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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020

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Gov. Roy Cooper and Lt.Gov. Dan Forest, the two candidates for governor, have run very different campaigns -- Cooper using his incumbency advantage and Forest maintaining an active travel schedule.

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NEWS BRIEFING

231,611 COVID-19 patients presumed to be recovered RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said that over 230,000 COVID-19 patients are presumed to have recovered from the virus as of Oct. 26.

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 patientspecific data on the actual recovery time to resolution of symptoms are not available for all COVID-19 cases.

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NC unemployment rate increases RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Commerce reported this week that the state’s unemployment rate increased nearly a full percentage point to 7.3% in the month of September.

That represents an increase of 0.8% from the August rate.

Nationally, the rate decreased by half a point to 7.9%.

N.C.’s September 2020 unemployment rate increased 3.6% from a year ago. The number of people employed increased 38,683 over the month to 4,558,033 and decreased 352,111 over the year. The number of people unemployed increased 44,278 over the month to 356,952 and increased 166,666 over the year.

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Pope names 13 new cardinals, including 1st black US prelate VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat.

In a surprise announcement, Francis said the churchmen would be elevated to a cardinal’s rank in a ceremony on Nov. 28.

The selection of Gregory won praise from LGBTQ advocates in the United States, days after Pope Francis grabbed headlines for voicing support for civil unions for gay couples.

The prestigious Washington archdiocese traditionally brings elevation to cardinal’s rank, so the appointment of Gregory, 73, last year by the pope had positioned him to be tapped for the honor.

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Negative ad alleging Rep. Hudson ‘skipped’ key military vote comes under fire Hudson under COVID quarantine during vote but helped draft portions of bill

By David Larson North State Journal RALEIGH — In North Carolina’s most competitive congressional race, the 8th District fight between Republican incumbent Richard Hudson and former state Supreme Court associate justice Pat Timmons-Goodson, a negative campaign ad aimed at Hudson is drawing scrutiny as it gets a last-minute boost from additional PAC funding.

Both candidates are keen to show their support for the military and veterans, considering the world’s largest military base, Fort Bragg, lies within the district. Timmons-Goodson highlights being raised in a Fort Bragg family, with her father, Edward Timmons, a sergeant first class in the 82nd Airborne, often stationed on the base.

But independent backers of Timmons-Goodson are going beyond simply painting her as a “hometown challenger,” as she puts it; they are seeking to discredit Hudson’s image as a champion of the military and veterans.

Both Hudson’s campaign and independent fact-checkers claim that an ad being used to cast doubt on his record is wrong on key details.

The ad, called “Skipped Out,” starts with an image of a wounded soldier being treated and then carried to a helicopter. The voiceover says, “They put their lives on the line every day, but Congressman Hudson skipped out on a vote to give our troops a hardearned raise.” The ad concludes with the words, “Congressman Hudson is a disgrace.”

But a CBS-17 fact-check says, “the ad, produced by the Democrats’ House Majority PAC, leaves out some critical context,” and earns a rating of “mostly false.”

The context CBS-17 identifies includes the fact that during the vote in question, for the National Defense Authorization Act, Hudson was under a doctor-ordered quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19. A letter from Dr. Brian Monahan, who is the onsite physician for Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court, recommended a 14-day quarantine, which ended after the vote.

The fact-check also points out that the vote was not expected to be close, passing 295-125; Hudson submitted an explanation on his absence for the official record, which stated his support for the bill; and he was involved in writing certain portions of the bill, notably, the 10% increase in hazard pay.

A fact-check on the ad also ran in N.C.’s McClatchy papers — The Charlotte Observer, Raleigh’s The News & Observer and The Herald-Sun in Durham — on Oct. 27, which said, “The ad opens with a factual statement, but displays inconsistencies and lacks context throughout the commercial.”

Hudson’s campaign filed a cease-and-desist letter to stations in the district that were airing the ad, but Greg Steele, a spokesman for Hudson’s campaign, told NSJ, they “received several vague responses,” but no commitments to stop airing the ad.

After an Oct. 21 announcement by pro-choice PAC Emily’s List, it appears the ad will even be seeing increased airtime.

“Hudson has failed to show up for North Carolinians — 272 times, to be exact,” said Melissa Williams, executive director of Emily’s List’s independent expenditure arm WOMEN VOTE!, in a press statement. The statement announced their partnership with House Majority PAC to spend an additional $920,000 airing “Skipped Out,” saying, “The ad exposes Congressman Hudson’s shameful record of votSee AD, page A3

Cooper, Forest enter final stretch of campaign for governor

By Matt Mercer North State Journal RALEIGH — Entering the final week of their 2020 general election campaigns, Gov. Roy Cooper and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest continued their divergent strategies to win the race for N.C. governor.

Cooper and Forest have been in the same room only once during the campaign — during their Oct. 14 debate. Cooper says he’s abiding by state and federal guidelines and campaigning virtually, while Forest has maintained an active schedule traveling across the state.

The incumbent Cooper has raised a staggering amount of money during his campaign, outpacing the amount he raised in 2016. He’s used those funds to flood the TV airwaves with ads complementing his regular up-

dates on the state’s COVID-19 response.

In a recent statement, Cooper spokeswoman Liz Doherty said, “Gov. Cooper is a strong, measured leader who will continue to put North Carolinians first. Forest is too dangerous for North Carolina — he would put people in danger and put corporate interests ahead of working people and families.”

Gov. Cooper and his wife, Kristin, voted early in Wake County.

“Got another one in the box,” he said in a campaign video.

He also made news for his tepid support for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham.

After greeting Democratic nominee Joe Biden before an event in Durham, Cooper told Biden that Cunningham’s extramarital issues See CAMPAIGNS, page A3

Thousands come out in Lumberton for Trump rally President Trump threw his support behind the Lumbee Recognition Act

By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — Thousands turned out for President Donald Trump’s campaign stop in Lumberton on Saturday. The theme of the event was “fighting for forgotten men and women” of the Lumbee Indian tribe.

The president highlighted his support for the tribe and the Lumbee Recognition act. Trump said he is “fighting for every American of every background, race, color, and creed, including Native Americans.”

“When I’m re-elected, I will proudly sign the Lumbee Recognition Act, which should have been signed a long time ago, and the people of North Carolina want that,” said Trump.

The Lumbee Recognition Act is a bill sponsored by North Carolina’s Republican U.S. Sens. Richard Burr and Thom Tillis. The bill will extend services and benefits provided to qualified members of federally recognized tribes.

Trump said that in the past, other political officials, including the Obama administration, had promised the tribe full status, but that “they clearly abandoned you when they got your vote.”

For 135 years, the Lumbee tribe has been trying to get recognition from the federal government, and President Trump has given new life to the effort. Earlier this month,

the president released a statement of his support for full federal recognition of the Lumbee Tribe.

“President Trump’s landmark push for the Lumbee Tribe’s recognition is yet another example of his ability to accomplish more in See RALLY, page A2

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RALLY from page A1 RESTRICTIONS from page A1 one term than career politicians staying on their properties if they like Joe Biden do over decades,” are not year-round residents. said Trump Victory spokesperson A similar situation to Surf Gates McGavick. “North CarolinCity’s actions has arisen in Dare ians are excited to welcome Presiand Currituck counties, resultdent Trump for another high-enering in the filing of a federal lawgy rally here, his second this week.” suit by six property owners Tribal Chairman Harvey Godwhose permanent residences are win Jr. said in a statement that the in neighboring states.

Lumbee people are “excited to have Law-enforcement checkpoints the president’s support,” and that have been set up on roads leadthey have “fought for full federal ing into various towns and counrecognition for our people for over ties. a century now.”

The town of Beaufort has a The tribe was recognized by the chokepoint near I-70 to repel state of North Carolina in 1885 non-residents. One needs a valand has been seeking full federid form of government-issued ID al recognition since 1888. In 1956, with a Carteret County address, Congress passed the Lumbee Act, a COVID-19 Entry Pass issued which recognized the tribe as Indiby the town or documents provan, but the act did not bestow the ing you are an essential worker full benefits of federal recognition or are performing an essential on the tribe. service.

The Lumbee tribe says there are Ocracoke is also requiring 55,000 members across Cumberdocumentation in order to gain land, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland entry to the town. counties. The tribe is the largest in The public’s use of the AtlanNorth Carolina and ninth-largest tic Ocean has been banned by in the country.

Atlantic Beach, Salter Path, InTurning to his opponent, Trump dian Beach and Emerald Isle. In told the crowd that “this election is a joint press release, the towns about a Trump recovery or Biden said “swimming, surfing, kitdepression.” ing,” and “non-motorized recreTrump later joked that he was ational water access” are all pro“going off teleprompter” and that hibited.

Biden “can’t go off... or on teleWrightsville Beach officials prompter.” He also said that Sen. already closed beaches to the Kamala Harris was so “radical” public but will now also be fining that she “makes Bernie Sanders violators up to $500. If one inlook like a conservative.” cludes court costs, the fine jumps Multiple times during the rally, to $650. the crowd broke out into chants of Officials in Wilkesboro and “four more years!”

North Wilkesboro announced on Similar to the Gastonia rally just April 8 that only one person per days earlier, Trump called on Gov. family will be allowed entry into Roy Cooper to “open up the state” any stores. Children can only acand said that Cooper “needs to go.” company them if no other suitThe president then told the crowd able person can watch them. to vote for Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, Last week, Cooper issued a Cooper’s Republican challenger. new executive order containing Woven into the president’s remultiple layers of new restricmarks were key accomplishments, tions on the few retail stores still highlighting the differences beallowed or able to remain open. tween himself and Biden.

This new order begins at 5 p.m.

“For 47 years, Joe Biden supApril 13 and runs for 30 days. ported every wretched betrayAccording to executive order 131, only five people per 1,000 square feet of retail space or 20% of fire marshal posted occupancy limits can be in a store at one time. Markings must be placed CAMPAIGNS from page A1 6 feet apart in areas where people gather, like checkout lines, werestores “frustrating,” but hecleanwould and must observe “get him across the line.” ing measures. Additional recomLt. Gov. Forest weekend mendations in the made order include “barnstorming tours” throughplastic shields at registers and out the summer and into the fall, contact-free checkouts. making up to overrides five appearances The order any lo-in each region of the state. cal prohibitions that set a differcontinuing take to our ent“We’re occupancy rate intoorder message directly to the people maintain “uniformity” across theof North Carolina that Dan Forstate.”

As with — Cooper’s previest is the candidate for governor ous executive orders, municipaliwhoand willindividual restore law and order, reties stores can enopen our schools and rebuild our act even stricter measures than economy by the vulnerdescribed inprotecting the new directives. able and letting healthy people get The North Carolina-based Fresh back to their lives,” said campaign Market grocery store chain, communications Andrew starting April 14, director will require all Dunn. guests to wear a face-covering of During some sort. the weekend of Oct. 24 and 25, Forest and his campaign

THE WORD: DOUBTING THOMAS THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT THE WORD: TEMPERANCE MEANS NEVER HAVING TO SAY YOU’RE SORRY

John 20:27-29 (KJV) The Second Sunday of Easter approaches, and Christians are reminded of the first 27 Then saith he to The finalfollowing element ofChrist’s the Fruit resurrection. of the Spirit is temperance, sometimes referred to as self-control. These overlapping and interconnected elements Sunday Jesus Thomas, hither include self-control, which allows us to avoid being overzealous or giving in to temptations. Our nine-week look at the elements of theReach Fruit of had met with most of His disciples after Mary thyprogression finger, and which behold my the Spirit started with love, and the final step brings us back to loving each other. 2 Peter walks the reader through a virtuous Magdalene alerted them of His presence. hands; and reach hither culminates with love and included temperance in the process. thyand hand, andended. thrustAlong it Thomas was notweek withofthem when theyelection met season. In some ways this is a presidential election that started in 2016 This is the final a long-prosecuted never into my side: and be not the way,and most ofsaid us have a loss of temperance Jesus, he hewitnessed would not believe in the – likely in ourselves as well as others. As that season ends, hopefully we can come back faithless, but believing. together by exhibiting the Fruit of thethe Spirit. resurrection until he had seen wounds of 28 And Thomas the crucifixion for himself. answered and said unto him, My Lord and my Eight days after the resurrection, Thomas God. 29 Jesus saith unto had his doubts removed when he saw him, Thomas, because Jesus and examined His wounds. While thou hast seen me, thou Jesus blessed those who believed in His hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, resurrection based on faith, He nonetheless and yet have believed. was willing to prove Himself to Thomas.

Thomas had proven a devoted and loyal disciple and Jesus did not condemn him for “The Incredulity of Saint Thomas” by Caravaggio (c. 1601–1602, currently housed in Sanssouci Picture Gallery, Potsdam, Germany). his skepticism.

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transportation sales tax revenue, shutting down certain businesses. But some states have not. which also is down.

Washington, site of the first “We were hoping to bid it out failed to produce results.

In the meantime, some road for construction very soon, but coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., and bridge projects already have then COVID-19 and all that, so suspended work on 92 of its 100 that timeline is kind of in the air,” active highway projects as a rebeen put on hold.

The North Carolina Depart- said West Plains administrator sult of a stay-at-home order for ment of Transportation has Tom Stehn, a former state high- most workers. The halted projslashed its expected construction way engineer. “It was a high pri- ects include major ones in Seattle and Spokane, as well as improveprojects from 131 down to 38 for ority for us.”

Though ambulances are run- ments to an Interstate 90 pass the upcoming budget year, a $2 ning as usual and detours are through an avalanche-prone area billion reduction.

Ohio has delayed projects until well-marked for visitors, “ob- of the Cascade Mountains.

Vermont’s entire $200 million next year on interstate highways viously that direct interchange in Columbus and Cincinnati be- would be nice,” said Daniel Mar- road construction plan for 2020 cause of the expected decline in shall, chief clinical officer for the is on hold, save for a $6 million South Howell County Ambulance emergency repair where a storm fuel tax revenue. washed out part of the foundation Faced with a budget shortfall, District. on Interstate 89.

The city of Bend, Oregon, the Missouri has postponed $46 mil2 Peter 1: 5-7 The longer the delay, the greatlion for 18 road and bridge proj- nation’s seventh-fastest grow5 likelihood that some projarea virtue; over the ects had this, beengiving priorities for ing metropolitan Andthat beside all diligence, add to your faith and er to the virtue knowledge; local governments. As many as past decade, pulled a $190 mil- ects might not get finished this lion to transportation off the 299 projects valued and 6 Andadditional to knowledge temperance; temperance bond patience; and year. to patience godliness; “Every project is sort of at risk at $785 million could be at risk May ballot. Supporters had conwithout federal help, McKenna cerns about pushing a property of running out of quality weather 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; andfortoroads, brotherly kindness days to complete the work,” said tax hike sidewalks and charity. said.

Among the immediate de- bike lanes while local business- Jeremy Reed, construction engiferments: a new highway inter- es are suffering financially and neer for the state’s transportation change to provide direct access many residents are without work. agency.

Pennsylvania originally halted “They’re going to show up on to the expanded Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains. The cen- voters’ day and just glance and all road construction work. But ter’s hospital, physician and spe- think, `I’m not raising my taxes it has since allowed work to procialty clinics are among the area’s right now, no way!’” said Mike Ri- ceed on 61 critical projects. About largest employers, serving about ley, co-chairman of the Go Bend 800 road and bridge projects, at 40,000 patients in eight rural 2020 Coalition that support- $7 billion, remain on hold.

By contrast, some states have counties of southern Missouri ed the measure. “We’re going to come back to voters, but now just taken advantage of a lull in trafand northern Arkansas. fic to speed up transportation The state had allotted more felt like the wrong time.”

Most states have classified road projects. Construction crews have than $1.2 million to cover half the road construction costs. The construction as essential work been able to shut down highway other half was to come from local that can continue despite orders lanes during prime hours without

causing major traffic backups.

Florida announced that it is accelerating work schedules by several weeks on about $2 billion worth of bridge and road projects.

In Maryland, a westbound lane of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge near Annapolis recently re-opened to vehicles following repairs. The $27 million project was completed well ahead of schedule, partly because of light traffic amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The declining traffic volumes have been especially large in some FILE PHOTO of the nation’s most famously congested metropolitan areas, such as the San Francisco Bay area.

Business leaders in the region had hoped to put a 1 cent sales tax on the November ballot that could raise $100 billion over 40 years for public transit and transportation projects in a nine-county region. But the coronavirus outbreak interrupted work on state legislation needed to place the measure on the ballot.

It now could be 2022, or even 2024, before supporters can make another push for a public vote on the measure, said John Grubb, chief operating officer of the Bay Area Council, a business-backed policy advocacy group.

“If we’re in a poor economy, which it looks like we’re going to be in, that would have been an awful lot of stimulus and an awful lot of job creation,” he said.

WORSHIP from page A1 Benham and others showed up to the Charlotte clinic after receiving 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.”

A.P. DILLON | NORTH STATE JOURNAL Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a President Trump speaks at a "Fighting for the forgotten men and women" rally in Lumberton, N.C. on Saturday, Oct. 24. friend ofDonald Benham’s, tweeted out in support of him later the same day, calling the arrest unconstitutional ROBERT CLARK | NORTH STATE JOURNAL candidates on the ballot.

He al of the American worker,” said we will make America the man- sure students are not being indoc- other and saying, “Because elected Dems Trump, also calling out the former ufacturing super-power of the trinated with anti-American cur- said there are clear choices and he are pro-abortion, they are abusing Attendees of Northwood Temple Church in Fayeteville’s 2020 Easter drive-in service listen in on believes voters will “break Repubriculum. vice president out on his past state- world.” their power—in a one-sided way— their radios from inside their cars as Pastor John Hedgepeth delivers his sermon.

Taking the stage before the pres- lican.”

“I did more in 47 months than ments that he would ban frackto silence pregnancy counselors.”

“This election is so pivotal and ing and for being a “cheerleader Sleepy Joe did in 47 years, Trump ident arrived were Congressmen Cruz also put a petition on his site for NAFTA, the worst trade deal in told the crowd. “A vote for Republi- Dan Bishop (NC-09) and Richard so critical because the people of nion sets, with sealed wafers and which asks signatories to “Tell crimination against religious in- ‘drive-in’ services.” cans is a vote for safe communities, Hudson (NC-08) and U.S. Secre- this state understand there are history.”

The very next day, Wilming- cups of juice, but had to call off the Democratic Governor Roy Cooper stitutions and religious believers,” Trump said that his administra- great jobs, a limitless future for all tary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. two directions,” Moore told North 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 tion’s United States-Mexico-Can- Americans. It’s really a vote for the All three men urged attendees to State Journal. “And one only need pregnancy services are essential, government may not impose spe- vices “will not be considered a vi- from the city. get out and vote. Bishop got the to look back to May to what hapada Agreement (USMCA) trade American Dream.”

“They said don’t do communion, too. Stop discriminating against cial restrictions on religious activi- olation,” so no legal action would Appealing to the large military crowd chanting “lock him up” af- pened in downtown Raleigh — deal will boost the economy. Acty 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!” cording to the Trump administra- and veteran population in North ter showing off a new t-shirt that that’s an example of what happens police still urged “all churches and what the mayor says,” Hedgepeth U.S. Attorney General Wil- nonreligious activity.” tion, the USMCA will deliver new Carolina, the president talked read, “Biden is a crook. Change my when Democrats are in charge, al“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 lowing lawlessness to run wild but jobs in North Carolina which an- about his administration rebuild- mind.” complaints from religious people evenhandedly, it must have a com- virtual services, including for Eas- do things the way they said and let North Carolina House Speak- at the same time telling law-abidnually exports around $10 billion ing the military and that “defense them know we’re cooperating with around the country who, like Ben- pelling reason to impose restric- ter.” spending soared” under his ten- er Tim Moore (R-Kings Moun- ing citizens they can’t go to church; in goods to Canada and Mexico.

In Fayetteville, drive-in ser- them.” ham, believe their rights are being tions on places of worship and The president said in his re- ure. Trump also spoke about ex- tain) was also on hand in support they can’t worship. And that’s what Benham, though, said he will violated by local and state govern- must ensure that those restrictions vices were allowed, and Northmarks that “in the next four years, panding school choice and making of President Trump and all of the our governor did.” 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 nications director, Kerri Kupec, “Religious institutions must not be at 10 a.m. Pastor John Hedgepeth stop counseling women outside told NSJ the church promoted the the abortion clinic, even after the said, “During this sacred week for singled out for special burdens.”

Drive-in church services have celebration and was expecting po- arrest, since he believes the city’s many Americans, AG Barr is monitoring govt regulation of religious been another touchpoint in North tentially hundreds of cars. The ser- requests violate the letter and spirwant toon punish busihow especially best to reopen team traveled to Alamance, Per- demic, of the law.to be clear — Plan A vicegovernments could be heard 92.7 FM to it “I Carolina, during the the local services.

While social distancing may not be right districts and ness and individuals doing what state’s economy and the return of son,policies Johnston and Duplin coun“Heck yeah wefor are, of course,” are appropriate during Easter season. Wake County gov- allow attendees to sing along to the families, and districts will have they can to survive.

He has rein-person instruction in the state’s ties.this Forest also joined President emergency, they must be ap- ernment made clear that drive- hymns played inside the sanctuary Benham said when asked whethpeatedly said he has full authority flexibility to do what’s right for public schools.

Donald on stage during plied Trump evenhandedly & not single in services would not be permit- and listen to Hedgepeth’s sermon er his group is still present at that At the most recent COVID-19 over his COVID shutdown, which them,” Cooper said at the time.

Trump’s rally onorgs.

Oct. Expect 21 in Gasout religious action ted. Some churches, like Plymouth from a raised platform outside, all clinic. “We haven’t stopped. Every Cooper Forest also differ on also gets 100% of the rebriefing, Cooper announced tonia, which a crowd of over media they’reand open, we’re there.” while he congregants remained in- day Baptist Church in Raleigh, had means from DOJdrew next week!” reopening the state’s economy. sponsibility.

Passing the buck to that the state would remain in a 28,000 — making it the largest Benham said demand for aborOn Tuesday, Barr announced planned to have a drive-in service side their vehicles.

Cooper established many businesses andare municipaliPhase 3 through Nov.as13. political rally inhad the filed state’s histo- modified hasn’thas slowed down, and his churches not open. tion but were forced to cancel, re- local“Other that his office a statement state grant programs for businessties is the antithesis of leadership.”

Accompanying the extension ry, in according to state Republican They are going to have it by vid- group offers a social service that support of a church in Missis- ported by Carolina Journal. preferring an approach At ortheir debate, Forest but saidI es, was aGov. letter by the N.C. De-in eo, leaders. is federally protected becausethat the by online streaming, Roysent Cooper made clear sippi after the city fined congrerelies on government funding to schools would reopen “the day he partment of Health and Human Grassroots engagement has gants $500 per person for attend- his executive order 121 that reli- wanted to do it live,” Hedgepeth mothers are offered housing assisServices and the N.C. Department was sworn in as governor” and keep those businesses alive. Forest been of Forest’s inga hallmark parking lot services.camBarr’s gious entities were subject to the told NSJ. “I wanted to do it in a tance, child-care assistance, mensaidand he prefers to allow busifordone the it.return of has Public Safety, asking 36 coun- has paign.

The campaign they of 10-person torship much more. wayadvocated they’d never Drive-in. limitation. statement also noted says that citizens nesses to open and that healthy full-time in-person instruction in ties to consider enforcing stricter have put up 125,000 yard signs in “The day I was arrested, while The Wilmington Police Depart- Drive-up. You can still be private were permitted to attend nearpeople need to get back work, schools.

Forest, in his role serving ordinances on face coverings, alall 100 counties, and then needed I was being cuffed, two to mothers by drive-in restaurants, even with ment put out a similar directive to in your car.”

N.C. State Board of Educaand ser- on the 40,000 additionalopen. signs covering cohol choseprotecting to go onto the the vulnerable. mobile ultraHedgepeth said the mayor sent while localcurfews churches onrestaurant April 7 on Facetheir windows Both campaigns are confident tion, attempted recently to force a vice. the state’s roads and highways.

“But even in times of emergen- book, saying they “prohibit any rules for them to abide by when sound unit and both of them chose plans deliver an elecdo the same.

Forestor said that that Cooper was Since theirreasonable debate, theand two tempocanlife for theirwill kids and are now theyto did their service, including their event convening brings to- vote cy, when toral victory on Nov. 3, when the Cooper initially forbade the reattempting to shut down North didates have continued discussrary restrictions are placed on gether more than ten individuals how many feet apart to have the plugged into our mentor network,” state’s 7 million registered voters turn of full-time in-person inCarolina without telling the pubingrights, what both believe are the bigthe First Amendment and in one place (indoor or outdoor) at vehicles. Northwood Temple had Benham said. “Two mothers — so lic. “To put it bluntly,” said Forest, struction in July, but relented in have the final say in the 2020 elecgestfederal issuesstatutory facing the state — the law prohibit dis- one time. This prohibition includes purchased hundreds of commu- was it worth it for me? Absolutely.” tion. response to the coronavirus pan- “Gov. Cooper is attempting to use September for K-5 schools.

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O’Neill calls out Stein on rape kit testing, leadership at DOJ

ordinator for the N.C. Crime Lab, William “Bill” Hart, Sr., to resign in protest.

“It’s sort of sickening to watch someone who is supposed to be the top prosecutor in the state who obviously has no idea how the rape kit collection process works,” O’Neill said. “Instead of taking responsibility and ownership for his failures at the state lab, he turns around and tries to blame it on local law enforcement and prosecutors.”

Stein has moved on to a second attack on Forsyth County’s district attorney, claiming that the office let a teacher accused of sexual abusing a student enter a plea to just two charges. O’Neill said that Stein left out that the teacher was sentenced to 26 years in prison and this was “another clear example” that Stein “just does not understand how the criminal justice system works.”

O’Neill said that Stein is using his current position as a “steppingstone” and that the attorney general’s office has been “decimated” in the past few years because of Stein’s inability to work alongside the General Assembly. He added that former employees of the NCDOJ have approached him asking for O’Neill to do something to improve the morale at the department.

“Josh Stein has run it off the road and into the ditch,” said O’Neill of the NCDOJ. During the question and answer portion of the call, North State Journal asked if O’Neill was aware of Stein granting a Dogwood Award to left-leaning protester Peter Gilbert.

The Dogwood Award is an award given to North Carolina citizens who are “dedicated to keep-

Stein’s claim on rape kits prompted sexual assault kit coordinator to resign

By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — A press conference by attorney general candidate Jim O’Neill underscored false claims in an ad which was run by his opponent, Attorney General Josh Stein, as well as Stein’s failure to represent the state in key legal matters.

O’Neill, who has been a prosecutor for around 25 years, says that the N.C. Department of Justice under Stein has lost its way.

He used the voter ID amendment as an example of Stein’s office failing to defend the state.

“Regrettably, in North Carolina, this attorney general decided on his own that his opinion mattered more than what the will of North Carolina was,” said O’Neill on the voter ID amendment case.

He added that despite the fact voter ID was put on the ballot and overwhelmingly passed by voters, Stein declined to pursue and defend it. O’Neill called Stein’s lack of action “disturbing.”

O’Neill brought up that Stein did “little to nothing” and “stood on the sidelines” while Raleigh and major cities across the state were being looted and destroyed by rioters.

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Republican North Carolina attorney general candidate Jim O'Neill appears a campaign rally ahead of the arrival of President Donald Trump Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in Winston-Salem In his four years as attorney general, Stein appears to have sued or entered into suits initiated by other states against the Trump administration dozens of times, yet has refused to defend the state on key legal issues, such as complaints against multiple constitutional amendments, absentee ballot rules, and various election law cases.

Also raised by O’Neill was the issue of the “false commercials” from Stein’s campaign. In particular, one ad regarding the state’s rape kit backlog that Stein inherit-

Barrett sworn in at court as important issues await a clash of LGBTQ rights and religious freedoms. The fate of the Affordable Care Act is on the WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amy agenda on Nov. 10, and Trump Coney Barrett was formally sworn himself last week reiterated his in Tuesday as the Supreme Court’s opposition to the Obama-era law. ninth justice, her oath adminis- “I hope they end it,” he said in an tered in private by Chief Justice interview with CBS News’ “60 John Roberts. Her first votes on Minutes.”

On Friday, Barrett, the most the court could include two big topics affecting the man who ap- open opponent of abortion rights to join the court in decades, also pointed her.

The court is weighing a motion could be called upon to weigh in from President Donald Trump to on Mississippi’s 15-week aborprevent the Manhattan district tion ban. The state is appealing attorney from acquiring his tax lower court rulings invalidatreturns. It is also considering ap- ing the ban. Abortion opponents in Pittsburgh also are peals from the Trump challenging a so-called campaign and Repubbubble zone that prelicans to prevent exvents protesters from tending the deadline getting too close to for receiving and count- “She will abortion clinics. ing absentee ballots in go down The court put off actthe battleground states ing on both cases beof North Carolina and in history fore Barrett joined the Pennsylvania. as one of court, without offering Northeastern Pennany explanation in the sylvania’s Luzerne Coun- the great Mississippi case. It orty filed legal papers at justices.” dered Pittsburgh to file the court Tuesday argua response to the appeal ing that Barrett should Sen. Thom filed by pro-life sidewalk not take part in the counselors.

Pennsylvania case. It’s Tillis It’s not clear that the not clear if she will vote public will know how in the pending cases, but Barrett voted in the two she will make that call.

Barrett was confirmed Monday abortion cases because the court by the Senate in a 52-48 virtual typically doesn’t make the vote counts public when it is considerparty line vote.

“This is a momentous day for ing whether to grant full review to America,” Trump said at a prime- cases.

Barrett is joining the court at time swearing-in event on the South Lawn at the White House. an unusual moment. The justices Justice Clarence Thomas admin- are meeting remotely by teleistered the Constitutional Oath phone because of the coronavirus to Barrett before a crowd of about pandemic, both for their private conferences and public argument 200.

Barrett told those gathered that sessions, at least through the end she believes “it is the job of a judge of 2020. The public can listen to to resist her policy preferences.” the arguments as they take place, She vowed, “I will do my job with- a change also resulting from the court’s response to the pandemic. out any fear or favor.”

After her first private conferAt 48, she’s the youngest justice since Clarence Thomas joined the ence with her new colleagues on Friday, two weeks of arguments court in 1991 at age 43.

“Voting to confirm this nomi- begin on Monday. In an institunee should make every single sen- tion that pays strict attention to ator proud,” said Senate Majority seniority, Barrett will go last in Leader Mitch McConnell, fend- the private and public sessions.

As she settles into her new ofing off “outlandish” criticism in a lengthy speech. During a rare fice at the court, Barrett will be weekend session he declared that joined by four law clerks, usually Barrett’s opponents “won’t be able recent law school graduates who to do much about this for a long have experience working for federal judges. time to come.”

When the court reopens to the Most other Republicans facing tough races embraced the nomi- public and the justices return to nee who clerked for the late Sca- the courtroom, Barrett is expected lia to bolster their standing with to assume several duties reserved conservatives. Sen. Thom Tillis, for the court’s junior justice. She R-N.C., said in a speech Monday will be a member of the committhat Barrett will “go down in his- tee that oversees the court’s public cafeteria, and the person who tory as one of the great justices.”

Other election-related issues takes notes and answers the door are pending at the high court, when someone knocks during the which next week also will hear justices’ private conferences.

