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Belles of the ball Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belles Sariah Ndiaye, Mina Yakubu, Maria Fernandez and Jacquelyn Rager visit the Executive Mansion on March 24, 2017. The 70th annual Azalea Festival takes place in Wilmington April 5-7. Cole Swindell, Duran Duran, and Jason Derulo are the headliners for the Miller Lite Main Stage Concert Series. Check for updates at nsjonline. com.

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News BRIEFing U.S. attorney general says sanctuary cities may lose federal grants Washington, D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said cities and states that protect immigrant felons from federal immigration laws may lose grants from the Justice Department. Sanctuary cities help illegal immigrants avoid deportation by limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities and other agencies. N.C. has several cities that have identified themselves as sanctuary including Durham, WinstonSalem, Chapel Hill and Greensboro. Sessions said the U.S. Justice Department would withhold, and potentially claw back, grants to so-called sanctuary cities and other localities, such as counties, that are not in compliance with federal immigration law. Sessions said one of his agency’s offices was expecting to award more than $4.1 billion in grants this fiscal year.

PayPal hasn’t picked a new spot for canceled Charlotte facility Charlotte As the anniversary of the controversial H.B. 2 bill passes, executives at PayPal, one of two companies to have canceled announced plans for a new facility in N.C. citing the law as the reason, said they have not yet relocated the operation center they were going to put outside of Charlotte. The company previously considered Arizona and Florida before announcing the Charlotte expansion bringing 400 jobs to the area. PayPal was to receive $3.7 million in state incentives for the project.

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WILSON — Today across North Carolina, all 58 community colleges are celebrating Community College Day. College students, faculty, staff and administrators are traveling to the General Assembly to showcase, discuss and demonstrate the role community colleges play in North Carolina and equally sharing the role they play in their communi-

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ties. “If community colleges were absent, you would see a fundamentally different North Carolina,” said Dr. Tim Wright, president of Wilson Community Colleges. “There would be a poorer quality of life and a lack of hope for individuals and families. “Community colleges are the best at adaptation. We adapt ourselves to continuously serve the growing and realistic needs of our communities with support of state and local resources,” he added. North Carolina Community Colleges served more than 700,000 North Carolinians last See Colleges, page A8

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Lawmaker calls for Marshall to resign or risk impeachment RALEIGH — State Rep. Chris Millis (R-Onslow) is asking for the resignation of Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, under threat of impeachment if she does not. In a press conference Tuesday morning, Millis presented documents outlining a long-term practice from Marshall’s office of providing illegal residents authority to act as notaries on official documents, along with what he says is an intentional effort to hide the practice from the public and lawmakers. “I’ve sent a letter to the Secretary of State Elaine Marshall requesting her immediate resignation,” said Millis at a press conference Tuesday. “Within my letter to the secretary I’ve made it clear that if the secretary chooses not to resign I will proceed with all legislative actions including a resolution for impeachment.” According to documents obtained through a public records request, for years the secretary of State’s office has been granting notary seals to people with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, status. These are individuals who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children and have grown up in the country. They apply for DACA status as adults, which means the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will defer action on their immigration status. If their DACA status is approved, they can separately be granted a legal work authorization, called an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Millis points out that according to explicit DHS policy, issuance of either of these documents is not written into state or federal law, just departmental immigration policy. More importantly, neither documents grant legal residence, a core requirement to be a notary public. “None of these 320-plus notaries reside legally in the United States as our North Carolina notary law requires, nor do they meet the requirements set forth on the application to become a notary published by the secretary of State’s office,” said Millis.

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Trump signs order to end Obama-era environmental regulations The wide-ranging order is the boldest yet in Trump’s broader push to cut environmental regulation on drilling and mining industries By Donna King North State Journal

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Meadows, Trump still getting voter support despite conflict over U.S. health care fail

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House Freedom Caucus Chairman U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) speaks to reporters after meeting with his caucus members about their votes on a potential repeal of Obamacare on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 23.

By Donna King North State Journal ORGANTON, N.C. — President Donald Trump’s first M major legislative initiative, repeal-

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Trump from page A1 frastructure permitting decisions. “I am taking historic steps to lift restrictions on American energy, to reverse government intrusion, and to cancel job-killing regulations,” Trump said at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters, speaking on a stage with coal miners, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Vice President Mike Pence. “Together we are going to start a new energy revolution, one that celebrates American production

ing and replacing Obamacare, fell short in a first pass at the U.S. House but his supporters across America were lashing out — at conservatives, at Democrats, and at leaders of his Republican Party in Congress. Only Trump himself appears to be spared their criticism. Many voters who elected him appear largely willing to give him a pass on the collapse of his campaign promise to overhaul the U.S. health care system, stressing his short time in office. “He can’t wave a magic wand,” said Ramona Bourdo, 70, a retired nurse, eating breakfast at a McDonald’s in suburban Little Rock, Ark. “I’ve not lost confidence in him.” Support for Trump appeared unflagging, as does local support for Congressman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) who led conservative opposition to the bill as chairman of the House Freedom Caucus. Meadows, of N.C.’s western 11th District, helped seal the failure of last week’s Republican effort to repeal and replace the 2010 Affordable Care Act — known as Obamacare — the signature domestic policy achievement of Democratic former President Barack Obama. Meadows and his caucus are among the House’s most conservative members, and were intensely courted last week by Trump and his surrogates trying to whip their votes in favor of the Republican’s American Healthcare Reform Act. They were unsuccessful as outside conservative groups such as the Club for Growth and Heritage Action for America urged lawmakers to reject it. Objections among Republican moderates also left leaders short of the votes needed for passage, with Democrats unified in opposition. During the battle, Trump warned lawmakers that voters would remember if they turned away the first chance to address Obamacare. However, in Meadow’s home District 11 in the western part of the state, voters appear largely in support of his stance on the bill.

on America soil. We want to make our goods here, instead of shipping them in from other countries,” said Trump. “We believe in those magnificent words, Made in the U.S.A. We will unlock job producing natural gas, oil and shale energy.” U.S. presidents have aimed to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil since the Arab oil embargo of the 1970s, which triggered soaring prices. While the United States still imports about 7.9 million barrels of crude oil a day, imports are down 22 percent from the 2005 peak, thanks mostly to the development of domestic shale deposits. The U.S. became a net exporter of

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“I still believe that there is a good chance, if moderates and conservatives can come together, that we repeal and replace Obamacare, bring premiums down, cover more people.”

Bob Penland, at-large member of the District 11 GOP Executive Committee, said he got 37 phone calls over the weekend from folks in the area about Meadows and the Freedom Caucus. All but four were in support of Meadows’ opposition to the health care reform measure. “They are proud of him for standing firm, they trust him to do what’s right for District 11,” said Penland in an interview with North State Journal. Morganton, population 17,000, sits within Meadows’ heavily rural congressional district. The barista at the Grind Cafe in Morganton, who cannot afford his own insurance and remains on his parents’ plan, felt Trump’s own lack of legislative experience contributed to the reform bill’s failure to get the needed votes. “I think it’s partially his fault,”

said Joel Martin, a 21-year-old Republican and Trump supporter. “I don’t think he has enough personal knowledge to do what he needs to do to get a health care bill through Congress.” Meadows reached out to his district following the bill’s collapse assuring them that the fight to repeal and replace Obamacare is not over. “I promised the people of North Carolina’s 11th District that I would fight for a full repeal of the Affordable Care Act and a replacement with a market-driven approach that brings down costs and provides more choices for the American people,” Meadows said in a statement. “I remain wholeheartedly committed to following through on this promise. I know President Trump is committed to repealing Obamacare and replacing it with a system that works for American families, and I look forward to working with him to do just that.” Even though Meadows and Trump found themselves on opposite sides in this battle, District 11 is firmly behind both if the 2016 election is an indicator. "[Meadows] is very popular in the district,” said Penland. “District 11 delivered the highest percentage of votes for Donald Trump in the state and Mark Meadows got 20 percent more than Trump here.”

More conflict could be on the horizon. Fresh off the defeat on health care legislation, the White House warned Monday that conservative lawmakers should get behind Trump’s agenda or he may bypass them on future legislative fights, including tax reform. White House chief of staff Reince Priebus said they intend to build a broad bipartisan coalition on tax reform. He said the tax priorities include a border tax and a middle-class tax cut that might help to attract votes from moderate Democrats. “We’re willing to talk to anyone. We always have been and I think more so now than ever,” said Priebus on Sunday talk shows. Meadows, a fiscal conservative, said this week that his group could support a tax plan that is not revenue neutral, despite his earlier concerns that tax reform depended on the repeal of Obamacare in order to offset the likely cost of tax cuts. “So, tax reform and lowering taxes will create and generate more income,” Meadows said. “So we’re looking at those, where the fine balance is. But does it have to be fully offset? My personal response is no.” The Trump administration said it intends to lead crafting a tax-cut plan, working in consultation with Congress, with an August target date.

natural gas for the first time in history in 2016, also due to the shale boom. Environmental groups criticized Trump’s order, calling it dangerous and saying goes against the broader global trend toward cleaner energy technologies. Groups say they will fight the order in court. “These actions are an assault on American values and they endanger the health, safety and prosperity of every American,” said billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer, the head of activist group NextGen Climate. The order will direct the EPA to start a formal “review” process

to undo the Clean Power Plan, which was introduced by Obama in 2014 but was halted by the U.S. Supreme Court in early 2016 while legal challenges play out. Republican-controlled states, including North Carolina, argued that the part of the plan that sets regulations on carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants is well beyond the agency’s grant of authority from Congress. Earlier in March, N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein withdrew North Carolina from the lawsuit over the Clean Power Plan, an action which has no effect on the plan’s application to North Caroli-

na electric generating plants or to the legal challenges. Trump’s order also lifts the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management’s temporary ban on coal leasing on federal property put in place by Obama in 2016 as part of a review to study the program’s impact on climate change and ensure royalty revenues were fair to taxpayers. It also asks federal agencies to discount the cost of carbon in policy decisions and the weight of climate change considerations in infrastructure permitting, and reverses rules limiting methane leakage from oil and gas facilities.

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MEET QUEEN AZALEA Kira Kazantsev is a tireless advocate on women’s issues, keynote speaker, host, and podcaster. She served as Miss America 2015. During her year as Miss America, Kira served as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, advocated on behalf of her personal platform: Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Protecting Women Against Domestic Violence, and was the first Miss America since 1971 to visit troops overseas with the USO. As an advocate against Domestic Violence, Kira has been a long-time partner with Safe Horizon, the largest provider of Domestic Violence services in the country. She recently received their “Voice of Empowerment”

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award and serves on their Leaders on the Horizon board. She worked with Safe Horizon to create the #PutTheNailInIt campaign, which has reached over 20 million people, encouraging them to show their support against Domestic Violence. Kira studied Political Science, Global Studies, and Geography at Hofstra University Honors College and graduated in 2013. She is currently based in Los Angeles and is the Director of Community Engagement for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. She also continues to work in freelance television hosting and entertainment and is trilingual speaking Russian, Spanish, and English.

See Kira Kazantsev crowned Queen Azalea at the Queen’s Coronation at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Wednesday, April 5th at 3:00PM! This is a FREE, family-friendly event. Please note, guests must park at Legion Stadium (2131 Carolina Beach Rd #B) and will be shuttled to the event in a free trolley. If you can’t make it to the event, catch it LIVE on WWAY.

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Cherry blossoms are seen along a road in Gui’an new district, Guizhou province, China, March 27, 2017.

Woman arrested at U.S. Treasury had tried to jump White House fence

France’s Le Pen says the EU ‘will die’, globalists to be defeated

Washington, D.C. A woman was arrested on Sunday after scaling at fence at the Treasury Building in Washington D.C., and a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service said she had been apprehended twice in the last week, once for trying to jump a White House fence. The woman, who was not identified by the Secret Service, was carrying a backpack and sleeping bag but no weapons when she was taken into custody on the grounds of the Treasury Building, Secret Service spokesman Shawn Holtzclaw said.

Lille, France The European Union will disappear, French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen told a rally on Sunday, promising to shield France from globalization as she sought to fire up her supporters in the final four weeks before voting gets underway. Buoyed by the unexpected election of Donald Trump in the United States and by Britain’s vote to leave the EU, the leader of the eurosceptic and antiimmigrant National Front (FN) party, told the rally in Lille that the French election would be the next step in what she called a global rebellion of the people.

Saudi Arabia temporarily bans poultry imports from Tennessee over bird flu Dubai, United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned imports of live birds, hatching eggs and chicks from Tennessee after a form of bird flu that is highly lethal for poultry was found in the U.S. state, the Saudi ministry of agriculture said on Sunday. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture reported this month that two commercial chicken flocks had been found to have been infected with H7N9 highly pathogenic flu.

Derrick Campana kneels beside Angel Marie, a three legged mini horse who wears a prosthetic leg made by Campana, at Animal Ortho Care in Sterling, Virginia, March 27, 2017.

Russian opposition leader Navalny jailed for 15 days over protest Moscow A court on Monday sentenced Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 15 days in prison, saying he had disobeyed a police officer during an antigovernment protest in Moscow the previous day. The same court fined Navalny 20,000 roubles ($352.20) earlier on Monday for his role in organizing the protest, which the authorities said was illegal.

Kushner works on overhaul of federal government while tackling Senate questions on Russia Trump’s son-in-law has already had a mixed week as president announces his new post and Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) calls him in to talk about Russia By Donna King North State Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner got a call from the Senate Intelligence Committee this week, chaired by Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.). The committee is seeking to interview Kushner as part of its investigation into ties between Trump associates and Russian officials. Rebecca Watkins, a spokeswoman for Burr, confirmed that Kushner has been called, while a White House official confirmed that Kushner volunteered to be interviewed because he was the main point of contact with foreign governments and officials during the presidential campaign and transition. “From the beginning of this investigation we have committed to follow the facts wherever they lead us,” said Burr in a statement released on Monday. “Mr. Kushner will certainly not be the last person the committee calls to give testimony, but we expect him to be able to provide answers to key questions that have arisen in our inquiry. The timing of Mr. Kushner’s testimony is still being de-

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Committee Chairman U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) questions former U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-IN) as he testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on his nomination to be Director of National Intelligence in Washington, Feb. 28, 2017.

termined, but will only come after the committee determines that it has received any documents or information necessary to ensure that the meeting is productive for all sides.” At least four congressional committees are probing possible Russian attempts to influence the vote and any ties between Moscow

and Trump associates. FBI Director James Comey confirmed the agency’s investigation last week. The Senate panel wants to ask Kushner about two meetings arranged with Russian Ambassador Sergei Kislyak at Trump Tower in New York in December, as well as a meeting with the head of Russia’s state-owned develop-

ment bank. Kushner arranged a meeting with Kislyak in early December that was also attended by Trump’s short-lived national security adviser, Michael Flynn, who was fired after misrepresenting his contacts with the ambassador. A second meeting, requested by Kislyak, was attended by a Kushner deputy.

8 dead as avalanche hits Japanese students Nasu, Japan Eight people are dead and two are in critical condition after an avalanche hit a group of high school students and teachers climbing in central Japan. Seven students and one teacher were killed. The school group, totaling 40 students and eight teachers, were on mountain climbing training, police said. The avalanche swept down the hillside at around 8.30 a.m. near a ski slope in Nasu, 100 miles north of Tokyo.

Kushner, an adviser to Trump during his presidential campaign and in the White House, is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka. He has been a regular presence at his father-in-law’s side and was earlier cleared by the Justice Department to serve as a White House senior adviser even as Democrats raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The Intelligence Committee request for an interview came the same week that Trump announced Kushner will be heading up a newly formed White House Office of American Innovation to leverage business ideas and potentially privatize some government functions. “The government should be run like a great American company,” Kushner said. “Our hope is that we can achieve successes and efficiencies for our customers, who are the citizens.” He will focus on veterans’ care, opioid addiction, technology and data infrastructure, workforce training and infrastructure, working closely with corporate executives on how to increase government efficiency. Trump said formation of the Office of American Innovation is toward fulfillment of a campaign promise. “I promised the American people I would produce results, and apply my ‘ahead of schedule, under budget’ mentality to the government,” he said in a statement. Kushner has been given a wide range of domestic and foreign policy responsibilities, including working on a Middle East peace deal. He will continue to serve in the other roles even as he takes up the new duties.

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March 29th marks Community College Day at the North Carolina Legislature Community College Day includes interactive simulations and demonstrations of featured college programs in the 1000 and 1300 courts of the N.C. Legislative Building. The event is highlighted by a statewide press conference at noon. To celebrate Community College Day, we’re looking at the colleges and curriculums that help shape and educate North Carolina’s future workforce. The North Carolina Community College system is the third largest in the nation with 58 colleges serving all 100 counties. In the state, 99% of residents are within 30-minute drive of a community college. In the southeast region of the United States, the North Carolina Community College system offers the most affordable higher education opportunities as well as specific workforce training through NCWorks Customized Training Program. Over 800 workforce programs offered through N.C. community colleges offer short term, affordable training opportunities allowing students to quickly jump-start into a new career. Customized Training helps to foster and support job growth, technology investment and enhancement for N.C. businesses. — Emory Rakestraw for the North State Journal

west Asheville considers pulling city money over Dakota Pipeline Buncombe County Asheville City Council’s finance committee heard arguments Tuesday over whether to pull the city’s municipal account away from Wells Fargo because the bank is also playing a role in financing the Dakota Access Pipeline project. The city has about $150 million in an account with Wells Fargo. The proposal to move the account was offered by Councilman Cecil Bothwell, who says he is not sure whether city taxpayers will lose money if the account is closed, but said it is to show support for the the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

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Cherokee County Alan Darcy, 78, of Murphy has been charged with wire fraud in connection with allegations he convinced people to invest nearly a million dollars in false investment accounts. One woman said Darcy promised to more than double her money if she wired him $60,000. Investigators charge in an indictment that he instead used the funds for personal use including travel and luxury items. ASHEVILLE-CITIZEN TIMES

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1. Tri-County Community College 2. Southwestern Community College 3. Haywood Community College 4. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 5. Blue Ridge Community College 6. Isothermal Community College 7. McDowell Technical Community College 8. Maryland Community College 9. Western Piedmont Community Collge 10. Cleveland Community College 11. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 12. Catawba Valley Community College 13. Gaston College 14. Wilkes Community College

Waynesville gets state bond money for new park Haywood County Waynesville was awarded matching funds for a new playground designed to be accessible for people with physical and developmental disabilities. The money was made available through Connect NC, a $2 billion bond passed by N.C. voters in March 2016. Waynesville will get $90,000 in matching funds for the Recreation Park Inclusive Playground project. It will have features like wheelchair accessible surfaces, and plastic slides and handrails. SMOKY MOUNTAIN NEWS

Canton town manager quits for D.C. job Haywood County Seth Hendler-Voss, Canton’s town manager, announced this week that he is leaving his post to take a job as a parks and recreations director for an agency in Washington, D.C., but did not name his new employer in the press release. Hendler-Voss served Canton for three years. THE MOUNTAINEER

15. Mitchell Community College 16. Central Piedmont Community College 17. Surry Community College 18. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College 19. Forsyth Technical Community College 20. Davidson County Community College 21. Stanlt Community College 22. South Piedmont Community College 23. Guilford Technical Community College 24. Randolph Community College 25. Montgomery Community College 26. Rockingham Community College 27. Richmond Community College

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PIEDMONT Suspect arrested in High Point drive-by Guilford County U.S Marshals Service fugitive task force have arrested Lashawn Marshall, 21, in connection to the shooting death of 74-year-old Josie Lindsay. The death of a High Point grandmother accidentally caught in crossfire shocked the community. Guilford County Assistant District Attorney, Walter Jones, said they can’t prove Marshall was the one who pulled the trigger, but believe he was the driver. His red Camaro was peppered with bullet holes. Marshall is facing life in prison or the death penalty and is currently being held without bond. He will appear in court May 19. FOX8 WGHP

Mooresville restaurant causes backlash with new policy Iredell County Carurso’s, an upscale Italian restaurant in Mooresville, announced last week the decision to ban children five and under. Manager Michael Mills defended the decision saying the restaurant is trying to establish a finedining atmosphere, and sometimes unruly children don’t fit that description. Mills said the feedback has been mostly positive. The story gained statewide attention and mixed social media reaction. WSOC9

