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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019

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College football is back This week marks the start of college football season and North Carolina has new coaches, new players and new stadium beverages. Dave Doeren’s Wolfpack opens their season Saturday against East Carolina and new Pirates coach Mike Houston. We preview the state’s seven FCS teams in Sports.

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NEWS BRIEFING

Cooper says Medicaid must be included in budget debate Gov. Roy Cooper held a press conference in Raleigh Tuesday and complained that the General Assembly has not taken up a vote on his veto of the state budget. Cooper added that Medicaid expansion must be included in any budget negotiations. Also on Tuesday, the House and Senate debated and voted on several bills that would increase pay for state employees and law enforcement officers, as well as for local school workers like custodians and other non-instructors.

Other legislation would give one-time refunds to everyone who owed state income tax last year, with some couples getting $250, thanks to a large revenue surplus. Most of the bills passed came from the budget that Cooper vetoed June 28.

Federal judge blocks Missouri’s 8-week abortion ban A new Missouri ban on abortions at or after eight weeks of pregnancy won’t take effect Wednesday, after a federal judge temporarily blocked it from being implemented.

U.S. District Judge Howard Sachs put a pause on the law as a legal challenge against it plays out in court, which could take months. He added that Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri likely will succeed in their lawsuit alleging that the law is unconstitutional. Similar laws have been struck down in North Dakota and Iowa.

Tropical Storm Dorian moving through Caribbean Tropical Storm Dorian was dumping rain Tuesday on the Windward Islands of the eastern Caribbean, gathering strength on a path to hit Puerto Rico and the eastern Dominican Republic as a hurricane on Wednesday.

Forecasters predict the storm could reach Florida’s east coast

by Friday.

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Trump declares, ‘We got along great’ at G7 summit

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By Darlene Superville The Associated Press

STATE ELEVATE THE CONVERSATION

BIARRITZ, France — President Donald Trump’s takeaway message from the Group of Seven summit in France was “unity.”

During this year’s gathering of leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies, Trump went to great lengths to portray it as something of a lovefest, papering over significant disagreements on major issues.

“If there was any word for this particular meeting of seven very important countries, it was uni-

ty,” Trump said at a news conference Monday closing out the twoday gathering in the French resort of Biarritz.

“We got along great,” he said. “We got along great.”

French President Emmanuel Macron, the summit host, scrapped the annual practice of issuing a lengthy joint statement, or communique, at the summit’s conclusion.

The document typically spells out the consensus that leaders have reached on issues on the summit

Planned Parenthood opts to defund itself, Raleigh mayoral leaves Title X program

By A.P. Dillon North State Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. — Planned Parenthood has decided to withdraw from the federal Title X program instead of complying with a revived rule that, in part, prohibits clinics from making direct abortion referrals.

Roughly 4 million patients are served under the program. Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, says it serves 40% of them.

“I applaud our pro-life president for keeping his promises to protect all life and to ensure that taxpayers do not subsidize abortion providers like Planned Parenthood that have been receiving Title X funds for family planning services,” said Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) in a statement.

Foxx’s statement included details on the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act that would take the next steps by codifying the rule so that Congress preserves the intent of the Title X Program “as restored by President Trump” and so that it “cannot again be undermined.”

Planned Parenthood announced earlier this year it would refuse to comply with the Title X order, deciding instead to sue in March of 2019.

Alexis McGill, Planned Parenthood’s acting president and CEO, has said that the organization was “forced out” of the Title X Act, calling it a “gag rule” that is “unethical and dangerous.”

McGill replaced Dr. Leana Wen, who was ousted after only 8 months by the organization in July. Her statement says her departure was over “philosophical differences over the direction and future of the organization” with members of Planned Parenthood’s leadership.

Planned Parenthood’s attempt to block the Title X rule was denied by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Aug. 16.

Under the Title X program, $260 million in grants for family planning goes to clinics around the country. Planned Parenthood’s share of that See TITLE X, page A2

Foley’s remarks highlighted that the intent of the final Title X rule was to “ensure program integrity, consistency and compliance” with the original statutory intent of Title X, specifically that no funds for the programs be used “where abortion is a method of family planning.”

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candidates meet as Oct 8 election approaches

By David Larson North State Journal RALEIGH — As Raleigh’s 2019 mayoral race approaches its final month, the six candidates met for a debate at PNC Arena hosted by the Raleigh Durham chapter of NAIOP, an influential association of commercial developers. John Skvarla, a former cabinet secretary in Gov. Pat McCrory’s administration, moderated the discussion.

Nancy McFarlane, the current mayor of the state’s capital, declined to run for another term after successful campaigns in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017. This cleared a path for a number of candidates to vie for the open seat. The election is set for Oct. 8.

Charles Francis, the only candidate to have run in the previous election, in 2017, fought McFarlane to a run-off after neither earned a majority in the first round. In the run-off, Francis, who was a federal prosecutor and co-founder of North State Bank, was defeated

by McFarlane, after receiving 42% of the vote. The name recognition gained from this high-profile race could be an asset, but Francis told North State Journal, he is still the “change candidate,” since he is from the private sector.

Francis also wants to bring change to the city government by

expanding the city council by up to three members in response to the area’s massive influx of residents, and he wants to increase See RALEIGH, page A2

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Battle over state reading assessment tool continues

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RALEIGH — Despite North Carolina State Superintendent Mark Johnson confirming the contract between the state and Istation, decided in June, the battle between two K-3 reading assessment tool vendors is not over.

Amplify Education, the company who previously provided the state’s reading tool, filed a motion with the Department of Information Technology (DIT) to block the use of the new Istation reading program after Johnson denied the company’s appeal

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“I applaud our pro-life president for keeping his promises to protect all life and to ensure that taxpayers do not subsidize abortion providers like Planned Parenthood that have been receiving Title X funds for family planning services.”

Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC)

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Instead, the leaders issued a final “declaration” that began, “The G7 leaders wish to emphasize their great unity and the positive spirit of their debates.”

Macron also said that the G-7 leaders were “really keen on ways to convey a positive and joint message following our discussions.”

The French leader stressed that everyone had worked “together, hand in hand, with President Trump over these two days.”

Trump came under pressure to end his lengthy trade dispute with China that is hurting other nations as well.

Macron said the dispute had

of his decision.

“We are evaluating the implications of the Department of Information and Technology’s decision to temporarily stay the award of the contract, but have not been asked to change course on the implementation process that is well underway in schools across the state,” said Ossa Fisher, Istation President and COO in a statement. Fisher went on to say the company will “continue the work we started in North Carolina.”

DIT granted Amplify’s motion on Aug. 19 for a temporary stay until dispute is heard over how the $8.3 million 5-year contract

served to “create uncertainty” that is “bad for the world economy.”

During the summit, Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced an agreement in principle on agriculture, industrial tariffs and digital trade that would open Japanese markets to an additional $7 billion in U.S. products.

Japan is the fourth-largest agricultural export market for the US buying $12.9 billion worth of food products in 2018.

The new agreement would allow “hundreds of millions of dollars of corn” exports to Japan, said President Trump which could put China in a defensive posture since they have failed to abide by previous commitments to purchase more American corn. In return, the Japanese would avoid higher tariffs on

is $60 million.

McGill reportedly said that the company would keep their facilities open and would find ways to compensate for the loss of federal money. Planned Parenthood’s withdrawal from the program has left states like Utah and Minnesota scrambling to raise money through new fees, fundraising and dipping into financial reserves.

However, despite turning down the $60 million, Planned Parenthood itself appears to be solvent, with current total assets estimated to be roughly $1.9 billion.

For the fiscal year 2018, Planned Parenthood had a record income of $1.67 billion and a profit of just under $245 million, the highest annual profit in the company’s history. During that same fiscal year, Planned

Japanese automobiles exported to the US. With respect to Russia, Trump said he would like to see Russia re-admitted to the club. The former G-8 kicked Russia out after President Vladimir Putin annexed the Crimean Peninsula in 2014.

Trump said Monday he’d prefer Russia be “inside the tent” rather than outside since so many of the issues the leaders discussed involved Russia.

Other members of the Group of Seven besides France, Canada, Italy and the U.S. are Britain, Germany and Japan.

Canada’s Trudeau told reporters he had privately aired his objection to Russian readmittance.

“Russia has yet to change the behavior that led to its expulsion in

was awarded, but Johnson acted quickly in filing a motion of his own.

“I’m the N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction, but I’m also a lawyer. That’s a good thing on weeks like this one,” Johnson said in a press release.

Johnson’s release says that “DIT improperly issued an injunction” on the contract alleging that DIT ignored due process and contradicted state law and departmental rules.

“DIT rendered a decision after only hearing arguments from one party, the losing vendor, and failed to give DPI its proper chance to respond,” said Johnson.

“Given that DIT procurement specialists advised DPI throughout the procurement process, it is odd to begin with that the same department that approved the process is now in charge of reviewing that same process.”

The motion also notes that Amplify’s contract expires on Aug. 24 and that the state has already begun implementing and using the Istation tool.

Parenthood received $631 million in donations and over $563 million in taxpayer funds.

Title X, from inception, was and still is designed to give aid to low-income families or the uninsured for comprehensive family planning and related preventive health services.

The Trump Administration’s Title X rule revives making abortion counseling optional instead of being standard practice. It also requires a complete financial separation from facilities that provide abortions by March of 2020.

The criteria of the Trump Administration’s Title X rule is nearly identical to rules instituted between the 1970s and the late 1980s.

Under the original Title X rules, recipient organizations were prohibited from “engaging in activities that encourage, promote, or advocate abortion.”

2014, and therefore should not be allowed back into the G-7,” he said at a news conference.

Trump also claimed that “great unity” existed on Iran, restating his long-held views about the country, not universally shared by other leaders.

France, Germany and other G-7 members are unhappy that Trump withdrew the U.S. from a 2015 international pact that eased sanctions on Iran in exchange for the Iranians agreeing to limit their nuclear program.

Trump said the biggest conclusion the leaders reached was that Iran “can’t have nuclear weapons.”

Asked about his efforts to ensure that fighters for the Islamic State group be returned to their home countries across Europe rather than

RALEIGH from page A1 the pay for the council to open it up to a more diverse demographic beyond the wealthy and retired who can afford to live on the meager salary.

Another candidate in the top tier is Caroline Sullivan, a former Wake County commissioner who now serves in Gov. Cooper’s administration. She is backed by the LGBTQ group EqualityNC and by the current mayor, Nancy McFarlane, who encouraged her to run, according to Indy Week.

Sullivan said, during the debate, that the two main focuses for her would be security and “preparing for growth in the future.” This second category, she said, includes zoning, transportation and quality of life issues.

Mary-Ann Baldwin, also considered a top contender, sat on Raleigh’s city council for 10 years, telling North State Journal this would give her the ability to hit the ground running because she knows how the city’s government works inside and out. “There’s going to be a learning curve for anyone else that will be a year long. I just don’t think we have a year to wait for somebody to learn.”

Baldwin says her campaign’s major focus is housing affordability. Raleigh is dealing with a “housing crisis,” she told NSJ, and the current city council “has done zero to address this issue.” The problem, she said, is “partly a supply and demand issue and partly a property rights issue.”

The remaining three candidates are Justin Sutton, a young lawyer; Zainab Baloch, a progressive activist; and George Knott, a Raleigh native who simply describes himself as “a bass player.”

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Raleigh mayoral candidates gathered on Thursday, Aug. 22 for a debate at PNC Arena in Raleigh.

During the debate, most of the other candidates agreed with Baldwin that housing is a key issue for Raleigh at the moment.

“Housing has been dominating this campaign for a while, which is great,” Sullivan said, before proposing a citywide summit to come up with solutions on the issue.

“Housing affordability issues are not going away.”

Baloch, who frequently brought the conversation to bigger picture topics like racism, immigration

and federal leadership, also focused on the housing issue. “How the city can address all the different issues of affordable housing, transportation, density, etc. is through addressing the climate crisis.”

Knott said the issues with housing could be handled through “listening” and cited a recent community meeting he attended where residents said they didn’t feel heard. Sutton also said there was a growing disparity, and “a lot of

it is caused by the affordable housing crisis” and that the city “needs to do more.”

With the host of the debate being a commercial development association, the candidates also spent time discussing potential developments in Raleigh like the Dorothea Dix Park project, the potential for a downtown soccer stadium and a proposed stone quarry on RDU Airport’s land.

They also discussed ways of making the development pro-

“We are evaluating the implications of the Department of Information and Technology’s decision to temporarily stay the award of the contract, but have not been asked to change course on the implementation process that is well underway in schools across the state.”

Ossa Fisher, Istation President and COO

That prohibition was dubbed the “gag rule” and was later suspended by President Clinton.

Planned Parenthood’s assertion that the Trump Title X rule is the same as the old “gag rule” runs contrary to what the new rule actually says. It’s also contrary to testimony given before Congress by Diane Foley, deputy assistant secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services, that the “regulation permits, but does not require, nondirective pregnancy counseling, including nondirective counseling on abortion.”

Foley’s remarks highlighted that the intent of the final Title X rule was to “ensure program integrity, consistency and compliance” with the original statutory intent of Title X, specifically that no funds for the programs be used “where abortion is a method of family planning.”

housed by the United States, Trump said during a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the G-7 leaders had “a pretty good meeting.” But then he allowed that they had “not reached a total conclusion.”

“It’s unfair for the United States to take them, because they didn’t come from the United States,” he complained.

Macron flicked at the challenges of smoothing over differences by reaching back in history.

Seeking to justify the role of mediator between Iran and the United States that Macron is carving out, the French leader quoted one of his predecessors, World War II hero Gen. Charles de Gaulle, who said, “Diplomacy is trying to hold together broken windows.”

cess easier, with Francis saying city hall takes too long to approve things and Baldwin saying this slow permitting process is “unacceptable.”

Knott served as comedic relief at times, saying at a couple points that the others had answered the questions so well that he didn’t feel like adding anything. In the introductions for the noon lunch, Knott said, “Usually this is about the time I roll out of bed and put a t-shirt on. So, if I’m a little slow, that’s why.”

Baloch, who has ties to social justice activist organizations, said one of her main goals was to keep residents “safe from people like ICE.” NSJ was able to connect with Baloch, Baldwin and Francis after the debate, and this was one issue they all agreed on — Cooper was right to veto the recent bill passed by the N.C. General Assembly requiring sheriffs to work with ICE. “We shouldn’t allow our residents to be targeted by outside forces,” Baloch said. “... especially since most of these people taken to these detention centers are people who are just stopped without an ID or stopped because they were speeding.”

Baldwin said, “[Sheriff] Baker was elected because of that. That was his platform basically.” She also said it was important for all Raleigh’s residents not to live in fear, and if ICE wants access to a prisoner, they should produce a “legitimate warrant.”

“Honestly, I think Cooper did the right thing in vetoing that bill,” Francis told NSJ. “That cooperation isn’t the best thing for making the immigrant community feel secure in interacting with law enforcement.”

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Environmental groups win concessions on Raleigh Outer Loop

By Dan E. Way North State Journal RALEIGH — Environmental groups agreed to a $45 million legal settlement that clears the way to finish the Raleigh Outer Loop, but not before muscling state transportation officials into a pair of statewide climate change programs.

“The current project schedule, which is subject to change, would have construction beginning as early as late this year,” said N.C. Turnpike Authority spokeswoman Carly Olexik.

Sound Rivers, Inc., the Center for Biological Diversity, and Clean Air Carolina, all represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, dismissed their claims in exchange for a variety of mitigation and protective measures for several species of aquatic wildlife in the path of the N.C. Turnpike Authority’s $2.2 billion Triangle Expressway Southeast Extension.

But other strings are attached.

The N.C. Department of Transportation will collect and monitor information on how many miles all of North Carolina’s motorists travel each year, starting in three months. The data will be used to develop strategies to cut back on driving. Olexik said transportation officials agreed to that stipulation to allow the project to move forward.

It’s unclear how transportation officials will collect drivers’ data, and how it might be used.

The legal settlement requires hiring a firm within nine months to study ways to reduce driving, with a report due one year after hiring. A task force would be created to develop “a tool kit [that] will include information regarding what actions are possible at what levels of government, what funding is available, and similar information.”

The settlement also mandates that DOT and its highway construction contractors increasingly use more expensive heavy equipment with advanced control technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Initially the requirement would be imposed only in Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties for contracts involving at least $50 million and 1 million cubic yards of earth moving.

After 2023 it would be reviewed for statewide implementation.

At least 25 percent of equipment must meet Tier 4 diesel engine standards — the Environmental Protection Agency’s strictest emission requirements for off-highway diesel engines — in 2020.

That increases to 35 percent in 2021, and 50 percent in 2022. Incentives would be offered for exceeding the Tier 4 requirements.

Alternatively, the settlement sets higher required percentages combining Tier 4 and older Tier 3 equipment.

Results will be analyzed to determine what percentages to set

in 2023.

“These requirements are in line with EPA guidelines,” Olexik said.

“We do not anticipate a negative effect on the number of bidders or bidding competition” due to the tougher rules.

“Yes, it will have impacts on the roadbuilding industry,” said Victor Barbour, spokesman for Carolinas AGC, a trade group representing road and transportation builders. “The impacts will be greater for companies with older fleets.”

The cost of adding new equipment could be a barrier to some companies qualifying for future N.C. DOT projects, Barbour said. Since the requirements are on a graduated time frame, the association hopes the impact would be minimal.

Barbour wasn’t prepared to call the move anti-competitive regulation, “but it could be an unintended consequence.”

The legal settlement further requires N.C. DOT to join the Transportation and Climate Initiative, a clean energy collaboration of 12 states and the District of Columbia, as an observer.

The 540 Outer Loop, sometimes called the Complete 540 Project, will stretch from the N.C. 55 Bypass in Apex to U.S. 64/Interstate-495 in Knightdale. The highway would link Apex, Cary, Clayton, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, and Raleigh.

The environmental groups filed claims in federal court in 2018 and

with the N.C. Office of Administrative Hearings in 2019 to stop the highway project. They claimed it threatened several creatures listed or proposed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. “North Carolina’s waterways are home to an incredible storehouse of aquatic biodiversity that lives under the increasing threat of extinction due to expanding factory farms, development and logging,” said Perrin de Jong, a staff attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity. “This agreement enacts the first major steps in turning the tide for our state’s imperiled aquatic species, giving them a shot at survival and making way for the recovery of our unique native wildlife.”

“Being able to settle these lawsuits moves this critical project forward and saves taxpayers millions of dollars,” Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon said. “In addition, the components of this agreement offer strong environmental protections along the project corridor.”

But a wild card remains in play.

The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in federal court in April 2018 to compel a long-awaited decision on its 2010 petition to designate the Neuse River waterdog salamander as a threatened species, and the Carolina madtom catfish as endangered. It withdrew the claim after the agency proposed adding them

to the Endangered Species List in May 2019.

By law a determination must be made on the proposal by May 2020. But a wrinkle developed during a public comment period that closed in July.

Sarah McRae, USFWS lead biologist for the two species, said field work by biologists found the Carolina madtom in habitat it didn’t previously occupy, and the waterdog salamander in habitat it historically occupied but wasn’t found during a survey two years ago.

Those findings require the process to be reopened, and another 30-day public comment period scheduled. There are no set time frames for that to happen, McRae said, and nothing to prevent the Center for Biological Diversity from taking legal action again if the deadline is missed.

(The following could be used for a possible breakout box to accompany the story) The agreement calls for: n $12.7 million to purchase and protect habitat for imperiled aquatic species like the Carolina madtom, Neuse River waterdog and dwarf wedgemussel; watershed conservation areas; and public parklands for Wake County residents. n $24.7 million worth of stream habitat and water quality restoration efforts in and around Wake County for imperiled aquatic species like the Carolina madtom catfish and Neuse River waterdog salamander. n $7.6 million for operations, research and development of captive propagation and wild reintroduction efforts aimed at saving North Carolina’s critically imperiled aquatic species such as the Carolina heelsplitter, dwarf wedgemussel, and magnificent ramshorn.

Fans choose sides in the ‘Chicken Sandwich War’ of our time The Associated Press NEW YORK — A nation already polarized finds itself divided once again, but this time politics isn’t at the heart of it: The blame lies squarely on a fried piece of poultry.

People are choosing sides and beefing over chicken, thanks to Popeyes’ release of its crispy chicken sandwich and the social media debate that has followed. With just one addition to a fast-food menu, the hierarchy of chicken sandwiches in America was rattled, and the supremacy of Chick-fil-A and others was threatened.

It’s been a trending topic on social media, fans have weighed in with YouTube commentaries and memes, and some have reported long lines just to get a taste of the new sandwich “Our grandchildren will ask us where we were when the great Chicken War of 2019 began,” Twitter user @MilesRodrigo1 declared.

While Popeyes has been selling chicken for a long time, the chain was a contender in the bone-in, skin-on, fried-chicken space, not the fried, boneless, skinless cutlet on a bun.

Popeyes announced the new sandwich on Twitter last week with hyperbole that would soon define the social media commotion to come: “Chicken. Brioche. Pickles. New. Sandwich. Popeyes. Nationwide. So. Good. Forgot. How. Speak. In. Complete. Sandwiches.

I mean, sentences.”

And from that moment, it was ON. People began ardently advocating for their favorite sandwich, whether it be the new-kid-on-the-

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A chicken sandwich sits on a table at a Popeyes as guests wait in line, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Kyle, Texas. block Popeyes one, or the OG Wendy’s or Chick-fil-A versions.

And the social media managers for the companies reveled in the green light to talk smack to each other.

“We Didn’t Invent The Chicken, Just The Chicken Sandwich!”

Chick-fil-A bragged on Twitter.

“Bun + Chicken + Pickles = all the (heart emoji) for the original.”

To which Wendy’s responded: “Ya’ll out here talking about which of these fools has the second best chicken sandwich.”

Popeye’s quick retort: “Sounds like someone just ate one of our biscuits. Cause ya’ll looking thirsty.”

(Which frankly seemed as if they were bragging about dry over-salted biscuits? Wendy’s thought so, too, tweeting, “lol, guess that means the food’s dry as the jokes.”)

As the week wore on, people

debated on social media, in chat rooms, in person.

And even though the topic was the chicken, there were political overtones, with some throwing their backing to Popeyes because they disagreed with Chick-fil-A’s opposition to LGBTQ rights and its chief executive’s derogatory comments about same-sex marriage. (Though the chain has insisted that it has “no political or social agenda.”)

Even the weighty New Yorker chimed in: Food writer Helen Rosner called Popeyes’ new edition “simply beautiful” in a commentary titled “The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is Here To Save America.”

But why has the meager poultry sandwich riveted a nation so?

Why do people have such intense feelings about a fried chicken cut-

let on a bun?

Nancy Hopkins, former food director of Better Homes & Gardens magazine, and a veteran food editor for over 20 years, has this to say: “America loves anything crunchy, salty, crackly, and good.

And Americans love chicken, just about any way.”

“But this sandwich is simple and straight to the point,” she said. “We love fried chicken, but we don’t make it at home and we love it as a splurge. The sandwich seems less guilty. The thought of it fitting nicely on a bun seems better for us. It is just simpler all the way around. Pressure fried chicken, a pickle, and a bun.”

In February Bon Appetit ran a story about why fried chicken sandwiches were so popular, and traced the answer to a creation in the 1960s by Chick-fil-A’s found-

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er, Atlanta restaurateur S. Truett Cathy. In the ensuing years everyone from fast-food chains to renowned chefs started offering their version of the fried-chicken sandwich, with many garnering praise and a devoted following.