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ed from his predecessor, Gov. Roy Cooper. When Stein took over, North Carolina was number one in the country for untested rape kits with over 15,000 sitting on shelves waiting for action.

Stein’s rape kit ad attempts to blame O’Neill and the district attorney’s office for rape kits going untested in Forsyth County. But, O’Neill argues, sending the kits for testing is the job of law enforcement, in particular, the State Crime Lab, which is under Stein’s control. The ad prompted the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative site co-

“It’s sort of sickening to watch someone who is supposed to be the top prosecutor in the state who obviously has no idea how the rape kit collection process works. Instead of taking responsibility and ownership for his failures at the state lab, he turns around and tries to blame it on local law enforcement and prosecutors.”

N.C. attorney general candidate Jim O’Neill ing people safe, healthy, and happy in their communities.” The award was created by Stein in 2017.

According to the press release, Gilbert was given the award for his work with an organization called Legal Aid. The Civitas Institute, a right-leaning think tank, notes that Gilbert is tied to a number of far-left groups and that Legal Aid receives “substantial financial support from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, perhaps North Carolina’s largest contributor to left-wing causes.”

In 2017, Gilbert was involved in the toppling of a Confederate statue commemorating the war dead in Durham. Gilbert was among nine protesters associated with the Communist Workers World Party who were arrested in connection with the statue incident.

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“Radical groups like Emily’s List are pouring money into Timmons-Goodson’s campaign because of her radical liberal views,” Hudson campaign manager Robert Andrews told NSJ in response. “She supports taxpayer-funded abortions on demand right up to and even after childbirth.”

Hudson held a virtual press event Oct. 20 with military members and veterans that support him, aiming to fight back against the accusation that he is neglecting their needs. The speakers were at times emotional as they spoke in defense of Hudson and his record, including a man who was severely injured by two IED attacks in Afghanistan, losing a leg and requiring multiple surgeries. He said Hudson visited him

privately on multiple occasions when he was at low moments, adding, “You fight tirelessly for us, and for anyone to say otherwise is unfathomable to me.”

Another man, former special forces officer John Zumwalt, became emotional defending Hudson’s connections to the military community in greater Fayetteville. Zumwalt said of the ad’s claims, “We call that a lie. And we call people who tell lies — we call them liars.”

Candidates cannot legally coordinate with political action committees making independent expenditures in favor of their campaigns, so while the ad may benefit her chances on Election Day, Timmons-Goodson would not have participated in creating the ad or financing its distribution.

The fight between Hudson and Timmons-Goodson for N.C.’s 8th

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District is expected to be closer than Hudson’s prior races after redistricting added more Democratic-leaning areas. The Cook Political Report still lists the seat as a “Lean Republican,” but some polling has suggested the race could be close, creating a flurry of late spending.

Another high-profile race, that of U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and his Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham, also has a military-linked controversy in the final days of the campaign, as Cunningham is being investigated by the U.S. Army for possible misconduct. Cunningham, who serves with the Army Reserves’ XVIII Airborne Corps, also based out of Fort Bragg, has admitted to an inappropriate relationship with the wife of another soldier, an apparent violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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Historic turnout before Election Day

In the final week of early voting, North Carolina’s voters have turned out in historic numbers for both absentee-by-mail and in-person early voting.

With 3.4 million of the state’s 7.3 million voters having cast ballots in the year’s general election, 46% of registered voters have already made their voices heard.

“We’re glad to see so many North Carolina voters performing their civic duty and letting their voice be heard by voting,” said Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the N.C. State Board of Elections. “We look forward to more North Carolinians casting their ballot and staying safe while doing so.”

Absentee-by-mail votes, as expected, are significantly higher than in 2016, with nearly 800,000 voting by mail.

In-person voting, also called one-stop absentee, is up over 2016’s totals as well — 2.6 million voters have voted so far during the early vote period.

The early voting period ends on Saturday, Oct. 31. Ballots cast by mail must be postmarked by Nov. 3 to count in this year’s election.

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Haywood County Officials say rescue crews have found the body of a young hiker who went missing in the mountains. The body of Chad Seger, 27, was found in the Pisgah National Forest. Search teams found Seger’s body in an off-trail area in the Shining Rock Wilderness area. He was last seen on Oct. 12. It was too early to determine his cause of death. Officials said Seger was from Asheville, was familiar with the area and was in good physical health. Family members said he was a Marine veteran who hiked often.

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NSJ staff RALEIGH — Attorney General Josh Stein was on the committee that steered a contract to a company tied to Cal Cunningham when Stein was a member of the General Assembly.

From 2011 to 2016, then state Sen. Stein was a member of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, which was in charge of active contracts over $25,000.

According to bid documents, there were two contracts totaling around $262,000 which were awarded to a company called WasteZero during the time Stein sat on the commission. During that same time-frame,

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Cherokee County Liberty Support Services, Inc. of Raleigh, under contract to maintain state-owned rest areas, will pay more than $39,000 to settle an age discrimination lawsuit. Liberty was charged with violating federal law when it replaced four rest area attendants employed at the Cherokee County Rest Area in 2016 after it was closed for renovations. The attendants, all of whom were over age 40, expected to return to their jobs. Instead, they were discharged and replaced with younger workers. The EEOC said Liberty Support replaced the employees because of their ages, violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Jackson County A shooting in Pinhook on Explorer Road on Friday hospitalized a victim and left the suspect in police custody. William Walker McCall, 37, was hospitalized with lifethreatening injuries after an argument led to gunshots. He was taken to the hospital by helicopter. Kenneth William McCall, 66, was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

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Durham County Six people from three states are charged with defrauding $12 million from federal student aid programs by allegedly enrolling students into a theology school without requiring classwork. An indictment alleges that from 2010 to 2018, the defendants split money from federal grants and loans with fake students to the Columbus, Georgia, campus of Apex School of Theology. Apex was headquartered in Durham. Sandra Anderson, 61; Leo Frank Thomas, 54, and Yolanda Thomas, 50, of Columbus; Kristina Parker, 33, of Stone Mountain; Erica Montgomery, 47, of Fort Mitchell, Alabama; and Dorothy Webb, 68, of Las Vegas were charged with fraud.

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Man charged with exploitation of minor Randolph County Police arrested Dilon Lee Latham, 23, of Denton, on multiple charges of exploitation of a minor. After receiving a tip that Latham was possessing and distributing child pornography, police searched his home.

Latham was charged with six felony counts for second-degree exploitation. The investigation is ongoing and police said addition charges may be forthcoming.

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Wilkes County Private schools in North Carolina have reported more coronavirus clusters than public schools. There are 14 active coronavirus clusters at private K-12 schools and 11 active clusters at K-12 public schools. North Carolina has more than 2,500 public schools and 751 private schools. A majority of public schools started the school year online. Many private schools opted for full-time, in-person classes.

The largest reported cluster at a private school is at Wayne Christian School in Goldsboro, with 35 reported cases. The largest public school cluster is North Wilkes High School in Wilkes County, with 20 reported cases.

Cal Cunningham served as both general counsel and vice president of WasteZero.

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by Stein reveal that he was an investor in WasteZero while he sat on the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations.

According to campaign reports, Josh Stein’s Senate campaign committee received $4,250 from Cunningham and various WasteZero employees.

In 2014, WasteZero did not have any contracts in North Carolina, but Cunningham was pitching services to Raleigh city leaders. That was the same year WasteZero established a headquarters in Raleigh.

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Surry County A highway worker was struck and killed by a vehicle while working last week. Darrell Anderson, 64, of Mount Airy, was doing utility work on Highway 268 and was walking around the back of his vehicle when he was hit by a passing vehicle. A pickup truck driver swerved to avoid Anderson. The driver later said the sun was in his eyes. The vehicle behind the pickup lost control and struck Anderson, killing him at the scene.

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Ferry workers test positive for COVID-19 Pamlico County Five workers on the Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route have tested positive for COVID-19, the N.C. Department of Transportation said. The five employees are recovering at home under quarantine for at least 14 days. They last worked on the route Oct. 20. Seven other employees who were in contact with the crew have not tested positive but are also under quarantine. The terminals at both Cherry Branch and Minnesott Beach have also been cleaned and sanitized since the positive tests.

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Halifax County A federal grand jury has indicted a prison official on a bribery and smuggling scheme that funneled drugs and other contraband into Caledonia Correctional Institution.

Ollie Rose III, 61, of Pleasant Hill is charged with conspiring to use a facility in interstate commerce in furtherance of unlawful activity. Prosecutors say Rose was a case manager who used his position to smuggle contraband, including marijuana and tobacco to inmates. In exchange for his smuggling, Rose received from $500 to $1,200 in cash or mobile deposit. The alleged activity took place between November 2018 and this month.

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NC State delays spring start date, cancels spring break Wake County Following other campuses trying to contain the spread of COVID-19, North Carolina State University will delay the spring semester’s start and eliminate spring break. Chancellor Randy Woodson announced the changes, which include starting the semester on Jan. 19, a week later than planned. Classes end April 30, with exams to follow. And a scheduled spring break is being replaced by four wellness days spread throughout the semester. UNCChapel Hill and East Carolina University also plan to start on Jan. 19, with no spring breaks. Information on testing and on-campus housing will be released starting next week.

Prison official accused of bribery, smuggling

Man accused of embezzling from grandma, aunt Greene County A grand jury has indicted a man on charges that he embezzled at least $300,000 from the estates of his grandmother and great-aunt.

The jury indicted Shawn Brooks, 43, on six counts of embezzlement. The indictment says Brooks was the administrator and executor of both women’s estates and embezzled the money between 2013 and 2018. Jackie Boscarino and her sister, Ann Toulouse, were both killed in March 2013 when the car they were in traveled into the path of a tractor trailer on N.C. Highway 11 in Grifton.

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Navy unit to detonate ordnance found on beach Dare County A U.S. Navy unit has confirmed that an object discovered on a beach is live military ordnance and planned to detonate it. The National Park Service said that the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit from Norfolk, Virginia, placed the 100-pound aerial bomb from the World War II era deep inside the beach near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Beach Access parking area. No damage to nearby structures was expected. However, Buxton residents and visitors may have heard it. To protect visitors, the park service set up a safety perimeter around the buried bomb.

By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — The Retirement Systems Division (RSD) of the N.C. State Treasurer’s office has reported that number of retirement applications filed online has risen rapidly from zero to 38% in under two years.

“I think that the issues surrounding the pandemic have accelerated the use of online retirement,” said State Treasurer Dale Folwell. “We’ve managed this incredible increase with no additional staff. The teams at the retirement and information technology divisions have done unbelievable work to make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible using online tools and our call center.”

The online retirement system was implemented in 2018. To file for retirement in the past, members had to print and manually fill out an application using the state’s ORBIT system.

Folwell told North State Journal that the online portal has saved time for members and for his staff alike. He said online retirement filings reduce the travel burden on members, saying that “we have people who live closer to five other state capitals than our own.”

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pension benefits with $549 million being distributed each month in pension and disability benefits. There are 654,373 active and former public employees who have contributed money to the pension systems as of October 2020.

North Carolina Retirement Systems (NCRS) paid out over $6.6 billion in retirement and other benefits to more than 363,000 retirees and beneficiaries during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.

Folwell said that that for the first time in the state’s history, there are more people eligible to receive retirement benefits than there are paying into the system.

Moody’s Investors Service recently reported NCRS is the best funded in the nation when looking at its Adjusted Net Pension Liability. The NCRS also received high marks from The Pew Charitable Trust after a “stress test” showed the fund is wellpositioned to maintain solvency during tough economic times.

The NCRS is the ninth-largest public pension fund in the country and is currently valued at more than $108 billion.

It provides retirement benefits and savings for more than 950,000 North Carolinians, including teachers, state employees, local government employees, firefighters, police officers and other public workers.

The State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) has endorsed Folwell for re-election. Earlier this month, SEANC dropped a digital ad backing Folwell and calling out his opponent, Ronnie Chatterji, for wanting to return to “sweetheart deals and huge fees paid to Wall Street.”

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Cooper’s machine

This pay-toplay culture infected Raleigh for decades.

Democrats created a vast patronage system — if you wanted a state job (or even many county and city jobs) you had to be a Democrat and donate to Democrats.

GOV. ROY COOPER’S pandemic press briefings introduced the Nash County native to many apolitical North Carolinians who hadn’t paid much attention to state government.

Cooper cultivates an “I’m just an ol’ country lawyah’” persona that shrouds a partisan and venal pettiness.

He has flourished in the Raleigh political ecosystem for four decades.

Cooper is the standard bearer of the Democratic Political Machine that ruled North Carolina for more than a century post-Civil War — kicked off with the violent 1898 overthrow of Wilmington’s local government led by black and white Republicans.

The Machine’s economic philosophy of “see a penny, spend a penny” resulted in perennial overspending in his Department of Transportation. Cooper repeatedly demands to raid one-time revenue for ongoing expenses, which would lead to the same structural budget deficits that Democrats created pre-2010 — prompting raids on highway funds, withholding tax refunds, and imposing permanent “temporary taxes” to balance broken budgets.

Cooper’s response to Hurricane Matthew was so terrible that South Carolina rebuilt 1,000 houses before Cooper rebuilt one. So, it’s not surprising he couldn’t manage the distribution of unemployment checks after mandating “non-essential” businesses shut down.

Being part of the Democrat Machine means you get a pass on this stuff.

In the 1990s, Cooper was a leader in the N.C. Senate, where he raised taxes on income, sales, businesses, cars and gasoline. He led redistricting efforts and opposed an independent commission to draw maps, even going to the U.S. Supreme Court to protect his racially gerrymandered maps —where he ultimately lost.

It’s perfectly understandable why Gov. Cooper litigated so much to maintain control of the N.C. Board of Elections — ensuring partisans would oversee elections.

Cooper has a penchant for slush funds stuffed with corporate dollars he can dole out to preferred organizations. When Hurricane Floyd flooded hog farms, Smithfield agreed to funnel $2 million through Cooper’s office annually. The state Constitution required the money go to schools. Earlier this year, Democrats on the state Supreme Court ruled in favor of Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein’s ridiculous argument that the settlement was a “gift,” so it didn’t need to go to schools.

It’s reminiscent of Cooper’s attempt to get $57.8 million from Duke Energy as part of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project.

This pay-to-play culture infected Raleigh for

decades. Democrats created a vast patronage system — if you wanted a state job (or even many county and city jobs) you had to be a Democrat and donate to Democrats.

The Machine eventually sputtered in the 2000s.

Agriculture Commissioner Meg Scott Phipps, Congressman Frank Ballance, and House Speaker Jim Black all went to prison in separate corruption scandals.

Gov. Mike Easley was nearly disbarred and his law license suspended, to say nothing of disgraced former Sen. John Edwards.

Then-Attorney General Cooper defended Easley, because that’s what the Machine does.

The same way Easley’s predecessor, Jim Hunt, was protected when he fired Republicans from state jobs (see: the Christmas Massacre) and stripped power from the first Republican Lt. Gov. in nine decades.

Cooper also claimed he cleared a backlog of untested rape kits. Oddly, the heir apparent, AG Josh Stein, is campaigning now that HE cleared the backlog.

Proof of Cooper’s claim was as elusive as his emails.

Over the course of 16 years in the office, Cooper reportedly sent just 14 emails. Total. His staff said he preferred face-to-face communications. Coincidentally it means there’s no paper trail for anything unless we discover he uses a pseudonym, like Easley’s “Nick Danger.”

In 2016, Cooper used the HB2 “bathroom bill” to raise millions from out-of-state donors and celebrated the negative national attention from boycotts and cancellations.

When Republicans offered a “fix,” Cooper told Democrats to reject it.

After he squeaked out a 10,000-vote victory over Gov. Pat McCrory in 2016, Cooper cut a worse deal, prompting LGBT advocates to accuse him of selling them out.

Like environmentalists enraged over the Atlantic Coast Pipeline deal, and teachers who got no pay raise because of his vetoes, the LGBT community learned Cooper will sacrifice your needs to further his personal political ambition.

Business owners are learning the same lesson — suffering Cooper’s arbitrary lockdowns and Dimmer Switch © phased re-openings, sold with incantations of “Science and Data” ™ while Cooper dodges questions from the favored reporters his team allows on media teleconferences.

The way Cooper tightly controls the messaging and ignores the cries of the people he’s hurting is obvious in its abusiveness.

But he can be forgiven.

After all, he has a machine to lead.

GUEST OPINION | GARLAND TUCKER, III

The 1937 court-packing failure

That rare thing, a successful and convincing argument, was being made on the Senate floor.

COURT PACKING is not new. A Democratic president tried it 83 years ago. He did not succeed. A North Carolina senator led the fight.

By early 1937, President Franklin Roosevelt’s mastery of the federal government was nearly complete. He had just won a whopping 60.8% of the popular vote and swept 46 out of 48 states in the Electoral College. Democratic majorities in the House and Senate were at record levels. The only remaining hurdle was the Supreme Court. It was against this backdrop of apparent invincibility that the president overreached both his constitutional boundaries and his political base. The result was a conservative congressional backlash of enduring importance.

During his first term, Roosevelt had grown increasingly frustrated over the Supreme Court’s rulings that found key New Deal legislation unconstitutional. By a narrow 5-4 majority the court had invalidated the Agricultural Adjustment Act, the National Recovery Administration, and the Guffey Coal Act. Roosevelt fumed at what he saw as the court’s thwarting of the popular will. In February 1937, Roosevelt proposed what came to be known as his “court packing” scheme. Under the flimsiest of pretenses, Roosevelt sought to expand the court from nine justices to fifteen.

This court packing initiative did more to galvanize opposition to the New Deal than any other single event. A bipartisan group of conservative senators rallied public opinion and ultimately blocked the plan. The leader of the opposition was a conservative Democrat, Josiah Bailey of North Carolina. Elected to the senate in 1930, Bailey was so known to express righteous indignation over even the most minor issue that he was sometimes referred to as “Holy Jo.” One political foe labeled Bailey “super-ethical, superconstitutional, and supercilious.” The liberal magazine, The Nation, characterized Bailey as a “diligent scholar whose devotion to abstract principles of right and wrong in civil and political affairs borders on fanaticism. He is a brilliant but painstaking student whose mind quickly cuts through to the heart of a thing with a logic that is irrefutable and a command of language that is unequalled.”

It did not take long to arouse Sen. Bailey. On February 13, just days after the administration introduced the court plan, Bailey launched a powerful

attack on national radio. In what his senate colleague, Harry Byrd of Virginia, called “one of the classics of American oratory,” Bailey systematically dismissed FDR’s reasons for the proposal and concluded with the stern warning that the Supreme Court and the Constitution are inseparably linked, and that “to weaken either is to weaken the foundations of our Republic; to destroy either is to destroy the Republic.”

Bailey was soon joined by fellow Democrats Harry Byrd and Carter Glass of Virginia, Millard Tydings of Maryland, as well as most Republican senators. With public opinion swinging steadily against the measure, Carter Glass broadcast a national radio message in May attacking the plan: “I am speaking from the depths of a soul filled with bitterness against a proposition which appears utterly destitute of a moral sensibility and without parallel since the foundation of the Republic.”

In June, the Senate Judiciary Committee, by a 10-8 vote rejected FDR’s bill as unconstitutional, but Senate majority leader Democrat Joe Robinson then brought an amended version of the bill to the floor on July 6 with a rousing speech demanding party loyalty. Bailey found the amended bill to be as unconstitutional as the original and led the floor fight against it. When Bailey rose on the senate floor to respond to Robinson, the chamber fell silent; and in Robinson’s own words, “That rare thing, a successful and convincing argument, was being made on the Senate floor.”

Recognizing that the tide had turned, Robinson abruptly left the senate chamber in the midst of Bailey’s speech to telephone the attorney general: “Bailey’s in there and he’s making a great speech…

He’s impressing a lot of people, and I tell you I’m worried.” To defeat the bill, the opposition needed to convince three undecided senators; Bailey’s speech secured the necessary votes. Vice President John Nance Garner tried to broker a compromise, but Bailey refused to concede on what he saw as a fundamental constitutional issue. Roosevelt was forced to abandon court reform.

Garland S. Tucker III, retired Founder/CEO, Triangle Capital Corporation, and author of The High Tide of American Conservatism: the 1924 Election and Conservative Heroes: Fourteen Leaders Who Shaped America- Jefferson to Reagan.

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WALTER E. WILLIAMS

Is getting Trump worth it?

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP is not the first president to be hated by a large segment of the American population. In more recent times, there was considerable hatred for President Ronald Reagan. Even though the Democratic Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill and Reagan were polar opposites in their politics, they could be friends.

Once, when Reagan confronted O’Neill about nasty things that he said about him in a newspaper, O’Neill replied, “That’s just politics; after 6 o’clock we’re buddies — we’re friends.”

Politics today has become something not seen in our history. The true tragedy is that many Americans have bought into the hate, destructiveness and plain nastiness and are seemingly ignorant or uncaring about its long-term consequences for our nation.

Democrats say that if they win the presidency, they would increase the size of the U.S. Supreme Court by appointing justices who would do their bidding — packing the court.

One wonders whether they think that a future Republican president would simply ignore what they have done. I doubt it. A future Republican president would resort to the same tactic and appoint justices that would do his bidding. The U.S. Supreme Court would become no less than a super-legislature, subject to the will of politicians.

Last June, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill in favor of D.C. statehood. The measure was dead on arrival at the Republicancontrolled Senate. But should Joe Biden win the presidency and bring with him majorities in the House and Senate, he would make statehood for D.C. — and Puerto Rico — a political priority. That would give the Democrats four more seats in the U.S. Senate, therefore guaranteeing them a solid majority. But would Republicans accept that without a response? What about splitting up strong Republican states, such as Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah and Idaho.

For example, create a West Oklahoma and East Oklahoma or a North Utah and South Utah. That would give the Republicans four additional senators thereby offsetting the new Democratic senators.

You say, “Williams, dividing up states to get greater representation in the House of Representatives and the Senate would violate the Constitution.”

The fact of the matter is that making Washington, D.C., a state would violate the Constitution. Article I, Section 8, clause 17 of the U.S. Constitution provides explicitly for a national capital that would not be part of a state nor treated as a state, but rather a jurisdiction under the exclusive authority of Congress, a neutral “district” in which representatives of all the states could meet on an equal footing to conduct the nation’s business.

So, far as dividing up states, Article IV of our Constitution, in part, says, “but no new State shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; nor any State be formed by the Junction of two or more States, or Parts of States, without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress.”

By the way, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln, who claimed that he was fighting against secession, violated the U.S. Constitution when he proclaimed the admission of West Virginia into the Union. The Virginia state legislature did not vote to support West Virginia’s secession from Virginia.

The bottom-line question is whether our nation can survive the divisions that we see today. Too many people want to blame it all on Trump. How much blame can be put on Trump for the riots, looting and, as Axios estimated, the close to $2 billion in losses from property destruction? What about the murder and shooting of civilians and law enforcement officers? What about the tearing down of monuments, not only those of Confederate generals but of Abraham Lincoln, Christopher Columbus, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and abolitionist Frederick Douglass?

Perhaps the most tragic aspect of today’s division is that much of it is a byproduct of our education system where young people are taught to hate our nation’s founders and founding principles. However, it is these principles, though practiced imperfectly, that have created the freest and richest nation in mankind’s history.

The question is if our nation can survive the widespread anti-Trump hate.

Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

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Ryan Thompson’s bumpy path from Campbell to World Series, B3

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Wake Forest freshman safety Nick Anderson is carried off the field on the shoulders of his teammates after his three-interception game in the Demon Deacons’ 23-16 upset over No. 19 Virginia Tech last Saturday at Truist Field in Winston-Salem.

Walk-on no more: Wake’s Anderson earns scholarship after big game

the Wednesday SIDELINE REPORT COLLEGE FOOTBALL

UNC drops a spot in AP poll despite win New York The North Carolina Tar Heels dropped one spot in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, to No. 15, despite their dominating 48‑21 win over rival NC State on Saturday. The Wolfpack, which came into the game in Chapel Hill ranked No. 23, fell out of the rankings and received no votes this week after the loss to the Tar Heels. Appalachian State, which was ranked 23rd the week of Sept. 13 before losing at Marshall, received six votes this week. Clemson remained the No. 1 team in the nation for the eighth straight week, receiving 52 of 62 first‑place votes. No. 2 Alabama was first on 10 ballots. Ohio State, coming off its first game of the season, jumped two spots to No. 3 after a win over Nebraska.

Notre Dame, part of the ACC this season, and Georgia fell one spot each to Nos. 4 and 5, respectively.

Duke’s Taylor out indefinitely; Gilbert opts out of season Durham Duke center Will Taylor will be out indefinitely due to surgery on his right knee.

Taylor was scheduled to have the procedure Tuesday for an injury sustained in the Oct. 17 loss at NC State. The redshirt junior took over as the starting center after Duke lost starter Jack Wohlabaugh to a preseason knee injury.

The school also announced Monday that redshirt senior cornerback Mark Gilbert won’t return this season as he begins preparing for the NFL Draft.

Gilbert started the first two games before needing surgery in September to remove a loose bone fragment in his right foot. Gilbert was an Associated Press all-Atlantic Conference first-team pick in 2017 before going down with a season‑ending hip injury in 2018. He missed the 2019 season while recovering from that injury.

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Quarterback Chase Brice and the Duke offense need to avoid turnovers to get the Blue Devils’ season back on track.

Do-over: Month and a half late, Charlotte gets first shot at in-state ACC foe The 49ers head to Duke for a nonconference showdown

By Shawn Krest North State Journal LET’S TRY this again.

Earlier this season, Charlotte was ready for a chance to make a statement in the state of North Carolina, playing one of the flag‑ ship ACC schools in a nonconfer‑ ence showdown.

It was going to be the 49ers’ first game against one of North Caroli‑ na’s Big Four ACC schools and just their third game ever against any ACC school — trips to Louisville in 2016 and Clemson last year result‑ ed in two defeats by a combined 122-24 margin.

The Sept. 19 game at UNC’s Ke‑ nan Stadium got called off, howev‑ er, due to a COVID outbreak on the Charlotte team.

Instead, Charlotte will have its chance to serve notice to one of the state’s big boys this weekend when it travels to Duke for a Halloween night game.

It took a month and a half lon‑ ger than expected, but Charlotte coach Will Healy is excited that his team will get to “get up into that Raleigh-Durham area” for a big game.

In addition to in-state bragging rights, it will also be a chance for

“He’s a guy that does it for the right reasons.

He created a culture that I want to emulate.”

Charlotte coach Will Healy on Duke’s David Cutcliffe

Charlotte to earn its first-ever vic‑ tory over a Power Five team. The 49ers are 0-5 all-time in their at‑ tempts, with all five losses coming by double digits.

While Duke is favored by nearly 10 points, the hurdle for the 49ers is significantly lower than it would have been in mid-September. UNC is currently No. 15 in the nation and has been as high as No. 5.

Duke, meanwhile, is off to a dis‑ appointing 1-5 start that has start‑ ed whispers that coach David Cut‑ cliffe’s seat could be starting to get warm. With Clemson trans‑ fer Chase Brice at quarterback and Cutcliffe himself calling the plays, Duke’s offense opened the season with twice as many turnovers as any other Power Five team.

Healy, who considered UNC coach Mack Brown a mentor — the See CHARLOTTE, page B4

The freshman safety led the Demon Deacons in tackles and intercepted three passes in an upset over No. 19 Virginia Tech

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal WHEN THE GAME was over, the undersized walk-on wearing No. 45 was lifted onto the shoul‑ ders of his teammates and car‑ ried off the field in triumph.

It could have been a reenact‑ ment of the final scene from the movie “Rudy.” But as for Nick Anderson and the Wake Forest football team are concerned, it was even better.

Unlike Notre Dame’s Dan‑ iel “Rudy” Ruettiger of cinemat‑ ic fame, Anderson didn’t just get on the field, he saved a game for the Deacons. He not only had a team-high 11 tackles but inter‑ cepted three passes, the final one on the next-to-last play to pre‑ serve a 23-16 upset of No. 19 Vir‑ ginia Tech.

“He’s an absolute dog,” se‑ nior defensive lineman Sulaim‑ an Kamara said of the 5-foot-11, 180-pound true freshman safe‑ ty. “For him to be a walk-on on the Division I level and do what he’s done these last couple of games, especially (against Vir‑ ginia Tech), it shows you that if you put the time and dedica‑ tion into anything, you can make anything happen.”

Anderson was already making things happen for the Deacons before Saturday.

A week earlier, he led the team with nine tackles in a win at Vir‑ ginia, and his 33 stops through five games rank second on the team.

A multisport star from Clif‑ ton, Virginia, Anderson helped his Centreville High School bas‑ ketball squad to a state champi‑ onship even though he joined the team after the season had start‑ ed to fill the void left by a key player that was injured.

In a way, that’s similar to how he got his opportunity this sea‑ son with Wake.

“For him to be a walk-on on the Division I level and do what he’s done these last couple of games ... it shows you that if you put the time and dedication into anything, you can make anything happen.”

Wake Forest defensive lineman Sulaiman Kamara on Nick Anderson

Pressed into service after in‑ juries to Nasir Greer and Luke Masterson, Anderson has once again made the most of his op‑ portunity.

For his efforts against the Hokies, he was named both the ACC’s Defensive Back and Rook‑ ie of the Week. His list of honors includes recognition as the na‑ tional college football Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Foundation, among others.

But neither that nor the ride off the field on his teammates’ shoulders is the most meaning‑ ful reward he’s gotten as a result of his performance against the Hokies. Coach Dave Clawson an‑ nounced after the game that An‑ derson will be awarded a schol‑ arship.

“They were calling him Rudy and chanting ‘Scholly, scholly,’” Clawson said. “So we’ll definitely take care of that next semester.”

Anderson’s story has made him something of a national ce‑ lebrity this week, and for good reason. But he’d just as soon play football than talk about it.

There are already enough peo‑ ple lining up to pat him on the back for him to start doing it to himself.

Take, for example, his re‑ sponse to the question of how it felt to be carried off the field af‑ ter Saturday’s game.

See WALK-ON, page B4

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10.28.20

TRENDING

Olivier Sarr: The former Wake Forest 7-footer was granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA and Southeastern Conference to play for Kentucky, the school announced last week.

Sarr averaged 13.7 points, nine rebounds and 1.2 blocks last season, his third with the Deacons, to earn selection to the All‑ACC third team and was runner-up as Most Improved Player.

Rudy Fugle: The Truck Series crew chief is headed to Hendrick Motorsports to lead William Byron and the No. 24 next season in the Cup Series. Fugle has worked at Kyle Busch Motorsports since 2013 and led the Truck Series program to two driver championships and five owner titles, winning 28 races. The 36-year-old will replace Chad Knaus, the seventime champion crew chief moving into an executive competition role. Fugle has a mechanical engineering degree from the UNC Charlotte and began working in NASCAR in 2006.

Odell Beckham Jr.: The Browns receiver’s season is over after he suffered a torn left knee ligament during Sunday’s 37‑34 win at Cincinnati, a devastating blow for a Cleveland team off to its best start since 1994. Beckham was hurt when his left leg buckled while he was trying to make a tackle after a Baker Mayfield pass was intercepted.

