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In N.C. 2016 will probably

go into the history books as the year of fires, floods, riots and surprise endings. Before we start looking down the road for the four horsemen, take a look back at the year in which N.C. defined itself to the nation. N.C. voters elected a Republican super-majority to the General Assembly, allotted the state’s 15 electoral votes to Donald Trump but also gave Democrats their only flipped governor’s seat in the nation. N.C. found a renewed spirit among the controversies. We helped neighbors in need and enjoyed one of the fastest-growing state economies in the nation with a $190 million state revenue surplus, despite lower taxes. There is more work ahead as the state recovers from fire and flood, and works to draw jobs to struggling small towns across the state.

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connect In historic election year, N.C. strikes a battleground balance N.C. bond MORE THAN 2.1 MILLION North Carolinians voted for the Connect NC bond in the March primary. The $2 billion bond program, which will be paid back by the state over the next 20 years, will invest in 129 infrastructure-related projects in 76 of N.C.’s 100 counties.

$2 billion

Amount of general-obligation debt the state will issue

$698 million

THE YEAR 2016 WILL GO DOWN as one of the most memorable and divisive elections in a generation. N.C. voters gave Donald Trump the state’s 15 electoral votes by 51 to 45 percent. They sent a Republican super-majority back to the General Assembly and elected Democrat Roy Cooper governor. After serving as N.C.’s attorney general for 16 years, Cooper’s was the only governor’s seat the Democratic National Committee turned blue in 2016. Cooper was sworn in as N.C.’s 75th governor on Jan. 1, after besting incumbent Pat McCrory by 10,227 votes. The race wasn’t decided for a month due to recounts and lawsuits charging possible voter fraud and irregularities in tallying ballots. Cooper was not alone in his Democratic victory; Democrat Josh Stein is the incoming attorney general and Justice Mike Morgan replaces incumbent Bob Edmunds on the N.C. Supreme Court. They will be facing a relatively little-known hurdle because the majority of the N.C. Council of State, the elected heads of many state government divisions, went to Republicans, as did lieutenant governor. Conservative incumbent Dan Forest won a second term with more votes than McCrory or Trump got in the state. Insiders predict a tumultuous 2017 at the corner of Jones and Blount streets as Cooper takes on a Republican super-majority legislature and a Republican Council of State, but with the backing of a N.C. Supreme Court that now leans Democrat.

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$140 million Average additional debt service per year N.C. GENERAL ASSEMBLY, N.C. TREASURER’S OFFICE

Breakdown of the bond proceeds 49% will go to UNC system projects $980,000,000 17.5% will go to community colleges $350,000,000 15.5% will go to water and sewer projects $309,500,000 9% will go to agriculture projects $179,000,000 5% will go to state and local parks and the N.C. Zoo $100,000,000 4% will go to the N.C. National Guard and public safety projects $78,500,000 N.C. GENERAL ASSEMBLY (H.B. 943)

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Disaster & Renewal After epic fires and floods, N.C. neighbors rebuild communities and hope NORTH CAROLINA SUFFERED two of the state’s worst natural disasters in 2016. Hurricane Matthew ripped through the East bringing heavy rains and unprecedented flooding during October. And as November wildfires began sweeping through western N.C. destroying vast areas of land, it left the majority of our state in a state of emergency from floods and fires. Hurricane Matthew left 26 people dead and covered more than 150 miles of the state in water. The storm and its aftermath caused $1.5 billion in damage to 100,000 homes, farms and businesses. Princeville, the oldest town chartered by blacks in America, saw its government buildings, elementary school and numerous homes destroyed. Other severely flood-damaged cities

such as Kinston, Greenville, Fayetteville and Lumberton joined a total of 45 counties in need of FEMA assistance. More than $152 million has been approved in federal grants, loans and flood insurance payments to flood victims, and more than 73,000 North Carolinians have been helped by FEMA. More than 80,000 acres were burned in fires across western North Carolina and seven other states. Rutherford, Lincoln and Gaston counties suffered high smoke density while states of emergency were declared in 25 counties in the west. The Tellico fire burned more than 13,000 acres in Swain and Macon counties, making it the largest fire in the state. TURN TO PAGE A2 ➥

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TRENDING 2016 Best Places in N.C. to raise a family Using markers like affordability, safety, education and amenities, wallethub.com ranked these cities as the top places in the state to live with your brood. 1. Davidson 2. Huntersville 3. Cary 4. Morrisville 5. Holly Springs 6. Summerfield 7. Apex 8. Waxhaw 9. Wake Forest 10. Cornelius

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Activism was front and center in 2016. Outgoing Republican Gov. Pat McCrory’s tenure in the Executive Mansion was marred by protests, starting with Moral Monday gatherings in 2013 that continued through the balance of his term. It grew to a fever pitch in his final year in office, particularly after House Bill 2 — deemed the “Bathroom Bill” — made national news and many considered it a factor in McCrory’s loss in November. From General Assembly sit-ins to weekly “air horn orchestra” gatherings across from the governor’s residence, McCrory and the Republican legislature drew both the ire of protesters and support of counter-protesters in a crucial election year. But protesters

AGRiculture Farmers thrive in new markets despite Mother Nature In 2016 N.C.’s agriculture industry took a hit from flood waters as Hurricane Matthew drenched fields during sweet potato harvest season. Peanuts, soybeans and cotton also struggled to regain ground after the storm as the eastern counties hit hardest account for more than 70 percent of agriculture cash receipts. “I’ve described this as catastrophic for agriculture,” Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said in the weeks after Matthew. “I’m not even sure that’s strong enough.” There are 52,000 farms in N.C. accounting for one-sixth of the state’s income and jobs. Nearly 20 percent of the state’s gross

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didn’t assemble just to take on perceived political injustice. Police shootings in the state’s two biggest cities led to Black Lives Matter rallies, with Charlotte protests after the Sept. 20 shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott turning to violent rioting. The circumstances surrounding Scott’s death contributed to a nationwide discussion on police force and race relations. A special legislative session called by McCrory in his final weeks in office to fund Hurricane Matthew relief even drew protests, with opponents leery of the Republican super-majority’s intentions. Chances are the conclusion of 2016 won’t mark the end of public dissent.

domestic product is attributable to the food and fiber industry. Poultry tops the list of N.C.’s most prolific farming products but North Carolina produces more sweet potatoes than anywhere on the planet. Despite the tribulations, N.C.’s farm-to-table culture and boutique agriculture products really took off in 2016. Consumers found it chic again to take in all the flavors of the state. With nearly 150 wineries (www.ncwine.org), 80 breweries (www.ncbeer.org) and new craft distilleries (sweet potato vodka anyone?) and dozens of farm-fresh gourmet restaurants featuring nationally recognized chefs, N.C. farms fed our bodies and souls.

1. What is the name and title of the “queen” who was proud as a peacock on the front page of the North State Journal in late June?

6. What was the first musical instrument to appear on the front page of the North State Journal?

2. How many golf courses were listed as current or future PGA Tour host courses on the June 19, 2016, Murphy to Manteo map?

7. At what event did we interview 10 North Carolina voters for our “How to Vote” article in the November 6, 2016 issue?

3. What was the first animal to be featured on the front page of the North State Journal?

8. Name the two high schools featured in “Commencement across the state” in our June 19, 2016, issue.

4. Governor-elect Roy Cooper first appeared on the front page of the North State Journal on what date?

9. What major league baseball legend made an appearance in Wallace, N.C. and on the pages of the Sports Section in August, 2016?

5. How many times has a horse appeared on the front page of the North State Journal?

10. What annual road race was featured on the first page of the Sports Section in Vol. 1, Issue 1 of the North State Journal?

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GREATEST CLICKS If you get your news online as well as in print, you have likely clicked on more than a few articles this year. Here are our most-viewed stories of the year on nsjonline.com

1. Miss North Carolina 2016 2. The 2016 Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament 3. 85 percent of H.B. 2 petitions were from out of state 4. Camp Seagull: Pack your bags its time for camp! 5. Warren County graduate returns to teach at her alma mater 6. Raleigh will host Hula Bowl 7. Voter fraud complaints issued in Hoke County EAMON QUEENEY | NORTH STATE JOURNAL

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8. State Auditor says illegal aliens eligible to be notaries public 9. NC State vs. ECU football

Leaders debate school access, choice; community colleges focus on future Citing that over the last 10 years tuition across the University of North Carolina (UNC) system has gone up 72 percent, the state legislature this year passed the Access to Affordable College Education Act, which fixes tuition increases for four years at all UNC institutions and discounted three state schools, Western Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University and UNC-Pembroke, to $500 per semester. One thing that will definitely change is the face of North Carolina education. June Atkinson, the state Superintendent of Public Instruction, lost her bid for a fourth term in office to Republican Mark Johnson in November, potentially putting an end to her four decades in education.

THE FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE of public education raged on in 2016. Common Core standards continue to be a hot-button issue, but perhaps the biggest talking point has surrounded where kids should go to school. Conservatives have called for an end to the one-size-fits-all methods of public school, calling for more school choice in the way of charter schools, vouchers for private schools or home schooling. Democrats, meanwhile, say efforts by the right to privatize schooling are unfair and don’t give every student the opportunity to succeed. The state’s community college system, with 58 campuses across the state, has also entered a new era with a focus on technology to help populate North Carolina industries with trained workers.

Economy

10. NC GOP director: Democrats to blame for early voting mess

4.6% 19th unemployment, fastest growth in

N.C. leads nation in GDP growth, posts historic employment gains income growth, ranked 19th, but closer to the top tier in total income growth, ranking 11th. The most important number, however — and the data point most likely responsible for the steady political traffic in and out of our state during this election year — was that North Carolina is home to the fastest-growing GDP in the nation, at 13.4 percent. Gov. Pat McCrory made this the centerpiece of his re-election platform, and based on their almost weekly presence in the Tarheel State, the presidential candidates seemed to be banking on the election-year wisdom that people vote with their wallets.

IN AN ELECTION YEAR THAT FOUND N.C. squarely at the center of the political landscape, the state’s economy showed tremendous potential as a national leader in innovation, job growth and individual income gains. Compared to the health of the state’s economy during the 2012 election cycle, the prognosis was much improved for North Carolina in 2016. Seeing job growth increase by 11 percent since 2012, N.C. also continued to improve its unemployment rate — a dismal 10.5 percent in 2010 — down to 4.6 percent by the end of 2016. And compared to other states in the union, N.C. was slightly better than middle of the pack in terms of individual

down from 10.5 percent in 2010

per-capita income and the 11th-fastest growth in total income

4% wage growth

11% job growth since

compared to 2 percent nationally

2012

37th in the nation in household income, up from 46th in 2012 source: politifact.com, U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics

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Want to Help? Help support the N.C. Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Matthew by texting NCRECOVERS to 30306 or visit NCDisasterRelief.org. The N.C. Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NCVOAD) also encourage volunteers to contact these organizations for opportunities to lend a hand.

North Carolina faced its share of natural disasters in 2016 with flooding in the east and fires in the west. When the waters subsided and the flames turned to embers, thousands of communities began to rebuild and thousands of others pitched in to help. From state and federal emergency assistance to community fundraising dinners and NSJ’s own book drive, resources started flowing. For a moment, many of us put politics aside to reach out to our neighbors to the east and west. More help will be needed in the months and years to come. Here is how you can be a part of it.

• American Red Cross • Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity • The Salvation Army • N.C. Food Bank of Central and Eastern N.C. • North Carolina Baptist Men

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• United Methodist Church Disaster Recovery

FEMA extends the deadline to register for help to Jan. 9 With hundreds of people still living in hotels waiting for temporary housing, the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently extended the deadline to register for help. Visit DisasterAssistance. gov or call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 to register. Disaster Recovery Centers are open in seven locations across the east to assist people with information and application for disaster assistance. Businesses and individuals may qualify for state disaster benefits that include small business loans, emergency food assistance benefits, tax relief, crisis cleanup and other help.

There’s no better way to find out what the top news of the day is than to open up your local newspaper. We reached out to and read through several publications from across North Carolina to find out what some of the biggest stories of the last calendar year were, with answers ranging from natural disasters and police altercations to House Bill 2 and elections. While all those stories hit home across the Old North State, they were felt that much deeper in the places where they occurred.

west Hendersonville Times-News Party Rock fire Hendersonville Times-News reported the Party Rock fire was their biggest story of 2016. Starting on Nov. 5 and lasting until Nov. 29, the fire required calling in 900 workers to assist in its containment. In total, the fire burned 7,142 acres and cost $7,889,344.

Salisbury Post Settlement reached in Dukeville coal ash spill For two years residents of Dukeville, next to Duke Energy’s Buck Steam plant, relied on water bottles for drinking and cooking after wells tested positive for hexavalent chromium. Attorney Frank Holleman of Southern Environment Law Center represented the Yadkin Riverkeeper in a suit against Duke Energy. A settlement was reached for all coal ash to be excavated from Buck Steam Station by 2024.

• NECHAMA Jewish Response to Disaster

Counties under state of emergency during the November wildfires

• Operation Blessing

Counties under federal disaster declaration after October flooding from Hurricane Matthew

• International Orthodox Christian Charities Infographic by LAUREN ROSE

• Convoy of Hope • Christ in Action • Rebuilding Together Pitt County

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PIEDMONT Charlotte Observer Keith Lamont Scott shooting The largest story to come out of Charlotte in 2016 was the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. Protests ravaged the city for days, with the first two nights seeing the most violence and property damage, along with one fatality. Unrest and questions in the city circulated around if Scott was armed or holding a book, even though police said they recovered a gun from the scene. Police eventually released video of the confrontation, but it didn’t show conclusive evidence Scott was armed. A monthlong investigation by the SBI resulted in no charges against Officer Vinson Smith.

North State Journal Battle over House Bill 2 goes nationwide In 2016 North Carolina was seemingly “the state heard ’round the world,” and it continued late into the year’s final month. In March the bill was passed, and both Democrats and Republicans dug in on both sides. It looked like the law might be overturned in September, but the Charlotte City Council refused to overturn its ordinance. Then less than a week after two mid-December special sessions — one to address Hurricane Matthew and western N.C. fire relief, the other aimed at the legislature asserting itself to Governor-elect Roy Cooper — the General Assembly met again Dec. 21 for another special session to revisit House Bill 2 after the Charlotte City Council, on a second try, overturned its ordinance. But the the repeal stalled in the Senate, with both Democrats and hard-line Republicans voting against overturning H.B. 2.