In 2011 David Chang opened cult-favorite Fuku in New York, a restaurant centered on the beauty of fried-chicken sandwiches.

Shake Shack rolled out their super popular take on the sandwich nationally in summer 2016 to high acclaim.

Popeyes has certainly come out a winner in this latest debate, at least in terms of publicity. Some franchises reported being sold out of the sandwich as ardent fans endured long lines snaking into the street just to get a taste.

Tyler Manchuck of New Canaan, Connecticut, was one of those who tried the sandwich after hearing about the hype. “I figured it would be rude not to go check it out; it’s my obligation as an avid chicken sandwich connoisseur,” he said.

He decided to get the spicy (it also comes in classic). Once he bit into it, he said he “had an almost out of body experience. The new bun, that sauce gives it the edge.

In the realm of fast food, Popeyes’ chicken sandwich definitely has the advantage.”

Still, Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s and other restaurants have their devoted fans, and the Great Chicken Debate is far from being settled.

Perhaps that’s fitting in this day and age. As Twitter user @cHolidaydds said: “There’s nothing more American than being divided over something. This week it’s a chicken sandwich.”

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Murphy

Between two slices August is national sandwich month and North Carolina has great sandwiches from Murphy to Manteo. Everyone has their favorite barbecue sandwich – clearly the state’s official handheld meal – so we looked beyond the east-west barbecue rivalry to highlight some of the state’s best sandwiches.

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Carving Board Winston-Salem Forysth County

Snappy Lunch

Truitt considering run for state superintendent

Big Oak Drive-In

Go for: Turkey, Cheddar and Cranberry A Thanksgiving meal on sourdough, this local-favorite deli is a can't miss in the Twin City.

Mt. Airy Surry County

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Salter Path Carteret County

Go for: Pork Chop Sandwich Visit the real-life Mayberry and sample the Pork Chop Sandwich, probably the most famous sandwich in N.C.

RALEIGH — Catherine Truitt, chancellor of Western Governors University NC, is considering a run for state superintendent. Truitt previously served as associate vice president of University and Pre-K–12 Partnerships at UNC General Administration and as senior education adviser to Gov. Pat McCrory.

In a brief interview with North State Journal, Truitt confirmed that she is considering a run. She said that her decision will be based on whether current Superintendent Mark Johnson — who sources confirm is considering a bid for lieutenant governor — runs for re-

Go for: Shrimp Burger The semi-official sandwich of the Crystal Coast.

Walk up, order and eat.

Merritt’s Buxton Hall

Chapel Hill Orange County

Asheville Buncombe County Go for: Fried Chicken Sandwich With all of the recent talk about fried chicken sandwiches, try one of America's best. Bon Appetit magazine named their crispy fried chicken, with the essence of whole hog, the best chicken sandwich in the country in 2016.

Le's Sandwiches and Café

Go for: BLT A student favorite. Get their massive BLT on sourdough with garden-grown tomatoes and lettuce.

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Sweet N Savory Café Wrightsville Beach New Hanover County Go for: Mutha Heffer The meatloaf sandwich made from ground chuck, GRAPHIC OF MOUNTAINSTOSEATRAIL.ORG brisket, ground pork andCOURTESY veal was featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" and comes topped with heirloom tomato jam, candied bacon and fried onion straws.

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Homeless man dies after being set on fire Buncombe County A homeless man who was set on fire has died from his injuries, and the man accused of the attack is now charged with murder. Asheville Police said Thursday that 66-year-old Robert Charles Austin of Asheville is now facing firstdegree murder charges after his arrest Wednesday. Police were called to Tunnel Road before 2 a.m. Sunday and found 58-year-old Larry Alston suffering from severe burns. The initial investigation shows someone poured accelerant on Alston and set him on fire.

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Buncombe County A sewage agency is investigating reports of a sizeable leak that may have pumped E. coli bacteria into a creek. The leak was discovered in Asheville’s Reed Creek last week. An environmental group sampled the water and says it registered E. coli readings much higher than normal. Buncombe County’s Metropolitan Sewerage District has a team investigating the leak. They believe the leak could be caused by a sewer line back up. Reed Creek eventually flows into a popular wading spot. No swim advisories have been issued yet.

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Landslides clog Nantahala River

Teens arrested for shooting pellet guns at workers Macon County Two teenagers, both under age 14, were charged after they allegedly shot pellet guns at a pair of construction workers.

The boys were playing video games and decided to go out and have target practice. The boys were charged with assault inflicting serious injury, and injury to personal property. They will have hearings in juvenile court.

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Swain County Four landslides have closed I-19/74 and clogged the Nantahala River. NC Department of Transportation workers from Jackson, Swain, Cherokee and Graham Counties are busy removing the debris, which was knocked loose after heavy rains over the weekend. One of the landslides also trapped more than a dozen people in their vehicles, who were later rescued and their vehicles retrieved.

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Orange County A group identifying itself as the Loyal White Knights from Pelham demonstrated at the Orange County courthouse in Hillsborough over the weekend. The group carried signs and dressed in KKK attire.

Hillsborough Police and Orange County Sheriff’s deputies monitored the situation, which also attracted several counter protesters. Both groups eventually left without incident.

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Teen charged in death of boy who fell from truck Iredell County A high school football player has been charged in the death of a teammate who fell from the back of a pickup truck and hit his head. The 17-year-old Mooresville High School senior is charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle. Gavin Sharpe, 15, fell from the truck this month while working on a service project at the school’s football stadium. Mooresville police declined to say if the vehicle was moving. Sharpe died from his injuries days later.

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Committee meets to determine what animal killed elderly woman

Army warns NC residents of upcoming special warfare training

Teens age 14 and 15 arrested after 100 mph police chase Durham County Police arrested a 14-year-old and 15-year-old who led them on a chase in Durham with speeds exceeding 100 mph. The Durham Sheriff’s Office says the teens were spotted by a deputy Wednesday night traveling 20 mph above the speed limit. When the deputy tried to pull the car over, it sped off through a red light onto northbound I-70. Police say the driver later made his way onto I-85 and then exited onto side roads where he lost control and crashed. Police say three people fled from the car, and the two teens were taken into custody.

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“If Mark doesn’t run, I will run,” said Truitt.

Beyond her time in administration, Truitt has 13 years of experience in K-12 education having spent 10 years as a classroom teacher and three years as a teacher and coach in high poverty schools. As a teacher, she spent three years teaching high school at an international school in London, three years in elementary grades on Chicago’s southside and three years at West Johnston High.

Truitt has three children who attend Wake County Public Schools and her husband is a captain in the Navy Reserves.

Cooper vetoes bill designed to retool reading program

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Hoke County Army officials are telling North Carolina residents not to worry if they see suspiciouslooking military activity over the next few weeks, saying it’s most likely part of Special Forces training that’ll be staged across 21 counties, including Hoke. The exercises will take place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 12. It resembles extreme role playing in which trainees may fire blanks and engage with Fort Bragg soldiers acting as guerrilla fighters. The newspaper says notice of the annual exercise started after a soldier was killed in 2002 by a sheriff’s deputy who mistook it for criminal activity.

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Former sheriff’s sergeant sentenced for stealing guns, drugs Gates County Brandon Scott Hawks, 35, was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing firearms and drugs from criminal cases he worked while serving as a sergeant for the Gates County Sheriff’s office. Hawks would take the guns and drugs from drivers he stopped, between 2014 and 2017. When he was arrested in 2017, several drugs were found at his home, including heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, cocaine and methamphetamine. Hawks entered a guilty plea in February.

Beaufort County In February, 77-year-old Brenda Hamilton was attacked by an unknown animal. The former teacher died from her injuries and was found in a ditch, submerged to her shoulders in water. The county commissioners have convened a special commission to try to determine what animal killed her. The commission met for two hours last week to come up with a plan for the investigation, which is expected to cost up to $12,000.

RALEIGH — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill on Friday designed to clean up a student reading comprehension program championed for years by Senate leader Phil Berger, a Republican.

Friday’s veto blocked efforts to retool the “Read to Achieve” program that began in 2013. It seeks to ensure students are reading-proficient before they complete third grade — otherwise they could be held back. But a 2018 North Carolina State University study found no benefit on reading scores from the program that had received over $150 million.

The bill in part directs teachers to create tailored individual reading plans for at-risk children, seeks more literacy training for teachers and gives them incentives to work in summer reading camps.

In his veto message, Cooper described the bill as putting a “Band-Aid on a program where implementation has

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“Teaching children to read well is a critical goal for their future success, but recent evaluations show that Read to Achieve is ineffective and costly,” Cooper said. Berger has said Read to Achieve works well in some places and needs adjustments elsewhere.

Berger’s office quickly accused Cooper of issuing the veto only because it’s from Berger. The additional proof, according to a Berger news release: Democratic State Board of Education member J.B. Buxton, whom Cooper appointed, helped write the initial bill and attended a news conference in April supporting it.

“The governor’s own administration helped write this bill because helping kids learn to read wasn’t a partisan issue — until now,” spokesman Bill D’Elia said.

“The real reason Gov. Cooper blocked this early childhood reading program is because of the name of the bill sponsor: Phil Berger.”

Cooper has now issued 35 vetoes since taking office in early 2017 and seven this year.

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VISUAL VOICES

EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL

Looking at diversity from another angle

It would be a travesty to allow any elected official to use the coercive power of government to force people to fit into predetermined slots based on race as if they are just different colored M&Ms and not human beings.

A young person recently brought up a question he heard during an interest meeting about joining a local church.

“What is the church doing to diversify its membership?” another young man asked. “I look around our congregation and … it is pretty white!”

The pastor answered in perhaps the best way he could: “Our church doors are open to anyone who wants to attend. We are a church of peace and spreading the Gospel, and all who want to attend are welcome.”

“Freedom of opportunity,” “freedom of choice” and “diversity” can be congruent ideals but often are very different things in practice. The ideal world is where everyone can join any church; work at any business or live in any neighborhood they choose regardless of race or socioeconomic status.

However, that doesn’t mean that everyone actually wants to attend, work or live in the same places, as say, you do. The essential freedom to pursue one’s own course of happiness underlies the very definition of being “American,” regardless of outcome.

In high school, I was invited by a close friend of mine, Ronnie Dowdy, to go to church with him. Ronnie was a huge football star at Durham Jordan High School and was heavily recruited to play at Notre Dame, Ohio State, Southern Cal and Penn State among about 100 other colleges, but he ultimately signed to play for the Tar Heels at Carolina.

Durham was at the forefront of the integration movement in 1968 which is why Ronnie and I were in the first fully integrated seventh grade class in the first place. At age 12, we really didn’t understand what was going on at the time; we thought we were just playing sports, horsing around and going to class with a lot of great people, white and black, whom we grew to respect, admire and love.

I went to his church and was overwhelmed by the energy and the spirit in the worship service. The hymns were sung with abandon and the outpouring of friendship and love at his church real and genuine.

I asked Ronnie later if he wanted to go with me to my church, a

Methodist church in Durham.

“Why would black people want to go to a white church?” Ronnie said with a hearty laugh. “The services are boring; the music isn’t very good and white people just don’t look like they are having any fun in church!” he went on to observe.

He had a good point. He and his family were making their own choice to not attend a white church as were the rest of their congregation.

There are reasons beyond simple appearances or headcounts as to why African American worshipers might not want to attend predominantly white church services that have nothing to do with race.

That is why the issue of mandating “diversity” is such a difficult one.

No elected official can “mandate” that every facet of everyday life in America has to be perfectly match the population percentages of each ethnicity in the community because each individual — white, black, latino — have the freedom to make their own choices each day.

If we could mandate perfect integration of the races, then the makeup of every business, church, government office and school in Wake County would adhere to these precise percentages: 72.40% White, 19.72% Black or African American, 5.41% Hispanic or Latino, 3.38% Asian, 2.48% from other races, 1.64% from two or more races, 0.34% Native American, and 0.03% Pacific Islander.

How impossible would that be to implement?

The beauty of America is its ability to allow everyone to have their own freedom of choice regarding which house of worship they attend or what line of work they choose to do. It would be a travesty to allow any elected official to use the coercive power of government to force people to fit into predetermined slots based on race as if they are just different colored M&M’s and not human beings.

EDITORIAL | STACEY MATTHEWS

CNN journalist who criticizes Trump over access issues has access issues of her own

Ryan, who received a ‘Freedom of the Press’ award from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press back in May, waited over three weeks before commenting on the incident.

AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS reporter and CNN political contributor April Ryan has for months had a highly adversarial relationship with the Trump White House. She has received press awards and has even written a book about it.

Imagine everyone’s surprise when Ryan was involved in a controversial incident that centered around her bodyguard kicking a fellow journalist out of an event where she was the keynote speaker.

Editor Charlie Kratovil was covering the fourth annual New Jersey Parent Summit on Aug. 3 for New Brunswick Today, a small local newspaper. He said he had permission from a public affairs group to cover it and had been doing so for hours without issue before Ryan was introduced to the crowd.

Most of what he described in a lengthy Twitter thread as happening to him next is captured on audio and/or video.

Kratovil was approached by Joel Morris, Ryan’s bodyguard. Ryan told CNN in a recent interview that she has extra security on hand because she’s allegedly faced death threats over her criticisms of President Trump.

According to Kratovil, Morris approached him to find out who he was. Kratovil says he gave Morris his business card and told him he had “followed the proper channels” in order to be able to cover the event.

That wasn’t good enough for Morris, however. In the next few minutes, Kratovil was surrounded by Morris and a PR team. They demanded he stop recording Ryan.

As they left the room to discuss the incident, Morris returned to speak to Ryan, which is on video. Ryan is seen briefly nodding and pausing awkwardly for 30 seconds as Morris went to move and later unplug Kratovil’s video camera.

Ryan can be heard during the course of her bodyguard moving the camera saying, “When I speak, I don’t have news covering my speech.”

Clearly, she knew a fellow journalist was being thrown out of an event in which she was speaking and was unfazed at the thought.

Hotel video then shows Morris still in possession of Kratovil’s video

equipment in the lobby moments later. Morris is seen aggressively intimidating the journalist while event organizer Shennell McCloud berates Kratovil for having the audacity to attend the speech. “How dare you?” she’s heard yelling.

Morris then physically shoves Kratovil out of the hotel lobby as others, including hotel staff, look on in shock.

Ryan, who received a “Freedom of the Press” award from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press back in May, waited over three weeks before commenting on the incident. She says it was due to lawsuit threats.

She told CNN Sunday she did not order Kratovil’s removal, nor did she see what was happening or hear what was said because she was on stage. At the same time, she stated that other journalists who want to cover her speeches have to get her permission before covering them so she isn’t taken out of context.

Having her “words twisted” leads to threats to her safety, she claimed in the interview. Her bodyguard was simply doing his job, according to her.

Contrary to her stated claim that she did not “order” for anyone to be removed, presumably she’s OK with having journalists who allegedly don’t seek her permission to cover her events escorted from the premises — on safety grounds.

Morris now faces assault charges and is no longer Ryan’s bodyguard.

But not because of what he did to Kratovil. Instead, he was relieved because he left her side during the incident, which per Ryan is “not protocol.”

I guess she expected someone else to handle the dirty work of throwing out a credentialed journalist on her behalf because they did not seek “permission” from her personally or something.

Stacey Matthews is a veteran blogger who has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah and is a regular contributor to Red State and Legal Insurrection.

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 28, 2019 COLUMN | REP. SARAH STEVENS

Gov. Cooper’s veto threatens the peace of mind rape victims deserve It is a sad day when the governor of our state is willing to push these victims aside to force a partisan, single-item agenda through the legislature.

THE VETO and postponing of the budget by Gov. Roy Cooper is delaying millions in much-needed support for rape victims in North Carolina.

Rape victims show incredible courage and strength when submitting themselves to a sexual assault evidence collection kit (SAECK or “rape kit”). And, as a state, it is imperative that we have a timely, informed and accountable process for testing these crucial pieces of evidence.

Unfortunately, that has not been the case — especially under Gov. Cooper’s leadership.

In 2017, it was determined that North Carolina had a total of 15,160 kits that had not been tested.

Shockingly, most of these untested kits dated back to crimes committed 20 years ago.

In response, the General Assembly moved quickly to allocate funds in the next two budget cycles to address the concern. A working group was also established by the legislature to collect more data; the working group found that only 7,155 kits were able to be tested due to unreported incidents, guilt admitted by the suspect, and cases being resolved in court.

For me, this is absolutely unacceptable. It has been a top priority to fix this problem and make sure it never happens again.

As many know, the backlog of rape kit testing is not a new issue in North Carolina. Before his term as governor, Roy Cooper was the state’s attorney general for 16 years and was directly in charge of these tests as the supervisor of the State Crime Lab. During his 2016 campaign, Cooper promised to have those thousands of kits tested. Unfortunately, he has failed at every step, and it appears that rape kit testing is not a priority again this budget year.

By vetoing the bipartisan $24 billion state budget and making any sort of compromise conditional on the sole issue of Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, the governor is denying millions in funding to help clear the rape kit backlog.

That’s right, over $6 million to expedite testing and clear the rape kit backlog at the State Crime Lab,

which the governor oversaw for 16 years, is being used as political leverage by Gov. Cooper to force the expansion of government-run Medicaid in our state.

In response to his demands and an effort to find a path forward, the General Assembly has offered to have a special session specifically dedicated to discussing and debating his proposals on Medicaid expansion. We believe the budget — and crucial issues such as this funding to end the rape kit backlog — should not be held up over one single policy issue, especially something as controversial and divisive as Medicaid expansion.

It is a sad day when the governor of our state is willing to push these victims aside to force a partisan, single-item agenda through the legislature. Let’s have a transparent, thoughtful debate on Medicaid expansion instead of holding the entire budget hostage. This only hurts people who depend on the 99% of the budget that we agree on.

The governor should call the General Assembly into a special session to deal with health care issues, but he refuses to do so — causing further harm and uncertainty to victims of one of the most atrocious crimes one can commit.

According to the Sexual Assault Evidence Kits Working Group, created by the General Assembly: “Timely testing is vital to solve cases, punish offenders, bring justice to victims, and prevent future crimes. It is the intent of the General Assembly that every sexual assault evidence collection kit in North Carolina be tested. Sexual assault victims deserve no less.”

Will Gov. Cooper support victims of such violent and heinous crimes, or will he remain unmovable in his stance for Medicaid expansion to the detriment of thousands of North Carolinians?

Rep. Sarah Stevens is currently the Speaker Pro Tempore and in her sixth term serving the people of Alleghany, Surry and Wilkes counties in the North Carolina House of Representatives.

COLUMN | JENNA A. ROBINSON

Universities shouldn’t compete with private businesses Governments should not use their privileged legal positions to unfairly compete with private businesses.

In North Carolina, it’s illegal for state government to compete with private business. That’s because of the Umstead Act, which was originally adopted in 1929. Since then, it has been updated many times. Today, it bans state government entities from engaging in business activity in direct competition with private companies.

The act is comprehensive. It prohibits “the sale of goods, wares or merchandise” in competition with citizens of the state, as well as “the operation of restaurants, cafeterias or other eating places,” service establishments, transportation services, and the “leasing or subleasing of space in any building” owned or leased by a government entity. But there’s one very common exception to the rule: universities.

Over the years, the legislature has granted institutions in the University of North Carolina system a long list of exemptions. Some of them make sense, such as for selling food, books and course packs to students. Other exemptions, however, clearly cross a line. For example, UNC schools are now allowed to operate “an inn or hotel and dining facilities.” Another exemption is so broad that it’s essentially a blank check for universities to do whatever they want — it allows universities to engage in any “activities that further the mission of the university.”

The bill also exempts the entire Centennial Campus at NC State University, which houses more than 70 corporate, government and nonprofit entities as well as 75 NC State research centers, institutes, laboratories and academic departments. Although a good deal of activity on Centennial Campus is strictly academic, many of the tenants are private, for-profit businesses with no connection to the university’s mission of education and research and which have no contact with students. Some partners at Centennial Campus include ABB, the Eastman Innovation Center, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Merck and LexisNexis.

The legislation leaves room for other universities

to follow in NC State’s footsteps by building their own “millennial campuses.” Some, including East Carolina, NC Central and UNC Greensboro, have already begun the process.

Another university enterprise is underway. UNC Charlotte will break ground this year on a universityaffiliated hotel and conference center next to campus. The hotel will have 226 rooms and roughly 24,000 square feet of conference space. Marriott International will operate the new facility. The project’s estimated cost is $84 million. Because the hotel is officially funded and financed through the university foundation, it requires very little oversight from the UNC system and none at all from the UNC Board of Governors.

Universities are in a unique position. Not only are they exempt in many ways from the act, but the Umstead Review Panel — the body that determines whether proposed activities violate the Act — is part of the UNC Board of Governors. This structure has the potential to create a conflict of interest.

The Umstead Act was created based on an important principle: That governments should not use their privileged legal positions to unfairly compete with private businesses. In the case of a university, those unfair advantages include the taxfree land they own as well as the ability to accept taxadvantaged donations. Together, those loopholes give universities a sizable advantage over their business competition. When universities enter the market, both taxpayers and local businesses pay the price.

It’s time for North Carolina to revisit the Umstead Act. Universities shouldn’t compete with private entities unless it is a genuine part of the academic mission. Nor should they be able to bypass university governance procedures by working through their nonprofit foundations. Reform and transparency are sorely needed.

Jenna A. Robinson, Ph.D., is president of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal.

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Ending an unwanted ‘surprise’ for North Carolina patients NOBODY wants to end up at the hospital or emergency room — whether it’s for unplanned care or even just a routine procedure. It’s a stressful, harrowing experience for patients and their families alike.

Thanks to an unfair practice known as surprise medical billing, the pain doesn’t end when patients are released; it can continue for weeks and months afterward as skyhigh medical bills for the cost of care patients thought would be covered by insurance begin to pile up. As someone who has firsthand experience with surprise billing, I can attest that it is a real problem — one that Congress must solve the right way.

After retiring from the city of Fayetteville, serving as their assistant city manager, I obtained new insurance through my wife’s company.

With my diagnosis of youngeronset Alzheimer’s, my neurologist recommended that I begin biweekly sessions for occupational and physical therapy. I was shocked to receive a bill of over $1,000 for two visits to Duke Hospital, instead of a $20 co-pay for an “in-network” visit. This is far from the kind of “surprise” any patient going through treatment needs.

Most patients don’t know how to navigate our extremely complex health care system and, like me, are left with extremely high medical bills when they receive out-of-network care — with or without their knowledge.

It’s hard enough to deal with health concerns as it is; surprise billing only adds more stress for families already dealing with so much.

Fortunately, Congress is finally working to address this issue. As they do, they must ensure that whatever solution they enact is the most effective, least intrusive one possible.

Some of the legislative answers to surprise medical billing would attempt to protect patients by calling for a government-mandated benchmarking approach, which would basically put federal government bureaucrats in Washington in charge of determining the rates paid to physicians for performing out-ofnetwork care here in North Carolina and across the country. Giving the government greater control over our health care is a treacherous road to go down.

Government benchmarking would end up underpaying many doctors for the care they provide by setting artificially lower rates that ignore the differences in cost for providing clinical services in different regions and types of facilities. That could end up costing local hospitals, emergency rooms and other health care centers hundreds of millions of dollars. This would be especially detrimental to North Carolina’s many rural hospitals, which already struggle just to keep their doors open.

