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36,921 COVID-19 patients presumed to be recovered Raleigh The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said that nearly 37,000 COVID-19 patients are presumed to have recovered from the virus as of June 22. NCDHHS estimates a median time to recovery of 14 days for non-fatal COVID-19 cases who were not hospitalized and 28 days for hospitalized cases. Estimates are used since patient-specific data on the actual recovery time to resolution of symptoms are not available for all COVID-19 cases. NSJ STAFF
2nd presidential debate moves from Michigan to Florida Washington, D.C. The nonpartisan commission that sponsors the formal election-year presidential debates announced Tuesday that an October debate that had been set for Michigan will now take place in Florida. The change comes after the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, determined it was no longer “feasible” to host the Oct. 15 debate, the Commission on Presidential Debates said. The debate will instead be held in Miami. In a letter, University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel suggested the decision was influenced by the work needed to prepare the campus for the fall semester during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The presidential debates are scheduled to be held at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami and Belmont University in Tennessee. THEASSOCIATED PRESS
Sen. Thom Tillis holds 50th telephone town hall during pandemic Charlotte Sen. Thom Tillis earlier this week held his 50th telephone town hall since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tillis says these regular discussions have kept North Carolinians informed on the federal response to the ongoing pandemic. “Telephone town halls have also been a valuable source of opening up casework, with my office serving as a resource for North Carolinians in need of assistance. In the weeks and months ahead, my top priority will be to continue to work across the aisle to protect the physical health and jobs of North Carolinians and get our economy back on track” said Tillis. According to Tillis’ office, over 487,000 North Carolinians have dialed into one of the town halls. NSJ STAFF
U.S. Department of Justice reviews section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Justice announced they completed an analysis of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which provides immunity to online platforms from civil liability based on third-party content and removal of content in certain circumstances. The department said in a statement, “The combination of significant technological changes since 1996 and the expansive interpretation that courts have given Section 230 has left online platforms both immune for a wide array of illicit activity on their services and free to moderate content with little transparency or accountability.” The department concluded that the scope of Section 230 in four areas, including promoting competition and transparency, was needed within the realities of the modern internet. NSJ STAFF
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The weekend of June 19–21, protesters tore down parts of Confederate monuments from the state capitol in downtown Raleigh during Juneteenth gatherings. The remainders of the statues were ordered to be removed from the grounds by Gov. Roy Cooper.
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‘Second Chance Act’ passed unanimously by NC legislature Bill allows certain crimes to be expunged from records
mother attending NC State University in 1988 when she was arrested for writing bad checks, totaling $800, which led to a 2-year stint in prison. Burke said David Larson her mother had passed away two North State Journal months before and she was desRALEIGH — After being perate to find a way to get money passed 119-0 in the House and to support her children. “I didn’t have any help, and I 47-0 in the Senate, S.B. 562, “The Second Chance Act,” has just started doing stupid stuff,” been sent to Gov. Roy Cooper’s she told NSJ. Once her prison term was desk. The bill gives some who have criminal convictions an op- over, Burke said it was difficult portunity to have these crimes to find work because of employers learning about her past. But expunged from their records. S.B. 562 allows expungement after delivering flowers using of misdemeanors, as well as a friend’s van for 13 years, she eventually went back Class H and I felonies, to school, graduatfor those who coming with a law degree mitted the acts prifrom N.C. Central or to turning 18 years University in 2010. old but after turning For those like Her legal past con16. Driving while in- Lynn Burke, a tinued to haunt her toxicated charges and though as the state sexual assault charges Raleigh lawyer refused to grant her do not qualify for ex- involved in a law license. She appungement. pealed the case to the The bill also auto- advocating N.C. Supreme Court, matically expunges for the bill, where then-Attorney cases from one’s rehaving some General Roy Cooper cord if the charges represented the state, were dismissed or the convictions but the court affirmed defendant was found on her record the Board of Law Exnot guilty, and it alaminers’ decision. lows those convicted expunged Burke admitted to of nonviolent misde- represents NSJ that she had othmeanors to petition er arrests since leavfor expunction after that “second seven years. chance” in S.B. ing prison in 1990, including more check “North Caroli562’s name. fraud and driving vina has followed the olations. The court President’s lead to endocuments from her act balanced crimi2015 appeal mention nal justice reform that “forty incidents beoffers nonviolent oftween 1983 and 2004 fenders a true second chance to advance in our econo- in which she had been accused my, to benefit their families, and of criminal offenses” and conto find a new future in our state cluded she had failed to divulge alongside their fellow citizens,” many of them in her law school N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore application and her law license (R-Kings Mountain) said in a applications in North Carolistatement after the bill passed na and Washington, D.C. Without her N.C. law license, she inhis chamber. For those like Lynn Burke, a stead practices immigration law, Raleigh lawyer involved in advo- which her D.C. license allows her cating for the bill, having some to do. Burke said she was involved convictions on her record expunged represents that “second in early discussions with Bill chance” in S.B. 562’s name. She was a 23-year-old single See SECOND CHANCE page A2
Cooper says statue removal fault of General Assembly The Confederate Monument Study Committee was headed up by a Cooper appointee whose ancestor is a noted Confederate figure By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — Over the weekend, Gov. Roy Cooper said his decision to remove certain Confederate monuments from the Capitol area grounds was due to a 2015 law passed by the state’s legislature. “I have ordered the Confeder-
ate monuments on the Capitol grounds be moved to protect public safety,” Cooper tweeted on Saturday. The accompanying press release also pointed to an almost three-year-old article he published on Medium about removal of the monuments. The 2015 law, the Historic Artifact Management and Patriotism Act, was passed unanimously by the N.C. Senate and by a wide, but mainly partisan, margin in the N.C. House. Two Democrats voted for the bill: Reps. Bill Brisson (Bladen) and Ken Waddell (CoSee STATUE page A2
Chinese influence in U.S. education isn’t just at the university level The number of Confucius Classrooms in K-12 have surpassed Confucius Institutes By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — What kind of influence are programs tied to the Chinese government having in North Carolina K-12 education? Our previous article looked at the “Confucius Institutes” and zeroed in on UNC Charlotte — the one school in the state which still operates one. These institutes offer Chinese language and culture lessons; however, they are typically funded and operated on some level by the Hanban, which is an arm of the Chinese government’s Ministry of Education. The Hanban in most instances pays and screens who teaches the institute’s courses. In our previous article on C.I.’s, the 2017 report produced by the National Association of Scholars characterized C.I.’s as weapons of soft power which adhere to Chinese law, avoid mention of Chinese political history and human rights abuses, enact China’s censorious speech preferences, and “portray Taiwan and Tibet as undisputed territories of China.” A more recent 2019 staff report to the Subcommittee on Investigations for the U.S. Senate, titled China’s Impact on the U.S. Education System, picks up where NAS left off, noting that the Chinese government is dropping large amounts of money into K-12 classrooms in the United States. “Since 2006, the Subcommittee determined China directly provided over $158 million in funding to U.S. schools for Confucius Institutes,” the report states. The report also says that the Hanban has “spent more than $2 billion on Confucius Institutes worldwide from 2008 to 2016” and that start-
ing in 2017, “it no longer reports spending on the program.” That drop in reporting coincides with Confucius Classrooms around the world, surpassing the number of Confucius Institutes. The report says that by 2017, the Hanban had established 1,113 such classrooms. The subcommittee’s report discusses a document that lays out plans to expand Confucius Classrooms by seeking the “topdown policy support from the state government, legislative and educational institutions, with a particular emphasis on access to the See CONFUCIUS page A2
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A similar situation to Surf City’s actions has arisen in Dare and Currituck counties, resulting in the filing of a federal lawsuit by six property owners whose permanent residences are SECOND CHANCE from page A1 in neighboring states. Law-enforcement checkpoints Rowe and Daniel Bowes of the have set Center, up on roads leadN.C. been Justice a progresing variousgroup, towns to andplan counsiveinto advocacy the ties. initiative that would become S.B. TheConservatives town of Beaufort has a 562. for Criminal chokepoint near was I-70also to arepel Justice Reform manon-residents. One needs val-in jor part of advancing the abill id form of government-issuedGenID the Republican-majority with Carteret County address, eral aAssembly. CCJR was startaedCOVID-19 issued in 2016 toEntry help Pass advocate for by theSupreme town or documents N.C. Court ChiefprovJusing areMartin’s an essential worker ticeyou Mark recommendaor areto performing an essential tion “raise the age” regarding service. who is charged as a juvenile. Ocracoke is also Sens. requiring Primary sponsors Dandocumentation in orderand to gain ny Britt (R-Robeson) Warentry the town. ren to Daniel (R-Burke) helped The the public’s of thethe Atlanusher bill use through Sentic beenMarcia banned Moby ate,Ocean and has Reps. Atlantic Beach, Salter Inrey (D-Durham), Jon Path, Hardister dian Beach and Emerald In (R-Guilford) and AshtonIsle. Clemamons joint(D-Guilford) press release,were the the towns prisaid “swimming, surfing, kitmary sponsors of the House coming,” andbill. “non-motorized recrepanion ational water are allthe proCooper hadaccess” not signed bill hibited. as of Tuesday afternoon. Wrightsville Beach officials Cooper spokesperson Dory already closed to the MacMillan saidbeaches the governor “is public but will also be fining committed tonow protecting public violators upremoving to $500.inequities If one in-in safety and cludes courtsystem. costs, the finegovernor jumps our justice The to $650. supports sentencing restrongly Officials in Wilkesboro and form and encourages it to move North announced aheadWilkesboro in a bipartisan way.” on April 8 that only one person per family will be allowed entry into The Associated Press contributed any stores. Children can only acto this report. company them if no other suitable person can watch them. Last week, Cooper issued a new executive order containing multiple layers of new restrictions on the fewfrom retail stores CONFUCIUS page A1 still allowed or able to remain open. This newfrom order begins at 5 superp.m. support school district April 13 andand runs for 30 days. intendents principals.” According to executive Circling back to UNC order Char131, only five people per up 1,000 lotte’s Confucius Institute, until square of retail or 20% 2018-19feet N.C. State space University had of fireoperated marshalaposted occupanalso C.I., but NCSU’s cy limits can be in a to store at one program expanded “Confucius time. Markings must be operated placed Classrooms” which were 6atfeet apart in areas where peoSt. Augustine’s University, Cenple checkout College lines, tral gather, Carolinalike Community and must Community observe cleanand stores Wake Tech Coling Additional recomlege.measures. These Confucius Classrooms mendations the ordereducation, include were not justinfor higher plastic shields at into registers they also spanned K-12. and contact-free Accordingcheckouts. to NAS, there are The order overrides anyinloroughly 500 K-12 schools the cal prohibitions that partner set a differUnited States that with ent rate in “Confucius order to the occupancy Hanban and have maintain “uniformity” acrossdown the Classrooms.” Before closing state.” As with Cooper’s their program, NCSU previoperatous executive orders, ed C.C.’s at two highmunicipalischools, Enties and individual can High enloe High School andstores Concord act even and stricter than School, alsomeasures ran a summer described in the camp called “Ni new Hao”directives. Wolfpack, The North Carolina-based Fresh a “Chinese Language and Culture Market store 6-12. chain, Camp” forgrocery kids in grades starting AprilCarolina, 14, will require all In North Buncombe guests wear a face-covering CountytoSchools was found to of opsome erate sort. seven C.C.’s located in A.C.
THE WORD: DOUBTING SALVATIONTHOMAS IS A GIFT
TheSecond Epistle to the Romans, by the Apostle Paul, can be distilled into the simple The Sunday of Easterwritten approaches, RomansJohn 6: 2320:27-29 (KJV) notion that salvation is available to first all through the gospel of Jesus Christ. In Romans and Christians are reminded of the 27 Then 23 For the wages of saith sin ishe to 6, Paul discusses sin and resurrection. righteousness, as well as obeying the law. The final verse of Sunday following Christ’s Jesus Thomas, death; but the giftReach of Godhither is Romans 6 tells us that the wages of sin is death. The end result of sin can be compared had met with most of His disciples after Mary thythrough finger, and behold my eternal life Jesus to the end result ofthem a hardofday’s work — a payoff. While death doesn’t seem to be a very Magdalene alerted His presence. hands; Christ our Lord.and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it good wage, tells them us that, as athey gift, met we can still have eternal life from Jesus Christ. We Thomas wasPaul not with when into my side: and be not don’t earn eternal lifewould through Jesus, and he said he notrighteousness, believe in the though we earn death from our sins. faithless, but believing. resurrection until he had seen the wounds of 28 And Thomas the crucifixion for himself. answered and said unto him, My Lord and my Eight days after the resurrection, Thomas God. 29 Jesus saith unto had his doubts removed when he saw him, Thomas, because Jesus and examined His wounds. While thou hast seen me, thou Jesus blessed those who believed in His hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, resurrection based on faith, He nonetheless and yet have believed. was willing to prove Himself to Thomas. Thomas had proven a devoted and loyal disciple and Jesus did not condemn him for “The Incredulity of Saint Thomas” by Caravaggio (c. 1601–1602, currently housed in Sanssouci Picture Gallery, Potsdam, Germany). his skepticism.
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transportation sales tax revenue, shutting down certain business- causing major traffic backups. Florida announced that it is aces. But some states have not. which also is down. Washington, site of the first celerating work schedules by sev“We were hoping to bid it out failed to produce results. In the meantime, some road for construction very soon, but coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., eral weeks on about $2 billion and bridge projects already have then COVID-19 and all that, so suspended work on 92 of its 100 worth of bridge and road projects. In Maryland, a westbound that timeline is kind of in the air,” active highway projects as a rebeen put on hold. The North Carolina Depart- said West Plains administrator sult of a stay-at-home order for lane of the Chesapeake Bay ment of Transportation has Tom Stehn, a former state high- most workers. The halted proj- Bridge near Annapolis recentslashed its expected construction way engineer. “It was a high pri- ects include major ones in Seattle ly re-opened to vehicles followand Spokane, as well as improve- ing repairs. The $27 million projprojects from 131 down to 38 for ority for us.” Though ambulances are run- ments to an Interstate 90 pass ect was completed well ahead of the upcoming budget year, a $2 ning as usual and detours are through an avalanche-prone area schedule, partly because of light billion reduction. traffic amid the coronavirus panOhio has delayed projects until well-marked for visitors, “ob- of the Cascade Mountains. Vermont’s entire $200 million demic. next year on interstate highways viously that direct interchange The declining traffic volumes in Columbus and Cincinnati be- would be nice,” said Daniel Mar- road construction plan for 2020 cause of the expected decline in shall, chief clinical officer for the is on hold, save for a $6 million have been especially large in some South Howell County Ambulance emergency repair where a storm of the nation’s most famously confuel tax revenue. washed out part of the foundation gested metropolitan areas, such Faced with a budget shortfall, District. as the San Francisco Bay area. The city of Bend, Oregon, the on Interstate 89. Missouri has postponed $46 milBusiness leaders in the region The longer the delay, the greatlion for 18 road and bridge proj- nation’s seventh-fastest growects that had been priorities for ing metropolitan area over the er the likelihood that some proj- had hoped to put a 1 cent sales tax local governments. As many as past decade, pulled a $190 mil- ects might not get finished this on the November ballot that could raise $100 billion over 40 years 299 additional projects valued lion transportation bond off the year. “Every project is sort of at risk for public transit and transporat $785 million could be at risk May ballot. Supporters had conwithout federal help, McKenna cerns about pushing a property of running out of quality weather tation projects in a nine-county tax hike for roads, sidewalks and days to complete the work,” said region. But the coronavirus outsaid. Among the immediate de- bike lanes while local business- Jeremy Reed, construction engi- break interrupted work on state ferments: a new highway inter- es are suffering financially and neer for the state’s transportation legislation needed to place the measure on the ballot. change to provide direct access many residents are without work. agency. It now could be 2022, or even Pennsylvania originally halted “They’re going to show up on to the expanded Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains. The cen- voters’ day and just glance and all road construction work. But 2024, before supporters can make ter’s hospital, physician and spe- think, `I’m not raising my taxes it has since allowed work to pro- another push for a public vote on cialty clinics are among the area’s right now, no way!’” said Mike Ri- ceed on 61 critical projects. About the measure, said John Grubb, largest employers, serving about ley, co-chairman of the Go Bend 800 road and bridge projects, at chief operating officer of the Bay Area Council, a business-backed 40,000 patients in eight rural 2020 Coalition that support- $7 billion, remain on hold. By contrast, some states have policy advocacy group. counties of southern Missouri ed the measure. “We’re going to “If we’re in a poor economy, come back to voters, but now just taken advantage of a lull in trafand northern Arkansas. PUBLIC DOMAIN | CC0 1.0 fic to speed up transportation which it looks like we’re going to The state had allotted more felt like the wrong time.” that would have been an crews have be in, Most1657). statesThe havepainting classifiedisroad than $1.2 million half (circa “The Apostle Paul”tobycover Rembrandt in the projects. NationalConstruction Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.. the road construction costs. The construction as essential work been able to shut down highway awful lot of stimulus and an awother half was to come from local that can continue despite orders lanes during prime hours without ful lot of job creation,” he said. STATUE from page A1
The second resolution said the serving on the Historical Comstate law limited the committee’s mission, three are holdovers from action because it requires that lumbus). In October 2017, Bris- the former McCrory administra- “I never received a call or WORSHIP page A1 statues be relocated to a similar son changedfrom his party affiliation tion and seven were appointed by area of prominence. from Democrat to Republican. Cooper. The other member, Dr. letter that I recall from then Benham and othersonshowed up Mary Lynn Bryan, was original- AG expressing opposition The third resolution proposed The law was signed the same to theitCharlotte clinic after receiv- ly appointed by former Gov. Mike adding plaques for context and day was presented to former or concern before I signed ing calls that the there Easley in 2005 and was reapsuggested the Department of Republican Gov.police Pat were McCrory, the bill.” demanding thatinthe memCultural Resources should raise who weighed ongroup’s Cooper’s re- pointed by Cooper on in 2017. bers the area. When they refunds for erecting new monuIn December 2017, Coocent leave statement. fused to leave, eight were given ci- per named David Ruffin, who former Gov. Pat McCrory, ments on Capitol Square to “me“I never received a call or lettations “violation emergency morialize the accomplishments ter thatofI recall fromofthen AG ex- is in favor of removing Confedprohibitions and restrictions” — a erate monuments, as chair of referencing that Gov. Roy Cooper and contributions of North Carpressing opposition or concern Class olina’s African Americans.” before2 Imisdemeanor. signed bill,” tweeted Mc- the five-member N.C. Histori- was attorney general in 2015 “They’re saying there 50 cal Commission’s Confederate It is unclear if the fundraisCrory, referencing that were Cooper people there,”general Benham saidtime. on Monuments Study Committee ing was ever followed through was attorney at the the discrepancy between his ac- (CMSC). Coincidentally, Ruffin is on by Cooper’s Historical ComIn part of another tweet, McCrocount and“What the “official” account. ry asked, is next statue gov a descendant of Edmund Ruffin, expressed concern about the mission, however lawmakers had “Just lookdown at theinvideo. will take fear ofThe leftvideo wing a Confederate soldier and seces- year before. In the Sept. 22, 2017, been considering funding for Afshows clear evidence. It is a lie. It sionist who is often credited with the Historical Commission held rican American monuments. The mob? George Washington?” is wrong. The police department, The 2015 law states: “If the re- firing the first shot of the Civil off on making a decision to re- Senate voted last week to allot $4 Charlotte Observer, the mayor’s of- War at Fort Sumter and famous- locate the three monuments — million for the new monuments, location is permanent, it must fice they’re all be — relocated towrong.” a site of simi- ly committed suicide when the the Confederate Women’s Mon- and a bill in the House called for Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a South lost, choosing death over, ument, Confederate Soldiers various building projects that larSen. prominence, honor, visibility, friend of Benham’s, tweeted outare in in his words, “Yankee rule.” Monument, and the Henry Law- would add upward of $200 milavailability, and access that support of him later the same The CMSC’s other four mem- son Wyatt Monument — from lion. The House Appropriations within the boundaries of theday, jucalling the from arrestwhich unconstitutional was set to take it up risdiction it was re- bers are Sam Dixon, Dr. Chris the State Capitol grounds to the committee ROBERT CLARK | NORTH STATE JOURNAL and saying, “Because elected Dems Fonvielle, Dr. Valerie Johnson Bentonville Battlefield State His- Monday, but both the Senate and located.” areThat pro-abortion, they are abusing of Northwood Temple Church in Fayeteville’s 2020Less Easterthe drive-in in on Houseservice are nowlisten pausing those toric Site in Four Oaks. and Noah Reynolds. relocation hinges on be- Attendees their power—inby a one-sided from insideto their cars than as Pastor Hedgepeth deliversefforts. his sermon. threeJohn months later, Cooper Theradios CMSC appears have ing approved the stateway— His- their to silence pregnancy however counselors.” Crews have spent several days torical Commission, the met just five times, all in 2018, formed the CMSC. Cruz also put failed a petition on and his site None of the CMSC’s three Au- attempting to remove the obecommission to act its and last met on Aug. 22, 2018, sets, the with sealedConfederate wafers and services.” which asksrelocation signatories to com“Tell crimination lisk from 75-foot gust 2018 resolutions offered a nion putting forthagainst three religious motions inre- ‘drive-in’ monument study of juice,that but had call off Theforward very next day, Wilmingand religious believers,” Democratic Governor Roy Cooper stitutions monument wastoone of the but instead lament- cups garding three Confederate stat- path mittee last met in 2018. to distribute themprotesters. after word police posted thatfor drive-in BarrHistorical in a statement. “Thus, ton that abortion is ‘essential’ then said targets of Juneteenth ed the state statute delays.ser- plan ues the Commission Ofif the 11 members currently pregnancy services are essential, government may not impose spe- vices “will not be considered a vi- from the city. “They said don’t do communion, too. 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Landmark NC education decision marks 25 years North State Journal talks to plaintiff Robb Leandro and former Justice Robert F. Orr
Mitchell (authored Leandro I) and it is fascinating to hear their stories and what went into their individual decisions. I’ve had the opportunity to get to know Judge Orr better over the years and admire his courage and resolve in issuing the Leandro II decision. I’m sure it was not easy for him to make that decision and I know with all cases that make it to the Supreme Court there are good legal arguments to be made on both sides of a case, but I think he got it right (for obvious reasons) and I’m glad he was willing to stick his neck out and write the decision he did.
By Elizabeth Lincicome North State Journal FOR OVER TWO decades the landmark state Supreme Court case known as Leandro v. State, and just a few years later its counterpart Leandro II (or Hoke County v. State), have been long running themes in North Carolina’s education system. The litigation was back in the news just last week when the state filed its fiscal year 2021 action plan. The case originated in 1994 when families from five low-wealth school districts — Hoke, Halifax, Robeson, Vance and Cumberland — took the state to court claiming North Carolina was not providing their kids with the same educational opportunities as students in higher-income districts. The State Supreme Court ultimately said our children have a fundamental right to the “opportunity to receive a sound basic education” and that North Carolina had not lived up to that constitutional requirement. The tangible results of Leandro were soon visible: initially, low-wealth school districts received about $100 million more funding as a result of the ruling. However, no matter which political party has been in power over the last 23 years, Leandro has been revisited numerous times. In 2017, both sides agreed that an independent consultant, WestEd, would be tasked with recommending how the state could better meet the educational mandates as laid out in Leandro. In January of this year both parties came to an agreement as to the facts, the findings, and the recommendations of the WestEd report, and established a plan with concrete steps the state will take to meet its short-term and longer-term goals based on WestEd’s report. Two of the central figures in the original case, lead plaintiff Robb Leandro, and the former Supreme Court Justice who wrote the second opinion in Hoke County (Leandro II), Justice Robert F. Orr, both live and practice law in Raleigh. In recent conversations, Justice Orr reflected on the importance of the Leandro case and its long-lasting impact on state education and Robb Leandro discussed with NSJ how the case has stayed with him his whole adult life and how its shaped his own professional development. “To my knowledge, this is the longest running piece of litigation in the history of the state. The case is truly remarkable,” Orr said. “In fact, I taught a constitutional law course at UNC Chapel Hill, and we spent at least two or three classes per semester just discussing the Leandro decision.” Orr also said that with roughly one third of a school district’s funding coming from the county level, it’s no wonder some of the lower income counties are still suffering and noted the funding discrepancies had likely been exacerbated by budgetary shortfalls due to COVID-19. The young plaintiff Leandro was only in the 8th grade when his fam-
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Wake County Superior Court Judge David Lee ordered state leaders to improve education funding in the long-running proceedings from the Leandro v North Carolina case. ily got involved with the case. His family was from Raeford, a small town outside of Fayetteville where the per capita income in 2018 was around $19,000 and the median household income was around $33,000. Raeford is also where some of George Floyd’s family members currently live and was where they had his second memorial service earlier this month. Orr says his lasting impressions of meeting and working the young plaintiff Leandro was that he was a truly remarkable young man. “The irony of the case was that it was centered on low-income kids who were at a disadvantage when it came to receiving solid educations. Yet here you have this incredibly bright lead plaintiff from Hoke County who goes on to win a Morehead Scholarship, taking him to Duke University and later Vanderbilt Law School. He was the furthest thing away from an underachieving student and did it all on his own merit.” Since then, Leandro has gone on to become an attorney, specializing in health care at Raleigh’s Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, which happens to be the same firm that represented him over 20 years ago. His practice focuses on helping health care providers navigate regulatory issues. Here are some excerpts from a recent interview.
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NSJ: What was your relationship to the Leandro v. State case for readers who may not know?
NSJ: How did the case impact the town of Raeford and Hoke County where you grew up?
RL: My mother and I are Leandro. Technically because I was minor the lawsuit had to be filed by one of my parents so it was filed in my mother’s name as my guardian. So I think its Kathy Leandro on behalf of her minor son Robb Leandro or something like that. NSJ: What was your experience like? Were you just the “face of the case” or were you much
RL: I was mainly the face of the case. Attorneys typically don’t ask 15-year-old what they think about their legal strategy, but seriously, the attorneys and the school districts have done all the hard work and any good that has come from the case is a credit to their determination. I cannot imagine the hundreds and thousands of hours that people have put into this case over the years. I have always agreed to do as many interviews or speak at as many conferences or dinners as I’m asked because I think it is important to tell my family’s story and represent the folks of my hometown Raeford because people need to know there are large parts of this state that need more attention from our leaders and need someone speaking out for them. NSJ: How long did they go on? What was the duration of your family’s involvement? RL: We got involved before the case was filed – I think I was in 8th grade, maybe 1993 and have stayed involved ever since, although technically at some point I was dropped from the case because I was no longer a student.
RL: TBD. For some time, there seemed to be some pretty positive momentum and I think the low wealth schools did get some attention and we have benefited from having some good school leadership and teachers. But if you asked me if students in Hoke County have the same educational opportunities as those in Orange County or Wake have I think the answer is pretty much a resounding no. If you ask me if they are inherently as smart as
the kids from Orange County and Wake County the answer is yes. So I think it’s pretty important that we make sure there is an equality of opportunity to those kids. NSJ: You are a lawyer at Parker Poe now. Did your experience with the Leandro case influence your decision to go into law? RL: Yes, Parker Poe represented the Leandro plaintiffs and still represent the low wealth school districts in the case. For me I may or may not have gone to law school if not for the Leandro case, I’ve always been interested in the law, but certainly getting to know people like Bob Spearman, who is legendary in his own right and was the lead attorney from Parker Poe sealed the deal for me. Seeing that you can practice law at the highest level and still be devoted to doing good and helping your state advance made me realize that law was the type of profession I wanted to be associated with (barring the lawyer jokes of course). NSJ: Does your profession influence how you feel about the education system? RL: I’m not a criminal attorney but I’ve been in enough court rooms to know that our criminal justice system would be a lot less busy if the state was meeting its constitutional mandate to provide all of its young citizens a sound basic education. NSJ: Can you talk about your relationship with Justice Orr. Did you work closely with him in 2004 when he wrote that opinion? RL: I did not know Justice Orr until well after he issued Leandro II and retried from the bench. I’ve had the opportunity to sit down and talk with him and Justice Burley
No patient left alone act passes NC Senate DHHS regulations are keeping families from seeing ill or dying loved ones By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — A bill that will prohibit medical facilities from banning family members from visiting their loved ones was passed by the Senate last week. Senate Bill 730 is titled the No Patient Left Alone Act and passed by a margin of 44-4. The only no votes came from Democratic Sens. Jeff Jackson (Mecklenburg), Natasha Marcus (Mecklenburg), Wiley Nickel (Wake) and Terry Van Duyn (Buncombe). State Sen. Warren Daniel (R-Burke) is the primary sponsor of the bill, which will “ensure visitation rights for hospital patients during a disaster declaration or public health emergency.” The bill would permit hospitalized patients to designate one visitor to be allowed access to that patient’s room during time periods that follow hospital visitation rules. “I’ve heard devastating stories of patients young and old who, in the final hours of their lives, have
not been able to say goodbye to the people they love, or to feel the loving comfort of their lifelong partner,” said Daniel in a statement. “Every patient deserves the right to spend their last days in this world with a family member by their side. We have to prevent this tragedy from happening again in our North Carolina hospitals.” The bill was first filed in midMay after reports of families being banned from seeing dying loved ones due to COVID-19 measures prohibiting visitations. The bill saw swift movement through the Senate in early June and was the topic of a legislative committee hearing on June 17 attended by N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen. State Rep. Perrin Jones (R-Pitt), who is also a medical doctor, was one of the lawmakers who questioned Cohen during a committee meeting about N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services policies separating families from a hospitalized or dying loved one. Cohen was also asked about the Cooper Administration’s failure to prevent outbreaks in nursing homes. Cohen failed to give a clear response on either issue. During his questioning of Cohen, Perrin spoke about a now
“We are now witnessing NCDHHS regulations that are tearing asunder the most essential bonds in human life. Bonds that have existed between people for four, five, even six decades.” State Rep. Perrin Jones (R-Pitt) month-old letter that Cohen and DHHS had yet to respond to concerning an elderly couple in their 80s living in two wings of the same facility. The couple has been married for over 50 years. Perrin said that the couple had been separated and were unable to see each other for 13 weeks because of DHHS regulations. “The husband voiced to his caregiver a desire to ‘hurry this up and die’ because he could not see or touch his wife,” said Perrin, adding that the man had been clinically depressed due to lack of contact with his wife since the start
of COVID-19. He also described that when they were allowed to see each other, they were not allowed to touch because they were separated by a divider and the husband wept for 30 minutes before being able to speak to his wife. “This couple has been deprived of a quarter of a year together as they near the end of their lives,” said Perrin. “NCDHHS regulations are responsible for not only for higher concentrations of COVID-19 in congregate facilities, they are causing significant heartbreak for their residents.” Perrin chastised NCDHHS for separating families by saying “apparently as a state, we have moved beyond saying that certain occupations are essential and non-essential.” “We are now witnessing NCDHHS regulations that are tearing asunder the most essential bonds in human life,” Perrin said. “Bonds that have existed between people for four, five, even six decades.” Perrin then asked Cohen what she planned to do to rectify the “inhumane consequences of our state’s public health policy.” Cohen responded that she “appreciated” Perrin bringing that story to the committee and called it “unbeliev-
RL: Honestly and unfortunately the case never had a direct impact on me in terms of my education. By the time it was decided I was in college and then law school. But I have had the honor of being associated with the case for all of my adult life and you’d be surprised how often it comes up. I bet at least once a month someone will call or ask me to talk about it. Leandro is not the most common name so sometimes I’ll be in the checkout line at the grocery store and the clerk will see my name on my bank card and ask if I’m the Leandro. When I’m practicing before a new judge I can count on it being the first question I get from the bench. And I’ve tried to always talk to groups, journalist, academics, conferences, really whoever asks, because I think it’s important that the story gets out there, that more people know what the NC Constitution guarantees in terms of education and that we constantly build momentum toward finding a way to get there for all of North Carolina’s students. NSJ: Anything else you can add about what it has been like in general to be in the public spotlight for most of your life due to this? RL: I always like to say this to anyone who asks – Leandro is not and should not be a political issue. If there is one thing we should be able to agree on whether you are liberal or conservative is that kids deserve at least a sound basic education and society will be better for it when we start providing it. It also should not be a political issue because when we first filed the suit almost everything political in North Carolina was dominated by the democratic party and clearly they were the party in charge at the time the Court determined that North Carolina had failed to provide students a sound basic education. Now the party power structure has flipped to a large degree over the last 10 years but the same issues remain in terms of students seeking an opportunity to obtain a sound basic education in many of North Carolina’s schools. Given that neither party can say its blameless and neither has a monopoly on good ideas, my sincere hope has always been that Leandro might serve as an opportunity for both parties to come together and say we may disagree on a lot of things but not this.
ably heartbreaking.” She claimed that some of the rules responsible for these separations were “set by the federal government” but did not elaborate. According to the NCDHHS website’s hospital guidance page, a hospital or care facility should “Limit visitors to the facility to only those essential for the patient’s physical or emotional well-being and care, for example, care partners.” It also says that providers need to “consider patient rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act when considering caregiver visitation.” The CDC guidance calls for limiting visitors to only “those essential for the patient’s physical or emotional well-being and care,” but there is no mention for banning them. Cohen said what NCDHHS is “trying to do now” is to move to “proactive testing” to find a way to ease restrictions in settings and cases of separation mentioned by Perrin. Perrin responded that he appreciated the efforts of Cohen and NCDHHS, but that this was an issue that cannot be put off for three or four weeks via a panel or committee. “This is an issue that needs to be addressed now,” said Perrin. The N.C. House is expected to take up the bill sometime this week for a floor vote.
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Honeybees buzz with activity during National Pollinator Week American honeybee colonies have bounced back after a bad year, an annual beekeeping survey finds. Beekeepers only lost 22.2% of their colonies this past winter, from Oct. 1 to March 31, which is lower than the average of 28.6%, according to the Bee Informed Partnership’s annual survey of thousands of beekeepers. It was the second smallest winter loss in the 14 years of surveying done by several different U.S. universities. For decades, scientists have been watching the population of pollinators — crucial to the world’s food supply — shrink. Honeybees, the most easily tracked, are threatened by mites, diseases, pesticides and loss of food. Last winter’s loss was considerably less than the previous winter, when a record 37.7% of colonies died off, the scientists found. After that bad winter, the losses continued through the summer of 2019, when beekeepers reported a 32% loss rate. That’s much higher than the average of 21.6% for summer losses. Winter deaths are “really the test of colony health,” so the results overall are good news, bee partnership scientific coordinator Nathalie Steinhauer said. “It turned out to be a very good year.” Beekeepers in the U.S. also may be taking more of their colonies indoors in the winter, helping them survive, said University of Georgia entomologist Keith Delaplane. New U.S. Department of Agriculture research suggests putting bees in “cold storage” helps them survive the winter.
In this Aug. 7, 2019, photo, a beekeeper holds a frame of honeybees as she instructs veterans at the VA’s beehives in Manchester, N.H.
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Billy Packer lawsuit goes to mediation
Court employee tests positive for COVID-19 Caldwell County An employee at the Caldwell County courthouse has tested positive for COVID-19. All other employees at the courthouse have been tested as a result. The identity of the employee was not released publicly. The courthouse has been sanitized and will remain open for business, according to the Caldwell County Clerk of Superior Court.
Alleghany County Former basketball announcer Billy Packer and his partners at Olde Beau Golf and Country Club have agreed to go to mediation in a lawsuit filed by a company that hoped to build a recreational vehicle resort at the club. Packer and his partners are being sued by Davidson’s Morris International for breach of contract and unfair, deceptive practices. WSOC
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Noose found hanging on bridge Officials vote to remove Confederate monuments in Asheville Buncombe County The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to remove a monument to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee as well as another Confederate monument in front of the county courthouse. The vote follows a separate vote by Asheville city officials to approve a joint resolution calling for the removal of the memorials. The United Daughters of the Confederacy owns the monuments. The resolution gives the private organization 90 days after the resolution’s passage to remove the monuments. If not, the city and county will.
Jackson County The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has opened an ethnic intimidation investigation after a Waynesville man found a noose hanging from a bridge at a fishing hole over Scott’s Creek in Willets. The noose was tied to the bridge railing so that it dangled over the creek. Police have asked the public to share any relevant information and have assigned several officers to the investigation. FOX CAROLINA
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Newspaper publisher resigns after apologizing for cartoon Person County Johnny Whitefield, editor and publisher of The CourierTimes in Roxboro, has resigned after running a syndicated cartoon that has been criticized as racist. The cartoon depicts a masked black man grabbing a white woman’s purse. She asks for someone to call 911 but the man says, “Good luck with that lady ... we defunded the police.” The same cartoon also prompted resignations at the Washington Missourian, a family-owned newspaper in Missouri. A day before his resignation, Whitefield apologized for running the cartoon. AP
Drowning victim recovered in Lake Norman Iredell County The body of Aaron Jones was recovered at Lake Norman over the weekend after he went missing in the water. The 28-year-old Jones was boating with friends when he jumped in and went out of sight. The search went on for six days as potential rescuers battled thunderstorms and a shortage of rental boats before local authorities reported finding his body on Saturday.
