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The pipes are calling Members of the Wake and District Public Safety Pipes and Drums band performs at Tir Na Nog following Raleigh’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 11. See more photos at nsjonline. com.

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Tillis among lawmakers grilling military leaders over Marine scandal Washington, D.C. U.S. senators grilled the Navy and the Marine Corps’ top leaders on Tuesday amid a growing scandal involving a private Facebook group and its surreptitious distribution of explicit images of women in the armed forces — often with obscene, misogynist commentary. The Facebook group, called “Marines United,” is reported to have nearly 30,000 followers, including active-duty U.S. Marines, Marine Corps veterans and British Royal Marines. “The ‘Marines United’ website scandal is an absolute disgrace, and all perpetrators must be punished to the fullest extent of the law,” Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said in a statement. “After hearing from General [Robert] Neller today, I have confidence that the Marine Corps will take swift and appropriate action to seek justice for those who have been victimized.”

Fossils from 1.6 billion years ago may be oldest-known plants Washington, D.C. Fossils unearthed in India that are 1.6 billion years old and look like red algae may represent the earliest-known plants, a discovery that could force scientists to reassess the timing of when major lineages in the tree of life first appeared on Earth. Researchers on Tuesday described the tiny, multicellular fossils as two types of red algae, one threadlike and the other bulbous, that lived in a shallow marine environment alongside mats of bacteria. Until now, the oldestknown plants were 1.2-billionyear-old red algae fossils from the Canadian Arctic.

Blizzard blankets northeast U.S. with late-season snow New York/Boston A blizzard swept through the heavily populated northeastern United States on Tuesday, grounding thousands of flights, canceling classes and pummeling those who ventured out onto snow-bound streets. Some 50 million people from Pennsylvania to Maine faced a “rapidly intensifying nor’easter” over the course of the day that was unusual for striking so late in the winter, according to the National Weather Service. The storm left Washington’s celebrated cherry trees, a tourist attraction and an early herald of spring, encased in ice.

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White House working with lawmakers on amending Republican health care bill “Our plan is not about forcing people to buy expensive, onesize-fits-all coverage. — House Speaker Paul Ryan

Cooper gives his first State of the State speech, Berger responds The governor’s speech to a joint session of the legislature focused on education, health, jobs and repealing H.B. 2 as he called for putting politics aside and standing on common ground By Jeff Moore North State Journal RALEIGH — In his first official presentation to the North Carolina General Assembly, Gov. Roy Cooper was introduced by Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain) Monday night to give the State of the State address. Cooper’s speech focused on familiar themes, calling for immediate repeal of House Bill 2, raising teacher pay and education funding, and expanding access

to health care. Cooper said the prospects for North Carolina are promising, pointing to robust population growth and an unmatched quality of life, but quickly pivoted to a talking point that was a staple of his campaign. “Our people are welcoming, but some of our laws are not,” said Cooper. “I’m going to say this first thing because of the urgency and to go ahead and get it out of the way: tonight I call on the legislature once again to repeal House Bill 2.” Beyond the repeated demand for repeal, Cooper focused his address on education, health and improved prosperity of the middle class. “I want North Carolinians to be better educated, healthier and have more money in their pockets,” said See State of State, page A2

By Susan Cornwell and Susan Heavey Reuters WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is working with Congress on amending the proposed Republican health care bill through talks with leaders in the House of Representatives, a White House spokesman said on Tuesday. Asked at a regular briefing if the White House was in discussions with House leadership over “shaping a major or significant managers’ amendment,” spokesman Sean Spicer said: “Yes.” “We are obviously in talks with House leadership,” he said of the discussions. Republicans are defending their plan to modify the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, health care reform after a nonpartisan research report showed 14 million Americans would lose medical insurance by next year under the See Health Care, page A8

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Gov. Roy Cooper gives the State of the State address at the North Carolina House of Representatives on March 13.

Messy cars and runny noses: Only time will wash away tree pollen covering North Carolina A mild winter means more airborne allergens — and a big mess By Cory Lavalette North State Journal RALEIGH — Steven Walters gets phone calls this time of year from stuffy-nosed citizens looking for relief. “And I say, ‘Well, I know why you’re calling,’” said Walters, a chemist charged with pollen monitoring at the air quality division of the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality. Whether it’s the crippling allergies or the yellowish-green mess that comes with the annual tree pollen dump each year, very few look forward to the pine, oak and maple reproductive particles that cover North Carolina each year.

They coat cars, streets and — if you’re not quick enough in shutting your windows as soon as the weather warms enough to open them — you’re entire house. “Typically in the spring we’ll see high tree counts, and then as the spring comes to an end and those leaves get fully developed on the trees those counts tend to come down,” Walters said. “They don’t disappear, but they’re not nearly as high as they normally are in the spring. We’ll see an increase in grass pollen in the summer, and an increase of weeds as well all the way up through fall. And fall is that dreaded ragweed season a lot of people suffer from.” It’s a busy time of year for Walters as he collects the data and takes the occasional call from weary citizens. “Basically what we’re doing is we’re not really looking for any-

thing specific, we’re just collecting pollen and speciating it between trees, grasses and weeds, and providing that information to the public,” Walters said. “A lot of allergists also use that information to share with their patients to know when they should be using their medications to help alleviate their symptoms.” The amount of pollen a region can get will vary from year to year, and as spring approaches this year it looks like prime conditions for a heavy pollen count. “The quantities of pollen are really heavily driven on local weather conditions,” Walter said. “If we have a mild winters, mild spring typically we’ll see higher counts in that case and they may last a little bit longer than usual.” There are differences even from See Pollen, page A2

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Rocky Mount spurs economic growth as it breaks ground on community facility By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal OCKY MOUNT — For a community that refers to itself as R “the city on the rise,” the newest ad-

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State OF STATE from page A1 Cooper. He went on to highlight areas of his proposed budget that address his priorities, some of which occupy “common ground” with the Republican legislative majority. Job recruitment, raising teacher pay, fighting the opioid crisis, boosting infrastructure and recovering from natural disasters are issues Cooper believes there to be bipartisan support for, saying, “They’re priorities we all share.” As far as education, the governor reiterated his proposal to raise teacher pay by an average of 10 percent over the next two years, as well as providing stipends for classroom supplies and scholarships for students that excel. Proposing an education and workforce program called NC GROW (Getting Ready for Opportunities in the Workforce), Cooper advocated for free community college for students that get good grades and leverage other sources of tuition assistance. “Yeah, there’s a price tag for these investments in education, but now that the economy is rebounding it’s time to make smart strategic investments in our people,” asserted Cooper before framing funding and taxing choices in a rich vs. poor narrative. “We cannot sacrifice education at the altar of even more corporate tax cuts or giveaways that are mostly for the wealthiest. Changes to our tax codes need to focus on relief for our working families, not cor-

dition to the town is poised to rise up from the dirt as Rocky Mount broke ground on its long-awaited Downtown Community Facility. “This has been a good process for us. We have vetted this project and spent a lot of time and effort to finally break ground on this project that will be a great opportunity for the city of Rocky Mount,” said Mayor David Combs. Four years ago, the Rocky Mount City Council began a quest to spur economic growth and invigorate the downtown area with cost projections totaling $41 million. Downtown Rocky Mount covers about 2.5 square miles, including the original 1 square mile that was first incorporated in 1867. More than 130 local businesses are based in the area, with approximately 50 providing retail sales and services for residents and tourists. “People thought this day would never come, but the City Council never gave up and never lost its faith,” said City Manager Charles Penny. “It took a lot of people working together to get to this day.” Combs said the city’s plans follow a blueprint for success. “This is a model that other cities have done throughout the state and country and that is making public investments particularly in their downtown area,” said Combs. “It is an economic development project. We know the private investment will follow. It has already started here in Rocky Mount with people who are supporting this project because they want to make investments in Rocky Mount. We know this will help invigorate our downtown.” Adding a community facility in the heart of downtown seems logical as the community’s growth continues to flourish. Sports and tourism are a large driving factor for the Twin Counties, which is comprised of Nash and Edgecombe, with Nash County playing host to a collection of sports tour-

“Let’s listen to North Carolinians urging us to set aside divisive social issues. Instead let’s focus on teacher pay and jobs.” — Gov. Roy Cooper

porations and millionaires.” Cooper suggested ways to bring jobs and prosperity back for working families, such as reinstating film incentive tax credits, funding early childhood education, expanding rural broadband access, and investing more in renewable energy. “Our economy is recovering, but our unemployment rate is still 5.3 percent, the same as last January and slightly above the national average,” he said. While he didn’t mention Medicaid directly, Cooper also made pleas for expanded health care coverage in the state. Finally, Cooper spoke to issues that have earned consensus among the divided branches of government, namely fighting the opioid crisis and continuing disaster relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Matthew. He closed out his address with an appeal for bipartisan cooperation, saying, “We must put politics aside and work together.” While a handful of policy initiatives will certainly allow the governor and legislature to work together, the official response

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City council members, state legislators and business partners break ground on the Downtown Community Facility in Rocky Mount.

“This facility will be one-ofa-kind, particularly in the state of North Carolina.” — Rocky Mount Mayor David Combs

naments. In 2015, the city reports the economic impact of tourism for the Twin Counties totaled $332.2 million, providing approximately 3,340 jobs and $62.6 million in payroll, along with $26.2 million in combined local and state tax receipts. Tourism has experienced an annual growth of 3 to 3.5 percent over the past several years, and projected estimates for 2016 are $343.5 million.

to the State of the State address given by N.C. Senate leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) served to remind citizens of just how divided state government remains. Berger began his response by remembering the last time he had the opportunity to offer such a retort to a Democratic governor. “Six years ago, Republicans had just assumed leadership of the General Assembly for the first time in more than a century,” said Berger. “Former Speaker and current U.S. Senator Thom Tillis and I stood before you then to chart a new course for our state. Our vision was simple: trust more in the people of North Carolina, not in the institutions of government.” Berger described the last six years as a series of kept promises, from lowering taxes and resurrecting the state’s fiscal health, to raising teacher pay and expanding access to education. “What would you think about a group of elected officials who kept those promises?” Berger asked. “And then, those promises worked. Because in the last six years, that is exactly what House and Senate Republicans have accomplished in our state.” The Senate leader framed Cooper’s policies as a regression to what Republicans feel led the state awry in the first place. “Tonight we heard the left’s new champion, Roy Cooper, push their vision for the future of North Carolina,” said Berger. “Except it is not a vision for the future of North Carolina at all — it’s a mirage. It’s merely a retreat to our troubled past.”

The Downtown Community Facility is designed with sports in mind to capitalize on the growing sports tourism industry. The community facility will hold 5,000 seats and include telescopic seating. There will also be eight basketball courts than can be converted into 16 volleyball courts; ropes course; climbing wall; removable flooring suited for trade shows and concerts; family entertainment center; and portable concession stands. “This facility will be one-of-akind, particularly in the state of North Carolina,” said Combs. In addition, the Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Rocky Mount, a federally qualified health center, will open an urgent care clinic within the facility. “The OIC has a long history in our community of over 40 years and we appreciate them being a

partner with us on this project,” said Penny. “Over the last year, OIC as a medical facility has served over 8,000 people in our community,” said Dr. Tisa Roberts, OIC medical director. “We have taken care of 24,000 encounters and taken care of 800 women needing mammograms who were underinsured or without insurance.” With a clinic located inside the Downtown Community Facility, more mammograms will be provided for women, an urgent care is planned and services will be offered to those on site in sporting events. “We are looking forward to this partnership with the city to take better care and provide more care for people in the city,” said Roberts. The Downtown Community Facility is 175,000 square feet covering 12 acres of Rocky Mount.

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Steven Watkins examines pollen samples at the North Carolina Division of Air Quality in Raleigh on March 14. Watkins gathers pollen samples from February to November to inform the public.

Pollen from page A1 neighborhood to neighborhood, and of course the more trees you have around you, the more pollen you’re likely to see. “There can be some vast differences even within your surrounding area,” Walters said. “If you’re a person who loves a lot of plants and has exotic plants, well you’re exposure is going to be mostly stuff that’s around you. So if you’re house is surrounded by pine or oak or maple, those are the ones that you’ll be most exposed to.” While the ragweed season in the fall is usually worst on allergy sufferers, the tree pollen still impacts people on top of creating a mess. “We have had some people calling and asking, ‘Well, should I go ahead

and start cleaning? Is this pollen going to end?’” Walters said. One would think rain would be the perfect antidote, but Walters said it might take a week-long storm to lessen the amount of pollen the trees disseminate. “I think rain is a double-edged sword,” Walters said. “Rain can wash off pollen that’s already been released out, but it gives those trees more energy to create more.” Chances are even a perfectly executed rain dance isn’t going to spare us, so it’s best to just be resigned to a few weeks of having a layer of pollen everywhere. “I think as a general rule, that’s pretty good advice,” Walters said. “Usually when the cool weather starts to end, it’s usually about that time.”

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Raleigh’s creator of ‘female Viagra’ sparks imagination at SXSW Cindy Whitehead talks about sex, bias and a billion dollars with audiences at the South by Southwest technology summit

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Cindy’s Advice:

1) Do not accept narratives that impede progress

USTIN, Texas — Raleigh entrepreneur Cindy Whitehead captivated audiences at the South by Southwest technology summit in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday. She was among the industry elite invited to speak at the conference, known for putting the best and most creative film, technology music, art and culture on display to the world. SXSW has become the premier event for professional creators to develop their careers with people from around the globe, learning and sharing ideas. “Every company is out there saying they are going to change the world that I think in fact we sometimes miss the fact that you have to do the hard work and you’ve got to do it consistently to get there. ... I’m not based in Silicone Valley where there is the constant hunt for the unicorn,” Whitehead said in an interview. “I’m in an environment in Raleigh, Research Triangle, in which there are a lot of very smart, very hard-working people who are likely to be the next billion-dollar company themselves just by embracing the workhorse.” Whitehead co-founded Sprout Pharmaceuticals in 2015, which she later sold for a billion dollars when it produced the first ever FDA-approved drug for low sexual desire in women. The next day she founded another company, Slate Pharmaceuticals, coming up with a testosterone treatment for men. Her work in sexual medicine is groundbreaking given that treatment for low sexual desire has eluded the largest pharmaceutical companies for years. She said one of the keys was to throw out preconceived notions about women and sex. “This narrative around female sexuality that it was ‘all in their heads’ was completely ridiculous when you look at the science that had emerged and the data we had collected,” she said. “When we say things are complicated, there are no better words than that to hold up progress. When we say

2) Be unapologetic in their mission 3) Embrace the workhorse to become the unicorn

new energy in N.C.’s startup climate, particularly for women. It comes from her realization over a distinguished 22-year career in health care that there are a lack of mentors available to young women interested in launching their own ventures. “We can show them what they can be, if you believe the idiom ‘you can’t be what you can’t see.’ I think that is one of our responsibilities, to prop up the role models so there is visibility, there is a track that they can get on. The Pinkubator was borne of that idea.” For students interested in launching their own business Whitehead suggests that they take advantage of the entrepreneurial programs at N.C.’s universities. For parents and communiPhoto Courtesy of Jennifer Robertson ty leaders, sometimes a simple Top right, Audience members use their mobile phones to take photographs personal connection or role model can go a long way toward providof former Vice President Joe Biden at the South by Southwest (SXSW) ing inspiration and confidence. Music Film Interactive Festival 2017 in Austin, Texas, March 12. Above, “We need to do a very good job Cindy Whitehead, the co-founder of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, which created the first ever FDA-approved drug for low sexual desire in women, poses of propping up women as examfor a photo. ple to young women to show they what they can be and particularly ‘women are complicated,’ you 2A receptor antagonist. Sprout women in non-traditional fields, know what? Humans are compli- and Addyi were purchased by STEM of course being a personal cated. Sex is complicated. Things Valeant Pharmacuticals, which passion of mine,” she said. Whitehead sits on the board are multi-factorial but it doesn’t was embroiled in a drug-pricing mean you don’t look at all the dif- scandal at the time and thus sty- of directors and is an investor in mieing Addyi’s rollout. It is cur- Undercover Colors, a company ferent factors.” with a wearable nail technology The resulting medication, rently available by prescription. Whitehead is working on a new that detects if date-rape drugs are called Addyi, is a nonhormonal prescription pill taken at bedtime venture now. Her new Raleigh present in a drink. The other speakers on stage at used to treat Hypoactive Sexual project, called “Pink Ceiling,” is Desire Disorder (HSDD) in wom- a mix of venture capital work, SXSW this week included former mentorship Vice President Joe Biden, astroen who have not gone through entrepreneurial menopause. It is a serotonin 1A and consulting. She calls it the naut Buzz Aldrin and actor Julia receptor agonist and a serotonin “Pinkubator,” and it is sparking Louis-Dreyfus.

My First Job | Cherie Berry

“We would crank up the radio and clean the cones to the rhythm of the songs. My mother and grandmother loved listening to Elvis and I enjoyed working alongside my family.”

I have fond memories of my first job, (cleaning cones), which was in the early ’60s in Maiden, N.C. I was in high school at the time and needed extra spending money for gas or so I could go shoot pool or go to the movies with my friends. My dad believed we should work and arranged for Carolina Mills to deliver cardboard cones, used to wind yarn, to a shed he built in the backyard. They wanted to recycle the cones. Working with my family, we removed the identifying stamp inside the cone, cleaned the lint off of them and sorted them by color. The cones would come 1,000 in a box, and we would get a penny for every cone, so we received $10 per box. Back then, gas was 30 cents per gallon and a hamburger was 15 cents. That $10 could buy you a lot of stuff! My mother and grandmother cleaned cones for extra spending money and Saturday night poker with friends, and it helped my brother Billy pay his way through

Appalachian State. My goal was to take a trip to a store in Charlotte called Montaldo’s to buy a pair of Weejun loafers. I was proud of those shoes; I wore them out and eventually made sandals out of them. It was hot, hard work in that shed, but it was a lot of fun. We would crank up the radio and clean the cones to the rhythm of the songs. My mother and grandmother loved listening to Elvis and I enjoyed working alongside my family. Youth employment has changed significantly since I cleaned cones, but at its core, it is still very important to the economy of our state. It instills a work ethic and drive in you and helps young people realize that if they want something, they have to go work for it. It instilled in me the entrepreneurial spirit, which led me to run my own business, and I will never forget how important that was in launching my career. Cherie Berry is commissioner of the N.C. Department of Labor.

