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Christmas spirit rises from the flood By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal

LUMBERTON — As North Carolinians celebrate Christmas Day, families affected and displaced by the floods from Hurricane Matthew are reminding people statewide of the joys in being grateful for what you have and knowing togetherness is worth more than material goods. Fredrick Moore was born and reared in Lumberton. It’s home to him. He’s spent most of his life as a truck driver until he had back surgery that resulted in his inability to work. He and his wife, Loretta, were married when he was 19. He’s 60 now. Two sons and three grandchildren later, they’ve been married 41 years. “We love to go to church. We’ve been members at Townsend Chapel, oh about 25 years,” said Moore. Fredrick and Loretta share their home with their 17-year-old granddaughter and 8-year-old son. The Moores have lived at their house in Lumberton for the last 12 years until Hurricane Matthew forced them out. “The hurricane came on a Saturday. We woke up on Sunday to the water coming inside our home and had to evacuate immediately,” said Moore. “We grabbed a few clothes and our medicines. Most of our clothes were underwater. We didn’t get a chance to grab too much.” They fled to his brother-in-law’s home in Durham where they remained for two weeks. They lived with Loretta’s mother for another two weeks until they could find housing through FEMA with the Comfort Suites hotel. “By being a member of a church, having good church friends and relatives, we were able to come through,” said Moore. “They have been supportive and helpful offering food, money and sharing their homes.” The Moores live behind the Sandy Grove Baptist Church. After the waters began to recede and they

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Fredrick Moore closes the door after receiving the keys. could gain access to their neighborhood to assess the damage to their home, they found water still lurking inside. “It was a mess. Tupperware was on the floor, the deep freezer was floating around and everything was wet, still soaked,” said Moore. Water inside the home had reached two-and-a-half feet meaning the sheetrock, floors,

carpet — everything — had to be gutted and removed. “At first, I was really down-hearted. Going back and seeing the neighborhood was heartbreaking and made us sad but having each other helped us pull through,” said Moore. “A Christian group of volunteers came and were a great help to us. They came to help remove floors

From right, FEMA housing specialist Frank Vittetow hands Fredrick Moore keys to a mobile home on Dec. 14 in Lumberton. Moore and his family lived in a hotel for three months after their home was damaged by flooding during Hurricane Matthew.

and sheetrock,” he added. “They were a great help to everyone in the neighborhood.” Last Saturday, after spending two months displaced, the Moore family moved into their very own FEMA trailer, just in time for Christmas. “It is a really beautiful mobile home,” said Moore. “It’s really exciting. It’s like going back home though it’s not our actual home. “Our little boy has been closed in. He loves to go outdoors and play with friends. It’s been more rough on him because he is not able to go out and play. Moving into the trailer, he will have outside space to play,” he added. This Christmas, the Moores are thankful for the many friends, family and volunteers who have helped them. It’s a long road ahead as the journey to rebuild their home begins, but above all else, they remain grateful for each other. “We never thought we’d go through this. As long as I’ve lived here we’ve not seen flooding of this magnitude,” said Moore. “We’re just glad to have each other, especially during Christmas.”

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ASHEVILLE and DURHAM — The Festival of Lights began at sundown Saturday, but Hanukkah celebrations have taken place across the state throughout December. Despite Hanukkah not being a primary religious celebration for the Jewish community, Jewish Community Centers in North Carolina have enjoyed the increased awareness, particularly this year since Hanukkah overlaps Christmas and Kwanzaa. “Hanukkah is not a major Jewish holiday,” Rochelle Reich, the Asheville JCC community life and events director, said. “It just happens to fall on the calendar when other religions are having their holidays, so it gets a lot more attention because of that than it totally deserves. It is a perceived big deal in the holiday world even though it is a minor festival. It just gets caught up in the American commercialism of things.” Jillian Lea, who led the Durham Hanukkah Festival, agreed. “The overlap of Hanukkah with other religious holidays is purely a matter of timing,” Lea said. “Hanukkah is usually much earlier, in November even, although this year the first night coincides with Christmas. Hanukkah itself is a minor Jewish holiday — compared to the high holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The current emphasis on and awareness of Hanukkah is due to its temporal proximity to Christmas.” The Asheville JCC hosted a Hanukkah 8K on Dec. 11 with each kilometer signifying the eight days the oil burned. Reich said the race incorporated an education portion to show the reasoning behind eight. “We took the opportunity to delve deeper into the meaning of Hanukkah beyond just the race,”

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Eliya Liberty, 10, right, and Yisrael Bluming, 3, left, play with an inflatable dreidel during the Hanukkah Festival at the Levin Jewish Community Center in Durham on Dec. 11. Reich said. The proceeds of the run went to the Shalom Children’s Center, which is a part of the JCC, and to Eblen Charities to assist people who need help paying their winter electricity bill. “We wanted to give back to the community at large,” Reich said. “Because the fact that it is a holiday that celebrates light. We thought wouldn’t it be great if we could create our own miracle in our community by helping families in our

community who need assistance with fuel.” The Durham Hanukkah Festival on Dec. 11 included a holiday market put together by local synagogues, the Lerner Jewish Day School, Chabad, local musicians and food vendors. About 600 people attended the annual festival. “We’ve always invited other Jewish organizations to participate and have always had food, music and activities for kids,”

Lea said. “This is the first year we have integrated PJ Library, which I was really excited about. PJ Library is a great program that gifts free books each month to Jewish kids, and it’s an excellent way to engage and connect families, especially during the holidays.” Lea said although the festival turnout was higher than normal, December is one of the slower months at the JCC, and more interest is typically during the summer months and January.

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Sights of the season Raleigh Christmas Parade Roxie and Beth Cooper of Apex sit in a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS as they line up with members of the Piedmont Classic Chevy Club before the Raleigh Christmas Parade on Nov. 19. “This is a great way to start the Christmas season,” said Cooper, who has participated in the parade for more than seven years.

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Winterfest Top left: Sara Leonard, 4, hangs upside down as Gio Camacho of Cirque de Vol helps her perform acrobatic stunts during Winterfest in downtown Raleigh on Dec. 3. Lighting O’ the Grove Top right: Parents and students take photographs of the Christmas tree during the 36th annual Lighting O’ the Grove at Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh on Dec. 4.

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Toys for Tots Bottom left: NC State defensive tackle Ben Frazier, left, and punter A.J. Cole III, right, try out hula hoops as they pick out toys to buy as part of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program at a Toys R Us in Raleigh on Tuesday. Winterfest Bottom right: Carrington Clifton, 7, of Raleigh, gets her face painted during Winterfest in downtown Raleigh on Dec. 3. EAMON QUEENEY | NORTH STATE JOURNAL

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Live Nativity (L to R) Kate Dillon, 11, of Wake Forest; Lauren Hall, 7, of Holly Springs; Noah Beaver, 6, of Wake Forest; Luke Dillon, 15, of Wake Forest; and Caleb Dowdy, 8, of Wendell, watch as angels appear from the barn loft during a live nativity performance at Justice Paul Newby's farm.

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Ringing in the New Year!

NC General Assembly fails to repeal H.B. 2 in fifth special session

From pickles to possums to polar plunges, it’s not New Year’s without a party. Wherever you are in N.C., there is one nearby. If a New Year’s day connection with nature is more your style, N.C.’s state parks hold “First Day Hikes” on Jan. 1 to get your year off on the right foot. Visit ncparks.gov/north-carolina-first-day-hikes for more information.

By Jeff Moore For the North State Journal ALEIGH — After a protracted single day of bargaining and vote-whipping, the R fifth special legislative session of 2016 was

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New Year’s Eve Celebration at Appalachian Ski Mountain

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New Year’s Eve Street Party

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New Year’s Eve in Salisbury 8 p.m.-midnight, Bell Tower Park

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‘Possum Drop at Clay’s Corner

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9 p.m.-midnight, Main Street

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WEST GKN Driveline adding 143 jobs Catawba County As part of a $179 million investment to create jobs in Catawba, Alamance, Lee and Person counties, GKN Driveline plans to add 143 jobs over the next three years. The jobs will mainly be as “manufacturing associates” with salaries around $45,860. Currently, GKN employs 2,700 in its various locations across the state. HICKORY DAILY RECORD

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Graham / Swain Counties After the Tennessee Valley Authority Board voted to remove existing houseboats from Fontana Lake in the next 30 years, “floating home” residents protested online and testified before Congress in September. Congressman Mark Meadows and other lawmakers succeeded in placing an amendment to protect current house boats, but TVA still claims to not allow new developments.

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Wolfpack players help Toys for Tots Wake County Fourteen Wolfpack football players teamed up with Marines Corps Reserve Toys for Tots. At men’s and women’s basketball games, around $10,000 was raised through donations. On Monday, the squad ventured to Toys R Us and bought 100 toys, each valued at or around $30. RALEIGH NEWS & OBSERVER

New Year’s Eve Cannon Blast 6-8 p.m., Fort Macon State Park

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Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Celebration

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New light rail project on the horizon

Residents oppose solar farms

Durham County Durham City Council members unanimously approved a letter of support Monday for the funding of a 17.5 mile light rail. The project is predicted to bring about a $250 million “funding gap,” which opponents remain skeptical about the city’s ability to close. If completed, the DurhamOrange Light Rail Transit project will span from Durham to Chapel Hill.

Craven County With more than 50 acres of solar panels proposed off Territorial Road, residents are worried about the surrounding farmland turning into an industrial site. Worries prompted Craven County commissioners to draft an ordinance that will restrict solar construction. There is a meeting of the State Utilities Commission on the project scheduled for Jan. 11. WNCT9

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Nonprofits raise money for child battling cancer New Brunswick County Wilmington nonprofits Empowerment in Pink, Permission 2 Dream, Wilmington Buffalo Soldiers and the Port City Kickball League teamed up to help the family of 7-year-old Gabby, diagnosed with lymphoma in August. While being treated in Chapel Hill, members surprised Gabby and her mother with a check for $1,140. Gabby just found out she will also be able to come home for Christmas.

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Fatal deputy-involved shooting in Granite Falls

Local group helps pay layaway

Caldwell County Around 1 a.m. Monday morning, deputies were responding to a domestic call when the situation escalated. Roy Lee Minton, 52, was fatally shot. The deputy involved has been put on administrative leave, and his identity has yet to be released. The SBI is currently investigating.

Haywood County Just in time for Christmas, Women of Waynesville (WOW) helped shoppers pay off their layaway costs. Over the course of two days, the group spied on shoppers in Wal-Mart and Kmart. When they heard the toy was for a child, they stepped in to pick up the tab. Around a dozen shoppers were helped, and in total the nonprofit WOW spent a more than $1,000.

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Local group: Winston-Salem should be a ‘sanctuary city’

Presidential elector receives overwhelming amount of mail

$10 donations bring Christmas to homeless pets

Dead whale washes ashore

Forsyth County Monday, a local group told WinstonSalem City Council members that Winston-Salem should identify as a “sanctuary city” for undocumented immigrants, citing fear of deportation under a Trump administration. Several speakers at the meeting are planning to gather signatures on petitions to present to the council in January.

Guilford County Leading up to the official electoral college vote this past Monday, Republican presidential elector Don Webb received hundreds of protest letters — up to 400 per day — asking him to not vote for President-elect Donald Trump. Webb and the state’s 14 other electors cast their votes for Trump on Monday at the Old State Capitol in Raleigh.

Lenoir County While many dogs and cats will remain in shelters this Christmas, Lenoir County SPCA collected $10 donations to bring a homey feel to their animals. With more than 100 animals in the Kinston shelter, each $10 donation went toward the animal receiving a toy, a home-cooked meal, and extra attention and love from staff.

Currituck County A 29-foot dead juvenile, female humpback whale was found ashore Monday night at Carova Beach. The whale had been spotted floating off the coast of Virginia a few days prior. A necropsy was performed by local experts along with staff from UNC Wilmington and the Virginia Aquarium to try to determine the whale’s cause of death.