Triad City Beat One officer promoted, then both resign after Dejuan Yourse Incident On June 17, Greensboro Police officers Travis Cole and Charlotte Jackson responded to potential break-in only to find Dejuan Yourse sitting on his mother’s front porch. Released body cam footage showed the initial interaction was cordial, but then showed Cole grabbing Yourse’s phone, hitting him and slamming him to the ground. On Aug. 1, Cole was promoted after an internal investigation began but resigned Aug 19. Jackson resigned on Sept. 29. The department later found Cole violated directives on use of force, courtesy toward the public, arrest, search and seizure, and compliance to laws and regulations. Cole had a prior “bad apple” history: in 2014 an incident with brothers Rufus and Devin Scales resulted in a formal city apology, $50,000 settlement and a New York Times article in 2015 on Greensboro police profiling issues.

North State Journal After delays, Cooper elected state’s 75th governor On election night, technical problems with electronic voting ballots in five precincts resulted in late results pushing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper ahead of Republican Gov. Pat McCrory. GOP officials remained leery of the legitimacy of potentially flawed results, and the State Board of Elections eventually voted in favor of a statewide recount of more than 90,000 ballots. On Dec. 5, McCrory conceded the race and Cooper was set to become North Carolina’s 75th governor.

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Kinston Free Press Neuse River surpasses crest After the devastating Hurricane Matthew, Kinston Free Press reported their biggest 2016 story was the flooding of Neuse River. Levels surpassed that of Hurricane Floyd in 1999. While many residents prepared before and evacuated, the town was left submerged. One hundred fifty National Guard members were sent to Kinston to assist and help those stranded. In total, 25 lives were lost in North Carolina to Hurricane Matthew.

Wayne County GOP Headquarters vandalized The Republican headquarters in Wayne County was broken into and vandalized on Thursday. Police say intruders kicked in the door and wrote obscenities on a mural of Ronald Reagan, causing hundreds of dollars in damage. In October, the Orange County GOP office was firebombed and spray painted with threats and pellet gun shots were fired into the Pamlico County Republican headquarters in two separate incidents.

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Abducted girl found alive Second only to the damage from Hurricane Matthew, the Wilmington Star News reports that their top story of 2016 was the nearmiraculous recovery of an abducted six-yearold girl. In September the girl was playing outside her home in Monkey Junction when she says a man on a moped rode up and snatched her. Police searched through the night for her, but the next morning a New Hanover County school bud driver reported seeing a child and a man on a moped. Police later discovered the girl alive and chained to a tree in the woods nearby. Convicted sexoffender Douglas Nelson Edwards, 47, was indicted by a New Hanover County grand jury and is awaiting trial, held on $12.3 million bail.

Teacher steps on American flag during free speech lesson Fayetteville was among the areas stricken by Hurricane Matthew, but it also made news in the classroom. A history teacher at Massey High Classical High School was pulled from the classroom and then suspended 10 days after he stepped on an American flag during a September lesson on free speech and the First Amendment. The teacher, Lee Francis, stood behind his lesson and actions after a photo of him circulated on social media, sparking outrage from some and support from others. Francis has yet to return to teaching, working in Cumberland County school system’s operations center, and a decision on whether he will return to teaching is expected after winter break, according to Superintendent Frank Till Jr.

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and victims of floods in the eastern part of the state and fires in the west. Gov. Pat McCrory signed the the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 into law Dec. 15 after lawmakers came back to Raleigh to pass the bill. It distributes money to help with housing, food assistance and small business recovery. McCrory appeared in person before both the Senate and House appropriations committees urging lawmakers to show “compassion and urgency” in passing the bill. “Since Hurricane Matthew and wildfires have impacted our state, we have learned valuable lessons for the future and listened to the needs of those still suffering,” said McCrory. “This bill will provide some immediate assistance to citizens as they recover, especially during the Christmas holidays and winter months. This is the first step in long-term recovery efforts.” The elements of the bill were determined by the Hurricane Matthew recovery committee, comprised of mayors and community leaders in hard hit areas, and headed up by McCrory’s chief of staff Thomas Stith. The General Assembly passed it unanimously in the first of a series of special sessions in December. “This bill will help individuals, schools and small businesses,” said Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne). “It was our time to act to bring certainty to those affected by these disasters.” The bill allocates more than $100 million from the state’s Savings Reserve Account (com-

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monly referred to as the Rainy Day Fund), and another $100 million from the General Fund. The measure makes clear that the money set aside in this legislation is not available for the governor — McCrory now and Governor-elect Roy Cooper after the first of the year — to use as a supplement in other areas of government. “Because the General Assembly will convene shortly after this bill is enacted and has continuing authority to address the state’s disaster relief needs, the General Assembly finds that broad Executive expenditure flexibility over the funds appropriated is not warranted,” the bill reads. The measure requires the governor to set up advisory boards to advise the agencies with disaster funds and requires that any money not spent be considered savings and not rolled into the state’s General Fund. Other details in the bill include deeming eastern public schools that missed more than two days in October or western schools that missed more than two days in November due to disaster be allowed to not make up those days. The bill also allows the governor to waive certain Division of Motor Vehicle fees for citizens impacted by the hurricane. The money will be supplemented with $300 million in federal dollars that the state’s Washington, D.C., delegation has been working to secure. Still N.C. lawmakers described the relief act as merely “phase one” in recovery efforts. The General Assembly reconvenes Jan. 7 for its regular legislative session in which additional bills may be filed to offer further relief as affected communities better understand their needs following the impact of Hurricane Matthew and the fires in the western part of the state.

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Seven hopes for 2017 Politics, conscience, HAPPY NEW YEAR! At least, we hope it will be a happy one. Two thousand seventeen will have one fewer day than its predecessor, so maybe it won’t be able to foul things up quite as bad — even if it tries just as hard. ’Tis the season for folks in my line of work to issue a series of predictions for the new year. These people are stupid. Predictions almost always turn out to be right or wrong, the latter state of incorrection leaving prognosticating pundits open to charges of performing with less than omniscience, thus possibly unworthy of our great mission to inform the masses of the mistakes of others. So, in the sure and certain hope that hope itself is the best way to avoid being wrong, here are seven hopes for 2017 to ponder with your greens, blackeyed cowpeas, and little hominy (as my grandmother insists blackeyed peas and grits are most properly denominated).

A productive government, a national title, a break from Mother Nature’s wrath, and more. be nice to see some confetti on Franklin or Hillsborough streets, at Charlotte’s Independence Square, or even College Road in Wilmington or Main Street in Davidson. Fifth Street in Greenville isn’t out of the question either, since the Pirate nine will take the diamond next month with a national ranking. Hope 5

That President Donald Trump, whatever his policy choices turn out to be, reverses the overreach of executive authority and re-establishes the existentially crucial role of federalism. In a country of more than 315 million, a national government cannot maintain legitimacy in the eyes of its citizens when it tries to dictate everything from what light bulbs we can use to the bathroom policies in elementary schools.

That our Tarheel senators continue their good work and become nationally known for reforms that benefit us all. Both Richard Burr and Thom Tillis have had success in a divided Washington on bipartisan and nonpartisan issues such as eugenics compensation and VA reform (Tillis) and the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes bill and FDA reform (Burr). With Republicans soon controlling D.C., they should resist the temptation to pass overly partisan measures. Solutions to two of the most pressing policy problems, a replacement to the disaster of Obamacare and corporate tax reform that rewards domestic investment and hiring, will be lasting only if they have broad support.

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That in North Carolina, natural disasters regress to the mean — or just stay away entirely, thank you very much. From drought and wildfires in the west to Hurricane Matthew and its floods down east, we had a heaping helping of Mother Nature’s scat pie in 2016. Maybe we can have a year off to recover. Hope 3 That in Raleigh, lawmakers and Gov. Roy Cooper work together to ensure the continued resurgence of the North Carolina economy and thereby heal some of the rural-urban divide that manifests as political bickering and distraction. (See publisher’s note nearby.) Hope 4 That a North Carolina team brings home a national title in 2017. The Carolina Panthers in NFL football and the UNC Tar Heels in college basketball both reached the finals in 2016 but came away empty. It would

That the powers of freedom across the globe begin to beat back the specter of totalitarianism, whether they be North Korean communists, Russian adventurers, Cuban Marxists, Islamic fascists, or any other group that must use repression and terror to maintain its hold on power and accomplish its murderous ends. Hope 7 And a final hope for 2017 is that each of our readers has an entirely joy-filled year and meets the challenges of the next 12 months with alacrity and perspective. It’s a cheesy hope, to be sure, but that is the wonderful thing about hope — it can be, at once, improbable yet sincere. Happy new year, everyone.

and the H.B. 2 deal THE H.B. 2 HYSTERIA transformed North Carolina politics in 2016. It brought out today’s fashionable outrage addicts as well as legitimate opponents and proponents of the legislation. H.B. 2 undoubtedly played a role in toppling a governor who oversaw an economic surge and astutely managed natural disasters. Incoming governor Roy Cooper promised a political solution but failed to deliver before the supposed deal to repeal unraveled during the Dec. 21 special session. The only North Carolina politicians who came out stronger during the H.B. 2 fiasco were the ones who consistently backed the legislation. For them, no deal was warranted or needed because their conscience compelled them to support it. “No economic, political, or ideological pressure can convince me that what is wrong is right,” declared Lt. Gov. Dan Forest. “It will always be wrong for men to have access to women’s showers and bathrooms.” It is a simple statement against the backdrop of blame, name calling, and other various political tantrums that emanated from elements of both parties after the collapse of the supposed shiny solution. Republicans who went in on the repeal needed some kind of public relations victory, so they added a reasonable political request for a moratorium or “coolingoff period” for future local ordinances. They were then left empty handed by Senate Democrats when Cooper called on them to reject the proposal. Republican leadership and Democrats were too wrapped up in trying to win the optics and messaging from the deal. Cooper was exposed too, clearly playing politics for his election with a cultural issue that he can no longer manage and control. It’s of course a lot easier to throw stones as an opposition leader than to take the reins of government. Even if Cooper can win back the few corporate and sports governing bodies that have fled without a repeal of H.B. 2, it will only expose the political hypocrisy of those groups further. Repeal was assumed yet

The only North Carolina politicians who came out stronger during the H.B. 2 fiasco were the ones who consistently backed the legislation.

overstated, and those who voted conscience not only reinforced the strength of their position but also retained their integrity. Forest admits too that there is a cost to standing up for what he sees as the truth. But clearly large swaths of North Carolinians are comfortable with H.B. 2, particularly outside of urban areas affected by hysteriainduced boycotts or just a densely liberal populace. There is little reason for H.B. 2 supporters to capitulate to those that deemed them backward or hateful for affirming long-established norms on biology and gender. Going forward, more outrage — or the growing segments of politically liberal transplants — may not be enough to turn the tide for a quick repeal of the law. The legislation really possesses no enforcement mechanism. Even proponents admit this fact. Most North Carolinians know that citizens across the state will continue to use the restroom they are most comfortable with or where they are perceived to belong. The main objection is that the bill purports to claim that gender is essentially fi xed, at least outside of more drastic surgical measures and a birth certificate adjustment. And in the end, sometimes the biggest opposition to a law or belief is that it upholds something to be true outside of ourselves. This is too much for today’s progressive. But for most, sex is fi xed by science and biology, and beyond that, the Creator. That belief, and conscience, proved to be too much to overcome, even against — or because of — the politicians, corporations, and wailing protestors trying to shout it down.

LETTERS N.C. economy in good trim North Carolina’s economy generated nearly 129,000 net new jobs in 2016. Companies from Avadim to Yokohama Tire launched exciting business plans with our great state as their backdrop. There’s been no let-up in December: North Carolina’s Commerce Department has worked with companies this month to announce over 3,100 new jobs and a conservative estimate of a quarter-billion dollars in capital investment. North Carolina’s gross domestic product will get an estimated $2.9 billion boost as plans by Everest Textiles, INC Research, Citrix and GKN Driveline reach fruition. Additional good news lies ahead as our business development team works with a lengthy roster of growing companies to put the finishing touches on their relocation or expansion plans. Our pipeline of One NC and JDIG-driven projects alone contains nearly 18,000 potential jobs, with many of those looking hard at nonmetro areas. Commerce’s Rural Economic Development team and our colleagues at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina are working with other large and small businesses equally serious about growing here. Rarely has our job-creation horizon been more encouraging. North Carolina’s fiscal and operational house is in first-rate order and our state’s economy stands on a solid foundation. The success we enjoyed in 2016 is sustainable into 2017 and beyond so long as state leaders stay the course on the business climate policies that have made North Carolina’s economy arguably the best-performing in the nation. John E. Skvarla III Outgoing secretary of the N.C. Department of Commerce under Pat McCrory

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The partisan balance of governors in 2017

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A look back at 2016… 100 years from now WO THOUSAND SIXTEEN was stunning to those of T us living through it. And just

Periods of progressive political policies are usually followed by long extended periods of relatively more conservative thought and economic policies.

