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This Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, photo provided by the North Carolina Department of Transportation shows fish left on Interstate 40 in Pender County in eastern North Carolina after floodwaters receded. Thousands of coastal residents remained on edge Sunday, told they may need to leave their homes because rivers are still rising more than a week after Hurricane Florence slammed into the Carolinas.

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Florence is second wettest storm in 70 years Raleigh Hurricane Florence was the nation’s second rainiest storm in 70 years, a top rainfall meteorologist at NOAA and N.C. State calculated. According to Ken Kunkel, only last year’s Hurricane Harvey rained more over a 14,000 square mile area during four days. Preliminary analysis found more than 17.5 inches fell in the 14,000 square miles of the eastern Carolinas stretching from Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Florence, South Carolina.

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Cosby sentenced to three-to-10 years Norristown, Pa. Bill Cosby left a Pennsylvania courtroom Tuesday in handcuffs to begin serving a three-to-10year prison sentence for sexual assault. Defense lawyers tried to keep the 81-year-old out of prison while he appeals his conviction, saying he’s frail and legally blind. Judge Steven O’Neill refused their plea for Cosby to remain on house arrest, ruling Tuesday that Cosby could “quite possibly be a danger to the community.” Cosby was convicted of drugging and molesting Temple University athletics administrator Andrea Constand.

Duke says its data show no harm from flooded coal ash storage Charlotte Duke Energy said Monday that results from water samples collected downstream of the flooded coal ash depository at L.V. Sutton Power Station near Wilmington showed no negative impacts to the Cape Fear River and no elevated readings for lead, arsenic or other toxic heavy metals. Inspectors from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality also collected samples of the river water. Officials said those results should be available later in the week.

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A pickup truck drives on a flooded road past a farm house that is surrounded by flooded fields from tropical storm Florence in Hyde County, NC, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018.

Eastern NC businesses clean up after Florence Owner of popular Morehead City brew pub recounts how storm “tore roof off” his business By David Larson For the North State Journal WITH TWO MORE deaths announced by Gov. Cooper on Monday, the North Carolina death toll from Hurricane Florence has reached 35. Roads remain flooded and closed across portions of eastern North Carolina, but the major thoroughfares, most notably, I-40 and I-95, have now reopened. For esidents of the region, data on deaths and flooding doesn’t tell the full story. Many businesses were especially hard hit and will be dealing with the after-effects of Florence for the foreseeable future. Russell Lewis, owner of Tight Lines Pub and Brewing Company in Morehead City and Queen Anne’s Revenge in Beaufort, told the North State Journal how the storm devastated one of his businesses. Lewis, a Beaufort native, first opened Queen Anne’s Revenge, a popular pizza restaurant on the docks in Beaufort, after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill and returning home to the Crystal Coast. The restaurant was a success so they then decided to open a brew pub in neighboring Morehead City. The family chose a historic building in the heart of the popular downtown and got to work renovating it. Russell’s grandfather was the general contractor for the project, his dad did the electric work and he did a lot of the labor himself. After opening, Tight Lines was embraced by the community and by the throngs of tourists who pass through Morehead City every day. “Tight Lines is the only brew pub in the county, be-

“We went inside and it was like walking into an indoor storm. It was literally raining inside. I was in complete awe. It was a moment I’ll never forget.” Russell Lewis. owner of Tight Lines Pub and Brewing Company

NC farmers could take billions in targets Iran as losses from Florence US world leaders gather at UN See FLORENCE, page A3

By Donna King North State Journal RALEIGH, N.C. — The damage to North Carolina’s agriculture industry from Hurricane Florence could reach well into the billions of dollars. “I think it’s easily going to be in the billions of dollars,” N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said, calling the damage “catastrophic” and “unbelievable.” Florence came as the second swing in a one-two punch, the first being Hurricane Matthew in 2016. However, this time it’s worse. Matthew hit in October, when most of the crops had already been harvested. This time, losses to tobacco, cotton and corn crops are sure, and farmers are watching sweet potatoes and peanuts carefully to see if the floodwaters jeopardized their below-surface survival. “This hurricane couldn’t have come at a worse time,” North

Carolina Farm Bureau President Larry Wooten said. North Carolina damage estimates are expected to come in next week, but it isn’t looking good so far from the limited view they have. Standing water still blocks roads into farming areas of central and eastern North Carolina where five of the state’s top six farming counties are within the hardest-hit areas. In tobacco alone, Graham Boyd, chief executive of the Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina, estimates losses could total as much as 125 million pounds, valued at $250 million to $350 million, primarily because about 40 percent of the tobacco crop remained in the field when Florence came ashore. Beyond crops, livestock losses in North Carolina are estimated at 3.4 million poultry and 5,500 hogs so far, the state Agriculture See AGRICULTURE, page A2

President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if defiance continues By Matthew Lee Associated Press NEW YORK — President Donald Trump and his top national security aides lashed out at Iran with unusual venom Tuesday, warning Tehran that it faced severe consequences if it defied the United States. Speeches by the president before the U.N. General Assembly and by national security adviser John Bolton to an organization that opposed the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, from which the Trump administration withdrew in May, appeared to mark an escalation of rhetoric. Trump blasted what he called

“If you cross us, our allies, or our partners; if you harm our citizens; if you continue to lie, cheat and deceive, yes, there will indeed be hell to pay.” U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton Iran’s “corrupt dictatorship” and accused its leaders of enriching themselves through massive embezzlement and raiding state coffers to spread “mayhem” across the Middle East and around the world. Bolton warned Iran that there would be “hell to pay” if it crossed the U.S. or its allies and partners. See TRUMP, page A2

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Early results boost hopes for historic gene editing attempt The first human gene editing study tried to change human DNA to cure disease

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By Marilynn Marchione The Associated Press CHAPEL HILL — Early, partial results from a historic gene editing study give encouraging signs that the treatment may be safe and having at least some of its hoped-for effect, but it’s too soon to know whether it ultimately will succeed. The results announced recently are from the first human test of gene editing in the body, an attempt to permanently change someone’s DNA to cure a disease — in this case, a genetic disorder called Hunter syndrome that often kills people in their teens. In two patients who got a medium dose of the treatment, urine levels of large sugar compounds that are hallmarks of Hunter syndrome had fallen by half, on average, four months later — a possible sign the treatment is working. Two others who got a low dose have seen little change in these sugars so far. There’s no way to know yet whether the change in the middle-dose patients is due to the gene editing or something else, but the fact their sugars have declined consistently since treatment suggests it might be. “I cannot absolutely say it’s a treatment effect” but the drop is “really encouraging,” said the

study leader, Dr. Joseph Muenzer of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The main goal of early treatment studies is to test safety, though researchers also look for hints that the therapy is working. Muenzer gave the results at a conference in Greece and consults for the treatment’s maker, California-based Sangamo Therapeutics. The company’s president, Dr. Sandy Macrae, said tests in about five months will reveal more, but the change in the middle-dose group so far “looks really good.” “The most rational explanation for this is that what we hoped was going to happen has happened,” he said.

“I cannot absolutely say it’s a treatment effect,” but the drop is “really encouraging.” Study Leader Dr. Joseph Muenzer of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill given a very low dose of the treatment, because this first-in-human testing called for extreme caution.

tissues declined 32 percent and 61 percent, respectively. It is not yet known if declines like these can improve patients’ health or slow the progression of the disease. “This is not proof that this is a successful therapy yet, that these patients had enough gene editing to now supply them with the enzyme they need for the rest of their life,” Muenzer said. But he said an important goal was met: the treatment seems safe. There were two serious side effects — one patient was hospitalized for bronchitis and another for an irregular heartbeat — but those were deemed due to their disease and pre-existing conditions, not the gene treatment. Next steps

Gene editing is intended as a more precise way to do gene therapy, to knock out a bad gene or supply a good one that’s missing. Doctors hope it will give a way to address a host of diseases that can’t be treated well now. In November, a Phoenix-area man with Hunter syndrome, Brian Madeux, became the first person to test this inside the body. He lacks a gene that makes an enzyme that breaks down certain large sugar compounds called GAGs. These build up in cells and cause havoc throughout the body. Through an IV, Madeux received many copies of a corrective gene and a gene-editing tool called zinc finger nucleases to help put it in a precise spot in his DNA. He was one of the two patients

In Madeux and the other lowdose patient, levels of the tell-tale sugar compounds in urine rose 9 percent on average after four months. Muenzer said it’s hard to know whether this is a significant change; little is known about the biology of these compounds, including whether they fluctuate during the day or before or after meals. A liver biopsy on one patient given a low dose of the therapy found no evidence that the gene editing had occurred, but Sangamo scientists said this dose is far below the level at which such signs had been detected in research on primates. Two other patients were given a middle dose that was twice what the first two patients received. Their GAG levels declined by 51 percent after four months, on average. Two of the main types of these sugars that accumulate in

Two more patients have been given the highest dose being tested — 10 times the starting dose — for a total of six patients in the study. The next step is to start taking patients off the weekly enzyme treatments they’ve been receiving to see if the gene therapy has changed their bodies so they make enough of the enzyme themselves. More results are expected at a medical meeting in February. “We need to see sustained levels for this to be practical. If this only works for six months, that’s not very beneficial,” Muenzer said. “Time’s going to tell.” In an interview at his home in Arizona last month, Madeux, 45, told The Associated Press he volunteered for the study in hope of being able to stop the weekly, three-hour enzyme infusions, but also to help find a treatment for future generations with the disease. “I’m old and having Hunter’s has done a lot of damage to my body,” Madeux said. “I’m actually pretty lucky I’ve lived this long.”

cording to prepared remarks released by the White House. “The murderous regime and its supporters will face significant consequences if they do not change their behavior. Let my message today be clear: We are watching, and we will come after you,” Bolton was to say. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who also addressed the U.N., launched a scathing attack on Trump and his administration for abandoning international norms and imposing sanctions that amount to “economic terrorism.” He accused the U.S. of pressuring and threatening supporters of the Iran nuclear deal. “The United States’ understanding of international relations is authoritarian,” Rouhani said. “In its estimation, might makes right. Its understanding of power, not of legal and legitimate authority, is reflected in bullying and imposition.” Trump and his aides, meanwhile, stepped up their attacks on the nuclear deal, which was a

signature foreign policy achievement of the Obama administration. Trump called it “horrible” and maintained that many Middle Eastern countries had supported the decision to withdraw. In fact, only Israel and Gulf Arab nations such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates enthusiastically backed the move. The other parties to the deal, under which Iran agreed to curbs on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, remain in the agreement and met Monday in New York to reaffirm their support for it. Aside from Iran, the other participants are Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the European Union. After that meeting, the top diplomats from those countries and the EU agreed to establish a financial facility in the European Union to facilitate payments for Iranian imports and exports including oil, a key move sought by Tehran as it attempts to fight back against the re-imposed U.S. sanctions. They said in a joint state-

ment that the so-called “Special Purpose Vehicle” will “assist and reassure economic operators pursuing legitimate business with Iran.” Trump said the deal was a “windfall” for Iran’s leaders, who used billions in sanctions relief to boost their military budget, increase repression, fund terrorism, havoc and slaughter in Syria and Yemen and enrich themselves. His comments on embezzlement by Iranian authorities come after Rouhani’s government publicized details of the country’s budget for the first time. That budget revealed large increases in funding for religious foundations that are a key part of the clerical state-above-the-state, which receive hundreds of millions of dollars each year from the public coffers. Those foundations, including religious schools and charities, are tied closely to powerful clerics and often serve as machines for patronage and propaganda to build support for their authority.

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TRUMP from page A1 Trump also vowed to continue to isolate Iran through U.S. sanctions that are being re-instated following his withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal. The next round of sanctions will take effect in early November. “Iran’s leaders sow chaos, death and destruction,” the president told the U.N. General Assembly in a 34-minute speech that was more critical of Iran than any other country. “They do not respect their neighbors or borders or the sovereign rights of nations. Instead Iran’s leaders plunder the nation’s resources to enrich themselves and to spread mayhem across the Middle East and far beyond.” In an even more fiery speech to a group opposed to the Iran deal, Bolton was to go further. “If you cross us, our allies, or our partners; if you harm our citizens; if you continue to lie, cheat and deceive, yes, there will indeed be hell to pay,” he was to say ac-

AGRICULTURE from page A1 Department said. The department is working with farmers as crops exposed to floodwaters are not fit for human consumption, and they must be tested to be used for animal food. “Floodwater may contain sewage, harmful organisms, pesticides, chemical wastes or other substances,” said Troxler. “Also, wet foods may grow mold, which can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals.” But livestock and other food are not the only victims. Kim Kornegay’s family farm in Johnston County could lose 40 percent of its cotton crop, farm manager T.J. Sasser said Thursday. Workers there prepared to slog through the mud last week to try to see what sweet potatoes could be salvaged. “We’re optimistic, but we’re also realistic,” Kornegay said. In the meantime, business owners and residents in hard-hit areas of N.C. could stop by “insurance camps” set up in Craven and Onslow counties this week. The North Carolina Department of Insurance brought together representatives from about 20 different insurance companies, plus the Federal Emergency Management Agency, charities and other organizations to set up one-stop shop locations in the parking lot of a Lowe’s in New Bern and Lowe’s in Jacksonville. “I’m guessing there is close to 10,000 insurance adjusters on the ground here in N.C. and more on the way,” said N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey in an interview on WPTF radio in Raleigh. “The magnitude of this

“I’m guessing there is close to 10,000 insurance adjusters on the ground here in N.C. and more on the way. The magnitude of this thing is just staggering. I’ve heard people in some of these counties say this is 50 times worse than Floyd in their area.” N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey

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Farm equipment is surrounded by floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence near Trenton, NC., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. thing is just staggering. I’ve heard people in some of these counties say this is 50 times worse than Floyd in their area.” While more counties are under review, so far 27 North Carolina counties have been approved for federal disaster aid which, in addition to state help, will be the lifeline for most people impacted. Out of the state’s population

of 10.5 million people Causey estimated that North Carolina has about 135,000 policies in the federal flood insurance program. “The majority of people don’t have it and don’t have it unless they’re forced to have it. Even in a coastal town less than 10 percent of people have flood insurance,” he said. “Most people are just shocked

to learn that floods are not covered by a homeowner’s insurance,” he added. This week, North Carolina’s congressional delegation secured $1.14 billion for disaster aid in the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill as a “down payment” on the big recovery bills to come. Troxler and Cooper met with U.S. Agriculture Secretary

Sonny Perdue on Monday at RDU airport, because weather and flooding prevented the secretary from viewing damage firsthand. You get very depressed looking at it, you know how much despair that is down there and its going to be a long recovery — but when I get to feeling really bad about it, I think about all the faith-based groups that have come in to feed people, to rescue people, the Baptist men have been absolutely amazing,” said Troxler Monday at meeting with farmers in Kenansville. “Help your neighbor. That’s the main thing we’ve got to do it we’ve always done it and it will get us through — but it’s not going to be quick, there’s no question about it.” The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Kayaks are paddled up Long Avenue past flooded sections of the Sherwood Drive community of Conway, S.C., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 as homes were submerged deeper than ever in flood waters that have already set historic records.

Soggy South Carolina to get more rain Maura Walbourne sits in the front of a canoe looking in at her flooded Long Avenue home as David Covington wades through the wreckage in Conway, S.C. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018.

Some places along Georgetown’s waterfront were predicted to flood for the first time since record keeping began before the American Revolution By Jeffrey Collins The Associated Press YAUHANNAH, S.C. — The soggy remnants of Florence keep causing chaos in coastal South Carolina long after the hurricane swirled ashore, with rivers still flowing far beyond their banks and a new storm gathering more rain just offshore. Authorities urged up to 8,000 people leave their homes in Georgetown County, on the South Carolina coast, as the Pee Dee and Waccamaw rivers overflowed with a record 10 feet of flooding reaching a crest in their communities Tuesday. Some places along Georgetown’s waterfront were predicted to flood for the first time since record keeping began before the American Revolution. The National Hurricane Center said a broad area of low pressure about 300 miles south of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, is producing showers and thunderstorms on its north side. Forecasters said it could become a tropical depression Tuesday as it approaches the coast, but will dump rain regardless on coastal areas of North and South Carolina.

