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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020

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NEWS BRIEFING

Wake County sheriff stops issuing pistol purchase permits Raleigh Wake County sheriff Gerald Baker has banned new pistol purchase permits due to a backlog and to keep COVID-19 out of the sheriff’s office. Baker says permits will not re-open until April 30. The decision has been met with pushback, as Second Amendment advocates say the decision is a violation of the statute governing purchases and the amendment and the constitution.

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North Carolina Chamber opposes ‘Shelter in Place’ restrictions Raleigh North Carolina Chamber CEO Gary Salamido penned a letter saying the state’s experience responding to natural disasters has citizens well-positioned to avoid a total shutdown.

“Undoubtedly, public health and safety sits prominently as our lodestar, but tripping the main breaker can only be a last resort.”

Salamido added that the state’s private sector has developed expertise enacting emergency response plans to protect employees and keep operations running.

“The disruption a shelterin-place order would generate for the private sector, and for North Carolina citizens whose financial well-being and overall welfare depends on their ability to work, cannot be underestimated. It would fashion a massive disturbance that could create the opposite of its intended effect by interfering with the very economic activity that is protecting our state and its citizenry from disaster,” said Salamido.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Mecklenburg and Pitt counties have issued so-called “stay home” orders limiting travel.

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Student veterans will continue to receive GI Bill benefits Washington, D.C. Students veterans will keep their GI Bill benefits after President Trump signed S. 3503 into law. The law enables the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to continue providing the same level of education benefits to students having to take courses online due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The law gives temporary authority to continue payments in the event of national emergencies. Students will continue receiving the same monthly housing allowance payments they received for resident training until Dec. 21, or until the school resumes inperson classes.

“I commend President Trump and Congress for their work on this important law,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “It will give Veteran students certainty as they continue their education.”

Students are not required to take any action and benefits will continue automatically.

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Loss of smell, taste, might signal pandemic virus infection New York A loss of smell or taste might be an early sign of infection with the pandemic virus, say medical experts who cite reports from several countries. The idea of a virus infection reducing sense of smell is not new. Respiratory viral infection is a common cause of loss of smell, because inflammation can interfere with airflow and the ability to detect odors. The sense of smell usually returns when the infection resolves, but in a small percentage of cases, smell loss can persist after other symptoms disappear. In some cases, it is permanent.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Social distancing in the White House

President Donald Trump and members of his coronavirus task force brief reporters, seated away from one another, in the White House briefing room.

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ANALYSIS

Rainy days were anticipated by some state politicians

By A.P. Dillon, Matt Mercer and Neal Robbins North State Journal RALEIGH — The state has surpassed 400 cases of COVID-19. Gov. Roy Cooper has enacted executive orders shuttering businesses and the 10 million citizens of North Carolina are living through stormy times.

As expected, the closure of museums, salons, spas, gyms and other businesses has unemployment claims soaring beyond 113,000 in a single week. The norm for those jobless claim filings is 3,000 a week. Officials with the Employment Security Commission said that approximately 87% of last week’s claims were COVID-19 related.

While Cooper and the Coronavirus Task Force work to “flatten the curve” of the virus’ spread, the General Assembly’s budget strategies that built up the state’s rainy-day fund will be put to the test as North Carolina’s economy is impacted by the state and federal governments’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Just how prepared is the state financially?

“North Carolina has $3.9 billion in its unemployment reserves, $1.1 billion in savings, a $74 million disaster relief fund, $184 million in Medicaid contingency reserves and a $2.2 billion balance of unappropriated cashon-hand,” said House Speaker Tim Moore (R-King’s Mountain) in a recent press release.

As of February, North Carolina’s Disaster Relief Reserve Fund, often referred to as the “rainy-day fund,” has around nearly $2.7 billion in combined funds in it; but it wasn’t always so flush.

Two years prior to Republicans winning majorities in the House and Senate in 2010, the fund had a balance of around $97 million.

In 2011, there was a mere $4 million left.

While campaigning for governor in 2016, Cooper attacked former Gov. Pat McCrory and

legislative Republicans for “building up the rainy-day fund in excess of what’s necessary for the state.” That same year Democratic Rep. Larry Hall, now Cooper’s Secretary of Military and Veteran Affairs, complained about not spending the funds and by adding to the rainy day fund the state had “artificially starved ourselves.”

Another top Democrat, Attorney General Josh Stein, also voted against adding money to the rainy-day fund via the 2015 appropriations bill while serving in the state Senate. Those funds have been made available for hurricane victims across eastern North Carolina.

Cooper, Hall, Stein, and other Democrats now find that the means are available to help save the state from economic collapse.

The prudent savings measures of the General Assembly will help — but so will federal aid packages, the announced extension of tax filing and payment, and the Trump administration’s cutting through the red tape to help small businesses. North Carolina has already been approved for disaster loans and grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

In 2017, Pew Charitable Trusts said North Carolina’s rainy-day fund met the four best practices and made the state a national leader in managing volatility and reserve fund policy. Those four practices were creating a savings deposit rule tied to revenue growth, defining clear and objective conditions for fund use, establishing an evidence-based fund savings target, and providing a mechanism to re-evaluate the rules governing the fund.

“We’ve built a multibillion-dollar cash surplus and one of the healthiest unemployment insurance reserves in the country,” wrote Sens. Ralph Hise (R-Mitchell) and Ted Alexander (R-Cleveland) in a recent article.

“We have the means for a proportionate response to an economic disruption. Times like this are exactly why.”

Trump says he hopes US will be reopened by Easter amid virus

By Zeke Miller The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the country will be reopened

by Easter as he weighs how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak.

As many public health officials call for stricter, not looser restrictions on public interactions, Trump said he was already looking toward easing the advisories

that have sidelined workers, shuttered schools and led to a widespread economic slowdown.

“I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter,” he said during a Fox News virtual town hall. Easter is just over two weeks away — Apr. 12.

Health experts have made clear that unless Americans continue to dramatically limit social interaction — staying home from work and isolating themselves — the number of infections will overwhelm the health care system, See VIRUS page A2

Panic buying tests grocery stores, trucking industry Closure of DMV offices makes CDL renewal more difficult

By David Larson North State Journal RALEIGH — In the midst of the global panic over coronavirus, North Carolina consumers have been buying products off the shelves at a frenetic rate, pressuring retailers and their suppliers to make goods available quickly and in large quantities.

“Grocery is going at full capacity right now — as hard as they can go,” Andy Ellen, president of the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association, told NSJ. “It is not a supply chain issue. It is a demand issue. People are just buying way too much.”

Ellen said, other than a few specific items, like cleaning supplies and toilet paper, consumers should not have trouble finding anything they need. It may not be the brand they are used to, but there should be an equivalent item.

“I think you’re seeing a scenario where this is probably the biggest demand we’ve seen on grocery stores and food supply in a long time,” Ellen said, saying it has mirrored the lead up to a hurricane, but sustained over a much longer time. “This is why you’ve seen grocery stores reduce their store hours, so they can get product in, get the shelves clean and restock those items without customers pulling things out of the boxes as trucks are coming in.”

An area where the NCRMA does see concern, though, is having enough truck drivers to get the

products to distribution centers and to stores.

“The only place we’re really struggling right now is there is a shortage of commercial drivers,” Ellen said. “So trying to make sure you’re pushing the product that is getting to the distribution centers See STORES page A2

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THE WORD

As we approach the fifth Sunday of Lent, the coronavirus threat still consumes our news and, for many, our daily lives and livelihoods. When faced with such dire circumstances, we can focus only on the negative aspects of life. Just as Jesus found God’s will in last week’s scripture as He healed the blind man, this week Jesus addressed a more serious affliction.

From last week’s story in John 9, we move now to John 11, where the story of Lazarus is told. Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, were close friends of Jesus. The story of the resurrection of Lazarus shows that Jesus Christ has power over death because He is the resurrection and the life.

John 11:1-45 (KJV)

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VIRUS from page A1 as it has in parts of Italy, leading to many more deaths. While the worst outbreaks are concentrated in certain parts of the country, such as New York, experts warn that the highly infectious disease is certain to spread.

The U.S. is now more than a week into an unprecedented 15day effort to encourage all Americans to drastically scale back their public activities. The guidelines, issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are voluntary, but many state and local leaders have issued mandatory restrictions in line with, or even tighter than, those issued by the CDC. On Monday, the U.S. saw its biggest jump yet in the death toll from the virus since the outbreak began, with 609 America deaths attributed to COVID-19. Trump’s comments come after dire warnings by officials in hard-hit areas, including New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned Tuesday that his state’s hospital capacity will soon hit a breaking point, even with the restrictions already in place.

STORES from page A1 and the distribution center to the retailer, those trucks are going at full capacity right now.”

Crystal Collins, president of the NC Trucking Association, told NSJ they were working as fast as they could to deliver within the guidelines they were given.

“One of the challenges we’re having from the state is when they closed 60 DMV locations; that eliminated locations for drivers that had their CDL up for renewal,” Collins said. “There are over 25,000 truck drivers in the state who have a CDL that is going to expire between April and July.

They went from 115 DMV offices to 52. So you’ve got drivers all over the state who don’t have immediate access to a DMV office, and on top of that you have to meet by appointment only.”

Ellen agreed, saying, “There’s been a shortage of commercial drivers because of demand, but the inability to renew the CDLs is also going to make it a little more difficult.”

Collins said the skills tests to add new drivers are still going, but those are by appointment only as well.

Rep. John Torbett (R-Gaston), co-chair of the House Transportation Committee and a member

1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.

2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)

3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick.

4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.

7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.

8 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?

9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.

10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.

11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.

12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.

13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.

16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.

18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: 19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.

23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.

24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.

“I gave it two weeks,” Trump said during the virtual town hall from the Rose Garden. He argued that tens of thousands of Americans die from the seasonal flu or in automobile accidents and “we don’t turn the country off.”

“We’ll assess at that time and we’ll give it some more time if we need a little more time, but we need to open this country up,” he added. “We have to go back to work, much sooner than people thought.”

Dr. Deborah Birx, the coordinator for Trump’s task force, indicated any move would have to be guided by data still being collected. She suggested that public health professionals could recommend a general easing, while pushing for local restrictions to remain in the hardest-hit areas.

Trump acknowledged that some want the guidance to continue, but claimed without providing evidence that it would lead to “deaths” from suicides and depression.

“I’m sure that we have doctors that would say ‘let’s keep it closed for two years,’” Trump said. “No,

we got to get it open.”

He added: “This cure is worse than the problem.”

Trump also criticized Cuomo, who has grown critical of the slow pace of federal aid to his state, particularly to fill its urgent need for ventilators.

Appearing before the president at the virtual town hall, Vice President Mike Pence said Trump has asked for recommendations from the White House coronavirus task force for how he can send people back to work while minimizing the public health risk. He said Trump wants to find a way “to open America back up.”

Trump’s enthusiasm for getting people back to work comes as he takes stock of the political toll the outbreak is taking. It sets up a potential conflict with medical professionals, including many within his government, who have called for more social restrictions to slow the spread of the virus, not fewer.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases and a member of the White House’s coronavirus task force, did not appear at the virtual town

of the newly formed House Select Committee on COVID-19, said the issue with CDL renewals is on their “laundry list” of items to accomplish when they come back for session. He did not know whether there would be a special session called in the coming days or whether they would wait until the planned short session in late April.

“We’ve always had that problem,” Torbett told NSJ, conceding the CDL renewal process needs an overhaul in general.

But Torbett did say that they’ve been working to change what they can without coming back into session. The CDL issue would require a vote, so Cooper or his DMV cannot make that change without the legislature.

“We’re trying to remove and lighten any restrictions out there to get through some red tape,” Torbett said. “We’re hearing back from a lot of the grocery suppliers, from their truckers, saying it’s worked and they’re able to do what they need to do to get food back on the shelves.”

Overall, Collins said the drivers have been able to meet the challenge, even if there is more volume than usual. One thing that’s helped is drive times have gotten a lot better with fewer cars still on the road. But drivers are having one unforeseen difficulty while

on the road — finding a place to get a meal. Trucks of that size are not allowed to go through drivethrus, and the dining areas inside are shut for customers.

“If you see a truck driver sitting in a parking lot, offer to purchase his food when you go through the drive thru to help him out,” Collins said, adding that law enforcement has often helped in that way and that drivers have reported people holding up signs thanking them for keeping the supply lines going.

In addition to Collins encouraging the public to support her members, the state’s truck drivers, Ellen asked that the public be aware of the retailers in their area — and not just the grocery stores, but other businesses too.

“Support your local retailer,” Ellen said. “You want them to be there. You want that storefront to be bright and shiny when we get back to normal. So keep supporting them whether that’s buying a gift certificate or ordering something from the local person online. That’s what’s going to help keep those people in business, the people who support your community all year long. A lot of the ones that are working really smart and really hard will come out the other side; other ones it’s going to be more difficult on.”

25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.

Believest thou this?

27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

28 And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.

29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.

30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.

31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.

32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled.

34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see.

35 Jesus wept.

36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!

37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?

38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave.

It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.

39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.

40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

hall, but Trump denied there were any tensions between the two men.

Lawmakers have suggested that they’ll look to Fauci for guidance on when the restrictions should be lifted.

“I’m going to take my lead from Anthony Fauci.” Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., on CNN. “That’s the person I trust; that’s the person Americans trust.

Fauci told WMAL on Tuesday that Trump has always heeded his recommendations.

“The president has listened to what I have said and to what the other people on the task force have said; when I have made recommendations, he has taken them.

He’s never countered or overridden me. The idea of just pitting one against the other is just not helpful,” Fauci said.

Larry Kudlow, Trump’s top economic adviser, told reporters Tuesday that “public health includes economic health.” “That’s the key point. And it’s not either-or. It’s not either-or, and that’s why we’re taking a fresh look at it,” he said.

During a private conference call

with roughly 30 conservative leaders on Tuesday, Pence reinforced Trump’s eagerness to lift coronavirus-related work and travel restrictions “in a matter of weeks, not months.”

Pence said there would be no formal decisions made until the current 15-day period of social distancing was complete when pressed on a specific timeline for lifting restrictions, according to a conference call participant who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share details of the private discussion.

Pence told the group that accommodations would need to be made for the highest-risk populations if and when restrictions begin to be lifted.

In North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order extending the closure of the state’s public schools through at least May 15. In addition, Cooper’s executive order will close all hair salons and barber shops, gyms, movie theaters and similar businesses by 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Restaurants and bars can be open only for take-out or delivery.

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Amy Vidoli looks at produce at a makeshift farm stand in the parking lot of a closed supermarket in Wake Forest, on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

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More counties sign on to state’s School Justice Partnership

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A vacant classroom is pictured through a window in this March 6, 2020, file photo.

NC education officials approve waiver nixing end of year testing New executive orders to keep schools closed through May 15

By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — Members of the State Board of Education unanimously approved submitting a federal waiver to cancel required end-of-school testing and accountability measures. Hours later, Gov. Roy Cooper announced a new executive order which will keep North Carolina K-12 schools closed through May 15.

On March 20, the U.S. Dept. of Education announced that states could apply for the waiver.

“Since student performance, as measured by assessments, is required to be used in statewide accountability systems, any state that receives a one-year waiver may also receive a waiver from the requirement that this testing data be used in the statewide accountability system due to the national emergency,” the U.S. Department of Education announcement reads.

The North Carolina tests being waived include end-of-grade tests in reading and math for grade levels 3 through 8, science tests in grades 5 and 8 and end-of-course tests in Math 1 and 3, biology and English 2.

The state’s A-F school performance grades as well as a number of elements included in the state’s School Report Cards are also included in the waiver.

During the emergency session call, State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis said that the board is continuing to work with state agencies “to take the necessary steps to maximize access to quality instruction and experiences for our students through the remainder of this year.”

Davis said they are working to make sure all school employees can continue to work safely with pay throughout this crisis.

“While closing schools for instruction was a difficult decision that has disrupted the lives of our students, teachers and families, it was the correct decision,” Davis said.

Davis also said that meal deliveries for students had gone from 200,000 to over 571,000 per day and that more than 1.6 million meals had been delivered since the governor gave the order to close schools.

“Efforts to raise student connectivity continue to increase, driven by the ingenuity and persistence of education leaders, the private sector and the generosity of many donors,” Davis said, adding that DPI has launched a website to deliver “timely relevant guidance, resources and information” to districts and schools.

“This time, while difficult, must be used to shift our current vision of education,” said Davis.

The call was turned over to J.B. Buxton, chair of the student and learning committee, who called on Dr. Tammy Howard to talk about the details of the waiver. Howard is the director of accountability for the state Department of Public Instruction.

Howard described the expedited one-year waiver and how it addresses assessments and accountability with regards to requirements in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Howard noted that the waiver was being requested because “These closures are in response to extraordinary circumstances for which a national emergency has been duly declared by the president of the United States under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. And this action will protect the health and safety of students, staff, and our communities.”

“All assessments must be administered under conditions that ensure the data is valid and reliable, and we cannot do that at this time. And, likewise, there wouldn’t be any data available for the accountability measures for the 2019-20 school year,” Howard said.

Additionally, the waiver says that all local education agencies in the state will be given notice of this waiver and given the opportunity to comment on this request.

In response to a question from board member Olivia Oxendine about accountability require-

State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis. ments set by the General Assembly, Buxton said conversations with legislators have already started. He also indicated that staff from DPI are creating a list of what legislators need to approve.

“Chairman Davis has already opened up some of those discussions with members of the legislature and let them know that in the wake of this submission, we’ll be coming to them with a full listing of state accountability requirements, ties to bonuses etc., that we would request waivers from them consistent with this [federal waiver],” Buxton said.

In press release on March 20, House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain) said that lawmakers had been apprised of the state testing requirements and would waive them for all North Carolina students, both public and private.

“We are communicating closely with the federal government and understand that as their testing is compromised, North Carolina should follow their lead in reducing these end-of-year requirements to assist school districts,” Moore said in the release.

Moore also prioritized ensuring child nutrition needs would continue to be met by repurposing roles of non-certified personnel. The House Speaker said that the General Assembly will have to look at calendar flexibility for schools and adjust the state mandated number of school days.

RALEIGH — During the second week of March, local court, school, law enforcement, juvenile justice and county officials from Cherokee, Clay, Haywood and Graham counties met for ceremonial signings of the School Justice Partnership Memorandums of Understanding.

The School-Justice Partnership is a program whose goal is to reduce the number of juvenile referrals to the court system through collaboration by school resource officers, school officials and representatives of the courts.

“We are very pleased here in North Carolina that we raised the age at which young people can be charged in criminal court as an adult,” said Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Cheri Beasley in a statement.

“We know that we can further increase the likelihood of success for these young people by reducing the number of referrals into our criminal justice system and are excited about empowering local leaders working together collaboratively and giving our young people improved opportunities for success,” Beasley said.

School-based referrals currently make up about 40% of the referrals to the juvenile justice system in North Carolina. Most referrals are for minor, nonviolent incidents.

District Court Judges Tessa Sellers and Kristina L. Earwood oversaw the signing ceremony held on March 12 in Haywood County.

“I cannot tell you how impressed and in awe I am of all our community members who have worked so diligently over the last year and a half,” said Earwood.

Community leaders who spoke at the signing ceremony included Earwood, Haywood County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Nolte, and Haywood County Sheriff Greg Christopher.

“As a lifelong western North Carolinian, I was so proud that our local schools and leaders took on this challenge and rose to the occasion,” said Sellers.

SJP is being spearheaded and managed by the North Carolina Judicial Branch’s Administrative Office of the Courts, which rolled out a “toolkit” last August for local officials to use to join the program.

The 96-page toolkit offers a 10-step guide to implementing the program in a school, county or district. The toolkit also offers guidance on which offenses may qualify for minor punishments such as suspensions or remediation through “restorative justice circles” and an example of a Memorandum of Understanding that can be used as a template by county officials.

Suspension and expulsion can increase the risk that a student will drop out of school or will have to repeat a grade. It can also increase the risk a student will engage in similar disruptive conduct in the future.

According to information from SJP, a single suspension triples the likelihood that a child will enter the juvenile justice system. Confinement in a juvenile facility then increases the risk that a youth will be rearrested as an adult and can lead to a permanent criminal record, creating barriers to employment, access to housing and military eligibility.

With the addition of Cherokee, Clay, Haywood and Graham counties, one-third of the state’s counties are now part of SJP.

“We know that we can further increase the likelihood of success for these young people by reducing the number of referrals into our criminal justice system and are excited about empowering local leaders working together collaboratively and giving our young people improved opportunities for success.”

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The drive-in theater, long a dwindling nostalgia act in a multiplex world, could experience a momentary return to prominence.

There are just over 300 drive-ins left in the country. They constitute a small, oft-forgotten flicker in today’s movie ecosystem that hardly competes with the megawatt glare of the megaplex and the nation’s 5,500 indoor theaters. But through decades of disruption and change in American life, they have managed to survive. They’ve clung to life as relics of Americana, delivering Shelby family-friendly entertainment as you drive through the gate, tune the radio to the right station and walk to the concession stand.

Shelby County Some have thrived even during the shift to indoor movie theaters, like the Eden Drive-In, which has had digital projectors for over five years. Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson claims the title of the oldest operating drive-in in the state.

As a seasonal business, warm weather is their time to shine. In our current era of social distancing, it’s a business that could thrive this spring and summer.

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RALEIGH — The North Carolina House has set up a bipartisan committee to deal with the issues arising from the COVID-19 crisis.

House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain) will chair the House Select Committee on COVID-19, which consists of 72 other members of the House from both parties. Information for the newly formed committee can be found on the legislative website.

“I have encouraged Gov. Cooper to take any lawful administrative action that he has available to support the economy at this time like delaying sales and unemployment tax remittance deadlines for businesses, extending state and local government permit expirations, and facilitating occupational licensure flexibility for working people in North Carolina dealing with this crisis,” Moore said in a statement.

The committee will examine and address “documented and anticipated economic impacts associated with the spread of COVID-19 virus on North Carolina’s economy, including workforce dislocation, health system resource management, declined consumer

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Local schools helping distribute food Haywood County Schools in Haywood county are distributing food and supplies to parents of children in the district. Drive through distribution centers have been set up in the parking lots of seven elementary schools, as well as Waynesville Middle School. Distributions take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. each weekday, and parents can pick up lunch for the students, breakfast food for the following morning as well as instructional materials.

Henderson County The drive-through testing site located at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock has closed temporarily after it ran out of COVID-19 tests. Before closing on Thursday, workers at the site had administered 280 tests since it opened on Monday. When it was open, the center ran from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and patients needed to be approved on a phone screen before showing up for testing.

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Man awarded largest malpractice verdict in county history 200 boxes of food given out at community market Avery County Several agencies and volunteer organizations came together to distribute boxes of food at a community market in Newland. Each family got a box filled with produce, beverages, baking goods and snacks. The food was given to anyone who requested it. The Avery County Sheriff’s Office said that if residents don’t feel comfortable leaving the house, deputies will pick up food for them.

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Ashe County Lanny Ballou, 67, was awarded nearly $817,000 in damages in the largest malpractice verdict in Ashe County history. Ballou suffered painful complications from 2014 spinal surgery at Ashe County Memorial Hospital. Ballou charged that surgeons were slow to respond to his complaints of post-surgery pain, causing permanent damage. He was awarded $816,988 total — with $416,988 in economic damages and a further $400,000 in non-economic damages.

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Deputies pull over stolen trailer full of toilet paper

College investigates use of force by officers Guilford County Two police officers at N.C. A&T were placed on administrative leave after video emerged of them grabbing a student’s neck, forcing him to the ground and threatening to spray him with mace during an arrest inside a university dorm. Students gathered in front of the university police building Wednesday to protest what they said was an example of campus authorities using excessive force on students. In September, a university security guard was captured on video hitting a student inside a campus building.

Guilford County With toilet paper flying off the shelves, a truck driver was pulled over hauling 18,000 pounds of bathroom products in a stolen trailer. Guilford County Sheriff’s deputies spotted the 18-wheeler and determined the trailer was stolen. They followed him to a warehouse and discovered that the driver was hauling 18,000 pounds of a mixture of paper towels, toilet paper and other products. The cargo was part of a lawful shipment — only the trailer was stolen.

Deputies helped deliver it. No arrests have been made, but the driver is a suspect in the theft of the trailer.

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Fort Bragg investigates death of soldier in barracks

‘Sea calf’ born to cow that swam to shore after hurricane Carteret County A pregnant cow who swam 4 miles to shore after being swept away by Hurricane Dorian in September has given birth to a “miracle” calf. A photo of the “sea calf” was posted Monday on Facebook by Ranch Solutions, a group hired to return the pregnant cow back home to Cedar Island. The cow, Dori, was one of three swept away by Dorian that were found in the state’s Outer Banks.

When Hurricane Dorian generated an 8-foot “mini tsunami,” it washed the calf’s mother and dozens of other animals away.

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Cumberland County Authorities are investigating the death of Pvt. Jamie Wyatt Boger, of Ohio, found unresponsive in his barracks at Fort Bragg last week. The Fort Bragg Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the cause. Boger enlisted in the Army in March 2019 and was a student at the Special Warfare Center. He was assigned to the Medical Group in October for rehabilitation of a training injury. Gov. Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff this week in honor of Boger and three other Fort Bragg soldiers who have died since January.

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Local woman under lockdown in Italy Lincoln County Rebecca Ross is a Lincoln County resident and graduate of Western Carolina University. She’s currently living in Milan, Italy, where she is a graduate student at the Milano Fashion Institute. She’s now in lockdown due to the country’s outbreak of COVID-19. She says she’s healthy and spending her time doing online coursework and watching Netflix. She said she hasn’t had an inperson conversation in weeks due to the virus and the language barrier.

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Alamance County A man was jailed on child abuse, hit-andrun and burglary charges while crashing two vehicles, one of which smashed into a church building. Yavier Luisan Jesurum, 30, reportedly crashed his Acura into the woods Friday night. He left his 5-yearold son behind and walked away. Jesurum then threatened to shoot someone at a McDonald’s before stealing that person’s Toyota SUV. That vehicle crashed into Trinity Worship Center, causing about $125,000 in damage. He later tried to enter a house but was confronted by the owner before police took him into custody. The 5-year-old boy was returned to his mother.

Columbus County A 20-year-old man was charged with desecrating a gravesite this week after witnesses reported he drove in circles through a Chadbourn cemetery and damaged headstones and floral arrangements. Deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a graveyard in Chadbourn Tuesday night on calls someone was “doing donuts” in a vehicle through the area, the office said in a statement. The investigation led deputies to Christian Quinn Walters, the statement said. He was charged Wednesday with desecration of a gravesite in excess of $1,000 and jailed on a $50,000 bond.

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Bust of Orville Wright back in place at N. Carolina memorial Dare County The recovered bust of aviation pioneer Orville Wright is back on a pedestal next to the memorial honoring his and his brother’s achievements on the Outer Banks. The National Park Service said the bust and the granite base damaged during the theft in October have been repaired. The bust was placed back atop the base at the foot of Wright Brothers National Memorial Park. The park service said last fall that the granite base on which the Orville Wright bust was mounted had been toppled and damaged. The bust was located a few days later in some sand dunes.

activity, and temporary industry contraction.”

“The General Assembly has prepared for times of crisis with smart savings and disaster readiness policy that enable the administration to respond effectively,” said Moore. “But for actions the administration cannot take on its own, the House Select Committee on COVID-19 and its crisis policy working groups will identify immediate and longterm reforms to assist North Carolinians through this emergency.”

Moore said that the state is in a strong fiscal position to handle the crisis, citing a $3.9 billion unemployment trust fund balance, $1.1 billion in savings, a $74 million disaster relief fund, $184 million in Medicaid contingency reserves, and a $2.2 billion balance of unappropriated cash-on-hand.

The members of the committee have been assigned smaller working groups covering the topics of healthcare, economic support and education.

A working group has also been established to cover the continuity of state operations which will cover topics such as emergency services, elections and public safety. The committee will hold meetings by telephone and remote participation.

North Carolina Dept. of Justice warns public about COVID-19 scams

By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — Last week, N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein held a virtual town hall aimed at warning the public of scams associated with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

“At a time when we should be focusing on taking necessary health precautions and staying safe, some bad actors are focusing on taking people’s hard-earned money,” Stein said in a press release.

North Carolina’s price gouging law is in effect, which makes it illegal to charge too much during a crisis. Reports of potential price gouging can be made at ncdoj.gov/gouging or 1-877-5-NOSCAM. Stein also released a one-page guide to help consumers better understand these scams. The public should beware of phishing attempts by using trusted resources for updates, including the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S.

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The guide also warns citizens to avoid charity scams and be on the lookout for coronavirus-related scam calls.

Stein suggested that people should check in on their elderly family members more often for health reasons and to make sure no one is taking advantage of them. He stressed that once robocallers “get their hooks into somebody” they will “bleed them dry.”

“This office can only process violations against bad actors when the people of North Carolina let us know,” said Stein, later adding that people should be skeptical of calls and solicitations and that “if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.”

On questions arising from venues or events with cancelations, Stein said that people should contact the organizer or venue for refunds. If the event coordinators or venues are not providing refunds, Stein said to contact his office so the situation can be reviewed.

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EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL

The perspective of history

Either the World Health Organization has been completed bamboozled

by Chinese officials or CDC computer models have vastly overestimated possible deaths in the US from COVID-19.

WHEN HITLER and his Nazis invaded France in May 1940, the Dow Jones Average fell 23% over eight days. After the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, the Dow fell 3% on Monday and another 3% on Tuesday.

