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New Hanover County Community Foundation awards more than $50,000 in local grants The board of advisors of the New Hanover County Community Foundation recently announced $50,860 in local grant awards from its community grantmaking fund, the Suzanne and George Taylor Endowment Fund, the 1898 Memorial Fund and the Lucille Murchison Marvin Fund, according to Kristi Sullivan, board president. This year the board granted: • $6,000 to The Carousel Center for general operating support • $2,500 to Prevent Blindness North Carolina for Star Pupils New Hanover County • $2,500 to Wilmington Family YMCA for Hurricane Relief- Childcare and Youth Development Programs • $3,000 to Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear for Families Forward Transitional

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Housing • $2,500 to DREAMS of Wilmington, Inc. for CareerReadiness through Digital Music Production • $7,000 to Cape Fear Guardian Ad Litem Association for “Help A Kid Be A Kid” • $4,180 to “Bread for Life…” for enhanced nutrition program • $4,000 to Community Enrichment Initiatives, Inc. for MLK Community Kitchen • $6,680 to Assistance League of Greater Wilmington for Operation School Bell • $4,500 for Good Shepherd Ministries of Wilmington, Inc. for Food Services • $3,000 to Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, n See GRANTS Page 2

UNCW Board Of Trustees Elects 2019-20 Officers The UNCW Board of Trustees elected officers for the 2019-20 academic year at today’s quarterly meeting, the university has announced. Henry L. (Hal) Kitchin, Jr., a Wilmington resident and member of the board since 2013, has been elected as chair. As chair, Kitchin will lead the Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee, and the Endowment Board. “Since 2013, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve on the UNCW Board of Trustees, and I look forward to continued collaboration with my fellow trustees in this new capacity,” Kitchin said. “As a new academic year gets underway, there is so much for us to support in terms of the university’s remarkable reputation and incomparable faculty, staff and students. We are eager to lend a hand however we can." Dennis P. Burgard ’88, Jacksonville resident and board member since 2013, was elected as vice chair. Burgard is currently chair of the External Affairs Committee and a member of the Educational Planning and Programs and Executive committees. Gidget Kidd ’91, a member of the board since 2013, was re-elected as board secretary. She currently serves as a member of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, the Educational Planning and Programs Committee and the Executive Committee. In addition, trustees Woody White, Agnes Beane, Gidget Kidd and Hank Miller were all reappointed by the UNC Board of Governors for terms through 2023. New members Michael Lee and Yousry Sayed were sworn in yesterday, and will also serve for terms through 2023.

With 73 nests, Masonboro Island smashes previous records By Sky Temperato Intern

With what is the first of potentially many opportunities this summer, a large crowd gathered Wednesday night for the chance to see baby turtle hatchlings, as the Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project conducted the first of what will be several turtle nest excavations scheduled to take place this summer. The loggerhead sea turtle nest located next to public beach access no. 3 was the first of eight

nests on Wrightsville Beach to hatch, an increase from only two nests on the island in 2018. Although Wrightsville Beach has seen as many as 15 nests at a time, eight is still above average, and the island is not alone in its increased numbers this year. North Carolina as a whole is seeing hundreds of nests over the norm, said Hope Sutton, stewardship coordinator and southern sites manager at the N.C. National Estuarine Research Reserve. So far, Masonboro Island has 73 nests, making 2019 the island’s biggest year since regular monitoring of the island started. It’s also more than double the island’s average amount of 28 nests. Still, the season is not over, Sutton said. Last year nests were

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being discovered on Masonboro Island right up until the Hurricane Florence evacuations. Cape Hatteras is also having a record-breaking year with 329 turtle nests and still a month left in the nesting season, according to WRAL. Wrightsville Beach’s first excavation took place three days after most of the turtles already

hatched. During the excavation process, Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project director Nancy Fahey dug up the nest to count the amount of already hatched eggs and help any remaining turtles make it to the ocean. Fahey counted 107 hatched eggs and found two remaining turtles still alive in the nest. n See TURTLES Page 2

CFCC to Launch Cyber Crime Technology AAS Program this Fall

Electronic artist GRiZ returned to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater last weekend for his two-day ‘GRiZMAS In July,” pictured here during his Friday, July 26 set called ‘Chasing The Golden Hour.” See more photos, page 6.

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(Above) Several dozen people gathered to watch the Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project conduct an excavation of one of Wrightsville Beach’s eight loggerhead sea turtle nests. (Top) Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project director Nancy Fahey watches closely as one of the two remaining sea turtles makes its way to the ocean during the Wednesday, July 24 sea turtle nest excavation.