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High speed chase leads to trooper-involved shooting Davie County Three troopers are on administrative leave after an armed confrontation following a high-speed chase. Sunday afternoon, Iredell County troopers John Chapman and Ryan Goodin attempted to pull over Steven Little on Highway 6. Authorities said Little refused to stop, resulting in a 30-minute chase that led to Davie County. Champan, Goodin and Davie County trooper Courtney Richmond got in an armed confrontation with Little and an unnamed trooper shot Little. Authorities said Little was wanted on 14 felony charges. He was taken to Baptist Hospital with serious injuries. The SBI is investigating the incident. WSOC9

New Hanover County Scot Nesbitt has been cited in the dog attack that occurred last week involving his two great danes. Monica Stephenson, 47, was attacked while jogging and airlifted to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill following the attack, she was listed in fair condition last week. Both great danes were euthanized. Nesbitt was cited with two instances of negligence allowing a domestic animal to run at large and a dog biting a human causing injury. The first is a $100 dollar fine while the latter is $500. WRAL

Police chief suspended indefinitely Pamlico County Oriental Police Chief Dwaine Moore was arrested last Thursday after a woman called 911 asking for help saying she was assaulted. When deputies tried to get more information, the call was disconnected. Moore was jailed and released Friday for the assault on a bond of $5,000. He has been the Police Chief since July 2014 and with the force since 2011. Pamlico County authorities say Moore has been suspended indefinitely. Associated Press

70 years later, WWII veteran receives Purple Heart

Cumberland County Saturday, Oscar Davis Jr., 92, finally received the purple heart he earned 70 years ago fighting in Belgium during World War II. Davis served as a radiotelephone operator and was knocked down and paralyzed by a large piece of shrapnel after the Germans shelled his unit. Only the radio on his back saved his life. He was paralyzed from the waist down for three weeks but eventually rejoined his unit in Germany. The Purple Heart is the awarded to troopers who are killed or wounded in action and its roots trace back to the oldest military medal, the Badge of Military Merit, given by Gen. George Washington. Davis received the Purple Heart surrounded by family, friends and two dozen soldiers with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. Fayetteville Observer

RALEIGH — Two lawmakers from coastal North Carolina filed a bill Monday to encourage the Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to allow shellfish cultivation and aquaculture activities in North Carolina waters containing submerged aquatic vegetation. Sens. Norman Sanderson (R-Carteret) and Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) described Senate Bill 410 as an economic development driver that is also good for the environment. “With our acres of pristine waters and a large and growing interest in cultivated oysters, the potential for the industry in the state is huge,” said Sanderson and Cook in a press release. “Our goal is for North Carolina to become the ‘Napa Valley’ of oysters. A single adult oyster can filter and clean up to 50 gallons of water a day — thus our waters will be cleaner and our economy will grow. “North Carolina’s estuaries are wellknown for being some of the most productive in the world. We have the second largest estuary system in the United States and the largest contained in one state. Amending this federal rule has tremendous potential to create new jobs with the shellfish and aquaculture industry.” The federal rule in question aims to protect submerged aquatic vegetation, but the bill sponsors contend it is too restrictive. “This policy is more stringent than policies used in other coastal states, including the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said the senators in a statement. “Shellfish lease applications in North Carolina have been routinely denied by the Division of Marine Fisheries due to the presence of any submerged aquatic vegetation. Virginia falls under the Norfolk District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and in that state, after the individual lease holder has a preconstruction notification, their lease can have a certain amount of submerged aquatic vegetation under certain conditions.” According to data compiled by the Fiscal Research Division of the General Assembly, as of September 2015, there were 292 shellfish leases in North Carolina, covering 1,931 acres. Out of those leases, 256 are bottom leases covering 1,820 acres, and 36 have water column leases covering 111 acres. In comparison, Virginia has 5,400 leases covering 122,000 acres. Sanderson and Cook contend that this expanding

program is credited with Virginia’s rapid increase in oyster landings. “Growing shellfish is good for our coastal economy and environment, and the proposed changes will help more people go into that business,” Todd Miller, executive director of the North Carolina Coastal Federation, said in support of the joint resolution. Harvesting resources from the sea and coastal estuaries has been a staple of Eastern North Carolina’s economy and heritage since colonial times — from a small whaling industry spearheaded by residents of “Diamond City” on Shackleford Banks in the 1800s, to the “World Famous” oysters of Carteret County’s Calico Creek, to the commercial and recreational fishing industries that still define many coastal North Carolina communities today. Oysters have been a key part of North Carolina’s aqua-economy for more than 100 years. So much so, in fact, that North Carolina declared “war” in 1891 on fisherman from Maryland and Virginia that came south to exploit the Old North State’s rich oyster beds. The out-of-state fisherman from the Chesapeake Bay area had been forced out by the governor of Maryland in 1888 as dredges came dangerously close to depleting the area’s oyster beds with indiscriminate harvesting practices. As a result, those fisherman headed south that same year, and according to the Encyclopedia of North Carolina, more than half a dozen “pirate” vessels from Virginia were reported in Hyde County. In 1890, fisherman from Carteret, Pamlico and Hyde counties tried running the pirates off, but to no avail. By January 1891, more than 150 Maryland dredgers and well-armed Virginia pirates had taken control of all oyster beds in Dare and Hyde counties. Then-governor of North Carolina Daniel Fowle ushered legislation through the General Assembly to prevent North Carolina oysters from being shipped to markets out of state. To enforce the measure, the governor dispatched boats manned by the National Guard to patrol North Carolina waters and drive off or arrest the oyster pirates. The show of force worked and North Carolina fisherman soon regained access to the state’s oyster beds. These days many coastal resource businesses are turning to aquaculture to augment production and mitigate overfishing. According to the N.C. Department of Agriculture, more than 200 North Carolina families earn at least a part of their living through aquaculture, and the industry is worth nearly $25 million to the state’s economy in farm sales alone. Oysters are a significant part of that industry, with nearly a fifth of the total oyster harvest coming from aquaculture sea bottom leases.

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EDITORIAL | Drew Elliot

The North Carolina economy and the bathroom debacle “I am tired of being slandered… as anti-LGBT and homophobic,” Ford said in a media statement two weeks ago.

The most recent headlines on the anniversary of H.B. 2 center on the economic damage to North Carolina. H.B. 2 supporters like to paint a drop-in-the-bucket theory of the damage, while opponents say that the harm is far worse. The latest on the economy in general is not helping opponents of the law. North Carolina’s economy is doing great by almost any measure, and the future looks even better. Monday, N.C. State University economist Michael Walden released his latest look-ahead for the state economy. Using his quantitative mix of leading indicators, Walden’s index is up 1.7 percent, far exceeding the national outlook and showing improvement across all indicators, led by building permits and manufacturing hours. Walden said the manifest optimism in the index was likely a result of population growth and “a general acceleration in the state’s economy during the past two years. “If these trends hold,” Walden concludes, “then 2017 may shape up to be the best post-recessionary growth year for North Carolina.” Opponents of H.B. 2 are left with the mantra that the economy is doing fine, but it could always be better. Along with sporting events and rock concerts, the economic aspects of the issue are important because the boycott was a way to bring the issue to everyone’s attention. In truth, the H.B. 2 law only directly affects a tiny percentage of the population — transgender persons who have not (or cannot) change the sex denominator on their drivers’ licenses. But should the economic argument trump all? Lt. Gov. Dan Forest doesn’t think so. What price, Forest asks, shall we put on the safety of

our daughters, sisters, and wives? Forest has a point here. For instance, lowering the age to buy liquor to 16 would undoubtedly boost sales of hard spirits and tax revenue to the state. So why don’t we do it? The answer is obvious. As in the case of access to locker rooms and group showers, there is a balance we must strike between economic considerations and protecting vulnerable citizens. Forest would probably weigh the situation differently than others, but at least he’s willing to admit that it’s a balance. Gov. Roy Cooper, on the other hand, would have us believe that overriding the Charlotte ordinance was all pain for no gain. That’s because the left has tried to mischaracterize their opponents’ true position on bathroom safety. With the help of the news media, they have twisted the genuine fears that many people have about predators using Charlottetype, all-access laws to harm the vulnerable. Instead, they create a rhetorical straw man, pretending their opponents are fearful of bathroom access for legitimate transgender persons. There are several similar side arguments. One is that it is impossible to check everyone’s anatomy before they go to the bathroom, so why pass a law based on sex? Well, we can’t possibly check everyone’s ID before they get behind the wheel, so why require a driver’s license? We can’t possibly be privy to everyone’s conversations, so why have insider trading laws? Come on. Another argument is that we “already have laws on the books” that make bathrooms safe. Several of the laws cited in this argument — trespassing, stalking, and sex offender

restrictions — require prior knowledge that a person is bad. That’s not very comforting. Another one, indecent exposure, requires a person to expose his own private parts, not look at other people’s. That leaves secret peeping. As the name clearly implies, the peeping must be secret — as in, without the victim’s knowledge. Good luck trying to get a conviction under the secret peeping law for one person looking at another in a group shower facility. As the rhetoric goes stale, even Democrats are starting to break ranks. Sen. Joel Ford, a Democrat from Charlotte, is now going up against those in his own party — including Cooper — for name calling and putting the LGBT agenda ahead of everything else. “I am tired of being slandered… as antiLGBT and homophobic,” Ford said in a media statement two weeks ago. “I have worked to find solutions that are realistic and impactful but some people do not see it that way.” If liberals can’t maintain the straw man argument of you’re-with-us-or-you’re-a-bigot, they are left making the case that the red-hot economy of the state could be white-hot if not for the law. That’s not a great position on which to take a no-compromise stand, but it may be all they have left.

EDITORIAL | Ray Nothstine

3 things wrong with Republicans in Washington Tax reform seems like a unifying issue for Republicans, but so did universal opposition to Obamacare.

Friday’s healthcare debacle is another stark reminder of the inept GOP leadership in Washington. After campaigning on repeal of the unpopular Affordable Care Act for seven years and passing a multitude of repeals in Congress, the emergence of a Republican president was supposed to finally signal the toppling of Obama’s signature legislative “achievement.” Perhaps too predictably, it fell apart. The continued rift in the GOP caucus and the blame game for another major broken promise in Washington clearly points to broader problems that plague the party of Lincoln. Here are just a few:

Much blame can be thrown at Trump for his disinterest in public policy and details, but he is merely a symptom of the inability of the GOP to deliver on promises. Before Trump’s rise, Republican majorities in Congress continually got rolled by former President Barack Obama’s mammoth budgets. While GOP division was less pronounced in opposition to Obama, now it must to find a way to unite behind workable conservative solutions. Tax reform seems like a unifying issue for Republicans, but so did universal opposition to Obamacare.

Inability to reform federal government

The embarrassing rollout of Obamacare repeal by House Speaker Paul Ryan reinforces the tone-deaf nature of his leadership. Making many of the same mistakes the Democrats made less than a decade ago (except for the part of getting it passed), Ryan crafted the bill in secret. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul highlighted the public relations disaster, bringing along reporters for photo-ops in search of the hidden bill. From there it seemed failure was inevitable. The bill bled support from both conservatives and moderates within the party. One of the fairest criticisms cited by conservatives was questioning the lack of free-market mechanisms to help alleviate skyrocketing premiums. Ryan, once touted as one of the “Young Guns” of Republican leadership, (he also supported TARP, the auto, and AIG bailouts) has never quite lived up to the hype. According to The Hill, Ryan even got down

Thomas Jefferson noted that “the natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain around.” Yet, Republican governors and legislatures are making substantial progress for liberty-minded reforms at the state level. The GOP controls 32 state legislatures and completely controls the government in 25 states. They are running circles around their federal counterparts. In many instances, they are balancing budgets with ease, cutting taxes, placing limits on government, and rolling back regulations at a record pace. Despite Republicans having the largest majority in the U.S. House since the 1920s, not only did they fail to deliver on health care reform, but deep divisions already exist on the size, scope, and purpose of federal tax reform — supposedly the next major initiative of Donald Trump’s new administration.

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on bended knee to beg the longest serving House Republican to support his bill. His failed effort at begging a member to support legislation, that in theory should have broad backing, is emblematic of his weak and unprincipled leadership. Blaming the Freedom Caucus One of the popular narratives in the media and among many establishment Republicans is to blame the Freedom Caucus for sabotaging Republican legislative efforts. As leader of the group, Rep. Mark Meadows is often depicted as the new arch villain on Capitol Hill. However, the Freedom Caucus has consistently argued they are supporting the GOP promise to put forward a clean repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act. That a bill was crafted without their input and then they were chided to support it against their conscience, shows a greater problem with the GOP leadership than them. The healthcare battle reinforced the independence of the Freedom Caucus, and more importantly, that they are the strongest conscience of freemarket reforms and the expansion of liberty working in Washington today.

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Guest Opinion | M.E. KARNS

SUSAN ESTRICH

His way or the highway hat a leader. Faced with the certain defeat of his W effort to take health insurance away from

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Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Neller, arrives for a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Marines United Facebook page on Capitol Hill in Washington.

A risk-based prosecution for Marines United If a private subjects his major to public humiliation, he should know that real consequences will follow.

During the Senate Armed Services Committee meeting on March 14, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand expressed outrage at the failure of the military to address sexual misconduct in the ranks. Referring to the group of active and retired military men who distributed compromising photos of female U.S. Marines through social media, she asked, “Who has been held accountable?” In this case, an invitation-only group calling itself Marines United obtained photographs of female Marines, some taken without their permission, and distributed them through a secret Facebook group. Gillibrand’s question was not rhetorical — the military has repeatedly failed to control sexual misconduct. To reverse that trend, they need a different approach to the investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment. The Marines have a choice between two approaches to addressing the Marines United harassment. There’s a victim-centered approach — the model from tort law in which the injured party asserts a claim — or a riskcentered approach, which focuses on the larger-scale harms created. The choice of strategy will ultimately influence whether harassment in the military continues. Choosing the risk-centered approach will send a signal that the military is serious about combating the deliberate degradation of women in the armed forces. In a victim-centered approach, the investigators and prosecutors would require the women in the photos to go through hours of questioning about their dating history and use of social media. The women would need to look at the pictures and read the sometimes violent comments directed against them. Investigators would use the women’s reports as the basis for the prosecution. However, those who go through the reporting process will likely suffer a new round of harassment and injury — service-members who have reported sexual harassment in the past have described a culture of victim-blaming and shifting the investigation on to the person reporting, rather than keeping it focused on the perpetrator. And 62 percent of those who reported harassment experienced retaliation during their time in the service, through behaviors such as physical attack, lack of promotion and social isolation. This approach is unnecessarily burdensome and it’s therefore not surprising that relatively few women have come forward in the Marines United case. The Marines should instead use a risk-centered strategy that focuses on the national security risk

created by the breakdown in military command and increased risk of blackmail. The Marines United group has violated military codes, undermined the authority of their commanders, and jeopardized the combat readiness of their units. And the Facebook group has created an entire network of blackmail targets. Determining the extent of the national security risk will require investigators to identify the members of the Marines United group, which Marines were targeted by the photos, and where they fell in the chain of command. Using the Facebook data, investigators can discover who shared the photos, created the pages, and cheered it on by using a “like” button or making explicit comments. This strategy has an advantage over the victimcentered approach, in which investigators would only be able to ask Facebook for details in relation to those specific photos or that person. By framing the investigation as one of national security and military command, the burden moves away from the victim and on to the actions of the Marines United group. Investigators would not need to base their actions on the undetermined injuries of the victims. Instead, recognizing national security interests, investigators could use court orders and subpoenas to compel Facebook and group members to disclose personal identifiers without a single victim coming forward. The scope and task is similar to a racketeering investigation in which the investigator’s first job is to identify those involved in the illegal activity. Some will say that the sharing of explicit photos, taken or shared without consent does not justify national security concerns or threaten a breakdown of military command. After all, they would argue, this practice is no different from sharing Polaroids in Vietnam or viewing porn on the internet. But what happened here is different – Marines shared photos of their fellow Marines and commanders. If a private physically attacks a major, he knows he is going to be court-martialed. If a private subjects his major to public humiliation, he should know that real consequences will follow. By using the risk-centered approach, the military will send a message about the seriousness of the threats and risks created by the photo-sharing group. Sanctions that might be commensurate with mere privacy violations are too weak for violations of national security and military command. M.E. Karns, a lawyer, is a senior lecturer in the Department of Social Statistics at Cornell University.

AP ECONOMIC FORECAST

Statements that Matter On Monday, an Associated Press column by Emery P. Dalesio and Jonathan Drew grabbed headlines across the state, claiming that H.B. 2 would cost North Carolina $3.76 billion in lost business over 12 years. The AP traced most of the economic impact to one project backing out due to H.B. 2, the PayPal expansion in Charlotte, which was announced in March 2016 as a 400-job expansion. While a 2015 WRAL.com analysis showed that only 47 percent of announced jobs are eventually created, the AP appeared to use the full 400 number in its forecast. PayPal confirmed to the North State Journal on Tuesday that it has not relocated the operations center planned for Charlotte. Below are reactions from state leaders to the AP’s economic forecast: Gov. Roy Cooper (D) “We now know that, based on conservative estimates, North Carolina’s economy stands to lose nearly $4 billion because of House Bill 2. That means fewer jobs and less money in the pockets of middle class families. We need to fix this now.” Lt. Gov Dan Forest (R) “The recent economic forecast reported by the Associated Press has no basis in fact and is another attempt to mislead and confuse the public through a bogus headline. The AP’s figures are based off one person’s guess over a 12 year period. Over this same time period, according to all economic forecasts, our state will have a GDP of over $6 trillion. If even using the AP’s numbers as fact, the total “loss” would equate to 0.06 percent, meaning on overall impact of approximately one-half of one-tenth of 1 percent. And the

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest has been a vocal supporter of H.B. 2.

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percentage of GDP loss would only be that high if we had no more economic growth from now until 2029, which is absurd to say the least. The economic arguments being propagated by media reports (like the AP) and pushed by outside groups are inflated, manipulated and contrary to any empirical evidence. For instance, in 2016 North Carolina ranked 4th in the nation for attracting and expanding businesses, (and) ranked first in the South Atlantic region for drawing corporate facilities. … Tourism is up over 5.6 percent in 2016. N.C. is currently creating nearly 6,000 jobs per month. It is a sad commentary on our media that outlets are willing to report on potential losses 12 years out, that are not based in fact but rather opinion, all while refusing to highlight the economic successes our state continues to experience.”

millions of Americans, our fearless leader did not attempt to compromise, negotiate or even mend the program that has allowed millions of Americans access to health care. No, no acts of responsible leadership. But then, what would you expect? A childish ultimatum to members of his own party, of course: My way or the highway. You can either vote for my bill or give up on making any reforms at all to Obamacare. You’ll be blamed for anything that goes wrong. What a guy. Republicans used to vote to repeal Obamacare on a regular basis, back when former President Barack Obama was in the White House. Knowing they could rely on Obama’s veto, their efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act were purely symbolic. But with no one in the White House to check them (and allow them to continue this silly game), with a clear pathway to actually make whatever changes they wanted to the health care law, they faltered. A number of Republicans were legitimately concerned with the flaws in the Trump Plan. And as I write this, news has just broken that the vote on the American Health Care Plan has been canceled. So, did Trump try to address those concerns? Did it occur to him that some members of his own party had been dealing with this issue for a lot longer than him, and might even have something to add? Of course not. He just threatens and jousts. But here is the uglier truth. Has Donald Trump ever worried that he didn’t have the money to take a sick child to the doctor? Of course not. He doesn’t have a clue what it’s like for millions of Americans. Heck, my guess is that Trump has never even sat in a waiting room for more than 30 seconds to get the care he wants, necessary or not.

It’s clear who the losers would be if Trump had succeeded in dismantling the Affordable Care Act: those struggling folks who heard his simple message and thought this loudmouthed billionaire in the bankruptcy business actually cared about them.