Ultimately, it would be patients who would be stuck yet again if Congress implements a benchmarking solution to end surprise billing. The financial toll this approach would take could end up forcing many hospitals to consolidate or close down altogether.

In addressing surprise medical billing, Congress should not create more problems than it solves — and that’s exactly what benchmarking would do.

There are, however, more practical solutions being considered in Congress — ones that would implement an Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) in order to resolve payment disputes between health care providers and insurers. IDR would facilitate a fairer negotiation process that allows both sides to submit their desired payment amounts. An impartial, third-party mediator would ultimately decide the amount on a case-by-case basis — ensuring doctors are paid what they’re worth and providing financial security for rural hospitals in particular.

IDR has already been proven effective in New York, which adopted it back in 2015 to protect patients from surprise billing. There, it has lowered out-of-network rates, increased in-network participation, and helped keep costs for emergency care stable. North Carolina Sens.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis should help ensure whatever bill Congress passes includes the IDR framework — and not the harmful, governmentmandated benchmarking approach — so we can fix this problem before it affects more patients here and across the country.

Jay Reinstein Raleigh, N.C.

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NATION & WORLD Brazilian firefighters toil in Amazon region hazy with smoke The Associated Press JACUNDA NATIONAL FOREST, Brazil — Equipped with hoses connected to rubber backpacks, Brazilian firefighters in the Amazon on Monday raced in a truck along dirt roads toward plumes of smoke after a spotter in a military helicopter directed them to a fast-spreading fire.

A landowner opened the gate of a barbed wire fence and the firefighters set to work, dousing a conflagration they believed was intentionally set to prepare land for crops or pasture. When their water supply ran out, they made a fire

break, clearing brush with machetes and chainsaws to starve the blaze of its fuel.

The smoke-shrouded scene near the lush Jacunda national forest in the Amazonian state of Rondonia, witnessed by an Associated Press team, showed the enormity of the challenge ahead: putting out a multitude of blazes and safeguarding a vast region critical to the planet.

The country’s National Space Research Institute has recorded that the number of fires has risen by 85% to more than 77,000 in the last year, a record since the institute began keeping track in 2013.

About half of the fires have been in

the Amazon region, with many in just the past month.

At a summit in France, the Group of Seven nations pledged $20 million on Monday to help fight the flames in the Amazon and protect the rainforest, in addition to a separate $12 million from Britain and $11 million from Canada.

The international pledges came despite tensions between European countries and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has accused rich countries of treating the region like a “colony” and suggested the West is angling to exploit Brazil’s natural resources.

The AP team drove for hours

at a stretch outside the Rondonia capital of Porto Velho without seeing any major fires, suggesting that many had been extinguished or burned themselves out since rapidly spreading in recent weeks. Many fires were set in already deforested areas to clear land for farming and livestock.

Under international pressure to act, Bolsonaro said he might visit the Amazon region this week to check on firefighting efforts and would make 44,000 troops available to fight the blazes. However, the military presence in the area seemed scarce on Monday, with only a few soldiers seen patrolling roads and lending a hand.

Some local residents seemed torn between knowing that the fires were devastating the environment around them, and needing to extract the Amazon’s rich natural resources to make a living.

“We have to preserve the land.

The government has to help small farmers more, prioritize and take care of the large reserves, where people do most of the illegal things,” said Willian Sabara Dos Santos, a farm manager.

“We have many problems with the fires. But we also depend on the wood for our economy. If it wasn’t for that, there would be nothing,” said De Souza, who wore a straw hat. “It’s true that the Amazon has to be protected, but this president is going to protect it.

About 60% of the Amazon region is in Brazil; although the vast forest also spans parts of Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru and Suriname.

On Monday, army Maj. Fabio da Paixão Pinheiro said officials have determined that the fires around Porto Velho have decreased as a result of rains over the last couple of days.

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Firefighters work to put out fires along the road to Jacunda National Forest, near the city of Porto Velho in the Vila Nova Samuel region which is part of Brazil’s Amazon, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019.

NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED CLOSURE AND GRADE SEPARATION OF TRINITY ROAD AT-GRADE CROSSING

STIP P-5734 TRINITY ROAD CROSSING (630657S) IN WAKE COUNTY The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to present information on the proposed closure of the Trinity Road at-grade crossing of the North Carolina Railroad (NCRR) and the replacement of the closed crossing with a grade separation.

The meeting will be held on Monday, September 9 at the Kingswood Elementary School cafeteria located at 200 East Johnston Street, in Cary from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The public may attend at any time during the meeting hours. Please note that no formal presentation will be made.

At the meeting there will be information as well as project team members who will be available to answer questions and receive feedback. The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be done via phone, email, online or mail no later than October 9, 2019.

Project information and materials can be viewed as they become available at the NCDOT Public Meeting Webpage: https://www.ncdot.gov/news/publicmeetings For additional information, contact NCDOT Project Manager, Anamika Laad, by phone at (919) 707-4705 or by email at alaad@ncdot.gov.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting.

Anyone requiring special services should contact Lauren Putnam via email at lnputnam1@ncdot.gov or by phone at (919) 707-6072 as early as possible, so that arrangements can be made.

Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

Aquellas personas que hablan español y no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.

Indonesia to move capital from sinking Jakarta to Borneo

By Niniek Karmini The Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s president says the country’s capital will move from overcrowded, sinking and polluted Jakarta to a site in sparsely populated East Kalimantan province on Borneo island, known for rainforests and orangutans.

President Joko Widodo said Monday intense studies over the past three years had resulted in the choice of the location on the eastern side of Borneo island.

The new capital city, which has not yet been named, will be in the middle of the vast archipelago nation and already has relatively complete infrastructure because it is near the cities of Balikpapan and Samarinda, Widodo said.

He said the burden has been become too heavy on Jakarta on Java island as the center of government, finance, business, trade and services as well as the location of the country’s largest airport and seaport.

Widodo said the decision was made not to move the capital elsewhere on Java because the country’s wealth and people are highly concentrated there and should be spread out.

Currently 54% of the country’s nearly 270 million people live on Java, the country’s most densely populated area.

“We couldn’t continue to allow the burden on Jakarta and Java island to increase in terms of population density,” Widodo said at a news conference in the presidential palace. “Economic disparities between Java and elsewhere would also increase.”

In an interview with The Associated Press last month, Widodo said he wants to separate the center of government from the country’s business and economic center in Jakarta.

Jakarta is an archetypical Asian mega-city with 10 million people, or 30 million including those in its greater metropolitan area. It is prone to earthquakes

and flooding and is rapidly sinking due to uncontrolled extraction of ground water. The ground water and rivers are highly contaminated. Congestion is estimated to cost the economy $6.5 billion a year.

Mineral-rich East Kalimantan was once almost completely covered by rainforests, but illegal logging has removed many of its original growth. It is home to only 3.5 million people and is surrounded by Kutai National Park, known for orangutans and other primates and mammals.

Widodo said the relocation of the capital to a 180,000-hectare (444,780-acre) site will take up a decade and cost as much as 466 trillion rupiah ($32.5 billion), of which 19% will come from the state budget and the rest will be funded by cooperation between the government and business entities and by direct investment by state-run companies and the private sector.

He said the studies determined that the best site is between two districts, North Penajam Paser and Kutai Kertanegara, an area that has minimal risk of disasters such as floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, forest fires, volcanic eruptions or landslides in the seismically active nation.

Indonesia’s founding father and first president, Sukarno, once planned to relocate the capital to Palangkaraya in Central Kalimantan province.

Infrastructure improvement has been Widodo’s signature policy and helped him win a second term in April elections.

Decades of discussions about building a new capital on Borneo island moved forward in April when Widodo approved a general relocation plan. He appealed for support for the move in an annual national address on the eve of Indonesia’s independence day on Aug. 16.

He said Monday that his government is still drafting a law on the new capital which will need to be approved by Parliament.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019

SPORTS

College football preview issue

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UNC coach Mack Brown returns to the field for real Saturday when the Tar Heels face South Carolina in the Belk College Kickoff at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

Old coach breathes new life into UNC

the Wednesday SIDELINE REPORT NHL

Hurricanes prospect Mattheos treated for testicular cancer Raleigh Stelio Mattheos, a 20-yearold Hurricanes prospect who helped the Charlotte Checkers win the 2019 Calder Cup, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in June and has undergone surgery and treatment, the NHL team announced Monday. He will miss Carolina’s training camp next month. Mattheos had surgery to remove one testicle and has under gone two months of chemotherapy treatments. He plans to resume his career once he has completed treatments and receives clearance from doctors, the team’s release said.

Matteos joined the Checkers after his junior season ended, scoring two goals and one assist in 11 regular season games.

The Winnipeg, Manitoba, native had three goals and an assist in 14 AHL playoff games, including scoring in Game 2 of the finals.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

ECU suspends 2 after arrests Greenville Two East Carolina players have been suspended from the team indefinitely after they were accused of breaking into a car. Coach Mike Houston on Sunday announced the suspensions of linebacker Delvontae Harris and cornerback Juan Powell, who were charged with felony breaking and entering of a motor vehicle early Saturday after authorities responded to a report of two men pulling on car door handles and breaking into cars. After a witness identified them, they admitted to breaking into at least one car.

TENNIS

Hurkacz wins Winston-Salem Open Winston-Salem Hubert Hurkacz claimed his first ATP World Tour title Saturday night, holding off topseeded Benoit Paire for a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory in the final of the Winston-Salem Open. The 22-year-old Hurkacz received $96,505 in prize money for the win.

There’s new attitude and fan interest, but now the games start

North Carolina Tar Heels 2018 Record: 2-9 (1-7 ACC)

By Shawn Krest North State Journal

Coach: Mack Brown (244122-1 career record, 69-46-1 at UNC)

CHAPEL HILL — At the start of his first game-week press conference, UNC coach Mack Brown announced that only 500 tickets remained for Carolina’s home opener against Miami.

What a difference nine months makes. The Tar Heels’ unorthodox move of bringing Brown back to Chapel Hill after a 22year absence — and a six-year retirement — seems to have paid off handsomely.

A program that was mired in mediocrity and fan disinterest has been revived by Brown’s return. Kenan Stadium underwent an extensive facelift, with a new players lounge, new hightech locker room and artificial turf field. The Heels are moving up the recruiting rankings, and, as Brown’s ticket update underscores, fans are hitting the ticket booth hard.

For nine months, everything has come up Carolina.

Now the games start.

“Sally (his wife) once said I’d have the best job in the country, if it wasn’t for these games,” Brown joked.

The Tar Heels have a tough schedule, especially in the first half of the season. Carolina opens with South Carolina in Charlotte — UNC hasn’t beaten a Power Five team in the opener since Indiana in 1997, the last season of Brown’s first stint at Carolina.

Carolina then has a home opener against Miami, a game that looks a little more winnable than it did in the offseason following the Canes’ ragged opener against Florida. If UNC loses that game, an 0-5 start is possible, with games at Wake Forest and home against a very good Appalachian State team and defending national champion Clemson.

The Heels have a good nucleus of talent on both sides of the ball, but, as Brown has pointed out throughout camp, there’s not much depth in several key areas.

True freshman Sam Howell won the three-way quarterback battle in fall camp. Cade Fortin chose to transfer immediately, leaving the Heels with just two scholarship quarterbacks — both

Points Per Game: 27.4

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Dave Doeren and NC State open the 2019 season at home against in-state foe East Carolina.

Doeren, Wolfpack don’t see 2019 as a rebuilding year Most of last season’s high-powered offense is gone, but NC State is still hungry for success

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal RALEIGH — The problem with having one of the most experienced teams in college football one year is that you’re destined to end up with one of the nation’s least experienced teams the next.

That’s the tradeoff coach Dave Doeren is dealing with these days as he prepares NC State for Saturday’s 2019 opener against East Carolina at Carter-Finley Stadium.

A year ago, the Wolfpack fielded an offense that combined for 152 career starts on the way to a second straight nine-win season. This year’s lineup, by contrast, will have started just 61 times — and half of those were by tackle Justin Witt and guard Josh Fedd-Jackson.

With no one on the depth chart at quarterback, running back, center or left tackle having ever started a college game, not even Doeren knows exactly what to expect from his young team.

But that doesn’t mean he’s lowered his expectations heading into his seventh year at State.

“Last year I had eight grad students that were seniors starting for me and now I have really eight seniors, so it’s different,” Doeren said.

“But it’s also a team that’s really See NC STATE, page B6

hungry to prove itself.

“We all know we have to earn our way and earn our record, and we’re going to have youthful moments.

But I’m excited to go through that with these guys and help them grow and coach and work through it. I’m not saying these things to be pessimistic. I’m excited about these guys. There’s a lot of guys trying to earn the right on the field that haven’t proven it yet.”

Of all the players that fall into that category, the one with the most to prove is quarterback Matthew McKay. A 6-foot-4, 214-pound sophomore from Raleigh’s Wakefield High School, McKay beat out Flor-

NC State Wolfpack 2018 Record: 9-4 (5-3 ACC) Coach: Dave Doeren (66-38 career record, 43-34 at NCSU) Points Per Game: 33.8 Points Allowed Per Game: 24.9 Key Returning Players: Sr. S Jarius Morehead; DE James Smith-Williams; Jr. WR Emeka Emezie Key Departed Players: QB Ryan Finley; RB Reggie Gallaspy; WR Kelvin Harmon; WR Jakobi Meyers Key Additions: Fr. RB Zonovan Knight; Gr. WR Tabari Hines; Fr. DE Savion Jackson Key Game: Clemson, Raleigh, Nov. 9

Points Allowed Per Game: 34.5 Key Returning Players: Sr. RB Antonio Williams; Jr. WR Dazz Newsome; Sr. DT Jason Strowbridge Key Departed Players: WR Anthony Ratliff-Williams; LB Cole Holcomb Key Additions: Fr. QB Sam Howell; Fr. DE Tomari Fox Key Game: Miami, Chapel Hill, Sept. 7 SCHEDULE Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 13 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 14 Nov. 23 Nov. 30

vs So. Carolina* 3:30 p.m.

Miami 8 p.m. at Wake Forest 6 p.m.

Appalachian State TBD Clemson TBD at Georgia Tech TBD at Virginia Tech TBD Duke TBD Virginia TBD at Pittsburgh 8 p.m.

Mercer TBD at NC State TBD

*at Charlotte

freshmen — to start the year.

Howell will have a deep pool of wide receivers to throw to, including Dazz Newsome, Beau Corrales and Dyami Brown. The running backs and tight ends will also be much more heavily involved in offensive coordinator Phil Longo’s new Air Raid Offense.

When the Heels do run the ball, the backs will get the chance to show why they’re the strongest unit on the roster. New London’s Antonio Williams, Michael Carter and Wallace’s Javonte Williams are all experienced backs with big-play ability.

The offensive line is young and shallow. There are only two seniors — Nick Polino and Charlie Heck — and no juniors on the roster. Brown has taken his experienced linemen to task for not being more vocal. “There’s not a guy who speaks in the offensive line,” Brown said. “They don’t speak.”

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TRENDING

John Wolford: The former Wake Forest quarterback, who played eight games with the now defunct Alliance of American Football, went 6 of 12 for 64 yards and a gamewinning touchdown pass in the Los Angeles Rams’ 10-6 win over Denver on Saturday.

Wolford — who is 17 of 29 (58.6%) for 144 yards this preseason — is competing with Brandon Allen for the Rams’ third-string job behind starter Jared Goff and backup Blake Bortles.

Lamar Miller: The Texans running back was placed on the injured reserve after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a preseason game last weekend.

Appearing in his first game this preseason, Miller was injured on his first carry on Saturday night against Dallas when defensive tackle Maliek Collins slammed into his left leg. Miller, 25, led the Texans with 210 carries for 973 yards last year.

Chris Paul: The Oklahoma City point guard and former Wake Forest star is among the athletes being featured in ESPN The Magazine’s Body issue. It will be the final print edition of the magazine’s annual issue, which showcases athletes in creative nude poses. ESPN will continue to do its Body photo shoots but will only publish them online. Brewers slugger Christian Yelich, golfer Brooks Koepka, San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane, Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman and UFC champion Amanda Nunes are among the other athletes who will be featured in this year’s issue.

beyond the box score POTENT QUOTABLES

NFL

Case Keenum beat out Colt McCoy and rookie Dwayne Haskins for the Washington Redskins’ starting quarterback job. Coach Jay Gruden announced Sunday the veteran would start Week 1 at the Philadelphia Eagles. Washington ended the 2018 season with its top two quarterbacks, Alex Smith and McCoy, sidelined with leg injuries. Before spending the 15th overall selection in April’s draft on Ohio State’s Haskins, the Redskins acquired Keenum from Denver in March.

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“These are really my family members. I’ll cry if they die.”

North Carolina running back Michael Carter on the Tar Heels’ team chemistry.

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TENNIS

GOLF

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“Each week he does things.

I mean, he’s into it.”

Giants coach Pat Shurmur on rookie quarterback Daniel Jones.

PRIME NUMBER

4 NFL starting quarterbacks who played at North Carolina colleges.

Former Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky starts for the Bears, while one-time NC State stars Philip Rivers (Chargers), Russell Wilson (Seahawks) and Jacoby Brissett (Colts) are all in line to be starters this season.

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Rory McIlroy topped Brooks Koepka and Xander Schauffele to win the Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta — and take home the $15 million record payday and the FedEx Cup. McIlroy joined Tiger Woods as the only players to win the FedEx Cup twice.

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Serena Williams cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win over Maria Sharapova in the opening round of the U.S. Open, defeating the Russian for the 19th consecutive time and improving her record in their head-to-head matches to 20-2.

NBA

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Former Hornets center Dwight Howard has rejoined the Lakers six years after his departure. The eight-time All-Star center and 15-year NBA veteran agreed to a contract Monday with Los Angeles. Howard led the NBA in rebounding while spending the 2012-13 season with the Lakers, but he clashed with Kobe Bryant and subsequently spurned Los Angeles as a free agent.

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Defense expected to lead young Devils team The Blue Devils are relying on freshmen in key spots

Duke Blue Devils 2018 Record: 8-5 (3-5 ACC) Coach: David Cutcliffe (111-101 career record, 67-72 at Duke)

By Shawn Krest North State Journal DURHAM — David Cutcliffe has long had the title of quarterback whisperer. This past spring, with one of his protégés — Daniel Jones — getting drafted by the Giants to replace, perhaps sooner than anyone expected, another protégé in Eli Manning, Cutcliffe has solidified his reputation.

This year, Cutcliffe’s reputation may get shattered, not because of any fault with Quentin Harris, who will be replacing Jones at quarterback. By all accounts, he’s up to the task.

“Quentin can really throw,” Cutcliffe said. “He can really manage a game. He’s all the things we’re looking for.”

No, Cutcliffe’s reputation will change because, despite all of Harris’ positive qualities, the real difference-maker of this year’s Duke Blue Devils should be its defense.

“It should be a strength,” Cutcliffe said. “Based on the number of playmakers we have back. Everybody looks to who’s gone every year.

OK, look how much (linebackers) Koby Quansah and Brandon Hill have played. Talk about our defensive front, which is basically back intact. The secondary, a little bit of the same thing. Look at our safeties two-deep, our cornerbacks two-deep — we’ve got really explosive, outstanding football players on defense. We’ve still got a couple banged up. I expect, come September, at some point, we’re going to get reinforcements.”

Cutcliffe didn’t even mention his defensive line, which will be led by junior Victor Dimukeje, who had 8.5 tackles for loss last season.

Tre Hornbuckle and Drew Jordan (4.0 TFL each) are battling to start at the other end spot, with Chris Rumph (8.0 TFL) providing depth.

The interior features two fifth-year

Points Per Game: 29.4 Points Allowed Per Game: 27.4 Key Returning Players: Jr. RB Deon Jackson; Jr. DE Victor Dimukeje; Sr. LB Koby Quansah Key Departed Players: QB Daniel Jones; LB Joe GilesHarris Key Additions: Fr. WR Jalon Calhoun; Fr. RT Jacob Monk Key Game: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va., Sept. 27 SCHEDULE

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Junior Deon Jackson (25) is part of an experienced running back tandem with Brittain Brown. seniors and a junior.

Quansah should be the go-to man at linebacker, after Duke lost four-year starters Joe Giles-Harris and Ben Humphreys. Quansah suffered a broken thumb late in training camp, but he could play as soon as the opener.

The secondary will be led by safeties Dylan Singleton and Michael Carter II. Cornerback and All-ACC candidate Mark Gilbert may be one of the September reinforcements Cutcliffe was talking about. He suffered a season-ending injury last year and had a setback in the offseason requiring another surgical procedure.

On offense, Harris has starting experience, filling in when Jones

was injured last season. Duke also has a pair of strong returning running backs in Deon Jackson and Brittain Brown.

Despite all the returning talent, Duke will be extremely young this year. Two true freshmen, receiver Jalon Calhoun and right tackle Jacob Monk, will start in the opener.

No true freshman has started an opener on offense for Duke since 2015, and there hasn’t been a true freshman offensive lineman in the season-opening lineup since 2007.

A total of 14 freshmen appear on Duke’s two-deep depth chart. In addition to the two true freshmen, redshirt freshmen Casey Holman (left tackle) and Shaka Heyward (weakside linebacker) are expect-

ed to start.

The receiving corps has taken some flak from the national media, who has been impressed by Jones’ preseason performance with the Giants and looking for a reason he wasn’t doing it in college. Duke has also lost TJ Rahming and two other key contributors from that group of receivers. Four of the seven receivers listed on Duke’s two-deep are freshmen, including three true freshmen.

Duke has an impossible opener, in Atlanta against Alabama. A big concern is that, with such a young team, the depth could get challenged if playing the Crimson Tide produces injuries in key positions.

At quarterback behind Harris, for

Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 27 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30

vs. Alabama* 3:30 p.m.

North Carolina A&T 6 p.m. at Mid. Tennessee 7 p.m. at Virginia Tech 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh TBD Georgia Tech TBD at Virginia TBD at North Carolina TBD Notre Dame TBD Syracuse TBD at Wake Forest TBD Miami TBD

*at Atlanta

instance, the cupboard is looking bare. Expected backup Gunnar Holmberg is out with an injury suffered in preseason practice. Chris Katrenick is unproven and looked shaky in preseason scrimmages.

Duke gets the chance to ease into the schedule following Bama week, with nonconference games against NC A&T and Middle Tennessee. Then the Blue Devils jump into the ACC schedule with a key game at Virginia Tech. A win there, and a 3-0 start to conference play is possible. A loss, and the bowl math starts to turn against Duke, with the Blue Devils possibly approaching Thanksgiving still in search of a sixth win.

Deacons defense key to Wake climbing ACC ladder Coach Dave Clawson has an offense that can put up points and now needs his D to keep opponents off the board

Wake Forest Demon Deasons 2018 Record: 7-6 (3-5 ACC) Coach: Dave Clawson (118-115 career record, 28-35 at Wake)

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal

Points Per Game: 32.8

WINSTON-SALEM — The Wake Forest football program has made numerous advancements in the five seasons Dave Clawson has been its coach.

Its facilities have undergone a major facelift, highlighted by a state-of-the-art indoor practice field. Its trophy case has become more crowded thanks to three straight bowl victories — the first time in school history that’s happened.

As much as the Deacons have accomplished since breaking a string of seven straight losing seasons in 2016, there’s still plenty of room left to grow. Or as Clawson put it: “I don’t think that we’ve reached our peak.”

The next step in the process is escaping the 7- to 8-win plateau and taking the next step toward the top of the ACC standings.