An MRI taken Monday in Cleveland confirmed the diagnosis of a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Beckham will be placed on injured reserve, but there is no immediate word on when he’ll undergo surgery.

beyond the box score POTENT QUOTABLES

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

ESPN reversed course Monday and said it won’t hold college basketball tournaments in a Florida bubble next month. ESPN Events lists 10 tournaments and doubleheaders on its website originally scheduled for the upcoming season, including the Champions Classic that annually features Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State as well as the Preseason NIT, the Jimmy V Classic and the Orlando Invitational.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ACC

“We know what a ram is to a wolf, I think we saw that out there today.”

UNC quarterback Sam Howell after the Tar Heels’ 48-21 win over rival NC State.

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INDYCAR

NFL

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“Our Wi-Fi is definitely off.”

Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, who was benched Sunday after throwing three interceptions in a 33-6 loss to the 49ers, on his troubles connecting with Julian Edelman.

PRIME NUMBER

23 The number that will be used by the new NASCAR Cup team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, which the duo has named 23XI Racing — pronounced twentythree eleven. Jordan wore 23 for most of his NBA career, while Hamlin has driven the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 since October 2005. Bubba Wallace is signed on to be the team’s driver in 2021, and the team has not yet announced an affiliation with a manufacturer.

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Scott Dixon claimed his sixth IndyCar championship Sunday, one shy of the record seven A.J. Foyt won in the 1960s and ’70s when the series went by both USAC and CART. The 40‑year‑old New Zealander also won titles in 2003, 2008, 2013, 2015 and 2018, all driving for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Antonio Brown, who hasn’t caught a pass in the NFL in more than 13 months, is reuniting with Tom Brady on an incentive-laden, one-year contract in Tampa Bay. Brown would be eligible to play in two weeks against New Orleans after completing an eight‑game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

FOOTBALL

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Bill Mathis — who was born in Rocky Mount, starred at Clemson and was an original member of the New York Jets — died last Wednesday.

He was 81. The running back played his entire career in New York, joining the then-Titans in 1960 and helping the Jets win the Super Bowl in 1969 before retiring after the following season.

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Former Campbell standout Ryan Thompson overcomes surgery, reaches World Series The relief pitcher, at a career crossroads after having Tommy John surgery, is now a key part of the Tampa Bay Rays’ bullpen

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal A YEAR AGO, Ryan Thompson was substitute teaching and helping his mother lead a Wii dance club in his hometown of Turner, Oregon.

Twelve months later, he’s pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series.

It’s an unlikely transformation made all the more improbable by the fact that the former Campbell University star had to endure six years in the minors and Tommy John surgery just to get to the major leagues for the first time this season.

“Looking back at my journey and looking back at being a little kid wanting to play in the major leagues, it’s crazy in that regard,” Thompson said. “But knowing the work I’ve put in, knowing how much I’ve wanted this and how much I know I can do this, it wasn’t a surprise.”

Maybe not to him.

But as far as the Rays were concerned, the plan was for Thompson to start the season with the Triple-A Durham Bulls.

It’s a plan that, like so many others, got thrown out the window when the coronavirus pandemic halted spring training in midMarch.

When the team reassembled in July to begin preparing for the delayed season, he was brought over from the team’s alternate training site to throw batting practice. But he was so impressive in doing so, he earned a spot on the opening day roster.

“He was just dominant,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said in a Zoom conference before Tuesday’s Game 6 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. “I give Thomps a lot of credit and definitely (general manager Erik Neander) in our front office for recognizing that the best version of our club has him on it.

He’s been a stud for us basically all season long.”

Thompson made his long-awaited major league debut with a scoreless outing against Toronto on July 24, the first of 25 regular season appearances out of the bullpen in which he was 1-2 with a

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Former Campbell pitcher Ryan Thompson has been a been a go-to reliever for the Tampa Bay Rays during their run to the World Series. save and 23 strikeouts in 26⅓ innings.

He’s been even more effective since the start of the postseason.

Except for a Game 5 outing in which he walked three and gave up a home run in an American League Divisional Series loss to the New York Yankees — a performance he chalked up to fatigue — Thompson has not allowed a run in his other eight games, including three against the Dodgers in the World Series.

“He’s been so efficient and really dominating,” Cash said. “I’m so impressed with how he’s learned.”

Thompson has been dominant before. At Campbell, he became the school’s first two-time All-American, leading the nation with a 0.88 earned run average in 2013 and recording 17 saves to go along with a 7-2 record while pitching the Camels to the Big South Conference championship and earning the league’s Pitcher of the Year award the following season.

His fast track to stardom, however, slowed considerably after he was taken by the Houston Astros with the first pick of the 23rd

“He’s been a stud for us basically all season long.”

Kevin Cash, Tampa Bay Rays manager round that year. He spent four years moving through the ranks until reaching a career crossroads in 2017 when he began to lose velocity on his fastball and his ERA soared to 15.26 in six games at the Triple-A level.

It was at that point he underwent ligament replacement surgery to his pitching elbow, forcing him to miss the entire 2018 season. When he returned to action after being taken by the Rays in baseball’s minor league draft, he had to start all over again in A ball.

“I always felt like I was a realist in my career and I always felt like if I had a moment where I didn’t think it was possible, I would give it up,’ Thompson said. “Minor league baseball is not an easy lifestyle.

“A year ago today, I was substitute teaching, I was doing lessons, I was tag-teaming with my mom doing a Wii dance club at the high school, trying to make as much money as I could so I could afford training.”

As it turned out, the surgery and the change of organizations were the best things that could have happened to the 6-foot-5 right-hander. Not only did he gain 4-5 mph on his pitches, but he also used the time away from the game to improve other aspects of his life.

“I found out I had a lot of complacencies I was neglecting,” he said. “When your mind is so focused on baseball and competing and getting guys out, you don’t really have that time to think about who you are and where you’re going in your relationships, your diet and all these other things.

“So I had a full year to not think about baseball. I became a better human being. I lost 30 pounds and when I came back, that was the year that made my career. If I didn’t have that surgery, I don’t think I’d be here right now.”

He said the same thing about his time at Campbell, a school

he represents with pride — as he showed by putting on a Camels cap when asked by a reporter about his alma mater.

He is the fifth Campbell alumnus to play in the World Series, joining Rube Melton for the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, Gaylord Perry with the 1962 San Francisco Giants, Jim Perry in 1965 with the Minnesota Twins and Cal Koonce in 1969 with the New York Mets.

“Before I got to Campbell, I was a nobody,” Thompson said. “I was just a kid from a small town in Oregon who just loved baseball.

When I got this opportunity to go to Campbell, my life changed.

“I have coach (Rick) McCarty, coach (Greg) Goff and coach (Justin) Haire to thank for my life. I talk to them it seems like every week. Those guys were instrumental to my life and my baseball career. I learned how to compete at my best level there. I learned to be a follower of Christ there. I cannot describe how instrumental Campbell was to my career. I go back there every year and I can’t wait to go back. That place is like a magnet to me. I absolutely love that place.”

ECU’s Houston trying to change culture, thinks wins will follow The Pirates are 1-3 on the season, but the second-year coach says he feels a shift in attitude within the program

“It’s not perfect yet, but it’s getting there, and it’s getting there pretty fast.”

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal NO COLLEGE football team in the state — or perhaps even the country — has been more affected by the coronavirus pandemic than East Carolina.

The Pirates didn’t play their season opener until Sept. 26 after having their first three games either postponed or canceled. Then just when things finally appeared to be going their way following a 44-24 win at South Florida, the COVID-19 bug bit again.

This time it forced several key players into quarantine, including quarterback Holton Ahlers, whose absence could easily have made a difference in a 27-23 loss to Navy two weeks ago.

It was a frustrating loss because of the circumstances involved. But at the same time, it showed some encouraging growth for a program still in the early stages of the building process.

“You hear coaches talk about the process, but that’s what it is,” ECU coach Mike Houston said in the immediate aftermath of the Navy game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. “Our kids, they believe in the way we do things and they do things right. It’s in every way we operate.

“You’re going to compete for what playing time you get, nothing’s going to be given to you.

You’re going to practice every day.

You’re going to be on time to workouts, you’re going to go to class, you’re expected to perform academically. People are going to care about you, people are going to worry about you. It’s not perfect

Mike Houston, ECU coach

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East Carolina coach Mike Houston sees progress both on the field and with the Pirates’ approach. yet, but it’s getting there, and it’s getting there pretty fast.”

Not fast enough, though, as the emotion in Houston’s voice after the close loss to Navy suggested.

But culture changes don’t happen overnight, especially for a program that has gone six years since its last winning season and whose four victories a year ago were its most since 2015.

And the signs are tangible.

Last season, ECU lost by 25 to South Florida, a team it beat by 20 this year. And the close Navy loss was a far cry from a 2019 game Houston called “the most humiliat-

ing loss of my career,” a 42-10 shellacking that saw the Midshipmen roll up 315 yards on the ground.

Even without the results, ECU is 1-3 heading into Saturday’s American Athletic Conference game at Tulsa, Houston is already starting to see a transformation he hopes will eventually begin to show up in the win-loss column — especially as the team’s young nucleus grows and matures.

It’s a group that includes running back Rahjai Harris, who has rushed for more than 100 yards in each of the past two games, and quarterback Mason Garcia, who

got some valuable playing time with Ahlers on the sideline against Navy. Both are true freshmen.

Defensive end Rick D’Abreu, who recorded 10 tackles and a forced fumble against Navy, is a sophomore. So is Malik Fleming, who picked off a pass in the game.

And there are many others like them on the roster, all of whom will get an extra year of eligibility because of the NCAA’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

“I said it during the first couple games and I know a lot of people were critical, but I told you how much we were improved because

I see those kids and I see the way they work, compete and their attitudes,” Houston said. “That’s something that wasn’t here. It was very selfish, entitled, soft. This bunch is not that. They are about team, they’re about each other, they know how to compete, know how to work. I’m proud of them.”

Now that the Pirates have had a week off to regroup and get most of their key players out of quarantine, including their preseason All-AAC quarterback Ahlers, they’ll have five more chances to make Houston even prouder.

It won’t be easy.

In addition to a vastly improved Tulsa team, which beat ECU 49-24 in Greenville last year, the Pirates’ remaining schedule also includes games against nationally ranked Cincinnati and SMU, a Temple team it hasn’t beaten since joining the AAC, and Tulane.

“The most obvious is I want to see us win those games,” Houston said. “I want to see us continue to compete at a high level and learn how to close out games against quality opponents.

“There’s a lot that goes into that.

There’s a lot of individual things, whether it’s in specific position groups or specific units, where we want to see some things improve, and we’ve spent a lot of time the last few days as a staff talking about that. But the big thing is getting over that hump, which we feel like we’re right there.”

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11 area golfers look to earn spot on LPGA in Pinehurst Symetra qualifying tour features plenty of North Carolina talent

By Shawn Krest North State Journal THE LPGA’S Symetra Tour comes to Pinehurst No. 9 this weekend for the inaugural Carolina Golf Classic.

The official qualifying tour of the LPGA Tour, the Symetra Tour is in its 40th season. More than 600 golfers who competed on the qualifying tour eventually joined the LPGA, winning 445 LPGA tournaments.

The Carolina Golf Classic is the ninth stop on this year’s “Road to the LPGA.” The next class of five golfers to get promoted to the LPGA is determined after 10 events, so most of the top competitors on the Symetra Tour will be in Pinehurst as they jostle for position coming down the home stretch. Nine of the 10 leaders in the Race for the Card are scheduled to compete.

That includes Concord’s Anna Redding, currently in fourth place and on pace to earn a spot on the tour in her rookie year out of UVa. Charlotte’s Laura Wearn is just outside the top 10, in 11th place.

She has three career wins, including one this year, after finishing her college career at Furman.

Obviously, North Carolina will be heavily represented as it hosts this event.

A local company — Raleigh’s Junior Golf LIVE — will be involved in the broadcast of the event, including livestreaming the final few holes on Saturday afternoon and the awards ceremony.

“We are always looking for new ways to showcase the Symetra Tour and the outstanding play of our athletes to both current fans and new audiences,” said Mike Nichols, the chief business officer of the Symetra Tour. “What Junior Golf LIVE has been creating in this space with online streaming of amateur golf events seemed like something to explore as a potential solution for the future.

If nothing else, it will be fun for these players to compete in front of a worldwide audience in the final tournament round, vying for the biggest purse of the season.”

The broadcast will include commentary from former UNC women’s golfer Leslie Cloots, who competed on the Symetra Tour as a pro.

Five North Carolinians will be competing in the Carolina Golf Classic. Only Florida and California (eight each) have more.

“Playing in my home state of N.C. to finish out the 2020 season means a lot,” said Charlotte’s Allison Emrey. “I grew up playing junior golf tournaments in Pinehurst and feel very comfortable there. I love the style and feel of the town and am excited to compete this week.”

Emrey played for Wake Forest,

“I love coming back to Pinehurst, feels like a second home to me.”

Lori Beth Adams, former UNCW golfer

earning All-ACC and honorable mention All-American in 2015.

In five years on the Symetra Tour, she’s had 12 top-10 finishes, including two this year.

Four other current or former Wake Forest golfers join Emrey in the tournament, more than any other college in the state.

Emilia Migliaccio will be a senior on this year’s Demon Deacons team. The Cary native is a two-time All-ACC and three-time All-American who is competing as an amateur in the Classic, thanks to a sponsor’s invitation.

Cheyenne Woods, Tiger’s niece, won the ACC championships as a Deac in 2011. She has two career top-10s, including one this season.

Nannette Hill was a threetime All-ACC at Wake and a second-team All-American in 2009.

She played on the LPGA Tour from 2010 to 2013.

Sierra Sims was All-ACC and honorable mention All-America as a senior in 2017.

NC State has one former golfer in the field — Brittany Marchand.

She was a three-time All-ACC golfer with the Wolfpack and held the school record with three tournament wins.

She’s already made the jump from Symetra to LPGA once, in 2017, and is trying to get back after spending two years on the top tour.

Two former Duke Blue Devils will compete. Laetitia Beck was a four-time All-ACC golfer with the Blue Devils and also made firstteam All-American. She was the first golfer from Israel to qualify for the LGPA and competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

She’s currently 19th on the Symetra money list.

One spot ahead of Beck on the list is Ana Belac, who has three top-10 finishes since turning pro on the tour in late July. She was a first-team All-American for Duke in 2020 and a two-time All-ACC player.

Burlington’s Lori Beth Adams rounds out the North Carolina college contingent. She was the 2013 CAA Golfer of the Year at UNC Wilmington and two-time AllCAA. “It’s always nice playing in North Carolina representing UNCW. I love coming back to Pinehurst, feels like a second home to me,” Adams said. “I have family in Pinehurst, so it’s always a good time staying with them.”

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The return of Christian McCaffrey, left, to the Panthers offence would give Carolina a boost for its Thursday night home game against Atlanta.

McCaffrey nears return The Panthers are “hopeful” their top runner will be back by Thursday night

By Shawn Krest North State Journal IT TURNS OUT the Panthers may need the NFL’s best player after all.

Carolina won its first three games after running back Christian McCaffrey went down with a high ankle sprain, but the last two weeks have been tougher going for the team.

Now, with the Panthers facing a short week — the team plays Thursday night against Atlanta — they may have a chance at getting back their biggest playmaker.

McCaffrey appeared at practice early in the week. Although he wasn’t cleared to participate fully, it sparked widespread speculation that he might be able to take the field on Thursday night.

“I think it’s a possibility,” coach Matt Rhule said. “You know, that’s sort of out of my hands. I’m hopeful that we’ll have him.”

Rhule pointed out that McCaffrey would need to be designated for return by the team — a housekeeping transaction with the league that takes him off of injured reserve. That was done on Tuesday afternoon, sparking the flames of speculation that he’d face the Falcons.

“If you know Christian, you know that he wants to play,” Rhule said. “As soon as they release him and say he’s good to go, he’ll go.”

While McCaffrey will undoubtedly be pushing to play — he initially said he was going to try to come back sooner than the fourto-six week estimate — the benefit of keeping him out Thursday is an additional 10 days of rest and recovery before the Panthers play again.

Clearly, the return is immi-

nent, and that is breathing life into the players on Carolina’s offense.

“I’m very excited to see Christian back out there,” quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said. “He’s been working really hard. I know he’s itching to get back out there.

Guys were excited watching him.”

In his place, backup running back Mike Davis has performed well, scoring two rushing and four receiving touchdowns. His game against New Orleans was his worst over that span, as he rushed for just 12 yards and was kept out of the end zone for the first time since McCaffrey’s injury.

Rather than going back to the sideline when McCaffrey returns, Davis is expected to remain a key part of the Panthers’ offense.

“Whenever Christian is back, we’ll use both guys,” Rhule said.

“Mike has certainly proven he deserves to play. We’ve talked at great length about how to utilize both of those guys on the field.”

Wide receiver Curtis Samuel has also moved into the mix. The versatile Samuel has carried the ball 16 times this year and scored his first rushing touchdown of the season on Sunday in New Orleans.

“Curtis is one of the key guys in this offense,” Bridgewater said.

“He does a lot of things that help this offense go. Whenever he’s out there, he’s making plays.”

“He’s a clutch player,” Rhule added. “A tough guy. He finds a way to make huge catches. His ability to control the middle of the field on third down and create mismatches is a big thing. It’s great to have him out there.”

It also gives Rhule and his staff one more piece to move around when McCaffrey is back.

“With Mike, Christian and Curtis Samuel, we have three guys who can play running back and wide receiver in a multitude of personnel groupings that a de-

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“I obviously love the guys, but it’s not about me,” he said. “It’s about the team and especially our coaching staff, the preparation we put in the whole week for this game.”

Anderson was in the right places at the right time all afternoon.

At least, almost all afternoon.

He was burned early by Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker for a touchdown that helped erase an early 10-0 Deacons lead. But he made up for that with his first interception on a tipped ball in the end zone just before halftime to preserve a seven-point lead.

His second pick also came in the red zone, halting another opportunity for the Hokies to put points on the scoreboard, while the final one ended Tech’s last opportunity at sending the game into overtime.

Asked afterward which of his interceptions was his best, he had a hard time deciding.

“Every single one of them, just because there was a big impact on the game,” he said. “Anytime we go out there and get an ACC win, especially against a top-25 opponent, the feeling is awesome regardless of how I played.”

Anderson was a lightly recruited prospect out of high school whose only scholarship offers were from Butler, New Hampshire and Columbia.

His connection to Wake began when he attended Clawson’s camp two summers ago. The deal was sealed for him after he attended last season’s win against North Carolina.

“Once I saw that,” he said, “I knew this was the place for me.”

He made a positive impression on the Deacons staff with his performance at camp and

two coaches spent the days before the September game was canceled gushing about each other — is also a fan of Cutcliffe’s.

“He is a guy who does it for the right reasons,” he said. “He created a culture that I want to emulate. He built a brand for a football program at Duke.”

Charlotte, who evened its record at 2-2 with a win over UTEP last week, entered that game as the nation’s leader in time of possession and will attempt to control the ball against the Blue Devils.

“Charlotte’s playing really well,” Cutcliffe said. “Charlotte is a very balanced football team. They’ve played really well in the kicking game. They’re very dangerous offensively. I think (Chris) Reynolds is an outstanding quarterback.”

Reynolds is among the nation’s leaders in yards per completion and attempt, and he has completed a pass of 15 yards or longer to seven different receivers. Reynolds himself caught an 18-yard touchdown on a trick play to become the eighth 49er to catch a downfield pass this season. The explosive offense has allowed Charlotte to score first in every game this season and have a combined 31-7 edge in the first quarter.

The running game is just as dangerous.

“They’ve got (Aaron) McAllister and other backs running the football well,” Cutcliffe said. “The offensive line is playing better and better. There are threats everywhere on offense.”

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Wake Forest freshman safety Nick Anderson makes one of his three interceptions last Saturday against Virginia Tech. stayed in touch, especially with linebackers coach Greg Jones. When Clawson offered the persistent youngster a spot on the team as a preferred walk-on, he jumped at the chance.

“That tells you what kind of competitor he is,” Clawson said of his new, unlikely star. “He wanted to play football in the ACC, in the Power Five, and we’re certainly glad he did that.”

“If you know Christian, you know that he wants to play. As soon as they release him and say he’s good to go, he’ll go.”

Panthers coach Matt Rhule on Christian McCaffrey returning from injury fense has to prepare for.”

It’s just not clear that the Falcons will have to prepare for it.

This is the first time Rhule will have to play a Thursday night game following a Sunday game, and, even without integrating an injured player back into the game plan, that can be a challenging task.

Rhule, who spent the 2012 season on Tom Coughlin’s staff with the New York Giants, is leaning on his experience to prepare him for the week.

“Just like when we went out to Los Angeles to play the Chargers, I used Coach Coughlin’s West Coast schedule, which is different from a lot of people’s,” Rhule said.

“I thought we played well. We’re using the exact Thursday night game schedule from when I was at the Giants. We actually came down and played the Panthers on Thursday night here at Bank of America Stadium.”

The Giants won that game, 36-7 over the Panthers.

“I like the schedule,” Rhule said. “I remember leaving that game saying, ‘This is probably our best game this year.’ So we’ll keep on that normal schedule.”

And, with just four days between games, everyone on the field will be banged up. So it might be the perfect time for the Panthers’ banged-up star running back to return.

McAllister is coming off of a two-touchdown day against UTEP and has the longest run (66 yards) and catch (71) for the 49ers this season, not to mention a school-record 97-yard kick return against App State.

Duke’s defense has plenty of talented playmakers, including edge rushers Victor Dimukeje and Chris Rumph II, but the Blue Devils have been vulnerable to explosive plays, especially late in games when the defense appears to wear down. That’s something to look for as the 49ers attempt to control the clock.

On the other side of the ball, the 49ers again match up well with the Blue Devils’ weakness. Charlotte entered the UTEP game No. 2 in the nation in red zone defense, an area where Duke has struggled all season long.

“Defensively, they’ve had a bit of what we’ve had,” Cutcliffe said. “They’ve had trouble staying healthy. But I love what they do. They’re a very versatile defense, very aggressive defense.”

The Blue Devils will also see a familiar face as former Duke defensive back Antone Williams is starting for the 49ers as a graduate transfer. He has 14 tackles and three pass breakups on the year.

Despite the slow start, Duke is still the more talented team and fresh after a week off, which it likely used to iron out the kinks on offense. Still, the table is set for the 49ers to have their best chance yet at landing that elusive first Power Five win.

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The Chick-fil-A on Lake Boone Trail set out to break a world record by serving 400 cars in one hour.

Counting their chickens: Lake Boone Chick-fil-A attempts drive thru record Outgoing management team leaves with a bang

By Shawn Krest North State Journal After waiting in a line that stretched nearly a quarter mile to I-440, Kendall pulled her pickup truck into the Lake Boone Shopping Center parking lot.

Within eight seconds, someone was at her window, looking up from her iPad to give her a boisterous greeting.

There were 25 cars ahead of Kendall in the drive-thru line at the Boone Trail Chick-fil-A. Within three and a half minutes, she’d be back on the road, food and drink in hand.

At 22 seconds, the car in front of Kendall moved. So did the woman taking her order, signaling for her to drive and talk.

The six order takers working the line seem to do nothing but walk, often with large vehicles moving uncomfortably close to them. One estimated that they’d log more than two miles walked in the lunch rush hour, back and forth, from car to car, taking orders and payment.

And what a lunch rush it was.

Monday marked the start of David Langston’s final week as owner/operator of the Lake Boone Chick-fil-A, where he’s been since the store opened in late 2015.

Langston has been working for the chain since he was 14. Prior to Lake Boone, he owned the Triangle Town Center store. If you remember the viral video of the kid who tried to buy a clipon tie before his Chick-fil-A interview, Langston was the one that hired him, earning them both an

appearance on Good Morning America.

Now, Langston and several key members of his team, will be leaving Lake Boone to operate a store in Brier Creek.

To celebrate the transition, they decided to leave Lake Boone with a bang. Starting at noon on Monday, they set out to break the drive thru traffic record.

“We’re hoping to set the world record of most cars served in an hour, for any drive thru, any concept,” Langston specified. “We’re hoping to break 400 cars, and we’d be the first to do so.”

That would be a car every nine seconds—a daunting challenge, and one that’s evolved over Langston’s time making and serving chicken.

“The majority of our guests that come at lunch time are on their lunch break,” he said. “They need to be able to get in and get out quickly. That became kind of a fun challenge to us, to get better at it every day.”

It would be a stretch. The Lake Boone store record was 357 cars in an hour, set three weeks earlier. Langston also tracks drive-thru traffic in 15-minute increments, and the store record was 96 cars.

They’d need to do that four times in a row, and find a way to squeeze in 16 more customers.

Plus, it was cloudy.

“You notice the sun’s not out today,” he said. “That’s normally a deterrent, even if it’s not raining. Honestly, looking at our team and how we’re prepared, the bigger challenge is going to be having 400 cars show up.”

Langston’s team has been busy on social media, encouraging customers to participate in the record quest, and to make use of the on-

line app to order, allowing them to pay online as well, shaving valuable seconds off of their time.

As noon approached, the team began preparing for the rush. Traffic cones extended the drive thru lane through two rows of parking spots. They also closed the dining room to walk-in customers so they could provide extra support to the drive thru.

A total of 14 team members were in the parking lot. One employee directed traffic as cars left the road and pulled into the lot, directing them to one of the two drive thru lanes. Another directed traffic at the other end, making sure they were able to exit without creating congestion. There were six order takers and a floating “coach” each one walking with their customer’s car toward the restaurant until the order was in, then immediately moving back to the end of the line to take the next available customer, passing all of their teammates in the process. It was one-part leapfrog, two-parts ballet, keeping the line, and the employees, in near constant motion.

A traffic director made sure cars successfully navigated the first bottleneck, a brief merge into one lane to turn a corner.

Then the two mobile cash drawers—employees with change belts and pouches stuffed with bills—handled cars that haven’t already paid by app or card.

They greeted each driver by name, both out of friendliness and to ensure that everyone knew the order of the cars as they approach the store.

Then, after one more merge and turn, the cars enter the home stretch. They’re greeted by Brandon.

“It’s my first day,” he confessed before spending an hour darting back and forth in the narrow space between cars and the wall of the restaurant.

After greeting them with an energetic, “Welcome! You’re in the game!” Brandon instructed each driver, “Please keep your window all the way down.”

That was because, more often than not, a worker at the drive thru window was already leaning out, bag in one hand, the other hand frantically waving them forward. A sign cautioned drivers to clear out their cup holders.

The employees didn’t want anyone to delay the process by not being ready for their food.

The line included police cars, an ambulance and cars with passengers ranging from dogs to babies to soldiers. Several customers clearly knew about the record, wishing the employees walking alongside them luck.

At 12:51, a white truck—not Kendall’s—pulled up to the window. Her bag was already held out to her. A

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manager poked his head out the window.

“You’re number 400,” he told the driver, as shouts of glee poured out from the kitchen.

Nine minutes later, a manager stepped into the parking lot and climbed on top of a patio table, squinting against the sun, which emerged from behind the clouds at some point in the last hour.

“Chick-fil-A people,” he shouted. “We just served 474 cars in one hour.”

They didn’t just break the record, they obliterated it. One car every 7.5 seconds.

The employees working the line cheered.

“I’m going to celebrate by taking a sip of water,” said one employee.

Then they got back to work.

Just because the hour was over didn’t mean the line was. There were more customers to serve.

The ballet would continue.

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In this Oct. 22, 2020, file photo, coronavirus-themed Halloween decorations are displayed on a lawn in Tenafly, N.J.

Halloween in 2020: Poking fun at this year’s real gloom and doom

By Ted Anthony The Associated Press PORTERSVILLE, Pa. — The setting: a rolling patch of Pennsylvania farmland, about 15 miles from the little town where “Night of the Living Dead” was filmed.

The moment: Halloween season 2020, a moonlit Friday night.

She strides up to the hayride, then beckons you to the dimly lit tent behind her. Her eyes are hollow. “Blood” streaks her nurse’s uniform. Across her forehead is a deep, oozing wound.

“This is the corona tent,” she says. “I’m Nurse Ratched. We’re gonna test you all for the corona.”

This is Cheeseman Fright Farm, one of those stylish Halloween attractions that emerge from the shadows in the United States of America when the leaves start falling and the days grow shorter.

On this night, it is the place to be: By 8:45 p.m., a line 400 strong — some wearing face masks, some not — waits, at $20 a pop, to be carted off into the darkness and have creatures in various states of decay leap out at them for the better part of an hour.

Good fun? Other years, sure.

But this year — this 2020 of pandemic and uncertainty and racial injustice and sometimes violent unrest and unthinkable political divisions?

In a year when fear and death have commandeered front-row seats in American life and more than 225,000 are dead from COVID, what does it mean to encounter the holiday whose existence hinges on turning those things into entertainment? What happens when 2020 and Halloween collide? Can being scared — under certain, controlled conditions — still be fun?

There’s precedent. In 1931, when the Great Depression was at its height and American society seemed fragile, Universal Studios uncorked its first iconic horror films, delivering up Bela Lugosi as Dracula and Boris Karloff as Frankenstein’s monster.

In the 1950s, when American life felt finite, with nuclear menace from without and subversive threats from within, science fiction produced “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” and “The Thing From Another World.”

But usually the fear Americans have chased is different than —

though certainly related to — the fear in our lives.

“We have to process all this unpleasant cultural stuff. But it’s easier to do when you’re not looking at it too directly,” says David J. Skal, who chronicles the American fascination with horror and is the author of “Death Makes a Holiday: A Cultural History of Halloween. “I hope there is some kind of catharsis that comes out of Halloween this year.”

The question is, with so many Americans affected by this year’s events, is that the kind of release people seek?

“If you’ve been directly impacted by serious illness or loss, we’ve heard from people that this isn’t something that appeals to them this year,” says Matt Hayden, co-owner of Terror Town, an Old West-themed horror village in Williamsburg, Ohio.

That’s not the majority. Hayden reports record attendance this year, people who want to swap that dull, pounding fear for something cinematic. “They can come to places like this,” he says, “and separate themselves from this year and what it’s been.”

Even beyond COVID, there’s

enough fear and death to go around. Among the year’s scares: What will happen on Election Day? What will happen to the republic AFTER Election Day? Then there’s the racial reckoning fueled by centuries of fear and death visited unto Black people in America — and renewed by 2020’s convulsive events. As The Root wrote in October 2016, “Every day is Halloween for Black people.”

The HBO show “Lovecraft Country,” which ended its first season this month, played on that notion with a blend of fantastical horror and the ugly real-life terror of racism in 1950s America.

The show got, instinctually, what Americans are absorbing in 2020: What we’ve been trained by Hollywood and Halloween to see as frightening might pale when compared to what’s around daily life’s next corner.

Are your finances uncertain?

Unemployment might be your horror. Pre-existing health condition? As daunting as a murderer in a hockey mask. And if you are a young Black man who gets pulled over by police, the fear could be as dreadful as any seven-eyed monster with three-inch teeth.

Esther Jones, dean of the faculty at Clark University in Massachusetts, studies medical ethics, speculative fiction and African American literature. To her, 2020’s blurred lines are part of what’s making this Halloween unusual.

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George Cecil, Vanderbilt grandson and Biltmore Farms head, dies at 95 NSJ staff ASHEVILLE, Biltmore Estate — George Cecil passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 19, 2020, surrounded by his six children and overlooking the beautiful fall splendor of the garden where he and Nancy spent so much of their joyous life together.

