Author Linda Willard will have a book signing at 11 a.m. March 15 at the High Point Museum for her new book “Breaking the Chains of Oppression: Abolitionist Quakers.” The museum is located at 1859 E. Lexington Ave.
history Presentation
Jamestown, n.C. free People of Color and african american families (the Jamestown freedom Pioneers)
The High Point Museum and the Historic Jamestown Society have joined together to host a program about the free people of color and African American families of Jamestown.
You will hear stories and learn about the history of the Free People of Color and the African American families in the area, and where they resided in Jamestown, N.C. You will also learn how they assisted with the abolitionist movement, helped to build the nation, and developed impactful legacies that reach beyond this area.
The presentation will be March 15 at noon at the High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. This event is free and open to the public.
Plans anD PreserVation of the menDenhall Blair house
On March 19 at 10 a.m., the High Point Historical Society will host staff from the Mendenhall-Blair House to discuss the future of the historic house. This event is free and open to the public. The museum is located at 1859 E. Lexington Ave.
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Have an event that you think needs to be included in About Town? Email Norma B. Dennis at ndworddesign@gmail.com or Carol Brooks at cab1hp@gmail.com
Wyndham to be a week earlier this year
By Carol BrooKs FReeLAnCe WRITeR cab1hp@gmail.com
If you are planning to attend the 86th Wyndham Championship golf tournament this year, don’t forget to dress for hot weather. The dates are July 30-Aug. 3 at Sedgefield Country Club. No reason was given for the date change, which was established by the PGA Tour.
“With our PGA Tour event starting in July, we want to be sure everyone knows our new dates so they can make sure they’re in town,” said Executive Director Mark Brazil. “Summer can be a really busy time of year so we’re hoping if people get the dates on their calendars now, they’ll plan those great summer vacations on other weeks. The Wyndham Championship is one of the best weeks of the summer.”
After bouncing around the calendar with play in August, October, April and March, several years ago the PGA landed in the month of August for the tournament, making it the final tournament of the PGA Tour regular season. That position has several important factors to it, not the least of which is determining the 70 players who qualify for the FedExCup playoffs. It also helps the Presidents and Ryder Cup captains determine who will play for their respective teams.
The Wyndham Championship, founded in 1938 as the Greater Greensboro Open but played under several other names over the years, is the
seventh-oldest professional golf tournament except for the majors and it is the oldest professional golf tournament in North Carolina.
tickets
Individual day or season tickets are available at https://www. wyndhamchampionship.com/ spectators/tickets. All Wyndham Championship tickets and parking passes will now be digitally delivered. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Neither on-site ticket sales nor Will Call will be available, but fans arriving at the Wyndham Championship without tickets can purchase them on their mobile devices prior to entering.
Volunteers needed Volunteers are always needed at the Wyndham Championship. Not only is this a good way to help the PGA and local organizers, volunteers are right on the edge of the action. Visit https://www.wyndhamchampionship.com/volunteers/registration to sign up.
Other tournaments
The Wyndham is not the only professional golf tournament in North Carolina. This year the PGA Championship will take place at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte. The course is usually the home of the Wells Fargo Championship — now the Truist Championship — but since Quail Hollow is hosting the PGA Championship, the Truist Championship will be held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club this year and return to Charlotte in 2026.
History talk explores new view on cause of Civil War
By norma B. dennis FReeLAnCe WRITeR ndworddesign@gmail.com
There was a different twist on history during the March 6 First Thursday History Presentation at the Jamestown Public Library. Jamestown resident Jim Lutzweiler critiqued the book “The Demon of Unrest: A saga of Hubris, Heartbreak and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War” by Eric Larson, adding his own take on the cause of the Civil War.
Although Larson is one of Lutzweiler’s favorite authors, he disagrees with Larson’s view that the war was all about slavery. His favorite line in Larson’s book appears on page 8, “Jilted at the altar of the Railroad Age, South Carolina had retreated into its own world of indolence and myth.”
He feels Larson did not expand on this comment as needed. Lutzweiler also believes China plays a central theme in American history including the Civil War.
Growing up in Illinois, Lutzweiler was taught like school children everywhere that slavery caused the war. As an adult discussing the Civil War with a friend at a function, someone overheard the conversation and tapped Lutzweiler on the shoulder.
“Son, that was a railroad war,” he said, before disappearing into the crowd. Intrigued by the man’s comment, Lutzweiler knew he wanted to learn more about this concept and write about it. While studying at North Carolina State University, he was sidetracked by the story of Emily D. West and the part she may or may not have played in occupying Santa Anna in his tent
Cobras coiled and ready to strike
By ogi oVerman
FReeLAnCe WRITeR
Brandon Negron is a busy man these days. No, make that a very busy man.
As both head coach and president of the Carolina Cobras arena football team, he has a full-time, year-round job. But with practice just now gearing up for the March 15 openingday kickoff, his schedule will be fairly non-stop for at least the next three months. And if all goes well and the Cobras make the National Arena League (NAL) playoffs, add another week or, hopefully, two before he can come up for air.