That’s easier said than done in an Atlantic Division that includes perennial national championship contender Clemson.

But with an offense that has literally rewritten the school record book over the past two years and returns most of its key components NELL REDMOND | AP PHOTO — including two experienced quarterbacks — Wake has mas- Carlos “Boogie” Basham Jr. and the Demon Deacons defense will need to up their play for Wake Forest tered at least half the equation. to reach the next level in the ACC. All it has to do now is figure out a way to play enough defense to turn those big offensive numbers clearly losing during the first half — including Memphis in the Bir- came more fundamentally sound. into big numbers in the win col- of last season. So after watching mingham Bowl — to salvage a sea- We schematically came up with his defense give up 41 points to son that could easily have flown off answers we maybe didn’t have beumn. fore.”

“I’m excited to see what we’re Boston College and 56 the follow- the rails.

It’s a scheme senior linebacker Hemphill did such a good job going to do with the whole offsea- ing week in a loss to Notre Dame, son, a whole spring, a whole sum- Clawson took drastic action by fir- that he was retained to run the de- Justin Strnad said revolves around a simplified game plan and a lot fense again this season. mer camp to implement our plan,” ing coordinator Jay Sawvel.

“Decisions like that are never more communication.

Things didn’t get much better Clawson said at the ACC’s Foot“It’s pretty similar from a strucball Kickoff event in Charlotte in right away. After a high-scoring easy to make,” Clawson said of the July. “I think our depth is good. win against Rice, Wake came out mid-season change of coordina- ture standpoint,” Strnad said. “I We need some young guys to step on the short end of a 63-3 embar- tors. “Sometimes things just aren’t think we’re going to have the abilup. You need to stay healthy. But rassment at the hands of eventual working. I felt last year, if we just ity to play a little more nickel this stayed down that path, in some year. I think it’s just good to underI think every coach would get up national champion Clemson.

But that turned out to be rock ways we’d be giving up on the sea- stand more the scheme as opposed there and say that. son. I didn’t think that was fair to to technique.

“I expect us to be better. Im- bottom.

“We’ve thrown in some changeThe defense still wasn’t a world anybody in our program. proving statistically, that’s a low “Coach Hemphill and (assistant ups, some calls that I think are gobar. I expect us to be a lot better. beater under the direction of interI think our players have bought in, im coordinator Lyle Hemphill, the head coach for defense Dave) Co- ing to help us, big situations this believe what we’re doing and that’s team’s safeties coach. But it was hen took over a very difficult sit- year on third down. I think overgood enough to beat three of the uation. But they did a really good all as a defense, I like the way we’re three-quarters of the battle.”

It was a battle the Deacons were last four opponents Wake faced job. We improved, got better, be- heading into this season.”

Key Returning Players: Jr. QB Jamie Newman; Sr. RB Cade Carney; Sr. LB Justin Strnad

Points Allowed Per Game: 33.3

Key Departed Players: WR Greg Dortch; OL Phil Haynes; DB Cameron Glenn Key Additions: R-Fr. DE Ja’Cory Johns; R-Fr. DT Rondell Bothroyd; R-Fr. WR Isaiah Isaac Key Game: UNC, WinstonSalem, Sept. 12 SCHEDULE Aug 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30

Utah State 8 p.m. at Rice 8 p.m.

North Carolina 6 p.m.

Elon TBD at Boston College TBD Louisville TBD Florida State TBD NC State TBD at Virginia Tech TBD at Clemson TBD Duke TBD at Syracuse TBD

One of the Deacons’ biggest problems over the past few seasons is their penchant for giving up big plays. Some of that can be blamed on their own offense’s explosive nature.

So in an effort to keep his defenders fresher and allow them more time between possessions to catch their breath, Clawson has pulled back the reins on his team’s sometimes too up-tempo attack.

“We purposely and very intentionally slowed down at the end of the year,” the coach said.

It was a move appreciated by Strnad and fellow returners such as lineman Boogie Basham, and defensive backs Essang Bassey and Amari Henderson.

“To be honest with you, with the tempo our offense plays with, any time we can have somebody take one to the house it’s a little breather for the defense,” Strnad said.

“You get a little time on the sidelines to catch your breath. (That’s) really helpful to winning ballgames.”

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Quarterbacks not one size fits all around the state A look at who’s under center in NC No position in any sport has more of an impact on the success of its team than the quarterback has in football. That’s what made preparations for this week’s season opening college games so interesting for teams here in North Carolina.

Virtually every FBS program in the state has gone through a competition to determine its starter under center, with at least one — at Charlotte — apparently going right down to the wire on game day before finally being settled.

While some of those quarterback battles were in name alone, as was the case at East Carolina with semi-incumbents Holton Ahlers and Reid Herring, the uncertainty has only heightened anticipation for what promises to be an unpredictable 2019 season.

The two most closely watched situations were at North Carolina and NC State, where several players with little to no experience fought it out for the starting jobs.

While the Wolfpack’s Dave Doeren opted to hand over the keys of his rebuilt offense to the most known quantity of the bunch, redshirt sophomore Matthew McKay, the Tar Heels’ Mack Brown went the other direction to begin his second act in Chapel Hill by choosing true freshman Sam Howell.

Unlike his Triangle counterparts, Wake Forest’s Dave Clawson had the opposite riddle to solve. Instead of having to choose from a quarterback pool with a combined 39 college snaps to its credit, he had two players — junior Jamie Newman and sophomore Sam Hartman — that combined to lead the Deacons to seven wins and a bowl game a year ago.

It was a similar story at ECU, without the wins. But even though both candidates had starting experience, the outcome of their competition was never really in question because of Ahlers’ size, arm strength and status as a homegrown hero.

At least two teams didn’t have to spend much time worrying about their quarterback situations this summer.

Appalachian State’s new coach, former NC State offensive coordinator Eliah Drinkwitz, hit the jackpot by inheriting Zac Thomas, the reigning Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, while at Duke, the ultimate quarterback guru David Cutcliffe has Quentin Harris, who filled in admirably last season in relief of firstround NFL Draft pick Daniel Jones.

Here’s a look at all the starting quarterbacks, how they won their jobs and what they bring to the table (that is, until their respective coaches decide it’s time to make a change).

Starting left going clockwise: App State’s Zac Thomas is the most experienced of the state’s starting quarterbacks despite taking the reins of the Mountaineers’ offense only last season; Holton Ahlers passed up Power 5 schools to stay home and play ECU, where he will start as a sophomore; Jamie Newman beat out Sam Hartman to be Wake Forest’s starter; Duke’s Quentin Harris has big shoes to fill after Daniel Jones was a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Holton Ahlers

Quentin Harris

Sam Howell

Matthew McKay

Jamie Newman

Zac Thomas

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East Carolina Sophomore, 6-3, 235 Greenville (D.H. Conley HS)

Duke Senior, 6-1, 201 Wilton, Conn.

North Carolina Freshman, 6-1, 225 Monroe (Sun Valley HS)

NC State Sophomore, 6-4, 215 Raleigh (Wakefield HS)

Wake Forest Junior, 6-4, 230 Graham (Graham HS)

Appalachian State Junior, 6-1, 210 Trussville, Ala.

Charlotte 49ers Soph., 5-10, 192 | Grad., 6-1, 210 Mocksville (Davie Co.) | Cleveland

Career Record: 1-4

Career Record: 2-0

Career Record: 0-0

Career Record: 0-0

Career Record: 3-1

Career Record: 10-1

Career Passing Statistics: 127 of 263, 1,785 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT, 48.0 percentage

Career Passing Statistics: 41 of 81, 510 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT, 50.6 completion percentage

Career Passing Statistics: First college season

Career Passing Statistics: 7 of 8, 38 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 87.5 completion percentage

Career Passing Statistics: 84 of 141, 1,083 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT, 59.6 completion percentage

Career Passing Statistics: 165 of 264, 2,072 yards, 21 TD, 6 INT, 63.0 completion percentage

McKay saw only limited action in six games behind Ryan Finley last season, but that was enough to make him the most experienced quarterback on the Wolfpack’s roster this year. That ended up being one of the main determining factors in helping him win the starting job after a three-man competition with Florida State transfer Bailey Hockman and redshirt freshman Devin Leary.

“Matt’s accuracy, his leadership, ability to really protect the team with his decision-making and his consistent play really is what prevailed,” coach Dave Doeren said Monday upon announcing his decision. McKay has been described as a mix of the Wolfpack’s two most recent quarterbacks — Finley and Jacoby Brissett, both of whom are in the NFL now. He’s a dual-threat prospect who can stand in the pocket and throw downfield as Finley did, but he can also make things happen on his own when a play breaks down and gain yardage with his legs. He also has a good head on his shoulders, having earned Academic AllACC honors in each of his three years at State.

Newman was neck-and-neck for the starting job with true freshman Sam Hartman at this time last year before being sidelined by a groin injury. After spending most of the season as a backup, he finally got his opportunity when Hartman got hurt. And he made the most of it. In his first career start, on a Thursday night at NC State, he led the Deacons to a come-from-behind 27-23 win — hitting tight end Jack Freudenthal with a 32-yard touchdown pass with 30 seconds left for the victory. He also helped his team gain postseason eligibility with a rout of Duke in the regular season finale, then won MVP honors at the Birmingham Bowl by throwing for 328 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for three more scores, including the game-winner with 34 seconds remaining. At 6-foot-4, he is the tallest quarterback in Wake Forest history, and at 230 pounds, he is built solidly enough to be an effective runner with the ability to run over or around defenders. He won the starting job this year by beating out Hartman in preseason camp. “We just felt the overall body of work, Jamie gives us the best opportunity to win,” coach David Clawson said. “But we can certainly win with Sam as well.”

Thomas had the unenviable task of replacing record-setting passer Taylor Lamb last season, but it took only one game for him to make a name for himself. In his first career start, the dualthreat sophomore led the Mountaineers into overtime before falling just short against nationally ranked Penn State.

It turned out to be Thomas’ only loss as a starter on the way to one of the best seasons in school history. Not only did he account for 2,039 yards and 21 touchdowns through the air while completing 63 percent of his passes, he also rushed for 504 yards and another 10 scores while becoming the first App State quarterback in 35 years to throw and catch a touchdown pass in the same game. Thomas will have to make some adjustments this season under new coach Eliah Drinkwitz, most notably taking some snaps from under center rather than exclusively in the shotgun.

But with 1,000-yard rusher Darrynton Evans and his top two receivers back from last year, he’ll have an abundance of weapons to help him be just as productive.

Ahlers became the “face of the franchise” the moment he picked ECU over Power 5 suitors Florida, Georgia and NC State. A four-star recruit, the Greenville native whose father is the PA announcer at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium has the look, size and arm strength to lead the Pirates back to respectability after three straight 3-9 seasons under Scottie Montgomery. Although Ahlers got off to a slow start while being used primarily as a runner during the four games Herring started to begin last season, he showed flashes of his talent once he was promoted to the starting job in Week 7 against Central Florida. His most impressive contribution, besides leading the team in rushing, was that he was intercepted just three times while throwing for 12 touchdowns in 263 passing attempts. “He’s like a lightning bolt,” outside receiver Mydreon Vines said. “He’s so fast and he can throw. He’s so smart.” There are still areas in which Ahlers needs to improve, most notably a completion percentage of just 48.3%.

But with a better offensive line and a new scheme that puts more emphasis on run-pass options, he could be poised for a breakout season in 2019.

Replacing first-round NFL draft pick Daniel Jones is nothing new for Harris.

He was called upon to do it several times last season after Jones suffered an injury in the second game against Northwestern. He was forced into two starts — against Baylor and NC Central — and the Blue Devils won both. Harris is a dual-threat quarterback who got plenty of experience while throwing for eight touchdowns and ran for seven more a year ago. The big test now will be to see how he adjusts to the permanent starting role and what kind of leader he becomes. Coach David Cutcliffe, who knows a little something about developing top quarterbacks, doesn’t sound worried about him doing either.

“The thing that Quentin Harris didn’t have to do, he didn’t have to become a leader,” Cutcliffe said this summer at the ACC’s Football Kickoff event in Charlotte. “He’s been a leader in our program. If you just heard him speak, you realize what type of young man he is. He speaks volumes of the character in our program. … Quentin is brilliant, just plain and simple brilliant. You can coach him intellectually, you can coach him, he understands what the concepts are and what we’re trying to do.”

Howell is one of the crown jewels of coach Mack Brown’s first recruiting class back with the Tar Heels, a consensus four-star prospect who flipped from Florida State shortly after Brown was hired. He’s a pro-style passer who threw for 13,415 yards (the second-most in state history) and 145 touchdowns in his high school career. The 2018 North Carolina Player of the Year has already had a taste of top competition by posting standout performances in both the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and the AllAmerican Bowl in San Antonio, a game in which he completed 11 of 13 passes for 167 yards and a score while also rushing for a touchdown. He won a threeplayer battle with Jace Ruder and Cade Fortin, who has since opted to transfer, to become the first true freshman ever to start an opener for UNC. “He’s probably throwing the ball the best right now,” offensive coordinator Phil Longo said.

“He does have the ability to run the football, and he’s done an incredible job learning the system.”

Career Record: 4-2 (Reynolds), 0-0 (Kean) Career Passing Statistics: Reynolds — 100 of 154, 1,173 yards, 6 TD 2 INT, 65.0 completion percentage; Kean — 40 of 71, 333 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT, 56.3 completion percentage Reynolds is the returning starter who played well before getting hurt against Western Kentucky in Week 6. He’s small in stature, but it’s hard to argue with his production while healthy in his first college season. He completed 65 percent of his passes and led the 49ers to a 4-2 start before giving way to Evan Sherriffs for the remainder of the season. Sherriffs, a graduate student, was also in the mix for the starting job heading into preseason camp, but has since been surpassed by Kean. A graduate transfer from South Florida, Kean (pictured) is more of a traditional pro-style quarterback than Reynolds.

He saw action in 16 games over his three seasons with the Bulls, throwing for a 23-yard touchdown on his first college play in 2016 against Towson — a game in which he passed for two scores. New coach Will Healy is playing it close to the vest as to which will start Thursday’s season opener against Gardner-Webb, but chances are both quarterbacks will see action before all is said and done.

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Houston hits reset button entering first season with ECU The Pirates open their schedule at NC State — the site of 2018’s season-ending 58-3 loss

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal

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Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans stepped in for injured senior Jalin Moore last season and is now considered a pro prospect.

Appalachian State ready to compete with the big boys One of the nation’s winningest teams has two big Power Five showdowns

By Shawn Krest North State Journal CLEMSON, ALABAMA, Ohio State, Oklahoma.

Since the start of the 2015 season, those four teams — perennial college football playoff contenders — are the only teams in FBS with a better winning percentage than Appalachian State.

The Mountaineers are 41-11 over that span for a .788 percentage, and, if things go as expected this season, that number could be rising.

App returns 10 of 11 starters on offense and six on defense from last season’s 11-2 Sun Belt champions.

With most key contributors coming back, the biggest change in Boone is on the sideline, where Scott Satterfield took his 4-0 bowl record to Louisville. He’s been replaced as App head coach by Eliah Drinkwitz, who most recently was the architect of the record-breaking NC State offense as Dave Doeren’s offensive coordinator.

The Mountaineers return starting quarterback Zac Thomas, who threw for 21 touchdowns and more than 2,000 yards last season and ran for 10 more scores.

He’s on the watch lists for the O’Brien, Maxwell, Manning and Camp awards.

Also returning is leading rusher Darrynton Evans, who gained 1,187 yards last season and scored seven touchdowns. He’s on the watch lists for the Camp, Walker and Hornung awards, as well as being on the radar of several NFL teams.

Evans’ breakout season helped the team withstand the loss of Jalin Moore, the sixth-leading rusher in program history who went down with an injury in the fifth game last season. He’s now busy trying to make the New York Jets roster and is the most significant loss on offense for the Mountaineers.

NC STATE from page B1 ida State transfer Bailey Hockman and redshirt freshman Devin Leary in a three-way battle for the starting job.

It’s a competition Doeren said came down to McKay’s leadership, performance in practice and experience as the only quarterback in the program with actual game experience. He completed 7 of 8 passes for 87 yards and scored a rushing touchdown as a backup in six games last season.

SCHEDULE Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 10 Oct. 19 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 21 Nov. 30

East Carolina noon West. Carolina 12:30 p.m. at West Virginia noon Ball State TBD at Florida State TBD Syracuse 8 p.m. at Boston College TBD at Wake Forest TBD Clemson TBD Louisville TBD at Georgia Tech 8 p.m.

North Carolina TBD

Cornelius product Corey Sutton is also back. He had 44 catches for 773 yards and 10 scores last season. Tight end Collin Reed also returns after earning third-team All-Sun Belt honors.

Center Noah Hannon and first-team All-Sun Belt left tackle Victor Johnson lead a returning group of five offensive linemen who have started games for App. The Mountaineers also added two grad transfers to the offense in lineman Joey Cave (Tennessee) and Western Michigan wide receiver Keishawn Watson.

Cave walked on at Tennessee and switched from defensive line.

Watson was WMU’s leading receiver in 2017, catching 41 balls and seven touchdowns. He also threw two touchdown passes that year. Last season, he had 25 catches for 330 yards and two scores.

The defense may not be quite as loaded as the other side of the ball, but App State returns plenty of talent. Thomasville’s Akeem Davis-Gaither had 105 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks, seven pass breakups and two forced fumbles at linebacker last year.

He’s up for the Bednarik and Butkus awards.

Hometown product Jordan Fehr joins Davis-Gaither at linebacker after a first-team All-Sun Belt season last year. Noel Cook, who led App with 11.5 tackles-forloss last year, rounds out one of the best linebacking corps outside of Power Five — and better than many inside of it.

Safeties Desmond Franklin and Josh Thomas each recorded four interceptions last year.

Both are back and on the Thorpe Award watch list.

The secondary is bolstered by Illinois State grad transfer Willie Edwards, who started at corner each of the last two seasons.

The defense has to fill in for some departed contributors, including corners Clifton Duck and Tae Hayes, as well as linebacker Anthony Flory.

App is currently the only team in the state getting preseason poll votes, and the Mountaineers will have a chance to establish their presence as a North Carolina foot-

“Matt’s accuracy, his leadership, ability to really protect the team with his decision-making and his consistent play really is what prevailed,” Doeren said Monday at his first weekly press conference of the new season.

“You can look at, we do anyway, the quarterbacks in three ways — your offensive system, their mastery of that; their situational IQ, how they apply the game of football to situational football; and then their ability to recognize defensive structure. Throughout the spring, this is an area that Matt has just had a lead.”

The good news for McKay is that even with the loss of 1,000-yard receivers Kelvin Harmon and Jakobi Meyers — both of whom are on NFL rosters — he still has an experienced receiving corps to target.

Junior Emeka Emezie had 53 catches and five touchdowns last season, sophomore Thayer Thomas had 34 catches and junior C.J. Riley had 28 while graduate transfer Tabari Hines played three seasons at Wake Forest before seeing action in four games during an in-

ball factor with a September trip to Chapel Hill to face the Tar Heels. Depending on UNC’s start, there’s a good chance App will be favored in that game.

It might not be the same as winning at Michigan, but a win over the Heels would serve notice in the state. The Mountaineers also travel to South Carolina in November. App also managed to secure bye weeks in the weeks leading into both of those Power Five showdown games.

In conference, the Mountaineers face Georgia Southern (10-3 last year) at home on Halloween and finish the regular season Nov. 30 at Troy (10-3) in a game that could determine which team wins the Sun Belt East.

Appalachian State Mountaineers 2018 Record: 11-2 (7-1 Sun Belt) Coach: Eliah Drinkwitz (0-0 career record) Points Per Game: 37.3 Points Allowed Per Game: 15.5 Key Returning Players: Jr. QB Zac Thomas; Jr. RB Darrynton Evans; Sr. LB Noel Cook Key Departed Players: CB Clifton Duck; RB Jalin Moore Key Additions: Gr. CB Willie Edwards, Gr. WR Keishawn Watson Key Game: North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Sept. 21 SCHEDULE Aug 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 9 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Oct. 31 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 29

E. Tennessee St. 3:30 p.m.

Charlotte 3:30 p.m. at North Carolina TBD Coastal Carolina 3:30 p.m. at Louisiana 8 p.m.

La.-Monroe 3:30 p.m. at South Alabama TBD vs. Ga. Southern 8 p.m. at South Carolina TBD Georgia State 2 p.m.

Texas State 2:30 p.m. at Troy 6 p.m.

GREENVILLE — Mike Houston had just coached what would be his final game at James Madison last December, a 23-20 loss to Colgate in the second round of the FCS playoffs.

On the flight home, knowing he’d be interviewing for the East Carolina job the next morning, he decided to do some advance preparation by checking out the score of the Pirates’ makeup game against NC State that same day.

What he saw shocked him.

The team he was about to inherit didn’t just lose. It got embarrassed to the tune of 58-3 in a game that was so lopsided, the Wolfpack let offensive center Garrett Bradbury line up in the backfield and score a touchdown.

“That’s a noncompetitive outcome,” Houston said. “It probably painted a true picture of what I was getting ready to discuss becoming a part of. It probably isn’t a bright spot, but it kind of gives us a starting point for where we were when I was hired on Dec. 3.

“That’s Ground Zero as far as the program under our leadership, and we’ve made drastic improvements since that day.”

Though the bar hasn’t been set particularly high considering the starting point, Houston and his players will get a chance to find out just how much improvement they’ve made since the coaching change when they take on NC State in a rematch at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday.

It isn’t often that the same two teams that finished one season against one another play again to start the next one. But as Houston is quick to point out, the only real similarities between the bookend matchups are the logos on the helmets and the venue at which the game will be played.

“That game is such an outlier when you look at it,” the new coach said of the hastily scheduled game that served as a replacement for earlier cancellations caused by Hurricane Florence. “They lost their head coach three days before and certainly the program was in disarray.

You go into that with a lot of injuries against a really good football team, it was a recipe for disaster.”

Houston, who replaced Scottie Montgomery after a third straight 3-9 season, said it makes him sick to his stomach every time he watches a replay of the rout in Raleigh. Specifically, he’s more upset with the Pirates’ lack of pride and effort in the game than he is at State for inflicting such a beating.

“That’s a tough situation that those kids were put in last year,” he said. “I think we’re in a different situation now and there’s more stability in the program today. That’s obvious.”

Not only will the Pirates return to Carter-Finley with a new coaching staff, but they’ll also line up with a full complement of players — something they weren’t able to do the last time because of a rash of debilitating injuries.

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Junior Emeka Emezie is part of an experienced NC State receiving corps.

East Carolina Pirates 2018 Record: 3-9 (1-7 AAC) Coach: Mike Houston (80-25 career record) Points Per Game: 22.8 Points Allowed Per Game: 37.3 Key Returning Players: Soph. QB Holton Ahlers; Jr. S Davondre Robinson; Sr. PK Jake Verity Key Departed Players: DE Nate Harvey; WR Trevon Brown, OT Garrett McGhin Key Additions: Fr. CB Ja’Quan Mcmillian; Fr. RB Demetrius Mauney Key Game: NC State, Raleigh, Aug. 31 SCHEDULE Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 23 Nov. 30

at NC State noon Gardner-Webb 6 p.m. at Navy 3:30 p.m.

William & Mary TBD at Old Dominion 6 p.m.