WILMINGTON, NC – Cape Fear Community College is pleased to announce the launch of a Cyber Crime Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program this fall. “Cybercrime damages are expected to reach 6 trillion annually by 2021 according to the 2019 ACR from Cybersecurity Ventures,” said Greg Vandergriff, CFCC cybercrime technology faculty. “As these numbers continue to rise, it is imperative that we start training a workforce capable of combatting this exponentiallygrowing dollar amount.” This two-year degree program, composed of 65 credit hours, will prepare students to enter the field of computer crime investigations and private security. It will train individuals to investigate computer crimes, properly seize and recover computer evidence, and aid in the

prosecution of cyber criminals. Global Market Insights, Inc., predicts the value of the cyber security market to reach $300 billion by 2024. Graduates should qualify to become computer crime investigators for local or state criminal justice agencies, competent to serve as computer security specialists or consultants with private business. "With the opportunity in this field rapidly growing, I am thrilled we are implementing this high-demand program at CFCC,” said Vandergriff. For more information, contact Greg Vandergriff at gvandergriff@cfcc.edu.

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Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Expands Reach Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage recently announced that it is merging with Coldwell Banker First. The addition will provide added value for clients and extend the geographic reach of the brand in eastern North Carolina to Havelock, Cedar Point, and the surrounding areas. Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage leaders said the move is a facet of their fluid, adaptable business model, which ensures buyers and sellers experience the ultimate in local knowledge and customer service, along with the backing and support of a brand that is respected worldwide. The Coldwell Banker Advantage family of companies will now include Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, serving Southeastern NC from Havelock down to Calabash, Coldwell Banker Advantage, serving Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Southern Pines, Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith serving the New Bern area, and Coldwell Banker Chicora Advantage serving the greater Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, SC areas. “With our network of 43 offices and over 1,300 agents, we can provide a local insight and a rapid, effective response for clients across Eastern North Carolina and Northeastern South Carolina,” said Tim Milam, president of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. “We could not be more excited for this, as Coldwell Banker First is a great company with a proven track record and phenomenal leadership.” “Coldwell Banker First Realty and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage have a long history of working together in the interest of their clients. We are delighted to become a part of the Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage family as we know this will enable us to enhance our service levels to our current and prospective clients as well as expanding Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage’s presence in the area,” said Leontine Zambrano of Coldwell Banker First. “This merger will provide our agents, buyers and sellers with the benefits of a vast referral network, advanced technology to streamline transactions, and revitalized social media campaigns,” added Ric Fountain also of Coldwell Banker First. With the merger, Zambrano and Fountain will remain in their current roles. Owners of the firm will include Tim Milam of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, Gary Rabon, president of Coldwell Banker Advantage in Raleigh, and Ralph Huff, president of Coldwell Banker Advantage in Fayetteville. “All of our regional offices are led by a local owner with deep community ties and extensive area knowledge, gained from many years of working in their respective markets. When you combine that with the exceptional brand reputation and support of Coldwell Banker, what you have is a level of representation that is simply unsurpassed,” added Milam.

The city is seeking qualified development teams to submit proposals for the redevelopment of 4 properties located downtown, near the intersection of N. 3rd St and N. Front St. This area is the Northern gateway to downtown Wilmington. You can learn more about the city’s vision for this area and the submission requirements here https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/243/382

North Carolina Community Foundation announces $250,000 in funding available from the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund to support inclusive long-term disaster recovery The board of directors of the North Carolina Community Foundation recently allocated $250,000 in funding from the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund to be granted to support inclusive long-term disaster recovery in eastern North Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Florence. The funding was recommended by NCCF’s statewide grants committee and will be administered through a partnership with the North Carolina Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network. Grants will support nonprofit

organizations that are led by or focus long-term recovery efforts on minority communities, people of color and other underserved populations. NCCF is honored to work with NCIDR, a project of our long-standing partners at Rural Forward NC, a program of the Foundation for Health Innovation and Leadership. NCIDR was formed in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in 2016 in an acknowledgment of the history of communities being overlooked. The group works to ensure avenues exist for community voices

in disaster recovery efforts and helps ensure resources are equitably allocated to all. “This entire endeavor is about collaboration and recognizing how salient disaster recovery issues in North Carolina have been in the past few years and will be in the future,” said Calvin Allen, convener of NCIDR and program director of Rural Forward NC. “We’re honored to have NCCF continue our partnership to support the nonprofits on the ground in communities serving our neighbors.” Funding community centered

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“That’s a good nest, a very good nest,” one volunteer said. Dozens of onlookers gathered to watch the two remaining turtles make their journey into the water. Volunteers brought around the shell of an adult loggerhead sea turtle, as well as replicas of their skull to show the crowd. The initial hatching, which took place Sunday around midnight, saw the majority of turtles hatch at once with no issues. Prior to a hatching, the volunteers create a small ditch in the sand running from the nest to the ocean to help the turtles stay on route, as lights can distract or disorient them. “The moon was out, and they