FLORENCE from page A1 “Tight Lines is the only brew pub in the county, because it has a functioning restaurant in addition to the brewery,” Lewis told the NSJ. “We were selling more than we could brew though, and were planning on starting to distribute this fall.” Hurricane Florence then made landfall though and the Lewises’ plans ground to a halt. During the storm, Lewis and his father jumped in the truck and went to check on Tight Lines. They expected everything would be mostly alright, maybe with some minor exceptions. “When we got there, we saw that the roof had been blown entirely off,” Lewis said. “We went inside and it was like walking into an indoor storm. It was literally raining inside. I was in complete awe. It was a moment I’ll never forget.” Lewis rode out the storm with “five friends, three dogs and a guinea pig.” He said he has ridden

Pastor Willie Lowrimore and some of his congregants initially stacked sandbags around their South Carolina church as the hurricane approached. Then they moved the pews to higher ground. Finally, the rank black water seeped around and over the sandbags on Monday, flooding the sanctuary. “I’m going to go one day at a time,” Lowrimore said as the river ruined the church he built almost 20 years ago. “Put it in the

out every storm since the 1980s, but this one was very different. “We were feeling the effects for four straight days. The power and intensity of the wind alone was amazing.” It wasn’t just the business that was in danger. Lewis said as he slept, “a massive oak tree landed just feet from the window by my bed. It could have crushed the house, but it just barely missed us.” As for the future of Tight Lines, Lewis says they will be closed for “several months.” He has met with the insurance adjustor, who he said was helpful, but it is yet to be determined what kind of financial assistance they will be given, and when. Queen Anne’s Revenge in Beaufort was completely spared and is already back open serving pizza and beer. “We’re staying positive,” said Lewis on how they’re doing post storm. “We’ve got some great friends. We’ll rebuild and be back better than ever.”

Lord’s hands. My hands aren’t big enough.” Ten days after Florence came ashore, the storm caused fresh chaos Monday in Yauhannah and elsewhere across South Carolina, where rivers kept rising and thousands more people were told to be ready to evacuate. Georgetown County offered free transportation to emergency shelters from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday in Pawley’s Island, saying pets are

welcome as well as long as they’re kept in crates and have food and supplies. Georgetown County spent days under hurricane warnings before Hurricane Florence made landfall about 110 miles. up the coast near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The worst of the initial landfall of storm stayed well north, causing only minor flooding in Georgetown and some downed limbs. “We had a hurricane party,”

Gantt said. “Now I don’t know what to do.” Several blocks up Front Street, the main business district was busy, but with people leaving. All along the sidewalk were piles of artwork, antiques, and boxes as owners emptied out their inventory to take to higher ground. Tomlinson department store sent an empty truck normally used to stock stores and employees rushed to fill it with everything. The store has never flooded, but predictions call for up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) of water by Thursday. “The anticipation has been nerve-wracking. Though, I’m glad we had the time to do this,” said district manager Kevin Plexico. Georgetown positioned ambulances and firetrucks in the busy, tourist section along the beaches in case the floods cut off the U.S. Highway 17 bridges as expected. National Guard troops prepared to float more equipment across the river if needed. Exhausted emergency officials said they have lived nothing but Florence for more than two weeks. “The work has been done,” Georgetown Mayor Brendon Barber said. “We just need to pray.” The economic research firm Moody’s Analytics estimated that Florence has caused around $44 billion in damage and lost output, which would make it one of the 10 costliest U.S. hurricanes. The worst disaster, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, cost $192.2 billion in today’s dollars. Last year’s Hurricane Harvey cost $133.5 billion.

Hurricane Florence blew the roof off the Tight Lines brew pub in Morehead City and dumped over 20 inches of rain inside. September 24, 2018.

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Henderson County alone produces 85 percent of the state’s apples. From Hendersonville to Chimney Rock, HWY 64 turns into “Apple Alley,” with an abundant amount of pick-your-own orchards. Not only can you pick the freshest Fuji, Gala, and Pink Lady varieties, you can take home fresh apple cider and

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and corn mazes for the kids. With harvest running from late August to early North Carolina, and what better way to ring O in fall than to visit one of the many orchards found throughout the state.

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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), right, speaks with Garrett Ventry, a press adviser for the committee, center, on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 19. Ventry previously served in communications for N.C. House Majority Leader John Bell. Ventry, who has been assisting in the committee’s response to a sexual assault allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, resigned Friday after news reports surfaced that he was let go from the NCGA amid allegation of sexual harassment and embellishing his resume. Ventry denies the allegations and says he quit because he did not want to be a distraction. Bell’s office did not comment beyond verifying Ventry’s past employment.

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Mudslide causes bank fire

Dog recovering from being shot by arrow Swain County Ms. A, an Australian cattle dog, is recovering at Asheville’s REACH Veterinary Specialists after she was found with an arrow shot through her body. Police don’t know who shot the dog last week, but donations have helped her get $6,000 of veterinary treatment in the last week. She still has a long way to go, but she’s recovering from her wounds.

Ashe County Heavy rains from Hurricane Florence caused a mudslide in Ashe County last week, which led to a fire at Lifestore Bank. The bank ignited minutes after the mud hit the back of the building. Blue Ridge Energy reported that the mud tipped a power pole, breaking wires, possibly causing the blaze. All employees were able to evacuate, and first responders put out the fire. SPECTRUM NEWS

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Teacher starts 50th year in classroom

Man arrested for bomb threats Durham County Michael Dexter Brodie was charged with making bomb threats against government buildings in Raleigh and Durham. The 53-year-old was charged by federal prosecutors after he allegedly mailed hoax threats to Durham police headquarters and Raleigh’s City Hall in May and June. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each charge. AP

Gaston County When Ashbrook High School in Gastonia began its 2018-19 school year, it was a milestone for teacher Mamie Chisholm. It will be her 50th year in the classroom. Chisholm, a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University, began teaching in 1968, the year that Gaston’s public schools unified following integration. She has taught French at Belmont High and South Point High and served as an Elementary School librarian before coming to Ashbrook.

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Wayne County Tammie Hedges, founder of Crazy’s Claws N Paws in Goldsboro, was arrested for treating 27 animals without having a veterinary license. Storm victims brought their pets to Hedges for temporary shelter, and she told officials she felt the need to help the animals. Hedges administered drugs, including amoxicillin, topical antibiotics and a prescription painkiller.

High school assistant coach resigns after offering opponents playbook

Woman wins $1 million on scratch-off Wilkes County April Lee of Boomer won $1 million on a Carolina Millions scratch-off lottery ticket last week. She stopped at an Ashley Farms gas station in Wilkesboro on her way to work and decided to change up her routine. She later told local media that something told her “go get it,” so she purchased a different lottery game than usual. Lee took the lump sum payout and received $423,009 after taxes.

Jackson County Aaron Tuttle resigned his position as teacher assistant at Smoky Mountain High School after he was accused of offering the team’s playbook and hand signals to Tuscola High, who played Smoky Mountain last Friday. Tuttle was not asked to return to this year’s coaching staff after a new head coach was hired. Even without the playbook and signals, Tuscola won the game.

Prison guard arrested for drug possession Wake County A guard at the state prison for women was arrested last Thursday for possession with intent to distribute after she brought 85 strips of a prescription drug into the prison. Sequinta Shaquan Alston was arrested after trying to bring in strips which give a dose of Suboxone when placed under the tongue.

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School reopens despite road closures, damage

Woman takes in animals after hurricane, charged with crime

Homeowner shoots man breaking into car

I-95 reopens after flood waters recede

Moore County Union Pines High School senior Samantha Davis died on Sunday after collapsing during a cross-country race on Saturday morning. Davis appeared to suffer a seizure while running. She was diagnosed with epilepsy following a softball-related injury in 2016. A GoFundMe initiative had already raised nearly $17,000 for her family by Monday night.

Bladen County Gov. Roy Cooper announced that Interstate 95 has reopened throughout the state. Parts of the major highway had been closed since Sept. 15 due to flooding from Hurricane Florence, causing major detours across the state for north-south traffic. The floodwaters receded faster than expected, however, allowing 95 to reopen on Sunday night. AP

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Harnett County After being closed for nearly two weeks following Hurricane Florence, schools in Lillington reopened this week. The decision to reopen was made despite the fact that many area roads are still closed, including Highway 27 near West Harnett High, which was completely washed out. Two buildings — Gentry Elementary and Triton High — sustained water damage that is still being assessed.

Martin County A man believed to be breaking into vehicles in a driveway in Williamston was shot by the homeowner. The homeowner saw the suspect and went outside, armed with a handgun. During the confrontation, the homeowner fired one shot, hitting the suspect. Neither the homeowner or suspect’s names were immediately released. The suspect was treated at Martin General Hospital. The SBI is currently investigating the incident. WITN

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 apples 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

RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly will convene Tuesday, Oct. 2 to work on legislation to help victims from Hurricane Florence get on the road to recovery. The date of the special session went back and forth between Gov. Roy Cooper and the state legislature this week, as lawmakers wanted to move up the date to this week rather than wait until Oct. 9 as Cooper had requested. “Members of the Congressional delegation have indicated to us the earliest possible date for a relief package is next week,” said a joint letter to the governor from House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) and Senate Pro Tem Phil Berger (R-Rockingham). “Proactively clearing potential legal and fiscal hurdles in preparation for a federal relief package will signal to our Congressional partners that North Carolina is ready to immediately begin the process of aid disbursal.” The legislature opted instead to meet Oct. 2, then reconvene Oct. 9. They said the session will “address pressing needs for education communities, provide policy flexibility to storm victims, and prepare for a fourth disaster recovery act since 2016.” “The disaster recovery process is familiar to North Carolina lawmakers from both a budgeting and policy standpoint,” Moore said, “and we are ready to get to work passing key reforms and preparing funding to accelerate the storm recovery and help victims through this difficult time.” Lawmakers could dip into the

state’s rainy-day fund, which now stands at $2 billion. The emergency reserve fund is intended for natural and economic disasters. Separately, the legislature appropriated more than $360 million for Hurricane Matthew recovery the last two years. Lawmakers are also working with state Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Mark Johnson to hash out school schedules and missed instructional days in the areas hit by Florence. House Education Committee cochair Rep. Craig Horn (R-Union) said lawmakers from both chambers are “working together, both houses and both parties, on a comprehensive disaster relief bill to get the immediate needs addressed.” On Sunday, the U.S. House approved a request from Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.) to fund $1.14 billion to North Carolina and $540 million to South Carolina in the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, calling it a “down payment” on the looming financial needs associated with Hurricane Florence recovery. It will come through the Community Development Block Grants. “This has been a truly Team Carolina effort, beginning before Florence even made landfall,” said Tillis. “We have had productive meetings and conversations with congressional leaders to secure disaster relief and an initial down payment.” “The $1.68 billion in disaster relief we’ve secured will allow tens of thousands of North Carolinians who lost their homes and businesses to begin rebuilding their lives,” said Burr.

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EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL

The collateral damage of the Kavanaugh confirmation process

“We may never get the next James Madison or George Washington to run for public office if this continues. We may never get anyone to run again.”

I RUN THE Institute for the Public Trust. “The sole mission of the Institute for the Public Trust is to find, recruit and train the next Thomas Jeffersons, James Madisons, Benjamin Franklins and Alexander Hamiltons for the state of North Carolina and the nation. Seldom do we see people of such caliber and talent offer to run for any public office nowadays. They are ‘out there;’ they just don’t run for political office anymore for a wide range of reasons. The Institute for the Public Trust is committed to changing their minds by teaching them how modern American politics really operates and why they should be part of the solution and not part of the problem by staying on the sidelines.” Here is the on-going collateral damage of such political machinations we see on traditional and social media every day: a draining of the pool of great people who otherwise might consider using their immense talent to do the basic job of running our self-government at every level. When is enough “enough” in

politics? Character assassination by name-calling has long been a staple of American politics. Teddy Roosevelt called William Howard Taft “a fathead with the brains of a guinea pig.” John Adams was called “a hideous, hermaphroditical character which has neither the force and firmness of a man, nor the gentleness and sensibility of a woman.” Name-calling Americans can handle. But what are the standards of fair play in politics today? Can anyone make an ambiguous legal felony charge against any political figure at any time anywhere? Every charge of sexual assault is serious. Each one should get immediate attention from law enforcement authorities as soon as it is reported. Any false accusation is serious as well. The troubling thing about these last-second accusations from 35+ years ago is that Brett Kavanaugh has been vetted and background-checked six different times by the FBI for his previous stints at the White House and as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals over the past 28 years. None of these accusations came

up after exhaustive research and investigation. Had any cases of abuse or harassment been uncovered earlier, Judge Kavanaugh would have been correctly not confirmed to any of these important highlevel public service positions. Those were very important public policy and legal jobs no one should have if proven guilty. Either the FBI has not been doing its job or hundreds of people who have known or worked with Brett Kavanaugh since 1990 have been colossal liars engaged in a massive coordinated conspiracy that concealed a potential dark side for the past three decades to protect him for a future Supreme Court nomination. Members of the 2006 Duke lacrosse team were “proven” guilty by the media, pundits and news commentators before any evidence was presented. Once the evidence was fully presented, the Duke lacrosse players were exonerated and the media was discredited along with D.A. Mike Nifong who was publicly humiliated and forced to resign his law license. If unilateral character

destruction methods such as this last-second attack on Brett Kavanaugh succeed without evidence or corroboration, no one will be the winner in the end. Every Democrat considering election or appointment to public office will become a sitting duck for exactly the same salacious legal accusations by Republican operatives and hit groups and vice versa. If the charges against Judge Kavanaugh are proven true, voters should rightly punish the nine Republican Senators up for re-election at the polls next month for supporting him. If the charges against Judge Kavanaugh are proven specious and untrue, voters should rightly punish the 24 Democratic Senators up for re-election for supporting false testimony against Judge Kavanaugh. We may never get the next James Madison or George Washington to run for public office if this continues. We may never get anyone to run again.

EDITORIAL | MICHAEL BARONE

The air has seeped out of the Russia-collusion balloon

“Before 2016, I presumed that no serious person disagreed with the proposition that, as a general matter, it is undesirable to have law enforcement and intelligence agencies investigating political campaigns, particularly those of the party in opposition to the president.”

“I DID NOT, and of course I looked for it, looked for it hard.” That was Bob Woodward, promoting his book on the Trump White House, “Fear,” replying to talk radio host and columnist Hugh Hewitt’s question: “Did you, Bob Woodward, hear anything in your research, in your interviews, that sounded like espionage or collusion?” “You’ve seen no collusion?” Hewitt followed up. “I have not,” Woodward replied. Can we take this as definitive evidence that there’s nothing to the theory, widely bruited these past two years by top intelligence and FBI officials, and by numerous Democrats, that President Trump or his campaign colluded with the Russians? Not necessarily. As Woodward added, there’s always the possibility special prosecutor Robert Mueller or others know something we don’t. But we also know none of Mueller’s indictments and guilty pleas point toward confirmation. And the prosecutor’s questions to Trump, quoted to Woodward, go to Trump’s motives for clearly constitutional acts, like firing former FBI Director James Comey. So, as I wrote in my Wall Street Journal review of “Fear,” “Those anticipating Mr. Trump’s downfall for collusion with Russia will be disappointed by ‘Fear.’” Trump repeated Woodward’s statement, made after Comey informed

the president-elect of the lurid allegations in the dossier prepared by former British intelligence agent Christopher Steele, that the dossier is “a garbage document” that “never should have been ... part of an intelligence briefing.” But that’s just about all that partisans like House Intelligence Committee ranking Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff refer to when they say that there’s plenty of evidence of Russian collusion already on the table. Intelligence leaders like former CIA Director John Brennan and law enforcement officials at Comey’s FBI may have been prompted to investigate Trump’s Russian ties by the candidate’s bizarre statements praising Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling for accommodation with Russia and calling on Russia to release emails it may have obtained from Hillary Clinton’s illegal server. But now, two years later, it’s apparent that Trump’s foreign policy is less friendly to Russia than his predecessor’s. And it’s also clear, thanks to my Washington Examiner colleague Byron York’s reporting, that that Russia platform plank that was supposedly watered down at the Republican National Convention was actually toughened up. The mainstream media, as is so often the case, simply got that story wrong in an apparent

attempt to make Trump look bad. Recent examples: The Washington Post story on passport denials to Latinos that “withheld” and “distorted key facts,” according to the Huffington Post, and The New York Times hit piece on U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley that blamed her for overspending on curtains ordered in October 2016. Animus gone wild is the only explanation for such blunders in attacking a targetrich environment like the Trump administration. Before 2016, I presumed that no serious person disagreed with the proposition that, as a general matter, it is undesirable to have law enforcement and intelligence agencies investigating political campaigns, particularly those of the party in opposition to the president. The potential for stifling free political debate and partisan competition is obvious. I was open to the argument that in some circumstances, in some small number of cases, there might be exceptions to this general rule, going even beyond enforcement of campaign finance laws and regulations: the Manchurian Candidate exception. This appears to be what our intelligence and law enforcement leaders thought they were invoking when they launched their probes into and surveillance of the Trump campaign. Now it appears that, beyond a generalized suspicion, they’ve

been acting on nothing more than the Steele dossier. A document unverified, as Steele himself has admitted in a British court; a document made up entirely of hearsay from unknown and unavailable witnesses; a document bought and paid for by the Hillary Clinton campaign. So it’s unsurprising to read that the intelligence and law enforcement agencies are resisting or slow walking a promised presidential order to declassify their documents and deliberations. And that congressional Democratic leaders are insisting that the agencies submit such declassified material to them before making it public. They don’t want people to know that intelligence and law enforcement agencies have been violating the general rule that they should not interfere in electoral politics. “The entire inquiry,” Bob Woodward quotes Trump’s exlawyer John Dowd, “appears to be the product of a conspiracy by the DNC, Fusion GPS — which did the Steele dossier — and senior FBI intelligence officials to undermine the Trump presidency.” Does Woodward disagree? Michael Barone is a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and longtime co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.