Temple 8 p.m. at UCF TBD South Florida TBD Cincinnati TBD at SMU TBD at UConn TBD Tulsa TBD

Among those sidelined for last year’s debacle was quarterback Holton Ahlers, who in addition to throwing 12 touchdowns with only three interceptions as a freshman, also led the team in rushing.

While Ahlers and his teammates still feel the sting about what happened last December and are anxious to get another shot at the Wolfpack, they’re not consumed by thoughts of revenge. Rather than trying to make amends for the past, they’re more interested in looking ahead and making the most of their opportunity for a fresh start.

“We remember that (State game), and we’re excited that it’s our first game this year,” Ahlers said. “But we’re going to focus on us because we know it all comes down to us. If we do our job, we’ll be in the game.”

Houston is so confident that ECU will give a better accounting of itself on Saturday that he’s taken to Twitter to “guarantee” the final score won’t be anything close to 58-3.

“It’s been a long time since I was part of a game like that, and I have no interest in going backwards,” he said. “I have no interest in going through that ever again, so hopefully there’s some internal motivation there.”

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East Carolina junior safety Davondre Robinson led the Pirates with 48 solo tackles in 2018.

jury-shortened 2018 at Oregon.

There’s also plenty of familiar faces on the defensive side of the ball, where a veteran secondary led by team captains Jarius Morehead and Nick McCloud heads a unit that will be called upon to carry the team while the offense works through its growing pains.

But even on defense, freshmen and redshirt freshmen are all over the depth chart. It’s a group that includes starting end Joseph Boletepeli and backup Savion Jackson, along with linebackers Drake Thomas, C.J. Hart and Payton Wilson.

“There’s a lot of guys that got valuable reps (during camp) in positions that were open, that we had to make decisions on,” Doeren said. “We rotate a lot at certain positions, and with our tempo on offense, you’ll see a lot of different skill players at receiver and running back. We’ve always rotated on our defensive front, probably the area that we have the most depth that we haven’t had is at linebacker. And so you will see some guys throughout the game.”

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For Charlotte, new coach, plenty of returning players may be recipe for bowl game 49ers were one game shy of eligibility last year

By Shawn Krest North State Journal LAST YEAR, Charlotte had its best year since reviving the program in 2015. It wasn’t good enough.

The team finished 5-7, its fourth straight losing season, and Brad Lambert, the only coach the program has had, was let go.

In his place is Will Healy, the 2017 FCS coach of the year, who jumps up a level to FCS after rebuilding Austin Peay. Healy inherited a Peay team that went 0-11 and managed to improve it to 8-4 in just one year.

Things aren’t quite as bleak in Charlotte, but the 49ers hope he can still work some of his magic on the team.

Working in Healy’s favor, the 49ers have several key pieces returning.

On offense, Charlotte returns the two quarterbacks who started games last season in Chris Reynolds and Evan Shirreffs. Reynolds completed almost 65 percent of his passes, throwing for 1,173 yards before he went down to injury and missed the second half of the season.

Also in the mix at quarterback is USF graduate transfer Brett Kean, who spent three years as backup quarterback for the Bulls, throwing for 333 yards and three scores.

Healy still hasn’t chosen a starter.

Whoever starts under center will likely be handing it off regularly. Benny LeMay, the second-leading rusher in Conference USA last season and a unanimous preseason first-teamer, returns after rushing for 1,243 yards and 11

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Returning Charlotte running back Benny LeMay ranked second in Conference USA in rushing last season with 1,243 yards. touchdowns last year. His backup, Aaron McAllister, also returns.

The receiving corps took a hit when Rico Arnold suffered a foot injury in the spring. Victor Tucker, who led Charlotte with 54 catches and 712 yards, will be the top target for the quarterback. The team also adds tight end Christian Roberson, a grad transfer from Mississippi State.

The offensive line loses Nate Davis, who became the second NFL Draft pick in school histo-

ry. Cameron Clark, one of the top tackles in the conference, and center Jaelin Fisher, a Rimington Award nominee, return to solidify the line.

The defense doesn’t have anywhere near as many question marks as the offense. Charlotte returns seven starters, including five of the top six tacklers.

Alex Highsmith is a first-team All-CUSA selection after getting 17.5 tackles for loss last season.

Tyriq Harris, who plays on the oth-

er side of the line from Highsmith, was fifth on the team in tackles last year.

The linebackers lose Juwan Foggie, third on the team in tackles last season and first with a team-record six interceptions, but Jeff Gemmell returns to build on his 87 tackles, nine tackles for loss and four sacks.

Safety Ben DeLuca led the team with 92 tackles last year and anchors a veteran secondary. Corner Nafees Lyon tied for the team lead with five pass breakups. The team also adds a grad transfer from Tennessee in corner Marquill Osborne.

Charlotte also features the conference’s best kicker in Jonathan Cruz, who was named to CUSA’s first team in the preseason.

Healy would like nothing better than to lead Charlotte to that elusive bowl berth in his first year as head coach. He won’t get much cooperation from the schedule, however.

While the Niners have winnable nonconference home games, against Gardner-Webb and UMass, the road non-cons could be death marches.

Charlotte heads to Appalachian State on Sept. 7, then travels to national champion Clemson two weeks later. App beat Charlotte 45-9 last season. Both games this year could rival that score in lopsidedness.

Still likely reeling from Clemson, Charlotte will host FAU in its conference opener the following week. The Owls, 5-7 last year, aren’t quite a must-win, but the path to a bowl becomes much smoother if Charlotte gets that win under its belt.

Charlotte also faces Marshall, North Texas and FIU, all ninewin teams last year. On the flip

Rivera downplays Panthers’ offensive woes, says calm down Quarterback Cam Newton left his first appearance of the preseason with a foot injury

By Steve Reed The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — The Panthers offense has been downright terrible in the preseason.

But Carolina coach Ron Rivera downplayed his team’s lack of production and doesn’t seem worried about the doldrums carrying over to the regular season.

“First of all, you have to take into account who is playing — that’s probably the biggest thing,” Rivera said Monday. “If we went off of that, I think maybe we can all calm down, take a breath and see what happens.”

Rivera has taken an ultraconservative approach to the preseason this year — much more so than in the years past — resting his starters to limit the risk of injury.

Cam Newton, running back Christian McCaffrey and tight end Greg Olsen were held out of the first two preseason games. They only played three possessions (or 11 plays) in a 10-3 loss to the Patriots last week with Newton leaving with a foot sprain.

“To me it’s always about playing the games that count,” Rivera said.

While Rivera doesn’t seem worried, at least one veteran player struck a note of caution.

Olsen, one of the team’s captains, said even though it’s the preseason it’s still important to produce.

“In this league you just can’t all of a sudden turn a switch and say we are going to be good now,” Olsen said.

But the goal now for the Panthers is to get Newton healthy enough for the regular season.

The 2015 league MVP threw passes on the side during practice Monday in sweats and Rivera remains optimistic his ninthyear quarterback is on pace to play Sept. 8 against the Rams. Newton is also coming off arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder, but his arm strength appears fine.

Newton and the rest of the team’s starters will not play

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton drops back to pass against the New England Patriots last Thursday in his first game action of the preseason. He left the game with a foot strain. against the Steelers on Thursday night.

That means more of Kyle Allen, rookie Will Grier and Taylor Heinicke, three quarterbacks who have two career NFL regular season starts between them.

That lack of experience has been evident in the preseason.

The Panthers managed a paltry 99 yards and seven first downs against the Patriots last week.

That came one week after Carolina was limited to 258 yards and one late-game touchdown in a 27-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills in a game that wasn’t even competitive.

“The young guys can focus in on what they need to, and quite honestly it gives Cam a little more rest,” Rivera said. “Things are going great with Cam’s shoulder, so now he’s getting a chance to rest a little bit. We’re looking at it that way.”

“In this league you just can’t all of a sudden turn a switch and say we are going to be good now.”

Greg Olsen, Panthers tight end

Allen, who has been working as Carolina’s No. 2 quarterback, has been particularly underwhelming.

He completed just 3 of 16 passes for 16 yards against New England and failed to generate any momentum on offense.

“Disappointed, but not discouraged,” Allen said of the offense, echoing the coaching staff’s mes-

side, the Niners get winnable road games at UTEP (1-11), Western Kentucky (3-9) and Old Dominion (4-8). Splitting those six games — three against good teams, three against poor ones — as well as the four nonconference contests puts Charlotte at 5-5.

The two games that could determine if Healy leads the 49ers to a bowl, or at least improves the team from last year’s record, are home contests against Florida Atlantic and 8-6 Middle Tennessee.

Charlotte 49ers 2018 Record: 5-7 (4-4 CUSA) Coach: Will Healy (13-21 career record) Points Per Game: 21.7 Points Allowed Per Game: 26.6 Key Returning Players: Sr. DE Alex Highsmith; Sr. RB Ben LeMay; Sr. LB Jeff Gemmell Key Departed Players: LB Juwan Foggie; OL Nate Davis Key Additions: Gr. QB Brett Kean; Sr. CB Marquill Osborne Key Game: Florida Atlantic, Charlotte, Sept. 28 SCHEDULE Aug. 29 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 23 Nov. 30

Gardner-Webb 7:30 p.m. at App State 3:30 p.m.

UMass 6 p.m. at Clemson TBD Florida Atlantic 3:30 p.m. at Florida Intl.

7 p.m. at W. Kentucky 4 p.m.

North Texas 3:30 p.m.

Mid. Tennessee 3:30 p.m. at UTEP 3 p.m.

Marshall 3:30 p.m. at Old Dominion 2 p.m.

UNC from page B1 On defense, Carolina is using an aggressive blitzing attack that is the brainchild of new coordinator Jay Bateman. The defensive line will be anchored in the middle by the impressive tandem of Aaron Crawford and Jason Strowbridge.

Crawford returns from an injury that cost him most of last season, as does end Allen Cater, who will be playing a hybrid end/outside linebacker pass rushing position this year. Tomon Fox will be the other end/linebacker, with his little brother Tomari, a true freshman, having the chance to also contribute on the line.

The true linebackers will miss last season’s leading tackler Cole Holcomb, who graduated, but they have an impressive new addition in former quarterback Chazz Surratt, who gained 15 pounds of muscle and has a chance to start the opener. Dominque Ross, who was a forgotten man last season, has also been reborn in the new defense.

The secondary has two proven safeties in Myles Wolfolk and Myles Dorn, as well as corners Patrice Rene and Trey Morrison.

Bateman has the defensive backs cross-training at all positions in the secondary, however, the better to disguise and deceive when planning blitzes.

Special teams need to be rebuilt, with UNC losing last year’s punter, kicker and both long snappers to graduation while All-ACC return man Anthony Ratliff-Williams left early for the NFL. True freshmen will handle the punting and both snapping jobs (one of them manned by New London’s Drew Little).

sage to players.

On paper, the Panthers would appear to have a solid corps of weapons including Newton, McCaffrey, Olsen and speedy wide receivers DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel. But with so little playing time, it has been difficult to get a read on where the Panthers are as the regular season approaches.

“I know everyone on this offense is confident that we can have an explosive just like last year,” Allen said.

No Gano Graham Gano has yet to kick in the preseason while recovering from an injury to his plant leg. Rivera said he hopes to know more about Gano’s status in the next couple of days. Backup kicker Joey Slye has been a bright spot during the preseason making all six field goal attempts.

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North Carolina safety Myles Wolfolk will be relied on to bring stability to the Tar Heels secondary.

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entertainment Loughlin, husband expected in court amid spat over lawyers

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Missy Elliott poses in the press room with the Video Vanguard award at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, in Newark, N.J.

Missy Elliott honored at MTV VMAs; Swift wins top prize The Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. — The incomparable career of Missy Elliott, the rapper-singer-songwriter-producer-dancer whose music videos have moved the needle over the last two decades, was honored at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, where Taylor Swift also took center stage with her gay pride anthem, “You Need to Calm Down.”

Elliott earned the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and brought her colorful, eccentric and groundbreaking music videos to life, from “Work It” to “Lose Control,” on Monday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

She even sported the inflated trash bag she wore with confidence and charisma in the video for “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” in 1997 during the performance.

“I’ve worked diligently for over two decades and I never thought I would be standing up here receiving this award,” Elliott said.

The 48-year-old game-chang-

er also dedicated her award to the dance community and said her music video inspirations included Janet Jackson, Madonna, Peter Gabriel and Busta Rhymes.

She also honored the late R&B icon Aaliyah, whom she was close to and collaborated with, during her acceptance speech. The 18th anniversary of Aaliyah’s death was Sunday.

“Aaliyah, I love you. We miss you,” Elliott said.

Other impressive performers Monday included former Fifth Harmony member Normani, who won for best R&B video and brought her recently praised “Motivation” video to life thanks to her skilled dance moves; Spanish singer Rosalia, who also danced with precision and won best Latin and best choreography awards; and rapper-singer Lizzo, who transformed into a gospel singer as she wowed the audience with the upbeat anthem “Good As Hell,” her 2016 song that reached new heights this year. She also sang “Truth Hurts,” which was released in 2017 but became a

worldwide hit this year.

The VMAs, which took place in New Jersey for the first time, closed with a superb performance by artists who are from the Garden State — including Queen Latifah, Redman, Wyclef Jean, Naughty

by Nature and Fetty Wap. Rapper-actor Ice-T, who has loudly represented the West Coast, introduced the performance and reminded the audience that he was born in Newark.

Swift kicked off the VMAs, going from eye-popping pop star to guitar-strumming singer-songwriter. She gave a colorful performance of “You Need to Calm Down” — which won video of the year — and later grabbed her guitar to sing the ballad “Lover,” the title track from her album released Friday.

“I just want to say that this is a fan-voted award, so I first want to say thank you to the fans because in this video several points were made, so you voting for this video means that you want a world where we’ll all treated equally.”

Swift and a number of cast members from the video appeared onstage to accept the honor. The video for “You Need to Calm Down,” a song in which Swift calls out traditional Americans and her own haters, featured a number of famous faces, including Ellen DeGeneres, Laverne Cox, RuPaul and the cast of “Queer Eye.” Before the video’s release, Swift announced that she supported the Equality Act. “You Need to Calm Down” also won the video for good honor. Todrick Hall, the multi-faceted entertainer who has appeared in some of Swift’s videos, includ-

New Disney park attractions will have Mary Poppins, Wakanda The Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — Mary Poppins. Wakanda. Rapunzel. A hodge-podge of beloved characters and settings would hardly fit in the same sentence if not for the fact they’re all coming to Disney parks or cruise ships within the next few years.

Disney Parks chairman Bob Chapek announced the new attractions over the weekend at the company’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California.

The first Mary Poppins attraction at a Disney park is headed to Epcot as part of the transformation of the Florida park. Appropriately, the Cherry Tree Lane neighborhood will be housed in the United Kingdom pavilion in World Showcase.

Other changes are afoot in Epcot’s World Showcase, the area around a lagoon that shows off pavilions from almost a dozen na-

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From left, “Star Wars” film franchise creator George Lucas, cast members Billy Dee Williams and Mark Hamill, Walt Disney Co. tions.

Next year, the French pavilion is adding a new attraction based on the animated film “Ratatouille,” as well as a new French restaurant.

The French pavilion also will host a sing-along with songs from the

film, “Beauty and the Beast” starting next January.

Both the Canada and China pavilions are getting new movies showcasing their countries, and Disney officials said a new nighttime extravaganza will offer vari-

ing “You Need to Calm Down,” accepted the honor.

“If you’re a young child that’s out there watching this show who is different, who feels misunderstood, we’ve never needed you more than now to share your art, share your stories, share your truth with the world no matter what you identify as, who you identify as, who you love, this is such a beautiful place,” said Hall, who co-executive produced the video.

Swift won three honors, tying with Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish for most wins of the night.

Grande, named artist of the year, and Eilish, who won best new artist, didn’t attend the VMAs. BTS also didn’t attend the show, hosted by comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, but they won two honors: best group and best K-pop.

Other winners included Cardi B, who took home best hiphop for “Money”; Jonas Brothers’ “Sucker” won best pop; “Senorita,” which Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello performed during the show, won best collaboration and best cinematography; and the Chainsmokers and Bebe Rexha’s “Call You Mine” won best dance.

Megan the Stallion, who performed during the pre-show, won best power anthem with her new hit, “Hot Girl Summer,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Nicki Minaj.

Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Old Town Road,” the longest-running No. 1 song in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, won song of the year and best direction.

“This is my first award ever,” the 20-year-old newcomer said.

ous interpretations of classic Disney songs from people all over the world.

In other parts of Epcot, a “Guardians of the Galaxy” ride is planned, as well as a new restaurant at the Mission: Space pavilion.

Elsewhere in Disney’s “parkdom,” ‘’Avenger Campus” areas are planned for Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris, based on “The Avengers” movie franchise. Both campuses will have Spider-Man attractions.

The California park will have an Avengers Headquarters which will become the entrance to a ride that features the Avengers on a mission in Wakanda, the fictional land from the film “Black Panther.”

Disney is bringing online three new cruise ships, including Disney Wish, upon which the image of Rapunzel will grace the stern when it starts sailing in 2021.

Disney also is building a “Zootopia”-themed land at Shanghai Disney Resort.

Details on the new attractions were made just days before the new “Star Wars” land is opening at Walt Disney World on Thursday.

An identical land opened at Disneyland in California at the start of the summer.

Boston Actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are expected in court to settle a dispute over their choice of lawyers in a sweeping college admissions bribery case.

The couple is scheduled to appear in Boston’s federal court Tuesday to determine whether they can continue using a law firm that recently represented the University of Southern California, which is an alleged victim in the couple’s case.

Prosecutors say it poses a potential conflict of interest.

Loughlin and Giannulli say the firm’s work for USC was unrelated to the admissions case and was handled by different lawyers.

The couple is accused of paying $500,000 to have their two daughters labeled as recruits to the USC crew team, even though neither participated in the sport.

They have pleaded not guilty.

Prince’s estate will operate studio complex Paisley Park Chanhassen, Minn.

Prince’s estate will take over management of the late rock star’s studio complex near Minneapolis.

Graceland Holdings, which runs Elvis Presley’s tourist attraction in Memphis, Tennessee, had been operating Prince’s Paisley Park in Chanhassen as a museum since October 2016.

Prince’s oldest sibling, Sharon Nelson, says the family will manage Paisley Park because the contract expires at the end of September. She says the family is not unhappy with Graceland Holdings or making the decision because of economic reasons.

The Star Tribune reports Nelson saying there are differences of opinions among the heirs, so the estate’s administrator, Comerica, will be making the final decisions on how to operate the landmark.

Prince died at age 57 of an accidental overdose of fentanyl at Paisley Park April 21, 2016.

5 young poets each receive grants of $25,000 New York Five young poets, including a National Book Award winner, have each received grants worth just over $25,000.

Poetry Foundation and Poetry magazine announced Tuesday that the Lilly Rosenberg Fellowships were given to Franny Choi, Jane Huffman, José Olivarez, Justin Phillip Reed and Michael Wasson.

The 30-year-old program awards money to poets age 21 to 31. The grants are intended to provide time for writing and reading poetry.

This year’s winners range from the New Yorkbased son of Mexican immigrants (Olivarez) to a Nimiipuu from the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho (Wasson). Reed is a National Book Award winner for his collection “Indecency,” and Huffman edits the literary journal Guesthouse. Choi teaches poetry through the education program Project VOICE. Previous fellows include Katherine Larson, Roger Reeves and Christian Wiman.

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Highwoods to buy Bank of America tower for $436 million In the most expensive office purchase in state history, N.C.-based commercial real estate developer Highwoods Properties has agreed to pay $436 million for Charlotte’s new Bank of America tower as it seeks to expand into the Charlotte market. The deal is expected to close in November, and tenants began moving in earlier this month.

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RALEIGH — Larry Wooten is retiring as the N.C. Farm Bureau president in December after 20 years with the organization. Wooten has been hailed as one of the state’s most influential figures, well-known in both farming communities and political circles.

Wooten, a former tobacco farmer himself, started at Farm Bureau in 1999 as assistant to the organization’s president. As he developed in his role as an advocate for the interests of farm and rural families across the state, Wooten became a sought-after voice within North Carolina’s agriculture communities and among its leaders, working as a liaison between farmers and legislators to shape policy and provide industry guidance.

North Carolina Farm Bureau, based in Raleigh, is currently one of the largest domestic property and casualty insurance company in the state, and provides insurance for farm and non-farm policyholders in all 100 counties of North Carolina, totaling more than 1 million statewide members.

Wooten’s career has involved lobbying for farm issues at the N.C. General Assembly and in Washington, D.C., and he has stated that while he is moving on from Farm Bureau, he plans to remain an active voice in the state as he considers his next steps.

His successor will be elected at the group’s annual meeting in Greensboro in December.

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Pfizer set to invest $500 million in Sanford manufacturing plant New bio-tech facility will manufacture gene therapy and vaccine products, building upon state’s 3,600 employees

By Emily Roberson North State Journal SANFORD, N.C.—Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals has announced an additional $500 million investment in North Carolina for the construction of its state-ofthe-art gene therapy manufacturing facility in Sanford. According to a company press release, the new facility is anticipated to support Pfizer’s existing investment in gene therapy research and development in their Chapel Hill and Kit Creek, N.C. sites. The Sanford plant would expand the company’s presence in the state, where there are currently more than 3,600 Pfizer employees, including 650 in Sanford. The expanded facility is projected to add approximately 300 new jobs.

In addition to its gene therapy operations, employees at Pfizer’s Sanford facility also manufacture components for the company’s vaccine portfolio, including Prevnar 13 and several vaccines currently in Pfizer’s research pipeline.

Pfizer, founded in Brooklyn, NY, is a “proud U.S.-based manufacturing and supply company,” with more than 10,000 U.S.-based employees at 14 sites around the country. With a focus on pharmaceuticals and other emerging therapies, Pfizer is known as a global industry leader through partnerships with health care providers, governments and local communities. The company has positioned itself as one of the state’s largest bio-tech players with continued job creation and investment in central North Car-

olina. This latest investment is particularly significant for Sanford, which is evolving into a hub for high tech manufacturing and life sciences jobs. Along with other bio-tech manufacturing and research players in the Triangle, Pfizer’s expanded presence will likely support the growing residential and mixed-use developments popping up along the US-1 corridor.

By expanding its manufacturing footprint in Sanford, Pfizer officials say they expect “to strengthen its ability to produce and supply both clinical- and commercial-scale quantities of critical, potentially life-changing gene therapy medicines to patients living with rare diseases around the world.” Specifically, the new facility seeks to help advance Pfizer’s work in manufacturing highly specialized, potentially one-time gene therapies that use custom-made recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vectors.

“At Pfizer, our purpose is breakthroughs that change patients’ lives,” said Angela Hwang, Group President, Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Group. “We’re excited to build this new state-of-theart facility in Sanford because it will have the potential to help us develop novel methods to deliver transformative treatments to patients.”

“This investment will further strengthen Pfizer’s leadership in gene therapy manufacturing technology,” said Mike McDermott, President, Pfizer Global Supply. “The expansion of the Sanford site is expected to create hundreds of highly skilled jobs, which would increase Sanford’s high-tech manufacturing environment and is part of our overall plan to invest approximately $5 billion in U.S.-based capital projects over the next several years.”

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“We’re excited to build this new state-of-the-art facility in Sanford because it will have the potential to help us develop novel methods to deliver transformative treatments to patients.”

Angela Hwang, Group President, Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals Group life sciences in part because of our long-standing partnership with Pfizer. [W]e mark another boost to our state and we are proud of the people conducting life-saving research in Sanford,” North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper said.