consider what it might look like 100 years from now in 2116 when future historians and political commentators look back on 2016 in America and start arguing about “what it all means” to them in the 22nd century. Will the Cubs have won their second World Series since 1908 by then? Maybe the Red Sox will have added a couple more World Series victories as well. What about the other “less stunning” seismic shockers of 2016? Great Britain leaving the European Union via Brexit. Conservatives sweeping through Europe. Donald Trump winning the White House. What will all this mean then? History has a way of seeming to always fall in place exactly as it should have when looking back from a perspective of 100 or 5,000 years. Americans and many other prosperous Western cultures seem to assume that history played out “exactly the way it should have” to benefit us, the living generation at the time. The pendulum swings One thing we do know about American history is that periods of progressive political policies are usually followed by long extended periods of relatively more conservative thought and economic policies. The “progressive” thoughts of the abolitionist movement prior to the Civil War wound up giving way to close to 50 years of center-right political thinking in the U.S. until Woodrow Wilson took office. Calvin Coolidge presided over what could be considered a progressive social agenda even though he instilled strong fiscal restraint which held federal spending to under 3 percent of GDP from 1923 to 1928. The Great Depression gave us a massively expanded social welfare network under FDR which pushed federal spending to 10 percent of GDP. It stayed that

way until LBJ’s “War on Poverty” established Medicare and Medicaid as progressive social measures and pushed federal spending up to around 20 percent of GDP, where it has stayed ever since. Ronald Reagan ushered in a period of fiscal conservatism and free market enterprise in 1980 that lasted close to 30 years — pretty much through 2008. Are we in for 40 years of centerright conservative domination in federal public policy after eight years of strident progressive efforts to pull the United States far to the left on the political spectrum? The Obama reaction Consider what has happened in American politics since President Barack Obama was elected in 2008, mostly in reaction to his aggressively liberal progressive economic, foreign and domestic policies: • 23 states have a Republican governor and GOP majorities in both houses of their state legislature • Only four states are totally controlled by Democrats in the governor’s mansion and in both houses of the legislature: California, Oregon, Rhode Island and Hawaii • 43 states have either Republican control of the governor’s mansion or one or both houses of the state legislature. Will future historians look back at 2016 and say this was the year that America completed its pivot back sharply to principles of free enterprise and a strong national defense and away from the progressive policies set forth by Obama once and for all? The Trump bump With Republican control of the White House for the next four years (at least) and likely Republican control of both the House and Senate as well, and with the announced nominees for Trump’s cabinet, historians may look back at 2016 and say the following:

• Taxes were cut on both corporation and individuals in a massive reconciliation bill that included tax reform in the form of elimination and streamlining of dozens of tax exemptions and special consideration • Overall federal spending growth was held to an average of 3 percent or less per year as sharpeyed business executives overhauled federal agencies from top to bottom • Economic growth returned to 3 percent or more as business leaders and consumers regained confidence after the past eight years of suffocating regulations, taxes, and new laws under Obama • America regained its leadership role in foreign affairs as new leaders reasserted strong relationships with traditional allies such as Israel and rebuilt its military strength to guarantee that America would defend freedom around the globe while understanding that the last thing America wanted to do was go to war to achieve those ends. Anyone now under the age of 36 living in America probably has very little recollection of what it is like to live in a booming economy, since the oldest among them were still in college in 2000. The 9/11 attacks ended that period as we were forever changed by the incoming War by Terrorists; our younger generations have only known weak economic growth and the greatest recession since the 1930s as their full experience with free enterprise in America. We may be at the outset of another period of economic expansion and job creation that may forever change the outlook of an entire generation or two of younger Americans when it comes to appreciating what freedom in the marketplace and around the world can do for everyone. If so, future historians studying America will have a lot of positive things to write about. Frank Hill is the director of The Institute for the Public Trust in Raleigh.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE | NEAL ROBBINS

Back to your raisin’ in 2017 I GREW UP in a home with a lot of “old sayin’s.” One that I have relied on most is “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” While there are many variants of that phrase, it seems that it may be near defeat at the hands a politically correct culture that demands “words hurt.” Another one of those old sayings under attack is “work before play.” Work should not be all-encompassing, but folks would be better off tending to their core business before pursuing more trivial or pleasurable pursuits. This notion is especially true for our political leaders — both in Raleigh and in Washington. My hope for the new year is that our state leaders will get right to the business of the people and leave playtime for some time after the laundry list of work is done. Lowering the regulatory and tax burden on our citizens is work for true leaders. Pet projects and political posturing are a base form of play for political junkies and politicians. Creating sound, fiscally sustainable policies on infrastructure, environment, and commerce is

the work of statesmen and innovators. Political chess matches for electoral posturing are the pastime of people who care for their game more than the people they serve. Get your time card punched on the factory floor of sound policy-making before taking us to the circus of the politics designed to divide us. In Washington, the U.S. worker has never been more front-and-center. Let’s hope that the Congress, new president, and a fully functioning U.S. Supreme Court will put on that same blue-collar shirt and get to work on tax, regulatory, healthcare, and immigration reforms before sidetracks, filibusters, and posturing rear their playful heads. There is a punch list of necessary reforms on the desks of our elected officials. Let’s do that work first — and then let’s go sit on the porch and play checkers. Neal Robbins, from Asheboro, N.C., is publisher of the North State Journal.

enormous pressure to change your life. But one in eight of us will cave under that pressure. You will dust off the unused membership card you finally found under a pile of health magazines, pristine as when you first got it, or you will sign up for a membership to a gym, ignoring the petition of your spouse pointing to the total-gym machine you got last New Year in your basement and the well-equipped fitness clubhouse which is part of your HOA fee and a sneaker’s-throw from your home. It’s different this year, you tell your spouse as you suit up in your new sneakers. The second week of January in a gym is like the Vatican court on Easter, sardine-packed with seasonal guests. You can tell the regulars from the seasonal; they head back out with an audible sigh when they see a line on the elliptical. But they will patiently wait it out because by mid-February, the regulars will have their lockers and their ellipticals back as 60 percent of membership is destined to disappear. When the bill comes, the $50 dollars deducted will leave you feeling worse than before, not just about not having worked out since that first and only day in the gym, but having failed on another New Year’s resolution. So don’t join the gym. I am not advising a you-can’t-fail-if-youdon’t-try-method. I am warning against making promises under pressure. Such promises are like a warm spell in winter. They don’t last. Once the pressure is gone, so is the motivation for the promise. Any New Year’s resolution is a collective social pressure to change yourself. It doesn’t feel as such because everyone does it. Which only proves the point, the pressure for selfimprovement is now our environment. It is the water we are swimming in, so we don’t know that this current has us stuck in a loop.

A promise is hard to keep as it is. It needs the strength of a deep root. New Year’s resolutions are the “holidayization” of America’s addiction to self-help. Growing up in Korea, we never made a goal on the lunar new year. We celebrated by remembering our ancestors, the living and the dead. But self-help is not going anywhere. It is a $10 billion industry. And the cement on which that towering industry is built is perennial dissatisfaction with oneself. The gentler tag is “self-improvement.” But you will only want to make yourself better if you don’t feel too good about yourself. So gyms peddle two contradictory messages: you can do anything, but you will need our help to do everything. The contradiction in the self-help genre has been woven into our psyche. We have become a generation of the most powerful people in need of constant empowerment, the most independent people dependent on gurus. We can selfhelp only with the help of others. And we are free to do what we want, because it is one of the latest seven-step schemes to freedom. It is the contradiction of Black Friday happening on Thursdays, right after the dinner in which we shared our gratitude because we already have everything we need. You can’t see the contradiction you swim in. A promise is hard to keep as it is. It needs the strength of a deep root. Social pressure and self-dissatisfaction are terrible soils for roots because they are shallow. The root will give as quickly as it sprouted. Maybe we shouldn’t be thinking about selfimprovement on Jan. 1, but about sacrifice. And not about self-sacrifice, but sacrifice made by others that helped us come this far, ready to turn another calendar year. This would be the spirit of the Christmas story — the sacrifice of a virgin for a baby, a betrothed young man to his bride despite scandal, and a promise of a God wrapped in a baby born to give his life — lighting our winter days beyond a single holiday. Stories of sacrifice can root a resolution that can last beyond January, because the resolution would not be about me, but about others. And my inspiration to keep a promise will not be the guru-authors who have no knowledge of my existence, but those who have given not just their hackneyed psychobabble (even my father is prone to this), but their time and sweat to me. Sacrifice and sweat are good for promises. Samuel Son is a teaching pastor in Raleigh.

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Cooper sues to block law restructuring elections board By Donna King North State Journal ALEIGH — A judge granted incoming Governor Roy R Cooper’s request on Friday for a

temporary restraining order to block a law passed by the state legislature last week while his lawsuit over it is pending. Senate Bill 4, scheduled to take effect on January 1, combines the State Ethics Commission and the State Board of Elections into one of an equal number of Democrats and Republicans. Under the law, Cooper as governor would appoint four members of the eight person board, two from the party with the most number of registered voters in the state and two from the party with the second most. The N.C. House and Senate appoint the remaining members, using the same party split by the number of registered voters. Currently there are more registered Democrats in N.C., followed by Republicans. Under the old law, Cooper

“This complex new law passed in just two days by the Republican legislature is unconstitutional and anything but bipartisan.” Gov.-elect Roy Cooper via Twitter

would have appointed the majority of the elections board and half of the Ethics Commission. The legislature appointed the other half. The new law also requires that 6 of the eight members agree on a given issue to pass it. “This complex new law passed in just two days by the Republican legislature is unconstitutional and anything but bipartisan,” said Cooper in a tweet Thursday. “A tie on a partisan vote would accomplish what many Republicans want: making it harder for North Carolinians to vote.” The judge will take up the issue again on January 5, and Cooper’s legal team indicated plans to file

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additional challenges relating to the legislature’s recent special session actions to diminish executive branch powers. Senate leader Phil Berger said the lawsuit is a power play from the incoming governor. “Given the recent weeks-long uncertainty surrounding his own election, the governor-elect should understand better than anyone why North Carolinians deserve a system they can trust will settle election outcomes fairly and without the taint of partisanship” Berger said in a statement. “Roy Cooper’s effort to stop the creation of a bipartisan board with an equal number of Democrats and Republicans to enforce elections and ethics laws may serve his desire to preserve his own political power, but it does not serve the best interests of our state.” The legal action come the day after a Wake County judge blocked implementation of a law also passed during the special session that gives the incoming Republican Director of Public Instruction, Mark Johnson, more

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Governor-elect Roy Cooper addresses supporters during a victory rally at NC State on Dec. 6.

latitude in implementing public school reforms. House Bill 17 gives the superintendent more power over the budget, supervisory responsibility over charter schools and the authority to hire new leadership over low achieving schools. The lawsuit filed Thursday by the appointed State Board of Education claims that the law strips the board of its constitutional powers. Eleven of the thirteen members of the state board are appointed by the governor, now

Roy Cooper. The state constitution says that “The State Board of Education shall supervise and administer the free public school system and the educational funds provided for its support, except the funds mentioned in Section 7 of this Article (county supplements), and shall make all needed rules and regulations in relation thereto, subject to laws enacted by the General Assembly.” A hearing on the State Board of Education’s lawsuit is scheduled for Friday, January 6.

financial outlook Presidentelect Donald Trump and former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani visit Allegra Print and Imaging in Fayetteville, N.C., on Aug. 9.

n 2016, we said goodbye to some of those who helped shaped North Carolina. From captains of Iindustry, to statesman and athletes, the Old North State has a rich history of leaders and icons.

Ralph Ketner, 1920-2016 Co-founder of Food Lion and perpetual philanthropist, Ketner passed away at age 95 after a battle with colon cancer.

Sen. Robert Morgan, 1926-2016 A former senator from N.C. and Lillington native, Morgan died at age 90 after a career serving as a state legislator, a U.S. senator and state attorney general.

Rep. Paul Luebke, 1946-2016 A longtime and influential N.C. House member, Luebke died at the age of 70 from complications from lymphoma. Luebke was running for re-election for his seat representing Durham’s 30th district.

Rep. Ralph Johnson, 1954-2016 The Democratic representative from Guilford County, Johnson died on the primary election day after suffering a stroke. His colleagues called him a “trailblazer.”

J. Earl Danieley, 1924-2016 President emeritus of Elon University and one of North Carolina’s strongest advocates for higher education, Danieley passed away at age 92.

Dorothy Dent Park, 1913-2016 President emeritus of the charitable Park Foundation — which has committed nearly $140 million to NC State — and the widow of NC State alumnus Roy H. Park, Sr. ’31, died at the age of 103.

Keith Brodie, 1939-2016 A psychiatrist, educator and former president of Duke University, Brodie died at the age of 77 at his home in Durham.

Arnold Palmer, 1929-2016 Regarded as one of the greatest players in golf history, Palmer attended Wake Forest University, then Wake Forest College, on a golf scholarship. Palmer also designed dozens of golf courses across the state.

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Top NC economist forecasts Trump policy impact in 2017 By Jeff Moore North State Journal ALEIGH — NC State University economics professor Dr. Michael R Walden released his economic forecast

for the first quarter of 2017 Tuesday foreseeing that the Old North State could benefit from the policy changes under the incoming Donald Trump administration. Expected federal tax cuts, increased military spending and even expanded offshore energy exploration could lead North Carolina’s aggregate growth to top national averages in 2017. While the national economy registered positive growth in 2016, it fell under historical averages in continuation of a trend in place since the Great Recession, wrote Walden. Although North Carolina outpaced the nation in growth, it also continued its own concerning trend. “North Carolina’s rebound from recessions has become progressively less robust during the last three business cycles,” wrote Walden. “Compared to the nation, North Carolina has had significantly slower growth in several high productivity sectors — including utilities, finance, nondurable manufacturing and agriculture — and faster growth in low productivity sectors like arts/leisure/hospitality, personal services and administrative services. “In particular, the decline in the state’s non-durable manufacturing sector, once a mainstay of the North Carolina economy, has been more than four times greater than the sector’s downsizing at the national level in the current economic expansion.” The continued transformation of the state’s economic drivers has resulted in “unevenness”, reported Walden, resulting in larger urban/rural economic divides and a “hallowing out” of middle-paying jobs, even as higher and lower paying jobs make advances. Despite

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faster growth in N.C. population compared to the U.S. this trend, Walden pointed to strong job advances across rural North Carolina as a truly bright spot of 2016. The election of Trump as president in November and his business-friendly tax and economic policies, seemed to allay capital markets of recent stagnation fears and, according to Walden, represented an “attitude shift” as the year drew to a close. “Specifically, the business world expects substantial tax reductions, major investments in public infrastructure, an overhaul of key financial, energy and environmental regulations, and a strong pro-business attitude from the new president that will significantly increase domestic production, sales and incomes from the trend set since the end of the Great Recession,” stated Walden. Still, Walden noted that while the U.S. stock indices have risen to all-time highs anticipating Trump’s policies, capital markets are forward looking and the final form of policy proposals are still uncertain. Moreover, some Trump policy proposals could work against economic growth in 2017 and beyond. “Perhaps the biggest question mark for the Trump administration will be their proposals on international trade,” wrote Walden, adding that protectionist trade policies could invite reciprocal action by other countries that result in slowing of U.S. export growth and high-

er costs for domestic consumers. The trade policies could affect some of the higher growth industries in North Carolina, predicted Walden. “In 2015, 16 percent of the North Carolina economy was directly related to international trade ($81 billion of export and import activity combined from a total economy of $495 billion),” reported Walden. “If a ‘trade war’ occurred that significantly reduced the state’s exports, then the state’s leading export sectors — including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, auto parts and technology — could be adversely affected.” A counterweight to those risks could come in the form of increased military spending and expanded energy exploration that benefits North Carolina’s economy. “North Carolina is the home to the largest military base in the world, at Fort Bragg, as well as several other major installations,” wrote Walden. “If greater military spending results in significantly more military personnel, then North Carolina — and especially the Fayetteville area — could see a big boost in economic activity.” Additionally, Walden stated that Trump’s expected easing of energy regulations could lead to substantial boosts in North Carolina economic activity. “It is estimated the largest quantity of undersea oil deposits on the eastern seaboard are off the coast of North Carolina,” stated Walden. “If these deposits were accessed and produced, I calculate the annual economic activity could generate $1.9 billion of income and 17,000 permanent jobs.” However, Walden said there are external factors that often change the game. “Both national and state policymakers ... will be faced with forces beyond their control, including an aging society, a workforce requiring more cognitive skills, technologically induced unemployment, faster growth in metropolitan regions, a world where economic competition is now global rather than local or national, and — as always — unexpected events (both positive and negative) that force forecasts and expectations to be tossed aside,” cautioned Walden.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017

Villanova forward Kris Jenkins (2) scores the winning basket in the final seconds of the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship at the NRG Stadium in Houston, TX on April 4. Villanova beat North Carolina 77-74.

the Sunday SIDELINE REPORT

SPORTS

NFL

Romo set to play for Cowboys on Sunday

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

2016 came up short for the state of North Carolina By NSJ Staff HEN the acorn drops in the state capital and the 2016 year comes to a close, there W will be plenty of people who breath a sigh of relief.