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GUEST OPINION | L. BRENT BOZELL III AND TIM GRAHAM

WALTER E. WILLIAMS

University corruption

CAROLYN KASTER | AP PHOTO

A protester holds a sign that reads “...and by the way...I still believe Anita Hill #YaleLaw” in front of the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. A second allegation of sexual misconduct has emerged against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, a development that has further imperiled his nomination to the Supreme Court.

Anita Hill, the Janet Cooke of sexual harassment “Her stories were never proven. But to this day, the media treat her as if her accusations were precious jewels of truth.”

ANITA HILL, perennially painted as the “Rosa Parks of sexual harassment” by the national press, is back on the scene as the media push the unproven teenagegroping accusations against Brett Kavanaugh. The New York Times asked her to write an oped on how we can get these next Kavanaugh hearings “right.” The Boston Globe put Hill on the front page, lecturing about a better protocol in Congress for sexual harassment claims. Asking Anita Hill how to get a fairer congressional hearing is like asking Janet Cooke how to get better newspaper reporting. If you’re too young for the analogy, Janet Cooke won a Pulitzer Prize for selling a fraudulent story in The Washington Post in 1980 about Jimmy, an imaginary 8-year-old heroin addict who “lives for a fix.” On ABC, George Stephanopoulos sympathetically asked if the prospect of hearings for Kavanaugh’s accuser Christine Blasey Ford was meant as an intimidation tactic. Yes, that’s right — the same Stephanopoulos responsible for running “bimbos” into the political ditch for Bill Clinton. Donald Trump could tweet it: Anita Hill’s 1991 accusations of sexual harassment against Clarence Thomas were “fake news.” The American people sided with Thomas. Even The Washington Post editorial board sided with Thomas. Her stories were never proven. But to this day, the media treat her as if her accusations were precious jewels of truth.

Even after her million-dollar book deal — after she pledged she would not cash in on her story — she is still portrayed as the victim, not the victimizer. Even after she dismissed President Clinton’s accusers in 1998 as unworthy in The New York Times and on “Meet the Press” — and that includes an alleged rape victim — she’s still the poster girl for “Believe Women.” Even after she donated $1,000 to ultraliberal Sen. Elizabeth Warren in 2012, she’s still somehow nonpartisan, not a liberal Democrat. News reports on Kavanaugh have routinely, shamelessly jumped from 1991 right to 2018, and skipped over the Clinton years. These Anita-boosting journalists still expected everyone to vote for Hillary Clinton in 2016 because, unlike Trump, she somehow had a sterling record on sexual harassment and assault. Senate Democrats, especially the women righteously elected after the Hill-Thomas hearings to be the alleged guardians of women’s rights, were never there for Bill Clinton’s accusers. They were treated like they never existed, or as trailer-park women selling tabloid trash. Only St. Anita was worthy, and she got the standing ovations and the front-page tributes. If you want to hear echoes of 1991 in the character assassination of Kavanaugh, try this one. Anita Hill gave the Senate the names of two supposedly corroborating witnesses who would back her sleazy tales of Thomas — Nancy Fitch and Allyson Duncan. Both disputed Hill’s allegations. Fitch

actually testified for Thomas. It’s happening again. The liberal media are very silent when Ford’s alleged corroborating witnesses are denying her accusation, siding with Kavanaugh, and suggesting she’s making it up. Not one co-worker of both Hill and Thomas at the Department of Education or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — and she followed her “harasser” from one agency to the other in the Reagan years — testified on her behalf. But her feminist fictions have been made into glowing liberal TV movies by Showtime and HBO. The media eagerly forwarded Hill’s latest statement: “I have seen firsthand what happens when such a process is weaponized against an accuser, and no one should have to endure that again.” To them, the “truth” always has a liberal bias. These guardians of “facts” cannot imagine that the accusers of Thomas and Kavanaugh have been “weaponized” by liberals to spread lies about offenses that never happened. They can’t say, “No one should have to endure that again.” Kavanaugh is having to endure the same punishment as the man we hope he joins on the Supreme Court.

L. Brent Bozell III is the president of the Media Research Center. Tim Graham is director of media analysis at the Media Research Center and executive editor of the blog NewsBusters. org.

NUMBER OF THE DAY | SCOTT RASMUSSEN

CENSUS BUREAU DATA shows that there were 121,965,000 people enrolled in government health insurance programs in 2017. That total includes 62.5 million enrolled in Medicaid, 55.6 million on Medicare and 15.5 million on military health care plans. The total of 122 million is up from 108 million in 2013. Roughly half of those on government insurance programs earn more than $75,000 annually. Sixty-eight percent of voters believe it is very important to ensure that every American has

121,965,000 Americans are on government health insurance access to quality health care. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that another 16 percent believe it is somewhat important. Not surprisingly, therefore, 81 percent favor providing financial assistance to people who cannot afford health insurance or medical

care. Most of that group (56 percent) believe the federal government should provide such assistance. Twenty-one percent want state governments to provide it, while 8 percent think the assistance should come from hospitals and doctors. Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology and is published by Ballotpedia, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Encyclopedia of American Politics.

I’M THANKFUL THAT increasing attention is being paid to the dire state of higher education in our country. Heather Mac Donald, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, has just published “The Diversity Delusion.” Its subtitle captures much of the book’s content: “How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture.” Part of the gender pandering at our universities is seen in the effort to satisfy the diversity-obsessed National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, each of which gives millions of dollars of grant money to universities. If universities don’t make an effort to diversify their science, technology, engineering and math (known as STEM) programs, they risk losing millions in grant money. A UCLA scientist says, “All across the country the big question now in STEM is: how can we promote more women and minorities by ‘changing’ (i.e., lowering) the requirements we had previously set for graduate level study?” Mac Donald says, “Mathematical problemsolving is being de-emphasized in favor of more qualitative group projects; the pace of undergraduate physics education is being slowed down so that no one gets left behind.” Diversity-crazed people ignore the fact that there are systemic differences in race and sex that influence various outcomes. Males outperform females at the highest levels of math; however, males are overrepresented at the lowest levels of math competence. In 2016, the number of males scoring above 700 on the math portion of the SAT was nearly twice as high as the number of females scoring above 700. There are 2.5 males in the U.S. in the top 0.01 percent of math ability for every female, according to the journal Intelligence (February 2018). In terms of careers, females are more people-centered than males. That might explain why females make up 75 percent of workers in health care-related fields but only 14 percent of engineering workers and 25 percent of computer workers. Nearly 82 percent of obstetrics and gynecology medical residents in 2016 were women. Mac Donald asks sarcastically, “Is gynecology biased against males, or are females selecting where they want to work?”

“Diversity-crazed people ignore the fact that there are systemic differences in race and sex that influence various outcomes.”

“The Diversity Delusion” documents academic practices that fall just shy of lunacy at many universities. Nowhere are these practices more unintelligent and harmful to their ostensible beneficiaries than in university efforts to promote racial diversity. UC Berkeley and UCLA are the most competitive campuses in the University of California system. Before Proposition 209’s ban on racial discrimination, the median SAT score of blacks and Hispanics at Berkeley was 250 points below that of whites and Asians. This difference was hard to miss in class. Renowned Berkeley philosophy professor John Searle, who sees affirmative action as a disaster, said, “They admitted people who could barely read.” Dr. Thomas Sowell and others have discussed this problem of mismatching students. Black and Hispanic students who might do well in a less competitive setting are recruited to highly competitive universities and become failures. Black parents have no obligation to make academic liberals feel good about themselves by allowing them to turn their children into failures. Many readers know that I am a professor of economics at George Mason University. A few readers have asked me about “Black Freshmen Orientation,” held Aug. 25 and advertised as an opportunity for students to learn more about the black community at George Mason University. GMU is not alone in promoting separation in the name of diversity and inclusion. Harvard, Yale, UCLA and many other universities, including GMU, have black graduation ceremonies. Racial segregation goes beyond graduation ceremonies. Cal State Los Angeles, the University of Connecticut, UC Davis and UC Berkeley, among others, offer racially segregated housing for black students. University administrators and faculty members who cave to the demands for racially segregated activities have lost their moral mooring, not to mention common sense. I’m sure that if white students demanded a whitesonly dormitory or whites-only graduation ceremonies, the university community would be outraged. Some weak-minded administrators might make the argument that having black-only activities and facilities is welcoming and might make black students feel more comfortable. I’m wondering whether they would also support calls by either white or black students for separate (themed) bathrooms and water fountains.

Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

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nation & world

Hong Kong bans pro-independence political party Hong Kong Authorities in Hong Kong on Monday took an unprecedented step to quash separatist voices by banning a political party that advocates for independence for the southern Chinese territory. The ban cites a national security law that has not been invoked since 1997. It is likely to raise further questions about Beijing’s growing influence in the former British colony. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other officials have warned separatist activity would not be tolerated.

Driver finds baby crawling across busy road; child unharmed Lakewood, N.J. Authorities say a baby girl found crawling across a busy New Jersey street was unharmed after a neighbor and passing motorist came to her aid. The child was spotted around 5 p.m. Saturday in Lakewood, in southern New Jersey. The motorist, 41-year-old Cory Cannon, said he saw the girl and initially thought she was a toy. But when he saw the child moving, he got out of his car to stop traffic. At that same time, a neighbor got the baby and returned the child to her home. It wasn’t clear how she ended up on the roadway or how long she had been there.

Crystal ball and chain: ‘Psychic’ gets 6 years for scam Rockville, Md. A self-declared psychic who pleaded guilty to stealing $340,000 from people through scams has been sentenced to six years in prison. Gina Marie Marks, who worked under the name Natalie Miller, was sentenced Friday following her February guilty plea. The Maryland woman also was ordered to pay about $300,000 in restitution. Police learned of Marks in May 2016 when a woman who sought Marks’ help with a love spell noticed the charges were approaching $80,000. Marks was later arrested at the Miami International Airport in Florida.

Rosenstein’s job to be topic of Thursday meeting with Trump Trump, who said that he would remove a “lingering stench” from the Justice Department, did not publicly reveal any plans. By Zeke Miller and Eric Tucker The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a long weekend spent wondering if he should resign or would be fired, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein still has his job — for now. President Donald Trump gave Rosenstein a three-day reprieve pending their face-to-face White House showdown on Thursday. That’s when the man who oversees the Trump-Russia investigation will respond to reports that he had discussed secretly recording the president and possibly using constitutional procedures to remove him from office. The revelation that Rosenstein last year had broached the idea of

taping the president touched off a dramatic weekend of conversations with the White House in which he offered to one official to resign and confided to another that he was considering doing so, according to two people familiar with the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations. Even as he took issue with the reports, Rosenstein arrived at the White House on Monday expecting to be fired, according to another person who spoke on condition of anonymity. Instead, after he met with chief of staff John Kelly and spoke by phone to Trump himself, questions about his future were effectively tabled until the personal meeting on Thursday. The position of deputy attorney general is ordinarily a relatively low-visibility one in Washington, but Rosenstein has assumed outsized significance given his appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller to investigate potential ties between Russia and Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

The commotion about Rosenstein’s future adds to the turmoil roiling the administration just six weeks before midterm elections with control of Congress at stake. In addition to dealing with the Mueller investigation, the White House is also struggling to win confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations. The Trump-Rosenstein meeting will be on the same day as an extraordinary Senate committee hearing featuring Kavanaugh and a woman who has accused him of sexually assaulting her when they were in high school. Questions about Rosenstein’s future, long simmering, took on new life Friday with a New York Times report that in May 2017 discussions with FBI and Justice Department officials he suggested the idea of secretly recording Trump — remarks his defenders insist were merely sarcastic — and of invoking the Constitution to have the Cabinet consider removing him from office. Rosenstein was summoned to the White House on Friday evening for a conversation with chief of staff Kelly after which he issued a denial meant to be even sharper in tone than the one the Justice Department sent out hours earlier. In conversations over the weekend, he offered to Kelly to resign, though the terms were unclear. He

also told White House Counsel Don McGahn that he was considering doing so. McGahn told Rosenstein they should discuss the issue Monday, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private conversation. He met again with Kelly on Monday and spoke by phone with Trump, also attending a pre-scheduled meeting at the White House in place of the Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who was traveling. Rosenstein was captured by photographers leaving the White House after his meetings Monday and was led out by Kelly, later returning to the White House. “At the request of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, he and President Trump had an extended conversation to discuss the recent news stories,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement. “Because the President is at the United Nations General Assembly and has a full schedule with leaders from around the world, they will meet on Thursday when the President returns to Washington, D.C.” It’s unclear what will happen Thursday. Rosenstein appointed Mueller in May 2017 after Sessions, who ordinarily would have overseen the Russia investigation, recused himself because of his close involvement in the Trump campaign.

Kavanaugh says he won’t let ‘false accusations’ push him out On Thursday the Supreme Court nominee and at least one accuser are expected to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. By Kevin Freking The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C.— On Tuesday, the White House indicated that President Trump could support hearing testimony from a second accuser of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on morning talk shows that the “process could take place on Thursday,” when Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, who has separately accused him of assaulting her in high school, are scheduled to testify. She says President Donald Trump “has said a number of times these individuals should be heard.” At the same time, she noted that Kavanaugh has been “unequivocal in his denial” of sexual assault allegations. She adds, “This is a country where you’re innocent until proven guilty except when you’re a conservative Republican.” Republicans have accused Democrats of a smear campaign by using the women’s accusations of misconduct by Kavanaugh in high school and college to try to defeat his nomination. This comes as Kavanaugh declared in a televised interview Monday that he never sexually assaulted anyone in high school or at any other

time in his life. Kavanaugh and his wife, Ashley, sat down for an interview with Fox News Channel’s “The Story with Martha MacCallum” after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. Christine Blasey Ford has accused Kavanaugh of assaulting her at a party when they were teenagers. Kavanaugh denied he was “at any such party.” He said he did not question that perhaps Ford at some point in her life was sexually assaulted, “but what I know is I’ve never sexually assaulted anyone.” Kavanaugh said it’s possible he may have met Ford at some time, but he said they were not friends and did not travel in the same social circles. He said he did not remember being at a party with her. “I was not at the party described,” Kavanaugh said. Kavanaugh was asked if there was any chance Ford misunderstood an exchange between them. “I have never had any sexual or physical activity with Dr. Ford,” Kavanaugh said. “I’ve never sexually assaulted anyone, in high school or otherwise.” The second woman, Deborah Ramirez, has accused Kavanaugh of exposing himself to her at a Yale dormitory party, putting his penis in her face and causing her to touch it without her consent as she pushed him away. Kavanaugh said Monday, “I never did any such thing.” “If such a thing had happened, it would have been the talk of campus,” Kavanaugh said.

Brett Kavanaugh, with his wife Ashley Estes Kavanaugh, answers questions during a FOX News interview, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. JACQUELYN MARTIN | AP PHOTO

It’s rare for nominees to the Supreme Court to give interviews. Russell Wheeler, an expert on the judicial selection process at the Brookings Institution, said he is unaware of a similar media interview by a Supreme Court nominee in the past 100 years. But there’s nothing ordinary about the stakes and circumstances of Kavanaugh’s nomination, with Republicans fighting to get him on the court by the end of September and cement a conservative-leaning court for years to come. President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell say they are determined to get Kavanaugh on the court, calling the allegations against him false and politically motivated. Kavanaugh was defiant as well. “I’m not going to let false accusations drive us out of this process,” Kavanaugh said. Democrats have accused Republicans of not conducting a thorough review in their rush to get Kavana-

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ugh confirmed. They want the FBI to reopen its background investigation of Kavanaugh and look into the allegations against him. Ford and Kavanaugh are set to testify Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. In the Fox interview Kavanaugh got a taste of the personal questions he’ll face from senators. MacCallum asked him how long he was a virgin in college, after he volunteered that he never had sex in high school. “Many years after. I’ll leave it at that,” Kavanaugh said. Ashley Kavanaugh was asked whether she wondered if her husband was telling the truth about the allegations against him. “No, I know Brett. I’ve known him for 17 years,” she said, adding: “I know his heart. This is not consistent with Brett.” Kavanaugh appeared to get emotional at the end of the interview. He said Trump called him in the afternoon to show his support. “I know he’s going to stand by me,” Kavanaugh said.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

SPORTS

Cricket comes to Carolina, B4

CHRIS URSO | TAMPA BAY TIMES VIA AP

East Carolina wore a One Carolina-themed logo — with the outline of a combined North and South Carolina — on its helmets for the Pirates’ game last weekend at South Florida to show support for relief efforts following Hurricane Florence.

