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UNC erases bitter memories with NCAA title victory

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“I am so pumped . . . Being in this location is a once in a lifetime experience.”

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Adeline Dorough, (below right) a UNC graduate student watching the game at Top of the Hill

Restaurant and Brewery in Chapel Hill.

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From left, Anna Nudo, 23, Maribeth Blonchek, 21, and Adeline Dorough, a former Miss UNC, 22, cheer at Top of the Hill in Chapel Hill, NC as they watch the final seconds of the NCAA National Championship on April 3, 2017. Blonchek waited in line for seven hours on Sunday in order to get tickets to watch the game at Top of the Hill.

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NCAA says NC is back in the game Indianapolis After a repeal of H.B. 2 was passed last week in the form of House Bill 142, the NCAA Board of Governors announced Tuesday it would again consider the state for future tournaments. The NCAA voted and ruled that N.C. can host any NCAA championships previously awarded to North Carolina for 2017-18, and opens the door for in-state teams to potentially stay in N.C. for future opening round games.

Last week, the ACC made a similar announcement putting N.C. back on the board for conference championships.

Caterpillar shuts plant in Aurora, Illinois, that employs 800 Aurora, Ill. Caterpillar Inc said on Friday it will shut its Aurora, Illinois plant, costing about 800 employees their jobs as the world’s largest construction and mining equipment maker shifts production to other U.S. facilities. Caterpillar was among companies that met with President Donald Trump in February to talk about job creation, when about 2,300 U.S. workers at five major manufacturing companies were to lose their jobs within the next two years due to offshoring.

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By Brett Friedlander North State Journal PHOENIX — One day shy of a year ago, Theo Pinson sat slumped in a chair in a Houston locker room with a towel draped over his head to hide his tearfilled eyes.

He was distraught over North Carolina’s heart-wrenching loss to Villanova in college basketball’s national championship game. It was a moment so powerful that he used a picture of his dejection as the screensaver on his cell phone for motivation.

Monday night, as the seconds ticked away on another national final, Pinson and his teammates were crying again.

Only this time they were tears of joy. And maybe a little relief.

The Tar Heels started the season with the stated mission of winning the championship that so barely eluded them last season. Nothing else would do. It’s a quest that came to a successful conclusion at University of Phoenix Stadium with a 71-65 win against Gonzaga that induced a rush of emotion in the victors even before the final buzzer sounded.

“I don’t think anybody can really explain that feeling,” said Pinson, one of eight UNC players back from the disappointment of 2016. “Everybody on the floor was tearing up with seven seconds left. It was so hard to keep yourself together because you knew you were that close.”

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North Carolina Tar Heels forward Theo Pinson (1) celebrates after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium.

INTELLIGENCe investigation

Susan Rice ordered spy agencies to produce ‘Detailed Spreadsheets’ involving Trump

By Richard Pollock Daily Caller News Foundation

Susan Rice

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Susan Rice, former President Barack Obama’s national security adviser, ordered U.S. spy agencies to produce “detailed spreadsheets” of legal phone calls involving Donald Trump and his aides when he was running for president, according to former U.S. Attorney Joseph diGenova.

“What was produced by the intelligence community at the request of Ms. Rice were detailed spreadsheets of intercepted phone calls with un-

masked Trump associates in perfectly legal conversations with individuals,” diGenova told The Daily Caller News Foundation Investigative Group Monday.

“The overheard conversations involved no illegal activity by anybody of the Trump associates, or anyone they were speaking with,” diGenova said. “In short, the only apparent illegal activity was the unmasking of the people in the calls.”

Other official sources with direct knowledge and who requested anonymity confirmed to The Daily Caller

News Foundation diGenova’s nan, Obama’s CIA director.

Joining Rice in the alleged description of surveillance reports Rice ordered one year White House operations was before the 2016 presidential her deputy, Ben Rhodes, according to Fox. election.

Critics of the atmosphere Also on Monday, Fox News and Bloomberg News, cit- prevailing throughout the ing multiple sources, report- Obama administration’s last ed that Rice had requested year in office point to former the intelligence information Obama Deputy Defense Secthat was produced in a high- retary Evelyn Farkas who adly organized operation. Fox mitted in a March 2 television said the unmasked names of interview on MSNBC that Trump aides were given to she “was urging my former officials at the National Secu- colleagues” to “get as much rity Council; the Department information as you can, get as of Defense; James Clapper, much intelligence as you can, Obama’s director of national intelligence; and John Bren- See Rice, page A2

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before President Obama leaves the administration.”

Farkas sought to walk back her comments in the weeks following: “I didn’t give anybody anything except advice.”

Retired Col. James Waurishuk, a National Security Council veteran and former deputy director for intelligence at the U.S. Central Command, told The Daily Caller News Foundation that many hands had to be involved throughout the Obama administration to launch such a political spying program.

“The surveillance initially is the responsibility of the National Security Agency,” Waurishuk said.

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The program announced last week that the will have to change eligibility requirements to limit recipients to those whose families early less than $100,000.

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U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos reads ‘Hero Dad’ by Melinda Hardin to kindergardeners during a visit to Kimberly Hampton Primary School on Fort Bragg during the month of the military child. The Secretaries visit stressed the importance of DODED Schools.

DeVos visits Fort Bragg for a look at education run by the military U.S. education secretary endorses school choice measure for military families without a DoD school

By Donna King North State Journal AYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Students from military families F attending Department of De-

fense run schools, like those on Fort Bragg Army base, have been quietly outperforming their peers nationwide according to the National Center of Education Statistics. U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos met school kids, teachers and parents in Fayetteville Monday for an inside look at just how they are doing it.

“I am grateful for the men and women who admirably serve our nation, and for their families and children who often bear tremendous burdens on their behalf. Let us honor the service of these courageous men and women through our commitment to their children,” said DeVos. DeVos read ‘Hero Dad,” a book about a child with a father deployed in military service, to the kindergartners at Kimberly Hampton Primary School in a special trip that marks her first visit to a school run by the DoD, called the DoDea (Department of

Defense Education Activity). The department runs 168 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. More than 73,100 kids of active duty military and DoD civilians are served in the schools.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, DoDea students score higher than the national average in fourth and eighth grade on math, science and reading, despite having 35 percent of the students being considered transitory, or moving during the school year. The student body also has higher than average minority population and high rates of families with only one parent at home. More than half of the families are living at the poverty line.

Parents at Fort Bragg met privately with DeVos, sharing their worries about their kids not having enough choices, often when they have to leave the base to attend a local school. DeVos has given her support to a bill filed by Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) called the CHOICE Act, which would put school choice at the federal level for certain groups of kids; those with disabilities, low income, or military status.

“I’ve heard quite a bit about the challenges that students face particularly on this base about how when they go into high school

Tillis files bill to raise cap on seasonal guest worker visas Immigration measure is aimed at expanding non-agriculture guest worker program.

By Donna King North State Journal

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) introduced a bill this week that would help small businesses hire nonagricultural seasonal workers though the H-2B visa program.

The Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2017 would streamline some of the reporting requirements and includes a “returning worker exemption” provision. That allows workers who have previously worked in the U.S. through the H-2B visa program to not count against the visa cap. Congress set a cap of 66,000 workers per fiscal year with some exemptions. Immigration officials announced on March 16 that the cap was met for the entire 2017 fiscal year.

“Across North Carolina and the country, seasonal employers have been unfairly facing bureaucratic barriers through the H-2B program, to the point

where they are not even sure if they can continue to stay in business,” said Tillis. “This bipartisan legislation will not only help alleviate the stress and frustrations our business owners face within the H-2B program, but will continue to place a priority on both the American workforce and our local economies.”

Under the H-2B law, employers are required to try to hire American workers first for open positions, but often for nonagricultural seasonal work there are not enough candidates. According to Joe Stewart, executive director of the N.C. Free Enterprise Foundation, the H-2B visas help small businesses fill in their workforce gaps.

“With such a significant presence of high-tech, life science, and resort travel and tourism types of employment opportunities in North Carolina, the challenge employers often face is the workers they need for those jobs are simply not available,” said Stewart. “The visa program requires quite stringent effort be made to identify an American prospect for those jobs, so it’s not as though expanding the visa program displaces American workers. Quite frankly, hav-

and all of them do not necessarily work for every child,” said DeVos to parents and media after her meeting. “We are looking at policies that would empower the parents to choose the right setting for their child. Senator Tim Scott has proposed some legislation that would help in that regard and we will be looking very closely at policies like that.”

The measure would provide startup money for states to launch choice programs for students with disabilities, age six to 21. It also launches a pilot program that provides some scholarship money for military kids on five military bases without a DoDea school, $8,000 a year for elementary school and $12,000 a year for high school.

On Fort Bragg, the high school students attend a local public school. DeVos told the group that she supports programs like the CHOICE Act which would give them another option.

Scott was an outspoken supporter of DeVos in the Senate for her work in charter schools saying that she represented choice for parents in struggling schools, critics said she would undermine traditional public schools. DeVos was confirmed in February when Vice President Mike Pence cast the tie-breaking vote for her in a Senate split 50-50.

ing those positions filled and the spinoff into the economy locally probably helps employ other Americans in related industries.”

The bill does not apply to the H-2A guest worker program, which is a visa program for farm laborers. The North Carolina Growers Association (NCGA) is the nation’s largest user of the H-2A guest worker program. Both are temporary worker programs. Stewart said the controversy around illegal immigration is clouding needed conversation about guest worker visas.

“The thing that employers always say frustrates them about this issue is that it is being overshadowed by other immigration issues, is that anything relative to employment visas is highly scrutinized and relatively significant for the employer,” said Stewart. “There are screening, all types of reporting requirements, so an employer in need of a particular type of employee is not entering into a visa relationship lightly.

“This gets swept up into the issue of people coming into the country illegally. ... This is completely separate from that but employers say it can’t be dealt with as an issue because of the politicization of other aspects of immigration in the country.”

The measure, S. 792, was introduced in the Senate Judiciary Committee late last week and has not been debated by lawmakers yet.

“They have to abide by this guidance when one of the other agencies says, ‘We’re looking at this particular person which we would like to unmask.’”

“The lawyers and counsel at the NSA surely would be talking to the lawyers and members of counsel at CIA, or at the National Security Council or at the director of national intelligence or at the FBI,” he said. “It’s unbelievable of the level and degree of the administration to look for information on Donald Trump and his associates, his campaign team, and his transition team. This is really, really serious stuff.”

Michael Doran, former National Security Council senior director, told The Daily Caller News Foundation Monday that “somebody blew a hole in the wall between national security secrets and partisan politics.” This “was a stream of information that was supposed to be hermetically sealed from politics and the Obama administration found a way to blow a hole in that wall.”

Doran charged that potential serious crimes were undertaken because “this is a leaking of signal intelligence.”

“That’s a felony,” he told The Daily Caller News Foundation.

“And you can get 10 years for that. It is a tremendous abuse of the system. We’re not supposed to be monitoring American citizens. Bigger than the crime, is the breach of public trust.”

Waurishuk said he was most dismayed that “this is now using national intelligence assets and capabilities to spy on the elected, yet-to-be-seated president.”

“We’re looking at a potential constitutional crisis from the standpoint that we used an extremely strong capability that’s supposed to be used to safeguard and protect the country,” he said.

“And we used it for political purposes by a sitting president. That takes on a new precedent.”

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Rice denies allegations

By Donna King North State Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday Susan Rice denied that she improperly handled classified intelligence while serving as former President Barack Obama’s national security adviser.

“There was no spreadsheets, there was nothing of the sort,” Rice told MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Tuesday in her first televised interview since the story broke.

“I leaked nothing to nobody, and never have and never would,” she said.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer would not comment on the Rice development but did criticize the press corp for their coverage.

“The more we learn that there was clearly something there,” he said, “there is an immediate attempt to defend actions like that on one side of the aisle, and an immediate rush to judgement on the other.”

“This is a big deal,” Sen. Rand Paul said on MSNBC Tuesday morning. “If the outgoing administration was actually, literally sifting through things and part of the administration already said we were going to get as much information, we were going to scatter it out there publicly to try and harm the Trump administration.”

Some Republican lawmakers called this week for Rice to be subpoenaed to testify before a congressional committee.

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UNC NCAA TItle victory

“This is what we worked for. The ups and downs that we’ve had?

It’s all worth it. I can’t even describe my feeling right now.

Joel Berry, UNC junior point guard

Photos By Christine T. Nguyen | North State Journal

An estimated crowd of 50,000 fans flooded Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, NC to celebrate the Tar Heels’ NCAA National Championship win over Gonzaga April 4, 2017.

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A fan climbs on a street sign on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, NC to as fans celebrate the Tar Heels’ win.

Fans jump over bonfires as they celebrate North Carolina’s NCAA National Championship win over Gonzaga. Officials said seven injuries were reported during the event, four of the injuries were burns.

compose themselves before Joel Berry stepped to the line for the free throw that put an exclamation point on UNC’s sixth NCAA title.

“I don’t know why, but all of a sudden the ref came up to me and said ‘your coach wants to know if you want a timeout,’” Berry said. “And I said yes.

“I went up to Coach and I just hugged him. I told him ‘I’m about to cry.’ And he told me just go out there and knock your free throws in.”

Berry missed the first and made the second to finish an 8-0 closing run that finally put Gonzaga (37-2) away.

It was a decisive stretch that began shortly after the final TV timeout with Gonzaga’s Nigel Williams-Goss hitting a jumper with 1:51 left to put his team ahead 65-63. ACC Player of the Year Justin Jackson got the lead back by driving hard to the rim and scoring as he was fouled, then making the ensuing free throw.

Then, after a defensive stop and a rebound by Pinson, the much-maligned Isaiah Hicks made the most important shot of his career before Kennedy Meeks provided the coup de grâce with a block of Williams-Goss that led to a Jackson runout dunk.

It was a fitting end to a tournament in which the Tar Heels (32-7) were constantly pushed to the brink of defeat, only to save themselves at the end by doing just enough to get by.

“With three minutes to play we had a timeout and I said if you would have told us we were going to be in this situation on the first day of school, meeting at my house, we would have taken it,” coach Roy Williams said. “I didn’t do one other daggum thing. These guys made big-time plays.”

And it was the memory of that national championship lost that drove them to do it.

“One of our assistant coaches said remember that moment and how we felt last year and we don’t want to do that again,” Berry, the Final Four Most Outstanding Player, said. “That’s when we were locked in. We went out there and just gave it our all, literally, and we were able to come out with the win.”

That they did, even though it wasn’t the prettiest or most efficient game they’ve ever played.

In fact, the Tar Heels’ field goal percentage of 35.6 (26 of 73) was their worst in an NCAA tournament win since a game against Princeton in 1967.

Jackson, UNC’s single-season record-holder for 3-pointers, missed all nine of his shots from beyond the arc while he and his teammates barely made 50 percent of the free throw attempts.

UNC was outrebounded 49-46, only the fourth time all season that’s happened.

And yet, it still found a way to win.

It did so by committing only four turnovers, getting 22 points and six assists from Berry, an outstanding defensive job by Meeks on Bulldogs big man Przemek Karnowski, and two timely plays at just the right time by Jackson and Hicks.

And because they did, Pinson will have a happier new screensaver for his phone and his team will get another new banner to hang from the Smith Center rafters.

“This is what we’ve worked for,” Berry said.

“The ups and downs that we’ve had? It’s all worth it. I can’t even describe my feeling right now, but I’m just glad I was able to do something with this team because of the personality and what we went through, I think we just deserved it.”

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RALEIGH — A new bill in the N.C. legislature would raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco and nicotine products.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Greg Murphy (R-Pitt), who is also a physician, would raise the age to purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products in N.C. to 21 years old. Current state law is 18 years old.

“Over 90 percent of smokers become addicted prior to the age of 21 and recently North Carolina ranked second in the country in people aged 18-25 who used tobacco products for the first time,” said Murphy.

“While we still acknowledge the personal right to smoke, it is time we got tobacco products out of the hands of our youth and help them lead longer and healthier lives.”

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Graham County North Carolina’s timber exports to China have skyrocketed. In the past five years, the average price of Tar Heel wood and products has increased to $165 million. One of the buyers includes Jimmy Lee, whose 11 mills encompass the old Stanly Furniture Plant, previously the largest employer in Graham County, with the majority of his exports destined for Asian markets. John Hammond, an international marketing specialist with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, said about 40 percent of N.C. timber now ends up in Asian markets.

