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RALEIGH – With Politico calling the state’s governor’s race a “toss up,” Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper may be facing an uphill battle for reelection in 2020. Over his first three years, Cooper has been criticized on a number of issues including the handling of and delay in hurricane relief efforts during his first year to lingering accusations of a pay-to-play scenario involving the Atlantic Coast Pipeline’s multi-million-dollar mitigation fund. Most recently, the governor’s lack of transparency on his out of state travel was questioned for the second time this year by state media outlets. Beyond transparency issues, Cooper’s veto of the state budget over his Medicaid expansion ultimatum has caused teachers to go without a raise. The legislature managed to get raises in for most state employees except for teachers due to the governor vetoing a second teacher pay offer of 8.3% over the biennium. Cooper has consistently focused on progressive Democrat wish-list items like Medicaid expansion and climate change. “I have vetoed right-wing social legislation,” Cooper said in the video announcing his filing for re-election. This likely refers to the Born Alive Abortion Survivor’s Act, which would have required a baby surviving an abortion be given medical aid, as well as legislation aimed at “sanctuary sheriffs,” requiring them to comply with ICE detainers. When it comes to saying “no” with a veto, Cooper now holds the state record.

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The 2020 races are set With ongoing negotiations over impeachment trial, Senators could be off the campaign trail By Alexandra Jaffe The Associated Press RALEIGH — Candidate filing for the 2020 election cycle in North Carolina closed on Dec. 20 with a rush of electoral hopefuls seeking spots in the General Assembly and a congressional seat in the mountains. The State Board of Elections and election boards in all 100 counties stopped taking candidacy documents at midday for ballots that will be chock-full of races in a presidential year. North Carolina’s electorate also will vote for governor, a U.S. Senate seat and members of the U.S. House. The other nine Council of State positions will be on the ballot, as well as three of the seven positions on the state Supreme Court, scores of other judgeships and all 170 General Assembly seats. Ten additional people paid the filing fee to run for the 11th Congressional District seat, bringing to 19 the number of candidates seeking to succeed Republican Rep. Mark Meadows. He announced on Thursday that he wouldn’t seek reelection, hinting at a new job in the Trump administration. Final day entrants include Wayne King, Meadows’ deputy chief of staff, and Democrat Phillip Price, who lost to Meadows in the 2018 general election. On Thursday, Haywood County GOP leader Lynda Bennett and state Sen. Jim Davis of Macon County filed for the seat. See 2020 RACES, page A2

With ongoing negotiations over impeachment trial, senators could be off the campaign trail By Alexandra Jaffe The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to delay sending the impeachment articles to the Senate risks eating further into senators’ final weeks of campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination before the first caucus in February. The five senators affected seemed unfazed by the delay as Congress left town for the Christmas holiday. Impeachment comes first, they said. “This impeachment proceeding is more important than anyone’s schedule,” Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar told reporters after an event in Santa Monica, California. With just over a month remaining until the first-in-the-nation caucuses in Iowa, Democrats have precious little time remaining to make their mark on the electorate in the early primary states -- and those in the Senate are already preparing to spend two to three weeks in Washington and off the campaign trail in mid-January for the impeachment proceedings. This could give candidates who don’t have a day job — like former Vice President Joe Biden and outgoing South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg — an advantage in key early states, as other leading candidates, like Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, are stuck in Washington. Some of the senators’ teams are already planning creative ways to keep their campaigns humming along in the states, while others who don’t have to be in Washington, like former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, are strategizing how to take advantage of the time on the trail. Pelosi said after the historic House vote on articles of impeachment that before she will send the Republican-led Senate the articles of impeachment approved by the Democratic-led House, the GOP leaders must provide more detail about how they will handle the expected trial. Democrats requested more witnesses, testimony and documents than Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appears willing to provide before they name the House managers who would prosecute Trump in the Senate. Members of Congress left for the holidays without any resolution to the standoff, which means that the earliest impeachment proceedings could begin in the Senate is the middle of the week of Jan. 6. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he told the presidential hopefuls in the Senate that “this trial is your responsibility,” and he dismissed any concerns they may have about their campaigns clashing with impeachment. “There are benefits of running as a sen-

The North Carolina Legislative Building is pictured in this undated file photo. ator, and there are liabilities,” he added. While Klobuchar didn’t weigh in directly on Pelosi’s gambit, she suggested she supports the speaker’s move in spirit. “We should demand to hear from these witnesses that the president claims will exonerate him,” she said. After the impeachment vote, another Democratic presidential candidate, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, also expressed support for Pelosi, calling her a “light worker during a very dark time.” “I know she has reasons to be skeptical when you have the person that’s in charge of the Senate openly saying he’s working in league with the president of the United States, the very person who’s just impeached,” he told reporters after an event in North Las Vegas. Booker dismissed questions over how the potential delay could affect his campaign, echoing comments made by nearly every senator running for president: that their day jobs come first. “The president of the United States, a sitting president’s just been impeached for the third time in our history,” Booker said. “We all have to rise to this occasion. I, as a senator, will do my job in the Senate.” Five senators remain in the Democratic presidential primary: Klobuchar, Booker, Warren, Sanders and Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado. All of them have made similar commitments to prioritize their work in the Senate serving as jurors in impeachment proceedings over the Democratic primary. As it stands, the Senate proceedings are expected to begin early in January, leaving candidates a week or two to hit the trail in earnest before the Iowa caucuses, scheduled for the first Monday in February. While the candidates are in D.C., their staffs are looking for creative ways to keep up enthusiasm for their campaigns in the states — including surrogate events, tele-town halls and even campaign events held via Skype. If Pelosi and Schumer dig in to try to win concessions from Republicans and

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negotiations drag out beyond the holiday recess, it’s possible the Senate proceedings could begin even later in January — potentially keeping the candidates in Washington until days before the primaries begin. Jim Manley, a former top Democratic Senate aide, said he believes both sides will wrap up negotiations and get to the Senate proceedings as early as possible. But he warned Democrats that whenever impeachment begins in the Senate, it has to be their top priority. “No matter what happens, the folks running for president are going to have to figure out a way to deal with it. I understand some may have concerns about not being able to campaign, but the reality is, as a sitting U.S. senator, there’s nothing more important than being here for the proceedings,” he said.

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CBD-infused fabric partnership marries legacy industries in Randolph County By A.P. Dillon North State Journal

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ASHEBORO — The textile industry in North Carolina is seeing a boost from a newly formed partnership in Randolph County involving CBD oil-infused fabrics. Founder’s Hemp is teaming up with Nufabrx, a biomaterials technology company, to make fabrics infused with CBD oil, an extract from the Hemp plant. The partnership evolved with help from the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation and includes an agreement to work with Bossong Hosiery. William Franklin, president of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation, said that while his organization did not broker the alliance, they helped Founder’s Hemp to recently obtain a grant to renovate a building to create additional cleanroom space for enhancing their extraction capacity. “It’s an exciting thing for us in economic development, to see agriculture, which has been a pretty significant part of our local econo-

my for many generations, tied together with textiles, which has also been significant in our local economy for generations,” said Franklin. According to NuFabrx, their fabric is a patented, proprietary biomaterial technology that embeds “active ingredients into fabrics” and can be programmed to respond to the body for “predictable, effective, and long-lasting dermal release.” The company says they are “committed to manufacturing domestically.” Over the past three years, Founder’s Hemp and Nufabrx have been testing and developing a compression sleeve garment, called Hemp Squeeze, to deliver pain relief treatment to the elbow and knee. The garment uses CBD Oil from Founder’s Hemp infused into the fabric of the Nufabrx yarn. CBD oil and CBD products have become a multibillion-dollar industry in the last few years and Hemp is expected to become a modern cash crop if embraced in states like North Carolina. Cannabidiol, usually referred to as CBD, comes from the cannabis plant. CBD does not produce a high

like tetrahydrocannabinol does in marijuana and isn’t considered a mind-altering substance. For some people, CBD has been found to alleviate insomnia, arthritis, nerve pain, depression and even epilepsy. CBD effects are felt through cannabinoid receptors throughout the body which can control sleep, feelings of pain and hunger. There are two types of receptors, CB1, which plays a part in moods, motor coordination, sleep regulation and hunger, and CB2, which can lessen inflammation or swelling. While the pairing of agriculture with fabrics could benefit both industries, the partnership has the possibility of breathing some life into a nearly-dead textile industry in North Carolina. “It’s just coming to market,” said Franklin. “No one has any sales to show yet, but it’s just such an exciting collaboration and innovation with a couple of legacy industries — agriculture and textile industries — here in Randolph County.” The textile industry’s nationwide decline began decades ago in the mid-1970’s. Between 1975 and 1985, an estimated 800 textile

mills shut down across the country. In North Carolina, textile mill employment fell dramatically, with over 82,000 lost between 1973 and 1986. After the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994, the decline continued. By the 2000s, textile facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina and northern Georgia continued to see heavy losses, as products from overseas were often cheaper for consumers and companies struggled with rising costs and labor union demands. In response, many domestic textile companies either shut down or moved jobs out of the country in an attempt to stay afloat. The Tarheel state, which had been a leader in the textile industry since the late 1890s, lost around 100,000 textile jobs between 1997 to 2002. Burlington Industries, which in the late 80s had employed 43,000 people, found their employment ranks slashed down to around 11,000 by 2002. Randolph County was hit particularly hard with a 43% decline in textile jobs between 2010 and 2018.

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GOVERNOR from page A1 In his first year in office, Cooper surpassed the veto record of 20 held by former Gov. Beverly Perdue. By the end of year three, Cooper’s veto total stands at 42, surpassing the combined 32 vetoes of his predecessors since veto power was given to the governor’s office in 1997. Ideologically, Cooper and his likely challenger, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, are diametrically opposed on many issues, including the topic of school choice, which has become a national hot button issue for voters. Over the course of his two terms, Forest has openly promoted school choice from homeschooling to charters and vouchers. “I’m very much in favor of school choice and letting the parents choose and putting students first over the system,” Forest said in a recent radio interview on former Gov. Pat McCrory’s radio show. “And so, real simple things like opportunity scholarships, this is a no-brainer. You signed those bills as well, saying that students that live in failing school districts should have an opportunity for an excellent education, and our governor stands firmly against that.” Prior to his inauguration, Cooper told the Associated Press that “Obviously there will be no voucher funding in any budget that I propose with the General Assembly.” Cooper followed up on that pre-inaugural promise and has attempted more than once to cut the state’s voucher program, known as the Opportunity Scholarship Program, that serves thousands of low-income and minority students. Where Cooper wields an advantage at the moment is in fundraising. Cash on hand at the end of the mid-year semi-annual reporting period for Cooper’s campaign came in at over $5.6 million versus the Forest Campaign’s $1,012,102 cash on hand for the same period. In his reelection for a second term as lieutenant governor, Forest garnered more votes than any other Council of State member, pulling in 84,357 more votes than Cooper in his matchup with McCrory and even grabbing 30,883 more votes than Donald Trump. In order to get to Cooper, Forest will have to defeat primary challenger state Rep. Holly Grange, a Republican representing New Hanover County since 2016. Before running for the seat, Grange was appointed to replace Republican Rick Catlin who resigned on Aug. 15, 2016. The Primary date is set for March 3, 2020 and the General Election will be held Nov. 2, 2020.

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In this Aug. 21, 2019, photo, Dave Crabill, an industrial hemp farmer, checks plants at his farm in Clayton Township, Mich.

2020 RACE from page A1 Primary elections are March 3. Meadows is among three Republican members of the state’s congressional delegation who aren’t running in 2020. Incumbents George Holding of the 2nd District and Mark Walker of the 6th District chose not to run because of last month’s redrawing of the state congressional map after judges ruled the previous boundaries likely were unlawful partisan gerrymanders. Both districts shifted to the left politically as they became more urban. Five Democrats and two Republicans are running for the Triad-area 6th District seat while four Democrats, one Republican and a Libertarian are seeking Holding’s seat, which now only includes Wake County. One 2nd District candidate is Democrat Deborah Ross, a former state legislator who ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate in 2016. Even after redistricting brought all of liberal Asheville into the 11th District, the district keeps favoring the GOP, Western Carolina University political science professor Chris Cooper said. A dozen Republicans are running for the seat. “It’s still a leaning-Republican district,” Cooper said in an interview. Politicians from both parties say the new map is likely to elect eight Republicans and five Democrats. The current delegation consists of 10 Republicans and three Democrats. All 13 U.S. House seats will field Democratic and Republican candidates. GOP Rep. Ted Budd in the central Piedmont 13th District didn’t have a Democratic challenger until 2018 8th District candidate Scott Huffman filed on the last day to file. The number of legislative candidates surged on the final day so that all but a dozen of the 170 seats will be contested by both a Democrat and Republican in No-

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Associate justice Paul Newby, pictured in this January 2019 file photo, is running for chief justice of the NC Supreme Court. vember, according to a review of state board data. Democrats were the lone major-party candidate in nine of the 12. Partisan control of the state House and Senate — and who gets to draw legislative and congressional districts following the 2020 census — is at stake next year. Democrats made enough seat gains in 2018 so that Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes could be upheld if party members stayed united. Democrats need six more House seats and five Senate seats to take back chambers held by Republicans since 2011. In other statewide court races, the top two Court of Appeals judges in terms of seniority — Chief Judge Linda McGee and

Court of Judge Wanda Bryant — both didn’t seek reelection next year. McGee joined the Court of Appeals in 1995. Bryant first arrived in 2001. In the U.S. Senate race, Republican incumbent Thom Tillis received two more last-minute GOP challengers in Sharon Hudson, a Lake Norman-area activist and 2016 Senate candidate Larry Holmquist. Former Judge Paul Wright of Mount Olive is also in the GOP race. Five Democrats seeking to unseat Tillis include former state Sen. Cal Cunningham and current Sen. Erica Smith. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper got a late primary challenge in Ernest Reeves of Greenville, who has run previous statewide races

with little campaign money. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest and state Rep. Holly Grange filed early for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. The Constitution and Libertarian parties also field candidates. Fifteen candidates filed for lieutenant governor — nine Republicans and six Democrats. Notable Democrats are state Sen. Terry Van Duyn of Asheville and state Reps. Yvonne Holley of Raleigh and Chaz Beasley of Charlotte. Republican hopefuls include former U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers, current state Sen. Andy Wells and state schools Superintendent Mark Johnson. Seven candidates — five Democrats and two Republicans — are now running to succeed Johnson.

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Supporters of hog farming rally in downtown Raleigh before an agriculture roundtable in July of 2018.

Fourth Circuit to decide appeal of hog nuisance suit Some 2,100 farms are raising around 9.5 million pigs in N.C., and there are an estimated 3,300 hog lagoons in the state for their waste.

By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — Hog farmers in the state are awaiting the decision of the Fourth Circuit court of appeals regarding an appeal in the case of McKiver v. Murphy Brown LLC, one of 26 hog nuisance suits filed in the state. The appeals court, located in Richmond, is set to hear arguments from Murphy-Brown LLC’s attorneys at the end of January. Murphy-Brown is a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, which in turn is part of the Hong Kong based WH Group, the largest pork producer globally. To date, there have been five nuisance cases heard in federal court in Raleigh, presided over by 87-year-old Judge Earl Britt. There are over 20 more complaints in the queue which have yet to have a court date scheduled. In total, the suits have around 500 plaintiffs combined. Across the five cases decided to far, juries have awarded a staggering $549,772,400 in punitive and compensatory damages to the plaintiffs. North Carolina’s punitive damage laws dropped that total to $97.9 million. The McKiver plaintiffs, mainly property owners living in proximity to hog farms, asked that the odor from hog waste lagoons, as well as the noise generated by the daily activities and traffic related to the farm, should be declared a nuisance by the court. Some 2,100 farms are raising

around 9.5 million pigs in N.C., and there are an estimated 3,300 hog lagoons in the state for their waste. A jury agreed and awarded the plaintiffs $50.75 million, however, the legal punitive caps in N.C. reduced the amount to $3.25 million. After the first verdict, the N.C. General Assembly passed House Bill 467, aimed at curtailing nuisance lawsuits in the future that might be filed against farms that were operating in compliance with federal and state regulations. The main thrust of the Murphy-Brown appeal is reversal of the first trial’s verdict on the grounds that the first trial improperly awarded punitive damages and that the proceedings were improperly conducted. Murphy-Brown’s appeal contends that there were at several major errors made during the McKiver trial. The appeal contends that the proceedings should have been bifurcated, improper evidence was allowed and that punitive damages should not have been awarded as N.C. law states “a firm cannot be liable in nuisance or subject to punitive damages when it complies with them.” With regard to damages, the appeal makes the case that the jury should not have been allowed to consider damages beyond reduction of property value. In addition, the appeal says that plaintiffs’ expert opin-

ions were admitted, while Murphy-Brown’s were excluded and that a statute of limitations defense which was offered was improperly rejected by the court. The appeals court could rule a variety of ways, one being a reversal of the punitive damages award due to insufficient evidence, which likely would trigger an order for a new trial. A new trial could also be ordered if the Fourth Circuit decides the original trial was unfairly conducted, as argued by Murphy-Brown. The case could also be dismissed because there was no loss of property value presented by the plaintiffs, and therefore awards for damages should not have been applied. Murphy-Brown and Smithfield Foods have called the suits a “cash grab” and the most recent ruling lends itself to that idea, as the plaintiffs asked only for a cash payout and no action to change conditions by the company. A host of organizations have filed separate amicus briefs with the Fourth Circuit Court in support of Murphy-Brown’s appeal requesting reversal of the $50 million judgment. In their own amicus filing, the American Farm Bureau Federation, North Carolina Farm Bureau, National Pork Producers Council and the N.C. Pork Council said that McKiver v. Murphy Brown LLC poses “an existential threat to the livelihoods of farmers and the food security of our nation.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods fell by the largest amount in six months, led by a large decrease in orders for defense aircraft and parts. A closely watched category that tracks business investment ticked up 0.1%. Orders for durable goods fell 2% last month, the biggest decline since May, the Commerce Department said Monday. Orders have fallen in two of the past three months. October’s number was revised down to 0.2% from a 0.6% gain. Transportation equipment orders fell 5.9%, its biggest decline since May. Excluding transportation, new orders were flat. Most analysts had expected a rebound in overall orders of more than 1% for November, likely forecasting a bounce due to the end of a workers strike at General Motors. The strike lasted 40 days over two months and dragged down durable goods orders in September and October. Orders for motor vehicles and parts did rebound, up 1.9%, but it wasn’t enough to offset the large decrease in defense aircraft orders. Excluding defense, new orders were up 0.8%. Orders for defense aircraft and parts fell 72.7% and are down 14% the past year. Demand for commercial aircraft and parts fell 1.8% last month and is down 38% this year. Boeing had already suspended production of the 737 Max after two crashes that killed 346 people, then said last week it would halt Max production in January as it has become increasingly clear that the company still has numerous regulatory hurdles to clear. It did not say when production would resume. Analysts say the Boeing Max production halt could ding 2020 first quarter GDP by as much 0.5% as it ripples through the supply chain. American manufacturing has been hurt by a prolonged trade war with China and a slowing global economy. So far this year, orders for durable goods, items expected to last at least three years, are down 1.3%. The two countries announced a “Phase 1” agreement earlier this month, under which the U.S. will reduce tariffs and China will buy more U.S. farm products. But there are still many issues to be resolved as negotiations continue. The U.S. economy, which has recently been flashing warning signs of a slowdown, now seems to be finishing the year stronger in spite of the isolated issues at GM and Boeing. Healthy consumer spending, a strong job market and interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have helped to offset the damage done by trade disputes. The Commerce Department said Friday that the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — expanded at a moderate annual rate of 2.1% in the July-September quarter. The brisk pace of spending last month is a sign that consumers, who account for about 70% of economic activity, are helping the economy offset drags ranging from President Donald Trump’s trade wars to a global economic slump. Many economists are forecasting that the economy is expanding at a decent 2% annual rate in the final quarter of the year.

State Employee retirement plans see administrative fees waived for second year By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — State employees participating in North Carolina Supplemental Retirement Plans will see their administrative fees waived again this year. At their most recent board meeting, Treasurer Dale Folwell and the SRP Board of Trustees unanimously approved the extension of the 2019 administrative fee holiday through 2020. “Everything we do in this department is for the customer — those that teach, protect and

serve,” Treasurer Folwell said in a statement. “We are committed to driving down costs, reducing complexity and increasing the value of these plans for our hard-working teachers, troopers and other public employees.” The fee holiday eliminates annual administrative fees charged by the department and the board for NC 401(k) and NC 457 program participants. Other fees, including the fee charged by Prudential, will continue to apply. Participants are usually charged an administrative fee of around 25 cents for each $1,000 held in an

account. There are three types of fees associated with SRP plans: investment management fees, operating fees and recording keeping and communications fee. The Office of the Treasurer says waiving the administrative fees will save most NC 401(k) Plan participants about $10 and most NC 457 Plan participants around $6. Folwell says there were over 280,000 participants in the 401(k) Plan and 457 Plan with nearly $12 billion in assets. The extension of the fee holiday means a savings of more than $4 million for participants in the NC

401(k) and NC 457 Plans over the two-year period. According to the State Treasurer’s office, the administrative fees are being covered by rising reserve funds that accumulated through “strong portfolio oversight and successful fee negotiations with partners and vendors.” “We have a loyalty and duty of care to protect and preserve the state retirement plans for our members and make sure we have opportunities available for additional retirement savings to support the retirement lifestyle they desire,” Folwell said. “I am proud

So far this year, orders for durable goods, items expected to last at least three years, are down 1.3%.

Folwell says there were over 280,000 participants in the 401(k) Plan and 457 Plan with nearly $12 billion in assets. of our staff for understanding the importance of managing these plans efficiently, to the benefit of our members, and appreciate the dedication of the Board in finding opportunities to enhance value and our members’ savings.” Folwell has filed to run for reelection in 2020 and, so far, has no primary challenger. Three Democrats have filed to run for the position: Charlotte City Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera, Matt Leatherman, and Aaron Chatterji.