Lincoln County Baron Gerod Charles Sr., 54, of Lincolnton, was arrested and charged with felony murder in the death of his two-year-old son, Jeremiah Charles. Emergency crews responded earlier this month to reports that the toddler wasn’t breathing. He was pronounced dead on the scene and had multiple injuries to the face, neck and torso. A second child living in the home was removed by authorities. WBTV
Baby left in hot car dies at unlicensed daycare Richmond County A 22-month-old child died last week after being left in a vehicle at an unlicensed daycare facility in Ellerbe. The child and its parents weren’t identified, but Richmond County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dorothy Morgan Moore, 53, of Ellerbe, and Paige Elizabeth Black, 24, of Candor, on charges of felony manslaughter and child abuse. WFMY
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Pilot killed in helicopter crash Wayne County A helicopter pilot from Virginia was killed Thursday evening after his aircraft struck a power line and crashed in Wayne County, authorities said. The helicopter went down in a field north of Goldsboro just before 5:30 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed. North Carolina Highway Patrol identified the pilot as Eugene John Kritter III of Culpepper, Virginia. Investigators said he was the only person on board. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board were investigating to determine the cause of the crash. AP
People, cats rescued when house boat overturns Washington County Two people and two cats were rescued from the Albemarle Sound near Plymouth last week, after a house boat overturned near the sound bridge. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina Wildlife Department and the United States Coast Guard all responded to the accident, which is still being investigated by NC Wildlife. No one was injured in the incident.
Jones County Johnnie Jones of Maysville won $1 million on an Extreme Cash scratch-off lottery ticket last week. Jones bought the $25 ticket at the Stella Grill and Variety just off of NC 58 in Stella. He chose 20 annual payments, which come to $35,382 a year after taxes. The lump sum would have netted him $600,000. Two of the game’s three million-dollar prizes have now been paid out. WITN
Family of NC man killed by Washington state officer files $25M claim Cumberland County Fayetteville’s Dawn Kortner, mother of 26-year-old Said Joquin, filed a $28 million wrongful-death claim against the city of Lakewood, Washington, its police chief and the officer. The claim alleges Joquin had his hands up when Officer Mike Wiley approached the vehicle with his gun drawn on May 1. Wiley told Joquin to shut up “or you’ll get shot” before firing three times and dragging Joquin from the car, the claim said. Wiley told investigators he believed Joquin was reaching for a handgun on the floor of the vehicle after Wiley pulled him over for running a stop sign.
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Bill includes more oversight for NC Dept. of Transportation Senate votes unanimously for increased fiscal oversight By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — Last week the North Carolina Senate approved a bill aimed at improving transparency and financial oversight of the Department of Transportation after a number of concerns were raised by an audit of the department. The audit showed gross overspending for 2019 of more than $742 million and lack of internal spending controls. In addition to overspending its budget, the State Auditor’s office found that the 14 highway divisions overseen by the NCDOT were running low on funds and were allowed to borrow against the following year’s budget, leaving that future budget in disarray. House Bill 77, DOT 2020-2021 FY Budget/Governance, was original the “Scooter” bill but has been changed to enact reforms to the N.C. State Board of Transportation, which oversees the NCDOT’s
operations. The makeup of the board will change to 20 members, granting the governor appointment of 14 voting members with at least three of another political party. The legislature would get six members appointed by the president pro tem of the Senate and speaker of the House. Under the current board, the governor gets to appoint 19 board members. Members are required to have a background in transportation or financing going forward to be in line with the board’s primary objective of serving as “fiduciaries” who “ensure the solvency of the Highway Fund and Highway Trust Fund.” “This bill has been a bipartisan effort from the beginning. With this landmark legislation, we’re restoring confidence and trust in the department,” Sen. Tom McInnis (R-Richmond) said in a statement. “From this point forward, there will be more oversight and more transparency of the department’s finances. This is a visionary solution addressing the financial challenges facing the Department of Transportation, allowing for additional internal and external
“This bill has been a bipartisan effort from the beginning. With this landmark legislation, we’re restoring confidence and trust in the department.” Sen. Tom McInnis (R-Richmond) reviews.” Part five of the bill has multiple subsets which are mainly focused on data reporting and transparency. Included in that section, per State Auditor Beth Wood’s recommendations, the NCDOT is charged with designing a new cash-spending plan. The bill would create several positions in the governor’s office, the state treasurer’s office and the Office of Budget and Management. The position at OSBM will monitor and assist the NCDOT with its cash management and required financial reporting. The
role at the State Treasurer’s office will be a financial analyst position who will review and monitor the NCDOT bond program, including bond proceeds and compliance duties. Under the measure, the NCDOT must enact a uniform financial management personnel structure on Highway Division offices for the purposes of financial management and will require development of uniform procedures and training. Additionally, the bill requires several reporting mechanisms to be put in place. One such mechanism is a mandatory annual audit of the NCDOT by the state auditor’s office. The audit will specifically include areas such as budget adherence, cash management and project delivery. Another reporting item in the bill requires NCDOT to submit a detailed report on the use of federal Advance Construction authorizations to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee and the Office of the State Auditor. The state auditor would also be required to conduct a performance audit of that report.
Spending cuts intended to address the budget gap for the next fiscal year is part of the package. The bill would modify the NCDOT’s cash balance requirement in order to determine if the department has the spending capacity to enter into project contract commitments for transportation projects. This will be based on its cash balance requirement of 7.5% of the total appropriations for the current fiscal year from the Highway Fund and the Highway Trust Fund. The proposed legislation would increase the maximum annual debt service on GARVEE bonds from 15% to 20% and require the NCDOT to maintain necessary reserve funds to make the next GARVEE debt service payment. Finally, the bill authorizes $1.5 million dollars for DMV information technology upgrades related to moving its headquarters. House Bill 77 has received bipartisan support and passed its third reading in the Senate by a vote of 41-0 on June 19. The House will now have to take up the measure before it is sent to the governor.
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Positive reaction to naming of Hans as new UNC president
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RALEIGH — Praise came from all corners of the North Carolina political spectrum for the selection of Peter Hans as the new University of North Carolina system president. Hans will succeed Bill Roper, who was named interim president after former U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings resigned in 2018. “Peter has long distinguished himself as a visionary leader who not only understands, but who is leading the charge for the future of higher education,” said UNC Board of Governors Chair Randy Ramsey, who also served as co-chair of the search committee. “We believe there is no one better suited to lead our university system into the future — even if the future may be very different than the one we all thought it would be six months ago. We are delighted to have Peter Hans as our new president and look forward to the transition process.” Hans formerly served three terms on the board of governors, including two years as chair. For the past two years, he served as president of the North Carolina Community College System. “Peter Hans passionately believes that North Carolina’s future depends on education, and he has a long track record of uniting people
RALEIGH — North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on June 22 extended emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that will continue to postpone jury trials and encourage social distancing measures. “Courthouses are open across North Carolina, but the public health threat posed by COVID-19 remains an ongoing challenge,” said Beasley. “These orders help to mitigate these challenges and strike the proper balance between postponing court business and resuming full court operations.” According to the Monday press release, more than 10,000 pending summary ejectment actions are pending in the state’s court system. Beasley’s COVID-19 Task Force recommended that the chief justice allow clerks of Superior Court additional time to schedule hearings in those matters. In May and June, NSJ reported on two occasions that jury trials would be postponed through at least July. Part of Beasley’s order, directive No. 10, says: “No jury trials shall be convened in the district or superior courts of this State for the next thirty (30) days. Although this emergency directive will expire in 30 days pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-39(b) (2), it is my intention to extend this directive through at least the end of July and judicial officials are directed to plan accordingly.” The public is encouraged to visit NCcourts. gov to find answers to frequently asked questions before calling the local courthouse.
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and institutions in pursuit of shared goals,” said Roper. “I am confident that, with today’s decision, great things are ahead for the UNC System and for our great state.” “Peter Hans has done tremendous work as president of the N.C. Community College System, and he’s the right choice for UNC System President,” Gov. Roy Cooper, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain) said in a joint statement. “That we all agree on Peter is a testament to the respect he commands as an able, competent leader.” The NC Chamber applauded the selection of Hans as well, with president and CEO Gary Salamido saying, “President Hans is a committed champion for every student in our state.” Salamido continued, “As the leader of 58 North Carolina community college campuses since May 2018, he has proven to be an essential advocate and partner for the NC Chamber’s efforts in closing our state’s educational attainment gap and empowering 2 million North Carolinians with high-quality postsecondary degrees or credentials by 2030. I am certain that President Hans will continue the mission of advancing access to affordable and valuable college degrees that lead to rewarding careers and secure a competitive and world-class workforce for North Carolina.”
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TORIAL STACEY nd remorse,| because that MATTHEWS is not what know, what they questions will allow the economy to reopen. The most direct way to make China “pay” for this disaster is tothat offer That is, unless an exogenous event happ do. They take advantage of every weakness First, what is the true coronavirus fatality rate? This questio and when U.S. tax credits to companies whodon’t will source at least half of their meltdown in 1986. Some experts believe t nd keep pushing until they win or the important because it determines whether certain areas ought COLUMN | REP. back RICHARD HUDSON theyThere hope to production in the United States. is approximately $120 program of Reagan, led directly to the dis be open or closed, whether we ought to pursue — Sweden style billion worth of American direct investment plants and equipment in 1989. know what in they nous event happens such as the Chernobyl more liberalized society that presumes wide spread, or whethe in China. 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Some in Concord and New people have actually died coronavirus. sources sugges WITH MOST STATES under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home into place. I understand the seriousness of therepresentatives virusofHydromer and the need tax revenue spread over afallen few years. $18 billion in lost revenue is to hold China accountable llion in debt we owe them as one way to get in it” (Psalm 118:24). 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Virginia’s stay-at-home go into June. They’re treated though we a society simply must without China and has dad, beenthe cheating, stealing, pirating and pillaging American Easter holiday has reminded me of just how much we hope, inspiration and supplies to peopl Even importantly, have no Here in North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper stated what thehave government us more aboutthey when it’s safewe to begin theclue how many America business now during forbe the pastquestion 30and years. They made the notells secret hopeful for, even midst that of thiscoronavirus. global workers on the front lines ofthat thethe corona expected to operate responsible citizens of that “we just don’t knowhave actually have Some scientists suggest num a recentas coronavirus press briefing yet”to if thethankful process of returning back in to normalcy. intend topandemic. replace the U.S. as the premier superpower in the world and Lenten and While people throughout our commu modern nation. state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. No. The government works for us, and we have the right to ask those of identified cases could be an order of magnitude lower than t when did replace theFor dollar reserve with renminbi. me,as mythe faith is an currency important parttheir ofstay-at-home my daily lifeofand decision I am glad initiatives we have passed in Easter seasons If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer orders arewho in place all over the number people have had coronavirus and not been test ioning making. As I celebrated my family, reflected onstates, 2 Program, are supporting sel justification for it. And the answers should notabe vague ones like “we country,Easter and thewith stricter some ofI them get in suchProtection as Michigan, provide nment Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small must do this out of an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious aboutbusinesses keep people o message of affliction, so that we may able comfort those who in any relief will soon reach families and work evels It will need to be explained in detailhope to the people of this state who when theybecan gettoback to providing forare their families, will demand that we will affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on common sense an are being told to remain jobless and at home for|an undetermined answers. EDITORIAL STACEY MATTHEWS me a once again enjoy God.” we can defeat the coronavirus and keep amount of time why models predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they hing? sporting events, If you are celebrating the Easter season, I urge you to also whole. are reliable. | FRANK HILL can be with those answers — and again, not vague answers, but answer s what EDITORIAL reflect and be comforted, that we may live out Until then, the Lenten and Easter se concerts, family To date, I’ve gone along with what the state has asked and thenon this message with details that give theirso statements believability. EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL God’s example and comfort all those in need around us during hope that we will once again enjoy spor itizens mandated that we do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all continue |toREP. do what we can to keep our families, gatherings, COLUMN RICHARD HUDSON COLUMN |difficult BEN SHAPIRO EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL this time. Through faith and by helping one another, I am gatherings, church services and many m the data. State Republican leaders have, too. services COLUMN | BEN ourselves, and our communities safe. But we should also still continue SHAPIRO church in a free confident we will emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary Unfortunately, when certain types ofand questions get asked, there is to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home sacrifices for the greate many more ty were In this same spirit, I continue to be inspired they by stories humanity are over. sometimes a disturbing tendency among some people to treat those measures are understandable, shouldofalso have an expiration date. after our own osed neighbors helping neighbors. I wish everyone Easter, a simply questioning theTHING data and whenafter we can getting virus back dissipates This is all newThe to Americans, and it not normal. 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These are responses emergency — rapes, robberies, g back tohistory. At least fourbig have abided by recommendations and orders. They’ve left their jobs predict how many people will die in a second wave.throughou This is th be glad” as the Bible tells us to do. However, as a Christian, husband These stories from 231-year in the 20th century alone can be debt plus trillions more in Federal Reserve backup liquidity to the in ifit”the (Psalmprocess 118:24). Salisbury are switc aorders recent coronavirus press briefing that “we justadon’t knowofyet” of returning back to normalcy. to local or state governments, majority Americans to take precautions, but I’m have uneasy with how people who simply ask Here’sthanks the reality: and all sorts of violent acts that been occurring in the area that to stay at home; they’ve practiced social distancing; in many places, most important problem because experts maintain that the and dad, the Easter holiday has reminded me ofreserve just how much we hope, inspiration and suppliesatv ctly traced to China: 1957 “Asian flu,” 1968to“Hong Kong flu,” 1977 markets and financial outlets. If the U.S. dollar were not the I know that during this challenging time of distancing, Fayetteville, state’s stay-at-home orders willis extend into May. No. The government works for us,social and we have can the right to ask In those are having toblocks what being called the “new normal.” questions about the data, and when things start getting back to ofspre The CHOP isadjust six city in downtown Seattle that have been we’re not able to get to.” Since when did cept without they’ve donned masks. seasonal, which means we are likely to see more serious have tonot bethe thankful hopeful for, even in the midst of thisorders global workers onover the the front lines the this2002 is SARS outbreak. sian flu”Yes, and the There is evidence that theprotesters” currency, we would be ablefrom toand fund any of these emergency IfSome he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to questions. And the longer stay-at-home are in place all working home or losing a job, it may be difficult to “rejoice and seniors throughout taken over by supposedly “peaceful in the aftermath of the Yes, this is happening in a major American city, and the city’s leaders of these orders extend at least through end of this month. normal are treated in some circles with contempt. We need questioning to begin the The result: a reduction inwithout expected hospitalization and death. in the fall. And that means we will be people faced with either renew Lenten and pandemic. While throughout our sive 1918happening “Spanish flu” pandemic also had its origins in China. measures immediate fear of rampant inflation and currency in a justification for it. And the answers should not be vague ones like “we as the country, and stricter some of the them get in states, such as Michigan, be glad” Bible tellsthe us tohappen. do.lockdowns However, as national aasChristian, husband These stories from death of George Floyd, who diedgo into police custody onofMay after are allowing ittreated to And media want everyone to Virginia’s stay-at-home orders into They’re as though we a society simply must accept without According theJune. 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Iduring celebrated Easter with myback family, I reflected ontheir 2us Protection Program, are suppor and honesty nated Wuhan Province probably from the completely has to pay for their aberrant ways decisions through provide a China at all levels It will need to be explained in detail to the people of this state who when they can get to providing for families, will demand have to be thankful and hopeful for, even in the midst of this global workers on the fron Floyd’s neck for nearly 9 minutes, according to the criminal complaint. But sometimes reality intrudes, as it did with one CNN reporter who a recent coronavirus press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” if the process of returning back to normalcy. all over the city, and the Trump administration, the expected need for hospital beds at to isolate those who are most vulnerable and let everyone els Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses keep p gulated and unsanitary wet markets. believe it came out of at a home economic and financial means. Diplomacy has obviously not worked fromSome our to areThe being told remain jobless and an undetermined answers. message offor Lenten and pandemic. While people thr become a Seattle protesters have dubbed the zone a “no cop zone.” An filed a live report on how peaceful things allegedly were in the CHOP. state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. No. The government works for us, and we have the right to ask those sarfare Michigan, peak outbreak was revised down by over 120,000, the number of Which raises the third question: What exactly can we do? affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reach families a Since when did amount city’s lab run leaders by the communist Chinese army. to we bring China into the civilized world of 21statcentury health, hygiene scientific experts of time why models predicting hundreds of thousands ofVideos cases Leaders the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they that will me, my faith isreporter anby important part my daily life decision Iof am glad initiative entire police is extend now occupied theshould zone’s inhabitants. As the continued tooftalk, anarchist tried to in take over the Easter seasons bad thing? xious about If he doesprecinct decide to it, hope questions be asked asFor to the questions. And the stay-at-home orders place all over the ventilators by by nearly 13,000 and the number of overall deaths welonger capable of an rolling outand tens ofare millions tests the nex affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working onover common s ntil China adopts rigorous verifiable policing and regulation of and fair trade. Totalitarian communist regimes never take the blame are reliable. can be with those answers — and again, not vague answers, but answer questioning are allowing it — we need to making. As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program have circulated on social media of armed “warlords” patrolling the segment and had to be physically restrained by security. It was only once again enjoy demand August by nearly 12,000. months — and compelling people to take tests regularly, sinc justification for it. And the answers should not be vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, provide a God.” we can defeat the coronavirus a That is what food safety and health protocols, business nowhat otherthe state or express sincere and remorse, becausethat thatgive is not what To American date, I’ve gone alonghas with asked andregret then with details their statements believability. what they government tobuild happen. And area. Guns areout distributed out of car trunks byhas people whose faces areanswers then the reporter got and noted some of the protesters “no small Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our “comforts usisolated in carriers all our helping Here’s the We still don’t know the toadvantage the key virus isLord transmittable while arewere asymptomatic? Can sporting events, mustknow do this of an abundance ofproblem: caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling and/or anxious aboutbusin If you are celebrating the Easter season, Ireal urge you to also whole. message of ce than tofree redundant manufacturing plants elsewhere purely totalitarian governments do. They take of every weakness citizens mandated that we do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all continue to do what we can to keep our families, covered by hoods and bandanas. doubt armed.” affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reac ming as they know, what they questions that will allow the economy to reopen. create a contact tracing system for 330 million Americans — the national reflect on this message and be comforted, so that we may live out Until then, the Lenten and E at all levels It will need to be explained in detail to the people of this state who when they can get back to providing for their families, will demand concerts, family ational security safety reasons as well asRepublican supply andleaders deliveryhave, hope they that find in and keep ourselves, pushing until win or the safe. But we should also still continue theSodata. State too. andthey our communities weadversaries will living inand a free are the drugs. Oh. affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working o s, but answer First, what is the true coronavirus fatality rate? This question is are we willing to submit ourselves to one? 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Some experts believe that event, not the Star Wars know what they simply questioning the and asking when we can start getting back This is all new to Americans, and it is not normal. 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Roy Cooper stated during question what massive 1918 “Spanish flu” pandemic also had its origins in China. measures without immediate fear of rampant inflation and currency the government D-19 a recent coronavirus press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” if the process of returning back to no There is 100% agreement, outside of China, that COVID-19 depreciation. na’s orders extend into May. No. The government works fo originated in WuhanTHE Province probably from the completely Chinawill hasconditions to pay for aberrant ways and decisions through NUMBER ofSince coronavirus cases are state’s still on stay-at-home those with pre-existing —their should when did obyl. If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer staythe rise in North Carolina. In parallel, the economy continue to take more precautions and limit unregulated and unsanitary wet markets. Some believe it came out of a economic and financial means. Diplomacy has obviously not worked I explained in two past articles that student debt is graduates but is only able to find low-paying work. questioning is by in free fall. The state Chinese unemployment rate has human contact. Visitation and isolation policies justification for it. And the answers should not be vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some o biowarfare lab run the communist army. to bring China into the civilized world of 21st century health, hygiene Under an ISA agreement, he would owe an agreeda real problem and that universities have encouraged more than tripled since February, and 1 million should remain in place at nursing homes and other government must do this out of an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at hom Until China adopts rigorous verifiable policing and regulation of and fair trade. Totalitarian communist regimes never take the blame upon establishments percentage of his income — the actual dollar it throughpeople their own irresponsible behavior. With have filed for unemployment benefits. where vulnerable populations live at all levels It will need to be explained in detail to the people of this state who when they can get back to prov amount would be very low. With a traditional loan, new college graduates facing an uncertain financial their food safety and health protocols, business has no other orYounger, expresshealthier sincere people regretcan anddoremorse, because that is not what Fortunately, it’s possibleAmerican to balance kick-starting or frequent. their he would owe the same amount regardless of his future, so it’s particularly important to find solutions are being told to remain jobless and at home for an undetermined answers. choice than to build manufacturing elsewhere purely totalitarian governments do. They take advantage of every weakness theredundant Tar Heel State economy while protecting our part by following common sense, facile health become a plants income. Evenwhy with income-based repayment onkeep his thatsecurity work.most So,and what’s to bereasons done? as well as supplyamount ofpractices. time models predicting hundreds of thousands of cases at the local and state vulnerable residents. for national safety and delivery they find in adversaries and pushing until they win orLeaders the thing? loan, he would likely make interest-only payments as Some radical proposals, likebad completely Gov. Cooper needs to get on board. Although Frequent hand washing, being cognizant of MANY WHITES are ashamed, saddened can be with those answers — an reliabilityprivatizing concerns.student loans and making them subject are reliable. adversaries push back. the principal continued to mount. AMERICA’S COLLEGES are rife with Less than That is what parts of the state economy have started to reopen, crowds and staying home if symptoms reveal and feel guilty about our history of slavery, To date, I’ve gone along with what the state has asked and then with details that give their state The most direct way to make China “pay” for this disaster is to offer That is, unless an exogenous event happens such as the Chernobyl Purdue University is already experimenting with to bankruptcy protection, wouldto certainly work. that corruption. financial squeeze resulting the governor continues veto legislation themselves are among recommended protocols. Jim Crow andThe gross racial discrimination. Income Share one-in-10 free citizens mandated that we do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all continue to do U.S. tax credits to companies who will source at least half of their meltdown in 1986. Some experts believe that event, not the Star Wars ISAs under its “Back a Boiler” The program is Private lenders their ownfurther. moneyRestaurants on the line from black COVID-19 opportunities wouldwho relaxput restrictions New reports indicate thatplan. asymptomatic spreading Many peopleoffers remain angry over thefor a Sponsored by Union deathsproduction list thewould Agreements the data. State Republican leaders have, too. ourselves, and our communities back the United States. There is approximately $120 program of Reagan, led directly to the dissolution of the Soviet being funded by the Purdue Research Foundation, doin due diligence before lending to 18-yearbit of remediation. Let’s first examine what living in a free remain forced to operate at limited capacity, and of the virus — which was initially a major fear — injustices of the past and what they see Unfortunately, when certain types It’s ofIt’squestions get asked, there isbe the topresent. ask questions about the data part ofis the university’s endowment. aeasier small to limit old customers. theasfear ofasstudents filing for and might of academic corruption, healthAnd clubs, well similar businesses, remain rarer than previously thought. as injustices of root the Both blacks billion as worth of American direct investment in plants equipment in 1989. coronavirus are contractual society were program now but is already showing positive results. bankruptcy would ensure that loans are small and suggested by the title of a recent study, closed. The governor’s ultra-cautious approach the spread when it’s obvious who is potentially and whites can benefit from a better sometimes a disturbing tendency among some people to treat those measures are understandable, t in in China. Chinese direct investment in the U.S. is about $65 billion by Perhaps COVID-19 is China’s Chernobyl. the sole cause;prudent. agreements supposed has likely cost North Carolina nearly $200 million infected. Optimizing your immune system with a appreciation of black history. Purdue’s website explains a few of the benefits of “Academic Grievance Studies and the simply questioning the data and asking when we can start getting back This is all new to Americans, comparison. Senators in Washington are already talking about the possibility the rest involve But suchfrom the now-cancelled RNC convention. diet, exercise and enough sleep will also help Often overlooked or ignoredThe is the ISAs: good a solution is politically unpopular. Corruption of Scholarship.” study was we sho which students to do, last I to normal as though they areforgiving conspiracy theorists or debt are people who shape, or form. Sofact while An investment tax credit of 30% on half of U.S. investment in China of China $1.2Back trillion in we that, owe them as one way toand get analysis Despite what some doomsday predictions claim, your body fight the virus, or the common cold for as a group, black Americans have made The standard payment period for the It would considerably reduce the number of done by Areo, an opinion a pre-existing receive otherwise don’t care ifisthey themselves or itothers sick. the same time we shouldn’t get today, orstudents $60 billion, applied tofor repatriated American China to get “pay” for the damage they have caused the US. Don’t hold your checked. a return to normalcy can be done safely. manufacturing that matter! the greatest gains, over some of the highest a Boiler-ISA Fund about 10 years, making able to borrow college and would digital magazine. By the way, Areo is short condition that disproportionately Since when did questioning government at all levels become a bad normal.” investment to the U.S. would cost the U.S. Treasury $18 billion in breath waiting for a Chinese “Jubilee” to happen but ask your elected Public health officials and the doctors who have The name of the game is to isolate the few to hurdles, and in a shorter span of time than education competitive with most Federal Plus and private loan affect low-income students. It for Areopagitica, a speech delivered by coronavirus patients learned a lotterms. protect therepresentatives many; not the other way any racialin group in one history. thing? That what free living ina around. asix-month free society were supposed Not little bit. revenue spread overwith a few years.majoring $18 billion in lost is to hold China accountable in other tangible financial ways for inflamed Inisaddition, all citizens students receive would alsodealt disfavor students inhave soft but revenue John Milton defense of free speech. funding intax the since the start of the pandemic — notably, who As part of a bipartisan group of 70 experts — For example, if one totaled upJames the A. to do, last I checked. grace period post-graduation before payments begin. trendy disciplines. Authors Helen Pluckrose, decimal dust compared to the $6 trillion+ Marshall Plan we are now this disaster. effects. is most susceptible tocan the be virus. More than 80% which included doctors, academics, economists, earnings and ofMatthews black Americans exchange for a Once ain recipient makes successful for But are that — My Lindsay andspending Peter Boghossian say has that also writt first concern as we along inpayments all this, of course, to is my family. Stacey undertaking tothere save oursolutions own economy, not implemented ofare defeated enemies asscientists the and Itbusiness is go about time they areoutlined expected operate as I’m responsible citizensnation of of coronavirus-related deaths people over the specialists — we and considered us as a separate the prescribed term of the contract, no additional even in this acrimonious political climate. something has gone drastically wrong predetermined worried about them catching the virus, and I’m worried I will. After and is a regular contributor to past. the world liketoany otherTrump modern nation. with our own gross domestic product, we of 65, and fatalities in nursing this sentiment in aeven letter President payments are required if(swine they have paid lessthe 2009 pandemic, The firstage solution has 42% beenofreferred tooccur as “skin in suffering in academia, especially within certain from the H1N1 virus flu) during China the hasgame.” beenhomes cheating, stealing, pirating andcommunities. pillaging American alternative in May. Among other recommendations, would well within the top 20 richest percent than the amount of funding they received. we Such aorpolicy wouldassisted call forliving institutions fields rank within the humanities. They call Additionally, less than one-in-10 deathsno listsecret the been recommended that a professional statistician nations. A black American, Gen. Colin I’ve trying to take extra precautions, because all of this brings up business now for the past 30 years. They have made that they Both ISAs and skin in the game policies would to have a share in the credit risk of every student these fields “grievance studies,” where of postcoronavirus as the sole cause; the rest involve a world be added to the President’s Coronavirus Team, once headed the world’s mightiest way too many memories of abenefits. painful experience I’d prefer notPowell, to repeat. intend towho replace astothe premier superpower and have many down-stream Both would put takesthe outU.S. a loan attend the institution. In in the scholarship is not so much based upon pre-existing condition that inflamed the effects. that more emphasis be placed on accurate record military. 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The fatality rate when including the entire keeping, and for a much stronger focus on effective some of the artificial pressure on demand the hook for some partJust of student loan For debtAmericans when population? 0.4 percent. whooffset therapeutics. When adopted together, these for higher education. They would also align universities’ students default. Such a policy would require action are 34 years old or younger, the death rate is even recommendations can help our state and the entire withget those ofon students. by Congress since student loans are disbursed by the lower: 0.0005 percent, or one fatality per 2,000 interests country back track. Universities would be invested in student success, increased federal government. cases. North Carolinians don’tnot facejust a binary choice TORIAL | STACEYBut MATTHEWS enrollment. Some universities would probably another solution can be implemented locally. It seems silly to keep the state economy running between economic recovery and protectingbegin the better guidance students We when choose A numberon of low institutions are already it which a power mode when it’sgiving evident groupto offer state’s most at-risk to population. canthey have the choose classes and take out loans. try: Income Share Agreements (ISAs). ISAs are else, majors, of people needs to be protected; everyone best of both worlds. Gov. Cooper should take note. These innovative solutions will do what “Free contractual agreements which students receive which accountsinfor the vast majority of North College” make universities educationCarolinians, funding in exchange a predetermined should befor able to get back to work and Dr.cannot: John Droz is a students physicistand residing in North behave more wisely act together towards the to a near-normal Carolina and isand a partner of the Job Creators percent ofreturn post-graduation incomelife. over a certain At-risk groups — including and same Network Foundation. goal. That goal is to create educated, wise number of years. The percent of incomeolder and people number of years can change based upon a student’s major and and productive graduates. Only with smart policies that incentivize student success can we ensure that income potential. colleges truly provide value for students, parents, ISAs are a good deal for students because they taxpayers and society. are less risky than loans. Imagine a student who
world’s most famous personalities, and a social grievances. few black AmericansGrievance are amongscholars the world’s bully students, administrators and F. other richest people such as investor Robert departments into adhering to their Smith, IT service provider David Steward, worldview. Theand worldview they Oprah Winfrey, basketball starpromote is neither scientific nor rigorous. Michael Jordan. Plus, there was a Grievance black U.S. studies consist of disciplines such as president. sociology, anthropology, gender studies, queer studies, sexuality and critical race Nowhere studies. else on earth could In 2017 and 2018, such progress haveauthors been Pluckrose, Lindsay and Boghossian started achieved in the United submittingexcept bogus academic papers to academic in cultural, queer, States of journals America. race, gender, fat and sexuality studies to determine if they would pass peer WITH MOST STATES under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home fallen into place. I understand the seriousness of and the be virus and the review accepted for need publication. NUMBER OF THE DAY | SCOTT RASMUSSEN Acceptance of dubious orders thanks to local or state governments, a majority of Americans to take precautions, but I’m uneasy with how people who simplyresearch ask that The significance of these achievements journal editors found sympathetic to their are having to adjust to what is being called the “new normal.” questions about the data, and when thingscannot can start getting back to be overstated. When the Civil War intersectional or postmodern leftist vision Some of these orders extend at least through the end of this month. normal are treated in some circles with contempt. ended, neitherwould a slaveprove nor a slave owner of A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that nearly half (47%) believe our of the world the problem stay-at-home go into June.and discriminatory. simply accept would havemust believed such without progress would society isFORMER unfair GUESTVirginia’s OPINION | JEFForders TARTE, NC STATE SENATOR They’re treated as though we as a society low academic standards. be possible in less than a century a half Here in North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper stated during question what theScott government when it’s safe to begin theand These numbers reflect a dramatic change from the first time asked tells us about Several of the fake research papers — if ever. As such, it speaks to the intestinal a recent coronavirus press that briefing that “we just know yet” if thedays, process of returning to normalcy. were accepted for publication. The Fat question back in don’t the 1990s. In those voters routinely saidback society was fortitude of a people. Just as important, it of voters nationwide believe state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. No. The government works for us, and we have the right to ask those Studies journal published a hoax when did generally fair and decent by roughly a 2-to-1 margin. speaks to the greatness of a nation inpaper which our society generally that gains argued thepossible. term If he is does decide fair to extendThe it, questions should beshow askeda as to the partisan questions. the longer stay-at-home orders are in place all bodybuilding over the elsewas such were Nowhere current numbers significant divide.And Sixty-two percent ioning exclusionary and should behave replaced and decent. justification for it. And the(62%) answers should not be vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, on earth could such progress been of Republicans say our society is fair and decent, while 69% of Democrats with “fat bodybuilding, as a fat-inclusive nment achievedand/or except in the United States of must do this out of an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated anxious about take the opposite view. By a 45% to 31% margin, independent voters agree with politicized performance.” One reviewer America. levels It will need to be explained in detail to the people of this state who when they can get back to providing for their families, will demand in place. Elderly persons with underlying conditions said, thoroughly enjoyed AS A FORMER state senator, I have been asked the Democrats. The“Iissue that confronts us reading is how this are beingmany told to remain andregarding at home for stay-atan undetermined be monitored answers. me a health teams for somevoters time, article andcan believe it has an times what jobless I would these gains be extended to important about oneNot do surprisingly,the there is also a would big racial divide onbythis question. White amount of timeorder whyinmodels predicting hundreds of thousands of casestelemedicine Leaders the local and state levels should be as forthcoming leveraging andatvirtual hospitals. contribution to make to as thethey field and this home North Carolina. The current SAH quarter of the black population for whom hing? are evenly divided, while 77% of black voters say our society is unfair and are reliable. can be withsystem thoseleaders answers vague answers, butThe answer Led by our major health and— and again, not journal.” order expires on April 29. they have proven elusive. first step is to discriminatory. Forty-nine (49%) Hispanic votersAssociation, agree. s what Northof Carolina I would “Our Struggle Is My Solidarity acknowledge that the civilStruggle: rights struggle is Onegone state along senatorwith recently are has going to percent To date, I’ve whatsaid thewe state asked and the then withHospital details that give their statements believability. Other data from the survey found that 76% of voters believe most Americans over won. At one time, black Americans have a master plan with primary and a what we can Feminism as anfamilies, Intersectional Reply to need to know four things: who is sick, who is not, itizens mandated that we do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all suppliers continue to do toand keep our did not enjoyand the constitutional guarantees backup forAmericans manufacturers N.C. toequally. re-purpose Neoliberal Choice Feminism,” was has been sick and who not. agree. Public want tohas live in too. aIsociety where white andplan black arein treated the data.who State Republican leaders have, ourselves, and our communities safe. But we should else. also still continue in a free as everyonefor Now we do. noaone facilities to produce ventilators and PPE necessary accepted publication byWhile Affilia, health experts are coalescing around benchmarks to that’s Thirteen percent (13%) believe not true and 11% aren’t sure. Unfortunately, when certain sustained types of questions get asked, there iscare of our to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home can deny the existence of residual racialThe take voters own demands. An ongoing needs feminist journal for social workers. follow before rules ease: reductions in new ofto ty were Twenty-three percent (23%) black don’t believe that most Americans sometimes a disturbing tendency among some people to treat those measures are understandable, they should also have an expiration As long as a discrimination, racial discrimination is assessment would evaluate the re-purposing of paper consisted in part of adate. rewritten cases and deaths, widespread testing, ample hospital osed want equality. not the major problem confronting large simply questioning and asking when we can and start getting This is all to Americans, normal. Not in any way,Two aother hotels,back empty warehouses andnew university dorms and it is not passage from Mein Kampf. capacity andthe thedata ability toracial monitor new patients business could of the black community. survey also found 49% of all voters believe most last I to normaltrace as though they areThe conspiracy theorists orthat are just people who shape, or form. SoRepublicans while we should remainsegment vigilant and stay safe, at including as emergency field hospitals in conjunction with hoax papers were published, their contacts. demonstrate A major problem is that“new some public and favor racial equality. Thirty-three percent (33%) disagree. deployment strategies for health care professionals. “Rape Culture and Queer Performativity These are reasonable data points that should serve otherwise don’t care if they get themselves or others sick. the same time we shouldn’t get comfortable with this so-called ed. private policies reward dependency and Virtual hospitals and direct primary care options at Urban Dog Parks.” This paper’s subject as a foundation to make decisions to keep everyone the ability toSince when did questioning government at all levels become a bad normal.” irresponsibility. Chief among these policies would be made available through every health was dog-on-dog rape. But the dog rape safe. We are not going back to full normal any time thing? That is what free citizens living in a free society were supposed Not one little bit. follow sound is the welfare state that has fostered a 75% paper eventually forced Boghossian, soon. We are not reopening everything tomorrow. We system. Ongoing testing would be implemented. rate of out of wedlock births and decimated to do, last I checked. Covid-19 Rigorous statewide antibody testing would be Pluckrose and Lindsay to prematurely out must take care of our most vulnerable citizens, and thepseudonym black family that had Toldjah survived Jim Crow My first concern as we go along inbusinesses, all this, ofnow. course, is my implemented family. I’m once Stacey Matthews has also written under the Sister available. themselves. A Wall Street Journal writer we must begin to reopen our hygiene, they and Legal racism.Insurrection. Keep in mind that in 1940 the worried about them catching the virus, and I’m worried I will. After and is a regular contributor to RedState and In conjunction with other regional governors had figured out what they were I am following a couple of data models — Fuller, black illegitimacy rate was 11% anddoing. most would be sufferingHolmes from the H1N1 virusThe (swine flu)project during thecases 2009 pandemic, and cooperation with the White House, I would Some papers accepted for publication and the CDC. models N.C. black children were raised in two-parent in academic training peak to between April precautions, 20 and May 5.because all of this ensure trying take extra brings N.C. up receives a fair allocation of items such allowed toI’ve beento families. Mostjournals poverty isadvocated found in femaleas ventilators from national stores to ensure we men like dogs and punishing white male I would do the following: I would not extend way too many memories of a painful experience I’d prefer not to repeat. headed households. The poverty rate among re-enter the can address any peak scenario. There would be a college students for historical slavery by the SAH order past April 29 without compelling husband-and-wife black families has But what also makes me lose sleep is how easily most everyone has standing directive for rapid response to enable the asking them to sit in silence onthan the two floor in data showing its necessity. It is imperative to keep economy. been in the single digits for more use of FDA-approved drugs that are experimental in chains during class and to be expected to Covid-19 hygiene measures in place: such as social decades. relation to a pandemic virus. learn from thecan discomfort. Other distancing, gathering limits, masks, hand washing, Black people be thankful that papers double As long as a business could demonstrate the ability celebratedand morbid as a policies healthy life etc. standards publicobesity and private to follow sound Covid-19 hygiene, they would be choice andinferiority advocated treating privately The dates to lift and reduce or continue on-going rewarding and irresponsibility were not a part of the 1920s,as ‘30s, ‘40s of and allowed to re-enter the economy. I would lean into conducted masturbation a form restrictions need to be determined using scientific ‘50s. If there were,against then there wouldTypically, not have exercising a little common sense on what works and sexual violence women. evidence. Suspending and, more concerning, been the kind of intellectual excellence and what is appropriate. Restrictions could be lessened as academic journal editors send submitted violation of individual constitutional rights are spiritual courage that created the world’s the four benchmarks indicate it is safe to do so. papers out to referees for review. In dangerous exercises regardless of reason. most successful civil rights movement. From North Carolina needs to get back to work. recommending acceptance for publication, Our businesses are on life support. It is imperative the latereviewers 1800s to 1950, schools For the next 18 months, I would monitor data many gavesome theseblack papers glowing to get them opened. 500,000 North Carolinians were models of academic achievement. while reserving the right to return to stronger praise. have signed up for unemployment in the past three Black students at Washington’s Dunbarran restrictions if necessary. I would put in place a Political scientist Zach Goldberg weeks. Data indicate N.C. will have 50% of its small High School often outscored white through special team of medical, data analytics and business certain grievance studies concepts businesses (revenue under $10M) qualifying for students as early as 1899. Schools such asoften leaders to provide insights and advice. The standard the Lexis/Nexis database, to see how bankruptcy, if they stay closed through May 15. I Frederick Douglass (Baltimore), Booker T. channels with DHHS and County Public Health they appeared in our press over the years. would begin opening businesses in less impacted Washington (Atlanta), P.S. 91 (Brooklyn), Officials would continue. I would conduct briefings He found huge increases in the usages counties today. McDonogh 35 (New Orleans) and others with stakeholder groups of government, medical of “white privilege,” “unconscious bias,” I would categorize N.C. citizens into four groups: operated at a similar level of excellence. and business leaders from across the state, including “critical race theory” and “whiteness.” tested positive for Covid-19, hospitalized and in Self-destructive behavior that has become federal, state, county and municipal folks (elected All of this is being taught to college critical condition, immunocompromised and have acceptable, particularly in predominantly and non-elected). I would share the collective and students, many of whom primary not tested positive, and finally, healthy individuals black schools, is nothing lessbecome than a gross varying opinions from these groups with the public. and secondary school teachers who then who have not tested positive. These groups need betrayal of a struggle, paid with blood, sweat We need hyper transparency in this matter. indoctrinate our young people. tailored plans on who and how we will care for them. and tears by previous generations, to make Politicians get ridiculed all the time, except when I doubt whether the coronavirusWe need parameters and rules to protect the possible today’s educational opportunities we need them to make monumental decisions. So I caused financial crunch will give college vulnerable. The highest at-risk residents, those in that are being routinely squandered. I | AP PHOTO WhatSEMANSKY would you do? and university administrators, who are a nursing homes and prisons, would see tight rules stay ask each of you reading along —PATRICK guarantee that blacks who lived through crossbreed a parrot and us jellyfish, The U.S. Capitol in view, American flags fly at half-staff at the Washington Monument, Friday, May 22, 2020, in Washington. that strugglebetween and are no longer with the guts to restore academic President Donald Trump ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff for a three day period in remembrance of would notand havebackbone believed such a betrayal Americans who have lost their lives due to the coronavirus outbreak. possible. respectability. Far too often, they get much should do itsfrom job of ofGovernment their political support campus protecting rights. After that, grievanceconstitutional people who are members of the black people be simply left alone faculty and should diversity and multicultural as opposed to being smothered by the administrative offices. paternalism white guilt. On The best inspired hope liesbywith boards of that note, I just cannot resist the temptation trustees, though many serve as yes-men to to my “Proclamation forrefer the readers university president. I think that a of Amnesty Pardon,” which grants good start and would be to find 1950s or 1960s Americans of European ancestry amnestyat catalogs. Look at the course offerings and pardon forcollege their own grievances andhow a time when graduates knew Letters addressed to the editor may be sent to letters@nsjonline.com or 3101 those of their forebears against my people to read, write and compute, and make Industrial Dr. Suite 105. Raleigh, N.C.to27609. Letters must beor signed; include the Letters addressed to the editor may be sent letters@nsjonline.com 3101 Industrial Dr. Suite 105. so that they stop feeling guilty and stop them today’s curricula. Another helpful acting like fools in their relationship with writer’s phone number, city and state; and bewriter’s no longer than 300 words. Letters Raleigh, N.C. 27609. Letters must be signed; include the phone number, city and state; and be no tool wouldofbeAfrican to giveancestry. careful consideration Americans may bewords. editedLetters for style, or clarity when necessary. Ideas for op-eds should longer than 300 maylength be edited for style, length or clarity when necessary. Ideas for op-eds to eliminating all classes/majors/minors containing the word such as be sent to opinion@nsjonline.com. should be sent to opinion@nsjonline.com. Walter E. Williams is a“studies,” professor of women, Asian, black or queer studies. economics at George Mason University. I’d bet that by restoring the traditional academic mission to colleges, they would put a serious dent into the COVID-19 budget shortfall.