And what does Trump pay for the best health care in the world now? Not a red cent, my friends. You and I pay for his health care; so it’s no wonder he doesn’t care if tens of millions of Americans lose theirs. So why should he? He clearly doesn’t care if a sick child doesn’t get care, if a frightened pregnant woman loses the only prenatal care she had from Planned Parenthood. These people ought to just do what Trump would: Borrow a few million from Daddy to get started; leave investors in the dust; make best friends with his bankruptcy lawyer (whose experience getting Trump out of trouble and leaving everyone else holding the bag obviously qualified him to be ambassador to Israel, even if he compared liberal Jews such as myself to Nazi collaborators. The perfect diplomat). But if he doesn’t care about people’s health — which he clearly does not — maybe Trump might care that the people he is going to hurt the most are not the ones who voted against him. Big news, Trump: The well-educated, middle-class Americans who voted for Hillary Clinton will be just fine, thank you. Most of us have insurance through employers. Nobody’s going to take our health insurance away. I’m so lucky that I have two full-time jobs and therefore two full health insurance policies. You should see the smiles when I present those cards from Blue Cross and Cigna. Doctors are happy to provide me with the best tests money can buy. But Trump voters? It’s clear who the losers would be if Trump had succeeded in dismantling the Affordable Care Act: those struggling folks who heard his simple message and thought this loud-mouthed billionaire in the bankruptcy business actually cared about them. I’m grateful for Republicans with more integrity, compassion and decency than “their” president. Thanks to the 30 or so of them who refused to pass the slapdash American Health Care Act, millions of Americans no longer have to worry about losing their health care. They’ve taught Trump a lesson. Here’s hoping he retains it. Susan Estrich is an author and law professor, and was campaign manager for 1988 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis.

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Don’t be fooled by food labels Salisbury man pleads A study from UNC Chapel Hill says that foods marked as low in fat, salt or sugar are misleading consumers By Shereen Lehman Reuters

HAPEL HILL — Food labels that say “low salt” or “no fat” may be misleading, suggests a new study. These “low-content” claims are based on comparisons with other foods and are not standard definitions. Making such a claim doesn’t necessarily mean the food is more nutritious than other brands, the authors say. Consumers should “turn the package around and look at the entire nutritional profile as well as the ingredients list in order to get a better sense of whether the product overall is healthier or less healthy,” said Lindsey Smith Taillie of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Smith Taillie and colleagues analyzed data on more than 80 million food and beverage purchases made in the United States by 40,000 families from 2008 to 2012. “We found that higher-income households tended to be more likely to buy products with these types of claims, which is consistent with previous research that suggests that claims tend to be more utilized by people with

Colleges from page A1 year compared to 220,000 served by the state’s university system. Of the state’s wage earners, 40 percent have received education or training from a community college. Collectively, community colleges add $21.5 billion to the state’s economy annually and employ more than 375,000 people. “We’re moving people from $8-an-hour jobs to $18-an-hour jobs,” said Dr. Stephen Scott, president of Wake Tech. “We’re forever changing their lives. Community colleges are getting involved by providing residents with education and training that increases their income. In a year’s time they have increased to $20,000 annually. “When the economy is tough, people will return to the community colleges to get reskilled,” he added. “All of our community colleges offer unique trainings important to the area they serve. We’re community colleges — we are committed to the community.” In order to operate a continuously growing student population, meet the needs of incoming business and industries requiring worker training, expand early college high school programs to meet community requests, pay the salaries of dedicated faculty and staff, expand infrastructure to house growing curriculums, and more, state funding is required. The NC Community College budget request stands at $74 million and Gov. Roy Cooper has released his “NC Grow: Free Community College Scholarship Proposal” to offer free community college tuition for any good student and graduate of a North Carolina high school. “Our students at community colleges are very fragile in terms of economics, life expectations and family,” said Dr. David Johnson, president of Johnston Community College. “Any way we can bring additional resources to the table in order to make their pathway into the community college seamless and successful, I am for that.” Every North Carolinian lives within a 30-minute drive of a community college campus and the state has the lowest community college tuition rates in the Southeast. For people like Christopher Blue, a high school student enrolled in the Vance-Granville Early College High School, it provides an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate’s degree. “My mother graduated as a registered nurse from Vance-Granville and I am a second generation community college student,” said Blue. “By being in the Early College, I am developing leadership skills and being exposed to more opportunities provided to me by Vance-Granville.” He added, “I’m working with the county Boys and Girls Clubs and encouraging other youth to take advantage of these opportunities in their communities.”

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Percent of beverages that make a low-content claim higher levels of education,” Smith Taillie said. As reported in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 13 percent of food and 35 percent of beverage purchases included products with some type of low-content claim. Lowfat purchases were the most common, followed by low-calorie, low-sugar, and low-sodium claims. On average, packaged foods with low-nutrient claims had 32 percent fewer calories, 11 percent less sugar, and about half the fat and sodium compared to foods that didn’t carry any claims on the packaging. However, some products with low-nutrient claims actually had more of that substance than foods without those claims. Also, Smith Taillie said, when a product has a low-sugar claim, for example, it might have less

sugar than a reference product or a similar product, “but it doesn’t mean that it has an overall better nutritional quality.” Or, “it could be a high-sugar food but be low in fat, so it’s going to say low fat on the label. That doesn’t mean that it’s healthy,” she said. “Essentially, it can be kind of misleading to make a decision about a product based on a frontof-package claim,” she added. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates what products can claim, Smith Taillie said. “It’s not that the products are technically wrong in making a low-content claim, it’s just that the rules that allow them to make this kind of claim vary by the claim and by food category,” she said. Food labels can be confusing, agreed Melissa Rifkin, a dietitian with Montefiore Medical Center in New York City who was not involved in the study. Understanding what a nutrition fact label means is more important than focusing on marketing claims,” Rifkin said. Key items to focus on are serving size, quantity per container, calories, fat, sodium and sugar, she said. A new and revamped nutrition fact label is under development, Rifkin said. “Slowly we will begin to see all labeling take on the new information,” she said.

guilty to opening fire in DC pizzeria By Ian Simpson Reuters WASHINGTON, D.C. — A North Carolina man pleaded guilty on Friday to opening fire in a Washington, D.C., pizzeria that fake news reports claimed housed a child sex ring linked to 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Edgar Welch, 28, of Salisbury, was accused of firing at least three shots from an AR-15 rifle inside the Comet Ping Pong pizzeria in December and pointing the gun at an employee after showing up to investigate the online conspiracy rumors. No one was hurt. Welch pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to a federal charge of interstate transportation of a firearm with intent to commit an offense and a local charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Welch, dressed in an orange prison jumpsuit, said little more than “Yes, ma’am” in response to questions from Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Asked what he wanted to do, he said, “Plead guilty.” He could face up to two years in prison on the federal charge and a maximum five years for the assault charge. Jackson scheduled sentencing for June 22.

Welch also faces potential fines and must pay restitution for damage to a computer, door lock and a ping pong table at the restaurant. A local firearms charge was dropped as part of Welch’s plea. He also carried a loaded .38-caliber revolver into the pizzeria, and police found a loaded shotgun in his car, according to court documents. Welch told police he was investigating a bogus conspiracy theory known as “pizzagate.” Posts to social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and the Reddit online message board falsely claimed Comet was the center of a child sex ring run by Clinton and her campaign chairman, John Podesta. The claims were part of a proliferation of false news reports during the U.S. presidential election campaign, often disseminated through websites purporting to be news outlets and quoting bogus sources. Scott Talan, a communications professor at Washington’s American University, said Welch was an example of how mistrust of traditional news sources and of authorities’ ability to investigate suspected crimes could prompt vigilante-style behavior. “For more and more people, the source (of news) doesn’t matter,” he said in a telephone interview.

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N.C. Rep. Chris Millis calls for the resignation of North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall during a press conference at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, March 28, 2017.

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Tad Denning of Clayton, a student at Nash Community College, practices a line and pole rescue during his training as part of the college’s Electric Line Construction Academy.

“Half of the country’s electrical linemen are fixing to retire. There is a high demand for this trade.” — Brandon Shook, electric line construction technology instructor at Nash Community College

The community colleges have created strong employees within professions across the state to those specific to communities. Of the nurses employed in North Carolina, 50 percent are graduates of community colleges. For the Bridgestone Tires plant in Wilson, they have sent more than 6,000 of their employees to be trained at Wilson Community College. The North State Journal rounded up several of the community colleges located in the North Central Prosperity Zone to highlight some of the unique programs they offer their students. Vance-Granville CC, Henderson Welding and Mechatronics Engineering Technology Welding has been a part of Vance-Granville for 25 years with Mechatronics joining the curriculum in 2014. The programs are designed to provide students with an understanding of science, mathematics, technology and applications in the industry. Wake Technical CC, Raleigh 3D Printing

Additive manufacturing, or 3-D Printing, is transforming how things are made from the scale of the individual tinkerer to the largest industries. Included in the engineering track, 3-D printing and full body scanners are designed to help students understand machine setup, maintenance and the growing technology of the printing industry. Piedmont CC, Roxboro Film and Video Production Technology This unique program caters to camera assistants, lighting technicians, sound recordists, makeup artists, set dressers and production assistants. Developing skills in the film industry, these students are ready to compete for entry-level jobs upon completion of the program. Edgecombe Community College, Tarboro and Rocky Mount Health Sciences With the assistance of a patient simulator and mobile lab, students are being trained in situations as real and life-like as possible. Simulated mannequins can breathe, blink and provide students with opportunities to treat bleed outs, seizures, births and amputations. Nash CC, Rocky Mount Electric Line Construction Academy Electrical infrastructure needs regular maintenance and upgrading to maintain the safety of residents and a standard of living. The Electric Line Construction Academy provides students will more than 400 hours of combined classroom and field training.

In the documents Millis obtained through a public records request in February, staff identified 320 DACA cards that were accepted in lieu of green cards, which denotes legal residence status. More than 100 other categories of EADs were also accepted in lieu of green cards. The records showed that under Marshall, 250 DACA aliens were commissioned as notaries public in North Carolina and another 72 people with nonresident status were also granted the authority to notarize official documents. One of the records shows that a person with an existing deportation order was commissioned as an official notary. “One notary commissioned by the secretary was an alien against whom a final order of deportation existed,” said Millis. Among the documents that require a notary signature in N.C. are wills, deeds, marriage licenses, and travel and temporary guardianship documents for minor children. Notaries public can also serve as witness to absentee ballots, thus creating opportunities for voter fraud. “In this era of heightened sensitivity to voter fraud, election interference and tension over immigration policy, it is especially troubling that the secretary has commissioned more than 320 alien notaries who can single-handedly validate absentee ballots,” said Millis. Millis said the among the most concerning points is the level of secrecy within the Marshall’s office as the issuance of notary commissions accelerated among DACA holders. In 2013, the process was streamlined and some oversight was eliminated within the department. The requirement that a notary be recommended by a local public official was also removed. “My letter requesting the secretary’s immediate resignation outlines all this information, along with documenting a number of misleading and false statements the secretary and her office has made to the public including the General Assembly surrounding this very topic,” said Millis. This is not the first time this issue has been raised. In February, after the North State Journal published a story on the state issuance

of notary commissions to nonresidents, documents show that the secretary of State’s office asked the N.C. Department of Justice for help. In a series of memos between the two state agencies, the secretary of State asked DOJ to affirm the practice of accepting EAD in lieu of green cards. In initial drafts of the DOJ advisory letter, a state lawyer advised that they should not accept EAD cards, but after more communication, the lawyer concluded that the EAD cards should be acceptable. "... the lack of ‘lawful immigration status’ does not mean that a non-citizen is in the United States illegally,” reads the informal opinion from the office of then-Attorney General Roy Cooper. “It is my opinion that since holders of USCIS-issued EADs have been determined by USCIS to be lawfully present in the United States such persons necessarily meet the ‘reside legally’ requirements ...” The multiple drafts and meetings to obtain an informal opinion on the matter occurred after the first press reports of the practice and years after the initiation of the policy. Still, in the weeks after the NSJ article, staff members appeared on television denying that DACA cards were accepted by the secretary of State to obtain notary commissioning. In Millis’ letter to Marshall, he wrote that if she did not resign he will purse legislative action, including her impeachment. “Because of your failures, along with the fact that your actions have been masked from the public through both false and misleading statements, I am compelled to call for your immediate resignation from the office of secretary of State,” Millis’ letter read. Marshall has been secretary of State for nearly 20 years. In 1996, she beat Republican NASCAR legend Richard Petty for the job, becoming the first woman to hold statewide elected office in North Carolina. She has twice run as a Democrat for U.S. Senate, losing to Erskine Bowles in 2002 and Richard Burr in 2010. Marshall has not responded to requests for comment on Millis’ accusations or his calls for her resignation.

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Mayed in the shade North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) reacts after making a basket with 0.3 seconds left against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half during the finals of the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament at FedExForum in Memphis, T.N., on Sunday. North Carolina won 75-23.

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the Wednesday Sideline report

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Duke’s Giles declares for NBA Draft

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal

Even though Harry Giles did not have the type of season many expected when he enrolled at Duke, averaging just 3.9 points and 3.8 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game, the freshman still decided to enter the NBA Draft after just one season in Durham with the Blue Devils. Giles was at one time projected as the No. 1 overall pick before a pair of ACL injuries drained him of some explosiveness. He is still projected as a lottery pick by NBADraft. net and a first-round pick by DraftExpress.com.

EMPHIS, Tenn. — Luke Maye’s 18-foot jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining will go down in North Carolina lore as the shot that lifted the Tar Heels to the 20th Final Four in school history But it was only the final action in a perfectly executed sequence of events that took place over the final 7.2 seconds of UNC’s 75-73 victory against Kentucky in Sunday’s NCAA South Region championship game at FedExForum. Here, step-by-step, is a breakdown of the play and the split-second decisions that made it happen:

The setup After having the game seemingly in hand, leading by seven with 53.5 seconds remaining, Kentucky’s Malik Monk brought back nightmares of disappointments past by hitting a 3-pointer from the top of the circle to tie the game at 73.

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Trump turns down Nats invite to throw first pitch President Donald Trump declined the Washington Nationals invitation to throw out the a ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day against the Philadelphia Phillies, the club said in a statement. “The White House has announced President Trump will not be joining us on Opening Day due to a scheduling conflict,” the team said. nhl

Canes Lack out with neck strain after scary collision Hurricanes goaltender Eddie Lack was stretchered off the ice Monday night after a collision on Detroit’s game-winning overtime goal by Andreas Athanasiou. Lack was taken by ambulance to UNC REX Hospital in Raleigh and scans came back negative, the team said, and he was diagnosed with a neck strain and released that night. Carolina recalled rookie goalie Alex Nedeljkovic from Florida of the ECHL on an emergency basis to take Lack’s spot on the roster. nba

Laker family feud ends with Jeannie in full control The nasty feud over who will run and control the Los Angeles Lakers took another step forward this week, with a court document being filed that instructed Johnny Buss and James Buss to do whatever was in their power to ensure that Jeannie Buss would be in charge of the team moving forward. Additionally, Jim Buss was replaced by Janie Buss as a trustee of the Lakers, giving the team two powerful females to run the team.

Luke Maye’s game-winner was a team effort

The decision

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Mark Davis, son of Oakland Raider’s owner Al Davis, walks off the field at Reliant stadium before their NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston October 9, 2011.

NFL owners approve Raiders’ move to Vegas The Oakland Raiders are heading to the desert after the NFL owners voted to let them move By Frank Cooney The Sports Xchange PHOENIX — The Oakland Raiders are moving to Las Vegas. NFL team owners voted 31-1 to approve the Raiders’ application to relocate to Las Vegas during the annual league meetings in Phoenix on Monday. The Miami Dolphins were reportedly the lone opposing team to vote against the move. “We believe we, and the Raiders, have worked earnestly for over a decade to find a viable option in Oakland,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said. “We believe we went the extra mile to find that solution in Oakland. “I wanted to thank (Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf) for her effort to find a viable solution. ... We’re particularly disappointed for the fans. We worked as tirelessly and as hard as we could to try to find that solution. We just couldn’t get that done.” The one owner that cast a no vote, Stephen Ross of the Dolphins, clearly doesn’t believe that was the case. In a statement, Ross said, “My position today was that we as owners and as a League owe it to the fans to do everything we can to stay in the communities that have supported us until all options have been exhausted.” Goodell wrote a letter to Schaaf late Friday evening that expressed disappointment in the city’s latest stadium finance proposal, which were never delivered to the league, but instead announced publicly. That didn’t to go over well with the league, which viewed it as political See Raiders, page B6

“We believe we, and the Raiders, have worked earnestly for over a decade to find a viable option in Oakland.”

Williams stepped out of character a few minutes earlier when he called timeout to help his team regain its composure after falling behind by five, but this time he stuck to his convictions implored his team to immediately shift into attack mode. “When they scored,” Williams said, “I was just screaming go, go, go.” The Hall of Fame coach’s philosophy in such situations is to call timeout and set up a play when there’s under six seconds remaining, but to sit back and let his players try to catch the

defense flat-footed in transition with any more time than that on the clock. And that’s exactly what happened. “I had a timeout left, but I like to try to score in the open court and we practice it every day,” Williams said. “Believe it or not, we have practices where we play with a 15-second clock because I want to push the ball hard enough to get a great shot in 15 seconds. We’ve won a few games like that.”

The inbound Kennedy Meeks helped open the door for Kentucky’s late push by getting called for a five-second call while trying to inbound the ball under the Wildcats’ basket. This time, though, the senior center grabbed the ball as soon as it came through the basket on Monk’s 3-pointer and immediately put it back into play. The swiftness of his reaction See Maye, page B3

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Hats off to Roy Williams and the North Carolina Tar Heels for another trip to the Final Four, which has become a regularity around these parts for Williams and the Heels lately. It’s Williams second-straight trip with North Carolina, and his ninth overall. Yes, ninth overall. The entire Elite Eight was chock full of delightful moments, including the Heels and the South Carolina Gamecocks, a stunning Cinderella if there ever was one. See the pics. B4

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beyond the box score

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Chris Long: Former Patriots defensive end is joining the Eagles in free agency he announced on Twitter. Long, who was drafted by the Rams out of Virginia in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, joined the Patriots for a single year after being in St. Louis his entire career. Jason Witten: Cowboys tight end reportedly signed a fouryear extension with the team, ensuring he would retire with Dallas. Witten, who turns 35 in May, is the team’s all-time leader in receptions and just 16 yards shy of having the record for receiving yards. His $12 million cap hit for 2017 made him a prime candidate for an extension to try and reduce the number across multiple years. Joakim Noah: Knicks center, who is currently suspended for PED use, admitted to taking over-the-counter supplements in a decision that “backfired” Noah said. “It was a tough moment, but I’m going to learn from it,” Noah said. Stephen Ross: Dolphins owner voted against the Raiders move to Las Vegas, saying that he believes owners, not the public, should pay for new football stadiums. “I believe when you own a team you’re a steward for the city,” Ross said. Ross was the loan dissenting vote against Oakland’s decision to move out of the Bay Area to Vegas. Hue Jackson: Cleveland Browns coach said on Tuesday at the NFL owners meetings that the Browns would not be trading the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, instead opting to stand pat and make a selection. Most observers believe the Browns will draft DE Myles Garrett.

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NC State point guard Dennis Smith, Jr., became former NC State point guard on Tuesday, announcing his decision to forego the rest of his college eligibility and enter the 2017 NBA Draft. Smith, announcing the decision on “SportsCenter,” appeared on television wearing what appears to be his own logo with his signature tomahawk dunk incorporated.

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“He’s assured me he’s willing to play six, seven more years.” Patriots owner Robert Kraft, speaking at the owners meetings in Phoenix, telling reporters how long he thinks Patriots quarterback Tom Brady plans on playing football for New England.

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“I want to be the best ever to play.” UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball, appearing on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” on Tuesday and discussing his ambitions for his future NBA career. Ball announced his intentions to enter the 2017 NBA Draft as soon as UCLA lost to Kentucky in the Elite Eight.

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$53M Approximate amount of money NFL owners will rake in for relocation fees from the Raiders, Chargers and Rams, according to a report from Darren Rovell of ESPN. The Raiders announced their move to Las Vegas this week, while the Chargers will be headed to Los Angeles in 2017, joining the Rams, who just completed their first season on the West Coast.

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Carolina Hurricanes goalie Eddie Lack was stretchered off of the ice on Monday. In a terrifying moment, Lack was hit by Andreas Athanasiou on Detroit’s game-winning goal and thrust back into the net where he lay for a long time before being taken off.

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Argentina soccer star Lionel Messi was suspended four games by FIFA on Tuesday after the all-time leading goal scorer for Argentina berated an official during a World Cup qualifier last Thursday. Messi will miss four of Argentina’s next five qualifying games.