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One of the 2020 highlights in the N.C. Mountains is the annual MerleFest in Wilkesboro in late April. Considered one of the premier music festivals in the country, MerleFest serves as an annual homecoming for musicians and music fans. MerleFest was founded in 1988 in memory of the late Eddy Merle Watson, son of American music legend Doc Watson, as a celebration of ‘traditional plus’ music, a unique mix of music based on the traditional, roots-oriented sounds of the Appalachian region, including bluegrass and old-time music, and expanded to include Americana, country, blues, rock and many other styles. The festival hosts numerous artists, performing on 13 stages during the course of the four-day event. The 73rd Block House Steeplechase will be held April 11 in Columbus and the ICF Wildwater World Championships will be held April 26-30 in Bryson City, Another annual mountain highlight is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans. This year’s 65th edition of the mountain celebration of Scottish culture will be held July 9-12 in Linville. Festivals in the Mountains include the Marion Livermush Festival in June, N.C. Blackberry Festival in Lenoir (July 9-11) and the Western N.C. Big Foot Festival in Marion (Sept. 12)

Piedmont In the Piedmont, golf, racing, and commerce highlight 2020 along with performances in venues large and small. The Durham Performing Arts Center kicks off its 2020

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season with a star-studded first quarter. January opens with “The Simon and Garfunkel Story” and closes with Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. February includes the incomparable Tony Bennett on Feb. 9 and The Donna Summer Musical from Feb. 25 through March 1. March includes Les Misérables and the American Ballet Theatre’s Giselle. Singer Mandy Moore with special guest Bedouine closes out the first three months of 2020 at DPAC. Greensboro will hosts several unique events in 2020. The 2020 U.S. Figure Skating Championship will be staged in January in the Gate City along with the ACC Men’s and Women’s basketball tournaments and the first and second rounds of the Men’s NCAA tournament in March. Gameshows will also be en vogue in the Piedmont in 2020. Asheboro will host Jeopardy! Champion Ken Jennings on April 18 as part of the Sunset Signature Series and the Price is Right Live will hit Greensboro on April 24. In April, the annual High Point Furniture Market will pack the piedmont city with buyers from across the globe. The N.C. Peach Festival in Candor gets the Piedmont into the festival competition in July. Another piedmont pastime is golf and 2020 will see the return of two PGA Tour events in the state’s middle region. The Wells Fargo Championship will be held at Charlotte’s Quail Hollow starting May 3 and the Wyndham Championship will be in Greensboro at Sedgefield Country Club August 6-9.

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RALEIGH — Former North Carolina Gov. PatHyde McCrory announced Thursday that he won’t try to recapture his old office in 2020, but will continue to consider a U.S. Senate bid in 2022. The Republican revealed his decision Pamlico on his morning radio program in Charlotte, where he served as mayor for a record 14 years. McCrory had said at the start of 2019 Carteret that he would spend the year examining whether to run for governor in 2020, and also would take a look at the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. Richard Burr. Burr has said his current term would be his last. U.S. Rep. Mark Walker of Greensboro has already expressed interest in running to succeed Burr. “Maybe it’s time for someone from outside of Washington to come be a problem solver inside Washington,” McCrory said on WBT. “Because of (Burr’s) retirement, I’m going to seriously consider running for that office in 2022.” He revealed no timetable for a decision. The 2020 candidate filing deadline is Friday. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is seeking reelection next year, while Lt. Gov. Dan Forest and state Rep.

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official popular dance — The Carolina Shag. Further North, the town of Plymouth will celebrate the 0 25 50 100 150 200 annual N.C. Black Bear FestivalMiles in June. The weekend festival celebrates one of North Carolina’s largest predators. North Printed by the NC General Assembly, November 14, 2019 100 150 200 Carolina’s coastal region is home to the largest black bears in Miles our state’s coastal beauty. the world amd one of the densest populations of such bears 18 CMA and Grammy award-winning country Printed On by theJanuary NC General Assembly, November 14, 2019 in the country. In 1970, there were less than 2,000 bears in artist, Travis Tritt will perform an intimate solo-acoustic North Carolina, but that number has dramatically increased. performance at the Roanoke Rapids Theater. He will perform According to estimates by state wildlife biologists there are some of his biggest hits, including “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It’s A now over 20,000 and there have been bear sightings in all Great Day to Be Alive” and “Best of Intentions.” 100 of the state’s counties. The current world record black Kure beach will remember the 155th anniversary of the bear was recorded in 1998 in Eastern North Carolina at 880 battle of Fort Fisher with special events in mid-January. Fort pounds. Fisher is the site of the largest land-sea battle of the Civil War and stands as the South’s largest earthen fort with 10% of Fort Fisher still standing. The annual event features reenactments and storytelling of the men who fought on January 15, 1865. Proving that N.C. has a festival for every vegetable, 2020 will include the N.C. Pickle Festival (Mt. Olive), Potato Festival (Elizabeth City), Yam Festival (Tabor City), Collard Festival (Ayden), and Pumpkin Festival (Spring Hope). Fruits are also celebrated in Eastern NC with the Strawberry Festival (Chadbourn), Blueberry Festival (Burgaw) and three Watermelon Festivals (Murfreesboro, Fair Bluff and Winterville). Spring in Eastern N.C. is defined by the N.C. Azalea Festival in Wilmington. Each April, a full week of garden parties, concerts, galas, and Southern hospitality are showcased throughout the greater Wilmington area. This year’s festival will feature performances by the Avett Brothers and Aaron Lewis. Summer is packed with concerts and music festivals, including the 35th Carolina Beach Music Festival. The event bills itself as the biggest and only beach music festival actually held on the beach on the North Carolina coast” and one of the longest running beach music festivals in the United States. You can shake off your shoes and take part in the North Carolina’s CC

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Holly Grange are running for the GOP gubernatorial nomination in March. McCrory, 63, was buoyed by a recent poll that appeared to show he still had high name recognition among likely Republican voters. But he said Thursday that he didn’t want to cause division within the state GOP by getting into the gubernatorial race. McCrory said both Grange and Forest had qualifications to be governor. He also discussed the difficulties of quickly ramping up a statewide campaign. McCrory has run in the past three gubernatorial elections. He lost to Democrat Beverly Perdue in 2008, won the office in 2012 when he defeated Walter Dalton, then lost to Cooper in 2016 by barely 10,000 votes out of more than 4.7 million ballots cast. McCrory’s single, four-year term was marked by working with the GOPdominated legislature to pass a massive tax overhaul, transportation funding reform and conservative policies. He was harshly criticized for signing into law the state’s “bathroom bill,” which required transgender people to use public bathrooms aligned with the gender on their birth certificate. The 2016 law was partially repealed a year later, after Cooper became governor.

Voting equipment manufacturer giving up on NC for now The Associated Press RALEIGH — A Massachusetts-based election equipment manufacturer is giving up for now on selling its machines to North Carolina counties. Clear Ballot’s chief executive told the State Board of Elections in a letter that the company was withdrawing its request to certify its recent product upgrades. The company blamed the board’s slow pace for its troubles, saying the company was unable to communicate with the state’s counties during the two-year wait for the original certification. That gap gave current dominant equipment manufacturer Election Systems & Software “a marketing monopoly in the state” according to the company’s CEO Jordan Esten. “We still want to work with North Carolina,” Esten wrote. “However, the environment and rules continue to stifle competition, which is regretfully causing us to withdraw our certification request at this time.” The board has been in flux over the past few years as the legislature reworked the panel’s makeup and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper challenged those changes in court.

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Equipment by Omaha, Nebraskabased ES&S, Clear Ballot and Hart InterCivic of Austin, Texas, were certified by the state board in August. The state board voted 3-2 on Dec. 13 to accept upgrades by ES&S but didn’t address Clear Ballot’s request. Only Onslow County had expressed strong interest in using Clear Ballot machines and tested them during the November municipal primaries. The Onslow County elections board will now test voting systems by Hart InterCivic in one precinct during the March primary, state board spokesman Pat Gannon said Monday. Clear Ballot also had balked at the large bond that state law required the company to post, board general counsel Katelyn Love told board members last week in an email. Voting equipment can’t be sold to the state’s 100 counties unless the board approves its use. State law now bars touchscreen-only voting equipment from being used in North Carolina. About 20 counties with such machines have to find replacements. Gannon said Onslow County for now will keep using its ES&S optical scan machines, which count paper ballots. That equipment is still certified.

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Impeach 1! Impeach 3! Impeach them all!

Andrew Johnson. Lincoln’s successor, fired Lincoln’s Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton, which violated the Tenure in Office Act which Congress had passed to protect Lincoln appointees. The House passed articles of impeachment against Johnson and the Senate failed to convict him by one vote.

AS WE HEAD into a new year, a new decade and a presidential campaign year to boot, perhaps it is time to reflect on 44 previous presidents who served prior to President Trump and see how many of them committed egregious “abuses of power” and should have been impeached on the same grounds as President Trump was before Christmas. Drawing extensively from an article written for the History Collection by Larry Holzwarth, would these same Democrats have voted to impeach the following presidents for their clear “abuse of power”? • George Washington: President Washington invoked the first instance of “executive privilege” (thank God) when he declined to provide written correspondence between him and John Jay, who negotiated a trade treaty with former hated enemy Great Britain. In 1787, opponents in Congress called for his impeachment. George Washington. Good grief. • Thomas Jefferson: The third president was presented with a golden opportunity to double the landmass of the United States in 1803 for a mere $15 million from an apparently-crazed Napoleon who needed the cash. Jefferson clearly did not have the ability to offer more than the roughly $3 million Congress had appropriated for the possible deal, but he authorized Secretary of State James Monroe, an ardent anti-Federalist, to make the deal despite the obvious overreach of constitutional power that even Jefferson realized. He should have been impeached for “abuse of power,” right? Instead, we got all that land for 3 pennies per acre and New Orleans too. • John Quincy Adams and the abrogation of a treaty with the Muskogee Indians and the Governor of Georgia: Too complicated to go in detail, but suffice it to say his opponents wanted him removed from office. • Andrew Jackson: Old Hickory refused to reauthorize the Second Bank of the United States. Sen. Henry Clay, who was paid by the Second Bank of the U.S. to lobby for them while a sitting U.S. senator (!) took umbrage. Jackson, who hated Clay — the feeling was mutual — said Clay was, “as full of fury as a drunken man in a brothel.” Jackson was censured by the Senate but many wanted him impeached

for “abuse of power”. • John Tyler: Vetoed two tariff bills supported by his own party, the Whigs. His own party wanted to get him out of office immediately. • James K. Polk: Got the U.S. involved in the Mexican War in 1845 under dubious circumstances. Opponents said: “Impeach 11!” • Abraham Lincoln(!): He suspended the writ of habeas corpus which allowed the army to arrest suspects without charging them with a crime. It was a time of war, of course, but the U.S. never passed a declaration of war against the South which led to charges of abuse of power against Mr. Lincoln. • Andrew Johnson: Lincoln’s successor, he fired Lincoln’s Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton, which violated the Tenure in Office Act which Congress had passed to protect Lincoln appointees. The House passed articles of impeachment against Johnson and the Senate failed to convict him by one vote. All over firing a political appointee. Good. Grief. • Teddy Roosevelt: He was accused of “abusing” his executive power in many ways, including extensive prosecution of business under the Sherman Antitrust Act, threatening striking coal miners and buying up millions of acres of national forest lands. • Presidents McKinley, Hoover, FDR, Truman and LBJ: All exceeded their constitutional powers and faced calls of impeachment from political opponents in Congress. LBJ bugged the campaign offices of GOP candidate Barry Goldwater but got away with it, unlike Richard Nixon, who tried to do it just eight years later but got caught. We may have crossed the political rubicon in America where every future president will be impeached 10 seconds after being sworn in on Inauguration Day. “Abuse of power” is just a political slogan for “we hate that guy and despise his policies.” One day, future historians will look back in horror at what the Democrats did on Dec. 18, 2019. It is no way to run what used to be the greatest democratic republic in the world.

EDITORIAL | JESSICA A JOHNSON

Many millennial and Gen Z churchgoers want to be devoted disciples

From my own observations of teaching millennials and Gen Zers at the college level, they look for genuineness and integrity in older adults in leadership positions.

ONE OF THE LARGEST religion-based reports on millennials and Gen Z was published this month by Barna Group and World Vision. It’s an intriguing collaboration, as Barna Group focuses extensively on faith and culture, and World Vision is a global Christian organization that works to lift children out of poverty. The report, titled “The Connected Generation,” includes a sample size of 15,369 young adults ages 18 to 35, representing 25 countries. The key results that were examined featured these young adults’ outlook on the Christian church and their faith, in addition to their concerns for the future, their families and communities. Two of the primary findings, that many millennials and Gen Z feel alone despite being connected through technology and that many feel worried and anxious, exemplify the cornerstone characteristics that have come to define these generations. However, it was encouraging to read that many young adults are open to faith and really want to change the world by utilizing their God-given talents and abilities. One result I want to draw particular attention to is what the report calls “resilient discipleship,” which includes recommendations for “forming faithful Christ-followers, even among those Christians who lapse in religiosity.” Thirty-two percent of respondents said they believe that many people in church are “hypocritical,” which was one of the primary reasons that some abandoned their faith. “Church folks are hypocrites” is certainly not a new allegation. Jesus rebuked the religious leaders of his day, the Scribes and Pharisees, for their hubris in doing works “to be seen of men” (Matthew 23:5). Their arrogance was on heightened display when they wore Scripture passages called phylacteries on their arms or foreheads. The Apostle Paul would later write in 2 Timothy 3:4-5 that those who are “heady” and “highminded” have “a form of godliness” but deny “the power thereof.” Young adults today will definitely be turned off by those who appear to worship God outwardly but do not have a living relationship with him through Jesus Christ. From my own observations of teaching millennials and Gen Zers at the college level, they look for genuineness and integrity

in older adults in leadership positions. Just as college students desire engaged instruction from their professors, those in church want their pastors and ministers to show them how to apply biblical principles to their own lives. Going through the motions of a church service or Bible study will quickly lose millennials and Gen Zers. They can tell when you’re not sincerely invested in them. David Kinnaman, president of Barna Group, pointed out that in reaching young people, churches should not just settle for packing them into pews. If millennials and Gen Zers are only sought for their numbers, Kinnaman asserts, “You get young adults who say they are Christian but are not wholly transformed by the light of the gospel or the power of the Spirit.” I truly believe that many respondents in the “Connected Generation” report who expressed doubts about their faith are seeking a spiritual transformation through the Holy Spirit. They want to personally know God and understand the calling that he has for them. They want the work that they do in church to have purpose and meaning. Those of us who are church leaders must teach young adults who want to be resilient disciples that spiritual metamorphosis comes through diligent study of Scripture. Romans 12:2 instructs us to be “transformed” by the renewing of our minds. One of the biblical truths I have recently begun to better understand is that you must have the correct spiritual mindset to take joy in service to the Lord. Having the right mindset will bring wisdom and understanding as you mature in faith. It is evident from the Barna Group and World Vision report that many millennials and Gen Zers who attend church don’t want to be passive members, and that’s great news. The onus is on church leaders to provide them with the spiritual sustenance they need. Dr. Jessica A. Johnson is a lecturer in the English department at Ohio State University’s Lima campus.

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The U.S. Census Bureau will spend $250 million on a paid advertising campaign “to maximize self-response and encourage participation in the 2020 Census.” Beginning in January, the advertising will be visible “across multiple platforms including print and digital outlets, television and radio, billboards, and at transit stations, grocery stores and movie theaters throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.” It is expected to reach 99% of all households across the nation with a special emphasis on multicultural and hard-to-count populations.

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In this Aug. 22, 2019, photo, people walk through New York’s Times Square. With just a few months left before America starts taking its biggest-ever self-portrait, the U.S. Census Bureau is grappling with a host of concerns about the headcount, including how to ensure that it is secure and accurate and the challenge of getting most people to answer questions online.

COLUMN | MICHAEL BARONE

‘One-nation’ Conservatism wins again in Britain

Conservatives have led British government most of the time since Disraeli’s premiership — a longer dominance than that of either Republicans or Democrats.

LAST WEEK the world’s second-oldest political party showed, and not for the first time, its capacity to regenerate itself and win an impressive majority in difficult circumstances. That’s a reference to the victory of the Conservative Party in Britain’s Dec. 12 general election, in which it won a 365-seat majority in the 650-member House of Commons. The resilience of the Conservative Party should not come as a total surprise to those who know that it is older than our Republican Party and just a dozen years less longstanding than our Democrats. Our parties’ persistence is the subject of my recent book, “How America’s Political Parties Change (And How They Don’t).” Some think the Conservative Party even older, tracing it back to the Tories who combatted the Whigs in the elections of 1679 and 1681 (both names were insults). But I follow its leading historian, Robert Blake, in dating it to 1846, when Benjamin Disraeli led a rebellion against then-Prime Minister Robert Peel’s embrace of free trade. Disraeli, the Anglican son of a Jewish writer, believed the party should be guided by the great English landowners and the established Church of England yet, at the same time, could be the voice of the patriotic people of England, Scotland and Ireland. For two decades, he labored in the political wilderness. When he finally climbed the “greasy pole” (his phrase, in one of his novels) to reach No. 10 Downing Street in 1868, he immediately extended the franchise to the working class. Conservatives have led British government most of the time since Disraeli’s premiership — a longer dominance than that of either Republicans or Democrats. A party with roots in ancient institutions of blood, faith and empire has governed industrial and post-industrial Britain for 68 of the last 100 years. How has a party of aristocratic lineage managed to do this? By adapting to circumstance, by maintaining party discipline, by an internal culture of vicious rivalry and willingness to poleaxe political colleagues. And one other thing: In one of his novels, a Disraeli character described Britain as “two nations — the rich and the poor.” Disraeli the politician proclaimed a “one-nation” Conservatism, a theme explicitly revived by his triumphant successor Boris Johnson. Some Conservative leaders have been aristocrats themselves. The Marquis of Salisbury (PM from 1886-92 and 1895-1902) was descended from the William Cecil who served Queen Elizabeth I, and Winston Churchill (1940-45, 1951-55) from the 1st Duke of Marlborough, ennobled by Queen Anne. Others have risen from modest backgrounds.

Margaret Thatcher’s (1979-90) father was a grocer and John Major’s (1990-97) a music hall performer. The posh education — Eton and Oxford — of David Cameron (2010-16) and newly elected Boris Johnson, once common among Conservative politicians, is now an exception, not the rule. As a resilient party must, Conservatives have sometimes made wrenching changes. They have switched back and forth on trade at least three times and switched abruptly from Neville Chamberlain’s appeasement to Winston Churchill’s “never surrender” in 1940. They built public housing projects under Harold Macmillan and sold them off to tenants under Margaret Thatcher. These policy switches were not smooth. The internal culture of the Conservative Party is cutthroat, with many members constantly plotting the political downfall of others. Churchill was opposed by Chamberlain-admiring backbenchers, and Thatcher was harried by “wets” within and outside her cabinets. Since 1988, the party has been deeply split between enthusiasts for the “ever-closer union” of the European Union and Euroskeptics determined to assert Britain’s independence. Now the Euroskeptics have utterly prevailed. For three years, Europhile Conservatives blocked legislation implementing the Brexit 17.4 million Britons voted for, but this fall, Boris Johnson abruptly expelled from the party former “Big Beasts” who opposed his “get Brexit done” policies, and insisted that all 632 Conservative candidates (the party doesn’t run candidates in the 18 Northern Ireland seats) back his plan. Conservatives won pro-Brexit seats in the Midlands and North of England that had been held by the Labour Party for decades. Voters there were appalled by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s softness on terrorism and hostility to patriotism. For the first time, DE voters (blue-collar and unemployed) gave Conservatives a big margin over Labour. This confounds the confident predictions, made by elite observers since Tony Blair’s 1997 and 2001 triumphs, that rising numbers of immigrant voters and a newly woke young generation would permanently consign the Conservatives to second place. And they have lost some ground in the vitriolic, anti-Brexit London and in university towns. But that’s more than offset by whopping gains among the patriotic working and middle classes. Under Boris Johnson, the 150-year-old formula of one-nation Conservatism has prevailed once again. Michael Barone is a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and longtime coauthor of The Almanac of American Politics.

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Gearing up for 2020 BY TUESDAY, December 10th, the week’s national political news was already too much to grasp. On Monday, December 9th, the Justice Department’s inspector general, Michael Horowitz, released the 436-page report “Review of Four FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation.” “Crossfire Hurricane” was the FBI investigation opened during the 2016 presidential campaign into whether people in Donald Trump’s campaign were “coordinating, wittingly or unwittingly, with the Russian government’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.” Crossfire Hurricane concluded that there was no collusion. But that wasn’t all. The report also concluded that there were “instances in which certain FBI personnel at times during the 2016-2017 period reviewed by the OJG, did not comply with existing policies, neglected to exercise appropriate diligence, or otherwise failed to meet the standard of conduct that the FBI expects of its employees — and that our country expects of the FBI.” There were so many instances of failed FBI process that, in his written response to the IG report, FBI Director Christopher Wray said he “ordered more than 40 corrective steps to address the Report’s recommendations.” Clearly, a lot of missteps were made during the Russian investigation. In response to the report, Attorney General William P. Barr stated on Monday, “The FBI launched an intrusive investigation of a U.S. presidential campaign on the thinnest of suspicions that, in my view, were insufficient to justify the steps taken.” After the launch of the FBI’s Russian investigation, Barr said, “in the rush to obtain and maintain FISA surveillance of Trump campaign associates, FBI officials misled the FISA court, omitted critical exculpatory facts from their filings, and suppressed or ignored information negating the reliability of their principal source.” In an opposite take, The New York Times covered the release with a headline that read, “Report on F.B.I. Russia Inquiry Finds Serious Errors but Debunks Anti-Trump Plot,” written by Charlie Savage, Adam Goldman and Katie Benner. My bet is Barr is correct. Keep in mind that Barr has opened a second inquiry into the Russian investigation, which U.S. Attorney John Durham is overseeing as a potentially criminal investigation. This gives him subpoena power and the ability to call a grand jury. “Based on the evidence collected to date, and while our investigation is ongoing, last month we advised the Inspector General that we do not agree with some of the report’s conclusions as to predication and how the FBI case was opened,” Durham said in a statement. There is more to come when the criminal investigation is finished. But let’s now pivot to the news that came out on the 10th. That’s when the Democrats, who have been wrong on Russian collusion, took President Trump to task for something else. The Democrats in the House of Representatives released two articles of impeachment against Trump. The first article focuses on abuse of power and the second on obstruction of justice. The articles focus on Trump and Ukraine. The first article claims that Trump conducted “a scheme or course of conduct that included soliciting the Government of Ukraine to publicly announce investigations that would benefit his re-election, harm the election prospects of a political opponent, and influence the 2020 United States Presidential election to his advantage.” The second article claims, “Trump has directed the unprecedented, categorical, and indiscriminate defiance of subpoenas issued by the House of Representatives” during their impeachment proceedings. These articles were passed by Congress on Wednesday, December 18th. They now will be tried in the Republicancontrolled Senate, where they are expected to fail. Let’s just say for these charges: Read the transcript of the call and not opinion news. The same day the House filed the articles of impeachment, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced that the House would pass Trump’s U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This is a big win for Trump. While some claimed this gave Trump a victory and overshadowed the impeachment proceedings, others claimed this proved the Democrats could carry out the nation’s business while also filing articles of impeachment. Oh, and if that wasn’t enough for you, keep in mind that there is still a chance that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will join the 2020 presidential campaign — which would just make 2020 even wilder. Just imagine how that would lead to ongoing questions about Jeffrey Epstein, his activities and his death. With the economy roaring, and many people tuning out the never-ending soap opera in Washington, D.C., Trump is poised to win the 2020 election, whether Clinton runs or not. Thank goodness we have less than a year to go until the next election.

