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Unemployment rates increased in all 15 NC metro areas in July Raleigh Seasonally unadjusted unemployment figures for July released by the N.C. Department of Commerce last week showed an increase in 99 of the state’s 100 counties. The state’s 2020 July rate of 8.9% (not seasonally adjusted) more than doubled that of the July 2019 rate of 4.3%. In July, there were 84 counties with rates between 5% and 10% compared to 97 in June. The number of counties with rates over 10% increased from three in June to 16 in July. The county with the highest rate for July was Scotland, at 14.1%. All 15 metro areas in North Carolina had unemployment rate increases. Of those areas, Fayetteville was the highest at 11.6%, and New Bern was the lowest at 7.5%. A.P. DILLON

LabCorp launches first combined test for COVID-19 and seasonal flu Burlington LabCorp announced the launch of the first testing method to simultaneously detect COVID-19, influenza A/B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The singlepanel test is available to patients through doctors, hospitals, and other authorized healthcare providers nationwide. LabCorp has also submitted an application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to offer the combined test through its at-home test collection kit, which would offer added convenience and accessibility. “The U.S. is facing the most challenging health crisis in a century and is about to enter flu season, which has the potential to put additional strain on our healthcare system and cost lives,” said Dr. Brian Caveney, chief medical officer and president of LabCorp Diagnostics. NSJ STAFF

Saudi court issues final verdicts in Khashoggi killing Dubai, United Arab Emirates A Saudi court issued final verdicts in the case of slain critic Jamal Khashoggi after his son, who still resides in the kingdom, announced pardons that spared five of the convicted individuals from execution. The Riyadh Criminal Court’s final verdicts were announced by Saudi Arabia’s state television, which aired few details about the eight Saudi nationals and did not name them. The court ordered a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for the five. Another individual received a 10-year sentence, and two others were ordered to serve seven years in prison. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pentagon reaffirms Microsoft as winner of disputed JEDI deal Washington, D.C. The Pentagon reaffirmed Microsoft as winner of a cloud computing contract potentially worth $10 billion, although the start of work is delayed by a legal battle over rival Amazon’s claim the bidding process was flawed. Amazon Web Services had long been considered a leading candidate to run the Pentagon’s Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure project, known as JEDI. The project will store and process vast amounts of classified data, allowing the U.S. military to improve communications with soldiers on the battlefield and use artificial intelligence to speed up its war planning and fighting capabilities.

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President Trump returns to North Carolina President Donald Trump made a visit to the Triad after last week naming Wilmington the first World War II Heritage City at the Battleship North Carolina.

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Firearm sales skyrocket amid social unrest By Brooke Conrad North State Journal

home or hometown.” In particular, firearms purchases increased drastically among African-Americans and women, followed by an increase among senior citizens, according to Larry Hyatt, owner of Hyatt Guns in Charlotte. “The African-American leadership [in Charlotte] has been pretty anti-gun,” Hyatt said. “So we have a lot of the urban residents who didn’t have firearms and were depending on police protection. Our African-American communities I think felt more vulnerable.” Normally June and July are the slowest months of the year — a good time to take a vacation or paint the building, Hyatt said. But this year, June and July were the two biggest months in the entire 61-year history of the business. Hyatt’s business is normally based on repeat buyers who use firearms for hunting, collecting, and target-shooting. But those sales recently decreased. Now, self-protection is the primary source of business, with self-defense purchases skyrocketing 500%, he said. “What I hear over and over is, ‘We don’t have a gun in our house, and now I think we need one,’” Hyatt said.

FUQUAY-VARINA — Lee Edmark owned a gun for 25 years but never used it. He gave it away to a friend six months ago. But in March, economic shutdowns set in, followed by a summer of nationwide protests — sometimes violent — following the death of George Floyd. The social unrest recently pushed Edmark, who is in his 60s, and his wife, Deb, to purchase a firearm at Fuquay Gun and Gold, in the suburbs just south of Raleigh. They plan to take a firearms course in the near future. “We were scared,” Edmark said. “You know it when you don’t have a gun.” Thousands of other North Carolina residents are purchasing firearms for the first time. Fuquay Gun and Gold is currently on pace for a 300% increase in both its sales and customer base, with lines frequently trailing out the door. The buying spree also generated a massive permit processing backup at county sheriff’s offices. “Some people are trying to protect their businesses in these areas that are getting damaged and torn up,” said store owner Clay Ausley. “In other cases, people are trying to get guns to protect themselves in case some of this comes to their See FIREARM, page A2

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A first-time customer at Fuquay Gun and Gold watches a store employee demonstrate the use of a firearm.

NCAE protests for more money on same day legislature passes historic relief funding NC ranked number one in Southeast in education funding by NCAE’s parent organization By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — On the same day that the General Assembly was working to pass a $1.1 billion-dollar coronavirus relief package that includes $115 million in education spending, the North Carolina affiliate of one of the largest national teacher unions was asking for even more funding. The N.C. Association of Educators (NCAE), an affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), held a press event led by

NCAE President Tamika Walker Kelly. “The General Assembly likes to talk about saving for a rainy day, and we need to make it clear that for public school educators and parents, it’s been raining for months,” said Kelly in a release prior to the event. Flanking Kelley in front of the legislature were several women carrying red umbrellas. The umbrellas were an attempt to tie in the theme of “raining down funding” for education by tapping the state’s Savings Reserve Fund, often referred to as the “Rainy Day Fund.” “Educators have been working day in and day out to shelter stuSee PROTEST, page A2

Pence headlines prolife event in Raleigh with Forest, Tillis, others SBA List president, organizer of event, gives extended interview

of where she believes the pro-life movement is at and what SBA List is doing during the 2020 election cycle to advance its goals.

By David Larson North State Journal

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RALEIGH — The pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List hosted Vice President Mike Pence at Christ Baptist Church in Raleigh on Sept. 3, along with Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, five U.S. congressmen and other major Republican candidates for North Carolina offices. The SBA List, which fights to get pro-life candidates elected, is led by Marjorie Dannenfelser, a Greenville, North Carolina, native and Duke graduate. In his remarks to those gathered, Pence began by praising Dannenfelser, saying, “I can honestly say I was for Marjorie Dannenfelser before it was cool. We knew each other back in the days that I was in the Congress, and I saw her strong leadership for life then. But to see the way that the Susan B. Anthony List has grown and to see the impact that it’s had in electing and reelecting principled men and women who stand for the sanctity of life across the country, I just want to thank you, and I want to thank everyone involved. The Susan B. Anthony List is the most effective advocate for the right to life in the United States of America.” Dannenfelser spoke with NSJ before the event and gave a sense

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North State stayingVisit on their properties if they are not year-round residents. Journal online! A similar situation to Surf nsjonline.com City’s actions has arisen in Dare and Currituck counties, resultstanlyjournal.com ing in the filing of a federal lawtwincityherald.com suit by six property owners whose permanent residences are in neighboring states. Law-enforcement checkpoints have been set up on roads leading into various towns and counties. The town of Beaufort has a chokepoint near I-70 to repel non-residents. One needs a valid form of government-issued ID with a Carteret County address, from pagePass A1 issued aPROTEST COVID-19 Entry by the town or documents proving you are this an essential worker dents from storm” said Kelor aretheperforming an essential ly of pandemic situation. She service. said it was time for lawmakers to Ocracoke is alsoof assistance” requiring “offer their umbrella documentation in order to gain to teachers and citizens. entry to the town. Kelly cited “$900 million” in The public’s use ofavailable the AtlanCARES Act money and tic hasit been banned thatOcean more of should be useby for Atlantic Beach, education. She Salter also Path, calledInfor dian and for Emerald In $44.5Beach million PPE, Isle. despite aaround joint press release, the towns 70% of the state’s schools said “swimming, being closed, many surfing, of whichkitwill ing,” andso“non-motorized recreremain for at least the first ational quarter.water access” are all prohibited. Lawmakers have already apWrightsville propriated $600Beach millionofficials for K-12 already beaches to the educationclosed and nearly $400 milpublic will CARES now alsoAct be fining lion in but federal money. violators to $500. If one inIf signed up by Gov. Roy Cooper, the cludes court costs, the fine jumps latest round of COVID relief from to the$650. General Assembly adds even Officials in Wilkesboro and more, with over $1 billion in toNorth Wilkesboro announced on April 8 that only one person per family will be allowed entry into any stores. Children can only accompany them if no PENCE from page A1 other suitable person can watch them. Last a After week, collegeCooper at Duke,issued Dannennew order containing felserexecutive went to Washington, D.C., multiple of atnew restricwhere shelayers worked the Heritage tions on the few still Foundation and retail then stores chaired the allowed able toon remain open. Pro-LifeorCaucus Capitol Hill. This new ordertried begins at 5 p.m. Dannenfelser to build conApril andpro-life runs forbills, 30 days. sensus13on but she According to executive order quickly became “convinced that 131, only five people per 1,000 we weren’t going to make it anysquare feet of pro-life retail space or 20%if where in the movement of marshal wefire didn’t have aposted really occupanstrong pocy limits can be in a store at one litical arm.” time. mustearly be placed SheMarkings said in the 1990s, 6 feet apart in areas peo-of “from my home, withwhere a bunch ple gather, likestarted checkout women,” they the lines, Susan and stores must observe B. Anthony List to be thatcleanentity ing Additional thatmeasures. would fund pro-life,recommostly mendations in the order include female candidates. Dannenfelser plastic at registers and said theshields pro-choice PAC, EMILY’s contact-free List, which checkouts. is often mentioned TheSBA order anyforces lowith Listoverrides as opposing cal prohibitions set“got a differon the abortion that issue, under ent rate in order to theiroccupancy skin” by claiming to speak maintain “uniformity” across theirfor women on the topic. This state.” with Cooper’s previritationAs was partially responsible ous municipalifor executive inspiring orders, them to create the ties individual stores can enSBAand List. act“So even we stricter basicallymeasures mimickedthan their described the that new whole directives. model andindid bunThe Carolina-based Fresh dlingNorth operation for candidates, Market grocery store chain, raising money for candidates and starting April 14, will require all doing independent expenditures,” guests to wear atold face-covering of Dannenfelser NSJ. “We’ve some grownsort. a ton, going from about a

THE WORD: THE FRUIT OFDOUBTING THE SPIRITTHOMAS THE WORD: JOY IS DEEPER THAN HAPPINESS

The Second Sunday of Easter approaches, and Christians are reminded of the first Following love, the second Fruit of Sunday following Christ’s resurrection. Jesus the Spirit is joy — chara in Greek. The had met with most of His disciples after Mary King James version translates chara Magdalene alerted them of His presence. differently throughout the New Testament. Thomas was not with them when they met The overarching term, expressed also Jesus, and he said he would not believe in the as gladness or joyfulness, speaks resurrection until he had seen the wounds of to happiness that goes beyond the the crucifixion for himself. ephemeral, worldly happiness. The joy Eight days after the resurrection, Thomas offered through believing in Jesus is deep had his doubts removed when he saw and sustained. Jesus and examined His wounds. While Worldly happiness through your own Jesus blessed those who believed in His performance, pleasure or possessions resurrection based on faith, He nonetheless is not the joy referenced by Paul to the was willing to prove Himself to Thomas. Galatians. Instead, joy allows you to Thomas had proven a devoted and loyal maintain a positive attitude and a longdisciple and Jesus did not condemn him for term happiness even through trials and his skepticism. hard times. 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

John 20:27-29 (KJV) 27 ThenAsaith he to depiction Thomas, Reach hither of Christ as thy finger,the andGood behold my hands; andShepherd reach hither thy hand, and thrust along withit into my side: be not theand Fruit of faithless, but thebelieving. Spirit in 28 And Thomas stained glass answered at and said unto Christ him, My Lord and my Church God. 29 Jesus saith unto Cathedral, him, Thomas, because High Street, thou hast seen me, thou Dublin, hast believed: blessed are Ireland they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

“The Incredulity of Saint Thomas” by Caravaggio (c. 1601–1602, currently housed in Sanssouci Picture Gallery, Potsdam, Germany).

TRAFFIC from page A1 transportation sales tax revenue, 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicwhich also is down. ing? Are not evenresults. ye in the presence of “We our Lord were hoping to bid it out failed to produce 20 Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye for are our glory construction very soon, but In the meantime, some road and joy. and bridge projects already have then COVID-19 and all that, so that timeline is kind of in the air,” been put on hold. The North Carolina Depart- said West Plains administrator ment of Transportation has Tom Stehn, a former state highslashed its expected construction way engineer. “It was a high priprojects from 131 down to 38 for ority for us.” ambulances are runthe upcoming budget year, a $2 in Though FIREARM from page A1 the entirety of 2018 and 2019 — ning as usual and amount, detours said are billion reduction. an unprecedented for visitors, “obOhio has delayed until Lt. Scott Sefton. Meanwhile, gun projects stores are ex- well-marked that direct next year on the interstate highways The sheriff’s office interchange even added periencing biggest supply viously nice,” said Marin Columbus and be- would hours, be allowing staffDaniel to issue an shortages Hyatt hasCincinnati ever seen. Due chief clinical officer for the cause of economic the expected declineand in shall, additional 500 applications per to both lockdowns County Ambulance fuel tax revenue. week, Howell noted spokesman Eric Curincreased sales, factories simply South Faced with a budget ry. aren’t producing quicklyshortfall, enough. District. The citydefinitely of Bend, Oregon, the Missouri hascurrently postponed $46 mil“We’re not slowing Hyatt Guns rations amseventh-fastest lion for 18toroad proj- nation’s down,” Sefton said. “We’re growgoing munition oneand box bridge per custommetropolitan ects that had been for ing as fast as possible.” area over the er, despite being onepriorities of the largest decade, a $190 millocal governments. As many as past But it’s stillpulled not enough to keep gun stores in the country. bond offhave the 299The additional up, transportation as several applicants shortages projects also sentvalued prices lion ballot. Supporters hada conat $785 million risk May waited months to receive perthrough the roof.could A boxbeofat9-mila property without federal help, atMcKenna mit. Inabout early pushing August, Grass Roots limeter ammunition Ausley’s cerns hikeCarolina for roads, sidewalks said. North filed a lawsuitand arstore used to cost $8.99 a box, un- tax businessimmediate guinglanes that while Wakelocal County ShertilAmong his store the ran out. The same debox bike are suffering ferments: new highway interiff Gerald Baker isfinancially violating aand law now costs abetween $50 and $60 es residents are without change requiring the office to issue work. pistol online. to provide direct access many “They’repermits going within to show on to the expandedfirearms Ozarks Medical 14 up days. Scheduling courses purchase and just glanceLarry and Center West Plains. The store cen- voters’ WakedayCounty resident is also in a challenge. Ausley’s not for raising my taxes ter’s hospital, andcoursspe- think, Wright`I’m applied his pistol purtypically hostsphysician six firearms no way!’” said Ricialty among the area’s chasenow, permit on June 23.Mike It wasn’t es perclinics month,are booked around two right co-chairman of the largest employers, approved until Aug. 15. Go HeBend then weeks out. Now, theserving store is about book- ley, that support40,000 patients in eight rural 2020 tried toCoalition schedule an appointment ing 14 classes a month, scheduled the up measure. “We’re to counties of through southernJanuary. Missouri to pick the permit, but going so far, no all the way At ed back to voters, now just and northern Arkansas. one has answered thebut phone. Hyatt’s store, the scheduling back- come the called wrong the time.” state resulted had allotted more have number at logThe partially from the ini- felt“Ilike Most than $1.2 million to cover lockhalf least 30states timeshave and classified there is noroad antial months of government as essential the road construction swer or a recording that sayswork keep down, during which thecosts. store The was construction canWright continue despite other half was to come from local that trying,” said in an orders email. not allowed to offer courses. Sheriff’s offices overloaded with “After 30 days the permit will expire and I will have to go through permit requests The Wake County Sheriff’s Of- the process again.” Wright also applied for a confice received more permit applications in the past nine months than cealed carry permit on July 15, the WORSHIP from page A1

shutting down certain business- causing major traffic backups. Florida announced that it is aces. But some states have not. Washington, site of the first celerating work schedules by sevcoronavirus outbreak in the U.S., eral weeks on about $2 billion ANDREAS BORCHERT | CC BY-SA 3.0 DE and road projects. worth of bridge suspended work on 92 of its F.100 In Maryland, a westbound active highway projects as a result of a stay-at-home order for lane of the Chesapeake Bay most workers. The halted proj- Bridge near Annapolis recentects include major ones in Seattle ly re-opened to vehicles followand Spokane, as well as improve- ing repairs. The $27 million projwas completed wellleading ahead to of ments to an 90 pass ect gun-control measures, same day he Interstate took his concealed partly because of from light through an avalanche-prone area schedule, a surge in firearms purchases carry course. The first available amid the coronavirus of the Cascade Virginia residents that left a pandent appointment toMountains. take his certificate traffic entire million demic. in the national firearms supply, to Vermont’s Wake County was$200 two months The declining volumes road said. This traffic left gun stores later, construction on Sept. 15. plan for 2020 Ausley been especially large in some is on hold, save31, forthe a $6 million headed into the election year with As of August sheriff’s of- have the nation’s most famously conemergency repair where a storm supply levels already lower than fice processed purchase permit ap- of washed outsubmitted part of thethe foundation usual. metropolitan areas, such plications week of gested the San Francisco Baypandemarea. on Interstate 89.5,180 pending ap- as Add onto that the July 12 and had leaders in theand region The longer delay, and protest concerns, you plications, thethe office saidthe in agreatstate- ic Business to put a storm,” 1 cent sales tax er the likelihood that for some proj- had havehoped “the perfect Ausley ment. Appointments carried the November ballot that could ects mightapplications not get finished this on said. concealed are booked raise billion oversurge, 40 years year. The$100 only comparable Hythrough December. publicoccurred transit after and transpor“Every project people is sort of risk for att said, the 2012 In Charlotte, canat purin a nine-county of running out of quality weather Sandy projects Hook Elementary School chase self-defense rifles and shot- tation But the resulted coronavirus days the work,”a govsaid region. shooting, which in a outmaguns to by complete simply completing interrupted work on Jeremy construction jor push for gun control. Butstate gun ernmentReed, background check,engiand break neededweren’t to place the neer for going the state’s transportation supply shortages as bad without through the sheriff’s legislation the ballot. agency. that time,onbecause factories were office. As a result, Hyatt’s store ran measure It to now could be 2022, or even originally keep up with demand. outPennsylvania of self-defense rifles andhalted shot- able before and supporters make all road construction But 2024, Purchase supplycan shortage guns, since acquiring work. those was push for a public voteinto on it has than sincecompleting allowed work to pro- another issues will probably continue easier the process said John Grubb, ceed 61 critical projects. 2021,measure, Ausley says. That’s partly befor a on handgun, Hyatt said. About the of the Bay 800 road and bridge projects, at chief cause operating the marketofficer often takes a year Current events create “perfect Area Council, and a business-backed $7 billion, remainspree on hold. to self-correct, partly because storm” for buying advocacy group. Trump is By contrast, states have policy of politics — if Donald Election yearssome typically increase “If we’re social in a unrest poor economy, taken advantage of a50%, lull in traf- re-elected, may inbusiness by about Ausley looks like we’re to fic speed transportation tensify,itbut if Biden wins,going he may said.toThis yearup especially, he says which in,for that have beenway, an projects. Construction crews have be push gunwould control. Either some people fear a move toward lot of likely stimulus and an awbeen able gun to shut down highway the election will spur anothincreased control from Dem- awful lot of job creation,” he said. lanes during prime hours without er round of firearms purchases. ocratic presidential candidate Joe ful “Today may not be the best Biden. But the firearm shortages ac- day to buy a gun when you look tually began in 2019. Last year, at selection and when you look at Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, price,” Ausley said. “But tomorrow a Democrat, promoted several could definitely be worse.”

Benham and others showed up to the Charlotte clinic after receiving calls that the$115 police were there tal appropriations, million of place in the Southeast and sixth is a popular school choice option in this state” that wants to take demanding that thepurposes. group’s mem- nationally for increases to K-12 that grants $4,200 scholarships all the resources and dictate how which is for education bers leave the area. When to eligible low-income students they are spent. He said that patOther demands made by they Kel-re- funding per student. fused to NCAE leave, eight were given ly and the included hold-ci- During 2018-19, North Caroli- for tuition at the private school of tern and way of thinking just isn’t of harmless “violation of working for students and families. ing tations districts foremergency enroll- na increases in public school in- their choosing. prohibitions and to restrictions” — a structional staff salaries ranked “We’ve always said let the reThe school-choice rally was ment declines due COVID-19 Class 2 misdemeanor. school closures, which the legisla- the state fourth in the country put together by Parents for Edu- sources follow the child and that’s “They’re saying there were ture was already doing while the50 and, again, first in the Southeast. cational Freedom North Carolina the beauty of school choice,” said people there,” was Benham press conference goingsaid viaon For that same year, increases in (PEFNC). PEFNC’s executive vice Jodice. He added that education the Bill discrepancy between his ac- teacher salaries by the Republi- president Brian Jodice said that spending shouldn’t be a case of House 1105. count the andNCAE the “official” account. While was asking for can-led General Assembly were families and teachers were there pitting public against private or “Just look at theparent video. organiThe video also ranked first in the Southeast to show their support for the pro- charters, but instead should be more money, their shows evidence. It is their a lie. It and third nationally. gram and to thank legislators for about “freeing up resources” in the zation hadclear recently released is wrong. The police department, Under Republican leadership, recently expanding some of the best interest of the child. annual education spending rankCharlotte mayor’s “Unfortunately, it looks like the ings. North Observer, Carolina the landed atof- the state’s education budget in- program’s options. fice —one they’re all Southeast wrong.” and creased from $7.6 billion in 2011 “What we’ve always been pro- NCAE and their allies are connumber in the TedsixCruz ponents for is opening up resourc- tinuing to prioritize buildings and withinSen. the top states(R-Texas), national- a to $9.8 billion in 2019. friend of Benham’s, tweeted out in Around half a dozen media es for families to be able to bene- systems over families and stuly for education funding metrics. support of him later the same day, outlets were in attendance at the fit,” said Jodice. “And for a funding dents,” said Jodice. “So, you know The NEA rankings for North callingincluded the arrestcoming unconstitutional we said why don’t we bring Carolina in first NCAE event, whereas a crowd of system that benefits families and whatROBERT CLARK | NORTH STATE JOURNAL andSoutheast and saying, “Becauseseventh elected naDems about 50, including Lt. Gov. Dan children that keeps the end user — some families here today and let in the are pro-abortion, they are Attendees of Northwood Temple Church in Fayeteville’s drive-in listen in on them be aservice voice for what really student — in mind.” 2020 Easter converged on a rally in the tionwide for increases to abusing K-12 Forest, their power—in a one-sided way— support their radios from insideScholtheir cars as Pastor John Hedgepeth delivers his sermon. matters most, which is our stuJodice said it was unfortunate of the Opportunity funding during 2019-20. For that to year, silence counselors.” same thepregnancy state came in first arship Program (OSP). The OSP that there is an “education elite dent and those families.” Cruz also put a petition on his site nion sets, with sealed wafers and which asks signatories to “Tell crimination against religious in- ‘drive-in’ services.” The very next day, Wilming- cups of juice, but had to call off the Democratic Governor Roy Cooper stitutions and religious believers,” that if abortion is ‘essential’ then said Barr in a statement. “Thus, ton police posted that drive-in ser- plan to distribute them after word frombook the city. vices “will not be considered vi- “The notpicture: impose the spe- ronment pregnancy are million essential, government just explains how that where Roe v. Wade acan “So that’s themay whole $5,000 budgetservices to a $52 “They said — don’t communion, so noand legalre-evaluated. action would all happened cial restrictions onSenate religious activi- beolation,” too. 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NC Board of Education updated on COVID ‘clusters’ at schools BOE member J.B. Buxton formally resigns By A.P. Dillon North State Journal

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Rep. Jeffrey Elmore, left, fist bumps Rep. William Brisson as Rep. Michael Wray stands to the right, on the first day of a special session Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in Raleigh.

Legislature’s $1.1 billion COVID Relief 3.0 includes help for unemployed, parents, schools Bill has $50 increase for unemployed, $335 boost for parents, $115 million for education needs By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly returned last week to pass another round of COVID-19 relief funding. House Bill 1105, titled the Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0, passed through both houses with strong bipartisan support, passing the Senate 44-5 and House 104-10. The only members of either house to vote against the bill were Democrats. The bill was sent to Gov. Roy Cooper and was signed into law late last week. The proposal has $115 million for education, including $6.5 million to eliminate waitlists for the Children with Disabilities Grant Program and the Education Savings Account Program as well as $35 million for childcare assistance. Another $10 million will go towards internet connectivity for students, $17 million in grants for exceptional children’s services and $30 million for the GREAT program to improve rural broadband access. In order to keep funding for schools stable, a “hold harmless” provision for districts that see declining enrollment is also in the bill. The one-time bonuses that Cooper wanted for teachers and education staff is not included in the relief measure. The governor twice vetoed pay increases for teachers in 2019, one of which came within half a percent of his own proposal. The bill expands the threshold for the popular Opportuni-

ty Scholarship Program (OSP) to help offer families more options during school closures. The original household income threshold for the OSP was 133% of the amount required for the student to qualify for federal free or reduced lunches. The bill expands that threshold to 150%. Another change to the OSP is elimination of the cap on awards for students entering kindergarten and first grade. The OSP provides up to $4,200 a year to eligible low-income families to use at the private school of their choice. Senate Democrats attacked the idea of expanding the program, despite the fact that nearly 1 million of the state’s 1.5 million K-12 students are not in the classroom due to districts offering no option besides remote instruction. Phil Berger noted at a press conference that “Senate Democrats said that there are, quote, ‘better, smarter uses’ for Opportunity Scholarship funding. “How can it be that in a society so focused on equality, it’s okay for a major political party to say making decisions about your child’s education is reserved only for the wealthy elite?” Berger asked. Families struggling with unexpected financial issues with remote learning and childcare as a result of school closures are also getting help. The bill includes $440 million to issue one-time payments of $335 to families with at least one child under the age of 17. Those payments will go out by Dec. 15. There is no minimum income requirement and the maximum income eligibility mirrors the federal threshold for the Child Tax Credit. Sen. Wiley Nickel (D-Wake) questioned giving the funding to families in an interview with WNCN, complaining that Dem-

Court: Money owed can’t block voting rights for NC felons By Jonathan Drew The Associated Press RALEIGH — A North Carolina court ruled that outstanding restitution, fees or other court-imposed monetary obligations can’t prevent convicted felons from voting if they’ve completed all other portions of their sentence. The ruling, which may face appeals, could pave the way for an influx of thousands of felons to have their voting rights restored amid hotly contested races for the presidency and U.S. Senate in the battleground state. It wasn’t immediately clear how many were affected by the ruling, but lawyers for the plaintiffs said it was in the thousands. A statement issued by Forward Justice, one of the advocacy groups involved in the challenge, said that the ruling would allow some convicted felons to start registering to vote immediately.

“This ruling is a major victory for the thousands of North Carolinians who have been denied access to the ballot due to an inability to pay financial obligations,” said Dennis Gaddy, executive director of Community Success Initiative, one of the organizations behind the legal challenge. Asked whether the state government defendants would appeal, Laura Brewer, a spokeswoman for the state attorney general’s office, said lawyers were reviewing the ruling. The three-judge panel of Wake County Superior Court, which was considering a challenge to state law governing the restoration of voting rights, declined to settle the lawsuit’s arguments that probation, parole and post-release supervision are also unfair impediments to voting for those who have completed their incarceration. The judges said further proceedings were needed to address

“How can it be that in a society so focused on equality, it’s okay for a major political party to say making decisions about your child’s education is reserved only for the wealthy elite?” Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) ocrat “priorities” like Medicaid expansion were not included in the relief bill. “Helping people, stimulating the economy is good. But the question is, what are we not doing by giving money to families?” said Nickel. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) said that families need and deserve the grant money. ”I know $335 isn’t going to pay off a mortgage, but it will put a dent in the cost of electronic devices or help pay for a tutor if a child can’t seem to tackle a new concept or maybe it will pay for a sitter and a dinner out,” Berger said “I’m really not worried about how parents spend that $335. All I know is they need it. They deserve it.” Other spending in the bill includes $75 million for PPE, $34 million for testing and tracing, and $20 million for COVID treatment for the uninsured. Unemployment insurance is also getting a boost of $50 more a week. That translates to $200 more per month and without raising employer taxes. Additionally, $50 million will go to the Lost Wages Assistance Program and the small business grant program will also be getting $45 million.

those issues. In North Carolina, felons can register to vote again once they complete all aspects of their sentence, which can range from prison time to court fees or restitution. In a 2-1 decision, the judges ruled that a portion of state law requiring felons to pay all monetary obligations before voting again violates the state constitution because it conditions the ability to cast a ballot on one’s financial means. In the majority opinion, the judges note that the state constitution requires that one’s property, or financial means, must not affect their ability to vote. Yet, under current state law, “the ability for a person convicted of a felony to vote is conditioned on whether that person possesses, at minimum, a monetary amount equal to any fees, fines and debts assessed as a result of that person’s felony conviction,” the judges wrote in the opinion. Therefore, they ruled that the provision of state law regarding the payment of financial obligations violates the equal protection clause of the state constitution. A separate preliminary injunction issued Friday bars the state from stopping felons from registering to vote if the only remaining portion of their sentence is satisfying a monetary obligation. An attorney for the plaintiffs

RALEIGH — At the most recent N.C. State Board of Education meeting on Sept. 3, a board member officially resigned, and updates were received from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). The state board’s chairman Eric Davis formally announced that J.B Buxton had resigned. Buxton is leaving to become president of Durham Technical Community College. Gov. Roy Cooper will have the opportunity to replace Buxton’s at-large seat. Elections for the chairman position were also held. Eric Davis was unanimously re-elected as chairman and Alan Duncan was re-elected as board vice chairman. NCDHHS Chief Deputy Secretary Susan Gale Perry and Senior Policy Advisor Rebecca Planchard presented Phase 2.5 updates to the board. The NCDHHS presentation said that there were six confirmed clusters in K-12 schools as of Sept. 1. and that the “majority of cluster-associated cases” in schools were among staff. Perry told the board that the state’s schools did not see a large increase in COVID-19 cases after opening on Aug. 17 due to “careful reopening strategies,” yet the data provided by NCDHHS shows the vast majority of students are still at home. Per the NCDHSS data, 64 school districts, around 987,000 students, are using Plan C, remote only learning. Two clusters reported prior to schools reopening on Aug. 17 are no longer active. Those clusters in-

cluded five staff members at North Iredell High in Iredell County and six staffers at East Union Middle School in Union County. According to the NCDHHS COVID dashboard updates from Sept. 4, the active school clusters are at North Hills Christian School in Rowan County, Franklin High School in Macon County, Robbins Elementary in Moore County, Plainview Elementary in Sampson County and Mount Calvary Christian Academy in Greene County. In these active clusters, only five students were reported infected in four of the five schools. There were 33 infected staff members across all five of the schools. Sports fans and athletes also received updates during the meeting. North Carolina High School Athletic Association Commissioner Que Tucker notified the board that she will make an announcement after Labor Day about how Phase 2.5 will impact sports scheduling. Tucker said that the start of Fall Sports on Nov. 4 will include cross country running, volleyball, swimming and diving. Basketball is scheduled to start in December if state health guidelines permit. Another notable piece of news is that the company behind NCEdCloud, which provides the platform that houses the state’s online learning tools, had its contract extended. The board approved a $1.7 million contract extension with Identity Automation that will last one year. The new contract represents a $200,000 a month increase over the previous contract. The NCEdCloud crashed twice during the open week of schools, on Aug. 17 and Aug. 19, which hampered logins from both students and teachers.

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Former State Board of Education member J.B. Buxton was named President of Durham Technical Community College.

has previously told the judges that an estimated 56,000 felons who completed their incarceration still couldn’t vote because of other unfinished aspects of their sentence. It wasn’t immediately clear how many of those were prevented from voting solely because of monetary obligations and would benefit from Friday’s ruling. The plaintiffs, which include advocacy groups and several ex-offenders seeking to vote again, have argued that the 1970s-era state law on restoration of voting rights disproportionately hurts minorities and is racially discriminatory. The plaintiffs have said that African Americans represent 42% of the people on probation, parole and post-release supervision in North Carolina and are unable to vote, even though they make up 21% of the state’s voting-age population. State lawyers representing legislative leaders and state elections board members have said the law doesn’t violate constitutional rights because it treats all people convicted of felonies the same by withholding the right to vote. The chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, Michael Whatley, said in a statement: “It is outrageous for these judges to change the rules for an election when absentee ballots have already started going out and voting has begun.”

