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More arrests, 2 injuries after RNC in Charlotte Charlotte At least seven people were arrested and two were hospitalized during protests after official business session of the Republican National Convention concluded. CMPD officers used pepper spray on demonstrators and made two arrests after a crowd surrounded a burning American flag in the street after 10 p.m. Police accused a protester of pushing an officer off his bike as he tried to put out the fire, according to a statement from the department. Charlotte City Councilman Braxton Winston was present during the encounter and was hit by pepper spray, the Charlotte Observer reported. Monday night’s arrests followed about a dozen others in the days leading up to the convention, including one person who illegally entered a secure area before the event, and a protester who was accused of assaulting a woman and an officer. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forest, Cooper to debate Oct. 14 Raleigh Gov. Roy Cooper has agreed to a mid-October debate against his gubernatorial opponent, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, with the NC Association of Broadcasters. Cooper, who said at a press briefing last week he wouldn’t answer “political questions” at the briefings and said reporters should contact his campaign, did not answer Forest’s challenge for a period of 70 days. Forest responded to the news saying he would also keep pushing for two more debates with CBS 17 and Spectrum News, saying, “North Carolinians deserve a chance to see their leaders debate publicly.” NSJ STAFF

State pension fund reports 6.38% earnings in Q2 Raleigh State Treasurer Dale Folwell reported the state’s retirement plans under his management had gains of 6.38% for the 2nd quarter. Folwell said fund levels as of Aug. 14, 2020, are $107.3 billion, exceeding the Fund’s 2020 high of $106.9 billion in February prior to the COVID-19 economic shutdown. The North Carolina Pension Systems is widely regarded as one of the best funded in the nation. Moody’s Investors Service recently reported that North Carolina’s Retirement Systems, which includes state and local employees, is the best funded in the nation when looking at its Adjusted Net Pension Liability. NSJ STAFF

Lindberg defiant in letter after prison sentence Raleigh In a letter to his company’s executives, employees and customers, Greg Lindberg said he “never asked for any favors” from state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and he plans to appeal to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Lindberg, who was sentenced to more than seven years in prison, was indicted along with three others of trying to give over $1.5 million to Causey’s 2020 campaign in exchange for Causey removing an official from the department that regulated Lindberg’s business. Lindberg wrote that Causey, a Republican, went after him as political retribution because Lindberg supported thenDemocratic Commissioner Wayne Goodwin in the 2016 election. Causey and Goodwin are running again in November. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

EVAN VUCCI | AP PHOTO

President Donald Trump arrives to deliver remarks on the "Farmers to Families Food Box Program" at Flavor 1st Growers and Packers, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Mills River, N.C. Ivanka Trump, center and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, right, applaud.

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State Board of Education Board member called out for offensive tweet Supt. Johnson issues letter to James Ford, questions his ability to lead strategic planning committee

North Carolina Board of Education, Governor Roy Cooper has tasked you to represent all North Carolinians without bias.” In his letter, Johnson wrote that given Ford’s leadership role on the State Board “it is unacceptable to By A.P. Dillon equate middle-of-the-road North North State Journal Carolinians to being racists.” Ford was to the state education RALEIGH — A tweet equating swing and moderate voters to board in 2018 by Gov. Roy Cooper to backfill a seat vacan“white supremacy” by a cy. member of the N.C. State Johnson noted that Board of Education has Eric Davis, the board’s the state’s superintendent chairman, had apof schools questioning the “Many pointed Ford to lead member’s ability to serve of these the State Strategic all students impartially. Planning Committee The tweet in question centrists and that is the “very which contained refer- have other committee charged ences to white supremawith drafting a framecy also included masked titles, work of action to improfanity was issued on too, like opportunities Aug. 17 by board member educators or prove and equity for all stuJames Ford. dents and educators.” “Feeling pretty despon- parents. In Davis has not redent. Forgive the lan- appointing sponded to North State guage, but I’m not watchJournal’s requests for ing this sh*t. I’ll do my you to comment. job on Nov. 3rd, but a few the North “How can you conmins in, it’s clear the @ tinue to serve in this DNC have no idea what Carolina role when you have time it is...NONE! Still Board of equated a large group playing to “swing voters” Education, of sensible constituents aka “white moderates” to racists?” Johnson aka “white supremacy”. Governor asked. Johnson also Def. of insanity,” tweeted Roy Cooper said that Ford’s actions Ford. have “called into ques“Earlier this week, in has tasked tion his ability to consummarizing your disap- you to tinue to lead this compointment with the Demmittee and to serve on ocratic Party, you indicat- represent the State Board of Eded that you believe “swing all North ucation.” voters” and “white moderCarolinians Ford responded in ates” equate to “white suan article in Cardinal premacy.” While “swing without & Pine, which is an afvoters” might not share bias.” filiate of the liberal your political views, Courier Newsroom. they do share our deIn the article, Ford sires for positive changes State Supt. claimed his tweet was a for our communities and Mark Johnson reference to Dr. King’s schools,” N.C. State SuperLetter from a Birmingintendent Mark Johnson wrote in a letter to Ford about the ham Jail (1963), stating that “the text to which I alluded in my tweet tweet. Johnson continued, writing and well-known by those more that “Many of these centrists have than casually familiar with his other titles, too, like educators or parents. In appointing you to the See BOE, page A2

Trump visits Flavor 1st Growers and Packers in Henderson County The president was in North Carolina for the start of the Republican National Convention in Charlotte By Matt Mercer North State Journal MILLS RIVER — President Donald Trump visited Flavor 1st Growers and Packers, a food packing and distribution company in northern Henderson County on Monday as part of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, which supports American farmers and families through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. “Today we’re here to celebrate the incredible work of the farmers and faith leaders and amazing volunteers who are caring for their community through our high-

ly successful Farmers to Families Food Box program,” Trump said. “I just looked at a couple of those boxes, and I said, ‘I want to have something right now.’ The Farmers to Families Food Box Program was authorized by $3 billion in direct purchasing under the CARES Act and was spearheaded by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and adviser to the president, Ivanka Trump. Baptists on Mission, a mission organization and auxiliary to the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, was awarded a contract through the USDA to help distribute the boxes to 200 nonprofits, food banks and faith-based organizations. According to the White House, 70 million family-sized food boxSee TRUMP, page A2

Enforcement of Cooper’s Phase 2 restrictions cause confusion, raises questions Charlotte area clubs and bars received citations and bad instructions while in the mountains, Cooper shuts down an outdoor Alpine slide By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — Reports have arisen of various enforcement agencies issuing citations and conflicting orders to Charlotte-area pubs, clubs and bars in relation to Gov. Roy Cooper’s continued Phase 2 restrictions. Pubs and bars in Charlotte that have kitchens reopened their dining rooms on May 22 along with restaurants as part of Phase 2. Local bars could sell beer and wine to go did so as well, but some of those establishments allege they have been told they have to shut down entirely. There were reports that claimed the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Dept. (CMPD) was handing out citations while others reported Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) officers and Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) agents were involved. It turned out ALE was not involved in those inspections, but CMPD and ABC were. Charlotte television station WBTV reported that there were more than 50 establishments visited by CMPD’s ABC unit. Many of the establishments were private clubs, which were cited for vi-

olations by CMPD but should not have been if they were within the approved guidelines for restaurants detailed in executive order See COOPER, page A2

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City’s actions has arisen in Dare and Currituck counties, resulting in the filing of a federal lawsuit by six property owners whose permanent residences are in neighboring states. Law-enforcement checkpoints have been set up on roads leading into various towns COOPER from page A1and counties. The town of Beaufort has a 141. chokepoint near I-70 to repel The Mecklenburg County ABC non-residents. One needs a valBoard Law Enforcement Diviid formexecutive of government-issued ID sion’s director David with a Carteret County address, McCoy told the Charlotte ObservaerCOVID-19 Entry Pass issued that “Something changed this by theat town documents provweek the or state level,” and that ing anasessential worker “we you are are about confused in this or are are.” performing an essential as you service. ALE is the primary enforceOcracoke is also requiring ment agency responsible for North documentation in order toalcoholgain Carolina laws involving entry to the control, town. lottery and toic beverage The public’s use ofdirectly the Atlanbacco. ABC reports to the tic Oceanbut hasis been banned governor housed in NC by DeAtlantic Salter Path, InpartmentBeach, of Public Safety. dian Beach and Emerald Isle. In Erin E. Bean, Special Agent and aPublic joint press release, officer the towns Information with said “swimming, kitthe North Carolinasurfing, Department ing,” and “non-motorized recreof Public Safety’s Alcohol Law ational water access” aresaid all proEnforcement Division in an hibited. email to North State Journal that Wrightsville there “have beenBeach severalofficials instancalready closed beaches to the es recently where local ABC offipublic but will now also fining cers were mistaken as be ALE speviolators up to $500. If one includes court costs, the fine jumps to $650. Officials in Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro announced on TRUMP from page A1person per April 8 that only one family will be allowed entry into any stores. Children cantoonly ac-in es have been delivered those company themthe if first no other suitneed through two rounds able person can watch them. of the program. Last week,this Cooper a “During timeissued of trial, new containing we’veexecutive seen onceorder and again that the multiple layers of newlies restricstrength of our nation in pations the fewlike retail stores still trioticoncitizens, everyone here allowed or able said. to remain open.so today,” Trump “I’ve met This order begins 5 p.m. manynew of you. Each timeatyou delivApril 13 and for 30 days. er a food boxruns to a family, you show According them that, in to thisexecutive country, order no one 131, only five people per 1,000 is forgotten.” square feetMonday, of retail space or 20% Earlier Trump spoke of marshal posted occupanto fire delegates assembled in Charcy limits canofficial be in abusiness store atmeetone lotte for the time. be placed ing ofMarkings the 2020must Republican Na6 feet apart in areasItwhere peotional Convention. was at this ple gather, checkout lines, meeting thatlike Trump was formaland stores must cleanly nominated for observe reelection along ing Additional recomwithmeasures. Vice President Mike Pence, mendations theassembled order include who spoke tointhe deleplastic gates asshields well. at registers and contact-free checkouts. Trump landed in Fletcher on The order overrides anycrowd loMarine One, with a large cal prohibitions a differ-on gathered to see that the set president ent rate in order the occupancy tarmac. Supporters andto a maintain “uniformity” across smattering of protesters linedthe the state.” As with roads leading to Cooper’s the Flavorprevi1st faous executive orders, municipalicility. tiesPerdue and individual stores can said during hisenreact eventhat stricter measures marks Trump calledthan him described the new after directives. early one inmorning seeing The Carolina-based foodNorth destroyed and milkFresh being Market grocery chain, dumped by farmersstore as the coronastarting April 14,upended will require virus pandemic the all naguests to wearsaid a face-covering of tion. Perdue the president’s some sort. speed, not government “business