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer looked sharp in his latest outing for the defending National League East champions, going five strong innings for Washington and striking out seven over that stretch. Scherzer also promptly embarrassed Tim Tebow, who finished the day 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, including a three-pitch effort his first time up. Scherzer was initially a question mark for the Nats opener but looks good to go at this point. Jasen Vinlove | Usa Today Sports images

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Berry one ‘tough nut’ in helping UNC to victory Despite the pain from two sprained ankles, Joel Berry still managed 11 points in 33 minutes to lead UNC to an Elite Eight victory By Brett Friedlander North State Journal EMPHIS, Tenn. — Joel Berry came into Sunday’s NCAA M South Region final against Ken-

tucky with one bad ankle. Five minutes into the game, he had a matching set. The junior point guard, who has been battling a sore right ankle since the opening game of this year’s tournament, threw a scare into coach Roy Williams and the North Carolina basketball team when he suffered an injury to the other foot. The problem forced him back to the locker room for a quick examination and tape job, and slowed Berry for the remainder of the game. But it didn’t stop him from coming back and valiantly leading the Tar Heels to a 75-73 victory that earned them a trip to the Final Four next week in Phoenix. “It’s giving me a lot of pain right now, but it’s all worth it,” Berry said afterward. “I get a whole week to do rehab. Last week I only had a short amount of time and I did some good recovery for that and

was able to get back out there and play. “When I got back out there, I just told myself, ‘C’mon, JB, fight through it,’ and that’s what I did.” Despite the pain, Berry finished with 11 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 33 minutes. But he was clearly bothered by the injury he suffered as he drove into the lane on a play in which he passed to teammate Kennedy Meeks for a dunk. “I was trying to push off of it and that’s why it’s giving me more pain then it did last week,” he Berry said. “I came down on it last week compared to pushing down into the ground.” While the new injury to his left ankle was the one that troubled him most in the game, it wasn’t the most serious one he suffered during a weekend in which the Tar Heels also beat Butler to continue their national championship quest. Saturday at practice, Berry tweaked his already sore right ankle, the one that he originally hurt when he came down on a defender’s foot in UNC’s first round NCAA tournament win against Texas Southern. “We didn’t say anything about it, (but) yesterday at practice he sprained his (right) ankle again,” Williams said. “It was the longest 10 minutes I’ve ever had in prac-

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North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) drives against Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) and guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) in the first half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum in Memphis on Sunday.

tice when he went off the court with our trainer. “I walked back there one time and then came back out and what did he do early in the game today? He sprained the other ankle.” And yet, he still made a significant contribution to a win against an elite opponent, one that was secured on a clutch jumper by teammate Luke Maye with 0.3 seconds remaining. Unable to get enough lift on his jumper to shoot accurately — he was 0 for 5 from 3-point range — he began attacking the basket

Magical Maye keeps Tar Heels’ March run alive By Brett Friedlander North State Journal MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Villanova’s Kris Jenkins broke North Carolina’s heart in last year’s national championship game. Kentucky’s Malik Monk did the same earlier this season with a 3-point dagger of his own in Las Vegas. Sunday at FedExFourm, it was finally the Tar Heels’ turn to inflict a little game-ending heartache on someone else — with the unlikeliest of heroes delivering the decisive blow. Luke Maye capped a magical weekend by calmly hitting an 18foot jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining to beat the Wildcats 7573 and earn a second straight trip to the Final Four. UNC will now head to Phoenix, where its quest for redemption will continue next Saturday with a national semifinal date against Oregon. “I’m a tad bit surprised because anytime there’s a big shot, you’d think Justin (Jackson) or Joel (Berry) would be the one to take it,” senior guard Nate Britt said. “If not those two then one of our other starters. But if you told me that Luke had the opportunity to win the game and he’d make the shot, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.” Maye, a 6-foot-8 sophomore, came into the weekend having scored only 41 points in his nine previous games combined. After hitting for a career-high 16 points in Friday’s South Region semifinal against Butler, he came right back with a new high water mark of 17 against Kentucky. The last three of which were the biggest. It came on a play that started in ominously familiar fashion when Monk, whose late shot beat UNC back in December, hit a 3-pointer from the top of the circle with 7.2 seconds remaining to tie the score at 73. But before anyone of the lightblue clad fans among the heavily pro-Kentucky crowd of 16,412 even had a chance to start thinking “here we go again,” Theo Pinson quickly began advancing the ball in the opposite direction. “I probably should have called a timeout,” Kentucky coach John Calipari said. “But they got that son-of-a-b in so quick I couldn’t get anybody to do it.” The quickness with which Kennedy Meeks inbounded the ball and Pinson pushed it across midcourt left the Wildcats’ defense with little time to get organized. When it collapsed on Pinson to keep him from driving too deep into the lane, it left Maye open for his opportunity to become a Tar Heel legend. And he didn’t miss. “I just kind of stepped back and he gave me the ball,” Maye said of Pinson. “I just shot it and

instead to score and feed teammates. “I’ve said it affectionately and not any criticism, he’s a tough nut,” Williams said of Berry. “He’s out there with both feet not feeling really good. Even when we got on the court and they were jumping around and then when the alma mater and everybody was stomping their feet, the two of us were standing beside each other. I said ‘I’m not stomping.’ He said ‘I’m not either.’ He’s got two bad ankles. I’ve got two bad knees.” Williams’ knees probably won’t

be getting much better in the week UNC has before its national semifinal date against Oregon in Phoenix next Saturday. The question is whether that will be enough time for Berry’s sore ankles to heal enough for him to be as effective as the Tar Heels need him to be to complete their postseason run with a happy ending. Berry, being the “tough nut” his coach said he is, has no doubt he’ll be ready. “We have a whole week,” he said. “So that gives me a lot of time.”

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Pinson made the decision that sent UNC back to the Final Four. “Once I attacked the basket, it was either (Derek) Willis was going to come in and cut me off or I was going to make a layup,” Pinson said. “Once he stepped in, I just tried to shield him off and get Luke a good look by himself. He knocked it in. Big-time shot.”

turned out to be important because unlike Williams, Kentucky coach John Calipari did want to call timeout in that situation. “I probably should have called timeout,” Calipari said. “It entered my mind, but they got that sonof-a-b in so quick, I couldn’t get to anybody to do it. I needed to stop that right there.”

The stroke of luck

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North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (middle) reacts after after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats in the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum in Memphis on Sunday. North Carolina won 75-73.

“If you told me that Luke had the opportunity to win the game and he’d make the shot, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.” Tar Heels senior guard Nate Britt on Maye’s game-winning shot

luckily it went in. It was a great feeling.” While Calipari regretted not calling time to slow the Tar Heels down, Williams said wasn’t about to call one to help the Wildcats out. “If it’s six seconds or more, we try to push,” Williams said. “If it’s five seconds or less we’ll call a timeout. I had a timeout left, but I like to score in the open court and we practice that every day.” As much as not calling a timeout in that key situation helped the Tar Heels (31-7) pull the victory out, it was a timeout Williams actually did call five minutes earlier that put them in position for the final possession to matter. UNC trailed 64-59 at the time when its Hall of Fame coach, not liking his team’s body language, called his players to the bench with 5:03 remaining. During the break, he reminded them that they’d battled back from an almost identical predicament a week earlier against Arkansas. And just like that game, the Tar Heels responded by clamping down on defense and

scoring the next 12 points to regain control. “He just told us to believe,” said senior guard Joel Berry, who finished with 11 points, three assists and two steals in 33 minutes despite playing two sprained ankles. “We went out there, changed up our defense a little bit and it messed with them, and then our guys went out there and hit some big-time shots. While the switch to a zone following the timeout confused Kentucky long enough for UNC to get back into the game, it was a dogged man-to-man effort of ACC Player of the Year Justin Jackson that made the most significant impact all night long. In the hours leading up to Sunday’s game, the assumption was that defensive specialist Pinson would draw the assignment of guarding Monk — who torched the Tar Heels for 47 points in their earlier meeting. Instead, it was Jackson that shadowed him, harassed him and trash-talked him into a 4 of 10 performance and only 12 points while scoring 19 of his own. “I just tried to limit his touches as much as possible,” Jackson said, “because once you let him get it going a little bit, it’s hard to stop him.” Not as hard as it was to stop Maye on this weekend. And because of it, the Tar Heels are one step closer to winning the national championship that so painfully eluded them a year ago. “I pitched it back to Luke and he hit a shot,” Pinson said. “I’m glad we came out on the winning side this time. Maybe that’s a good sign.”

Under normal circumstances, point guard Joel Berry would have been the player rushing the ball upcourt for the Tar Heels. But Kentucky wasn’t about to let him get the ball into his hands. Second option Justin Jackson was also well-covered, So Meeks inbounded it to Theo Pinson instead. That turned out to be a fortuitous choice, because with Berry suffering from not one, but two sprained ankles, he might not have had his usual explosiveness in attacking Kentucky’s defense. “Theo made a heck of a play,” Williams said. “I was really glad the ball went to him because I didn’t know how hard Joel would have been able to push.”

The decision part II Following Williams’ instructions, Pinson hurried the ball up the right side of the court, then cut toward the middle and appeared as though he would try to take it all the way to the rim and he got to the lane. “I got the ball and I just wanted to attack,” Pinson said. “In a tie game you don’t want to settle. I wanted to get downhill and they didn’t get back as fast as I thought they would, so I was like ‘Let me keep the pressure on the defense.’ “They were staying with Joel and Justin at halcourt, so I was like, ‘Alright, I’m going to have to make a play.” But before committing to go all the way to the basket, the junior guard saw Maye to his left out of the corner of his eye, holding his hand up to get his attention. And

The shot Maye might have been an unlikely hero because of his reserve role and his less than blue-chip backstory, but in the context of this South Regional, he might actually have been the most reliable option to take the final shot. “Luke is a shooter,” forward Isaiah Hicks said. “I feel like that was an easy shot. He makes threes look easy sometimes.” He made six of his 10 field goal attempts (3 of 5 on 3-pointers) in Friday’s region semifinal win against Butler and had made five of his first eight shots (2 of 3) to that point against Kentucky. Unlike the Butler game, in which his extended playing time was the result of foul trouble to UNC’s other bigs, Maye was in the game at the end Sunday because of Hicks’ ineffectiveness. On the final play, Maye was in the right place at the right time because he hustled down the court as Pinson advanced it, found an open spot on the left wing and raised his hand to get his teammate’s attention. “Once I saw him, I knew if I could I could give him a good pitch, hit him in the pocket and give him a wide open shot, we could take that all day,” Pinson said. “He was hot.” And Maye never flinched once he got the ball, catching it and pulling the trigger in a fluid motion before being mobbed by his teammates as the ball hit the net. “It was a great feeling,” Maye said. “I think my teammates so much and my coach for putting me in that situation. I’m just very blessed to have this opportunity.”

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North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) reacts with guard Joel Berry II (2) and forward Kennedy Meeks (behind) after making a basket with .3 seconds left against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum in Memphis on Sunday.

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March 26 Madison Square Garden, New York, N.Y. 7 S. Carolina 4 Florida

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Left: South Carolina Gamecocks guard Duane Notice (10) and Florida Gators forward Justin Leon (23) vie for a loose ball. Right: South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chris Silva (30) celebrates during the second half. Bottom: South Carolina Gamecocks guard Duane Notice (10) dunks the ball against Florida Gators guard KeVaughn Allen (5) during the second half.

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Top left: Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) reacts during the second half. Top right: Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman is doused by confetti by his players as they celebrate with the trophy after the game against the Kansas Jayhawks.

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Left: Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) goes up for a shot but is stopped by Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) during the second half.

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Left: North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) makes a game-winning basket with 0.3 seconds left over Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13).

Right: Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) reacts after making a three-point basket. Bottom left: Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few and his players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Xavier.

Below: North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) shoots a layup against Kentucky Wildcats guard Dominique Hawkins (25), forward Isaac Humphries (15) and guard Mychal Mulder (11) in the first half.

Bottom right: Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) shoots against Xavier Musketeers forward Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mara (54).

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Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) walks off the court after losing to the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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Raiders legends disappointed by move to Vegas Long time Raiders players are not happy with the team’s decision to leave The Sports Xchange

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Jon Rahm of Spain lost to Dustin Johnson of the United States in the final round of the World Golf Classic — Dell Match Play golf tournament at Austin Country Club on Sunday in Austin, T.X.

Consistent Johnson tops Rahm in Match Play final The Sports Xchange USTIN, Texas — The championship match of the World A Golf Championship Match Play on

Sunday between two of the game’s true power players, world No. 1 Dustin Johnson and young bull Jon Rahm of Spain, was decided by consistency rather than brute strength with, perhaps, a little bit of experience thrown in for good measure. The final tally will show that Johnson, the reigning U.S. Open champion, outlasted the 22-yearold Rahm, 1 up, at windswept Austin Country Club. But things could have been different except for about a foot’s worth of putts over the match’s 16 holes. That was the sum measure of the distance by which Rahm, seeded 21st in the event, missed putts over the first eight holes. Johnson dominated the golf course and his competition during his seven rounds, never trailing in any match and working his way through three rounds of group play and two more matches in the round of 16 and the quarterfinals without even breaking a sweat. Johnson was pushed to the final hole in Sunday’s semifinal with Japan’s Hideto Tanihara, the first time all week he was forced to play past the 15th hole. In the end, that experience might have helped him. Rahm, in his first year on tour and already a winner at the Farmers Insurance Open earlier this season in San Diego, knocked drives past his famously long opponent and eventually pulling back to within one hole after birdieing the 13th, 15th and 16th holes, the latter on a 32-foot putt that sought out the hole like a laser. Both players parred the short par-3 17th (it was the first time all week Rahm played the hole) and went to the final hole with Johnson still 1 up. Rahm’s tee shot on the drivable par-4 18th rolled over the green and settled on a drainage grate while Johnson played it safe, opting for an iron off the tee and an approach just short of the putting surface. When Rahm’s chip came

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cover. Schaaf released a statement Monday, saying, “I am disappointed that the Raiders and the NFL chose Las Vegas over Oakland when we had a fully-financed, shovel-ready stadium project that would have kept the Raiders in Oakland where they were born and raised. “I am proud that we stood firm in refusing to use public money to subsidize stadium construction and that we did not capitulate to their unreasonable and unnecessary demand that we choose between our football and baseball franchises. “As a lifelong Oaklander, my heart aches today for the Raider Nation. These are the most committed and passionate fans any city or team could hope to have. They deserved better.” Raiders owner Mark Davis filed an application with the league in January to move the team to Las Vegas in time for the 2020 season. He needed at least 24 of 32 votes by the owners.

up short of the steep hill on the green, he faced a near impossible birdie putt and missed, allowing Johnson to win the match by halving the hole with a par. “I definitely didn’t play my best today in the first match or the second,” Johnson said. “So, to win both those matches not having my best stuff is definitely a positive. And I’m definitely proud of the way I hung in there and played tough and just tried to never give away holes, which I felt like I did a pretty good job of.” Johnson has now won the past three tournaments in which he has played — he previously captured the Genesis Open and the WGC-Mexico Championship — and has stamped himself as the unquestioned player to beat for the Masters, which begins April 6. “I’ve got a lot of confidence now — confidence in my game and confidence in myself,” Johnson said. “And I just need to keep working on it, keep trying to get better and keep working hard.” Johnson took advantage of Rahm’s nerves and suddenly balky putter to accept a 5-up lead through the first eight holes of the championship match. During that stretch, Johnson had back-to-back birdies on the par-4 fifth and the par-5 sixth and Rahm stumbled to bogeys on par-4 third, the par3 fourth and par-4 eighth and missed a short birdie putt on the par-4 fifth that would have halved the hole. “The front nine was a very steep and deep low, I must say,” Rahm explained. “I was trying to do the best I could, but just things weren’t happening, unfortunately for me. Even when I was 4 down with six to go, I wasn’t that low. I was trying to stay positive. The momentum changed a little on the downhill par-4 ninth, on which Rahm blasted a 375-yard drive and won when Johnson bogeyed. The Spaniard picked up another hole on the par-4 10th, on which Johnson three-putted for another bogey. Suddenly Rahm was back to a manageable 3-down. "(Rahm) didn’t really any bad shots, just missed a couple of putts,

The Raiders won’t immediately move to Las Vegas because construction of their planned $1.7 billion domed stadium, near the Strip, isn’t expected to be completed until 2020. The stadium would be financed with $750 million in public funding and a $450 million construction loan from Bank of America, with the Raiders and the NFL adding a combined $500 million. “The Raiders were born in Oakland and Oakland will always be part of our DNA,” Davis said Monday. “We know that some fans will be disappointed and even angry, but we hope that they do not direct that frustration to the players, coaches and staff. We plan to play at the Coliseum in 2017 and 2018, and hope to stay there as the Oakland Raiders until the new stadium opens. We would love nothing more than to bring a championship back to the Bay Area.” The Raiders will play this season at the Oakland Coliseum and have a contract option to play there again in 2018, but would need to play the

and then I made some birdies,” Johnson said. “And so, yeah, got up pretty quick early. But I kind of gave him a couple on 9 and 10. But this golf course I felt like it was playing tough.” Things swung back in Johnson’s favor on the course’s signature hole, the downhill, par-5 12th. Both players had drives in excess of 424 yards (Rahm belted his 438 yards) and had second shots into the isthmus green. Johnson’s approach found the middle of the putting surface, 23 feet away from eagle, from where he birdied; Rahm’s second shot landed in the pot bunker right of the green, after he blasted out of the sand to short of the hole, he missed another putt that would have halved the hole. Rahm again fought back, driving the all-carry-over-water par-4 13th and two putting to again pull to 3-down. Then came birdies on the par-4 15th and the par-5 16th, the second of which came after Rahm blasted his tee shot into the trees to the right of the fairway. “I’m very proud of what I did, very proud for what I stood for on the course,” Rahm said. “Very proud of fighting hard and being able to make birdies where I needed them and up-and-downs, a couple of them. So honestly, as sad as I might emotionally feel, I’m extremely happy with what I did. Trying to keep the curve of emotion going up right now.” In the third-place match, 2011 FedEx Cup champion Bill Haas beat Tanihara, 2 and 1, winning three of the pair’s final five holes when the 54th-seeded Tanihara bogeyed them. Haas, seeded 42nd, shot just 1-under through the match’s 17 holes and won even though Tanihara poured in a hole-in-one on the par-3 seventh and was conceded a 12-foot eagle putt on the par-5 12th after Haas missed a birdie opportunity. Earlier in the day in one semifinal, Johnson outlasted Tanihara, 1 up, after a brilliant birdie on the 17th hole gave him the cushion he needed. He then fashioned a nerveless, up-and-down par from the thick grass just short of the green on the par-4 18th to close out the match. In the other semifinal, Rahm caught fire when he needed to the most, winning three of the last four holes in dispatching Haas, 3 and 2. Rahm and Haas were tied through the par-5 12th, which both players birdied, before Rahm finished off Haas with birdies on holes 13, 15 and 16.

PHOENIX — Reaction from the most historic living legends in Oakland Raiders history was one of severe disappointment and even suspicion when they learned Monday the NFL approved the franchise’s move to Las Vegas by a 31-1 vote of league owners meeting here. “This is a tough day for me and all Raiders fans,” Hall of Fame coach John Madden told The Sports Xchange. “I coached the Oakland Raiders. I didn’t like it when they left for L.A. and I was happy as hell when they returned to Oakland where they belong. “I know (owner) Mark Davis did what he had to do but you still think there could have been a way to keep them where they belong. The Oakland Raiders belong in Oakland. This hurts, it really does.” Madden was head coach of the Raiders from 1969 through 1978, went to five consecutive AFC title games and coached the Super Bowl XI championship team in the 1976 season. Jim Otto and Tom Flores, the center and quarterback for the first play in franchise history (1960), were both saddened by news that the team can be Las Vegas-bound within the next three years. Otto became the Hall of Famer known as Mr. Raider and Flores went on to be head coach of two franchise Super Bowl teams, after the 1980 and 1983 seasons. The first was as the Oakland Raiders, the second was in Los Angeles, although the team still practiced in Northern California. “I’ve been through it and we did fairly well, but I really don’t like this move,” said Flores from his home near Palm Desert, Calif. “I remain optimistic against the odds. The way I see it, the NFL gave the Raiders permission to move, but as we all know things have a way of changing. I support Mark Davis and whatever he must do, but I think there remains the opportunity to rescind this whole move. “It seems there was a proposal from the mayor that the NFL said was too little too late. There are reasons, I am sure, and this subject has been a big one in Oakland for decades, yet somehow it feels this deal was slammed through too fast, before exhausting opportunities all over the East Bay.” Flores continues to be the voice of the Raiders on radio game coverage and he said he is ready to go wherever is necessary. “Regardless, I’ll always be a Raider and cherish my time with them and I’ll go to Vegas if they will have me,” he said.