George, the son of the Hon. John Francis Amherst Cecil and Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt, and a grandson of both George W. Vanderbilt and of Lord William Cecil, was born on February 27, 1925, at Biltmore House. At the age of seven he and his younger brother, William, moved to Europe, living, and educated between England and Switzerland. During World War II, George served as an officer in the British Royal Navy spending most of his duty in north Africa and Gibraltar. Immediately after the war, George was transferred to London to help with the massive reconstruction efforts due to War’s blitz bombings. In late 1946, George returned to Biltmore to assume responsibilities of the estate and of

Biltmore Dairy. He spent much of his time in the late 1940s and early 1950s living in Biltmore House with his father, John, whose health was failing.

Shortly after his father’s passing, he married Nancy Owen in 1955. For the next several decades, George’s passion was the development and growth of Biltmore Dairy Farms, while William focused on the restoration and development of Biltmore House. Biltmore Dairy Farms grew to become one of the south’s largest full-service dairy company renowned for its quality milk, ice cream, and other dairy products The bright yellow and black dairy delivery trucks were a frequent sight, and the Biltmore Dairy Bar a favorite gathering place for breakfast, lunch, and memorable ice cream treats.

After selling the dairy operations in 1985, Biltmore Farms morphed into a multi-faceted community development company that includes the creation of towns, master-planned communities, and hotels. To this day, the company operates with the same values of

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his grandfather: a deep respect for sustainability and for the citizens of western North Carolina.

George was passionate about empowering others and he, with his wife Nancy, dedicated much time and resources to help those less fortunate and in need. Of particular note, he was integral in the co-founding of the Western North Carolina Communities organization in 1949 – one of the oldest and successful local community development associations. To this day, WNC Communities provides

much-needed community development funding and scholarship resources to rural Western NC communities and individuals.

Additionally, Nancy and George were dedicated patrons to Memorial Mission Hospital. Recognizing the need for quality health care in the western North Carolina region, they supported many aspects of the hospital including the creation of the neonatal intensive care unit and the chapel at Mission’s Health SECU Cancer Center. During his lifetime George served on numer-

know it’s coming. You’re going to immerse yourself in this fear and this release. And the next day you’re back to normal,” Jones says.

But 2020 “has turned over the rock. It’s removed the mask,” she says. “Everything that we thought was so strong and resilient and would not change is changing in front of our very eyes.”

So right now, what do zombie mannequins in the supermarket foyer and hands clawing out from front-yard Halloween graves in the suburbs really give us?

Perhaps the fear itself isn’t what provides the release. Maybe it’s that the fear, consumed in bitesized doses, comes to a measurable end. And when it does conclude, no matter what the rest of the world is dishing out, turns out you’re still fine after all. You’ve made it. Or, at least, you can pretend you have.

“The notion of survival — that we come out on the other side of this — has perhaps changed, but perhaps come out stronger,” Jones says. But “if there’s no end in sight for it, how do we exist with this threat?”

Back in 1968, that original “Night of the Living Dead” ended with the hero — a Black man — surviving the flesh eaters only to be shot by a police posse. Then came “Dawn of the Dead” and “Day of the Dead.” Halloween will come and go, but those other horrors — they don’t end when the sun comes up the next morning.

ous Boards including Carolina Power & Light, Multimedia Communications, First Union National Bank, UNC Hospitals, North Carolina Medical Care Commission, and Memorial Mission Hospital.

George, who spoke four languages, was known for his curiosity about the world, love for history and facts, appreciation of community and friends, humility, and recognition for the needs of others, and love of family. When not in their garden, he and Nancy traveled the world together, often with their six children, and made countless return trips to England and Switzerland reuniting with family and friends. His many cousins in England and Australia remain an integral and loving part of his extended family. George wished that his children and all future generations will carry on his tradition of spending time with relatives around the world.

Planned for the summer of 2020, but postponed due to the pandemic, he had hoped for his entire family, children, and grandchildren, to attend the 500th family anniversary of Burghley House in England, to honor his ancestor Lord Burghley, Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, and to celebrate his 95th birthday.

George is survived by his six children and their spouses as well as sixteen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews.

Source: Legacy.com

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2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

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Chevy’s first EV remains a top pick 259 miles of electric car bliss PQ - Buy car. Install charger.

Never buy gas again.

By Jordan Golson North State Journal SAN DIEGO — Southern California is the electric car capital of America. Thanks to sky-high gasoline prices, enticing state-level tax incentives, a free pass to for EV drivers to travel solo in SoCal’s ubiquitous carpool lanes, endless traffic (where EV’s are most efficient) and a general acceptance and desire for “greener” lifestyles, you can’t swing a charging cable without hitting a Tesla or a Nissan Leaf or the car I’m reviewing this week: the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Also, just to be clear, the official name of the car is “Bolt EV.” I assume that’s to distinguish it from the similar Chevy Volt which is not an EV but a PHEV or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle which has both a gasoline engine and a full electric mode that can take it more than 50 miles on a charge. I used to own a Volt and GM saw fit to cancel it nearly two years ago for some reason.

Just know that if you buy a Bolt EV, you’ll spend the entirety of your time with the car clarifying to friends and family that you have the Bolt-not-the-Volt-noBolt-with-a-B-like-battery.

The Bolt EV is the perfect commuter car for SoCal and it might be the perfect commuter car for everywhere else, too. With enough range to get through any day, plus plentiful room inside (there’s way more room than you would expect, especially in the trunk and rear seats) and truly fantastic visibility from the enormous windows and high roofline, the Bolt EV is worth a look for anyone spending some time behind the wheel every day.

So the Bolt is a great electric hatchback, sporting an EPA-estimated range of 259 miles, which is up 21 miles from prior year models. On a dedicated Level 2 charger, it can fill its electric tank in roughly ten hours and on the optional DC fast charger it can add approximately 100 miles of range in 30 minutes. This is where things get tricky, and why I’m going to abandon talk of the Bolt EV itself for the rest of this piece. If, after reading it, you fancy checking out an electric car, the Bolt

EV is a terrific option and there are some seriously good deals to be had right now at many Chevy dealers around the country.

EVs are complicated and tricky. To the uninitiated, electric cars are a bit like smoking meat.

There’s a lot of voodoo involved, everyone has their own opinions about the right way to do it even if they’ve never done it, and the people who love it really, really love it.

But buying the car is only half of the story. You also need to charge it, preferably with a dedicated 240-volt Level 2 charger.

This provides a much higher rate of charge than a standard 120volt outlet, and is basically required for owning a full-EV. If you never drive more than 200 miles in a day and you have a parking garage (and you own your own house), an EV like the Bolt is a great option. You drive it around all day, draining the battery, then when you get back home you plug it in. Because your car is stationary for a lot more of the time than you’re actually using it, this means there’s plenty of time for it to charge back up again.

The Level 2 charger can be purchased from a whole boatload of companies including consumer-friendly brands like ChargePoint and JuiceBox, though I bought a simple ClipperCreek unit to charge my Volt.

The concept of charging is the scariest part for potential new EV-buyers, especially if you don’t have a (likely very) enthusiastic friend helping you on your EV journey. You need to have a place to install the charger, which means ideally you have a garage and you own your own home.

Renting means getting permission of your landlord and makes things complicated.

Then you need an electrician (unless you’re really handy, in which case you don’t need me to explain it to you) to run the line to where you want the charger, which might also involve pulling permits or upgrading your electrical box or — you see where I’m going?

EVs are complicated, but they don’t have to be. Buy car. Install charger. Never buy gas again.

Though, to be honest, I’d probably only buy an EV as a second car. I bet GM would be happy to sell you a new, road-trip friendly Chevy Tahoe to go with it, though.

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CERTAIN; after this COVID-19 virus dissipates The cavalier manner in which China lied about the origin of the ONE OBINSON WITHthere MOST STATES f nd in the United States, China will pay for this virus, covered up its spread and tried to tell the world were only under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home around hina lied about the origin of the ONE THING IS CERTAIN; after this COVID-19 virus dissipates The cavalier manner in which C orders thanks to local or state governments, a majority of Americans t ay or another.

3,341 related deaths has led to worldwide panic, economic collapse andTHIS WEEK, according to members of the catastr fede ed to tell the world there were only “THIS IS THE DA around the globe and in the United States, China will pay for this virus, covered up its spread and tr are having to adjust to what is being called the “new normal.”

WITH MOST STATES under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home fallen into place.

I understand the seriousness of the virus an he crisispanic, caused

by China in perspective, zero millions of Americans needlessly being thrown out of work.

Inwo orq and state and local governments, Americans have ldwide economic collapse and indeaths it”this (Psalm 118:24). catastrophe one way or another.

3,341 related has led to Some of these orders extend at least through the end of month. n thanks localThe or state governments, aneed majority of at Americans to take precautions, but with how people who sim traceout their source the United States over crisis has cost the U.S. taxpayer least $2.4 trillion in added worldw eics orcan stay-at-home fallen to into place.

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The e eing thrown of work.

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They Reserve backup liquidity to the about the data, and when things can start getting directl be glad” as the Bible our 231-year can be that debt plus trillions more in Federa a recent coronavirus press briefing “we just don’t know yet” if the Virginia’s stay-at-home orders into June.

They’re treated asatthough as a practiced society simply must accehp he 2002 SARS outbreak.

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If t state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. Since when didWALTER E. WILLIAMS inwe North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper stated during question what thethat government tells us we about when it’s safe to toa though as a society simply must accept without nish alsoThey’re had itstreated originsasinHere China. measures without immediate rampant inflation and currency they’ve donned masks. und flu” any pandemic of these emergency have toAPnot be thankful PHOTO massiv “Russian flu” andfear theof 2002 SARS outbreak.

There is evidence the currency, would be able Perhaps If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the q COVID-19 We need WALTER E. WILLIAMS recent coronavirus presswhen briefing that just yet” if thealso had process of returning back normalcy. questioning per stated during question whatCOVID-19 the agovernment tells usdepreciation. about it’s massive safe to“we begin thedon’t know The result: atoreduction inwithout expected hospitalizati Lenten and greement, outside ofand China, that of rampant inflation currency pandemic.

Ther 1918 “Spanish flu” pandemic its origins in China. measures immediate fear Many area restaurants have adapted to COVID restrictions with enhanced outdoor dining options, but local owners fear the onset of colder weather will cause another justification for it.

And the answers should not be vague ones like “we c COVID-19 is China’s know yet” if the process of did returning backstay-at-home to normalcy. state’s orders into May. No. The government works for us, andofwe have to According to theseasons University Washington Institu For me,the myright faith ist an Province probably from the completely Chinawill has extend to pay for their aberrant waysoutside andmust decisions government Since when There is 100% agreement, oftransparency China, thatof COVID-19 depreciation. business downturn. origina do thisthrough out an abundance Easter of caution.” is China’s No. Thebelieve government works and have it, thequestions right to ask those Metrics and Evaluation model most oftAs cited by m If graduates he does towe extend should be asked as to the questions.

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William Peace University joins other N.C. schools in new fast track program for law school credits

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North Carolina to get nearly 3.2M BinaxNOW virus tests Raleigh The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday it’s sending nearly 3.2 million rapid coronavirus tests to North Carolina. The Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 point of care antigen tests can diagnose coronavirus infection in as little as fifteen minutes. The tests will be distributed at the discretion of Gov. Roy Cooper to support testing K-12 students, teachers, nursing home patients and staff, higher education, critical infrastructure, first responders, and other priorities, the department said. President Donald Trump’s administration has sent over 552,000 COVID-19 rapid tests directly to congregate care settings such as North Carolina nursing homes, assisted living facilities and to historically black colleges and universities in the state.

As of Oct. 26 over 1,320,000 BinaxNOW tests have been shipped to North Carolina, the department said.

North Carolina Ports welcomes largest container ship Wilmington The North Carolina State Ports Authority set a record Monday by welcoming the largest container ship to date to call the Port of Wilmington. The Yang Ming Warranty sailed into Wilmington with a carrying capacity of 14,220 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit) and is the largest class vessel calling on the United States East Coast. “North Carolina Ports continues to prove it is an attractive global gateway for shippers. The arrival of the Yang Ming Warranty further solidifies our position as a big ship ready port. We are capable of working the largest container vessels calling on the East Coast,” said Brian E. Clark, Chief Operating Officer, North Carolina Ports. The arrival of the YM Warranty highlights North Carolina Ports’ commitment to its more than $200 million capital improvements plan. Its visit follows the completion of four major projects aimed at improving access for 14,000+ TEU container ships to the Port of Wilmington.

Earlier this year, NC Ports completed phase two of its turning basin expansion project; opened 2,600 contiguous feet of container berth space; and completed an air draft improvement project which increased the air draft over the Cape Fear River.

By Emily Roberson North State Journal RALEIGH – Campbell Law School and William Peace University have partnered to create an accelerated dual degree option for students seeking to earn undergraduate and juris doctor degrees.

The institutions have joined to create a “3+3” accelerated dual degree program, designed for William Peace University (WPU) students to earn an undergraduate degree and a juris doctor from Campbell Law in six years rather than seven.

In addition to the William Peace partnership, Campbell Law also has a 3+3 program in place for undergraduates attending Meredith College and Salem College as well as Methodist and Campbell Universities.

A student enrolled in the 3+3 program will spend three years at WPU, completing general education requirements and the coursework for their major. In their fourth year, the student will begin study at Campbell Law, and the credits earned during that year will complete their undergraduate degree while counting towards the law degree. Students can continue to live on campus at WPU during this fourth year. Officials note that this option will save students both time and money compared to more typical higher learning tracks.

There are a wide variety of majors including BA in Criminal Justice, BA in Political Science and BA in Pre-Law offered at WPU to students who participate in the 3+3 program.

“This is a unique pathway for the top William Peace University students to focus on law school early in their collegiate careers,” said Campbell Law Dean J. Rich Leonard.

WPU has a proven track record

“This is a unique pathway for the top William Peace University students to focus on law school early in their collegiate careers.”

Campbell Law Dean J. Rich Leonard of preparing students for success in law school, according to Elizabeth Kusko, Associate Professor of Political Science and Program Director for Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Pre-Laws and the WPU pre-law advisor. “We are thrilled with the William Peace University and Campbell University Law School articulation agreement.

Throughout my time here, I have seen many WPU students excitedly apply to Campbell Law, attracted to their outstanding and nationally-recognized program and also to

SAS teams with Microsoft to help NC State tackle food recalls NSJ staff CARY — As the global population skyrockets, there is an urgent need to discover new ways to produce healthy, safe and sustainable food. To help address this growing food security problem, SAS announced a new partnership with Microsoft to support critical agricultural research from the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative (NC PSI) at North Carolina State University. The initiative will combine analytic and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies from both companies.

In a press statement announcing the arrangement, officials cited the impacts of climate change, a rapidly growing population and emerging crop diseases and pests as leading causes of a projected shortage in production of a sustainable food supply. This collaboration will combine the expertise of two leading technology providers with a leader in agricultural research, allowing students, agronomists, growers and busi-

This collaboration between NC State, SAS and Microsoft represents a quantum step forward in advancing innovation in data-driven plant science.”

Richard Linton, Dean of NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ness leaders to better understand and address this critical issue. IoT technology from Microsoft FarmBeats will stream real-time agricultural data in Microsoft Azure, while SAS® Analytics will analyze the data, providing insights to researchers from NC PSI. “To double food production by the year 2050, farmers need real-time information to make better decisions on what to plant and when to apply nutrients, water,

pest and weed control measures,” said Richard Linton, Dean of NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. «This is a key focus for researchers at NC PSI – to not only collect large amounts of crop and environmental data but to translate it into immediately accessible intelligence to improve harvest outcomes and agricultural sustainability. This collaboration between NC State, SAS and Microsoft represents a quantum step forward in advancing innovation in data-driven plant science.”

SAS officials say that the collaboration is especially meaningful to their company, which started as a result of an agricultural data analysis project at NC State.

“By giving NC State students the opportunity to work with SAS and Microsoft, we will help the next generation of technical talent grow their skills and expand their career opportunities, while accelerating precision agriculture and improving efforts to safely feed a growing population,» said Oliver Schabenberger, SAS Chief Tech-

the familiar, downtown Raleigh location. To be able to complete both a bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor degree in six years is an incredible opportunity, and I look forward to navigating this journey with future WPU and CU graduates and lawyers.”

William Peace University and Campbell Law School share many characteristics that seek to make this partnership attractive to students. Both institutions offer small class sizes and supportive faculty, along with all the benefits of their location in the heart of North Carolina’s capital city.

“We are so excited about this partnership with Campbell Law School to establish the 3 + 3 program. We have numerous students interested in pursuing legal studies beyond William Peace University each year, and this new relationship provides an accelerated pathway to law school for our outstanding students - right here in Raleigh,” offers Dr. Brian C. Ralph, President of WPU.

nology Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

The food industry and the agricultural economy are often massively affected by recalls stemming from the detection of contamination in food. In the US alone, foodborne pathogens are estimated to be responsible for almost 10 million cases of illness and 56,000 hospitalizations annually. Automated surveillance and early detection are critical in the fight against disease and foodborne contamination and can also reduce the preventative use of pesticides and fungicides, which can be costly and cause environmental damage.

“Microsoft is committed to help accelerate agricultural research at NC State by combining our Azure high-performance and AI capabilities with SAS› analytics,» said Jamie Harper, Vice President of Education at Microsoft.

This collaboration builds on SAS and Microsoft’s recent announcement, which explores new ways to jointly bring to market AI and analytics solutions that combine both companies’ offerings to help their mutual customers accelerate innovation and transformation. It is also an extension of SAS’ partnership with NC PSI, which aims to help enhance agricultural research and talent development.

Here’s why Ant Group is about to shatter IPO records

By Zen Soo The Associated Press HONG KONG — Stella Su, who lives and works in Shanghai, has used an ATM only once in the past year. Instead of cash, in recent years she has done almost all her business using the digital wallet Alipay –- shopping in a mall, buying stuff online or transferring money to friends.

“Now when I go out, I don’t even need to carry my wallet, all I need is my phone,” said Su, one of over a billion Alipay users in China and abroad.

Alipay, operated by Ant Group, is the world’s largest and most valuable financial technology (fintech) company and one of two dominant Chinese digital wallets in China, the other being rival Tencent’s WeChat Pay. Thanks to the huge scale and potential of China’s fintech landscape, Ant Group is poised to raise about $34.5 billion in the world’s largest share offering, beating Saudi Aramco’s previous record of $29.4 billion. Ahead of the IPO, the company will be valued at about $280 billion.

To tap both Chinese and global investors, Ant Group is listing its shares both in Shanghai and Hong Kong. It is due to begin trading in Hong Kong on Nov. 5. The Shanghai debut has yet to be announced.

Even before announcing its IPO plans, Ant Group was the world’s most valuable fintech company, with a valuation of $150 billion after a 2018 fundraising round.

“Ant Group is much more than PayPal which only processes financial payments. It has a lot of businesses in other areas and with other services that would help 1.3 billion people in China,” Jackson Wong, asset management director at Amber Hill Capital Ltd., said in an interview. “We are betting that Ant Group will be able to grow at a very high pace in the future.”

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In this Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, photo, an employee walks past a logo of the Ant Group at their office in Hong Kong.

Alipay and WeChat Pay have helped make Chinese society virtually cashless, at least in big cities, with consumers and merchants alike relying on digital payments using their phones.

“Think of Alipay as Visa, MasterCard, Citibank, Fidelity… all rolled up into one,” said Shaun Rein, founder and managing director of China Market Research Group in Shanghai. “On the Alipay platform, you pay for things, you buy insurance, you buy wealth management. Your whole life revolves around Alipay.”

Walk into a supermarket in China and one would be hard-pressed to find a customer digging around for loose change to pay for groceries. Instead, cashiers scan a QR code on a customer’s smartphone to deduct money from their Alipay or WeChat Pay digital wallets. The transaction takes seconds.

In restaurants, groups of friends often split the bill by transferring money to each other using their digital wallets, similar to how the Venmo app is used in the U.S. “Ant Group is so valuable because Alipay is used on a day to day basis by a billion people on all of their purchases,” said Rein. “The

scale of fintech in China dwarfs the regular financial transaction potential in the United States.”

Alipay evolved from e-commerce giant Alibaba, which was founded by Jack Ma in 1999 to help match buyers and sellers in China’s fast growing market. When Alibaba launched consumer e-commerce platform Taobao to rival eBay in China, Alipay was introduced as a payments method to boost users’ trust in the platform.

Today, Alipay’s reach extends to almost every aspect of life related to money.

Ma’s foresight has made him the wealthiest person in China, with a fortune estimated at $58.8 billion according to the Hurun Research Institute, which follows the country’s wealthy.

Alipay was created in 2004 to serve as an escrow service between buyers and sellers on Alibaba’s e-commerce consumer platform Taobao. It held funds from buyers to be released to sellers after goods were received. Alipay’s revenue mostly comes from transaction fees charged to merchants.

Users can link their bank cards directly to Alipay to top up their wallets, and transfers can also be with-

drawn from users’ bank accounts.

Alibaba, which currently owns a third of Ant Group, spun off Alipay in 2011. The company was later rebranded as Ant as the company expanded the range of its financial services.

One of those is Zhima Credit – -a private credit-scoring system that rates the trustworthiness and creditworthiness of its users based on data such as whether users pay their bills on time via Alipay.

Zhima Credit scores can help people take out small loans from Ant Group’s consumer credit services Huabei and Jiebei to finance such things as iPhone purchases or school expenses. Such loans are hugely popular in China, where credit card usage is low and most people have no official credit history and are unable to borrow from banks.

Ant Group’s money market fund, called Yu’e Bao — one of the world’s largest — lets people put idle cash in their Alipay wallets to work and reap returns on investments as small as 100 yuan ($15).

“In the past, wealth management products offered by banks had many requirements, maybe a minimum of 50,000 yuan (about $7,500),” said Chen Zhoumin, who works in a bank in Zhengzhou, a city in central China’s Henan province. “But Alipay has made it very convenient to invest money, because it made wealth management accessible and convenient.”

To compete with Yu’e Bao, banks have begun providing more flexible investment products with lower capital requirements, said Chen, who often invests idle cash in Yu’e Bao since it’s easy to do.

“Digital wallets like Alipay and WeChat have revolutionized payments in China,” he said. “Now, there’s also less worry that we might get counterfeit notes, or that our wallets may get stolen or robbed since everything is done digitally now.”

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Still hampered by virus, US casinos want aid in recovering The Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The U.S. casino industry is seeking tax and regulatory relief from the government as it tries to recover from the coronavirus outbreak, which cost states more than $2 billion in lost tax revenue while casinos were shut down for four months this year.

While 90% of casinos have reopened, they are operating at restricted levels to try to slow the spread of the virus, and additional financial aid is needed for casinos and their workers, according to the head of the gambling industry’s na-

tional trade group.

In his State of the Casinos speech Tuesday at the G2E 2020 conference, held online this year because of the pandemic, American Gaming Association President Bill Miller said the industry is coming back but needs a hand.

“Gaming has never experienced a disruption like COVID-19,” he said. “Over two weeks in March, every casino in America was closed by government-mandated shutdowns, impacting each of the 1.8 million jobs we support.

“Gaming workers, their families, and the small businesses that de-

pend on us have all been hit hard,” Miller said. “And our states and communities are feeling it, too. In addition to COVID’s impact on businesses, jobs, and the well-being of our families, friends and colleagues, state budgets have been decimated by the pandemic.”

Detroit lost $600,000 in gambling tax revenue for every day its casinos were shut, he said. The pandemic wiped out $209 million in gaming tax revenue in Maryland and $323 million in Pennsylvania, he added.

The U.S. commercial casino industry took in $43.6 billion in 2019, a figure that is certain to decline this year due to the virus-related closures, the remaining restrictions on occupancy, and the hesitancy of some customers to return to casinos and hotels.

Miller said the casino industry succeeded in gaining access to pandemic relief funds as part of a massive package Congress approved

this year — and will insist on inclusion in any future aid package. He did not say how much the industry has received thus far, and the association said it could not provide a figure.

The casinos want liability protection so that businesses that follow public health guidelines cannot be sued by people who contract the virus.

It also wants tax relief to help save jobs, alleviate COVID-19 expenses and help boost consumer travel.

A bill from Democratic U.S. Sens.

Catherine Cortez Masto, of Nevada, and Republican Kevin Cramer, of North Dakota, would support the convention and trade show industries by establishing a tax credit for the cost of attending or hosting them in the United States from 2021 through 2023.

Additionally, the casinos, which have long advocated a switch to digital payments, are now pushing them as a public health mea-

sure that would avoid the handling of cash by customers and workers.

Miller said 22 states and the District of Columbia have thus far approved legal sports betting.

In an unrelated webinar last week sponsored by Stockton University in New Jersey, Jim Ziereis, vice president of sales for the four Caesars Entertainment casinos in Atlantic City, said casinos have had to adapt quickly to the virus.

“Keep an eye out when you walk around the casino floor. Just about every other slot machine is turned off,” he said. “There are fewer seats at the gaming tables. That contributes to lower revenue.”

Ziereis also said the high number of Americans who have lost and continue to lose jobs is a danger for the casino industry.

“As we move forward, more and more people are being furloughed or laid off,” he said. “It will be very hard to sustain that high rate of visitation.”

WAYNE PARRY | AP PHOTO

See-through barriers separate gamblers and a dealer at a card table at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City, N.J., on July 2, 2020

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CUMBERLAND

conducting the sale on November 4, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

20 SP 567 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

ALL THAT PROPERTY LOCATED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Paul R. Dowdy and Elsie M. Dowdy to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated May 23, 2006 and recorded on June 5, 2006 in Book 7258 at Page 058, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

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

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20 SP 318 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ivey A. Paige and Jawanna M.L. Dade-Paige, in the original amount of $191,950.00, payable to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Equity Mortgage, Inc., dated December 10, 2009 and recorded on December 16, 2009 in Book 8306, Page 492, Cumberland County Registry.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Anchor Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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

JOHNSTON NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 306

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Clifford Chambers, Heirs of Clifford Chambers: Sherry Lee Settle, Marcella Rose West, Benjamin Ray Chambers, Angel Juanita Chambers (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Clifford Chambers) to Cliff Crabtree, Trustee(s), dated May 4, 2000, and recorded in Book No. 1932, at Page 383 in Johnston 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 Johnston County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Smithfield, Johnston County,

LOCATED NEAR THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, AND BEING ALL OF LOT 588 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS THE PONDEROSA, SECTION THIRTEEN, PLAT OF WHICH IS DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 34, PAGE 62, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ELSIE O. DOWDY AND HUSBAND, PAUL R. DOWDY BY DEED FROM ELSIE O. DOWDY RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 2901 PAGE 780, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 5306 Tabor Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28303.

courthouse door in Cumberland County, North Carolina, at 10:00AM on November 10, 2020, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in or near the City/Town of Fayetteville, Pearces Mill Township, Cumberland County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 159 as shown on a plat entitled, “Brookshire, Section Two” duly recorded in Plat Book 116, Page 186, Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry.

Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 1252 Chimney Swift Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306. Tax ID: 0415-86-5093 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof, or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is

North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on November 10, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Angier in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot No. 4, as shown on a plat entitled Property of James M. McDonald, dated 03/16/1994, as drawn by Stancil & Associates, R.L.S., P.A., and filed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Johnston County in Plat Book 41 at Page 417, reference being made herein for a more particular and accurate description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 370 Raeford Road, Angier, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers,

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

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.

Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 20-04206-FC02

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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC

greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1,

2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return

the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

Anchor Trustee Services, LLC

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: 1286298 - 9352

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JOHNSTON NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY 20 SP 99 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Mary Dublin Sanders and Jesse Earl Sanders, in the original amount of $48,483.98, payable to Household Realty Corporation, dated January 29, 2004 and recorded on February 2, 2004 in Book 2628, Page 38, Johnston County Registry.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Anchor Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Johnston County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse

RANDOLPH NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 185

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Hazel Shore (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Hazel Shore) to Laurel A. Meyer, Trustee(s), dated June 28, 2016, and recorded in Book No. 2500, at Page 803 in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on November 10, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Ramseur in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 20SP192 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DAVID LEE CHIPPS AND ALVENIA DIANE CHIPPS DATED APRIL 27, 1998 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1552 AT PAGE 650 IN THE RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 135

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Paul D. Clark, Heirs of Paul D. Clark: Wanda V. Clark (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Paul D. Clark) to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated September 11, 2007, and recorded in Book No. RE2045, at Page 720 in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on November 10, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Liberty in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Randolph

UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 19-CVS-658 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION ANTHIUM, LLC, Plaintiff, v.

All Lawful Heirs of Lutricia A. Gainey a/k/a Lutricia Massey Gainey; et al, Defendants.

ANTHIUM, LLC, Plaintiff, v.

All Lawful Heirs of Lutricia A. Gainey a/k/a Lutricia Massey Gainey; et al,

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 121

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Clayton A. Haile, Melanie S. Haile (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Clayton A. Haile and Melanie S. Haile) to Charles G. King, Trustee(s), dated February 14, 2002, and recorded in Book No. 13271, at Page 768 and re-recorded in Book No. 06905, at Page 0670 in Union 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 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 Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on November 12, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the

WAKE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY 18 SP 1532 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Robert Jones and Shelly Skidmore Jones, in the original amount of $268,900.00, payable to JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, dated December 17, 2010 and recorded on March 10, 2011 in Book 14293, Page 626, reformed by judgment recorded on July 8, 2019 in Book 17498, Page 1632, Wake County Registry.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Anchor Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 1917

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William F. Haire a/k/a William Haire (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): William F. Haire) to Bagwell, Holt, Smith, P.A., Trustee(s), dated January 8, 2016, and recorded in Book No. 16262, at Page 2671 in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Wake County Courthouse door, the Salisbury Street entrance in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on November 9, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Zebulon

door in Johnston County, North Carolina, at 2:00PM on November 3, 2020, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: All that certain property situated in the Township of Smithfield in the County of Johnston and state of North Carolina, being more fully described in a deed dated 06/05/1999 and recorded 06/07/1999, among the land records of the County and state set forth above, in Deed Volume 1836 and Page 358 and Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: 15071025 BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED as follows: Being a lot fronting 85.9 feet on the Northern right of way of Massey Street and also cornering with the property of Bill Smith and being platted in Plat Book 21, Page 145, of the Johnston County Registry, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point where the northern right of way of Massey Street intersects the eastern boundary line of the property of Bill Smith; thence from said point and place of beginning along the line of Bill Smith, North 10 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds East 109.28 feet to a point where Lots 39 and 40 of New Belmont formerly corned in the line of Bill Smith; thence along the line of said lots, North 60 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds West 49.65 feet to a point;

particularly described as follows: ALL that certain property situated in the Township of Columbia in the County of Randolph and State of North Carolina, being more fully described in a Deed dated 07/13/1982 and recorded 07/26/1982, among the Land Records of the County and State set forth above, in Deed Volume 1136 and Page 458.

thence a new line South 29 degrees 37 minutes 50 seconds West 102.88 feet to a point in the northern right of way of Massey Street and the southern boundary of Lot 40 of New Belmont; thence along said right of way, South 60 degrees 22 minutes 10 seconds East 85.90 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING. Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 1209 Massey Street, Smithfield, NC 27577.

Tax ID: 15071025 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof, or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1354 Salisbury Street, Ramseur, North Carolina.

See Deed recorded in Book 327 at Page 556 in the Randolph County Registry.