THE THOMAS THE WORD: WORD: DOUBTING THE PARABLE OF THE SCRIBE John 20:27-29 (KJV) The Second Sunday of Easter approaches, TheChristians final parable in Matthew the Parable of the scribe. Some scholars don’t consider these final verses and are reminded of 13 theisfirst 27 Then to be a separate When read asJesus a whole, the words serve as their own statement and as a capstone to saith he to Sunday followingparable. Christ’s resurrection. Thomas, Reach hither the met teaching indisciples Matthewafter 13. Our eight-week journey through Matthew 13 also ends this week. The had with displayed most of His Mary thy finger, and behold my chapter teaches that theof kingdom of Heaven is accessible to all but threatened by the work of evil. But,hands; the and reach hither Magdalene alerted them His presence. hand, and thrust it choice ofwas being Christian, according to Christ, is one with real consequences, including “the furnace thy of fire.” Thomas notawith them when they met into my side: and be not Jesus, and he said he would not believe in the This final parable compares the scribes, who know the Old Testament and the Gospels, to a home owner whobut believing. faithless, resurrection until he wounds of that the Bible is essential, in its entirety. combines things oldhad andseen new.the Christ teaches 28 And Thomas the crucifixion for himself. answered and said unto him, My Lord and my Eight days after the resurrection, Thomas Matthew 51-53 God. 29 Jesus13: saith unto had his doubts removed when he saw him, Thomas, because 51 Jesus and examined His wounds. While Jesus saith them, thou hast seenunto me, thou Havebelieved: ye understood Jesus blessed those who believed in His hast blessed all are thesethat things? They say they have not seen, resurrection based on faith, He nonetheless untoyet him, Yea, Lord. and have believed. was willing to prove Himself to Thomas. 52 Then said he unto Thomas had proven a devoted and loyal them, Therefore every scribe currently which is instructdisciple and Jesus did not condemn him for “The Incredulity of Saint Thomas” by Caravaggio (c. 1601–1602, housed ed unto the kingdom in Sanssouci Picture Gallery, Potsdam, Germany). his skepticism.

TRAFFIC from page A1 failed to produce results. In the meantime, some road and bridge projects already have been put on hold. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has slashed its expected construction projects from 131 down to 38 for the upcoming budget year, a $2 billion reduction. Ohio has delayed projects until next year on interstate highways in Columbus and Cincinnati because of the expected decline in fuel tax revenue. Faced with a budget shortfall, Missouri has postponed $46 million for 18 road and bridge projects that had been priorities for local governments. As many as 299 additional projects valued at $785 million could be at risk without federal help, McKenna said. Among the immediate deferments: a new highway interchange to provide direct access to the expanded Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains. The center’s hospital, physician and specialty clinics are among the area’s largest employers, serving about 40,000 patients in eight rural counties of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. The state had allotted more than $1.2 million to cover half the road construction costs. The other half was to come from local

transportation sales tax revenue, which also is down. “We were hoping to bid it out for construction very soon, but then COVID-19 and all that, so that timeline is kind of in the air,” said West Plains administrator Tom Stehn, a former state highway engineer. “It was a high priority for us.” Though ambulances are running as usual and detours are well-marked for visitors, “obviously that direct interchange would be nice,” said Daniel Marshall, chief clinical officer for the South Howell County Ambulance District. The city of Bend, Oregon, the nation’s seventh-fastest growing metropolitan area over the past decade, pulled a $190 million transportation bond off the May ballot. Supporters had concerns about pushing a property tax hike for roads, sidewalks and bike lanes while local businesses are suffering financially and many residents are without work. “They’re going to show up on voters’ day and just glance and think, `I’m not raising my taxes right now, no way!’” said Mike Riley, co-chairman of the Go Bend 2020 Coalition that supported the measure. “We’re going to come back to voters, but now just felt like the wrong time.” Most states have classified road construction as essential work that can continue despite orders

of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure thingstraffic new and old. backups. shutting down certain business- causing major 53 And it camethat to pass, Florida announced it is aces. But some states have not. that when Jesus had work schedules by sevWashington, site of the first celerating finished these parables, on about $2 billion coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., eral weeks departed thence. bridge and road projects. suspended work on 92 of its 100 worth ofhe In Maryland, a westbound active highway projects as a result of a stay-at-home order for lane of the Chesapeake Bay most workers. The halted proj- Bridge near Annapolis recentects include major ones in Seattle ly re-opened to vehicles followand Spokane, as well as improve- ing repairs. The $27 million projments to an Interstate 90 pass ect was completed well ahead of through an avalanche-prone area schedule, partly because of light traffic amid the coronavirus panof the Cascade Mountains. Vermont’s entire $200 million demic. The declining traffic volumes road construction plan for 2020 is on hold, save for a $6 million have been especially large in some emergency repair where a storm of the nation’s most famously conwashed out part of the foundation gested metropolitan areas, such as the San Francisco Bay area. on Interstate 89. Business leaders in the region The longer the delay, the greater the likelihood that some proj- had hoped to put a 1 cent sales tax ects might not get finished this on the November ballot that could raise $100 billion over 40 years year. “Every project is sort of at risk for public transit and transporof running out of quality weather tation projects in a nine-county days to complete the work,” said region. But the coronavirus outJeremy Reed, construction engi- break interrupted work on state neer for the state’s transportation legislation needed to place the measure on the ballot. agency. It now could be 2022, or even Pennsylvania originally halted all road construction work. But 2024, before supporters can make push evangelist for a public vote on it has since allowed work to pro- another “The saidand John ceed on 61 critical projects. About the measure, Matthew theGrubb, officer of the Bay 800 road and bridge projects, at chief operating angel” by Rembrandt Area Council, $7 billion, remain on hold. (1661) ais business-backed a painting in group. of the By contrast, some states have policy advocacy the collection “If we’re in a poorMuseum, economy, taken advantage of a lull in trafLouvre-Lens looks France. like we’re going to fic to speed up transportation which itLens, be in, that would have been an projects. Construction crews have PUBLIC DOMAIN been able to shut down highway awful lot of stimulus and an awlanes during prime hours without ful lot of job creation,” he said.

