North State Journal Vol. 3, Issue 37

|

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 37

WWW.NSJONLINE.COM |

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Inside Tar Heels add talent to veteran core, B1

NORTH

STATE

JOURNaL ELEVATE THE CONVERSATION

Republican majority in NCGA hangs in balance Suburban voters shift toward Democrats putting some GOP districts in play

By David Larson For the North State Journal RALEIGH — Regardless of whether they’ve had a Republican governor in Pat McCrory or a Democratic governor in Roy Cooper, the Republicans have enjoyed an enviable position with a supermajori-

ty in the North Carolina legislature since 2011. When Cooper wants to take a stand, it is mostly symbolic as his veto can be inevitably overridden, unless it happens to be an issue on which the Republican members are split on.

After years of watching frustrated from the back row, state Democrats worked very hard to prepare for this week. They knew they needed to flip four state House seats or six state Senate seats to break the supermajority, so they target-

ed a few key races they believed they could win. President Donald Trump’s leadership of the Republican Party is leading to a shake-up of the traditional party allegiances. Educated suburban whites, once the base of the Republicans, are now a swing vote according to many pollsters, and low-income and rural whites are moving from a swing vote to more reliably red.

This changing dynamic has See NCGA, page A2

the Wednesday

NEWS BRIEFING

Judge blocks feds’ effort to shrink red wolf territory Raleigh A federal judge says U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is violating federal protections and the Endangered Species Act by trying to shrink the territory of red wolves in N.C. and authorizing private landowners to kill the canine predators. The ruling comes from a lawsuit by the Red Wolf Coalition, which argued that the federal government’s neglect allowed the red wolf population to decline. About 35 red wolves remain in the wild, all in eastern N.C. Another 200 live in captive breeding programs.

Opponents of the protections say that those wolves found in the wild, outside of captivity, are a more common coyote hybrid and not red wolves.

Chickenpox outbreak at N.C. private school Asheville Health officials say 28 private school students in Asheville now have chickenpox. That is up from 13 the week before, the Buncombe County Health and Human Services Department announced Monday. Buncombe Medical Director Dr. Jennifer Mullendore says students who can’t provide proof of vaccination against chickenpox have been quarantined for 21 days.

J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE | AP PHOTO

The Capitol is seen on a rainy Election Day in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

Early voting marked by record high turnout

Central America leaders want probe of caravans Mexico City The presidents of Guatemala and Honduras are calling for an investigation to identify the organizers of a caravan of migrants on a journey to the U.S., saying those people “should be judged based on international laws.” Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez said Monday that “thousands” of his countrymen have returned to Honduras.

Mexico’s Interior Ministry said over the weekend it has helped transport around 500 migrants who asked for assistance returning to their countries of origin. More than 5,000 migrants in total currently moving through southern Mexico toward the U.S. border.

Humidity causes some tabulation problems on Election Day

By Donna King North State Journal WOODY MARSHALL | AP PHOTO

Rep. Ted Budd, R-NC, center, laughs with friends and supporters Pam and Paul Green at his election party in Bermuda Run, N.C. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, not long after polls in the state closed. Budd is running against Kathy Manning for North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District.

Record number of midterm ballots return many incumbents to office

INSIDE In Jones and Blount Former N.C. Governor Beverly Perdue selected to chair national testing committee.

President Donald J. Trump

Jones & Blount

5

20177 52016 $2.00

“Everything we have achieved is at stake.”

8

Early voting returns seemed to be favoring Democrats, but as the night wore on election day ballots began turning races red

By Donna King North State Journal RALEIGH — North Carolina voters returned most of its U.S. House Congressional delegation back to Washington in the 2018 midterm elections on Tuesday. As of 9:30 p.m., Republicans Mark Meadows (NC-11), Mark Walker (NC-06), Patrick McHenry (NC-10) and David Rouzer (NC7) had all secured their re-election, along with Republican Congressman Walter Jones, who was

running unopposed. Democrats G.K. Butterfield (NC-1), David Price (NC-4), Alma Adams (NC12) and David Price (NC-4) were also re-elected Tuesday.

The state’s most closely watched races — District 2, where Congressman George Holding was being challenged by Democrat Linda Coleman; District 9, where Democrat Challenger Dan McCready and Republican Mark Harris traded slight leads all night — were still undecided as of press time.

In District 13, Republican incumbent Ted Budd was projected as the winner over Democrat Kathy Manning.

Across the nation, Republicans were clinging to delicate See NATIONAL, page A2

RALEIGH — In the runup to Tuesday’s elections, North Carolina voters broke records in early voting turnout with 1.97 million voters casting their ballot early. While that figure does not top the 2016 presidential year early turnout, it is double the number of early voters as the 2014 midterm elections.

“Most notably is the raw increase of turnout in 2018, especially when compared to 2014 and 2010. … We actually saw 79 percent increase in early voter turnout compared to 2014,” said Mike Rusher of The Results Company, a political communications and outreach company in Raleigh.

Traditionally, high early voting numbers bode well for Democrats. But this cycle, Republicans and unaffiliated voters are turning out early, too.

“In 2018 is all the percentage splits in early voters largely resemble the 2016 voting electorate,” said Rusher. “When you measure in percentage blocks, you get a better picture of who’s voting.”

This year early votes were cast over an 18-day period. In 2014, 1.1 million early voters cast a ballot over 10 days of early voting. But it’s unclear how much front-loaded voting translates to higher overall turnout when all mail-absentee ballots and those cast Tuesday in 2,700 precincts statewide are counted.

“Early estimates are around 56, 57 percent of the early votes were cast during the early vote period with the rest coming in on election day,” said Rusher.

“I think we shifted a lot of votes earlier with this expanded 18-day calendar.”

Overall, 2014 election turnout was 44 percent, or 2.9 million voters, in the state. The North Carolina State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement pointed out in a press release last week that even though a midterm record number of early voters turned out during the early voting period, there are still a total of 7.1 million registered voters in the state.

See EARLY VOTING, page A2

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

A2 WEDNESDAY

11.7.18 #153

“The whole state.

The whole story.”

Visit North State Journal online! nsjonline.com jonesandblount.com nsjsports.com carolinabrewreview.com chickenbonealley.com

We stand corrected To report an error or a suspected error, please email: corrections@nsjonline.com with “Correction request” in the subject line.

CHUCK BURTON | AP PHOTO

North State Journal (USPS 20451) (ISSN 2471-1365) Neal Robbins Publisher Donna King Editor Cory Lavalette Managing/Sports Editor Frank Hill Senior Opinion Editor Lauren Rose Design Editor

Published each Wednesday

by North State Media, LLC 3724 National Dr., Suite 210 Raleigh, N.C. 27612 TO SUBSCRIBE: 704-269-8461 or online at nsjonline.com Annual Subscription Price: $25.00 Periodicals Postage Paid at Raleigh, N.C. and at additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: North State Journal 3724 National Dr., Suite 210 Raleigh, N.C. 27612

Get in touch!

www nsjonline.com

North State Journal

@nsjnews

EARLY VOTING from page A1 Malfunctioning Machines In addition to the early voting lines, concerns over malfunctioning polling equipment marked the early voting period in Guilford County and other areas of the country. A handful of voters in Guilford County reported their ballot decisions on touchscreen voting machines were recorded incorrectly during early voting, which began Oct. 17.

Guilford County elections director Charlie Collicutt attributed the issue to old technology, with voting machines bought in 2006. He encouraged all voters to double-check their choices before they submit their ballots.

Election experts have warned that aging voting equipment can result in failures and other issues. Five states — Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, New Jersey and South Carolina — use that age of electronic voting machines exclusively.

Early on Election Day, ballot tabulators in North Carolina were also reportedly malfunctioning. One Raleigh resident voting Tuesday at Saint James United Methodist Church reported that the ballot reading machine was not working and voters were instructed to put their ballots into the part of the machine that does not read them. Poll workers told voters

People cast their ballots at the Shaofs Wagon Wheel polling place in Salisbury, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

NCGA from page A1 opened up many new opportunities for Democrats in suburban areas around the Triad, Triangle and Charlotte. Wake and Mecklenburg counties, the state’s two most populous, have many of the battleground elections, mostly in areas once thought as safely Republican.

In Mecklenburg, Sen. Jeff Tarte, a Republican, is having to run in a district where the majority of his voters supported Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump. Also in Mecklenburg, two suburban Republicans, Scott Stone of House District 105 and Andy Dulin of House District 104, are facing races that are tight to the end. An out-of-state DUI revealed at the last moment gave Dulin’s challenger even more ammunition use in trying to take the seat.

Wake County saw many of the same dynamics as Sens. John Alexander and Tamara Barringer, both Republicans, are in races seen as toss-ups. Wake County also has three close House races. Republicans Nelson Dollar (District 36), Chris Malone (District 35) and Marilyn Avila (District 40) all face close races. Avila already lost her seat to Joe John the Democrat last cycle, and she is now attempting to regain it in the Democratic-trending district.

In Wake County, many voters waited in long lines to get a chance to vote. At Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School’s voting site on Election Day, Matt Dunn of Raleigh explained why he came to vote for Democrats.

“I’m very much against the enforcing of voter ID laws, as far as

they would “read them later.”

“In the moment, everything about the experience felt wrong,” said one voter who did not want to be identified. “Other voters around me expressed that they weren’t confident their votes were being counted today.”

The North Carolina State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement said initial reports coming from Wake County and other areas was that high humidity caused ballots to stick together. County elections offices say they kept the ballots in “emergency bins” until they could be tabulated.

“The State Board wants to ensure voters that procedures are in place for these types of events,” read a press release sent by the N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday morning. “All ballots will be counted. The State Board office has advised county elections officials to work with their precinct officials to ensure voting areas are kept as cool and dry as possible by using air conditioning and keeping doors closed when possible.”

The State Board says that a series of post-election audits is performed after polls close, one of which compares the number of authorization-to-vote (ATV)” forms signed by voters with the number of ballots tabulated at each location. This audit ensures that the number of voters who present to vote matches the number of ballots counted.

ALLEN G. BREED | AP PHOTO

Cars pass a large Trump-Pence sign on Main Street in Wake Forest, N.C., on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. requiring a person to have a license just to vote. I think that’s very much a scare tactic to keep people from voting,” said Dunn.

Dunn, like many voters, was motivated in large part by national candidates and stories, including supporting U.S. Congressman David Price (D-N.C.).

Public employee David, who asked that his last name be withheld, also was focused on national figures, but his views, which differed from Dunn’s, showed the stark divide among voters.

“Kavanaugh and caravans,” he responded when asked what brought him out to the polls. “They

NATIONAL from page A1 majorities in the House and Senate Tuesday night as an anxious nation watched whether voters would reward or reject the GOP in the first nationwide election of Donald Trump’s turbulent presidency.

With control of Congress and statehouses across the nation at stake, many of the nation’s top elections were too close to call.

Democrats seized early victories in contested House races in Florida and Virginia but lost a high-profile contest in Kentucky.

At the same time, Democrats re-elected embattled New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, who, less than a year ago, stood trial for federal corruption charges. The Justice Department dropped the charges after his trial ended in a hung jury.

In Virginia, political newcomer Jennifer Wexton defeated two-term GOP Rep. Barbara Comstock. The Republican incumbent had been branded Barbara “Trumpstock” by Democrats in a race that pointed to Trump’s unpopularity among college-educated women in the suburbs.

In south Florida, former Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala defeated Republican Maria Elvira Salazar.

Democrats failed to defeat a vulnerable incumbent in Kentucky, where Republican Rep. Andy Barr won over former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath.

Anxious Republicans privately expressed confidence in their nar-

lied about [Kavanaugh]. They destroyed his reputation and family.

It’s the way Democrats treat everyone. Any of them that I was thinking of voting for, not anymore.”

He also voiced support for the Republican-led General Assembly. “(They’re) doing a good job. I kind of hope Cooper will try to run for president so he won’t be in their way.”

Polling has favored Democrats in the days leading up to the election, but turnout for both parties throughout early voting broke records. Final results were still being calculated at press time.

The Republican supermajori-

ty put six separate constitutional amendments on the ballot covering a range of issues, from voter ID to a 7 percent cap on the state’s income tax. Some are close and results will not be called on election night, but AP has called two amendments, one limiting gubernatorial power in choosing the elections and ethics board and the other limiting gubernatorial power in choosing judicial vacancies, as failing to be approved by voters.