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all went out on their own,” another volunteer said. However, the two remaining turtles required some assistance on the night of the excavation. Both were followed closely by volunteers to ensure they could make it to the water, one of which had an injured fin. This turtle was released from the nest to walk around and get some exercise before being brought to the turtle hospital in Topsail Beach. “I’ve been doing it for a long time and it really never gets old,” volunteer Melanie Andrews said. Andrews has been a volunteer for 20 years and frequently walks the beach to look for turtle tracks and check on already discovered nests. The Wrightsville Beach Sea

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nonprofits is critical to disaster recovery and philanthropy has a key role to play, according to Allen. “Numerous organizations have been on the front lines and supporting their reach and impact is the great opportunity behind this effort,” he said. “The North Carolina Community Foundation’s leadership in philanthropy and assistance in helping grantmakers be more organized has been instrumental.”

Turtle Project has about 60 volunteers, each of which is assigned one of the island’s six zones to cover, Andrews said. Between March 15 and August 31, these volunteers walk the beach to look for new nests, monitor marked nests and watch for signs of hatching. Although some excavations can be difficult due to the large amounts of people and lights, this one went very well, Andrews said. Wrightsville Beach also holds Turtle Talk every Tuesday night at the Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center to raise awareness of the threatened sea turtle nesting and hatching season from the Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project.

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Reflecting on Change: Finding the right path forward for NHRMC By John Gizdic President and CEO New Hanover Regional Medical Center

When I look back, the past 15 years have been some of the most fulfilling years of my life. They’re filled with memories of my kids growing up, the friendships my wife and I have formed, and the incredibly satisfying work we have done at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Wilmington has been the setting and backdrop for countless moments we’ll remember and cherish. New Hanover Regional Medical Center drew us here. I came for the opportunity to help grow the system to serve more people and my wife was excited to move closer to family. We packed up our things, and we came with our young boys, ready for our lives to follow a new path. Since that time, my family has embraced all southeastern North Carolina has to offer and the toddlers we brought to Wilmington are now young men, ready for their own big change as they get ready to head to college. New Hanover Regional Medical Center, meanwhile, has grown substantially. We have added physician practices, more outpatient settings and a depth and breadth of services that mean local residents don’t need to travel outside the region for exceptional care. I can’t help but feel proud when I reflect on that growth. Even more rewarding, though, is what I have seen evolve in the people who are a part of this system: The staff, physicians, clinical providers, volunteers and donors, who, with extraordinary compassion and dedication, come together to do everything possible for our patients, their families, and the entire community. They are the heart of this organization. They have made it what it is and will be the force that guides our future. As we come to a crossroads in contemplating what’s next for New Hanover Regional Medical Center, I feel the same conflicted emotions many in our organization and community have expressed. We have a great system and amazing team. It’s incredibly hard, when you like the way things are, to consider making a change. But sometimes change is exactly what you need to keep what’s most important to you. What’s most important to us is preserving the high-quality care, compassionate service, and incredible culture that has earned NHRMC national recognition. This cannot change. Yet, the world around us is changing, and what has worked for us in the past, may not be what’s needed to advance our values in the future. This is why we are working with New Hanover County to pose the question: Is it time to consider a new ownership structure for New Hanover Regional Medical Center? NHRMC has been county owned for 52 years. It’s the largest county-owned system

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in the country operating without local tax support. Because of the market, and adjustments we have been making through the years, we have been selfsustaining and able to grow to serve our neighbors. As we look ahead, we see our region’s population continuing to expand. We see communities that need help to thrive and be well, overcoming some of the biggest barriers to good health, including poverty, housing, food and education. We see changes in the industry that call on us to do things differently. We can do these things. We can be even better than we are. But we need to be willing to consider different ways to do them. New Hanover County Commissioners will vote September 3 on whether to move forward with exploring if a larger healthcare system could help infuse resources into our community and NHRMC. It’s a vote to ask the question, not a commitment to make a change. If the vote is approved and other systems make a compelling case they can accelerate the changes we want to see while preserving all we love about NHRMC, then commissioners will decide whether the time is right to pursue a new partnership. Change in life is inevitable. When you embrace it and influence it, it can be empowering and make great things possible. When I consider the history of NHRMC, there are many moments of change that met with resistance at the time, but ultimately made us stronger. The founding of the hospital, itself, was controversial. Over the years, the addition of EMS, purchase of Cape Fear Hospital, and partnership with Pender Memorial Hospital, were all moves that were questioned at the time, but were clearly the right thing to do. This summer has me thinking a lot about change. At home, my wife and I are experiencing all the emotions parents feel when confronted with the reality that the child-raising part of our lives is nearing its end. This is what we have been working toward. We want our sons to go to college and find their own paths forward. Still, it’s not easy. Likewise, as the president and CEO of New Hanover Regional Medical Center, I want what’s best for the future of the organization and its mission in serving the community. While it might be easier to stay the current course, considering change to preserve what’s most important to us is the right thing to do. I hope you’ll join me in opening your minds to consider all possibilities for the future. Together, we can make it healthier and better for everyone. We just need to find the right path forward.