ate because of a one-size-fits all Please follow for all updates.” cial agents and took enforcement Executive Order,” said Bean. Wilderness Alpine Coaster had mandate from Gov. Cooper.” Meanwhile, in the mountains action on a business which did not Forest, the Republican runalign with ALE’s practices, there- near Banner Elk, state officials been operating safely by requiring from page A1 have demanded the closure of an masks, employing approved clean- ning against Cooper this NovemforeWORSHIP creating confusion.” “ALE special agents did not all-outdoor attraction. The Wil- ing methods and avoiding crowds ber, has been vocal about the detBenham and others showed take any enforcement action re-up derness Run Coaster was told that by scheduling appointments for rimental effect of the governor’s to the the Charlotte clinic Executive after receiv- because they were an “amusement rides. blanket restrictions on businesses garding governor’s ing calls the police were there park and outdoor entertainment” The coaster, located near Sugar as well as Cooper’s poor handling Orders lastthat week in Charlotte,” demanding the group’s mem- business, they were prohibited Mountain, is a veteran-owned and of nursing home outbreaks and Bean wrote in that the email. She also bers leave the area. When theyasre- from operating. operated by Army veteran Eric overly risk-averse plan for reopendistinguished local ABC officers fused to eight wereentities given ci- “With heavy hearts as we have Bechard, his wife Tara and their ing public schools. separate lawleave, enforcement tations Forest announced in June that from ALE.of “violation of emergency taken the measures asked of us to daughter, Ashley Brown. Riders prohibitions and restrictions” — a limit the amount of people com- ascend 770 feet to the top of the he would be suing Cooper over his Bean said that nothing has Class 2under misdemeanor. changed Phase 2 and that ing and other COVID precau- track in a way similar to a ski-lift. executive orders, which he did. “They’re saying there ALE does communicate withwere ABC50 tions, we have to announce we are The fun begins as the coaster car The suit was fast-tracked through there,” on people a regular basisBenham but saidsaid thaton closed until further notice start- heads down the 2,100-foot track the N.C. Business Court, where a the businesses discrepancycontinue betweentohis “some op-ac- ing tomorrow, Saturday Aug 22nd, speeding through straightaways, judge ruled against the requested count and the “official” account. 2020 due to the State of North turns and loops. temporary restraining order. erate solely as private bars against look atExecutive the video. The video Carolina shutting us down stating “If Cooper has 100% of the Disbelief was the reaction from the“Just governor’s Orders.” shows clear evidence. is a lie. “Enforcement action It taken by It we are an amusement park and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest on the closure. power during a declared emergenis special wrong.agents The police department, “This is insanity! The busi- cy,” then the governor also “has ALE with regards to outdoor entertainment and canCharlotte Observer, the mayor’s non-compliant businesses, wheth-of- not operate,” the Wilderness Run ness operates outside in the fresh 100% of the responsibility” for the — they’re all wrong.” er fice criminal or administrative, is Alpine Coaster posted on its Face- mountain air. They distanced results said Forest in a press reTed Cruz (R-Texas), due toSen. the establishment not com- a book page about the closure. “We their customers via reservations. lease after the ruling. friend of Benham’s, tweeted out in sincerely apologize to our patrons They required masks,” tweeted “Ultimately, the people of North plying after training was provided of Order him later day, and guest that have registered and Forest. “Now the heavy hand of Carolina will make the final decion support Executive 141the andsame docucalling the arrest in November,” Forest said. mented warnings to unconstitutional adhere to the had planned to visit our location. government won’t let them oper- sionROBERT CLARK | NORTH STATE JOURNAL and saying, “Because elected Dems are pro-abortion, they are abusing Attendees of Northwood Temple Church in Fayeteville’s 2020 Easter drive-in service listen in on their power—in a one-sided way— their radios from inside their cars as Pastor John Hedgepeth delivers his sermon. to silence pregnancy counselors.” Cruz also put a petition on his site nion from sets, page with A1 sealed wafers and crimination against religious in- ‘drive-in’ services.” which asks spur signatories to “Tell BOE speed” helped the USDA to The very next day, Wilming- cups of juice, but had to call off the stitutions and religious believers,” Democratic Governor Roy Cooper design the food box program to plan to distribute them after word if abortion is ‘essential’ then said Barr in a statement. “Thus, ton police posted that drive-in ser- work.” helpthat farmers recoup some losses the city. pregnancy services in areneed. essential, government may not impose spe- vices “will not be considered a vi- from while helping families Over the last year, Courier News“They do communion, too.introducing Stop discriminating against cial restrictions on religious activi- olation,” so no legal action would room In Ivanka Trump, andsaid its don’t affiliated have been and I’m aasgood man. I try to do ty that do not also apply to similar be taken against the churches, but criticized peoplesaid of faith!” Perdue the adviser and “hyperlocal partisan what the mayor says,” Hedgepeth police still urged “all churches and propaganda” U.S.of Attorney General Wil- nonreligious activity.” daughter the president believes by Gabby Deutch at said. “We’re law-abiding. I want by to “Where a state has not acted houses of worship to continue with the liamprogram Barr has and received flooda of in the has abeen Washington Post. A report do things the way they said and let complaints from religious people evenhandedly, it must have a com- virtual services, including for Eas- OpenSecrets.org staunch advocate since the begincharacterized them know cooperating around the country who, like Ben- pelling reason to impose restric- ter.” ning. Courier andwe’re its affiliates like with Carthem.”& Pine as appearing to be In Fayetteville, drive-in ser- dinal ham, their rights are being tions on places of worship and “Thisbelieve is truly a win-win-win Benham, though, said he will must ensure that those restrictions vices were allowed, and North- “free-standing violated by local and state governprogram,” Ivanka Trump said. local news outlets” notthat be they cooperating withpart Charare narrowly tailored to advance wood Temple Pentecostal Holi- but ments. “You can’t say that about a lot of are “actually of a lotte’s demands hisdeep group A tweetprograms, from Barr’s commu- its compelling interest,” said Barr. ness Church had an Easter service coordinated government especialeffortfor with ties to stop counseling women outside “Religious institutions must not be at 10 a.m. Pastor John Hedgepeth Democratic nications Kerri ly one of thisdirector, scale that was Kupec, mopolitical operatives.” abortion clinic, even but afterFord the told NSJ the church promoted the the said, so “During thisIncorporating sacred week for singled out for special burdens.” bilized quickly. The tweet was public, arrest,tosince heitbelieves the city’s Drive-in church services have celebration and was expecting po- seems many Americans, AG Barr is monAmerican farmers and ranchers, believe was private, writrequests violate the Iletter andfollow spirbeen another touchpoint in North tentially hundreds of cars. The ser- ing itoring govtour regulation of religious empowering workforce, and that, “I confess do not it oflogic the law. Carolina, especially during the vice could be heard on 92.7 FM to the services. Whileinsocial serving families need distancing is — is of a Republican State Su“Heck yeah we are, ofwith course,” policies areas appropriate during Easter season. Wake County gov- allow attendees to sing along to the perintendent about as good it gets.” taking issue priBenham said when asked wheththis emergency, they must beinap- ernment made clear that drive- hymns played inside the sanctuary vate Flavor 1st traces their lineage comments of an unaffiliated er hisBoard groupmember is still present at misthat plied back evenhandedly & not single in services would not be permit- and listen to Hedgepeth’s sermon State farming to 1798 when James over his clinic. “We haven’t stopped. Every out religious Expect action ted. Some churches, like Plymouth from a raised platform outside, all givings Noble Johnson orgs. began farming about the Democratic Parday they’re open, we’re there.” Baptist Church in Raleigh, had while congregants remained in- ty.” DOJ next week!”In 1900, in from Buncombe County. Benham said Ford demand aborplanned to have a drive-in service side their vehicles. On Tuesday, the family movedBarr to announced HenderIn the article, alsofor says the tion hasn’t down, isand his “Other churches are not open. “mere but were forced to cancel, as rehis office filed a statement sonthat County, andhad after eight gennotionslowed that anyone “withgroup offers a social service that They are going to have it by vid- out ported by Carolina Journal. in support of a church in Missiserations, the family continues to bias” is antithetical to equity is federally protected because the Gov. Roy Cooper made clear in eo, or by online streaming, but I work.” sippi after city fined congregrow, pack andthe ship produce. offered housing assishis executive order 121 that reli- wanted to do it live,” Hedgepeth mothers perCarolina. And person for attend“Igants love$500 North I At theare upcoming Sept. meettance, assistance, mening parking lot services. Barr’s gious entities were subject to the told NSJ. “I wanted to do it in a ing, promised my sister-in-law I would thechild-care State Board of Education andto much way they’d never done it. Drive-in. istorship noted that citizens 10-person limitation. saystatement that withalso particular emphaexpected takemore. up additions to I was arrested, while The Wilmington Police Depart- Drive-up. You can still be private the “The permitted to attend nearsis were because Lara Trump has told state’sday social studies standards I was twoofmothers drive-in even with ment put out a similar directive to in your car.” me by more aboutrestaurants, this amazing state as well being as thecuffed, adoption an “eqchose to go onto the Hedgepeth said the mayor sent uity local churches on April 7 on Facetheir windows open. anywhere,” than I think just about framework.” Themobile social ultrastudsound unit andwill both include of them chose book, saying they “prohibit any rules for them to abide by when ies “But even said. in times of emergenIvanka Trump “I may know standards using life for their kids and are now event or convening that brings to- they did their service, including “non-traditional cy,about whenNorth reasonable andthan tempomore Carolina I sources” to teach plugged into and our mentor network,” how many feet apart to have the about rary restrictions are I’ve placed do about New York, and livedon gether more than ten individuals PHOTO slavery racism to include VIA JAMES FORD'S TWITTER ACCOUNT Benham said.of“Two mothers so rights, First Amendment and in one place (indoor or outdoor) at vehicles. Northwood Temple had “perspectives there mostthe of my life. So I love you racial, ethnic,— genwasand it worth it for me? Absolutely.” purchased hundreds time. This prohibition includes statutory law prohibit dis- one all. federal It’s great to be here.” identity minority groups.” State Board of Education board member James Ford. of commu- der,

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NCEdCloud platform crashes twice during first days of remote learning Supt. Johnson says malfunctions are unacceptable; DPI will be having blunt discussions with vendor By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — North Carolina’s online platform which hosts various applications used by teachers and students crashed within hours of the start of the first day of the 2020-21 school year. During the first few hours on Aug. 17, students, parents, teachers and districts all reported issues with logging into the NCEdCloud, the platform used to sign into all of the state’s Home Base services.

Home Base include things such as Schoolnet, PowerSchool, NCEES, Canvas, Imagine Math, and Learning.com. Applications like PowerSchool and Canvas, however, can be accessed separately if needed. The message disseminated by the N.C. Dept. of Public Instruction’s (NCPDI) Home Base social media accounts said that “NCDPI is working with the vendor to determine and address the root cause of the issue.” The statewide outages were quickly spotted by Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest. Gov. Roy Cooper did not react to the crashes or issue a statement. “Meanwhile, the virtual charter schools, which @NC_Governor-controlled Board of Education prohibited from expanding,

are fully up and running. The consequences of the State Board choice to deny additional educational opportunities are already on full display. #ncpol,” tweeted Berger. “Closed schools don’t work for working families. With the entire virtual learning system crashing on the first day — now they don’t work for anyone, period,” Forest tweeted. “When Gov. Cooper orders the entire state to learn remotely, he should expect the entire state to log on to the system. #ncga” While the issues did see resolution, the system crashed again on Aug. 19, prompting N.C. State Supt. Mark Johnson to issue a statement. “It’s bad enough that so many students don’t have the option to attend school in-person, but mal-

“Closed schools don’t work for working families. With the entire virtual learning system crashing on the first day — now they don’t work for anyone, period. When Gov. Cooper orders the entire state to learn remotely, he should expect the entire state to log on to the system.” Lt. Gov. Dan Forest functions of the tool that so many schools use to access remote learning are simply unaccept-

able,” said Johnson. “These are challenging times, and everyone is trying to extend more grace. That’s what Identity Automation, the vendor, got on Monday, the first time their remote learning tool went down.” Identity Automation was selected in 2013 under the tenure of Johnson’s predecessor, June Atkinson. Johnson said that “rest assured that DPI will be having blunt discussions about these failures with the vendor and NC DIT in the days ahead.” Around 68 North Carolina school districts opened on Aug. 17 under Plan C, which is remote instruction only. To put that in perspective with NCEdCloud usage, those 68 districts represent around 69% of the state’s 1.5 million K-12 public school students. North State Journal has inquired if any load or capacity testing of the system was ordered or requested before school started any entity, including the governor’s office. Michael Nicolaides of NCDPI Technology Services did acknowledge our request but has not yet provided any information.

New voting laws revive fight over ballot harvesting By Michelle L. Price The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — As President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign challenged Nevada’s new voting law in court, the president and Republicans argued the rules would facilitate fraud and illegal voting. Chief among their criticisms was a provision allowing “ballot harvesting.” The Nevada lawsuit highlighted a practice that has long fueled Republicans’ suspicions about mail-in voting. The rule permitting a third party to collect and return multiple ballots remains a source of partisan dispute. Those fights are likely to continue up to Election Day as states adjust their laws for the pandemic. One of the recent instances of fraud related to ballot collection happened in North Carolina in 2018, resulting in a congressional election being overturned. More than half of states allow a third party to collect ballots. And political groups and campaigns from both parties have run ballot-collection programs aimed at ensuring voters who are older, homebound, disabled, or live far from U.S. postal services can get their ballot returned. “This is not new ground,” Nevada’s Democratic Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson said in a statement. “Allowing someone to assist a voter in turning in their ballot helps protect vulnerable populations, including our tribal and rural communities.”

"There’s going to be much more need for the use of absentee ballots because of the potential safety concerns of voting in person. ... On the other hand, there are going to be more people who are going to be receiving absentee ballots and more potential for interfering with them.” Richard L. Hasen, a law professor and elections expert at the University of California, Irvine, School of Law, said of the 2020 election Trump and the GOP contend ballot harvesting opens the door for fraud and have fought to restrict it. This has escalated as states prepare for greater reliance on absentee voting or vote-by-mail amid COVID-19. This year, Republicans and Democrats have squared off in lawsuits over the third-party collection of ballots in Pennsylvania, Florida and Minnesota. In Wisconsin, a conservative law firm known as the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty requested that election officials outlaw the process. Though that state’s laws don’t specifical-

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In this Nov. 12, 2018, file photo, ballots are prepared to be tabulated for Maine's Second Congressional District's House election in Augusta, Maine. ly address “ballot harvesting,” officials said they weren’t aware of any efforts to systematically collect absentee ballots in the state and did not impose a rule prohibiting it. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this year struck down a 2016 law passed by Republicans in Arizona that made it a felony for someone besides a voter’s family member or caregiver to return an absentee ballot. While the appeals court sided with Democrats who had sued to challenge the law, the ruling is on hold while the state’s Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the meantime, the ballot collection restriction remains in force for the 2020 election. In Nevada, an easing of ballot collection rules was included in a new law that calls for automatically sending ballots to all active voters this November. Trump’s reelection campaign, the Republican National Committee and Nevada GOP filed a lawsuit last week asking a judge to strike down the law. The complaint makes

a brief mention of ballot harvesting, alleging that it is among changes that “facilitate fraud and other illegitimate voting practices.” Election security experts point to the 2018 congressional election in North Carolina as one of the few instances where there were reports of fraud related to ballot collection. A state probe there found that a political operative illegally gathered ballots and workers testified that they were directed to collect blank or incomplete ballots, forge signatures and fill in votes. Officials overturned the election. North Carolina is among 10 states that generally only allow a family member or caregiver to drop off someone’s ballot, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. California since 2016 has allowed for someone to collect an unlimited number of ballots from voters, though it does bar someone from being paid based on how many ballots they return. California’s law became the source of controversy and GOP criticism after Democrats used the

practice to their advantage in 2018, flipping Republican-held congressional seats after a flood absentee ballots came in before the deadline and were counted after Election Day. “There’s going to be much more need for the use of absentee ballots because of the potential safety concerns of voting in person,” Richard L. Hasen, a law professor and elections expert at the University of California, Irvine, School of Law, said of the 2020 election. “On the other hand, there are going to be more people who are going to be receiving absentee ballots and more potential for interfering with them.” Hasen said that’s particularly true for states like Nevada that plan to send ballots to voters in the mail regardless of whether they requested one. Nevada’s law does not include limits on how many ballots can be collected or restrictions on payment. It does allow someone to be charged with a felony for blocking the ballot from being submitted or failing to return it after being entrusted to do so.

