Jamestown does not have a police force. When trouble arises, the town relies on the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office to come to the rescue. The Sheriff’s District 3 office is located at 211 Hillstone Dr., moving here in 2013 from a location on the campus of Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC). It is led by Capt. Latoya Howell and is staffed around the clock.
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office website states, “The District is bounded by Interstate 40 on the north, west along Forsyth County and the City of High Point, south along Randolph County and east along the Greensboro City Limits. … The primary function of District 3 is uniformed patrol and the criminal
investigations of crimes related to assaults, burglary, theft, fraud, forgery, vehicle theft, possession or receiving stolen property and juvenile criminal offenses.”
But there is something unique about this office. Jamestown is the only municipality in the county that contracts with the Sheriff’s Office for service. The 2024-25 fiscal year budget indicates $471,828 is allocated to the GCSO, with $274,898 of that being salaries. The Town usually purchases a new vehicle for the deputies each year but deferred in this budget year. The 2023-24 budget was $431,453.35.
Other towns, such as Gibsonville, Pleasant Garden and Summerfield receive virtually the same service Jamestown does — at no extra cost.
“Why are we paying for this and other municipalities aren’t?”
Councilmember Rebecca Ray-
The former aCC headquarters at 4512 Weybridge Lane has a new owner.
Jamestown company purchases ACC headquarters
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When the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) headquarters moved to Charlotte last fall, it left behind a building located beside Grandover Golf Course. That property was sold on July 10 to a company currently located in Jamestown.
The newly-formed Wynnfield Weybridge LLC purchased the property for a bargain price — $1.87 million, less than half of the $4.5 million appraised tax value. The property includes a 24,251 square foot, two-story building in the Grandover Commons Business Park at 4512 Weybridge Lane. It was built in 1996 and contains 46 office spaces, with many ACC memorabilia remaining. Wynnfield Properties is a Jamestown development and property management organization, currently located at 5614 Riverdale Dr. It is believed the company will move into the former ACC headquarters, six times the size of the Riverdale location.
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When the Jamestown Parkway was constructed several years ago it cut through some of the property that was part of Jamestown Middle School. In fact, the Parkway runs right alongside the athletic field to its south. A 5.15-acre triangle of land that was once part of the school property is on the north side of the road.
Now the Guilford County Board of Education has declared that triangle to be surplus property. The Board of Education plans to offer the parcel to the Guilford County Board of Commissioners. If the county does not take it, it will be put up for sale.
born asked. “Are we getting different services that we are paying specifically for? The taxpayers in Jamestown are paying double for this.”
The other councilmembers also questioned this.
“What are we getting by paying for the service that we wouldn’t be getting if we didn’t pay?” asked Mayor Lynn Montgomery. What are these “extra” services Jamestown is receiving in the contract? This was discussed by
the Town Council in a special meeting the afternoon of July 9 as they looked over the current contract — signed Oct. 24, 1991, and in effect until terminated or amended — and a proposed updated contract. There are no “extra” services noted in the original contract, nor the proposed one.
Several times during the meeting different councilmembers asked the same question, “What extra services are we getting that other towns are not getting?”
The basic answer was: 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year presence. However, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office website states, “The district offices provide 24/7 patrol services to the citizens of each district.” That appears to indicate every municipality receives exactly the same service, although Town Manager Matthew Johnson said that is
based on availability, since not every municipality has a district office.
Councilmember Martha Wolfe said there was comfort knowing the Town has so much coverage from the GCSO and believes others in town feel the same way.
In considering ways to cut the budget, councilmembers requested a list of the response times for all of Guilford County to see if District 3 responded just as quickly in Jamestown as to other municipalities to determine if the Town needed a contract with the Sheriff’s Office.
Jamestown’s annual budget for the GCSO pays for many things, including new vehicles for use in the town, local salaries, benefits, overtime, motor vehicle fuel and repairs. When the vehicles need replacing, the old ones are sold
medlin receives william J. white scholarship
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Joshua Medlin, a graduate of Ragsdale High School, is among 11 recipients of the William J. White Scholarship. The fund awards scholarships to former Colt Leaguers who are entering a college or university. The criteria include academic excellence, exemplary citizenship, and financial need.