During World War I, the stock market fell over 33% from July to December 1917. However, it started to recover even in the face of the deadly Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918 that claimed up to 50 million lives worldwide. The stock market almost doubled from its low in 1917 to the end of 1918.

The US stock market has fallen over 34% in response to the coronavirus outbreak of 2020 so far.

In all cases during the outbreak of war and contagion, investors panic and unload stocks at any price. The stock market often serves as a thermometer for our national mood and the barometer of collective fear or hope.

These dramatic drops in stock prices usually mean one thing: smart investors are going to snap up stocks at bargain basement prices and make a fortune when the contagion passes.

During World War II, the Dow plummeted as people reacted with fear and panic that their investments were going to be wiped out entirely. People who were close to retirement had good reason to panic.

They had no idea if A) World War II would end in victory or defeat for the Allies over the Axis Countries or B) the War would end in one year, five years, 10 years or ever.

When humans are confronted with the unknown, especially during war or surprise outbreaks of contagion, their “flee or fight” mechanism gets triggered to the highest order. Most flee, especially when it comes to their money. Take what you can and leave the rest is the motto in times of panic.

An ancient Persian story tells of a king who wanted something to inscribe in his ring that would make him happy whenever confronted with sadness. The inscription read “This too shall pass.”

The Peloponnesian War passed. World War I and the ensuing Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 passed. The Great Depression and World War II passed. Two atomic bombs were dropped and that passed.

Brutal murderous dictators such as Hitler, Stalin and Mao, who

collectively were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of millions of people during World War II and in post-war purges, eventually and thankfully passed from this temporal world as well.

Somehow, our ancestors made it through them all. All of the previously-mentioned natural and man-made catastrophes dwarf anything we have seen or will see in our lifetime. Hopefully.

The greatest fear we have today is the fear of the unknown. Once the incidence of new cases starts to flatten out, or stop — as they say has happened in China — or a vaccine is developed, the current panic should subside as it has in past financial, public policy and personal panics.

Sadly, the most troubling aspect of the coronavirus outbreak is the unknown veracity of reporting agencies. Either the World Health Organization has been completed bamboozled by Chinese officials or CDC computer models have vastly over-estimated possible deaths in the US from COVID-19.

China has “officially” reported 3,274 deaths out of more than 82,000 reported cases. 73,000 have recovered with 5,120 active cases still under treatment. Even if all of those 5,120 active cases end in death, China would report less than 10,000 deaths due to the “most deadly virus since the Spanish flu,” that claimed 50 million lives a century ago.

Social media and cable news have distributed CDC-generated estimates that 1 million Americans will die because of COVID-19. Some claim 156,000 North Carolinians alone will succumb to coronavirus.

Zero deaths have been attributed to the virus in North Carolina to date.

We are about to embark into unprecedented territory in terms of sweeping public policy to address the COVID-19 crisis. Policy-makers should consider every possible angle before committing to solutions that may be irreversible for years to come.

EDITORIAL | STACEY MATTHEWS

A day in the life under the new social distancing normal

I don’t remember the last time we hugged, although I know it wasn’t that long ago.

I GOT UP EARLY Saturday to make it to the grocery store before it opened at 7.

I figured if I got there early enough, I’d be able to get some essential paper products.

There were about five or six people ahead of me waiting to get in.

Almost everyone stood 6 feet apart from each other in a practice we’ve come to know as “social distancing.”

It was drizzling, so I put a bag over my head to keep from getting wet.

“Come stand over here,” gestured one nice lady who was shielded by the overhang. She coughed and sniffled.

“No, thanks,” I told her. “I’m practicing social distancing.” I moved a few inches back to create even more distance between me and the coughing lady.

I didn’t get my paper products that day, but I did get a few other things I needed. The cashier wasn’t practicing social distancing that morning, which made me uncomfortable.

I was also shopping for my parents. They’re senior citizens, and one of them has underlying conditions that make the coronavirus especially dangerous.

My sisters and I have stressed to them the importance of staying inside as much as possible. So they are not to go grocery shopping or anywhere else outside of the drive-thru, for prescriptions or food; and the dialysis center, where my dad goes three times a week for treatment.

After going to another few stores Saturday and Sunday to cobble together some essentials, I trekked over to mom and dad’s house. Water, milk and paper towels were dropped off by the front door. Mom has a glass door, so she was able to see me as I put them on the porch. She didn’t open it until I went back to the car for a few more things.

I waited until she had gotten everything in the house and shut the glass door before I walked back up to where she was, the door separating us. We blew each other kisses. I could tell mom was crying. I was, too, but I tried not to show it.

It was agonizing not to be able to physically reach out to provide — and receive — comfort. We’re huggers. I don’t remember the last time we hugged, although I know it wasn’t that long ago.

But as long as it keeps them safe, this is the new normal.

At home, I’ve noticed the internet is slower, presumably because more people are home during the day since so many places have either limited hours or have been closed for the time being. This is something you notice when you work from home and are on the computer for a living.

You also notice all the cars in driveways or neighborhood parking lots that didn’t used to be there during the week. Parents are outside with their kids more so than normal, trying to keep them entertained.

Fortunately, we had several days of pretty weather last week.

After the first week of worrying about paper products, there were cries of joy on the Nextdoor app as people announced Sunday the stores that have stocked back up on toilet paper. “Get there early!” was the standard advice. “What about Lysol? Do they have it?” others inquired.

There are also the jokes about toilet paper. My sister and I joked Sunday about what the “back up plan” would be in the event we couldn’t find it next time we needed it. These are the types of things that help ease the tension so many feel right now.

This is all more than a little surreal, especially for those of us in the south who like to hug, and pat people on the shoulder, and socialize at close range over lunch. But we do it.

Because it could literally save someone’s life.

Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah and is a regular contributor to RedState and Legal Insurrection

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GUEST OPINION | JENNA ROBINSON

UNC shouldn’t lower admissions standards

Almost half (47%) of high school seniors in 2016 had an A average, a percentage that had risen from 38.9% in 1998.

AT ITS APRIL MEETING, the UNC Board of Governors will consider a policy to change admissions standards at the 16 universities in the UNC System.

Governors should weigh the evidence carefully before making a decision.

Right now, in order to be eligible for admission at a UNC institution, students must score at least 880 on the SAT or 17 on the ACT as well as graduating with a GPA of 2.5. The proposed new policy would be either/ or approach for admissions. The new policy would require a minimum GPA of 2.5 or an SAT score of 1010 (or ACT score of 19).

The policy is a de facto reduction in standards. Very few students with a GPA lower than 2.5 manage to score at least 1010 on the SAT. This means that for a very large majority of students, GPA becomes the only relevant measure for admission.

Unfortunately, a GPA of 2.5 is already a very low bar. A recent study by the Fordham Institute, based on North Carolina public school students, revealed the failure of high school grades to accurately measure learning. It showed that just 29% of C students in Algebra I reached “proficiency” on the end-of-course test. Relying only on a GPA of 2.5 (the equivalent of a C+) is not sufficient to ensure that students are collegeready.

Moving to an either/or policy for admissions will mean that more students enter UNC System institutions unprepared for college-level work. The new pool students who would be eligible for admission to UNC schools under an either/or policy are those who cannot score at least an 880 on the SAT or a 17 on the ACT. Those scores are already the bare minimum for student success. The organization that administers the ACT considers 21 the minimum score for “collegereadiness.”

For many reasons, continuing to use both standardized testing and GPA will yield the best student body for UNC schools.

Firstly, high school grade inflation is pervasive.

According to a study conducted by Michael Hurwitz and Jason Lee in 2017, almost half (47%) of high school seniors in 2016 had an A average, a percentage that had risen from 38.9% in 1998. High school grades are continually increasing.

Despite the continued allegations that standardized testing is racist, going test-optional would actually hurt low-income and minority students. According to a recent report by the University of California System, grade inflation is especially rampant at schools with mostly high-income students.

Most importantly, though, is that two measures are better than one. Multiple studies show that using GPA and SAT (or ACT) scores is more predictive of student success than GPA alone. Nathan Kuncel and Paul Sackett, who are professors of industrialorganizational psychology at the University of Minnesota, explained in the Wall Street Journal in March of 2018: High-school and college grades are excellent measures… But we all know that a grade-point average of 3.5 doesn’t mean the same thing across schools or even for two students within a school. As high-school GPAs continue to go up because of grade inflation, having the common measure provided by admissions test scores is useful.

In the same article, Kuncel and Sacket debunk many of the criticisms leveled at standardized tests.

They note that standardized tests have proven to be good predictors of student grades all the way through college “as well as the level of courses students are likely to take.” They also predict outcomes after college and success in the real world.

Beginning in 2011, the UNC system slowly increased minimum admissions requirements.

Those requirements helped to ensure that students were ready for college-level work. It was successful in practice. Graduation rates and retention rates increased across the state. UNC should continue in this direction. Keep admissions standards high.

COLUMN | DENNIS PRAGER

Suggestions for this difficult time

Decide to be happy. As Lincoln said, “We are as happy as we decide to be.”

SINCE WE ARE ALL STUCK at home for weeks, here are some suggestions to help you and help America.

Watch less news. Interview and opinion shows on TV and talk radio shows that add to one’s understanding of the situation can be valuable. But watching depressing, panic-inducing news about COVID-19 24/7 will only make you jittery, anxious and depressed. It’s good for the news networks’ ratings, but it’s bad for your mental health.

Instead, you can read, talk to friends, watch movies, learn a language, listen to music, start a journal, walk outside, garden or engage in hobbies. Do that project you’ve never had time to get to. In short, don’t preoccupy yourself with the virus. My wife and I watched a James Bond movie a few nights ago, and I loved the total escape it provided. And I’m getting more work done on the third volume of my Torah commentary (“The Rational Bible”) than I could have under normal circumstances.

Make sure to stay in touch via phone or video with anyone you know to be alone. For such people, social isolation is close to being in solitary confinement.

After two weeks of you and them remaining asymptomatic, I would also suggest visiting such people or having them visit you. Being alone for weeks is likely to be much more hazardous to a person’s health than the relatively small possibility of contracting, let alone dying from, the new coronavirus.

Decide to be happy. As Lincoln said, “We are as happy as we decide to be.” You owe it to those living under house arrest with you — in fact, you are morally obligated — to be as easy to live with as possible during this miserable time. Calibrating your mood now, when it’s tough, will set a great example for your family that could pay big dividends in the future.

If you have kids at home — from as early as fifth grade through graduate school — watch PragerU videos with them. They are all just five minutes long, highly educational and very entertaining. Professors

from major universities of the Western world, four Pulitzer Prize winners, three former prime ministers and some of the finest minds in the world offer these courses. There are 400 such videos. They will engender spirited discussion and take your mind off the virus and quarantine. They are all free, so I have no hesitation recommending something I am affiliated with.

Order as many meals as possible from local restaurants. Most Americans will get their food from supermarkets. If you can afford it — and I suspect most readers of this column can — try to get most of your meals from a local restaurant through takeout orders. We need to do everything possible to keep local restaurants in business.

Order online items. During this quarantine, Americans are purchasing more and more items through the internet. Try to order from vendors other than Amazon as much as possible. The purpose is not to hurt Amazon; Amazon is a remarkable company.

The purpose is to keep as many internet vendors in business as possible. It takes only an additional minute or two to order from another site.

Don’t look to food for too much comfort. As it is, most people will be moving around far less than normally. When that is added to a lot of junk food, the results will not be pretty. It’s been reported that sales of cookies and chips have gone up significantly in the last few weeks. The last thing you want to do now is weaken your immune system. Eat as healthy as you can. Getting some exercise is also important. Going for a walk every day is a good place to start.

Keep in mind that this awful period will pass. The human psyche is programmed to think that whatever is happening now — happy or sad — will go on indefinitely.

Nothing does.

Dennis Prager is a nationally syndicated radio talkshow host and columnist.

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Progressive cities and black education A RECENT REPORT by Chris Stewart has shed new light on some of the educational problems faced by black youth. The report is titled, “The Secret Shame: How America’s Most Progressive Cities Betray Their Commitment to Educational Opportunity for All.” Stewart is a self-described liberal and CEO of Brightbeam, a nonprofit network of education activists who want to hold progressive political leaders accountable.

The report asks, “So how do we explain outstandingly poor educational results for minority children in San Francisco — which also happens to be one of the wealthiest cities in the country?”

“The Secret Shame” reports that progressive cities, on average, have black/white achievement gaps in math and reading that are 15 and 13 percentage points higher than in conservative cities. For example, in San Francisco, 70% of white students are proficient in math; for black students it’s 12% — a 58-point gap. In Washington, D.C., 83% of white students scored proficient in reading compared to 23% of black students — a 60-point gap.

Yet, three of the 12 conservative cities researchers looked at — Virginia Beach, Anaheim and Fort Worth — have effectively closed or even erased the gap in at least one of the academic categories studied, achieving a gap of zero or one.

“The politically conservative Oklahoma City has even turned the tables on our typical thinking about race-based gaps,” says Stewart. Black students in Oklahoma City even have higher high school graduation rates than white students.

Had the “Secret Shame” study analyzed other cities, it would have found that educational outcomes for most black youngsters is a national disgrace. As of 2016, in Philadelphia, only 19% of eighth-graders scored proficient in math, and 16% were proficient in reading. In Detroit, only 4% of its eighth-graders scored proficient in math, and 7% were proficient in reading. In 2016, in 13 of Baltimore’s 39 high schools, not a single student scored proficient on the state’s math exam. In six other high schools, only 1% tested proficient in math. Only 15% of Baltimore students passed the state’s English test.

National Assessment of Education Progress tests (also called the Nation’s Report Card) give further testament to the tragedy. In Philadelphia, 47% of its students scored below basic in math and 42% scored below basic in reading.

In Baltimore, it was, respectively, 59% and 49%. In Detroit, 73% scored below basic in math and 56% in reading. Below basic means that a student is unable to demonstrate even partial mastery of knowledge and skills fundamental for proficient work at his or her grade level.

Then there’s gross fraud practiced by the education establishment. High school graduation rates for black students range from a high of 84% in Texas to a low of 57% in Nevada and Oregon. However, according to ACT data, the percentage of black students judged to be college-ready in English, math, reading and science ranges from 17% in Massachusetts to only 3% in Mississippi. One concrete example of this fraud is the fact that Baltimore’s Frederick Douglass High School has a graduation rate of 70% while not a single student tested proficient in mathematics and only 3% did so in reading.

“The Secret Shame” report didn’t say why the black/white achievement gap was smaller in conservative cities compared to their progressive counterparts. But permit me to make a suggestion. An Education Week article reported that in the 2015-16 school year, “5.8% of the nation’s 3.8 million teachers were physically attacked by a student.” The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics show that in the 2011-12 academic year, there were a record 209,800 primaryand secondary-school teachers who reported being physically attacked by a student. A National Center for Education Statistics study found that 18% of the nation’s schools accounted for 75% of the reported incidents of violence, and 6.6% accounted for half of all reported incidents. These are schools with predominantly black student populations. My guess is that part of the reasons black academic achievement is greater in conservative cities is that schools are less tolerant of crime whereas schools in progressive cities make excuses.

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

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NATION & WORLD Getting coronavirus updates in Spanish is a mixed bag in US

By Astrid Galvan The Associated Press PHOENIX — Osvaldo Salas speaks a little English, but not proficiently. The suburban Phoenix man relies on Spanish-language TV and friends and family for information on coronavirus because state and local officials haven’t posted any updates online in Spanish even as the global pandemic widens.

As government officials across the country warn about the dangers of the coronavirus, they’re doing so predominantly in English.

They’re potentially not reaching the millions of Spanish speakers in the U.S. who aren’t proficient in English to make sure they know how to stay healthy.

Advocacy groups and Spanish-language media have stepped up to fill in the gaps as cities and states say they’re working to translate guidance about hand washing and the effects of closing schools and businesses into the second-most spoken language in the U.S. Univision was also dedicating more airtime to the coronavirus.

In Arizona, where 30% of residents are Hispanic, the Department of Health Services has a webpage with coronavirus updates — but none of the information is in Spanish. The health department was still translating coronavirus updates, director Cara Christ said Monday. No media briefings

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Staff member Irene Lucio smiles as she greets patrons in English and Spanish, as people enter the Valleywise Health Medical Center. have been broadcast in Spanish, although health officials have done Spanish-language interviews with Hispanic media.

“This has been a rapidly evolving situation and so things update almost daily,” Christ said. “We are working on getting a lot of our hard materials translated into Spanish and working on getting Spanish in our social media.”

Salas, who’s his family’s primary breadwinner, said he’s worried about feeding his wife and four children, one of whom has a rare genetic disorder that requires fulltime care. He says his restaurant is closing and he’s heard on the news that some shuttered school districts are still handing out free

meals, but he has no idea if theirs is one of them because there’s been no outreach.

The National Day Laborer Organizing Network streamed a radio show on social media, addressing hygiene strategies, how to talk with children about the virus and the drastic drop in hirings the center has seen.

“I prefer the information in Spanish because it is our language,” said Carlos, a day laborer who was getting information at the center and didn’t want to share his last name. “They are advising us on how to act, and how to get ready to face this, especially those of us who have children, so that we don’t take this home because the

children are out of school.”

Spanish-language media outlet Noticias Telemundo says it’s adding a national weekday newscast focused on the coronavirus. It’s also expanding its morning show and midday newscast to include segments on the virus.

The CDC has coronavirus information available in Spanish on its website, although it is hard to find. Critics say it’s taken too long to post updates in Spanish. In Hispanic-heavy states like Florida, many news conferences held by state officials have been bilingual, and the Florida health department has Spanish-speaking agents available round the clock at its coronavirus call center, spokesman Alberto Moscoso said.

In New Mexico, a day after The Associated Press asked the governor’s office about a lack of Spanish on the health department website, it’s Spanish-language site went live — though it’s difficult to find — and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham tweeted about it in Spanish. A purple-highlighted banner atop the main page has, in small letters, a link to Spanish updates. The nation’s most Hispanic state also has had a Spanish educator and health official at every news conference to do interviews with Spanish-language media.

Washington state, which has had the most deaths in the U.S., has information and news releases posted in both English and Span-

ish on its health department website. Health officials are working with a translation firm and with independent translators to get the word out in over 40 languages, spokeswoman Kathleen Meehan said.

Meehan added that it’s the first time the state health department created a community engagement task force to address things like language barriers. And while government officials have had to communicate in other languages before, such as during wildfires, the virus outbreak is unprecedented, she said.

“Our messaging isn’t effective if people can’t understand it,” Meehan said.

In the California wine region of Sonoma County, officials are giving news updates in both languages, broadcasting them on Facebook Live.

And in El Paso, Texas, where roughly 80% of residents are Hispanic, authorities have conducted news conferences in both languages. Mayor Dee Margo posts updates in Spanish and English to his official Facebook page.

Raquel Terán, an Arizona lawmaker and longtime community activist, said she asked state officials two weeks ago whether information would be delivered in Spanish. Now, as the warnings ramp up — state officials have closed all schools and continue to urge people to stay home — messaging in more than just English is essential, Terán said.

She said the state should hire Spanish translators, noting that although not all Hispanics speak Spanish, many do.

The community wants “to hear a trusted voice,” Terán said. “They want the trusted messenger in Spanish. That’s the reality.”

War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case

By Albert Aji The Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrians rushed to stock up on food and fuel amid fears that authorities would resort to even stricter measures after reporting the first coronavirus infection in the country, where the health care system has been decimated by nearly a decade of civil war.

The arrival of the global pandemic in Syria as well as the Gaza Strip has raised concerns it could run rampant in some of the most vulnerable areas in the Middle East. War-torn Libya and Yemen, which have yet to report any cases, are also a source of concern.

The worst outbreak in the Middle East is unfolding in Iran, where authorities reported another 127 deaths on Monday, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,812 amid more than 23,000 confirmed cases. Iran has faced widespread criticism for not imposing stricter quarantine measures early on.

Lines formed outside grocery stores, banks and gas stations across the Syrian capital, Damascus, as people braced for wider closures. The government has already closed restaurants, cafes and other businesses, and has halted public transportation.

The city’s Hamidiyeh souk, a network of covered markets running through the Old City, was deserted after the government ordered all shops closed on Sunday.

Authorities closed border crossings with Lebanon and Jordan, and Damascus International Airport was closed to commercial traffic after a final flight arrived from Moscow. State-run newspapers issued their last print edition and will only be available online.

Countries across the Middle East have already ramped up restrictions on daily life in an effort to contain the global pandemic. Many have sealed their borders and canceled flights.

The United Arab Emirates, home to the world’s busiest international airport, said it was suspending all passenger and transit flights for two weeks. Dubai’s airport is a vital hub connecting Western nations with Asian countries and Australia.

Syria has close ties to Iran, which is a key ally of the government in the civil war, and Shiite pilgrims frequently travel between the two countries. Syria’s Health Ministry said a 20-yearold woman tested positive after arriving from another country, with-

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People pray in front of the shuttered gates to al-Aqsa mosque compound as all prayers are suspended to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Jerusalem, Monday, March 23, 2020. out elaborating.

Syria’s health care system has been ravaged by nearly a decade of war that has displaced millions of people and created rampant poverty. Hospitals and clinics across the country have been destroyed or damaged. The government is also under heavy international sanctions linked to its conduct during the war.

The pro-government newspaper quoted China’s ambassador as saying that Beijing has given Syria equipment to test 2,000 people for coronavirus.

Gaza, where two people tested positive after returning from Pakistan, has been under an Israeli and Egyptian blockade since 2007, when the Islamic militant group Hamas seized power from rival Palestinian forces.

The coastal territory is home to more than 2 million people but it only has around 60 ventilators. All but 15 are already in use, according to Abdelnasser Soboh, director of the World Health Organization’s

Gaza office.

Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has been leading a war against Iranbacked Houthi rebels since 2015, is already home to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Millions depend on food aid, and the country has suffered a series of cholera outbreaks in recent years.

Altaf Musani, the WHO representative in Yemen, said the entire health care system in the nation of 29 million people is operating at less than half its capacity. Officials are “deeply alarmed” by the possibility of an outbreak, which would be “catastrophic” for Yemen, he said.

In eastern Libya, authorities will impose a round-the-clock curfew on Wednesday that will last one week. The government there is allied with Khalifa Hifter, a military commander whose forces control much of the country and are battling rivals in the capital, Tripoli.

The eastern administration has already imposed a nightly curfew

and closed mosques, educational facilities and shops. It has banned large gatherings and suspended public transportation.

In Iraq, authorities have begun using a loudspeaker system for the first time since the 1990 Gulf War to urge citizens to stay home and avoid large gatherings. Iraq’s Health Ministry has reported 23 fatalities among 266 confirmed cases.

Neighboring Jordan used air raid sirens on Saturday to announce the start of a curfew. The government said it would begin delivering essential goods to citizens on Tuesday, working through municipalities, water distributors and large companies. Pharmacies, bakeries and gas stations will reopen, but without direct contact with customers.

Jordan has reported 127 cases.

In Egypt, tens of thousands of people working in the major tourist destinations of Luxor, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, along with 300 families in the Nile Del-

ta, have been ordered into a 14-day quarantine.

In Cairo, workers have been disinfecting exhibits in the famed Egyptian Museum, including the gilded mask of King Tutankhamun, better known as King Tut. Authorities have temporarily closed all museums and tourist sites, including the pyramids at Giza.

State-run television, meanwhile, reported that a second senior military officer has died from the virus in as many days after taking part in disinfecting efforts around the city. Earlier this week, Parliament suspended activities for two weeks, speaker Ali Abdel-Al said. Egypt has reported around 330 cases and 16 deaths.

Sudan, which is still reeling from the revolt that toppled President Omar al-Bashir last year, announced a nightly curfew starting Tuesday. It also has a fragile health care system, and has reported two coronavirus cases, one of whom died.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020

SPORTS the Wednesday SIDELINE REPORT

Panthers’ overhaul continues in free agency Carolina has made massive changes on offense and defense

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

By Shawn Krest North State Journal

Duke’s Tre Jones declares for NBA Draft

MEET THE NEW Carolina Panthers … about as different from the old Panthers as it’s possible to be.

The offseason overhaul of the Panthers roster continued as NFL free agency opened. Here’s a roundup of which longtime Panthers are on the way out, and who will be arriving to replace them:

Durham Duke sophomore Tre Jones says he will enter the NBA Draft. The point guard was named to the third team of The Associated Press All‑America team last Friday after being named both the Atlantic Coast Conference player and defensive player of the year by the league.

Jones averaged 16.2 points and 6.4 assists for the Blue Devils, the highlight being his buzzer-beating shot off his own intentionally missed free throw to force overtime in a wild comeback win at North Carolina on Feb. 8. In a statement, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski called Jones “the heart and soul of our program” over his two seasons.

NCHSAA

NCHSAA extends suspension of prep sports through May 18 Chapel Hill The North Carolina High School Athletic Association says all athletics events will remain suspended through at least May 18 amid concerns about the new coronavirus pandemic. The announcement Monday came after Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order closing statewide public schools through May 15.

Previously the NCHSAA had suspended all athletics events run through April 6. In a statement, commissioner Que Tucker says officials will use the coming weeks to make decisions about future steps.

The questions ahead include whether to eventually resume spring sports and hold state basketball championship games that were set for March 14 but are suspended indefinitely with no guarantee of being played.

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Quarterback carousel A week ago, the team told Cam Newton to negotiate a trade, effectively ending his tenure with Carolina. That’s been a tougher task than expected, however, partly because the rest of the NFL knew that the Panthers would have to release him eventually — which happened Tuesday afternoon — so there was no reason to surrender draft picks.

Carolina has signed former Vikings starter and recent Saints backup Teddy Bridgewater to replace Newton. Any question about him getting the job was removed when the Panthers traded last year’s starter, Kyle Allen, to Washington for a fifth-round pick, reuniting Allen with Ron Rivera, who was one of his biggest support-

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Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater spent the past two seasons as an NFC South foe with the New Orleans Saints, but the former Louisville quarterback will now be under center for the Panthers. ers as Panthers coach last season.

The Panthers also signed XFL star P.J. Walker to serve as Bridgewater’s backup. Walker played for new Panthers coach Matt Rhule at Temple and led the XFL in passing

yardage and touchdown passes.

Newton, the 2015 NFL MVP, has seen his landing spot options shrink as Chicago, Indianapolis and Tampa have all signed free agents. Newton’s best option is

New England, and Patriots coach Bill Belichick will have his choice of Newton or former Tampa passer Jameis Winston.

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NHL

Hurricanes’ Forslund, Brame complete self-quarantine Raleigh Carolina Hurricanes play‑by‑play announcer John Forslund completed a 10day self-quarantine Sunday night and is symptom-free after concerns he may have contracted the coronavirus, he said on Twitter. “To all that reached out, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it! My time in Qtine is over. Make sure we all do our part and beat this virus!!! #thankyou,” Forslund posted at 11:35 p.m.

Sunday. Zackary Brame, a digital content producer with the team, also completed a self-quarantine without showing symptoms, he told North State Journal. Both Forslund and Brame had stayed in the Detroit hotel rooms used three days earlier

by Utah Jazz players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, the first NBA players to test positive for COVID-19.

OLYMPICS

Tokyo 2020 officially on hold due to coronavirus Tokyo The IOC announced a first-ofits-kind postponement of the Summer Olympics on Tuesday, bowing to the realities of a coronavirus pandemic that is shutting down daily life around the globe and making planning for a massive worldwide gathering in July a virtual impossibility. The IOC said the Tokyo Games “must be rescheduled to a date beyond 2020, but not later than summer 2021.”

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The Weldon Boat Ramp, right, is a favorite fishing spot for spring shad fishing on the Roanoke River.

Social distancing with NC shad A long-planned trip turned into a great opportunity to finally get out of the house and experience one of North Carolina’s best fisheries

By Cory Lavalette North State Journal WELDON — Weldon is known as the Rockfish Capital of the World because of the fish that swim up the Roanoke River to spawn usually starting in April. But before the striped bass really hit their peak there’s another visitor from the Atlantic Ocean that comes through the tiny town in Halifax County — shad.

Shad, like striped bass and salmon, are anadromous fish that spend most of their life at sea before returning to freshwater rivers to spawn.

I grew up fishing for shad in the spring in the Westfield River, a tributary of the Connecticut, near my childhood home in the suburbs of Springfield, Massachusetts. The plan was pretty simple: head down

to the river in the morning armed with some light spinning tackle and a few shad darts and hope the American shad were swimming upstream when you were there.

American shad are usually around 18-24 inches and 3-8 pounds, and you can catch them cast after cast when they’re running. It’s hard not to have fun — shad are sometimes called the poor man’s tarpon because of the fight they put up when on the other end of the line.

American shad come up the Roanoke River through Weldon in the early spring, but they’re joined by their smaller cousin, the hickory shad. And the abundance of both is what draws dozens of people every day during the shad run to the Weldon Boat Ramp near the Halifax County and Northampton County line.

That’s what brought me and my 12-year-old son — who has taken a liking to fishing over the past year — to Weldon to try our hand at Southern shad fishing. While the trip was planned for about six weeks, we were more than ready to

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In the spring, hickory shad — and their larger cousin, American shad — are plentiful in North Carolina’s coastal rivers. get out of the house given the coronavirus concerns that had kept our family pretty much on lockdown.

But first, the preparation.

Unlike in my teenage years, I had the benefit of some easy online research to find the best places in North Carolina to try our hand at some Old North State shad. The

Weldon Boat Ramp quickly became the obvious choice in terms of proximity (about 80 minutes from Raleigh) and the ability to bank fish, since we didn’t have a boat.