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100 counties, 100 drinks – that’s the goal of one N.C. couple, using Instagram to mark their progress. The account @nccountyseatchallenge is taking followers on a journey across the state, visiting the county seats of all 100 counties, having a beer (or coffee) in each one and learning about the history of the towns and cities. Chase Jones, who along with his fiancée Katrina Kulik is behind the Instagram account, Beer at county seat Coffee at county seat is known to many for the time he spent playing baseball at UNC Chapel Hill. As a freshman in 2006, Jones was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer. Jones beat cancer, and at 23 he to everyone,” said Jones. “Before COVID we had plans to travel started a nonprofit named Vs. Cancer. to the country, but we decided to visit where we can. We enjoy Beginning at just one city a week, the couple has steadily the nature of North Carolina and its incredible history in each made progress – hitting three and five county seats in one county,” he continued. day, in some cases. “It’s so vital for us as humans to do something besides just Since starting the challenge the couple are also finding sitting at home. The more time you spend in different places, artwork and talking to the people who call the areas home. you get to hear the stories of people who have put down roots “I’m a very proud native North Carolinian and will shout that in these counties,” said Jones.

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North Carolina county opposes South Carolina tribe’s casino

McDowell County A pilot was forced to land his small plane on I-40 near Nebo in an emergency landing on Saturday. The plane landed in the eastbound lanes in the early evening. Five different crews of first responders arrived on the scene to assist, but the pilot, whose name was not released but is from Franklin County, was not hurt and exited the plane on his own.

Haywood County Haywood County Schools were closed on Monday after a ransomware attack on district computers. School officials discovered the attack early Monday morning, and the third-party attacker demanded payment to stop the attack. The school held a call with the FBI, SBI and National Guard, among other organizations, to help fend off the attack.

Cleveland County The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 to pass a resolution opposing the $273 million casino project underway by the South Carolina Catawba tribe in Kings Mountain, news outlets reported. Commissioners are worried the plans would hurt investment and jobs provided by the Eastern Band of Cherokee’s two casinos in Western North Carolina. The Catawba Nation has said it has a historical claim to the North Carolina land. South Carolina does not allow gambling. The tribe broke ground on the project last month despite a lawsuit from the Eastern Band of the Cherokees seeking to stop them.

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Knife-wielding man shot during bus barricade

Five dozen pigs recovered from hoarder’s home

Buncombe County Police shot a knife-wielding man who barricaded himself in a city bus. Grant Paul Dalton, 35, was wounded and brought to a hospital. He’s in critical but stable condition. Law enforcement tried to serve him with felony warrants for assault on an officer causing serious injury and larceny of a motor vehicle. The shooting followed more than an hour of negotiation during which Dalton barricaded himself in the vehicle and began stabbing himself in the neck. All passengers were able to be evacuated before he got off the bus and approached officers with the knife in his hand.

Rutherford County Officials rescued at least 60 potbellied pigs from a home in the area. The Rutherford County Animal Rescue team said that 80 pigs were being kept in the home, which belonged to a suspected hoarder. The pigs didn’t have proper food, water or sanitation. About 40 of the pigs were sent to Chase High School’s agricultural program where they would be cared for until they could be adopted by students or community members.

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Ransomware attack closes schools

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Four charged in teen shooting death Wake County Four teenagers have been charged in connection with the shooting death of Veronica Baker, 17, two weekends ago. Baker was shot to death in her car in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant in Garner. Raleigh police said Keyshara Michelle Deans, 19; Nezyiha Zamir Collins, 19; and Tyreek Qumay Rogers, 18, were arrested late Tuesday and charged with felony accessory after the fact to murder. A 17-year-old also was arrested and accused of killing Baker. AP

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ECU moves classes online for fall

Lee County The first day of classes at Lee County High School in Sanford was marred by an online intruder who was able to enter a virtual classroom and display racist and pornographic content viewed by the online students. The attack came in a 10th-grade Spanish lesson for 20 students and lasted about 30 minutes. The school district was using Google Meet, which required an email and code, many of which were reportedly posted on the school website. WRAL

Pitt County East Carolina University will move undergraduate courses online for the remainder of the fall semester, beginning Aug. 26. Undergraduate classes are suspended Monday and Tuesday at ECU to adjust to the change in the schedule. Professional and graduate courses will continue as they are currently operating at ECU. Fall classes began at ECU on Aug. 10. University residence halls will begin moving students out this week through Aug. 30. The university will work with international students, student-athletes and hardship cases who apply to continue to live on campus, the university said.

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Jones County Trevor Edwards, 38, was shot and killed after deputies responded to a domestic call. Jones County Sheriff Danny Heath said the shooting occurred around 9:15 p.m. last Tuesday at a home near Pollocksville. District Attorney Ernie Lee said more than one deputy was involved in the shooting, but no deputies were hurt. Edwards was listed as a resident at the home where the shooting took place. There was no immediate word on whether Edwards was armed. The State Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate the shooting.

LAST WEEK, WRAL accused state Rep. Perrin Jones (R-Pitt) and other Republican lawmakers of perpetuating “social media rumors” and “conspiracy theories” about COVID-19 data. In an article dated Aug. 11, Jones, an anesthesiologist at Vidant Health in Greenville, said a number of his patients who tested positive for COVID-19 originally came to the hospital for a reason other than COVID-19. N.C. Department of Health and Human Services secretary Mandy Cohen responded to Jones that this scenario only happens among “less than 2%” of hospital patients across the state. Cohen’s statement contradicts previous North State Journal reporting, that adult COVID-19 patients took up only 18.7% of in-use ICU beds at the time NCDHHS began publishing more detailed hospitalization data. Still, the Cooper administration refuses to provide data that would back Cohen’s claims that incidental COVID cases are “low.” As of noon, Aug. 22, Vidant Health listed 75 COVID-19 hospitalizations. But that doesn’t necessarily mean COVID-19 is the original reason for those hospital visits, Jones told NSJ. Three or four of his own patients, as he told Cohen last week, were diagnosed with COVID-19 only as an incidental finding. Jones added that he supports efforts to research various COVID-19 treatments and that interjecting narratives “confounds the scientific process.” “I do think it would be good for people in general to ratchet down some of the rhetoric so we can approach this less from a position of fear and panic and more from a position of reason and logic,” Jones told NSJ. In contrast with Jones, Cohen has not worked in a clinical setting since 2012, where she served as an “internist.” WRAL also labeled state Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R-Burke) a COVID-19 conspiracy theorist, after he said he

believes some recent hospital deaths have been misreported as COVID-19 deaths. While it would be difficult to gather statistical evidence on whether or not this claim is true, some anecdotes do exist. Last month, for example, a man in Florida was counted as a COVID-19 death after dying in a motorcycle accident. “You could actually argue that it could have been the COVID-19 that caused him to crash,” Orange County Health Officer Dr. Raul Pino told FOX 35. The department later said it had removed the individual’s name from the COVID-19 death count. When Blackwell asked whether hospitals are getting financial bonuses from COVID-19 deaths, Cohen said they were not. “There are absolutely no bonuses for anyone for having COVID deaths,” she told lawmakers. “That is an absolute misnomer. That is not a true thing. And secondly, deaths are determined by doctors, clinicians. That is how they are reported to us.” Congressman Dr. Greg Murphy (R03), who voted for the CARES Act and spent most of his career in clinical and administrative health care positions, agreed hospitals “are not profiting” from helping COVID patients. Medicare pays approximately $24,000 for COVID patients on a fee-for-service basis, Murphy said. “Even with the CARES act 20% add-on hospitals are not covering the additional costs associated with caring for COVID patients,” he said. “It is important to note that Medicare pays hospitals based on a diagnosis-related group (DRG) which is a standardized payment that encourages cost containment.” Murphy added that N.C. hospitals have lost over $2 billion in revenue through July and spent an additional $1 billion on additional supplies and personnel. The CARES Act also created a $100 billion fund, which is partially used to fund health care providers to treat uninsured patients for COVID. That fund only makes up 30% of the costs hospitals have recently endured, Murphy said.