Oh, and there’s one other item that contributes to his whirlwind life — he and wife Donna are parents to seven offspring (four grown) and grandparents to Kyla, who turned one Feb. 16.
“She’s my best friend,” beamed the hulking coach.
“Being a granddad is the best.”
Still, as passionate as he is
about his family, football occupies most of his time from early spring to mid-summer. He has gradually moved up the ladder from coaching in youth leagues, to middle school, to high school, and, as of 2020, arena football. He began his career with
the Cobras as the offensive and defensive line coach; moved to special teams and offensive line; took 2022 off during the pandemic; in 2023 moved to assistant coach; and became the head coach last year. He was named the league’s Assistant Coach of
the Year in 2023 and Coach of the Year in 2024, even with a 6-4 record.
“We were 6-2 overall and 5-1 at home but lost our last two games on the road and missed a
as the Battle of San Jacinto.
“I deferred interest in the railroad to write my M.A. thesis about Emily,” Lutzweiler said.
While working on a PhD at Duke University, he continued his study of the North
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By Carol BrooKs FReeLAnCe WRITeR cab1hp@gmail.com
The Town of Jamestown’s application to construct a half-mile “side-path” sidewalk along East Main Street in front of Christine Joyner Greene Education Center has been denied by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. At 10 feet wide, the sidewalk, which was to connect to the current sidewalk along Vickery Chapel Road, would follow East Main Street to just short of Millis Road, according to a map in the application. The route is along property owned by the Guilford County School Board.
The letter from DEQ General Counsel Dan Hirschman denying the “401 Quality Certification Application, East Main Street from Vickery Chapel Road to Millis Road,” was sent to Town Manager Matthew Johnson and dated Feb.
during what became know
Photo by Norma B. Dennis
Jim lutzweiler shared a new viewpoint about the Civil War during his talk at the First thursday History series at the Jamestown Public library.
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From The Front
Town Council to meet March 18
By Carol BrooKs FReeLAnCe WRITeR cab1hp@gmail.com
As has been the norm for the past few months, the Jamestown Town Council’s March agenda does not appear to indicate a lengthy meeting. One piece of old business has reared its head again — approval of a Shared Use Agreement between the Town of Jamestown and Guilford County Board of Education. This has been on the agenda of the last couple of meetings but removed and the most recent agreement that was part of a Council agenda was dated Sept. 17, 2024.
The agreement recognizes the improvements the Town has made to portions of the Jamestown Elementary School athletic fields. The Board of Education believes the Town and Board can work together “to maximize the benefits of the school facilities to the community” and “a joint use of the fields benefits all parties.”
Under the agreement, the Board will have exclusive rights to control and operate the fields until 6 p.m. whenever school is in session and as needed for school events. The Town will handle scheduling for other times.
The Town has the responsibility of maintaining the fields and
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11, 2025. The Division of Water Resources received the application on Nov. 4, 2024.
According to the letter, the Town was notified the application was incomplete and asked for more information. After a partial response was received Jan. 16, 2025, DWR asked for additional information.
The Town apparently did not respond by the Feb. 10, 2025, deadline and was denied the application.
Local watchdog website www.thejamestowner9. com discovered the denial letter and learned the application “omitted drinking water supply stream Bull Run from the map and wrongly stated that the nearest body of water to the proposed sidewalk would be High Point City Lake,” which is on the other side of Jamestown.
There is also a small lake across East Main Street on
the GTCC property. This error was corrected in a longer, 93-page, application on Nov. 14, 2024. The Bull Run tributaries have seen increased flooding in recent years, impacting neighborhoods such as Yorkshire and Forestdale East.
The Town has the option to contest the denial or may reapply for the certification and provide additional information in seven areas detailed in the denial letter.
Funding for one mile of sidewalks, of which this was a part, was to come from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which awarded the town $2.3 million for the project. It is part of the Town’s plan to make Jamestown a walkable community and to provide safe routes to the four schools in that specific area.
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and South conflict about a transcontinental
“I realized the war was not primarily about slavery, which prevails in history, but about procession of virgin territories — what we know today as New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Southern California, Sonora (Mexico) and Nevada.
“A little known fact in American history was that Jefferson Davis got Congress to spend up to 50 million dollars to obtain more land from Mexico in what became know as the Gasdsden Purchase.”
The idea was to exploit the territories by railroads going westward from the Mississippi River to ports on the Pacific for trade with Peking.
“The most divisive subject in the ever-growing conflict between the North and South from 1845-1861 was about where the first
footprint of the Transcontinental Railroad would go,” Lutzweiler said. “Would it go from Charleston to Memphis to El Paso and San Diego or another port in California, or from New York to Chicago to Rock Island, Ill., and Omaha, then to San Francisco. The conflict erupted in April 1861.”