I also perused and joined the See SHAD, page B4

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3.25.20

TRENDING

Sabrina Ionescu: The Oregon star guard was a unanimous choice Monday as The Associated Press women’s basketball player of the year, receiving all 30 votes from the national media panel that selects the Top 25 each week during the season. Since the award was first given in 1995, the only other player to receive all the votes is former UConn star Breanna Stewart.

Ionescu shattered the NCAA career tripledouble mark and became the first player in college history to have 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists.

Pete Cowen: The renowned golf instructor told a British newspaper he has all the symptoms of the new coronavirus and says he has told all his players to follow health and government guidelines on COVID-19.

Cowen works with Henrik Stenson, Brooks Koepka, Gary Woodland and Graeme McDowell, among many others. Cowen said he has not been tested, but believes he has COVID-19.

beyond the box score POTENT QUOTABLES

Tracks are closed, but the racing went on as Denny Hamlin beat Dale Earnhardt Jr. off the final corner Sunday at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway to win the first race in the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series. Hamlin, a longtime iRacing veteran, helped organize the event, which was broadcast on Fox Sports 1 and called live by its regular team of Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon.

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“We’re all creatures of routine, and now we’re out of that.”

UNC football coach Mack Brown during a video conference call with reporters.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

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“If I feel good, I’ll keep going.”

Philip Rivers, who signed a one-year deal with the Colts, on continuing to play at age 38.

PRIME NUMBER

Aaron Judge: The New York Yankees slugger revealed he had a collapsed lung that has healed and said his broken rib is improving. Judge had a CT scan on Friday. The Yankees announced two weeks ago that Judge had a stress fracture to his first right rib. The 27-yearold didn’t played in any spring training games because of soreness in his right pectoral muscle and shoulder.

With opening day pushed back into midMay at the earliest due to the new coronavirus, Judge has more time to recover without missing games.

NASCAR

76 Years since the Olympics have been canceled.

All three instances of the Olympics not being held were due to World Wars. The 1916 Summer Games in Berlin were canceled due to World War I, while the 1940 Summer and Winter Games (both in Japan) and 1944 Summer and Winter Games (London and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, respectively) were canceled because of World War II. The 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo are increasingly likely to be postponed until 2021.

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NC State coach Wes Moore finished fourth in voting for The Associated Press Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year, earning one vote. South Carolina’s Dawn Staley received 20 votes to win the award, followed by Northwestern’s Joe McKeown (five votes) Oregon’s Kelly Graves (four). NC State ended the season 28-4.

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North Florida and basketball coach Matthew Driscoll agreed to a threeyear extension through the 2024-25. season He has spent the 11 seasons at UNF and led the Ospreys to the NCAA Tournament in 2015. Driscoll played two years at Greensboro College and had several stops as an assistant, including Clemson from 1998-2003.

TENNIS

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The U.S. Open is changing the brand of its court surfaces for the first time in more than 40 years, announcing Monday it has a five-year agreement for the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to use Laykold hard courts made by Advanced Polymer Technology. They replace DecoTurf, the hardcourt surface played on at the U.S. Open since 1978.

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WEEK 2

From Avery to Brunswick

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North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series, led by Brett Friedlander, will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some will be obvious choices, others controversial, but all of our choices are worthy of being recognized for their accomplishments — from the diamond and gridiron to racing ovals and the squared circle. This week’s five profiles come from Avery, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen and Brunswick counties.

BLADEN COUNTY

Bertie County

JETHRO PUGH

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Newland’s Tommy Burleson was the man in the middle for NC State’s 1974 national championship team.

Avery County

TOMMY BURLESON BURLESON IS IN THE CHRISTMAS tree business these days, growing them on his family farm in Newland and selling them around the state during the holidays. It’s a fitting vocation considering that in his younger days the former NC State basketball star was also one of the tallest and most sought after exports to come out of the mountains of Avery County.

Standing 7-foot-2 and blessed with extraordinary agility for a man his size, Burleson arrived at NC State with so much anticipation that his picture graced the cover of Sports Illustrated before he ever played his first college game in 1971. He lived up to the hype by averaging 19.0 points and 12.7 rebounds during his threeyear varsity career, teaming with David Thompson and Monte Towe to lead the Wolfpack to an undefeated season in 1973 and the national championship in ’74.

One of his most memorable performances came in a game considered by many to be the greatest ever in college basketball, a 103-100 overtime victory against Maryland in the ACC Tournament championship game when he scored 38 points. Two weeks later, Burleson hit for 20 points and 14 rebounds while frustrating UCLA star Bill Walton with his defense in a double-overtime national semifinal win that ended the Bruins’ run of seven straight national titles.

Following his college career, in which he was the ACC Tournament MVP in each of his final two seasons, he was taken by the Seattle SuperSonics with the third overall pick in the 1974 NBA Draft. He made the league’s all-rookie team and played seven professional seasons with Seattle, Kansas City and Atlanta — the last five of which were hampered by injury.

In 2013, Burleson was among the second class inducted into NC State’s newly created athletic Hall of Fame.

“I had a wonderful love for NC State,” Burleson said the night of his induction.

“Just to be able to come here and put my dream together, to play basketball here and be at the university I love so much is such a great honor. And to be recognized (in the Hall of Fame) is just icing on the cake.”

nine dunks and eight blocked shots in a single game.

After leading the Pam Pack to consecutive 3A state championships in 1978-79 and starring in the McDonald’s All-American Game, Wilkins went on to a standout threeyear career at the University of Georgia — averaging better than 21 points per game and winning SEC Player of the Year honors in his final season before entering the NBA Draft.

The 6-foot-8 forward was picked third overall by the Utah Jazz and subsequently traded to the Atlanta Hawks, and he made an immediate impact by earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie team in 1983. He went on to make nine straight All-Star Games, win the league scoring title and is one of only 12 players in history to score more than 25,000 career points on his way to becoming Atlanta’s all-time leader in both scoring and steals.

He also won two NBA Slam Dunk contests, though if you ask him, it should have been three — not that he’s bitter over losing a controversial decision to Michael Jordan in 1988.

“This is the thing I tell people: Does Michael think he won? Yes,” Wilkins said in an interview with HoopsHype.com in 2018.

“Do I think I won? Yes. But, at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter who won because the fans got their money’s worth.”

Wilkins’ most memorable performance came in Game 7 of the 1988 Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston when he and the Celtics’ Larry Bird engaged in an epic individual battle. Wilkins scored 47 points while Bird had 20 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter to lead his team to a 118‑116 win.

Beaufort County

DOMINIQUE WILKINS WILKINS WAS KNOWN AS THE “Human Highlight Film” because of his athleticism and extraordinary dunking ability, but his journey to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame began at an early age when he appeared in Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd” feature while still a student at Washington High School.

He earned attention for a performance in which he recorded 48 points, 27 rebounds,

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Dominique Wilkins starred at Georgia before becoming one of the NBA’s top scorers with the Atlanta Hawks.

A NATIVE OF WINDSOR AND A graduate of Elizabeth City State, Pugh was one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL as part of the Dallas Cowboys’ Doomsday Defense from 1965-78. Although sacks were not an official stat during the time he played, he averaged getting to opposing quarterbacks 12.5 times per season during his 14-year career. He was also known for his toughness and a team-first attitude, which was best illustrated in 1971 when he took shots Jethro Pugh penicillin to put off surgery for appendicitis until after the season was done.

Despite his consistent excellence, Pugh was often overshadowed by flashier teammates such as Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Harvey Martin and Randy White. That could explain how he was never voted to play in a Pro Bowl.

Pugh would just as soon have gone that unnoticed on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve in 1967. With the temperature dropping to 15 below at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field and just 16 seconds remaining in an NFL title game that has become known as the “Ice Bowl,” the massive defensive tackle was on the receiving end of a block from the Packers’ Jerry Kramer that allowed quarterback Bart Starr to score the winning touchdown.

“I see the quarterback sneak in TV replays all the time, but it isn’t a strong memory,” Pugh told the Dallas Morning News before his death at the age of 70 in 2015.

“Maybe I’ve blocked it out of my mind. I had a tough time with it for about a year.

Something like that can create doubt in your mind. But I had a good season in ’68 and decided to look to the future.”

The Ice Bowl defeat marked the second straight year in which the Cowboys were denied a trip to the Super Bowl. Pugh and his teammates made up for disappointment by going on to win five NFC championships over the next decade, including two Super Bowl victories. The N.C. Sports Hall of Famer played in a then-record 23 playoff games and retired after helping Dallas to Super Bowl XIII in 1978.

Bladen County

TYRELL GODWIN IMAGINE BEING DRAFTED IN THE first round of the Major League Baseball draft and being offered $1 million to sign with the New York Yankees.

Tyrell Godwin didn’t have to imagine it.

He actually was drafted by the Yankees in 1997 and offered a seven-figure contract. But he turned it down, opting instead to accept a Morehead Scholarship to North Carolina, where he Tyrell Godwin played both football and baseball for the Tar Heels.

Godwin also said no to the Texas Rangers after they too picked him in the first round of the 2000 draft before finally accepting much less money to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays as a third-round selection in 2001. The two-sport star, who was ranked as the No. 1 baseball prospect in the state coming out of Elizabethtown’s East Bladen High School, eventually made it to the majors with the Washington Nationals in 2005, but he only played in three games — batting three times without a hit — before being sent back to the minors.

Although his decision not to turn pro

out of high school didn’t turn out the way he hoped, Godwin did get a college degree while making contributions to UNC on both the gridiron and the diamond.

The highlight of his football career came in 1998 when he led the ACC with a kickoff return average of 27.8 yards and set a school record with a 100-yard touchdown return against Stanford. He hit .337 or better in each of his three baseball seasons with the Tar Heels, earning third-team All-America honors in 2000 and an invitation to play for Team USA on its summer exhibition tour of Japan.

Now retired, he lives in Florida and works as an assistant vice president for BB&T. Brunswick County

CHUCKY BROWN A 6-FOOT-7 FORWARD WHO EARNED Mr. Basketball honors in North Carolina as a senior at North Brunswick High School in Leland, Brown helped NC State win an ACC Tournament championship in 1987 and a regular season title two years later. He led the league in rebounding as a senior and finished his college career with the third-highest field goal percentage in school history.

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Leland’s Chucky Brown played for 12 teams in 13 NBA seasons after being a second-round pick out of NC State in the 1989 NBA Draft.

He was drafted in the second round by the Cleveland Cavaliers, won an NBA championship ring with the Houston Rockets in 1995 and had a productive career in which he scored 4,125 points and pulled down 2,148 rebounds in parts of 13 seasons. And yet, despite all that success, the thing for which he’s best remembered is the fact that he played for 12 different teams during his career — a league record he shares with Joe Smith, Tony Massenburg and Jim Jackson.

“I had people walking around telling me I wouldn’t make it,” Brown told author Tim Peeler for the book “Legends of N.C. State Basketball.” “So it was satisfying to not only make it but to play in the league for 13 years and to win a ring. Some of the greatest players in history don’t have a ring.”

After finally retiring as a player in 2002, Brown transitioned into coaching, serving three seasons as an assistant in the NBA’s development league before getting his first head coaching position with the Los Angeles D-Fenders. He also spent time as a scout for the New Orleans Pelicans and is currently the head boys’ varsity coach at West Johnston High School in Benson.

“I’m excited to be a part of this team now,” Brown said upon his hiring. “I’ve always been a part of a team and always been known as a good team player. I’m excited to work with these young men.”

North State Journal for Wednesday, March 25, 2020

B4 COLUMN | BRETT FRIEDLANDER

Even sports’ healing ability is on hold right now THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT at newspapers across the country, regardless of size and location, is often referred to as the “Toy Store.”

It’s an accurate description considering that the events we cover are of far less social significance than those encountered by our colleagues on the news side.

There are no wars. No famines. Very few actual life-ordeath decisions. And what conflict there is to write about is usually settled on the field of competition and almost always ends with a handshake.

That’s why we love sports so much. At their most basic level, the games we watch and play provide at least a momentary distraction from the real-life pressures we face on a daily basis.

We rarely realize that, of course, until the games get taken away, as they have been over the past two weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The suspension or cancellation of all sports events in America, including the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and the start of the Major League Baseball season, is what makes the current situation unlike any other we have faced in recent memory.

It’s already frightening enough with an unseen illness floating in the air around us, businesses closing and people losing their jobs at an alarming rate. But bunkering down in our homes hoarding our last few rolls of Charmin becomes even more depressing when instead of ball scores and tournament brackets, the only statistics available to us are those documenting the increasing number of COVID-19 cases worldwide and the deaths it has caused.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt was among the first to realize how important sports can be to society’s mental health when, in a 1942 letter to Baseball Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis, he recommended that the

season go on as scheduled despite the outbreak of World War II. “I honestly feel that it would be best for the country to keep baseball going,” he wrote in what has become known as “the Green Light Letter.” “There will be fewer people unemployed and everybody will work longer hours and harder than ever before. And that means that they ought to have a chance for recreation and for taking their minds off their work even more than before.”

More important than the distraction they provide, sports have also provided an important rallying point in times of national crisis.

Some of the most enduring moments in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2000, happened once America began picking up the pieces of its shattered psyche and returned to its stadiums and playing fields shortly after the Twin Towers came down.

From national events such as Mike Piazza’s dramatic home run in the New York Mets’ first home game back and President George W. Bush’s ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium to the American flags being handed out to spectators attending a high school football game in Whiteville, N.C., sports became something of a salve that helped ease the sting our

nation was feeling at a time of great tragedy.

It’s a placebo we could desperately use these days as we continue to socially distance ourselves from all remnants of normal life.

The delicate balance between protecting the nation’s physical health and giving it the distraction it could desperately use in this time of uncertainty is one that weighed heavily on ACC commissioner John Swofford as he and his fellow athletic directors debated whether to pull the plug on the conference’s tournament two weeks ago.

Swofford was the AD at North Carolina when the decision was made to play the 1980 basketball championship game between the Tar Heels and Indiana only hours after President Ronald Reagan was wounded in an assassination attempt. But even that experience didn’t prepare him for the unprecedented decision he had to make in this instance.

“Things like that and things like this, which could affect a multitude of people, it puts things in perspective,” Swofford said. “As much as we love this sport and all college sports, this will sober you up because the most important thing now is the well-being of our citizens.

“What we have to try and do is continue to try and make appropriate decisions that are reasonable and responsible and hopefully in the best interest of helping do just that.”

With no live games to show, ESPN, CBS, Fox Sports Carolinas and several other networks have begun doing what they can to help fill the void by airing memorable games from the past.

But it’s still not the same.

Like it or not, the Toy Store has been shut down, and we’ll all — at least temporarily — have to find new ways to keep ourselves busy and distracted.

Hopefully, it won’t be long before we can put aside the Purell and once again start settling our conflicts — and everything else, for that matter — with a handshake.

Early end to season creates quirks in team records Two of the state’s ACC basketball teams ended with a win but not a championship

By Shawn Krest North State Journal THE COLLEGE basketball season came to an abrupt and surprising end two weeks ago in the middle of the ACC Tournament.

Games came to a sudden conclusion minutes before the ACC quarterfinals were scheduled to begin, all in an attempt to control the spread of the coronavirus. Within hours, the NCAA Tournament was also canceled.

All told, the final 272 games of the college basketball season, the ones that would determine the champions of the various power conferences, as well as college basketball itself, were called off.

Some of the impacts of the decision are obvious: Fans, alumni and office pool gamblers were deprived of the annual experience of March Madness. Seniors and likely NBA Draft entrants were denied one last chance to cut down the nets.

The unique ending to the season created some situations not seen in a generation — or longer — with some of North Carolina’s teams.

Duke, for instance, was scheduled to play its first ACC Tourna-

SHAD from page B1 “NC-Shad” Facebook group, which not only provided a wealth of knowledge about which spots were hot and when, but it also had advice on the best setups to land the most fish.

Shad darts are still a favorite, but most anglers recommended a double rig with a variety of lures.

One-eighth or 1/16th ounce jig heads are a favorite — many suggest pink or white — using a 2-inch twirl tail grub in pink, white, orange or chartreuse.

Some suggest a small single-hook spoon at the bottom of the rig with a jig and grub about 12-14 inches up the line.

My son and I tried a variety of the suggestions, but we had the best

2000 The last year, until this shortened season, an in-state ACC team ended a non-NCAA championship season with a win. Wake Forest won the 2000 NIT.

ment game a couple hours after the decision to cancel came down.

The Blue Devils had received a double-bye in the tournament after finishing in the top four in the regular season standings, allowing Duke to sit out the first two days — the only two days, as it would turn out — of the event.

That means that the last game of Duke’s season was a win over North Carolina on Senior Night at Cameron Indoor Stadium the previous Saturday.

Duke ending its season with a win is nothing new. The Blue Devils have done it five previous times since Mike Krzyzewski became coach. Of course, those incidences came following national championships for Duke in 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010 and 2015.

The last time Duke ended its season with a win but didn’t take

luck with the jig head-grub combo and also paddle-tailed soft lures — called, coincidentally, swim shad — after we settled onto the banks of the Roanoke just a few hundred yards north of the boat ramp.

It wasn’t every cast action that some have had before and since in the same area, but we pulled in five hickory shad and one American — a hefty female that was close to 20 inches.

While we didn’t have as much luck as some had in some of the days before and after, we couldn’t have asked for a nicer day. Despite the onset of the pine pollen, it was the warmest day of the year so far with clear, blue skies.

And when the shad hit, it was even better than I remembered as a kid.

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The sun rises over the U.S. Route 158 bridge that crosses the Roanoke River on the border of Halifax and Northampton counties.

home the NCAA title was back in 1966. The Blue Devils made the Final Four that year under coach Vic Bubas and lost in the national semifinals, 83-79 to Kentucky.

Back then, the two losing Final Four teams played in a consolation game to determine the third-place team prior to the national championship game. Duke beat Utah 79‑77 in that contest.

Duke also beat Oregon State in the Final Four consolation game in 1963.

Before that, we go into the pre-ACC era when Duke won the Southern Conference Tournament but didn’t get an invitation to the NCAA or NIT tournaments a total of four times — 1941, 1942, 1944 and 1946. Twice, 1941 and 1946, UNC received a bid to the eightteam NCAA despite losing in the SoCon Tournament.

In 1938, there was no NCAA Tournament, so Duke’s season ended with a Southern Conference Tournament title.

To find the last time Duke ended on a win without playing in the postseason, you’d have to go all the way back to 1928, when Duke capped a 9-5 regular season with a win over Davidson.

Duke is the last in-state ACC team to end a non-NCAA championship season with a win since Wake Forest won the 2000 NIT. NC State also closed its season with a win, the Wolfpack’s com-

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Duke and coach Vic Bubas lost the national semifinal game against Kentucky in 1966, but the Blue Devils still finished the season with a win by beating Utah in the third-place game played by the teams defeated in the semifinals. ing in the ACC Tournament second round. That’s the first time the Wolfpack has gone out on a high note since the 1983 champions. Prior to that, it was 1976, when State lost in the NIT semifinals then won the third-place consolation game over Providence. It was the third time in four years State had ended with a win. The Wolfpack won the 1974 national title and won the ACC Tournament in 1973 but was ineligible for the NCAAs. In 1973, UNC also ended with a win, beating Alabama in the NIT consolation game for third place.

That was the last time before this year (Duke and State) that a pair of North Carolina ACC teams went out with a win.

Carolina did it four times in a five-year stretch that included that 1973 season. The Tar Heels won the 1971 NIT, went to the NCAA

PANTHERS from page B1 Other offensive changes The Panthers finalized the trade of offensive linemen that was agreed to in February, sending Trai Turner to the Chargers for Russell Okung.

The Panthers have been active signing offensive talent to help support Bridgewater. Carolina signed Bengals guard John Miller, who will replace Turner at guard while Okung mans a tackle spot. Miller blocked for Bridgewater in college and offers the quarterback some security in front of him.

It appears the team will be moving on from Daryl Williams, who played several positions on the line but is currently an unsigned free agent. Greg Van Roten, a guard that the Panthers reportedly wanted to bring back, signed with the Jets.

The Panthers also added a quartet of targets for Bridgewater, including Seth Roberts, who had 21 catches for 271 yards for the Ravens last year but was very productive with the Raiders prior to that.

Keith Kirkwood, another former Temple player, was with Bridgewater on the Saints but missed most of last year with an injury.

Havelock’s Pharoh Cooper returns to his home state after the former All-Pro return man

6 Starts at quarterback since the start of the 2016 season for new Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. starred for Arizona.

Tight end Seth DeValve also joined the team, filling Greg Olsen’s shoes, after having 12 catches for 140 yards in Jacksonville.

The journeymen arriving at the receiver spots likely mean the team won’t bring back free agents Chris Hogan and Jarius Wright.

Defense decimated As much as the offense has been in transition, the defensive changes are even more extreme. Except for edge rusher Brian Burns, a first-round draft pick last year, virtually every defensive lineman who contributed last season was allowed to depart.

Mario Addison, who led the team in sacks last year, signed with the Bills and former Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott. The Bills also signed defensive tackle Vernon Butler, who had six sacks last season.

Final Four in 1972 and won the third-place consolation over Louisville, and won a consolation game over Boston College in the East Regional after missing a shot at the Final Four in 1975.

The last time two of the four ACC teams in the state went out with a win prior to 1973 was several years before the birth of the ACC — 1945. UNC won the Southern Conference Tournament and didn’t get an NCAA bid. Wake Forest went 0-6 and finished 13th in the Southern Conference, which apparently kept it from getting invited to the SoCon Tournament.

So the Deacs finished the year with a regular season win over Atlantic Christian.

While the end to the basketball season was a first for all of us, the finish to the year takes us back into the early days of Tobacco Road basketball.

Gerald McCoy, a veteran signed from Tampa Bay last season and made a team captain, left for the Cowboys. Bruce Irvin, another free agent addition last year who had 8.5 sacks for the Panthers, left for the Seahawks.

The Panthers chose not to pick up the option on tackle Dontari Poe, allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent. They also haven’t re-signed free agent tackles Kyle Love and Stacy McGee or end Wes Horton.

The only addition to the defensive line that the Panthers have signed so far is end Stephen Weatherly, formerly of the Vikings. He started one game last season and has six sacks in two years.

The secondary is also going to look very different in 2020. The team re-signed Tre Boston, who led the team in interceptions last year, to a three-year contract.

The Panthers also signed former NC State standout Juston Burris from the Browns.

Carolina released safety and special teams captain Colin Jones and safety Eric Reid. They also let top cornerback James Bradberry, who signed with the Giants, depart as a free agent. Ross Cockrell and Javien Elliott are still unsigned Panthers free agents.

The other new addition on the defense was linebacker Tahir Whitehead, who, like many of the team’s other additions, played for Rhule at Temple.

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The SBA acted under the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by President Trump, to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Roy Cooper on March 17, 2020. The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the entire state of North Carolina.

“SBA is strongly committed to providing the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist North Carolina small businesses with federal disaster loans. We will be swift in our efforts to help these small businesses recover from the financial impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19),” said Carranza. “Small businesses, private non-profit organizations of any size, small agricultural cooperatives and small aquaculture enterprises that have been financially impacted as a direct result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) since Jan. 31, 2020, may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.”

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Congress closing in on nearly $2 trillion virus aid package The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congressional and White House officials said a deal appeared to be at hand Tuesday on a nearly $2 trillion measure aimed at easing the economic damage inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Both Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the top Democrat, Sen. Chuck Schumer, said agreement appeared close.

“I don’t see any issue that can’t be overcome within the next few hours,” Schumer said. “Last night I thought we were on the fiveyard line. Now we’re on the two.”

Negotiators labored in the shadow of what McConnell called “the most serious threat to Americans’ health in over a century and quite likely the greatest risk to America’s jobs and prosperity that we’ve seen since the Great Depression.”

Schumer said a key provision in the emerging package would provide for four months of salary for workers furloughed because of the pandemic. “The federal government will pay your salary, your full salary,” he said, outlining aid that still is not final or approved by the full Senate. “For now, four months. We (Democrats) had asked for four months and four months looks like what we’re going to get when we come to this agreement.”

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and congressional leaders engaged in final negotiations after a tumultuous but productive day on Monday. While the two sides have resolved many issues in the sweeping package, some sticking points remained. A Senate vote could come later in the day.

Ravaged in recent days, stocks climbed as negotiators signaled a resolution was in sight.

At issue is an unprecedented economic rescue package that would give direct payments to most Americans, expanded unemployment benefits, and a $350 billion program for small businesses to keep making payroll while workers are forced to stay home. A point of contention has been $500 billion for guaranteed loans to larger industries.

The one-time rebates are about $1,200 per person, or $3,000 for a family of four.

Hospitals could get up to $200 billion for the expected influx of sick patients, said Mnuchin.

Opening the Senate on Tuesday, McConnell combined opti-

mism about the chances for a deal with frustration at the delays — and a sober view of the crisis at hand.

“The urgency and the gravity of this moment cannot be lost on anyone,” he said. On the negotiations, he said: “It’s taken a lot of noise and a lot of rhetoric to get us here.” Still, “we are very close. We are close to a bill that takes our bold Republican framework, integrates further ideas from both parties, and delivers huge progress.”

Earlier Tuesday, Trump urged swift action. “Congress must approve the deal, without all of the nonsense, today,” he tweeted.

“The longer it takes, the harder it will be to start up our economy.”

Democrats pointed to gains for hospitals, additional oversight of the huge industry stabilization fund, and money for cash-strapped states. A companion appropriations package ballooned as well, growing from a $46 billion White House proposal to an unprecedented $300 billion, including a late $25 billion White House request for a flexible disaster response fund.

To provide transparency, the package is expected to create a new inspector general and oversight board for the corporate dollars, much as was done during the TARP bank rescue, officials said.

The sense of optimism extended to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who told CNBC: “I think there is real optimism that we could get something done in the next few hours.” Only Monday, Pelosi introduced a massive Democratic measure with liberal priorities, drawing scorn from Republicans.

The long evening of shuttle negotiations came after a long day trying to close the deal. The package is a far-reaching effort to prop up the U.S. economy, help American households and bolster the health care system in the growing crisis. Senate passage would send the legislation to the House.

Tensions had flared Monday as Washington strained to respond to the worsening coronavirus outbreak, with Congress arguing over the huge rescue package and an impatient Trump musing openly about letting the 15-day shutdown expire March 30.

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“[This is] the most serious threat to Americans’ health in over a century and quite likely the greatest risk to America’s jobs and prosperity that we’ve seen since the Great Depression.”

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R—KY) modern times is testing whether Washington can act swiftly to deal with the pandemic on the home front.

Trump sounded a note of frustration about the unprecedented modern-day effort to halt the virus’ march by essentially shutting down public activities in ways that now threaten the U.S. economy.

Even though Trump’s administration recommended Americans curtail activities starting a week ago, the president said: “We cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself. At the end of the 15-day period, we will make a decision as to which way we want to go.”

“Let’s go to work,” he said.

“This country was not built to be shut down. This is not a county that was built for this.”

Trump said that he may soon allow parts of the nation’s economy, in regions less badly hit by the virus, to begin reopening, contradicting the advice of medical and public health experts across the country, if not the globe, to hunker down even more firmly.

Pelosi assailed Trump’s idea and fluctuating response to the crisis.

“He’s a notion-monger, just tossing out things that have no relationship to a well-coordinated, science-based, government-wide response to this,” Pelosi said on a health care conference call Monday. “Thank God for the governors who are taking the lead in their state. Thank God for some of the people in the administration who speak truth to power.”

With a wary population watching and waiting, Washington labored under the size and scope of a rescue package — larger than the 2008 bank bailout and 2009 See COVID-19, page C2

Support Your Community Communities across the state are coming together in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We might be keeping our social distance, but North Carolinians are showing up for each other in other ways. Small businesses are the heartbeat of the economy and the livelihood of our communities. Here’s how you can help them succeed while still heeding public health safety measures.

Online shopping. Go ahead, have some retail therapy!

Most small businesses have shoppable websites. If not, try placing orders by phone, or buy a gift card to use in a few months.

Plan ahead. If you typically order products with local retailers later in the year — at the holidays, for example — see if you can place your orders now to give them a revenue boost.

Give back. Consider donating to nonprofits and local foundations helping those in need. What’s more, think of your favorite local spots: theaters, museums, and more.

These institutions could use your donations, too.

Takeout time. Many local restaurants are offering your favorite dishes for takeout or delivery. Ordering out isn’t just a treat for you, it’s crucial for their bottom line.

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the BRIEF The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unprecedented shock to the global economy.Here’s a look at developments Tuesday as central banks, businesses and workers attempt to navigate a global outbreak that has brought economic activity to a standstill.

War chest With the duration of the global outbreak unknown, the largest corporations in the world are cancelling dividends, slashing costs and withdrawing financial outlooks. Chevron slashed its 2020 capital spending plan by 20% Tuesday, or about $4 billion. Chevron Corp. said Tuesday that it’s also looking to lower run-rate operating costs by more than $1 billion by the end of the year. Investors count on steady dividends from big energy producers, and Chief Financial Officer Pierre Breber said protecting payouts to shareholders is a priority.

Nordstrom suspended its quarterly dividend and the luxury retailer said in a regulatory that stock buybacks are suspended. Those buybacks can drive share prices higher, but it also means companies don’t have cash on hand, which is crucial right now. To that end, Nordstrom is drawing down $800 million from a revolving credit line. It doubled down on cost-cutting initiatives. It’s initial savings plan of up to $250 million this year, has been expanded to more than $500 million.

Repurposing Ford has partnered with 3M and GE Healthcare to create more medical equipment and supplies for healthcare workers, first responders and patients.