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New interchange provides quicker access for residents

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Catawba County approves $135k partnership Catawba County Monday morning, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners voted to enter a partnership with the City of Claremont, Catawba County Economic Development Corporation and BG&A Properties. The project will bring a new shell manufacturing building to Claremont. Catawba County will pay $45k every year, for three years, for project assistance, interest, electricity, insurance, and other expenses. The building will offer pre-established companies the opportunity to operate from the Catawba County facility.

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Commercial fisherman plead guilty

14-year-old girl killed in park Buncombe County The Spicer Greene Jewelers billboard that prompted both criticism and laughter came down Tuesday. It was replaced with a message to thank supporters of the Asheville jewelry store. The billboard, which read ‘Sometimes, it’s ok to throw rocks at girls,’ sparked online outrage and a protest for depicting violence against women as appropriate and humorous. EvaMichelle Spicer, co-owner of Spicer Greene Jewelers, said the new billboard will read ’ Asheville Rocks.’

Hyde County A ferry with 16 passengers and 13 vehicles ran aground Tuesday morning outside of Ocracoke at Big Foot Slough. Spokesman Tim Hass says winds blew the ferry onto the sandbar. No injuries were reported but the ferry had to wait till high tide with a tug boat assisting if need be.

All ferry runs from Cedar Island, Ocracoke and Swan Quarter were suspended. It has been over a year since a state ferry last ran aground.

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Wake County Monday, a new interchange on N.C. Highway 540 opened giving southwest Raleigh residents a quicker commute to the Triangle Expressway.

The interchange on Veridea Parkway, formerly known as Old Holly Springs-Apex Road, provides direct north-south connection between Capital Boulevard and NC-55. Construction on a new interchange at Morrisville Parkway in western Cary is slated to begin in 2018.

Gaston County Monday afternoon, Officers found Taylor Smith, 14, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at River Street Park in Mount Holly. Smith later died at the hospital.

No arrests have been made and resident concerns are high. The park and its location are considered a ‘good’ area with many bringing their children there each day.

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New Hanover County Monday, Bryan Daniels, 54, of Belhaven; Stephen Daniels, 63, of Wanchese; and James Lewis, 46, of Gloucester; plead guilty in Wilmington federal court for illegal commercial fishing. Since 1990, a ban has prevented harvesting in federal waters between three and 200 miles off the coast. Records state the three caught a combined 29,000 pounds of fish with a market value of around $229,000. At the time, eight other commercial fisherman have plead guilty on similar charges. The three men face up to five years in federal prison and fines up to $250,000.

UNCC takes to social media after tree theft

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Mecklenburg County A beloved topiary tree was stolen from The University of North Carolina-Charlotte Botanical Gardens Sunday and the University has posted an online plea for its return. “We have been training this tree for over three years. It was a favorite of the staff, particularly one of our recently retired gardeners who spent hours shaping it,” said the online post. UNCC Botanical Gardens said they will not press charges and are just seeking the return of the tree.

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Enfield company supplying White House easter caps Halifax County For the last 13 years, AmeriCap, an Enfield cap manufacturer run by Carl Qualls and his brother, Patrick, has supplied caps for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. AmeriCap has supplied caps for the event starting under George W. Bush, through Barack Obama, and now the first egg roll held by President Donald Trump. The company is manufacturing 300 caps for volunteers and 1,460 for the children for the April 17 event on the White House lawn.

raising the age limits on cigarette wrapping papers and vapor products. It makes an exception for people age 18 to 20 who are serving in the armed forces. Co-sponsors of the measure include Reps. Bert Jones (R-Rockingham), Donny Lambeth (R-Forsyth) and Holly Grange (R-New Hanover).

Lobbying efforts to raise the minimum age for tobacco began in earnest in 2005 and have led mostly municipalities to enact higher age limits with 220 cities passing them across the country. Hawaii and California raised the tobacco age to 21 in recent years. Currently in N.C. a law passed in 2013 to ensure statewide uniformity prevents local governments from making their own ordinances governing the sale of tobacco and tobaccoderived products.

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Senate leader Phil Berger speaks during a press conference with Senators Jerry Tillman, Tommy Tucker and Andrew Brock at the General Assembly, March 16.

Senate passes billion dollar tax cuts

By Jeff Moore North State Journal RALEIGH — The North Carolina Senate passed a second reading of the $1 billion tax reduction proposal Tuesday that would cut individual and corporate tax rates, increase the standard deduction, replace non-refundable child tax credits with progressive tax deductions, and implement market-based-sourcing treatment of business revenues.

Senate Bill 325 made its way through a senate committee last week in the shadow of H.B. 2 repeal efforts, but not with out debate over revenue impacts within the context of future spending obligations.

“When I look at the impact it’s going to have on our finances...and while I understand what the goal is here it does concern me that we really have significant needs as a State,” said Sen. Floyd McKissick (D-Durham). “Our public schools are one of them and we have schools that are in deteriorating condition that we need to assist.”

The fiscal impact is estimated to reduce revenues to the State by $323 million in the first year and over $700 million in the second year, as 99 percent of all tax payers will receive a tax cut or will not pay taxes at all.

Part of the larger budget negotiations, but proceeding as a standalone bill, the tax proposal would

“You name another state.. well there are not any, that have cut taxes to this extent and have budget surpluses in every category.”

— Sen. Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph) on success of Republican tax reforms since 2011 take personal income tax rates from 5.499 percent down to 5.35 percent, the corporate income tax rates from 3.00 percent to 2.75 percent, and raise the standard deduction for a married couple filing jointly from $17,500 to $20,000 among other tax reforms.

In response to revenue concerns, the bill supporters countered by pointing to recent revenue surpluses even as previous tax reductions were implemented.

“When you make that statement it seems to me that you’re not considering the growth in our revenue and that has happened,” said primary sponsor Sen. Tommy Tucker (R-Union). “As you well know, we were in the hole when [Republicans] came in in 2011 and we’ve held the line on spending and we have decreased tax thus it’s created the surplus and that’s the business model.”

As the bill came to the senate floor Tuesday Sen. Ben Clark (D-Cumberland) introduced an amendment to modify the proposal, arguing that it was unfair that higher income earners also benefited from a bill that purported to target the middle class by title. The amendment would have curtailed tax cuts for those earning more than $200,000, but was roundly rejected by the body.

The partisan divide with respect to tax policy was in clear relief while the bill was debated Tuesday with Senators Andrew Brock (R-Davie) and Jerry Tillman (R-Randolph) describing the Republicans’ tax philosophy compared to McKissick’s calls for spending more in programs such as education.

“When Republicans have a surplus we do two or three things: we give it back to the tax payers that we took too much from, we put it in savings, or we spend it on programs,” said Tillman. “You name another state..well there are not any, that have cut taxes to this extent and have budget surpluses in every category.”

Brock added, succinctly, “It’s not your money to begin with; it belongs to the families and the businesses here in North Carolina.”

Having passed its second reading the tax proposal will remain on the Senate calendar and is expected to be passed out to the House later this week.

Democrat senators file bill to ease abortion restrictions RALEIGH — Senators Jay Chauduri (D-Wake), Terry Van Duyn (D-Buncombe), Angela Bryant (D-Nash), and Joyce Waddell (D-Mecklenburg) filed Senate Bill 588 Tuesday to remove requirements that abortions be performed in a certified facility by a qualified physician licensed in the State of North Carolina, that an ultrasound image of the unborn child be provided to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, and that limited abortion after 20 weeks of gestation to medical emergencies.

The lawmakers said in a press conference Tuesday that N.C. should codify the changes to conform to a United State Supreme Court ruling, Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, that found similar restrictions in the State of Texas to be an unnecessary burden on women seeking abortion.

“North Carolina has the most severe restrictions of any state in the United States at the moment, and so there aren’t very many states that would need to go to the same lengths that N.C. would to conform their laws,” said Van Duyn.

Bill filed to strengthen victims’ rights via constitutional amendment RALEIGH — State lawmakers in the House and Senate filed matching bills Tuesday that would offer voters an option to amend the State Constitution to strengthen victims’ rights, such as alerting victims to the release of their assailants and allowing for expanded roles in court proceedings.

“What we are doing is strengthening and, I would say, operationalizing what the spirit of the current constitutional language is,” said primary sponsor of House Bill 551 Nelson Dollar (R-Wake).

The amendment would provide for notice to victims of

court proceedings and rights to be heard at sentencing, disposition or parole hearings among other expanded victims rights.

“Those friends, families, and neighbors who suffer at the hands of criminals, with this law, once this becomes law, they’re going to be informed when the assailants are released, that they’re out of jail,” said Sen. Tamara Barringer (R-Wake), the primary sponsor of the companion Senate Bill 595. “It will also give them a voice and opportunity to be part of the court proceeding that they’ve never had before.”

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EDITORIAL | Drew Elliot

Burr and Warner’s lonely show of bipartisanship It is sad, but not surprising, that Washington politicians are better equipped to tear off their partisan labels and come together to find the truth than are Washington journalists.

An extraordinary contrast was on display last week in Washington. In the city that is synonymous with dysfunction and partisan rancor, two sitting senators — one a Democrat, one a Republican — literally stood shoulder to shoulder and told the world they were of one accord on a very controversial issue. The occasion for this rare display of substantive bipartisanship was a press conference called by North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr and Virginia Sen. Mark Warner about the Senate intelligence committee’s investigation into Russian election meddling.

And the contrast? You could be forgiven if you are thinking about the House intelligence committee. On the House side, the lead Democrat on the committee, Adam Schiff, has called on Devin Nunes, the chairman, to recuse himself from the House investigation after Nunes shared information from an executive branch source with Speaker Paul Ryan before consulting Schiff. After Schiff had a chance to review the same documents, which Nunes says show that the Obama administration may have been aware of unlawful domestic spying, Schiff declined to discuss their contents but maintained his criticism of Nunes. But that’s not the contrast I mean. Burr and Warner, who are chairman and vice-chairman, respectively, made every effort to eschew partisanship in the March 29 press conference. Despite that fact — or perhaps because of it — the news media was right there to put it back into the conversation.

It came in the form of a question from an NPR reporter. She questioned Burr’s ability

to lead an impartial investigation since he was a Trump supporter. Burr did support Trump in the election, although he was neither as early nor as enthusiastic as many others. But as some commentators have pointed out, Warner did not get a similar question, even though he was a quick and enthusiastic supporter of Trump’s opponent.

Indeed, Warner was rumored to be on the short list for the Democratic ticket before Hillary Clinton chose his fellow Virginian Tim Kaine for the VP slot.

It would be one thing if Burr, as chairman, had been holding a solo press conference about the committee’s Republican staffers working on an investigation of Trump. But Burr and Warner spent the first 20 minutes of the event reinforcing each other — past the point of redundancy — to make it clear that they were in complete agreement and that the investigation would be careful and nonpartisan.

Burr gave his assurance that the investigation would be fair (although he did not say it “hand over heart,” as the reporter condescendingly requested). Then Warner came to his aid, putting his hand on Burr’s shoulder and saying “I have confidence in Richard Burr, that we — together with the members of our committee — are gonna get to the bottom of this. If you get nothing else from today, take that statement to the bank.”

It is sad, but not surprising, that Washington politicians are better equipped to tear off their partisan labels and come together to find the truth than are Washington journalists.

To be fair, most journalists covering the press conference were quick to contrast the Burr-Warner display of teamwork with the discord evident in their counterparts in the House of Representatives. But considering the acrimony emanating from the House side of the Capitol, that’s a low bar to clear.

As for Burr, he made it clear that he would not be bullied by the press to take the investigation in partisan directions.

“This investigation’s scope will go wherever the intelligence leads it,” Burr said. “So it is absolutely crucial that every day we spend (our time) trying to separate fact from fiction and define some intel thread that sends us to the factual side of all the names, and all of the places, that you in this room have written about. Just the fact that you say it doesn’t mean it’s fact.”

The success of any investigation is tied to its thoroughness, fairness, swiftness, and depth of analysis, not any immutable facts it uncovers — and certainly not whether the results can be spun by Democrats and the news media as damaging to Trump. Buoyed

by Warner, Burr is trying to do the right thing for the country in an extremely perilous situation. Last week’s press conference proves how difficult that will be.

EDITORIAL | Ray Nothstine

Is more and more liberalism inevitable?

Conservatives are often ill-equipped to articulate an economic structure that can compete with the promise of payoffs and handouts.

In a pitch to progressives, Gov. Roy Cooper was quick to remind that the H.B. 2 compromise is not the end of not the end of government’s work for transgender rights. “But while these additional protections may be temporarily delayed, they will not be forever denied. And I will work to make sure they are not,” Cooper vowed after his agreement with legislators.

Statements like these are commonplace in progressivism. For them, there is seldom a fixed ending point for government activism to right perceived wrongs and to harness the state in their effort to “perfect” society. When Martin Luther King Jr. brilliantly noted in his 1965 address at the Alabama state capital in Montgomery that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice,” for the progressiveS it was not a statement to a specific injustice and culture, but a neverending journey for progress.

Even when former President Barack Obama was still publicly an opponent of gay marriage for political purposes, he was supposedly “evolving” on the issue at least as early as 2010. The language of “evolution” in the political sphere predictably suggests something new and forward thinking. When Obama did publicly flip his support in 2012, North Carolina had just passed Amendment 1. The former president effectively sidelined the vote of North Carolinians as something in the past with his historic announcement.

Broadening issues of human sexuality into the arena of civil rights has empowered government in previously unforeseen ways.

Social issues are just one example of the rapid transformation of changing societal worldviews. But on economics and the size of government, the debate too has dramatically shifted.

Conservatives are often ill-equipped to articulate an economic structure that can compete with the promise of payoffs and handouts. Even conservative backlashes at the ballot box, such as the Reagan and Republican revolutions towards the end of the 20th century, did little to stymie central planning and the bureaucratic state. As Milton Friedman noted in a phrase often echoed by Ronald Reagan: “Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program.”

Baseline budgeting has replaced concrete debates over federal spending. Slowing the rate of government growth is now a cut. The Tenth Amendment seems more like a relic of American history than an inherent protection enshrined in the Bill of Rights.

The championing of victimhood and the emergence of more and more “oppressed” categories on many university and college campuses has captivated and captured generations. Predictably the remedies are more and more schemes for the redistribution of wealth.

Secularism and materialism cultivates a worldview that often first looks to government and not higher things. American victory in the Cold War did not seem to ultimately unleash democratic-capitalism rooted in virtue, but rather a civilization and culture in

crisis.

There have been many cover stories predicting the demise of conservatism or even Christendom in the West. But timeless truths too have a way of reemerging in the wake of utopian schemes. “We have placed too much hope in political and social reforms, only to find out that we were being deprived of our most precious possession: our spiritual life,” declared the Russian novelist and Soviet dissident at Harvard in 1978. Solzhenitsyn’s speech was attacked by the secular press and Western liberals, but remains a prophetic reminder that political ideologies are no cure for the soul.

Is more and more liberalism in our state and nation inevitable? It is understandable to believe so given the changing nature of the debates, where the goal-posts are often quickly moved by progressive angst. So far moved in fact, that many arguments emanating from the left are now illiberal.

For America, it remains uncertain if cultural shifts and government dissatisfaction can turn back the rising tide of progressivism.

But one thing remains true. Even if modern liberalism is inevitable, history reminds us it will inevitably rise for a time before it ultimately fails.

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Guest Opinion | jonah goldberg

Reaction to Pence shows traditional Christians face double standard It’s a very strange place we’ve found ourselves in when elites say we have no right to judge adultery, but we have every right to judge couples who take steps to avoid it.

I’ve heard numerous versions of this story, but I’ll go with the one reportedly told by Dr. Abraham Twerski, a renowned psychiatrist and Orthodox rabbi.

The bearded Twerski goes to the airport in his Hasidic garb — the hat, the long coat, the buttoned white shirt. Another Jew, this one modernly dressed, is annoyed by Twerski and unloads on him: “What’s wrong with you? Must you insist on parading around in that medieval get-up as if it were Purim? Don’t you realize how ridiculous you look? You bring nothing but scorn and embarrassment upon us Jews!”

After letting the angry man continue for a while, Twerski says, “I fail to understand what thee art saying. You do realize that I’m Amish, don’t you?”

The modern Jew’s anger quickly turns to embarrassment. “Oh, I beg your pardon,” he says apologetically. “I didn’t realize that you were Amish.