Dollar gains as markets await U.S. Federal Reserve By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss Reuters NEW YORK — The dollar rose on Tuesday, bolstered by a widely expected U.S. interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve this week and bolstered by political risks in Europe as Dutch elections get under way. The Fed started its two-day monetary policy meeting on Tuesday, with the futures market pricing in a 95 percent chance of a U.S. interest rate increase on Wednesday. “Any hint that further policy normalization over the coming months is likely should keep the dollar biased higher,” said Omer Esiner, chief market analyst at Commonwealth Foreign Exchange in Washington. “Additional hikes in June and September would open up the calendar for a possible fourth interest rate hike this year at the Fed’s final meeting of 2017 in December,” he added. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, climbed 0.4 percent to 101.71. The market is now focused on the Fed’s so-called dot plots or interest rate forecasts. James Chen, head of research at Forex.com in Bedminster, N.J., noted that should the U.S. central bank signal a fourth rate increase in 2017, from an earlier forecast of just three hikes, this would

further propel the dollar. A higher-than-expected rise in a U.S. inflation gauge added to the dollar’s positive tone and further reinforced already firm expectations of a Fed rate hike on Wednesday. Data showed that U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in February and the year-on-year gain was the largest in nearly five years. The euro, which hit a five-week high on Monday above $1.07 on expectations the European Central Bank could wind down its stimulus program, fell 0.4 percent to $1.0609 on caution ahead of the Dutch vote. The Netherlands will vote on Wednesday in an election that is seen as a fresh test of the antiimmigrant, populist politics that swept across the West in 2016. Polls suggest the government may lose about half its seats while the anti-Islam Party for Freedom of nationalist Geert Wilders surges. Though Wilders has little chance of winning enough seats to form a government, a PVV win would send fresh shock waves across Europe. Sterling, meanwhile, slipped 0.5 percent to $1.2158, after earlier falling to an eight-week low, amid worries about a possible second Scottish independence referendum and the triggering of Article 50, which will formally begin the negotiations that will take Britain out of the EU.

Gander Mountain bankruptcy affects NC jobs As bankruptcy proceeding details continue to emerge from the nation’s largest outdoor retail network, Gander Mountain has announced that it will be closing 32 stores in 11 states, including its stores in Morrisville and Charlotte. The downsizing will affect about 1,280 full- and part-time employees companywide. Gander Mountain currently operates 162 stores in 27 states and is the parent company of Overton’s, an outlet for boating and water sports based in Greenville, N.C. Gander Mountain was reportedly looking to sell some of their interests but was unable to find a buyer. There is no information currently about how Overton’s will be affected by the Chapter 11 bankruptcy. RALEIGH

State jobless rate rises to 5.3 percent The N.C. Department of Commerce reported Monday that the state’s unemployment rate for January rose one-tenth of a percentage to start the year. This rate is unchanged from January 2016 unemployment numbers in the state, and remains higher than the national unemployment rate of 4.8 percent. The labor force rose by more than 14,500 in January, a 2.1 percent increase. WASHINGTON, D.C,

Trump’s U.S. Trade nominee pledges ‘America First’ trade policy President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Representative told U.S. senators on Tuesday that he agrees with Trump’s call for an “America First” trade policy with betternegotiated trade deals and stronger enforcement of U.S. trade laws. Robert Lighthizer said in his confirmation hearing that he would develop and implement a policy that increases trade, grows the economy and makes trade “freer and fairer” while benefiting U.S. workers, farmers and businesses. “I further believe we need an international trade system that functions the way it was negotiated and that the United States must be ready to work with like-minded trading partners to ensure fair trade and to encourage market efficiency,” Lighthizer said in remarks to the Senate Finance Committee. DALLAS

Neiman Marcus exploring options, including a sale Luxury fashion retailer Neiman Marcus said on Tuesday that it was exploring strategic alternatives, including changes to its capital structure or a sale of the company, as it seeks relief from its swelling debt pile. The announcement follows a Reuters report earlier this month that the company had turned to investment bank Lazard to explore ways to bolster its balance sheet. Neiman Marcus has total liabilities of $6.4 billion, including $1.2 billion of deferred income taxes. Hudson’s Bay, owner of the Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue, is in exploratory talks about acquiring Neiman Marcus, according to reports. SEATTLE

Boeing, aerospace industry back U.S. tax overhaul Boeing and about 90 other aerospace companies are urging Congress to overhaul the U.S. tax system, saying a set of changes Republicans proposed last year — including a big cut in the corporate tax rate — will make them more competitive globally and help create U.S. jobs. Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg was among those who signed a letter to Republican and Democratic leaders in the U.S. House and Senate that was dated Friday and was due to be released publicly on Tuesday, according to the Aerospace Industries Association. The support comes as congressional Republicans are developing measures to alter the U.S. tax system.

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Watauga County Workers of the Boone-based Samaritan’s Purse were kidnapped and detained in South Sudan by area rebels, but released a day later on Tuesday. The South Sudanese military said the workers were being held for ransom by rebel fighters seeking aid deliveries, while Samaritan’s Purse claimed there had been no ransom request. For the past four years, the organization has sent people to aid with the famine crisis in the area. Sudan has been in a civil war since 2013. Watauga Democrat

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Foreclosure finally settled for Old Davis Hospital property

Bald Head Island reverses course drops charges against woman

Iredell County After a four-month foreclosure process, the Old Davis Hospital property has gone from previous owner Fred Godley to Mitchell Community College Property Group. Mitchell was the highest bidder at $46,296 and the next step is a bidding process for demolition of the remaining structure. County officials have estimated remaining work to the property totals at $825,000. In March 2015, Iredell County, the city of Statesville and Mitchell Community College agreed to jointly purchase the property for $404,000 to build a new health sciences center for the college.

Brunswick County After reinstating charges last week against a Ballentyne woman, Bald Head Island Police have dropped all charges. In July 2015, Julie Mall was charged and jailed with child abuse after letting her underage son drive the golf cart around the island.

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Movie star Steve Martin back in Asheville Buncombe County Comedy actor Steve Martin announced on social media he’s back in Asheville making a record. While best known for his leading roles in movies, Martin is also a musician and has a home in Brevard. Martin refers to North Carolina in much of his music, even partially setting his Tony- and Grammy-nominated musical “Bright Star” in North Carolina. Martin is a frequent collaborator with the Asheville-based blue grass band Steep Canyon Rangers.

Farmers appreciation breakfast this week Rowan County The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce and N.C Cooperative Extension Service are hosting a breakfast for farmers and producers of Rowan County on March 16 at St. Luke’s Lutherans Church in Mount Ulla. The breakfast includes a “down home” meal meant to honor what local farmers give back in terms of culture and economy to Rowan County. The breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and reservations are suggested due to limited seating.

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Suspects detained in construction site theft Buncombe County Investigators in Buncombe County report several suspects are currently in custody in Greenville County, S.C., in relation to a string of thefts occurring at construction sites. The string of robberies had small businesses on edge. At least six reports were filed in Henderson and Buncombe counties in regards to equipment theft including several trailers stolen. ABC13 WLOS

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Special needs teacher charged with assault on student Gaston County A special needs teacher in McAndenville has been charged with four counts of assault for allegedly picking up a child by his ears, leading to “a laceration ... and bleeding,” and squeezing cold water over a child’s head from a soaked stuffed animal, according to a Cramerton Police warrant. Penny Barker, 42, has been suspended without pay since late January from her position teaching special needs kindergarten and first grade students.

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North Carolina is one of the top states in the solar market, ranking second behind California.

Energy policy reform set to emerge as legislative priority Poll commissioned by renewable energy interest groups finds bipartisan support for clean energy mandates

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“Breakfast on the Boat” sets sail Saturday Lenoir County A few months after it was originally scheduled, “Breakfast on the Boat” for the CSS Neuse II will be March 18 starting at 7 a.m. The event was originally set for Oct. 8, 2016, but was delayed due to Hurricane Matthew. The breakfast will be “country fare” and The Gunboat Boys will perform live music. The event is one of the many fundraisers the Neuse Foundation hosts to say thank you and increase community awareness. North State Journal

New Bern Habitat for Humanity encourages college students to give back Craven County New Bern Habitat for Humanity is hosting its annual “Collegiate Challenge” this month, which invites various colleges and their students to help with ongoing projects. Throughout the month, New Bern Habitat for Humanity will host 52 students from four different universities. The annual event encourages students to give back during their spring break, and many volunteers return year after year. WNCT9

RALEIGH — A recent poll of 600 North Carolinians across the political spectrum conducted by Strategic Partners Solutions, a Republican campaign consulting firm, found bipartisan support for increasing access to renewable energy and energy efficiency, maintaining or increasing the state’s existing Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) law, and increasing competition and choice for energy purchasing. The results were revealed at a Conservatives for Clean Energy forum Tuesday. “While we have plenty of issues that divide our state, renewable energy isn’t one of them,” said Mark Fleming, president and CEO of Conservatives for Clean Energy. “North Carolina voters see renewable energy as a tremendous opportunity for economic growth for our state, which is already home to over 34,000 jobs across a $7 billion clean energy industry. We need only to look at other states in the Southeast, such as South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, as states pursuing more aggressive clean energy policies.” The poll conducted Feb. 27-28

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found that more than half of respondents believe multi-acre solar farm installations positively impact their communities. More than three-quarters of Republicans polled said they were more likely to vote for candidates that supported clean energy initiatives. “At last count, an average of 281 people relocate to North Carolina every day,” said Paul Shoemaker, political strategist and president of Capitol Communications. “Many of those transplants see the value of renewable energy and want legislators to make renewables a priority for North Carolina. In addition, our survey revealed both lifelong residents and those who live in rural areas strongly support renewables.” Dee Stewart, another established political insider and president of The Stewart Group, said the alleged positive economic impacts of clean energy drive its popularity.

“At the end of the day, North Carolinians care about job creation,” said Stewart. “They have seen the positive economic impact of renewables in their communities and want lawmakers who will help keep the economic momentum driving forward by supporting energy policies where renewable energy growth can be sustained and more communities can benefit.” The poll and public relations blitz by Conservatives for Clean Energy comes as lawmakers work behind the scenes to reform energy policies, such as the percentage of energy utilities are required to get from renewable sources and the favorable property tax abatement afforded projects like solar farms. Renewable energy mandates were passed by the General Assembly in 2007, forcing utilities to leverage alternative energy sources for a certain percentage of their power and handing out taxpayer-funded benefits to providers of those energy sources such as solar farms. Republicans like former House Majority Leader Mike Hager (R-Rutherfordton) later led efforts by conservative lawmakers to repeal or meaningfully reduce what they described as a welfare program for crony capitalism, but the bill was buried in committee by then-Speaker of the N.C. House and current U.S. Senator Thom Tillis. Energy reform legislation is expected to be revealed later this week.

CHARLOTTE — Homeowners in N.C. and S.C. could spend up to 2.5 percent more on energy starting next year if the State Utilities Commission approves a request from Duke Energy. Duke filed the request for a rate increase with state regulators last week. The increases would come in two phases, one in fall and one in winter, to cover the costs of energy efficiency programs and fuel factor costs. Duke is expected to file a separate increase request over the summer, potentially to cover the costs of cleanups at its N.C. coal ash plants. How large those power bill increases might be depends largely on how firm Gov. Roy Cooper holds to his campaign promise to abide by the opinion of Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) scientists who told homeowners near coal ash ponds that chromium levels in their drinking water weren’t safe. However, there was controversy at the time between health officials and the scientists over water contamination thresholds under the federal Clean Water Act. Scientist Ken Rudo at that time advocated for permissible levels that were 1,400 times more stringent than the federal standard. DEQ estimated that 70 percent of public water systems in the country would be told not to drink their water if Rudo’s standard was used. During the gubernatorial campaign, Cooper, then the attorney general, promised to stick with the standard.

“One of the things I’m going to do is listen to the scientists,” Cooper said during a televised gubernatorial debate in October. If Cooper sticks with the chromium standard advocated by Rudo, DEQ may not be able to approve Duke’s water supply plans that would currently avoid excavating all of their coal ash ponds. If those plans are not approved, all of the coal ash ponds would have to be excavated, which could double the overall costs of the coal ash cleanup. In 2014, Cooper said in a letter to the N.C. General Assembly that stockholders, not ratepayers, should pay for the cleanup. He also pegged thenGov. Pat McCrory as the “Duke Energy Governor,” accusing him of siding with the energy company by saying that the coal ash ponds were safer if they remain in place. If Cooper sticks with his campaign promise to abide by the scientists’ recommendation, Duke will be required to continue digging up the ponds, transporting coal ash, usually by truck, to alternate locations. The process has already been underway for more than a year. The requests for rate increases come as N.C. citizens are invited to speak at meetings across the state on the coal ash cleanup process. On Monday night, citizens in Asheville turned out for a DEQ meeting to review a draft proposal to remove the coal ash from the Lake Julian power plant. The meeting in Eden took place Tuesday night, where nearly 40,000 tons of coal ash spilled into the Dan River in 2014.

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EDITORIAL | Drew Elliot

Attacking the bureaucracy Bureaucracies outlast elected leaders and thwart attempts at reform.

Peter Van Buren, a columnist for Reuters news service, is a former foreign service officer who was forced out of the State Department after his whistle-blowing book hit the shelves. In “We Meant Well: How I Helped Lose the Battle for the Hearts and Minds of the Iraqi People,” the 24-year diplomat wrote about leading reconstruction teams in Iraq under presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Van Buren claims billions of taxpayers’ money was wasted by corrupt Americans and Iraqis. Rather than being vindictive about his firing, the center-left Van Buren is a generally thoughtful and reflective commentator. His latest column for Reuters is “Trump wants to gut the State Department. Not everyone thinks that’s a bad idea.” Although the column deals specifically with the State Department, Van Buren hits on a truism about all bureaucracies. Van Buren writes about the Trump administration’s anti-State stance — the disappearance of regular media briefings, the lack of foreign trips and policy speeches by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the proposed cuts to State’s budget. “Trump,” Van Buren writes, “wants to cut government, shift money to infrastructure and other proposed programs, and views military force, or its threat, as a primary tool of global problem-solving.” Here Van Buren does two things only an ex-bureaucrat would do: First, he admits that, while some State Department functions are vital, it’s not necessarily essential to have them at Foggy Bottom. Technology has largely removed the need for the State Department’s original function of negotiating with foreign countries. Visa issuance, which Van Buren tags at a $1.7 billion industry, could easily be moved to Homeland Security. The second admission is about bloat. Van Buren says that at the State Department, “overlap grows like wild mushrooms. Large swaths of bureaucracy exist only to support other swaths of bureaucracy.” In 1944, economist Ludwig von Mises rightly called

rule by bureaucrats “antiliberal, undemocratic, and un-American.” The problem itself, however, is neither uniquely American nor modern. Whether in Ming China or Stalinist Russia, bureaucracies have always been the same. But they are especially a problem in a supposed democracy, as von Mises pointed out. Bureaucracies outlast elected leaders and thwart attempts at reform. Since they are always the “experts” in their subject matter, any meddling politician will be met with the full force of resistance from the system. America, however, has doubled down on the problem through restrictive civil-service protections and publicsector unions. This effectively means that while citizens elect the leaders of the government, those very leaders are powerless to change most of what goes on in the federal bureaucracy, because they cannot change the personnel. And as the saying in Washington goes, personnel is policy. Van Buren is a perfect example of the problem. I wrote above that he was fired for vocally opposing the chain of command, but that is at the end of the story. First, Obama officials revoked his security clearance and gave him a menial task of copying Internet addresses into a spreadsheet. Then, they spent months building a report on his transgressions, mostly exaggerated, before they finally fired him. As was his right under civil-service rules, he appealed the decision while simultaneously announcing a future retirement date from the State Department. Whatever one thinks of Bush-Obama diplomacy and nation-building, clearly a president should have the ability to fire someone who loudly opposes government policy. Unelected bureaucrats don’t run the country, elected officials do. Or perhaps that’s just wishful thinking.

EDITORIAL | Ray Nothstine

Accountability for NCAA, ACC on H.B. 2? After Brody announced he was filing his legislation, he was lauded, and skewered, by residents across North Carolina.