Ford and 3M will attempt to produce powered air-purifying respirators, expand It is teaming with GE Healthcare to expand production of a simplified version of GE Healthcare’s existing ventilator design to help patients with respiratory failure or difficulty breathing. It is also assembling more than 100,000 plastic face shields per week at one of its manufacturing sites and will also use its in-house 3D printing capability to make components for use in personal protective equipment.

To your health The spread of the coronavirus has changed life as the world knew it, and that includes how we imbibe. Money once spent on booze in pubs, restaurants are bars, is going to six-packs or cases of wine and beer consumed at home, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday

by Constellation Brands. Cities from San Francisco to New York have shut down the places where people gathered, at best allowing pick-up or delivery.

Orders for alcohol meant to be consumed outside of bars or restaurants spiked by 30% over the past four weeks at Constellation Brands, the maker of, among other things, Corona beer.

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Trump has balked at using his authority under the recently invoked Defense Protection Act to compel the private sector to manufacture needed medical supplies like masks and ventilators, even as he encourages them to spur production. “We are a country not based on nationalizing our business,” said Trump, who has repeatedly railed against socialism overseas and among Democrats.

From his home, Democratic presidential rival Joe Biden criticized Trump for stopping short of using the full force of emergency federal authority .

“Trump keeps saying he’s a wartime president,” Biden said in an online address. “Well, start acting like one.”

The urgency to act is mounting, as jobless claims skyrocket and financial markets are eager for signs that Washington can soften the blow of the healthcare crisis and what experts say is a looming recession.

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Change from prior week

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Statewide business interests join to help recovery NSJ staff RALEIGH — The Golden LEAF Foundation announced on Tuesday $15 million in funding to launch a rapid recovery loan program in response to economic losses related to coronavirus (COVID-19). In a statement, Golden LEAF officials said that funding will support the NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program by enabling loans to be made to eligible businesses for up to $50,000 with zero interest and no payments for six months. If not repaid in six months, the loan will automatically convert to a term loan.

The NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program is managed by the N.C. Rural Center, a statewide nonprofit that has been supporting small business owners for more than 30 years. The Rural Center will lead a broad coalition of nonprofit lending partners to directly assist small business owners. Participating Rapid Recovery organizations include Business Expansion Funding Corporation (BEFCOR), Carolina Small Business Development Fund, Mountain BizWorks, Natural Capital Investment Fund, and Thread Capital.

“Small businesses are more than just job providers, they are pillars of our communities,” Governor Roy Cooper said. “They need our support now more than ever, and this program can help people across the state as we weather the effects of this pandemic.”

N.C. General Assembly leadership also applauded the effort and urged business in need to take advantage of the program.

Speaker of the House Tim Moore said, “This rapid response by the Golden LEAF Foundation to support North Carolinians through the COVID-19 crisis will provide an immediate financial benefit for folks who are hurting during an uncertain economic upheaval, serving as a strong example of our state activating every asset available to help families

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Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Loan or other commercial loan but that have more immediate needs for capital.”

The federal government has made Economic Injury Loans available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) in all 100 North Carolina counties. The NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program will complement the SBA by providing a bridge until businesses can access funding from the SBA. “The Golden LEAF Foundation recognizes the critical role small-business owners play in our state’s economy,” said Scott T. Hamilton, President, Chief Executive Officer of the Golden LEAF Foundation. Chartered in 1999, the foundation was created to receive 50 percent of the annual payments made by cigarette man-

ufacturers to North Carolina under the historic class action lawsuit against the tobacco industry, and currently has an endowment that has funded hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to statewide interests.

“The ‘LEAF’ in Golden LEAF stands for the Long-term Economic Advancement Foundation.

Golden LEAF cannot let this pandemic cause irreparable economic damage to our state’s small businesses,” said Hamilton.

Small-business owners affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) can learn more about the NC COVID-19 Rapid Recovery Loan Program and apply for a loan at www.ncrapidrecovery.org, or to speak with someone about this program or other resources available to small businesses contact BLNC at 800.228.8443.

Local business owner makes the case for realistic relief measures

funds and does not use them to pay their employees should be fined significantly or have criminal charges brought against them.

These funds should be available to those who have already let people go so they can rehire their workers and keep their team intact until this crisis is over.

2. Additional funds to cover several months of fixed operating expenses such as rent, insurance, loan payments, etc. should be released to small businesses immediately. This would be a 20- to 30year loan at a very low interest rate. I realize the Small Business Administration is offering loans.

However, many small businesses do not have the bandwidth, team of lawyers, nor time to file for and wait for an SBA loan and need the funds as quickly as possible.

3. Two months from now, the government should re-evaluate whether more funds are needed based on whether the crisis is over or ongoing.

As a small business owner of a catering company, my business was thriving two weeks ago.

I have an amazing team, which I would like to keep intact instead of making the difficult decision to let people go so they can collect unemployment and so I can save the business. If you focus relief funds on small businesses, especially in the hospitality sector, which cannot function normally under quarantine, then you will find fewer people out of work needing assistance. People would rather keep their jobs than be unemployed and receive a monthly check that doesn’t cover their bills.

I appreciate your consideration of my recommendations as a small business owner who has been directly affected.

and businesses in all 100 counties through this difficult time,” said Speaker of the House Tim Moore (R-Cleveland).

Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) said, “This action by Golden LEAF is welcome news and much needed. Everybody — the private sector and local, state, and federal governments — will need to work toward the common goal of restarting the economic engine once this crisis passes.”

“The Golden LEAF Board of Directors is making funds available to help meet the immediate needs of businesses affected by the pandemic by building upon a model used following Hurricanes Matthew, Florence, and Dorian,” said Bo Biggs, Golden LEAF Board Chair. “This program is designed to assist businesses working to apply for a Small Business

Houston Loper is the owner of HL Catering company and lives in in Raleigh. This letter was shared with the permission of Mr. Loper.

Members of Congress: I know you all are working to determine the best response to help those negatively affected by COVID-19. I continue to hear that $1,000-$2,000 will be paid out to every person in the U.S. below a certain income level. As a small business owner, however, I feel the more prudent response would be to provide immediate payroll relief to small businesses so I can actually keep my business open and my employees paid, which will keep them from needing the relief. Otherwise, I will be forced to let them go, increasing the unemployment rate and affecting overall confidence in the economy.

These proposed payments are the wrong decision for the following reasons: 1. They will not keep small businesses from letting employees go.

In fact, businesses will be quick to feel the employees will be taken care of by the relief funds and feel the best move for their business is to let workers go so the business has enough cash flow to rehire them when the crisis is over.

2. Not everyone is being let go.

Many companies these days are still able to function remotely, such as law firms, IT companies, consulting agencies — really any company that relies on the internet and computers to get the job done. Therefore, NOT EVERYONE needs this relief at this moment. The funds would be better

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3. The country will be taking on a considerable amount of new debt by making payments to all instead of focusing on the businesses and people who are directly affected.

4. The goal should be to keep as many people employed and businesses running as possible. This pay-out decision would cause businesses to close and more people to be unemployed and reliant

on government assistance. If the government helped small businesses first, fewer people would be out of work.

I believe the following steps would be more beneficial and would ensure I can keep my business’s doors open and my employees paid: 1. Release immediate funds using unemployment insurance for small businesses to cover payroll expenses for the next couple of months. The government has access to our 2019Q4 payroll expenses to determine the amount needed to plan for our employees.

Any company that receives these

Kind regards, Houston L. Loper Owner, HL Catering Company

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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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Like a forgettable first date, it could be worse and could be better

By Jordan Golson North State Journal BOSTON — I’m a car journalist and a single guy. This might seem like a weird way to start my review of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, but hear me out a little bit.

Our swipe-right Tinder-Bumble-Hinge-Whatever dating culture has transformed how folks meet. See, there’s always something else around the corner, so if you don’t like the first date you’re on, there’s an endless supply of other potential partners. That also means that no matter how much you might like someone on the first date, there might be someone else you like better just a swipe away.

And while some of those first dates are truly memorable, others are forgettable. You end up with random people in your contacts with cryptic clues in their last name fields: Jessica Tinder or Erica Doctor or Samantha Doesn’t Like Dogs DO NOT ANSWER. My weekly car loans are the same way. Some are really special, like the time I had a Ferrari 488

GTB in Los Angeles and cruised down the Pacific Coast Highway at sunset before parking on the Santa Monica Pier and having dinner.

Or the 600+ horsepower Cadillac CTS-V that I road-tripped across Europe. One night I was forced to sleep in the back seat at a French rest area because the Chunnel train had been shut down because migrants snuck into the tunnel.

And then there are cars that are totally forgettable. There’s nothing wrong with them — those cars I remember. They just don’t make an impact. Kind of like how I remember all my really bad and really good first dates, but all the ones in the middle just don’t register.

Cars like the Buick Envision, the Chrysler 300, and the Fiat 124 Spider. They were all fine cars I guess, but nothing about them stands out. The only thing I can remember about the Chrysler 300 is that Snoop Dogg called Chrysler when it came out in 2004 and left a voice mail that said, in part, “What I gotta do to get that brand

new 300 up outta you?”

That is a true story.

So, cars are like first dates. But what about the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport? Well, it falls in that forgettable middle category because it’s not horrible and it wasn’t great. It’s also going up against some serious competition including the Mazda CX-30, the new Kia Seltos, the Hyundai Kona, the Nissan Kicks. Those are some A-grade, Super Like-level cars.

But, just like there’s a partner for everyone, there’s also a car for everyone, and there are definitely folks that will love the Outlander Sport. I actually really like the exterior design. There’s lots of LED lights front and rear, and it’s been nipped and tucked and looks kind of aggressive and fun, especially in the Sunshine Orange Metallic

color that my test car was in.

This was the especially loaded version, with my test car weighing in at a whopping $28,920. That’s a lot of cheese and you can (and likely would, if you’re looking at this car) get out for a lot less money. It starts just shy of $24,000. It wasn’t luxurious by any stretch, but it had all the features that a young 20-something Mitsubishi-buyer might want.

In the top trim I had, there was automatic high beams and automatic emergency braking and land departure warning and a radio. It also had the absolute hottest seat warmers I’ve felt in a car.

If your significant other likes having toasted buns, they will absolutely love the Outlander Sport.

But it also had middling fuel economy (see the graphic be-

low), an uninspiring engine and a transmission that... transmits.

The warranty is terrific, which is good for folks who are especially budget-conscious. 10-year/100k miles on the powertrain plus a 5-year/60k bumper-to-bumper, with 5-years of roadside assistance kicked in.

It’s not huge, but it’s roomy enough for the occasional Costco or beer run (though the competition has a bit more room), it’s worth noting. It has all-wheel drive and a spare tire. There are knobs to adjust the single-zone climate control. It’s a car, and it turns on when you press the start button and you can drive it places.

The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport gets the job done. And sometimes, like with a first date, that’s all you really need.

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Front-engine, all-wheel drive, 5-passenger, four-door SUV

168 hp @ 6,000rpm 167 lb-ft @ 4,100rpm

Base: $23,935 As Tested (2.4 GT AWC): $28,720

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2.4-liter inline four-cylinder

City/hwy: 23/28 mpg Combined: 25 mpg

*compared to other vehicles of similar size and weight

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Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Kurashiki, Japan

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entertainment Producer, actors lose appeal in Weinstein Co. bankruptcy Dover, Del. A federal judge in Delaware has rejected an appeal by the producer and stars of the film “Silver Linings Playbook” stemming from a ruling in The Weinstein Co. bankruptcy case. The judge upheld the bankruptcy court’s decision in a lawsuit filed against producer Bruce Cohen by Spyglass Media Group. Spyglass bought The Weinstein Co.’s assets in bankruptcy for $289 million in 2018. The suit against Cohen was seen as a test case to determine how to handle claims asserted by several Hollywood stars who said they were owed royalties and profit participation payments from various film and television projects. Spyglass sought and received a court ruling that Cohen’s production contract for “Silver Linings” was not executory, meaning that Spyglass was not liable for any prior contingent compensation obligations under the contract and that it purchased the rights to the film free and clear. Cohen appealed the ruling, joined by actors Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro and director David O. Russell. The Directors Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and the Writers Guild of America West filed a brief in support of the appellants.

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NY Philharmonic cancels season, cuts orchestra salaries New York The New York Philharmonic canceled the rest of its season and a 10-concert European tour due to the new coronavirus, estimating it will have $10 million in operating losses to its $87 million annual budget because of the pandemic. The Philharmonic said the salaries of 106-unionized orchestra players will be cut to minimum scale for April and 75% of minimum scale through May. Health benefits will be continued through the current contract’s expiration on Sept. 20. Due to declines in the financial markets, the Philharmonic said its endowment dropped from $210 million this year to less than $180 million last week. Possible furloughs and pay cuts for its 113-person administrative staff are being evaluated. The Philharmonic’s season at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts runs through June 13. The six-city tour was to have been from April 30 to May 12.

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Justices toss decision in media mogul’s discrimination case Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a lower court ruling in favor of a black media mogul and comedian who’s suing cable giant Comcast alleging racial discrimination. The justices agreed unanimously that an appeals court applied the wrong legal standard in allowing business owner Byron Allen’s $20 billion suit against Comcast to go forward. Allen has a separate $10 billion suit against Charter Communications that the justices’ decision also affects. A federal appeals court in San Francisco had said that Allen needed to show that race was among the factors in Comcast’s decision not to offer him a contract. But the Supreme Court said that Allen has to show that race was the decisive factor in the cable companies’ refusal to carry his television channels. Comcast has said it declined to carry the channels because the programming isn’t very good. Allen’s Los Angeles-based Entertainment Studios has several television networks including Cars.tv, Comedy.tv, Pets.tv, Recipe.tv and JusticeCentral.tv. Allen also owns The Weather Channel and a movie distribution company.

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Netflix establishes $100 million virus relief fund

By Lynn Elber The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Netflix said Friday it is establishing a $100 million relief fund for workers in the worldwide creative community affected by the coronavirus-caused halt of most film and television production.

“This community has supported Netflix through the good times, and we want to help them through these hard times, especially while governments are still figuring out what economic support they will provide,” Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief creative officer, said in a statement.

The majority of the fund will support hard-hit crews on Netflix’s own productions around the world, Sarandos said, and will supplement the two weeks of pay the company already agreed to pay the cast and crew on suspended productions.

Electricians, carpenters and drivers, who largely are paid hourly wages and work on a project-to-project basis, are among the hundreds of thousands in the entertainment industry without jobs, he said.

More than 120,000 jobs have been lost by members of IATSE, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees that represents cinematographers, editors, production designers and others, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The publication cited correspondence to members from the International Cinematographers Guild and Motion Picture Editors Guild.

In an effort to support the

broader film and television industry, $15 million of the Netflix fund will be distributed to “third parties and nonprofits providing emergency relief to out-of-work crew and cast in the countries where we have a large production base,” according to Sarandos’ statement.

In the U.S. and Canada, Netflix said it will donate $1 million each to the SAG-AFTRA Covid-19 Disaster Fund, the Motion Picture and Television Fund and the Actors Fund Emergency Assistance in the United States, and $1 million between the Fondation des Artistes and the AFC, formerly known as the Actors’ Fund of Canada.

Elsewhere, including Europe, Latin America and Asia, Netflix is coordinating with industry organizations to create similar relief efforts, Sarandos said, with announcements planned next week on funding those efforts.

“What’s happening is unprecedented,” he said. “We are only as strong as the people we work with and Netflix is fortunate to be able to help those hardest hit in our industry through this challenging time.”

Efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus have left the entertainment industry reeling, with the suspension of most productions, closures of movie theaters and Broadway plays and concert postponements. With many people housebound by choice or government restrictions, streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon have been a bright spot for the industry as well as consumers.

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This June 24, 2015, file photo, shows the Netflix Apple TV app icon, in South Orange, N.J.

“We are only as strong as the people we work with and Netflix is fortunate to be able to help those hardest hit in our industry through this challenging time.”

Ted Sarandos, Netflix In an effort to keep its pipeline from shutting entirely, Netflix squeezed the last days of production out of its drama series “The Crown,” which was concluding its season-four taping this week in London.

The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. Accord-

ing to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover.

When the performers union SAG-AFTRA announced earlier this week that its foundation was creating the virus fund, actor and guild President Courtney B. Vance said there had already been a “major spike” in applications and requests for help from its members.

“I am strongly asking leaders and members of the entertainment industry to donate to the foundation so that performers and their families will be given the critical support they need,” Vance said in a statement Monday.

The fund will help members cover expenses including rent, mortgage, utilities and medical bills, the guild said.

Virus sends a nation of restaurant-goers back to the kitchen

By Melissa Rayworth The Associated Press LAST TUESDAY night in Tennessee, bluegrass musicians David and Virginia Blood were busy making sandwiches. In Pittsburgh, real estate agent Michelle Bushee was stirring a pot of homemade black-bean chili in her kitchen instead of shepherding curious buyers through potential dream homes. Marty Prudenti, whose nights are usually spent working backstage at New York City’s Lincoln Center, was in his Long Island backyard grilling burgers for his twins.

And in Texas, Babette Maxwell — who would otherwise have been running at least one of her three teenage sons to sports practices or school events — was Googling recipes to engineer homemade versions of her boys’ favorite Taco Bell items.

Throughout the U.S., lives have been radically upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is worry and washing of hands. But one bright spot is emerging from self-quarantine and mandatory working from home: In this nation that so often dines out or gobbles processed food on the run, Americans are suddenly cooking a whole lot more.

Before the coronavirus emerged, Kim Bierly often worked late at her office and then met her husband for a quick dinner at one of the restaurants in their central Pennsylvania neighborhood.

If they didn’t eat out, they’d reach into the refrigerator and choose something packaged to heat up.

“I’ve always enjoyed cooking,” Bierly says. “But it was being saved for weekends. And by the time you get to the weekend you had all the other things you need to do. So it would be something quick or something prepared.”

Now working from home, she’s pulling out old recipes — the kinds of things she remembers her mother making, like stuffed pork chops or a bubbling pot of chicken and noodles.

“I think we need comfort right now,” she says, “and food is comfort.”

Unavoidably, these homecooked dishes come with a side of stress. We’re trying to protect ourselves from germs at the grocery store, and may wonder whether

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This image released by Big Bottom Market shows a chicken pot pie recipe. Michael Volpatt, owner of the gourmet Big Bottom Market in Sonoma County, Calif., hosts an impromptu cooking show from his kitchen. supermarket shelves will become emptier in the coming weeks.

But those worries are encouraging people to get creative by trying new ingredients and sharing advice on how to use unfamiliar vegetables or cuts of meat bought out of necessity.

What can you do with the canned foods that have been idling since last year at the back of your kitchen cabinets? Facebook groups like Pandemic Pantry have sprouted up as gathering places for strangers to share advice.

Michael Volpatt, owner of the gourmet Big Bottom Market in Sonoma County, California, tackled the subject of canned goods on a recent installment of the impromptu cooking show he began hosting from his kitchen on March 14. Scrolling through Facebook while gathering ingredients to make himself dinner that night, Volpatt noticed the Facebook “Live” button on his phone screen. With his store closed, he realized it was a way to connect with friends and customers, and not be alone while preparing his meal.

“Hey everybody,” his first broadcast began. “I’ve never done Facebook Live before. But I figured

“I think we need comfort right now, and food is comfort.”

Kim Bierly, new stay-at-home worker since I’m kind of staying at home and going to do some cooking later on, you’re going to join me.”

A growing audience now watches and comments nightly as he prepares everything from his mother’s marinara sauce to pot pies made with his Big Bottom Market biscuit mix, which appeared on Oprah’s Favorite Things list in 2016.

“It’s heartwarming,” Volpatt says, “and it takes a lot of the awkwardness of this whole experience away.”

Returning to old recipes and learning new ones can be both a necessity and a welcome distraction during this strange time.

“Cooking brings back good memories,” Bierly says, “like standing there at the pot on my stove, cooking the spaghetti and

thinking of when my mother used to do that.”

Food Network president Courtney White says her channel has seen a double-digit ratings increase in the past week, as viewers watch marathons of comfort food-focused shows like Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.”

FoodNetwork.com has also had a double-digit increase in visitors and page views, White says. And many of the channel’s chefs have been broadcasting informally from their home kitchens via social media, while viewers pepper them with questions in real-time.

Alone at our stoves, we’re realizing how good it can feel to make dinner from scratch by using just a few ingredients consciously and carefully. Families are also getting their kids involved.

“Now, more than ever, we hope you’ll find moments of peace when gathering around the dinner table,” the co-founders of the retail chain Savory Spice wrote in a website post to their customers over the weekend. “We hope you’ll find moments of joy when preparing food with your little ones.

We hope the simplicity of a home cooked meal is a quiet reprieve from the chaos outside.”

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Crossover country superstar Kenny Rogers dies at 81

By Kristin M. Hall The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on records and on TV, died Friday night. He was 81.

He died at home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, representative Keith Hagan told The Associated Press. He was under hospice care and died of natural causes, Hagan said.

The Houston-born performer with the husky voice and silver beard sold tens of millions of records, won three Grammys and was the star of TV movies based on “The Gambler” and other songs, making him a superstar in the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Rogers thrived for some 60 years before retired from touring in 2017 at age 79. Despite his crossover success, he always preferred to be thought of as a country singer.

“You either do what everyone else is doing and you do it better, or you do what no one else is doing and you don’t invite comparison,” Rogers told The Associated Press in 2015. “And I chose that way because I could never be better than Johnny Cash or Willie or Waylon at what they did. So I found something that I could do that didn’t invite comparison to them. And I think people thought it was my desire to change country music. But that was never my issue.”

His “Islands in the Stream” duet partner Dolly Parton posted a video on Twitter on Saturday morning, choking up as she held a picture of the two of them together. “I loved Kenny with all my heart and my heart is broken and a big ole chunk of it is gone with him today,” Parton said in the video.

“Kenny was one of those artists who transcended beyond one format and geographic borders,” says Sarah Trahern, chief executive officer of the Country Music Association. “He was a global superstar who helped introduce country music to audiences all around the world.”

Rogers was a five-time CMA Award winner, as well as the recipient of the CMA’s Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013, the same year he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He received 10 awards from the Academy of Country Music. He sold more than 47 million records in the United States alone, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.

A true rags-to-riches story, Rogers was raised in public housing in Houston Heights with seven siblings. As a 20-year-old, he had a gold single called “That Crazy Feeling,” under the name Kenneth Rogers, but when that early success stalled, he joined a jazz group, the Bobby Doyle Trio, as a standup bass player.

But his breakthrough came when he was asked to join the New Christy Minstrels, a folk group, in 1966.

The band reformed as First Edition and scored a pop hit with the psychedelic song, “Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In).” Rogers and First Edition mixed country-rock and folk on songs like “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town,” a story of a Vietnam veteran begging his girlfriend to stay.

After the group broke up in 1974, Rogers started his solo career and found a big hit with the sad country ballad “Lucille,” in 1977, which crossed over to the pop charts and earned Rogers his first Grammy.

Suddenly the star, Rogers added hit

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Clockwise: This Feb. 20, 1978 file photo shows Kenny Rogers at his home in Brentwood, Calif.

In this Sept. 27, 1983 file photo, Country Music singers Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers rehearse a song for their appearance on the TV show “Live... And in Person” in Los Angeles.

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after hit for more than a decade.

“The Gambler,” the Grammy-winning story song penned by Don Schlitz, came out in 1978 and became his signature song with a signature refrain: “You gotta know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em.” The song spawned a hit TV movie of the same name and several more sequels featuring Rogers as professional gambler Brady Hawkes, and led to a lengthy side career for Rogers as a TV actor and host of several TV specials.

“I think the best that any songwriter could hope for is to have Kenny Rogers sing one of your songs,” said Schlitz, who also cowrote the other Parton-Rogers duet “You Can’t Make Old Friends.” “He gave so many career songs to so many of us.”

Schlitz noted that some of Rogers’ biggest hits were songs that had been recorded previously, but his versions became the most popular. “The Gambler” had been recorded six other times before Rogers and “Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” by Mel Tillis, was also recorded by other artists before Rogers.

Other hits included “You Decorated My Life,” “Every Time Two

Fools Collide” with Dottie West, “Don’t Fall In Love with a Dreamer” with Kim Carnes, and “Coward of the County.” One of his biggest successes was “Lady,” written by Lionel Richie, a chart topper for six weeks straight in 1980. Richie said in a 2017 interview with the AP that he often didn’t finish songs until he had already pitched them, which was the case for “Lady.”

“In the beginning, the song was called, ‘Baby,’” Richie said. “And because when I first sat with him, for the first 30 minutes, all he talked about was he just got married to a real lady. A country guy like him is married to a lady. So, he said, ‘By the way, what’s the name of the song?’” Richie replies: “Lady.”

Over the years, Rogers worked often with female duet partners, most memorably, Dolly Parton. The two were paired at the suggestion of the Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb, who wrote “Islands in the Stream.”

“Barry was producing an album on me and he gave me this song,” Rogers told the AP in 2017. “And I went and learned it and went into the studio and sang it for four days.

And I finally looked at him and said, ‘Barry, I don’t even like this song anymore.’ And he said, ‘You

Review: Pearl Jam come roaring back with superb new album With first new tracks since 2013, iconic group showcases abiding talent, political leanings

By Mark Kennedy The Associated Press Pearl Jam, “Gigaton” (Monkeywrench/Republic Records) TRUST PEARL JAM to still surprise us in 2020. The Seattle rock gods have made an album we didn’t know we needed.

“Gigaton” is a fascinating and ambitious 12-track collection with a cleaner, crisper sound that is

studded with interesting textures, topped by Eddie Vedder’s still-indignant voice.

Many songs switch gears and morph into something else before they’re done, as if the group was restless to try something else.

Bandmates have also switched instruments on this, their 11th studio album and their first in seven years.

“Gigaton” marks the band’s first co-production with Josh Evans, who previously worked with Soundgarden and Chris Cornell.

He’s helped pull out more experimentation, certainly from the messy last studio offering, “Lightning Bolt.”

The first single, “Dance of the

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Clairvoyants,” is easily one of the most exciting Pearl Jam songs in decades, with guitarist Stone Gossard playing chunky bass lines, Mike McCready offering splintering, chopping guitar riffs and Ved-

In this March 22, 1979 file photo, Kenny Rogers, center, rolls the dice at Regine’s in New York.

know what we need? We need Dolly Parton.’ I thought, ‘Man, that guy is a visionary.’”

Coincidentally, Parton was actually in the same recording studio in Los Angeles when the idea came up.

“From the moment she marched into that room, that song never sounded the same,” Rogers said. “It took on a whole new spirit.”

The two singers toured together, including in Australia and New Zealand in 1984 and 1987, and were featured in a HBO concert special.

Over the years the two would continue to record together, including their last duet, “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” which was released in 2013. Parton reprised “Islands in the Stream” with Rogers during his all-star retirement concert held in Nashville in October 2017.

Rogers invested his time and money in a lot of other endeavors over his career, including a passion for photography that led to several books, as well as an autobiography, “Making It With Music.” He had a chain of restaurants called Kenny Rogers Roasters and was a partner behind a riverboat in Branson, Missouri. He was also involved in numerous charitable causes, among

them the Red Cross and MusiCares, and was part of the all-star “We are the World” recording for famine relief.

By the ‘90s, his ability to chart hits had waned, although he still remained a popular live entertainer with regular touring. Still he was an inventive businessman and never stopped trying to find his way back onto the charts.

At the age of 61, Rogers had a brief comeback on the country charts in 2000 with a hit song “Buy Me A Rose,” thanks to his other favorite medium, television. Producers of the series “Touched By An Angel” wanted him to appear in an episode, and one of his managers suggested the episode be based on his latest single. That cross-promotional event earned him his first No. 1 country song in 13 years.

Rogers is survived by his wife, Wanda, and his sons Justin, Jordan, Chris and Kenny Jr., as well as two brothers, a sister and grandchildren, nieces and nephews, his representative said. The family is planning a private service “out of concern for the national COVID-19 emergency,” a statement posted early Saturday read. A public memorial will be held at a later date.

der’s voice at its most mercurial, bursting out of the song’s outline.

“Alright” is a nifty, spacey, Peter Gabriel-ish tune and “Comes Then Goes” is an acoustic ballad for a lost friend. Gossard sings backup vocals on his terrifically unsettling lullaby “Buckle Up” and drummer Matt Cameron shines on the excellent “Take the Long Way,” attacking his kit like a thrash act.

Environmental fears are a frequent motif, with Vedder often singing about oceans rising and an uneasy Earth. “You can’t hide the lies/In the rings of a tree,” he sings on “Alright.” The album’s cover captures a Norwegian ice cap gushing and the title “Gigaton” is often used to measure human carbon dioxide emissions.

The band’s distaste for current politics is also easily apparent: Vedder sings in one song that the “government thrives on discontent” and on “Never Destination” he mentions “collusion hiding in plain sight.”

Donald Trump is directly mentioned once, in “Quick Escape,” a rocking ditty about looking for a place, anyplace — Morocco, Zanzibar, Mars even — that the president hasn’t destroyed yet. He later calls the sitting president an expletive on another track.

But despite the gloom, there’s great hope on “Gigaton,” too, with Vedder cheerleading the resistance. “Swim sideways from this undertow and do not be deterred,” he counsels on “Seven O’Clock” and adds, “This is no time for depression.” And on the straightforward rocker “Superblood Wolfmoon,” he says: “Don’t allow for hopelessness/Focus on your focusness/I’ve been hoping that our hope dies last.”

The album ends with the mournful “River Cross,” with the side that is right in a chokehold and outnumbered. Yet they will win: “Share the light/Won’t hold us down,” Vedder sings, virtually sobbing, like a prayer. As for us, we can thank God they’re back.