Otto echoed Flores in believing there were opportunities that were not explored completely and was dismayed by what he called “Rush week” the past few days. “What was the hurry?” Otto asked in a phone call from his home in Auburn, Calif. “The team can’t move for years anyway and they could have voted later this year while Oakland had more time to flesh out that latest proposal. I can name several areas they could have pursued.” But Otto’s main concern is where the team is going. “Las Vegas is not a place for any NFL team,” he said. “People can say what they want, but there will be temptations that the players don’t need. And Las Vegas has the population of middle- and lower middle-class workers and we don’t know if they can sustain an NFL franchise. “I fully respect what Mark Davis must do and, in the end, I give him my total support. But right now I am not happy. The Raiders belong in the Oakland area. It’s not like we didn’t see this coming, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t hurt. It hurts a lot.” Third-year Raiders quarterback Derek Carr may reflect how current players buy in to the probability of a move. Carr, born in Fresno, attended Fresno State and was drafted in the second round by the Raiders in 2014. Now rehabbing a leg injury incurred Dec. 24, Carr will be 26 years old Tuesday and spent all but two of those years in California (two high school years in Texas). He was obviously conflicted by the announcement Monday, “As I sit here and see a vote that takes the Raiders to Las Vegas, I am overwhelmed with emotion,” Carr wrote in a statement released by the Raiders. “I don’t know how we should feel. I feel the pain of our fans in Oakland. I also see the joy on the faces of our new fans in Las Vegas. As players, we will show up and give everything we have. We will compete and we will do our best to bring a championship to the entire Raider Nation. “While I am from California and would have loved playing in Oakland my whole career, I understand the business side of the NFL. It affects us all. Oakland, our team loves you, and my family and I love you. We will be resilient and We will stay together because that’s what true Raiders do. We are loyal, even when it’s hard. We stick together, especially when it’s tough. “So, Las Vegas, you can count on us bringing a piece of Oakland with us and you are getting a tough, loyal, and competitive fan base and team. When the time comes, I hope you are ready. For now, it’s about 2017 and our diehards in Oakland. God bless & Go Raiders!”

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2019 season in a temporary facility unless a new agreement can be reached in Oakland. The Raiders have been in Oakland in 45 of the franchise’s 58 seasons, including the last 22. TheRaiders moved to Los Angeles for the 1982 season and played there 13 years before the late Al Davis moved the team back to Oakland in 1995. “My father always said, ‘the greatness of the Raiders is in its future,’ and the opportunity to build a world-class stadium in the entertainment capital of the world is a significant step toward achieving that greatness,” Davis said. “I would like to thank commissioner Roger Goodell, the National Football League and my 31 partners. I would also like to thank Governor Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Legislature for their commitment. Finally, I would like to thank Sheldon Adelson for his vision and leadership, without which this project never would have become a reality.” The Vegas deal appeared dead a few months ago when Adelson

and then Goldman Sachs could not reach agreement with the Raiders on the extra $450 million needed for the project. That figure has been frequently reported as $650 million as has the stadium cost of $1.9 billion. However, the Sports Business Journal reported the lower figures. However, Davis secured the financing from Bank of America to keep the project moving forward and winning the support of league ownership. Bob McNair, owner of the Houston Texans and chair of the league’s finance and stadium committees, said, “This is a very sound plan. It was looked at very carefully and we believe it will lead to a more stable Raiders franchise.” As for Oakland’s efforts to keep the team, McNair said, “For two years we have tried to find a solution, an answer in Oakland. But we weren’t able to.” It was 440 days ago on Jan. 12, 2016, that the league voted to move the Rams from St. Louis to Los Angeles, rejecting the 5-1 recommendation of the league’s Los Angeles

Opportunities Committee to have the Raiders and Chargers play in a Carson, Calif., stadium. The Chargers were granted the first option to be a second team to play in the stadium Rams owner Stan Kroenke is building in Inglewood. The Chargers exercised that option two months ago. Monday, Davis was asked when he seriously started looking at other options after the 2016 move failed. He said the only effort to keep the team was “five pieces of paper. They were waiting for us to lose the vote so they would have the leverage.” The Raiders reached an agreement for two one-year options to continue playing in Oakland, but shortly after the vote, Davis said he received a call from a county supervisor informing him the rent on the lease just negotiated would be raised. Said Davis, “I agreed to pay it, but at that point I knew I had to start looking elsewhere.” That looking ended up being Las Vegas.

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Kyle Larson proves he’s the most dominant NASCAR driver in 2017 hrough the first four races of the season, Kyle Larson T was the runner-up three times

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Oakland Raiders fans celebrate during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Oakland, C.A. on November 20, 2014.

Raiders’ approval to move: Mirage in the desert? The Sports Xchange HOENIX — After more than 40 years of pursuit, the OakP land Raiders finally received what

they sought from the National Football League — approval to move the franchise, with a 31-1 vote. This is long after the historic 1980s legal sparring on the subject, featuring team owner Al Davis, commissioner Pete Rozelle and famed anti-trust attorney Joe Alioto. Sadly, they are all gone. Left to savor the apparent victory are Davis’ son, Mark, and Al’s beloved widow, Carol. So, they should toast the moment. Viva Las Vegas! Right? Maybe not. Time will tell. While the blush of accomplishment dominated the moment Monday, future actions could reduce the big announcement here this week to more of a Mirage in the Desert. There is distinct danger of a surprise twist to the ending, which could conceivably include Mark Davis losing controlling interest as managing general partner of the Raiders. Team executives and others involved in the situation told The Sports Xchange they fear that the fast-paced approval to move is an elaborate setup that could put Davis in jeopardy of eventually losing the team if he is unable to handle the burden of about $1.25 billion in debt. Mark Davis and team president Marc Badain did not respond to requests to discuss this specific situation. But at least four knowledgeable sources with vested interests in the situation were eager to express concerns. One prominent participant, a long-time close friend of the Davis family, revealed that Davis was “warned about” these worries. “It could become a hell of a juggling act for Mark if things don’t go smoothly,” one lawyer involved with the NFL told The Sports Xchange. “There are people in this league who believe they would benefit if somebody with more money owned the Raiders. That 31-1 vote is curious if you consider a few months ago several owners were adamant that they preferred another owner for the Raiders, one with more money.” If this is an ambush designed to take out Davis, it would be a distressing and diabolical end to a Raiders tale that Al Davis first mentioned to me 40 years ago at this same Arizona Biltmore hotel during this same NFL owners meeting, circa 1977. It was a mere hint, but the type that fellow owners would learn to heed over the next decade. Emboldened at the time by the Raiders’ Super Bowl XI victory, Davis shared his dissatisfaction about the Oakland Coliseum with his friend, Los Angeles Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom, who himself was upset about his team’s Coliseum in L.A. In July that year, Davis visited Rosenbloom for a follow-up chat and returned late that evening to the team’s El Rancho Tropicana training camp in Santa Rosa, Calif. We sat at a booth in the hotel restaurant and he teased this reporter with a wild and weird comment. “The Los Angeles Raiders, what you think?” he said with that sly Davis grin. I thought he was kid-

While the blush of accomplishment dominated the moment Monday, future actions could reduce the big announcement here this week to more of a Mirage in the Desert.

ding, or at least teasing. But Al Davis rarely said something that wasn’t aimed at a target. In this case, he was concerned that the already outdated Oakland Coliseum would not allow his Raiders to compete for players in the free agency system he believed was just around the corner. Said Davis that evening in Santa Rosa: “Carroll’s not happy, I’m not happy, so what do think?” These were two of the most bombastic owners in NFL history. In 1972, Rosenbloom shocked the sports industry with a tax-free trade of franchises, giving up the Baltimore Colts to Robert Irsay in exchange for the Los Angeles Rams. Now he wanted a better stadium. So did Davis, if not in Oakland then Rosenbloom said he would not prevent Davis from moving the Raiders to Los Angeles (a discussion eventually verified in court testimony by Rosenbloom’s wife, Georgia). After all, Rosenbloom was already planning to move the Rams to Anaheim while awaiting an even better home. But Rosenbloom died in a mysterious 1979 drowning before the Rams went to Anaheim in 1980. Also in 1980, Davis failed to get luxury boxes for the Oakland Coliseum, so he followed through on his 1977 talk with Rosenbloom and signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Los Angeles Coliseum. But, back here at the Arizona Biltmore during the NFL owners meeting in 1980, the move, which ostensibly required a threefourths majority, was defeated, 22-0, with five abstentions. So the legal feud began. Armed with only a mistrial in the anti-trust case, Davis moved the Raiders to Los Angeles and even won a Super Bowl that season, the team’s second championship in four years. But after more failed attempts at getting a better stadium, the team returned to Oakland in 1995, and unrest has reigned ever since. Since Al Davis’ death in 2011, several owners admitted that the Raiders and the league might be financially better off with a Raiders owner who has deeper pockets than Mark Davis. But, almost mystically, this negativity disappeared in recent weeks and remarks about the Raiders moving to Las Vegas were glowing, with such fast movers as Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft singing the praises of the deal. Meanwhile, in the wake of several ambitious financial moves, Davis will be staring at a debt of approximately $1.25 billion. This all became a high-wire act when Las Vegas entrepreneur Sheldon Adelson withdrew his support, reported to be $650 million. It was

believe that would prevent the move. But Davis sought and secured financing from Bank of America, which frequently works with NFL teams and the league itself. The loan was reported to be $650 million, but might be closer to $450 million. To that financial burden add the relocation fee estimated to be between $325 and $375 million, an NFL loan of $200 million — to be paid back through premium ticket sales — and $250 million for which the team is liable. Another $50 million cash is due from the team and reportedly was paid. This is not an impossible scenario to overcome. Well, not for the Joneses and Krafts of the world. But unless all goes extremely well, including selling seat licenses, Davis could become vulnerable to a debt that is difficult to manage unless he sells some of the team, and the key may be how much of the team need be sold and how much can he keep if there are problems. Although Al was ruthlessly ridiculed in his last years because of the team’s lack of success, he made subtle moves to lower the barrier that the NFL will accept for a controlling partner with less than 50 percent ownership. Al was always such an owner after evolving from coach to commissioner to owner/ managing general partner. That barrier was once 40 percent, but it was reportedly lowered to 20. That may be a key in Mark Davis’ ability to maintain control. Mark Davis inherited and/ or bought ownership of the team from his mother, Carol. She is a spectacularly strong person who dramatically overcame a massive stroke in 1979. Now 84 years old, she was, notably, in Canton, Ohio, last August at the party celebrating the induction of quarterback Ken Stabler into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. She and Mark inherited the 40 percent left by Al. It is unclear if they transferred any or all of that to Mark. Possible mother-son ownership transactions notwithstanding, it is possible that when Carol passes, Mark will incur some combination of debt or federal inheritance tax, which is 45 percent. Nevada doesn’t have state inheritance tax, and California rescinded it effective 2005. According to Forbes, the team increased in value from about $1.5 billion to $2.1 billion since the death of Al Davis. But that increased equity is only available if it is sold or leveraged. Therefore, after permission was granted for the move this week, the future of Mark Davis’ controlling ownership of the Raiders in Las Vegas may rely on how well he can handle a 45 percent hit by inheritance tax and how well premium seat licenses service the debt they are assigned to eliminate. But Monday, Mark reveled in the moment after the vote when he said, “My father always said, ‘The greatness of the Raiders is in its future.’” Forty years after his father began this tortured journey, that future is now. Mark secured the approval the league denied Al. But even as Mark celebrates the moment, there are concerns that he should be worried and wary about getting what he wished for in such a sudden and lopsided manner.

and ran out of gas while leading the Daytona 500 with one lap remaining. He was the very definition of a tough-luck loser R. Cory Smith on nearly every occasion with a chance to already have three checkered flags. Sunday at Auto Club Speedway was finally his chance Driver for 14 years in a row was supposed to return in glorious to shed the bridesmaid title. fashion after claiming a front After starting on the pole, row start in the Daytona 500. leading 110 laps and winning However, his return has been the first stage, Larson collected anything but glorious, with no the second win of his young top-10 results through the first career in the Auto Club 400 in five races of the season. Fontana in triumphant fashion. The last three races have been Despite four late restarts and slightly better for Earnhardt having to battle through drivers with an average finish of 15th with old tires, the California during the West Coast swing. Kid wouldn’t be denied a win on But the two finishes of 30th or Sunday. worse in the previous two races “I was staying as calm as I have Junior sitting in 21st place could be, but also frustrated in the standings and 152 points at the same time,” Larson said behind Larson — who has more in Victory Lane. “It seems like than double Earnhardt’s points. At this point last season, every time I get to the lead at Earnhardt already had two the end of one of these things, top fives and another top 10 the caution comes out and while narrowly missing out I’ve got to fight people off on with an eleventh-place result in restarts. ... Fontana. Junior had three top “This is just amazing. We fives through the first five races have been so good all year long, three seconds in a row. I’ve been in 2015 and had a win and three top-two finishes through the watching all the TV like ‘he first five races in 2014. doesn’t know how to win’, but Starting slowly might we knew how to win today, so be expected for Earnhardt that was good.” following his concussion that Larson is often grouped in took away half his season in with other young drivers like 2016. But it’s clearly a huge blow Austin Dillon, Chase Elliott and for a driver who is typically Ryan Blaney, but he’s quickly already in the mix for a spot in separating himself from the NASCAR’s playoffs at this point pack. Currently in his fourth in the season. year with Chip Ganassi Racing at NASCAR’s top level, it’s Bowyer has No. 14 team becoming abundantly clear that back on top Larson is realizing his potential The last four seasons for Clint in 2017. The win at Michigan last year Bowyer have been trying, to put it mildly. After coming up just was a breakthrough moment. short of a title in 2012, Bowyer But this year is his breakout saw his former team, Michael season. Waltrip Racing, fold while not No driver is even close to finishing any better than 16th Larson in the standings, with in points since 2014 and not the No. 42 driver holding a collecting a win over that span. 29-point lead over Elliott But this year brings optimism heading into Martinsville. for the championship-caliber Coming off a third-place result driver. last season at the Paperclip, His move to Stewart-Haas Larson has a chance to come Racing in Tony Stewart’s old away with another top-five ride has already changed his finish before the first weekend results dramatically, with two off. top-ten finishes and a top five. “I think obviously a lot of it That top five was a third-place result on Sunday at Auto Club comes down to Kyle,” Larson’s Speedway after running in the car owner Chip Ganassi said. top 10 for nearly half the race “I think he’s starting to mature and competing for the win in in the series and learning what the final laps. the cars will accept and what After one season with the cars won’t accept in terms HScott Motorsports in 2016, of putting a weekend together, Bowyer knows these results are putting together practice, expected at SHR. putting together qualifying, put “Hell yeah. [These results] together race practice, a race, better be coming,” Bowyer said pit stop after pit stop after pit with a smile. “When you’ve got stop, keeping your head in the a team like this that’s organized game. and as good as they are, it better “I think he’s matured a lot be.” in that manner. I couldn’t be Stewart clinched a berth in happier for him.” NASCAR’s playoffs last year, To say that Larson hasn’t but it was thanks in large part scratched the surface in terms to one win. The consistency of the success he can achieve in wasn’t always there for Smoke NASCAR is an understatement. in his final season. It appears to be back with Bowyer behind With a playoff berth sealed, he the wheel, which is great news can just tinker with what works for him over the next 21 races to for a team that includes past champions Kevin Harvick and build toward the postseason. Kurt Busch. That has to be a terrifying Next up for Bowyer is a trip to thought for the rest of the Martinsville this Sunday. While Monster Energy NASCAR Cup he’s never won at the Paperclip, Series field. Bowyer racked up six straight top-10 finishes from 2012 What’s going on with through 2014 with MWR. With Junior? Bowyer leading 265 laps over that span, don’t be surprised if It wasn’t supposed to be like you see the No. 14 machine up this for Dale Earnhardt Jr. front in Martinsville. NASCAR’s Most Popular

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NASCAR Cup series driver Kyle Larson (42) celebrates following his win of the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday in Fontana, C.A.

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Hurricanes try to keep unthinkable run toward playoffs alive Carolina, on an 11-game point streak with eight remaining, chasing three teams for one postseason spot By Cory Lavalette North State Journal RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes’ 3-1 over the Minnesota Wild on March 16 was a triumph over returning former captain Eric Staal. Despite the result, the two sides in the broken relationship were clearly headed in opposite directions — Staal to the postseason, Carolina to an eight-straight year on the outside looking in. So beating Staal and the Wild was seemingly about pride and little else. But 30-year-old Derek Ryan — the forward whose perseverance in making the NHL outweighs his then-59 games of experience in the world’s best hockey league — thought otherwise. “I don’t know if we don’t have anything to play for,” Ryan said. “Obviously we’re not mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, and I think that any time you’re playing in the NHL you have a lot to play for. I think we’re just trying to keep that mindset and also the mindset that you never know.” The victory over Minnesota marked the fourth straight game Carolina had registered a point in the standings, having won two and lost two in overtime after a tough-to-swallow road loss to the NHL-worst Avalanche on March 7. It’s unlikely Ryan thought Carolina would extend that

point streak to 11 games heading into the Tuesday’s second of two straight home games against the Detroit Red Wings, but that’s what happened when Justin Faulk scored a game-tying goal with 52 seconds remaining and goaltender Eddie Lack on the bench for an extra attacker Monday at PNC Arena. The game ended on a down note, both because the Red Wings won in overtime and their goal scorer, Andreas Athanasiou, collided with Lack on the play, resulting in the Carolina goalie — 5-1-2 in March with a .921 save percentage and 2.00 goals-against average — being stretchered off the ice as both teams watched with concern. Lack was taken by ambulance Monday night to UNC REX Hospital in Raleigh and later released after scans were negative, the team said. He was diagnosed with a neck strain, leading to the team recvalling first-year pro Alex Nedeljkovic from Florida of the ECHL. As for Carolina’s new-found playoff hopes, they were still alive heading into the rematch with Detroit Tuesday night. With eight games remaining, the Hurricanes (80 points) trailed the Boston Bruins by four points. Also standing in their way are the Tampa Bay Lightning (83) and New York Islanders (82). Carolina has one game in hand on all three teams. On top of Lack’s spectacular goaltending this month, the Hurricanes have been boosted by the play of Jeff Skinner. Skinner’s first-period goal Monday, his 31st of the season, marked

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Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner scored for the sixth-straight game Monday in Carolina’s 4-3 overtime loss to Detroit at PNC Arena.

the sixth-straight game in which the can’t-believe-he’s-only-24year-old veteran has scored. The month of March, like Lack’s, has been Skinner’s best of the season withv 11 goals and four assists in 14 games. All 11 goals have come at even strength. Throw in positive contributions up and down the lineup — most notably from Elias Lindholm, Sebastian Aho and a solidified defense — and the Hurricanes are the team no one wants to play right now. The balance of the schedule doesn’t favor Carolina, but it doesn’t hurt them either. Boston

gets to close the season with six of seven at home, while the Hurricanes have the second-best hometo-road ratio with five of eight at PNC Arena. The Islanders have the easiest remaining schedule with just two of their final seven opponents currently in playoff position. But just two of their games are at Barclays Center, and they will play April 6 in Raleigh in what could be a pivotal game. The goaltending platoon that has worked well in March will now swing solely to Cam Ward, the only player on the roster who was in Raleigh the last time Car-

olina made the postseason. Given Nedeljkovic’s inexperience — he stopped all 17 shots he faced in 30 minutes of relief duty on Jan. 17 in Columbus, his only NHL appearance — coach Bill Peters will have to rely on Ward (3-1-3 in March heading into Tuesday’s game, but with just a .900 save percentage and bloated 3.27 goals-against average) to keep the Hurricanes’ flickering postseason hopes alive. The Hurricanes still have only an outside chance, but like Ryan said less than two weeks ago: “If we really string together some wins here, you never know what can happen.”