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adjourned without taking action to repeal or modify controversial House Bill 2, the reason Gov. Pat McCrory called the General Assembly back during Christmas week. With encouragement from Governor-elect Roy Cooper, the Charlotte City Council voted Monday to repeal portions of its city code, clearing the way for the N.C. General Assembly to repeal H.B. 2, state legislation that has garnered national press and boycotts. From the start, it was apparent lawmakers were having difficulty whipping votes for a full repeal of the law. The N.C. Senate became the prime mover with Senate Bill 4 (S.B. 4). The N.C. House bobbed in and out of recess as they awaited traction on the Senate side and caucused for hours in an apparent attempt to make a deal with Republican lawmakers who were firmly against repeal. Specifically, S.B. 4 would have repealed the much-maligned H.B. 2 in its entirety, while also issuing a six-month moratorium on similar municipal ordinances throughout the state. The “cooling-off period” was deemed a poison pill by Democrats who ultimately voted against the bill, thus squashing any chances of repealing H.B. 2 before 2017. In a press conference Wednesday night Cooper accused Republican lawmakers of breaking the deal by adding the moratorium. He confirmed he called Democratic lawmakers several times throughout the day encouraging them to reject the repeal bill with a moratorium, saying that they should only support the repeal if it has no strings. “Sen. [Phil] Berger brought forth some last-minute idea on an indefinite moratorium on local governments passing laws to protect their citizens from discrimination,” said Cooper in the press conference. “That’s mostly what House Bill 2 was and they wanted to continue it in perpetuity. “I told them to stick to the deal, that’s what I told them to do. Yes. What [Republicans] were trying to do was to tack on something that wouldn’t work. I was trying to was find agreements that would work with the NBA, would work with the ACC, would work with the NCAA, that would work with businesses who want to come to this state,” he added. Berger (R-Eden), the Senate president pro tempore, said in a press that Democrats agreed to the bill’s “cooling-off period” before it was presented and Cooper’s intervention stopped the repeal. “I cannot believe this,” Berger said. “You also know that Roy Cooper called everyone of you and said ‘don’t vote for that,’ even after I had conversations with several of you that said, ‘That sounds reasonable — makes sense — we oughta do that.’” Democratic senators took issue with the characterization and said they had expected a “clean bill” to repeal H.B. 2. “In terms of Governor-elect Roy Cooper reaching out to me and

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Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger (R-Eden) listens to discussions about Senate Bill 4 during a fifth special session of the General Assembly on Wednesday. speaking to me, that did not occur,” said Sen. Floyd McKissick (D-Durham). “Now I don’t know who he may or may not have spoken to. I do believe that there was a perception, on his behalf and on behalf of others that we spoke with, that this was going to be a clean repeal. Unfortunately, what we ended up here today with was not a clean repeal.” In a press release, McCrory blasted the failed deal as “sabotage.” “As promised, I called a Special Session to reconsider a manufactured political issue that strategically targeted the city of Charlotte and our state by well-funded left-wing interest groups,” stated McCrory. “This was at least the third time that pressure from the left sabotaged bipartisan good faith agreements for political purposes.” The chambers voted to adjourn sine die without having passed a single measure to repeal or modify H.B. 2. At a press conference following adjournment, veteran lawmaker Rep. Henry Michaux (D-Durham) expressed his surprise at the day’s end result. “I have been a member of this body for close to 40 years and ... I have never seen anything like this happen in that time,” said Michaux. “They made commitments that they couldn’t keep. You don’t come to a legislative body not knowing what your count is. I mean, it’s just that simple. If you didn’t have the numbers then you should have never called special session.” Both parties’ extended caucus meetings behind closed doors indicated that reaching the required vote count for a repeal effort was tougher than perhaps originally thought. It is unclear how the House chamber would have voted on S.B. 4. Barring a sixth special legislative session of 2016, the General Assembly has adjourned for the year and will reconvene Jan. 11 to tackle budget and redistricting issues.

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Revealing a better world

Why I like Christmas now

By many very important measures, we are much better off now than at any point in history.

WHILE WE SING and pray for peace and prosperity on Earth this Christmas season, the headlines of the past few weeks are ponderous: War, terror, and disaster abroad; political disunity and economic uncertainty at home. It is all too easy to conclude that misery and strife are intractable to the human experience. Fortunately, if we use some perspective, we can see that by many very important measures, we are much better off now than at any point in history. Max Roser, an economist at the University of Oxford, has compiled statistics that show how far we’ve come, and it’s a long way. Poverty, health, freedom, literacy, and education are just some of the areas Roser examined. And while anyone could quibble about the metrics he used on an annual basis or over a decade, Roser’s choice of a 200-plus-year field of view makes his conclusions unassailable, so great is the change in the categories he examines. Take poverty. In 1820, about 94 percent of the world lived in extreme poverty — defined as living on less than $1.90 a day in today’s money. Productivity gains associated with industrialization have nearly turned that statistic upside-down. In 2015, only 9.6 percent of humans lived in extreme poverty. What’s even more amazing about the poverty measures is that, as Rosen points out, the figure was still 44 percent as late as 1981. One fact is clear — more than industrialization is needed to alleviate poverty. Economic and political freedom is necessary as well. Child mortality has also seen spectacular improvement. We often associate Christmastide with childhood wonder, excitement, and innocence. This sanguine view of childhood is mostly a modern invention. Historian Barbara Tuchman writes in her study of the 14th Century that children are conspicuously absent from historical records, art, and literature of the time. She reckons that, since children were about as likely to die as to survive childhood, adults tried not to attach themselves too much to their progeny. The “cult of childhood” began in Victorian times, when the few who did not live in extreme poverty began to expect their children to survive. Advancements in sanitation, nutrition, and medicine led the way — for some of the world. For the great mass of humanity, however, child mortality rates improved slowly but steadily from 1800 (43.3 percent) to 1900 (36.2 percent), and then much faster in the 20th Century. Today, a child faces only a 4.25 percent chance of death by age 5, or about a hundredfold improvement in a little over 200 years. Literacy (from 12 percent in 1800 to 85 percent in 2014) and education to at least a primary level (34.2 percent in 1970 versus 60 percent today) have also improved bit by bit. What about freedom? Roser writes that political freedom and civil liberties “are both a means for development and an end of development.” The percentage of world population that lives in open societies has increased from less than 1 percent in 1816 to 66 percent today, with communist China accounting for the dragon’s share of those who live in an autocracy. Red China is a reminder that there is plenty of work to do to improve our world, and we must remember that the path to freedom for many was not inevitable; it was paid for with much blood and treasure. Christians know that we will never perfect this world, but our duty to our neighbors, and the experience of the past two centuries, shows that we have much to be thankful for and hopeful about. Remember well what Henry Wadsworth Longfellow heard in the bells of Christmas day: “God is not dead, nor doth he sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.”

Christmas, unlike the trivial, is the day that gives all other days meaning.

I USED TO not like Christmas very much. I didn’t really like my parents buying me gifts as a kid. I would have preferred them to save their money. I felt guilty about opening presents that I felt cost too much. Seldom did I make a list. My favorite Christmas special was “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” but it was better before the part where he sold out. Being sensitive and melancholy, I felt bad for the people who struggled financially or who just felt alone during the holiday season. Where was Christmas for them? Too many people are heartbroken at this time of the year. There is even a tragic country song titled “Daddy’s drinking up our Christmas.” Not only can it be tacky, Christmas is just too depressing, I thought. It wasn’t until I read “On the Incarnation” by Athanasius that I experienced a deep and lasting shift about Christmas. Athanasius, an ancient bishop of Alexandria, penned a beautiful treatise on a fundamental question: Why did God become human? C.S. Lewis even helped to raise its profile for modern readers when he wrote an introduction to “On the Incarnation,” calling the work “a masterpiece.” Athanasius beautifully explains why humankind had to be recreated in the image of God — through the new Adam — Jesus Christ. “The Word of God came in His own Person, because it was He alone, the Image of the Father Who could recreate man made after the Image,” writes Athanasius. Thus, Jesus not only reveals God to man, but man to his true self and purpose. The work is a brilliant defense of the Trinitarian nature of God, including the humanity and divinity of Christ. Some of the greatest truths about the meaning of Christmas and the Gospels are found in its paradoxes. Truth is so often illuminated through contradictions. Christmas declares a child is king, but the king comes to serve and not to be served. The king was conceived and born of a virgin. “Teacher of children became himself a child among children, that He might instruct the unwise,” declared another ancient Christian bishop. Contrast the ancient wisdom with one of the main problems America faces today — the belief that humanity on its own can create a new heaven on earth. Inevitably, as the tide of secularism rises, so does the belief that politics or other substitutes can solve all of our problems. We see this all around us in our political fights and within our national despair. Perhaps this is a primary reason for the current hysteria over elections and issues in our state government. For many, politics fills the vacuum in the absence of higher truths. Christmas, unlike the trivial, is the day that gives all other days meaning. Theologians will continually ask, “Why did God become human?” Perhaps the English writer G.K. Chesterton explained the magic of Christmas well: “It is extraordinary to notice how completely this feeling of the paradox of the manger was lost by the brilliant and ingenious theologians, and how completely it was kept in the Christmas carols. They, at least, never forgot that the main business of the story they had to tell was that the absolute once ruled the universe from a cattle stall.” Dwelling on what Christmas actually proclaims makes everything new and enchanting. I like Christmas now. It overturns all the conventional wisdom of the world, and in doing so, not only brings true light to the world, but to the human heart.

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Strengthening our national security with alternative energy Alternative energy is the key to energy independence, not more drilling.

PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump wants to pursue a goal of “energy independence for the United States.” This has been the stated goal of every president since Richard Nixon, yet we continue to rely heavily on imported energy, mostly oil, and we do not have a widely acceptable alternative. Despite better technology to make more U.S. oil accessible, it is not cheap oil. OPEC nations can produce oil as low as $5 per barrel, while U.S. fracking companies must sell it for more than $60-$80 per barrel to cover costs. Without government intervention (taxes or tariffs), cheap oil, primarily from OPEC nations, will dominate the global energy market, and as a result continue to drive prices and shape our geopolitical interests and national security. Our enemies are taking note Creating a direct link between national security and oil may seem like a stretch, but multiple examples support the connection. In 2013, despite not importing oil from Libya, their civil war caused gasoline to soar to nearly $5 per gallon, and our economy reeled. Or look at ISIS, sworn to destroy our nation and allies, who were financing their operations by selling oil and making as much as $2 million per day. To the U.S. military, the need for an alternative to oil became clear (again) when during the height of the war in Afghanistan, one out of every eight fuel convoys was attacked, resulting in injuries to our brave service men and women. Far too many are dying to protect fuel. Here in the U.S. even small disruptions, like the recent Colonial pipeline leak and explosion, can create major gas shortages, price spikes, and problems across vast regions of the country. Make no mistake, our enemies are taking note of our over-dependence on oil. Be assured that those who do not share our interests or values, both at home and abroad, are actively planning ways to target our oil and gas infrastructure both physically and economically by price manipulation. In a globally connected,

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Fayetteville native Sgt. Rodney Frazier (background), section chief for the distribution platoon of the U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division, receives a signal to pumping fuel from Spc. Lishan Watson on April 15, 2012, in Afghanistan.

free-market world, true energy independence can only be achieved by producing enough energy in the U.S., at a cost lower per energy unit (watts or BTU) than OPEC producers, and in sufficient quantity to make our allies and trading partners also no longer dependent on OPEC. The only conceivable way to achieve this is to use much less oil – through efficiency — or produce less expensive alternatives to oil that can provide the same type of work. Alternative energy is the key to energy independence, not more drilling. Energy innovation drives economies The U.S. military’s more efficient use of fuel and alternative energy allows greater freedom of movement in warzones and greatly reduces the need for fuel stops. Fewer fuel stops means more time on station and equals fewer casualties when we’re most vulnerable. Using solar power has helped troops in forward combat zones have reliable power for transmissions from the front lines. And beyond the battlefield, the solar industry has employed 17,000 veterans to date and is committed

to employing 50,000 by 2020 through programs like Solar Ready Vets, ensuring their financial stability for years to come. Why should we continue to be captive to oil and producers who do not share our values? Why not be proactive and find alternative fuel solutions to decrease our reliance on traditional fuel and help grow our economy at the same time? North Carolina not only has a strong military presence, but an equally strong effort to increase production of energy from alternative sources like solar, wind, and biogas. Much like the military’s unwavering support of innovation and the production of alternative energy, North Carolina is on track to help protect our national security, grow the state’s economy, and attract businesses that have renewable energy goals. Leo Goff served as a captain in the U.S. Navy and Pentagon leadership for 30 years and now leads a program for the CNA — a think tank based in Washington, D.C. — focused on the economic and national security benefits of and risks of energy policies and practices.

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The real Tarheel coup North Carolina did once have a successful coup.

A DEC. 16 HEADLINE in The Atlantic blared: “The Coup Is Over!” Indignation professionals from around our state gathered at the General Assembly to protest, and to be arrested. What happened? The legislature passed several pieces of legislation in a special session. “Lame duck” Gov. Pat McCrory signed bills sharply, sharply reducing the powers of his office. Of course, these measures really only affect the next governor, Roy Cooper, when he is inaugurated Jan. 7. This flurry of bills does three things: 1) makes cabinet appointments subject to Senate approval; 2) limits the number of appointments the governor can make to regulatory, academic, and other administrative boards; and 3) restricts the governor’s influence on the State Board of Elections. Is this really a “coup?” Or is it just another example of a political group angry at losing, and using language that delegitimizes our already tottering government institutions? I think there are two parts to the answer. First, North Carolina has among the weakest executives in the entire nation, in terms of formal constitutional powers. (Only Rhode Island and Vermont are weaker, according to the Council of State Governments). The actual powers of our governor are mostly those delegated by the legislature, by statute. And whatever can be done by law can undone by law, without being in any way a “coup.” It may be a bad idea — I think the Republicans are making a mistake, one they will regret — but what happened last week was well within the legislature’s constitutional powers, and frankly within political practice. Second, unlike most states — possibly unlike any other state, honestly — North Carolina did once have a successful coup. A real one involving widespread murder, destruction of property, and the violent replacement of one set of elected officials with another set handpicked by a revolutionary junta. As documented by Rob Christensen in his wonderful book “The Paradox of Tarheel Politics,” politics ranges from leadership and thuggery. But this recent incident hardly even registers on that scale. In 1896, white supremacist Democrats lost

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control of the state; they resorted to electoral theft to take back control in 1898. When there were protests from the Fusionist coalition of white Populists and black Republicans, the Democrats resolved to end the uncertainty. They massacred black citizens in Wilmington, and burned the then-prosperous “Brooklyn” black business district nearly to the ground. In Raleigh, the Democrats established a substantial majority in the General Assembly, and passed revisions to the constitution. These amendments were imposed by decree, and were not submitted either to the governor to be signed, or to the citizens to be ratified. Jim Crow was formally institutionalized throughout the state, in violation of every norm of legal due process. That was a coup. A state legislature acting badly, but inside the constitution, may be unsavory, but the comparison is silly. Besides, Democrats have done something similar. In 1976, after Jim Hunt was elected as governor, the Democrats in the General Assembly passed legislation that authorized the immediate firing of everyone who had been hired to administrative positions in the past five years. This has come to be referred to as the “Christmas Massacre” by Republicans. Of course, one might very well object that none of that justifies the events of 2016. As Robert Rieves, Democrat from Sanford and member of the General Assembly, tired of being told of Democratic misbehavior in firing public officials put it Dec. 16: “I don’t give a rat’s rear end what somebody did [before] that called themselves a Democrat... Parties change, people change.” Yes, they do change; sometimes people are nice, and sometimes they aren’t. That’s why we have rules. The rules of governance for our state are the constitution. Things that are not prohibited are allowed. By that standard, there was no coup; the legislature is entirely within its rights. Whether they made a mistake, only the future will tell. Michael Munger is a professor of and director of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program at Duke University.