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TAKE NOTICE JOHNSTON

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 67

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robert McKinney a/k/a Robert J. McKinney (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Robert McKinney) to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated May 29, 2015, and recorded in Book No. 4604, at Page 935 in Johnston County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 Johnston County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness

UNION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 728

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Melvin D. Caldwell, Jr. (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Melvin D. Caldwell, Jr.) to Trustee Services of Carolina, Trustee(s), dated June 29, 2012, and recorded in Book No. 05769, at Page 0288 in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed

CABARRUS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 110

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Petrina C. Alexander to John B. Third, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of November, 2015, and recorded in Book 11693, Page 0344, 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,

CUMBERLAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP1211 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DARRELL R BILL DATED MARCH 22, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 7539 AT PAGE 421 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED APRIL 25,2013 AT BOOK 9171, PAGE 821 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE

19 SP 1247 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 Saundra F. Clagett to Kathryn Richards & Jerry B. Flowers, III, Trustee(s), which was dated September 22, 2014 and recorded on September 26, 2014 in Book 09514 at Page 0443 and rerecorded/ modified/corrected on December 23, 2019 in Book 10658, Page 645, 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 fore-

20 SP 73 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 Ellis to Jennifer Kirby Fincher, PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated February 25, 2019 and recorded on February 25, 2019 in Book 10452 at Page 535, 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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20SP81 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY NATHANIEL SMITH AND MARY A. SMITH DATED AUGUST 12, 1994 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4202 AT PAGE 649 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and hold-

having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on April 7, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Clayton in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 64, Silverton Subdivision, Section 2 as shown on the plat recorded in Book of Maps 58, Page 429, Johnson County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 92 Riverbirch Way, Clayton, North Carolina.

PIN ID#: 05G05016B 92 Riverbirch Way Clayton, NC 27520 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §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 N.C.G.S. §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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes 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 pur-

suant 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 Firm Case No: 2194 - 4844

that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 9, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Waxhaw in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 53, Lawson Subdivision, Phase 1, Map 2, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Book I, Pages 818 and 819, Union County, North Carolina Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1912 Pudding Lane, Waxhaw, North Carolina.

Parcel ID Number: 061808249 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §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 N.C.G.S. §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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes 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 Firm Case No: 1047 - 1602

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 April 6, 2020 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 164 of Saddlebrook, Phase 1, Map 9, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 65 at Page 102, Cabarrus County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3355 Saddlebrook Drive, Midland, North Carolina.

Being the same property conveyed to the Borrower(s) herein by Deed recorded contemporaneously herewith.

Parcel #: 55449519770000 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 effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1266410 (FC.FAY)

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on March 30, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Darrell R Bill, dated March 22, 2007 to secure the original principal amount of $678,634.00, and recorded in Book 7539 at Page 421 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty

is intended.

Address of property: 2135 McKinley Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311 Tax Parcel ID: 0439-37-4414Present Record Owners: Darrell Ray Bill And Being more commonly known as: 2135 McKinley Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Darrell Ray Bill.

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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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 of-

fered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you

are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is January 24, 2020.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 18-100459

closed, 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 April 1, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Unit A, Building 11, in a subdivision known as Bartons Landing Condominiums. Phase Ten, according to a plat of same being duly recorded in Condo Book 3, Page 25. Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Parcel ID #9497-96-4637-101 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 667 Bartons Landing Pl 1, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

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 All Lawful Heirs of Saundra Clagett.

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.

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.: 19-12006-FC01

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 1, 2020 at 1:30PM, 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 No. 14, of BELMONT PARK SECTION ONE, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Plat Book 40, Page 27, Cumberland County, North Carolina, Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 3225 Willard Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28312.

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 Jonathan Ellis, single.

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.

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.: 19-17716-FC01

er of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on March 30, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Nathaniel Smith and Mary A. Smith, dated August 12, 1994 to secure the original principal amount of $77,150.00, and recorded in Book 4202 at Page 649 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 1067 Pleasant Oak Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Tax Parcel ID: 9487-11-4096

Present Record Owners: Mary A. Smith And Being more commonly known as: 1067 Pleasant Oak Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Mary A. Smith.

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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the

foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate

the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is February 24, 2020.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 19-108614

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CUMBERLAND 19 SP 58 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 Sharon S. Morrison and Charles E. Morrison III to Rebecca W. Shaia, Trustee(s), which was dated November 7, 2005 and recorded on November 9, 2005 in Book 7063 at Page 781, 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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20SP53 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY BARBARA M. KING DATED AUGUST 31, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 7688 AT PAGE 468 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for

20 SP 5 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 Sidney Wolinsky a/k/a Sidney Walinsky and Peggy Wolinsky a/k/a Peggy Walinksy to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated February 13, 2007 and recorded on February 20, 2007 in Book 7506 at Page 384 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on November 4, 2019 in Book 10622, Page 0602, 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

19 SP 1468 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 Gary A. Bryant and Linda Bryant to Servicelink - NATL, Trustee(s), which was dated February 20, 2013 and recorded on June 11, 2013 in Book 09213 at Page 0182, 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 April 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland

19 SP 1553 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 Thomas D. Cain and Barbara Cain to Alexis Alan, Trustee(s), which was dated March 22, 2018 and recorded on March 26, 2018 in Book 10274 at Page 0660, 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 April 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

19 SP 1549 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 Emil Riveralopez and Ambre Rivera to David W. Allred, Trustee(s), which was dated June 22, 2010 and recorded on June 23, 2010 in Book 08420 at Page 0456, 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 April 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 76

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nelson Soto and Sharon Bradley to Donald Stephen Bunce, Attorney at Law, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of September, 2015, and recorded in Book 09725, Page 0224, 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 March 30, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1187

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Eugenia L. Thomas, (Eugenia L. Thomas, Deceased) (Heirs of Eugenia L. Thomas: Craig L. Thomas, Christopher J. Thomas, Myron Lambert and Unknown Heirs of Eugenia L. Thomas) to Brock and Scott, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of June, 2005, and recorded in Book 6913, Page 099, 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 desig-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1656

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Christian Canopen, Briana Canopen a/k/a Briana Chantel Lassiter (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Christian Canopen and Briana Canopen) to Donna Bradford, Trustee(s), dated May 2, 2017, and recorded in Book No. 10084, at Page 626 in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 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 Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on March 30,

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 April 1, 2020 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

(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 is commonly known as 1195 Helmsley Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

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 Sharon S Morrison.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

An Order for possession of the property may be issued

BEING all of Lot No. 84 in a Subdivision known as REMINGTON, SECTION I, PART ONE, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 77 Page 39, Cumberland County Register of Deeds.

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

cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on March 30, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Barbara M. King, dated August 31, 2007 to secure the original principal amount of $73,000.00, and recorded in Book 7688 at Page 468 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 3918 Village Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 Tax Parcel ID: 0416-64-8102 Present Record Owners: The Heirs of Barbara M. King And Being more commonly known as: 3918 Village Dr,

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 8, 2020 at 1:30PM, 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 126, KING’S GRANT SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF THE SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 70, PAGE 74, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 268 Shawcroft Road, Fayetteville, NC 28311.

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

County, North Carolina, to wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the county of CUMBERLAND, State of NC and is described as follows: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN TOWNSHIP OF GRAYS CREEK, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 7607, PAGE 287, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: BEING ALL OF LOT 101, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS CORRECTED PLAT BOOK PB 115, PAGE 37, CORRECTED PLAT BOOK, 115, PAGE 37, CYPRESS LAKES VILLAGE, PHASE THREE, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF THE SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 115 PAGE 50, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 1412 Blue Ribbon Lane, Hope Mills, NC 28348-7534.

the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Land situated in the Township of Eastover in the County of Cumberland in the State of NC Land situated in the City of Fayetteville in the County of Cumberland in the State of NC

Fayetteville, NC 28304 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Heirs of Barbara M. King.

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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in

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 Sidney Walinsky and wife, Peggy Walinsky.

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

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 Gary A. Bryant and wife, Linda Bryant.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued

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 is commonly known as 2786 Baywood Road, Eastover, NC 28312.

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 All Lawful Heirs of Thomas D. Cain.

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

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

the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

BEING ALL OF LOT 2, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT ENTITLED “DIVISION OF THE PROPERTY OF MRS. DORIS A. CAIN”, AS RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 106, PAGE 76, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

BEING all of Lot Number SEVENTY NINE (79), in a Subdivision known as “BENT TREE OF DEERFIELD, SECTION TWO”, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Plat Book 86, Page 100, CUMBERLAND County, North Carolina Registry.

For history of title see deed recorded in Book 7790, page 049, aforesaid registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 3326 Donnett Court, Spring Lake, NC 28390-1566.

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

situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 224 in a subdivision known as Scotts Mill South At Treyburn, Section Three, Part A, according to a plat of the same recorded in Plat Book 118, Page 80 Cumberland County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2141 Yellowbrick Road, Fayetteville, 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 rep-

nated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on March 30, 2020 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 437, in a subdivision known as COLLEGE LAKES, SECTION X, PART A, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 32, Page 44, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5409 Sandstone Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Parcel ID Number: 0520 95 2189 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

2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Hope Mills in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 1 in a Subdivision known as FAIRWAY FOREST, EAST according to a map of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 89, Page 113, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5503 Heather Street, Hope Mills, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 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 N.C.G.S. 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,

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 Al Lawful Heirs of Emil Rivera-Lopez.

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,

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

the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

C7 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.

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.: 18-23483-FC01

prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is March 9, 2020.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 18-102077

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement

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.

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.: 18-10801-FC01

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.

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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.

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

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.: 19-16167-FC01

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

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.

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

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.: 19-16456-FC01

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 re-

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.

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.: 19-17378-FC01

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.

resentation 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.

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

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 are expressly 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 its sole discre-

tion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

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

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ance “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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes 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 termi-

nation. 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.

without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes 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.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 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 N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-

ance “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 are expressly 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

258 FOR THE ADOPTION OF A MINOR TO: The unknown father of Unborn Baby McArthur, expected to be born on June 27, 2020 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Take notice that a Petition for Pre-Birth Determination of Right to Consent was filed with the Clerk of Superior

Court for Cumberland County, North Carolina in the above entitled special proceeding. The Petition relates Unborn Baby McArthur, expected to be born on June 27, 2020 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The birth mother is Prisha Lilyen McArthur, who is a 23 year-old African-American female with black, curly hair, brown eyes, dark complexion

and a height and weight of 5’7 and 170 lbs. Ms. McArthur is a resident of Fayetteville, North Carolina, who reports that the identity and whereabouts of the biological father are unknown. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are required to file a response to such pleading not later than 40 days from the first day of publication of this notice, that date being March

11, 2020, and upon your failure to do so the Petitioner will apply to the Court for relief sought in the Petition. Any parental rights you may have will be terminated upon the entry of the decree of adoption. This the 11th day of March, 2020.

Kelly T. Dempsey, Attorney for Petitioners, 637 McNinch Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208.

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 April 6, 2020 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED as Lot Number 12, as shown on the Plat of WINTER GARDEN - PHASE 2B, as recorded in Plat Book 58, page 74, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of DAVIDSON County, North Carolina, reference to said plat 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 6718 Planters Drive, High Point, NC 27265-7983.

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 All Lawful Heirs of Robin Ann Van Pelt.

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.

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.: 19-17528-FC01

19 SP 627 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

30, 2020 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a railroad spike in the centerline of SR 2294 (commonly known as Holloways Church Road), the said railroad spike being located 0.15 mile from the centerline of intersection with Briggs Road, SR 2299, and the said railroad spike being a corner to Roger Hunt, Book 625, page 704; thence, with Hunt, South 00 deg. 50 min. 48 sec. East 513.88 feet to an iron pin found in the northern line of Clyde Edinger, Book 601, page 276, third tract; thence, with Edinger’s said line, North 86 deg. 15 min. 40 sec. West 95.78 feet to an iron pin found at William Parker’s southeast corner; thence, with Parker’s eastern line, North 03 deg. 51 min. 25 sec. West 532.73 feet to a railroad stake found in the centerline of Holloways Church Road; thence, with the centerline of the said road, South 79 deg. 03 min. 21 sec. East 126.12 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 1.309 acres, according to a plat of survey prepared 12.4.95 by J. Todd Everhart, Registered Land Surveyor, L-3558, as his Job no. 951793.

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

Said property is commonly known as 2964 Holloway Church Road, Lexington, NC 27292.

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 Charlie Vance Winn.

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.

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.: 19-20481-FC01

20 SP 21 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

30, 2020 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot No. 8, Block E, Western Heights, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 46, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, North Carolina.

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

Said property is commonly known as 403 Homewood Lane, Lexington, NC 27295.

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 Curtis Michael Gardner.

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.

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.: 19-19729-FC01

20 SP 22 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

30, 2020 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DAVIDSON; STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA:

herd, unmarried.

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.

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.: 20-00179-FC01

BEING LOTS 4, 5, 6, AND 7 IN BLOCK “B” OF SUNSET KNOLLS, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY SET OUT IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 79, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS 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 351 Walser Rd, Lexington, NC 27295-1341.

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 Charles M. Shep-

closed, 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 March 31, 2020 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 LOT #26, VIRGINIA DOWNS, PHASE V AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 42, PAGE 445, JOHNSTON COUNTY REGISTRY. A MAP SHOWING THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 42, PAGE 445.

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

Said property is commonly known as 74 Richmond Drive, Clayton, NC 27527-7676.

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 Donald B. Chamblee, Jr. and wife, Shannon E. Chamblee.

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.

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.: 19-08694-FC01

Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 152, The Knolls At The Neuse Subdivision, Phase II, as shown on a map recorded in Plat Book 71, Pages 386-388, Johnston County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a full and complete description of said lot. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 29 Sharpstone Lane, Clayton, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §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 N.C.G.S. §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 rep-

resentation 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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes 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.

and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Clayton in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the Wilders Township, JOHNSTON County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 27 in River Dell East at Flowers Plantation, Phase One, as shown on the plat recorded in Plat Book 83, Pages 466-467, Johnston County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 11 Pearsall Farm Lane, Clayton, North Carolina.

PIN/PARCEL NUMBER: 16K05098F Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §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 N.C.G.S. §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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes 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

CUMBERLAND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 132

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Natasha L. McCall (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Natasha L. McCall) to Jerry R. Farmer, Trustee(s), dated September 29, 2000, and recorded in Book No. 5340, at Page 0864 in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 133

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michelle J. Edwards, Jason C. Heisig, Phyllis Edwards (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Michelle J. Edwards and Jason C. Heisig and Phyllis Edwards) to A. Grant Whitney, Trustee(s), dated May 11, 2015, and recorded in Book No. 09646, at Page 0675 in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 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 Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on March 30, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 20 SP

DAVIDSON 19 SP 543 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Robin Ann Van Pelt to PBRE Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated January 22, 2013 and recorded on January 24, 2013 in Book 2088 at Page 107, Davidson 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

NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Charlie V. Winn and Wendy Carol Boan Winn to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated December 11, 1995 and recorded on December 11, 1995 in Book 968 at Page 1276 and rerecorded/modified/ corrected on January 17, 2017 in Book 2253, Page 947, Davidson 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 March

NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Curtis Michael Gardner to Cynthia Porterfield, Trustee(s), which was dated March 26, 2018 and recorded on March 26, 2018 in Book 2308 at Page 545, Davidson 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 March

NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Charles M. Shepherd and Carol Y. Shepherd to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated December 20, 2007 and recorded on January 11, 2008 in Book 1838 at Page 1392 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on July 1, 2014 in Book 2147, Page 1961, Davidson 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 March

JOHNSTON 19 SP 628 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 Shannon E. Chamblee and Donald B. Chamblee, Jr. to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), which was dated December 3, 2009 and recorded on December 21, 2009 in Book 3794 at Page 102, 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 directed that the Deed of Trust be fore-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 50

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Adam Gray Hicks, Leslie Nicole Hicks (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Adam Gray Hicks and Leslie Nicole Hicks) to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), dated October 28, 2016, and recorded in Book No. 4855, at Page 716 in Johnston County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 Johnston County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on April 7, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Clayton in the County of

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 670

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tabitha Kinch (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Tabitha Kinch) to Moore & Alphin, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated November 2, 2018, and recorded in Document No. 2018590707, in Book No. 5244, at Page 499 in Johnston County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 Johnston County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on April 7, 2020

undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on March 30, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Fayetteville in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot No. 123 in a Subdivision known as Ridge Wood, Section Two, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 88, Page 168, Cumberland County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1419 Furnish Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 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 N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-

estate situated in Fayetteville in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 992, in a Subdivision known as Lots 983-992, Section 15, AARAN LAKES WEST, a plat of which is duly recorded in Book of Plats 71, Page 81, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2391 Riverchase Place, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The Deed of Trust was modified by the following:

A Loan Modification recorded on March 26, 2019, in Book No. 10469, at Page 0854.

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE GRANTOR BY DEED RECORDED 05/01/1994 IN BOOK 902, PAGE 673 DAVIDSON COUNTY REGISTRY, TO WHICH DEED REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROPERTY. AND LY

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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 Firm Case No: 1741 - 3569

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 Firm Case No: 1896 - 3950

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 Firm Case No: 1951 - 4044

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

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North State Journal for Wednesday, March 25, 2020

JOHNSTON NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 527

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joyce J. Barbour and James Paul Barbour, (Joyce J. Barbour, Deceased) to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of November, 2011, and recorded in Book 4054, Page 756, in Johnston County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Johnston County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Smithfield, Johnston County,

ONSLOW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 87

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Richard Rollin Learn a/k/a Richard R. Learn, Stephanie Ann Learn a/k/a Stephanie A. Learn (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Richard Rollin Learn and Stephanie Ann Learn) to John W. Gaffney and Joan C. Cox, Trustee(s), dated January 15, 2013, and recorded in Book No. 3920, at Page 296 in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 Onslow 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 Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina,

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 791

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ethan Allen and Kiersten Harner to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of September, 2016, and recorded in Book 4516, Page 118, in Onslow 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 Onslow 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 Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 104

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Anthony L. Kingdom and Heather Gwendolyn Harris to Commonwealth Land Title Company, Trustee(s), dated the 4th day of August, 2015, and recorded in Book 4344, Page 525, in Onslow 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 Onslow 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 Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 2, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situat-

RANDOLPH IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 19SP279 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY FARRIS CISCO EWINGS AND LOUISE EWINGS DATED MARCH 20, 2000 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1652 AT PAGE 1140 IN THE RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein

UNION 19 SP 486 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Joseph Zachary Gilchrist and Julia Ross Gilchrist to Constance R. Stienstra, Trustee(s), which was dated May 1, 2008 and recorded on May 6, 2008 in Book 4886 at Page 812, Union 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 fore-

19 SP 570 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Deanna Guzman to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated April 23, 2012 and recorded on April 30, 2012 in Book 05729 at Page 0188, Union 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

19 SP 800 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Skyler Thomas Jones to Ryan Douglas Shoaf, Trustee(s), which was dated November 1, 2016 and recorded on November 9, 2016 in Book 06815 at Page 0348, Union 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 April 7, 2020 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Union County,

20 SP 51 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Cassondra Dawn McMurphy Bernson and Carolyn M. Fisk to Charles N. Myers, Trustee(s), which was dated December 17, 2004 and recorded on December 20, 2004 in Book 3645 at Page 227, Union 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 April 7,

North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on April 7, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that real property situated in the County of Johnston, State of North Carolina:

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or to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

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

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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 pri-

or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 2, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Jacksonville in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning on the Jacksonville and Swansboro Road at the corner of (now or formerly) WF Morton and known as the corner post, and running thence with (now or formerly) WF Morton’s line to a white oak in Sheep Pen Branch at the (now or formerly) Benjamin Farnell line, thence with the (now or formerly) Benjamin Farnell line to the head of Great Pond, thence with the edge of the glade to the low laural skirt, thence with the said skirt to (now or formerly) C Conway’s line, thence with said (now or formerly) C Conway’s line to the aforesaid Jacksonville and Swansboro Road, thence with said road westwardly to the beginning. Being all of Tax parcels 1126-1.4 and 1126-1.5. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1925 Rocky Run Road, Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Less and Except the following Deeds recorded in Book 508, Page 294; Book 530, Page 266; Book 548, Page 852; Book 550, Page 630; Book 563, Page 637; Book 574, Page 595; Book 583, Page 7; Book 593, Page 382; Book 598, Page 500; Book 500, Page 774; Book 604, Page 32; Book 620, Page 107; Book 636, Page 43; Book 657, Page 539;

Book 731, Page 482; Book 1344, Page 780; Book 1669, Page 834; Book 1730, Page 252; Book 1745, Page 952; Book 1782, Page 132; Book 1887, Page 34; Book 1956, Page 602 and Book 2030, Page 37, Onslow County Registry.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §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 N.C.G.S. §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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes 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 fore-

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

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foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 9, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 480, Sterling Farms, Phase 2 as shown on a map of same duly recorded in Map Book 58 at Pages 7, 7A and 7B of the Onslow County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 102 Turquoise Drive, Jacksonville, 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 convey-

ance “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 fore-

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

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ed in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Onslow, STATE of North Carolina, and is described as follows: Being all of Lot 11, containing 1.47 acres, as shown on a map entitled, “Recombination Map showing Petteway Farms Lot 11 & 12 (Revised), Richlands Township, Onslow County, NC” prepared by John L. Pierce & Associates, P.A., dated February 15, 2002 and recorded in Map Book 42, Page 114, Slide K-1301, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 464 Briarneck Road, Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Parcel ID: 061935 Commonly known as 464 Brianeck Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540 However, by showing this address no additional coverage is provided 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 effective date of the termination.

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contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 1:30PM on April 8, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Randolph County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Farris Cisco Ewings and Louise Ewings, dated March 20, 2000 to secure the original principal amount of $72,000.00, and recorded in Book 1652 at Page 1140 of the Randolph County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 5802 Land Dale Dr, Archdale, NC 27263 Tax Parcel ID: 7708164428 Present Record Owners: The Heirs of Farris Cisco Ewings

And Being more commonly known as: 5802 Land Dale Dr, Archdale, NC 27263 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Heirs of Farris Cisco Ewings.

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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale

will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is March 4, 2020.

closed, 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 April 7, 2020 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 16 of MAGNOLIA RIDGE, as shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet E, File Nos 777, 778 and 779, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, which recorded map is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. Parcel I. D. No. 05-114-262 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 4704 Magnolia Ridge Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173.

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 Julia Ross Ashcroft and Joseph Zachary Gilchrist.

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.

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.: 11-04240-FC02

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 7, 2020 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 229, Phase 2D of Cornerstone Subdivision, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Book G at Pages 639 and 640, Union County, North Carolina Public Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 5007 Revelation Way, Monroe, NC 28110-7894.

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 All Lawful Heirs of Deanna Guzman/Estate.

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.

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.: 14-28281-FC02

North Carolina, to wit: Lying and being in the City of Waxhaw, Union County, North Carolina containing acres, more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain parcel of land situate in the County of Union, State of North Carolina, being known and designated as follows: All that certain property situated in the Township of Sandy Ridge in the county of Union and State of North Carolina and being described in a deed dated 2/1/2001 and recorded 2/14/01 in Book 1503 Page 362 among the Land Records of the County and State set forth above and referenced as follows: Lot 5, Subdivision Ennis Woods Estates, Plat Book Cabinet G, Plat page File 25. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 730 Ennis Road, Waxhaw North Carolina.

Being the same property as conveyed from Substitute Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as described in Book 5480 Page 358, dated 1/19/2011, recorded 1/24/2011 AND All that certain property situated in the Township of Sandy Ridge in the County of Union and State of North Carolina and being described as follows: Lot 5A, Ennis Woods Estates, Plat Book Cabinet

G, Plat Page File 25, Together with improvements located thereon; said property being the designated drainage field for Lot 5, Ennis Woods Estate, which is located at 730 Ennis Road, Waxhaw, North Carolina.

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

Said property is commonly known as 730 Ennis RD, Waxhaw, NC 28173.

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 Skyler Thomas Jones.

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.

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.: 19-19357-FC01

2020 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the County of UNION, State of North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL OF LOT 168 OF BONTERRA SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, MAP 1, AS SHOWN ON A MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET H AT FILE 890 A REVISION OF PLAT CABINET H, AT FILE 164, UNION COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY. BEING A PORTION OF THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO PERSIS NOVA CONSTRUCTION, INC., BY NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2003, FROM BONTERRA VILLAGE, LLC., RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 20, 2003 IN BOOK: 3286 PAGE: 502, OFFICE OF THE UNION COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 5110 Alysheba Dr, Indian Trail, NC 28079.

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 Carolyn M. Fisk.

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.

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Being the same property conveyed to the Grantor by deed recorded 06/12/2007 in Book 3360, Page 588, Johnston County Registry, to which deed reference is hereby made for a more particular description of this property.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2489 Rock Pillar Road, Clayton, North Carolina.

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Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 19-106410

Posted: __________________ By: __________________

North State Journal for Wednesday, March 25, 2020

C10 UNION AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 121

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Clayton A. Haile and Melanie S. Haile to Charles G. King, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of February, 2002, and recorded in Book 13271, Page 768, and Re-recorded in Book 06905, Page 0670, 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 un-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 722

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robert Bartlett and Nicole Bartlett (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Nicole Ashley Bartlett and Robert Lynch Bartlett) to Investors Title Ins Co, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of October, 2011, and recorded in Book 05616, Page 0580, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 9, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 73

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Juan J. Castellanos (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Juan J. Castellanos) to Charles W. McGuire, Trustee(s), dated December 15, 2005, and recorded in Book No. 4014, at Page 111 in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 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 Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 2, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Monroe in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Erin A. Miller (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Erin A. Miller) to Laurel A. Meyer, Trustee(s), dated July 27, 2017, and recorded in Book No. 6981, at Page 0855 in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 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 Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 2, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Matthews in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

19 SP 487 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Amber Segerlin and Shawn Segerlin to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated January 31, 2007 and recorded on February 2, 2007 in Book 04447 at Page 0642, Union 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 April 7, 2020 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

WAKE 18 SP 2217 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 Wanda Allen a/k/a Wanda M. Allen to Walter F. Jones, Trustee(s), which was dated November 19, 2003 and recorded on November 20, 2003 in Book 010553 at Page 02099, 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

14 SP 1117 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 James Burns and Sara Burns to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated September 2, 2004 and recorded on September 2, 2004 in Book 011002 at Page 01625, 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 courthouse for conducting the sale on April 1,

20 SP 57 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 Tracey Clark a/k/a Tracey G. Clark to Brock & Scott, PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated October 31, 2005 and recorded on October 31, 2005 in Book 011661 at Page 01009, 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 courthouse for conducting the sale on April 3, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

18 SP 2314 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 Jared S. Worsley and Felicia L. Worsley to Jeanne White, Trustee(s), which was dated August 17, 2007 and recorded on August 23, 2007 in Book 012718 at Page 01678, 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

dersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on April 9, 2020 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: All that a certain property situated in the Township of Vance in the County of Union and State of North Carolina.

Being more fully described in a Deed dated 11/10/1994 and recorded 11/14/1994, among the land records of the County and State set forth above, in Deed Volume 748 and Page 242. Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: 07132381 Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5029 Poplar Glen Drive, Matthews, 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 no-

Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 2 of the subdivision known as LAKE CHARLES AT LAKE PARK, Map One, as shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet E, File No. 436, in the Union County, North Carolina Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3918 Faith Church Road, Indian Trail, North Carolina.

Parcel ID: 07063885 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 effective date of the termination.

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BEING all of Lot Number 246 of Meriwether Subdivision, Map 2, as shown on that plat recorded in Plat Cabinet F, at File Number 691, Union County Register of Deeds, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3025 Salmon River Drive, Monroe, North Carolina.

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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

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

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Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §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 N.C.G.S. §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,

Being all of Lot 40 of Chestnut Oaks, Phase 1, Map 2, subdivision as shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet H at File 65-66, Union County, North Carolina Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4120 Cedar Point Avenue, Matthews, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §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 N.C.G.S. §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,

the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: Tract 1: BEING all of Lot 4, TWIN CEDARS, as shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet G, File 112, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina.

Tract 2: BEING all that Common Area in TWIN CEDARS totaling approximately 28,975 square feet as shown in Plat Cabinet G, File 112 and being located between parcels 3 and 4 of the Twin Cedars as shown on the plat recorded in Plat Cabinet G, File 112, Union County Public Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 5109 Twin Cedars Drive, Wesley Chapel, NC 28104.

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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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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 Shawn Segerlin and wife, Amber Segerlin.

tice 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

4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 2050 - 4357

c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028

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.: 10-31827-FC03

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.

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

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

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 April 1, 2020 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 298, Chastain Subdivision, Phase Eight, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 2002, Page 989, Wake County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 3316 Perkins Ridge 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 Wanda Allen.

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.

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.: 08-10375-FC02

2020 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 No. 2, Recombination Survey of Jordan and Coats Property as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1979, Page 946 and Book of Maps 1980, Page 956, Wake County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 310 West Park Street and 312 West Park Street, Cary, NC 27511.

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 James J. Burns.

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.

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.: 10-39295-FC01

the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 52, PHASE IV, PART THREE, ASHLEY HILLS SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1982, PAGE 345, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 304 Sandy Run, Knightdale, NC 27545.

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 Tracey Clark.

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.

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.: 19-18699-FC01

the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 8, 2020 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 68, in The Park at Valley Stream, Phase Two, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Book of Maps 2003, Page 975, Wake County Registry, to which map 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 4905 Tommans Trail, Raleigh, NC 27616.