College, pro teams offer Florence relief

the Wednesday SIDELINE REPORT COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Blue Devils enter AP poll at No. 22 New York It was a rough week for the ACC with ranked Virginia Tech and Boston College both losing to previously winless foes, but the new Associated Press college football poll had good news for Duke. The Blue Devils enter the poll at No. 22, the first time the team has been ranked since October 2015. Duke is 4-0, most recently dispatching NC Central, and it hosts the Hokies — who lost to 29-point underdog Old Dominion 49-35 — on Saturday in Durham.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Courage win NWSL title Portland, Ore. Jess McDonald scored two goals and the North Carolina Courage — who lost just once this year — won the National Women’s Soccer League championship with a 3-0 victory over the Portland Thorns on Saturday. The victory was a bit of revenge for the Courage, who lost 1-0 to the Thorns in last year’s title match. The match was played before a sellout crowd of 21,144 at Portland’s Providence Park, a record for the final of a women’s pro league championship in the U.S.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Tar Heels share facilities with UNCW Chapel Hill UNC Wilmington opened its preseason basketball practices at UNC due to lingering effects of Hurricane Florence. The school announced the move for both the men’s and women’s teams on Saturday. The Seahawks men’s program had a workout Monday in Chapel Hill before holding their first official practice Tuesday in the practice gym at the Smith Center. The men’s program is coached by C.B. McGrath, who was an assistant under Tar Heels coach Roy Williams for 14 seasons before taking over at UNCW last season. The women’s program will work out at Carmichael Arena.

Across the state, teams pitch in with money, aid to assist in recovery By Brett Friedlander North State Journal

trafficking. His mother reportedly tried to send them to England to have a better life, but the stranger who promised to take them there, instead had them shuttled around Europe from the Netherlands to England, where they were found homeless living on the London streets. Obada doesn’t talk about his childhood — the scars are still too fresh. So details are scarce. He’s said that he bounced around the foster care system and, at one point, joined a gang. As he entered adulthood, he found a goal to motivate him, although there was no reason to believe it was achievable. A 22-yearold African-European with no experience playing organized football, Obada decided he wanted to play in the NFL. “I found out about American football four years ago,” he said. “That’s because the Dallas Cowboys came over to London, and I had the opportunity to have an unofficial workout with them.”

THE MEMBERS of East Carolina’s football team didn’t wear their hearts on their sleeves Saturday when they played at South Florida in their first game back after Hurricane Florence. Instead, they showed their support for family members, friends, fans and classmates back home by wearing a special logo design on their helmets. It depicted the Pirates’ familiar skull and crossbones design superimposed inside the outline of a combined North and South Carolina. While many other sports teams throughout the region also adopted the “One Carolina” emblem as a sign of their commitment to those affected by the devastating storm, the gesture was more personal to ECU coach Scottie Montgomery and his players because of their proximity to the hardest hit areas and the memories that still linger from Hurricane Matthew only two years ago. “We know that there’s situations that will become better and there’s situations that will take a lot of work to get back through. But we’ve been through things like this before,” Montgomery said before his team’s 20-13 loss in Tampa. “We saw it happen a few years ago. We returned stronger, I know we will return stronger now. “We have to endure through times like this. We’re trying to go out and put together a great performance on the field for you guys. We love every part of Eastern North Carolina.” Montgomery is hardly the only high-profile sports celebrity with those feelings. While ECU and college football programs around the state work to raise the spirits of those in despair through their play on the field and their efforts in collecting food, clothing and other donations through programs like the Pirates’ “Undaunted Hurricane Florence Food Drive,” others with ties to the coast have come through more substantial contributions. Michael Jordan, in particular, stepped up by making a $2 million donation, with half going to the American Red Cross and the other half to the Foundation for the Carolina Hurricane Florence Response Fund. The former UNC star and majority owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets is a native of Wilmington, a city that was among the hardest hit by the storm. According to The Associated Press, the Hall of Famer still has friends and family members living in the flood zone. “It just hits home,” Jordan told the AP. “I know all of those places: Wilmington, Fayetteville, Myrtle Beach, New Bern, and Wallace, which is where my father is from. So quite naturally it hits home, and I felt like I had to act in a sense that this is my home.” NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts also has strong feelings for the Port City, even though he only spent three years there while coaching at UNC Wilmington. “That’s very dear to me,” Keatts said Monday

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Panthers defensive end Efa Obada pressures Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton during Carolina’s win Sunday in Charlotte. Obada, making his NFL debut, was a victim of human trafficking as a child.

Panthers’ Obada makes improbable NFL debut Carolina defensive end was a victim of human trafficking, but he clawed his way from Europe to earning the game ball with a sack and interception against Cincinnati By Shawn Krest North State Journal CHARLOTTE — Efe Obada tried to do things the right way. Meeting the media after his first NFL game, the defensive end tried to deflect attention and talk about Carolina’s win over Cincinnati. “I’m happy,” Obada said in his clipped British accent, white gold tooth gleaming in the camera lights. “Let’s leave it at that. I’m happy.” The media, of course, couldn’t leave it at that and peppered Obada with questions about his remarkable performance in his NFL debut. “I’m happy that we won,” he said. “It’s a team effort.” Obada apologized for his discomfort in the spotlight. “You’re not going to get a lot from me,” he said. “I’m not used to this. … As you can tell, I’m not making eye contact.” Finally, Obada couldn’t keep up the smokescreen any longer. He collapsed in laughter and waved his hands in front of his face. “It’s too much,” he said. Indeed, the story of how the Nigerian-born Obada reached this point in his life is too much. It strains the limits of credibility. As a 10-year-old, Obada and his sister were victims of human

“I was hungry, man. I didn’t want to go into the bye week and not have the opportunity to show this team what I can do.” Efe Obada, Panthers defensive end

“We saw it happen a few years ago. We returned stronger, I know we will return stronger now.” Scottie Montgomery, ECU football coach

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Jay Sawvel: The Wake Forest defensive coordinator was fired Sunday, a day after coach Dave Clawson watched his team give up 56 points in an embarrassing home loss to Notre Dame. The move came 10 days after the Demon Deacons allowed 41 points on six touchdowns of 27 yards or longer in a loss to Boston College. Clawson has not yet named a new defensive coordinator, but defensive analyst Tom Gilmore was promoted to a full-time coaching position working with the linebackers. Kyle Busch: The season-long front runner punched his ticket to the second round of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Playoffs with a win Saturday night at Richmond. He was followed by the 2018 season’s other “Big Three” members, Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. Busch tied Harvick for the most wins on the season with his seventh. Busch and Brad Keselowski have both advanced to the next round of the postseason thanks to their wins, and Truex also clinched a spot based on points.

beyond the box score POTENT QUOTABLES

Wilmington’s John Salter lost in his return to the ring, falling to unbeaten Rafael Lovato Jr. at Bellator 205 in Boise, Idaho. Salter (15-4) was submitted by rearnaked choke at 4:27 of the third round of the middleweight bout. Slater was supposed to fight Lovato Jr. at Bellator 198 in Rosemont, Ill., in April, but failed a preflight physical due to an eye issue and was forced to withdraw.

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“I think they’re getting soft.” Packers linebacker Clay Matthews on the NFL after he received his third roughing the passer penalty in as many games.

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“Yeah, I jinxed myself. I said that to myself. I said, ‘Boy, it’s nice having this.’” Dave Doeren on Wolfpack freshman kicker Chris Dunn, 6 of 8 on the season, missing a field goal after making three at Marshall. NC State was 26 of 51 on-field goals from 2015-17. PRIME NUMBER

Henrik Zetterberg: The 37-year-old Red Wings captain, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the top player in the postseason when Detroit hoisted the Stanley Cup in 2008, is calling it a career. The skillful Swede is a member of a select group of players that has won a Stanley Cup, world championship and Olympic gold. Zetterberg battled back issues in recent years, but he will not officially retire until the final three years of his contract are up in 2021.

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51.7 Points per game for Appalachian State football through three games, good for sixthbest in FBS, after the Mountaineers thumped Gardner-Webb 72-7 on Saturday. App State also has a 45-9 win over Charlotte and 4538 loss at Penn State in the season opener. The 72 points were the most for the Mountaineers since they beat Western Carolina 79-35 on Nov. 10, 2007.

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The Braves and Yankees both clinched playoff berths Saturday, with Atlanta winning its first NL East title since 2013 and New York grabbing a spot in the AL wild card game. The Braves are now tied with the Yankees for the most division titles since MLB moved divisional play in 1969 with 18.

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Jimmy Garoppolo exited the game late in the 49ers’ loss in Kansas City after his left knee buckled during a scramble to the sideline. San Francisco’s franchise quarterback was carted off to the locker room, and the team later confirmed he suffered a season-ending ACL injury.

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Tiger Woods won for the first time since 2013, entering a new chapter in his return from back surgeries for his 80th PGA Tour victory, just two shy of Sam Snead’s record. Woods built a five-shot lead early and then hung on for a 1-over 71 and a two-shot victory over Billy Horschel at the Tour Championships in Atlanta.

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North Carolina at Miami Hard Rock Stadium Thursday, 8 p.m. | ESPN Preview: The Tar Heels posted their long-awaited first win of the season last week, against Pitt. They get back seven previously suspended players, including QB Chazz Surratt and WR Beau Corrales. Miami looks to win two straight in the series for the first time since 2013-14. Players to watch: Miami DT Gerald Willis III leads the NCAA with 10 tackles for loss and has had at least three TFL in three games this year. The Tar Heels had a 300-yard passer (Nathan Elliott), 100-yard rusher (Antonio Williams) and 100-yard receiver (Dazz Newsome) for the 10th time in school history. Fast fact: Miami plays its second straight game against a current/ former UNC coach. The Canes beat Butch Davis-coached FIU last week. What to expect: Carolina looked like it had righted the ship last week, but playing the Coastal champs on a short week is a big ask. — Shawn Krest

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Duke quarterback Quentin Harris carries the ball as NC Central’s Jaquell Taylor looks for a tackle during the Blue Devils’ win Saturday in Durham.

Cutcliffe focuses on details for ACC Coastal showdown Duke opens conference play against Virginia Tech looking to stay undefeated By Shawn Krest North State Journal DURHAM — Duke is undefeated, ranked for the first time in three years and ready to start conference play against a reeling Virginia Tech team. So, naturally, David Cutcliffe started the week by yelling at his kickers. “Don’t swing your leg — don’t catch a snap without a purpose,” he told them. “That’s practicing a mistake. I doubt any great pro golfer has ever swung a club and not cared about where the ball went, or had his mind on what he was going to do after practice.” The problem? Collin Wareham, the walk-on kicker for the Blue Devils, missed one of his eight extra-point attempts last Saturday against NC Central. That may seem like a small detail in the Blue Devils’ 55-13 win over the Eagles. That’s exactly Cutcliffe’s point. “The only way you win consistently is you do every little thing right,” Cutcliffe said. “We’ve got an opportunity to win this week. Virginia Tech has an opportunity to win. And I’m going to say that for eight more weeks. That’s ACC football. You’ve got to learn to do the little things to win close football games. There’s no magic formula.” Duke seems to have found the formula to winning so far this year. The Blue Devils are the only team in the country to have nonconference road wins over two Power Five opponents — Baylor and Northwestern — matching their total from the previous 10 seasons combined (a 2016 win at Notre Dame and a 2008 victory

HURRICANE from page B1 during his opening remarks at the Wolfpack’s basketball media day. “I’m thinking about the people around the state, but after spending three years at Wilmington and being able to talk to some of those folks, to hear some of the stories of what’s going on, it’s tough.” Keatts offered his support for the relief effort by pledging to donate all after-tax proceeds from his team’s “Primetime with the Pack,” event on Oct. 19 to those in need. State’s football program is doing its part too by asking fans to bring items for donation to Saturday’s home game against Virginia. Among the supplies most needed by those displaced by the storm are buckets, paper towels, large garbage bags, scrub brushes, air fresheners, hand sanitizer, shampoo, soap, diapers, toilet paper, bottled water and nonperishable food items. At UNC, members of the football team raised more than $1,200 by donating their per diem from their postponed game against Central Florida to the cause. Coach Larry Fedora and his players went into the community to help collect water and other items to be sent directly to hurricane victims.

at Vanderbilt). Only 10 other Power Five teams even play two Power Five opponents on their nonconference schedule, and across the five conferences, there are only 25 other nonconference road games against them. Duke now opens ACC play against one of the teams that began the season as a favorite to win the conference’s Coastal Division. The Hokies have fallen on hard times, however, dropping a nonconference game at Old Dominion last week and losing starting quarterback Josh Jackson to injury in the process. The developments suddenly give Duke the chance to take the pole position in the Coastal. That, combined with the Blue Devils’ sudden national attention — they are currently No. 22 in the AP top 25 and No. 23 in the coaches poll — has Cutcliffe worried about the players becoming complacent. “They’re human and they’re young,” Cutcliffe said of the national ranking. “Every one of them will take notice of it. At practice today, they probably don’t feel like there was any difference in what the demands are. They might as well have been ranked 122nd today, because they were challenged.” One of the reasons Cutcliffe is harping on details is that he realizes the Blue Devils are in position to have a special season, a fact he’s not trying to hide from his players. “They should think they’ve got a good football team,” he said. “We do have a good football team. … I will say this: I don’t think it was necessarily January for me, but what we were doing in February and March, evaluating our team, studying what we’d just done as a squad, studying bowl practice. I think we’ve known (since then) we had a good football team, particularly in August,

“We’re willing to do anything that we can to help anybody in the state right now,” Fedora said, specifically mentioning New Bern, home of former UNC captain Kevin Reddick. “We all know New Bern was hit very hard. Kevin’s from New Bern. We’re going to try to put together as much water and Gatorade, that’s what he’s looking for, because he wants to transport it over to New Bern to get it out to the people that have been affected.” Duke and Wake Forest are also holding “fill the truck” drives at their home games Saturday. The Blue Devils are offering $5 general admission tickets to their Oct. 20 game against Virginia to those donating three more more items. The NFL’s Carolina Panthers got involved Monday, less than 24 hours after their win against the Cincinnati Bengals, by donating their time to pack boxes of supplies to be sent directly to hurricane victims. They’re also raising money for those affected by the storm through the sale of T-shirts with the “One Carolina” logo on them. Veteran defensive end Julius Peppers, a native of Wilson, also started his own fund and contributed $1 million. “We rely on their support ev-

“You’ve got to learn to do the little things to win close football games. There’s no magic formula.” David Cutcliffe, Duke coach

with the way we worked and the way we practiced.” Quarterback Quentin Harris, preparing for just his second career start, has gotten the message. “We’ve always had the mindset this was going to be a good year for us,” he said. “It started with offseason work, in preparation. We felt we had a great group, a very talented group. As long as we continued to work hard and bring focus, attention to detail and great intensity each week, we’ll put ourselves in a great position to win.” Still, details are everything, and Cutcliffe would likely seize on the one word that Harris left out of his explanation: Hunger. “Everything in life,” the coach said, “if you’re not hungry anymore, then you’re certainly doing the wrong thing. I tell the players, if you ever find yourself loafing on the job, quit that job and go find another one. It shouldn’t happen that way. If you’re doing the right thing, you should be energized, and you won’t need anybody to tell you. “You can tell when a team’s not hungry,” Cutcliffe concluded. The key is to stay that way. “We’ve got a game,” he said. “It’s a big game. Then we’ve got seven games in a row. We’re in the infancy stage, really.” Cutcliffe is confident that tough love is the way to get a potentially special team to grow up.

ery week to come to the games and buy our jerseys,” Peppers said. “It’s only right for us to give the same support back to the them and help them in their time of need.” The NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes also held a relief drive during their first two preseason home games last week, collecting items and gift cards to assist in the recovery. The team is also offering a limited number of lower-level $40 tickets to regular season home games on Oct. 7 and Oct. 9 with proceeds going to the state’s Disaster Relief Fund. Both Jordan and Keatts stressed the need to collect as much money and materials as possible while attention is still focused on the devastation caused by Florence, since the cleanup and rebuilding effort will continue on long after the television cameras leave. “The recovery effort will be massive, and it will take a long time to repair the damage and for families to get back on their feet,” Jordan said. “What happens is when the media coverage goes away, people are left with a lot of things, picking up the pieces,” Keatts added. “I’ll tell you now that it’s the toughest part, the aftermath of it.”