“It is outrageous for these judges to change the rules for an election when absentee ballots have already started going out and voting has begun.” Michael Whatley

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As excited as the candidates are when they file for election, television stations across North Carolina are also excited for the windfall of television advertisements coming their way. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines the regions as “television market areas,” and the FCC creates and enforces the rules television stations must follow. N.C.’s mostwatched areas are, not surprisingly, the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham markets. Nielsen ranks Chattanooga, TN Charlotte the 23rd most viewed market in the nation with Raleigh-Durham just behind in 25th. Raleigh-Durham Atlanta, GA Behind them is Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville, Chattanooga, TN which ranks 38th nationally, but mostly is due to their Florence,Raleigh-Durham SC upstate South Carolina viewership. The next North Greenville/Spartanburg, SC/ GA Atlanta, Carolina-centric market is the Triad, which ranks 46th. Florence, SC Asheville, NC Greenville/Spartanburg, SC/ Wilmington On the coast, the Greenville-New Bern-Washington Asheville, NC Wilmington market outranks Wilmington, according to Nielsen. Among the unique aspects of the state are the Charlotte Greenville/Washington/New Bern Charlotte Greenville/Washington/New multiple counties on the borders that are in out-of-state Greensboro/Winston-Salem/ Norfolk, VA TV markets. Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and High Point Norfolk, VA Tennessee all have pieces ofGreensboro/Winston-Salem/ N.C. counties in markets based out of those states. High Point

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Shroud that covered Asheville monument won’t be replaced

Police: Crash kills 2 pedestrians using crosswalk Watauga County Law enforcement authorities in Boone say two pedestrians were killed Friday when they were walking on a designated crosswalk and a driver struck them. Authorities on Saturday said the pedestrians were pronounced dead at the scene in Boone. The Boone Police Department identified them as Tracy Marie Lindamore, 52, and James Leroy Lindamore Jr., 54, both of Frostburg, Maryland. The crash happened around 11 p.m. Friday. Police said the driver, Madison Jane Mahagan, 21, of Durham, was arrested and charged with driving while impaired.

Buncombe County A shroud covering a Confederate monument in downtown Asheville won’t be replaced after wind tore it off. The city announced the shroud on the Vance monument will not be replaced but scaffolding that was holding it up will remain until a taskforce makes a decision on the monument’s future. The city paid $18,500 to put up the shroud and has also been paying a $2,600 monthly scaffolding rental fee. The 12-member task force is expected to present recommendations in three months. The monument honors Zebulon Vance, a Buncombe County native, governor during the Civil War and U.S. senator. AP

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Richmond County Former North Carolina Rep. Melanie Wade Goodwin, who was the state’s first lawmaker to give birth while holding office, died Tuesday evening at age 50. Goodwin was diagnosed with breast cancer 11 years ago. Melanie Goodwin, an attorney, served in the state House from 2005 through 2010, representing Richmond County and part of Montgomery County. The Democrat focused on advancing election and campaign finance legislation and efforts to ban video poker machines. In the spring of 2008, she made state history by giving birth to the couple’s second child, Jackson.

By Matt Mercer North State Journal RALEIGH — For candidates, campaigns and political parties in North Carolina, the 60-day absentee voting period is critical, as more voters have made absentee ballot requests for this election than any other in state history. In an interview with North State Journal, senior advisor to the Trump campaign, Josh Kivett, and RNC deputy political director Carrie Tucker seemed confident in the game plan they say has been fine-tuned and tweaked to deliver North Carolina for President Donald Trump. “We have the best data and ground game, and we know exactly who we need to turn out,” said Kivett. “I recognize names from previous cycles, and they’re going to crawl over broken glass to vote and to get others to vote. And no one is better at turning out voters than the RNC.” Kivett also said that unlike the Democratic Party, the RNC’s field program never left the state after 2016. Those sentiments were echoed by Tucker, who told NSJ that enthusiasm didn’t stop when the campaign shifted to virtual outreach. “We increased participation and training on voter contact. Our neighborhood team leaders weren’t going to let this keep them for motiving voters and supporting the president,” Tucker said when asked about how the field program adapted. Data provided to NSJ showed that as of the week of Sept. 6, the combined operation has over 120 paid staff, made

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Guilford County Federal prosecutors announced voter fraud charges against 19 non-citizens accused of illegally casting a ballot in 2016. Each defendant voted in 2016, and one defendant also voted in 2018. In some instances, the defendants were also charged with related offenses such as making a false statement. The news release did not list the defendants’ nationalities or say how their alleged crimes had been uncovered, although it said the matters had been investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, an investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security. AP

New Hanover County Former Wrightsville Beach officer Shaun Patrick Appler, accused of soliciting nude photos and sex in exchange for “free passes” during possible law enforcement encounters has been indicted on felony bribery charges. Appler surrendered to New Hanover County authorities after a grand jury charged the 48-year-old with two counts of bribery by a public official. State agents began investigating Appler last November after a young woman told prosecutors Appler approached her with the proposal in 2019 when he was a police sergeant. The former officer had been on the job for nearly 20 years.

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Teen wins National Park Service award Buncombe County Virginia Ward, 15, a sophomore at Nesbitt Discovery Academy who lives in Fairview, has won the prestigious 2019 Youth Award as part of the George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service, an annual recognition of volunteer excellence in the National Park Service. Ward was the only youth to receive the award. Considering there are 419 national parks in the country with some 279,000 volunteers, this was no small feat. Ward has spent the past three summers scouring the mountains, armed with a clipboard and heavy climbing gear, to measure endangered plants.

Polk County Harley Curtis Riley, of Cowpens, was arrested after leading police on a chase. Officers noticed Riley’s motorcycle didn’t have plates and attempted to stop him. Riley fled and led police on a pursuit until he crashed. He was treated for minor injuries and charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, resisting, obstructing or delaying an investigation, as well as multiple traffic infractions. WSPA

Grandmother with 173 descendants turns 100

Juneteenth to become paid holiday in county Orange County The Orange County Board of Commissioners unanimously decided to honor Juneteenth, June 19, the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage. The holiday has reached a new level of recognition in the wake of nationwide protests against racial inequality and police brutality. The board’s only black commissioner, Renee Price, proposed the change in July. The move was expected to cost taxpayers about $61,000 in salaries and benefits. AP

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Franklin County Julia Lee Kelley turned 100 last month and has build a large legacy in her century of life. Kelley has lived to see six generations of family members. Her 173 descendants include five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren, 49 great great grandchildren and one great great great grandchild. Her family normally celebrates her birthday with a reunion, but instead, they held a drive-through birthday parade. WTVD

Bodies of 2 children found after floodwaters recede Johnston County Authorities recovered the body of Abraham Martinez Jr., 4, swept away in floodwaters. His body was found about 30 yards from where the body of his sister, Alexa, 5, was found on Sept. 2. The children were swept away late Aug. 31 after their mother’s car slid into fastmoving water in a creek near the Neuse River. Martinez was carried about a quarter mile from the washed-out road. Rescuers had tried to pull him to safety, but their boat capsized. Alexa, was trapped inside the vehicle and floated out of sight. Their mother survived.

Marine helicopter makes emergency landing Onslow County A U.S. Marines helicopter was forced to make a precautionary emergency landing and caught fire in Sneads Ferry. Officials with Marine Corps Air Station New River said no injuries were reported. The reason for the landing of the CH-53E remains under investigation. The helicopter landed in a field. The Marine Corps said in a press release that it was thankful for the quick response to the scene by the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Onslow County Sheriff’s Office and Onslow County Emergency Medical Service. AP

Body of Montana man washes ashore Brunswick County Law enforcement say the body of a Montana man washed ashore on a N.C. beach Friday. The Caswell Beach Police Department in a statement said beachgoers found the body on Caswell Beach, news outlets reported Sunday. The man was identified as Jon Eden, 78, of Bozeman, Montana. Authorities said Eden frequently visited Caswell Beach, but they were unaware of other connections to the area. Police said the cause of death has not been determined. The medical examiner will conduct an autopsy.

nearly 6 million voter contacts, held over 2,000 training sessions, and drawn over 32,000 event attendees. It’s this advantage, Kivett says, that the Joe Biden campaign simply cannot match. “The field program gives us chance to go to their door, talk on the phone, identify what motivates them to turn out,” said Tucker. “The Biden campaign was non-existent while we were knocking on doors for months. There are a lot of voters who care about their community, and don’t talk politics or post on social media, but we know who they are,” Kivett added when asked about the contrast between the two campaigns. “Our relationships make the difference and that’s what matters when it comes to a turnout operation.” NSJ also asked Kivett and Tucker about absentee voting, with ballots being sent out beginning Friday — the earliest in the nation. “You don’t get more points voting early or voting absentee. The reality is people are people and motived voters are going to vote,” Kivett said. He also added that their data showed voters who support the president simply want to vote in-person, either during early voting or on election day. “It’s not when you vote, it’s getting your supporters out. We’ve shocked the world and shocked the media, and you’re going to see us shock everyone again,” he said. “The RNC and NCGOP have been on the ground in 2014, 2016, 2018 — that field presence has never left the state, and I can tell you the Biden campaign is not ready for ballots to be sent out,” said Rick Gorka, communications advisor to the RNC.

NC Bar and Tavern Association blasts Gov. Roy Cooper over Phase 2.5 By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — The group supporting bars and taverns in the state slammed Gov. Roy Cooper over his “Phase 2.5” rollout, which left the industry shuttered. Cooper sent a clear message to North Carolina bar owners and their families this week: “You don’t matter,” reads the blistering message on the N.C. Bars and Taverns Association (NCBATA) Facebook page. “On Tuesday, he announced that almost all businesses in North Carolina may reopen except bars. He made it clear that for the shuttered bars, no help is coming.” The post went on listing business after business that was allowed to open, hitting Cooper and N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen for refusing to “throw us a lifeline.” “They could offer bars the

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ability to open at 30% capacity — like gyms. They could allow us to observe the 11 p.m. alcohol curfew, social distancing and occupancy restrictions — like breweries and restaurants. Cooper could have at least offered us relief grants to give us a fighting chance to stay barely afloat,” the post reads. In an IndyWeek op-ed prior to the “Phase 2.5” announcement, NCBATA President Zack Medford pleaded with the governor to open private bars and taverns. “I’m begging you: We are out of money. We can’t pay rent anymore. Most of us are living off credit cards at this point. We are at the end of our ropes,” wrote Medford. According to the NCBATA, 85% of establishments in North Carolina with bars in them, like breweries and restaurants, have been allowed to reopen. But 1,063 private bars have been kept closed under Cooper’s orders.

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The most direct way to make China “pay” for this disaster is tothat offer That is, unless an exogenous event happens s do. They take advantage of every weakness First, what is the true coronavirus fatality rate? This question is don’t and when U.S. tax credits to companies who will source at least half of their meltdown in 1986. Some experts believe that ev COLUMN | REP. RICHARD HUDSON nd keep pushing until they win or the important because it determines whether certain areas ought to theyThere hope to production back in the United States. is approximately $120 program of Reagan, led directly to the dissoluti open or closed, whether we ought to pursue — Sweden style — a billion worth of American direct investment plantsbe and equipment in 1989. know what in they enous event happens such as the Chernobyl more liberalized society that presumes wide spread, or whether we in China. 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They’re treated though we a society simply accept without hina accountable in tangible financial ways for many people are dying at home. China has been cheating, stealing, pirating and pillaging American and dad, the Easter holiday has reminded me of just how much we hope, inspiration and supplies to peopl Here in North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper stated during question what the government tellsmore us about when it’s we safehave to begin thehow many Americans Even importantly, no clue business now for the past 30 years. They have made no secret that they have to be thankful and hopeful for, even in the midst of this global workers on the front lines of the corona a recentas coronavirus briefing process of returning back to normalcy. e expected to operate responsiblepress citizens of that “we just don’t know yet” if the actually haveand coronavirus. Some scientists suggest that the number Lenten and intend to replace the U.S. as the premier superpower in the world pandemic. While people throughout our commu No. The government works for us, andcases we have the to ask when did modern nation.state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. of identified could beright an order ofthose magnitude lower than the replace theas dollar as the currency theirofrenminbi. For me, my reserve faith is an important part my daily life and decision I am glad initiatives have passed in Easter seasons If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked to the questions. Andwith the longer stay-at-home orders are in place all over the and we number of people who have had coronavirus not been tested. ioning making. As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, are supporting sel justification for it. And the answers should notabe vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, provide nment Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses keep people o must do this out of an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about message of affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reach families and work evels It will need to be explained in detailhope to the people of this state who when they can get back to providing for their families, will demand that we will affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on common sense an are being told to remain jobless and at home for an undetermined answers. EDITORIAL | STACEY MATTHEWS me a once again enjoy God.” we can defeat the coronavirus and keep amount of time why models predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they hing? EDITORIAL sporting events, | FRANK HILL If you are celebrating the Easter season, I urge you to also whole. are reliable. can be with those answers — and again, not vague answers, but answer s what reflect and be comforted, that we may live out Until then, the Lenten and Easter se concerts, family To date, I’ve gone along with what the state has asked and thenon this message with details that give theirso statements believability. EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL God’s example and comfort all those in need around us during hope that we will once again enjoy spor COLUMN | BEN SHAPIRO itizens mandated that we do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all continue to doRICHARD what we can to keep our families, gatherings, COLUMN | REP. HUDSON EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL this difficult time. Through faith and by helping one another, I am gatherings, church services and many m the data. State Republican leaders have, too. servicesCOLUMN | BENourselves, and our communities safe. But we should also still continue SHAPIRO church in a free confident we will emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary Unfortunately, when certain types ofand questions get asked, there is to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home sacrifices for the greate many more ty were In this same spirit, I continue to be inspired they by stories humanity are over. sometimes a disturbing tendency among some people to treat those measures are understandable, shouldofalso have an expiration date. after our after own this COVID-19 osed neighbors helping neighbors. ONE THING IS CERTAIN; virus dissipates I wish everyone celebrating The cavalier manner in which China lied about the origin of the Easter, a simply questioning the data and asking when we can start getting back This is all new to Americans, and it is not normal. Not in any way, temporary In Concord, a high school senior named Tanner used his own celebration and pray we can all continu around the globe and in the United States, China will pay for this covered its spread and tried to tell theatworld there were only last I to normal as though they are conspiracy theorists or are people who shape, or form. Sovirus, while we should remain vigilant and safe, Stanly County Journal for up Wednesday, April 15,stay 2020 WITH MOST STATES under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home fallen into place. 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They’ve left their jobs predict how peop Here in North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper stated during question the government tells us about wh worried aboutgetting them theTrump virus, andSARS I’m worried I will. After and is a regular contributor toglad” RedState and Legal Insurrection. “Russian and the 2002 outbreak. There evidence that the currency, we would not be able to fund any of“How these emergency case, the US Constitution, they say, “Destroy the rules!”, not can weawin Theycatching saidflu” Donald would be the reincarnation of “IlisDuce,” or “The Perhaps and when things can start back tohistory. have abided by recommendations and orders. They’ve their jobs predict how manyhusban people be as the Bible tells us to do. 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Roy Cooper statedmore during question what the tells when it’sthe safe to begin the But Pelosi herself has government shown she’s not interested in following rules in But as 2020 hasCarolina, shown us Democratic again and again, we are most definitely not a recent press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” ifin the process ofbackup returning back to normalcy. to stay at home; they’ve practiced social distancing; in many places, most important problem because experts maintain t and dad, the Easter holiday has reminded me of just how much we hope, inspiration and have to be thankful and hopeful for, even in the midst of this global workers on the front line spite of her frequent lectures to the contrary. living in “normal times.” Andbriefing since March at the start of theif the tly traced to China: flu,” 1968 “Hong Kong flu,” 1977 markets and financial outlets. If the U.S. dollar were not the reserve astate’s recent coronavirus press that “we just don’t know yet” process ofThe returning back toworks normalcy. stay-at-home orders willmid-to-late extend into May. No. government for us, and we have the right to ask those su Clearly the 1957 Since when did “Asian ept without they’ve donned masks. seasonal, which means we are likely to see more seri Lenten and pandemic. While people through have to be thankful and hopeful for, even in the midst of this global workers on the front lin A day after the story of her salon visit broke, Pelosi had the audacity to pandemic, most of us have not been allowed to get a haircut in a salon ian flu” and thewhen 2002did SARSstate’s outbreak. There is evidence that the intocurrency, would be able toNo. fund any of these stay-at-home orders will extend May. The government works stay-at-home for us, and we orders have the to askallthose If he to extend it, questions should bewe asked as not to the questions. And theemergency longer areright in place over the Since rules weren’t Wedoes needdecide the whole thingthe waslonger a “set-up.” Though most of her defenders the because local or ordinances indoor gatherings have mandated that ovebegin the The result: a reduction in expected hospitalization and death. in the fall.life And that means we will be people faced eithh Lenten and me, myclaim faith isofan important part ofand my daily and decision Iin am initiatives we pandemic. While through Easter seasons If also he does to extend it,onquestions should be asked asFor to the questions. And stay-at-home orders are in place allglad over the with 1918 questioning “Spanish flu” pandemic haddecide itsstate origins in China. measures without immediate fear rampant inflation currency justification for it. And the answers should not be vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, questioning media gave credence to this excuse, CBS News reporter Kathryn Watson salons stay shuttered in order to prevent to thethe spread of the coronavirus. made for transparency According University of Washington Institute for Health lockdowns for large swaths of the population, with w making. As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, are For me, my faith is an important part of my daily life and decision I am glad initiatives Easter seasons government justification it.of And the answers should notabeeveryone vague ones like “we went country, andgrain. the stricter some of them get inisolated states, such as Michigan, provide ere is 100% agreement, outside of do China, that COVID-19 depreciation. must thisfor out an especially abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling and/or anxious about we against theof Democrats have been keen on reminding of government o ask those Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses Metrics and Evaluation model most oft cited by members the testing and contact tracing, or with the realization th making. As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, ar and honesty people like her. probably must do this out of an abundance of caution.” thewhen more people, at home feeling isolated anxious about nated in at Wuhan Province from the completely China pay for their and decisions through provide awith message oftheirhas all levels It will need to be explained in They, detail to the people ofto this state who aberrant they can get back to providing for theirand/or families, will demand “Pelosi is ways blaming thesitting salon for setting her up??” Watson asked these rules over the last few months. along allies in the affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are inall any relief willsmall soon reach fam all over and the Trump administration, the expected need for hospital beds athearing to isolate those who are most vulnerable and let ever Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in our helping businesse at all levels wet markets. It will need to be explained in detail to the people of this state who when they can get back to providing for their families, will demand ulated unsanitary Some believe it came out of a economic and financial means. Diplomacy has obviously not worked from our incredulously after of her response to the uproar. “She’s a public mainstream media, have also been frequent shamers of those who have been are being told to remain jobless and at home answers. message offor hope that wean willundetermined become a affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on com Michigan, peak outbreak was revised down by over 120,000, the number of Which raises the third question: What exactly can affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who areestablished in any bebyasthe relief will soon reach fa are being to remain jobless and at home for an undetermined answers. official from California, she should know the rules seen out of intold public not wearing masks and/or not social distancing. arfare labbecome run by the Chinese army. to bring China into the civilized world of 21st health, hygiene a communist scientific experts amount time why models predicting hundreds of thousands ofso cases Leaders atcentury the local and state levels should forthcoming as they once again enjoy hope that we will God.” we defeat corona bad thing? ious about ventilators nearly 13,000 and theofnumber of overall deaths bywe we capable of rolling out tens of can millions ofthe tests governor of her own state,” Watson continued, tweeting what too few This policing isofespecially true when it comes toby business owners who protested in affliction, with the comfort which ourselves are comforted by amount time why models predicting hundreds of thousands cases continue working onove co Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they til China adopts rigorous verifiable and regulation of and fair trade. Totalitarian communist regimes never take the blame are reliable. canwere be with those answers — and again, not vague answers, but answer bad thing? — we need to sporting events, once again enjoy If you are celebrating the Easter season, I urge you to also whole. reporters willing to say on the record. April and May against rigid stay at home/lockdown rules in states like North demand August by nearlyor 12,000. months — andnot compelling people to defeat take tests regula areTo reliable. can be with those answers — and again, vague answers, but answer God.” we can the coron That is what food safety and health protocols, American business has no other express sincere regret and remorse, because that is not what date, what I’vemarched gone along with what the to state has asked and then with details thatindeed give their statements believability. House Speaker Pelosi knows the rules established by Democratic Carolina. because they wanted keep their businesses afloat, That is what theyalong reflect on this message and be comforted, that we may live outwhile Until then, the Lenten concerts, family Here’s the problem: We still don’t know the answers toadvantage the keygive virus isyou transmittable carriers are asymptoma sporting events, To know date,They I’ve plants gone what the state has asked and withtake details that statements If then you are celebrating the Easter season, Iso urge tobelievability. also whole. e than tofree build redundant manufacturing totalitarian do.Gov. They oftheir every weakness citizens mandated thattheir we families. do,elsewhere butwith along thethe way I’ve alsoclosures had governments questions about We should all continue to do what we can to keephope our families, Gavin Newsom concerning the closure of salons in California during and to support Some purely said prolonged would force God’s example and comfort all those in need around us during that we will a ming assecurity they know, whatwethey free citizens questions that will allow the economy tothis reopen. mandated that do, butdown along theconcerts, way I’ve also had questions about create awe contact tracing system for 330 million Ame We should all continue toordo what we can toout keepin our families, gatherings, reflect on message and beuntil comforted, that may live Until then, theonce Lente family tional and safety reasons aspermanently well supply delivery they find in adversaries and keep pushing they winso the the pandemic. But being theby powerful woman she is — Ithird linegatherings, to thestill them to shut and their businesses. the data. StateasRepublican leaders have, too. ourselves, and our communities safe. But we should also continue living in a free this difficult time. Through faith and helping one another, am church servi but concerns. answer the They data. State Republican leaders have, ourselves, and our communities safe. But wesubmit shouldourselves alsohope still continue First,selfish what istoo. the true coronavirus fatality and rate? Thisinquestion areto we willing to to one? God’s example comfort all — those in need around us during that we will once a don’t and when church services living in a free presidency, fact sheis opted not follow them. were laughed at and called by North Carolina’s ility adversaries back. gatherings, Unfortunately, when certain types of Democrats. questions get push asked, there we is will to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home confident emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary sacrifice Unfortunately, when certain types of questions get asked, there is to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home society were important because it determines whether certain areas ought to One thing is certain: Things cannot continue as th Because clearly the rules weren’t made for people like her. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, while not outright laughing and saying the this difficult time. Through faith and by helping one another, I am gatherings, church serv and many more e most direct waywere to make China “pay”hope for this is to offer That is, unless anthis exogenous event happens such as the Chernobyl they to disaster society sometimes a disturbing tendency among some people to treat those measures are understandable, they should also have an expiration date. church services In same spirit, I continue to be inspired by stories of humanity are over. sometimes a disturbing tendency among some people to treat those measures are understandable, they should also have an expiration date. The outrage over Pelosi’s salon visit has nothing to do with a haircut, and word “selfish,” nevertheless let these business owners know how he felt by milies, be open or closed, whether we ought to pursue — Sweden style — a Americans are not going to stay home for months on confident we will emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary sacrific supposed ax credits to companies whosimply willknow source at leastthe halfdata of their meltdown instart 1986. Some helping expertsneighbors. believe that the Star Wars our own questioning and asking when can getting back This is allevent, new tonot Americans, and is notlike normal. Not inway, any way, celebr supposed neighbors Ithe wish everyone andafter many more everything to do with the double standards of and Gov. looking thewhat other they waythe when they were arrested or were threatened with simply questioning data and asking when wewe can start getting back This iswhether all new to Americans, and itDemocrats is it not Not in any ll continue more liberalized society that presumes wide spread, or we they certainly will not doher so on basis of over. ever-evol In this same spirit, I continue to be inspired by stories of normal. humanity are uction back in the United States. There is approximately $120 program of Reagan, led directly to the dissolution of the Soviet Union to do, last I to normal as though they are conspiracy theorists or are people who shape, or form. So while we should remain vigilant and stay safe, atpray we temporary In Concord, a high school senior named Tanner used his own celebration and Cooper when it comes to not adhering to the rules they demand others follow don’t. arrest for reopening even with putting precautions in place to protect clients to do, last I to normal as though they ought are conspiracy theorists or areneighbors people whohelpingshape, or form. So while we should remain vigilant and stay safe, at after our own tay-at-home to lock down further. especially as statistics roll in that look like the lower neighbors. I wish everyone celeb n worth checked. of American direct investment in plants and equipment in 1989. otherwise don’t careifif they getthemselves themselves others sick.money to buyunder the same time we shouldn’t get with this so-called “newguidelin threat oftime fines or arrest. and employees. a 3-D printer and plastic to estimates make facecomfortable shields for necessary safety sacrifices are sick. otherwise don’t care they get oror others the same we shouldn’t get comfortable with this so-called “new iration date. We’ve seen case fatality rates — the number of deaths divided by in terms of death and the upper-end estim temporary checked. In Concord, a high school senior named Tanner used his own celebration and pray we ina. Chinese direct investmentSince in thewhen U.S. isend about $65 billion by Perhaps COVID-19 is China’s Chernobyl. The question has been raised that if they don’t follow the rules when it’s Cooper woulddid up violating his own social distancing and mask rules questioning government at all levels become a bad normal.” health care workers out of his own home. through this together. Since when didNorth questioning government at all levels become acases bad normal.” over. State Journal Wednesday, April 15, 2020 any way, the number offor identified COVID-19 —aare but both the numerator of economic damage. We need transparency and hon money to buy 3-D printer and plastic to make face shields for necessary safety guidel convenient for them, why should anyone else? when he enthusiastically marched with Black Lives Matter protesters sacrifices are arison. Senators in Washington already talking about the possibility thing? That Thatisiswhat whatfree freecitizens citizensliving livinginina afree free society were supposed Not one little bit. thing? society were supposed Not one little bit. safe, at andsans theChina denominator are likely wrong. We don’tin know how many scientific — we need to know what they know around theofExecutive Mansion mask in early June. health care workers out of his own home. through this together. investment tax credit of 30% on half U.S. investment in of China forgiving $1.2 trillion debt we owe them as one way toexperts get over. to do, last I checked. to do, checked. Stacey Matthews has also written under the when pseudonym Sister Toldjah and Helast and IPelosi are far from the only Democrats who haveoftaken a “rules- Some led “new people have actually died coronavirus. sources suggest the don’t and they hope to know what they don’t. , or $60 billion, applied to repatriated American China to “pay” for the damage they have causedhas the US.also Don’t hold your My first firstconcern concernas asmanufacturing we goalong along inall this, course, is my family. Stacey Matthews has written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah My we go in this, of course, isCDC my family. I’mI’m Matthews also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah is aStacey regular contributor to RedState and Legal Insurrection for-thee-but-not-for-me” approach when itall comes toof following number has been overestimated, given that classification for cause We’re grown-ups, and we’re willing to follow their tment to the U.S. would costworried the U.S.about Treasury in virus, breath waiting aAfter Chinese toregular but ask your elected worried about them catching the virus,and and I’m worried Ifor will. After “Jubilee” and ahappen regular contributor to RedState and Insurrection. guidelines in the age $18 of thebillion coronavirus. them catching the I’m worried I will. and isvariable. ais contributor toneed RedState andanswering LegalLegal Insurrection. of death, particularly among elderly patients, can be Some they to start serious questions, or th venue spread over a few years. $18 billion in lost revenue representatives topandemic, hold China accountable in tangible financial ways for Various Democratic governors and mayors, including NYC Mayor Bill suffering from the H1N1 virusis (swine flu)during during the 2009 suffering from the H1N1 virus (swine flu) the 2009 pandemic, sources suggest the number is dramatically underestimated, since to the same lack of institutional faith to which all oth de Blasio and Chicago Mayor Lightfoot, have been caught flouting the upup mal dust compared to the $6I’ve trillion+ Marshall Plan weLori are now this disaster. I’ve beentrying trying totake take extra precautions, because this brings been to extra precautions, because allall of of this brings ter Toldjah many people are dying at home. institutions seem deeply prone. coronavirus rules they put in place for common folks. But Pelosi’s faux pas rtaking to save our own economy, not of defeated enemies as in the It isI’dabout time they are expected to operate as responsible citizens of way too too many memories painful experience I’prefer d prefer not repeat. way many memories ofofaapainful experience not to to repeat. was considered especially egregious justworld hours after getting ction. Even considering more importantly, we have noaclue how many Americans the like any other modern nation. But what whatalso alsomakes makesme melose losesleep sleepisishow howeasily easily most everyone But most everyone hashas actually have coronavirus. Some scientists suggest that the number Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvar na has been cheating, stealing, pirating and pillaging American of identified cases could be an order of magnitude lower than the host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief o ess now for the past 30 years. They have made no secret that they Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor number of people who have had coronavirus and not been tested. com. d to replace the U.S. as the premier superpower in the world and ce the dollar as the reserve currency with their renminbi.

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EDITORIAL | JACKIE GINGRICH CUSHMAN

Trump’s great opportunity Black support for Biden dropped from 60% to 40%, with black undecided voters moving from 5% to 13%.

WHILE DEMOCRATIC operatives and pundits are calling for Georgia to go for the Democratic nominee, President Donald Trump has greatly improved his lead. Let’s start with a bit of history for those who are not as familiar as I am with Georgia, my home for more decades than I would like to mention. For several presidential election cycles, pundits have said Georgia has been shifting into the Democratic column. This election year is no different. The state has voted for Republican presidential candidates since 1972 with the exception of Southern Democratic candidates Jimmy Carter in 1976 and 1980 and Bill Clinton in 1992. Since 1996, it has been a solidly Republican state for presidential races, with Trump besting Hillary Clinton by more than 5 points four years ago. While Clinton might have been a former first lady of Arkansas and the United States, she was also a senator from New York — and did not run as a moderate. This year, the campaigns for both Trump and Biden have viewed Georgia as a battleground state. In a poll of 500 likely voters conducted by Landmark Communication before the conventions, Trump (47.4%) held a nearly 3-point lead over Democratic nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden (44.5%). Just 4% of the voters said they were undecided. It appeared as though most of the voters had decided. But things have changed during the past two weeks, which featured the national conventions of both parties. Both conventions were scaled down and held as primarily virtual events. This week’s polling is the first to incorporate the post-convention effect. On Tuesday, WSB-TV in Atlanta released a statewide poll conducted by Landmark Communications of 500 likely voters following the conventions. It showed a commanding lead of 7 points by Trump (48%) over Biden (41%). This shift is accompanied by a more than doubling of undecided voters: It now stands at 9%. What’s really interesting is what is behind those numbers. The takeaway is that Trump gained ground; Biden’s support eroded; and the percentage of undecided voters more than doubled, giving Trump the potential for a big pickup in voters. Trump has a huge opportunity.

Digging into the details, the percentage of black voters who are likely to vote for Trump rose from 5% to 7%. Black support for Biden dropped from 60% to 40%, with black undecided voters moving from 5% to 13%. Based on age categories, Biden’s support fell in every category, with the largest drop occurring in the 65 and over category, people who are nearly certain to vote. Their support for Biden fell from 42% to 37%. The shift among gender lines is also dramatic. Biden dropped 3 points among likely male voters and 5 points among likely female voters, with undecideds more than doubling among men (4.5% to 9.1%) and more than quadrupling (2.0% to 9.7%) among women. This shift in undecided female voters is a boon for Trump if he can convince them he is the right candidate. Along party lines, Trump picked up Republican voters, and Biden lost Democratic voters. When looking across party lines, the shift is even more dramatic. Trump garnered 12.6% of likely Democratic voters, while 6.6% of likely Republican voters indicated they would vote for Biden. This is more than a post-convention poll, because the conventions are not the only thing happening in politics today. In fact, everything seems to be about politics today. Sports teams are canceling games to protest. Some protests are turning into riots. Residents of Kenosha, Wisconsin, have seen many small businesses looted and burned, and the rest of the nation is watching. The shutdown response to the pandemic has dramatically affected the economy. Many schools are engaging in distance learning and stretching already overloaded parents. People are worried about how they can pull everything together. My guess is that many people will vote for the person they believe can bring order and stability to our nation. Their numbers will grow as people continue to see the violence and rioting in cities across our nation. One of the byproducts of the pandemic is the increase in the number of people who work from home. This has untethered office workers from specific geographic locations. San Francisco rent is falling as people abandon the city for cheaper rent elsewhere; the same holds true for New York, where people are fleeing. This recent poll reflects a great opportunity for Trump. But hold on; it’s going to be a wild ride to the election.