These two were opposed by some prominent Republicans, including former governors Pat McCrory and Jim Martin, likely contributing to their failure.

row Senate majority but feared the House could slip away. The GOP’s grip on high-profile governorships in Florida, Georgia and Wisconsin were at risk as well.

Fundraising, polls and history were not on the president’s side.

“Everything we have achieved is at stake,” Trump declared in his final day of campaigning.

Nearly 40 percent of voters cast their ballots to express opposition to the president, according to AP VoteCast, a national survey of the electorate, while one-in-four said they voted to express support for Trump.

The nationwide survey indicated that nearly two-thirds said Trump was a reason for their vote.

Overall, 6 in 10 voters said the country was headed in the wrong direction, but roughly that same number described the national economy as excellent or good.

Two issues more than any others were on voters’ minds: 25 percent described health care and immigration as the most important issues in the election.

Trump encouraged voters to view the first nationwide election of his presidency as a referendum on his leadership, pointing proudly to the surging economy at recent rallies.

Democrats needed to pick up two dozen seats to seize the House majority and two seats to control the Senate.

All 435 seats in the U.S. House were up for re-election, although fewer than 90 were considered competitive. Some 35 Senate seats were in play, as were almost 40 gov-

ernorships and the balance of power in virtually every state legislature.

Meanwhile, several of the Democrats’ 2020 presidential prospects easily won re-election, including Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Trump spent Tuesday at the White House, tweeting, making calls, monitoring the races and meeting with his political team.

He and the first lady were to host an evening watch party for family and friends. Among those expected: Vice President Mike Pence and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, an informal adviser to the president.

Democrats, whose very relevance in the Trump era depended on winning at least one chamber of Congress, were laser-focused on health care as they predicted victories that would break up the GOP’s monopoly in Washington and state governments.

Tuesday’s elections also tested the strength of a Trump-era political realignment defined by evolving divisions among voters by race, gender and, especially, education.

History was working against the president in the Senate: 2002 was the only midterm election in the past three decades when the party holding the White House gained Senate seats.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

A3

NCSU College of Textiles receives historic gift

COURTESY OF NC STATE

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson (beside Mrs. Wuf) announced that the university has received a $28 million naming gift benefiting its College of Textiles. The contribution from Frederick “Fred” Eugene Wilson Jr., of High Point (fourth from left), and the Wilson family will name the Wilson College of Textiles in perpetuity. Textiles becomes the second named college at NC State along with Poole College of Management, which was designated as such in 2010 following a gift from Lonnie and Carol Poole.

n.c.

FAST FACTS Sponsored by

Future interstate designation for US 421 announced at “State of the Region” event Approved Logos

HIGH POINT — A crowd of more than 200 business and education leaders, economic developers and public officials gathered at High Point University last week for an update on the state of our region’s growing economy, hosted by the Piedmont Triad Partnership. During the event, N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Board Chairman, Mike Fox, announced that NCDOT is working with federal officials to designate U.S. 421 as a future interstate highway.

“This is a great report card for the Carolina Core, but we still have more work to do to prepare for future opportunities and continue increasing our competitiveness,” said Stan Kelly, CEO and President of the Piedmont Triad Partnership. “The combination of our transformational megasites and the U.S. 421 future interstate designation will be game changing for the Carolina Core.”

Fox also announced that U.S. 421 will be considered for a grant to bury fiber optic cable in the NCDOT right of way to expand access to broadband and telecommunications.

Following Fox’s remarks, Ted Abernathy of Economic Leadership, LLC, provided a datadriven presentation on the region’s growing economy. Abernathy noted that every county in the region is growing and experiencing lower unemployment, which is something to celebrate. When comparing non-farm employment growth to other similar sized metros, Abernathy stated that the region performs well, with Greensboro growing at the same rate as Greenville, South Carolina.

StoneBridge acquires Durham apartment community for $42.7M International developer “After looking at properties sees ‘dynamic’ opportunity in the Raleigh-Durham area near RTP in first North for some time, we are excited to close our first acquisition in Carolina project

By Emily Roberson North State Journal WASHINGTON, DC/ DURHAM — StoneBridge Investments of Washington, DC has acquired Southpoint Glen, a 346-unit suburban garden apartment community in Durham, for $42.7 million.

The seller, TH Real Estate, an affiliate of Nuveen (the investment manager of TIAA), was represented by Justin Good, Jeff Glenn, Allan Lynch, and Caylor Mark of HFF. StoneBridge’s first acquisition in North Carolina is located within minutes of the Research Triangle Park (RTP), home to nearly 300 of the world’s most innovative technology, health, and engineering firms. RTP employs more than 50,000 people whose combined annual salaries exceed $2.7 billion.

Since 1980, StoneBridge and its affiliates have acquired and developed more than $1.7 billion in real estate, primarily in the multifamily sector, for foreign and domestic investors. The company touts its strong track record and extensive network of relationships allows it to quickly and efficiently identify and pursue new opportunities, many of which are off-market transactions. The company’s target markets include the Washington-Baltimore area, the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. It has offices in Washington, DC and Amsterdam.

this area,” said Kees Bruggen, Managing Director, StoneBridge Investments. “Given its strong employment growth, excellent quality of life, proximity to world-class universities, and relatively low cost of living, we are bullish on the dynamic Durham market going forward.”

“Southpoint Glen has historically enjoyed strong performance, and we believe there is a compelling growth opportunity remaining through strategic renovations and modernization of the property,” said Will Bateman, Director, StoneBridge Investments. “By performing light in-unit renovations along with more comprehensive exterior improvements to enhance curb appeal, we aim to close the gap between Southpoint Glen and its newer competitors while still maintaining its relatively affordable position in the submarket.”

StoneBridge’s planned improvements include adding upgraded cabinets, faux granite countertops, tile backsplashes, two-inch blinds, and plank flooring with special soundproofing to individual apartments. The company also plans to upgrade the community’s amenities by expanding the pool and fitness center, adding an outdoor fitness area, and repurposing the existing sand volleyball court.

HFF’s debt placement team, led by Managing Director Elliott Throne and Senior Director Roger Edwards, worked on

n.c.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Sponsored by

“After looking at properties in the RaleighDurham area for some time, we are excited to close our first acquisition in this area.”

Kees Bruggen, Managing Director, StoneBridge Investments StoneBridge’s behalf to secure a seven-year fixed-rate loan through Freddie Mac’s CME (Capital Markets Execution) Program. The securitized loan will be serviced by HFF, a Freddie Mac multifamily approved seller/servicer for conventional loans.

Durham has been ranked among the fastest-growing small cities in America, and one of the best places for millennials to live. With an educated workforce and living costs much lower than those of Silicon Valley, the area continues to attract entrepreneurs and investment. Since 2008, Durham has experienced more than $2.28 billion in economic development, creating more than 6,000 new jobs.

In addition to its proximity to major employment centers, Southpoint Glen offers access to The Streets at Southpoint, a 1.3 million square foot regional shopping mall with more than 150 shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues including Apple, H&M, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Belk, and AMC Theatres.

Listen Live Weekdays 9am - 11am

CHADADAMSSHOW.COM

Listen to the north state journal staff every monday at 10:05am

35th Anniversary Of NC’s Biggest Barbecue Festival There’s a reason Lexington North Carolina is listed in the book “1000 Places to See in the USA & Canada Before-You-Die”. And a reason why in 2012, the “US News and World Report” pegged Lexington #4 spot on its list of the best cities for barbecue in the country.

And, as anyone who has tasted it can attest, it’s because the fare served within its city limits is anything but fair.

That’s true all year ‘round and especially so during the annual Lexington Barbecue Festival. This year marked the 35th anniversary of the event which was held Oct. 27 in uptown Lexington, a public power community. This is holy ground in the barbecue world, where during recent renovations to Lexington City Hall, barbecue pits from legendary Beck’s Barbecue, dating back to the 1950s were discovered.

The well-preserved pits, pictured here, are accompanied by a historic brass marker located on the premises identifying it as the former site of Beck’s Barbecue restaurant.

More than 200,000 people attended this free, family-friendly event that stretched for 10-blocks, hosted over 400 vendors, featured hundreds of activities and, of course, the tried and true star of the show every year, some of the best barbecue in the country.

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

MURPHY To MANTEO

Jones & Blount

A4

Orange

Wake

Wood calls for agency accountability laws

Wilson

By NSJ Staff

Watauga

RALEIGH — State Auditor Beth Wood says she wants lawmakers to consider new legislation requiring productivity metrics in state government agencies to ensure tax dollars are spent wisely. She told Carolina Newsmakers on WPTF radio that she is in talks with legislators to recommend a measure that would establish more accountability in state agencies.

Former NC Gov. Perdue leading testing board

Buncombe Caldwell

Guilford Robeson

By NSJ Staff

Brunswick

TINT OF CORN: COUNTY NAMES: C: 0 Benton Sans Bold, M: 12 12pt.

WEST Y: 59.4 K:Candidate 6 for Asheville sheriff loses

BLACK RULE: Solid black, .5 pt weight PIEDMONT

Western region: Piedmont Green Piedmont region: NState Red Eastern region: NState Navy EAST

High school fans researched opposing team for personal insults

business in suspicious fire

Buncombe County The State Bureau of Investigations is looking into an Oct. 26 fire at the tier shop belonging to Shad Higgins. A Republican candidate for sheriff to replace retiring Van Duncan, Higgins saw his 15-year-old business completely gutted by the blaze. He has since reopened in a temporary location. The SBI has still not released any information on possible causes of the blaze.

AP

Guilford County Fans at Jordan High School researched the players on the Page High School soccer team prior to a game on Friday night and used the information to shout personal insults during the game. Goalie Eric Winkler, whose father died of colon cancer three years ago, was taunted with shouts of “Where’s your dad?” according to video posted by his mother. Jordan is investigating the incident.

Water main break forces school cancellation

Watauga County Samaritan’s Purse, a charity based in Boone, flew a DC-8 jet out of Greensboro on Sunday with supplies bound for the Pacific island of Saipan. The U.S. territory nearly 8,000 miles away suffered damage from a typhoon last month. Samaritan’s Purse sent shelter materials, water filtration units, solar lights and medical supplies, along with a mobile medical team.

AP

Orange County The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School District both cancelled classes on Monday afternoon, after a water main break left the area with reduced or no water pressure. A main water line leaving one of the Orange Water and Sewer Authority plants broke, draining the plant’s storage. Residents are advised to limit consumption to essenti al use and boil water before using it.

AP

Woman fired after spiking coworker’s drink with meth

Wake County William Josephus Warden was arrested after he went to a Cary synagogue and threatened damage.

The 20-year-old Warden made disparaging remarks against Jews and their religion. He was charged with misdemeanor ethnic intimidation. He also received a charge over an Oct. 26 incident where he erected a cross in a city park and burned it.

WSOC

MAKO MEDICAL

LABORATORIES

Robeson County A 13-year-old girl was kidnapped from a mobile home park in Lumberton on Monday. Witnesses saw a man with a yellow bandana covering his face snatched Hania Noleia Aguilar from a yard at Rosewood Mobile Home Park just before 7 AM. Police are looking for a green 2002 SUV with South Carolina plates..

Bolivia police force returns to work after leave Brunswick County The Bolivia police force is back on the job after being on paid leave since July. Then police chief Lee Smith and Lieutenant Mike Simmons were fired, and Smith was charged with felonies after working a second job at a trucking company while on duty. The entire police department was placed on leave while the city investigated the incidents. The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office covered the area for them over that time.

AP

Police pepper spray brawling high school football teams

DEQ notified of another sewage spill in Havelock

By NSJ Staff HAVELOCK, N.C. — A manhole with a history of sewage spills in North Carolina has suffered another one.

Officials in Havelock told news outlets nearly 52,000 gallons of sewage escaped from the manhole on Oakwood Drive Monday and seeped into Caps Branch, which flows into Slocum Creek and on the Neuse River Basin.

Judges say 4 NC House districts break redistricting ban RALEIGH — Just ahead of the midterm elections, a three-judge panel ruled Friday that more redrawing of North Carolina legislative boundaries would be required next year. They said four state House districts could stand for Tuesday’s elections but that changes to them mid-decade last year violated North Carolina’s constitutional prohibition against mid-decade redistricting.

While the four districts were used Tuesday, the ruling opens up the possibility that they could be appealed.

The trial court judges — Superior Court judges Paul Ridgeway, Joseph Crosswhite and Alma Hinton — unanimously ruled that Republican mapmakers must fix the problems and approve a new Wake County House map by July 1 for the 2020 elections.