Wake Forest vs. Rice BB&T Field Saturday, 3:30 p.m. | Fox Sports Carolinas Preview: The Deacons (2-2) look to bounce back from two straight home losses in their final nonconference game this season. The Owls have lost three straight, allowing 40 or more points in each since opening the season with a win against Prairie View A&M. Players to watch: WR/QB Kendall Hinton caught three passes for 23 yards and rushed once for a 23-yard TD in his first game back from suspension for Wake. CB Essang Bassey leads the Deacons with 29 tackles and five pass breakups. Rice RB Emmanuel Esukpa averages 98.8 rushing yards per game. P Jack Fox ranks among the top 10 nationally with an average of 45.5 yards and seven punts of 50 yards or more. Fast fact: Wake coach Dave Clawson fired defensive coordinator Jay Sawvel on Sunday after his unit allowed 41 and 56 points the past two weeks. What to expect: The Deacons couldn’t have picked a more opportune opponent to try and get back on the right track. — Brett Friedlander

ECU vs. Old Dominion Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Saturday, 3:30 p.m. | ESPN3 Preview: This originally figured to be an opportunity for an easy win for the improving Pirates (1-2). But that was before the Monarchs (13) shocked Virginia Tech last Saturday. Players to watch: WR Trevon Brown is ECU’s big-play threat, averaging 14.5 yards per catch on 17 receptions. DE Nate Harvey had 7.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks to lead a defense that limited USF to less than 300 total yards last week. ODU QB Blake LaRussa threw for 495 yards and four TDs in the upset of the Hokies. DE Oshane Ximines has 26 career sacks, second most among active FBS players nationally. Fast fact: The Pirates recorded six sacks in their 20-13 loss at USF. That’s more than half of their total from the entire 2017 season and only two fewer than they had in 12 games in 2016. What to expect: ODU may be a more dangerous opponent than it seemed before last Saturday, but ECU should still be favored against a team that has lost to Liberty, FIU and Charlotte. — Brett Friedlander

South Alabama at Appalachian State Kidd-Brewer Stadium Saturday, 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ Preview: The teams have only met twice as Sun Belt Conference members, and the road team has won each previous matchup. Players to watch: South Alabama WR Jamarius Way had his second straight 100-yard game with 10 catches and 185 yards against Memphis. He had four catches of more than 20 yards in that game. App State special teamers have scored four touchdowns in three games: punt returns by Clifton Duck and Thomas Hennigan, a kickoff return by Darrynton Evans and a blocked and recovered punt by Steven Jones. Fast fact: The university president at South Alabama is former Tar Heel track star Tony Waldrop. He was a six-time All-American at UNC, won NCAA titles in the indoor 1,000 yards and indoor mile, and set a world record in the indoor mile. What to expect: South Alabama is 1-2 in the state of North Carolina with a win at App and two losses at NC State. The Jags will have to play a perfect game to even their record. — Shawn Krest

Charlotte at UAB Legion Field Saturday, 7 p.m. | ESPN3 Preview: UAB is coming off a bye week, while Charlotte suffered a tough loss at Massachusetts. Both teams have two wins, with UAB holding a victory over Tulane and Charlotte one over Old Dominion, a win that looks more impressive after ODU’s upset of Virginia Tech last week. Players to watch: UAB leads Conference USA in rushing and is eighth in the nation with 280 rushing yards per game. They are led by CUSA’s individual rushing leader, RB Spencer Brown, who has two 100-yard games this year, including 101 in a win over Tulane. Charlotte WR Victor Tucker set a 49ers freshman record with 130 yards last week. It was his second 100-yard game of the year, also a school freshman record. Fast fact: UAB hasn’t lost a home game since resuming its football program last year. A win over Charlotte would be its ninth straight at Legion Field, setting an school record. What to expect: UAB has the second-best pass defense in the country, which could make the going tough for a Charlotte team that only had 81 rushing yards against UMass. — Shawn Krest

North State Journal for Wednesday, September 26, 2018

US bowler Muhammad Ali Khan throws the ball past Panama’s Abdullah Bham for a wicket Thursday during a match at the International Cricket Council T-20 World Cup qualifier in Morrisville.

Cricket growing in Carolina The weeklong Americas Subregional World Cup Qualifier was in Morrisville, featuring players from four countries By Brett Friedlander North State Journal

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US batsman Jaskaran Malhotra prepares to hit.

A workman from the Morrisville Parks department prepares the pitch for a game at the International Cricket Council T-20 World Cup qualifier.

Scoreboard at the International Cricket Council T-20 World Cup qualifier in Morrisville.

MORRISVILLE — Alvin Kallicharran had the look of a proud father last week as he sat shielded from the late summer sun under a tent watching a cricket match being played at Church Street Park. In a way, that’s exactly what he was, even though none of the players on the pristine grass field were actually his children. Kallicharran is an international cricket legend who played on two World Cup championship teams for the West Indies in the 1970s. These days, though, he’s better known to local enthusiasts of the sport as the father of the Triangle Cricket League. It’s an organization that has grown over the past 10 years from a handful of teams to 120, with more than 2,000 active participants to go along with programs for both women and youngsters. The Raleigh area has become such a cricket hotbed that its international governing body decided to bring its Americas Subregional World Cup Qualifier to Morrisville. The tournament, involving teams from the United States, Canada, Belize and Panama, was held over the past seven days at a newly constructed facility built specifically to attract such events. “It is very special to see international cricket being played here in Carolina,” said Kallicharran, who moved to the Triangle after retiring as a player so his wife could live closer to her parents. “This is only a start. That’s always the hardest thing. Now that you’ve created the start, you have the impetus to go on and on and on.” Cricket is a sport popular in England and many of its former colonies including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia. It is similar in some respects, such as the pitcher — known as a bowler — beginning play by throwing a ball that a bats-

man tries to hit. Unlike baseball, the bat is flat and the ball must bounce before it is hit. There is also is no foul territory. The entire field is in play. And during the first six innings — called overs — only two fielders are allowed to position themselves outside a 30-yard inner circle, making it much easier to score. Although “Test” matches traditionally take several days to play, the variation of cricket played in Morrisville this week and at the World Cup in Australia in December 2019 is limited to 20 overs. Instead of taking turns batting, one team stays up for the entire 20 overs, scoring as many runs as it can. The other team then comes up for its chance to beat that score. Each over consists of six pitches, with the batting team trying to score as many runs as possible during that time. Runs are scored by the batsmen running from one wicket to another, a distance of about 66 feet. Balls that are hit past the outer boundary of the playing area on the ground are worth four runs. Those that clear the rope on the fly, the equivalent of a home run in baseball, are worth six. Canada beat the U.S. in dramatic style Saturday when Rizwan Cheema delivered just such a hit on the final pitch of regulation, then won in a tiebreaking “super over.” An over can also end with an out, made one of 11 ways. The most frequent are when a defensive player catches a hit ball on the fly and when a bowler throws the ball past the batsman and strikes the wicket — the three sticks set up at the end of the pitch with two small balls set on top. “It’s not that hard to hit and run,” said former Morrisville Mayor Mark Stohlman. “Fielding is a little bit of a challenge because you’re not wearing a glove. And bowling is a real special talent. I have real respect for them.” While Kallicharran was the one that got the cricket ball rolling in Morrisville, it was the efforts of Stohlman that helped send it speeding toward the wicket. A CPA who has lived in North Carolina since 1995, Stohlman knew nothing about the sport

when he stumbled across a match being played while out and about one afternoon. He stopped to watch and was intrigued. Eventually, as Kallicharran described it, he caught “the disease of cricket” and he became a player himself. “I really didn’t understand the rules, so they told me, ‘Why don’t you go out and play, that’s the best way to understand the game,’” Stohlman said. “That’s the absolute truth. You really need to play it to pick up all the nuances. “It’s pretty complex, but once you play it, you get the hang of it. I played on a rec team, and I realized I wasn’t that bad.” As much as Stohlman loved playing the game, he also became interested in helping it grow. That effort, continued by current Mayor T.J. Cawley, eventually produced the field upon which last week’s World Cup qualifier was held. Officially, Church Street Park is a multipurpose facility with a large grassy area, a children’s playground and a field house. But make no mistake. As its address of 5817 Cricket Pitch Way and the effort that went into importing 2,400 50-pound bags of clay from Indiana to construct the bowling surface suggest, its primary function is as a cricket grounds. And not just any cricket grounds. According to those professionals using it this week, it’s as good as any they’ve ever seen. “It’s beautiful,” said USA coach Pubudu Dassanayake after his team’s opening victory against Panama last Thursday. “When we came here a week ago, we were so impressed. The grounds, the wickets, the lights, the whole setup is beautiful. They did tremendous work to make this an international class setup. This is easily the best ground overall in the country.” With plenty of room surrounding the existing park for possible expansion, plans are already in the works to make it even better. “The potential for this ground is unlimited,” said Wade Edwards, project officer for Team USA and a representative of the International Cricket Council. “There’s enough space for sure.

The plan, from what I hear, is to get some stadium seating around and be able to pop it up when we need to and maybe some training facilities off to the side. “This facility and the sense of community here is a testament to all the hard work that’s gone on here with the Town of Morrisville and the Greater Cary area. It’s inspiring and great to see.” That sense of community was on full display during the World Cup Qualifier, especially Saturday evening when a crowd of more than 2,000 jammed the grounds to watch the U.S. take on rival Canada in the featured match of the tournament. While the atmosphere was festive with spectators on the sidelines banging on drums and Bollywood music blaring from the PA system between overs, the competition on the pitch was as serious as it gets. In the end, both the U.S. and Canada advanced to the next round of World Cup qualifying. They will join Bermuda and the Cayman Islands in the American Final next March in hopes of making it into the tournament’s championship draw. “We are positive and looking forward to the other games,” U.S. star Monank Patel said. “Our mission is to go to the World Cup in Australia, but right now our focus is on going step-by-step.” Even if this team falls short of its goal, ICC representative Edwards is confident that the U.S. will soon become a player capable of doing more than just getting into the field against the world’s best teams, thanks to a new grassroots developmental program established by USA Cricket. “The age group between 12-16 here in the U.S. is as good as any I’ve seen around the world,” Edwards said. “The difference here is when you compare the United States to a traditional cricket playing country is the infrastructure, the coaches, the network. “Right now, the U.S. National Team is made up of a number of first-class cricketers from other countries, but we’ve established a developmental organization that engages young children to start playing the game and getting it to become more mainstream.” As it is already doing in Morrisville.

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Left, NC State coach Dave Doeren, in his sixth season with the Wolfpack, will face ACC foe Virginia for the first time. Right, Running back Reggie Gallaspy Jr. and the Wolfpack hope an improved rushing attack can supplement NC State’s prominent passing game in the team’s ACC opener this weekend against Virginia.

Pack, Cavs reunited in ACC play Despite being longtime conference foes, NC State and Virginia haven’t played since 2012 By Brett Friedlander North State Journal RALEIGH — NC State and Virginia have been part of the ACC since the conference was first formed in 1953. But when they meet at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, they’ll seem more like strangers than traditional rivals. That’s because, thanks to ACC expansion and the advent of divisional play, the Wolfpack and Cavaliers haven’t played one another since 2012. It’s been so long since their most recent game that none of the players on either team nor their coaches have ever faced one another, making preparations for their football reunion more like that for a nonconference matchup against an unfamiliar foe rather than the Wolfpack’s ACC opener. “It has a feel of that,” said State

OBADA from page B1 From there, Obada signed with the London Warriors. The games were a far cry from the attention America’s team garnered. The Britbowl — the league’s championship game — regularly drew 2,0003,000 fans. Obada’s British American Football League career was short-lived. Four games in, he was signed by the Cowboys and headed to the United States. “They picked me up, and then I started believing,” he said. “Soon, I came out to America, and the rest is history.” The history included being a training camp cut, then spending two stints on the practice squad during the 2015 season. From there, he bounced around the league, spending time on the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster for offseason

coach Dave Doeren, who has faced all 13 other football-playing conference opponents besides the Cavaliers during his six seasons in Raleigh. Despite that lack of recent history, Saturday’s game will mark the 58th all-time meeting between the teams. They played every year between 1960-2003 in a series that began in 1904, but only four times since the divisional split in 2004. Although Doeren has never coached directly against the Cavaliers’ Bronco Mendenhall, he’s seen his teams play enough from afar to at least have an idea of what to expect. He can also get help from offensive coordinator Eliah Drinkwitz, who faced Mendenhall’s BYU teams in each of his two years at Boise State. “I’ve seen Virginia a lot in crossover film now for six years, but have not game-planned against them,” Doeren said. “It’s unique, but it is a conference game and you can feel that for sure with our guys. You just do the best you can with your prep and get the guys rolling.” After having a high-profile nonconference game against West Vir-

minicamps, only to be cut before training camp began. He was also a training camp cut by the Falcons in 2016. When the Carolina Panthers signed him to their offseason minicamp roster on May 25, 2017, Obada had been in the United States pursuing a football career for just over two years. During that time, he’d spent 381 days on an NFL team’s roster and 404 days looking for someone to sign him. In 2017, the NFL started a program to encourage foreign participation in the league. Obada was given a camp roster exemption — meaning he didn’t count toward the Panthers’ 85-man limit, and an extra practice squad spot to help him develop. Still, the odds were long. No one had ever gone from a European football league to the NFL, and of the 28,792 players that have suit-

ginia washed out because of Hurricane Florence two weeks ago, the Wolfpack got rolling again last Saturday with a workmanlike 37-20 win at Marshall. Doeren praised his players for overcoming the distractions and the disruption in their schedule to put together a solid winning effort in their first road game of the season. In addition to getting another standout performance from quarterback Ryan Finley, who threw for 377 yards and a touchdown, the Wolfpack (3-0) made improvements to their running game, got

a defensive score from ACC Defensive Back of the Week Jarius Morehead and a badly needed positive contribution from its kicking game in the form of three field goals by freshman Christopher Dunn. “To play a football game on the road against a good team like that and do the things that we really preached, winning the turnover margin, really playing well on first down and on both sides of the football (was encouraging),” Doeren said. “To play a whole game in the rain like that and be able to play catch like we did I think says a lot about the focus of those guys.” Their focus will be tested even more this week against a conference opponent that has shown noticeable improvement since dropping a 20-16 decision at Indiana in Week 2. The Cavaliers (3-1, 1-0 ACC) are coming off by far their best effort of the young season last week in a 27-3 dismantling of Louisville. They feature an offense led by dynamic dual-threat JUCO-transfer quarterback Bryce Perkins that will present a major challenge to a rebuilt Wolfpack defense that has played better

than expected to this point. “I’m excited that the kids are just playing the way they are together, and I think the energy that they have is fun to see,” Doeren said. “I think our back end is playing at a higher level than it did last year. I think our line is not as flashy, but it’s doing a really nice job in gap integrity and they’re playing hard. … But going into league play, now it’s like each week it’s different.” With traditional Atlantic Division heavyweights Florida State and Louisville struggling, and formerly ranked Boston College going down to defeat at Purdue last Saturday, getting off to a fast start in the ACC is even more important than usual for State. Fortunately for Doeren and his team, Virginia is as unfamiliar with them as they are with it. “Last time I even paid attention to NC State, I was coaching at New Mexico,” said Mendenhall, who left there for BYU in 2002. “That was a long time ago. “Really, when an opponent isn’t on your schedule in a given year, you just forget about them. You have to be so engrossed in the opponent you are playing. It’s been a busy morning familiarizing myself with schemes, personnel, history and why they’re doing what they’re doing, how they got to that point.”

ed up in NFL history, a grand total of 472 have done so without ever playing in college. The vast majority of that group were punters and kickers. The last defensive lineman to play in the NFL with no college experience was Ray Seals, who retired in 1997. Only nine others preceded him. Obada was a bright spot in 2017 training camp, getting a sack in his first preseason game. After a year on the practice squad, he picked up where he left off, beating out former third-round draft pick Daeshon Hall for a spot on the Panthers’ 53man roster. “Ron (Rivera) has seen something in him since day one,” said GM Marty Hurney. Making the roster didn’t mean Obada got a jersey. He was declared inactive for the first two games, which drove him even harder in practice.