And being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:

Said property is commonly known as 1354 Salisbury Street, Ramseur, NC 27316.

FIRST TRACT: Being a Town Lot in Ramseur on Church and Columbia Streets: Beginning at a stone in the road (street), near the Futrell place, now C.A. Ward place, running thence North 58 deg. West 2 chains and 53 links to a stone in the edge of the road (street); thence, North 40 deg. East 1 chain to a stone; thence, South 58 deg. East 2 chains and 53 links; thence, South 40 deg. West 1 chain to the beginning, containing one-fourth (1/4th) of an acre, more or less.

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

SECOND TRACT: Beginning at an iron stake on the West side of the old stage road or street, running 57 and 1/2 deg.

West on Pugh line 2.68 chains to a stone and stake in said line; thence, North 40 deg. East 50 links to an iron stake; thence South 57 and 1/2 deg. East 2.68 chains to an iron stake on West side of the old stage road or street; thence, on said road 40 deg. West of South 50 links to the beginning corner, containing 13/100 of an acre more or less.

trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on November 3, 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 David Lee Chipps and Alvenia Diane Chipps, dated April 27, 1998 to secure the original principal amount of $74,405.92, and recorded in Book 1552 at Page 650 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: Loop, Staley, NC 27355 Tax Parcel ID: Present Record Owners: Chipps and Alvenia Diane Chipps

1556 Langley 8724525651 David Lee

County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an nip, a corner with Gilmer, DB 370, F. 554, said nip also being located S 71 deg. 37 min. 09 sec. E. 23.96 ft from a point in the center of SR 2429 (S. Kirkman St.) where the center line of SR 2488 (Dameron Ave) would meet the center of SR 2429 if extended, and running then with S. Kirkman St. as follows: S 00 deg. 57 min. 29 sec.

W. 98.26 ft to an nip; S 21 Deg. 48 min 32 Sec. W. 108.93 ft. CH. to an nip; S 42 deg. 03 min. 05 sec. W 128.0 ft to an nip, a corner with Gilmer, DB 320, P. 253; thence N 82 deg.

04 min. 05 sec. W 108.51 ft to an nip; thence N 83 deg. 18 min. 22 sec. W 353.10 ft to an eip in the Smith heirs line, WB 90 EP 331; thence with said line N 05 deg. 00 min, 00 sec.

E 276.58 ft to an eip, a corner with Scott, DB 476, P. 431; thence with the line of Scott and Church, DB 1055, P. 618, N 85 deg. 38 min. 35 sec. E 353.10 to a nip; thence S 04 deg.

14 min. 39 sec. W. 90.00 ft to an nip; thence N 83 deg. 12 min. 52 sec. E 218.07 ft to the point and place of beginning, containing 3.706 acres, more or less, according to survey for Carrie E. Gilmer, by Robert E. Wilson, Inc. RLS, dated 12/18/95. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 308 South Kirkman Street, Liberty, North Carolina.

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NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Order filed on September 9, 2020, in the above-captioned matter and pursuant to applicable law, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. as Commissioner (the “Commissioner”) will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the Union County Courthouse, 500 North Main Street, Monroe, North Carolina, on November 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. that certain parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the County of Union, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described property, to wit: Beginning at a point located in the centerline of Willoughby Road, the Southeast corner of Susie E. Houston Property, (Deed Book 290, Page 391); thence with Houston’s line and a line of Elnorah Massey property (Deed Book 112, Page 512) N. 24-37-07 W., passing an Old Iron at 27.70 feet distant

following real estate situated in Matthews in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that a certain property situated in the Township of Vance in the County of Union and State of North Carolina.

Being more fully described in a Deed dated 11/10/1994 and recorded 11/14/1994, among the land records of the County and State set forth above, in Deed Volume 748 and Page 242. Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: 07132381 Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5029 Poplar Glen Drive, Matthews, 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

instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Wake County, North Carolina, at 2:00PM on November 10, 2020, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot 7, Sycamore Creek Subdivision, as shown on that map recorded in Book of Maps 2003 at Page 1236, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 7413 Four Brothers Way, Willow Spring, NC 27592. Tax ID: 0312131 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One

in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 52, Taryn Meadows Subdivision, Phase 1, recorded in Book of Maps 2005, Pages 1559-1560, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8009 Spiderlily Court, Zebulon, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or

And Being more commonly known as: 1556 Langley Loop, Staley, NC 27355 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are David Lee Chipps and Alvenia Diane Chipps.

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

Property Address: 308 South Kirkman Street, Liberty, NC 27298 By fee simple deed from Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Trustee as set forth in Deed Book RE1961, Page 2113 and recorded on 2/24/2006, Randolph County Records.

The source deed as stated above is the last record of vesting filed for this property, There have been no vesting changes since the date of the above referenced source.

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

from the beginning pint of this call, said Iron being located within the 50 foot right of way for Willoughby Road 353.01 feet to a set Iron, a common corner with the Elnorah Massey Property; thence two more lines with the Massey property as follows: 1st, N. 65-57-48 E. 123.87 feet to a set iron; 2nd, S. 24-27-06 E. 353.00 feet to a nail set in the centerline of Willoughby Road, passing a set iron in the edge of the right of way. 30 feet distant from the end of this call; thence two lines along and with the centerline of Willoughby Road as follows: 1st, S. 7-41-42 W. 61.98 feet to a nail set in the centerline of the road; 2nd, S. 64-13-35 W. 61.94 feet to a nail set in the centerline of Willoughby Road. Being the point and place of beginning, according to a Boundary Survey and Plat thereof prepared by Carroll L. Rushing, NCRLS, dated March 25, 1994.

Address of property: Monroe, NC 28110 Parcel Number: Present Record Owners:

922

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WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner of the property is Mary Dublin Sanders.

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

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

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

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.

THISISACOMMUNICATIONFROMADEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

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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.

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.

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

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

The date of this Notice is October 13, 2020.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-110239

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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.

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not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). The successful bidder shall also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Commissioner’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. Section 7A-308(a) (1) unless the person entitled to enforce the instrument is exempt from paying these sums.

its sole discretion, if he believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. The Commissioner reserves the right to sell the real property either as a group or on an individual basis whichever will bring the highest bid(s). Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

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: 1088 - 1685

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 1-339.29 against the party or parties to the proceeding in possession by the presiding judge or clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Respectfully submitted this the 14th day of September, 2020.

HUTCHENS LAW FIRM LLP Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc., Commissioner Brandon M. Spleen, Esq. N.C. Bar No. 51156 Post Office Box 12497 Charlotte, NC 28220 Telephone: (704) 357-6262 Facsimile: (704) 357-6233

The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold to the highest bidder. The Commissioner reserves the right to require certified funds

If the Commissioner is unable to convey title to this property foranyreason,thesoleremedyofthepurchaseristhereturn of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Commissioner. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Commissioner, in

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.

Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof with a maximum amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

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

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

of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void

and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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.

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

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Mark T. Lowder, attorney at law, swears in Stanly County register of deeds Suzanne Lowder as president of North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds as her granddaughter Alanna Grace DiDio holds the Bible.

WHAT’S HAPPENING Church ordered to close due to virus outbreak Mecklenburg County North Carolina health officials ordered the United House of Prayer for All People to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.

Officials said the church has not cooperated with efforts to stem the virus’s spread.

At least three deaths and more than 121 confirmed cases of the virus have been linked to the church, which held a weeklong event earlier this month.

The church has continued to hold large gatherings despite recommendations not to do so and has failed to implement social distancing measures.

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Servicewomen killed in Alabama plane crash identified Union County Authorities have identified the two service members who were killed when their plane crashed in an Alabama neighborhood. Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett, 24, and Navy Lt. Rhiannon Ross, 30, were on a routine training flight out of Milton, Florida, when their plane crashed in Foley, Alabama.

Garrett, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, was a student aviator for the Coast Guard.

Garrett graduated from the academy in New London, Connecticut, in May 2019, and majored in marine and environmental sciences. She was a regimental activities officer and competed as a middle-distance runner in track and field.

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Stanly’s Suzanne Lowder named president of NC Assoc of Register of Deeds

By Jesse Deal Stanly County Journal ALBEMARLE — For the first time in 42 years, a Stanly County resident is the president of the NC Association of Registers of Deeds (NCARD).

Suzanne Lowder, Stanly County’s register of deeds since 2008, was sworn in as the NCARD president during a virtual session at her Albemarle office on Oct. 19, replacing Bertie County’s Annie Wilson.

“With this being a virtual swearing-in, it wasn’t as exciting as being at the conference where we normally do this,” Lowder told SCJ. “But I had my family here and the county manager was here, along with all my staff, so that part was really nice. I think the conference was supposed to be in Kitty Hawk, and my staff would not have been able to attend, so I’m happy that they were able to be a part of it.”

Lowder’s one-year term began after being voted into the position by North Carolina’s 100 reg- “The most exciting thing isters, whose collective goal is to is going around to all the be a custodian of records — a role that ranges from maintaining real different counties and seeing estate ownership records to hold- how they operate. We’re ing indexes of oaths, birth certifideveloping and studying cates and military discharges.

As the NCARD president, more efficient ways of how Lowder said her main focus in her we operate to better serve new position is to represent the association when it comes to com- our citizens in each county.” municating with public officials, the NC City & County Manage- Suzanne Lowder, Stanly County ment Association (NCCCMA), the Register of Deeds state and the general public.

“The most exciting thing is going around to all the different She began working in the regcounties and seeing how they operate,” Lowder said. “We’re devel- ister’s office in 1992 and took the oping and studying more efficient register of deeds’ position in 2008. ways of how we operate to better During her time there, she has served on a range of NCARD comserve our citizens in each county.”

In 1977, Lowder became a Stan- mittees: automation, executive, ly County resident after moving legislative, strategic long-range planning, vital records, education from Cabarrus County.

and website.

It wasn’t long before several of her fellow registers encouraged her to start the process of taking part in NCARD leadership roles.

“You start out as a historian and you work your way up from secretary, treasurer, second vice president, vice president and now president,” Lowder said. “With their encouragement and help, I’m now the president.”

The only other Stanly County register of deeds to hold the NCARD president role was Ray B. Crisco, who served in that position from 1977 to 1978. But the Stanly County office has been active ever since the county was formed in 1841 from Montgomery County.

Serving as a legal custodian of land transactions and other documents, the office is responsible and liable for canceling deeds of trust and mortgages.

In addition, the office “files and records deeds, deeds of trust, uniform commercial codes (UCCs), corporations, assumed names, military records, and other legal papers; registers and issues birth, death and marriage records as well as delayed records; cemetery records, grave removals, issues marriage licenses; and administers the oath to notaries public,” according to a formal letter provided by Lowder on the Stanly County Register of Deeds’ website.

Plenty of Halloween fun Aquadale Fire District in Stanly despite COVID improves insurance rating for homeowners

By David Larson Stanly County Journal

ALBEMARLE — In a year when most in-person large events are canceled or limited, parents may be less likely to let their children wander door to door for traditional Halloween trick-ortreating. But this unusual year has shown that locals can take initiative and find creative ways to celebrate holidays in safe, alternative ways rather than just skipping holidays.

So, instead of trick or treating, some parents may opt for the “trunk-or-treat.” This activity has been a growing trend anyway, but may get even more traffic this year because it allows children to have a similar experience of collecting candy from neighbors while walking in their costumes, but in the more controlled environment of a parking lot. Each vehicle in the parking lot is a station with candy for the kids, of-

ten decorated with spooky Halloween touches.

The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office has a yearly event, and on the department’s Facebook page, they announced, “The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone of our Annual Trunk-or-Treat. This year it will be on Thursday October 29, 2020 in the parking lot of the Court House from 6pm until 8pm. Hope to see you all there, thank you.”

Nearby in Locust, on Saturday, Oct. 31, the town will also be hosting a trunk-or-treat event at the Locust Athletic Complex.

The event, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., will “celebrate Halloween with free candy, trunk-or-treat style, from local churches and organizations!”

But the biggest draws will be to the City of Albemarle’s “Autumn Extravaganza 2020.” This an-

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By David Larson Stanly County Journal AQUADALE — After a visit from state inspectors from the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), a division of the N.C. Department of Insurance, the Aquadale Rural Volunteer Fire Department achieved a split rating of 6/9, improved from a 9 rating.

Chief Terry Smith says this is a victory for the approximately 2,800 southern Stanly County residents who live in the fire district, because, “It saves them money on their homeowners’ fire insurance policy.”

Smith said when people build a home in the district, he would get calls asking the insurance rating.

“And I hated to tell them that we were a nine, and that’s why all my members of our department and I said, ‘Well, we’re going to re-

quest the lower rate.’”

After a year on a waiting list, the OSFM inspector showed up and went over the paperwork and tests.

“They came down and they inspected our vehicles, all our fire training, our fire hydrants in our district (we have to test those once a year), how quickly we can respond to calls, and how many calls we run a year,” Smith said.

The testing all went well, except for one issue — about four roads in the district don’t have fire hydrants.

“We were well pleased with what we passed. The only thing I didn’t particularly like is when they ran all the fire hydrants down in the county, I hated to see these other roads left out.”

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CHARLOTTE — There’s a hole in Anderson, South Carolina. It opened suddenly in August when Chadwick Boseman, one of the city’s favorite sons and an international star for his role as the Black Panther, died after a quiet battle with cancer at just 43 years old.

Two months later, that void is slowly being stitched together by local artists who picked up their brushes to honor Boseman with a new outdoor art exhibit in downtown Anderson, a city of about 28,000 people.

Local artist Joey Withinarts started painting his take on Boseman’s image just hours after the news broke of his passing. His depiction is one of nearly 20 on display in the project sponsored by the city.

“The feeling behind it, words can’t even explain, even the way we bring it all together in different styles, it was just something everyone had to see,” Withinarts told The Associated Press.

Boseman rose to Hollywood stardom after taking on such iconic roles as Jackie Robinson, who integrated baseball, and the Black Panther. The Marvel superhero movie became one of the top-grossing films in history

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and he inspired millions with his character’s signature “Wakanda forever!” salute.

The accomplished actor never spoke publicly about his battle with colon cancer. He was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in 2016 and continued working while privately battling “countless surgeries and chemotherapy,” his family said in a statement.

Boseman’s resolve was awe-in-

spiring to Dawson.

“He’s showing us that no matter what you’re going through, whatever you’re fighting through, if you love what you love, don’t ever give up on your dream,” Withenarts told the AP. The exhibit, which opened to the public Thursday, features nearly twenty local South Carolina artists. The pieces lining the walls of the Wren Pavilion of-

fer different takes on Boseman’s life, from his teenage years to his iconic superhero role.

Local artist Troleum Dawson, who is a colon cancer survivor himself, says the project has brought the community closer.

“It shows all the different faces that he had and the smiles,” he said.

Many of the paintings show Boseman dressed as T’Challa, the king of Wakanda. Others capture his red-carpet smile, while one portrait depicts a young Boseman playing basketball at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson. That piece was given to the mayor and will be displayed at Boseman’s alma mater.

Exhibit organizer Herman Keith Jr. sees Boseman’s life as a message to young kids living in small towns like Anderson and beyond.

“The impact that he had on the world coming from the same place that we come from, under some of the same situations and conditions that we come from, and to see that he was able to affect the world the way that he did, it was very encouraging,” Keith said.

The artwork is being displayed on digital prints adhered to the walls of the pavilion. The city hopes to keep the exhibit open for at least a year.

drant to save money on your insurance, which their insurance will probably stay the same. And then the other homeowners that live within 1,000 feet of a hydrant that will be the ones that will be saving money.”

He said many homeowners had

the option to have water run down their road for hydrants when they built, but some chose not to.

“When the county ran the water line, people had a chance to sign on, to have water run down their road, and a lot of the homeowners didn’t choose to do that. And

I’m hoping now that they will, because I’d like to see hydrants on all the roads in our district.”

The change will go into effect Feb. 1, 2021, and homeowners will be responsible for contacting their insurance agents and requesting the lowered rates.

who find enough items to get “bingo” can go to the library to redeem their sheet for a goody bag.

“Boo Bingo” takes place over a twoweek period to encourage distancing. The last day to play is Oct. 30.

Also on Oct. 30, the Friday of Halloween weekend, there will be a free showing of the 1984 classic “Ghostbusters” at the City Lake Park amphitheater, accompanied by food trucks. The announcement of winners for the virtual costume

contest will be on Oct 30 as well.

New entries for the contest were closed Oct. 23, but voting continues until Oct. 29. Votes can be purchased for $1 each, with the money going to the United Way and other local charities.

Virtual ghost tours, called “Online Ominous Occurrences,” will be offered by the Stanly County Museum throughout the month instead of the usual ghost tours. A craft fair will also be held at Mar-

ket Station on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to all these virtual events and trunk-or-treats, local authorities are still expecting many families will be trick-ortreating as usual in Albemarle. To prepare, the city council passed a resolution to close Pee Dee Avenue until 9 p.m. in order to accommodate the crowds. The street will be shut starting at 5:30 p.m. between Miller Street and Ridge Street.

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A boy stands in front of two paintings of Chadwick Boseman during the opening of an art exhibit honoring the actor in his hometown of Anderson, S.C., on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020.

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“That’s why we’ve got a split rating of 6/9,” Smith said. “You have to be within 1,000 feet of a fire hy-

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nual series of events will this year incorporate social distancing and other adjustments.

The first event they call “Boo Bingo,” which is a game of bingo played as a scavenger hunt in downtown businesses. Each business will have one of the items on the bingo card hidden inside, and if a player finds it, the business will punch the bingo card. Those

WEEKLY CRIME LOG ♦ Whitley, Eric Lee (W M, 32) Arrest on chrg of Alter Court Documents (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 10/22/2020.

52) Arrested on Citation of Dwlr Impaired Rev, at 500 Leonard Av/ nc 24-27 Bypass E, Albemarle, on 10/23/2020.

♦ Sullivan, Justin Lee (W M, 31) Arrest on chrg of Fail To Pay Monies After Pjc, (M), at 726 Bost St, Albemarle, on 10/23/2020.

♦ Harris, Tavaras Lamar (B M, 28) Arrest on chrg of Resisting Public Officer, (M), at 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, on 10/20/2020.

♦ Lawler, Nicholas Adam (W M, 37) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female (M), at 1421 Short St, Albemarle, on 10/23/2020.

♦ Thompson, Bethany Diane (W F, 23) Arrest on chrg of Larc Merchant Prod Code Fraud, F (F), at 710 Nc 24-27 Bypass E, Albemarle, on 10/20/2020.

♦ Blackwell, Marc Lindsay Frabell (W M, 20) Arrest on chrg of Simple Possess Sch Vi Cs (M), at 24394 Nc 138 Hwy/us 52 Hwy S, Albemarle, on 10/23/2020. ♦ Taylor, Michael Shane (W M, 45) Arrest on chrg of Possess Methamphetamine (F), at 720 Nc 24-27 Bypass E, Albemarle, on 10/22/2020. ♦ Davis, David Todd (B M, 60) Arrest on chrg of Assault By Pointing A Gun (M), at 1109 Lundix St, Albemarle, on 10/23/2020. ♦ Trent, Cassie Marie (W F, 20) Arrest on chrg of Assault And Battery (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 10/24/2020. ♦ Ford, Kimmie Nmn (W M, 45) Arrest on chrg of Dv Protection Order Violation (M), at 737 N Third St, Albemarle, on 10/25/2020. ♦ Roberson, Sharon Marie (W F, 30) Arrest on chrg of Possess Methamphetamine (F), at 821 Bost St/love St, Albemarle, on 10/25/2020. ♦ Parker, Shelia Kimrey (W F,

♦ Fahy, Harry Michael (W M, 24) Arrest on chrg of Simple Assault, M (M), at 415 Richardson St, Albemarle, on 10/21/2020. ♦ Fahy, Harry Michael (W M, 24) Arrest on chrg of Assault By Pointing A Gun (M), at 126 S Third, Albemarle, on 10/21/2020. ♦ Fahy, Harry Michael (W M, 24) Arrest on chrg of Communicate Threats (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 10/21/2020. ♦ Emkin, Amanda Jean (W F, 33) Arrest on chrg of Resisting Public Officer, M (M), at 703 Mill St, Albemarle, on 10/21/2020. ♦ Smith, Eric Michael (W M, 41) Arrest on chrg of Possession Of Firearm

By Felon (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 10/21/2020. ♦ Smith, Eric Michael (W M, 41) Arrest on chrg of M/s/d/p Cs W/n 1000ft Of Park (F), at 126 Third St, Albemarle, on 10/21/2020. ♦ Smith, Eric Michael (W M, 41) Arrest on chrg of Pwimsd Sch Vi Cs (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on

10/21/2020. ♦ Smith, Eric Michael (W M, 41) Arrest on chrg of Maintain Veh/dwell/place Cs (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 10/21/2020. ♦ Corbett, Samuelle Breshaun (B /M/29) Arrest on chrg of 1) Breaking And Or Entering (f) (F) and 2) Larceny After Break/enter (F), at 134 N.hwy 49, Richfield, NC, on 10/25/2020 ♦ Lewis, Nicholas Alexander (W /M/36) Arrest on chrg of 1) Felony Larceny (F) and 2) Poss Stolen Goods/prop (f) (F), at 126 South 3rd St, Albemarle, NC, on 10/24/2020 ♦ Wright, Kevin Eugene (B /M/49) Arrest on chrg of Felony Probation Violation (F), at 126 S Third Street, Albemarle, NC, on 10/24/2020 ♦ Harward, Bobby Dale (W /M/50) Arrest on chrg of 1) Possess Methamphetamine (F), 2) Possess Drug Paraphernalia (M), 3) Possession Of Firearm By Felon (F), 4) Surrender By Surety (F), and 5) Probation Violation (F), at 12526 Nc 138 Hwy, Norwood, NC, on 10/23/2020 ♦ Smith, Lee Adam (W /M/35) Arrest on chrg of 1) Assault By Pointing A Gun (M), 2) Assault By Pointing A Gun (M), and 3) Communicate Threats (M), at Flint Ridge Road, Albemarle, NC, on 10/23/2020 ♦ Carpenter, Derrick Allen (B /M/22) Arrest on chrg of 1) Second Degree Arson (F) and 2) Second Degree Burglary (F), at 136 South Third St, Albemarle, NC, on 10/23/2020 ♦ Maples, Bryan Lewis (W /M/36) Arrest on chrg of Fugitive From

Justice, F (F), at 1108 Pennington Rd, Albemarle, NC, on 10/23/2020 ♦ Honeycutt, Jamie Brandon (W /M/33) Arrest on chrg of 1) Possess Methamphetamine (F), 2) Possess Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 3) Other - Free Text (M), at 126 South Third St, Albemarle, NC, on 10/23/2020 ♦ Hartsell, Charles Shane (W /M/40) Arrest on chrg of Assault And Battery (M), at 32003 Bell Rd, Richfield, NC, on 10/23/2020 ♦ Ferguson, Roger Wayland (W /M/18) Arrest on chrg of 1) Pwimsd Mda/mdma (F) and 2) Possess Drug Paraphernalia (M), at Hwy 24/27, Albemarle, NC, on 10/23/2020 ♦ Wingler, Maggie Blake (W /F/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) First Deg Sex Exploit Minor (F) and 2) Second Deg Sex Exploit Minor (F), at 20072 Efird Rd, Albemarle, NC, on 10/22/2020 ♦ Carpenter, Derrick Allen (B /M/22) Arrest on chrg of 1) Obtain Property False Pretense (F) and 2) Possess Stolen Motor Vehicle (F), at Tom Road, Albemarle, NC, on 10/22/2020 ♦ Wheeler, Travis Allen (W /M/27) Arrest on chrg of 1) Possess Methamphetamine (F) and 2) Possess Drug Paraphernalia (M), at 100 Coyle Rd/nc Hwy 200 S, Stanfield, NC, on 10/21/2020 ♦ Mauldin, Douglas Wayne (W /M/27) Arrest on chrg of Larceny Of Motor Vehicle (f) (F), at Love Mill Rd, Stanfield, NC, on 10/21/2020 ♦ Allen, Emanuel Lamont Clark (B /M/23) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female, M (M), at 203 Doody Ave, Norwood, NC, on 10/21/2020

DEATH NOTICES ♦ Robert Max Gurley, 54 of Albemarle, passed away October 18. ♦ Garland Lee Ussery, 69, originally of Norwood, passed away October 19. ♦ Doris Marie Whitley Mabry, 89, of Norwood, passed away October 20. ♦ Herman Guilford Lipe, 98, of Millingport, passed away October 22. ♦ Ann Marie Daddino Smith, 47, of Albemarle, passed away October 22. ♦ Judie Pickler Caudle, 96, of Albemarle, passed away October 22. ♦ Julia Greene Whitley, 101, of Norwood, passed away October 22. ♦ Janice Carol Hinson, 82, of Oakboro, passed away October 23. ♦ Rachel Maxine Eudy Chandler, 92, of Albemarle, passed away October 24. ♦ Mary Doris Blake Burnette, 81, of Oakboro, passed away October 25.

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I understand seriousness the virus Hydromer and the need in it” (Psalm 118:24).

Salisbury are orders thanks to local or state governments, a majority of Americans to take precautions, but I’m uneasy with how people who simply ask switching their operation I know that during this challenging time of social distancing, Inback Fayetteville, a minister began a p are having to adjust to what is being called the “new normal.” questions about the data, and when things can start getting to working from home or losing a job, it may be difficult to “rejoice and seniors throughout Cumberland Count Some of these orders extend at least through the end of this month. normal are treated in some circles with contempt. be glad” as the Bible tells us to do.

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Twitter Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor nitary wet markets. Some believe it came out of a economic and financial means. Diplomacy has obviously not worked Metrics and Evaluation model most oft cited bythanks members of the for banned testing andhygiene contact tracing, or with the realization will The communique contained businessman’s to Hunter tweeting of the link and suspended accounts that that we tried tohave and Chinese honesty Adam Schiff hercommunist | Frank Hill, senior editor he army.opinion to bringthe China into the civilized world of 21st century health, Trump administration, the expected need for hospital beds at to isolate those who are most vulnerable and let everyone else work. brokering a meeting with Joe Biden. spread it, including that of White House press secretary Kayleigh from our igorous verifiable policing regulation of and fair trade. Totalitarian communist regimes never take the blame claimed, withoutand peak outbreak was revised down by over 120,000, the number of Which raises the third question: What exactly can we do?

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Some they need to start answering serious questions, or they will fall prey was biased against him.

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Americans rightly distrust the the world like any other modern nation. many American people dying at home. apologized for having tweeted the institutionsestablishment. seem deeply prone.

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Some scientists suggest that the number Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, Other media members have overtly made the case that the story of Silicon Valley Leftists. .S. as the premier superpower in the world and of identified cases could be an order of magnitude lower than the host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of will DailyWire. shouldn’t be taken seriously.

NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell reported The result of journalistic and social media overreach not be e reserve currency with their renminbi. number of people who could have had coronavirus and not been tested. com. that the email scandal be Russian disinformation; Politico Americans’ quiet acquiescence to the new Informational Elite. It reported that 50 former intelligence officials posited that the story will be frustration and anger. was indeed Russian disinformation. In this, they followed the lead of Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who claimed, without evidence, Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, EWS that the Biden story was a Russian dirty trick — despite the fact host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire. that director of national intelligence John Ratcliffe openly denied com.

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ES under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home fallen into place. I understand the seriousness of the virus and the need s dissipates cavalierofmanner in which China about the origin the with how people who simply ask or state governments,The a majority Americans to takelied precautions, but I’mofuneasy WEEK, virus, according to members theand federal government, That would mean that the fatality rate is actually far lower thanNew “THIS IS THE DAY the has made, let us rejoice and be glad Hydromer in Concord and Sarum Brewing Co. in WHEN IofWAS GROWING UP, the rules of our house were Care Improvement This landmark legislation aims to improve y forTHIS this covered up its spread tried tolord tell the world there were only what is being called the “new normal.” questions about the data, and when things can start getting backInc. to Act. 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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If you made aare mistake orin broke the rules,and you would 3,341 related deaths led to worldwide panic, economic collapse extend at least through the end of this has month. normal treated some circles with contempt.our mental health services for both veterans and transitioning service the curve in the novel coronavirus outbreak.

The excitement wasout what are we expecting in terms of a second wave?

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They’ve left their jobs predict how many people will die in a second wave.

This is the be glad” as the Bible tells us to do.

However, as a Christian, husband These stories from throughout our region continue to provide valuable lesson in accountability.

Today, liquidity these areto values pandemic has also left more one be that “we debt plus trillions Federal Reserve to the I instill in my skyrocket. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 ess can briefing just don’t know more yet” ifin the process ofbackup returning back normalcy. to stay at home; they’ve practiced social distancing; in many places, most important problem because experts maintain that the virus is and dad, the Easter holiday has reminded me of just how much we hope, inspiration and supplies to people in need and our son outlets. and thatIfguide myThe life andwere worknot as your representative. people feeling this care ong flu,” markets financial theNo. U.S. dollar the reserve ders will 1977 extend into May. andyoung government works for us, and we have the right to askisolated those and contemplating suicide. That is whyhealth they’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.

In 2016, when mytocommittee set outthe toemergency overhaul the Toxic orders arelegislation needed dence the currency, would be able fund any of these xtendthat it, questions should bewe asked as not to the questions.

And longer stay-at-home in place allisover thenow more than ever. By easing the transition The result: a reduction inwithout expected hospitalization and death. in the fall.IAnd that means we will be people faced with eithergrants renewed Lenten and pandemic.

While throughout our to communities continue to step up, Substances Control Act, I was reminded of this lesson. thought from active duty, providing suicide prevention programs, in China. measures immediate fear of rampant inflation and currency the answers should not be vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, These recent According to the University of Washington Institute for Health lockdowns for large swaths of the population, with wide-scale For me, my faith is an important part of my daily life and decision I am glad initiatives we have passed in Congress, like the Easter seasons we sitting included hold bad and increasing oversight and review of mental health services,Paycheck this ID-19 depreciation.it was critical that in our abundance of caution.” thelegislation, more people, at ways hometofeeling isolated and/or anxious about accomplishments Metrics and Evaluation model most oft cited by members of the testing and contact tracing, or with the realization thatsupporting we will have making.

As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, people and accountable who break the rules pollute our air and legislation takes criticalare steps forward toself-employed provide for our veterans. etely has to pay for their ways and decisions through provide a China lained in detail to the people ofactors this state who aberrant when they can getand back to providing for their families, will demand Trumpout administration, theand expected for hospital bedsahas at tonot isolate those who are vulnerable and lettoeveryone else work.

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Are affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reach families and workers.

Please know that I’ll Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to force companies who are Earlier this year, I heard from constituents who were denied access to we bring China into the civilized world of 21st century health, hygiene of hope how that odels predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they will and ventilators by nearly 13,000 the number of overall deaths by we capable of rolling out tens of millions of tests over the next few affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on common sense and targeted solutions so that responsible for polluting drinking water to pay theagain, research the VA Burn Pit Registry only because they served in Syria, which gulation of and fair trade.

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Through faith and by helping one another, I am gatherings, church services andled many more celebrations we wanted to encourage when we re-wrote law and I applaud covered countries.