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Randolph County Diesel, a sea lion at the North Carolina Zoo, died last week after suffering complications from anesthesia during a veterinarian’s exam. Vets were trying to determine what was causing eye pain and loss of appetite and anesthetized Diesel to conduct the exam. The sea lion started having abnormal breathing which led to a heart attack. Diesel had lived at the zoo for five years. WFMY

New book claims to solve Lost Colony mystery

Nonprofit seeks help to repair lighthouse Currituck County The coronavirus pandemic has put the brakes on planned repairs at the 145-yearold Currituck Beach Lighthouse. A nonprofit that runs it is now soliciting donations to finish the work. It would be the lighthouse’s first makeover since being built. Crucial cast iron pieces need repair but were stopped in March and a revenue shortage is making it harder to cover the costs. The Outer Banks Conservationists is asking for help. The group says it needs $345,000 to complete repairs. The tower remains closed to visitors, along with other Outer Banks lighthouses. AP

Dare County The English colonists who settled the socalled Lost Colony before disappearing from history simply went to live with their native friends, the Croatoans of Hatteras, according to a new book. They were never lost, according to archaeologic digs and research of old documents conducted by the author of “The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island,” Scott Dawson. The evidence shows the colony left Roanoke Island with the friendly Croatoans to settle on Hatteras Island. They thrived, ate well, had mixed families and endured for generations. AP