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 Felecia Lenetta Worsley.

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.

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.: 18-11297-FC01

North State Journal for Wednesday, March 25, 2020

WAKE 19 SP 1370 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 John E. Dalrymple and Scarlett S. Dalrymple to Donald P. Eggleston, Trustee(s), which was dated February 11, 2013 and recorded on February 15, 2013 in Book 015146 at Page 00592, 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

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 78

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mustapha Jatta and Fatou Njie Jatta to Investors Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of December, 2007, and recorded in Book 012864, Page 02041, 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 1:30 PM on April 6, 2020

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 1917

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William F. Haire to Bagwell, Holt, Smith, P.A., Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of January, 2016, and recorded in Book 16262, Page 2671, 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

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 370 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jonan K. Johnston aka Jo Kidd Johnston and David Johnston (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): David Johnston and Jonan K. Johnston aka Jo Kidd Johnston) to Ragsdale Liggett PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of May, 2018, and recorded in Book 017138, Page 00200, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1439

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William A. Pullen and Shirley L. Pullen to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of September, 2008, and recorded in Book 013260, Page 0001, 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 1:30 PM on April 6, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 250

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nancy W. Crabtree, Heirs of Nancy W. Crabtree: Andy Learon Crabtree, Tina Crabtree; Heirs of Tina Crabtree: Jonathan Earl Lazenby, Alex Raeford Lazenby (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Nancy W. Crabtree) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated February 6, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 011808, at Page 01683 in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 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 Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 6, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 150

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Margaret C. Baines, Heirs of Margaret C. Baines: Cassandra Barnes, Nancy B. Dunn (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Margaret C. Baines) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated June 25, 2007, and recorded in Book No. 12629, at Page 240 in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 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 Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on March 30, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situ-

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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 April 8, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at an existing iron pipe located in the eastern right of way of Leesville Road, said pipe being the southwestern corner of the property of Stephen E. Wilson, Jr. and Mary K. Wilson (now or formerly), thence running with the southern line of Wilson N 68-05-22 E 204.89’ to a new iron pipe; thence leaving the southern line of Wilson and running S 19-15-29 E 218.92’ to a new iron pipe; thence S 70-33-10 W 205.66’ to an existing iron pipe located in the eastern right of way of Leesville Road; thence running with the eastern right of way of Leesville Road N 18-59-19 W 210.11’ to an existing iron pipe, the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, said tract containing 1.010 acres, as shown on plat entitled “ Recombination Map of 7900 & 7906 Leesville Road for Westlake Townhomes Partners, LLC” dated February 4, 2000 by Elingburg Land Survey Co., P.A., and recorded in Book of Maps 2000, page 787, Wake County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 7906 Leesville Road, 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 Scarlett S. Dalrymple and husband, John E. Dalrymple.

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 pri-

or 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.

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.: 18-23055-FC01

and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 23, Riverbrooke II Subdivision, as shown recorded in Book of Maps 2004, Pages 939-942, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3611 Tuckland Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina.

PIN 1722-34-7325 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 effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1231670 (FC.FAY)

1:30 PM on March 30, 2020 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 52, Taryn Meadows Subdivision, Phase 1, recorded in Book of Maps 2005, Pages 1559-1560, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8009 Spiderlily Court, Zebulon, North Carolina.

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

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

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

attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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.

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Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on March 30, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 50, Brookside Subdivision, Phase 3A, as shown on that plat recorded in Plat Book 2016, Pages 19261927, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 281 Rhonda Lilley Drive, Fuquay Varina, 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 effective date of the termination.

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the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 48, Section 1 of Brandywood Subdivision according to map of same recorded in Book of Maps 1985, Page 1434, Wake County Registry. Located in the County of Wake, State of North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5624 Continental Way, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Subject to restrictive covenants recorded in Book 3540, Page 212 of the Wake County Registry.

Subject to easements and rights of way of record.

Subject to Ad Valorem Taxes for the year 1987 and subsequent years.

Being the same property conveyed to William A. Pullen and Shirley L. Pullen by Deed from Key Homes, Inc. recorded 04/06/1987 in Deed Book 3982 Page 730, in the Register of Deeds Office of Wake County, North Carolina.

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

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars

($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or 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.

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lowing real estate situated in Raleigh in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a new iron pipe set in the northern right of way line of Marsh Creek Road, said pipe being North 54 deg. 15 min. 48 sec. East 139.4 feet from the centerline junction of Marsh Creek Road and Field Street; runs thence North 02 deg. 53 min. 54 sec. East 239.9 feet to an existing iron pipe; runs thence South 89 deg. 07 min. 08 sec. East 102.67 feet to an existing iron pipe; runs thence South 01 deg. 25 min. 51 sec. West 203.60 feet to a new iron pipe set in the northern right of way line of Marsh Creek Road; runs thence along said right of way line South 72 deg. 33 min. 05 sec. West 115.00 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and being all of that 0.537 acre parcel as shown on map prepared by Robert G. Williams, RLS, entitled “House Location for Harvey E. Crabtree and wife, Nancy W. Crabtree, City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina” dated 7-10-97. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4003 Marsh Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Property Address: 4003 Marsh Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27604 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the

sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §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 N.C.G.S. §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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

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

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ated in Wendell in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Tax Map/Parcel Id # 177403439628 Beginning at a stake the corner of Lillian Ave. and Martin St. Running South 140 feet to Tucker Alley; thence West 80 feet to Lot #4; thence North 140 feet to Martin St.; thence East 60 feet in the beginning. Being Lot #5 of Block #5 of the Map of Eagle Rock, as surveyed and platted by T.R. Coltrane, recorded in Register of Deeds Office of Wake County, Raleigh, N.C., Book of Maps Page #71. Per chain of title, see following deeds: Elmira Rhodes to Edward Rhodes; Edward Rhodes to Freeman Liles; willed by Freeman Liles to his wife Mary Liles, who has since married from who the present grantor purchased the locus in que. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6824 Martin Street, Wendell, North Carolina.

Property Address: 6824 Martin Street, Wendell, NC 27591 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §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 N.C.G.S. §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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

the effective date of the termination.

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in Raleigh in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Wake, State of North Carolina, and is described as follows: BEING all of Lot 40 as shown on plat entitled “Section Six, Hunter’s Creek West Subdivision”, dated March 8, 1976, prepared by J. Fred Davis, Jr., Inc. and recorded in Book of Maps 1976, Volume IV, Page 456, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4612 Hunters Creek Lane, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Parcel ID: 0097013 Said map being incorporated herein by reference for a more complete and accurate description of said lot.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §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 N.C.G.S. §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 are expressly 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 its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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

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

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

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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION WAKE COUNTY 16SP2399

will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on March 30, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Wake County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed William F. Hardwick, III and Angela Davis Hardwick, dated October 4, 2006 to secure the original principal amount of $359,176.00, and recorded in Book 12205 at Page 212 of the Wake County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 399 Virginia Water Dr, Rolesville, NC 27571 Tax Parcel ID: 0332406 Present Record Owners: William Hardwick, III and Angela Davis Hardwick

And Being more commonly known as: 399 Virginia Water Dr, Rolesville, NC 27571 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are William Hardwick, III and Angela Davis Hardwick.

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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice 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 notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is February 27, 2020.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 16-084240

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Betty Jean McLawhorn (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Betty Jean McLawhorn) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated August 1, 2011, and recorded in Book No. 014427, at Page 01376 in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note 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 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 Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 6, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY WILLIAM F. HARDWICK, III AND ANGELA DAVIS HARDWICK DATED OCTOBER 4, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 12205 AT PAGE 212 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED ON JULY 02, 2014 AT BOOK 15709 AND PAGE 911 IN THE WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee

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A student embraces a school resource officer as school officials hand out lunches to Stanly County children on March 18, 2020.

WHAT’S HAPPENING Man shot to death inside ambulance Mecklenburg County A suspect fatally shot a man being treated inside an ambulance. CharlotteMecklenburg officers were called to a Days Inn for a disturbance involving at least five people. Paramedics began treating one of them for shortness of breath in the back of an ambulance. The suspect then returned and shot the victim multiple times.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

No first responders were injured. Police immediately took the suspect into custody.

Neither the suspect or victim have been identified.

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Sheriff no longer enforcing evictions Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced that his department will no longer enforce eviction orders, at least until April 17. McFadden said he was following new guidelines issued by N.C. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, who put a halt on most proceedings on March 13.

Other area sheriffs are still enforcing evictions, including Iredell and Catawba.

SCS delivers over 40,000 meals in first week of bus program

By Jesse Deal Stanly County Journal ALBEMARLE — With students still adjusting to closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a free meal delivery program provided by Stanly County Schools has added stability to students’ lives by continuing to provide the nutrition they had relied on.

SCS began its new meal program on March 16 and has steadily added to its mission of providing a hot lunch and breakfast to every Stanly student 18 years or younger, including homeschoolers and private school students.

In its first week enacting its bus delivery program, SCS delivered 43,688 meals: 5,300 meals were dropped off that Monday, 8,376 on Tuesday, 9,908 on Wednesday, 9,978 meals on Thursday, and 10,126 on Friday.

The meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the normally scheduled stops.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., drivethrough locations are also available at the eight schools that are deploying buses: Albemarle High, Albemarle Middle, South Stanly

43,688 In its first week enacting its bus delivery program, SCS delivered 43,688 meals: 5,300 meals were dropped off that Monday, 8,376 on Tuesday, 9,908 on Wednesday, 9,978 meals on Thursday, and 10,126 on Friday.

Middle, East Albemarle Elementary, Badin Elementary, Central Elementary, Norwood Elementary and Stanfield Elementary.

Last Wednesday, SCS Superintendent Dr. Jeff James served as one of five bus drivers operating out of Albemarle Middle School, in addition to 20 staff members in the cafeteria helping with cooking and 10 bus monitors tasked with handing out the food.

James told SCJ during a ridealong that he’s proud of how quickly his district stepped up to the job of providing so many meals for students. So far, around 140 people have been involved with the

Stanly County School officials pose for a picture on March 18, 2020, during their program using school buses and bus stops to hand out lunches to students. meal delivery system each day.

“We hope to keep delivering meals with other people and that the central office will be hopping on to help,” said James, who mentioned that custodians, teachers, and guidance counselors have all assisted in what has become a large community project.

“We’re putting together a matrix now to be able to rotate people through so we can continue to feed. I’m sure that’s one of the reasons why the governor has been reluctant to close schools completely.

There are hundreds of thousands of students in the state who are dependent on us for a meal.”

According to James, many community volunteers and churches have reached out wanting to help with the meal program, but

SCS has continued to comply with USDA guidelines.

“If they come pick the food up, that’s one thing. But if we take it to them, then everyone that touches the food has to be trained,” James said. “We’re reaching out and saying that if you tell us how many meals you need and pick it up, then we don’t have to train you.

Then you may reach kids who normally have not eaten.”

Normally, about 60% of the 8,400 enrolled SCS students are recipients of free or reduced lunch, and all students within Albemarle city limits receive free meals during the school year.

During this new program, SCS students have each received a daily See SCS, page 2

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Inmate found unresponsive in cell pronounced dead Mecklenburg County Inmate Willie Frank Burks, 45, was found unresponsive in his cell before being pronounced dead. Staff and first responders had performed CPR before Burks was taken to the hospital.

There were no signs of foul play and Burks didn’t have a fever, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said.

Burks had been in the county jail since June on charges including breaking and entering. A medical examiner was expected to determine the cause of death. The State Bureau of Investigation was looking into the case.

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Arrest made over coronavirus hoax video made at Albemarle Walmart

By David Larson Stanly County Journal ALBEMARLE — On March 20, the Albemarle Police Department announced the arrest of Justin M. Rhodes after a Facebook Live video caused concern in the community. In the video, Rhodes allegedly claimed to be infected with coronavirus while wandering the Albemarle Walmart. Rhodes was charged with “Felony Perpetrating hoax in a Public Building and Disorderly Conduct.”

The video appeared to have been made as a prank, but many people who viewed it were alarmed and reported it to law enforcement. Rhodes was given a $10,000 secured bond and is due

in court March 30 at 9 a.m.

Rhodes had taken a recent trip to Asia, but his test results for coronavirus were negative.

The Albemarle Police Department posted on their own Facebook, saying, “Verification with the Stanly County Health Department has confirmed that no one in Stanly County has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).”

Rhodes, who has since taken the video down, had several new posts about the incident which were visible to the public, as well as evidence of a negative coronavirus test and pictures of a recent trip to Asia.

One post said: “Ohhh… btw I passed my thermal scans, hence why I was able to fly back to Amer-

ica. I’m not showing any symptoms and I’m not infected YOU PPL BELIEVE ANYTHING FROM ANYONE y’all need to calm the f*** down, get a sense of humor and stop crying.”

Another showed some regret, but only because of his wife receiving some of the blow back: “I hate that I did it, not bc y’all got scared, not because I no longer thought it was funny… I hate that your bringing my wife into something she had no idea and no control over.”

Albemarle P.D. thanked the public in their Facebook post for bringing it to their attention: “We want to thank everyone for notifying the Albemarle Police Department about this threat.”

JUSTIN M. RHODES | PHOTO COURTESY APD

“Verification with the Stanly County Health Department has confirmed that no one in Stanly County has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).”

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Stanly County Journal for Wednesday, March 25, 2020

OPINION Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor

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COLUMN | BEN SHAPIRO

Coronavirus is the ‘Chinese virus’

The communist Chinese government has been exceedingly tolerant of such markets, even though they have now been responsible for the spread of coronavirus, SARS, bird flu, Asian flu and swine fever.

THIS WEEK, President Donald Trump came under fire for his use of the phrase “Chinese virus” to describe the coronavirus, the source of the new pandemic that has led to a global economic shutdown as well as lockdowns of citizens in every major Western country.

That media have somehow found time to hone in on the one issue that matters least — the labeling of a Chinese virus as such — in the middle of an unprecedented planetwide freeze demonstrates the utter unseriousness of those objecting. That the term should be controversial at all is nearly beyond belief. The virus did indeed originate in China. Most of all, that the Chinese government should be shielded in any way from the results of its own pathological and tyrannical misgovernment is perverse beyond measure.

Make no mistake: The Chinese government is chiefly responsible for the explosion of this pandemic. The so-called wet markets of China — the meat markets that often include wild animals ranging from snakes to pangolins — exist for a variety of reasons, ranging from price to superstitious belief in medicinal properties of exotic animals. According to Zhenzhong Si, research associate at the University of Waterloo, “Eating wild animal is considered a symbol of wealth because they are more rare and expensive.”

Whatever the rationale, the communist Chinese government has been exceedingly tolerant of such markets, even though they have now been responsible for the spread of coronavirus, SARS, bird flu, Asian flu and swine fever. The Chinese government has been similarly tolerant of treatment via traditional Chinese medicine rather than evidence-based medicine, which has increased the risk of such diseases.

The same Chinese government now being praised for its extraordinary crackdown on its own citizens — the same government that is said to be imprisoning up to a million Uighurs for no specific crimes — has been unwilling for decades to stop the selling of exotic animals. Authoritarianism obviously doesn’t apply to the most

obvious solution to a bevy of possible epidemics.

Meanwhile, the Chinese government acted early to shut down the spread of information about the coronavirus, which paved the way for freedom of travel by carriers of the disease. When ophthalmologist Li Wenliang told fellow doctors about coronavirus in an online chat room in December, he was forced to swear by the Chinese government that he had been making “untrue statements.” He ended up dying of the disease. When further information began to emerge about the coronavirus, the communist government simply lied about it, suggesting that case numbers were not rising — a lie bought by the World Health Organization.

Even now the Chinese government continues to spread propaganda suggesting that the coronavirus originated in the United States.

Lijian Zhao, deputy director-general of the Information Department of China’s Foreign Ministry, tweeted a link to an article he claimed had “Evidence that the Virus Originated in the US.” And is it truly believable that China had just 127 diagnosed cases of coronavirus between March 9 and March 16, even as the Chinese government expels American journalists en masse from both China and Hong Kong?

Once this is all over, it’s far past time for Americans to have a serious discussion about the extent to which openness to China ought to be curbed. The Trump administration should consider a travel ban on China until China has verifiably shut down its exotic animal markets, at the very least. The current crisis will cost millions of American jobs, millions more of Americans’ savings and thousands of American lives. To trust the Chinese government after a global betrayal of this magnitude would not only be foolish; it would be immoral.

Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com.

COLUMN | REP. RICHARD HUDSON

Some good news for small businesses in coronavirus fight

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and I’ll continue to fight to make sure they, and all workers, have the assistance they need.

BY NOW, we’ve all become familiar with the term social distancing. I know many of you are sitting at home scared and frustrated as restaurants, gyms and other businesses came grinding to a halt last week due to coronavirus. I share your concerns. That’s why I’m working every day listening to folks on the ground and finalizing legislation to boost our response efforts. Thankfully, there is good news. While coronavirus continues to impact our state and country, the U.S. Small Business Administration delivered some needed relief to small businesses last week by approving a disaster declaration for North Carolina.

This declaration means small businesses in every county in our state may now apply for low-interest economic injury disaster loans (EIDLs) as a result of the ongoing effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

To apply, you can visit my website at Hudson.house.gov or Disasterloan.sba.gov.

In addition to my office, the N.C. Small Business & Technology Development Center can help small businesses through this process free of charge. The closest physical locations to our district are on the campuses of Fayetteville State University and UNC Charlotte.

However, staff is available to assist over the phone at 919-715-7272.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and I’ll continue to fight to make sure they, and all workers, have the assistance they need.

That’s why I joined with Sen. Thom Tillis and Rep. David Price on a bipartisan effort to urge swift approval of Gov. Cooper’s request for this declaration. I also led a bipartisan effort with Rep. G.K. Butterfield to request more aid for small businesses struggling with cash flow while they must pay bills, payroll and other expenses.

In addition to our small businesses, I’ve been leading efforts

to ensure our agriculture industry has access to the temporary workforce it needs to protect our domestic food supply, as well as to increase funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to handle an influx of patients and strain due to coronavirus. I am happy to report the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that became law last week included $82 million for the Department of Defense and $60 million for the VA to cover the costs of testing for veterans. Following my request for increased funding, I was glad to see President Trump’s latest coronavirus aid proposal includes an additional $8 billion for the Department of Defense.

As we now continue negotiations on a third coronavirus bill, I’ll continue advocating for any and all resources that our health care providers, workers, small businesses, farmers and schools need at this time. My priorities have been shaped directly from feedback from people on the ground. Just last week, I led calls with school superintendents in our region, VA medical center directors in Fayetteville and Salisbury and small business owners. As always, my offices are also open to take phone calls and emails and hear directly from you about any questions you might have.

As I remain focused on legislation in Congress to address this unprecedented public health challenge, President Trump has also taken action to move the tax filing deadline to July 15, suspend student loan payments, give states flexibility on K-12 testing and remove red tape for the FDA to approve new treatments for coronavirus. By working together across local, state and federal governments, I am confident we can overcome this challenge and come out stronger than ever. Please stay tuned for rapidly changing updates and guidelines, and never hesitate to let me know anything I can do to serve you and your family.

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SPORTS SIDELINE REPORT NFL

Patriots release longtime kicker Gostkowski Boston The Patriots released kicker and franchise leading scorer Stephen Gostkowski on Monday. The three-time Super Bowl champion has spent his entire 14-year career in New England.

Drafted in 2006, Gostkowski has long passed Adam Vinatieri as the Patriots’ leading scorer with 1,775 points. Only Tom Brady (41), Vinatieri (32) and Jerry Rice (29) have played in more playoff games. His 205 postseason points are second to the 238 points by Vinatieri. Gostkowski, 36, is a two-time All-Pro, and his six Super Bowl appearances are tied for second behind Brady.

Biggest tourney upsets? NC State’s ‘83 title run hard to top The Cardiac Pack won the NCAA Tournament as a sixth seed with a stunning win over Houston

By Aaron Beard The Associated Press THERE ARE STILL moments, even after nearly four decades, when Ernie Myers has trouble believing it all really happened for his NC State team.

The series of tense upsets.

The airball-turned-buzzer-beating dunk to stun top-ranked Houston and Phi Slama Jama. And the 1983 national championship that came with it, capping a run unlike anything college basketball has seen before or since.

“We kind of said we put the

madness in March, as in what you see today,” Myers said in an interview with The Associated Press. “That’s why people watch the tournament, because they want to see the upsets.”

Fans won’t get that chance this year with the NCAA Tournament canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Still, the sixth-seeded Wolfpack’s win is oft-replayed lore every March and CBS was showing the game Saturday as part of a weekend of March Madness classics broadcast to fill the void on what would have been the first weekend of the tournament.

There’s Lorenzo Charles stuffing home Dereck Whittenburg’s missed 30-footer for the 54-52 win against a team with future NBA greats Hakeem Olajuwon

and Clyde Drexler. There’s the late coach Jim Valvano running around searching for someone to hug after just the latest tournament nail-biter for the “Cardiac Pack,” who also edged No. 1 seed Virginia in a regional final to end 7-foot-4 center Ralph Sampson’s college career.

“You’re talking about it gives the fans hope — man, it gives us hope every day that if you don’t give up, anything can happen,” said Cozell McQueen, who had 12 rebounds against Houston then celebrated by climbing to stand atop one of the rims.

“Anything I get involved in … like I tell everybody: let’s just stay the course, let’s just stay focused and let’s see the end result.”

Retired BYU coach Dave Rose, a captain on that high-flying

Houston team, said the pain faded but only weeks later. Memories of missed free throws and a blown second-half lead remain today.

He also noted the game’s added significance: Valvano’s inspirational story ultimately aided the creation of the V Foundation for Cancer Research before his death from the disease in April 1993. Charles died in June 2011 in a bus crash.

“It’s been with me,” said Rose, who noted he is often identified as a Phi Slama Jama team member. “For me – this sounds crazy, it’s probably easier for me to say now that I’ve retired – it’s way better to have played in that game and lost than not to have had the opportunity to play.”

Other biggest upsets: 2018, No. 16 UMBC stuns No. 1 Virginia; 2006, No. 11 George Mason beats UConn to reach Final Four; 1991 No. 15 Richmond upsets second-seeded Syracuse; 1985, No. 8 Villanova top Ewing, No. 1 Georgetown; 1966, Texas Western starts five black players, beats all-white Kentucky for title

SOCCER

Former Real Madrid president dies from coronavirus Madrid Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz died Saturday from the new coronavirus, his family said. He was 76. Sanz had been in intensive care since the beginning of the week while being treated for the virus. Sanz presided over Madrid from 1995 until 2000, leading the club to two European titles, a Spanish league title and a Spanish Super Cup title.

Under Sanz, Madrid ended a 32-year drought in Europe by winning its seventh European trophy in 1998.

Madrid said Sanz was survived by his wife, Mari Luz, and five children.

BASKETBALL

Former Bucks GM, Wisconsin coach Erickson dies at 92 Lenexa, Kansas John Erickson, a former Milwaukee Bucks general manager and Wisconsin men’s basketball coach, died last Wednesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 92.

Erickson served as the Bucks’ general manager from 196870. He was in that role when the Bucks won a coin flip with the Phoenix Suns and earned the right to select eventual NBA career scoring leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then known as Lew Alcindor, with the first pick in the 1969 NBA draft. Erickson coached Wisconsin from 1960-68 and posted a 100-114 record.

Erickson ran for one of Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seats as a Republican in 1970 but lost to William Proxmire.

HOCKEY

Men’s world hockey championships canceled Zurich Health concerns and travel bans closing international borders stemming from the new coronavirus pandemic left the International Ice Hockey Federation with no choice but to cancel the men’s world hockey championships.

The decision to cancel the 16-team tournament to be held in Switzerland in May was formally announced Saturday, and essentially wipes out the IIHF’s entire spring calendar of world championship of events. The governing body previously canceled the women’s world hockey championships set to be held in Canada and the men’s Under-18 championship to be played in Michigan next month.

LEONARD IGNELZI | AP PHOTO

NC State coach Jim Valvano holds the net aloft after the Wolfpack defeated Houston 54-52 for the national championship on April 4, 1983, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Rivers eager to prove critics wrong after joining Colts The 38-year-old joins fellow NC State alumnus Jacoby Brissett on Indianapolis’ roster

By Michael Marot The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — All Philip Rivers really wanted was a chance to play one more NFL season.

So when the Indianapolis Colts gave him a shot, the eight-time Pro Bowler took it.

Rivers officially ended his 16year tenure with the Chargers on Saturday by signing the $25 million deal he agreed to last week.

“I still love to play, I know I can play at a high level,” the 38-yearold quarterback said on a conference call, acknowledging he was ready to walk away from football if he received no offers.

“It was one of those things where we said if there’s nothing out there, then that’s our answer.

But if there’s an opportunity with a team ... it ended up being with this organization and that made it that much more exciting,” he said.

Rivers, who played four seasons at NC State before being selected fourth overall in the 2004 draft, feels he has plenty to offer even after one of his worst seasons.

He threw 23 touchdown passes, his lowest total since 2007, and 20 interceptions, matching the second-highest total of his career. While some blamed the troubles on a poor offensive line or Rivers trying to do too much to rally the Chargers late in games, others contended his skills were rapidly deteriorating.

Now, with a fresh start, a strong running game and one of the league’s top offensive lines, Rivers insists he will prove the critics

DAVID ZALUBOWSKI | AP PHOTO

Philip Rivers signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts after having played his entire 16-season NFL career with the Chargers. wrong this season.

“I feel great and if I feel like I do next year then I’ll be excited to keep on going, depending on how the team feels about it,” Rivers said. “I do want to coach my oldest son (in high school). I have two sons, they’re 12 and eight, so we’ve got a little time. I don’t think you’ll see me in the Tom Brady range, but I feel good and I feel like I can help a team win a championship.”

Rivers suspected he was headed into his first foray in free agency when he tearfully told reporters at season’s end he would not quit. In

February, the Chargers made it official by announcing the two sides mutually agreed to part ways.

So Rivers, his wife and their nine children moved to the family home in northwest Florida and contemplated their options.

Yes, he considered starting his long-desired coaching career even as speculation swirled about potential landing spots.

But Rivers decided he just wanted to keep playing.

And when free agency opened this week, Rivers was hopeful he could reunite with Frank Re-

ich and Nick Sirianni, two of his former position coaches, in Indy.

Reich is starting his third as the Colts’ play-calling head coach while Sirianni continues in his role as offensive coordinator.

They’re hoping Rivers leads them to the playoffs after the Colts stumbled to a 7-9 record last season.

First, he must beat out incumbent stater Jacoby Brissett, who struggled during the second half last season after injuring his left knee. Brissett, like Rivers, is an NC State alumnus.

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High school athletics suspension extended to May 18 Stanly County Asst. AD sends letter to student-athletes

By Jesse Deal Stanly County Journal

SCREEN CAPTURE FROM NASCAR.COM

Denny Hamlin (11) passes Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8) on the final lap of Sunday’s eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series race at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Hamlin wins virtual Homestead as NASCAR races again “I hope everyone enjoyed that today. I clearly have a ton to learn.”

Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR Cup Series driver

Many of the Cup Series’ and iRacing’s top drivers competed in the event

By Jenna Fryer The Associated Press CHARLOTTE — The stands were packed, Jimmie Johnson caused several wrecks, Denny Hamlin raced barefoot and damaged cars were repaired with the push of a button — a few virtual signs that NASCAR backed quite an unreal race.

NASCAR eased off the brake in the real sports world brought to a sudden halt by the coronavirus and introduced the country to iRacing with some of the sports biggest stars. Hamlin, the threetime Daytona 500 winner, beat Dale Earnhardt Jr. off the final corner Sunday at virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway to win the bizarre spectacle.

“For the community, the racing community, the NASCAR drivers to come together and put drivers on the racetrack with such short notice, everyone is buying up simulation rigs this week and last week getting ready for the event, and for it all to come together and have a great finish, I think it was definitely a success,” Hamlin said. “iRacing got involved and emailed everyone, said, ‘Hey, this is what we’re thinking about.’ NASCAR got involved, television got involved and said they’d be interested. But no one really talked to the drivers about unifying and participating. It was all free will, and that’s what’s exciting is you

had full-time Cup guys out there willing to spend their time doing this.”

It was Hamlin’s 31st victory in iRacing, which is where he was first discovered by Earnhardt long before he made it to NASCAR. Hamlin was heavily involved in putting together Sunday’s pretend race, which was broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 and called by its regular team of Mike Joy and Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon.

NASCAR has suspended racing until at least May 9, and with literally nothing else to do, series executives and iRacing put together the inaugural eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series in roughly one week. The first event was at Homestead, where NASCAR was supposed to be racing Sunday before COVID-19 brought sports to a halt.

This was a one-of-a-kind competition for most watching at home and ended up with a familiar winner.

Drivers showed immediate interest — even those with little to no simulator racing experience.

Some rushed to purchase “rigs” to get into the 35-driver field, and the show-and-tell on social media of the setups provided an entertaining build-up to the event.

Hamlin, racing barefoot on an elaborate rig in the living room of his North Carolina home, had said earlier this week he’d donate $5,000 to Miami families affected by COVID-19 if he won the race and Kevin Harvick said he’d match Hamlin’s pledge. Hamlin also set odds for the race and was instrumental in a group chat

among the participants.

Hamlin estimated his rig cost over $40,000 — but defended the price because his simulator has motion features — and said better equipment makes no difference.

He also said he raced barefoot because “I like to feel the pedals.”

