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105,093 COVID-19 patients presumed to be recovered Raleigh The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said that over 105,000 COVID-19 patients are presumed to have recovered from the virus as of Aug. 3. NCDHHS estimates a median time to recovery of 14 days for non-fatal COVID-19 cases who were not hospitalized and 28 days for hospitalized cases. Estimates are used since patient-specific data on the actual recovery time to resolution of symptoms are not available for all COVID-19 cases. NSJ STAFF

Gov. Cooper announces N.C. Dept. of Information Technology acting secretary Raleigh Gov. Roy Cooper announced that Thomas Parrish IV will be named acting secretary of the N.C. Department of Information Technology. Parrish will fill the role held by Tracy Doaks, who left to lead a nonprofit dedicated to broadband expansion in rural areas. “Parrish’s experience as an IT leader and educator prepares him to lead NCDIT as the agency supports our state work force in all 100 counties, both in the office and remote,” Cooper said. “His work as chief deputy has earned the trust of state government, and he will do work hard to protect our state from cyber threats.” NSJ STAFF

Poll: Forest, Cooper in statistical tie in governor race Raleigh Cardinal Point Analytics, an opinion research firm based in Raleigh, released a poll showing Lt. Gov. Dan Forest and Gov. Roy Cooper in a dead heat to become the state’s chief executive in November. According to the poll, Forest pulls in 46.4% to Cooper’s 46.1%, with 6% undecided. The poll surveyed 735 likely voters with a 3.6% margin of error. The results show a much tighter race than an NBC News/ Marist poll released at the end of July, which showed Cooper ahead by a 20-point margin. NSJ STAFF

Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns Sioux Falls, S.D. Sturgis is on. The message has been broadcast across social media as South Dakota braces to host hundreds of thousands of bikers for the 80th edition of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. More than 250,000 people are expected to rumble through western South Dakota, seeking the freedom of cruising the boundless landscapes in a state that has skipped lockdowns. Rallygoers have spent about $800 million in past years, according to the state Department of Tourism. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

US will extend support for Venezuela’s Guaidó Caracas, Venezuela The State Department’s top official on Venezuela said the Trump administration will continue recognizing lawmaker Juan Guaidó as the nation’s interim president even if Nicolás Maduro’s government ousts the opposition from control of congress. “He will not change the legal status for many countries around the world — and especially for us,” special representative Elliott Abrams told the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Foreign Relations in a hearing Tuesday. An estimated 5 million Venezuelans have fled shortages of gasoline, food and a broken healthcare system. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Hurricane Isaias causes damage through eastern NC A tree fell at a house at Pamlico Beach in Beaufort County due to winds, rain from Hurricane Isaias. After the storm moved through, over 300,000 North Carolinians were without power Tuesday morning.

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Schools opening remotely are leaving special needs behind Rural families lack internet access; IEP’s not translating well in remote instruction

alike, and many require multiple services and interventions. The process is often frustrating and can sometimes take years to get the right combination of services in place. By A.P. Dillon Sam and his family moved to North State Journal North Carolina last year and says RALEIGH — With Gov. Roy his 10-year-old daughter, who Cooper’s school reopening an- was diagnosed to be on the Aunouncement allowing districts tism spectrum, has in the past reto reopen under Plan C, full received services for math, reading, mote learning, parents who have speech assistance, as well as physical and occupational children with special therapy. He said they needs say they are bewere supposed to meet ing left behind. with school officials in Two families agreed Brunswick County in to speak to North “These kids March regarding her State Journal about are already at IEP, but then came the the negative impact regovernor’s order that mote learning is hav- a deficit, and all schools be closed. ing on their children now, with this Sam said has not and their Individualheard from the district ized Education Plans pandemic, about his daughter’s (IEPs). The names of you’ve got IEP since. the parents have been these schools “Everything is a changed to protect the waiting list for these identities of their chil- that are not dren. communicating children. It’s a waiting list to get evaluAn IEP is exactly what it sounds like: anything to the ated, a waiting list to see the specialist to a written plan specif- parents who get diagnosed propic to each eligible puberly, you know?” Sam lic-school child who have children said. “These kids are qualifies for special with special already at a deficit, education intervenneeds.” and now, with this tions. Those intervenpandemic, you’ve got tions can include, but these schools that are are not limited to, ser- Sam, a parent of not communicating vices such as audiol- a special-needs anything to the parogy, counseling, ocents who have children cupational therapy, daughter with special needs.” orientation and moAccessibility to bility services, physical therapy, psychological services teachers when there is a proband speech-language pathology lem and the “lackadaisical communication” from school officials services. To be eligible under the Individ- are two big problems facing Sam’s uals with Disabilities Education family with remote learning. Though his daughter is “high Act (IDEA), a team of subject experts, teachers, parents and oth- functioning,” Sam says that they ers first have to determine if the have to be strict with his daughstudent has a disability and then ter during remote learning. He if that disability will need special says they are a one-income houseeducation and associated services. hold and that he drives a truck for While the definition may sound straightforward, no two IEPs are See SPECIAL NEEDS page A2

Pence and DeVos visit NC school to encourage safe reopening nationwide By David Larson North State Journal APEX — July 29, Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos visited Thales Academy, a year-round private school with eight campuses in North Carolina, to highlight the school’s in-person reopening and to encourage other schools to do the same. Pence and DeVos began the visit by sitting in teacher Allison Combs’ 4th grade class and speaking with the students. Pence told the students that his wife, who is an elementary teacher, said hello, and so did the president. He asked Combs how it was for her class so far being back in the classroom. She said they were getting used to the new safety practices, including what she called “zombie hands,” where the stu-

dents would stretch their arms out to make sure nobody was within an arms’ length of them. Combs said before Pence had arrived, she got a huge cheer from the class when she asked if they were excited to be back. So Pence asked them to raise their hands if they were excited to return to school, at which their hands shot up. “Well, we’re excited to see you back in school,” Pence said. “In fact, we’re working with schools all across the country, aren’t we Secretary DeVos, to help states just like North Carolina to have the resources and the guidance to be able to open up schools safely again.” Secretary DeVos then asked the students what it was like to be back in the classroom. “It feels super good, because we can actually see our friends and we See PENCE page A2

Deployed judicial candidate returns to campaign amid pandemic Judge Jefferson Griffin is a Court of Appeals candidate who has been deployed with the North Carolina Army National Guard By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — How do you run a campaign without a candidate? Ask Judge Jefferson Griffin, a Court of Appeals candidate who has been deployed with the North Carolina Army National Guard. “I had to completely remove myself from the campaign, actually,” Griffin said told NSJ in a sitdown interview. “We pre-planned as much as possible before I went on active duty. And once that happened, I had no direct or indirect contact with the campaign.” Griffin earned his law degree from North Carolina Central School of Law, graduating in 2008. He practiced civil and criminal defense litigation in the Kinston area before joining the Wake County District Attorney’s Office in 2010. Five years later, former Gov. Pat McCrory appointed Griffin as a District Court judge in Wake County. He then ran for the seat in 2016, was elected to a fouryear term and now has his sights set on the Court of Appeals. Born and raised on a farm in Red Oak, in Nash County, Griffin went on to graduate from Northern Nash High School where he was captain of the football team. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North

Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003. Following graduation, he earned his United States Coast Guard captain’s license. For some time, he worked as a charter fisherman. See GRIFFIN page A2

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THE WORD: just wasn’t enough to support SPECIAL NEEDSDOUBTING from page A1 itTHOMAS

she said she can’t send one child to education for her daughter. Sampson County teacher Suthree people trying to use the in- private school without also send20:27-29 agrees and says(KJV) that “we The Second Sunday of Easter ing the other. Finding a school that san MillsJohn ternet at the same time. a living while his wife remains at approaches, was a nightmare. It wasn’t would take them both without a need to go back to school.” Mills home to assist their Heof the“It and Christians are daughter. reminded first 27 Then saithclasses, he to inteaches some life skills said Julie, adding that waitlist would be another issue. can’t imagine how Christ’s a family resurrection. with happening,” Sunday following Jesus Thomas,She Reach sayshither that spe“After the board meeting last cluding cooking. two working parents is managing, they were having to leave and go to had met with most of His disciples after Mary thystudents finger, and behold my definitely are church to do homework. The month, I could see myself in a pad- cial needs saying it would be “physically im- their Magdalene them of His hands; butand shereach also hither worries options Guilford County Schools ded room within the next nine vulnerable, possible” for alerted that family to put in presence. hand, and thrust students’ safety andittheir them the time. was not with them whengave Thomas they metwere to go and “sit in a weeks,” said Julie. “Because that about herthy into my side: and be not well-being. school parking Additionally, Sam says he makes Jesus, and he said he would not believe in thelot,” which she says is how I feel. I’ve cried; I’ve cried emotional faithless, believing. “Isolation is abut terrible thing,” too much to qualify for Medic- wasn’t an option for her special to my sister-in laws; I’ve cried to resurrection until seen the wounds 28 And Thomas adding that in rural needs child of who needs bathroom my best friend who has a son who said Mills, aid to cover some ofhe hishad daughter’s the crucifixion saidbeunto studentsand can even services. He alsofor saidhimself. that it was a access regularly. Hot spots on bus- is autistic; and I think I’ve just counties,answered him, My and my disdueLord to physical help either due to their cried out to the point this morning more isolated problem finding alternatives be- es didn’t Eight days after the resurrection, Thomas God. 29 Jesus saithhas unto tance. Sampson County ancause of the school choice had hismany doubts removed when herural sawlocation. Utimately the fami- where I became angry.” Thomas, high schoolsbecause will open After getting angry, Julie nouncedhim, options that would fit his daugh- ly was forced to make the choice to Jesus and examined His wounds. While thou hast seen me, thou remote learning for the their home and move closer to reached out to the office of Lt. Gov. with only ter’s needs came with huge wait- sell Jesus blessed in His hast believed: weeks and blessed grades are K-8 Dan Forest. Julie says she reached first nine lists. Sam said those it was who very believed frus- Greensboro. they that have notfirst seen,four remote for the Julie says her daughter uses an out because it appears that he is going full trating and that thereon needs to be resurrection based faith, He nonetheless app on an iPad, as well as using “for education” and that he is “for weeks. and yet have believed. morewilling choicestoavailable. was prove Himself to Thomas. Mills said she thinks that reJulie is a mom of two children sign language as her main meth- special needs kids.” Thomas had proven a devoted Forest said in a statement that, mote learning has been hard for odsloyal to communicate. in Guilford County Public Schools, and disciple andgrader Jesusand dida not condemn himyou for imagine “The Incredulity Thomas” Caravaggio (c. 1601–1602, housed rural students, currently many of whom are “AtofaSaint minimum, thebygovernor’s “Can incorporata rising 5th 19-yearin Sanssouci Potsdam, plan forGallery, reopening schoolsGermany). MUST low-income and either don’t have learn- Picture oldskepticism. daughter with special needs. ing those things into remote his Her oldest child’s IEP involves life ing?” asked Julie. “It’s nearly im- allow for children with special devices to work on or internet acneeds and those with an Individ- cess or have neither. She said these skills, communication services, oc- possible.” Doing speech therapy lessons ualized Education Program (IEP) problems are the case for some cupational therapies, math, speech and language services. She and her now requires both Julie and her the ability to attend school. Excep- teachers as well, and the situaTRAFFIC page A1 major traffic backups. downdepend certainonbusinesssales tax back revenue, tion is demoralizing for them. In tional children the pub- causing daughter on iPads going and shutting family live from in a rural area outside transportation FloridaMills announced thatthe it iskind acsome statesto have not. them addition, which alsothe is down. said that lic But school system afford forth with speech therapist. Ju- es. Greensboro. schedules by sevsite of and the first bid out theWashington, failed to produce results. hit and lie“We of “hands work on” classes she teaches therapy, services, spe- celerating says were what hoping used to to take 30itminWhen the pandemic ontoabout billion outbreak in the but coronavirus In thewent meantime, some Jackie road for don’t weeks translate remote$2 learning. cialized instruction that onlyU.S., our eral utesconstruction now takes anvery hoursoon, and that schools all remote, of bridge road on 92 educationof its 100 worth COVID-19 all that, inso suspended and projects already have then “I don’t like it.and I am notprojects. excited trained andwork dedicated “remote learningand is absolute saidbridge for them it “just didn’t work.” In teaching Maryland, a westbound highway can projects as aAnyre- about timeline is kind of indo thea air,” been puthad on no hold. online,” said Mills. al professionals provide. sanity to think we could sev- active “We internet. You could that of the Chesapeake Bay a stay-at-home order stufor lane West Plains administrator sult The Carolina Depart“Hopefully though, over the sumthingofless than giving these en-hour day.” not get North internet,” said Julie. “You said near Annapolis recentworkers. The Stehn, aCounty formerSchools state highment mer they [school officials] have dents and families thehalted option projto go Bridge Guilford did most couldn’tof getTransportation Century Link. has We Tom re-opened vehicles followmajor ones in engineer. “It wasfora high pri- ects slashed construction way made decisionstothat will be fully backinclude to school full-time is Seattle incom- ly not offer an option in-person couldn’tits getexpected Spectrum.” repairs. The $27 million projSpokane, as for us.” instead only offering and projects from downwith to 38 for ority implemented.” prehensible.” well as improve- ing instruction, She said she131 argued Specwas added completed well ahead of tolike an my Interstate 90rights pass ectMills Though ambulances areremote run- ments the upcoming budget $2 5-week she didn’t think all “I feel daughter’s remote and 9-week trum after others onyear, her aroad partly becauserelated of light anpushed avalanche-prone as usual and detours are through billion of these “fluid changes” to have been aside,” saidarea Ju- schedule, sessions. wantedreduction. to get internet too but ning amidschools the coronavirus panfor itvisitors, Ohio has“wouldn’t delayed projects reopening were coming lie.the SheCascade said thatMountains. two years ago, had traffic Julie said that isn’t just“obher of Spectrum budge.” until They well-marked entire $200tomillion direct interchange next yeartoonher interstate highways from her school district or princinot sent her daughter school, demic. 19-year that old who is suffering. Her sheVermont’s resorted Verizon MiFi card viously The traffic volumes construction forher, 2020 saidhas Daniel in Columbus and Cincinnati be- would butdeclining that they “seemed to come the state would haveplan jailed but pal, rising be 5thnice,” grader criedMarand road which she used to work from especially large in some onshe hold, save have for aa $6 million chief clinical officer for the cause thewhen expected decline in shall, frombeen Raleigh.” now doesn’t right to an have begged to go to private school, but is home.ofBut schools closed, South Howell County Ambulance emergency repair where a storm of the nation’s most famously confuel tax revenue. washed out part of the foundation gested metropolitan areas, such Faced with a budget shortfall, District. as the San Francisco Bay area. The city of Bend, Oregon, the on Interstate 89. Missouri has postponed $46 milBusiness leaders in the region The longer the delay, the greatlion for 18 road and bridge proj- nation’s seventh-fastest growmetropolitan FOR area over the er the likelihood that some proj- had hoped to put a 1 cent sales tax ects thatWORD: had been priorities for ing THE A HIDDEN TREASURE ALL local governments. As many as past decade, pulled a $190 mil- ects might not get finished this on the November ballot that could raise $100 billion over 40 years 299 additional projects valued lion transportation bond off the year. The fifth parable in Matthew is the Parable of the had con“Every project is sort of at risk for public transit and transporballot. Supporters at $785 million could be at risk 13May Hidden Treasure, which was spoken onlyabout to thepushing disciplesa property of running out of quality weather tation projects in a nine-county cerns without federal help, McKenna tax hike forseveral roads, sidewalks and days to complete the work,” said region. But the coronavirus outsaid. by Christ. This short, one-verse parable has lanes while local business- Jeremy Reed, construction engi- break interrupted work on state Among interpretations. the immediateThere de- is bike nuanced little disagreement es are and neer for the state’s transportation legislation needed to place the ferments: a new highway interthat the parable illustrates the value of thesuffering kingdomfinancially of measure on the ballot. change to provide direct access many residents are without work. agency. heaven. Unlike the parable of the tares, which Jesus It now could be 2022, or even Pennsylvania originally halted “They’re going to show up on to the expanded Ozarks Medical explained in detail in Matthew voters’ the day hidden and just glance and all road construction work. But 2024, before supporters can make Center in West Plains. The cen-13:36–43, treasure story is but one sentence. The parable `I’m not raising my taxes it has since allowed work to pro- another push for a public vote on ter’s hospital, physician and spe- think, doesn’t provide detailsthe about the treasure the finder. right now,orno way!’” said Mike Ri- ceed on 61 critical projects. About the measure, said John Grubb, cialty clinics are among area’s co-chairman thea Go Bend 800 road and bridge projects, at chief operating officer of the Bay largest employers, serving read aboutthe ley, However, many scholars parable to mean of that Area Council, a business-backed 2020 Coalition that support- $7 billion, remain on hold. 40,000 eight rural person,patients possibly in a laborer, finds the treasure but cannot policy advocacy group. By contrast, some states have ed the measure. “We’re going to counties of southern Missouri remove it against the present owner. So, the finder buys “If we’re in a poor economy, come back to voters, but now just taken advantage of a lull in trafand northern Arkansas. the field to obtain the treasure. fic to speed up transportation which it looks like we’re going to The state had allotted more felt like the wrong time.” John andto Thomas Aquinas Most both states commented have classified road projects. Construction crews have be in, that would have been an than $1.2Calvin million cover half on this in theircosts. scholarship. Calvin said the stimulus and an awas essential work been able to shut down highway awful lot ofPUBLIC the roadparable construction The construction DOMAIN | CC BY-SA 1.0 parable to instruct believers to preferdespite the can continue orders lanes during prime hours without ful lot of job creation,” he said. other halfwas was“intended to come from local that Kingdom of heaven to the whole world, and therefore “Parable of the hidden treasure” by Rembrandt (cir. 1630) is a painting in the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest. to deny themselves and all the desires of the flesh ….”

Aquinas, in his compilation Catena Aurea, focused on the finder of the treasure saying, “he perceives how great thingsfrom lie hid there, WORSHIP page A1 and goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that; that is, by despising temporal things he purchases himself Benham and others to showed uppeace, that he may be to theinCharlotte clinic after receivrich the knowledge of God.”

MATTHEW 13:44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

ing calls that the police were there demanding that the group’s members leave the area. When they refused to leave, eight were given citations of “violation of emergency prohibitions and restrictions” — a Class 2 misdemeanor. “They’re saying there were 50 people there,” Benham said on the discrepancy between his account and the “official” account. “Just look at the video. The video shows clear evidence. It is a lie. It is wrong. The police department, Charlotte Observer, the mayor’s office — they’re all wrong.” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a friend of Benham’s, tweeted out in support of him later the same day, calling the arrest unconstitutional ROBERT CLARK | NORTH STATE JOURNAL and saying, “Because elected Dems are pro-abortion, they are abusing Attendees of Northwood Temple Church in Fayeteville’s 2020 Easter drive-in service listen in on their power—in a one-sided way— their radios from inside their cars as Pastor John Hedgepeth delivers his sermon. to silence pregnancy counselors.” Cruz also put a petition on his site nion sets, with sealed wafers and which asks signatories to “Tell crimination against religious in- ‘drive-in’ services.” The very next day, Wilming- cups of juice, but had to call off the Democratic Governor Roy Cooper stitutions and religious believers,” that if abortion is ‘essential’ then said Barr in a statement. “Thus, ton police posted that drive-in ser- plan to distribute them after word pregnancy services are essential, government may not impose spe- vices “will not be considered a vi- from the city. “They said don’t do communion, too. Stop discriminating against cial restrictions on religious activi- olation,” so no legal action would ty that do not also apply to similar be taken against the churches, but and I’m a good man. I try to do people of faith!” police still urged “all churches and what the mayor says,” Hedgepeth U.S. Attorney General Wil- nonreligious activity.” “Where a state has not acted houses of worship to continue with said. “We’re law-abiding. I want to liam Barr has received a flood of complaints from religious people evenhandedly, it must have a com- virtual services, including for Eas- do things the way they said and let them know we’re cooperating with around the country who, like Ben- pelling reason to impose restric- ter.” COURTESY PHOTO In Fayetteville, drive-in ser- them.” ham, believe their rights are being tions on places of worship and Benham, though, said he will were allowed, and Northmust ensure those restrictions violated by local and state and governVice President Mike Pence U.S. Secretary of that Education Betsy DeVosvices share a laugh with students at Thales Academy in Apex. are narrowly tailored to advance wood Temple Pentecostal Holi- not be cooperating with Charments. A tweet from Barr’s commu- its compelling interest,” said Barr. ness Church had an Easter service lotte’s demands for his group to stop entirely counseling women at 10 a.m. Pastor John Hedgepeth year institutions must not nications director, online. These outside include should follow the student, and,be COVID-19. retary of Education andKerri I wereKupec, just ing“Religious the abortion clinic, even after the told NSJ the church promoted singled out special burdens.” said, “During this that sacred week Wake Cooper announced earlier the in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, if for a student’s assigned reflecting on the fact there arefor “Certainly arrest, since he believes city’s celebration expecting po- County, Drive-in services have July Americans,who AG Barr mon- school Guilford County,the Orange that he and waswas directing public refuses church to reopen this fall, verymany few Americans have is done requests violate the letter andschool spirtentially of cars. ser- County been another touchpoint in North schools itoring govt regulation ofopporreligious and and Durham County in hundreds the state to adoptThe either forces families to learn remotemore to expand educational it of the law. viceB,could beused heard on 92.7 FM to systems. especially the Plan services. 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‘Back the Blue’ rally in Raleigh draws hundreds of supporters Lt. gov. candidate fires up the crowd, calls Black Lives Matter ‘hypocritical’ By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — Hundreds gathered on the Halifax Mall on Aug. 1, despite the brutal heat, to “Back the Blue” and show support for law enforcement. The rally was hosted by Students for Trump as a response to recent anti-police protests and assaults on officers happening around the country. Attendees waved American flags, Trump banners and Blue Lives Matter signs and flags to show their support. Former NY police officer and TV host John Cardillo served as master of ceremonies for the event. Headlining speakers includ-

ed Ryan Fournier, co-chair and founder of Students for Trump, congressional candidate Alan Swain, former Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, candidate for N.C. Secretary of State E.C. Sykes, N.C. House candidate Fred Von Canon and candidate for lieutenant governor Mark Robinson. “Now is the time more than ever to rally behind these men and women in blue who are heroes, who protect our community and serve us each and every day not knowing if they’re going to make it home,” Fournier told the crowd. Other speakers included Erin Pare, running for N.C. House against Democratic Rep. Sydney Batch; and Gadi Adelman, a counterterrorism expert, author and radio host. The crowd was fired up by several of the speakers; however, it was Robinson that had everyone

on their feet clapping and cheering after engaging the crowd to say the Pledge of Allegiance. “Some people say we live in a racist nation. Let me get this straight — this is not a racist nation,” Robinson said. He later went on to say, such a notion comes from “the pits of Hell.” He also called Black Lives Matter a “Marxist organization” and said it is hypocritical. “They stand here now with us and yell at us and hold up signs against the police. Where were you last night in Chicago and New Orleans and New York and L.A. while our brothers and sisters were being gunned down by gang members?” asked Robinson. “Where were you?” He also asked where Black Lives Matter was when women were going down to Planned Parenthood and “murdering your future.” “If they were a real organization

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Merchandise is pictured hanging in this photo taken Aug. 1 in Raleigh. dedicated to the black community they would be fighting for black lives, and fighting for black lives would mean standing up for fatherless children,” Robinson said. A few dozen Black Lives Matter protesters also were on hand. Some had signs that read, “Black Lives Matter,” while others contained messages such as, “Defund the police,” and, “F*ck Trump.” One man waved the Communist Chi-

nese flag along with a sign bearing a hammer and sickle, an American flag on fire and the words “Death to America.” At the close of the event, Back the Blue supporters marched from Halifax Mall to the State Capitol building and back again. Black Lives Matter protesters followed the crowd, yelling curse words and repeating various chants as the crowd walked along.

Trump signs $3B-a-year plan to boost conservation, parks The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law legislation that will devote nearly $3 billion annually to conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks and other public lands. The measure was overwhelmingly approved by Congress. “There hasn’t been anything like this since Teddy Roosevelt, I suspect,” Trump said about the 26th president, who created many national parks, forests and monuments to preserve the nation’s natural resources. Supporters say the Great American Outdoors Act is the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly half a century and will create at least 100,000 jobs, while restoring national parks and repairing trails and for-

est systems. The law requires full, mandatory funding of the popular Land and Water Conservation Fund and addresses the maintenance backlog facing America’s national parks and public lands. The law would spend about $900 million a year — double current spending — on the conservation fund and another $1.9 billion per year on improvements at national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and range lands. The House and the Senate cleared both bills by overwhelming bipartisan margins this summer. Among the bills’ congressional champions are Republican Sens. Cory Gardner of Colorado and Steve Daines of Montana. Both are among the Senate’s most vulnerable incumbents, and each represents a state where the outdoor

“There hasn’t been anything like this since Teddy Roosevelt, I suspect,” President Donald Trump said about the 26th president, who created many national parks, forests and monuments to preserve the nation’s natural resources. economy and tourism at sites such as the Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone national parks play an outsized role. Daines and Gardner persuaded Trump to support the legislation at a White House meeting this year.

Ivanka Trump, the Republican president’s daughter and adviser, also supported the legislation. She traveled to Colorado with Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and Gardner, to celebrate the bill’s passage in Congress. “We want every American child to have access to pristine outdoor spaces, where young Americans experience the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon, when their eyes widen in amazement as Old Faithful burst into the sky, when they gaze upon Yosemite’s towering sequoias, their love of country grows stronger and they know that every American has truly a duty to preserve this wondrous inheritance,” Trump said. “At a time when our country needs to create jobs and rebuild local economies while also protecting nature and places where everyone can recreate outdoors, the

Great American Outdoors Act answers the call on all fronts,” said Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy, an advocacy group. “There couldn’t be a more important time than now to improve parks, protect birds and wildlife, and create jobs in every state across the country,” added Sarah Greenberger, senior vice president for conservation policy of the National Audubon Society. “North Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful national parks including the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway,” said Sen. Thom Tillis, who co-sponsored the bill. “I am proud to have co-sponsored this bipartisan legislation and get it signed into law so we can preserve our parks and allow our kids and grandkids to enjoy them in their best form.”

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Ivanka Trump speaks during a signing ceremony for H.R. 1957 – "The Great American Outdoors Act," in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

GRIFFIN from page A1 While his civilian role is that of judge, Griffin is a captain in the North Carolina Army National Guard. His role is JAG officer in the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, which is often called “Old Hickory.” He and his team had laid out a schedule, and he “had to turn over the keys.” He added that what made it even more difficult was that before he left, filing hadn’t yet taken place, and it was not clear who was running. Those campaign “keys” landed in the lap of Griffin’s wife, Katye, whom he called the campaign’s “primary surrogate.” The couple has only been married two years, one of which Jefferson spent deployed overseas. “She was amazing,” said Griffin. “Probably our primary surrogate for the campaign and the decision maker most of the time when it came down to anything that needed to be weighed out and decided upon.”

While smiling at his wife sitting beside him, Griffin described Katye as “very patient” for being able to deal with three years of statewide campaigns plus his workup for deployment. “She’s also brilliant. She’s an attorney, so I had no problem leaving everything up to her,” Griffin said. “It was one of the more challenging things I’ve done in my life,” Katye said about all of the campaigning and her husband’s deployment. “It was challenging because for the first time, I think I understood what military families go through,” said Katye. “I did not come from a military family, and we don’t have children. I didn’t have some of the stresses that spouses have, but the campaign was kind of my baby, you know. So when Jefferson wasn’t here, that was the hardest part, not being able to talk with him.” Being deployed was one hurdle, the other was returning to a state in partial lockdown due to COVID-19. Griffin said that the Army took returning “pretty seri-

ously” and said they were quarantined for two weeks out in the New Mexico desert. “They took our temperatures and we were divided out by cohorts so that we didn’t have contact with other groups that were coming back in,” said Griffin. “We left last summer, and you come back and nobody can gather. So, it makes it a little more difficult to get groups together,” Griffin said, adding that fundraising is the only area he felt he is playing a bit of catch-up. “I’d say, yeah, fundraising-wise we’re a little bit behind, but that’s expected,” said Griffin. “You know when your candidate has no contact with the campaign and can’t be directly making fundraising calls, of course, you’re going to be a little bit behind.” As of the end of the second quarter, the Griffin campaign has $100,637 cash on hand. Griffin’s opponent, Chris Brook, had $195,614 cash on hand at the end of the quarter. Brook is the former legal direc-

tor of the ACLU of North Carolina where he led the litigation over HB2. He was appointed to the N.C. Court of Appeals by Gov. Roy Cooper and was sworn in on May 7, 2019. Despite being deployed and returning under pandemic circumstances, Griffin is still positive and believes that based on data he’s seen, North Carolina voters overall still want to elect conservative judges. He said that the election is not necessarily a Republican or Democrat battle, but rather an ideological battle between “conservatives and liberals.” “I would describe myself, judicial philosophy-wise, as an originalist and a textualist,” said Griffin. “I believe that the document should be viewed through the lens as when it was written, and a textualist in that I believe that the document speaks for itself — the four corners of the document.” “You know, I grew up in North Carolina,” Griffin said. “I was born here, went to school here, have served as a DA here, been a judge

in the state, served in the North Carolina Army National Guard, and you know getting that message out to folks is my number one priority.” Griffin’s background of having seen both the defense and prosecutorial sides of the courtroom was “definitely an asset going to the bench.” “I think it’s just very necessary to have trial court judges who have been in criminal trial courts and fellow judges who’ve actually prosecuted cases at that level, because unless you’re in a courtroom, there are things you don’t know,” said Griffin. “Whereas my opponent… he’s just filed a lot of political lawsuits for a long time.” No matter what the outcome of the election, Griffin said he is here to serve wherever that may be. “I will go wherever I’m supposed to serve, whether that is in private practice or as a judge on the court of appeals or Supreme Court… wherever that may be. I’ll go wherever I’m called to serve,” said Griffin.

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The longest-running PGA event in North Carolina, the Wyndham Championship has gone through several iterations after beginning as the Greater Greensboro Open in 1938. Its current location at Sedgefield Country Club reinvigorated the event, after being held at Forest Oaks Country Club for 30 years. It marked a homecoming of sorts, as Sedgefield hosted the event several times before its move. The tournament’s move to August has also provided opportunities to see top-level golfers come to the Triad and earn points for the PGA’s FedEx Cup playoffs.

After holding a PGA Championship and Ryder Cup over half a century ago, the U.S. Open will have been played four times over a 25-year span at the historic Pinehurst #2 course at Pinehurst Resort. 1999’s duel between the late Payne Stewart and Phil Mickelson remains one of the most memorable U.S. Opens of all-time. Pinehurst #2 has held all five of the USGA’s most important events including the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open (2014), U.S. Amateur (1962, 2008, 2019), U.S. Women’s Amateur (1989) and U.S. Senior Open (1994).