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OGUE ONE,” the latest in the Star Wars franchise, has had mixed reviews but features one undisputed star: K-2SO, a gangly robot with the best lines. Movies of the distant future always tap into current anxieties, and the latest alarm is that the robots are coming. Droids may not conquer the world, but they will take over its work — white- as well as blue-collar. Could these filmmakers know something we don’t? Previous scares, such as when Time magazine reported on “the automation jobless” in the early 1960s, were just that. But many technology gurus insist that this time is different as artificial intelligence (AI) comes of age. Amazon has recently made its first commercial delivery by drone to a customer near Cambridge, England. Several American states now permit the operation and testing of “autonomous vehicles.” Extraordinary advances in AI mean that robots are poised to march off the assembly lines and into the wider world of work. Innovations such as driverless vehicles and drones could displace swaths of jobs in transport and delivery. Administrative and support roles in offices are also up for grabs. As much as 47 percent of American employment is at high risk of being automated over the next 10 to 20 years, reckoned Oxford University’s Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne in 2013. But the new jobs panic is exaggerated and misplaced. For one thing, political and social caution may block some of the potential uses, such as self-driving cars. For another, many jobs will continue to require a blend of skills, flexibility and judgment that is difficult to automate.

It is much easier to project the jobs that may be lost than to imagine the ones that will be created.

A 2016 study by researchers at the Centre for European Economic Research in Mannheim disputed the gloomy prognostications of Frey and Osborne. It argued that their estimates overstated potential job losses by assuming that whole occupations would be displaced rather than specific tasks within them. That mattered because apparently highly vulnerable occupations such as bookkeeping and accountancy generally involve crucial social interactions. By examining tasks rather than occupations, they found that only 9 percent of American jobs were especially susceptible to automation. Most important, it is much easier to project the jobs that may be lost than to imagine the ones that will be created. In the 20th century, agricultural employment dropped from 40 to 2 percent of the American workforce. Farsighted experts in 1900 might have predicted a collapse in farming jobs. But as Autor has pointed out, it would have been far harder to envisage the vast variety of new jobs such as radiologists and yoga instructors which kept employment more than rising with the population. Beyond jobs that are the direct offspring of new technologies, there are a host of ones that are indirectly generated through higher productivity. A more efficient food industry lets households spend less on home cooking and more eating out, creating jobs in restaurants. More generally, consumers can spend more on a range of discretionary purchases, creating jobs for personal trainers and tour guides. Could the new jobs that will be created lag behind those that are destroyed? This seems unlikely. The progress in artificial intelligence is the latest stage in a much longer revolution in information technology, stretching back to mainframe computers after World War II, spreading to personal computers in the 1980s and the internet in the 1990s. Yet throughout these successive waves of disruption, employment has carried on rising. The real cause for concern is not about the number of jobs but their quality. Automation looks set to continue whittling away midskilled routine jobs while expanding those requiring both high and low skills. The only realistic answer to this increasing polarization is to redouble efforts to foster lifelong learning and to upgrade skills and expertise. The latest predictions of a world without workers will prove to be as wildly off the mark as previous ones. Science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov formulated his famous three laws of robots to ensure they would not run amok. A fourth one is needed: robots won’t kill work. They will indeed destroy many existing jobs, but humans will create new ones to replace them. Paul Wallace is a former European economics editor of The Economist and author of “The Euro Experiment.”

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Chris Combs and his family pose for a photo with NC State baseball coach Elliott Avent before a game. Combs played baseball for Avent during his senior season at NC State.

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wenty years ago, Chris Combs was preparing for his senior season as a standout player for the NC State baseball team. A towering 6-foot-7 slugger and pitcher, Combs was known for battling on both the mound and at the plate. Now the 41-year-old father of three faces a different battle: in May he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS. Decades removed from his playing days, Combs still refuses to surrender. “For my family, I know I can’t quit,” Combs said. “My hands are the worst, but my whole body is weaker. Little things like buttoning buttons are tougher.” For someone of Combs’ athletic ability, the loss of basic day-to-day functionality is as difficult emotionally as it is physically. Combs did have superior skills in college, stacking up as one of the best to ever swing the bat for the Pack. “He had the most power of any player I’ve ever coached,” NC State baseball coach Elliott Avent said. “But he was so much more than that. He hit an [opposite field] grand slam against Clemson then threw 94 mph in the ninth. That doesn’t happen.” “He did everything imaginable to win, so I wouldn’t count him out in anything.” Fortunately for Combs, he has the support of an entire university behind him.

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons tight end Cam Serigne (85) celebrates with wide receiver Cortez Lewis (15) after a touchdown in the third quarter at BB&T Field at Winston-Salem on Nov. 26.

Deacons face obstacles in first bowl game since 2011 Wake is playing in a bowl for only the 11th time in the program’s 128-year history. It’s an accomplishment coach Dave Clawson wants to his team to enjoy ... but only to a point

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Tuesday’s Carolina Hurricanes and Detroit Red Wings game was postponed due to problems with PNC Arena’s ice cooling system . After a twoplus-hour delay to try to fit in the game, included fixing the broken part and hoping for the ice to reach playing condition, the teams postponed it entirely, meaning the two teams will have to fit in the game into an already packed 2016-17 schedule..

Despite learning he has a lifethreatening condition in May, the former baseball player is not ready to give up — and neither is the NC State community

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Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham wrote on Instagram that he was fined $18,000 by the NFL for wearing cleats Sunday that served as a tribute to late TNT announcer Craig Sager. Beckham’s custom cleats said “Sager Strong.” Beckham also criticized the NFL for not fining Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott after he used a prop during a touchdown celebration.

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Coach Mike Krzyzewski announced the indefinite suspension of guard Grayson Allen following a highlypublicized tripping incident against Elon in Greensboro on Wednesday. Allen, who has had issues with on-court behavior before, also threw a tantrum when returning to the bench. Duke begins ACC play on Sat., Dec. 31 against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Read more: Page 3

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill released a Second Amended Notice of Allegations the school received from the NCAA. The primary difference between the first amended NOA and second amended NOA appears to be the readdition of men’s basketball and football to one of the allegations. UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham said he was “surprised and disappointed by the entire third NOA.”

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Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson and his staff spent the past two weeks watching and evaluating film, just as they did after each of their first two seasons with the Deacons. The difference is this time, they’ve been watching somebody else’s team rather than their own as they prepare their Military Bowl showdown with Temple on Dec. 27. “We’re up there watching Temple film and I’m like ‘this beats the heck out of watching cut-ups right now,’ because normally at this time of year you’re breaking down

your previous season,” Clawson said at a pre-bowl press conference Tuesday. “I’d much rather be game planning.” Clawson knows what he’s talking about when it comes to the postseason routine, having taken Bowling Green to bowls in each of his final two seasons there — including a trip to Annapolis in 2012. His players, on the other hand, are new to the postseason experience. Wake hasn’t been to a bowl since 2011 and is playing in one for only the 11th time in the program’s 128-year history. Its six wins are as many as it had the two previous seasons combined. It’s a level of success Clawson wants to his team to enjoy, but only to a point. “You have to appreciate the opportunity,” the coach said. “We want this to be something that happens every year. Historically, that hasn’t been [the case]. “Going to a bowl for this footSee Wake Forest, page B2

Combs’ life is entwined with NC State. One of his earliest memories is walking on the baseball field with his father, Francis Combs, a former baseball and football player in his own right. Chris eventually emerged as a star on the diamond beSee Combs, page B3

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Winner, winner! Dudley Panthers players soak their head coach Steven Davis with water bottles late in the fourth quarter of the NCHSAA Division 4A State Championship football game against the Cape Fear Colts at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, Dec. 17. More winning shots from the State Championship on Page 4.

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Chris Boswell: Steelers kicker given a random drug test by the NFL just days after hitting six field goals in Pittsburgh’s 24-20 win over Cincinnati. Shaquille O’Neal: Lakers announced they will build a largerthan-life statue of the former NBA star and current TNT analyst outside of Staples Center. Craig Sager: Late TNT sideline reporter honored during Atlanta memorial service, highlighted by a poem from colleague Ernie Johnson about living life “Sager Strong.” Taylor Lewan: Titans offensive lineman told the “Rich Eisen Show” that Marcus Mariota called his shot, claiming the team would get the ball back and pull off a late, miracle win. Ezekiel Elliott: Cowboys running back jumped into a Salvation Army kettle after scoring a touchdown against the Bucs, drawing a flag from the referees. He was not fined by the NFL however.

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Five years ago, a brighteyed new NC State football coach watched from afar as Vanderbilt romped his new Wolfpack team in the Music City Bowl. Dave Doeren now gets a chance to avenge that loss in the Independence Bowl. After a trying year that saw NC State lose five games in six weeks before beating rival UNC to steal a bowl berth, Monday offers a springboard for Doeren’s squad. “I think it’s a great opponent for a lot of reasons,” Doeren said. “They are a team that finished well, and so did well. “When you play a team that’s beat Georgia, Tennessee, and Ole Miss, it’s a great opponent for us. Both of us finished the season playing our butts off to get in a bowl game so both of us will be hungry.” The Commodores weren’t dominant in 2016 either, finishing at .500 in the SEC East Division. Despite the record, Derek Mason’s club pulled off the aforementioned trio of stunning wins to close out the season. Vandy’s makeup is similar to NC State too, with a smallish, veteran running back in Ralph Webb leading the way for the offense. Webb a 5-foot-10, 202-pound tailback, has seven games with 100 yards or more and totaled 12 touchdowns on the year while passing 1,100 yards for the second straight year. That bruising back and steady offense isn’t anything new to the Wolfpack. “If you’re playing a team that runs systems you haven’t seen, you’d probably take more time ...

a triple-option team, something like that,” Doeren said. “They do a lot of things we’ve seen done, and I’m sure we’re the same way for them.” That SEC-ACC matchup ratchets up the tension after NC State fell flat on its face against Mississippi State in the Belk Bowl last season. The SEC is 299-154-10 against the ACC dating back to 1953, although the ACC has been upping its game recently. The ACC is 6-3 against the SEC this season, but only 4-7 against the powerhouse conference since NC State’s loss to Vandy following Tom O’Brien’s firing in 2012. “We have everyone injury free, so we should be able to go into the game and compete with the best of the best,” Matt Dayes said. “I didn’t get to play Mississippi State or any SEC opponent, so this will be my first time playing one. But I don’t think it’s going to be any different.” With so much attention paid to running backs like Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey skipping bowl games, Dayes admitted he has thought about doing the same. But after missing out on last year’s bowl game, there was zero chance he was not traveling to Shreveport. “I’d lie to you if I said it didn’t cross my mind,” Dayes explained, “but I don’t think I could ever go out like that. I wouldn’t do that.” In order for the Pack to exact some revenge, it will need to score against the 27th-ranked scoring defense in the country. And with so much pressure applied to ACC and SEC schools when the two face off, coming away with a victory over the rival conference would be a memorable one to cap off 2016.

Michael Bennett: Seahawks defensive end was flagged during Week 15 for thrusting his pelvis three times. Bennett showed up to a press conference wearing a Christmas sweater of the dance. Western Kentucky: Hilltoppers went all out during the Boca Raton Bowl, faking a kneel down before half and picking up 53 yards on the play.

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NC State head coach Dave Doeren hugs running back Matthew Dayes (21) after scoring a touchdown during the college rivalry football game against North Carolina at Kenan Stadium Nov. 25.

