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Wolfpack saves season with huge win in Chapel Hill, B1 Celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month Darlene Jacobs, left, of Greensboro, adjusts her niece Elena Jacobs’ headpiece before the beginning of the American Indian Heritage Celebration at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh on Nov. 19.

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NEWS BRIEFING 47 western counties now under state of emergency Macon County Governor Pat McCrory has expanded a state of emergency to cover 22 additional counties in an effort to fight the spread of wildfires in the western part of the state. Now 47 total counties are in a state of emergency, and evacuations were ordered in Clay, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Rutherford, Swain and Watauga counties. Nearly 3,000 active personnel from across the state and country are now involved in fighting the wildfires in N.C. that have burned more than 69,000 acres. The estimated cost of the wildfires is nearly $30 million.

Roy Cooper selecting transition team Raleigh Despite disputed election results, Attorney General Roy Cooper has launched his transition effort heading toward an early January inauguration. Directing applicants to visit www.coopertransition.org/ Cooper’s site says “On Tuesday, November 8th, Roy Cooper was elected to be the 75th Governor of North Carolina. This site will offer information about the incoming governor and the events surrounding the transition.”

Cooper currently leads McCrory by 7,716 votes, under the 10,000 limit for a recount.

House majority elects leadership slate Raleigh The N.C. House GOP met privately Monday to elect their new leadership team. Rep. Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) was reelected as speaker of the House, with Sarah Stevens (R-Wilkes) as speaker pro tempore. John Bell (R-Wayne) will continue on as majority leader with Stephen Ross (R-Alamance) as deputy majority leader and John Hardister (R-Guilford) as majority whip.

John Szoka (R-Cumberland) was elected the new conference chairman. The House Minority Caucus is planning to elect their leadership on Dec. 10.

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Pence, has announced only two other Cabinet choices: South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for ambassador to the United Nations and former Michigan GOP head Betsy DeVos for education secretary. Trump is expected to announce billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as commerce secretary as early as Monday. Ross helped shape Trump’s campaign stance on renegotiating trade agreements. He also built his fortune buying and selling struggling manufacturing companies.

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ROAD TO INAUGURATION

Trump tries to strike balance in Cabinet NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump is less than three weeks removed from his win over Hillary Clinton, and with his inauguration approaching on Jan. 20 the New York billionaire’s appointments and intentions are coming into focus.

Trump made three initial appointments, tapping Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general, retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn for national security adviser, and Kansas Rep. Mike Pompeo for director of the CIA. But the transition team, led

by Vice President-elect Mike

Matthew team faces long road to recovery TARBORO — While the massive amount of water left after Hurricane Matthew traveled through the state a month ago has finally receded, the lengthy recovery process for people across Eastern North Carolina has only just begun.

Gov. Pat McCrory created the Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee following the the hurricane to assist the state in working with local officials and displaced residents to rebuild their homes, businesses and communities. As part of the committee’s responsibilities, public forums are being held in Lumberton, Tarboro, Fayetteville, Greenville and Kinston to bring state and local officials together with residents in those counties highly affected by the flooding.

“I’ve said this throughout the state, we will not forget the victims and communities affected by Hurricane Matthew,” said McCrory. “This is the worst natural disaster we’ve had happen to our state in most of our lifetimes.

“We’re here to listen to you. We have our teams put together as a listening function to ensure we are hearing everything that is happening on the ground to make both short-term and long-term plans for any area impact in these regions,” he said during the public meeting in Edgecombe County on Nov. 18.

McCrory tasked the Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee with three major responsibilities: fundraising for housing and small business recovery; community outreach; and developing longterm plans for sustainable recovery.

Currently, there are 32 disaster recovery centers open throughout the state to assist citizens in applying for aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

“Our role is to bring to bear all the components of the federal government that can assist in the recovery process,” said Elizabeth Turner, federal coordination officer for FEMA. The recovery meetings include opportunities for the public to ask questions and address members of the committee with their concerns. Many resi-

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WHO’S OUR NEXT GOVERNOR?

McCrory demands recount of election votes

By Donna King and Jeff Moore North State Journal RALEIGH — As December approaches, the results for several races, including N.C. governor, remain in question.

This week the right-leaning Civitas Institute filed a federal lawsuit claiming addresses on all same-day registration ballots should be verified before being counted, while the left-leaning Southern Coalition for Social Justice filed a pleading asking

that the Civitas suit be rejected. The two groups are jumping into a battle that is becoming the culmination of years of arguing over how to protect the integrity of the ballot box while ensuring voting access.

The legal wrangling came as Gov. Pat McCrory filed Tuesday for a recount of the election results. Chuck Stuber, the Republican candidate for state auditor, joined McCrory in the request.

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Board member Joshua D. Malcolm speaks during an emergency meeting of the State Board of Elections in Raleigh on Tuesday.

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11.27.16 WE STAND CORRECTED To report an error or a suspected error email corrections@nsjonline.com with “Correction request” in the subject line.

• In our Nov. 20 issue we incorrectly said the N.C. House of Representatives would select the governor in the event of a contested election. According to state law, to settle a contested election of any of the Council of State races, including governor, a joint session of both the N.C. House and N.C. Senate would be held with the speaker of the House presiding. Each member of the House and Senate would get one vote and a majority vote would be required to declare one of the candidates elected.

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Hurricanes player Bryan Bickell helps distribute some of the 650 turkeys the team donated to Helping Hands Mission in Raleigh on Tuesday.

Carolina Hurricanes forward Bryan Bickell and his wife, Amanda, joined Hurricanes staff in giving out 650 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving Day to area families through the Helping Hand Mission. Bickell, 30, has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He joined the Hurricanes this summer after a trade with Chicago that brought him and Teuvo Teravainen to Carolina.

The team also distributed turkeys to families affected

by Hurricane Matthew in Lumberton at Robeson Church and Community Center, as well as other locations around the state. It is the sixth year of the turkey partnership between the Hurricanes and the Helping Hand Mission. Funding for the giveaway came from the Tickets for Turkey campaign, which sets aside a portion of ticket sales to buy turkeys.

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ECU medical school gets top honors Brody School of Medicine students focus on community care, one family at a time

By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal GREENVILLE — For the last six years, the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has been ranked among the nation’s top five medical schools for the high percentage of its graduates pursuing careers in family medicine. The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine ranked Brody fourth on their 2016 listing.

“This is evidence of our long-standing commitment to provide talented and committed primary care physicians for North Carolina,” said ECU Chancellor Dr. Cecil Staton.

“The Brody School of Medicine was legislatively founded on a mission of producing primary care physicians, and we’ve effectively and efficiently delivered on that mission ever since.”

For more than a decade, the medical industry has been sounding the alarm about the shortage of primary care physicians and how it may be harmful to the health of the United States, particularly for the underserved.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration, there were 6,100 counties designated Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in the United States as

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Dr. Shannon Banks, left, an East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine graduate and third-year resident in family medicine, and Dr. Chelley Alexander, right, chair of Brody’s Department of Family Medicine with Kate Setzer.

of June 19, 2014. That designation means the physician-to-population ratio exceeds the minimum of 1:3,500 considered necessary for adequate access.

ECU’s medical school is the only one in the Southeast to make the top five this year. Brody has been ranked in the top 10 since 2007. No other North Carolina medical school has made the top 10 during that time.

North Carolina in particular is reporting increasing shortages of primary care doctors in rural and economically depressed areas of the state. The Association of American Medical Colleges consistently ranks Brody better than 90 percent of the nation’s medical schools for graduating physicians

who practice in-state, as well as in rural and underserved areas.

According to the American Association of Family Practitioners, Brody has sent an average of 16.7 percent of its graduates into family medicine the past three years — almost double the national average of 8.7 percent. Fifty-five percent of Brody graduates remain in primary care five years after graduation — the highest percentage of any medical school in the state.

Because of its innovative curriculum, Brody was also one of only 11 medical schools nationwide to receive a five-year, $1 million grant in 2013 from the American Medical Association and to join the inaugural group of consortium schools tasked with

developing ways to better prepare the nation’s future health care workforce.

In addition to the rankings of graduates, faculty members are among some of the most notable people in North Carolina.

Dr. Paul Cunningham, former dean, received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from Gov. Pat McCrory for his contributions to health care in North Carolina.

Cunningham, who stepped down from his post as dean of the medical school in September, was presented the award by Rep. Dr. Greg Murphy (R-Pitt).

“I have known Dr. Cunningham a long time — not only as a talented and gifted surgeon, but as a compassionate human being,” said Murphy. “He always puts patients’ needs above everything else. He leads by example, with camaraderie and with vision.”

Previously an ECU trauma surgeon and educator, Cunningham was named Brody’s dean in 2008.

He led the school in its devotion to producing primary care physicians for the state, increasing opportunities for underrepresented minorities in medical education and improving the health status of the citizens of eastern North Carolina.

Cunningham is taking time away to prepare for teaching and research responsibilities before returning to work as a faculty member in the medical school’s Department of Surgery, with interests in trauma and bariatric surgery.

He currently leads the state’s physicians as president of the North Carolina Medical Society.

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How to help FEMA representatives offered the following tips to help residents affected by the flood understand the FEMA process.

FEMA registration can be completed in one of three ways: • Call 1-800-621-3362 • Visit disasterassistance.gov • Visit a Disaster Recovery Center. You are eligible to visit and apply for assistance at any recovery center regardless if the center is in your county.

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Kinston Mayor BJ Murphy, left, and volunteer Rebecca Fusco, right, of Cary, unload a truck full of donations from Raleigh’s Hope Community Church. Churches have set up a donation center at the mall in Kinston where residents impacted by Hurricane Matthew can come to get food, clothing, cleaning supplies and other essentials.

MATTHEW from page A1 dents of Princeville and flooded parts of Tarboro were interested in small business grants, buyouts of housing properties and understanding the FEMA process.

McCrory announced the committee was in the process of assessing the gaps in funding between those needs that can be covered financially under the federal government and those needs that are left unaccounted for. Recommendations and a proposal will be submitted in early December to the

TRUMP from page A1 critics of the incoming president.

Sens. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) all bitterly battled Trump in the primaries, and Paul has been a staunch opponent of both former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton, two names floated as possibilities for Trump’s secretary of state.

“We have a 52-48 majority, all it would take is two or three Republicans to say they can’t go along with Giuliani and can’t go along with Bolton,” Paul said when asked on MSNBC if he would delay confirmations.

Other senators who might defy Trump are Arizona’s John McCain and Jeff Flake, Nebraska’s Ben Sasse, Maine’s Susan Collins and Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski, said senior Senate aides and lawmakers.

Concerns over his administration beginning its tenure with failed appointments may have led to the meeting between Trump and another adversary, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, about the secretary of state opening. Romney, who in the past called Trump a “phony,” “fraud” and “con man,” would likely have the support of establishment conservatives.

Trump also identified retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis — nicknamed “Mad Dog” — as a strong candidate for U.S. defense secretary.

Regardless of the nominees, Trump may need to win favor with some Democratic lawmakers — such as Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who has already declared his support for Trump’s nomination of Sessions as attorney general — to push through his appointments.

Trump has reaffirmed his call for the United States to back out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement President Barack Obama signed which has not yet been approved by the Republican Congress, but has softened his tone on several campaign calling cards that could placate Democrats.

state legislature for approval.

Members of the public sharing their concerns included Daisy Staton, whose Princeville home was flooded by Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and again by Hurricane Matthew.

Staton and other residents of Princeville are concerned with the FEMA buyout process. Princeville, the oldest town chartered by blacks in America, was entirely underwater due to Hurricane Matthew. The town hall, the elementary school and most homes were flooded out.

Shortly after winning the election, Trump met with Obama and came away from the meeting saying he would be willing to keep parts of the Affordable Care Act, including provisions that allow children to stay on their parents’ health care plan until they turn 26 years old and rules on customers not being denied insurance based on pre-existing conditions.

Trump also said he would not call for an investigation into Clinton scandals involving her private email server and The Clinton Foundation, backing off on the statement he made during the second debate that his opponent would “be in jail” if he won the election.

And after calling global warming “a hoax” during the campaign, Trump said Tuesday he was “keeping an open mind” on climate change.

The selection of Sessions and Pompeo, along with Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus as White House chief of staff, shows Trump has a willingness to reach into the party establishment to fill his Cabinet.

On the flip side, Trump’s choice of former Breitbart News head Steve Bannon — a self-described head of the alt-right movement that critics have deemed racist — as chief White House strategist and senior counselor prove the incoming president is willing to reward loyalty with outside-the-box appointments.

Breitbart News has been critical of some of Trump’s pivots, specifically not pursuing charges on Clinton, while other media outlets expressed outrage following an off-the-record meeting Monday at Trump Tower in New York where the president-elect laid out criticisms of the press.

“But he truly doesn’t seem to understand the First Amendment,” a source told The New Yorker. “He doesn’t. He thinks we are supposed to say what he says and that’s it.”

Reuters News Service contributed to this report

O Download the FEMA app on any iPhone or Android.

O If you receive a letter in the mail saying you are ineligible to receive FEMA assistance, be sure to read the letter carefully.

It could be a simple fix such as turning in documentation that could change your status to eligible.

O If you receive a letter asking you to apply for a Small Business Administration loan, fill out the application and

“I’m tired of running,” she said.

“I’d like to move farther from the river.”

The governor’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee will hold three additional meetings for residents impacted by the flood.

Those meetings are scheduled for

RECOUNT from page A1 voter fraud emerging across the state, it is becoming more apparent that a thorough recount is one way the people of North Carolina can have confidence in the results, process and system,” McCrory’s request letter read.

Eariler in the week the N.C. State Board of Elections directed counties to keep counting ballots, despite challenges in 52 counties from McCrory and other candidates alleging possible voter fraud. McCrory currently trails Democrat Roy Cooper by approximately 7,700 votes, under the 10,000 vote margin legally required to eliminate a recount option.

“With many outstanding votes yet to be counted for the first time, legal challenges, ballot protests and voter fraud allegations, we must keep open the ability to allow the established recount process to ensure every legal vote is counted properly,” said Russell Peck, McCrory’s campaign manager.

The Cooper campaign insisted to the N.C. Board of Elections that the number of ballots in question would not change the outcome of the governor’s race.

“Unless it’s going to change the outcome of the election, then let’s get on with it, let’s finish this election and then address the issues we need to address; prosecute an individual who may have cast an improper ballot if there are grounds to do so and clean up our registration lists so the next time we don’t have this same problem with these individuals,” Kevin Hamilton, a lawyer for the Cooper campaign and N.C. Democratic Party, told the state board in Tuesday’s hearing.

Civitas’ lawsuit adds another layer to the election. Filed with the Eastern District Federal Court, it could add a month or more to the process if the state board must verify same-day registration addresses just as they would registrations that are filed prior to Election Day. Civitas says the suit highlights a fairness issue.