NSJ Staff RALEIGH — State Rep. Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) was appointed co-chair of the N.C. House Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House, considered the second most powerful position in the chamber, on Monday by Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain). Rep. Hall joins Chairman David Lewis (R-Harnett) as the presiding chairs of the powerful committee. Legislation must pass through the committee before making it to the House floor. Hall will take over for Lewis when he formally leaves the legislature. Rep. Hall currently co-chairs the House Elections and Ethics Law Committee, the House Redistricting Committee, and the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Matters. “Chairman Hall quickly distinguished

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Wells Fargo Championship Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte Debuting at the Wachovia Championship in 2003, the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow has attracted top players throughout its tenure on the PGA tour schedule. The menacing “green mile” finish on holes 16, 17, and 18 is commonly pointed to as one of the toughest finishes on the tour.

PGA Championship (2017, 2025) Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte The PGA Championship will return to Charlotte in 2025 after a well-received event in 2017. However, the schedule will be a little different, as the PGA Championship has given up its August date in favor of being played in May.

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Legendary women’s golfer Peggy Kirk Bell and her husband, Warren “Bullet” Bell, bought and restored Pine Needles in 1954. Kirk Bell was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2019 and was an advocate of women’s golf, teaching the game to thousands throughout her life.

Preparing Quail Hollow Country Club for the PGA Championship in 2017 took the tournament to Wilmington’s Eagle Point Golf Club, a throwback to the 1950s and 1960s event known as the Azalea Open.

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Group gives $5K for information on Trump sticker on bear Buncombe County A wildlife group is offering a $5,000 reward to identify a person they say is responsible for putting a “Trump 2020” sticker on the collar of a bear. “Bears are NOT Billboards!” Help Asheville Bears said on a Facebook post Friday while announcing the reward. The group said they received pictures that showed the sticker on the animal in Asheville. The bear had been “trapped, tranquilized and collared unnecessarily,” the post said. A bear was found in the city last year with a similar sticker. AP

Departing NC Rep. McGrady is Transportation Board choice Henderson County Another state legislator is resigning before the two-year General Assembly term ends. Republican Rep. Chuck McGrady of Henderson County is one of House Speaker Tim Moore’s appointments to a reconfigured state Board of Transportation. Moore announced on Friday that he was picking McGrady and real estate developer Stephen Rosenburgh to join the board. McGrady’s appointment means he’ll have to leave the General Assembly. He previously announced his current fifth term in the House would be his last.

Mitchell County Terry Jamerson suffered a massive heart attack in February. While he survived the cardiac event, it led to kidney failure that requires him to be on dialysis three days a week. He’s on the list for a donor, but it’s expected to take three to five years for him to reach the top, and he doesn’t have that much time. He and his wife Sarah are looking for a donor who is a match to come forward and help. AP

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City enacts curfew after police shoots armed man

Police: Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead Iredell County Police say that one person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Mooresville. Mooresville police spokeswoman Kim Sellers said in an email that the incident occurred Sunday night. She wrote that officers had responded to a residence for a domestic incident that reportedly involved an assault. One fatality occurred after police arrived. Sellers said that the North Carolina’s State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident. No further details were released.

Person County Footage from a dashboard camera shows a black man shot and killed by police in Roxboro appears to have pointed a gun at an officer. Release of the footage on Wednesday came hours after officials declared a state of emergency and enacted a curfew for portions of the city following the shooting of David Brooks Jr., 45. Two officers have been placed on paid leave as state investigators continue to review what happened during the incident. AP

County law enforcement leaders to sign memo on misconduct Buncombe County The leaders of seven law enforcement agencies in Buncombe County signed an agreement on reporting officer misconduct. The agency heads signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday at the Buncombe County Court House. The agreement will focus on standardizing the reporting and investigation process for officer misconduct. The announcement said, “Law enforcement agencies throughout Buncombe County will come together in partnership with the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office to agree to standardize the process and procedure for investigating and reporting officer misconduct.”

Fisherman donates reward from record catfish to fire department Warren County Joey Baird was fishing on Lake Gaston over July 4 weekend when he caught a blue catfish. It took 16 hours to land the rare fish, who weighed 121 pounds, 9 ounces, breaking the state record by more than four pounds. After verifying the weight and claiming the record, Baird released the fish back into the lake. The company that manufactured the rod he used to make the catch paid him a $10,000 reward for the record catch. Baird is donating the money to the Gasburg Volunteer Fire Department.

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Woman who refused to give up bus seat to be honored Halifax County Sarah Keys Evans, an African-American woman whose refusal to go to the back of a bus in 1952 led to a change in law was honored with a special day. Roanoke Rapids unveiled a plaza bearing her name and murals depicting her arrest. Evans was on leave from the U.S. Army Women’s Army Corps when she refused the request of a bus driver to move to the back. Keys was arrested and fined $25 for disorderly conduct. She filed a complaint, which resulted in an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling prohibiting segregation on interstate buses.

Guilford County Paul Arnold Steber, 19, of Boston, a former student at High Point University, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a charge of possession of a firearm on educational property. In exchange, the court dismissed a second charge of having weapons on campus or other educational property and a count of communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property. Steber had a “plan and timeline to kill people,” court documents said. Two guns and ammunition in his dorm room, according to authorities. He was expelled from the school.

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Park service says group broke into lighthouse for the view Carteret County The National Park Service says that a group of young people broke into a lighthouse on the Outer Banks seemingly for the view. The alleged break-in occurred early Monday morning at the historic Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Authorities said that the five suspects reached the island by boat, crept up to the lighthouse door and used tools to get inside. The suspects were issued citations. Nothing was damaged or taken. Their names were not released. AP

Scotland County The last of three people charged in a deadly home invasion was sentenced to life in prison on Friday. Christopher Murray, 38, was convicted of murder last year, and the state’s maximum penalty was imposed Friday in a Bangor courtroom. Murray, Tony Locklear and Alexis Locklear, of Maxton, were charged in the home invasion in which 59-year-old Wayne Lapierre and his wife were shot in their home. Lapierre died from his wounds. Locklear, 22, was sentenced to a year in prison for robbery. The three people came to Lapierre’s home to rob him.

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himself as a young House lawmaker who can address a broad range of complex issues and forge bipartisan policy solutions to matters before the legislature, and we are fortunate to add his legal acumen to this important leadership position,” Speaker Moore said. Rep. Lewis said, “Having previously chaired committees with Rep. Hall, I know he possesses tremendous leadership capabilities that will benefit members of the House of Representatives and the North Carolinians they serve.” Rep. Hall also added, “I appreciate the Speaker providing this opportunity to serve North Carolinians in a new role and Chairman Lewis’ confidence in my abilities, as the legislature continues to support families at a critical time in our state’s history.” First elected to the General Assembly in 2016, Hall is an attorney in Lenoir.

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Cumberland County Christopher Curlee, of Fayetteville stole large pieces of federally protected coral while visiting the Florida Keys, authorities said. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers issued Curlee a notice to appear in court for violating the Endangered Species Act. FWC investigators had been tipped off that someone had coral out on a balcony at the Landings of Largo. Officers identified it as staghorn coral. The man told officers he was in the Keys for the two-day lobster mini-season, which ended Thursday night. AP

RALEIGH — North Carolina is receiving around $92 million as part of the settlement between Volkswagen and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency related to allegations against the company for cheating on vehicle emissions. The money will help districts in the state replace older school buses with “new, more environmentally friendly models.” The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCPDI) announced that the North Carolina Clean School Bus program will purchase 103 low- or zero-emission buses powered by propane, electric or diesel fuels. The program has been funded

with $11.2 million from the almost $30 million in the first phase of the settlement awards. “This award allows DPI and school districts across North Carolina to continue to modernize the existing fleet while also allowing the assessment of how new technologies will fit into the school bus fleet of the future,” state Superintendent Mark Johnson said in a statement. Volkswagen accepted a $14.9 billion penalty as part of a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The dollar figure allotted is based on the number of certain types of affected diesel engine vehicles in the given state. Five school districts and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will also have school bus replacement projects funded.

NCGOP files public records request for Gov. Roy Cooper’s schedule, travel records NSJ Staff RALEIGH — On Friday, July 31, the North Carolina Republican Party held a press conference announcing a public records request into Gov. Roy Cooper’s schedule and travel records since Jan. 1. “Gov. Cooper has previously claimed he doesn’t like emails and prefers face-to-face visits, but we’re not seeing any evidence of that at all,” said NCGOP Chairman Michael Whatley at the press conference. “The public has no idea what he is doing since he’s been holed up at the governor’s mansion.” Whatley said the last events Cooper is known to have attended were at his primary victory event in Raleigh on March

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3 and at an out-of-state fundraiser in Tampa, Florida, on March 5. The full request asks the governor’s office for any document, paper, file or other physical or electronic media concerning Cooper’s schedule, travel plans, flight plans and travel finance reports. Since May, Whatley noted that six Trump administration officials have made visits to the state, including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Robert Redfield, U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. “We find it amazing the Trump administration has spent more time on the road talking about issues in the state than the governor has,” Whatley added.

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This question is and when U.S. tax credits to companies whodon’t will source at least half of their meltdown in 1986. Some experts believe that ev nd keep pushing until they win or the important because it determines whether certain areas ought to theyThere hope to production back in the United States. is approximately $120 program of Reagan, led directly to the dissoluti COLUMN | REP. RICHARD HUDSON be open or closed, whether we ought to pursue — Sweden style — a billion worth of American direct investment plants and equipment in 1989. know what in they enous event happens such as the Chernobyl more liberalized society that presumes wide spread, or whether we in China. Chinese direct investment in the U.S. is about $65 billion by Perhaps COVID-19 is China’s Chernobyl. don’t. experts believe that event, not the Star Wars ought to lock down further. comparison. 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While people throughout our commu number of people who have had coronavirus and not been tested. state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. No. The government works for us, and we have the right to ask those when did me, my faith is an important part ofstay-at-home my daily life and decision I am we have passed in Easter seasons If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked asFor to the questions. And the longer orders are in place allglad overinitiatives the ioning making. As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, are supporting sel justification for it. And the answers should notabe vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, provide nment Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses keep people o must do this out of an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about message of EDITORIAL | STACEY MATTHEWS affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reach families and work evels It will need to be explained in detailhope to the people of this state who when they can get back to providing for their families, will demand that we will affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on common sense an are being told to remain jobless and at home for an undetermined answers. me a once again enjoy God.” we can defeat the coronavirus and keep amount of time why models predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they hing? sporting events, If you are celebrating the Easter season, I urge you to also whole. are reliable. can be with those answers — and again, not vague answers, but answer s what reflect on this message and be comforted, so that we may liveHUDSON out Until then, the Lenten and Easter se concerts, family To date, I’ve gone along with what the state has asked and then with details that give their statements believability. COLUMN | REP. RICHARD EDITORIAL || FRANK FRANK HILL HILL EDITORIAL COLUMN | BEN SHAPIRO God’s example and comfort all those in need around us during hope that we will once again enjoy spor itizens mandated that we do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all continue to do what we can to keep our families, gatherings, this difficult time. Through faith and by helping one another, I am gatherings, church services and many m the data. State Republican leaders have, too. services ourselves, and our communities safe. But we should also still continue church in a free confident we will emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary Unfortunately, when certain types ofand questions get asked, there is to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home sacrifices for the greate many more ty were EDITORIAL In this same spirit, I continue to be inspired they by stories humanity are over. | FRANK HILL among some people to treat those sometimes a disturbing tendency measures are understandable, shouldofalso have an expiration date. after our own osed neighbors helping neighbors. 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Co Since when did nd the globe and in the United States, China will to pay for this virus, covered upFor its spread and tried toimportant tellabout the world there were only are having to adjust what is from beingpancreatic called the “new normal.” questions the data, and when things can start getting back to inwe me, my faith is an part of my daily life and decision I am glad initiatives h Easter seasons There have been times over the years where coronavirus because he was often seen not wearing John Lewis (D-Ga.) passed away If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer stay-at-home orders are in place all over the and state and local governments, Americans have begun to flatten suggested, even if the transmission rate is high. in it” (Psalm 118:24). 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Butfor we should also still continue church services living in a free all over the Trump administration, the expected need for hospital beds at to isolate those who are most vulnerable and let ever Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesse Americans are civil about anymore. I wish you’re posting under the pretense of expressing If you talk to longtime fans and supporters of all ulated and unsanitary wet markets. believe it came out ofof a questions economic and financial means. obviously notstronger worked fromSome our to posting under confident we willtoDiplomacy emerge out has of this pandemic than ever. own temporary sacrifice are being told remain jobless and at home an undetermined answers. message offor Unfortunately, when certain types get asked, there is ask questions about theshowing data, because while reasonable stay-at-home become a many more Michigan, peak outbreak was revised down by over 120,000, the number of Which raises third What basic respect for the question: passing of those weexactly sympathy, you’re doing it spirit, wrong. three individuals, you’ll hear about their and distinctive society were affliction, so that weworld may be able to comfort those who areofthe in any relief will soon reachcan fa arfare labthe run by the communist Chinese army. to bring China into the civilized of 21st century health, hygiene In this same I continue to be inspired by stories humanity over. scientific experts amount of time why models predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they sometimes disturbing tendency among somewe people treatAdams’s those case, I measures arethe understandable, they should alsoofhave an expiration are date. pretense hope that will Intoand disagree with was one them. 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So while we should remain vigilant and stay safe, Stacey Matthews has also written under theat in are life or death.who And it wasn’t just from random a great loss theirthey deaths know what they Here’s the problem: We still don’t know the answers to the key sympathy, virus is transmittable while carriers are asymptoma sporting events, If you are celebrating the Easter season, I urge you to also whole. money to buy a 3-D printer and plastic to make face shields for necessary safety guidelin e than tofree build redundant manufacturing plants elsewhere purely totalitarian governments do. They take advantage of every weakness sacrifices are pseudonym Sister Toldjah and is a regular Twitter trolls but other professors. 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State Republican leaders have, ourselves, and our communities safe. But we should also stillthis continue living in a free but answer First, what is the true coronavirus fatality rate? This question is are we willing to submit ourselves to one? that was “going to hell” hisquestions conservative responses passing these three men God’s example comfort all those need around us during hope that we will once a don’t and when ility concerns. adversaries push back. gatherings, thing? Thatto isthe what freeof citizens living in aquestions free society were supposed Not one little bit. in wrong. 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Roy Cooper stated during question what the governm massive 1918 “Spanish flu” pandemic also had its origins in China. measures without immediate fear of rampant inflation and WILLIAMS currency a recent coronavirus press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” if the process of returning back to There is 100% agreement, outside of China, that COVID-19 depreciation. state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. No. The government wor the revenue shortfalls created by COVID-19 and state LAST MONTH, the UNC Board of Governors originated in Wuhan Province probably from the completely China has to pay for their aberrant ways and decisions through Since when did economic shutdowns.” directed all UNC System institutions to make If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer s unregulated and unsanitary wetarticles markets. Some believe it came out of but a economic financial means. graduates only come able first. toand find low-paying work. 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That is what free citizens living in a free society were supposed Not one little bit. tax revenue spread over a few years. $18 billion in lost revenue is representatives to hold China accountable in tangible financial ways for terms. In addition, all students receive a six-month would also disfavor students majoring in soft but John Milton in defense of free speech. g in some courses online this year — which is happening It’s likely that private giving to universities will also included changing photographs to do, last I checked. period post-graduation trendy disciplines. Authors Helen Pluckrose, James A. decimal dust compared to the $6 trillion+ Marshall Plan we grace are now this disaster.before payments begin. due to COVID — will alleviate the few true also be affected by the pandemic. In a nationwide and history books, thereby distorting ge for a Once aalready recipient makes successful payments for But solutions that can be implemented — Lindsay and Peter Boghossian say has that also w My first concern as we go along in all this, of course, is my family. Matthews undertaking tothere save are our own economy, not of defeated enemies as in the It is about time they are expected to operate as I’m responsible of facilities crunches that exist. To its credit, the Board survey, 20% of donors said they will reduce their children’s learningStacey withincitizens educational the prescribed term of the contract, no additional even in this acrimonious political climate. something has gone drastically wrong ermined worried about them catching the virus, and I’m worried I will. After and is a regular contributo began rethinking UNC’s capital expenditures after giving this year because of concerns about the past. the world like any other modern nation. establishments. payments are even if theyinhave lessthe 2009 pandemic, The first solution has beendonors referred to as “skin in inLeaders academia, especially withinhave certain universities sent students home March. economy. Other are shifting their money to of ISIS and the Taliban suffering from therequired H1N1 virus (swine flu)paid during China the hasgame.” been cheating, stealing, pirating and pillaging American t than the amount of funding they received. Such a policy would call for institutions fieldsthe within humanities. They call Universities should also cut professional staff health- and human services-related charities. called recentthe U.S. trend of angry I’ve been trying to take extra precautions, because all of this mobs brings up now fora the past 30credit years. They have made no secret they — who outnumber faculty by more than 2-toAlthough $174risk million of federal funding was that statues “inspiring Both ISAs and skin in the game policies would have share in the of every student thesedestroying fields “grievance studies,” where - business to way too many memories of a painful experience I’ d prefer not to repeat. intend towho replace astothe premier superpower in thetheworld and 1 across the UNC System — significantly. Someput allocated toattend UNC System institutionsIn through but a bit amateur,” and have many down-stream benefits. Both would takesthe outU.S. a loan the institution. scholarship is not soagreed muchto based upon tionreplace the staffing cuts can be bytuition centralizing servicesmost everyone CARES Act, at least $87 million will directlyBut send advisers to but Antifa andattending other far- to what also makes merealized lose sleep is how easily hastruth dollarthis as the reserve currency with their renminbi. pressure on universities to keep low and practice, means that universities would begoon finding upon such asofhuman resourcespressure and legalon services. Other to students instudent emergency financial aid grants. Theoffset some left groups on how to Grievance erase historical e over a the artificial demand for the hook for some part of loan debt when social grievances. scholars professional employees don’t directly contribute to remainder will be used to partially offset costs artifacts. “Destroying all art, culture and higher education. They would also align universities’ students default. Such a policy would require action bully students, administrators and other number the university’s academic mission or student success associated with the pandemic. history from previous eras is obviously interests with those of students. Universities would by Congress since student loans are disbursed by the departments into adhering to their and should also be considered for elimination. At the The bottom line? Significantly less money will be constructive,” said ISIS leader Abu s. be invested in student not just increased federal government. worldview. The worldview they same time, pay for success, top administrators should be cut flowing into university coffers this fall. Despite these Ibrahim al-Hashimi. “But they’ve gotpromote is L | STACEYBut MATTHEWS enrollment. by 10%.Some universities would probably begin anothergrim solution can bethe implemented locally. neither nor rigorous. projections, UNC System can make smart to do it inscientific a more dramatic way. We Grievance Lastly,guidance the UNC system should eliminate lowcuts that eliminate waste and excess beheaded statues with a sword. The to offer better to students when they choose A number of institutions are already giving it awhile preserving studies consist of disciplines such as productivity academic programs that the academic core. (ISAs). ISAs are Taliban blewanthropology, up ancient Buddhas with majors, choose classes andprograms. take out Any loans. try: Income Share Agreements sociology, gender studies, don’t produce atsolutions least 10 majors each year “Free should be I recentlyin wrote about this topic, with my codynamite. Tying asexuality statue to aand truck and race These innovative will do what contractual agreements which students receive queer studies, critical ended. And other small programs that are duplicated author Sumantra Maitra, in a short report for the dragging it down just doesn’t have the College” cannot: make students and universities education funding in exchange for a predetermined studies. across the system should be limited to just a few Martin Center, titled, “Higher education after same dramatic effect.” behave more wisely and act together towards the percent of post-graduation income over a certain In 2017 and 2018, authors Pluckrose, campuses. There is no need for every school to offer COVID-19: How universities can preserve core Most of the effort to rewrite same goal. That goal is to create educated, wise number of years. The percent of income and number Lindsay and Boghossian every major. academic functions and reduce spending.” We American history has its rootsstarted among and graduates. Only with smartSystem policies of years can change based upon a student’s and submitting bogus academic papers to These strategic cuts will help the UNC recommended, “urgent short-termmajor reforms, as well as productive the intellectual elite on our college weather thestudent current crisis andcan thrive the future. long-term restructuring, [to help] universities survive campuses message has been queer, that incentivize success weinensure that income potential. academicwhose journals in cultural, sold to gender, predominantly collegestudies colleges truly provide value for students, parents, ISAs are a good deal for students because they race, fat andwhite sexuality students who have little would understanding taxpayers and society. are less risky than loans. Imagine a student who to determine if they pass peer of howof they are beingand used.the Much of WITH MOST STATES under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home fallen into place. I understand the seriousness the virus need review and be accepted for publication. their current focus is on tearing down Acceptance of dubious research orders thanks to local or state governments, a majority of Americans to take precautions, but I’m uneasy with how people who simply ask statues and changing names that theythat journal editors found sympathetic to their GUEST OPINION GARLAND TUCKER III They have denounced are having to adjust to what| is being calledS.the “new normal.” questions about the data, and when thingsdeem canoffensive. start getting back to intersectional or postmodern leftist vision George Washington, Thomas Jefferson Some of these orders extend at least through the end of this month. normal are treated in some circles with contempt. and Abraham Without of the world Lincoln. would prove themuch problem of stay-at-home go into June. simply musthistory, acceptthey without STVirginia’s OPINION | JEFForders TARTE, FORMER NC STATE SENATOR They’re treated as though we as a society understanding have low academicofstandards. Here in North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper stated during question what the government tells us about when it’s safe to begin thepapers demanded that Princeton University Several of the fake research remove the name of Woodrow Wilson, a recent coronavirus press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” if the process of returning back to normalcy. were accepted for publication. The Fat who was a progressive, from its public state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. No. The government works for us, and we have theand right to askcollege. those Studies journal published a hoax paper policy school residential that argued the term bodybuilding was If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer stay-at-home orders are in place all over White House, represented by Treasury Secretary FORMER FEDERAL Reserve Chairman Some are urging Yale Universitythe to exclusionary and should be replaced Mnuchin, appears hell-bent on spending more William McChesney Martin once described his role change its name because its benefactor justification for it. And the answers should not be vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, any semblance of fiscal “the chaperone who removes the punch bowl just money and has Elihu was a slave trader. with Yale “fat bodybuilding, as a fat-inclusive must do this out of anas abundance of caution.” theabandoned more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about restraint. when the party gets going.” To purge our society of names politicized performance.” One reviewer It will need to be explained insenator, detail to the theFed’s people of this state whoElderly when they can getwitnessing back conditions to the providing for their families, willisdemand American people are now Martin affirming associated with evil going to be quite this persons with underlying said, “I thoroughly enjoyed reading AS A FORMER statewas I have beenoriginal asked and in place.The sorry spectacle of politicians stampeding to buy the primary duty to ensure stable prices. He was a task. I suggest that we set up a formal are beingmany told to remain jobless and at home for an undetermined answers. would be monitored by health teams for some time, article and believe it has an important times what I would do regarding the stay-atpeoples’ vote with their —at orthe theirlocal grandchildren’s talking about the periodic need for of higher interest of cases commission to deal with thisas formidable amount of timeorder whyinmodels predicting hundreds thousands Leaders and state levels should be as forthcoming leveraging telemedicine and virtual hospitals. contribution towe make to thethey home North Carolina. The current SAH — own money. As Kimberly Strassel wrote last rates to restrain inflation. Price stability was challenge. Maybe can name itfield the and this are reliable. can be with those answers — and again, not vague answers, but answer Led by our major health system leaders and journal.” order expires on April 29. enshrined in the Fed’s charter in 1913 and remained week in The Wall St. Journal, Republicans have Commission to Eliminate Bad Memories. 2007,I’ve thegone North Carolina Hospital I would “Our Is My Struggle: Solidarity One state along senator recently said we are has going to the ToIndate, with what the state asked and the then withconservative details Association, that give their statements believability. foresworn their principles and are its paramount duty until Congress passed There are Struggle some challenging issues. national debt have a master plan with primary suppliers and a Feminism as an Intersectional Reply to need to know four things: who is sick, who is not, proceeding “on the precarious notion that the way Employment Act of 1946. What should be done about our nation’s mandated that we do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all continue to do what we can to keep our families, to hold the White House and Senate this fall is to At that time, the mandate “to pursue maximum capital, Washington and District of backup plan for manufacturers in N.C. to re-purpose Neoliberal and Choice Feminism,” was who has been sick and who has not. I agree. Public stoodState at Republican leaders have, too. the data. ourselves, and our communities safe. But Columbia? we shouldAfter alsoall,still continue join to theproduce Democrats in a spendathon.” was around added asbenchmarks a co-equal goal. George Washington facilities ventilators and PPE necessary accepted for publication by Affilia, a health expertsemployment” are coalescing to $9.0 trillion. Unfortunately, when certain types of questions get asked, there is to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home Maybe no more this needs There ease: was general admission in congressional owned slaves, and Columbia is workers. the to take care ofwe ourshould own expect demands. An than ongoing feminist journal for social The follow before rules sustained reductions in new from politicians. But what about the Federal testimony at theamong time that thesepeople two goalstowere in those feminine forman of Columbus. Speaking a disturbing tendency some treat measures are understandable, they should also have expiration date. g assometimes a The current assessment would evaluate the re-purposing of paper consisted in part of a rewritten cases and deaths, widespread testing, ample hospital The Fed has always been considered a substantial conflict. Sustained pursuit ofstart maximum Reserve? of Washington, its football team, the simply questioning data and asking when we can back This is all new to Americans, and it is not normal. Not in any way,Two hotels, empty warehouses university dorms passage from Mein Kampf. other estimate is andthe capacity the ability towill monitor newproduce patients and getting ss could voice of restraint above and the fray of partisan politics. employment ultimately inflation. Washington Redskins, has finally to normal as though they are conspiracy theorists or are people who shape, or form. So while we should remain vigilant and stay safe, at as emergency field hospitals in conjunction with hoax papers were published, including trace their contacts. After many years of accommodative policy, Fed Overly restrictive monetary policy will ultimately agreed to temporarily call themselves $26.6 trillion. strate strategies for health care professionals. “Rape andTeam Queer Performativity Thesecare are reasonable data points should Finally, serve in deployment Chairman Jerome Powell finally warned Congress employment andthat production. Washington Football until they otherwise don’t ifdampen they get themselves or others sick. the same time we shouldn’t get comfortable withCulture this so-called “new A staggering in February 2020 the need to curtail 1978, Congress passed the Humphrey-Hawkins can find a snazzier name. This paper’s subject Virtual hospitals and of direct primary caredeficit options at Urban Dog Parks.” as a foundation to make decisions to keep lity toSince when did questioning government at alleveryone levels become a bad normal.” explosion. when the COVID Actgoing (the Full Employment and Balanced Growth wouldspending. Renaming thingsrape. is a big job.the Our be madeHowever, available through everycrisis health was dog-on-dog But dog rape safe.isWe arefree not back to fullinnormal any time thing? That what citizens living a freeKeynesian society were supposed Not one little bit. sound struck the following month, Powell reverted to an Act), which was a full-throated cry for military has several fighting aircraft paper eventually forced Boghossian, soon. We are not reopening everything tomorrow. We system. Ongoing testing would be implemented. I checked. employment.” Since these changes, the Fed has aggressively accommodative monetary policy. He named with what today’s tyrants might 19 to do, lastmust statewide antibody testing would be at Pluckrose and Lindsay to prematurely out take care“full of our mostwith vulnerable citizens, andand theRigorous has pushed interest rates, which were already been saddled dual, conflicting goals consider racial slights, suchToldjah as the My first concern as we go along inbusinesses, all this, ofnow. course, is my implemented family. I’m once Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sister available. themselves. A Wall Street Journal we must begin to reopen our e, they historic lows, to near zero levels and has dominated responsibility of implementing a balanced policy. Apache, Iroquois, Kiowa, Lakota and writer worried about catching theFed virus, and I’m—worried I will. After and iswith a regular contributor to RedState and Insurrection. In conjunction with other regional governors hadLegal figured out what theytowere doing. I amthem following a couple of data Fuller, the credit markets bond purchases by the Fed, Whenever policymodels has erred on the side Mescalero. Perhaps offensive PETA, be sufferingHolmes from the H1N1 virusThe (swine flu)project during the 2009 pandemic, and cooperation Whitethe House, I would Some papers accepted fornamed publication and the CDC. models N.C. cases which have inwith turnthe ballooned Fed’s balance of maximum employment and full production, we also have military hardware sheet unprecedented then inflation — i.e.May price5.instability after animals, such as theadvocated Eagle, Falcon, N.C. a fair levels. allocation of items such in academic journals training peak to between April 20 and trying take extra precautions, because — allhas of this ensure brings uptoreceives d toI’ve beento The final straw was Powell’s testimony to we resulted. Monetary policy that is overly Raptor, Cobra and Dolphin. astoventilators from national stores to ensure men like dogs and punishing white male I would do inevitably the following: I would not extend way too many memories of a painful experience I’ d prefer not repeat. er the Congress thispeak month, in whichThere he announced hisa interest rates too low for too Clarence Page of for the historical Chicago Tribune can address any scenario. would be college students slavery by the also SAHmakes orderaccommodating past April 29 (with without compelling But what meresults lose sleep is howmisallocation easily most everyone has commitment to hold interest rates down for as long) in dangerous of financial wrote, “Now that Washington’s standing directive for rapid response to enable the asking them to sit in silenceNFL on the floor in data showing its necessity. It is imperative to keep my. far out as you can see. Perhaps he realizes the sad resources, which in turn always results in financial team has announced its ‘retirement’ of FDA-approved that are experimental chains class and to expected to Covid-19 hygiene measures in place: as pop social that the U. S.drugs government could not service itsin bubbles. And these bubblessuch always painfully.use oftruth the racialduring slur that has been its be brand to a debt pandemic virus. learnsince from1933, the Idiscomfort. distancing, gathering limits, hand washing, current if interest rates were to rise. The housing crisismasks, of 2008/9 is only the latest relation name am tempted Other to gloatpapers a business the ability morbidtoobesity as a healthy life etc. Theas Fed apparentlycould plansdemonstrate to hold down interest example. Conversely, whenever Fed policy has been As long acelebrated little.” In response Page’s article, to follow Covid-19 hygiene, they would be choice and advocated treating privately ratessound indefinitely by supplanting the financial The dates to lift and reduce continue too restrictive, priceorstability hason-going unduly restricted there is an email making the internet markets as the arbiter of credit pricing. employment and production. destructive rounds that raises naming issues. allowed to re-enter the economy. I wouldSuch lean into conducted masturbation as a What form of restrictions need to be determined usingThe scientific radical in the private has and effects of overly restrictive monetary policy were exercising about theviolence Kansas City Chiefs, the Atlanta a intervention little common sense on markets what works sexual against women. Typically, evidence. Suspending and, more concerning, always misallocated resources and created bubbles. felt in the early years of what became the Great Braves and the Cleveland Indians? what is appropriate. Restrictions could be lessened as academic journal editors send submitted violation of individual constitutional rights are It will again this time. When it does, it will inflict Depression. The New York Yankees might offend the four benchmarks indicate it is safe to do so. papers out to referees for review. In dangerous exercises regardless of reason. damage on millions of Americans. In the face of the latest two financial crises (the Southerners because there is no team NorthSoCarolina to get back to work. recommending acceptance forpeople, publication, Our businesses arehousing on lifecrisis support. It is imperative much for needs removing the punch bowl. Chairman 2008/9 and the current COVID named for the Confederacy, Some For the next 18 months, I would monitor data many reviewers gave these papers to get them opened. 500,000 North Carolinians Powell has instead become the bartender. crisis) Congress has passed massive financial particularly Catholics, might be offendedglowing while reserving the right to return to stronger praise. have signed upstimulus for unemployment in the past three Just in case the politicians and the Fed are packages, which have in turn expanded by or deem it sacrilegious to have sports listening, I’ll give Chairman Martin theplace final a word, the federal deficit unprecedented teams namedscientist the New Orleans Saints, ran restrictions if necessary. I would put in Political Zach Goldberg weeks. Data indicate N.C. willtohave 50% of itslevels. smallIn 2007, “Ifteam we failoftomedical, apply thedata brakes sufficiently, and in the national debt stoodqualifying at $9.0 trillion. the Los Angeles Angels or the concepts San special analytics and business certain grievance studies through businesses (revenue under $10M) for The current time, we shall go over theand cliff.” is $26.6 A staggering Diego Padres. Thendatabase, what abouttoteam to provide insights advice. The standard the Lexis/Nexis see how often bankruptcy, ifestimate they stay closedtrillion. through May 15. Iexplosion.leaders For the first 9 months of fiscal year 2020, the names that glorify savage barbarians channels with DHHS and County Public Health they appeared in our press over the years. would begin opening businesses in less impacted Garland S. Tucker III, retired Founder/CEO, federal budget deficit topped $2.7 trillion. And and criminals who raped and pillaged Officials would continue. I would conduct briefings He found hugeRaiders, increases in the usages counties today. Triangle Capital Corporation, and author of The Congress is not through yet. Democrats have just such as Oakland Minnesota with stakeholder groups of government, medical of “white privilege,” “unconscious I would categorize N.C. citizens into four groups: High Tide of American Conservatism: the 1924 passed a House bill appropriating an additional $3 Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and bias,” and business leaders from across the state, including “critical race theory” and York “whiteness.” tested positivetrillion for Covid-19, hospitalized and in Election and Conservative Heroes: Fourteen in stimulus spending, while Republicans Pittsburgh Pirates? The New Giants Leaders Shaped Jefferson Reagan. are pushing a “scaled down” $1 and trillion version. The and San Francisco Giants to might be federal, state,Who county andAmericamunicipal folksto (elected All the of this is being taught college critical condition, immunocompromised have promoting andwhom the Milwaukee and non-elected). I would share the collective and students,obesity many of become primary not tested positive, and finally, healthy individuals Brewers promoting alcoholism. varying opinions from these groups with the public. and secondary school teachers who then who have not tested positive. These groups need There is another naming issue that We need hyper transparency in this matter. indoctrinate our young people. tailored plans on who and how we will care for them. needs resolution. I have been working Politicians get ridiculed all the time, except when I doubt whether the University. coronavirusWe need parameters and rules to protect the 40 years at George Mason we need them to make monumental decisions. So I caused financial crunch will give college vulnerable. The highest at-risk residents, those in Despite his monumental contributions, and university administrators, nursing homes and prisons, would see tight rules stay ask each of you reading along — What would you do? such as our Bill of Rights, George who are a crossbreed between a parrot andinjellyfish, Mason was a slave owner. Therefore, keeping with the times, George Masonacademic the guts and backbone to restore University is due for name change. respectability. Fara too often, they get much Letters addressed to the editor may be sent to letters@nsjonline.com or 3101 Industrial Dr. Suite How about Al Sharpton University, Jesse of their political support from campus 105. Raleigh, N.C. 27609. Letters must be signed; include the writer’s phone number, city and state; Jackson University or Black Lives Matter grievance people who are members of the University? Does objection to these and be no longer than 300 words. 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NATION & WORLD Florida teen arrested as mastermind of Twitter hack By David Fischer The Associated Press MIAMI — A Florida teen was identified Friday as the mastermind of a scheme earlier this month that commandeered Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls and scammed people around the globe out of more than $100,000 in Bitcoin. Two other men were also charged in the case. Graham Ivan Clark, 17, was arrested Friday in Tampa, where the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office will prosecute him as an adult. He faces 30 felony charges, according to a news release. Two men accused of benefiting from the hack — Mason Sheppard, 19, of Bognor Regis, U.K., and Nima Fazeli, 22, of Orlando — were charged separately in California federal court. In one of the most high-profile security breaches in recent years, bogus tweets were sent out on July 15 from the accounts of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Mike Bloomberg and a number of tech billionaires including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Celebrities Kanye West and his wife, Kim Kardashian West, were also hacked. The tweets offered to send $2,000 for every $1,000 sent to an anonymous Bitcoin address. The hack alarmed security experts because of the grave potential of such an intrusion for creating geopolitical mayhem with disinformation. Court papers in the California cases say Fazeli and Sheppard brokered the sale of Twitter accounts stolen by a hacker who identified himself as “Kirk” and said he could “reset, swap and control any Twitter account at will” in exchange for cybercurrency payments, claiming to be a Twitter employee. The documents do not specify Kirk’s real identity but say he is a teen being prosecuted in the Tampa area. Twitter has said the hacker gained access to a company dashboard that manages accounts by using social engineering and spear-phishing smartphones to obtain credentials from “a small