Nothing has quite showcased the tremendous power of the NCAA like the H.B. 2 brouhaha. Of course, if you’re college sports team has ever been charged with wrongdoing, you know there is little in the way of oversight or accountability. For the most part, schools — and by extension the fans —must accept the NCAA decrees and throw themselves on the mercy of the collegiate governing body for leniency. Many North Carolinians would have it no other way when it comes to the NCAA and the ACC removing championship games from the state over H.B. 2. Countering the roll over and cry “uncle” strategy is Rep. Mark Brody of Monroe. Brody announced Monday on Facebook that he is filing the “Athletic Association Accountability Act.” Brody described the legislation as “an act to determine whether the NCAA and the ACC have violated their tax-exempt status by engaging in political or lobbying activities.” Since tax-exempt status is handled at the federal level, the proposed legislation grants authority to the state Senate leader and Speaker of the House to file a complaint with the Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service. It seems unlikely that the federal government would get involved in pulling the tax-exempt status of two behemoths like the NCAA and ACC. And if it did, the test is exceedingly high for having exemptions revoked. The IRS offers this advice on its website under the headline “How to lose your 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (without really trying)”: “While a 501(c)(3) organization is allowed to do some lobbying, too much can hurt its tax-exempt status. Its lobbying activities cannot be more than an insubstantial part of its overall activities.” But perhaps Brody is offering more than just red meat for his constituency and supporters. The real teeth from Brody’s bill might be the transparency aspect. The bill may empower the legislature to find out the way North Carolina college or university presidents are voting in meetings,

supposedly like the one where the chancellors at NC State and UNC may have voted along with most of their colleagues to remove games from the state. After Brody announced he was filing his legislation, he was lauded, and skewered, by residents across North Carolina. Some called him a hero or applauded his efforts, while others called him a “bigot,” “homophobic tool” or an “intolerant redneck Christian.” Some names are not suitable for print. But there is a larger point, and that is that Brody and his allies have every right to make the case in offering solutions to fight back against what he perceives, and rightly so, to be economic bullying by the NCAA and ACC. The NCAA has instigated boycotts of other states, notably South Carolina, for once flying the Confederate battle flag on state property and the state of Mississippi for having part of the same flag depicted in the upper corner of its official flag. But this time, there is more than a little hypocrisy. Even the NCAA concedes that transitioning male-to-female athletes can’t currently compete on women’s team. While it’s unlikely Brody will end up getting what he wants, those two organizations can’t rush to fuel the politicizing of an issue and not expect to receive some blowback. After all, they enthusiastically leapt head first into the debate. And with Gov. Roy Cooper clearly determined to keep H.B. 2 in the spotlight following his State of the State address, while scuttling compromises, striking back against the bullies will only intensify.

LETters A bright future through solar Seven North Carolina schools recently heard that they would be receiving grants to install solar power systems. In reparation to a Clean Air Act violation, Duke Energy has set aside $300,000 for school solar projects, providing schools with equipment, training and curriculum for students and teachers. This will give these young minds the opportunity to see renewable energy firsthand, understand how it works, and realize how important this kind of technology is to our state. In order to give the next generation the chance to flourish, we need to give them the tools and knowledge to achieve success. By seeing this technology every day, students will be able to expand their grasp of energy and begin their lives with the knowledge that solar energy is attainable, sustainable, and inexhaustible. Legislators need to know that we want to push our state forward to more renewable energy. By implementing this energy system and mindset now, we will ensure that our children will have a sustainable source of power decades from now. It’s time to look to the future. And that future would look a little brighter with solar energy. Cinnamon Moore Chapel Hill

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Guest Opinion | FRANK HILL Speaker of the House Paul Ryan speaks at a news conference about Congressional efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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To liberate speech on campus, pop the ‘bubbles’ hether the students know it or not, the protests that recently W turned violent at Middlebury College over an

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The 3-stage plan to repealing and replacing Obamacare There’s really only one way to see health insurance premiums drop precipitously.

Based on initial news reports, a normal person would conclude that the Republican alternative to repeal and replace Obamacare was a total disaster of biblical proportions. Mainstream news folks were apoplectic. Democrats were scathing. Even members of the Republican Party were pronouncing the bill dead on arrival. What the heck is going on here? Speaker Paul Ryan and Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price (who most recently was chairman of the House Budget Committee) speak the same language. And an archaic and byzantine language it is. Thus, the three stages to replacing Obamacare: Stage 1. The core bill is designed primarily to repeal major provisions of Obamacare with an eye to getting through Senate rules to avoid an extended filibuster by using the budget reconciliation process and avoiding the “Byrd Rule.” Stage 2. Once Price has had a chance to review the over 1,400 new federal regulations put in place by the Obama administration, bills will be introduced to determine which will be kept (not many) and which will be jettisoned (most of them). Expect this bill later this spring. Stage 3. A push for broader, non-budget policies most Republicans want to see passed as part of this repeal-and-replacement effort, such as selling health insurance across state lines, returning Medicaid funds and flexibility to the states, and enhanced medical legal reforms. Expect this bill perhaps during the summer. Just for educational and edification purposes, here are somewhat pedestrian translations of what the budget reconciliation process and the “Byrd Rule” are, taken from Congressional Research Service reports (citations omitted): Budget Reconciliation: “The budget reconciliation process… establishes special procedures that have allowed the Senate to get to a vote on passage on budget reconciliation legislation without first having to demonstrate super-majority support (i.e., without invoking cloture with a three-fifths vote).” Translation: This is a way to get around the painful filibuster rules of the Senate so the majority party (Republicans now) can pass spending and tax law by simple majority vote. Republicans have 52 senators. Democrats have 46, plus two Independents who caucus with them. You do the math. The Byrd Rule: “…the basic purposes of the amendment were to protect the effectiveness of the reconciliation process (by excluding extraneous matter…) and to preserve the deliberative character of the Senate (by excluding from consideration under expedited procedures legislative matters not

central to deficit reduction that should be debated under regular procedures). Translation: “We just don’t want to deal with a bunch of garbage every time we consider a tax and spending package! Also, anything that adds to the deficit without being offset elsewhere is out of order!” So far, every senator, including even former Majority Leader Harry Reid, has honored this unique Senate rule of procedure. Ryan and Price know what they are doing. Both have been House Budget Committee chairs and know the process of budget reconciliation far better than the average congressmen or senator. The knee-jerk reactions of Sen. Rand Paul and other Freedom Caucus members flies in the face of the fact that Mick Mulvaney, former fellow Freedom Caucus member, is now budget director under President Donald Trump. If Mick Mulvaney is on board with this strategy, perhaps his former colleagues should listen to him. That being said, advocating Health Savings Accounts as a panacea for providing health insurance is not a practical solution for everyone. For one thing, 50 percent of all taxpayers don’t have enough income to pay federal income tax to begin with, in which case receiving a tax credit or tax deduction to buy a HSA is virtually worthless unless converted into a direct payment along the lines of an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), where people who don’t earn enough for that tax credit receive a direct check from Washington for the amount owed. In other words, that tax credit becomes a direct subsidy just like the ACA subsidies that now exist under Obamacare for non-Medicaid-eligible citizens. A better move would be flattening the tax code’s treatment of health insurance between business and individuals. There should be a basic level of tax deductibility for catastrophic health insurance plans with wellness care, preventive health care, and dental care included. Beyond that, a company or individual could purchase any level of health insurance they want. They just wouldn’t be able to deduct those costs as a cost of doing business. There’s really only one way to see health insurance premiums drop precipitously. Americans can eat healthy, stop smoking, stop excessive use of alcohol, and exercise at least 30 minutes every day. We would never have to worry about “Obamacare,” “Trumpcare,” or health care reform ever again.

earn, it necessarily requires that Congress deprive somebody else of something that he did earn. A very difficult liberty pill for many Americans to swallow is freedom of association. The true test for one’s commitment to freedom of association does not come when one permits people to voluntarily associate in ways that he deems acceptable. The true test is when he permits people to associate in ways he deems offensive. If a golf club, fraternity or restaurant were not to admit me because I’m a black person, I would find it offensive, but it’s every organization’s right to associate freely. On the other hand, a public library, public utility or public university does not have a right to refuse me service, because I am a taxpayer. The bottom line is that it takes a bold person to be for personal liberty, because you have to be able to cope with people saying things and engaging in voluntary acts that you deem offensive. Liberty is not for wimps. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

Clarence Page is a syndicated columnist and a member of The Chicago Tribune’s editorial board.

Frank Hill is the director of The Institute for the Public Trust in Raleigh.

Liberty is not for wimps At least two-thirds of federal spending can be described as Congress’ taking the rightful property of one American and giving it to another American.

to whom it does not belong. So-called mandatory spending totaled $2.45 trillion in 2015. Thus, two-thirds of the federal budget goes toward Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, food assistance, unemployment and other programs and benefits that fall into the category of taking from some and giving to others. To condemn legalized theft is not an argument against taxes to finance the constitutionally mandated functions of the federal government; we are all obligated to pay our share of those. Many say that government spending guarantees one right or another. That’s nonsense. True rights exist simultaneously among people. That means the exercise of a right by one person does not impose an obligation on another. For Congress to guarantee a right to health care, food assistance or any other good or service whether a person can afford it or not does diminish someone else’s rights — namely, their right to their earnings. Congress has no resources of its very own. If Congress gives one person something that he did not

Poverty, despite some media-driven perceptions, is not an issue for minorities only.

But it also argued that IQ tests are a better measure of human intelligence than numerous other experts believe, that intelligence is largely the result of inherited traits and that there is not much government can do to improve the outlook of people who are born less gifted cognitively than others. I objected to that book because I thought the authors were too quick to pin poverty, crime, welfare dependency, unwed pregnancies and a host of other social dysfunctions on low IQ — and too reluctant to account for countless other cultural, familial and environmental factors. But, as much as I hated “The Bell Curve,” I thought Murray redeemed himself with his 2012 work, “Coming Apart.” This time, as he wrote in the introduction, he avoided racial suspicions by focusing purely on white Americans, a group that has been struggling increasingly over the past half-century with the same growing income inequality, family breakdown, drug addiction, and other social disorder that has too often been identified solely with the black underclass. As opiate addiction rates have soared among displaced working-class whites in such previously unlikely places as Vermont and small-town Ohio, some of us cannot help but notice the increased interest in treating addiction as a disease, not a crime, as it usually was when the crack epidemic ravaged lowincome black neighborhoods in the 1980s and ‘90s. What a difference perceptions can make on public action. That’s why I, as a liberal AfricanAmerican, was thankful to see “Coming Apart” confirm an argument I had been making for years: Poverty, despite some media-driven perceptions, is not an issue for minorities only. Unfortunately, the “cognitive elite,” as Murray calls us, his fellow members of the college-educated classes, have become increasingly distanced and alienated from those who have not benefitted from an economy that rewards brains over muscle. As a result, the elite’s isolation grows and deepens as we pull back into our “bubbles” of self-interest and tribal loyalties. That’s why a lot of us received a jolting wakeup call on election night with Trump’s upset victory. He’s not the best messenger for the woes of economically struggling Americans, but he found the right message to win their votes. Now, as Republicans struggle to find a way to replace Obamacare with “something terrific,” as Trump promised, Grand Old Party leaders are surprised to find how divided they are over values and ideas within their own party. Bubbles everywhere. That, too, offers a lesson to today’s students. If you want to succeed in the next America, get out of your bubbles. The world outside needs you.

column | WALTER WILLIAMS

Most Americans, whether liberal or conservative, do not show much understanding or respect for the principles of personal liberty. We criticize our political leaders, but we — who elected them — are all to blame for greater governmental control and a decline in personal liberty. Let me outline some fundamental principles of liberty. My initial premise is that each of us owns himself. If we accept the notion of self-ownership, then certain acts can be deemed moral or immoral. Murder, rape and theft are immoral because those acts violate private property. Most Americans accept that murder and rape are immoral, but we are ambivalent about theft. Theft can be defined as taking the rightful property of one American and giving it to another, to whom it does not belong. It is also theft to forcibly use one person to serve the purposes of another. At least two-thirds of federal spending can be described as Congress’ taking the rightful property of one American and giving it to another American,

appearance by conservative scholar Charles Murray ironically — and deplorably — demonstrated the national social crack-up that Murray has been writing about. Murray’s 2012 best-seller, “Coming Apart: The State of White America 19602010,” presciently described the emerging socioeconomic divide that, among other developments, led to the unexpected rise of President Donald Trump. Since the 1950s, Murray argued, Americans have been coming apart along educational and economic lines. Americans with more than a high school education or skill level have become increasingly isolated from the less well off — they are all living in tribal and cultural bubbles, and the trend is tearing our social fabric apart. I called “Coming Apart” the most important book of 2012, and I was not alone. Many of Murray’s revelations have become common knowledge. For those with fewer skills, as he pointed out, wages have stagnated, jobs have automated or moved overseas, marriage rates have plummeted and opiate overdose rates have soared. In many ways, these were the “forgotten Americans” to whom Trump said, “I am your voice.” But that wasn’t the book that aroused the Middlebury mob that disrupted Murray and left one professor injured. The protestors — and 58 faculty members who signed a petition — were upset that Murray had co-authored “The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life.” I, too, didn’t care a lot for that explosive 1994 best-seller. Co-authored with psychologist Richard J. Herrnstein, it set the stage for “Coming Apart” with its argument that a highintelligence “cognitive elite” was rising and separating from those with less intelligence.

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A woman demonstrates AquaCAVE, a system that augments swimming environment with immersive surrounded-screen virtual reality, during an event organized by Sony Corp.’s human augmentation research project with the University of Tokyo, in Tokyo on March 13.

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Army soldiers hold Cuban flags as they mark the 60th anniversary of the killing of Cuban revolutionary and student leader Jose Antonio Echeverria in Havana on March 13.

Maputo, Mozambique A cholera outbreak in parts of Mozambique has infected more than 1,200 people, killing two this month after heavy rains, and will spread further if no action is taken, a health ministry official said on Tuesday. The disease, which is usually contracted from infected water, has already spread from the capital Maputo to another three of Mozambique’s 13 provinces since the start of this year. A widespread drought across southern Africa last year parched the land ahead of Mozambique’s rainy season. Last month a tropical storm caused widespread flooding and killed at least 7 people.

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A family looks at paper lanterns during a memorial event to mourn victims of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami disaster, in Natori, Miyagi prefecture, Japan, in this photo taken on March 11.

Senators want FDA review when food companies are sold overseas By Diane Bartz Reuters WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two U.S. senators from Midwestern states will introduce a bill on Tuesday that would require foreign companies buying U.S. food and agriculture firms to undergo a review aimed at ensuring the deal would not hurt U.S. food security. The legislation from Sens. Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican, and Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, would add the secretaries of the Agriculture Department and Health and Human Services, which oversees the Food and Drug Administration, to a panel that reviews mergers and other deals to ensure that transactions do not harm national security. The agencies would join a group that has traditionally focused on preventing sensitive high technology and military expertise from falling into the wrong hands. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, or CFIUS, as the panel is known, is headed by the Treasury Department and includes the departments of Defense, Justice, Homeland Security, Commerce, State and Energy. The bill currently has no companion in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-N.C.) has proposed exploring the idea of putting the agriculture secretary and the head of the Food and Drug Administration on the CFIUS board. Lawmakers have been concerned about several deals in the farm sector, and Stabenow was critical of the 2013 purchase of pork giant Smithfield Foods by China’s Shuanghui International Holdings. Since the discovery of tainted baby formula in China in 2008, the country has

Health CARE from page A1 proposal even as it reduces the budget deficit. The U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report on Monday forecast that by 2026, the number of people without health insurance would increase by 24 million if the House of Representatives’ legislation to replace the 2010 Affordable Care Act is adopted. The figure regarding those who will “lose” insurance includes those who decide not to purchase it because they are no longer required to, as they were under the old Obamacare mandate. The findings are making it harder for Republicans to sell the plan — their first major piece of legislation under Republican President Donald Trump — in Congress, especially the Senate. The Trump administration defended the proposed healthcare overhaul, saying it will offer consumers more choices than Obamacare, Democratic former

Small business expert under consideration for FTC commissioner By Diane Bartz Reuters

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From left, Craig Campbell, Bert Tante and Charlie Hale unload a truck filled with Smithfield Foods meat product Sept. 21, 2016 at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Raleigh branch.

been hit by a series of food safety scandals. Chinese officials uncovered as many as 500,000 food safety violations in the first nine months of 2016, an official told Reuters in December. The CFIUS panel is so secretive it normally does not even comment after it makes a decision on a deal. It approves most transactions, but under former President Barack Obama, CFIUS stopped a series of Chinese acquisitions of high-end chip makers. In December, Obama blocked Aixtron’s 670 million euro ($717 million) sale to Fujian Grand Chip Investment Fund over national security concerns. In January 2016, CFIUS stopped Philips from selling its U.S. lighting business to GO Scale Capital, made up of GSR Ventures, Oak Investment Partners, Asia Pacific Resource Development and Nanchang Industrial Group.

President Barack Obama’s signature domestic policy achievement. Congressional Republicans have vowed for years to undo Obamacare, which expanded health insurance to about 20 million Americans. But their new effort faces opposition from a range of Republicans — from conservatives who think it does not go far enough to moderates concerned about the impact on coverage and costs. Doctors, hospitals and other medical providers as well as patient advocates have urged lawmakers to abandon the plan. Republican Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, said he did not think the CBO report meant the end of the proposal. “No matter what you do ... you’re going to have differences like that, and to be honest with you, I don’t think they truly looked at all the aspects,” he said. White House spokesman Sean Spicer said the CBO’s main role

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A veteran of the Obama administration’s Agriculture Department is under consideration to fill the empty Democratic seat on the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces antitrust law and investigates scams. Lillian Salerno confirmed on Monday that she was backed for the post by small business and women’s groups. “I’m very honored to be considered,” she said. Salerno, who is from Texas, specializes in rural issues. She served as deputy under the secretary of rural development from August 2015 to January 2017. While at the Agriculture Department, Salerno worked on the opioid epidemic and on an initiative on promoting manufacturing in rural areas, according to her LinkedIn web page. The agency, which should have five commissioners, is currently headed by acting Chairman Maureen Ohlhausen, with Democrat Terrell McSweeny the only other commissioner. Two of the empty seats may go to Republicans, but the remaining seat must go either to a Democrat or an independent. The leading candidate to head the agency is Sean Reyes, Utah’s attorney general, according to a source close to the process. The FTC has two main missions. One is to fight scams and deceptive advertising, such as weight loss scams. The other is to review mergers to ensure they comply with antitrust law. The FTC has sued to stop mergers deemed illegal, such as Staples’ attempt to buy rival Office Depot. Just last week, two Chicago hospital systems scrapped a planned merger because of opposition from the agency.

was not evaluating health care coverage. “When you get down to it, the Congressional Budget Office is there to measure the potential impact of programs on the federal budget. Its attempts to estimate coverage have been historically faulty,” he told reporters. Democrats say the Republican plan could hurt the elderly, poor and working families while giving tax cuts for the rich. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said it “is a wreck.” “It’s vintage Donald Trump: talks like a populist, but when he acts, it’s hard-right, favoring the special interests and hurting the middle class and those trying to get there,” Schumer told a news conference. Republican senators held a lunch on Capitol Hill with Vice President Mike Pence and Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price where they discussed possible changes to the Republican

health care bill. In one assessment that might persuade more Senate Republicans to back the bill, the CBO said federal deficits would fall by $337 billion between 2017 and 2026 under the measure. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said the CBO report indicated a path to lower insurance premiums, a lower deficit and significant entitlement reform. He said the bill would be open to amendment once it came to the Senate, suggesting the process of shaping the legislation was far from done. “The first step is in the House. We’re hopeful and optimistic they’re going to send us over something. It will be open for amendment. We’re going to do our thing, and pass it,” he told reporters. Trump, who campaigned on a pledge to repeal and replace Obamacare and provide insurance for everybody, has yet to comment on the report.