You look so much like those Hasidic fellows. You should know that I have nothing but respect for you and your people — keeping to your ways without bowing to society’s wills and whims.”

The kicker comes when Twerski says, “Aha! If I were Amish, you would have nothing but respect for me. But since I am a Jew, you are ashamed of me.

Hopefully one day you will have the same respect for yourself that you have for others.”

But that’s not the moral of the story I have in mind.

The Washington Post ran a profile of Vice President Mike Pence’s wife, Karen, and lots of people are outraged or repulsed that two evangelical Christians do things that are fairly normal for evangelical Christians to do. Specifically, Mike Pence apparently doesn’t dine alone with women or attend events where alcohol is served if his wife doesn’t accompany him. Perhaps this practice started when he was in Congress, a place where many a politician has ruined his marriage and career by not following such rules.

In response, there’s been a lot of cheap mockery from prominent liberal writers and activists. It’s an affront to working women! He’s a Christian weirdo!

He thinks a meal with any woman will lead to sex!

A lot of conservatives have leapt to the Pences’ defense — and rightly so. Mollie Hemingway of The Federalist concentrated on how these rules help prevent infidelity: “Good on Mike Pence for acknowledging these truths and knowing his limits.”

I agree. But it’s worth pointing out that infidelity needn’t be the issue. I doubt Pence would be a lothario save for those rules. Perhaps he followed them simply to reassure his wife?

Or maybe this is none of our business? That would certainly be the attitude of many liberals if Pence were a Democrat and had actually cheated on his wife.

Last summer, when Bill Clinton spoke about his wife at the Democratic convention, liberals gushed at the “love story,” and the rule of the day was that marriage is complicated and the Clintons’ ability to stay married (though practically separated) was admirable. Besides, “Who are we to judge?” — no doubt Bill Clinton’s favorite maxim.

It’s a very strange place we’ve found ourselves in when elites say we have no right to judge adultery, but we have every right to judge couples who take steps to avoid it.

But ultimately, I don’t think the important double standard is about marriage or adultery. It’s about traditional Christians.

If the Pences were Muslims and followed similar rules, as devout Muslims indeed might, I doubt there’d be anything like this kind of liberal scorn.

Of course, that’s unknowable. But liberals spend a lot of time and energy defending accommodations for religious Muslims — burqas, veils, gender segregation, etc. — that they would never make for committed Christians.

Part of it is coalitional. For instance, the feminist march on Washington — the one with all those women wearing female genitalia hats — was cochaired by Linda Sarsour, a committed Muslim who at times defends Shariah law (including the Saudi ban on female drivers, for instance).

But part of it strikes me as a crude form of partisan bigotry born of a kind of self-loathing of America’s traditional culture. Orthodox Muslim views on women are exotically “other” and somehow courageous, like the imagined Amish traveler.

Orthodox Christians are embarrassing, like the Hasidic one.

Jonah Goldberg is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a senior editor of National Review.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen wave to people at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference in Washington.

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column | CAL THOMAS

Gorsuch and the ghost of Harry Reid Sometimes it appears Republicans are more concerned about negative press coverage, which they will get simply because they are Republicans, than about the wrath of voters.

What goes around comes around is one of life’s undeniable truisms and never more than in the politics of Washington, D.C. (the “D.C.” increasingly standing for dysfunctional city).

Last week was Cherry Blossom week in D.C. This week it’s Neil Gorsuch week. Republicans must now decide whether to use the “nuclear option,” a parliamentary procedure that allows the U.S. Senate to override a rule or precedent by a simple majority of 51 votes, instead of by a supermajority of 60 votes, as a tool for confirming President Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court.

For those whose primary diet is not politics, a little history will help explain the pedigree of the nuclear option.

The constitutional option has been around in one form or another for more than a century.

Writing on the website Think Progress, Ian Millhiser references a Federalist Society article in 2004: “The basic mechanism was devised by Republicans in 1890 to defeat a Democratic filibuster of a bill permitting military intervention in Southern states that prevented African-Americans from voting.”

That in itself is interesting since the history of Democratic opposition to civil rights, especially in the South, has largely been forgotten as modern Democrats smear Republicans for their alleged “voter suppression” of minorities. But I digress.

Under the 1890 plan, notes Millhiser, “Sen. Nelson Aldrich (R-RI) proposed introducing a motion asserting that ‘when any bill, resolution, or other question shall have been under consideration for a considerable time, it shall be in order for any senator to demand that debate thereon be closed.’”

Aldrich then envisioned, notes Millhiser, “a series of steps where the presiding officer of the Senate would reject the process proposed by his motion, and a simple majority of the Senate would reverse the presiding officer’s decision.” The plan was never activated because “Democrats caved and allowed a vote on the bill out of concerns that Aldrich would succeed.”

That is the choice for Democrats this week with the Gorsuch nomination. Should enough of them vote to get to the 60-vote majority currently required for a Supreme Court nominee, or should they do what their liberal base is demanding and vote “no,” prompting Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), to change Senate rules to allow Gorsuch to be confirmed by a simple majority?

Democrats don’t have a credible leg to stand on in opposing a change in Senate rules. That’s because their former Majority Leader, Harry Reid (D-NV), changed the rules to confirm federal judges nominated by President Obama by a simple majority over Republican

objections.

“Power” is defined as the “ability to do or act” and having the “capability of doing or accomplishing something.” As long as Republicans have the majority, they should consider using their power. The question is, are they capable enough to confirm Gorsuch with little support from Democrats?

Sometimes it appears Republicans are more concerned about negative press coverage, which they will get simply because they are Republicans, than about the wrath of voters. All politicians use power to advance their agenda. And now that Democrats are in the minority, they are using what little power they have, aided by their like-minded media colleagues, to stymie the Republican agenda.

If the nuclear option is necessary to confirm Judge Gorsuch, Republican senators should use it. And they should keep it for all federal judges, just as Democrats did with President Obama’s nominees. This is what Democrats fear most, because with a clear conservative majority on the Supreme Court and more conservatives on lower courts they could no longer expect judges, rather than legislators, to advance their agenda and they would have to be accountable to voters.

Sounds to me like a good option.

Cal Thomas is a nationally syndicated columnist.

WALTER WILLIAMS

Is profiling OK? rofiling is needlessly a misunderstood concept. What’s called P profiling is part of the optimal stock of

human behavior and something we all do.

Let’s begin by describing behavior that might come under the heading of profiling.

Prior to making decisions, people seek to gain information. To obtain information is costly, requiring the expenditure of time and/or money. Therefore, people seek to find ways to economize on information costs. Let’s try simple examples.

You are a manager of a furniture moving company and seek to hire 10 people to load and unload furniture onto and off trucks.

Twenty people show up for the job, and they all appear to be equal except by sex.

Ten are men, and 10 are women. Whom would you hire? You might give them all tests to determine how much weight they could carry under various conditions, such as inclines and declines, and the speed at which they could carry. To conduct such tests might be costly. Such costs could be avoided through profiling — that is, using an easily observable physical attribute, such as a person’s sex, as a proxy for unobserved attributes, such as endurance and strength. Though sex is not a perfect predictor of strength and endurance, it’s pretty reliable.

Imagine that you’re a chief of police.

There has been a rash of auto break-ins by which electronic equipment has been stolen. You’re trying to capture the culprits.

Would you have your officers stake out and investigate residents of senior citizen homes? What about spending resources investigating men and women 50 years of age or older? I’m guessing there would be greater success capturing the culprits by focusing police resources on younger people — and particularly young men.

Just knowing that a patient is a black man causes a physician to be alert to the prospect of prostate cancer. The unintelligent might call this racial profiling, but it’s really prostate cancer profiling.

The reason is that breaking in to autos is mostly a young man’s game. Should charges be brought against you because, as police chief, you used the physical attributes of age and sex as a crime tool?

Would it be fair for people to accuse you of playing favorites by not using investigative resources on seniors and middle-aged adults of either sex even though there is a non-zero chance that they are among the culprits?

Physicians routinely screen women for breast cancer and do not routinely screen men. The American Cancer Society says that the lifetime risk of men getting breast cancer is about 0.1 percent. Should doctors and medical insurance companies be prosecuted for the discriminatory practice of prescribing routine breast cancer screening for women but not for men?

Some racial and ethnic groups have higher incidence and mortality from various diseases than the national average.

The rates of death from cardiovascular diseases are about 30 percent higher among black adults than among white adults. Cervical cancer rates are five times greater among Vietnamese women in the U.S. than among white women.

Pima Indians of Arizona have the world’s highest known diabetes rates. Prostate cancer is nearly twice as common among black men as it is among white men.

Using a cheap-to-observe attribute, such as race, as a proxy for a costly-to-observe attribute, such as the probability of some disease, can assist medical providers in the delivery of more effective medical services.

For example, just knowing that a patient is a black man causes a physician to be alert to the prospect of prostate cancer.

The unintelligent might call this racial profiling, but it’s really prostate cancer profiling.

In the real world, there are many attributes correlated with race and sex.

Jews are 3 percent of the U.S. population but 35 percent of our Nobel Prize winners.

Blacks are 13 percent of our population but about 74 percent of professional basketball players and about 69 percent of professional football players. Male geniuses outnumber female geniuses 7-to1. Women have wider peripheral vision than men. Men have better distance vision than women.

The bottom line is that people differ significantly by race and sex. Just knowing the race or sex of an individual may on occasion allow us to guess about something not readily observed.

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

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Nation & WORLD

NEWS IN IMAGES

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Boys play on a wrecked car in the rebel held besieged Douma neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria April 1.

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Sally Goodsir, assistant curator of Decorative Arts, holds a London Underground sign presented to Queen Elizabeth.

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A man carries his pet cat as he walk under the cherry blossoms at Tongji University in Shanghai, China April 4.

Lithuania says Russia has ability to launch Baltic attack in 24 hours

South Korean liberal wins party primary, poised to become president

Poland accuses Russian air traffic controllers over Smolensk air crash

Frantic rescuers dig for Colombia flood victims, 254 dead

Vilnius, Lithuania Russia has developed the capability to launch an attack on the Baltic states with as little as 24 hours’ notice, limiting NATO’s options to having military forces already deployed in the region, Lithuania’s intelligence service said on Monday. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, annexed by the Soviet Union in the 1940s but now part of both NATO and the EU, have been increasingly nervous since the Russian takeover of Crimea in 2014.

Seoul, South Korea South Korean human rights lawyer Moon Jae-in won the liberal Democratic Party primary vote on Monday, setting him to be the next president and perhaps take a softer line on North Korea. Moon has been leading in opinion polls ahead of the May 9 election to succeed impeached Park Geun-hye, who was dismissed last month over a corruption scandal involving family-run conglomerates, or chaebol.

Warsaw, Poland Polish prosecutors said on Monday they would press charges against two Russian air traffic controllers of deliberately causing a 2010 plane crash that killed Poland’s president and 95 other people. The crash near Smolensk in western Russia killed the Polish President Lech Kaczynski and his wife, as well as the central bank chief, top army brass and several lawmakers.

Mocoa, Colombia Families and rescuers searched desperately on Sunday through mud-plastered rubble for victims of flooding and landslides that killed 254 people, injured hundreds and devastated entire neighborhoods. Several rivers burst their banks near the southwestern city of Mocoa in the early hours of Saturday, sending water, mud and debris crashing down streets and into houses as people slept.

Child killed, 12 people injured by carbon monoxide in Michigan motel Niles, Mich.

A 13-year-old boy was killed and 12 people were taken to hospitals for treatment due to a carbon monoxide leak in a Michigan motel on Saturday, police and hospital officials said.

Six of those taken to hospitals for treatment were children between the ages of 12 and 14 years old, police said.

St. Petersburg metro blast suspect likely born in central Asia Officials said they were treating the blast as an act of terrorism, but there was no official confirmation of link to Islamist radicals

election which President Vladimir Putin is expected to win.

By Denis Pinchuk and Olga Dzyubenko Reuters

Putin visit “noteworthy”

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T. PETERSBURG, Russia — Russia’s state investigative committee has confirmed Akbarzhon Jalilov as the man behind the St. Petersburg metro blast, confirming an earlier statement from Kyrgyzstan’s security services. The committee said in a statement its investigation had identified Jalilov, whose genetic traces were also found on a bag containing an explosive device.

“From the genetic evidence and the surveillance cameras there is reason to believe that the person behind the terrorist act in the train carriage was the same one who left a bag with an explosive device at the Ploshchad Vosstaniya station,” the statement added.

The explosion on Tuesday in the middle of the afternoon occurred when the train was in a tunnel deep underground, amplifying the force of the blast. The carriage door was blown off, and witnesses described seeing injured passengers with bloodied and blackened bodies.

State investigative authorities said fragments of the body of the suspect had been found among the dead, indicating that he was a suicide bomber.

The National Anti-Terrorist Committee said on Monday an explosive device had been found at another station,

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A man reacts next to a memorial site for the victims of a blast in St. Petersburg metro, at Tekhnologicheskiy institut metro station in St. Petersburg, April 4.

hidden in a fire extinguisher, but it had been defused. It was unclear who had placed that device and no arrests have been made.

Russia has been on alert against attacks in reprisal for its military intervention in Syria, where Moscow’s forces have been supporting troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad against Western-backed armed groups as well as the hardline Islamic State (IS) which

grew out of the conflict.

IS, now under attack by all sides in Syria’s multi-faceted war, has repeatedly threatened revenge and been linked to recent bombings elsewhere in Europe.

If it is confirmed that the metro bomber was linked to radical Islamists, it could provoke anger among some Russians at Moscow’s decision to intervene in Syria, a year before an

Russia’s health minister Veronika Skvortsova said on Tuesday that the death toll from the blast, which hit at 2:40 p.m. had risen to 14, with 50 wounded.

Passengers were seen hammering at the windows of one closed carriage after the train pulled into the station.

Russian TV said many suffered lacerations from glass shards and metal.

President Putin, who was visiting St. Petersburg at the time of the blast, went to the site late on Monday.

The Kremlin said it was “noteworthy” that Putin had been in the city. It did not elaborate, but said such attacks on Russia were a challenge for every citizen, including the president.

Two years ago, Islamic State said it had brought down a plane carrying Russian tourists home from a Red Sea resort. All 224 people on board the flight were killed.

Monday’s blast raised security fears beyond Russian frontiers. France, which has itself suffered a series of attacks, announced additional security measures in Paris.

Russian officials received a warning of a possible second attack at the same Sennaya Ploshchad metro station on Tuesday but that alert was later lifted and the station reopened.

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Complete breakdown of Masters 2017, Pages 4-5

“With three minutes to play we had a timeout and I said if you would have told us we were going to be in this situation on the first day of school, meeting at my house, we would have taken it. I didn’t do one other daggum thing. These guys made big-time plays.”

Roy Williams, UNC head coach

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North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams puts the net around the neck of North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) while celebrating beating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Monday.

Hicks bounces back to help Tar Heels to national title win After struggling through most of the NCAA tournament, Isaiah Hicks comes up huge to give Heels sixth national championship

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal HOENIX — Isaiah Hicks had one of the worst games a college basketball player could imagine on Saturday P when he made just one of his 12 field goal attempts in North

Carolina’s national semifinal victory against Oregon.

The only redeeming factor of an otherwise forgettable performance is that he still had another game left in which to redeem himself. It took some time for that to happen. He missed his first three shots in Monday’s national championship matchup with Gonzaga.

But the senior forward finally heated up by making five of his last seven from the floor, including perhaps the biggest basket of the season and his career to help the Tar Heels cut down the nets at University of Phoenix Stadium with a 71-65 victory.

“Isaiah, my boy has been struggling like a dog but tonight he looked like a greyhound there a couple of times at the end,” coach Roy Williams said. “I told him [Monday] morning, your last high school game you won the state championship and he had like 34 points and 30 rebounds.

I told him I would take that tonight.

“He didn’t really give that to us, but he was big for us and made a couple of big, big baskets down the stretch.”

The first came just before halftime and sparked a surge that saw UNC cut a seven-point deficit down to three at the break. Then with six and a half minutes remaining, Hicks beat the shot-clock buzzer with a short jumper from the left baseline to put the Tar Heels ahead by four.

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“I don’t think anybody can really explain that feeling.

Everybody on the floor was tearing up with seven seconds left. It was so hard to keep yourself together because you knew you were that close.”