In as June, my colleagues in a letterafter to our is tohome offer That is, unless an exogenous event happens such as the Chernobyl gster tendency among people to treat those measures are understandable, they should this also have an expiration date. church services andsome hold be open or closed, whether we ought to pursue — Sweden style — a Americans are not going to stay home for months on end, and confident we will emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary sacrifices for the greater good of the country and effort toSome holdback Chemours Co. accountable.

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Not in of any way, Affairs Robert Wilkie and asked him to expand and many more government more liberalized society that presumes wide spread, or whether we they certainly will not do so on the basis of ever-evolving models, In this same spirit, I continue to be inspired by stories of humanity are over. thepeople additional funding Ithe helped secureSo this year to address PFAS invigilantthe registry to include these servicemembers who were exposed to ately programor of are Reagan, led directly toshape, dissolution ofwhile the Soviet Unionremain ey are$120 conspiracy theorists who or form. we should and stay safe, at afterdown our own to lock further. our especially asmeeting statistics roll indangerous that look everyone like theThankfully, lower-end the model neighbors neighbors.

I wish Easter, as well as and Passover, joyous accountable, region. helping It also builds the time community engagement I with toxins. secretary agreed replieda to me dought equipment inor1989. they get themselves others sick. theoff same we shouldn’t get comfortable this so-called “new celebrating We’ve seen case fatality rates — the number of deaths divided by estimates in terms of death and the upper-end estimates in terms temporary In Concord, a high school senior named Tanner used his own celebration and pray we can all continue to keep faith, practice hosted in aFayetteville with the EPA in 2018 and why I invited EPA recently, saying they have begun the process to extend the registry to $65 billion Perhaps COVID-19 isbad China’s Chernobyl. weby can solve tioning government at all levels become normal.”

State Journal Wednesday, April 15,buy 2020 the number offor identified COVID-19 cases —aAndrew but both the and numerator ofpossibility economic damage. transparency and honestyand from our confident that we will get money to 3-D printer plastic to face shields for We need necessary safety guidelines remain sacrifices are society Administrator Wheeler to to meet with these deserving veterans.

Senators in Washington are already about themake e citizensproblems. living in a free were supposed Nottalking one back little bit.Fayetteville and the denominator are likely wrong.

We don’t know how many scientific experts — we need to know what they know, what they health care workers out of his own home. through this together. local leaders in August.

I will rest until solve PFAS issue, Every day, it is an honor to be Fort Bragg’s congressman and be able ment in China $1.2 trillion in debt wenot owe them aswe one waythe to get over. of China forgiving people have actually died coronavirus.

Some sources don’t and they hope totoknow what theyand don’t. and this isdamage a step inthey the right direction. represent anufacturing China to of “pay” the havesuggest causedthe thehas US.also Don’t holdwhen your we go along in all this, of course, isfor my family.

I’m Stacey Matthews written under the pseudonym Sisteryou Toldjahour entire region. These recent accomplishments number has been overestimated, given that classification for cause We’re grown-ups, and we’re willing to follow their advice. But IAfter think of accountability, I also think of our to Legalare all examples of how government should work. When we listen billion the in virus, and breath waitingWhen a Chinese “Jubilee” to ahappen but ask your elected tching I’m worried Ifor will. and is regular contributor tocommitment RedState and Insurrection. of death, particularly among elderly patients, can be variable.

Some they need to start answering serious questions, or they will prey our to veterans and ensuring the programs that were designed to people back home and hold thefall government accountable, we can venue hold China accountable in tangible financial ways forto help N1 virusis(swine flu) representatives during the 2009 pandemic, sources suggest the number is dramatically underestimated, since to the same lack of institutional faith to which all other American effective solve problems. I’ll continue to work across the aisle on common sense we areprecautions, now this disaster. extra because all them of thisare brings up and easily accessible. That is one reason why last manyas people are dying home. institutions seem prone. week Ithey was thrilled to seetoPresident Donald Trump sign into S. solutions to protect our community and support our veterans, the nemies in the It is at about timenot expected operate as responsible citizens oflawdeeply es of a painful experience I’d prefer to are repeat.

Even more importantly, we have no clue how many Americans 785, the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health military and their families. theeasily worldmost like any other modern nation. me lose sleep is how everyone has actually have coronavirus. Some scientists suggest that the number Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, ng American of identified host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire. ecret that theycases could be an order of magnitude lower than the obbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor number of people who have had coronavirus and not been tested. com. he world and minbi.

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SPORTS SIDELINE REPORT NHL

Karmanos, former Hurricanes executive, fired by Penguins Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Monday the dismissal of assistant general manager Jason Karmanos. Karmanos, the son of Carolina Hurricanes minority owner Peter Karmanos Jr., has worked for the Penguins for the past six years. The younger Karmanos followed former Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford to Pittsburgh in 2014 and they won two Stanley Cups together.

Karmanos, 46, was named GM of the Penguins’ American Hockey League team just over six weeks ago. Rutherford did not give a reason for the sudden dismissal.

Wake Forest upsets No. 19 Virginia Tech The Demon Deacons forced timely turnovers and won the ground game to beat the Hokies

By J.D. Brasier The Associated Press WINSTON-SALEM — Walkon freshman safety Nick Andersen had three interceptions, Christian Beal-Smith ran for 129 yards and Nick Sciba kicked three field goals to help Wake Forest beat No. 19 Virginia Tech 23-16 on Saturday.

Andersen stopped two deep Hokies drives. His third interception ended their final possession.

After the game, Andersen was atop the shoulders of teammates chanting “scholly! scholly!” (scholarship) and “Rudy! Rudy!” (from the movie) as they carried him off the field. A few minutes later, Andersen was treated for a bloody cut on his chin.

“Just a little glue here on the chin,” said Andersen, a Virginia native. “No biggie.”

“That kid’s the definition of a Wake Forest football player,” Wake quarterback Sam Hartman said pointing out Andersen’s grittiness and determination. “When guys like that make plays, it really makes you excited. The kid’s a warrior, he’s a battler.”

After the game, Wake coach Dave Clawson mentioned that Andersen might receive the first scholarship that becomes “available.” “We’re definitely taking care of that next semester.”

Listed as a co-starter on the pregame depth chart, Andersen already had captured admiration from Hartman, who joked he played a role in Anderson’s ascension up the depth chart by throwing him interceptions in practice.

Beal-Smith set the tone for the Demon Deacons (3-2, 2-2 ACC) with a 58-yard run on the game’s

“When guys like that make plays, it really makes you excited. The kid’s a warrior, he’s a battler.”

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman on walk-on safety Nick Anderson, who had three interceptions in the win first series. He later added runs of 26 and 19 yards.

Hartman threw only 17 times Saturday, completing 12 for 110 yards. But he scrambled 9 yards for the game’s first score.

Hendon Hooker threw for 223 yards and ran for another 98 for the Hokies (3-2, 3-2), who had won six of the previous seven games between the schools.

Hooker completed 17 of 33 passes and rushed 17 times. He connected with James Mitchell on a 39-yard TD pass.

“They (the Deacons) play a bit of a bend-but-don’t-break defense, but they challenged us more on the outside and we didn’t make any big plays throwing the ball,” Tech coach Justin Fuente said. “We weren’t very effective down there.”

Sam Johnson made a 54-yard field goal to pull the Hokies within a touchdown with 2:38 left, but the Deacons recovered an onside kick and later punted to pin the Hokies deep with a less than a minute to play, setting the stage for Andersen’s third interception.

Following a home sweep of Virginia and Virginia Tech in back-toback weeks, the resurgent Deacons — the 24-point opening-game loss to No. 1 Clemson is looking better every week — ride momentum into their second road game of the year at Syracuse.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Hall of Fame Jackson State coach Gorden dead at 90 Jackson, Miss.

W.C. Gorden, a Hall of Fame coach who led Jackson State to a 28-game Southwestern Athletic Conference winning streak while building a league power in the late 1980s, died last Friday. He was 90. Considered JSU’s winningest coach, Gorden went 119-47-5 from 1976-91.

The Tigers won eight SWAC titles and reached the NCAA playoffs nine times under Gorden, who worked two years as athletic director at the historically black college after retiring as coach.

Gorden was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

AUTO RACING

Hamilton gets recordsetting 92nd F1 win Paris Lewis Hamilton won the Portuguese Grand Prix Sunday for his record-setting 92nd victory of his Formula One career, breaking a tie with the retired Michael Schumacher. Hamilton is also poised to equal Schumacher’s record seven championships this season.

The 35-year-old Hamilton has 71 wins in just 173 races since replacing Schumacher at Mercedes, a stunning win ratio of 41%, while his 92 wins from 262 starts (about 35%) edges him ahead of Schumacher’s 91 in 306 (30%). Hamilton also has the most pole positions (97 to Schumacher’s 68) and podium finishes (161-155).

SOCCER

Cantor to receive US Soccer Hall media award Fisco, Texas Andrés Cantor, famous for his screams of “Goooooaaal!” during soccer broadcasts, has won the Colin Jose Media Award given annually by the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame. Cantor will receive the award at next year’s induction ceremony that will include former U.S. captain Carlos Bocanegra, who was elected this year, and anyone elected in 2021.

Cantor, who turns 58 on Dec. 22, is lead announcer for Telemundo Deportes. He has worked the last eight men’s World Cups, the last two Women’s World Cups and several Olympics going back to 1984.

ANDREW DYE | COURTESY OF THE ACC

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the Demon Deacons’ 23-16 upset Saturday of Virginia Tech at Truist Field in Winston-Salem.

American runner Leeper loses appeal to use prosthetic legs The 31-year-old wants to compete in the Tokyo Games next summer

By Graham Dunbar The Associated Press GENEVA — An American runner who uses two prosthetic legs lost an appeal Monday in his bid to try to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld a decision by the governing body of track and field that had ruled Blake Leeper gets a competitive advantage against able-bodied runners because of the added height his prostheses give him.

“This means that Mr. Leeper cannot compete in the Olympic Games or (World Athletic Series) competitions with the prostheses he uses at present,” World Athletics said in a statement.

The 31-year-old Leeper, who was born with no legs below the knee, can challenge the ruling at the Swiss supreme court before the Olympics open in July 2021.

“I will never give up and will continue to do all I can to compete and be judged by standards that are non-discriminatory, in every way,” the 400-meter runner said.

Leeper said in a statement released by his lawyers that the International Paralympic Committee’s rules on the subject are racially biased against Black athletes. His legal team said the height limit was based on data drawn from “height proportions of Caucasians and Asians,” not Black athletes.

CHARLIE NEIBERGALL | AP PHOTO

Blake Leeper waves to the crowd before the men’s 400-meter dash at the U.S. Championships athletics meet in Des Moines, Iowa, in July 2019.

“This part of the (court) decision was racially discriminatory and thus against public policy,” said Leeper’s lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler.

The case was similar to the one lodged by Oscar Pistorius. The South African runner was cleared to compete in able-bodied events after CAS found his carbon-fiber blades did not give him an advantage.

Pistorius went on to compete at the 2012 London Olympics and reached the semifinals in the 400 meters. One month later, at the

Paralympics, Leeper took silver behind Pistorius in the 400.

Kessler also represented Pistorius.

In Leeper’s appeal at CAS, the three judges ruled his prostheses “enabled him to run at a height that was several inches taller than his maximum possible height if he had intact biological legs.”

World Athletics said the prostheses gave him the legs of a 6-foot-8 man, although he would be 5-foot-9 “with biological legs.”

“This increased leg length gives Mr. Leeper an artificial perfor-

mance advantage over 400m of ‘several seconds,’“ the track body said.

Leeper, however, won a partial victory. CAS decided that the burden to prove if prosthetic legs give a competitive advantage or not should shift from the athlete to the governing body.

Breach of public policy is among the few grounds that Swiss federal judges can intervene in an appeal against a CAS verdict. The sports court said the full verdict in Leeper’s case will be published

by Wednesday.

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‘The Last Dance’ No arms, no issue for director talks project Pakistan snooker player on Jordan’s Bulls Mohammad Ikram uses his chin The 10-part as a cue stickdocumentary will air over five Sundays

By Muhammad Yousaf

By Tim Reynolds The Associated Press The Associated Press

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A California man could get 15 months in prison for making threats toward college athletic teams — including the Gonzaga basketball team after it defeated Duke in 2018.

KEVIN L. DORSEY | NC A&T ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS PHOTO North Carolina A&T receiver Elijah Bell, pictured in 2017 against North Carolina Central, is among the HBCU draft hopefuls who was affected by the canceled events due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Government seeks 15-month HBCU NFLinhopefuls adjust after sentence football game threat canceled pro days, combine “The privilege of engaging “Justthe world with because we online comes are from with great smaller responsibility.” schools Jessica Knight, doesn’t assistant mean U.S. attorney we can’t compete.”

De’Montrez Burroughs, South Carolina State receiver

The California man made similar threats following a Duke loss The coronavirus pandemic has made it even harder for players Byunder-the-radar Andrew Welsh-Huggins toThe make an impression on Associated Press teams

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A California man’s anger over his Bysports Kyle Hightower teams’ setbacks went far The Associated Press fan’s emobeyond the average tions and must be punished with DE’MONTREZ time in prison, the Burroughs government looked at it asofhis best shotsentencto acsaid ahead the man’s complish his NFL dream. ing in federal court.

The SouthRippy, Carolina State seDaniel of Livermore, nior receiver had the dates cirCalifornia, used Facebook Mescled on his calendar.a shooting First, theat senger to threaten Bulldogs’ annual pro during day onits Ohio State University March 19, followed a week latannual game against Michigan, erand by the first-ever NFLplayers combine vowed to hurt on event held for draft the football team andprospects then-head from Historically Blackauthorities Colleges coach Urban Meyer, and Universities who didn’t resaid. ceiveRippy’s invitations to the national sentencing was set for combine Indianapolis.

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comment ahead of sentencing.

An indictment unsealed late last year in federal court in Cocan’t compete.” lumbus accused Rippy, 29, of But never makingthat the opportunity “electronic commucame. nication” threat from CaliforSouth Carolina State’s pro nia during the game between day and the HBCU combine beOhio State and the University of came part of a growing list of Michigan on Nov. 24, 2018. The events because of the game canceled was played in Columbus coronavirus pandemic.

While that year, and Ohio State won small school and borderline draft 62-39. prospects from acrossa shooting the counRippy threatened at try be hurt by ainlack of simthewill school, saying a Facebook ilar events,toHBCU players may message the university, “I’m beseriously hit hardest without them going to hurt the and stuthe Regional Combine Invitadents and all of the players from tional that HBCU in to re-a the football team,”players according cent years had previously used to statement of facts filed with Ripboost their draft stock. py’s July plea agreement.

“When you’re coming out ofRipan In separate messages, HBCU, know that teams py alsoyou threatened “tothe injure or are to be looking at Divikillgoing specific players, their famision I talent and first,” ly members thesaid headKansas coach,” City Chiefs defensive the document said. back Alex Brown, a SC State alum. threats “With Rippy made similar this HBCU combine, that’s difagainst Gonzaga University on ferent.

I wish wepage had three that when its Facebook days I before was coming out. It game, was gonna the football after bethe a chance to have all the teams Gonzaga men’s basketball looking at those guys.” team defeated Duke Universifour 21, HBCU were tyOnly on Nov. 2018,players the governselected in the 2019 draft with a ment revealed for the first time full predraft process, though 32 in an Oct. 7 court filing. Rippy is made Week rosters. a Duke fan,1the government said.

The 51 players invited to the “Yeah and when I get my HBCU combine were trying to hands on the players from the position themselves to do the same. The list also included Florida A&M University quarterback Ryan Stanley and North Carolina

basketball team there going to die one by one,” that posting said, according to federal prosecutors.

Central defensive linemantoDariRippy later apologized the us Royster, the Mid-Eastern Athschool. letic“Rippy’s Conference offensive and anger and frustration defensive players of the year, reat the loss of his sports teams spectively. went beyond the usual shout“Does exposure ing at theextra television as the help? clock Yes, it does.

But once it’s taken ticks down the final seconds that away limits certain guysJessica to get manyit of us experience,” their filmanout there,” U.S. said attorMorKnight, assistant gan State coach Tyrone Wheatney, argued in a court filing. ley,Instead, a first-round pick by the New Rippy’s threat during York Giants in 1995.

“It limits the the Ohio State game sent authorpro itiesscouts into afrom panicactually as theyseeing tried these guysout one-on-one, to look to figure where he was and at them and physically place eyes whether he posed an imminent on them.toToa get some offilled the questhreat stadium with tions answered up close 100,000 people, Knight and said.personal.”

“The privilege of engaging Aside chance to with thefrom worldgetting online acomes with run the 40-yard dash and comgreat responsibility,” Knight plete and agility said. other “The strength recommended sendrills in front of scouts from the tence reflects the multiple crimNFL’s 32 franchises, players were inal decisions Rippy made every going to sent get the chance to intertime he a threatening comview with team executives on the munication to a player, coach or first dayand of the the law HBCU combine school enforcement event. resources expended responding are still conducting intoTeams those threats.” terviews and video Rippy,byaphone Michigan fan conwho ferencing, but those are grew up in Grand Rapids,capped Michat three per week, said27agent Auigan, moved at age to Caligustine Wiggins, whose in clients fornia, where he worked fast include food butBurroughs. couldn’t maintain a res“It’s harder to garner interidence, the government said. est and understand where the interest is for clients than in years past,” Wiggins said. “It’s a slightly different pivot.”

SAMUNDRI, Pakistan — Mohammad Ikram JASON HEHIR was a kid theatstands leans over the snooker table, hisinface almostintouchBoston Garden on April 20, 1986, the day that his ing distance behind the white ball as he assesses Michael then Jordan scored playoff-record options, knocks it witha his bearded chin.63 points.

At the other end of the table a moment later, a red was ainto Christmas giftpocket. from his father, who ballItsinks the corner stuck a anote promising “Two the Airnudge With twist of the neck thistickets way, orto a lighter Jordan Show” in his stocking that holiday another, the 32-year-old Ikram has workedseaout how son. a gift Hehir will never to potIt’s snooker balls without theforuse of a cue stick. get, hiswithout currentarms. seatHe forlives in a dusty ruHethough was born another Jordan show of sorts is in Punjab provral town in the northeast of Pakistan considerably better. wouldn’t ince.

He hasn’t let anything stop him“I from fulfilling is the director of the the game of snooker. hisHehir childhood dream of playing call it a ESPN and Netflix production Ikram remembers watching“The other children playing Last Dance,” 10-part documenon dusty pool atables outside his homechallenge. when he wasI a tary series that debuts April 19 and 10-year-old kid. He always wished one day he could would call it tells play the story of Jordan’s final Chi- to work out how. also the game, but just needed a privilege.” cago season in 1997-98 “At Bulls that time, I wished I hadthat arms so that I could culminated in a sixth NBA title. play the game, too,” Ikram told The Associated Press.

Hehir’s task: Take 10,000his hours Hehir, Eventually he devised ownof styleJason and later went archived footage, add interviews to a nearby club, looking for a game. director of “The with moredidn’t than believe 100 people, “People me inand the club that I could turnwith it into of tele- Last Dance” play myabout chin,”8½ hehours said, “but vision. they gradually started admiring wouldn’t it a challenge,” my“Iskills when call I started hitting Hehir said.

“I would it a privilege.” the cue ball with the call chin.”

“People didn’t The series wasNadeem, moved upowntwo months to proMohammad believe new me in vide with something er of content-starved the Cue Club infans Samunto watch during the coronavirus pandemic. dri, recalled the time about 10 the club that I ESPN wasago originally planning release the or 12 years when Ikram ap- tocould documentary in June, coinciding with play whatwith proached him with a request to would have been this season’s NBA Finals. my chin, but play snooker.

It will run over five Sundays ending May 17, “I told him ‘no you cannot do they gradually with two one-hour this,’” Nadeem said.broadcasts It’s a goodeach week.

“I’m happy if we can bring littlestarted bit of light to thing Ikram didn’t take no afor people in a dark time here,” Hehir said. “Sports an answer. admiring my are“When such an our cultural fabric heindelible first hitpart theofball skillshole when and lacking ... there’s a significant in I with his chin,that it simply amazed enjoyment that people feel, the escape that peome because it was as good as started hitting ple can feelsnooker from everyday life that sports brings any other player could the cue ball us.” have hit it with cue in hand,” The accelerated launch has only added a with thetochin.”

Nadeem said. hectic time for Hehir and his team.

So Ikram started making the There has been much anticipation about the 12-kilomoter (7 1/2-mile) daily Mohammad documentary, which in Hehir’s mind came totrip to the club, where he plays gether much faster than such a project usually Ikram on the seven snooker tables. does.

Ikram has won at least three “Normally, to doand anhis hourlong local tournaments pop- archival documentary from start it takes ularity is growing fastto — finish, not only in his about hometown a year from the inception of the idea to the re- atbut also across Pakistan, mainly because of media search to doing all the shooting to getting it all tention. together, out, mapping it out, Ikram, storyboarding who has two ityounger brothers and five editing, sisters, getting holds notesa back, takesinabout a younger specialit place his mother’s year,” Hehir said.

“We’re doing 10 of those.

And heart. we“Ihad a little bit over years do itbut so we’re don’t go out and two watch himtoplay his father already working at five times our normal rate.” has seen him playing and we are happy for him,” The pandemic further matters.

Ikram’s mother, Razia Bibi,complicates said. “We used to say that Hehir team finishing things up while had heand got his arms, heare would have been very happy. But separated, connecting through Zoom meetings now the whole world will be happy when they see him but largely in isolation at their own laptops to playing.” getIkram the last pieces of the story ready to air. said he wanted to show off his snooker skills The documentary goes deeper than just 1997abroad and was hoping to get some support from the 98, though that the overriding government andseason PrimeisMinister Imrantheme.

Khan, the It also serves a retrospective of Jordan’s bas-to vicformer cricketas star who led the Pakistan team ketball life,1992 fromWorld his college tory in the Cup. days at North Carolina his rise theand NBA. “I through wish, I could go atop abroad play in front of othHehir knows there is an ongoing buildup and er people and bring fame to Pakistan,” Ikram said, as anticipation thetable, documentary, he rested his surrounding right leg on the flexed his and neck and stillagain feels nervousness.

Hewith met with Jordan yet hit the cue ball his chin andsevpotted a eral times over the course of the project, includred ball in the long pocket. ing three sit-down interviews that are part of the documentary.

“I hope that people will like it as much as we did,” Hehir said.

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For Nutbush residents He also cited a widespread fear the threat of overburdened of being unnecessarily exposed to fear of contracting the v itals, states across the country matched with the worry th the virus. onverting convention centers, “All around, people are scared,” could lose stores that are ts facilities and performance the neighborhood. Offici he said. es into backup treatment sites Stanly County Journal for Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Their fears are not unfounded. ven’t said if stores would oronavirus 6 patients.

In this majority-black city along the Gateway facility was hat some Memphis, Tenthe Mississippi River, lawmakers If they did, shopping wo e, residents don’t get is why in agreements that the Trump ad- for re ited exchange during Thursday’s more difficult and community leaders have been come city, a shopping center in the debate that was prompted by news ministration struck with Guateespecially those who ar sounding the alarm they dle of a predominantly black, mala, Honduras and Elfor Salvador that court-appointed lawyersover have what have no means of transpo see as a disturbing trend of the viincome residential neighborbeen unable to find parents of 545 last year but says he will end “detto stores located farther aw ruswho killing at a policies, d has been chosen. including a corchildren wereAfrican separatedAmericans from rimental” effort to make their higher familiesrate. early in the Trump nerstone Trump “For people who don’t ty and state officials are conasylum-seekers administration. whatindo Mexico they do?” ask Nutbush resident Patricia Har- car, wait ed that an influx of patients Biden has pledged to undo for hearings in U.S. immigration ris, who spoke to The Ass ris wondered aloud if city officials Memphis, as well as nearby many, but not all, of Trump’s poli- court.

By Elliot Spagat Press while lugging werethe “trying to and contaminate” the issippi, The Arkansas Administration officials have a bottl cies. With pandemic other Associatedand Pressrural tergent, a package Tennessee, will strain hospicountries from of bott issues,neighborhood. it is unclear how much ap- discussed adding Africa and Asia to create a global petite Biden wouldEarle have toFisher, tackle an SAN One of Presiter and other items from t Activist AfriTheir fears areDIEGO echoed—across ADRIAN SAINZ | AP PHOTO of accords resembling those all that Trump has done. Memphis web Donald Trump’s top priorA Lot to her car.

She note can American pastor, country:dent Governors, mayors with Central American governBiden campaign spokesman ities on immigration if he wins understands the anxiety. “This grocery store recently clos health experts in numerous This Friday, April 3, 2020 photo, shows Gateway Shopping Center Mike Gwin, reacting to Miller’s ments. Guatemala, Honduras and a second term would be to use her house and U.S. she already is an honest andhow reasonable con- were s are also researching and Ameriin Memphis, Tenn. under heavy comments, highlighted far El Salvador agreements with Central travel farther to get to Gate cern and skepticism,” Fisher said. tructingcanmakeshift medical apart the candidates are on immi- pressure to acquiesce last year, governments as models to get “When we do things “I think it’s par for the course for ities. countries around the world to field with Trump threatening at times gration. to cut off international aid. are going to wintothisbe elecasylum claims fromturnpeople seekgot to consider the people people righteously Lee has disclosed a few: the Mu- a Chinese restaurant and other “Weblack New York City, they’re Such agreements could potention so that people Stephen ing refuge the United States, neighborhood,” she said. “W skeptical of like governmental intersic aCity Center in Nashville, the businesses. o the Javits Centerinconvention countries Miller don’t get the chance to tially be proposed top adviser said. the neighb vention that did not consult with need totomake Locating a treatment center for in Chicago, the McCormick Chattanooga Convention Center, write more xenophobic policies that send large numbers of asyStephen Miller, a key architect worse than it already people on groundvalfirst.”lum-seekers to the United States, is.” the Knoxville Expo Center — all coronavirus patients there pose Convention Center; and in policies, that dishonor ourthe American of Trump’s immigration U.S. Doug McGowen, the city’s chief dy, Utah,said the the Mountain Amersuch as Cameroon orRep. China.Steve Cohen, ues,” Gwin said.

“Unlike Trump, agreements would sites help away from residential neigh- es two problems, residents say: phis Democrat, said the d Trump, who made immigration operatingBiden officer, said Vice President knows thatthe GateIt could potentially expose them borhoods. stop “asylum fraud, asylum shopxpo Center. a signature in his 2016sense. camimmigrants make America and asylumofabuse on a globdoesn’t make way site was being stronconsidered be- issue The Gateway Shopping Cen- to the virus amid concerns that he U.S. ping Army Corps Engihas introduced a flurry ger and helped country, paign, al scale.”

“I’m sure thereofare othe cause it build couldthis potentially accoms has been scouting locations ter in the Nutbush neighborhood blacks are contracting COVID-19 and as president he’ll ensure that regulations in recent months that Miller, in an interview with The PATRICK SEMANSKY | AP PHOTO modate hundreds of beds. He said that would work, and they and it could force ennessee, and officials here of Memphis is different. The cen- at higher rates; they continue to play the vital role are expected to be finalized soon Associated Press, also forecast have used those if held it were converted to a treatment some of the stores they rely on to ter features a Save A Lot grocery compiled a list of 35 possiafter incorporating public feed-rather t they’ve for our entire history: a broader offensive against so- In this Aug. 20, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump’s White into a residential site, it would hold only mildly ill close. store, a Rent-A-Center, a Famibackup sites.

They haven’t reback.

They are largely about re- neighbo enriching our communities, bolcalled “sanctuary” jurisdictions House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller speaks during a television stricting stering our economy, and serving that limit cooperation with lyfedinterview outside the White House inNutbush Washington, D.C. and commuCohen said. coronavirus patients who could be asylum. resident Dollar, a beauty supply shop, d the whole list, but Gov. Bill

Top Trump adviser wants more nations to field asylum claims

eral immigration authorities, saying the administration would use its “full power, resources and authority.” He vowed more efforts toward legal immigration “based on merit.”

The “Asylum Cooperative Agreements” that the administration struck in 2019 have allowed for asylum seekers from El Salvador and Honduras to be flown to Guatemala for an opportunity to seek asylum, denying them a

chance to apply in the U.S. From November to March, when the coronavirus pandemic halted flights to Guatemala, only 20 of 939 Hondurans and El Salvadorans flown there sought asylum. Nearly all went home in what became known as “deportation with a layover.”

Like many of Trump’s policies that have dramatically trans-

PEC, oil nations agree o nearly 10M barrel cut

formed the U.S. immigration system, the bilateral agreements are being challenged in court. Critics note asylum-seekers are sent to countries with high levels of violence and poverty and little infrastructure to handle asylum claims.

Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden have given scant attention to immigration in their 2020 campaigns, despite a spir-

our nation in uniform.”

Biden will introduce legislation within his first 100 days to provide a path to citizenship for people in the country illegally, bring back the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to shield young people from deportation and “restore America’s historic commitment” to refuges and asylum-seekers, Gwin said.

Biden, on his campaign website, is silent about the asylum

Administration officials are also looking at ways to do away with a lottery to award H-1B visas to highly skilled workers, many in the technology industry, replacing it with another selection method.

H-1B visas are capped at 85,000 a year.

Miller said the administration would continue its efforts to redefine criteria for legal immigration, which are now largely based on family ties.

bin Salman, a son of King Salman, assented to the deal.

“I go with the consent, so I UBAI, United Arab Emir— OPEC, Russia and other agree,” the prince said, chuckling, roducing nations on Sunday drawing a round of applause from ized anByunprecedented pro- those on the video call.

Cotton unseated Democratic inAndrew DeMillo But it had not been smiles and ion cut The of Associated nearly 10Press million cumbent Mark Pryor in one of the els, or a 10th of global supply, laughs for weeks after the somost closely watched Senate battles that year.

OPEC+ group of OPEC LITTLE ROCK, pricArk. —called Six opes of boosting crashing Cotton, 43, a Harvard law years after being elected in an exmembers and other nations failed mid the coronavirus pandemic school graduate who served in the pensive and heated race, Republiin March to reach an agreement a price war, officials said.

Army in Afghanistan and Iraq, is can Sen. Tom Cotton is on the balhis could be the largest re- on production cuts, sending pricthe most aggressively conservative lot again and he’s campaigning ion in production OPEC es tumbling. Saudi Arabia sharply of the state’s top Republicans, eshard — just from not in Arkansas.

Russia days earlier over erhaps a decade, maybe lon-rivalcriticized pecially when compared to ArkanWith no Democratic and sas’ other senator, the soft-talking millions in campaign to it described as comments said U.S. Energy Secretaryfundswhat John Boozman. Since taking ofspend, Cotton run ads incritical the of the kingdom, which Brouillette, who has credited fice, Cotton has eagerly taken on battleground states of Michigan, ident Donald Trump’s per- finds itself trying to appease national issues popular with the Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. a longtime OPEC critic. l involvement duelRepublican base and hewed closeHe’s on in thegetting trail with SenateTrump, colEven U.S. senators had warned parties to the table andLoeffler help-in Georly to Trump’s rhetoric. leagues like Kelly Saudi Arabia to find a way to to end gia a price warDaines between He advocated the use of federal and Steve in Montana, troops to quell nationwide protests and made the rounds at events in boost prices as American shale di Arabia and Russia. in a New York Times op-ed that Iowa and New Hampshire. il prices have collapsed as the firms face far-higher production sparked a backlash and later led Cotton’s moves show a barenavirus lyand the COVID-19 costs. American troops had been to the editorial page editor’s resconcealed ambition: While his SAUDI ENERGY deployed to the kingdom for the ss it causes have largelyare haltignation. He’s called for defundGOP colleagues struggling first time since the Sept. 11, 2001, In this photo released by Saudi Energy Ministry, Prince Abdulaziz lobal travel andtoslowed down bin Salman Al-Saud, ing any curriculum that’s based on Minist mightily save their Senate seats, newspaper’s 1619 his schedule has all the hallmarks attacks over concerns of Irani- Energy of Saudi Arabia, third right, chairs a virtual summit the r energy-chugging sectors of the Group controversial of 20 energy minister Project, whichacentered on to slavof someone focused the White an retaliation amid regional ten- his office in Riyadh, Saudi as manufacturing.