Their ruling Friday declared the configuration of Wake County House districts violated the state constitution because altering Districts 36, 37, 40 and 41 “was not necessary to comply with federal law.”

In 2020, the census will require that the district maps be redrawn again.

Democrats and advocacy groups including the state NAACP, League

of Women Voters, and other groups who sued over last year’s changes want the district maps to return to the 2011 boundaries, saying the current maps give Republicans a geographical advantage.

Groups have sued over the Republicandrawn maps for years, gaining rulings in their favor as Congressional boundaries originally were struck down for racial gerrymandering, then later on claims of excessive political bias. The U.S. Supreme Court received briefs this week from groups asking that they hear partisan gerrymandering claims.

Rep. David Lewis, a Harnett County Republican and one of the defendants, said Friday legislative leadership will review the decision in the coming weeks and decide next steps. An appeal would go to the state Supreme Court.

“I disagree with the decision and believe it will create voter uncertainty and confusion,” Lewis responded to The Associated Press in a text.

During a September court hearing, the legislators’ lawyer cited a previous legal opinion suggesting the legislature could redraw districts that were “directly and indirectly affected” by a court decision.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

WITN-TV in Greenville reports officials say there have been 11 spills from the same manhole since 2015, including a 200,000-gallon spill.

The state Department of Environmental Quality has fined Havelock for past spills and has been notified of the latest one.

City officials said in May that they’ve spent more than $700,000 on repair work on the sewer line.

Death related to hepatitis A outbreak is confirmed

By NSJ Staff RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first death related to an ongoing outbreak of hepatitis A. According to a news release, the death happened in October. News outlets reported Tuesday that additional details about the case are not being released.

Hepatitis A is a contagious and vaccine-

preventable liver infection that can range from a mild illness that lasts a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months.

It’s usually transmitted through water or food that has been contaminated by small, undetectable amounts of feces from a contagious person.

An average of 41 cases of hepatitis A were reported each year in North Carolina from 2013-2017, and a total of 64 cases have already been reported this year as of the end of October.

NC precinct time extended nearly 2 hours

By NSJ Staff

By NSJ Staff

AP

AP

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s first female governor will head a national board that oversees standardized tests designed to measure student achievement across the country.

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has announced that former N.C. Gov. Beverly Perdue is now chair of the National Assessment Governing Board.

Perdue is identified as the first woman to chair the board in its 30-year history.

“I am delighted to welcome former North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue as the chair of the National Assessment Governing Board,” said DeVos in a statement. “Her years of experience and time spent in the classroom as a public

school teacher will be vital to the work of the board as it continues its efforts to strengthen and advance education opportunities for students across our country.”

The nonpartisan board sets policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Representative samples taking the tests nationwide allow states to compare themselves on academic performance.

Perdue is a former school teacher, Democratic legislator and lieutenant governor who was elected governor in 2008. She declined to seek a second gubernatorial term. Since leaving office, Perdue founded an education technology nonprofit. She joined the board last year.

AP

Wilson County Police had to use pepper spray to break up a postgame fight following a football game between Ralph Fike High School and crosstown rival James Hunt High School. The brawl was ignited during post-game handshakes. Deputies responded after coaches and administrators couldn’t break up the fight. Both teams might be disqualified from the playoffs as a result.

Man burns cross, threatens synagogue

Caldwell County Charissa Walker was arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly spiking a coworker’s drink with meth. The unnamed coworker was hospitalized and tested positive for the drug. Surveillance video from the break room at Hudson’s BeoCare equipment factory allowed police to identify the 41-year-old Walker. The two have had an ongoing dispute.

** All counties have a 1.5 pt. white stroke

Girl kidnapped from mobile home park

WRAL

Group takes aid to typhoon victims

“We need to set a law where every agency is setting metrics and then tracking it against those metrics,” Wood said.

“You’d have to look at, by division, what exactly are they supposed to be doing, how many people they have to accomplish that and what each person’s work plan for the year would look like, and then track it,” she added.

Wood says she leads her own office with that philosophy on how work is done.

A5

RALEIGH, N.C. — The closing time for a southeastern North Carolina voting precinct was extended by nearly two hours because local voting officials didn’t have a ballot style on hand as they opened their doors on Election Day. A split state elections board agreed late Tuesday to extend the closing time for the Columbus County precinct until 9:20 p.m.

Closing time statewide was 7:30 p.m. The ballot lacked one of the three ballot styles that could be voted on by precinct voters until just before 8:30 a.m. A state board official said between 10 or 20 people may have been affected by the missing ballot style.

The state board also delayed the closing of a Gaston County precinct by 20 minutes after it was evacuated when a fire alarm sounded at the polling site.

Chicken-and-biscuit chain Bojangles’ sold to New York firms

By NSJ Staff CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina-based chicken-and-biscuit chain has been sold to a pair of New York firms.

Bojangles’, which is headquartered in Charlotte, announced on its webpage Tuesday that it has agreed to be purchased in an all-cash deal by Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company, L.P. The deal, subject to shareholder

approval, is expected to close in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. Bojangles’ said in a statement that when the deal closes, it will remain as an independent, privatelyheld company and keep its Charlotte headquarters.

The Charlotte Observer reported Bojangles’, which started in Charlotte in 1977, has been beset with a number of challenges since going public in 2015.

This summer, Bojangles’ said its quarterly profit fell more than 71 percent.

A6

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

north STATEment Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor

EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL

Time to be a ‘rational optimist’

Despite all of our collective problems and doomsday predictions … there is immense hope for the future regardless of what you hear daily.

ISN’T EVERYONE TIRED of all the negativity around the country?

It comes from all sides. Don’t kid yourself that it doesn’t.

Wouldn’t it be nice on this day after the 2018 elections if someone, anyone, everyone started talking about what is right with America and the world instead of blaming the “other side” for everything wrong with both?

David Gardner, who founded the stock market advisory firm The Motley Fool with his brother not long after graduating from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1988, gave a talk last week at the Wilberforce Conference sponsored by the North Carolina Study Center.

He spent a lot of time talking about a book, “The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves”

by Matt Ridley and how it influences his stock picking methods.

Ridley argues not from a philosophical or a political standpoint but from a science perspective that over the past 10,000 years, human beings have built not only wealth but trust across socio-economic and racial barriers by learning how to trade with each other.

As a result of trade and free enterprise, human development has accelerated at warp speed over the last 200 years. Mass epidemics have been wiped out or averted; 99 percent of the people on the planet today live in far better conditions than our Stone Age ancestors; global life expectancies have doubled since 1900 and billions of people worldwide have been lifted out of abject poverty once they have joined the international community of commerce and free enterprise.

These are all “great things” everyone can and should celebrate together.

At a micro level, two other things happened this past weekend which give at least older boomers hope for the future from their millennial offspring.

Our oldest son said he was working on a new board game because “people are tired of playing video games and being disengaged with each other. They want to interact more with their friends and neighbors, and this new board game will help them do it.”

Our oldest nephew came to a birthday party for his 90-year old grandpa with short-cropped

World population living in extreme poverty, 1820-2015

Extreme poverty is defined as living at a consumption (or income) level below 1.90 "international $" per day.

International $ are adjusted for price differences between countries and for price changes over time (inflation).

7 billion 6 billion 5 billion Number of people not in extreme poverty

4 billion 3 billion 2 billion 1 billion 0 1820

1850

1900

1950

Number of people living in extreme poverty

2000 2015

Source: World Poverty in absolute numbers - OWID based on World Bank (2016) and Bourguignon and Morrisson (2002) OurWorldInData.org/extreme-poverty/ • CC BY-SA

hair and announced he had gotten another raise at work and was now looking to buy an older used pickup truck simply because “it made more sense” for him and his wife at this stage of his life.

He is now 35. Middle age in the strictest terms of life expectancy.

Despite all of our collective problems and doomsday predictions heard daily on cable TV and talk radio news marinated by vitriol and negativity by different political philosophies and worldviews, there is immense hope for the future regardless of what you hear daily.

Julian Robertson, founder of Tiger Management and benefactor of the prestigious Robertson Scholarship program at Duke and Carolina, closed a finals interview weekend with a very brief but on-target comment based on practical optimism: “There are people in this room tonight who are going to balance the federal budget; find a cure for cancer; and develop a solution to global warming. We hope you will come to Duke and Carolina to learn how

to do it. Thank you and good night.”

The driving force behind this rational optimism has to be a continued reliance on the freedom of people to think, innovate and act without outside constraints by governments often run by people who really do not know anything about technology, free enterprise or business in the first place. If we allow government to continue to expand their hegemony over millions of free people making mutually agreed-upon transactions daily, the rapid progression of conquering the world’s problems may slow to a crawl.

Buy “The Rational Optimist” and read it this week. No matter what the outcome of any campaign was for you specifically, we all deserve a respite to dream big and hope massively for the future.

COLUMN | HANS VON SPOKOVSKY

Why Trump can end birthright citizenship by executive order It seems rather obvious that children born to aliens who are in this country either legally or illegally are citizens of the native countries of their parents.

WHEN IT COMES TO the 14th Amendment, my good friend and fellow Justice Department veteran Andy McCarthy agrees that it does not require birthright citizenship.

And we’re not alone: Other experts, such as noted constitutional law scholar John Eastman, law professor and former dean of the Fowler School of Law at Chapman University and a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, take the same position on the citizenship clause (“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside”).

But Andy and I differ on one very important point: whether the misinterpretation of the amendment can be changed by executive order. He doesn’t think so; I say that it can.

Simply put, the president does have the ability through executive action to direct federal agencies to act in accordance with the original meaning and intent of the citizenship clause, and to direct those agencies to issue passports, Social Security numbers, etc., only to those individuals whose status as citizens meet the requirements of the law.

This is especially true here where, contrary to Andy’s speculation, Congress actually did not clarify that its later statutory provision was somehow inconsistent with the original understanding of the amendment.

Congress codified the citizenship clause in Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952. Section 301 of the INA (8 U.S.C. §1401(a)) simply repeats a portion of the language of the 14th Amendment, stating that an individual shall be a citizen of the U.S. if he is “born in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” As Andy correctly says, the term “subject to the jurisdiction” of the U.S. was understood at the time this Reconstruction-era amendment was adopted “to mean not owing allegiance to any other sovereign.”

It seems rather obvious that children born to aliens who are in this country either legally or illegally are citizens of the native countries of their parents. Those children owe political allegiance to their parents’ native countries and thus are not within the political jurisdiction of the U.S. As Andy points out, if a “child is born

in France to a married couple who are both American citizens, the child is an American citizen” and thus “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States.

The fact that any alien in the U.S. is subject to our territorial jurisdiction, and can therefore be prosecuted for breaking our laws, does not make them subject to the complete, political jurisdiction of the U.S. They owe no allegiance to the U.S. government and can’t be drafted into the military (if we reimposed a draft); can’t be forced to serve on a jury; don’t have all of the same obligations, responsibilities, and rights that citizens do.

But Andy doubts that the president can change this through an executive order.

The “issue is not just what jurisdiction was understood to mean in 1868 when the 14th Amendment was adopted, but what it meant in 1952, when the statute defining U.S. citizenship was enacted,” he writes. That is a cogent observation.

But, in fact, the legislative history of the INA does not reflect that Congress had a different understanding of “jurisdiction” in 1952. There is almost no discussion of this provision in the congressional record.

One of the only lengthy discussions (but not about the jurisdiction requirement) is

by Joseph Rider Farrington, who was the Territory of Hawaii’s delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives. He complained about the restrictive immigration measures at the time that didn’t allow permanent, resident aliens from Asian countries who were the parents of American citizens born in Hawaii to apply for citizenship.

This discussion by Farrington does not add any more to this debate than the 1898 holding in U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark, which stands only for the very narrow proposition that the U.S.-born children of lawful permanent resident aliens are U.S. citizens. It says nothing about the U.S.-born children of illegal aliens or aliens who are here temporarily like tourists.

There is nothing in the congressional record of the passage of what became 8 U.S.C. §1401(a) that indicates that members of Congress had any different understanding or intent with regard to the citizenship requirement of being

“subject to the jurisdiction” of the U.S. In fact, at one point in the debate in the House of Representatives on April 23, 1952, Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins (R-Ohio) asked Rep. Louis E. Graham (R.-Pa.) whether the bill changes any of the “legal definitions that have from practice become practically a part of the law” on immigration and naturalization.

Graham’s answer? The Immigration and Nationality Act “restates the former definitions in accordance with existing law and the most recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States.” So no change in the definition of “jurisdiction.”