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Spate of shootings raises fears of a violent summer By Lisa Marie Pane The Associated Press CHICAGO — A spate of shootings over the past several days has law enforcement on edge, with some warning that a turbulent brew of a pandemic, racial unrest, historic surges in gun sales and a rancorous election year could make it an especially deadly summer. Although mass shootings are down sharply this year, other non-suicidal gun deaths are on pace to exceed last year, according to incidents tracked by the Gun Violence Archive. That increase came before the start of summer, when there is traditionally a spike during the warmer months as people venture outside more, and before Independence Day, which is often one of the deadliest days each year. Gun experts say the statistics reflect an American public increasingly stressed by the coronavirus that has roiled the economy and kept them cooped up at home, deep divisions over justice and policing, and the political divides of a presidential election year. “There’s something going on at the moment, these underlying tensions,” said James Densley, professor of law enforcement and criminal justice at Metropolitan State University. “Everyone’s been cooped up for so long with the pandemic, and then we had this sort of explosion of anger and grief after George Floyd’s killing.” In just the past few days, more
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A police forensics services investigator picks up a bullet casing at the scene where a 3-year-old boy was fatally shot while riding in an SUV with his father, in the 5600 block of West Huron Street in the Austin neighborhood Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Chicago. than 100 people were wounded in shootings in Chicago, including a 3-year-old boy who was killed while riding in the back seat of a car with his father. Police said the boy’s father was the intended victim. In North Carolina, three people were killed and six were wounded early Monday when unknown gunmen opened fire during an impromptu block party in Charlotte. An annual birthday party in Syracuse, New York, over the weekend was marred by gun violence that wounded nine people. In Minneapolis, people fled a
popular nightlife and retail area as a shooter killed one man and injured 11 others early Sunday. And for the second time in less than 48 hours this week, there was a shooting in Seattle’s protest zone. A 17-year-old victim was shot late Sunday night in the area known as CHOP, for “Capitol Hill Occupied Protest,” a day after a 19-year-old man was fatally shot and a 33-year-old man critically injured in there. Densley said the pace of gun violence may be a harbinger of a rough summer ahead. “You’ve got people who are
frustrated, angry, struggling in life and have been at home during this time processing all this and often processing this alone, maybe with the help with the Internet,” he said. “Once the door starts to open, there could well be an uptick in violence.” This year has seen historic numbers of background checks being conducted for firearms purchases. Gun-rights advocates say the numbers reflect a public worried about personal safety and wanting to ensure they can defend themselves. Those worries are only being amplified amid calls to
Saudi Arabia to hold ‘very limited’ hajj due to virus By Aya Batrawy The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Tuesday that because of the coronavirus only “very limited numbers” of people will be allowed to perform the annual hajj pilgrimage that traditionally draws around 2 million Muslims from around the world. The decision comes after weeks of speculation over whether Saudi Arabia would cancel the pilgrimage altogether or allow the hajj to be held in symbolic numbers. It’s unclear why the government waited until just five weeks before the hajj to announce its decision, but the timing indicates the sensitivity around major decisions concerning the hajj that affect Muslims around the world. Saudi kings have for generations assumed the title of custodians of Islam’s holiest sites, and their oversight of the hajj is a source of prestige and influence among Muslims globally. The hajj also generates around $6 billion in revenue for the government every year. Saudi Arabia has never canceled the hajj in the nearly 90 years since the country was founded. The government said its decision to drastically limit the number of pilgrims was aimed at preserving global public health due to the lack of a vaccine for the virus or a cure for those infected, as well as the risks associated with large gatherings of people. The hajj is one of the biggest gatherings on earth, with pilgrims staying in close confines and walking and praying shoulder to shoulder. A stampede in 2015 caused more than 2,400 deaths.
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In this Aug. 9, 2019 file photo pilgrims pray near the Al-Safa mountain, at the Grand Mosque, during the Hajj pilgrimage in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. “This decision was taken to ensure hajj is performed in a safe manner from a public health perspective,” the government statement said. The kingdom’s Ministry of Hajj said only people of various nationalities already residing in the country would be allowed to perform the large pilgrimage, which is set to begin this year at the end of July. The government did not specify how many people would be permitted to take part. The hajj centers around five intense days of worship and rituals
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The hajj is seen as a chance to wipe clean past sins and start fresh. in Mecca, however pilgrims typically begin arriving to Saudi Arabia through its main gateway city of Jeddah weeks and even months in advance. Saudi Arabia said its “top priority is to always enable Muslim pilgrims to perform the hajj and um-
rah rites safely and securely.” It defended its decision on religious grounds, as well, saying that the teachings of Islam require the preservation of human life. Saudi Arabia’s top council of clerics swiftly issued a statement saying the decision is line with Islamic Shariah law. Performing the hajj is central to Islam and one of the religion’s five pillars. All able-bodied Muslims are required to perform the hajj once in their lifetime, with many saving money their entire lives to afford the journey. The hajj is seen as a chance
defund the police, they say. Gun proponents seized on these fears when many Atlanta police officers declined to show up for their shifts after two white officers were criminally charged in the fatal shooting of a black suspect. Antonia Okafor Cover, director of outreach for Gun Owners of America, tweeted: “If you live in Atlanta THIS might be the time to buy that gun you were thinking of getting... The social experiment of having to rely on yourself for your own safety might be coming to fruition. #ATLcopwalkout” There is perhaps one silver lining: This year is on pace to have half as many mass shootings as the record-breaking 2019. A big reason is the “contagion” effect, said James Alan Fox, a criminologist at Northeastern University who, along with The Associated Press and USA Today, has been tracking mass killings back to 2006. With people focused more on a deadly virus and other woes, mass shootings no longer get the attention that can end up inadvertently spurring such crimes. A similar effect happened in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, he said. “We’ve been distracted. We are no longer obsessing about mass shootings like we were in the past couple of years,” Fox said. “The less we have obsessed about it and talked about it and being scared of it, the less we fuel the contagion.”
to wipe clean past sins and start fresh. Pilgrims shed symbols of materialism, as women forgo makeup and perfume and wear loose-fitting clothing and a head covering, while men dress in seamless, white terrycloth garments meant to emphasize the equality of all Muslims before God. Despite taking early and unprecedented measures to control the spread of the virus domestically, Saudi Arabia has one of the highest rates of coronavirus infections in the Middle East, with more than 161,000 total confirmed cases and 1,307 deaths. The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most people, who recover within a few weeks. But it is highly contagious and can cause severe illness or death, particularly in older patients or those with underlying health problems. Saudi Arabia had already suspended the smaller year-round umrah pilgrimage earlier this year and closed the Grand Mosque in Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest site, to the public. The city of Mecca was also under a strict 24-hour curfew for more than two months. Although Saudi Arabia has lifted some restrictions in recent days, the umrah continues to be suspended and the country’s borders remain shut to visitors and tourists. Indonesia and Malaysia, which combined send around a quarter-million Muslims to the hajj each year, had already announced they would not be sending their citizens to the pilgrimage this year, in part because it had become too late to prepare for it. In an early indication of the uncertainty around this year’s hajj, the kingdom had asked Muslims in early April to delay making plans for the pilgrimage as the virus grew into a global pandemic, infecting millions around the world.
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Empty sporting venues, like in this photo of Kenan Stadium from 2014, have become commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the UNC football team is learning to adapt to social distancing rules while preparing for the season.
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NC State football opener at Louisville moved up to Sept. 2 Louisville NC State’s season-opening football game at Louisville has been moved up a day to Wednesday, Sept. 2 to avoid conflicting with the rescheduled Kentucky Derby weekend at neighboring Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Oaks and Derby were postponed from May 1-2 to Sept. 4-5 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The preceding and highly attended Thursday race card known as “Thurby” was set for the same day as the Wolfpack’s ACC game at Louisville, but the schools announced Monday that they had agreed to the switch to avert logistical conflicts with parking and traffic.
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Winston-Salem Open canceled, will return in August 2021 Winston-Salem The lone North Carolinabased tennis tournament on the ATP Tour won’t be taking place this year. The WinstonSalem Open announced last Wednesday that this year’s tournament, which would have taken place Aug. 22-29 and marked the 10th anniversary of the event held at Wake Forest University, had been taken off the ATP schedule in an effort to try to safely hold this year’s U.S. Open. The WinstonSalem Open will return in August 2021. The USTA, ATP and WTA, in an effort to hold the U.S. Open this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic, decided to move the Cincinnati-based Western & Southern Open to Flushing Meadows, New York — home of the United States’ Grand Slam tournament — the week before the U.S. Open, when the Winston-Salem Open was scheduled to be played. The Western & Southern Open and U.S. Open are now scheduled to be played on consecutive weeks in Flushing Meadows.
As players return to campuses, UNC’s transition shows how rules have limited activities By Shawn Krest North State Journal
experienced GMs in the league, Edmonton’s Ken Holland and Nashville’s David Poile, along with one owner, Winnipeg Jets chairman Mark Chapman. David Andrews, who officially steps down as the league’s commissioner next week after 26 years running the league, is putting off his full retirement to chair the committee through the unprecedented situation. And Tera Black, the COO of the Charlotte Checkers, is one of six AHL executives who will try and position the league for success when it returns to play. She’s also the only woman on the committee. That’s not new for Black. The 48-year-old is the AHL’s lone female COO but has helped the Checkers mold a culture of success both on and off the ice. She orchestrated the team’s
MACK BROWN would like everyone to know that taking a COVID-19 test doesn’t hurt all that much. “They take a swab and put it up in your nose,” he said. “Then they pressed it back some. It felt like I was going to sneeze. It was a weird feeling. It wasn’t painful, but it was uncomfortable. Then they take it out and say, ‘Thanks. Goodbye.’ It’s a very short test. They’re doing a better job than when they started with making it less painful.” That’s good news since Brown and the rest of the North Carolina football team can expect to be tested regularly. “If we need to do it every week, it’s not a problem,” he said. “It’s not uncomfortable enough. It’s very quick.” The players began reporting back to campus last week, for conditioning and voluntary workouts, but the pandemic has changed the way everything is done. The first wave of players reported in mid-June and got tested. They then had to avoid each other for the weekend while waiting for the results to come back. Then workouts began last Monday. That weekend was a tough one for the players, and the coaches had to make sure they understood the importance of following the guidelines. “Players wanted to see each other,” Brown said. “They haven’t seen each other for a while. They want to hug each other. They want to stand and talk.” All of which was forbidden. Now that group will have to help police things as more players arrive. “The first group that came in are the ones that will teach the next group,” Brown said. Even before the players returned, the coaching staff worked to make sure that the members of the team — and their families — were comfortable with coming back to campus. “We had our doctors talk to the parents without the players or coaches on,” Brown said. “They met with the parents about an hour without us being there, so they could ask questions without thinking we as coaches would be scrutinizing who was nervous.” Now that the players are coming back, the rules they must follow are far from
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Charlotte Checkers COO Tera Black, center, looks on during the team’s Calder Cup banner-raising ceremony prior to the team’s 2019-20 home opener on Oct. 11.
Black, Checkers attempt to navigate AHL’s return The Charlotte team’s COO was the only woman named to the minor hockey league’s return-to-play task force By Cory Lavalette North State Journal While major sports leagues around the world are trying to find ways to hold games and events in front of limited or even no crowds, minor league sports whose business models are built on ticket sales and fan purchases are attempting to find solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Hockey League’s “Return to Play” task force is a who’s who of hockey’s top executives. Five NHL general managers are on the 13-person committee, including Hall of Fame player Steve Yzerman and two of the most
“How do you have a team meeting? Do you have to be outside now?” Mack Brown, UNC football coach
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PERSON COUNTY
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POLK COUNTY WEEK 15
From Pender to Polk North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series, led by Brett Friedlander, will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some will be obvious choices, others controversial, but all of our choices are worthy of being recognized for their accomplishments — from basketball courts and pool halls to boxing rings and in front of the Olympics rings. This week’s five profiles come from Pender, Perquimans, Person, Pitt and Polk counties.
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M.L. CARR MENTION M.L. CARR’S NAME TO any casual Boston Celtics fan and the first thing they’re likely to tell you is that he’s the guy who sat at the end of the bench waving a towel to help rile up fans at Boston Garden during the team’s 1984 championship run. But the 6-foot-6 forward was much more than just the most famous NBA cheerleader this side of the Laker Girls. Carr got to the NBA the hard way, battling M.L. Carr through racial prejudice as the first black player on the basketball team at Wallace-Rose Hill High School and through the obscurity of playing his college career far off the beaten path at Guilford College. He was good enough during his senior season — averaging 18.4 points and 12.5 rebounds while leading the Quakers to the 1973 NAIA national championship — that he caught the eye of scouts from not one, but two professional leagues. He was drafted by both the NBA’s Kansas City-Omaha Kings and the Kentucky Colonels of the old ABA. But after getting cut by both, kicking around with various semi-pro teams and playing in Israel to keep his hoop dream alive, he caught on with the ABA’s Spirits of St. Louis in 1975 and was picked up by the Detroit Pistons the following year when the ABA and NBA merged. Carr led the league in steals in 1979 and was selected to the NBA’s All-Defensive team before signing with the Celtics as a free agent. When that happened, Pistons coach Dick Vitale (yes, that Dick Vitale) lamented that “we just had the heart and soul ripped from our team.” He was just as much a “glue guy” in Boston, where he became the team’s defensive stopper in helping Larry Bird and Co. to the 1981 NBA title. Three years later, Carr won a second ring with the Celtics. Although his role was greatly diminished by then, he still found a way to contribute with more than just a towel by recording a key steal and dunk in overtime against the Lakers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. He stayed with the team after his retirement, serving numerous roles including head coach and director of basketball operations. Perquimans County
JIM “CATFISH” HUNTER JIM HUNTER, SO THE STORY goes, wandered off from his family’s farm in rural Hertford one day, causing his concerned parents to initiate a frantic search for the young man. He eventually turned up a few hours later holding a string of catfish he’d caught. It’s the stuff of which legends — and in this case, nicknames — are born. But in this case, it actually is a legend. The incident was the creation of thenKansas City Athletics owner Charles O. Finley, who thought the talented 19-yearold pitcher he’d just signed needed a marketable nickname to help him stand out in the crowd. The plan worked. And Catfish Hunter did the rest. He pitched his first professional game at Fenway Park and never played a game in the minors. He was an American League All-Star in both 1966 and ’67. After the A’s moved to Oakland in 1968, he pitched the ninth perfect game in baseball history by setting down 27 straight, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in a game that also saw him drive in all three runs. During the 1970s, Hunter became the premier pitcher in baseball, winning 20 or more games four straight years, going undefeated in World Series play while leading Oakland to three straight titles
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Hertford’s Jim “Catfish” Hunter pitched 15 seasons in the majors with the A’s and Yankees, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987. and earning the American League Cy Young Award in 1974. That winter, after being declared a free agent over a contract dispute with Finley, he became baseball’s first big-money signing when the New York Yankees gave him a five-year deal worth $3.35 million. He proved worth every penny by winning 20 games for the fifth straight season in 1975, making his seventh All-Star team and helping catapult the Yankees to three straight American League pennants and two more World Series titles. He finished his career with 224 wins and 42 shutouts. But there’s no telling how many more he might have recorded had arm injuries not forced him to retire at just 33 years old. As it is, he still ended up in Cooperstown, earning induction in 1987. After baseball, Hunter returned to Hertford and his family’s farm, where he grew soybeans and corn, among other things, before dying at the age of 53 a year after being diagnosed with ALS. Person County
ENOS “COUNTRY” SLAUGHTER THERE MAY NEVER HAVE BEEN an athlete in any sport who embodied the personality of the team on which he played more than Enos Slaughter. A gritty, roughand-tumble competitor described by New York Times columnist Arthur Daley as someone who “would run through a brick wall, if necessary, to make a catch, or slide into a pit of glass to score a run,” he was the heart-and-soul of a St. Louis Cardinals team known as The Gashouse Gang. Although Slaughter also played basketball and football growing up in Roxboro, his first love was baseball. His desire to play the game professionally was so strong that he turned down a scholarship to Guilford College to take a job at a local textile mill because it had a baseball team. There, he caught the attention of the owner of the Cardinals’ farm club in Greensboro, which signed him in September 1934. Already a fierce competitor, Slaughter developed his trademark hard-charging
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Roxboro’s Enos Slaughter won the 1946 World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals with his “Mad Dash” in eighth inning of Game 7 against the Boston Red Sox.
style after being admonished by his manager for not hustling off the field during a minor league game in Columbus, Georgia. It inspired the player called “Country Boy” because his Southern roots to always run out everything — including walks, a trait that was later copied by Pete Rose. Slaughter made it to the majors in 1938 and stayed there for 19 seasons, interrupted by a three-year break for military service during World War II. The left-handed hitter was selected to 10 AllStar teams and played in five World Series with St. Louis and the New York Yankees. His 1,820 games, 1,148 RBI and 366 doubles still rank among the top seven in Cardinals’ history. For all the impressive stats he compiled in a career that earned him induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, he is best remembered for two moments — one good, one not. The first was a “Mad Dash” that typified his playing attitude. With the score tied in the bottom of the eighth in Game 7 of the 1946 World Series against the Boston Red Sox, Slaughter took off with the pitch and never stopped running, scoring the serieswinning run all the way from first on a single by teammate Harry Walker. The other came when he and several teammates, upset over Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier, tried to organize a boycott of games in which Robinson was on the field. Slaughter and Robinson were later involved in an incident in which Robinson was spiked on a play at first base. Slaughter insisted that the injury was the result of his hard play rather than racial animosity. After retirement, Slaughter went into coaching, including a seven-year stretch at Duke. A statue commemorating his “Mad Dash” stands outside the Cardinals’ Busch Stadium. Pitt County
KRISTI OVERTON JOHNSON KRISTI OVERTON JOHNSON began water skiing at the age of 5 and took to the sport immediately. It wasn’t long before she’d outgrown her family outings on the Pamlico River near Bath and began skiing competitively. She won age-group state, regional and national championships in slalom, trick and jump events and became so good that she turned professional by the time she was 13. At the age of 18, in 1988, she was already a Masters Kristi Overton champion and the Johnson No. 1-ranked skier in the world in the trick event. But because of a hip deformity, she began concentrating on slalom. Over the next 15 years, she won 80 professional titles and earned more No. 1 world rankings than any other female skier
in history. She won eight U.S. Masters championships, four U.S. Opens and held both the U.S. and world records in the women’s slalom from 1992-2010. In addition to her successes in U.S. waters, the Greenville native also brought home records and gold medals from the Pan American Games, along with titles from the British, French, Italian, Australian and Austrian Masters. For her career, she set five world records and 19 national records. Injuries, however, shortened her career. After undergoing 10 major surgeries, including a complete reconstruction of her pelvis, she retired from competitive skiing in 2004. Not long after that, the honors began rolling in. Among them were induction into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, along with the USA Water Ski and International Water Ski & Wakeboard Federation halls of fame. Overton Johnson has since become an author and motivational speaker who also founded a water sports ministry called Champions Heart. A human-made lake located near the Pitt County community of Grimesland is named in her honor. The privately owned Lake Kristi was designed for water skiing, and the area around it is the home course for the East Carolina men’s and women’s cross country teams. Polk County
TONY WALDROP DAVID THOMPSON IS GENERALLY acknowledged as the greatest basketball player in ACC history. He won the McKelvin Award as the league’s Athlete of the Year in both 1973 and ’75. But in 1974, a year in which Thompson led NC State to the national championship, he was beaten out for the honor by Tony Waldrop. That, more than any Tony Waldrop statistic, illustrates just how dominant a force the middle-distance runner from North Carolina was on the track. He began his record-setting ways at Polk Central High School, where he won 1A/2A state championships in each of his final three seasons, shattering an NCHSAA mark in the 880-yard run that had stood for 14 years by a whopping 2.3 seconds. He continued his success at UNC after arriving in Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar in 1970, earning All-America recognition six times while setting an indoor world record in the mile with a time of 3:55.0 that stayed on the books until 2012. Waldrop won the NCAA indoor championship at 1,000 yards in 1973 and the mile in 1974 — a year in which he ran a record nine straight sub-four-minute miles and ran a 3:53.2 to win outdoors at the Penn Relays while gracing the cover of Track & Field News magazine. After graduating and becoming an assistant coach at UNC, he won gold in the 1,500 meters at the Pan American Games in Mexico City to establish himself as a favorite for the Montreal Olympics the following summer. But seemingly at the top of his ability and poised to earn the most meaningful victory of his career, Waldrop abruptly retired from competition to pursue his academic career. He earned both a master’s degree and doctorate from UNC before going on to a distinguished career in teaching and administration. Since 2014, he’s served as president of the University of South Alabama. To this day, he says he has no regrets about walking away instead of running for a shot at Olympic gold. “It was a really easy decision to decide to hang up the shoes and get on with the rest of my life,” Waldrop, whose trademark after races was donning a T-shirt bearing the slogan “Run for Fun,” said in a 2005 interview. “I never regretted the decision. I accomplished a lot more in track than I ever imagined I would. There were a lot more things I wanted to do with my life.”
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Alex Zanardi: The Italian auto racing champion-turnedParalympic gold medalist remains stable after a crash on his handbike. Zanardi, who lost both of his legs in a CART series crash in Germany in 2001, has been in a medically induced coma and on a ventilator since he crashed his handbike into a truck near the Tuscan town of Pienza during a relay race last Friday. Doctors say he suffered serious facial and cranial trauma and have warned of possible brain damage. The 53-year-old Zanardi won two championships in CART before his accident in the series. Jim Kiick: The versatile running back who helped the Miami Dolphins achieve the NFL’s only perfect season in 1972 died Saturday at age 73 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, his daughter Allie said. The former University of Wyoming star was part of a formidable backfield that included his best friend, Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback Larry Csonka. Kiick’s death comes less than two months after the team’s Hall of Fame coach, Don Shula, died May 4 at age 90. Kevin Love: The Cleveland Cavaliers forward, who has been outspoken in his own struggles with panic attacks and anxiety, committed $500,000 to UCLA’s psychology department on Monday. Love played one season for the Bruins (2007‑08) and he’s helping his alma mater’s work in diagnosing, preventing, treating and destigmatizing anxiety and depression. Love’s gift came one day after he received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs for his efforts in mental health.
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beyond the box score POTENT QUOTABLES
GOLF
The PGA Tour wrapped up its second week back, and Webb Simpson wrapped up his second win of the season. The Raleigh native and former Wake Forest golfer shot a 7-under 64 Sunday to hold off Abraham Ancer to get his second victory of the disjointed 2020 season and the seventh of his career. The 34-year-old Simpson was 5-under on the back nine, including birdies at the 15th, 16th and 17th holes.
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“I can’t leave like that. I need to have a good finish here.” Wake Forest golfer Siyun Liu, to the Winston-Salem Journal, on why she is returning for a fifth year of eligibility under the NCAA’s COVID-19 rules. GERRY BROOME | AP PHOTO
NBA
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“We will rid this type of behavior from our sport.” NASCAR president Steve Phelps after a noose was found Sunday in the Talladega garage stall of the team of the Cup Series’ lone Black driver, Bubba Wallace. PRIME NUMBER
$350K The estimated sale price 130 hours of footage from a syndicated high school sports show, including 22 hours of the late Kobe Bryant’s high school basketball career, is expected to fetch at auction. The footage is from the media library of Stu Ross, who produced “High School Sports Show,” a weekly television series seen in 35 cities.
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Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans will skip the resumption of the NBA season, making him the first known example of a healthy, eligible player sitting out. Bertans can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and is expected to command a big contract as one of the league’s top 3-point shooters.
UNC players douse Tar Heels coach Mack Brown near the end of last year’s Military Bowl win — a celebration that seems impossible for the coming season given all the restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cade Cunningham, one of the nation’s top basketball recruits, has chosen to remain at Oklahoma State despite the program being banned from the 2021 postseason. The 6-foot-7 Cunningham, who was also offered a scholarship by UNC, won the 2020 Naismith High School Trophy given to the nation’s best player.
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common sense and often go against human nature. “All our meetings with players are still on Zoom,” Brown said. “Even if they’re in the building. (The players) can go sit in their meeting room, but the coach has to be in his office, and he can Zoom with them, which I don’t understand.” The players can meet with coaches in person, one-on-one, “but they can’t talk about football,” Brown pointed out. While the players are coming back in groups, the coaches are also phasing their return. Currently, the staff is in the office three days a week and working from home on Mondays and Fridays. There’s also another group of employees who are working from home full-time to reduce the number of potential sources of infection in the football building. The meeting rooms have also been shuffled, with each position group moving into a larger room to give more space for social distancing. “Our defensive coaching staff has moved downstairs, and they’re in the defensive back room,” Brown said. “Our offensive line moved to the Swofford Auditorium (previously used for full team meetings), and our receivers
moved to the offensive line room.” As for when the full team arrives, that’s a question still under consideration. “How do you have a team meeting,” Brown said. “Do you have to be outside now? We can’t get all the players into the Swofford Auditorium for a team meeting and still social distance. At some point, we feel we can build a bubble around our team. That’s when the doctors feel like we can be in our dressing room together and have our meetings.” Until then, even getting dressed has to be staggered. “The first phase of players dressed in the locker room. The second phase (arriving this week) will dress in the lacrosse team’s locker room. The third will be someplace else, and the fourth will be someplace else,” Brown said. Other issues still need to be worked out. Will coaches have to wear masks on the sidelines or at practice? “We haven’t been told,” Brown said. And which mask is best? “Finding the right mask,” Brown said. “Can you use a shield? What’s comfortable? Can you talk?” Another guideline is also causing the coaching staff to rearrange things on the fly. “We’re not to stand next to anyone without social distancing for
Heavily favored Tiz the Law won an unprecedented Belmont Stakes, claiming victory Saturday at the first race of a rejiggered Triple Crown schedule that barred fans because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Belmont, usually the final leg of the Triple Crown, was run first this year. The Kentucky Derby, normally first, is scheduled for Sept. 3 followed by the Preakness on Oct. 3.
more than 15 minutes,” Brown said. “That’s huge. The doctors say that makes a difference.” It means that practices will look different. “Where players stand while the team is out there,” Brown said. “We’ll make our periods 12 minutes or 10 minutes. They won’t be 15. Will we need to practice our ones and fours and twos and threes at different times?” It will even have an impact once the games start. “On the bench, you can’t sit the offensive line next to each other for more than 15 minutes,” he said. “So the benches will need to be spread out. We’re looking to have the coaches box extended to the full length of the field so players can spread out more.” The rules show just how fragile football’s return is. It only takes a slip up or two to send things back to square one. “If someone gets the virus on your team, and they’ve been in contact with someone against the guidelines — you’ve broken social distancing rules. You didn’t wear a mask — then they’re all going to be quarantined like the player that’s got the virus,” Brown said. So the players and coaches will live with the inconvenience. And once a week, they’ll visit the doctor with the swab to see how they’re doing.
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NC players on ballot for College Football Hall of Fame Former UNC and Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers leads a group of seven with ties to the state By Brett Friedlander North State Journal NORTH CAROLINA might be best known for its college basketball. And for good reason. But it’s also produced its share of top football talent over the years, a fact validated by recent inductions into the College Football Hall of Fame. At least one player or coach from a state school has been included in each of the past five and seven of the last eight classes elected into the shrine that is now located in downtown Atlanta. It’s a group that consists of North Carolina’s Mack Brown, William Fuller and Dre Bly, NC State’s Torry Holt, Ted Brown and Dick Sheridan, former Duke coach Steve Spurrier and Appalachian State’s Jerry Moore. There’s a good chance North Carolina’s Hall of Fame streak will continue this year, with six nominees with state ties on the 2021 ballot that was announced last week. The most likely candidate for election is former UNC and Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers, who barely missed out in his first year of eligibility in 2019. Also eligible are offensive tackle Harris Barton, a fellow Tar Heel, Elon running back Bobby Hedrick, Winston-Salem State running back Timmy Newsome, Western Carolina kicker Kirk Roach and coach Clarence Stasavich, who served tenures at both East Carolina and Lenoir-Rhyne. Clemson defensive back Donnell Woolford, a native of Fayetteville, is also on the ballot. Here’s a look at each candidates’ credentials: Julius Peppers Winner of the 2001 Bednarik and Lombardi awards as the nation’s best defensive player in 2001, Peppers was a unanimous first-team All-American that junior season. He led the ACC with 15 sacks and 24 tackles for loss in 2000 and finished his career with the Tar Heels ranked second on the school’s all-time sacks list with 30.5. He also recorded 167 tackles, 53 for losses, five interceptions and five forced fumbles before becoming the second overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. Harris Barton Recruited as a defensive lineman, Barton switched to offense during his freshman season. After a year at center, he moved to left tackle, a position at which he earned first-team All-America honors as a senior in 1986. He was also named the ACC’s most outstanding offensive lineman that season. Like Peppers, he was a first-round NFL Draft pick who enjoyed a successful professional career, winning three Super Bowls as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. Bobby Hedrick Hedrick led Elon to the first of its two straight NAIA national championships by accumulating the second-most rushing yards in college football histo-
BLACK from page B1 move to a renovated Bojangles’ Coliseum in 2015 — becoming the first woman to win the James C. Hendy Award as the AHL’s top executive following that season — and has helped the team become a leader in public outreach during her tenure as three-time winners of the Award of Excellence in Community Service. And, of course, her accomplishments with the Checkers include the team winning its first Calder Cup last season — a championship the team was attempting to defend when the AHL season was paused and, on May 11, eventually canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Andrews contacted Black and asked her to be on the task force, which was unveiled June 15 and is charged with providing “strate-
Max Rohskopf, pictured when he wrestled for NC State, was at the center of a controversy in his UFC debut when his corner refused his request to end his fight.
ry to that point. Only Heisman Trophy winner Tony Dorsett of Pittsburgh surpassed his career total of 5,604 yards — 196 of which came in the 1980 national title game against Northeastern Oklahoma. Hedrick was a four-time all-conference selection who twice earned small college All-America honors. Timmy Newsome Hertford County’s entry into the North State Journal’s 100 in 100 countdown of the best athletes produced by North Carolina’s 100 counties, Newsome was a first-team small college All-American in 1978. He finished his career at Winston-Salem State as both his school’s and the CIAA’s all-time leading rusher with 3,843 yards. A three-time All-CIAA selection he led the Rams to consecutive undefeated regular seasons and CIAA titles in 1977 and 1978. Kirk Roach A three-time first-team All-American and a four-time first-team all-conference pick at WCU, Roach holds five FCS kicking records — field goal percentage in a season (1.000, 17 of 17), most 50-plus yard field goals in a season (seven) and career (11), longest career average field goal attempt distance (40.5), and most career games with two or more field goals (25). He also holds 18 school and 10 conference records, and he missed only one extra point in his four-year career. Clarence Stasavich Lenoir-Rhyne’s all-time winningest coach, Stasavich led the team to the 1960 NAIA National Championship, one of his three undefeated seasons at the school. He was also the 1959 NAIA National Coach of the Year. At ECU, Stasavich guided the Pirates to their most successful three-year stretch in school history, going 27-3 from 1963-65. Donnell Woolford A two-time first-team All-American who helped Clemson to three ACC titles, he holds the Tigers school records for career pass breakups with 44. He was also a dangerous kick returner, returning two punts for touchdowns during his college career. The 2021 ballot lists 78 players and seven coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision, along with 99 players and 33 coaches from the NCAA’s other divisions. Voting is held among 12,000 members of the National Football Foundation and current Hall of Famers. To be eligible for the ballot, a player must have been a firstteam All-American by one of the five organizations used by the NCAA to determine the consensus All-America team: The Associated Press; the American Football Coaches Association, the Football Writers of America Association; the Sporting News; and the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Coaches must have coached a minimum of 10 years and 100 games and won at least 60 percent of their games. The next class will be announced early next year and formally inducted in a ceremony in New York on Monday, Dec. 7, 2021.