NUMBER OF THE DAY | SCOTT RASMUSSEN

55% of voters nationwide see Joe Biden as politically liberal while 20% say he’s a moderate

Fifty-five percent (55%) of voters nationwide see Joe Biden as politically liberal while 20% say he’s a moderate. A Scott Rasmussen national survey also found that 13% consider the former vice president to be politically conservative while another 13% are not sure. As for President Donald Trump, 65% view him as conservative, 11% say moderate, 7% liberal and 16% are not sure. Republican voters draw clearer ideological contrasts than other voters. Eightyone percent (81%) of Republicans see Trump as a conservative while 74% see Biden as a liberal. Among Democrats, 60% see Trump as conservative and 46% view Biden as liberal. When it comes to the vice-presidential running mates, the numbers for Sen. Kamala Harris are viewed in almost identical ideological terms as Biden. That’s not surprising, especially given that all many voters know about Harris is that Biden selected her for the ticket. It is possible, though far from certain, that voters may begin to see Harris in a different ideological light between now and November. On the other hand, Vice President Mike Pence is seen as a bit more conservative than President Trump. Fifty-two percent (52%) of voters see Pence as very conservative. Just 40% say the same about Trump. The perspective that Pence is more conservative than Trump is shared by Republicans, Democrats and independents.

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden ducks his head as he boards a plane at Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown, Pa., Monday, Sept. 7, 2020.

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WALTER E. WILLIAMS

Today and yesterday IN MATTERS of race and other social phenomena, there is a tendency to believe that what is seen today has always been. For black people, the socioeconomic progress achieved during my lifetime, which started in 1936, exceeded anyone’s wildest dreams. In 1936, most black people lived in gross material poverty and racial discrimination. Such poverty and discrimination is all but nonexistent today. Government data, assembled by Robert Rector of the Heritage Foundation, shows that “the average American family ... identified as poor by the Census Bureau, lives in an airconditioned, centrally heated house or apartment ... They have a car or truck. (Indeed, 43% of poor families own two or more cars.)” The household “has at least one widescreen TV connected to cable, satellite, or a streaming service, a computer or tablet with internet connection, and a smartphone. Some 82% of poor families have one or more smartphones.” On top of this, blacks today have the same constitutional guarantees as everyone else, which is not to say that every vestige of racial discrimination has been eliminated. The poverty we have today is spiritual poverty. Spiritual poverty is an absence of what traditionally has been known as various human virtues. Much of that spiritual poverty is a result of public and private policy that rewards inferiority and irresponsibility. Chief among the policies that reward inferiority and irresponsibility is the welfare state. When some people know they can have children out of wedlock, drop out of school and refuse employment and suffer little consequence and social sanction, one should not be surprised to see the growth of such behavior. Today’s out-of-wedlock births among blacks is over 70%, but in the 1930s, it was 11%. During the same period, outof-wedlock births among whites was 3%; today, it is over 30%. It is fashionable and politically correct to blame today’s 21% black poverty on racial discrimination. That is nonsense. Why? The poverty rate among black husband-and-wife families has been in the single digits for more than two decades. Can anyone produce evidence that racists discriminate against black female-headed families but not black husband-and-wife families? For most people, education is one of the steppingstones out of poverty, and it has been a steppingstone for many black people. Today, decent education is just about impossible at many big-city public schools where violence, disorder, disrespect and assaults on teachers are routine. The kind of disrespectful and violent behavior observed in many predominantly black schools is entirely new. Some have suggested that such disorder is part of black culture, but that is an insulting lie. Black people can be thankful that double standards, and public and private policies rewarding inferiority and irresponsibility, were not broadly accepted during the 1920s, ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s. There would not have been the kind of intellectual excellence and spiritual courage that created the world’s most successful civil rights movement. Many whites are ashamed, saddened and guilt-ridden by our history of slavery, Jim Crow and gross racial discrimination. They believe that justice and compensation for that ugly history is to hold their fellow black Americans to standards and conduct they would never accept from whites. That behavior and conduct is relatively new. Meet with black people in their 70s or older, even liberal politicians such as Charles Rangel (age 90), and Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson (85), Alcee Hastings (83) and Maxine Waters (82). Ask them whether their parents would have tolerated their assaulting and cursing of teachers or any other adult. I bet you the rent money their parents and other parents of that era would not have accepted the grossly disrespectful behavior seen today among many black youngsters who use foul language and racial epithets at one another. These older blacks will tell you that, had they behaved that way, they would have felt serious pain in their hind parts. If blacks of yesteryear would not accept such self-destructive behavior, why should today’s blacks accept it? Black people have made tremendous gains over the years that came as a result of hard work, sacrifice and a nononsense approach to life. Recovering those virtues can provide solutions to many of today’s problems. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

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NATION & WORLD At military academies, COVID-19 is the enemy to be defeated The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. — As eight Navy midshipmen file into their economics class, instructor Kurtis Swope points to the antibacterial wipes on the desk. “Did you grab wipes?” he asks, then tells each one to take two, wipe down the desk when they arrive and again when they leave. “That should be your process.” As chairman of U.S. Naval Academy’s economics department, Swope broke his class into two sections, so every student could attend in person. Down the hall another instructor, flanked by chemistry equipment, stands in front of two computers teaching in an empty classroom. And another instructor sits in her office, talking to a grid of camo-clad students on her laptop. Under the siege of the coronavirus pandemic, classes have begun at the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. But unlike at many colleges around the country, most students are on campus and many will attend classes in person. This is largely due to advantages the military schools have. They’re small, each with about 4,500 students who know that joining the military means they’re subject to more control and expected to follow orders. Their military leaders, meanwhile, are treating the virus like an enemy that must be detected, deterred and defeated. They view the students as the next gen-

eration of commanders who must learn to lead troops through any crisis, including this one. “If you look at COVID as a threat, it helps you frame it in a way that I think you can then conduct action against it,” said Brig. Gen. Curtis Buzzard, West Point’s commandant. The cadets, he said, are getting lessons in “leading through uncertainty and adversity. I’ve had to do that throughout my career in the Army, particularly in combat, and they’re getting a little dose of it.” The virus outbreak sent most academy students home to finish spring semester online. Air Force seniors stayed and graduated early. Now students have returned, and 1% to 2% tested COVID-19 positive on arrival and went into isolation. Since then, officials say they’ve seen few new cases. The Navy and Air Force will randomly test 15% of students weekly; West Point will test 15% to 20% monthly. Because they need dozens of on-campus rooms to potentially isolate COVID students or quarantine those who come in contact with infected persons, the Navy and Air Force academies are renting space off-site for healthy students. The Navy, in Annapolis, Maryland, is putting 375 students at St. John’s College and the Air Force, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, will put 400 in three local hotels. “We know that with this population that about 90% of this age

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A midshipman reaches for sanitizing wipes while arriving to a leadership class taught by professor Celeste Luning, left, at the U.S. Naval Academy, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. group is asymptomatic,” said Brig. Gen. Linell A. Letendre, Air Force Academy dean. “That’s what’s really scary about this disease. How do we find those individuals who have it when they don’t even know they have it.” To limit any spread, the academies made physical and academic changes. At the Navy’s Michelson Hall, blue tape marks seats that must remain empty, red tape forms large arrows on the floor showing students which way to go, and stairways are designated up or down. Signs remind students about social distancing. Library books borrowed online sit in paper bags for pick-up. The Navy has the smallest campus, but two large tents were wedged next to the dorm for dining. The Air Force and Army, however, have been able to create large outdoor classrooms and meeting areas. “I wanted outdoor classrooms for a long time and we’re finally getting them,” said Letendre. “I never waste a good crisis.” At West Point, instructors test-

ed their classroom air quality. They added time between classes for cleaning. And faculty walk the halls to ensure students follow health procedures. The Army and Navy academies will limit students’ movements off campus. That may be difficult, since the tourist-filled restaurants and bars of Annapolis’ waterfront are nearby. Air Force leaders said they’ll let students go to stores or take-out restaurants initially, but will clamp down if there are COVID cases. “I don’t know that anyone else can demand the same things we do with respect to self-discipline. That’s just part of being in an academy,” said Col. Matthew Dabkowski, director of West Point’s systems engineering program. “There’s a level of control with respect to the staff and faculty and the cadets that, I think, is helpful.” Academy officials said roughly 50% of their classes will be in-person, the rest will be online or a mix. Some students will attend in person more often if they

As EU talks resume, UK says it could break international law The Associated Press LONDON — The U.K. indicated Tuesday that it was prepared to break an international agreement as post-Brexit trade discussions with the European Union resumed on an increasingly acrimonious tone. With concerns mounting that the talks could be just weeks from collapse, the U.K. urged the EU to show “more realism” in the discussions, while the 27-nation bloc noted that it was a “world power” that would stand its ground and not yield to threats. The latest round of discussions kicked off in London in an air of pessimism because of concerns that the British government is prepared to violate international

law by reneging on commitments made before the country’s departure from the bloc on Jan. 31. Though details of the Internal Market Bill are unclear, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said the planned legislation as it relates to Northern Ireland “does break international law in a very specific and limited way.” EU officials have said any attempt to override the international treaty could jeopardize peace in Northern Ireland as well as undermine the chances of any trade deal. Under the terms of Britain’s departure, the government has committed itself to ensuring an open border between Northern Ireland, which is part of the U.K., and EU member Ireland. “We fully expect the UK to hon-

or the commitments that it negotiated and signed up to,” said EU Parliament President David Sassoli. “Any attempts by the UK to undermine the agreement would have serious consequences,” he said after meeting EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier. The news that the head of the British government’s legal department, Jonathan Jones, quit — reportedly over plans to bypass commitments made with regard to the Irish border — only added to the sense the talks are going nowhere. David Frost, the British government’s chief negotiator, said the two sides “can no longer afford to go over well-trodden ground” and that the EU needs to show “more realism” about the

U.K.’s status as an independent country. European Council President Charles Michel retorted that the bloc is in no mood to budge on its demands. “We are sending a message, not only to our citizens but also to the rest of the world — Europe is a world power and we are ready to defend our interests,” he said in a speech Tuesday at the Brussels Economic Forum. The trade discussions have made very little progress over the summer, with the two sides seemingly wide apart on several issues, notably on business regulations, the extent to which the U.K. can support certain industries and over the EU fishing fleet’s access to British waters.

have lab work. Students attending academies also need hands-on military experience. The virus made some of that impossible this year, and some students missed critical time in military units or on ships. “You can do academic course work online. We can teach online,” said Andrew Phillips, Naval Academy provost. “But the professional experiences they missed this summer are very hard to make up.” Phillips said most juniors who must pick their service specialty now didn’t get out to active-duty units but will, he hopes, choose wisely. Navy students heading to the Marine Corps, however, got a shortened summer experience because Marine leaders felt strongly about seeing them in person. “You want an individual who is a good fit for the Marine Corps, whose attitude is right,” Phillips said. “And you really only can judge that face to face.” Technology is also a challenge, with thousands online for classes. Many instructors want students to have their cameras on, which requires more bandwidth. Swope, for example, has one computer set up showing his online students; his iPhone camera faces the class, so they are visible online, and his iPad displays his lessons. Instructors have to be ready to provide online classes to students in isolation, and also be prepared to teach from home if they’re quarantined. Celeste Luning started her junior leadership class at the Naval Academy seeking volunteers to set up the computers if she’s not there. “Have you had in-person classes yet?” Luning asks. Amid the chorus of “no,” she turns to her computer to address those online: “Can you see your classmates?” One voice from the computer sums it up. “It’s pretty weird,” he said.

The EU has been particularly insistent on level playing field issues in order to ensure that British-based businesses don’t have an unfair advantage as a result of laxer social, environmental or subsidy rules in the U.K. “If foreign companies want access to our market, we expect them to be on the same footing as our European companies,” Michel said. The British government has said the publication of planned legislation on Wednesday is intended to tie up some “loose ends” where there was a need for “legal certainty.” British businesses are worried about a collapse in the talks that could see tariffs and other impediments slapped on trade with the EU at the start of next year. Most economists think that the costs of a “no-deal” outcome would fall disproportionately on the U.K.

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Davidson’s Kellan Grady fights for social justice, B4

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Clemson running back Travis Etienne had 158 yards from scrimmage in the Tigers’ 52-3 rout of the Demon Deacons last season in Death Valley, but Wake Forest is hoping it can stun the nation’s No. 1 team when the teams open their season Saturday in Winston-Salem.

Early measuring stick for Wake with visit from No. 1 Clemson

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Wake Forest to host College GameDay before Clemson game Winston-Salem Wake Forest announced that its season-opening game against the No. 1 Clemson Tigers on Saturday will be the site for ESPN College GameDay’s first broadcast of the 2020 football season. The show will air at 9 a.m. on Sept. 12 from the 50‑yard line of Truist Field. The game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. It will be just the second time the Deacons have hosted a No. 1 team. Wake Forest lost 49-14 to top-ranked Virginia on Oct. 20, 1990. Unfortunately for the Demon Deacons, the visit by College GameDay will not include fans, who are not permitted to attend the show, game or to tailgate under the regulations in place by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Gov. Roy Cooper’s Phase 2.5 COVID-19 reopening plan. The school plans to hold a limited-space drive-in watch party near Truist Field. There are also options to make signs as well as purchase virtual tickets and cutouts.

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Panthers’ Rock Hill facility delayed Rock Hill, S.C. The Carolina Panthers’ planned practice facility and administrative offices across the state line in Rock Hill, South Carolina, will not open until 2023, a year later than originally planned, due to construction delays caused in part by the coronavirus pandemic. The Panthers had planned to start holding their annual training camp at the facility in 2022, but the team is now hopeful it will be ready for 2023. The team had this year’s training camp at its Charlotte facility — it has been at Wofford College since 1995 — per rules set by the NFL due to COVID-19. The team will continue to play its games at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

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Michael Carter II and the Duke defense will need to slow quarterback Ian Book and the Notre Dame offense to have a chance at pulling off an upset Saturday in South Bend.

Duke, Notre Dame both improved in ACC debut for Irish

The Demon Deacons will host the nation’s top‑ranked team for just the second time By Brett Friedlander North State Journal

By Shawn Krest North State Journal

Brian Kelly, Notre Dame coach

DUKE HOSTED Notre Dame at Wallace Wade Stadium last November in a microcosm of the Blue Devils’ season. The Duke offense was unable to move the ball consistently or stay on the field, converting just 3-of16 third-down attempts. The defense, while game, wore down, allowing Irish quarterback Ian Book to throw for four touchdowns and rush for 139 yards in a 38-7 win. Duke has taken steps to fix the issues that plagued the Blue Devils in 2019. The offense has undergone a makeover. Coach David Cutcliffe decided to take over the play-calling, serving as his own offensive coordinator and taking a more hands-on role with the quarterbacks. The Blue Devils also brought in Clemson graduate transfer Chase Brice, who was named the starter six days before opening kickoff. “He got great arm talent,” Cutcliffe said of Brice. “He’s a natural thrower. His accuracy level is really high. Great football IQ.” Duke has also reorganized its offensive line, bringing in Stanford graduate transfer Devery Hamilton to play right tackle,

shuffling positions of several of last year’s holdovers. Having an offense that can keep the Blue Devils in games should help to amplify the Duke defense, which is expected to be the strength of the team. “Possibly the best tandem of corners maybe that we could see all year,” Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly said of the Blue Devils. “Certainly, off the edge. You may not find as good a pass-rushing combination that we’re going to see with this group. They’re very dynamic off the edges. They have corners that can be extremely disruptive. … We’ve got our hands full with Duke.” The corners include just about every significant contributor from last year, including returning starters Leonard Johnson and Josh Blackwell, as well as Jeremiah Lewis, who played significant time due to injuries. Duke also gets back former All-ACC player Mark Gilbert, who returned to the Blue Devils’

THE ACC DIDN’T do Wake Forest any favors when it reshuffled its 2020 football schedule to the current “10-plus-1” format. Instead of easing into the season with nonconference games against Old Dominion, Appalachian State and Villanova as originally planned, coach Dave Clawson’s Deacons are being thrown right into the fire with back-to-back tests against Clemson and Notre Dame. Not only do the first two games match Wake up against the teams picked to finish 1-2 in the ACC’s preseason poll, but they’ll both be played without the benefit of a home-field advantage since fans will not be allowed into Truist Field because of North Carolina’s continuing coronavirus restrictions. “They’re No. 1 in the country and that’s kind of a big thing,” All-ACC defensive end Carlos “Boogie” Basham said Tuesday in a video conference with the media. “But we’re just looking at the fact that they’re just another team, pointing out their weaknesses and things we can showcase — picking out things we know we can do better and capitalizing on (them).” As optimistic as Basham and his teammates are about rising to the challenge of playing such an elite opponent right out of the gate, history isn’t on the Deacons’ side. They’ve been outscored by a margin of 115-6 over their past two meetings with their Atlantic Division rival, including a 52-3 thrashing a year ago. If that wasn’t enough of an obstacle to overcome, Wake’s top playmaker Sage Surratt — who was well on his way toward leading the ACC in receiving last season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury against Virginia Tech on Nov. 12 — opted out of the season. Despite that loss and the unexpected departure of quarterback Jamie Newman, who went to Georgia as a graduate transfer before opting out himself, the Deacons are anything but devoid of offensive talent. Junior quarterback Sam Hartman beat Newman out for the starting job in 2018 and set school passing records for true

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The Blue Devils look to spring an upset in South Bend

“We’ve got our hands full with Duke.”

“If we play up to our capability, it will be fun to see what happens.” Luke Masterson, Wake Forest defensive back

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TRENDING

Lou Brock: The Hall of Famer who was one of baseball’s signature leadoff hitters and base stealers and helped the St. Louis Cardinals win three pennants and two World Series titles in the 1960s has died. He was 81. The cause of death has not been provided, but Brock lost a leg from diabetes in recent years and was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. Brock stole 938 bases in his career, including 118 in 1974 — both of those were big league records until they were broken by Rickey Henderson — and won World Series titles with the Cardinals in 1964 and ’67. Jadeveon Clowney: The three-time Pro Bowl linebacker agreed to a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans. ESPN.com reported the deal could be worth up to $15 million. The 2014 No. 1 overall pick out of South Carolina had three sacks in his lone season in Seattle last year. Clowney recorded 29 sacks in five seasons with the Texans but struggled with injuries — he’s played a full 16-game schedule just once in his career. Matt Dumba: The Minnesota Wild defenseman was named the King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner Sunday. Dumba was given the honor, which is awarded to a player who exhibits leadership on and off the ice and makes humanitarian contributions to his community, for helping found the Hockey Diversity Alliance, his anti-racism speech at the start of the NHL playoffs and work to help rebuild businesses affected by protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

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Chase Elliott and Martin Truex Jr. hit the wall racing for the lead, and Kevin Harvick benefited and won the Cup Series Playoffs opener at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night. It was the series-leading eighth win of the season for Harvick, who advances to the Round of 12. Austin Dillon finished second and Joey Logano was third. Elliott wound up 20th and Truex finished 22nd.

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“Well that didn’t age well did it” Efe Obada, quoting his own tweet from Saturday showing his gratitude for making the Panthers’ 53‑man roster, on Sunday after he was cut. Obada was later re-signed.

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“If it was Donald Trump, I’d eject him, too. But I’d still vote for him.” Crew chief Joe West, a North Carolina native, after Nationals GM Mike Rizzo was ejected by fellow umpire Hunter Wendelstedt for yelling from a luxury suite at Atlanta’s Truist Park. PRIME NUMBER

27 Years since a Canadian team has won a Stanley Cup after the Vancouver Canucks were eliminated from the postseason by Vegas. The Montreal Canadiens were the last to claim the Stanley Cup when they won in 1993. The NHL’s final four teams — who are playing the conference finals in league’s Edmonton bubble — are the Golden Knights and Dallas Stars in the West and the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders in the East.

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Authentic kicked away from heavy favorite Tiz the Law in the stretch on Saturday, winning the 146th Kentucky Derby by 1 ¼ lengths at a mostly empty Churchill Downs. The bay colt ran 1 ¼ miles in 2:00.61 under jockey John Velazquez, who won his third Derby. The win gave trainer Bob Baffert his record-tying sixth Derby win.

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Novak Djokovic was kicked out of the U.S. Open for accidentally hitting a line judge in the throat with a tennis ball after dropping a game in his fourthround match Sunday, a stunning end to his 29-match winning streak and bid for an 18th Grand Slam title. Djokovic was trailing Pablo Carreño Busta 6-5 in the first set when the incident occurred.

NFL

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The Chicago Bears brought in Super Bowl-winning quarterback Nick Foles to compete with Mitch Trubisky for the starting job, but Trubisky, a former Tar Heel, won the job with what coach Matt Nagy said was “growth in practice and off the field.” The decision comes after an offseason in which Trubisky’s fifth-year contract option was declined by the Bears.

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Tar Heels try to live up to the hype against reeling Syracuse UNC is flying high heading into the season By Shawn Krest North State Journal A YEAR AGO, Mack Brown was trying to resurrect interest in his program. He’d much rather have his current challenge. “We’ve had a lot of hype since the bowl game,” Brown said. “A lot of people have been talking about how much better we’re going to be and how good we’re going to be. And we’ll see now if that hype is real.” Last year, the Tar Heels were plagued by fan apathy as home crowds dwindled and buzz around the program virtually dried up in the final years of the Larry Fedora era. It seemed like a marathon journey to even get to relevance at the time. Now, a scant 12 months later, Brown has to make sure his players aren’t believing their press clippings as Carolina is a trendy dark horse pick in the ACC. A big part of the turnaround is Sam Howell, the quarterback who rewrote the record book as a true freshman and brings back his big arm and big-play ability for year two. He gets back nearly all of his weapons as the Carolina receiving corps, as a group, chose to spurn the NFL Draft and return for another season with Howell. Overall, UNC returns every player that caught more than five passes last season and loses just 12 of its 265 catches and 111 of its 3,716 receiving yards. The Heels also return their top two running backs. On defense, last season’s Cinderella story, Chazz Surratt, also turned down a chance to jump to the NFL. The quarterback-turned-linebacker will be the leader on the defense as well as one of the conference’s top players on that side of the ball. He’s backed by a deep, experienced secondary that gets several key players back from an injury-plagued 2019, including Patrice Rene and Trey Morrison.

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The Tar Heels’ revival last season under returning Mack Brown was led by freshman quarterback Sam Howell, who will again be the focus of UNC’s offense. Needless to say, the hype train is running full speed through Chapel Hill, a problem no one other than starry-eyed optimist Mack Brown saw heading into last season. A year after getting his kids to believe in themselves, he now needs to keep them grounded. “Are we going to be that much improved or was it just the momentum at the end of last year?” he said. “And we’ve lost that momentum now. So it’s time to play somebody else and really figure out who we are because I’ve talked to the players about it. Preseason rankings are just hype. They’re about last year. They’re not about what you’ve accomplished this year, so we need to step up and play well and get this season started on a positive note.” The Heels open with a rare ACC game, against Syracuse, to start the season. The COVID-19 schedule revamp means there will be no easing into the year. The Heels get

“A lot of people have been talking about how much better we’re going to be and how good we’re going to be. And we’ll see now if that hype is real.” Mack Brown

one nonconference game, against bowl team Charlotte in week two, and 10 ACC contests. Things aren’t as rosy for the Orange, who are coming off a disappointing 5-7 2019 season that had Dino Babers headed for the hot seat. Preseason camp hasn’t been

kind to Syracuse either. The offensive line has suffered several injuries. “We’re going to get some guys back in later September, early October,” Babers said, without specifying who was out. “That’ll really be able to change the depth in this group. So it’s not so much, ‘Can you go through the entire season with this amount of guys?’ It’s almost like, ‘Can you survive four weeks with this amount of guys?’ Because if you can survive four weeks, you’re going to have some reinforcements coming over the hill to make you a lot better.” While Babers waits, it appears that his side of the hill is thinning out even more. The Orange’s opening depth chart didn’t list starting running back Abdul Adams or backup Jarveon Howard. While it’s not clear that they’ve both opted out of the season — and Syracuse isn’t sharing much — Babers’ com-

ments seemed to indicate that he’ll be without both backs. He spoke about a “moral and spiritual cutoff” for opting out. “I think the big thing is the team needs to know certain things because the team needs to know who they’re going to have running out of the tunnel with them,” Babers said. The wounded Orange opened as 19-point underdogs and have slipped to 22, leaving Brown battling a foe that hasn’t made many appearances in Chapel Hill in recent years, at least during football season — overconfidence. “We’re playing a team that we haven’t seen before,” Brown said, “that we weren’t prepared for, and we’ve got fewer players ready to play on the offensive line on a hot day than I would like. Obviously, other than all the other stuff that coaches worry about in opening ballgames, that would be my biggest concern.”

Appalachian State, Charlotte open season with in-state matchup The Mountaineers, led by new coach Shawn Clark, host a 49ers program on the rise under second-year coach Will Healy By Brett Friedlander North State Journal APPALACHIAN STATE might be on its third head coach in three seasons, but according to the latest man to hold down the job, the effect of the rapid turnover won’t be as dramatic as most think. “The good thing about our program is we have an identity,” Shawn Clark, the former offensive line coach who took over after Eliah Drinkwitz left for Missouri after one successful season, said last week in a virtual media conference. “We know what we’re going to do on offense. We know what we’re going to do on defense. And having those 11 practices early in the spring helped a bunch. “Getting to camp, we picked up right where we left off in March. I’m not sure what we have to find out this week, but we’re going to be very detailed and get all the small things cleaned. We’re ready to go and we could kick off today if we needed to.” Clark and his Mountaineers will have to wait until Saturday to finally get their coronavirus-delayed 2020 season underway. And when they do, it won’t be against the opponent they were originally scheduled to play. The Mountaineers were supposed to play at Wake Forest on Saturday in a game that was canceled when the ACC eliminated three of its teams’ four nonconfer-

ence games. Instead, they’ll face off against another in-state rival when they take on Charlotte in Boone. “We know the history of that program and what kind of team they have coming back,” 49ers coach Will Healy said. “Shawn Clark is a really, really good person and he does a great job. I know he’s going to keep them rolling.” If last year’s meeting is any indication, the game will be a high-scoring affair. It was a 5641 shootout won by the Mountaineers on their way to a 13-1 record. Despite the unexpected loss of Corey Sutton, the team’s second-leading receiver last season who opted out over COVID-19 concerns, App State should be just as potent offensively with the return of three-year starting quarterback Zac Thomas, top receiver

Thomas Hennigan and four offensive linemen selected to the preseason All-Sun Belt Conference team. Charlotte also returns plenty of firepower as it looks to build on the momentum gained from its first bowl appearance in Healy’s debut season last fall. Not only is dual-threat quarterback Chris Reynolds back after throwing for 2,564 yards, rushing for 767 yards and accounting for 26 touchdowns, but so are his top three receivers. And while the 49ers will have to replace their all-time leading rusher Benny LeMay, who is currently on the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad, Healy has filled the void with transfer Tre Harbison, a two-time 1,000-yard rusher at Northern Illinois. “Anytime you have a great

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Former Mountaineers player Shawn Clark is the third coach in as many years at Appalachian State.

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Coach Will Healy led the 49ers to a 7-6 record — and its first bowl trip — in his first season at Charlotte. quarterback like Chris Reynolds, he’s always going to be giving you problems because he can extend plays,” Clark said. “They do a really good job on offense. They get in a bunch of unbalanced sets and put your defense in a bind.” Even though Charlotte’s defense lost its anchor when pass-rushing specialist Alex Highsmith was taken in the third round of the NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Healy likes his team’s chances in its challenging opener. “I’m not scared of them,” Healy said of the Mountaineers. “But I understand the task at hand and how well we’ll have to play to have a shot.” Like Healy, App State’s Clark said he doesn’t anticipate feeling any nerves in his first regular season game as a head coach. He likely got those out of the way last December when he took over for Drinkwitz and led the

Mountaineers to a 31-17 win against UAB in the New Orleans Bowl. “The bowl game helped quite a bit, to be honest with you,” Clark said. “But it’s business as usual, and we have a job to do here at App. There’s always a detailed plan and we have great coaches here and we’ve stuck to the plan, never deviated from the plan when things went awry. Again, we’re just excited to get going.” While Saturday’s opener is something of a step down in competition for an Appalachian State team that had hoped to flex its muscles against Power 5 opponents Wake and Wisconsin in the season’s opening few weeks, it’s the first of several opportunities for Charlotte to enhance its stature against in-state opponents. The 49ers will play North Carolina in Chapel Hill next week and at Duke on Oct. 31.

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Trouble spots on Panthers’ two-deep Carolina’s depth chart shows a young defense and shaky offensive line By Shawn Krest North State Journal THE CAROLINA Panthers established an NFL first when they used each of their pick in this spring’s draft on defensive players. We won’t have to wait to see how well that strategy pays off. If the players in the Panthers’ locker room look to their left and then their right, chances are at least one of the three is a rookie. Carolina has four first-year players listed as starters on its depth chart for the opener against the Raiders. First-rounder Derrick Brown will line up at defensive tackle. Second-round pick Yetur Gross-Matos will be next to him at end. Behind them, safety/linebacker hybrid Jeremy Chinn (late second round) and corner Troy Pride Jr. (fourth) should also start. Four day-one starters in four rounds either speaks extremely highly for the Panthers scouting staff, or it’s an indictment on the talent level of this year’s defense. The front four appears solid, with Brown and Gross-Matos on the right side, and veteran Kawann Short and last year’s first-rounder, Brian Burns, on the left. Depth is a question mark, however, with journeymen backing up at most spots on the line. The Panthers also brought in a street free agent after teams made their final cuts, signing Shareef Miller, who played in two special teams snaps for the Eagles last year after being drafted in the fourth round. While Miller was a disappointment in Philadelphia last year, he caused even more disappointment in Charlotte, as the team cut popular British defensive end Efe Obada, who made the team in a ragsto-riches story two years ago, to make room. Obada was later resigned when corner Eli Apple went on the injured list. The addition of Brown and a return to health by Short, limited to two games last year, should help shore up Carolina’s run defense, which struggled immensely last year. Of course, the improvement to the middle of the line could be at least partially canceled out by the loss of retired linebacker Luke Kuechly, the Panthers’ biggest weapon against the run for nearly a decade. The revamped linebacker unit includes Shaq Thompson, Jermaine Carter and Tahir Whitehead. They’re solid, but certainly not the first spot circled by opposing offenses as they were in Kuechly’s heyday. The secondary could be the

3 The number of years that the longest-tenured offensive lineman, Taylor Moton, has been with the team. team’s trouble spot. Donte Jackson established himself at one corner spot last season, but he’ll be playing across from the rookie Pride. Veterans Juston Burris and Tre Boston manning the safety spots has a likely ceiling of “not a glaring weakness”. They have virtually no experience behind them. One backup is undrafted rookie free agent Sam Franklin, who played at Temple, new coach Matt Rhule’s former college stop. The other is Chinn, who, as stated earlier, is also splitting time at linebacker. Another street free agent was brought in from Philly to back up at cornerback. Rasul Douglas was released by the Eagles over the weekend after three inconsistent seasons. The offense appears to be in better shape, with plenty of names at the skill positions. Christian McCaffrey will once again be carrying the bulk of Carolina’s hopes on offense. Teddy Bridgewater, by all accounts, has successfully taken over the offense at quarterback, and he has his choice of receivers in DJ Moore, Curtis Samuel and Robby Anderson. As was the case when Cam Newton was taking snaps, however, the offense will only go as far as the line allows. Shaky protection can make Bridgewater look far from ready and McCaffrey much less elite. Matt Paradis was rated as one of the worst centers in the league last year and struggled at times in training camp. He’ll have two new guards beside him in Dennis Daley and John Miller. Daley filled in at various spots last year when injuries arose. Miller was brought in as a free agent. He’s a lunch pail guy and veteran of five seasons and should be solid. Russell Okung struggled with health problems last year and reportedly considered retirement and opting out before reporting to camp this season (although he denies it). He’ll man the left tackle spot. The senior member of the line, Taylor Moton, who has been a Panther for all of three years, returns at right tackle. There are building blocks along the line, but for a position so dependent on chemistry and experience playing together, there’s a lack of familiarity in a preseason that was cut short.