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In this Wednesday Nov. 6, 2013, file photo, the Twitter logo appears on an updated phone post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. number” of Twitter employees “to gain access to our internal systems.” Spear-phishing uses email or other messaging to deceive people into sharing access credentials. “There is a false belief within the criminal hacker community that attacks like the Twitter hack can be perpetrated anonymously and without consequence,” U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson for the Northern District of California said in a news release. The evidence suggests, however, that those responsible did a poor job indeed of covering their tracks. The court documents released Friday show how federal agents tracked down the hackers through Bitcoin transactions and by obtaining records of their online chats. Although the case was investigated by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice, Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren said his office is prosecuting Clark in state court because Florida law allows minors to be charged as adults in financial fraud cases when appropriate. He called Clark

“There is a false belief within the criminal hacker community that attacks like the Twitter hack can be perpetrated anonymously and without consequence.” U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson for the Northern District of California said in a news release the leader of the hacking scam. “This defendant lives here in Tampa, he committed the crime here, and he’ll be prosecuted here,” Warren said. Security experts were not surprised that the alleged mastermind is a 17-year-old, given the relatively amateurish nature of both the operation and how participants discussed it with New York Times reporters afterward. “This is a great case study showing how technology democratiz-

es the ability to commit serious criminal acts,” said Jake Williams, founder of the cybersecurity firm Rendition Infosec. “There wasn’t a ton of development that went into this attack.” Williams said the hackers were “extremely sloppy” in how they moved the Bitcoin around. It did not appear they used any services that make cryptocurrency difficult to trace by “tumbling” transactions of multiple users, a technique akin to money laundering, he said. He also said he was conflicted about whether Clark should be charged as an adult. “He definitely deserves to pay (for jumping on the opportunity) but potentially serving decades in prison doesn’t seem like justice in this case,” Williams said. The hack targeted 130 accounts with tweets being sent from 45 accounts, obtained access to the direct message inboxes of 36, and downloaded Twitter data from seven. Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders has said his inbox was among those accessed. Court papers suggest Fazeli

and Sheppard got involved in the scheme after Clark dangled the possibility of obtaining so-called OG Twitter handles, short account names that due to their brevity are highly prized and considered status symbols in a certain milieu. They said Sheppard purchased @ anxious and Faceli wanted @foreign. Internal Revenue Service investigators in Washington, D.C., identified two of the defendants by analyzing Bitcoin transactions on the blockchain — the universal ledger that records Bitcoin transactions — that they had sought to make anonymous, federal prosecutors said. Marcus Hutchins, the 26-yearold British cybersecurity expert credited with helping stop the WannaCry computer virus in 2017, said the skillset involved in the actual hack was nothing special. “I think people underestimate the level of experience needed to pull off these kinds of hacks. They may sound extremely sophisticated, but the techniques can be replicated by teens,” added Hutchins, who pleaded guilty last year to creating malware designed to steal banking information and just completed a year’s supervised release. British cybersecurity analyst Graham Cluley said his guess was that the targeted Twitter employees got a message to call what they thought was an authorized help desk and were persuaded by the hacker to provide their credentials. It’s also possible the hackers got a call from the company’s legitimate help line by spoofing the number, he said. Fazeli’s father said Friday he hasn’t been able to talk to his son since Thursday. “I’m 100% sure my son is innocent,” Mohamad Fazeli said. “He’s a very good person, very honest, very smart and loyal.” “We are as shocked as everybody else,” he said by phone. “I’m sure this is a mix up.” Attempts to reach relatives of the other two weren’t immediately successful. Hillsborough County court records didn’t list an attorney for Clark, and federal court records didn’t list attorneys for Sheppard or Fazeli.

Deadly explosion rocks Beirut, causing widespread damage By Bassem Mroue The Associated Press BEIRUT — A massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings, blowing out windows and doors across the capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky. There were hundreds of casualties, with bodies buried under the rubble, officials said. The number of dead reported on Tuesday afternoon was at least 50, and hours later, ambulances were still carrying away the wounded, and officials said Beirut’s hospitals were full. Army helicopters helped battle fires raging at the port. The cause of the blast was not immediately known. Abbas Ibrahim, chief of Lebanese General Security, said it might have been caused by highly explosive material that was confiscated from a ship some time ago and stored at the port. Local television channel LBC said the material was sodium nitrate. The blast was stunning even for a city that has seen civil war, suicide bombings and bombardment by Israel. It could be heard and felt as far away as Cyprus, more than 180 miles across the Mediterranean. “It was a real horror show. I haven’t seen anything like that since the days of the [civil] war,” said Marwan Ramadan, who was about 500 yards from the port and was knocked off his feet by the force of the explosion. Emergency teams streamed in from across Lebanon to help a health care system already strained by the coronavirus. Red

Cross official Georges Kettaneh said the injured were being taken to hospitals outside the capital because facilities there were at capacity. He put the number of casualties in the hundreds but said he did not have exact figures on dead or injured. Some of those injured lay on the ground at the port, Associated Press staff at the scene said. A civil defense official said there were still bodies inside the port, many of them under debris. Witnesses reported seeing a strange orange-colored cloud over the site after the explosion. Orange clouds of toxic nitrogen dioxide gas often accompany an explosion involving nitrates. Initially, video taken by residents showed a fire raging at the port, sending up a giant column of smoke, illuminated by flashes of what appear to be fireworks. Local TV stations reported that a fireworks warehouse was involved. The fire then appeared to catch at a nearby building, triggering a more massive explosion, sending up a mushroom cloud and a shock wave. Charbel Haj, who works at the port, said it started as small explosions like firecrackers. Then, he said, he was thrown off his feet by the huge blast. His clothes were torn. Miles from the port, building facades were shredded, balconies were knocked down and windows shattered. Streets were covered with glass and bricks and lined with wrecked cars. Motorcyclists picked their way through traffic, carrying the injured. One woman covered in blood

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Civilians carry a victim at the explosion scene that hit the seaport, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. from the waist up walked down a trashed street while talking furiously on her phone. On another street, a woman with a bloodied face looked distraught, staggering through traffic with two friends at her side. “This country is cursed,” a young man passing by muttered. The blast came at a time when Lebanon’s economy is facing collapse, hit both by a financial crisis and coronavirus restrictions. Many have lost jobs, while the worth of their savings has evaporated as the currency has plunged in value against the dollar. The result has thrown many into poverty. It also occurred amid rising tensions between Israel and the militant Hezbollah group along Lebanon’s southern border. The explosion was reminiscent of massive blasts during Lebanon’s

civil war and took place only three days before a U.N.-backed tribunal was set to give its verdict in the killing of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in a truck bombing more than 15 years ago. That explosion, with a ton of explosives, was felt miles away, just like Tuesday’s explosion. Outside the St. George University Hospital in Beirut’s Achrafieh neighborhood, people with various injuries arrived in ambulances, in cars and on foot. The explosion had caused major damage inside the building and knocked out the electricity at the hospital. Dozens of injured were being treated on the spot on the street outside, on stretchers and wheelchairs. “This is a catastrophe we have on our hands,” said one doctor, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to make press statements.

“It was a real horror show. I haven’t seen anything like that since the days of the [civil] war.” Marwan Ramadan, who was about 500 yards from the port and was knocked off his feet by the force of the explosion

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020

SPORTS

Recapping NSJ’s 100 in 100 series, B2

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NC State senior wide receiver Emeka Emezie runs a drill during the first day of the Wolfpack’s fall football camp in preparation for the 2020 season.

Predicting the football season with preseason award watchlists

the Wednesday SIDELINE REPORT AUTO RACING

CMS adds IMSA race to Roval weekend in October Charlotte The Northeast Grand Prix sportswear race at Lime Rock Park in Salisbury, Connecticut, has been moved to Charlotte Motor Speedway due to concerns over the coronavirus. The race was originally scheduled for its traditional July date but was postponed to September. The International Motor Sport Association announced Friday the race was being moved to Charlotte on the Oct. 9-11 weekend that NASCAR’s Cup and Xfinity series hold playoff races at the track’s Roval.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Funderburk returning to NC State for senior season Raleigh NC State’s DJ Funderburk plans to return to the Wolfpack for his senior season after he considered leaving the school to turn pro, the school announced Friday. “I think we have all the pieces to have a great season and I’m excited to help lead the team back to the NCAA Tournament,” Funderburk said. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 12.8 points and 6.1 rebounds as a redshirt junior last year and shot nearly 61% from the field.

GOLF

Nearly 3 months late, PGA Championship starts Thursday San Francisco Brooks Koepka will be trying to win his third straight PGA Championship when one of golf’s major tournaments is played this week at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco nearly four months after it was originally scheduled. The tournament, which was supposed to conclude May 17, was postponed back in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

App State and UNC appear to be the class of the state By Shawn Krest North State Journal

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Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson, pictured in Death Valley in 2017, and the Demon Deacons are the only Tobacco Road team scheduled to play Clemson this season, hosting the Tigers at Truist Field on a date not yet scheduled.

As college football camps open, coaches search for normalcy North Carolina’s four ACC teams are preparing for a season without a concrete schedule and plenty of uncertainty By Brett Friedlander North State Journal NORTH CAROLINA, NC State, Duke and Wake Forest know who they’re going to play in 2020, assuming that they play at all, after the ACC announced their conference opponents last Wednesday as part of a coronavirus-altered “10‑plus-1” football schedule. The dates on which those games will be played and when the season will actually begin are still up in the air. It’s a situation like nothing the Tar Heels’ Mack Brown has ever had to deal with before. And he’s seen just about everything there is to be seen in college athletics over his 31-year Hall of Fame coaching career.

“Coaches are creatures of routine, and we don’t know when we’re going to play.” Mack Brown, UNC football coach Brown insists that he and his staff “are ready for whatever is thrown at us.” But that doesn’t make the job of getting their team ready any easier now that preseason practice has officially begun at schools all across the state. “Coaches are creatures of routine, and we don’t know when we’re going to play.” Brown said during a Zoom conference with local media on Friday. “It drives you nuts that you don’t know when your opener is and you don’t know who you’re playing. See CAMPS, page B3

THERE’S STILL plenty of uncertainty about the college football season, but the sport is still proceeding as if it will start sometime in the next month. Players are working out, schedules are being set, and the college football awards released their annual preseason watchlists, honoring everything from the best defensive player to the top placekicker. A total of 15 watchlists were released. As in previous years, we assumed that the watchlists serve as a proxy for the talent level of each team. After all, the more watchlist players a team has, the better it should be. Simply by comparing the number of watchlisted players two teams have, we should be able to get an idea of which roster has more talent, and, therefore, who will win. It’s a simple model, but — for the most part — it’s an accurate one. Here are some of its better predictions from last season for the North Carolina teams’ regular season records. (Note: If two teams had the same number of watchlisters, the game was considered a “toss-up” and is listed in the predicted record as a tie. So Wake’s 7-4-1 predicted record means that one game was a toss‑up) Predicted Actual Team record record App State 12-0 11-1 Wake Forest 7-4-1 8-4 Duke 5-6-1 5-7 Charlotte 6-4-2 7-5 NC State 2-8-2 4-8 East Carolina 3-9 4-8 In fact, every local team finished within one game of its predicted record, except for one: Predicted Actual Team record record North Carolina 2-10 6-6

12-0 Clemson’s predicted record.

Obviously, the model, like much of the college football’s watching public, didn’t see Mack Brown’s rebuild of the Carolina program proceeding quite as quickly as it did. Across the ACC, we saw similar results, with many teams finishing very close to their projections: Predicted Actual Team record record Clemson 12-0 12-0 Boston Coll. 7-4-1 6-6 FSU 6-5-1 6-6 Virginia 10-2 9-3 Georgia Tech 5-5-2 3-9 With a few embarrassing outliers: Predicted Actual Team record record Syracuse 11-1 5-7 Louisville 1-10 7-5 Miami 11-1 6-6 Pitt 4-7-1 7-5 Virginia Tech 4-7-1 8-4 So, since the watchlists give us some relatively reliable information about the upcoming season, what do they say for 2020? Well, schedules are still up in the air. We know who each of the ACC teams is playing in the conference, but each team’s nonconference opponent is still unknown. And we’re still not sure what ECU, Charlotte or App State’s schedules will look like. So we did the best we could. For the non-ACC teams, we went with their original schedules, throwing out opponents from the SEC, Pac-12 or Big Ten, who have all said they’re not playing nonconference games. With all of that said, it’s looking like the state will have three bowl teams and a couple of near-misses. See WATCHLISTS, page B4

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100 in 100 series ranges from mountains to coast, tall to short, familiar to obscure Alamance: Brandon Tate Alexander: Harry Gant Alleghany: Jerry Duncan Anson: Sylvester Ritter Ashe: Monte Weaver Avery: Tommy Burleson Beaufort: Dominique Wilkins Bertie: Jethro Pugh Bladen: Tyrell Godwin Brunswick: Chucky Brown Buncombe: Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice Burke: Billy Joe Patton Cabarrus: Dale Earnhardt Caldwell: Madison Bumgarner Camden: Shelby Mansfield Carteret: Mindy Ballou Fitzpatrick Caswell: Carl Willis Catawba: Ned Jarrett Chatham: Greg Harris Cherokee: Carl Pickens Chowan: Wes Chesson Clay: Laura Cottrell Cleveland: David Thompson Columbus: Chester McGlockton Craven: Walt Bellamy Cumberland: Raymond Floyd Currituck: Dennis Anderson Dare: Emanuel Davis Davidson: Max Lanier Davie: Whit Merrifield Duplin: James “Bonecrusher” Smith Durham: John Lucas Edgecombe: Walter “Buck” Leonard Forsyth: Chris Paul Franklin: Tarik Cohen Gaston: James Worthy Gates: Thomas Smith Graham: Wade Crane Granville: Lee “Specs” Meadows Greene: Theodore “Blue” Edwards Guilford: Torry Holt Halifax: Tom Topping Harnett: Eric Swann Haywood: Joel Shankle Henderson: Sam Gash Hertford: Timmy Newsome Hoke: Kathy McMillan Hyde: Sydney Austin Iredell: Louis “Pinky” Clarke Jackson: Cetera DeGraffenreid Johnston: Genia Beasley Jones: Dexter Cannon Lee: Herb Thomas Lenoir: Jerry Stackhouse Lincoln: Dennis Byrd Macon: Shawn Bryson Madison: Hannah Jennings Martin: Gaylord Perry McDowell: Greg Holland Mecklenburg: Stephen Curry Mitchell: John Phillips Montgomery: Tyrone Horne Moore: Charles Waddell Nash: Phil Ford New Hanover: Michael Jordan Northampton: Fred Vinson Onslow: Mario Williams Orange: Brian Roberts Pamlico: Doug Smith Pasquotank: Mike McGee Pender: M.L. Carr Perquimans: Jim “Catfish” Hunter Person: Enos “Country” Slaughter Pitt: Kristi Overton Johnson Polk: Tony Waldrop Randolph: Richard Petty Richmond: Mike Quick Robeson: Donnell Thompson Rockingham: Scott Bankhead Rowan: Billy Ray Barnes Rutherford: Forrest “Smoky” Burgess Sampson: Willie Parker Scotland: Leonard Thompson Stanly: T.A. McLendon Stokes: Les Burge Surry: Billy Cox Swain: Heath Shuler Transylvania: Manny DeShauteurs Tyrrell: Brian Rowsom Union: Jamison Crowder Vance: Jason Brown Wake: Pete Maravich Warren: Randy Jordan Washington: Charles Bowser Watauga: Bob Matheson Wayne: Jimmy Graham Wilkes: Junior Johnson Wilson: Julius Peppers Yadkin: Dickie Hemric Yancey: Susie Hopson Shelton

North State Journal’s 20-week journey to name the best players from each of N.C.’s 100 counties showcases a variety of athletes By Brett Friedlander North State Journal GENIUS, IN the words of the great inventor Thomas Edison, might be 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. But when it comes to the North State Journal’s now completed 100 in 100 series, it was more like 1% inspiration and 99% boredom. That’s because the idea came about as a way of passing time while on a long train ride last September. While traveling to Maryland for the wedding of a family friend, I came across an article about the Western North Carolina mountains in a magazine found in the seatback pouch in front of me. The story mentioned that Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice was the greatest athlete ever produced by Buncombe County. With nothing but time on my hands and free Wi-Fi to keep me busy, I then set out to determine the best athlete in every North Carolina county. I probably wouldn’t have even tried had I known at the time that there were 100 of them. I didn’t even get halfway through the list by the time we pulled into Washington, D.C.’s Union Station. But suffice it to say, the trip didn’t seem quite as long as it could have. And having done as much research as I already had, I was determined to finish the project.

As it turned out, determining all the picks was the easy part. With fellow sports staff members Cory Lavalette and Shawn Krest, along with NSJ publisher Neal Robbins, contributing to the process, we were able to compile an impressive list of selections. The hard part was figuring out how to present such a massive undertaking on the pages of a newspaper in which editorial space is always at a premium. It took the coronavirus pandemic and the shutdown of sports activities around the world to finally create the opportunity. Over the past 20 weeks, we have told the stories of some of the best-known athletes from around the state. We’ve also introduced you to some whose stories you’d probably never heard before. Among our favorites is one involving Vance County’s Jason Brown, who walked away from the NFL and a lucrative free agent contract at the age of 29 to become a farmer so he could give something back to society in the name of his brother, who was killed in Iraq while serving in the U.S. military. To date, Brown has donated 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes to food banks around the state. Just as inspiring was the story of Dare County’s Emanuel Davis, who saw his father die in a car accident at 9 years old, saw his mother sent to prison when he was in high school and still managed to overcome the adversity and succeed, thanks to the generosity of a volunteer assistant coach and his family, who wrote their version of the movie “The Blind Side.” On the lighter side, there’s

Montgomery County’s Tyrone Horne, who never made it to the major leagues but still managed to end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame because of the “home run cycle” he hit while playing in the minors. During the series, we learned that Granville County’s Lee “Specs” Meadows was the first player ever to wear glasses in a Major League Baseball game, that heavyweight boxing champion James “Bonecrusher” Smith of Duplin County only became a professional boxer to earn some extra money to buy Christmas presents, and that Lee County’s Herb Thomas had such a good time at the first NASCAR race he attended that he went out, bought a race car and ended up becoming the first driver ever to win multiple Cup championships. We found out that Rutherford County’s Forrest Burgess was called “Smoky” because of the mountain range near his home, that Graham County pool shark Wade Crane was known as “Boom Boom” because of the sound his powerful breaks made, and that Greene County’s Theodore Edwards got his nickname “Blue” because that’s the color he turned when he nearly choked to death as a baby. In all, there were 39 football players among the 100 in 100, along with 24 basketball players, 21 baseball players, six race car drivers, five track athletes and three golfers. Other sports represented included professional wrestling, surfing, boxing, tennis, billiards, volleyball, softball, water skiing and, yes, monster trucks. As diverse as the distribution of sports was, the breakdown between the genders

wasn’t nearly as equitable. Ninety-one of the 100 featured athletes were men, while only nine were women. North Carolina led the way among the 35 colleges that had at least one selection with 19 athletes, followed by NC State with 10, Duke with eight, Wake Forest with five. There were 34 members of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, five members each of the baseball and basketball halls of fame, four NASCAR Hall of Famers and three enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. Seven of the honorees played multiple sports in either college or professionally. Four (Michael Jordan, Richard Petty, Harry Gant and Mike Quick) appeared in movies or television shows. Three (Jordan, Dominique Wilkins and David Thompson) participated in NBA Slam Dunk Contests. Two (Thompson and James Worthy) won Final Four Most Outstanding Player awards, and one — Catfish Hunter — pitched a perfect game. There were five Super Bowl champions, five World Series champions, four NBA champions, four NCAA basketball champions, three Olympic gold medalists and a college football national champion. At around 330 pounds, hulking defensive tackle Chester McGlockton was the heaviest selection during his playing days. At 7-foot-2, Avery County’s Tom Burleson was the tallest member of the 100 in 100, while 5-foot-5 Cetera Degraffenreid of Jackson County was the smallest. And that, as someone other than Edison once said, is the long and short of the story.

Best of the rest: Series’ objective made for some tough choices For every easy pick like Michael Jordan or Richard Petty, there were harder decisions for others By Brett Friedlander North State Journal DETERMINING the “greatest” of anything is a highly subjective pursuit, especially when it comes to sports. Everyone has their own opinions on the subject, usually jaded by their allegiances to a team or school. But even if it is possible to take emotion out of the equation, good luck making an objective comparison of players from different eras. But that’s exactly what we tried to do at North State Journal with our 100 in 100 series. Over the past 20 weeks, we’ve selected the greatest athlete produced by all 100 counties in the Old North State. Some of the picks were easy: No one is going to argue with Dale Earnhardt Sr. in Cabarrus, David Thompson in Cleveland or Charlie “Choo Choo” Justice in Buncombe. Others, especially in the smaller, less-populated areas of the state, were much tougher to determine. This project could never have been completed without the help and cooperation of people such as Brandon Roberts of the Mitchell News-Journal, Jon Galloway of the Montgomery Herald, Travis Dockery of the Clay County Progress and Owen Hassell of the Wilmington Star-News. The most difficult selections, however, came in the counties that featured more than one worthy candidate. That includes a county in which the pick was actually a guy named Worthy. They were the decisions that sparked some serious debate among members of the sports staff — myself, sports edi-

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While off-the-field issues impacted his career, Raleigh’s Josh Hamilton still could stake a claim to being Wake County’s best-ever athlete as the American League’s 2010 MVP. tor Cory Lavalette and Shawn Krest — along with publisher Neal Robbins. We hope they got you, the readers, thinking and talking about them, too. Two of the most spirited discussions, predictably, took place over the two biggest population centers of the state, where the choices were most plentiful. The list of candidates for Mecklenburg County included baseball Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm, basketball Hall of Famer Bobby Jones, future Hall of Famer Antawn Jamison, track star Jim Beatty — the first man to run a four-minute mile indoors — professional wrestler Ric Flair and our eventual choice, Stephen Curry. We eliminated Flair because he was more of an entertainer than athlete compared to the others. Wilhelm and Jones were the next to go because they were more aggregators than

dominators. Although Curry has only played 10 seasons in the NBA and presumably still has more left to accomplish, his numbers were already close to those Jamison posted in 16 seasons. The championships and MVPs were the clinchers. The choice in Wake County was even more interesting because our eventual choice, Pete Maravich, wasn’t born here. He moved to the area as a teenager when his father was hired as a coach at NC State. We specifically left the rules for selection vague for just such a case. Because the numbers Pistol Pete put up at Raleigh’s Broughton High School were so prolific — a precursor to the even more impressive, record-setting scoring totals he piled up in college at LSU — we decided to go with him over the likes of No. 1 overall baseball draft pick Josh Hamilton, golfer Webb Simpson and basket-

ball stars John Wall and Nate McMillan. One of the trickiest calls came in Guilford County, where the choice came down to Torry Holt and Ted Brown, both college football Hall of Famers from NC State. We went with Holt because he had a better NFL career. Pro performance was also the determining factor in Lenoir County. Kinston in the county is a small town that has sent more players to the NBA per capita than anywhere in the country, and the choice came down to Jerry Stackhouse and Cedric “Cornbread” Maxwell. We went with Stackhouse. Unlike those other counties, the choice in New Hanover was obvious. It’s a good thing, too, because had Michael Jordan not been in the picture, we might never have been able to come to a consensus among a group that includes quarterbacks Roman Gabriel and Sonny Jurgenson, Harlem Globetrotters legend Meadowlark Lemon, Boston Celtics mainstay Sam Jones and baseball slugger Trot Nixon. By far the most controversial pick of the series came in Wilson County. The choice was two-sport UNC star and future NFL Hall of Famer Julius Peppers. But wait, you say, Peppers grew up in Bailey and starred at Southern Nash High School. Yes, that’s true. But he was born in Wilson. And because we left ourselves some wiggle room with the rules, we found a way to not have to choose between two athletes who belong on any list naming the best sports stars from North Carolina: Peppers and another Nash County great, UNC basketball icon Phil Ford. That left Carlester Crumpler Sr., the likely pick in Wilson had we not gone with Peppers, out in the cold. But as mentioned earlier, tough choices had to be made.

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TRENDING

Karen Leetzow: The U.S. Soccer Federation hired the 20-year NASCAR executive as its as chief legal officer. Leetzow most recently served as senior vice president and general counsel. She is the first executive hire by U.S. Soccer Secretary General and CEO Will Wilson. At NASCAR, Leetzow directed the day-to-day operations of a 21-person legal department and five-person risk management team. Jim Furyk: The 2003 U.S. Open champion became the first player since Miguel Angel Jimenez in 2014 to win his PGA Tour Champions debut, closing with a 4-under 68 to win the Ally Challenge on Sunday when Brett Quigley bogeyed his last two holes. Furyk, who turned 50 while golf was shut down, won for the second time in his career at Michigan’s Warwick Hills and for the first time since the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage in 2015.

beyond the box score POTENT QUOTABLES

NFL

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Sunday night. The Super Bowl-winning coach hasn’t experienced any symptoms, is feeling well and under self-quarantine. Per NFL protocols, Pederson can return to the team’s practice facility after waiting 10 days since his first positive test if he remains asymptomatic or at least five days if he has consecutive negative tests at least 24 hours apart during that five-day span.

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“He’s built like an ox.” Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook after teammate Andrei Svechnikov scored the first hat trick in franchise playoff history in the team’s 4-1 Game 2 win over the Rangers.

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NBA

MLB

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“It was surprising, without question.” Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen after outfielder Yoenis Céspedes did not show up for Sunday’s game in Atlanta and later opted out of the 2020 season. KIM KLEMENT | AP PHOTO

Derek Jeter: The Miami Marlins CEO blamed the team’s COVID-19 outbreak on a collective false sense of security that made the team lax about social distancing and wearing masks. Infected were 21 members of the traveling party, including at least 18 players. None is seriously ill, Jeter said, and he expects all to return this season. Following an MLB investigation, Jeter said, it’s impossible to know where the first Marlins player became infected or how the coronavirus reached the clubhouse. The team didn’t have a single case of COVID-19 during three weeks of summer camp and left South Florida to play two exhibition games in Atlanta.