“If all the other 6 million-plus voters have had to go through a process, then the people who are doing same-day by law and by

send it in, even if you don’t want a loan. This step must be completed for you to move to the next step.

O Within seven to 10 days, an inspector will visit your property. Ask to see their official FEMA badge. If the inspector is not wearing a badge, then he or she does not work for FEMA. O When you register for FEMA, a case number will be assigned to you. You will use this number in place of your social security number in all dealings with FEMA. Your Social Security number will be used only once — to fill the initial application.

If you are called by telephone from someone claiming to be with FEMA and they ask you for your Social Security number, know this is a scam.

Nov. 21 in Fayetteville at Fayetteville Technical Community College; Nov. 30 in Greenville at East Carolina University; and Dec. 2 in Kinston at Lenoir Community College. All meetings are open to the public and scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon.

“This is not the way we run an election in this state or, candidly, any state.”

Kevin Hamilton, lawyer for Roy Cooper campaign and NCDP

“We aren’t saying throw out the votes or don’t count them, we are saying verify the addresses.”

Francis DeLuca, Civitas president

fairness should go through the same process,” said Civitas president Francis DeLuca.

Approximately 90,000 voters registered and voted on the same day in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 8 election, and this lawsuit could bring into question all of those ballots. Verification of the addresses requires the board of elections to mail a non-forwardable letter to the registrant’s address. If it is returned as undeliverable, the board is required to make a second attempt at verification by mail. If a letter is undeliverable a second time, the ballot is not counted and the voter often moved to “inactive” status. In past studies, approximately 3 percent of all one-stop registrations are ultimately not able to be verified.

Regardless of the suits, allegations of extensive fraud or irregularities may represent a framework for a potential contested election. If contested, the election would head to the N.C. General Assembly for resolution, but not before the the first of the new year with Jan. 7, 2017, as the scheduled Inauguration Day. Meanwhile, Cooper, who still leads in the vote count, has already initiated transition activities and launched a website for those applying for jobs in a Cooper administration.

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the Thanksgiving Proclamation ON JUNE 20, 1676, the governing council of Charlestown, Mass., proclaimed June 29 as a day of thanksgiving for their newly established community.

That proclamation is below in the same language and spelling as the original.

In 1789, the first Federal Congress passed a resolution asking President George Washington to declare an official day of Thanksgiving. He named November 29, 1789 as that day. Presidents to follow issued other Thanksgiving proclamations, varying the days and even months of the celebration. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln named the last Thursday in November as the official Thanksgiving. However, In 1939, President Franklin D. Rosevelt, concerned that a short holiday season might hurt a recovering economy, issued a proclamation moving Thanksgiving to the second to last Thursday in November.

“The Holy God having by a long and Continual Series of his Afflictive dispensations in and by the present War with the Heathen Natives of this land, written and brought to pass bitter things against his own Covenant people in this wilderness, yet so that we evidently discern that in the midst of his judgement he hath remembered mercy, having remembered his Footstool in the day of his sore displeasure against us for our sins, with many singular Intimations of his Fatherly Compassion, and regard; reserving many of our Towns from Desolation Threatened, and attempted by the Enemy, and giving us especially of late with many of our Confederates many signal Advantages against them, without such Disadvantage to ourselves as formerly we have been sensible of, if it be the Lord’s mercy that we are not consumed.

It certainly bespeaks our positive Thankfulness, when our Enemies are in any measure disappointed or destroyed; and fearing the Lord should take notice under so many Intimations of his returning mercy, we should be found an Insensible people, as not standing before Him with Thanksgiving, as well as lading him with our Complaints in the time of pressing Afflictions: The Council has thought meet to appoint and set apart the 29th day of this instant June, as a day of Solemn Thanksgiving and praise to God for such his Goodness and Favour. Many Particulars of which mercy might be Instanced, but we doubt not those who are sensible of God’s Afflictions, have been as diligent to him returning to us; and that the Lord may behold us as a People offering Praise and thereby glorifying Him; the Council doth commend it to the Respective Ministers, Elders and people of this Jurisdiction; Solemnly and seriously to keep the same Beseeching that being persuaded by the mercies of God we may all, even this whole people offer up our bodies and souls as a living and acceptable Service unto God by Jesus Christ.”

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Murphy Deck the halls!

Nothing captures the spirit of the holidays quite like going to see a beautiful array of sparkling lights and ornaments. Experience the magic of seasonal light displays during boat parades, in gardens, across golf courses, at resorts and in small towns and downtowns across North Carolina. For a complete list of holiday light displays throughout the state, visit the events calendar at visitnc.com

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Hometown Holidays, Forest City Christmas Town USA, McAdenville

Heritage Bridge, Old Salem Tanglewood Festival of Lights, Clemmons

Chinese Lantern Festival, Cary Lake Myra Christmas Lights, Wendell Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont

Speedway Christmas, Charlotte Motor Speedway

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west Asheville Art Museum packs up 4,500 pieces

Arson suspected in McDowell fires McDowell County Last weekend, two fires broke out in McDowell County, one off Curtis Creek Road and the other at Clear Creek Road. Fire authorities are asking for public help in seeking a person they believe set at least four roadside fires in McDowell County in the past two weeks.

Buncombe County Asheville Art Museum has spent the last month packing up more than 4,500 pieces as they plan to close their doors for much-needed renovations coming to the Park Place location. For now, the museum will operate from a small pop-up at 175 Biltmore Ave. The museum is expected to reopen in the summer of 2018.

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Firefighters’ respect for flag touches thousands

80 art studios preparing to open doors to the public

Rutherford County Shannon Wilson returned to her home in Lake Lure Saturday after being evacuated for a week, yet she wasn’t expecting what was inside of her glass door — her rolled-up American flag. Firefighters carefully brought it down from her front flagpole and protected it from burning as they worked to save her home. Wilson posted the image on social media, so far it has received almost 200,000 likes and 70,000 shares on Facebook.

Mitchell and Yancey counties Eighty artists will open their studio doors for the much-anticipated Toe River Studio Tour that will take place Dec. 2-4. Toe River Valley is known as an artists’ haven, in part due to nearby Penland School of Crafts. Nine local galleries will also be participating.

From pottery to paintings, works will be available for purchase and make for unique holiday gifts.

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Small N.C. businesses qualify for disaster loans for excessive drought Cleveland and Rutherford counties The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations in Cleveland and Rutherford counties who suffered losses as a result of recent drought and excessive heat. The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates of 2.625 percent for private nonprofit organizations and 4 percent for small businesses, with terms up to 30 years.

Popular hotel and restaurants receive surprising new ownership Guilford County O.Henry, Proximity, Lucky 32 among others have been owned for 28 years by Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants and Hotels. On Nov. 17, Dennis Quaintance announced new ownership: the employees. Under an employee stock ownership plan, which essentially operates as a retirement fund for the 600 or so employed at the various hotels and restaurants, employees now own 100 percent of the company.

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Wildfire in Winston-Salem Charlotte School of Law on probation Mecklenburg County Following years of failing test scores, the for-profit Charlotte School of Law has been put on two years probation by its accrediting agency. After years of public criticism on admission standards and falling pass rates for the bar, American Bar Association is giving the school 30 days to create a full report on its plans for improvement.

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Forsyth County A wildfire started Monday afternoon near West Academy Street and Peters Creek Parkway. Firefighters worked to contain the fire that encompassed an overgrown area near the Budget Motel.

The source is still being investigated.

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Harnett County Sheriff’s Office under Federal lawsuit Harnett County A year after 33-year-old John David Livingston II was fatally shot in his home, his family and five citizens filed a lawsuit against two Harnett County sheriffs and four deputies claiming abuse and harassment.

Deputies Nicholas Kehagias and John Werbelow came to Livingston’s property Nov. 15, 2015, to follow-up an assault investigation. Witnesses said Livingston told the deputies the person did not live there and to get a warrant.

Pepper spray and a stun gun were used on Livingston before he was shot. In April, a grand jury chose not to indict Kehagias.

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Southern Living selects Bald Head Island Brunswick County Southern Living magazine announced Monday that Cape Fear Station on Bald Head Island will be the location of their 2017 Southern Living Idea House. People can tour the house in June 2017 or see it in the August issue. The main purpose is to provide creative ideas for current or prospective homeowners. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to Old Baldy Foundation, an organization dedicated to preserving Bald Head’s lighthouse.

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Principal Clerk of the North Carolina House Denise Weeks poses for a photograph in the House of Representatives Chamber at the Legislative Building in downtown Raleigh.

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Kinston native gives free turkeys to those in need Lenoir County Quinton Coples, an NFL free agent with ties to Eastern N.C., decided to give back to his community this Thanksgiving. On Monday afternoon, 250 turkeys were given out to families in need who had put in a previous application with the Salvation Army.

Many still struggling to recover from Hurricane Matthew benefited. Green beans, stuffing and rice were also given out at the Piggly Wiggly.

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Eastern NC BBB warns shoppers of scams Pitt County Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday and Give Tuesday, a lot of shoppers are taking care of their holiday gift list this weekend. The Eastern N.C. Better Business Bureau issued a warning to shoppers to avoid scams, particularly online, and to make sure they’re doing business with legitimate companies.

Ways to avoid holiday shopping scams include using trustworthy websites, ensuring secure payment and keeping documentation of receipts, and keeping personal info secure.

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ALEIGH — In the last quarter century, the powers and politics on Jones Street have ebbed and flowed with the times. However, one constant over the last 24 years of the North Carolina House of Representatives has been Principal Clerk Denise G. Weeks. Set to retire after opening the 2017 legislative session on Jan. 11, Weeks has been a fixture of the General Assembly since the 1970s, making sure Democrats and Republicans respect the process demanded of representative democracy.

Weeks grew up on a farm in Willow Springs and still lived there when she first started in the clerk’s office.

“All the rest of my family still lives out there on the farm,” said Weeks. “I moved to Raleigh, which for this position is great. I used to leave here in the wee hours of the morning and drive to Willow Springs. I began work here in 1977, here in the clerk’s office, and I was the youngest person in the office. I was pretty much the special messenger to the [N.C.] Senate.”

She held almost every job in the office as she worked her way up.

“In 1989 a full-time position became available in the clerk’s office and I was hired in that position,” remembered Weeks. “Then in 1992, the lady that was the clerk retired and I ran for the position in 1993.”

The principal clerk of the House is elected by the representatives every two years and is responsible for all legislation in possession of the House, production of the journal of record, member databases, the page program, and serves as parliamentary adviser to the speaker, making sure all the process rules are followed correctly.

One of the things Weeks takes the most pride in is being completely nonpartisan in her role as clerk.

“I try very hard to stay out of any politics,” asserted Weeks. “I’m not involved in politics, I’m involved in the process. Whenever I announced my retirement, some of the members made really nice comments about my service here, and most all of them said they had no clue how I was registered to vote. ....They don’t know which side of the aisle I might be on.”

In 1995 when the Republicans took control there were rumors Weeks may not be re-elected, when a gentleman that was going to be the speaker of the House came to her and said he’d never even chaired

a committee so she had to make him look good.

“This was Speaker [Harold] Brubaker,” revealed Weeks, “and I said you’re going to look so good they’re not going to recognize you! On opening day when it came time to elect the clerk, Speaker Brubaker made this statement, that the clerk’s position is a professional position and it’s not a partisan position, and that’s the way it’s been ever since.”

That’s not to say she doesn’t have her own take on things, or members have not sought to lean on Weeks over controversial items.

“There have been some times that I’ve sat out there and thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me!

This is happening?!’ But I just do my job,” assured Weeks.

During one heated debate on a bill to implement the state lottery, a member argued with Weeks that it represented a tax, and thus required a different voting process than she had ordered.

“There’s been times where I’ve had to say, ‘You know, I don’t agree with you,’” recalls Weeks. “It was not a tax. Tax is where you have to pay the tax; you choose to play the lottery.”

Through it all, Weeks has formed many lifelong relationships and even more memories. She was introduced to her husband of 20 years through a blind date arranged by office staff, met presidents and celebrities, and witnessed the passions of politics first hand.

“I recall we had a member stand on his desk one day trying to get recognition from the speaker,” said Weeks. “The speaker still didn’t recognize him, other than to tell the sergeant-at-arms to go get him off his desk.”

She likes how no two days have been the same through out her career.

“I could come to work in the morning and there will be nothing controversial on the calendar, thinking ‘Oh, I’ll be home at a decent hour,’ and then you get here and the whole direction of the day changes,” said Weeks.

Come January, though, she is expecting a little more predictability in her life.

“I’m looking forward to traveling, hoping to improve my golf game, and getting to Atlantic Beach when I want to go instead of whenever the House isn’t in session,” exclaimed Weeks.

“For so many years this place has determined when I could go on vacation. ... For a change, I want to do what I want to do on my time.”

Though she will be sorely missed on Jones Street, Weeks leaves behind a legacy that will set the bar for decades to come.

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north STATEment Neal Robbins, publisher | Drew Elliot, opinion editor | Ray Nothstine, deputy opinion editor EDITORIAL | Ray Nothstine

No civic Education, no American Republic The crisis of civic education means we no longer as a nation discuss the foundations and deeper principles that are vital for the survival of the Republic.

Are American educators preparing students to help keep this country free? It’s almost impossible to be exuberant by that prospect after being bombarded with talk of “safe spaces” or simply the rejection of long-established freedoms on many college campuses.

Sen. Ben Sasse, Republican from Nebraska, recently spoke about one of the greatest threats to liberty and the survival of the American Republic. In his brilliant remarks last week before the Federalist Society, Sasse addressed the need for a “cultural catechesis” to renew and repair society.

Frankly, civic education is a multi-generational project that now seems more daunting than the promise to land a man on the moon and return him safely was in the 1960s. It’s not impossible, however. Sasse used the Federalist Society as a model, which revolutionized the importance of “originialism,” or “textualism” in the legal community. It plucked a judicial philosophy out of obscurity and placed it into the mainstream.

Sasse touched on important factors, such as anger over the election outcome. A lot of young people were mad because their preferred candidate didn’t win. That is understandable.

However, more troubling is that many have no understanding of the Electoral College, checks and balances, or separation of powers. “If the people who rule America in 20 to 30 years don’t understand America, America will slip away,” Sasse declared.

Unfortunately, some educators are stressing partisan politics and professional victimhood. Forty-one percent of citizens under 35 now believe the First Amendment is dangerous.

Older people too struggle to say anything coherent about inherent rights and the purpose of government. The crisis of civic education means we no longer as a nation discuss the foundations and deeper principles that are vital for the survival of the Republic.

One of the highlights of Sasse’s speech was that he mentioned the George Washington monument in Baltimore, and not D.C. The Baltimore statue features our first president wearing a Roman toga. “Why? Because they knew the story of Cincinnatus. They knew the dangers of Caesarism,” said Sasse.

He noted that school children in the 1820s and 1830s would have understood the meaning behind the statue and that it was a tribute to the manner in which Washington gave up power, so reminiscent of the Roman statesman.