gic leadership to the league in developing or identifying opportunities for a return-to-play process that can gain widespread support in both the AHL and the National Hockey League.” She said having an executive from the Checkers on the committee was an ideal fit because of the team’s geography and the fact the team is independently owned. The committee plans to hold its first meeting in July. “It’s an honor, first of all,” Black said of being named to the committee. “It’s a true opportunity. … It’s a privilege. It’s also wonderfully therapeutic.” It’s also a path riddled with obvious hurdles. Black said with the AHL reliant on several players being assigned from preseason NHL training camps at the start of the season, the AHL will likely have sync up with
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Former Wolfpack wrestler Rohskopf has controversial end to UFC debut His corner ignored the fighter’s request to end the fight between rounds By Shawn Krest North State Journal FORMER NC STATE wrestling champion Max Rohskopf found himself at the center of a controversy after making his UFC debut. Rohskopf won the 2016 ACC championship with the Wolfpack at 165 pounds and twice qualified for the NCAA Tournament. Since then, he’s gone pro in mixed martial arts and won his first five fights, all by submission. That earned him the attention of MMA’s major league — the UFC. Rohskopf was scheduled to appear on the organization’s Tuesday Night Contender Series — an online audition for a UFC contract. Win your Tuesday night fight and impress UFC president Dana White in the way you do it and a fighter could emerge with a UFC deal. Fate intervened, however, giving Rohskopf his big break even earlier. Joe Solecki, originally slated to fight Austin Hubbard at the UFC’s Las Vegas event on June 20, was pulled from the bout a week beforehand. The UFC needed a last-minute replacement to step in and fight Hubbard, and Rohskopf got the call. The UFC announcers said on the broadcast that Rohskopf took the fight with 10 days’ notice, but his team later said he only got the call five days before fight night. In addition to the short notice, Rohskopf had to make weight. Fighters often weigh 20 pounds more than their weight class and take up to two weeks to drop the excess weight before fight night. Losing that much in a shorter period can wear out a fighter. His corner said he was also suffering from a turf toe injury. It’s not unusual to step in at the last minute and take a UFC fight. Training is just as dangerous to a fighter as fighting in the cage, and injuries take place in training camp all the time. Most UFC
“It’s a true opportunity. … It’s a privilege. It’s also wonderfully therapeutic.” Tera Black, Charlotte Checkers COO
the NHL’s calendar. The NHL and the NHLPA have already agreed to extend contracts for this season through October, meaning 202021 seasons for both leagues could start months behind the normal schedule. There’s also the uncertainty of the Checkers’ affiliation with the Hurricanes. Charlotte made the jump to the AHL for the 2010-11
cards feature at least one fighter coming in, like Rohskopf, with 10 days’ notice or fewer. In fact, Justin Jaynes won a Performance of the Night bonus on June 20 for winning his UFC debut with a knock-out after taking the fight on less than a week’s notice when the originally scheduled fighter withdrew after two members of his corner team tested positive for COVID-19. Jaynes and his corner said that they knew they had to win the fight by knockout early because the short notice meant he wouldn’t have the stamina to win a full 15-minute fight. Jayne’s words would foreshadow the trouble Rohskopf found himself in. After a relatively even first round — Hubbard landed 13 strikes and Rohskopf’s 11 — Rohskopf opened the second round with a takedown. Hubbard escaped easily, and ESPN’s announcing team immediately sensed trouble. “You can see the confidence wilting a little bit in the eyes of Rohskopf,” UFC Hall of Fame fighter and color commentator Michael Bisping said. “Rohskopf’s looking a little uncomfortable here,” blow-by-blow announcer Jon Anik agreed. Hubbard began landing blows at will, snapping Rohskopf’s head back with punches. “Hubbard starting to smell some blood in the water,” Anik said. “It’s just target practice now,” Bisping said. “Rohskopf’s looking a little bit tired, a little bit wilted.” When the dust cleared, Hubbard had utterly dominated the round, landing 43 punches and kicks to Rohskopf’s six. Hubbard landed more blows than the 30 Rohskopf attempted in the round. “I could tell he was broken,” Hubbard said afterward. “I was landing some good shots, some hard shots. In my mind, that fight was not gonna make it to the end of the third.” After the round, Rohskopf’s coach, Robert Drysdale, tried to encourage him, reminding him, “You’re a (expletive) champion,” but he knew he was out of gas. Rohskopf asked Drysdale to
season and has been Carolina’s top affiliate for the past decade. But an extension of that agreement is in limbo despite the obvious convenience of the teams being less than three hours apart. Black referred questions about the negotiations to the Hurricanes, and the NHL club said there was no change in talks. The AHL’s biggest hurdle — outside of the safety of players, employees and crowds — is finding a way to hold games with fans in the stands. Unlike the NHL with its large television deals, the AHL’s teams rely on ticket sales and ingame purchases to be sustainable. “All the multipliers are based on the people in the seats,” Black said. Black, a former ECHL trainer who pointed out that she’s cautious by nature‚ added that money-making events that include buffet meals — an easy way to offer food at a rea-
“You should absolutely be able to quit. … It’s real easy to be a critic.” Dana White, UFC president
“call it” and end the fight nine times during the one minute between rounds. Drysdale refused, encouraging Rohskopf to keep going. Referee Mark Smith apparently overheard the exchanges, however, and checked with Rohskopf before the start of the round, then waving off the fight. That started the hot-take firestorm. Drysdale and the rest of Rohskopf’s team were attacked by the media for refusing to listen to the fighter, who knew he’d had enough. Meanwhile, Rohskopf was attacked for quitting on the fight. Dan Hooker, scheduled to fight in a UFC main event next week-end, referred to him as a “marshmallow.” White defended Rohskopf in the post-fight press conference. “Let me tell you what, in this (expletive) sport, if you’re done, you’re done,” he said. “You should absolutely be able to quit. I know that it’s frowned upon, but guess what? Anybody that would talk (expletive) about you quitting, isn’t in there fighting. It’s real easy to be a critic. What these kids do is a whole other level.” NC State wrestling coach Pat Popolizio, who saw Rohskopf go from a freshman with a losing record to ACC champion, also is firmly in his wrestler’s corner. “Max has overcome a lot of adversity in his life,” he told the North State Journal. “He certainly can bounce back from this past weekend. I know some of the battles he has faced both on and off the wrestling mat, and each time he overcame an obstacle, it made him a better person. I will always support each and every one of my former wrestlers after they leave NC State, and I’m looking forward to watching Max reach his full potential in MMA.”
sonable cost — might not be an option anymore. There are also hurdles specific to the Checkers. While Bojangles’ Coliseum has been renovated, it was still built in 1955 and creates social distancing headaches with narrow concourses and bathrooms that share an entrance and exit, she said. For all the hard decisions that are ahead for the committee, Black is still optimistic. “We have a group that’s probably seen everything,” Black said of the task force. And she’s hoping her inclusion not only gives her a chance to offer a different perspective but also opens doors for other women. “There are so many smart and talented women in sports,” Black said. “Hopefully there are even more opportunities in the future.”
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Afterinvestm RALEIGH — The North Carolina ety were supposed Not one little bit. of death, particularly amonghas elderly patients, COVID-19 pandemic been ountable in tangible financial ways for thing? That isaddition, what free citizens ina asix-month free society were supposed Not one little bit. John Milton in defense of free speech. wearing masks or representatives keeping their living over a few years. $18 billion in lost revenue is to hold China accountable in tangible financial ways for terms. In all students receive disfavor students majoring in soft but John Milton in defense of free speech. tax revenue spread over a few years. $18 billion in lost revenue is representatives to hold China ac taxcan rev suffering from the H1N1 virus (swine flu) during the 2009 pandemic, Department of Commerce a toughthe battle beyondisthe virus .iplines. Helen Pluckrose, James A. sources suggest number dramatically unde distance from others. to do, last I checked. grace period post-graduation before payments begin. Authors Helen Pluckrose, James A. pared to announced theAuthors $6 trillion+ Marshall Plan we are now decimal dust compared to the $6 trillion+ Marshall Plan we are now this disaster. this disaster. I’ve been trying to take extra precautions, because all ofTo this bringsdecim up last weekBoghossian a and are into dying the checkbook. assist Lindsay and Peter say— that The disturbing signs in the Sunse, is my family. I’m Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah many people at home. ed to operate as responsible citizens of Once ain recipient makes successful payments for ee are solutions that can be implemented Lindsay and Peter Boghossian say that My first concern as we go along in all this, of course, is my family. I’m Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sist undertaking to save our own economy, not of defeated enemies as in the It is about time they are expec our own economy, not of defeated enemies as the It is about time they are expected to operate as responsible citizens of way too many memories of a painful experience I’ d prefer not to repeat. comprehensive project to under something has climate. gone drastically wrong the hardworking businesses shine State wellterm as places like ried I will. After and is a regular contributor toas RedState and Legal Insurrection. Even more importantly, we have no clue how m the prescribed of the contract, no additional nation. s acrimonious political something has gone drastically wrong past. the world like any other modern worried about them catching the virus, and I’m worried I will. After and is a regular contributor to RedState and Legal Insurrec assess the state’s inventory of certain theTexas worldand like any other modern nation. But what also makes me lose sleep how easily most everyone has in academia, especially within past. andisentrepreneurs who give Arizona, Alabama, 2009 pandemic, payments are required even if they have paid less actually have coronavirus. Some scientists sugges solution has been referred to as “skin in in academia, especially within certain China has been cheating, stealing, pirating and pillaging American businesses, organizations, and from the H1N1 virus (swine flu) during the 2009 pandemic, cheating, stealing, pirating and pillaging American fields within the humanities. Theysuffering call South Carolina — along coun-they character to our communities, Chin than the amount of with funding received. now for the past 30fields a policy would call for institutions humanities. They call they llSuch of this brings up JOHN MINCHILLO | AP PHOTO of identified cases could be an order of magnitud physical infrastructure best business years.within They the have made no secret that these fields “grievance studies,” where I’ve been to take precautions, because all of this brings up tries suchtrying as Brazil, Indiaextra and Pathe Scotland County Economic he past 30 years. They have made no secret that they busine Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinio Both ISAs and skin in the game policies would hare innot the credit risk of every student these fields “grievance studies,” where prefer to repeat. number of people who have had coronavirus and positioned to is promote offshore scholarship notsuperpower so much based upon intend toLindsay replace the U.S.not asathe premier superpower in the world and kistan are raising fears that the Bartender beer for a customer at Shade Bar way too — many memories of abenefits. painful experience I’dPacepours prefer to repeat. he as premier the world and have many down-stream Both would June put out aeveryone loan tothe attend the institution. In into scholarship is not so much based upon Development Corporation intend ostU.S. has wind development in North finding truth but upon attending progress won after months of lockNYC, Monday, 22, 2020, in New York. replace the dollar as the reserve currency with their renminbi. (SCEDC) Board passed an But what also makes me lose sleep is how easily most everyone has as the reserve currency with their renminbi. pressure on universities to keep tuition low and his means that universities would be on finding truth but upon attending to replac social grievances. Grievance scholars Carolina. The move is the latest downs is slipping away. emergency funding program for
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The they promote isMethodist Jason firmed infections, but just eight “The epidemic is now peaking or toninterests noting Universities build a clean energy economy public health crisis. be invested in student success, not just increased ernment.to worldview. The worldview they is neither scientific nor rigorous. Grievance days to see the most recent 1 promote milmoving towards a peak in a numthat the number of hospitalizations fight climate change and EDITORIAL | STACEY MATTHEWS Scotland County’s thriving, eTHEWS studies consist of jobs disciplines such as in enrollment. Some universities begin he warned.neither ther solution can be implemented locally. nor rigorous. Grievance lion scientific cases. ber ofprobably large countries,” the Texas Medical Center sys- would grow clean-energy in North EDITORIAL | STAC progressive business and sociology, anthropology, did mention such Trump tothat offerincludes better guidance tohas studentsArizona, when they choose is seeing in particular, of institutions are already givinggender it a studies, studiesTedros consist ofnot disciplines as tem the hospital Carolina. cultural center is located in the COLUMN | REP. queer sexuality ;by name or his determination toRICHARD HUDSON more than doubled since Memorimajors, choose classes and take disturbing out loans. trends in several benche Share Agreements (ISAs). ISAs arecritical race sociology, anthropology, gender studies, “Ourstudies, state enjoys one ofand the studies. pull the United States outcritical of the race public power community of marks, including al Day.. “If weinnovative don’t do what we can will These solutions do what “Freethe percentage of l agreements in which students receive queer studies, sexuality and east coast’s strongest natural Laurinburg. There, you’ll find a In 2017 and 2018, authors Pluckrose, U.N. health agency but warned tests that prove positive for the viRIGHT NOW as a community to College” cannot: make students and universities funding in exchange a predetermined studies. resources for for utility-scale wind vibrant downtown full of Lindsay income and Boghossian started “politicizing” the pandemrus. 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Copeland. Acceptance of dubious research that cal or state governments, a majority of Americans to take precautions, but I’m uneasy with how people who simply ask intersectional or postmodern leftist vision Trump has criticized the WHO that an outbreak is worsening — piled by Johns Hopkins University. funding program. “This is an orders working from home or losing a job, it may be diffi s with contempt. Some of these orders extend at least through the end of this month. normal are treated in some circl supply chain and journal editors found sympathetic to their of The thebeing worldcalled would prove the problem of analysis looked questions its early response to outnot just that and morewhen peoplethings are getThe at a seven-day st what is the without “new normal.” about the data, canforstart getting back tothebe important measure toto assist arewe glad” as the Bible tells us do. However, ashaaa s ato society simply must accept Virginia’s stay-at-home orders gobreak into June. 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Fat opportunities tofor prepare theNC The a recent coronavirus press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” if the process of returning back to nor the outbreak began, though his low academic standards. Medical Center on the outskirts have been blamed on the virus. Development Director Mark arolina, Democratic Gov. Cooper stated during 152 coronavirus question caswhat of the government tells us about when it’s safe to begin thepapers Lenten and pandemic. us, and we have the right toRoy ask those Studies journal published a hoax paper state to serve the specialized Her own administration’s response in the nation’s capital, workers deIn Orlando, Several of the fake research state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. No. The government works for Ward. 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Andwith the longer stay-at-home orders are in place over the by a committee must do this out of an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home If he message of the world are politicized performance.” One reviewer Companies around ly ill patients and their frustration health officer in the resort city. to both develop commercialand should be replaced affliction, thatwhen we questioning may able comfort thos ing their families, will demand ofsolocals and neighbors who Andforthe answers should not be vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some them get exclusionary ininstates, such as Michigan, at all levels ItAmericans will need toofbe explained detailhope tofind the people ofand this state who theybecan gettoback tojustific provid said, “I thoroughly enjoyed reading this racing to a vaccine, there with who do not believe “A lot of transmission hapthat we will grade wind energy off the North withand “fat bodybuilding, as a fat-inclusive know how crucial these affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves government an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about are being told to remain jobless at home for an undetermined answers. article and believe has an important is fierce debate over how to make pened there,” become Pino said.a “Peo- the coronavirus threat is real. must ad Carolina coast as wellitas supply once again enjoy politicized performance.” One reviewer small businesses are to God.” evels should be as forthcoming as they contribution to make to the field and this amount of time why models predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state sure it is distributed fairly. WHO’s “Everybody is out lounging on ple are very close. People are not e explained detail to the been people of this state who badwhen they can get back conditions to providing for their families, will demand at all levels It w windin energy facilities the in place. Elderly persons with underlying said,special “I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thing? ORMER state senator, I havealong asked the celebrating community. The rolling sporting events, If you are the Easter season, I urge again, not vague answers, but answer journal.” envoy on COVID-19, Dr. the beaches. Just thinking that it’s wearing masks. People are drinkare reliable. can be with those answers — an emain jobless and at home for an undetermined answers. entire eastern seaboard. are be would be monitored by health teams for some time, article andNabarro, believe itsaid hasheanbelieves important s what I would regarding the stay-at-Solidarity application period ends July 15, become a “Ourdo Struggle Is My Struggle: That is what David it over. And it’s not,” respiratory therreflect on this message and be comforted, so tha ing, shouting, dancing, sweating, ments believability. concerts, family To date, I’ve gone along with what the state has asked and then with details that give their statem “We applaud the leadership hy models predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they leveraging telemedicine and virtual hospitals. contribution to make to the field and this r in North Carolina. 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In this unprecedented the North Carolina I would “Our Struggle My Struggle: Solidarity te senatorwith recently said we are has going to and living inHospital agood freeforAssociation, That is what e along what the state then with details that give their statements believability. accepted for publication by asked Affilia, a things world.” those people that keep we’ll keep that happen are not To d confident we will outhelps. of this pandemic ecause while reasonable stay-at-home this once-in-a-generation Unfortunately, whenwe certain types ofand questions getsystem asked, theretoistime, toemerge ask questions about the data,st every single bit haveabout a master planWe with primary suppliers and a what Feminism as an Intersectional Reply ow four things: who is sick, ishad not,questions feminist journal for who social workers. 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Ongoing testing would be Some accepted eratingflu) andduring hospitals having to must notfrom politicize the outbreak cies chief, said that the outbreak is ers wind suchpapers as an increase in for publication d. suffering the H1N1 virus (swine the 2009 pandemic, to do, Rigorous statewidein antibody would be it. Pluckrose andpatients, Lindsaywith to prematurely out care of our most vulnerable citizens, and “definitely inalong academic journals advocated turn away new cases but unite to trying fight the U.S. testing local well-paying jobs, economic I’ve been to take extra precautions, because all Journal of this brings up as we go inbusinesses, all this, of course,training is my implemented family.accelerating” I’m once Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah My available. themselves. A Wall Street writer egin to reopen our now. men like dogs and punishing white male up to experience 6,800 a day. The government Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and a number of other countries, investments to revitalize port way too many memories of a painful I’ d prefer not to repeat. m catching the virus, and I’m worried I will. After and is a regular contributor to RedState and Legal Insurrection. In conjunction with other regional governors had figured out what they were doing. lowing a couple of data models — Fuller, worrie college students for historical by the notion that the re- who has faced criticism from Pres- has relaxed its coronavirus restricinfrastructures, more affordable,slaverydismissing But what also makes me loseSome sleep is howaccepted easily most everyone has H1N1 virus (swine flu) during the 2009 pandemic, and cooperation with the Whiteident House, I would for publication d the CDC. The models project N.C. cases asking them to sit in silence on the floor indaily tions,papers hoping to salvage a near-colsufferi Donald Trump, said during cord levels of new COVID-19 stabilized electricity costs, ensure N.C. receives fair allocation of items suchfor the Dubaiin academic journals tween April 20 and May 5.because chains during class and to beall expected to take extra precautions, of this brings upreflect lapsed economy inadvocated the countrytraining of a videoconference cases simply morea testing. I’ve be and improved environmental from national to ensure men220 likemillion dogs and punishing white male learn from the discomfort. papers do the following: I would not extend people. based World we Government SumHeas noted that numerous countriesstores mories ofconditions.” a painful experience I’dOther prefer not toventilators repeat. way to y morbid compelling obesity as a healthy life can address any peak scenario. There would be a college students for historical slavery by rder April 29 without akespast me celebrated lose sleep is how easily most everyone has But choice and treating privatelystanding directive for rapid response to enable the asking them to sit in silence on the floor in ng its necessity. It isadvocated imperative to keep conducted masturbation as a form of use of FDA-approved drugs that are experimental in chains during class and to be expected to ygiene measures in place: such as social sexual violence against Typically, relation to a pandemic virus. learn from the discomfort. Other papers , gathering limits, masks, handwomen. washing, s academic journal editors send submitted As long as a business could demonstrate the ability celebrated morbid obesity as a healthy life
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Virgin Galactic inks NASA deal for commercial space flights New York Economies aren’t just opening up on Earth. Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. has agreed to a deal with NASA to boost commercial human spaceflight to the International Space Station and develop a “robust economy” in space. Financial terms of the “Space Act Agreement” with NASA were not disclosed, but Virgin Galactic said it would eventually take passengers to the space station, where it occupies space in “low Earth orbit.” The company said it would recruit candidates interested in purchasing private missions to the space station and provide end-toend resources and astronaut training. Last month, SpaceX became the first private company to launch people into orbit when its rocket ship blasted off from Earth, ushering in a new era in commercial space travel. The two Americans aboard could spend up to four months at the space station before returning to Earth in a splashdown at sea, reminiscent of the Apollo program in the 1970s. Virgin has its own launchpad in the New Mexico desert where parts of the new program with NASA, including astronaut training, will take place. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop Washington, D.C. Existing home sales in the U.S. plunged 9.7% in May. It was the third straight monthly decline and further evidence of the harm the virus pandemic has done to the housing market. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010. Sales fell in all regions of the country, with the biggest decline coming in the Northeast where virus infections were especially heavy. Sales of both existing and new homes have fallen sharply during the traditional spring selling season as communities were locked down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Sales in the Northeast slumped 13.9% from the previous month while sales in the West fell 11.1%. Sales slid 10% in the Midwest and 8% in the South. The median price of a home sold in May was $284,600, up 2.3% from a year ago. Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the Realtors, said based on anecdotal reports, he believed May could turn out to be the bottom for the housing market with sales showing a V-shaped recovery in coming months. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP-NORC poll: Politics drive divergent view of US economy By Josh Boak The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans’ outlook on the national economy has improved somewhat from its lowest points during the early weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, but a new poll suggests Democrats and Republicans are living in alternate economic realities amid the sharpest recession in the nation’s history. Eighty-five percent of Democrats call economic conditions “poor,” while 65% of Republicans describe them as “good” in a new survey conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. This divide reflects the deep polarization ahead of the 2020 presidential election, as well as a series of indicators that point toward a weakened but recovering U.S. economy. “The economy is in terrible shape and improving rapidly,” said Harvard University professor Jason Furman, formerly the top economist in the Obama White House. “Depending on which of the two halves you’re looking at, you’re going to have a very different interpretation of where we are.” Americans can see reasons for hope as well as doubt. They face a host of uncertainties about the path of COVID-19, the fate of small businesses with fewer customers and the status of additional government aid. Overall, 63% of the country says the economy is in poor shape, down somewhat from the 70% who felt that way in May. The change was driven by increasingly optimistic Republicans, only 43% of whom described the economy as good a month ago. Two-thirds of Republicans, but just 29% of Democrats, expect improvement over the next year. Thelma Ross, 78, of Granby, Missouri, believes the economy will recover if President Donald Trump can defeat Democratic challenger Joe Biden, the former vice president. “I think it’s going to come back,
“The economy is in terrible shape and improving rapidly. Depending on which of the two halves you’re looking at, you’re going to have a very different interpretation of where we are.” Harvard University professor Jason Furman
stronger than ever, if we get the right president in,” Ross said. “President Trump is a businessman.” Yet she is concerned by the protests after Minneapolis police killed George Floyd, an African American, and the calls to remove statues that celebrate the Confederacy and Christopher Columbus. Ross views division as harmful for any economic recovery. Ross said of Trump: “I pray for divine revelation and divine guidance for that man because he needs that right now.” The survey finds that African Americans and Hispanics are more likely than white Americans to say someone in their household has lost a job or other income.
That inequality has added to the broader reckoning with structural racism amid nationwide protests over police brutality following Floyd’s death. Overall, 66% of Hispanic Americans and 53% of Black Americans say they’ve experienced some form of household income loss, including layoffs, unpaid time off and cuts in hours or pay. Forty-two percent of white Americans say the same. Thirty-four percent of Hispanics, 29% of African Americans and 20% of white Americans said someone in their household has been laid off. The poll finds signs that some of those layoffs are becoming permanent. Among all those who experienced a layoff in their house-
hold, 55% say the job definitely or probably will return — and 8% say it already has. Still, 36% said the job will most likely not come back, which is significantly higher than the 20% who said that in April. The economy cratered in March and April as people sheltered in place in hopes of stopping the pandemic, and the unemployment rate spiked to at least 14.7%. Responses to government surveys suggested the true jobless rate may have been even higher. But it showed signs of reviving in May. Retail sales surged 17.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added. The unemployment rate improved to 13.3%, a number that is still the second highest reading in records going back to 1948. Leah Avery, 54, lost her job driving a school bus in suburban Dallas. She said she checks her email daily to find out how schools will reopen. She applied for unemployment benefits a month ago, but the request has been under review. “It’s a struggle day by day for us to pay our bills, and I know others are going through the same thing,” she said. The job loss has only added to her stress. Her aunt died from COVID-19, and she needs to take care of her elderly mother and her husband, who has dialysis appointments three days a week. It’s a full-time job with no pay, she said. “I just have these moments where it makes me cry,” she said. “You don’t know this day from the next day what is going to happen.” The nearly $3 trillion in approved federal aid has shielded many people from the pain of the downturn. About two-thirds of Americans still call their personal financial situations good.
Watchdogs: Treasury too secretive on small business loans By Anne D’innocenzio The Associated Press NEW YORK — The Trump administration has relented to public pressure and pledged to provide more details about which small businesses received loans from a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program. But government watchdogs say even more transparency is needed to get an accurate picture of who was helped, and who was left out. Under pressure from Democratic lawmakers and government watchdogs, the Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration said Friday they would disclose the names of small business owners who received $150,000 or more in forgivable loans. The agencies will reveal the general amount these businesses received, their address, demographic data and the number of jobs they helped protect. But for loans of less than $150,000, the agencies will not name the recipients, revealing only summary information broken down by zip code, industry and demographics. Experts say this could paint an incomplete or misleading picture. Recipients of smaller loans could be part of a bigger subsidiary that would be hidden, and it won’t be clear what percentage of loans went to minority-owned businesses. A factory located in a minority neighborhood, for example, could be owned by an individual or conglomerate based elsewhere. The administration’s new approach on disclosure “is a big deal compared to where we were, but it’s not enough to have confidence that this money is going to the right people, who actually urgently need it,” said Danielle Brian, executive director of the nonpartisan Project On Government Oversight. Treasury Department spokespeople didn’t respond to a request for comment Saturday, although Secretary Steven Mnuchin has previously said he is concerned about business owners’ privacy. Sen. Marco Rubio, the Florida Republican who heads the Senate Small Business Committee, said
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In this April 21, 2020, file photo Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.
“To understand how rampant this problem is, the administration ought to release the loan amount requested and loan amount received for all recipients.” John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of the Small Business Majority Friday that Treasury’s plan to disclose more information strikes the right balance. As of Friday, the SBA said it had processed 4.6 million loans worth about $512 billion. Nearly 75% of the money approved so far has gone to businesses borrowing more than $150,000. But 86% of the loans have gone to businesses borrowing less than $150,000, according to the SBA. The Paycheck Protection Pro-
gram started in early April and runs out at the end of the month. The loans can be forgiven if businesses use the money to keep employees on payroll or rehire workers who have been laid off. Several hundred publicly traded companies received these loans despite their likely ability to borrow money elsewhere and, after an outcry, some said they would return the money. The pandemic has caused a deep recession and the U.S. unemployment rate is above 13% after falling slightly in May. Economists have said the small business loan program has helped, although it’s hard to know by how much. The SBA has so far only provided general information about the beneficiaries of its loans, such as the industry they are in and the state in which they are located. John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO of the Small Business Majority, said in a statement that minority- and women-owned businesses appear to be getting disproportionately less funding than
others, based on surveys of the 65,000 businesses in his network. “To understand how rampant this problem is, the administration ought to release the loan amount requested and loan amount received for all recipients,” Arensmeyer said. Watchdogs also are seeking information from the banks that processed the government-loan applications. A U.S. House subcommittee investigating coronavirus relief programs last week asked bank executives for complete lists of applicants and whether they were approved. Robert Weissman, president of Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy organization, says that having a robust picture of how the money was allocated will also help offer lessons for the future. The coronavirus pandemic isn’t going away any time soon, and the economy could need another assistance program, he says. “It’s taxpayer money,” he said. “It is completely reasonable for the public to know who received it.”
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lexus rc 350 f-sport
PHOTOS COURTESY LEXUS
Excitement and thrill from a Lexus? Sign me up.
way to get from point A to point B quickly and easily in something beige, bland, and boring. Not so fast. The Lexus RC 350 F-Sport, my test car for this week, would like to have a word about this particular stereotype. My first clue was when I opened the door and my optic nerves were assaulted with brilliant yellow accents on the seats. Think of the most yellow thing you can imagine, then make that a bit more yellow, and that’s what this color was. But it was subtle. It wasn’t overwhelming. It was like walking into your grandmother’s sitting room
and seeing a Moooi Horse Lamp standing there — something so out of place, but yet so perfect, that you can’t help but smile. (The Horse Lamp is a life-size black horse statue with a lamp sticking out of its head. You might have run into it at the British Airways First Class Lounge at Heathrow. It’s bonkers and wonderful and costs as much as a decent used car.) Back to the car. The Lexus RC is a grand tourer, with 2+2 seating and, naturally, the rear seats are totally and utterly useless except for maybe holding an overnight bag. My test unit was the RC 350
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 June 29, 2020 at 1:00PM, 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 379, ABBINGTON, PHASE 1, MAP 3, AS SAME IS SHOWN ON MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 44, AT PAGE 18, CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4234 French Fields, Harrisburg, NC 28075. 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 Arthur E. Fewell and wife, Kimberly G. Fewell.
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. 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.: 19-17117-FC01
in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on June 30, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Earnell Brown, dated February 15, 2007 to secure the original principal amount of $81,600.00, and recorded in Book 7508 at Page 650 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 1 6 1 7
Diplomat Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 Tax Parcel ID: 9 49 6 - 4 26857 Present Record Owners: E a r n e ll Brown And Being more commonly known as: 1617 Diplomat Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Earnell Brown. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition
expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order
for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 1, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-108876
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 Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on July 9, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 35 as shown on that plat entitled “Final Plat, Swansboro Landing, Phase II, prepared by Pate Phillips, dated May 1, 2000, recorded in Map Book 39, Page 131, Slide K-597, Onslow County Registry. Said recorded plat being incorporated herein by reference. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 203 Blue Crab Court, Swansboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court
costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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
the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on July 9, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Jacksonville in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 117, as shown plat entitled “Horse Creek Farms, Section III-A” as recorded in Map Book 29, Page 129, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 502 Shetland Place, Jacksonville, North Carolina,
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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes 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.
By Jordan Golson North State Journal BOSTON — Every automaker, whether through millions of dollars in marketing spend, through design, or simply through the type of people who buy their cars, has an image. Ferrari is for folks who are passionate about racing heritage, soul and emotion. McLaren is for people who are enamored with technical wizardry and an uncompromising attention to detail and precision. Lamborghini is for... people who like scissor doors and showing off. Stereotypes can be a bit unfair, but there is often more than a bit of truth underlying the basic premise. That’s why it’s easy to think of Lexus as the boring, reliable luxury car brand — because it is. You know what you’re going to get when you walk into a Lexus dealership. Impeccable reliability, terrific engines, exceptional comfort, and not a lot of thrills. A Lexus is like a fancy Toyota, right? A
Play (which is even featured in the press shots for the car, suggesting Lexus might know how bad its infotainment system is), and that’s fine. There’s no good place to put your phone, however. Then there’s the weirdest thing of all: there’s a large hump on the floor of the driver’s side, inconveniently placed right where your right leg should be. It’s only on the all-wheel-drive variant, thanks to the placement of the transmission and the front drive shaft. But why would it be in the worst place possible for the driver? And then, of course, I remembered that Lexus is a Japanese company and the Japanese drive on the right. The hump was out of the way if the driver is on the right side of the car. But here it was, giving me a place to rest my calf in the US-spec car. At first I was annoyed, but the hump grew on me. Much like the yellow accents all over the interior. This car had a bit of personality after all. It was a boring, beige luxury car. It had a bit of flair. Sure, the RC 350 is a Lexus — but don’t fall for the stereotypes. There’s more than a bit of excitement to be found in this beast.
AWD F-Sport, meaning it sported a larger engine (3.5-liter V6 making 311 horsepower and 280 lbft of torque) and all-wheel drive. Rear-driven variants are available if you don’t anticipate needing the extra traction. It’s not particularly fast, going from zero-to-60 mph in six seconds, but it’s also not particularly slow either. It’s also extraordinarily heavy, tipping the scales at nearly two tons. Yet even with the bulk, it handles superbly on the road. The engine (and I love Lexus engines) is always responsive and it makes a lovely purr when you wind it out. But again, it’s subtle. It doesn’t shout or bark like some other sports cars might. The suspension is firm but not intolerable. The seats are supportive but still comfortable. The exterior is sporty but not shouty. It’s still a Lexus after all. The large center infotainment screen sits high above everything else, easy to see, but far out of reach. There’s no touchscreen here which means you’re forced to use the awful trackpad. Newer Lexus models are adopting touchscreens, which is good, but this RC is a bit too old for that. No matter. You have Car-
A quirky grand tourer that will definitely put a smile on your face
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CABARRUS 19 SP 559 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 Arthur E. Fewell and Kimberly G. Fewell to A. Grant Whitney, Trustee(s), which was dated March 16, 2005 and recorded on March 16, 2005 in Book 5855 at Page 63, 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
CUMBERLAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20sp194 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY EARNELL BROWN DATED FEBRUARY 15, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 7508 AT PAGE 650 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default
ONSLOW AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 140 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Marcus L. Raynor and Andronica Raynor (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Marcus Raynor and Andronica Raynor) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of June, 2007, and recorded in Book 2897, Page 500, in Onslow 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 Onslow County, North Carolina
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 231 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Aaron E. Pearce, Peggy D. Pearce (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Aaron E. Pearce and Peggy D. Pearce) to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), dated November 6, 2018, and recorded in Book No. 4858, at Page 261 in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 Onslow 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 Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §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
c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1234764 (FC.FAY)
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 Firm Case No: 2496 - 5714
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CUMBERLAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20sp307 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY FRANK D. SEARCH DATED DECEMBER 8, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 7454 AT PAGE 867 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default
18 SP 1217 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 Hollie Butler and Daniel Butler to Holly C. Stevens, Trustee(s), which was dated August 5, 1999 and recorded on August 11, 1999 in Book 5144 at Page 0777, 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 usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 1, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: That Certain Tract Of Land Containing 0.46 Acres, More Or Less, Located In Gray’s Creek Township, Cumberland
19 SP 1693 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 Stanley Peters to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), which was dated December 14, 2001 and recorded on December 27, 2001 in Book 5641 at Page 400, 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 usual
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20SP411 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY BARBARA ANNE HUNTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 2001 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 5641 AT PAGE 540 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19sp1628 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MARCO ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ AND ELIZABETH F. RODRIGUEZ DATED AUGUST 25, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 7981 AT PAGE 143 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20sp421 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ROSIE D. GRANT DATED OCTOBER 25, 1999 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 5181 AT PAGE 0848 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20sp303 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MIRIAM M. HARRIS DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 9308 AT PAGE 27 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will
16 SP 887 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 Darlene Noble to Amy Mandari, Trustee(s), which was dated May 27, 2005 and recorded on June 1, 2005 in Book 6895 at Page 101, 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 usual
19 SP 1330 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 Harold W. Gilchrist and Valerie A. Edwards a/k/a Valerie A. Gilchrist to M. Douglas Crisp, Trustee(s), which was dated January 13, 1998 and recorded on January 21, 1998 in Book 4791 at Page 167, 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 usual and customary location at the county courthouse for
in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on June 30, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Frank D. Search, dated December 8, 2006 to secure the original principal amount of $64,000.00, and recorded in Book 7454 at Page 867 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 2 6 0 1 Dumbarton Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306
Tax Parcel ID: 0415-682775Present Record Owners: Frank D. Search And Being more commonly known as: 2601 Dumbarton Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Frank D. Search. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and
assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate
the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 1, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-109501
County, North Carolina; And Bounded, Now Or Formerly By Lands Owned By And-Or In The Possession Of Persons As Follows: On The South By Paved Sr 2234, On The West By Eddie M. Mckoy, Jr., And P.e. Shaw Et Ux, And On The North And East By Lands Of P.e. Shaw, Et Ux; Said Tract Of Land Lying Approximately 1/2 Mile East Of The Intersection Of N.c. Highway No. 87 And Paved Sr 2234; And Being More Particularly Described By Courses And Distances According To A Survey By Roach & Nobles, Registered Surveyors, In March, 1971, As Follows: Beginning At An Iron Pipe At The Intersection Of The Northern Right Of Way Line (30 Feet From Center) Of Paved Sr 2234 And The Eastern Line Of That Lot Conveyed By Deed To Eddie M. Mckoy, Jr., As Recorded In Book 2006 At Page 681, Cumberland County Registry, Said Beginning Iron Pipe Being South 34 Degrees 54 Minutes West 111.92 Feet, N. 89 Degrees 59 Minutes W. 553.25 Feet South 02 Degrees 17 Minutes W. 200.0 Feet And N. 89 Degrees 59 Minutes W. 182.0 Feet From The Beginning Corner Of That Tract Of Land Conveyed By Deed Recorded In Book 584, Page 141, Cumberland County Registry, And Runs Thence With And Beyond The Mckoy Line N. 02 Degrees 17 Minutes East 164.0 Feet To An Iron Pipe; Thence S. 89 Degrees 59 Minutes East 122.0 Feet To An Iron Pipe In The Western Right Of Way Line (30 Feet From Center) Of Steele Lane;
Thence With Said Western Right Way Line (30 Feet From Center) Of Steele Lane S. 02 Degrees 17 Minutes W. 164.0 Feet To An Iron Pipe In The Northern Right Of Way Line (30 Feet From Center) Of Paved Sr 2234; Thence With The Northern Right Of Way Line (30 Feet From Center) Of Paved Sr 2234 N. 89 Degrees 59 Minutes W. 122.0 Feet To The Beginning Iron Pipe. Being The Same Property Conveyed To Kenneth H. Tart And Wife, Frances H. Tart By Trustee’s Deed, Dated October 27, 1988 And Recorded In Book 3434, At Page 410 Of The Cumberland County Registry And Being The Same Property Conveyed To Daniel Butler And Hollie H. Butler By Deed Recorded In Book 2265, At Page 99 Of The Cumberland County Registry And Incorporated Herein By Reference. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2763 Blossom Road, 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 Daniel Butler and wife Hollie H. Butler. 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. 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.: 16-20122-FC02
and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 1, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at a stake in the northern margin of D Street at the intersection with M Street, thence S 37 deg. 45 min. W 153 feet with the Southern margin of D Street to a stake, thence S 52 deg. 10 min. E 75 feet to a stake, thence N 43 deg. 52 min. E 153 feet to a stake in the margin of M Street, thence N 52 deg. 45 min. W 92.12 feet with the margin of M Street to a stake the point of beginning. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 505 QUALITY RD, Fayetteville, NC 28306. 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 Stanley Peters. 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. 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.: 19-11340-FC01
expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on June 29, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Barbara Anne Hunter, dated December 21, 2001 to secure the original principal amount of $119,200.00, and recorded in Book 5641 at Page 540 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 3 3 1 Eastwood Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Tax Parcel ID: 0438-990441 Present Record Owners: Barbara
Anne Hunter And Being more commonly known as: 331 Eastwood Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Barbara Anne Hunter. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax
associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate
the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 8, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 07-96905
secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on July 6, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Marco Antonio Rodriguez and Elizabeth F. Rodriguez, dated August 25, 2008 to secure the original principal amount of $132,738.00, and recorded in Book 7981 at Page 143 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 2 1 0 8 Birchcreft Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 Tax Parcel ID: 0 4 0 5 -1 9 3304
Present Record Owners: M a r c o Antonio Rodriguez And Being more commonly known as: 2108 Birchcreft Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Marco Antonio Rodriguez. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and
assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or
after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is May 22, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 19-107739
secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on June 30, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Rosie D. Grant, dated October 25, 1999 to secure the original principal amount of $57,600.00, and recorded in Book 5181 at Page 0848 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 1332 Essex Pl, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Tax Parcel ID: 0 4 2 8 - 8 2-
4488Present Record Owners: Rosie D. Grant And Being more commonly known as: 1332 Essex Pl, Fayetteville, NC 28301 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Rosie D. Grant. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to
all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order
for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 8, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-109043
expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on June 29, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Miriam M. Harris, dated September 20, 2013 to secure the original principal amount of $133,861.00, and recorded in Book 9308 at Page 27 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 328 Peterson Pl, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Tax Parcel ID: 0438-495886 Present Record Owners: The Estate
Mirian M. Harris And Being more commonly known as: 328 Peterson Pl, Fayetteville, NC 28301 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate Mirian M. Harris. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax
associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate
the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 8, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-109540
and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, 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 246, IN SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS SOUTHVIEW, SECTION VII, PART ONE, AND THE SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 111, PAGE 119, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2933 Piney Mountain 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 Darlene Noble. 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. 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.: 16-07844-FC01
conducting the sale on July 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, 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 236 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS SOUTHGATE, SECTION FOUR, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 41, PAGE 72, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1305 Kienast 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 Harold W. Gilchrist and Lance M. Bert. 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. 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.: 19-11612-FC01
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CUMBERLAND 20 SP 413 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 Derrick L. Tolbert to Michael J. Broker, Trustee(s), which was dated September 26, 2008 and recorded on October 6, 2008 in Book 07997 at Page 0681, 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
19 SP 1581 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 Charles Brown, II a/k/a Charles A. Brown, II to Joel S. Jenkins, Jr, Trustee(s), which was dated August 30, 2016 and recorded on August 31, 2016 in Book 09934 at Page 0801, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Defaulthavingbeenmadeofthenotetherebysecuredbythe 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
20 SP 385 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 Margaret P. Rendish to America’s Reverse Title, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated January 31, 2013 and recorded on February 6, 2013 in Book 09105 at Page 0634, 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
20 SP 349 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 Juan C. Capote to Kelly B. Baumgardner and Jerry B. Flowers, Trustee(s), which was dated September 27, 2018 and recorded on September 28, 2018 in Book 10382 at Page 0314, 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 usual
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 894 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Harriet L. Cephus to David L. Brunk, Trustee(s), dated the 2nd day of August, 2005, and recorded in Book 6966, Page 830, 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
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP1211 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DARRELL R BILL DATED MARCH 22, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 7539 AT PAGE 421 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED APRIL 25,2013 AT BOOK 9171, PAGE 821 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1648 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joe Allen Gore to Fidelity Title Insurance, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of May, 2016, and recorded in Book 09870, Page 0495, 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 June 29, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Cumberland, State of North Carolina, and is described as follows: All that certain parcel of land lying and being situated in the County of Cumberland State of NC, to-wit: TRACT I: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the southwestern margin of
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 336 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John F. Milliner-Williams, Pamela S. Milliner-Williams (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): John F. Milliner-Williams and Pamela S. Milliner-Williams) to Lawyers Title Realty Service, Trustee(s), dated July 14, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 7316, at Page 747 in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 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 Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at
DAVIDSON IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION DAVIDSON COUNTY 19sp589 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY GARY REECE JOHNSON, JR. AND SARAH ANN JOHNSON DATED MARCH 28, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1854 AT PAGE 935 IN THE DAVIDSON COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in
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 July 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED NEAR THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, SEVENTY-FIRST TOWNSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 494, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS PONDEROSA, SECTION IX, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 32, PAGE 75, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA, AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHARLES S. MYERS AND WIFE, MARILYN J. MYERS BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 2363, PAGE 63, AFORESAID REGISTRY. CHARLES S. MYERS DIED ON NOVEMBER 5, 1994 AND THE PROPERTY PASSED TO MARILYN J. MYERS AS THE SURVIVING TENANT BY THE ENTIRETY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO
DERRICK L. TOLBERT AND WIFE, TAMARA G. TOLBERT BY DEED FROM MARILYN J. MYERS, UNMARRIED RECORDED 08/01/1995 IN DEED BOOK 4348 PAGE 268, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 303 Longhorn Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303. 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 Derrick L. Tolbert. 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. 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.: 19-12414-FC01
property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, 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 174, in a subdivision known as Fairway Forest, Section 8, Phase 1, and the same being duly recorded in Plat Book 97, Page 120, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Parcel ID: 0414-10-9537 Property Address: 5328 Old Railroad Way, Hope Mills, NC 28348 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5328 Old Railroad Way, 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 Charles Allen Brown, II.