Andy correctly says that a president cannot “unilaterally change an understanding of the law that has been in effect for decades under a duly enacted federal law.” But that assumes the “understanding” is the correct one. If that understanding actually violates the plain text and intent of the law, the president as the chief law enforcement officer can, and indeed has an obligation, to direct the federal government to begin applying and enforcing it correctly.

That is the key issue here — Section 301 of the INA and the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment have been incorrectly enforced in violation of their terms.

There is no question that if President Donald Trump issues an executive order directing federal agencies to apply federal law according to what Andy, I, and others believe is the correct interpretation, that the government will be sued.

This issue, whether the U.S.-born children of aliens who are only here temporarily as tourists or students or who are in this country illegally are citizens, has never been directly addressed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Perhaps it is time this question was answered.

Hans von Spakovsky is an authority on a wide range of issues — including civil rights, civil justice, the First Amendment, immigration, the rule of law and government reform — as a senior legal fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies and manager of the think tank’s Election Law Reform Initiative. This article was first published in the National Review and dailysignal.com.

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

A7

VISUAL VOICES WALTER E. WILLIAMS

Skin in the game

COLUMN | L. BRENT BOZELL III AND TIM GRAHAM

Europe suppresses speech for Muslim ‘feelings’ So why have a European court for 47 countries?

Basic logic dies in darkness.

IN THE AGE OF TRUMP, the American media insist that freedom of speech is in danger because they somehow consider mocking journalists a suppression of free speech.

Now imagine if America had a law where you couldn’t mock Christian doctrines without facing a fine. The press would again denounce the curtailment of free speech, but now you’d also hear the cries of “theocracy!”

And yet the First Amendment worshipers were missing on Oct. 25 when the European Court of Human Rights upheld an Austrian court verdict that a woman should be punished for casting aspersions on the Islamic biography of Muhammad, the prophet, who married a child bride named Aisha. The ECHR cited the woman as having said that Muhammad “liked to do it with children.” The court also quoted her as saying: “A 56-year-old and a 6-year-old? ...

What do we call it, if it is not pedophilia?”

She was fined about $550.

A panel of seven judges from Germany, France, Ireland, Latvia, Azerbaijan and Georgia ruled unanimously that “the domestic courts comprehensively assessed the wider context of the applicant’s statements and carefully balanced her right to freedom of expression with the right of others to have their religious feelings protected.”

The Associated Press gave this outrage one perfunctory dispatch of 136 words.

None of the networks carried this news, except one.

Tucker Carlson discussed it on Fox News. That’s zero on ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, NBC, NPR and PBS. The newspapers were largely AWOL: zero in The New York Times; zero in the Los Angeles Times; zero in USA Today.

One strange blog on The Washington Post website argued, “American pundits think Europe has just introduced a blasphemy law through the back door. They’re wrong.”

That’s an obvious reply to Carlson’s guest, Brendan O’Neill, who said, “What we are witnessing in Europe is the return of blasphemy law by the back door.”

Georgetown professor Erik Voeten claimed in the Post blog that this wasn’t taking a censorious position, it was simply this European court deferring to the local Austrian

authorities ... who took a censorious position. “The ruling provides further evidence that the court thinks that it can no longer manage these highly sensitive issues at the European level.”

So why have a European court for 47 countries? Basic logic dies in darkness.

It should be said that this same court has also handed defeats to Muslim causes. In 2014, and again in 2017, they upheld national bans on the burqa (covering women’s faces) in France and in Belgium. This, however, was clearly based in part on security concerns, not religious apparel.

To wit, in January, this same court ruled against Lithuanian courts for fining the clothier Sekmadienis in 2012 for advertisements that tweaked the country’s Catholic majority with implied hipster images of Jesus and his mother Mary. The Jesus figure was shirtless and tattooed.

The Mary figure was in a white dress. Captions included “Jesus, what trousers!” and “Jesus, Mary! What a style!”

In that case, the court lectured that freedom of expression “extends to ideas which offend, shock or disturb,” and so “those who choose to exercise the freedom to manifest their religion cannot reasonably expect to be exempt from all criticism.”

The panel added, “In the court’s view, it cannot be assumed that everyone who has indicated that he or she belongs to the Christian faith would necessarily consider the advertisements offensive.”

That’s more in line with what Americans expect. We all expect mockery of Christianity. That’s become ho-hum. But why shouldn’t democracies in Europe apply the same wide berth of expression to critics of Islam? And why do secular journalists find this topic so eternally boring? It’s worse than boredom, isn’t it?

It’s fear.

L. Brent Bozell III is the president of the Media Research Center. Tim Graham is director of media analysis at the Media Research Center and executive editor of the blog NewsBusters.org.

ANDREW HARNIK | AP PHOTO

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and then on to Macon, Ga., and Chattanooga, Tenn. for rallies.

NUMBER OF THE DAY | SCOTT RASMUSSEN

75% of unemployed workers expect to find a job soon

SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT of unemployed workers say it’s likely they will find a job in the near future. That total includes 41 percent who say it’s very likely.

The latest Job Creators Network/ ScottRasmussen.com survey also found that just 26 percent of part-time workers are looking for a fulltime job. Seventy-four percent are working parttime because they choose to do so.

Other data shows that 48 percent of adults believe that firms in their area are more likely to be hiring people than laying people off. Just 15 percent believe that more firms are laying people off.

Fifty percent rate their own personal finances as good or excellent, 32 percent say fair, and 16 percent say poor.

Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology and is published by Ballotpedia, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Encyclopedia of American Politics.

This graphic shows the national unemployment rate, job gains and the labor participation rate from the current jobs report.

IN DESCRIBING the GOP tax cuts, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that they and bonuses American workers were getting were “crumbs.” They were “tax cuts for the rich.” Some argued that the tax cuts would reduce revenues.

Pelosi predicted, “This thing will explode the deficit.” How about some tax facts?

The argument that tax cuts reduce federal revenues can be disposed of quite easily.

According to the Congressional Budget Office, revenues from federal income taxes were $76 billion higher in the first half of this year than they were in the first half of 2017. The Treasury Department says it expects that federal revenues will continue to exceed last year’s for the rest of 2018. Despite record federal revenues, 2018 will see a massive deficit, perhaps topping $1 trillion. Our massive deficit is a result not of tax cuts but of profligate congressional spending that outruns rising tax revenues.

Grossly false statements about tax cuts’ reducing revenue should be put to rest in the wake of federal revenue increases seen with tax cuts during the Kennedy, Reagan and Trump administrations.

A very disturbing and mostly ignored issue is how absence of skin in the game negatively impacts the political arena. It turns out that 45 percent of American households, nearly 78 million individuals, have no federal income tax obligation.

That poses a serious political problem. Americans with no federal income tax obligation become natural constituencies for big-spending politicians. After all, if one doesn’t pay federal income taxes, what does he care about big spending? Also, if one doesn’t pay federal taxes, why should he be happy about a tax cut? What’s in it for him? In fact, those with no skin in the game might see tax cuts as a threat to their handout programs.

Whenever tax cuts are called for, it’s not long before they are called tax cuts for the rich. Let’s look at who pays what in federal income taxes. Using IRS data for 2015, the latest year available, the Tax Foundation reports that the top 1 percent of earners made about 21 percent of the nation’s income, but their share of federal income taxes was 39 percent.

They paid more in income taxes than the bottom 90 percent, who paid 29.4 percent of federal income taxes, In 2015, the top 50 percent of taxpayers paid 97.2 percent of all individual income taxes. Also, the top 1 percent had an income tax rate of 27 percent, while the bottom 50 percent had a tax rate of less than 4 percent. It turns out that 892,420 households — out of roughly 34 million total households — paid 39 percent of federal taxes that year. Most Americans have little or no federal income tax obligation, so how in the world is it possible to give a tax cut to them?

Another part of the Trump tax cuts was with corporate income — lowering the rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. That, too, has been condemned by the left as a tax cut for the rich. But corporations do not pay taxes.

Why? Corporations are legal fictions. Only people pay taxes. If a tax is levied on a corporation, it will have one or more of the following responses in order to remain in business. It will raise the price of its product, lower its dividends to shareholders and/ or lay off workers. Thus, only flesh-and-blood people pay taxes.

We can think of corporations as tax collectors. Politicians love our ignorance about this. They suggest that corporations, not people, will be taxed. Here’s how to see through this charade: Suppose a politician told you, as a homeowner, “I’m not going to tax you. I’m going to tax your land.”

I hope you wouldn’t fall for that jive. Land doesn’t pay taxes.

Getting back to skin in the game, sometimes I wonder whether one should be allowed in the game if he doesn’t have any skin in it.

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

A8

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

YOU CAN’T BEAT THE SYSTEM.®

93119_CPF_Veterans_NorthStateJournal.indd 1

10/29/18 10:53 AM

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

SPORTS

Dooley 2.0 era tips off at East Carolina, B3

GERRY BROOME | AP PHOTO

Freshman Nassir Little leads an influx of talent to Chapel Hill, but coach Roy Williams will need to mesh his talented newcomers with the Tar Heels’ battle-tested veterans.

Tar Heels need to balance youth, veterans

the Wednesday SIDELINE REPORT NFL

NFL, Epic Games strike deal for “Fortnite” integration

If North Carolina’s newcomers and its returning players can mesh, Roy Williams could have a special team in 2018-19

Cary The NFL announced on Monday that it had a deal with Cary’s Epic Games to put skins of the league’s uniforms into the game “Fortnite.” Starting Friday, “Fortnite” players can purchase and customize NFLthemed outfits to wear in the game. The deal will also include other NFL-related items in the game, including gliders, harvesting tools, football-themed “emotes” — or dances — and a referee outfit, the league said in a release.

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal

is to try to get off on a good start.”

That comes Thursday night, in one of the NFL’s infamous shortweek games. Even then, the team had a break in scheduling to help make that task easier.

“This being a short trip, we feel positive,” Rivera said. “Plus, we played at home (on Sunday). In years past, we’ve had to play in Los Angeles, then play Thursday night.

The benefit of playing at home — it’s definitely easier on coaches. I had the opportunity to watch some of the tape (Sunday) night and finish it up (Monday) morning.”

The Panthers actually played in L.A. the week before their Sunday-Thursday turnaround a few years ago, not four days before the Thursday game, but Rivera’s memory lapse helps demonstrate just how compressed the schedule gets when a Thursday game is involved.

“You have to understand that things are going to happen quick this week,” linebacker Luke Kuechly said. “Monday’s already over, then Tuesday and we leave Wednesday versus a normal week where Wednesday is the first day you really kind of dive into things with the team. It’s more accelerated.”

With a veteran team, there’s a concern about the wear and tear of playing two games so close to-

THE NORTH CAROLINA basketball team, with the addition of top recruits Nassir Little, Coby White and Leaky Black, has more than enough talent to make another serious run at a championship this season.

But talent, even in abundance, can only take a team so far. Especially when that team is built around a group of upperclassmen that has already earned rings.

Because of the makeup of this year’s Tar Heels, with three returning senior starters, chemistry figures to be just as important as ability in determining how successful coach Roy Williams’ team ultimately becomes.

So far, everybody is getting along. Then again, until Tuesday’s regular season opener at Wofford, they still hadn’t played any games that mattered.

“I don’t think we’ve butted heads, senior to freshmen, as I’ve seen can happen in the past,” senior forward Cameron Johnson said. “Those guys have been very receptive to everything we’ve had to say, and we’ve done a good job of trying to help them along.

“They’re very talented and they can contribute.

The sooner we get on the same page with them and everybody in between, the better off we’re going to be.”

That’s not always as easy as it sounds.

For every team that finds just the right blend of old talent and new, as Duke’s 2015 national champions did, there’s a cautionary tale such as UNC’s 1994 squad.

That year, the Tar Heels bolstered a lineup dominated by returning national champions Eric Montross, Derrick Phelps, Brian Reese and Kevin Salvadori with a star-studded freshman class of Jerry Stackhouse, Rasheed Wallace and Jeff McInnis.

The two groups didn’t get along and quickly splintered into factions that helped lead to an early NCAA tournament exit.

Williams is well aware of how damaging a generation gap in his locker room can be, which is why he’s taken steps to bring the two groups closer together, including an exhibition trip and bonding experience to the Bahamas this summer.

“My first two years, the biggest thing those teams had was our chemistry and our wanting to be around each other,” senior guard Kenny Williams said. “That translates onto the court and how we play. You can already feel that with this team, just how much we enjoy each other and how much we like being around each other.”