Theo Pinson, UNC guard

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Kennedy Meeks’ rebounds in the 2017 NCAA Tournament, a single-season UNC record

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Or mor points scored by Joel Berry in back-to-back title games, the first to do so since Bill Walton in 1972-73

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National Championships won by Roy Wiliams, surpassing Dean Smith for the most by a single coach at UNC

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Only four other teams won the title after being the runner-up the previous season.

Brothers Britt, Jenkins now have matching set of championship rings

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal PHOENIX — All Nate Britt could do last April was watch from the North Carolina bench as his adopted brother Kris Jenkins made the 3-pointer at the buzzer that broke his team’s heart and gave Villanova the college basketball national championship.

Monday night at University of Phoenix Stadium, Jenkins returned the favor.

Sitting in the first row courtside behind the Tar Heels bench, wearing a UNC South Region championship shirt and hat, Jenkins cheered Britt on as he and his teammates won a title of their own with a 71-65 win against Gonzaga.

It was a special moment for both brothers, especially Britt, who still had a hard time believing his family’s good fortune in the immediate aftermath of his elusive crown.

“I think what we did was nearly impossible, especially with us meeting up in the championship last year and then for us to win it this year,” the senior guard said. “I think you can only give that praise to the Lord.”

Britt scored two points with two rebounds and two assists in 13 minutes of Monday’s title-clinching victory, but he has been a valued reserve whose role varies from game-to-game for the majority of his four seasons with the Tar Heels.

In Saturday’s national semifinal victory against Oregon, the 6-foot playmaker keyed an important late firsthalf stretch in which UNC turned an eight-point deficit into a three-point halftime lead while scoring five points and handing out three assists in 22 minutes.

“We can have different guys step up on any night, See britt, page B8

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South Carolina: Following South Carolina women’s basketball’s win in the national championship game, the state of South Carolina now holds titles in three different sports: football (Clemson), baseball (Coastal Carolina) and women’s basketball.

Lavar Batts: No. 1 high school basketball prospect in the state of North Carolina flipped his commitment from VCU to NC State following the Kevin Keatts hire.

Batts adds point guard depth to a roster that already includes Markell Johnson.

Madison Bumgarner: San Francisco Giants starting pitcher belted two home runs and took a perfect game into the sixth inning on Opening Day. Unfortunately, he took the loss after allowing three earned runs and San Fran’s bullpen imploded.

Carlos Rodon: Former NC State pitcher and current White Sox starter is expected to miss five to six weeks after opening the season on the disabled list due to bursitis in his left biceps.

Adrian Peterson: Free agent running back reportedly visited with the Patriots Monday, but left without a contract in hand. At 32 years old, Peterson is coming off another injury-prone season with the Vikes.

Tony Romo: Former Cowboys starting quarterback plans to retire and join the broadcasting field this fall. Following a preseason injury in 2016, Romo was replaced in the starting role by Offensive Rookie of the Year Dak Prescott. Romo shared a photo on Twitter wearing a CBS blazer.

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski continues to have the best year for any human ever. Gronk jumped on stage at WrestleMania, bullrushing a wrestler in an impromptu match. He then stole Tom Brady’s previously stolen Super Bowl jersey before getting tackled to the ground at Fenway Park for Boston’s Opening Day ceremonies.

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“Let me think on it. Again, I don’t know that we’re going to get invited. I really don’t.”

Roy Williams when asked if the Tar Heels will visit the White House after winning the national title.

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“I think it’s comical that people are saying I’m having a down year.”

Warriors guard Stephen Curry on criticism that his value has decreased in Golden State with Kevin Durant on the roster.

NBA

300 Amount of 3-pointers made by Warriors guard Stephen Curry with more than a week remaining in the NBA regular season.

Curry surpassed the 300 mark for the second straight season after breaking the record with 402 last year. No other player in NBA history has ever made more than 300 treys in a single season. So much for that down season for the Charlotte native.

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Adidas is pulling out all the stops for the Masters with a pimento cheeseinspired golf shoe. The shoe is all white on the outside to symbolize the sandwich’s white bread while the shoe’s sole actually sports images of the $1.50 delicacies.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. had yet another issue with Ryan Blaney at Martinsville as the second-year driver made contact and spun Earnhardt out. Following the race, Junior tweeted out a photo of a rejected call from Blaney, which read, “Too soon ol boy. #Declined”

Braves catcher Tyler Flowers set up several feet behind home plate to receive a ball thrown from Ender Inciarte to tag out a runner at the plate, allowing the Mets’ first run of the game on Opening Day. The bottom promptly fell out on the Braves, allowing five more runs in a 6-0 loss to New York at Citi Field following Julio Teheran’s scoreless six innings. Such is life for Braves fans. At least SunTrust Park will be opening on April 14.

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What we learned from the NC State Kay Yow Spring Game

By R. Cory Smith North State Journal ALEIGH — The NC State Kay Yow Spring Game was confusR ing and a bit befuddling at times,

but it offered a glimpse at one of the most experienced teams ever in Raleigh.

Oh, and Kyle Bambard. A lot of Kyle Bambard.

All four quarters offered a different format and some serious athleticism from the expected stars on the offensive side of the ball.

The fourth quarter was a proving ground for the senior-laden defense, which forced a fumble and barely gave an inch to the offense when it was given the chance to tackle.

Here’s a look at the highlights from the 32-26 win for the Red team (offense) over the White team (defense).

Bambard boasts big boot Following a season where Kyle Bambard was one of the most embattled players on the entire Wolfpack roster, the junior kicker looked solid on Saturday. Going 6-for-7 on the afternoon, including a 47-yarder, Bambard drew some eyeballs with his accuracy.

“To end spring on a high note was great,” Bambard said. “Football aside, it was great to have the fan support. Really loved the support from them and my team.”

The lone kick Bambard missed was a 37-yarder near the end of the third quarter — his fifth of the afternoon. He immediately answered with a 40-yard make on the following drive after Dave Doeren sent him right back out.

After a season where he admits he didn’t live up to his own expectations, Bambard said he worked tirelessly in the offseason to improve.

“Regardless of how I did last season, I would have come right back, put my head down and went to work,” Bambard said. “I was really happy to end spring on a high note, but that doesn’t mean I’ve made it by any means. ... [The 47-yarder] was huge, going into the wind a little bit. But that didn’t change anything for me.”

Nyheim Hines officially makes move to tailback The Matt Dayes era in Raleigh

is officially over. Saturday’s Spring Game was the first without Dayes on the roster since 2012 and also saw Reggie Gallaspy and Dakwa Nichols not take a snap due to injury.

That has left a hole at tailback and allows for Nyheim Hines to move back to his true position.

Hines took the first two snaps out of the backfield, running hard for a few short scampers in the non-tackle drills. While he wasn’t able to show off his ability to shed tackles, Hines believes he can play a huge role in the backfield.

“It’s going to be hard to replace Matt [Dayes],” Hines said. “We’re going to try as a group to try to do what Matt did as one person. I don’t know how he did it all last year, but he was an amazing player. Honestly, I’m just trying to do my job and do everything I can to help this team win and have a successful year.”

Hines’ overall impact on the game was limited as the backfield situation heading into the game was already ravaged enough. He was pulled out of the game early on and was out of pads in the second half while players like East Wake product Damontay Rhem took over.

If the past is any indication of the future, the move will be a huge one for Hines.

The 4-star all-purpose back from Garner scored 49 touchdowns out of the backfield in high school.

Blessed with unreal speed, Hines could be one of the biggest weapons for the Pack this fall after adding muscle over the last two years.

“It’s definitely fun,” Hines said with a smile. “I’ve played running back my entire life. So carrying the ball and running between tackles is something I’m used to.”

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Jerod Fernandez (4), left, and Jaylen Samuels (1), right, congratulate each other after the spring football game at NC State on Saturday.

ter wideout this offseason.

“One of my biggest focuses was just being fundamentally sound in the game,” Harmon said. “I don’t want to just be known as the guy making crazy catches. I really worked on my routes and really reading defenses. I want to be a smarter player overall.”

Defense shows out in fourth quarter

Kelvin Harmon is still a home run threat Speaking of weapons for the Wolfpack, Kelvin Harmon proved on Saturday that he didn’t take his foot off the gas pedal this offseason.

Harmon, who posted 427 receiving yards and five touchdowns last season, shined in the Spring Game with a 46-yard touchdown catch. The touchdown came from Gavin Locklear, who took the ball on a reverse and heaved it across the middle of the field.

Harmon came down with a circus catch over his defender and landed in the end zone.

Quarterback Ryan Finley (15) cheers after scoring a touchdown during the spring football game at NC State on Saturday.

“When you’ve got Kelvin on the outside, he makes it so easy,” Locklear said. “All you’ve got to do is give him a chance on a 50-50 ball and he’s going to do everything he can to come down with it. Before the play, I was just like ‘It’s the Spring Game, we’re just trying to have fun.’ Of course he made the catch. That’s what he does.”

The Pack ran a similar play last season against ECU, so it was

clearly in the playbook. But the bigger story wasn’t necessarily the trickery, it was Harmon’s freakish athleticism.

While he may not be as consistent as fellow receiving threats Stephen Louis or Jaylen Samuels, Harmon put up the second-most yards per catch last season with 17.1. Already proving that he’s a home-run threat for the Wolfpack, Harmon set out to be an even bet-

Durham Bulls hopeful for return to International League playoffs Seven of Tampa’s top eight prospects open the year on the Bulls’ roster

By Shawn Krest North State Journal In Jared Sandberg’s two seasons as Durham Bulls manager, the team has yet to make the International League playoffs.

The early end to the baseball season is something new for Durham. In Charlie Montoyo’s — Sandberg’s predecessor — eight years at the helm, the Bulls missed the playoffs just once.

With a roster stacked with the best prospects in the Tampa organization, the third time just might be the charm for Sandberg. Here’s a look at the players to watch when the Bulls return to the DBAP on April 10.

batters with no walks in his Major League debut last September.

The Price is right

Who are you working for

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Fans pack the stadium in the first inning of the baseball game between the Durham Bulls and the Norfolk Tides at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on May 7, 2016.

At the 2014 trade deadline, the Rays traded away former Bulls’ ace and American League Cy Young Award winner David Price. It was the typical star-for-prospects trade that rebuilding teams use to invest in the future. Well, the future arrives in Durham this spring, as shortstop Willy Adames, the centerpiece of the Price trade, joins the Bulls. Adames is the top prospect in the Rays organization and the 19th-best prospect in baseball, according to MLB. com.

Jack Bauer thrilled viewers as the main character, played by Kiefer Sutherland, in the primetime series 24.

First-baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers could bring just as much excitement to fans at the DBAP. The No. 4 prospect in the Rays system is No. 73 in all of baseball and nearly made the Rays in spring training, after hitting four home runs for the big club in Grapefruit League play.

Can’t have enough pitching

Casey Gillaspie was the Tampa Minor League Player of the Year last season and joined the Bulls last July, hitting .307 for the team. The switch-hitting first baseman is the No. 5 prospect in the system and should provide power for the Bulls lineup.

In addition to the top position player in the Rays system, the Bulls will have the top pitching prospect — eventually.

Jose De Leon starts the year on the disabled list, but he’s expected to move into the Durham rotation when he gets healthy. The Rays acquired the righthander in an offseason trade with the Dodgers, where he broke some of Clayton Kershaw’s minor league strikeout records. He struck out nine

Casey at the bat

Returning to the mound Righthander Jacob Faria has rocketed through the Rays system and arrived in Durham in the middle of last

season, going 4-4 with a 3.72 ERA. The No. 6 prospect in the system, he went 17-4 two seasons ago and is expected to anchor the Bulls starting rotation.

Hu’s the boss Another top prospect the Rays were able to grab in a rebuilding trade is Chih-Wei Hu. The righthander in No. 7 in the system. Hu came over from the Twins in 2015 and was chosen for the MLB Futures Game on All-Star Weekend last season.

He led the Double-A Southern League in ERA last year and will join Faria, Taylor Guerrieri, Southern League pitcher of the Year Ryan Yarbrough and MLB vet Chase Whitley in the rotation. The deep staff allowed the team to move Jamie Schultz (No. 8 in the system), who led the IL in strikeouts last season, to the bullpen to become the Bulls’ closer.

With seven of the Rays’ top eight prospects and a deep pitching staff, the Bulls should be favored to end their twoyear postseason drought and once again strike fear in the heart of International League opponents.

The 2017 Wolfpack defense is one of the deepest and most experienced ever, but it wasn’t exactly able to shine on Saturday with limited tackling drills.

It took three quarters before the defense could tackle, but it wasted no time on Saturday. Sure, it was mostly second-string players on both sides of the ball, but it provided a look at players that will be in the regular rotation for the Wolfpack.

Players like Jerod Fernandez and Bradley Chubb were all over the field throughout the game, but the fourth-quarter defense didn’t give an inch to the offense. Several players combined for — by my count, because official statistics weren’t kept — three tackles for loss, one sack and a forced fumble in the fourth.

This year’s defense is loaded with senior talent and experience all over the field, but it clearly doesn’t stop there. Doeren and Dave Huxtable have built up the defense for 2017, but the talent behind them is ready to step into action if necessary.

Marques Bolden announces plans to return to Duke

By Shawn Krest North State Journal DURHAM — In a surprise move, freshman center Marques Bolden announced that he plans to return to Duke next season. The school confirmed the news in a statement on Monday evening.

After a year in which he battled injury and struggled to get consistent playing time, Bolden was rumored to be considering a departure, either to the NBA Draft or a transfer to another school.

Bolden arrived on campus as a five-star center. Like classmates Harry Giles and Jayson Tatum, he was expected to be a one-and-done player with the Blue Devils.

Like Giles and Tatum, Bolden suffered a preseason injury that delayed the start of his college career. A lower-leg problem caused him to miss the first nine games of the season. By the time he had worked himself back into playing shape, he struggled to crack Duke’s playing rotation.

Bolden averaged just 6.5 minutes of playing time a game, averaging 1.5 points and 1.1 rebounds. He didn’t play in the final three games of the season--the ACC Tournament championship game and Duke’s two NCAA Tournament contests. The school released a statement during the tournament saying that Bolden was suffering from an illness.

Since the end of the season, and Giles and Tatum’s declarations for the NBA Draft, rumors have swirled about Bolden’s future. On Sunday, a well-known internet message board cited team sources claiming Bolden would transfer to another school.

Perhaps in response to that report, Duke confirmed that Bolden would return for his sophomore season.

“Despite rumors about my future that have circulated in recent days, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be returning to Duke for my sophomore year,” Bolden said in the statement. “I have unbelievable support from my family, teammates and coaches. I’m ready to get to work for next season and I’m excited for what should be a great year for our program.”

“We’re thrilled that Marques will continue to be part of our program,” coach Mike Krzyzewski said in the school statement. “In addition to being a talented basketball player, he’s an outstanding young man from a great family. It’s unfortunate that his freshman season was impacted by injury, but he has an opportunity to have a great summer and a special sophomore season.”

Sophomore center Chase Jeter already announced his plans to transfer. Bolden will battle for playing time in the middle next season with five-star signee Wendell Carter Jr., who scored 10 points in last week’s McDonald’s High School All-America Game.

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Dustin Johnson of the U.S. hits off the 14th tee during Monday practice rounds for the 2017 Masters at Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Ga. on Monday.

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Bubba Watson, Scott Piercy and Steve Stricker exit the course over the Nelson Bridge over Rae’s Creek on the 13th hole as thunderstorms caused play to be suspended during a practice round at The Masters at Augusta National Golf Course on Monday in Augusta, Ga.

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UGUSTA, Ga. — The course was under water as of Monday afternoon, but it hasn’t tempered the annual excitement for the most important golf tournament on the calendar. The Masters are about to be underway, but it might have a slightly different feel as golfers and patrons alike may be forced to fight off rather difficult conditions, relative to early April in Augusta.

Tornado warnings and heavy rain on Monday gave way to a delightful day on Tuesday, but Wednesday is expected to provide more storms for the par-3 contest, followed by heavy winds for the first two rounds.

It’s a Tiger-less tournament as well, with Tiger Woods having withdrawn from the field well in advance of the start here in Augusta. There are still plenty of huge names in this venerable tournament, though, including a lot of prominent golfers who are considered the best bets to win by Las Vegas. There are also some sleepers to watch and a few of the usual suspects you’ll see lingering around Augusta with multiple green jackets. — NSJ Staff

2017 Masters Preview the best bets Dustin Johnson

Rory McIlroy

Best Masters Finish: 4th (2016) Odds: 5-1 The No. 1 golfer in the world hasn’t been cooling down heading into Augusta, having won the WGC match play championships. Johnson’s power could absolutely result in him overpowering Augusta and leaving himself in a position for a lot of short wedge shots.