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Demon Deacons head coach Dave Clawson argues a call in the third quarter against the Boston College Eagles at BB&T Field.

ball team, that was a big goal this year. The goal wasn’t just to get to the game. I don’t want them to lose focus on what they accomplished, the opportunity we have and to make the most of it.” The Deacons (6-6) will have their work cut out for them to make that happen against Temple. The 23rd-ranked Owls (10-3) come into the game having won seven straight, including a rout of Navy in the American Athletic Conference championship game on the same field on which the Military Bowl will be played. Not only are the Owls one of the nation’s hottest teams, they’re also one of the best defensive units in college football, ranking third in the FBS at 279.5 yards allowed per game. They’ve held their last four opponents to 10 points or less, with two shutouts. That makes this an especially unfavorable matchup for a Wake team that comes into the game ranked 125th out of 128 FBS teams in total offense and scores an average of 19.3 points per game. “They have a really good defense,” sophomore offensive tackle Phil Haynes said. “We just have to do what we do. We have to be more physical than they are.” Despite being a 12-13 point underdog, Wake does have at least

CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina caught a break Monday when Stanford star Christian McCaffrey decided to sit out his team’s Sun Bowl showdown with the Tar Heels to concentrate on preparing for the NFL draft. His absence is by no means a guarantee of success for coach Larry Fedora’s often beleaguered defense. UNC need only look back 12 months to its Russell Athletic Bowl matchup against Baylor to understand how little impact even such a key personnel loss can have if the other team doesn’t show up ready to play with its “A” game. Baylor was down to its thirdstring quarterback because of injuries and lost its Biletnikoff Award-winning wide receiver in the days leading up to the game last December. And yet, the Bears still piled up an FBS bowl record 645 yards in a 49-38 beating of the Tar Heels. With a talented replacement set to step in at running back in Wake Forest High graduate Bryce Love, the Tar Heels will have their work cut out for them against Stanford in El Paso on Dec. 29, with or without McCaffrey in the lineup. “It’s going to be important that we focus on limiting the running game or we won’t get off the field,” Fedora said. “We’ve got to do a good job against Stanford because they do a super job with it.” Running behind a big, physical offensive line, McCaffery churned out 1,603 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground this season. He also had 37 receptions for 310 yards and three touchdowns and is one of the nation’s top punt and kick returners. He leads all FBS players with an average of 211.5 all-purpose yards per game. While that’s a lot of production to do without, the dropoff from McCaffrey to Love shouldn’t be as drastic some might think. The 5-foot-10, 187-pound sophomore actually averaged more yards per carry than McCaffrey at 7.4 while rushing for 664 yards and three touchdowns. He should also be plenty motivated going up against an opponent from his home state that was in his final two schools before choosing to join the Cardinal. “I’m sure he’ll be hyped to play us,” UNC defensive tackle Nazair Jones said. “I know we will be as well.” Jones will have plenty to be hyped about himself, having already announced his intention to

a few things going for it against Temple. For one thing, quarterback John Wolford has had time to rest and heal after ending the regular season at less than 100 percent. The Owls will also be led in the game by an interim coach. Longtime assistant Ed Foley will be in charge for the Military Bowl in a move that became necessary when now-former coach Matt Rhule left to take the job at Baylor. Teams with lame duck interim staffs traditionally don’t play well in bowl games. On the flip side, they can be more difficult to prepare for because of the uncertainty that comes with their abrupt change in leadership. “You never know what to expect,” senior cornerback Brad Watson said. “They have a new coach, but I think Temple is used to winning. They’re 10-3, so I think they’re going to stick to what they’ve been doing all season. You can always expect something new, but we’re just going to do what we do.” The good news for the Deacons is there’s a good chance their opponent won’t be tipped off ahead of time on “what they do.” That, apparently, hasn’t always been the case. According to a statement issued by athletic director Ron Wellman on Tuesday, results of “a thorough

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Stanford running back Bryce Love (20) runs the football against Rice Owls defensive tackle Preston Gordon (57) during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium on Nov. 26. declare for the NFL draft as soon as the Sun Bowl is over. He also missed last year’s Russell Athletic Bowl debacle with an injury. Among those Tar Heel defenders that did play in the game, the upcoming test against Stanford (9-3) is an opportunity at redemption — not only for their performance in Orlando, but also for a season in which they ranked dead last in the ACC and 113th out of 128 teams nationally with an average of 235.5 rushing yards allowed per game. “Last year they came out and killed us with the Wildcat,” senior cornerback Des Lawrence said. “We prepared, but we weren’t really ready for a heavy dose of Wildcat the whole game. This year they don’t have any reason to change who they are, especially with us stopping the run. We just have to put our big boy pads on, go out there and play football.” The Tar Heels (8-4) have spent most of the past week installing its Sun Bowl game plan before going their separate ways to spend the Christmas weekend with their families. They’ll return to Chapel Hill on Sunday for the flight to El Paso, where they’ll finish a preparation that won’t be much different than if McCaffrey was playing. “They’re going to do what they do. They’re not going to change what they do,” Fedora said of Stanford. “They’re going to run the ball, pound it at you, play-action pass you. I don’t anticipate them changing their game plans. We probably won’t change ours. “It’s unfortunate for us and the game and the bowl itself [that the 2015 Heisman Trophy finalist won’t be in uniform], because he obviously is a great player. I would have loved to have lined up against him, but that’s not going to happen.”

investigation” determined that radio analyst Tommy Elrod, “provided or attempted to provide confidential and proprietary game preparations on multiple occasions” to Wake’s opponents since 2014. Elrod, a former Deacon fullback and assistant coach, has been fired from his broadcast position and is banned from the school’s facilities. Clawson, in a statement, said he’s disappointed in the situation that could easily have cost his teams wins. But he said the controversy won’t be a distraction as he and his players get back onto the practice field at the conclusion of final exams. “It’s incomprehensible that a former Wake Forest student-athlete, graduate-assistant, full-time football coach and current radio analyst for the school would betray his alma mater,” Clawson said. “We allowed him to have full access to our players, team functions, film room and practices. He violated our trust which negatively impacted our entire program. “I am glad we have taken steps to ensure it will not happen in the future. At this point, this is a matter for Ron Wellman and others to act on. “My staff and I are focused on Temple and preparing the team for the Military Bowl.”

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GREENSBORO — Duke opened the second half with a 20-9 run to take control of a physical, emotional game at Elon after trailing by one at halftime. But the 72-61 victory in Greensboro on Wednesday was overshadowed by Duke guard Grayson Allen, who once again finds himself embroiled in controversy. Allen was involved in another oncourt incident that drew national headlines, this time when he appeared to flagrantly put his foot out and trip Elon’s Steven Santa Ana. Video of Allen immediately went viral on the Internet and resulted in outrage from the media, both local and national, as to how the team should handle Allen’s status moving forward. Duke indicated Wednesday further punishment was coming, and Allen was suspended by the Blue Devils “indefinitely” on Thursday, coach Mike Krzyzewski announced. “We have had the opportunity to thoroughly review the incident involving Grayson Allen from last night’s game against Elon. As I stated last night, the incident was unacceptable and inexcusable,” Krzyzewski said in a statement. “He took an important step last night by apologizing in person to Steven Santa Ana and Coach Matt Matheny. As a program, we needed to take further steps regarding his actions that do not meet the standards of Duke Basketball. To that end, we have determined that Grayson will be suspended from competition for an indefinite amount of time.” This is hardly the first time Allen has been in trouble over his behavior on the court for Duke. The junior was reprimanded by the ACC last season after tripping opposing players in two different games. Allen was called for a flagrant foul after tripping a Louisville player on Feb. 8. Seventeen days later, he tripped a Florida State player.

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Duke Blue Devils guard Grayson Allen (3) covers his head after getting called for a flagrant foul in the first half against the Elon Phoenix at Greensboro Coliseum on Dec. 21. Allen was called for a technical foul on Wednesday, after getting tangled with Santa Ana while going for a loose ball. After Santa Ana gained control of the ball and officials stopped play, Allen wrapped his leg around Santa Ana’s, tripping him as he walked away. Krzyzewski pulled Allen from the game, and he became very emotional on the bench, pounding a chair and shouting. After the game, Allen met with Santa Ana and Matheny, apologizing to them. “What Grayson did was unacceptable,” Krzyzewski said after the game. “Grayson apologized, and he should. It’s not something you should do.” Allen then returned to the Duke locker room, where he broke down crying while speaking to the media. “I made a really bad play,” he said. “Sorry to him — Santa Ana. Sorry to the official who had to call it. Sorry to the team. It’s selfish, and it takes away from them. I’m not proud of it at all.” Allen returned to the game in the second half, missing both his shots. He

scored just three points on 1-of-8 shooting for the night. It was his lowest point total in a game since his freshman year, and his first time scoring that few while playing more than 20 minutes. “You could tell the whole half, he was out of it,” Krzyzewski said. “He was completely drained. ... You could see all the life was out of him, because he knew that was wrong.” ESPN announcers, including former Duke players Jay Bilas and Jay Williams, criticized Allen and called for disciplinary action to be taken by either Krzyzewski or the ACC. “I handle things the way I handle them, and I think I’ve handled this correctly,” Krzyzewski said. “I don’t need to satisfy what other people think that I should do.” Despite that, Krzyzewski clearly decided Allen had become too much of a problem, suspending him indefinitely, The Blue Devils begin ACC play on Dec. 31 in Blacksburg against Virginia Tech, before hosting Georgia Tech on Jan. 4 and Boston College on Jan. 7.

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“As a coach you’re supposed to stay away from words like ‘favorites,’ but Chris was my favorite player.” — NC State baseball coach Elliott Avent

fore eventually becoming the Associate Director of the Wolfpack Club. It’s hard to find a more charismatic individual beloved in the Wolfpack community — Avent calls him a “special person that people love being around.” The tight-knit nature made it a natural fit when Mark Gottfried and his staff decided to grow out their beards during a no-shave November designed to raise awareness for ALS and Team Chris Combs. “I was really excited, to be honest,” Gottfried said. “There were a lot of people around town and in the Wolfpack Nation who started growing beards in honor of Chris Combs and his fight against ALS. “Chris and I went and got our beards shaved off together and that was fun. I appreciate everybody that jumped in and participated with us. It was a really meaningful thing.” The basketball beards were just the start for the Raleigh community. The H Street Kitchen, Ridgewood Wine & Beer Company and the Umstead in Cary — where the Hope Gala to Defeat ALS was held — all helped Team Chris Combs get the message out and raise more than $1 million to date. “Growing up here, NC State’s always been like my family,” Combs said. “The support the coaches have shown me has helped when I needed it the most. It’s been amazing to know I have them in my corner.”

father. He’s a wonderful husband. “And he is a true friend to everyone that has ever come into contact with him.” “He might have thought about himself initially [when he was diagnosed], but his attention immediately turned to Gena and his three beautiful kids. That’s just the man he is.” Family fighting for more tomorrows together

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Former NC State baseball star Chris Combs, now battling ALS, watches a ball he hit during his senior season with the Wolfpack.

‘Chris was my favorite player’ Avent and Combs only spent one season together, but it’s a friendship that has only grown stronger. NC State finished 43-20 in Avent’s rookie year, primarily because of Chris. The senior hit 17 of his 42 career homers that season, stole 14 bases and finished with a 2-2 record and 3.45 ERA. Oh, and he saved three games to boot. Avent admitted having Combs his first season made the transition back to Raleigh seamless. “As a coach, you’re supposed to stay away from words like ‘favorites,’ but Chris was my favorite player,” Avent said. “I only got to coach him for one year, but he made my first season special. The love that he has for NC State has helped us keep a special relationship ever since.” Combs echoed that sentiment nearly two decades after wrapping up his

CHARLOTTE — Another week, another illegal-looking hit on quarterback Cam Newton and another clip for the Carolina Panthers to send to the league asking why a flag didn’t fly. Well, one did, but it was a penalty against Newton for throwing the ball at Washington Redskins defensive end Trent Murphy in Carolina’s 26-15 victory on Monday night. The taunting call penalized the Panthers 15 yards, pushing them out of field goal range while an in-stadium replay showed clear helmet-to-helmet contact. “What I saw was that Cam slid late and the defender went over the top,” referee Walt Coleman told a pool reporter. “I didn’t see any forcible contact with the head.” Coach Ron Rivera, who saw what everyone else did by looking up at the scoreboard, said afterward that he thought Murphy should have been penalized, an opinion that obviously hadn’t changed less than 24 hours later. “I’m [Newton’s] coach,” Rivera said Tuesday. “I’m most certainly going to favor him and I am biased.” What happened later certainly didn’t help quiet those who feel there’s some sort of conspiracy against Newton and the Panthers. With less than five minutes left in the game, Carolina defensive tackle Kawann Short was flagged for roughing the passer after he pushed a scrambling Kirk Cousins out of bounds. So why did one quarterback get the call while the other didn’t? “I’ve said it before, look at what used to happen to Shaquille O’Neal,” Rivera said. “[Newton’s] a big guy and when he takes hits, it’s a little different. “When [Short] hit the quarterback, he was still two feet inbounds. But KK hit him pretty good and he flew through the sideline, into the cheerleaders, up against the wall. It looks pretty dramatic.”

baseball career under Avent’s tutelage. “My senior year was the most fun year I’ve ever had playing baseball,” Chris said. “He means so much to me. Just having him calling and checking in along with raising awareness proves how much he respects his former players.” Avent hasn’t just supported the Combs family from afar. He’s visited with Chris at home and work office and the hospital and offered to relieve Chris wife, Gena, when it comes to driving Chris to appointments. So what makes this even more special? Avent truly never stops. The NC State skipper is usually meeting with recruits on the road, speaking at events or — as he was when we spoke — making time for players graduating in the winter or spring. But one person Avent always has

time for is Chris. No exceptions. “I’ve always been a friend to him since he graduated,” Avent said. “Now I’m just trying to be there for him however he needs me and whenever he needs me.” Combs’ accomplishments on the field were one thing, but what he did later in life truly impressed those around him. When Combs became a husband to Gena and father to his daughters Anne Marie, 10, and Ava, 5, and his son, Christopher, 3, he became a brand new man. Always known for his athletic prowess and friendly nature, Combs took on a completely different demeanor as the leader of his own Pack. “The greatest asset he has was never achieved on the diamond,” Avent said. “He’s an unbelievable son. He’s a terrific

Francis has been through the ups and downs of NC State as a baseball player and now a member of the Wolfpack football radio broadcast crew for 50 years. He’s always found a way to turn negatives into positives, but nothing could have prepared him for the news in May. “At first it was kind of a shocker, just like, ‘I can’t believe this is happening to my son,’” Francis said. “But the way people have responded let’s me know just how important he is to this community. The outpouring of support has just been overwhelming.” The reality is slowly sinking in. Chris outstretches his hand to everyone he speaks to despite his grip slowly fading. He still speaks at events and uses his voice for Project ALS and the ALS Foundation despite it slipping away. For Francis, it’s a delicate balance of helping to find a cure in time and making sure not to miss out on the tomorrows he has left with his son. “It’s really hard when I think about it,” Francis said. “Just hoping something comes along to save my son. But I can’t dwell on that because he’s still here.” It’s hard on Chris’ son, too. What does young Christopher think of his father? Simply, “He’s strong.” That strength is a constant theme throughout Chris’ life, but it’s never more evident than right now. And he’s only made stronger by those around him. Whether it’s Francis, Gena, his brother Ryan or the whole NC State community, Chris always has someone in his corner. “I would hope that my brother would understand that it didn’t take ALS for him to understand how much we love him,” Ryan Combs said, fighting back tears. “We’re a very close, small family. We’ve been in this together. We’re going to be in this together. “There’s never a day he’ll be on his own in this fight.”