CAMPS from page B1 “So all we can do is live in the moment, do what we know we can do and, right now, that means get a scouting report for Syracuse and for Florida State and for Notre Dame (and others).” Although several scheduling models were considered by the ACC’s Board of Directors, including a radical pod system that had teams playing twice each on a home-and-home basis, the league settled on the “10-plus-1” format as the most logical alternative to a normal season. Each team will now play 10 games against league opponents and one nonconference game as a way of cutting down on travel and expenses caused by the ongoing pandemic. The most significant aspect of the plan, other than the fact that the ACC’s divisional structure has been scrapped and that three of the four state teams won’t have to play national championship contender Clemson, is that Notre Dame is included. The Irish will play a full league schedule for the first time in their history and be eligible for the ACC championship. In return, Notre Dame has agreed to share the revenue it generates from its television contract with NBC with the 14 other con-

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76 The number of players who chose EQUALITY as their jersey message for the NBA restart, making it the most popular choice. Players could pick a social justice message from a league-approved list to replace their last name. It was also most popular among players with N.C. connections, including UNC’s Justin Jackson and Cam Johnson, Duke’s Seth Curry and Jahlil Okafor, Wake Forest’s Chris Paul and Jaylen Hoard (who went with the French EGALITE) and NC State recruit Jalen Lecque.

ference members — a preview, perhaps, of a permanent arrangement somewhere down the road. “(This) decision was made after months of thoughtful planning by numerous individuals throughout the conference,” ACC commissioner John Swofford said. “The Board’s decision presents a path, if public health guidance allows, to move forward with competition. “Our institutions are committed to taking the necessary measures to facilitate the return in a safe and responsible manner. We recognize that we may need to be nimble and make adjustments in the future. We will be as prepared as possible should that need arise.” Already one adjustment must be made. Because the SEC decided to adopt a conference-only schedule rather than following the ACC’s lead with a model that includes one conference game, traditional cross-conference rivalry games involving Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech and Louisville must now be replaced. The same is true for other scheduled ACC-SEC matchups, including the planned Kickoff Game between UNC and Auburn and NC State’s home game against Mississippi State. Although it will now take more work to fill the nonconference slot on each team’s schedule, a source inside the league office said that

Former NC State star T.J. Warren has been arguably the NBA’s hottest player since the league resumed play. The Pacers forward followed up his careerbest 53-point effort Monday with 34 more Monday, helping Indiana Pacers to its second win in as many games at Orlando’s Wide World of Sports Complex.

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Major League Baseball postponed its “Field of Dream”s game in Iowa until 2021 because of COVID-19. The game at a newly constructed ballpark on the cornfield adjacent to the site of the 1989 movie had been scheduled for Aug. 13 in Dyersville. The White Sox who were set to host the Cardinals, will still be one of the teams in next year’s game.

XFL

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In a photo provided by the UNC football team, a football helmet with a built-in shield intended to further protect players during the coronavirus pandemic is shown. the ACC has no plans to scrap the “plus one” concept since the extra game will provide valuable programming for the ACC Network.

UNC’s conference schedule consists of games against State, Wake, Notre Dame, Syracuse and Virginia Tech at home, and road games

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said he has acquired the XFL. The 48-year-old Johnson made the announcement Monday on Twitter. The price reportedly is $15 million. The XFL had eight franchises and played five games out of a planned 10-game schedule before canceling the remainder of its season in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

at Duke, Boston College, Florida State, Miami and Virginia. The Wolfpack will play Duke, Wake, Florida State, Georgia Tech and Miami at home with road trips to UNC, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia and Virginia Tech. Duke’s schedule features home games against UNC, Wake, BC, Florida State and Virginia Tech, and road games at State, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Syracuse and Virginia. Wake got the most difficult draw of the local teams with Clemson, Miami, Notre Dame, Virginia and Virgina Tech coming to Winston-Salem, and the Deacons playing at State, Duke, UNC, Louisville and Syracuse. At this point, coaches and players around the league don’t seem to care who they’re playing, just that they’re able to get back on the field again. Even if it’s just against one another at practice. “There are a lot of precautions, but it’s more about pulling them back. They’re so excited to be out there,” NC State’s Dave Doeren said Tuesday after his team’s first practice of the summer, adding that “it’s good to be back out on the grass again. “As far as fall camp goes, this will be the most different fall camp for any coach, I don’t care what level of football you coach. There is no comparison.”

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Panthers work on implementing new offense as special teams go through transition The first week of camp has seen changes at both specialist spots By Shawn Krest North State Journal IT MAY NOT BE QUITE as significant as losing Cam Newton or Luke Kuechly, but the Carolina Panthers lost another link to their past during the last week. The team released longtime kicker Graham Gano, leaving the Panthers with just four players on their roster from the team’s trip to Super Bowl 50 just four years ago. Gano is the second-highest scorer in franchise history with 742 points over the last eight years. While with the team, he connected on the game-winning field goal against the Giants that stands as the second-longest in NFL history. Gano has battled injury that has kept him off the field since late 2018, however, and the Panthers will go with former undrafted free agent Joey Slye, who set a team record last season and led the NFL with eight 50-plus yard field goals during his rookie year. Slye was clearly the team’s kicker of the future, so the roster move essentially closed the door on the transition away from the 33-yearold Gano. The team was also forced to make a move at punter after Michael Palardy tore an ACL in the offseason and will miss the 2020 season. Palardy took over the role during the 2016 season and is Carolina’s career and single-season leader in net punting average. The team brought in rookie free agent Joseph Charlton, who punted in college for South Carolina. At the moment, Charlton is the only punter on the Panthers’ roster. Other than the moves at the two specialist positions, the opening of Panthers camp was relatively drama-free. While many teams saw close to five dozen players test positive for COVID-19, including Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Min-

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New Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater knows what it’s like having to replace a franchise player, going 5-0 last season while filling in for Drew Brees in New Orleans.

WATCHLISTS from page B1 Projected Team Watchlisters Record App State 11 12-0 North Carolina 11 8-2-1 Charlotte 4 6-2-3 East Carolina 4 5-6 Duke 8 5-4-2 Then there are the other two home state teams: Projected Team Watchlisters Record Wake Forest 8 4-4-3 NC State 4 1-10 For the ACC teams, we estimated their nonconference opponent based on their currently scheduled nonconference slate. For instance, Duke has more watchlisters than all three of their remaining nonconference foes: Charlotte, Elon and Middle Tennessee. So we gave them a win in their nonconference game. UNC had the edge over two

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shew — formerly of East Carolina — the Panthers have not had anyone placed on the COVID injured reserve list during the first week of players reporting. The team has also dodged a large number of COVID opt-outs. Players have until later this week to make their final decision on whether or not to play this year, but as of press time, only two players on the Panthers’ roster have said they’re out for the year — undrafted rookie free agent linebacker Jordan Mack and last year’s fourth-round pick Christian Miller, who had two sacks as a rookie pass rusher. As for the players who will see time on the field this year, Teddy Bridgewater spent his first week as the Panthers’ QB1, meeting with the media to discuss the transition. Bridgewater shrugged off concerns over replacing franchise quarterback Cam Newton, looking back on his time backing up future Hall of Famer Drew Brees with the Saints — and going 5-0 as emergency starter for New Orleans last season — to help him in his new challenge. “One of the biggest problems I had my first year in New Orleans was I wanted to be like Drew,” he said. “I had to do everything Drew did in order to have success like Drew. But eventually, I learned that Drew Brees is Drew Brees. I’m Teddy Bridgewater. Cam Newton is Cam Newton. I’m still Teddy Bridgewater. “So I can’t go out there and try to be something that I’m not. I play the game the way I play it. I carry myself the way I carry myself, and I’m going to live and die by that.” Bridgewater expects the new Carolina Panthers offense to be similar to the one he ran in New Orleans last season, although he promised that new offensive coordinator Joe Brady, formerly of national champion LSU, will add a few “new wrinkles.” Brady and Bridgewater also worked together in New Orleans before Brady returned to the college ranks. “We’re back reunited, and it’s great to see a familiar face,” Bridgewater said. “But it’s also great to see someone who actually taught me the system, and to be able to actually grow in the system, and continue to run it, and run it the way he sees it.” Coach Matt Rhule and general manager Marty Hurney have both praised Bridgewater’s leadership as the offense goes through a major transition at a time when there was little-to-no in-person teaching going on in the pandemic-marred offseason. “They told me from jump, ‘Hey, this is your team,’ and the guys will go as I go,” Bridgewater said of Hurney and Rhule. “Just being around the guys a couple days already, they’re feeding off my energy, and I’m feeding off their energy. So it definitely feels like my team.”

of its three potential foes (UConn and James Madison, but not UCF), so the Tar Heels got a win as well. Turning our attention to the ACC, here’s a look at how the league measures up in terms of the number of watchlisters: Team Watchlisters Clemson 14 Notre Dame 13 Pitt 12 Virginia Tech 12 North Carolina 11 Florida State 11 Duke 8 Wake Forest 8 Louisville 8 Boston College 8 Miami 8 Syracuse 5 Georgia Tech 5 Virginia 5 NC State 4 Pitt and Virginia Tech feature more talent than many preseason predictions seemed to credit them

Brandon Ingram’s father Donald, left, presented 982 pairs of Adidas to the workers at Lenoir UNC Health Care last Tuesday. Lenoir UNC Health Care Robert Enders, right, attended the donation meant to support the front-line workers in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.

NBA’s Ingram gives Adidas sneakers to every hospital employee in Kinston The former Duke star gives back to his hometown’s front-line workers during the pandemic By Shawn Krest North State Journal KINSTON — Brandon Ingram has not forgotten where he — quite literally — came from. “Brandon was born in this hospital, in 1997,” Robert Enders, the CEO of Kinston’s hospital, Lenoir UNC Health Care, said last Tuesday. Enders was standing in front of two posters of the former Kinston high school star, both reading “Thank You Brandon.” The large crowd of Ingram family members, reporters and hospital staff, trying to social distance while gathering around Enders, were waving hand-held “Thank You Brandon” fans in an effort to stave off the 90-degree heat. Most also wore stickers bearing the same message. The target of all that gratitude was 614 miles away, where Ingram’s New Orleans Pelicans, in Orlando’s NBA bubble, were preparing to resume the NBA season. His father, Donald, was on site, however, wearing a T-shirt bearing his son’s screaming face and a mask bearing the younger Ingram’s jersey number, 14. “Let’s give away some shoes,” Donald said, then proceeded to give out three dozen pairs of Adidas sneakers to the employees who had been named the hospital’s top employees for the last quarter. Ingram greeted each employee, handed them their box of shoes, then elbow bumped them. He would do it a total of 982 times over the next two days as he and Enders made their way through every department of the hospital and gave every worker their new Adidas. “Giving back to the hospital, it’s just something we like to do,” Ingram said from the bubble. “They’ve always supported me and our youth teams coming up. They’re always good in the community. I think it was important to us to reach out to them and just show love.” Like his father, the younger Ingram grew up in Kinston. He went

for. Meanwhile, it looks like a long year for last season’s Coastal Division champion, Virginia. In a quirk of the new ACC schedule, Clemson doesn’t play any of the Research Triangle teams, a fact that explains the league’s strength of schedule ratings (each team’s rating is the sum of the watchlist players on each of its opponents’ rosters) Strength of Team schedule Boston College 93 Virginia 92 Syracuse 91 Georgia Tech 91 Miami 90 Notre Dame 90 Wake Forest 88 Florida State 88 Pitt 88 Clemson 87 Louisville 87 Virginia Tech 86 NC State 85 Duke 82 North Carolina 82

on to star in high school, then go to Duke for one season before getting selected second overall in the 2016 draft, joining a long line of Kinston basketball stars. “He became part of Kinston’s proud tradition of sending its best and brightest players to the NBA,” Enders said. Now in his fourth NBA season, Ingram made his first All-Star team this year. His success has put him in position to help the people that helped him growing up. “I knew I wanted to do something for my hometown,” he said in a video played at the hospital ceremony. “I wanted to leave a mark before I leave this earth and make a name for myself.” With the league shut down for four months due to the pandemic, Ingram decided to do something to support the city’s frontline workers in the battle against COVID-19. “Brandon and the entire Ingram family believe in giving back to the community, and our local hospital means so much to us. Never more than at this crucial time,” Donald, who is the director of the Ingram Family Foundation, said. So Brandon and Donald decided to work on organizing what would become the largest gift to employees in the history of Lenoir UNC Health Care.

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Donald Ingram hands out Adidas sneakers donated by his son, New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, to Lenoir UNC Health Care workers last Tuesday.

The other in-state FBS teams have much easier slates than the ACC teams. Here’s the strength of schedules for ECU, Charlotte and App. Strength of Team schedule East Carolina 51 App State 38 Charlotte 33 So let’s take a look at how this ACC season should shake out. Here’s a look at each team’s projected 10-game conference record. Remember, there are no divisions this season, so it’s just a 15-team list. Projected ACC Standings Team ACC Record Clemson 10-0 Notre Dame 9-1 Virginia Tech 8-1-1 UNC 7-2-1 Pitt 7-2-1 Florida State 6-3-1 Duke 4-4-2

“I wanted to do something for my hometown. I wanted to leave a mark before I leave this earth.” Brandon Ingram

“Normally, we do an event every year,” Donald Ingram said. “It would normally be a back-toschool bookbag giveaway.” Back-to-school is a little different this year, however, and the need for backpacks isn’t as great for students who are learning from home. So the family changed the plan. “We switched gears this year, and I redirected the funds toward the hospital to recognize and show our appreciation for their continued work and dedication in the fight against COVID-19,” Donald Ingram said. “It means a lot. We always say we want to give back to the community. It’s an opportunity to give back to the hospital.” “It’s not really the price tag on it,” the elder Ingram said. “It was an $85,000 gift, but it didn’t really mean anything as far as being a particular price tag. What it meant to us was the fact that it touched so many people. They showed their appreciation, coming out in this scorching heat. What they’re fighting against each and every day, being away from their own families, dealing with the COVID-19 patients, it meant a lot just to be able to give back.” Clutching their fans, and, of course, their new shoes, the employees of UNC Lenoir Health Care then walked across the parking lot to the hospital’s main entrance — to go back to work. “Brandon is recognizing the sacrifices, dedication and hard work of the UNC Health Care team,” he said. “What a great morale booster for us during these challenging times. With everything we have confronting us recently, the last thing we need are tired, sore feet.”

Projected ACC Standings (cont.) Team ACC Record Wake Forest 3-4-3 Louisville 3-4-3 Boston College 3-5-2 Miami 3-5-2 Syracuse 1-8-1 Georgia Tech 1-8-1 Virginia 1-9 NC State 0-10 The two teams with the best record would go to the ACC Championship Game at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium. That would be Clemson and Notre Dame (although Virginia Tech has a shot at tying them depending on how its toss-up game goes). UNC and Pitt also appear to be in the league’s top tier, followed by FSU and Duke. In all, seven of the league’s 15 teams are projected to have .500-or-better records. Of course, that’s just what the model says. As the old saying goes, “That’s why they (hopefully) play the games.”

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ncdot Trump wants broader role for CASH REPORT telehealth services in Medicare For the week ending July 31, 2020 Total Cash & Bond Proceeds:

$1,150,335,223 Add Receipts:

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By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is taking steps to give telehealth a broader role under Medicare, with an executive order that serves as a call for Congress to make doctor visits via personal technology a permanent fixture of the program. The order President Donald Trump signed on Monday applies to one segment of Medicare recipients — people living in rural communities. But administration officials said it’s intended as a signal to Congress that Trump is ready to back significant legislation that would permanently open up telehealth as an option for all people with Medicare. His administration is “taking

action to make sure telehealth is here to stay,” Trump said. Monday’s executive order will also set in motion an experiment under which hospitals in rural communities could receive a more predictable stream of Medicare payments in exchange for delivering better performance on certain measures of quality. The steps are modest — far short of the health plan Trump promised when he was elected but has not been able to deliver. Still, Trump is trying to send a signal to voters in rural areas, where long road trips for medical care are common, that he has not lost sight of their interests. The telehealth measure directs the departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, as well as the Federal Communi-

cations Commission, to work together to build up the infrastructure to support telehealth in rural communities. And it aims to permanently expand the kinds of services that can be provided via telehealth. Officials said examples include emergency room visits, nurse consultations, and speech and occupational therapy. Medicare has greatly expanded its coverage of telehealth across the country as part of its emergency plan to confront the coronavirus pandemic. But that expansion will end in most places once the public health emergency is over. The administration has regulatory authority to permanently expand some services in rural areas, but Congress must sign off

on a broader program that would make telehealth a regular option for people living in cities and suburbs. There’s bipartisan support for that, but it’s unclear anything can happen before the November election. Medicare statistics show telehealth has been popular. Officials expanded payment for such services as a way to keep seniors safe at home, avoiding the risk of catching the virus by venturing out for a medical appointment. In the last week of April, 1.7 million Medicare recipients relied on telehealth. Before the pandemic the number was only in the thousands. In a statement, Medicare Administrator Seema Verma predicted telehealth will become the modern equivalent of the house call. “In an earlier age, doctors commonly made house calls,” she said. “Given how effectively and efficiently the health care system has adapted to the advent of telehealth, it’s become increasingly clear that it is poised to resurrect that tradition in modern form.”

Honda recalls 1.6M vans and SUVs in 4 different US recalls Detroit Honda is recalling over 1.6 million minivans and SUVs in the U.S. to fix problems that include faulty backup camera displays, malfunctioning dashboard displays and sliding doors that don’t latch properly. They cover certain Odyssey minivans and Pilot and Passport SUVs, and some vehicles are included in several of the recalls. The largest recall covers nearly 608,000 Odysseys from 2018 to 2020, the 2019 and 2020 Passport and the 2019 through 2021 Pilot. Honda says critical dashboard functions such as the speedometer, engine oil light and gear position can fail to display due to faulty software. Another recall covers almost a half-million Odysseys and Passports from 2019 and 2020 and Pilots from 2019 through 2021. Incorrect software programming can stop the rear camera displays from working. Honda will notify owners when updated software is available. They can follow mailed instructions to download the updates for free or visit a dealer. The third recall covers over 324,000 2018 through 2020 Odysseys. Water can get into the outer door handle cables for the sliding doors. It can freeze in cold temperatures, stopping the doors from latching properly. The fourth recall includes over 212,000 20192020 Odysseys for another water problem. It can get into the rearview camera mounting holes and distort the camera image, or it may not display. Honda dealerships will address these recalls starting Sept. 23.

Builder pitched to Trump wins new border wall contract Houston A construction company whose CEO has made direct appeals on Fox News to build President Donald Trump’s border wall won another major contract Monday, this time for nearly $300 million of new barriers in South Texas. Fisher Industries was awarded a $289 million contract for 17 miles in Laredo, Texas, a border city of 250,000 people next to the Rio Grande, the river separating Texas and Mexico. The North Dakotabased company had already received $1.7 billion in two contracts elsewhere on the border. The announcement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection came the same day as a court-ordered inspection of a 3-mile section of private border wall further down the Rio Grande. Fisher Industries installed fencing just 35 feet from the river, much closer than the government normally builds walls near the Rio Grande due to concerns about erosion and re-routing water in potential violation of treaties with Mexico. Fisher built the fence — originally promoted by a fundraiser created by Trump supporters — as a showcase of his company’s wall technology for roughly $40 million. Tommy Fisher said his company was working to show a bi-national commission that their project would not violate treaty obligations.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Washington, D.C.

BOJANGLES from page B5 and other digital platforms. “Bojangles and I go way back, including sharing Carolina roots. We’re even about the same age,” Earnhardt said in a press statement. “Families rely on Bojangles for its delicious food and neighborly service just like they rely on NASCAR for its incredible action. “I think the two of us make a great pair. That’s why I’m proud to say ‘It’s Bo Time!’” In addition to Earnhardt’s voice, Bojangles officials say that the new commercial is designed to remind current fans and show new customers just how much care the company puts into making its authentic Southern food, detailing

Bojangles’ homemade approach to chicken, tea and biscuits in 30 seconds. Fans will notice the refreshed logo bids farewell to the apostrophe at the end of the company name but keeps the famous Bojangles personality with the wavy shape and maintains the strong association with the red color. Executives describe the large “B” as playful, emphasizing “Bo” – a cherished nickname of the chain. Similarly, new packaging for the restaurant’s famous biscuit sandwiches and Big Bo Box® family meals as well as updated menu boards and team uniforms stay true to the restaurant’s roots while also aiming to be fresh and modern.

Bojangles, Inc. is a growing restaurant operator founded in 1977 in Charlotte, serving menu items such as made-from-scratch biscuit breakfast sandwiches, hand-breaded bone-in chicken, flavorful “fixin’s” (sides) and Legendary Iced Tea®. “We recognize we are living in difficult times,” said Jackie Woodward, chief marketing officer for Bojangles. “However, we also know food has the power to bring people together, and we believe the time is right to introduce our fans to a modern Bojangles that provides delicious Southern meals for the whole family at a great value.” Currently, Bojangles has approximately 750 system-wide restaurants in 11 states.

“I think the two of us make a great pair. That’s why I’m proud to say ‘It’s Bo Time!’” Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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ever snack strikes your fancy. There‘s a straightforward shift knob (PRND), a couple of cupholders, and a smallish covered bin that is also your armrest. DeBy Jordan Golson cent sized bins in the doors comNorth State Journal plete your storage ensemble. It‘s BOSTON — Jeremy Clarkson not as well-designed inside as once pointed out that things sold a Volvo XC40, which includes a by the gram are always more excit- small trash bin fore of the center ing than things sold by the pound. console, but it‘s close — and half I don‘t think he was talking about the price. For a small, inexpensive city car small, Korean-built crossovers, but the 2020 Hyundai Venue is (my nearly-fully loaded test unit my test car this week and I was priced out at $23,405), it comes very impressed. It‘s not sold by the with a raft of useful features including a power sunroof, LED gram, but it is very small. The Venue is the smallest SUV head- and taillights (if you get the that Hyundai makes — a „sub- Premium Package), and a whole compact crossover “in industry host of safety features. The Venue comes with Hyundparlance — with a tiny 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine making 121 ai‘s excellent safety suite with one horsepower. That‘s not a lot, but notable exception. There‘s automatic emergency braking then the Venue is not a with pedestrian deteclot of car. tion, blind-spot and rear This is a city car, cross-traffic alert, a drivaimed primarily at single If you‘re in er attention warning sysand young couples. You tem and Hyundai‘s terknow this because Hyun- the market rific lane-keeping assist dai uses the word “urban” for a small system that can do a bit about 8,200 times in of steering for you on the its marketing and press crossover or highway. But it‘s missing materials for the car. A first new car cruise control, Chevy Suburban it isn‘t, or something adaptive which is supremely disbut this might be a car for potential future Sub- fuel efficient appointing. Venue buyers do get urban buyers, before they (30/34/32), an awful lot of car for move out of downtown you can do their money, but this is a and have three kids. particularly disappointBeing a tiny SUV, a lot worse ing miss — and it‘s odd there isn‘t a ton of room that the car would feain the backseat or the than the ture active lane keeping trunk, though it makes excellent (you can even take your the most of the space. It (inside and hand off the wheel for a has more storage than a small hatchback (like out) Hyundai few seconds and it‘ll steer for you) but not the more the Mazda 3 or the Toy- Venue. common adaptive cruise. ota Corolla hatch, which As a primer, adapmight be cross-shopped tive cruise is perhaps the against the Venue), largely because it‘s taller. With the most useful feature on any new car 60/40 seats folded down there‘s today. It allows you to set a cruise plenty of room for a fairly epic control speed, but uses a combination of radar and cameras to deCostco run. Up front, though, is where the tect vehicles directly in front of Venue really shines. The interior is you and will lower your car‘s speed standard Hyundai fare, which is a to match. In other words, if you‘re compliment. If you opt for a higher in traffic, you can set it and forget trim package, you‘ve got an 8-inch it — your car will automatically touchscreen sitting high atop the slow down to meet the speed of the dashboard, compatible with both car in front of you. Some systems Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. will even bring your car to a comDown the middle, there are large plete stop. It makes traffic considcontrols for the single-zone cli- erably less frustrating to sit in, and mate control, a hefty storage bin once you have it, you‘ll never buy complete with 12-volt and double another car without. But, it‘s not the end of the world. USB ports. Considering that I‘ve written If you‘re in the market for a small entire reviews hanging off the fact crossover or first new car or somethat I didn‘t have a good place to thing fuel efficient (30/34/32), you put my phone, I‘ll reiterate the fact can do a lot worse than the exthat this bin is a great place for it cellent (inside and out) Hyundai — or for a bag of skittles or what- Venue.

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entertainment Local performing arts venues embrace challenges for 2020-21 season By Elizabeth Lincicome North State Journal DURHAM/RALEIGH — It has been over four months since Governor Roy Cooper along with local officials declared states of emergency across North Carolina and put in place strict social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19. The performing arts industry, a sector based entirely on the idea of in-person gatherings, has certainly been one of the hardest hit due to severe capacity limitations imposed on most if not all indoor venues. To be sure, much has changed since mid-March, when Durham Mayor Steve Schewel first announced rules prohibiting groups of 100 or more from congregating inside any room located in a city facility owned or co-owned with Durham County. Durham’s restrictions applied to many of the city’s popular sites including the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), the Carolina Theatre, the Durham Arts Council and convention meeting rooms within the City-County Convention Center. As North Carolina remains in Phase 2, and theatre owners say they are only allowed to host 10 or fewer patrons at any given time, making live performances a thing of the past. As a result, theatres both large and small catering to a variety of interests have completely canceled or at postponed their entire 2020-2021 seasons. Josette Roten, Manager of Marketing & PR for DPAC, says the theatre is in consultation with health officials and industry experts and still working on crafting its reopening plans but isn’t ready to formally announce details quite yet. DPAC recently circulated an email to previous tickets holders announcing a variety of shows they offered virtually in July, via Zoom, including interactive magic show “Piff the Magic Dragon” and DPAC Trivia. They are also advertising an in person show in February 2021 with stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer as part of their “DPAC Looks Forward” spotlight. Raleigh’s Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts has updated their schedule of events by either canceling or rescheduling all events until after April 30th, 2021. The center is closed to the public and their website reads in

The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) is pictured in this undated file photo.

EVENT CHANGES AT DPAC CANCELED

Reo Survivor JULY 10 Carolina Ballet Summer Intensive JULY 26 Memphis JULY 28 – AUG. 2 Eric Johnson AUG. 8 Russian Ballet Theatre Presents Swan Laken OCT. 2 The Sound of Music OCT. 13 – 18 Edges NOV. 6 – 15 RESCHEDULED

Maks & Val Live JULY 7 An R-Rated Magic Show JULY 10 Peace of Clay JULY 29 – AUG 8

part: “We continue to work with our City of Raleigh officials and Wake County to outline and plan for the time which we can open our doors once again to patrons. Until that time, we will continue to

“Although it is heartbreaking to completely move our season, we are looking on the bright side and are excited to embrace the new opportunities this presents.” Heather Strickland, Executive Director of Raleigh Little Theatre

work on creative solutions while we navigate these unprecedented times. Our community is our greatest asset and with the health and well-being of our residents in mind, performances and events

at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts will be cancelled, postponed or rescheduled through July 31 unless otherwise noted by our City Officials. Our physical Box Office will remain closed to patrons through July 31 as well.” Smaller scale theatres have also been forced to adjust their lineups. Heather Strickland, Executive Director of the Raleigh Little Theatre, says they mostly count on volunteers to staff their productions, but that they had to cut their paid staff from ten employees down to eight and will be operating at only 60% their normal operating budget for the upcoming 2021 season. RLT canceled many of its shows for the 2020 season, which runs July-June including popular shows like “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Urinetown: The Musical,” and “The Jungle Book.” “Although it is heartbreaking to completely move our season, we are looking on the bright side and are excited to embrace the new opportunities this presents,” Strickland says. She says RLT will not stop offering programming, but rather has identified new and innovative ways to serve the arts com-

munity such as offering “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms,” via Zoom or a similar web-based real time internet service. “We’re excited to announce our first show for 2020/21 will be this brand-new adaptation of the play ‘She Kills Monsters’ by Qui Nguyen…one that is specifically designed to be performed live in an online setting. Our teens are already hard at work, and we can’t wait to share this virtual play with you.” Strickland says the theatre will honor already purchased tickets for 2020-21, for the 2021-22 season adding, “we believe this is the best path forward for the theatre, given the information currently available.” Brent Simpson, Managing Director for Raleigh’s Theatre in the Park, says he has been touched by how the whole arts community including patrons have banded together in support of one another even throughout a season of cancelations. “Our patrons were very gracious, a lot of them donated back their tickets to keep our theatre afloat and we raised about $10,000 through a fundraising campaign.” Compared to DPAC, Theatre in the Park is a considerably smaller— scale indoor black box theater that showcases comedy, original musicals, Shakespeare & contemporary drama and is located within Pullen Park. Simpson says they cast their second show, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” ran it for about a week in March, then were forced to shut down completely and cancel their 3rd show “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolfe” as well. Simpson says that while they are still planning for a live production of their October 2020 show, they are also fully prepared to broadcast it online via a streaming service if necessary. “The October show is called ‘The Wild Women of Winedale,’” Simpson says. “It’s a comedy…something we all need more of these days.” RLT’s Artistic Director Patrick Torres shared a particularly upbeat message to the whole arts community in a June 25 YouTube video. The irony of the whole situation as Torres puts it is that “The art of theatre is about shrinking the distance between us …it’s about introducing us to characters that remind us of our family, our friends and our neighbors, but more importantly it’s about introducing us to characters and conflicts that we’ve never encountered before all in an effort to move us towards one another to create a more equitable and just world and so the good news is we’re going to still lean into that mission, we’re going to think of creative new ways to engage with you.”

Woman with husband’s bones gets close look at Munich Airport The Associated Press

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In this undated combination of photos provided by Gaston & Sheehan Auctioneers in Pflugerville, Texas, some of the items they have up for auction from the Fyre Festival are shown.

US Marshals put Fyre Festival merchandise up for auction The Associated Press NEW YORK — More than three years after the highly publicized Fyre Festival famously fizzled out in the Bahamas, merchandise and other “minor assets” are up for sale — courtesy of the U.S. Marshals Service. In a release Thursday, the U.S. Marshals announced that 126 items from the festival will be auctioned off, with proceeds going toward the victims of Billy McFarland. McFarland acknowledged defrauding investors of $26 million in the 2017 Fyre Festival and over $100,000 in a fraudulent ticket-selling scheme after his arrest in the scam. He was sentenced to six years in prison in October 2018. Now 28, he’s serving his sentence at a low-security prison in Ohio, according to the Bureau of Prisons.