The entrenched and arrogant D.C. power structure paid a price this election. But regardless of who’s in power, the point is that power ultimately rests with the people of this country.

Americans should understand that moving more power away from Washington is essential no matter what party controls Congress or the White House.

The American framers believed that the existence of government was essential in order to protect our natural, or God-given, rights. The very starting point of that notion requires surrendering power. Republican leadership in Washington now has an opportunity not only to legislate but to help reteach civic truths. Undoubtedly, one of the best ways to teach is by example, and the only way to do that is through selfrestraint and adherence to the Constitution.

Appoint N.C. judges Based on my conversations with friends and family, I believe the vast majority of our state’s citizens confront the judicial part of the ballot with minimal information — or information of a slanted, specious nature.

In 2014, North Carolina ranked second in the nation for spending on statewide judicial elections. In that year and in 2016, political ads were aired by groups that do not disclose their donors and tend to feature arguably misleading sound bites.

Minimal voter information, attack ads, and gamesmanship over ballot placement and labeling are not the ingredients for a healthy, independent judiciary. Judges must bear full allegiance to the rule of law and to our state and federal constitutions — not to any political party or campaign promises.

If we turned to an appointive system — some version of the federal model that relied on gubernatorial appointment — we would take a step toward what our nation’s founders believed critical to reliable checks and

balances among the three branches. As when voting for president, voters would consider a gubernatorial candidate’s record of sound judgment in making appointments and similar decisions.

A screening body, or perhaps the state Senate, or both, could collaborate with the governor in an appointment-andconfirmation process.

This reform would not remove all politics from the process of choosing judges. It would remove, however, all spending on judicial campaigns, all attack ads, and all ballot placement and labeling tactics. Most important, it would remove the risk of the public believing those elected will serve the objectives of their party or financial backers.

As a lawyer and past president of the N.C. Bar Association, I believe a constant casualty of our judicial campaigns is the threat to judicial independence. Our General Assembly can provide the people of our state an opportunity — by a constitutional amendment — to choose a better way.

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EDITORIAL | Drew Elliot

Regulatory reform takes guts, yields benefits Many who are hurt by overregulation, especially consumers, are diffuse, unorganized, and largely unaware how they are being harmed.

Donald Trump says he wants to unfetter the American economy, and during the campaign he rightly identified over-regulation as a constraint on capital formation, business, hiring, and consumers. While the news media usually focused on his coal stance when he talked about deregulation, his regulatory reform promises were much broader. On his website he pledges to “no longer regulate our companies and our jobs out of existence.”

Now he has made that pledge more concrete. In a Nov. 20 YouTube video address, Trump said that on “Day One” of his administration, he will issue a rule to executive agencies that “for every one new regulation, two old regulations must be eliminated — so important.”

The “two die if one is nigh” idea works better as an aspirational signal than as a practical policy. Trump will find out quickly that eliminating specific regulations takes an enormous amount of willpower and is largely a thankless endeavor. The reason is that many who are hurt by over-regulation, especially consumers, are diffuse, unorganized, and largely unaware how they are being harmed — and unaware of the source of succor when that harm is removed.

Two examples of regulatory reform attempts in North Carolina — one successful, one not — are instructive. The successful

reform came about a year ago, when an environmental reform bill included a “selfaudit” provision. The law codified an existing state policy that granted limited legal protection to a business that self-reported violations it had recently discovered. The idea is to encourage businesses, schools, and others to come forward with problems rather than hide them in fear of a fine.

But even though the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a majority of states have similar laws, the panic-store left called it the “Polluter Protection Act” and “mourned” that “polluters will be allowed to regulate themselves.” Some of these people know better, and were just planning to use the issue as election fodder, but that hardly matters.

The General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory stuck to their guns and passed the bill, as they should have.

In the second example, things worked out differently. In a movement led by the John Locke Foundation, the legislature began to focus on modest reform of North Carolina’s occupational licensing laws, which are among the most burdensome in the nation. Probably the most egregious is the oft-cited example of hair-braiding, but there are many others. (As bizarre as it sounds, it is illegal for someone to braid hair for money without first obtaining a license from a state-empowered board.)

In the drive to help low-income North Carolinians — both entrepreneurs and consumers — the right-leaning JLF was joined by the left-of-center Justice Center.

Both pointed out that licensure requirements raise prices for consumers and barriers to entry for potential competition; they also raise wages for guild members but offer little discernible quality improvement. But legislators balked when guildmembers presented them with a parade of horrible hypotheticals. Reform was shelved for the session.

So the state’s right-wing and left-wing think tanks agree, but nothing gets done because the entrenched powers scare the people’s representatives. This is government at its swampiest.

Trump should expect these kinds of fearmongering tactics and more when he tries to loosen the burdens on consumers and businesses. It takes guts, but it will be worth it — as long as he doesn’t expect much thanks.

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Guest Opinion | Frank Pavone

Stop imposing religious beliefs — protect life when science tells us it begins s always, abortion was an issue this election, and you can bet a good number of voters A weighed it heavily when making their decisions.

When I talk to candidates who support legal abortion, a very predictable pattern arises. I talk to them about science; they talk to me about faith.

The sequence is always the same. I’ll ask the candidate if abortion destroys a human life. He’ll respond with, “I don’t know when the child receives a soul.”

In one moment, the discussion veers from a question of observable, verifiable science — is a living human’s life ended during an abortion? — to one of unobservable, unverifiable belief — when does a human receive a soul?

Most, but certainly not all pro-lifers have religious beliefs. Because of this, abortion backers erroneously assume that the pro-life position must be religiously based. Of course, they assume that their own pro-abortion stance is scientifically based.

In fact, the opposite is true.

It’s the pro-abortion line of thought that equates the beginning of life with the moment a human receives a soul. There are all kinds of opinions as to when life begins if one thinks that life begins with ensoulment or even “self-awareness.” But science doesn’t deal with the soul, it deals with observable reality. And science tell us that a human life — a genetically unique physical human organism — begins at conception. There is no dispute on this scientific fact, the basis of the pro-life position.

If our laws are to be based on science, they should protect human lives when science tells us we begin, when egg and sperm unite to form a new being with its own DNA. Our abortion law is based on the belief that a human life, even though it has been growing and developing for nine months, begins when the baby passes completely through the birth canal.

Somehow, abortion supporters hold, the child that is now outside the womb was not a child moments before while still in the womb.

Indeed, different beliefs are honored, respected,

Abortion backers erroneously assume that the pro-life position must be religiously based and that their own stance is scientifically based. In fact, the opposite is true.

and protected by law in the United States. But the right to one’s religious or moral beliefs is not absolute. While we are free to believe whatever we want, there are limits as to how far we can go in acting on those beliefs.

The U.S. Supreme Court and lower courts have made this distinction in various cases. Courts in Alabama and Tennessee, for example, ruled that churches that had ceremonies in which poisonous snakes were handled could no longer do so because, despite our freedom of belief, those snakes endangered the lives and health of the church attendees.

The U.S. Supreme Court made the point clearly in 1878 in Reynolds v. U.S.: “Suppose one believed that human sacrifices were a necessary part of religious worship. Would it be seriously contended that the civil government under which he lived could not prevent a sacrifice?”

Ours is a pluralistic society, but it is still one society. And in order to remain unified, we must have established standards — norms to which everyone adheres. The first such norm must be that the life of everyone within society is protected. Without such an absolute rule, we descend into a Darwinian-style law of the jungle where only the most powerful and fit survive.

To invoke pluralism, personal morality, or religious belief as a justification for taking another’s life is an intolerable abuse that strikes at society’s foundation.

The law’s criterion for who receives protection should be the verifiable evidence of science, not subjective religious belief. There is such a thing as religious truth. But whether a baby lives or dies should not depend on whether everyone in society acknowledges that truth.

Freedom of belief should never be confused with freedom to destroy others. And among the first to know that should be those who govern us.

The Rev. Frank Pavone is national director of Priests for Life.

Columnist | GarLand Tucker

Mr. President-elect: Look on Wisconsin Once an incubator for progressive legislation, the Badger State is now a conservative Republican stronghold.

The election raises big questions. What is the future of the Trump presidency and the Republican Party? Can Trumpism be translated into a coherent form of conservative governance?

At this point, Trumpism is arguably more a mood, a reaction, or a frame of mind than a comprehensive political philosophy. Trump correctly saw not only the electorate’s appetite for change, but its latent anger over political correctness, regulatory suffocation, executive overreach, and economic stagnation. He hammered these themes relentlessly in his series of mass rallies where inflammatory soundbites — not serious policy statements — were the fare. When pressed as to how his major initiatives would be implemented, he retreated into vague generalities.

The good news is that Trump’s sweeping bombasts generally sync with much of the GOP’s conservative agenda. Take healthcare. While campaigning for “absolute repeal and replacement of Obamacare,” Trump seemed at a loss to explain what replacement might look like. Instead, he would rant, “It’s going to be beautiful — so much better — you’re going to love it!”

Fortunately, Speaker Paul Ryan and his House Republicans have diligently crafted legislation, included in Ryan’s “A Better Way” package, that replaces Obamacare with a sensible free-market alternative.

To catch a real glimpse of how Trumpism might be successfully melded with conservative Republicanism, look no further than Wisconsin and its GOP leaders — Gov. Scott Walker, Speaker Paul Ryan, and Reince Priebus, the incoming White House chief of staff. Interestingly, all three grew up within a few miles of each other, are about the same age, and have simultaneously gained national stature within the GOP. Historians will recall Wisconsin as the home of Sen. Robert

The selling of the White House verybody knew that, sooner or later, this would be a problem. There’s E no way that Donald Trump, with his name

emblazoned on dozens of business properties around the world, could escape conflicts of interest if ever elected president.

But less than two weeks after he was elected, Donald Trump is already pimping the presidency, treating it like any other Trump product or property — up for sale to the highest bidder.

Recently, while he was supposed to be putting together his new administration, Trump took time out to meet with three developers of Trump Towers Pune, high rises in Pune, India — a meeting which Trump’s office dismissed as purely social, but which Indian newspapers reported as a serious business meeting. Later, Sagar Chordia, one of the partners, confirmed that the developers discussed undertaking even more real estate projects together with Trump and members of his family.

While Trump himself was selling new projects, his managers were taking advantage of his new status to promote existing ones. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, just one week after the election, more than 100 foreign diplomats were treated to a tour of the new Trump International Hotel in Washington, just a few blocks from the White House. Over champagne, sliders and a sales pitch, the message was clear, according to Lynn Van Fleit, founder of the Diplomacy Matters Institute: “How are we going to build ties with the new administration?”

Some guests were even more straightforward. One Asian diplomat who refused to give his name told the Washington Post: “Why wouldn’t I stay at his hotel blocks from the White House, so I can tell the new president, ‘I love your new hotel!’” The hotel’s manager reports that rooms quickly sold out for the inauguration, many for five times the normal rate.

His selling of the presidency is payto-play on steroids.

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Donald Trump shakes hands with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker during a campaign event in Eau Claire, Wisconsin Nov. 1.

“Fighting Bob” LaFollette, an icon of the left. For decades, Wisconsin was an incubator for progressive legislation. But in the past decade, these three leaders have transformed the Badger State into a conservative Republican stronghold.

Walker provides President-elect Trump with the perfect blueprint for implementing radical reform.

After his 2010 election, Walker moved decisively on a major reform program. He successfully took on the government employee unions, lowered taxes, reduced regulation, survived a recall election and was re-elected — all in the face of massive spending from labor unions and other leftwing organizations. In Walker’s words: “Go big, go bold, and do it quickly.” Walker drained the swamp in Wisconsin! There is no better model for Trump.

Ryan, a disciple of the late Jack Kemp, has consistently won re-election in a historically blue district. In the House, he is without equal in his mastery of conservative policy and budget issues, and his election as speaker was confirmation of his standing as the intellectual leader of the chamber. Ryan can supply the nuts-and-bolts legislation that Trump so desperately needs.

Bill Press

Priebus has proven the consummate insider — first as chairman of the Wisconsin GOP, then as national party chairman.

He has shown an ability to pull together all segments of the party, and his selection as chief of staff provides the crucial bridge between Trump and the legislative wing of the GOP. Priebus will be the key communication link between Trump, the Congress, and the American people.

When the pundits were surprised that Wisconsin backed Trump over Clinton, they should not have been. It was the result of years of groundwork, communication, and good governance by the Wisconsin troika — Walker, Ryan, and Priebus.

There is no doubt the electorate has voted for change. It’s now up to Trump to govern with the same effectiveness as he campaigned.

For the sake of the country, let’s hope he looks on Wisconsin for guidance and leadership.

Garland S. Tucker III is a Raleigh business executive, historian, and author. His latest book is ”Conservative Heroes: Fourteen Leaders Who Shaped America, from Jefferson to Reagan.”

At least one other family member’s also cashing in. After her speech at the Republican National Convention, Daughter Ivanka, who has her own line of clothing and accessories, invited women to come to her website and “Shop Ivanka’s Look.” That same website now advertises the diamond bracelet she wore on “60 Minutes” at the bargain price of $10,800.

But, again, why should we be surprised?

This is the same candidate who proudly promoted Trump wine, water and steaks at a March campaign event. And who steered a significant amount of campaign contributions back into his own pockets.

In June, for example, The New York Times reported that the Trump campaign paid Mar-a-Lago, his Florida resort, $423,000; TAG Air, $350,000, for use of his plane; $125,000 to Trump restaurants; and over $170,000 in rent to Trump Tower for his campaign headquarters.

At least, now we know why Donald Trump ran for president. In 2000, he told Fortune magazine: “It’s very possible that I could be the first presidential candidate to run and make money on it.” He’s already succeeded in that goal, and he hasn’t even taken office yet.

The irony, of course, is that Trump spent the last month of his campaign accusing Bill and Hillary Clinton of “pay-to-play” by arranging meetings for Clinton Foundation donors with the then-secretary of state. But, no matter how ill-advised that practice, at least the money wasn’t going into Bill and Hillary’s pockets, like it is for Donald Trump.

His selling of the presidency is pay-to-play on steroids.

There’s only one way for Trump to avoid even the appearance of wrongdoing, as proposed by the conservative Wall Street Journal: to liquidate his business holdings and place the cash in a blind trust. But Trump refuses to do so, which means we can only expect such blatant conflicts of interest to continue and multiply — and Trump to get away with it.

There are, in fact, strict laws and ethics rules that prevent members of Congress and all federal employees from using their job for personal profit. But those laws don’t apply to the president of the United States. Lucky for Donald Trump. Bad for the American people.

Bill Press is host of a nationally syndicated radio show, CNN political analyst, and author.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY the

BRIEF N.C. ranks No. 2 on Forbes’ Best for Business list Raleigh North Carolina earned the No. 2 spot for the second consecutive year in Forbes’ “Best States for Business” list. The only state in the Southeast to appear in the top five, N.C. was recognized as a state with a pro-growth business climate and a low cost of operating a business in the state. Utah ranked first on Forbes’ list and West Virginia ranked last behind Alaska and Maine. N.C. and Utah were two of only 11 states with AAA bond ratings.