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EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL God’s example and comfort all those in need around us during hope that we will once again enjoy spor itizens mandated that we do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all continue to do what we can to keep our families, gatherings, this difficult time. Through faith and by helping one another, I am gatherings, church services and many m the data. State Republican leaders have, too. services ourselves, and our communities safe. But we should also still continue church in a free confident we will emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary Unfortunately, when certain types ofand questions get asked, there is to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home sacrifices for the greate many more ty were In this same spirit, I COLUMN continue to be inspired by stories humanity are over. | REP. they RICHARD HUDSON sometimes a |disturbing tendency some people to treat those measures are understandable, shouldofalso have an expiration date. EDITORIAL FRANK HILL among | helping BEN SHAPIRO after our own COLUMN osed neighbors neighbors. I wish everyone celebrating Easter, a simply questioning the data and asking when we can start getting back This is all new to Americans, and it is not normal. Not in any way, temporary In Concord, a high school senior named Tanner used his own celebration and pray we can all continu last I to normal as though they are conspiracy theorists or are people who shape, or form. So while we should remain vigilant and stay safe, at money to buy a 3-D printer and plastic to make face shields for necessary safety guidelines and remain sacrifices are sick. otherwise don’t care if they get themselves or others the same time we shouldn’t get comfortable with this so-called “new ed. health care workers out of his own home. through this together. Since when did questioning government normal.” over. at all levels become a bad thing? That is what free citizens living in a free society were supposed Noteither one little bit. WITH MOST STATES under shelter-in-place or stay-at-home fallen into place. I understand the seriousness o to do, last I checked. 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Even more importantly, we have no clue how many Americans past. thesaving worldmost likemillion any other modern nation.5.6 million tons from our of 100 trees and remove of all commerce is now taking place But online through Amazon what also makes me and lose the sleep is how easily everyone has actually have coronavirus. Some scientists suggest that be themore number Benthat? Shapiro, 36, is a gra China has been cheating, stealing, pirating and pillaging American nation’s landfills annually. What could green than online function of every retailer from Walmart to a local vendor. of identified cases could be an order of magnitude lower than the host of “The Ben Shapiro business now for thehas pasthad 30 to years. 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Roy Cooper stated during question what the governm massive 1918 “Spanish flu” pandemic also had its origins in China. measures without immediate fear of rampant inflation and WILLIAMS currency a recent coronavirus press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” if the process of returning back to There is 100% agreement, outside of China, that COVID-19 depreciation. state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. No. The government wor and mandatory masking and social distancing. GIVE POLITICO’S chief Washington originated in Wuhan Province probably from the completely China has to pay for their aberrant ways and decisions through Since when did Republicans’ estimates have been closer to reality, correspondent, Ryan Lizza, some credit. After If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer s unregulated and unsanitary wetarticles markets. 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Authors Helen Pluckrose, James A. decimal dust compared to the $6 trillion+ Marshall Plan we grace are now this disaster.before payments begin. giant office buildings near empty, a de-policed Illinois state legislator into a plausible presidential being unintelligent, such as the roles ge for a Once aand recipient makes successful payments for But solutions that can be implemented — Lindsay and Peter Boghossian say has that also w My first concern as we go along in all this, of course, is my family. Stacey Matthews undertaking tothere save are our own economy, not of defeated enemies as in the It is about time they are expected to operate responsible citizens of Manhattan has been transformed from a garden candidate, an African American whose election played as by I’m Stepin Fetchit and Mantan the prescribed term of the contract, no additional even in this acrimonious political climate. something has gone drastically wrong ermined worried about them catching the virus, and I’m worried I will. After and is a regular contributo into a combat zone. Zoom technology threatens to promised to smooth over racial divisions as the past. the world like any other modern nation. Moreland in the Charlie Chan movies. payments even if(swine they have paid lessthat The first solution beenKennedy referredinto as “skin in suffering inFortunately, academia,those especially certain makeare unnecessary the face-to-face interactions electionhas of John 1960 smoothed overAmerican aspectswithin of racism from therequired H1N1 virus flu) during the 2009 pandemic, China the hasgame.” been cheating, stealing, pirating and pillaging t than the amount of funding they received. Such a policy would call for institutions fields within humanities. They call have always drawn professionals there. Catholic-Protestant divisions. Such hopes buoyed are a part of ourthe history. By the way, I’veHigh been trying to take extra precautions, because all of this Fetchit, brings up real name was now fora the past 30credit years.risk They have made no Mile secret that Teacher’s members’ refusals to return to Obama’s rapturous crowds from Denver’s whose“grievance Lincoln Boththey ISAs andunion skin in the game policies would have share in the of every student these fields studies,” where - business to way too many memories of a painful experience I’ d prefer not to repeat. intend towho replace astothe premier superpower world and school, despite overwhelming that kids Stadium toattend Berlin’s Tiergarten to Chicago’s Grant Perry, was the is first black actor to have many down-stream benefits.evidence Both would put takesthe outU.S. a loan the institution. In in the scholarship not so much based upon tionreplace the don’t and don’t transmit the virus, mayand end up most everyone Parkreserve in 2008. become a truth millionaire. He has a star to But what also makes me lose sleep is how easily has dollarthis as the currency with their renminbi. pressure onget universities to keep tuition low practice, means that universities would be on finding but upon attending promoting school choice. Colleges on anddemand universities The letdown came well before on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and, e over a of the artificial pressure for the hook for some part of student loan debtDonald when Trump offset some social grievances. Grievance scholars going virtual may demonstrate their dispensability. descended that Trump Tower escalator in June in 1976, the Hollywood chapter of higher education. They would also align universities’ students default. Such a policy would require action bully students, administrators number The partisanship that has made Democrats shun 2015. Gallup showed the percentage of Americans the NAACP awarded Perry a Specialand other interests with those of students. Universities would by Congress since student loans are disbursed by the departments into adhering to their (and Republicans embrace) hydroxychloroquine rating black-white relations as very or somewhat NAACP Image Award. s. be invested in student success, not just increased federal government. worldview. The worldview good plunging in Obama’s second term, from 70% in has made Democrats, even those thronging to Despite the nation’s great they promote is L | STACEYBut MATTHEWS enrollment. SomeMatter universities would probably begin Black Lives demonstrations, much more another2013 solution be implemented neither scientific rigorous. Grievance to 51%can in 2015. The 2014 exit locally. poll showed 38% achievements in racenor relations, there to vote by — andwhen pronethey to choose of voters believing “race relations remains racism, namely better guidance tomail students A number of institutions are already giving in it this a country”to offerdetermined studiesinstitutional consist of disciplines such as implausible U.S. Postal conspiracy had “gotten worse” in the lastISAs few years, the widespread practice of treating majors, choose classes and Service take out loans. theories. try: Income Share Agreements (ISAs). are versus 20% sociology, anthropology, gendera studies, Theinnovative actual problem, misstated Donald saying they’din“gotten person group of people differently These solutions will by doPresident what “Free contractual agreements whichbetter.” students receive queer or studies, sexuality and critical race Trump, is that in many states, many ballots may be Plainly, there was a sense of disappointment, of based on their race. Most institutional College” cannot: make students and universities education funding in exchange for a predetermined studies. improperly filled out or not delivered on time. You optimistic and perhaps unrealistic expectations racism is practiced by the nation’s behave more wisely and act together towards the percent of post-graduation income over a certain In 2017of and 2018, authors Pluckrose, can request a postal ballot in Michigan the Friday being unmet. Comments by the president and his institutions higher learning. Eric same goal. That goal is to create educated, wise number of years. The percent of income and number Lindsay and Boghossian started before the election. Good luck getting it delivered by appointees about incidents in Ferguson, Missouri, Dreiband, an assistant attorney general of years can change based upon a student’s major andBut itand productive submitting bogus academic Tuesday. graduates. Only with smart policies and elsewhere probably contributed to this. in the Civil Rights Division of thepapers to Democratic convention speakers areensure blaming surely also reflected continuing poor conditions that incentivize Department of Justice,inrecently wrote student success can we that income potential. academic journals cultural, queer, Trump not stamping out students, the virus, for the and relatively crime because rates in many that Yale University “grants substantial, trulyfor provide value for parents, ISAs are a good deal forhigh students they(not all) colleges race, gender, fat and sexuality studies lockdowns’ economic devastation and for intensified predominantly black neighborhoods. and often determinative, preferences taxpayers and society. are less risky than loans. Imagine a student who to determine if they would pass peer partisan rancor. He’s made mistakes and missteps, Distinctions between Catholics and Protestants based on race.” The four-page letter WITH MOST STATES under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home fallen into place. I understand the seriousness of the virus and the need review and be accepted for publication. but the charges are over the top. Maybe they’re an became less visible after 1960. Distinction between said, “Yale’s race discrimination Acceptance of dubious research that orders thanks to localblacks or state governments, a majority of Americans to take precautions, but I’m uneasy with how people who simply ask attempt to cover up the differences between red and whites did not after 2008. imposes undue and unlawful penalties journal editors found sympathetic to their and blue America, which don’t work to Democrats’ And politically, Obama left us in racially-disfavored are having to adjust to what is beingthe called thepresidency “new normal.” questions about the data, and when thingsoncan start gettingapplicants, back to intersectional or postmodern leftist vision advantage. an America very sharply divided into two countries. including in particular Asian American Some of these orders extend at least through the end of this month. normal are treated in some circles with contempt. Responses to COVID-19 have widened the already and White applicants.” of the world would prove the problem of stay-at-home orders go differences into June.between They’re treated asanalyst thoughforwe as a societylow simply muststandards. accept without Michael Barone is a senior political STVirginia’s OPINION | JEFF TARTE, FORMER NC STATE sharp partisan big cities and theSENATOR Yale University is by no means alone academic Here in North Carolina, Democratic Gov. stated during question whatresident the government when it’s safe to begin thepapers the Washington Examiner, fellow at the tells us about countryside. Democrats haveRoy vastlyCooper overestimated in the practice of institutional racism. Several of the fake research Enterprise Institute and longtime the virus’ death rate and its danger to people Asian students brought a a recent coronavirus press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” if American the process of returning back toco-normalcy. Last wereyear, accepted for publication. The Fat author of “The Almanac of American Politics.” under 75, and have embraced stringent lockdowns discrimination lawsuit against Harvard state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. No. The government works for us, and we have the right to ask those Studies journal hoax paper University and lost.published The judge a held that argued the term bodybuilding If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer stay-at-home orders are in place all over the that the plaintiffs could not prove that was exclusionary andratings should be replaced personal assigned justification for it. And the answers should not be vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them getthe in lower states, such as Michigan, to Asian applicants are the result with “fat bodybuilding, as a fat-inclusive must do this out of an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about of “animus” orperformance.” ill-motivated racial politicized One reviewer It will need to be explained insenator, detail Itohave the been people of this state who when they can get back to providing for their families, will hostility Asiandemand Americans by in place. Elderly persons with underlying conditions said, “I toward thoroughly enjoyed reading this AS OPINION A FORMER state asked GUEST | JESSICA A. JOHNSON Harvard admissions officials. However, are being told to remain jobless and at home for an undetermined answers. would be monitored by health teams for some time, article and believe it has an important many times what I would do regarding the stay-atno one an explanation as amount of timeorder whyinmodels predicting hundreds of thousands of casestelemedicine Leaders the local and state levels should beoffered as forthcoming leveraging andatvirtual hospitals. contribution to makeapplicants to as thethey field and this home North Carolina. The current SAH to why Asian American are reliable. can be withsystem thoseleaders answers vague answers, but answer Led by our major health and— and again, not journal.” order expires on April 29. were deemed to have, on average, North Carolina I would “Our Struggle Is Mythan Struggle: Onegone state along senatorwith recently are has going to and the To date, I’ve whatsaid thewe state asked then withHospital details Association, that give their statements believability. poorer personal qualities white Solidarity have a master plan with primary suppliers and a Feminism as an Intersectional Reply to need to know four things: who is sick, who is not, applicants. An explanation may mandated that we do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all continue to do what we can to keep our families, be that Asian students party less, study more was backup plan for manufacturers in N.C. to re-purpose Neoliberal and Choice Feminism,” who has been sick and who has not. I agree. Public the data. State Republican leaders have,HAPPENS too. ourselves, and our communities safe. But and we should also still continue get higher scores than Notre Dame. With nearly 40and years since UGA’s IS WHAT when God facilities to produce ventilators PPE necessary accepted for test publication bywhite Affilia, a health experts are“THIS coalescing around benchmarks to shows Unfortunately, when certain types of questions get asked, there is to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home students. last title in 2017, you can imagine how my heart up!” to take care of our own demands. An ongoing needs feminist journal for social workers. The follow before rules ease: sustained reductions in new In court filings, Students for date. the College Football Playoff National These are probably not the people words that would a disturbing tendency among some toyou treat thosesank during measures are understandable, also have an expiration g assometimes a assessment would evaluate the re-purposing of they shouldAdmissions paper consisted in part of aFair rewritten cases and deaths, widespread testing, ample hospital argued that the University Championship when the Dawgs lost an overtime expect to be spoken at a pep rally before one of the simply questioning data and asking when we can and start getting back This is all new to Americans, and it is not normal. Not in any way, hotels, empty warehouses and university dorms passage from Mein Kampf. Two other capacity andthe the ability to monitor new patients ss could of North Carolina’s admissions nail biter — 26-23 — to Alabama. biggest high school rivalry football games in the to normaltrace as though they are ofconspiracy theoristsBut orthis arewas people who Fan disappointment shape, or form. So while we should remainpractices vigilant stay safe, atTheir as emergency field hospitals in conjunction with hoax papers were published, including their contacts. areand unconstitutional. about the Big Ten not history the state of Alabama. the strate deployment strategies forfall health care professionals. “Rape Culture anduse Queer Performativity Thesecare are reasonable data points should serve brief stated: “UNC’s of “new race is playing football this haswe turned into outrage rallying for the 1974that game between Woodlawn otherwise don’t if they getcry themselves or others sick. the same time shouldn’t get comfortable with this so-called the oppositeDog of individualized; UNC subject ashospitals parentsnormal.” and protesting inoptions hopes High School and Bank School thatbecome was Virtual andplayers directare primary care at Urban Parks.” This paper’s as a foundation to make decisions toHigh keep everyone lity toSince when did questioning government at all levels a bad uses mechanically to But ensure thatmade conference commissioner Kevin health Warren will before 42,000 fans at Legion Field. would be available through every wasrace dog-on-dog rape. the dog rape safe.isWe notplayed going back to fullinnormal time ThisThat would be are a free thing? what citizens living a free any society were supposed Not one little bit. sound the admission of the vast majority of reverse his decision. This doesn’t appear likely, but There had been a miraculous conversion of the system. Ongoing testing would be implemented. paper eventually forced Boghossian, soon. We are not reopening everything tomorrow. We wonderful time lastmust I checked. underrepresented minorities.” tweets from Ohio State players Master Teague and coaches and high school players on both teamsRigorous 19 to do, statewide antibody testing would be Pluckrose and Lindsay to prematurely out take care of our most vulnerable citizens, and Edward Blum, president of Students during the team picture day revealed duego to along the daring ministry sports chaplain forfirst something My concern as we inbusinesses, all this, of ofnow. course, is my implemented family.Josh I’mProctor Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah once available. themselves. A Wall Street Journal writer we must begin to reopen our e, they for Fair Admissions, said in a news that they are actually looking at the bigger picture. Hank Erwin. Troubled and concerned about the worried about catching the virus, and I’msweeping worried I will. After and is other a regular contributor to RedState and Insurrection. to unite In conjunction regional hadLegal figured what they were doing. Iplayers amthem following a couple data that models Fuller,through release that theout court filing “exposes the Teague, a with running back, tweetedgovernors the hashtags violent racialofunrest was — be suffering from the H1N1 virusThe (swine flu)project during the 2009 pandemic, and cooperation with the White House, I wouldHis Somemagnitude papers accepted for publication Holmes and theBirmingham CDC. models N.C. cases startling of the University #RIDEWITCHRIST and #JesusAintCappin. in protest of school desegregation, and fans that of Carolina’s racialadvocated preferences.” Proctor, a safety, tweeted, “Leavesuch it in ensure N.C. a fair allocation of items inNorth academic journals training coach Tandy to peak between Aprilfirst 20 approached and May 5.Woodlawn been trying takeErwin extra precautions, because all of this bringsteammate up receives d toI’ve is much moreto Blum containswhite male God’s hands all ofstores this God’s plan.” For Gerelds and asked to speak the team about astoventilators from‘cause national to ensure wethose men said like that dogstheir andfiling punishing I would do the following: I would not to extend way too many memories of a painful experience I’ d prefer not repeat. er the significant than statistical evidence for thathistorical shows thatslavery by of you any who peak are not familiar with thewould hip hop JesusApril Christ. can address scenario. There belingo a college students the also SAH order past 29 without But what makes me lose was sleep is howcompelling easily most everyone has an Asian American male applicant in Teague’s tweet, when you “ride wit” someone, Gerelds definitely cut from the old cloth of a quest for a standing directive for rapid response to enable the asking them to sit in silence on the floor in data showing its necessity. It is imperative to keep my. from North Carolina with a 25% this means you can trust and depend on that Southern football coaches, a no-nonsense “yes sir, use of FDA-approved drugs that are experimental in chains during class and to be to Covid-19 hygiene measures in place: such as social championship. chance of getting into UNC wouldexpected see person. no sir” type of guy. He sized up Erwin, a modestrelation to pandemic virus. learn from the discomfort. Other papers distancing, gathering masks, washing, his acceptance probability increase Aa person who’s not “cappin” does not lie or is not lookinglimits, young man whohand walked with a limp and as a Ibusiness could demonstrate the celebrated obesity a healthy life etc. to about 67%morbid if he were Latinoas and a phony. believe that Teague and Proctor areability on a cane, and immediately refused, but Erwin was As long soundpath Covid-19 they wouldTony be choice and advocated treating privately The dates to audaciously lift and reduce or continue to more than 90% if he were African a similar in life hygiene, to that of Woodlawn’s persistent. Gereldson-going gave him five to follow American. as they have shown great maturity minutes, which turnedusing into an hour with almost allowedNathan, to re-enter the economy. I would leanin into conducted masturbation as a form of restrictions need to be determined scientific In 1996, California voterswomen. passed Typically, response to common COVID-19’s impact sports. the entire team coming to the Lord. A black exercising a little sense on on what works and sexual violence against evidence. Suspending and, more concerning, Proposition 209 (also known as the submitted While Nathan did not face a pandemic when he running back named Tony Nathan rose to stardom what is appropriate. Restrictions could be lessened as academic journal editors send violation of individual constitutional rights are California Civil Rights Initiative) that was playing, the nasty racial friction he witnessed at Woodlawn, bringing unity to a racially torn the fourinbenchmarks indicate it is safe to do so. papers out to referees for review. In dangerous exercises regardless of reason. read: “The state shall not discriminate Birmingham was just as vicious and callous community. North Carolina needs to get back to work. recommending acceptance for publication, Our businessesIare on life support. It is imperative against, or grant preferential treatment as what Teague and Proctor’s generation has recently watched the 2015 film “Woodlawn,” For the next 18 months, I would monitor data many reviewers gave these papers to get them opened. 500,000 North Carolinians to, any individual or group on the basis glowing which documents the true story behind the spirited seen with the nationwide George Floyd protests. while reserving the right to return to stronger praise. have signed up high for unemployment in the past three of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national Nathan became the face of a spiritual revival school football seasons of 1973 and ‘74 for the origin in the operation public that connected people through their passion team, its coaches and opponents. began thinking restrictions if necessary. I would put in place a for Political scientist of Zach Goldberg ran weeks. Data indicate N.C. will have 50% of itsI small employment, public education, or public through realizeddata that giving Godand glorybusiness on the aboutunder the nervous uncertainly surrounding specialfootball. team ofHe medical, analytics certain grievance studies concepts businesses (revenue $10M) qualifying for contracting.” California legislators gaveinsights people hope. football played at theMay high school leadersgridiron to provide and advice. The standard the Lexis/Nexis database, to see how often bankruptcy, if they staybeing closed through 15. I and college voted earlier this summer to put the a Woodlawn-like experience happened levels this fall due to the coronavirus pandemic. channels What with if DHHS and County Public Health they appeared in our press over the years. would begin opening businesses in less impacted question to voters to repeal the state’s at Ohio State and spread throughout college This would be a wonderful time for something would continue. I would conduct briefings He on found huge increases in the in usages counties today. to unite players and fans that is much more Officials ban the use of race as a criterion football with players of faith like Teague and with stakeholder groups of government, medical of “white privilege,” “unconscious I would categorize N.C. citizens into four groups: the hiring, awarding public contracts bias,” Proctor? What if, once the coronavirus has ceased, significant than a quest for a championship. and business leaders from across the state, including “critical race theory” “whiteness.” tested positive for Covid-19, hospitalized and in and admissions to publicand universities over 100,000 fans in the Horseshoe were brought Those who know me well would tell you that I am and practice of institutional not justand by their love for the Buckeyes a football fanatic in the purestand form. I hail from federal,together state, county municipal folks (electedbut All restore of thisthe is being taught to college critical condition, immunocompromised have racism under the euphemistic title their love forIChrist? Athens, to the SEC powerhouseand the non-elected). would share the collective and students, many of whom become primary not tested positive, andGeorgia, finally, home healthy individuals “affirmative action.” Wouldn’t from it be great God showed Georgia Bulldogs. varying opinions theseif groups withup? the public. and secondary school teachers who then who have not tested positive. These groups need When social justice warriors use As a fifth indoctrinate our young people. tailored plans on who and grader, how weI followed will carethe forglorious them. era We need hyper transparency in this matter. the terms “institutional racism” or Dr. Jessica A. Johnson is a lecturer in the English of Herschel Walker, the famed running back get ridiculed all the time, except I doubt whether the coronavirusWe need parameters and rules to protect “systemic racism,” I suspect it means department at Ohio State University’s Lima when who helped lead the Bulldogs to the an undefeated Politicians we need them to make monumental decisions. So I caused financial crunch give college vulnerable. The1980 highest at-risk residents, those in that they cannot identify thewill actual campus. season and national championship over and university administrators, nursing homes and prisons, would see tight rules stay ask each of you reading along — What would you do? person or entities engaged in the who are a crossbreed between and jellyfish, practice. However, mostaofparrot what might be called or systemic the gutsinstitutional and backbone to restore academic racism is practiced bytoo the nation’s respectability. Far often, they get much institutions of higher learning. Andcampus BE IN TOUCH of their political support from it is seen by many, particularly the grievance people who are members of the Letters addressed to the editor may be sent to letters@nsjonline.com or 3101 Industrial Dr. Suite 105. Raleigh, N.C. 27609. intellectual elite, as a desirable form of faculty andwho diversity and multicultural Letters must be signed; include the writer’s phone number, city and state; and be no longer than 300 words. Letters may be determining gets what. administrative offices. edited for style, length or clarity when necessary. Ideas for op-eds should be sent to opinion@nsjonline.com. TheE.best hope is lies with boards Walter Williams a professor of of economics Georgemany Masonserve University. trustees, at though as yes-men for the university president. I think that a good start would be to find 1950s or 1960s catalogs. 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In this July 13, 2007, file photo, workers with the Pebble Mine project test drill in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska, near the village of Iliamma.