It on has Arabia, Friday, April 10, 2020, to coordinate response plummet MICHAEL HOLAHAN | THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE VIA AP, FILE roledemand in American history. in 2024.

His is one sevstated House the oil industry in ofsions. prices due to an oversupply in the market and a downturn in ery’s global due to the pandemi Cotton is among several Repuberal shadow campaigns going on Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., speaks during an event with Democratic presidential candidate former “They’ve spent over the last U.S., which now pumps more licans positioning themselves to be behind the din of the 2020 elec- Vice President Joe Biden at Beech Woods Recreation Center, in Southfield, Mich., Friday, Oct. 16, waging war on American e than any the next standard-bearer for the tionother battle,country. and an example month of a 2020. praise. oil producers while we are defend- that Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the deal but its president, Andrés ut somemissed producers have for been party, no matter who wins on Nov. opportunity Democrats 3.

The list includes who, even with President Donald “Thefellow puresenators size of the cu Manuel López Obrador, had said the United Arab Emirates would tant to ease supply. The car- ing theirs. This is not how friends Josh Hawley of Missouri and Ted then ag violence that occurred at some State Democratic Party ChairTrump motivating opposing votnd other nations on Sunday treat friends,” said Sen. Kevin cut another 2 million barrels of Friday that he had agreed with precedented, but, Cruz of Texas, neither of whom is demonstrations over police brutalman Michael John Gray said he ers, couldn’t find a viable Senate is the impact the corona a Republican from North oil a day between them atop the Trump that the U.S. will compened to allow Mexico to cut only Cramer, up for reelection this year. doesn’t know if Cotton’s race could ity earlier this year. candidate to possibly take advan- “The campaigning I’ve onondemand,” sate what Mexico cannot add to OPEC+ deal.

The three countries Dakota, before the OPEC+ deal.

000 barrels a month, a stickWith no having Democrat the bal- said M “The liberal mob is out of conhave been a tossup like Lindtage. doing this yearalready across did medisGhulam, anup energy an proposed cuts. immediately U.S.been producers have point for Cotton an accord lot, Harrington likely to pick the ad says. sey not Graham’s in Southacknowledge Carolina, trol,” the insistsinitially his focus has the country is laying “The biglent OilhisDeal withDemocratic OPEC Raymond voters likeJames.

Heather cutDemocratic themselves, though been reducing output.

The the Amer- the has also support where opponent Jai-Zan- Cotton been after on helping fellow Republihed Friday a marathon Edmiston whoand has others w to a proposal me Harrison has shattered cans and the president, not onican any Petroleum But Ghulam Plus is going done.before ThisArkanwill save hun- of Springdale, attended the videofundconferlaud- ganeh groundworkInstitute for a Republican o conference between 23 nanever voted it formay a Libertarian. sas voters that would imposeofnew raising records. future plans. not be enough. dreds of thousands energy jobs ence. global pact, saying it s. The nations together agreed ed Sunday’s “I don’t feel like he’s going to But, Gray says, “he certainly restrictions on ballot initiatives.

“The campaigning I’ve been do- majority in the Senate and “This is at least a tempo the United States,” Trump said Officials said other planned cuts Theinincumbent ut 9.7 million barrels a day will help get other nations’ statelawmaker de- win,” she said, “but I don’t feel like would have had a real race on his ing this year across the country is hopefully the president’s lief for the energy industry in a tweet.

“I would like to thank would stand in the deal, meaning owned oil production to follow the ughout May and June. clined to participate in a debate on it would hurt either.” hands.” laying the groundwork for a Rereelection.” the and congratulate President Puan 8-million-barrel-per-day cut lead of U.S. producers that are tryhe grouppublican reachedmajority the dealinjust While he’s aglobal Trumpeconomy. loyalist, This i Instead, Cotton’s effort is bare- Arkansas public television, which the Senate Cotton and Trump have split essentially gave Harrington an ly perfunctory.

His campaign had and hopefully the president’s reis too big to be leton to fail and tin of Russia and King Salman of s before Asian markets re- ing to adjust to plunging demand. from July through the end of the Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton some issues, including saying he hour of unfettered questions to about $6.5 million as of Oct. 14. election,” Cotton said.

“I am alliance showed responsibili Brouillette said the U.S. did not year and a 6-million-barrel cut for Saudi Arabia.” ed Monday and as internawould havethis urged the public said to Aside from beginning two TV spots run himself. The Kremlin said President ways Arkansas’ in the make Sen- commitments of its own 16 agreement,” Per M months inhe’s 2021. al benchmark Brentvoice crude “He’s on Fox News — I don’t wear masks earlier in the coronain Arkansas, the lawmaker has ate, but I’ve got to tell you, my Nysveen, the head of ana Vladimir Putin held a joint call “This will enable the rebalancproduction cuts, but was able to ed at just over $31 a barrel voice is much stronger if I have at cy hours after the filing deadline. run ads in battleground states know how many times a week, virus pandemic.

Rystad Energy.

“Even tho withtimes Trump and—Saudi Salof the former oil markets and the exshow the — that plunging American shale retrospect, I wish the prestwo, three a week? but heKing“In targeting Vice President Hisobvious sole remaining opponent is the ing least 49 otherproducers Republicans there cuts are small man here to toexpress support of the rebound of prices demand because nominee, of the pandemggle. with me.” might production have turned his marcan’t come address the peo- ident Joe Biden and echoing manyby of $15 Libertarian Ricky Dale pected keting genius fromthe his red MAGA ple ofdeal.

Arkansas?” said Trump’s talking points.

Harrington, a 35-year-old former per only Democrat whoicanwhat market needed a It alsoHarrington said Putin spoke sepbarrel in the short term,” said is expected to slash U.S. oil prodeo aired The by the Saudi-owned masks,” during the program.

For example, an ad Cotton aired oil prison chaplain who’s never sought a statement nounced a Al-Arabiya bid against Cotton postpone theCotton stock buildi arately with Trump about hats the to oilred MAGA from Nigeria’s duction. lite channel It’s a far cry from 2014 when said. in Minnesota showed images of his candida- public office before. straints problem, the wors market and other issues.

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zan- ministry. wed the abruptly momentwithdrew that Saudi Analysts offered cautious now avoided.”

Mexico had initially blocked gy Minister Prince Abdulaziz ganeh also told state television

Associated Press

Tom Cotton is campaigning hard, just not for reelection

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Jason Efird

ASON EUGENE “GENE” EFIRD, 94, went home to be with hisJUDIE Lord Tuesday, AprilCAUDLE, 7, 2020, at his PICKLER home in Stanfield.

96, of Albemarle passed away Gene was born October 9, 1925, in Thursday October 22, 2020 at her Cabarrus County to the late Simeon home. Her funeral service will be Jason Efird and the late25, Sarah Ellaat 2pm Sunday October 2020 Burris Efird.

In addition to his Centerview Baptist Church with parents, he Galloway was preceded death by Rev. Todd andin Rev. his wife,Cox Jewell Little Efird; sisters, Daniel officiating.

Burial will Mary Fannie Almond, followLambert, in Fairview Memorial Park.

Minnie Furr,will Wilma Burleson and The family receive friends Aileen Huskey; and brothers, Homer prior to the service at the church Efird, Getus Efird and Wayne Efird, from 1pm until 2pm.

Sr.Born December 14, 1923 in A private funeral Stanly County, NC service she waswill thebe held on Saturday, April 11, 2020 daughter of the late John Cicero at Love’sand Grove United Methodist Pickler Jencie Almond Pickler.

Church Cemetery in Stanfield She was a retired employee of officiated byMills Rev. Jim Burial Wiscassett andWhite. a member of will follow at the Love’ s Grove Centerview Baptist Church. United She Methodist Church Cemetery, 4360 was a member of the Women of Polk Ford Road, Stanfield.

Missions at Centerview Baptist.

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Judie Caudle

great-grandchildren. Mrs. Caudle was preceded in death by a son Henry Franklin Caudle Jr and two brothers, James Ulas Pickler and Gilbert Pickler and two sisters, Grace Dorsey and Estermaie Pickler.

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Him forfamily 98 years on will this be earth Online can beamade at as a rolecondolences model for what loving, stanlyfuneralhome.com caring person can accomplish with was born August 11, 1947 justTony a friendly smile, a genuine in Stanlyfor County the lateand Pearlie concern othertopeople a Asbury Smith Lee asked willingness toand sayEmmer “yes” when Smith. to help.He was the son in law of Pat andHerman Mick Cagle worked waswhere born he August 8, at the fish many years 1922 inhouse Stanlyfor County to theuntil late he openedAlexander Anchor House Ransom LipeSeafood and in Rockwell.

He and hisHe wife Becky Anna Hartman Lipe. was owned andinoperated House preceded death inAnchor 2006 by his for 25 years before in 2009. beloved wife of 58retiring years, Beda Mr. Smith charter Arey Lipe,was for awhom hemember was a and deacon at Open Door Baptist devoted husband and caregiver; Church in Richfield.

He loved infant daughter, Janet Elainethe Lipe; Lord and his family abundantly. sisters, Margie Britt and AileenTony was a wonderful husband, Myers, and brothers, R.A.father, Lipe,and Jr. grandfather could fix Sr. anything and Thomasand Eller Lipe, he The put his hands on.receive friends family will Mr.12:00 Smithpm is survived his wife from to 12:45by pm, Becky CagleOctober Smith of29, the2020 home,at Thursday, sons Walter Smith and Robbie Salem United Methodist Church.

Smith; daughter Kayla The funeral service toHenderson celebrate (Brandon); his life willgrandchildren follow at 1:00Danielle, pm with Dustin, andinSteele Smith, Keaton the family the church sanctuary, and Ella Henderson; brotherTalbert David officiated

by Pastor David Smith; sisters Kriechbaum, and Rev. FredKay Jordan.

The service Karen Eudy, and will beStevenson, broadcastRuby over the radio Dorothy Smith (Nick). for guests to hear in their cars. He He preceded by will beislaid to restinindeath the church brothers Joe Smith, Wayne Smith, cemetery with honors conducted Claude Smith, WadeVolunteer Smith, Robert by the Millingport Fire Smith, and sister Mary Morris.

Department.

Memorial contributions can be He is survived by his sons, made to Open Door Baptist Edward Lipe (Nancy) and Church Robert at 44563 Hwy 52, NC Lipe (Marlys); hisRichfield, grandson, 28137 orLipe; to Hospice Palliative Care Daniel and by&many nieces, of Cabarrus Countyand at 5003 Hospice nephews, friends, neighbors Lane,felt Kannapolis, NCpart 28081. who like he was of their family.

Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church New Building Fund, 20987 NC 73 Hwy, Albemarle, NC 28001, or Millingport Volunteer Fire Department, 32521 Millingport Road, New London, NC 28127.

Merle Helms

MJanice Hinson

ERLE LORRAINE AUSTIN HELMS, 72, of Marshville, passed awayCAROL Wednesday, April 8,82, JANICE HINSON, 2020 at McWhorter Hospice House of Oakboro, passed away Friday, in Monroe.

October 23, 2020 at Atrium Lorraine was born April 28, 1947 Health Cabarrus in Concord. in Monroe to the late Homer David Mrs. Hinson was born July 3, Austin and Jewell Delphia-Jane 1938 to the late Crayon Hardin Austin.

She was alsoHatley. preceded and Margie Little In in death by brothers, A.D. and addition to her parents, sheTeddy was Austin; and sister, Joy Austin. also preceded in death by her The family willWayne receiveHatley; friends brother, Hardis from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm, Friday, sister, Joyce Delane Murray. Janice Aprila10, 2020 atof Hartsell Funeral was graduate Oakboro High Home of Albemarle.

The funeral School. service will be at 11:00 am on The family will receive friends Saturday at Pleasant Hill from 2:00 - 2:45 pm, onBaptist Sunday, Church in Marshville, November 1, 2020, atofficiated Pleasant by Rev. John Miller andCemetery, Rev. Leon Grove Baptist Church Whitley.

She will lie in state for 30 17236 Frog Pond Road, Oakboro. minutes prior to the service.

She at will A graveside service will follow be laid to rest in the church cemetery.

3:00 pm, officiated by Rev. Dr. She isBennett. survived by her beloved Wayne husband years, Paul Helms Janiceofis47 survived by, husband, of the home; son, Alex (Deanna) Bill Hinson of Oakboro, NC, Helms of Pageland; daughter, Paula son, Mark (Sue) Hinson, (Cristin Brandt) Helms of Mint Hill; daughter, Cynthia (Steve) Howell, grandchildren, Mason, Grant, and granddaughters, Taylor Hinson, Raegan Helms; brothers, Boyce, Montana Hinson, grandson, Royce, Tim Austin; and sisters, Rivers Hinson, brother, Roger PatriciaHatley Mullis,of and Angel Tarleton.

(Ellen) NC, sister, Diane Memorials may be made to the (Ted) Coble; sister-in-law, Dot Alzheimer’ s Association, 4600 Park Brooks Hatley.

Rd., Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.

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ANNY PAUL LUTHER, 65, of Norwood, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 9, ANN MARIE DADDINO 2020 at Atrium Health Stanly SMITH, 47, of Albemarle, NCin Albemarle. passed away Thursday, October 22, Mr.atLuther wasHealth born March 2020 Atrium Main 27, in 1955 to theNC. late Robert Fulton and Charlotte, Helen Luther.

AnnTucker was born November 12, Danny was survived by histowife, 1972 in Point Pleasant, NJ Denise Burleson of Norwood; Joseph AnthonyLuther Daddino and sons, Jeremy (Karen) Luther and Ursula Daddino.

Jody Luther; step-sons, Bryan The memorial mass will be at Whitley and Gregg (Anita) Whitley; 11:00 am on Tuesday, October Grandchildren, Luther 27, 2020 at OurDaniel Lady of the and Hunter Zado, as well as his brother, Annunciation Catholic Church in Bob Luther Jr (Lorena), uncle Jack Albemarle, officiated by Father LutherL.and several other loved nieces, Peter Fitzgibbons. nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she Danny recently is survived by her retired belovedfrom husband Charlotte Pipe and after of 23 years, James Foundry Joseph Smith, a dedicated 37 years and worked Jr.; brothers, Tony Daddino, Mark there with his sons aunts, and several other (Dawn) Daddino; Eileen friends and family members.

Pelkey, Janet Raucco; motherDanny lovedAnn spending time at in-law, Judith Smith; sisterhis lake house with his family and in-law, Jessica Stamper; and friends as well as vacationing with his numerous nieces and nephews. family. Danny and Denise enjoyed listening to beach music and loved to shag dance every chance they could get. He was an amazing father, loving grandfather and great friend to many. He will never be forgotten.

A celebration of life will be announced once the current COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Luther family.

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Linda Hatley

INDA TUCKER HATLEY, 69, of AULINE ELIZABETH Albemarle, passed away Monday, ALMOND TUCKER, 98, passed April 13, 2020. away peacefully at Trinity Place, Linda was born September 18, Albemarle, NC on April 11, 2020.

1950 in Concord to the late Jacob and Pauline was born on March 22, Claris Tucker. She was also preceded 1922 in Cabarrus County, NC to the in death by her brother, Terry Lee late John Richard Almond and Alice Tucker, and her twin sister, Brenda Ada Ann Lambert Almond.

Tucker Strickland. We know Brenda She is survived by her three and Linda are in Heaven watching daughters, Gay Michel (Jack), over us and laughing.

Oak Island, NC; Pamela Rushing Linda was a loving mother, sister, HIRLEY MAE HAIRE, 73, (Foreman), Oakboro, NC; Kathy and “Nana.” She was a very giving of Albemarle passed away on Hunt (Marc), Albemarle, NC; her and loving person. Linda would April 11, 2020 at Atrium Health son, Chris Tucker (Chris Lear), always do anything she could for Stanly. The family will hold a private Washington, DC. She will be greatly others, especially her family. She graveside service for Mrs. Haire. missed by her five grandchildren, enjoyed working at FastShop #5, Shirley was born December 12, Heather Rushing Chaney (Shannon), 1946 in Washington, DC to the Locust. Linda will be forever loved Michael Rushing, Elizabeth Michel and greatly missed. late Charles Richard Bateman and Hartzog (Craig), Jack Michel, Jr. Survivors include her son, Elizabeth Mae Mulligan Bateman.

(Jenn), and Woody Hunt as well as Alan Hatley and wife, Angela, of Shirley is survived by her husband seven great-grandchildren. She also Albemarle; brother, Ronnie Tucker of 30 years Vaughn Smith of leaves behind cherished nieces and and wife, Linda, of Midland; Albemarle; sister Sandra Painter nephews. granddaughter, Leslie Hatley; 1 of Gainesville, VA; half-brother The family expresses its sincere niece; and 2 nephews.

Robert Bateman of Stevensville, gratitude to the staff and caregivers The family will receive friends MD; step-children Heather Smith at Trinity Place for the care they from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Thursday, of Jacksonville, FL and David provided Pauline.

April 16, 2020 at Hartsell Funeral Celebrate life of your Smiththe of New London, NC; 4 loved ones.

A private graveside service will be Home in Albemarle. Linda will step-grandchildren; nieces Cyndi Submit obituaries andVAdeath notices held on Monday, April 13, 2020.

A be laid to rest during a private Hentschel of Leesburg, and celebration of Pauline’s life and legacy Cheryl Hardy of Aylett, VA; 16 grand- committal service at Bethel United to be published in SCJ at Methodist Church, Midland. will be held this summer. nieces and nephews; and Gus the In lieu of flowers, the family In lieu of flowers, please consider a obits@stanlyjournal.com dog. Stanly Funeral and Cremation requests donations be made to the memorial donation to Bethel UMC, Care of Albemarle is serving the BrightFocus Foundation at www.

12700 Idlebrook Rd, Midland, NC Haire family. brightfocus.org.

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Shirley Haire

MARY DORIS BLAKE BURNETTE, 81, of Oakboro, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Doris was born October 22, 1939 in Cabarrus County to the late George Banks Blake and Margie Mae Hartsell Blake.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Charles “Mick” Augustus Burnette; sisters, Aleen Smith, Carolyn Kern; and brothers, Lee and John Blake.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland. The graveside service will be at 9:00 am, Friday, November 6, 2020 at Salisbury National Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughters, Donna Burnette and Pam (Chuck) Wiley; son, Brian Burnette; grandchildren, Chase, Abby, and Brandi; greatgrandchildren, Dylan and Brianna; sisters, Betty Page, Sylvia Lingerfelt; step-sisters, Doris Ann Mullis, Beatrice Blackwelder, Nellie Drye; step-brother, J.D. Love; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jerry Fincher

JRachel Chandler

ERRY FINCHER passed from this life on April 3, 2020 at 8:05 pm.

He was surrounded hisafamily OCTOBER 24, 2020by was and holding the hand of the of day of both sorrow and joylove for the his life. Jerry is preceded in death family, friends and caregivers of by threeMaxine siblings,Eudy two brothers, Billy Rachel Chandler.

Gilbert Fincher, and Larry Richard Sorrow in that she has physically Fincher, and onefamily sister, Barbra Joyce left her earthly and friends Moore. behind, and joy in that she is free He is survivedand by his wife, of her suffering went toEleanor be Kate Fincher of the home, daughter, with her Lord and Savior. She lived Cindy Jacobs ofand Wingate her lifeFincher as an obedient faithful NC., son and daughter in law, Tommy servant who knew with whom and (Tiffany) New London where sheFincher wouldof spend eternity.

NC., Step Children, Jimmy (Lisa) A graveside service to celebrate Lanier of Locust NC, Wanda Rachel’s life will be held at a(Bob) later Krimminger of Locust NC., Eric date in The Stanly Gardens of (Sharon) Lanier of Charlotte Memory, in Albemarle, NC.NC., Grandchildren-Trey (Gera) Whitson Rachel was born on September of Midland, Step-grandchildren, 29, 1928 in the Endy community Zach (Brittney) Washington, of Stanly County, NC to the Aaron late (Kinsey) Washington, Caleb (Nayeli) Lester D. and Gertie Clark Eudy.

Washington, (Robbie) Setzer, She married Beth Wilborn “Shorty” Matthew ( April ) Wallace, Step Chandler on March 15, 1947, great-grandchildren, and he preceded herBritlyn-Eve in death on Washington, RobertShe Setzer, George January 25, 1994. is survived (Sara) Setzer, Tracy (Rob) Setzer by their only daughter, Bonnie Bumgardener, Katie Underwood, Chandler Richardson and her Andrew Underwood, Step great NC. husband, Pete of Kernersville, greatwas grandchild, George She Gran to Waylon her 2 grandsons, Setzer and brother Donald Daniel Richardson (Mary)Lewis of FincherRock, of Albemarle, NC. Castle Colorado, and Sam Jerry Fincher will beof laid to rest on Richardson (Maggie) Asheville, Wednesday April 8,2020 11:00 am NC and Gran-Gran to 2 at greatat Canton Baptist Church.

Anyone granddaughters, Adelle and Heidi interested in attending, please RSVP Richardson. Also surviving are her at 704-796-2412.

Dr. Phil McCray sister, Jeanette (Edward) Whitley and Pastor Tommy Fincher will and two nephews, Alan (Malea) officiate. and David Whitley.

Rachel worked for 37 years as a Librarian in both the YMCA and the Stanly County Library.

She became the “Bookmobile Lady” in 1970, and when she retired in 1993, the county also retired the Bookmobile. She always enjoyed serving her library patrons, and loved seeing them in the community after she retired.

She was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and then First Baptist Church in Albemarle. She loved music ministry and used her gift by playing the piano, singing in the Sanctuary Choir for 46 years, and playing in the Handbell Choir.

She loved making wind chimes for her friends, working in her yard, designing and sewing, writing stories of her childhood and gathering genealogical photos and facts. Her love of designing and inventing (she designed and drew the blueprints for the home they built in 1966) was passed on to her grandson, Daniel. Her exceptional taste and appreciation in music, and her love of performing music lives on in her grandson, Sam. She was truly a woman of “The Greatest Generation” who loved God, her family and community.

Her family wishes to thank First Baptist Church for their ministry to her when she could no longer attend, to Taylor House, her home and family for 5 years, and her Walnut Ridge Assisted Living Horizons Community family for their love and care for the past 3 1/2years. They would also like to extend their appreciation and thanks to her doctors and nurses at Kernersville Medical Center and Trellis Supportive Care of Winston-Salem.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Albemarle Music Ministry, 202 North 2nd St. Albemarle, NC 28001

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STATE & NATION

Cunningham keeps low profile in NC Senate race marked by his affair

By Gary Robertson The Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham is bypassing uncomfortable questions about his extramarital activities in the final days of his closely contested race with GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.

Whether his strategy alters the outcome of what’s now the most expensive U.S. Senate race in history will depend on whether swing voters are set on removing Tillis — and potentially ending GOP control of the chamber — even if it means a replacement facing a sex scandal.

“Clearly Cunningham made a self-inflicted wound, but the question is what are voters really going to be focused on down the stretch?” asked Thomas Mills, a longtime Democratic consultant not involved in the race.

Cunningham acknowledged three weeks ago that he exchanged sexually suggestive texts with a woman who is not his wife. A few days later, The Associated Press reported additional texts and interviews confirming they had an intimate encounter as recent as July — while Cunningham was deep in the hard-fought campaign.

Since then, Cunningham has largely stuck to tightly controlled virtual calls with interest groups that back him and small, unannounced in-person appearances so reporters can’t ask questions.

GERRY BROOME | AP PHOTO

In this Oct. 1, 2020, file photo, Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham talks during during a televised debate with Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., in Raleigh During the one online news conference he held, the Raleigh attorney and U.S. Army Reserve officer refused to directly answer whether he had had other affairs.

“I’ve taken responsibility for the hurt that I’ve caused in my personal life. I’ve apologized for it,” Cunningham told reporters on Oct. 9. “I’ve said what I’m going to say about it.”

Tillis and Republican allies are highlighting Cunningham’s reticence, running ads that question his trustworthiness in contrast with his TV-commercial persona as an Army officer who rooted out corrupt military contractors in

“I’ve said what I’m going to say about it.”

Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham on his extramarital activities Iraq. Some feature veterans. Tillis’ campaign also says he’s given more than two dozen interviews since Cunningham’s lone news conference.

Cunningham “has not been

truthful and he has not been honorable,” Tillis said in an interview with The Associated Press. “And then that raises a question about whether or not you can believe anything he said up to this point in terms of what he will and will not do if he gets elected to the Senate.”

Cunningham has tried to frame the race on issues and ousting Tillis, who is seeking his second term.

He’s blamed Tillis for failing to expand COVID-19 relief and voting often to do away with President Barack Obama’s health care law.

Left-leaning groups and unions are coming to Cunningham’s side.

“You’ve got to send Cal Cunningham to the United States Senate if health care is your issue in the state of North Carolina,” Brad Woodhouse, president of Protect Our Care, an organization that advocates preserving the 2010 health care law, said at a virtual event featuring Cunningham.

No questions were taken from the news media.

Cunningham’s campaign didn’t make him available for an AP interview. Instead, spokesperson Rachel Petri released a statement saying, “Sen. Tillis and his allies are relying on desperate, personal attacks to make their final appeal to North Carolinians because they cannot defend Sen. Tillis’ record.”

Cunningham himself makes a similar pitch in a TV ad that began running Friday.

National Democrats are committed to protecting their investment in the seat — one of several they’re spending heavily on to wrest from Republicans this year.

They need to flip at least four to take back the Senate. North Carolina’s is already the most expensive Senate race ever, according

to the Center for Responsive Politics, with $246 million spent so far by the two candidates and outside groups.

But polls show the race narrowing, and the editorial boards of several newspapers withheld endorsements of Cunningham that they said they had been prepared to give him before the affair. “His lack of judgment ... should deeply trouble North Carolinians,” one editorial read. The papers did not endorse either candidate.

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper referred to Cunningham’s troubles while he spoke briefly with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden during a campaign stop in North Carolina last weekend.

“We’re going to all get across the line,” Cooper said to Biden at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport in a conversation recorded by WRAL-TV. “I think Cal’s going to get across the line, too. I know that’s frustrating. We’ll get it across.”

Republicans have emphasized how the U.S. Army Reserve is now investigating Cunningham. The military hasn’t said for what, but adultery can be punishable under the military code.

Campaign operatives have said for months the outcome would depend on independent voters, who now make up one-third of the state’s electorate.

Cunningham’s activities are a game-changer for unaffiliated voter Brian Harbach, 39, of Greensboro, who was a Bernie Sanders supporter. The forecast analyst in the apparel industry said he’s now voting for Tillis instead of Cunningham.

“We just can’t be sending low-character people to the Senate,” Harbach said.

Spokesman: China to sanction US arms suppliers to Taiwan

By Joe McDonald The Associated Press BEIJING — China’s government said Monday it will impose sanctions on U.S. military contractors including Boeing Co.’s defense unit and Lockheed Martin Corp. for supplying weapons to rival Taiwan, stepping up a feud with Washington over security and Beijing’s strategic ambitions.

Raytheon Technologies Corp. and “relevant American individuals” associated with the sales also will be affected, said a foreign ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian.

He gave no details of what penalties might be imposed or when.

The ruling Communist Party claims Taiwan, which split with the mainland in 1949 during a civil war, as part of its territory and has threatened to invade. Washington promised in the 1980s to reduce and eventually end weapons sales to Taiwan but insists its dispute with Beijing must be settled peacefully.

“In order to safeguard national interests, China decided to impose sanctions on the American companies that were involved in arms sales to Taiwan,” Zhao said at a regular news briefing.

Chinese-U.S. relations have plunged to their lowest level in

decades amid disputes about security, technology, the coronavirus pandemic and human rights.

Taiwan has long been an irritant in relations. Washington has no formal relations with the island’s democratically elected government but is its main ally. U.S. law requires the government to ensure Taiwan can defend itself.

Weapons sales to the island have increased in quantity and quality.

Last week, Beijing demanded Washington cancel a planned sale of 135 precision land attack missiles valued at just over $1 billion to improve its defenses.

The sale “seriously undermined China’s sovereignty and security interests,” said Zhao, the government spokesman.

China has stepped up military activity around Taiwan in an attempt to force concessions from the pro-independence administration of President Tsai Ing-wen.

The Communist Party is using the mainland’s growing economic weight to pressure other governments to cut diplomatic and unofficial ties with Taiwan.

Beijing regularly pressures American companies including Boeing Co. in an effort to influence U.S. policy. China is one of Boeing’s biggest markets for commercial aircraft, which might

ELISE AMENDOLA | AP PHOTO

In this June 10, 2019, file photo, an American flag flies in front of the facade of Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems facility, in Woburn, Mass. make it vulnerable to a boycott, but Zhao mentioned only Boeing’s military arm, Boeing Defense, not its civilian jetliner business.

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon also supply radar and other technology for civilian aviation.

The two governments have put sanctions on companies and individuals on both sides over complaints about human rights, computer hacking and other issues,

though it is unclear whether they have any effect.

Washington has imposed travel and financial bans on Chinese officials and companies it says are linked to abuses in the northwestern region of Xinjiang, where Muslim minorities have been detained in re-education camps, or Hong Kong after Beijing tried to tighten control by imposing a national security law.

Beijing has retaliated by announcing sanctions against some U.S. legislators.

The Chinese spokesman, Zhao, called on Washington to “stop arms sales to Taiwan and stop any military interaction with Taiwan.”

“We will continue to take necessary measures to safeguard national sovereignty and security interests,” Zhao said.

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College Students Reflect on Their Sustainability Journey

North Carolina State University students Mamie Trigg and Sydney Parker speak with Chris Fox (center), vice president of corporate social responsibility at HanesBrands. The students met with senior leadership at HanesBrands headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C., to share insights from their step-by-step exploration of making a sustainable T-shirt.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Atrium Health to invest $3.4 billion in area Company will fund improvements at Wake Baptist

Kamala Harris’ husband campaigns in area Forsyth County Doug Emhoff, the husband of vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris, made appearances in North Carolina to help support early voting. Emhoff had Monday events in Winston-Salem as well as Boone.

Emhoff was expected to speak about presidential candidate Joe Biden and Sen. Harris’ plans for working families. “Each event will highlight the stakes of the election and build on the momentum in North Carolina so far to put Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the White House,” said a statement from the campaign.

TCH staff Atrium Health announced that it would be investing $3.4 billion in Wake Forest Baptist Health and the surrounding community.

The investment will come over the next 10 years.

“As a combined enterprise, Atrium Health will be life-changing for the people of Winston-Salem and throughout North Carolina,” said Eugene A. Woods, president and CEO of Atrium Health. “Throughout the pro-

cess of joining together Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest School of Medicine and Atrium Health, we’ve worked hard to understand ways we can make a difference – to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing, for all. Part of that is making sure we make investments into the community and the infrastructure to ensure even better care, research and education that will have a positive impact for generations to come.”