Folwell to take the reins of N.C. treasury Raleigh N.C.’s incoming treasurer, Dale Folwell, is hitting the ground running. Folwell won the post by beating out bond trader Dan Blue III by about half-a-million votes. N.C.’s treasurer is charged with managing the state employees’ $90 billion pension program and health plan. Folwell said he will reduce the cost of the health plan and address its $30 million long-term liability.

He also faces the challenge of maintaining the state’s coveted AAA bond rating.

Biscoff cookie factory to open in N.C. Mebane Belgium-based Lotus Bakeries is bringing 60 new jobs to N.C. by the end of 2020 as it opens its first U.S manufacturing operation in Mebane. The company will invest more than $48 million at the North Carolina Industrial Center. Lotus makes a variety of products, including the Biscoff shortbread cookies often served to airline passengers.

Charlotte School of Law on ABA probation Charlotte The American Bar Association put the Charlotte School of Law on probation, saying the for-profit school has to provide reports on its admissions process as well as the information it provides students on graduation rates and how many students pass the bar exam. The school must present its plan for complying with the order

by Dec. 15 or risk losing accreditation.

SHOP LOCAL | WILSON

Small businesses, local owners appeal to holiday shoppers

By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal ILSON — In Eastern North Carolina communities, W family owned boutiques and

gift shops, mom and pop diners, and specialty stores are plentiful. Small towns encourage and promote shopping locally so consumers support their neighbors and communities not just during the holiday season but throughout the year.

“Small businesses make our community unique. Every town has chain stores, but locally owned small businesses give your town character,” said Steadman Lanier, owner of Belle and Co. Lanier opened the doors of Belle and Co., a women’s clothing boutique, in the spring of 2004 before the chain department stores Target, Marshalls and Ross came to Wilson.

“It can be tough to compete with the big box stores, but you find ways to offer merchandise, sales and customer service you can’t find in those stores,” said Lanier. “You learn to adapt to changing economic conditions and customer needs.”

Learning to adapt to the economic times and the interests of the consumer is what helps small businesses thrive year after year. Belle and Co. is located within a shopping district known as The Shoppes at Brentwood.

It’s a shopping center filled with local small businesses offering residents boutiques, salons, restaurants and jewelry stores, all of which are owned by families in the community.

Neighboring gift boutique The Nook has been a small business in the Wilson community since the 1950s.

“I try to have something in the store for everyone,” said owner Amy Wiggins. “We carry bridal and wedding goods, baby gifts, and gifts for women, children and men. Carrying food products made in the state has been big for us.”

Selling North Carolina agricultural products inside the store has been a large market for Wiggins. Shelves are donned with Bertie County Peanuts, Mamasita’s Gourmet Tortilla Chips from Newport, Chapel Hill Toffee, Salem Baking’s Moravian cookies and more.

“It is hard for me to ask people to shop local if I’m not shopping local,” said Wiggins. “We always want people to know how much we appreciate our customers shopping local.”

Maintaining merchandise that

PHOTO COURTESY OF AMY WIGGINS

Amy Wiggins, owner of The Nook, stands in her store surrounded by holiday gifts.

sets the business apart from other stores and conglomerate chains creates a special niche for these stores and one-of-akind shopping experiences for the customer.

While Wiggins offers monogrammed acrylic napkins holders and recipe boxes, and oyster knifes with wood handles made by Southern Hooker (a small Wilson company founded

by Wiggins’ husband), Lanier is offering customers blouses, dresses, necklaces, purses and accessories not found or offered in large department stores.

“Belle and Co. is a women’s clothing boutique geared towards the contemporary woman. We offer everything from designer denim to trendsetting designers to jewelry to accessories,” said Lanier.

Each store knows a range of prices can appeal to the budget of any consumer. Clothing in Belle and Co. ranges from a $40 to $300, with a special occasion dress topping the list. Gifts at The Nook begin at $10 and move upward with wedding china topping the list.

“Wide price points appeal to more people,” said Lanier. “It is easy to shop online, but shopping local you receive customer service that is well worth the trip to the store.”

Shopping local means sup-

porting the community directly.

“With small businesses you receive more personalized help and the money you spend stays in your community,” said Wiggins. “We wrap, ship and deliver while building customer relationships.”

Small businesses offer unique sales and social media connections larger retailers do not. There are sidewalk sales, flash sales, and posts to Instagram of merchandise, gift ideas, and new arrivals that can be purchased, wrapped and ready for you to pick up upon arrival to the store.

Belle and Co. offers customers the opportunity to make a Christmas Wish List in which Lanier sends a letter to a loved one of the customer with the wish list items listed. Anything purchased off the list receives a 20 percent discount. Two weeks before Christmas, Lanier offers customers the opportunity to bring in canned goods, which are donated to the local homeless shelter, and in exchange receive 20 percent off one item.

Small businesses offer customers unique ways to help the community and support local businesses at the same time.

Lanier added, “Small businesses are an extension of the owner. Business owners make the business.”

ROBERT SELIGSON

Improving quality and lowering costs of health care A NATIONWIDE SURVEY by The Physicians Foundation recently revealed how doctors feel about health care today in our country.

Proudly, North Carolina physicians responded to this survey with the highest per capita response rate of any state, making the results more valuable for North Carolinians.

We at the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) are well aware of these trends from what our members tell us every day. We are dedicated to helping doctors navigate today’s dynamic health care environment so they can fully focus on you and your health. Here are a few key findings from the survey and what they may mean for you.

Your doctor is likely part of a large physician group. Medical practice has moved away from the “Marcus Welby, M.D.” independent practitioner model to large physician groups where doctors may be employed by a large health system or hospital that sets the policies.

Your doctor wants to spend more time with you, but has to comply with proliferating regulations that often take time away from patients.

In North Carolina 76 percent of physicians find patient relationships the most satisfying part of medical practice. More than 62 percent find regulatory/paperwork burdens the least satisfying part of their job.

Nearly half of those responding (47 percent) said they plan to accelerate their retirement plans due to changes taking place in health care.

Policymakers are grappling with these trends to ensure you have access to the care you need while making sure it is the safest and highest quality.

Your doctor is feeling the strain of increased regulation, dwindling time with patients and uncertainty about the future. Approximately 75 percent of North Carolina physicians feel burned out at least sometimes, with 16.4 percent of that number always feeling that way, according to the survey.

Since 1849 the NCMS has been at the forefront of change for physicians and their patients. We take these trends seriously and are constantly working to address the needs of our members. As I outlined in my last column, we recently began a physician wellness initiative to address physician burnout.

We are acting on many fronts to improve access to care for all North Carolinians and to promote innovative, value-based practices that improve quality while lowering costs.

Pilots strike at cargo airline serving Amazon, DHL as holidays near

By Nick Carey Reuters Pilots at ABX Air, an express cargo airline that serves online retail giant Amazon and DHL Express, went on strike on Tuesday, a critical time for retailers with the holiday shopping season about to kick into high gear.

Some 250 pilots, who are represented by the Teamsters union, went on strike in the early morning, affecting around 75 flights, mostly for Amazon and DHL, a unit of Deutsche Post AG .

Pilots went on strike because ABX, owned by Air Transport Services Group Inc, has violated its contract by asking them to work emergency hours over the last two years because of a staffing shortage, but then failed to grant them compensatory time off or allow pilots to take earned vacations, the union said.

“Our pilots are striking so that we can have the status quo of our

contract restored, and we would like that to be in the next minute so we can return to serving our customers,” said Tim Jewell, a pilot and secretary treasurer of Teamster Local 1224, which represents ABX pilots. “But if the company chooses not to do that our members are prepared to continue striking.”

Air Transport Services Group said in a statement that ABX was taking multiple steps to tackle what it called an “illegal work stoppage” including seeking a court order to get the pilots back to work.

“We expect the court will uphold our position that the actions taken by the union to refuse work assignments is not legal, and the issues involved constitute a minor dispute to be resolved via arbitration under terms of our current labor agreements,” ABX Air President John Starkovich said in a statement.

ABX is notifying customers

Employees sort packages at the Amazon distribution center warehouse in Saran, near Orleans, France, won Tuesday.

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so they can make alternative arrangements.

The strike comes just ahead of Cyber Monday, which is the biggest day of the year for internet shopping and is expected to break records this year.

Amazon said it has contracts with the major U.S. package deliv-

ery companies United Parcel Service Inc and FedEx Corp, giving it sufficient alternatives to ABX. “We work with a variety of carriers and are confident in our ability to serve customers,” Amazon spokeswoman Kelly Cheeseman said in an email.

DHL, however, said the strike

had affected deliveries of goods into the United States.

“Due to a work stoppage affecting our airline partners, inbound deliveries to portions of the Americas will be delayed today,” the company said in a statement. “We are continuing to monitor the situation.”

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NC State coach Dave Doeren hugs senior running back Matt Dayes (21) during the Wolfpack’s 28-21 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels on Friday. Dayes scored two rushing touchdowns during the final regular season game of his career.

Wolfpack dominates in trenches during huge 28-21 rivalry win Dayes, Samuels lead Wolfpack to second straight road win over Tar Heels

By R. Cory Smith North State Journal HAPEL HILL — Matt Dayes was an unstoppable C force for the Wolfpack during

his four years at NC State. On Friday, he ensured he wouldn’t go out with a losing record to UNC by posting a 140-yard, two touchdown performance in the Wolfpack’s 28-21 road win in Kenan Stadium.

NC State also ensured Dayes, along with the rest of the seniors in the program, would be bowl eligible for a third straight season.

After losing five of the previous six games leading up to the showdown in Chapel Hill, that was anything but a guarantee for the Pack before Friday.

The win for NC State marked its second straight at Kenan and the fourth consecutive victory for the road team in the rivalry. The last time a home team won in the series was when the Pack decided to punt to Giovani Bernard.

There were no such miscues for State on Black Friday.

NC State got things going early in aggressive fashion, with a 59-yard passing touchdown from Jaylen Samuels to Stephen Louis. Samuels took a lateral from quarterback Ryan Finley before heaving it to a wide-open Louis to shock UNC with 9:57 remaining in the first quarter.

On the first play of the ensuing drive, UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky fumbled the snap and Bradley Chubb pounced on it at the UNC 29-yard line. Dayes punched it in from one yard out to give the Pack an early 14-0 lead.

Dayes’ second touchdown came on a bulldozing 18-yard rush on fourth down after breaking three tackles before touching pay dirt.

“They came out and dominat-

ed, it was amazing,” Dayes said of the offensive line. “I don’t know if those guys expected us to just lay down for them or what it was, but the o-line dominated and we finished every run today.”

That touchdown gave Dayes 40 for his career, making him the first NC State player to pass the threshold since Stan Fritts (42) in 1974. Another two-touchdown effort in a bowl game would tie Dayes with Fritts for second alltime in school history.

The Heels finally got on the board for the first time with a four-yard pass from Trubisky to Ryan Switzer after a fumble by Nyheim Hines at the 33-yard line. That brought the score to 21-7 at the half following a missed field goal by NC State’s Connor Haskins from 26 yards out.

NC State’s offense wasn’t the only thing on the field providing fireworks, however. Prior to Haskins’ botched field goal, the Pack and Heels cleared the benches and met at midfield for a tussle that saw UNC defensive tackle Jalen Dalton ejected. The fight came after a Matt Dayes fumble that was overturned and ruled an incomplete pass.

The Pack kept the scoring going in the third quarter with a Jaylen Samuels rushing touchdown on a handoff from, you guessed it, Dayes. After Dayes led State down the field in the wildcat formation, the Pack held a three-touchdown advantage heading into the fourth quarter.

Then UNC’s offense came alive.

On the first drive of the fourth, Trubisky and Switzer connected on three straight passes for 70 yards before Thomas Jackson touchdown reception. The Heels followed that up with another five-play, 61-yard drive that conSee NC STATE, page B7

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Tar Heels their own worst enemy in loss to Wolfpack

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal HAPEL HILL — The good news for North Carolina’s C football team is it doesn’t have to

spend its Saturday off watching Virginia Tech play and hoping for a miracle.

That’s about the only positive the Tar Heels can take away from a 28-21 Senior Day loss to rival NC State on Friday that ended any hope they had of winning a second straight ACC Coastal Division championship.

Dressed in all black, which turned out to be an omen of things to come, UNC got off to a self-destructive start and could never seem to get out of its own way against a Wolfpack squad motivated by its final opportunity to gain bowl eligibility.

The loss was the second in the last three weeks for the Tar Heels, who needed a victory and a Virginia Tech loss to Virginia on Saturday to get back to the ACC Championship Game next week. The other was to Duke, which like the Wolfpack, came into the game as a decided

underdog.

UNC’s performance and the unexpected result was reminiscent of the last time State came to Kenan Stadium on Senior Day, a 35-7 beatdown in 2014.

On this occasion, the tone was set by the approach taken by the opposing coaches.

While the Tar Heels’ Fedora played it safe, twice punting the ball away from the Wolfpack’s side of midfield, his State counterpart Dave Doeren dug into his bag of tricks and twice caught UNC flat-footed.

The first came on an option pass by fullback Jaylen Samuels to a wide open Stephen Louis for a 59-yard touchdown that put the Wolfpack up 7-0. The second came later in the first quarter when quarterback Ryan Finley hit tight end Cole Cook for a big gain on a flea flicker.

Even though that big play was nullified by a penalty, State’s aggressiveness clearly rattled a UNC defense that nearly pitched a shutout one week earlier against The Citadel.

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Full day of turkey and football in the NFL Cowboys hang on to top Redskins, move to 10-1 with Thanksgiving win

Playoff-starved Steelers smash Colts behind Brown’s big day INDIANAPOLIS — After a Nov. 13 loss to Dallas in Heinz Field, the Pittsburgh Steelers were 4-5 and riding a fourgame losing streak.

A once-promising season had all the makings of a possible meltdown with consecutive road games at Cleveland and Thanksgiving Night at Indianapolis up next.

The Steelers are somewhat more encouraged now after a 24-9 Sunday victory at Cleveland and a dominating 28-7 victory late Thursday night.

Ben Roethlisberger passed for 221 yards and three touchdowns -- each to Antonio Brown -- and Pittsburgh recorded a victory against Indianapolis, which was without starting quarterback Andrew

Luck (concussion).

Roethlisberger completed 14 of 20 passes, and Le’Veon Bell rushed 23 times for 120 yards and a touchdown as the Steelers (6-5) won for the second time in five days on the road after winning Sunday at Cleveland.

Scott Tolzien completed 22 of 36 passes for 205 yards and a touchdown for the Colts (5-6), but was intercepted twice in the fourth quarter.