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Rookies Derrick Brown (95) and Yetur Gross-Matos (97) will anchor one side of the Panthers’ young defensive line.

WAKE from page B1 freshmen before going down with an injury. And when called upon in a relief role last season, he performed equally as well — including a 308-yard effort in leading a 22-20 victory against Florida State. “He’s a totally different player than two years ago in terms of his weight, strength, athleticism, confidence and command of the offense,” Clawson said of Hartman. “I think the fact that he lost the starting job and then has it again has made him appreciate it more. He understands the courage it takes to play quarterback in this league when elite pass rushers come at you. I feel really good about where we are at that position.” Although the Deacons’ receiving corps is young and mostly untested, running back Kenneth Walker, who showed his breakaway capability with a 92-yard touchdown run against Utah State last season, will help take some of the pressure off Hartman and the passing game. Defensively, Basham is the All-American leader of a unit that has been Wake’s Achilles’ heel in recent years. Especially against the Tigers. The Deacons have had little success at stopping coach Dabo Swinney’s team

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Davidson guard Kellan Grady detailed his Aug. 27 clash with protesters on Twitter.

Davidson’s Kellan Grady fights for social justice on front lines and behind the scenes The Wildcats basketball player, who was the target of racist remarks during a protest in town, has worked to educate children on equality By Brett Friedlander North State Journal KELLAN GRADY IS the kind of basketball player that wants the ball in his hands with the game on the line. It’s a philosophy that carries over to his life off the court. So when the Davidson star got a phone call from a teammate that competing demonstrations were taking place near campus recently, his first reaction was to steer his car in that direction and check it out. Rather than being a bystander watching from the sidelines in the push for social justice, he quickly found himself smack in the middle of the action. “I saw one side with passion and love and respect filled in their hearts. It was a very contrasting demonstration to the one across the street,” he said, recalling the events of Aug. 27 in an interview with the North State Journal. “So I pulled over, got out and saw things escalate into chaos. Then the dominoes started falling.” It was more than just dominoes that were falling. When a Davidson faculty member he recognized was physically assaulted by a counter-protester, he stepped forward to help. Having already been called out as a “Black Lives Matter thug” and worse, he quickly found himself in the middle of an emotional confrontation with the man with the bullhorn. Grady managed to keep his composure despite standing faceto-face with someone calling him any number of demeaning names until he was finally pulled away. “Initially you’re filled with rage

in its back-to-back lopsided losses in 2018‑19. And with Heisman Trophy candidate Trevor Lawrence and two-time ACC Player of the Year running back Travis Etienne both back, the task won’t get any easier come Saturday. “We haven’t played anywhere near our capability the past two years,” senior defensive back and newly named co-captain Luke Masterson said. “That’s encouraging. If we play up to our capability, it will be fun to see what happens.” Adding to the electricity of an opening week matchup against a national championship contender is the fact that ESPN’s College GameDay will be making its first trip to Winston-Salem for the occasion. If nothing else, there’s excitement in the air heading into a season Wake’s coaches and players weren’t always sure would take place. “In the beginning, there was a lot of uncertainty with different things going on,” Basham said. “At one point I didn’t think it was going to happen. But the staff, people at Wake have done a great job of keeping everybody safe, isolating the football team. As the time went on, hope got better and better. So now it’s game week, and we’re ready for it.”

and you want to react in a certain way, but thankfully I had the composure to keep the bigger picture in mind,” the senior guard said. “I’m always cognizant of representing Davidson the right way and representing myself in a composed manner. “It was a tough moment to endure. But as I’ve said to a lot of the people that have reached out to me, I don’t want that to deflate me or defeat this movement in which we’re all seeking a quest for social justice.” That doesn’t mean Grady was about to remain silent over the incident. Instead of escalating tensions by shouting back insults at his antagonist, the senior guard took to social media to relate details of his experience and use it to call attention to the racism and hatred that is running rampant in our society. Although his four-page thread on Twitter may have been overshadowed by the protests and boycotts executed by higher-profile sports entities in the days following the death of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, his words resonated with those in the Davidson community. In a response to Grady’s post, Wildcats assistant coach Kevin Kuwik praised his team’s leading scorer by thanking him for standing up for “those who are different from us. “That is what it really is all about,” Kuwik wrote. “It’s not going to happen overnight, but day after day we need to keep striking at that stone, making that ripple in the pond, putting that penny in the jar and someday … for all of our kids, we will be in a better place.” Head coach Bob McKillop was equally as supportive. After being told by Grady what had happened, he immediately called off that day’s practice. “He spoke to us and said, ‘We didn’t work out today because

DUKE from page B1 depth chart for the first time since Sept. 2018 when he was listed as the starter for the opener. He’s been battling a hip injury for two years and, by all accounts, is back to his pre-injury form. The deep, experienced secondary is made more lethal by a pass rush featuring senior Victor Dimukeje and junior Chris Rumph II, considered Duke’s best NFL Draft prospect. “We definitely have some guys that have some real juice off the edges,” Duke co-defensive coordinator Matt Guerrieri said. “We have to take advantage of those guys, whether it’s separate, on opposite sides or on the same side. We have to game plan to take advantage of those guys. We’ve got a lot of guys that have played a bunch of snaps. Obviously, we have depth in back, right? Guys that are proven, guys that have proven to be good cover players in the back. Blending those together, no doubt there’s the risk/reward of playing tight coverage and rushing the passer. I think you’ll see a number of packages that try to exploit those things, highlighting our defensive strengths.” While the outlook seems to be improved for Duke, the same may not be said for the opener. As good as Notre Dame looked last year in the blowout, en route to an 11-2 season, Brian

“It was a tough moment to endure. But as I’ve said to a lot of the people that have reached out to me, I don’t want that to deflate me or defeat this movement in which we’re all seeking a quest for social justice.” Kellan Grady, Davidson basketball guard

it’s not business as usual,’” Grady said, calling McKillop a confidant and role model. “He made a very powerful statement and really challenged us to set an example and hold each other accountable in a matter we want the world to follow.” That’s something Grady has been doing for a while now. Earlier this summer, the senior sociology major was so moved by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery earlier this summer that he started a movement of his own. It’s called CARE, an acronym for College Athletes for Respect and Equality, and it’s dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation to resist the lure of hatred and bring about positive change in the world. “The purpose behind CARE is reading to kids and opening up for discussion questions using our platform as college athletes to help impact the younger generation on issues that are especially relevant right now,” Grady said. “I’m grateful that the reception has been positive so far. A lot of athletes, fellow peers here at Davidson, are willing to get on board and have reached out looking to impact young people in a positive manner.”

Kelly said at year’s end that the Irish may be even better this season. Notre Dame brings back Book at quarterback, as well as the entire offensive line and much of the defensive front. “There are a lot of things to like about the team,” Kelly said when asked if his December prediction still held up. “They run the football. They have a quarterback back. Certainly, from a defensive structure, your system is in place. I feel like you have the ability to stop the run. The perimeter, I think we’re better than we were last year. Coming into the season with special teams, we felt really good about where we are, but you’ve got to go play the games…. The basic tenets of having a really good football team, maybe a great football team are in place. Now we have to go prove it.” For the first time, they’ll be proving it as a full-fledged member of a conference. The Duke game will be Notre Dame’s first-ever conference game, as they join the ACC in a one-year move necessitated by scheduling issues created by the pandemic. It’s worth noting that Notre Dame’s first ACC game in basketball was also in South Bend against Duke. The Irish pulled a monumental upset over Coach K’s Blue Devils. Duke will look to flip the script and knock off a blue-blood program in Notre Dame’s ACC football lid-lifter.

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That is what freeThe citizens living in a free supposed ISAs: that hare a solution is politically unpopular. Corruption of Scholarship.” study was Corruption of Scholarship.” The study was may have to do, last Iform. to normal as though they areforgiving conspiracy theorists or are people who shape, or form. So while we should remain vigilant and stay Texas and California. A6 people who shape, or Sosurgeries while weChina should remain vigilant and stay safe, at and the denominator are likely wrong. We don’t k ax credit of 30% on half of U.S. investment in of China $1.2 trillion in debt we owe them as one way to get associated industries allows debt we owe them as one way to get health care workers Anini An investment tax credit ofdone 30% on half U.S. investment in China over. of China forgiving $1.2 trillion toby do, lastof I checked. The standard periodPinehurst for the Back onsiderably thean number Areo, an opinion and analysis done by Areo, opinionofand analysis NCreduce Main Street previously been off payment limits. andothers Southern Pines the same time wemanufacturing shouldn’t get comfortable with this so-called “new otherwise don’t care ifisthey themselves or sick. the same time we shouldn’t get comfortable with this so-call people have actually died of coronavirus. Some so yick. have caused the US. Don’t hold your on, applied tofor repatriated American China to get “pay” for the damage they have caused the US. American Don’t hold your checked. today, or $60 billion, applied to repatriated manufacturing us to explore a multitude China to “pay” for the damage the today, digital magazine. By the way, Areo is short a Boiler-ISA Fund about 10 years, making it ble to borrow college and would digital magazine. By the way, Areo is short My first concern as we go along in all this, of course, is my family. I’m communities attract are two areasat that have seen some a bad s become a bad normal.” number has been overestimated, given that classifi Since when did questioning government all levels become normal.” ee” to happen but ask your elected U.S. would cost the U.S. Treasury $18 billion in breath waiting for a Chinese “Jubilee” to happen but ask your elected Areopagitica, a speech delivered by competitive with most FederalofPlus investment to the U.S. would for cost the U.S.about Treasury billion the inby virus, and breath waiting Ifor a Chinese “Jub and private loan ionately for affect low-income students. It Areopagitica, a speech delivered worried them$18 catching I’m worried will. Afterinvestm the biggest population increases of different partnerships, record $372 million ydisfavor werea supposed Notinone little bit. ofspeech. death, particularly among elderly patients, can untable in tangible financial ways for thing? ThatInLincicome isaddition, whatrepresentatives free citizens living in asix-month free society were supposed Not one little bit. John Milton in defense of free speech. over few years. $18 billion in lost revenue is to hold China accountable in tangible financial ways for terms. all students receive a students majoring soft but John Milton in defense of free tax revenue spread over a few years. $18 billion in lost revenue is representatives to hold China acc over the last year. Despite the unBy Elizabeth tax rev suffering from the H1N1 virus (swine flu) during the 2009 pandemic, investment some traditional and some Authors Helen Pluckrose, James A. sources suggest the number is dramatically under towe do, last I checked. grace period post-graduation before payments begin.the Coroiplines. Authors Helen Pluckrose, James A. pared to the $6 trillion+ Marshall PlanNorth are now surrounding decimal dust compared to the $6 trillion+ Marshall Plan extra we areprecautions, now this disaster.certainty this disaster. State Journal I’ve been trying to take because all of this brings up decim Lindsay and Peter say has thatMy e, is my family. I’m Matthews also written the Sister Toldjah many people are dying at home. non-traditional.” to operate asthat responsible citizens of RALEIGH — In FYStacey 2019-2020, Once ain recipient makes successful for ed solutions can beBoghossian implemented — Lindsay and Boghossian say that navirus, County remains first concern as we go along inpayments all Moore this, of course, isown my family. Matthews has also written the Sist undertaking to save our economy, notPeter ofStacey defeated enemies as in the It isunder about timepseudonym they expect e are our own economy, not of defeated enemies as theunder It ispseudonym about time they are expected to operate as I’m responsible citizens of way too many memories of a painful experience I’d prefer not to are repeat. under something has gone drastically wrong North Carolina MainisStreet ied I will.theAfter and a regular contributor to RedState Legal Insurrection. Even more importantly, we have no clue how m appealing to modern buyers of nation. all stripes, PINEHURST — term Itthe isand unsurthe prescribed of the contract, no and additional sation. acrimonious political climate. something has gone drastically wrong past. the world like any other modern worried about them catching the virus, I’m worried I will. After and is a regular contributor to RedState and Legal Insurrec world like any other But what also makes me lose sleep is how easily most everyone has in academia, especially within past. n and Rural Planning Center and its certain including young retirees and oththat evenare before the coro2009 pandemic, payments required even if they have paid less actually have coronavirus. Some scientists sugges solution has been referred to as “skin in prising in academia, especially within certain China has been cheating, stealing, pirating and pillaging American Dr. David Grantham, president suffering from the H1N1North virus (swine flu) during the 2009 pandemic, cheating, stealing, pirating American fields within the humanities. They call programs 1,311and new pillaging Chin er professionals to thefields within the humanities. They navirus pandemic took hold than the amount of funding they received.now attracted Such a policy would call for institutions calltheycases could be an order of magnitude of this brings upsupported of identified business for the past 30 years. They have made no secret that these fields “grievance studies,” where jobs, 267 new businesses and I’ve been trying to take extra precautions, because all of this brings up of Pinehurst Surgical Clinic he past 30 years. They have made no secret that they region’s excellent golf and recreCarolina was ranked among one busine Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion Both ISAs and skin in the game policies would hare the risk of every student these fields “grievance studies,” where and refer in not tocredit repeat. number of people who have had coronavirus and n scholarship is not so much more than $372 million in localbased upon intend to replace U.S. as the superpower in the world way too of abenefits. painful experience I’dthe prefer not to premier repeat. is ational offerings. local realtor the topmany migration destinations he as premier superpower the world and memories have many down-stream Both would One put outU.S. a loan tothe attend the institution. 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Grievancein the Cleveland EDITORIAL | STAC their communities. we are,” says Charles Gregg,neither year. state’s 64 designated Main Street neck of the woods, you can sociology, gender to offer better guidance to students when they choose of institutions areanthropology, already giving it a studies, studies consist of disciplines such as Medical leakage is a term used “If we just look at the last few CEO of Pinehurst Surgical Clinand 13 designated Small Town see for yourself at Second COLUMN | residents REP.studies, RICHARD HUDSON queer studies,(ISAs). sexuality andare criticalmonths, racemajors, choose and e Share Agreements ISAs anthropology, to describe the fact thatgender ic.out He loans. says that with all the chat-sociology, the top statesclasses to move totake Main Street communities. Saturday in the public power studies. 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The percent of income and number and Boghossian started academic journals in cultural, queer, downtowns and the viability and Pinehurst on the map for the tential trend to less populated arn change based upon a student’s major and and productive graduates. Only with smart policies submitting bogus academic papers to back September 12, adapted race, gender, fatcomponent and sexuality studies to practice Covid-19 safety of this important Life Sciences industry. In eareas.” North Carolina saw a 60 perSee CAMPUS, page that incentivize student success can we ensure that tential. to determine if they would pass peer academic journals in B6 cultural, queer, of North Carolina’s economic guidelines. colleges truly provide value for students, parents, a good deal for students because they race, gender, fat and sexuality studies “THIS IS THE DAY the“Open” lord has made, let usthe r seriousness of and the be virus andsaid the review accepted for need publication. development strategy,” WITH MOST STATES under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home fallen into place. I understand The royal blue flags taxpayers and society. ky thanhow loans. 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The current SAH amoun Feminism as anfamilies, Intersectional Reply to by being and about God’sabout example andout comfort allalland those in need arou at we can to keepresulted our pandemic in a decline bad thing? free citizens mandated that but along the way I’ve alsobut hadanswer questions We should continue to do w gatherings, can be withsystem those answers — we anddo, again, not vague answers, Led by our major health leaders and journal.” res on April 29. growth Neoliberal and Choice Feminism,” was are rel shopping local. Keepfaith your and by helping in business andcontinue new this difficult time. Through o fe. But we should also still the data. 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Some papers accepted for publication d. suffering from the H1N1 virusPluckrose (swine flu) during theto2009 pandemic, to do, Commerce Main Street citizens, and Rigorous statewide antibody testing would be and Lindsay prematurely out care of our most vulnerable and in academic journals advocated training I’ve been trying to take extra precautions, because all of this brings up as we go along in all this, of course, is my family. I’m Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah Rural Planning Center. “The My themselves. A Wall Street Journal writer egin to reopen our businesses, now. white maleimplemented once available. men like dogs andStreet punishing structure of data a Mainand way too many memories of aand painful experience prefer not to repeat. m catching thestudents virus, I’m—worried I will. After and is other a regular contributor to RedState Insurrection. 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The models N.C. asking them to sitproject silence oncases the floor in sufferi foundation to build a in downtown ensure N.C. receives a fair allocation of items such in academic journals advocated training tween April 20 and May 5. chains during class and to be expected to take extra precautions, because I’ve be environment that thrives, and as all of this brings up men like dogs and punishing white male from papers do the following: I the would not extend mories oflearn painful experience I’Other d prefer notastoventilators repeat. from national stores to ensure we aa partner with thediscomfort. local programs, way to morbid obesity as a healthy life can address any peak scenario. There would be a college students for historical slavery by rder April 29is without compelling our office committed to akespast mecelebrated lose sleep is how easily most everyone has But choice and advocated treating privately standing directive for rapid response to enable the asking them to sit in silence on the floor in ng its necessity. It is imperative to keep providing resources, assistance conducted as social a form of use of FDA-approved drugs that are experimental in and guidance that will such build more chains during class and to be expected to ygiene measures inmasturbation place: as sexual violence against Typically,relation to a pandemic virus. resilient local economies.” learn from the discomfort. Other papers , gathering limits, masks, handwomen. washing, academic journal editors send submitted As long as a business could demonstrate the ability celebrated morbid obesity as a healthy life out toor referees for on-going review. 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Samsung wins $6.6 billion Verizon contract for 5G network Seoul, South Korea Samsung Electronics Co. will develop 5G network infrastructure for Verizon Communications under a $6.65 billion deal announced Monday. The contract runs through 2025, according to a Samsung corporate filing. Samsung said its expanded partnership with Verizon will allow the companies to “push the boundaries of 5G innovation to enhance mobile experiences for Verizon’s customers.” The South Korean technology giant beat out rivals like Finland’s Nokia, which has collaborated with Verizon in the past. But one 5G rival — China’s Huawei Technologies Ltd. — wasn’t in the running for the contract. Huawei has been largely absent from the U.S. since 2012, when a congressional panel warned phone carriers to avoid it. The U.S. says it’s a security risk to give China too much access to 5G systems, which are expected to support self-driving cars, factory robots and other applications. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Companies testing vaccines pledge safety, high standards Washington, D.C. The top executives of nine drugmakers likely to produce the first vaccines against the new coronavirus signed an unprecedented pledge meant to boost public confidence in any approved vaccines. The companies said Tuesday that they will stick to the highest ethical and scientific standards in testing and manufacturing and will make the well-being of those getting vaccinated their top priority. The announcement comes amid worries that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will be under political pressure to approve a vaccine before tests to prove it is safe and effective are finished. Meanwhile, public health officials worry that if many Americans don’t get the vaccine, it will be harder to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The pledge was signed by the chief executive officers of American drugmakers Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Moderna, Novavax and Pfizer, and European companies AstraZeneca, BioNTech, GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi. BioNTech has partnered with Pfizer on one of the vaccines now in the final round of human testing. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CAMPUS from page B5 vices offered. Dr. David Grantham, president of Pinehurst Surgical Clinic says they noticed millions in healthcare revenue leakage to neighboring metro cities including the Triangle, Triad and Charlotte. “We recognize the number of patients receiving surgical care in our community and the smaller number that go elsewhere. We are growing Pinehurst Surgical Clinic in a way to address those needs so that patients can receive subspecialty care in Moore County just as

By Keith Ridler The Associated Press BOISE, Idaho — U.S. officials have for the first time approved a design for a small commercial nuclear reactor, and a Utah energy cooperative wants to build 12 of them in Idaho. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Friday approved Portland-based NuScale Power’s application for the small modular reactor that Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems plans to build at a U.S. Department of Energy site in eastern Idaho. The small reactors can produce about 60 megawatts of energy, or enough to power more than 50,000 homes. The proposed project includes 12 small modular reactors. The first would be built in 2029, with the rest in 2030. NuScale says the reactors have advanced safety features, including self-cooling and automatic shutdown. “This is a significant milestone not only for NuScale, but also for the entire U.S. nuclear sector and the other advanced nuclear technologies that will follow,” said NuScale Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Hopkins in a statement. Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems already has agreements with the Energy Department to build the reactors at the federal agency’s 890-square-mile (2,300-square-kilometer) site that includes the Idaho National Laboratory, a nuclear research facility that would help with the development of the reactors. The Department of Energy has

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An artist’s rendering of NuScale Power’s small modular nuclear reactor plant. spent more than $400 million since 2014 to hasten the development of the small modular reactors, or SMRs. “DOE is proud to support the licensing and development of NuScale’s Power Module and other SMR technologies that have the potential to bring clean and reliable power to areas never thought possible by nuclear reactors in the U.S., and soon the world,” said Rita Baranwal, assistant secretary for Nuclear Energy. The energy cooperative has embarked on a plan called the Carbon Free Power Project that aims to supply carbon-free energy to its nearly 50 members, mostly municipalities, in six Western states. The company plans to buy the reactors from NuScale, then assemble them in Idaho. The company is also looking to bring on other utilities that would use the power generated by the reactors.

“This is a significant milestone not only for NuScale, but also for the entire U.S. nuclear sector and the other advanced nuclear technologies that will follow.” NuScale Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Hopkins Cooperative “members themselves would use a portion of the electricity, but other utilities would become involved and purchase power,” said LaVarr Webb, spokesman for the cooperative. He said not all the power that will be produced from the proposed reactors has been allocated, but he

expects more interest with the U.S. approval of NuScale’s design. He said the next step is for the cooperative to submit a combined construction and operating license application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The process also includes an environmental analysis. Webb said the cooperative will likely have that ready within two years. The first small modular reactor is scheduled to come online in 2029, with 11 more to follow in 2030. The modular reactors are light-water reactors, which are the vast majority of reactors now operating. But modular reactors are designed to use less water than traditional reactors and have a passive safety system so they shut down without human action should something go wrong. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s approval of the design means the agency is satisfied such technology will work properly. The modular reactors are also part of a much larger U.S. plan to replace current reactors, many of them decades old, with more efficient and safer reactors. U.S. officials say nuclear power helps reduce carbon emissions from coal and natural gas, a cause of global warming. There are currently 95 licensed commercial nuclear reactors operating in the U.S., generating about 20 percent of the nation’s energy, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The Utah Taxpayers Association has come out against Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems building the reactors, contending costs will soar as they have with some traditional reactors that are much larger. But the cooperative says such a comparison is unfair, and akin to comparing a 1960s gas guzzler automobile with a modern electric vehicle.

GM to make electric vehicle, supply batteries for Nikola By Tom Krisher The Associated Press DETROIT — General Motors announced its second major electric vehicle partnership in less than a week on Tuesday, this time a $2 billion deal with startup Nikola. GM will take an 11% ownership stake in the Phoenix company and will engineer and build Nikola’s Badger hydrogen fuel cell and electric pickup truck. The Badger is expected to be in production by the end of 2022. GM also will help with cost reductions for Nikola’s other vehicles including heavy trucks, and the company will use GM’s battery system and hydrogen fuel technology. In exchange for the 10-year deal, GM will get a $2 billion worth of Nikola’s newly-issued common stock that will come three increments through 2025. The move sets up GM for a new revenue stream and possibly a change in its business model, essentially becoming a parts supplier to other companies for electric vehicle frames, batteries, controls and components. GM has been under pressure from Wall Street to more quickly monetize its electric vehicle technology, perhaps spinning off its EV unit as a separate company. Barra said on a conference call that the deal creates a “platform that others can use that’s going to give us scale and help us drive efficiency.” She wouldn’t comment on whether GM is in talks with other companies to license its technology. Nikola will be responsible for the sales and marketing of the Badger, but it will be built on GM’s new battery electric truck underpinnings and use GM fuel cell and battery technology. GM also will supply batteries for other Nikola vehicles including heavy trucks. GM has its own battery electric

they would at tertiary care centers. Patients want to stay home if they can to receive their care.” The new Health & Life Sciences Campus at Morganton Park will lower the cost of healthcare for residents of Southern Pines by offering expanded services that may have previously been off limits. These services include plastic surgery, women’s comprehensive care, ophthalmology, urgent care, a primary care walk-in clinic, endocrinology, and dermatology. Once completed the Health & Life Sciences Campus at Morgan-

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This Jan. 27, 2020, file photo shows a General Motors logo at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant in Hamtramck, Mich. truck, a GMC Hummer, due to go on sale a year ahead of the Badger. Nikola shares leaped more than 38% to $49.22 in Tuesday morning trading, while GM shares were up nearly 8% to $32.38. It’s the second major partnership announced by GM this month as it lines up companies to share in the costs of developing electric and autonomous vehicle technology. On Thursday GM said it would join with Japanese automaker Honda to share the costs of building vehicles powered by batteries and internal combustion engines. GM expects to get more than $4 billion in benefits from the deal with the stock as well as from contracting to manufacture the Badger. GM also will get supply contracts for batteries and fuel cells and electric vehicle regulatory credits that can be used by GM to comply with fuel economy

and pollution standards, or sold to other companies. “We are growing our presence in multiple high-volume EV (electric vehicle) segments while building scale to lower battery and fuel cell costs and increase profitability,” GM CEO Mary Barra said in a statement. Nikola founder and Executive Chairman Trevor Milton said the agreement relieves his company of the expense of building another factory to make the Badger, which is a little larger than a Chevrolet Silverado. Nikola, however, will keep building a U.S. factory in Coolidge, Arizona, to make heavy trucks. Nikola Corp., which hasn’t made a profit yet and lost $86.6 million in the second quarter, expects to save over $4 billion in battery and powertrain costs over 10 years. Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives,

in a note to investors Tuesday, wrote that the deal is huge step forward for Nikola, giving the company credibility with Badger production and its hydrogen fuel cell and semi truck ambitions. “There have been many skeptics around Nikola and its founder Trevor Milton’s ambitions over the coming years, which now get thrown out the window with stalwart GM making a major strategic bet on Nikola,” he wrote. Nikola, founded in 2015, became a public company in June after a merger with VectorIQ Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special-purpose acquisition company. When it went public, it added former GM Vice Chairman Stephen Girsky, CEO of VectoIQ, to its board of directors. Barra said that Girsky made initial introductions to help start the deal.

ton Park will be 278,000 square feet, with approximately 108,000 sf. currently under construction. There will be six sites, one of which already exists, called The Pavilion that has Char Bar 7 restaurant that Gregg describes as an upscale/casual dining experience. Additionally, the pavilion has miscellaneous office space that local companies can lease. The campus is currently pursuing the following tenants:

Southeast location and or training facility

Surgical Clinic is really excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for them in the Health & Life Sciences Campus at Morganton Park. “Having a clean slate of land that size dedicated to healthcare and the associated industries allows us to explore a multitude of different partnerships, some traditional and some non-traditional. We are always thinking about the future of healthcare and how we need to push that forward in a way that advocates for the well-being of our patients and the value of the care they receive.”

Life Science organizations that are interested in a

Medical implant companies Medical/Clinical training facilities R&D facilities to include clinical trials Dental Groups Orthodontists Dr. Grantham says Pinehurst

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N. Carolina beach rental companies prepare for a busy fall The Associated Press

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Blue Ridge mountains are pictured in this undated file photo taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, N.C.

North Carolina teen wins National Park Service award By Karen Chávez The Associated Press ASHEVILLE — At age 4, Virginia Ward could identify every tree in the woods near her home. By age 12, Ward was rappelling off the highest cliffs in Western North Carolina, helping Blue Ridge Parkway plant ecologist Dr. Chris Ulrey in his important work to study rare plants. Now 15, Ward, a sophomore at Nesbitt Discovery Academy who lives in Fairview, has won the prestigious 2019 Youth Award as part of the George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service, an annual recognition of volunteer excellence in the National Park Service. Ward was the only youth to receive the award. Considering there are 419 national parks in the country with some 279,000 volunteers, this was no small feat. The parkway – the second most visited national park site in the country - had 1,380 volunteers last year. “When I was 4, my mom would take me on walks in the woods, and she would pick up leaves from the ground and make me identify every single one,” Ward said of her

mother, Carolyn Ward, who is the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation CEO. “So, since I was young, I’ve just always loved plants, I’ve always loved the parkway, and interning and volunteering with Chris has been a great way to put those two things together,” Virginia Ward said. She said she first met Ulrey at a foundation event and wound up “talking to him for probably an hour.” The two planned for Ward to become a parkway volunteer, known as VIPs, to assist Ulrey – the parkway’s lone botanist with his massive surveying studies of the rare plants found on rocky crags and mountaintops along the parkway. Ward has spent the past three summers – when she’s not horseback riding or teaching archery at Hickory Nut Gap Farm Camp – scouring those mountains, armed with a clipboard and heavy climbing gear, along with Ulrey and sometimes some other interns or volunteers. “In my 21 years with the National Park Service, I have not encountered a young person that so inspired and filled me with hope about the future,” Ulrey said.

“I just love the fact that I’m doing something for this ecosystem and for this habitat. We have such genetic diversity and such plant diversity here, and I think it’s something that we really want to work to keep.” Virginia Ward “Ward’s assistance has been a welcome gift to the rare plant program on the parkway, making it possible to complete the important monitoring work more safely and efficiently.” Ward puts in a grown-up day’s work, eight-nine hours a day, five days a week for three weeks each summer, dangling off cliffs, scrambling over rough rocky crags, sweating or freezing in all kinds of mountain weather, to seek out some of the most endangered plants on the planet. One is Geum radiatum, aka spreading avens, a delicate, yel-

low flower on high peaks like Roan Mountain and Devil’s Courthouse. She measures the small flowers, which are federally and state endangered due to human encroachment as well as climate change, tags them and takes notes so that scientists can study their populations over time. Ward also assists with measuring the threatened Heller’s blazing star, a type of aster that grow on rocky balds and mountain tops. “There’s nothing about this I don’t enjoy,” said Ward, who wants to eventually work in the field of botany. “I just love the fact that I’m doing something for this ecosystem and for this habitat. We have such genetic diversity and such plant diversity here, and I think it’s something that we really want to work to keep,” she said. The Volunteers-in-Parks, or VIP program, was established under NPS Director George Hartzog 50 years ago for people to share their time and talents working toward the NPS mission. Ward said she has never liked awards or recognition, but was honored to receive this one. “It just means a lot to me. It kind of means this is seen as something that’s good, which I think is what we really need right now. We really need for this work to be recognized,” she said. “I just love the idea of how all these plants affect each other, and how they affect their environment and how that environment affects them.”

stir it up | the Daydrinker at Plate’s Kitchen “The impetus behind the drink was my love for spice. I knew I wanted to make a drink that utilized jalepenos, but I needed to figure out how to balance the heat level because I know it’s a polarizing flavor. One day, the owner of Plates was making chai tea near me and the smell – a spicy smokiness – struck me as a perfect pairing. I made Chai, combined it with sugar and jalepenos (minus the seeds/pith, in order to capture the grassy flavor of the pepper without the heat) and created a syrup. Adding tequila was the obvious choice, and the passionfruit/ lime juice added a pleasant blend of tart and sweet. Finally, I served it with a fresh slice of jalepeno on the end of a small skewer. We tell our guests that they can swizzle stir the drink with the garnish – the longer you leave it in the drink, the more capsaicin is released from the seeds and pith and the drink is made spicier. All in all, it is a dynamic drink that the guest can customize to their particular tastes right at their table!” — Chris Brennan, Bar Manager at Plates Kitchen 2 ounce reposado tequila (we use Olmeca Altos) 1⁄2 ounce chai + jalapeño syrup 1⁄2 ounce lime juice 3⁄4 ounce passionfruit puree

Shake all and double strain into a flute. Garnish with a fresh slice of jalapeño — and char it with a small torch if you are able for a great aroma.