Best Masters Finish: 4th (2015) Odds: 7-1 There is only one major that eludes the 27-year-old superstar and it lies here in Augusta. He’s played well here before and should have won the tournament but couldn’t close. There are few golfers who can get as hot as Rory can get, and it would hardly be surprising to see him finally don a green jacket by Sunday.

Jordan Spieth Best Masters Finish: 1st (2015) Odds: 7-1

Jason Day Best Masters Finish: T-2 (2011) Odds: 16-1

Hideki Matsuyama Best Masters Finish: 5th (2015) Odds: 16-1

The demons will be courting Spieth for this tournament, as the youngster with a green jacket tries to shrug off a brutal loss to Danny Willett in 2016 that saw him splash down at No. 12 before giving up what should have been a victory lap on the back nine for an all-time gag. He can put a lot of concerns to rest with a strong tournament here.

A massive name among a group of talented young players, but Day comes into this tournament with some major concerns thanks to his mother battling lung cancer. Day left the WGC match play event early because he was too emotional.

Perhaps he channels that into his second major win.

Interesting spot here for Matsuyama, who has traditionally been a sleeper type when it comes to major tournaments, but has yet to actually break through and win one. He’s an extremely consistent player and has played well at Augusta the last two times out, recording a T-7 in 2016 and a 5th place finish in 2015.

Rickie Fowler

Adam Scott

Justin Rose

the usual suspects Phil Mickelson Best Masters Finish: 1st (2004, 2006, 2010) Odds: 25-1 Give Mickelson the Rodney Dangerfield Award for this year, because it’s inconceivable that he would be getting such good odds considering his history in Augusta. On the other hand, Mickelson hasn’t won here since 2010, he’s 46 years old and his last major win was in 2013.

Bubba Watson Best Masters Finish: 1st (2012, 2014) Odds: 30-1

Best Masters Finish: T-5 (2014) Odds: 28-1

Best Masters Finish: 1st (2013) Odds: 28-1

Best Masters Finish: T2 (2015) Odds: 28-1

The mercurial lefty is a twotime winner capable of getting scorching hot on any golf course, but perhaps more so at Augusta than anywhere else. For whatever reason, the course simply agrees with him. If you want consistency, please look elsewhere: Bubba has two top-10 finishes in majors since 2011 and both are his Masters wins.

Fowler followed up an incredible 2014 — four top-five finishes in majors — with a miserable 2015 and an even worse 2016. He was all set to break through several years ago and things have hit a major snag. He’s playing well lately, but the missed cut from last year looms large. He might need to play well this weekend to gain trust.

The dazzling Aussie was a darling for a few short years in Augusta before winning the Masters in 2013, but he hasn’t finished well here lately, checking in at 14th in 2014, 38th in 2015 and 42nd in 2016. That’s not a great trend, even with four different top-10 finishes in majors over the past three years.

He’s been around for a while, but he’s “only” 36 years old and has been quietly impressive at Augusta over the last half decade. His worst finish at this tournament since 2011 is T-25, and he has three top10 finishes over that span as well. A very consistent contender.

Justin Thomas

Brandt Snedeker

Louis Oosthuizen

Brooks Koepka

sleepers John Rahm Best Masters Finish: N/A Odds: 18-1 The hottest name on the tour right now, Rahm wasn’t even on the board in early January for the first release of Masters odds. But he’s playing so well and mashing the ball that he’s risen to one of the top 10 guys expected to win the tournament in Vegas.

That might be a bit much hype for someone who’s never played Augusta.

Best Masters Finish: T39 (2016) Odds: 25-1 Only one time has he played in the Masters, and it did finish a top-40 finish, but he’s getting a ton of love from Vegas, checking in as one of the higher favorites to get consideration here. Thomas has two wins on tour this season and is currently seventh in the world.

Best Masters Finish: T3 (2008) Odds: 50-1 Two top-10 finishes at the Masters in the past four years, this is a place that Snedeker regards as extremely special thanks to his Southern upbringing. Once a young star on the tour, he’s now 36 and still looking for that elusive first major win, despite having won the Fed Ex Cup in 2012.

Best Masters Finish: T2 (2012) Odds: 55-1 Always a sneaky contender for any major tournament, Louis O has been in the top 20 of majors four times in the past two years, including a pair of top five finishes. But he hasn’t been particularly dominant at the Masters recently, managing just one top-15 finish since he recorded the second-place spot in 2012.

Best Masters Finish: T21 (2016) Odds: 66-1 A real long-shot to win the tournament here, Koepka has the power to show up and dominate, but whether he can actually sustain a consistent game across four days remains to be seen. A fan favorite, he has all the tools to put together a major win, but has never finished inside the top 20 at Augusta.

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Washington Nationals season preview

By David Driver The Sports Xchange The Washington Nationals won the National League East for the third time in five years, this time winning in veteran skipper Dusty Baker’s first year. But once again, the club dint’ win a playoff series.

In the hopes of obtaining that elusive postseason win, there was some change for Baker’s second season in the nation’s capital.

Among the new faces in the everyday lineup are center fielder Adam Eaton and catcher Matt Wieters. In addition, Trea Turner, who played mostly center field as a rookie last year, will start at shortstop after he hit .342 with 33 steals in 73 games last season.

Eaton was acquired during the winter meetings in December as the Nationals sent young pitchers Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez and Dane Dunning to the Chicago White for the veteran outfielder.

The trade meant the loss of Giolito and Lopez, who both made their major league debuts in 2016.

“Adam is a real good (addition) for us,” Rizzo said during spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida. “He grinds out at-bats.

He plays a great center field. He brings a lot of dynamics to the ballclub. He gives us another quality at-bat in the lineup. He will be a great grinder at the plate.”

Wieters was signed as a free agent in February after he spent all of his big league career just north of Washington with the Baltimore Orioles. He is a switch-hitter who has taken a hit from the sabermetrics folks due to poor pitch-framing.

“He was several weeks behind when he came here,” Rizzo said.

“There is a big learning curve for him. He is a fine catcher who calls a great game. He makes our lineup stronger and longer. He will be one of the leaders in the clubhouse. He is a great addition to the ballclub.”

The other returning regulars include several big personalities and/or contracts: right fielder Bryce Harper, left fielder Jayson Werth and starters Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg.

Harper dropped to .243 with 24 homers last year after he was the Most Valuable Player in 2015.

Werth hit .244 with 28 doubles and 21 homers last year. Scherzer was the Cy Young Award winner as he went 20-7 with a 2.96 ERA

while Strasburg, who will make the Opening Day start Monday against the Miami Marlins, was 15-4 with 3.60 ERA in 24 starts in 2016.

Scherzer came to camp with a fracture on his right finger but pitched five scoreless innings on March 27 against the New York Mets. “I am on pace to start the season,” Scherzer said. “Our core is intact. We are always going to be fighting in September.”

First baseman Ryan Zimmerman looks to bounce back after hitting .218 with 15 homers in 115 games last season. “Zim has been working on his approach and his mechanics,” Rizzo said. “He likes where his stroke is. He will be ready when the bell rings.”

The big question mark is who will be the closer for the Nationals.

Mark Melancon was acquired in a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the Colorado native signed a four-year deal with the San Francisco Giants, and the Nationals also lost out on free agent Kenley Jansen — who stayed with the Dodgers. “We made competitive offers to both,” Rizzo said.

Koda Glover is the long-term hope at the position, and Shawn Kelley was considered a candidate too, but just days before the season began, Baker named Blake Treinen the closer for Opening Day.

Roster report ROTATION: 1. RHP Stephen Strasburg 2. RHP Tanner Roark 3. RHP Max Scherzer 4. LHP Gio Gonzalez 5. RHP Joe Ross BULLPEN: RHP Koda Glover RHP Blake Treinen RHP Shawn Kelley LHP Enny Romero LHP Sammy Solis RHP Joe Blanton RHP Trevor Gott LINEUP: 1. SS Trea Turner 2. CF Adam Eaton 3. RF Daniel Murphy 4. 2B Bryce Harper 5. 3B Anthony Rendon 6. LF Jayson Werth 7. 1B Ryan Zimmerman 8. C Matt Wieters

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) connects for a double during the first inning against the Washington Nationals in a spring training game at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fl. on Mar. 30, 2017.

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MLB Team Report ROOKIE WATCH: RHP Koda Glover rose quickly through the Nationals system, starting at Class A Potomac of the Carolina League in 2016 and ending up in Washington by the end of the year. An eighth-round pick out of Oklahoma State in 2015, he was the second member of that draft class to make the majors. He was 3-1 with eight saves and a 2.25 ERA in 40 minor league games last year then struggled with the Nationals.

Glover was 2-0 in 19 games and blew both save chances for the Nationals, while compiling a 5.03 ERA. Glover got the last four outs in a 6-0 win Monday over the New York Mets. “Last year is in the past.

My focus is on staying healthy and seeing what I can do for the team this year,” he said during spring training.

ON THE RISE: RHP Tanner Roark continues to impress as a former 25th-round pick of the Texas Rangers in 2008.

The University of Illinois product was 16-10 with a 2.83 ERA last season in 34 games, with 33 starts. Roark gave up 173 hits in 210 innings and was named to the USA team for the World Baseball Classic held this spring as the Americans won the gold medal.

Roark was acquired in a trade from Texas in 2010 and won 15 games in his first year as a starter in 2014.

He was relegated to the bullpen

for most of the 2015 season, then was back in the rotation last year.

There is no reason to believe Roark won’t continue to be one of the top starters in the National League in 2017.

BACKSLIDING: LF Jayson Werth will begin the last year of his seven-year contract that he signed before the 2011 season. The Nationals took some hits for the big contract, but Werth has been part of three division titles for an organization that had won none before he came. Werth was moved from right field to left field to allow Bryce Harper to play right prior to the 2015 season.

Last year, Werth hit .244 with 28 doubles and 21 homers and there is reason to believe he could slip in those numbers this year, as he hit .174 in his first 19 spring training games over 46 at-bats. Werth also showed signs of less range in the outfield last year, especially early in the season.

PLAYER NOTES: • RHP Max Scherzer threw two no-hitters in 2015 and then fanned 20 Detroit Tigers early last season.

He was the only National League pitcher to win 20 games last season and he won the Cy Young Award last year, giving him awards in each league. Scherzer pitched five scoreless innings against the New York Mets on Monday in spring training and is slated to pitch Saturday against the Boston Red Sox at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. If all goes well, he would pitch against the Miami Marlins in the third game of the

season.

• RF Bryce Harper was the Player of the Month last April when he hit .286 with nine homers. But he hit 15 homers the rest of the way and many felt Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon messed with his psyche when he was pitched around during a May series.

Harper ended up at .243 in 147 games with 24 doubles, two triples, 24 homers and 86 RBIs and will look to come closer to his 2015 numbers when he was MVP with an average of .330 and 42 homers.

•SS Trea Turner was a Rookie of the Year candidate last season even though he played in just 73 games with Washington. He only played a few games in center field in the minors but that is where he was used most the year for the Nationals. With the trade of shortstop Danny Espinosa to the Angels, Turner will move to short this year — the position that he played at North Carolina State before he was a first-round pick of the San Diego Padres. Turner had a .937 OPS last year with Washington and stole 33 bases in 39 tries. Turner hit .342 last season with 14 doubles, eight triples and 13 homers in 307 at-bats.

• 2B Daniel Murphy built on his postseason success of 2015 with the New York Mets and was one of the top hitters in the majors last season. His approach is to pull the ball into the air — easier said than done — but he had a .985 OPS and a .595 slugging mark with 47 doubles, five triples and 25 homers.

Atlanta Braves season preview

By Guy Curtwright The Sports Xchange LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves have confidence that the offensive improvement they showed the final two months a year ago wasn’t a mirage, and they think that the three stop-gap veteran starters added for 2017 will stabilize the rotation.

As such, the Braves could outperform most predictions and avoid a third straight losing season as they move into their new suburban ballpark just outside Atlanta.

The Braves won 20 of their last 30 games in 2016 to finish 37-35 after the All-Star break, and that took some of the sting away from another season of more than 90 loses.

“We had a really good second half,” Braves president of baseball operations John Hart said. “The players feel that they can compete and win this year.”

The Braves went from averaging 3.4 runs per game to 5.2 after acquiring veteran outfielder Matt Kemp from the San Diego Padres and promoting shortstop Dansby Swanson from the minors.

First baseman Freddie Freeman thrived with Kemp batting behind him and center fielder Ender Inciarte got red hot batting leadoff.

“We all liked where we were at the end of last season,” said manager Brian Snitker.

The pitching remained iffy in 2016 and most of the young mound talent the Braves acquired in their rebuild is still a year or more away.

That’s why the Braves signed uber-vets Bartolo Colon and R.A. Dickey (both over 40 years old) and traded for Jamie Garcia.

“We added three veteran pitchers and didn’t touch our farm system,” general manager John Coppolella said. “I think we’ve given ourselves a much better chance to compete this year.”

Two-time All-Star Julio Teheran

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) reacts against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning at Champion Stadium in Lake Buena Vista, Fl. on Mar. 16, 2017.

Roster report ROTATION: 1. RHP Julio Teheran 2. RHP Bartolo Colon 3. LHP Jaime Garcia 4. RHP R.A. Dickey 5. RHP Mike Foltynewicz BULLPEN: RHP Jim Johnson (closer) RHP Arodys Vizcaino RHP Jose Ramirez LHP Eric O’Flaherty LHP Ian Krol RHP Josh Collmenter RHP Chaz Roe or RHP David Hernandez LHP Kevin Chapman LINEUP: 1. CF Ender Inciarte 2. SS Dansby Swanson 3. 1B Freddie Freeman 4. LF Matt Kemp 5. RF Nick Markakis 6. 2B Brandon Phillips 7. 3B Adonis Garcia 8. C Tyler Flowers

and Mike Foltynewicz, impressive this spring, fill out the rotation and veteran Jim Johnson was re-signed as the closer.

If the Braves win 80 or more games, though, it likely will be because of their lineup, which was further boosted with the addition of second baseman Brandon Phillips.

“I feel we can go out there and win, especially with these veteran guys we brought in,” said Kemp.

“Hopefully the last two months (of 2016) can be a whole season.”

“When we traded for Matt, it showed we were ready to win,” said Freeman, who had 34 homers and hit .302 a year ago after batting .365 in the final 50 games. “The optimism is high. It should be an exciting season.”

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BACKSLIDING:

MLB Team Report ROOKIE WATCH: SS Dansby Swanson, 22, just got under the limit to still be a rookie this season when he hit .302 in 129 at-bats and also more than held his own defensively last season. The Braves pulled a heist when they obtained the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 draft from Arizona along with CF Ender Inciarte in a trade for RHP Shelby Miller. Swanson, fully recovered after missing two weeks in spring training with a side strain, is sure to be a fan favorite at the team’s new ballpark in suburban Cobb County, where the former Vanderbilt All-American grew up.

ON THE RISE: CF Ender Inciarte, 26, hit .341 in the second half after an early DL stint to finish at .291 with a .351 on-base percentage and won a Gold Glove in his first year with the Braves. The reward was a five-year contract extension worth $30.5 million. “I think we’ve got one of the best center fielders in all of baseball,” said John Hart, the Braves’ president of baseball operations.

RHP Matt Wisler was the key piece in the return for closer Craig Kimbrel in the trade with the San Diego Padres two years ago and he showed promise as a rookie in 2016. Wisler, 24, took a step back last year, though, as he went 7-13 with a 5.00 ERA and will start this season back in Triple-A. He wouldn’t necessarily be the first starter promoted by the Braves, either.

That could be RHP Aaron Blair or LHP Sean Newcomb.

PLAYER NOTES: • 1B Freddie Freeman should benefit from the Braves’ move to SunTrust Park, which offers a much more intriguing target for lefthanded hitters to shoot for. It is just 375 feet to right-center compared to 395 feet at Turner Field and only 325 feet down the line, although the wall is 16 feet high. Freeman, 27, hit a career-high 34 homers last season, with 16 in the final 50 games, and finished sixth in voting for the National League MVP. • RHP Julio Teheran will become just the third Atlanta pitcher to get four consecutive starts on Opening Day when he faces the Mets in

New York on April 2, joining Greg Maddux (1993-1996) and Rick Mahler (1985-1988). “He’s our guy,” manager Brian Snitker said.