The Colts suffered tons of injuries to an already banged up roster, seeing Robert Mathis, T.Y. Hilton and Ryan Kelley all go down.

Indy’s playoff hopes remain alive because they reside in the AFC South, but Thanskgiving was a brutal day for them.

Steelers players enjoy a turkey leg courtesy of NBC and Michelle Tafoya following the team’s win over the Colts on Thanksgiving.

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ARLINGTON -- Behind Dak Prescott’s 17 completions for 195 yards, his scoring run of six years and a touchdown pass to Terrence Williams, Dallas solidified its lead in the NFC East with a 31-26 over Washington.

Prescott wasn’t flashy throughout, but heated up when it mattered most in the fourth quarter.

He has five rushing touchdowns, has thrown for 18 TDs and only been intercepted twice.

The Cowboys took a 17-6 lead into the fourth quarter and the Redskins scored two touchdowns.

Each score was answered by Prescott leading two seven-play scoring drives.

Prescott capped the 75-yard drive with a six-yard TD run with 10:49 remaining. Rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott capped a 45yard drive with a one-yard run with 6:29 left.

“Those guys are just really good football players,” Dallas tight end Jason Witten said. “I don’t think we really view them as rookies.”

Kirk Cousins completed 41 passes for 449 yards and three touchdowns but the Redskins (64-1) could not come up with the magic to make a late push. Washington didn’t get its first touchdown until the start of the fourth quarter and the Cowboys defense didn’t buckle in the final 6:29 Cousins connected with Jordan Reed on a five-yard TD six seconds into the fourth and pulled the Redskins within 24-19 on a 67-yard scoring strike to DeSean

Jackson with 9:22 remaining.

“We pulled within striking distance a couple of times, but the way Dallas was able to come back and score says a lot of how good of a football team they have and why they’re leading out division,” Cousins said.

The Redskins made one final push, pulling within five points on a eight-yard touchdown catch

by Reed with 1:53 remaining in the game.

Prescott got the Dallas offense off on the right foot in the first quarter, working the ball 75 yards in seven plays for the opening score. Elliott got the first of his two scoring runs from four yards to make it 7-0 with 11:09 left in the first.

Prescott connected on pass plays of four yards to Elliott and 13 yards to Cole Beasley yards to keep Washington off balance.

The Redskins couldn’t hit pay dirt in the first half, coming away with just two field goals despite Cousins completing 18 passes for 216 yards.

The battle continued off the field following the game as well, with Dez Bryant and Josh Norman engaging in a Twitter battle that went over the top.

Bryant told reporters that the Redskins, who paid Norman more than $70 million this offseason on a huge contract, should ask for their money back and began posting highlights of him beating the cornerback on routes.

Norman did not sound thrilled about Dez comments.

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Lions eek out another close win DETROIT — Darius Slay doesn’t lack for confidence or a sweet-sounding nickname. In fact, he created it.

“Didn’t he have a nickname for himself? We didn’t give it to him,” Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell said with a chuckle. “I’m sure he’ll let you know it’s ‘Big Play Slay.’”

Detroit’s shutdown corner gave a national audience some evidence of why he’s deserving of the moniker. Slay stepped in front of Minnesota wide receiver Adam Thielen and intercepted a Sam Bradford pass at the Vikings 33-yard-line.

Slay returned it 13 yards to the 20 with 30 seconds remaining, setting up Matt Prater’s 40-yard, game-winning field goal in Detroit’s 16-13 Thanksgiving Day victory at Ford Field.

“I didn’t get the ball too much all day,” Slay said. “I’m surprised they threw it to that side.”

Minnesota could have opted to play it safe and go to overtime on the thirdand-seven situation. An illegal formation penalty wiped out a pass completion that would have given the Vikings a first down on the previous play.

Yet Slay had a feeling they would stay aggressive. The Lions rallied in Minnesota

for an overtime victory earlier this month.

Matt Prater’s 40-yard field goal on the final play gave Detroit a victory over Minnesota and sole possession of first place in the NFC North on Thanksgiving Day. Matthew Stafford completed 23 of 40 passes for 232 yards and a touchdown, and Anquan Boldin caught seven passes for 69 yards and a score for the Lions (7-4).

The Vikings (6-5) relied on a short passing game. Sam Bradford completed 31 of 37 passes for 224 yards. Tight end Kyle Rudolph caught nine passes for 64 yards and Adam Thielen gathered in eight passes for 53 yards.

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nother week, another must-win game for the defending NFC champions.

Carolina will hit the road for the holiday weekend, heading to Oakland for a game against the Raiders, who ascended to the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a Monday night victory over the Texans in Mexico City. Oakland offers up plenty of firepower on offense. But unlike last week, Carolina isn’t likely to have its defensive leader on hand, thanks to superstar middle linebacker Luke Kuechly entering the concussion protocol after a scary hit last Thursday.

Keys to the game Although the Raiders will seek to restore some balance against Carolina after being unable to run against Houston, the Panthers are giving up 271.7 yards passing per game, 27th in the NFL, as opposed to 3.5 yards per carry on the ground. So look for the Raiders to open it up early with Derek Carr against a suspect secondary, then go to the run later if the game is under control.

Quarterback Cam Newton is the Panthers’ primary weapon, passing and running. Malcolm Smith and Perry Riley Jr. are candidates to spy on Newton, who will be the focal point of

Cam Newton celebrates after a play during the Panthers win over the Saints in Week 11.

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everything coach Jack Del Rio and defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. devise for a game plan.

After slowing down the Saints to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, the Panthers have to figure out how to do the same against the high-flying Raiders. They will have to do it without their best defensive player, LB Luke Kuechly (concussion), and leading sack-getter, DE Mario Addison (foot).

MVP candidate Derek Carr has Oakland ranked fourth in passing yards and fifth in total offense and scoring, but the Texans had him on the ropes Monday night. The Panthers should follow a similar plan: Shut down the Raiders’ running game and limit Carr’s big plays. That fell apart for the Texans when they allowed two long touchdown pass plays in

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the fourth quarter, but if Carolina can hold receivers Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree in check, they must make sure Oakland’s running backs don’t run free as pass catchers.

Matchups to watch Panthers TE Greg Olsen vs.

Raiders SS Karl Joseph The Raiders were victimized early and often by Houston tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz, who had six receptions for 84 yards.

Defending tight ends has been an off-and-on proposition for the Raiders the last two seasons, and Olsen provides perhaps the toughest test of the season; he has a league-high 54 receptions for 745 yards and three touchdowns. Joseph has had a solid first year, although his tackling has been better than his manto-man defense. Malcolm Smith could figure in some routes here, although in those instances Cam Newton will almost certainly go to Olsen.

Raiders RG Gabe Jackson vs.

Panthers DT Star Lotulelei Jackson has had a generally solid season in switching from left guard to right guard to make room for Kelechi Osemele. He is at his best when matched against a player of strength as opposed to a smaller, quicker lineman.

Lotulelei has four sacks and nine quarterback pressures. If he can pressure Carr up the middle oneon-one, it would go a long way toward improving what Carolina’s leaky pass defense.

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Running back state of mind

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ollege football fans in North Carolina have been spoiled over the last few years with the wealth of talent at one position — running back.

Whether it’s one of the Big Four schools, Charlotte, Appalachian State or NC A&T, there is a proficient running back at nearly every program. This season has just been an absurd one for the position with monstrous numbers being posted all over the state, between both dual-back systems blowing up and bellcow backs taking over.

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he sudden offensive surge from the Charlotte 49ers, in the school’s fourth year T playing football, has a lot to do with a quarterback switch made midseason. But don’t discountt the product of the running backs in the Niners system either.

Kalif Phillips has carried most of the backfield work for Charlotte, but freshman Robert Washington’s five rushing TDs have been crucial in the 49ers turnaround. Phillips is the all-time leading rusher in Charlotte history with 3,225 yards and has been an integral part of why the Niners are finding success in Conference-USA.

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oming into the year, Elijah Hood was expected to be the workhorse back for North Carolina and a potential Heisman dark horse. It hasn’t quite worked out that way due to injury, but Hood still have five games with 100 yards or more this season.

The explosiveness of Hood has been paired with the experience of T.J. Logan. In his final season, the senior has already set a career high for touchdowns with nine and has seven games with 80 yards or more of his own.

“We go with the hot hand,” UNC coach Larry Fedora said about his loaded backfield. “We know that both are going to play and they both know that we’ve been doing it this way since they got here and that hasn’t changed. It’s still about production.”

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n the other side of the Triangle, Matt Dayes saved his best for last with the Wolfpack.

The bruising back finished what he started last season, becoming the first NC State back with a 1,000-yard rushing season since T.A. McClendon in 2002.

He’s also compiled seven rushing touchdowns after posting 12 scores last year and 13 the year prior. Even with talented players behind him like Reggie Gallaspy and Jaylen Samuels, coach Dave Doeren has rarely brought him out of the backfield this season.

“He’s averaging 100 yards per game so that’s what we do,” Doeren said of Dayes. “He’s our back.

He’s a great player. He deserves the football.”

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here’s one running back in the Triad who’s has been crushing for years. Tarik Cohen has been nothing short of spectacular for NC A&T over the last four years, compiling 1,300 yards or more each season.

This season has been Cohen’s masterpiece, averaging more than eight yards per rush and 18 total touchdowns. The only running back in the MEAC even close to Cohen’s numbers is Howard’s Anthony Philyaw, whose 949 rushing yards pale in comparison to the Aggies back.

“It’s the biggest headache you can ever have,” NC Central coach Jerry Mack said of stopping Cohen.

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he Demon Deacons have had their best year under Dave Clawson, in large part to running T backs Cade Carney and Matt Colburn operating in a shared system, with both totaling more than 500 yards. Coming into an unproven system wasn’t easy for Carney, but he believed in coach Clawson and the change he saw for Wake Forest.

“These guys, they sold it in a way that I bought into it,’’ Carney said. “They sold it and I was buying. I believed in them, and just watching this team over the past five years — I’ve been a fan growing up — and watching the tide turn as much as it did when they got in here, I knew that something was coming.”

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Canes fans hit 500 consecutive home games milestone The Jaspers are an omnipresent face of N.C. hockey fandom

By Cory Lavalette North State Journal ALEIGH — Carolina Hurricanes fans Patty and Todd JasR per have braved ice storms, illness

and other inconveniences to keep the streak alive. On Nov. 18, the couple reached a milestone: 500 consecutive Hurricanes home games at PNC Arena.

“It was nothing that was on the bucket list or a goal in mind of ‘I’ve gotta go to all these games,’” Todd said. “It just kept on going and I guess I look up numbers all the time. And I thought, ‘We haven’t missed a game since …’ so I started making mental notes of that.”

Todd, 52, grew up a Penguins fans in Western Pennsylvania, and met Patty in Southern California. They married in 1993, and after stays in each of their home states, they settled in the Triangle.

Todd’s love for the game rubbed off on Patty, and she became a diehard Hurricanes fan. Todd shed his Pittsburgh allegiance and joined her. They have been full season ticket holders since 2001 and started attending each game.

“The start was close to 100-something games, and that’s when Patty had her brain tumor,” Todd said.

Around Christmas of 2003, Patty was diagnosed. True to their commitment, she scheduled her surgery during the All-Star Break in February, thinking she’d be recovered in time for the Hurricanes’ Feb. 12, 2004, game against Washington.

“I had a setback, so I was back in the hospital and that’s why I ended up not going to that game,” Patty said. “And that was the one game. There literally hasn’t been another game.”

The Jaspers returned for the

next home game four days later — and haven’t missed a one since.

“The streak consists of games here: preseason, regular season, playoffs at this building” Todd said. “We went to Finland [for the NHL Premiere in 2010], and I didn’t count that game. Just the games right here in Raleigh.”

On top of seeing Carolina play two games in Finland, they traveled around to several cities to watch NHL games.

“We’ve mixed it up with other NHL teams, but the goal is always to go see the Canes play,” Patty said. “So we’ve gone to Phoenix, Nashville, Pittsburgh, L.A., Florida — all over Florida — Anaheim, everywhere.”

They were in Los Angeles for Game 6 when the Kings won their first Cup in 2012, and in Chicago the next year when the Blackhawks won their second of the three they’ve won since 2010.

They’ve also attended several NHL drafts — though they missed the 2004 one in Raleigh.

“My niece called and wanted to know when hockey season was over so she could plan her wedding around us,” Todd said.

Patty recalled her niece asking, “‘Do you guys have hockey that time? Are you going to be able to come?’”

The Jaspers gave her the dates, but it turned out the wedding still conflicted with the Jaspers hockey fandom.

“It ended up being on the draft,” Todd said. “So we just kind of didn’t say anything. It’s wasn’t a game, but we missed the draft.”

As the home game streak took on a life of its own, there were some close calls. A couple Triangle ice storms threatened the couple’s run, and two years ago Todd was hospitalized with what was initially thought to be a heart issue.

When Todd found out it was just a severe case of reflux, he informed the hospital staff he needed to be discharged.

“They told me I might be get-

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Todd, left, and Patty Jasper, right, enter PNC Arena for their 500th consecutive Hurricanes game before the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens in Raleigh, Nov. 18.

ting out today, and I told them, ‘It’s not an option, I have a Hurricanes game,’” Todd said.

Hurricanes vice president of marketing Doug Warf has been with the Hurricanes for about as long as the Jaspers’ streak, and he presented them with a framed and signed poster at Game No. 500, a come-from-behind 3-2 win over Montreal.

“We love the fact that they’re at the draft, at All-Star Games, they go to the road games, because they’re great ambassadors for our team and they’re a great representation of our brand,” Warf said.

Todd and Patty are hopeful for an end to Carolina’s seven-season postseason drought, and to add more playoff games to the streak.

“Please let us make that payment. Please let us send you the money,” Patty said.

Todd, left, and Patty Jasper, right, watch the intro during their 500th consecutive Hurricanes game. The couple has not missed a game in 12 years, and when asked which was their favorite, they were quick to answer the Hurricanes Stanley Cup win.

College Football

ECU WR Zay Jones’ name starting to catch on nationally

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal

“He could dominate and play for a long time. He has multiple seasons left. His skillset is dynamic.

ECU coach Scottie Montgomery on Zay Jones

ark clouds rolled over Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium during the secD ond quarter of East Carolina’s Senior

Day game against Navy. It was an ominous sign that was symbolic of the way both the game and the Pirates’ season.

Before the approaching gloom could fully set in and the visiting Midshipmen could pull away for a 66-31 victory, emerging ECU superstar wide receiver Zay Jones gave fans a reason to celebrate.

His eighth catch of the game, on a five-yard out pattern from quarterback Gardner Minshew, increased his career total to 388, breaking the FBS record set by former teammate Justin Hardy just two years earlier.

The occasion was marked by a banner celebrating Jones’ milestone unfurled from the roof of the Murphy Center in the west end zone and a ceremony that, for at least a few glorious moments, provided a welcome distraction from what has otherwise been a nightmare of a season.