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A NFL implements ejections for big hits, eliminates leaping extra point blocks The Sports Xchange

to manipulate the game clock.”

Blandino in charge of all NFL replay

Ross explains vote against Raiders

NFL VP of Officiating Dean Blandino will have the final say on all replay rules, according to a new resolution passed at the 2017 NFL owners meetings in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday. The league has debated installing a centralized replay and will do just that with the decision to utilize a final-say type of approach with Blandino, who will be based in New York, communicating details to officials. Proposal 13 specifically “replaces the sideline replay monitor with a hand-held device and authorizes designated members of the Officiating department to make the final decision on replay reviews.” The hope is that the decision here will make the rulings on the field more consistent, particularly when it comes to what is and what is not a catch, as well as touchdown rulings. Additionally, the NFL hopes that the implementation of centralized replay will create a more streamlined system to help speed up games. Pace of play has been a huge talking point for commissioner Roger Goodell over the past several months, and taking pressure off of referees standing on the sideline and allowing the NFL officials stationed in the league office to get maximum viewpoints for making a decision likely will speed up the gameflow.

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, the lone dissenting vote on the Raiders’ relocation to Las Vegas, said fans should never foot the bill for stadium construction. Ross, who put down $500 million in private funds for a massive remodel in Miami last offseason, voted against the move as a form of protest, believing Raiders owner Mark Davis did not exhaust his private-funding options before turning to Las Vegas for $750 million. “I believe when you own a team you’re a steward for the city,” Ross said. “It’s like owning a utility company. And I just don’t think everything was done to try and stay in Oakland. “You can only make a deal when the owner wants to make a deal. Who are you going to negotiate with? How is it going to happen? There’s got to be a driving force.”

No game clock manipulation Chip Kelly and the 49ers drew praise (and some criticism) when they decided to hold multiple Saints players on an offensive play late in the first half of a 2016 game, forcing New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees to throw the ball away and causing the Saints to kick a field goal on the next play. Concerned it might become a consistent factor late in games, the NFL took steps to ensure teams cannot repeatedly hold to nullify a play, with proposal 14 from the owners meetings making it “unsportsmanlike conduct to commit multiple fouls during the same down designed

Targeting now exists in NFL The NFL took further steps to enhance player safety on Tuesday, as the NFL owners voted to allow the ejections for players who make egregious helmet-to-helmet hits an automatically ejectionable offense. Player safety has been a point of emphasis for the NFL for a while now, but the penalty of 15 yards for a huge hit to the head did not seem like enough of a penalty. In this instance, players who put huge hits on other players in defenseless positions in a helmetto-helmet fashion would be subject to ejection. College football has a rule called “targeting” like this that has been met with plenty of controversy, and it is very likely that the NFL’s version will be met with controversy as well.

No leaping field goal blocks The NFL outlawed leaping field goal blocks on Tuesday at the owners meeting, prohibiting any player from timing the snap and leaping over defenders in order to block an extra point or field goal attempt. Proposal 2a, which was

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Vice president of officiating for the NFL Dean Blandino speaks Monday during the NFL annual meetings at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, F.L. on March 21.

brought forward by the Philadelphia Eagles, “prohibits the ‘leaper’ block attempt on field goal and extra point plays. The NFL will finalize the language on the ruling later, but the only people allowed to “leap” over the line of scrimmage will be those that are previously lined up on the line of scrimmage. The leaping block has occurred for several years now, but was popularized by the Seahawks in the playoffs recently when Kam Chancellor blocked multiple attempts by the Carolina Panthers. Since then a number of different attempts have taken place, with the Seahawks at the front of those blocks. Several Seahawks players criticized the possible elimination of the leaping blocked kick before the NFL passed the rule.

Seattle QB Boykin arrested Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Trevone Boykin was arrested early Monday morning

in Dallas after a car in which he was a passenger crashed into a night club, injuring eight people. Boykin, 23, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession and public intoxication. He was being held on $500 bond at the Dallas County Jail. According to a statement from the Dallas Police Department, a woman, Shabrika Bailey, was driving a vehicle about 2 a.m. and “accelerated in reverse at a high rate of speed,” hitting seven pedestrians on the sidewalk and crashing into a bar. A bartender was injured when bottles of alcohol and a large cooler fell. Boykin is currently on probation for an incident in 2015 when he was TCU’s starting quarterback. Boykin was arrested in San Antonio after he allegedly punched a police officer who was trying to break up a bar fight on Dec. 31, 2015, two days before TCU was to play in the 2016 Alamo Bowl. The team suspended him for the game, and

he later pleaded no contest to a charge of resisting arrest in June 2016 and received one year of deferred adjudication probation.

Chargers sell out all 2017 season tickets The Los Angeles Chargers announced Monday that all season tickets currently available for the 30,000-seat StubHub Center are sold out for the 2017 season. The Chargers began offering seats to existing season ticket holders in late February and opened sales to the general public on March 9. In January, the Chargers moved the franchise to Los Angeles for the 2017 season after 56 years in San Diego. The team said it placed a hold on “several thousand additional tickets for players and their families, visiting team use, community relations and promotional purposes” for the 2017 season.

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Acme-McCrary sale to sustain 100-year old legacy Asheboro The Randolph County Commission and Asheboro City Council affirmed last week their joint commitment for a $300,000 incentive package to aid the expansion of manufacturing company Acme-McCrary, to be known as MAS ACME USA, after selling its manufacturing assets to Sri Lanka-based textile giant MAS Holdings. The company will retain its headquarters and real estate assets in downtown Asheboro, along with its primary manufacturing building. Acme-McCrary has been manufacturing hosiery in Asheboro for over 100 years, and will now focus on active and performance wear, ladies and children’s hosiery and seamless active wear for large retailers including Atlanta-based Spanx. MADELINE GRAY | NORTH STATE JOURNAL

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‘Choose Cape Fear’: Region encourages business growth Southeast corner of N.C. embarking on branding effort to promote prime national destination for tourists, residents and businesses By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal ILMINGTON — The Cape Fear Region, down at the southern tip of North Carolina, W is home to Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover

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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence departs after meeting with Senate Republicans during their weekly policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

White House seeks help from Congress on tax reform “With 100 percent of House Democrats — every single one —and a handful of Republicans actually standing in the way of President Trump’s plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, we’re back to the drawing board.” — Mike Pence, Vice President

By Roberta Rampton Reuters U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday blamed the U.S. Congress for thwarting a Republican plan to overhaul healthcare law, but acknowledged that the White House will need to work with lawmakers to accomplish its next set of legislative plans. Speaking to a group of small business owners in Charleston, West Virginia, Pence said President Donald Trump is ready to move on to his next priority: simplifying the tax code and cutting tax rates. “We’re going to roll our sleeves up and we’re going to cut taxes across the board for working families, small businesses and family farms,” Pence said. “Working with this Congress, President Trump is going to pass the largest tax cut since the days of Ronald Reagan, and we’re going to get this American economy moving again,” he said. Comprehensive tax reform has eluded previous Congresses and administrations since 1986 when it was last accomplished under former President Ronald Reagan. Pence made his comments the day after the Republican-controlled House of Representatives failed to find enough support within its own ranks to pass legis-

lation to roll back Obamacare — a setback that raised doubts about Trump’s ability to deliver on other big promises requiring help from Congress. Trump and Republicans had campaigned to overhaul former President Barack Obama’s health care law, which they have argued is too intrusive and expensive. “As we all learned yesterday, Congress just wasn’t ready,” said Pence, who spent a dozen years in Congress starting in 2001, and has been a key emissary for Trump on Capitol Hill. “With 100 percent of House Democrats — every single one — and a handful of Republicans actually standing in the way of President Trump’s plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, we’re back to the drawing board,” Pence said. On tax reform, Pence said Trump wants to cut the corporate tax rate to 15 percent from 35 percent to spur investment. The House of Representatives’ tax committee is working on legislation that would cut the corporate rate to 20 percent. Pence said the White House also would seek to work with Congress to boost funding for the military, roll back regulations on the energy sector, and confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch, Trump’s pick to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court.

and Pender counties. Touted to be the crossroads of infrastructure, resources and lifestyle with business startup, expansion and relocation, the counties have banned together for a new initiative driven at helping people choose Cape Fear as their next destination. The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and local partners established “Choose Cape Fear,” a campaign designed to generate long-term business interest, investment and impact in the Cape Fear Region. “In the Cape Fear region, we have a great location, access to phenomenal healthcare and educational systems, and a strong work force. We think the Cape Fear region is a great place to do business,” said Natalie English, CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. “This is an opportunity to position the region to work together to highlight and advocate the assets our areas have to offer.” The campaign aims to bring recognition to the areas’ attributes including the ability of North Carolina to meet business needs of companies, the region’s access to transpiration by sea, rail and air; the qualified workforce available, the opportunity to build along with Fortune 500 companies, and the aspect of community citizens create. “If you’ve seen our coast, you know we are known for it. Our downtown areas are robust, our riverfront is growing, a new hotel is breaking ground, and if you ride out the county lines you’ll see some of the best industrial parks in the state,” said English. The Cape Fear Region is one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. The Port of Wilmington is located within 700 miles of 70 percent of the U.S. industrial base and Wilmington boasts its own international airport. The Cape Fear Region is home to 200,000 skilled workers, community colleges and universities, and numerous small, medium and large companies. “When you think of Southeast North Carolina, we want you to think of Cape Fear. Choose Cape Fear because we are robust, filled with Fortune 500 companies; you have access to capital and a strong quality of life, we are welcoming and laid back, and a great place to live, work and play,” said English. Information on the “Choose Cape Fear” initiative can be found at www.choosecapefear.com.

China’s CRRC Corp wins LA metro contract worth up to $647 million Los Angeles Chinese rail car manufacturer CRRC Corp will build 64 subway cars for the Los Angeles metro as part of an order that could be worth as much as $647 million. A CRRC executive confirmed the news on Monday, which was first announced by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) late last week.

Financials drag on Wall St as Trump agenda weighed New York In the first full days of trading since the healthcare bill failed to reach the House floor last Friday, Wall Street fell to start the week, dragged down by financial shares, but rebounded from steeper initial losses as investors assessed how the defeat of President Donald Trump’s first major legislative action would impact the rest of his agenda. With stocks soaring to record highs after Trump’s election, investors are concerned about the fate of his agenda, including tax reform and infrastructure spending. But some analysts and investors are hopeful the healthcare bill’s failure will pave the way for quicker action on legislation deemed desirable by investors, namely tax reform.

Senators press Icahn on White House influence, business conflicts Washington, D.C. Several Democratic senators pressed billionaire investor Carl Icahn on Monday to clarify his role as an adviser to President Donald Trump, saying his position in the administration raised “alarming” questions about potential conflicts of interest with his stakes in the biofuels and pharmaceutical industries. Icahn has been thrust into the limelight in recent weeks after the Renewable Fuels Association said he had informed them that Trump was preparing an executive order to overhaul the U.S. biofuels program in a way that benefited refiners. The senators, led by Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, sent a letter to Icahn pointing out that, as a Trump adviser on regulation, he has made policy proposals that benefit his own investments - which range from an oil refinery to an nutritional supplement manufacturer.

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NSJ: What, if any, changes in the tax code should we be aware of at the state and/or federal level? Hans Scheil, CFP®: North Carolina personal income tax almost mirrors Federal Income tax for itemized deductions. For single North Carolina taxpayers who do not itemize deductions, the standard deduction increases to $8,250 on their North Carolina state income tax return. For married North Carolina taxpayers filing jointly, the number is double that at $16,250. These numbers were $7,500 and $15,000 in 2015. Federal tax filing has many minor changes from 2015 to 2016: * Tax brackets have been increased by about .4% to account for “bracket creep” caused by inflation. This has the effect of slightly lowering actual taxes paid. * The personal exemption has increased by $50 to $4,050 for each person you claim as a deduction * For those who deduct car expenses and use the standard mileage deduction, the mileage rate has gone down from 57.5 cents per mile in 2015 to 54 cents per mile in 2016. If one drives 20,000 miles per year for business, this reduces their deduction by $700. * The Federal standard deduction for singles who don’t itemize deductions in $6,350 (up $50) and $12,700 (up $100) for married filing jointly. * Tax penalties related to Obamacare for those who choose not to have qualifying health insurance are up in 2016. $695 per adult in 2016 vs $295 per adult in 2015. The family maximum has increased to $2,085 in 2016, up from $975 in 2015. President signed an executive order instructing the

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IRS not to reject tax returns of those who don’t pay the penalty. IRS.gov indicates that they are still reviewing the order. Consult your tax preparer for advice on this one. * The exemption from the alternative minimum tax (AMT) has increased $300 to $53,900

for singles and $500 to $83,800 for joint filers. The AMT is designed to tax those who benefit too much from large itemized deductions or tax free interest like municipal bonds. NSJ: How will major life events and changes in my personal life affect my taxes? HS: There are many life events that can affect your taxes: a birth or adoption, change in marital or job status, relocating. These life events can either add to your tax bill or alleviate some of what you pay through deductions or tax credits. Just make sure to include any changes in your filing. NSJ: Should I have my employer make adjustments to my withholdings? HS: I have found that many taxpayers look forward to both a NC and Federal tax refund each spring, but know that a large refund actually indicates that you over paid your taxes through employer withholding throughout the year. This amounts to giving the government an interest free loan and is not considered to be

good financial planning. For example – If you consistently receive federal and state refunds totaling $2,400 each year, It could be wise to change your withholding with your employer through a new W-4 form so your refund would be zero at the end of the year. This would increase your spendable income by $200 each month throughout the year. The problem here is most people will spend that money throughout the year. A larger tax withholding seems to work like a forced savings plan, however, you get no interest on your savings and your money is not working for you. If you change your withholding and receive extra money each month consider using that money for future by maxing out your 401k or 403b contributions at work or consider setting up an IRA and put the $200 per month into that. Hans E. Scheil, CFP®, is CEO of North Carolina-based Cardinal Retirement Planning, Inc. and the author of “The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement.”

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Device ban seeks to deter large-scale bomb detonation within airline cabin While ban addresses recent security concerns, terrorists could have more sohisticated means already By NSJ Staff Most experts agree that today’s ever-thinner smartphones and tablets make it harder to hide enough explosive to down a large aircraft. But large carry-on electronics have been banned from some international flights bound for the U.S. and the U.K. from eight Middle East and North African nations. According to the U.K.-based Guardian, the recent plot involving explosives being hidden in a fake Apple iPad was one of multiple factors that precipitated the ban. The larger electronic devic- The device es would still be allowed in the checked baggage area. Howev- ban applies to er, checked baggage is subject these airlines to screening in more controlled that fly direct conditions, including explosives checks at U.S. and many foreign to the U.S.: airports and the use of sniffer dogs, which remains one of the most effective ways of detecting EgyptAir most types of bomb. Emirates Airline Ordinary x-ray machines of the type widely used to scan car- Etihad Airways ry-on bags are less able to spot explosives which may have simi- Kuwait Airways lar density to batteries. They are supplemented with machines to Qatar Airways analyze a piece of cloth swiped Royal Air Maroc over hands or bags at random or when needed but these do not Royal Jordanian cover all passengers. A bomb smuggled in checked Airlines baggage could be harder to trig- Saudi Arabian ger manually than in the cabin, and is harder to place in a vulner- Airlines able location next to the fuselage Turkish Airlines skin unless a baggage handler worked as an accomplice. A suspected suicide bomber tried to blow up a Somali Airbus after it took off from Mogadishu last year using a computer bomb near the window, but he was sucked out of the jet without causing it to crash. But while preventing manual detonation may deter some groups, it would not prevent sophisticated triggering techniques believed to have been perfected by Al Qaeda and affiliated groups. This most recent plot follows previous plots involving shoes, underwear, and water bottles. Some expect the United States, which usually moves faster than the rest of the world in these matters, to modify the rules over time as more airports review their screening practices. “The U.S. strategy is usually to kill the risk, without waiting for global agreement,” a Western security source said. But the source acknowledged the rules “make no difference if you can get (a device) on board and trigger it remotely.”

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U.S. business spending picking up, but may slow in Q2 New orders for U.S.-made capital goods unexpectedly fell in February, but reports show a surge in shipments amid demand for machinery and electrical equipment By Lucia Mutikani Reuters ASHINGTON, D.C. — Reports from the U.S. Commerce DepartW ment and the Federal Reserve show an

acceleration in business investment in the first quarter. Manufacturing is recovering from a prolonged slump, driven by the energy sector, bucking a slowdown in the broader economy. The Federal Reserve last week described business investment as appearing to have “firmed somewhat.” “The evidence is building that manufacturing activity is on something of an upswing and that capital spending on business equipment is poised to advance for the second consecutive quarter,” said John Ryding, chief economist at RDQ Economics in New York. The Commerce Department said on Friday that non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft, a closely watched proxy for business spending plans, dipped 0.1 percent last month after rising 0.1 percent in January. That suggested a slowdown in business spending in the second quarter. Shipments of these so-called core capital goods jumped 1.0 percent after declining 0.3 percent in January. Core capital goods shipments are used to calculate equipment spending in the government’s gross domestic product measurement. Last month’s jump reflected increases in orders at the end of 2016. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast core capital goods orders ris-

ing 0.6 percent last month. Orders for machinery inched up 0.1 percent while shipments increased 0.9 percent. Orders for electrical equipment, appliances and components advanced 2.2 percent, the biggest increase in seven months, and shipments rose 1.5 percent. U.S. financial markets were little moved by the data amid drama surrounding efforts by Republicans to repeal Democratic President Barack Obama’s 2010 Affordable Care Act and overhaul the health care system. Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives called off a planned vote late on Friday because of a lack of support despite desperate lobbying by the White House and its allies in Congress, dealing a stiff setback to President Donald Trump. Stocks on Wall Street ended down, while the dollar was little changed. Prices for U.S. government bonds rose. “What the health care bill does is serve as the first litmus test of the Trump/Republicans’ ability to deliver on important legislative initiatives,” said Steven Ricchiuto, chief U.S. economist at Mizuho Securities in New York. “If they fail at this then the prospects for tax reform, infrastructure and defense spending will need to be rethought.” A recovery in oil prices from multiyear lows is driving demand for equipment in the energy sector, helping to lift the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing, which accounts for about 12 percent of the U.S. economy, is also being underpinned by a burst of confidence amid promises by the Trump administration to slash taxes for businesses, boost infrastructure spending and repeal some regulations. Details of the fiscal stimulus package, however, remain vague, resulting in a moderation in orders for equipment in the last couple of months. Econo-

mists say business spending could slow in the second quarter even as they expect an acceleration this quarter. A separate report on Friday from data firm Markit showed its U.S. manufacturing sector index fell in March to a five-month low. “Business optimism has been at cycle highs since the start of the year, but has yet to translate into commensurate strength in real activity,” said Sarah House, an economist at Wells Fargo Economics in Charlotte, North Carolina. Spending on equipment is expected to pick up after a 1.9 percent annualized growth pace in the fourth quarter. Still, that will likely be insufficient to offset the drag on GDP from slower consumer spending and a wider trade deficit. The Atlanta Fed is forecasting the economy growing at a 1.0 percent rate in the first quarter after expanding at a 1.9 percent pace in the final three months of 2016. Last month, a 4.3 percent jump in demand for transportation equipment offset the dip in core capital goods bookings, and hoisted overall orders for durable goods, items ranging from toasters to aircraft that are meant to last three years or more, 1.7 percent. Durable goods orders rose 2.3 percent in January. Civilian aircraft orders soared 47.6 percent in February, driven by an increase in plane orders at Boeing. Orders for motor vehicles and parts fell 0.8 percent in February, while orders for defense aircraft declined 12.8 percent. There were increases in orders for primary metals, but orders for fabricated metal products fell as did those for computers and electronic products. Unfilled orders for core capital goods increased 0.2 percent last month after rising 0.5 percent in January. Inventories of overall durable goods rose 0.2 percent last month.

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ENTERTAINMENT

THE BRIEF Harrison Ford called himself a ‘schmuck’ after plane incident Harrison Ford is heard calling himself a “schmuck” in an audio recording released on Friday of his exchange with an air traffic controller following a February incident in which the actor landed his private plane on a taxiway instead of a runway. “Yeah, hi, its Husky Eight-Niner Hotel Uniform,” Ford is heard saying on the recording, using the phonetic pronunciation of his aviation call sign. “I’m the schmuck that landed on the taxiway.”