Teheran, 26, made the All-Star Game for the second time last season.

• 2B Brandon Phillips, who grew up just outside Atlanta, will get to play at home this season after a trade from the Cincinnati Reds and the veteran gives the Braves the opportunity to not rush infield prospect Ozzie Albies. “For this year, I think he’s going to be a perfect fit,” said John Hart, the Braves’ president of baseball operations.

“Brandon buys us time.” Phillips, 35, is in the final season of a long-term contract and the Reds are paying all except $1 million of his salary.

• LF Matt Kemp reported to spring training in much better shape than when he was traded to Atlanta by San Diego last season and seems poised for a productive full season if he can stay healthy. Kemp, 32, hit .280 with 12 homers and 39 RBIs in 56 games with the Braves, finishing with 35 homers and 108 RBIs. “I think when Matt came over here, he got a new life,” said John Hart, the Braves’ president of baseball operations.

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Tar Heels have high praise for former assistant McGrath

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North Carolina assistant coach C.B. McGrath, left, talks with head coach Roy Williams during the game against Miami on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.

“[C.B. McGrath] loves working with young people, does see the big picture all the time. He has every skill you’d like a prospective coach to have … if and when that happens.”

Roy Williams, UNC head coach in 1997-98.

Although the UNCW job would be his first as a head coach, aside from his work leading UNC’s junior varsity team, fellow assistant Hubert Davis said that the 41-yearold Indianapolis native has been groomed to eventually make this next career move.

“He’s an incredible coach,” Davis said. “He’s organized, he’s a great motivator, his preparation and effort [are] absolutely fantastic. His knowledge of the game, the Xs and Os are fantastic, too. He is an outstanding coach. He is a head coach that has been an assistant coach here.”

In addition to being a trusted recruiter, his responsibilities with the Tar Heels include preparing scouting reports for future opponents. Known for his sense of humor and easygoing demeanor, McGrath is a popular member of the UNC staff among the players.

“I love C.B.,” reserve point guard and Wilmington native Stilman White said. “He’s honestly one of the five funniest guys I know. He’s so personable. Every single person on the team loves C.B.” Senior guard Nate Britt speculated that McGrath’s new players will take to him quickly, too, though he wondered how much the popular assistant will be once he becomes the man in charge.

“It will be different, because as an assistant there’s not as much pressure on him and I’m sure he has a different role here than he’ll have with him being a head coach,” Britt said. “I don’t know if he’ll be a lot more strict on the guys, because right now he’s the guy who through all our practices that can keep a smile on all the players’ faces.

“He’s the good cop for sure. I’ll definitely want to see how that changes when he’s at UNCW.”

UNC fencer Sarah Hanvey sings national anthem Senior captain one of four student-athletes to perform in Phoenix

By Shawn Krest North State Journal PHOENIX — In February 2016, UNC sabre captain Sarah Hanvy was getting ready to compete at Duke’s Card Gym when, like any good fencer, she saw an opening and exploited it.

“The P.A. system broke,” she said.

That meant that officials couldn’t play the recording of the Star Spangled Banner to start the Duke Dual Meets.

“I’d always wanted to sing the national anthem,” Hanvy said. “I would always joke with my best friend that someday, I’d get my chance. So I made eye contact with her, jumped up and ran down the stairs.”

UNC fencing coach Ron Miller was holding a microphone, as officials discussed how to proceed.

“Coach,” Hanvy said. “I can do it.”

“Are you sure?” Miller asked.

“Yes,” she said. “Give me the microphone.”

Miller surrendered the mic, and Hanvy stepped into the spotlight, without music or anything else.

“And I did it,” she said, “and it was awesome.”

The performance wowed teammates who didn’t know she could sing.

“I used to be in a traveling choir,” Hanvy said. “We performed at the Vatican, and at the White House Christmas party.”

So Hanvy’s latest gig, performing the national anthem with student-athletes representing each of the other three Final Four schools before Saturday’s games in Phoenix, should be no sweat for her.

“Oh no,” she said with a laugh.

“I’m really nervous.”

Hanvy submitted an audition video, along with several other UNC athletes, and got word last Wednesday, three days before the game, that she was chosen.

She was joined by Gonzaga

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HOENIX — Amid the buzz of excitement in North Carolina’s locker room at University of Phoenix Stadium after the Tar Heels’ national championship victory against Gonzaga on Monday, C.B. McGrath stood off to the side, isolated by himself.

It was if the long-time UNC assistant was somehow detached from the celebration, even though he’d had as much to do with the team’s success as anyone in the program.

Earlier in the day he’d officially been confirmed as the next head basketball coach at UNC Wilmington, an occurrence that when combined with the events on the floor in Phoenix, left him both happy and sad as he reached a significant crossroads in his professional career.

“It’s the best way I could have ever dreamed about going out,” McGrath said. “The only time I’ll think of North Carolina basketball from here on out is the 2017 national championship. I’m so happy, but I am ready for the next chapter.”

Even before the new was confirmed, McGrath’s now-former players and coaches with the Tar Heels said they’re convinced he has what it takes to succeed as a head coach at the highest level of college basketball.

“He’s extremely intelligent, very organized, has a passion for the game, has a desire to put teams together and make sacrifices toward a common goal,” McGrath’s current boss Roy Williams said.

“He loves working with young people, does see the big picture all the time. He has every skill you’d like a prospective coach to have.”

McGrath is in his 14th season at UNC, having come over from Kansas along with Williams in 2003.

A former walk-on under Williams with the Jayhawks, McGrath went on to earn a scholarship and become his team’s captain as a senior

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golfer Nina Novilla, Oregon volleyball player Taylor Agost and South Carolina equestrian athlete Aurie Engell Schmieding. The quartet began rehearsing on Friday and gathered on Saturday, three hours before game time, for an on-court run through.

Snags began to crop up almost immediately.

“I’ve never worn an ear monitor before,” Hanvy fretted. She wasn’t alone. All four student athletes struggled to put in both earpieces, while arena staff ran wires up the backs of their shirts to connect battery packs on their waists.

Once the earpieces were figured out, the group ran through the song once before heading to the playing floor. Each of the four singers got to do one stanza as a solo, and Hanvy would be leading off the song.

“I have the lowest voice,” she said, “and since the song starts off in a low register, they gave it to me.”

There was a question about exactly when the colorguard would take the floor, dictating where the singers would be place, and the singers stood, antsy, microphones in hand, while Nantz and the producers worked out the timing.

“Let’s take it from the top,” Nantz said, but again the intro was interrupted with a timing question before a note was sung.

Finally, Arizona State music professor Carole Fitzpatrick, the arranger and advisor for the performers, spoke up. “Can we just get to them and have them run through it,” she implored.

Each singer was allowed to bring one person with them to Phoenix. Sarah brought her boyfriend, Jarrod Thomas, who stood out of the way. Each of the other singers brought their mother or father, however, and parental advice began to flow following the first attempt.

“You all need to hold the microphones at the same distance.”

“The sopranos are drowning ev-

The national anthem is performed by student athletes from each of the schools playing in the Final Four prior to the start of the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday.

eryone else out.”

“That seemed awfully fast.”

Fitzpatrick and her assistant, ASU doctoral student in voice Ryan Downey, tried to keep the quartet’s nerves under control, but it was clear that things were unraveling. Then the microphones cut off for the start of the song and one of the singers was judged to be too sharp.

“You’re trying too hard,” Fitzpatrick told the group. “We need to get this.”

With barely enough room to stand side-by-side, the four singers lined up, with the sign language interpreter perched behind them on a bench, and ran through the anthem again and again.

“It seems really fast,” Oregon’s Agost said after one run-through.

“That’s just your nerves,” Downey assured her, but suddenly, the group was ready to scrap the arrangement and try a slower version. Hanzy, who set the pace as the first singer, said she was willing to try it.

Fitzpatrick eventually convinced the group that the pace was just fine, and, just as importantly, was what they’d been practicing for the last day and a half. It wasn’t the time to rethink things.

Once things began to flow smoothly in Green Room 2, Hanvy brought up the equipment.

“I’d like to work with it again,” she said, “just to get used to it.”

The singers headed back out to courtside and were wired up again.

After two more rehearsals, the group was ready.

“I feel much better about it now,” Hanvy said, and, when the lights came on Saturday evening, the group brought down the house with the performance. Even after all the nerves and struggles, Hanvy said she gets more butterflies before a fencing meet.

“I’m very competitive,” she explained, “and I want to win. Here, with singing, everyone just wants you to do well.”

he’s still the manufacturer’s top dog.

Bad Brad did just that by leading the final 43 laps — 116 total — to hand Ford its first victory at Martinsville since 2002 with Kurt Busch. The victory was Keselowski’s second of the season and Ford’s third on the year, both of which lead the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series through the first seven races.

“It felt like we were due, and if you ever can be, this is probably one of those tracks, and today was one of those days where we persevered in a special way,” Keselowski said. “Very special for a lot of reasons. This is one I’m never going to forget and going to be thankful for a long time.

“One clock is nice, of course, but I’d like to have another later down the road when we come back here in the fall.”

Keselowski not only used the opportunity to celebrate with his team, but made a point to celebrate with the fans. In an unprecedented move, Kes went up into the grandstands to hand out high fives to his fans who stuck around following his burnout and hat dance in Victory Lane.

While he’s always gotten a bad rap for his reckless style early on in his career, Keselowski is a driver devoted to his fan base and a great representative for NASCAR. Honestly, if he had that same brash attitude, drove a black No. 3 car and had the last name Earnhardt in the early 1980s, Keselowski might have been the most popular driver of his generation.

Instead, he’ll settle for being the best driver in the Ford stable and make his current fans feel special whenever he can.

“This might not be the track where I get the loudest cheers, but that’s okay,” Keselowski said with a smile. “That’s part of what makes this sport go around, too. I just felt really good about it, and I just saw a couple people that I knew up in the grandstands ... and I wanted to say hey to them and a couple of fans that have been coming to this race for a long time of mine.”

Stage racing made for short tracks Some fans have been indifferent on the stage racing format. At certain tracks like Auto Club Speedway and Las Vegas, it seemed to just be another component of the race to break up the action.

But Sunday proved why NASCAR implemented the new system: It was clearly meant for short tracks.

The end of the first stage saw what nearly amounted to a multi-car pileup as four drivers tried to fight their way into the top 10 for the stage points. That was nothing compared to Ricky Stenhouse’s bump-and-run on Kyle Busch at the end of the second stage to remain on the lead lap, propelling Chase Elliott to a stage win.

“I was trying to be a nice guy, but nice guys don’t finish first,” Busch said about Stenhouse.

“Do whatever you want. It’s going to come back and bite you one of these days.”

R. Cory Smith

While Busch was clearly miffed by Stenhouse’s antics, the Roush Fenway Racing driver finished inside the top 10 for the second time in the last three races thanks to the move.

Stenhouse has shown speed early in the season, but the results have been mixed. Using the stages to his advantage was crucial on Sunday.

As for the rest of the field, Austin Dillon was one driver able to add to his fifth-place result with two points from the first stage by finishing ninth. Dillon, who has gotten off to a slow start this season, was happy to see the fight for positioning midway through the race.

“It definitely got wild at the end [of the stages],” Dillon said.

“That’s what we’re creating, and I like that. I mean, it’s fun, and as long as you’re not in the guy’s that’s getting wrecked or turned or any of that, my day was good.”

Don’t count Hendrick out just yet Chase Elliott has been strong all season. Jimmie Johnson is the defending champion. Kasey Kahne is still in the top 15 for a playoff spot.

All three drivers have shown an ability to run near the front this season, but the wins just haven’t come.

Elliott won another stage on Sunday with the bump and run Stenhouse pulled on Busch and ultimately finished third.

That’s pretty solid with a car he admittedly said before the weekend he wasn’t sure could run in the top five.

He was the lone driver in the top 10 for Hendrick, with Johnson and Kahne finishing 15th and 14th, respectively.

Johnson did challenge for the lead at times, but wasn’t able to find that late-race glory that won him last spring’s race at the Paperclip.

Notice one driver missing from that mix? Yeah, Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s return is still floundering for Hendrick.

Earnhardt was enjoying one of his best races of the season when he was dealt a penalty for speeding on pit road. Just a few laps later, he was involved in a multi-car wreck that sent him to the garage with a blown radiator and finished the race in 34th.

“They just stopped and I couldn’t,” Earnhardt said. “I got into the back of the No. 5 (Kasey Kahne). His bumper knocked the top of the radiator off of it, knocked the fitting off the top of the radiator. ... I’m disappointed with the way we’re finishing.

We’ve got to finish better than this.”

I mentioned last week that Junior has seemed a step behind the competition this season. On Sunday, he just happened to be behind the 8-ball. He proved he’s not done just yet with his performance at Martinsville prior to the wreck, but a win at Daytona, Talladega or Pocono seem like a necessity for the No. 88 team to return to the playoffs.

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (2) celebrates after winning the STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday in Martinsville, Va.

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North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) dunks the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) during the second half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Monday.

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As important as those shots were, they paled in comparison to the one he made with UNC clinging to a 66-65 lead with 25.3 seconds left on the clock.

It came just after teammate Kennedy Meeks saved a possession by tying up a Gonzaga player for a loose ball on the floor. Starting near the free throw line, Hicks put a move on the Bulldogs’ Johnathan Williams, drove to the rim and scored on a tough, off-balance onehander that put his own struggles behind him and set the stage for a joyous celebration to come.

“I felt like I just willed my way to the rim,” Hicks said, wearing one of the nets he’d just help cut down like a triumphant necklace. “And I just made it.”

Hicks finished with 13 points and nine rebounds, his most since the regular season finale against Duke eight games ago, to go along with two blocks, a assist and a steal.

It was the kind of stat line few could have predicted based on his dismal stat line against Oregon — but teammate Kennedy Meeks did.

“I told y’all yesterday that he was going to have a big game,” Meeks said. “I’m not surprised at all. I knew he would come around sooner or later and he hit one of the biggest shots of the game. I feel like he deserves it. I feel like he doesn’t get some of the credit for how good he is and how good he is for this team.”

Hicks finished the season averaging 11.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. But after scoring 17 points in the opening round, his numbers sagged to just 6.0 points and 2.8 boards in the NCAA Tournament. He fouled out against Butler in the Sweet 16 and failed to get a single rebound in the Tar Heels’ South Region final against Kentucky — a game that saw him get benched in favor of eventual hero Luke Maye.

He said the confidence his teammates and coaches showed in him throughout his career, but particularly in the 24 hours between games in Phoenix, went a long way toward bringing about his championship contribution.

“Everybody still had faith in me,” he said. “Everyone was always encouraging me. I felt like I was always trying. I feel like when you try, good things are eventually going to happen.”

His confidence rose so high that even after picking up his fourth foul with just over three minutes remaining, the usually foul-prone Tar Heel convinced Williams to keep him on the floor.

“I looked at Coach and gave him a thumbs up like, I’m good,” Hicks said. “Just leave me in. … I felt like I was going to do the right thing. I felt like I didn’t want to come out.

I wasn’t going to miss this chance with these guys. I felt like when I was out there, I was doing everything I can.”

It was the kind of effort that made his Hall of Fame coach proud, especially since it was Hicks that blamed himself for allowing Villanova’s Kris Jenkins to hit the buzzer-beating 3-pointer that cost UNC the national title a year ago.

“At the end, when you’re watching your kids jump around and the excitement, the thrill they have,” Williams explained, “there’s no better feeling in the world as a coach.”

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North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) blocks the shot of Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Monday.

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“Now they both have championship rings.

It is so very exciting.

They both worked so hard for this and I’m just so happy to see that both of their dreams have come true.”

Melody Britt, mother of Nate Britt and Kris Jenkins

whether it be the starting five or guys off the bench,” he said. “We’ve got different guys that can do it.”

Among the massive crowd of 76,168 that jammed the Arizona Cardinals football stadium to witness it, no one was more happy of what Britt and his teammates accomplished than the player whose dramatic last-second shot beat them just 364 days earlier.

“I can’t even put it into words right now. It’s crazy,” said Jenkins, whose Wildcats saw their bid for a repeat championship ended in the second round by Wisconsin two weeks ago. “I was nervous the whole game, but now I’m just so happy. I can’t wait to give him a big hug.”