WILMINGTON — Many coastal North Carolina vacation rental companies say it’s been a busy summer despite the coronavirus pandemic, and they’re not expecting a slowdown any time soon. While Labor Day marks a ceremonial end to summer, with many parents teleworking and students doing online learning, long-term rental reservations in the fall are pouring in, representatives for companies along the coast told The StarNews of Wilmington for a story published Monday. “The rest of September and October are still insanely busy, with a lot of longer-term rentals coming off the market for two or three months,” Intracoastal Vacation Rentals property manager Ian Kraus told the newspaper. That’s coming after what Kraus described as the busiest summer he’s experienced. Sloane Realty Vacations, which serves Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach in Brunswick County, has also had an “exceptionally good summer,” according to general manager Whitney Sauls. Sauls said the company has been at 100 percent capacity, something she was not expecting in the spring. “We were really worried how the summer would play out. But people want to be able to take a vacation and connect away from the living environment they’ve been confined to, and vacation rentals are a safe way to do that,” she said.

“The rest of September and October are still insanely busy, with a lot of longerterm rentals coming off the market for two or three months.” Property manager Ian Kraus

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This Hyundai will make you happy If only all our choices were this easy By Jordan Golson North State Journal BOSTON — Lockdown sucks. Of course, I work from home, so this hasn‘t been quite the change in routine for me that it has been for some folks. And, as the months have gone on, quarantine isn‘t quite as onerous as it was back in April, but there still isn‘t a whole lot to do. This means that testing cars is a bit more complicated than usual. Sure, I‘ll do the occasional road trip and a weekly Costco run – and perhaps a visit to my Mom‘s new house to make sure she hasn‘t gone bananas from being stuck at home for months on end. But I do have a six-times-a-week habit of driving to the gym to go swimming. This isn‘t a long drive — about five minutes each way, to be honest — but it lets me test the essentials of a vehicle repeatedly: How easy is getting in and out? Where does my phone go? Where does my water bottle go? How easy is it go get my workout playlist going? How easy is it to park? Sure, they aren‘t deep dives into horsepower numbers and the allwheel drive system, but going to the gym is something that a lot of people do a lot of the time. Sometimes I‘ll stop at the grocery store on the way home, which is another thing that people use their cars for.

My test car this week, the 2020 Hyundai Kona, was excellent at all these tasks. The Kona — Hyundai‘s subcompact crossover — reminds me more than a little bit of the excellent Kia Seltos that I reviewed a few weeks ago when I took it to Yosemite. They don‘t share a platform, but they do share a lot of DNA, including engines. My Kona, a topof-the-line Ultimate trim model, priced out at $28,980 including a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making a peppy 175 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Even better, it doesn‘t expect premium fuel. EPA-estimated fuel economy clocks at 28/32/30 city/highway/ combined, which isn‘t great, especially since I had the front-wheel drive setup which has the better fuel economy. But forget all that. The engine is great and the seven-speed dual clutch transmission is as well — but it‘s all the tech that makes me happy. Automatic headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, adaptive cruise control, Hyundai‘s excellent lane-keeping assist technology that isn‘t always found in cars that cost twice as much, a heads-up display and a big, beautiful 8-inch touchscreen on top of the dash. It‘s standard Hyundai fare in here, with automatic climate control, easy-to-understand buttons, a standard PRND shift knob (which isn‘t always the case in Hyundai‘s vehicles, heated seats,

and a terrific stereo. Even more important (I noticed this during my pool runs), there‘s great storage in front of the shift knob for your phone and various other things, and nice cupholders behind for your morning coffee. It‘s a bit smaller than the Seltos, with a sharper rear deck line. That‘s bad for your rear-seat passengers, but if you don‘t have any of those, it looks a bit better, in exchange. I love the front, with the LED headlights and daytime running lights. It looks sharp, and angular, and modern. It looks better, inside and out, than most of the competition. My test car came in Pulse Red, which was pretty brash, but it looks particularly excellent in both Surf Blue and Thunder Gray. I seem to be reviewing a lot of subcompact SUVs these days. That‘s not surprising, since they‘re one of the most popular segments, and every car company wants a piece of the action. Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia — they all want to sell you a subcompact SUV for between $25,000 and $30,000. Some strike my fancy a little more than others. I might have a feature here or there that I like (like Hyundai‘s lane-keeping assist that I keep talking about), and longer warranties (like Hyundai‘s 10-year powertrain warranty and 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty) might draw particular attention if you‘re planning to keep the car for a long time. But we are living in a golden age of automobiles right now. I haven‘t driven a really „bad“ car in years. You can head to a dealership, plunk down your cash, and drive away in something that‘ll keep you happy for years. If only we were so spoiled with every other choice we have to make over the next few months.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Tenet’ tallies $20.2M as Americans step back into theaters By Jake Coyle The Associated Press NEW YORK — In a litmus test for American moviegoing in the pandemic, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” brought in an estimated $20.2 million through the holiday weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters. The result could be greeted as either the rejuvenation of U.S. cinemas — more Americans went to the movies this weekend than they have in nearly six months — or a reflection of drastically lowered standards for Hollywood’s top blockbusters given the circumstances. About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open; those in the country’s top markets, Los Angeles and New York, remain closed. Theaters that are operating are limiting audiences to a maximum of 50% capacity to distance moviegoers from one another. “Tenet” played in 2,810 North American locations, about three-fourths of what most major releases typically launch in. Warner Bros. declined to split up U.S. and Canadian box office receipts. Theaters in Canada, where COVID-19 cases are much lower than in the U.S., began showing “Tenet” a week earlier. The film debuted stateside with nightly preview screenings Monday through Wednesday before the official opening on Thursday. Warner Bros. included all of the above in its estimated gross Sunday, along with expected returns for Monday’s Labor Day. “Tenet” opened stronger in China. It debuted there with $30 million in ticket sales from Friday to Monday. Internationally, “Tenet” has exceeded expectations. In two weeks of release, its overseas total is $126 million, with a global tally thus far of $146.2 million. Warner Bros. has emphasized that the usual opening-weekend calculus is out the window. Few onlookers felt it was possible to gauge how “Tenet” would open. The film, which cost $200 million to make and at least $100 million to market, will need to get close to $500 million to break even. In the film’s favor: It currently has the big screen almost entirely

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This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Robert Pattinson, left, and John David Washington in a scene from “Tenet.”

to itself. Some multiplexes played “Tenet” as many as 100 times over the weekend. With little else on the horizon, Warner Bros. is counting on a long run for “Tenet.” Not in the film’s favor: Audiences didn’t love Nolan’s latest time-bender. Moviegoers gave the thriller, starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki, a “B” CinemaScore, the lowest grade for a Nolan release since 2006’s “The Prestige.” Reviews (75% positive on Rotten Tomatoes) have been good but far from overwhelming. Warner Bros. declined to make executives available to discuss the opening but said in a statement that “Tenet” had to be judged differently. “We are in unprecedented territory, so any comparisons to the pre-COVID world would be

inequitable and baseless,” said the studio. Analyzing the film’s performance was virtually impossible, said senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian for data firm Comscore. He acknowledged North America remains a more challenged marketplace than Europe or Asia, but called it a solid start in what will be lengthy run for “Tenet.” “It’s going to take a longer time to assess this,” said Dergarabedian. “The win is just to have movies open. To me, that says a lot.” Hollywood is watching closely. With the majority of the studios’ top productions delayed until next year, the industry is experimenting with how to release its most expensive movies in the COVID-era. The Walt Disney Co. this weekend also

debuted its $200 million live-action “Mulan” remake, but did so as a $30 purchase for Disney+ subscribers. Disney on Sunday didn’t share digital returns for “Mulan” — a practice that’s been common among streaming companies and previous anticipated VOD releases like Universal’s “Trolls World Tour” and Disney’s own “Hamilton.” But “Mulan” is also playing in theaters in some overseas territories. It began with $5.9 million in Thailand, Taiwan, the Middle East, Singapore and Malaysia. Next week, it debuts theatrically in its most important market: China. The release of “Tenet” was also hotly debated, given the health risks associated with indoor gatherings. Several prominent film critics said they wouldn’t review “Ten-

et” over ethical concerns. Theater chains, meanwhile, are struggling to remain solvent. Exhibitors have argued that they need new films to survive. Last weekend offered the first significant opportunity for U.S. cinemas to convince moviegoers to come back. Disney’s “The New Mutants,” a long delayed “X-Men” spinoff, collected about $7 million in 2,412 locations last weekend. Dipping significantly in its second weekend, its total is now up to $11.6 million. Fittingly in an upside-down year, the palindromic “Tenet” — a thriller in which time is reversed — essentially began the summer movie season on the weekend it typically ends. Labor Day weekend, this year a historical one at the movies, is usually among the sleepiest weekends of the year at cinemas.

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Organist Julian Lembke, center, changes a pipe of the organ of the John Cage organ project during a ‘chord change’ at the partially ruined Burchardi Church in Halberstadt, Germany, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.

Slow music: Chord change in Germany of 639-year organ piece By Kirsten Grieshaber The Associated Press HALBERSTADT, Germany — Hundreds of fans attended a special kind of musical happening Saturday at a church in Germany: a chord change in an organ piece that is supposed to last for an entirety of 639 years. The performance of the “ORGAN/ASLSP,” or As Slow As Possible, composition began in September 2001 at the St. Burchardi Church in the eastern town of Halberstadt and is supposed to

end in 2640 — if all goes well. The music piece by the American composer John Cage is played on a special organ inside the medieval church. The last sound has been the same one for the last six years and 11 months, and therefore the chord change Saturday was a big event among fans of the John Cage Organ Project. A chord change means that the sound of the organ pipes changes either because new sounds are added or existing sounds end. On Saturday, two new organ pipes were added.

Organizers say the performance is “one of the slowest realizations of an organ musical piece.” A compressor in the basement creates energy to blow air into the organ to create a continuous sound. When a chord change happens, it’s done manually. On Saturday, soprano singer Johanna Vargas and organist Julian Lembke changed the chord. The new sound reminded some listeners of the metallic buzz inside a big ships’s engine room. The next chord change is

planned for Feb. 5, 2022, the German news agency dpa reported. When the piece officially started on Sept. 5, 2001, it began without any sound. It was only on Feb. 5, 2003, the day of the first chord change, that the first organ pipe chords could actually be heard inside the church. Cage was born in Los Angeles in 1912 and died in New York in 1992. He’s known not only as a composer, but also as a music theorist, artist and philosopher. The St. Burchardi church has a long, checkered history. It was

built around 1050, and was used for more than 600 years as a Cistercian monastery. It was partially destroyed during the Thirty Years’ War, later rebuilt, at some point secularized and over the centuries also served as a barn, a distillery and a pigsty, the John Cage Organ Project said on its website. Chord changes usually draw several thousand visitors to Halberstadt, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of guests allowed into the church was limited this year.

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CUMBERLAND 20 SP 490 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 V. Capital, LLC to Lima One Lender Services, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated December 2, 2015 and recorded on December 2, 2015 in Book 09766 at Page 0122 and rerecorded/modified/ corrected on November 15, 2017 in Book 10204, Page 0463, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee

20 SP 550 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 Jacob T. Hurndon to Angela Greenberg, Trustee(s), which was dated April 16, 2008 and recorded on April 21, 2008 in Book 7867 at Page 201, 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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20 SP 565 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ANGELA P. MURRAY AND OWEN K. MURRAY AND GUS C. PAPPAS AND KOULA K. PAPPAS DATED MAY 30, 1997 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4669 AT PAGE 279 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20 SP 564 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JOE E. BROWN AND RAMONA BROWN AKA RAMONA E. BROWN DATED APRIL 29, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 6868 AT PAGE 101 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 20sp586 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY SHIRLEY M. MCDOUGALD DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 9958 AT PAGE 772 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20 SP 563 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY RALPH A. MAROWITZ AND ALICE C. MAROWITZ DATED DECEMBER 20, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 5946 AT PAGE 379 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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 20 SP 575

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 September 16, 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 37 in Block A of that subdivision known as LAGRANGE, SECTION SIX, with the plat of same being duly recorded in Plat Book 30 at Page 20, Cumberland County Registry, State of North Carolina; to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 7568 Decatur Dr,

Fayetteville, NC 28303. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the

undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are V Capital, LLC. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for

any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 20-04670-FC01

courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 16, 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. ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO (152), in a subdivision known as “FARMINGTON, SECTION TWO”, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Plat Book 78, Page 19, Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1174 Butterwood Cir, Fayetteville, NC 28314. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset

bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jacob T. Hurndon. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and

against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior

to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 20-05391-FC01

secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on September 14, 2020 the followingdescribedrealestateandanyotherimprovements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Angela P. Murray and Owen K. Murray and Gus C. Pappas and Koula K. Pappas, dated May 30, 1997 to secure the original principal amount of $105,300.00, and recorded in Book 4669 at Page 279 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: 2608 Sydney Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 Tax Parcel ID: 0 4 2 6 -7 7-

1362 Present Record Owners: Angela P. Murray And Being more commonly known as: 2608 Sydney Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Angela P. Murray. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and

assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or

after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is August 24, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 13-055364

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 September 14, 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 Joe E. Brown and Ramona Brown aka Ramona E. Brown, dated April 29, 2005 to secure the original principal amount of $15,600.00, and recorded in Book 6868 at Page 101 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.

8845 Present Record Owners: and Ramona E. Brown

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.

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.

Address of property: Rockwood Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311 Tax Parcel ID:

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1482 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Casey E. Sweatt a/k/a Casey sweatt, Darrell Lee Sweatt a/k/a Darrell L. Sweatt, a/k/a Darrell Sweatt, Heirs of Darrell Lee Sweatt a/k/a Darrell L. Sweatt, a/k/a Darrell Sweatt: Richard Sweatt, Harlye Sweatt, Rylie Sweatt, Emily Sweatt, Miley Sweatt (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Darrell Lee Sweatt) to National Title Network, Trustee(s), dated April 15, 2011, and recorded in Book No. 08631, at Page 0526 in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1240 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Breahana L. Troy (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Breahana L. Troy) to Jennifer K. Fincher, Trustee(s), dated April 24, 2015, and recorded in Book No. 09635, at Page 0742 in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on September 14, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Fayetteville in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Tract One:PIN: 9487-05-8681BEING all of Lot 66, in a Subdivision known as WOODMARK, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 56, Page 5, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Property

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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 September 14, 2020 the followingdescribedrealestateandanyotherimprovements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Shirley M. McDougald, dated September 30, 2016 to secure the original principal amount of $205,300.00, and recorded in Book 9958 at Page 772 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: Greyfield Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303 Tax Parcel ID: 4622 Present Record Owners:

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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 September 21, 2020 the followingdescribedrealestateandanyotherimprovements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Ralph A. Marowitz and Alice C. Marowitz, dated December 20, 2002 to secure the original principal amount of $153,000.00, and recorded in Book 5946 at Page 379 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: Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 Tax Parcel ID: 9566

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Funds Paid to the Clerk of Court in Civil Proceeding, 19 CVD 4826 ----------------------------------------------------Lash Bragan and wife, Christl Bragan Petitioners,

NORTH CAROLINA CUMBERLAND COUNTY NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF: Determination of Ownership of Surplus

vs. Unknown Heirs of Mark Marshall and Sabrina L. Scott TO:

Respondents. Sabrina L. Scott

12:00 PM on September 21, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Parkton in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Cumberland, State of North Carolina, and is described as follows:Being all of Lot 335 in a subdivision known as Steeplechase, Section Three Property of NPS Associates, as shown on a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 120, Page 30, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1451 Seabiscuit Drive, Parkton, North Carolina.Parcel ID: 0403-58-1103-Commonly known as 1451 Seabiscuit Drive, Parkton, NC 28371However, by showing this address no additional coverage is provided Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in 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

Address: 6800 Woodmark Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314. Tract Two:PIN: 9487-05-9657BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe, the northeast corner of Lot 66, Woodmark, as recorded in Plat Book 56, Page 5, Cumberland County, North Carolina, registry, said existing iron pipe also being an angle point in the rear (southern) line of Lot 91 of Cliffdale West, Section One, as recorded in Plat Book 45, Page 55 and running with said southern line of Lot 91 and beyond with the southern line of Lot 92 South 78 degrees 45 minutes East, 142.73 feet to an existing iron pipe in the northern right-of-way margin of S.R. 1401; thence with said right-of-way margin with a curve to the southwest on a radius of 110.65 feet, an acre distance of 200.54 feet (chord South 49 degrees 29 minutes West, 174.20 feet) to the point of tangency in the eastern line of Lot 66 of Woodmark Subdivision as referenced above; thence with said eastern line of Lot 66 North 03 degrees 04 minutes West, 141.22 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.11 acre, more or less, located East of Lot 66, Woodmark. Property Address: 6800 Woodmark Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314Tract Three: PIN: Former Hopper Road EasementThe western half of Hopper Road right of way bordering the above two described tracts. See also Resolution No. R2014-028 of the City of Fayetteville, recorded in Book 9448, Page 603 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6800 Woodmark Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Joe E. Brown

And Being more commonly known as: 701 Rockwood Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Joe E. Brown and Ramona E. Brown. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition

Shirley M. McDougald And Being more commonly known as: 6442 Greyfield Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Shirley M. McDougald. 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

Present Record Owners: Marowitz and Alice C Marowtz

Ralph

And Being more commonly known as: 1701 Purdue Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Ralph A Marowitz and Alice C Marowtz. 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

137 Bremer Street Fayetteville, NC 28303 Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: The Plaintiff in the above entitled action has filed on July 17, 2020, a Petition for Payment of Surplus Funds, Affidavit and Affidavit of Title for surplus funds. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later

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

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.

The date of this Notice is August 24, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-108874

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 August 24, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-110167

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 August 17, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-110240

than October 5, 2020, or 40 days from August 26, 2020, said date being the date of first publication notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

Fayetteville, NC 28302 Telephone: (910) 864-6888

This the 19th day of August, 2020. HUTCHENS LAW FIRM JOHN A. MANDULAK Attorney for Plaintiff 4317 Ramsey Street Post Office Box 2505

this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior

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

prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.

c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 1288197 - 10643

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: 1284610 - 10345

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CUMBERLAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19sp1614 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LYNDA COLLINS DATED JUNE 24, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 8422 AT PAGE 528 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED JULY 1, 2019 IN BOOK 10533, PAGE 800 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

DAVIDSON 20 SP 229 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 Walter Reid Ford and Lucille V. Ford to Henri R. Mazzoli, Trustee(s), which was dated November 23, 1999 and recorded on November 30, 1999 in Book 1162 at Page 458, 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 September 14, 2020 at 11:00AM,

ONSLOW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 265 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Britania C. Weaver (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Britania C. Weaver) to Stuart Clarke at Thorpe & Clark, Trustee(s), dated March 11, 2013, and recorded in Book No. 3948, at Page 267 in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 136 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mark L. Bradley, Heirs of Mark L. Bradley: Kelly Lucille Bradley, Matthew Bradley, Grant Bradley, Patrick Bradley, Joshua Bradley, Adam Bradley, Jonathan Brian Bradley, Alicia Britt, Wanda Lemmons, Aaron Thad Bradley, Reese Gale Bradley, Jr., Sabrina Latham; Heirs of Reese Gale Bradley, Jr.: Robin Hinson Bradley, Jonathan Bradley (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Mark L. Bradley) to Alexis Alan, Trustee(s), dated April 2, 2018, and recorded in Book No. RB 6130, at Page 2904 in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or

RANDOLPH NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 55 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Konstantinis Tournas, Amy Willis Tournas (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Konstantinis Tournas and Amy Willis Tournas) to Robert W. Garrison, Trustee(s), dated December 9, 2005, and recorded in Book No. RE1952, at Page 653 in Randolph 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 Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for

UNION 19 SP 486 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 Joseph Zachary Gilchrist and Julia Ross Gilchrist to Constance R. Stienstra, Trustee(s), which was dated May 1, 2008 and recorded on May 6, 2008 in Book 4886 at Page 812, 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

WAKE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 1161 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Chad E. Lynch, Danielle M. Lynch (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Chad E. Lynch and Danielle M. Lynch) to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), dated June 25, 2008, and recorded in Book No. 13181, at Page 166 in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Wake County Courthouse door, the Salisbury Street entrance in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION WAKE COUNTY 10SP4694 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY SARA BURNS AND JAMES BURNS DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 11670 AT PAGE 1943 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

perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on September 11, 2020 the followingdescribedrealestateandanyotherimprovements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Lynda Collins, dated June 24, 2010 to secure the original principal amount of $115,025.00, and recorded in Book 8422 at Page 528 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: Nursery Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306 Tax Parcel ID: 3922 Present Record Owners:

3414 Butler 0 4 4 3 - 8 7Lynda Collins

And Being more commonly known as: 3414 Butler Nursery Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Lynda 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.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 19-108158

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 July 20, 2020.

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 stake found on the north right of way or Oak Avenue in the south boundary line of Lot 112, as shown by map of property of Peeler & Beckner “Oakmont Addition” in Plat Book 2, page 101; said beginning corner being South 86° 11’ 30” East 75.00 feet from a point, the southwest corner of Lot 112 where the north right of way of Oak Avenue intersects the east right of way of Dixie Street; thence with a new line crossing in Lots 112 through 117 North 4° 00’ East 154.25 feet to an iron stake, a now corner in the line of Lots 117 and 118; thence with the tire of Lots 117 and 118 South 86° 00’ East 75.00 feet to an iron stake found, corner of Lots 117, 118, 105 and thence with the rear line of Lots 106 through 111 South 4° 00’ West 154.00 feet to an iron stake, corner of Lots 111 and 112 on the north right of way of Oak Avenue· thence with the north right of way of Oak Avenue North 86 degrees 11’ 30” West 75.00 feet to the point of beginning. The above described is the eastern one half of Lots 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, and 117 as shown by map of “Oakmont Addition”. recorded in Plat Book 2. page 101, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, North Carolina. For further reference, see Book 535, page 50; and Deed Book 419, page 282, 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 512 Oak Avenue, Lexington, NC 27292-4532. 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 Walter Reid Ford and wife, Lucille V. Ford. 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.: 19-18601-FC01

that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on September 24, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Jacksonville in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 50, Block D, Brynn Marr, Part C, Section V, according to the plat thereof recorded in Map Book 15, Page 24, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 101 Meadowview Court, Jacksonville, North Carolina.Subject to Restrictive Covenants recorded in Book 445, Page 223, Onslow County Registry.

($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

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

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

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00),

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

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

party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in

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

($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.

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 deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on September 22, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Wilmington in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Unit 2716C, Phase 4, Cobblestone Condominium according to the plat and plans thereof recorded in Condominium Plat Book 12, at Pages 168, 169 and 170, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, reference to which plats is hereby made for a more particular description. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 2716 South 17th Street, Apt C, Wilmington, North Carolina. Together with and subject to all rights, privileges, duties and obligations appurtenant to said condominium units as set forth in the Declaration of Condominium for Phase 1, Cobblestone Condominium and Bylaws pertaining thereto as recorded in Book 2817, at Page(s) 169 et seq of said New Hanover County Registry, and as amended by those Supplemental Declarations of Condominium, for Phase 2, recorded in Book 2862 at Page 39 and Phase 3 recorded in Book 2875 at Page 900 and Phase 4 recorded in Book 2902 at Page 408 of said Registry.

sale at the courthouse door in Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on September 22, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Trinity in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot B of the Willis Hills Subdivision (a re-subdivision of a portion of Riverside Acres), according to a map or plat of the same which is duly recorded in Plat Book 40; Page 3 in the Register of Deeds for Randolph County, North Carolina; andAlong with and subject to the 20-foot-wide non-exclusive driveway and utility easement for ingress and egress and regress over and across Lot B and Lot C, as shown on said plat of Willis Hills Subdivision for the mutual benefit of all lots in “Willis Hills Subdivision.” Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5678 Riverside Acres Court, Trinity, North Carolina.A map showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book 40, Page 3. 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

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 September 22, 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 16 of MAGNOLIA RIDGE, as shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet E, File Nos 777, 778 and 779, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, which recorded map is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. Parcel I. D. No. 05-114262

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 Julia Ross Ashcroft and Joseph Zachary Gilchrist.

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: 1240554 - 9636

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.: 11-04240-FC02

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars

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

designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on September 14, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Apex in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described property in the County of Wake, State of North Carolina: Lot 37 of LO37 Park at West Lake PH2., as shown on a map thereof recorded in Book of Maps 2005, Page 883, Wake County Registry. Being and intending to describe the same premises conveyed in a deed recorded 05/23/2005, in Book 11373, Page 47. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5149 Dove Forest Lane, Apex, North Carolina. Property Address: 5149 Dove Forest Lane Parcel ID: 0679.03-13-4795-000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and

conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of

the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 3208 - 7960

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 September 16, 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 Sara Burns and James Burns, dated November 3, 2005 to secure the original principal amount of $122,400.00, and recorded in Book 11670 at Page 1943 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: 829 A Barringer Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606 Tax Parcel ID: 0119718 Present Record Owners: Burns Asset Management, Inc. And Being more commonly known as: 829 A Barringer Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the

records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Burns Asset Management, Inc. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY

DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is July 6, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 16-088177

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4704 Magnolia Ridge Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173.

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North Carolina Troopers Association endorses candidates for November

School schedule altered to add one in-person day

All 3 GOP candidates to represent Stanly at state legislature endorsed

Union County The Union County Board of Education voted to add an extra day of in-person learning to the school week. The Plan B schedule will now include students in the classroom for two days a week. The change is expected to be implemented the week of Sept. 29. The board will meet again in a few weeks to reevaluate the schedule and discuss next steps. WBTV

Brothers find missing boy Stanly County Two brothers, whose names were not released by police, saved the day by finding a missing 11-year-old. Billie Begquist said her son, Dusty, got into trouble, and she told him to go inside to await punishment. Instead, he disappeared. She contacted police, and the brothers saw the missing child notification on the department’s Facebook page. After a 10-minute search, they located Dusty at Stanly Middle School, a few miles from his home. WSOC

Officials: Man bought more than 560 sneakers with fake card Mecklenburg County Charles Vincent Brown, 36, who purchased more than 560 pairs of high-end sneakers using a counterfeit credit card has been sentenced to 51 months in prison, nearly 10 months after he pled guilty to fraud charges. Brown, Robert Nathaniel Johnson III, and others used a stolen credit card number to create counterfeit cards and purchase more than $250,000 in merchandise from Neiman Marcus and other retail stores. Investigators seized highend sneakers, clothing, gaming equipment and other purchases. Computers, laminators and other items used to manufacture counterfeit cards were also seized. Brown was ordered to pay $237,141.41 in restitution. AP

By Jesse Deal Stanly County Journal ALBEMARLE — Amid unrest in many cities and calls to defund the police, law enforcement associations are going all in on Republicans this election. The North Carolina Troopers Association (NCTA), a NC Highway Patrol political action committee, recently announced its full list of endorsements for November’s general election. The list recommends dozens of the Republican Party candidates, including all three Republican candidates seeking to represent Stanly County at the state General Assembly. The association officially endorsed Sen. Carl Ford, a China Grove resident who holds the NC Senate District 33 seat, and Rep. Wayne Sasser, an Albemarle resi-

dent seeking reelection for the NC House District 67 seat. “I am honored to be endorsed by the North Carolina Troopers Association and will continue to support our law enforcement officers. Stay safe,” Sasser wrote in a corresponding Facebook post. Richmond County Commissioner Ben Moss, who won the Republican primary for NC House District 66 and will face incumbent Democrat Scott Brewer in November, also received an endorsement from the NCTA. “On behalf of the North Carolina Troopers Association, we are proud to endorse candidates who have a proven track record of supporting law enforcement and their families,” Danny Jenkins, president of the North Carolina Troopers Association, said in a press release. “We are confident these candidates are the best choices to continue the association’s efforts to protect and provide for those who serve,” Jenkins continued. “Our troopers, along with all law enforcement

Stanly School Board reports COVID spread ‘well within’ expected range 15 students and 17 employees have tested positive as of Aug. 30 By David Larson Stanly County Journal ALBEMARLE — The Sept. 1 Stanly County Board of Education meeting was dominated by discussions of the district’s plan to safely teach students during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Despite some spread among staff and students, Jeff Chance, who represents District 1 on the board, presented numbers that he says show their plan is working. Chance began his comments by encouraging those implementing the district’s plan, thanking them for “the diligence that you’ve put into it, and certainly the hours and time spent primarily on doing something none of us ever expect-

ed we’d have to, and being in a situation none of us ever dreamed we’d be in.” He laid out numbers for the district that showed, as of Aug. 30, there had been 115 students in quarantine, 15 students who have tested positive, 33 employees in quarantine and 17 employees who have tested positive. “So as you can see, our numbers are not greatly above the percentages that the health department had anticipated,” Chance said. Chance said that he has kept in regular contact with David Jenkins, Stanly County’s Health and Human Services director, and said, “He assures me, we are well within the expectation of numbers of both quarantined and positive tests where we are in no danger of proceeding to continue with face-toface learning and virtual.” While the district is within the predicted numbers for COVID

professionals in the state, deserve the same level of support and dedication from their elected officials, as they give. For these reasons, we proudly support their candidacy.” In 1977, the North Carolina Troopers Association was founded as a nonprofit, fraternal organization aiming to reinforce the advancement of criminal justice in North Carolina. Representing more than two thousand active and retired troopers, the association focuses on providing support to members of the North Carolina Highway Patrol and their families. “The citizens of North Carolina have a choice to either elect lawmakers who will provide law and order within North Carolina, or those who wish to defund law enforcement and not stand with the men and women in blue,” Jenkins said. “We hope North Carolina citizens will stand with law enforcement and elect these courageous candidates who will continue to support our law enforcement officers across North Carolina.”

“He assures me, we are well within the expectation of numbers of both quarantined and positive tests where we are in no danger of proceeding to continue with face-to-face learning and virtual.” School Board Member Jeff Chance said of Stanly HHS director David Jenkins spread, Chance said purely virtual learning is still available: “And we encourage those folks who are uncomfortable for any reason and want to do that to go through the proper channels and make that happen.” Considering the large number of employees and students, Chance said “the percentage here is quite low.” He also indicated that many who are in quarantine are not likely to have the disease, but are merely in quarantine “as precautionary measures only based on circum-

On Sept. 3, in another major law enforcement endorsement for Republicans, the Southern States Police Benevolent Association (SSPBA), announced its support for the reelection of President Donald Trump. At a “Cops for Trump” event in Raleigh, Vice President Mike Pence and US Senator Thom Tillis, among others, spoke to a crowd with a “law-and-order” themed message. With the endorsement of President Trump, the SSPBA, which is composed of over 60,000 law enforcement officer members throughout the Southeast, made its first presidential endorsement in over 20 years. “With the stakes as high as they are for the law enforcement profession today, we felt that we must speak up in support of the true law enforcement candidates,” SSPBA President Chris Skinner said in a press release. “In these times when many are attacking the law enforcement profession, it is imperative that law enforcement officers know that they are not on their own as they face the dangers of their job. We believe that President Trump and Vice President Pence have demonstrated that they understand and appreciate the honor and sacrifice of serving as a law enforcement officer.”

stances.” An example he gave of that was at Badin Elementary, which had been closed for a period. “The reason that school was closed was primarily for a deep cleaning, but also because the number had risen fairly quickly out there among staff.” The Stanly County School System is operating under Plan B, which is one of the three plans Gov. Roy Cooper had asked districts to prepare for the year. After a period of uncertainty on which of these plans would be allowed, Cooper told districts that Plans B and C would be permitted — meaning plans that were partially remote and plans that were fully remote. Stanly’s plan falls under “Plan B” and involves both face-to-face instruction and remote learning components. “So I just want to encourage everyone that we are doing well,” Chance said, concluding his remarks. “Our plan is working, I think, obviously with the kinks we already talked about tonight that we are going to be working on and addressing. I want everyone to feel that this board takes the health and wellbeing of our students and our teachers and our staff as our No. 1 priority.”