Dublin, Ireland One person died and three were were missing after a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter crashed off the coast of Ireland during a rescue operation, the Irish Coast Guard said on Tuesday. The search-andrescue helicopter, which was assisting another aircraft with a medical evacuation from a fishing vessel, lost contact at around 1 a.m. GMT, it said in a statement. A spokesman for U.S.-based Sikorsky, part of Lockheed Martin, said the firm was working with the helicopter’s operator to gather information on the possible cause of the crash.

U.S. gives nightclub shooting victims nearly $8.5M Washington, D.C. The victims of the June 2016 mass shooting at a Florida nightclub will receive nearly $8.5 million to help provide emotional and financial support, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday. In a statement, the department’s Office for Victims of Crime said the funds would be granted on Wednesday and distributed by officials in Florida, where the shooting took place at the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando. Shooter Omar Mateen was killed in a shootout with police after he took hostages during a threehour standoff inside the Pulse nightclub.

France’s Fillon placed under formal investigation Paris French presidential candidate Francois Fillon was put under formal investigation on Tuesday over misuse of public funds in the fake jobs scandal involving his wife, the prosecutor’s office said. The 63-year-old conservative candidate is under investigation on suspicion of diverting public funds, complicity in misappropriating funds, receiving the funds and not declaring assets fully, a judicial source said. The former prime minister had initially said he would answer a summons to go and see examining magistrates on Wednesday and not Tuesday.

Somali pirates hijack commercial ship Nairobi, Kenya Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with eight Sri Lankan crew on board, Somali authorities said on Tuesday, the first time a commercial ship has been seized in the region since 2012. Security forces have been sent to free the Aris 13, a regional police official said late on Tuesday.

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Heels primed for NCAA run North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) dunks during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center on March 10 in Brooklyn. Duke Blue Devils won 93-83.

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SPORTS

NFL

Cousins denies he demanded trade

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal

Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins appeared on a podcast with ESPN’s Adam Schefter and clarified rumors about him wanting to be traded out of Washington. Cousins admitted he did ask Redkins owner Daniel Synder and GM Bruce Allen if the team was considering a trade, but says any notion that he demanded to be traded away was “lost in translation.” Cousins is due to make more than $24 million on the franchise tag in 2017 and the Redskins may not be able to retain him after this coming season.

GOLF

Muirfield opens up membership to women Muirfield and the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers got themselves back into the the Open Championship rotation, the R&A announced Tuesday, thanks to the decision to allow female members to join Muirfield. The R&A removed Muirfield from Open contention a year ago when the course refused to allow women to join. Muirfield last hosted the Open in 2013 and has hosted 16 Opens since 1892. nfl

Seahawks ink ex-Packers RB Lacy to one-year deal Ex-Packers running back Eddie Lacy is headed to the Great Northwest on a oneyear contract to join the Seattle Seahawks, his agents announced on Tuesday. Lacy, who rushed for over 1,100 yards in his first two seasons in the NFL, totaled just 1,118 rushing yards the last two years combined. mlb

Red Sox ace Price likely starting season on DL Red Sox pitcher David Price will likely begin the 2017 season on the disabled list with an elbow injury according to manager John Farrell. Chris Sale should slot as the Opening Day starter in his place. nfl

Broncos DE Ware announces retirement Defensive end DeMarcus Ware, who spent much of his career with the Cowboys before joining the Broncos the last three years, announced his retirement from the NFL. Ware retires with 138.5 sacks in his NFL career (117 with Dallas), eighth most all time.

Top seed sets up UNC for redemption road

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UNC-Wilmington head coach Kevin Keatts reacts during the game against College of Charleston on Feb. 2, 2017 at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington.

Keatts has UNCW primed to play spoiler By R. Cory Smith North State Journal One month ago, Virginia was the No. 12 team in the country and in line for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Then the Cavaliers dropped four straight games in ACC play and struggled to find any semblance of an offense before falling to the sixth seed in the conference. The dip in play does not have UNC Wilmington and Kevin Keatts any less enthused about trying to knock off a blue-chip team. The Seahawks are hoping to bounce UVA in the first round of the NCAA Tournament like it nearly did to Duke the year prior. It would mark the second win in the Big Dance and first since a win over USC in 2002. “The excitement around this program is so high heading into Orlando,” Keatts told the North State Journal ahead of the Seahawks trip to the postseason. “The pressure has been greater for us this year because we started at No. 1 in our conference and finished that way. This team knows how to deal with pressure, and there’s no greater pressure than the NCAA Tournament.” Last year, the Seahawks actually led at halftime, 43-40, against Duke before allowing 53 in the second half. That team was led by Craig Ponder’s 22 points, but the

Hawks have Chris Flemmings, Denzel Ingram and C.J. Bryce — who combined to score 51 points in that game — back in the fold against UVA. This year didn’t see any slow down for the Hawks’ offense, ranking No. 10 in the country at 85.2 points per game and 18th in the country in adjusted offense (117.8), according to KenPom. UNCW also ranks fourth in the country in points per possession (1.181) behind only UCLA, Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s. Virginia, on the other hand, comes in at 312th in the country in points per game at 66.6. But defense doesn’t take a night off, and the Hoos have the best in the business. UVA ranks No. 1 in the country in points per game at 55.6 and first in adjusted defense (87). Keatts knows all about UVA coach Tony Bennett’s defense, but isn’t ready to “embrace the pace” when they square off Thursday. “We know how good they are on defense, but we feel we can get our offense going against anyone,” Keatts said. “We have really contrasting styles, so it’s going to be interesting. They’re also capable of scoring baskets, too, so we have to do a great job on both ends. Everyone in this tournament is capable of beating anybody, though, and we firmly believe that.” Bennett echoed Keatts’ senSee UNCW, page B4

orth Carolina’s semifinal loss to Duke in Brooklyn on Friday cost the Tar Heels a chance at adding a ACC tournament title to the regular season crown it won a week earlier. But it didn’t cost the Tar Heels a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. That’s a significant development in their quest for the most important championship, considering that all four of UNC’s national titles since the advent of seeding in 1978 were won as a No. 1 seed. It has also made five other trips to the Final Four as a top-seeded team and is 55-11 all-time when ranked No. 1 in its region. This year’s team will begin its run from the top line of the South Region bracket, where it will face 16th-seeded SWAC champion Texas Southern on Friday at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. Game time is approximately 4 p.m. “I’m very pleased with what our team accomplished, because they don’t give those things (top seeds) away, you have to earn them,” Tar Heels coach Roy Williams said in a statement Monday night. “I think we’re a top seed for the body of work during the course of the season, winning the ACC regular season by two full games and playing a very good schedule out of conference. I’m just very pleased for our team.” UNC’s selection as the top seed in the South has drawn some criticism since the Tar Heels lost two of their three meetings with newly minted ACC tournament champion Duke, which only received a No. 2 seed in the East Region. But as NCAA selection committee chairman Mark Hollis explained on CBS’s selection show, UNC’s overall body of regular season work held more weight in the seeding process than its loss in the postseason conference tournament. He said that the Tar Heels (27-7) began last week as a “solid No. 1 team,” while the Blue Devils (27-8) entered the ACC tournament as the top-rated No. 4 seed. “When you go through the week and you’re working teams up and down the line based upon results, Duke had the largest jump by going two

“I think we’re a top seed for the body of work during the course of the season, winning the ACC’s regular season by two full games and playing a very good schedule. ” Roy Williams

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Duke’s run to another ACC Tournament Championship has plenty of people seeing blue when they started filling out brackets this week. Duke is only a No. 2 seed and will either have to play South Carolina (in Greenville, S.C.) or go against former Duke player and coach Steve Wojchiechowski of Marquette the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Our Shawn Krest breaks down the full details of another potential tourney title run. Page B3.

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2017 NCAA Tournament Round 1

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Here are four dangerous teams totally capable of busting your bracket SMU, No. 6 seed, East Region

St. Mary’s, No. 7 seed, West Region

First-year Mustangs coach Tim Jankovich had quite the plate handed to him when he took over for Larry Brown this year. Southern Methodist had been banned from the postseason and did not appear to be a team that would make a run into March. The Mustangs are still just a No. 6 seed, but they are a dangerous one, despite having just a single top50 win on their resume. They are the third-biggest favorite to win the East, behind only Duke/Villanova. Led by Semi Ojeleye (18.9 ppg), the Mustangs feature four different scorers in double digits. They also rank as the No. 11 team overall according to KenPom, thanks in large part to an offense that ranks 11th in efficiency and a defense that is 29th.

The No. 14 overall team on Ken Pom, the Gaels drew a No. 7 seed in their own region largely because of an inability to beat Gonzaga during the regular season and for a third time in the West Coast Conference. St. Mary’s was probably doomed from the get go seeding wise because of those losses; there simply weren’t enough good wins available on the schedule. Nevermind the Gaels beat Dayton and Stanford on the road early. There are two tough matchups early, however, with VCU and Will Wade in the first round followed by a game against Arizona if the Gaels survive. They’re a treat to upset the Wildcats for sure, however.

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UNC Wilmington, No. 12 seed, East Region

Nevada, No. 12 seed, Midwest Region

Yes, the East Region is teeming with danger for the top seeds. And, yes, readers of this paper know good and well how scary the Wilmington Seahawks under Kevin Keatts can be. The first round is a 12-5 special, one of those matchups that has historically been extremely friendly to the underdog. Wilmington is an experienced, explosive team that is No. 60 overall in Ken Pom and No. 18 in offensive efficiency. Unfortunately for Keatts and crew (Chris Flemmings, 15.8 points/game and Devontae Cacok, 79 percent shooting from the field) the first-round matchup is not a great one. Virginia loves to slow it down, grind you out and is defensively dangerous.

Another 12 seed that should put the fear of God into its opponent, the Wolfpack are led by one-time Warriors coach Eric Musselman and feature an offense (34th overall on Ken Pom) that can do some serious damage. Both Jordan Caroline (14.8 points/game) and Cameron Oliver (15.8 points/game) are potential next-level guys and neither is the leading scorer for this team (Marcus Marshall, 19.8 points/game). The biggest reason to back the Wolfpack is the matchup, as Iowa State doesn’t provide the punch you might normally see in a No. 5 seed. Purdue and/ or Vermont are both beatable as well, although any Cinderella run might end with Kansas.

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‘Big Play Jay’ delivers in clutch for Duke to clinch ACC Tournament When Duke needed a run, Jayson Tatum was clutch again to finish miracle Brooklyn run By R. Cory Smith North State Journal

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Duke Blue Devils players react to a foul call during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the ACC Conference Tournament Final at Barclays Center on March 11 in Brooklyn.

Plenty of potential landmines waiting on Duke’s NCAA path Games against home team, former assistant and transfer are all possible in first two weeks of the NCAA tournament.

By Shawn Krest North State Journal DURHAM — Following Duke’s four-game run to the ACC Tournament title, coach Mike Krzyzewski said he hoped the Blue Devils would get a little extra time to rest. “Hopefully — the only thing I would say in reference to the tournament is I would like if it was a Friday, Sunday,” Krzyzewski said. “But they’re not going to listen to me. They’ll probably make a new rule and have us play in Dayton or something.” Duke got everything Coach K asked for. The Blue Devils will play Friday/Sunday, giving them an extra day of rest. And, no, the team didn’t have to play in the first-four in Dayton on Tuesday or Wednesday. Other than that, the selection committee didn’t do Duke any favors. Duke, a popular pick for a one-seed following its impressive ACC Tournament showing, was dropped to a two-seed, and placed against the highest-rated of the four top seeds — defending champion Villanova. In addition to Villanova, there are three other teams in the East Region that are higher in the KenPom ratings than the Blue Devils: No. 4 Florida (9 in KenPom), No. 5 Virginia (7) and No. 6 SMU (11). Baylor, the region’s three-seed, is 13th in KenPom, one spot below the Blue Devils. In addition to getting six of the top 13 KenPom teams in its region, the East has five of the top 13 RPI teams. The overall amount of talent in Duke’s region isn’t the primary concern, however. As ESPN’s Jay Bilas said, “It’s not like golf. At the Masters, you have to beat everyone. In the NCAA’s, it’s all about your path.” Of course, Duke’s path also has some potential landmines, starting with the NCAA’s first

Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski cuts the net after defeating against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the ACC Conference Tournament Final at Barclays Center on March 11 in Brooklyn.

weekend. While the Blue Devils shouldn’t have any problem getting by Troy in the opening game, the second-round game promises to be a headache, regardless of the opponent. If the No. 7 seed, South Carolina, wins, Duke will be facing a team playing about an hour and a half from its home campus. It’s the first time the Blue Devils have faced a team in the tournament with such a home-court advantage since beating Butler in the 2010 title game. The last time Duke played an opening-weekend team in its home state was the last time it was assigned to Greenville, in 2002. The No. 3 Blue Devils had little trouble with Winthrop, winning 84-37. Should South Carolina drop its opening-round game, Duke will have the even less enviable task of playing Marquette, coached by former Blue Devil player and longtime Krzyzewski assistant Steve Wojciechowski. In the Sweet 16, Duke could have another uncomfortable

reunion. Baylor is the weakest of the three seeds, based on the committee’s own seedings, while SMU is the strongest of the sixseeds. If the Mustangs spring the upset, Duke will need to stop AAC Player of the Year Semi Ojeleye, who played a season and a half at Duke before transferring midway through the 2014-15 season. It would be the third time Coach K faced a Duke transfer in the NCAAs. Seton Hall’s Andre Sweet scored seven in the 2004 second round, and Cal’s Jamal Boykin scored 13 in the 2010 second round. Should Duke survive all that drama, the Blue Devils would likely face Villanova for a trip to the Final Four, although a rematch with Florida (beaten by Duke in New York in December) or Virginia (beaten by Duke in Charlottesville in February) are also possible. A difficult path through a loaded bracket, after Duke’s week in Brooklyn for ACC week, the Blue Devils shouldn’t have expected anything less.

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North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) controls the ball against Duke Blue Devils guard Frank Jackson (15) during the first half of an ACC Conference Tournament game at Barclays Center on March 10 in Brooklyn.

lines, going from the four line to the two line,” Hollis said. “As the committee was going through that process, making their votes they got stopped along the way and didn’t get to the point where they could be compared [with UNC].” Now that the seedings have been set, whether they’re popular or not, the focus has turned from where the Tar Heels are in the bracket to who they’ll be playing once the tournament begins. In addition to Texas Southern (23-11), their region also includes potential second round opponents Arkansas (25-9) and Seton Hall (21-11). Should UNC get past that matchup and advance to the regional in Memphis, their road to the Final Four could also include a Sweet 16 date with fourth-seeded Butler (23-8) and an Elite Eight showdown with either second-seeded Kentucky (29-5) or No. 3 UCLA (29-4).

BROOKLYN — Every time Duke needed a signature moment in the final two nights of the ACC Tournament, it was Jayson Tatum who delivered. After putting up 20 points or more in three consecutive games, Tatum’s dunks against UNC and Notre Dame delivered a fatal blow. On Friday night, Tatum’s emphatic dunk started a run that would win the rivalry matchup. On Saturday, it was Tatum who put the final dagger in the Irish’s heart to win an improbable ACC Tournament after winning four straight games for the first time in conference history. “Sealed the deal, right?” Harry Giles said with a smile. “He’s ‘Big Play Jay.’ He’s gonna get it done every time. I know him. I knew he “No, was going to get it done. He want- he’s just ed to win the game just as bad as everybody else did. Plays like that scratching get you going. … Him finishing the surface. that dunk was everything.” He can be Tatum may have made the critical play, but it was set up by a vet- really, really eran. good. I think “That was big,” Tatum said. we’re just “Matt [Jones] made eye contact with me and he said, ‘If they over- seeing the play me, just go long.’ He threw a beginning perfect pass and I was just able to for Jayson finish it.” Tatum finished the ACC Tour- Tatum.” nament with 88 points in the four games, just two points shy of Jon Scheyer, passing the freshman record set Duke assistant by Brandon Costner in 2007. Of coach course, Tatum has slightly more talent around him than Costner had in 2007, making his performance on a loaded Duke team even more improbable. When the confetti fell and the trophies were handed out, it wasn’t Tatum who came away with MVP. That’s partially because he scored eight of his 19 points along with a block, defensive rebound and assist in the final 3:41 of the game – the ballots were handed in at the four-minute mark. “I’m not sure,” Kennard said with a laugh. “Jayson played unbelievable this tournament. Unbelievable. I’m so proud of the way that he grew as a player throughout the entire year. What he did in this tournament was something special.” Shining on the big stage and powerful dunks are nothing new for Tatum. Earlier in the season, one of the biggest plays of the year came when Tatum slammed home a dunk against North Carolina over Kennedy Meeks. It helped swing the momentum for Duke early in the second half in a win over the Tar Heels in Cameron. He may be gaining notoriety for his flair for emphatic dunks, but assistant coach Jon Scheyer — a former Duke player who knows a thing or two about showing up in the clutch — doesn’t just believe he’s one of the best player on the Devils’ roster right now. “He’s been rock solid for us,” Scheyer said. “We go to him throughout the entire game and he controls it for us. He gets key baskets, he’s rebounding, he’s passing it really well. He’s been, I think, as good as anybody in the country, if not better. He’s really helped us big time.” The NCAA Tournament will tell if we have seen Tatum’s ceiling.