The White Scholarship Fund was established in 1980 following White’s death from cancer. In 1965,
White was responsible for starting Colt baseball locally for rising high schoolers. Bobby Dawson was the first recipient in 1981, and since then (including 2024) 315 scholarships have been awarded.
Medlin will use his scholarship toward his continuing education at North Carolina State University where he will major in civil engineering.
Both his parents, Danny and Sara, graduated from N.C. State and Medlin
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A recent email I received noted that July 20 would be the most perfect evening of the summer in North Carolina to eat outside. The statement seemed a little presumptuous to me since North Carolina covers a lot of territory and to declare it would be nice on that very evening throughout the entire state seems somewhat unrealistic.
But cabinet manufacturer Fabuwood has used publicly available weather data to identify the most perfect evening of summer for an outdoor meal in each state and it appears that for North Carolina July 20 is it. The temperature is expected to hover around 79 degrees with just a 22 percent chance of rain.
Fabuwood considers the ideal nighttime temperatures for outdoor dining to be around 75 degrees F and combines
that with the date having the least chance of rain. Selecting temperatures the closest to their ideal with limited chances of rainfall allowed them to come up with their prediction for every state. My philosophy is that any time spent outside with family or friends can be special.
Our family has been known to wear our coats and eat hot bowls of soup beside an outdoor fire pit and call it a perfect evening.
Perfect or not, I do not have a party, or even a simple outdoor meal, planned for July 20. I am open to a last minute invitation, however.
Discounting the invitation, if you decide to eat alfresco based on Fabuwood’s prediction of a perfect night let me know how it went. It would be fun to share your experiences in the Jamestown News
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Photo courtesy Guilford County GIS The Jamestown Parkway cuts through the Jamestown Middle school property outlined in red. The parcel to the north has been declared surplus. Harvey Road is to the left.
Image courtesy CBRE Triad
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(above) Joshua Medlin is all business as he approaches the batter’s box.
(at left) Celebrating with teammates after hitting a homerun.
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and the proceeds returned to Jamestown.
The Town did not allocate funds for a new vehicle in the 2024-25 budget.
A wrinkle
There is wrinkle to this entire matter of paying for coverage by the deputies: In the 2013-14 fiscal year budget, the Council at that time approved a 5 cents property tax increase to pay for the coverage, previously paid for by the Town. This increase was part of a new Public Safety Policy that included the PinecroftSedgefield Fire Department.
“Do we look at cutting operationally from the town’s budget to fund these safety contracts or do we actually look at trying to find other funding sources?” said Chuck Smith, town manager in April 2013, at a budget meeting. He then suggested adjusting the town’s property tax rate, adding an additional 7 cents.
“We have 24/7 coverage in Jamestown,” Smith continued. “Other towns have a different type of contract with the Sheriff’s Office. The smaller towns get the benefit of the Sheriff’s Office whether they’re under contract or not. Jamestown years ago elected to have that deputy
admitted with a smile that he has probably been a State fan since birth. The fact the school has a good engineering program made his choice of going there all the easier.
Medlin played on the Colt League for two summers after his sophomore and junior years in high school.
“Each team in the Colt League is from the same school,” Medlin said. “It gives you more opportunity to play with your school teammates and helps you to bond more. It is also a good way to transition middle-schoolers into the high school level.”
Medlin began playing
in-town, if you will, that is watching our town limits on a 24/7 basis. Because of that we have a little bit different operational budget with the Sheriff’s Office. We’re getting far larger benefit for the contract than what we’re paying.”
Again, only the 24/7 benefit was mentioned as a bonus.
One reason many capital improvement projects have not been done is because the town absorbed the cost of public safety contracts in recent years — without raising taxes. That absorption meant the town does not have funds for the improvements.
“The Town was eating the charges, then passed it on to residents,” remembered Montgomery, who was a councilmember at the time.
Johnson said he would research the Public Safety Policy and report back to the Council.
Another wrinkle Another wrinkle is also in the picture as Jamestown taxpayers are already paying Guilford County for the Sheriff’s Office, so it could be said taxpayers are paying twice for the same service.