About $2.8 billion will be used to improve facilities at Wake Baptist, including building a new care tower, upgrading the emergency department and improving operating rooms and the ICU. It will

also fund the construction of a new Eye Institute.

Additional money will be used to expand virtual care.

“This commitment to grow our capabilities is part of what makes our strategic combination with Atrium Health so beneficial for our patients, our faculty and staff and the communities we serve,” said Dr. Julie Ann Freischlag, chief academic officer for Atrium Health, CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Health and dean of Wake Forest School of Medicine. “Not only will this improve care delivery, it will also have a tremendous, positive effect on our local and statewide economy. As we break new ground on buildings, we’ll also be

able to break new ground in the areas of medicine, education and research.”

Atrium will spend nearly $600 million to help “advance Wake Forest Baptist’s academic mission and further elevate its national reputation.” That will include a $150 million endowment to fund research and a $70 million fund for academic initiatives. The money will also allow Wake Baptist to expand educational programs, biomedical research, clinical trials and life-saving treatments.

The investment is expected to increase the economic impact by more than 60 percent over the next 20 years. It will also add 91,000 jobs over that time.

WRAL

Woman attacked in break in Forsyth County Winston-Salem police believe that one suspect has been responsible for multiple break-ins across the area. Another victim with a similar story came forward last week. The woman said that a man broke into her apartment on Salem Court by climbing through a window and threatened her with a knife. The man attempted a sexual assault, but she was able to escape the apartment. Police have connected the case to multiple reports of creeping and attempted break-ins.

MY FOX 8

Donald Trump Jr. makes appearance in Kernersville Forsyth County Donald Trump Jr. made an appearance at Salem One Inc. in Kernersville last week, hosting a Make America Great Again rally in support of his father’s presidential reelection campaign. Trump Jr. attacked Joe Biden’s track record, son Hunter Biden’s alleged corrupt deals and defended Trump’s work on the coronavirus pandemic. He also discussed the risks of voter fraud in this year’s election.

SPECTRUM NEWS

Wake Forest upsets No. 19 Virginia Tech The Demon Deacons forced timely turnovers and won the ground game to beat the Hokies

By J.D. Brasier The Associated Press WINSTON-SALEM — Walkon freshman safety Nick Andersen had three interceptions, Christian Beal-Smith ran for 129 yards and Nick Sciba kicked three field goals to help Wake Forest beat No. 19 Virginia Tech 23-16 on Saturday.

Andersen stopped two deep Hokies drives. His third interception ended their final possession.

After the game, Andersen was atop the shoulders of teammates chanting “scholly! scholly!” (scholarship) and “Rudy! Rudy!” (from the movie) as they carried him off the field. A few minutes later, Andersen was treated for a bloody cut on his chin.

“Just a little glue here on the chin,” said Andersen, a Virginia native. “No biggie.”

“That kid’s the definition of

a Wake Forest football player,” Wake quarterback Sam Hartman said pointing out Andersen’s grittiness and determination. “When guys like that make plays, it really makes you excited. The kid’s a warrior, he’s a battler.”

After the game, Wake coach Dave Clawson mentioned that Andersen might receive the first scholarship that becomes “available.” “We’re definitely taking care of that next semester.”

Listed as a co-starter on the pregame depth chart, Andersen already had captured admiration from Hartman, who joked he played a role in Anderson’s ascension up the depth chart by throwing him interceptions in practice.

Beal-Smith set the tone for the Demon Deacons (3-2, 2-2 ACC) with a 58-yard run on the game’s first series. He later added runs of 26 and 19 yards.

Hartman threw only 17 times Saturday, completing 12 for 110 yards. But he scrambled 9 yards for the game’s first score.

Hendon Hooker threw for 223 yards and ran for another 98 for the Hokies (3-2, 3-2), who had

ANDREW DYE | COURTESY OF THE ACC

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the Demon Deacons’ 23-16 upset Saturday of Virginia Tech at Truist Field in Winston-Salem. won six of the previous seven games between the schools.

Hooker completed 17 of 33 passes and rushed 17 times. He connected with James Mitchell on a 39-yard TD pass.

“They (the Deacons) play a bit of a bend-but-don’t-break defense, but they challenged us more on the outside and we didn’t make any big plays throwing the ball,” Tech coach Justin Fuente said. “We weren’t very effective down there.”

Sam Johnson made a 54-yard

field goal to pull the Hokies within a touchdown with 2:38 left, but the Deacons recovered an onside kick and later punted to pin the Hokies deep with a less than a minute to play, setting the stage for Andersen’s third interception.

Following a home sweep of Virginia and Virginia Tech in backto-back weeks, the resurgent Deacons — the 24-point opening-game loss to No. 1 Clemson is looking better every week — ride momentum into their second road game of the year at Syracuse.

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THIS WEEK, the New York Post published a bombshell story.

Hunter Biden’s laptop was apparently given to a computer repairman in Delaware, and a copy of the hard drive was turned over to the Post.

The Post found several alarming emails. The first was a communique from a Ukrainian businessman from the natural gas company Burisma — the same company from which Hunter Biden would gain a reported $50,000-per-month salary as a board member, despite knowing nothing about Ukraine or natural gas. The communique contained the businessman’s thanks to Hunter for brokering a meeting with Joe Biden.

This was mildly damning, considering that Joe had blithely informed the world that he knew nothing of his ne’er-do-well son’s foreign activities. What was more damning was an email thread that appeared to concern proposed compensation packages from the now-defunct CEFC China Energy Co. That thread identified Hunter as “Chair/Vice Chair depending on agreement with CEFC,” with a proposed equity split of “20” for “H” (presumably Hunter) and “10 held

by H for the big guy.” A Fox News source privy to the thread confirmed that the “big guy” was Joe Biden. An apparent text from Hunter to one of his children contained this tantalizing suggestion: “(U)nlike Pop, I won’t make you give me half your salary.”

All of this would, in a normal world, prompt the media to ask Biden about the emails. Instead, the media have halfheartedly questioned Biden, who has promptly dismissed all questions, calling them a “smear campaign” and even suggesting that a CBS reporter was biased against him. The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman was ripped up and down for even tweeting a link to the Post story; Politico’s Jake Sherman abjectly apologized for having tweeted the story.

Other media members have overtly made the case that the story shouldn’t be taken seriously. NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell reported that the email scandal could be Russian disinformation; Politico reported that 50 former intelligence officials posited that the story was indeed Russian disinformation. In this, they followed the lead of Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who claimed, without evidence, that the Biden story was a Russian dirty trick — despite the fact that

director of national intelligence John Ratcliffe openly denied such speculation.

Meanwhile, Biden has deployed his campaign surrogates to television to insist that the reports are “unconfirmed.” Not one surrogate denied that the emails were authentic or bothered to explain them.

But Biden hasn’t had to explain. His protectors aren’t relegated to the media. They also encompass the Big Tech heads, who quickly cracked down on dissemination of the Post story itself. Twitter banned tweeting of the link and suspended accounts that tried to spread it, including that of White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.

Facebook announced that even though the story hadn’t been factchecked or found to be false, the company would suppress its reach in anticipation of such fact-checking.

There is no doubt that Big Tech’s decision was political — or that the media’s hesitancy to cover the Biden allegations is similarly political.

Both Big Tech and the media, staffed thoroughly with Democrats, are gun-shy about the prospect of turning the election toward President Donald Trump. If they err, they would far-rather err on the side of Joe Biden than the side of journalistic aggressiveness. The last thing they want is getting the blame if Biden somehow blows the White House.

This is all deeply dangerous. At a time when our trust in media is already low, the media have thoroughly debunked themselves as neutral arbiters of fact. At a time when social media has consolidated unprecedented power to control the information seen by Americans, social media overseers have decided to bottleneck information they don’t like. Americans rightly distrust the journalistic establishment.

They are right, too, to question whether they are being allowed to read stories that cut against the priorities of Silicon Valley Leftists.

The result of journalistic and social media overreach will not be Americans’ quiet acquiescence to the new Informational Elite. It will be frustration and anger.

Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com.

DEATH NOTICES ♦ Charles Thomas Bauguess, 74, of Winston Salem, died October 24, 2020. ♦ Patricia Tesh Cooke, 89, of Winston-Sale, died October 25, 2020. ♦ Jo Ann Speaks Cornatzer, 87, of Clemmons, died October 21, 2020. ♦ Dr. Mary Elizabeth Floyd, 77, of Winston-Salem, died October 25, 2020. ♦ Nancy Mikels Gough, 83, of Advance, died October 24, 2020. ♦ Ova Byron Henley, 76, of Tobaccoville, died October 25, 2020. ♦ Pansey Smith Johnson, 95, of Winston-Salem, died October 24, 2020. ♦ Peggy Jean Miller Jones, 86, of Winston-Salem, died October 23, 2020. ♦ Daniel Wesley McIver, 88, of Winston-Salem, died October 25, 2020. ♦ Jerry Lane McLester, 76, of Winston-Salem, died October 21, 2020. ♦ Gregory Alan Moffitt, 65, of Forsyth County, died October 23, 2020. ♦ Lucille Foster Orrell, 100, of Forsyth County, died October 22, 2020. ♦ Betty Jean Angel Sain, 87, of Lewisvile, died October 21, 2020. ♦ Ann Fulton Lanier Spencer, 92, of Winston-Salem, died October 23, 2020. ♦ Harry Tomlinson, 85, of Bermuda Run, died October 21, 2020. ♦ Johnny Lovell Walker, 65, of Kernersville, died October 23, 2020. ♦ Billy Jackson Webb, 91, of Winston-Salem, died October 22, 2020. ♦ Elsie Mae Beauchamp Whitaker, 93, of Advance, died October 25, 2020.

WEEKLY CRIME REPORT ♦ Adams, Jeffrey (M/54) Arrest on chrg of Aid And Abet Larceny ($1,000 Or Less), M (M), at 5180 Reidsville Rd, Walkertown, NC, on 10/21/2020 15:35. ♦ Almazanlopez, Aron (M/26) Arrest on chrg of 1) Felon Adw/ ser Injury (F), 2) Assault-point Gun (M), 3) Assault-point Gun (M), and 4) Vand-personal Prop (M), at 301 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 10/25/2020 08:00. ♦ BAILEY, LARRY DOUGLAS was arrested on a charge of 2ND DEGREE TRESPASS at 1433 HUTTON ST on 10/25/2020 ♦ Burden, Joshua James (M/41) Arrest on chrg of 1) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), 2) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), 3) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), 4) Poss Stolen Goods (M), 5) Drugsposs Sched Ii (M), 6) Drug Paraphernalia (M), 7) Fugitive Arrest (magistrate`s Order) (F), and 8) Resisting Arrest (M), at 480 Williams Rd, Lewisville, NC, on 10/26/2020 05:55. ♦ COBBS, JAVON PEYTON was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 201 N CHURCH ST on 10/26/2020 ♦ Comalander, Ryan Blake (M/28) Arrest on chrg of 1) Assault On Female (M), 2) Interfering With Emergency Communication (M), and 3) Harassing Phone Calls (M), at 510 Friedberg Church Rd, Winston Salem, NC, on 10/22/2020 11:06. ♦ CREWS, DAVID SYLVESTER was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 5055 NOBLE ST on 10/23/2020 ♦ CULLER, MARK ISAAC was arrested on a charge of 2ND DEGREE TRESPASS at 1433 HUTTON ST on 10/25/2020 ♦ DEYAB, MOHAMED ABDELSALAM was arrested on a charge of VIOLATION OF A VALID PROTECTIVE ORDER at 1522 N LIBERTY ST on 10/23/2020 ♦ Elliott, Jessica Renee (F/27)

Arrest on chrg of Communicate Threats, M (M), at 4757 Topsail Ln, Winston-salem, NC, on 10/24/2020 13:17. ♦ ELLIS, BRIANNA DARNELLA was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT-SIMPLE at 1128 BURKE VILLAGE LN on 10/23/2020 ♦ GABRIEL, EMMANUEL OLUBISI was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 1200 E TWELFTH ST on 10/25/2020 ♦ GIBSON, COLEMAN LEE was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT-SIMPLE at 201 N CHURCH ST on 10/25/2020 ♦ GREEN, TIERRA CONSTANCE was arrested on a charge of CHILD ABUSE at 565 LOUISE WILSON LN on 10/26/2020 ♦ GWYNN, KRISTOPHER ANTONIO was arrested on a charge of CCW at 900 E SEVENTEENTH ST/N LIBERTY ST on 10/24/2020 ♦ Hayes, Charlie Jackson (M/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) Arson - 2nd Degree (F) and 2) Vandexplosives (F), at 7000 Clifton Wood Dr, Walkertown, NC, on 10/24/2020 22:24. ♦ HIATT, BRANDON MICHAEL was arrested on a charge of IMPAIRED DRIVING DWI at 3502 TRAFALGAR SQ on 10/23/2020 ♦ HILL, DANNY WILLIAM was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT-SIMPLE at 5714 OLD WALKERTOWN RD on 10/24/2020 ♦ HOLLAND, MARKE JAMA was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT-SIMPLE at 340 VISTA CR on 10/23/2020

♦ Jones, Tania Nechelle (F/20) Arrest on chrg of Assaultsimple, M (M), at 301 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 10/22/2020 17:04. ♦ KIMBALL, JOSHUA ALLEN was arrested on a charge of BREAKING/LARC-FELONY at UNIVERSITY PW/PENNER ST on 10/24/2020 ♦ KIRKSEY, PERRY JEROME was arrested on a charge of P/W/I/S/D MARIJUANA at 3039 WAUGHTOWN ST on 10/24/2020 ♦ LAVENDER, GARRY LAMONT was arrested on a charge of COMMUNICATE THREATS at 200 SUMMIT SQUARE BV on 10/24/2020 ♦ Melton, Jessica Lynne (F/28) Arrest on chrg of Assault-simple (M), at 6910 Morgan Place Dr, Clemmons, NC, on 10/25/2020 19:24. ♦ MILTON, JULIUS RAY was arrested on a charge of B&EVEHICLE at 1425 SILAS CREEK PW on 10/26/2020 ♦ Mitchell, Kennedy Dwayne (M/56) Arrest on chrg of 1) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 2) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 3) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 4) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), 5) Poss Stolen Goods (M), 6) Poss Stolen Goods (M), 7) Poss Stolen Goods (M), 8) Poss Stolen Goods (F), 9) Drugsctft Sched Ii (M), 10) Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 11) Fail To Appear/compl (M), at 480 Williams Rd, Lewisville, NC, on 10/26/2020 05:50.

♦ HORTON, JENNIFER ANN was arrested on a charge of LARCENY FROM A MERCHANT at 228 WESTDALE AV on 10/25/2020

♦ Reives, Rodney Renard (M/53) Arrest on chrg of 1) False Imprisonment (M), 2) Assault - Strangulation (F), and 3) Interfering With Emergency Communication (M), at 5570 Sturmer Park Cr, Winstonsalem, NC, on 10/21/2020 17:00.

♦ Hutchens, Meagan Dudley (F/32) Arrest on chrg of Resisting Arrest, M (M), at 7699 Mcgee Rd/creedmoor Dr, Rural Hall, NC, on 10/22/2020 01:40.

♦ Robbins, Javaris Terrel (M/21) Arrest on chrg of Disorderly Conduct (M), at 998 E Seventeenth St/e Fifteenth St, Winston-salem, NC, on

10/23/2020 17:15. ♦ ROLL, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN was arrested on a charge of REC/POSS STOLE MV at 1016 LOUISE RD on 10/26/2020 ♦ Ronquillo, Miguel Antonio (M/55) Arrest on chrg of Vio. Protective Order By Courts Another State/ Indian Tribe (F), at 6340 Cook Av, Clemmons, NC, on 10/23/2020 09:27. ♦ ROSEBOROUGH, JAMES WADE was arrested on a charge of 2ND DEGREE TRESPASS at 894 N LIBERTY ST on 10/23/2020 ♦ SMARR, CHRISTOPHER DARNELL was arrested on a charge of POSS STOLEN GOODS at 1425 SILAS CREEK PW on 10/26/2020 ♦ SMITH, JAMOND NOEL was arrested on a charge of P/W/I/S/D COCAINE at 1414 N CAMERON AV on 10/23/2020 ♦ STEPHENS, VINCENT DENARD was arrested on a charge of ASSLT ON OFF/ST EMP at 1530 E TWENTY-FIRST ST on 10/24/2020 ♦ STRICKLAND, ANGELA CHIQUITEA was arrested on a charge of OFA/FTASHOPLIFTING CONCEALMENT GOODS at 5270 INDIANA AV on 10/25/2020 ♦ THOMAS, MICHAEL EVERETTE was arrested on a charge of 2ND DEGREE TRESPASS at 3068 N PATTERSON AV/INDIANA AV on 10/24/2020 ♦ WILDS, RANDOLPH was arrested on a charge of 2ND DEGREE TRESPASS at 780 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR on 10/24/2020 ♦ WILLIAMS, KIWANNA CHARLOTTA was arrested on a charge of COMMUNICATE THREATS at WIND HAVEN LN on 10/24/2020

Twin City Herald for Wednesday, October 28, 2020

SPORTS SIDELINE REPORT NHL

Karmanos, former Hurricanes executive, fired by Penguins Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Monday the dismissal of assistant general manager Jason Karmanos. Karmanos, the son of Carolina Hurricanes minority owner Peter Karmanos Jr., has worked for the Penguins for the past six years. The younger Karmanos followed former Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford to Pittsburgh in 2014 and they won two Stanley Cups together.

Karmanos, 46, was named GM of the Penguins’ American Hockey League team just over six weeks ago. Rutherford did not give a reason for the sudden dismissal.

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Government seeks 15-month sentence in football game threat The California man made similar threats following a Duke loss

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — A California man’s anger over his sports teams’ setbacks went far beyond the average fan’s emotions and must be punished with time in prison, the government said ahead of the man’s sentencing in federal court.

Daniel Rippy, of Livermore, California, used Facebook Messenger to threaten a shooting at Ohio State University during its annual game against Michigan, and vowed to hurt players on the football team and then-head coach Urban Meyer, authorities said.

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Rippy’s sentencing was set for Tuesday before federal Judge Algenon Marbley. Rippy faces as many as five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, but prosecutors are asking for a 15-month sentence without mention of a fine, along with mental health and substance abuse counseling.

A message seeking reaction was left with Rippy’s attorney, who has previously declined to comment ahead of sentencing.

An indictment unsealed late last year in federal court in Columbus accused Rippy, 29, of making the “electronic communication” threat from California during the game between Ohio State and the University of Michigan on Nov. 24, 2018. The game was played in Columbus that year, and Ohio State won 62-39.

Rippy threatened a shooting at the school, saying in a Facebook

message to the university, “I’m seriously going to hurt the students and all of the players from the football team,” according to a statement of facts filed with Rippy’s July plea agreement.

In separate messages, Rippy also threatened “to injure or kill specific players, their family members and the head coach,” the document said.

Rippy made similar threats against Gonzaga University on its Facebook page three days before the football game, after the Gonzaga men’s basketball team defeated Duke University on Nov. 21, 2018, the government revealed for the first time in an Oct. 7 court filing. Rippy is a Duke fan, the government said.

“Yeah and when I get my hands on the players from the basketball team there going to die one by one,” that posting said, according

to federal prosecutors. Rippy later apologized to the school.

“Rippy’s anger and frustration at the loss of his sports teams went beyond the usual shouting at the television as the clock ticks down the final seconds that many of us experience,” Jessica Knight, an assistant U.S. attorney, argued in a court filing.

Instead, Rippy’s threat during the Ohio State game sent authorities into a panic as they tried to figure out where he was and whether he posed an imminent threat to a stadium filled with 100,000 people, Knight said.

“The privilege of engaging with the world online comes with great responsibility,” Knight said. “The recommended sentence reflects the multiple criminal decisions Rippy made every time he sent a threatening communication to a player, coach or school and the law enforcement resources expended responding to those threats.”

Rippy, a Michigan fan who grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, moved at age 27 to California, where he worked in fast food but couldn’t maintain a residence, the government said.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Hall of Fame Jackson State coach Gorden dead at 90 Jackson, Miss.

W.C. Gorden, a Hall of Fame coach who led Jackson State to a 28-game Southwestern Athletic Conference winning streak while building a league power in the late 1980s, died last Friday. He was 90. Considered JSU’s winningest coach, Gorden went 119-47-5 from 1976-91.

The Tigers won eight SWAC titles and reached the NCAA playoffs nine times under Gorden, who worked two years as athletic director at the historically black college after retiring as coach.

Gorden was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

AUTO RACING

Hamilton gets recordsetting 92nd F1 win Paris Lewis Hamilton won the Portuguese Grand Prix Sunday for his record-setting 92nd victory of his Formula One career, breaking a tie with the retired Michael Schumacher. Hamilton is also poised to equal Schumacher’s record seven championships this season.

The 35-year-old Hamilton has 71 wins in just 173 races since replacing Schumacher at Mercedes, a stunning win ratio of 41%, while his 92 wins from 262 starts (about 35%) edges him ahead of Schumacher’s 91 in 306 (30%). Hamilton also has the most pole positions (97 to Schumacher’s 68) and podium finishes (161-155).

SOCCER

Cantor to receive US Soccer Hall media award Fisco, Texas Andrés Cantor, famous for his screams of “Goooooaaal!” during soccer broadcasts, has won the Colin Jose Media Award given annually by the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame. Cantor will receive the award at next year’s induction ceremony that will include former U.S. captain Carlos Bocanegra, who was elected this year, and anyone elected in 2021.

Cantor, who turns 58 on Dec. 22, is lead announcer for Telemundo Deportes. He has worked the last eight men’s World Cups, the last two Women’s World Cups and several Olympics going back to 1984.

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A California man could get 15 months in prison for making threats toward college athletic teams — including the Gonzaga basketball team after it defeated Duke in 2018.

American runner Leeper loses appeal to use prosthetic legs The 31-year-old wants to compete in the Tokyo Games next summer

By Graham Dunbar The Associated Press GENEVA — An American runner who uses two prosthetic legs lost an appeal Monday in his bid to try to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld a decision by the governing body of track and field that had ruled Blake Leeper gets a competitive advantage against able-bodied runners because of the added height his prostheses give him.

“This means that Mr. Leeper cannot compete in the Olympic Games or (World Athletic Series) competitions with the prostheses he uses at present,” World Athletics said in a statement.

The 31-year-old Leeper, who was born with no legs below the knee, can challenge the ruling at the Swiss supreme court before the Olympics open in July 2021.

“I will never give up and will continue to do all I can to compete and be judged by standards that are non-discriminatory, in every way,” the 400-meter runner said.

Leeper said in a statement released by his lawyers that the International Paralympic Committee’s rules on the subject are racially biased against Black athletes. His legal team said the height limit was based on data drawn from “height proportions of Caucasians and Asians,” not Black athletes.

CHARLIE NEIBERGALL | AP PHOTO

Blake Leeper waves to the crowd before the men’s 400-meter dash at the U.S. Championships athletics meet in Des Moines, Iowa, in July 2019.

“This part of the (court) decision was racially discriminatory and thus against public policy,” said Leeper’s lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler.

The case was similar to the one lodged by Oscar Pistorius. The South African runner was cleared to compete in able-bodied events after CAS found his carbon-fiber blades did not give him an advantage.

Pistorius went on to compete at the 2012 London Olympics and reached the semifinals in the 400 meters. One month later, at the

Paralympics, Leeper took silver behind Pistorius in the 400.

Kessler also represented Pistorius.

In Leeper’s appeal at CAS, the three judges ruled his prostheses “enabled him to run at a height that was several inches taller than his maximum possible height if he had intact biological legs.”

World Athletics said the prostheses gave him the legs of a 6-foot-8 man, although he would be 5-foot-9 “with biological legs.”

“This increased leg length gives Mr. Leeper an artificial perfor-

mance advantage over 400m of ‘several seconds,’“ the track body said.

Leeper, however, won a partial victory. CAS decided that the burden to prove if prosthetic legs give a competitive advantage or not should shift from the athlete to the governing body.

Breach of public policy is among the few grounds that Swiss federal judges can intervene in an appeal against a CAS verdict. The sports court said the full verdict in Leeper’s case will be published

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STATE & NATION

Cunningham keeps low profile in NC Senate race marked by his affair

By Gary Robertson The Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham is bypassing uncomfortable questions about his extramarital activities in the final days of his closely contested race with GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.

Whether his strategy alters the outcome of what’s now the most expensive U.S. Senate race in history will depend on whether swing voters are set on removing Tillis — and potentially ending GOP control of the chamber — even if it means a replacement facing a sex scandal.

“Clearly Cunningham made a self-inflicted wound, but the question is what are voters really going to be focused on down the stretch?” asked Thomas Mills, a longtime Democratic consultant not involved in the race.

Cunningham acknowledged three weeks ago that he exchanged sexually suggestive texts with a woman who is not his wife. A few days later, The Associated Press reported additional texts and interviews confirming they had an intimate encounter as recent as July — while Cunningham was deep in the hard-fought campaign.

Since then, Cunningham has largely stuck to tightly controlled virtual calls with interest groups that back him and small, unannounced in-person appearances so reporters can’t ask questions.

GERRY BROOME | AP PHOTO

In this Oct. 1, 2020, file photo, Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham talks during during a televised debate with Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., in Raleigh During the one online news conference he held, the Raleigh attorney and U.S. Army Reserve officer refused to directly answer whether he had had other affairs.

“I’ve taken responsibility for the hurt that I’ve caused in my personal life. I’ve apologized for it,” Cunningham told reporters on Oct. 9. “I’ve said what I’m going to say about it.”

Tillis and Republican allies are highlighting Cunningham’s reticence, running ads that question his trustworthiness in contrast with his TV-commercial persona as an Army officer who rooted out corrupt military contractors in

“I’ve said what I’m going to say about it.”

Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham on his extramarital activities Iraq. Some feature veterans. Tillis’ campaign also says he’s given more than two dozen interviews since Cunningham’s lone news conference.

Cunningham “has not been

truthful and he has not been honorable,” Tillis said in an interview with The Associated Press. “And then that raises a question about whether or not you can believe anything he said up to this point in terms of what he will and will not do if he gets elected to the Senate.”

Cunningham has tried to frame the race on issues and ousting Tillis, who is seeking his second term.

He’s blamed Tillis for failing to expand COVID-19 relief and voting often to do away with President Barack Obama’s health care law.

Left-leaning groups and unions are coming to Cunningham’s side.

“You’ve got to send Cal Cunningham to the United States Senate if health care is your issue in the state of North Carolina,” Brad Woodhouse, president of Protect Our Care, an organization that advocates preserving the 2010 health care law, said at a virtual event featuring Cunningham.

No questions were taken from the news media.

Cunningham’s campaign didn’t make him available for an AP interview. Instead, spokesperson Rachel Petri released a statement saying, “Sen. Tillis and his allies are relying on desperate, personal attacks to make their final appeal to North Carolinians because they cannot defend Sen. Tillis’ record.”

Cunningham himself makes a similar pitch in a TV ad that began running Friday.

National Democrats are committed to protecting their investment in the seat — one of several they’re spending heavily on to wrest from Republicans this year.

They need to flip at least four to take back the Senate. North Carolina’s is already the most expensive Senate race ever, according

to the Center for Responsive Politics, with $246 million spent so far by the two candidates and outside groups.

But polls show the race narrowing, and the editorial boards of several newspapers withheld endorsements of Cunningham that they said they had been prepared to give him before the affair. “His lack of judgment ... should deeply trouble North Carolinians,” one editorial read. The papers did not endorse either candidate.

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper referred to Cunningham’s troubles while he spoke briefly with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden during a campaign stop in North Carolina last weekend.

“We’re going to all get across the line,” Cooper said to Biden at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport in a conversation recorded by WRAL-TV. “I think Cal’s going to get across the line, too. I know that’s frustrating. We’ll get it across.”

Republicans have emphasized how the U.S. Army Reserve is now investigating Cunningham. The military hasn’t said for what, but adultery can be punishable under the military code.

Campaign operatives have said for months the outcome would depend on independent voters, who now make up one-third of the state’s electorate.

Cunningham’s activities are a game-changer for unaffiliated voter Brian Harbach, 39, of Greensboro, who was a Bernie Sanders supporter. The forecast analyst in the apparel industry said he’s now voting for Tillis instead of Cunningham.

“We just can’t be sending low-character people to the Senate,” Harbach said.

Spokesman: China to sanction US arms suppliers to Taiwan

By Joe McDonald The Associated Press BEIJING — China’s government said Monday it will impose sanctions on U.S. military contractors including Boeing Co.’s defense unit and Lockheed Martin Corp. for supplying weapons to rival Taiwan, stepping up a feud with Washington over security and Beijing’s strategic ambitions.

Raytheon Technologies Corp. and “relevant American individuals” associated with the sales also will be affected, said a foreign ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian.

He gave no details of what penalties might be imposed or when.

The ruling Communist Party claims Taiwan, which split with the mainland in 1949 during a civil war, as part of its territory and has threatened to invade. Washington promised in the 1980s to reduce and eventually end weapons sales to Taiwan but insists its dispute with Beijing must be settled peacefully.

“In order to safeguard national interests, China decided to impose sanctions on the American companies that were involved in arms sales to Taiwan,” Zhao said at a regular news briefing.

Chinese-U.S. relations have plunged to their lowest level in

decades amid disputes about security, technology, the coronavirus pandemic and human rights.

Taiwan has long been an irritant in relations. Washington has no formal relations with the island’s democratically elected government but is its main ally. U.S. law requires the government to ensure Taiwan can defend itself.

Weapons sales to the island have increased in quantity and quality.

Last week, Beijing demanded Washington cancel a planned sale of 135 precision land attack missiles valued at just over $1 billion to improve its defenses.

The sale “seriously undermined China’s sovereignty and security interests,” said Zhao, the government spokesman.

China has stepped up military activity around Taiwan in an attempt to force concessions from the pro-independence administration of President Tsai Ing-wen.

The Communist Party is using the mainland’s growing economic weight to pressure other governments to cut diplomatic and unofficial ties with Taiwan.

Beijing regularly pressures American companies including Boeing Co. in an effort to influence U.S. policy. China is one of Boeing’s biggest markets for commercial aircraft, which might

ELISE AMENDOLA | AP PHOTO

In this June 10, 2019, file photo, an American flag flies in front of the facade of Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems facility, in Woburn, Mass. make it vulnerable to a boycott, but Zhao mentioned only Boeing’s military arm, Boeing Defense, not its civilian jetliner business.

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon also supply radar and other technology for civilian aviation.

The two governments have put sanctions on companies and individuals on both sides over complaints about human rights, computer hacking and other issues,

though it is unclear whether they have any effect.

Washington has imposed travel and financial bans on Chinese officials and companies it says are linked to abuses in the northwestern region of Xinjiang, where Muslim minorities have been detained in re-education camps, or Hong Kong after Beijing tried to tighten control by imposing a national security law.

Beijing has retaliated by announcing sanctions against some U.S. legislators.

The Chinese spokesman, Zhao, called on Washington to “stop arms sales to Taiwan and stop any military interaction with Taiwan.”

“We will continue to take necessary measures to safeguard national sovereignty and security interests,” Zhao said.