On Christmas Day, 1830, The Best Friend of Charleston, a steam engine and passenger cars, made its maiden run westward out of Charleston toward the Pacific. South Carolina continued to build a railroad westward arriving in Memphis in 1857. In spite of the effort of Jefferson Davis to continue, it stopped there. He protested in Congress, but Congress refused to award the footprint to the south.
North Carolina historian William Barney commented, “I defy anyone to show me that South Carolina would have seceded if Congress had awarded it the first footprint of the transcontinental railroad,” a statement to which Lutzweiler agrees.
“Slavery was more of a pretext for the war rather than the cause,” Lutzweiler said. “It was a political conflict between the North and South about the location of a transcontinental railroad, and a war for Southern independence.”
Lutzweiler is open to discussion about the topic. For more detailed information, contact him at stjimbow@gmail.com
keeping them in good repair and safe condition. The Town also will be responsible for lighting of the fields.
new Business
Jorge Ortega, director of Guilford County Animal Services, is scheduled to report.
Scott Coakley, Parks and Recreation director, will ask for approval of a lease agreement with Yamaha for golf carts for Jamestown Park and Golf Course.
Paul Blanchard, Public Services director, will announce which bidder won the contract for street resurfacing.
The Town Council will meet
at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center at Town Hall. It can be viewed online at www.youtube.com/c/TownofJamestownNC. Click on “live” and also will be available after the meeting.
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chance for the championship,” he lamented. “For some reason, that team didn’t play well on the road, especially after having to fly to places like Iowa and Idaho.”
But, mercifully, those long flights — which gnaw at morale and eat up profits — are a thing of the past, smiled Negron. “We bought a bus! We’re getting it wrapped right now. Last year we had to fly to every game, but this year we only have one flight; that will save us probably $40,000 a year.”
With a clipboard in one hand and a briefcase in the other, Negron is well positioned for the dual responsibilities. He played football through high school and has a degree in finance from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I. His career before coaching was in multi-family real estate.
“I realized fairly early on that coaching was in my future,” mused the Staten Island, N.Y., native. “I wasn’t graced with enormous football talent, but I understood the game very well. And the business end of the game is almost more important than the game itself. Without a strong business foundation, you’re not going to have a team very long.”
The proof in that last statement can be found all through the annals of arena football; leagues and owners and teams come and go. For instance, last year’s NAL started with eight teams, two folded before the season started and one during the season. Even Greensboro’s history is a bit sketchy. Arena/indoor football debuted in the Greensboro (now First Horizon) Coliseum in 2000 with the Greensboro Prowlers of the AF2 league. They folded after the 2003 season and the league soon thereafter. Then in 2006 came the Greensboro Revolution, playing in the National Indoor Football League, but they only lasted two seasons. After a 10-year lull, it was announced in 2017 that a group of investors who owned the NAL’s Jacksonville Sharks was going to put a team in Greensboro, calling it the Cobras. It launched in 2018 and has been reasonably successful continuously, proving that Greensboro and the Triad is a viable market for the sport.
“We’re starting our eighth year here,” noted Negron, “so that tells you something. No doubt, we have room to grow, though. Exposure and marketing is the key, and I’m out there every day spreading the word and increasing community support. And so are our players; it’s written in their contracts.
“The league has been restructured, with nine teams in two divisions, all of which are very solvent. And we have a strong ownership group now that includes three local owners — Dr. Kelly Dixon, Karla Munden, and John Milton. So, I’d say we are positioned well for a bright future.”
The indoor game itself also portends a
bright future, largely because the players are visible both on and off the field, and the fans are so close to the action. It is an eighton-eight contest, the field is 50 yards long (plus the end zones), goal posts are much narrower, two men are allowed in motion, and punting is not allowed. Scoring is the name of the game, with 50-60 points the norm. The roster is confined to 25 players, with 21 active.
“As someone who has coached outdoor football, I actually have more fun coaching indoor,” related Negron. “There are so many cool things you can do.”
Negron sees his responsibilities to his players as twofold. “When I make them an offer I’ve got two goals: Number one is to win a championship; number two is to get them discovered. This league is designed to showcase players who have a chance to move up. You shouldn’t be at this level for more than one or two years; at that point, you should be elevating your career. The nice thing about the indoor game is not just helping them get discovered but teaching them how to be a professional. This is not a hobby.”
“They think they’re just a step away from the NFL, and we want them to think that. We do get film requests, and scouts show up at the games. And, yes, we’ve had two guys who made it to the NFL, Joe Powell and Malik Henry, and several to the USFL and CFL. But all of them want to make it to the IFL [Indoor Football League], which is the top level.”
The 46-year-old mentor is quick to point out that nobody — coach, player, businessman, etc. — has any modicum of success without help from others. And right now that help is coming from his four-man coaching staff: Mike Bonner (defensive coordinator), Daron Clark (offensive coordinator), Michael Vogel (line coach), and Fred Price (assistant coach).
“I wouldn’t be where I’m at without those guys,” stressed the Jamestown resident. “They’re great coaches and great men, and we’re a great team.”