The world will get its first look at Cowboys backup quarterback Tony Romo during Week 17, as Dallas is expected to give Romo playing time ahead of the playoffs when they decide to rest their starters against the Eagles. Dak Prescott will start, but Romo, not Sanchez, will relieve the rookie. It’s likely Romo will be limited in his first action since Thanksgiving of 2015. NFL

Colts pass rusher Mathis retiring Colts pass rusher Robert Mathis announced Friday he would retire following Week 17’s game against the Jaguars. Mathis, the all-time leader in sacks for Indy (122), was drafted with a fifth-round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft and spent his entire career in Indy. CFB

Legendary BYU coach Edwards dead at 86 Former BYU coach LaVell Edwards died Thursday at the age of 86 after complications from a hip injury suffered on Christmas Eve. Edwards coached BYU from 19722000, compiling a 257-103-3 record and winning a national title in 1994. Edwards also coached 1990 Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer, along with Super Bowl winner Jim McMahon and Hall of Famer and NFL MVP Steve Young.

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NC State Wolfpack defensive end Bradley Chubb (9) and head coach Dave Doeren after the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Independence Stadium. The Wolfpack defeated the Commodores 41-17.

2017 is being celebrated with gusto — much more than one might expect from the typical turn of a calendar page. That’s understandable, considering the way 2016 turned out — the year was a general cacophony of disaster at various social levels. Between a bitterly divisive election, horrific acts of violence, a riot in the streets of Charlotte and the death of so many cultural icons — from Muhammad Ali and Arnold Palmer to John Glenn and David Bowie, just to name a few — the year couldn’t end fast enough. Among those looking forward to hitting the reset button and starting over fresh in 2017 are numerous sports entities and personalities that came oh-so-agonizingly close to accomplishing their goals, only to fall short under the most heartbreaking of circumstances. In every contest there is a winner and a loser. So it’s not unusual for a lot of individuals and teams to walk away from a year of sports shaking their heads, wondering what went wrong and questioning the close calls. But it is unusual for so many of the second-placers to have ties to a single state. And it was absolutely the case for North Carolina. Whether it was a team — or teams — coming up short in a title game, or simply a last-minute heartbreaking loss, the state featured a slew of “just a bit outside” moments in the sporting realm, at all different levels and in all different sports. To kick off what can only be a better year by default, we examined some of the more cripplingly close moments for teams connected to or residing in the Old North State.

But it is unusual for so many of the secondplacers to have ties to a single state. And it was absolutely the case for North Carolina.

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N.C. bowl season features strong finish

NFL

Ex-Falcons, Bills safety Carpenter dead at 39 Former Virginia Tech safety Keion Carpenter, who played for both the Bills and Falcons in the NFL, died of a “freak accident” during a family vacation his family announced this week. Carpenter was racing out to an automobile with his son when he slipped, fell on the ground and hit his head. He fell into a coma and later passed away at 39. NFL

Former coach Levy willing to return to Bills 91-year-old Marv Levy wants to prove age is nothing but a number, offering his services to return as coach of the Buffalo Bills.

By NSJ Staff

OWL season came to a screeching halt for the state of North Carolina this week, with all of the state’s teams wrapping up their postseason action before the New Year began. The playoff matchups are set thanks to thrilling New Year’s Eve games that set the stage for a fantastic college football championship. And there are more games on the way. But the teams from North Carolina are done playing football for the year, offering ample time to reflect on what happened in the previous year and what sort of expectations are to come. For everyone involved from the state of North Carolina it was an excellent opportunity to showcase a bright future. This was particularly true for the teams from the Big Four who played their games during the week between Christmas and

New Year’s Eve. Wake Forest, playing in its first bowl game since 2011 and first under Dave Clawson, handled a redhot Temple team and set the bar high for the coming seasons under Clawson. Dave Doeren, who dealt all year with a warm seat, finished in a familiar fashion in 2016 by beating North Carolina and then thumping a dangerous bowl opponent, this time in the Vanderbilt Commodores. The North Carolina Tar Heels bowl game against Stanford was less about expectations for the future of the program and more about expectations for quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who could enter the NFL Draft and be seen as a potential top pick for the Cleveland Browns. His afternoon in El Paso was up and down to say the least. See BOWL GAMES, page B3

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THE SUN SHINES ON EL PASO

Bowl season is the silliest of seasons, a time when young men who play football without being compensated are able to let their hair down, free of the constraints from college football’s regular season. North Carolina linebacker Hunter Crafford took the freedom literally, letting his long locks flow both vertically and horizontally while warming up at Sun Bowl Stadium. His ‘do actually bears a remarkable resemblance to the Sun Bowl logo.

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Rashaan Salaam: Former Heisman Trophy winner’s death was ruled a suicide by the Boulder County coroner’s office, but Salaam’s family will not have the former Colorado running back’s brain tested for CTE. Serena Williams: Women’s tennis star announced Thursday she is engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. Yes, she announced it on the social media site. Tyrod Taylor: Bills quarterback won’t play in Week 17 because team is concerned about an injury forcing them to pick up a 2017 $27.5 million option on him. Todd Bowles: New York Jets coach likely to be retained by the team according to multiple reports. Bowles won 10 games in his first season but just four heading into Week 17. Andre Iguodala: Warriors forward threw a behind-theback, between-thelegs alley-oop pass to Shaun Livingston, but unfortunately it was after the whistle. Antonio Gates: Chargers tight end says he plans on returning for the 2017 season despite concerns he might retire after this year. Marvin Lewis: Bengals coach says in radio interview he plans to return to coach team in 2017.

NFL

Ex-Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is likely hanging up his cleats following the 2016 NFL season, he confirmed to reporters earlier in the week. Smith has previously said he would like to retire as a Panther. There may be some obstacles, however, as Smith and current Carolina GM Dave Gettleman didn’t exactly part on friendly terms.

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“But what do I know? I grew up a Dallas fan. Particularly a ‘Hollywood’ Henderson fan.” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fired shots at Terry Bradshaw after the ex-QB called him a “cheerleader”

NBA

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10,290 Career points for DeMar DeRozen, who passed Chris Bosh as the alltime leading scorer in Toronto Raptors history. DeRozen scored 29 points Wednesday against the Warriors in a losing effort, passing Bosh with his fifteenth point. Bosh played seven seasons with the Raps, DeRozen eight.

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Cam Newton made a young man’s day (and year and maybe life) when he visited Taylor Austin Deckard, a 10-year old Auburn fan awaiting heart surgery. Newton surprised the young man in the hospital and was embraced for roughly three minutes.

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“I don’t care about anything except for winning this fight.” UFC fighter Ronda Rousey explaining why she decided not to speak with the media leading up her fight with bantumweight champion Amanda Nunes NELSON CHENAULT | USA TODAY SPORTS IMAGES

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Kemba Walker pulled off the old “Swaggy P” on Thursday, when the Charlotte Hornets point guard fired a shot, turned around in the opposite direction and started shimmying. Little did Walker know, the shot actually rimmed OUT of the hoop.

Thursday was a rough day for Arkansas football. Not only did the Razorbacks give up a 24-0 lead in losing to Virginia Tech 3524 at the Belk Bowl, but tight end Jeremy Sprinkle was suspended for shoplifting. The worst part? He was shoplifting from Belk, even though the gift for playing in the Belk Bowl is a gift card to go shopping at Belk. It was a fairly unnecessary crime.

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Panthers get Hail Mary playoff spoiler opp in Week 17 against Bucs Evans, and has eight TDs. Winston has thrown five interceptions the past two weeks. Newton needs to snap out of a slump that has seen him fail to complete 50 percent of his passes in five of his past six games. The Bucs, who aren’t necessarily great at anything on defense, won’t be the toughest secondary Newton has faced. But it’ll help him if RB Jonathan Stewart can provide 75100 rushing yards. And the guy the Bucs can never stop is TE Greg Olsen, even though LB Lavonte David is athletic enough to cover him.

By NSJ Staff HERE’S NOTHING left for the Panthers but to snuff out T a Hail Mary playoff opportunity

for the Buccaneers. With Carolina officially eliminated from the playoffs following a Week 16 loss to the Falcons on Christmas Eve, Carolina merely can try to get to seven wins and end the longshot hope the Bucs have of making the postseason. Cam Newton missed some practice leading up to the Week 17 game, but he is expected to play in the mostly meaningless affair -- Ron Rivera doesn’t appear interested in resting his starters and stars despite the season being out of hand. One complication: Derek Anderson has dealt with an illness all week, meaning Joe Webb could see meaningful snaps. What a time to be alive. Keys to the game The Buccaneers can secure a playoff spot but need a win combined with a Green Bay loss, a Washington tie and victories by all of the following teams: Dallas, Indianapolis, Tennessee and San Francisco.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) at the press conference after the Dec. 24 loss in Charlotte. While the Panthers are wrapping up arguably the most disappointing season in the NFL this year, the Bucs are in turmoil thanks to their RB situation. With Doug Martin beginning a four-game suspension, Jacquizz Rodgers will lead the NFL’s 22ndranked run game. Rodgers rushed for more than 100 yards in the Bucs’ win at Carolina earlier this season in his first

start. But the Bucs have struggled running the football this year and the Panthers are fourth against the run. Even without Luke Kuechly, they should be able to contain them. That puts most of the pressure on Winston. Making things harder will be the loss of TE Cameron Brate, who was placed on IR with a back injury. Brate is the go-to guy in the end zone, along with Mike

Matchups to watch Panthers TE Greg Olsen vs. Bucs LB Lavonte David. Olsen leads the Panthers with 77 catches for 1,051 yards and always destroys Tampa Bay. David will be the guy who is primarily responsible for covering him in the pass game. Bucs C Joe Hawley vs. Panthers DT Kawann Short. Hawley will need some help blocking Short, who has six sacks and one forced fumble this season and is a real force in the run game. Player spotlight Panthers LB Shaq Thomp-

son. The 2015 first-round pick has shown steady improvement throughout his second season and racked up a career-high 11 tackles Sunday against the Falcons. With LB Luke Kuechly already ruled out for the season finale, Thompson will get another chance to man the middle when the Panthers go into their nickel package. Fast facts Newton has 3,272 passing yards, his sixth consecutive season with 3,000. He has 14 TD passes and four INTs in eight career meetings. In his past four vs. the Bucs, he has 10 TDs (six passing, four rushing). ... Carolina RB Jonathan Stewart has 278 rushing yards and two TDs in his past three road games. He has five rushing TDs in his past five division games. ... Carolina TE Greg Olsen has 1,051 yards, making him the first NFL tight end with three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Since 2013, he leads NFL tight ends in receptions (311) and yards (3,979). Reuters/The Sports XChange contributed to this report.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Wolfpack builds for future by trouncing Vanderbilt in Independence Bowl

Wake Forest upsets Temple in Military Bowl, takes another step under Clawson

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NC State tight end Jaylen Samuels (1) rushes for a touchdown during the first half against the Vanderbilt at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, LA on Dec. 26.