He probably had to wait in line for that honor behind his mother Melody Britt.

Sporting a net her son and his teammates cut down after their South Region championship victory against Kentucky last week in Memphis as a necklace, the proud mom had tears in her eyes as she talked about the matching set of jewelry her two boys have managed to earn over the past two seasons.

“Now they both have championship rings,” she said during the post game celebration with her husband Nathaniel, Jenkins and several other Tar Heel parents. “It is so very exciting. They both worked so hard for this and I’m just so happy to see that both of their dreams have come true.”

It didn’t come easy, though.

UNC shot just 35.6 percent from the floor, made only four of its 27 3-point attempts and was outrebounded for only the fourth time this season in the championship game. There was also a momentary flashback to a year ago when it appeared as though Gonzaga might get its hands on the ball with a chance at winning on the final possession.

But after a missed shot by the tour-

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The North Carolina Tar Heels celebrate after beating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Monday.

nament’s Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, Kennedy Meeks gave the ball back to the Tar Heels by going to the floor to gain a held ball with less than a minute to go. Fellow senior Isaiah Hicks then made a driving basket to give his team a little breathing room.

Twenty-five seconds later, the celebration that waited a year to happen was finally able to begin.

“I think we were able to close the

game out because of our experience,” said Britt, one of eight UNC players back from the 2016 disappointment.

“We had some tough games in the tournament where it came down to the end and we needed to get stops and make plays. I think that gave our guys a lot of confidence tonight and we were able to will ourselves a way to win.”

With a little help from a former foe and brother watching from the side.

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Matt Barr, chairman and CEO of Carolina Color, as he arrives to meet with members of the National Association of Manufacturers at the White House in Washington.

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Carolina Color CEO: “rising confidence” in Trump Matt Barr, head of Salisbury-based company, joined other leaders in discussing manufacturing hurdles with president

By Cory Lavalette North State Journal ALISBURY — Matt Barr admitted being awestruck in the White House last Friday, even if the Oval Office S was smaller than he imagined it would be.

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Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly delivers remarks on issues related to visas and travel after President Donald Trump signed a travel ban order in Washington.

U.S. Homeland Security announces steps against H1B visa fraud “More oversight is a good start, but employers can still use the program legally to depress wages and replace American workers.”

— Peter Robbio, a spokesman for Numbers USA, a group seeking to limit immigration

By Julia Edwards Ainsley Reuters WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced steps on Monday to prevent the fraudulent use of H1B visas, used by employers to bring in specialized foreign workers temporarily, which appeared to fall short of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises to overhaul the program.

A White House official said Trump may still do more on the program.

Trump had promised to end the lottery system for H1B visas, which gives each applicant an equal chance at 65,000 positions each year.

Lobbyists for businesses who rely on H1B visas, commonly used by the tech sector, had expected Trump to upend the lottery in favor of a system that prioritized workers who are highly skilled and would be highly paid in the United States.

The lottery for fiscal year 2018 opened on Monday without changes.

The start of the lottery was seen by those watching the issue as the unofficial deadline for the Trump administration to enact H1B visa reform, and the fail-

ure to meet that deadline signals that Trump’s promised overhaul of the system may be off the table or long delayed.

“More oversight is a good start, but employers can still use the program legally to depress wages and replace American workers. That falls short of the promises President Trump made to protect American workers,” said Peter Robbio, a spokesman for Numbers USA, a Washington-based group that advocates for limiting immigration into the United States.

The Trump administration has taken other steps to crackdown on H1B visa abuse, such as issuing a Justice Department warning to employers and announcing plans to increase transparency on applicants.

“These are important first steps to bring more accountability and transparency to the H1B system,” a White House official said. “The administration is considering several additional options for the president to use his existing authority to ensure federal agencies more rigorously enforce all aspects of the program.”

The measures announced by DHS on Monday focus on site visits by U.S. authorities to employers who use H1B visas.

“I’ve seen this from so many pictures and so many videos and what not, and what struck me the most, I guess, is it’s smaller than maybe I had envisioned,” Barr said.

Barr, CEO and chairman of Salisbury-based Carolina Color Corporation, was representing his company and 14,000 others as one of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) executive committee members invited to meet President Donald Trump.

Trump welcomed the leaders of NAM to Washington, D.C., after the organization released results of their quarterly poll revealing 93.3 percent of the group’s respondents had positive outlooks for their companies — an all-time high.

“Basically it shows that there’s a rising confidence and belief that this administration will bring some regulatory relief, tax reform, an infrastructure package,” said Barr, who has been with Carolina Color, which also has a facility in Ohio, since 1998. “This pro-growth agenda from Washington, the policies they’re bringing forth, is exciting and it was reflected in this survey.”

Following Trump’s victory, the organization’s December poll saw a 77.8 percent positive outlook, up from 56.6 percent last March under then-president Barack Obama.

Barr — whose Carolina Color is celebrating its 50th year making concentrated pellets that color everything from red Coca-Cola caps to the rolling garbage bin you push to your curb each week — said Trump had a genuine interest in the concerns of NAM and an understanding of the challenges manufacturers have faced over the last decade due to regulation and high taxes.

“It’s clear that he’s committed to unleashing the power of manufacturing and putting people back to work,” Barr said. “And that’s exciting — we kind of feel we have the wind at our back here, which we haven’t experienced in quite some time.”

Barr said Trump’s executive orders and promises to tackle health care and tax reform, focus on the energy sector, and — perhaps most importantly — roll back regulations all align with NAM’s focus.

“If you look at the regulatory burden that companies small and large face, there are some 297,000 restrictions on our operations from a federal rules and [regulations] standpoint,” Barr said. “And the average cost for that on a per employee basis for companies with 50 or fewer employees is almost $35,000 per employee.

“It’s just difficult, and it has sort of blunted growth in the manufacturing sector.”

Barr said the “umbrella issues” NAM discussed with Trump would benefit all their member companies — from a 10-person mom and pop business to a Fortune 10 corporation.

“We’re all for clean water and clean air, healthy families, happy customers,” Barr said of the member companies.

“And I think people sort of paint us with a broad brush: ‘They don’t want any regulations.’ That’s not the case at all.

We just want smart, simple and predictable regulations that we can work with.”

Raleigh The NC PACES Act, which sets rules regarding the trending business investment tool “crowdfunding,” went into effect this week. The new statute creates an exemption from registration for securities offered by local businesses seeking to raise money from local investors via the internet. Unlike Kickstarter, Indiegogo or GoFundMe, which allow companies to accept money as a donation or in return for a reward like a t-shirt, the type of crowdfunding regulated under the NC PACES Act involves raising money by selling securities to investors, meaning an investor can buy a security to share in the profits generated by the business but plays no active role in its management. The Act stipulates that in general, businesses located in N.C. and registered and active with Department of the Secretary of State’s Corporations Division can use the NC PACES exemption.

Imagination Technologies’ shares plunge 70% after Apple ditches firm London Imagination Technologies has been told by Apple, its biggest customer, that the maker of iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches is to stop using its graphics technology in its new products, sending shares in the company crashing by more than 70 percent on Monday. Imagination said Apple, which accounts for about half its revenue, had notified the British firm it was developing its own graphics chips and would no longer use Imagination’s processing designs in 15 months to two years time. “The biggest risk to Imagination’s business model was realized this morning,” analysts at Investec said. “The loss of this revenue stream will have a material impact on the financials of the company.” The technology company, which was founded in 1985 and listed in 1994, has licensed its processing designs to Apple from the time of the first iPod and receives a small royalty on every device using its graphics.

Financial adviser pleads guilty to defrauding NBA star Duncan San Antonio A prominent wine industry businessman and financial manager pleaded guilty in federal court in San Antonio on Monday to stealing millions of dollars from retired National Basketball Association superstar and Wake Forest University alum Tim Duncan. Charles Banks, 49, faces up to 20 years in prison during his sentencing, due in June. He was indicted by a grand jury of two counts of federal wire fraud on suspicion of bilking the NBA star, court records unsealed in September showed. Banks pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, regarding an investment he urged Duncan to make in a firm called Gameday Entertainment, which Banks headed. According to court documents, Duncan’s losses totaled $13.5 million in investments and loan guarantees made to Gameday, which went out of business this year.

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In a survey released last month by Carolina Publishing Associates in Matthews, N.C., attendance records from museums and historical sites across the state show that interest in North Carolina’s cultural heritage is alive and well.

NSJ: Should I/ can I increase my retirement plan contributions?

#5: Discovery Place (Charlotte)

Hans Scheil, CFP®: You can and you should increase your retirement plan contributions through an IRA still for 2016 and through your employer retirement plan and/or an IRA for 2017 and beyond. 36% of Americans have nothing saved for retirement, 14% of Baby Boomers (65 and older) have no retirement savings, and 60% of workers have less than $25,000 saved for retirement. (Bankrate.com and employee benefit research institute.)

If you are not covered by a retirement plan at work you have until April 18th to contribute $5,500 ($6,500 if 50 or older) and still deduct it from your 2016 return. Even if you are covered by a retirement plan at work you can still deduct the IRA contribution if your income is $61,000 or less (single) or $98,000 or less (married filing jointly). It’s too late to increase employer retirement plan contributions for 2016.

Some employer retirement plans limit when you can make changes to your contribution rates; many do not. I suggest going online to your retirement plan’s website and investigating this.

The HR people in your company can answer questions about this as well.

The IRS limits 401k contributions to $18,000 per year.

#6: Marbles Kids Museum (Raleigh)

NSJ:Should I/can I consider a conversion to a Roth IRA?

#7: N.C. Museum of Life and Science (Durham)

HS: You can and you should CONSIDER a conversion to a Roth IRA. Many employer plans now offer a Roth option for new contributions and possibly a Roth conversion; you should CONSIDER this as well.

CONSIDER means learn all the facts and then make a decision. If you make your new money 2016 IRA contribution into a Roth IRA instead of a traditional IRA, you won’t get a tax deduction for it.

Money going into any Roth has already had the taxes paid on it. Lifetime earnings in a Roth go from tax deferred in a traditional IRA to tax free in a Roth. You will really appreciate this

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There is still time to fully fund your IRA this year ($5,500 or $6,500 if 50 or older).

36% of Americans have nothing saved for retirement.

60% of workers have $25,000 or less saved for retirement.

#3: Fort Macon (Atlantic Beach) #4: N.C. Zoo (Asheboro)

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when you retire because you will owe no taxes on the income you withdraw from your Roth. Conversion to a Roth is a complex decision and very personal. You don’t have to convert your traditional IRA all at once, but the amount you convert becomes taxable income in the year you convert it to a Roth.

For example: if you are in the 30% tax bracket in 2017 and convert $100,000 from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, it will cost you $30,000 in 2017 income taxes. These taxes need to be paid from other savings. Many clients have heard enough already and have no interest in paying the government more taxes now.

Many clients hire us to prepare a Roth conversion analysis to help decide if a Roth conversion is for them. We create scenarios spreading the conversion over a few or perhaps several years. We estimate and project the tax bill each year and for the whole conversion. Why would anyone want to pay taxes now that can wait until later?

First, tax-free income in retirement is pretty enticing. Taxes due on your Social Security check are calculated using your other income. If the other income is from a tax-free Roth, Social Security income could be tax free as well. Second, traditional IRAs require you to make taxable distributions each year after age 70 even if you don’t want or need them. You can leave your taxfree money in a Roth for your entire life and then pass it on to your heirs. It will be income tax free for them as well, and they will have to take distributions over their lifetime.

If your investment income outside of an IRA went up or down substantially, this could have an impact on your tax bill. A large North Carolina state tax refund for 2015, received in 2016, could also increase your federal tax bill due for 2016.

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.”

NSJ: How can I best estimate my tax bill?

HS: The best way to estimate your tax bill is to let your tax preparer do the work and bring the result to you.

However, you can go online and do the exercise yourself. Get your 2015 tax return and accompanying W2 and 1099 forms plus all the papers you have for 2016 filing. Make some comparisons of the big numbers. If you had an increase or decrease in income comparing 2015 to 2016, your tax withholding was probably adjusted accordingly so it probably won’t have much impact on your refund or taxes due for 2016. If you are self-employed and pay taxes quarterly, the amount you owe may be more or less if your income changed substantially between 2015 and 2016.

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TECH BEAT

Internet privacy rule repeal could place customer browsing info up for sale

By NSJ Staff The big three internet service providers — Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast — say they will not sell the individual internet browsing histories of their customers even though President Donald Trump on Monday signed a bill that removed a prohibition on such sales.

The bill repeals regulations adopted in October 2017 by the Federal Communications Commission that required ISPs to protect user privacy at a higher level than websites. Though many Democrats protested the bill, which they said could open up the private browsing histories of consumers, the large providers said that they do not intend to do so.

“We do not sell our broadband customers’ individual web browsing history. We did not do it before the FCC’s rules were adopted, and we have no plans to do so,” said Gerard Lewis, Comcast’s chief privacy officer. He added Comcast is revising its privacy policy to make more clear that “we do not sell our customers’ individual web browsing information to third parties.”

Verizon does not sell personal web browsing histories and has no plans to do so in the future, said spokesman Verizon, Richard Young.

AT&T and Verizon privacy officer Comcast say Karen Zacharia said in a blog post Friday the comthey will not pany has two programs that sell browser use customer browsing data.

One allows marketers to histories access “de-identified inforas Trump mation to determine which customers fit into groups signs repeal that advertisers are trying to of Obama reach” while the other “prointernet rules vides aggregate insights that might be useful for advertisers and other businesses.”

Republicans in Congress Tuesday narrowly passed the repeal of the rules with no Democratic support and over the objections of privacy advocates.

Under the old rules, internet providers needed to obtain consumer consent before using precise location information, financial information, health information, and web browsing history for advertising and marketing. Websites do not need the same affirmative consent.

Some in Congress worried that providers will begin selling personal data to the highest bidder, while several groups vowed to raise money to buy the browsing histories of Republicans. AT&T says in its privacy statement it “will not sell your personal information to anyone, for any purpose. Period.” In a blog post Friday, AT&T said it would not change those policies after Trump signs the repeal. Jonathan Spalter, CEO of USTelecom, said in an opinion piece for Axios that, “consumers wake up today to the same online world and digital protections they enjoyed one week ago.” Spalter also says that individual “browser history is already being aggregated and sold to advertising networks - by virtually every site you visit on the internet.”

Reuters contributed to this article

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A combination of file photos showing Chinese President Xi Jinping at London’s Heathrow Airport and President Donald Trump posing for a photo in New York City.

U.S. business seeks action, not trade war, in Xi-Trump summit IT industry, automakers and steel sector urge Trump to hold fast to campaign promises

By Michael Martina and Diane Bartz Reuters

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U.S. business community supports targeted trade actions on China Steel prices, access to China market at issue Doubts remain over whether Trump

EIJING/WASHINGTON — Although worried about the prospect has a coordinated China policy of a trade war, American businesses Industry not expecting deals, but operating in China nonetheless want President Donald Trump to wring some watching tone of summit concessions on market access from China’s leader Xi Jingping when the two lars of foreign direct investment that meet this week.

Trump warned in a tweet last week have poured into China over the past the meetings at his Mar-a-Lago resort two decades, creating hundreds of on Thursday and Friday will be “very thousands of jobs. They include tech difficult” and “American companies companies like Apple, which makes must be prepared to look at other alter- much of its iPhone in China, automakers such as General Motors and Ford, natives.”

Trump has said he wants U.S. com- heavy machinery firms like Caterpilpanies to stop investing in China and lar, retailers like Starbucks and makinstead create jobs at home. He has also ers of shaving foam and detergent, like accused China of manipulating its cur- Procter & Gamble.

U.S. steel producers want Trump to rency to boost exports.

Critics within U.S. industry have ac- press Xi on Chinese steel prices, accused China of unfair government sub- cording to a source who has been in sidies to its companies, and of flooding discussions with the administration in the U.S. market with cheap products advance of the summit.

U.S. automakers complain about a from steel to solar panels, while restricting foreign investment over vast disparity in tariffs: The United States swathes of the world’s second-biggest has a 2.5 percent tariff on auto imports, China’s is 25 percent. economy.

But the stakes are perhaps highest But they also worry Trump’s policies on China are not entirely clear, with his for American technology firms, who trade team still not in place, and may worry that China’s new cyber-security be subject to a ‘grand bargain’ involving law, which takes effect in June, sets potentially discriminatory standards for other issues such as North Korea.