Negron is satisfied with his station in life. Wearing multiple hats of coach, team president, father, and grandfather seems to suit him well.
“I wouldn’t want to do anything else,” he said with a grin. “This is my NFL.”
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2025 sCheDule
sat., march 15 vs. Wheeling miners
Fri., March 21 @ Columbus Lions
fri., march 28 vs. Columbus lions
sat., april 5 vs. Wheeling miners
April 19 @ Wheeling Miners
April 26 @ Shreveport Rouxgaroux
may 3 vs. Columbus lions
May 17 @ Shreveport Rouxgaroux
may 24 vs. idaho horsemen
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP000046-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Donna C. Kellawan and Junior Nangoo (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Donna C. Kellawan and Junior Nangoo) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated June 28, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 6555, at Page 2206 in Guilford 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 Guilford 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, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 18, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Being all of Lot 26, of Hidden Forest Subdivision, Phase II as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 156, Pages 109 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1708 Fern Hill Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Subject to all easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
LEGAL NOTICES
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CLERK 21SP000637-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Charlie Wilson (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Charlie Wilson and Vashon Wilson) to John H. Shows, Attorney-AtLaw, Trustee(s), dated November 29, 2001, and recorded in Book No. 5378, at Page 0684 in Guilford 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 Guilford 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, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 18, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in High Point in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in High Point Township, Guilford County, North Carolina and being Lot Nos. 222 and 223 of the development known as Milbourne Heights, a map of which is duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book No. 7, Page 116, Section 2. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 703 Hickory Chapel Road and 2705 Central Avenue, High Point, 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 any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE
c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 3627 - 10584
March 5, 12, 2025 (1725)
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CLERK 22SP001888-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William F. Snow (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): William F. Snow) to Hilton T. Hutchens, Jr. Esq., Trustee(s), dated January 6, 2021, and recorded in Book No. R 8389, at Page 47 in Guilford 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 Guilford 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, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on March 18, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Jamestown in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Being all of Lot 5 of the M.C. Wade Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 37 Page 28 in the office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5313 Adrian Road, Jamestown, North Carolina.
Property Address: 5313 Adrian Road Jamestown, NC 27282
Parcel # 160344
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property
An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.
Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC.
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm
P.O. Box 1028
4317 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311
Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 11504 - 49334 March 5, 12, 2025
NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002502-400
IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY AUSTIN DOWNS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 3105 WYNNFIELD DRIVE, HIGH POINT, NC 27265, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 33, PHASE II, OF AUSTIN DOWNS SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 122 AT PAGE 19 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. WHICH PROPERTY IS TITLED TO BRANNON D. JONES
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on August 30, 2024, file #24M002289-400. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Austin Downs Homeowners Association, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 4336, Page 1133, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Ruby Chase Taliercio, Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on Thursday March 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):
Being all of Being all of Lot No. 33, Phase II, of Austin Downs Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 122 at Page 19 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina.
Property address: 3105 Wynnfield Drive, High Point, NC 27265.
Present Owner(s): Brannon D. Jones. The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any.
Pursuant to NCGS §45-21.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Ruby Chase Taliercio, Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00).
Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Ruby Chase Taliercio, Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in NCGS §45-21.30(d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS §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
The notice shall also state that 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. OF COUNSEL: Ruby Chase Taliercio 111 Wilson Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Telephone: (336)
EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT , having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book R8866, Page 1481, 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 Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on March 27, 2025 at 11:30am, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 202783
ADDRESS: 1001 KINGS ARMS CT HIGH POINT, NC 27262
PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): CHRISTINE DIANE HAYNES
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK R 7163, PAGE 2475, AS FOLLOWS:
BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 8 OF WILLIAMSBURG WEST, SECTION 1, A MAP OF WHICH IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 89, PAGE 102 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
APN: 202783
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23.
Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1).
The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.
A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.
If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit.
Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including SingleFamily 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.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT 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.
IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY HA THI PHAM AND SUNNY VAN LE DATED DECEMBER 13, 2002 RECORDED IN BOOK NO. 5705, AT PAGE 1105 IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA
Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in payment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the secured debt, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County courthouse at 12:00 PM on March 24, 2025, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ha Thi Pham; Sunny Van Le, dated December 13, 2002 to secure the original principal amount of $62,625.00, and recorded in Book No. 5705, at Page 1105 of the Guilford 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: 509 Bacon Court, High Point, NC 27263
Tax Parcel ID: 0179586
The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Ha Thi Pham and Sunny Van Le.
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 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 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 subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including 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 from the highest bidder 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. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD
TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
The date of this Notice is 20th day of February, 2025.