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“We’ve been building this for a while. We’re about to hit the pinnacle where all these guys are back for another year.” — NC State football coach Dave Doeren

By R. Cory Smith North State Journal he last time Dave Doeren was on the sidelines for a bowl game against Vanderbilt, he watched the Commodores run over NC State for a 38-24 win. Jaylen Samuels made sure Doeren didn’t have to deal with history repeating itself in a 41-17 Independence Bowl victory. NC State cruised to a win against Vandy, keyed by Samuels’ trio of receiving touchdowns. NC State had a trying 2016 season, but the coaching staff sees the bowl game, preceded by a rivalry win over North Carolina, as a culmination of sorts. “We’ve been building this for a while,” Doeren explained. “We’re about to hit the pinnacle where all these guys are back for another year.” One of those players, of course, is Samuels. The do-it-all tight end/fullback/ receiver hadn’t caught a touchdown pass since Oct. 1 against Wake Forest, his fourth of the season. He caught three Monday. Samuels had just three games with more than five receptions this season, as well as more than 100 receiving yards in only one game this season. He finished with six receptions for 104 yards against Vandy, marking a season-high for receiving yards. After a regular season with down numbers, Samuels was prepared for a big night. “I’ve been feeling all week like I was ready to break out,” Samuels said. “Like we as a team were ready to break out. We all came out and did what we were supposed to do.” NC State’s offense was firing on all cylinders at its peak, but it took a while to get going. Senior Matt Dayes stumbled out the gate, coughing up just his third fumble of the season on the opening drive. The ensuing possession wasn’t much more effective, lasting just five plays after the defense held Vandy to a three-and-out. After a field goal by the Commodores, Dayes appeared to fumble near the goal line, but was deemed down. State went for it on fourth down,

but was denied to close out the first quarter. Then the defense turned the tide. Freshman Trae Meadows tallied his first career interception at the Vanderbilt 41, followed by Samuels scoring from nine yards out. With 1:24 remaining in the half, Samuels scored his second TD on a 55yard pass from Ryan Finley, who finished 19-of-30 for 235 passing yards. After a scoreless first quarter, the Pack responded with 28 straight points before Vandy would score again late in the third. Doeren has been accused of taking his foot off the gas pedal in the past, but he didn’t blink in Shreveport. “We were physical and didn’t flinch,” Doeren said. “Some things went the other way and we responded. That’s how we’ve been.” Despite finishing with six losses — five coming in a six-game stretch — NC State went out on a high note with wins over UNC and Vanderbilt. In those two games, Samuels accounted for five total scores (three receiving, one rushing and one passing), clearly carving out his role as the offensive centerpiece next year. Along with Samuels, both Reggie Gallaspy and Nyheim Hines — who also hit pay dirt Monday — will be back in the fold. Finley, who has two years of eligibility remaining, will likely be holding the reins for the Pack’s offense again. While there’s the possibility of players declaring for the NFL draft during the offseason (cornerback Josh Jones announced he would leave shortly after the bowl game), next year is shaping up to be Doeren’s most talented team in his fifth season. After being battle tested this fall, excitement is building for the coming season. “The guys learned the hard way and sometimes you have to go through that,” Doeren said. “We had the highest of highs and lowest of lows. A lot of stuff happens in 12-week season that nobody knows about. ... We have tremendous momentum heading into the offseason.”

Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Cade Carney (36) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in front of Temple Owls linebacker Jarred Alwan (41) during the second quarter at Navy-Marine Corps. Stadium in Annapolis on Dec. 27.

By NSJ Staff NNAPOLIS, Md. — Wake Forest made a stop on a 4th and 3 in the final minute of the fourth quarter to hold off a furious rally by No. 24 Temple for a 34-26 victory in the Military Bowl on Tuesday. The Demon Deacons (7-6) secured their first bowl victory and winning season since 2008. Temple (10-3), which won the American Athletic Conference championship, fell short in its bid for the first 11-win season in program history. Temple quarterback Phillip Walker was 28 of 49 for a Military Bowl-record 396 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. After scoring a touchdown on its first snap, Temple allowed 31 consecutive points before Aaron Boumerhi managed a 45-yard field goal just seconds before halftime. The Owls finally regained some momentum when Walker found Adonis Jennings for a 58-yard touchdown pass on the first possession of the third quarter to cut the lead to 31-17. The Demon Deacons suffered a blow when quarterback John Wolford was ruled out with a neck strain on the ensuing possession. Kyle Kearns entered for Wake Forest and was intercepted by Delvon Randall in the endzone. The Owls took advantage with another 24-yard field goal by Boumerhi that pulled them to within 31-20 with 3:51 left. Boumerhi hit a 32-yard field that pulled the Owls to within eight points with 9:36 remaining. The Owls threatened again, but Walker was sacked by Duke Ejiofor and Willie Yarbary for a 22-yard loss on a second and goal. Temple had to settle for a 38-yard field goal by Boumerhi

and WakeForest led 31-26 with 3:36 left. Ejiofor finished with six tackles, half a sack and an interception. Wake Forest linebacker Thomas Brown was named MVP with seven tackles, a forced fumble and a sack. The Demon Deacons got a boost when John Armstrong returned the ensuing kickoff 80 yards to the Temple 15. However, they could only manage a 30yard field goal by Mike Weaver. Wake Forest then stopped Temple on its final drive for the win. Ed Foley, Temple’s director of football operations, was named the interim coach for the game after Matt Rhule left to take the head job at Baylor. The Owls hired Geoff Collins, the former defensive coordinator at Florida, as Ruhle’s full-time replacement. Temple wasted little time getting a big play when safety Sean Chandler intercepted Wolford on the game’s opening drive. That set up a 48-yard touchdown pass from Walker to Jennings for the early lead. From there, though, the Demon Deacons took full control. Wolford threw for touchdowns on the next two possessions with a 41-yard strike to Cam Serigne and another 20yard pass to Tabari Hines. The Owls were held to just minus-5 rushing yards in the first quarter. The second quarter didn’t get much better for Temple when Sean Chandler lost a punt on his own 11. Cade Carney boosted the Wake Forest’s lead to 21-7 with a touchdown run on the next play. An interception by Ejiofor led to a 3-yard run by Matt Colburn extended the lead to 31-7 with 2:34 left in the half.

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Trubisky puts on up-and-down showing in front of NFL scouts By Brett Friedlander North State Journal

ITCH Trubisky was sacked on a decisive two-point conM version try, sending UNC to a

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North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is pressured by Stanford Cardinal linebacker Peter Kalambayi (34) as he tries to throw the ball at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas on Dec. 30.

25-23 loss to Stanford in the Sun Bowl on Friday and killing off a near-miracle rally. The Tar Heels nearly drove from its own 2-yard line for a touchdown with 25 seconds left in Friday’s Sun Bowl . But unlike regular season victories against Pittsburgh and Florida State, the Tar Heels comeback attempt fell just short. Trubisky scrambled out of trouble and hit Bug Howard for an incredible touchdown that momentarily kept the Tar Heels’ hopes alive and highlighted his athleticism for NFL teams interested in a quarterback, despite one of the worst performances of his career. The junior, in what could potentially be his final college game, was picked off twice and lost a fumble while going 23 of 39 for 280 yards and two touchdowns. The most damaging of those turnovers came early in the fourth quarter.

Leading 17-16 on a freshman Jordon Brown’s first career touchdown run, UNC (8-5) had a chance to take control of the game when its defense forced a quick three-and-out. But Stanford took the momentum and the lead right back when Dallas Lloyd stepped in front of running back T.J. Logan, intercepted Trubisky’s pass and returned it 19 yards for the go-ahead score. The offensive woes helped spoil a gallant effort by the Tar Heels’ much-maligned defense. Aided by an injury that sidelined Cardinal quarterback Keller Chryst for the final three quarters, UNC limited Stanford (10-3) to just 287 yards and one offensive touchdown. It also produced an incredible goal line stand that forced the Cardinal to settle for a field goal late. Raleigh native Bryce Love rushed for 115 yards and caught a 49-yard touchdown pass for Stanford, playing in place of All-American Christian McCaffrey — who sat out the game to prepare for the NFL draft.

North State Journal for Sunday, January 1, 2017

TAR HEELS STUNNED BY NOVA AT BUZZER

PANTHERS CAN’T FINISH SUPER SEASON

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North Carolina guard Marcus Paige (5) walks off the court after the Tar Heels loss to Villanova at the end of the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on April 4.

HE CAROLINA PANTHERS stormed through the regular seaT son with a 15-1 record, behind a stiff

HE NORTH CAROLINA Tar Heels opened the 2015-16 season as the T top-ranked team in the nation. Led by

defense and league MVP Cam Newton. The team then got past longtime nemesis Seattle in the playoffs, building up a 31-0 lead and holding on to win. After blasting Arizona 4915 in the NFC Championship Game, the Panthers returned to the Super Bowl for the first time in 12 years and just the second time in team history. That’s when Carolina’s dream season came screeching to a halt. The Denver Broncos sacked Newton six times, including a first quarter hit

age by a steep margin and having the fewest yards by a winning team in Super Bowl history, Denver won the game, 24-10. After the game, Cam Newton earned additional criticism for his abbreviated postgame press conference. Still smarting from the loss, Newton gave brief answers to media questions before finally storming out, earning him scorn on social media. The same two teams kicked off the 2016 season, seven months later. Denver won again, 21-20, as the Panthers missed a potential game-winning field goal at the buzzer.

on the MVP that resulted in a fumble in the end zone and gave Denver a 10-0 lead. Newton also fumbled in the fourth quarter and appeared to hesitate before diving for the ball, allowing the Broncos to recover, setting up another touchdown and generating plenty of controversy about his decision. Newton completed fewer than half his passes in the game and threw an interception. The Panthers also missed a field goal and generally looked overwhelmed by Denver’s physical defense. Despite being outgained in yard-

CURRY & CO. STUNNED IN NBA FINALS

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Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) forces a fumble as he hits Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 7.

a seniors Marcus Paige and Brice Johnson, the Heels set out to make sure that the graduating class earned a banner in the Smith Center. The team wrapped up an ACC regular season title with a win over Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium, then ran through the ACC Tournament to take home the conference title. In the NCAAs, Carolina blew through the first four rounds by 17, 19, 15 and 14-point margins.

It was on to Houston for the Final Four, where Carolina beat ACC foe Syracuse, 83-66, in the national semifinals. The Heels appeared to run out of magic in the championship game against Villanova, trailing by 10, late in the second half. But that’s when Paige led them on the type of rally on which legends are made. The Heels improbably erased the Wildcats lead, which was six points with under two minutes to play. Paige hit a three pointer to cut the margin to three, and then he hit a shot that could have gone

down in UNC and March Madness history — a floating, leaning, twisting, desperate three pointer that somehow went in, tying the score with 4.7 seconds to play. Villanova appeared spent, while the Tar Heels were smelling blood. In overtime, it was hard to imagine a scenario in which Carolina would lose. The game never made it there. Instead, Kris Jenkins stole history from Paige, hitting an even more improbable shot, at the buzzer, to give Nova a 77-74 win and the national title.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) shoots the the game winning shot during the fourth quarter against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Cali. on June 19. ORTH CAROLINA native and former Davidson star Stephen N Curry was on the brink of winning

two straight NBA Finals, with the Warriors poised to go down as the greatest team in NBA history. Carrying a 3-1 lead and two of the last three games played in Oakland, the Golden State already had its rings sized. Then LeBron James happened. The four-time NBA MVP willed the Cavaliers to their first NBA

Finals victory with a monstrous performance for his third championship and third Finals MVP. James led the Cavs in points (29.7), rebounds (11.3), assists (8.9), steals (2.6) and blocks (2.3) per game. Meanwhile, Curry was left to lick his wounds after a record-breaking year with 402 3-pointers and a 73-9 record in the regular season. Technically born in Akron, Ohio but raised in Charlotte, Curry’s rise to NBA super stardom has made him

a fan favorite on both coasts, making the Finals loss a heartbreaking one in NC. But it wasn’t all negative for the state in June, however, with former Duke star Kyrie Irving on the winning side with 27.1 points and 3.9 assists per game. He also happened to drain the game-winning triple that clinched the title in Game 7 and is putting together another phenomenal season for the Cavs in 2016-17.

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR North Carolina teams fell just short in 2016

H.B. 2 COSTS NORTH CAROLINA MULTIPLE MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS

COASTAL RAINS ON NC STATE’S PARADE IN RALEIGH REGIONAL OVERNIGHT NIGHTMARE

WAKE FOREST, UNC GET ‘KICKED’ OUT OF MEN’S SOCCER COLLEGE CUP

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Charlotte Hornets mascot “Hugo” (L) and Atlanta Hawks mascot “Skyhawk” (R) sit on the sidelines prior to the All-Stars Saturday Night at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario on Feb. 13.

HE NBA All-Star Game was all set to come to Charlotte during the 2016-17 season. A logo was designed, tickets were printed, hotels were booked and anticipation was kicking in for North Carolina to show itself on a national stage. Instead, the state ended up with the opposite kind of publicity when the NBA decided to pull its big event out of Charlotte and move it to New Orleans in protest of House Bill 2, North Carolina’s controversial “bathroom bill.” H.B. 2 deals with, among other things, the authority of local governments to impose anti-discrimination

laws on private business. Its most controversial provision requires that in publicly owned buildings, individuals use the multi-stall restroom facilities designated for the sex listed on their birth certificate if a single-stall “family” restroom is not available. The law came in response to an ordinance passed by the Charlotte city council in February that prevented facilities open to the public from differentiating any bathrooms or locker room facilities by sex. H.B. 2 ultimately became a political football that affected an actual football game when, following the NBA’s lead, both the NCAA and ACC

also decided to relocate their championship events scheduled to be played in North Carolina. The NCAA’s decision affected seven games, including the first and second rounds of its men’s basketball tournament that were supposed to be played in Greensboro. Among the 15 ACC championship casualties during the 2016-17 academic year was its football title game between Clemson and Virginia Tech — which was moved from a sold out Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte to Orlando, where it was played before a large number of empty seats.

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NC State pitcher Cody Beckman (34) gets up after slipping when he tried to catch the ball during the game against Coastal Carolina in the NCAA Regional championship game in Raleigh on, June 6. The NC State Wolfpack led the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 5-3 at the top of the ninth inning when the game was postponed due to rain.

n the scheme of a failed year for N.C. teams, a loss for NC State baseball in the opening round of the postseason doesn’t seem significant. It wasn’t so much when the Wolfpack lost, it was how it all went down. The Pack started the weekend with a 13-8 win over Navy that saw a three-hour delay before weathering a late comeback from Navy. State then lost to Coastal Carolina, 4-0, sending it to the losers bracket where the Pack took down Navy again,

17-1, only to face Coastal one more time. Despite Elliott Avent’s tirade and early yackety-sax ejection, NC State trounced Coastal, 8-1, to set up a one-game showdown that Monday night. But as fate would have it, yet another weather delay would send the game to Tuesday afternoon with NC State leading 5-3 in the ninth. When play resumed the next afternoon, Brock Deatherage narrowly missed a fly ball to give the Chanticleers

a 6-5 lead. An insurance run would give the Chants a 7-5 win, sending Coastal to the Super Regionals and eventually a College World Series title. There’s no telling where NC State’s run might have finished up had the game not been delayed and several runs/runners being plated during a downpour that Monday night. But with Coastal’s win propelling it to Omaha and the first CWS title in the program’s history, the sting hurts just a little worse for Wolfpack fans.