“With this in mind, it is hard to imag- multinationals.

The Information Technology & Inine that there will be much in the way of concrete accomplishments at this sum- novation Foundation (ITIF), a thinkmit, or even that there has been any tank whose board includes represensignificant interagency discussion on tatives from Apple, IBM Google and strategy leading up to it,” said Randal other tech heavyweights, has urged the Phillips, Mintz Group’s Beijing-based Trump administration to pressure Chimanaging partner for Asia and the for- na to “stop rigging markets.” It warned that possible retaliation from Beijing mer chief CIA representative in China.

Some of the largest U.S. companies was not a reason for inaction.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zheng have contributed to the billions of dol-

Zeguang said on Friday the U.S.-China trade imbalance was mostly the result of differences in the two countries’ economic structures and noted China had a trade deficit in services.

China tops the list of countries who have trade surpluses with the United States, with a $347 billion surplus last year.

Some in the U.S. business community worry about tit-for-tat retaliation in trade disputes with China.

Jacob Parker, vice president of China operations at the U.S.-China Business Council, said the two presidents need to take “positive actions that would lead to a more durable relationship, not retaliatory actions that would lead to a trade war.”

The list of commercial issues between the two countries was so long, it would be impossible to make a major dent in them with one meeting, he said.

China is the largest export market for U.S. soybean producers, accounting for 62 percent of U.S. soy exports in 2016 with a value of over $14 billion, leading some experts to suggest the sector could be particularly vulnerable to retaliation.

William Zarit, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China met senior Trump administration officials in February, and said “it was clear they were very familiar with the issues facing American companies in China, perhaps more so than previous administrations.”

But several corporate lobbyists, representing a range of companies expressed concern Trump’s lack of attention to detail could prove counterproductive when it comes to the intricacies of the massive trade and investment relationship.

“It’s not yet clear whether ... this is a White House that wants to fundamentally reset the terms of the relationship or tinker at the edges and declare a public relations win,” said a China expert at a Washington business lobby who asked not to be named.

High court pick could help decide fate of Trump’s climate policy Gorsuch has issued few major rulings on climate policy as a federal judge, but has a general disposition against the concentration of federal power

By Lawrence Hurley Reuters WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee could help decide the fate of his moves to undo climate-related U.S. regulations, but legal experts said Neil Gorsuch’s judicial record makes it hard to predict whether as a justice he would back a sweeping rollback.

If confirmed to the lifetime job by the Senate, the Colorado-based federal appeals court judge would restore the court’s 5-4 conservative majority. The Senate is planning an April 7 confirmation vote although many Democrats are fighting to block Gorsuch.

On the court, Gorsuch could become a pivotal vote on the Republi-

can president’s deregulation agenda, along with fellow conservative Anthony Kennedy, who sometimes joins the court’s four liberals in close cases.

That agenda includes Trump’s effort to kill Democratic former President Barack Obama’s so-called Clean Power Plan, blocked by the high court last year, aimed at reducing climate-warming carbon emissions from mainly coal-fired power plants. Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order kicking off a lengthy review process that environmental groups and Democratic-governed U.S. states have promised to challenge in court.

Gorsuch’s views on issues related to climate change are unclear, as his history with environmental policy cases is scant over his 11-year tenure as a judge. His mother headed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Republican former President Ronald Reagan for two years in the 1980s.

However, a 2016 case on federal agency power is potentially instructive on how he might approach broad moves to slash current regulation, according to experts.

Coal mining boots are shown above miners’ lockers before the start of an afternoon shift at a coal mine near Gilbert, West Virginia.

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In that case, Gorsuch questioned a 1984 Supreme Court precedent giving federal agencies broad deference to interpret laws. Gorsuch called the doctrine, enshrined in the Chevron v. Natural Resource Defense Council ruling, an “elephant in the room” that concentrates federal power “in a way that seems more than a little difficult to square with the Constitution.”

Questions remain over how that approach would manifest itself if applied to efforts by Trump’s EPA to weaken or rescind existing agency regulations on fighting climate change. Some environmental

lawyers say it could mean Gorsuch would be skeptical of any big changes at the agency level. The EPA under Obama compiled detailed scientific data to support its efforts to curb carbon emissions.

“That could hamper the Trump administration,” said Jonathan Adler, a conservative law professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland.

The extent to which the U.S. Clean Air Act, the law that tackles air pollution, applies to carbon emissions is heavily contested in the courts. The Supreme Court, in the landmark 2007 decision Massa-

chusetts v. EPA, held that carbon is a pollutant that could be subject to regulation under the law.

Environmental groups including the Sierra Club have said they are ready to pounce if they see signs that Trump’s EPA, headed by fossil fuels industry ally Scott Pruitt, is ignoring science in making climate-related regulatory changes.

“I think the bottom line is that we hope any anti-regulatory rule-making should be so unscientific ... almost any federal judge should see through the Trump administration maneuvering,” said Pat Gallagher, a Sierra Club lawyer.

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TAKE NOTICE Alamance

Brunswick

Davidson

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 110

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 220

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 12 SP 901

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: 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.

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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jonathan O. Byerly and Sarah Byerly, husband and wife to W.J. Kellam Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of June, 2009, and recorded in Book 1930, Page 227, 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 19, 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 an iron pin set in the centerline of a proposed 60’ right of way and being a new corner to Jimmie W. Kennedy (Book 593, Page 606; Tax Lot 8) and being the southwest corner of the herein described tract; said beginning point being located that following three courses and distances from the northern most corner of Roger D. Byerly as described in Book 782, Page 52, Davidson County Registry; (1) South 51 deg. 18’ 59” East 18.74 feet to an iron pin set; (2) North 41 deg. 11’ 58’ East 106.69 feet to an iron pin set; (3) North 16 deg. 57’ 13” West 63.46 feet to the above referenced point of beginning; thence along the centerline of a proposed 60’ right of way North 16 deg. 57’ 13” West 166.36 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 15 deg. 15’ 38” West 209.46 feet to an iron pint set in the center of the northern terminus of the proposed 60’ right of way and being a new corner to Jimmie W. Kennedy; thence along a new line of Jimmie W. Kennedy North 88 deg. 48’ 10” East 418.16 feet to an iron pin set in the line of the City of Lexington (Book 123, Page 565); thence along the line of the City of Lexington South 34 deg. 40’ 23” East 244.43 feet to an existing iron pin; thence continuing along the line of the City of Lexington South 18 deg. 46’ 41” East 167.22 feet to an iron pin and being a new corner with Jimmie W. Kennedy; thence along a new line with Jimmie W. Kennedy South 88 deg. 48’ 10” West 507.42 feet to the point and place of Beginning and containing 4.00 acres according to a survey prepared by W. Lee Comer, RLS dated November 19, 1997 (Revised December 8, 1997) and designed Job No. 97869 and being a portion of the property described in Book 593, Page 606 and being shown on Lexington Township Tax Map 316 as part of Tax Parcel No. 8.

TOGETHER WITH AND INCLUDING a perpetual 20’ drive and utility easement for the purpose of ingress, egress, regress and utilities along the existing farm road, said easement being described previously in Book 782, Page 52, Davidson County Registry and being 10 feet east side of a center line, said center line being described as follows: BEGINNING at a new iron pipe in the center line of SR 1840 (J.D. Essick Road); said point being located North 57 deg. 10’ East 151.51 feet as measured along the center line of SR 1840 from Jeffrey .

Everhart’s (now or formerly) line; thence with the center line of an existing Farm Road as follows: North 48 deg. 39’ 59” West 41.64 feet to a new iron pipe; thence North 74 deg. 00’ 47” West 68.77 feet to a new iron pipe; thence North 51 deg. 34’ 59” West 52.33 feet to a new iron pipe, said iron pipe being located North 38 deg. 40’ 30” East 118.86 feet from the southeast corner of Roger D. Byerly (Book 782, Page 52); thence North 22 deg. 23’ 27” West 54.69 feet to a new iron pipe; thence North 11 deg. 46’ 28” West 147.34 feet to a new iron pipe; thence North 27 deg. 31’ 37” West 75.13 feet to a new iron pipe; thence North 46 deg. 38’ 43” West 94.92 feet to a new iron pipe; thence North 27 deg. 19’ 46” West 107.45 feet to a new iron pipe, said iron pipe being located South 38 deg. 40’ 30” West 104.10 from the northwest corner of Roger D. Byerly, thence North 17 deg. 55’ 30” 172.62 feet to a point; thence North 72 deg.

47’ 22” Eat 190.06 feet to a point said point being located North 16 deg. 57’ 13” West 10.39 feet from the southwest corner of the above descried 4.00 acre tract.

Being further shown and described as Tract #2 on an unrecorded survey prepared by W. Lee Comer, RLS dated November 19, 1997 (revised December 8, 1997) and designated Job No. 97869.

Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 470 JD Essick Road, Lexington, NC 27295 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)

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 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)

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)

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: 1157093 (FC.FAY)

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 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

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION 17 CVS 1993 TO: Ramon Valdez a/k/a Ramon Valdez-Marcedo Formally of 3818 Alameda Street Durham, NC 27704Angel Valdez-Carachure Formally of 3818 Alameda Street Durham, NC 27704 Unknown Occupants Residing at 3818 Alameda Street Durham, NC 27704 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 BY: ____________________________________ JOHN A. MANDULAK Attorney for Plaintiff 4317 Ramsey Street Post Office Box 2505 Fayetteville, NC 28302 Telephone: (910) 864-6888

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

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

Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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North State Journal for Wednesday, April 5, 2017

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 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 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 132 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.

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: 1202480 (FC.FAY)

guilford 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 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.

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: 1172346 (FC.FAY)

C5 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1362 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.

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: 1197089 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1800

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 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.

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: 1178585 (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: 1190998 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Wednesday, April 5, 2017

C6 johnston 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.

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: 1195911 (FC.FAY)

Pitt NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 589 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Colin A. Roddis to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of July, 2009, and recorded in Book 2655, Page 859, 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 18, 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: Being all of Lot 34 of Country Club Hills, Addition No 4, as per plat recorded in Map Book 16 Page 102, Pitt County Registry.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6446 Mashie Drive, Grifton, North Carolina.

Parcel ID Number 23280 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 15 SP 561 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Elizabeth Tilley Lyle, an unmarried woman to Daniel D. Hornfeck, Trustee(s), dated the 4th day of June, 2013, and recorded in Book 3114, Page 131, 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 18, 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: Being all of Lot 14 of Kittell Farms Patio Homes, Section I, Phase 2, as shown on plat of record in Map Book 66, Page 169 and 170 of the Pitt County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1905 Chavis Court, Greenville, North Carolina.

Parcel ID Number: 73341 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.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 450 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joseph B. Tripp, Jr. and Melissa G. Tripp to John C. Warren, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of September, 2005, and recorded in Book 1997, Page 222, and Modification in Book 3275, Page 678, 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 18, 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: Being all of Tract B, consisting of approximately 10.06 acres, more or less, as shown on plat of record in Map Book 61, Page 29 of the Pitt County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby directed for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7683 Highway 222, Fountain, 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: 1189443 (FC.FAY)

Rowan 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)

union 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.

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: 1199525 (FC.FAY)

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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 749 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: 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)

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)

North State Journal for Wednesday, April 5, 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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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 594

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 320

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2687

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Melinda H. Carpenter (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Melinda Carpenter and Vernon J. Vernon) to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of December, 2008, and recorded in Book 13340, Page 128, 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 17, 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 22 of Oak Forest Estates Subdivision according to a map recorded in Map Book 1954 at Page 30 of the Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3204 Hickory Road, 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 Marilyn Jelks, (Marilyn Jelks, Deceased) (Heir of Marilyn Jelks: Dominick Daquan Jelks and Unknown Heirs of Marilyn Jelks) to Hutchins & Senter, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of April, 2008, and recorded in Book 013079, Page 00083, 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 17, 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: A certain tract or parcel of land in Wake County, in the State of North Carolina, described as follows: Being all of Lot 11, Amber Ridge Subdivision, Phase I, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1999, Page 1232, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1116 Mailwood Drive, Knightdale, 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 Terry T. Lee, Jr. to A. Grant Whitney, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of July, 2013, and recorded in Book 015368, Page 01168, 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 17, 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 50, Clear Springs Subdivision, Section Two, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Book of Maps 1997, Page 17301732, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5917 Clearsprings Drive, Wake Forest, 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 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: 1176673 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 3331 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Antonio Carter and Alicia Carter to Getter Law Offices, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of November, 2010, and recorded in Book 014178, Page 1362, 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 17, 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: All of Lot 36, Sumerlyn Subdivision, Phase 1, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Book of Maps 2006, Page(s) 1128-1130 (1128), Wake County Registry, to which map reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6829 Harter Court, 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: 1171260 (FC.FAY)

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: 1188242 (FC.FAY)

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: 1193432 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1276 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 2813 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sherry Johnson to Thompson and Saputo PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 4th day of December, 2006, and recorded in Book 012297, Page 01485, 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 17, 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 7, Turner Farms V, Phase I, as appears of record in Book of Maps 1986, Page 660, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 10029 Joe Leach Road, 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: 1164012 (FC.FAY)

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robert J. Mahlum and Joanne H. Mahlum, (Joanne H. Mahlum, deceased) to First State Service Corporation, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of February, 1997, and recorded in Book 7342, Page 749, 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 17, 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 125, Westlake Village II Subdivision, Section 3, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1987, Page 758, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7600 Pebblestone Court, 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: 1181733 (FC.FAY)

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C8 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2587

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 41

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 570

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2078

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 Christopher Minor and Shaquanna Minor (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Christopher L. Minor and Shaquanna L. Minor) to Jon M. Ahern, Trustee(s), dated the 9th day of September, 2009, and recorded in Book 013697, Page 01781, 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 17, 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 90 in Pearl Ridge Subdivision, Phase 1, as shown on the plat recorded in Book of Maps 2001, Pages 78-80, Wake County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4000 Grandover Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina.

A.P.N. #: 0000282469-2009 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 Nichols J. Santopietro and Dawn C. Santopietro (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Nick Santopietro and Dawn C. Santopietro) to CTC Foreclosure Services Corporation, Trustee(s), dated the 2nd day of June, 1997, and recorded in Book 7493, Page 0793, and Correction Affidavit in Book 14005, Page 1963, and Judgment in Book 14832, Page 1783, and Modification in Book 15277, Page 212, 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 17, 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 163, Village Grove, Section 3 as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1982, Page 1140, Wake County Registry.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2505 Village Grove Road, 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 Renee D. Robinson (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Renee Robinson) to Jacqueline B. Amato and Philip M. Rudisill, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of February, 2013, and recorded in Book 015150, Page 02456, 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 17, 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 22 of Lewis Landing Subdivision, Phase II, as shown on map entitled SUBDIVISION MAP: LEWIS LANDING, PHASE 2, LOTS 13-35 dated July 25, 2001, prepared by Sullivan Surveying and recorded in Book of Maps 2001, Page 1390 and Book of Maps 2003, Page 147, of the Wake County Registry.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 128 Saint Johns Street, Knightdale, North Carolina.

See Book 15008, Page 2656 and Book 11155, Page 1363 and Book 10825, Page 2367, all of the Wake 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: 1193242 (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 201 S. McPherson Church Rd. Suite 232 Fayetteville, NC 28303

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 3660 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 3294 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Susan J. McArthur (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Susan J. McArthur and David McArthur) to Saxby M. Chaplin, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of January, 1998, and recorded in Book 7873, Page 117, 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 17, 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 11 in Charleston Park Subdivision as shown upon that plat recorded in Book of Maps 1993, Page 1488, Wake County Registry to which reference is hereby made for a more complete description. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 3944 Charleston Park 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 201 S. McPherson Church Rd. Suite 232 Fayetteville, NC 28303

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ebony M. Onwordi to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of December, 2006, and recorded in Book 12295, Page 1741, 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 17, 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 124, Autumn Park Subdivision, Phase 1, Section 4, as recorded in Book of Maps 2003, Page 1585, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 112 Jasper Point Drive, Holly Springs, 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: 1168233 (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: 1153617 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 57 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mary Beth Sewell and Edward Scott Sewell to Elizabeth High, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of July, 2002, and recorded in Book 9601, Page 1976, 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 17, 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 91 Crenshaw Hall Plantation Phase 1 as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1999 Page 832 Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1004 Sawnwork Court, Wake Forest, 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: 1199718 (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: 1189427 (FC.FAY)