“What I’d like to do is, take their budget for the Town of Jamestown [and]
tee-ball when he was four and played baseball for his school team at Jamestown Middle. With the exception of football, his sixth grade class was the first allowed to participate in sports.
He also played baseball for four years at Ragsdale High School. Having participated on community swim teams for as long as he had played baseball was a good segue into his participation on Ragsdale’s swim team. He played football his junior and senior years.
“My favorite sport is baseball,” Medlin said. “I like that, similar to swimming, it is an ‘individual team’ sport. I started off as a catcher, but in high school played outfield as well.
“I think I ended up liking outfield better. I like the fact I could just run and chase the ball,” he added.
Although he started his junior year in baseball slowly it proved to be one of his best seasons, hitting 250 including two home runs. Unfortunately he broke his ankle halfway through his senior season and was not able to finish play for the year.
“It happened during practice right after our big spring break baseball tournament in Florida,” Medlin said. “But I was still able to go to all the games. That was my goal even with all the doctor’s appointments.”
Medlin is spending his summer as a lifeguard at Cedarwood Swim and Racquet Club. The competitive swim season recently ended and Medlin swam in the 15-18 age group while helping coach the younger 4-14 year olds.
“Swimming made it easier to understand the other kids on the swim team,” Medlin said. “I have no definite plans, but I could possibly coach again next year. After that my summers might involve internships.”
According to Medlin
figure out how much we’re already paying [GCSO] in Guilford County taxes,”
Montgomery said, then offer the Sheriff’s Office 50-75 percent of what the Town has been budgeting for the service.
“But not cut our service to our residents,” she added.
Coverage
The Council considered other items regarding the Sheriff’s Office contract.
Councilmember Pam Burgess noted there was a statement in the proposed contract that said the law enforcement coverage would not be increased as the town grows.
“The sheriff said that with full build-out (of D.R. Horton homes), they don’t need more equipment or staff to service that,” replied Johnson.
Rob Brown, an attorney with Roberson, Haworth and Reece PLLC, worked on the proposed new contract and was present at the meeting. He was able to clarify some points raised by the Council.
The Council did not make a decision regarding the long-questioned contract with the Sheriff’s Office at the July 9 meeting as several items needed more research. The Council will meet again Aug. 13 for more discussion.
participating in sports is a good way to build leadership skills and become a team player, which will help in other aspects of work as an adult. He also says that playing several sports helped him develop the time management skills needed to balance his sports, studies and social life.
“I think kids should try as many sports as they can as early as possible so they can see what they like best,” Medlin said. “Those are the ones you will end up playing and enjoying the most.”
Other students who received William J. White scholarships, their high schools and the college they will attend were Immanuel Blackwell, Dudley, UNCCharlotte; Benjamin Brooks, Southern Guilford, UNC-G; Trace Hicks, Williams High, Rockingham Community College; Anthony Lopossay, Chatham Central, Cleveland Community College; Ian McMillan, Jordan Matthews, Brunswick Community College; Jacob Miles, Western Alamance, UNCWilmington; Clifton Olmedo, Walkertown High, Louisburg College; Evan Penny, Rockingham County, Wake Tech Community College; Lane Powell, Rockingham County, GTCC; and Julian Simmons, Grimsley, GTCC.
The scholarships were awarded between evening games of the Colt East Zone Tournament on July 17 at Stoner-White Stadium. White’s granddaughter, Courtney Lowrance, and Bobby Dawson presented the checks and plaques respectively.
Medlin was unable to attend the awards ceremony but his grandfather, Rick Larrick, was on hand to receive his award.
“I really appreciate being a recipient of this scholarship,” Medlin said. “It really helps out.
Letter to the Editor
From a 29year resident of Jamestown and Forestdale East Neighborhood
to town, shops & supermarkets
8. Strong neighborhoods with quality standards
9. Local public golf course and picnic park shelter 1 mile from town
— Richard Pope
Would Jesse Helms support Mark Robinson?