Report: Trump administration to block proposed Alaska mine The Associated Press THE TRUMP administration plans to block a proposed copper and gold mine near the headwaters of a major U.S. salmon fishery in Alaska, six people described as familiar with its plans told Politico on Saturday. The administration’s rejection of the Pebble Mine project is expected to come after Trump faced pressure to stop it from GOP mega-donor Andy Sabin, Bass Pro Shops CEO Johnny Morris and the his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., Politico reported. “With any government, whether it be Obama or Trump, nothing is certain until it happens, and that’s just the nature of this beast,” Sabin, who has spoken with the president about the proposed mine, said in an interview with Politico. “But I’m fairly certain that you’re

going to get good news.” On Thursday, a spokesman for the project said a decision on whether it should proceed could still be weeks away as work continues on a wetlands mitigation plan. Mike Heatwole, with the Pebble Limited Partnership, told The Associated Press that the company is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to finalize the plan. The agency did return messages seeking comment Saturday. Pebble Limited Partnership CEO Tom Collier disputed the Politico report, “We firmly believe that the implication pushed by Politico that the White House is going to kill the project is clearly in error, likely made by a rush to publish rather than doing the necessary diligence to track down the full story,” Collier said in a statement. “We categorically deny any reports that the

Trump Administration is going to return to an Obama-like approach that allowed politics to interfere with the normal, traditional permitting process. This president clearly believes in keeping politics out of permitting – something conservatives and the business community fully support.” The head of one of the nation’s biggest environmentalist groups said he believes the Trump administration will stop the project. “Pebble Mine has always been the wrong mine in the wrong place,” Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, said in a statement, “This decision marks a key step to save Alaska’s Bristol Bay — the world’s most important salmon fishery which supports more than 14,000 jobs — from billions of gallons of toxic tailings inevitably leaching into its pristine waters. Stopping Pebble Mine was the right decision by the Obama administration in 2014 and we thank the Trump administration for making the right decision today.” Politico reports that three officials say the Army Corps of Engineers office in Alaska plans to hold a conference call on Monday with groups connected to the proposed mine to discuss the decision. Politico says an administration official confirmed the call. The report of a decision to stop the project comes despite an envi-

Pebble Mine has always been the wrong mine in the wrong place. This decision marks a key step to save Alaska’s Bristol Bay — the world’s most important salmon fishery which supports more than 14,000 jobs — from billions of gallons of toxic tailings inevitably leaching into its pristine waters. We thank the Trump administration for making the right decision today.” Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, said in a statement ronmental review the developer of the Pebble Mine saw as strongly in its favor. The corps’ final environmental review of the project in southwest Alaska, released in late July, stated that under normal operations, the alternatives it looked at “would not be expected to have a measurable effect on fish numbers and result in long-term changes to the health of the commercial fisheries in Bris-

tol Bay.” The corps stressed the review was not a decision document. Pebble critics had blasted the corps’ review as deficient, while the Pebble Limited Partnership, which is seeking to develop the mine and is owned by Canada-based Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd., saw it as a laying the groundwork for approval. Pebble critics saw last-minute public support for their cause from Donald Trump Jr. and Nick Ayers, a former aide to Vice President Mike Pence and a senior adviser to the Trump campaign, who promoted the conservation angle. Collier has played up the president’s efforts to promote development. “Every other major project developer and investor in the world is watching whether this administration delivers on its promise to eliminate political influence from permitting,” Collier said in early August. The mine, long a source of controversy and litigation, was seen by many as getting a second wind under the Trump administration. The U.S. Environmental Protection, under the preceding Obama administration, proposed restricting development in southwest Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, which it described as supporting the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world and containing significant mineral resources. Salmon also is a key part of the culture of Alaska Natives who call the region home.

Israeli rivals agree to stick together, prevent new election By Josef Federman The Associated Press JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief coalition partner agreed Monday to delay a fateful budget vote, averting the collapse of their fractious alliance and preventing a fourth election in less than two years. The twin announcements by Netanyahu and the alternate prime minister, Benny Gantz, cleared the way for parliament to delay the budget vote until December. The late-night vote, coming two hours before a midnight deadline, left what has been a troubled alliance intact for at least a few more months. Netanyahu had accepted the proposal on Sunday, seeming to clear the way for it to proceed. But throughout the day, Netanyahu’s Likud party and Gantz’s Blue and White continued to accuse each other of undermining the deal. With the deadline looming, both men announced late Monday that they had instructed their parties to support the proposal. “If we come to elections, blood will be spilled in the streets,” Gantz said in a nationally televised address. The country “needs a government that faces the needs of Israeli society, and not infighting.” Just before Gantz’s remarks, Netanyahu released a videotaped statement, saying: “The last thing

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz issue a statement July 27 at the Israeli Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, Israel. the state of Israel needs now is an election.” After battling to stalemates in three inconclusive elections in under a year, Netanyahu and Gantz agreed to form a coalition government in May in order to spare the country another vote during

the coronavirus crisis. Since then, they have feuded on virtually every issue. In his address, Gantz angrily accused Likud of waging a personal campaign of incitement against him and said that things would have to change. He also ac-

cused Netanyahu, who is on trial for a series of corruption charges, of taking decisions to protect himself, instead of the interests of the country. “I will not allow anyone to undermine democracy,” he said, calling for a new “chapter of cooper-

ation.” “Netanyahu, if you seek to cooperate for the sake of the citizens of Israel, my hand remains outstretched,” he added. “If you intend tricks, or harming the rule of law, I will prevent it.” Under their coalition deal, the rivals faced a midnight deadline to approve a budget. Otherwise, the government would have collapsed, triggering a new election. Monday’s compromise, approved by a vote of 67-37, simply delays the budget vote by several months, setting the stage for a similar showdown at the end of the year. Netanyahu has called for a oneyear budget, citing the challenges and economic damage caused by the coronavirus crisis. Gantz insists that they approve a two-year budget, as agreed upon in their original power-sharing deal. But the crisis has deeper roots in their troubled partnership, the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak and the prime minister’s ongoing corruption trial. Critics have accused Netanyahu of trying to reshape the coalition deal or force new elections in hopes of gaining control over key legal appointments, including the attorney general, state prosecutor and national police chief, with the goal of delaying or canceling his trial. In his statement, Netanyahu said he had pledged not to intervene in the key appointments.

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SPORTS

Q&A with Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson, B3

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LaMelo Ball, the third brother from the basketball-playing family, could be available when the Charlotte Hornets make the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Hornets have options with 3rd overall pick

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NC State outbreak pauses athletics, football opener in doubt Raleigh NC State announced a temporary suspension of all athletic activities on Monday because of a cluster of positive COVID-19 tests within its athletic department. According to figures provided by senior associate athletic director Fred Demarest, the latest round of 693 tests produced 22 new positives among the Wolfpack’s athletes, coaches and staff members. It was not specified which teams have been affected. But because ACC protocols mandate a 10-day quarantine for those testing positive and a 14-day quarantine for those coming into contact with some that have tested positive, there is growing speculation that State’s season-opening football game at Virginia Tech on Sept. 12 may have to be rescheduled. A report from WRALSportsFan.com cites sources suggesting that a move to Sept. 26 — when both teams have open dates — is being considered. Meanwhile, in a letter to season ticket holders, athletic director Boo Corrigan announced that season tickets for the 2020 season have been suspended. While no decisions have been made regarding attendance for games at Carter-Finley Stadium, whatever tickets that might be available will be sold on a single-game basis only.

MMA

Wilmington’s Solecki wins latest UFC fight Las Vegas Wilmington lightweight Joe Solecki defeated Austin Hubbard by rear-naked choke three minutes and 51 seconds into their fight at UFC on ESPN 15 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Solecki won his fifth straight fight to move to 10-2 on his career and 2-0 in the UFC. He has one knockout and seven submissions, all of them coming in the first round.

Charlotte won a lottery spot for the seventh time in history By Shawn Krest North State Journal PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIK MOSES

Erik Moses will be running Nashville Superspeedway for the track’s return to NASCAR Cup Series in 2021.