UNCW Ranked 32nd Best Public College Value by Kiplinger’s UNCW is ranked 32nd nationally on Kiplinger’s Best Public College Values 2019 list, a 30-place jump since the 2018 ranking. The ranking pertains to the value UNCW offers students who pay in-state tuition. For outof-state students, the university is ranked 36th. “UNCW’s strong showing in the new Kiplinger’s ranking is a reflection of the university’s commitment to affordability and excellence, which are cornerstones of the Strategic Plan,” said Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli.

“Higher education is an investment in individual students and our collective future. UNCW students get an outstanding return on their investment.” Kiplinger’s ranked 400 public and private institutions that deliver a high-quality and affordable education, and recognized another 100 as “good values.” The publication considers such factors as academic quality, graduation rates, costs, financial aid and average student debt. Some factors were re-weighted for the 2019 list to better reflect the

situations and concerns of today’s students. UNCW has earned numerous recognitions from U.S. News, ranking 8th in the nation among “2019 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs,” 6th among public universities and 15th overall on a list of “Best Regional Universities in the South”; 5th most innovative public university in the South; and 9th in the region among “Best Colleges for Veterans.” The university has five programs recognized on the U.S. News list of “2020 Best Graduate Schools.”

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to apply for appointment to the following: • • • • • • • •

New Hanover County Adult Care Community Advisory Committee New Hanover County Board of Examiners of Electricians Category: Independent Electrical Contractor New Hanover County Board of Mechanical Examiners Categories: Mechanical Contractor, NC Registered Mechanical Engineer New Hanover County/ City of Wilmington Community Relations Advisory Committee Categories: At-Large, Education Community New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

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C a t e g o r i e s : A t - L a rg e B u s i n e s s Community, Faith Community, Under Age 18 • New Hanover County Nursing Home Advisory Committee • New Hanover County Risk Management Advisory Committee • Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors • New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Applicants must reside in New Hanover County. Applications can be obtained at the Board of Commissioners Office, located at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175, by calling 910-798-7149, or on the county’s boards & committees web page at Commissioners.NHCgov.com. Applications are due August 30, 2019 for consideration by the Board at the September 16, 2019 meeting.

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THEME: THE WIZARD OF OZ ACROSS 1. Takes as spoils 6. Toothy fish 9. Cookbook abbr. 13. Cavern 14. Opposite of hence 15. Planktonic tunicate 16. Hipbone-related 17. *Studio lion at beginning of “The Wizard of Oz” 18. Shylock’s practice 19. *It made the house pitch and the kitchen slitch 21. *Nikko and others 23. “Wheel of Fortune” request 24. Printer cartridge color 25. Public health org. 28. Judo gym 30. Porter’s head gear 35. Bumpkin 37. Tap a baseball 39. Velázquez or Rivera 40. Share a boundary 41. Gardening tool 43. Prelude to a duel 44. Birth-related 46. Affirmative 47. Cannabis plant 48. Drew Barrymore’s “Never Been ____” 50. Gulf V.I.P. 52. Cook’s leaf 53. Underwater “nose” 55. Naught 57. *Lion’s lack

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singer 31. DIRECTV competitor 32. Paparazzi’s target 33. Old World lizard 34. *Sleep-inducing flower 36. #66 Across, pl. 38. No I in it 42. Endangered odd-toed ungulate 45. Ivy League likely applicant 49. “Can you ____ it?” 5 1 . To o k p a r t i n Stonewall events, e.g.

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Competitive process yields Carolinas’ biggest one-day collection of solar projects ever; significant savings for Duke Energy customers CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Bringing more cost-effective solar energy to the Carolinas, 14 utility-scale projects have been selected during an independently judged bidding process – part of a 2017 comprehensive renewable energy law. Based on an independent evaluation process, Duke Energy will produce or purchase a total of 602 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy from projects under the North Carolina’s Competitive Procurement of Renewable Energy (CPRE) program. According to independent administrator Accion Group, customers will see savings of around $375 million over the 20-year contract period versus the company's Avoided Cost - the price at which many solar contracts had been set prior to the CPRE program. See the Accion report. “There was robust interest in the CPRE program, and the selected projects will provide 20 years of cost-effective energy to the Duke Energy system. Given the response, we are expecting the next