Seven-time NASCAR champion Johnson, who has been practicing sports car and IndyCar racing on the simulator in his garage, competed from a rig that appeared more suited for one of those cars than his virtual No. 48 Chevrolet. But Johnson proved to be a less-than-elite iRacer early with a comical crash in which his car appeared to be a ping-pong ball off the wall and several other cars.

“I hope everyone enjoyed that today. I clearly have a ton to learn,” Johnson said.

Among those hit by Johnson was Alex Bowman, Johnson’s teammate at Hendrick Motorsports and one of the highly rated computer racers. But drivers can hit a reset to “fix” the damage and continue.

“No worries my virtual crew used a fast repair and it’s good as new. Also I’m eating an uncrustable,” Bowman tweeted after Johnson wrecked him. “And yeah I’m still tweeting and fake driving.”

The race, called the Dixie Vodka 150, was 100 laps around the virtual 1.5-mile Homestead oval.

Dixie Vodka said it would donate $10,000 to The NASCAR Foundation, which is centralizing charitable donations in the NASCAR industry to support those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

ALBEMARLE — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association extended the ongoing sports suspension to May 18 on Monday in response to North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order to push school closings to May 15.

“The NCHSAA Board of Directors and staff will use the next few weeks to weigh our future decisions based on the new directions given by Governor Cooper, other government leaders, and organizations charged with public health and safety during this unprecedented time,” NCHSAA commissioner Que Tucker said in a statement.

On March 12, all interscholastic athletics — including practices and on-site training — were suspended until April 6 to limit the spread and scope of the coronavirus.

“Such decisions will include the possible resumption of spring sports’ competition and the possibility of holding the state basketball championships,” Tucker’s statement continued. “While we remain hopeful that we will be able to resume competition, particularly for our senior student-athletes, we also recognize the need to protect the health and safety of our students, coaches and the communities we serve.”

This past Friday, South Stanly basketball head coach Sean Whitley — who also serves as Stanly County’s assistant athletic director — penned an open letter to senior athletes at his school and all across the district.

“As quickly as spring sports began, they’ve come to an abrupt halt. During these difficult times for our nation, and the world as a whole, I didn’t want your accomplishments and contributions to go unnoticed,” Whitley’s letter began.

“I remember many specific events from my senior year as an athlete and I am truly sorry that many of you may not have the opportunity to add more memories to your high school athletic careers.”

“As student-athletes, you are constantly finding ways to overcome obstacles. You handle pressure in the classroom, on the game field and at home each day,” Whitley wrote. “That has prepared you to deal with the difficult times that are to come. I have no doubt that the future holds great things for each of you. I sincerely hope that our sports seasons will resume.

But in case they do not, I wanted to say the following: Thank you for your dedication to our program over the last four years.”

“The relationships that you’ve built will not be taken away because your season wasn’t completed.”

Sean Whitley, South Stanly AD

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Fitness enthusiasts think outside the gym during coronavirus

By Kelli Kennedy The Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Steve LaTart in Minnesota is thinking of installing a space heater in his basement to recreate the atmosphere of his hot yoga classes now that his gym has closed due to coronavirus fears.

LaTart says it’s part of the “new, weird, strange workout plan” he has devised during a nationwide trend of self-isolation and social distancing as the government recommends limiting gatherings to 10 or fewer people.

Gyms, yoga studios and CrossFit centers around the country are fueling the drive to stay active by offering online classes, some free of charge, or extending trial periods for at-home workouts.

Studio owners and fitness instructors are having to adjust too as they make the shift to teaching online. The Coalition of Health and Fitness Leaders, a group of fitness, nutrition and wellness industry representatives, recently formed in response to the new coronavirus, hosted an online panel Thursday to provide guidance for instructors.

Countless people around the country who have been cooped up inside as their companies mandate work-at-home policies and their fitness centers shut down are getting creative with their workout routines.

Many are turning to online classes, grabbing bleach bottles as makeshift weights, or taking cues from YouTube challenges showing how to do crunches with furniture or turn a kitchen floor into a treadmill by soaping up the tiling.

LaTart’s yoga and warrior

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In this March 20, 2020 file photo, a woman works out near Bayfront Park amid the coronavirus outbreak in Miami. sculpting instructors at Life Time in Minneapolis are still teaching classes. They’ve just moved them from the gym to cyberspace, where they are livestreaming instructions from their website.

LaTart says knowing he can still participate in the classes is keeping him sane.

“I like the idea that this is something that’s normal,” the 38-yearold radio producer said. “This is someone I know. This is something that’s familiar.”

Beth Berglin, 40, a director at a charity in Miami, was used to going to boot camp-style classes four mornings a week. But when authorities began urging residents to avoid gatherings, she and her husband decided to stay at home

as much as possible. Her gym closed earlier this month, but she is staying active through online classes from Burn Boot Camp.

“Part of the reason we exercise is to have that mental break,” she said. “I can’t imagine getting through this without having some form of physical activity.”

In Fort Lauderdale, LA Fitness members were told not to return as they left the gym last Monday night. That scene has played out across the country as state governments have ramped up containment measures. Planet Fitness, Equinox and Life Time Fitness have all said they’re closing outlets for several weeks or indefinitely in response to the coronavirus.

To make up for it, Planet Fitness started “Home Work-Ins,” a series of free, 20-minute classes that don’t require equipment. Erica Lugo, a trainer on the reality television show “The Biggest Loser,” was scheduled to lead one of the workouts.

National chain CorePower Yoga closed its 200 studios, but is offering online classes free until May 31. Taryn Toomey closed her New York studios, but is offering two weeks of free streaming as a public service, which she said has drawn participants from around the globe.

“Lebanon, Germany, Spain, Italy. It’s overwhelming,” Toomey said.

Fitness operations whose core

business has always been online or home-based are also stepping up their game, using the opportunity to capture new clients. AloMoves, an online fitness service linked to the popular apparel line, has seen a 40% increase on its YouTube channel, where it is offering some free workouts.

The at-home workout company obè has had 10 times the number of sign-ups this month compared to last, according to co-Founders Mark Mullett and Ashley Mills. They said the company also has received tons of requests from desperate parents now that schools are being canceled. Last week, obè launched four 10-minute dance and strength workouts for kids 10 and under.

Peloton, a company that sells high-end stationary bicycles and treadmills featuring instructors who give live and videotaped classes, has extended its free trial period to 90 days.

Good diet and exercise can be crucial — for the young and old alike — to maintain sanity and keep the immune system strong against COVID-19. In addition to taking online courses, gym rats might now consider getting outdoors to exercise if they can, said Dr. Joe Khabbaza, a pulmonologist at Cleveland Clinic.

“Simply walk outside in nature,” Khabbaza said. “People can use this as an opportunity to exercise in other ways.”

Toomey encourages those filled with fear over the virus to use exercise as both a physical and spiritual balm. One of the best ways to fight the stagnation of home quarantine, she says, is to “continue to breathe and keep moving and use the medicine of that.”

At sea during pandemic, fishermen return to stormy times

By Julie Watson The Associated Press THE CORONAVIRUS literally traveled over them from Asia to California while they were on the high seas catching tuna.

They were as safe as anyone from the virus doing one of the most dangerous jobs, and now?

Fishermen are returning home to California to find a state all but shuttered and nowhere to sell their catch.

A handful of tuna boats filled with tens of thousands of pounds of fish are now floating off San Diego’s coast as they scramble to find customers. Many wholesalers stopped buying as restaurants were ordered closed except for takeout.

San Diego, once known as the tuna capital of the world, boasts a thriving industry that sells primarily to wholesale buyers and restaurants.

Many are third-generation fishermen, like Nick Haworth.

He pulled up his vessel to a dock in downtown San Diego with 30,000 pounds of big eye tuna and opah. It was selling for $10 a pound to the public, a third of the market price.

Another two vessels planned to sell at the dock over the weekend.

“This is a quarantine special,” a tanned Haworth donning a mask and blue surgical gloves joked as he took orders from people standing 6 feet apart on the dock while seals barked around his boat, the Kaylee H.

When Haworth left a month ago to fish about 600 miles from the coast, the coronavirus was still concentrated primarily in China. The general feeling, he said, was that it was coming under control. As his crew motored farther out to sea, a pandemic was declared, though Haworth didn’t know it because his radio was broken.

It wasn’t until they were returning weeks later and were within 50 miles, or about five hours away, that they picked up a signal for their TV to work and learned from the news of the worldwide closures, including in California and the Philippines, where many of his crew members have family.

California on Friday confined its 40 million residents to home in the strictest response yet.

“The second we saw the news, I knew we were screwed,” Haworth said, as he drove a boat filled with thousands of pounds of fish toward home. The wholesale buyers who agreed to buy the fish reneged, he said.

Haworth was grateful people were lining up — keeping a safe distance apart, of course.

The fishermen were also offering home deliveries.

For the past few years, boats have been allowed to sell from the downtown dock on weekends as part of a large farmer’s market.

Haworth hopes the city will allow the dockside market to stay open regularly during the lockdown.

Local fish advocate Tommy Gomes, known as Tommy the

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Fishing boat captain Nick Haworth, right, carries tuna to a dock for sale Friday, March 20, 2020, in San Diego.

Fishmonger, was helping with the impromptu fish market at the city’s G Street dock, allowing only about a dozen people on the dock at a time.

“Wholesalers are stuck with all this fish and they’re not taking more, so fishermen are in a tight spot,” he said. “This stuff doesn’t get better with age, like beef.”

Jim Silveira, also a third-generation fisherman and owner of Chula Seafood, said one fisherman already had to dump $80,000

worth of squid overboard.

He fears boats will stop going out, crews will be laid off, and when the governor’s shelterin-place order is lifted, it’ll take months to get the supply back.

Silveira was helping a vessel that pulled up to his dockside fish shop in Chula Vista, south of San Diego, with 35,000 pounds of tuna. They decided to package most of what would normally be sold locally and fly it to other states like Florida and Texas.

Wholesaler Dave Rudie of Catalina Offshore bought from another boat with 30,000 pounds, though his restaurant sales have plummeted. He’s offering it to the public for $7.99 a pound at his warehouse.

“I made a commitment to the boat, so I bought the fish and am doing the best I can to still pay fishermen, but it is a challenge, for sure,” he said. “These are strange and unusual times. But I do see some future: We all have to eat.”

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Ruby Robinson

UBY ROBINSON, 87, of Stanfield passed away Wednesday March 18, 2020 at Brookdale Monroe Square. Her funeral will be Friday March 20 at 11 AM at Meadow Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. Due to an order issued by NC Governor Roy Cooper to limit crowd size, this service may only be attended by family, funeral home staff, and guests personally invited by the family.

Born January 23, 1933 in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late Gaither Franklin Huffman and Della Mae Shepherd Huffman and was a member of Meadow Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Locust. Ruby loved to be outside and working in her garden.

Ruby is survived by two sons, Daniel Morrison Robinson (Carrie) of Stanfield and Joel Kenneth Robinson (Cathy) of Huntersville, NC, brothers, Bill and Jim Huffman, sisters, Barbara Whittington and Betty Shetts, grandchildren, Jennifer Kennedy, Lacy Robinson, Jasmine Nicholson, and Brandon Bing, and great-grandchildren, Raelyn Gales, and Josiah and Janessa Nicholson.

In addition to her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Robinson, daughter, Lisa Robinson, brothers, Don and Boyd Huffman, and sisters, Ruth Ashley and Stella Miller.

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Marlene Mauldin

ARLENE PRICE MAULDIN, 79, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Mauldin was born June 17, 1940 in Stanly County to the late Lloyd Clarence Price and the late Flossie Eudy Price. She was also preceded in death by husband, Gerald Davis Mauldin; and daughter, Donna Mauldin Bolick.

A graveside service will be on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Silver Springs Baptist Church Cemetery at 16072 NC 138 Hwy, Norwood officiated by her son, Tom Mauldin.

Survivors include son, Tom Mauldin of Albemarle; daughter, Audrey Mauldin Durgin (Mark) of Salisbury; grandchildren, Trevin Bolick, Kristen Lewis, Allison Bolick, Ashley Marshall, and Amanda Howell; five greatgrandchildren; and sister, Carol Price Smith.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Mauldin family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com

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Fannie Hathcock

ANNIE BELL HATHCOCK, 90, of Locust, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, peacefully at her home.

Fannie was born October 20, 1929 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late John Moore Hatley and Julia Ann Barbee Hatley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby C. Hathcock, brother, John Hatley; and sisters, Gatha Hatley, Helen Linker, Jamie Griffin, Ramelle Hatley and Pauline Hartsell.

The family will hold a graveside service at Locust Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 3:30 pm Friday, March 20, 2020, officiated

by Rev. Ardy Skidmore.

Survivors include daughters, Janna (Nollie) Pressley of Midland, Marla (Michael) Ferris of Albemarle, and Joan (Scott) Hall of Locust, and son Bobby A. Hathcock of Charlotte. Also grandchildren Cameron (Chely) Pressley, Ben Pressley, Lilly Hall, Evan Ferris, Jill Barrier and Kevin (Ashlyn) Pressley, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Fannie affected many people during her life, as she was devoted to her church, her community and her family. She was a member of the Locust Presbyterian Church since 1943, always in attendance whenever she could and she participated in many activities and programs of the church, always willing to help out. She was equally active in her community. She worked as a Teacher’s Assistant for many years at Locust Elementary School, and was fondly remembered by former co-workers and students over the years who often thanked her for her kindness and commitment to education. She also volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels when she retired and assisted in many other community events. She was very close to all of her neighbors as well, always interested in their well-being and offering help to anyone who needed it. Most of all, she was dedicated to family. She loved her husband, Bob, and her children and she worked hard to make their lives and their home better. And she absolutely adored her grandchildren. They were the light of her life. Her love of family extended to all of her relatives her mother and father, her brother and her sisters, distant members, new members, young and old.

They were all a great joy to her and she never hesitated to show her love for them.

Memorials may be made to Locust Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 277, Locust, NC 28097 or Hospice of Stanly County and The Uwharrie, 960 North First St, Albemarle, NC 28001.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Hathcock family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com

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Joseph Ferebee

OSEPH STARRETTE FEREBEE, 101 years old, of Misenheimer passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in Stanly Manor. A private family funeral service and burial are planned and a public memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born February 24, 1919 in Davie County, NC he was the son of the late Joseph Garland Ferebee and Florence Foster Ferebee. He was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII. He was a graduate of Catawba College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a baseball coach and teacher at Boyden High School in Salisbury and professor and coach at Pfeiffer College. He also coached American Legion Baseball in Rowan County for many years.

He was married to the late Melba Willis Ferebee who preceded him in death in 2004.

He is survived by Jomelle Key of Stanly County, Joseph Ferebee Jr. of New London, Richard Hall Ferebee of Wilmington, and Mark Willis Ferebee of Charlotte., 6 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and a sister.

Memorials may be made to the Ferebee Legacy Fund at Pfeiffer University Office of Advancement, P.O. Box 960, Misenheimer, NC 28109-0960.

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Thomas Martin

HOMAS MICHAEL “MIKE” MARTIN, age 63, passed away on March 20, 2020 at the Cabarrus County Hospice House in Kannapolis. A memorial service to honor his life will be held at a later date.

Mike was born in Covington, LA to the late Daniel Martin, Jr. and Emma Martin on January 14, 1957. He was a veteran of the Air Force and retired from the Albemarle Police Department after 26 years of service. After his retirement, Mike continued his law enforcement career as the Director of Security at Stanly Community College in Albemarle.

He impacted many lives during his career and cherished the friendships he had made. Mike enjoyed being outdoors and had a passion for kayaking.

Mike is survived by his wife Dorothy Bligh of Albemarle, sons, Michael Martin (Meredith) and Chris Martin, two sisters, Mary Stire (L.C) of LA and Elizabeth White (Bruce) of LA. In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by a brother, Daniel H. Martin, III. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or to a Hospice organization of your choice.

Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Martin family.

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Isabelle Eudy

SABELLE HAHN EUDY, 98, of Oakboro, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Mrs. Eudy was born November 21, 1921 in Stanly County to the late Crowell Cleveland Hahn and the late Sarah Ann Crayton Hahn. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Ray “Dick” Eudy; sisters, Effie Beatrice Hahn Helms and Nola Mae Hahn Broadway, and brothers, Clyde Hahn, Reece Vaughn Hahn and Horace Cleveland Hahn. She was also preceded by her nephew, John Monroe Bowers who devoted many years caring for Dick and Belle.

Belle worked at Cannon Mills her entire life and enjoyed gardening,especially growing rare irises, day lilies and roses. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone she met, but was never afraid to speak her mind.

Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews including her great-nieces, Trish Morgan (caregiver) and Tracy Efird; greatgreat nieces, Jessi, Carrie, Karlee, Tori, and Abby; great-great nephew, Preston; and great-greatgreat nephew, Eli. The family would like to give a special thanks to all her caregivers at Stanly Manor over the past two and a half years as well as Barbara and Clarence Owen, her caregivers prior to long term care.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Eudy family.

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Bloomberg to give $18M to DNC; state parties to get offices EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ | AP PHOTO

By Alexandra Jaffe The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mike Bloomberg is transferring $18 million from his presidential campaign to the Democratic National Committee in the largest single such transfer ever.

It’s the latest sign of the billionaire businessman’s continued involvement in the race since ending his own campaign this month because of a lackluster showing in the March 3 primaries. In those Super Tuesday contests, the former New York City mayor won only one U.S. territory.

Bloomberg’s contribution amounts to more than the national party’s typical cash balance. The transfer will help the DNC make up for some of the steep fundraising disadvantage when compared with its Republican counterpart, which routinely has raised tens of millions more than the Democratic organization throughout elec-

tion cycles.

One of the world’s wealthiest men with a net worth estimated to exceed $60 billion, Bloomberg promised throughout his campaign that he would help Democrats try to defeat President Donald Trump regardless of how his own White House bid fared.

The Bloomberg campaign, which hired a staff of 2,400 people across 43 states, will also transfer its offices in six pivotal states to the Democratic parties in those states, to help accelerate their hiring and organizing. Those states are Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Former Bloomberg campaign staffers in those offices will continue to be paid by his campaign through the first week in April and have full benefits through the end of April. Bloomberg had promised staffers when they were hired that they would be paid through November, but earlier this month

Former Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg waves to supporters as he announces the suspension of his campaign and his endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden for president in New York Wednesday , March 4, 2020. most of his campaign team was told they had been let go and would be paid only through the end of March.

DNC officials said Bloomberg’s money and real-estate transfers would be used to expand the party’s 12-state battleground program, with a focus on hiring additional staffers to work in organizing and data operations. Bloomberg’s former campaign employees will not have any advantage in the hiring process, officials said.

“Mayor Bloomberg and his team are making good on their commitment” to stay engaged through November, said DNC Chairman Tom Perez in a statement. He added that the support will “help Democrats win up and down the ballot” and “help make sure Donald

Trump is a one-term president.”

Bloomberg dropped out of the race March 4, the day after his Super Tuesday disappointment. Since then he has given tens of millions of his own money to various Democratic groups and causes.

Since exiting the race, Bloomberg has contributed $500,000 to Voto Latino to help register Latino voters, $2 million to the group Collective Future to help register African American voters, and $2 million to Swing Left, a group focused on electing Democrats in swing districts.

The DNC’s battleground effort targets Arizona, Georgia, Ohio, Florida, New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. It’s a mix of states that have

flipped back-and-forth between the two parties in recent presidential cycles and a few that have leaned Republican but are expected to be competitive in November.

Though the DNC will never match its GOP counterpart in financial muscle, Perez and party leaders have placed a premium on coordination across the Democratic spectrum this presidential cycle after watching Republican quietly upstage them on data operations and voter outreach in 2016.

Democrats are still putting together a data exchange that will link campaigns, the national party’s voter file and voter information from independent groups such as the Priorities USA Super PAC, a major advertising and voter outreach player for Democratic efforts.

As part of that effort, Bloomberg and every other Democratic presidential candidate who bought the DNC’s national voter file committed to update voter information.

That means, for example, that likely nominee Joe Biden’s presidential campaign will be able to use voter information that Bloomberg’s massive campaign operation gleaned while it was in operation.

Bloomberg’s direct aid to the national party is possible only because he was a presidential candidate. Federal campaign finance laws place caps on how much an individual can give a political party committee. But individuals can loan or contribute as much of their personal money to their campaigns as they want. In turn, presidential campaigns can transfer unlimited sums to official party committees.

Fuel, flour, diapers: Cubans turn to social media for basics

By Andrea Rodriguez The Associated Press HAVANA — “Where to find it?” and “Whatever you want” and “What do you need?”

These are the names of some of the social media groups catering to thousands of Cubans who are using newly available mobile internet to grapple with shortages of basic goods that are worsening under tougher U.S. sanctions.

Armed with internet access on cellphones that came into general use last year, Cubans are forming online chat groups to share tips about where to find dish detergent, chicken, diesel fuel and other scarce essentials. They do so on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook.

Without the chat groups, people would have to “spend all day going around the city” looking for things that they need, said Claudia Santander, a graphic designer who administers a dozen WhatsApp groups at no charge.

Now, for example, someone can ask about a certain product — toilet paper or milk powder or soap — and another person on the chat might reply within minutes to say which store in Havana, the Cuban capital, is stocking it.

“I’ve been able to sort out” diaper

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Claudia Santander, a 31-year-old graphic designer, poses with her mobile phone as others line up to buy goods at the 4 Caminos market in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. and other purchases since joining several social media groups aimed at locating essential items, said Havana resident Laura Vela, who has a young child.

Some of the groups have waiting lists of people anxious to get the benefits of being a member.

WhatsApp limits group chat sizes to 256 people, while other plat-

forms accept thousands.

Shopping through social media is easing life for many on the island, but it may be exacerbating inequality and making things harder for those without internet connections.

Moreover, people get discounts on data if they pay with badly needed dollars through companies outside Cuba, meaning those without U.S.

currency are at a disadvantage.

“A lot of people can’t afford” to buy phone data or a good phone, said Lucía March, a writer. For those who can, she said, “the usefulness is obvious and it’s something that represents, above all, development and also helps open people’s minds a little.”

Cuba doesn’t have classified ads in official newspapers. Some businesses offer sales on the internet, but the social media groups help people grapple almost in real time with constant challenges.

Cooking oil might vanish from shelves, but then it returns and there is no flour. One day there is no butter and the next there is no cheese. Many people, particularly those not getting information from a social media network, can spend hours fruitlessly searching for household items.

Cubans have been used to struggling for the basics since the collapse of their benefactors in the Soviet Union decades ago, but the situation deteriorated in 2019 after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated sanctions. The economic woes of Venezuela, a key provider of oil to Cuba, has also hurt the Caribbean country.

As a result, there have often been long lines at shops as well as rationing of products. Many people

then turned to social media to try to find what they need.

Cuba began to provide data for cellphones in December 2018, and now has more than 3 million lines in service.

It costs the equivalent of $5 for 400MB and $20 for 2.5GB, although more discounts have become available recently. Average monthly salaries are between $20 and $50, although many people receive remittances from relatives abroad.

In recent months, Cuban authorities have started to promote websites — www.compraspacuba. com is an example — that allow people to pay in dollars through Visa and Mastercard for items including flowers, meat, mattresses and air conditioners.

Although the use of such websites is not widespread, they could increase inequality between those with access to dollars and foreign credit cards, and those who don’t, or don’t have relatives living abroad who can help them out.

Some people have used the internet to campaign on issues such as the abuse of women, or to engage in unofficial journalism, drawing criticism from authorities in the one-party state who have warned against any anti-government activism.

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Expanding accommodations at Fort Bragg

This photo provided by the U.S. Army shows large tents The 82nd Airborne Division has established to provide accommodations for up to 600 soldiers, shown March 17, 2020 at Fort Bragg, N.C. In one of Bragg’s remote training areas, large tents have popped up over the last few days to house hundreds of 82nd Airborne Division troops that are returning to the base from Afghanistan and other Middle East deployments.

WHAT’S HAPPENING Distilleries now making alcohol for hand sanitizer

By Allen G. Breed The Associated Press

Forsyth County Broad Branch Distillery is putting its liquor-making skills to good use in the fight against coronavirus by switching to hand sanitizer production. The ethanol produced for whiskey can be converted to battle germs. Broad Branch is focused on giving out its sanitizer free to the public, up to two bottles per person, while asking for donations to the Lynne H. Berry School Buddies Fund. Old Nick Williams Farm and Distillery in Lewisville is donating its cleaning products, along with Durham Distillery and others, to hospitality businesses.

AP

Virus postpones former coach’s sentencing for fatal punch Forsyth County The sentencing of former Wake Forest assistant basketball coach Jamill Jones, convicted of assault for fatally punching a man in New York City, has been postponed from March 18 to June 16 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jones was convicted of assault last month and faces up to a year in prison when he is sentenced. Authorities said Sandor Szabo banged on the window of Jones’ SUV. Jones got out, punched Szabo and sped off. Szabo fell, hit his head and later died at a hospital. Jones testified that he hit Szabo in self-defense and to protect his then-fiancée.

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Fighting fear with beer: Virus spurs curbside beer sales

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WAKE FOREST — Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name. But with the new coronavirus popping up all over the country, a trip to your favorite tap room isn’t in the offing.

So breweries are stepping up, offering curbside growlers to stave off the grumbling.

Amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order Tuesday closing all restaurants and bars, except for takeout. But instead of grumbling, Tar Heels are growling. A number of other states around the country have put similar measures in place. But where one door shuts, another door may open, and breweries are finding that’s a car door.

White Street Brewery in downtown Wake Forest, near Raleigh, is offering curbside service for people who bring in growler bottles to be filled with their signature tap beers. They also offer twopint cans called “crowlers.”

Tap room manager Rene Betancourt says the gesture is the brewery’s way of showing appreciation

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An employee at White Street Brewing Company in Wake Forest, N.C., fills a “crowler” can of beer on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. With bars ordered close due to coronavirus, brewers are making sure their customers can enjoy some fresh suds. for customers while helping to stem the spread of COVID-19.

“Beer isn’t a necessity,” she says.

“But … beer is a social thing. So, the fact that we’re having to distance ourselves from each other, and those opportunities are being taken away, I think that is affecting a lot of people.”

For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or mod-

erate symptoms, such as fever and cough, and the vast majority recover in several weeks. But for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause severe illness, including pneumonia.

To help customers make up for some of the fun they’re missing from prohibited barroom gatherings — and to give a boost to flag-

ging business — Austin Beerworks in Texas posted a photo of brightly colored cans and bottles stacked up at a new make-shift drive-thru.

“In accordance with new rules, our taproom is now only able to offer Beer-To-Go,” the brewery said in a tweet. “We set up a drive through tent and are working on preordering online.”

Wolf Creek Brewery in Valencia, California, tweeted: “The brewery/tasting room may be closed for on premise fun; however, you can head on over to @wolfcreekscv for drive through 6-packs, merch, and some delicious food!”

Meanwhile, beer drinkers in Alabama rejoiced when the state’s ABC Commission on Tuesday issued an emergency rule allowing curbside sales of unopened alcohol at restaurants and bars. The move came as the state shut down 78 state-run liquor stores throughout Alabama. The Mississippi Department of Revenue said Tuesday that it would allow package stores to offer curbside pickup of liquor and wine until at least April 30.

In Wake Forest, podiatrist Jim Judge usually comes to White Street a couple of times a week.

So, he popped in to pick up three crowlers to take home.

“Beer is up there with whiskey — which I can’t get here,” he said, when asked where the suds ranked on his list of necessities. “Absolutely above toilet paper right now.

Without a doubt.”

Fighting fear with beer.

Nursing home outbreaks lay bare chronic industry problems

By Bernard Condon The Associated Press NEW YORK — Burgeoning coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes in Washington, Illinois, New Jersey and elsewhere are laying bare the industry’s long-running problems, including a struggle to control infections and a staffing crisis that relies on poorly paid aides who can’t afford to stay home sick.

That came into clear focus at the deadliest single spot in the nation’s coronavirus crisis, the Life Care Center in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland, where federal investigators believe a contributing factor in 35 deaths so far was low-pay workers who came to work with the illness and potentially even spread it to other nearby facilities where they took shifts.

Beyond that outbreak, at least 15 more have died and dozens have been infected at long-term care facilities across the nation, with major outbreaks of 46 infected in the

Chicago suburb of Willowbrook, four deaths in at least two facilities in New Jersey, 13 infected in Little Rock, Arkansas, and 11 infected in Troy, Ohio, with 30 more showing symptoms.

“Nursing homes would always have been ground zero, but given we already have huge staffing shortages, this will be magnified,” said David Grabowski, a Harvard Medical School professor who has studied staffing problems at homes. “It could be worse for today’s nursing homes than ever.”

Most troubling, he said, is that 75 percent of the nation’s nursing homes don’t meet federal suggested minimum levels for staffing and many workers are inexperienced. Four out of five nursing home employees are hourly workers, and given the low wages often leave for retail and restaurant jobs just as they become familiar with proper care procedures.

And staffing problems at the nation’s 15,000 long-term care facilities could only be exacerbat-

ed by the coronavirus crisis, experts said, because lockdowns and school closures have left many such workers with no choice but to stay home and take care of their children.

“We have the most vulnerable people in a situation where ... nursing homes don’t do what they have to do because they are understaffed, not sufficiently trained and there is high turnover,” said Steven Levin, a Chicago lawyer who has sued nursing homes over their practices. “I am extremely frightened.”

Sherry Perry, a certified nursing assistant at a nursing home in Lebanon, Tennessee, has been working through the coronavirus crisis and believes her employer has been taking extra precautions to prevent infections, such as cleaning hand rails multiple times a day.