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NATION & WORLD Brexit is on for 2020 after parliament approves Johnson’s bill By Jill Lawless The Associated Press LONDON — British lawmakers gave preliminary approval to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill, clearing the way for the U.K. to leave the European Union next month. The House of Commons voted 358-234 for the Withdrawal Agreement Bill on Dec. 20. It will receive more scrutiny and possible amendments later this month, and also has to be approved by Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords. But Johnson’s commanding Conservative majority in Parliament means it is almost certain to become law and Britain will then leave the EU on Jan. 31. Johnson said that passing the bill would end the “acrimony and anguish” that has consumed the country since it voted in 2016 to leave the EU. Opponents argue that leaving the EU will only trigger more uncertainty over Britain’s future trade relations with the bloc. The vote was a moment of triumph for Johnson, who won a commanding parliamentary majority in last week’s general election on a promise to end more than three years of political gridlock and lead Britain out of the European Union on Jan. 31. The U.K.’s departure will open a new phase of Brexit, as Britain and the EU race to strike new relationships for trade, security and host of other areas by the end of 2020. Johnson, however, painted the vote as a moment of closure. Opening debate on the bill he said, optimistically, that after Jan, 31, “Brexit will be done, it will be over.” “The sorry story of the last 3 1/2 years will be at an end and we will be able to move forward together,”

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In this photo made available by the UK Parliament, Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson, center, attends the debate in the House of Commons, London, Thursday Dec. 19, 2019. he said. “This is a time when we move on and discard the old labels of ‘leave’ and ‘remain,’” Johnson added. “Now is the time to act together as one reinvigorated nation.” Britain voted narrowly to leave the EU in a 2016 referendum. But previous attempts by Johnson and his predecessor, Theresa May, to pass a Brexit deal through the U.K. Parliament foundered as lawmakers objected to sections of the agreement and demanded a bigger say in the process. Johnson’s election victory finally gives him the power to get his way.

“The election has produced a result: We will leave the EU at the end of January,” acknowledged pro-EU Liberal Democrat legislator Wera Hobhouse. “The battle to stop Brexit is over.” The bill commits Britain to leaving the EU on Jan. 31 and to concluding trade talks with the bloc by the end of 2020. Trade experts and EU officials say striking a free trade deal within 11 months will be a struggle, but Johnson insists he won’t agree to any more delays. The Brexit bill has been amended to bar ministers from agreeing to extend the transition period with

the EU. That has set off alarm bells among businesses, who fear that means the country will face a “nodeal” Brexit at the start of 2021. Economists say that would disrupt trade with the EU — Britain’s biggest trading partner — and plunge the U.K. into recession. Johnson said on Dec. 20 he was confident of striking a “deep, special and democratically accountable partnership with those nations we are proud to call our closest friends” by the Brexit deadline. He said extending the transition

period would just prolong Brexit “acrimony and anguish ... a torture that came to resemble Lucy snatching away Charlie Brown’s football.” For all Johnson’s talk of “getting Brexit done” on Jan. 31, details of Britain’s negotiating stance — and even who will lead the trade talks — remain unknown. Armed with his 80-seat majority in the 650-seat House of Commons, Johnson has stripped out parts of the Brexit bill that gave lawmakers a role in negotiating a future trade deal with the EU and required ministers to provide regular updates to Parliament. The clauses were added earlier in the year in an attempt to win opposition lawmakers’ support for the Brexit bill — backing that Johnson no longer needs. A promise that workers’ rights will not be eroded after Brexit has also been removed from the bill, although the Conservative government says it will enshrine employment rights in separate legislation. Opposition Labour Party lawmaker Hilary Benn said Johnson’s bill was “a gamble with our nation’s economy.” “If he fails, the cliff-edge of a no-deal Brexit becomes in just 12 months’ time,” he said. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said his 203 lawmakers would oppose the Brexit bill because of “the reckless direction in which the government and the prime minister are determined to take our country.” “There is a better and fairer way for this country to leave the European Union,” he said. Even without opposition votes, the bill is expected to complete its passage through Parliament in January, in time for Britain to leave the 28-nation bloc on Jan. 31. The divorce deal also needs to be ratified by the European Parliament. European Parliament vice president Pedro Silva Pereira said officials expect that to happen by Jan. 29. Very little will change immediately after Brexit. Britain will remain an EU member in all but name during the 11-month transition period that ends in December 2020.

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This January 2018, photo shows Japanese Air Self-Defense Force’s F-35A stealth fighter at Misawa Air Base in Misawa, northern Japan.

Japan will have record defense budget in 2020 By Edith M. Lederer The Associated Press TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget that includes a number of American stealth fighter jets as well as funding to research potentially developing its own fighter jet program. The $48.6 billion defense budget for fiscal 2020 would be a 1.1% increase from the current year. Japan’s defense spending has risen for seven consecutive years by a total of 13% since 2013, a year after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took

office, as the government looks to increase its defense posture amid threats from China and North Korea. Among the most costly purchases in the draft budget are Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35 stealth fighters. Under the 2020 budget plan, Japan is to buy six F-35B stealth fighter jets capable of short takeoff and vertical landing at a cost of $725 million. Those six are the first of 42 F-35Bs Japan plans to acquire in coming years. Buying costly American weapons helps reduce Japan’s trade surplus with the U.S., a point of con-

tention in Washington, but raises concerns at home that it will set back the country’s fledgling local defense industry. The 2020 draft does include $256 million for the initial research into developing next generation fighter jets to replace aging F-2s that are expected to retire in the 2030s. Japan plans to develop its own engine, but is also considering co-developing some other parts with the U.S. and Britain to increase compatibility, defense officials said. They said further details would be decided next year. Japan also plans to buy three

F-35As for $85.7 million each as components for assembly at home, rather than as finished products that would cost slightly more. It will also allow the country to gain expertise. To accommodate the F-35Bs, the Defense Ministry will spend $290 million to reconfigure one of its two helicopter carriers, Izumo, with a heat-resistant flight deck and guiding lights, beginning next year. The other flat-top, Kaga, will be reconfigured later. Despite its pacifist constitution, Japan’s defense spending ranks among the world’s top 10, accord-

ing to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Abe has pushed for Japan’s Self-Defense Force to expand its international role and capability by bolstering cooperation and weapons compatibility with its ally, the U.S., as it increasingly works alongside American troops. Abe in 2015 reinterpreted Japan’s constitution to allow the use of force in depending itself and its allies. Japan is now expected to send its naval troops to the Middle East to protect Japanese vessels transporting oil amid tension in the region.

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SPORTS LOOK AHEAD: 2020 PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell had a standout out freshman campaign, and he is already being mentioned as a possible Heisman Trophy contender in 2020.

Future bright for North Carolina’s Howell The Tar Heels’ quarterback set records as a freshman — expect even more in 2020 By Brett Friedlander North State Journal IF THERE WERE any questions about Mack Brown’s decision to start a true freshman quarterback in his return to North Carolina this season, it took only four quarters for them to be answered. Sam Howell made his Hall of Fame coach look like a genius by leading the Tar Heels from an 11-point fourth quarter deficit to a 24-20 win against South Carolina in his college debut on Aug. 31. A week later, he did it again, engineering another late rally to beat Miami and equal his team’s win total from all of the previous year. And he only got better from there. The 6-foot-2, 225-point Waynesville native put together one of the best seasons ever by a

UNC quarterback — regardless of class — by throwing for 3,347 yards while earning ACC Rookie of the Year Honors. His 35 touchdown passes weren’t just a school record, they were the most ever by an FBS true freshman. Howell’s passing and leadership were two of the major factors in a Tar Heel turnaround that saw them win six games and earn a trip to Annapolis, Maryland, for a Military Bowl date with Temple. “He’s had a tremendous season as a freshman,” senior tight end Jake Bargas said. “There are not too many guys who are doing that as a true freshman. It’s pretty remarkable. We’re very proud of him, and he’s done a great job and handled it really well.” The question now is what does Howell do for an encore? The sports staff of the North State Journal has selected him as its choice to be the North Carolina Player of the Year in 2020. Given the experience Howell has gained from playing in 13 games this season, most of which went down to the wire before be-

35 Touchdown passes for Sam Howell in the regular season, the most ever at UNC and by a true freshman in FBS history. ing decided, along with an improved supporting cast around him, Brown believes the sky’s the limit. He should know about such things. While at Texas, two of his quarterbacks were Vince Young and Colt McCoy, both of whom ended up in the NFL. “Sam is very much like Colt McCoy because of his accuracy,” Brown said. “If we give Sam time, he’s really an accurate thrower and he’s that way in practice. I used to sit and watch Colt throw for hours and the ball never hit the ground. That’s what we’ve got to do. We’ve

got to be more consistent catchers and wide receivers because Sam is going to put it there and they’ve just got to catch it.” As prolific as he already is at throwing the ball, Brown believes there are elements to Howell’s game that have yet to be seen. Among them is his ability as a runner, something he wasn’t able to show in 2019 because of an injury to backup Jace Ruder — leaving walk-on freshman Vincent Amendola as the only option should Howell have gone down. “We haven’t run Sam very much, and in this offense, you really need to run your quarterback,” Brown said. “That’s so important on third and fourth down. If it’s not there, he can run for three or four. “We’ve been more hesitant to do that with him just because of our lack of depth, so that’s hurt us some too, I think. In his future, I think we’ll see him be a much better runner and continue to improve his accuracy.” Two things he doesn’t need to improve are his poise and maturity. According to his teammates

and coaches, Howell already has plenty of both. “He has great composure, not much bothers him,” Brown said. “The way you all see him is the way we see him every day. You ask him questions and he just answers them.” A lot of those answers come from countless hours of work in the film room, both with coaches and on his own. It’s a dedication to his craft that bodes well for the future. “Playing this position is a lot more than what happens on the field,” said Howell, a former fourstar prospect who originally committed to Florida State before signing with UNC. “You’ve got to do a lot of film study, a lot of stuff like that to be successful. “It’s not just about how well you throw the ball, it’s about how well you know the offense. What you know about the defense you are playing. Ever since I got here, I have put a lot of time into watching film, studying our offense, studying the defenses we are going to play. That is going to help a lot.”

LOOK AHEAD: 2020 TEAM OF THE YEAR

Stage set for Wolfpack women NC State and coach Wes Moore are in the top 10 and could be a Final Four contender come March By Brett Friedlander North State Journal IT ISN’T OFTEN that a team gets the opportunity for a doover. When you lose, you lose. Game over. And when the season over, there’s no turning back. Unless, of course, you’re the NC State women’s basketball team. While the Wolfpack can’t go back and replay a 2018-19 season that started with 21 straight wins but finished in disappointment

because of an unprecedented epidemic of four season-ending knee injuries, it at least has a chance to return and answer some of the “what-ifs.” With the return of senior sharpshooter Aislinn Konig, emerging star sophomore Elissa Cunane, and juniors Kai Crutchfield and Kayla Jones, along with the now-healthy walking wounded and a stellar recruiting class that includes four top-100 recruits, Wes Moore and his Wolfpack are poised to finish the job they started before all the injuries began to mount up. Out of the gate at 11-0, ranked No. 9 nationally and picked to finish second behind Louisville in the ACC’s preseason poll, State is in position to be the North State Journal’s Team of the Year

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Senior Aislinn Konig has led the balanced Wolfpack in scoring through NC State’s nonconference schedule.

for 2020. “I’m excited about this group,” Moore said following his 700th career victory, an 81-40 beatdown of Lamar earlier this season. “I think we’ve got some great

players, but we’ve still got to put it all together. The freshmen are still taking a sip of water out of a fire hose and getting blown away.” That jelling process is already well underway.

Currently, all five starters are averaging at least 8.5 points per game, led by the 6-foot-5 Cunane at 16.3 points per game and exSee WOLFPACK, page B4

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LOOK AHEAD: 2020 NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

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Left, Duke coach David Cutcliffe had to simplify his offense this season, but the Blue Devils should have a high-powered attack again in 2020. Right, whether Gunnar Holmberg, pictured, or Luca Diamont wins Duke’s starting quarterback job in 2020, the Blue Devils’ offense should be dynamic.

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Duke’s next QB will have weapons at his disposal Whoever winds up under center for the Blue Devils will be surrounded by talent — and have the brilliant mind of quarterback guru David Cutcliffe in his ear By Shawn Krest North State Journal THE NORTH STATE JOURNAL can state unequivocally that the 2020 Newcomer of the Year will be Duke quarterback Luca Diamont. Or perhaps Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg. We’re not sure who exactly will win the Duke job, but whichever young quarterback steps into the starting role will be inheriting a unit filled with returning talent and a chance to make a significant turnaround from last year’s Duke offense. For much of the year, the Blue Devils’ attack on offense seemed more asleep than sleeping giant. Duke would go through long stretches of defensive play, broken up occasionally by a quick three

offensive snaps and a punt as the offense struggled to move the ball at all. There were plenty of explanations and potential causes, filled with football clichés: The team needed to execute better. Everyone needed to do their job. The team just needed to do better on third down … or first down, to set up more manageable third downs. At its best, the offense would give opposing coaches fits as they tried to prepare for one of the nation’s most diverse attacks. As UNC defensive coordinator Jay Bateman said before this year’s game, Duke’s most common offensive set in the first half of the season was five wide/empty backfield — meaning all available skill position players are lined up as receivers for a downfield attack. The next most common was the triple option — the run-heavy attack made infamous by Georgia Tech in recent years. As injuries and three-and-outs mounted, however, Duke scaled back to an offensive set more manageable by its young talent. As the Blue Devils simplified for their players, however, it became easier

to defend. Duke will have a change at quarterback. Quentin Harris, who was a game manager but not the exciting big-arm prospect that ignites offenses, is graduated. The jury is still out on whether or not the Blue Devils will make a change at offensive coordinator. Zac Roper endured a season filled with criticism. Any staff changes likely won’t be made until after the coaches convention in January. At the very least, however, David Cutcliffe will likely take a long look at the playbook and try to find a way to freshen things up. Duke also expects to get back some of the injured talent whose absence hampered the offense from the early going. Brittain Brown, slated to be part of a two-headed running attack with Deon Jackson, should be ready to go for spring practice. Duke also got playing time for several young backs when Brown went down with a season-ending injury, so the Blue Devils should have plenty of depth at that spot. Duke also has a young line. They’ll need to replace center Jack Wohlabaugh, but Will Taylor got

valuable starting experience late in the year when Wohlabaugh went down. Two freshmen started on this year’s line, so there should be improvement up front just from natural maturing and experience. Duke also has one of the most exciting young receiving corps in the conference. Jalon Calhoun started from day one as a true freshman, and two other 2019 recruits — Darrell Harding Jr. and Eli Pancol — got plenty of playing experience. Junior Jake Bobo was hampered by injury much of the year, but he should be back as well, and tight end Noah Gray is an emerging star as a versatile pass-catcher. All the Blue Devils need is someone to pull the trigger, and they have two candidates. Holmberg was a three-star recruit in 2018 who was expected to contribute as a redshirt freshman this year. He suffered a preseason injury, however, that kept him out all season. He passed for 6,987 yards and 65 touchdowns at Wake Forest’s Heritage High, earning offensive player of the year honors for his conference as a junior and senior.

25.3 Points per game for Duke this season, down from 29.5 last year and the lowest for the Blue Devils since 2016 Cutcliffe said Holmberg would be ready to go in spring. “I’m counting on it,” he said. Diamont was the top recruit in the 2020 class that signed on Dec. 18. He’ll enter Duke in January and compete in spring practice. He passed for 4,626 yards and 47 touchdowns in two years while rushing for more than 1,000 yards. Cutcliffe called Diamont “versatile and aggressive” and pointed out that he was athletic enough to play safety as well as quarterback in high school. “It’s a very competitive situation,” Cutcliffe said. “Obviously, we’ve got young players here. We’ll have a fun spring and see what happens.”

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LOOK AHEAD: 2020 COACH OF THE YEAR

Brind’Amour looks to Hurricanes’ next step Carolina stunned the NHL by being one of the final four teams standing last season, and it won’t surprise anyone if the team goes even further in 2020 By Cory Lavalette North State Journal IT WOULDN’T HAVE been a reach to name Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour NSJ’s 2019 Coach of the Year last week. The 49-year-old with the vintage hockey nose and workout regimen that shames active NHLers half his age dragged the Hurricanes out of the abyss and into prominence when the calendar flipped to 2019. Carolina not only returned to the postseason, but it went all the way to the Eastern Conference Final, knocking off the defending champion Washington Capitals and upstart New York Islanders along the way before falling to the more seasoned Boston Bruins. In the offseason, the team signed two free agents — Ryan Dzingel and Jake Gardiner — to contracts that not only made sense but were seemingly to the team’s advantage. The common threads in both signings were the team’s trajectory and, of course, Brind’Amour. “That’s one of the main reasons. … I heard nothing but great things about the coach from every single person I talked to,” Dzingel said after he signed a two-year, $6.75 million contract with Carolina. “He seems like a great person and a great coach, and I’m excited to play for him,” Gardiner said on the day he signed a four-year, $16.2 million deal. It’s not just that Brind’Amour says the right things at the right times — he means it. “The word is out,” Brind’Amour told ESPN in October. “We’re getting players that want to be here. This is a place where they know they can win. But this year is really important. We had a good year, but we have to back it up. And then you’ll start to see real change stay around here.” Brind’Amour’s reputation precedes him, and it’s that which makes the North State Journal staff believe he can take the Hurricanes to even bigger heights in

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour speaks with players during a game on Oct. 29 in Raleigh.

the coming year — and leads us to prognosticate he’ll be 2020’s Coach of the Year. It won’t be easy. Brind’Amour and the Hurricanes cleared the low hurdle of returning to the playoffs like a deer jumping over landscape edging, and in doing so set the bar even higher for 2020 and beyond. “Coming into this year with the young guys and into the playoffs, it was all talk, right?” Brind’Amour said after the Hurricanes were eliminated by the Bruins in four straight games in the conference final. “You tell ’em this is how it’s going to go, you’ve got to be ready, you’ve got to enjoy every minute because you never know and the battle level. All that stuff. “But that’s why experience matters,” he continued. “Now that

“Now that they’ve had a taste of it, I don’t have to say it again. They know.” Rod Brind’Amour, Hurricanes coach they’ve had a taste of it, I don’t have to say it again. They know. … Next time that comes around, you’re a little hungrier. You’re a little, ‘I don’t want to go out now.’ And that’s what has to happen.” The results thus far have been promising. Brind’Amour has the Hurricanes among the NHL’s top 10

teams heading into the new year. His team’s offense is powered by four players with an average age of 23 — Dougie Hamilton is the oldest at 26, Andrei Svechnikov the youngest at 19 — and all are hovering near a point-per-game pace. The defense continues to be among the league’s best, with Hamilton having his best season, Jaccob Slavin and Brett Pesce bringing their usual defensive brilliance to the ice every night, and newcomer Joel Edmundson adding some needed snarl to the group. And the goaltending, as it was last season, continues to surprise with Petr Mrazek and James Reimer evenly and ably splitting time. The final word on this season, however, will come in the playoffs.

Can Brind’Amour one-up the job he and his team did last season and return to the conference final — or even reach the Stanley Cup Final? As Brind’Amour has said all along — from back when he was a player, captaining the Hurricanes to the 2006 championship, to now as the team’s coach — that’s the goal. One look into the eyes of Brind’Amour’s players will tell you all you need to know. They trust him, believe in his vision and are ready to put in the work to take that next step. They are willing to go to war for Brind’Amour, and he would bet on them any time. There’s no reason we shouldn’t either.

LOOK AHEAD: BOLD PREDICTIONS

The NSJ sports staff is again taking a stab at what will happen in 2020 — and some of the predictions aren’t for the weak-hearted. Sports editor Cory Lavalette and staff writers Brett Friedlander and Shawn Krest take a crack at what the next year will bring.

CORY LAVALETTE

Hurricanes re-sign Hamilton The Carolina Hurricanes’ Dougie Hamilton enters the summer coming off his best season — he leads the NHL in goals by a defenseman and finishes second to Washington’s John Carlson in the Norris Trophy race. With a year left on the contract that pays him $6 million (with a $5.75 million cap hit), Hamilton recognizes that he’s meant to be in Raleigh. The Hurricanes believe the same thing, and the two sides hammer out a new contract that will pay him $8.5 million over the next six seasons. The deal makes sense for both sides — Carolina gets Hamilton on a hometown discount, while the defenseman gets a long-term contract that allows him to sign another deal before he turns 35 (NHL contracts count against the salary cap no matter once they’re signed after a player turns 35.

Elliott chases down his first Cup Already racing’s most popular driver, Chase Elliott adds some real hardware to his trophy case by winning his first NASCAR Cup Series championship. The 24-year-old matches his career win total in the regular season by taking the checkered flags six times — including the seasonopening Daytona 500 — and then dominates the playoffs with four more wins to return the championship to Chevrolet and slow Toyota’s dominance of the sport in the previous four seasons. Elliott becomes the fourth Rick Hendrick driver to win a title, joining Jimmie Johnson (7), Jeff Gordon (4) and Terry Labonte, and starts his reign as the Cup Series’ best driver.