Democrat seeks review of Mnuchin’s ‘Lego’ comment

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U.S. Box Office: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ dazzles again, ‘Power Rangers’ off to solid start Disney’s second weekend of blockbuster “Beauty and the Beast” is dominating moviegoing in North America with $88.3 million at 4,210 locations - capping the best March ever. Lionsgate’s rebooted “Power Rangers” is launching with a solid $40.5 million this weekend while Sony’s space-thriller “Life” showed only moderate traction with $12.6 million. Warner Bros.’ action-comedy “Chips” opened with a disappointing $7.6 million at 2,464 sites.

Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds lauded at public memorial service Mother-daughter-mother actresses Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, who died in December just a day apart, were remembered by fans and friends on Saturday at a public memorial service in the Hollywood Hills, where they were laid to rest side-byside in January. Comedian Dan Aykroyd, who was once engaged to Fisher, and actor Griffin Dunne, her close friend, paid tribute to the actress best known as “Star Wars”’ Princess Leia, who later found success through her satirical writing skills in literature, film and on Broadway.

Emma Thompson says wants people to ‘shout loudly’ about climate change From “Sense and Sensibility” to “Love Actually” and “Nanny McPhee,” British actress Emma Thompson is known for her memorable roles in costumes dramas, comedies and fantasy films. But like fellow Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio, the 57-year-old is also an avid environmental campaigner, seeking to raise awareness on issues such as fracking and climate change.

U.S. Treasury Secretary could face ethics probe over public comments about movie produced by his company

Viewers flying to see ‘Lego Batman’

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Opened Feb. 10 to a $53 million debut

ASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee W asked the government ethics watchdog

on Monday to review comments by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin plugging “The Lego Batman Movie,” a film one of his companies produced, for a possible ethics violation. In a letter to Office of Government Ethics Director Walter Shaub, Senator Ron Wyden said he was concerned that Mnuchin had violated his ethics agreement signed in January in his comments on Friday at the end of a live interview with the Axios news website. Mnuchin had agreed to divest his interests in Ratpac-Dune Entertainment Holdings LLC within 120 days of his confirmation, and “not participate personally and substantially in any matter that has a direct and predictable effect on the financial interests of the entity” unless first obtaining a waiver. RatPac-Dune, co-founded by Mnuchin with producer-director Brett Rattner and media billionaire James Packer, has produced and financed a number of Hollywood hits in recent years, including “Avatar,” “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “The Lego Batman Movie.” At the Axios event, Mnuchin was asked in a question from a reader for a movie recommendation. “I’m not allowed to promote anything that I’m involved in. So I just want to have the legal disclosure, you’ve asked me the question, and I am not promoting any product,” Mnuchin said. “But you should send all your kids to ‘Lego Batman.’” The comment drew laughter from the audience at the Washington event. Wyden said the Finance Committee had received no notifications regarding Mnuchin’s holdings in RatPac-Dune and

Features the voices of Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Rosario Dawson and Ralph Fiennes Spinoff of 2014’s “The Lego Movie” which grossed $469 million worldwide

assumed the Treasury chief still held that interest. “I am concerned that Sec. Mnuchin’s comments, may be seen to have a predictable effect on the financial interests” of RatPac-Dune, Wyden said in his letter. In a statement, a Treasury spokesman said: “As his statement reflects, the Secretary clearly recognized that he generally may not promote private interests and specifically gave the legal disclosure that he was not promoting a movie, but answering a question he was

‘Beauty and the Beast’ nears $700 million worldwide, ‘Kong’ strong overseas Disney magic easily tops Warner fantasy, surpassing $600 million, in ‘Kong’ vs. ‘Beast’ box office battle

Latest films to surpass $600 million mark: Beauty and the Beast

By Dave McNary Variety LOS ANGELES — Disney’s megahit “Beauty and the Beast” is ruling the world this weekend with $207 million — lifting the live-action remake to a worldwide total of $690 million in less than two weeks. “Beauty and the Beast” led a ro-

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asked directly.” The OGE recommended last month that the White House should consider disciplinary action against President Donald Trump’s adviser Kellyanne Conway for her on-air comment on Fox News Channel promoting the clothing and jewelry line of Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump. Conway said people “should go buy Ivanka’s stuff.” The White House later told the ethics watchdog that Conway had acted “inadvertently” and without “nefarious motive or intent to benefit personally.”

bust weekend internationally with $119 million, followed by Warner-Legendary’s “Kong: Skull Island” with $93 million — including $72.1 million in China for “Kong” with 13.9 million admissions from approximately 18,000 screens for a 71% share of the total box office and the second-biggest international opening in China this year after “Resident Evil” grossed a stunning $91 million. “Kong: Skull Island” has now taken in $258.6 million internationally and $133.5 million in the U.S for an impressive worldwide total of $392 million. “Beauty and the Beast” has taken in $300 million more than “Kong” on a worldwide basis. It has already cracked the top 100 list of all-time worldwide grossers and has surpassed the entire run of Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation” for the 92nd spot on that list. Disney noted Sunday that “Beau-

ty and the Beast” is its fourth consecutive release to surpass the $600 million worldwide mark following “Doctor Strange,” “Moana,” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” China is also the top foreign market for “Beauty and the Beast” with $73.1 million, followed by the U.K. with $48.8 million, Mexico at $23.8 million, and Brazil at $23.6 million. “Beauty and the Beast” scored the third-biggest second weekend ever in the U.K. (behind only the James Bond titles “Skyfall” and “Spectre). Overall, the European region declined by only 38% from “Beauty’s” opening weekend while the Latin American region was down just 42%. Australia generated $11.1 million including previews in its opening weekend with a 57% market share and France saw an $8.4 million launch, also including previews, with a 45% market share. Belgium opened with $1.7 million including previews with a 70% market share.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 220

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Irvin E. Crow to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of September, 2005, and recorded in Book 2309, Page 413, in Alamance County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Alamance 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 #1 Courthouse Square in the City of Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on April 13, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Graham, in the County of Alamance, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: That certain tract or parcel of land in Graham Township, Alamance County, North Carolina, adjoining the lands of Gilbreath Street Extension and being more particularly described as follows:

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Dennis Gormley and Judy Gormley, (Judy Gormley, deceased) to John C. MacNeill, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of August, 2008, and recorded in Book 2832, Page 420, in Brunswick County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Brunswick County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Bolivia, Brunswick County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 12, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Brunswick, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 68 Ocean Forest Subdivision, according to a survey by Linwood E. Byrd, RLS, dated February 21, 1979, a copy of the plat which is recorded in Map Cabinet K at Page 122 of the Brunswick County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 296 Ridgewood Drive, Northwest, Calabash, North Carolina. This conveyance is made SUBJECT to those certain reservations and restrictions with respect to the use of the lot herein conveyed and recorded in Book 448, Page 611 and amended in Book 902, Page 528; Book 980, Page 1012; Book 1132, Page 328; and Book 1314, Page 1054, all of the Brunswick County Registry. Included in this conveyance is a 1984 Crotfton Manufactured Home Model 504-B with Vin#CHI 82894 and HUD Serial Number NTA 029053 & 029054. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

BEING ALL OF LOT NUMBER TWENTY-THREE (23) of Park Heights Extension Subdivision, as shown by plat recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Alamance County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 4 at Page 106, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 408 West Gilbreath Street, Graham, North Carolina. Deed dated December 16, 1965 from Elizabeth K. Thompson, widow to J. M. Moon and Lola Moore recorded in Deed book 333 at Page 527 of the Alamance County Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1178273 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 54 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Brian Earl Whitley and Christina Ann Whitley to J.S. DuBose and/or J. David Motley, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of October, 2004, and recorded in Book 2157, Page 407, in Alamance County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Alamance 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 #1 Courthouse Square in the City of Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on April 13, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Alamance, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All of that certain tract or parcel of land located in Patterson Township, Alamance County, North Carolina described as Lot 81, containing 1.22 acres, by Survey entitled “Final Plat, Section Five, Rock Creek Acres, prepared by Simmons Engineering and Surveying, Inc., K. Gary Simmons, RLS, dated January 14, 2002, recorded in the Register of Deeds office of Alamance County, April 19, 2002, in Plat Book 66, Page 412. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6625 Oak Hollow Drive, Snow Camp, North Carolina. BEING the same property conveyed to Brian Earl Whitley & wife, Christina Ann Whitley by General Warranty Deed from Jack R. Burke and wife, Annie D. Burke, dated August 2004 and recorded October 8, 2004 in the Register of Deeds Office, Alamance County, NC in Book 2148, Page 568. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1198149 (FC.FAY)

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 Case No: 1161246 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 572 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robert D. Hatcher Gennie L. Henson (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Robert D. Hatcher) to Liles & Godbey PC, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of February, 2012, and recorded in Book 3245, Page 0376, in Brunswick County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Brunswick County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Bolivia, Brunswick County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Brunswick, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 8, Section M, Brierwood Estates as indicated and platted in Map Book 14, at Pages 4 through 7A of the Brunswick County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 169 Country Club Drive, Shallotte, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1199230 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 406 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by David John Mathews to A. Robert Kucab, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of May, 2015, and recorded in Book 3641, Page 536, in Brunswick County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Brunswick County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Bolivia, Brunswick County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 12, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Brunswick, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 463, Section 16, Bristol Ridge at Windsor Park Subdivision as shown on map recorded in Map Book 76 at Page 85 of the Brunswick County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3029 Yorkstone Court, Leland, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1174961 (FC.FAY)

DAVIDSON NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 73 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Phyllis H. M. Cockerham and Donald B. Cockerham to Richard M. Pearman Jr., P.A., Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of March, 2008, and recorded in Book 1853, Page 0668, in Davidson County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:30 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Davidson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a 1/2 inch rebar located South 04 deg. 45’ 55” West 494.82 feet from an axle at the northeastern corner of the property owned now or formerly by Mary L. Milloway and husband, Franklin D. Milloway (Deed Book 802, Page 623); thence South 85 deg. 14’ 04” East 317.37 feet to a 1/2 inch rebar; thence South 03 deg. 30’ 46” West crossing a 1/2 inch rebar at 133.24 feet, crossing another 1/2 inch rebar at 265.28 feet and continuing 60.03 feet for a total distance of 325.31 feet to a 3/4 inch iron pipe; thence North 87 deg. 11’ 32” West 324.67 feet to a 1/4 inch by 2 inch iron bar; thence North 04 deg. 45’ 55” East crossing a 1/2 inch rebar at 71.11 feet, crossing another 1/2 inch rebar at 203.12 feet and continuing 133.21 feet for a total distance of 336.33 feet to the point and place of beginning containing a total of 2.437 acres, more or less, and being designated as tracts 5, 6 and 7 on the survey map of Michael J. Evans, Sr., PLS #L-2929, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3673 Old Highway 109, Lexington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1203216 (FC.FAY)

Durham NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 162 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ronald E. Dean to CB Services Corp, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of September, 2006, and recorded in Book 5376, Page 980, in Durham County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Durham, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 9, Section II, Block D, of Huntington Place subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 60, beginning at or including Page 76. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1816 Atterbury Lane, Durham, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1203730 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 833 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sherrill Hunter to H. Clinton Cheshire, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of October, 2005, and recorded in Book 5002, Page 281, in Durham County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on April 12, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Durham, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 17 in Block A as shown on plat “RESUBDIVISION LOTS 16 & 17, HOPE VALLEY NORTH, SECTION 2” as per plat and survey thereof now on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County in Plat Book 116 at Page 82, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 1025 Stonehedge Avenue, Durham, North Carolina Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 201 S. McPherson Church Rd. Suite 232 Fayetteville, NC 28303

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C6 Durham NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 183 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Anselm E. Makonyonga and Margaret N. Makonyonga, (Anselm E. Makonyonga, deceased) to Josliin, Sedberry & Lamkin, L.L.P., Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of October, 2004, and recorded in Book 4580, Page 856, and Modification in Book 7754, Page 183, in Durham County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on April 12, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Durham, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 48, in Lyn Hollow Subdivision, Phase 3, as shown on that plat recorded in Plat Book 160, Pages 71 & 73, Durham County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3302 Oriskony Way, Durham, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1197111 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 751 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Terry R. Noblitt to Richard Warren, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of March, 2005, and recorded in Book 4740, Page 920, in Durham County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Durham, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot 8, Block C of BYWOOD ACRES, SECTION FOUR, as shown in Plat Book 59, Page 96, Durham County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 310 Bywood Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1187350 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 98 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Luella Montague, (Luella Montague, deceased)(Heirs of Luella Montague: Eloise James and Unknown Heirs of Luella Montague) to Joan H. Anderson, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of August, 2007, and recorded in Book 5729, Page 46, in Durham County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Durham, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at A.V. Byrd’s northeast corner on the west side of Bailey Street near the eastern corporation limits of the City of Durham; thence with Byrd’s line North 64 deg. 15’ West 108 feet 8 inches, Byrd’s northwest corner in N.W. Johnson’s line; thence with Johnson’s line North 23 deg. 45’ East 60 feet to a stake; thence South 74 deg. 15’ East 108 feet 4 inches to a stake on the west side of Bailey Street; thence with Bailey Street South 23 deg. 45’ West 60 feet to the beginning, and containing 15/100 of an acre, more or less. The above described property transferred to G.W. Upchurch April 24, 1923, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County in Book 26, Page 400. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 422 Lakeland Street, Durham, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1202134 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION 17 CVS 1993 Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: The Plaintiff in the above-entitled action has filed a Complaint for Civil Trespass and Summary Ejectment regarding real property located at 3818 Alameda Street, Durham, NC 27704 and more specifically described as follows: Lying on the southern side of Alameda Street and being all of Lot 10, Block A, Booth’s Section of Northern Heights, as per plat and survey thereof now on file in Plat Book 42 at Page 88 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Durham County, to which plat reference is hereby expressly made for a more particular description of same. This property has street address of 3818 Alameda Street. You are required to defend such pleading not later than forty days after the date of the first publication of notice stated above, exclusive of such date, being forty days after March 22, 2017, or by May 1, 2017, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service of process by publication will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 15th day of March, 2017. HUTCHENS LAW FIRM JOHN A. MANDULAK Attorney for Plaintiff 4317 Ramsey Street Post Office Box 2505 Fayetteville, NC 28302 Telephone: (910) 864-6888

FORSYTH NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 131 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Pamela G. Bowen (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Pamela Bowen-Norton aka Pamela G. Bowen) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of September, 2004, and recorded in Book RE 2506, Page 4124, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on April 12, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED as Lot Number 13, as shown on the Plat of WESTMONT SUBDIVISION as recorded in Plat book 39 Page 117 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 149 Westmont Drive, Winston Salem, North Carolina. BEING INFORMALLY KNOWN as Tax Lot 013, Block 6321, Forsyth County Tax Records. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1198519 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1447 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Letitia Y. Legrant (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Letitia Yuron Legrant) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of February, 2010, and recorded in Book RE 2934, Page 2292, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of WinstonSalem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED as Lot 192, as shown on the Plat of PARKSIDE WEST, Phase 1 (Townhomes) as recorded in Plat Book 49, Pages 31, 33 and 34, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 3986 Village Part Court, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1198279 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 133 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ralph Calderon and Stella L. Calderon (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Ralph Calderon and Stella Calderon) to Mark P. Moir, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of June, 2005, and recorded in Book RE 2577, Page 678, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on April 12, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING KNOWN and designated as Lot No. 2 as shown on a plat entitled Tea Berry Ridge as recorded in Plat Book 47, page 148 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1985 Tea Berry Court, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1204067 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 110 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Raul A. Lio and Amanda Lio aka Amanda M. Lio (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Raul A. Lio) to Julian P. Robb, Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of August, 2006, and recorded in Book RE 2684, Page 3229, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING known and designated as Lot 130, as shown on the Plat of Reynolds Place as recorded in Plat Book 1 at Page 48, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2029 Dacian Street, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1201824 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Wednesday, March 29, 2017

FORSYTH

GUILFORD

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 132

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 525

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael S. Rohr to Robert W. Porter, Attorney, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of June, 2006, and recorded in Book RE 2671, Page 617, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of WinstonSalem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on April 12, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Lewisville, in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS Lot No. 41, as shown on the Revised Map of Lewisville Place, Section no. 4, as recorded in Plat book 26, Page 3, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. For further reference, see Deed Book 1262, Page 1448, Forsyth County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1050 Kelwyn Lane, Lewisville, North Carolina. BEING INFORMALLY KNOWN AS Tax block 4433A, Lot 041, Lewisville Township, Forsyth county Tax Records. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Larry J. Allen and Cara Ann Allen (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Larry J. Allen) to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of December, 2014, and recorded in Book R 7664, Page 1326, in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of High Point, in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the High Point Township, Guilford County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot C of the property of R.A. Phipps, Phase I, as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 97 at Page 27 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 124 Daveler Drive, High Point, North Carolina. P.I.D#: 0198552 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 467

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2253

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lena Y. Hardesty and Veronica H. Frazier, (Lena Y. Hardesty and Veronica H. Frazier, both deceased)( Heirs of Lean Y. Hardesty: George T. Hardesty, Veronica H. Frazier and Gregory G. Hardesty, Sr. and Unknown Heirs of Lena Y. Hardesty) (Veronica H. Frazier and Gregory G. Hardesty, Sr., both deceased) (Heirs Gregory G. Hardesty, Sr.: Gregory G. Hardesty, Carla Hardesty aka Carla Harouna, Grant Hardesty, Courtney Hardesty and Unknown Heirs of Gregory G. Hardesty, Sr.)(Heirs of Veronica H. Frazier: Barry Bernard Frazier, Sr., and Barry Bernard Frazier, Jr. and Unknown Heirs of Veronica H. Frazier) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of October, 2004, and recorded in Book 6185, Page 0650, in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on April 5, 2017 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: Being all of Lot 249, Final Plat, Phase 2, Briarmeade Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 151, Page 066, in the Office of the Register of Deeds, Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1933 Briar Run Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Carla D. Hinton (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Woodlea Manor Association, Inc.) to H. Christopher Sears, Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of September, 1997, and recorded in Book 4583, Page 815, in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on April 12, 2017 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: Being all of Lot 204 of Section I, Phase II-A of Woodlea Manor Townhouses, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 96, Page 78, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 369 East Montcastle Drive, Unit F, Greensboro, North Carolina. Subject to all easements, restrictions and rights of way of record, if any. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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 NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1202474 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 91 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jamie C. Sparks to Trustee Services of Carolina, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of October, 2010, and recorded in Book RE 2972, Page 3732, in Forsyth County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:15 PM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Forsyth, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Those certain premises comprising a portion of Cobblestone Condominium, Section Three, a condominium established under Chapter 47A of the North Carolina General Statutes (Unit Ownership Act) and the Declaration of Condominium dated March 27, 1985, recorded in Book 1481, Page 171, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Forsyth County, North Carolina (the “Declaration”), the premises hereby conveyed being more particularly described as follows: 1. Unit 1 “Cobblestone Condominium, Section Three,” as described in the Declaration and as shown on the Plan of Condominium recorded in Condominium Plat Book 2, Pages 180 through 188, in the Forsyth County Registry (the “Unit”); and 2. A 2.758% undivided interest appurtenant to the Unit in all Common Areas and Facilities of said Condominium, including the buildings and improvements on the land described in the Declaration and as shown on the Plat. 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, and any and all portions of Cobblestone Condominium, Section Three, designated by the Declaration of Condominium as “Common Areas and Facilities.” Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 2200 Stonecutter Drive, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1202586 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2353 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mark C. Connor and Angela L. Connor, husband and wife to Roy E. Kelly, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of August, 2008, and recorded in Book R 6931, Page 131, in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on April 5, 2017 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: All that certain property situated in the City of High Point in the County of Guilford and State of North Carolina, being more fully described in a deed dated 01/09/1998 and recorded 01/15/1998, among the land records of the County and State set forth above, in Deed Volume 4634 and Page 959. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1609 Bradley Place, High Point, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1190890 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 319 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Elijah Edwards, (Elijah Edwards aka Elijah W. Edwards, deceased)(Heirs of Elijah Edwards aka Elijah W. Edwards: Mary Ann Pressley aka Anne Pressley, William Edwards aka Willie James Elijah Edwards and Unknown Heirs of Elijah Edwards aka Elijah W. Edwards) to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of July, 2004, and recorded in Book 6140, Page 2390, in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Morehead-Gilmer, in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain property situated in the Township of MoreheadGilmer in the County of Guilford and State of North Carolina and being described in a Deed dated 05/11/1999 and recorded 05/17/1999 in Book 4858 Page 2185 among the land records of the county and state set forth above: Parcel 206-8-3 Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1414 Denim Road, Greensboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1200099 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2381 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Christopher B. Jones to John C. MacNeill, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of January, 2008, and recorded in Book R 6835, Page 1120, in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on April 5, 2017 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: BEING all of Lot 36, Section 3, Ashton Forest, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 80, Page 100, Guilford County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2610 Darden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina. This conveyance is made subject to all easements, rights of way and restrictions of record, and to ad valorem taxes for the current year. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1199316 (FC.FAY)