phase of the program to also bring cost savings to customers,” said Harry Judd of the Accion Group, which independently administered the solicitation process. The 14 projects represent the most competitive of the 78 that were submitted when bidding opened last July. The process used was approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to select projects that would deliver the greatest cost and system benefits to customers. "As solar energy expands in the Carolinas, the competitive bidding process will lead to better prices and more geographic diversity of projects,” said Rob Caldwell, senior vice president and president of Duke Energy Renewables & Business Development. “This will enhance Duke Energy’s efforts to promote a cleaner energy mix at lower prices for customers.” With the winning projects selected, Duke Energy and the winning bidders will execute contracts for the projects

over the next few months. Once the contracting process is complete, Duke Energy and Accion Group will finalize a report of all projects to be filed with the NCUC around June 2019. Most projects are targeted to be online around the end of 2020. However, the dates may vary depending upon local approvals and any construction delays. There were 10 projects selected from North Carolina and four projects from South Carolina. Two projects selected included battery storage with the solar facility. They were not Duke Energy projects. Duke Energy was awarded six projects totaling about 270 MW – representing almost 45 percent of the total awarded. With 40 solar projects already in North Carolina, the final results showcase Duke Energy’s competitiveness at building solar power plants. Duke Energy self-developed projects selected: Duke Energy Carolinas: 69-MW

– Catawba County, N.C. Duke Energy Carolinas: 25-MW – Gaston County, N.C. Duke Energy Renewables: 50-MW – Cleveland County, N.C. Duke Energy Renewables: 22.6-MW – Surry County, N.C. Duke Energy Renewables: 22.6-MW – Cabarrus/Stanly counties, N.C. Winning utility acquisition project selected: Duke Energy Progress: 80-MW – Onslow County, N.C. One of the provisions of 2017’s “Competitive Energy Solutions for North Carolina” law was a process that would create a competitive bidding structure for solar energy. Projects can be built anywhere on the Duke Energy system in North Carolina or South Carolina. The bids can come from any company, including Duke Energy, and can be in the form of power purchase agreements (PPA), utility self-developed facilities or utility asset

acquisitions. “Duke Energy companies will complete six of the 14 winning projects – a strong reflection of how competitive we are in the open market at building renewable energy projects,” added Caldwell. Duke Energy is one of the nation's leading renewable energy companies, and has invested more than $6 billion in renewable energy. The company operates more than 20 wind facilities and 60 solar facilities in about 20 states around the nation. Duke Energy already has more than 3,000 MW of solar capacity connected to its grid in the Carolinas, which includes those owned by Duke Energy and those owned by other companies. It expects to invest or procure a total of 7,000 MW by 2025. Overall, North Carolina is the No. 2 state in the nation for solar power generation, and South Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states for solar in the nation.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Brigitte Kunz Harris (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 31st day of October 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 1st day of August 2019.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Raymond S. Pizzo, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all person, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Jill L. Peters Kaess, Post Office Box 4548, Wilmington, North Carolina 28406, on or before the 31st day of October, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 1st day of August, 2019. Barbara Pizzo, Administrator of the Estate of Raymond S. Pizzo Jill L. Peters Kaess Lee Kaess, PLLC P. O. Box 4548 Wilmington, NC 28406 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS Charles Ennis Smith Estate New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court Estate File #19-E-879 All persons having claims against the ESTATE OF CHARLES ENNIS SMITH, deceased, of New Hanover County, are hereby notified to file their claim with the undersigned Executrix of said estate on or before November 1, 2019 or this notice will be pleaded as a bar to any recovery. Persons indebted to the estate are asked to pay that amount to the Executrix. Date: July 25, 2019 Carolyn B. Smith, Executrix c/o Carter & Carter, P.A. 408 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 James Oliver Carter CARTER & CARTER, Attorneys 408 Market Street Wilmington, N. C. 28401

EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Ernest R. Smith (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 24th day of October 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 25th day of July 2019. Terry L. Reale, Executrix 208 Mariel Way Charleston, WV 25311 July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019

July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

TOMALA J. SPILLERS, Executrix of the Estate of JUDITH ANN SNIPES Randall S. Hoose, Jr., Attorney ATLANTIC COAST LAW 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28401-4160 www.atlanticcoastlaw.com July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of John E. Billy, deceased, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of October, 2019, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate, please make im-mediate payment. This the 18th day of July, 2019. Rosetta Billy, Administrator of the Estate of John E. Billy c/o Carrie L. Mincey Colby & Mincey, PLLC 1001 Military Cutoff Road, STE 204 Wilmington, NC 28405

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of George Copeland Bell (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 10th day of October 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 11th day of July 2019. Lewis P. Beard, Adminstrator 3234 Fairfax Drive Charlotte, NC 28209 July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019