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. 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.: 19-15981-FC01
courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, 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 NUMBER 75 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS VILLAGE GREEN, SECTION ONE, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 45, PAGE 37, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3715 Cherry Blossom Lane, 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 All Lawful Heirs of Margaret Rendish. 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. 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.: 19-16422-FC01
and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, 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 14, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS LAFAYETTE VILLAGE, SECTION 3, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF THE SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 14, PAGE 49, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5300 Walnut Dr, 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 Juan Capote. 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. 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.: 20-03349-FC01
12:00 PM on June 29, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Seventy-First, in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain property situated in the Township of Seventy-First in the County of Cumberland and State of North Carolina, being more fully described in a deed dated 09/15/1989 and recorded 09/15/1989, among the land records of the County and State set forth above, in Deed Volume 3516 an Page 532 Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7485 Beverly Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and
conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1171604 (FC.FAY)
secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on July 6, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Darrell R Bill, dated March 22, 2007 to secure the original principal amount of $678,634.00, and recorded in Book 7539 at Page 421 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 2 1 3 5 McKinley Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311 Tax Parcel ID: 0 4 3 9 -3 74414
Present Record Owners: Darrell Ray Bill And Being more commonly known as: 2135 McKinley Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Darrell Ray Bill. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax
associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate
the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is May 21, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 18-100459
U.S. Highway No. 301, said point of beginning being located South 34 degrees 24 minutes West, 265.0 feet from the southwestern corner of the tract as heretofore conveyed to Juuus A. McCall by deed recorded in Book No. 1173, Page No. 602 Cumberland County Registry, and runs thence from said point of beginning and as said highway margin South 34 degrees, 23 minutes West, 105.0 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 61 degrees, 13 minutes East, 212.1 feet to an iron pipe in tim middle of a ditch and in the southern line of the tract of which this is a part; thence North 34 degrees, 23 minutes East, 99.5 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 59 degrees, 37 minutes West, 211.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 49/100 acres more or less. TRACT II: Beginning at an iron pipe in the eastern margin of U.S. Highway 301 in Cumberland County, North Carolina the same being the northwest corner of Tract I and running thence with the said eastern margin of said U.S. Highway #301 North 34 degrees 23 minutes East a distance of 105 feet to a second iron pipe located at the intersection of the eastern margin of U.S. Highway #301 with the southern margin of an unnamed sixty foot roadway; thence South 58 degrees East a distance of 210 feet to a third iron pipe in the southern margin said sixty foot roadway; thence South 34 degrees 23 minutes West a distance of 99.5 feet to an iron pipe, the same being the northeast corner of the aforesaid lot conveyed to Johnny Drew; thence North 59 degrees 37 minutes West a distance of 211 feet to the place and point of beginning, and being Lot #2 containing 0.49 acres. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4420 Dunn Road, Eastover,
North Carolina. Parcel ID: 0469-74-4302 Commonly known as 4420 Dunn Road, Eastover, NC 28312 However, by showing this address no additional coverage is provided Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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.
THISISACOMMUNICATIONFROMADEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1286165 (FC.FAY)
12:00 PM on June 29, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Fayetteville in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described real property situate in the City of Fayetteville, County of Cumberland, and State of North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot No. 1, Block N, in a subdivision known as Shenandoah, Section Five, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 39, Page 52, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1906 Paisley Avenue, Fayetteville, North Carolina. TAX ID#: 0406.74-6618 By Fee Simple Deed from Larry A. Gatt and wife, Elaine M. Gatt as set forth in Deed Book 5189, Page 0121 and recorded on 11/8/1999, Cumberland County Records. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars
($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes 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 Firm Case No: 1394 - 2380
the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on July 6, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Davidson County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Gary Reece Johnson, Jr. and Sarah Ann Johnson, dated March 28, 2008 to secure the original principal amount of $159,742.00, and recorded in Book 1854 at Page 935 of the Davidson County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 305 Shelly
Leonard St, Lexington, NC 27295 Tax Parcel ID: 1131300000051 Present Record Owners: Sarah Ann Johnson and Gary Reece Johnson, Jr. And Being more commonly known as: 305 Shelly Leonard St, Lexington, NC 27295 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Sarah Ann Johnson and Gary Reece Johnson, Jr. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition
expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the
purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is May 29, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 14-061291
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JOHNSTON AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 453 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Thomas J. Morak and Colette A. Morak, (Colette A. Morak, deceased) to A. Grant Whitney, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of May, 2007, and recorded in Book 3346, Page 297, in Johnston 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 Johnston 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
ONSLOW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 732 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Devin W. Jobe and Krissy S. Jobe (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Devin W. Jobe and Krissy S. Pearson) to Lendscape Title and Escrow, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of October, 2016, and recorded in Book 4534, Page 82, in Onslow 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 Onslow County, North Carolina
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 147 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Devon A. Weaver and Krista B. Thompson (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Krista Breanne Thompson and Devon A. Weaver) to James R. Seely, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of May, 2018, and recorded in Book 4773, Page 705, in Onslow 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 Onslow 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 Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on July 9, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more
RANDOLPH IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 19sp120 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY THOMAS W. MCGEE AND MITZI B. MCGEE DATED JANUARY 31, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1909 AT PAGE 1303 IN THE RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 20sp24 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KEVIN R. HEMPHILL AND TINA MARIE HEMPHILL DATED APRIL 19, 2013 AND RECORDED IN BOOK RE2333 AT PAGE 1752 IN THE RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 19sp384 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY TIMOTHY D. TOLLISON AND LINDA M. TOLLISON DATED JANUARY 10, 2000 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1642 AT PAGE 1265 IN THE RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the
UNION AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 759
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael Sealy and Shelley Sealy, husband and wife (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Michael L. Sealy and Shelley N. Sealy) to Shapiro & Kreisman, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of April, 2008, and recorded in Book 04888, Page 0558, 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 Substi-
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION UNION COUNTY 20sp90 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY EDWARD E. CROSBY, A SINGLE MAN DATED MARCH 23, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4115 AT PAGE 866 IN THE UNION COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 29 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Camille R. Dixon (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Camille Rashon Dixon) to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of June, 2010, and recorded in Book 05348, Page 0040, 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 July 2, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated
in the City of Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on July 7, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake in the eastern right of way of NCSR 2137, said point being located North 9 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 304 feet from the northwest corner of Clarence Lane, said stake also being in the line of Jonah Arnold Pittman; thence with said right of way North 9 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200.00 feet to a stake; thence South 81 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200 feet to a stake; thence with Pittman line South 9 degrees West 200 feet to a stake, thence with a new line of Pittman, North 81 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 200 feet to the point of beginning, containing 40,000 square feet, according to a survey by Barbour Land Surveying for Justin F. McNeill, Bayetta B. McNeill and Justin F. McNeill, Jr. dated November 5, 1991. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 338 Pittman Road, Selma, North Carolina.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1261833 (FC.FAY)
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 Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on July 9, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 72C as shown on that plat entitled “Final plat in The Village at the Glen Section II-B at Carolina Forest” as recorded in Map Book 66, Page 8, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 117 Waterstone Lane, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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
particularly described as follows: SURVEY TIE DOWN commences at the intersection of NCSR 1219 and NCSR 1218 (60’ R/W); thence with the centerline of NCSR 1218 in a Southerly direction 0.4 mile to an existing PK nail over a 48 inch diameter metal culvert; thence South 70 degrees 39 minutes 57 seconds West 30.16 feet to an existing iron stake in the ditch, THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence with the Western R/W of NCSR 1218, South 27-29-26 East 121.95 feet to an existing iron stake; thence leaving said R/W and with the Northern line of TRACT #3 PARCEL #2 of DB 764 PG 17, South 71-1734 West 548.32 feet to an existing iron stake in the line of DB 764 PG 16, North 08-55-41 West 100.13 feet to an existing iron stake at the intersection of two ditches; thence with said ditch and branch, North 39-52-12 East 12.14 feet, and North 73-09-06 East 51.45 feet, and North 74-43-27 East 51.51 feet, and North 67-33-13 East 186.33 feet, and North 67-5228 East 92.13 feet, and North 70-03-24 East 121.62 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 1.34 acres and being all of DB 853 PG 202, Onslow County Registry. The courses contained within are referenced to North as per DB 205 PG 611. Surveyed by Dennis Manning Surveying on July 26, 1993. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 441 Cedar Fork Road, Beulaville,
North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1266251 (FC.FAY)
in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on June 30, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Randolph County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Thomas W. McGee and Mitzi B. McGee, dated January 31, 2005 to secure the original principal amount of $207,000.00, and recorded in Book 1909 at Page 1303 of the Randolph County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 3898 Nelson
Rd, Sophia, NC 27350 Tax Parcel ID: 7725360449 Present Record Owners: Thomas W. McGee And Being more commonly known as: 3898 Nelson Rd, Sophia, NC 27350 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Thomas W. McGee. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to
all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the
purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 9, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 07-95543
secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on June 30, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Randolph County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Kevin R. Hemphill and Tina Marie Hemphill, dated April 19, 2013 to secure the original principal amount of $118,622.00, and recorded in Book RE2333 at Page 1752 of the Randolph County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 3416 Lamp Light Dr, Randleman, NC 27317 Tax Parcel ID: 7764486996 Present Record Owners: Kevin Ray
Hemphill and Tina Marie Hemphill And Being more commonly known as: 3416 Lamp Light Dr, Randleman, NC 27317 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kevin Ray Hemphill and Tina Marie Hemphill. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax
associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate
the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is May 7, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-108956
secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on June 30, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Randolph County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Timothy D. Tollison and Linda M. Tollison, dated January 10, 2000 to secure the original principal amount of $62,800.00, and recorded in Book 1642 at Page 1265 of the Randolph County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 113 Meredith Drive, Archdale, NC 27263 Tax Parcel ID: 7708783143 Present Record Owners: Timothy D.
Tollison and Linda M. Tollison And Being more commonly known as: 113 Meredith Drive, Archdale, NC 27263 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Timothy D. Tollison and Linda M. Tollison. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax
associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate
the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 9, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 02-36439
tute 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 July 9, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate in the City of Sandy Ridge Township, Union County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being known as all of Lot 19, containing 4.00 acres, more or less, of Providence Farms Subdivision, as same is shown on a map thereof in Plat Cabinet B at File No. 55-A, Union County Public Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2901 Blythe Road, Waxhaw, North Carolina. Being the same premises as conveyed in Deed from Timothy C. Rogers recorded 06/26/89 in Book 456, Page 330 in said county and state. Tax Id: 06-141-037 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third
party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1257221 (FC.FAY)
secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 3:00PM on June 30, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Union County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Edward E. Crosby, a single man, dated March 23, 2006 to secure the original principal amount of $114,000.00, and recorded in Book 4115 at Page 866 of the Union County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 6201 Kelly Lynn Ct, Waxhaw, NC 28173 Tax Parcel ID: 05174024 Present Record Owners: Edward E.
Crosby And Being more commonly known as: 6201 Kelly Lynn Ct, Waxhaw, NC 28173 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Edward E. Crosby. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax
associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or
after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 3, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 19-104766
in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: For informational purposes only: 8202 Stourhead Garden Ln., Waxhaw, NC 28173 Being all of Lot 204 of Prescot Subdivision, Phase 2, Map 3 as shown on a plat duly recorded in Plat Cabinet J at File 783, Union County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8202 Stourhead Gardens Lane, Waxhaw, North Carolina. Being a portion of the property as conveyed to Redus Charlotte Housing, LLC on 10/6/2009, in Book 5223, Page 320 in the Union County Public Registry. Being the identical property as conveyed to Evergreen Homebuilders, LLC on 7/12/2007 in Book 4821, Page 572 in the Union County Public Registry. PIN: 06165305 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1224862 (FC.FAY)
c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1282377 (FC.FAY)
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WAKE 1226299-DRS 17-SP-3190 AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Greg Eddins and Jeffrey Eddins (hereinafter “Borrowers”) dated July 17, 2017 and recorded on July 20, 2017 in Book 16850 at Page 1746 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina (hereinafter “Deed of Trust”); and because of the default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at
20 SP 831 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 Obinna J. Achumba and Tabitha K. Mbaka to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated December 21, 2006 and recorded on December 22, 2006 in Book 12328 at Page 2257, 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 usual
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 1641 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Thomas Scott Cooper and Rebecca Jones Cooper (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Thomas Scott Cooper and Rebecca Jones Cooper) to Alie Yates, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of December, 2006, and recorded in Book 12300, Page 1326, 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 June 29, 2020 and will
20 SP 761 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 Corey T. Short, Rajinder P. Singh a/k/a Rajinder Singh Aulakh, Shanica Short and Pawandeep K. Aulakh to Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., Trustee(s), which was dated February 15, 2013 and recorded on February 26, 2013 in Book 015159 at Page 00346, 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 usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 8, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described
20 SP 507 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 Linda J. Duthiers to GBTC, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated June 8, 2015 and recorded on June 8, 2015 in Book 016043 at Page 00008, 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 usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 8, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will
19 SP 1590 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 Sean P. Pilotte to John B. Third, Trustee(s), which was dated December 28, 2016 and recorded on December 28, 2016 in Book 16651 at Page 289, 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 usual
19 SP 2038 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 Ervin D. Britt to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), which was dated November 19, 1998 and recorded on December 4, 1998 in Book 8201 at Page 2675, 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 usual
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION WAKE COUNTY 20sp45 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY WILLIE ROY HUKINS, JR. AND DEMORRIS HUKINS DATED JUNE 27, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 9474 AT PAGE 4 IN THE WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION WAKE COUNTY 20sp309
I N THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY VIRGINIA KEITH SCOTT DATED JULY 2, 2001 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 8994 AT PAGE 941 IN THE WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will
the usual place of sale at Wake County Courthouse, 316 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, North Carolina on FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020, AT 1:30 O’CLOCK P.M., all of Borrowers’ right to the real property described herein below, together with any improvements and fixtures existing or hereafter placed on or attached to the tracts of real property, and all other appurtenant rights and privileges, situated, lying and being in Wake County, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Parcel 1: BEING all of Lot 2, containing .773 acres, as same is shown on a map entitled “Minor Subdivision Plat for Martha M. Eddins Trust, Town of Zebulon, Wake County, North Carolina,” and being recorded in Book of Maps 2003, Page 2038, Wake County Registry. Parcel 2: BEING all of Lot 3, containing .766 acres, as same is shown on a map entitled “Minor Subdivision Plat for Martha M. Eddins Trust, Town of Zebulon, Wake County, North Carolina,” and being recorded in Book of Maps 2003, Page 2038, Wake County Registry. LESS AND EXCEPT all of that property descripted in that certain deed recorded in Book 11308 at Page 1351 in the aforesaid county registry. Commonly known as 0 West Judd Street, Zebulon, NC 27597 (Parcel 1); 216 West Judd Street, Zebulon, NC 27597
(Parcel 2) Addresses of property: 0 West Judd Street and 216 West Judd Street, Zebulon, Wake County, NC 27834 Tax Parcel IDs: 0327917 and 0019925 Present Record Owners: Greg Eddins and Jeffrey Eddins The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the note holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. 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 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 declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: 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 the 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 Goddard & Peterson, PLLC 125-B Williamsboro Street Oxford, NC 27565 Telephone: 919-339-4320 Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc.
and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 1, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: LOT 6 GARNER PLACE TOWNHOMES, BM 2005-1780, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 526 Bradkin Court, 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 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 Obinna J. Achumba. 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. 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.: 15-15309-FC01
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 12, Lochaven Subdivision, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1965, Page 240, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 804 Pamlico Drive, Cary, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions
existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1212962 (FC.FAY)
property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: All that certain parcel of land situated in the City of Fuquay Varina, Middle Creek Township, Wake County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 148, Park Grove Subdivision, Phase 2B, Section 1, as shown on a mpa recorded in Book of Maps 2006, Page 1912-1914 Wake County Registry. Being the same premises conveyed unto Corey T. Short, by virtue of deed from KB Home Raleigh-Durham, Inc., formerly known as KB Home Raleigh-Durham, LLC., dated November 13, 2007, recorded November 28, 2007 in Book 12851 Page 322 in Wake County, NC. Being the same premises conveyed unto Corey T. Short, a married man and Rejinder P. Singh, a Married Man, as Joints with the Common Law Right of Survivorship, by virtue of Deed from Corey T. Short and wife, Shanita Short dated December 28, 2007, recorded December 31, 2007 in Book 12899 Page 136 in Wake County, NC. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 429 Ashdale Dr, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526. 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 Corey T. Short, a married man and Rajinder P. Singh, a married man as Joint Tenants with the Common Law Right of Survivorship. 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. 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.: 20-02045-FC01
sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 48, Smoketree Subdivision, as shown on map recorded in Book 1984, Page 1222, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4413 Whisperwood Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616. 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 Patrick Miller and Linda Duthiers, a married couple. 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. 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.: 17-11537-FC02
and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 8, 2020 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 141, Chastain Subdivision, Phase Five, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 2001, Page 1129, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 6053 Silkwater Court, 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 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 Sean P. Pilotte. 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. 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.: 19-07459-FC01
and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 7, 2020 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 42, Greeencastle Subdivision, as recorded in the Book of Maps 1983, Page 795, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4308 Bayliner Dr, Apt A, 4308 Bayliner Dr, Apt B, 4308 Bayliner Dr, Apt C and 4308 Bayliner Dr, Apt D, 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 Ervin D. Britt. 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. 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.: 19-17115-FC01
secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:00AM on July 3, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Wake County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Willie Roy Hukins, Jr. and DeMorris Hukins, dated June 27, 2002 to secure the original principal amount of $75,600.00, and recorded in Book 9474 at Page 4 of the Wake County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 2 3 1 2 Shoveller Ct, Raleigh, NC 27616 Tax Parcel ID: 0140845 Present Record Owners: Willie Roy
Hukins, Jr. and Demorris Hukins And Being more commonly known as: 2312 Shoveller Ct, Raleigh, NC 27616 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Willie Roy Hukins, Jr. and Demorris Hukins. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax
associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate
the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 5, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 07-89422
expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:00AM on June 26, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Wake County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Virginia Keith Scott, dated July 2, 2001 to secure the original principal amount of $96,000.00, and recorded in Book 8994 at Page 941 of the Wake County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 1 2 0 5 Hazelnut Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610 Tax Parcel ID: 0062924 Present Record Owners: The Estate of Virginia Keith Scott And Being more commonly known as: 1205 Hazelnut Dr,
Raleigh, NC 27610 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Virginia Keith Scott. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 5, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-108864
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TAKE NOTICE 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 July 1, 2020 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(S) 94, SECTION 1, GATEWOOD SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK(S) 1970, PAGE(S) 182, WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 206 Gatewood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27629. 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 Beverly Lipscomb. 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
1:30 PM on June 29, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Wendell in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 29, Weathers Hunt Subdivision, as is shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1998, Page 1404, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2205 Pointers Glen Way, Wendell, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §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 rep-
resentation 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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the depos-
it. 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
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as follows: Beginning at a point designated “Control Corner” on map hereinafter referred to, said point being the westernmost corner of Lot 32 of Holland Park Subdivision recorded in Book of Maps 1984, Page 175, Wake County Registry; thence along the rear lines of Lot 32, 33, and 34 of Holland Park Subdivision South 42 deg. 30’ 00” East 228.48 feet to a point in the northern right of way line of Millbrook Road; thence along said northern right of way line three calls as follows: (1) in a westerly direction along a curve to the left having a radius of 863.15 feet, an arc distance of 109.21 feet to a point; (2) North 88 deg. 20’ 39” West 57.30 feet to a point and (3) in a northwesterly direction along a curve to the right having a radius of 30 feet, an arc distance of 22.97 feet to a point in the western right of way line of Pleasant Grove Church Road; thence along the western right of way line of Pleasant Grove Church Road three calls as follows: (1) In a northerly direction along a curve to the right having a radius of 30 feet, a distance of 22.45 feet to a point in said right of way line; (2) North 03 deg. 05’ 58” East 5.15 feet to a point and (3) in a northeasterly direction along a curve to the right having a radius of 256.025 feet, an arc distance of 126.15 feet to the Point and Place of Beginning containing 0.323 acres, according to a map entitled “Survey of Lot 1 Holland Landing House Creek Township, Raleigh, N.C. “ dated November 8, 1993, prepared by Al Prince & Associ-
ates, P.A.. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3200 West Millbrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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 pur-
chase 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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1297687 (FC.FAY)
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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 July 1, 2020 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 6, Westview Subdivision as recorded in Book of Maps 1996, Page 453, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 112 Holly Mountain Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540. 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 Betty Jean Utley and Oscar S. Hatley. 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. 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.: 16-01862-FC02
WAKE 19 SP 3021 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 Beverly Lipscomb to Ormond Harriott, Trustee(s), which was dated August 31, 2005 and recorded on August 31, 2005 in Book 11562 at Page 244, 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
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 198 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Bretz S. Brodie, Nikicia Brodie (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Bretz S. Brodie and Nikicia Brodie) to Ben H. Colvard, III, Trustee(s), dated August 31, 2005, and recorded in Book No. 011569, at Page 00965 in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 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 Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by J1HP, LLC, A76L, LLC and The Legacy at Jordan Lake, LLC (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): J1HP, LLC) to John W. King, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of February, 2011, and recorded in Book 14329, Page 2443, 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 June 29, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Wake County, North Carolina, and more particularly described
NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Oscar S. Hatley and Betty-Jean Utley-Hatley a/k/a Betty Jean Utley-Hatley to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated October 26, 2006 and recorded on October 31, 2006 in Book 012244 at Page 01882, 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
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. 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.: 19-11315-FC01
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Police tape is seen near the scene of a shooting early Monday, June 22, 2020, in Charlotte, that resulted in two deaths and several more people wounded or injured.
WHAT’S HAPPENING 700-plus hotel jobs in Charlotte impacted by virus pandemic Mecklenburg County The jobs of more than 700 people who work at hotels in Charlotte have been impacted because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus. The jobs are at several major hotels that include the Westin, RitzCarlton and Renaissance Hotel. Marriott International, which owns those brands, has seen a significant drop in consumer demand because of travel and social distancing restrictions. The firm has adjusted operations with measures that include staff reductions, implementing temporary leave and terminating some employees. AP
Winston-Salem teen killed in high-speed cycle crash Davidson County Daniel Hughes was killed in a motorcycle crash on Gumtree Road in Davidson County over the weekend. The 19-yearold was allegedly traveling at more than 100 miles an hour when he collided head-on with a Chevy Suburban. Hughes was declared dead on the scene, while the driver of the Suburban was not injured.
Juneteenth block party in Charlotte turns into ‘mass casualty’ incident At least 3 dead, many more injured, 100-plus rounds fired by multiple gunmen By David Larson Stanly County Journal CHARLOTTE — A late Sunday night party in Charlotte over the Juneteenth weekend, a holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States, ended in bloodshed as multiple shooters fired into the crowd of more than 400 people and others were injured by vehicles frantically fleeing the scene. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Deputy Chief Gerald Smith said at a press briefing Monday morning that trouble started when someone was hit by a vehicle. Videos of the incident show multiple drivers doing tricks with their vehicles as crowds packed both sides of the street. As police and ambulances arrived, they heard shots being fired from multiple guns of different calibers. Authorities recovered around 100 casings from the scene. Maliyah Cook, a witness and relative of one of the victims, said the mood of the crowd leading up to the shooting had been calm. Suddenly, she heard gunshots. “I really feel like it was a good party. I don’t know what happened,” Cook told The Associated Press. “It came out the blue.” Cook said as she was running she looked down to see her cousin, 29-year-old Kelly Miller, fatally wounded in the middle of
the street. Police have said Miller was pronounced dead at the scene while 28-year-old Christopher Antonio Gleaton was pronounced dead after being transported to the hospital. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles released a statement referring to the “senseless acts of violence that occurred during the Juneteenth street party on Beatties Ford Road early Monday morning.” “What should have been a joyous celebration of freedom,” Lyles said, “became a moment where people lost their lives and many others suffered serious injuries. ... I ask anyone with information about this to please come forward and ask everyone to find peaceful ways to settle disputes.” Matthew Torres, a Charlotte radio personality who goes by the name Chewy, said that with fewer police and organized activities than previous nights, the atmosphere was tense preceding the fatal shootings. Police say gatherings Friday and Saturday in the area ended without injuries and that the crowds dispersed in a mostly peaceful fashion. But on Sunday, Torres said some in the crowd seemed angry and that he “had a hunch something was going to go on.” “You could see they were angry for whatever reason, not knowing what they were angry for,” Torres said in a phone interview. Late Sunday night, cars were doing tricks in the street including one that performed a donut and blew a tire, he said. Soon after, an
“What should have been a joyous celebration of freedom, became a moment where people lost their lives and many others suffered serious injuries. ... I ask anyone with information about this to please come forward and ask everyone to find peaceful ways to settle disputes.” Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles ambulance arrived and then gunshots rang out. He said it sounded like multiple people in the crowd were firing at once. “You had one gun sound, and then maybe like a half a second later, you heard two, and then half a second later after that, that’s when anybody and everybody who had a gun was letting it go,” Torres said, adding, “We were looking at bodies in the street.” Smith said no motive was clear for the shooting. Near the scene hours later, Myra Stewart said she was saddened by the shooting. “We’ve been protesting, and we’ve been saying that black lives matter. But not only do they have to matter to white people, they have
to matter to us, too,” said Stewart, an African American resident of Charlotte. Smith said the situation grew so chaotic after the arrival of authorities early Monday that a rescue team had to be sent into the crowd to pull people “off the backs of our firefighters” who were treating people hurt at the scene. Smith also acknowledged that some officers had weapons drawn as they sought to gain control of the scene. “They were doing the best that they can to make sense out of something that is chaotic, a mass casualty scene,” he said. Smith said that no witnesses have come forward to describe how or why the shooting started and urged the public to help with the investigation. The five people hit by vehicles are believed to have suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, police said in a news release. Four of them appear to have been struck while trying to leave the scene. CMPD Chief Kerr Putney announced later the same day, June 22, that he would officially retire July 1. He had already announced his intention of retiring in 2019 but came back to help run the city’s security during the Republican National Convention, which is now largely scaled back. Deputy Chief Johnny Jennings will be sworn in July 1 to replace Putney. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Judge prohibits Charlotte police from using certain crowd control tactics Mecklenburg County A judge granted a temporary restraining order prohibiting Charlotte-Mecklenburg police from taking certain measures against protesters. The judge issued the order just hours after the NAACP, the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups filed a lawsuit over actions taken by police during a June 2 protest. The restraining order prohibits police from boxing in or “kettling” peaceful protesters. It also requires police to give “clear, loud, continuous and provable orders of dispersal” before threatening to use chemical or other munitions. AP
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City of Albemarle looks to combine downtown Christmas events By David Larson Stanly County Journal ALBEMARLE — At the Albemarle City Council’s June 15 meeting, Main Street Manager Joy Almond presented the results from a survey of businesses she had been asked to perform for the council. “A majority of the downtown businesses that I polled were in favor of combining the downtown Christmas Open House and the Christmas Parade on the same day,” Almond said. “And then I polled the retail and restaurants in their own poll, as these types of events largely benefit these types of businesses, and as you’ll see, 46%, almost half of them, are in favor of combining both of those events.” The businesses had been of-
fered four options, so 46% was the most popular by far. When asked what the options were that she had offered, Almond said: “We had the option to keep the schedule as is, with the Downtown Christmas Open House held the Friday before Thanksgiving, and the parade held the second Saturday morning. Option two was to move the Downtown Open House to the first Friday in December and keep the parade on the second Saturday morning. And the third option was to combine the two events. We did not specify a date but I did have that option. And then, lastly, there was no preference.” She was then asked, “So you have a consensus that most of them wanted to combine, but what date are you recommend-
ing?” “That is another question that I need to go to businesses with,” Almond said. She said that the majority of retailers close in the afternoon on Saturdays, so “if we’re looking at a Saturday when we combine these events, I need to know who is going to be open for this.” The Downtown Christmas typically happens on Friday night, which councilmembers agreed would have more businesses open than a Saturday night. But some worried it would conflict with high school football. She said most businesses downtown open at 9 or 10am and close around 2pm on Saturday. But if they did a morning parade, some restaurants that say their business is breakfast say a morning parade
“46% [of downtown businesses], almost half of them, are in favor of combining both of those events.” Albemarle Main Street Manager Joy Almond interferes with their business. Another councilmember said they should make sure not to choose a date that other local municipalities traditionally have their Christmas events. The council agreed that Almond should go back to the businesses with some options, now that they agreed to combine the events, and see what everyone thought would be best. Another said, don’t make it too late, because it gets cold and people will leave immediately after the parade is done.
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Chinese direct investmentSince in thewhen U.S. did is about $65 billion by Perhaps COVID-19 China’s Chernobyl. questioning government at all levels become aisbad normal.” North State Journal for Wednesday, April 15, 2020 not normal. Not in any way, the number of identified COVID-19 cases — but both the numerator of economic damage. We need transpa money to buy a 3-D printer and plastic to make face shields for necessary sacrifices are comparison. Senators inwere Washington are already about Stanly County living Journal Wednesday, June 24, 2020 thing? That is what free citizens in afor free society supposed Nottalking one little bit. the possibility ain vigilant and stay safe, at and in theChina denominator are likely wrong. We don’tin know how many scientific — we need to know w health care workers out of his own home. through t An investment tax credit of 30% on half of U.S. investment of China forgiving $1.2 trillion debt we owe them as one way toexperts get over. to do, last I checked. able with this so-called “new people have actually died of coronavirus. Some sources suggest the don’t and when they hope to know wha today, or $60 billion, applied to repatriated China to “pay”isfor damage have Matthews caused thehas US.also Don’t hold your My first American concern asmanufacturing we go along in all this, of course, mythe family. I’m they Stacey written under the pseudonym Siste number has beenbreath overestimated, given that classification for cause We’re grown-ups, and we’re willing t investment to the U.S. would costworried the U.S.about Treasury $18 billion in waiting for a Chinese “Jubilee” to happen but ask your elected them catching the virus, and I’m worried I will. After and is a regular contributor to RedState and Legal Insurrecti of death, particularly among elderly patients, be variable. Some financial they need to start tax revenue spread over a few years. $18 billion lost revenue hold Chinacan accountable in tangible ways for answering serious qu suffering fromin the H1N1 virusis(swine flu) representatives during the 2009topandemic, sources suggest the number is dramatically underestimated, since to the same lack of institutional faith to decimal dust compared the $6Hill, trillion+ Marshall Plan we areprecautions, now this disaster. I’ve been trying to take extra because all of this brings up Neal Robbins, publisher | toFrank senior opinion editor r the pseudonym Sister Toldjah many people are dying at home. institutions seem undertaking to save our own economy, notmany of defeated enemies as in the is about timenot they expected to operate as responsible citizens of deeply prone. Neal Robbins, publisher | ItFrank Hill, senior opinion editor way too memories of a painful experience I’d prefer to are repeat. e and Legal Insurrection. Even more importantly, we have no clue how many Americans past. theeasily worldmost like any other has modern nation. But what also makes me lose sleep is how everyone actually have coronavirus. Some scientists suggest that the number Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA China has been cheating, stealing, pirating and pillaging American of identified cases could be an order of magnitude lower than the host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and ed business now for the past 30 years. They have made no secret that they Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor number of people who have had coronavirus and not been tested. com. intend to replace the U.S. as the premier superpower in the world and replace the dollar as the reserve currency with their renminbi.