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Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half of the ACC Conference Tournament final at Barclays Center on Saturday in Brooklyn.

Between them, the Tar Heels, Wildcats and Bruins have combined for 24 national championships. That total would have been one higher if not for a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Villanova’s Kris Jenkins that denied UNC of last year’s national title. It’s a loss UNC’s veteran nucleus is openly using as motivation as it seeks redemption in this year’s tournament. “I think they should use that as motivation,” Williams said. “They know how good it felt, so use that as motivation and then if you happen to get lucky and still be playing that last Monday night, then you really can use last year as motivation. The biggest thing to me is for them to understand how much fun this time of year can be. “I asked my entire team, ‘What’s the most fun you ever had in basketball?’ Every one of them said last year — the last win over Duke to win the ACC regular season, winning the ACC Tourna-

ment and the run to the NCAA championship game. I said, ‘Let’s remember that and make sure we’re focused this year like we were last year.’” Focus has been a problem at times this season for the Tar Heels. It cost them an embarrassing loss at Georgia Tech in their ACC opener on New Year’s Eve and again on Friday against Duke when they lost their composure — and a 13-point lead — after point guard Joel Berry went to the bench with his fourth personal foul early in the second half. It’s a mistake UNC can’t afford to repeat now that tournament time has arrived and there’s no longer any margin for error. “We just have to understand that we’ve got to regroup and get back to work, because the big dance is coming up,” junior guard Theo Pinson said Friday after the Duke loss. “After this, we don’t want to feel this [disappointment] anymore.”

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Manning, Deacons ‘excited and relieved’ about NCAA tournament bid “I think all the hard work and adversity we’ve faced this year, it’s nice to see that rewarded with the opportunity to continue to play in the NCAA tournament. Danny Manning, Wake Forest head coach

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal WAKE FOREST, N.C. — Danny Manning and his Wake Forest basketball team were confident that they’d done enough to earn their first NCAA tournament bid since 2010. The website FiveThirtyEight.com gave the Deacons a 99.9 percent chance of getting into the field of 68. Still, the element of doubt still remained until the Deacons saw their name flash across the television screen on Selection Sunday. That finally disappeared when Wake was introduced as the No. 11 seed in the South Region bracket, with a “First Four” game against Kansas State schedule for 9:10 p.m. on Tuesday. It was an announcement that brought about a wide range of emotion from a coach with a national championship pedigree and a group of players about to experience the postseason for the first time. The Deacons are one of a league-record nine ACC teams playing in the NCAA tournament this year. “We’re excited. We’re relieved to see our name up there,” Manning said Sunday on a teleconference shortly after the good news was delivered. “I think all the hard work and adversity we’ve faced this year, it’s nice to see that rewarded with the opportunity to continue to play in the NCAA tournament. Now it’s about getting prepared as (quickly) as possible to face a very talented K-State team.” The adversity of which Manning

spoke is a series of close losses in which his team squandered leads in the final minutes, including two against newly crowned ACC tournament champion Duke. The Deacons finally overcame their inability to close out games by winning seven of their last 11, including an upset of Louisville that enhanced their resume enough to put them on the right side of the NCAA bubble. They finished with a 19-13 record (9-9) ACC. As one of the final four teams into the field, Wake will have to win a game in Dayton to advance into the main bracket. The winner of Tuesday’s game will play sixth-seeded Cincinnati in Sacramento, Calif. ACC rival North Carolina is the top seed in the South Region. The Deacons haven’t played an NCAA tournament game since losing to Kentucky in the second round in 2010 in Dino Gaudio’s final game as coach. Even though his team barely squeaked into the field this year, current coach Manning said the opportunity to play in college basketball’s premier event is a major step forward for his growing program. “Whenever you’re coaching at a program, you always want to play in the NCAA tournament and we feel very fortunate and blessed to be a part of it,” Manning said. “Hopefully this is a step that we’re taking so that we’ll be part of this on a more regular basis. That’s always the goal. “We still have a lot of work to do and still a lot of improvement to do, but we feel like we’re moving in the right di-

NIT brings Greensboro to Boeheim in ironic matchup es, a game between UNCG (259) and Syracuse (18-14) would be just another generic first round Jim Boeheim has made it postseason matchup. But Boeclear that he doesn’t want to go heim changed that last Wednesto Greensboro. So with an assist day when he was asked what he from the NIT selection commit- thought of the ACC tournament tee, a little piece of Greensboro being played in New York for the first time. is being brought to him. Boeheim, still salty In a juicy twist to from his team’s openthe war of words that ing round 62-57 loss has been going on since to Miami, turned his the curmudgeonly Syranswer into a rant on acuse basketball coach one of his favorite subdisparaged North jects — his dislike of Carolina’s third-largGreensboro as a tourest city in postgame nament site. remarks at the ACC “I just think New tournament in BrookYork City’s a great lyn last week, the Or“There’s venue for our tourange has been paired nament,” the Hall of against UNC Greens- no value in Fame coach said. “I boro in the opening playing in the big cities round of college basGreensboro. think are where it should ketball’s second-most be played. I think it important postseason None. ” should be played here, tournament. Washington, AtlanThe game will be Jim Boeheim, ta. That’s where the played at the Carrier during a press tournament should Dome in Syracuse on conference be played. I’m not goTuesday. ing to be around that In announcing the following a much longer to care intriguing matchup, first-round about it, but I think NIT selection commit- loss to Miami that’s where the value tee chairman Reggie in the ACC Minton insisted that Tournament last is. “I think there’s a while he was aware of week huge value in playing Boeheim’s comments, the tournament in the controversy he those places. There’s stirred up had nothing no value in playing to do with the teams being matched against one an- in Greensboro. None. It’s there because the league’s been there other. “We didn’t even have that in and the office is there and they our minds,” Minton during the have a 150 people that the ACC selection show on ESPN. “We needs. That’s why it’s there. It were matching teams against should not be there.” Although he sees no value in teams, not storylines against any other storylines, and it’s the playing the ACC tournament in Greensboro, the value in playing way it played out.” Syracuse, as one of the first UNCG is the opportunity to exfour teams out, is the No. 1 seed tend his team’s season. It’s that incentive, he said, in the top left quarter of the 32-team NIT bracket. UNCG, that will motivate his team to which lost in the Southern Con- play its best against the Spartans ference tournament final after despite the disappointment of winning the league’s regular missing out on the NCAA tournament. And yet his comments season title, is the No. 8 seed. Despite Minton’s assertion, about Greensboro is a subject he Spartans coach Wes Miller be- won’t be able to escape because lieves that the decision to send of the focus they helped put on his team to Syracuse was more this game. Though it might help softthan just coincidence. “What the NIT committee en the relationship if Miller probably wanted here was to brought along some BBQ from create this kind of dialogue,” Stamey’s as a peace offering. “When you get ready to play a Miller, a former UNC player, told the Greensboro News & game, as a competitor, you want Record. “It’s in the back of our to go out and win the game,” Boeminds, but we’re going to stay heim said at a press conference focused. We do feel like we rep- Sunday. “Our players all want resent the city of Greensboro to win. They’re disappointed. every time we take the floor and Everybody’s disappointed. But that won’t change because we’re we have a game and you want to get ready and you want to go out playing Syracuse.” Under normal circumstanc- and play. And play well.”

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward John Collins (20) drives up to the net during the first half against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center onMarch 8 in Brooklyn.

rection, no question.” This will be Wake’s 23rd NCAA appearance. It has a 28-22 all-time record in the tournament, including a trip to the Final Four in 1962. Manning previously took Tulsa to the NCAA tournament in 2014. He also led Kansas to the 1988 national championship, earning Most Outstanding Player honors on a team that has become known as “Danny and the Miracles.” While the NCAA experience will be new for the team’s current players, Tuesday’s opponent is a familiar one for Manning. He still has vivid memories of his rivalry with Kansas State while he was a player with the Jayhawks. “One of my first games at K-State,

that’s a very heated rivalry, they were throwing live chickens at us,” Manning said. “I remember going in there and ducking some live chickens, also some not-so-live ones out of a KFC bucket or whatever.” Manning’s Deacons probably won’t have to worry about dodging chickens, either live or fried, but they will have to negotiate a quick turnaround to be ready to play on Tuesday — and then possibly again two days later 2,600 miles from home. “The logistics of it (are) that we’re eventually going to get there and play a game,” Manning said. “We came into this selection event ready to go. That’s all I can tell you. You really can’t worry about it because you can’t control it.”

5 NCAA Tournament games NC State fans should care about during coaching search By R. Cory Smith North State Journal The Mark Gottfried era is over. The [insert coach’s name here] era is about to begin. At this point, however, we have no idea who that next head coach will be. From talking to NC State officials in Brooklyn during the ACC Tournament, I can confirm that the top options are still playing basketball in March. That seems obvious, but let’s all remember that Gottfried was with ESPN before being hired. While NC State could be setting up coaching interviews next week, many of the candidates will be active in the NCAA Tournament in the coming week. Here is a look at a few games NC State fans should care about with the pending coaching search in Raleigh.

No. 7 Dayton vs. No. 10 Wichita State This one is going to be high on every NC State fan’s list. Both head coaches in this game are somewhere near the top of Debbie Yow’s pecking order and deservedly so after great seasons at their schools. The first is obviously Archie Miller, who has Dayton in the Big Dance for a fourth straight year after winning the Atlantic 10 regular season title. Miller has made an Elite Eight run and advanced out of the first round twice, so there is little left to prove at this point. But one way to generate more excitement in Raleigh — and maybe drive up the asking price — would be another deep run. On the other bench is Gregg Marshall, who many NC State fans wanted to see in Raleigh during the last coaching search. Since that point, Marshall has built his resume with copious Missouri Valley Conference titles — five in the last six years, to be exact — and

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timents on the balance in teams during March Madness. “You’ve got to love the challenge,” Bennett said. “It seems like every year the parity in NCAA basketball is even more prevalent and you’re obviously going to play a really good basketball team. The seeding stuff is really not as relevant. ... What Kevin [Keatts] has done at UNC Wilmington with their success and then having been in the tournament, you’re going to play an excellent team.” The biggest change for this

is yet again in discussions for the Wolfpack job. With wins in the last four NCAA Tournaments, two Sweet 16s and one Final Four, another run would have Pack fans teeming with excitement about the prospects of Marshall coaching in red and white.

No. 7 Saint Mary’s vs. No. 10 VCU The coach to watch here is VCU’s Will Wade, who currently has the Rams at 51-19 in his two years at the helm. Despite finishing with a better record ahead of the NCAA Tournament at 26-8 (14-4 A-10) than the previous year, Wade is in a familiar spot as a No. 10 seed. VCU’s program is known for making deep runs, and Wade helped continue that win a win in the opening round last season. Facing a 28-4 Saint Mary’s team in the first round, a win would prove Wade is capable of pulling off upset wins, something the previous coach made a habit of in his first four years.

No. 5 Virginia vs. No. 12 UNCW Could we be seeing a future matchup of ACC head coaches in the first round in Orlando? After taking No. 4 seed Duke to the wire last year in the first round, Kevin Keatts has another tough matchup with UNCW taking on the country’s No. 1 defense against Virginia. This time around, Keatts might have the upperhand with a lineup that is a year older and includes the most consistent big man in the country in Devontae Cacok. Keatts assembled the offensive-minded lineup UNCW will roll out on Thursday, but the focus might be on the Seahawks’ defense against a meager UVA offense.

year’s UNCW team heading into March is the emergence of Devontae Cacok. Despite not playing much last season, Cacok has blossomed into the CAA Defensive Player of the Year and a double-double threat for the Seahawks every game. Cacok finished the CAA Tournament at 16-of-17 from the field and 13.3 points per game to go along with averaging nearly eight rebounds during the three contests. He also leads the nation in field-goal percentage at 79.9 percent. In three games against Delaware alone, Cacok went 17-of-17

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Dayton Flyers head coach Archie Miller works the bench against the Duquesne Dukes in the first half at the University of Dayton Arena on Feb. 4 in Dayton, Ohio.

No. 7 South Carolina vs. No. 10 Marquette This one’s a little off the beaten path, but South Carolina’s head coach Frank Martin is another potential candidate to watch in the NCAA Tournament. He has an early matchup with Marquette and former Duke point guard and assistant coach Steve Wojciechowski. Martin has rebuilt the Gamecocks into a competitive team in the SEC with two straight seasons with 22 wins or more. After making the NCAA Tournament four out of five seasons with Kansas State, and transforming the South Carolina program, maybe restoring NC State to national prominence is next on his checklist.

No. 6 Cincinnati vs. No. 11 Kansas State/Wake Forest Mick Cronin isn’t a sexy pick, but he’s another consistent coach who leads a strong Cincinnati program into a seventh straight NCAA Tournament. He’ll face off with a team that was one of the last four to make the Big Dance with his team’s season on the line. Cronin has already matched the most wins in program history at 29-5 this season heading into March Madness, but has just one Sweet 16 to show for his seven tourney appearances. Stringing together a few wins this week could turn into a stepping stone for Cronin to a job in the ACC.

shooting and has missed two or more shots in just three of the last 12 games — all three losses. With his team’s season on the line against a stingy Cavaliers defense, Keatts is planning to rely heavily on his consistent big man in Orlando. “He’s been great,” Keatts said. “We have a guy now who can finish at the rim and he’s got a little over 80 dunks. We talked at the beginning of the year about breaking the UNCW dunk record and not only did he break it, he shattered it. ... To get where we want to go, we’ll need him to add to that.”

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TAKE NOTICE Alamance NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 581 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Encarnacion I. Baires to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of January, 2005, and recorded in Book 2194, Page 956, 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 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 March 23, 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: The following described property, located in the City of Burlington, Township, County of Alamance, State of North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe in the eastern margin of the 50' right-of-way of Queen Ann Street and being the southwest corner of Lots Nos. 1, 2 and 3, Block H, Piedmont Heights, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 43, of the Alamance County Registry; running thence with the line of said Lots Nos. 1, 2 and 3, S. 78 deg 00' E. 54.95 feet to an existing iron pipe and being a corner with Lots Nos 4,5 and 6, Block H, Piedmont Heights as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 43, of the Alamance County Registry; running thence with the line of said Lots Nos. 4, 5 and 6 S. 78 deg. 37' 35" E. 59.60 feet to an existing iron pipe and being a corner with a Lot as recorded in Plat Book 42, at Page 157, of the Alamance County Registry; running thence with said Lot, S. 77 deg 59' 20" E. 58.83 feet to an existing iron pipe in the line of Lot No. 2 as recorded in Plat Book 42, at Page 157, of the Alamance County Registry; running thence with the line of said Lot No. 2, S. 11 deg 54' 40" W. 78.14 feet to an existing iron pipe; running thence N. 84 deg 09' W 172.20 feet to an existing iron pipe in the eastern margin of the 50' right-of-way of Queen Ann Street, running thence with the eastern margin of the 50' right-of-way of Queen Ann Street, N. 09 deg 15' 23" E. 31.01 feet along a chord to a point in the eastern margin of the 50' right-of-way of Queen Ann Street, running thence with the eastern margin of the 50' right-of-way of Queen Ann Street, N. 11 deg 17' 25" E. 65.00 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, according to a survey for Jackie L. Garton by Lacy Quint Tickle, RLS, dated May 6, 1997 to which reference is made for a more complete description and being all of Lots 19, 20, 21 and 22 of Block H, Piedmont Heights Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 2, at Page 43, of the Alamance County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 410 Queen Ann Street, Burlington, North Carolina. Said property having been previously conveyed to the Grantors by deed(s) recorded in Book 2029, Page 318, and being reflected on plat(s) recorded in Plat Book 2, Page, 43. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1198300 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 46 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael N. Henson and Elizabeth D. Henson to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of September, 2006, and recorded in Book 2470, Page 949, 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 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 March 23, 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 NINETY EIGHT (98), containing 1.54 acres, more or less, as per that plat entitled "Final Plat Lots 87, 89-98 Phase Two-Section Two-C Foxfire Subdivision", as same is recorded in Plat Book 70, Page 183, Alamance County Register of Deeds. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3176 Sundance Drive, Burlington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1193149 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 109 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Richard H. Weatherly, III and Pamela Y. Weatherly to First National Investor Services, inc., Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of June, 2007, and recorded in Book 2584, Page 363, 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 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 March 30, 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 THIRTY FOUR (34), Country Club Forest Subdivision, Section 12, as same is recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 6, Alamance County Register of Deeds. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3006 Tanbark Court, Burlington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1189891 (FC.FAY)

Brunswick

Davidson

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 588

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 714

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William C. Kious and Cynthia K. Kious, husband and wife to Kirsten Ellefson Foyles, Esq., Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of September, 2014, and recorded in Book 3570, Page 258, in Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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 Bolivia, Brunswick County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Brunswick, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 3, Block 168, Section N4, Oak Island (formerly known as Long Beach), NC a map of which appears of record in Map Book 11, Page 87, Brunswick County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3103 East Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robert G. Shepherd, III and Debra W. Shepherd, (Husband and Wife) to Hutchins & Senter, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of May, 2007, and recorded in Book 1790, Page 1578, in Davidson 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 Davidson 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 Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:30 AM on March 22, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Davidson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: A certain tract or parcel of land in Davidson County, in the State of North Carolina, described as follows: Being known and designated as Lot No. 32 as shown on the Map of RIDGELAND DOWNS, Section 2, as recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 59 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 317 Canterbury Road, High Point, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed from Cendant Mobility Financial Corporation, grantor(s) , to Robert G. Shepherd, III and wife, Debra W. Shepherd, grantee(s), by North Carolina General Warranty Deed, dated March 7, 2003 and recorded April 30, 2003 as/in Book 1412, Page 1211. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1200074 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 389 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by David L. Ollis and Sherry B. Ollis to Donald P. Eggleston, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of October, 2012, and recorded in Book 3321, Page 0687, in Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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 Bolivia, Brunswick County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Brunswick, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 27, Phase 3, Jackey's Creek Plantation, as shown on map of same recorded in Map Cabinet 19, Page 347 of the Brunswick County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 777 Jackeys Creek Lane Southeast, Leland, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1175128 (FC.FAY)

durham NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1001 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Reita Y. Brooks to Tiffany Ashhurst, Esq., Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of March, 2008, and recorded in Book 5905, Page 641, in Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Durham, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 20 of Phase 1, Section A of Hidden Hollow Subdivision as per plat and survey thereof now on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County in Plat Book 118 at Page 121 to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3302 Nantuckett Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1193127 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Wednesday, March 15, 2017

B6 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 110

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 67

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ryan William MacNamara and Jodi MacNamara to Lance A. Wootton, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of October, 2015, and recorded in Book 7798, Page 860, in Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on March 22, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Durham, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron stake in the easterly property line of Russell Road, 325 feet in a southwesterly direction from the northeast intersection of Guess Road and Russell Road, running thence with and along the eastern property line of Russell Road, South 34 degrees 17 minutes West, 100 feet to an iron stake, northwest corner of Lot 17; thence along and with the northern boundary line of Lot #17 South 55, 43 minutes East 200 feet to an iron stake, thence North 34 degrees 17 minutes East 100 feet to an iron stake; thence North 55 degrees 43 minutes West 200 feet to a stake, the point or place of beginning and being Lot #18 of property of New Homes and Durham Missionary Baptist Sunday School Convention Home, Lebanon Township, Durham County, North Carolina, as surveyed by J. Watts Copley, Land Surveyor, November, 1958. See Lot 18, Plat Book 42, Page 37 for further reference. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7908 Russell Road, Durham, North Carolina. Parcel ID: 187369 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Casey E. Sturgess, Willie J. Sturgess and Betty G. Sturgess to James R. Manion III, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of March, 1999, and recorded in Book 2613, Page 388, in Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Durham, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 3 in Block M of Homestead Heights Extension 6 as per plat and survey thereof now on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County in Plat Book 32 at page 15, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 3011 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27704. Parcel ID 128085 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.