“This Fyre Festival-branded clothing and other items that were seized from Billy McFarland were originally intended to be sold at the Fyre Festival itself but were kept by McFarland, with the intent to sell the items and use the funds to commit further criminal acts while he was on pre-trial release,” U.S. Marshal Ralph Sozio of the Southern District of New York said in the release. The festival, billed as an ultra-luxurious event and “the cultural experience of the decade,” was supposed to take place over two spring 2017 weekends on the Bahamian island of Exuma. Models and celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski had promoted it on social media. Customers who paid $1,200 to over $100,000 hoping to see Blink-182 and the hip-hop act

Migos arrived to learn musical acts were canceled. Their luxury accommodations and gourmet food consisted of leaky white tents and packaged food, prompting attendees to lash out on social media with the hashtag #fyrefraud. Among the mementos of that festival are sweatpants, shirts and tokens emblazoned with “a conspiracy to change the entertainment world.” As of Saturday, the lots ranged from $10 — the minimum bid for sets of two wristbands — to $300 for a baseball cap bearing the festival logo that had received 20 bids since the auction opened Thursday. At 36 bids, the most popular lot was an aqua blue hoodie featuring the flag of the Bahamas on the back and sleeves patterned with the logo. The auction, run by Texas-based Gaston & Sheehan, ends Aug. 13.

BERLIN — Police at Munich Airport got a surprise during their search of a wooden box being transported by a 74-yearold passenger that turned out to contain the bones of the woman’s dead husband, authorities said Tuesday. Customs officials, a doctor and prosecutors were called in, and they determined no crime had been committed, German news agency dpa reported. After questioning the wom-

an and her 52-year-old daughter, police learned the pair were on their way from Greece back to their native Armenia via Munich and Kyiv. The mother said her husband died in 2008 and was buried in Thessaloniki, Greece and that she and her daughter decided to bring his remains home to a final resting place in Armenia, police said. Following the short investigation, the two women were allowed to continue on their journey with the boxed remains.

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Wilford Brimley, ‘Cocoon’ and ‘Natural’ actor, dies at 85 By Lynn Elber The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to an indelible character actor who brought gruff charm, and sometimes menace, to a range of films that included “Cocoon,” “The Natural” and “The Firm,” has died. He was 85. Brimley’s manager Lynda Bensky said the actor died Saturday morning in a Utah hospital. He was on dialysis and had several medical ailments, she said. The mustached Brimley was a familiar face for a number of roles, often playing characters like his grizzled baseball manager in “The Natural” opposite Robert Redford’s bad-luck phenomenon. He also worked with Redford in “Brubaker” and “The Electric Horseman.” Brimley’s best-known work was in “Cocoon,” in which he was part of a group of seniors who discover an alien pod that rejuvenates them. The 1985 Ron Howard film won two Oscars, including a supporting actor honor for Don Ameche. Brimley also starred in “Cocoon: The Return,” a 1988 sequel.

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In this Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 file photo, Actor Wilford Brimley attends the premiere of ‘Did You Hear About The Morgans’ at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York. For years he was pitchman for Quaker Oats and in recent years appeared in a series of diabetes

spots that turned him at one point into a social media sensation. “Wilford Brimley was a man

you could trust,” Bensky said in a statement. “He said what he meant and he meant what he said. He had a tough exterior and a tender heart. I’m sad that I will no longer get to hear my friend’s wonderful stories. He was one of a kind.” Barbara Hershey, who met Brimley on 1995’s “Last of the Dogmen,” called him “a wonderful man and actor. ... He always made me laugh.” Though never nominated for an Oscar or Emmy Award, Brimley amassed an impressive list of credits. In 1993’s John Grisham adaptation “The Firm,” Brimley starred opposite Tom Cruise as a tough-nosed investigator who deployed ruthless tactics to keep his law firm’s secrets safe. John Woo, who directed Brimley as Uncle Douvee in 1993’s “Hard Target,” told The Hollywood Reporter in 2018 that the part was “the main great thing from the film. I was overjoyed making those scenes and especially working with Wilford Brimley.” A Utah native who grew up around horses, Brimley spent two decades traveling around the West and working at ranches and race tracks. He drifted into movie work during the 1960s, riding in such films as “True Grit,” and appearing in TV series such as “Gunsmoke.” He forged a friendship with Robert Duvall, who encouraged him to seek more prominent acting roles, according to a biography prepared by Turner Classic Movies.

B9 Brimley, who never trained as an actor, saw his career take off after he won an important role as a nuclear power plant engineer in “The China Syndrome.” “Training? I’ve never been to acting classes, but I’ve had 50 years of training,” he said in a 1984 Associated Press interview. “My years as an extra were good background for learning about camera techniques and so forth. I was lucky to have had that experience; a lot of newcomers don’t.” “Basically my method is to be honest,” Brimley said told AP. “The camera photographs the truth — not what I want it to see, but what it sees. The truth.” Brimley had a recurring role as a blacksmith on “The Waltons” and the 1980s prime-time series “Our House.” Another side of the actor was his love of jazz. As a vocalist, he made albums including “This Time the Dream’s On Me” and “Wilford Brimley with the Jeff Hamilton Trio.” In 1998, he opposed an Arizona referendum to ban cockfighting, saying that he was “trying to protect a lifestyle of freedom and choice for my grandchildren.” In recent years, Brimley’s pitchwork for Liberty Medical had turned him into an internet sensation for his drawn out pronunciation of diabetes as “diabeetus.” He owned the pronunciation in a tweet that drew hundreds of thousands of likes earlier this year. Brimley is survived by his wife Beverly and three sons.

Pipe by pipe, Notre Dame Cathedral organ gets 4-year cleanup By David Bauder The Associated Press

April 16, 2024, marking five years since the fire. Organist Vexo is already dreaming of that day. “Like all my colleagues, we are very sad, and we know that we have to be very patient over the next few years,” he told The Associated Press on Monday outside the cathedral. He expressed hope that they will “find the building and instruments exactly as they were before, or almost exactly. We are waiting for this day ... when the building will reopen.” French President Emmanuel Macron hopes the cathedral can reopen in time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. But it’s taken more than a year to clear out dangerous lead residue and scaffolding that had been in place before the fire for a previous renovation effort, and reconstruction of the landmark has yet to begin.

gan during an evening Mass when the fire alarm sounded on April 15, 2019. “It’s just probably the most beautiful organ in the world.”

Amazingly, the 8,000-pipe organ survived the fire, which consumed the cathedral’s roof and toppled its spire. But the blaze

coated the instrument in toxic lead dust that must now be painstakingly removed. And while the organ didn’t burn, it did suffer damage from a record heatwave last summer and has been affected by other temperature variations it’s been exposed to since the 12th-century cathedral lost its roof, the agency said. Notre Dame remains closed to the public. Experts started removing the organ’s keyboards Monday and will then take out its pipes in a dismantling process that will last through the end of this year, according to the reconstruction agency. The pieces will be placed in special containers inside the huge cathedral, where the cleaning and restoration will take place. The general who leads the agency said the organ, which dates from 1733, will next play again on

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 August 19, 2020 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 79 of Mission Hills, Phase 3, as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 46, Page 10 in the Cabarrus County Public Registry.

undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Aljoyus L. Eccles. 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.: 19-15225-FC01

Said property is more commonly known as 1695 Mission Oaks Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Parcel Id: 5623-333928. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior

conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1695 Mission Oaks Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083. 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

in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on August 17, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Nathaniel Smith and Mary A. Smith, dated August 12, 1994 to secure the original principal amount of $77,150.00, and recorded in Book 4202 at Page 649 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 1 0 6 7

Pleasant Oak Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Tax Parcel ID: 9 4 87-1 14096 Present Record Owners: Mary A. Smith And Being more commonly known as: 1067 Pleasant Oak Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Mary A. Smith. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition

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

for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is July 9, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 19-108614

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cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on August 17, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Sarah Justice, dated April 20, 2007 to secure the original principal amount of $50,000.00, and recorded in Book 7590 at Page 504 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 1 9 1 8 Stanberry St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Tax Parcel ID: 0 4 3 8 -174779 Present Record Owners: The Heirs of Sarah Justice

And Being more commonly known as: 1918 Stanberry St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Heirs of Sarah Justice. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent

(5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord,

to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is July 27, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-110106

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expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on August 10, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Mark B. Sanderson, dated April 17, 2009 to secure the original principal amount of $115,202.00, and recorded in Book 8132 at Page 610 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 6 8 3 9 Buttermere Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Tax Parcel ID: 9 4 8 7- 077675

Present Record Owners: Mark B. Sanderson And Being more commonly known as: 6839 Buttermere Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Mark B. Sanderson. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and

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

purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is July 21, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-109504

PARIS — Pipe by precious pipe, the organ that once thundered through Notre Dame Cathedral is being taken apart after last year’s devastating fire. The mammoth task of dismantling, cleaning and reassembling France’s largest musical instrument started Monday and is expected to last nearly four years. Once restored, it will take six months just to tune the organ, according to the state agency overseeing Notre Dame’s restoration. Its music isn’t expected to resound again through the medieval Paris monument until 2024, to the dismay of the cathedral’s dedicated organists. “It’s a very powerful organ, but with also a lot of poetry,” said Johann Vexo, who was playing the or-

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In this Thursday, May 2, 2013 file photo, Philippe Lefebvre, 64, plays the organ at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

TAKE NOTICE

CABARRUS 19 SP 702 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 Aljoyus L. Eccles to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated May 24, 2016 and recorded on May 24, 2016 in Book 11935 at Page 0003, 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

CUMBERLAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20SP81

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY NATHANIEL SMITH AND MARY A. SMITH DATED AUGUST 12, 1994 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4202 AT PAGE 649 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY SARAH JUSTICE DATED APRIL 20, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 7590 AT PAGE 504 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MARK B. SANDERSON DATED APRIL 17, 2009 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 8132 AT PAGE 610 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will

Being all that certain property conveyed to Joshua M. Lesondak and Robyn R. Lesondak, husband and wife as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, by deed dated 3/26/15 and recorded on 03/31/15 in Book 11346 at Page 265, Cabarrus County Public Registry.

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Christopher K. Spencer, Donna Spencer (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Christopher K. Spencer and Donna Spencer) to National Title Network, Trustee(s), dated October 17, 2012, and recorded in Book No. 9023, at Page 264 in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the

undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on August 10, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Fayetteville in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The 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 40 in a subdivision known as “The Rerecording of Acorn Ridge, Section 8”, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 124, Page 143, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2224 Cliff Swallow Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Parcel ID: 0415-76-9704 Commonly known as 2224 Cliff Swallow Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23.

HARNETT

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF L.E.C.A., A Minor Female Child.

CUMBERLAND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 511

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA / DISTRICT COURT DIVISION / COUNTY OF SAMPSON/ FILE NO. 20 SP 62

JOHNSTON 19 SP 628 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Shannon E. Chamblee and Donald B. Chamblee, Jr. to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), which was dated December 3, 2009 and recorded on December 21, 2009 in Book 3794 at Page 102, Johnston County Registry, North Carolina. Defaulthavingbeenmadeofthenotetherebysecuredbythe said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed,

ONSLOW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 445 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Justin M. Abbott (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Justin M. Abbott) to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated September 21, 2015, and recorded in Book No. 4360, at Page 570 in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed,

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 142 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Darieon Michael Carpenter a/k/a Darieon M. Carpenter, Lisa Angel Yingling a/k/a Lisa A. Yingling (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Darieon Michael Carpenter and Lisa Angel Yingling) to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated July 18, 2018, and recorded in Book No. 4813, at Page 84 in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Jacksonville, Onslow County,

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 175 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ted C. Gutierrez, Leasha K. Gutierrez (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Ted C. Gutierrez and Leasha K. Gutierrez) to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated April 15, 2013, and recorded in Book No. 3967, at Page 848 in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on August 13, 2020 and will sell to the highest

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 187 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by David Lester Hymes, Virginia Helen Hymes (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): David Lester Hymes and Virginia Helen Hymes) to Reltco Inc., Trustee(s), dated August 2, 2017, and recorded in Book No. 4655, at Page 281 in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on August 20, 2020 and will sell to the

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 186 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jose Manuel Feliciano Gonzalez, Kayla Vanessa Hernandez (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jose Manuel Feliciano Gonzalez and Kayla Vanessa Hernandez) to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated December 12, 2014, and recorded in Book No. 4237, at Page 550 in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina,

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 295 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robert C. Watson, Keesha M. Watson (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Robert C. Watson and Keesha M. Watson) to Transtar National Title, Trustee(s), dated June 21, 2014, and recorded in Book No. 4176, at Page 615 in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on August 20, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Jacksonville in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain parcel of land situate in the City of Jacksonville, County of Onslow and State of North Carolina bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a point located in the centerline of NCSR 1308 where the projected centerline of NCSR 1314 intersects; thence along the centerline of NCSR 1308 (Gum Branch Road-60 foot right of way) as measured in a

TO: Any Unknown Birth Fathers – TAKE NOTICE THAT a Petition for Adoption for the adoption of a minor female child born on the 3rd day of December, 2019, in Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina to Amelia Howard (a Caucasian woman, then 29 years of age, small-boned, 5’10” tall, approximately 125 pounds, brown hair, brown

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 August 18, 2020 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Johnston County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT #26, VIRGINIA DOWNS, PHASE V AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 42, PAGE 445, JOHNSTON COUNTY REGISTRY. A MAP SHOWING THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 42, PAGE 445. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 74 Richmond Drive, Clayton, NC 27527-7676. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars

the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on August 20, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Holly Ridge in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 255, neighborhoods of Holly Ridge, Phase Three, section four, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 60, Page 6 of the Onslow County Registry reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 326 Belvedere Drive, Holly Ridge, North Carolina.Subject to covenants, restrictions, and easements of record. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).

North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on August 20, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Jacksonville in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 307 as shown on that plat entitled, “Final Plat Monarch Meadow Section I-B at Carolina Plantations, A Planned Residential Development” and recorded in Map Book 62, Page 76, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 227 Merin Height Road, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and

bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Hubert in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all Lot 97 as shown on that certain map entitled, “Revised Final Plat Showing Planned Residential Development, SAGEWOOD, SECTION I, Prepared for BEAVER CREEK INVESTORS INC., SWANSBORO Township, Onslow County, NC”, dated August 10, 2012, prepared by John L. Pierce & Associates, P.A. and recorded in Map Book 65, Page 54, Cabinet N in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 307 Sinclair Lane, Hubert, North Carolina. SUBJECT to Restrictive and Protective Covenants recorded in Book 3804, Page 11 and as amended in Book 3922, Page 523, Onslow County Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third

highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Jacksonville in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Jacksonville Township, Onslow County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follow: Being all of Lot 19 as shown on a map entitled “Country Club Acres, Section VII”, prepared by James E. Stewart & Associates Inc., Engineers dated May 1978, and recorded in Map Book 18, page 76, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located 1028 Beech Tree Road, Jacksonville, North Carolina. APN #: 008179 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars

or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on August 20, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Jacksonville in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 35, Block C, Brynn Marr Section V-Part A, as recorded Map Book 13, Page 16, Onslow County Registry, which map is by reference incorporated herein. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 120 Carolina Circle, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security

general Southeastern direction approximately 0.40 miles to a point located over the centerline of a 48 inch concrete culvert which accommodates the waters of Frazelle Branch or the prong of Rock Branch; thence continuing along the centerline of NCSR 1308 as measured in a general Southeastern direction South 34 degrees 39 minutes 22 seconds East 75.63 feet to a PK Nail; thence leaving the centerline of said NCSR 1308; and running South 52 degrees 26 minutes 28 seconds West 98.01 feet to a PK Nail located in the centerline of an asphalt drive; thence North 02 degrees 58 minutes 32 seconds West 32.30 feet to an iron stake located in the center of Frazelle Branch, said iron stake being in the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence along or near the run of Frazelle Branch, South 02 degrees 58 minutes 32 seconds East 180.00 feet to an existing iron stake located on the Western edge of Frazelle Branch; thence leaving the said edge of Frazelle Branch and running along the Northern line of Mattie Paschal’s property South 82 degrees 08 minutes 21 seconds West 336.11 feet to an iron stake located in the centerline of a ditch; thence along the centerline of a ditch; thence along the centerline of a ditch and along the Morton property, North 19 degrees 45 minutes 41 seconds West 45.70 feet to an existing iron stake; thence leaving the said ditch and running along the Morton property, North 61 degrees 40 minutes 47 seconds East 385.15 feet to the point and place of beginning. Containing 0.89 acres. The courses contained herein are correct in angular relationship and are referenced to Magnetic North, 1983. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 104 Bolder Lane, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Excepting from the above description, a 20-feet easement

purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed

on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 3139 - 7726

eyes) was filed in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Sampson County on the 2nd day of July 2020. The child was conceived in the Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina area around March of 2019 and that the child’s biological father may be a biracial man, who met the mother at a party. You must file a response to the petition within forty (40) days of the first publication of this notice on or before August 31, 2020 in order to participate in and receive further notice of this proceeding, including notice of the time and place of hearing. IN THE EVENT YOU

FAIL TO RESPOND, THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT WILL ENTER AN ORDER ALLOWING THE ADOPTION TO PROCEED WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT. Any and all rights you may have with respect to the minor child will be extinguished and all aspects of any legal relationship between the minor child and you as her parent will be terminated with the entry of a Decree of Adoption. The address of the Court in which the Petition has been filed is Sampson County Clerk of Superior Court, Special Proceedings, 101 E. Main Street, Clinton, NC 28328, 919-

596-6600. This the 22nd day of July 2020. Law Office of Angel Simpson Gillis, PO Box 80464, Raleigh, NC 27623 (07/22/2020, 07/29/2020, and 08/05/2020.

($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 Donald B. Chamblee, Jr. and wife, Shannon E. Chamblee. 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.: 19-08694-FC01

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior

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

cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

for the purpose of ingress and egress for the adjoining neighbors.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may

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

Together with a non-exclusive easement for access, egress and regress over and along a 20-foot asphalt driveway, the centerline of which is described as follows: beginning at a PK Nail in the centerline of NCSR 1308, said PK Nail lying South 34 degrees 39 minutes 22 seconds East 75.63 feet from another PK Nail in the centerline of NCSR 1308 where the centerline of NCSR 1308 intersects Frazelle Branch; running thence from said point of beginning, South 52 degrees 26 minutes 28 seconds West 98.01 feet to a PK Nail in the line of Ashley Lamont Martin and wife, Pamela M. Martin. Tax id#: 55-22.1 Being the same property as transferred by deed dated 06/05/2009, recorded 06/25/2009, from Kathie Short Jackson, married, to Robert C. Watson, separated, recorded in book 3251, page 30. Also being conveyed the same property as transferred by Quitclaim deed dated 06/10/2009, recorded 06/25/2009, from Kory Leigh Watson, separated, to Robert C. Watson, separated, recorded in book 3251, page 49. Being further transferred by deed dated 06/21/2014 from Robert C. Watson, married to Keesha M. Watson to Robert C. Watson and Keesha M. Watson, husband and wife, as tenants by the entireties, being recorded simultaneously herewith. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 1273961 - 9876

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RANDOLPH IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 19sp339 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES I. WENTZ AKA JAMES WENTZ DATED AUGUST 3, 2004 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1880 AT PAGE 1623 IN THE RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained

STANLY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 26 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Judy M. Sexty, Ronald Sexty (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Judy M. Sexty and Ronald Sexty) to Philip R. Mahoney, Trustee(s), dated October 19, 2001, and recorded in Book No. 821, at Page 214 in Stanly County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds 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 Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on August 12,

UNION AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 284 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ramon Perez and Jessica Perez (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Lashawn Daniels and April Daniels) to Tom Wood, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of August, 2016, and recorded in Book 06748, Page 0654, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of

WAKE AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 150 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Margaret C. Baines, Heirs of Margaret C. Baines: Cassandra Barnes, Nancy B. Dunn (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Margaret C. Baines) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated June 25, 2007, and recorded in Book No. 12629, at Page 240 in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Wake County Courthouse door, the Salisbury Street

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION WAKE COUNTY 20SP607 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY TYRECE LEE AND DEIDRE LEE DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 2004 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 11051 AT PAGE 1133 IN THE WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for

20 SP 972 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 Degantus A. Hodges to Becky Medlin, Trustee(s), which was dated November 3, 2011 and recorded on November 7, 2011 in Book 14530 at Page 583, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. 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 August 12, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit:

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 250 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nancy W. Crabtree, Heirs of Nancy W. Crabtree: Andy Learon Crabtree, Tina Crabtree; Heirs of Tina Crabtree: Jonathan Earl Lazenby, Alex Raeford Lazenby (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Nancy W. Crabtree) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated February 6, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 011808, at Page 01683 in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on August 10, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Raleigh in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a new iron pipe set in the northern right of

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 850 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Richard J. Bandy and Michele Bandy to Thomas V. Choiniere, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of July, 2014, and recorded in Book 015726, Page 00438, 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 August 17, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the City of Holly Springs, in the County

and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:00PM on August 12, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Randolph County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed James I. Wentz aka James Wentz, dated August 3, 2004 to secure the original principal amount of $136,000.00, and recorded in Book 1880 at Page 1623 of the Randolph County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: Randleman Rd, Randleman, NC 27317 Tax Parcel ID: Present Record Owners: Wentz

1 0 9 2 2 7758946778 James I.

And Being more commonly known as: 10922 Randleman

2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in New London in the County of Stanly, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying east but not adjacent to Mountain Creek Road (S.R. 1522) in Harris Township, Stanly County, North Carolina, and BEING all of Lot No. 6, as shown on “Final Plat of The Meadows Subdivision - Phase Two”, dated August 18, 1999, surveyed by Rogell E. Hunsucker & Associates, Inc., R.L.S., recorded in Plat Book 17, Page 287, Office of the Register of Deeds for Stanly County, North Carolina, reference to which being hereby made for a more particular description hereof by metes and bounds. Subject to and together with all of the rights, duties and privileges set forth on the recorded plat aforesaid, as well as the restrictions incorporated by reference herein. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 40131 Eagle Head Court, New London, North Carolina. For back reference see deed from Sammy E. Estridge, Jr. and spouse, Rita A. Estridge; Ronnie P. Janey and spouse, Rita P Janey; and Eston G. West and spouse, Jackie S. West to Salvador G. Mendez and spouse, Rose P. Mendez dated October 27, 2000 and recorded in Record Book 767 at Page 755, Stanly County Registry.

Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on August 13, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 101 of Anklin Forrest, as shown in Plat Cabinet K at File 99 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Union County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4016 Widgeon Way, Waxhaw, North Carolina. TMS#:

06192638

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

entrance in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on August 17, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Wendell in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Tax Map/Parcel Id # 177403439628 Beginning at a stake the corner of Lillian Ave. and Martin St. Running South 140 feet to Tucker Alley; thence West 80 feet to Lot #4; thence North 140 feet to Martin St.; thence East 60 feet in the beginning. Being Lot #5 of Block #5 of the Map of Eagle Rock, as surveyed and platted by T.R. Coltrane, recorded in Register of Deeds Office of Wake County, Raleigh, N.C., Book of Maps Page #71. Per chain of title, see following deeds: Elmira Rhodes to Edward Rhodes; Edward Rhodes to Freeman Liles; willed by Freeman Liles to his wife Mary Liles, who has since married from who the present grantor purchased the locus in que. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6824 Martin Street, Wendell, North Carolina. Property Address: 6824 Martin Street, Wendell, NC 27591 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale

cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:00AM on August 14, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Wake County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Tyrece Lee and Deidre Lee, dated September 25, 2004 to secure the original principal amount of $66,750.00, and recorded in Book 11051 at Page 1133 of the Wake County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: Pl, Raleigh, NC 27610 Tax Parcel ID: Present Record Owners:

2601 Bristol 0061542 Deidre Lee

And Being more commonly known as: 2601 Bristol Pl, Raleigh, NC 27610

Rd, Randleman, NC 27317 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are James I. Wentz. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory

Property Address: 4003 Marsh Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27604 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars

of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 133 in Twelve Oaks Pud, Phase 1A, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 2007, Pages 1516, 1517, and 1518, Wake County Registry 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

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SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 10, 2020.

the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the

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

prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1274167 (FC.FAY)

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

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

upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

The date of this Notice is July 24, 2020.

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

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 Degantus A. Hodges.

way line of Marsh Creek Road, said pipe being North 54 deg. 15 min. 48 sec. East 139.4 feet from the centerline junction of Marsh Creek Road and Field Street; runs thence North 02 deg. 53 min. 54 sec. East 239.9 feet to an existing iron pipe; runs thence South 89 deg. 07 min. 08 sec. East 102.67 feet to an existing iron pipe; runs thence South 01 deg. 25 min. 51 sec. West 203.60 feet to a new iron pipe set in the northern right of way line of Marsh Creek Road; runs thence along said right of way line South 72 deg. 33 min. 05 sec. West 115.00 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and being all of that 0.537 acre parcel as shown on map prepared by Robert G. Williams, RLS, entitled “House Location for Harvey E. Crabtree and wife, Nancy W. Crabtree, City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina” dated 7-10-97. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4003 Marsh Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.

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BEING THE SAME FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY CONVEYED BY GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM ANDERSON HOMES, A DIVISION OF ANDERSON AND ANDERSON, INC., BY VICE PRESIDENT, BY DAVID T. SERVOSS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO NATHANIEL HODGES, JR. and DEGANTUS A. HODGES WIFE, DATED 10/22/1982 RECORDED ON 11/19/1982 IN BOOK 3064, PAGE 724 IN WAKE COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF NC.

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

Parkway,

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

Said property is commonly known as 406 Bournemouth Lane, Garner, NC 27529.

Satterfield Legal, PLLC Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

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

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

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.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-109281

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.: 19-12888-FC03

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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WHAT’S HAPPENING 107-year-old man gets birthday parade Montgomery County Gurney Williams celebrated his 107th birthday in Biscoe last Thursday. Williams has already beaten COVID-19 this year, and the community celebrated with a surprise drive-by parade. About 200 vehicles drove past his nursing home to wish Williams a happy day. The parade, which included police, firefighters and EMS workers from two counties, was reportedly bigger than the county’s annual Christmas parade. WBTV

Radio show host’s daughter killed in crash Mecklenburg County The daughter of a radio show host in Charlotte has died in a car crash. Payton Alizabeth Cannon, 21, was killed when her car veered off a road and hit a tree. Cannon’s father, David Cannon, is known as Ace in “Ace & TJ,” a syndicated morning radio show that airs in Charlotte. It is believed Payton Cannon was traveling at about 80 mph during the time of the crash. The speed limit on the road was 45 mph. She was alone in the car and had been wearing her seat belt. AP

Police chase leads to crashes, officer hurt Mecklenburg County Police chased an armed robbery suspect, but it was initially called off when the driver began driving the wrong way in traffic. The unidentified suspect crashed into a guardrail and ran from the vehicle into an apartment complex. The suspect overpowered a police officer and stole the CMPD vehicle. The man drove off and dragged the officer until he crashed into a parked car. The officer sustained minor injuries. The suspect then hit a civilian vehicle, whose passenger was taken to a hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. The injured suspect surrendered after crashing the police SUV. AP

Two men wanted by APD in connection with recent shootings Charges concern two incidents of firing into occupied dwellings By SCJ staff ALBEMARLE — In a July 29 press release, Albemarle Police announced they were seeking two suspects from a July 26 shooting at 518 Arey Ave. The statements said the shooting, which involved suspects firing into an occupied dwelling, “stemmed from another incident that occurred on July 21, 2020, where a house was shot into on Richardson St.” Police were called to the area in response to a report of an unconscious person. On arrival, officers located an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. Police were then made aware of another victim from the incident who was already at Atrium Health Stanly and was suffering with “multiple gunshot wounds.” Detectives with the APD immediately began an investigation into the incident. The investigation

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Demecus R. Hooker Jr., 22, and Makari K. Ridenhour, 19. led to warrants for Jimmy J. Parker, 21, for “Attempted First Degree Murder, Assault with a Deadly Weapon with the intent to kill inflicting Serious Injury, discharging a firearm in the city limits, Possession of Firearm by Felon, and two counts of Felony Conspiracy.” Parker was then arrested on July 27 in connection with addi-

tional charges of “Possession of Firearm by Felon, Felony Probation Violation, and Carrying a concealed weapon.” He was given a $2.5 million secured bond and is next due in court Aug. 5 at 9 a.m. Two other suspects, Demecus R. Hooker Jr., 22, and Makari K. Ridenhour, 19, are also wanted for charges in the incident but have

Higher COVID death-rate at Albemarle Correctional due to pre-existing conditions By Jesse Deal Stanly County Journal ALBEMARLE — With three out of the eight statewide COVID-19-associated inmate deaths, the Albemarle Correctional Institution continues to be a place of concern according to North Carolina Department of Public Safety officials. The latest data from the NCDPS shows that Albemarle Correctional has a coronavirus positivity rate of 13.7%, which is over three times the state average (4.5%) compiled from 56 prisons. The 773 tests conducted at the Stanly County facility have accounted for 106 positive results and 667 negative results. According to a NCDPS up-

date on Aug. 3, COVID-19 mass testing has been completed at all statewide prison facilities, and 32,250 offenders have received their test results. Since the beginning of testing back on June 22, 1,450 offenders have tested positive for the virus while 30,796 have tested negative. All inmates who tested positive for COVID-19 are either in medical isolation or are presumed recovered with the assistance of NCDHHS guidance. John Bull, communications officer for NCDPS on prisons, told SCJ on Aug. 4 that the pre-existing health factors of inmates at the Albemarle prison is a leading factor in the institution’s high number of positive COVID-19 results.

“There is a substantial number of offenders there who have acute medical issues,” Bull said. On July 26, the NCDPS issued a press release stating that the statewide inmate death toll is up to eight following the third death at the Albemarle prison. The inmate, a male in his early 70s with underlying health conditions, tested positive for COVID-19 on July 2. Throughout his hospitalization during July, his condition worsened. “His death is a tragedy, and we are working hard to manage the impact of COVID-19 in our prisons,” Todd Ishee, commissioner of prisons, said in the NCDPS press release. “The health and safety of the staff and the offenders in our custody remains our

not been apprehended. Hooker’s charges include, “three counts of Felony Conspiracy, Assault with a Deadly Weapon with the Intent to kill inflicting Serious Injury, Discharging a firearm city limits, and Attempted first-degree murder.” Ridenhour’s charges include, “Discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling, Possession of a firearm by felon, Felony conspiracy, Discharging a firearm inside city limits, and Injury to real property.” Police are withholding the victims’ names at the moment. Anyone with information regarding the July 21 or July 26 shootings, or on the whereabouts of Hooker and Ridenhour, are asked to contact the Albemarle Police Department at (704) 9849500 or the anonymous tip line at (704) 984-9511. “These suspects currently have warrants for their arrest and are considered armed and dangerous. If you see these individuals, please call your local agency or contact 911,” the APD press release said.

top priority.” Albemarle Correctional currently has the fourth highest amount of positive COVID-19 tests out of all NC prisons. Neuse Correctional Institution, located in Goldsboro, has recorded 466 positive tests out of 817 inmates, while Raleigh’s North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women has 238 positives out of 1386 inmates. Out of 675 tests, the Lumberton Correctional Institution has announced 212 positive cases. On July 24, the NCDPS reaffirmed that it is continuing the suspension of visitation, work release, volunteers and educational classes until reevaluation on Aug. 16. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stanly Community College has scaled down the programs it currently offers to inmates at Albemarle Correctional — the typical Career and College Readiness courses have been put on hold indefinitely due to visitation restrictions.