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WEEKLY CRIME LOG ♦ Varner, Cameron Nicholas (W M, 21) Arrest on chrg of Communicate Threats (M), at 612 Rogers St, Albemarle, on 09/01/2020. Eury, Richard Harold (W M, 80) Arrest on chrg of Assault ♦ (M), at 730 Us 52 And Battery North/salisbury Av, Albemarle, on 09/01/2020. ♦ Wall, Jarbarri Randale (B M, 38) Arrest on chrg of Trafficking,opium Or Heroin (F), at 193 Nc 24-27 Bypass W/us 52 South, Albemarle, on 09/01/2020. ♦ Freeman, Michael Curtis (W M, 37) Arrest on chrg of Pwimsd Sch Ii Cs (F), at 100 Us 52 South, Albemarle, on 09/01/2020. ♦ Langhorne-hagins, Donte Jamal (B M, 25) Arrest on chrg of First Degree Murder (F), at 126 South 3rd Street, Albemarle, on 09/02/2020. ♦ Smith, Paul Jason (W M, 38) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female (M), at 412 Homestead Ln, Albemarle, on 09/02/2020. ♦ Motley, Timothy Daniel (W M, 32) Arrest on chrg of Breaking And Or Entering (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 09/03/2020. ♦ Scott, Hunter Ray (W M, 29) Arrest on chrg of Breaking And Or Entering (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 09/03/2020. ♦ Watkins, Gregory Nmn (B M, 57) Arrest on chrg of Fta Release Order (M), at 646 Nc 24-27 Bypass E, Albemarle, on 09/03/2020. ♦ Roark, Joshua Alexander (W /M/22) Arrest on chrg of 1) Poss Marij >1/2 To 1 1/2 Oz (M), 2) Carrying Concealed Gun (m) (M), and 3) Driving While Impaired (M), at Nc 27 @

Fairview Street, Albemarle, NC, on 9/6/2020

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Assault And Battery (M), at S 3rd St, on 9/1/2020

♦ Pruitt, Steven Riley (W /M/19) Arrest on chrg of 1) Break Or Enter Motor Vehicle (F), 2) Felony Larceny (F), and 3) Injury To Real Property (M), at 44069 Harper Hearne Rd, New London, NC, on 9/6/2020

Rummage, Dylan James (W /M/20) Cited on Charge of Reckless Driving To Endanger (202000729), at 137 S Main St/e Turner St, Norwood, NC, on 9/4/2020

♦ Motley, Timothy Daniel (W /M/32) Arrest on chrg of 1) Breaking And Or Entering (f) (F) and 2) Larceny After Break/ enter (F), at 300 Freedom Dr, Albemarle, NC, on 9/1/2020

♦ Burris, Ricky Dwight (W /M/58) Cited on Charge of Driving While Impaired (202000734), at 329 N Main St, Norwood, on 9/4/2020

♦ Scott, Hunter Ray (W /M/29) Arrest on chrg of 1) Breaking And Or Entering (f) (F) and 2) Larceny After Break/enter (F), at 300 Freedom Dr, Albemarle, NC, on 9/1/2020

♦ Pruitt, Steven Riley (W /M/19) Arrest on chrg of 1) First Degree Burglary (F), 2) Break Or Enter Motor Vehicle (F), 3) Felony Larceny (F), 4) Larceny After Break/enter (F), and 5) Possession Of Stolen Firearm (F), at 44069 Harper Hearne Rd, New London, NC, on 9/6/2020 ♦ Marshall, Daniel Rayan (W /M/27) Cited on Charge of Possess Marijuana Up To 1/2 Ounce (202000745), at 7005 Riverview Rd/mt Zion Church Rd, Norwood, NC, on 9/6/202 ♦ Williams, Gary Lee (W /M/41) Arrest on chrg of 1) Resisting Public Officer (M) and 2) Misuse Of 911 System (M), at Amanda Ln., Norwood, NC, on 9/5/2020 ♦ Morton, Malika Nicole (W /F/20) Arrest on chrg of Communicate Threats (M), at 1205 Pee Dee Av, Albemarle, NC, on 9/5/2020 ♦ Black, Phillip Brice (U /M/25) Arrest on chrg of 1) Break Or Enter Motor Vehicle (F) and 2) Felony Larceny (F), at 8772 Honeycutt Rd, Stanfield, NC, on 9/5/2020 ♦ Maske, Prince Shuron (B /M/42) Cited on Charge of Possess Marijuana Up To 1/2 Ounce (202000741), at 853 N Main St/chad St, Norwood, NC, on 9/5/2020. ♦ Bailey, Alyaha Marie (B /F/33) Cited on Charge of Driving While Impaired (202000735), at 977 N Main

♦ Trent, Rocky Lynn (W /M/50) Arrest on chrg of 1) Possess Methamphetamine (F) and 2) Simple Possess Sch Iv Cs (m) (M), at 100 Love St/w Main St, Albemarle, NC, on 9/3/2020 ♦ Russell, Lauren Michelle (W /F/30) Cited on Charge of Dwlr Impaired Rev (202000725), at 7005 Riverview Rd/mt Zion Church Rd, Norwood, NC, on 9/3/2020

♦ Khan, Melissa Dawn (W /F/28) Arrest on chrg of 1) Forgery Of Instrument (F), 2) Att Obtain Prop False Pretense (F), 3) Obtain Property False Pretense (F), 4) Obtain Property False Pretense (F), 5) Identity Theft (F), 6) Identity Theft (F), 7) Identity Theft (F), and 8) Felony Possession Sch I Cs (F), at 44707 Ledbetter Rd, New London, NC, on 9/1/2020

♦ Stokes, James Alan (B /M/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) Possession Of Firearm By Felon (F) and 2) Carrying Concealed Gun (m) (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, NC, on 9/2/2020

♦ Hatley, Noah Eugene (W /M/22) Arrest on chrg of 1) Felony Larceny (F) and 2) Poss Stolen Goods/prop (f) (F), at 126 South 3rd St, Albemarle, NC, on 9/1/2020

♦ Pierce, Joseph Scott (W /M/58) Arrest on chrg of Communicate Threats (M), at 8221 Renee Ford Rd, Stanfield, NC, on 9/2/2020

♦ Hatley, Noah Eugene (W /M/22) Arrest on chrg of Second Degree Trespass (M), at 126 Third St, Albemarle, NC, on 9/1/2020

♦ Mclain, Joshua Allen (W /M/29) Arrest on chrg of 1) Pwimsd Sch Ii Cs (F), 2) Felony Possession Sch I Cs (F), and 3) Possess Drug Paraphernalia (M), at 28109 Mcswain Road, Albemarle, NC, on 9/2/2020

♦ Khan, Melissa Dawn (W /F/28) Arrest on chrg of 1) Resisting Public Officer (M), 2) Possess Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 3) Fta - Release Order (F), at 44707 Ledbetter Rd, Albemarle, NC, on 9/1/2020

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DEATH NOTICES ♦ Millie Louise Owens, 71, of Albemarle, passed away August 29. ♦ Mary Elizabeth Hess Hock, 83, of Albemarle, passed away August 31. ♦ Ronald Allen “Ron” Cook, of Albemarle, passed away September 1. ♦ Nancy Broadway Miller, 72, of Albemarle, passed away, September 3. ♦ Allen Horace Bowers, 80, of Albemarle, passed away September 3. ♦ Joyce Hatley Murray, 69, of Oakboro, passed away September 4. ♦ Clyde Hamilton Freeman Jr., 87, of Albemarle, passed away September 4. ♦ William Chase Hanline, 24, of Stanfield, passed away September 5. ♦ Helen Gibson Almond, 94, of Albemarle, passed away September 7.

♦ Bonnett, Corinthian Kelley (W /F/27) Cited on Charge of Poss Opn Cnt/cons Alc Psg Area (i) (202000719), at 329 N Main St/e Pine St, Norwood, NC, on 9/2/2020. ♦ Tucker, Gregory David (W /M/37) Arrest on chrg of

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“THIS IS THEfallen DAYinto the lord has made, let usthe rejoice and be of glad Inc. in Concord and New WITH MOST STATES under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home place. I understand seriousness the virus Hydromer and the need in it” (Psalm 118:24). Salisbury are orders thanks to local or state governments, a majority of Americans to take precautions, but I’m uneasy with how people who simply ask switching their operation I know that during this challenging time of social distancing, Inback Fayetteville, a minister began a p are having to adjust to what is being called the “new normal.” questions about the data, and when things can start getting to working from home or losing a job, it may be difficult to “rejoice and seniors throughout Cumberland Count Some of these orders extend at least through the end of this month. normal are treated in some circles with contempt. be glad” as the Bible tells us to do. However, as a Christian, husband These stories from throughout our r Virginia’s stay-at-home orders go into June. They’re treated as though we as a society simply must accept without and dad, the Easter holiday has reminded me of just how much we hope, inspiration and supplies to peopl Here in North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper stated during question what the government tells us about when it’s safe to begin the have to be thankful and hopeful for, even in the midst of this global workers on the front lines of the corona a recent coronavirus press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” if the process of returning back to normalcy. Lenten and pandemic. While people throughout our commu No. The government works for us, and we have the right to ask those when did state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. For me, my faith is an important part of my daily life and decision I am glad initiatives we have passed in Easter seasons If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer stay-at-home orders are in place all over the ioning making. As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, are supporting se justification for it. And the answers should notabe vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, provide nment Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses keep people o must do this out of an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about message of affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reach families and work levels It will need to be explained in detailhope to the people of this state who when they can get back to providing for their families, will demand that we will affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on common sense an are being told to remain jobless and at home for an undetermined answers. me a once again enjoy COLUMN | BEN SHAPIRO God.” we can defeat the coronavirus and keep amount of time why models predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they hing? sporting events, If you are celebrating the Easter season, I urge you to also whole. are reliable. can be with those answers — and again, not vague answers, but answer is what reflect and be comforted, that we may live out Until then, the Lenten and Easter se concerts, family To date, I’ve gone along with what the state has asked and thenon this message with details that give theirso statements believability. 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THIS WEEK, according to members federal That would mean that fatality is an actually far lower than sometimes a disturbing tendency among some people of to the treat those government, measures theythe should have expiration date. s caused by China in perspective, zero millions of Americans needlessly being thrown outare of understandable, work. after our own osed neighbors helping neighbors. I wish everyone celebrating Easter, a and state and local governments, Americans have begun to flatten suggested, even if the transmission rate is high. simply questioning the data and asking when we can start getting back This is all new to Americans, and it is not normal. Not in any way, n trace their source to the United States over The crisis has cost the U.S. taxpayer aathigh leastschool $2.4 trillion in added temporary In Concord, senior named Tanner used his own celebration and pray last I the curve in the conspiracy novel coronavirus outbreak. The excitement was or form. Secondly, what are weremain expecting in terms of a second normal as though they theorists or are people who Reserve shape, So while we should vigilant and stay safe, at wave? we can all continu ast four in the to 20th century alone can beare debtsacrifices plus trillions more in Federal backup liquidity to the money to buy a 3-D printer and plastic to make face shields for necessary guidelines and remain arereverse muted — after all,themselves trends canor easily — but real. Americans The institute’s model simply cutswith off inthis early August.“new Itsafety does not otherwise don’t careflu,” if they get others sick. outlets. same time we shouldn’t get comfortable so-called ked. 1957 “Asian flu,” 1968 “Hong Kong 1977 markets and financial If the U.S.the dollar were not the reserve LAST MONDAY, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden excoriating the police for the shooting of Jacob through Blake. 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On Aug. 28, Biden tweeted that George Floyd and Blake can’t they’ve donned masks. seasonal, which means we are likely to see more serious spreading to do, last I checked. nt, outside China, that COVID-19 depreciation. Washington, D.C., Losin Angeles, Chicago, Portland and Seattle, among become “just another pair of hashtags,” that instead, it renewed was time to Weof need The result: a reduction in expected hospitalization and death. in the fall. And that means wethe will beand faced with either My first concern as we go along all this, of course, is my family. I’m Stacey Matthews has also written under pseudonym Sister Toldjah vince probably from the completely China has to pay for their aberrant ways and decisions through other cities. 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Black Lives Matter Butnot Americans didn’t see the riots and looting in Kenosha aswill indicative Metrics and Evaluation model most oft cited by members of the testing and contact tracing, or with the realization that we have suffering from the H1N1 virus (swine flu) during the 2009 pandemic, and honesty rcommunist | FrankChinese Hill, senior editor army.opinion toThe bring China into thealong civilized world of 21st century health, hygiene and antifa movements. media went right with the narrative of a reaction to American racism. They saw it for what it was: horrific Trump administration, the expected need for hospital beds at to isolate those who are most vulnerable and let everyone else work. I’ve been trying to take extra precautions, because all of this brings up fromsame our rous verifiable policing and that regulation of and fair trade. Totalitarian communist regimes never take the blame The violent riots have been “mostly peaceful,” that conservatives were behavior. And so,the Biden was forced toWhat leave his basement — do? to flyAre to peak outbreak revised down by 120,000, the number of Which raises third question: exactly can we way too many memories of awas painful experience I’dover prefer not to repeat. th protocols, American business has no other or express sincere regret and remorse, because that is not what scientific experts “pouncing” on occasional violence for political purposes and that the Pennsylvania, of all places, and deliver a 12-minute address denouncing media that ventilators bylose nearly 13,000 and the most number of overall by weevery capable of rolling out tens of millions of tests over the next few But what also makes me sleep is how easily everyone has deaths ndant manufacturing elsewhere purely totalitarian governments do. They take advantage of weakness — we need to plantsAugust true threat to American safety could be found in Donald Trump’s Twitter months violence.— and compelling people to take tests regularly, since the by nearly 12,000. excoriated safety reasons as well as supply and delivery they find in adversaries and keep pushing until they win or the know what they feed. Theismedia did their dutiful best to characterize that address a Here’s the problem: We still don’t know the answers to the key virus transmittable while carriers are asymptomatic? Canaswe Trump for adversaries push back. The onlythat solution to America’s ills, Biden held, could be found in groundbreaking call for peace. It was no such thing. Instead, Biden know, what they questions will allow the economy to reopen. create a contact tracing system for 330 million Americans — and make China “pay” for this disaster is to offer That is, unless an exogenous event happens such as the Chernobyl condemning repeating pernicious slogans about supposed systemic American racism. blamed the police, Trump ourselves and white to supremacists for the violence. He First, what is the true coronavirus fatality rate? This question is to submit one? don’t and when nies whoviolence will source at least half of their meltdown in 1986. Some experts believe that event,are notwe thewilling Star Wars “on important because it determines whether certain areas ought to One thing is certain: Things cannot continue as they haveHe been. On Aug. 9, Biden tweeted: “It’s been six years since Michael Brown’s life name-checked “right-wing militias” and “white supremacists.” made theyThere hope to nited States. is approximately $120 program of Reagan, led directly to the dissolution of the Soviet Union be open or closed, whether we ought to pursue — Sweden style — a Americans are not going to stay home for months on end, and was taken in Ferguson — reigniting a movement. We must continue the no mention of Black Lives Matter or antifa, the actual sources of rioting many sides” in n direct investment plants and equipment in 1989. know what in they more liberalized society that presumes wide spread, or Never whether we they certainly will not do so on thethe basis of media ever-evolving models, work of tackling systemic racism and reforming policing.” mind and looting in American cities. And same that excoriated Charlottesville nvestment in the U.S. is about $65 billion by Perhaps COVID-19 is China’s Chernobyl. don’t. ought to state lock down further.and the Obama Department of Justice especially as statistics roll in that look like the lower-end model that two investigations Trump for condemning violence “on many sides” in Charlottesville Senators in Washington are already talking about the possibility suddenly We’ve seen casewas fatality rates shot; — thenonumber deaths divided by into terms death andtothe upper-end estimates in terms found that Brown justifiably facts areofnecessary continue suddenly found it in of their hearts pretend that Biden’s radically it of 30%found on half of U.S. investment in China of China forgiving $1.2 trillion in debttowe owe themestimates as one way get it in the number of identified COVID-19 cases — but both the numerator of economic damage. We need transparency and honesty from our mantras. China to “pay” for the damage they have caused theunspecific actually covered the evils of BLM and antifa. ied to repatriated Americanrepeating manufacturing US. Don’trhetoric hold your and the denominator are likely wrong. We don’t know how many scientific experts — we need to know what they know, what they their hearts small Wisconsin town, Kenosha, burst into“Jubilee” flames. to happen but ask Biden simply cannot condemn antifa or BLM by name, because to uld cost the U.S. Treasury $18 Then, billiona in breath waiting for a Chinese your elected people have actually died of coronavirus. Some sources suggest the don’t and when they hope to know what they don’t. At first,isthe media tried to excuse thetoburning, rioting and looting. do financial so would be to recognize two simple truths: first, that Trump isn’t to$18 pretend few years. billion in lost revenue representatives hold China accountable in tangible ways for number has been overestimated, that classification for cause and we’re willing to follow theirthat advice. Butof After they proclaimed, this was given justified rage at the systemic racism theWe’re chief grown-ups, source of violence in American cities; second, in spite o the $6 trillion+ Marshall Plan weall, are now this disaster. that Biden’s of death, particularly among elderly patients, can be variable. Some they need to start answering serious questions, or they will fall prey American didn’t matter Blake, his “returncitizens to normalcy” wn economy, not of defeatedofenemies as policing. in the It simply It is about time theythat areJacob expected to who operate as responsible of message, Biden’s “systemic racism” narrative radically sources suggest the number is dramatically underestimated, since to the same lack of institutional faith to which all other American worldarrest, like any otherpolice modern nation. was shot by police, hadthe resisted bucked officers off of him, provides the ideological groundwork for those who seek to tear down many American people are dying at home. institutions seem deeply prone. unspecific g, stealing, pirating and pillaging ignored their orders and then reached into his vehicle, where a knife was the system. Democrats have spent months denying the violence, calling Even more importantly, we have no clue how many Americans 30 years.rhetoric They have made nolater secret that they found on the driver’s side floorboards. Trump a fascist for offering federal help and decrying the American actually haveand coronavirus. Some scientists suggest that the number Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, as the premier superpower in the world It also didn’t matter that Blake has faced vicious criminal charges and system. The fruits are on full display for everyone to see. And so, Biden actually of identified cases could be an order of magnitude lower than the host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire. eserve currency with their renminbi. had an open warrant for sexual assault and domestic violence — and that must bluff, and the media must cover for him. covered the number of people who have had coronavirus and not been tested. com. the police reportedly arrived only after being called by a woman who Perhaps Biden will get away with it. Americans should hope he doesn’t. evils of BLM alleged that Blake digitally raped her in front of one of her children. The and antifa. police were the problem. Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of And Biden went right along with that generalized narrative, “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com. WS

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Americans The institute’s model simply cuts off in early August. It does not working from home or losing a job, it may be difficult to “rejoice and seniors throughout Cumberland County. expectations and 1.4 million new Ourin economy now when it’s now more than ever, States over Gov.The hasstated cost the U.S.added taxpayer at least $2.4 trillion added , Democratic Roycrisis Cooper during question what thejobs. government tells has us about safe to begin the we are counting on the USPS to deliver election abided by recommendations and orders. They’ve left their jobs predict how have manyrisen people willballots. die in a stories secondfrom wave.throughout This is the our region continue to provide be glad” the Bible tells us to do. 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While throughout our continue toIstep measures fearcountry, of and rampant currency data isimmediate more evidence that we are oninflation thestricter roadand tothe recovery. I started asking questions. Ascommunities your representative, I felt had up, an We clearly eChina. answers should not be vague ones like “we and the some of them get in states,and such as Michigan, ccording to the University of Washington Institute for Health lockdowns for large swaths of the population, with wide-scale For me, my faith is an important part of my daily life and decision I am glad initiatives we have passed in Congress, like the Paycheck Easter seasons -19 depreciation. While jobs remain my top priority, last week I was also pleased to obligation to get the facts. What I found is that many of the allegations undance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about have so muchmodelmaking. Metrics and Evaluation most oftAs cited by members of the testing and contact or with the realization that we will have I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected ontheir 2tracing, Protection Program, self-employed people and y in detail has to pay for their aberrant ways decisions through provide a China on several other important issues forback our region, including our being made are simplyare not supporting true. ned to the people offocus this state who when theyand can get to providing for families, will demand more to do rump administration, the expected need for hospital beds at to isolate those who are most vulnerable and let everyone else work. Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses keep people on theService, payroll,which whileisdirect ame out of at a home economic and financial Diplomacy obless and answers. has obviously not worked military andmeans. the unborn. I’m committed to strengthening the Postal why message offor an undetermined eak outbreak was revised down by over 120,000, the number of Which raises the third question: What exactly can we do? Are affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reach families and workers. Please know that I’ll to support to bring China into the civilized world of 21st century health, hygiene els predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they On Wednesday, I joined U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy at Fort I supported a $10 billion line of credit for the USPS from the United hope that we13,000 will and entilators by nearly the number of overall deaths by we capable of rolling out tens of millions of tests over the next few affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on common sense and targeted solutions so that ation of workers and fair trade. Totalitarian never take the can be with those answers — blame and again, but answer Bragg to discusscommunist priorities forregimes our military, including housing on not andvague answers, States Treasury in the CARES Act. once again enjoy ugust by nearly 12,000. months — and compelling people to take tests regularly, since the God.” we can defeat the coronavirus and keep people and businesses has nowhat other or express sincere regret and remorse, because thatgive isfor not what with state has asked and then with details that their statements believability. However, according to the Treasury Department, the USPS has yet to base. Providing housing and resources our soldiers and their andthe small Here’s the problem: We stilloffdon’t know the answers to the keyseason, virus isyou transmittable while carriers are asymptomatic? Can we sporting events, If you are celebrating the Easter I urge to also whole. where totalitarian do. They take advantage of every weakness alongpurely the way I’ve also had governments questions about We should all continue to do what we can keepaccess our families, families isto critical for our military preparedness. I also considertracing it mytosystem this million funding,Americans because it currently has a $14 billion cash reserve businesses still uestions that will allow the economy reopen. create a contact for 330 — and seasons reflect on this message and be comforted, so that we may live out Until then, the Lenten and Easter provide a message of concerts, family nd delivery they find in adversaries and keep pushing until they win or the n leaders have, too. ourselves, and our communities safe.the ButTrump we shouldand alsocan still continue duty as Fort Bragg’s congressman. I’ll continue to work with operate through at least August 2021. events, concerts, family First, what is the true coronavirus fatality rate? This question is are we willing to submit ourselves to one? God’s example and comfort all those in need around us during hope that we will once again enjoy sporting reeling from get push adversaries back. gatherings, rtain types of questions asked, there is and Secretary to ask questions about thesupporting data, because while reasonable administration McCarthy tohelping keep troops, Manystay-at-home have claimed the USPS to continue to operate. mportant because That it determines whether certain areas ought to One thing isour certain: Things cannot continue as they have been. this difficult time. Through faith and by one another, I am gatherings, church services andneeds manya bailout more celebrations after our rndency is to offer is, unless an exogenous event happens such as the Chernobyl the pandemic. among some people to treat those measures are understandable, they should also have an expiration date. church services their families and our veterans. While structural improvements are needed to secure the long-term e open or closed, whether we ought to pursue — Sweden style — a Americans are not going to stay home for months on end, and confident we will emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary sacrifices for the greater good of the country and oftatheir meltdown 1986. Some back experts believe that event, the Star Wars and asking when we is caninstart getting This is all new tonot Americans, and it is not normal.viability Not in of any way, and more Butmany this data On Thursday, I was in Raleigh toto champion ourby most fundamental the clearly the USPS has the immediate cash it needs more liberalized society that presumes wide spread, or whether we certainly will do so on the basisare of USPS, ever-evolving models, In this same spirit, Ithe continue be inspired stories of not humanity over. ly $120 program of are Reagan, led directly toshape, dissolution of thethey Soviet Unionremain are conspiracy theorists or people who or form. So while we should vigilant and stay safe, at after our own life. Joined byneighbors. Vice President Mike Pence and several membersroll in to at this more evidence ught to lock down further. right: especially as statistics that look everyone like thetime. lower-end model neighbors helping Ioperate wish equipment y get themselvesinor1989. others sick. the same time we shouldn’t get comfortable with this so-called “new celebrating Easter, as well as Passover, a joyous of North Carolina’s congressional delegation, I addressed Susan B. This remains true even amidst an influx of ballots. Currently, We’ve seen case fatality rates — the number of deaths divided by estimates in terms of death and the upper-end estimates in temporary In Concord, a high school senior named Tanner used his own celebration and pray we can allterms continue toelection keep faith, practice that 5 billion by we are Perhaps COVID-19 China’s Chernobyl. ning government at all levels become aisbad normal.” atenumber Journal for Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Anthony List’s “Life Wins” rally to thank people in our state who have the USPS handles an average of 471 million pieces of mail each day. he of identified COVID-19 cases — but both the numerator of economic damage. We need transparency and honesty from our money to buy a 3-D printer and plastic to make face shields for necessary safety guidelines and remain confident that we will getEven sacrifices are to Senators inwere Washington are already about on the itizens living in aroad free society supposed Nottalking one little bit. the possibility championed life. As a country, I believe we must remain steadfastly if every one of the 158 million registered voters decided to vote by mail, nd the denominator are likely wrong. We don’t know how many scientific experts — we need to know what they know, what they health care workers out of his own home. through this together. nt in China of China forgiving $1.2 trillion in debt we owe them as one way to get over. recovery. eople have actually died coronavirus. Some sources suggest they what they don’t. dedicated to the profound truth that the all isdon’t a giftand from God, who hope to know the volume not come close to exceeding the mail volume seen in ufacturing China to of “pay” damage they have caused thelife US. Don’t holdwhen your go along in all this, of course, isfor mythe family. I’m Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sisterwould Toldjah umber has been overestimated, given that classification for cause We’re grown-ups, and we’re willing to follow their advice. But endows every person with immeasurable worth and potential. At the one business day by the USPS. lion in virus, and breath waiting Ifor a Chinese to ahappen ask your elected ing the I’m worried will. After “Jubilee” and is regularbut contributor to RedState and Legal Insurrection. f death, particularly among elderly patients, can be variable. Some they need to start answering serious questions, or they will rally, I shared a verse that guides that belief from Psalms 139: 13-14: This does not mean change is fall not prey needed and I’m committed to nue hold China accountable in tangible financial ways for irusis(swine flu) representatives during the 2009topandemic, ources suggest the number is dramatically underestimated, since to the same lack of institutional faith to which all other American “You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am making reforms to strengthen the USPS. However, H.R. 8015, which the etra areprecautions, now this disaster. because all of this brings up many people are dying at home. institutions seem deeply prone. fearfully and wonderfully House of Representatives voted on recently, was not it. mies as in the It is about timenot they are expected tomade.” operate as responsible citizens of of a painful experience I’d prefer to repeat. Even more importantly, we no clue how many Americans In Congress, I’ll continue to be a voice for the voiceless and On Friday, I published an editorial in the Fayetteville Observer to theeasily worldmost likehave any other modern nation. e lose sleep is how everyone has ctually have coronavirus. Some scientists suggest thatPence the number Benstate Shapiro, 36,this is a graduate of UCLA Harvard Law School, appreciated Vice President coming to our to share discuss this and bill. Know I’ll continue to make sure the Postal Service is American fetidentified cases could be an order of magnitude lower than the host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire. that they commitment. protected during these challenging times, and I’m ready to work to put it bins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor umber of people who have had coronavirus and not been tested. com. world and One other entity I’m committed to protecting is the U.S. Postal back on a long-term path to deliver for the American people. nbi.

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SPORTS SIDELINE REPORT NFL

Lions sign Adrian Peterson Allen Park, Mich. The Detroit Lions announced they have signed 35-year-old running back Adrian Peterson on Monday, three days after the former league MVP was released by Washington. He has rushed for 14,216 yards in 13 seasons, mostly with the Minnesota Vikings. Peterson is 1,053 yards behind Lions great Barry Sanders for fourth on the career rushing list. He rushed for 1,940 yards and 12 touchdowns over two seasons with Washington. Peterson’s 898 yards in 2019 would have led the Lions in rushing in any of the past six seasons.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

‘Father of the Final Four’ Jernestedt dead at 75

College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season NCAA teams are looking to find ways to play By John Marshall The Associated Press THE NBA bubble has held. So has the NHL’s double bubble. The WNBA and MLS, no leaks. In this unprecedented landscape of sports in a pandemic world, one indisputable fact has emerged: bubbles work. Thousands of tests, minimal to no positive COVID-19 test results. So as the NCAA gets set announce its plans for the 2020-21 college basketball season, there are clear precedents and blueprints in place should it decide to go the bubble route. “It’s certainly viable,” said Mark Starsiak, vice president of sports at Intersport, a Chicago-based sports marketing and media agency, “From a basketball standpoint, I think we can follow those models.” The college football restart has been scattershot. The season has already started, yet 53 FBS schools have the pads and helmets hang-

ing on hooks while waiting for better pandemic news. A much more unified plan is in place for the college basketball season. The NCAA is hoping to start the season in late November/early December, with a vote by the Division I council expected Sept. 16. A partnership between the Pac12 and Quidel Corp. to potentially do daily, rapid COVID-19 tests on athletes should help smooth a return to the court. The question then becomes: What’s the best way to safely play basketball again? Bubbles may be the answer. While bubble football would be next to impossible logistically, basketball could fit nicely. The travel parties are much smaller and college basketball already has plenty of multiple-team events, from holiday and conference tournaments to the NCAA Tournament. Add the effective safety measures of the pro leagues, find suitable sites and bubble basketball could work. The NCAA is already looking at it, reportedly filing a trademark for the phrase “Battle in the

Bubble.” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont also said there have been preliminary talks for bubble basketball at the Mohegan Sun resort. “The idea of a bubble would be a really good idea, just to isolate all the teams who want to play against each other in that bubble and keep things safe, keep away from the public and keep us in our own area where we’re able to play the game the right way and safely,” Duke sophomore forward Wendell Moore, Jr. said. A big key will be finding the right places to bubble. Bubbles similar to those used in other sports could be set up at smaller resorts, cities with arenas and hotels nearby, or Division II or III schools with arenas not being used during the pandemic. The NCAA could set up pods of multiple nonconference teams, conference tournaments could be held in similar fashion and so could the NCAA Tournament. Pulling off a college basketball bubble, however, comes with a caveat. NCAA players are considered students, so academics would have to be part of the equation.

“The idea of a bubble would be a really good idea, just to isolate all the teams who want to play against each other in that bubble and keep things safe, keep away from the public and keep us in our own area where we’re able to play the game the right way and safely.” Wendell Moore, Duke sophomore forward Division I players are already accustomed to doing schoolwork on the road and the majority take primarily online classes. To make the bubbles work, socially distant space would have to be carved out for the players to take their classes and study. The NCAA is going to do everything possible to have a basketball season. The pandemic wiped out the NCAA Tournament last spring and the NCAA collected $270 million in cancellation insurance instead of the $1 billion TV payout it normally gets. A second straight year without March Madness could be devastating. Bubbles may be the way to go.

Indianapolis Tom Jernstedt, a member of the Naismith Hall of Fame for his contributions to college basketball and the NCAA Tournament, has died. He was 75. The NCAA said Sunday Jernstedt died this weekend. Nicknamed “Father of the Final Four,” Jernstedt has widely been credited with transforming the NCAA Tournament into the billion-dollar March Madness it has become today. A former back-up quarterback, Jernstedt worked his first Final Four in 1973 and helped push the growth of the NCAA Tournament from 25 teams to the 68, anything-canhappen bonanza held every spring.

NHL

Lightning captain Stamkos ruled out of East final Edmonton, Alberta Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper ruled out captain Steven Stamkos from playing in the Eastern Conference finals series against the New York Islanders. Cooper did not provide any other details on Stamkos, who has been out since having surgery for a core muscle injury on March 2. Stamkos spent the coronavirus pandemicsparked pause recuperating, and got back on the ice before aggravating the injury during voluntary workouts. He’s not played since logging 12 1/2 minutes of ice time in a 4-3 loss to Toronto on Feb. 25.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Southern Miss’ Hopson out as coach Hattiesburg, Miss. Southern Mississippi coach Jay Hopson said Monday that he has stepped down and cooffensive coordinator Scotty Walden will take over as interim coach. The school announced the coaching change Monday afternoon in a news release, ending Hopson’s tenure one game into his fifth season. The Golden Eagles lost at home to South Alabama in Thursday’s season opener. Hopson went 28-23 and reached three bowl games since taking over before the 2016 season. Hopson created headlines in 2019 when he interviewed disgraced former Baylor head coach Art Briles for a position on his football staff.

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Duke forward Wendell Moore Jr. said playing the college basketball season in safe bubbles is a good idea.

Watson’s week includes huge deal, book The former Clemson quarterback signed a fouryear, $160 million contract extension with the Texans

“He’s a winner and he’s a winner at the most important position in football.”