By d.g. M a RTI n O N e ON
ON e
If Jesse Helms were alive, would he be supporting the gubernatorial candidacy of Mark Robinson, the state’s current lieutenant governor?
Helms, who died on July 4, 2008, was North Carolina’s longest serving U.S. senator (1973-2003).
In “Righteous Warrior: Jesse Helms and the Rise of Modern Conservatism,” William Link, retired professor at the University of Florida, followed Helms from his birth and youth in Monroe to the time of his announced retirement from the senate. Helms noted that if reelected in 2002, “he would finish his term at age 88, and this was something that my family and I unanimously decided I should not do, and ladies and gentlemen, I shall not.”
His fellow senator Joe Biden described him as “one of the most thoughtful, considerate and gracious senators I have ever served with.”
Somehow, Helms was able to cover his extreme rightwing views with a genuine, at least seemingly genuine, personal respect for his political adversaries.
On the other hand, Mark Robinson is usually unable or unwilling to apply a soft touch to his conservative feelings.
An online article by Ryan Adamczeski in the Advocate dated March 6, 2024, gave a sample of Robinson’s provocative statements:
• Robinson said during a 2021 sermon that “there’s no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth. “And yes, I called it filth,” he doubled down. “And if you don’t like that I called it filth, come see me and I’ll explain it to you.”
• Robinson accused former first lady Michelle Obama of secretly being a transgender woman, referring to her as “he” in a 2017 Facebook post where he called her an “anti-American, abortion and gay marriage supporting, liberal leftist elitist. I’ll be glad when he takes his boyfriend and leaves the White House.”
• Robinson said in other posts that Obama speaks “ghetto” and “wookie,” and that she emanates “the stench of human waste.”
• In another Facebook post, Robinson said that Black people who vote for Democrats are “slaves” being controlled by the Democratic National Committee. “Half of black Democrats don’t realize they are slaves and don’t know who their masters are,” he wrote. “The other half don’t care.”
• In yet another Facebook post, Robinson likened LGBTQ+ rights to pedophilia, and said that people being gay is leading to the collapse of society. “We have pushed homosexuality over the top. Mark my words PEDOPHILLA [sic] is next, which will be closely followed by the END of civilization as we know it.”
Although Helms might have agreed with much of what Robinson said, he would have been careful not to incite his readers and listeners unnecessarily. Would he have been willing to support Robinson for governor? I don’t know. But according to Link, Helms was a longtime and genuine segregationist as shown by his reluctance as a church official to seat Blacks seeking to attend his church.
Link writes, “In the 1950s Helms also opposed the integration of churches. As an usher and deacon at Raleigh’s First Baptist Church, he refused to seat black people and warned other ushers about this as the ‘potential problem’ he even threatened to resign, should the church seek to seat black visitors.”
So, would Helms be able to set aside his own segregationist views and any worries about Robinson’s rough communications methods to support someone like Robinson?
Probably so.
Times are changing. D.G.
4 Wednesday, July 17, 2024
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA-GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 1598
IN RE:
FORECLOSURE OF A CLAIM OF LIEN HELD BY CHARLESTOWNE CROSSING CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS ON
802 SPRUILL COURT, UNIT E, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27409 WHICH PROPERTY IS TITLED TO BRIAN TILLMAN
Under and by virtue of the power of sale and authority contained in that certain Declaration for Charlestowne Crossing Condominium Homeowners Association, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 4961, Page 1255, 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 Claim of Lien 23 M 2164 and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Guilford County, in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, all that certain lot or parcel of real estate, including all improvements and fixtures located thereon, situated, lying and being known as 802 SPRUILL COURT, UNIT E, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27409, more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
EXHIBIT A
THOSE CERTAIN PREMISES COMPRISING A PORTION OF CHARLESTOWNE CROSSING CONDOMINIUM, SAID CONDOMINIUM HAVING BEEN ESTABLISHED UNDER CHAPTER 47-C OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES (NORTH CAROLINA CONDOMINIUM ACT) AND THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM DATED NOVEMBER 10, 1999, AND RECORDED JANUARY 10, 2000, IN BOOK 4961, PAGE 1255, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA (THE “DECLARATION”), THE PREMISES HEREBY CONVEYED BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 1. UNIT NO. 5, IN PHASE I OF CHARLESTOWNE CROSSING CONDOMINIUM (THE “UNIT”), AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM WHICH IS RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 6, PAGES 105-106 OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY; 2. UNIT’S ALLOCATED INTEREST IN ALL COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE CONDOMINIUM, INCLUDING THE BUILDINGS AND THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM FOR PHASE I RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 6, PAGES 105-106 IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY.
TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM SAID PROPERTY AND THE RIGHT TO USE, FOR ALL PURPOSES, IN COMMON WITH THE GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS FROM TIME TO TIME, ANY AND ALL PORTIONS OF CHARLESTOWNE CROSSING CONDOMINIUMS DESIGNATED BY THE DECLARATION AS COMMON ELEMENTS. IN THE EVENT ADDITIONAL UNITS IN ADDITIONAL PHASES ARE ADDED TO THE CONDOMINIUM, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE DECLARATION, THE UNITS ALLOCATED INTEREST SHALL CHANGE AND THE BE SET FORTH IN THE AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION FOR SUCH ADDITIONAL PHASES. (802 SPRUILL COURT, UNIT E)
The present record owner of the property is Brian Tillman.
The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. 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 owner and holder of the indebtedness 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 conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restriction and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of 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
LEGAL NOTICES
to a rental agreement entered into on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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.
Issued the 6th day of June, 2024.
Higgins Benjamin PLLC
William P. Benjamin, Esq., NC Bar #12614
J. Scott Feder, Esq., NC Bar #47253
Trustees of the Foreclosure
301 N. Elm Street, Suite 800 Greensboro, NC 27401
Tel: (336) 273-1600
July 10, 17, 2024 (1795) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 24 SP 460
IN RE:
FORECLOSURE OF A CLAIM OF LIEN HELD BY WOODBRIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS ON 2817-E O’HENRY BLVD., GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27405 WHICH PROPERTY IS TITLED TO W.R.B. GRAVES, SR. AND ALEXANDER E. GRAVES
Under and by virtue of the power of sale and authority contained in that certain Declaration for Woodbridge Condominium Association, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 3060, Page 950, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owners and holders of the indebtedness secured by Claim of Lien 24 M 812 and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Guilford County, in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, all that certain lot or parcel of real estate, including all improvements and fixtures located thereon, situated, lying and being known as 2817-E O’HENRY BLVD., GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27405, more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
EXHIBIT A
BEING ALL OF UNIT NUMBER 27 OF WOODBRIDGE CONDOMINIUM UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA UNIT OWNERSHIP ACT COVERING WOODBRIDGE CONDOMINIUM AS DESCRIBED AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 4497, PAGE 1379, AND ALSO SHOWN IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 1, OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, REFERENCE TO SUCH DECLARATION AND THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BEING HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF SAID UNIT TOGETHER WITH A 6.25 PERCENT UNDIVIDED INTEREST, WHICH UNDIVIDED INTEREST IS SUBJECT TO DIMINUTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XXXIV OF SAID DECLARATION, IN AND TO THE COMMON AREAS AND FACILITIES, AS DESCRIBED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND THE PLANS, DRAWINGS, AND DESCRIPTIONS ATTACHED THERETO, REFERENCE TO WHICH DECLARATION AND THE ATTACHMENTS THERETO IS SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR A MORE DESCRIPTION OF SAID COMMON AREAS AND FACILITIES. (2817-E O’HENRY BLVD.)
The present record owners of the property are W.R.B. Graves, Sr. and Alexander E. Graves.
The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. 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 owner and holder of the indebtedness 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 conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restriction and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of 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 on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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.
Issued the 6th day of June, 2024.