HE DEACONS and Tar Heels didn’t surrender a single goal T in their games against defending

national champion Stanford during the Final Four in Houston earlier this month. And yet, both ended up going home disappointed while the Cardinal celebrated its second straight College Cup title. The Tar Heels’ close call came first. Playing in the national semifinals, they battled Stanford through 110 scoreless minutes of actual game play, with goalie James Pyle making six saves to help set up a decisive penalty kick shootout. The teams then proceeded to trade

goals for the first nine rounds of the shootout. But after the Cardinal’s Amri Bashti scored to start the 10th round, the Tar Heels’ Alex Comsia missed his attempt to end the game. Two nights later, the Deacons suffered a similar fate in the national championship final. Wake outshot Stanford 10-9 through an evenly matched regulation game before the teams each scored on their first three penalty kick attempts. The Cardinal then left the door open for the Deacons by missing in the fourth round. But after taking a 4-3 lead in the shootout, on a goal by Jon Bakero,

Stanford goalie Andrew Epstein stopped Wake’s final two shots -including a diving save to his right on the final attempt by Brad Dunwell to end the Deacons’ 13-game unbeaten streak and force them to settle for the runnerup trophy. UNC’s women’s team also came agonizingly close to winning a title. The Tar Heels and a senior class that became the first in school history to not win a national championship, were denied in a 1-0 loss to West Virginia in the semifinals of the women’s College Cup.

North State Journal for Sunday, January 1, 2017

TAKE NOTICE ALAMANCE AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 337 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Caleb D. Robinson and Emily J. Robinson husband and wife to Daniel D. Hornfeck, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of June, 2009, and recorded in Book 2825, Page 88, in Alamance 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 Alamance 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

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-Salem,

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 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

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, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary lo-

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 location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on

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 sit-

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, 2017 and

will offer for sale at #1 Courthouse Square in the City of Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on January 12, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Alamance, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot Two-A (2-A), containing 2.719 acres, more or less as shown on that plat of Donald E. Robinson Land Surveying dated January 4, 2008 entitled "Final Plat Recombination Survey for Property of Wayne Anthony Greeson, Jr. & Randel Mack Greeson & Hoyt Lee Greeson & Property of Lois M. McPherson, Trustee" plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 72 at Page 253 of the Alamance County Register of Deeds to which reference is hereby made for a more complete description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7408 Bass Mountain Road, Snow Camp, 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: 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.

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.

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 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

cation 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 notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-

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

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.

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

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)

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 notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-

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

uated 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 convey-

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

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 Trustee nor the

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

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: 1157084 (FC.FAY)

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: 1189057 (FC.FAY)

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: 1185964 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Sunday, January 1, 2017

IREDELL AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 55 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James Bush to W.R. Starkey, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of May, 2009, and recorded in Book 2003, Page 1291, 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

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 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:

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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 445 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by David O. Stuart and Kris T. Stuart and David E. Stuart and Nancy S. Stuart, (Nancy S. Stuart, deceased) (David O. Stuart, deceased) (Heirs of David O. Stuart: Chastity M. Stuart, Andrew Gray Stuart, Macey Leigh Stuart, Brianna Michelle Keiger and Unknown Heirs of David O. Stuart) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): David O. Stuart and Kris T. Stuart) to Michael R. Morton, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of September, 2000, and recorded in Book 1219, Page 0217, and Modification in Book 1998, Page 1538, and Modification in Book 2205, Page 1056, 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,

MECKLENBURG NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 3960 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Martha M. Gore aka Martha Jane M. Gore, (Martha Jane M. Gore aka Martha M. Gore, deceased) (Heirs of Martha Jane M. Gore aka Martha M. Gore: Trustees of the Martha Moss Gore Family Trust) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Martha Jane M. Gore) to Donald P. Eggleston, Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of June, 2013, and recorded in Book 28414, Page 564, 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

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 5164 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Violet C. Mason, a married person and Frederick I. Mason, a married person to Stuart Clarke at Thorpe & Clark, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of October, 2005, and recorded in Book 19589, Page 841, 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

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 12, 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 Lots 42, 43, 44 and 45 of the Mary E.L. Bostian Property as platted, planned and recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 70 of the plat records for Iredell County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 104 Chatfield Loop, Statesville, 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.

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.

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

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 Gethse-

mane 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 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.

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

53 deg. 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 center 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 purchaser will have no further remedy.

or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on January 12, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Olin, in the County of Iredell, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: That certain tract of land containing 2.398 acres, more or less, located in Olin Township, Iredell County, North Carolina, and more specifically described as follows: All of Lot No. Six (6) of Glenn Acres Subdivision as shown on a map thereof prepared by Kestler Surveying, Inc., dated October 31, 1997, and recorded in the Iredell County Registry in Plat Book 29, Pages 144, 145 and 146, and being the identical property described in deed dated May 25, 2000, from Joseph F. Templeton and wife, Angelia C. Templeton to David O. Stuart and wife, Kris T. Stuart and duly recorded in Record Book 1200, Page 1817, Iredell County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 222 Red Hawk Lane, Olin, North Carolina. The above-described property is conveyed subject to easement in favor of Duke Power Company recorded in Deed Book 389, Page 334; easements in favor of Yadkin Valley Telephone Membership Corporation recorded in Deed Book 397, Page 228, and Deed Book 397, Page 405, both in the Iredell County Registry; easement in favor of Davie Electric Mutual Corporation recorded in Deed

Book 138, Page 319, Iredell County Registry; and restrictive covenants contained in deed dated May 25, 2000, from Joseph F. Templeton and wife, Angelia C. Templeton to David O. Stuart and wife, Kris T. Stuart, and duly recorded in the Iredell County Registry in Record Book 1200, Page 1817. 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.

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.

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 January 10, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Paw Creek, in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described real estate located in Paw Creek Township, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina: BEGINNING at a point in the center line of Toddville Road (60 feet in width), which is N. 8-24-30 E. 909 feet, as measured along the center line of Toddville Road, from the point of intersection of the center line of Toddville Road with the center line of Paw Creek, and runs thence from said beginning point, N. 69-50 W. 234.93 feet to a point; thence S. 8-24-30 W. 136.76 feet to a point; thence S. 81-35-30 E. 230 feet to a point in the center line of Toddville Road; thence with the center line of Toddville Road, N. 8-24-30 E. 88.89 feet to the point of BEGINNING. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being

located at 2008 Toddville Road, 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

January 17, 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: A parcel of land located in the County of Mecklenburg, State of North Carolina and known as: Being Lot Number 86 in Hidden Valley Addition Number 7 as shown in the recorded plat/map thereof in Map Book 11, Page 163 of Mecklenburg County Records. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1121 Bannister Place, 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 convey-

erty 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: 1196460 (FC.FAY)

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TAKE NOTICE MECKLENBURG AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1188 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joyce I. McLaurin f/k/a Joyce McDonald to Jerone C. Herring, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of November, 2003, and recorded in Book 16424, Page 965, 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

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

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 Sub-

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 Trustee

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 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

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

RANDOLPH NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 418 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 322 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Roger Lee Scharf aka Roger L. Scharf and Alvira Barbara Scharf (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Roger Lee Scharf and Alvira Barbara Scharf) to Heather E. Kraft, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of May, 2012, and recorded in Book RE2283, Page 931, 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

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 17, 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 59, BENT CREEK, as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 20, Page 816, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8421 Rust Wood Place, Charlotte, North Carolina. Parcel ID Number: 109-283-30 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

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.

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

PM on 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 Trustee nor the

stitute 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

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. 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.

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 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

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 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: R07209010-001-024 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

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 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).

designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on January 10, 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 that property of Brian Walker Bennett and wife, Pamela Ann Bennett, said tract containing 10.138 acres, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 82, Page 96, in the Office of the Randolph County Register of Deeds. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1517 Langley Road, Staley, 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

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.

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: 1193945 (FC.FAY) 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: 1183592 (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: 1194289 (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. 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: 1194193 (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: 1188007 (FC.FAY)

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playlist Jan. 1-28 North Carolina Watercolor Society Annual Traveling Show Greensboro

the good life IN A NORTH STATE OF MIND

A North Carolina year in review At the end of each year It is natural to reflect on a shared past and resolutely look to a renewed future. North Carolina found herself at the center of attention on more than one occasion in 2016. The reasons from an agricultural, arts, community, and cultural perspective are the focus of our features look back.

An exhibition of watercolor paintings by many of North Carolina’s leading watercolorists will be on display. amblesidearts.com

Jan. 1-29 Ice Raleigh Raleigh The downtown Raleigh outdoor ice rink is a community-wide winter celebration produced by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance in partnership with the City of Raleigh, drawing over thousands of people to the downtown area. raleighicerink.com

Jan. 3-8 “An American in Paris” Durham DPAC presents “An American in Paris” – the new Tony Award®-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. dpacnc.com

Jan. 7 Snow Much Fun! Winterfest Beer Festival Beech Mountain EAMON QUEENEY | NORTH STATE JOURNAL

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Agriculture is the number one industry in North Carolina currently contributing $84 billion dollars to the state’s economy. In an industry faced with change on a daily basis making sure safe, affordable food is available continued to be a main focus in 2016. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced the Healthy Food Small Retailer Program at the beginning of December to help provide healthier food options for people living in food deserts in Eastern North Carolina. “There are 349 food deserts across our state, affecting about 1.5 million North Carolinians,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Corner stores and convenience stores are integral parts of their communities, and can play an important role in bringing healthy local foods to the neighborhoods they serve.”

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This year the Old North State was underwater in the East and on fire in the West, and consistently the goodness in people rose up. Over a thousand people gathered at one long table in downtown Raleigh on November 13 to raise funds for their neighbors in Eastern N.C. affected by hurricane Matthew at The Sunday Supper. “We have been the recipients of the best of humanity. The Sunday Supper is but one example of the kindness North Carolinians have displayed to those of us in need. This is about communities coming together to support communities,” said Kinston Mayor B.J. Murphy. In the West leading up to Thanksgiving people volunteered to feed the firefighters battling the blazes threatening Western N.C. The Murphy to Manteo saying turned into Plymouth to Franklin when research station volunteers from across the state showed up to cook a meal of gratitude for firefighters the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Each January, Beech Mountain Resort hosts the Winterfest Beer Festival the first Saturday after New Year’s Day with more than 50 ales and ciders from North Carolina craft breweries and cideries. In addition to great brews, the festival features live music on the main stage from two notable performers: Zach Deputy and Super Reggae Man. beechmtn.com Dia de Reyes (Three Kings Day) Celebration Charlotte The Levine Museum of the New South is hosting a Dia de Reyes/Three Kings Day (Epiphany) celebration with music, dance, and family activities. There will be hot chocolate and Las Delicias Bakery will be bringing a delicious Rosca de Reyes (King’s bread). Free admission 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. museumofthenewsouth.org

Jan. 7-8 The Wedding Show Raleigh MADELINE GRAY | NORTH STATE JOURNAL

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Local art was lifted up by the creators and makers in our state committed to doing the innovative work of making our world more beautiful. The park expansion at the North Carolina Museum of Art was one example of a community committed to art for all. The NCMA celebrated the opening of the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park with a hopping good time by bringing in Amanda Parer’s Intrude installation featuring giant bunnies. “This is a way to reach people that may not necessarily come into the museum, where you are in nature and can interact with art informally and where traditional users can further broaden the way they experience the museum,” said Director of Planning, Design, and Museum Park, Dan Gottlieb.

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The Piedmont, Coast, and Mountains are alive with the sound of music. North Carolina’s long musical history is being carried into the twenty-first century by a new crop of musicians determined to stay true to their roots while forging their own sound. Whether your musical preferences run to Maceo Parker, The Avett Brothers, 9th Wonder, Parmalee, Mipso, Jeanne Jolly, Ben Folds, Jocelyn Brown, American Aquarium, or Shirley Caesar — odds are you can catch your favorite singers playing close to home. North Carolina packs a punch for lyrical adventure and the new year will bring with it multiple opportunities to see local music across the state.

The Wedding Show at the N.C. State Fairgrounds is a two-day event filled with fun, excitement, on-stage entertainment, and the latest bridal fashions. Exhibits include wedding cakes and caterers (with samples), venues, fashion, and other wedding services all under one roof. A must attend event for brides! foreverbridal.net

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NeCessities thrive!

history marked

Four rules for fitness resolution success

January 6, 1965 Governor Terry Sanford announced that the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) would invest $70 million in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) by locating its National Environmental Health Sciences Center there. The investment proved pivotal in the growth of the park. The idea for RTP can be traced back to the early 1950s, when some of North Carolina’s progressive leaders began to call for a shift in economic development strategy.

By Alton Skinner For the North State Journal

hange is hard, but it is achievable. CHere’s the data: Twenty-five

percent of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions after one week. Sixty percent of people abandon them within six months. The average person makes the same New Year’s resolution ten separate times without success. Even after a heart attack only fourteen percent of patients make any lasting changes around eating or exercise. Now for some good news. Write down your goals.

Research shows that just writing down our goals dramatically increases the probability that we will accomplish them. Merely writing down your goals even if you never look at them again you increase your chance of reaching by 42 percent.

January 7, 1839, the first silver mine in the United States opened at Silver Hill, near Lexington in Davidson County. Silver was first discovered on the site in 1838. Prospector Roswell A. King purchased the land, and along with John W. Thomas, was issued a charter by the General Assembly in 1839. The site became known as the Washington Mine.

just a pinch keeping Christmas There are twelve days of Christmas so don’t take that tree down just yet. Although you may not need another reason to keep your beautiful North Carolina Christmas tree up longer, the keeping of Old Christmas or Epiphany provides one for you. Many people choose to keep their tree up through the twelve days of Christmas in recognition of the time that the three wise men came bearing gifts to Jesus. If you do decide to leave your tree up through January 6th and need tips on caring it be sure to check out the N.C. Christmas tree website at ncchristmastrees.com

Information courtesy of N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

State your goals properly. When setting goals, use this seven-fold AACTION method. • Actionable: Begins with a verb • Aligned: with stage of life, values and your other goals • Challenging: set high enough goals that demand your best effort. • Time-Bound: set dates but not the same date for each goal. • Inspiring: Make sure goals are not boring •Objective: include an internal measure that you can use to track progress • Narrow: specific, not broad or general Share your goals selectively. Studies show that you are less likely to achieve your goals if you share them indiscriminately. Research shows when you share your goals with everyone, it actually makes them less likely to happen because the brain experiences the same sense of psychological pleasure as if you actually had reached them. Review your goals regularly. Set regular appointments with yourself to review your goals. Do this weekly, to consistently align with most important priorities. Use these goal setting methods to help make 2017 a happy, healthy New Year. Alton Skinner is a health and fitness expert with over two decades of experience training athletes and author of “The Golfer’s Stroke Saver Workout.”