Grady I. Ingle, Attorney for Substitute Trustee Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717
Ingle Case Number: 28768-46756 March 12, 19, 2025 ($1525)
Mailing Address: BCNS Ingle Law Firm C/O Better Choice Notice Solutions, Inc. 9035 Wadsworth Pkwy Suite 2720 Westminster, CO 80021
24SP002638-400
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Jack E. Trees and Joanne T. Trees dated March 26, 2012 and recorded on April 4, 2012, in Book R 7338 at Page 179, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on March 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon:
Address of Property: 3005 Covewood Street, High Point, NC 27265
Tax Parcel ID: 7802-31-9424
Present Record Owner: Heirs of Jack E. Trees Trustee may, in the Trustee sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23.
Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. 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.
The real property described above is being offered for sale AS IS, WHERE IS and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments and any liens or encumbrances that would not be
extinguished by non-judicial foreclosure.
Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.
The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1). Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period.
Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. ｧ4521-30. If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.
Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units:
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 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 ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such termination. This is a communication from a debt 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. If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002628-400 IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY BENNINGTON VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 839 STOCKPORT WAY MCLEANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT 38 OF THE FINAL PLAT OF BENNINGTON VILLAGE, SECTION 1, PHASE 2, PER PLAT IN PLAT BOOK 156, PAGE 111 OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO: GODFRIED RIBEIRO-YEMOFIO
Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on March 13, 2024, file #24M001169-400. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Bennington Village Homeowners Association and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 6092, Page 2207, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on March 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):
Being all of Lot 38 of the Final Plat of Bennington Village, Section 1, Phase 2, per plat in Plat Book 156, Page 111 of the Guilford County Registry.
The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to N.C.G.S §4521.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00).
Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price
in cash or certified check at the time Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §45-21.30(d) and (e).
This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. 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 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.
The notice shall also state that 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.
LAW FIRM CAROLINAS Post Office Box 41027, Greensboro, North Carolina 27404-1027. Telephone: (336) 378-1899. Signed: March 7, 2025. Jonathon L. Woodruff, Attorney for the Trustee March 12, 19, 2025
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002629-400 IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY BENNINGTON VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 5020 BARTLEY WAY MCLEANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT 101 OF THE FINAL PLAT OF BENNINGTON VILLAGE, SECTION 4, PHASE 1, PER PLAT IN PLAT BOOK 160, PAGE 127 OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO: CURTIS D. WASHINGTON A/K/A CURTIS DUANE WASHINGTON SHAMONICA C. WASHINGTON A/K/A SHAMONICA MEADOWS WASHINGTON
Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on November 1, 2023, file #23M002373-400. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Bennington Village Homeowners Association and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 6092, Page 2207, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on March 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon): Being all of Lot 101 of the Final Plat of Bennington Village, Section 4, Phase 1, per plat in Plat Book 160, Page 127 of the Guilford County Registry.
Present Owner(s): Curtis D. Washington a/k/a Curtis Duane Washington & Shamonica C. Washington a/k/a Shamonica Meadows Washington.
The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to N.C.G.S §4521.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §45-21.30(d) and (e).
This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. 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 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.
The notice shall also state that 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.
LAW FIRM CAROLINAS Post Office Box 41027 Greensboro, North Carolina 27404-1027. Telephone: (336) 378-1899. Signed: March 7, 2025. Jonathon L. Woodruff, Attorney for the Trustee March 12, 19, 2025
By d.g. martin
A North Carolina president?
Some
argue that what they need for the 2028 presidential election is a southern
ate like Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton who won election-- or like Al Gore whose win was taken away by the courts. Is there a moderate southern political figure who like these three could win the Democratic nomination and the next presidential election? And, specifically, is there a North Carolinian who could do the job?
Thanks to President Donald Trump and Rachel Maddow, the entire country learned last week that there is at least one North Carolina political figure who fits that bill.
Hampton Dellinger, who grew up in North Carolina and attended Chapel Hill High School, is the now former head of the Office of Special Counsel. He has been a critical figure scrutinizing the recent mass firings of federal workers.
According to an article by Eileen Sul-
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livan in the July 6 issue of The New York Times, “Mr. Dellinger had planned to continue investigating the government’s sweeping terminations of employees who were relatively new to their roles before a federal appeals court ruled that he himself could be removed.”
Dellinger’s advocacy gained the attention of Rachel Maddow who invited him to appear on her popular MSNBC program, The Rachel Maddow Show.
In her introduction, Maddow said, “In all of these fights against what appear to be these illegal mass firings, and these efforts to unilaterally close down and turn off parts of the government, the materially most consequential one of all of them is one that was obtained because of one man, whose name is Hampton Dellinger.
“Trump tried to fire him in the first week in February. Mr. Dellinger fought it immediately. He fought it long enough and hard enough that, while he was able to retain his post — thanks to a judge’s order — still under fire from Trump, he succeeded in enlisting the Merit Systems Protection Board to reverse thousands of baseless firings of so-called probationary
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it serves, continually growing and adapting to meet the needs of its customers while staying true to its values of quality, affordability, and exceptional customer service.
From its humble beginnings in Gaffney, South Carolina, Hamrick’s has become a household name, operating in over 20 loca-
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Cheers to 80 Years!