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/M/36) Arrest on chrg of Larceny By Employee (F), at 32774 Rowland Dr, on 7/31/2020 ♦ Owens, Laurel Del (W /F/36) Arrest on chrg of 1) Resisting Public Officer (M), 2) Fta - Release Order ( ), and 3) Fta - Release Order (M), at 22492 Canton Rd, Albemarle, NC, on 7/31/2020 ♦ Dennis, Alexander Joseph (W /M/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) Simple Possess Sch Iv Cs (m) (M) and 2) Possess Marij Paraphernalia (M), at 44106 Vickers Store Rd, Albemarle, NC, on 7/31/2020 ♦ Harrison, Cody Ray (W /M/26) Arrest on chrg of 1) Fta - Release Order (M), 2) Fta - Release Order (M), and 3) Fta - Release Order (M), at W. Church St/s. Main St, Richfield, NC, on 7/30/2020 ♦ Hathcock, Kenny Ray (W /M/42) Arrest on chrg of 1) Breaking And Or Entering (f) (F), 2) Larceny After Break/enter (F), 3) Pwimsd Methamphetamine (F), 4) Maintain Veh/dwell/place Cs (f) (F), and 5) Possess Drug Paraphernalia (M), at 16661 Tyson Road, Albemarle, NC, on 7/30/2020 ♦ Medlin, Chad Jerome (W /M/43) Arrest on chrg of Felony Possession Sch Ii Cs (F), at West Main Street, Albemarle, NC, on 7/30/2020 ♦ Stirewalt, Michael Jeffrey (W /M/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) Resisting Public Officer (M), 2) Fel Prob Viol Out Of County (F), and 3) Surrender By Surety (F), at 16350 Philadelphia Church Rd, Oakboro, NC, on 7/30/2020 ♦ Hetland, Michael Shane (W /M/43) Cited on Charge of Dwlr Impaired Rev

(202000617), at 41817 Loop Rd/dove Ln, Norwood, NC, on 7/30/2020. ♦ Tucker, Kyle Jabarr (B /M/28) Arrest on chrg of 1) Resisting Public Officer (M) and 2) Simple Possess Sch Vi Cs (m) (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, NC, on 7/29/2020 ♦ Webb, Anthony Dean (W /M/36) Arrest on chrg of 1) Break/enter Boat (F), 2) Misdemeanor Larceny (M), and 3) Misdemeanor Probation Viol (M), at Hwy 24/27, Albemarle, NC, on 7/29/2020 ♦ Ayres, Elizabeth Anne (W /F/35) Arrest on chrg of Simple Possess Sch Ii Cs (M), at 27/27 And Judy St, on 7/29/2020 ♦ Bradshaw, Amir Kashaif (B /M/36) Arrest on chrg of 1) Assault On Female (M), 2) Assault On Female (M), and 3) Communicate Threats (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, NC, on 7/29/2020 ♦ Taylor, Michael Shane J (W /M/20) Arrest on chrg of Simple Assault (M), at 12051 Hazard Rd, Oakboro, NC, on 7/29/2020 ♦ Hatley, Tyler Matthew (W /M/23) Arrest on chrg of 1) Crime Against Nature (F) and 2) Assault On Female (M), at 223 South Second St, Albem, NC, on 7/29/2020 ♦ Burton, Christopher (B /M/22) Arrest on chrg of Possession Of Firearm By Felon, F (F), at N Main Street S Stanly Sch Rd, Norwood, NC, on 7/29/2020 ♦ Holloway, Javier Isaiah (B /M/23) Arrest on chrg of Possession Of Firearm By Felon (F), at N Main/south

Stanly School Rd, Norwood, NC, on 7/29/2020 ♦ Burton, Christopher (B /M/22) Arrest on chrg of Possession Of Firearm By Felon, F (F), at N Main St/s Stanly School Rd, Norwood, NC, on 7/29/2020 ♦ Vanhoy, Cary William (W /M/43) Arrest on chrg of 1) Possess Methamphetamine (F) and 2) Possess Drug Paraphernalia (M), at Norwood Express Mart, Norwood, NC, on 7/29/2020 ♦ Saunders, Gary Wayne (W /M/44) Arrest on chrg of Communicate Threats (M), at Scj, on 7/28/2020 ♦ Rumbaugh, Stanton Colt-levi (W /M/28) Arrest on chrg of Dv Protection Order Violation, M (M), at 12030 Old Aquadale Rd, on 7/28/2020 ♦ Almond, Robert Trent (W /M/61) Arrest on chrg of Fail To Work After Paid (M), at 24646 St Martin Rd, Albemarle, NC, on 7/28/2020 ♦ Lee, Jason Andrew (W /M/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) Possess Methamphetamine (F), 2) Possess Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 3) Carrying Concealed Weapon (M), at 14336 Nicols Dr, on 7/28/2020 ♦ Martin, Bobby Wayne (W /M/53) Arrest on chrg of Assault By Pointing A Gun (M), at 38103 Porter Rd, Norwood, NC, on 7/28/2020 ♦ Nicholson, Daniel Eric (W /M/40) Arrest on chrg of Driving While Impaired (M), at Nc Hwy 8/ North Main, on 7/28/2020

DEATH NOTICES ♦ Karin Ann Zimmerer Simpson, 76, of Albemarle, passed away July 26. ♦ Earl C. Oakes, 88, of New London, passed away July 26. ♦ John Henry Dixon, age 70, of Stanfield, passed away July 27. ♦ Kimberly LeeAnn Harwood, 29, of Albemarle, passed away July 27. ♦ Colleene Lillie Harris Russell, 85, of Albemarle, passed away July 27. ♦ Jeannie Harvell Alexander, 71 of Locust, passed away July 28. ♦ Eugene Watkins, 82, of Norwood, passed away July 28. ♦ Carrie Jeanette Deese Barbee, 82, of Richfield, passed away July 30. ♦ Alice Austin Hudson Plyler, 87, of Richfield, passed away August 1. ♦ Carol Dean Lee, 80, of Norwood, passed away August 2. ♦ Clara Lee Huneycutt, 93, of Midland, passed away August 2.

Reginald Roberson

EGINALD WAYNE ROBERSON, 81, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Mr. Roberson was born September 19, 1938 in North Carolina to the late Ernest Edward Roberson and the late Opal Theda Roberson. Reggie loved to cook and his specialty was blackberry cake. He also shared a love for the Tar Heels and was an avid fisherman. Reginald loved his family, and he will be missed dearly by all. Survivors include wife, Joyce Ann Roberson of Albemarle, NC; son, Steven Roberson (Roberta) of California; daughters Pamela Howell (Mark) of Albemarle, and Teresa Lowder (Richard) of Albemarle; brother, Ed Roberson (Donna) of Mt. Gilead; sister, Sherry Napier (John) of Surf Side, SC; grandchildren, Adrian Marbry (Amber) of Charlotte, Chase Howell (Melissa) of Albemarle, Wesley Roberson, of San Francisco, Zach Roberson; greatgrandchildren, Grayson and Cooper Marbry of Charlotte; and special niece Susan Dry.

Stevie Eudy

TEVIE WAYNE EUDY, 54, of Mount Pleasant, NC passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Stevie was born May 23, 1966 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Harold Lee Eudy and the late Mary Sarah Smith Eudy. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Harold Ray Eudy. Survivors include niece, Rebecca Whitley and husband Darrell of Stanfield, NC; nephew, Tim Eudy and wife Katie of Mt. Pleasant, NC; great nephews, Clayton and Andrew Whitley; great niece, Morgan Whitley; as well as great nephew, Michael Ray Eudy.

Bertha Forrest

ERTHA EURY FORREST, 74, of Mount Gilead, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 surrounded by her family. Beaver was born February 11, 1946 in Stanly County to the late Willie Ray Eury, Sr. and Julia Isabelle Carpenter Eury. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bill and Willie “Jr” Eury. There are no services at this time. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Garry Thomas Forrest of the home; son, Kent (Belinda) Forrest of Advance; daughter, Kendra Hope (Michael) Melton of Mt. Gilead; sister, Diane Roberson of Columbia, SC; sisterin-law, Marie Eury of Gastonia; 11 grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren Beaver was a loving and

Toby Efird

OBY RAGSDALE EFIRD, 82, of Albemarle, NC, passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2020 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center. rs. Efird was born July 10, 1938 in Stanly County to the late James “Duck” Franklin Ragsdale and Faye Ballard Ragsdale. Toby loved God and her family dearly. She was a graduate of Albemarle High School and a lifelong member of Congregational Christian Church where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School. Toby was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Odell Efird. Survivors include four sons, Lewis Odell Efird, Jr. of Albemarle, NC, Perry Dean Efird (Bonnie Jean) of Albemarle, NC, David Efird of Norwood, NC and Derrick Efird and wife Carla of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Kristi L. Efird, Courtney Efird Araujo (Angel), Haley Efird; sister Janie Ragsdale Torrence (Chuck) of North Myrtle Beach, SC. She was also proceeded in death by brothers Terry Ragsdale and John Criston Ragsdale.

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However, as a Christian, husband These stories from throughout our r Virginia’s stay-at-home orders go into June. They’re treated as though we as a society simply must accept without and dad, the Easter holiday has reminded me of just how much we hope, inspiration and supplies to peopl Here in North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper stated during question what the government tells us about when it’s safe to begin the have to be thankful and hopeful for, even in the midst of this global workers on the front lines of the corona a recent coronavirus press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” if the process of returning back to normalcy. Lenten and pandemic. While people throughout our commu No. The government works for us, and we have the right to ask those when did state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. For me, my faith is an important part of my daily life and decision I am glad initiatives we have passed in Easter seasons If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer stay-at-home orders are in place all over the ioning making. As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, are supporting se justification for it. And the answers should notabe vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, provide nment Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses keep people o must do this out of an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about message of affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reach families and work levels It will need to be explained in detailhope to the people of this state who when they can get back to providing for their families, will demand that we will affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on common sense an are being told to remain jobless and at home for an undetermined answers. me a once again enjoy God.” we can defeat the coronavirus and keep amount of time why models predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they hing? sporting events, If you are celebrating the Easter season, I urge you to also whole. are reliable. can be with those answers — and again, not vague answers, but answer is what COLUMN reflect and be comforted, that we may live out Until then, the Lenten and Easter se concerts, family To date,| I’ve gone along with what the state has asked and thenon this message with details that give theirso statements believability. BEN SHAPIRO God’s example and comfort all those in need around us during hope that we will once again enjoy spo | that BEN itizens COLUMN mandated weSHAPIRO do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all continue to do what we can to keep our families, gatherings, this difficult time. Through faith and by helping one another, I am gatherings, church services and many the data. State Republican leaders have, too. services ourselves, and our communities safe. But we should also still continue church in a free confident we will emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary Unfortunately, when certain types ofand questions get asked, there is to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home sacrifices for the greate many more ty were In this same spirit, I continue to be inspired they by stories humanity are over. sometimes a disturbing tendency among some people to treat those measures are understandable, shouldofalso have an expiration date. after our own AIN; after thissimply COVID-19 virus dissipates The cavalier manner in which China lied about the origin of the osed neighbors helping neighbors. I wish everyone celebrating Easter, a questioning the data and asking when we can start getting back This is all new to Americans, and it is not normal. 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Americans Thedifficult institute’s model simply cuts off in early August. It they doescontinue not working from home or losing a job, it may be to “rejoice and seniors throughout Cumberland County. officials have all resources they need, increase the availability and I am proud of the hard work to do for our States over The crisis cost the U.S. taxpayer at least $2.4 trillion in added , Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper stated during question what the government tells us about when it’s safe to begin the abided by recommendations and orders. They’ve left their jobs predict how manyhusband people will die inand a stories second wave.throughout This is the our region continue to provide betests glad” the Bible tells us to do. However, ason a families, Christian, These from of inas our community, mitigate the impacts community our nation. esave can be that debt plus trillions more Federal Reserve liquidity to the briefing “we just don’t know yet” ifin the process ofbackup returning back to normalcy. o stay at home; they’ve practiced social distancing; in many places, most important problem because experts maintain that virus is inSecretary and dad,and the Easter holiday has reminded ofreserve just much hope, inspiration and supplies people need and our health care small businesses, and help make treatments and During the vice president’s visit,the we to also joined gsflu,” markets financial outlets. If the U.S.The dollar were notme the will 1977 extend into May. andworkers No. government works forhow us, and wewe have the right to ask those hey’ve donned masks. seasonal, which means we are likely to see more serious spreading have to be thankful and hopeful for, even in the midst of this global workers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. vaccines available to you as soon as possible. of Education Betsy DeVos in Apex for a discussion at Thales ce that the currency, we would not be able to fund any of these emergency end it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer stay-at-home orders are in place all over the The result: a reduction inwithout expected hospitalization and death. in the fall. And that means we will be faced with either renewed Lenten and pandemic. While people throughout our communities continue to step up, Thanks to President Donald Trump’s leadership, our country Academy on how to safely reopen schools. Thales Academy spent China. measures immediate fear of rampant inflation and currency This pastnot week, e answers should be vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, ccordingEaster to theseasons University ofhas Washington Institute for Health lockdowns forand large swaths ofthan the population, with wide-scale For me, my faith is an important part of my daily life decision I am glad initiatives we have passed in Congress, like the Paycheck made incredible progress on all of these fronts. Specifically more 40,000 hours preparing the school for students to -19 depreciation. undance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about I had the honor Metrics and Evaluation model most oft cited by members of the testing and contact tracing, or with the realization that we will have making. As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, are supporting self-employed people and through President Trump’s historic Operation Warp Speed, come back to class. y China has to pay for their aberrant ways and decisions through provide a people of this state who ned in detail to the when they can get back to providing for their families, will demand of joining rumpout administration, theand expected need for hospital beds atusobviously tonot isolate those who are most vulnerable and let everyone else work. Corinthians 1:4, which reminds our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses keep people on the payroll, while direct a COVID-19 vaccine is being developed at record speed. This As a dad and the son of a retired public schoolteacher, I ame of a economic financial means. Diplomacy has worked obless and at home answers. message offor an undetermined eak outbreak was revised down by over 120,000, the number of comfort Which raises the third question: What exactly can we do?and Are affliction, so that we may be able to those who are in any relief will soon reach families workers. Please know that I’ll crucial initiative has brought together the private sector and the understand the safety of our children is our top priority. All the President to bring China into the civilized world of 21st century health, hygiene els predicting hundreds of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they hope that we13,000 willof thousands entilators by nearly and the government number of overall deaths by we capable ofdoses rollingbyoutexperts tenscontinue ofand millions of tests over the next few affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted working on common sense and targeted solutions so that federal to set a goal of producing 300 million the science from the CDC to the American Academy ation of Trump and fair trade. Totalitarian communist regimes never take the blame andenjoy can be with those answers — and again, not vague answers, but answer again ugust byonce nearly 12,000. months — and compelling people totell take tests regularly, since the God.” we can defeat the coronavirus and keep people and businesses of safe and effective coronavirus vaccine by January 2021. Along of Pediatrics us getting our children back in the classroom is has no other or express sincere regret and remorse, because that is not what with what thePresident state has asked and then with details that give their statements believability. Vice Here’s the problem: We stillwith don’t know the answers to thePresident keyseason, virus isyou transmittable while carriers are asymptomatic? Can we Education is the most sporting events, If you are celebrating the Easter I urge also President Trump and Vice Mike Pence, Ito have to their mental and physical health. where totalitarian do. They take advantage of every weakness alongpurely the way I’ve also had governments questions about We should all continue to do what we can tocritical keepwhole. our families, Pence in North uestions that will allow the economy to reopen. create a contact tracing system for 330 million Americans — andour reflect on this and beuntil comforted, soor that weback mayon live out Until the Lenten and Easter seasons provide a in message of focused federal funding to reach thisthey goalcommunities and get you important tool we have, and while I believe kids need to be concerts, family nd delivery they find in adversaries andmessage keep ourselves, pushing win the n leaders have, too. and our safe. But we should also stillthen, continue First, what is the true coronavirus fatality rate? This question is are we willing to submit ourselves to one? God’s example and comfort all those in need around us during hope that we will once again enjoy sporting events, concerts, family your feet quickly and safely. school, we must adhere to strict health safety standards to keep Carolina to adversaries push back. gatherings, rtain types of questions get asked, there is to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home mportant because That it determines whether certain areas ought to One thing is certain: Things cannot continue as they have been. this difficult time. Through faith and by helping one another, I am gatherings, church services and many more celebrations after our This past week, I had the honor of joining President Trump teachers and students safe. Thales Academy can be a model on rndency is to offer is, unless an exogenous event happens such as the Chernobyl highlight how among some people to treat those measures are understandable, they should also have an expiration date. church services open or closed,meltdown whether we ought toPresident pursue — Sweden style — pandemic a not Americans are not going to stay home for months on end, and confident we will emerge out of this stronger than ever. own temporary sacrifices for the greater good of the country and and Vice Pence in North Carolina to highlight how our how we can accomplish this and I thank Vice President Pence for ofetatheir in 1986. Some experts believe that event, the Star Wars and asking when we can start getting back This is all new to Americans, and it is not normal. Not in any way, and more our many state more liberalized society that presumes wide spread, or whether certainly will do so on the basis ofand ever-evolving In this same spirit, Ithe continue towe be inspired stories of not humanity are over. state is helping to lead the fight against coronavirus. coming to our state listening tomodels, the concerns of our teachers, ly $120 program of are Reagan, led directly toshape, dissolution of thethey Soviet Unionremain are conspiracy theorists or people who or form. So while webyshould vigilant and stay safe, at after our own is helping ught to lock down further. especially as statistics roll in that look like the lower-end model neighbors helping neighbors. I wish everyone celebrating Easter, as well as protect Passover, a joyous On Monday, President Trump and I visited Fujifilm parents and students on how to reopen our schools and equipment in 1989. y get themselves or others sick. the same time we shouldn’t get comfortable with this so-called “new We’ve seen casethe fatality rates — Concord, the number of deaths divided by estimates inhas terms of death and the upper-end estimates in terms temporary In a high school senior named Tanner used his own celebration and pray we can all continue to keep faith, practice Biotechnologies in Morrisville. Fujifilm Biotechnologies the health of our children. to lead 5 billion by Perhaps COVID-19 is China’s Chernobyl. ning government at all levels become a bad normal.” atenumber Journal Wednesday, April 15, 2020 he offor identified COVID-19 cases —aare but both the numerator ofpossibility economic damage. We need transparency and honesty from our Subcommittee money to buy 3-D printer and plastic to make face shields for necessary safety guidelines and remain confident that we will get partnered with the drug manufacturer Novavax and together As a member of the Energy and Commerce sacrifices are Senators in Washington already talking about the fightinagainst itizens living a free society were supposed Not one little bit. nd theChina denominator are likely wrong. We don’t know how many scientific experts — we need to know what they know, what they health care workers out of his own home. through this together. are utilizing federal funds from Operation Warp Speed to on Health, I will continue to work extensively on the drug and nt in of China forgiving $1.2 trillion in debt we owe them as one way to get over. coronavirus. eople have actually died of coronavirus. Some sources suggest the don’t and when they hope to know what process they don’t. bring a vaccine to market. It is incredible to see firsthand the vaccine approval so that we can protect public health, ufacturing China to “pay” for the damage they have caused the US. Don’t hold your go along in all this, of course, is my family. I’m Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah umber beenbreath overestimated, given that classification for cause We’re grown-ups, andreopen we’re willing to follow their advice. Butour lives. I appreciated advancements areand making due to this partnership. Only in and our country and get back to living lion in has waiting a Chinese to ahappen but ask your elected ing the virus, and I’m worried Ifor will. After we“Jubilee” is regular contributor to RedState Legal Insurrection. f death, particularly among elderly patients, can be variable. Some they need to start answering serious questions, or they will fall preywith President America are we able to work together and in a matterways of months the opportunity to share my thoughts directly nue topandemic, hold China accountable in tangible financial for irusis(swine flu) representatives during the 2009 ources suggest the number is dramatically underestimated, since to the same lack of institutional faith to which all other American have multiple trials underway for a vaccine. Trump and Vice President Pence this week as we discussed ways etra areprecautions, now this disaster. because all of this brings clinical up many people are dying at home. institutions seem deeplytoprone. Also this week, I joined Vice President Pence and U.S. Food obtain a vaccine quickly and safely, as well as protect students mies as in the It is about time they are expected to operate as responsible citizens of of a painful experience I’d prefer not to repeat. Even more importantly, we have no clue how many Americans and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn and teachers. While there is still work to do, I am committed to the world like any other modern nation. e lose sleep is how easily most everyone has ctually have coronavirus. Some scientists suggest Biotech that theCenter number Ben Shapiro, and Harvard Law School,— especially here at the North Carolina in Durham. During a36, is a graduate buildingofonUCLA groundbreaking advancements American fetidentified cases could be an order of magnitude lower than the host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire. roundtable discussion with the Vice President, I questioned in North Carolina — to defeat the coronavirus and rebuild our that they bins, publisher | Frank Hill, seniorworking opinion editor umber of people who have had coronavirus and on not tested. researchers abeen vaccine about whatcom. lessons we have country stronger than before. world and nbi.

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Stanly County Journal for Wednesday, August 5, 2020

SPORTS SIDELINE REPORT MLB

Braves ace Soroka done for the season with torn Achilles Atlanta The Braves’ Mike Soroka, one of baseball’s brightest young pitching stars, is done for the year after tearing his right Achilles tendon Monday night against the New York Mets. On a grounder to first baseman Freddie Freeman’s right, Soroka broke toward first to cover the bag. He made it only one step before tumbling to the ground in serious pain. Soroka went 13-4 with a dazzling 2.68 ERA in 2019, finishing second in NL Rookie of the Year balloting and sixth for the Cy Young Award.

NBA

Lakers clinch Western Conference’s top seed

Sopel finds post-NHL purpose in sharing story about dyslexia The 2010 Stanley Cup champion released a documentary about his struggles

By John Wawrow The Associated Press Tears streamed down Brent Sopel’s face as he watched himself on screen, summoning the courage to detail the darkest moments of his lifelong struggles with dyslexia. The stinging memories of being taunted by classmates. The empty feeling of worthlessness that drained Sopel even while winning the Stanley Cup as a defenseman for the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks. And then there were his battles with alcohol and drug abuse immediately upon retiring from pro hockey following a 17-career that saw him play for six NHL teams, two more in Russia, and ended with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves in 2015. Sopel outlined his story in a documentary, “Brent Sopel: Here to

Change the World.” The 25-minute film was released last week to promote his charitable foundation dedicated to helping others deal the challenges and stigma of dyslexia. “It was tough. I cried through it,” Sopel said. “It brings back a lot of raw emotions. I’ve got scars that will never go away.” The film begins with the former player recalling the embarrassment he felt in ninth grade when asked to read aloud during English class, which Sopel described as being “probably one of the worst days of my life.” The documentary ends with an uplifting message, with Sopel saying: “Hi, I’m Brent Sopel, here to change the world.” This isn’t the first time Sopel has shared his story. Difficult as it might be for him to relive, it most certainly won’t be the last. “No matter what battle you’re in — alcoholism, depression, dyslexia — when you’re in that battle, you think you’re alone. But I have to tell you, you’re not,” said Sopel, now three-and-a-half years sober. “I never want another kid to feel

“I never want another kid to feel the way I do each and every day.” Brent Sopel the way I do each and every day.” According to the Mayo Clinic, dyslexia is a learning disorder affecting the brain’s ability to process language, and it leads to difficulty reading and writing. Though there is no cure for dyslexia, which affects nearly one in five people, its challenges can be overcome through tutoring, especially when diagnosed at an early age. Growing up in Saskatchewan, Sopel didn’t know what was wrong with him. He turned to being a class clown and bully at school, something he will always regret. Hockey was his refuge. “If I didn’t have hockey, I’d be dead,” he said. Selected by Vancouver in the

sixth round of the 1995 draft, Sopel became known for his gritty style and fearless shot-blocking ability. “Petrified” about what his life would be without hockey, Sopel played through numerous injuries, including a broken hand. The career highlight came with him raising the Cup in 2010 in what proved to be his second-tolast NHL season. And yet, the moment wasn’t entirely fulfilling. “It felt great, but empty,” Sopel said, in retrospect. Whatever glory he felt was washed away once his career was over and he spiraled into substance abuse and depression, with little prospect of landing a job because he lacked an education. There were days he couldn’t get out of bed. “Drugs and alcohol became my best friend,” he said in the documentary. “I was very close to death.” Sopel credits family and friends for staying by him and intervening. He now has reason to get out of bed by dedicating himself to helping others, including coaching youth teams in the Chicago area. “It wasn’t easy. But you know what, I’m here and in a better place,” said Sopel, who’s now-teenage daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia in the second grade. “I have a purpose, and I think this is my purpose, the foundation and I’m telling it the way it is.”

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Anthony Davis had 42 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs by beating the Utah Jazz 116-108 on Monday night. The Lakers (51-15) own a six-game lead over the second-place Los Angeles Clippers and have five seeding games left before starting their first playoff run since 2013. Davis had 24 points by halftime, marking the 20th time this season he’s scored at least 20 points in a half.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Big 12 opts for 9+1 model, allows nonconference game Irving, Texas Big 12 schools agreed Monday night to play one nonconference football game this year to go along with their nine league contests as plans for the pandemic-altered 2020 season continued to fall into place. The Big 12’s university presidents signed off on a 10-game schedule, adjusted to deal with potential disruptions from COVID-19 that lets schools play one nonconference opponent at home. A specific start date for conference play was not determined. The conference said in a news release it will likely begin mid-tolate September and the expectation is nonconference games will be completed before league play starts.

TENNIS

Ex-tennis player Puerta admits to lying about doping Buenos Aires Retired tennis player Mariano Puerta has admitted he lied to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to reduce his suspension after a second positive doping test. Four months after the high point of his career — the final of the 2005 French Open — the Argentine tested positive for etilefrine, a banned cardiorespiratory stimulant. He had also been caught in 2003 for the use of a banned anabolic steroid. Puerta was initially suspended for eight years, but the penalty was reduced to two years thanks to a defense strategy that he said “was a lie.”

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Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel lifts the Stanley Cup after Chicago beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime of Game 6 to win the 2010 NHL championship.

Gurley celebrates 26th birthday as Falcons’ new lead back The Tarboro native signed with Atlanta after he was released by the Rams

“He looked healthy and ready to go. I was impressed with that.”

By Charles Odum The Associated Press FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Todd Gurley had good reason to celebrate. Monday was his first day on the Atlanta Falcons’ practice fields, and he was upbeat about adjusting to new teammates, new coaches and his new playbook for the start of training camp. Gurley also was happy to be close to his friends from his former college home at the University of Georgia. There was only one problem. Monday also was the Tarboro native’s 26th birthday, and no reporters on his video teleconference checked the calendar. It didn’t take long for Gurley to correct that oversight. “First of all, none of y’all told me happy birthday yet, so I’m kind of upset with you,” Gurley said. “I’m about to be done with this interview right now.” Then Gurley smiled behind his pandemic-mandated facemask. The threat was just a joke. “No, like I said, it’s my birthday so I’m not complaining about nothing,” Gurley said. It was a good day to be reminded that even after five seasons with

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan on Todd Gurley

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New Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley catches a pass during a strength and conditioning workout Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Georgia. the Rams, Gurley is still a young player. The Falcons are counting on that youth to carry him through his history of knee problems. The Falcons cut Devonta Freeman before signing Gurley to a $6 million, one-year deal. If Gurley can play like the running back who was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2017 and 2018, the contract will be a bargain. Gurley was the 2017 Offensive Player of the Year, and his 58 rushing touchdowns since his 2015 de-

but lead the league. His 5,404 yards rushing in that span are only 1 yard behind Dallas’ Ezekiel Elliott for the NFL lead. He ran for a career-low 857 yards last season. His average of 3.8 yards per carry was the second lowest of his career. The Falcons are counting on Gurley to join quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones as the leaders of the offense. Ryan said in June he spent time with Gurley in California after the

running back agreed to the deal with Atlanta in March. Gurley made a good first impression on Ryan, who said the running back is “extremely versatile as an athlete.” “He looked great,” Ryan said. “He looked healthy and ready to go. I was impressed with that.” Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Gurley wasn’t able to take his physical until June, finally making the deal with Atlanta official. Gurley said last month he wasn’t confident the NFL had devised a proper COVID-19 safety plan. On Monday, he seemed more confident. “I feel like they’ve been doing a pretty good job with that and today it started good,” Gurley said. “It’s a good feeling just to be back out there.” Gurley’s good health was another reason to celebrate. “You’ve just got to be grateful at the end of the day,” Gurley said. “To still to be able to try to play football. I feel like I’ve been handling this pretty well, just staying positive and doing what I do.”

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Pfeiffer sports ‘The Lastfall Dance’ postponed, director talks project university on Jordan’s parts Bulls with tennis coach

The 10-part documentary will air over five Sundays Kent Whitener resigned to become coach at Catawba College

By Tim Reynolds The Associated Press

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

HBCU NFL hopefuls adjust after canceled pro days, combine

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Driver Brad Keselowski holds a giant lobster to celebrate his victory in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, his third win since the season resumed.