Pfizer is expanding its end-toend capabilities in gene therapy in North Carolina by investing in facilities focused on all stages of research, development, and manufacturing. In the Kit Creek facility, scientists work at a small scale – from 2L flasks up to 250L bioreactors – to develop the process that may eventually be used in larger scale manufacturing.

That process is optimized at the Chapel Hill facility, where Pfizer employees continue to work at a 250L scale while implementing quality control measures included in GMP, or Good Manufacturing Practice, standards. Company officials note that Pfizer’s focus on these processes, combined with its existing and new additional investment in Sanford to manufacture gene therapies, is designed to result in a high-quality, efficient supply of gene therapies at clinical- and commercial-scale.

The company celebrated the successful completion of the first phase of the project at a ceremony last week in Sanford.

Home Generator Safety Hurricane season is at its peak, and you might have a portable home generator just in case of emergencies. Generators can be a lifesaver during storms, but it’s important to follow a few simple tips to keep you and your family safe (as well as your public utility workers restoring the power).

Trust the professionals To prevent electric shock, only use a generator wired by a qualified electrician and use cords supplied by the manufacturer. Use groundfault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) according to manufacturer’s instructions. And be sure to have a properly installed transfer switch attaching your generator to the electrical system.

Don’t skip the basics It might seem obvious, but don’t forget to read and follow all safety instructions. Keep your generator dry. Shut it down before refueling and look for damaged fuel lines regularly.

Give it space Don’t use your generator indoors or place it (or its air intake) near doors, windows, or vents. This can lead to a buildup of carbon monoxide — an odorless, colorless gas that can kill without warning.

When in doubt, ask Never hesitate to call your local power provider with any questions or concerns. Better safe than sorry!

Health insurance bill will be law without Cooper’s signature Law seeks to make coverage more affordable for small business owners, farmers

The Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Democratic governor said Sunday that a bipartisan health insurance measure will become law without

his signature.

Gov. Roy Cooper had until midnight to sign the bill, veto it or let it become law without his signature.

The measure was pushed through the legislature with help from several of North Carolina’s largest trade organizations.

Supporters said Association Health Plans will make coverage more affordable to persons such as farmers and small business owners.

But Cooper said he has concerns about the legislation.

“People have a right to be frustrated with the cost of private health insurance plans, but even though there is significant bipartisan support for this legislation, my concerns about the legality of these cheaper plans and their potential negative effects on health care prevent me from signing the bill,” Cooper said.

The announcement came after

pleas from groups including the North Carolina Chamber, NC Realtors and Farm Bureau for Cooper to back the bill. They said it would put health insurance in reach for many small-business workers or owners who can’t afford insurance coverage on their own or offer it because the premiums are so high.

Supporters estimate the insurance changes could potentially benefit up to 110,000 people.

The measure will allow in-

dividual employers to come together based on similar trades or geographic locations and create health plans, as long as they have at least 500 people eligible for coverage.

Cooper vetoed a budget bill earlier in the summer in large part due to health insurance coverage — namely the absence of Medicaid expansion. Differences over Medicaid expansion are the key reason why a budget impasse continues.

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C2 KFC partners with Beyond Meat Louisville, Ky. It’s finger lickin’ fake chicken. Kentucky Fried Chicken plans to test plantbased chicken nuggets and boneless wings Tuesday at one of its restaurants in Atlanta. Depending on customer feedback, the chain could expand the test to other markets. KFC is partnering with Beyond Meat to develop the new product. Beyond Meat also sells plant-based burgers and sausages at grocery stores and some fast food chains like Carl’s Jr. and Del Taco. It sold frozen plantbased chicken strips until earlier this year, but pulled them off the market because it wanted to improve the recipe. Restaurants are responding to a surge in consumer demand for plant-based meats. U.S. sales of meat substitutes are expected to jump 78% to $2.5 billion between 2018 and 2023, according to Euromonitor.

Target teams up with Disney to open shops New York Target is hoping to bring the magic of such characters as Mickey Mouse and Elsa to its own customers by opening permanent Disney shops at a cluster of stores starting this fall. As part of the collaboration with The Walt Disney Co., the Minneapolis-based discounter says it will open 25 Disney-branded stores starting on Oct. 4, with 40 additional locations opening

by October 2020. Target is also launching a Disneyfocused online experience on its site on Sunday. And it’s planning a new store near the entrance of the Walt Disney World Resort in 2021. The moves come as Target is looking to build on its strong sales streak.

Last week, the discounter raised its annual profit expectations after reporting strong second-quarter profits and sales. Disney, which operates about 300 of its own stores globally, is looking for new ways to reach customers amid weak traffic declines at malls. Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, said there’s a 90% overlap between Disney and Target customers.

What lies ahead following Oklahoma opioid judgment

By Geoff Mulvihill The Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma’s $572 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson will likely be followed by more trials and legal settlements seeking to hold a drug company accountable for a U.S. opioid crisis that has ripped apart lives and communities.

Monday’s ruling could help shape negotiations over roughly 1,500 similar lawsuits filed by state, local and tribal governments consolidated before a federal judge in Ohio. And as the legal cases against the opioid industry accelerate, so do concerns about how the money from verdicts or settlements will be spent.

Following are questions and answers about the opioid crisis and what lies ahead.

Q: Why are so many governments suing over opioids?

A: Forty-eight states plus around 2,000 local and tribal governments have sued companies in the drug industry, arguing those that make, distribute and sell the drugs are partly responsible for a crisis that has killed more than 400,000 people across the country since 2000, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s including more than 47,000 in both 2017 and last year.

The plaintiffs argue that drugs were improperly marketed and that companies failed to stop suspicious orders from shipping.

Q: What’s the financial toll of the crisis?

A: The White House Council of Economic Advisers published a report in 2017 pegging the cost of the crisis at just over $500 billion in 2015. That includes lost productivity as well as costs borne by taxpayers, such as ambulance runs, jail treatment costs, and the costs of caring for children whose parents have died from opioid overdoses.

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This June 17, 2019, file photo shows 5-mg pills of Oxycodone.

Q: What are opioids and how are they used?

A: They’re an addictive family of drugs that block pain signals between the body and brain. They include prescription painkillers such as Vicodin and OxyContin, as well as illegal drugs such as heroin and illicit versions of fentanyl. Until recent decades, they were prescribed largely for pain for patients with cancer, at the end of their lives, or with acute pain, such as after surgery. Since the 1990s, there’s been a push in the medical world, partly funded by drug companies, to do better at treating pain — and opioids came to be seen as part of the solution.

Q: So what’s the problem?

A: Recent studies have questioned their effectiveness with chronic pain and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has told prescribers to be cautious about using the powerful drugs to treat patients with longterm pain. Experts say the longer patients are on the drugs and the higher the doses they receive, the more likely they are to develop addictions. Also, more people with prescriptions means more access to the drugs for recreational users and addicts.

Q: What happened leading up

to the Oklahoma judgment?

Oklahoma’s public nuisance lawsuit against several drugmakers and their subsidiaries was the first in the wave of opioid litigation to make it to trial. Before the start of the six-week trial in May, Oklahoma reached a $270 million deal with Purdue Pharma , the maker of OxyContin, and an $85 million settlement with Teva , both of which faced criticism from state lawmakers, who argued they have control over dispersing funds. The Purdue settlement calls for about $200 million to go into a trust to fund an addiction studies center at Oklahoma State University in Tulsa.

The remaining defendants, Johnson & Johnson and some of its subsidiaries, proceeded to trial.

Q: What makes the cases legally complicated?

A: There are dozens of defendants and thousands of plaintiffs with different interests. State and local governments are battling over control of any settlement money before any national deals have been reached.

In Oklahoma, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has told the state that the federal government is entitled to a portion of Oklahoma’s proceeds

from its settlement with Purdue.

Several local governments refused to participate in the lawsuit against Purdue so they could pursue their own, while others have criticized how most of the settlement money from that case is being spent.

Q: When did the opioid crisis begin?

A: By the early 2000s, the death toll from opioids was rising and there were growing numbers of thefts of drugs from pharmacies.

In 2007, Purdue paid a $634 million fine and pleaded guilty to understanding the addiction risks of the drug. But the crisis only deepened after that. Prescriptions flowed freely at “pill mill” clinics, especially in Florida, where drug dealers would get drugs and spread them around the country.

Q: How widespread is the problem?

A: In recent years, opioid overdoses have been the nation’s largest cause of accidental deaths, ahead of even automobile accidents. The death tolls per capita have been the highest in places with the highest prescription rates.

The Appalachian region has been hardest hit.

Q: Have prescriptions stopped being given out so freely?

A: Yes. States have used databases to track prescriptions and prescribers, pill mills have been shut down and prescribers have become more conservative in calling for the drugs since around 2011. Government guidelines and some insurance company standards have also been tightened.

But as prescription rates started falling, death rates actually rose, with more addicts using deadlier illicit versions of opioids. Preliminary data shows that the death toll declined very slightly in 2018 for the first time since the crisis began.

Q: What’s next?

A: The first federal trial, involving claims from Ohio’s Cuyahoga and Summit counties, is scheduled for Oct. 21. The Cleveland-based judge in that case, Dan Polster, intends to use that as a bellwether, providing decisions that could apply to other cases. Polster is overseeing most of the opioid cases and is pushing the parties to settle.

Other cases in state and federal courts could be tried as soon as next year.

Average US price of gas down 8 cents per gallon to $2.66 Camarillo, Calif.

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has dropped 8 cents per gallon (3.8 liters) over the past two weeks to $2.66. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that an abundant supply and low crude oil costs contributed to the decrease at the pump. The price is 25 cents lower than what it was a year ago. The highest average price in the nation is $3.57 a gallon in Honolulu. The lowest average is $2.07 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The average price of diesel is down 3 cents, to $3.01 per gallon.

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State’s attorney Reggie Whitten, right, and Attorney General Mike Hunter prepare to leave the courtroom after Judge Thad Balkman read a summary of his decision in the opioid trial at the Cleveland County Courthouse in Norman, Okla., Monday, Aug. 26, 2019.

North Carolina prosecutor expands fight against youth vaping As new types of tobacco use are trending, officials cite concerns that minors are being targeted with e-cigarette flavors including cotton candy, gummy bear and graham cracker The Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina’s top prosecutor expanded his efforts to halt e-cigarette sales to teens on Monday by suing eight more manufacturers of vaping products.

Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein said he is filing lawsuits against eight e-cigarette companies in an announcement timed to grab attention during the first week of school.

He alleges that the vape manufacturers market to young people with candy and dessert flavors on social media and don’t use proper age verification for sales. He’s asking courts to shut down marketing and sales to underage people.

“We simply have to do more to protect kids, and I as attorney general of North Carolina refuse to stand by as e-cigarette companies

entice thousands of children to use their products,” Stein told reporters.

He said flavors including cotton candy, gummy bear and graham cracker are helping to fuel an “epidemic” of smoking among young people and threatening to reverse a downward trend in tobacco use in North Carolina – traditionally a tobacco friendly state - and around the country.

“We simply cannot have another generation of young people addicted to nicotine,” he said.

Stein previously announced in May he was suing the company that

makes Juul, the dominant brand in the e-cigarette market. He said Tuesday his office has been in discussions with Juul as the litigation proceeds.

Juul has previously said that it’s concerned about youth vaping and is working to reduce it.

The rise of underage vaping has alarmed health officials, lawmakers and educators. Last year, one in five U.S. high school students reported vaping in the previous month, according to a government survey.

Overall, the retail market for e-cigarettes is approximately $3.7 billion.

“We simply have to do more to protect kids, and I as attorney general of North Carolina refuse to stand by as e-cigarette companies entice thousands of children to use their products.”

Attorney General Josh Stein

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The new 2020 GMC Sierra is ready to haul

By Jordan Golson For the North State Journal JACKSON, Wyo. — Everything seems a little bigger in this part of the country. Endless blue skies, snow-capped peaks that are apocryphally named after a bit of female anatomy, and wide-open spaces filled with cattle. Then, of course, there are the pickup trucks.

August is RV season in this part of Wyoming, and the two-lane highways in and out of Jackson are clogged with pickups hauling campers and trailers, and tourists gawking at the scenery, not to mention the locals with flatbed trucks who just want to get some work done.

This is truck country, which is why GMC brought a host of journalists out to Jackson Hole to test the new 2020 GMC Sierra HD — the company’s heavy-duty pickup that comes in 3/4 ton and one-ton

variants — in its natural environs.

The focus is towing, with the Sierra HD (properly equipped) able to pull an astounding 35,500 pounds, up from just 23,300 pounds in the prior generation. Every dually model with a diesel engine can tow more than 30,000 pounds, so it’s likely that — no matter the spec — you can find a Sierra HD that’ll work for whatever you have planned. It’s also worth noting that to legally tow that much you need a CDL, and that most semi-trucks in the U.S. top out at 80,000 pounds. So we’re closing in on half-that with personal vehicles now. Lunacy.

We towed a 14,000-pound camper with a dually Sierra HD 3500; we towed a 9,000-pound trailer with another, smaller pickup truck hidden inside; we towed a maxed out, 35,000-pound trailer filled with dozens of tailgates of competitor trucks; and we even towed a tiny house that turned out

to be the bar at our end-of-trip dinner, complete with local Wyoming whiskey.

Curiously, GMC took specific aim at RAM’s off-road focused Power Wagon, noting that the Sierra HD AT4 — an off-road trim with a twoinch lift and hefty, off-road-capable tires from the factory — has double the payload (3,615 pounds) and 74 percent more towing (18,500 pounds) than the Power Wagon, which also doesn’t come in a diesel because of where the factory-installed winch is located. A fellow journalist wondered who would be towing more than 10,000 pounds with their off-road truck, which I didn’t have a great answer for, but at least truck buyers have choice.

And choice we have in abundance. Like with every truck these days, you have trim levels and options for days. Do you want the off-road AT4 or the luxury-focused Denali? Single rear wheel or

dual? Diesel or gasoline? Oh, and then there’s the 15 different camera views available to help you navigate the world around you.

This is no parlor trick, either.

This truck is huge, and when you attach a 30-foot camper to it, it’s huger still. As such, the cameras are incredibly useful. There are cameras all over the Sierra HD — in front, on the wing mirrors, above the bed, and in the tailgate. Then you can install two more — one on the back of your trailer, and another inside it to keep an eye on your payload from inside the cab.

Slap that camera on the rear of the trailer and you get a double feature: a back-up camera that should keep you from accidentally reversing into anything, as well as a ridiculously cool “Transparent Trailer” camera view. It uses augmented reality to combine a camera view from above the truck bed with the view from behind the trailer.

It literally gives you a camera view where you can see through the trailer behind you. It’s revolutionary and, if you tow a lot, is an honest-to-god game changer. It’s one of those things that must be seen to be believed. Between that and the MultiPro tailgate that I raved about last year, this truck is a towing and hauling masterpiece.

There’s also a feature that automatically engages the parking brake when you’ve backed up to a trailer. The idea is to keep the truck from moving those couple of inches against the transmission when you’ve carefully aligned the ball with the hitch. Between that and all the cameras (including several focused on getting that ball aligned with the hitch), you might call it the marriage saver as anyone who has tried to tow with a spouse can attest.

Last year, I said GMC was leading in the great American truck race. It’s still true, but now the trucks can tow a lot more.

The 2020 Sierra HD is available now at your local North Carolina GMC dealer.

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robert Scott Bliven and Miranda Nicole Bliven (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Robert Scott Bliven) to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of February, 2013, and recorded in Book 10389, Page 0115, in Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cabarrus County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Concord, Cabarrus Coun-

17 SP 515 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jason O. Collet to Dale Fussell, Trustee(s), which was dated November 2, 2007 and recorded on November 5, 2007 in Book 07894 at Page 0108, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 4, 2019 at 2:00PM,

19 SP 211 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Marianne W. Geiger and Gerard Geiger a/k/a Gerard R. Geiger to Andrew Valentine, Trustee(s), which was dated October 20, 2006 and recorded on October 23, 2006 in Book 7099 at Page 320, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the

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ty, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on September 9, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain parcel of land situate in the City of Concord, County of Cabarrus and State of North Carolina bounded and described as follows: Being all of Lot 374 of Covington Subdivision, Map 3, as the same is platted, planned and recorded in Plat Book 30, at Page 57, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4797 Chesney Street, Northwest, Concord, North Carolina.

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Being the same property as transferred by deed dated 10/23/2009, recorded 10/23/2009, from Colin S. Richards and Janet E. Richards, Husband and Wife, to Robert Scott Bliven and Miranda Nicole Bliven, Husband and Wife, recorded in book 8937, page 167.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the

and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

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

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in

the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to

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

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lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

the 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.

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1277564 (FC.FAY)

Said property is commonly known as 902 Virginia Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

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 Jason O. Collet.

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

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser

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

county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 4, 2019 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 176 of Brandon Ridge subdivision, Phase II, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Map Book 47, Page 51 and 52, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County, North Carolina, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more particular description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 3918 Kellybrook Drive Southwest, Concord, NC 28025.

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 Marianne W. Geiger.

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 reinstate-

ment of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-11651-FC02

for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit:

MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

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.

no further remedy.

BEING LOTS NOS. 26, 27 AND 28 IN BLOCK 6 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF ROYAL OAKS, A MAP OF SAID PROPERTY BEING ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, IN MAP BOOK 5, PAGE 82.

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-10728-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587

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

Said property is commonly known as 1438 Mitchell Glen Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083.

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 Treba M. Daniels.

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

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

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

16 SP 857 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: LYING AND BEING SITUATE IN NUMBER TWELVE (12) TOWNSHIP OF CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOTS 1, 2, & 3, BLOCK F, SECTION 2, SUBDIVISION OF WIL-MAR PARK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 5, PAGE 45, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 625 Wilmar Street Northwest, Concord, NC 28025.

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 imme-

diately 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 Kareem Hammond, Sr. and wife, Dawn Hammond.

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.: 08-12916-FC04

LYING AND BEING IN NO. 4 TOWNSHIP, CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA [N THE SOUTH WEST INTERSECTION OF MILTON LANE AND TODD AVENUE, AND BEING ONE (1/2) HALF OF LOT NO. 283 AND ONE (1/2) HALF OF LOT NO. 284 OF SUBDIVISION OF ROCKWOOD PLAT NO. 5 AS SHOWN ON PLAT F[LED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IN MAP BOOK NO. 7, PAGE 80 AND BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS : BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE IN THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECT[ON OF MILTON LANE AND TODD AVENUE AND RUNS THENCE WITH THE WEST EDGE OF TODD AVENUE SOUTH 20-36 EAST 150 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE IN THE WEST EDGE OF TODD AVENUE, FRONT CORNER OF LOTS NOS. 284 AND 285, THENCE W[TH THE DIVIDING LINE OF LOTS NOS. 284 AND 285, SOUTH 69 - 24 WEST 75 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE, A NEW CORNER IN THE LINE OF LOTS NOS. 284 AND 285; THENCE A NEW LINE NORTH 20-36 WEST 150 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE, A NEW CORNER IN THE SOUTH EDGE OF MILTON LANE; THENCE WITH THE SOUTH EDGE OF MILTON LANE NORTH 69 - 24 EAST 75 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. SURVEYED AND PLATTED BY WALTER L. FURR, JR., JULY 12, 1953. which currently has the ad-

dress of 108 Milton Avenue NE, Concord, Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 108 Milton Avenue Northeast, Concord, NC 28025.

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 Samantha B. Hurlocker.

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.: 19-08084-FC01

and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit:

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.

of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

the 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.

NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Warren E. Daniels and Treba M. Daniels to Daniel A. Fulco, PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated September 2, 2005 and recorded on September 8, 2005 in Book 6219 at Page 115, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina.

NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kareem V. Hammond a/k/a Kareem V. Hammond, Sr. and Dawn Hammond to Thomas F. Vetters, Trustee(s), which was dated November 7, 2005 and recorded on November 15, 2005 in Book 6368 at Page 141, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse

19 SP 382 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Samantha B. Hurlocker to Henry V. Cunningham, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated May 11, 2017 and recorded on May 11, 2017 in Book 12483 at Page 0108, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit:

19 SP 379 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Danielle Brown to BNC Credit Corp., Trustee(s), which was dated April 7, 2016 and recorded on April 8, 2016 in Book 11863 at Page 0177, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:00PM,

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY 19 SP 372 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Dora Elizabeth Seaford, in the original amount of $114,235.00, payable to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Cavalier Mortgage Group, Inc., dated March 26, 2015 and recorded on April 1, 2015 in Book 11350, Page 207, Cabarrus County Registry.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Anchor Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, at 2:00PM on September 10, 2019, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Lying and Being in the City of Concord, Number Four (4) Township of Cabarrus County, North Carolina on the South side of Davidson Highway (North Carolina Highway Number 73), Being the property of Buck E. Seaford

BEING ALL OF LOT 43 OF MITCHELL GLEN, SHEET 1 OF 2, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 40, PAGE 56 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

BEING all of Lot 38 of Azalea Estates, Map 2, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 69 at Page 65, Cabarrus County Registry. Being the same property conveyed to the Borrower(s) herein by Deed recorded contemporaneously herewith. Parcel #: 5612451843 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 2440 Spruce Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

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

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 Danielle Brown.

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

(Deed Book 334, Page 15), and additionally the 40.0 foot strip devised to Buck E. Seaford by Lula W. Seaford (see Deed of even date from Marshall W. Perry, Sr., Executor of the Estate of Lula W. Seaford) and being more fully described as follows:

Buck E. Seaford a/k/a Bucky Eliot Seaford died on May 6, 2006, and devised all his property to his widow, Dora Elizabeth Seaford (see Estate file 07E3 3 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Cabarrus County, North Carolina).

BEGINNING at a point within the right of way of North Carolina Highway Number 73, the old Northwestern corner of Buck E. Seaford, and runs thence with the South side of Buck E. Seaford South 72-31-31 East 110.00 feet (passing a point in line at 70.0 feet, corner of the old tract of Seaford) to a point within said right of way, a new corner: thence with three (3) lines of the Estate of Lula W. Seaford as follows: First, South 17-28-29 West 180.00 feet (passing an iron stake in line at 30.0 feet) to a new iron stake; thence Second, North 72-31-31 West 110.00 feet (passing a new iron stake in line at 40.0 feet, corner of the old tract); thence Third, North 17-28-29 East 180.00 feet (passing an iron stake in line at 150.00 feet) to the point of BEGINNING, as surveyed and platted by Mel G. Thompson, P.L.S. for Mel G. Thompson & Associates, P.A., July 10, 2007; Subject to the Right of Way for North Carolina Highway number 73.

The purpose of this conveyance is to vest fee simple title to all the property in the name of the Grantee herein, namely Dora Elizabeth Seaford, and for the additional purpose of having all the above described property (which is currently listed on the tax records of Cabarrus County as Township 4, Tax Map 104, Parcel 36.l and a portion of Township 4, Tax Map 104, Parcel 36) for legal purposes and for tax purposes as one tract.

For back reference, see Deed dated August 13, 2007 from Marshall W. Perry, Sr. to Terry C. Seaford, Sharon Seaford Burris, and Robbie J. Seaford, and recorded in the Cabarrus County for the 40.0 foot strip. Also, see Deed Book 334, Page 15, Cabarrus Registry.

Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 2851 Davidson Hwy, Concord, NC 28027. Tax ID: 5611-56-3358-0000 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof, or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the

File No.: 18-20997-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587

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

statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owners of the property are the Heirs of Dora Elizabeth Seaford.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b) (2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to

File No.: 19-07935-FC01

the effective date of termination. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Anchor Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee ___

By:

_____________________________________

January N. Taylor, Bar #33512 McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC Attorney for Anchor Trustee Services, LLC 3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 404-474-7149 (phone) 404-745-8121 (fax) jtaylor@mtglaw.com

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TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND 19 SP 880 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 Veronica Coen and Tony L. Coen a/k/a Tony Lee Coen to David W. Allred, Trustee(s), which was dated June 26, 2006 and recorded on June 29, 2006 in Book 7284 at Page 418, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 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 324 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS MONTIBELLO, SECTION SIX AND THE SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 61, PAGE 166, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 909 Benevente Loop, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

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 Veronica Coen.

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 ter-

mination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

File No.: 17-01198-FC02

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.

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

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.

19 SP 786 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 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 76, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS RAINTREE, SECTION FOUR, PART THREE, PLAT OF THE SAME BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 81, PAGE 63, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 5856 Corner Oaks Drive, Hope Mills, NC 28348.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice

of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Thomas Delahanty and wife, Victoria M. Delahanty.

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.: 19-05171-FC01

Carolina, to wit:

ranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are LaCheryl Baker.

the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

File No.: 19-08302-FC01

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Thomas Delahanty and Victoria M. Delahanty to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated August 16, 2016 and recorded on August 17, 2016 in Book 9923 at Page 0570, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse

19 SP 980 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 LaCheryl Baker to Jackie Miller, Trustee(s), which was dated December 10, 2007 and recorded on December 12, 2007 in Book 7766 at Page 0342, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North

19 SP 959 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 Eric F. Lee and Nadine Lee to Thomas A. Vann, Trustee(s), which was dated November 10, 2003 and recorded on November 12, 2003 in Book 6340 at Page 199, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North

19 SP 964 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 Dadakar Hassan to Bagwell, Holt, Smith, P.A., Trustee(s), which was dated August 31, 2012 and recorded on September 4, 2012 in Book 08986 at Page 0243, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North

19 SP 1063 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 Marshal Childress and Bethany Childress to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated June 30, 2011 and recorded on July 7, 2011 in Book 8676 at Page 778, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland

17 SP 1145 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 Ian Gamble and Maria L. O’Connor to The Real Estate Law Firm, Trustee(s), which was dated November 13, 2006 and recorded on November 16, 2006 in Book 7422 at Page 560, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at a point in the center of S.R. 2042 and in

Being all of Lot 319, Southview, Section Seven, Part Three, as shown on a plat duly recorded in Book of Plats 117, Page 14, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

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

Said property is commonly known as 5700 Crepe Myrtle Drive, Hope Mills, NC 28348.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of war-

Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 6 in a subdivision known as WELMAR HEIGHTS, SECTION FIVE, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 25, Page 16, Cumberland County, NC Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 4305 Atlantic Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28306.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of war-

Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 71 Crosswinds Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 127 Page 55 Cumberland County Registry Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 2628 Indian Wells Court, Hope Mills, NC 28348.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental,

County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 52 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS LAFAYETTE VILLAGE, SECTION 2, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF THE SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 14, PAGE 6, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 5205 Catalpa Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance

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

ranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Eric Lee and wife, Nadine Lee. 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

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 Dadakar Hassan.

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

“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 Marshal L. Childress and Bethany G. Childress.

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

the first line of the tract of which this is a part and being located in said first line at a point N. 79° 30’ W., 719.7 feet from the second corner of the tract of which this is a part and runs thence N. 10° 30’ E., 420.0 feet to an iron stake; thence N. 79° 30’ W., 210.0 feet to an iron stake; thence S. 10° 30’ W., 420.0 feet to a point in the aforesaid center line of S.R. 2042 and being in the first line of the tract of which this is a part; thence as said center line, S. 79° 30’ E., 210.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2.0 acres, more or less, and being a part of the 210 acre tract which is designated as the “Second Tract” in that deed from R. D. Pugh and wife, Dealie M. Pugh to D.M. Pugh and wife, Annie Lee Pugh and R.C. Pugh and wife, Ruby Catherine Pugh, which deed is dated November 4, 1957, and which may be found of record in Deed Book 743, Page 256, Cumberland County Registry. See also that deed to James Keith Pugh and wife, Linda McL. Pugh found of record in Deed Book 2050, Page 563, Cumberland County Registry.

lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

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

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing writ-

Said property is commonly known as 7789 Troy Fisher Road, Fayetteville, NC 28312.

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

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 Ian Gamble and Maria L. O’Connor.

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

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

the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

File No.: 19-08497-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, 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

the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

File No.: 19-09086-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, 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

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.

FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 19-09496-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, 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

ten 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.: 12-02285-FC04

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TAKE NOTICE CABARRUS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1016

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robert C. Anderson, (Robert C. Anderson, Deceased) (Heir of Robert C. Anderson: Ora Dean Anderson and Unknown Heirs of Robert C. Anderson) to A. Grant Whitney, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of August, 2014, and recorded in Book 09486, Page 0766, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1001

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Shannon Diane Wheat and Sydney Criado Wheat to H. Terry Hutchens, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of May, 2017, and recorded in Book 10090, Page 0783, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on September 9, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the

19 SP 37 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 Angel M. Dominguez and Jeniffer Dominguez to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated July 20, 2012 and recorded on July 23, 2012 in Book 08951 at Page 0888, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 4, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 960 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 Steven J. Zamora and Amber Elia Zamora to Michael J. Broker, Trustee(s), which was dated March 2, 2012 and recorded on March 5, 2012 in Book 08846 at Page 0756 and rerecorded/modified/ corrected on March 13, 2012 in Book 08852, Page 0628 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on June 21, 2012 in Book 08929, Page 0457, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on Septem-

19 SP 605 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 Michael E. Dion to Francis B. Simkins, III, Trustee(s), which was dated July 22, 2016 and recorded on July 22, 2016 in Book 9905 at Page 687, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 4, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumber-

19 SP 819 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 Danny K. Greene and Amber Celeste Greene to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated August 24, 2010 and recorded on August 25, 2010 in Book 08462 at Page 0188, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

19 SP 190 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 Laron Isaiah Bryant and Ashlee Marie Bryant to David W. Allred, Trustee(s), which was dated March 11, 2009 and recorded on March 11, 2009 in Book 8095 at Page 0620, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on September 9, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 32 in a Subdivision known as CLIFFDALE POINTE according to a plat of same duly recorded in Plat Book 62, Page 78, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1000 Tyler Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Parcel ID Number: 9487-25-7573 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agree-

County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot No 50 in a subdivision known as the Lakes, Section One, Part A, according to a plat duly recorded in Plat Book 47, Page 43, Cumberland County Registry.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5816 Lagu Place, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any rep-

cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of lot Number 174 in a subdivision known as LEGION HILLS, SECTION FIVE, PART ONE and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 101, at page 115, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Parcel Identification No. 0425-14-8112 Properly Address: 3813 Wildflower Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 3813 Wildflower Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due

ber 4, 2019 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 81, in a subdivision known as THE GREENS, and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plat 55, Page 68, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

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

Said property is commonly known as 3424 Hastings Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28311.

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

land County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 164 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS MEADOWBROOK, SECTION ONE, PART ONE, PLAT OF THE SAME BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 86, PAGE 85 CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 5919 Lively Court, Fayetteville, NC 28306.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

BEING all of Lot 12 in a subdivision known as TUNBRIDGE, SECTION ONE, and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 59, Page 38, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

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

Said property is commonly known as 7009 Kings Lynn Loop, Fayetteville, NC 28304.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty

cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 35 as shown on a plat entitled “BROOKSHIRE, SECTION FIVE” duly recorded in Plat Book 120, Page 159, Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 1254 Snowy Egret Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306.

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 11, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

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.

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lian, Cynthia McMillian, U.S. Department of Justice, United States of America Department of Treasury – Internal Revenue Service, UniFund CCR Partners, and Substitute Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, Defendants” 19 CVS 2577 Cumberland County and pursuant to the terms of the judgment, the undersigned Commissioner will offer for sale that certain property as described below. Said sale will be held in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the courthouse door and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland,

PUBLICATION DATES: September 4, 2019

August 28, 2019 and

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a judgment bearing the caption “Deutsche Bank National Trust Company formally known as Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., as Trustee of Vendee Mortgage Trust 2000-2 vs. Michael McMil-

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of

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ment, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return

the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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resentation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return

the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

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.

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

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 Angel M. Dominguez.

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,

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 Steven J. Zamora and wife, Amber Elia Zamora.

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

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Michael E. Dion.

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

relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Danny K. Greene and wife, Amber C. Greene.

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

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 Laron I. Bryant and Ashlee M. Bryant.

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

North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot no. Four (4), in a Subdivision know as LEGION PARK, SECTION 1, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plat 39, Page 59, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

The property is being sold “as is”, without warranties, subject to all taxes, special assessments and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Any assessments, costs or fees resulting from the sale will be due and payable from the

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1278578 (FC.FAY)

CUMBERLAND 19 SP 701 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 Ora Vaughan Tompkins to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated May 24, 2013 and recorded on July 10, 2013 in Book 09240 at Page 0040, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1279275 (FC.FAY)

19 SP 933 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 Sarah Elizabeth Focken and Mark Anthony Focken to Michael J. Broker, Trustee(s), which was dated June 12, 2012 and recorded on June 13, 2012 in Book 08923 at Page 0030, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the

19 SP 102 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

File No.: 18-23919-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, 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.

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Richard Lupyak to Doran J. Berry, Trustee(s), which was dated May 7, 2004 and recorded on May 13, 2004 in Book 6521 at Page 547, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on Septem-

19 SP 930 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 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.

FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 19-07826-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, 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.

Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 19-03656-FC01

File No.: 19-07231-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, 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

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mark Aaron McCartney and wife, Coatney McCartney (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Mark A. McCartney and Coatney McCartney) to Laurel A. Meyer, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of June, 2017, and recorded in Book 10117, Page 0431, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on Septem-

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Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 19-00240-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mayra R. Jokkel and Raymond P. Jokkel to National Title Network, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of June, 2013, and recorded in Book 09218, Page 0750, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on September 9, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the

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purchaser at the sale.

A cash deposit or certified check (no personal check) in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the high bid will be required at the time of the sale.

The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.

This the 9th day of August, 2019.

BY:

Susan R. Benoit, Commissioner Post Office Box 2505

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nicholas P. Moffitt and Molly Hannah Moffitt to Phillip R. Mahoney, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of January, 2016, and recorded in Book 09783, Page 0112, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on September 9, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more

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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.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jasper L. Cuthrell and Lynda A. Cuthrell to Melody L. Spaulding, Trustee(s), which was dated December 29, 1997 and recorded on December 30, 1997 in Book 4780 at Page 0274, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

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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.

liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY

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

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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.

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Fayetteville, NC 28302 (910) 864-6888

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DAVIDSON GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 19 CVS 1233 The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee for C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2002CB3 Plaintiff, v.

All Lawful Heirs of Clorann T. Lindsay a/k/a Clorann Traynham Lindsay; Craig D. Lindsay a/k/a Craig Donnel Lindsay; Any Spouse of Craig D. Lindsay a/k/a Craig Donnel Lindsay; Tabrisha C. Lindsay; Any Spouse of Tabrisha C. Lindsay; Associates Financial Services of America, Inc.; Blaine Weiss as Trustee Defendant(s).

To: Blaine Weiss as Trustee; Tabrisha C. Lindsay; Any Spouse of Tabrisha C. Lindsay 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:

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 4, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: PREMISES IN SEVENTY-FIRST TOWNSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 59 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS ARRAN LAKES, SECTION VI, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 43, PAGE 46, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA REGISTRY AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AS CONVEYED TO GRANTOR BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 2870, PAGE 767, AFORESAID REGISTRY. BEING THE SAME PREMISES THAT WAS CONVEYED UNTO ORA VAUGHAN TOMPKINS AND WIFE, MARRILIE TOMPKINS, NOW DECEASED. (DATE OF DEATH: JANUARY 17TH, 2013) FILED IN THE RECORDS OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, BY DEED FROM JULIAN MARTINEZ SURITA AND WIFE, ALICE R. SURITA, DATED AUGUST

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 4, 2019 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 192, in a subdivision known as WATER’S EDGE, SECTION 2”G”, PART 2, and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 54, Page 24, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Pin # 9497-98-6269 Propertyaddress:6016BartlettCourt,Fayetteville,NC28314 A.P.N.: 9497-98-6269 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 6016 Bartlett Court, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

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

ber 9, 2019 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. 126 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS WATERS EDGE, SECTION 2, F, PART 2, ACCORDING TO PLAT OF THE SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 53, PAGE 11 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. A.P.N. #: 040707-1543

21ST, 1985, AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 17TH, 1985 AT DEED BOOK 3095 PAGE 195 IN THE RECORDS OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 5701 Ederton Court, Fayetteville, NC 28304.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the proper-

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.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

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.

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

($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 is commonly known as 3026 Kingfisher Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306.

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

particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe in the southwestern margin of North Carolina Highway #1407 (Horseshoe Road), said corner located South 45 degrees 44 minutes West 22.42 feet from the third corner of the aforesaid tract, and running thence with the southeastern line of the aforesaid tract and the northwestern line of Lot #1 as shown in a plat of the Blackwell property recorded in Plat Book 25, page 29, South 45 degrees 44 minutes West 144.51 feet to an iron pipe; thence crossing part of the Ray tract North 57 degrees 56 minutes West 107.94 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 45 degrees 44 minutes East 144.00 feet to an iron pipe in the southwestern margin of North Carolina Highway #1407; thence with the southwestern margin of North Carolina Highway #1407 and along the arc of a curve having a chord bearing of South 58 degrees 12 minutes East, a chord distance of 108.06 feet to the point of beginning. And being the same property conveyed in Book 5418, Page 252, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 630 Horseshoe Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the

ber 9, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 518, in a subdivision known as Revision Arran Lakes West, Section Eight, and the same being duly recorded in Plat Book 56, Page 68, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2083 Baywater Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Parcel ID: 0406-00-7576 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder

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 149 in a Subdivision known as “Revised Plat of Loch Lomond, Section 2, Part 2,” the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 30, Page 1, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6607 Sherrod Place, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Parcel ID: 9498-71-1411 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this

The Court determine the Deed of Trust dated January 25, 1999 and recorded on February 16, 1999 in Book 1120 at Page 1165 and rerecorded on March 10, 1999 in Book 1124 at Page 0841 was drafted and recorded in a manner sufficient to give a reasonable title searcher notice of the interest of the Plaintiff’s lien on the property located at 3806 Abbotts Creek Church Road, Kernersville, North Carolina 27284.

The Court reform the Deed of Trust recorded in Book 1120 Page 1165 and rerecorded on March 10, 1999 in Book 1124 at Page 0841 in the Davidson County, North Carolina Public Registry to include the legal description as follows: Being two parcels of land situated in Abbotts Creek Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, described as follows: Tract

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Beginning at an existing iron pipe, the northwest corner of Craig Lindsay (deed book 618 page 232) on the east side of Abbotts Creek Church Road, state road #1734, THENCE with said road and Lindsay line South 17 degrees 03 minutes 29 seconds East 124.81 feet to an existing iron pipe, Lindsay’s southwest corner; THENCE crossing Abbotts Creek Church Road North 86 degrees 02 minutes 14 seconds West 42.77 feet to a new iron pipe on the west side of said road; THENCE North 21 degrees 37 minutes 36 seconds West 200.94 feet to a new iron pipe on the west side of said road; THENCE North 15 degrees 38 minutes 40 seconds West 132.16 feet to an existing iron pipe on the west side of said road; THENCE crossing said road South 85 degrees 47 minutes 46 seconds East 55.31 feet to a new iron pipe on the east side of said road in the line of

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or to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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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

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

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pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition pri-

Said property is commonly known as 6004 Dalton Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

BEING ALL OF LOT 14 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS MEADOWBROOK, SECTION TWO, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 93, PAGE 6, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA.

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.

($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 Sarah Elizabeth Focken and husband, Mark Anthony Focken.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Richard Lupyak.

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

ty 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 VAUGHAN WILLIAM TOMPKINS.

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 Lynda A. Cuthrell.

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

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.

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or to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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An Order for possession of the property may be issued

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition pri-

sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

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

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00),

whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing

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

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of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the

loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant

is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include,

but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the

default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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Wells Fargo Bank (deed book 2264 page 423); THENCE South 17 degrees 33 minutes 25 seconds East 132.81 feet to an existing iron pipe, the southwest corner of Wells Fargo Bank on the east side of said road; THENCE with the Wells Fargo bank line South 86 degrees 42 minutes 56 seconds East 170.26 feet to an existing iron pipe, said iron pipe being the northwest corner of Joe Green (deed book 1647 Page 1343), Said iron pipe being north 86 degrees 35 minutes 35 seconds west 12.16 feet from an iron pipe, the southeast corner of Wells Fargo Bank, said iron pipe is also the beginning point of Tract 2 of this description; THENCE with the line of Joe Green South 21 degrees 34 minutes 02 seconds East 50.00 feet to a new iron pipe, the northeast corner of said Craig Lindsay; THENCE with the north line of said Lindsay the following two calls South 70 degrees 24 minutes 08 seconds West 51.00 feet to a new iron pipe; THENCE North 86 degrees 58 minutes 11 seconds West 119.96 feet to an existing iron pipe the point and place of beginning containing 27,243 sf more or less.

Tract 2 Beginning at a new iron pipe, said pipe being the southeast corner of Wells Fargo Bank (deed book 2264 page 423), and being South 86 degrees 35 minutes 35 seconds East 12.16 feet from an existing iron pipe which is the northeast corner of Tract 1 of this description, THENCE with the said Wells Fargo Bank line North 22 degrees 00 minutes 01 seconds West 134.05 feet to a new iron pipe in the line of James Stokes, THENCE with the Stokes line South 85 degrees 42 minutes 31 seconds East 127.99 feet to an existing iron pipe, the southeast corner of James Stokes in the line of Thomas Teague (deed book 1352 page 1889); THENCE with said Teague line South 16 degrees 31 minutes 05 seconds East 126.70 feet to an existing iron pipe in the line of Joe

Green (deed book 1647 page 1343); Thence with said Green line North 86 degrees 35 minutes 35 seconds West 113.64 feet to the point and place of beginning containing 14,459 sf more or less.

The descriptions for tracts 1 & 2 were drafted from a survey by Horner and Associates. Job number 7327. A reduced copy is attached for a more perfect reference.

This property is subject to any easements, restrictions and rights of way of record and the right of way of Abbotts Creek Church Road.

The Court enter an Order that such reformation shall relate back to the original recording date of the Deed of Trust on February 16, 1999.

The Court declare the Deed of Trust dated January 25, 1999 and recorded on February 16, 1999 in Book 1120 at Page 1165 and rerecorded on March 10, 1999 in Book 1124 at Page 0841 a valid First Lien on the Property as drawn.

That the Plaintiff’s lien on the Property be foreclosed by judicial sale pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. § 1-339.1, et seq., by the Plaintiff’s Counsel or by a Commissioner especially appointed by the Court to serve without bond, with proceeds of the sale applied as follows: To the cost of this action; To the compensation allowed by the Court for a person holding the sale pursuant to the N.C.G.S. § 1-339.11; To the amount due to the Plaintiff under the Note and Deed of Trust, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs provided therein; and The surplus, if any, to be paid to the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Davidson County pending a determination of those persons entitled thereto.

That the Property located at 3806 Abbotts Creek Church Road, Kernersville, NC 27284 shall be sold at a pub-

lic sale to the highest bidder.

That Jeremy B. Wilkins is hereby appointed as Commissioner to conduct the sale pursuant to N.C.G.S. §1339.11.

In the alternative, that the Court declares that title to the Property described herein is subject to a constructive trust and equitable lien to the benefit of the Plaintiff, consistent in all regards with the terms and conditions of the Deed of Trust.

That the Court’s Order shall be duly recorded in the Davidson County Register of Deeds and indexed according to those parties named in said Deed of Trust and according to those parties named in this action for the purpose of establishing record notice of this proceeding in the chain of title to the Property.

That the Plaintiff have and recover its cost in this action including reasonable attorney’s fees; and For such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than October 1, 2019 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This, the 14th day of August, 2019.

BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC __________/s/___________________ Thomas E. McDonald, NC Bar #40498 Attorney for Plaintiff PO Box 3004 Wilmington, NC 28406 Phone: 910-392-4988 x 4080

File No.: 19-06700-FC01

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1272969 (FC.FAY)

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1272319 (FC.FAY)

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1267613 (FC.FAY)

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TAKE NOTICE DAVIDSON 19 SP 192 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 Matthew Wade Burrow to Irvin Sink, Trustee(s), which was dated October 30, 2017 and recorded on October 31, 2017 in Book 2291 at Page 311, 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 fore-

19 SP 333 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 Henry H. Jenkins and Robin Jenkins to Jackie Miller, Trustee(s), which was dated May 23, 2008 and recorded on May 30, 2008 in Book 1867 at Page 765 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on March 17, 2017 in Book 2261, Page 16, Davidson County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the

19 SP 53 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 Marshall Todd Parsons and Emily R. Parsons to BNC Credit Corp., Trustee(s), which was dated June 19, 2013 and recorded on June 19, 2013 in Book 2106 at Page 2331, 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 Septem-

18 SP 524 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 Jennifer Renee Billings, Robert Michael Billings, Randy Lynn Waddell and Sue Phelps Waddell to Angela M. Burton, Trustee(s), which was dated April 17, 2014 and recorded on April 17, 2014 in Book 2139 at Page 1827, 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 Septem-

JOHNSTON NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 315

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Timothy L. Tart and Elaine M. Tart (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Timothy L. Tart) to Karen M. Donaldson, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of January, 2008, and recorded in Book 3488, Page 339, in Johnston County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Johnston County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on September 3, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

19 SP 379 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Antonio Baker and Qiana Baker to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated March 4, 2010 and recorded on March 30, 2010 in Book 3827 at Page 183, Johnston County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been 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 Septem-

ONSLOW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 649

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nicholas Breidinger to WFG National Title Insurance, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of October, 2014, and recorded in Book 4213, Page 710, in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jacksonville, Onslow County,

closed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 9, 2019 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING Lot Nos. 35 and 36 of Hickory Point as shown on map recorded in Plat Book 13, page 54, 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 597 Hickory Point Drive, Lexington, NC 27292.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 9, 2019 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: Being Lot No. 4 of CHERRY PLACE as shown on map recorded in Plat Book 36 at Page 80 in the Office of the Davidson County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 106 Blossom Circle, Lexington, NC 27292.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due

ber 9, 2019 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING Lot Number Nine (9), Block “Q”, as shown on Map 9 of the SAPONA SUBDIVISION, recorded in Plat Book 15, at Page 10, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Davidson County, North Carolina.

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 Matthew Wade Burrow.

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

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 Henry Hazel Jenkins.

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.

bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

Said property is commonly known as 511 Indian Wells Circle, Lexington, NC 27295.

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 MARSHALL PARSONS AND EMILY PARSONS.

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

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.

SUBJECT TO restrictions recorded in Book 451, Page 182, Davidson County Registry.

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

ber 9, 2019 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS Lot 9 of Spring Creek, Section 1, as shown on a plat map of same recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 96 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 257 Twin Valley Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012.