“We are incredibly proud
employees. Among the direct results of what Hampton Dellinger did are more than 5,000 people at USDA who yesterday were told they must be reinstated to their jobs.
“Hampton Dellinger today himself announced that he is ending his one-man fight to stay at his post at the Office of Special Counsel, which looks after whistleblower rights; which looks after the rights of government employees to not be fired for corrupt or improper reasons. He left that job today after an appeals court ruling basically made clear that he must.
“But take him as a case study here, because his one-man, one-month fight to not go quietly saved the jobs of thousands of people who were improperly fired by Trump. And that fight set the bar, and set the tone, for what it means to refuse to go quietly. And to make as much good trouble as you can, every single day that you can, for as long as you can.
“Joining us now for his first interview since ending this fight is Hampton Dellinger. He’s now the former head of the Office of Special Counsel. Mr. Dellinger, it’s really nice to meet you. Thank you for being here.”
Midway through the interview Maddow said to Dellinger, “What you have seen about what it means to fight—it’s part of the reason I wanted to talk to you tonight. Because you embody an example here of what it is to stand up and put your name as the plaintiff on that suit against the government, to stand up for the way the American people ought to be treated. We very rarely ask individual human beings to say, I, the named plaintiff, am here to stand up for the people against the government that is mistreating them. And it takes something.” At the end of the interview, Maddow concluded with these remarks:
“Hampton Dellinger; as of today, the former head of the Office of Special Counsel, and somebody whose story is going to be told for a very long time, because of what you did and because of its effects. I know you have some wounds to lick, and you need, probably, some rest, but don’t go too far. The country needs you.”
D.G. Martin, a lawyer, retired as UNC system vice president for public affairs in 1997. He hosted PBCNC’s “North Carolina Bookwatch,” for more than 20 years.
Why is the BiBle so Confusing?
Dear Pastor sid: I have been a church attender for many years and still do not understand the Bible. Why is it so hard to understand? Why is it so confusing? Please help me because I am about ready to stop attending the church I love so much. I have come to the conclusion: why bother. — Needing Help, T.C.
By Pastor
hi t.C.,
of our 80-year history and the trust our customers have placed in us over the years,” said Barry Hamrick, CEO of Hamrick’s. “Our success is truly a reflection of our dedicated employees and the loyal customers who have supported us since day one. We’ve always prided ourselves on delivering the best prices, the best selection, and the best customer service, and we look forward to continuing that tradition for many years to come. Cheers to 80 Years, and many more to come!”
As part of the anniversary celebrations, Hamrick’s is hosting special events, promotions, and sales throughout the year to thank customers for their unwavering support. These efforts are designed to bring the Hamrick’s experience to even more shoppers and celebrate the store’s rich legacy.
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The Bible is not as confusing as many people realize. Let me offer a few tips on understanding this 66-book called the Bible. First, God is the origin of the Bible. We are told in 2 Timothy 3:16 that it came from God, it is inspired of God. Next, keep in mind that the whole Bible is about one person: Jesus Christ. The Old Testament tells us How Christ came to earth. He came through Abraham, Jacob, David, was to be born in Bethlehem. Now we know How Jesus came, the New Testament tells us WHY He came. So He came to rescue man from eternal damnation. The Four Gospels present Christ to us, in the Book of Acts the earlier Christians are spreading the Good News, and all those other books answer questions that help us understand Christ and what He has done. The final book is the last chapter of mankind and the return of Christ. And always remember, T.C., ask your pastor the meanings and he no doubt will assist you.
is Christ Jesus’ last name?
Dear Pastor Sid,
Please settle an argument between my daughter and my husband. My daughter thinks that Christ is Jesus’ last name, but my husband does not think so. Who is right about this? — Thank you, B.H.
hi B.h.,
Your husband is correct on this one. Back in Bible times people did not have last names. They were just known by their name with their occupation, like Joseph the Carpenter. So what about Jesus Christ? The name Christ means Messiah or Anointed One. Sometimes the Bible refers to Christ Jesus or Jesus the Christ. The Old Testament foretells the coming of a Messiah that will rescue the world from all unrighteousness, and this person is Jesus. So Christ is more like a title than a last name. I hope this helps.
Ask The Pastor is written by Pastor Dr. Sid Stewart, from the Hoover’s Grove Wesleyan Church, 5399 Jackson Creek Rd., Denton. Pastor Sid’s teaching motto is “Making the Complex Simple.” If you have a question about the Bible, please email Dr. Stewart at moses43@juno.com and soon it will be answered in this column. Also take time to visit Dr. Stewart Productions, a YouTube channel produced by Dr. Stewart where you will find over 650 videos and slide presentations of a variety of topics.
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aries (March 21 to April 19) Consider moving beyond the usual methods to find a more creative means of handling a difficult on-the-job situation. Avoid confrontation and aim for cooperation instead.
taurus (April 20 to May 20) A seasonal change creates a new look for the outdoors. It also inspires Taureans to redo their own environments, so this is a good week to start redoing both your home and workplace. Enjoy!
gemini (May 21 to June 20) A misunderstanding needs to be straightened out so the wrong impression isn’t allowed to stand. If necessary, offer to support the use of a third party to act as an impartial arbitrator.