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 226 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John F. Strickland, Jr. to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of August, 2004, and recorded in Book 4534, Page 160, in Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Durham, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying on the eastern side of Allister Road (formerly called Franklin Road), and being all of Lots 153 and 154 of Fletcher Hills as per plat and survey thereof now on file in Plat Book 49 at Page 18 in the office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County, to which plat reference is hereby expressly made for a more particular description of same. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 931 Allister Road, Durham, North Carolina. Being that parcel of land conveyed to John F. Strickland, Jr. from Graham Eugene Seagroves and wife Nancy L. Seagroves by that deed dated 02/05/1996 and recorded 02/06/1996 in Deed Book 2162, at Page 602 of the Durham County, NC Public 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. 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 827 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Janice M. Townsend to Reinhardt Milam & Fisher, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of October, 2007, and recorded in Book 5784, Page 996, in Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Durham, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying on the southern side of Deer Run, containing 9,750 square feet, more or less, and BEING all of Lot 8 of DEER RUN, Section Two, as per plat and survey thereof now on file in Plat Book 117 at Page 4 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County, to which plat reference is hereby expressly made for a more particular description of same. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1306 Deer Run, Durham, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1186407 (FC.FAY)

Forsyth NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 27 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by China Blackmon to Jennifer Grant, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of June, 2012, and recorded in Book RE 3063, Page 4417, 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 March 22, 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 No. 362, as shown on the MAP FOR WYNGATE VILLAGE, PHASE 1, SECTION 3A, as recorded in Plat Book 58, Page 117 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 5557 Farm House Trail, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. 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: 1192407 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 51 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tammy Bodenhamer and Kevin Bodenhame (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kevin Bodenhamer and Tammy Bodenhamer) to John A. Richardson, III, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of March, 2009, and recorded in Book RE 2879, Page 3708, and Order in Book 3314, Page 1477, 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 March 22, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being known and designated as Lot Number 23, as shown on the map of Balmoral, Section One, as recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 75, 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 6455 Bannockburn Road, Rural Hall, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1198371 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1367 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Darrell C. Fleming man and Valerie L. Fleming to David H. Caffey, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of November, 2004, and recorded in Book RE 2521, Page 2022, 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 March 22, 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 existing iron pipe lying in the north right-ofway line of Queen's Grant Road, said iron marking the southeast corner of the property conveyed to Gary L. Nelson and wife, Annette B. Nelson in Book 1478, Page 1847, Forsyth County Registry; running thence with the east line of the Nelson property North 24 deg. 12' 17" West 426.53 feet to a new iron lying in the south line of the property conveyed to W.E. Wolff and wife, Darlene K. Wolff in Book 981, Page 712, Forsyth County Registry; running thence with the south line of the Wolff property North 56 deg. 13' 00" East 150.97 feet to an existing iron, said iron marking the northwest corner of the property conveyed to David J. Perez and wife, Diana S. Perez in Book 1908, Page 1875, Forsyth County Registry; running thence with the west line of the Perez property South 34 deg. 26' 39" East 316.71 feet to an existing iron; continuing thence with the west line of the Perez property South 29 deg. 04' 50" East 124.28 feet to an existing iron lying in the north right-of-way line of Queen's Grant Road; running thence with the north right-of-way line of Queen's Grant Road South 55 deg. 52' 46" West 34.12 feet to an existing iron; continuing thence with the north right-of-way line of Queen's Grant Road as it curves to the right South 62 deg. 33' 56" West (RAD = 592.99 feet) a chord distance of 182.41 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 1.890 acres, more or less, and being all of Lot 22 and part of Lots 21 and 23 of Bethania Woods, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 100, Forsyth County Registry, and being Tax Lots 21A , 22 and 23B, Block 3635, according to a survey by William Franklin Tatum, R.L.S. L-3163, for C. Kent McNeer, and wife Rebecca A. McNeer, dated May 24, 1997, and being designated as Job Number S-7528. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4879 Queens Grant Road, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. 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: 1197042 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 72 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Justin P. Hines (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Justin Hines) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of September, 2009, and recorded in Book RE 2913, Page 939, 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 March 29, 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 312, Section 3, Canterbury Subdivision, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 173, Forsyth County Register of Deeds of Office; Reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2211 Stonehaven Road, Kernersville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1202539 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Wednesday, March 15, 2017 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 323 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Thalaferro A. Huntley and Angela S. Huntley (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): J I L Trust) to W. Haynes Foster, Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of February, 2007, and recorded in Book RE 2729, Page 93, 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 March 29, 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 on an iron stake in the north right-of-way line of Philpark Drive, said iron stake being the southeast corner of the Donald S. Van Etten property as is recorded in Deed Book 922, Page 279 of the Forsyth County Registry; running thence with the north right-ofway line of said Philpark Drive the following two (2) courses and distances, namely: South 64 deg. 09' East 59.25 feet to an iron stake; thence, South 58 deg. 39' East 51.78 feet to an iron stake, a new corner by Herman Walker; thence the following two (2) new lines by said Walker, namely: North 18 deg. 00' East 205.00 feet to an iron stake; thence North 64 deg. 10' West 110.0 feet to an iron stake, the northeast corner of said Van Etten; thence, with the east line of said Van Etten, South 18 deg. 02' West 199.94 feet to the place of beginning, containing 0.503 acres, more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3925 Philpark 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 holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1173170 (FC.FAY)

Guilford NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 438 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ellen K. Contogiannis (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Ellen D. Contogiannis) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 2nd day of March, 2005, and recorded in Book 6299, Page 2999, in Guilford 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 Guilford 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, West Door U-G Level in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on March 22, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Morehead, in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Premises in Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina, described as follows: Being all of Lot #14, in Block #1, in Section #6 in the subdivision known as Friendley Acres, a plat of which is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, in Plat Book #48, at Page #67. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3529 Spicebush Trail, Greensboro, North Carolina. The property is conveyed with all rights, privileges and appurtenances and subject to all easements, encroachments, restrictions and reservations as of record may appear. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1186715 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 49 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Raymond E. Jones to Trustee Services if Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of August, 2009, and recorded in Book RE 2910, Page 3465, 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 March 22, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Old Town, in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described property: A tract or parcel of land in the County of Forsyth and State of North Carolina, in Old Town Township, and bounded as follows: Being known and designated as Lot No. 2, as shown on the plat entitled Cedarfield Place, Section One, as recorded in Plat Book 36, Page 25, 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 3847 Cedarfield Place Court, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Being the same parcel conveyed to Raymond E. Jones from Ted B. Monk, Melanie O. Monk, V. Donald McCroskey and Bette M. McCroskey, by virtue of a Deed dated 4/14/1994, recorded 4/28/1994, in Deed Book 1822, Page 2732, County of Forsyth, State of North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1201113 (FC.FAY)

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John Scott Davis and Robin M. Davis to Peter F. Makowiecki, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of August, 2007, and recorded in Book R 6773, Page 516, in Guilford 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 Guilford 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, West Door U-G Level in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on March 22, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: THOSE certain premises comprising a portion of Bellemeade Condominiums, said Condominium having been established under Chapter 47-C of the North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina Condominium Act) and the Declaration of Condominium dated October 20, 2006 and recorded in Book 6646, Page 2929 (Phase1, Units #12-#16)), as amended by Amendment to Declaration of Condominium recorded in Book 6698, Page 617 (Phase 1, Units #8-#11); in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina (the "Declaration"), the premises hereby conveyed being more particularly described as follows: 1. Unit No. 11, in Phase 1 of Bellemeade Condominiums (Units #8-#11) (the "Unit"), as described in the Declaration and as shown on the Plan of Condominium which is recorded in Condominium Plat Book 11, Pages 131-133 of the Guilford County Registry; 2. Unit's Allocated Interest in all Common Elements of the Condominium, including the buildings and the improvements on the land described in the Declaration and as shown on the Plat of Condominium for Phase 1 (Units #12-#16) recorded in Condominium Plat Book 11, Pages 76-78, and as shown on the Plan of Condominium for Phase 1 (Units #8-#11) recorded in Condominium Plat Book 11, Pages 131-133; in the Guilford County Registry. together with the right of ingress to and egress from said property and the right to use, for all purposes, in common with the Grantor, its successors and assigns, and all other occupants from time to time, any and all portions of Bellemeade Condominiums designated by the Declaration as "Common Elements." Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 610 Bellemeade Street, Greensboro, North Carolina. In the event additional units in additional phases are added to the Condominium pursuant to the terms of the Declaration, the Unit's Allocated Interest shall change and be as set forth in the Amendment to the Declaration for such additional phases. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1193377 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1886

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 441

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Cynthia B. Dennis and Jerry K. Dennis, (Jerry K. Dennis, deceased) to Law Office of Bryce B. Mayberry, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of August, 2009, and recorded in Book R 7056, Page 285, and Modification in Book R 7699, Page 1384, in Guilford 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 Guilford 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, West Door U-G Level in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on March 22, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Townhome Unit 1302 as shown per plat of "Foxcroft Townhomes, Section Two," which is recorded in Plat Book 80, at Page 2, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 489 James Court, High Point, 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Shannon J. Kreuser and Mary S. Kreuser (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Shannon Joseph Kreuser and Mary S. Kreuser) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of March, 2005, and recorded in Book 6291, Page 0432, in Guilford 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 Guilford 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, West Door U-G Level in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on March 22, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point, an old iron pin in the northerly rightof-way line of Newton Place, said beginning point being located a distance of 233.50 feet along the northerly right-of-way line of Newton Place from the face of the curb in the westerly side of Oakwood Street, said beginning point being the southwest corner of the property of C.R. Wisenburg and J. Ralph Sechrest; thence from said beginning point along the northerly right-of-way line of Newton Place North 72 deg. 30' West 65 feet to a point, an old iron pin, the southeast corner of the property of Nell J. Brown; thence along the easterly property line of Nell J. Brown North 21 deg. 36' West 183.62 feet to a point, an old iron stake in the southerly property line of the property of Bessie F. Foster Estate; thence along the southerly property line of the said Bessie F. Foster Estate North 80 deg. 45' East 64.95 feet to a point, an old iron pin, the northwesterly corner of the property of C.R. Wisenburg and J. Ralph Sechrest; thence along the westerly property lien of the said C.R. Wisenburg and J. Ralph Sechrest South 22 deg. 03' East 174.37 feet to the point in the northerly right-of-way line of Newton Place, the point and place of BEGINNING. See survey prepared by Audy M. Evans, Registered Land Surveyor captioned "Property of Curtis W. Wood", dated 6-667 and designated Job No. 1503. The above described property was conveyed to C.W. Wood and wife, Bernice I. Wood by deeds recorded in Book 2332, Page 598 and Book 2332, Page 599 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 508 Newton Place, High Point, 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.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2289 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Martha Gower to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of June, 2013, and recorded in Book R 7498, Page 826, in Guilford 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 Guilford 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, West Door U-G Level in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Center Grove, in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Center Grove in the County of Guilford in the State of NC Being all of Lots 21, 22 and 23, Block B, Watlington Forest Subdivision, according to a plat or map thereof recorded in Plat Book 19, at Page 78, Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 721 Prince Road, Greensboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1197170 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1599 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Marwan Mujali, (Marwan Mujali, deceased) (Heirs of Marwan Mujali: Haya Mujali aka Haya Marwan Mujali, Maha Mujali aka Maha Marwan Mujali and Jihad Mujali aka Jihad Marwan Mujali) to United General Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of September, 2006, and recorded in Book R 6600, Page 643, in Guilford 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 Guilford 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, West Door U-G Level in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on March 22, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 7 of the Subdivison of the property of Cone Mills Corporation as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 18, at Page 15, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1908 White Street, Greensboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1201010 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Wednesday, March 15, 2017

B8 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2466 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Alfred S. Sesay to Kenneth E. Flynt, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of September, 2007, and recorded in Book R 6795, Page 1540, in Guilford 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 Guilford 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, West Door U-G Level in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on March 22, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 103, Section Two, The Pines, as per plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 50, Page 6. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3102 Pine Cone Trail, Greensboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1185864 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2208 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jerry D. Smith and Janet C. Smith (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jerry Dale Smith and Janet Crabtree Smith) to Richard M. Pearman, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of November, 2002, and recorded in Book 5683, Page 0158, in Guilford 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 Guilford 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, West Door U-G Level in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the center line of Mizell Road, a corner with Hillard and in Ed Johnson's line (it being the northeast corner of the property conveyed to Hillard by Charlie Mizell by deed dated March 16, 1946); and running thence with the center line of Mizell Road North 01 deg. 50 min. West 85 feet to a point in said center line of said road; thence North 89 deg. 15 min. West 283.66 feet (this line passing over a stake 30 feet from the center of Mizell Road) to an iron pipe; thence South 01 deg. 50 min. East 85 feet to a stake in Hillard's line; thence with Hillard's line South 89 deg. 15 min. East 283.66 feet (this line passing over an iron pipe 30 feet from the center line of Mizell Road) to the BEGINNING. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3601 Mizell Road, Greensboro, North Carolina. The above described property is subject to the right of way of Mizell Road of 30 feet along the entire front of 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. 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: 1197269 (FC.FAY)

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Danielle M. Harner and Charles A. Person to The law office of Daniel A. Fulco, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of December, 2004, and recorded in Book 2703, Page 246, in Moore 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 Moore 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 Carthage, Moore County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 23, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Moore, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All of that certain tract or parcel of land situated in Little River Township, Moore County, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 1 as shown on map entitled "Lobelia Road Estates" prepared by Thomas J. Matthews, RLS dated October 30, 1986, appearing of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Plat Cabinet 3, Slide 257, to which record reference is hereby made for a more particular description. For further reference see Book 933, at Page 198, BEING the same property conveyed to Kimberly L. Gallimore and Connie Tacia by deed from Edward Lee McCrimmon and his wife, Tammy Coulter McCrimmon, dated June 23, 2004, recorded August 2, 2004 in Deed Book 2614, Page 425, Moore County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 665 Morris Bridge Road, Vass, 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mark Christopher Amerson and Vickie Godwin Amerson to Constance R. Stienstra, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of October, 2004, and recorded in Book 2098, Page 68, in Nash 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 Nash 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 Nashville, Nash County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Rocky Mount, in the County of Nash, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land, with the improvements thereon, situated in the City of Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount Township, Nash County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being known and designated as all of Lot 3, Block C, Section 1, of that subdivision known as Maplewood as shown on a map thereof recorded in the Nash County Public in Map Book 13 at Page 30; reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 925 Beechwood Drive, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This is the same property conveyed to Mark Christopher Amerson and wife, Vickie Godwin Amerson by deed of Nancy Aycock a/k/a Nancy Jackson Murphy and Benjamin W. Aycock, dated January 17, 2001 and recorded August 1, 2001 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Nash County in Book 1801, Page 635. Parcel Number: 3749-0518-0632 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.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 58 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jason S. McGalliard to TRSTE, INC., Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of August, 2004, and recorded in Book 2617, Page 448, in Moore 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 Moore 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 Carthage, Moore County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 23, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Moore, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot No. 16, Montford Park, Block No. 2 Revised, as shown on plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Moore County, North Carolina, in Map Book 2-A, Page 107. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 511 West Chapin Road, Aberdeen, 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 thevalidity 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: 1177832 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 169 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Linda B. Deans, (Linda B. Deans, deceased) (Heirs of Linda B. Deans: Rodney Deans, Janius Bradford and Unknown Heirs of Linda B. Deans) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of January, 2012, and recorded in Book 2596, Page 690, in Nash 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 Nash 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 Nashville, Nash County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Nash, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Known as 1417 Brookmeade Court, Rocky Mount, NC and being Lot 51, Block A, Section 2 of Old Farm Subdivision, as shown on that map recorded in Map Book 13, Page 357, Nash County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1417 Brookmeade Court, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1176926 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 207 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Thurman M. Pulley, Trustee of the Thurman Pulley Trust dated 10/12/2004, (Thurman M. Pulley, deceased) (Heirs of Thurman M. Pulley: Tammie M. Pulley and Unknown Heirs of Thurman M. Pulley) to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of May, 2008, and recorded in Book 2404, Page 190, in Nash 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 Nash 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 Nashville, Nash County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Nash, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain property situated in the City of Spring Hope, in the County of Nash and State of North Carolina and being described in a deed dated 10/12/2004 and recorded 11/08/2004 in Book 2097, Page 771 among the land records of the county and state set forth above and referenced as follows: Premises in township, Nash County, North Carolina, described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center line of State Road 1306, whichpoint is a corner for Tracts C and D on the map hereinafter referred to and which is marked by an iron in the southern right of way line of State Road 1306; thence along the dividing line between Tracts C and D and C and E, S. 34 degrees 49' W. 667.09 feet to an iron, a corner for Tract C and E in the Burt Wood line; thence N. 56 degrees 40' W, 224 feet to an iron in the Hathaway line; thence N. 5 degrees 39' E. 603.35 feet to an iron, a corner for Tract A; thence alongthe dividing line between Tracts C and A, and C and B, S. 58 degrees 55' E. 209.26 feet to an iron; thence H. 32 degrees 07' E. 194 feet to a point in the Cantor line of State Road 1306; thence along the center line of State Road 1306, 8. 64 degrees 46' B. 286.65 feat to the beginning, containing 5.34 acres t id being Tract C as shown on map entitled, "Property of Clifford R. Pulley and Thurman Pulley," by William B. McLntyre, C.E., dated June 21, 1972. Subject to: restrictions, conditions, covenants, rights, rights of way, and easements now ofrecord, if any. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3256 N Old Franklin Road, Spring Hope, North Carolina. Tax Mapor Parcel ID No.: 2861-0014-7421 Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1189006 (FC.FAY)