Isner wins the U.S. Open Greensboro’s John Isner loses in the Wimbledon semifinals in another five-set marathon, this time to Australia’s Nick Kyrgios, but get his redemption — and first Grand Slam title — with a win in Flushing Meadows. Isner, with the home country crowd rallying behind him, defeats 2019 U.S. Open runnerup Daniil Medvedev in four sets to become, at 6-foot-10, the tallest Grand Slam winner ever. At 35, he’s also the second-oldest U.S. Open winner in the Open Era, topped only by Ken Rosewall, who was about six months older when he won in 1970.

BRETT FRIEDLANDER

Clemson still won’t beat UNC in Chapel Hill The Tar Heels’ recent struggles, combined with the injury to star point guard Cole Anthony that will likely keep him out beyond the Tigers’ visit to the Smith Center on Jan. 11, has coach Brad Brownell, his players and their fans dreaming the impossible dream. If Clemson is ever going to win a basketball game against UNC in Chapel Hill, it might never get a better chance than this. The Tigers are 0 for 59 all-time on the Tar Heels’ home floor. But regardless of the circumstances, they’re just not that good and with all that history going against them, they’ll find a way to lose this time, too.

ECU will qualify for a bowl The Pirates may only have won four games this season under first-year coach Mike Houston, their fifth straight losing season, but they were significantly closer to respectability than at any time since Ruffin McNeill was fired in 2015. An ill-timed turnover here against Cincinnati or there against SMU and they would have been bowl eligible already. ECU already has a dynamic quarterback in Holton Ahlers and an offense capable of putting up big numbers. Given another season to develop a defense and some reinforcements from recruiting, and the Pirates will be poised for a breakthrough in 2020.

Gwiazdowski will qualify for the Olympics and win a medal A two-time NCAA champion at NC State, Gwiazdowski is one of the nation’s premier freestyle wrestlers at 125 kilograms (275 pounds). Since his graduation, the former Wolfpack star has twice made the U.S. National Team that competed in the World Championships and both times, in 2017 and ’18, he has come home with a bronze medal. His next step is to represent his country next summer at the Olympics in Tokyo. And when he does, he’ll bring home the hardware from there, too.

SHAWN KREST

Panthers rebuild The Carolina Panthers hire Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as head coach following the season. After trying unsuccessfully to trade Cam Newton during the offseason, the Panthers release him, and Newton signs with the Chicago Bears, surprising no one. The real surprise and outrage come when owner David Tepper green lights a trade that sends away linebacker Luke Kuechly to New England for a package of 2020 and 2021 draft picks and begins the Panthers’ rebuilding project in earnest.

New leadership for Deacs Following another losing season, Wake Forest cuts ties with head basketball coach Danny Manning. While there is strong support to give Demon Deacons legend and Manning assistant Randolph Childress the coaching job, Wake taps current Winthrop coach Pat Kelsey for the job. Kelsey began his coaching career as Wake’s director of operations and an assistant coach under Skip Prosser and Dino Gaudio. While the choice isn’t a popular one in Winston-Salem, Kelsey quickly has the Deacs on the path to a return to the NCAA Tournament in year one.

Bounce back for Duke After a sluggish year on offense, Duke head football coach David Cutcliffe shuffles his staff without firing anyone. Embattled offensive coordinator Zac Roper is shifted to quarterbacks and special teams. Current special teams coach Kirk Benedict moves to a defensive assistant job. Wide receivers coach Trooper Taylor takes over as offensive coordinator, sharing play-calling duties with Cutcliffe himself. With new voices in new roles and a talented group of returning skill position players and offensive linemen, the winner of the preseason quarterback battle between Gunnar Holmberg, freshman Luca Diamont and a graduate transfer (which will be Diamont) goes on to lead the offense to levels not seen since the mid-2010s.

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LOOK AHEAD: 2020 COMEBACK OF THE YEAR

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After two injury-plagued seasons, Cam Newton’s future with the Panthers is in doubt.

Expect big things from Newton — somewhere else The Panthers quarterback’s injuries have given his critics even more reason to run him out of town, but expect a bounceback year if he lands in another NFL city By Shawn Krest North State Journal FOR OUR ANNUAL awards, the North State Journal tries to focus on athletes, coaches and teams in the region that we cover. So more often than not, there will be a strong North Carolina connection. There’s a very good chance, however, that the man we’re predicting to be our winner of the 2020 Comeback of the Year will no longer have that connection. Since the start of the season, it’s appeared that Cam Newton’s days as a Carolina Panther were numbered. With Newton at the helm, the Panthers lost their first two games of the season. Then-coach Ron Rivera criticized the former MVP quarterback’s decision-mak-

ing after one loss, then shrugged off reports that Newton’s foot was bothering him after the other. It appeared that team and player were both ready to move on. Newton struggled all last season with a shoulder injury, and neither the Panthers nor Cam had approached the glory of the 2015 season when Newton was the best player in the league and Carolina went to the Super Bowl. When backup Kyle Allen went on a mini-winning streak after taking over for Newton, whose foot injury was more severe than first thought and required December surgery, it appeared that everyone was ready to turn the page. Depending largely, it seemed, on what they thought of Newton prior to the injury, fans and media were ready to write off the quarterback for being past his prime — shot, in NFL parlance — after too many big hits absorbed from quarterback running plays and a shoddy line. Or Newton was just too … much … with his postgame fashion choices and wildly diverging press conferences. If someone thought Newton was too flashy before the

“That’s where I want to be. You can’t get rid of me that easily.” Cam Newton, Panthers quarterback

physical problems started, they were ready to move on and save the team the trouble. Both viewpoints are flawed. Clearly, fashion and style have nothing to do with ability on the field or one’s quality of character. And two unrelated physical problems that can be repaired by surgery does not mean that an athlete is at the end of the line. Newton was having his best season since the MVP year before the shoulder problem became unmanageable in 2018, and he set a career-high for rushing yardage the previous year. Clearly, Newton divided outsiders in their opinion of him, but

inside the locker room, and among the community, there seemed to be near-unanimous consensus of him as a good teammate and a positive force. Still, with a $19 million savings available, it seems likely that a Panthers team sorely in need of rebuilding will look at an expensive, big-name quarterback coming off a two-game season as a luxury it can’t afford. There are plenty of potential landing spots for Newton. Chicago has made no secret of wanting him to come there now that its brief experiment with former Tar Heel Mitch Trubisky appears to be nearing an end. The Broncos, Bucs, Colts and Raiders are other potential landing spots. After moving on from Marcus Mariota, Tennessee seemed like a candidate, although Ryan Tannehill may have stolen Newton’s chance for a Nashville rebirth. Newton as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer would be compelling. Playing for quarterback guru Bruce Arians could be just the thing Newton needs at this point in his career, and he would likely relish the

chance to play his old team twice a year, especially after watching his former receiver Steve Smith come back and punish his old team as a Baltimore Raven in a memorable return game. Still, Newton as a Bear seems the most likely scenario, with the Panthers either trading him or cutting him in the offseason. With that, they’ll cut ties to the franchise’s career leader in virtually every passing category, as well as the longtime face of the franchise. Whether he’s replaced by Kyle Allen, Will Grier or someone else, it will be a different Panthers team going forward. Make no mistake, however, of all the voices in the outcry for a new start for Newton, one very prominent one is missing — that of Newton himself. While serving meals to the less fortunate this week, with a writer from CBSSports.com watching, community members continually peppered Newton with comments about how much they wanted him to remain a Panther. His response was always the same. “That’s the plan,” he would reply. “That’s where I want to be. You can’t get rid of me that easily.” “In order for me to leave,” he told CBS later, “they got to get rid of me.”

WOLFPACK from page B1 plosive guard Crutchfield at 10.1. Two of the freshmen, starter Jakia Brown-Turner and top reserve Jada Boyd, are not far behind at 8.4 and 7.4 points per game, respectively. Cunane is the top rebounder at 10.6 per game while three players — Konig, Crutchfield and Jones — all have more than 20 assists, a testament to the team’s balance and unselfishness. With perennial power Notre Dame taking a step back after going to the national championship game in each of the past two years, including winning the title in 2018, the door is wide open for the Wolfpack to make a serious run at a conference championship and its first Final Four appearance since the late Kay Yow’s crowning achievement in 1998. Not that Moore is looking that far ahead. “I feel like we can play better than we’ve played the last couple of games, but there’s also a lot to be said for being 11-0,” he said after his team’s lopsided win against Chattanooga in mid-December. “There are some men’s NELL REDMOND | AP PHOTO and women’s teams that have lost some games that you’re kind of NC State women’s basketball coach Wes Moore, center, flashes the Wolfpack symbol as Kai Crutchfield, left, and Aislinn Konig look on during ACC taken aback by. For us to survive Media Day in Charlotte on Oct. 3. that and go into conference play unblemished, that’s what you ask “We’ve got to make sure “It felt like a game that was on the sideline, State still finduring the nonconference schedfor.” built for March,” Terrapins coach ished 28-6 and advanced to the we come out ready to play evAs impressive as the Wolf- ule. It passed that test by beating Brenda Frese said. “When you Sweet 16 in 2018-19. Now, with a ery game no matter who it is pack has been thus far, winning its games by an average margin then-No. 9 Maryland 66-59 at talk about the intensity of that chance to do it all over again with (against),” Moore said, “and try to of 22.6 points and is holding its Reynolds Coliseum on Dec. 5 in game, how it was back and forth all its key pieces in place, Moore focus on us being the best version opponents to just 51.9 points and a game that could be a preview of ... I thought (the Wolfpack) did a and his players are ready to put of NC State we can be instead of an even sweeter ending to this worrying about the scoreboard 31.1 percent shooting, it still has what State might look like once tremendous job.” sometimes.” Even with so many key players season’s story. only been seriously tested once the postseason arrives.

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automotive FCA and PSA Peugeot to announce merger MOU Wednesday The Associated Press MILAN — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Peugeot are planning to announce a binding memorandum of understanding that will merge the two carmakers, a person briefed on the announcement said Monday. A prepared statement on the agreement will be released early Wednesday in Europe, according

to the person who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorization to speak before the announcement. The two companies announced a merger in October that would create the world’s fourth-largest auto company worth $50 billion and producing 8.7 million cars a year — just behind Toyota, Volkswagen and the Renault-Nissan alliance.

While the deal has been touted as a 50-50 merger, French carmaker PSA is expected to have the upper hand, with its cost-cutting CEO Carlos Tavares in charge and PSA controlling the new company’s board. Fiat Chrysler chairman John Elkann, whose family founded Italian carmaker Fiat in 1899, is expected to remain chairman of the merged company. The role of

Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley remains unclear. Fiat Chrysler has long been looking for an industrial partner to shoulder investment costs as the industry faces a transition to electrified power trains and autonomous driving. A previous deal with French rival Renault last spring fell apart over French government concerns over the role of Renault›s Japanese partner, Nis-

san. The French government remains concerned about job cuts following any deal, as there is considerable overlap between the Fiat brand’s small cars and Peugeot’s product lineup. But it has not shown resistance to an FCAPSA merger. Both companies have promised not to close any plants. Tavares, who used to run Nissan in the Americas and knows the U.S. market well, will not shy away from trimming unprofitable models and brands. He’s credited with turning around the Opel and Vauxhall brands in Europe, perennial money losers which PSA acquired from General Motors two years ago. Both companies had promised a deal by the end of the year.

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New cars for 2020 All-new models and redesigns will focus on performance, tech NSJ Staff RALEIGH — While 2019 saw the end of several small and midsized sedans, 2020’s lineup of new and redesigned vehicles is loaded with sport and power. In the all-new model category, Toyota, Volvo, Tesla and Cadillac will offer new vehicle nameplates (or, in the case of Toyota, the return of a long-awaited model). Toyota Supra Possibly the most anticipated new vehicle for the 2020 model year is the Toyota Supra. Missing for 21 years, the beloved sports car is back on the road. The Supra is built on a shared platform with the BMW Z4 and both cars will be powered by a BMW engine and

be built at an Austrian plant near BMW’s headquarters. Polestar 1 Volvo recently spun off its Polestar performance line into its own brand. The first vehicle out of the factory is appropriately the Polestar 1 — a two-door plug-in hybrid. The car features a carbon fiber body and an all-electric range of about 93 miles. Polestar 2 Polestar’s second vehicle is unsurprisingly named Polestar 2 — a five-door fastback. The larger Polestar will offer over 400 horsepower with a range of 275 miles. Tesla Roadster The Tesla Roadster will be a sporty, long-range offering from the brand leader in electric cars. The all-new Roadster will move from zero to 60 mph in less than two seconds and a top speed over 250 mph. To top that off, Tesla says the car

will have a range of 620 miles. 2020 Cadillac CT5 Cadillac has introduced several models in the past few years with the CT6 (introduced in 2016) already cancelled. For 2020 Cadillac is rolling out the all-new CT5. The turbo-charged fastback comes in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive options. REDESIGNS Porsche 911 The quintessential sports car gets a redesign for the 2020 model year and the focus is on horsepower and technology. The new options inside the car are meant to impress and comfort drivers. But, one interior feature that you can’t get is stick shift, since the new version does not have an option for a manual transmission. BMW 7 Series BMW’s luxury flagship gets a makeover for the 2020 model year. The sixth generation of BMW’s largest sedan has new technology and a new power plant. Engine options include a base 335-horse-

power 740i, upgraded 523-horsepower V8 in the 750i and a muscular 600-horsepower V12 in the M760i. Genesis G90 Hyundai’s luxury brand upgrades its flagship G90 sedan with an all-new exterior save for the doors and roof. The interior gets luxe upgrades including more wood-grain accents and a design focused on comfort. Chevrolet Corvette When you first lay eyes on the new 2020 Corvette, a modern version of the classic American sports car isn’t the first thing that pops into your head. Instead, you think Lamborghini, Lotus, McLaren. The eighth-generation ‘Vette, dubbed C8, is radically different from its predecessors, which for 66 years had the engine in the front. This time, engineers moved the General Motors’ trademark smallblock V8 behind the passenger compartment. It’s so close to the driver that the belt running the water pump and other accessories is only a foot away. Also gone are the traditional long hood and

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North State Journal for Wednesday, January 1, 2020

TAKE NOTICE CABBARUS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 697

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Leigh M. Broome, Rodney M. Broome (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Leigh M. Broome and Rodney M. Broome) to Harold W. Beavers, Trustee(s), dated February 7, 1997, and recorded in Book No. 1806, at Page 86 in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 282 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by LeCharles Oldham and Teresa Oldham to Atlantis Title Co., Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of February, 2016, and recorded in Book 11788, Page 0261, and Modification in Book 12966, Page 0104, in Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cabarrus County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 13, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Number 4, in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly de-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 452 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Chad J. Runion and Mari Runion aka Mari E. Runion (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Chad J. Runion and Mari Runion) to Charles W. McGuire, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of September, 2005, and recorded in Book 6215, Page 246, and Modification in Book 09950, Page 0308, in Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cabarrus County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 690 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Philip H. Collier, (Philip H. Collier, deceased)(Heirs of Philip H. Collier: Joan B. Collier and Unknown Heirs of Philip H. Collier) to William Walt Pettit, Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of April, 2006, and recorded in Book 6675, Page 7, in Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cabarrus County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 13, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that parcel of land in County of Cabarrus, State

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 676 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Larry Wayne Bassett, (Larry Wayne Bassett, Deceased) (Heirs of Larry Wanye Bassett: Gina Matoka Bassett Cress and Marilyn Osley Bassett) to Nikki McKnight, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of November, 2012, and recorded in Book 10240, Page 0253, in Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cabarrus County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 13, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain property situated in the county of CABARRUS, and State of NORTH

19 SP 433 AMENDED 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 Ronnie E. Lemmonds to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated March 13, 2007 and recorded on April 2, 2007 in Book 7436 at Page 56, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 8, 2020 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 691 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 Ethan T. Fiedorowicz to William T. Morrison and Philip M. Rudisill, Trustee(s), which was dated December 14, 2017 and recorded on December 14, 2017 in Book 12806 at Page 0339, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the

CUMBERLAND 19 SP 361 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTHCAROLINA,CUMBERLANDCOUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Caren W. Alford to William R. Echols,Trustee(s),whichwasdatedMarch3,2004andrecorded on March 12, 2004 in Book 6454 at Page 0433, CumberlandCountyRegistry,NorthCarolina. 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 DeedofTrust,andtheholderofthenoteevidencingsaiddefault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse doorofthecountycourthousewherethepropertyislocated,or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for

Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 13, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Concord in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Number Eleven (11) Township, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and being Lots Numbers FORTY-FIVE (45) and FORTY-SIX (46) in the subdivision of “SHENANDOAH PARK”, as surveyed and platted, a copy of which is on file in Map Book 12, Page 55, Cabarrus County Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a complete description thereof as to metes and bounds. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 304 Confederate Drive, SW, Concord, North Carolina.

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 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.

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 pur-

scribedasfollows: All that certain lot or parcel of land, lying and being in Cabarrus County, State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Number (4) Township of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and being No. of but not adjacent to North Carolina highway Number 73, adjoining the property of B.F. Waddell Subdivision, and being fully described as follows: Beginning at an iron stake, a corner of Carrington on the West side of a 45 foot right of way (said Beginning point being two calls as follows from and old corner of Z.L. Roberts; First, North 85-21-53 West 47.05 feet to an iron stake; and Second, South 3-14-02 West 139.00 foot to the point of Beginning) and runs thence with the West side of said 45 foot right of way South 3-14-02 West 139.00 feet to an iron stake, corner of Lewis Carrington, thence with the line of Lewis Carrington in a Western direction 150.55 feet to an iron stake, rear corner of Lewis Carrington; thence a new line of Ralph Carrington North 3-14-02 East 139.00 feet to an iron stake; thence in an Eastern direction 150.55feettothepointofbeginning,assurveyedandplattedby Raymon Kissinger, May 30, 1974, (See map recorded in Deed Book469,Page134),Containing0.480acres,moreorless. Together with improvements located thereon; said property be-

inglocatedat242DavidsonHighway,Concord,NorthCarolina. Together with the right of ingress, egress, and regress over a 4 foot right of way, immediately adjacent to the B.F. Waddell Subdivision and being immediately West of Said Subdivision from the above described property to the North side of North CarolinaHighwayNumber73. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale foruptoonehourasprovidedinNCGS§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)requiredbyNCGS§7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this noticeofsaleisbeingofferedforsale,transferandconveyance“AS IS,WHEREIS.”NeithertheTrusteenortheholderofthenotesecured 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 holderofthenotemakeanyrepresentationorwarrantyrelating 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 soldsubjecttoapplicableFederalandStatelaws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater,isrequiredandmustbetenderedintheformofcertified fundsatthetimeofthesale. 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 havenofurtherremedy. AdditionalNoticeforResidentialPropertywithLessthan15 rentalunits,includingSingle-FamilyResidentialRealProperty 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 supe-

riorcourtofthecountyinwhichthepropertyissold. 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,terminatetherentalagreementbyprovidingwrittennotice 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 oftermination. Uponterminationofarental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreementproratedtotheeffectivedateofthetermination. SUBSTITUTETRUSTEESERVICES,INC. SUBSTITUTETRUSTEE c/oHutchensLawFirmLLP P.O.Box1028 4317RamseyStreet Fayetteville,NorthCarolina28311 PhoneNo:(910)864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com CaseNo:1273249(FC.FAY)

the City of Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 6, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 96 of Brandon Ridge Subdivision, Phase 1, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Map Book 46, Page 4 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County, North Carolina, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4481 Norfleet Street, Concord, 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: 1279034 (FC.FAY)

of North Carolina as more fully described in Book 3508 Page 92 and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Ward Number Two (2) of the City of Concord, Number Twelve (12) Township of Cabarrus County, North Carolina on the South side of Meadow Avenue, Northeast, adjoining the property of Milred W. Lyons and others, and being more fully described as follows: Beginning at an iron stake in a concrete retaining wall on the south side of Meadow Avenue, the old northwestern corner of Milred W. Lyons (Deed Book 520, Page 246) and runs thence with the line of Lyons South 35 degrees 32 minutes 27 seconds East 221.30 feet to an old angle iron, rear corner of Lyons in the line of Donald K. Howard (Deed Book 526, Page 610); thence with the line of Howard South 60 degrees 44 minutes 51 seconds West 60.00 feet to an iron stake, rear corner of Howard N. D. Lee, Sr., (Book 1307, Page 322), and R. W. Karriker, Sr. (Deed Book 618, Page 640); thence with the lines of Karriker North 35 degrees 08 minutes 21 seconds West 58.26 feet to an old iron stake, corner of Karriker and another tract of McCrimmon; thence with the line of McCrimmon North 35 degrees 32 minutes 08 seconds East 166.34 feet to an iron stake on the South side of Meadow Avenue, a corner of McCrimmon; thence with the south side of Meadow Avenue North 63 degrees 55 minutes 11 seconds East 60.03 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.30 acre, more or less, as surveyed and platted by J.

Lawrence Blackley, R. L.S., December 15, 1994. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 82 Meadow Avenue, Concord, North Carolina.

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 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: 1284675 (FC.FAY)

This being the same property conveyed by deed recorded in Book 462, Page 58, Cabarrus County Registry.

CAROLINA,

being

described

follows:

All that certain parcel of land situate in Township Number 1, County of Cabarrus and State of North Carolina, being, known and designated as: On the North side of Old Creek Trail and being oil of Lot Number 82 of the unrecorded portion of the Subdivision of Stones Throw, Phase II, as surveyed and platted by Edward R. Buckner, P.L.S., a copy of which is filed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County, North Carolina, in Map Book 34, Page 52, and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at an existing iron pin, the northeastern corner of the intersection of Old Creek Trail, and a 45 foot wide public right-of-way, and runs thence with said 45 foot wide public right-of-way, North 03-55 East 72.02 feet to an existing iron pin; thence continuing with the northern most terminus of the said 45 foot wide public right-of-way, North 86-05 West 15 feet 10 and existing iron pin in line of the unrecorded Lot Number 81; thence with the said Lot Number 81, North 0355 East 77.98 feet to an existing iron pin; thence continuing with said Lot Number 81 extended, South 86-05 East 110 feet to an existing iron pin, a corner of the unrecorded Lot Number 83; thence with the said Lot Number 83, South 03-55 West 150 feet to on existing iron pin on the north edge of Old Creek Trail, thence with the said Old Creek Trail, North 86-05 West 95 feet to the point and place of BEGIN-

cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF CABARRUS, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE GRANTOR BY DEED RECORDED 02/01/1986 IN BOOK 605, PAGE 544 CABARRUS COUNTY REGISTRY, TO WHICH DEED REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROPERTY. Being more particularly described as being Lot No. 23, as shownonmapofCannonHoldingCorporation,map2,property of Cannon Holding Corporation, a plat of which is recorded in Map Book 19, page 52, Cabarrus County Registry.