The team-first attitudes of veterans Williams, Johnson and All-American forward Luke Maye is a big reason why Roy Williams doesn’t seem concerned about any potential issues involving his team’s chemistry.

“I think both groups have done a great job of meshing,” Roy Williams said. “I think that Coby, Nassir and Leaky have gotten the respect from the older guys and it’s made the older guys want

See PANTHERS, page B2

See TAR HEELS, page B3

NELL REDMOND | AP PHOTO

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Linebacker Luke Kuechly and the Panthers jump right back into the fray this week with a Thursday night game in Pittsburgh.

WSSU legend Newsome to enter Black College HOF

Panthers tackle short week both mentally, physically

Atlanta Winston-Salem State standout running back Timmy Newsome is among seven players who will be inducted into the Black College Hall of Fame. A native of Ahoskie, Newsome was the CIAA’s leading rusher and scorer in his final three collegiate seasons. He went on to play nine seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, gaining 1,226 rushing yards and 1,966 receiving yards with a combined 30 touchdowns in 121 games. Newsome is joined in the class by players John Taylor, Hugh Douglas, Emerson Boozer, Rich “Tombstone” Jackson and Frank Lewis, plus former Southern University coach Arnett “Ace” Mumford.

Wake QB Hartman out for the season Winston-Salem Wake Forest says starting quarterback Sam Hartman will miss the rest of the season with a leg injury. Coach Dave Clawson disclosed Hartman’s injury on Sunday, a day after he was hurt during a 41-24 loss to Syracuse. Hartman had started all nine games for the Demon Deacons (4-5, 1-4 ACC) but becomes the 12th Wake Forest player to suffer a season-ending injury. He was 161 of 291 for 1,984 yards and 16 touchdowns. Wake Forest plays at NC State on Thursday night.

Carolina plays Thursday night in Pittsburgh

By Shawn Krest North State Journal CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers might think they have a friend in the league office, given the road schedule they were handed this year.

The Panthers will travel to Pittsburgh on Thursday night for a nationally televised game against the Steelers. It’s their fourth road game of the year, all of them short, manageable trips.

“We know this,” coach Ron Rivera said. “The furthest west we go is Louisiana. We feel good about that.”

That trip west, on the final weekend of the season, will be the only time Carolina leaves the Eastern time zone.

With that in mind, it’s difficult to work up too much concern over the team’s upcoming schedule, but the Panthers are embarking on a tough stretch. The team will play four of its next five on the road, traveling to Detroit, Tampa and Cleveland after this week’s trip to Pittsburgh.

“We don’t want to get too far ahead,” Rivera said of the extended travel in the team’s future. “But we know it’s coming. The big thing

“We’ve got a chance. But we’ve got to have a lot of things fall our way for those kind of big-time things to happen.”

Roy Williams, UNC coach

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

B2 WEDNESDAY

11.7.18

TRENDING

Micah Potter: The Ohio State forward is transferring two days before Buckeyes’ season opener. The university announced the decision Monday but did not say to what school the 6-foot‑9 junior was going.

Potter dealt with ankle injuries his first two years and has not met expectations that he would become a dominant inside player, appearing in 59 games with 16 starts while averaging 4.1 points and 2.8 rebounds.

Jeff Bzdelik: The former Wake Forest basketball coach and Rockets defensive coordinator is coming out of retirement to rejoin Houston, according to reports. The 65-year-old, credited with turning around Houston’s defensive play, retired before the start of training camp.

But with the Rockets off to a 4-5 start after Monday’s 98-94 win at Indiana, Bzdelik was coaxed to return and will reportedly join the team after Thanksgiving. Bzdelik coached Wake Forest from 2010-14 following stops at Air Force and Colorado, and coached the Denver Nuggets from 2002-04.

John Stevens: The Los Angeles Kings coach was fired on Sunday just 13 games into his second season in charge. Former Canucks coach Willie Desjardins will be the Kings’ interim head coach for the rest of the regular season, general manager Rob Blake said. Los Angeles also fired assistant coach Don Nachbaur and hired former Kings forward Marco Sturm to replace him on Desjardins’ staff. Los Angeles is last in the overall NHL standings after a 4-8-1 start.

beyond the box score POTENT QUOTABLES

MLB

Kevin Harvick got his eighth win of the NASCAR Cup Series season on Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway, but more importantly he grabbed one of four playoff spots for the Nov. 18 championship-deciding race at Homestead. Joey Logano has also advanced with his win last week. Kyle Busch and defending Cup champion Martin Truex Jr. currently hold the other two spots, but Clint Boywer, Aric Almirola, Kurt Busch or Chase Elliott could advance with a win in Phoenix on Sunday.

STEVE HELBER | AP PHOTO

“Having Tony here, he’s helping me read the game in a whole different light.”

Hornets guard Kemba Walker on the addition of veteran point guard Tony Parker.

LARRY PAPKE | AP PHOTO

BOXING

BASEBALL

GERRY BROOME | AP PHOTO

“The talent level we have on this team is extremely scary.”

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton after Carolina beat Tampa Bay 42-28.

PRIME NUMBER

3 NC Central running backs who rushed for more than 100 yards Saturday in the Eagles’ 52-12 win over Edward Waters. Isaiah Totten had 133 yards and two touchdowns, Tyquan Watson added two touchdowns on the ground to go with his 109 yards, and Mashion Powell rushed for 101 yards and a score for 4-4 NC Central.

COURTESY OF FAYETTEVILLE WOODPECKERS

Fayetteville’s new Class A minor league baseball team will be known as the Woodpeckers, the team announced Sunday. More than 1,000 people voted on the name for the Houston Astros’ newest affiliate, which will begin play next season. The other names considered were the Jumpers, Wood Dogs, Fat Backs and Fly Traps.

KATSUYA MIYAGAWA | KYODO NEWS VIA AP

Floyd Mayweather is planning on fighting Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa on Dec. 31 in Japan. The 41-year-old Mayweather is 50-0 in his boxing career but has never fought professionally under MMA rules.

Japanese promoter RIZIN Fighting Federation said rules and the weight class for the bout have not been set.

SOCCER

AYMAN AREF | AP PHOTO

A bronze statue of soccer star Mohamed Salah unveiled Monday at an international youth gathering in Egypt has been criticized for its poor resemblance to the Liverpool striker. The statue, made by artist Mai Abdullah, depicts Salah with a disproportionately large head and small arms stretched in the celebratory pose the 26-year-old Egyptian took in the latter part of last season.

PANTHERS from page B1 gether. Safety Eric Reid injured his shoulder in Sunday’s game against Tampa, and it’s uncertain if he’ll be able to go on Thursday. But even the older players who didn’t suffer an outright injury will still be feeling the aches and pains.

“You have to go ask one of those young cats about feeling fresh on a short week,” 35-year-old linebacker Thomas Davis said. “For me, it takes a little bit of time. But I think we did a good job of not having a lot of contact (Sunday) when you look at the passing game and the way Tampa approached it and the way our offense approached it. I think we made it out pretty healthy overall. At the end of the day, I feel like we’re in pretty good shape to be able to play on Thursday.”

Other players are more concerned with the impact on their minds than on their bodies.

“Obviously, you’ve got to make sure you’re feeling well physically,” Kuechly said, “but mentally, it’s such a short week, you’ve got to get that little extra in when you can. …

You have to make sure, mentally, we’re all on the same page.”

“Mental more than anything,” quarterback Cam Newton agreed.

“I just know, for us, we’ve got so many young guys on this team that are like sponges. For the old guys and vets, we have to be able to roll

“Usually you’re (getting) over the hump on Thursday or Friday to get prepared for Sunday’s game.”

Cam Newton, Panthers quarterback over. I remember playing last year and that was one of the most challenging games, because your body doesn’t have time to recover. Usually you’re (getting) over the hump on Thursday or Friday to get prepared for Sunday’s game. For us, we know that moving forward we just have to stay on top of those things to make sure we’re putting the best product on the field.”

The temptation is there, with so few hours between games, to follow the football cliché and “worry about ourselves, not our opponent,” but the scouting and film work still needs to be done.

“You’ve got to take a look at the opponent,” Kuechly said. “You still have to have a good understanding of what they do, what they’re good at, what their personnel is like. You just make sure you get as much as you can in, and make sure that when game time rolls around, you’ll be ready to rock.”

MIKE MCCARN | AP PHOTO

Coach Ron Rivera has led the Panthers to a 6-2 record at the season’s midway point, but Carolina plays four of the next five on the road starting with Thursday’s game in Pittsburgh.

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

ECU’s Dooley focused on winning culture The new coach, in his second tour of duty in Greenville, knows the Pirates can’t rush the process

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal GREENVILLE — The first step toward changing the culture of a team or athletic program is to establish a new one. That’s what Joe Dooley has been working on doing since being hired as East Carolina’s old/new basketball coach back in April.

Dooley said he’s excited about the progress his players have made after a summer full of conditioning, fundamentals and hard work.

At the same time, he acknowledged that the process of building a basketball culture at a school not known for having one is still in its early stages as the Pirates christen their new season at home Tuesday against Delaware State.

“I don’t think you can microwave anything,” Dooley said at his team’s media day Oct. 25. “We can’t just come in and say, ‘Let’s do A and they do A.’ It takes a transitional period. I don’t care where you are.

“When I coached (as an assistant) at Kansas there was a transitional time. When I went to Florida Gulf Coast there was a transitional time. I do think for the most part the guys have tried hard, have given good effort and have had a good attitude, which is step one.”

Dooley is the only basketball coach in school history with a winning career record while at ECU, having gone 57-52 in his previous tenure from 1995-99 before being fired in a highly unpopular move by then-athletic director Mike Hamrick.

In the 19 seasons since his departure from Greenville, the Pi-

KARL B. DEBLAKER | AP PHOTO

Senior point guard Isaac Fleming is new coach Joe Dooley’s leader on the floor for East Carolina. rates have managed just four nonlosing seasons — two of which were an even .500.

As daunting a task as Dooley faces in reversing that negative trend, he at least has the advantage of working with a nearly blank canvas. This year’s roster is comprised of just one scholarship senior and six players that had never previously played a game in an ECU jersey.

But while the lack of returners has meant less for the new coach to undo before his own new system begins to take hold, it also means that he’s not entirely sure what or who his team will be during the

“I don’t think you can microwave anything. … It takes a transitional period.”

Joe Dooley, ECU coach early part of the schedule.

“Right now, one thing I think we are is a bunch of guys that do give really good effort,” Dooley said. “Who are we remains to be seen. We’re trying to figure out where the pieces fit together, when

we sub, how do we play.”

One thing for which Dooley is already certain is that senior Isaac Fleming has assumed the role of the Pirates’ unquestioned leader.

The 6-foot-4 transfer from Hawaii led the team with 144 assists and 37 steals while ranking second in scoring at 12.5 points per game in his first season at ECU last year. He has impressed his new coach with both his work ethic and a playing style that helps make everyone on the court better.

“Isaac has done very well,” Dooley said. “(with) his ability to get shots and get other people

Versatility the key to new-look Wolfpack Coach Kevin Keatts’ demanding style is already being instilled on several new faces

By Shawn Krest North State Journal RAELIGH — Prior to joining the college coaching ranks, Kevin Keatts spent a decade as head coach of Hargrave Military Academy. The experience of coaching the 2018-19 Wolfpack should bring back memories.

“In those 10 years as head coach, I had 103 guys sign Division I,” Keatts recalled. “So we were able to put in a system where guys would play as hard as they could for as long as they could, and then raise their hand up, and then I would put five more guys in. That being said, every year I lost my whole roster.”

Last year in his first season as NC State coach, Keatts estimates he installed about 75 percent of his relentlessly up-tempo system, but the players adapted to it quickly and saw immediate success, winning 11 ACC games, including upsets of Duke and UNC. “Last year’s team did some great things,” he said. “Those guys bought into my system and played our style.”

This year, just like at Hargrave, Keatts pretty much has to wipe the slate clean and start over.

Guard Braxton Beverly, who averaged 9.5 points, 3.9 assists and shot .385 from outside last year, suffered a broken hand in the preseason. That means the Pack will start the season with exactly two returning players from last year’s squad.

The roster turnover presents a significant challenge — “I’m looking for chemistry,” Keatts says of his early-season goals — but it also gave him the chance to rebuild the team in his image.

“I think we have the pieces to play the way we want to play,” he said. “Hopefully, now, we’ll get up to 90 to 95 percent of the system in.”