But she knows the effect worker shortages have on her life — she’s often responsible for the care, washing and feeding of 13 patients

on a given shift.

“It’s challenging. We don’t get to spend as much as time as we’d like with the patients,” said Perry, who after 34 years on the job makes $17 an hour. Those just starting out make $10 or $11. “The work is hard, they’re underpaid and they’re underappreciated.”

At the same time, nursing homes have been struggling to control infections. Nearly 10,000 homes in the U.S. — almost two thirds of the total — fell short on at least one infection control measure over the past four years, according to an analysis of inspection reports by Kaiser Health News. Some “deficiencies” cited seem relatively minor, such as incomplete record keeping. Others are more serious, such as staff not washing hands before helping residents put on a diaper or leaving open sores on a foot exposed to a dirty floor.

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♦ Bacon, Morgan Elisabeth (F/18) Arrest on chrg of 1) Drugs-poss Sched Vi (M), 2) Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 3) Speeding - Exceeding Posted Limit By 15 Mph Or More On Hwy (M), at 6299 Idols Rd/ clouds Harbor Tl, Clemmons, NC, on 3/18/2020 15:25. ♦ BOWEN, DSEAN ANTHONY was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 1069 HIDDEN MEADOW RD on 3/21/2020 ♦ Bowman, Lindsay Jo (F/24) Arrest on chrg of 1) Mv Theft (F), 2) Drug Paraphernalia (M), 3) Ccw (M), 4) Fail To Appear/compl (M), 5) Fail To Appear/ compl (M), and 6) Resisting Arrest (M), at Broad St/second St, Rural Hall, NC, on 3/23/2020 15:54. ♦ Caliman, Brianna Melissa (F/18) Arrest on chrg of Drugs-poss Sched I, F (F), at Cloverdale Av_wb Salem Pw Ra/eb Salem Pw, Winston-salem, NC, on 3/21/2020 14:30. ♦ Cencino Sarmiento, Diego (M/19) Arrest on chrg of Discharging Firearms, M (M), at 370 Cliffwood Dr, Kernersville, NC, on 3/18/2020 13:25. ♦ Clark, Shannon Vanessa (F/35) Arrest on chrg of 1) Poss Stolen Goods (F), 2) Drugs-maintain (M), 3) P/w/i/s/d Sched I (F), 4) Poss Marijuana Misd (M), 5) 9095h3 Traff Cocaine (F), 6) Poss Heroin (F), 7) 90-95h3 Traff Cocaine (F), and 8) Drug Paraphernalia (M), at 3930 Burtis St, Winston-salem, NC, on 3/19/2020 05:45. ♦ Cook, Todd Stephen (M/26) Arrest on chrg of 1) Affray (M) and 2) Affray (M), at 5170 Springhouse Farm Rd, Winstonsalem, NC, on 3/21/2020 18:37. ♦ Cooke, Todd Stephen (M/50) Arrest on chrg of 1) Affray (M) and 2) Assault On Female (M), at 5170 Springhouse Farm Rd, Winston Salem, NC, on 3/21/2020 18:37 ♦ Crisler, Andrew Bryan (M/35) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female (M), at

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OPINION | BEN SHAPIRO

Coronavirus is the ‘Chinese virus’ THIS WEEK, President Donald Trump came under fire for his use of the phrase “Chinese virus” to describe the coronavirus, the source of the new pandemic that has led to a global economic shutdown as well as lockdowns of citizens in every major Western country. That media have somehow found time to hone in on the one issue that matters least — the labeling of a Chinese virus as such — in the middle of an unprecedented planetwide freeze demonstrates the utter unseriousness of those objecting. That the term should be controversial at all is nearly beyond belief. The virus did indeed originate in China. Most of all, that the Chinese government should be shielded in any way from the results of its own pathological and tyrannical misgovernment is perverse beyond measure.

Make no mistake: The Chinese government is chiefly responsible for the explosion of this pandemic. The so-called wet markets of China — the meat markets that often include wild animals ranging from snakes to pangolins — exist for a variety of reasons, ranging from price to superstitious belief in medicinal properties of exotic animals. According to Zhenzhong Si, research associate at the University of Waterloo, “Eating wild animal is considered a symbol of wealth because they are more rare and expensive.”

Whatever the rationale, the communist Chinese government has been exceedingly tolerant of such markets, even though they have now been responsible for the spread of coronavirus, SARS, bird flu, Asian flu and swine fever. The Chinese government has been similarly tolerant of treatment via traditional Chinese medicine rather than evidence-based medicine, which has increased the risk of such diseases.

The same Chinese government now being praised for its extraordinary crackdown on its own citizens — the same government that is said to be imprisoning up to a million Uighurs for no specific crimes — has been unwilling for decades to stop the selling of exotic animals. Authoritarianism obviously doesn’t apply

ing in bed sheets that were stained from a spill from a rectal tube — a recurring problem, two relatives told investigators, because staffers don’t check in enough.

One reason for all the sloppiness, according to Toby Edelman, a senior policy attorney at the Center for Medicare Advocacy: The vast majority of care deficiencies don’t come with a fine.

“One thing this coronavirus has shown is that the enforcement system is way too tolerant of facilities not meeting the standards of care,” she said.

Despite its five-star rating, state inspectors at Life Care in Kirkland last April found infection-control deficiencies following two flu outbreaks that affected 17 residents and staff. A follow-up inspection found that it had corrected the problems.

Several family members and

friends who visited residents at Life Care in the days before the outbreak told The Associated Press that they didn’t notice any unusual precautions, and none said they were asked about their health or if they had visited China or any other countries struck by the virus. They said visitors came in as they always did, sometimes without signing in. Staffers had only recently begun wearing face masks. And organized events went on as planned, including a Mardi Gras party Feb. 26 attended by dozens of residents, visitors and staffers.

Although federal and state health authorities haven’t tied the Kirkland outbreak and infections at 23 other area nursing homes to any one staffer, they found homes in the area were vulnerable because staff members worked with symptoms, worked in more than

to the most obvious solution to a bevy of possible epidemics.

Meanwhile, the Chinese government acted early to shut down the spread of information about the coronavirus, which paved the way for freedom of travel by carriers of the disease. When ophthalmologist Li Wenliang told fellow doctors about coronavirus in an online chat room in December, he was forced to swear by the Chinese government that he had been making “untrue statements.”

He ended up dying of the disease. When further information began to emerge about the coronavirus, the communist government simply lied about it, suggesting that case numbers were not rising — a lie bought by the World Health Organization.

Even now the Chinese government continues to spread propaganda suggesting that the coronavirus originated in the United States. Lijian Zhao, deputy director-general of the Information Department of China’s Foreign Ministry, tweeted a link to an article he claimed had “Evidence that the Virus Originated in the US.” And is it truly believable that China had just 127 diagnosed cases of coronavirus between March 9 and March 16, even as the Chinese government expels American journalists en masse from both China and Hong Kong?

Once this is all over, it’s far past time for Americans to have a serious discussion about the extent to which openness to China ought to be curbed. The Trump administration should consider a travel ban on China until China has verifiably shut down its exotic animals markets, at the very least. The current crisis will cost millions of American jobs, millions more of Americans’ savings and thousands of American lives. To trust the Chinese government after a global betrayal of this magnitude would not only be foolish; it would be immoral.

Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com.

one facility, and sometimes didn’t know about or follow recommendations about protecting their eyes or being careful while in close contact with ill patients.

“They need the money. They don’t have sick leave. They don’t recognize their symptoms. They deny their symptoms,” Dr. Jeff Duchin, public health officer for Seattle and King County, told reporters this week.

Dr. David Gifford, chief medical officer for the American Health Care Association, an industry group, said that such problems can’t suddenly be fixed, and that the outbreaks at nursing homes reflect the nature of the virus, which can be spread by asymptomatic patients, rather than underlying staffing issues.

“Any sort of crisis unmasks systematic problems that have been around for awhile.”

301 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 3/18/2020 12:43. ♦ Evans, Emily Ann (F/24) Arrest on chrg of 1) Larceny-felony (F), 2) Larcenyfelony (F), 3) Fraud-obt Property (F), 4) Fraud-obt Property (F), 5) Purchase Of Vehicles For Purposes Of Scrap (F), and 6) Purchase Of Vehicles For Purposes Of Scrap (F), at 201 N Church St, Winstonsalem, NC, on 3/20/2020 17:55. ♦ Foster, Marcus Antwan (M/35) Arrest on chrg of 1) P/w/i/s/d Sched I (F), 2) Drugsmaintain (F), 3) Possession Marijuana (M), 4) 90-95h3 Traff Cocaine (F), 5) Poss Heroin (F), 6) Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 7) Weap-poss By Felon (F), at 3930 Burtis St, Winston-salem, NC, on 3/19/2020 05:45.

♦ LONG, TYREE RAY was arrested on a charge of ASSLT ON OFF/ST EMP at 108 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR on 3/21/2020 ♦ Moser, Jacob Evan (M/19) Arrest on chrg of 1) Fail To Appear/compl (M) and 2) Probation Violation (M), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 3/18/2020 16:40. ♦ NICOLAS REYES, RAUL was arrested on a charge of CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUN AFTER CONSUMING ALCOHOL (AREA) at 1801 SUNNYSIDE AVE on 3/21/2020 ♦ RANDALL, JUSTIN RYAN was arrested on a charge of 2ND DEGREE TRESPASS at 301 MEDICAL CENTER BV on 3/21/2020

♦ GRAY, DAVIA MIKAEL was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT-SIMPLE at 201 N CHURCH ST on 3/22/2020

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♦ ROBINSON, GREGORY KENNARD was arrested on a charge of DRIVE VEH. WHILE CONSUMING ALCOHOL OR WHILE ALCOHOL IN BODY at 1725 N DUNLEITH AV on 3/22/2020

♦ Hall, Kyra Denise (F/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) Poss Heroin (F) and 2) Poss Cocaine Fel (F), at 201 N Church St, Winstonsalem, NC, on 3/21/2020 22:18 ♦ Joyce, Dylan James (M/25) Arrest on chrg of 1) Mv Theft (F), 2) Resisting Arrest (M), 3) Imp Regis - Expired, Suspended, Revoked, Altered Plate (M), and 4) Operate Vehicle Wth No Iinsurance (M), at Broad St/second St, Rural Hall, NC, on 3/23/2020 15:54. ♦ LANE, DAVID CHARLES was arrested on a charge of MISUSE OF 911 SYSTEM at 1131 WEST END BV on 3/21/2020 ♦ LARRIMORE, JOSHUA GERALD was arrested on a charge of BREAKING/ LARC-FELONY at 201 N CHURCH ST on 3/23/2020 ♦ LEGRAND, LATISHA EVEMOZELLA was arrested on a charge of ASSAULTSIMPLE at 599 N GRAHAM AV / NEW WALKERTOWN RD on 3/22/2020

DEATH NOTICES ♦ Bona Allen IV, 83, of Bermuda Run, died March 21, 2020. ♦ Diana P. Cox, 80, of Lewisville, died March 21, 2020. ♦ Nancy D. Creel, 71, died March 20, 2020. ♦ Bobby Joe Dezern, 80, of Kernersville, died March 18, 2020. ♦ Sherry Ellen Gilmore, 76, died March 18, 2020.

Margaret Jean King Harris, 92, of Kernersville, died March 21, 2020. ♦ Roy Stimpson Henderson Jr., 60, of Winston-Salem, died March 20, 2020. ♦ Lowell Wilson McClure, 74, of Pfafftown, died March 19, 2020.

WEEKLY CRIME REPORT ♦ ANDREWS, BILLY EUGENE was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 201 N CHURCH ST on 3/23/2020

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♦ ROBY, SHAUN MICHAEL was arrested on a charge of VAND-PERSONAL PROP at 899 N MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR/NB 52_N M L KING DR RA on 3/22/2020 ♦ RUCKER, TERESA LYNN was arrested on a charge of ADW-OTHER WEAPON at 2400 DRUID HILLS DR on 3/22/2020 ♦ SLADE, MARY ELIZABETH was arrested on a charge of RESISTING ARREST at 400 N TRADE ST/W FOURTH ST on 3/21/2020 ♦ Taylor, Loyd Carter (M/42) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female (M), at 1505 Lewisville-clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC, on 3/18/2020 18:22. ♦ TUKES, BARBARA ZAKISHA was arrested on a charge of 2ND DEGREE TRESPASS at 909 GILLETE ST on 3/21/2020 ♦ Turner, Travis Landon (M/41) Arrest on chrg of 1) Awik/serious Injury (F), 2) Assault On Female (M), 3) Drug

Paraphernalia (M), 4) Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 5) Ccw (M), at I-40/harper Rd, Clemmons, NC, on 3/21/2020 22:18. ♦ Turner, Travis Landon (M/41) Arrest on chrg of 1) Possesses Count/instrument/ currency (F) and 2) P/w/i/s/d Sched I (F), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 3/21/2020 22:18. ♦ Turner, Travis Landon (M/41) Arrest on chrg of 1) Concealing Mdse (M) and 2) 2nd Degree Trespass (M), at 100 Woodbriar Path, Rural Hall, NC, on 3/21/2020 21:30. ♦ Vasquez, Christy Michelle (F/40) Arrest on chrg of Probation Violation (F), at 5700 Merry Dale Dr, Winston-salem, NC, on 3/22/2020 19:31 ♦ Vasquez, Christy Michelle (F/40) Arrest on chrg of Probation Violation, M (M), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 3/22/2020 22:50. ♦ WALKER, BRANDON DEWAYNE was arrested on a charge of B&E-VEHICLE at 3407 OLD LEXINGTON RD on 3/21/2020 ♦ Walters, Gerry Anson (M/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) Drugs-poss Sched Ii (F), 2) Possession Marijuana (M), 3) Poss Cocaine Fel (F), 4) Fail To Appear/compl (M), 5) Fail To Appear/compl (M), and 6) Fail To Appear/compl (M), at 3930 Burtis St, Winston-salem, NC, on 3/19/2020 05:45. ♦ Walton, Sarah Brynae (F/19) Arrest on chrg of 1) Drugs-poss Sched Vi (M) and 2) Drug Paraphernalia (M), at 729 Bethaniarural Hall Rd, Rural Hall, NC, on 3/19/2020 09:19. ♦ WILKINS, KOA NICOLE was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT-SIMPLE at 201 N CHURCH ST on 3/22/2020 ♦ WINT, RYAN ANTHONY was arrested on a charge of P/W/I/S/D SCHED II at 314 W FOURTH ST on 3/21/2020

♦ Glenda Pardue McDaniel, 75, of Clemmons, died March 22, 2020. ♦ Ruby Lee Smith Milburn, 91, of Forsyth County, died March 19, 2020. ♦ Marty Lee Myers, 62, of Winston-Salem, died March 18, 2020. ♦ Patsy Jean Tuttle Nixon, 81, of Winston-Salem died March 19, 2020. ♦ Juanita Moore Pegram, 84, of Walkertown, died March 20, 2020. ♦ Benny Eugene Pugh, 83, of High Point, died March 20, 2020. ♦ Milton Avery Rhoades, 69, of Winston-Salem, died March 18, 2020. ♦ Tonya Chanee’ Shields, 45, of Winston-Salem, died March 22, 2020. ♦ Randall Lee Stack, 51, of Forsyth County, died March 18, 2020. ♦ Richard Durham Vest, 74, of Clemmons, died March 18, 2020. ♦ Barbara Jean West Wall, 90, of Forsyth County, died March 20, 2020. ♦ Eddie Ray Warner, Sr., 75, of Winston-Salem, died March 21, 2020. ♦ Homer Edward Widener, 85, of Forsyth County, died March 19, 2020.

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SPORTS SIDELINE REPORT NFL

Patriots release longtime kicker Gostkowski Boston The Patriots released kicker and franchise leading scorer Stephen Gostkowski on Monday. The three-time Super Bowl champion has spent his entire 14-year career in New England.

Drafted in 2006, Gostkowski has long passed Adam Vinatieri as the Patriots’ leading scorer with 1,775 points. Only Tom Brady (41), Vinatieri (32) and Jerry Rice (29) have played in more playoff games. His 205 postseason points are second to the 238 points by Vinatieri. Gostkowski, 36, is a two-time All-Pro, and his six Super Bowl appearances are tied for second behind Brady.

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Biggest tourney upsets? NC State’s ‘83 title run hard to top The Cardiac Pack won the NCAA Tournament as a sixth seed with a stunning win over Houston

By Aaron Beard The Associated Press THERE ARE STILL moments, even after nearly four decades, when Ernie Myers has trouble believing it all really happened for his NC State team.

The series of tense upsets.

The airball-turned-buzzer-beating dunk to stun topranked Houston and Phi Slama Jama. And the 1983 national championship that came with it, capping a run unlike anything college basketball has seen before or since.

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“We kind of said we put the madness in March, as in what you see today,” Myers said in an interview with The Associated Press.

“That’s why people watch the tournament, because they want to see the upsets.”

Fans won’t get that chance this year with the NCAA Tournament canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Still, the sixth-seeded Wolfpack’s win is oft-replayed lore every March and CBS was showing the game Saturday as part of a weekend of March Madness classics broadcast to fill the void on what would have been the first weekend of the tournament.

There’s Lorenzo Charles stuffing home Dereck Whittenburg’s missed 30-footer for the 54-52 win against a team with future

NBA greats Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. There’s the late coach Jim Valvano running around searching for someone to hug after just the latest tournament nail-biter for the “Cardiac Pack,” who also edged No. 1 seed Virginia in a regional final to end 7-foot-4 center Ralph Sampson’s college career.

“You’re talking about it gives the fans hope — man, it gives us hope every day that if you don’t give up, anything can happen,” said Cozell McQueen, who had 12 rebounds against Houston then celebrated by climbing to stand atop one of the rims.

“Anything I get involved in … like I tell everybody: let’s just stay the course, let’s just stay focused and let’s see the end result.”

Retired BYU coach Dave Rose,

a captain on that high-flying Houston team, said the pain faded but only weeks later. Memories of missed free throws and a blown second-half lead remain today.

He also noted the game’s added significance: Valvano’s inspirational story ultimately aided the creation of the V Foundation for Cancer Research before his death from the disease in April 1993.

Charles died in June 2011 in a bus crash.

“It’s been with me,” said Rose, who noted he is often identified as a Phi Slama Jama team member.

“For me – this sounds crazy, it’s probably easier for me to say now that I’ve retired – it’s way better to have played in that game and lost than not to have had the opportunity to play.”

Other biggest upsets: 2018, No. 16 UMBC stuns No. 1 Virginia; 2006, No. 11 George Mason beats UConn to reach Final Four; 1991 No. 15 Richmond upsets second-seeded Syracuse; 1985, No. 8 Villanova top Ewing, No. 1 Georgetown; 1966, Texas Western starts five black players, beats allwhite Kentucky for title

SOCCER

Former Real Madrid president dies from coronavirus Madrid Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz died Saturday from the new coronavirus, his family said. He was 76. Sanz had been in intensive care since the beginning of the week while being treated for the virus. Sanz presided over Madrid from 1995 until 2000, leading the club to two European titles, a Spanish league title and a Spanish Super Cup title.

Under Sanz, Madrid ended a 32-year drought in Europe by winning its seventh European trophy in 1998.

Madrid said Sanz was survived by his wife, Mari Luz, and five children.

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Former Bucks GM, Wisconsin coach Erickson dies at 92 Lenexa, Kansas John Erickson, a former Milwaukee Bucks general manager and Wisconsin men’s basketball coach, died last Wednesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 92.

Erickson served as the Bucks’ general manager from 196870. He was in that role when the Bucks won a coin flip with the Phoenix Suns and earned the right to select eventual NBA career scoring leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then known as Lew Alcindor, with the first pick in the 1969 NBA draft. Erickson coached Wisconsin from 1960-68 and posted a 100-114 record.

Erickson ran for one of Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seats as a Republican in 1970 but lost to William Proxmire.

HOCKEY

Men’s world hockey championships canceled Zurich Health concerns and travel bans closing international borders stemming from the new coronavirus pandemic left the International Ice Hockey Federation with no choice but to cancel the men’s world hockey championships.

The decision to cancel the 16-team tournament to be held in Switzerland in May was formally announced Saturday, and essentially wipes out the IIHF’s entire spring calendar of world championship of events. The governing body previously canceled the women’s world hockey championships set to be held in Canada and the men’s Under-18 championship to be played in Michigan next month.

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NC State coach Jim Valvano holds the net aloft after the Wolfpack defeated Houston 54-52 for the national championship on April 4, 1983, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Rivers eager to prove critics wrong after joining Colts The 38-year-old joins fellow NC State alumnus Jacoby Brissett on Indianapolis’ roster

By Michael Marot The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — All Philip Rivers really wanted was a chance to play one more NFL season.

So when the Indianapolis Colts gave him a shot, the eight-time Pro Bowler took it.

Rivers officially ended his 16year tenure with the Chargers on Saturday by signing the $25 million deal he agreed to last week.

“I still love to play, I know I can play at a high level,” the 38-yearold quarterback said on a conference call, acknowledging he was ready to walk away from football if he received no offers.

“It was one of those things where we said if there’s nothing out there, then that’s our answer.

But if there’s an opportunity with a team ... it ended up being with this organization and that made it that much more exciting,” he said.

Rivers, who played four seasons at NC State before being selected fourth overall in the 2004 draft, feels he has plenty to offer even after one of his worst seasons.

He threw 23 touchdown passes, his lowest total since 2007, and 20 interceptions, matching the second-highest total of his career. While some blamed the troubles on a poor offensive line or Rivers trying to do too much to rally the Chargers late in games, others contended his skills were rapidly deteriorating.

Now, with a fresh start, a strong running game and one of the league’s top offensive lines, Rivers insists he will prove the critics

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Philip Rivers signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts after having played his entire 16-season NFL career with the Chargers. wrong this season.

“I feel great and if I feel like I do next year then I’ll be excited to keep on going, depending on how the team feels about it,” Rivers said. “I do want to coach my oldest son (in high school). I have two sons, they’re 12 and eight, so we’ve got a little time. I don’t think you’ll see me in the Tom Brady range, but I feel good and I feel like I can help a team win a championship.”

Rivers suspected he was headed into his first foray in free agency when he tearfully told reporters at season’s end he would not quit. In

February, the Chargers made it official by announcing the two sides mutually agreed to part ways.

So Rivers, his wife and their nine children moved to the family home in northwest Florida and contemplated their options.

Yes, he considered starting his long-desired coaching career even as speculation swirled about potential landing spots.

But Rivers decided he just wanted to keep playing.

And when free agency opened this week, Rivers was hopeful he could reunite with Frank Re-

ich and Nick Sirianni, two of his former position coaches, in Indy.

Reich is starting his third as the Colts’ play-calling head coach while Sirianni continues in his role as offensive coordinator.

They’re hoping Rivers leads them to the playoffs after the Colts stumbled to a 7-9 record last season.

First, he must beat out incumbent stater Jacoby Brissett, who struggled during the second half last season after injuring his left knee. Brissett, like Rivers, is an NC State alumnus.

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STATE & NATION

Bloomberg to give $18M to DNC; state parties to get offices EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ | AP PHOTO

By Alexandra Jaffe The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mike Bloomberg is transferring $18 million from his presidential campaign to the Democratic National Committee in the largest single such transfer ever.

It’s the latest sign of the billionaire businessman’s continued involvement in the race since ending his own campaign this month because of a lackluster showing in the March 3 primaries. In those Super Tuesday contests, the former New York City mayor won only one U.S. territory.

Bloomberg’s contribution amounts to more than the national party’s typical cash balance. The transfer will help the DNC make up for some of the steep fundraising disadvantage when compared with its Republican counterpart, which routinely has raised tens of millions more than the Democratic organization throughout elec-

tion cycles.

One of the world’s wealthiest men with a net worth estimated to exceed $60 billion, Bloomberg promised throughout his campaign that he would help Democrats try to defeat President Donald Trump regardless of how his own White House bid fared.

The Bloomberg campaign, which hired a staff of 2,400 people across 43 states, will also transfer its offices in six pivotal states to the Democratic parties in those states, to help accelerate their hiring and organizing. Those states are Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Former Bloomberg campaign staffers in those offices will continue to be paid by his campaign through the first week in April and have full benefits through the end of April. Bloomberg had promised staffers when they were hired that they would be paid through November, but earlier this month

Former Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg waves to supporters as he announces the suspension of his campaign and his endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden for president in New York Wednesday , March 4, 2020. most of his campaign team was told they had been let go and would be paid only through the end of March.

DNC officials said Bloomberg’s money and real-estate transfers would be used to expand the party’s 12-state battleground program, with a focus on hiring additional staffers to work in organizing and data operations. Bloomberg’s former campaign employees will not have any advantage in the hiring process, officials said.

“Mayor Bloomberg and his team are making good on their commitment” to stay engaged through November, said DNC Chairman Tom Perez in a statement. He added that the support will “help Democrats win up and down the ballot” and “help make sure Donald

Trump is a one-term president.”

Bloomberg dropped out of the race March 4, the day after his Super Tuesday disappointment. Since then he has given tens of millions of his own money to various Democratic groups and causes.

Since exiting the race, Bloomberg has contributed $500,000 to Voto Latino to help register Latino voters, $2 million to the group Collective Future to help register African American voters, and $2 million to Swing Left, a group focused on electing Democrats in swing districts.

The DNC’s battleground effort targets Arizona, Georgia, Ohio, Florida, New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. It’s a mix of states that have

flipped back-and-forth between the two parties in recent presidential cycles and a few that have leaned Republican but are expected to be competitive in November.

Though the DNC will never match its GOP counterpart in financial muscle, Perez and party leaders have placed a premium on coordination across the Democratic spectrum this presidential cycle after watching Republican quietly upstage them on data operations and voter outreach in 2016.

Democrats are still putting together a data exchange that will link campaigns, the national party’s voter file and voter information from independent groups such as the Priorities USA Super PAC, a major advertising and voter outreach player for Democratic efforts.

As part of that effort, Bloomberg and every other Democratic presidential candidate who bought the DNC’s national voter file committed to update voter information.

That means, for example, that likely nominee Joe Biden’s presidential campaign will be able to use voter information that Bloomberg’s massive campaign operation gleaned while it was in operation.

Bloomberg’s direct aid to the national party is possible only because he was a presidential candidate. Federal campaign finance laws place caps on how much an individual can give a political party committee. But individuals can loan or contribute as much of their personal money to their campaigns as they want. In turn, presidential campaigns can transfer unlimited sums to official party committees.

Fuel, flour, diapers: Cubans turn to social media for basics

By Andrea Rodriguez The Associated Press HAVANA — “Where to find it?” and “Whatever you want” and “What do you need?”

These are the names of some of the social media groups catering to thousands of Cubans who are using newly available mobile internet to grapple with shortages of basic goods that are worsening under tougher U.S. sanctions.

Armed with internet access on cellphones that came into general use last year, Cubans are forming online chat groups to share tips about where to find dish detergent, chicken, diesel fuel and other scarce essentials. They do so on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook.

Without the chat groups, people would have to “spend all day going around the city” looking for things that they need, said Claudia Santander, a graphic designer who administers a dozen WhatsApp groups at no charge.

Now, for example, someone can ask about a certain product — toilet paper or milk powder or soap — and another person on the chat might reply within minutes to say which store in Havana, the Cuban capital, is stocking it.

“I’ve been able to sort out” diaper

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Claudia Santander, a 31-year-old graphic designer, poses with her mobile phone as others line up to buy goods at the 4 Caminos market in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. and other purchases since joining several social media groups aimed at locating essential items, said Havana resident Laura Vela, who has a young child.

Some of the groups have waiting lists of people anxious to get the benefits of being a member.

WhatsApp limits group chat sizes to 256 people, while other plat-

forms accept thousands.

Shopping through social media is easing life for many on the island, but it may be exacerbating inequality and making things harder for those without internet connections.

Moreover, people get discounts on data if they pay with badly needed dollars through companies outside Cuba, meaning those without U.S.

currency are at a disadvantage.

“A lot of people can’t afford” to buy phone data or a good phone, said Lucía March, a writer. For those who can, she said, “the usefulness is obvious and it’s something that represents, above all, development and also helps open people’s minds a little.”

Cuba doesn’t have classified ads in official newspapers. Some businesses offer sales on the internet, but the social media groups help people grapple almost in real time with constant challenges.

Cooking oil might vanish from shelves, but then it returns and there is no flour. One day there is no butter and the next there is no cheese. Many people, particularly those not getting information from a social media network, can spend hours fruitlessly searching for household items.

Cubans have been used to struggling for the basics since the collapse of their benefactors in the Soviet Union decades ago, but the situation deteriorated in 2019 after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated sanctions. The economic woes of Venezuela, a key provider of oil to Cuba, has also hurt the Caribbean country.

As a result, there have often been long lines at shops as well as rationing of products. Many people

then turned to social media to try to find what they need.

Cuba began to provide data for cellphones in December 2018, and now has more than 3 million lines in service.

It costs the equivalent of $5 for 400MB and $20 for 2.5GB, although more discounts have become available recently. Average monthly salaries are between $20 and $50, although many people receive remittances from relatives abroad.

In recent months, Cuban authorities have started to promote websites — www.compraspacuba. com is an example — that allow people to pay in dollars through Visa and Mastercard for items including flowers, meat, mattresses and air conditioners.

Although the use of such websites is not widespread, they could increase inequality between those with access to dollars and foreign credit cards, and those who don’t, or don’t have relatives living abroad who can help them out.

Some people have used the internet to campaign on issues such as the abuse of women, or to engage in unofficial journalism, drawing criticism from authorities in the one-party state who have warned against any anti-government activism.