that documents his rise to fame in the glam-metal band Poison and his career as a reality TV star (VH1’s “Rock of Love with Bret Michaels,” “Celebrity Apprentice”).

SHOWS TO STREAM

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in his rst TV role as a prosecutor accused of murder in “Presumed Innocent” for Apple TV+. The series is based on a novel by Scott Turow and was made into a lm starring Harrison Ford in 1990. In real life, Peter Sarsgaard is married to Jake’s sister Maggie, who plays Gyllenhaal’s courtroom adversary. “Presumed Innocent” premieres Wednesday. Just in time for summer vacation, a new Peanuts series called “Camp Snoopy” premieres Friday on Apple TV+. Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts set out to earn their merit badges by completing outdoor activities, while Charlie Brown and his friends have their

adventures at camp.

From farmhouses to mountain retreats to ranches, couples seek out their ideal country dwelling in the new show “Find My Country House” for A&E. Trish Suhr hosts the show, dropping on Saturday. “Find My Country House” is co-produced by Reese Witherspoon’s production company, Hello Sunshine. It streams the next day on the A&E app and across major TV providers’ VOD platforms.

In season two of HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” the characters splinter o into di erent factions of Westeros. The crux is the Targaryen civil war for control of the Iron Throne. The new season of the “Game of Thrones” prequel debuts Sunday on HBO and streams on Max the same night. MGM+ rewinds to 1970s Miami when cocaine was king in “Hotel Cocaine,” debuting Sunday. Danny Pino stars as a Cuban exile working as the Mutiny Hotel’s general manager, the town’s hottest club. Pino’s character manages to stay neutral between the drug lords and the government o cials who frequent the place until he’s forced to connect with his estranged drug kingpin brother. Michael Chiklis and Mark Feuerstein also star.

famous birthdays this week

The Associated Press

June 9: Sports commentator Dick Vitale is 85. Actor Michael J. Fox is 63. Actor Johnny Depp is 61. Actor Natalie Portman is 43.

June 10: Actor Gina Gershon is 62. Actor Jeanne Tripplehorn is 61. Model/actor Elizabeth Hurley is 59. Singer Faith Evans is 51.

June 11: Drummer Frank Beard of ZZ Top is 75. Actor Hugh Laurie (“House”) is 65. Talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz is 64. Actor Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) is 55.

June 12: Sports announcer Marv Albert is 83. Country singer-guitarist Junior Brown is 72. Actor Timothy Bus eld is 67. Actor Jason Mewes (“Clerks”) is 50. Blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd is 47.

June 13: Actor Malcolm McDowell is 81. Actor/ comedian Tim Allen is 71. Singer David Gray is 56. Singerguitarist Rivers Cuomo of Weezer is 54. Actor Steve-O (“Jackass”) is 50. Actors Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen are 38. Actor Ally Sheedy is 62. Singer David Gray is 56.

June 14: Actor Marla Gibbs is 93. Singer Boy George of

Culture Club is 63. Actor Yasmine Bleeth is 56.

June 15: Actor Jim Belushi is 70. Actor Simon Callow (“Amadeus,” ″Shakespeare in Love”) is 75. Actor Julie Hagerty (“Airplane,” “Marriage Story”) is 69. Actor Helen Hunt is 61. Actor Courteney Cox (“Friends”) is 60. Rapperactor Ice Cube is 55. Actor Neil Patrick Harris (“How I Met Your Mother,” “Doogie Howser, M.D.”) is 51.

ANDY KROPA / AP PHOTO Elizabeth Hurley, seen at a photo call for “Strictly Con dential,” turned 59 on Monday.

EVAN AGOSTINI / AP PHOTO

Boy George, pictured at his debut performance in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” turns 63 on Thursday.

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