That will allow State to play hard, substitute freely, and spark its offense by forcing turnovers on the other end of the floor — in other words, the same style that toppled Duke, Carolina and gave other ACC foes fits.

The team doesn’t have the size of last year, when Omer Yurtseven and Lennard Freeman gave the Wolfpack the ability to score

KEITH SRAKOCIC | AP PHOTO

NC State will rely on returning senior Torin Dorn to lead the Wolfpack in coach Kevin Keatt’s aggressive system. inside and out and guard the post.

That doesn’t seem to worry Keatts.

“The big who played best for us last year was Omer,” he said, “and he was coming off a freshman campaign where he didn’t have the best year. He stepped up.”

One of the three big men on the roster will be expected to take similar strides to Yurtseven, and develop into a reliable player down under.

D.J. Funderburk, a former Ohio State signee and the top JUCO player in the nation, will get a chance to step forward. He scored 20 points in the team’s exhibition game against Chowan, going 7-for-7 from the field.

Keatts also has 6-foot-9 Wyatt Walker, a graduate transfer from Samford. The former third-team All-Southern Conference player only took three shots against Chowan, scoring two points, but his five assists were second on the team to point guard Markell Johnson.

“Wyatt did a tremendous job rebounding the ball,” Keatts said, “and he’s a great passer.”

“Last year’s team did some great things. Those guys bought into my system and played our style.”

Kevin Keatts, NC State coach Freshman Ian Steere, a 261-pound force underneath, added seven points and four boards.

“I think the three bigs help me sleep a little better, knowing they can contribute in different ways,” Keatts said. “The word for this team is versatility. I think that’s what we have on this year’s team.”

Then there are the returning players — Torin Dorn, who scored 13.9 points and averaged 6.3 rebounds last year, and Johnson, who, in addition to his 7.3 assists per game, scored 8.9 points.

There’s also one other returning player who, while new to Wolfpack fans, is a very familiar face to Keatts. C.J. Bryce

played two years for Keatts at UNC-Wilmington and followed his coach to State. He had to sit out last year, but Bryce scored 17.4 points per game the last time he played. Plus, he’s more familiar with what the coach is trying to do in his system than anyone else on the team.

Another transfer, former Utah guard Devon Daniels, also sat out last year due to NCAA transfer rules. That gave him a year to learn the system in practice.

So, while Dorn and Johnson are the two most familiar faces to the Pack faithful, Bryce and Daniels give Keatts a core group that’s experienced everywhere but on the floor in front of crowds together.

“Those four guys, I think, have to play well,” Keatts said. “Everybody else has to follow.”

Then, perhaps, things can get a little more stable for Keatts’ roster. If not, he’s fine with that, too.

“I’m not saying that I’m the only one in college basketball that can, you know, withstand a new roster,” he said, “but if anybody’s equipped to do it, it’s me.”

B3 shots.”

Among the Pirates’ other stalwarts are sophomore guard Shawn Williams, the 2017-18 American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year, and blue-collar big man Dimitrije Spasojevic.

A third sophomore, 6-foot-8 wing Justin Whatley, is also expected to contribute once he returns from an injury suffered in preseason practice.

Among the newcomers, Virginia Tech transfer Seth LeDay is finally able to make his long-awaited ECU debut after dealing with NCAA eligibility issues, while 6-foot-6, 245-pound forward Jayden Gardner from Heritage High School in Wake Forest is the most polished of a talented and deep freshman class.

Dooley said that the other rookies — guards Tae Hardy, Deshaun Wade and Tyler Foster, along with center Rico Quinton — have all had their moments, but have still yet to gain consistency.

“We just have to find those pieces that fit,” Dooley said. “Then when we get some depth it will be even more fun to try and fit some more pieces in.”

The young Pirates have already given a glimpse of their potential by beating in-state ACC rival Wake Forest in a closed scrimmage last week. Even with a nonconference schedule seemingly set up for the Pirates to gain confidence and get off to a fast start, Dooley is trying his best to temper his initial expectations.

“One of the biggest faults I have is I’ve got no patience,” he said.

“We’ve got nine freshmen or sophomores trying to learn a new system, so that’s been an adjustment.

These guys will pick it up, it’s just a little slower because they are younger.

“I have to remember that and our staff has to remember that.

We have to coach every possession. That’s good in some regards and bad in other regards. There are certain things you take for granted that guys know that they don’t know and that’s not their fault.”

TAR HEELS from page B1 to do it, and I think the older guys have put their arms around them and tried to teach them, and it’s been received very well from the freshmen. So far, unless there’s something I don’t know that’s going on, it’s been a very smooth transition.”

That doesn’t mean there won’t be bumps in the road as the returners adjust to new roles and the incoming freshmen get used to the college game against a difficult nonconference schedule that begins with two true road games and includes dates against Stanford, Texas, Michigan, Kentucky and Gonzaga.

In the long run, though, the addition of White’s speed and athleticism at point guard, Little’s scoring ability on the wing and Black’s versatility off the bench promise to make the Tar Heels a much better, more offensively potent team than they were a year ago.

“I think we’ve got chances of having a very good team, a very good team,” Roy Williams said.

“To do that, though, everybody’s got to play at a high level and consistently do it every day to build the right kinds of habits.

“We’ve got a chance. But we’ve got to have a lot of things fall our way for those kind of big-time things to happen.”

Among the things that have to break right is the development of sophomore big men Sterling Manley and Garrison Brooks, two players whose improvement as rim protectors and rebounders could go a long way toward helping UNC make a deep run into March.

Provided that everyone both old and new is still on the same page by then.

“Personal stuff aside, their goal is to win and win the national championship,” Johnson said of his young teammates. “That also drives Kenny, Luke and I. To come together for a common goal is very good in taking those first steps toward a good team chemistry.”

“I don’t think we’ve butted heads, senior to freshmen, as I’ve seen can happen in the past Those guys have been very receptive to everything we’ve had to say, and we’ve done a good job of trying to help them along.”

Cameron Johnson, UNC senior forward

B4

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Appalachian State returns 13 players in 2018-19, including leading scorer and firstteam All-Sun Belt guard Ronshad Shabazz.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEWS

North Carolina at Duke Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham Saturday, 12:20 p.m.

ACC Network

Preview: Duke got bowl eligible with a win at Miami last week. North Carolina saw any hopes of a bowl disappear as the Heels fell to 1-7. So nothing is at stake except a win over each team’s hated rival.

PAUL VERNON | AP PHOTO

Deep, experienced App State looks to make noise in Sun Belt Team will start season without Michael Bibby

By Shawn Krest North State Journal The play looked innocent enough, but it has the potential to change Appalachian State’s season.

“It was one of those things where you had to rewind it 10 times to see what the hell happened,” said Mountaineers coach Jim Fox. App was playing a scrimmage at practice last month, and Mike Bibby went to the line to shoot free throws.

The sophomore guard sat out last season after transferring from South Florida, and Fox had high hopes that Bibby would provide ball handling and outside shooting to the team. He averaged 2.0 assists per game as a freshman, and his 39 percent accuracy on 3-pointers would have led the team last season.

Fox and the rest of the Mountaineers will have to wait awhile to see just what Bibby, the son of 14-year NBA pro Mike Bibby and grandson of nine-year pro Henry Bibby, will bring to the team, however.

“He made the free throw,” Fox said. “Jason (Allison, an assistant) was coaching the other team and called time out. Mike took two steps back, and — kind of like you do all the time — he rolled his ankle, walking. It happens to me all the time, anyway.”

Bibby went down with a broken bone in his foot and will be out five to eight weeks.

“It’s disappointing for Mike,”

Fox said. “Any time it happens, it’s disappointing, but you add on top of that last year, he didn’t get to play. It’s tough to sit that year out.”

Still, Bibby will return, likely before the start of conference play.

“He’s still a big part of what we’re going to do,” Fox said. “I’ve had two conversations with him.

The first (right after it happened), it’s tough to know what to say. I love him to death. He’s worked so hard, and this is a detour” “The second conversation,” Fox added, “I told him to get his butt in gear. No rest. Get this done. Be ready to go. … We need you back.

It’s a lot of responsibility.”

Luckily for Fox, App has plenty of options while waiting for Bibby to return. The Mountaineers return 13 players from last year’s team — center Griffin Kinney is the only significant loss.

“I’m pretty confident we have depth, and a lot of it,” Fox said.

“It’s very competitive for minutes.”

Chief among the returning players is guard Ronshad Shabazz, who led the team in scoring, with 18.5 points per game, and assists, with 100 on the year. He was named first-team All-Sun Belt.

Shabazz will be joined in the backcourt by sophomore Justin Forrest, who was second on last year’s team with 13.5 points per game and led the squad in steals.

His assist-to-turnover ratio of 67to-95 needs some work, however.

“He’s got to be more efficient offensively,” Fox said. “He’s got to be better with the ball and value the ball more than he did last year.”

Forrest worked on his stamina over the offseason.

“People call him ‘Tank,’ and he kind of is that,” Fox said. “He has to sustain his intensity. He can’t

be one player in the first half and another in the second.”

Early results are encouraging. Forrest led the team in scoring with 16 points in an exhibition win over Ferrum. He also added eight rebounds to tie for tops in the game.

Guard depth will be provided by returnees O’Showen Williams (7.8 points, 3.3 assists), Tulsa transfer Joseph Battle and freshman Adrian Delph.

“Adrian has intensity,” Shabazz said. “He won’t back down from anybody. I know this from experience, going head-to-head in practice. He challenges me every day.”

In the frontcourt, App will be led by forwards Tyrell and Isaac Johnson (no relation). Tyrell led last year’s team with 38 blocks, while Isaac’s 8.4 rebounds per game led the team and was fourth in the Sun Belt.

Hunter Seacat, who spent last year backing up the graduated Kinney, is ready to step into the middle.

“Hunter is strong,” Shabazz said. “He’s really active in the paint and finishes well. We haven’t seen much of Hunter, because of Griffin, but he’s been putting in the work.”

Newcomer Breki Gylfason, a freshman from Iceland, will provide depth up front.

With a deep team of versatile players, Fox can shift players from position to position, creating different lineups. The options will only increase when Bibby returns.

“Mike brings basketball IQ. He can make shots and brings a lot of energy,” Fox said. “He’s a coach on the floor.”

Well, he will be. For now, Fox and the rest of the team can only wait for him to return to the floor.

Gut-check time for ECU, Montgomery The third-year coach’s job could be in jeopardy if the 2-6 Pirates fail to reach a bowl game

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal GREENVILLE — Scottie Montgomery is a college coach, not a college professor. But it doesn’t take an advanced degree in mathematics to figure out what his East Carolina football team needs to do in order to reach his publicly stated goal of six wins and bowl eligibility.

After Saturday’s 59-41 loss to American Athletic Conference rival Memphis, the Pirates must win all four of their remaining games to clear the high bar set by their coach at the end of last season.

That won’t be easy with only one home game remaining and two more dates to play against opponents currently ranked in The Associated Press Top 25.

Despite the long odds, Montgomery isn’t ready to start backing down from his bold prediction until the numbers say he has to.

“All my chips are on the football team,” the third-year coach said after his team fell to 2-6 overall (0-5 AAC) with its fourth straight loss. Those young men that are in the locker room, I love them.

“We’ve got to go play well, but the one thing you have to realize is that things change slowly and then suddenly.”

Translated into non-coachspeak, that means Montgomery is confident that his team is on the verge of a breakthrough, even though the improvements it has made over the past year have yet to translate into results in the

win-loss columns.

There have been several visible signs of progress.

Despite last week’s regression, a Pirates’ defense that ranked dead last among the nation’s 130 FBS programs in 2017 has moved up to the middle of the pack at No. 67 under new coordinator David Blackwell. Their kicking game is much more reliable with Jake Verity converting 15 of his 17 field goal tries, including a career-long 52-yarder against Memphis.

Offensively, prized freshman quarterback Holton Ahlers has injected some energy into ECU’s attack with both his running ability — he leads the team in rushing with 374 yards — and a cannon arm that produced 400-plus yards in both of his career starts.

The Pirates also showed an uncharacteristic grit Saturday by battling back from a two-touchdown deficit to tie the game in the third quarter before running out of gas late against an opponent that beat them 70-13 a year ago.

It’s one of many signs, Ahlers said, that point to his team being close to getting over the hump.

“The coaches have put in a system we believe in a lot, and we’re going to keep working and staying in the film room,” he said. “We’re going to be all right. … We’re eventually all going to click. It’s coming soon.”

They better not wait too long.