The Associated Press

Bill O’Brien, Texans general manager

HOUSTON — Deshaun Watson is having quite a week. The 24-year-old signed a fouryear, $160 million extension with the Houston Texans on Saturday, has a book coming out Tuesday and will lead his team against Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs to open the NFL season on Thursday night. Despite all this, Watson has plenty more he wants to do and accomplish. Watson said he is working with German soccer club FC Bayern Munich on something, without providing any details. He is also the executive producer of a movie called “National Champion” loosely based on his career at Clemson and is delving into projects in the art world. “We’re doing it all but at the same time making sure that my career and my main focus is being the quarterback of the Houston Texans and doing whatever I can to be able to win games,” he said. “What comes first is football, but I feel like I can do a lot of different things.” Watson, who wore an $1,100 bold leopard print Versace sweater during his news conference on Monday, also hopes to get involved

ner and he’s a winner at the most important position in football.” Watson’s book is titled “Pass It On” and recounts the seven qualities he used to navigate a tough childhood and his mother’s battle with cancer to rise from high school football star to national champion at Clemson before becoming a first-round NFL pick. “It was definitely an opportunity for me to tell my testimony, tell my family story and just the things I’ve learned over the past 24 years,” Watson said. “Just being able to touch other people.” He hopes the motivational book will be able to reach those who aren’t football fans or don’t know about his life so that he can expand his footprint and help more people. “I want to use this platform ... not just to be national and local but also be global and touch people across the world,” he said. “I want to be more than just a football player.” While he spent some of his offseason looking to increase his brand and delve into other interests, now that the season is about to begin, he’s focused on helping the Texans finally win their first championship.

BRETT COOMER | HOUSTON CHRONICLE VIA AP

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson signed a new fouryear, $160 million contract on Saturday. in the fashion industry and thinks his new contract will help him to elevate his style. “Fashion is definitely going to continue to grow especially now with a little more money in the bank,” he said. “Being able to try to go to Paris, London, different things, Milan, Italy. So, we’ve got some things cooking in the future.” The quarterback’s new deal will keep him with the Texans through the 2025 season, giving them continuity at position after the fran-

chise has had QB woes for much of its short history. “To be able to have a quarterback and a person of the caliber of Deshaun Watson under contract for multiple, multiple years is just great ... we always talk about the type of people that we want on this team and in this organization,” coach and general manager Bill O’Brien said. “Deshaun Watson is a shining example of that. He’s just a tremendously hardworking young man, a very bright guy. He’s a win-

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‘The Last Dance’ director talks project Red Bridge on Jordan’s Golf ClubBulls to

host annual tournament benefiting Boy Scouts

The 10-part documentary will air over five Sundays By Tim Reynolds The Associated Press

KEVIN L. DORSEY | NC A&T ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS PHOTO

North Carolina A&T receiver Elijah Bell, pictured in 2017 against North Carolina Central, is among the HBCU draft hopefuls who was affected by the canceled events due to the coronavirus pandemic.

HBCU NFL hopefuls adjust after Johnson in andcombine canceledcashes pro days,

JOHN BAZEMORE | AP PHOTO

Dustin Johnson, the world’s No. 1 golfer, won the FedEx Cup on Monday.

started left along the pine trees and faded gently toward the middle of the fairway. That set up a birdie from the front bunker, a hug with brother Austin, his caddie, and a trophy The coronavirus pandemic Central defensive can’t compete.” he long wanted.lineman Darithe Mid-Eastern Athhas made it even harder But that opportunity never us Royster, Schauffele had the lowest score “Just letic offensive 265, andbut came. for under-the-radar players overConference 72 holes at 15-under of the year, re- he Carolina State’s because we toThe make an Tour impression on new South PGA starts its withoutplayers a victory this year, He became the first No. pro 1 seed defensive spectively. day and the HBCU combine bestarted at No. 14 in the FedEx at the Tour Championship to win teams season Thursday are from “Does extra exposure help? came part ofCup a growing listWoods of Cup, spotting the world’s No. 1 the FedEx since Tiger Yes, it does. 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finally wins the FedEx Cup $15M

JASON HEHIR was a kid in the stands in Boston Garden on April 20, 1986, the day that Michael Jordan scored a playoff-record 63 points. It was a Christmas gift from his father, who stuck a note promising “Two tickets to the Air Jordan Show” in his stocking that holiday season. It’s a gift Hehir will never forget,The though his current for captain’s choiceseat tournament another Jordan show of sorts is will take place Friday considerably better. “I wouldn’t Hehir is the director of the call it a ESPN and Netflix By Jesse Deal production “The Last Dance,” a 10-part documen- challenge. I Stanly County Journal tary series that debuts April 19 and would call it tells the story of— Jordan’s ChiLOCUST Local final golfers will beprivilege.” able to concago Bulls season in 1997-98 thatthisa Friday gregate at a Locust golf course to play culminated in tournament a sixth NBAthat title. in a charity not only encourages Hehir’s task: Take 10,000 of a good Jasoncause. Hehir, friendly competition buthours benefits archived footage, add interviews “Eagles for Eagles,” Boy Scouts ofdirector AmericaofTroop “The with more thangolf 100 people, and 202’s annual tournament, is set to take place at turn it into about 8½ hours of teleLast Dance” Locust’s Red Bridge Golf Club at 6801 Gatehouse vision. Rd. on Sept. 11. “I wouldn’t a challenge,” Proceeds call fromit the tournament will help cover Hehir said. “I would call it a privilege.” the troop’s costs of attending the annual summer The series was moved two months to proevents at Camp John J.up Barnhardt in New London, vide content-starved fans something new trips and it will also assist in with funding backpacking to throughout watch during the coronavirus pandemic. the country. ESPNBSA wasTroop originally planning release chartered the 202, which was to originally documentary June, with in the late in 1950s andcoinciding is stationed outwhat of Locust would have beenChurch, this season’s NBAtrips Finals. Presbyterian has taken to several naIt will run over five Sundays ending May 17, tional parks in the western United States, includwith one-hour broadcasts each week. ingtwo Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone, Grand Teton “I’m if weCanyon. can bring a little bit of light to and happy the Grand peopleFees in afor dark Hehir said. “Sports thetime golf here,” tournament are $100 per playareersuch an indelible part of our cultural or $400 per team (that price includesfabric one mulliandgan lacking that ...Ifthere’s a significant in have per player). an individual playerhole doesn’t enjoyment feel, escapeone. thatLunch peo- will a team, that he orpeople she will bethe assigned plebe can feel from lifethe that sports brings provided ateveryday 11 a.m. and “captain’s choice” forus.”matted golf tournament will begin at 12:30 p.m. TheCash accelerated launch has only to added prizes will be awarded the to topa three hectic time for Hehir and his team. teams as well as the individuals who make the lonThere has been anticipation aboutwho the come gest drive and much individuals with shots documentary, which in Hehir’s mind came toclosest to the pin. getherAll much faster than such a project usually registration forms, or those wishing to spondoes. sor a hole for a fee of $100, can make checks pay“Normally, do anTroop hourlong able to BoytoScout 202, archival P.O. Boxdoc845, Loumentary from start to finish, it takescontact about Chad cust, NC. For additional information, a year fromatthe inception of the idea to the reWhitley 704-791-1976. searchDesigned to doing in all the shooting to getting it allDavid 2009 by course architect together, storyboarding it out, mapping out, on Postlethwait, Red Bridge Golf Club is itsituated editing, getting notes back, it takes about 500 acres of Bermuda grass in the foothillsaof the year,” Hehir said. “We’re doing 10 of those. And Uwharrie Mountains. Red Bridge features a pracwe tice hadfacility a little with bit over two years to do so we’regreen, a driving range anditputting already five times ourclubhouse, normal rate.” a fullyworking stockedatpro shop in the and MinThe pandemic further complicates iVerde greens with various elevation matters. changes. Hehir and his team are finishing things up while separated, connecting through Zoom meetings but largely in isolation at their own laptops to get the last pieces of the story ready to air. The documentary goes deeper than just 1997Eagles for Eagles golf tournament 98, though that season is the overriding theme. It also serves as a retrospective of Jordan’s basketball life, from his11 college days at North CaroWhen: Sept. lina through his rise atop the NBA. Where: Red Bridge Golf Club Hehir knows there is an ongoing buildup and anticipation surrounding the documentary, and $100 or $400 stillCost: feels nervousness. He metper withteam Jordan several times over the course of the project, including three sit-down interviews that are part of the documentary. “I hope that people will like it as much as we did,” Hehir said.

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For Nutbush residents He also cited a widespread fear the threat of overburdened of being unnecessarily exposed to fear of contracting the v tals, states across the country matched with the worry th the virus. onverting convention centers, “All around, people are scared,” could lose stores that are v s facilities and performance the neighborhood. Officia said. s into backup treatment sites Stanly County Journal for Wednesday, September 9,he 2020 Their fears are not unfounded. ven’t said if stores would oronavirus6patients. In this majority-black city along the Gateway facility was o hat some Memphis, Tenthe Mississippi River, lawmakers If they did, shopping wou , residents don’t get is why in and community leaders have been come more difficult for res city, a shopping center in the sounding the alarm over what they especially for those who are le of a predominantly black, see as a disturbing trend of the vi- have no means of transpo ncome residential neighborrus killing African Americans at a to stores located farther aw has been chosen. “For people who don’t higher rate. y and state officials are conThe systems use cameras, aging voluntary of systems braking cut rear crashes by 41%, By Tom Krisher car, what do theyrado?” aske Nutbush use resident Patricia Hard that an influx of patients such as automatic emergency dar or other sensors to check the the study found. The Associated Press ris, who spoke to The Ass ris wondered aloud if city officials Memphis, as well as nearby roadway. 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The study found than 40% of crashes in which close understands the anxiety. “This grocery store recently health experts in numerous This Friday, April 3, 2020 photo, shows Gateway Shopping Center This is an important The American Trucking Asso- automatic emergency braking semis rear-end other vehicles, a about 2,000 crashes that hapher house and she already is an honest and reasonable cons are also researching and in Memphis, Tenn. ciations, an industry group that with forward collision warning pened over more than 2 billion countermeasure to that.” new study has found. travel farther to get to Gate cern and skepticism,” Fisher ructing makeshift medical hassaid. been required by the Europerepresents many large carriers, The Insurance Institute for miles traveled from 2017 through “When wetrucks do things, it’s regulations par for there-course for on all ties. an Union new large said “I it think supports Highway Safety, a research group 2019. 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Doug McGowen, city’s chief zones, two low problems, from residential y, Utah, the Mountain Amerstruction Teoh said.Steve Cohen, a Owner Operator the Indein 2009.residents A total ofsay: Yet the vention features at all, neighthe IIHS esrecord The institute called on thesites fed- away said the d A crash phis with Democrat, those circumoperating officer, said Drivers Association saidthe Gatepeople died in such crashes It4,136 could potentially expose thempendent eral government to requireborhoods. the said. xpo Center. stances Julysense. 2019 it can’t accept the study’s 2018, with 119 of the deaths inthat The IIHS also found that trucks tointhe systemsCorps on new trucks and doesn’t in make way site was beingconcluconsidered be- happened virus amid concerns The Gateway Shopping Cene U.S. Army oflarge Engiin Indianapolis, a wombecause it did not include accomrear-end equipped with neighborhood a collision warn- blacks saidscouting many truck fleet operators “I’mkilling sure there are other it could potentially arecrashes. contracting COVID-19sionscause ter in the Nutbush has been locations Two federal agencies that regu- real-world factors such as driver an and her 18-month-old twin are already adding emergency ing system had 22% fewer crashthat would work, and they modate hundreds of beds. He said at higher rates; and it could force of Memphis is different. The cenennessee, and officials here es than those without either tech- late heavy trucks, the Federal Mo- training and experience or a car- daughters. Prosecutors alleged braking on their own. have used those rather th if it were converted to a treatment some of the stores they rely on to ter features a Save A Lot grocery compiled “Rear-end a list of crashes 35 possithat a semi driver was traveling with trucks nology. For automatic emergency tor Carrier Safety Administration rier’s safety record. into a residential neighbo site, it would hold only mildly ill close. store, a Rent-A-Center, a Famiackup sites. 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Study: Electronics could stop 40% of big truck rear crashes

es,” said Eric Teoh, the institute’s director of statistical services who did the study. “This is an important countermeasure to that.” Trucks with collision warning systems reduced rear crashes by 44%, while automatic emergency

for trucking companies and drivers who are weighing the costs and benefits of these options on their next vehicles,” Teoh said. The institute says U.S. crashes involving large trucks rose by nearly one-third since hitting a

they will review the IIHS report. NHTSA said in a statement that it is nearly finished with a study examining the safety benefits of driver assist technology on heavy vehicles, while the motor carrier administration has been encour-

cy braking and other driver assist features have found that they don’t work properly all of the time. But Teoh said his study still found that they prevent or mitigate the severity of crashes, and their performance is improving.

thorities charged the driver with reckless homicide and said he didn’t start braking until the rig slammed into the first of several vehicles. Five other vehicles were hit and seven more people were injured.

PEC, oil nations agree o nearly 10M barrel cut Hopes fading for coronavirus deal as Congress returns

bin Salman, a son of King Salman, assented to the deal. “I go with the consent, so I UBAI, United Arab EmirD.C. — At the prince said, chuckling, agree,” — OPEC,WASHINGTON, Russia and other there won’t be a government drawing a round of applause from oducingleast nations on Sunday zed an shutdown. unprecedented pro- those on the video call. But as lawmakers straggle back But it had not been smiles and on cut to of Washington nearly 10 for million an abbreviatlaughs for weeks after the sols, or a 10th of global supply, ed pre-election session, hopes are called OPEC+ group of OPEC dimmingcrashing for another coronavirus pes of boosting pricrelief bill — orpandemic much else. members and other nations failed mid the coronavirus Talks between in March to reach an agreement price war, officials said.top Democrats and the Trump administration on production cuts, sending prichis could be the largest rebroke off last month and remain tumbling. Saudi Arabia sharply on in production from OPEC off track, with the bipartisanesunicriticized Russia days earlier over erhaps atydecade, maybe that drove almostlon$3 trillion in COVID-19 legislationwhat into it described as comments said U.S. Energyrescue Secretary law thiswho springcredited replaced bycritical toxof the kingdom, which Brouillette, ic partisanship and a return to itself trying to appease dent Donald Trump’s per- finds Washington dysfunction. Trump, a longtime OPEC critic. involvement in getting duelExpectations in July and August Even U.S. senators had warned arties tothat thea table and helpfifth bipartisan pandemic Saudi o end aresponse price war between bill would eventually be Arabia to find a way to birthed despite boost prices as American shale i Arabia and Russia. increased obstacles has been replaced by genuine l prices have collapsed as the firms face far-higher production COVID-relatcosts. American troops had been navirus pessimism. and the Recent COVID-19 ed conversations among key playSAUDI ENERGY deployed to the kingdom for the s it causes have largely halters have led to nothing. first time since the Sept. 11, 2001, In this photo released by Saudi Energy Ministry, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Ministe obal travelPoisonous and slowed down among relationships key leaders likesectors House Speaker attacks over concerns of Irani- Energy of Saudi Arabia, third right, chairs a virtual summit of the Group of 20 energy minister energy-chugging Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and White an retaliation amid regional ten- his office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, April 10, 2020, to coordinate a response to plummeti as manufacturing. It has Houseoil Chief of Staff Mark sions. stated the industry in Meadprices due to an oversupply in the market and a downturn in global demand due to the pandemi ows give little reason for confiJ. SCOTT APPLEWHITE | AP PHOTO “They’ve spent over the last U.S., which now pumps more dence about overcoming obstacles month waging war on American e than any other country. on the cost, scope and details of a In this Aug. 3, 2020, file photo dark clouds and heavy rain sweep over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. oil producers while we are defend- that Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the deal but its president, Andrés praise. t some potential producers have relief bill.been Pelosi recently referred to Meadows as “what“The pure size of the cut tant to ease supply. The car- ing theirs. This is not how friends the United Arab Emirates would Manuel López Obrador, had said “Now we can focus just on an-then ag ment running into December. It’s another major chunk of debt-fisidy program, and money to help ever his name is,” while the Meadbut, nd other nations on Sunday treat friends,” said Sen. Kevin cut another 2 million barrels of Friday that he had agreed with precedented, bill, and we’re continuto contain a bunch of low- other relief is virus relief, even as GOP likelyTrump schools reopen and states and lo- oilnanced ows-run White House during a the impact the coronav that the U.S. will compena day between them atop the Republican from North d to allow Mexico to cut only Cramer,cala governments senators imperiled in the election, er-profile steps, such as an exten- ing to do that in good faith,” Vice avoid layoffs. press briefing ran a video loop of having onsaid demand,” sate what Mexico cannot add to OPEC+ deal. The three countries Dakota, before the OPEC+ deal. 000 barrels a month, a stickFriday said M “I personally would like to see like Susan Collins of Maine and sion of the federal flood insurance President Mike Pence Pelosi’s controversial visit to a San the proposed cuts. reau- on CNBC. med Ghulam, an energy an notGardner immediately acknowledge U.S. one producers have already point forFrancisco an accord initially and a temporary Cory of Colorado, plead program more rescue package, but I did hair salon. Raymond “Theof big Oil Deal with OPEC But if talks continueJames. to falter, themselves, Zan-thorization spending from the been reducing The Amer- in the for cut more. Republicansthough are strugmust tell output. you the environment Monday that Demhed FridayTrump after said a marathon lawmakers fund. 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The nations together agreed country does as badly as possible imity to the election,” said GOP fore they engage with Democrat- troversy-free stopgap bill, known ly with the election fast approach“This is at least a tempor Officials said other planned cuts in the United States,” Trump said get other nations’ stateut 9.7 million barrels a day will help Senate Majority Leader Mitch ic leaders, who are demanding far as a continuing resolution, means ing. ... that’s good for the Democrats.” lief the energy industry in a tweet. “I would like to thank would stand in the deal, meaning owned oil production to follow the ughout May and June. The Senate for returns on Tuesthat both sides will forgo games“I am taking the high road,” he McConnell at an appearance in more. the global economy. and congratulate President Puan 8-million-barrel-per-day cut lead of U.S. producers that are trye grouptold reached the deal just The relationship between Pe- manship that uses the threat of day to resume its diet of judicial This in reporters at the White House. Kentucky last week. “We’ve been and administration shutdown to try losi preferredthe negotiating in discussion now for the last “I’m taking the high road by not to be let to fail and tin of Russia and King Salman of is too bignominations. Julyherthrough end of thea government s before Asian markets reing to adjust to plunging demand. from and The House doesn’t come backresponsibilit unto gain leverage. Trump forced a partner, Treasury Secretary Stemonth or so with no results so far. seeing them.” liance showed Brouillette said the U.S. did not year and a 6-million-barrel cut for Saudi Arabia.” ed Monday and as internatil Sept. 14 for a schedule laden shutdown in 2018-2019 in a failed ven Mnuchin, is civil but isn’t genSo I can’t promise one final packAll of this imperils the chancThe Kremlin said President this agreement,” said Per M l benchmark Brent crude make commitments of its own 16 months beginning in 2021. erating much in the way of results, attempt to extract money for his with lower-profile measures such es for another round of $1,200 age.” Nysveen, the head Vladimir Putinwall, heldwhile a joint call energy “This will enable the rebalancproduction cuts, but was able to d at just over $31 a barrel as clean legislation and a of anal McConnell had been a force for other than a promise to avoid a U.S.-Mexico border direct payments delivered under Rystad Energy. “Even thou with Trump and Saudi of the oilshutdown marketsatand show obvious — not that plunging American shale producers billSalto decriminalize marijuana. Democrats lost a shutdown en-King government the the end exa deal but does appear eager to ing Trump’s name, the restoration of the production cuts are man to express support of the rebound of prices by $15counter demandforce because of the pandemgle. Democrats are expected to smalle in 2017 over legislation to Some of the month by keeping a governa vote that exposes division pected more generous unemployment continue take advantage of reimmigrants illegalment-wide in his ranks. benefits those who’ve lostic their the market needed an It alsobrought said Putin spoke sep- towhat barrel intemporary the short spending term,” saidhelp deal. is expected to slash U.S. oil proper deo aired by thetoSaudi-owned votingpostpone and may not return to buildin ly toarately the country childrenabout win mote free of controversy. That mea- oil Many Senate Republicans are a bill jobs becauseAl-Arabiya of the pandemic, upthe stock withasTrump the oil statement from Nigeria’s duction. ite channel Washington at all. dates to a popular business sub- also wary or opposed outright to sure is likely to keep the govern- permanent legal status. straints problem, the wors market and other issues. Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zan- ministry. ed the moment that Saudi Analysts offered cautious now avoided.” Mexico had initially blocked gy Minister Prince Abdulaziz ganeh also told state television

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Tony Smith

ASON EUGENE “GENE” EFIRD, 94, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his home in Stanfield. ILLIAM HENRY “NINK” Gene was born October HARRISON, 75, of9, 1925, in Cabarrus County the lateaway Simeon New London, NCtopassed Jason Efird andon theSaturday, late SarahAugust Ella unexpectedly Burris Efird. In addition to his 29, 2020 at Atrium Health parents, hein was preceded in death by Cabarrus Concord. hisNink wife, Jewell Little Efird; was born April 10,sisters, 1945 Mary Lambert,NC Fannie Almond, in Albemarle, to the late Minnie Furr, Wilma Burleson James Wesley Harrison and and the Aileen Huskey; and brothers, Homer late Beatrice “Sue” Thompson Efird, Getus Efird and Wayne Efird, Harrison. Sr.He was also preceded in death service will be by A a private brother,funeral Robert Harrison. held on Saturday, Aprilhis 11,wife, 2020 Survivors include at Love’sLong GroveHarrison; United Methodist Sandra daughter, Church CemeteryWaller in Stanfield Anita Harrison and officiated Rev. Jim White. Burial husband by Eugene; daughter, will follow at the Love’ s Grove United Crystal Harrison Morrison; stepMethodist ChurchMisenheimer; Cemetery, 4360 daughter, Nicole Polk Ford Road, Stanfield. granddaughters, Regina Poplin Survivors sonSheena Gerald Stein and husbandinclude Dustin, Wayne (Gail) Efird of Albemarle; Petrozelle and husband Johnny; daughter Lisa Efird Hartsell Keisha Bundy and (Mark) husband of Stanfield;Jessica granddaughters, Christian; Wise; grandson, Kelly EfirdWise Barbee and Lauren Jonathan and wife Allison; Hartsell (Justin) Crump; and greatfive great grandchildren; brothers, grandsons, Ian Patrick Simmons and Jim Harrison, Kenneth Harrison Elliot Jacob Simmons. and Jeff Harrison; sisters, Vicky Memorials be made to Love’s Shank, Ellen may Hatley and Diane Grove United Methodist Church, Chance; as well as many other PO Box 276, Stanfield, NC 28163-0276. loving family members and friends.

ONY MONROE SMITH, 72, of Rockwell, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ONALD ALLEN on Wednesday, April 8, “RON 2020 at “COOK of Albemarle, his home surrounded by family. A North passed on privateCarolina family service willaway be held. September 1, 2020.can Mr.beCook Online condolences madeisat predeceased by his father Floyd stanlyfuneralhome.com Allen Cook mother Jolene Tony was and bornhis August 11, 1947 Efird Cook. in Stanly County to the late Pearlie Mr. Cook from Asbury Smithgraduated and Emmer Lee North School Smith. Stanly He wasHigh the son in lawin of 1968 Pat and Mick went Cagle on to where earn ahe BS at Steed worked at College. He played football for the the fish house for many years until Stanly County Patriots was he opened Anchor Houseand Seafood an Eagle Scout. He his worked for in Rockwell. He and wife Becky many as a US Anchor mail carrier, ownedyears and operated House and a very active member of for 25was years before retiring in 2009. Albemarle First Assembly Church Mr. Smith was a charter member where he was an usher served and deacon at Open Doorand Baptist on the advisory board. Mr. Cook Church in Richfield. He loved the enjoyed and giving Tony Lord andgardening his family abundantly. away he raised, tending toand was a what wonderful husband, father, cows and hunting. grandfather and could fix anything to mourn his loss are he Those put hisleft hands on. hisMr. beloved SharonbyHill Cook Smithwife is survived his wife who married onofDecember BeckyheCagle Smith the home, 29, Together they had one sons1984. Walter Smith and Robbie daughter Kristen Cook Walden Smith; daughter Kayla Henderson (Gavin) of Pinehurst; a brother (Brandon); grandchildren Danielle, David of Albemarle; a sister Dustin,Cook and Steele Smith, Keaton Jan Davis also of Albemarle and and Ella Henderson; brother David his mother-in-law Mrs. Lovell Hill Smith; sisters Kay Kriechbaum, Karen Stevenson, of Albemarle . Ruby Eudy, and Dorothy Smith (Nick). He is preceded in death by brothers Joe Smith, Wayne Smith, Claude Smith, Wade Smith, Robert Smith, and sister Mary Morris. Memorial contributions can be made to Open Door Baptist Church at 44563 Hwy 52, Richfield, NC 28137 or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County at 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

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AULINE ELIZABETH ALMOND TUCKER, 98, passed away peacefully at Trinity Place, Albemarle, NC on April 11, 2020. ARY ELIZABETH HESS Pauline was born on March 22, HOCK, 83, of Albemarle, 1922 in Cabarrus County, NC to the passed away on August 31, 2020 late John Richard Almond and Alice at her home. The family will have Ada Ann Lambert Almond. a celebration of life service next She is survived by her three spring. daughters, Gay Michel (Jack), Mrs. Hock was born September Oak Island, NC; Pamela Rushing 15,1936 in Springfield, MO. She (Foreman), Oakboro, NC; Kathy always enjoyed going antiquing, Hunt (Marc), Albemarle, NC; her finding collectibles, and attending son, Chris Tucker (Chris Lear), yard sales. Mary was of the Washington, DC. She will be greatly Christian faith and loved her missed by her five grandchildren, family, especially her cat. She Heather Rushing Chaney (Shannon), enjoyed traveling around the Michael Rushing, Elizabeth Michel country with her husband Robert. Hartzog (Craig), Jack Michel, Jr. Mary is survived by her (Jenn), and Woody Hunt as well as husband of 21 years Robert Earl seven great-grandchildren. She also Hock of Albemarle; son Fred leaves behind cherished nieces and Jones (Sue) of Raleigh, NC; nephews. daughter Kay Pepper-Jones (C.J.) The family expresses its sincere of Charlotte, NC; step daughters: gratitude to the staff and caregivers Catherine Hock of Wilmington, at Trinity Place for the care they NC and Amy McGowan (Randy) provided Pauline. of Haw River, NC; grandchildren: A private graveside service will be Chris Jones of Raleigh and held on Monday, April 13, 2020. A Stephen Jones of Goldsboro; and celebration of Pauline’s life and legacy 4 great-grandchildren. She is will be held this summer. preceded in death by her mother In lieu of flowers, the family Myrtle requestsBlankenship donations be. made to the BrightFocus Foundation at www. brightfocus.org.

William Hanline

ILLIAM CHASE HANLINE, 24, of Stanfield, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Locust. Chase was born September 27, 1995 in Mecklenburg County to William Shane Hanline and Andrea Lynn Connor. Chase loved hisHAIRE, family 73, HIRLEY MAE andoffriends dearly andaway had on a Albemarle passed wonderful sense of humor. He April 11, 2020 at Atrium Health was a thrill seekerwill and fullaof life. Stanly. The family hold private Chase’s were gravesidefavorite service activities for Mrs. Haire. motorcycle riding and fishing. Shirley was born December 12, The will receive 1946 infamily Washington, DC to friends the from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, and late Charles Richard Bateman Thursday, September 2020 Elizabeth Mae Mulligan10, Bateman. at Hartsell of Shirley is Funeral survived Home by her husband Midland, Broadway of 30 years13575 Vaughn Smith of Avenue, Midland. Albemarle; sister Sandra Painter Survivors include mother, of Gainesville, VA; half-brother Andrea Lynn Connor and husband Robert Bateman of Stevensville, James of Stanfield;Heather father, Smith William MD; step-children Shane HanlineFL of and Indian Trail; of Jacksonville, David siblings, Courtney Taylor Smith of New London, NC;Deese, 4 Shane Reid Hanline, Derek Ryan step-grandchildren; nieces Cyndi Crawford, Chasiti Marie Hentschel of Leesburg, VA Connor, and and Crystal; and nephews Cheryl Hardynieces of Aylett, VA; 16 grandto whom was affectionately nieces andhe nephews; and Gus the known as “Uncle dog. Stanly FuneralSal”, andHadlee Cremation Grace, Shane, Khloe Care of Braylen Albemarle is serving the Anistan, and Bexley Storm; and Haire family. many, many friends.

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Merle Helms

Danny Luther

ERLE LORRAINE AUSTIN HELMS, 72, of Marshville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, RAYNE 2020AELYNN at McWhorter Hospice House HALLADAY went to be with in Monroe. theLorraine Lord onwas 8/28/2020 born April 28, 1947 at the age of 10 months in Monroe to the late Homerold. David Raelynn is predeceased by Austin and Jewell Delphia-Jane death by Her Great grandparents Austin. She was also preceded in Harvey Smith I, Alvin death by A brothers, A.D. andHalladay Teddy Sr. and and Howard Francelia Austin; sister,and Joy Austin. Roache. The family will receive friends RAELYNN is lovingly from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday, remembered by HER Mother April 10, 2020 at Hartsell Funeral Jamieof Talley of Mt.The Pleasant, Home Albemarle. funeral Fatherwill ErikbeHalladay of Corcord, service at 11:00 am on two brothers Jerimiah, and Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Mason in Halladay andofficiated two stepChurch Marshville, sisters Teagan Fault and Kinsley by Rev. John Miller and Rev. Leon Halladay of will Kannapolis. Whitley. She lie in stateGreat for 30 Grandparents (Ken) Poteat minutes prior toEvelyn the service. She will of Midland and Virginia Halladay be laid to rest in the church cemetery. of She NewisYork. Grandparents survived by her beloved Djunna (Greg) Wellman of Mt. husband of 47 years, Paul Helms Pleasant. Valerie (Shawn) Seeman of the home; son, Alex (Deanna) of Concord. Uncle daughter, Kenny Talley Helms of Pageland; Paula of Salisbury and AuntofAmanda (Cristin Brandt) Helms Mint Hill; (Eugene) ForteMason, of Concord. grandchildren, Grant, and CousinsHelms; Ayva Talley, and Zaniah Raegan brothers, Boyce, Forte. Royce, Tim Austin; and sisters, Raelynn was born in Concord, Patricia Mullis, and Angel Tarleton. NCMemorials on 10/30/2019. may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Park Rd., Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.

ANNY PAUL LUTHER, 65, of Norwood, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 9, 2020ANCY at Atrium Health Stanly in BROADWAY Albemarle. MILLER, 72, of Albemarle, Mr. Luther was born March 27, passed away Thursday, September 1955 to the late home. Robert Fulton and 3, 2020 at her Helen Tucker Nancy wasLuther. born November survived by his wife, 14,Danny 1947 inwas Stanly County, North Denise Burleson Luther of Norwood; Carolina to the late Ralph Lane sons, Jeremy (Karen) Luther Broadway and the late Lillieand Mae Jody Luther; step-sons, Broadway. She was alsoBryan preceded Whitley Gregg (Anita) Stephen Whitley; in deathand by her husband, Grandchildren, Luther and Barrett Miller; Daniel brothers, Jesse Hunter Zado, well as his brother, Broadway andasRonald Broadway; Bob grandson, Luther Jr (Lorena), uncle Jack and Brandon Miller. Luther and several other loved Survivors include son, Jeffnieces, nephewsMiller; and cousins. (Cathy) daughters, Danny recentlyHelms retired and from Tracy (Anthony) Charlotte Pipegrandsons, and FoundryJeffery after Vicky Miller; a dedicated 37 years and worked Miller and Daniel Helms; there with his sons and several other granddaughter, Danielle Whitley; friends and family members.Martin and sisters, Julia (Charlie) loved spending time at andDanny Jeanette (Bob) Westmoreland. hisThe lakefamily house with his family and will receive friends friends as well as-vacationing from 11:00 AM 12:00 PM,with his family. Danny and Denise enjoyed Monday, September, 7, 2020 listening to beach music and loved at Hartsell Funeral Home’s of to shag dance every chance they could Albemarle, 522 N 2nd St. The get. He was an amazing father, loving funeral service will follow in the grandfather and great friend to by Chapel at 12:00 PM officiated many. HeSmith will never forgotten. Rev. Joe andbe Rev. Delane A celebration of life will be Burris. Burial will follow at the announced once the current at Stanly Gardens of Memory COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. 2001 East Main St., Albemarle, NC.Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Luther family.