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Dudley Panthers Hendon Hooker senior (1), who received MVP honors, rushes for a gain in the second quarter of the NCHSAA Division 4A State Championship football game against the Cape Fear Colts at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, Dec. 17. The Dudley Panthers defeated the Cape Fear Colts 54 - 0.

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Wallace-Rose Hill junior Javonte Williams (3) jumps over the West Montgomery defense in the NCHSAA 1AA Football State Championship at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill on Dec. 16. Williams won MVP for the game as his team clenched a 30 - 7 win over the West Montgomery Warriors.

N.C. high school champs, both big and small Dudley 54, Cape Fear 0

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Dudley Panthers cheerleaders stretch before the NCHSAA Division 4A State Championship football game against the Cape Fear Colts.

Wallace-Rose Hill 30, West Montgomery 7

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Cape Fear Colts senior Darrius Jackson (44) looks up as the team huddles up in the tunnel before running on to the field for the NCHSAA Division 4A State Championship.

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Tammy Graham, left, and Barbara Pemberton, right, both of Mount Gilead, cheer as West Montgomery scores a touchdown against Wallace-Rose Hill in the NCHSAA 1AA Football State Championship.

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The Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs hold up the NCHSAA 1AA Football State Championship plaque.

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TAKE NOTICE Forsyth NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1320 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Timothy M. Allen and Ethel M. Allen to David Silverman, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of December, 2010, and recorded in Book RE 2979, Page 3487, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Sa-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1374

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ray Anthony Bristow, Jr. and Nikia Y. Bristow to Thomas G. Jacobs, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of November, 2007, and recorded in Book RE 2797, Page 762, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on January 4, 2017 and will sell to

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 536

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Wilma A. Dobson-Brake and Iola D. Dobson, (Iola D. Dobson, deceased) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of September, 2010, and recorded in Book RE 2963, Page 1628, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 968 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joan E. Bartela to Laurel A. Meyer, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of December, 2014, and recorded in Book RE 3210, Page 284, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on January 4, 2017 and will sell to the

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1359 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Maya M. Davis, Tavian L. Davis, and Bonnie B. Moorman (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Maya A. Davis, Tavian L. Davis and Bonnie B. Mooreman) to Thomas G. Jacobs, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of February, 2009, and recorded in Book RE 2874, Page 3141, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Salem,

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1376

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Peggy G. Dearmon to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of October, 2011, and recorded in Book RE 3025, Page 1539, and Affidavit in Book 3035, Page 2376, and Modification in Book 3212, Page 23, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1377

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Raul Lio and Amanda Lio to Fritz Austin, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of October, 2003, and recorded in Book 2415, Page 628, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on January 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1371 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Juliane S. Uhl and Justyn Uhl to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of April, 2010, and recorded in Book RE 2943, Page 4072, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on January 4,

lem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on January 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake on the West margin of Teague Lane, SR #2630, said iron stake marking the Southeast corner of the property described in Deed Book 1015 at page 903; from said beginning point running with the West margin of Teague Lane, South 13 deg. 09' West 145.3 ft. to an iron stake; thence North 82 deg. 08' West 355.5 feet to an iron stake; thence North 9 degs. 40' East 140.95 ft. to an iron stake; thence South 82 degs. 45' East 366.8 ft. to the iron stake marking the point and place of Beginning, being known and designated as Lot 37C of the Tax Block 5642, Forsyth County Tax Maps. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1600 Teague Lane, Kernersville, North Carolina. BEING the same property conveyed to Timothy M. Allen and Ethel M. Allen from Bruce Magers, Trustee, by Deed dated October 12, 1999, and recorded on October 13, 1999, in Book 2089, Page 2087. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, de-

lay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 85, Phase II, Asheton Grove Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 49, Page 56 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Forsyth County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4050 Heather View Lane, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the

deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the pur-

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

for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on January 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED as Lot Number 15 as shown on the map of RIDGEFIELD, as recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 83 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2309 Foxfield Court, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this

notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

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

highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 53 as shown on the map or plat of Parkwood Lakes, Section 2, which is duly recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 70, Register of Deeds for Forsyth County, North Carolina, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6103 Winview Heights Street, Clemmons, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the

holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser

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

Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on January 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being known and designated as all of Lot 22 as shown on a plat entitled LAUREN MEADOWS, PHASE 1 recorded in Plat Book 46, Page 46, Forsyth County Registry of Deeds, reference to which is hereby made for more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2151 Lauren Woods Drive, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this

location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on January 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED as Lot 162, as shown on a plat of COVINGTON SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1A, as recorded in Plat Book 51, Page 122, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3759 Foxton Drive, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this

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situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Front on Goldfloss Street, 100’ and by that width extending southwardly 150’ to an alley being bounded on the north by Goldfloss Street, East by Lot 5, south by an alley, and west by Lot 2, the above described property being known and designated as Lots 3 and 4, Block 7, on Plat of Wachovia Development Company as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 81, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 610 Goldfoss Street, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer

and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the

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

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2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 17, Phase 1 of Harrington Village, as per plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 55, Page 106, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5664 Harrington Village Drive, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the

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

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

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county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rentalt agreement by providing written notice of termina-H tion to the landlord, to be effective on a date statedN in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more2 than 90 days, after the sale date contained in thisI notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has noth cured the default at the time the tenant provides thet notice of termination. Upon termination of a rentalt agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due underI the rental agreement prorated to the effective dateD i of the termination. C e SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. t SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE s c/o Hutchens Law Firm c P.O. Box 1028 C 4317 Ramsey Street d Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1189057 (FC.FAY)

on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental t agreement by providing written notice of termina- H tion to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated o in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more o than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this 1 notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not d cured the default at the time the tenant provides the n notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental a agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under v the rental agreement prorated to the effective date s e of the termination. C e SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. t SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE s c/o Hutchens Law Firm c P.O. Box 1028 C 4317 Ramsey Street d Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1196729 (FC.FAY)

ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental t agreement by providing written notice of termina- D tion to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated T in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more a than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this C notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has b not cured the default at the time the tenant pro- s vides the notice of termination. Upon termination s of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent b due under the rental agreement prorated to the b effective date of the termination. R n SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. d SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE b c/o Hutchens Law Firm w P.O. Box 1028 o 4317 Ramsey Street t Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 s Phone No: (910) 864-3068 t https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com e Case No: 1181310 (FC.FAY) C p

on or after October 1, 2007, may after receivingi the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rentala agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date statedt in the notice that is at least 10 days but not moren than 90 days, after the sale date contained in thisB notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has nota cured the default at the time the tenant provides ther notice of termination. Upon termination of a rentalr agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under thed rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1185964 (FC.FAY)

ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewedt on or after October 1, 2007, may after receivingE the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rentale agreement by providing written notice of termina-c tion to the landlord, to be effective on a date statedC in the notice that is at least 10 days but not moreb than 90 days, after the sale date contained in thiss notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor hass not cured the default at the time the tenant pro-b vides the notice of termination. Upon terminationb of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rentt due under the rental agreement prorated to theN effective date of the termination. d SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1188288 (FC.FAY) ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1196695 (FC.FAY)

agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1196923 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Sunday, December 25, 2016

Iredell AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 164

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mauro Hernandez and Yanira Hernandez to John C. MacNeill, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of July, 2000, and recorded in Book 1210, Page 1591, in Iredell County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Iredell County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 589

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael Hickey and Lauri R. Richter to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of April, 2008, and recorded in Book 1936, Page 1810, in Iredell County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Iredell County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 590

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Richard D. Plott and Delynn D. Plott to Kenneth L. Klein, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of August, 2008, and recorded in Book 1959, Page 2071, in Iredell County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Iredell County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on January 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Shiloh, in the County of Iredell, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Shiloh Township, Iredell County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a railroad spike in the center of the Southern Railroad marking the common corners of James R. Parker, as described in Deed Book 582, at Page 268, and Landon A. Warren, as described in Deed Book 745, at Page 983, and runs from the beginning with center of said railroad tracts, twelve calls as follows: (1) South 53 deg. 37’ 22” West 205.59 feet, (2) South 53 deg.

MecklenBerg NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 4033

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Brian E. Lawlor to Griffin, Brunson & Wood, LLP, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of June, 2013, and recorded in Book 28458, Page 28, in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 3972 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Carla Thompson to Trustee Services of Carolina, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of October, 2006, and recorded in Book 21243, Page 601, in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on

New Hanover NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 758 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gerald L. Kloppe and Bonnie Kloppe to Judy H. Woody, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of September, 2004, and recorded in Book 4509, Page 927, and Judgment in Book 5824, Page 2533, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 713 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Elwood Rickards, Jr. and Frances Rickards, (Elwood Rickards, Jr. and Frances Rickards, both deceased) (Heirs of Frances Rickards: Donald Rickards and Unknown Heirs of Frances Rickards) (Donald Rickards, deceased) (Heirs of Donald Rickards: Elsie Rickards, Fran Collins, Jana Simons, Dana Rothfuss, Deanne Collier and Unknown Heirs of Donald Rickards) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of October, 2005, and recorded in Book 4927, Page 512, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trust-

January 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Iredell, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL of that certain parcel of land and all improvements now or hereafter located thereon, lying and being in IREDELL County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an existing railroad spike in the centeline of S.R. 1837 (Gethseman Road), the Northeastern corner of the lands of Donald W. Turner as described in Deed Book 802, page 170, and running thence with the centerline of S.R. 1837, the following courses and distances: (1) South 43-00-13 East 44.06 feet to a point; (2) South 37-12-09 East 66.40 feet to a point; (3) South 32-45-16 East 66.68 feet to a point; (4) South 29-08-16 East 75.11 feet to a point; and (5) South 27-14-38 East 43.11 feet to a point; a new corner of Charles Benfield; thence with a new line of Benfield, and passing through a new iron rod at 30.95 feet, South 43-16-27 West 598.83 feet to a new iron rod, common corner of Charlie Benfield, James L. Gatton and Donald W. Turner; thence with the line of Turner, North 20-00-00 East 724.83 feet to an existing railroad spike in the cneterline of S.R. 1837, the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 2.019 acres, more or less,

with this description from a survey by Stephen D.Pope, NCRLS L-3578, dtaed May 28, 1997. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 195 Gethsemane Road and 199 Gethsemane Road, Olin, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold sub-

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

January 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Iredell, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 291 of Waterlynn, Phase 1, Map 1, subdivision as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 48 at Page 7 in the Iredell County Public Registry, which is revised in Map Book 48 at Page 19. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 116 Waterlynn Club Drive, Mooresville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the

Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the

33’ 49” West 401.51 feet, (3) South 53 deg. 33’ 04” West 21.73 feet to a railroad spike, corner of Landon A. Warren, (4) South 53 deg. 25’ 11” West 106.30 feet, (5) South 53 deg. 11’ 18” West 98.68 feet, (6) South 52 deg. 13’ 51” West 99.99 feet, (7) South 51 deg. 19’ 02” West 98.04 feet, (8) South 50 deg. 59’41” West 35.84 feet, (9) South 49 deg. 57’ 55” West 64.92 feet, (10) South 49 deg. 11” 16” West 139.87 feet, (11) South 47 deg. 40’ 11” West 100.50 feet, and (12) South 46 deg. 55’ 49” West 18.98 feet to a point in the center of Eufola Road, designated as Secondary Road Number 1333, which point is located North 46 deg. 52’ 31” West 117.71 feet from a p.k. nail set in the center of the intersection of Carriage Road, designated as Secondary Road Number 1375 with the center of Eufola Road; thence with the center of said Eufola Road, North 46 deg. 52’ 31” West 347.83 feet to a p.k. nail set in the center of the intersection of Celeste Eufola Road, designated as Secondary Road 1368, with the center of Celeste Eufola Road; thence with the center of Celeste Eufola Road, six calls as follows: (1) North 18 deg. 11’ 06 East 133.66 feet, (2) North 17 deg. 06’ 19” East 100.05 feet, (3) North 22 deg. 55’ 22” East 98.79 feet, (4) North 29 deg. 33’ 18” East 99.75 feet, (5) North 35 deg. 11’ 54” East 100.23 feet, and (6) North 40 deg. 22’ 33” East 63.88 feet to a point in the center of said road; thence leaving said road, South 42 deg. 22’ 33” East 63.88 feet to a point in the center of said road; thence leaving said road, South 42 deg. 08’ 10” East 180.00 feet to an iron pipe set, thence North 47 deg. 16’ 03” East 237.87 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence North 42 deg. 08’ 01” West 52.37 feet to a point at or near the center of a branch, Bobby E. Shaver’s corner, as described in Deed Book 481, at page 306; thence with the lines of said Shaver and following the cen-

ter of said branch, which is approximated by the following six calls; (1) North 44 deg. 51’ 06” East 24.08 feet, (2) South 79 deg. 17’ 15” East 27.99 feet, (3) North 40 deg. 31’ 57” East 28.10 feet, (4) North 07 deg. 57’ 51” West 56.12 feet, (5) North 10 deg. 52’ 56” East 68.72 feet, and (6) North 01 deg. 49’ 19” West 34.27 feet to a point in the center of Celeste Eufola Road; thence with the center of said Celeste Eufola Road, four calls as follows: (1) North 60 deg. 05’ 31” East 185.32 feet, (2) North 59 deg. 12’ 29” East 99.36 feet, (3) North 55 deg. 01’ 12” East 99.68 feet, and (4) North 48 deg. 59’ 39” East 99.75 feet to a point in the center of said road; thence leaving said road and through an iron pipe set 30.00 feet in line, South 39 deg. 43’ 28” East 568.44 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 16.49 acres, more or less, and being all of Tract 3 and 4, as shown on a Map prepared by Sharpe Surveying Company, dated May 30, 1988, and recorded in Plat Book 20, at Page 20, Iredell County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at Celeste Eufola Road, Statesville, North Carolina. The above described property is being conveyed subject to such right of way easements as the North Carolina Department of Transportation may have for Celeste Eufola Road, designated as Secondary Road Number 1368, and for Eufola Road, designated as Secondary Road Number 1333, and subject to such right of way easements as the Southern Railroad may have for its railroad tracts, and further subject to such utility easements as may exist on said property. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well

as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on January 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 21, Block G of the Palisades, Phase 2B Map 2 (Marbella Neighborhood), as shown on plat thereof recorded in Map Book 50 at Page 222, a revision of Map Book 47 at Page 961, in the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 10309 Daufuskie Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by

NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of

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

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

January 10, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 140 of MONTEITH PARK, Phase 2A, Map 2, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 46 at Page 451 a revision of Map Book 41, Page 125 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 16718 Spruell Street, Huntersville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the

Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot Nineteen (19), Block “A”, of Green Meadows, Section 3, according to a map made for Eureka Lands, Inc., by Henry Von Ossen and Associates, November 1, 1957 and duly recorded in Map Book 6, Page 92, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 373 Toulon Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Subject to the restrictions set forth in a deed for Lot 17, Block “A” Section 3, Green Meadows Subdivision, recorded in Book 820, Page 86 of the New Hanover County Registry, which restrictions are hereby incorporated in this deed by reference. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00),

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

ee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to in this Commitment is described as follows: Being all of Lots 1 & 2, Section I, The Thickett Subdivision as the same is shown on map of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 28 at Page 102 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 104 Dron Place, Wilmington, North Carolina. Less and excepting that portion of land conveyed in Deed Book 3945, Page 305, New Hanover County Registry. Being the same property conveyed in Deed Book 1540, Page 633, New Hanover County Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1179871 (FC.FAY)

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the renta agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1196460 (FC.FAY)

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TAKE NOTICE New Hanover NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 725 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Maradith J. Tangney and spouse, L. Wayne Brown, Jr., George C. Montford, III and Dorothy J. Montford, wife and husband (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Dorothy J. Montford, George C. Montford, III and Maradith J. Tangney) to ***, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of April, 2008, and recorded in Book 5303, Page 2428, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Reg-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 726 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Rene S. Turner aka Renee S. Turner to Law Avania at Ballantyne Village, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of November, 2009, and recorded in Book 5455, Page 298, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 3, 2017 and will sell to the

Randolph AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 223 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kenneth J. Beason and Cathy C. Beason (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kenneth John Beason and Cathy L. Chisholm Beason) to Kirsten E. Foyles, Esq., Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of November, 2011, and recorded in Book RE2259, Page 159, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidenc-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 428 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by David S. Rife and wife Melissa Kaye Rife (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): David S. Rife) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of April, 2004, and recorded in Book 1865, Page 1076, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location desig-

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Daniel L. Bernard, Jr. to Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of May, 2015, and recorded in Book 2442, Page 801, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on January 3, 2017 and will sell

Wake AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 3776 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Donna G. Allen, a separated woman and Marty Britt Allen to Diane A. Wallis, Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of January, 2000, and recorded in Book 8499, Page 2242, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be fore-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2294 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by George C. Bridger and Sarah B. Bridger to Chicago Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of June, 2007, and recorded in Book 012589, Page 01126, and Affidavit in Book 014840, Page 118, and Affidavit in Book 014982, Page 461, and Modification in Book 015402, Page 267, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on January 9, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following

ister of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 696, Kings Grant, Section 11, as the same is shown on the plat thereof, recorded in Map Book 14 at Page 5 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4545 Middlesex Road, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well

highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 24 of Mason Knoll Subdivision, as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 36 at Page 28 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 714 Mason Knoll Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Being the identical property as conveyed to Rene S. Turner on 06-30-00, in Book 2770, Page 802 in the New Hanover County Public Registry. PIN: R07209-010-001-024 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

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

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ing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on January 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of New Hope, in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: New Hope Township, Randolph County, North Carolina: BEING ALL of that 16.579 acre tract lying on the Burney Mill Road as shown by plat entitled "Kenneth John Beason & Cathy L. Beason" and recorded in Plat Book 112, Page 18, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5332 Burney Mill Road, Troy, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well

nated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on January 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 16 of Candlebrook Acres Subdivision, as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 54, Page 63. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5203 Candlebrook Drive, Asheboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being

foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limit-

ed to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1196865 (FC.FAY)

to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot No. 101 of Brown Oaks Subdivision, Phase 4, a map or plat of which is duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Randolph County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 81, Page 48. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4176 Majestic Oaks Drive, Randleman, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the

closed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on January 9, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of the tract containing 2.984 acres as shown on a map prepared by James O. Murphy, R.L.S., dated October 13, 1983, a copy of said map being recorded in Book of Maps 1983, Page 1256, Wake County Registry. There is also conveyed an easement for ingress, egress and regress thirty (30) feet in width extending from S.R. 1909 in a northerly direction to the Lot above described as shown on said plat. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4244 Bruce Drive, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well

real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point located at the intersection of the southern right-of-way line of Whitaker Mill Road and the western right-of-way line of Reaves Drive (formerly Pershing Road); running thence from said beginning point South 26 degrees 21' 34" East 150.29 feet to an existing iron pipe located in the western right-of-way line of Reaves Drive (formerly Pershing Road); thence South 69 degrees 00' 00" West 61.93 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence North 26 degrees 09' 19" West 150.24 feet to an existing iron pipe located in the southern right-of-way line of Whitaker Mill Road; thence along and with the southern right-of-way line of Whitaker Mill Road North 69 degrees 00' 00" East 61.40 feet to the point and place of beginning and being the greater part of Lot 45 and a part of Lot 46 according to survey by John Y. Phelps, Jr., Registered Surveyor, dated April 22, 1988, and also according to a plat recorded in Book of Maps 1911, Page 126, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 216 East Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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tion to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1189993 (FC.FAY)

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December 23-30 Christmas Train & Light Spectacular Wilmington Holiday magic returns to the Railroad Museum with more lights and more action. The museum turns into a seasonal wonderland with decorations, more than 20,000 lights that glisten and sparkle to mark the holiday, as well as musical animations and twilight model train displays. Santa is also on hand, with goodies and cider to sip and enjoy. wrrm.org

December 26-30 Holiday Lights in the Garden Fayetteville Lights sparkle and illuminate a mile-long pathway to showcase the garden’s winter beauty as a synchronized show of music and lights shimmers over the Cypress Pond. S’mores roasting over fire pits, free crafts for children, visits and photos with Santa, holiday gift shopping, and more add to the festivities. capefearbg.org

December 27-31 The Twelve Birds of Christmas at Sylvan Heights Bird Park Scotland Neck Join the fun in a search to find The 12 Birds of Christmas. A scavenger hunt format is used, with informational signs around the park. Learn interesting facts about some of the birds that have traditionally been a part of the “The 12 Days of Christmas.” If you really don’t know what a partridge in a pear tree looks like, visit Sylvan Heights and find out. shwpark.com

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Ham, black eyed peas, collard greens and cornbread are foods eaten to bring luck and prosperity on the New Year.

A meal steeped in tradition The foods we eat on the first day of the year are prescribed for a reason. The menu items are said to bring prosperity, good luck, and good health for the new year. By Jennifer Wood North State Journal FRESH NEW YEAR brings plenty of possibility. There’s just something about a clean slate to A work with that has us all ready to take on the world.

In the South we like to make sure we hedge our bets via our stomachs. Why not plan for a precipitous year by consuming just the right food? Even folks averse to resolutions have been known to eat this chosen meal to ensure a year of luck, health, and money. The folklore or tradition behind the ingredients, as well as the humble and tasty foods included, tell a story and there is a reason for making sure each item makes it onto the table. Black-eyed peas represent coins or good luck and prosperity. Much has been written about this legume from the cowpea family. Its inclusion on the menu, along with how much you consume, is integral to the meal. Multiple sources reference the fact that Union troops

left the plentiful crop behind in the field because they thought it was only good for livestock. They were correct about it being for livestock as it was originally used as food for farm animals, but it went on to become a staple in Southern diets. Tradition says you are supposed to make sure you eat at least 365 black-eyed peas to lock down luck and prosperity for the entire year. You might get a few dirty looks if you hold up the serving line by counting out your peas, so just go ahead and eat a mess of them to be safe. Greens represent new beginnings and money. Be they collard, mustard, or turnip — greens are a healthy winter crop. Collards are a good source of vitamins A and C. Best picked after the first frost, there are many ways to cook this hearty crop. If you’re looking to adhere to the “eat as much pork as possible” plan, then cook greens with some fatback. Its place at the first meal of the year can be attributed to the See THE TABLE, page C6

The Raleigh Acorn is lowered and fireworks go off to ring in the New Year in the capital. While the acorn has become synonymous with First Night Raleigh, the festival is much more than the countdown to midnight with nearly 100 performances in over three dozen locations across downtown Raleigh. firstnightraleigh.com

January 1 KwanzaaFest Durham For over 30 years the African American Dance Ensemble has sponsored KwanzaaFest in Durham. Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, community, and culture centered on seven basic values as building blocks for peace and progress within neighborhoods. aadekwanzaafest.wixsite.com/ kwanzaafest

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December 27, 1752

By Alton Skinner For the North State Journal

HEN SETTING new fitness goals it is useful to evaluate your previous year, including your successes, failures, lessons, and themes, before attempting to create a different outcome next year. As you wrap up 2016, take these steps to set yourself up for success in 2017. • Acknowledge what happened. • Learn from the experience. • Adjust your behavior accordingly. These seven questions from productivity expert and bestselling author, Michael Hyatt, will help you examine what happened, what you want to repeat, and what you never want to see again. 1. If the past year were a movie of your life, what would the genre be? What would be the title of this movie? 2. What were the two or three major recurring themes in the past year? Rank your themes from most to least recurring. 3. What did you accomplish this past year that you were most proud of? 4. What did you feel you should have been acknowledged for but wasn’t? 5. What disappointments or regrets did you experience this past year? 6. As you look back, what was missing from last year? 7. What were the major life lessons you learned this past year? Answering these questions has the potential to elicit various emotional responses. Take a few moments to reflect on your emotions right now. What are you thinking and feeling? What is your most powerful positive thought right now? What is your most powerful negative thought? How can this thought help propel you forward? Hopefully this reflection will give you the wisdom you need to succeed in the coming year. Next, learn a new way to set goals, put them into action, and have your best fitness year ever.

The survey for a Moravian settlement began in what is now Clemmons. Bishop August Spangenberg led the frontier expedition that selected the land that became known as the Wachovia Tract. The original survey contained only about 73,000 acres, so five additional parcels were surveyed, bringing the total to just under 100,000 acres.

December 30, 1833

The North Carolina General Assembly approved the charter for the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad Company. The company originally sought to link the state’s largest port in Wilmington with the capital in Raleigh, but the company changed its plans and began planning a line between Wilmington and Weldon, a small town in Halifax County.

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Renowned sculptor Selma Burke was born in Mooresville. Fascinated by African ritual objects and other sculptural pieces, Burke made sculpture by shaping white clay from her parents’ farm as a child. After being educated at what is now Winston-Salem State University and trained as a nurse at St. Agnes Hospital Nursing School in Raleigh, Burke moved to New York City to work as a private nurse. Inspired by the Harlem Renaissance movement emerging around her, Burke began to focus on art. Burke’s most famous work, a portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt that now graces the dime, came about from a competition to sculpt the president for the Recorder of Deeds Office in Washington, Information courtesy of N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

turn the page A fresh new year brings a desire for a crisp new read. We reached out to Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville for a few ideas, and they suggested a sampling of fiction from the 2016 Southern Indie Holiday Catalog. “The Orphan Mother” by Robert Hicks “A Great Reckoning” by Louise Penny “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles “Descent” by Tim Johnston “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah

just a pinch pomander pyramids This centerpiece and natural air freshener is simple to make. Orange pomanders can be stacked in a pyramid or placed around your home in bowls to brighten your decor this holiday. Materials: • Oranges, lemons, or other firm-fleshed citrus fruit • Whole stemmed cloves • Nail or knitting needle Directions: Poke evenly spaced holes (with the nail or knitting needle) around the fruit in your desired pattern. Insert the cloves in the pierced spots on each piece of fruit and voila—you have a decoration that dates from medieval times. If you want to add an additional layer of scent, you can shake your clove studded fruit in a baggie filled with a tablespoon of cinnamon. Stack on a cake plate with greenery or ribbon tucked around and citrusy spice will perfume your room through the new year.

accolades Inn at historic Kanuga gets modern makeover By Emory Rakestraw For the North State Journal N A SECLUDED 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge MounO tains, Kanuga Retreat and Con-

ference Center is a favorite destination for many. The original Inn from 1968 just received a serious facelift, a $6.5 million one to be exact. On a secluded 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kanuga Conference, Retreat and Camp Center is a favorite destination for many. The original inn from 1968 just received a serious facelift, a $6.5 million one to be exact. Kanuga goes back to 1909 when a Charlotte businessman built 39 cottages surrounding the 120-acre lake. Today, that same lake serves as the centerpiece for the retreat, which frequently attracts 25,000 people a year to Henderson County. Kanuga hosts hundreds of private conferences and welcomes visitors to the inn and cottages. The Great Flood of 1916 reduced the lake’s size to 30 acres, and it fell under new ownership in 1928 when purchased by the dioceses of the Episcopal Church. Today, it continues ties to the church but stands alone as a nonprofit. The addition of the inn allowed Kanuga to not just be a sunny day getaway but also a year-round conference center and retreat. Director of marketing Leslie

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When Deep Run roots leave home By Emory Rakestraw North State Journal VIVIAN HOWARD made a total of 45 stops on her book tour, serving many of the book’s local dishes from her food truck. Yet, Howard had to leave her own roots first to discover their value. Wherever you go, locally foraged ingredients are reflected in recipes and dishes passed down through generations. Chef Vivian Howard prefaces her new (and first) book, “Deep Run Roots", noting, “These dishes set the tables of our past, and today they connect us to a culture of resourceful cooks who prepared year-round to feed their families. Many of these recipes were considered too mundane to merit writing down. Now they risk being forgotten.”