Because after two straight 3-9 seasons, with a new athletic director expected to be hired soon, Montgomery might not be around long enough to reap the benefits of his team’s work if it doesn’t finish strong. Especially if his job security ends up being tied to his ambitious six-win prediction.

That’s a lot of pressure to put on a group of college players. But according to Ahlers, the Pirates re-

main solidly behind their coach and his staff.

“Anytime you’re not winning there’s going to be pressure,” he said. “We believe in him. There’s not another coach I’d rather have coaching me right now. We believe in him and he believes in us.

That’s a big deal. We want to win for him because he deserves it.”

Like Ahlers, offensive guard Garrett McGhin said he hopes Montgomery is able to stay on beyond the current season.

At the same time, though, he inadvertently suggested that a change might be needed while answering a question on what it will take for the Pirates to finally start getting over the hump and winning games.

“One of the biggest things people don’t realize is that the little details is what makes you great,” the senior captain said. “Take UCF, for example. A new coach comes in, they fix the little details.

They didn’t get a whole new set of personnel. It only took them two years to start winning games.”

Now closing in on the end of Year 3, McGhin is anxious to get a similar turnaround started at ECU, though not necessarily for Montgomery’s sake.

“You think we just play the game to just save somebody else’s job?

No, this is attached to my name,” the senior captain said. “When I leave East Carolina, they’re going to see Garrett McGhin. They’re going to see how many wins I had, and it’s single digits right now. It’s personal.

“I’m not worried about Coach Mo. Coach Mo is a grown man. He has money. He’s going to be able to take care of his family regardless.

I’m trying to build this place, East Carolina, this university and get them back to playing Pirate football.”

Players to watch: Duke LB Ben Humphreys returned to the field despite suffering what was thought to be a season-threatening injury two weeks earlier. He played through pain to force one fumble and recover two others.

Carolina LB Cole Holcomb had 22 tackles last week, the most by a UNC player since 2007. He also forced three fumbles.

Fast fact: The last time UNC lost three straight to Duke was 1987 to 1989 — the third time in the history of the rivalry the Blue Devils had won that many in a row.

What to expect: The old cliché is that you throw out the records for a rivalry game, but it’s true here. This is Carolina’s Super Bowl. Expect the Heels to pull out every gadget play in Larry Fedora’s bag of tricks.

— Shawn Krest

Charlotte at Marshall Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, W.Va. Saturday, 2:30 p.m.

ESPN+

Preview: It’s bowl math season for both teams. Marshall needs to win one of its last three games, Charlotte two of three. The two teams are also tied for third in the CUSA East.

Players to watch: Marshall DL Channing Hames had 3.5 tackles for loss on the season entering last week’s game, then recorded four against Southern Miss. Charlotte DE Alex Highsmith matched him with four TFL at Tennessee, winning the CUSA defensive player of the week award.

Fast fact: The game matches the league’s top two rushing defenses. Marshall is third in all of FBS, allowing just 89.8 rushing yards per game. Charlotte is 13th nationally with 103.5.

What to expect: Charlotte has yet to win a road game this year. Huntington will be a tough environment for the 49ers to pick up their first, although they performed well in front of more than 80,000 fans in Tennessee last week.

— Shawn Krest

Appalachian State at Texas State Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, Texas Saturday, 3 p.m.

ESPN3 Preview: The Mountaineers (6-2, 4-1 Sun Belt) gained bowl eligibility at Coastal Carolina last week and look to keep pace in the conference standings against the Bobcats (3-6, 1-4).

Players to watch: RBs Darrynton Evans and Marcus Williams helped make up for the absence of injured QB Zac Thomas by rushing for 159 and 103 yards, respectively, in last week’s win. LB Jordan Fehr earned his second Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week award this season by recording eight tackles, three sacks and a safety. WR Jeremiah Haydel is Texas State’s big-play threat, averaging 21.1 yards per catch with four TDs. Junior LB Bryan London II is the Bobcats’ leading tackler with 79. He has also forced two fumbles.

Fast fact: Sophomore Jacob Huesman became the first App State QB to lead his team to a victory in his first career start since Jamal Jackson in 2011. The previous three QBs lost their Mountaineer debuts.

What to expect: Barring any more injuries to key players, App State should make quick work of the lastplace team in the Sun Belt’s West Division.

— Brett Friedlander

NC State vs. Wake Forest Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

ESPN

Preview: This is the 112th meeting between the Wolfpack (6-2, 3-2 ACC) and Deacons (4-5, 1-4) in a series that dates back to 1895. State has won five straight in Raleigh.

Players to watch: State re-established its running game in last week’s win against Florida State, with senior Reggie Gallaspy rushing for 106 yards and freshman Ricky Person Jr. scoring three TDs. Chris Dunn, another freshman, added to his strong season kicking by going 4 of 4 on field goals and making all five of his extra points against the Seminoles. Jamie Newman is expected to make his first career start at QB for Wake after a seasonending injury to Sam Hartman. LB Justin Strnad had a team-high 14 tackles in the Deacons’ loss to Syracuse.

Fast fact: This will be Wake’s third Thursday night game this season. The Deacons won at Tulane and lost at home to Boston College.

What to expect: Wake will have a hard time holding down Ryan Finley and State’s high-powered offense and will have even more trouble outscoring the Wolfpack with a backup QB. — Brett Friedlander

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

B5

TAKE NOTICE brano.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability

to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

BEING ALL OF LOT 54, PARK PLACE, PHASE 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 53, PAGE 66-67, IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS OF CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 280 Morning

Dew Drive, Concord, NC 28025.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Janny Molina and Gwendol E Zam-

sales, at 12:00 PM on November 19, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 112 of Hallstead, Phase 1, Map 2 as the same is shown on a map thereof, recorded in map book 54, page 6, (sheet 1 of 2), Cabarrus County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 752 Bartram Avenue, Concord, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability

to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the land-

lord, 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.

cation designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on November 19, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 138 of SOUTHERN CHASE, Phase 3A, as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 33 at Page 81 in the Cabarrus County, NC Public Registry; reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description thereof. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2998 Champion Lane, Concord, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability

to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that

is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 448

uated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the City of Concord, Number Twelve (12) Township of Cabarrus County, North Carolina on the West side of Ann Street, Northeast, and BEING all of Lot Number NINE (9) of the R.W. Allison Property, as surveyed and platted, a copy of which plat is filed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County, in Map Book 1, Page 60. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 347 Ann Street, Northwest, Concord, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser

is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement

by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1243434 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 381

following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Number 4 Township, Cabarraus County, North Carolina, on the north side of Raintree Circle (formerly Rainbow Circle) and being Lot Number 81 in the subdivision of SPRING VALLEY as surveyed and platted a copy of which plat is filed in the office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County in Map Book 14, page 48, to which reference is hereby made for a complete description by metes and bounds; subject to the right-of-way for Raintree Circle as shown on said recorded plat; and subject to protective covenants dated December 27, 1971 and recorded in Deed Book 426, page 497. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6107 Raintree Circle, Concord, North Carolina.

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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00),

whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed

on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

BEGINNING at a nail in the centerline of Lambert Road (said Beginning point being North 34 East 413.0 feet from a number 6 rebar) and runs thence North 34 East 25.34 feet to a new iron pipe in the Northeastern edge of the right of way of Lambert Road, a corner of Johnsie H. Byrd, and runs with the line of Byrd, North 34 East 281.35 feet to a new iron pipe (said iron pipe being South 34 West 65.13 feet from an existing number 5 rebar); thence South 56 East 154.89 feet to a new iron pipe; thence South 34 West (passing a new iron stake in the Northeastern edge of Lambert Road at 285.77 feet) 311.64 feet to a new iron pipe near the centerline of Lambert Road; thence with Lambert Road North 54-10-01 West 154.97 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 1.10 acre, more or less, as surveyed and platted by Rodrick Allen Sutton, R.L.S., December 13, 1996; Subject to the Right of Way for Lambert Road. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3015 Lambert Road, Mount Pleasant, North Carolina.

For back reference, see Book 8361, Page 217, Cabarrus Registry.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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 prior encumbrances of record and any

recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1247927 (FC.FAY)

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 Cumberland County, North Carolina, on November 19, 2018 at 11:00 am, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: The following described lot, piece, or parcel of land, situate lying and being in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to-wit: BEING all of Lot 22, in a Subdivision known as Woodland Hills, Phase Two, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 109, Page 33, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Being the same premises conveyed unto Percy E. Springsteen, a single man, and Patricia Lucero. a single woman, not as tenants in common, but as joint tenants, with full rights of survivorship. The whole estate to vest in the survivor in the event of the death of either, by virtue of deed from Percy E. Springsteen, a single man, dated January 31, 2013, recorded February 5, 2013 in Book 9104, Page 354, Cumberland County, NC. Tax ID: 0403-97-0566 Said Property is commonly known as 5617 Shady Pine Ct, Hope Mills, NC 28348 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pur-

suant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or major fraction thereof, of the the final sale price. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined by the formula is less than Ten Dollars ($10.00), a minimum Ten Dollar ($10.00) fee will be collected. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined by the formula is more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), a maximum Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fee will be collected. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assess-

ments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner of the property is Percy E. Springsteen.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. 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 Substitute 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.

10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at the southwestern corner of Lot No. 7 of the Flora M. Marshburn Subdivision Section One as recorded in Plat Book 29, Page 61 of the Cumberland County Registry and running thence North 09 degrees 54 minutes East 150.00 feet to a point; thence South 80 degrees 06 minutes East 129 feet to a point; thence South 09 degrees 54 minutes West 150.00 feet to a point in the margin of Pamalee Drive; thence North 80 degrees 06 minutes West 129.00 feet to the point of the beginning and being all of Lot No. 7 of the Flora M. Marshburn Subdivision Section One as recorded in Plat Book 29, Page 61, Cumberland County, North Carolina, Registry and a 29 foot portion to the East of said Lot No. 7 being a portion of the property described in a deed to Flora May Marshburn recorded in Book 983, Page 213, Cumberland County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 1337 Pamalee

Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28303.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Linda Carol Kreiter.

An Order for possession of the property may be

issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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.

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.

CABARRUS 18 SP 544 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Gwendolyn E. Zambrano and Janny Molina to Horack Talley Pharr & Lowndes, P.A., Trustee(s), which was dated May 8, 2008 and recorded on May 9, 2008 in Book 08233 at Page 0201, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 641

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jason Bavord Franklin and Rhotarus Olitia Rice Franklin to McMillan & Terry, P.A. - Shannon Proctor, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of January, 2013, and recorded in Book 10359, Page 360, in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus 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 Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 229

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Charlene M. Boyce and Mario A. Gittens, (Mario A. Gittens, deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Charlene M. Boyce) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of May, 2008, and recorded in Book 08259, Page 0330, and Modification in Book 11918, Page 0085, in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus 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 Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary lo-

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lyle Therriault to Jackie Miller, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of November, 2007, and recorded in Book 7940, Page 236, in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus 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 Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on November 19, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate sit-

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Donald D. Wiser, Charlene Wiser, Dale A. Wiser and Clara Jo Wiser, (Dale A. Wiser, Deceased) to Forquer & Green, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of October, 2001, and recorded in Book 3482, Page 161, in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus 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 Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on November 19, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 570

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William L. Barnes aka William Barnes and Cheryl L. Barnes aka Cheryl Barnes (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): William L. Barnes and Cheryl L. Barnes) to Howard S. Irvin, PA, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of February, 2009, and recorded in Book 8572, Page 43, in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus 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 Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on November 19, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described

CUMBERLAND 18-SP-1101 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Percey E Spingsteen, in the original amount of $144,620.00, payable to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for New Penn Financial, LLC., dated July 27, 2015 and recorded on July 30, 2015 in Book 09696 at Page 0299, Cumberland County Public Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Stone Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina, and the holder

17 SP 239 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Linda C. Kreiter to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), which was dated August 15, 2002 and recorded on August 21, 2002 in Book 5821 at Page 119, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 13, 2018 at

the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 14, 2018 at 2:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: LYING AND BEING SITUATE IN CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

For back reference see Deed Book 765, page 306.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

Should the property be purchased by

as follows: Lying and Being in Number Eight (8) Township of Cabarrus County, North Carolina on the Northeast side of Lambert Road, adjoining the property of Johnsie H. Byrd and others, and being more fully described as follows: OLD DESCRIPTION

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-04610-FC02

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: 1192352 (FC.FAY)

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: 1205298 (FC.FAY)

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: 1245093 (FC.FAY)

Stone Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee By: ___________________ Attorney At Law Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC Attorneys for Stone Trustee Services, LLC David R. DiMatteo #35254 Christopher J. Culp #13466 1709 Devonshire Drive Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 462-5006 (803) 929-0830

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-20973-FC01

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

B6

TAKE NOTICE Deeds of Cumberland 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 Cumberland County, North Carolina, at 2:00PM on November 20, 2018, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot 4, in the Subdivision Southland Pines Section 1, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 81 Page 71, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 409 Southland Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28311. Tax ID: 0530-32-1451 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or frac-

tional part thereof, or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owners of the property are Jonathan A. Weir and Gaeun Weir.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.29 in favor of the purchas-

er and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. 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 Substitute 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.

county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 21, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 11, in a subdivision known as DEERFIELD, SECTION 4 and the same being duly recorded in book 54, page 41, Cumberland, county registry, North Carolina.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 1301 Koinonia Drive, Spring Lake, NC 28390.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statu-

tory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Andrew Dice.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser

and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability

to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 880

and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 265 Summerhill Subdivision Section 6 Part I and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 41 Page 62 Cumberland County Registry North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7114 Fillyaw Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 4521.23.