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C8 GUILFORD NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 801 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Willie Franklin Moore and Ophelia M. Moore (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Willie Franklin Moore and Ophelia Moore) to Carolina Legal Group, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of April, 2009, and recorded in Book R 7005, Page 2889, in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Sumner, in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the Sumner Township, Guilford County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 2 of The Herman V. Coates and Juanita A. Coates property as per plat thereof in Plat Book 64 at Page 89, Guilford County, Public Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6916 Exeter Road, Randleman, North Carolina. BEING THE PROPERTY CONVEYED IN North Carolina Nonwarranty Deed from Eugene W. Lackey and wife Angela Lackey and Stephen W. Doss, and wife Rebecca S. Doss, to Willie Franklin Moore and Ophelia Moore, dated 09/15/1989, recorded 09/26/1989, in Deed Book 3762, Page 1409, in the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1179015 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1800 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Doris H. Morrow to Jerone C. Herring, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of December, 1999, and recorded in Book 4954, Page 510, in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on April 12, 2017 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: BEING all of Lot 1, Phase 1, Map 1, Park Grove Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 132, Page 131 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2200 Blair-Kahzan Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1178585 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1362

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 464

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Harold L. Sanders, (Harold L. Sanders, Deceased)(Heirs of Harold L. Sanders: Nichelle Sanders and Unknown Heirs of Harold L. Sanders) to ServiceLink, part of the Fidelity National Financial Family, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of April, 2011, and recorded in Book R 7236, Page 1558, in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on April 12, 2017 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: All that certain parcel of land situated in Township of High Point, Guilford County, State of North Carolina, being known and designated as Lot 44 and 45, Section 1, Glenwood Heights, filed in Plat Book 33, Page 54. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1511 Futrelle Drive, High Point, North Carolina. By fee simple deed from the Estate of F. Lola Sanders as set forth in Inst # 88E1180, Dated 07/07/1987 and recorded 07/08/1988, Guilford County Records, State of North Carolina. Tax/Parcel ID: 0180022 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by W.D. Willard, Jr. aka William O. Willard and Faye B. Willard, (W.D. Willard, Jr. aka William O. Willard and Faye B.Willard, both deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Barry K. Willard) to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of April, 2003, and recorded in Book 5812, Page 1006, in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on April 5, 2017 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: All that certain property situated in the City of Greensboro, in the County of Guilford and State of North Carolina and being more particularly described in a deed dated 03-03-1961 and recorded 03-07-1961 in Book 1943, Page 528 among the land records of the county and state set forth above. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2005 Random Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

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 Case No: 1202236 (FC.FAY)

JOHNSTON NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2338 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Evelyn Staton, (Evelyn Staton, Deceased) (Heirs of Evelyn Staton: Lisa Gathewright, Allison Staton, Belita Scott and Unknown Heirs of Evelyn Staton) to Netco, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of July, 2013, and recorded in Book R 7515, Page 1199, in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:45 AM on April 12, 2017 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: Being all of Lot 21, Phase 1, Section 3, Map 7, Brightwood Farm Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 162 at Page 121, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6858 Derby Run Drive, Whitsett, North Carolina. Subject to all restrictions, reservations & easements now of record, if any. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1190998 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 65 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Rita P. Joyner to John C. Warren, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of July, 2004, and recorded in Book 02737, Page 0930, in Johnston County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Johnston County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe, said iron pipe being located on the eastern right of way of Phillips Street and also 240 feet South of the centerline intersection of Daughtry Street, thence leaving said iron pipe as the line of now or formerly Lona L Starling South 73 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 143 71 feet to an existing iron pipe, corner with now or formerly Lona Starling and now or formerly L R Stanley, Jr. South 16 degrees 02 minutes 39 seconds West 114 30 feet to an iron pipe set on the northern right of way of an unopened street, thence North 67 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds West 145 80 feet to an iron pipe set on the eastern right of way of Phillips Street, thence as the eastern right of way of Phillips Street North 16 degrees 43 minutes 03 seconds East 98 99 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 0 353 acres according to a plat by Ragsdale Consultants, P A entitled, “Timothy Michael Gilmore”, dated November 16, 1987. 104 Phillips Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. BEGINNING at a point in the eastern right of way of Phillips Street, southwest corner of Bonnie Lee Wiggins lot, thence with the Wiggins line South 67 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds East 145 80 feet to a stake, thence South 16 degrees 02 minutes 39 seconds West 25 27 feet to a stake thence with the n/f Donald Budd line North 69 degrees 14 minutes 32 seconds West 145 71 feet to a stake in the right of way of Phillips Street, thence with said right of way North 16 degrees 42 minutes 57 seconds East 29 75 feet to the point of BEGINNING, described as “Dedicated Street Right of Way”, according to a map by Ragsdale Consultants, P A for “Timothy Michael Gilmore”, dated November 16, 1987. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

MOORE AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 205 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Douglas E. Law and Myrl E. Law (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Douglas E. Law) to Michael J. Broker, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of July, 2009, and recorded in Book 3610, Page 553, in Moore County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Moore County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Carthage, Moore County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Little River, in the County of Moore, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that parcel of land in Township of Little River, Moore County, State of North Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 2993, Page 428, ID# 43594, Being known and designated as: Being all of lot 28, Section Seven, Lake Surf Subdivision now known as Woodlake Country Club, as showen on a plat entitled “Lake Surf, Section Seven Page Ten, property of Lake Surf, Inc., Little River Township, Moore County, North Carolina,” dated June 6, 1977, prepared by C.H. Blue and Associates, appearing of record in Plat Cabinet 1, slide 106, to which record reference is hereby made for a more complete description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 425 Riverbirch Drive, Vass, North Carolina. Lot 28-A, Section Seven, Page Ten Woodlake Country Club as shown on a recombination survey which is recorded in Plat Cabinet 12 at Slid 715 of the Moore County Public Registry. This Lot is hereby combined with adjoining Lot 28 for all pruposes and shall not hereafter be conveyed separate from the said Lot 28. The said Lots 28 and 28-A shall hereafter be considered as one single Lot for all purposes including, but not limited to, the application of any restrictive covenants encumbering the original said Lot 28 . By fee simple Deed from CMR Properties, LLC as set forth in Book 2993, Page 428 dated 03/20/2006 and recorded 03/22/2006, Moore County Records, State of North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1192563 (FC.FAY)

NASH NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 40 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Brooks W. Dew and wife, Jessica P. Dew to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of August, 2011, and recorded in Book 2576, Page 648, in Nash County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Nash County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Nashville, Nash County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Nash, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 8, Block A, Village Square Subdivision, as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 280, Nash Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 11438 Village Square Drive, Middlesex, North Carolina. The above property is identified on the records of the Nash County tax office as parcel number 039099, alternate parcel number 273414445142. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

North State Journal for Wednesday, March 29, 2017

NASH

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 288

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael Price and wife, Jacqueline D. Price to Thomas A. Vann, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of November, 2001, and recorded in Book 1826, Page 418, in Nash County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Nash County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Nashville, Nash County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Nash, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Known as 1021 Kinchen Drive, Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina, and being Lot 6, Block G, Section 2 of Jackson Ridge Subdivision as shown on map recorded in Map Book 13, Page 109, Nash County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1021 Kinchen Drive, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James A. Wooten, III and Kimberly I. Wooten (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kimberly Ingram Wooten and James Allen Wooten, III) to Jerone C. Herring, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of May, 2003, and recorded in Book 1959, Page 129, and Re-recorded in Book 2039, Page 92, in Nash County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Nash County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Nashville, Nash County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Nash, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of that certain tract or parcel of land containing 1.00 acre as shown on survey and plat entitled, “Property of Barnes Farming Corporation, located in Jackson Twsp., Nash Co., N.C.” dated July 2002 by Herring-Sutton & Associates, P.A. recorded in Plat Book 30, Page 127, Nash County Registry, said plat being fully incorporated herein as a part of this description. Being the identical property described in Deed recorded in Deed Book 1918, Page 545, Nash County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1595 Bloomery Road, Bailey, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 39

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 269 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Terrence J. Wilson and Mary F. Wilson (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Terrence J. Wilson) to Patricia Oliver, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of April, 2007, and recorded in Book 2308, Page 874, in Nash County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Nash County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Nashville, Nash County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Nash, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: KNOWN AS 604 Wood’s Walk Lane, Battleboro, Nash County, North Carolina, and BEING Lot 30, Block A, Section 2, Phase 3, Wood’s Walk at Belmont Farms as shown on map recorded in Map Book 29, Page 202, Nash County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 604 Woods Walk Lane, Battleboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1194588 (FC.FAY)

PITT NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 53 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Stephen Shephard, Jr. to Rebecca W. Shaia, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of April, 2001, and recorded in Book 1138, Page 612, in Pitt County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Pitt County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Pitt, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the City of Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina and being all of Lot 22, of Block E on plat entitled “Singletree Farms Subdivision, Section III”, as recorded in Map Book 51, Page 143, Pitt County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 401 Burrington Road, Greenville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1187641 (FC.FAY)

ROBESON AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 386 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Dustin Chavis and Monica Chavis (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Monica Lynn Chavis and Ductin Lee Chavis) to Jeffrey E. Bode, Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of February, 2013, and recorded in Book D 1889, Page 502, in Robeson County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Robeson County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Lumberton, Robeson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:30 PM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Robeson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being about 4 miles Southwest of the Town of Pembroke, about 9 miles North of Rowland and on the Northwest side of and 1064.3 feet from the centerline of NC Highway No. 710. Bounded on the Northeast by the Joe Clark land; on the Southwest by a large canal on the original Southwest line; on the Southeast by Tract No. 5; on the Northwest by particularly described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the original Northeast line of the tract of which this is a part and located N 69 degrees 52 minutes W 1064.3 feet from the Northeastern corner of said tract and running thence as said line N 69 degrees 52 minutes W 205 feet to an iron stake where said line crosses a ditch; thence as the center of said ditch with the Southeast line of Tract No. 7 and beyond and as the South line of Tract No. 8 S 39 degrees 02 minutes W 449.08 feet to an iron stake in the center of a canal, the original Southwest line; thence as the center said canal, S 50 degrees 22 minutes E 261.77 feet to a bend; thence as the center of said canal S 49 degrees 18 minutes E 110.41 feet to the corner of Tract No. 5; thence as the Northwest line of said Tract N 20 degrees 08 minutes E 550.1 feet to the beginning, containing 3.2 acres, and being Tract No. 6 in the Division of the lands owned by Daisey Lee Jacobs as shown on a map of the same prepared by WR McDuffie, Registered Surveyor, and recorded in Map Book 25, Page 53, Robeson County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 189 Reo Drive, Rowland, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1170340 (FC.FAY)

C9 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 12 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robin L. Urban and Agnes Brown to Nance & Overbey, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of November, 2013, and recorded in Book 1226, Page 755, in Rowan County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 12, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Rowan, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the Town of Faith, North Carolina and described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the Northern margin of Raney Street, Deaton’s corner; and runs thence with Deaton’s line, North 2 degrees 45 minutes East 304 feet to an iron pipe in the Southern margin of Church Street Extended, Deaton’s corner; thence with the Southern margin of Church Street Extended, South 85 degrees 13 minutes West 100 feet to an iron pipe, Joe Stirewalt’s corner; thence with Joe Stirewalt’s line, South 2 degrees 30 minutes West 270 feet to an iron pipe in the Northern margin of Raney Street; thence with the Northern margin of Raney Street, South 75 degrees 15 minutes East 99.9 feet to the point of BEGINNING, and being the same property as conveyed to the undersigned by Carl J. Brown, et al by deed dated December 10, 1958, recorded in Deed Book 426, Page 479 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, N.C. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3018 Raney Street, Faith, North Carolina. The above description being per plat of survey by Hudson & Almond, Surveyors dated April 14, 1962. The above property is given subject to any and all utility rights of way and easements of record which may affect the same. Being the same property as that conveyed to Shirley A. Russ by deed recorded in Book 1222, page 604, Rowan County Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1201763 (FC.FAY)

STANLY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 165

ROWAN

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Doris Reid Gibson and Phyllis R. Reid to Jeffrey M. Henschel, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of November, 1995, and recorded in Book 761, Page 882, in Rowan County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 12, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Rowan, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 7 of the Glendale Park, as shown on map thereof recorded in Book of Maps, Page 1206 of the Rowan County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2918 Springdale Avenue, Kannapolis, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Martha W. Kimrey to Robert Lee Saunders, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of December, 1998, and recorded in Book 0691, Page 0134, in Stanly County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Stanly County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on April 5, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Stanly, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake the Northeast Intersection of Highland Avenue and Gurley Street, and runs thence with Highland Avenue and Gurley Street, and runs thence with Highland Avenue N. 29-15 W. 60 feet to a stake; thence N. 60-15 E. 128 feet to a stake; thence S. 5-30 E. 107 feet to a stake on Gurley Street; thence with Gurley Street S. 84-30 W. 92 feet to the beginning corner. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1500 Highland Avenue, Albemarle, North Carolina. Being that parcel of land conveyed to James Roy Kimrey and wife, Martha W. Kimrey, Tenants by the entirety from James C. Brown, Inc., by that deed dated 07/21/71 and recorded on 07/26/71 in Deed Book 256 at Page 151 of the Stanley County, NC Public Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 590

North State Journal for Wednesday, March 29, 2017

C10 UNION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 74 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nicole M. Amrhein and Christopher S. Amrhein to Chicago Title, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of November, 2013, and recorded in Book 06137, Page 0404, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 179 of that certain subdivision known as Tuscany, Phase 2, Map 6 as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet L, File Numbers 787, Union County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1902 Madeira Circle, Waxhaw, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1201635 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 257 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Clifford L. Carter and Virginia M. HarrisonCarter (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Clifford Lee Carter) to Russell Z. Asti, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of February, 2009, and recorded in Book 5066, Page 549, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 13, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 90 of the Hampton Meadows Subdivision, as shown on plat recorded in Plat Cabinet B, File 87-A, Union County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular metes and bounds description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5105 Hampton Meadows Road, Monroe, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1176131 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 749

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 77

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Carlos Cruz to A. Robert Kucab, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of May, 2014, and recorded in Book 6229, Page 208, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 13, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being located in the Union County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows:

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Benjamin R. Helms, and Sarah A. Helms to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of September, 2010, and recorded in Book 5407, Page 843, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 254 Southwinds, Phase I, Map 1 as shown on plat duly recorded in Plat Cabinet I, File 82, Union County Registry, reference to which is hereby made of a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1004 Skywatch Lane, Monroe, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Being all of Lot 12 of Sandalwood III, Map 2, as shown on plat duly recorded in Plat Cabinet E, File 573, Union County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4817 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1166223 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 99 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Richard W. Trull and Chyrel E. Trull to William C. Gladstone, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of April, 1989, and recorded in Book A468, Page 13, and Modification in Book 05519, Page 0173, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot No. 3 of GOLD MINE HILLS SUBDIVISION as shown on plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet B, File 77-B in the Union County Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2902 Gold Mine Road, Monroe, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1174773 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 73 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Shane Justin Langston and Lindsay Renee Lester to NC Title, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of January, 2008, and recorded in Book 4798, Page 198, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 18 Fincher Farm Subdivision as shown on plat duly recorded in Plat Cabinet A, File 135-B, Union County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular metes and bounds description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4108 Mellon Road, Matthews, North Carolina. Being the Identical property as conveyed to Mitchell Davis and wife, Kitty Davis on 05/13/04, in Book 3439, Page 621 in the Union County Public Registry. PIN: 07-135-085 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1198031 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 499 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sera A. Ra and Seung K. Ra to Morris and Schneider, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of September, 2007, and recorded in Book 04701, Page 0429, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 13, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 70 of Marvin Creek, Phase 1C as shown on a map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet J, File No. 74, Sheet 2 of 2 in the Union County Public Registry; reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 828 Wandering Way Drive, Waxhaw, North Carolina. BEING the same property conveyed to the grantor herein by deed from NC COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP filed contemporaneously herewith. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1184635 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 76 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Christopher A. Varosky to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of June, 2009, and recorded in Book 05174, Page 0688, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Tax ID Number(s): 07072206 Land situated in the County of Union in the State of NC. All that certain Lot or Parcel of land situated in Union County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being known and designated as all of Lot 265 of the subdivision known as Sandalwood Phase IV, Map 2 of 3 as same as shown on Map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet C at File 746 in the Union County Public Registry; reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3104 Fair Meadows Drive, Monroe, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1203313 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Wednesday, March 29, 2017

WAKE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 1979 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Brett B. Alexander and Eula T. Alexander to Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of September, 2007, and recorded in Book 012766, Page 00344, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 10, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of City of Wendall, in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Land referred to in this commitment is described as all that certain property situated in City of Wendall in the County of Wake, and State of NC and being described in a Deed dated 10/30/2001 and Recorded 11/08/2001 in Book 9149 Page 436 among the land records of the County and State set forth above, and referenced as follows All that certain Lot or Parcel of land situated in the City of Wendall Township, Wake County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Tract 2A as shown on a map recorded in Book of Maps 1996, Page 872, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6324 Old Mill Farm Drive, Wendell, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1126607 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 13 SP 1338 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Darnell A. Brewington and Daynna N. High to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of January, 2009, and recorded in Book 13374, Page 386, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 10, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 23 Braemar Subdivision, Phase 1, as shown on a plat recorded in Book of Maps 2004 Page 1954, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1233 Braemar Highland Drive, Zebulon, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1108007 (FC.FAY)

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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2587

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 289

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kevin Bunn to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of April, 2008, and recorded in Book 013070, Page 01335, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 923, Rosemont Garden subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 2006, beginning at or including page 2300. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2709 Community Drive, Unit 101 and 2709 Community Drive, Unit 102, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Bobby Wayne Massey to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of December, 2007, and recorded in Book 012903, Page 01510, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 10, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described property in the County of Wake, State of North Carolina: Lot 132 of Two Map B, Section 4, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 103 Basswood Circle, Garner, North Carolina. Being and intending to described the same premises conveyed in a deed recorded 04/27/1993, in Book 5579, Page 776. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jose Luis Negron to Congleton Law, P.C., Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of December, 2012, and recorded in Book 015064, Page 00630, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 49, Hunter’s Knoll subdivision, Phase 3, Section B, as recorded in Book of Maps 1995, Page 002, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8716 Deerland Grove Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 286 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Terry V. Bunn and Morgan Tew Bunn (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Terry V. Bunn) to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of October, 2011, and recorded in Book 14497, Page 958, and Modification in Book 16080, Page 800, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot 3 property of A.W. Kelly Heirs, as shown on Book of Maps 1999, Page 268, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6421 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1204084 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 12 SP 4788 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kevin P. Morris and wife Maria E. Morris to The Fidelity Company, Trustee(s), dated the 4th day of March, 2010, and recorded in Book 13873, Page 867, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 37, Cotswold Subdivision, a Portion of Phase 1, as shown on a map recorded in Book of Maps 1998, Pages 1758-1759, Wake County Registry. Parcel ID Number: 0760160668 Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 123 Fairchild Downs Place, Cary, NC 27518 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1117113 (FC.FAY)

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 250 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Wiahdee Wreh to Stephen D. Lowry, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of December, 2007, and recorded in Book 012879, Page 01056, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 81, Section II, Gatewood Subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 1970, beginning at or including Page 304, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 206 Plaza Drive, Garner, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1204068 (FC.FAY)

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