Keselowski lands extension with Team Penske “Just because we are from smaller “I have been schools racing doesn’tfor Team mean Penske for the vast we can’t majority of compete.” my NASCAR De’Montrez career and Burroughs, to continue South Carolina to represent State receiver Roger Penske, our partners and his organization is exactly where I want to be.” Brad Keselowski

The coronavirus pandemic has made it even harder for under-the-radar players to make an impression on teams After getting his third win since the Cup Series’ return, By Kyle Hightower the 2012 champion re-signed The Associated Press with the No. 2 team

DE’MONTREZ Burroughs looked at it as his best shot to accomplish NFL dream. By Jenna his Fryer The South State seThe AssociatedCarolina Press nior receiver had the dates circled on his calendar. First, Kesthe CHARLOTTE — Brad Bulldogs’ annual pro day elowski finally got a contract on exMarch 19, followed week lattension from Team aPenske, aner by the the first-ever NFLNASCAR’s combine nounced day after event held for draft prospects 2012 champion won his third race from Black Colleges of the Historically season. and Universities who didn’tinreKeselowski has been open his ceive invitations to the national desire to remain with the organicombine in Indianapolis. zation where he gave Roger Penske He left for spring break the his first NASCAR championship. week before his pro day evThe 10-week shutdown with because erything ready to go. He had film of the coronavirus pandemic propackages to distribute longed extension talks, to butscouts. a deal He was also thinking about what was announced Monday. heTerms would were say innot interviews released,with but representatives from NFLthe teams a person familiar with conand what to extension ask idolsislike tract said the one Pro year Football Hall of Famer Deionto through 2021. The person spoke Sanders, who would The Associated Pressbe onthere. condition “It was a chance to beteam able did to of anonymity because the showcase our talent,” Burroughs not disclose details. said. “Just because we areatfrom Keselowski won Sunday New smaller schools doesn’t mean we Hampshire and trails only Denny

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By Jesse Deal JASON HEHIR was a kid in the stands in Stanly County Journal Boston Garden on April 20, 1986, the day that Michael Jordan scored— aForplayoff-record 63 stuMISENHEIMER Pfeiffer University points. dent-athletes, the fall athletic season is finished beItfore was a Christmas it even started. gift from his father, who stuck The a note promising “Two tickets to theannounced Air USA South Athletic Conference Jordan Show” in his stocking that holiday seaJuly 28 that the entirety of its fall sports conferson.ence It’s competition a gift Hehir will will be never forpostponed until the spring get,2021 though his current seat for semester. This decision affects six Pfeiffer Falanother Jordanfootball, show of sorts is women’s soccer, cons teams: men’s soccer, considerably wouldn’t volleyball, better. men’s cross country and“Iwomen’s cross Hehir is the director of the country. call it a ESPN“While and Netflix production “The our member institutions maintain the challenge. Last Dance,” a 10-part documenfreedom to address athletics as they see best Ion tarytheir series that debuts April 19 and individual campuses this fall,would the NCAA callrecit tellsommendations the story of Jordan’s final related Chi- to testing that especially a privilege.” cago Bulls in were 1997-98 came outseason recently a realthat game changer for our culminated in a sixth NBA title. 18 conference schools collectively,” Dr. Tom Hart, Hehir’s 10,000 hours of in Jason Hehir, USAtask: SouthTake commissioner, wrote the conference’s archived footage, add interviews press release. of “The with “We morewill than 100 work people, and director begin immediately to develop a turn it into about 8½ hours of teleLast Dance” strategic plan that allows for fall conference sports vision. competition to return in some capacity in the spring “I wouldn’tpublic call ithealth a challenge,” provided conditions improve in the Hehir said. “I would call it a privilege.” coming months.” TheAs series was moved up two months toto profor the major contributing factors the USA videSouth’s content-starved fans with something new rise decision, the conference cited a “recent to in watch during the coronavirus pandemic. positive COVID-19 cases throughout the USA ESPN was originally planning to release the“availSouth’s geographical footprint” as well as the documentary coinciding with and whatconsisability, cost,in andJune, feasibility of adequate would have been this season’s NBA Finals. tent testing for student athletes.” It will over Sundays May the 17, USA For run all the fallfive sports beingending postponed, with two one-hour broadcasts each week. South has confirmed its plans to play as many con“I’m we can bring acompetitions little bit of light testshappy and if championship as to feasible people in athe dark timesemester. here,” Hehir said. “Sports within spring are such indelible part approved of our cultural fabric Thean NCAA recently a waiver allowing andschools lacking that ... there’s a significant hole to count their playing seasons in 114 in days inenjoyment people feel, the escape that peo-weeks. stead ofthat a specified number of consecutive ple This can feel from everyday life that sports waiver will give institutions addedbrings flexibility in us.”their sports seasons during 2020-21, although the The accelerated only addedontoexternal a future of spring launch athleticshas will depend hectic time for Hehir and his team. factors related to the ongoing pandemic. There has been much about the Amidst the news ofanticipation fall sports being postponed, documentary, which in Hehir’s mind came to-coach, Pfeiffer announced last Friday that its tennis gether muchKent faster than such project usually alumnus Whitener, hasa resigned and taken a does. head coach position at Catawba College in Salisbury. “Normally, do an hourlong archival doc- a deWhitenertograduated from Pfeiffer in 2005; umentary from start tohead finish, it takes cade later, he became coach of theabout university’s a year from inception of the idea toFor thethe re- 2015men’s andthe women’s tennis programs. search to doing all the shooting to getting it all hon16 season, Whitener earned Coach of the Year together, storyboarding it men’s out, mapping out, ors as he led the Falcon team to aitConference editing, getting notes back, itHis takes a the Carolinas finals appearance. teamabout captured year,” Hehir said. “We’re doing 10 ofjust those. ECAC Division III championship twoAnd years latwe er. had a little bit over two years to do it so we’re already working five times our normal rate.”and our “Kent was aattremendous asset to Pfeiffer The pandemic further complicates men’s and women’s tennis programs,”matters. Pfeiffer DirecHehir his teamDanielle are finishing things up in while tor and of Athletics Lafferty wrote a universeparated, connecting through Zoom meetings sity press release. “He has a rich history with Pfeiffer butaslargely their own laptops to and both in a isolation successfulat tennis student-athlete getcoach the last pieces of the story ready to and has created a culture thatair. we know will The documentary goes deeper thanand just well-round1997continue on in breeding successful 98,ed though that season is the overriding theme. tennis student-athletes on our campus.” It alsoWhitener’s serves as a women’s retrospective of Jordan’s bas- sucteams also enjoyed ketball from hisroster college days at North cess life, — his 2016 advanced to the CaroConference linaCarolinas through his rise atop thecontained NBA. semifinals and several players Hehir knows there is an ongoing buildup and one that earned all-conference accolades (including anticipation surrounding documentary, and Player of the Year awardthe winner). still feels nervousness. He met with with Jordan “It has been an honor to work thesevamazing eralstudent times over the course the project, athletes of the of Pfeiffer men’s includand women’s ingtennis three program,” sit-down interviews that part of Whitener said inare the press release. the“Each documentary. player has given their best effort to represent “I hope that people will like it as much as we the tennis program to the highest level and will only did,” Hehir said. be more successful as they continue going forward.”

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Backup coronavirus hospital Trader Joe’s says no to changing ethnic-sounding label names in Memphis worries residents volunteer Homer Osborne Stanly County Journal for Wednesday, Augustnity 5, 2020

By John Rogers The Associated Press By Adrian Sainz The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Trader Joe’s, which said earlier this month it Tenn. the — names Faced wasMEMPHIS, moving to change with the threat of overburdened of some of its products after an onhospitals, states across thethem country line petition denounced as are converting centers, racist, now saysconvention it will stick with sportslike facilities performance labels Traderand José’s and Tradspaces into backup treatment sites er Ming’s for Mexican and Asian for coronavirus patients. food. Whatwant some “We to beMemphis, clear: we Tendisnesse,that residents getlabels is whyare in agree any ofdon’t these their city, shopping center chain in the racist,” theapopular grocery middle a predominantly black, said in aofstatement posted on its low-income residential website. It added, “We do neighbornot make hood has based been chosen. decisions on petitions.” City and state officials conThe petition posted on are change. cerned that school an influx of patients org by a high student claims from Memphis, as nearby the names createas“awell narrative of Mississippi, andharmrural exoticism thatArkansas perpetuates west Tennessee, will strain hospiful stereotypes.” tals. Their fears Joe’s are echoed Other Trader namesacross cited the country: include Trader Governors, Giotto’s andmayors Tradand experts in and numerous er Joehealth San for Italian Japastates are also researching and nese foods. constructing makeshift medical After the petition was launched facilities. Trader Joe’s issued a statement In New they’re turnsaying it hasYork beenCity, in the process of ing to thesuch Javits Centerlabels. convention updating product site; in Chicago, the McCormick “While this approach to prodPlace Convention Center; in uct naming may have beenand rootSandy, Utah, the Mountain ed in a lighthearted attemptAmerat inica Expo Center. clusiveness, we recognize that it U.S. Army of effect EngimayThe now have the Corps opposite neers has been scouting locations — one that is contrary to the welin Tennessee, and customer officials here coming, rewarding exhave compiled a list of 35 possiperience we strive to create every ble backup sites. They haven’t reday,” company spokeswoman Kenleased the whole said list, but Gov. Bill ya Friend-Daniel at the time. But in its recent statement the grocery chain said it still believes the names, many created decades ago, represent lighthearted efforts at inclusion, adding that its customers say they still like them. “We thought then — and still do — that this naming of products could be fun and show appreciation for other cultures,” the company added. That was news to Briones Bedell, the San Francisco Bay Area The Associated Press high school senior who launched the petition drive. DUBAI, Arab Emir“It seems toUnited be this complete reates — OPEC, Russia other versal of their previousand commitoil-producing nations on Sunday ment to removing names from finalized an unprecedented prointernational foods that the corduction cut of nearly 10 million poration themselves have debarrels,as or not a 10th of global supply, scribed being conducive to in hopes of boosting crashing priccreating a welcoming customer es amid the coronavirus pandemic experience,” she told The Associand Press. a price war, officials said. ated “This couldFriday, be the largest reIn an email Friend-Danduction in production fromindeed OPEC iel said the company has for perhaps a decade, maybe dropped some names over lonthe ger,” said U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, who credited President Donald Trump’s personal involvement in getting dueling parties to the table and helping to end a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. Oil prices have collapsed as the coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness it causes have largely haltThe Associated Press ed global travel and slowed down other energy-chugging sectors NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — In such as manufacturing. It has her first public comments since a devastated the oil industry in lawyer known for his misogynisthe U.S., which now pumps more tic screeds shot and killed her son crude than any other country. and seriously injured her husband But some producers have been at their home, a federal judge in reluctant to ease supply. The carNew Jersey called for more privatel and other nations on Sunday cy and protections for people in her agreed to allow Mexico to cut only field in the face of mounting cyber100,000 barrels a month, a stickthreats. ing point for an accord initially In a video statement released reached Friday after a marathon Monday, U.S. District Judge video conference between 23 Esnather noted that serving as tions.Salas The nations together agreed atojudge involves “making tough cut 9.7 million barrels a day calls” that sometimes leave people throughout May and June. angry and upset. But she said judgThe group reached the deal just es should not have to “live in hours before Asian marketsfear refor our lives” because inopened Monday andpersonal as internaformation, such as home addresstional benchmark Brent crude es, can be easily obtained anytraded at just over $31 abybarrel one to cause them or their andseeking American shale producers families struggle.harm. Video aired by the Saudi-owned satellite channel Al-Arabiya showed the moment that Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz

quickly transported to a hospital said he understands the need to should their conditions worsen. Memphis officials said the Gatehelp coronavirus patients, but he questions why officials chose way site was put on the list in response to a request from the state’s Gateway. “There are a lot of poor people coronavirus team to identify large, in this neighborhood that come available buildings where an alterhere and shop,” said Osborne, who nate treatment facility could be lowas buying food at the center for cated. “The task of finding space to a home delivery service he’s providing during the virus outbreak. shelter hundreds of potential pa“People won’t want to come over tients is not one of choice but nehere. It’s just going to kill this cessity,” the officials said in a statement. area.” For Nutbush residents, their He also cited a widespread fear of being unnecessarily exposed to fear of contracting the virus is matched with the worry that they the virus. “All around, people are scared,” could lose stores that are vital to the neighborhood. Officials hahe said. Their fears are not unfounded. ven’t said if stores would close if In this majority-black city along the Gateway facility was opened. the Mississippi River, lawmakers If they did, shopping would beand community leaders have been come more difficult for residents, sounding the alarm over what they especially for those who are old or see as a disturbing trend of the vi- have no means of transportation rus killing African Americans at a to stores located farther away. “For people who don’t have a higher rate. Nutbush resident Patricia Har- car, what do they do?” asked Harris wondered aloud if city officials ris, who spoke to The Associated were “trying to contaminate” the Press while lugging a bottle of detergent, a package of bottled waneighborhood. Activist Earle Fisher, an Afri- ter and other items from the Save ADRIAN SAINZ | AP PHOTO can American Memphis pastor, A Lot to her car. She noted that a understands the anxiety. “This grocery store recently closed near This Friday, April 3, 2020 photo, shows Gateway Shopping Center is an honest and reasonable con- her house and she already has to in Memphis, Tenn. cern and skepticism,” Fisher said. travel farther to get to Gateway. “When we do things, we’ve “I think it’s par for the course for Lee has disclosed a few: the Mu- a Chinese restaurant and other black people to be righteously got to consider the people in the skeptical of governmental inter- neighborhood,” she said. “We don’t sic City Center in Nashville, the businesses. Locating a treatment center for vention that did not consult with need to make the neighborhood Chattanooga Convention Center, worse than it already is.” the Knoxville Expo Center — all coronavirus patients there pos- people on the ground first.” U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, a MemDoug McGowen, the city’s chief sites away from residential neigh- es two problems, residents say: It could potentially expose them operating officer, said the Gate- phis Democrat, said the decision borhoods. The Gateway Shopping Cen- to the virus amid concerns that way site was being considered be- doesn’t make sense. “I’m sure there are other places ter in the Nutbush neighborhood blacks are contracting COVID-19 cause it could potentially accomof Memphis is different. The cen- at higher rates; and it could force modate hundreds of beds. He said that would work, and they should ter features a Save A Lot grocery some of the stores they rely on to if it were converted to a treatment have used those rather than go site, it would hold only mildly ill into a residential neighborhood,” store, a Rent-A-Center, a Fami- close. Nutbush resident and commu- coronavirus patients who could be Cohen said. RICK BOWMER | AP PHOTO ly Dollar, a beauty supply shop, Trader Ming’s Kung Pao Chicken is shown in from of Trader Joe’s Friday, July 31, 2020, in Salt Lake City.

years, including Arabian Joe’s and Armenian Joe’s, and may drop others in the future. But that will be solely on input from its employees and customers and not Bedell’s petition. “Moving forward, we will continue to evaluate those products with name variations that remain in our stores,” Friend-Daniel said. binwe Salman, a son of King Salman, “If find certain product names assented to the deal. and-or products are not resonatgo customers, with the we consent, so I ing“Iwith won’t hesiagree,” the prince said, chuckling, tate to make changes.” drawing rounddescribed of applause from Bedell,a who herself those on the video call. and her family as frequent Trader Butshoppers it had not been and Joe’s until shesmiles launched laughs for drive, weekssaid after soher petition shethe always called OPEC+ group of OPEC found the names in question ofmembers and other nations failed fensive. in But March reachlaunch an agreement she to didn’t her peon production cuts, sending tition drive, she said, until pricshe es tumbling. Saudi Arabia sharply looked into the history of the comcriticized Russia days earlier over pany founded by the late Joe Couwhat it described as comments critical of the kingdom, which finds itself trying to appease Trump, a longtime OPEC critic. Even U.S. senators had warned Saudi Arabia to find a way to boost prices as American shale firms face far-higher production costs. American troops had been deployed to the kingdom for the “There are companies that will first time since the Sept. 11, 2001, sell your personal details that can attacks over concerns of Iranibe leveraged for nefarious purposan retaliation amid regional tenes,” Salas said in the video. “In my sions. case, the monster knew where I “They’ve spent over the last lived and what church we attendmonth waging war on American ed, and had a complete dossier on oil producers while we are defendme and my family. At the moment, ing theirs. This is not how friends there is nothing we can do to stop treat friends,” said Sen. Kevin it, and that is unacceptable.” Cramer, a Republican from North Authorities have said Roy Den Dakota, before the OPEC+ deal. Hollander, a men’s rights lawyer U.S. producers have already whose anti-feminist writings datbeen reducing output. The Amered back more than two decades, ican Petroleum Institute laudposed as a FedEx personit ed Sunday’s globaldelivery pact, saying and fatally shot 20-year-old will help get other nations’Daniel stateAnderl wounded his 63-yearowned and oil production to follow the old father, Mark Anderl,that on July 19. lead of U.S. producers are trySalas, who was in another part ing to adjust to plunging demand. of the home atsaid thethe time and Brouillette U.S. didwas not not injured, referred to Den make commitments of its Holown lander as “a madman” herable stateproduction cuts, but in was to ment. show the obvious — that plunging “Danielbecause being Daniel, demand of theprotected pandemic is expected to slash U.S. oil production. Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh also told state television

OPEC, oil nations agree to nearly 10M barrel cut

lombe in 1958. The chain’s website describes how its name and South Pacific decor were inspired by his reading of the book “White Shadows in the South Seas” and a ride on the Disneyland Jungle Boat Cruise, a comical attraction that takes people along rivers populated by rhinos, native headhunters and others that threaten to attack them. She saw the book and the ride as being filled with racist stereotypes of native savages and white gods that she says Trader Joe’s appropriated to sell food and beverages. “It’s intended to allow the consumer to build up this perceived sophistication through their knowledge of worldliness through their choice of food,” she said. “But it’s not a cultural celebration or representation. This is exoticism. These brands are shells of the cul-

tures they represent.” Although her petition had more than 5,000 signatures Friday, it’s brought Bedell some intense blow-black across social media, where she’s been the frequent target of vile, sexist insults and other name-calling. Interestingly enough, she said, the criticism has come from across the political spectrum, with conservatives denouncing her for promoting cancel culture while liberals accuse her of wasting time on a trivial issue. Despite that, she wants the debate to continue. “I’ve just been really grateful that this has sparked as much conversation as it has,” she said. “I hope in any future endeavors I can act as a facilitator so people can make up own minds about what is right.”

“We want to be clear: we disagree that any of these labels are racist. ... We do not make decisions based on petitions.” statement from Trader Joe’s

Judge decries shooting that killed son, injured husband SAUDI ENERGY MINISTRY

his father and he took the shooter’s was found dead, two people with In this photo released by Saudi Energy Ministry, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Minister of first bullet directly to the chest,” knowledge of the investigation told Energy of Saudi Arabia, third right, chairs a virtual summit of the Group of 20 energy ministers at Salas said in the video. “The mon- the AP. They spoke on condition of “There are companies that his office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, April 10, 2020, to coordinate a response to plummeting oil ster then turned his attention to anonymity because they were not will sell your personal details prices due to an oversupply in the market and a downturn in global demand due to the pandemic. my husband and began to shoot at authorized to speak publicly about that can be leveraged for my husband, one shot after anoth- the case. Den Hollander’s website con- nefarious purposes. In my er.” that Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the deal but its president, Andrés praise. Mark Anderl was shot three tained vitriolic rants against wom“The pure size of the cut is unthe United Arab Emirates would Manuel López Obrador, had said times and remains hospitalized. en and occasionally violent imag- case, the monster knew cut another 2 million barrels of Friday that he had agreed with precedented, but, then again, so He was hit in the right chest, left ery. Among his targets were his is I lived the andcoronavirus what the impact is oil a day between them atop the Trump that the U.S. will compen- where mother, his ex-wife, friends having on demand,” said Mohamabdomen and right forearm, and late OPEC+ deal. The three countries sate what Mexico cannot add to church we attended, and from childhood and “feminazi” med Ghulam, an energy analyst at has undergone several surgeries. did not immediately acknowledge the proposed cuts. judges. Den Hollander, 72, was found had a complete James. dossier on “The big Oil Deal with OPEC Raymond the cut themselves, though ZanIn the aftermath of the shootdead of a self-inflicted gunshot But Ghulam and others worried and my family. At the ganeh attended the video confer- Plus is done. This will save hun- me legal experts have jobs said it may not be enough. wound dredssome of thousands of energy ence. on July 20, the day after ings, moment, there is nothing we timeUnited for theStates,” U.S. Marshals SertheOfficials ambush.said Authorities believecuts he it’s “This is at least a temporary rein the Trump said other planned vice, which primarily provides proalso shot and killed a fellow attorcanfor dothe toenergy stop it, and that industry and is for would stand in the deal, meaning in a tweet. “I would like to thank lief for judges in and around ney California in the days before global economy. This industry and congratulate President Pu- the an in 8-million-barrel-per-day cut tection unacceptable.” be King more Salman aggressive the attack Salas’ home. tin of Russia to and of is too big to be let to fail and the alfrom July at through the end of the courthouses, in monitoring online hate speech. Den Hollander had a document liance showed responsibility with year and a 6-million-barrel cut for Saudi Arabia.” service said it monitored more this with information about dozen fe- The U.S. agreement,” District Courtsaid Judge Per Magnus The Kremlin said President 16 months beginning ina2021. than 1 million derogatory social male judges from across the counthe head of analysis at “This will enable the rebalanc- Vladimir Putin held a joint call Nysveen, Esther Salas posts aimed at people it protry areand Latina, with Trump and Saudi King Sal- Rystad Energy. “Even though the ing— ofhalf the of oilwhom markets the inex- media tects during the last fiscal year. cluding Salas — with him when he pected rebound of prices by $15 man to express support of the production cuts are smaller than per barrel in the short term,” said a statement from Nigeria’s oil ministry. Mexico had initially blocked

deal. It also said Putin spoke separately with Trump about the oil market and other issues. Analysts offered cautious

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Jason Efird

Tony Smith

ASON EUGENE “GENE” EFIRD, 94, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his home in Stanfield. IMBERLY LEEANN Gene was born October 9, 1925, in HARWOOD, 29, of Albemarle, Cabarrus County to theJuly late27, Simeon passed away Monday, 2020 Jason the late Sarah Ella at her Efird uncle’sand home. Burris In addition to his Ms.Efird. Harwood was born parents, he was in death by June 11, 1991 in preceded Stanly County his wife, Jewell Little Efird; to Randy Lee Harwood andsisters, Mary Lambert, Fannie Almond, Angela Renee Harwood. She was Minnie Furr, Wilma preceded in death byBurleson her great-and Aileen Huskey;James and brothers, Homer grandparents, and Lilly Efird, Getus Efird and Wayne Hatley; grandparents, Hurley Efird, and Sr. Mary Harwood; Lonnie and Loretta A private funeral service will be Banks; stepmother, Jackie Lee held on Saturday, AprilDaniel 11, 2020 Harwood; and uncle, Lonnie at Love’ Britt, Jr.s Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Stanfield The family willin receive friends officiated Rev. Jim White. Burial from 6:00byPM - 8:00PM, Friday, will at the Love’s Grove United Julyfollow 31, 2020 at Hartsell Funeral Methodist Church Cemetery, 4360 Home of Albemarle. The funeral Polk Ford Road, service will be onStanfield. Saturday, August 1, Survivors include son Gerald 2020 at 1:15 PM at Hartsell Funeral Wayne of Albemarle; Home’s(Gail) LeflerEfird Memorial Chapel, daughter Efird Kevin (Mark)Munson. Hartsell officiatedLisa by Pastor of Stanfield; granddaughters, Burial will follow at the Stanly Kelly Efird and Gardens ofBarbee Memory at Lauren 2001 East Hartsell Crump; and greatMain St.,(Justin) Albemarle. grandsons, Ianto Patrick Simmons and In addition her parents, Elliot Jacob Kimberly is Simmons. survived by son, Memorials may sisters, be made to Love’s Jaden Lee Heidel; Brandi Grove United Methodist Church, Ann Harwood, Stephanie Renee PO Box 276, Stanfield, NC 28163-0276. Harwood, Angela Dawn Harwood; super natural siblings, Cassie Marie Thor, Heather Louise Yang, Jessica Peterson Price; and Allen Thomas Lemon.

ONY MONROE SMITH, 72, of Rockwell, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ARRIE JEANETTE DEESE on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at BARBEE, 82, of Richfield, his home surrounded by family. A passed July private away familyThursday, service will be30, held. 2020 atcondolences Atrium Health in at Online canStanly be made Albemarle. stanlyfuneralhome.com Carrie wasborn bornAugust September 8, Tony was 11, 1947 1937 in Stanly County thePearlie late in Stanly County to theto late John Lester Deese and Rose Ray Asbury Smith and Emmer Lee Ritchie Deese. wasin also Smith. He was She the son lawpreceded of Pat in death her twin brother who at and MickbyCagle where he worked died at birth; the fish househer for other manybrothers, years until Richard, John and he openedGeorge, AnchorTheron, House Seafood Benny Deese;He and sisters, Belezora in Rockwell. and his wife Becky Almond, Mary Almond, LoisHouse owned and operated Anchor Almond, and Letharetiring Long. in 2009. for 25 years before is survived by her member beloved Mr.She Smith was a charter husband of 65 years,Door WadeBaptist Lee and deacon at Open Barbee home; son, Darnell Churchof inthe Richfield. He loved the Barbee of his thefamily home;abundantly. brother, Ritchie Lord and Tony Deese,and numerous nephews and was a wonderful husband, father, and nieces. grandfather and could fix anything theon. long time member he Carrie put hiswas hands of Mt. Lutheran Church; Mr.Zion Smith is survived by hisand wifeat the time of her passing, she was the Becky Cagle Smith of the home, longest livingSmith member. loved her sons Walter and She Robbie church and church family, and was Smith; daughter Kayla Henderson a(Brandon); member ofgrandchildren the LCW. SheDanielle, retired from Collins & Aikman asKeaton a lab Dustin, and Steele Smith, technician. Carrie enjoyed gardening and Ella Henderson; brother David and loved baking. was known Smith; sisters KayShe Kriechbaum, for her Stevenson, incredible cakes. She was Karen Ruby Eudy, anda genuine gentle person who was Dorothyand Smith (Nick). beautiful inside and He is preceded in out. death by brothers Joe Smith, Wayne Smith, Claude Smith, Wade Smith, Robert Smith, and sister Mary Morris. Memorial contributions can be made to Open Door Baptist Church at 44563 Hwy 52, Richfield, NC 28137 or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County at 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

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ERLE LORRAINE AUSTIN HELMS, 72, of Marshville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at McWhorter Hospice96, House RADY LEE HARKEY, of in Monroe. Albemarle, passed away Friday, born April 28, 1947 JulyLorraine 31, 2020was at the VA Hospital in in Monroe to the late Homer David Salisbury. Austin andborn Jewell Delphia-Jane He was November 22, Austin. She was also preceded 1923 in Cabarrus County to thein death by brothers, and and Teddy late Daniel MonroeA.D. Harkey the Austin; Joy Austin. late Doraand Bellsister, Harkey. He was also The family will by receive preceded in death wife,friends Mary from 6:00 pm -and 8:00son, pm,Douglas Friday, Evelyn Harkey, April 10, 2020 at Hartsell Funeral Harkey. Home of was Albemarle. funeral Grady a WW2The veteran, service will be at 11:00 on with receiving a purple heartam along Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist many other awards. Church in Marshville, officiated The graveside service will be at by Rev. John Miller and Rev.4,Leon 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 2020 Whitley. will lie state for2001 30 at Stanly She Gardens ofin Memory, minutes prior the service. She will East Main St., to Albemarle. beSurvivors laid to restinclude in the church cemetery. son, Gary She (Katherine is survived by beloved Steven A.)her Harkey, husband ofGary 47 years, PaulHarkey, Helms grandson, Stephen of the home; son, Alex (Deanna) Jr. and step-grandson, Jermey Helms of Pageland; daughter, Paula Lumpkins. He also leaves behind (Cristin Brandt) of Mint Hill; many nieces andHelms nephews. grandchildren, Mason, Grant, and Raegan Helms; brothers, Boyce, Royce, Tim Austin; and sisters, Patricia Mullis, and Angel Tarleton. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Park Rd., Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Danny Luther

DLester Roberts L

ANNY PAUL LUTHER, 65, of Norwood, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Atrium HealthROBERTS, Stanly in ESTER “SNAKE” Albemarle. 92, of Misenheimer, passed away wasatborn 27, in onMr. JulyLuther 31, 2020 CHSMarch Cabarrus, 1955 to the late Robert Fulton and Concord. Helen Tucker Born AprilLuther. 2, 1928 in Gaston Danny washesurvived County, NC, was theby sonhis ofwife, the Denise Burleson Luther of Norwood; late Wister Y. Roberts and Grace sons, Jeremy (Karen) and Johnson Roberts. HeLuther was a member Jody Luther; step-sons, of Wesley Chapel UnitedBryan Methodist Whitley and Gregg in Misenheimer and(Anita) was a Whitley; retired Grandchildren, Daniel Luther Law Enforcement Officer withand Hunter as welland as his brother, the CityZado, of Gastonia Pfeiffer Bob Lutherthrough Jr (Lorena), uncle Jack University the Stanly Luther several other nieces, Countyand Sheriff’s Dept. asloved well as nephews and cousins. Chief of Security at Uwharrie Point. recentlyof retired from HeDanny was a veteran the US Navy and Charlotte Pipe and Foundry after he loved motorcycle riding, tennis, ahorseshoes, dedicated 37 years and worked ping pong and pool. He there with sons and several was an avidhis Pfeiffer sports fan.other friends andpreceded family members. He was in death by lovedGragg spending timeHe at hisDanny wife Joyce Roberts. his lake house family and is survived by awith sonhis Ryan Roberts friends asLisa wellof asNew vacationing and wife Londonwith his family. DannyTerri and Denise enjoyed and daughter Errington of listening to beach and loved to Simpsonville, SC, music 6 grandchildren shag dance every chanceJason they could Justin Roberts (Sarah), get. He was an amazing father, loving Roberts (Erika), Jamie Roberts grandfather and great friend to (Brittany), Jessica Butner (Brandon), many. He will never forgotten. Matt Errington, andbe Erin Errington, A9celebration of life will be and great-grandchildren. announced once the current COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Luther family.

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Jerry Fincher

ERRY FINCHER passed from this life on April 3, 2020 at 8:05 pm. He was surrounded by his family LICE AUSTIN and holding the handHUDSON of the love of PLYLER, of Richfield, his life. Jerry is 87, preceded in death went Home to betwo withbrothers, her LordBilly by three siblings, and Savior on Saturday, August 1, Gilbert Fincher, and Larry Richard 2020 at Trinity Albemarle. Fincher, and onePlace sister,inBarbra Joyce She was two days shy of her 88th Moore. birthday. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Alice was born 1932 Kate Fincher of theAugust home, 3, daughter, in Stanly County to the late Arthur Cindy Fincher Jacobs of Wingate L. Hudson, and thein late Lottie NC., son andSr. daughter law, Tommy Austin Hudson. She was also (Tiffany) Fincher of New London preceded death by her husband NC., Step in Children, Jimmy (Lisa) of 67 years, Edward Plyler; Lanier of James Locust“Jim” NC, Wanda (Bob) and her brother, A.L. Hudson, Jr. Krimminger of Locust NC., Eric Alice is survived by her daughter, (Sharon) Lanier of Charlotte NC., Sheri (Steve) Ridenhour; daughter, Grandchildren-Trey (Gera) Whitson Lisa (Randell) Chandler; son, James of Midland, Step-grandchildren, Brent(Brittney) (Karen) Plyler; granddaughter Zach Washington, Aaron and Alice’s pride and joy, Jessica (Kinsey) Washington, Caleb (Nayeli) Dare Ridenhour; Washington, Bethbrother, (Robbie)James Setzer, “Jimmy” Hudson; sister, Linda Matthew ( April ) Wallace, Step (Harry) Morris; alongBritlyn-Eve with nieces, great-grandchildren, nephews and cousins. Washington, Robert Setzer, George Alice attended (Sara) Setzer, TracyAlbemarle (Rob) Setzer City Schools and graduated from Bumgardener, Katie Underwood, RichfieldUnderwood, High School.Step Shegreat was Andrew a dedicated mother, homemaker, great grandchild, Waylon George and Girl Scout Leader. Over the Setzer and brother Donald Lewis years, she as an Avon Fincher ofworked Albemarle, NC. District and Head of the Jerry Manager Fincher will beaslaid to rest on Circulation Department at Pfeiffer Wednesday April 8,2020 at 11:00 am College Library forChurch. 12 years, where at Canton Baptist Anyone she made lasting friendships interested in attending, pleasewith RSVP her704-796-2412. coworkers. Dr. Phil McCray at and Pastor Tommy Fincher will officiate.