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ERRY FINCHER passed from this life on April 3, 2020 at 8:05 pm. He was surrounded by his family and LLEN holdingHORACE the hand ofBOWERS, the love of his life. is precededNC in death 80,Jerry of Albemarle, passed by three siblings, twoon brothers, Billy away unexpectedly Thursday, Gilbert Fincher, and Larry Richard September 3, 2020 at Atrium Fincher,Cabarrus and one sister, Barbra Joyce Health in Concord. Moore. Allen was born September 10, Hein is Albemarle, survived by his Eleanor 1939 NCwife, to the KateWilliam Fincher of the home, late Horace and daughter, the late Cindy Fincher of Wingate Macie MorganJacobs Bowers. NC., son and daughter law, Tommy Allen is survived byinhis wife, (Tiffany)Barbee FincherBowers; of New London Nadine son, NC., Step Children, (Lisa) Stanley Bowers andJimmy wife Donna; Lanier of Locust NC, Wanda son, Dean Bowers and wife (Bob) Krimminger of Locust NC., Eric Mindi ; grandchildren, Graham (Sharon)Preston Lanier ofBowers Charlotte NC., Bowers, and Grandchildren-Trey (Gera)Sonja Whitson Madeline Bowers; sister, of Midland, Step-grandchildren, Crews of Atlanta, GA.; sister in Zach (Brittney) Washington, Aaron law, Judy Lowder and husband (Kinsey) Washington, (Nayeli) Steve of Monroe, NC;Caleb nieces, Washington, (Robbie) Setzer, Paula White Beth and husband David, Matthew ( April ) Wallace, Step of Lawrenceville, GA., Sharon great-grandchildren, Britlyn-Eve Brangers and husband Kevin of Washington, Setzer, George Roswell, GA.;Robert nephew Jonathan (Sara) Setzer, TracyLaurie (Rob) Setzer Lowder and wife of Bumgardener, Monroe, NC asKatie wellUnderwood, as many Andrew Underwood, Step greatand other loving family members great grandchild, Waylon George friends. Setzer and brother Donald Lewis Fincher of Albemarle, NC. Jerry Fincher will be laid to rest on Wednesday April 8,2020 at 11:00 am at Canton Baptist Church. Anyone interested in attending, please RSVP at 704-796-2412. Dr. Phil McCray and Pastor Tommy Fincher will officiate.

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Albemarle, passed away Monday, LYDE HAMILTON April 13, 2020. JR., 87, of FREEMAN Linda was born September 18, Albemarle, passed away Friday, 1950 in Concord to the Jacob and September 4, 2020 at late Atrium Claris Tucker. was also preceded Health Stanly She in Albemarle. inMr. death by her brother, Terry Lee 1, Freeman was born April Tucker, her twin sister, Brenda 1933 in and Mecklenburg County to Tucker We know Brenda the lateStrickland. Clyde Hamilton Freeman andand Linda are inPorterfield Heaven watching Sr. Myrtle over us andHe laughing. Freeman. was also preceded Lindaby was a loving mother, sister, in death his wife, Dorothy and “Nana.” She was a very giving Freeman. and loving person. Linda would The family will receive friends always do anything shePM, could for from 3:00 PM - 4:45 others, especially her family. She Saturday, September, 12 ,2020 enjoyed working at FastShop at Hartsell Funeral Home of#5, Locust. Linda be forever loved Albemarle. Thewill funeral service and follow greatlyat missed. will 5:00 PM at Hartsell Survivors include herMemorial son, Funeral Home’s Lefler Alan Hatley and wife, Angela,Joe of Chapel officiated by Pastor Albemarle; brother, Ronnie Tucker Smith. and wife, Linda, of Midland; Survivors include daughters, granddaughter, Leslie Crystal Hatley; 1Lee Angela (Eric) Crisco, niece; and 2(Richard), nephews. Sherrie Huneycutt TheFreeman; family willgrandbabies, receive friends Lynn from 4:00Stinson, pm - 6:00 pm, Thursday, Makayla Kayce Stinson, AprilMae 16, 2020 at Hartsell Funeral Cara “ LoLo” Huneycutt, and Home in Albemarle. Linda will Caleb Huneycut t. be laid“Tommy” to rest during a private committal service at Bethel United Methodist Church, Midland. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Bethel UMC, 12700 Idlebrook Rd, Midland, NC 28107.

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Bobby Kimrey

OBBY RAY KIMREY, 82, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 peacefully at home. Bobby was born April 26, 1938 to the late Dora Lee Harwood and Ray Kimrey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by wife, Joan B. Kimrey. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Open Door Baptist Church, Richfield. The funeral service officiated by Pastor Nathan Hammill will be at 3:00 PM at Open Door Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, 24639-A Hwy. 49, Richfield. Survivors include sons, Terry (Venita) Kimrey and Johnny Kimrey; grandchildren, Christy, Mandy, Josh and Jordan; greatgrandchildren, Kaila, Cassie, Nolan, Aliann, Brantley, and Jett.

RS. HELEN GIBSON ALMOND of Albemarle entered into the presence of Jesus on Monday, September 7, 2020. Mrs. Almond was born in Knott County, Kentucky on December 25, 1925. She was the daughter of the late John L. Gibson and Maude Ramey Gibson. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Hubert L. Almond and by her second husband, James Campbell. Mrs. Almond is survived by her children, Pamela (Rev. Ed) Lowder of Albemarle, Kenneth (Lesa) of Wilmington, Timothy (Frances) of Polkton, and Jill (David) Cowles of Concord. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death. One sister, Mrs. Mildred Campbell of Lexington, Kentucky survives. A funeral service will be held at 4:00pm Thursday, September 10, at the First Assembly of God Church in Albemarle; masks are required. She was a faithful member of West Albemarle Baptist Church, and later became one of the original members in the starting of First Assembly. Burial will follow in the Fairview Memorial Park. Friends may visit Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle on Wednesday, September 9th from 12:00 - 4:00pm to express their condolences.

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Trump looms large over campaigns for control of Congress By Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — The battle for control of Congress is solidifying into a race about President Donald Trump, as Republicans hitch their fortunes to their party’s leader and Democrats position themselves as a bulwark against him — and as partners in a potential Joe Biden White House. “The president continues to overshadow and impact the races for the Senate and the House,” said Nathan Gonzales, the editor of Inside Elections, which tracks the campaigns. Together, the congressional races provide a snapshot of an American electorate ahead of a voting season unlike any other. The coronavirus crisis is forcing a reassessment of the way the federal government approaches longstanding problems. In a volatile political climate, health care, jobs and even what the parties are calling the soul of the nation are all on the ballot. Republicans are digging in, echoing Trump’s criticism of the nationwide protests turned riots. He sounds dire warnings about the demonstrations happening in some cities. It’s an opening for the GOP, an attempt to win back wary suburban voters, particularly white women, who voted for Trump in 2016 but have since drifted away. “It’s a winning message,” said Bob Salera, a spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee, the House GOP’s campaign arm. The NRCC used Trump’s visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to unleash a flurry of attacks against vulnerable Democrats, primarily those freshmen who built the House majority in 2018 from districts the president won in 2016. One televi-

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In this May 19, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after meeting with Senate Republicans at their weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. sion ad claimed a Democrat was choosing “criminals over cops.” The Democratic campaigns are taking an opposite approach. As their calling card to voters, they are offering health care policy — preserving and expanding the coverage under the Affordable Care Act and strategies to end the COVID-19 crisis. Ten ads released by House Democrats last week targeted Republicans who voted to repeal and replace “Obamacare” or pushed a quick economic reopening despite COVID-19 health risks. Democratic Senate candidates are taking similar cues as they appeal to voters concerned about health care access or costs. “We’re gonna win back the Senate,” Biden told donors last week on a fundraising call. The former vice president is

eyeing a handful of Senate seats he believes Democrats could wrest from Republicans, with plans to campaign in North Carolina, Georgia, Texas and other states where Republican senators are vulnerable. Two months before the election, the races are still in flux. Any boost in Trump’s standing could bolster Republican chances, analysts said. Any missteps by Biden could hurt Democrats. On top of that is the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, which upended campaigning. While many Republicans are holding events and meeting voters in person, Democrats are largely matching Biden’s approach of holding campaign events online. A memo from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee obtained by The Asso-

ciated Press said candidates should remind voters “through your actions” that they take the COVID-19 threat seriously. Republicans mock Democrats’ virtual campaigning as hiding from voters. Republicans hold a slim 5347 majority in the Senate. That means they could afford to lose two or three seats, while Democrats would need to pick up three or four for a working majority. If either party has 50 seats, the vice president becomes a tie breaker. While election season began with the parties on defense, protecting their incumbent senators, it has shifted to a decidedly lopsided Senate map. Only one Democrat, Sen. Doug Jones in Alabama, appears seriously at risk of defeat, running in a Deep South state where Trump is more popu-

lar than almost anywhere else. The list of potentially endangered Republican senators has only grown. Sen. Cory Gardner is running against former Gov. John Hickenlooper in Colorado, a state that has become more Democratic blue than toss-up purple. In battleground Arizona, Republican Sen. Martha McSally is trailing Democrat Mark Kelly, a former astronaut. GOP Sen. Susan Collins is relying on her independent brand to try to fend off challenger Sara Gideon in Maine. Some incumbent Republican senators walk a fine line on support for Trump. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina distances himself from Trump on some issues, but pulls close on others, and he joined the president for his speech accepting the GOP nomination on the White House lawn. In the House, Republicans face a tougher haul. They would need to net some 19 seats to wrest control from Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats, a tall order in any election but especially now in the hard-fought suburban districts with Trump wobbly at the top of the ticket. Some of the Democrats elected in 2018 in places Trump won in 2016 were surprise winners, like Rep. Kendra Horn in Oklahoma City, and they are among the most vulnerable. Rep. Ben McAdams in Utah faces a challenge from Burgess Owens, a former NFL player and black conservative who delivered a standout speech at the GOP convention. Some freshman Democrats, though, have tried to carve out brands to steel themselves against challenges in districts where Republicans typically would win. Many of the issues once thought to define the candidates — including the Trump impeachment votes — have dimmed against the COVID crisis.

California fire sparked by device to reveal baby’s gender By Frank Baker The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A couple’s plan to reveal their baby’s gender went up not in blue or pink smoke but in flames when the device they used sparked a wildfire that burned thousands of acres and forced people to flee from a city east of Los Angeles. The fire prompted evacuations in parts of Yucaipa, a city of 54,000, and the surrounding area. Water-dropping helicopters were brought in but the fire has proven stubborn — it grew to 11.5 square miles by Monday morning and more than 500 firefighters on the scene only had minimal containment. No homes have burned and no injuries reported. It’s the latest in what has become a lengthy list of tragedies at events where typically smoke, confetti, balloons or other colored objects are used to reveal the soon-to-beborn child’s biological sex — pink

for girls and blue for boys. Sometimes the made-for-social-media gatherings are spectacles and include explosives and even guns, and at least one had deadly consequences. The fire started Saturday morning at El Ranch Dorado Park, a rugged natural area popular with hikers and dog owners. In summer the park’s tall natural grasses dry out and turn golden, and when combined with the San Bernardino Mountains in the distance, provide a popular backdrop for family photos and videos. Wildfires have burned more than 2 million acres in California this year, setting a state record even as crews battled dozens of growing blazes Monday in sweltering temperatures. The unidentified couple chose the location to reveal their baby’s gender. They were accompanied by their young children and had a friend or relative videoing on a cell phone, said Capt. Bennet Milloy of

the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The family went into a field and fired off the device, which quickly ignited 4-foot grasses, Milloy said. Conditions were perfect for a fire to spread quickly — triple-digit temperatures, low humidity, dry vegetation and a stiff breeze. Surveillance video showed the couple frantically race to their vehicle to retrieve water bottles to try to extinguish the flames. It was futile and they called 911. “You can’t fight a fire like this with a water bottle,” Milloy said. “They had no chance after it started.” Firefighters arrived within minutes and the distraught couple told them what happened and provided their own photos and video to aid the investigation, Milloy said. “It’s a pretty tragic situation,” he said. “Obviously this was supposed to be a happy event.” The couple could be liable for the cost of fighting the fire and crimi-

nally charged with misdemeanor or felony counts. In 2017, a massive Arizona wildfire was accidentally started by an off-duty Border Patrol agent who shot a target filled with an explosive blue powder. The fire burned 47,000 acres and caused $8 million in damages, Agent Dennis Dickey was charged with a misdemeanor and sentenced to probation. Last year, a homemade explosive used to reveal a baby’s gender killed 56-year-old Pamela Kreimeyer in Knoxville, Iowa. The device was meant to spray powder but instead blew up like a pipe bomb. Kreimeyer, who was standing 45 feet away, died instantly when debris struck her head. Milloy said some devices used to reveal genders are harmless but others contain chemicals that produce heat and can spark fires. He said the device used Saturday will be tested to determine what it contained. Milloy didn’t know the color it emitted.

“It’s a pretty tragic situation. Obviously this was supposed to be a happy event.” Capt. Bennet Milloy of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Carolina University student dies in quarry drowning Forsyth County A freshman soccer player at Carolina University in Winston-Salem drowned in a quarry. Emmanuel Korwor Konneh 19, drowned at Balfour Quarry in Salisbury. He and three friends had gone there to swim. Konneh had moved with his family to the Concord area from Liberia over two years ago. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to area after Konneh went under but did not come back up. Divers searched for almost an hour. His body was found in 33 feet of water. Konneh was pursuing a management degree in the Patterson School of Business. AP

POTUS headed to area Forsyth County President Donald Trump had a campaign stop scheduled for Winston-Salem on Tuesday, after press time. The president was scheduled to have a campaign rally at 7 p.m. at Smith Reynolds Regional Airport. Trump traveled to the state last week for a military ceremony in Wilmington. This is his first campaign event in North Carolina since a Charlotte appearance in March. The last three sitting presidents have all visited WinstonSalem during their time in office. WCTI

Police: Woman killed by stalking suspect Guilford/Forsyth County A man accused of stalking a coworker shot the woman to death then killed himself. Brooklyn Williams, 23, and Andre Cousiamono, 27, both died of gunshot wounds to the head, High Point police said. The two were coworkers and not involved in a romantic relationship. Cousiamono was arrested last month on outstanding warrants for felony stalking and cyberstalking, records showed. He also had pending charges of misdemeanor stalking, communicating threats and harassing phone calls from January incidents involving Williams. A handgun was found beside Cousiamono and binoculars were discovered in his car near the scene. AP

Winston-Salem man sentenced for role in online fraud scheme conspiracy Ragland was sentenced to 5 years in prison and also ordered to pay $312,014.18 in restitution to victims TCH staff A Winston-Salem man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison on September 4, 2020, for his role in multiple Internet-based schemes, announced United States Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin for the Middle District of North Carolina. According to court documents, James Ragland, age 29, acted in at least eight different schemes to obtain funds by wire belonging to victims primarily in the United States and then launder the proceeds. Those schemes included: •Business Email Compromise (“BEC”), a sophisticated scam targeting companies through email to send funds by wire transfer. After the fraudulent wire transfers are completed, co-conspirators rapidly drain the bank accounts and launder the criminal proceeds, in order to obtain money before the fraudulent transactions are detected and potentially reversed.

•“Romance scams,” in which victims on online dating websites are convinced to send financial assistance by fraudsters posing as paramours in need. •Account takeover schemes, which involve means such as computer intrusion to gain control of a victim’s financial account. Those funds are then wire-transferred into accounts held by conspirators within the scheme. Ragland was not alleged to be the person conducting the BEC, romance scams, or account takeover schemes, but he is alleged to have conspired with those who conducted the schemes, likely located in West Africa. Ragland received criminal proceeds into bank accounts he controlled, and would then cash out and launder those proceeds, directly and by recruiting others into the activity. Ragland’s accounts received funds from victims of fraud, including: •$56,593.90 from a single mother in California, intended for the purchase of a home; •A Missouri woman’s life savings of $40,000, lost in romance fraud; •$151,330.17 from a BEC real estate closing fraud in Florida;

Georgia QB Newman opting out of season to prepare for draft By Charles Odum The Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. — Jamie Newman, the Wake Forest transfer who was projected to start at quarterback for No. 4 Georgia, is opting out of the season to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft. Newman announced his decision on his Twitter account Wednesday. He said he decided to skip the season “after much prayer and discussion with my family.”

Newman said his decision was influenced by “the uncertainties of this year amid a global pandemic.” The decision leaves Georgia’s quarterback race wide open. Coach Kirby Smart said Newman would “remain in good standing with the team.” He said Georgia and the Southeastern Conference have made the health and safety of student-athletes the priority during the coronavirus pandemic. “We have emphasized contin-

•$59,985.00 in an unauthorized wire transfer from a Canadian business; •$10,000 from the account takeover scheme involving a New Jersey couple; •$96,584.76 in a BEC real estate closing fraud in California.Ragland pleaded guilty on November 18, 2019, to conspiracy to launder money, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity. In addition to the term of imprisonment, U.S. District Judge William L. Osteen, Jr., ordered Ragland to serve a 3-year term of supervised release and

pay $312,014.18 in restitution to the victims of the schemes. Ragland is also subject to a forfeiture money judgment in the amount of $369,464.35. “We are going after those who use the Internet to scam people, especially our elders. This defendant was a critical player in a large fraud conspiracy. He moved money through bank accounts to avoid fraud controls and get it overseas, handsomely profiting in the process,” said U.S. Attorney Martin. “Fraudsters who imagine themselves safe behind their computers should take notice—the Department of Justice is focused on you.” “It is appalling to think anyone would purposely swindle innocent people to steal money in an instant, the victims worked their entire lives to make. The internet can be a dangerous place, always make sure you know exactly who you are communicating with and never send money to someone you have not met in person. Sadly, there are people who make a living preying off those who are too trusting or who don’t always take those extra steps online to make sure they are safe,” said John Strong, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in North Carolina.

ually that any student-athlete who decides to opt out because of health and/or safety concerns related to COVID-19 would be fully supported,” Smart said in a statement released by Georgia. He said that includes honoring Newman’s scholarship and giving him access to the team’s facilities. “While we will miss him being part of our program, I fully support Jamie’s decision and we will continue to regard him as a Georgia Bulldog,” Smart said. “Certainly we wish him nothing but the best in his quest for an NFL career and he knows he will always have a home at UGA.” After the Bulldogs’ first scrimmage on Saturday, Smart said another transfer, former Southern Cal starter, JT Daniels, has not received full medical clearance in his return from a knee injury that ended his 2019 season. Daniels was granted his im-

mediate eligibility following his transfer to Georgia. He is participating in practice but has not been cleared for contact, leaving his status uncertain for the Bulldogs’ opening game at Arkansas on Sept. 26. Newman announced in January he would transfer to Georgia for his final year of eligibility. Playing for a Wake Forest team that finished 8-5, Newman completed 60.9% of his passes for 2,868 yards, with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 2019, his first full season as a starter. He also rushed for 574 yards and six touchdowns. In his statement, Newman thanked Smart “for extending the offer for me to be a part of the University of Georgia football program. Although my time has been short I’ve built some great relationships and I’ve had a chance to continue my development.”

“Fraudsters who imagine themselves safe behind their computers should take notice—the Department of Justice is focused on you.” U.S. Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin

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The same media that excoriated Trump for condemning violence “on many sides” in Charlottesville suddenly found it in their hearts to pretend that Biden’s radically unspecific rhetoric actually covered the evils of BLM and antifa.

ON MONDAY, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was finally forced to confront the left-wing violence that has been plaguing America’s major cities for months on end: riots in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland and Seattle, among other cities. For a full week, the Democratic National Convention ignored that ongoing violence, driven by members of the Black Lives Matter and antifa movements. The media went right along with the narrative that violent riots have been “mostly peaceful,” that conservatives were “pouncing” on occasional violence for political purposes and that the true threat to American safety could be found in Donald Trump’s Twitter feed. The only solution to America’s ills, Biden held, could be found in repeating pernicious slogans about supposed systemic American racism. On Aug. 9, Biden tweeted: “It’s been six years since Michael Brown’s life was taken in Ferguson — reigniting a movement. We must continue the work of tackling systemic racism and reforming policing.” Never mind that two state investigations and the Obama Department of Justice found that Brown was justifiably shot; no facts are necessary to continue repeating mantras. Then, a small Wisconsin town, Kenosha, burst into flames. At first, the media tried to excuse the burning, rioting and looting. After all, they proclaimed, this was justified rage at the systemic racism of American policing. It simply didn’t matter that Jacob Blake, who was shot by police, had resisted arrest, bucked police officers off of him, ignored their orders and then reached into his vehicle, where a knife was later found on the driver’s side floorboards. It also didn’t matter that Blake has faced vicious criminal charges and had an open warrant for sexual assault and domestic violence — and that the police reportedly arrived only after being called by a woman who alleged that Blake digitally raped her in front of one of her children. The police were the problem. And Biden went right along with that generalized narrative, excoriating the police for the shooting of Jacob

Blake. Sure, Biden may have softly tut-tutted violence. But the real problem was the American system. On Aug. 28, Biden tweeted that George Floyd and Blake can’t become “just another pair of hashtags,” and that instead, it was time to “reverse systemic racism.” But Americans didn’t see the riots and looting in Kenosha as indicative of a reaction to American racism. They saw it for what it was: horrific behavior. And so, Biden was forced to leave his basement — to fly to Pennsylvania, of all places, and deliver a 12-minute address denouncing violence. The media did their dutiful best to characterize that address as a groundbreaking call for peace. It was no such thing. Instead, Biden blamed the police, Trump and white supremacists for the violence. He name-checked “rightwing militias” and “white supremacists.” He made no mention of Black Lives Matter or antifa, the actual sources of rioting and looting in American cities. And the same media that excoriated Trump for condemning violence “on many sides” in Charlottesville suddenly found it in their hearts to pretend that Biden’s radically unspecific rhetoric actually covered the evils of BLM and antifa. Biden simply cannot condemn antifa or BLM by name, because to do so would be to recognize two simple truths: first, that Trump isn’t the chief source of violence in American cities; second, that in spite of his “return to normalcy” message, Biden’s “systemic racism” narrative provides the ideological groundwork for those who seek to tear down the system. Democrats have spent months denying the violence, calling Trump a fascist for offering federal help and decrying the American system. The fruits are on full display for everyone to see. And so, Biden must bluff, and the media must cover for him. Perhaps Biden will get away with it. Americans should hope he doesn’t. Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com.

DEATH NOTICES ♦ Miriam Gwaltney Adams, 91, of Lewisville, died September 3, 2020. ♦ David Brian Ammons, 69, died September 5, 2020. ♦ Hannah Kay Burk Backer, 94, of Clemmons, died September 5, 2020. ♦ Brenda Joyce Kennedy Burris, 80, of Advance, died September 3, 2020. ♦ Vincent Joseph Chadzutko, 91, of Clemmons, died September 2, 2020. ♦ Joe Edwin Childress, 94, of Winston-Salem, died September 2, 2020. ♦ David Thomas Hauser, 76, of Lewisville, died September 5, 2020. ♦ John Samuel Kimel, 93, of Forsyth County, died September 6, 2020. ♦ Larry Keith Matthews, 75, of Kernersville, died September 5, 2020. ♦ Myrtle Roberson Meadows, 89, of Kernersville, died September 5, 2020. ♦ Donald Wayne Memory, 84, of Winston-Salem, died September 4, 2020. ♦ Larry Murphy, 72, of Winston Salem, died September 3, 2020. ♦ Faye Harmon Parnell, 74, of Kernersville, died September 4, 2020. ♦ Margaret Louise Smith Pittard, 104, of Winston-Salem, died September 3, 2020. ♦ Warren Renwick, 80, of Winston-Salem, died September 2, 2020. ♦ Carl Steven “Bud” Sapp, 70, died September 4, 2020. ♦ Carl Daniel Smith, 77, died September 2, 2020. ♦ David Michael Smith, 65, of Burlington, died September 4, 2020. ♦ Marie Byerley Gobble Snyder, 101, died September 2, 2020. ♦ Donald Ray Tuttle, 67, of Forsyth County, died September 2, 2020. ♦ Noel Wayne Tuttle, 89, of Forsyth County, died September 4, 2020. ♦ John Davis Yarbrough, 94, of Winston-Salem, died September 6, 2020.

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WEEKLY CRIME REPORT ♦ ALLAH, MALIK ULMULK was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON MINOR at 4428 MORNING RIDGE LN on 9/5/2020

VIO. PROTECTIVE ORDER BY COURTS ANOTHER STATE/ INDIAN TRIBE at 2968 THOMASVILLE RD/N FRONTAGE RD on 9/6/2020

♦ JOHNSON, BETTY JO was arrested on a charge of PROBATION VIOLATION at 3559 THORNABY CR on 9/7/2020

♦ QUATTLEBAUM, MICHAEL CORTEZ was arrested on a charge of WEAP-POSS BY FELON at 201 N CHURCH ST on 9/4/2020

♦ Barber, Cody Michael (M/27) Arrest on chrg of Possession Control Substance Jail (F), at 201 N Church St, Winstonsalem, NC, on 9/5/2020 16:50.

♦ COMBS, JAMES EDWARD was arrested on a charge of PROBATION VIOLATION at 4684 N PATTERSON AV on 9/4/2020

♦ LOPEZ, MISAEL HERNANDEZ was arrested on a charge of DRUGS-POSS SCHED I at 7910 NORTH POINT BV on 9/6/2020

♦ Reaves, Candice Michelle (F/40) Arrest on chrg of Assault-simple (M), at 610 Woodbriar Path, Rural Hall, NC, on 9/7/2020 10:07.

♦ Barker, Roman Darry (M/27) Arrest on chrg of 1) B&e-vehicle (F), 2) B&e-vehicle (F), 3) B&evehicle (F), 4) B&e-vehicle (F), 5) B&e-vehicle (F), 6) B&evehicle (F), 7) B&e-vehicle (F), 8) B&e-vehicle (F), 9) B&evehicle (F), 10) B&e-vehicle (F), 11) B&e-vehicle (F), 12) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 13) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 14) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 15) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 16) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 17) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 18) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 19) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), and 20) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), at 301 N Church St, Winstonsalem, NC, on 9/3/2020 11:45.

♦ CREWS, AMOND CRESHAUN was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT-POINT GUN at 24 SALEM GARDENS DR on 9/5/2020

♦ Manning, Gerard Orrin (M/38) Arrest on chrg of Harassing Phone Calls, M (M), at 5210 Meadowlark Glen Ln, Winston-salem, NC, on 9/2/2020 12:57.

♦ Richardson, Trosean Leanthony (M/28) Arrest on chrg of 1) P/w/i/s/d Sched Ii (F) and 2) Possession Control Substance Jail (F), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 9/5/2020 15:50.

♦ BARRON, ANDREW JAMES was arrested on a charge of CHILD ABUSE at 4500 SHATTALON DR on 9/6/2020 ♦ BISHOP, CARSON MANNING was arrested on a charge of AFFRAY at 4792 TATTON PARK CR on 9/4/2020 ♦ BLAIR, JUCOBY DEMETRIUS was arrested on a charge of BREAKING/LARC-FELONY at 1300 N CAMERON AV on 9/6/2020 ♦ CAMERON, JUSTIN MCGAIL was arrested on a charge of IMPAIRED DRIVING DWI at 421 HAWTHORNE RD on 9/6/2020 ♦ CARSON, CHRISTIAN ALONZO was arrested on a charge of KIDNAPPING at 201 N CHURCH ST on 9/5/2020 ♦ Cheeseboro, Traquan Javon (M/19) Arrest on chrg of Aslt On Offcr/felony (F), at 201 N Church St, Winston Salem, NC, on 9/6/2020 14:57. ♦ CLARK, AARON JERMAINE was arrested on a charge of B&E-VEHICLE at 1530 NE 25TH ST on 9/4/2020 ♦ CLARK, JAVORIUS PIERRE was arrested on a charge of

♦ DAVIS, RICHARD AARON was arrested on a charge of 2ND DEGREE TRESPASS at 2901 WAUGHTOWN ST on 9/7/2020 ♦ Donadio, Francis Joseph (M/24) Arrest on chrg of Fugitive, F (F), at Styers Feryy Rd, Winston-salem, NC, on 9/3/2020 23:10. ♦ Flowers, Gerald Ernest (M/58) Arrest on chrg of Vio. Protective Order By Courts Another State/ Indian Tribe (M), at 521 Northridge Park Dr, Rural Hall, NC, on 9/3/2020 19:57. ♦ Foster, Charles Franklin (M/26) Arrest on chrg of 1) Drugs-poss Sched I (F), 2) Poss Marijuana Misd (M), 3) Weapposs By Felon (F), 4) Fail To Appear/compl (F), 5) Fail To Appear/compl (F), and 6) Fail To Appear/compl (F), at 2059 Bethabara Rd, Winston-salem, NC, on 9/4/2020 05:53. ♦ GARNER, WILLIAM RUSSELL was arrested on a charge of CHILD ABUSE at 1705 E FIRST ST on 9/6/2020 ♦ HAYES, CARDELL RUSSELL was arrested on a charge of ASSLT ON OFF/ST EMP at 2800 BLK PIEDMONT CR on 9/7/2020 ♦ Heath, Katlyn Elizabeth (F/22) Arrest on chrg of 1) Impaired Driving Dwi (M) and 2) Speeding - Posted (M), at Waughtown St/thomasville Rd, Winston Salem, NC, on 9/6/2020 03:30. ♦ JAMESON, ROBERT BROWN was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 1980 MARYLAND AV on 9/3/2020

♦ Murphy, Jabre Reshaun (M/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) 90-95hu Traff Other (F), 2) P/w/i/s/d Sched I (F), 3) Drugsmaintain (M), 4) Poss Marijuana Misd (M), 5) Poss Cocaine Fel (F), 6) Drugs-poss Sched I (F), 7) Drug Paraphernalia (M), 8) Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 9) Ccw (M), at 339 Akron Dr, Winston-salem, NC, on 9/6/2020 01:08. ♦ Oglesby, Larry Jermaine (M/35) Arrest on chrg of 1) P/w/i/s/d Cocaine (F), 2) P/w/ i/s/d Cocaine (F), 3) P/w/i/s/d Cocaine (F), 4) 90-95asdc S&d Cocaine (F), 5) 90-95asdc S&d Cocaine (F), and 6) 90-95asdc S&d Cocaine (F), at 650 Rugby Rw, Winston-salem, NC, on 9/3/2020 12:00. ♦ PACK, JOEL MICHAEL was arrested on a charge of VANDPERSONAL PROP at 100 W FIFTH ST on 9/7/2020 ♦ Patterson, Tyson Jovan (M/41) Arrest on chrg of Vio. Protective Order By Courts Another (M), at 2900 Galaxy Ct, Winston-salem, NC, on 9/4/2020 14:20. ♦ Peterkin, Kasim Shemar (M/38) Arrest on chrg of 1) Adw - Inflict Injury (M), 2) Probation Violation (M), and 3) Resisting Arrest (M), at 610 Woodbrier Path, Rural Hall, NC, on 9/7/2020 10:07. ♦ Peterkin, Kasim Shemar (M/38) Arrest on chrg of 1) Assault - Inflict Serious Injury (M) and 2) Assault On Female (M), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 9/7/2020 14:50.

♦ Rockwell, Diamante Eddie (M/21) Arrest on chrg of 1) B&e-vehicle (F), 2) B&e-vehicle (F), 3) Aid And Abet Larceny ($1,000 Or Less) (M), and 4) Aid And Abet Larceny ($1,000 Or Less) (M), at 4905 Trent Hill Dr, Winston-salem, NC, on 9/3/2020 11:11. ♦ SIMMONS, BOBBI CATERA was arrested on a charge of AFFRAY at 211 COUNTRY SIDE CT on 9/6/2020 ♦ STINSON, ROBERT L was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 1214 BRANNIGAN VILLAGE DR on 9/6/2020 ♦ TRACY, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL was arrested on a charge of 2ND DEGREE TRESPASS at 699 W FIFTH ST/N SPRING ST on 9/6/2020 ♦ TURNER, FREDERICK LAMONT was arrested on a charge of POSS COCAINE FEL at 2499 N PATTERSON AV on 9/6/2020 ♦ TURNER, TRAVIS LANDON was arrested on a charge of POSS HEROIN at 700 HIGHLAND OAKS on 9/4/2020 ♦ TURNER, TRAVIS LANDON was arrested on a charge of FALSE IMPRISONMENT at 700 HIGHLAND OAKS on 9/4/2020

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