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“THIS IS THEfallen DAYinto the lord has made, let usthe rejoice and be of glad Inc. in Concord and New WITH MOST STATES under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home place. I understand seriousness the virus Hydromer and the need in it” (Psalm 118:24). Salisbury are orders thanks to local or state governments, a majority of Americans to take precautions, but I’m uneasy with how people who simply ask switching their operation I know that during this challenging time of social distancing, Inback Fayetteville, a minister began a p are having to adjust to what is being called the “new normal.” questions about the data, and when things can start getting to working from home or losing a job, it may be difficult to “rejoice and seniors throughout Cumberland Count Some of these orders extend at least through the end of this month. normal are treated in some circles with contempt. be glad” as the Bible tells us to do. However, as a Christian, husband These stories from throughout our r Virginia’s stay-at-home orders go into June. They’re treated as though we as a society simply must accept without and dad, the Easter holiday has reminded me of just how much we hope, inspiration and supplies to peopl Here in North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper stated during question what the government tells us about when it’s safe to begin the have to be thankful and hopeful for, even in the midst of this global workers on the front lines of the corona a recent coronavirus press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” if the process of returning back to normalcy. Lenten and pandemic. While people throughout our commu No. The government works for us, and we have the right to ask those when did state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. For me, my faith is an important part of my daily life and decision I am glad initiatives we have passed in Easter seasons If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer stay-at-home orders are in place all over the ioning making. As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, are supporting se justification for it. And the answers should notabe vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, provide nment Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses keep people o must do this out of an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about message of affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reach families and work levels It will need to be explained in detailhope to the people of this state who when they can get back to providing for their families, will demand that we will affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on common sense an are being told to remain jobless and at home for an undetermined answers. me a once again enjoy God.” we can defeat the coronavirus and keep amount of time why models predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they hing? COLUMN | BEN SHAPIRO sporting events, If you are celebrating the Easter season, I urge you to also whole. are reliable. can be with those answers — and again, not vague answers, but answer | OUR TOTALITARIAN MOMENT is what COLUMN reflect and be comforted, that we may live out Until then, the Lenten and Easter se concerts, family To date, I’ve gone along with what the state has asked and thenon this message with details that give theirso statements believability. God’s example and comfort all those in need around us during hope that we will once again enjoy spo itizens mandated that we do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all continue to do what we can to keep our families, gatherings, this difficult time. Through faith and by helping one another, I am gatherings, church services and many data. State Republican too. ourselves, andorigin our communities safe. But we should also still continue church services in a free AIN; after thisthe COVID-19 virus dissipatesleaders have, The cavalier manner confident in which China lied aboutout the of the we will emerge of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary certain types ofand questions getits asked, there istried to to questions about theonly data, because while reasonable stay-at-home sacrifices for the greate he China will paywhen for Stanly this virus, covered up spread and tellask the world there were many more ty United were States,Unfortunately, County Journal for Wednesday, April 15, 2020 In this same spirit, I continue to be inspired by stories of humanity are over. a disturbing tendency among some people treat measures are understandable, date. r Wednesday,sometimes April 15, 2020 nother. 3,341 related deathstohas ledthose to worldwide panic, economic collapse andthey should also have an expiration after our own osed neighbors helping neighbors. I wish everyone celebrating Easter, a THIS according to members of thegetting federalback government, would mean that the rate is actually farway, lower than simply questioning theWEEK, data and asking when can start This is allThat new to Americans, and it fatality is not normal. Not in any s caused by China in perspective, zero millions of we Americans needlessly beingathrown out ofsenior work. AMERICA FEELS LIKE IT’S FALLING APART. not weak or broad — membership cannot be obtained simply temporary In Concord, high school named Tanner used his own celebration and pray we can all continu and state and governments, Americans havewho begun to flatten suggested, even the transmission rate and is high. to normal though they arelocal conspiracy arethe people shape, or form. So while weifshould remain vigilant stay safe, at n last traceI their source to theas United States over Thetheorists crisis hasorcost U.S. taxpayer at least $2.4 trillion in added That’s because it is. by avoiding encroaching on others’ life, liberty or property. money to buy a 3-D printer and plastic to make face shields for necessary safety guidelines and remain sacrifices are the curve in coronavirus outbreak. The excitement the wassame timeSecondly, whatget arecomfortable we expecting in this terms of a second don’t care if they getnovel themselves others sick. we shouldn’t with so-called “newwave? ked. ast four in the otherwise 20th century alone can bethe debt plusortrillions more in Federal Reserve backup liquidity to the There are two ways to achieve unity in any group. The first is Membership can only be obtained and maintained through health care workers out of his own home. through this together. — after all, trendsover. canat easily reverse — buta real. Americans The model simply cuts off in early August. It does not Since“Hong whenmuted did questioning government allfinancial levels become bad normal.” 1957 “Asian flu,” 1968 Kong flu,” 1977 markets and outlets. Ifwith the U.S. dollar were notinstitute’s the reserve to setabided up a citizens few serious standards of conduct, policed the strict compliance with anpeople increasingly set of wave. rules This is the have by recommendations and orders. They’ve left their jobs predict how many will diearcane in a second thing? That is what free living in a free society were supposed Not one little bit. 2 SARS outbreak. There is evidence that the currency, we would not allow be able to fundinany of and these emergency absolute minimum of compulsion, and then freedom standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal to stay at home; they’ve practiced social distancing; in many places, mostand important problem because experts maintain that the virus is tohad do, last I checked. ” pandemic also its origins China. measures without immediate fearfederal of rampantregime inflation currency all in other matters. This was the founding vision for our withhas heavy coercion. Culturally, thistomeans braying they’ve donned masks. seasonal, which means we arethe likely see more serious spreading My first concern as we go along in all this, of course, is my family. I’m Stacey Matthews also written under pseudonym Sister Toldjah nt, outside China, that COVID-19 depreciation. government. In this vision, we agree not to infringe upon one mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the renewed Weof need The result: a reduction in expected hospitalization and death. in the fall. And that means we will be faced with either worried about them catching the virus, and I’m worried I will. After and is a regular contributor to RedState and Legal Insurrection. vince probably from the completely China has toand paywe forcreate their aberrant ways and decisions through another’s liberty and property, a government cornfields. transparency to the University of Washington Institute for opinion Health editor lockdowns for large swaths of the population, with wide-scale suffering fromAccording the H1N1life, virus (swine flu) during the 2009 pandemic, Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior People were ary wet markets. Some believe it came out of a economic and financial means. Diplomacy has obviously notmodel worked capable ofextra preventing ormodel prosecuting such infringements. Then, Thistesting second of governance promoted by the that we will have Metrics and Evaluation most oft cited by members of the and contact tracing, oriswith the realization I’ve been trying to take precautions, because all of this brings up and honesty rcommunist | Frank Hill,ofsenior editor Chinese army.opinion tothose bringsimple Chinastandards, into the civilized world of 21st political century health, hygiene capable sin so long as we abide by we are free to left today. In this view, diversity of viewpoint administration, the expected need hospital beds at to isolate those who are most vulnerable and let cannot everyone else work. way too many memories of a painful experience preferfor not to repeat. from our rous verifiable policing and Trump regulation of and fair trade.I’d Totalitarian communist regimes never takeunity the blame pursue our own paths. be allowed; of viewpoint in all things is the predicate individually peak outbreak was revised down by over 120,000, the number of Which raises the third question: What exactly can for we do? Are But what also makes me lose sleep is how easily most everyone has th protocols, American business has noways otherof lifeorcan express sincere regret and remorse, becauseallthat is notchange. what Once the group has been purified, change scientific experts Diverse coexist within this broader group serious ventilators by nearly 13,000 and the number of overall deaths by we capable of rolling out tens of millions of tests over the next few but capable of ndant manufacturing elsewhere purely totalitarian governments do. They take advantage of everyonly weakness — we need to plantsAugust membership. Governance becomes largely a matter of localism will require the snap of a finger. Noto more gridlock; no by nearly 12,000. months — and compelling people take tests regularly, the greatest safety reasons as well as supply and delivery they find in adversaries and keep pushing until theyconversation. win or the The collective can be activated quickly and since the —Here’s places with homogenous values standards know what they the problem: We still don’tsetting know further the answers to thefor key more virus is transmittable while carriers are asymptomatic? Can we adversaries back. sin when their group membership. Buteconomy ourpush broadest-group membership powerfully. know, what they questions that will allow the to reopen. create a contact tracing system for 330 million Americans — and make China “pay” for this disaster to offer and easy That unless an exogenous event happens such assecond the Chernobyl is First, easy is towhat obtain to is, maintain. Thisare modeltoofsubmit governance is totalitarian backed with is the true coronavirus fatality rate? 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Don’t hold to your founding vision for unity States means betray yourtomoral andbillion the denominator are likely wrong. We don’tour know how many United scientific experts — we need knowunworthiness. what they know, what they uld cost the U.S. Treasury $18 in breath waiting for a Chinese “Jubilee” to happen but ask your elected bonds would exist outside of government — in our families, our The great irony is that the second model of unity — the people have actually died of coronavirus. Some sources suggest the don’t and when they hope to know what they don’t. few years. $18 billion in lost communities, revenue is representatives to hold China accountable in tangible financial ways for our churches. totalitarian purification rituals we watch before us — will never number has been overestimated, given that classification for cause We’re grown-ups, and we’re willing to follow their advice. But o the $6 trillion+ Marshall Plan we founding are now this disaster. The vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of achieve unity. It will achieve further division, as more and more of death, particularly among elderly patients, can be variable. 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They have made noofsecret that they life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from the rubric of If we don’t, we won’t living with actually haveand coronavirus. Some scientists suggest that the number broader Ben Shapiro, 36,rights. is a graduate of UCLA andbeHarvard Law School, as the premier superpower in the world his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the one another at all. of identified cases could be an order of magnitude lower than the host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire. eserve currency with their renminbi. most centralized number of peoplelevel. who have had coronavirus and not been tested. com. This second path toward unity requires purification. This Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are DailyWire.com. WS
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under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home fallen into place. I understand the seriousness of the virus and the need issipates cavalierofmanner in which China about the origin the with how people who simply ask tate governments,The a majority Americans to takelied precautions, but I’mofuneasy WEEK, virus, according to members theand federal government, That would mean that the fatality rate is actually far lower than “THIS ISof THE DAY the hasworld made, let us rejoice and be glad Hydromer Inc. in Concord New Sarum Brewing Co. in WHILE THERE IS MUCH in the world right energy bill, andand it is bipartisan ideas like this orTHIS this covered up its spread tried tolord telluncertainty the there were only hat is being called the “new normal.” questions about the data, and when things canall-of-the-above start getting back to jobs nd state and local governments, Americans have begun to flatten suggested, even if the transmission rate is high. in it” (Psalm 118:24). Salisbury are switching their operations to make hand sanitizer. now, I find myself reciting Psalms 16:1 throughout the day: that will get Americans back to work. We must do this, especially 3,341 related led to worldwide panic, economic collapse tend at least through the end deaths of this has month. normal are treated in some circlesand with contempt. he curve in the novel coronavirus outbreak. The excitement was what are weforexpecting in terms of a second wave? I know that this challenging time ofSecondly, social distancing, In accept Fayetteville, “Preserve me Oduring lord, for in thee Itreated putout myas trust.” My faith in minority communities. zero millions of Americans needlessly being thrown of work. ders go into June. They’re though we as a society simply must withoutminister began a program to deliver groceries to muted — after all, trends can easily reverse — but real. Americans The institute’s model simply cuts off in early August. It does not working from home or losing a job, it may be difficult to “rejoice and seniors throughout Cumberland County. Christ keeps my family and me grounded as we face these The effects on minority employment and business ownership States over Gov.The hasstated cost the U.S. taxpayer at least in added , Democratic Roycrisis Cooper during question what$2.4 the trillion government tells us about when it’s safe to begin the ave abided by recommendations and orders. They’ve left their jobs predict how many people will die in a second wave. This is the be glad” as the Bible tells us to do. However, as a Christian, husband These stories from throughout our region continue unprecedented times. have been staggering. African American unemployment has to provide es can be that “we debt plus trillions Federalprocess Reserve liquidity tonormalcy. the briefing just don’t know more yet” ifin the ofbackup returning back to o stay at home; they’ve practiced social distancing; in many places, most important problem because experts maintain that the virus is and dad, the Easter holiday has reminded me of just how much we hope, inspiration and supplies to people in need and our health care As our state and country grapple with how to reopen and risen from a record-low 5.4% — thanks to Republican tax reform gsflu,” markets U.S.The dollar were not works the reserve will 1977 extend into May. and financial outlets. If theNo. government for us, and we have the right to ask those hey’ve donned masks. seasonal, which means we are likely to see more serious spreading have to be thankful and hopeful for, even in the midst of this global workers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. emerge from the COVID-19 global health pandemic, my and President Trump’s economic policies — to 16.8%, due to the ce that the currency, would be able toquestions. fund any of these end it, questions should bewe asked as not to the And theemergency longer stay-at-home orders are in place all over the The result: a reduction inwithout expected hospitalization and death. insure the fall. And means we will be faced with either unemployment renewed Lenten and pandemic. While people throughout our communities continue priorities have tostricter makeand health carethat coronavirus shutdown. Hispanic soared from a to step up, measures fearcountry, of constant rampant inflation currency Further, 41% eChina. answers should not be vague onesimmediate like “weremained and— the some of them get in states, such as Michigan, ccording to the University of Washington Institute for Health lockdowns for large swaths of the population, with wide-scale For me, my faith is an important part of my daily life and decision I am glad initiatives we have passed in Congress, like Easter seasons providers in our community have the resources they need and to record-low 3.9% to 17.6%, and Asian unemployment rose fromthe Paycheck -19 depreciation. undance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about African Metrics and Evaluation model most oft cited by members of the testing and contact tracing, or with the realization that we will have making. As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, are supporting self-employed people and support small businesses and protect jobs. a record-low 2.1% to 15%. Further, 41% of African Americany in detail has pay for their ways provide a China ned to the people ofto this state who aberrant when theyand candecisions get back through to providing for their families, will demand American-owned rump administration, the expected need for hospital beds at to isolate those who are most vulnerable and let everyone else work. Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses keep people on the payroll, while direct Throughout this time, I have come to work every day with owned businesses have closed, 32% of Hispanic-owned ame out of at a home economic and financial means. Diplomacy obless and an undetermined answers. has obviously not worked message offor businesses have eak outbreak was revised down by over 120,000, the number of Which raises the third question: What exactly can we do? Are affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reach families and workers. Please know this goal in mind. This week, we held two hearings in two of my businesses, and 26% of Asian-owned businesses. Overall, 36% ofthat I’ll to we bring China into the of 21statcentury health, hygiene els predicting hundreds thousands of civilized cases world Leaders the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they hope that willof entilators by nearly 13,000 and the number of overall deaths by we capable of rolling out tens of millions of tests over the next few closed, 32% of affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on common sense and targeted solutions so that Energy and Commerce subcommittees. We examined the effects immigrant-owned businesses have closed. ation of and fair trade. Totalitarian communist never take the can beregimes with those answers — blame and again, not vague answers, but answer once again enjoy ugust by nearly 12,000. months — and compelling people to take tests regularly, since the God.” we can defeat the coronavirus and keep people and businesses Hispanic-owned of the coronavirus on the energy sector, as well as discussed I have heard from many minority small business owners in has nowhat otherthe state or express sincere becausethat thatgive is not what with has asked andregret then and remorse, with details their statements believability. Here’s the problem: We stillhealth don’t know the answers to the keyseason, virus isyou transmittable whilecommunity carriers arewho asymptomatic? Can we sporting events, If you are celebrating the Easter I urge to also care inequality and the racial disparities in health care where totalitarian do. They take advantage of every weakness businesses, alongpurely the way I’ve also had governments questions about We should all continue to our do what we can toour keepwhole. our families, were impacted by the economic shutdown uestions that will allow the economy to reopen. create a contact tracing system for 330 million Americans — has anddisproportionally reflect on this message and be comforted, so that we may live out Until then, the Lenten andthis Easter seasons provide a message of concerts, family system. in response to coronavirus. I know nd delivery they find in adversaries and keep ourselves, pushing until win or the safe. But we should also still continue n leaders have, too. andthey our communities and 26% oftrue First, what is the coronavirus fatality rate? This question is are we willing to submit ourselves to one? God’s example and comfort all those in need around us during hope that we will once again enjoy sporting events, concerts, family There’s no question the coronavirus pandemic has had a affected minority communities and I have tried to work through adversaries back. gatherings, rtain types of questions get push asked, there is to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home Asian-owned mportant because it determines whether certain areas ought to One thing is certain: Things cannot continue as they have been. this difficult time. Through faith and by helping one another, I am gatherings, church services and many more celebrations after our disproportionate impact on minority communities. That’s problems like access to the banking system. rndency is to offer That is, unless an exogenous event happens as the Chernobyl among some people to treat those measures aresuch understandable, they should also have an expiration date. church services businesses. e open or closed, whether we ought to pursue — Sweden style — a Americans are not going to stay home for months on end, and confident we will emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary sacrifices for the greater good of the country and why I have been asking for a hearing in Congress on this I value this feedback and am constantly seeking to hear oftatheir meltdown 1986. Some back experts believe that the Star Wars and asking when we caninstart getting This is allevent, new tonot Americans, and it is not normal. Not in any way, and many more more liberalized society that presumes wide spread, or whether we they certainly will not do so on the basis of ever-evolving models, In this same spirit, I continue to be inspired by stories of humanity are over. topic for over a month. In last week’s hearing, I shared that in directly from you. Last week, I heard firsthand about these ly $120 programor of are Reagan, led directly toshape, the dissolution ofwhile the Soviet Unionremain vigilant and stay safe, at are conspiracy theorists people who or form. So we should afterdown our own ught to lock further. Fayetteville, especially as statistics roll in that look likevideo the lower-end model neighbors helping I wish everyone celebrating Easter, well as owners Passover, a joyous Africanneighbors. Americans make 57% of the challenges in a live hall with smallas business equipment y get themselvesinor1989. others sick. the same time weupshouldn’t getCOVID-19 comfortable with this so-called “new town We’ve seen case fatality rates — the number of deaths divided by estimates in terms of death and the upper-end estimates in terms temporary In Concord, a high school senior named Tanner used his own celebration and pray we can all continue to keep faith, practice patients at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, but are just 34.9% of the and members of the National Federation of Independent Business 5 billion by Perhaps COVID-19 China’s Chernobyl. ning government at all levels become aisbad normal.” atenumber Journal Wednesday, April 15, 2020 he offor identified COVID-19 cases — but both the numerator of economic damage. We need transparency and honesty from our money to buy a 3-D printer and plastic to make face shields for necessary safety guidelines and remain confident that we will get sacrifices are population. This is both alarming and concerning. We need from throughout our region. Without hearing directly from Senators inwere Washington are already about itizens living in a free society supposed Nottalking one little bit. the possibility nd the denominator are likely wrong. We don’t know how many scientific experts — we need to know what they know, what they health care workers out of his own home. through this together. to help these communities through education on prevention those on the front lines of this pandemic, I could not do my job nt in China over. of China forgiving $1.2 trillion in debt we owe them as one way to get eople have actually died coronavirus. Some they sources the don’t and when they hope to knowI what they don’t. and bythe eliminating that make itUS. harder for certain effectively. appreciated ufacturing China to of “pay” damage havesuggest caused thehas Don’t hold your go along in all this, of course, isfor my family. I’m obstacles Stacey Matthews also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjahhearing their concerns as we discussed umber has been overestimated, given that classification for cause We’re grown-ups, and we’re willing to follow their advice. But communities to access health care than others. I am committed what measures Congress can implement to further support small lion in virus, and breath waiting Ifor a Chinese to ahappen ask your elected ing the I’m worried will. After “Jubilee” and is regularbut contributor to RedState and Legal Insurrection. f death, particularly among elderly patients, can be variable. Some they need to start answering serious questions, or they will fall prey to working with my colleagues on the Health Subcommittee to businesses and workers. nue hold China accountable in tangible financial ways for irusis(swine flu) representatives during the 2009topandemic, ources suggest the number is dramatically underestimated, since to the same lack of institutional faith to which all other American address these disparities. As I also focus on forging bipartisan and common-sense police etra areprecautions, now this disaster. because all of this brings up many people are dying at home. institutions seem deeply prone. I am also committed to job creation, including in the energy reform legislation being debated in Congress, please know I will mies as in the It is about timenot they expected to operate as responsible citizens of of a painful experience I’d prefer to are repeat. Even more importantly, we have no clue how many Americans sector. According to estimates, the energy sector has lost more continue my focus on jobs and improving access to healthcare for theeasily worldmost like any other has modern nation. e lose sleep is how everyone ctually have coronavirus. Some scientists suggest that the number Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, than 1.3 million jobs. Now is the time to come together in a everyone. American fetidentified order of magnitude lower solutions than the that actually host ofhelp “Theour Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief DailyWire. way and produce The coronavirus pandemic of has wreaked havoc on our economy, that theycases could be anbipartisan bins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor umber of people who have had coronavirus and not been tested. com. energy sector, not just pick winners and losers. For instance, my and there are many challenges that we need to address. Rest world and friend and Democrat chairman of the Energy Subcommittee assured, I will continue to fight for common sense legislation nbi. Bobby Rush and I have a bill together, H.R. 4061, the Blue Collar that gets Americans back to work and keeps our small businesses and Green Collar Jobs Development Act. This legislation is an afloat as they weather this storm.
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College coaches recommend required Black history courses Kansas City, Mo. The new committee formed by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to address racism and diversity recommended Monday that high schools and colleges establish required courses on Black history for graduation. The proposal is the first to come from the Committee on Racial Reconciliation since it was established in response to the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd and other race-related incidents in America. Committee cochair Frank Martin, the South Carolina coach whose parents fled Cuba and settled in Florida, said he hopes the committee is able to address issues of racial injustice not only within intercollegiate athletics but society in general.
Panthers’ McCaffrey, Thompson look to unite Charlotte through sports The two players announced an outreach program that involves the CharlotteMecklenburg Police and the Boys & Girls Club The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — Panthers AllPro running back Christian McCaffrey is partnering with linebacker Shaq Thompson in an effort to unite the Charlotte community through sports programs for underserved youth through the “22 Together” program. They say their goal is to use
sports as a vehicle to help address the divides that exist between the public and law enforcement. The players say they will be working in partnership with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department’s Police Activities League (PAL) and the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Greater Charlotte to offer football, flag football, and cheerleading programs free of charge to underserved youth in Charlotte. The youth will be able to participate as soon as August and with the support and mentorship of coaches from Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD and other community leaders.
“With the support of Christian, Shaq and 22 Together, and partnering with the Boys and Girls Club, we can be united in our effort to reach more kids and, through them, have an even broader impact on our community, including for our officers who gain much from their experiences as mentors and coaches,” Major Tonya Arrington of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department said in a release. McCaffrey said right now it is important to make an effort to help the community work through the divisions that exist. “Sports for me have always been a place for opportunity
“When we come together on a field of play, it helps unite us everywhere else.” Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and for building a strong sense of team,” McCaffrey said. “It is a place where we can communicate values and begin building a more peaceful society. Thompson said when McCaffrey asked him to support the program it was “an easy decision.” “This is exactly what our community needs right now,” Thompson said. “Something positive, uniting members of our community and police. This unity creates a bond and focuses on kids, so no kid feels left behind and suffers.”
SOCCER
NWSL team withdraws from tourney after COVID-19 positives Herriman, Utah The Orlando Pride have withdrawn from the upcoming National Women’s Soccer League tournament after six players and four staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The NWSL is the first professional team sport scheduled to return amid the coronavirus pandemic. The month-long Challenge Cup tournament is set to start Saturday in Utah. Another round of testing will take place to confirm the results, the league said in announcing the positive tests Monday. Because of the number of positive results and the short time before the start of the tournament, the Pride withdrew.
NFL
Cowboys’ Prescott signs 1-year tender Dallas Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott signed his $31.4 million tender under the franchise tag Monday. That comes just over three weeks before the July 15 deadline to agree on a long-term deal. By signing the offer under the franchise tag, Prescott is obligated to report for all team activities or risk being fined. He didn’t participate in the club’s virtual offseason program while unsigned. Prescott, the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, played the final year of his rookie contract on just a $2 million salary.
GOLF
PGA Championship confirms no fans for Harding Park San Francisco The PGA of America confirmed Monday the first golf major of the year won’t have spectators. The PGA Championship, originally scheduled for May 1417 at Harding Park in San Francisco, now is set for Aug. 6-9 and will be the first of three majors this year. The U.S. Open moved from June to Sept. 17-20 in New York, with the Masters moving to November two weeks before Thanksgiving. The British Open was canceled. It has not yet been determined if the other two majors will have fans.
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Carolina Panthers teammates Christian McCaffrey, left, and Shaq Thompson, center, have partnered with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and the Boys & Girls Club to help underserved youth.
Simpson celebrates a Father’s Day win at Harbour Town The Wake Forest alumnus earned his second PGA Tour win of the season By Doug Ferguson The Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Webb Simpson celebrated another victory on Father’s Day, this time with a tartan jacket instead of a U.S. Open trophy. In a wild sprint to the finish after a three-hour storm delay, Simpson ran off five birdies in a six-hole stretch on the back nine at Harbour Town and closed with a 7-under 64 for a one-shot victory over Abraham Ancer. Simpson, a Raleigh native who played collegiately at Wake Forest, won the U.S. Open at Olympic Club in 2012. The U.S. Open has been scheduled to end on Father’s Day every year since 1976, but it was moved to September this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The RBC Heritage filled the spot on the schedule and Simpson, now a father of five, became a winner for the second time this year with a record score at Harbour Town. He didn’t have much of a choice with so many low scores on a soft course with little wind. He finished at 22-under 262, breaking by two the tournament record set by Brian Gay in 2009. “It was a crazy day,” Simpson said. “I didn’t get it going until 12 and then the putts started going in and I started getting confident. It’s amazing to be standing here right now.” Simpson, who won the Phoenix Open in February, moved to No. 5 in the world. He also moved to the top of the FedEx Cup. It was a tough runner-up finish for Ancer, trying to become the
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Webb Simpson waves after finishing the final round at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Simpson earned his second win of the PGA Tour season and seventh of his career. fifth straight winner of the RBC Heritage to capture his first PGA Tour victory at Harbour Town. He hit all 18 greens in regulation and tied for the lead with a bold fairway metal over the trees to the par-5 15th that set up a two-putt birdie. He also stayed in the game with a birdie on the 17th. Ancer shot 65. There was just no catching Simpson, whose only birdies were on the par 5s on the front nine until he couldn’t miss. He rolled in birdie putts from 10 feet and 20 feet on the 12th and 13th, two-putted for birdie on the 15th and then sealed it with two more birdies from 15 feet and 18 feet. Colonial winner Daniel Berg-
er also stayed in the mix by chipping in for birdie on the 17th and closing with a 65. Tyrrell Hatton, whose last tournament was his victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, was leading until a poor tee shot led to bogey on the 13th, and bogeys were hard to recover from on this day. He shot 66 and tied for third. Dylan Frittelli had the low score of a tournament filled with them, a 62 that put him in the lead before the final groups even teed off. Justin Thomas had a 63 and tied him. Both knew it wasn’t going to hold up, especially after returning from a storm delay to still conditions and even softer conditions.
7 Career PGA Tour wins for Webb Simpson, including two this season.
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Former ‘The LastAlbemarle Dance’ High coach director talksAgnes project Maske diesBulls at 79 on Jordan’s The Stanly County Sports The of 10-part Hall Famerdocumentary was the school’s will air overfemale five Sundays first black coach
“She was known for the way By Jesse Tim Reynolds By Deal The Associated Press she could Stanly County Journal connect JASON HEHIR—was a kid in the stands in ALBEMARLE Agnes Maske, Boston Garden on April 20, 1986, the day that with her a North Carolina high school coachMichael scored a female playoff-record 63 ing legendJordan who was the first students points. black coach at Albemarle High It was a Christmas gift from his father, for School, died Thursday in Wake For- andwho stuck a note promising “Two tickets to the Air est. She was 79. her ability Jordan Show” in his Maske, a staple ofstocking Bulldogsthat ath-holiday season. It’s a gift Hehir will never forletics in the 1980s and 1990s, left a to find get, though his in current seatasfor legacy of success her time the ways to another Jordan show of sorts is school’s track and field coach. them considerably better. the women’s “Ihelp wouldn’t Maske became Hehir is the director of the excel.” track and field in 1981 and led her call it a
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North Carolina A&T receiver Elijah Bell, pictured in 2017 against North Carolina Central, is among the HBCU draft hopefuls who was affected by the canceled events due to the coronavirus pandemic.
HBCU NFL hopefuls adjust after canceled pro days, combine Blaney wins wild finish at Talladega JOHN BAZEMORE | AP PHOTO
Ryan Blaney celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega Ala., Monday, June 22, 2020.
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TheDE’MONTREZ Associated Press Burroughs looked at it as his best shot to accomplish his NFL dream. TALLADEGA, Ala. — Even The South Carolina sein victory, Ryan BlaneyState thought nior receiver had the dates cirabout what happened to close cled onBubba his calendar. the friend Wallace First, over the Bulldogs’ annual pro day on weekend. And what happened March 19, followed a week latafterward. er Blaney by the first-ever held ontoNFL the combine lead afevent held for draft ter a restart with twoprospects laps to from Historically Black go Monday, earning hisColleges second and Universities who didn’t restraight win at Talladega Superceive invitations to the national speedway on a day that began combine in Indianapolis. with NASCAR drivers throwing He left forbehind springWallace. break the their support week before his pro day with evev“I think it’s great that erything ready to go. He had film erybody really came together,” packages to “I distribute to itscouts. Blaney said. don’t want to be He was also thinking about remembered as a terrible daywhat or a he would in interviews with bad day insay NASCAR. representatives NFL teams “I want it to befrom remembered as and what to incident ask idolsand like there was an wePro all Football Hall of Famer Deion overcame it together and showed Sanders, who would be there. that we’re not going to take it “It was a chance to be able to anymore.” showcase our kind talent,” Burroughs It was that of bittersweet said.and “Just because we are from day weekend. smaller doesn’t mean we Blaneyschools nipped Ricky Sten-
can’t compete.” But Jr. that never house at opportunity the finish line by came. .007 seconds for his fourth win Carolina State’s pro andSouth first since Talladega in Ocday and the HBCU combine tober, albeit this time beforebea came part of avenue. growing list of mostly empty It was a events canceled becauseforofWalthe race marked by support coronavirus lace instead ofpandemic. another BigWhile One small school and borderline at Talladega, though there draft was prospects from across counmayhem behind Blaneythe on the fitry will be hurt by apushed lack of Erik simnal lap and he also ilar events, HBCU players Jones into the wall near the may finbe hit hardest without them and ish. the“Just Regional trying Combine to block, Invitablock tional that HBCU rethe best we could,”players Blaney in said. cent years used to “Block the had top, previously block the bottom boost draft ... just their beating andstock. banging to the “When you’re coming out of an line. “ HBCU, you knowspun that at the teams Aric Almirola the end are going to be looking at Diviand crossed the line almost backsion I talent first,” said Kansas ward. City Chiefs defensive backofAlex Ford has now won nine the Brown, a SC State alum. “With last 10 Cup races at Talladega, this all HBCU that’sdrivdifand threecombine, Team Penske ferent. I wish we had that when ers have won this season. I was out.overshadowed It was gonna The coming racing was be a chance to have theofteams by an extraordinaryallact solilooking at those guys.” darity with NASCAR’s only Black OnlyDozens four HBCU players were driver. of drivers pushed selected in the 2019 draft with Wallace’s car to the front of thea full predraft process,race though 32 field before Monday’s as FBI made Week agents tried 1torosters. find out who left a Thein51his players to the the noose garageinvited stall over HBCU combine were trying to weekend. position to do the He wasthemselves emotional after spendsame. The list also included Floring time in the top five before ida A&Mshort University running on fuelquarterback and finishRyan Stanley and ing 14th, slappingNorth handsCarolina with a
Central defensive lineman Darius Royster, the Mid-Eastern group of mostly Black fans. Athletic Conference offensive “I’m proud to stand where and I’m defensive players of the year, reat. ... This sport is changing,” spectively. Wallace said. “The deal that hap“Does(Saturday) extra exposure help? pened I wanted to Yes, it does. But once it’s taken show whoever it was, you are not away to it limits certain guys to get going take away my smile. I am their film out there,” said Morgoing to keep on going.” gan State coach WheatThe stock car Tyrone series was left ley, a first-round pick by the reeling and angered by the New racYork in 1995. “It than limitstwo the ist actGiants that came less pro scouts from actually seeing weeks after NASCAR banned the these guys one-on-one, to look Confederate flag on its properties at them and physically place eyes at Wallace’s urging. It has vowed on permanently them. To get some of the questo bar the person tions answered and perresponsible, but up theclose investigation sonal.” was in its early stages. Aside26-year-old from getting a chance to The Wallace was run the 40-yard dash and comsurrounded by all 39 other drivpletein other strength and agility ers the moments before the drills in front of scouts from race and they were joined the by NFL’screws 32 franchises, players their in a march downwere pit goingastothey get the chance interroad pushed histoNo. 43 view with team executives on the to the front of the line. Wallace first dayout of of the climbed hisHBCU car andcombine wept. event. Standing alongside Wallace are still conducting inforTeams the national anthem was terviews by phone video conRichard Petty, theand 82-year-old ferencing, but driver those are capped Hall of Fame known as at three per week, said agent “The King.” Wallace drives Aufor gustine Wiggins, clients Petty, who issued awhose scathing reinclude Burroughs. buke after the noose was found “It’s harder to“sick garner interthat called for the person” to est and understand where the inbe expelled from NASCAR forevterest for clients than in years er — a is move NASCAR President past,” Phelps Wiggins said. “It’s a slightly Steve insisted would hapdifferent pivot.” pen should they be caught.
ESPNto and Netflix production team back-to-back 1A/2A “The State I Last Dance,” a 10-part documenChampionships in 1986 and 1987. A challenge. Stanly tary series that debuts April 19 and nine-time Rocky River Conference would call it tells theofstory of Jordan’s final ChiCounty Coach the Year, she was inducted a privilege.” cago Bulls season in 1997-98 into the Stanly County Sportsthat Hall History culminated in a sixth NBA title. of Fame in 2006. Center Hehir’s task:Maske’s Take 10,000 hours of Jason Hehir, In 1993, women’s cross archived footage, add interviews country team was a regional cham- director of “The with then more was thanregional 100 people, and pion runner-up turn it into about 8½ hours of telethe following year. She was named Last Dance” vision. Six’s Female Coach of the Region “I wouldn’t call then it a challenge,” Year in 1989 and North CarHehir said. “I would a privilege.” olina’s Female Coachcall of it the Year in The series was moved up two months to pro1994. vide content-starved fans new “She was known for thewith way something she to watch during the coronavirus pandemic. could connect with her students ESPN and forwas her originally ability to planning find ways to to release the documentary in June, coinciding help them excel,” the Stanly County with what would have beenposted this season’s History Center on its NBA Face-Finals. It will overMaske five Sundays ending May 17, book pagerun about on Friday. with two one-hour broadcasts each “One of the principals at Albemarleweek. “I’mSchool happyonce if we said, can bring a little bit of light to High ‘She showed peoplesoinmuch a dark time here,”and Hehir them compassion love.said. “Sports are such an indelible part of our cultural fabric She was always concerned with and lacking that ... there’s a significant hole in their well-being.’” enjoyment that people feel, the escape that peoMaske, who was born in 1940 ple can feel from everyday life that sports brings and grew up in Durham, was a parus.” ticipant in the famous sit-ins at acceleratedlunch launch has only theThe Woolworth’s counter in added to a hectic time for Hehir and his team. Greensboro in 1960. Two years lathas been with muchaanticipation er, There she graduated degree in about the documentary, which in Hehir’s mind came tobusiness education from North CargetherA&T much faster such a project usually olina and soonthan began working does. as an educator at Kingville School, “Normally,school to do that an hourlong archival doca segregated had taught umentary from tosince finish, it takes about Albemarle’s blackstart youth 1921. a year fromlate the 1960s, inception of the beidea to the reIn the Maske search to doing all the shooting to gan teaching at AHS when the citygetting it all together, storyboarding out, mapping it out, school system became it integrated, editing, getting notes back, it takes about a though her own education didn’t year,”there; Hehirshe said.received “We’re doing 10 of those. And stop a master’s we had a little bit over two years to do it so we’re degree in education from UNC already working at five times our normal rate.” Charlotte in 1976. The pandemic complicates “Even though Ifurther met her after I matters. Hehir and hisyears team are things up while moved here ago,finishing she always separated, connecting through Zoom had kind inspirational and motiva- meetings but largely infor isolation at theirWatown laptops to tional words me,” Brenda get the last pieces of the story ready son, Albemarle High School’s firstto air. The cheerleading documentary goes deeper than just 1997black coach, posted 98, though that season is the overriding theme. Thursday on Facebook. “When I It also serves as a retrospective of Jordan’s basbecame the cheerleading coach at ketballshe life,would from his days at North CaroAHS, textcollege me and leave lina through his rise atop the — NBA. sweet messages all the time one Hehir knows there is an ongoing buildup and of my biggest supporters.” anticipation surrounding theindocumentary, and After retiring from AHS 1997, still feels nervousness. He met with Jordan sevMaske worked as the principal of eral Stanly times over the course of the project, includthe County Outreach Charing three sit-down interviews that ter School for three years. In 2004, are part of the documentary. she moved with her husband, JohnthatForest peopletowill it as ny,“Itohope Wake be like closer tomuch as we did,” Hehir said. her family.