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Judy Huneycutt UDY CAROLYN STOKER Linda HUNEYCUTT, 80, of New JLondon, NC, passed away Monday Hatley

Pauline Tucker

AULINE ELIZABETH ALMOND TUCKER, 98, passed away peacefully at Trinity Place, Albemarle, NC on April 11, 2020. Pauline was born on March 22, 1922 in Cabarrus County, NC to the ROSSAlmond BRINSON, II, lateTEVEN John Richard and Alice of Lambert Norwood,Almond. passed away Ada39, Ann Thursday, July 30,by2020. A graveside She is survived her three service will be held at 11 am daughters, Gay Michel (Jack),on Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 at the Oak Island, NC; Pamela Rushing Oakboro Cemetery Bill (Foreman), Oakboro,with NC;Rev. Kathy Baldwin officiating. Hunt (Marc), Albemarle, NC; her 21, 1981 in Lear), Albemarle, son,Born ChrisJuly Tucker (Chris NC he was the son of will Sherri Washington, DC. She be Little greatly Brinson Norwood and Steve missed byofher five grandchildren, BrinsonRushing of Windsor, Ontario, Heather Chaney (Shannon), Canada. He was of the Christian Michael Rushing, Elizabeth Michel Faith and one ofJack the highlights Hartzog (Craig), Michel, Jr.of his lifeand wasWoody a Mission Trip Africa. (Jenn), Hunt asto well as He enjoyed watersports playing the seven great-grandchildren. She also guitar,behind and hecherished loved his nieces dog Luna. leaves and He was a great soccer player. nephews. In addition to his mother and The family expresses its sincere father heto is survived by acaregivers sister, gratitude the staff and Hannah of at Trinity Blalock Place for(Andrew) the care they NorwoodPauline. and a niece Bladyn provided Blalock, andgraveside by a number of aunts, A private service will be uncles cousins. held on and Monday, April 13, 2020. A celebration of Pauline’s life and legacy will be held this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the BrightFocus Foundation at www. brightfocus.org.

Merle Helms

August 3, 2020 at her home INDA TUCKER HATLEY, 69, of surrounded by her loving family. Monday, HerAlbemarle, memorial passed serviceaway will be 10am April 13, 2020. Thursday August 6, 2020 in the Linda was born September Stanly Funeral Home Chapel 18, with 1950 in Concord to the late Jacob and Rev. Jerome Davis officiating. Burial Claris alsoask, preceded will beTucker. private.She Thewas family in deathand by her brother, Lee family friends mayTerry pay their Tucker, herhome twin sister, Brendaand respectsand at the of Kenneth Tucker We know Brenda Judy atStrickland. their convenience. andJudy Linda areborn in Heaven was July 6, watching 1940 in over us County, and laughing. Stanly NC and was the Linda was a loving mother,Gythe sister, daughter of the late William and “Nana.” She was very giving Stoker and Lillie MaeaJones Stoker. and person. Linda would Sheloving was a graduate of Albemarle always do anything she could for High School and was a homemaker. others, especially her of family. She Judy was a member Prospect enjoyed at FastShop Baptist working Church and she was a#5, loving Locust. mother.Linda will be forever loved andMrs. greatly missed. is survived by her Huneycutt Survivors includeHuneycutt her son, of sixty husband Kenneth Alan and wife, Angela, of yearsHatley of the home. Other survivors Albemarle; RonnieGregory Tucker include twobrother, sons, Kenneth and wife, Linda, of Midland; Huneycutt (Misty) of Albemarle, granddaughter, Hatley; 1 NC and Randy Leslie Lynn Huneycutt niece; and 2ofnephews. (Rebecca) New London, NC; The family will receive friends daughter Kristi Huneycutt Resh from 4:00 pm -Point, 6:00 pm, (Karl) of High NC;Thursday, a brother April 16,Stoker 2020 of at Gastonia, Hartsell Funeral Buddy NC; four Home in Albemarle. Linda will Kate grandchildren Benjamin Resh, be laidGrace to restHuneycutt during a private Resh, and Jacob committal at Bethel United Huneycutt.service Judy was also preceded Methodist Midland. in death byChurch, a brother Joel William In lieu of flowers, please consider a Stoker. memorial donation to Bethel UMC, 12700 Idlebrook Rd, Midland, NC 28107.

L Melindie Morgan

ELINDIE JANE MORGAN, 55, of Oakboro, passed away on July 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Northeast. Funeral service for Mrs. Morgan will be at 11AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in the HIRLEY MAE 73, Stanly Funeral andHAIRE, Cremation of Albemarle passedofficiated away on by Care Chapel in Locust April 2020Hopkins at Atrium Health pastor11,Gene and Pastor Stanly. The familyVisitation will hold awill private Kane Tumberlin. be graveside for Mrs. Haire. held fromservice 9:30-11AM prior to the Shirley born December service.was Burial will follow at12, Oakboro 1946 in Washington, DC to the Cemetery. lateMrs. Charles Richard and Morgan wasBateman born February Elizabeth Mae Mulligan Bateman. 25, 1965 in Cabarrus County to the Shirley is survived her husband late Hoover Osborneby and Sadie Love of 30 yearsMelindie Vaughn Smith of Osborne. loved traveling to Albemarle; sister Sandra Painter the beach and gardening. of Gainesville, half-brother Melindie is VA; survived by her Robert Bateman of Stevensville, husband Ronald Scott Morgan of MD; step-children Heather Smith Oakboro; sons Brandan Hatley of of Jacksonville, FLHunter and David Mt. Pleasant and Barbee Smith of New London, NC; 4 of Morganton; daughter Madison step-grandchildren; nieces Praechtl (Adam) of El Paso,Cyndi TX; Hentschel of Leesburg, VA and brothers Michael Osborne (Melissa) Cheryl HardyHoover of Aylett, VA; 16 grandof Oakboro, Osborne, Jr. of nieces and nephews; and Gus the of Kannapolis; sister Patricia Eaton dog. Funeral and Cremation MO;Stanly grandchildren: Harper Hatley, Care of Albemarle is serving theand Turner Praechtl, Avett Hatley, Haire Heathfamily. Praechtl.

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Frances Burris

RANCES TARLTON BURRIS, 92, of Albemarle, passed away Monday August 3, 2020 at Huntersville Oaks of Huntersville. Her graveside service will be 2pm Friday August 7, 2020 at Fairview Memorial Park with Rev. Joe Smith officiating. Frances was born September 17, 1927 in Stanly County to the late Clarence Tarlton, Sr. and Eunice H. Tarlton. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Curtis Burris in 2005; son Jimmy Burris in 2010; and a granddaughter Cindy Burris in 1970. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Burris of Albemarle; daughter in law Jane J. Burris; grandchildren Tammy B. Helms and Brian Burris; great grandchildren Miranda and Morgan Cox and Kohen and Josalynn Burris; great great grandchildren Kamden McIntyre, Addison Whitley and Brittley Peacock; and a special member of the family Saundra Edwards.

Margot Austin

ARGOT NELLE CRANFORD AUSTIN, 96, of New London passed away August 1, 2020 in her home. Her funeral will be graveside at 1 PM on Wednesday, August 5 at Fairview Memorial Park with a eulogy delivered by her son-in law, Terry Huneycutt. Born January 14, 1924 in Bremerhaven, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Martin Nelle and Maria Katherine Schiehsle Nelle. She worked in textiles and retired from Campus Clothing. She loved cross word puzzles, board games, travelling and spending time with friends and family. She was preceded in death by her first husband John B. Cranford and her second husband Richard Daniel Austin. She is survived by her daughter Marietta Faye Thompson and husband Phillip Allen Thompson, step-daughter Linda Huneycutt and husband Terry, brother Klaus Nelle of Bremerhaven, Germany, sister Mia Bernhagen of Bellingham, Washington, grandson Eric Allen Thompson and wife Linsie, great-grandson Jett William Thompson, granddaughters Sherry Hudson, Angela Clark, and Karen Goodwin, , and numerous greatgrandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

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Airlines, unions pin hopes for more payroll cash on politics By Julie Pace The Associated Press WITH TENS of thousands of airline workers facing layoffs this fall, labor groups are pushing Congress for more federal money to keep them on the payroll until next spring. The unions have gained significant support among Democrats. They hope that the prospect of mass layoffs weeks before a pivotal election will sway some Republican votes. The airline industry has been battered by the virus pandemic. In March, companies got $32 billion to help cover payroll costs for six months in exchange for not laying off workers. The money and the ban on layoffs both end Oct. 1, meaning there could be large-scale job cuts less than five weeks before the Nov. 3 election. “Ultimately the White House will be responsible for that, and so will the 23 Republican senators who are up for re-election,” said Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants. “I don’t believe that’s a political risk that anyone is willing to take.” But approval is far from certain. Airlines are already downsizing — persuading thousands of workers to take voluntary buyouts or early retirement. And they have lined up billions of dollars in private borrowing, giving them a better chance

of surviving a long slump in travel. The CEO of Southwest Airlines said he supports an extension of federal dollars for airline payrolls, but he doesn’t see the same urgency in Washington. Back in the spring, “there was broad support from Congress, the administration and even the president,” Gary Kelly said. “This time around, that is not the case.” Kelly made the comments in an employee video after a union representing flight attendants and other Southwest employees asked him to publicly support the payroll-aid extension. Thirteen airline unions have joined to lobby Congress for a sixmonth extension of the payroll provision. Of the total, $25 billion would go to passenger airlines. Major airlines support the extension, but they are keeping a low profile. Union and airline representatives fear that if the big airlines openly lobby for the money, it could be portrayed as a bailout. Airlines for America, the trade group for the biggest U.S. carriers, said it is not pursuing new government help but would take it if no new conditions were attached. A group representing smaller carriers, the Regional Airline Association, has been more vocal in urging Washington to approve the money — two of its members have already shut down during the pandemic and a third is in grave jeopardy.

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In this Tuesday, June 16, 2020, file photo, travelers walk through Terminal 3 at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. The union campaign is showing signs of momentum. This week, more than 220 lawmakers in the House — mostly Democrats, but joined by 29 Republicans — endorsed the money, which they hope to include in a new coronavirus-relief package being negotiated on Capitol Hill. Prospects in the Republican-controlled Senate and the Trump administration are less clear, however. In the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., did not include airlines in his $1 trillion coronavirus relief proposal. Some Senate Republicans say McConnell’s measure is already too expensive, and they could object to tacking on another $32 billion. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said recently that airlines

need more help to survive the travel downturn caused by the pandemic but gave no details. The Treasury Department declined to comment on the matter this week. It is unknown exactly how many jobs airlines will cut. United Airlines sent layoff notices to 36,000 employees and warned pilots this week that there could be more furloughs — the industry’s term for termination of workers who have rehiring rights — later this year or in 2021. American Airlines notified 25,000 workers, Delta Air Lines warned more than 2,500 pilots, and smaller airlines also sent out notices. Southwest said it doesn’t expect to furlough anybody in 2020. U.S. airlines had about 750,000 employees before the pandemic hit, according to their trade group.

The original payroll aid in grants and low-interest loans was approved as air travel collapsed by 95%. The money was intended to save airline jobs until travel rebounded, but that has not happened. Slow growth in May and June stopped in July, and U.S. air travel is still down more than 70% from a year ago. House Transportation Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., said in a letter Monday to House and Senate leaders of both parties that travel won’t recover by Oct. 1. “Without further relief from Congress, mass layoffs among airline industry workers are inevitable — and their magnitude will eclipse those of any furloughs the industry has ever seen,” DeFazio wrote.

Trump’s faith outreach aims to cast Democrats as the enemy By Elana Schor The Associated Press PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s reelection campaign is courting religious voters in part by seeking to portray Democrats as a threat to religious freedom — a pitch amplified by disputes over the issue during the coronavirus pandemic. During an event last week outside Atlanta hosted by the campaign’s evangelical outreach effort, Christian surrogates touted the president’s record on advancing devout conservatives’ priorities while casting Democrats as captive to an anti-religious agenda. Two speakers singled out restrictions on singing in church imposed by California’s Democratic governor to help stem the spread of the virus, limits that prompted lawsuits from some pastors. White House faith adviser Paula White-Cain appealed to Christians to trust the president over “a very deceptive media.” WhiteCain, a fixture in Trump’s circle of religious conservative advisers, asserted that Democratic presidential hopeful and lifelong Roman Catholic Joe Biden was helping liberals to silence people of faith.

Biden is “a Trojan horse for a very radical left agenda that is behind him that wants to take down our churches,” White-Cain, often described as Trump’s personal pastor, said during an event that tied religion to love of country with the title “Praise, Prayer, and Patriotism.” White-Cain’s appearance last week was her third in four days on behalf of Trump, after an online meeting with evangelical backers and a food distribution visit with presidential daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump as part of an administration pandemic aid program. The pastor’s presence comes as the campaign steps up its already-active faith outreach with a stark message: Support the president or lose ground on religious freedom. Richard Lee, founding pastor at First Redeemer Church in Atlanta, told attendees at the Trump event that governors and mayors are “bossing the churches around … to see what you will do in case (Biden) gets in office and they can come after you.” But White-Cain blasted the former vice president for shifting leftward on abortion, an issue that promises to hurt Biden with some

“Biden is ‘a Trojan horse for a very radical left agenda that is behind him that wants to take down our churches.’” Paula White-Cain, White House faith adviser religious voters. “The Democratic Party today has been taken over by the spirit of the anti-Christ. It’s an evil party,” Lee told Trump supporters, adding that Democrats are not evil but “wonderful people” who have “been deceived.” Biden’s team views his ease talking about faith as an asset that can be more powerful than total agreement on policy, but his campaign also has worked to connect his agenda to faith-focused values — most recently on a call this week highlighting the moral underpinning of his racial equality proposals. Trump’s evangelical surrogates, meanwhile, point to the presi-

dent’s successes on issues important to religious conservatives. In addition to reshaping the federal judiciary with scores of conservative appointments, Trump this year became the first president to speak at the anti-abortion March for Life event. Trump’s administration also has set up an office at the Department of Health and Human Services to aid providers with religious or moral qualms about procedures such as abortion, for example, and spotlighted prayer in schools. Ralph Reed, the veteran conservative strategist who founded the Faith & Freedom Coalition, suggested that God had a hand in elevating Trump, “with his imperfect past, and with his personality,” to the White House. Evangelicals for Trump, a campaign coalition-building effort, hosts three prayer calls weekly touting the president’s record, with more than 100 convened since the pandemic began. That’s on top of faith-focused calls held by the campaign’s anti-abortion voter outreach effort and online events hosted under the “Faith in America” banner. Vice President Mike Pence — a born-again Christian with a long track record

in allying with fellow conservative evangelicals — recently launched a faith-centered tour in Wisconsin that will stop this week in a second swing state, Florida. But the GOP’s outreach goes beyond white evangelicals, who continue to give Trump favorable marks. The campaign has a separate Catholic voter coalition, and on-the-ground engagement is underway in communities ranging from Jewish to Assyrian to Chaldean. Voter registration, including drives at houses of worship, is a central focus. And the president’s oldest child, Donald Trump Jr., publicly marked Pioneer Day, a holiday significant for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, during a recent visit to Utah. Mike Mears, the Republican National Committee’s director of strategic partnerships and faith engagement, described the party’s engagement as “full-throttled” and a sign of religious voters’ importance. “That is why we have consistently been in communities for years now, reaching out to people of faith across the religious spectrum,” Mears said in a statement.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Winston-Salem cancels annual fair amid COVID-19 concerns

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Forsyth County Winston-Salem canceled the Carolina Classic Fair, formerly known as the Dixie Classic Fair, amid concerns over local COVID-19 cases and statewide restrictions on mass gatherings. City leaders were concerned there was no way to eliminate the risk of spreading the virus. The 10-day event was scheduled for Oct. 2-11. Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines said not holding the fair is the correct course of action given the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases in Forsyth County. Fairgrounds staff will explore ways to hold certain aspects of the fair virtually. The city estimates the cancellation will cost it $670,000. AP

Black Lives Matter group: Apology to family of man who died Forsyth County A Black Lives Matter chapter in North Carolina has apologized to the family of a black man who died last year for demanding the release of jail and body camera footage leading up to his death. Prosecutors said John Neville, 57, died in December due to a brain injury after he was placed face down and restrained by officers in a manner that made him unable to breathe. The family had opposed releasing the footage from Forsyth County jail, but released a statement through their attorneys this week saying they now want the video released. AP

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Judge orders partial release of video in man’s jail death WINSTON-SALEM — Two videos showing a jailed North Carolina man restrained in what reports described as a “hog-tie” position before his death last year should be released publicly, a judge ruled Friday. Forsyth County Superior Court Judge R. Gregory Horne said in a five-page ruling that releasing the video of John Neville, a 56-yearold Black man from Greensboro, “is necessary to advance a compelling public interest.” The videos — with limited redactions — won’t be publicly available until midday Wednesday, Horne ruled. One video runs nearly 20 minutes and is from the

body camera of one of the five former detention officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in the case. Another video is nearly 26 minutes. Neville’s family issued a statement thanking Horne for his decision and calling for calm from protesters who had urged the release of the video. “Next Wednesday will be an emotional day not only for us but for so many others in this city, state and across the country,” the statement said. “We would like to reiterate our strong desire that any protests be peaceful and honorable and free from violence or destruction in any form towards businesses, property and citizens including the individuals who

have been charged in our father’s death.” The footage, according to an attorney for Neville’s family, shows him telling jailers 24 different times that he could not breathe while he was restrained with his arms behind his back and his legs folded in a “hog-tie” position. Neville died of a brain injury on Dec. 4 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. A nurse is also charged with involuntary manslaughter in his death, which came three days after Kernersville police arrested him on a warrant accusing him of assaulting a female in Guilford County. Neville was being held in the

Forsyth County Jail. Horne noted that the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office did not publicly acknowledge Neville’s death for more than seven months. Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr. has said he withheld word of Neville’s death at the request of the family and the family’s attorneys. “This extended delay in reporting only deepens the compelling public interest in a death allegedly caused by the actions of Forsyth County detention officers or personnel,” Horne wrote. Neville’s brain injury occurred because his heart stopped beating, which deprived his brain of oxygen, according to the autopsy report, which also said he asphyxiated while being restrained. Eleven media organizations, including The Associated Press, petitioned a judge to publicly release the video, including body camera footage from his arrest and other recordings that show what happened while he was in the jail.

North Carolina state Rep. Conrad informs General Assembly of resignation By Alanna Richer The Associated Press WINSTON-SALEM — Fourterm North Carolina state Rep. Deborah Conrad will resign her seat this week, with the possibility of returning to Raleigh soon as a lobbyist. Conrad, a Forsyth County Republican, wrote Speaker Tim Moore on Tuesday about her decision to step down on Friday. Conrad announced last year she wouldn’t seek reelection in 2020. Conrad, a marketing firm owner, didn’t give a reason for her resignation in the letter. said she’s not ready to leave the state capital for good. “Lobbying is one of the exciting opportunities I am consider-

ing, as I have too much energy and passion for politics to retire,” said Conrad, 68. “I look forward to being back in Raleigh in a new role next year.” Leaving her 74th House District seat now means Conrad’s mandated six-month wait before she could lobby the General Assembly would end early next year. Forsyth County Republican activists would pick someone to fill the remainder of Conrad’s term through the end of the year. Conrad said that person can’t be Jeff Zenger, who won the March GOP primary for the 74th District seat, because he lives outside the current district’s boundaries. Zenger is running against Democrat Dan Besse within district lines reconfigured last year.

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Members of the North Carolina House of Representatives at the General Assembly are pictured in this file photo. Conrad was in her fourth term as District 74 representative. She defeated David Moore, 64 percent to 36 to win the seat in 2012. She won reelection in 2014, 2016 and 2018, winning 63, 64 and 55 percent of the vote, respectively. In the most recent legislative session, she served on a half dozen committees. She served as chair of the Finance Committee and Bank-

ing Committee and was vice chair of the Commerce Committee. She was also assigned to the Agriculture, Regulatory Reform and Energy and Public Utilities Committees. She was primary sponsor of 37 bills in the most recent session and first primary sponsor on 11. TCH Staff contributed to this story.

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The left’s willingness to tolerate violence should frighten all Americans “MOSTLY PEACEFUL.” So goes the characterization of demonstrations that have routinely turned into looting and rioting for months on end, from Portland to Seattle to New York to Los Angeles. “Protesters in California set fire to a courthouse, damaged a police station and assaulted officers after a peaceful demonstration intensified,” read one recent ABC News tweet. CNN called protests in Portland “mostly peaceful,” adding that “they have at times devolved into violence, vandalism, and arson.” During riots in Los Angeles in June, as the entire county locked down, the Los Angeles Times noted, “The third night of countywide curfews followed days of massive, mostly peaceful protests ... Nearly 1,200 people were arrested Sunday after police officers clashed with demonstrators and looters shattered windows and emptied stores in Santa Monica and Long Beach.” The phrase “mostly peaceful,” then, is rather fungible. Consider that during the tea party protests of 2011, thenVice President Joe Biden reportedly likened tea partiers to “terrorists” — and those protests were notable mostly for people cleaning up their own litter. When anti-lockdown protesters descended on the Michigan state capitol, a columnist for The New York Times labeled them “armed rebels,” despite a complete lack of violence. When three white supremacists were arrested for plotting violence at a pro-gun rally, GQ’s Talia Lavin headlined, “That Pro-Gun Rally in Virginia Wasn’t Exactly ‘Peaceful’” — even though the rally saw no violence. In truth, the category of “mostly peaceful” is a brand-new invention meant to obscure the simple fact that many of our cultural elites are fine with violence so long as those who engage in such violence have the proper goals. Nikole HannahJones, creator of the pseudo-historical 1619 Project, celebrated when critics labeled rioting and looting “the 1619 riots”; she

added that destruction of property was “not violence.” This week, Democrats grilling Attorney General Bill Barr could not be bothered to condemn violence, prompting Barr to rant, “What makes me concerned for the country is this is the first time in my memory the leaders of one of our great two political parties, the Democratic Party, are not coming out and condemning mob violence and the attack on federal courts.” This should come as little surprise, given that those same cultural elites have cheered on massive protests in a time of a deadly pandemic, explaining that sometimes politics is just too important to stop a raging disease. Our journey back to the 1960s is nearly complete. Too many Americans have rejected some of the key lessons of that time — that a breakdown in law and order costs lives, that political change does not require violence — in favor of a newfound sense of purpose. These Americans will pat the violent vanguard of revolution on the head, content that they will not pay the price, all the while maintaining that those who crave law and order stand for regressive autocracy. Thus, Mayor Jenny Durkan of Seattle recently informed MSNBC that federal law enforcement attempting to stop destruction of federal property in Portland actually represented a “dry run for martial law.” With Democrats and those in the media willing to run cover for violent leftists, the thin veneer of civilization disintegrates. When violence is excused as speech and speech by the opposition labeled violence, democracies die. With each passing day of silence by those who should know better — or worse, those propagandizing on behalf of those who engage in criminal activity — America draws closer to the brink. Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com.

WEEKLY CRIME REPORT ♦ ARMANO, CAROL JANE was arrested on a charge of AID AND ABET LARCENY ($1,000 OR LESS) at 3475 PARKWAY VILLAGE CR on 8/2/2020

On Female (M), 3) Assault On Female (M), and 4) 2nd Degree Trespass (M), at 6600 University Pw, Rural Hall, NC, on 7/30/2020 10:17.

♦ BAHAM, KENDRICK DEMOND was arrested on a charge of VAND-PERSONAL PROP at 1413 E TWENTY-FOURTH ST on 8/3/2020

♦ Hastings, David Wayne (M/35) Arrest on chrg of 1) Child Abuse (M), 2) Drugs-poss Sched Ii (F), 3) Drugs-poss Sched I (F), 4) Drugs-poss Sched I (F), 5) Misd Poss Controlled Substance (M), 6) Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 7) Fail To Appear/compl (M), at 3801 Dillon Industrial Dr, Clemmons, NC, on 8/1/2020 15:12.

♦ CHRISTIAN, PARIS HALLE was arrested on a charge of COMMUNICATE THREATS at 2817 ROWELL ST on 8/3/2020 ♦ Coad, Jaylen Anthony (M/23) Arrest on chrg of 1) Maintain Dwelling (F), 2) P/w/i/s/d Marijuana (F), 3) Possession Marijuana (F), 4) Drug Paraphernalia (M), 5) Weapposs By Felon (F), and 6) Ccw (M), at Us 311 Nb / Nc 66 South, Kernsville, NC, on 7/31/2020 12:04. ♦ COLEMAN, TONY ALAN was arrested on a charge of ASSAULTSIMPLE at 327 STRICKLAND AV on 8/1/2020 ♦ DAVIS, TAYSHON DANGELO was arrested on a charge of COMMUNICATE THREATS at 200 N CHURCH ST on 8/3/2020

♦ Edith Avoline Needham McGaha, 76, of Kernersville, died July 31, 2020. ♦ John Roby Orrell, 96, of Winston-Salem, died July 31, 2020.

♦ FREEMAN, JACK WARREN was arrested on a charge of INDECENT EXPOSURE at 4324 STOKESDALE AV on 8/2/2020

Matilda M Rupp, 85, died July 29, 2020.

♦ GAMBRELL, RAMEL RAYVON was arrested on a charge of DRUG TRAFFICKING at 3304 THOMASVILLE RD on 8/1/2020

♦ Doris Marie Forrest West, 78, of WinstonSalem, died July 31, 2020.

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♦ Ellerman, Bradford Kent (M/52) Arrest on chrg of 1) Kidnapping (F), 2) Kidnapping (F), and 3) Robbery (F), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/1/2020 12:00.

♦ Natalie June Thompson, 52, of Winston-Salem, died August 1, 2020.

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♦ Hall, Jacqueline Nicole (F/39) Arrest on chrg of Assault-simple (M), at 5900 Stanleyville Dr, Rural Hall, NC, on 8/1/2020 17:56. ♦ HANCOCK, ELIZABETH JO was arrested on a charge of INDECENT EXPOSURE at 4324 STOKESDALE AV on 8/2/2020 ♦ Handshoe, Todd Douglas (M/43) Arrest on chrg of 1) False Imprisonment (M), 2) Assault

♦ Hastings, Jessie Lee (F/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) Child Abuse (M), 2) Drugs-poss Sched Ii (F), 3) Drugs-poss Sched I (F), 4) Drugs-poss Sched I (F), 5) Drugs-poss Sched Iii (M), 6) Drug Paraphernalia (M), 7) Fail To Appear/compl (M), and 8) Fail To Appear/compl (M), at 3801 Dillon Industrial Dr, Clemmons, NC, on 8/1/2020 15:12.

Fraud-obt Property (F), 8) Fraudobt Property (F), 9) Fraud-obt Property (F), 10) Fraud-obt Property (F), 11) Fraud-credit Card (F), 12) Fraud-credit Card (F), 13) Fraud-credit Card (F), 14) Fraud-credit Card (F), and 15) Fraud-credit Card (F), at 5739 Harpers Ferry Rd, Winstonsalem, NC, on 7/30/2020 09:45.

STOCKTON ST on 8/2/2020

♦ Neamo, Tyyana Kaychele (F/23) Arrest on chrg of 1) Ccw (M) and 2) Ccw (M), at Nb 52/n Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-salem, NC, on 7/29/2020 15:43.

♦ Smith, Brandon Dakota (M/31) Arrest on chrg of Mv Theft (F), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/1/2020 11:30.

♦ PARKER, BRAD ROBERT was arrested on a charge of 1ST DEGREE TRESPASS at 215 LOCKLAND AV on 7/31/2020 ♦ PREVETTE, AUSTIN LUKE was arrested on a charge of VIOLATION DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT at 3635 BEESON DAIRY RD on 8/3/2020

♦ KELLUM, TOREY LEVAN was arrested on a charge of ROBBERY at 725 N CHERRY ST on 7/31/2020

♦ PREVETTE, AUSTIN LUKE was arrested on a charge of VIO. PROTECTIVE ORDER BY COURTS ANOTHER STATE/ INDIAN TRIBE at 200 N CHURCH ST on 8/3/2020

♦ Mcgill, Josephine Latrice (F/42) Arrest on chrg of 1) Cyberstalking (M) and 2) 2nd Degree Trespass (M), at 261 S Sunset Dr, Winstonsalem, NC, on 7/30/2020 10:40.

♦ QUMAROU, MAHAMADOU was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 5305 EMBER LN on 8/2/2020

♦ MILLER, DEMETRIAS RAYSHAWNDARNEL was arrested on a charge of PROBATION VIOLATION at FOURTEENTH/CLEVELAND on 8/2/2020 Montelongo, Favio (M/59) Arrest ♦ on chrg of 2nd Degree Trespass (M), at 201 N Church St, Winstonsalem, NC, on 8/1/2020 23:25. ♦ Muhammed, Ishmael Alterete (M/51) Arrest on chrg of Fugitive Arrest (magistrate`s Order) (F), at 201 N Church St, Winstonsalem, NC, on 7/30/2020 23:30. ♦ Muhammed, Ishmael Alterete (M/51) Arrest on chrg of 1) Fraud-obt Property (F), 2) Financial Identity Fraud (F), 3) Financial Identity Fraud (F), 4) Financial Identity Fraud (F), 5) Financial Identity Fraud (F), 6) Financial Identity Fraud (F), 7)

♦ REED, VAN JEFFREY was arrested on a charge of AID AND ABET LARCENY ($1,000 OR LESS) at 3475 PARKWAY VILLAGE CR on 8/2/2020 ♦ ROBINSON, JAMIL EDWARD was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 5300 UNIVERSITY PW on 7/31/2020 ♦ Robinson, Tory Lamont (M/24) Arrest on chrg of 1) Drugs-poss Sched Vi (M) and 2) Carry Concealed W/o Permit In Poss Or Fail To Disclose (M), at 101 Polo Rd/indiana Av, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/2/2020 13:50. ♦ SALAS, FAUSTINO MACUIXTLE was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 5102 BURROAK CT on 8/3/2020 ♦ SAMUELS, DEQUINCE JERL was arrested on a charge of PROBATION VIOLATION at 2850

♦ SIEHLER, MARC KEVIN was arrested on a charge of BREAKING/LARC-FELONY at 201 N CHURCH ST on 8/1/2020 ♦ SIEHLER, MARC KEVIN was arrested on a charge of REC/ POSS STOLE MV at 3333 SILAS CREEK PW on 7/31/2020

♦ Snyder, Leslie Phillip (M/62) Arrest on chrg of Fugitive (F), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 7/30/2020 11:15. ♦ SOLOMON, KENDRICK RENARD was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 499 W TWENTY-THIRD ST/N CHERRY ST on 8/1/2020 ♦ Spease, Samuel Cleo (M/44) Arrest on chrg of 1) Assault Strangulation (F), 2) Assault On Female (M), 3) Assault On Female (M), 4) Assault On Female (M), 5) Assault On Female (M), and 6) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), at 137 Columbine Dr, Winstonsalem, NC, on 7/29/2020 10:35. ♦ Sundloff, Mark Douglas (M/61) Arrest on chrg of 1) Assault On Female (M) and 2) Affray (M), at 8425 Maeve Ct, Clemmons, NC, on 8/3/2020 17:48. ♦ TURNER, TRAVIS LANDON was arrested on a charge of P/W/I/S/D COCAINE at 2300 STRAFORD RD on 8/2/2020 ♦ WILLIAMS, RANDALL LONORRIS was arrested on a charge of 2ND DEGREE TRESPASS at 100 W FIFTH ST on 8/1/2020 ♦ Yale, Gregory Justin (M/27) Arrest on chrg of 1) Robbery (F), 2) Assault-simple (M), 3) Breaking/larc-felony (M), and 4) Larceny-felony (F), at 3198 Old Hollow Rd/bellaire Cr, Walkertown, NC, on 8/3/2020 17:05.

Twin City Herald for Wednesday, August 5, 2020

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