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y’ought to know about beaten biscuits Greenfield Beaten Biscuits 4 cups plain flour 4 tablespoons lard 1 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/4 cups of cold water

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix with your hands: flour, butter, and lard until mixture looks like cornmeal. Add cold water; knead a few times until dough stays together. It will be stiff. Beat with wooden biscuit blade until it blisters. Beat 300 times for home folks, 500 times for company. If you are fortunate enough to have a beaten biscuit machine, use it! Roll dough out, put a little dry flour on it, then fold it over and roll to the height of the biscuit you want. Cut out wth small biscuit cutter. When biscuits are put in, reduce heat to 250 degrees. It takes about an hour to dry them out. Butter and ham are delicious on them! Yields 48 biscuits.

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A biscuit beater is used to achieve the texture and consistency sought in these biscuits.

By Jennifer Wood North State Journal All across North Carolina there are pockets of distinctive regional recipes carefully passed down into the hands of cooks by friends and relatives all the time. Unless you are fortunate enough to garner a cooking lesson when you receive the recipe you may find that you consume and share these native provisions without much thought. That was true for me with the beaten biscuit. Admittedly the beaten biscuit is an acquired taste — when it comes to biscuits many southerners still believe the adage more butter, more better — and this biscuit has none. My husband holds this humble biscuit in such high esteem that they arrive by the dozens via mail from his mother on big occasions such as birthdays and Christmas. Kind family friend, Laurence G. Sprunt even went so far as to make the beaten biscuit beater pictured here as a gift to commemorate the ever present nature of the item in the Chowan County

Beat the dough 300 times for home folks, 500 times for company.

kitchen of my husband’s family. This hard tack, cracker like item eluded me until I was given the recipe and a cooking lesson by my mother-in-law. When given the opportunity to stand in this woman’s kitchen and glean her wisdom it is wise to drop everything and stand still — little did I know that making beaten biscuits is more like a workout than baking. The beating of the biscuit with the biscuit beater takes anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes and in order to achieve just the right consistency you are supposed to

pound the dough like there’s no tomorrow. My cooking lesson came early in my marriage and I wanted to show I was more than capable so the effort I put forth at the beginning of the dough pounding could not be sustained. I am not embarrassed to say that I allowed my husband to take over the work more than once. The biscuits turned out and I came away with the recipe here. The beaten biscuit dates to the nineteenth century and at one time was so popular that in order to make the baking less of a chore someone invented the biscuit brake. That machine basically consists of two rollers and a crank arm for the baker to feed the dough through multiple times until the correct texture is achieved. My husband assures me he has a relative in possession of one of these items, so perhaps that should be the route I take should I ever endeavor to make this recipe again. For now, I relish the arrival of these biscuits at our door, made with love by my mother-in-law for her son, and I greet them with a renewed lev-

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A year of musical loss

Julia Roberts starring in her first TV series

By Dan Reeves For the North State Journal

By Elizabeth Wagmeister Reuters

s we welcome 2017 with open arms, it is with a swift kick in the pants we bid farewell to a year of staggering loss. As the death toll of musical artists rose one after another, our collective heads spun one last time when on Christmas day, news of George Michael’s passing was announced. It all started January 10. The world gasped simultaneously as word of David Bowie’s untimely demise took to the airwaves. Bowie changed everything and his influence on music and culture is infinite. His pioneering forays into androgyny and never before seen showmanship merely served as part of the Bowie puzzle. The music he created and invented was and remains unmatched as multitudes of those he inspired defy and redefine the musical landscape. Shortly after, the death of Glenn Frey of the Eagles delivered a suffering blow to the heart of America. Co-founder of the band responsible for defining the 1970’s California sound, Frey steered the Eagles into absolute domination of the airwaves and the Billboard charts throughout their entire expansive career. Frey found major success as a solo artist during the band’s hiatus and will go down in history as one of Classic Rock’s founding fathers. Just two months later an immeasurable loss to anyone and everyone who appreciates country music in its truest form came with the death of the maverick trailblazer that defined the outlaw country music movement, Merle Haggard. A defender of the working class, Haggard’s songwriting spoke to and for the underdog in us all. In the 1970’s Haggard cemented his position among the outlaw country set with the likes of Willy Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash. Haggard’s legacy as an accomplished songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will live on as a celebrated creator of real, raw country music. Eleven days later, purple tears ran down our befuddled faces as Prince’s death was announced. Like David Bowie, Prince was a being all his own. Lascivious, oozing with sexuality, sensuality, electrifying presence, and astounding talent — Prince shook the foundation of any and everything he

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British Pop Star David Bowie screams into the microphone as he performs on stage during his concert in Vienna February 4, 1996.

atop the lofty peaks of musical legend and lore. Just when we could take a breath long enough to stop talking about Prince’s legacy, we lost a truly magnificent bard in Leonard Cohen. At 82, the poet, singer songwriter, die hard romantic, and often prophetic artist shuffled off this mortal coil. Like a

sculptor, Cohen worked day and night, tirelessly at crafting song and prose lush with darkness, heart-wrenching beauty, and unflinchingly raw commentary on the human condition. His voice was as dark as many of the songs he gave us, but his light will forever shine bright, “There is a crack in everything…that’s how the light gets in.” Leon Russell and Sharon Jones passed away in November. Russell, known as “the master of space and time,” renowned for his work as keyboardist, singer songwriter and producer wrote hit songs and recorded with Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones. Soul singing sensation, Sharon Jones, and her band, the Dap Kings spearheaded a funk and soul revival of the 1970’s — bringing hordes of new fans to the genre. Sadly, she lost her battle with pancreatic cancer at age 60. 2016 also took from us Earth Wind and Fire founder, Maurice “Moe” White, bluegrass patriarch, Ralph Stanley, and Zydeco superstar, Buckwheat Zydeco. Let us pray 2017 takes fewer lives so crucial to the fabric of musical greatness.

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openings. James Franco’s romantic comedy “Why Him?,” which opened Friday, is forecast to finish the fourday weekend with about $14.4 million at 2,917 locations. That’s about in line with recent expectations for the film, in which Franco plays a freewheeling Silicon Valley tycoon attempting to ingratiate himself to his girlfriend’s horrified father, portrayed by Bryan Cranston. “Why Him?” has a $38 million budget and also stars Zoey Deutch as the girlfriend and Megan Mullally as her mother. It appears to be performing similarly to Paramount’s “Office Christmas Party,” which took in $974,000 on Christmas Eve, and will wind up the weekend with about $44 million in three weeks. Disney’s animated film “Moana,” now in its fifth weekend, remains a decent draw as one of five titles to earn more than $1 million on Christmas Eve. The movie should

more than $184 million. Liosngate’s awards contender “La La Land” grossed an estimated $815,000 at 205 locations on Christmas Eve for $9.7 million after 16 days of limited release. The romantic comedy-drama, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, expands to 734 locations Sunday. Martin Scorsese’s historical drama “Silence” is projected to finish the four days with $170,000 at four theaters. The film stars Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield, and Adam Driver as 17th century priests who face brutal persecution in Japan. “Patriots Day,” from CBS Films and Lionsgate, took in $34,336 on Christmas Eve from seven locations and is projected to wind up the six-day holiday break with about $280,000. The Boston Marathon bombing movie is directed by Peter Berg and stars Mark Wahlberg.

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Musician Prince gestures on stage during the Apollo Theatre’s 75th anniversary gala in New York, U.S. on June 8, 2009.

touched. He could shred like Hendrix, sing like Aretha, and dance like James Brown. His mastery of multiple instruments, ability to compose the headiest of love ballads, scorching funk, rhythm and blues, soul and rock coupled with an adolescent rebelliousness and Caligula-like eroticism, Prince Rogers Nelson sits perched high

‘Rogue One’ dominating holiday box office, ‘Sing’ solid By Dave McNary Reuters “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” remains powerful at the U.S. holiday box office with a dominant $15 million on Christmas Eve at 4,157 sites and projections of a $120 million-plus haul over the six-day Dec. 21-26 period. Illumination-Universal’s animated comedy “Sing” easily led the rest of the pack on Christmas Eve with a solid $7.9 million at 4,022 locations, followed by Sony’s “Passengers” with $2.9 million, Fox’s “Assassin’s Creed” with $2.2 million, and Fox’s “Why Him?” which tied with Disney’s “Moana” at $1.8 million. Paramount launched Denzel Washington-Viola Davis’ “Fences” with $750,000 at 1,547 sites in Saturday night showings and plans to expand the drama to about 2,200 locations Sunday. Overall moviegoing slowed on Christmas Eve, as is typical, with “Rogue One” falling about 33% from Friday and “Sing” declining about 40%. Business should rebound sharply on Christmas Day on Sunday and on Monday, an official holiday for many. Disney-Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One” wound up business on Christmas Eve with about $260 million domestically in its first nine days and is projected to finish the holiday on Monday with about $327 million. That will be enough to pull it past “Suicide Squad” as the eighth highest domestic grosser of the year. Felicity Jones stars as Jyn Erso, a rebel attempting to steal the plans for the Death Star, in a story set immediately before the events in the original “Star Wars.” Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, Jiang Wen, and Forest Whitaker also star.

“Rogue One,” the eighth “Star Wars” movie, is running about 42% behind the pace of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which opened a year ago and grossed a still-stunning $571 million in its first 11 days on its way to a record $936.6 million domestic total. “Sing” is projected to come in a second with about $71.5 million over the six days -- in line with forecasts -- followed by the Jennifer Lawrence-Chris Pratt sci-fier “Passengers” at about $29 million to $30 million, and video game adaptation “Assassin’s Creed” at $22.6 million. “Sing,” which has a $75 million budget, has a simple premise of a variety of animals performing in an “American Idol” contest. The voice cast includes Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Taron Egerton, and Tori Kelly. “Passengers” carries a $110 million price tag with financing from Village Roadshow, LStar Capital, and Wanda Pictures. It’s performing at the low end of expectations amid an unenthusiastic critical reception, with a 32% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “Assassin’s Creed,” which has a budget of $120 million and was financed by New Regency, is generating even less support from critics with a 19% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Michael Fassbender stars as a career criminal sent back to the Spanish Inquisition in the movie, based on the popular Ubisoft video game franchise. Fox also reported Sunday that “Assassin’s Creed” has grossed $13.3 million internationally from 2,878 screens in 22 markets ,with strong holiday launches from France with $5.1 million and from Spain with $2 million for a firstplace finish. Indonesia, Malaysia,

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Members of the cast and director Gareth Edwards (R) and producer Kathleen Kennedy (L) arrive at the European Premiere of Star Wars Rogue One at the Tate Modern in London

Julia Roberts has signed on to star in her first-ever TV series. Variety has confirmed that the Oscar-winning A-lister will star in a limited series, based on Maria Semple’s New York Times best-selling “Today Will Be Different,” which was released this fall. Semple will also pen the script for the TV adaptation of her own book. Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures is producing the series, marking the first TV project to come under the company’s new television initiative, led by Sue Naegle. Aside from starring, Roberts will also exec produce the series by way of her Red Om Films banner, along with executive producers Semple, Ellison, and Naegle.

“I’m giddy that Eleanor Flood will be brought to life by Julia Roberts and am elated to collaborate with Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle, and the team at Annapurna on this endeavor. This will be a fun ride!” — Maria Semple, author

“Today Will Be Different” is about a day in the life of Eleanor Flood, played by Roberts. The character is admittedly a bit of a mess, as she decides that today is the day to tackle the little things that she has been neglecting. Of course, life gets in the way of success as a fake-sick son, errant husband, and a former colleague with a bomb-dropping memoir derail her modest plan. Taking place over the course of one day, the series is described as a “hilarious, heart-filled story” about reinvention, sisterhood, and how sometimes it takes facing our former selves to truly begin living. “I’m giddy that Eleanor Flood will be brought to life by Julia Roberts and am elated to collaborate with Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle, and the team at Annapurna on this endeavor. This will be a fun ride!” Semple said in a statement. No network is attached at this point. Insiders say it will be shopped around in the new year. With Roberts’ star power, the series becomes the latest hot project to hit the marketplace. Roberts is the latest movie star to jump over to television. Meryl Streep is starring a series, “The Nix,” from J.J. Abrams, which is currently being shopped around; Julianne Moore and Robert De Niro are starring in a pricey Amazon series; and Jonah Hill and Emma Stone are starring in Netflix’s “Maniac.” The limited series marks the first regular TV role for Roberts, who is most known for her iconic roles in “Pretty Woman,” “Erin Brokovich” and most recently, a small yet lucrative role in “Mother’s Day.” She starred in the HBO television movie “The Normal Heart,” and otherwise, her TV credits include smaller guest roles before she made it big. This is not the first project between Semple and Annapurna. The writer is also working with the company on a film adaptation of her novel “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?” which will star Cate Blanchett and be directed by Richard Linklater. “Today Will Be Different” marks Semple’s return to TV, after writing on “Arrested Development,” “Mad About You,” and “Suddenly Susan.”

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gather Chinese Lantern Festival | Cary

“The use of colors and particular flowers—all of that has symbolism and meaning in the Chinese culture,” said Liz McDonald, general manager at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre. “So, while beautiful, you can find deeper cultural meaning as well.”