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 Jennifer Renee Billings and Randy Lynn Waddell.

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

the following real estate situated in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a spike in the centerline of SR #1519, a new corner with Victor E. Tart, said spike being further identified as being located South 77 degrees 09 minutes 21 seconds West 303.02 feet from the centerline of Interstate 40; thence runs a new line with Victor E. Tart and passing through an iron stake in the Southern right of way of SR #1519, South 04 degrees 12 minutes 39 seconds West 118.06 feet to an iron stake, another new corner with Victor E. Tart; thence South 70 degrees 23 minutes 47 seconds East 237.29 feet to an iron stake, another new corner with Victor E. Tart; thence as another new line with victor E. Tart South 23 degrees 50 minutes 58 seconds West 198.16 feet to an iron stake, another new corner with Victor E. Tart; thence as another new line with Victor E. Tart North 69 degrees 51 minutes 26 seconds West 199.87 feet to an iron stake, another new corner with Victor E. Tart; thence another new line with Victor E. Tart and passing through and iron stake in the Southern right of SR #1519, North 4 degrees 12 minutes 49 seconds East 309.51 feet to a spike in the centerline of SR #1519, thence as the centerline of SR #1519 North 87 degrees 55 minutes 25 seconds East 30.18 feet to the point of Beginning, and contains 1.134 acres, according to a map entitled “Timothy Lee Tart and wife, Joann Tart” prepared by Stancil and Associates, dated

September 3, 1986, and revised March 21, 1988. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 808 McGee Road, Benson, North Carolina.

ber 3, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Johnston County, North Carolina, to wit:

($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

The

following

described

property:

AllthatcertainlotorparceloflandsituatedinJohnstonCounty,NorthCarolinaandmoreparticularlydescribedasfollows: Being all of Lot No. 12, of Edgewood Subdivision, according to a survey by Linwood E. Byrd, Inc., Registered Surveyors, dated November 18, 1981 and recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 155, Johnston County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 708 East Stanley Street, Four Oaks, NC 27524.

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

North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on September 12, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 13 as shown on a plat entitled, “Final Plat Revised showing Tall Pines of New River, Section II”, said plat duly recorded in Map Book 65, Page 91 in the Onslow County Register of Deeds, and being formerly known as Murrill Hill Estates, Section II as shown in Map Book 65, Page 60, reference to which maps being hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 122 Kenna Court, Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 648

larly described as follows: ThelandreferredtohereinbelowissituatedintheCounty ofOnslow,StateofNorthCarolina,andisdescribedasfollows:

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Shawn Michael Porter and Angela Suzanne Porter to National Title Network, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of August, 2013, and recorded in Book 4054, Page 357, in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on September 12, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particu-

Being all of Lot 10, Buckhead Subdivision, Phase II, as will appear of record in Book of Maps 33, at Page 211, Onslow County Registry.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 316 Rack Lane, Hubert, North Carolina.

Parcel ID: 055557 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors,

SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to all taxes, special assessments and prior liens on encumbrances of record against said property and any recorded releases.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

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

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special

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 Qiana Foxx.

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

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

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

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 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.: 19-01392-FC01

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.: 11-02673-FC04

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.: 19-00027-FC01

Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-11457-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, 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

assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of fore-

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

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superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1272778 (FC.FAY)

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.: 19-09048-FC01

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

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

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

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the

loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to

the effective date of the termination.

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attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may

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

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1280410 (FC.FAY)

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TAKE NOTICE ONSLOW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 89

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mitchell Allen Sample to Dan Rizzo Law, Trustee(s), dated the 2nd day of May, 2017, and recorded in Book 4610, Page 412, in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on September 12, 2019 and will sell to the high-

RANDOLPH NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 202

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jacob Lee Whitehead and Kristy Jones Whitehead (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jacob L. Whitehead) to Hutchens, Senter, Kellam & Pettit, PA, d/b/a Hutchens Law Firm, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of December, 2017, and recorded in Book 2577, Page 3429, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on September 10, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly de-

19 SP 88 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, RANDOLPH COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Bobby Lee Price and Mary Jane Price to Pamela K. Saia, Trustee(s), which was dated May 25, 2000 and recorded on May 30, 2000 in Book 1662 at Page 0051 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on April 4, 2019 in Book 2643, Page 1230, Randolph County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the

19 SP 90 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, RANDOLPH COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by William Bartels and Amanda K. Watts-Bartels to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), which was dated March 2, 2010 and recorded on March 3, 2010 in Book 2171 at Page 793, Randolph County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at

18 SP 264 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, RANDOLPH COUNTY

est bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 35, of the Neighborhoods of Holly Ridge, Phase 1, as shown on the map thereof recorded in Map Book 49 at Page 38, of the Onslow County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description thereof. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 137 Belvedere Drive, Holly Ridge, North Carolina.

environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

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

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may

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

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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Subject to restrictive covenants of record in Book 834, Page 113, Randolph County Public Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 5640 Plantation Drive, Trinity, NC 27370.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due

and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. 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 Bobby Lee Price.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1,

2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return 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.: 18-20077-FC01

the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 10, 2019 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Randolph County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOTS NOS. 65, 66, AND 67 OF THE ASA M. SMITH PROPERTY, ACCORDING TO A MAP OR PLAT OF THE SAME WHICH IS DULY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, AT PAGE 27 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 121 Columbus Avenue, Archdale, NC 27263.

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 William Bartels and wife, Amanda K. Watts-Bartels.

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.

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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.: 19-03286-FC01

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 10, 2019 at 2:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Randolph County, North Carolina, to wit:

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.

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.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical,

scribed as follows: Beginning at a new iron rod in the Lonnie King Estate line, said iron rod being located North 37 degrees 47 minutes West 530.74 from an existing iron pin at post; running thence from said beginning corner along a new line North 04 degrees 38 minutes East 713.59 feet to a nail and cap in the center line of Secondary Road # 1 127; thence along the center line of said road the following courses and distances; South 81 degrees 23 minutes West 100.34 feet; South 84 degrees 28 minutes West 70.72 feet; South 88 degrees 36 minutes West 83.22 feet; South 86 degrees 34 minutes East 67.32 feet; and South 82 degrees 02 minutes West 84.51 feet to a nail and cap in the center of said road; thence along a new line South 08 degrees 58 minutes east passing an iron rod at 31.69 feet, a total of 702.45 feet to a new iron rod in the Lonnie King Estate line; thence along said line South 87 degrees 47 minutes East 237.17 feet to a new iron rod, the place and point of Beginning, containing 5.056 acres, more or less, and being according to an unrecorded survey by Roger Clarence Cagle, Registered Surveyor, June 8, 1976. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1849 Burney Road, Asheboro, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 10, 2019 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Randolph County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot No. 13, Section 1, of Thayer Plantation as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 10, at Page 116, in the RegisterofDeedsOfficeofRandolphCounty,NorthCarolina.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael B. Garren and Cynthia Garren to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), which was dated May 31, 2013 and recorded on May 31, 2013 in Book RE2339 at Page 1818, Randolph County Registry, North Carolina.

BEING ALL of Lot Nos. 4 and 5 of Sedgefield Acres Subdivision, as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 113, Page 63 Randolph County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 5354 Old North Carolina Highway 13, Asheboro, NC 27205.

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County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN FRANKLINVILLE TOWNSHIP , RANDOLPH COUNTY, STATE OF NC, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1319 PAGE 1775 ID# 7792-16-4794, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 76, RANDOLPH MILLS, INC. PROPERTY MAP NO. 3. FILED IN PLAT BOOK 14, AT PAGE 75.

NORTH CAROLINA, RANDOLPH COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ollie B. Underwood a/k/a Ollie B. Smith Underwood and Henry Allen Underwood to Jim Jones, Trustee(s), which was dated February 27, 2008 and recorded on February 28, 2008 in Book RE2066 at Page 1690, Randolph County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Randolph

STANLY AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 30

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William L. Wolfe and Betty Sue Wolfe, (Betty Sue Wolfe, deceased) to B Hill of Stanly county, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of April, 2004, and recorded in Book 0996, Page 0371, in Stanly County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Stanly County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:45 PM on September 11, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Stanly, North Carolina, and being more particularly de-

UNION 19 SP 313 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 Jamie H. Lein and Kelly C. Lein to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated November 11, 2003 and recorded on November 17, 2003 in Book 3282 at Page 326, 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

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

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Michael B. Garren and wife, Cynthia Garren.

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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

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

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

ED 01/26/1982 AND RECORDED 01/26/1982 IN BOOK 1132, PAGE 505.

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

Said property is commonly known as 117 Smith Street, Franklinville, NC 27248.

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

the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Ollie B Smith Underwood.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition pri-

or to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-20627-FC01

referred to, for reference see deed duly recorded in Deed Book 295, Page 303, Stanly County Registry.

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

The above tract is the eastern portion of said Tract Eight (8), as shown on the unrecorded plat of the property of S.B. Thompson Estate as hereinbefore

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

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

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of re-

cord and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective

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 3, 2019 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 89 of FIRETHORNE SUBDIVISION AND GOLF CLUB, PHASE 3, MAP 2, as shown on that plat recorded in Plat Cabinet G, at File Number 311 Union County Register of Deeds, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 1025 Seminole Drive, Marvin, NC 28173.

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

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

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.: 19-07762-FC01

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset

BEING THE SAME FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY CONVEYED

BY DEED FROM GLENN WAYNE UNDERWOOD SINGLE and SHELBA GEAN UNDERWOOD SINGLE TO OLLIE B. SMITH UNDERWOOD and HENRY ALLEN UNDERWOOD , DATED 03/03/1992 RECORDED ON 03/04/1992 IN BOOK 1319, PAGE 1775 IN RANDOLPH COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF NC. SEE ALSO DEED FROM DON E. WHEELER AND WIFE, OLLIE B. WHEELER TO DON E. WHEELER AND WIFE, OLLIE B. WHEELER, AS LIFE TENANTS AND HENRY ALLEN UNDERWOOD, SINGLE. GLEN WAYNE UNDERWOOD, SINGLE AND SHELBA DEAN UNDERWOOD, AS REMAINDERMAN DATED 11/02/1979 AND RECORDED 11/02/1979 IN BOOK 1114, PAGE 566.

SEE ALSO DEED FROM DONE E. WHEELER AND WIFE, OLLIE B. WHEELER TO OLLIE B. WHEELER BY DEED DAT-

scribed as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Norwood, Stanley County, North Carolina and more: Lying and being on the South side of N.C. SR 1744 and beginning at a railroad spike in the center of said road, the common corner of Tracts 8 and 9 and in the line of Tract 3 as shown on an unrecorded plat of a division of the property of the S.B. Thompson Estate, and runs thence with the center of said road, N. 76-18-30 W. 50 feet to a PK nail; thence with the center of said road, N. 75-05 W. 100 feet to a PK nail in the center of said road at the point where the said road intersected by a private road; thence N. 73-02-30 W. 66.01 feet to a railroad spike in the center of said road; thence S. 06-48 W. 971.64 feet to a new iron pipe in the line of William H. Mabry; thence with Mabry’s line S. 86-03 E. 235.72 feet to a new iron pipe; the common corner of Tracts 8 and 9 as shown on said unrecorded plat; thence with the dividing line between Tracts 8 and 9, N. 05-28 E. 928.36 feet to the point of beginning and containing 4.88 acres, subject to the right of way of N.C. SR #1744, as surveyed by Thomas W. Harris, R.L.S. June 8, 1976. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 40660 Snuggs Road, Norwood, North Carolina.

By fee simple deed from Solomon Braxton Thompson as set forth in Book 703, Page 701 dated 03/12/1999 and recorded 04/09/1999, Stanly County Records, State of North Carolina.

File No.: 18-09454-FC01

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1266077 (FC.FAY)

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TAKE NOTICE UNION 14 SP 650 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 Tina D. Mosley to Emmett James House or Bill R. McLaughlin, Trustee(s), which was dated September 21, 2007 and recorded on September 27, 2007 in Book 4696 at Page 659, 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

18 SP 596 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 Norma Jean Kurhansky to Law Offices of Michelle Vereckey PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated October 9, 2014 and recorded on October 9, 2014 in Book 06315 at Page 0702, Union County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on Septem-

WAKE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1745

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Todd L. Merriweather and Theano Merriweather, (Theano Merriweather, Deceased) to Southern Title Insurance Corp., Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of March, 2011, and recorded in Book 014302, Page 01322, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Wake County Courthouse door, the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North

18 SP 25 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Cindy P. Hicks to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated October 28, 2004 and recorded on October 29, 2004 in Book 011079 at Page 00773, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 4, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder

19 SP 1516 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Shirley Lewis and Ronzie Lewis to Thomas E. Brock, Trustee(s), which was dated December 31, 2001 and recorded on January 2, 2002 in Book 009237 at Page 02572, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 4, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit:

19 SP 1010 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Rupinder Sandhu and Yogeshwar Gill to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated April 16, 2007 and recorded on April 17, 2007 in Book 012501 at Page 01023, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe marking the southeastern corner of tract heretofore conveyed by Claude F. Gaddy and

18 SP 1807 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Alconza Lofton and Lisa S. Lindsey to Bagwell Holt and Smith PA, Trustee(s), which was dated September 24, 2002 and recorded on September 24, 2002 in Book 9618 at Page 247, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

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 3, 2019 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit:

Said property is commonly known as 1005 Makin Drive, Indian Trail, NC 28079.

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 Tina D. Mosley.

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

ber 10, 2019 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit:

bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

Being all of Lot 186 of Bent Creek, Map 2, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet F at Files 840-841 in the Union County Public Registry.

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

BEING ALL OF LOT 6043 OF WENDOVER AT CURRY PLACE, AS SHOWN ON A MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET J, AT FILE 330 OF THE UNION COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, PUBLIC REGISTRY. TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED AT 106 MORAB DRIVE, STALLINGS, NORTH CAROLINA.

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.

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.: 14-13795-FC01

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

Said property is commonly known as 106 Morab Drive, Stallings, NC 28104.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset

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.

Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on September 9, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 43, Village Lakes Subdivision, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1991, Page 1012, Wake County Registry; formerly Lot 43, Tifton Hills, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1988, Page 601, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5205 Bentgrass Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina.

($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

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

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition pri-

or to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

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.

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.

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

Being the identical property as conveyed to Todd L. Merriweather and wife, Theano Merriweather on 9/15/1994, in Book 6278, Page 110 in the Wake County Public Registry.

PIN: 1733591856 5205 Bentgrass Drive Raleigh NC 27610 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars

for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: Lying and being in the City of Raleigh, St. Marys Township, WAKE County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 28 in The Villages At Pearl Ridge Subdivision, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Book of Maps 2004, Pages 1117-1120 (with said Lot being shown on Page 1118), Wake County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 4218 Grandover Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset

BEGINNING at an iron stake in the Northern boundary of East Nelson Avenue, 58 feet in a westerly direction from the Southwest corner of Lot No. 18 as shown an plat recorded in Book of Maps 1885, page 112, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County; runs thence in a Northerly direction parallel with the line of Lot No. 10 and Lot 17 132 feet; thence in a Westerly direction parallel with the line of East McLeon Avenue 58 feet to an iron stake; then in a Southerly direction parallel with the first line 132 feet to the Northern boundary of East Nelson Avenue; thence in an Easterly direction along the Northern boundary of East Nelson Avenue 58 feet to the BEGINNING. SEE ESTATE FILE 83-E-37 in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Wake County, North Carolina.

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

Said property is commonly known as 619 East Nelson Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27587.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time

wife, to H.A Helms and wife; running thence with Helms’ eastern line and with Secondary Road 2721 north 6 deg.

21 min. 50 sec. east 588.38 feet to an iron pipe in said road; thence with the Gaddy line and with and 1 foot south of an existing fence north 89 deg. 30 min. east 849.35 feet to an iron pipe; thence with another Gaddy line south 18 deg. 52 min. west 379.85 feet to a point in the northwestern line of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad right-of-way; thence with said right-of-way south 51 deg. 26 min. west 192.44 feet to a stake and south 50 deg. 10 min. 30 sec. west crossing S.R. 2721, 268.70 feet to a point, a corner with Buffaloe; thence with the Buffaloe northern line north 83 deg, 9 min. 30 sec, west 438.17 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 10.275 acres according to survey prepared for John W. Winters by Peirson & Whitman, Inc., dated 6/1/67.

SAVE AND EXCEPT, Grantor reserves a permanent easement of unobstructed view over and upon that area of the property described above described as follows: the area (the “Easement Area”) lying between lake (the “Lake”) that is covering the eastern portion of the property described above and the western line of Lot 31 and the southern lines of Lots 32, 40, 41, 42 and 52, Lakeview Estates, as shown on plat recorded in Book of Maps 1967, Page 72, Wake County Registry (the “Lots”). The easement being reserved is to maintain a clear and unobstructed view of the Lake from the Lots, and Grantor reserves the right for Grantor and each owner of a Lot to enter into the Easement Area and remove

the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of that Tract shown as Lot 66, PHASE 4, BROOKSTONE, according to the plat and survey thereof filed of record in Book of Maps 2001, Page 1221, Wake County Registry.

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

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the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit:

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at

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.

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

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

Said property is commonly known as 4436 Fawn Glen Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616-7774.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Gregory J. Ward, Linda F. Ward, and Geraldine Ward to NSB Trustee Services LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated September 20, 2018 and recorded on September 20, 2018 in Book 17246 at Page 550, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

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.

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 Norma Jean Kurhansky.

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

NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY

($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due

Lying and being in the Town of Wendell, Marks Creek Township, Wake County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 54 in Brighton Subdivision of Wendell, as shown on the map recorded in Book of Maps 2012, Page 839, Wake County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description. See Also Book of Maps 2008, Page 757, Wake County Registry Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 110 Blakeford Drive, Wendell, NC 27591.

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 Cindy P. Hicks.

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,

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 Shirley M. Lewis and Ronzie Lewis.

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,

any obstruction, whether naturally occurring or made by a human being, that obstructs the view of the Lake from any of the Lots. This easement is personal in nature and applies only to lots owned by Grantors or the Grantor’s families.

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

Said property is commonly known as 8001 Caddy Road, Raleigh, NC 27603.

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 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 Alconza Lofton and Lisa S. Lindsey.

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.

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 Gregory J. Ward and wife, Linda F. Ward and Geraldine Ward.

File No.: 17-04030-FC02

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1278931 (FC.FAY)

File No.: 17-17316-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, 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.

2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 19-00100-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, 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

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 Davinder Virk.

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.

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.: 19-05793-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, 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

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

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,

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.: 14-30038-FC02

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.: 19-06701-FC01

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TAKE NOTICE WAKE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1638

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Angela Noble Amidon to Getter Law Offices, PA, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of March, 2016, and recorded in Book 016333, Page 00748, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Wake County Courthouse door, the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1743

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James Peyton, Jr. to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of November, 2002, and recorded in Book 009762, Page 01979, and Modification in Book 012640, Page 02564, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Wake County Courthouse door, the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on September 9, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated

18 SP 1701 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Rusheem K. Wynn to Adams, Portnoy & Berogren, PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated April 26, 2004 and recorded on May 4, 2004 in Book 10805 at Page 2445, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on Septem-

19 SP 822 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Beverly A. Wicker to Jennifer Grant, Trustee(s), which was dated February 12, 2013 and recorded on February 12, 2013 in Book 015141 at Page 00429, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 4, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake

17 SP 964 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Alfred Sullivan and Yovonne Sullivan to, Trustee(s), which was dated November 15, 2005 and recorded on November 16, 2005 in Book 011687 at Page 02375, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on Septem-

19 SP 1003 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY

Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on September 9, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 65, Kensington Manor, A Cluster Subdivision, as shown on plat recorded in Book of Maps 2002, Pages 2007-2010 and re-recorded in Book of Maps 2004, Pages 1022-1025 (1022), Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7617 Kensington Manor Lane, Wake Forest, North Carolina. property address: ton Manor Lane, Wake PID#0205770

7617 Forest, NC

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Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 135, Granite Ridge Subdivision, Phase II, asshownonmapandsurveyrecordedinBookofMaps2001, Pages 1322-1324, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2013 Winston Diamond Court, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical,

ber 4, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lots 217, Triple Creek at Valley Stream Subdivision, recorded in Map Books 2002, Page 302, Wake County, North Carolina.

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

Said property is commonly known as 4912 Alenja Lane, Raleigh, NC 27616.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 74, GARRISON SUBDIVISION, PHASE II-C, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 2012, PAGE 335, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A FULL AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 109 Gap Drive, Holly Springs, NC 27540.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

ber 11, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit:

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Stone Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Wake County, North Carolina, on September 6, 2019 at 1:30 pm , and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit:

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Beverly A. Wicker.

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

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 Stewart C. Dorman.

BEING ALL OF Lot 37 of Robinfield Estates, Section II, according to a plat recorded in Map Book 1985, Page 731, Wake County Registry.

ber 11, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit:

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Stacey B. Haywood, and Theodore A. Haywood, in the original amount of $56,799.00, payable to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for DHI Mortgage Company, dated November 22, 2005 and recorded on November 23, 2005 in Book 011700 at Page 01788, and re-recorded on 03/21/2006 in Book 011867 at Page 2756, Wake County Public Registry, North Carolina.

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

County, North Carolina, to wit:

18 SP 2604 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY 18-SP-2117

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 Rusheem K. Wynn.

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

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.

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

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

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.

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

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 11, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake

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 Septem-

environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less

Said property is commonly known as 101 Eaglesham Way, Cary, NC 27513.

BEING all of Lot 41, Recombination Westfield, as re-recorded in Book of Maps 1989, Page 126, Wake County Registry.

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

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Delfino Garcia and Juanita Garcia to The Wall Law Firm, Trustee(s), which was dated August 31, 2015 and recorded on August 31, 2015 in Book 016137 at Page 01925, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termi-

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 Alfred L. Sullivan and wife, Yovonne Sullivan.

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Stewart C. Dorman to Paul F. Bognanno, Trustee(s), which was dated September 19, 1996 and recorded on September 20, 1996 in Book 7157 at Page 0449, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY

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

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include,

Said property is commonly known as 1020 Robinfield Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS

BEING all of Lot 3, Block 3, The Coves Subdivision, recorded in Map Book 1973, Page 455, Wake County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

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

Said property is commonly known as 1105 Collington Drive, Cary, NC 27511.

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

Being all of Lot 33, Widewaters 2004/857, Wake County Registry Tax ID: 1744628533 Said Property is commonly known as 1010 Delta River Way, Knightdale, NC 27545 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or major fraction thereof, of the final sale price. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined by the formula is less than Ten Dollars ($10.00), a minimum Ten Dollar ($10.00) fee will be collected. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined by the formula is more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), a maximum Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fee will be collected. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

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)

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 Delfino Garcia and wife, Juanita Garcia.

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

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner of the property is Stacey B Haywood and Theodore A Haywood.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termi-

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.

nation. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-19578-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee

mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 19-04527-FC01

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, 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

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.

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

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.

File No.: 09-08560-FC03

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC

(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.

FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-08790-FC02

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

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

nation of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Stone Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee By: ________________________________________ Attorney At Law Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC Attorneys for Stone Trustee Services, LLC David R. DiMatteo #35254 Christopher J. Culp #13466 5970 Fairview Road Suite 126 Charlotte, NC 28210 (704) 879-2777 (803) 929-0830

the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-18994-FC01

Posted: ____________________ By: _______________________

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