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In Tulsa, President Backup coronavirus hospital Trump marksworries return residents in Memphis of campaign rallies By Adrian Sainz The Associated Press The Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Faced TULSA, Okla.of — President with the threat overburdened Donald Trump histhe comeback hospitals, statesused across country rally to try to convention define the upcomare converting centers, ing election as aand choice between sports facilities performance national heritage and left-wing spaces into backup treatment sites radicalism in an over 90-minute for coronavirus patients. speech reporters in Tulsa TenSatWhatto some Memphis, urday. nesse, residents don’t get is why in Thecity, rally Saturday night their a shopping centerininTulthe sa was meant to restart his reelecmiddle of a predominantly black, tion effort less than fiveneighbormonths low-income residential before November hood hasthe been chosen. election, hosting his first in 110 days. City and staterally officials are con“The choice 2020 isofvery simcerned that anininflux patients ple,” said.as“Do you to fromTrump Memphis, well aswant nearby bow before the left-wing mob, or Mississippi, Arkansas and rural do you want to stand up tall and west Tennessee, will strain hospiproud as Americans?” tals. Their fears are echoed across a three-month break theAfter country: Governors, mayors from rallies,experts Trump inreturned to and health numerous regular themes, boasts states are also including researching and about the pre-pandemic constructing makeshift economy medical and complaints about the media. facilities. In New the hours before the turnrally, York City, they’re crowds were significantly lighter ing to the Javits Center convention than expected, and ofsite; in Chicago, thecampaign McCormick ficials scrapped plans for Trump Place Convention Center; and in to speak at anthe overflow space outSandy, Utah, Mountain Amerdoors. ica Expo Center. Trump toCorps explain away The U.S.tried Army of Engithe crowd blaminglocations the meneers has size beenbyscouting dia for scaring and people and byhere inin Tennessee, officials sisting there were protesters outhave compiled a list of 35 possiside who were “doing things.” ble backup sites. Theybad haven’t reHundreds demonstrators floodleased the of whole list, but Gov. Bill ed the city’s downtown streets and blocked traffic at times. Before the rally, Trump’s campaign disclosed that six staff
nity volunteer Homer Osborne quickly transported to a hospital said he understands the need to should their conditions worsen. Memphis officials said the Gatehelp coronavirus patients, but he questions why officials chose way site was put on the list in response to a request from the state’s Gateway. “There are a lot of poor people coronavirus team to identify large, in this neighborhood that come available buildings where an alterhere and shop,” said Osborne, who nate treatment facility could be lowas buying food at the center for cated. “The task of finding space to a home delivery service he’s providing during the virus outbreak. shelter hundreds of potential pa“People won’t want to come over tients is not one of choice but nemembers who were helping set up here. It’s just going to kill this cessity,” the officials said in a statefor the event had tested positive ment. area.” for the coronavirus. Campaign For Nutbush residents, their He also cited a widespread fear communications director Tim of being unnecessarily exposed to fear of contracting the virus is Murtaugh said neither the affectmatched with the worry that they the virus. ed staffers nor anyone who was “All around, people are scared,” could lose stores that are vital to in immediate contact with them the neighborhood. Officials hahe said. would attend the event. Their fears are not unfounded. ven’t said if stores would close if During the rally, Trump leaned In this majority-black city along the Gateway facility was opened. in hard on cultural issues, includthe Mississippi River, lawmakers If they did, shopping would being the push to tear down statues and community leaders have been come more difficult for residents, and rename military bases honsounding the alarm over what they especially for those who are old or oring Confederate figures in the see as a disturbing trend of the vi- have no means of transportation wake of nationwide protests about rus killing African Americans at a to stores located farther away. racial injustice. “For people who don’t have a higher rate. “The unhinged left-wing mob Nutbush resident Patricia Har- car, what do they do?” asked Haris trying to vandalize our histoThe Associated ris wondered aloud if city officials ris, who spoke to EVAN VUCCI | AP PHOTO ry, desecrate our monuments, our were “trying to contaminate” the Press while lugging a bottle of debeautiful monuments,” Trump President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the BOK Center, 20, watergent,Saturday, a packageJune of bottled neighborhood. said. “They want to demolish 2020, in Tulsa, Okla. Activist Earle Fisher, an Afri- ter and other items from the Save ADRIAN SAINZ | AP PHOTO our heritage so they can impose can American Memphis pastor, A Lot to her car. She noted that a their new repressive in its shows Gateway Shopping Center understands the anxiety. “This grocery store recently closed near This Friday, April 3,regime 2020 photo, they had nearly The president’s campaign tried is an honest and reasonable con- said place.” her house andamassed she already has$81 to in Memphis, Tenn. last month forGateway. his White City officials had expect- to point fingers elsewhere over the cern and skepticism,” Fisher said. million travel farther to get to choice infor 2020 is veryfor House bid. we do things, we’ve crowds, “The ed a crowd of 100,000 people or smaller-than-expected “When “I think it’s par the course Trump reported having in $265 blocking more in disclosed downtown Tulsa. The accusing got to consider the people the black people to be righteously a Chineseprotesters restaurantofand other simple. Lee has a few: the MuDo you want to bow in the bank at the end of to metal detectors and pre- skeptical of governmental inter- million crowd gathered was far less neighborhood,” she said. “We don’t businesses. sic Citythat Center in Nashville, the access mob, with or May. for the his part, reported people from entering than that, though the rally,Center, being venting need Biden, to make neighborhood vention the that left-wing did not consult Locating a treatment centerthe for before Chattanooga Convention having just over $82 million at the broadcast on cable, targeted worse than it already is.” people the ground first.” coronavirus patients there pos- do the Knoxville Expo also Center — all rally. youonwant to stand up tall point. handed say: out voters in battleground statesneighsuch es The U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, a MemDoug McGowen, the city’s chief same two campaign problems, residents sites away from residential proudofficer, as Americans?” Trump’s campaign announced hand sanitizer, but and as Pennsylvania, North Carolina masks Democrat, said the decision operating said the Gate- phis It couldand potentially expose them borhoods. week thatsense. it raised $14 million requirement andThe Florida. doesn’t make to the was virusnoamid concerns that way site was being considered be- this Gateway Shopping Cen- there Sunday, whichare was the places presiuse them. Partici- President social neighborhood media claims participants sure there other cause it could potentially blacks are contracting COVID-19 terThere in thewere Nutbush Donald Trump accom- last“I’m birthday. alsorates; underwent temperathat people had registered forcenthe pants that would work, and they should at higher and it acould force modate hundreds of beds. He said dent’s of Memphis is different. The Trump’s hasthan begun rally with noa intention of grocery attend- ture used campaign those rather go somecheck. of the stores they rely on to if it were converted to a treatment have ter features Save A Lot generalneighborhood,” election ads, Democratic nominee. In May’s FEC fundraising re- sumptive ing. Murtaugh, dismissingathe po- close. into a residential site, it would hold only mildly ill wide-scale store, a Rent-A-Center, Famiabout $24 million on The Trump re-election, which President Trump out- coronavirus tential impact, said supply “leftistsshop, al- ports, Cohen said. patients who could be spending Nutbush resident and was commuly Dollar, a beauty ways fool themselves into thinking raised by Joe Biden in May, taking includes fundraising by the Re- television and digital spots over they’re being clever,’’ and he noted in $74 million for his reelection, publican National Committee, the past month, but it has come that rallies are general admission, but he maintains a sizable advan- on Saturday reported its total as the president’s standing in polls tage in cash on hand over the pre- days after Biden and Democrats has taken a hit. with first come, first served.
By ForlitiPress TheAmy Associated The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab EmirMINNEAPOLIS — and Theother fiates — OPEC, Russia ery leader of Minneapolis’ police oil-producing nations on Sunday union has an built a reputation ofprodefinalized unprecedented fying thecut city,of long before he ofduction nearly 10 million fered theorunion’s full support to barrels, a 10th of global supply, the officers charged in George in hopes of boosting crashing pricFloyd’s es amiddeath. the coronavirus pandemic When thewar, mayor banned “warand a price officials said. rior“This training” last year, couldforbeofficers the largest reLt. Bob Kroll said the union duction in production from would OPEC offer the training instead. When for perhaps a decade, maybe lonthe officers from ger,”city saidrestricted U.S. Energy Secretary wearing uniforms who at political Dan Brouillette, credited events, he Donald had T-shirts madeperto President Trump’s support President Donald Trump. sonal involvement in getting duelHe officers ing commended parties to theoff-duty table and helpwho walked from security ing to end aaway price wara between detail after players on the state’s Saudi Arabia and Russia. professional women’s basketball Oil prices have collapsed as the team, the Minnesota wore coronavirus and the Lynx, COVID-19 Black Matter And illnessLives it causes haveT-shirts. largely haltafter Floyd’s death, didn’tdown hold ed global travel andhe slowed back called unrest in the city otheras he energy-chugging sectors asuch “terrorist movement.” as manufacturing. It has As Minneapolis to overdevastated the oiltries industry in haul its police the the U.S., whichdepartment now pumpsinmore wake Floyd’s death, city leadcrude of than any other country. ersBut willsome collide with a pugnacious producers have been and powerful union that has reluctant to ease supply. The long carresisted such nations change. onBut that tel and other Sunday union KrollMexico are coming unagreedand to allow to cut only der greater pressure than ever be100,000 barrels a month, a stickfore, with some daring ing point for anmembers accord initially to speak out in support change reached Friday after a of marathon and leadersbetween vowing 23 to nevideopolice conference nagotiate a contract bad tions. The nations tougher togetheron agreed cops. to cut 9.7 million barrels a day Other unions have throughout May and June.publicly called Kroll’s removal, while The for group reached the deal just public opinionAsian polls markets show more hours before reAmericans are and shifting their opened Monday as internaviews police violence betional onbenchmark Brentand crude lieve offending areatreated traded at just officers over $31 barrel too andleniently. American shale producers “People recognize that this just struggle. can’t justaired be half-baked measures Video by the Saudi-owned and tinkering around the edges in satellite channel Al-Arabiya policy reform. What we’re showed the moment thattalking Saudi about nowPrince is attacking a Energyright Minister Abdulaziz
to battle them over fears of being bin Salman, a son of King Salman, seen as anti-police. assented to the deal. There are signs that the power “People recognize that this “I go with the consent, so I of police unions may be eroding. agree,” the prince said, chuckling, just can’t just be half-baked In New York, lawmakers passed drawing a round of applause from measures and tinkering on party lines a reform bill for the those on the video call. nation’s largest department and But it had not been smiles and around the edges in policy others that makes major changlaughs for weeks after the soreform. What we’re talking es to officer security reviled by the called OPEC+ group of OPEC members and other nations failed about right now is attacking union. A recent poll by The Associatin March to reach an agreement a full-on culture shift of ed Press-NORC Center for Public on production cuts, sending pricAffairs Research found that when how police departments in es tumbling. Saudi Arabia sharply with five years ago, criticized Russia days earlier over Minneapolis and around the compared more Americans believe police what it described as comments nation operate.” brutality is a very serious probcritical of the kingdom, which lem that unequally targets Black finds itself trying to appease Americans. The poll also found Trump, a longtime OPEC critic. Mayor Jacob Frey that Americans are far more likeEven U.S. senators had warned ly now than they were five years Saudi Arabia to find a way to RICHARD TSONG-TAATARII/STAR TRIBUNE VIA AP FILE “It makes it very hard to im- ago to say that police officers boost prices as American shale plement reforms if … the federa- who cause injury or death in the In thisface Junefar-higher 10, 2020 file photo, Minneapolis Police Department firms production tion is in the background saying, course of their job are treated too Chief Police Medaria Arradondo, speaks in Minneapolis. costs. of American troops had been SAUDI ENERGY MINISTRY system. ‘Don’t worry about this, we’ll file leniently by the justice deployed to the kingdom for the Allen Berryman, a retiredofpoa grievance,’” said Steve Fletchfirst time since the Sept. 11, 2001, In this photo released by Saudi Energy Ministry, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Minister lice of sergeant and ministers president of er,chairs one ofa nine citysummit councilof memto third considfull-on shift of how attacksculture over concerns of police Irani- contract Energy ofnegotiations Saudi Arabia, right, virtual the Group 20 energy at the for mosttoofplummeting the 1990s, said who pledged to revamp the union changes,Saudi and Frey is bers departments Minneapolis and er an retaliationinamid regional tenhisstructural office in Riyadh, Arabia, Friday, April 10, 2020, to coordinate a response oil the union its job. police and department. “That sends demand on state around sions. the nation operate,” May- calling prices due to anlawmakers oversupplyto infix the market a downturn in global dueistodoing the pandemic. “People like the idea of due proor Jacob Freyspent said. over the last an arbitration process that he said a strong signal that you can just “They’ve Floydwaging died May after officer reverses roughly half of police ter- ignore leadership. That has, over cess for themselves when they get month war25on American created a culture thatAndrés is very arrested in the state.Arabia and time, Derek Chauvin used to minations praise. ... or anything like that, the deal but its president, that Kuwait, Saudi oil producers while wehis areknee defendtheypure don’tsize seem to like for to change.” an interview Sunday on “60 resistant pin theisground. of the cut it” is unManuel López Obrador, had said but“The Arab Emirates would ing Floyd theirs.to This not howChauvin friends theInUnited he said, that so a Whenthat the city council declined Arradondo Kroll of is Friday has been chargedsaid withSen. second-deprecedented, but, adding then again, he had agreed with officers, cut another 2 millionsaid barrels treat friends,” Kevin Minutes,” progressive discipline by yearthat to put officers lack ... an influencer.” gree murder, third-degree is theofimpact the coronavirus is Trump the additional U.S. will compenoil a day between them atop the last Cramer, a Republican frommurder North “absolutely is partsaid of the probstreet, Fletcher described “He and are countries going to on and manslaughter. Three deal. other OPEC+ having on demand,” Mohamsatethe what Mexico cannot add to management deal.others The three Dakota, before the OPEC+ pushback to immediately come to a reckoning that police officers chargedhave withalready aiding have med Ghulam, an energy analyst at the proposed cuts.as a “protection lem. did not acknowledge U.S. were producers MichaelJames. Friedman, who He said business are going though to be onZanthe racket.” and second-degree “The big Oil Deal withowners OPEC Raymond the cutthey themselves, beenabetting reducingboth output. The Amer- either the Civilian Review Auhimwill to save complain of history they’re go- began murder and manslaughter. But Ghulam and others worried Plus is calling done. This hun- chaired ganehside attended the or video conferican Petroleum Institute laud- right forbethree years, said the were ofslowing re- thority be on the wrong side of histo- that four officers but it may not enough. dreds officers of thousands energy jobs ence. edAll Sunday’s globalwere pact,fired, saying it ing of asupporting oftimes or not resolving is- union’s or theysaid willother be left behind,” Kroll issued a statement “This history is at least temporary rein the United States,” Trump said planned cuts sponse will help get other nations’saying state- ry…Officials any common and telling businesses call ficers chief said.in the deal, meaning sues, they had union’s full support lief for“without the energy industry and refor in a tweet. “I would like to to thank would stand owned oilthe production to follow the the for community for members. of the union’s victories and warned against that rushing to anOne the global economy. standards This industry and council congratulate President Pu- gard 8-million-barrel-per-day cut their lead of U.S. producers are trybe”and is athe probunions the counin 2007,the when judgment. is toopolicing big to beshould let to fail alof Russia andacross King Salman of what from July through enditofperthe tinPolice ing to adjust to plunging demand. happened rightfully frustrates areArabia.” seen as just as powerful, lem the city to curtail thecut powFloyd’s death sparked liance“that showed responsibility with Saudi year and a 6-million-barrel for try Brouillette said the U.S. didoutnot suaded protections officers many.” the Minneapolis Civilian rage Minneapolis and beyond, this agreement,” said Per Magnus The Kremlin said for President 16of months beginning in 2021. Re- enshrining makein commitments of its own er “But it’sthe also very have been crimes, Authority by shielding from who as protests cuts, erupted head of convenient analysis at Vladimir Putinaccused held a of joint call Nysveen, “This will enable the rebalancproduction but around was ablethe to view others to say,“Even especially such viewoila markets finding that comworld amid emphatic for public Rystad Energy. thoughright the with Trump andspecial Saudi privileges King Sal- for ing of the and athe ex- including show the obvious — that calls plunging ‘Hey, it’s problem,’” allowing them to wait 24of hours been sustained police production cutsa union are smaller than man to express support the now, pectedhad rebound of prices against by $15 as demandreform. becauseInof Minneapolis, the pandem- plaint said. needed “And say we be interrogated. Theyspoke also have the steps to are being aimed at an what the market andifonly deal. It also said Putin sep- Friedman perofficer. barrel in the short term,” said to ic isfirst expected slash U.S. oil prothethe union, get rid ofconthe against making public union’s from powerNigeria’s has consisthe union, long seen as a barri- a The postpone stockorbuilding arately with Trump about the oil change statement oil fought duction. remove the a right or istwo, and tradition- union, stymied change, communi- misconduct er. Iranian Chief Medaria Arradondo said tently straintsorproblem, worst for market and claims, other issues. ministry. Oil Minister Bijan Zanlawmakersoffered have been cautious reticent that he would from union ty leaders now changes avoided.”everything.” Mexico say. had initially blocked allyAnalysts ganeh alsowithdraw told state television
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ASON EUGENE “GENE” EFIRD, 94, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his homeLADYS in Stanfield. HARTSELL YOW, Gene born October 9, 1925, in 90, was of Albemarle, passed away Cabarrus to the lateat Simeon Thursday,County June 18, 2020 Trinity Jason Place.Efird and the late Sarah Ella Burris Efird. Inborn addition his1930 Gladys was Mayto27, parents, he was in death by in Oakboro to preceded the late James his wife, Jewell Little Efird; sisters, Monroe Hartsell and Nellie Smith Mary Lambert, Fannie Hartsell. She was alsoAlmond, preceded Minnie Furr, Wilma Burleson and in death by her beloved husband Aileen Huskey; andYow, brothers, Homer of 70 years, J.D. who passed Efird, Efird29, and2017; Wayne Efird, away Getus December and Sr. sisters, Ramelle Efird and Ruby A private Teen Crisco.funeral service will be held on will Saturday, She lie inApril state11, on2020 Monday, at Love’ s Grove Methodist June 22, 2020United from 11:00 am Church Cemetery in Stanfield - 4:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral officiated by Rev. Jimfor White. Burial Home, Albemarle, friends to will at the Love’ s Grove United pay follow their respects, the family will Methodist Church not be present at Cemetery, this time. 4360 The Polk Ford Road, Stanfield. graveside service will be at 10:00 include son23, Gerald amSurvivors on Tuesday, June 2020 Wayne (Gail) Efird ofofAlbemarle; at Stanly Gardens Memory in daughter Lisaofficiated Efird (Mark) Hartsell Albemarle, by Rev. Fred of Stanfield; granddaughters, Carpenter. Kelly Efird Barbee and Lauren She is survived by her daughter, Hartsell (Justin) of Crump; and greatSandra Edwin Albemarle; son, grandsons, Patrick Simmons and Barry YowIan of Albemarle; sisters, Elliot MaryJacob Jane Simmons. Furr of Albemarle, Memorials may made to Love’s Joyce H. Little of be Oakboro; Grove United Methodist grandchildren, YvonneChurch, Edwin PO and Box 276, Stanfield, NC 28163-0276. Matt Edwin and wife Jessica; and great-grandchild, Kasey Edwin. Gladys worked at Belk for many years. She enjoyed basket weaving and baking. Gladys loved her church and church family, and will be missed by all who knew her.
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ONY MONROE SMITH, 72, of Rockwell, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at OUISE WHATLEY POPLIN, his home surrounded family. A 87, of Raleigh, NC,by passed away private family service will be held. Tuesday June 16, 2020 at Transitions Online condolences canHer be made at LifeCare, Raleigh, NC. graveside stanlyfuneralhome.com service will be 11am Saturday June born August 11, 1947 20,Tony 2020was in the Poplin Grove Baptist in StanlyCemetery County towith the Rev. late Pearlie Church Richard Asbury Smith and Emmer Lee Carlisle officiating. Smith. was was the son inApril law of14, Pat Mrs.He Poplin born and Mick Cagle whereGeorgia, he worked at 1933 in Fort Benning, the daughter fish houseoffor many yearsVachel until the late Col. he opened Anchor Seafood Davis Whatley andHouse Margaret in Rockwell. He and wife Becky Lampke Whatley. Shehis was educated owned and operated House at Stephens College inAnchor Columbia, for 25 years before retiring 2009. Missouri. Mrs. Poplin was ainmember Mr. Smith wasBaptist a charter member of Forest Hills Church in and deacon Openshe Door Baptist Raleigh, NC,atwhere taught the Church inolds Richfield. lovedClass the two-year SundayHe School Lord andyears. his family abundantly. for many She was an avid Tony was a wonderful father, reader and loved husband, to cook and takeand grandfather and could fix anything care of her family. he Louise put his was hands on. preceded in death by SmithJohnny is survived by his wife herMr. husband Gaskin Poplin. Becky Cagle Smith of the home, She is survived by two daughters, sons Walter Smith and Robbie Suzanne Louise Waldrep (Jason) Smith; daughter Henderson of Haslet, TX andKayla Jeannie Poplin (Brandon); grandchildren Hutton (Henry) of Raleigh,Danielle, NC Dustin, and Steele Smith,Johnny Keaton and three grandchildren, and Ella Henderson; brother David Waldrep of Haslet, TX, Matthew Smith; sisters Kay Kriechbaum, T. Hutton of Greensboro, NC and Karen Stevenson, Eudy, and Mitchell D. HuttonRuby of Charlotte, NC. Dorothy Smith (Nick). She is preceded in death by her sister, He(Joy) is preceded in death by Dale McElwee. brothers Joe Smith, Wayne Smith, Claude Smith, Wade Smith, Robert Smith, and sister Mary Morris. Memorial contributions can be made to Open Door Baptist Church at 44563 Hwy 52, Richfield, NC 28137 or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County at 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Pauline Tucker
AULINE ELIZABETH ALMOND TUCKER, 98, passed away peacefully at Trinity Place, Albemarle, NC on April 11, 2020. Pauline was born on March 22, 1922 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late John Richard Almond and Alice Ada Ann Lambert Almond. She is survived by her three daughters, Gay Michel (Jack), ANCY CONNELL Oak Island, NC; Pamela SEBASTIAN, 68,Rushing of Oakboro (Foreman), Oakboro, Kathy passed away Friday,NC; June 19, Hunt Albemarle, her 2020(Marc), in Atrium HealthNC; Concord. son,Born ChrisMarch Tucker7,(Chris Lear), 1952 in Washington, DC.she Shewas willthe be greatly Charlotte, NC, missed by her five grandchildren, daughter of Nancy Lee Connell Heather Rushingand Chaney (Shannon), of Kannapolis the late Michael ElizabethShe Michel ReubenRushing, Joseph Connell. Hartzog (Craig), Arlington Jack Michel, Jr. was a member Baptist (Jenn), and Hunt as retired well as Church of Woody Mint Hill and seven great-grandchildren. She also as a secretary in the home leaves behind cherished nieces and construction industry. She loved nephews. music and playing the piano and The family expresses its sincere organ. gratitude the staffby and caregivers She is to survived her at Trinity Place the care they Lee husband of 48for years, Rodney provided Pauline. Sebastian of the home, Gene L. A private(Amy) graveside service will Sebastian of Raleigh andbe held onL. Monday, April(Tracy) 13, 2020. Jason Sebastian of A celebration of Pauline’ s life and legacy Oakboro, brother Reuben Joseph will be held summer. SC and Connell IIIthis of Lancaster, In lieu of flowers, family sister Janet Hill ofthe Kannapolis, requests donations be made to the 3 grandchildren and 1 greatBrightFocus Foundation at www. grandchildren. brightfocus.org.
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ERLE LORRAINE AUSTIN HELMS, 72, of Marshville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at McWhorter Hospice House OHN MAX LAMBERT AKA in Monroe. “Big John” 85 was called home April 28, by Lorraine the Lordwas andborn his angels on1947 in Monroe to theMr. lateLambert Homer David June 12, 2020. Austin and Jewell Delphia-Jane passed away at the W.G. (Bill) Austin. She also preceded Hefner VA was Medical Center- in death by brothers, A.D.was andaTeddy Salisbury, NC. John Korean Austin; and sister, Austin. of the War veteran and Joy a member The family will receive friends American Legion Post 520. from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday, John Lambert was the son of April 10,John 2020Duncan at Hartsell Funeral the late Lambert Home of Albemarle. funeral and Eliza BroadwayThe Lambert. service at amazing 11:00 am on Johnwill wasbean husband, at Pleasant aSaturday wonderful father, Hill andBaptist a loving Church in Marshville, officiated grandfather. He enjoyed being Rev. John Miller and Rev. abyfamily man, reading his Leon Whitley. She will lie in state forout 30 newspapers, helping others minutes to the Shetowill when heprior could, andservice. he loved tell be laidand to rest in the church cemetery. jokes make people laugh and She Whenever is survived by herthink beloved smile. you of Mr. husband ofplease 47 years, PaulofHelms Lambert, think him with the home; son, that Alex smile (Deanna) aofsmile because is what Helms of Pageland; daughter, Paula he would have wanted. (Cristin Helms of wife Mint Hill; He isBrandt) survived by his grandchildren, Mason,ofGrant, and Cynthia L. Lambert the home, Raegan brothers, Boyce, his sonsHelms; John Tilmon (Tim) Royce, TimWilliam Austin; and sisters, Lambert, Trent Lambert Patricia Mullis, and Tarleton. and a daughter, JoyAngel Lambert Memorials be made to the Ritter; severalmay grandchildren, Alzheimer’ s Association, Park John Duncan Lambert,4600 Trena Rd., Suite Simpson, 250, Charlotte, NC 28209. Lambert Matthew Trent Lambert, Charles Michael Lambert, Joshua James Lambert, Caitlin Grace Lambert, several great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, a special nephew-in-law, Michael Poplin and his best friend of many years Zeke Farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Joseph Turner, several sisters and a younger brother. Per Mr. Lambert’s request, there will be no formal funeral service but there will be a celebration of life gathering in the future for family and friends. Since there will be no formal funeral service, in lieu of flowers, HATLEY, 69, of the INDA familyTUCKER would like to ask that passed Monday, youAlbemarle, honor John Max away Lambert’s April 13, 2020. memory by simply being caring born September 18, andLinda kindwas to one another, helping 1950 inout Concord thecan lateand Jacob and others whento you Claris Tucker. She was also preceded passing a smile along to someone in death brother, Terry Lee ever oncebyinher a while. Tucker, and her twin sister, Brenda Tucker Strickland. We know Brenda and Linda are in Heaven watching over us and laughing. Linda was a loving mother, sister, and “Nana.” She was a very giving and loving person. Linda would always do anything she could for others, especially her family. She enjoyed working at FastShop #5, Locust. Linda will be forever loved and greatly missed. Survivors include her son, Alan Hatley and wife, Angela, of Albemarle; brother, Ronnie Tucker and wife, Linda, of Midland; granddaughter, Leslie Hatley; 1 niece; and 2 nephews. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. Linda will be laid to rest during a private committal service at Bethel United Methodist Church, Midland. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Bethel UMC, 12700 Idlebrook Rd, Midland, NC 28107.
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ARL VANCE SPEIGHT, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020. Mr. Speight was born May 22, 1933 to the late Charlie William and Bertha McLester Speight. In addition to his parents, he was HIRLEY MAE HAIRE, 73,also preceded in death by his daughter, of Albemarle passed away on Crystal brothers, April 11,Speight 2020 atColeman; Atrium Health Gad Speight, Raphu Speight, Ruel Stanly. The family will hold a private Speight, Max Speight; sister, Bernice graveside service for Mrs. Haire. Burleson. Shirley was born December 12, Earl in the United States 1946 inserved Washington, DC to the Air Force and retiredBateman from Michelin late Charles Richard and after manyMae years of service. He was a Elizabeth Mulligan Bateman. member Masonic Lodge #348 Shirleyofisthe survived by her husband and Scottish Rite Mason. of 30ayears Vaughn Smith ofEarl enjoyed many things in life, such as, Albemarle; sister Sandra Painter woodworking, horses, and sports. He of Gainesville, VA; half-brother was a member of of South Albemarle Robert Bateman Stevensville, Baptist Church. MD; step-children Heather Smith A graveside service be held of Jacksonville, FL andwill David on Thursday, 25, 2020, Smith of NewJune London, NC; 4at 11:00 am, at Porter Baptist step-grandchildren; nieces Church Cyndi Cemetery, at USVA 52and South, Hentschel of 16562A Leesburg, Norwood, officiated by Rev. Danny Cheryl Hardy of Aylett, VA; 16 grandLaws. and nephews; and Gus the nieces Earl is survived wife of dog. Stanly Funeralbyand Cremation 64 years, Wilma K. Speight; Care of Albemarle is serving the daughter, Lisa (Jackie) Lowder; Haire family. granddaughter, Talia (Patrick) Hutton; great-granddaughter, Katia Jade Hutton; brothers, C.J. Speight, Keith (Sue) Speight; sisters, Helen Teeter, Blanche Almond; brotherin-law, Joel (Carolyn) Kimrey; numerous nieces and nephews.
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ANNY PAUL LUTHER, 65, of Norwood, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Atrium Health Stanly in ROY ALLEN BRIDGES, Albemarle. 56, of Midland, passed away Mr. Luther was born March unexpectedly Saturday, June27, 13, 1955 to the late Robert Fulton and 2020. Helen Luther. He Tucker was born November 16, Danny was survived by his wife, 1963 in Charlotte. to the late Denise Lincoln BurlesonBridges Luther ofand Norwood; James the sons,Mary Jeremy (Karen) Luther and late Lou Hatley Bridges. Jody Luther; step-sons, Bryan Troy was an EMT and Whitley andfor Gregg (Anita) Motor Whitley; Paramedic Charlotte Grandchildren, Danielyears Luther and Speedway for many and was Hunter Zado, as well as his brother, employed at 1st Choice Glass in Bob Luther Jr (Lorena), uncle Jack Monroe. Luther loved nieces, Troy,and akaseveral T-Royother enjoyed nephews and cousins. anything related to the Great Danny recently retired from Outdoors. He was an avid hunter Charlotte Pipe and Foundry after and fisherman. His passion was a dedicated 37 years and worked his music and his vinyl collection. there with his sons andheseveral other Anything after that considered friends and family members. garbage. Danny loved spending time atand Troy was a friend to many his lake housemissed with hisby family and will be truly all. He friends well as vacationing his will be as remembered for his with quick family. Danny and Denise enjoyed wit, self proclaimed handsome listeningand to beach music and loved to charm utmost sarcastic shag dance every chance they could humor. get.To Hethe was an amazing father, loving Regiment - signing off grandfather and great friend to T-Roy News. many. He willinclude never beaforgotten. Survivors daughter, A celebration of life willand be Jessica (Noah) Bellamy announced Nash once the current grandson, of San Antonio, COVID-19 lifted.a Texas. He restrictions also leavesare behind Hartsell Funeral Home sister, Connie Dusel and of husband, Albemarle is serving the Luther Pete of Midland; a brother, Tony family. of Midland; nieces, Bridges Ashley, Amber, Alexis and Braelyn; nephew, Allen (Sarah) and a great nephew, Jamison; his cousins, Rusty and Tommy Bridges; along with many aunts, uncles, and his beloved fur-friend, Grits.
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ERRY FINCHER passed from this life on April 3, 2020 at 8:05 pm. He was surrounded by his family MOORE andOUISE holding the hand ofHULL, the love of 96, Jerry of Midland, passed his life. is preceded in death away Thursday, June 18, by three siblings, two brothers, Billy 2020 atFincher, Huntersville Oaks in Gilbert and Larry Richard Huntersville, NC. Fincher, and one sister, Barbra Joyce Louise was born September 24, Moore. 1923 the late by James Luther and Heto is survived his wife, Eleanor Minnie Chewning Moore. She Kate Fincher of the home, daughter, attended Wingate where Cindy Fincher JacobsCollege of Wingate she met anddaughter marriedin Billy NC., son and law,Hull, Tommy who wasFincher laid to of rest January 9, (Tiffany) New London 2008 on what would have been NC., Step Children, Jimmy (Lisa) their 62nd wedding anniversary. Lanier of Locust NC, Wanda (Bob) She was also preceded in death Krimminger of Locust NC., Eric by her great grandson Wyley (Sharon) Lanier of Charlotte NC., Bratton. Grandchildren-Trey (Gera) Whitson A privateStep-grandchildren, family graveside of Midland, service will beWashington, held July 2, Aaron 2020 Zach (Brittney) at Bethel United Methodist (Kinsey) Washington, Caleb (Nayeli) Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Washington, Beth (Robbie) Setzer, Mark Clontz. Matthew ( April ) Wallace, Step Survivors includeBritlyn-Eve her great-grandchildren, daughter, Cathy Mullis and Washington, Robert Setzer, George husband Wayne MintSetzer Hill, (Sara) Setzer, Tracyof(Rob) son, Phil HullKatie and wife Shelley Bumgardener, Underwood, of Harrisburg, daughter Andrew Underwood, Step great Donna Wilson ofWaylon Murrells great grandchild, George Inlet, SC; grandchildren, Brent Setzer and brother Donald Lewis Widenhouse, Andy Widenhouse, Fincher of Albemarle, NC. Wesli Bratton, Hull, Jerry Fincher Ben will be laidand to rest on Karen Porter; and greatWednesday April 8,2020 at 11:00 am grandchildren, Bratton, at Canton BaptistEli Church. Anyone Gracie Bratton and Avery Faile. interested in attending, please RSVP In704-796-2412. addition thereDr. are many nieces at Phil McCray andPastor nephews and Fincher grand nieces and Tommy will and nephews on both the Moore officiate. and Hull sides of the family that were especially close to “Aunt Louise”. Mrs. Hull possessed a loving spirit that resonated with everyone she came in contact with. She developed a relationship through her later years with Ellen Locklear who became a dear friend and caregiver to both Louise and Bill. The family would like to thank the staff at Elmcroft Assisted Living and Huntersville Oaks for the love and care that was given to their Mother when it was not possible for them to be by her side.
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STATE & NATION
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In this May 24, 2020, file photo, visitors gather on the beach in Newport Beach, Calif., during the coronavirus outbreak.
Planning for summer beach days? Docs share virus safety tips By Kelli Kennedy The Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Americans have never been more ready to get out of the house and bask in the sun. Warm-weather beach destinations are the most popular vacation searches, with Florida — particularly Key West — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and San Diego among the top considerations. According to Tripadvisor, 50% of travelers are looking to book a one- to five-day trip this month, suggesting massive pent-up demand for sand and surf. But the craving for a beach getaway coincides with recent spikes in coronavirus cases in nearly half the states, including beach havens like Florida, Texas and the Carolinas. The good news for beachgoers is that 83% of beaches are now open — up from only 56% two weeks ago, according to the Na-
tional Recreation and Park Association. Experts agree that outdoor activities are relatively low risk because the air helps disperse virus particles, as long as you follow basic precautions. “It is not going to be your typical summer at the shore. Most beaches are going to have restrictions around physical distancing,” said Allison Colman, director of health for the National Recreation and Park Association. Common changes include parking restrictions to control crowds, limits on leisure activities like sunbathing, and nixing coolers, chairs, umbrellas and other gear. Beach rules vary widely by city and county, and visitors should check their destination’s regulations before heading out. In New York City and its suburbs, state beaches are fully open with swimming, though some picnic areas remain off limits, and parking areas on the busiest days may close early to reduce
crowds. Beaches run by the city itself are also open, but swimming is barred. State beaches are open for swimming and sunbathing in Connecticut, where officials have urged people to keep 15 feet between blankets, and many parking lots are at reduced capacity. New Jersey’s public beaches also reopened at reduced capacity and some are not selling daily badges. In California, most beaches, including popular ones in Los Angeles County, are now allowing sunbathing and swimming. Some are maintaining bans on staying in one place, but allow exercise or crossing the sand to reach the water. Beaches also reopened in Miami this month banning groups of more than 10 people, requiring social distancing of 10 feet or more and forbidding canopies. Masks must be worn when social distancing might be difficult. In many areas, “beach ambas-
sadors” are strolling the sand to enforce social distancing. Nearly 50% of agencies are using park rangers, law enforcement or other staff to disperse crowds, Colman said. If you’re downwind from groups of people, even if you’re more than 6 feet apart, respiratory droplets can be blown, putting you at greater risk, said Dr. Shawn Nasseri, a Beverly Hills, California, ear, nose and throat specialist. If it’s not crowded, it might be safe to enjoy a beach day without a mask with a small group, and ideally bring your own towels, toys, chairs and food. If you need to rent equipment, just make sure to use a disinfectant wipe. “The caveat is that people cannot be packed like sardines on the beach. They can’t be sitting on top of each other,” Nasseri said. If the parking lot is full or the beach looks packed, experts advise picking another beach or coming back at off-peak hours like
weekday mornings and evenings. Trickiest to navigate are high-traffic areas like parking lots and narrow ramps to and from the water. Wearing a mask is advised. “People have that quarantine fatigue in LA and other coastal cities, and literally they’re saying, ‘forget it’ ... that’s when we’re seeing bumps,” Nasseri said. Nivek Divincci has been to Miami Beach a half dozen times since it reopened more than two weeks ago and calls it a natural stress reliever. “The breeze, the ocean, the sound of the waves, the sand — everything about it makes it feel like you’re in a better place,” said the 20-year-old real estate agent. On most visits, he’s gone with his roommate or a few other people, practiced social distancing and felt safe, except once. “It was crowded and people were breaking the guidelines ... no masks,” he said, noting that the groups starting getting larger. “They were touching each other 24/7 and they were even sharing drinks at one point.” Nasseri says a car-ride getaway is safe as long as vacationers follow social distancing at fuel stops, stay at hotels following CDC guidelines for sanitation, and stick to takeout meals to avoid crowds.