“It’s conflicting because this isn’t where we want to be,” coach Scottie Montgomery said. “In the middle of it all, I see the shining light that Zay has been in.

“I know it’s been tough for him and it’s especially tough when you’re a senior. It would probably be a lot different for him if he was a junior and having this type of success, but I see what he’s doing and I respect it.”

Earning Montgomery’s respect is no small accomplishment. He’s a former

UNC from page B1 The Tar Heels’ normally highpowered offense wasn’t much better.

A Trubisky fumble on the opening play of UNC’s second possession helped set up a short Wolfpack touchdown drive. His receivers also had a hard time holding onto the ball, as the usually reliable Bug Howard, Austin Proehl and Elijah Hood all dropped passes — including one by Proehl that would have

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East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Zay Jones (7) holds up the football during second quarter catch after breaking the all time FBS record for receptions against the Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

NFL wide receiver who played with and against some of the best in the game at wideout.

Jones also managed to catch the attention of those who don’t have the benefit of seeing him play and practice every day.

On Monday, the prolific senior was named one of three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation’s best receiver. The two other candidates are from Power Five programs

extended a drive near midfield.

Instead, UNC punted. Four plays later, State was in the end zone again for a 21-0 lead.

The Tar Heels did get a break, thanks to a Wolfpack fumble that set up their first touchdown of the day — a four-yard toss from Trubisky to Ryan Switzer. But with the exception of that one 33-yard drive, the only fight UNC showed in the first half was when there was an actual fight on the field.

Defensive tackle Jalen Dalton

— Oklahoma’s Dede Westbrook and Northwestern’s Austin Carr.

Regardless of who ends up winning the honor, Jones simply being in contention is significant considering that the man he replaced in the FBS record book — Hardy — didn’t even make the cut as one of 10 semifinalists.

As good as Hardy was in 2014, when he caught 121 passes, for 1,484 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2014, Jones has been exponentially better.

His eye-catching numbers are so far off the charts even his team’s lack of success can’t be held against him.

His 151 receptions heading into Saturday’s season finale at Temple aren’t just 48 more than anyone else in the nation, they’re more than 17 entire teams have recorded this year. He is just five catches away from breaking the FBS single-season record.

“Not to be cocky, but when you play this game you’ve got to have the mindset that you’re the best,” Jones said.

“And I do consider myself to be the best in the country. That’s just my competitive nature. That’s my mindset.”

That attitude is only part of the reason why Jones’ coach believes he will be just as successful at the next level as he is in college.

“He could dominate and play for a long time,” Montgomery said. “He has multiple seasons left. His skillset is dynamic. He has a large catch radius.

There are a lot of reasons why we’ve had so many [NFL] general managers in this building this spring and fall.”

Jones has repeatedly downplayed his pursuit of the career receiving record, but the emotion he showed on the

was ejected during the benchclearing melee that followed a State fumble later ruled to be an incomplete pass.

It wasn’t until it was too late before the Tar Heels finally began battling back in a more constructive manner.

Even then, UNC proved to be its own worst enemy.

On the second half kickoff, it appeared to recover an onside kick. But upon review, it was ruled that linebacker Ayden Bonilla was blocking before the ball went the

field while being honored was a telltale sign of how much it really means to him.

It helped that Hardy, now a receiver for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, was on hand to personally congratulate him, as was his father — ECU Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion Robert Jones — and the rest of his family.

Including a sibling he wasn’t expecting to be there.

“It was an unbelievable experience to see my family here,” said Jones, who has also been recognized for his excellence in the classroom as a finalist for both the William V. Campbell Trophy — symbolic of the top scholar-athlete in college football — at the Senior CLASS Award.

“My little brother surprised me.

I didn’t know he was coming. To see Levi here, my grandparents were able to make it down and to have the former guys to come back — including Justin — just made it such a memorable moment.”

The only thing that dampened the celebration was the outcome of the game ECU falling to 3-8, meaning Jones won’t finish his career by playing in a bowl.

He can at least take solace that his success helped give his teammates a reason to smile that they might not otherwise.

“I still get chills on my body,” said hybrid back James Summers, who threw passes to Jones during his tenure at quarterback last season. “That kid really worked for that [record]. It was awesome to see him get that. I feel like I won an award out there.”

required 10 yards, resulting in a penalty that forced the Tar Heels to re-kick. It was the same call that cost them a similar recovery earlier this season at Miami.

UNC also wasted an opportunity by trying trick plays on third and fourth downs from inside the State 10 late in the third quarter.

Its comeback bid finally got started two minutes into the final period when Trubisky hit Thomas Jackson for a fouryard touchdown. The junior

quarterback then hooked up with Howard on a 48-yard scoring strike to bring UNC back to within one score with plenty of time remaining.

But unlike earlier rallies against Pittsburgh and Florida State, the Tar Heels couldn’t finish the job this time. Their final drive ended with the ball getting knocked out of Howard’s fingertips as he hit the ground on a fourth-and-20 play with just over three minutes remaining.

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With the momentum clearly swinging in UNC’s direction for the first time all game, NC State went three-and-out on the next drive. Luckily for the Pack, Howard dropped what would have been a first down on fourthand-20 in NC State territory on the next drive.

The Pack would close out the game with a Jalan McClendon 14-yard rush for a first down to ensure the win. Three plays later, NC State earned its sixth victory

of the year and a crucial one for coach Dave Doeren, who closes out the year at 6-6 and two straight road wins.

The win not only ensure bowl eligibility, but gives Doeren the all-important rivalry win over UNC. “To me, it’s not about that,” Doeren said. “It’s about these players and these coaches hanging together amidst a lot of heartbreaking days, negativity and doubt.

We didn’t. ... That’s what this is about.

“This has nothing to do with the bowl game. I’m glad they get to go to a bowl game, but today

was about mastering ourselves, finding a way to win and doing it against our rival.”

While his team scuffled down the stretch, taking a win home from Chapel Hill heals a lot of wounds from losses against Boston College and fourth-quarter meltdowns against Clemson and Florida State.

“It’s incredible,” a choked up Doeren said following the game.

“Until you’ve been in the arena and fought and laid your life on the line the way these guys do and these coaches do amidst all the b.s. that’s out there, you have no idea what it feels like.

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“It’s tremendous to see the support that all these players have had for each and every one of us as coaches and for each other. Proud of them.”

On the UNC side, it’s another in-state loss that denies the Heels any chance of a second consecutive ACC Championship Game appearance and starts the timer on Fedora’s future in Chapel Hill.

Regardless of their upcoming destination, the Heels will play one last game with the core of Switzer, Howard and several other significant seniors that turned the program around under Fedora.

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TAKE NOTICE Iredell NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 497 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jeremy Stephen Snyder and Jennifer Diane Snyder (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jeremy Stephen Snyder) to PBRE Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of April, 2010, and recorded in Book 2060, Page 289, in Iredell 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 Iredell 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 Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, or the customary

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 528 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made

by Jeremy A. Ware and Rebecca L. Ware to Vantage Point Title, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of January, 2014, and recorded in Book 2284, Page 989, in Iredell 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 Iredell 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 Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on December 1, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Iredell, North Carolina, and being

location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on December 8, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Iredell, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of LOT NO. FIFTY-SEVEN (57) of CEDAR HILLS SUBDIVISION as the same is platted, planned and recorded in Map Book 12, Pages 26 and 26A of the Iredell County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 143 Mapleleaf Road, Statesville, 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 bankruptcypetition 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.

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 4521.29 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

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more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 5 in Block A of the Iredell Development Company Subdivision as owned by C.C. Johnston in the Town of Mooresville, North Carolina, said subdivision Map Being duly recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 37, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Iredell County, Lot No. 5 being more specifically described as follows. Beginning at an iron pin on the Southwest side of Oakhurst Drive in said Subdivision, corner common to Lots No. 4 and 5; thence North 37 deg. 29 min. West 152.4 feet to an iron pin in the line of Lot No. 3 in Block A; thence with the line of Lot No. 3 South 60 deg, 10 min. West 51.8 feet to an iron pin, corner common to Lots 3 and 7 in the line of Lot No. 7, Block A; thence South 38 deg. East 151.0 feet to an iron pin on the Southwest margin of Oakhurst Drive; thence with the margin of Oakhurst Drive North 52 deg. 05 min. East 100.0 feet to the point of beginning. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 144 Oakhurst Drive, Mooresville, 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.

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

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An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 4521.29 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.

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.

Randolph NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 399 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kenneth Chad Holmes and Mendy N. Holmes (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Mendy N. Holmes) to Stephen S. Eggleston, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of September, 2011, and recorded in Book RE 2252, Page 915, in Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on December 6, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real

estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument in the eastern right of way line of Daniel Road at a point located South 31 degrees 53 minutes West 100 feet from the southeast intersection of the right of way lines of Daniel Road and Henley Drive; thence from the beginning corner South 58 degrees 07 minutes East 200 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 31 degrees 53 minutes West 100 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 58 degrees 07 minutes 200 feet to an iron pipe in the eastern right of way line of Daniel Road; thence with said right of way line North 31 degrees 53 minutes East 100 feet to the beginning and being an unnumbered lot of the Joe S. Hight Subdivision as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 95, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 617 Daniel Road, Asheboro, 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.

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

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An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 4521.29 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.

Wake NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2726 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made

by Danielle A. Bryant and Eric J. Bryant to Bagwell, Holt, Smith, Jones & Crowson PA, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of April, 2011, and recorded in Book 14327, Page 513, 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 December 5, 2016 and will sell to

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2254 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made

by Brian I. Burton and Maria Cruz Ces-Carou to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 4th day of January, 2011, and recorded in Book 014226, Page 02682, 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 December 5, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for

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 94, Brookfield Station Subdivision, per plat and survey thereof recorded in Book of Maps 2007, Pages 2248-2250, inclusive, Wake County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 113 Cinder Street, Knightdale, North Carolina. Less and Excepting from this conveyance any and all subsurface resources as defined and described in that Mineral Deed from D.R. Horton, Inc., to DRH Energy, Inc., recorded in Book 13997, Page 2389, 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.

cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 15, Tuscan Hills as shown on Plat entitled "Tuscan Hills recombination, Subdivision and Tree Conservation Areas" Prepared by Thompson & Associates, PA and recorded in Book of Maps 2008, Page 887 of the Wake County Registry, reference to said plat being incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty of description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2604 Shadow Hills 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. § 4521.29 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.

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. § 4521.29 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

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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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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TAKE NOTICE Wake AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 11 SP 3825 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made

by Charles S. Johnson and Lillie M. Johnson to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of January, 2008, and recorded in Book 012948, Page 00400, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 3330 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Dan Morrison and Laura P. Morrison (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Stephen D. Morrison and Laura P. Morrison) to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of August, 2006, and recorded in Book 012174, Page 01607, 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 foreclo-

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 16 SP 2714 Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing With Assignment of Rents executed and delivered by Davis Drive Partners, LLC (hereinafter “Borrower”) dated March 2, 2012 and recorded on March 6, 2012 and recorded in Book 14677 at Page 94 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina (hereinafter “Deed of Trust”); and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the Wake County Courthouse, 316 Fayetteville St. Mall, Raleigh, North Carolina on MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016 AT 1:30 P.M., all of Borrower’s right to the personal property as described in the Deed of Trust and to the real described herein below, together with any improvements and fixtures existing or hereafter placed on or attached to the real property, and all other appurtenant rights and privileges, situated, lying and being in Wake County, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: See attached Schedule A. Address of property: 1001 Davis Drive, Apex, Wake County, North Carolina Tax Parcel ID: 0039374 Present Record Owner: Davis Drive Partners, LLC The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the note holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1).

The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens,

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 December 12, 2016 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 5 of Litchford Forest, BL A, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6805 Johnsdale Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Being and intending to describe the same premises conveyed in a Deed recorded in Book 4434, Page 442.

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.

sure sales, at 1:30 PM on December 5, 2016 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 13, Block 34 N of North Ridge Subdivision Haymarket Village Part B, Section 5, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8008 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Being and intending to describe the same premises conveyed in a deed recorded 06/30/2000, in Book 8623, Page 1151.

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.

unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale.

The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

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 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 declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

of Lot 2, Wake County Board of Education (Deed Book 10196, Page 607, Wake County Registry), on the east by Bobby W. Glover (Deed Book 2013, Page 487, Wake County Registry) and by Bobby and Alene Glover (Deed Book 4687, Page 521, Wake County Registry), on the south by the northern rightof-way line (allowing 60 feet) of Davis Drive and on the west by the eastern right-of-way line (right-of-way width varies) of Old Jenks Road and being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING AT NCGS Monument “A Earl Smith” (N.C. Grid {NAD 83} coordinates N = 727,659.7061 feet, E = 2,043,743.9309 feet), thence with a tie line north 23 deg. 50 min. 09 sec. east 1920.61 feet to an iron pipe found in the eastern right-of-way line (rightof-way width varies) of Old Jenks Road, said iron pipe found also being the southwest property corner of Lot 2, Wake County Board of Education and being the point of BEGINNING, thence with the southern property line of Lot 2, Wake County Board of Education the following two calls: (1) north 83 deg. 33 min. 51 sec. east 534.53 feet to an iron rod found and (2) south 17 deg. 31 min. 02 see. east 67.01 feet to an iron pipe found, said iron pipe found being the western property corner of Bobby W. Glover and the northwest property corner of Bobby and Alene Glover, thence with the western property line of Bobby and Alene Glover south 17 deg. 14 min. 54 sec. east 101.42 feet to an iron pipe found in the northern right-of-way line (allowing 60 feet) of Davis Drive, thence with the northern right-of-way line (allowing 60 feet) of Davis Drive the following two calls: (1) south 59 deg. 29 min. 01 sec. west 295.00 feet to an iron pipe found and (2) north 80 deg. 25 min.

03 sec. west 129.72 feet to an iron pipe found in the eastern right-of-way line (right-of-way width varies) of Old Jenks Road, thence with the eastern right-of-way line (right-of-way width varies) of Old Jenks Road the following four calls: (1) north 40 deg. 00 min. 57 sec. west 51.84 feet to an iron pipe found, (2) north 41 deg. 01 min. 06 sec. west 51 .44 feet to an iron pipe found, (3) north 41 deg.

22 min. 41 sec. west 99.96 feet to an iron pipe found, and (4) north 41 deg. 13 min. 52 sec. west 100.42 feet to an iron pipe found, the BEGINNING point.

Being the same property as shown on that plat recorded in Book of Maps 2000, Page 2308, Wake County Registry, and being that same property described in that deed recorded in Book 1113 7, Page 494, Wake County Registry.

Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 4521.29 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 the this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination.

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

This the 16th day of November, 2016.

Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee By: William Walt Pettit, Attorney P.O. Box 12497 Charlotte, NC 28220-2497 Telephone: (704) 362-9255 EXHIBIT A BEING all that tract of land containing 2.592 acres more or less, located in Apex, White Oak Township, Wake County, North Carolina; and bounded by lands owned by and/or in possession of persons as follows: on the north by the southern property line

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. § 4521.29 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.