Subject to Restrictions, Reservations, Easements, Covenants, Oil., Gas, or Mineral rights of record, if any. Being the same property conveyed to Philip H. Collier, unmarried by Deed from Carroll M. Mullis and wife, Dorothy G. Mullis recorded 11/09/2001 in Deed Book 3508 Page 92, in the Register of Deeds Office of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. APN: 5621-80-0699.000 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 rep-

NING, according to map and survey by Edward R. Bucker, P.L.S., dated October 1, 2002, to which map and survey reference is hereby made and a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1001 Olde Creek Trail, Concord, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed to Larry Wayne Bassett, unmarried by Deed from NC Homevesters, LLC a North Carolina Limited Liability Company recorded 03/17/2011 in Deed Book 9513 Page 336, in the Register of Deeds Office of Cabarrus County, North Carolina. APN#: 55265306670000 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 rep-

Said property is commonly known as 516 Railroad Drive Northwest, Concord, NC 28025.

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 15, 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 38, Havenbrook, Phase 1, as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 38, Page 13, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1404 Besor Place Northwest, Concord, NC 28027-8646. 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

conducting the sale on January 7, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situatedinCumberlandCounty,NorthCarolina,towit: All That Certain Lot Or Parcel Of Land Situated In The City Of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina And More Particularly Described As Follows: Beginning At A Stake In The Northern Margin Of Rollingwood Circle In A Northwardly Direction 710 Feet From The Intersection Of The Northern Margin Of West Rowan Street And The Eastern Margin Of Rollingwood Circle, The Southwest Corner Of A Tract Of Land Described In A Deed From Cumberland Homes, Incorporated, To A.l. Davis And Wife, Winifred Cole Davis, Registered In Book 455, Page 64, And Running Thence With The Northern Margin Of Rollingwood Circle North 87 Degrees 33 Minutes West 55.17 Feet To The Southeast Corner Of A Tract Of Land Described In A Deed From Player Realty Company To C.t. Worrell And Wife, Registered In Book 434, Page 153, Thence With The Eastern Line Of Said Tract, North 04 Degrees 29 Minutes 17 Seconds West 119.88 Feet To A Stake Rollingwood Court, The North 87 Degrees 57 Minutes 36 Seconds Est, 101.94 Feet To The Northwest Corner Of The Davis Lot Above Referred To; Thence With The Western Line Of The Davis Lot, South 16 Degrees 35 Minutes 01 Seconds

An Order for possession of the property may be issued

West 130.94 Feet To The Beginning, And Being All Of Lot No. 26, Practically All Of Lot No. 27 And A Small Portion Of Lot 25, In Block “A”, Of Rollingwood Court As Per Plat In Plat Book 9, Page 59, Cumberland County Registry, Which Description Is Intended To Cover All The Land Lying Between The Davis Lot On The East And The Worrell Lot On The East And The Worrell Lot On The West As Hereinabove Referred To. Being The Same Property Conveyed To Caren W. Alford By Deed From Frances J. Camp, Recorded 02/18/1999 In Deed Book5036Page871. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyancesofrecord. Said property is commonly known as 427 Rollingwood Circle,Fayetteville,NC28305. 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 PARTYPURCHASERSMUSTPAYTHEEXCISETAXANDTHE RECORDINGCOSTSFORTHEIRDEED. SaidpropertytobeofferedpursuanttothisNoticeofSaleis being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE

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 pri-

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 pri-

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. Thissaleismadesubjecttoallpriorliens,unpaidtaxes,any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rightsofway,deedsofrelease,andanyotherencumbrancesor exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All LawfulHeirsofCarenW.Alford. 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 intoorrenewedonorafterOctober1,2007,may,afterreceiving 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 tenantisliableforrentdueundertherentalagreementprorated totheeffectivedateofthetermination.

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: 1026 - 1576

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: 1288913 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Wednesday, January 1, 2020

TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 17SP1444 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KENNETH BURRELL AND TERESA L. BURRELL DATED JUNE 9, 2003 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 6136 AT PAGE 419 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

19 SP 1456 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTHCAROLINA,CUMBERLANDCOUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Brandon S. Glaser and KathrynGlasera/k/aKathrynC.GlasertoThorp&Clarke,P.A., Trustee(s), which was dated December 31, 2002 and recorded on January 7, 2003 in Book 5956 at Page 240, Cumberland CountyRegistry,NorthCarolina. 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 DeedofTrust,andtheholderofthenoteevidencingsaiddefault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse doorofthecountycourthousewherethepropertyislocated,or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell

19 SP 881 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 Gregory G. Price to Atlas Title Agency of North Carolina, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated December 19, 2011 and recorded on January 3, 2012 in Book 08800 at Page 0742, 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 January 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

19 SP 1441 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 Bobby White and Anette R. White to Kenneth C. Praschan, Trustee(s), which was dated August 31, 2007 and recorded on August 31, 2007 in Book 7688 at Page 687, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

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 10:30AM on January 13, 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 Kenneth Burrell and Teresa L. Burrell, dated June 9, 2003 to secure the original principal amount of $65,600.00, and recorded in Book 6136 at Page 419 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: 5702 Comstock Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28303 Tax Parcel ID:

to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situatedinCumberlandCounty,NorthCarolina,towit: BEING ALL OF LOT 91 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOW AS FARMINGTON, SECTION FIVE, PART A, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF THE SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 84, PAGE 113, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyancesofrecord. Said property is commonly known as 8009 Blaze Court, Fayetteville,NC28314. 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 PARTYPURCHASERSMUSTPAYTHEEXCISETAXANDTHE RECORDINGCOSTSFORTHEIRDEED.

the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN TOWNSHIP OF CROSS CREEK, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 3336, PAGE 0268, ID# 0438-185005, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 4, MEDFIELD, FILED IN PLAT BOOK 61, PAGE 90. BEING ALL OF LOT 4 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS MEDFIELD (ZERO LOT LINE) ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF THE SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 61, PAGE 90, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GRANTOR IN DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 3258, PAGE 265 CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM TART’S INVESTMENT CORPORATION AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 3336, PAGE 0268 DATED 11/05/1987 AND RECORDED 11/05/1987, CUMBERLAND COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 40, BRIGHTMOOR ADDITION, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 86, Page 143, Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5337 Pringle Way, Hope Mills, NC 28348.

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 January 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

19 SP 104 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Donald R. Hyden and Nila C. Hyden to CT Mortgage Information Svcs., Trustee(s), which was dated August 23, 2005 and recorded on September 6, 2005 in Book 6999 at Page 275, 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 January 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

19 SP 1448 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of

THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS EXHIBIT IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND AND STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN DEED BOOK 3548 PAGE 307 AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT NUMBER 3, BLOCK L, OF LAGRANGE SUBDIVISION, SECTION SIX SHOWN ON PLAT OF SAME RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS NUMBER 30, PAGE 20 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 7651 Fletcher Avenue, 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

the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 80, in a subdivision known as Manchester Forest, Section One, and the same being duly recorded in Plat Book 44, Page 80, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Aaron Featherstone Sanderson and Rachael Rogers to John B. Third, Trustee(s), which was dated December 21, 2017 and recorded on December 22, 2017 in Book 10225 at Page 0168, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

19 SP 1406 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 Carl Julian Herriott, III and Latischa Herriott to Donald Steven Bunce, Trustee(s), which was dated November 23, 2001 and recorded on December 5, 2001 in Book 5622 at Page 0861 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on November 7, 2019 in Book 10625, Page 839, 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

19 SP 1242 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 Christian D. Primeaux and Tavia N. Henry Primeaux to WFG National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated August 14, 2017 and recorded on August 15, 2017 in Book 10150 at Page 18 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on February 7, 2018 in Book 10248, Page 285, 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 January

Said property is commonly known as 111 Elfreth Lane, Spring Lake, NC 28390.

the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 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 PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, BEING ALL OF LOT 497, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS MIDDLECREEK, SECTION 7, PART 1, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 74, PAGE 22, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED AT 704 SUNNY CREST DRIVE, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. TAX ID: 9488-41-9352 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 704 Sunny Crest Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

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 56, in a subdivision known as Glen Reilly, Section One, and the same being duly recorded in Plat Book 55, Page 62, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Parcel ID: 9498-60-0781 Property Address: 6930 Melbourne Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 6930 Melbourne 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.

0409-50-6052Present Record Owners: rell

Kenneth Bur-

And Being more commonly known as: 5702 Comstock Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28303 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kenneth Burrell. 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

SaidpropertytobeofferedpursuanttothisNoticeofSaleis 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. Thissaleismadesubjecttoallpriorliens,unpaidtaxes,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 BrandonS.Glaserandwife,KathrynGlaser. 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 intoorrenewedonorafterOctober1,2007,may,afterreceiving 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

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 627 West Cochran Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28301. 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

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 Bobby White and wife, Anette White. 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

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 Donald R. Hyden. 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.

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 Aaron Featherstone Sanderson and wife, Rachael Rogers. 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

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 Carl J. Herriott, III. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and

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 Christian D. Primeaux and Tavia N. Henry Primeaux. 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

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

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 tenantisliableforrentdueundertherentalagreementprorated totheeffectivedateofthetermination. 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 havenofurtherremedy.

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 December 11, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

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AttorneysforTrusteeServicesofCarolina,LLC 5431OleanderDriveSuite200 Wilmington,NC28403 PHONE:(910)392-4988 FAX:(910)392-8587 FileNo.:18-06090-FC01

TrusteeServicesofCarolina,LLC SubstituteTrustee Brock&Scott,PLLC

the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of GREGORY G. PRICE. 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

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.

Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 19-16319-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-10073-FC01

5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 19-14862-FC01

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.

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.: 19-15036-FC01

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.: 19-09327-FC01

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What’s ahead for 2020 By Seth Sutel The Associated Press NEW YORK — After a year of nirvana, investors may need to get ready for something a little more normal. Markets are coming off a fabulous 2019, where stocks and bonds around the world climbed in concert. But for the next year — and decade, in fact — Wall Street is telling investors to set their expectations considerably lower. It’s not calling for another crash like the U.S. stock market suffered just over a decade ago — or for another run like the last 10 years, where the S&P 500 returned more than 13% on an annualized basis. A gain less than half of that may be more likely, both for next year and annually for the coming decade. “People need to have a more realistic expectation of what returns are going to be,” said Greg Davis, chief investment officer at Vanguard. “That means investors who are saving for retirement or for college education will likely need to set aside more, because returns won’t be as generous as what we’ve seen over the last decade.” It’s not because Wall Street sees the U.S. economy falling into a recession, at least not in 2020, even though that›s been a recurring fear for much of the last decade. Much of Wall Street expects the economy to chug modestly higher next year. Instead, it’s a simple matter of math. Stocks and bonds don›t have as much room to rise after their stellar 2019, analysts say. Starting points matter, and investments began this year at a low point after recession worries pounded markets in December 2018. U.S. stocks will start 2020, meanwhile, close to their highest levels ever. Plus, one of the biggest reasons for this past year›s stellar returns — a major about-face by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates — can›t happen again.

Vanguard forecasts U.S. stocks will return 3.5% to 5.5% annually over the coming decade. Even toward the top end of that range, it›s only half what the market has returned historically. Foreign stocks might offer a bit more, at roughly 7.5% annually, but U.S. bonds look set to offer only 2% or 3% annually over the next decade, according to Vanguard. Of course, any prediction about where investments will end up is only a guess, no matter how educated. Many on Wall Street came into this year expecting only modest returns given all the worries about interest rates and a possible recession. Now, the S&P 500 is about to close out its second-best year of the last two decades. But for bonds, the reasons for lower expected returns are easy to see. Bonds pay much less in interest than one or 10 years ago. The 10-year Treasury now has a yield of 1.93 %, versus 2.82% a year ago and 3.54 % a decade ago. For bonds to return more than their yields, rates will need to drop even lower. Some banks along Wall Street have relatively healthy expectations for stocks in 2020 — but few if any are calling for a repeat of 2019›s surge for the S&P 500, which was at 27.6% as of Thursday morning. Bank of America Merrill Lynch sees the index ending 2020 at 3,300, which would be a 3.2 % rise, for example. Goldman Sachs is more bullish, with a target of 3,400, but that would still be less than a quarter of this year›s gain. Stocks are more expensive than a year ago on a host of different measures. One of the most commonly used is how a stock›s price compares to its profit over the preceding year. By that measure, the S&P 500 is trading at 20.9 times its earnings. That›s more expensive than at the start of the year, when it was at 16.5, or its average over the last two decades of 17.7, according to FactSet.

Low interest rates and a calming U.S.-China trade conflict should help keep this price-earnings valuation high, analysts say. The diminished threat of a recession should keep investors willing to pay relatively high price-earnings ratios. But the threat of policy changes in Washington, D.C., could act as a counterweight. “There is a lot of nervousness around the elections,” said Lisa Thompson, equity portfolio manager at Capital Group. “The elections could provide some interesting opportunities for investors, particularly in the first half of the year.” She›s the type of investor who sees volatile markets, where prices are swinging higher and lower, as “interesting opportunities” because she can use them to buy stocks she likes at lower prices. President Trump has ushered in lower taxes and lighter regulations for businesses, which investors have seen as incontrovertible wins for investments regardless of their politics. Democrats running to unseat him, meanwhile, could reverse that momentum and target some industries in particular, such as health care. That could lead to big swings for stocks early in 2020 as Democratic candidates try to stand out in a winnowing field. Even if the worst-case scenario were to come to pass, though, and the economy were to fall into a recession, many professional investors say they aren’t worried about a crash like 2007-09 where stock investors lost more than half their savings. Investors have remained hesitant to plow their money into stocks, even after this decade-long run, which means fund managers say they don’t see grossly overvalued markets like there were just over a decade ago. “When the cycle does end, we don’t see bubbles out there like in 2008, 2009,” said Saira Malik, head of equities at Nuveen. “I think people are nervous.”

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Top movies each month of 2020 NSJ Staff RALEIGH — 2019 featured epic ends to the Avengers and Star Wars sagas. The coming year is full of sequels, reboots, kickoffs and revivals. Here’s a look at some of the most notable films of 2020 with tentative release dates. January Dolittle (1/17) Coming off a decade of Marvel blockbusters, Robert Downey Jr. stars in his first non-Marvel role in five years. In this latest incarnation of the Doctor Dolittle story, Downey stars as a physician and veterinarian in Victorian-era England who suddenly discovers his ability to talk to animals. Other notables: Bad Boys for Life (1/17); Underwater (1/10) February Birds of Prey (2/7) The upcoming DC Comics adaptation “Birds of Prey” will join previous R-rated superhero movies “Deadpool,” “Logan” and “Joker” in breaking the mold from the mostly PG-13 comic book genre. This film follows up on DC’s “Suicide Squad” film and stars Margot Robbie as villainess Harley Quinn and the other core female

characters of the DC universe. Other notables: Sonic the Hedgehog (2/14); The Invisible Man (2/14); The Call of the Wild (2/21); Fantasy Island (2/14) March Mulan (2/27) Disney is continuing its live-action remakes of their animated classics into 2020. The film follows the fearless female heroine Mulan who disguises herself as a man to replace her ailing father in the Imperial Army. The film reportedly does not include the classic songs form the original or Eddie Murphy’s Mushu dragon who is replaced by a non-speaking Phoenix. Other notables: A Quiet Place: Part II April 007: No Time to Die (4/8) The fifth and final outing of Daniel Craig in the role 007 finds James Bond living a tranquil life in Jamaica. Bond’s retirement is interrupted when the CIA’s Felix Leiter seeks out 007 for help rescuing a kidnapped scientist. Other notables: The New Mutants (4/3); Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (4/3); May Black Widow (5/1) While her

character was killed off in “Avengers: Endgame,” Scarlett Johansson is reprising her role as Natasha Romanoff in a prequel film set mostly during the period between “Captain America: Civil War” and “Avengers: Endgame.” In this film, Romanoff reunites with her family. Other notables: Legally Blonde 3 (5/8); Fast & Furious 9 (5/22) June Top Gun Maverick (6/26) A sequel to the high-flying classic, Tom Cruise’s Maverick is now a flight instructor, who takes the son of Maverick’s late partner Nick “Goose” Bradshaw, under his wing. The film explores the world of drone technology and new fighters and the possible end of the era of dogfighting. Other notables: Wonder Woman 1984 (6/5); Candyman (6/12) July Tenet (7/17) Tenet has been called director Christopher Nolan’s most ambitious film yet and stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kenneth Branagh, Michael Caine, Dimple Kapadia and Clemence Poesy. Little of the film’s plot has

been revealed but the trailers indicate it involves time-bending or alternate realities. It was filmed across seven countries. Other notables: Minions: The Rise of Gru (7/3); Ghostbusters 2020 (7/10); Jungle Cruise (7/24) August Bill & Ted Face the Music (8/21) Over twenty years have passed since the second film in the “Bill and Ted” franchise. This third installment will see Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reprise their roles as the title characters. The characters will try to save the universe by creating a new song. Other notables: Escape Room 2 (8/14) September The King’s Man (9/18) This origin story of the stylish spy agency at the center of The Kingsmen franchise will reportedly feature fewer gadgets and will be set in 1910s. The story follows Ralph Fiennes’ Duke of Oxford and his protege, Harris Dickinson’s Conrad, who must stop a collection of history’s worst villains. Other notables: Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse (9/18); Last Night in Soho (9/25)

October G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes (10/16) An origin story for one of the most popular characters from the 1980’s Hasbro comic book/cartoon/action figure series. The film stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes and Andrew Koji as his nemesis, Storm Shadow. The film explores the pair’s early days among the ranks of the Arashikage ninja clan. Other notables: Death on the Nile (10/9); The Witches (10/9) November Eternals (11/6) A new Marvel Cinematic Universe entrant, this epic story plays out over 7,000 years and features an immortal alien race created to protect humanity from an evil group known as the Deviants. Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek bring the star power as members of the group. Other notables: Clifford the Big Red Dog (11/13); Godzilla vs. Kong (11/20) December Coming 2 America (12/18) a sequel to the 1988 comedy gem Coming to America, the filem is set after the first film and stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Shari Headley, John Amos, Tracy Morgan, Wesley Snipes and James Earl Jones. Other notables: Dune (12/18); West Side Story (12/18)

Streaming marked a decade of change in TV The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — “Game of Thrones” was both an unprecedented achievement and oldschool role model in the TV decade that’s rolling its final credits. Installments of the elaborately produced hit were doled out one at a time by an established outlet, premium cable channel HBO. That was standard TV operating procedure until, suddenly, it wasn’t. The new era arrived in 2013 when a full season’s worth of “House of Cards” popped up amid Netflix’s on-demand movies and old TV shows. The drama’s unexpected home appeared simply to be an option to the 500-channel universe born in the 1990s. But “House of Cards” foreshadowed a streaming gold rush and volume of programming dubbed Peak TV in 2015 — and with no drop in altitude in sight. The result: Nothing is the same, whether it’s how much television we consume; how and where we do it; who gets to make it, and the level of respect given the creatively emboldened small screen. We don’t just watch TV, we binge it until we’re bleary-eyed if not sated. We still change channels with a remote control, but more often we’re logging in to watch shows on our phones or other devices, and on our schedules, not network-dictated appointment TV. We’re couch potatoes and office and car and everywhere potatoes. A comic strip, “Zits,” recently summed up the current reality in three panels. “What’s on?” a father asks his teenage son, who’s

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This Jan. 29, 2010 file photo, shows the company logo and view of Netflix headquarters in Los Gatos, Calif. sitting cross-legged in front of a TV set and is bracketed by a smart phone on one side and a laptop on the other. “Everything ever videotaped, filmed, recorded, photographed or otherwise documented whenever I want to watch it,” the teen answers, nonchalantly tossing popcorn into his mouth. “I miss television,” the downcast dad tells his wife. All hail streaming Generational nostalgia aside,

consumers have embraced the change in their media world, said Robert Thompson, director of Syracuse University’s Bleier Center for Television & Popular Culture. “This was the decade that streaming became for many, many people the dominant way in which they watch television,” said Thompson. It’s a rapid shift that bears little relation to the previous entertainment industry revolution, cable TV. Only about a quarter of U.S.

homes had cable in 1980 despite its availability since the mid-20th century. While growth finally exploded in the ‘80’s, it wasn’t until the tail end of the 1990s and the arrival of HBO’s “The Sopranos” and “Sex and the City” that premium cable received critical praise and honors, Thompson said. In contrast, it took less than a decade for leader Netflix to skyrocket from about 12 million U.S. subscribers at the decade’s start to 60 million this year and 158 million worldwide. The streamer re-

portedly lavished $15 billion on programming for 2019 alone, and earned buzz with series including “The Crown,” “Stranger Things,” and “Orange is the New Black.” Even major films, among them Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” are making themselves at home on Netflix while still in theaters. Others in the fray include Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, although “streaming wars” became the aggressive phrase applied to the increasingly competitive marketplace. With newly emboldened (and sometimes mega-expanded) media companies intent on getting a piece of the streaming action, there was a growth surge that won’t abate in the new decade. Apple TV Plus launched Nov. 1 with Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg among its first wave of producers, and was quickly followed by Disney Plus. The latter has a storehouse of Disney movies and TV shows to draw on, along with acquired properties from Marvel Entertainment and Lucasfilm and its “Star Wars” franchise. Among the other services set for 2020: Peacock from NBCUniversal; Quibi, run by ex-Disney chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg and former eBay head Meg Whitman, and HBO Max, is counting on HBO, TBS and the Warner Bros. studio assets acquired by parent company AT&T to lure subscribers. While cord-cutting became a quest for viewers seeking to shed hefty cable bills, there is still a price tag for the gusher of riches, as much as $14.99 monthly for HBO Max alone.