Between October and December Vivian Howard visited 45 bookstores, gift shops, and grocery stores on her book tour.

This past fall Howard, her team, and food truck traveled from major metropolitan areas to small college towns on the 45 stops of the “Deep Run Roots” book tour. From the food truck, dishes like Tom Thumb, shrimp stew with poached eggs, watermelon pickles wrapped in bacon, and Pepsi and peanut ice cream floats were served. On the final leg of the tour, a book signing at Lowes Foods in Bermuda Run, Howard said the trip was, “a sto-

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Hartley hopes the renovation bring more attention to Kanuga and what it offers, “A lot of people are still learning about Kanuga, and now we have this wonderful 61-room inn that has been completely renovated through and through. The inn is modernized and more accessible. I definitely anticipate this will create more interest in coming to Kanuga.” The inn was closed for six months as renovations embraced modernity. Rooms come equipped with king size beds, an upgrade in lighting, fully renovated bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and a new HVAC system with controls in each room. To add to the homey, warm aesthetic, the inn was filled with craftsman style furniture from Absolute Style Furniture in High Point, N.C. Kanuga’s vice president of property, Ricky Varnadore, over-

ry in itself.” Story is a word that resonates with Howard. The very first words of the book say, “This book is the story of my life so far, told through the ingredients that fill the plates and pantries of my home: Deep Run.” Howard describes Deep Run as a “dot,” not even a town nor community, simply a fire district where there are more pigs than people. While she was firmly rooted in Deep Run and the sandy soil of eastern N.C. Howard knew that to develop her own vision, she needed to branch out and build upon those strong foundations. And after years in New York City, working her way through advertising and then finding her way into kitchens, Howard and her husband, Ben Knight, returned to Deep Run to start their own restaurant, Chef & the Farmer. However, she notes the first few years were anything but simple. Locals didn’t understand what she described as “washed down” New York dishes, so she looked not only to the land, but to the people. Working first with dis-

saw the project, tailoring to the needs and requests of frequent visitors. He understands that although the inn allowed yearround stays, there was still work to be done “Now, we’ve taken it a step further by improving accessibility and making staying at the inn a more welcoming experience for all.” On such a beautiful setting with over 20 miles of hiking trails, it’s no surprise Kanuga was used this year as base camp for the remake of “Dirty Dancing” and two-thirds of the movie was filmed there. While the inn is embracing a more modern approach, there are still a few things that keep it unique. Guests are alerted to three meals a day with the bugle call of revelry, and while there’s Wi-Fi you won’t find a television, clock, or telephone in sight.

placed tobacco farmers, Howard eventually began learning the true art of what grows and how to cook it. “Season after season, they presented me with collards, rutabagas, and sweet potatoes. I was forced to develop savory recipes around fruit, treat meat like a condiment, and imagine new ways to use rice and cornmeal,” Howard says in “Deep Run Roots.” After two successful restaurants, a starring role on the PBS show “A Chef’s Life,” and her first book, Howard lovingly explains and prepares specific ingredients that not only reflect the area they come from, but the hands that plant them, for audiences beyond Deep Run. From fateful encounters with New York chefs, to being inspired to make the leap from aspiring food writer to chef and restaurant owner, Howard has returned to her roots in her own way, and her new cookbook leads us down all of those winding roads back home. Now from small “dots” of towns to big cities, readers and chefs have the opportunity taste a bit of eastern North Carolina.

North State Journal for Sunday, December 25, 2016

post holiday relaxation | The Umstead

Finding rest over the holidays The spa at The Umstead Hotel in Cary offers multiple relaxation packages perfect for destressing post holiday.

Photo courtesy of The Umstead Hotel

By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal

Mountains

Piedmont

Coastal

The Old Edwards Inn and Spa

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

The Sanderling Resort

A European-style retreat nestled in the North Carolina mountains, the Old Edwards Inn offers guests opportunities for spa treatments, golf outings, dining, and shopping. Play 18 holes on the Tom Jackson sculpted course along the Eastern Continental Divide. Shop in the site’s Acorns Boutique where you will find a collection of fine gifts, jewelry, and clothing. Surrounded by wood and local stone with views of the mountaintops, relax with a visit to the spa. Offering unique treatments such as immunity boosting massages, mountain mocha pedicures, and holistic jade roller facials—one is sure to feel rejuvenated after a visit here.

The Umstead offers guests lush accommodations, delicious menu options, and full-service spa treatments. Behind the scenes, James Beard Nominee and celebrated chef, Steven Greene, is leading the culinary team in the famous Herons restaurant. Pets will equally enjoy a stay at the Umstead and are welcome. Be sure to bring your furry family member to DogWoods, the hotel’s enclosed playground for canine guests.

With views overlooking the Currituck Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, the Sanderling Resort is a one-stop destination for a combination of rest and activity or cuisine and cocktails. Local farms and waters provide for the Southern coastal cuisine you’ll find here. Famous for its breakfast, one will be hard-pressed to pass up the signature Outer Banks Breakfast with eggs, buttermilk biscuits, bacon, and white corn grits. Seasonal classes in yoga offered at sunrise bring serenity to greet you. Find a variety of dining options and spa packages year-round at this resort on the coast.

he hustle and bustle of the holidays can leave Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves needing a place to prop up their feet, take a deep breath, and recharge for the start of the new year. From Murphy to Manteo, there are a variety of hotels and resorts providing serene locations, delicious dinners, comfy rooms, and delicate spa treatments. One such place for rest in the state is the well-known Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary. “The Umstead experience is a luxurious stay surrounded by art and nature. Our spa offers an intimate wellness experience distinctive to our serene location. From the organic botanical treatments to our signature product line, the spa draws inspiration from the region’s native flora in a celebration of nature that truly engages all the senses,” said Caroline Jackson-Allen, marketing manager. The Spa is known for its use of North Carolina elements to bring peace and meditation to the body and mind. “Our Emerald Experience is inspired by the detoxifying properties of North Carolina’s most precious gemstone, considered the purest crystal of the green ray. It is centered on balancing and purifying the mind and body, beginning with a dry brushing treatment to start the detoxifying process,” said Jackson-Allen. “Next, guests enjoy a relaxing soak in a chemo therapy tub of warm water blended with mineral salts and herbs. A calming Swedish massage with warm massage oil, followed by a detoxifying juice beverage, completes the experience,” she added. Whether you enjoy a visit to the spa, a round of golf on the course, yoga in the outdoors, or breakfast as the sun rises, there’s a perfect spot for you in North Carolina. From the mountains to the coast, we’ve compiled a list of a few places and spaces for relaxation and rejuvenation that will meet your needs.

Highlands

Lakeview at Fontana Bryson City

Surround yourself with nature and serenity with a visit to Lakeview at Fontana, a retreat space for adults only burrowed in the mountains. Known for their unique treetop soaking cabanas, feel warmth and relaxation while overlooking the forests and mountain side. Yoga, massages, and spa services are offered along with a hiking trail through 50 wooded acres.

Cary

Fearrington Village Pittsboro

From a dairy farm to a rural escape, the Fearrington Village offers visitors a place to nestle at the inn, a taste of fresh cuisine at the restaurant and a space to meditate at the spa. Antiques, lush fabrics, original artwork, and fresh flowers await guests at the inn. From the farm to the fork, the restaurant offers dishes celebrating North Carolina’s four seasons. While at the Village, be sure to stop by and tour the farm where you’ll be greeted by black and white belted cows, goats, and chickens. Before you leave, stop by and say “hello” to Mary Alice, Jasper, and Charlotte, the farm’s donkeys.

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The OC Spa Indian Beach

Located at the Ocean Club Resort, the OC Spa offers a retreat setting nestled between European architecture and Asian aesthetics where guests can enjoy a variety of treatments and wellness activities to rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. As winter blows through, stop by for the “Welcome Summer” special that includes a body polish to prepare you for beach season. In a unique twist, the spa offers specialized treatments for teens which include a facial, manicure, and pedicure.

Ham: A holiday tradition Renowned family-run business shares their secrets of success By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal Whether carved and served with a side of stuffing or thinly sliced and served in a buttermilk biscuit, ham makes its way to the center of the family table for the holidays. Country hams have long been a Southern tradition. It’s a tradition Johnston County Hams has been proud to be a part of for decades as its own practice for curing, processing, and developing country hams has been passed down from generation to generation. “We’re a family-owned and family-run company that’s been around since 1946. Our meat produced is centered on quality and not quantity,” said Rufus Brown, curemaster and operations manager. The curing process for Johnston County Hams is legendary as it began with Brown’s father, Jesse. “Our way of curing hams is a

neat process. It is something that you think of as an artisan craft. We take a lot of pride in the quality of our products,” said Brown. While the company began in 1946, it wasn’t until Jesse came down to Smithfield from Virginia in 1967 and instituted a curing process that made the hams delicate and not overly salty. A lightly smoked aroma and salted taste is the staple of Johnston County Hams. The unique flavor is a result of the curing process which is based on techniques used by America’s early colonists. “We put just enough salt on our country hams so the taste is not overpowering. We salt down our country hams for 45 days at 38 degrees. We then move them to the next stage, the equalization room, where we hang them for two weeks at 50 degrees. The last stage is moving them to the aging room where they hang at 80 degrees for at least 30 days,” said Brown. “We allow plenty of time in the

aging room. We always keep them in there longer.” Jesse passed in 1996, but his son, who began working at the company in 1989, has continued the tradition of curing hams and serving them to families throughout the South. Johnston County Hams produces approximately 50,000 hams a year. The best seller is the 3-pound, boneless buffet country ham. In addition to country hams, Johnston County Hams produces prosciutto as well as smokehouse meats including smoked turkey, dry cured bacon, and country sausage. Honey hams are another popular treat. “Water is added with grocery store hams. Our hams are a dry ham as the water is cooked out of it,” said Brown. “Our honey hams are a sweeter type of ham.” “If you’re given a whole ham, don’t store for long periods of time and slice the ham thin since it’s a saltier product,” he added. By salting hams and curing them naturally through changes in temperature, Johnston County Hams has hand-crafted a Southern tradition for the ages.

Photo Courtesy of Johnston County Hams.

Johnston County Hams have been a fixture on holiday tables for over 60 years.

North State Journal for Sunday, December 25, 2016

behind the bar

cocktails to celebrate 2016

North State Journal for Sunday, December 25, 2016

“I wanna say just a few words about North Carolina — my home state — possibly the finest state in this entire union. We got industry of all kinds—pretty county, raise corn, cotton, tobacco, peaches, peanuts, all like that. Got colleges all over the state — fine quality, pretty girls, and run off the finest white lightning made anywhere.” Andy Griffith, “North Carolina, My Home State”

Make your New Year really pop with a North Carolina cocktail. Each of these fine beverages featuring N.C. spirits are befitting of any celebration.

Mother May I Punch Bob Peters, The Punch Room, Charlotte Serves 8 16 ounces Beefeater gin 8 ounces fresh lemon juice 24 ounces Lenny Boy Good Ol’ Ginger Kombucha 8 ounces mint syrup* (more or less to taste)

*Heat and stir ½ cup each sugar and water until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in ¼ cup roughly chopped mint leaves, and let sit for 15 minutes. Strain, then chill.

Hiram’s Hour Niels Larsen, Print Works Bistro, Greensboro 2 ounces Sutler’s Gin ¾ ounce Bittermilk Charred Grapefruit Tonic Syrup ½ ounce Shelton Vineyards Yadkin Valley Port 2 dashes Crude “Sycophant” Orange & Fig Bitters 1 sprig rosemary

Combine all ingredients except rosemary in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with rosemary sprig.

Stir ingredients together in a punch bowl, then fill with ice.

Doc’s Blueberry-Thyme Lemonade

Star Flower

InCider Trading Mattie Beason, Black Twig Cider House, Durham 1½ ounces Fair Game Apple Brandy 1½ ounces Appalachian Mountain Brewery Cinful Plum Cider ¼ ounce Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur ¾ ounce Eden Heirloom Blend Ice Cider

Stir ingredients together over ice, then strain into an Old Fashioned glass. Garnish with an apple peel.

Orange Mint Beer Julep

Jimmy Ingenito, Starlight Cafe, Greenville

Brian Lorusso, Dogwood Southern Table & Bar, Charlotte

Will Locke, Highland Avenue, Hickory

8 cilantro leaves, plus 1 cilantro sprig for garnish 2 slices seedless cucumber 2 ounces Mother Earth gin ¾ ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur ¾ ounce Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Small Batch Tonic seltzer water

2 ounces blueberry-infused Doc Porter’s vodka* 3 ounces thyme lemonade* 2 dashes lemon bitters

2 orange slices 5 mint leaves ½ ounce honey syrup* 1½ ounces Seventeen Twelve Bourbon American Honor Hop On n’ Ride IPA 1 mint sprig

Twist cilantro leaves and drop in a highball or Collins glass. Top with a cucumber slice. Bruise cucumber slightly with a muddler. Fill glass with ice. Top with gin, St-Germain, tonic, and seltzer, then stir. Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of cilantro.