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. § 4521.29 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

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 691 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made

by Agustin Roberto Sabater and Rebecca G. Sabater to John L. Matthews or Timothy M. Bartosh, Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of June, 2001, and recorded in Book 008954, Page 00865, 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 December 5, 2016 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 No. 180, Block V, as shown on plat of Section One, Lockwood Subdivision, recorded in Book of Maps 1953, Page 111, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1206 Downing 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 2725

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Shena L. Reed to The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter and Britton, P.A., Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of April, 2016, and recorded in Book 016345, Page 00739, 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 December 5, 2016 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 that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 301 Kingston at Wakefield Plantation, Phase III, as shown on Book of Maps 2005, Pages 765-766, Wake County Registry. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 11720 Coppergate Drive, Unit 112, 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

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: 1160429 (FC.FAY)

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: 1171246 (FC.FAY)

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 thevalidity 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. § 4521.29 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: 1177223 (FC.FAY)

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. § 4521.29 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: 1193909 (FC.FAY)

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’Twas the Night the Mailbox Appeared

December 1-3 Poplar Grove Candlelight Tours Wilmington Each of the eight rooms with be heavily decorated with flora greenery inspired by the Foy family’s Colonial times through Victorian history. Guided tours begin in the Manor House on the hour at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Advance tickets are required for this event. poplargrove.org

December 1-4 Flat Rock Playhouse presents Music on the Rock: A Celtic Christmas Flat Rock

CHRISTINE T. NGUYEN | NORTH STATE JOURNAL

As the Christmas season approaches, towns across the Old North State have surprises and traditions for each and every one. In the Town of Tarboro, a shiny red mailbox magically appears to deliver letters to Santa Claus. Read on and hear how the children drop their letters in the post box and receive a return letter from the famous man in the red hat himself.

Laura Ashley Lamm | North State Journal Twas the night after Thanksgiving, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even the old farm mouse; The days are being counted down with care, Knowing St. Nicholas soon would be there; In the Old North State, children were snug as a bug in a rug Drifting to sleep while visions of toys, dolls and barbeque in their thoughts did tug.

I in my bunny slippers and daddy in his baseball cap, The fluffy cat curled up in my lap, There is a story they say that is told at the corner diner Of how children are mailing letters — to that jolly ole’ timer.

In a quiet little town, just East of here, A shiny red mailbox in the night does appear.

Where did it come from? Do you know? For the tale they say takes quite the wit.

The Town of Tarboro is where the mailbox does sit.

Listen, wonder and figure it out.

There’s a surprise in here somewhere, no doubt.

Why the elves have been so lively and quick, To help the children in town send a letter to St. Nick.

His helpers have hammered, bolted and painted each mailbox as they came While St. Nick himself, laughed, whistled and called them by name, “Well done Rudy and Rita, Betsy and Boone!

Let’s finish soon and deliver them under the light of the moon.”

The red paint does shine, and now the seal must be put in place The North Pole Express — it does say — as it takes up the center space.

“To the sleigh we must go! Down South we must travel!

Tie the bow tightly so it shouldn’t unravel!”

Through the leaves and cold air do they fly, Straight through the twinkling stars and night sky; Up to the top of the Main Street Post Office they flew With the mailbox to bring, and St. Nicholas too — And then, in a scamper, they trickled down from the roof Leaving the reindeer prancing and pawing with each little hoof.

Quickly they worked, and as they were turning around, Down the flag pole St. Nicholas came with a bound.

With a wiggle in his step and twinkle in his eye, He watched as Rufus came strolling by.

He giggled and winked and tossed a treat to the dog, Knowing he was the one who saw how the mailbox came to town during the midnight fog.

It is a secret that has long been kept, Of just how those letters are written and returned in step.

The children will compose, draw, glue and sprinkle with love A list and wish and a cheer for above.

The children come after the rise of the morning sun And drop their Letters to St. Nicholas in the box by the ton.

Each child’s letter must have a return address Or sending a reply can be quite the mess.

You heard correctly I say, jolly old St. Nicholas writes back To ensure a letter will arrive before he must pack his gift sack.

For the surprise to the children is bewildering and merry Leaving their faces to shine bright like a cherry.

Now that the mailbox has arrived, St. Nick with his red cheeks and round belly Must spring to his sleigh and dash off in search of a biscuit with grape jelly.

He exclaimed as he began to leave, “I’ll be back on Christmas Eve!”

From the western shores of Ireland to the Great Glen Highlands of Scotland, the people of the British Isles have been infusing Christmas carols with their unique Celtic sound for more than a millennium. The Playhouse Downtown will be transformed with mist and candlelight for three singer/storytellers and a group of unique musicians who will ignite the Christmas spirit within you. Traditional carols like “Silent Night,” “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” “O Holy Night,” and many more are given the Celtic treatment in this one-of-a-kind Christmas spectacular. This is a show to share with the entire family. flatrockplaghouse.org

December 1-18 Fayetteville Fayetteville’s Gilbert Theater brings the story of George Bailey, the everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls whose dreams of escape and adventure have been quashed by family obligation and civic duty. His guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to show him what the world would have been like had he never been born — that his life has been, after all, “a wonderful life.” gilberttheater.com

December 1-23 The 19th Annual Festival of Trees Greenville More than 100 trees are transformed into a different theme or meaning for Christmas.

Enjoy the many beautiful decorations as the center becomes a holiday wonderland.

Proceeds benefit the Family Support Network. fsnenc.org

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Taking care of your heart during the holidays

November 28, 1814

By Stan Yancey For the North State Journal e all see the commercials. Everyone is W enjoying the meal with smiles as

conversation is filled with energy and laughter. For some this is reality. For many it is a moment remembered from days gone by, or longed for one day. For some the holidays are a combination of joy and pain; celebration of relationships and the pain of relationships altered by death, divorce, health changes or other change.

Take heart. I mean that.

Take care of your heart during the holidays. First let’s explore the reason the holidays can be difficult, and I’ll offer suggestions along the way. Our culture holds the holidays as a time for family and friends to celebrate and be happy. Don’t make yourself feel worse by feeling bad about not being happy.

If you have had a significant loss in the last year then your holiday will feel different. And of course you know loss is not limited to death or divorce.

What if your health has really changed since a year ago? What if you have moved? Grief with significant loss takes energy. To grieve is to share your loss with someone who can hear it. You don’t need premature comfort, the kind that in some ways tells you to not share. You need the honest listening of someone who can hear your grief. This is what any of us need when we grieve. So, if you have had a major loss in the last year or so, then don’t think you “should not feel whatever you feel related to the loss.” Find a trusted friend or two and tell the story of how your holiday is being impacted by your loss. This is not the life of the party story telling, but it may just help you connect with the friend. Often it is our struggles in life and pain that help us connect more deeply than achievements and successes. We have all had losses. Your sharing might just be a bridge to the hurt your friend needs to share as well.

A few other suggestions for taking care of your hurting heart during the holidays. Limit your time with events that drain and do not give you energy. For most of us this means paying attention to balancing pleasing others and ourselves with how many activities. Sometimes being with family can feel like judgment and criticism on not measuring up and holidays can exasperate this. The ache of relationships not as close as you wish can throb even more with holiday expectations. Try to literally take care of your heart by exercise, and by resisting the seductive urge to salve pain by emotional eating or overdrinking.

Stan Yancey, MSW, MDiv., Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Credentialed Pastoral Counselor sees adolescents, couples, and adults in his private practice in Raleigh. stanyancey.com

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Contributors to this section this week include: Laura Ashley Lamm Cory Lavalette Emory Rakestraw Stan Yancey

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Congress promoted Johnston Blakeley to the rank of captain for his stellar performance in the ongoing war with Great Britain. Born in Ireland but raised in Wilmington, Blakeley joined the Navy as a young man and had a great deal of experience when the War of 1812 was declared.

November 30, 1956

Cleveland County native Floyd Patterson, only 21 years old at the time, became the youngest undisputed heavyweight champion in history after knocking out Archie Moore in the fifth round of a boxing match. Born in the small town of Waco in January 1935, Patterson left North Carolina for New York City with his family at a young age.

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Last week we shared instructions on the paperwhite planting process, and this week we have a few care and feeding directions for you — in case you are wondering what to do with the bowl of rocks containing the onion looking bulbs you’ve started.

Make sure you continue to check the water and keep the level just beneath the roots.

If you’d like to keep your paperwhites from getting leggy as they grow, you can splash the water with a shot of vodka to stunt them — or if you’ve had enough forced family togetherness

administer the alcohol to yourself and only add water to your bulbs.

Feel free to place your bulbs anywhere in your home — paperwhites are tropical, but they will grow in sun or shade.

You can also add a festive holiday pop with a ribbon around the green stalks if they begin to flop over.

Editor’s tip: For a lovely amaryllis or narcissus arrangement — once the blooms are full you can cut and place them in a hollowed-out, water-filled, welcoming pineapple for a centerpiece display.

December 1, 1875

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse was lit for the first time. Built in response to the many wrecks in the 40 miles of “dark space” of coastline without lighthouses at the time, the idea for the structure was conceived in 1872. Construction began in 1873 and, when completed, the 162-foot lighthouse was left unpainted to distinguish its exterior from other lighthouses along the coast. The last of the major brick lighthouses built on the Outer Banks, the building exhibited unique craftsmanship and a redbrick design that still draws visitors to this day.

Information courtesy of N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

turn the page We reached out to our friends in Sylva at City Lights Bookstore for a few book suggestions on the subject of preparing our hearts for the season of Advent as it begins today.

“The Advent Book”

by Jack and Kathy Stockman “Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas”

by Ann Voskamp “Jesse Tree Ornaments: Advent Coloring Activities and Craft Projects for Kids with Bible Stories for the Jesse Tree Symbols”

by Kathryn Marcellino “Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here”

by Max Lucado “Welcome Baby Jesus: Advent and Christmas Reflections for Families”

by Sarah Reinhard

accolades Gingerbread tradition and competition at Omni Grove Park Inn

By Emory Rakestraw North State Journal n its 24th year, the Gingerbread Competition attracts more than 150 international comIpetitors and 100,000 guests.

A Christmas tradition for many is gathering around with family and friends to construct a minihouse of edible delights. Gingerbread houses are sticky, sweet and fun. For most, the gumdrops at the top signify that it’s time to celebrate the success — and possibly chow down on said success. Yet, one gingerbread competition in North Carolina takes the holiday tradition to another level, transforming gingerbread houses into pure works of art.

The tradition began in 1992, mainly as a community gathering to celebrate the holidays. Little did they know 24 years later the competition would become a beloved way to ring in the season. This year’s competition took place Monday, Nov. 21 with an awards ceremony following.

The esteemed judges also bring the competition to the next level, with the panel consisting of renowned food, arts and media professionals. The event also attracts national attention, with coverage by ABC’s Good Morning America, Food Network and Travel Channel.

Last year, the first place winners were Jennifer Elmore and Mike Wallauer from Chapel Hill. It was their fourth year competing and they were finally able to receive the $7,500 grand prize. Their house, “Wishing Tree,” resembles if fairy tales, Van Gogh and Dali decided to compete in the competition — wavy architecture defies laws of gingerbread gravity, there’s intricate setting with both a sense of place and story, an owl perches on the roof as Santa casually checks the mail. The most amazing part is that 75 percent this construction is gingerbread (judge rules). But here, there’s no touching (or eating) allowed, just looking.

This year’s reward increased a notch — up to $8,500 for the grand prize with additional categories valued at more than $22,000. The judges included a curator from the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the author of “Making Great Gingerbread Houses,” co-owner of International Sugar Collection, and a nutritionist from NBC’S The Big-

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gest Loser. The winning categories include adult, teen, youth and child.

This year’s first place winner was Beatriz Müller from Ontario, Canada. “Innisfil” is a whimsically sweet display with a Victorian touch — the house has multiple levels, with a detailed pebbled patio on the exterior and a second floor room nearly suspended in midair. This year saw 150 entries from international competitors. Tracy Johnston-Crum, director of public relations at The Omni Grove Park Inn, said the six-week display draws a crowd of more than 100,000.

There is a minimum $10 outdoor parking fee, with many of the proceeds going to support six Asheville nonprofits. Since 2013 more than $190,000 has been raised for organizations like Meals On Wheels, Homeward Bound, United Way and Asheville City Schools Foundation.

Visiting the gingerbread display is a perfect way to ring in the season, not to mention the Omni Grove Park Inn’s cozy interior with roaring fireplaces and intricate holiday decorations. There’s even a Gingerbread Holiday Package for those seeking a weekend away. The houses will be on display Nov. 27 until Jan. 5, 2017.

Dressed for the occasion ’Tis the season to embarrass yourself, your family and your friends.

December 16 is National Ugly Sweater Day, but our taste for gaudy can’t be confined to just one day and neither should yours.

You know you have those special articles of clothing you break out this time of year — be it that ugly Christmas sweater you sport at the holiday theme party, perhaps an ostentatious tie, or maybe those pants with the spectacular plaid pattern your wife keeps trying to hide from you. We want to see photos in your tackiest holiday attire.

Send your color photos to photo@nsjonline. com along with your name, email address, and a sentence or two about your beloved garish gear and we will include you in our online gallery and a drawing for a three-month digital subscription.

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redbird candy | Lexington

A minted Christmas classic at Piedmont Candy Co. Carolina Works

By Emory Rakestraw North State Journal

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ne hundred and twenty six years is a long time, more than a century — surely enough to perfect any art or craft, even a sweet treat. Under the name of NC Candy Company, Piedmont Candy Company opened in Lexington in 1890. That same year, Edward Ebelein was 17 years old, living in Germany. Little did he know his future would lead him to Lexington and, better yet, to becoming the sole owner of Piedmont Candy Company and later passing the business down through generations of his family.

In 1919, Ebelein moved to Lexington specifically to work at Piedmont Candy Company. The company was already making the melt-in-your mouth, delectable peppermints that tend to grow in popularity and nearly disappear off the shelves come Christmas.

Yet, it was no easy feat — a lot of manual labor is needed to get everything to minty perfection, including the use of open copper kettles to heat pure cane sugar to 300 degrees.

Jenna Paquin from Piedmont Candy Company describes how modern technology has increased production.

“It used to take us two days to make a single batch, and so we could produce 1,500 pounds of candy a day,” Paquin said. “Although we still use a lot of hands on application, the introduction of minimal technology has increased our capacity so that it only takes us 90 minutes to produce a single batch and we are able to make 55,000 pounds of candy on a daily basis.”

In 1987 the Ebeleins sold the company to the Reid family. While Doug Reid spent most of his time working in textiles, he continues to strive for United States production. Piedmont Candy Company is one of the few in the business that still produce in America.