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The best moments on television from 2019 The Associated Press NEW YORK — Many have noticed how fragmented our TV viewing is, with multiple competing streaming services and dozens of channels pulling us in different directions. But the year also saw some jaw-dropping moments that found huge audiences, whether it was a royal interview or a viral alien. The Associated Press has put together a list of the best TV moments in 2019. All hail a true warrior It was neither Jon Snow nor Daenerys who won the climactic Battle of Winterfell on “Game of Thrones.” It was Arya Stark, who bravely launched herself at The Night King and stabbed the White Walker leader, ending his reign of terror and turning the Army of the Dead into frozen dust. She had been through a lot: family slaughtered, blindness, surviving an assassin’s guild. The last we see of her, she’s sailing west of Westeros, to a land which has never been documented on the maps. She earned herself a grand adventure. “Silent all these years ” In March, “Grey’s Anatomy” offered one of its most moving episodes. The female doctors and nurses of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital lined a hallway to both protect and support a rape victim, who had said every man she saw reminded her of her rapist. The episode is named after the Tori Amos song about a sexual assault and was inspired, in part, by Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony at the Brett Kavanaugh hearings. It was written by a woman, Elisabeth Finch, and directed by a woman, Debbie Allen. After it aired, it led to a 43% increase in calls to the National Sexual Assault Hotline.

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This Feb. 24, 2019 file photo shows Lady Gaga, left, and Bradley Cooper performing “Shallow” from “A Star is Born” at the Oscars in Los Angeles. controlling in his relationships. She drew praise for her performance, with commentators calling it a journalistic master class. “Robert, we have to have a conversation,” she said to R Kelly. “I don’t want you just ranting at the camera.” “Domestic political errand”

Is this love that i’m feeling? Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper seemed to have a kind of chemistry that was almost combustible when they performed their song “Shallow” at the Oscars in February. They sang to each other, they smoldered, they snuggled on the piano bench. So intense was their onstage bond that speculation went wild about whether they shared a real-life romance, too. When both soon split from their respective long-term partners, the gossip went even wilder. But Gaga told Oprah Winfrey it was all an act: “We mapped the whole thing out — it was orchestrated as a performance.” Grouchy, grim origins “Saturday Night Live” managed to mock both “Sesame Street” and Hollywood’s love affair with gritty anti-heroes with its mock trailer in October for the dark movie “Grouch.” In the video, David Harbour (of “Stranger Things” fame) asks in a raspy voice: “When everyone calls you trash and everyone treats you like trash, why don’t you just become trash?” It was a hysterical send-up of dark origin stories like “Joker” that included Snuffleupagus as a pimp, The Count as a

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This photo provided by CBS shows Mayim Bialik, left, and Jim Parsons, center, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in a scene from the series finale of “The Big Bang Theory.” pill head and Elmo as a crack dealer. The video was watched more than 6.7 million times. “I HAVE THAT RIGHT” Billy Porter became the first openly gay man to earn an Emmy for best dramatic actor in September, winning for his role of Pray Tell on FX’s “Pose.” The Tony Award-winner received a standing ovation as he took the stage. “James Baldwin said, ‘It took many years of vomiting up all the filth that I had been taught about myself, and halfway believed, before I could walk around this earth like I had the right to be here.’” He added: “I have the right. You have the right. We all have the right.” A prince left sweating An on-camera interview can be a

good way to clear the air, but not for Britain’s Prince Andrew. The royal’s effort to put the Jeffrey Epstein scandal behind him may have done him irreparable harm. His sit-down with BBC’s Newsnight in November backfired when the prince failed to show empathy for the young women who were exploited by Epstein, even as he defended his friendship with the convicted sex offender. Some of his answers were widely mocked on social media and he soon stepped down from royal duties. When a king proved a queen Journalist Gayle King was unflappable in March as R. Kelly leaped up in anger during an interview and cried out: “Y’all trying to kill me!” King didn’t flinch from challenging the singer as he denied multiple allegations that he sexually abused underage girls and was

The nation was riveted when former White House official Fiona Hill went to Congress in November and dismantled a main line of the president’s defense in the impeachment inquiry. Hill said Donald Trump’s top European envoy was sent on a “domestic political errand” seeking investigations of Democrats. She also urged lawmakers to stop peddling a “fictional narrative” at the center of the impeachment probe. Hill was praised for her poise and ability to remain calm amid the political crosswinds and intense scrutiny. “The verdict is guilty” A gut-wrenching moment of topnotch TV occurred during the last few minutes of the second episode of “When They See Us.” The fourpart Netflix series explores the true story of the Central Park Five, five black and Latino teenagers who were coerced into confessing to a rape they didn’t commit in 1989. In that second episode, show creator and director Ava DuVernay shows the court verdicts read aloud as the five young actors sob and a trumpet wails. Conquering hero American soccer midfielder Megan Rapinoe won the gold medal

at the women’s World Cup title in July, as well as the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot for its top scorer. She celebrated her two goals in the quarterfinal match against France by raising both arms in victory, reminiscent of Russell Crowe in “Gladiator.” She seemed to say: Are you not entertained? Rapinoe was a force off the field, too, becoming a vocal advocate for equitable pay and the treatment of female athletes. Out with a bang After 12 seasons, “The Big Bang Theory” bid a last goodbye in May, with Jim Parson’s Sheldon giving a touching speech after winning the Nobel Prize for physics. After earlier squabbles with his friends, he puts aside his lengthy prepared remarks to thank them, asking them to rise. “I apologize if I haven’t been the friend you deserve, but I want you to know, in my way, I love you all.” The sweetness of the moment is added by the appearance of Sarah Michelle Gellar as the show’s last celebrity guest: “Is that Buffy, the Vampire Slayer?” Sheldon asks. Awwwwwwww Was there anything cuter than Baby Yoda this year? Introduced at the end of the first episode of “The Mandalorian,” the non-verbal puppet has become an instant pop-culture phenom, spawning memes, fan art and even a New Yorker cartoon. The 50-year-old, big-eyed and green infant arrived in November and was a boost for Disney Plus, giving the streaming service a cuddly viral ambassador. “Officially, 2019 belongs to Baby Yoda now,” Esquire declared. Who can argue with that?

TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND 19 SP 1519 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 Terrence T. Wiggins to David W. Allred, Trustee(s), which was dated September 7, 2005 and recorded on September 8, 2005 in Book 7002 at Page 881, 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 fore-

GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 19 CVS 4392 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, vs.

Plaintiff,

closed, 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 January 15, 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 No. 247, in a subdivision known as MONTIBELLO, SECTION FIVE, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Plat Book 58, Page 135, Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 734 Prestige Boulevard, 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

Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28311 (“Property”). Said Property is secured by the Deed of Trust executed by Cedric G. Cook and Kristian J. Cook, dated July 17, 2017 and recorded on July 21, 2017 in Book 10134 at Page 0695 of the Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry. The Property shall be sold together with improvements located thereon, towards satisfaction of the debt due by Cedric G. Cook and Kristian J. Cook, and secured by the lien against such property in favor of PennyMac Loan Services, LLC. The Commissioner will offer for sale to the highest bidder at a public auction 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 January 15, 2020 at 1:30PM the following described real property (including all improvements thereon) located in Cumberland County, North Carolina and described as follows:

Cedric G Cook; Kristian J Cook; United States of AmeriLand in the city/township/village of Fayca; Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, etteville and the county of Cumberland, State of NC, more particularly described as: Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jeremy B. Wilkins, Commissioner, pursuant to the Order/Judgment entered in the above-captioned case on December 2, 2019 (“Order”), and by virtue of the appointment, power and authority contained in that Order, has been authorized and ordered to sell the property commonly known as 1144 Bluebird

BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF STATE ROAD 2407, SAID IRON STAKE BEING NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES WEST 152.36 FEET FROM THE EAST LINE OF THE ORIGINAL TRACT OF WHICH THIS IS A PART, AND RUNS THENCE AS THE NORTHERN MARGIN OF SAID STATE ROAD 2407 NORTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES WEST 371.38 FEET TO A STAKE;

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 Terrence T. Wiggins. 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.

THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST 553.22 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 58 MINUTES EAST 441.26 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 08 MINUTES EAST 539.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 5.0 ACRES. Commonly described as: 1144 Bluebird Ln, Fayetteville, NC 28311 The above described property will be sold, transferred and conveyed “AS IS, WHERE IS” subject to liens or encumbrances of record which are superior to such Deed of Trust, together with all unpaid taxes and assessments and any recorded releases. Neither the Commissioner nor the holder of the debt secured by such Deed of Trust, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Commissioner or the holder of the debt make any representation 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 and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed. The Commissioner shall convey title to the property by non-warranty deed, without any covenants or warranties, express or implied. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 1-339.29 (c) in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the judge or clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is

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

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. 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. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current record owners of the property as reflected on the records of the CUMBERLAND COUNTY Register of Deeds’ office not more than ten (10) days prior to the date hereof are Kristian J. Cook and husband, Cedric G. Cook. A cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchasing price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price of bid in cash or certified check at the time the Commissioner tenders a deed for the Property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price of bid at that time, said bidder shall remain liable on said bid as provided for under North Carolina law. The sale will be reported to the court and will remain

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.: 16-03780-FC03

open for advance or upset bids for a period of ten (10) days as required by law. If the Commissioner 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 Commissioner. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Commissioner, 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. JEREMY B. WILKINS, Commissioner 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 202-2800 Phone (888) 207-9353 Facsimile

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TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND 19 SP 1524 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 Robert M. Snyder to David W. Allred, Trustee(s), which was dated May 16, 2008 and recorded on May 21, 2008 in Book 07893 at Page 0865, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 15, 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 Unit 7, Bldg 1 in a subdivision known as KAREN LAKE CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE ONE and the same being duly recorded in Condo Book 4, Page 169, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1809-3 Sardonyx Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303-3688.

19 SP 1229 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Gina George a/k/a Gina G. George to Eric Meacham, Trustee(s), which was dated July 3, 2012 and recorded on July 3, 2012 in Book 08938 at Page 0838, 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 January 15, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 1223 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 Anthony Eugene Derry and Charlotte L. Derry to H. Terry Hutchens, Trustee(s), which was dated December 22, 2011 and recorded on December 23, 2011 in Book 08795 at Page 0627, 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

19 SP 1535 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 Tyler A. Bowman and Kelsie D. Bowman to Kathryn Richards and Jerry B. Flowers, III, Trustee(s), which was dated September 15, 2016 and recorded on September 15, 2016 in Book 9945 at Page 0184, 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 January 15, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 1523 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 Ramos, III and Patricia A. Ramos to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated April 28, 2015 and recorded on May 5, 2015 in Book 09642 at Page 0634, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

BEING all of Lot 23 in a subdivision known as the re-recording of ACORN RIDGE, SECTION 8, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 124, Page 143, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2213 Cliff Swallow Drive, 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.

the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 15, 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 48 in a subdivision known as LAKE WILLIAM, SECTION TWO and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 84, at page 95, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Parcel Identification No. 9476-86-7459 Property Address: 8105 Dunholme Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28304 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 8105 Dunholme Drive, 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

Propertyaddress:5702ArcherRoad,HopeMills,NC28348 Parcel ID: 0414-34-9681 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5702 Archer 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

cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: The

following

described

property:

Being all of Lot 326 in a Subdivision known as Beaver Run, Section Six Plat of the same being recorded in Plat Book 94 at Page 29 Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. 7281

Beaver

Run

Dr.,

Fayetteville,

28314

Assessor’s Parcel No: 9487-19-9625

Said property is commonly known as 7281 Beaver Run Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314-5188. 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

BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 216, OF THE BRIGHTMOOR SUBDIVISION PHASE 9-B AND REVISION OF LOTS 233 AND 234 PHASE 9-A, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF THE SAME DULY RECORDED IN BLOCK OF PLATS 85, PAGE 192 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

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 January 15, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

Said property is commonly known as 5611 Islandview Drive, Hope Mills, NC 28348.

19 SP 1420 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

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 January 15, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 1533 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 Nkosi B. Dennie to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated March 30, 2013 and recorded on April 9, 2013 in Book 09158 at Page 0143, 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 January 15, 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:

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 Anthony Eugene Derry and wife, Charlotte L. Derry. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and

cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Carl D. Smith and Theresa G. Smith to BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), which was dated February 10, 2011 and recorded on February 28, 2011 in Book 08595 at Page 0335, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

BEING all of Lot 227, in a subdivision known as GOLF ACRES, SECTION FOUR, and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 44, Page 48, Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry.

19 SP 379 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY

EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by David E. Ramos and Jessica I. Ramos to Jeanne White, Trustee(s), which was dated December 27, 2007 and recorded on August 19, 2008 in Book 07965 at Page 0741, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

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 January 15, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY

EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

That certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: NORTH CAROLINA CUMBERLAND COUNTY TOWNSHIP OF PIERCES MILL BEING all of Lot 46, a Subdivision known as Quailridge, according to a plat of he same duly recorded m Book of Plats 37, Page 20, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. This being the same property conveyed to CARL D. SMITH, dated 09/12/1998 and recorded in Book 5363, Page 0051, in the Cumberland County Recorders Office. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4704 Bluejay Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28304. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

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 John Ramos III and wife, Patricia A. Ramos. 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

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 Jessica I. Ramos. 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

(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 Carl D Smith. 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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee

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.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC

Only: Address: Lane

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior

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.: 19-02019-FC01

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

Gwin

File No.: 19-03198-FC01

BEING ALL OF LOT 8, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS BEACON HILL, SECTION ONE, AND THE SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 111, PAGE 192, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA.

Purposes

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.

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.

For Informational Property 2329 Foster Fayetteville, NC 28304

File No.: 19-12146-FC01

Said property is commonly known as 2329 Foster Gwin Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28304-0488.

9496-91-0549

File No.: 18-07280-FC03

Nkosi B. Dennie.

APN:

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee

conveyances of record.

File No.: 19-17405-FC01

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BOOK/PAGE 7021-302 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO NKOSI B. DENNIE FROM HCC INVESTMENTS, LLC BY NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED AS SET FORTH IN BOOK/PAGE 7021-302 RECORDED ON 09/28/2005 RECORDER OF DEEDS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

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

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.: 19-17178-FC01

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TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND 19 SP 1502 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 Clayton O. Burriss, Jr. and Brenda S. Burriss to David B. Craig, Trustee(s), which was dated October 9, 2007 and recorded on November 1, 2007 in Book 7736 at Page 0870, 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 fore-

19 SP 1510 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 Anthony O. Okobi, Jr. and Ann W. Okobi to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated November 17, 2017 and recorded on November 20, 2017 in Book 10207 at Page 0576, 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 January 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:

19 SP 1505 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 Justin L. Goff and Stephanie Alvarez to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated April 24, 2013 and recorded on April 29, 2013 in Book 09173 at Page 0680, 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 January

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP1515 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LETTICE A. MCBEAN AND AUBREY MCBEAN DATED OCTOBER 27, 2004 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 6706 AT PAGE 669 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 hold-

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19sp1582 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JOHN ANDREW JOHNSON AND EUGENIA HALES JOHNSON DATED DECEMBER 18, 1999 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 5212 AT PAGE 351 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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19sp1479 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KEAIRA RENEE BUTLER DATED JULY 10, 2013 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 9243 AT PAGE 136 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 22, 2019 IN BOOK 10451, PAGE 93 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 hold-

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP07 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY WILLIE P. FAISON, JR. AND VELVELON J. FAISON DATED DECEMBER 12, 2011 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 8783 AT PAGE 593 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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19sp1583 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ROBERT J. LANIER DATED MAY 5, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 6881 AT PAGE 652 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 expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of

closed, 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 January 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: The land referred to in this policy is situated in the State of NC, County of CUMBERLAND, City of FAYETTEVILLE and described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Fayetteville, Cross Creek Township, Cumberland County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 15, Forest Hills Subdivision, as recorded in Book 24, Page 69, Cumberland County, North Carolina, Registry. A Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 230 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS PONDEROSA, SECTION 23, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF THE SAME DULY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 39, PAGE 68, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA REGISTRY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOHN THOMAS REEVES AND WIFE, JUANITA REEVES BY DEED DATED MARCH 8, 1979, IN RECORDED IN BOOK 272, PAGE 348, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA REGISTRY. FURTHER BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., BY SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S DEED DATED MAY 26, 2016 AND OF RECORD IN BOOK 9870, PAGE 682 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS. PARCEL

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BEING ALL OF LOT 873 AS SHOWN ON A PLAT ENTITLED “MIDDLE CREEK, SECTION NINE” DULY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 81, PAGE 7 CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

er 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 10:30AM on January 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 Lettice A. McBean and Aubrey McBean, dated October 27, 2004 to secure the original principal amount of $31,255.00, and recorded in Book 6706 at Page 669 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: 400 Durant Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 Tax Parcel ID: 0406-98-1924Present Record Owners: Lettice A. Mc-

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 10:30AM on January 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 John Andrew Johnson and Eugenia Hales Johnson, dated December 18, 1999 to secure the original principal amount of $45,440.00, and recorded in Book 5212 at Page 351 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: 507 Minor St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Tax Parcel ID:

er 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 11:00AM on January 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 Keaira Renee Butler, dated July 10, 2013 to secure the original principal amount of $107,155.00, and recorded in Book 9243 at Page 136 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: 1316 Kershaw Loop Apt 115, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Tax Parcel ID: 9477-72-4024-115 Present Record Owners: Keaira Renee Butler

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 January 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 Willie P. Faison, Jr. and Velvelon J. Faison, dated December 12, 2011 to secure the original principal amount of $75,000.00, and recorded in Book 8783 at Page 593 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: 6721 Sexton Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Tax Parcel ID: 9477-82-6821Present Record Owners: The Heirs of Velvelon J. Faison

said county at 10:30AM on January 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 Robert J. Lanier, dated May 5, 2005 to secure the original principal amount of $138,000.00, and recorded in Book 6881 at Page 652 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: 1215 Wilderness Dr, Spring Lake, NC 28390 Tax Parcel ID: 0502-47-8829 Present Record Owners: The Heirs of Robert J. Lanier And Being more commonly known as: 1215 Wilderness Dr, Spring Lake, NC 28390

Said property is commonly known as 2026 Forest Hills Drive, 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 Clayton O. Burriss

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ANTHONY O. OKOBI, JR., AND WIFE ANN W. OKOBI FROM ANTHONY O. OKOBI, JR. MARRIED IN A DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 2017, IN BOOK 10164 PAGE 279. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 949 Rancho Drive, 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

Said property is commonly known as 685 Daharan Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314-6538. 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

Bean and Aubrey McBean And Being more commonly known as: 400 Durant Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Lettice A. McBean and Aubrey McBean. 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

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And Being more commonly known as: 507 Minor St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Eugenia Hales Johnson. 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

And Being more commonly known as: 1316 Kershaw Loop Apt 115, Fayetteville, NC 28314 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Keaira Renee Butler. 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),

And Being more commonly known as: 6721 Sexton Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28314 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Heirs of Velvelon J. Faison. 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),

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Heirs of Robert J. Lanier. 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

Jr. 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.

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 Anthony O. Okobi, Jr., and wife Ann W. Okobi. 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.

the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Stephanie Alvarez. 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

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 Or-

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 December 16, 2019. 19-108006 19-108006 Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

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der 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 December 16, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

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vided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is December 16, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

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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 pro-

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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 December 16, 2019.

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TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND 19 SP 1520 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 Jeremy M. Posner and Paulette Posner a/k/a Paulette R. Posner to, Trustee(s), which was dated December 10, 2007 and recorded on December 27, 2007 in Book 7775 at Page 0048, 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 fore-

19 SP 1521 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 Aaron McKibbin a/k/a Aaron Jon McKibbin and Tuyethoa Dang to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated January 8, 2009 and recorded on January 8, 2009 in Book 08049 at Page 0217, 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 January 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: BEGINNING at an existing 1/2 inch pin located at the most northeast corner of Lot No. 17 of the J. Abner Hub-

19 SP 1500 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 Fernando O. Sanchez and Nicole Sanchez to National Title Network, Trustee(s), which was dated June 3, 2009 and recorded on June 10, 2009 in Book 08172 at Page 0681, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

closed, 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 January 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 PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND AND STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT NO. 3 IN WYNNCREST PHASE THREE PLAT BK 111, PG 74. BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 09/12/2007 AND RECORDED 09/18/2007, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE, IN DEED VOLUME 7701 AND PAGE 674 AND.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 115 Wynncrest Ln, 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 Jeremy M. Posner

and wife, Paulette R. Posner. 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.

Also included herewith is that certain 1991 Titan manufactured home bearing serial number 4911345109A-B, which is permanently affixed to the real property described above (see Declaration of Intent recorded January 9, 2009, in Book 8050 at Page 49).

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

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.

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 2 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS FAIRWAY FOREST EAST AND THE SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK 89, PAGE 113, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA.

bard property recorded in Plat Book 57 Page 2, thence an extension of Lot No. 17’s northern line South 83 degrees 14 minutes East 1,545.42 feet to a set 1 inch PVC pipe located on the western bank of the South River; thence a continuation of the same line South 83 degrees 14 minutes East 30.0 feet to the run of the river; thence a chord bearing down river South 10 degrees 25 minutes West 330.73 feet to a point in the run of the river; (actual property line being the run of the river) thence a new line North 83 degrees 14 minutes West 700.38 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron pin; thence a continuation of same line North 83 degrees 14 minutes West 1283.16 feet to a point near the center of soil road SR 1846; thence North 06 degrees 47 minutes East 30.00 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 15 of the aforementioned Hubbard property thence with said lot’s southern line South 83 degrees 13 minutes East 429.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot No.15;thencewiththeeasternlineofLots15,16and17North 06 degrees 47 minutes East 300.16 feet TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 12.15 acres and being a portion of Tract Three of the lands conveyed to J. Abner Hubbard by deed recorded in Book 3000, Page 405, of the Cumberland County Registry. And being described according to a description prepared by Michael Tate, Registered Land surveyor, dated January 28, 1985. And being the same property conveyed to Wesley R Matthews and Herbert Wilmer Autry by a deed dated July 27, 1995 recorded in Book 4350, page 791, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Said property is commonly known as 7255 Fishtail Rd, Stedman, NC 28391.