July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 2019

NEW HANOVER COUNTY ESTATE FILE NO. 19-E-791

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK FILE # 19 E 853 Having qualified as EXECUTOR of the Estate of LORRAINE F. DeVOE, deceased, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby give notice to all persons, firms or corporations having claims against the said Estate to present them by giving evidence of same to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of October, 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the deceased or said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This, the 11th day of July, 2019. LESLIE GEORGE HOLLENBECK, EXECUTOR of the Estate of LORRAINE F. DeVOE PAUL A. NEWTON, ATTORNEY PO Box 1807 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1807 910-769-2896

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Willie O. Rouse AKA Willie Lou Oden Rouse (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 10th day of October 2019, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 11th day of July 2019. Sandra R. Pratt, Executor 7415 Alestone Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019

July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of JUDITH ANN SNIPES, deceased, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned’s attorney, Randall S. Hoose, Jr., ATLANTIC COAST LAW, 314 Walnut Street, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC 28401-4160, on or before the 28th day of October, 2019 (which date is at least three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 25th day of July, 2019.

Church Services NEAR THE BEACH LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. BETH SIMCHA MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-681-0117 Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday

WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Doug Lain, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Trent Watts 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,

ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en Español Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH John McIntyre, senior pastor 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m

ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND EPISCOPAL The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 a.m 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., Celtic Service 5:30 p.m.

While officers were on a foot pursuit with Xavier Hall, a deputy approached the driver of the vehicle, Andre Hall. Once Andre Hall was out of the vehicle, he refused to follow the deputy’s commands and attempted to flee the scene. The deputy was able to detain Andre Hall after a brief - August 2019 the deputy’s nose. Andre Lumina — Your Community struggleAugust in which1 Andre Hall7,broke Hall News was found to beCoastal in possession of 45 Newspaper since May 2002 bags of heroin. Earlier this month, a Federal Judge sentence Andre Hall to 151 months imprisonment.

Validated Gang Member Heads to National Both Andre and Xavier Hall are validated gang members. Prison for Gun Charge Assistant District Attorney William Van Trigt commented: “I would like to thank the men and

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womenOn of July law 29th enforcement to keep narcotics and illegal weapons off the Xavier Hall,for agetheir 26, ofcontinuous Wilmington, efforts of 2015. streets pled of Wilmington. On a daily basis, law enforcement officers to put their guilty to possession of a firearm with a While officersare wereasked on a foot pursuit withsafety Xavierat risk in order defaced to protect the citizens our community they should be commended their efforts.” serial number andof carrying a concealed and Hall, a deputy approached the driverfor of the gun in New Hanover County Superior vehicle, Andre Hall. Once Andre Court. The Hall was out of the vehicle, he refused Honorable Judge Joshua Willey sento follow the deputy’s tenced Mr. Hall to 5-15 months plus commands and attempted to flee the 60 days in prison. scene. The deputy was able to detain On December 2, 2018 members of Andre Hall after a brief the mobile field force unit, a united struggle in which Andre Hall broke comprised of officers the deputy’s nose. Andre Hall was with the Wilmington Police found to be in possession of 45 Department and deputies from the bags of heroin. Earlier this month, a New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Judge sentence Andre Hall to Xavier Hall conducted a traffic stop on a Honda 151 months imprisonment. sedan in the area of Anderson and Both Andre and Xavier Hall are valiRankin street. As the vehicle dated gang members. came to a stop, Xavier Hall, the backseat pasAssistant District Attorney William Van Trigt senger, fled from police. Officers saw Xavier Hall commented: “I would like to thank the men and grabbing women of law enforcement for their continuous his jacket pocket as he was running and officers efforts to keep narcotics and illegal weapons off the believed he was carrying a firearm. After a short streets of Wilmington. On a daily basis, law foot pursuit, officers were able to detain Xavier Hall enforcement officers are asked to put their safety and found a Glock 22 40 caliber pistol in his jacket at risk in order to protect the citizens of our compocket with the permanent serial number scratched munity and they should be commended for their off. Officers were able to determine that the efforts.” firearm was also reported stolen in September

As part of National Night Out, the Wilmington Police Department will have several of its specialty vehicles on display at the Independence Mall on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m.

Wilmington Police Department searching for 18 yo in stabbing incident this weekend

NCDOT Wants Public Input on Drones The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on the use of drones, which are quickly becoming an important part of the state’s transportation landscape. NCDOT’s Division of Aviation launched an online survey this week to gather peoples’ comments on drones, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). “Public input has been an important part of our program from the beginning and will be even more important as we move forward,” said Basil Yap, UAS program manager for NCDOT. “We want to make informed decisions based on what people in our state want and what they are concerned about.” NCDOT has been at the forefront of finding new and innovative ways to use emerging

Wilmington Police Officer Eric Lippert won first place in the "Build A Better Mouse Trap" competition sponsored by the Institute for Transportation & Research and Education (ITRE) at NC State University. He won for his innovative out the box idea to handling power outages at major intersections during Hurricane Florence. Lippert designed roundabouts with traffic cones. His idea helped to reduce the need for manpower at the intersections and created smoother traffic flow. Bill Woods, the program coordinator for ITRE stopped by on Monday to present Officer Lippert with his award. Lippert's idea will now be entered into the national competition.

drone technology to benefit people. This includes using them to inspect bridges, monitor storm damage and deliver life-saving medical supplies. The survey will ask peoples’ thoughts and concerns about the current and future applications of drones. It will include questions on noise, privacy and safety issues, and the way drones can improve peoples’ lives through the delivery of medical supplies, and assistance with search and rescue operations. The survey can be found online at www.ncdot. publicinput.com/3139 and takes only a few minutes to fill out. It can be answered by anyone, even someone who has never seen a drone.