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The creative minds behind Bida Manda have big plans brewing for the space next door to their downtown restaurant on South Blount Street. The dumpling is a food that runs through all cultures as a go-to comfort food and Brewery Bhavana will bring that comfort in the form of dim sum. Along with the dim sum restaurant they will offer a brewery, taproom, and flower shop — all scheduled to open the end of March. brewerybhavana.com

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High Point Beginning this week, the Triad officially has a new event space option in Noah’s of High Point. The 7,784 square foot event space includes a performance stage that rises out of the floor in the main hall and small and large conference rooms for smaller events. noahsweddings.com

Durham Everything is coming up donuts and biscuits for Rise Biscuits Donuts Founder Tom Ferguson as he gets ready for expansion beyond North Carolina’s border. This month the tenth franchise within the state will open in Holly Springs quickly followed by an April 1 opening of a Dallas, Texas franchise. Following that, the company is set to add locations in Georgia and Virginia. risebiscuitsdonuts.com PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE T. NGUYEN | NORTH STATE JOURNAL

Steph Smith hand stamps a cuff bracelet as her mother, Zulay, creates necklaces at their studio in Raleigh. The mother-daughter team behind Zass Design use up-cycled materials — including beer cans and vinyl records — in their jewelry designs.

Mother-daughter duo shares business and designs By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal

ALEIGH — Beer and drink cans, vinyl records, and party invitations are all recyclable materials. Instead of tossing them aside in a bin, a mother-daughter duo with a creative flare and graphic design talent developed a way to turn those pieces into wearable works of art. Zass Designs, the artistic invention of Zulay and Steph Smith, creates handmade, sustainable jewelry from rescued aluminum cans from around the globe. “We want to make people more aware of recycling — that drives us the most. You can wear beautiful pieces that are helping the environment, making you feel good, and helping you make a difference,” said Zulay. “Look around the house. You can find beauty in what people normally throw in the garbage.” Beauty in ordinary objects they did find. Back in 2009, when Zulay’s daughter, Steph, was a student at East Carolina University she used her tickets stubs from football games and turned those into earrings. Her friends loved them, and the jewelry line evolved. “The earrings made from the paper of football tickets were a big hit at tailgates. Everything started with paper, and we’ve evolved to using different materials to create beautiful jewelry that has a sustainable aspect,” said Steph. The paper line of earrings now includes custom orders made from wedding and baby shower invitations. Zass Designs has evolved to also carry earrings made from old vinyl records and cuffs from aluminum cans. Inside the studio you’ll find a wall of cans where cuffs are made depending on color patterns and seasons (pinks, yellows, and oranges See ZASS DESIGN, page C5

Charlotte SouthPark’s Corkbuzz restaurant is expanding and adding to their concept with a next door sister location featuring a wine bar along with retail. The new space will be called The Cellar @ Corkbuzz. The space will offer classes, wine dinners, and private events, and it will be open to the public as a wine bar serving small plates beginning this week. charlotte.corkbuzz.com

coming sunday Turtles, lizards, and gators oh my! We spent the day at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences to learn more about these important pieces of our N.C. ecosystem puzzle. the good life

Cuff bracelets made from beer cans and earrings made from broken vinyl records are among the types of jewelry created at Zass Design.

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just a pinch One way to brighten the dreary days of winter while transitioning

into spring is to bring the outside inside with potted wheatgrass. The seeds take approximately four days to sprout and around 14 days to be full enough to be used as decor. Your little potted lawn provides a precious spot to place Easter eggs, and it works as a lovely tablescape or a bright green centerpiece.

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the trend vs. the staple trending | deep colors The colors are dark and deep, and I’ve got walls to cover before I sleep. The color trends for 2017 are rich and beclouded like the Benjamin Moore color of the year, shadow. The darker colors make for a steamy and sophisticated look to modernize a space. If diving into an entire room of a deeper hue feels like too much, try painting a built-in or an accent wall as a warm-up.

staple | neutrals Painting a room in a soft neutral is a tried and true way to brighten up a space. For instance, if you have a space with not enough sunlight you can fake it with your choice of paint. Behr even went so far as to categorize their lines this season into confident, composed, and comfortable with the earthtoned neutrals falling into the composed category.

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Spring cleaning and closet preservation tips By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal With spring around the corner it is time to start thinking about de-cluttering your closet and tucking away those winter clothes until next season. The best way to prepare for the change in wardrobe is to evaluate what is in the closet and decide if it is worthy of taking up the valuable real estate known as space. Ask yourself: Does this fit? Do I like the cut and color? Is it in style? Have I worn this recently? If the answer is no, then to the donation pile it goes. Homeless and women’s shelters, Goodwill, Salvation Army, and even your local community theater troupe are in need of clothing. Lightweight clothing on quality hangers (no wire, please) can be stored in breathable garment bags to keep them wrinkle free. Fold and stack heavy knit items. Dry clean and store winter coats, scarves, and sweater dresses. Avoid storage in cardboard boxes as they break down easily and are inviting to insects. Plastic containers with lids are the best option, and climate control is important. Avoid storing clothing in the basement or attic. Keep a few transitional pieces such as lightweight sweaters and long sleeve t-shirts for evening bonfires in the summer and night walks on the beach when it tends to be windy and cool. After the clothes have been separated and sorted, it’s the perfect opportunity to organize your closet. Depending on preference, you can organize by color or style (sleeveless, off the shoulder, short sleeves, etc.). If you are a person who needs to plan outfits in advance, then group pieces by cluster. Cluster a pair of blue jeans, a pair of blue shorts, a white blouse, a light jacket and a matching blazer to make two outfits – one for day and one for night. Cleaning out the closet for the changing of the seasons doesn’t have to be a chore. Use it as a time to switch it up, donate, and get organized for a stylish spring.

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Whichever shade you choose the experimenting with light and hue and choosing of colors can be a fun exercise.

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Irish soda bread A fresh loaf of Irish soda bread pairs perfectly with butter, marmalades, stews, and can even be made into sandwiches.

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By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal Once a year, the Irish and Irish-at-heart gather for a celebration honoring the patron saint of Ireland. A day set aside for a religious feast honoring St. Patrick has evolved into an international festival featuring parades, dancing, beer, bread, and lots of green. Who was St. Patrick? St. Patrick was born in Britain towards the end of the fourth century. Born to wealthy parents, St. Patrick was kidnapped at the age of 16 by Irish raiders who were robbing his family’s estate. He was taken to Ireland where he was forced into slavery for six years. During those years, he spent most of his time alone as a shepherd in the fields. It was during this time of fear and solitude that he turned to God and became a devout Christian. Patrick eventually escaped captivity and returned to Britain; however, after years of religious study, he felt God was calling him to return to Ireland. Patrick found success converting the Irish to Christianity until his death in the late 400s. How did the traditions evolve? Celebrations honoring St. Patrick are held on March 17 which is known to be the date of his death.

The legends of his livelihood continue to flourish through the Irish culture. The most well-known legend is that of the shamrock. It is believed he used this threeleaved plant to explain the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) to the pagan Irish. Historians believe the symbolic color of green was taken from the green flag used by the Irish Catholic Confederation. Historians also note St. Patrick was associated with the color of blue and not green. It wasn’t until 1762 that the first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held, where Irish soldiers who were serving in the English military marched through the streets of New York City. Today, millions join in parades all around the world. People continue to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a variety of ways. Forty pounds of green dye are used to turn the Chicago River green. Many cook a traditional Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage, and many wear green, gather with friends, and throw a party. Where did Irish Soda Bread originate? For traditionalists, the baking of Irish Soda Bread is a must for St. Patrick’s Day. The bread is known as a product of a pour country for its simplest ingredients of flour, baking soda, soured

milk, and salt. The baking soda is used as a leavening agent instead of yeast, and the soured milk is used to moisten and activate the soda. The excess of baking soda helps with the texture that tends to be crisp and crusty, while the interior of the bread is tender and fluffy. As the legend is told, before baking, a cross was cut on the top with a knife to ward off the devil and protect the household. Soda bread is shaped dif-

Irish Soda Bread Ingredients 4 cup flour 4 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoons baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup softened butter ¼ cup melted butter 1 ¼ cup buttermilk 1 egg

Instructions Heat oven to 375 F and grease a baking sheet. Mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup buttermilk and egg to dry ingredients and mix until combined.

ferently based on the region of Ireland in which it is being prepared. In the Southern regions it is shaped and baked as a round loaf with a cross marked on top. In the Northern regions, the soda bread is flattened into a round disc and divided into four equal triangular shapes; each triangle is then cooked on a flat griddle. Use our take on an Irish Soda Bread recipe below to add some texture, taste, and tradition to your St. Patrick’s day.

Flour work surface. Turn out dough and knead briefly. Shape dough into a round shape and place on prepared sheet. Whisk together 1/4 cup melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk. Brush loaf with buttermilk mixture and cut an X in the top of the loaf. Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Brush with buttermilk mixture every 15 minutes or so while baking.

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style A new fashion staple in a lady’s wardrobe is the cut-out shoulder top. Designed to accentuate the shoulders, this top keeps you cool and comfortable on those airy and sunny days. This versatile piece can be worn for a day at the farmer’s market or for a night filled with fine cuisine. For a causal style, pair the top with jeans or shorts and sandals. For a dressier look, style the look with pants and heels. Makeup, hairstyle, and accessories should be subtle to keep the focus on your shoulders. Go for it — don’t be shoulder shy!

the frame One last time around for Roundabout Art Gallery

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Tyra Banks Named Host of ‘America’s Got Talent’ By Debra Birnbaum Reuters LOS ANGELES — Tyra Banks has been crowned the new host of “America’s Got Talent.” Howie Mandel, who serves as one of the show’s judges, made the announcement Sunday via Twitter. Banks replaces Nick Cannon, who has served as host of “America’s Got Talent” since 2009. Cannon announced last month that he was leaving the show after a falling out with the network over a joke told on a Showtime comedy special. In the special, Cannon told a racially charged joke employing “NBC” as an acronym incorporating a racial slur. He claimed in a Facebook post that NBC executives threatened to terminate him over the joke. “After days of deliberating over some extremely disappointing news that I was being threatened with termination by Executives because of a comedy special that was only intended to bring communities closer together, I was to be punished for a joke,” Cannon wrote. Banks was the host of the long-running “America’s Next Top Model,” which ended its run on The CW after 23 seasons. “Since I was a little girl, I’ve been obsessed with grandiose acts and performers who make the seemingly impossible possible,” said Banks. “I love how ‘AGT’ brings that feeling into everyone’s home, capturing the best of people who come out and give it their all to make those big, fierce and outrageous dreams come true. I look forward to connecting with the dreamers, having fun and giving hugs and words of encouragement when needed. And maybe I’ll get one or two performers to smize for the audience!” Paul Telegdy, NBC’s president of alternative and reality, said, “Tyra is the complete package: Out-of-this-world talented, funny, brilliant and all heart. In whatever she has done, she has always connected with audiences around the world. Her vivacious spirit will infuse ‘AGT’ in a big way.” “America’s Got Talent” ranks as the mostwatched summer alternative series. Season 12 is set to begin filming in Los Angeles this month, along with judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Mel B. “Welcome to the ‘A merica’s Got Talent’ family, Tyra! This is really exciting,” said Cowell, who is also executive producer and creator of the “Got Talent” format. He joined the judging panel last season.

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Paintings by Sherri Stewart and Robert Rankin as well as work by other artists are on display at Roundabout Art Gallery in Raleigh. The gallery will be closing permanently after a last celebration during April’s First Friday event.

By Jennifer Wood North State Journal When the artists behind Roundabout Art Gallery came together eight years ago they were looking to create a space to create and lift up fellow art and artists while making an impact on their community. “We have held special fundraising events for Arts Access, a group that encourages and enables persons with disabilities to have full access to arts programs, raised thousands of dollars for supplies for local high school art departments, Habitat for Humanity, and the Food Bank just to name a few,” said Anna Ball Hodge, one of the founding gallery owners. Those talented creators and art patrons at Roundabout Art Gallery will close their doors next month. “We have had a great run not only with our own 25 collective artists ranging in age from 2293, but we also featured different guest artists every month.” said Hodge. A prolific and accomplished artist herself, Hodge assures that although the physical space at 305 Oberlin Road in Raleigh is closing the artists and creators will go on making and sharing their talents with the community. The end will come with fanfare as the

A piece by artist J. Payne sits outside of the Roundabout Art Gallery.

gallery plans to “go out with a bang,” according to Hodge. On Friday, April 7 the artists will come together one last time for a final First Friday to hold a big party. “We are so appreciative for the support we have received from the Triangle.”

For more information about the gallery check their website at: roundaboutartcollective.com and stay informed about First Friday events tune in to: godowntownraleigh.com/first-friday-raleigh

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The state of style with fashion blogger Molly Stillman

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PHOTO COURTESY OF Em Grey Photography

By Samantha Gratton North State Journal eet Molly Stillman — fashion blogger, wife, mother, M podcast host, Tar Heel fan, and

Durham resident. With a big smile and infectious laugh, Molly is sure to be someone you’d want to meet. Her blog is just as personable, making you feel like you just went shopping with one of your friends as she shares pieces of her life between photos of the latest trends. We did a little Q&A to hear her thoughts on style and blogging as well as her life and passions. NSJ: What upcoming trends are you most excited about? Stillman: I am so excited for the return of color! The past few years, the trendy colors have been very muted. Pale pinks, white, tans, and even dark maroons, greens, etc. But this spring and summer I think we’re going to see a lot of bright, bold colors like teals and blues and pinks and corals! I can’t wait!

Shelves of aluminum cans are organized according to color at the Zass Design studio.

Is there a style you love but don’t feel like you could pull off?

ZASS DESIGN from page C1

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The past year or so I have seen the return of overalls, and I just don’t think I could ever put a pair of overalls on without feeling like I’m either: a) back in 1994, or b) 3 years old. I know there are ways to wear them, and I see them look cute on some people, but not me.

PHOTO COURTESY OF Rebecca Keller Photography

matter how old you are or what size you are, you CAN get dressed every day and feel confident in your clothes!

Do you ever look in your closet and think, “Ugh, I have nothing to wear”?

Then, what has been the hardest part about being a fashion blogger?

I definitely used to, but not anymore. The past few years I’ve really gotten my closet down to pieces that I love and feel confident in. I’ve stopped buying things just for the sake of buying them, and now I only buy pieces I absolutely adore.

I think the hardest thing is staying true to my own style and my own aesthetic. For me, it’s not about trends or what everyone else is doing or wearing. I want to combine trends with what works for my own body and my own personal style.

What piece do you think every woman should own?

You’d already been blogging for several years before getting pregnant with your daughter, Lilly, and then your son, Amos. How did becoming a mom impact your style?

By far, my staple wardrobe piece is a great denim jacket. I love denim jackets so much I own four! (All in different washes, of course.) Denim jackets go with so much and are such versatile pieces!

It made a huge impact … it was a big adjustment getting dressed everyday and feeling like a human while also being realistic because I was breastfeeding (and being covered in spit-up and baby fluids!). I just realized that I had to be honest with myself and know that I’m not likely to wear heels or a fancy dress all that often … but that doesn’t mean I can’t be stylish!

When did you first start blogging about fashion and what do you love most about it? While I’ve been blogging for nearly a decade, I’ve only been blogging about fashion for five years. It really started when I realized that I was in a huge style rut, and I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone. What I love most about it is that I’m able to show women (and even more importantly, moms) that it doesn’t

What are some of your favorite styles for kids? PHOTO COURTESY OF Em Grey Photography

I love dressing my kids to look like … kids! Maybe that sounds

strange, but sometimes I feel like some brands try to make kids look like little adults, and I’m not about that. Kids grow up so fast, I want them to be able to run and jump and play and get dirty, and I want their clothes to hold up to all of that! You focus a lot on fair trade and ethical products. What got you started on that and why is it so important to you? I became interested in fair trade and ethical fashion in 2011 when I first traveled to Kenya and visited the Kazuri bead factory in Nairobi. It was the first time I really learned about how having a job and being paid a fair wage can positively impact someone’s life. That started me on a journey to learn as much as I could about ethical manufacturing and fair trade brands. When I learned about how so much of what we buy is made by people who aren’t paid a fair wage, are not working in safe conditions, are coerced, and even forced to work… not to mention child labor, etc. I had a really hard time shopping the way I used to after that. I learned that by every purchase we make, we are casting a vote for the kind of world we want to live in. I could go on, but this is an issue that I’m so passionate about. Check out Molly Stillman’s blog at: stillbeingmolly.com.