Higgins Benjamin PLLC
William P. Benjamin, Esq., NC Bar #12614
J. Scott Feder, Esq., NC Bar #47253
Trustees of the Foreclosure
301 N. Elm Street, Suite 800
Greensboro, NC 27401
Tel: (336) 273-1600
July 10, 17, 2024 (1575)
23 SP 1665
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY
Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Betty A. Robinson dated January 9, 2003 recorded on January 10, 2003 in Book 5722, Page 700 of the Guilford County Public Registry (“Deed of Trust”), conveying certain real property in Guilford County to Greg Fisher, Trustee, for the benefit of Equity One, Inc. d/b/a Equity One Mortgage Services, Inc. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 31, 2024 at 1:30 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Guilford County, North Carolina, to wit:
All that certain Lot or Parcel of Land situated in the City of Greensboro, Morehead Township, Guilford County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 2, Block H, Section 5, Spring Valley Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 32, Page 18 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.
Said property is commonly known as 805
Daleview Place, Greensboro, NC 27406;
Parcel Number: 29877
A deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, 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.
Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30, if the highest bidder at the sale, resale, or any upset bidder fails to comply with its bid upon the tender of a deed for the real property, or after a bona fide attempt to tender such a deed, the clerk of superior court may, upon motion, enter an order authorizing a resale of the real property.
The defaulting bidder at any sale or resale or any defaulting upset bidder is liable for the bid made, and in case a resale is had because of such default, shall remain liable to the extent that the final sale price is less than the bid plus all the costs of any resale. Any deposit or compliance bond made by the defaulting bidder shall secure payment of the amount, if any, for which the defaulting bidder remains liable under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30.
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 any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are the Estate of Betty A. Robinson. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties 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 [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(b)(2)].
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.
Matthew Cogswell, NCSB No. 58827 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 160 Charlotte, NC 28217
PHONE: 980-201-3840
File No.: 23-56801 59952
July 17, 24, 2024
STOX Posting & Publishing, LLC
2701 Transit Road, Ste. 139 Elma, NY 14059 (1650)
24-SP-316
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by George D. Jackson dated April 8, 2009 and recorded on June 4, 2009, in Book R 7021 at Page 1116, 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 July 29, 2024 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: 3555 Cherry Lane, Greensboro, NC 27405
Tax Parcel ID: 45304
Present Record Owner: Heirs of George D. Jackson
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. 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. §45-21-30. 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.
FN# 3191.00423 59987
July 17, 24, 2024
Coffee Break
Salome’s Stars
WEEK OF JULY 22, 2024
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
A bit of Arian contrariness could be keeping you from getting all of the facts. Turn it off and tune in to what you need to hear. It could make all the difference this week.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting an answer to a vital question involving financial matters might take longer than you’d expected. A new factor might have to be dealt with before anything can move forward. Be patient.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)
Use your good sense to see what really might be driving a colleague’s workplace agenda. What you learn could lead to a new way of handling some old problems.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22)
A change of mind might once again turn out to be a good thing.
True, most of your co-workers might not like the delay, but as before, they might appreciate what follows from it.
LEO (July 23 to August 22)
You revel in golden opportunities
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The Bikeriders (R)
After this film was delayed by the writers’ and actors’ strikers, then some wishywashiness with its original distributor, it finally released this past June and is now available to rent on streaming platforms. Jodie Comer stars as (Killing Eve) Kathy Bauer, a regular woman in 1960s Chicago who happens upon the Vandals Motorcycle Club at a bar. Kathy becomes immediately entranced with one of the club members, Benny (Austin Butler), and marries him a whopping five weeks later. Through Benny, Kathy gets to know the club and its members
this week. One cautionary note, though: Be careful to separate the gold from the glitter before you make a choice. Someone you trust can help.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Marriage is important this week, as are other partnerships. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by sentiment. Instead, try to steer a path between emotion and common sense.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Dealing with someone who has let you down is never easy. But the sooner you’re able to clear up this problem, the sooner other problems can be successfully handled.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A “friend” who is willing to bend the rules to gain an advantage for both of you is no friend. Reject the offer, and stay on your usual straight and narrow path.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) After all the effort you’ve been putting in on the job and for friends and family, it’s a good time to indulge
intimately, learning what it takes to become a Vandal and the rewards and consequences that come with it. In a sort of documentary style, viewers get to watch in flashback form as Kathy recounts tales about its members one by one to photographer Danny Lyon (Mike Faist). This film is full of comedy, romance, action, pure grit, and topnotch performances. What more could you ask for? (VUDU)
Lady in the Lake (TVMA) — Natalie Portman is back in another achingly beautiful role for this thriller miniseries premiering July 19. She plays Maddie Schwartz, a housewife
your own needs. Meanwhile, the weekend could bring a pleasant surprise.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might want to do something new this weekend. Close your eyes and imagine what it could be, then do it! Or come up with the closest practical alternative.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your good deeds bring you the appreciation you so well deserve. But once again, be careful of those who might want to exploit your generous nature for their own purposes.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Trolling for compliments isn’t necessary. You earned them, and you’ll get them. This week, concentrate on moving ahead into the next phase of your program.