Week of July 22 - July 28, 2019 Single & Multi-family Homes

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES TRENDS Topsail Island 28445

Hampstead 28443

Leland 2845128479

Castle Hayne 28429

All of New Hanover County

164

191

258

355

1,316

140

119

140

401

1,173

1,937

834

112

500

514

722

1,280

246

5,177

Central Wilmington 2840328405

Myrtle Grove/MJ 2840928412

Active Listings

116

313

397

225

New Listings

Under Contract

Sold Units

Absorption Rate** Sold last 12 months

Ogden/ Wrightsville Porter’s Neck Beach 28411 28480

Wilmington Police Department Investigating Weekend Crash Involving Pedestrians A Wilmington couple is in serious condition after being hit by a car while crossing Eastwood Road and Cardinal Drive Saturday, July 26 just before midnight. Witnesses told the police that the driver of the vehicle had a green light and was traveling east on Eastwood Rd. when he struck the pedestrians. Both were transported to NHRMC with significant injuries. The driver, 25 year old, Aaron Joseph Plofker left the scene and then returned. He was arrested and charged with DWI. The accident investigation is still ongoing. Additional charges could be filed against the pedestrians.

Wrightsville Beach Police Weekly Arrest Report

Pleasure Island 2842828449

Downtown 28401

Wilmington police are looking for an 18 year old believed to be responsible for a double stabbing on Saturday night at the American Legion on Pine Grove Dr. Desiree Mary Leona Green is wanted for two counts of Assault With A Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. The stabbing occurred during an altercation at a fashion show in the building. Police responded to the address for a fight call and possible shots fired. When they arrived they discovered that two females had been stabbed and were transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Police were able to determine that no shots had been fired. Anyone with information on Greene’s whereabouts are asked to use Text-a-Tip or call 910-343-3609.

Information provided by Chris Livengood, Vice President of Sales, Intracoastal Realty **Absorption gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last twelve months of sales. Note: This representation is based in whole, or in part, on data supplied by the Cape Fear Regional Association of Realtors (CFR) Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Cape Fear Realtors nor their MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Cape Fear Realtors or their MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

TUESDAY, JULY 23 • Marjorie Younts Klinge, 65, was charged with second-degree trespassing and resisting arrest. • Michael Wayne Johnson, 65, was charged with possession of marijuana and failure to maintain lane control.

SATURDAY, JULY 27 • Kenneth Thomas Jordan Benson, 18, was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to burn headlamps. • Cameron William Strauss, 27, was charged with possession of schedule I and possession of controlled substance in correctional institution. • Mason Thomas Reed Warren, 24, was charged with DWI.

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Wilson Center Announces New Spring Shows The Wilson Center is pleased to announce several exciting additions to its upcoming Spring 2020 schedule. These new additions add even more laughter, thrills and fun to a schedule which already offers a wide range of options for a variety of guests. The SpongeBob Musical: January 13 & 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (Tickets starting at $38 plus taxes & fees) A legendary roster of Grammy Award® winners. A visionary director and a Tony Award®winning design team. One of the world’s most beloved characters. Turn them loose on stage and what do you get? The musical The New York Times declares “BRILLIANT!” Broadway’s best creative minds reimagine and bring to life the beloved Nickelodeon series with humor, heart, and pure theatricality in “a party for the eyes and ears” (Daily Beast). Explore the depths of theatrical innovation in THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, 2018 Best Musical winner of the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards … where the power of optimism really can save the world! Chanticleer: January 17, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (Tickets starting at $28 plus taxes & fees) Called “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker, the San Francisco based Grammy Award®-winning

ensemble Chanticleer celebrated its 40th anniversary in the 201819 season. During that season

Chanticleer performed 52 concerts in 23 of the United States, 27 in the San Francisco Bay Area, and on two European tours, including Dublin, Wexford, Paris, Luxembourg, Budapest, Prague, Hannover, Leipzig, Moscow, and St. Petersburg. Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for its “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for its seamless blend of twelve male voices ranging from soprano to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature—from Renaissance to jazz

of lovers who still do not know they are meant to be, improbable travelers, and a celebrity who goes out of her way to win her place in the firmament while revealing the depth of her being. Enter the lobby doors of this grandiose place and discover with us the intricately woven story of these travelers!

and popular genres, as well as contemporary composition.

bring the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to all your early Beatles favorites. This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome, delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing the Beatles” (Associated Press). Experience the world’s most iconic band and come celebrate the best of Abbey Road with RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES.