“Not getting that opportunity straight off the bat gave me the drive, that when I do get it, I’m going to go all out,” he said. “I was hungry, man. I didn’t want to go into the bye week and not have the opportunity to show this team what I can do.” In Week 3, with the bye looming the following week, Obada got his chance, and the story got even less believable. “Opportunity,” said quarterback Cam Newton. “Opportunity knocked on his door, and he opened it smiling.” A few snaps after taking the field for the first time, he sacked Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton and stripped the ball loose — although video review changed the result to an incomplete pass. Later, he pulled down a tipped pass for an interception. “Mario Addison said he’s been

playing 15 years, and he hasn’t had one yet,” Obada said. “And I get one in my first game.” Obada added a sack later in the game — one that counted this time — bringing down Dalton near the goal line. He credited film review for allowing him to get past the tight end. “We’ve seen that play before,” he said. “So I knew it was coming.” Each time Obada made a play, the sideline exploded in celebration in a show of emotion rarely seen in the NFL. “It couldn’t have happened to a better person,” said Julius Peppers. “That’s just what happens when you’re a good person and you work hard.” As the bye week begins, Obada plans to go right back to work. “I don’t want to be a one-hit wonder,” he said. “I’m going to go back into the lab.”

“It’s unique, but it is a conference game and you can feel that for sure with our guys.” Dave Doeren, NC State coach, on playing ACC foe Virginia for the first time in six years.

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United States’ McLain Ward, aboard Cinta, rides a clear round in the team and individual jumping championships Thursday at the World Equestrian Games in Tryon, N.C.

U.S. finishes second in medal count at World Equestrain Games The event, hosted by the Tryon International Equestrian Center, closed with a dramatic gold for the host country in Jumping By Brett Friedlander North State Journal The FEI World Equestrian Games might have gotten off to a slow start because of Hurricane Florence and the sloppy conditions it helped create, but they finished with a flourish for the host nation. Team USA produced the most dramatic moment of the twoweek international competition last Friday when it beat Sweden

in a head-to-head jump-off to win the gold medal in the Jumping event at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Polk County. The Americans had an opportunity to win in regulation. But McLain Ward, on his horse Clinta, knocked down one fence to leave the top two teams tied with an overall score of 20.59 points. The disappointment didn’t last long though. Given a second chance at gold in the first jump-off in the event’s history, Ward and teammates Devin Ryan (on Eddie Blue), Laura Kraut (on Zeremonie) and Adrienne Sternlicht (on Cristalline) combined to ride to victory by more than two seconds. Sweden took silver while Ger-

many earned bronze. “I knew the situation. I had one fence down and then I knew I couldn’t afford a time fault,” Ward told Tryon2018.com. “I got a second opportunity in the jump-off. I wanted to go in and just do the best round I could. All the guys came through brilliantly and I am so proud to be American today.” The gold medal was the second of three at the Games for Team USA. The other came on Sunday, the final day of the competition, when the team of James Fairclough, Misdee Wrigley-Miller and Chester Weber won the Driving event by 3.40 points against silver medal winner the Netherlands. Driving is a sport in which three-member teams navigate

a carriage pulled by four horses through three phases of competition spread over three days — Dressage, Marathon and Cones. Weber also won a silver medal in the individual Driving event. The Americans were in third place heading into Weber’s final run as the next-to-last driver on the course Sunday. He responded by delivering a clutch run with only 2.77 time penalties to vault his team to the top of the standings. It was the first team gold medal in Driving for the U.S. “This was brilliant, unexpected really,” American team manager Barry Hunter said. “Everyone played their part, a true team effort.” Team USA’s first gold medal

came during the opening week of the Games in Reining. Overall, the Americans finished second in the medal count with 12 (three gold, five silver and four bronze). Germany led the way with 17 total medals, including six gold. The Netherlands finished with 10 medals, four of which were gold. Tryon was only the second North American venue to host the World Equestrian Games. Despite high hopes, attendance at the event — estimated to be about 200,000 -- fell below projections. The venue also drew public criticism from at least one competitor, Canadian Eric Lamaze, who tweeted that this was “the worst world championships ever held.” Jake Johnson, chairman of the Polk County Board of Commissioners, disagreed with Lamaze’s assessment. “Despite the initial setback of having to cancel the endurance race due to the heat and humidity,” Johnson told WLOS-TV of Asheville, “the rest of the games were a huge success.”

Bernard brings back memories of the punt in his return to NC Cincinnati running back Giovani Bernard, who played for the Tar Heels in college, played in North Carolina for the first time as a pro on Sunday in the Bengals’ 31-21 loss Sunday to the Panthers. He rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries and also had five receptions for 25 yards.

Former Tar Heels standout and current Bengals running back came back to North Carolina for Sunday’s game in Charlotte against the Panthers By Shawn Krest North State Journal CHARLOTTE — With 7:40 remaining in the first quarter of Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium, Bengals running back Gio Bernard plunged one yard into the end zone to give Cincinnati an early lead — which didn’t stand up — over the Panthers. It was Bernard’s first touchdown in the state of North Carolina in nearly six years. The last came on Nov. 24, 2012, at Kenan Stadium. No, it wasn’t THAT touchdown. This score was a 1-yard run late in a win over Maryland. It was the 33rd and final touchdown of Bernard’s UNC career. THAT touchdown — the one that you and everyone else is thinking of — occurred 28 days earlier and was number 29 for the Tar Heel running back. With 13 seconds remaining in the annual battle with NC State, the Wolfpack prepared to punt. The game had been a back-andforth war all day, with Carolina leading by 18 in the first half and State building a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter before the two teams ended up knotted at 35, 59 minutes and 47 seconds into the

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game. Bernard, battling an ankle injury, was a late substitution on the field, trotting out to take the punt just before the snap. He took the ball and cut to the Wolfpack sideline, running 74 yards for the game-winning score. Needless to say, the play was a major storyline for Bernard in his return to the state for Sunday’s game against the Panthers. “It’s blown up my Twitter this entire week,” he said. “But it was cool. I saw some of the guys — one of our trainers that I went to

at UNC, we talked about it as well. It’s always good for them to talk about it. I think it’s pretty sweet that it’s kind of a part of history.” Much of the talk, particularly from the Twitter users who favor the color red, has been less than civil. “They always talk about how, ‘Oh, that’s the only play they have (to talk about) at UNC,’” he said. “It is what it is. I made a good play and, yeah.” Now in his sixth year in the NFL — all with the Bengals — Bernard hasn’t found the going as

smooth as he did at Carolina. He got the start on Sunday, since starting running back Joe Mixon — four years younger than Bernard — was out with an injury. It was just his 15th start in the NFL, and his first-quarter touchdown was just the 25th time he’d found the end zone as a pro, eight fewer than at Carolina in onethird the time. Bernard has never been given the chance to be “the man” for the Bengals. As a rookie, he played behind veteran BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Then the team took running

back Jeremy Hill in the second round of the 2014 draft and used a second-round pick on Mixon three years later. “With (Mixon) here or not, the biggest thing is I always go into every single game with the attitude that you never know what’s going to happen,” he said. “You never know who’s going to go down in a game, and you’ve just got to be prepared. In a way, it’s like the backup quarterback role. You never know when that one play is going to happen, so you need to be ready. I prepare myself the same every single week. I just got the opportunity to play this week.” Bernard finished with 61 yards on the ground. He’s had only four better games in the last two years. And, with his rushing touchdown, he’s already halfway to his total from each of the last three seasons. Of course, Mixon is already hard at work on his rehab and could play again as soon as this week, which would send Bernard back down the depth chart. “I think the biggest thing is taking advantage of opportunities,” he said. “This was just another opportunity for me to take advantage of, and you’ve just got to go out there and do that. I’ve always been the type of guy that you can’t really count the amount of plays you get. Just make the best plays you can when you do get the opportunity.” As Wolfpack and Tar Heel fans well remember, it’s never too late, the hole never too small, for Bernard to find a way to make a play.

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August jobs numbers released Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from July’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.9 percent. North Carolina’s August 2018 unemployment rate decreased 0.5 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 5,052 over the month to 4,805,678 and increased 67,072 over the year. The number of people unemployed decreased 6,492 over the month to 196,936 and decreased 21,263 over the year. Seasonally adjusted Total Nonfarm industry employment, as gathered through the monthly establishment survey, increased 1,600 to 4,527,600 in August. The major industries with the largest over-the-month increases were Professional & Business Services at 4,900, followed by Trade, Transportation & Utilities, 1,800; Construction, 1,000; Financial Activities, 300; and Other Services, 200. Major industries experiencing decreases were Education & Health Services, 2,200; Government, 1,300; Leisure & Hospitality Services, 1,300; Manufacturing, 1,100; Information, 600; and Mining & Logging, 100. Since August 2017, Total Nonfarm jobs gained 102,800 with the Total Private sector growing by 98,000 and Government increasing by 4,800. The largest over-the-year increase among major industries was Professional & Business Services at 30,600, followed by Trade, Transportation & Utilities, 21,400; Construction, 11,300; Education & Health Services, 11,300; Leisure & Hospitality Services, 6,300; Manufacturing, 6,300; Government, 4,800; Information, 4,800; Financial Activities, 4,100; Other Services, 1,700; and Mining & Logging, 200. Approved Logos

Insurance camps to be set up in eastern North Carolina In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the N.C. Dept. of Insurance is setting up camps to assist the thousands of people who will be assessing damage and filing claims in coming weeks. Here’s what you need to know to get started. By Emily Roberson North State Journal RALEIGH, N.C. — Insurance camps will be held this week in two flood-battered communities in eastern North Carolina to help storm victims recover from Hurricane Florence. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said representatives from approximately 20 insurance companies and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will set up Tuesday in a village-like setting at a Lowe’s store parking lot in New Bern. Agents will answer questions and help file insurance claims. On Wednesday, the camp will be set up at a Lowe’s parking lot in Jacksonville. In a news release, Causey said the camps will give residents a chance to have direct contact with their insurance companies and others who can help them get their lives back on track as soon as possible. Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide estimates insured wind and storm surge losses for Florence between $1.7 billion and $4.6 billion. The exact financial impact will become apparent over time as insurance claims roll in. For policy holders, it’s important to know what exactly is covered. Insurance industry experts say there are a number of things homeowners and others

should be aware of as they try to recover from the mess that follows a natural disaster such as this. My home was damaged, what do you do first? When it’s safe to do so, make any temporary repairs to prevent further damage to your home or property. That could be something as simple as putting a tarp over a hole in the roof or plywood over a broken window. It’s important to document as much as possible to ease your claim process, so take photos or videos of damage and save all receipts for supplies purchased for repairs, said State Farm, a major insurer in the Carolinas. Try to get the claims process started as quickly as possible by reaching out to your insurance company, although many insurers will reach out to affected policyholders directly. Most major insurers have disaster teams in place that come to the affected area to start the process in person, but claims can begin on the phone or online as well. What is covered by my insurance policy? A storm such as this may necessitate making claims through multiple insurance policies. The exact limits of your coverage depend on your policy but they follow a general framework: Property damage from wind is covered under standard homeowners, renters and business insurance policies, according to the Insurance Information Institute. But flood damage, which appears to be a major issue following Florence, isn’t covered through a standard homeowners’ policy. That is traditionally separate coverage purchased through the federal government’s National Flood Insurance Program, al-

though some homeowners may have purchased flood coverage through a private insurer. Renters’ coverage covers only the renters’ possessions; the landlord insures the structure. And wind and flood-caused property damage to a personal vehicle is covered under an auto insurance policy’s optional comprehensive coverage, according to the Insurance Information Institute. The industry group said that nearly 80 percent of U.S. drivers choose to purchase comprehensive coverage. Ask your insurance agent or claims representative for details on your coverage and limits. What other expenses from this event are covered? Again, the limitations depend on your exact policy but many homeowners’ policies will typically help cover costs beyond just damage to a structure or belongings. Ask your insurance representative about help paying for the costs of evacuation, temporary housing if your home is uninhabitable or damage to a structure caused by fallen trees or flying debris. Additionally, if you are worried about lost wages because of missed days at work, talk to your employer. A lot of businesses have insurance policies that include a provision called “ordinary payroll” that allows them to pay employees for a set number of days when they are forced to miss work due to mandatory evacuation, said Clark Schweers, forensic insurance and recovery practice leader at professional services firm BDO. Can I get help from FEMA? The Federal Emergency Management Association provides various forms of financial assisSee INSURANCE, page C2

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Why the ‘gig’ economy may not be the workforce of the future By Christopher Rugaber The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The “gig” economy might not be the new frontier for America’s workforce after all. From Uber to TaskRabbit to YourMechanic, so-called gig work — task-oriented work offered by online apps — has been promoted as providing the flexibility and independence that traditional jobs don’t offer. Yet the evidence is growing that over time, these jobs don’t deliver the financial returns many workers expect. And they don’t appear to be reshaping the workforce. Over the past two years, pay for gig workers has dropped, and they are earning a growing share of their income elsewhere, a new study finds. Most Americans who earn income through online platforms do so for only a few months each year, according to the study by the JPMorgan Chase Institute released Monday. The study, along with other research, points to three conclusions about the gig economy:

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Online work platforms took off after Uber’s founding in 2009. They benefited from a weak economic recovery that had left millions of Americans unemployed and desperate for work. The initial popularity of gig work prompted a rash of speculation that independent workers — freelancers as well as gig workers and contractors — would soon occupy a steadily larger portion of the workforce. In October, a study by the Freelancers Union and Upwork, a freelancing website, predicted that a majority of U.S. workers would be freelancers by 2027. Yet the JPMorgan Chase Institute’s report casts doubt on that likelihood. It found that among drivers, 58 percent work just three months or less each year through online economy websites such as Uber, Lyft and Amazon delivery. “People aren’t relying on platforms for their primary source of income,” said Fiona Grieg, director of consumer research for the institute and co-author of the study. A government report in July concluded that the proportion of independent workers has actually declined slightly in the past decade.

The number of gig workers has grown substantially in the past five years, the institute found, but growth is slowing. Among drivers, a flood of competition on sites like Uber and Lyft has led to lower pay. Drivers for Uber, Lyft and other platforms now collectively earn only about half as much each month as they did five years ago, the institute said. Average monthly incomes have fallen from $1,535 in October 2012 to just $762 in March of this year, not adjusted for inflation. That drop likely reflects the fact that many drivers are probably working fewer hours, Grieg said. Many have probably found other sources of income as the job market has strengthened. Uber and Lyft agree that their platforms have many more drivers than they did a few years ago. Uber says it has 900,000 drivers, up from 160,000 in 2014. Thus, competition among drivers has clearly intensified. The number of independent workers in taxi and limousine services, which includes ride-hailing companies, jumped 46 percent in

2016, the latest year for which figures are available, according to the Census Bureau. Online income now makes up just 26 percent of total annual earnings for drivers, the JPMorgan study found — down from nearly 52 percent in October 2013. Todd Suffreti has seen his evidence of the decline in the two years that he’s driven for Uber. Suffreti, who works out of Frederick, Maryland, says his weekly income has dropped by a quarter since he began. “It’s really saturated, and the calls don’t come in as often,” said Suffreti, 45. “It’s not like it used to be. I have to work harder and longer to get what I used to get.” Online-platform companies are evolving The JPMorgan Institute study found that transportation is increasingly the dominant force in the gig economy. Driving makes up 56 percent of all gig work, up from just 6 percent in 2013. Selling items through such online sites as eBay and Etsy has sunk to 19 percent of gig work, down from 72 percent. “It’s really those transportation

platforms that have grown tremendously and now represent the lion’s share of the dollars and participation,” Grieg said. Uber is still reporting rapid expansion. Its revenue jumped 63 percent to $2.8 billion in the April-June quarter from a year ago. Other platforms are being bought or are linking up with larger companies. Furniture retailer Ikea purchased TaskRabbit last year. Walmart has developed a partnership with Handy; both sites enable consumers to pay people for odd jobs like home repairs or furniture assembly. However, just 0.1 percent of households earned income through companies like TaskRabbit in March 2018, the institute found. People who participate in leasing websites, such as Airbnb and car rental site Truro, are earning more than other gig workers — averaging $2,113 in March of this year. But just 0.2 percent of households participate in such sites, the study found. The data is derived from a sample of 39 million JPMorgan checking accounts studied over 5½ years.

Keystone XL developer plans to start construction in 2019 Lincoln, Neb. The developer of the Keystone XL oil pipeline plans to start construction next year, after a U.S. State Department review ordered by a federal judge concluded that major environmental damage from a leak is unlikely and could quickly be mitigated, a company spokesman said Monday. The report issued Friday drew criticism from environmental groups, who say they’ll continue to fight the project they view as an environmental threat. The pipeline would carry up to 830,000 barrels of crude oil per day from Canada through Montana and South Dakota to Steele City, Nebraska, where it would connect with the original Keystone pipeline that runs down to Texas Gulf Coast refineries.

Apple, Salesforce teaming up on mobile apps for business San Francisco Customer relations software company Salesforce says it will join with Apple to create new business apps exclusively for iPhone and iPad. Salesforce said Monday the partnership will focus on three areas: apps for industry and small business to improve customer relations; enabling businesses and developers to create Salesforce apps for iPhone and iPad; and promoting developer career growth by teaching anyone how to build iOS apps. The “Get Started with iOS Development Trail” app is available now, while the others will roll out later this year and in early 2019.