CanCer (June 21 to July
22) A career change offering what you want in money and responsibilities could involve moving to a new location. Discuss this with your family members before making a decision.
leo (July 23 to August 22)
Feeling miffed over how you
believe you were treated is understandable. But before you decide to “set things straight,” make sure that the whole thing wasn’t just a misinterpretation of the facts.
Virgo (August 23 to September 22) Showing you care makes it easier to build trust and gain an advantage in handling a delicate situation. What you learn from this experience will also help you understand yourself better.
liBra (September 23 to October 22) Planning for the future is fine, especially if you include the roles that family members may be asked to play. But don’t be surprised if some hidden emotions are revealed in the process.
sCorPio (October 23 to November 21) Making choices highlights much of the week, and you have a head start here, thanks to your ability to grasp the facts of a situation and interpret them in a clear-cut manner.
sagittarius (November 22 to December 21) Carrying a torch can be a two-way situation: It can either keep you tied to the
past or help light your way to the future. The choice, as always, has to be yours.
CaPriCorn (December 22 to January 19) Your watchwords this week are “focus, focus, focus.” Don’t let yourself be distracted from what you set out to do. There’ll be time later to look over other possibilities.
aQuarius (January 20 to February 18) A workplace opportunity might require changes that you’re not keen on making. Discuss the plusses and minuses with someone familiar with the situation before you make a decision.
PisCes (February 19 to March 20) Love and romance are strong in your aspect this week. If you’ve already met the right person, expect your relationship to grow. And if you’re still looking, odds are, you’ll soon be finding what you want!
Born this WeeK: You approach life in a wise and measured manner, which gives you a competitive edge in many areas.
The Electric State (Pg13) — Based on the illustrated novel by Simon Stalenhag, this sci-fi adventure film from the Russo Brothers (The Gray Man) stars Netflix darling Millie Bobby Brown (Damsel) and “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Chris Pratt. Premiering March 14, the film follows teenage orphan Michelle (Brown) in an alternate reality of the ‘90s where robots exist but have been banished to a single area called the Electric State. Convinced that she can find her lost brother, Michelle teams up with a kind robot and a drifter named Keats (Pratt) to travel across the Ameri-
can West to find him. This is an adventure you won’t want to miss! (Netflix)
Long Bright River (tVma) — In recent years, Amanda Seyfried ( The Crowded Room) has become a serious dramatic television actress, even earning herself an Emmy for her work in The Dropout. Her latest role in a new limited series based on the book by Liz Moore only adds to her growing repertoire. Seyfried plays a police officer named Mickey in a neighborhood of Philadelphia where women begin to fall like flies due to a mysterious killer on the loose. As the murders rise in number, Mickey fears for her drug-
abusing sister, Casey (Ashleigh Cummings), who has been missing longer than normal. Nicholas Pinnock (For Life) co-stars in this eight-episode series out on March 13. (Peacock)
Dope Thief (tV-ma) — Ridley Scott (Gladiator
Strange But True
By lUCie WinBorne
• When Katherine Johnson was little, she loved to count things. By the age of 10, she was in high school. In 1961, she calculated the trajectory of NASA’s first trip into space. She was so consistently accurate that when NASA began to use computers, they had her check the calculations to make sure they were correct.
• In Norse, the name Siri means “a beautiful woman that leads you to victory.”
• And speaking of Siri ... she will flip a coin for you if you can’t make a decision.
• Looney Tunes was created to promote the Warner Brothers music catalog in the 1930s, hence the name “Looney Tunes” instead of “Toons.”
• James Vernor put the basic components of a new beverage into a barrel in 1861 before heading off to serve in the 4th Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. When he returned four years later, he tasted the barrel’s contents and, voila!, Vernor’s Ginger Ale was born.
• Norway’s Bouvet Island was discov-
ered in 1739, then “lost” again for the next 69 years due to the original spotter’s mislabeling its coordinates.
Canada has a strategic maple syrup reserve to ensure global supply in case of emergency.
• When President Donald Trump asked the Guggenheim Museum to loan the White House an original Van Gogh painting, they responded with the counteroffer of a solidgold toilet.
Elvis Presley wore a cross, a Star of David and the Hebrew letter chai because he didn’t want to “miss out on heaven due to a technicality.” A single person’s DNA contains as much information as 50 novels.
• Soccer player Mohammed Anas accidentally thanked both his wife and girlfriend in a post-match speech.