Cirque Éloize: HOTEL: March 17 & 18, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (Tickets starting at $29 plus taxes & fees) A fan-favorite, Cirque Éloize welcomes you into this timeless art deco hotel, a place where strangers of all walks of life meet. HOTEL is the story of a place – a place full of stories. From the Maître d’hôtel, overwhelmed by the events, to the mischievous maid, to the devoted handyman and his inseparable dog, Carpette, the hotel’s staff plays witness to the lives of a variety of colorful individuals. Through dramatic circus arts and acrobatics, Cirque Éloize tells the stories

GRiZmas in July 2019

RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles: April 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (Tickets starting at $38 plus taxes and fees) In celebration of the anniversary of Abbey Road, RAIN will

Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public at WilsonCenterTickets.com, and in-person or by phone at Ticket Central at the Wilson Center, 910-362-7999, starting at 2 p.m. For more information about upcoming Wilson Center performances, visit www. WilsonCenterTickets.com.

Returning to play what was one of his favorite events in 2017, GRiZ hosted his second ‘GRiZMAS In July’ in Wilmington last weekend, spanning two nights at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater The photos above are from his Friday, July 26 set called ‘Chasing The Golden Hour.’

Emmy Award-Winning “So You Think You Can Dance” Hits The Wilson

August Music Lineup at Jimmy’s

So You Think You Can Dance, the 16-time Emmy® Award-winning show that sparked America’s fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall – live on tour. Celebrating its momentous 16th season, members of So You Think You Can Dance’s Top 10 finalists will make their way to Wilmington and The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College on November 5, 2019 as part of Season 16’s So You Think You Can Dance Live! 2019. Along with Top 10 finalists, the Season 16 tour lineup will feature two of Dance's All-Stars, who will be announced at a later date. So You Think You Can Dance airs Mondays at 9:00 PM ET/PT on FOX.Tickets are on sale to the public For more information, please visit www.WilsonCenterTickets.com and dancelivetour.com.

Weekly Activity Calendar THURSDAY, AUG 1 WECT Sounds of Summer CONCERT SERIES Uptown Easy Bring your picnics, lawn chairs and blankets for an evening of fun and music. Wrightsville Beach Park 6:30 p.m., FREE

FRIDAY, AUG 2 Bird Hike Halyburton Park 4099 South 17th Street, Wilmington 9-10:30 AM, Free Airlie Gardens Concert Massive Grass Bring your blankets and chairs. Airlie Gardens 6:00 p.m $3 - $10 Wilmington Downtown Sundown Concert Series Suggesting Rhythm, a Grateful Dead tribute band Ligon-Flynn Parking Lot, 20 South 2nd St. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., FREE

SATURDAY, AUG 3 Wilmington Sharks baseball vs. Fayetteville SwampDogs

Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium, 2149 Carolina Beach Rd. 7:05 PM, $7 - $11

SUNDAY, AUG 4 Historic Downtown Marketplace An outdoor marketplace that includes artists, crafters, vendors and local musicians. North Front Street and Red Cross Street 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Summer Music Series at Bluewater Grill Uptown Easy Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach 4-8 p.m., FREE

MONDAY, AUG 5 Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market

Offering fresh and local produce, plus flowers, crafts, bread and other baked items, herbs, dairy products, meat and seafood Seawater Lane at the Wrightsville Beach municipal grounds 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Audubon Bird Walk Audubon NC hosts a walk to view the nesting of black skimmers, common terns and American oystercatchers. Wrightsville Beach (Public Access 43), Jack Parker Blvd. 9:00 a.m., FREE

Friday

TUESDAY, AUG 6 Touch Tank Tuesday A chance to see what kinds of plant and animals are living in nearby waters. Fred and Alice Stanb Coastal Education Center, 309 W. Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach 1:00 p.m., FREE

Bacon Grease

WEDNESDAY, AUG 7

THU Just Yesterday

Snake & Turtle Feeding Halyburton Park 4099 South 17th Street, Wilmington 4 PM, $1

FRI Bacon Grease

SAT Animal Behavior

SUN Living with Mice | Bloody Mary bar

MON Elliott Smith | $2 domestics, $3 wells

TUE Slick Mahoneys | $2 domestic beers, $3 well drinks

WED | Bluegrass Jam Session @ 7

Summer Evening Series: Alligators Halyburton Park 4099 South 17th Street, Wilmington 6 PM, $5

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