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How do avoid getting scammed on repairs? Disasters can introduce the opportunity for fraud. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urged residents to “keep your guard up so that you don’t get ripped off.” A few suggestions from the Department of Insurance include: • Be wary of sales representatives or contractors going door-todoor soliciting business. If you have any questions about their legitimacy, contact your local Better Business Bureau or check out their reputation through online clearinghouses such as

Angie’s List or Yelp. • Contact your insurance company before signing a contract for repairs to your home. • Only work with licensed and insured contractors. • Get more than one estimate. Don’t be pushed into signing a contract right away. • Get everything in writing, including the cost of labor and materials, and a work schedule with a completed date. • Get IDs from sales

representatives. Write down the representative’s name, driver’s license number and license plate number in case problems arise. • Never pay a contractor in full or sign a completion certificate until the work is completed. If you have questions, think you’re being scammed or want to report suspected fraud, contact the state Department of Insurance by visiting www.NCHurriClaims.com or call 855-408-1212. Associated Press Personal Finance Writer Sarah Skidmore Sell contributed to this report.

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SiriusXM presses play on deal with Pandora The Associated Press NEW YORK — Subscription radio company SiriusXM says it’s buying music streaming service Pandora in a deal valued at about $3.5 billion that will allow it to expand its service beyond cars and into mobile devices and homes. Pandora has faced intense pressure from competitors like Spotify and Apple. Its last quarterly profit was in December 2014. But a buyout by SiriusXM, which made a $480 million investment in Pandora in June 2017, may be the boost the business needs. The ability to provide a subscription service that gives Pandora customers access to streaming music and satellite radio could help set it apart from its rivals and would likely draw in new customers. And SiriusXM’s relationships with automobile companies will open the door for Pandora to have better distribution in that market. Meanwhile, the deal will help SiriusXM tap into Pandora’s mobile strength while giving it the chance to improve in areas such as making personalized listening recommendations. New York-based SiriusXM has more than 36 million subscribers

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in North America, while Pandora has more than 70 million monthly active users. Maria Ripps of Canaccord Genuity noted that data from the Recording Industry Association of America indicates consumers are increasingly moving away from physical music purchases like CDs, as well as from digital downloads, in favor of streaming. Streaming subscriptions are now the fastest-growing segment of the music market, with paid subscription revenue up 37 percent in the year’s first half, Ripps said in a research note. Pandora stockholders will receive 1.44 newly issued SiriusXM shares for each Pandora share they own. Pandora also has a “go-shop” period in which it can solicit other offers from third parties. SiriusXM said both brands will continue to exist, along with their respective products and services. Both companies’ boards have approved the deal, which is expected to close in 2019’s first quarter. It still needs approval from Pandora shareholders. Shares of Pandora, which is based in Oakland, Calif., initial rose but ended Monday’s trading down 1.2 percent. SiriusXM’s stock tumbled 10.3 percent.

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Celine Dion to end Las Vegas concert residency next year The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas will soon have to find a way to go on without Celine Dion, who announced Monday that her concert residency will end next year. The Canadian music star took to social media to confirm that she will leave Caesars Palace in June 2019, a decision that brought “mixed emotions.” “Las Vegas has become my home and performing at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace has been a big part of my life for the past two de-

cades,” Dion said in a statement. “Every show we do at the Colosseum throughout this fall, and right up until the final one, will feel very special.” She also expressed gratitude to all the fans who have come to watch her over the years. Las Vegas has been home to her and her family since moving there in 2002. Her suburban Vegas home in Henderson is where her husband, Rene Angelil, died in January 2016 at age 73. Angelil, who was battling throat cancer, was also her manager. He is credited with mold-

ing Dion from a French-speaking ingénue into one of the world’s most successful singers. The couple shared three children. His death drew an outpouring of sympathy from Nevada politicians like U.S. Sen. Harry Reid. At the time, Reid said the couple took a risk on Las Vegas when Dion agreed to take up residency at The Colosseum. Their support was always appreciated. This will mark the end of Dion’s second long-running residency at Caesars Palace. Dion has performed nearly 1,100 shows there since 2003. The first time was from 2003 until 2007. Her current residency began in 2011. Tickets for next year’s went on sale Tuesday. Her final concert will be June 8, 2019.

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TAKE NOTICE CABARRUS NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CABARRUS GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18 CVS 2279 Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, v.

18 SP 299 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Charles L. Holbrook and Dedria A. Holbrook to James A. Abbot, Trustee(s), which was dated June 29, 1990 and recorded on June 29, 1990 in Book 725 at Page 344 and rerecorded/ modified/corrected on July 26, 1990 in Book 729, Page 181, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the

18-SP-538 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Bonnie Clark, Dennis Gardner and Cherylan Gardner, in the original amount of $32,200.00, payable to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. d/b/a Sun America Mortgage, dated January 30, 2006 and recorded on January 30, 2006 in Book 6515 at Page 61, Cabarrus County Public Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Stone Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned

18 SP 340 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY

Patti Fletcher, in her capacity as Administrator of the Estate of Pamela M. Rimer, deceased; Courtney Rimer; Tate Rimer, in her capacity as Heir to the Estate of Pamela M. Rimer, deceased; Christopher Kyle Harrison, in his capacity as Heir to the Estate of Pamela R. Rimer, deceased; FIA Card Services, N.A.; Discover Bank; Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC; Aurora Bank, FSB, as successor in interest to Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB, f/k/a Delaware Savings Bank, FSB; Bank of America, N.A., as successor in Interest to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation; Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Defendants.

the relief being sought is as follows:

To: Aurora Bank, FSB, as successor in interest to Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB, f/k/a Delaware Savings Bank, FSB Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of

To the amount due to the Plaintiff under the Note and Deed of Trust, including fees and costs provided therein; and The surplus, if any, to be paid to the Office of the

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than October 23, 2018 and upon your failure to

county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 3, 2018 at 2:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: Lying and being in No. 2 Township, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, on the North side of Wyoming Drive and being Lot No. 4, Section 4, of COUNTRY ACRES, a map of which is recorded in Map Book 14, Page 74, Cabarrus County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more complete description as to metes and bounds. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 238 Wyoming Drive Northwest, Concord, NC 28027. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at

the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Charles L. Holbrook and wife, Dedria A. Holbrook. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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

Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, on October 10, 2018 at 2:00 pm , and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Lying and being in the City if Concord, Number Eleven (11) Township, Cabarrus County, North Carolina and being all of Lot Number Eighty-Three (83) of Brittany Woods, Phase III, as surveyed and platted, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County, North Carolina in Map Book 21, Page 90, to which map book and page reference is hereby made for a complete description thereof by metes and bound. Tax ID: 5539 18 1805 0000 Said Property is commonly known as 687 Crab Tree Court SW, Concord, NC 28025 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or ma-

jor fraction thereof, of the the final sale price. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined by the formula is less than Ten Dollars ($10.00), a minimum Ten Dollar ($10.00) fee will be collected. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined by the formula is more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), a maximum Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fee will be collected. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owners of the property are

Bonnie Clark, Cherylan Gardner, and Dennis Gardner. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. 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 inabili-

ty 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 Substitute 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. Stone Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee By: ____________ Attorney At Law Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC Attorneys for Stone Trustee Services, LLC David R. DiMatteo #35254 Christopher J. Culp #13466 1709 Devonshire Drive Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 462-5006 (803) 929-0830

ALONG WITH a right of way and SUBJECT TO same right of way as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron on the western edge of Highway 601 and corner of Robert Gray and running with Gray, N. 77-01-52 W. 418.91 feet to a point in the line of Morgan; thence with the Morgan line, N. 22-16-12 E. 50.67 feet to a point; thence S. 77-01-52 W. 410.79 feet to the western edge of Highway 601; thence with the western edge of Highway 601, S. 13-03-03 W. 50.0 feet to the point of BEGINNING. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 10830 US Highway 601 South, Midland, NC 28107. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of war-

ranty 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Paul Nash. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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.

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 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 no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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

BEING the same property conveyed to the grantor herein by deed from Charles M. Deason and Lori A. Deason filed contemporaneously herewith. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1053 Cambrook Court, Concord, NC 28027. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at

the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Leslie Jasper Steele, IV. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession

on October 1, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 1073 of DOMINION GLEN AT HIGHLAND CREEK, Phase 5, Map 4, as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 46 at Page 87 in the Cabarrus County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2067 Solway Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. 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 prior 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 land-

lord, 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: 1230126 (FC.FAY)

8, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 391 of CANTERFIELD ESTATES, PHASE II WEST, MAP 2, as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 43, Page 64, in the Cabarrus County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6781 Sequoia Hills Drive, Harrisburg, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. 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

Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 3, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS DESCRIBED AS ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE IN THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, AND STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND BEING DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 05/24/2006 AND RECORDED 05/31/2006 IN BOOK 7250 PAGE 780 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE, AND REFERENCED AS FOLLOWS:

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2450 Silverbell Loop, Fayetteville, NC 28304. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of

the property is/are Nathan T. McCoy and Elizabeth McCoy. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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.

Lying and Being in Number Ten (10) Township, Cabarrus County, North Carolina and adjoining the property of Thomas O. Turner and wife Gale J. Turner (502-741), Robert Gray (480-493), Anderson Creek and John E. Morgan and being more particularly described as follows:

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Paul Nash a/k/a Paul H. Nash to William R. Echols,, Trustee(s), which was dated August 20, 2001 and recorded on August 22, 2001 in Book 3385 at Page 102, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 10, 2018 at 2:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit:

BEGINNING at an existing iron, old corner common to Gray and Turner in the southern edge of a 50 foot right of way leading from Highway 601 (said point being N. 7701-52 E. 343.77 feet from an existing iron in the western edge of Highway 601); thence running with the southern edge of said 50 foot right of way and the line of Gray, S. 77-01-52 E. 140.0 feet to a new iron; thence a new line across Turner, N. 1-35-32 E. 210.0 feet (passing on line an iron at 191.62 feet to another new iron); thence another new line, N. 77-01-52 W. 140.0 feet to a new iron in the old property line of Morgan and Turner; thence with Morgan, S. 22-16-12 W. 445.44 feet to a point on the northern bank of Anderson Creek; thence with the northern bank of said creek two (2) lines as follows: (1) S. 13-26-36 E. 119.07 feet to a gum tree; (2) N. 81-50-27 E. 128.26 feet to an existing iron, corner of Gray; thence N. 1-35-32 E. 300.01 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 1.757 acres, more or less, as surveyed by T. W. Harris and Associates, Inc., dated November 9, 1992.

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usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 10, 2018 at 2:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 6 of CAMBROOK SUBDIVISION as shown on recorded plat in Map Book 33, Page 70, Cabarrus County Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Leslie J. Steele, IV a/k/a Leslie Jasper Steele, IV to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated June 28, 2001 and recorded on June 29, 2001 in Book 3306 at Page 46, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 166 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kimberly D. Scott and Kristopher O. Scott to Wallace, Pittman & Webb, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of January, 2007, and recorded in Book 7315, Page 133, in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus 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 Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 450

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Scott Nostro, Kristen Nostro, and Phyllis Nostro to Andrew Valentine, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of March, 2006, and recorded in Book 6606, Page 29, and Modification in Book 12348, Page 0181, in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus 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 Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on October

CUMBERLAND 17 SP 981 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Nathan T. McCoy and Elizabeth Fusco FKA Elizabeth McCoy to Eric Meacham, Trustee(s), which was dated July 27, 2012 and recorded on August 7, 2012 in Book 08964 at Page 0757 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on June 19, 2018 in Book 10326, Page 0338, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the

BEING ALL OF LOT 62, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS PEBBLE CREEK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 84, PAGE 166, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA.

That the Plaintiff’s lien on the Property be foreclosed by judicial sale pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. § 1-339.1, et seq., and that the Court appoint Jeremy Wilkins of Plaintiff’s Counsel the law firm Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Sale Commissioner to serve without bond, with proceeds of the sale applied as follows: To the cost of this action; To the compensation allowed by the Court for a person holding the sale pursuant to the N.C.G.S. § 1-339.11;

Clerk of Superior Court of Cabarrus County pending a determination of those persons entitled thereto. 2. That the Property located at 5700 Gold Hill Rd, Concord, North Carolina, 28025, shall be sold at a public sale to the highest bidder. 4. That Plaintiff have and recover its cost in this action including reasonable attorney’s fees; and 5. That the Court direct that any final order resulting from this action may be recorded in the public lands records of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, for the purpose of establishing record notice of this proceeding in the chain of title to the Property. 6. For such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This, the 4th day of September, 2018. BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC _____________________________ Renner St. John, NC Bar #33903 Attorney for Plaintiff 8757 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 150 Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: 704-643-0290 x1005

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-04825-FC01

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TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND 18 SP 669 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kojo F. Owusu to Michael W. Strickland, Trustee(s), which was dated December 29, 2006 and recorded on December 29, 2006 in Book 7463 at Page 898 and rerecorded/modified/ corrected on January 16, 2007 in Book 7476, Page 001, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned,

18 SP 712 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Joshua C. Gould and Jessica E. Gould to Roger D. Murphree, Trustee(s), which was dated April 27, 2007 and recorded on May 3, 2007 in Book 7577 at Page 0863, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the

17 SP 1365 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kelvin Jones and Sheila D. Jones to David W. Allred, Trustee(s), which was dated March 11, 2004 and recorded on March 18, 2004 in Book 6460 at Page 304, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 1098

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Annie P. Kelly to Investors Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of August, 2001, and recorded in Book 5545, Page 0433, in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on October 1, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cum-

JOHNSTON 17 SP 341 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Danny Allan Arsu and Sharron Renee Arsu to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated October 25, 2005 and recorded on October 28, 2005 in Book 3005 at Page 864, Johnston County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substi-

RANDOLPH NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 490 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Paul David Gilmore, unmarried, (Paul David Gilmore, deceased) (Heirs of Paul David Gilmore: Donald Sparrow, Stephen Sparrow, Jonathan Sparrow, Martha Sparrow Ferrell, Elizabeth Little Freels, Sharon Little Kidwell, Frank Little, Glenda Gilmore, Clyde Gilmore, Brooks Gilmore, Howard Gunter, Frankie Gilmore Flippin, Betty Barker Hadden, Vicky Gilmore Layton, Lee Hardin, Glenda Hardin Dennis, Thomas Gilmore, William Gilmore, David Gilmore, Steve Gilmore aka John Gilmore, Jean Mansfield Almeleh, Raymond Mansfield, William Thomas Mansfield, Victor Claibourne Mansfield, Clarence Franklin Mansfield, Philmore Ross Mansfield, John Stewart, Robert Stewart, John Barrett, Rebecca Barrett Dolinger, Victoria Barrett Fentress, Dan Kester, Ann Kester Donche, Steve Mansfield and Unknown Heirs of Paul David Gilmore) to McGill Law Office, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of February, 2008, and recorded in Book

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 262 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Harvey David Bunting, Vickie Fay Bunting, Demetra Fay Callicutt aka Demetra Fay Purvis and Perry Ferre Callicutt, (Demetra Fay Purvis aka Demetra Fay Callicutt, deceased) (Heirs of Demetra Fay Purvis aka Demetra Fay Callicutt: Vickie Fay Bunting, Perry Callicutt, Jr., Perry Ferre Callicutt and Unknown Heirs of Demetra Fay Purvis aka Demetra Fay Callicutt) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Vickie Fay Bunting and Demetra Fay Purvis) to T. Trogdon, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of June, 2008, and recorded in Book RE 2082, Page 473, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph

STANLY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 54 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kelly H. Boger, (Kelly H. Boger, deceased) (Heirs of Kelly H. Boger aka Kelly Huneycutt Boger: Cory Lane Boger and Colby Jamison Boger) to Chicago Title Ins Co., Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of March, 2008, and recorded in Book 1227, Page 760, in Stanly 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 Stanly 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 Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 3, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 13, BLOCK E, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS REVISION OF EAGLEWOOD FOREST, SECTION 2, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF THE SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 35, PAGE 46, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5947 Lexington Drive, Hope Mills, NC 28348.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Kojo F. Owusu.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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

usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 3, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 40, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS LAKE FRANCES, SECTION TWO, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF THE SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 81, PAGE 129, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2245 Gladstone Court, Fayetteville, NC 28304. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS

MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Joshua C. Gould and Jessica E. Gould. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 pursu-

ant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 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 no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser

THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OFWAY OF RECORD. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 880 Santiato Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

(5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Kelvin Jones.

berland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the southern margin of Murchison Road, said beginning point being North 89 degrees 18 minutes west 1.3 feet from the northeastern corner of Lot 19, Block G of the Murchison Road Redevelopment Area, Section II-B and Section I Revision, plat of which is duly recorded in Book of Plats 41, page 53, Cumberland County Registry, and proceeding thence with the southern margin of Monagan Street North 89 degrees 18 minutes West 75.45 feet to a point; thence South 00 degrees 42 minutes West 140.00 feet to a point; thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes East 75.45 feet to a point; thence North 00 degrees 42 minutes East 140.00 feet to the place and point of beginning and being the major portion of Lot 19, Block G of the Murchison Road Redevelopment Area, Section II-B and Section I Revision, plat of which is duly recorded in Book of Plats 41, page 53, Cumberland County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 611 Monagan Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay

the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 4521.23. 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 prior 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: 1244316 (FC.FAY)

tuted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 5, 2018 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Johnston County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 41, Phase 1, Spring Field Subdivision as same is depicted in Plat Book 63, Page 125-128 of the Johnston County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 495 Axum Road, Willow Spring, NC 27592. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at

the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Danny Allen Arsu and wife, Sharron Renee Arsu. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the pur-

chaser 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 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 no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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

RE 2066, Page 864, and Modification in Book RE 2383, Page 414, and Modification in Book 2463, Page 763, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on October 2, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot Number 25 of Rolling Acres Subdivision as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 13, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina, to which reference is herein incorporated. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3483 Mobile Court, Climax, North Carolina.

herein conveyed to use a well located on lot number 26 of Rolling Acres Subdivision , together with the right to go upon lot number 26 for purpose of constructing, maintaining, and repairing any and all water lines and the well as necessary, together with ingress, egress and regress to said water lines and well.