*Blueberry-infused vodka Freeze 2 pints of blueberries overnight. Place frozen blueberries in a glass container and pour a 750-mL bottle of Doc Porter’s vodka on top. Infuse for a minimum of 2 weeks. *Thyme Lemonade Simmer the slices of 8-10 lemons, a handful of fresh thyme sprigs, 1 cup sugar, and 3 cups water until sugar has dissolved. Stir, cool, and strain. Sugar-Salt Rim Grind equal amounts sugar and pink Himalayan sea salt with a few sprigs of thyme, then shake through a mesh strainer.

*Make honey syrup by heating and stirring equal parts honey and water until combined. In a beer snifter, muddle orange slice, mint leaves, and honey syrup. Add bourbon, then fill glass with cracked ice. Top with beer. Stir once, then garnish with an orange slice and a mint sprig.

Doc’s Blueberry-Thyme Lemonade Rub a sliced lemon around the rim of a Collins glass, then dip into sugar-salt mixture. Fill with ice. Add vodka, lemonade, and bitters, then stir. Garnish with blueberries on a pick or a lemon twist.

Appalachian Caipirinha John Parra, Fox Liquor Bar, Raleigh 1 small lime, cut into 8 wedges 1 pinch kosher salt 4 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters ½ ounce honey syrup* 2 ounces Troy & Sons Platinum Moonshine Blenheim Old #3 Hot - Red Cap Ginger Ale 1 large slice fresh ginger root *Make honey syrup by heating and stirring 3 parts honey and 1 part water until combined.

Muddle lime wedges and salt in a cocktail shaker. Add bitters, honey syrup, and moonshine. Add ice and shake aggressively for 5-7 seconds. Pour in an icefilled double rocks glass, top with ginger ale, and garnish with a slice of fresh ginger root.

Arnold Palmer This drink is in honor of “The King” himself, and according to Arnold Palmer “the dominant factor must be iced tea with about 1/3 or 1/4 of it in lemonade.” The beverage makes the perfect base for adding a shot of your favorite liquor — just remember if you add alcohol that makes it a John Daly.

Walk Right In Sarah Vickery, The Lantern, Chapel Hill 8-12 blueberries 2 sugar cubes ½ ounce fresh lemon juice 1 dash Angostura bitters 2 ounces bourbon

In a rocks glass, muddle blueberries, sugar cubes, lemon juice, and bitters. Pour bourbon over bottom of muddler to remove any blueberries, add ice, and stir.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY LAUREN ROSE

North State Journal for Sunday, December 25, 2016

All I want for Christmas is... Reuters photographers around the world asked children to draw what they wanted to receive from Santa for Christmas.

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Maxim, almost 4, laughs as he poses for a photograph at his apartment in Belgrade, Serbia. Maxim said he would like to get a plastic dinosaur for Christmas.

Why gold, frankincense and myrrh? Chances are, frankincense and myrrh are not under your Christmas tree this year; maybe gold if you are among the fortunate. How did these three gifts make their way to the side of Jesus’ manger and into Christmas tradition for thousands of years? Most Christians will see at least one Christmas pageant or nativity every year featuring three giftbearing kings arriving at a holy stable. By Donna King North State Journal

E SAY THERE ARE THREE kings, or Magi, probably because ‘W of the three gifts that were mentioned.

We don’t actually know how many there were, and they probably were not there in Bethlehem at the manger. They were probably at Jesus’ house when they moved to Nazareth — it just says He was a baby,” said Dr. David Kowalke, a professor of Systematic Theology at North Raleigh Christian Academy. Whenever they arrived, the gifts brought by three Magi are viewed by biblical scholars as symbols of their recognition of Jesus as King. Treasured not just for their monetary value, according to theologians, the three gifts had significance in that time as well. They were valuable yet common offerings to royalty. Gold was as valuable then as it is today, perhaps more so given the logistical problems in mining it without modern tools and power equipment. Also as it is today, it was currency with which Joseph and Mary could care for their newborn, particularly as they travel. Frankincense is hardened resin from a tree used, at the time, for perfume or incense during worship. It is made from trees found in the western part of Africa, including Somalia, and has been traded for over 5,000 years. Used to treat everything

from digestive problems to arthritis, a study out in 2014 linked Frankincense to cancer cell death in bladder cancers. However, Frankincense is best known as an incense in worship — filling a room with a lemony, pine scent. While burning it in a stable seems like it would freshen some ripe surroundings, Frankincense’s use in the story of Christmas is seen as a symbol of Jesus’ divinity because it was often used as an offering to God. Myrrh is likely still in your bathroom cabinet. Also the hardened aromatic sap from a tree, today Myrrh shows up as an antiseptic in some mouthwash, toothpaste and liniments to treat bruises and skin irritation. It has also shown to have effective pain-killing properties. Even in Jesus’ day it was given for medicinal purposes but it was also used to embalm the dead because it has the property to preserve. Historians interpret it as a Christmas symbol of Jesus’ later death. Myrrh mixed with wine was offered to Jesus in the book of Mark during his crucifixion and his body was wrapped in it in the book of John. “There are different thoughts about medicinal purposes and arthritis and things like that, but my personal opinion is that they paint kind of a 3-D image of why Jesus came,” said Kowalke. “Gold in honor of the deity of the Messiah — He is a Messiah and not just a baby; Frankincense because He is the high priest, and myrrh for His humanity and sacrifice.”

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Jaedene Alyzxandra Medina, 5, poses for a photograph inside her classroom at Child’s Home Educational Center in Las Pinas, Metro Manila Philippines. Jaedene said she wants a pet bunny (rabbit) because her mom doesn’t allow her to have a pet dog or cat yet.

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Mila, 10, poses for a photograph at her home in Skopje, Macedonia. For Christmas Mila would like her parents to be friends again.

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Matias Ugarte, 6, poses for a photograph outside his school in Mexico City, Mexico. Matias would like a bike from Santa for Christmas.

J.Cole tops Billboard 200 chart: Taylor Swift, Zayn have hot single

By Jill Serjeant Reuters

Hip hop artist and Fayetteville, N.C. native, J.Cole grabbed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album charts on December 19 with “4 Your Eyez Only,” while Taylor Swift and Zayn’s single for movie “Fifty Shades Darker” was top of the digital songs chart. “4 Your Eyez Only” notched the third-biggest album debut of the year with 492,000 units sold in its first week, according to figures from Nielsen SoundScan. That placed the U.S. singer’s fourth studio album in the major league, behind only Drake’s “Views” and Beyonce’s “Lemonade” earlier this year. A cappella group Pentatonix scored a rare two spots in the top five of the Billboard 200 after a TV special last week. Their 2016 holiday album “A Pentatonix Christmas” rose to No. 2 with 156,000 units sold for the week, while their 2014 release “That’s Christmas To Me” took the No.5 spot. Billboard noted that the double feat is usually only achieved after the sudden deaths of major artists, including Prince and David Bowie earlier this year. Canadian rapper The Weeknd with “Starboy” and R&B singer Bruno Mars with “24K Magic”

THE TABLE from page C1 color green being associated with new beginnings and, of course, the color of money. There is even a tidbit of folklore out there that says you are supposed to save some uncooked greens to tack to your ceiling for good luck or hang over your door to ward off evil. Cornbread represents gold Again with the money, clearly we are working toward financial success, so cornbread in some form finds its way to the table. The beautiful bright yellow of this Southern staple reminds us of gold, and bonus, it is a good way to sop things up. Pork represents luck and health The center of the New Year’s Day meal is the pig. You may choose to cook a ham, a pork roast, or there’s no reason you can’t get away with serving up barbecue. The pork is on the table for a variety of rea-

sons, and tradition tells us one of the main ones is due to animal behavior. A pig cannot turn its head around to see behind, instead it must turn all the way around to see from whence it came. The pork luck also comes in with the way a pig eats. Folklore says that it is good luck to eat pork at this meal because a pig roots forward when it eats as opposed to beef who stand still, and chickens who scratch backwards. By all means, go right back to eating those after New Year’s Day, but don’t serve them on January 1. The perpetu-t ation of the humble pig’s place onM the menu goes even further — it isTa said that the more pork you eat onW New Year’s Day, the more luck youht will have in the coming year. Seet above reference to cooking yourID greens with fatback. t The stories of how this came toti be the traditional Southern Newt Year’s Day meal may vary slight-Sb ly, but it comes down to gatheringC around the table to celebrate andd greet a new year together with grateful hearts.

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Fayetteville native J. Cole, who topped the billboard charts watches a college men’s basketball game between N.C. State and Georgia Southern on Nov. 11.

rounded out the top five albums. The Billboard 200 album chart tallies units from album sales, song sales (10 songs equal one album) and streaming activity (1,500 streams equal one album). On the digital songs chart, which measures online song sales, Swift and former One Direction band member Zayn took a commanding lead with 188,000

units sold of “I Dont’ Wanna Live Forever.” The romantic ballad is the theme song for the latest movie in the steamy “Fifty Shades” movie and book franchise. “Fifty Shades Darker,” starring Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan and Kim Basinger, opens in movie theatres worldwide in February.

Ham, black eyed peas, collard greens and cornbread are foods eaten to bring luck and prosperity on the New Year.

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North State Journal for Sunday, December 25, 2016

TAKE NOTICE Wake NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2090 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Portia A. Davis and Oscar Davis, Wife and Husband as Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship, (Portia A. Davis, deceased) to First American Title, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of April, 2006, and recorded in Book 011965, Page 01970, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2706 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Richard L. Dunlap to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of September, 2006, and recorded in Book 12180, Page 1182, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2945 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ernestina Flores to John C. Warren, Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of August, 2007, and recorded in Book 12697, Page 2709, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on December 28, 2016 and will sell to

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2040 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Deborah P. Gray to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of July, 2006, and recorded in Book 12092, Page 1247, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on December 28, 2016 and will sell to the high-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1404 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sharen D. Lewis to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of February, 2011, and recorded in Book 014280, Page 01932, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 437 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Vonda K. Jennette to Scott A. Korbin, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of May, 1994, and recorded in Book 6149, Page 0079, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on January 9, 2017 and will sell to the highest

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2944

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Craig McDavid and Scheryl McDavid to Scott Korbin, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of January, 2013, and recorded in Book 015110, Page 00143, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 3067 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Barbara Pembroke to Moore & Alphin, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of September, 2008, and recorded in Book 013254, Page 01738, and Modification in Book 15944, Page 2462, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on December 28, 2016

indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on December 28, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to in this policy is situated in the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTRY OF WAKE, CITY OF RALEIGH, and described as follows: Situated in the Township of St. Matthews, County of Wake and State of North Carolina: Being all of Lot 25, Riverknoll Subdivision, Phase 2, Part A, as recorded in Book of Maps 1986, Page 1884, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1916 Riverknoll Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well

dered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1189779 (FC.FAY)

December 28, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 22 of Arbor Greene Subdivision, Phase II, as is shown on plat recorded in Book of Maps 2001, Page 377 and also referenced in Book of Maps 2001, Page 2303 of the Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1232 Arbor Greene Drive, Garner, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the

the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of St. Mary's, in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the City of Raleigh, St. Mary's Township, WAKE County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 9, Providence Subdivision, Phase I, as shown on a map recorded in Book of Maps 2006, Page 1337, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2325 Shepherd Valley Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer

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

est bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 52, Block O, as shown on plat entitled "Townhouse Final Subdivision Plat Shearon Farms" and recorded in Book of Maps 2005, Page 1913, Wake County Registry. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 9806 Rainsong Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the

January 9, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that parcel of land in Wake County, State of North Carolina, being known and designated as Lot 242, Dansforth, filed in Plat Book 2005, Page 1593 and being more fully described in Book 12859, Page 103 dated 11/30/2007 and recorded 11/30/2007, Wake County Records, State of North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 9301 Dansforeshire Way, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this

bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 44, Block A, Heather Hills Subdivision, Section 1, according to map recorded in Book of Maps 1967, Volume III, Page 281, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 106 North Shetland Court, Garner, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being

December 28, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 600 Heritage Wake Forest, Phase IV, Section 1, as shown on plat recorded in Book of Maps 2004, Page 169 Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 800 Meadow Flowers Avenue, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being

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and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of St. Matthew’s, in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the City of Raleigh, St. Matthew’s Township, WAKE County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 41 in Anderson Point Subdivision, Phase 2, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Book of Maps 2006, Pages 2323-2324 (with said Lot being shown on Page 2323), Wake County Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5173 Busted Rock Trail, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

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ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1194871 (FC.FAY) on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1188674 (FC.FAY)

the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1174561 (FC.FAY) tion to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1196930 (FC.FAY)

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The Linn Cove Viaduct is referred to as the missing link. The National Park Service and the Federal Highway Service agreed this beautiful stretch of road that winds by Grandfather Mountain had to be elevated at mile post 304.6. The engineers and architects wanted to do everything they could to protect the mountain, so they decided to build from the top down in order to avoid damaging cut and fill. The bridge is thought to be one of the most environmentally friendly of its kind. All bridge construction took place off-site, the built portions were lowered by crane, the rocks were covered to protect them, and the only trees removed were directly below the finished site. In 1987 the Linn Cove Viaduct was the last portion of the Blue Ridge to be complete.

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