Said property is commonly known as 5501 Heather Street, 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

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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1487

Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Tax Id Number(s): 9496-73-8941-

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Steven W. Belt, (Steven W. Belt, deceased)(Heirs of Steven W. Belt: Sharon Owens Belt, John Lindsey Belt and Unknown Heirs of Steven W. Belt) to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of November, 2013, and recorded in Book 09330, Page 0680, 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 January 6, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of

Land situated in the Township of Seventy-First in the County of Cumberland in the State of NC

loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1542

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: Being all of Lot 106 in a subdivision known as Southgate Village, Section Two, Part Two and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 60, Page 65, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6817 Sugarbin Lane, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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

Parcel No. 0424-36-3155-307 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 pur-

suant 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: 1287826 (FC.FAY)

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 pri-

or 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 PROPERTY HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY WAS ACQUIRED BY GRANTOR BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN BOOK 4732, PAGE 678

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James H. Christopher, III, (James H. Christopher, III, deceased)(Heirs of James H. Christopher, III: James H. Christopher, Jr., Barbara J. Christopher and Unknown Heirs of James H. Christopher, III) to Tom Wood, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of July, 2018, and recorded in Book 10348, Page 0155, 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 January 6,

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1490 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Peggy J. Ammons aka Peggy J. Kaser and Tommy E. Ammons (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Peggy J. Kaser) to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of November, 2015, and recorded in Book 09760, Page 0093, 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 January 6, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1560 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tine Denise McFadden to Jeff Dunham, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of October, 2006, and recorded in Book 7400, Page 312, and Re-recorded in Book 7447, Page 840, 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 January 6, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1357 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jonathan Qualls and Racheal Qualls to David L. Brunk, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of March, 2007, and recorded in Book 7545, Page 0394, 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 January 13, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

BEING all of Lot No. 65, Hickory Grove, Section Two, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 48, Page 70, Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1607 Hickory Ridge Court, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Commonly know as: 1607 Hickory Ridge Ct., Fayetteville, NC 28304 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

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 rep-

real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Situated in County of Cumberland, State of North Carolina, and described as follows, to-wit: All of that certain lot, tract or parcel of land located in Rockfish Township, Cumberland County, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: Being all of Unit 7, Building 505, Phase I, Elk Ridge At Southview Condominiums as recorded in Condominium Book 5, Page 75-78, Cumberland County Registry which the ownership interest, privileges, appurtenances, conditions and restrictions and described in the Declaration of Elk Ridge At Southview Condominiums recorded in Book 4787, Page 773, Cumberland County Registry. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 505 Meadowland Court, Unit 7, Hope Mills, North Carolina. Being that parcel of land conveyed or assigned to Peggy J. Kaser from owner of record by dated 04/30/2008 and recorded 05/01/2008 in Deed Volume 7876 on Page 631 of the Cumberland County, North Carolina Public Registry.

situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 14-16, in a subdivision known as PROPERTY SARGENT ROSS, and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 13, Page 78, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 211 Waddell Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Parcel

Identification

No.:

0428-58-5529

the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain property situated in the City of Fayetteville in the County of Cumberland and State of North Carolina. Being more fully described in a Deed dated 05/24/2006 and recorded 06/09/2006, among the land records of the county and state set forth above, in Deed Volume 7263 and Page 689. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 521 Fawn Court, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: 0408-79-2586 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

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

File No.: 19-15980-FC01

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: 1289382 (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: 1288617 (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: 1281300 (FC.FAY)

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: 1254667 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Wednesday, January 1, 2020

TAKE NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE DAVIDSON STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DAVIDSON U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF11 Master Participation Trust, vs.

Plaintiff,

Jerry L. Hall a/k/a Jerry Lee Hall a/k/a Jerry Lee Lewis Hall; All Lawful Heirs of Lois J. Higgins; William Higgins 0; Lisa Higgins 0; Any Spouse of Lisa Higgins; Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC; Windstream Lexcom Communications, LLC s/b/m Lexcom Telephone Company, Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jeremy B. Wilkins, Commissioner, pursuant to the Order/Judgment entered in the above-captioned case on November 18, 2019 (“Order”), and by virtue of the appointment, power

19 SP 310 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jamie Collins and Robin Brown Collins to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated August 28, 2006 and recorded on August 28, 2006 in Book 1724 at Page 1778, Davidson 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 January 6, 2020 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson

19 SP 523 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Scott Gardner a/k/a Scott D. Gardner to Angela G. Greenberg, Trustee(s), which was dated June 27, 2008 and recorded on July 2, 2008 in Book 1873 at Page 1462 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on February 12, 2019 in Book 2346, Page 1002 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on February 13, 2019 in Book 2346, Page 1324, Davidson 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

19 SP 364 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Phyllis Edwards to Roy E. Kelly, Trustee(s), which was dated February 29, 2008 and recorded on March 4, 2008 in Book 1848 at Page 1622, Davidson 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

19 SP 251 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Richard E. Thomas and Laura E. Thomas to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated July 9, 2001 and recorded on July 10, 2001 in Book 1248 at Page 1561 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on November 24, 2010 in Book 1999, Page 566 and rerecorded/ modified/corrected on December 11, 2018 in Book 2340, Page 911, Davidson 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

19 SP 159 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael Keith Edwards ET UX and Theresa Nicole Edwards to Stewart Title, Trustee(s), which was dated November 26, 2013 and recorded on December 2, 2013 in Book 2126 at Page 956, Davidson 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 January 6, 2020 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: All that property situate in the County of Davidson and State of North Carolina described as: BEGINNING at a new iron pin on the line of Paul Curry, said point of beginning being located South 84 degs. 38’20” West 572.96 feet from an existing iron found on the western right of way of New Bowers Road, NCSR #2227;

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION DAVIDSON COUNTY 19SP540 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY RAYMOND P. COLLINS AKA RAYMOND PAUL COLLINS AND JULIE F. COLLINS DATED MAY 30, 2014 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2144 AT PAGE 695 IN THE DAVIDSON 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

and authority contained in that Order, has been authorized and ordered to sell the property commonly known as 406 Wall Street, Lexington, NC 27292 (“Property”). Said Property is secured by the Deed of Trust executed by Jerry L. Hall and Lois J. Higgins, dated May 15, 1996 and recorded on May 15, 1996 in Book 0989 at Page 0069 of the Davidson County, North Carolina Registry. The Property shall be sold together with improvements located thereon, towards satisfaction of the debt due by Jerry L. Hall and Lois J. Higgins, and secured by the lien against such property in favor of U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF11 Master Participation Trust. The Commissioner will offer for sale to the highest bidder at a public auction 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 January 6, 2020 at 11:00AM the following described real property (including all improvements thereon) located in Davidson County, North Carolina and described as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron located on the west side of Wall Street, common corner of Lots 39 and 40 of Myers Park, Section 3, recorded in Plat Book 5, page 16; thence with the division line of lots 39 and 40 North 86° 36’ 08” west 150.41 feet to an existing iron pipe, common corner of lots 39, 40, 10 and 9; thence with the rear lines of lots 40,

41 and 42 North 03° 34’ 00” East 74.90 feet to an existing iron pipe, common corner to Lots 42, 43, 7 and 6; thence crossing Lot 43 North 82° 13’ 55” East 151.18 feet to an existing iron pipe, common corner of Lots 43 and 44; thence with the right of way of Wall Street a chord bearing and distance of South 0° 36’ 30” East 29.96 feet, having a radius of 333.10 feat to a point; thence South 03° 34’ 00” West 74.30 feet to the point and place of beginning and being Lots 40, 41, 42, and a portion of Lot 43 of MYERS PARK, SECTION 3, as shown on plat of same recorded in Plat Book 5, page 16, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, North Carolina. The above described property will be sold, transferred and conveyed “AS IS, WHERE IS” subject to liens or encumbrances of record which are superior to such Deed of Trust, together with all unpaid taxes and assessments and any recorded releases. Neither the Commissioner nor the holder of the debt secured by such Deed of Trust, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Commissioner or the holder of the debt make any representation 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 and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed. The Commissioner shall convey

title to the property by non-warranty deed, without any covenants or warranties, express or implied. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 1-339.29 (c) in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the judge or 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. 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. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current record owners of the property as reflected on the records of the DAVIDSON COUNTY Register of Deeds’ office not more than ten (10) days prior to the date hereof are Jerry L. Hall and Wife, Lois J. Higgins. A cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchasing price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the pur-

chase price of bid in cash or certified check at the time the Commissioner tenders a deed for the Property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price of bid at that time, said bidder shall remain liable on said bid as provided for under North Carolina law. The sale will be reported to the court and will remain open for advance or upset bids for a period of ten (10) days as required by law. If the Commissioner 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 Commissioner. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Commissioner, 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. JEREMY B. WILKINS, Commissioner 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 202-2800 Phone (888) 207-9353 Facsimile

County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe, the northeast corner of Lot 36 and the northwest corner Lot 37 on the south side of Agner Lane, said iron being located approximately 650 feet from the intersection of Agner Lane and Druid Hills Drive, thence with the south right-of-way of Agner Lane, North 83 deg. 59 min. 59 sec. East, 74.32 feet to an existing iron pipe the northwest corner of Lot 40; thence with the common line of Lots 39 & 40, South 06 degs. 27 min. 34 sec. East, 150.01 feet to an existing iron pipe, the common corners of Lots 39 & 40; thence South 84 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. West, 75.07 feet to an existing iron pipe the common corner of Lots 36 & 37; thence with the common line of Lots 36 & 37, North 06 deg. 10 min. 17 sec. West, 150.01 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 0.257 acres and being all of Lots 37, 38, & 39, Block C, Druid Hills Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 11, of the Davidson County Registry, according to a survey by Philip Hedrick dated October 13, 1992.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 212 Agner Lane, Lexington, NC 27292. 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 Jamie Collins and

wife, Robin Brown Collins. 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

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

For back reference see Deeds recorded in Book 831, Page 756 and Book 1159, Page 706, Davidson County Registry. Tax Identification Number: 11340A00C0037

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 6, 2020 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at an iron pipe in the southern right of way line of US HWY 64, said point being the northwest corner of the property of Larry D Gardner (DB 613 PG 103, Davidson County Registry), and running thence with the Gardener Line S 08 deg. 59 min. 10 sec. W 281.83 ft to an iron pipe; thence S 02 deg. 10 min. 18 sec. W 131.79 ft to an iron pipe; thence N 84 deg. 41 min. 04 sec. W 86.67 ft to an iron pipe in the line of Danny Soles (DB 914 Pg. 520); thence with the Soles line the following courses and distances: N 05 deg. 18 min. 24 sec. E 42.58 ft to an iron pipe; N 04 deg. 43 min. 03 sec. W 107.37 ft to an iron pipe; N 02 deg. 17 min. 42 sec. W 227.66 ft to an iron pipe in the southern right of way line of US Hwy 64; thence with said right of way: N 79 deg. 55 min. 15 sec. E 117.50 ft and N 82 deg. 13 min. 34 sec. E 33.95 ft to the point and place of beginning, containing one (1.00) acre, according to a survey by Michael Green Associates, for Scotty Gardner, job #3862, dated 11/09/05.

Said property is commonly known as 12766 East Old US Highway 64, Lexington, NC 27292. 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

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

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

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 January 6, 2020 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 94, OF MEADOW WOOD SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2 AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 21 AT PAGE 151 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 108 Meadowridge Drive, Thomasville, NC 27360. 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 Richard E. Thomas and wife, Laura E. Thomas.

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

thence from the true point and place of beginning with a new line South 06 degs. 14’ 25” West 156.21 feet to a new iron pin; thence South 85 degs, 47’ 00” West, crossing a nail found at the base of a 10’ Cedar at 94.81 feet and continuing 199.96 feet for a total distance of 294.77 feet to an existing iron, Goldie Jean Bowers corner of the line of Smith & Smith, LTD.; thence with the line of Smith & Smith, LTD, described in Deed Book 507, Page 249, Davidson County Registry North 10 degs. 30’ 00” East 152.97 feet to a walnut tree on the line of Paul Curry; thence with Curry’s line North 84 degs. 38’20” East 284.32 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 1.00 acres, more or less, as shown by survey dated May 6,1998 by S. Todd Leonard, RLS #3378. The above described property is the western portion of the 3.00 acre tract described in Deed Book 726, page 1271, Davidson County Registry.

06 degs. 14’25” East 30.63 feet to a new iron pin located on the line of Paul Curry; thence with Curry’s line North 84 degs. 38’20” East crossing an existing iron at 572.96 feet and continuing 31.03 feet for a total distance of 603.99 feet to the point and place of beginning and being a 30 foot right ofway and utility easement leading from New Bowers Road, NCSR #2227, to the 1.00 acre described above.

conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1307 New Bowers Road, Lexington, NC 27292. 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 Michael Keith Edwards and wife Theresa Nicole Edwards. 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.: 19-04358-FC01

BEGINNING at a point in the center of New Bowers Road, NCSR #2227, said point being located North 84 degs. 38’20” East 31.03 feet from an iron on the western right of way of said road; thence with the center of said road South 08 degs 29’00” west 30.90 feet to a point; thence South 84 degs. 38’ 20” West 602.75 feet to a point on the line of the 1.00 acre tract described above; thence North

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 January 13, 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 Raymond P. Collins aka Raymond Paul Collins and Julie F. Collins, dated May 30, 2014 to secure the original principal amount of $88,369.00, and recorded in Book 2144 at Page 695 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: 8361 East Holly Grove Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360 Tax Parcel ID: 16347L0000001 Present Record Owners: Raymond Paul Collins and Julie F. Collins

Being the same property conveyed to Michael Keith Edwards et. ux. Theresa Nicole Edwards in deed dated 6/19/06, recorded on 6/19/06 in book 707 Page 1881 in the County of Davidson and State of North Carolina. More commonly known as: 1307 New Bowers Road, Lexington, NC 27292 Parcel id; 0501900000028 and 0501900000028A Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior

And Being more commonly known as: 8361 East Holly Grove Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Raymond Paul Collins and Julie F. Collins. 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 pro-

File No.: 19 CVS 2021 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a judgment bearing the caption “U.S. Bank is a National Bank, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Trustee For The CIM Trust 2017-8 Mortgage Backed Notes, Series 2017-8 vs. Betty Joyner, Spouse of Betty Joyner, and Substitute Trustee Services, Inc., Johnston County, and pursuant to the terms of the judgment, the undersigned

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 10 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kristie L. Lee (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kristie Lynn Lee) to S. Vann Sauls, PA, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of July, 2006, and recorded in Book 3174, Page 577-592, 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 in the City of Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on January 7, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Cleveland, in the County of Johnston, North

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jeffrey A. Johnson and Ranelle S. Johnson, (Jeffrey A. Johnson, deceased) (Heirs of Jeffrey A. Johnson: Jenna Rhea Johnson, Jessica Leigh Johnson, Jordyn Kimberley Johnson, and Unknown Heirs of Jeffrey A. Johnson) to Harold T. Keen, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of January, 2008, and recorded in Book 3487, Page 816, 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 in the City of Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary

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The above tract is conveyed with a perpetual, non-exclusive 30 foot right of way for ingress, egress, and regress and the installation and maintenance of general utilities easement leading from New Bowers Road, NCSR #2227, said right of way and utility easement being more particularly described as follows:

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the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 6, 2020 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF SALEM IN THE COUNTY OF DAVIDSON AND STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: SALEM VILLAGE, UNIT 10, PHASE THREE, CONDOMINIUM BOOK 1, PAGE 14. BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 08/28/2001 AND RECORDED 08/29/2001, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE, IN DEED VOLUME 1259 AND PAGE 506. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 736 Salem St, Unit 10, Thomasville, NC 27360. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

Said right of way utility easement being granted to the grantee, his heirs, assigns and successors in title forever; it is further agreed that the right of way contained herein shall be for the common use, appurtenant to and shall run with the property now owned by the parties hereto upon which said right of way and utility easement is located and described above to include the right to place public utilities under, upon and above said right of way and utility easement. The parties do further agree to maintain in good condition and repair said roadway and pay their prorate cost thereof, which obligation shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their respective heirs, successors, purchasers and assigns who may use said roadway.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tanesia L. Minor to Bradley D. Dinkel of Wake County, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of August, 2016, and recorded in Book 4813, Page 480, and Modification in Book 4942, Page 690, and Modification in Book 5085, Page 636, and Modification in Book 5222, Page 974, 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 in the City of Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on January 7, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 621 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Samantha Stout and Tim Raper (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Samantha Stout) to James D. Johnson, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of June, 2018, and recorded in Book 5273, Page 550, 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 in the City of Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on January 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: Being all of Tract 2, 2.00 acres, more or less, according

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION JOHNSTON COUNTY 19SP390 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY STEVEN PAUL SCHERBEKOW AND LAURIE ANDERSON SCHERBEKOW DATED OCTOBER 22, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 3918 AT PAGE 796 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED JUNE 4, 2018 IN BOOK 5160 PAGE 327 IN THE JOHNSTON 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

RANDOLPH vided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is December 9, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 19SP157 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ERIC J. PARRISH DATED AUGUST 25, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK RE2196 AT PAGE 900 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 there-

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION DAVIDSON COUNTY 19SP537 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KAREN H BROWER DATED APRIL 17, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1786 AT PAGE 1060 IN THE DAVIDSON 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 hold-

er 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 January 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 Karen H Brower, dated April 17, 2007 to secure the original principal amount of $33,000.00, and recorded in Book 1786 at Page 1060 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: 794 Byerly Rd, Lexington, NC 27295 Tax Parcel ID: 14014A0000007 Present Record Owners: Karen H. Brower

And Being more commonly known as: 794 Byerly Rd, Lexington, NC 27295 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Karen H. Brower. 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 con-

tained 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 December 16, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 19-107938

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Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Charles T. Schaefer and Stacy L. Schaefer to Fidelity National Title Insurance Co. of New York, Trustee(s), which was dated November 23, 2005 and recorded on December 1, 2005 in Book RE1949 at Page 2459, Randolph 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 January 7, 2020 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Randolph

Commissioner will offer for sale that ce1iain prope1iy as described below. Said sale will be held in the City of Smithfield, Johnston County, Nmih Carolina at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, the ih day of January, 2020 at the courthouse door, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situate in the County of Johnston North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that ce1iain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Kenly, Beulah Township, Johnston County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake a new corner in the northern edge of State Highway No. 301 160 feet from the eastern front corner of the Woman’s Club Lot in the Town of Kenly, North Carolina and runs thence in an easterly direction along and with the nmihern edge of the right-of-way of State Highway No. 301 fifty (50) feet to a stake in the edge of M.C.

and Sallie Blue or M.S. Revell property; thence at right angles with said State Highway 301 and in a n01iherly direction one hundred fifty (150) feet to a stake, a corner; thence parallel with the first line herein fifty (50) feet in a westerly direction to a stake, a new corner in Milchie Blue line; thence parallel with the second line herein in a southerly direction to a stake in the edge of State Highway 301 at the POINT OF BEGINNING and being a lot fronting fifty feet on State Highway 301 at the POINT OF BEGINNING and being a lot fronting fifty feet on State Highway 301 in the Town of Kenly extending back 150 feet and being bounded on the west by lands of M.C, and Sallie Blue or the Revell Lands and being a part of the lands conveyed to Milchie Blue and wife by W.H. Godwin and conveyed to W.H. Godwin by W.G. Bullock and wife,Ruth Revell Bullock and known as a part of the John T. Revell Estate. Property Address - 203

Church Street, Kenly, North Carolina 27542 Parcel Number: 03005016 The property is being sold “as is”, without warranties, subject to all taxes, special assessments and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Any assessments, costs or fees resulting from the sale will be due and payable from the purchaser at the sale. The sale will not convey any personal property which may be located on the real property and the Commissioner makes no warranties or representations as to whether improvements to the real property are personal in nature. A cash deposit (no personal check), or ce1iified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the high bid, will be required at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning in the center of Cleveland Road at a new corner in said road, and runs as C L Higgins’ line North 45 degrees 10 minutes East 220 feet to a center post, a new corner; thence as C L Higgins; line South 41 degrees 37 minutes East 100 feet to a new corner with Lot #2; thence as the line of Lot #2 South 45 degrees 10 minutes West 220 feet to the center of said Celveland Road, a corner of Lot #2; thence as said road North 41 degrees 37 minutes West 100 feet to the beginning. Containing one half acre, more or less and being Lot #1 as shown on a map of a portion of the C L Higgins and Mina J Higgins Property located about two miles north of Cleveland School in Cleveland Township, Johnston County. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 10728 Cleveland Road, Garner, North Carolina.

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

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on January 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: BEING all of Lot 3 of the Annie M. Johnson Division as shown on that plat recorded in Plat Book 54, Page 347, Johnston County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 440 Creek Bridge Road, Four Oaks, 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,

for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 42, Rose Manor Park Subdivision, as shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 191, Johnston County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 213 Maple Circle, Smithfield, North Carolina.

to a map entitled, “Property of BSMPW, LLC”, dated 0103-2013, drafted by W. Stanton Massengill, PLS, Meadow Township, Johnston County, North Carolina, revised 0105-2013 and 01-10-2013, and recorded in Plat Book 78, Page 146, Johnston County Registry. Together with the 50’ Access and Utility Easement which is appurtenant to Tract 2. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8072 Harper House Road, Newton Grove, 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,

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 January 7, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Johnston County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Steven Paul Scherbekow and Laurie Anderson Scherbekow, dated October 22, 2010 to secure the original principal amount of $219,993.00, and recorded in Book 3918 at Page 796 of the Johnston 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: 297 Oak Alley Trl, Clayton, NC 27527 Tax Parcel ID: 05I04042K Present Record Owners: Laurie Anderson Scherbekow And Being more commonly known as: 297 Oak Alley

in 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 January 15, 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 Eric J. Parrish, dated August 25, 2010 to secure the original principal amount of $128,054.00, and recorded in Book RE2196 at Page 900 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: 697 Pine Needle Trail, Thomasville, NC 27360 Tax Parcel ID: 6793-07-0359 Present Record Owners: Eric J. Parrish And Being more commonly known as: 697 Pine Needle

County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT No. 22 of Evergreen Acres, Section 3, a map or plat of which is duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Randolph County, North Carolina in Plat Book 28 at Page 33 to which reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description as well as easements applicable thereto. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3928 Evergreen Drive, Trinity, NC 27370. 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.