US Marine killed in parachute jump found purpose in service By James Laporta The Associated Press AS A SMALL-TOWN high school sports star, Wolf Weninger left his native Ohio to play college football but by age 23 found himself searching for a purpose that would guide him through life. Weninger found that purpose when he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Five years in, Weninger had emerged from uncertainty to join special operations and channel his confidence as a leader into a mission that motivated him. Sgt. Wolfgang Kyle “Wolf” Weninger, 28, was set to graduate Friday from the U.S. Army Airborne School at Ft. Benning, Georgia, where he went to learn how to become a paratrooper. On Tuesday, he was killed during a training jump. Hours after his death under circumstances the military has not yet detailed, two Marines in uniform pulled up to the home of his father, Ernst Weninger, in Concord, Ohio. “When I saw two uniformed Marines get out of the car, I knew instinctively that something had happened,” Ernst Weninger said. Marine Forces Special Operations Command said the incident is under investigation. Col. Travis Homiak, the commanding officer
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This photo provided by his family shows Sgt. Wolfgang “Wolf” K. Weninger with his girlfriend, Shannon Riggins, at the Marine Corps ball in 2019 near Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. of Marine Raider Training Center, called Weninger “an incredibly smart, dedicated, and dependable Marine.” Ernst Weninger still has pictures of his son’s youth sports exploits in his office, accomplishments they celebrated in the moment. But to the father, the important thing is that the son had found himself. “The thing that you want as a parent is that your kids grow up
to be a decent human being and to find their niche. To have the fullness of life and explore all these things that God gave you the talents to do,” Ernst Weninger said in an interview. “And he did, he found his niche that he’d always been looking for.” Wolf Weninger’s on-field exploits were regularly featured in The News-Herald, the local newspaper that covers the village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. One arti-
cle from his senior year recounts Weninger crediting his Kenston High School teammates for victory over rival Chardon High School. He also was a hockey standout who as a youth traveled to Russia to play for his local club team. “I believe you find leaders, you don’t build them,” said Jim Revak, Weninger’s former hockey coach. “He was a natural leader and was our most valuable player.” Weninger attended the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., to play football, then transferred to Valparaiso University in Indiana, where he was a backup quarterback. Despite his imposing physical size — 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds — and obvious athleticism that could mean an inflated ego, his father said he was a kind heart and deeply loyal. “He loves his family and his friends,” Ernst Weninger told The Associated Press, before joking that, “He was not a saint, I mean, I think he holds the record for the most traffic tickets in the history of Geauga County, Ohio.” Drifting through his early 20s, feeling lost, Weninger struck upon an idea: join the Marine Corps. “I thought I was going to pass out,” said his father, who tried talking his son into becoming an officer or joining the U.S. Air
Force, like he did. “Nope, had to pick the toughest deal and I couldn’t talk him out of it.” Weninger excelled in the Marine Corps from when he joined in May 2015, and was selected as an honor graduate from boot camp. He then served as an armory custodian for several years but struggled with feeling stuck in an unfulfilling job, his father said. “At some point, he begins an acquaintance with some of these Marine Raiders down at Camp Lejeune and he tells me that these guys are different,” Ernst Weninger said. Wolf Weninger reported to Marine Forces Special Operations Command in North Carolina in January 2019. He completed the grueling, seven-month Individual Training Course in October and earned the coveted Marine special operator insignia. “Wolf was a larger-than-life personality that drew everyone in the room to him,” Army Green Beret Staff Sgt. Nicholas Guy told the AP. “He was charismatic and boisterous, self-deprecating and convivial when he was with the people he loved most. His deadpan delivery of silly-one liners melted away when he couldn’t keep a straight face any longer.” Guy added: “We lost a brother and friend; America lost a son and patriot.”
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Twin City Herald
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RBC Heritage golf tournament
Webb Simpson lines up his shot on the 18th green, on a course with no fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic, during the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Sunday, June 21, 2020, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. Read more on page 3.
WHAT’S HAPPENING City backs off shifting $1M from police to poverty efforts Winston-Salem has backed off a plan that would have shifted $1 million away from the police department and toward anti-poverty efforts. City council members originally believed that $1 million was available to transfer out of the police department’s budget because several police positions were expected to go unfilled. But overtime pay often comes from money for vacant positions. City council members approved a budget Monday that does not shift police funds. They voted instead to set up a panel that would recommend that $1 million be spent on anti-poverty efforts if the money becomes available and the city agrees. AP
Fugitive wanted in WinstonSalem for rape arrested in Arizona A fugitive wanted in a rape case has been arrested in a small Arizona city south of Phoenix. Eloy police say 41-year-old Enrique MartinezGarcia was taken into custody June 3 on a felony arrest warrant. MartinezGarcia was wanted by the WinstonSalem Police Department on suspicion of first-degree rape of a child and statutory rape. Prosecutors say that in North Carolina, first-degree rape of a child is a felony that could carry a sentence of 12 years to life in prison without parole. AP
Salisbury approves measure to move Confederate monument Salisbury has approved a measure that would remove a 111-year-old Confederate monument depicting a Greek goddess holding a dying Confederate soldier. Salisbury’s police chief has deemed the monument to be a public safety threat. It has been the site of heated protests, including people firing gun shots into the air, police in riot gear using tear gas and injuries to an officer. The city approved an agreement to pay to move the statue to a cemetery. The local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy owns the monument. It has 10 days to sign the agreement. AP
Judge throws out parts of N.C. workplace undercover law By Gary D. Robertson The Associated Press RALEIGH — In a victory for animal rights activists, a federal judge has thrown out portions of a North Carolina law designed to discourage undercover employees at farms and other workplaces from taking documents or footage. Several groups sued state officials for a 2015 law that provides civil penalties and damages against people whom bill supporters labeled as purposefully getting jobs to steal company secrets or record purported maltreatment. The plaintiffs, which include People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said the measure violated the U.S. Constitution by stifling their ability to investigate employers for illegal or unethical conduct. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in 2018 a ruling by U.S. District Judge Thomas Schroeder of Winston-Salem to dismiss the case. Directed by the appeals judges to review the
case again, Schroeder wrote late last week that four subsections of the law violated the First Amendment rights of the groups. Attorneys for the state officials and the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, another defendant, failed to demonstrate that the free-speech restrictions placed upon the groups were necessary because somehow current employer trespassing laws aren’t effective, Schroeder said. “Where the government posits no compelling interest and does not attempt to show that a law is narrowly tailored, as is its burden, it cannot succeed,” Schroeder wrote Friday in declaring two of the four subsections as unconstitutional. PETA said it had wanted to conduct an undercover investigation at testing laboratories at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill but decided against it because of fear of prosecution under what’s called the “Property Protection Act.” Other states have passed similar legislation labeled by some
as “ag-gag” laws. They’ve been declared unconstitutional in a handful of states, animal rights groups say. The law “was an attempt to bully and threaten those working for transparency, free speech and the public good. We brought this lawsuit for the sake of the health and safety of all citizens of North Carolina, and are glad to see this law struck down today,” the plaintiffs said in a news release Monday. The Farm Bureau Federation, which intervened in the original lawsuit, didn’t immediately comment on the ruling, which could be appealed. Attorney General Josh Stein and UNC-Chapel Hill’s chancellor were also named defendants. Stein’s Department of Justice, which helped represent them in court, is reviewing the decision, a department spokesperson said Monday evening. A coalition of more than 20 media organizations filed a brief supporting the plaintiffs, which also included the Center for Food Safety, Animal Legal Defense
BB&T Ballpark renamed Truist Stadium Home of the Winston-Salem Dash will feature new Truist identity throughout facility
WINSTON-SALEM — Truist Bank and the Winston-Salem Dash announced that BB&T Ballpark will be renamed Truist Stadium as a continuation of its naming rights partnership with the Dash. Truist Stadium’s branding will include the Truist logo and signature color of Truist Purple. The full brand transition will take place in June with expected completion by the end of the summer. “Truist is very committed to the Winston-Salem and the Triad region. We’ve had an excellent partnership with the Winston-Salem Dash over the past 10 years as BB&T and we look for-
ward to continuing our legacy with them as Truist,” said Cantey Alexander, Triad Regional President for Truist. “Truist Stadium remains a great family-friendly destination in the community. Some of the best memories I’ve had with my daughters have been while attending games at the ballpark.” “For the past decade BB&T Ballpark has served as a prime example of BB&T’s commitment to making our community an enjoyable place to live, work, and play,” said C.J. Johnson, President of the Winston-Salem Dash. “We are thrilled to transition to a new chapter of creating memories at Truist Stadium.” The Dash have ranked in the top two in attendance out of thirty Class A Advanced baseball all ten seasons that the ballpark has been their home. They
“We are thrilled to transition to a new chapter of creating memories at Truist Stadium.” C.J. Johnson, President of the Winston-Salem Dash also became the fastest Class A Advanced team to reach both one and two million fans in attendance in a new stadium. The venue was named the 2010 Ballpark of the Year by BASEBALLPARKS.COM and the 2016 Class A Advanced Facility of the Year award by Ballpark Digest. Since moving into the stadium, the region has been named the ninth best market in the country out
“Where the government posits no compelling interest and does not attempt to show that a law is narrowly tailored, as is its burden, it cannot succeed.” Thomas Schroeder, U.S. District judge Fund and American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In 2015, then-Gov. Pat McCrory had vetoed the Property Protection Act, saying the measure pushed by fellow Republicans fell short of protecting honest workers who uncover criminal activity. Other critics of the bill said it would halt exposes of animal cruelty at farms and meat-packing plants or intimidate nursing home workers from reporting elder abuse. The General Assembly overrode McCrory’s veto. The law’s chief sponsor said at the time that whistleblowers who sought jobs under valid pretenses would still be protected under state law.
of 211 minor league markets by Sports Business Journal. Due to the COVID-19 Virus, the start of the 2020 season has been delayed indefinitely. The Dash are working with the Carolina League, Minor League Baseball and Major League Baseball to determine when games will be able to begin. The Dash will adhere to all local and state guidelines for ballpark activities. Once it is safe to entertain guests, the Dash and Truist will host several community events. In addition to the Dash 70game regular season schedule the facility annually hosts over 200 events, including movie nights, weddings, and proms, truly making it an entertainment destination for the entire community. Also, through the Dash MVP Program, which Truist supports, teachers at over 70 schools across seven counties are provided prizes to positively impact the educational experience for over 40,000 students.
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OPINION | BEN SHAPIRO
Our totalitarian moment AMERICA FEELS LIKE IT’S FALLING APART. That’s because it is. There are two ways to achieve unity in any group. The first is to set up a few serious standards of conduct, policed with the absolute minimum of compulsion, and then allow freedom in all other matters. This was the founding vision for our federal government. In this vision, we agree not to infringe upon one another’s life, liberty and property, and we create a government capable of preventing or prosecuting such infringements. Then, so long as we abide by those simple standards, we are free to pursue our own paths. Diverse ways of life can coexist within this broader group membership. Governance becomes largely a matter of localism — places with homogenous values setting further standards for their group membership. But our broadest-group membership is easy to obtain and easy to maintain. The founding vision for unity presupposed a flawed human nature: People were capable of sin individually but capable of the greatest sin when backed with the power of federal force. The founding vision for unity also presupposed an agreement on the nature of rights and liberty: No man had a right to demand anything from his neighbor. Furthermore, the founding vision for unity presupposed that our strongest bonds would exist outside of government — in our families, our communities, our churches. The founding vision has now been abandoned in pursuit of something more fulfilling: a communitarian vision of reality in which the will of the mob is perceived as virtuous; in which every man has the right to protect himself from the vicissitudes of life and the cruelties of history by demanding redress from his neighbors; in which our strongest bonds are forged at the most centralized level. This second path toward unity requires purification. This path seeks homogeneity in place of diversity, top-down standards in place of localism. Standards for membership are not weak or broad — membership cannot be obtained simply by avoiding encroaching on
others’ life, liberty or property. Membership can only be obtained and maintained through strict compliance with an increasingly arcane set of rules and standards. Politically, this means a demanding legal regime with heavy coercion. Culturally, this means braying mobs of ideological enforcers, casting out unbelievers into the cornfields. This second model of governance is promoted by the political left today. In this view, diversity of viewpoint cannot be allowed; unity of viewpoint in all things is the predicate for all serious change. Once the group has been purified, change will require only the snap of a finger. No more gridlock; no more conversation. The collective can be activated quickly and powerfully. This second model of governance is totalitarian in nature, and it is toward that model we are now moving as a society. Politically, those who deny that the collective ought to have the power to override individual rights must be punished; culturally, they must be exiled. They must be deemed unworthy. To stand up for individual rights in this climate means to be labeled a defender of privilege. To deny the systemic evil of the United States means to betray your moral unworthiness. The great irony is that the second model of unity — the totalitarian purification rituals we watch before us — will never achieve unity. It will achieve further division, as more and more people fall short of ideological purity, or refuse to bow before the ideological demands of the perpetual revolutionaries. We could agree to live with one another, as individuals under the broader rubric of rights. If we don’t, we won’t be living with one another at all. Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com. Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com.
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WEEKLY CRIME REPORT DEATH NOTICES ♦ James Thomas Andrews, 83, of Forsyth County, died June 18, 2020. ♦ Gary Lynn Ball, 59, of Rural Hall, died June 18, 2020. ♦ Billy Joe Davis, 88, of Clemmons, died June 20, 2020. ♦ Michelle De Stasio, 72, died June 19, 2020. ♦ Katherine Eloise Derrah 88, of Kernersville, died June 18, 2020. ♦ Lorraine J. Dobbins, 95, died June 21, 2020. ♦ Marian Callis Funderburk, 97, of Bessemer City, died June 21, 2020. ♦ Brian Fitzroy O’Dunn Hall, 56, died June 20, 2020. ♦ Ronald Lee Hawkins, 66, of Lewisville, died June 18, 2020. ♦ Mary McCarrick Holahan, 84, died June 17, 2020. ♦ Annie New Kendall, 75, of Winston- Salem, died June 18, 2020. ♦ Russell “Rusty” Lynn Kerr, 60, of Kernersville, died June 18, 2020. ♦ Robert “Evan” Miller, 38, of Winston-Salem, died June 19, 2020. ♦ Robert Allen Morris, 88, of Winston-Salem, died June 17, 2020. ♦ Brenda Grier Norris, 64, died June 17, 2020. ♦ Hazel Haymore Phillips, 86, of Winston-Salem, died June 19, 2020. ♦ Vonnie Sue Evans Smith, 84, of Winston-Salem, died June 18, 2020. ♦ William “Myles” Towery, 87, of Forest City, died June 21, 2020. ♦ Betty Branscomb Vernon, 90, of Winston-Salem, died June 19, 2020. ♦ Robert Steven Walker, 57, of Kernersville, died June 19, 2020. ♦ Lou Weisner, 81, of Yadkinville, died June 20, 2020. ♦ Philip Ray West, Sr., 72, of Forsyth County, died June 17 ,2020. ♦ Jon Enoch Yellin, 79, of Kernersville, died June 19, 2020.
♦ ALFORD, ALIYAH PHANTASIA was arrested on a charge of BREAKING/LARC-FELONY at 1529 PETERS CREEK PW on 6/21/2020 ♦ Atwood, Steven Wayne (M/35) Arrest on chrg of Probation Violation (M), at 5701 Stanleyville Dr/university Pw, Winstonsalem, NC, on 6/18/2020 03:21. ♦ Barker, Benji Lee (M/42) Arrest on chrg of 1) Drugs-poss Sched Ii (F) and 2) Fail To Appear/compl (F), at 1622 Harper Spring Dr, Clemmons, NC, on 6/19/2020 23:40 ♦ Batura, Brett Stephen (M/55) Arrest on chrg of Fail To Register - Sex Offender Registration, F (F), at 301 N Church St, Winstonsalem, NC, on 6/18/2020 10:10 ♦ BAXTER, JASHAUN LAMONT was arrested on a charge of COMMUNICATE THREATS at 1869 S HAWTHORNE RD on 6/21/2020 ♦ Berry, Amanda Ann (F/37) Arrest on chrg of 1) Asslt On Off/st Emp (M) and 2) Resisting Arrest (M), at 3658 Clemmons Rd/lewisville-clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC, on 6/21/2020 01:06. ♦ Brown, Michael Ray (M/41) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female (M), at 12047 Nc I-50, Winston Salem, NC, on 6/17/2020 14:29. ♦ CARPENTER, COREY CLEVON was arrested on a charge of VAND-PERSONAL PROP at 4625 BAUX MOUNTAIN RD on 6/22/2020 ♦ CARTER, CAMERON TYLER was arrested on a charge of PROBATION VIOLATION at 3184 PETERS CREEK PW on 6/20/2020 ♦ Carter, Michael Wayne (M/46) Arrest on chrg of 1) Possession Control Substance Jail (F) and 2) Misd Poss Controlled Substance (M), at 350 Fishel Rd, Winstonsalem, NC, on 6/21/2020 10:52. ♦ CASTRO, JOSE MORALES was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 3333 SILAS CREEK PW on 6/20/2020 ♦ CREWS, DEQUARRUS OBRIAN was arrested on a charge of WEAP-POSS BY FELON at 720 FERRELL CT on 6/21/2020 ♦ FLOWERS, GERALD ERNEST was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 201 N
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♦ FORGETTE, ARIEL BRIANA was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT-SIMPLE at 2443 SINK ST on 6/21/2020
♦ MAULTSBY, LARRY JUNIOR was arrested on a charge of COMMUNICATE THREATS at 201 N CHURCH ST on 6/23/2020
♦ Friesen, Jeremy Ernest (M/37) Arrest on chrg of Assault-simple (M), at 6405 Germanton Rd, Rural Hall, NC, on 6/19/2020 20:40. ♦ GADSON, DAQUAN MONTA was arrested on a charge of FELON ADW/SER INJURY at 1569 LAWRENCE WY on 6/21/2020 ♦ Hagerman, Jeffrey Harvey (M/43) Arrest on chrg of 1) B&e-vehicle (F), 2) Contrib Delinq Minor (M), and 3) Ndl Suspended / Revoked (M), at 1050 Bethania-rural Hall Rd, Rural Hall, NC, on 6/21/2020 09:46. ♦ HAIRSTON, RODERICK LORENZO was arrested on a charge of COMMUNICATE THREATS at 201 N CHURCH ST on 6/21/2020 ♦ HARDING, THOMAS DANIEL was arrested on a charge of ASSLT ON OFF/ST EMP at 165 CROWNE CHASE DR on 6/20/2020 ♦ Hawkins, Isaiah Elonzo (M/20) Arrest on chrg of 1) B&e-vehicle (F), 2) B&e-vehicle (F), 3) B&evehicle (F), 4) B&e-vehicle (F), 5) Larceny-felony (F), and 6) Larceny-firearm (F), at 301 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 6/19/2020 07:00. ♦ HENDERSON, JENNIFER LYNNE was arrested on a charge of DRUGS-POSS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCEMETHAMPHETAMINE>LESS THAN 1 at 4800 KESTER MILL RD on 6/20/2020 ♦ HENRY, WAYNE NATHANIEL was arrested on a charge of VAND-PERSONAL PROP at 201 N CHURCH ST on 6/22/2020 ♦ IMBLER, CHASE FERGESON was arrested on a charge of POSS HEROIN at 209 N SPRUCE ST on 6/22/2020 ♦ MASSEY, KEITH WAYNE was arrested on a charge of MASTURBATION IN PUBLIC at 201 N CHURCH ST on 6/20/2020 ♦ MASSEY, KEITH WAYNE was arrested on a charge of MASTURBATION IN PUBLIC at 201 N CHURCH ST on
♦ Meadows, James William (M/48) Arrest on chrg of 1) P/w/i/s/d Sched Ii (F), 2) Drugs-poss Sched Iv (M), and 3) Drug Paraphernalia (M), at 1622 Harper Spring Dr, Clemmons, NC, on 6/19/2020 23:40. ♦ Melton, Jerry Wayne (M/37) Arrest on chrg of 1st Degree Trespass, M (M), at 5163 New St, Walkertown, NC, on 6/19/2020 21:00. ♦ Plemmons, Brooks Janzen (M/34) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female (M), at 5921 Cutters Creek Ct, Pfafftown, NC, on 6/20/2020 19:04. ♦ Quesinberry, Amy Susan (F/38) Arrest on chrg of 1) B&e-vehicle (F), 2) Contrib Delinq Minor (M), 3) Fail To Appear/compl (M), 4) Fail To Appear/compl (M), 5) Fail To Appear/compl (M), and 6) Fail To Appear/compl (M), at 1050 Bethania-rural Hall Rd, Rural Hall, NC, on 6/21/2020 14:33. ♦ Rockwell, Diamante Eddie (M/21) Arrest on chrg of 1) B&e-vehicle (F), 2) B&e-vehicle (F), 3) B&e-vehicle (F), 4) B&evehicle (F), 5) Larceny-firearm (F), 6) Larceny-felony (F), and 7) Weap-poss By Felon (F), at 301 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 6/19/2020 07:00. ♦ Rockwell, Diamante Eddie (M/21) Arrest on chrg of 1) B&evehicle (F), 2) B&e-vehicle (F), 3) B&e-vehicle (F), 4) B&e-vehicle (F), 5) B&e-vehicle (F), 6) B&evehicle (F), 7) B&e-vehicle (F), 8) B&e-vehicle (F), 9) B&e-vehicle (F), 10) B&e-vehicle (F), 11) B&e-vehicle (F), 12) B&e-vehicle (F), 13) B&e-vehicle (F), 14) B&e-vehicle (F), 15) B&e-vehicle (F), 16) B&e-vehicle (F), 17) B&e-vehicle (F), 18) B&e-vehicle (F), 19) B&e-vehicle (F), 20) B&e-vehicle (F), 21) B&e-vehicle (F), 22) B&e-vehicle (F), 23) B&e-vehicle (F), 24) B&e-vehicle (F), 25) B&e-vehicle (F), 26) B&e-vehicle (M), 27) B&e-vehicle (M), 28) B&e-vehicle (F), 29) B&e-vehicle (F), 30) B&e-vehicle (F), 31) B&e-vehicle (F), 32) B&e-vehicle (F), 33) B&e-vehicle (F), 34) B&e-vehicle (F), 35) B&e-vehicle (F), 36) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), 37) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), 38) Larceny/
misdemeanor (M), 39) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), 40) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), 41) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), 42) Larcenyfirearm (F), 43) Larceny-felony (F), 44) Larceny-felony (F), 45) Larceny-felony (F), 46) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), 47) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), 48) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), 49) Larcenyfirearm (F), 50) Weap-poss By Felon (F), and 51) Weap-poss By Felon (F), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 6/19/2020 19:30. ♦ Solomon, Kayla Nicole (F/32) Arrest on chrg of Probation Violation (M), at 6700 Germanton Rd, Germanton, NC, on 6/21/2020 01:30. ♦ STUCKEY, MARQUISHA NIQUE was arrested on a charge of FELON ADW/SER INJURY at 1605 ZUIDER ZEE CT on 6/21/2020 ♦ Thompson, Christopher Brandon (M/35) Arrest on chrg of 1) Communicate Threats (M), 2) Breaking/enter-misd (M), 3) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 4) Vand-personal Prop (M), 5) Resisting Arrest (M), 6) Speeding To Elude Arrest (F), and 7) Reckless Driving (M), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 6/21/2020 21:01. ♦ Tolliver, Lashanda Rochelle (F/27) Arrest on chrg of Murderfirst Deg (F), at 2O1 N Church St, Winston Salem, NC, on 6/19/2020 13:20. ♦ Tucker, Destiny Kamara (F/22) Arrest on chrg of 1) B&e-vehicle (M), 2) B&e-vehicle (F), 3) B&e-vehicle (F), 4) B&e-vehicle (M), 5) Larceny-firearm (F), and 6) Larceny-felony (F), at 301 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 6/19/2020 08:00. ♦ WATKINS, JOE NATHAN was arrested on a charge of VIO. PROTECTIVE ORDER BY COURTS ANOTHER STATE/ INDIAN TRIBE at 102 NORTHWOODS CR on 6/22/2020 ♦ WATLINGTON, LARRY DOUGLAS was arrested on a charge of RESISTING ARREST at 899 WAUGHTOWN ST/S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR on 6/21/2020 ♦ WIDENER, MELODY STARR was arrested on a charge of VIO. PROTECTIVE ORDER BY COURTS ANOTHER STATE/ INDIAN TRIBE at 361 WATER LILY CR on 6/21/2020
Twin City Herald for Wednesday, June 24, 2020
SPORTS SIDELINE REPORT COLLEGE BASKETBALL
College coaches recommend required Black history courses Kansas City, Mo. The new committee formed by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to address racism and diversity recommended Monday that high schools and colleges establish required courses on Black history for graduation. The proposal is the first to come from the Committee on Racial Reconciliation since it was established in response to the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd and other race-related incidents in America. Committee cochair Frank Martin, the South Carolina coach whose parents fled Cuba and settled in Florida, said he hopes the committee is able to address issues of racial injustice not only within intercollegiate athletics but society in general.
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Panthers’ McCaffrey, Thompson look to unite Charlotte through sports The two players announced an outreach program that involves the CharlotteMecklenburg Police and the Boys & Girls Club The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — Panthers AllPro running back Christian McCaffrey is partnering with linebacker Shaq Thompson in an effort to unite the Charlotte community through sports programs for underserved youth through the “22 Together” program. They say their goal is to use
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sports as a vehicle to help address the divides that exist between the public and law enforcement. The players say they will be working in partnership with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department’s Police Activities League (PAL) and the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Greater Charlotte to offer football, flag football, and cheerleading programs free of charge to underserved youth in Charlotte. The youth will be able to participate as soon as August and with the support and mentorship of coaches from Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD and other community leaders.
“With the support of Christian, Shaq and 22 Together, and partnering with the Boys and Girls Club, we can be united in our effort to reach more kids and, through them, have an even broader impact on our community, including for our officers who gain much from their experiences as mentors and coaches,” Major Tonya Arrington of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department said in a release. McCaffrey said right now it is important to make an effort to help the community work through the divisions that exist. “Sports for me have always been a place for opportunity
“When we come together on a field of play, it helps unite us everywhere else.” Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and for building a strong sense of team,” McCaffrey said. “It is a place where we can communicate values and begin building a more peaceful society. Thompson said when McCaffrey asked him to support the program it was “an easy decision.” “This is exactly what our community needs right now,” Thompson said. “Something positive, uniting members of our community and police. This unity creates a bond and focuses on kids, so no kid feels left behind and suffers.”
SOCCER
NWSL team withdraws from tourney after COVID-19 positives Herriman, Utah The Orlando Pride have withdrawn from the upcoming National Women’s Soccer League tournament after six players and four staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The NWSL is the first professional team sport scheduled to return amid the coronavirus pandemic. The month-long Challenge Cup tournament is set to start Saturday in Utah. Another round of testing will take place to confirm the results, the league said in announcing the positive tests Monday. Because of the number of positive results and the short time before the start of the tournament, the Pride withdrew.
NFL
Cowboys’ Prescott signs 1-year tender Dallas Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott signed his $31.4 million tender under the franchise tag Monday. That comes just over three weeks before the July 15 deadline to agree on a long-term deal. By signing the offer under the franchise tag, Prescott is obligated to report for all team activities or risk being fined. He didn’t participate in the club’s virtual offseason program while unsigned. Prescott, the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, played the final year of his rookie contract on just a $2 million salary.
GOLF
PGA Championship confirms no fans for Harding Park San Francisco The PGA of America confirmed Monday the first golf major of the year won’t have spectators. The PGA Championship, originally scheduled for May 1417 at Harding Park in San Francisco, now is set for Aug. 6-9 and will be the first of three majors this year. The U.S. Open moved from June to Sept. 17-20 in New York, with the Masters moving to November two weeks before Thanksgiving. The British Open was canceled. It has not yet been determined if the other two majors will have fans.
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Carolina Panthers teammates Christian McCaffrey, left, and Shaq Thompson, center, have partnered with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and the Boys & Girls Club to help underserved youth.
Simpson celebrates a Father’s Day win at Harbour Town The Wake Forest alumnus earned his second PGA Tour win of the season By Doug Ferguson The Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Webb Simpson celebrated another victory on Father’s Day, this time with a tartan jacket instead of a U.S. Open trophy. In a wild sprint to the finish after a three-hour storm delay, Simpson ran off five birdies in a six-hole stretch on the back nine at Harbour Town and closed with a 7-under 64 for a one-shot victory over Abraham Ancer. Simpson, a Raleigh native who played collegiately at Wake Forest, won the U.S. Open at Olympic Club in 2012. The U.S. Open has been scheduled to end on Father’s Day every year since 1976, but it was moved to September this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The RBC Heritage filled the spot on the schedule and Simpson, now a father of five, became a winner for the second time this year with a record score at Harbour Town. He didn’t have much of a choice with so many low scores on a soft course with little wind. He finished at 22-under 262, breaking by two the tournament record set by Brian Gay in 2009. “It was a crazy day,” Simpson said. “I didn’t get it going until 12 and then the putts started going in and I started getting confident. It’s amazing to be standing here right now.” Simpson, who won the Phoenix Open in February, moved to No. 5 in the world. He also moved to the top of the FedEx Cup. It was a tough runner-up finish for Ancer, trying to become the
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Webb Simpson waves after finishing the final round at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Simpson earned his second win of the PGA Tour season and seventh of his career. fifth straight winner of the RBC Heritage to capture his first PGA Tour victory at Harbour Town. He hit all 18 greens in regulation and tied for the lead with a bold fairway metal over the trees to the par-5 15th that set up a two-putt birdie. He also stayed in the game with a birdie on the 17th. Ancer shot 65. There was just no catching Simpson, whose only birdies were on the par 5s on the front nine until he couldn’t miss. He rolled in birdie putts from 10 feet and 20 feet on the 12th and 13th, two-putted for birdie on the 15th and then sealed it with two more birdies from 15 feet and 18 feet. Colonial winner Daniel Berg-
er also stayed in the mix by chipping in for birdie on the 17th and closing with a 65. Tyrrell Hatton, whose last tournament was his victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, was leading until a poor tee shot led to bogey on the 13th, and bogeys were hard to recover from on this day. He shot 66 and tied for third. Dylan Frittelli had the low score of a tournament filled with them, a 62 that put him in the lead before the final groups even teed off. Justin Thomas had a 63 and tied him. Both knew it wasn’t going to hold up, especially after returning from a storm delay to still conditions and even softer conditions.
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STATE & NATION
Planning for summer beach days? Docs share virus safety tips By Kelli Kennedy The Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Americans have never been more ready to get out of the house and bask in the sun. Warm-weather beach destinations are the most popular vacation searches, with Florida — particularly Key West — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and San Diego among the top considerations. According to Tripadvisor, 50% of travelers are looking to book a one- to five-day trip this month, suggesting massive pent-up demand for sand and surf. But the craving for a beach getaway coincides with recent spikes in coronavirus cases in nearly half the states, including beach havens like Florida, Texas and the Carolinas. The good news for beachgoers is that 83% of beaches are now open — up from only 56% two weeks ago, according to the National Recreation and Park Association. Experts agree that outdoor activities are relatively low risk because the air helps disperse virus particles, as long as you follow basic precautions. “It is not going to be your typical summer at the shore. Most beaches are going to have restrictions around physical distancing,” said Allison Colman, director of health for the National Recreation and
Park Association. Common changes include parking restrictions to control crowds, limits on leisure activities like sunbathing, and nixing coolers, chairs, umbrellas and other gear. Beach rules vary widely by city and county, and visitors should check their destination’s regulations before heading out. In New York City and its suburbs, state beaches are fully open with swimming, though some picnic areas remain off limits, and parking areas on the busiest days may close early to reduce crowds. Beaches run by the city itself are also open, but swimming is barred. State beaches are open for swimming and sunbathing in Connecticut, where officials have urged people to keep 15 feet between blankets, and many parking lots are at reduced capacity. New Jersey’s public beaches also reopened at reduced capacity and some are not selling daily badges. In California, most beaches, including popular ones in Los Angeles County, are now allowing sunbathing and swimming. Some are maintaining bans on staying in one place, but allow exercise or crossing the sand to reach the water. Beaches also reopened in Miami this month banning groups of more than 10 people, requiring so-
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In this May 24, 2020, file photo, visitors gather on the beach in Newport Beach, Calif., during the coronavirus outbreak. cial distancing of 10 feet or more and forbidding canopies. Masks must be worn when social distancing might be difficult. In many areas, “beach ambassadors” are strolling the sand to enforce social distancing. Nearly 50% of agencies are using park rangers, law enforcement or other staff to disperse crowds, Colman said. If you’re downwind from groups of people, even if you’re more than 6 feet apart, respiratory droplets can be blown, putting you at greater risk, said Dr. Shawn Nasseri, a Beverly Hills, California,
“The caveat is that people cannot be packed like sardines on the beach. They can’t be sitting on top of each other.” Dr. Shawn Nasseri ear, nose and throat specialist. If it’s not crowded, it might be safe to enjoy a beach day without a mask with a small group, and ide-
ally bring your own towels, toys, chairs and food. If you need to rent equipment, just make sure to use a disinfectant wipe. “The caveat is that people cannot be packed like sardines on the beach. They can’t be sitting on top of each other,” Nasseri said. If the parking lot is full or the beach looks packed, experts advise picking another beach or coming back at off-peak hours like weekday mornings and evenings. Trickiest to navigate are high-traffic areas like parking lots and narrow ramps to and from the water. Wearing a mask is advised. “People have that quarantine fatigue in LA and other coastal cities, and literally they’re saying, ‘forget it’ ... that’s when we’re seeing bumps,” Nasseri said. Nivek Divincci has been to Miami Beach a half dozen times since it reopened more than two weeks ago and calls it a natural stress reliever. “The breeze, the ocean, the sound of the waves, the sand — everything about it makes it feel like you’re in a better place,” said the 20-year-old real estate agent. On most visits, he’s gone with his roommate or a few other people, practiced social distancing and felt safe, except once. “It was crowded and people were breaking the guidelines ... no masks,” he said, noting that the groups starting getting larger. “They were touching each other 24/7 and they were even sharing drinks at one point.” Nasseri says a car-ride getaway is safe as long as vacationers follow social distancing at fuel stops, stay at hotels following CDC guidelines for sanitation, and stick to takeout meals to avoid crowds.
US Marine killed in parachute jump found purpose in service By James Laporta The Associated Press AS A SMALL-TOWN high school sports star, Wolf Weninger left his native Ohio to play college football but by age 23 found himself searching for a purpose that would guide him through life. Weninger found that purpose when he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Five years in, Weninger had emerged from uncertainty to join special operations and channel his confidence as a leader into a mission that motivated him. Sgt. Wolfgang Kyle “Wolf” Weninger, 28, was set to graduate Friday from the U.S. Army Airborne School at Ft. Benning, Georgia, where he went to learn how to become a paratrooper. On Tuesday, he was killed during a training jump. Hours after his death under circumstances the military has not yet detailed, two Marines in uniform pulled up to the home of his father, Ernst Weninger, in Concord, Ohio. “When I saw two uniformed Marines get out of the car, I knew instinctively that something had happened,” Ernst Weninger said. Marine Forces Special Operations Command said the incident is under investigation. Col. Travis Homiak, the commanding officer
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This photo provided by his family shows Sgt. Wolfgang “Wolf” K. Weninger with his girlfriend, Shannon Riggins, at the Marine Corps ball in 2019 near Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. of Marine Raider Training Center, called Weninger “an incredibly smart, dedicated, and dependable Marine.” Ernst Weninger still has pictures of his son’s youth sports exploits in his office, accomplishments they celebrated in the moment. But to the father, the important thing is that the son had found himself. “The thing that you want as a parent is that your kids grow up
to be a decent human being and to find their niche. To have the fullness of life and explore all these things that God gave you the talents to do,” Ernst Weninger said in an interview. “And he did, he found his niche that he’d always been looking for.” Wolf Weninger’s on-field exploits were regularly featured in The News-Herald, the local newspaper that covers the village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. One arti-
cle from his senior year recounts Weninger crediting his Kenston High School teammates for victory over rival Chardon High School. He also was a hockey standout who as a youth traveled to Russia to play for his local club team. “I believe you find leaders, you don’t build them,” said Jim Revak, Weninger’s former hockey coach. “He was a natural leader and was our most valuable player.” Weninger attended the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., to play football, then transferred to Valparaiso University in Indiana, where he was a backup quarterback. Despite his imposing physical size — 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds — and obvious athleticism that could mean an inflated ego, his father said he was a kind heart and deeply loyal. “He loves his family and his friends,” Ernst Weninger told The Associated Press, before joking that, “He was not a saint, I mean, I think he holds the record for the most traffic tickets in the history of Geauga County, Ohio.” Drifting through his early 20s, feeling lost, Weninger struck upon an idea: join the Marine Corps. “I thought I was going to pass out,” said his father, who tried talking his son into becoming an officer or joining the U.S. Air
Force, like he did. “Nope, had to pick the toughest deal and I couldn’t talk him out of it.” Weninger excelled in the Marine Corps from when he joined in May 2015, and was selected as an honor graduate from boot camp. He then served as an armory custodian for several years but struggled with feeling stuck in an unfulfilling job, his father said. “At some point, he begins an acquaintance with some of these Marine Raiders down at Camp Lejeune and he tells me that these guys are different,” Ernst Weninger said. Wolf Weninger reported to Marine Forces Special Operations Command in North Carolina in January 2019. He completed the grueling, seven-month Individual Training Course in October and earned the coveted Marine special operator insignia. “Wolf was a larger-than-life personality that drew everyone in the room to him,” Army Green Beret Staff Sgt. Nicholas Guy told the AP. “He was charismatic and boisterous, self-deprecating and convivial when he was with the people he loved most. His deadpan delivery of silly-one liners melted away when he couldn’t keep a straight face any longer.” Guy added: “We lost a brother and friend; America lost a son and patriot.”