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: 1218212 (FC.FAY)

Included in this conveyance is a permanent easement running with and being appurtenant to the lot

Included in the legal description and permanently affixed is 2008 Giles Manufactured Home with Serial Number 32620. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. 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 prior 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

County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on October 2, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: That certain lot or parcel of land situated in Ramseur, Columbia Township, Randolph County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake on the East side of State Highway No. 64A (Old Franklinville Road), Lee Daniels Corner, and running thence in a southern direction along the edge of said highway 3 chains and 84 links to a stake, Walter Trotters corner, thence South 85 degrees East along Trotters line 6.15 chains to a stake; thence about East 84 links to a stake; thence South 85 degrees East 14 chains to a stake, S corner; thence North 5 degrees East 3 chains to a stake in Daniels line; thence North 85 degrees West along Daniels line 18.50 chains to the beginning, containing 7 acres, more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 160 Andrew Hunter Road, Asheboro, North Carolina. Being the same fee simple property conveyed by non-warranty deed from Mae Pugh Purvis to Vickie Fay Bunting and Demetra Fay Callicutt fka Demetra Fay Purvis tenancy in common, dated 01/10/2005 recorded on

01/11/2005 in Book RE 1903, Page 983 in Randolph County Records, State of NC. See also BK 1055 PG 209. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. 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 prior 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: 1228243 (FC.FAY)

Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on October 10, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Stanly, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain parcel of land situated in the County of Stanly, State of North Carolina being known and designated as Lots Numbers 44 and 45 of Sunset Estates, as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 178 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Stanly County, North Carolina, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete description of said lots by metes and bounds. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 118 Eastway Drive, Oakboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. 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 prior 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 con-

vey 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 mortgag-

or 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: 1237410 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Wednesday, September 26, 2018

TAKE NOTICE UNION 07 SP 309 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Eugene Bell to Goodwin & Hanson, Trustee(s), which was dated December 20, 2004 and recorded on December 22, 2004 in Book 3648 at Page 0711, Union County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 201 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Wanda M. Phillips and David A. Phillips (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Wanda Chong Phillips and David A. Phillips) to Constance R. Stienstra, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of November, 2004, and recorded in Book 3624, Page 310, and Modification in Book 6577, Page 72, 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 October 11, 2018 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 de-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 508

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Benjamin A. McWhirter and Amber Crouch McWhirter (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Benjamin A. McWhirter) to H. Terry Hutchens, Esquire, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of May, 2017, and recorded in Book 06936, Page 0266, 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 October 11, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of

WAKE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY 17-SP-3056 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jeremy L. Shirley and Amy H. Shirley, in the original amount of $21,629.00, payable to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for FMF Capital LLC, dated February 27, 2006 and recorded on February 27, 2006 in Book 011834 at Page 00773, Wake County Public Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Stone Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds

17 SP 3170 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Charles A. Pope and Lisa S. Pope to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), which was dated June 25, 2008 and recorded on June 25, 2008 in Book 013153 at Page 02103 and rerecorded/modified/ corrected on October 27, 2009 in Book 013738, Page 01703, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the

18 SP 951 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Adolphus Vanaar Harris and Andrea Ray-Harris to Bank One, N.A., Trustee(s), which was dated May 7, 2001 and recorded on May 15, 2001 in Book 008921 at Page 00821, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the

18 SP 1703 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Effie Webb to GBTC, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated April 18, 2011 and recorded on April 25, 2011 in Book 014331 at Page 01624, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the

18 SP 906 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Sheldon Davis Bradshaw and Shayla Kirchin Bradshaw to John C. Macneill, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated March 26, 2008 and recorded on March 31, 2008 in Book 013030 at Page 01130 and rerecorded/modified/ corrected on November 7, 2013 in Book 015496, Page 01422, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned

the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 5, 2018 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 5, IN BLOCK 1 OF HILLCREST SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT DULY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, AT PAGE 23, A REVISION OF PLAT BOOK 5 AT PAGE 94 IN THE UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 800 Sharon Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173.

scribed as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land with improvements thereon, situated in the County of Union, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

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 prior 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 prop-

erty for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the

sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1221564 (FC.FAY)

Being the same property conveyed from James W. Snead and wife, Sherry Snead, the Grantor(s) to Benjamin A. McWhirther the Grantee(s), by deed dated 07/08/2016, and recorded 07/08/2016 as: Instrument No. 20037. APN: 256218/Tax ID#: 07057459 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. 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 prior 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

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 courthouse door in Wake County, North Carolina, on September 28, 2018 at 1:30 pm , and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot 36, Section 1, Candlewick Subdivision, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Book of Maps 1974, Page 146, Wake County Registry. Tax Id: 1765762938 Said Property is commonly known as 152 Gailridge Lane, Wendell, NC 27591 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or major fraction thereof, of the the final sale price. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined by the formula is less than Ten Dollars ($10.00), a minimum Ten Dollar ($10.00)

fee will be collected. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined by the formula is more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), a maximum Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fee will be collected. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner of the property is Amy H. Shirley and Jeremy L. Shirley. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina

General Statutes §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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. 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 Substitute 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.

county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 3, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 93, Quarterpath Village Subdivision, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Book of Maps 1989, Page 123, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1837 Thorpshire Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING

COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Charles A. Pope and wife Lisa S. Pope. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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.

county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 1, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 53, The Neighborhoods of Walnut Creek, Phase 1, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 2000, Pages 528 and 529, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1537 Noble Creek Lane, Raleigh, NC 27610. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are im-

mediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Andrea Ray fka Andrea Ray-Harris. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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

usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 1, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 2, containing 0.230 acres as shown on map entitled “Minor Subdivision Final Plat for Kyle Sutherland” and recorded in Book of Maps 2006, Page 1080, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 722 East Pine Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are im-

mediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Effie A. Webb. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the

Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 3, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 87, Quarterpath Village as shown in Book of Maps 1989, Page 123, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1924 Baronsmede Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX

AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Sheldon Davis Bradshaw and wife, Shayla Kirchin Bradshaw. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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.

BEING all of Lot 33 in Block of BRAXTON AT BRANDON OAKS Map 3 as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet D, File #634, Union County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 117 Aylesbury Lane, Indian Trail, North Carolina. This is the same property conveyed to Wanda M. Chong (unmarried) and David A. Phillips (unmarried) by deed of Pulte Home Corporation, dated August 31, 1995 and recorded September 5, 1995 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Union County in Book 808, Page 448. Parcel Number: 07-117-115 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as

Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Monroe Buford Township, Union County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 27 in Block F of Beacon Hills, Section II, as same is shown on a plat thereof recorded in Map Book 6 at Page 149 in the Union County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8100 Marcus Lane, Indian Trail, North Carolina.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Aaron B. Anderson Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5710 Oleander Drive, Ste. 204 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 202-2940 Fax: (910) 202 2941 File No.: 07-03370-FC01

Stone Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee By: __________________ Attorney At Law Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC Attorneys for Stone Trustee Services, LLC Sarah Elizabeth Banks #44023 David R. DiMatteo #35254 Christopher J. Culp #13466 1709 Devonshire Drive Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 462-5006 (803) 929-0830

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TAKE NOTICE WAKE 18 SP 1435 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Laurette Anders a/k/a Laurette R. Anders to M. Patricia Oliver, Trustee(s), which was dated March 28, 2008 and recorded on April 2, 2008 in Book 013034 at Page 01368, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust,

18-SP-872 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Tanaua Lamont, in the original amount of $118,050.00, payable to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. , dated August 25, 2003 and recorded on August 27, 2003 in Book 010400 at Page 00943, Wake County Public Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Stone Trustee Services, LLC 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 courthouse door in Wake County, North Carolina, on October 5, 2018 at

18 SP 1418 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Joseph Hunter, an unmarried man to National Title Insurance of New York, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated May 16, 2012 and recorded on May 24, 2012 in Book 014776 at Page 01015, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the

18 SP 1965 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Gilbert S. Williams a/k/a Gilbert Williams and Carol Lynn Williams a/k/a Carol Williams to The Shahady Law Firm, Trustee(s), which was dated December 11, 2002 and recorded on December 19, 2002 in Book 009807 at Page 00351, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the

18 SP 1762 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael R. Scott and Kalyn Scott to James A. Dinkel, Trustee(s), which was dated July 17, 2015 and recorded on July 17, 2015 in Book 016089 at Page 00985, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the

17 SP 993 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kenneth A. Sherman and Leslie Smith Sherman to Constance R. Stienstra, Trustee(s), which was dated August 12, 2008 and recorded on September 15, 2008 in Book 013243 at Page 01410 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on September 24, 2008 in Book 013251, Page 02294; rerecorded/modified/corrected on December 11, 2013 in Book 015527, Page 01900 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on March 18, 2015 in Book 015951, Page 00037, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 3388

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Dwayne B. Greene and Kimberly H. Greene to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of March, 2007, and recorded in Book 012453, Page 00427, 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 Wake County Courthouse door, 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 October 8, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 712 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Antwan J. Moody and Jacqueline S. Moody aka Jacqueline S. Taylor (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Antwan J. Moody) to Joan H. Anderson, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of December, 2007, and recorded in Book 012871, Page 00418, 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 Wake County Courthouse door, the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary

and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 3, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 276 in Bristol Park @ Hedingham Village Subdivision, Parcel A, as shown on plat recorded in Book of Maps 1989, Page 887, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4421 Bartholomew Circle, Raleigh, NC 27604. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the

expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Laurette Anders. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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.

1:30 pm , and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being known and designated as Unit No. 7739, Building No. 34, as shown on a plat or plats entitled “ Cottages of Stonehenge Condominiums”, a Condominium recorded in Condominium File No. 2003-328 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina, which is incorporated herein by this reference and reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with all rights and easements appurtenant to said Unit as specifically enumerated in the “ DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM FOR COTTAGES OF STONEHENGE” and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County in Book 10265, Page 1140, and re-recorded in Book 10273, Page 249 et seq. (the “Declaration”), and pursuant thereto membership in Cottages of Stonehenge Condominium Homeowners Association, Inc., a North Carolina Non-Profit. Tax ID: 0797592794 Said Property is commonly known as 7739 Falcon Rest Cir, Raleigh, NC 27615 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pur-

suant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof, or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of

the undersigned, the current owner of the property is Tanaua Lamont. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §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 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 no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchas-

er 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 Substitute 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.

Being all of Lot 38, Recombination Survey Property of A.L. Hatcher Jr., as depicted in Book of Maps 2007, Page 2657, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4411 Green Spring Drive, Garner, NC 27529. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dol-

lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Joseph Hunter. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser

county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 10, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 121, PHASE III, PART B, RAINTREE SUBDIVISION, AS DEPICTED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1980, PAGE 748, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 7324 Laketree Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING

COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Gilbert S. Williams and wife, Carol Lynn Williams. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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

declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 10, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 25, BLOCK 18, BRENTWOOD ESTATES, SECTION 9, PART C, AS SHOWN ON MAP RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1966, PAGE 66, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3321 Huntleigh Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORD-

ING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Michael R. Scott and wife, Kalyn Scott. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to 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

declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on October 10, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the Wake County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows:

Said property is commonly known as 840 Lusterleaf Place, Wendell, NC 27591. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Kenneth A. Sherman. An Order for possession of the property may be

issued pursuant to 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 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 no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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. 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.

Being all of Lot 24, Block C, of the Apollo Heights Subdivision as shown in Book of Maps 1969, Page 167 Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 728 Lunar Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. 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/se-

curity 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 prior 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 termi-

nation 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: 1171439 (FC.FAY)

location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on October 8, 2018 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 172, Hunter’s Mark, Phase 3A, as shown on maps thereof recorded in Book of Maps 2004, Pages 1493-1494 (Lot 172 being shown specifically on Page 1494), Wake County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 104 Longbay Street, Garner, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-

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

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.

All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Garner, Wake County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:

Being all of Lot 111 of Holly Pointe Subdivision, Phase III, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 2000, Page 77, Wake County Registry. Being all and the same lands and premises conveyed to Kenneth A Sherman and Wife Leslie Smith Sherman by Johnny Watson Builders, Inc. in a General Warranty Deed executed 10/27/2000 and recorded 10/31/2000 in Book 008723, Page 00714 of the Wake County, North Carolina Land Records. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Wake County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:

Stone Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee By: ______________Attorney At Law Stern & Eisenberg Southern Attorneys for Stone Trustee Services, LLC Christopher J. Culp #13466 David R. DiMatteo #35254 1709 Devonshire Drive Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 929-0760 (803) 929-0830

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that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Wake County Courthouse door, 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 October 8, 2018 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 195, Mine Valley according to plat entitled “Section 7, Mine Valley, Raleigh, North Carolina, Key Homes, Inc., Owner-Developer” dated August, 1980 by Evans Engineering, Greensboro, North Carolina and recorded in Book of Maps 1980, Page 874, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 500 Sawmill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Property Address: 500 Sawmill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 Parcel ID: 0119147 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. 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 prior 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 pro-

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

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scribed as follows: BEGINNING at an iron in the southern right of way of Dubose Street at the corner of Edgebrook Drive; thence running along the right of way of Dubose Street South 47 degrees 20’ East 105.50 feet to an iron; thence continuing South 42 degrees 40’ West 163.89 feet to an iron; thence North 33 degrees 32’ 43” West 108.63 feet to an iron; thence North 42 degrees 40’ East 138.00 feet to an iron, according to a survey by Vernon Wayne Johnson, R.L.S., dated June 9, 2000, and being all of Lot 94 and a portion of Lot 93, Edgebrook Subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 1969, Page 315, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1211 Dubose Street, Garner, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. 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 prior 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

tive date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law Hutchens Law Firm Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. 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: 1236739 (FC.FAY)

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for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on October 1, 2018 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 No. 1, Block “C” according to plat entitled “Pickwick Village,” dated September 25, 1972, prepared by John A. Edwards and Company and recorded in Book 1972, Vol. 2, Page 335, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4020 Grimstead Lane, Raleigh, North Carolina. A.P.N. 0787707812 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. 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 prior 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

cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 181, Maybrook Crossings Subdivision, Phase 3, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Book of Maps 2004, Pages 67-69 (Page 67), Wake County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2527 Crescent Forest Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23. 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/se-

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: 1247893 (FC.FAY)

WAKE AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 1642 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Barry A. Brewer aka Barry Alan Brewer (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Barry Alan Brewer) to A. Grant Whitney, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of October, 2013, and recorded in Book 15483, Page 1488, and Modification in Book 15897, Page 2268, and Modification in Book 16702, Page 2655, 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

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Christine M. Thompson to National Corporate Research, Ltd., Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of June, 2007, and recorded in Book 12632, Page 1926, and Modification in Book 16273, Page 425, 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 Wake County Courthouse door, 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 October 8, 2018 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 de-

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ollie D. Reagan, Jr., (Ollie D. Reagan, Jr., deceased) (Heirs of Ollie D. Reagan, Jr.: Unknown Heirs of Ollie D. Reagan, Jr.) to First American Title, Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of September, 2010, and recorded in Book 14079, Page 1993, 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 Wake County Courthouse door, the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Anginette Hall to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of October, 2012, and recorded in Book 14980, Page 114, 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 Wake County Courthouse door, 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 October 1, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for