It’s harvest time! Plan a family outing and visit a pick-your-own orchard to take home the freshest of the fresh. Or look for locally grown apple and fresh apple cider at one of the many roadside markets or in your favorite grocery store. To find an orchard or roadside market near you, visit www.ncapplegrowers.com NC Apple Growers Association

for spring) or from graphic images and words printed on the can. “I have a sketchbook that I carry with me everywhere and have one on my nightstand. When ideas pop, I’m ready to jiggle, pencil, and draw until it’s done,” said Zulay. “Designs start from Mom’s sketchbook, and she often texts me in the middle of the night with ideas,” laughs Steph. “She’s a designing machine.” Both boast degrees and previous jobs in the graphic design field. They use those skills and talents to design their pieces. A lot of our pieces are organic and geometric in style,” said Steph. “In the studio, we want to design, create and go for it,” said Zulay. “I’m always studying the latest trends – tassels, bright colors, circles, and geometric shapes – to design our lines.” “When designing a piece, we ask ourselves, ‘What material would work for this? How should it hang? What colors pair well together? Should the earrings be studs or dangle?’” said Steph. Friends and customers leave packages of cans on their studio doorstep. Old records are given from the record shop. People have come to send them items they would otherwise recycle. “Working in the industry creating something that also helps our environment makes it so much more precious,” said Steph. “We are happy and excited to represent something sustainable and through our jewelry we are encouraging people to move towards a more sustainable lifestyle that keeps the environment in mind.”

“We want to make people more aware of recycling — that drives us the most. You can wear beautiful pieces that are helping the environment, making you feel good, and helping you make a difference.” Zulay Smith

Here’s a little sass about Zass! Check out these fabulously fun facts about the duo: • “Zass” stands for “Zulay And Stephanie Smith.” • Zulay and Steph have an insane amount of jewelry which includes an earring wall in Steph’s house. • Zass Designs’ very first show was at the Pirate Festival in Greenville. Last year, they were participants in New York Fashion Week. • In a day, they go through five cans in the design process which adds up to approximately 2,000 cans a year. • Zulay is from Venezuela, so salsa music can often be found playing in the background of the studio. • Zass Designs can be found in 100 stores around the United States, one in Venezuela and one in Canada. • The names of pieces are taken from their friends and family. Steph Smith of Zass Design smooths the edges of a St. Patrick’s Day Budweiser can as she makes a cuff bracelet.

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TAKE NOTICE Pitt AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 41 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Samir Khoury and Carolina Khoury aka Carolina R. Khoury (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Samir Y. Khoury and Carolina R. Khoury) to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of August, 2010, and recorded in Book 2776, Page 676, in Pitt 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 Pitt 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 Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on March 28, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pitt, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Pitt County, North Carolina and being all of Lot 142-A of Brook Hollow Subdivision, Section 3 as recorded in Map Book 71 Page 112 of the Pitt County Registry. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 1859-A Cambria Drive, Greenville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1162959 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by David C. Schlienz, separated to John C. MacNeill, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of December, 2006, and recorded in Book 2237, Page 322, in Pitt 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 Pitt 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 Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on March 28, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pitt, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot No. 21 in Block "H", of the Andrew Coghill Subdivision, Addition IV, as shown by Map made by Henry L. and T.W. Rivers, C.E. recorded in Map Book 8, at Page 67, Pitt County Registry, which map is referred to and made a part hereof for a specific description of said property. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1609 East Wright Road, Greenville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1193890 (FC.FAY)

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 209

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 869

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Stephen Shephard and Bernice B. Shephard, (Stephen Shephard and Bernice B. Shephard, both deceased) (Heirs of Stephen Shephard: Stephen Shephard, Jr., Dana Maurice Shephard and Unknown Heirs of Stephen Shephard) to Margaret C. England, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of August, 1989, and recorded in Book 234, Page 13, in Pitt 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 Pitt 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 Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on March 28, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pitt, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the northern right of way line of NC Highway 33, said iron pipe lying 80.77 feet N. 61-15-00 W. from a concrete right of way monument in the northern line of NC Highway 33 at the point where SR 1447 intersects NC Highway 33, from said Beginning Point running with the northern right of way line of NC Highway 33, N. 61-15-00 W. 100.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence running N. 26-11-28 E. 119.90 feet to an iron pipe in the Johnnie David Harrell line; running thence with the Harrell line S. 61-19-54 E. 100.00 feet to an iron pipe, the Vick corner; running thence with the Vick line S. 26-11-39 W. 120.04 feet to the Point of Beginning and being the same property conveyed to John Thomas Flynn and wife, Linda Faye Flynn, by deed of record in Book P-39, page 661, of the Pitt County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 620 West Belvoir Road, Greenville, 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Delbert J. Edwards aka Delbert Edwards and Debra Edwards (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Delbert J. Edwards and Debra L. Edwards) to Joan H. Anderson, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of December, 2008, and recorded in Book D 1700, Page 499, and Modification in Book D 1882, Page 633, and Modification in Book D 2013, Page 516, in Robeson 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 Robeson 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 Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:30 PM on March 30, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Robeson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land located approximately three miles North of the City of Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina, on the South side of and adjacent to the Bee Gee Road, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the South line of the Bee Gee Road, said iron stake being South 77 degrees 51 minutes East 1,470 feet from the East right of way line of the V & CS Railroad, and runs thence with the South line of the Bee Gee Road South 77 degrees 51 minutes East 150 feet to an iron stake; thence at right angles South 12 degrees 09 minutes West 300 feet to an iron stake; thence at right angles North 77 degrees 51 minutes West 150 feet to an iron stake; thence at right angles North 12 degrees 09 minutes East 300 feet to the beginning, and being a part of Block No. 7 of the French and Goode lands as shown and designated on Map No. 2 of the two maps of record in Book of Maps No. 7, Page 96, Robeson County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 608 Bee Gee Road, Lumberton, North Carolina. SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to those restrictive covenants as shown on that deed as recorded in Deed Book 15-B, Page 60, Robeson County Registry. Being the same lot or parcel of land as described in a deed dated July 1, 1992 from Thomas E. Ross and wife, Cheryl E. Ross to Arthur J. Williams, Effie W. Williams, Sandra W. Stamler and Barbara W. Crance (now known as Barbara W. Craig), recorded in Book 765, Page 412, Robeson 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sarah Shoaf Gamble and Robert Chase Gamble, (Robert Chase Gamble, deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Robert Chase Gamble and Sara Shoaf Gamble) to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of October, 2009, and recorded in Book 5230, Page 893, in Union 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 Union 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 Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on March 30, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 26 Forest Hills Subdivision, as shown on Plat recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 16, Union County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 125 Forest Hills Drive, Monroe, 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.

Robeson NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 28 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Syreeta Reed and Ronald Reed, Jr., (Ronald Reed, Jr., Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Syreeta Necole Reed and Ronald Reed, Jr.) to H. Terry Hutchens, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of August, 2008, and recorded in Book D 1684, Page 436, in Robeson 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 Robeson 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 Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:30 PM on March 30, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Robeson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 20 of Acadiana Subdivision, Section Three, as shown on Map recorded in Book of Plats 40, Page 110, Robeson County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 25 Vermillion Drive, Parkton, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1203012 (FC.FAY)

union AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 372 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kenneth C. Corn and Heather A. Corn to A. Grant Whitney, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of May, 2011, and recorded in Book 05540, Page 0599, in Union 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 Union 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 Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on March 23, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 2, Block A, of HILLCREST as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 5 at page 57 in the Union County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 309 Anne Avenue, Waxhaw, North Carolina. Parcel # 05-114-189 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/ security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1183626 (FC.FAY)

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: 1193323 (FC.FAY)

Rowan NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 53 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Billy Grant Garris and Donna Lorraine Messick to Noreen Slaalien, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of October, 2004, and recorded in Book 1020, Page 870, in Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on March 29, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Rowan, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the Eastern margin of North Milford Drive, Russell A. Kincaid’s Southwest corner; thence with Kincaid’s line, North 78 degrees 33 minutes East 435.6 feet to an iron pin; thence South 11 degrees 27 minutes East 100.0 feet to an iron pin in the line of James M. Freeman; thence with Freeman’s line, South 78 degrees 33 minutes West 435.6 feet to an iron pin in the Eastern margin of North Milford Drive; thence with the Eastern margin of North Milford Drive, North 11 degrees 27 minutes West 100.0 feet to the point of BEGINNING, as shown on a survey of the property of Josephine G. Wilson, prepared by Hudson and Almond, Registered Land Surveyors, dated May 17, 1998. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 308 North Milford Drive, Salisbury, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1203818 (FC.FAY)

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union NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 71 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Wayne Mangum and Kenda G. Mangum to Jackie Miller, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of November, 2007, and recorded in Book 04747, Page 0825, and Order in Book 06315, Page 0880, and Order in Book 06315, Page 0882, in Union 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 Union 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 Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on March 30, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron in the common line of Lots 7 and 8 of the Malcolm C. Jenkins Estate Lands as shown on plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 199, Union County Registry, the southwest corner of the Darrell C. Jenkins property (Book 231, Page 695); thence with a line of the said Darrell C. Jenkins property, North 52 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds East, 233.89 feet to an iron; thence two new lines in the Carolyn J. Griffin property as follows: 1st, South 49 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 527.12 feet to an iron; 2nd, South 40 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West, 228.87 feet to an iron in the common line of Lots 7 and 8; thence with said line North 49 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West, 373.34 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 2.90 acres, more or less, according to a survey of Sam Malone and Associates, dated October 30, 1990. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4220 Jenkins Road, Marshville, North Carolina. Together with a non-exclusive right of way approximately 15 feet in width for purpose of ingress and egress extending from the center line of Jenkins Road (State Road # 1965) to the above described tract, said right of way extending 15 feet in a northerly and easterly direction from the following described line; BEGINNING at a point located North 49 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West, 73.42 feet from an iron indicating the easternmost corner of the above described tract and running thence North 81 degrees 37 minutes 05 seconds East, 173.05 feet to a point; thence South 30 degrees 21 minutes 13 seconds East 576.65 feet to a point in the center line of Jenkins Road as shown on a survey of Sam Malone and Associates, dated October 30, 1990. BEGINNING at the Eastern most corner of the Kenda G. Mangum and husband property and runs thence with the old Northeastern boundary line thereof North 49-30-00 West 527.12 feet to an iron; thence North 52-22-89 East 249.34 feet to an iron; thence South 18-03-58 East 449.99 feet; thence South 43-42-10 East 92.30 feet to the point of BEGINNING, as surveyed by Samuel P. Malone, September 29, 2000. 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 courvt 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: 1188316 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 12 SP 572 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Paul B. Pazzaglini and Linda M. Pazzaglini to New Salem, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of December, 1998, and recorded in Book 1187, Page 0345, in Union 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 Union 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 Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on March 30, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lots 103-A and 103-B of AERO PLANTATION, as same is shown on plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet D, File No. 716 of the Union Public Registry, a revision of Lot 103 of AERO PLANTATION as shown in Plat Book 6, Page 88 of the Union Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1017 Baron Road, Waxhaw, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/ security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1198947 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 829

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 185

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 944

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael Wright, and, Patricia Wright, Husband and Wife to Recontrust Company, N.A., Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of July, 2007, and recorded in Book 04650, Page 0501, and Modification in Book 06351, Page 0618, in Union 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 Union 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 Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on March 30, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain property situated in the County of Union and State of North Carolina, being more fully described in a deed dated 08/28/1998 and recorded 08/28/1998, among the land records of the County and State set forth above, in Deed Volume 1138 and Page 659. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1304 Concord Avenue, Monroe, North Carolina. Parcel ID No.: 09226164 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John C. Lillie aka John Lillie and Lisa M. Lillie (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): John Lillie and Lisa Lillie) to M. Patricia Oliver, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of October, 2007, and recorded in Book 012790, Page 00262, 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 March 20, 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 10, Phase II of The Belle Ridge Subdivision, according to plat of the same recorded in Book of Maps 1985, Page 978, and re-recorded in Book of Maps 1985, Page 1185, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8400 Wanstraw Way, Apex, 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gregory McElveen and Tamika McElveen (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Seven One Seven Properties LLC) to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of August, 2006, and recorded in Book 012157, Page 00440, 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 March 20, 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 lot or parcel of land situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: And more precisely described as: Being all of Lot 30, according to a plat entitled “8.802 acres section three, The Woodlands, Westminster Company, Garner, North Carolina, St. Mary’s Township Wake County” and dated August 13, 1984, prepared by Marvin L. Borun and Associates, Greensboro, North Carolina, and recorded in Book of Maps 1984, Page 1314, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1017 Buckhorn Road, 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.

Wake NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 3604 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James D. Andrews and Teresa A. Andrews, husband and wife to CTC Real Estate Services, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of January, 2007, and recorded in Book 012394, Page 00624, 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 March 20, 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 property situated in the County of Wake and State of North Carolina, being more fully described in a Deed dated 06/22/2006 and recorded 06/23/2006, among the land records of the County and State set forth above in Deed Volume 12026 and Page 1042. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 129 Okamato Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1190052 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1669 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John P. Maiocco to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of June, 2013, and recorded in Book 15356, Page 2047, 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 March 20, 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 120, Section Three, Coronado Village Subdivision, as shown on a map recorded in Book of Maps 1979 Page 273 Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 106 Abbey Lane, Cary, North Carolina. Being the same property in Deed dated October 29, 2004 Liber 11082 Folio 2116 by and between Raymond J. Bernard and Georgia W. Bernard unto John P. Maiocco. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1185878 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 200 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Onoria Perez to Fidelity National Title Insurance Co. of New York, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of April, 2004, and recorded in Book 10766, Page 1027, 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 March 27, 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 54, Block C, Idlewood Village Subdivision, as shown on plat recorded in Book of Maps 1971, Page 166, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3217 Winfield Court, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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: 1203234 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Wednesday, March 15, 2017

C8 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 197

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2206

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 196

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2269

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jennifer Y. Miles and Bradley Miles to Ronald D. Haley, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of February, 2013, and recorded in Book 015146, Page 01227, 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 March 27, 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 87, as shown on plat entitled APPLEGATE at PLANTERS WALK, Phase II, St Matthews Township, as shown on plat recorded in Book of Maps 1988, Page 1191, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1211 Tilia Court, Knightdale, 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Austin Ragsdale to Timothy M. Bartosh or William B. Naryka, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of September, 2006, and recorded in Book 12169, Page 764, 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 March 27, 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 25, Willow Run South, as shown in Book of Maps 1973, Page 410, Wake County Registry, less and except that strip conveyed to James G. Mamoulides and wife by deed dated December 19, 1977 and recorded in Book 2595, Page 280, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 801 Willow Run Drive South, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joseph B. Rickman and Megan Cusumano Rickman (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Megan E. Cusumano Rickman and Joseph B. Rickman) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of January, 2013, and recorded in Book 015120, Page 01903, 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 March 27, 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 2 Granite Ridge Townhomes as shown in Book of Maps 2007 Page 187 Wake County Registry. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 104 Leighann Ridge Lane, Rolesville, 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Annette C. White, (Annette C. White, deceased) (Heirs of Annette C. White: Mark Williams, Bella Williams, Hazel Williams and Unknown Heirs of Annette C. White) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of March, 2006, and recorded in Book 011884, Page 01425, 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 March 20, 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 5, Block B, Woodridge, Section One, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Book of Maps 1969, Page 264, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1412 Foxwood Drive, Garner, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/ security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2076 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lillian Owens, (Lillian Owens, deceased) (Heirs of Lillian Owens: Adam W. Owens, Valencia Y. Ige, Othella E. Owens, Thomasene A. Owens and Unknown Heirs of Lillian Owens) to Chicago Title Insurance Co., Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of April, 1999, and recorded in Book 8294, Page 2024, 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 March 20, 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 known and designated as Lot No. 9, Block D, as shown on the map of Rochester Heights of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1909 Boaz Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property 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 201 S. McPherson Church Rd. Suite 232 Fayetteville, NC 28303

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: 1199883 (FC.FAY)

Yadkin

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 195

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 513

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Erick L. Schult (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Erick Shult) to Walter F. Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of July, 2003, and recorded in Book 10299, Page 474, and Re-recorded in Book 10932, Page 210, 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 March 27, 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 141 Addison Reserve, Phase Two, at Perry Creek Subdivision, as shown on a map recorded in Book of Maps 2002, Page 1018, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5920 San Marcos 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 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Anthony Tangredi and Janine C. Tangredi to The Law Office of Jonathan Richardson PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of July, 2013, and recorded in Book 15360, Page 414, 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 March 27, 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 308 as shown on that map entitled “Brighton Forest, Phase 4-A Lots 306-315, 404-416, 424, 437-446 and 468469” by Withers & Ravenel, dated January 23, 2008 and recorded in Book of Maps 2008, Page 641 and 642, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4409 Brighton Ridge Drive, Apex, 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Donald Ray Jester, II to PBRE, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of July, 2012, and recorded in Book 1055, Page 264, in Yadkin 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 Yadkin 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 Yadkinville, Yadkin County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:30 AM on March 28, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the City of East Bend, in the County of Yadkin, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Tract 2, containing 10.007 acres +/-, as shown on plat of survey for Elsie D. Jester, dated April 23, 2009, and recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 513, Yadkin 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.

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 12497 6230 Fairview Road, Suite 315 Charlotte, North Carolina 28210 Phone No: (704) 362-9255 Case No: 1191024 (CFC.CH)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17-SP-11

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