By Samantha Gratton North State Journal

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Enter under the giant pagoda at the gate and suddenly your visit to Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre feels a little more like a visit to China. For the second year in a row, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival has taken over the large venue space, showcasing 20 elaborate lantern displays with 15,000 LED lights illuminating the night sky. Walking under the traditional hanging lanterns and through the tunnel of tulips toward the rest of the displays is a holiday light experience unlike any other. What started hundreds of years ago as merely hanging lanterns over doorsteps in a province in China, has now turned into a lantern festival, not only in China but now in a few different parts of the U.S. as well, including right here in North Carolina. To create the displays, 21 artisans and welders from China came to Cary to create the steel frames and wrap the colorful silk around it. From the bamboo forest of giant pandas to a pair of ornate swans reflecting over the lake, all of the displays together took about three weeks to construct. On stage during the event are performers, also from China, world-renowned for their balancing acts, mixed martial arts, and cultural dances. Last year, over 52,000 people attended the festival, and this year’s attendance is expected to far surpass that before it ends on January 15. This family friendly event also makes for a great date night, some couples have even gotten engaged among the bright colors and beauty of the lanterns. “The use of colors and particular flowers—all of that has symbolism and meaning in the Chinese culture,” said Liz McDonald, general manager at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre. “So, while beautiful, you can find deeper cultural meaning as well.” For instance, Chinese calendars have a 12-year rotation of animals, each of which was represented in lantern displays. While technically the Chinese New Year does not start until January 28, we can look ahead with anticipation and celebration. As we leave the year of the monkey, we enter 2017, the year of the rooster—known for traits such as loyalty, commitment, hard work, and family values. Those things are all surely worth celebrating. Happy New Year!

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The 20 best new TV shows of 2016 By Maureen Ryan Reuters imited-run shows, miniseries, anthologies and halfL hours force writers to concentrate

their efforts, and in using the specific to get to universal truths, they’ve come up with some incisive, funny, surprising and heartbreaking stories. As un-American as this may sound, bigger is not always better — and “small” does not have to mean insignificant. It’s quite the opposite, at least when it comes to many of the shows below and on my overall Top 20 shows of 2016. Here’s my roster of the best shows that debuted this year. “And Then There Were None” (Lifetime): If you were one of the four people in America who saw this beautifully appointed and well-acted miniseries, then you know how utterly delicious it was. Agatha Christie’s best work is all about the psychological and social factors that drive people to rebel against class norms and act on the kind of rage that springs from disappointment and stifled aspirations, and every single member of “None’s” large cast brilliantly embodied variations on Christie’s perceptive themes. This was a very smart, silky adaptation that understood the cruel emotions and ruthless urges that inform so much great detective fiction, especially those set among repressed and intelligent Brits. Just fantastic. “Atlanta” (FX): This distinctive, important and wryly observational show quickly built from its strong start, and the installments in the second half of the season, particularly ‘Juneteenth’ and ‘B.A.N.,’ were spectacular. “Better Things” (FX): Thanks to its “extremely talented and truthful child actors, great supporting performances and a lead actress/ creator who could transition between silly, devastated, angry and bemused without ever missing a beat,” this terrific new half-hour landed on my Top 20 Shows of 2016. “Berlin Station” (Epix): Epix’s first foray into drama wasn’t the most revolutionary or ambitious spy show on TV, but, having seen the entire season, I can report that it was an energetic and enjoyable ride. Richard Armitage’s character may have been a little on the bland side, but the entire cast, which included Michelle Forbes and Richard Jenkins in key roles, brought all of their considerable talents to bear on the topical material. And yet, for all that, Rhys Ifans walked away with the entire thing by giving a scene-stealing performance as unconventional CIA agent Hector DeJean, one of my favorite characters of the year and a classic type of the spy genre: An amused, cynical man of the world who has seen too much but carefully hides the depth of his romantic soul. “Billions” (Showtime): This is a generally well-crafted soap opera about rich people, one that crackles with energy and insider knowledge of its well-heeled territory and the narcissistic insiders who live there. ...Too many dramas these days, even modestly ambitious ones, mistake plodding glumness and a dour tone for seriousness of intent, but “Billions” doesn’t make that mistake. Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Malin Akerman, David Costabile and Maggie Siff all gave fierce, wry, committed performances as high rollers in the Manhattan financial elite, but “the most salient fact about ‘Billions’ may be that it’s funny. Sarcastic asides, humorous insults and well-targeted quips are folded into it like truffles in a

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Actors Gaten Matarazzo (L), Caleb McLaughlin and Millie Bobby Brown from the Netflix series “Stranger Things” arrive at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

Best Shows of 2016

“Gomorrah”

“And Then There Were None”

“Insecure”

“Atlanta”

“Lady Dynamite”

“Better Things”

“London Spy”

Berlin Station”

“The Night Manager”

“Billions”

“One Mississippi”

“The Crown”

“The People v. O.J. SImpson”

“Fleabag”

“Stranger Things”

“Full Frontal With Samantha Bee”

“Sweet/Vicious”

“Goliath”

“Wynonna Earp”

plate of handmade ravioli. “The Crown” (Netflix): This show is generally smarter and more ambitious than “Downton Abbey,” which never met an obvious plot it couldn’t beat into the ground. But like that PBS show, “The Crown” shamelessly panders to those who love period costumes, dry upper-crust wit and palace porn. Still, even with all those grand ballrooms and sparkling jewels on display, the whole thing might have been too diffuse if not for Claire Foy, who “brings to ‘The Crown’ the watchful intelligence that she displayed in ‘Wolf Hall’; it is a star turn of the highest order, but not remotely showy. “Fleabag” (Amazon): A “a wicked, spiky gem” that makes you think it’s going to do one thing very well, then does a whole array of hard things brilliantly. For those reasons and more, this show lands on the Top 20 Shows of 2016. “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” (TBS): A smart, disciplined, take-no-prisoners program that offered a “cold, bracing blast of finely honed rage” every week. “Goliath” (Amazon): “Goliath” is the product of the merging of executive producer David E. Kelley’s savvy commercial instincts and the possibilities of the streaming arena, and as hybrids go, this entertaining drama has quite a bit to offer, including terrific performances from Billy Bob Thornton, Nina Arianda and Harold Perrineau. “Gomorrah” (Sundance): This

epic saga of crime and corruption in Italy has a number of familiar elements, but its execution is admirable. “Gomorrah” is essentially a character-driven story that depicts how amorality infects a culture, and it keeps a laser focus on how crime organizations wielding drug money and ruthless violence corrupt all kinds of people up and down the socioeconomic ladder — even as they provide a leg up to those on the very bottom. The drama follows the money, as it travels from poor neighborhoods inhabited by African immigrants to the posh offices of wheeler-dealers, and its observant and even compassionate details linger in the memory. “The Good Place” (NBC): For all its fanciful elements and whimsical flourishes, [this comedy] has a rock-solid foundation: It is devoted to questions and scenarios that percolate with moral urgency. Thanks in large part to a very nimble cast and strategically smart reveals, “The Good Place’s” early run of episodes ended up being an ambitious but amiable good time. “Insecure” (HBO): This confident, complicated and very pleasing show “takes topics that TV has done to death — friendship, romance, awkward work dynamics and the slow death of post-college aspirations — and made them seem fresh again. “Lady Dynamite” (Netflix): “The comedy may have an experimental streak, but it’s also quite disciplined in its storytelling,

“The Good Place”

and, despite some loopy segues, it’s matter-of-fact about the ways in which the lead character’s bipolar disorder — as well as the mixed messages of Hollywood’s disorienting funhouse — can end up fracturing reality. “Lady Dynamite” uses colorful storytelling devices and surreal moments to tell a story that is sad, wise, funny and incisive, and Maria Bamford is a winning tour guide through the crystalline maze of her own mind. “London Spy” (BBC America): This five-part series has sensational performances from Ben Whishaw, Jim Broadbent and Charlotte Rampling, and features the kind of posh suspense you’d expect from a handsome U.K. production. Yet despite its wellknown actors and familiar story elements, “there is something singular about this terrific program, a spare, off-kilter intensity that sets it apart from its peers. “London Spy’s” lead character never quite knows what is real, given that he’s so frequently being manipulated by people in the government and the media (a theme that feels more topical by the day), but Whishaw gives this haunting drama a necessary and charismatic center. “The Night Manager” (AMC): This spy drama is a little bit hollow and ephemeral, but it’s also a lot of glossy fun and has undeniably delightful performances from Olivia Colman and Hugh Laurie. Loki is in it too, but the character played by Tom Hiddleston, like Richard Armitage in “Berlin Station,” ends up looking a little staid compared to the devious, manipulative people around him. The core romance never really takes flight, but “The Night Manager” is a seductive but somewhat demoralizing look at the most elite and connected of the super-rich, and the compromised bureaucrats that allow them to bend and break the rules more or less at will. “One Mississippi” (Amazon): Full of deadpan moments and beautifully subtle meditations on mourning, trauma and romance, “the dry and eventually devastating ‘One Mississippi’ did many things right. “The People v. O.J. Simpson:

American Crime Story” (FX): It’s not often that a drama is both ferociously smart and compassionately perceptive, but this addictive miniseries was both those things and much more. It was an engrossing triumph. “Stranger Things” (Netflix): This supernatural serial tenderly evoked the fragility of familial love and the fear and exhilaration that can accompany growing up. “Sweet/Vicious” (MTV): Sometimes the freshness of a show’s concept and the energetic execution of the intriguing ideas at its core make up for other wobbles, and that’s definitely the case with this charming show about sexual assault (which is not a phrase I ever expected to write, but here we are). The two stars — Taylor Dearden and Eliza Bennett — are capable and well-matched, and the “main accomplishment of the promising show is that it never loses sight of the issues surrounding rape culture, violation, and consent, but it’s not an ‘eat your vegetables’ kind of program — it’s essentially an enjoyable superhero saga.” “Wynonna Earp” (Syfy): After a somewhat rocky start, this scrappy serial evolved into one of the most enjoyable genre escapes of the year. Anyone looking for a “Buffy”-esque story about a complicated, flawed woman with special abilities and an entertaining array of friends, enemies and lovers should check out this show, which concerns the supernatural travails of the gun-toting heir of Wyatt Earp. It’s campy at times — but knowingly so — and “Wynonna Earp” never loses sight of the guilt and hope at war inside its fiercely independent lead character. Amid the shoot-outs, demon-hunting and flirtation, “Wynonna Earp” sneaks in a lot of intelligent commentary on identity, family and loneliness, and the icing on top is an array of addictive romances and hookups. What this prairie-set Canadian import lacks in budget, it makes up for in gumption, sass and camaraderie. I enjoyed the heck out of its first run of episodes, and I can’t wait for Season Two.

TAKE NOTICE Wake NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2928 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael Alexander Neacsu, (Michael Alexander Neacsu, deceased) (Heirs of Michael Alexander Neacsu: Michael Jenkins, Jr. and Unknown Heirs of Michael Alexander Neacsu) to Maitland Law Firm, Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of July, 2014, and recorded in Book 015714, Page 01700, 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 real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 9, Green Acres Subdivision, as shown on plat recorded in Book of Maps 1949, Page 4, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5100 Clearview 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

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

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TAKE NOTICE Randolph NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 265 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James Brian Stout and Amy Owens Stout (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): James B. Stout and Amy O. Stout) to Emmett James House and Bill R. McLaughlin, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of December, 2001, and recorded in Book 1744, Page 2404, and Modification in Book RE 2257, Page 1481, 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

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 indebted-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 3010 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Christian T. Andresen to Peter F. Makowiecki, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of December, 2007, and recorded in Book 012866, Page 01830, and Modification in Book 015229, Page 02062, 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 real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as

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 real estate

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 bidder for cash the following real estate

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a judgment bearing the caption “Selene Finance LP Plaintiff vs. Cheryl Marie Kornegay, Cutler Sean Kornegay; Clifton Hailey Prowell; Lisa Ann Deans; Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp, Lien Holder; Substitute Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee and the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles Defendants" 16

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 January 9, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 3096 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Chasity T. McClaston (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Chasity Tenessa McClaston) to CB Services Corp, Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of April, 2010, and recorded in Book 013907, Page 00173, and Correction Affidavit in Book 13986, Page 2445, 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

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 10, 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 KNOWN AND DESIGNATED as Lot(s) 1, as shown on the map of BOBBY G. BRIGGS PLAT, which map is recorded in Plat Book 35, page 7, which is a redivision of Lot 5, HOMEWOOD ACRES, SECTION 2, as recorded in Plat Book 24, page 90, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3696 Thayer Road, Trinity, 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

ness 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 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

follows: BEING KNOWN and designated as Unit No. 4705-D, DUTCH VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM (the "Unit"), a residential condominium located in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, as shown on plats and plans thereof recorded in Condo Book 2007, Pages 432 A1 through 432 A8, Wake County Registry, and as described by that Declaration of Condominium for Dutch Village in Book 12501, Page 863, Wake County Registry (the "Declaration") as amended, together with the percentage undivided interest in the common elements and facilities declared therein to be appurtenant to said Unit, and all other rights, title, interest, privileges, easements, duties and liabilities appurtenant thereto; which undivided interest shall automatically change in accordance with the terms of said Declaration and in any amendments thereto and shall be deemed to be conveyed effective on the recorded of such amendments as though conveyed thereby. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 4705-D Bluebird Court, Raleigh, North Carolina. Said property being a portion of the property acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in Book 12501, Page 798 and Book 12501, Page 803, Wake County Registry.

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

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

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 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.

CVS 3503 Wake County and pursuant to the terms of the judgment, the undersigned Commissioner will offer for sale that certain property as described below. Said sale will be held in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017 at the courthouse door 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 204, Willow Creek Subdivision, Phase IV, according to that map recorded in Book of

Maps 1991, Page 856, Wake County Registry. The property is being sold "as is", without warranties, subject to all taxes, special assessments and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Any assessments, costs or fees resulting from the sale will be due and payable from the purchaser at the sale. A cash deposit or certified check (no personal check) in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the high bid will be required at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten days for upset

bids as required by law. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS

GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This the 1st day of December, 2016.

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 notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-

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: All that certain parcel of land situate in the County of Wake, State of North Carolina more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 215, of Beacon Village Subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 2002 beginning at or including Page 157. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4216 Beacon Crest Way, 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 convey-

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

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: 1174561 (FC.FAY)

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At the corner of Cucumber and Vine began on January 2, 1926 when Mt. Olive Pickle Company was incorporated thanks to the effort of local businesspeople. Originally there were 13 shareholders who dove in with $19,500 toward the business of packing and selling pickles. Local lore says that their pickle salesman, Lebanese immigrant Shickrey Baddour, came up with the idea after watching cucumbers rot in Wayne County fields. The business of pickle packing has grown exponentially over the years but the headquarters still include the original acre on which it began at the corner of Cucumber and Vine Streets in Mt. Olive. Thanks to their place in the community a fun New Years Eve tradition is held every year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they drop a three foot pickle into a redwood pickle tank.

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