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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability

to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the land-

lord, 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: 1239063 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 803

berland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain parcel of land in Pearces Mill Township, Cumberland County, State of NC, as more fully described in Book 3935, Page 0317 ID#0425-34-9695, Being known and designated as Lot 30 on revised Plat of Lots 29-31 of Woodcroft Subdivision, filed in Book of Plats 81 at Page 189. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3362 Legion Road, Hope Mills, North Carolina.

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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered

in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the no-

tice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

an iron pipe thence with the northern line of said Deed Book 3817, Page 556 South 75 degrees 36 minutes 22 seconds East 101.53 feet to an iron pipe, thence South 11 degrees 45 minutes 09 seconds West 494.87 feet to the point and place of beginning. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1235 Tom Starling Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

.55 acres, Rockfish Township. Beginning at an iron pipe on the northern right-of-way margin of Tom Starling Road (S.R. 2220), said iron pipe being the southeast corner of the land conveyed to William Luther Davis and wife, Susan Windsor Davis as recorded in Deed Book 2968, Page 577 Cumberland County Registry, and running thence North 69 degrees 42 minutes 23 seconds West 20.22 feet to an iron pipe, thence North 11 degrees 45 minutes 09 seconds East 326.27 feet to an iron pipe, thence North 78 degrees 14 minutes 51 seconds West 79.07 feet to an iron pipe, thence North 11 degrees 39 minutes 43 seconds East 105.87 feet to an iron pipe in the Southern line of the land conveyed to William Luther Davis and wife, Susan Windsor Davis as recorded in Deed Book 3817, Page 556, Cumberland County Registry, thence North 69 degrees 49 minutes 33 seconds West 28.98 feet to an iron pipe, the southwest corner of said Deed Book 3817, Page 556, thence with the Western line of said Deed Book 3817, Page 556 North 35 degrees 30 minutes 12 seconds East 65.72 feet to

Containing 0.55 acres more or less and being all of the land conveyed to William Luther Davis and wife, Susan Windsor Davis as recorded in Deed Book 3817, Page 556 Cumberland County Registry and a portion of the land conveyed to William Luther Davis and wife, Susan Windsor Davis as recorded in Deed Book 2968J, Page 577 Cumberland County Registry.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 4521.23.

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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the

property is sold.

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1245051 (FC.FAY)

for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 23, in a subdivision known as DEVONWOOD WEST, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 45, Page 43, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 150 Bunker Hill Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 4521.23.

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 offi-

cers, 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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of

the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1254507 (FC.FAY)

directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 9, 2018 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Johnston County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF THAT LOT CONTAINING 1.195 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK 57, PAGE 23, JOHNSTON COUNTY REGISTRY, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 1172 Mudham Road, Wendell, NC 27591.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expira-

tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Lesley Ann Joyner Richards.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies

the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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.

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.

October 25, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 301 of Southwinds subdivision, Phase 2, Map 2, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet J, File No. 158, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Union County, North Carolina, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 711 Skywatch Lane, Monroe, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being

foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the

validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

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

fective 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: 1231218 (FC.FAY)

CUMBERLAND 18 SP 1268 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jonathan A. Weir and Jennifer Lynn Weir in the original amount of $118,000.00, payable to Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States of America, dated March 15, 2012 and recorded on March 19, 2012 in Book 8855, Page 837, Cumberland County Registry.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Anchor Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of

18 SP 1126 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Andrew Dice to Jennifer Grant, Trustee(s), which was dated January 20, 2015 and recorded on January 22, 2015 in Book 09581 at Page 0023, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Homewood Properties, LLC to Susan R. Benoit, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of July, 2016, and recorded in Book 9898, Page 495, in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on November 19, 2018

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Larry D. Edwards and Lovernia J. Edwards to KD Smith, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of August, 2008, and recorded in Book 7976, Page 0214, in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on November 19, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cum-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 1257

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sandra S. Morris and Alfred J. Morris, (Alfred J. Morris and Sandra S. Morris, deceased)(Heirs of Sandra S. Morris: Terrie Lynn Ammons, Annette Marie Morris aka Annette Morris, Alfred Lee Morris, Lisa Renee Morris aka Lisa R. Morris aka Lisa R. Young, and Connie Sue Adams aka Connie Adams) to Shapiro & Kreisman, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of July, 2007, and recorded in Book 7654, Page 0268, in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on November 19, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Rockfish, in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Land referred to in this commitment is described as

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 1271

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Benjamin Lawson and Savannah Nowling to Francis B. Simkins, III, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of November, 2015, and recorded in Book 9764, Page 251, in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on November 19, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder

JOHNSTON 18 SP 416 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Lesley Ann Joyner Richards to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), which was dated April 13, 2017 and recorded on April 13, 2017 in Book 4941 at Page 492, Johnston County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having

UNION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 269

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Roger Morrison and Krista Morrison to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of July, 2007, and recorded in Book 4631, Page 630, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on

Being the same fee simple property conveyed by Warranty Deed from Cumberland Building Company by J. Duane Gilliam, President to Larry D. Edward and Lovernia J. Edwards husband and wife, dated 03/09/1993 recorded on 04/02/1993 in Book 3935 Page 317 in Cumberland County Records, State of NC Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 4521.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as

all that certain property situated in the County of Cumberland, and State of NC and being described in a deed dated 05/30/1996 and recorded 06/05/1996 in Book 4502 Page 510 among the land records of the County and State set forth above, and referenced as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Fayetteville, Rockfish Township, Cumberland County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:

Anchor Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee By: ________________ January N. Taylor, Bar #33512 McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC Attorney for Anchor Trustee Services, LLC 3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 404-474-7149 (phone) 404-745-8121 (fax) jtaylor@mtglaw.com

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-07912-FC01

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: 1242303 (FC.FAY)

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-09609-FC01

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

B7

TAKE NOTICE WAKE 18-SP-1993 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Gregory H. Brown and Tonya Villines, in the original amount of $212,500.00, payable to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First NLC Financial Services, LLC, dated July 20, 2007 and recorded on August 1, 2007 in Book 012686 at Page 00811, Wake County Public Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Stone Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds

16 SP 1013 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Njeri A. Whitworth to, Trustee(s), which was dated March 24, 2000 and recorded on March 24, 2000 in Book 008546 at Page 711 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on May 18, 2015 in Book 016017, Page 072, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the

18 SP 2124 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael Mayor a/k/a Michael A. Mayor a/k/a Michael Adam Mayor and Kimberly P. Mayor to Trustee Services Of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated January 28, 2010 and recorded on February 8, 2010 in Book 13847 at Page 1515, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the

14 SP 1934 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Brandon J. Carter and Erica Carter to Brock and Scott, Trustee(s), which was dated December 1, 2005 and recorded on December 2, 2005 in Book 011715 at Page 02380 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on August 9, 2011 in Book 014427, Page 01281, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute

17 SP 1696 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Dexter T. Johnson and Marsha S. Johnson to Donna M. Haddock, Trustee(s), which was dated August 25, 2005 and recorded on August 29, 2005 in Book 011551 at Page 00724, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county court-

15 SP 2556 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Robert J. Mahlum and Joanne H. Mahlum to Craig A. Williamson, Trustee(s), which was dated February 24, 2000 and recorded on March 1, 2000 in Book 008531 at Page 01830, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 2043

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mikhail Palchey and Yelena Palchey (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Silverwood Capital, LLC) to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of June, 2003, and recorded in Book 010244, Page 00173, 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 Wake County Courthouse door, the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at

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 courthouse door in Wake County, North Carolina, on November 9, 2018 at 1:30 PM , and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LAND SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NC, COUNTY OF WAKE, CITY OF RALEIGH, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 55, MERYTON SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 2004, PAGE 1724 WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Being all of that certain property conveyed to Tonya Villines and Gregory H. Brown from KB Home Raleigh-Durham, LLC, by deed dated 8/25/2006 and recorded in Deed Book 12136, Page 1251 of official records.

Tax ID: 1738237350 Said Property is commonly known as 5428 Meryton Parkway, Raleigh, NC 27616 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred

Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or major fraction thereof, of the the final sale price. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined by the formula is less than Ten Dollars ($10.00), a minimum Ten Dollar ($10.00) fee will be collected. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined by the formula is more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), a maximum Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fee will be collected. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assess-

ments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner of the property is Gregory H Brown and Tonya Villines.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this prop-

erty 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 Substitute 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.

county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 14, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 35, WILLOW CREEK SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, PHASE TWO, BLOCK A, AS SHOWN ON PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1998, PAGE 1806, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 149 North Honey Springs Avenue, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are im-

mediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Njeri A. Whitworth.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the proper-

ty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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.

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.

county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 14, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Wendell, Wake County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:

sued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability

to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Being all of Lot 22 of Rothgeb Subdivision, Phase II, as shown on that map recorded in Book of Maps 1997, Page 1674, Wake County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 1004 Bittbourg Lane, Wendell, NC 27591.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dol-

lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Michael A. Mayor.

An Order for possession of the property may be is-

Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 14, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 284 Willow Bluffs Subdivision, Phase V, as recorded in Book of Maps 2003, Pages 14811483, Wake County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 6317 Silver Spring Court, Willow Springs, NC 27592.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are

immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Brandon J. Carter and wife, Erica Carter.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession

by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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.

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.

house for conducting the sale on November 14, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN RALEIGH TOWNSHIP, CITY OF RALEIGH, WAKE COUNTY, STATE OF NC, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN BOOK 6466 PAGE 0442 ID# 31160, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 3 ROSEMONT GARDENS SUBDIVISION, FILED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1945 AT PAGE 45.

S. Johnson.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability

to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM GEORGE W SLOAN, JR. AND WIFE JUDITH F SLOAN AND MA MANSOUR AND WIFE, TAGHRID D MANSOUR TO DEXTER T JOHNSON AND MARSHA S JOHNSON, DATED 03/13/1995 RECORDED ON 03/16/1995 IN BOOK 6466, PAGE 0442 IN WAKE COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF NC. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 2614 Poole

Road, Raleigh, NC 27610.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Dexter T. Johnson and wife, Marsha

the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on November 19, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 125, Westlake Village II Subdivision, Section 3, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1987, Page 758, Wake County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 7600 Pebblestone Court, Raleigh, NC 27613.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING

COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Robert J Mahlum.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed

on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. 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.

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.

1:30 PM on November 19, 2018 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 16 Ansleigh Subdivision, Phase 2 as shown on plat thereof recorded in Book of Maps 1998, Page 1174, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4612 Silverdene Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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 offi-

cers, 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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of

the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1248212 (FC.FAY)

Stone Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee By: ____________________ Attorney At Law Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC Attorneys for Stone Trustee Services, LLC David R. DiMatteo #35254 Christopher J. Culp #13466 1709 Devonshire Drive Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 462-5006 (803) 929-0830

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-16006-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-10712-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Aaron B. Anderson Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5710 Oleander Drive, Ste. 204 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 202-2940 Fax: (910) 202 2941 File No.: 11-08457-FC02

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-08486-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Aaron B. Anderson Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5710 Oleander Drive, Ste. 204 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 202-2940 Fax: (910) 202 2941 File No.: 16-20474-FC01

B8

North State Journal for Wednesday, November 7, 2018

pen & paper pursuits comic relief

sudoku

SOLUTIONS FROM 10.31.18