Thought for the Day: “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.” — Will Rogers
II) is an executive producer behind this new crimedrama series premiering March 14. Starring Academy Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry (Causeway) and Golden Globe nominee Wagner Moura ( Narcos), this eight-episode series also takes place in Phila-
delphia and centers around two friends who have a charade of posing as DEA agents in order to rip off drug dealers. With another big score in mind, the two men decide to rob a house in the countryside but face a sticky situation when the drug traffickers vow to exact revenge on them. As the adage goes: “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!” (Apple TV+)
Rumours (r) — This eccentric comedy-horror film led by Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer) flew completely under the radar after its release in May 2024, with nothing but its campiness to thank for that! The film interweaves two dis-
tinct tones, one with the feel of a modern comedy and the other with the vibe of a 1970s thriller. The premise consists of seven world leaders who meet at the G7 to devise a statement regarding a current global crisis. But as their evening carries on, a thick fog looms around the woods surrounding them, undead bodies and demons seem to appear within the fog, and a way out is nowhere to be found. Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Denis Menochet (Beau Is Afraid), and Alicia Vikander (The Assessment ) co-star in Rumours, out now. (Paramount+)
From left, millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt and Ke Huy Quan star in The Electric State.
St. Patrick’s Day Leftovers Reimagined: Make These Tasty Hand Pies
By Patti diamond
By Joann derson
Next Monday is St. Patrick’s Day, and if you’re like so many people, you’ll be wearing green, attempting an Irish brogue and enjoying a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. I usually find I have leftovers, but not quite enough to make an encore meal for the family. What’s a lass to do? Take a cue from classic Irish pub grub and make hand pies, or pasties, with the leftovers to make them go further.
First, a little fun foodie history. These hand pies are very similar to Cornish pasties (PASS-tees). The Cornish pasty originates with the tin miners in Cornwall, England, during the 1800s. The underground miners couldn’t come to the surface for lunch, so a portable lunch was required. Also, the miner’s hands were very dirty (and tin contains arsenic!), so the large crimp of the crust served as a handle. The pie could be eaten, and that part of the crust discarded.
Also, the people making the pies would sometimes put sweet jam filling in one corner of the pie for dessert. The person making the pie would pinch the miner’s initials into the pie crust at the end with the sweet filling so the miner would know to start at the opposite end. This way, if the miner wanted to leave some pasty to enjoy later, his initials could identify which pie belongs to whom. Such a clever idea!
For convenience, I’m using purchased refrigerated pie crust, but you could cer-
tainly make dough from scratch if you desire. Make enough for a two-crust pie. This recipe uses leftovers, and since your leftovers are probably different from mine, use this recipe as a guideline, because it’s totally adjustable. For example, you might have more cabbage, less potatoes and no carrots. No problem! If the total volume is 4 1/2 cups, you can fill each of the six hand pies with 3/4 cups filling.
st. PaDDy’s Pasties yield: 4-6 servings total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using the leftovers from your corned beef and cabbage dinner, or freshly cooked equivalent, cube and measure the corned beef, potato, carrot and cabbage. Into a large bowl, combine the ingredients above, adding mustard and a few grinds of pepper, if desired.
Crack an egg in a small bowl and beat with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash. Set aside. Working with one pie crust at a time, place the crust on parchment and cut into thirds, like a clockface at 12, 4 and 8 o’clock. Working one piece at a time, roll each piece into a rough rectangle. They won’t be perfect; don’t worry. It’s part of their charm. Place 3/4 cup filling slightly off center. Brush egg wash over the edges of the dough. Gently pull the pastry over the filling and crimp to seal the edges. Brush the egg wash over the top and crimp of each pie. Place on a parchment-covered baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pies. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pies are golden and gorgeous.
Of course, this hand pie could contain any filling you wish. Imagine them with shredded chicken, ground beef or simply cooked vegetables. These pasties are perfect picnic fare or lunches on the go.
• Have your carpets cleaned. Hightraffic areas may require it as much as every three or four months, but bedrooms can go as long as 18 months. Use runners and area rugs to safeguard spots that may be vulnerable, like under a vanity or by your sofas.
• “I had some residue on my bathroom ceiling from hard water condensation. I happened to have a set of crutches lying around. I used a hair elastic to secure a hand towel to the arm rest of one crutch. Then I sprayed it with water and used it to scrub the ceiling. It worked really well. I was done in no time.” — A.A. in Florida
• A baking soda and water mix is great for tile floors if you want a quick mop up. If a lot of your floors are tile, do yourself a favor and invest in a steam mop. They clean and sanitize, leaving your floors brilliant.
• “One of the things I do each spring (and fall) is to go through my makeup and toss the old items. I also freshen up my first aid kit, and get new bottles of sunscreen and bug spray to keep in my car kit, so I will always have it around.” — E.A. in California
• Be sure you use a trivet or other protectant when placing flowerpots on wood floors. Also, purchase felt pads for the bottoms of furniture. This will eliminate divots or other kinds of depressions or scratches in the floor.
• “Tiny tears in your window screen can be secured with clear nail polish. I dab the spot, then use tweezers to line up the tiny wires, then dab again. Just make sure the window is open, or the screen might stick to the windowpane.” — T.T. in Indiana
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these golden, flaky pasties turn st. Patrick’s day leftovers into a handheld feast.