BORN THIS WEEK: Meeting new people usually means you’re making new friends. People want to be reflected in your shining light.
Couch Theatre
ends to tell Cleo’s story in a manner that recognizes Cleo’s efforts in Baltimore’s Black progressive agenda. Look out for more episodes of this limited series every Friday. (Apple TV+)
in 1960s Baltimore, who reaches her breaking point with the role she plays in her home. Deciding to reinvent her life as an investigative journalist to the dismay of her husband, Milton (Brett Gelman), Maddie starts digging into two murders that
occurred in the city, which included an 11-year-old named Tessie Fine and a bartender named Cleo Sherwood (Moses Ingram). As she gets closer to unraveling their mysteries, especially Cleo’s, Maddie faces immense pressure from all
Reunion (R) — The cast is quite an interesting bunch in this comedy-mystery film out now! Starring Lil Rel Howery (Get Out), Billy Magnussen ( Game Night), Jillian Bell (The Night Before), Nina Dobrev (The Out-Laws), and Chace Crawford ( Gossip Girl ), this film follows a handful of alumni from Ridgeview High School during their 20-year reunion. Hosted by Matthew (Crawford), a pop-
ular student turned wealthy hedge fund manager, the reunion kicks off and leaves a good few too drunk to leave the party. They elect to stay at Matthew’s house but are horrified to find Matthew’s dead body in the morning. Realizing the killer has to be one of them, the group turns into amateur detectives to figure out who became a cold-blooded murderer in the still of the night. However, once they find out that they all have motives due to their terrible high school experiences with Matthew, it makes finding the killer more difficult than they thought. (Amazon Prime Video)
Strange But True
By LUCIe WInBORne
• Guglielmo Marconi, whose invention of wireless telegraphy was credited for saving the lives of over 700 Titanic passengers after it sank in 1912, had turned down a free passage on the ship, choosing instead to go to America via the Lusitania three days earlier. He narrowly missed death at sea a second time in 1915, when he was again a passenger on the Lusitania, about a month before it was sunk by a German U-boat.
The story of Cinderella first appears in a Chinese book written in the 850s.
• Margaret Dixon, a Scottish criminal, was hanged at Musselburgh in 1728. However, just a few hours later, she climbed out of her coffin, and was reprieved and pardoned. Still, as her husband was considered a widower because she was “officially” deceased, Scottish law dictated that they had to remarry.
• The country of Liechtenstein has twice as many registered corporations as citizens.
• On April Fools’ Day 1957, the BBC
television documentary Panorama broadcast a documentary about the so-called spaghetti orchards of Switzerland, with discussions of spaghetti plantations in Switzerland and Italy, the spaghetti weevil, and the reason for the pasta’s being of such uniform lengths held against a background of Swiss “spaghetti trees.” Many viewers, forgetting or failing to notice the date, believed the orchards were real!
• Groups of geese on the ground are called a gaggle, but in the air they’re referred to as a skein.
Honey has been used as a center for golf balls and in antifreeze mixtures.
• In 1974, the U.S. Army Materiel Command ran a contest to name its new headquarters building and received around 500 entries. The winner? “The AMC Building.”
Mikey Madison, left, and natalie Portman star in Lady in the Lake.
Philly cheesesteak: A Quick and Delicious Summer Dinner
By PaTTI dIaMOnd
DIVAS ON A DIMe
When the summer heat has you avoiding the oven, the Philly Cheesesteak steps up as the perfect quick dinner solution. This iconic sandwich cooks up fast in a skillet, keeping your kitchen cool while delivering a hot, satisfying meal.