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Laurie Anderson Scherbekow. 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

Trail, Thomasville, NC 27360 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Eric J. Parrish. 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

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 T. Schaefer and Stacy L. Schaefer. 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

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TAKE NOTICE RANDOLPH AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 324 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jerry Ray Stone, (Jerry Ray Stone, Deceased)(Heir of Jerry Ray Stone: Jerry Eugene Stone and Unknown Heirs of Jerry Ray Stone) to Jerone C. Herring, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of July, 2002, and recorded in Book 1773, Page 0050, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the hold-

19 SP 346 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, RANDOLPH COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Floyd E. Lyons and Mary E. Lyons to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated November 7, 2012 and recorded on November 7, 2012 in Book RE2310 at Page 898, Randolph 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

STANLY 19 SP 156 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, STANLY COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jay S. Harwood and Shelby W. Harwood to Jovetta Woodard and Patricia Robinson, Trustee(s), which was dated April 27, 2006 and recorded on May 23, 2006 in Book 1121 at Page 0815, Stanly 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 157 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kathy Harper Whitley (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kathy Harper Whitley) to B. Bivens, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of March, 2009, and recorded in Book 1273, Page 752, in Stanly County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Stanly County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on January 8, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Endy, in the County of Stanly, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

UNION 16 SP 674 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Christopher Lee Purser and Brandi Elks Purser to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated June 13, 2007 and recorded on June 15, 2007 in Book 4590 at Page 267, Union County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of 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

18 SP 519 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Crystal Lynne Harben a/k/a Crystal H. Fuchs to Stacy D. Fulcher, Attorney at Law, Trustee(s), which was dated January 26, 2011 and recorded on February 23, 2011 in Book 05497 at Page 0140 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on October 4, 2018 in Book 06786, Page 0444, Union County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of 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

18 SP 355 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Guadalupe Vargas to Joseph D. McCullough, Trustee(s), which was dated April 30, 2001 and recorded on May 1, 2001 in Book 1552 at Page 248, Union County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of 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 January 14, 2020 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 423 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Patricia G. Gandossy a/k/a Patricia Gay Gandossy and Mark D. Gandossy to The Law Offices of Daniel A. Fulco, PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated December 27, 2006 and recorded on January 2, 2007 in Book 04418 at Page 0149, Union County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of 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 January 14, 2020 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit:

er of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on January 14, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lots 8, 9, and 10 of Sunset Acres, a plat of which is duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Randolph County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 9 at Page 9. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 708 Verta Street, Archdale, 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.

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 7, 2020 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Randolph County, North Carolina, to wit:

BEING ALL of Lot 1, containing .922 acres, according to “Redivision Plat for CES Investments, LLC” and recorded in Plat Book 106, Page 41, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1230 Pine Hill Road, Asheboro, NC 27205. 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

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 January 8, 2020 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Stanly County, North Carolina, to wit: THE FOLLOWING TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, LYING AND BEING IN NORTH ALBEMARLE #1 TOWNSHIP, STANLY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 2 IN BLOCK “G” AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF THE MILLERS, INCORPORATED, MOSS SPRINGS ROAD DEVELOPMENT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 64, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR STANLY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT BY METES AND BOUNDS. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the Endy Township, Stanly County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Lying and being on the west side of North Carolina State Road No. 1253, and beginning at an iron pipe in the right-of-way of said road, said pipe being South 40 degrees 55 minutes West 64.40 feet from the old corner of Edward Calvin Eggleston and Ernest Herrin , Jr. and runs thence a new line, North 71 degrees 17 minutes West 155.52 feet to an iron pipe, a new corner; thence another new line, North 16 degrees 05 minutes East 260.22 feet to an iron pipe, a new corner; thence South 79 degrees 05 minutes East 133.34 feet to an iron pipe in the right-of-way line of North Carolina State Road 1253; thence with the right-of-way line of said road, South 11 degrees 28 minutes West 280.28 feet to the beginning, containing 0.89 acres, more or less, as surveyed by Dent Hall Turner, R.L.S., September 13, 1973, Tax ID: 651704516437. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 24103 Sam Road, Albemarle, North Carolina. Being the same fee simple property conveyed by General Warranty Deed from Bobby G. Harper, widowed to Kathy Harper Whitley, dated 12/05/2000 recorded on 12/06/2000 in Book 0771, Page 0166 in Stanly County records State of NC.

the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 7, 2020 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 2 of “Minor Subdivision for Richard Lee and Sylvia Purser”, as same is shown on a plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet J, File 926, Union County Registry. TOGETHER with an easement 25 feet in width as shown on said plat and taken from Deed Book 408, Page 196, Union County Registry for access to Deese Road. SUBJECT to an 18 foot easement as shown on said map for access to Deese Road reserved by the Grantors for themselves and others. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 499 Deese Road, Monroe, NC 28110.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued

Said property is commonly known as 1296 East Cannon Avenue, Albemarle, NC 28001. 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

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),

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

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

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 7, 2020 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit:

Being all of Lot 3, Block P, in that subdivision known as Beacon Hills, Section III, as same is shown on a plat thereof recorded in Map Book 6 at Page 151, of the Union County, North Carolina Register of Deeds; reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Said property is commonly known as 8405 Beacon Hills Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079.

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

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

cash the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit:

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

BEING all of Lot 71 of MORNINGSIDE, Map 1 as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet F, File 844 in the Union County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3011 Freesia Place, Stallings, NC 28104. 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.

BEING all of that certain Lot or parcel of land situated in City of Weddington, Union County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: BEING a portion of Lots 1 and 2 of WELLINGTON WOODS NO. 1 as shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet A, File99-8intheofficeoftheRegisterofDeedsforUnionCounty, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point marking the intersection of the center line of Wellington Drive with the center line of Potter Road, said point being the westerly common corner of Lot 2 and Lot 3 as shown on the aforesaid map: and running thence with the center line of Wellington Road, N. 65-27-05 E. 268.01 feet to a point in the center line of Wellington Drive, the northwesterly corner of that lot conveyed to James D. Thompson and wife, Amelia S. Thompson as recorded in Book 794 at Page 311 in the Union County Registry: thence with the Thompson property line, S. 23-44-07 E. 489.94 feet to an existing iron: thence 5.65-27-05 W, 268.28 feet to a point in the center line of Potter Road, the southwesterly corner of Lot 1 as shown on the aforesaid map: thence running with the center line of Potter Road , N. 25-07-00 W, 140.02 feet to a point; thence continuing with the center line of said road, N. 23-08-18 W. 349.98 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and being and containing a 3.035 acre tract as shown on survey prepared by James E. Massman,

PLS, dated December 15, 2000, to which survey reference is hereby made for a more complete description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 104 Wellington Drive, Weddington, NC 28104. 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

current owner(s) of the property is/are Robert D. Harwood, married and Cathy H. Davis, married. 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.

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.: 19-16140-FC01

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,

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

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.: 18-21000-FC01

Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-05163-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC

the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Patricia G. Gandossy and husband, Mark D. Gandossy. 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

North State Journal for Wednesday, January 1, 2020

TAKE NOTICE WAKE AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 201 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kristine Meeks and Michael Allen Meeks (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Michael Allen Meeks and Kristine Tursi Meeks) to Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of September, 2010, and recorded in Book 014095, Page 02732, 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 January 6, 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: Being all of Lot 25, Northclift Subdivision, Section One, as shown recorded in Book of Maps 1967, Page 328, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 512 Killington Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well 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 agree-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1674

Lying and being in the Town of Cary, White Oak Township, Wake County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Javon D. Howell to John B. Third, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of November, 2015, and recorded in Book 016217, Page 01584, 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 January 6, 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 of Lot 36 in Braemore Subdivision, Phase 1, as shown on the map recorded in Book of Maps 2014, pages 76-78, Wake County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description. See also Books of Maps 2014, Page 396-397, Wake County Registry, for corrected setback information. See also Book of Maps 2015, Page 454 and Book of Maps 2015, Page 1594, Wake County Registry, for revised Maximum Impervious Surface figures. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 412 Bolton Grant Drive, Cary, North Carolina.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 894

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: BEING all of Lot 4 of the Recombination of Lots of Nathan Watson Estate, according to a plat recorded in Book of Maps 1984, Page 1331, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6808 Poole Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Hattie Maye Watson, (Hattie Maye Watson, deceased)(Heirs of Hattie Maye Watson: Marie A. Watson and Unknown Heirs of Hattie Maye Watson) to Andrew Valentine, Esquire, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of July, 2006, and recorded in Book 012088, Page 00069, 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 January 6,

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1976 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lisa G. Fisher to The Law Office of Jonathan Richardson, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of October, 2016, and recorded in Book 016570, Page 00334, 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 January 6, 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: BEING all of Lot #1, Jen Mar Acres, Phase I, as

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 2099 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Spencer R. Pilz to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of December, 2016, and recorded in Book 016658, Page 02609, 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 January 6, 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:

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 2726 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Renee L. White and Christopher White to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of April, 2017, and recorded in Book 016744, Page 01049, 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 January 6, 2020 and will sell to the

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 2805 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Iyerechinma Y. Fiabema to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of April, 2006, and recorded in Book 011918, Page 01725, 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 January 13, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in

18 SP 2047 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 Fatima Harris a/k/a Fatima T. Harris to Amy E. Johnson, Trustee(s), which was dated December 26, 2008 and recorded on January 7, 2009 in Book 013343 at Page 00710, 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 January 8, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake

Property Address: 412 Bolton Grant Drive, Cary, NC 27519 Tax ID# 0419742 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

shown on that plat recorded in Book of Maps 1984, Page 1159, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8644 Burnside Drive, Apex, North Carolina. PROPERTY 8644 Apex,

Burnside

ADDRESS: Drive 27539

PARCEL ID: 0137175 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,

Tax

Number(s):

0200995

Land Situated in the City of Garner in the County of Wake in the State of NC Land Situated in the Township of St. Marys in the County of Wake in the State of NC Being all of Lot 72, Section Two, Phase II, Brownstone Village Subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 1993, Page 875, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1409 Burchcrest Drive, Garner, North Carolina. The property address and tax parcel identification number listed are provided solely for informational purposes. Commonly known as: 1409 Burchcrest Drive, Garner, NC 27529-3785 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

highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: ALL of Lot 196 of MEADOWVIEW Subdivision, Phase 5, Section B, as shown on a map thereof recorded at Book of Maps 2003, Page 1885-1886 (1885), Wake County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2638 Bloomsberry Ridge Drive, Fuquay Varina, 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 agree-

the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Unit G, Building 3B, UNIVERSITY COMMONS LAKE PARK CONDOMINIUM, as identified in the Declaration of University Commons Lake Park, A Condominium, which Declaration is recorded in Book 7612, Page 207, and amended in Book 7799, Page 510; Book 8069, Page 1036; Book 8107, Page 1068; Book 8107, Page 1075; and Book 8107, Page 1083, all in the Office of the Wake County Register of Deeds (The “Declaration”), and more particularly described in the Plat and Plans of the Condominium filed in Condominium File No. 179, Wake County Registry, which Declaration, Plat and Plans are incorporated herein by reference, together with an undivided 0.6944 percent interest in the Common Elements as referred to in Article 1.5 of the Declaration. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 1220 University Court, Apt. 201, 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

County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF WENDELL, TOWNSHIP, WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEINGALLOFLOT37INHUNTDELLSUBDIVISION,PHASE II-C, AS SHOWN ON THAT MAP RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1998, PAGE 473, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Commonly known as 1484 Huntdell Main Drive Wendell, NC 27591. However, by showing this address no additional coverage is provided. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1484 Huntdell Main Drive, Wendell, NC 27591. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars

ment, 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

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

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

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

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 termi-

nation. 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 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

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 Fatima T. Harris. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental

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: 1262970 (FC.FAY)

tice 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: 1268993 (FC.FAY)

Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1282658 (FC.FAY)

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street

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: 1288918 (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: 1289640 (FC.FAY)

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TAKE NOTICE WAKE 19 SP 2034 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 Keith Williams, Jr. to Shapiro & Ingle., Trustee(s), which was dated May 22, 2009 and recorded on May 22, 2009 in Book 13545 at Page 1248, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION WAKE COUNTY 17SP3196

er 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 11:00AM on January 17, 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 Darnell Cook and Tomeka Cook, dated August 25, 2006 to secure the original principal amount of $153,900.00, and recorded in Book 12144 at Page 1579 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.

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DARNELL COOK AND TOMEKA COOK DATED AUGUST 25, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 12144 AT PAGE 1579 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 hold-

19 SP 2141 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 John F. Schloeder to Nextitle, Trustee(s), which was dated October 17, 2017 and recorded on October 24, 2017 in Book 016946 at Page 02372, 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 January 8, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake

19 SP 2431 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 Tuneka Michelle Murphy to Benita Mitten, Trustee(s), which was dated March 6, 2003 and recorded on March 6, 2003 in Book 009958 at Page 01084, 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 January 8, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 2454 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 Phuong Q. Banh to Mary A. McDuffie and Joan C. Cox, Trustee(s), which was dated July 9, 2007 and recorded on August 1, 2007 in Book 12687 at Page 1481, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Said property is commonly known as 3605 Coulwood Court, Raleigh, NC 27610.

Address of property: 3716 Mechanicsville Run Ln, Raleigh, NC 27610 Tax Parcel ID: 0254187 Present Record Owners: Darnell Cook

County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THE REAL PROPERTY SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF WENDELL, COUNTY OF WAKE, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 66 OF WELLINGTON PLACE SUBDIVISION, AS THE SAME IS SHOWN BY MAP RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1988, PAGE 1766, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 94E Boxley Drive, Wendell, NC 27591. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE

cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit:

County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN WAKE COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBEDINDEEDBOOK11755,PAGE540,BEINGKNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 122, CHARLESTON PARK. BEING ALL OF LOT 122 IN CHARLESTON PARK SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN UPON THAT PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1992, PAGE 1141, AND RE-RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1993, PAGE 1488, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4644 Vendue Range Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604.

BEING ALL OF LOT# 4 PHASE II BENT CREEK SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN AS MAP RECORDED IN BOM 1983 PAGE 708 WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4817 Bent Creek Drive, Fuquay-varina, NC 27526.

19 SP 2529 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF GARNER, ST MARYS TOWNSHIP, WAKE COUNTY, STATE OF NC, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 3064 PAGE 724 ID# 113511, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 36 BAINBRIDGE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3. RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1982, PAGE 549.

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 January 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:

19 SP 2682 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 Moses Mosi Mutisya to Union Service Corporation, Trustee(s), which was dated August 13, 2010 and recorded on August 13, 2010 in Book 14035 at Page 721, 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 January 8, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake

And Being more commonly known as: 3716 Mechanicsville Run Ln, Raleigh, NC 27610 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Darnell Cook and Tomeka Cook. 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

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 John F. Schloeder. 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

cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit:

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Degantus A. Hodges to Becky Medlin, Trustee(s), which was dated November 3, 2011 and recorded on November 7, 2011 in Book 14530 at Page 583, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

and Tomeka Cook

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

19 SP 2297 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY

Said property is commonly known as 1424 Country Pond Lane, Willow Springs, NC 27592-9249.

BEING all of Lot 21 of Willow Downs Subdivision, as recorded in Book of Maps 1995, Page 1427, Wake County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for greater certainty of description.

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM CYNTHIA J. NORDLUND, UNMARRIED AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 11755, PAGE 540 DATED 12/29/2005 AND RECORDED 12/30/2005, WAKE COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Cheryl A. Kennedy to Miller & Shedor, PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated December 17, 2001 and recorded on December 21, 2001 in Book 009223 at Page 01381, 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 January 8, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake

NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY

EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of

BEING THE SAME FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY CONVEYED BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM ANDERSON HOMES, A DIVISION OF ANDERSON AND ANDERSON, INC., BY VICE PRESIDENT, BY DAVID T. SERVOSS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO NATHANIEL HODGES, JR. and DEGANTUS A. HODGES WIFE, DATED 10/22/1982 RECORDED ON 11/19/1982 IN BOOK 3064, PAGE 724 IN WAKE COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF NC. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 406 Bournemouth Lane, Garner, NC 27529. 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

County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 44 Phase 2 Carriage Heights Subdivision As shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 2007, Pages 2376 through 2378, Wake County Registry Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 934 RIBBONLEAF LN, 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.

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 Phuong Q. Banh. An Order for possession of the property may be issued

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 Cheryl A. Kennedy. 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

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 Dagantus A. Hodges. 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,

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 Moses M. Mutisya. 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

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.: 15-07930-FC02

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 December 10, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

Suite

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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.: 19-06164-FC01

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

Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 19-07352-FC01

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.

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.: 19-12888-FC02

5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 19-15324-FC01

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TAKE NOTICE WAKE 17 SP 3010 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 Jason Amen Hetep and Pamela Amen Hetep to Burke & Associates, Trustee(s), which was dated February 1, 2006 and recorded on February 2, 2006 in Book 11803 at Page 00716, 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 fore-

17 SP 1083 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 Damilda E. Ghartey and Yvonne A. Ghartey to Louis A. Trosch, Trustee(s), which was dated June 16, 2006 and recorded on June 27, 2006 in Book 012030 at Page 01506, 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 January

19 SP 1347 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY

closed, 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 January 15, 2020 at 12:00PM, 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 192, LANDINGS AT NEUSE CROSSINGS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, AS SHOWN AND RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 2004, PAGES 2155 THROUGH 2158, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3245 Landing Falls Lane, 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

15, 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: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF WAKE, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: LOT 692 OF LOCHMERE HIGHLANDS PHASE 2C, AS SHOWN ON A MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1990, PAGE 339, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued

County, North Carolina, to wit: LYING AND BEING SITUATE IN WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION WAKE COUNTY 19SP2187

cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on January 17, 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 Bryan D. Jennings and Hilda M. Jennings, dated August 5, 2003 to secure the original principal amount of $123,000.00, and recorded in Book 10348 at Page 2353 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.

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION WAKE COUNTY 19SP2092 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CORNELIA J. COLLIER DATED APRIL 25, 2013 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 15262 AT PAGE 1337 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 expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for

19 SP 852 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 Elsie Womack to Ormond Harriott, Trustee(s), which was dated March 29, 2001 and recorded on April 3, 2001 in Book 8865 at Page 02475, 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 January 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:

18 SP 2889 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 Nora Thomas to Samuel Weathers, Trustee(s), which was dated March 16, 2004 and recorded on March 17, 2004 in Book 010715 at Page 01809, 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 January 8, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake

19 SP 2595 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 Terry V. Bunn and Morgan Tew Bunn to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), which was dated October 13, 2011 and recorded on October 13, 2011 in Book 014497 at Page 00958, 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 January 8, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

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 January 15, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake

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 expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for

Said property is commonly known as 112 Windswept Lane, Cary, NC 27518.

BEING AND INTENDING TO DESCRIBE THE SAME PREMISES CONVEYED IN A DEED RECORDED 04/19/1991, IN BOOK 4889, PAGE 845.

BEING ALL OF LOT 95 STOWECOFT SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3 & 5, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 2004, PAGES 1446 & 1447, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.

NOTICE OF SALE

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kimberlee Higgs to Donald P. Eggleston, Trustee(s), which was dated February 28, 2005 and recorded on March 1, 2005 in Book 011247 at Page 00221, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY BRYAN D. JENNINGS AND HILDA M. JENNINGS DATED AUGUST 5, 2003 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 10348 AT PAGE 2353 IN THE WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA

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 is commonly known as 4442 Snowcrest Lane, 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

Address of property: 820 Ellynn Dr, Cary, NC 27511 Tax Parcel ID: 0046668 Present Record Owners: The Estate of Bryan D. Jennings And Being more commonly known as: 820 Ellynn Dr,

cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:00AM on January 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 Cornelia J. Collier, dated April 25, 2013 to secure the original principal amount of $193,729.00, and recorded in Book 15262 at Page 1337 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: 117 Coffee Bluff Ln, Holly Springs, NC 27540 Tax Parcel ID: 0362979 Present Record Owners: The Estate of Cornelia J. Collier And Being more commonly known as: 117 Coffee Bluff Ln, Holly Springs, NC 27540

BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE IN THE WESTERN RIGHT OF WAY OF THE SMITHFIELD ROAD (N.C.S.R 2233); SAID STAKE BEING LOCATED 27.4 FEET FROM THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROAD AND BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE ROBERT FAIRLEY PROPERTY, RUNS THENCE AS FAIRLEY’S NORTH LINE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST 209.30 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE AND SOUTH 76 DEGREES 27 MINUTES WEST 100.3 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE, O’NEAL’S CORNER; THENCE AS O’NEALS NORTH LINE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 47 MINUTES WEST 96 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 42 MINUTES EAST 117.45 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE IN THE JAMES H. WATSON SOUTH LINE; THENCE AS WATSONS’ SOUTH LINE NORTH 72 DEGREES 13 MINUTES EAST 300 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE ROAD 2233; THENCE SOUTH 44 DEGREES 01 MINUTE EAST 69.80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND CONTAINING .82 ACRES OF LAND, ACCORDING TO A SURVEY ENTITLED “PROPERTY SURVEY FOR CORINNA DUNN,” MARKS CREEK TOWNSHIP, WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, DATED JANUARY 31, 1970 AND PREPARED BY HAROLD B. MULLEN, REGISTERED LAND

County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT(S), 399, PHASE NINE, CHASTAIN SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK(S) 2003, PAGE 225, AND RE-RECORDED IN BOOK 2003, PAGES 1007, WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5834 Finestra Way, 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

cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: LOT 3 PROPERTY OF A.W. KELLY HEIRS, AS SHOWN ON BOOK OF MAPS 1999, PAGE 268, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 6421 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613-1917. 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

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 Kimberlee Higgs. 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

Cary, NC 27511 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Bryan D. Jennings. 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 record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Cornelia J. Collier. 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

SURVEYOR. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5524 Dunn Road, Knightdale, NC 27545. 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

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 Nora Thomas. 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

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 Terry V. Bunn. 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

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.

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.

File No.: 17-04415-FC01

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.

prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is December 18, 2019 Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

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The date of this Notice is December 16, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

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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 Elsie Dunn Womack. 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

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.

PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-08788-FC02

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403

PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-07365-FC03

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