Although times surely change, some things stay the same. Red Bird still uses 100 percent pure cane sugar, all natural peppermint oil, and a lil’ bit of good ol’ labor creating the stripes by hand.

Paquin describes the process in

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Kitchen Operator Nick Friday makes Red Bird peppermint candy at Piedmont Candy Company in Lexington. Friday said of making the candy, “It takes me back to my childhood. I kind of feel like Willy Wonka in his Chocolate Factory.”

depth “The sugar is cooked and then pulled on pulling machines,” she said. “We pull off a small portion of each 100-pound batch for the red stripes and then send the rest of the batch to be pulled. As the candy is being pulled, we add in the peppermint oil and then roll it

into cylindrical logs and apply the stripes. Lastly, the candy is rolled out until it becomes a very thin rope and cut into the round candies that are then wrapped.”

It seems to pay off: every second 30 Red Bird Mints are consumed.

Red Bird peppermint puffs make up 85 percent of the company’s

business, and in the week leading up to Christmas 1 million bags, sticks and tubs are sold.

Red Bird peppermints come in mini-form, traditional puff, and also four-inch candy sticks.

So what makes Red Bird so popular? Paquin notes, “We still make it very authentically by hand, with real ingredients — the same way we have for 126 years.

It is different from so many other candies out there because it is pure cane sugar base so it melts in your mouth.”

She also said while Peppermint is their best seller, they’ve experimented with other flavors and Cotton Candy is a close second in populartiy.

It’s no surprise that in November and December, whether on Pinterest or your favorite Sunday read, you’re sure to find a recipe involving Red Bird mints — like using a Peppermint Stick to swirl hot cocoa (cute for parties, too) or even adding pizzazz to a champagne cocktail.

“My project focuses on North Carolina manufacturers. I compliment the portraits with a quote from the subjects on how they approach their jobs, how they see the manufacturing industry or some other interesting thing they might have to say. While I know I thoroughly enjoy the process and hearing what people have to say, my hope is that others also find inspiration and useful insights. The goal is to shine a positive light on manufacturing throughout the state. We should be celebrating these economic engineers of our communities.”

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NCMOH American Indian Heritage Celebration | Raleigh Stories By Jennifer Wood | Photos by Madeline Gray

On Saturday, November 19 the North Carolina Museum of History hosted the 21st annual American Indian Heritage Celebration. The event brought together all eight of N.C.’s recognized tribes for what felt like a family reunion. “This event is a celebration of the significance of our population here — we have about 110,000 people in N.C. that identify as Native American,” said master of ceremonies Sandon Jacobs. “That is the largest population in any state east of the Mississippi River.” Like a gracious host at any gathering, Jacobs welcomed the massive number of attendees by encouraging everyone to enjoy the pageantry while also imploring guests to make sure they take in the day in its entirety. “We are here to share our story, to celebrate who we are and that we are still here as an indigenous people,” said Jacobs.

Top, Eastern Band of Cherokee storyteller Lloyd Arneach listens to fellow storyteller Barbara Locklear during the American Indian Heritage Celebration at the North Carolina Museum of History.

Main, Gage McClenny, of Clinton, dances with other members of the Coharie tribe during the American Indian Heritage Celebration.

Bottom, (L to R) Senora Lynch, Marke Locklear and Barbara Locklear discuss a piece of pottery that Lynch made during the American Indian Heritage Celebration at the North Carolina Museum of History on, Nov. 19, 2016.

The pottery piece depicts hummingbirds that carry spirits up to the heavens with dogwood imagery that signifies springtime and new beginnings.

Arneach family, Eastern Band of Cherokee Order and respect are integral parts of the traditional Cherokee way of life. The importance of that hospitality and generosity shine through in the uplifting stories Lloyd Arneach and his daughter Dawn Arneach tell.

“I’ve been sharing stories at this event for at least eight years and Dawn has been with me for five of those,” said Lloyd.

Dawn opened the session with a traditional creation story about overcrowding in the sky vault.

The creatures and the animals converse over the struggle and ultimately decide to work together to overcome their dilemma.

Lloyd told three stories during

his presentation — two of which involved birds and one on the power of words.

“There have been times where I’ll be telling a story and all of a sudden I get za feeling that I need to share a specific one and so I do.”

Like many Native American storytellers Lloyd arrives at these events cold and allows the story to come to him.

“I will be sharing a story and all of a sudden I see a light go on and I know it has reached someone,” said Lloyd.

Father and daughter imparting their knowledge through the oral tradition of their culture.

Lynch family, Haliwa-Saponi Senora Lynch is a potter, beader and basket maker — she refers to herself as a jack-of-all-crafts — and she passed her ability to multitask down to her daughter Elizabeth Qua Lynch.

Qua has demonstrated beadwork, is a dancer at the event, and she now serves on the planning committee. The mother and daughter share the story of their cultural heritage through art.

Senora has been involved with the AIHC for more than 20 years and Qua has been right there with her the whole time.

“I was the first person invited when the museum decided to showcase American Indians in N.C.” said Se-

Locklear family, Lumbee nora. “My favorite part is the arrival.

You get greeted by your museum family and then your native brothers and sisters.”

What was once an event involving only a few has grown to thousands of people.

“I hope the public walks away with their spirits being enlightened,” said Senora. “It is so good that for a day visitors get a chance to see these cultures and traditions continuing and they can take that knowledge back to their community, churches and schools.”

The occasion is so dynamic that before the day is over the energy of the event has you wishing it were longer and already looking forward to next year.

Barbara Locklear and her son Marke Locklear have been presenting their passion for their tribe’s tradition at the AIHC since Marke was a small boy. The mother-son duo imparts their wisdom through storytelling and art.

“For me storytelling is a slender thread that connects me to my past and keeps me grounded in my culture,” said Barbara.

The mantle of storyteller was not one she took up herself.

“I realized a little over 35 years ago that when people introduced me they would include ‘the storyteller’ after my name — it was a title bestowed on me by my own community, which means the world to me.”

Barbara uses her gift as a teaching artist in schools to create a conversation with students about bullying and the power of

words.

“I begin by asking them if they can tell me what the most powerful thing is that we possess as people,” said Barbara. “I’ve never once had one guess — it is our words.”

Marke is a craftsman and he demonstrates flint-knapping to share the story of his tribe. Knapping is shaping flint, obsidian or some other stone in order to make tools or in Marke’s case beautiful arrowhead necklaces.

“I’ve had students come by and talk with me and they all seem to know what the obsidian is because it’s in a video game they play,” said Marke. “And that’s great — it gives me a way in to have a conversation about what it’s used for and our traditions.”

A mother and son sharing the depth of their culture through storytelling and art.

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5 elements of hosting a classic dinner party

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By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal VERy occasion calls for something extra, whether it’s the flower arrangement in the center of the table, grandmother’s silver that’s been freshly polished or the family’s favorite pecan pie. The holidays are the perfect time for gathering friends and family around the table. Forget stress or an overblown budget, it’s all about pizzazz, creativity and the thrills of the moment this holiday season.

The North State Journal gathered ideas and tips to help you host a party you’re sure to enjoy as much as your guests. The Myrtle Grove Plantation in Macclesfield has become one of the leading destinations in the East

for dinner parties, supper clubs, book club luncheons, weddings and receptions, from 12 to 600.

We spoke with owner Joe White, who opened the doors of his 1842 plantation to entertaining guests in 2006, on ways to make you and your holiday party shine.

Preparation To avoid becoming overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle that surround a party, start by making a list and figuring out your basic components: the date, invitees, budget and menu. Then make a list of the extras: the place cards, theme, floral arrangement, serving pieces, flatware, table linens and lighting.

“You can’t do everything for a party all in one day, so pace your-

self and take a few days of preparation to build up to the party,” said White.

Menu “As a host, you don’t want to spend all your time in the kitchen,” said White. “If there are people coming to the party you don’t know as well, then stick to safe nutural menu items like a chicken dish rather than seafood.”

Check your recipes for ingredients and make sure they are in season. Casseroles are a nice option that can be assembled a day in advance of the party.

Table Setting Holiday dinner parties are the perfect time to bring out your

linens and wedding china. How you’ve dressed the table becomes the wardrobe of the party. Depending upon the style of the host, table and party; tablecloths, table runners or linen placemats may dress the table. All linens should be graced with a good iron, some steam and a little starch to have the best appearance.

Sterling silver is made to endure the decades and brings elegance with it wherever it goes. Often, the task of polishing the silver is known as the dreaded chore.

However, it doesn’t have to be.

Turn on the holiday music, grab those yellow gloves and polish in tune. Use a quality silver polish, rinse well and dry thoroughly. Air drying will result in spotting.

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American Horror Story | Roanoke

Show’s sixth season set in Lost Colony

By Cory Lavalette North State Journal OUTER BANKS, N.C. — Viewers of the FX horror series “American Horror Story” have been treated to a variety of topics during the series’ six-season run: a haunted house, a creepy mental asylum, a coven descended from the Salem witches, and more.

The show’s current season, which ended Nov. 16, brought North Carolina into the AHS canon with a wild story of the Lost Colony: murderous ghosts, a family of cannibalistic recluses and a reality show/found footage theme that took the show in a totally new direction.

One direction it didn’t go in was to the known history of what happened on Roanoke Island.

“As the researchers that are doing the archaeology — we call ourselves the First Colony Foundation, not the Lost Colony — the whole Lost Colony concept has already gone down that road as making it sort of a fantastic, mythological thing,” Eric Deetz, one of the archaeologists with the foundation, said. “It’s part of a collective mythology of early America.”

One would think Deetz, part of the team that recently uncovered

more pottery pieces thought to be from the colony’s 16th century camp, would find American Horror Story’s tales of a dead-raising “blood moon” and an autocratic colonist-turned-vengeful spirit known as The Butcher (played

by Kathy Bates, a regular on the show since its third season) a detriment to his pursuit for the truth about what happened on Roanoke Island.

“I think you can’t get too serious about things,” Deetz said. “As archaeologists, we spend all of our careers trying to prove minute facts, and it’s really easy to get tunnel vision and be grumpy or dismissive about stuff that plays fast and loose with the story you’re trying to research.”

It’s not the first time Deetz has had popular culture impact his historical fact-finding.

“I was working at Jamestown when the Pocahontas movie came out,” Deetz said. “And it was pretty funny because everybody, all the news crews, came trundling out to Jamestown to hear us bad-mouth the movie because we were the experts.”

But Deetz said the 1995 Disney film, while taking liberties with the facts, created an interest among child fans of the movie to find out the history of their new-

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The Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse in Manteo, N.C.

found hero.

“Before, families would come to Colonial Williamsburg, which is six miles up the road [from Jamestown], and the daughters would go to have an American Girl tea party or something and they’d go see where Thomas Jefferson lost his toothbrush or whatever,” Deetz said. “But they didn’t really have a national consciousness about Jamestown.

And we saw an increase in the

visitation that was very real. And it was mostly, anecdotally, kids dragging their parents to go see Jamestown because they saw the Pocahontas movie.”

Bill Coleman, CEO of the Roanoke Island Historical Society which produces the Outer Banks staple “The Lost Colony” play, also thinks any attention American Horror Story brings to the North Carolina mystery is a plus, even if the sensational version

presented on television is nothing like the play’s dramatic interpretation of history.

“Our show is not about ghosts 450 years later,” Coleman said of “The Lost Colony” production, which will celebrate its 80th season next year. “And it’s fiction, entirely fiction, what they’re doing. Obviously our show, we know some facts, but it’s been written as well to dramatize these folks’ lives, and we don’t know any of that either. I think anything that piques the interest of the general population about the Lost Colony is good for us.”

The addition of American Horror’s Story surreal jaunt through Roanoke Island is just the latest layer in the myth of what happened to the 118 people who seemingly vanished from the settlement.

“There is a lot of questionable science people have come up with in the past concerning the Lost Colony, whether it’s the Dare stones or a lot of other things,” Deetz said. “And stuff that’s sort of portrayed as legitimate research I think we’re a little more critical of.

“But something so far-fetched as a ghost story on a cable TV network, just have fun with it. It should be a win-win.”

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Top, monogrammed napkins sit on the table set for Thanksgiving at Coles Jones’ house in Raleigh.

Left, classic blue and white British transfer pattern dishes presented on warm-colored wood make an inviting and less formal table.

Above, a bowl of buckeyes sits on the less formal.

tate what serving pieces you need,” said White. “If you need salad, bread and butter plates, or salt and pepper shakers. Special occasions may require more formal pieces. You can always go online and look up a table setting to see which pieces you need.

“Always consider who your guests are — people accustomed to silver and fine china will be comfortable with those on the dinner table. Those who didn’t grow up around that may be uncomfortable and wondering what fork to use. You want all of your guests to be happy and relaxed at the party,” said White.

Dinnerware and the abundance of choices for such can allow the host to have a dinner party with classic style, a mod-

ern mix, or splash of patterns for a twist. Wedding china, grandmother’s gravy boat and heirloom pieces of dinnerware can be used for the formal and traditional dinner party. Modern hosts may prefer more contemporary designs in dinnerware with the combination of black, white and gold colors.

Vintage finds or complementary patterns allow for a colorful table full of imagination.

“You can purposefully mix and match. You can have a different place setting at each plate to create something unique,” said White. “You can use pottery for serving bowls to have a very eclectic but attractive look.”

Place cards and assigned seating tell everyone where to go and alleviate the awkwardness of find-

ing a seat when you’re mixed with people you don’t know. The host and his or her significant other should sit at the head of the table on opposite ends. Traditional seating is done by placing a male next to a female and so forth. It is not required that couples sit beside one another, so feel free to mix up the seating so people can make new friends.

Centerpieces Flowers welcome guests into the home. The use of vases, tea kettles and even carved out pumpkins can be donned with flowers to make a centerpiece to your table. Nutcrackers, snowmen, reindeer and ornaments can be used for centerpieces if flowers are outside of the budget or you

want something different.

“For fall and holiday parties, use items from nature as your centerpiece such as pinecones. As a tip, place pinecones in a plastic bag in the freezer for 24 hours to rid the pinecones of any insects,” said White.

Saying Grace Down South, meals are often blessed with ones gathering to bow their heads or hold hands around the table. If you have a Reverend in the family or joining you for the event, then he or she provides the blessing by default.

However, kindly inform them upon arrival they will be expected to say grace. Otherwise it is the host or hostess of the evening affair.

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North Carolina is the holiday state.

We are the No. 1 state for sweet potato production — bragging rights we’ve held since 1971. We rank second in both hog and turkey production and pie-goodness we slide in at No. 7 for apples. But wait, our holiday dominance goes on. For those of you clinking glasses during the season, we come in 10th place in both grape and wine production.

Gracious, there’s even a town named Turkey in Sampson County.

On the ho, ho, ho front, many a family spends the weekend after Thanksgiving putting up a Christmas Tree, and — that’s right, folks — N.C. comes in second in the nation in number of trees harvested and cash receipts.

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