Now, let’s dive into the delicious world of the Philly Cheesesteak. Picture this: thinly sliced rib-eye steak cooked to perfection on a hot griddle, paired with caramelized peppers and onions, and smothered in your gooey melted cheese of choice, all happily nestled within a soft, pillowy roll.
It’s a sandwich so beloved, it’s practically synonymous with the city of Philadelphia itself — it’s the Philly Cheesesteak.
Let’s go back in time to the origins of this iconic sandwich. The Philly Cheesesteak made its debut in the early 20th century, courtesy of a visionary duo: Pat Olivieri and his brother Harry. As the story goes, Pat, a hot dog vendor, decided to grill some beef one day and slap it on a roll. Little did he know he was about to spark a culinary revolution. The sandwich gained popularity among taxi drivers and soon became a staple of Philadelphia street-food culture.
Ah, but here’s where things get interesting — the age-old debate over what makes a Philly Cheesesteak truly authentic. Is it all about the type of cheese? Should the onions be chopped or sliced? Sauteed peppers? Yes, or no? And what about the roll — should it be soft and fluffy or crusty and chewy?
These questions have sparked fierce debates among cheesesteak aficionados for decades, with no clear consensus in sight. One thing’s for sure: Everyone has their own take on the perfect Philly Cheesesteak, and defending your favorite variation is
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practically a sport in Philadelphia.
So, whether you’re a purist who swears by the classic combination of rib-eye and Cheez Whiz, or a maverick who likes to mix things up with peppers and mushrooms, one thing’s for certain: The Philly Cheesesteak is a culinary delight.
Here are some tips to make this delicious meal even faster. Check for pre-sliced, thinly shaved beef steak in the butcher case of your favorite grocery store. You can also use frozen sliced bell pepper and onion blend in place of the fresh onion and pepper in this recipe.
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
Yield: 4 servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
What You’ll Need:
3 onions, very thinly sliced
2 bell peppers, any color, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 slices cheese, mozzarella, provolone or Cheez Whiz
4 Italian style bread rolls, split lengthwise
1 1/2 pounds beef rib-eye or tenderloin, very thinly sliced
Here’s How:
Slice the onions and peppers. Heat half of the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers, season with garlic salt and black pepper. Saute until soft and set aside.
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Mouthwatering Philly Cheesesteak — a quick and delicious skillet dinner!
Add remaining oil to the skillet and quickly fry the steak until it’s just beginning to brown. Do not overcook this. Return the onions and peppers to the pan, on top of the steak, and top with cheese slices. Cook until the cheese melts.
Divide the steak, veggie and cheese mixture between each of four rolls and serve.
As you enjoy your Philly Cheesesteak, remember its rich history and the passionate debates it inspires. It’s more than just a sandwich; it’s a piece of our culinary heritage. And in the spirit of brotherly love, let’s celebrate our own delicious variations of this classic, while keeping our kitchens cool and our taste buds happy.
• Glassware will sparkle if you add a capful of bleach to the rinse water when hand-washing dishes.
• “Berries are in season, and I use berry baskets for lots of little storage uses. The best one is to use one to hold my sponges at the sink area. It keeps small brushes corralled as well.” — I.R. in Florida
• “We had an impromptu princess/ magical fairy tea party at our house yesterday, and we came up with the best on-the-spot magic wands. We cut big stars out of paperboard (like a cereal box) and decorated them with stickers, construction paper and glitter, then we threaded them on long kebab sticks. I snipped the pointy end and covered it with colorful tape. Presto, party wand!” — E.D. in Maine
• To keep salt from coming out of a saltshaker too quickly, add some plain, uncooked white rice to the salt. The large grains of rice will block some of the holes, causing less salt to come out with each shake.
• “When I take my dog to ‘Grandma’ for dog sitting, I measure out each meal into a plastic zipper-top bag. This way, Mom doesn’t have to remember how much to feed at each mealtime, and it makes it easy to serve.” — V.Y. in Texas