NC native Erik Moses becomes first black track president in NASCAR history The UNC alumnus and Duke law graduate has worked in nearly every corner of the sports world By Brett Friedlander North State Journal ERIK MOSES GOT into sports administration because of the industry’s “unique ability to bring people together — whether from different backgrounds, socioeconomic circumstances, political perspectives, cultures or even different countries.” It’s a diversity that’s reflected in the Greensboro native’s resume. His credits include negotiating the financing deal that helped bring Major League Baseball back to Washington, D.C., after a 34year absence, helping to bring the first NCAA-sanctioned bowl game to the nation’s capital, working on board of directors of the U.S. Tennis Association’s Mid-Atlantic Section and serving as president of the D.C. Defenders of the ill-fated XFL. This week, Moses added an even more diverse entry — in

“I use the term ‘NASCAR event’ rather than just ‘race’ because that’s what each race weekend is to each track and surrounding community.” Erik Moses, new president of Nashville Superspeedway

the literal sense — when he was named president of Nashville Superspeedway. With stock car racing’s top series scheduled to return to Nashville in 2021, he becomes the first African American track president in NASCAR history. “Anytime that you have the distinction of being the first at anything professionally, you have to recognize the significance of that fact,” Moses said in an interview See MOSES, page B3

THE CHARLOTTE Hornets were one of the three winners in the NBA Draft Lottery, jumping from the sixth spot, based solely on record, to the right to make the third overall pick. It will be the seventh time in the franchise’s split history in Charlotte that the team has made one of the top three picks in the draft, and the results have been mixed. Among the success stories were 1991, when the first overall pick brought the team Larry Johnson, and the following year, when Charlotte took Alonzo Mourning second overall. In 1999, Charlotte took Baron Davis third overall, and in 2004, the then-Bobcats selected Emeka Okafor second. That quartet combined for five All-Star games and two Rookie of the Year awards while in Charlotte. The last two lottery picks, however, haven’t been quite as solid. Adam Morrison, chosen third overall in 2006 — with JJ Redick, Rudy Gay, Kyle Lowry and Rajon Rondo all available — played just 122 games in three injury-plagued seasons with Charlotte. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, picked second overall in 2012 ahead of Damian Lillard and Draymond Green, averaged double figures just twice in seven-plus years with the franchise, and once was in a season when he was limited to seven games due to injury. The Hornets will be looking to get back to the lottery success of the late 20th century this time around, as they pick after Minnesota and Golden State. Here’s a look at the top candidates to be on the board when Charlotte goes on the clock. Anthony Edwards, Georgia: The one-and-done shooting guard is the least likely to fall to the Hornets. Most mocks have him going first overall, although

7 The number of times the Charlotte franchise has held a top-three pick. CBSSports.com’s latest projections have him going to Charlotte third overall. He averaged 19.1 points and 5.2 rebounds for the Dawgs, but he struggled with his shot. His first step and “mature, NBA body” have garnered praise from scouts. James Wiseman, Memphis: The center didn’t get much of an opportunity to show his skills at the collegiate level, battling eligibility issues and eventually leaving the team in December. The 7-foot-1 man in the middle is likely to go second in the draft, but several mocks have him dropping to Charlotte. Despite his size, he’s not a throwback paint player. He has quick feet and athleticism, and he is dangerous in transition. LaMelo Ball, Australian professional league: Buckle up, Charlotte. There’s a good chance that the latest member of the Ball family is still available when the Hornets are ready to pick. Will Michael Jordan pull the trigger on the promising point guard who comes with plenty of family baggage? Any team that takes Ball also gets his father, LaVar, who is outspoken, to say the least. Among other things, he boasted that he would “kill” Jordan in a one-on-one game, which alone might be enough reason for MJ to bring the Ball circus to Charlotte. While he hasn’t been seen much, having left high school to play pro ball overseas, Ball the player may make it worth the trouble of Ball the sideline dad. He’s a 6-foot-6 point guard who can make plays and is deadly from deep. Obi Toppin, Dayton: The power forward is a strong inside player who led the nation in dunks for Dayton. He’s also a See HORNETS, page B3

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TRENDING

Justin Strnad: The former Wake Forest linebacker and captain will miss his rookie season with Denver after he underwent surgery following an injury during the Broncos’ practice Sunday. Broncos coach Vic Fangio said Strnad suffered a dislocated wrist and “other complications” that would keep the fifth-round pick out for the year. Strnad, who was expected to be Denver’s nickel inside linebacker, was an honorable mention AllACC linebacker in his last two seasons with the Demon Deacons.

beyond the box score POTENT QUOTABLES

NBA

Magic forward James Ennis and Bucks forward Marvin Williams were fined $15,000 each by the NBA on Sunday for a fight that led to their ejections from Game 3 of their teams’ first-round playoff series. Williams, who starred at UNC and played the past five-plus seasons for the Hornets before he was waived in February, said he didn’t believe either player should have been ejected.

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“I wanted you here.” Indianapolis Motor Speedway and race team owner Roger Penske on holding the Indianapolis 500 without fans.

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Todd Reirden: The Washington Capitals fired the coach after two seasons that ended with first-round playoff exits. Reirden had been promoted from assistant after Washington couldn’t come to a contract agreement with Barry Trotz after he led the Capitals to its first Stanley Cup in 2018. Washington was eliminated by the Hurricanes in seven games last season and knocked out in five games by the Islanders in the Toronto bubble despite winning the Metropolitan Division both years. Earl Thomas: The Baltimore Ravens terminated the contract of the seven-time Pro Bowl safety after he got involved in a fight with a teammate Friday and did not attend practice Saturday. According to a statement released Sunday by the team, Thomas was released “for personal conduct that adversely affected the Baltimore Ravens.” The action stems from Thomas’ fray with defensive back Chuck Clark at practice after Thomas admittedly blew a coverage assignment.

MLB

NFL

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“Hopefully surgery goes well.” Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez on pitcher Stephen Strasburg, who signed a seven-year, $245 million extension during the offseason, undergoing season-ending carpal tunnel surgery. PRIME NUMBER

18,000 The number of spectators Louisville anticipates admitting at Cardinal Stadium for home football games this season. The plan is subject to change and the school is working with state officials. Season ticket holders will have the opportunity to select seat location from physically distanced sets in priority point order. Louisville opens its season at home Sept. 12 against Western Kentucky and will host Wake Forest in its regular season finale Dec. 5.

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Cal Ripken Jr. revealed last Thursday he is cancer-free after surgery in March to remove a tumor from his prostate. Known as “The Iron Man” for his record streak of playing in 2,632 consecutive games, the 60‑year‑old Hall of Fame shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles was diagnosed with cancer in February.

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Placekicker Graham Gano, who missed last season with a leg injury and was cut by the Panthers in July after eight seasons in Carolina, signed a oneyear deal with the New York Giants last week. The 33-year-old made a career‑long 63-yard field goal as time expired in Carolina’s 33-31 win over New York in 2018.

INDYCAR

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Takuma Sato won his second Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, taking the checkered flags under caution in front of empty stands. Sato became the first Japanese winner of the Indy 500 in 2017, and his win in this year’s 104th running was the first at the track since iconic owner Roger Penske announced he was buying the track and the IndyCar series last November.

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Q&A WITH WAKE FOREST FOOTBALL COACH DAVE CLAWSON

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Dave Clawson on being away from family

and ‘having a blast’ with Wake’s players

The Wake Forest coach has quarantined himself because his wife, a cancer survivor, is high-risk during the pandemic By Brett Friedlander North State Journal IF COLLEGE football is going to be played this season — and it appears as though the ACC is determined to do so despite COVID-19 outbreaks that have forced North Carolina, NC State and other schools into eliminating on-campus classes for the fall semester — sacrifices are going to have to be made. Few, however, have made a more personal sacrifice than Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson. Because his wife, Catherine, is a cancer survivor who is at a higher risk of complications from the coronavirus, Clawson has chosen to isolate himself from her and his family for the duration of the season. “When I’m working, coaching 110 to 120 players and having a staff of 50, I don’t know how I could go home at night and honestly tell my wife I couldn’t have come in contact with (the virus),” he said in June. “I love coaching, but I love my wife more. There’s no way I’m going to do anything that would put her at risk.” With preseason camp underway and the quarantine now in effect, Clawson took time out recently to provide an update on how he, his family and his Deacons are dealing with their unique situation:

What are the logistics of your living arrangements? It’s still summer, so Catherine, Courtney and Eric are somewhere else and I’ve been able to stay at home. My daughter’s going to college, so she’s going to go back (to Davidson) for her senior year. When they come back to move her in, I will stay in a hotel. Then I was going to stay in a hotel or I was even looking about getting one of those sleeping pods and putting it in the office and sleeping there. And then my son’s school decided that they’re going to go online for the first 4-6 weeks, so my wife and son will stay out of town so I can stay at the house. If at any point his school becomes live and in-person, then I’ll get that order for the sleeping pod back up or stay at a hotel. So we’re quarantining from each other. I was able to see her a little bit ago. I quarantined again, took a COVID test and saw them for a quick weekend. But over the last 5-6 weeks, I’ve probably seen them a total of 4-5 days. How has that weighed on you? It’s not fun. I mean, you get married to someone because you enjoy spending time with them. If you’re in a good marriage and you enjoy spending time with your wife, this is hard. But like I’ve said, we didn’t take this as a perspective of complaining or woe is us. People in the military have to do this all the time, and they’re risk-

“The guys are enjoying it and it’s fun. I love being around them. This is probably as much as I’ve enjoyed coaching.” Dave Clawson, Wake Forest football coach

ing their life. You have medical professionals that every single day work with COVID patients and put their lives on the line. I think we’ve had 900 people in our country who are medical professionals that have died from COVID. I’m coaching football. We’ll be fine. It’s not fun. It’s not an enjoyable aspect of it. But it’s the reality of the situation. It’s not a hard decision, it’s just an unfortunate circumstance of COVID. But we’ll get through it. It’s like not seeing your players. When you do get to spend time with them, I’ll probably appreciate it and enjoy it even more — even though I do enjoy it when I do on a daily basis. For me, that’s been the worst and most challenging part of it. It’s been way harder than managing all the protocols we have. You go home at night and look forward to seeing your wife and your kids and to not have that, mentally it’s tough. But I was single the first six years I coached. You just dive completely into your job. What have these first couple of weeks of preseason camp been like on the field? I’m really grateful to our student-athletes. There’s been a

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stretch four who hit 39% of his threes last season. The biggest downside is that he’s already 22, which is getting up there in NBA Draft years. But he would fit in well on Charlotte’s roster and be a solid building block. He wouldn’t be the sexy pick for the Hornets, but he might end up being the right one. The field: While the draft may not be “wide open,” there are certainly some promising players that could jump into the top three depending on their performances in workouts and on Charlotte’s internal scouting. It’s a deep draft for point guards. If the Hornets bypass Ball, or he’s taken in the top two, they could go with France’s Killian Hayes or Iowa State’s Tyrese Haliburton. Hayes likely has the higher ceiling, but at age 19, it could take a while for him to develop. Both are accurate from three. Deni Avdija, a small forward from Israel, is the top international player in the draft. Also 19, he’s got plenty of potential but also room to grow. Auburn forward Isaac Okoro and USC center Onyeka Okongwu are both solid players, although likely not potential home-run picks.

with the North State Journal. “However, I’m not naive enough to believe that I’m the first person of color qualified to run a NASCAR track. “I do believe that my background and experience in building and repositioning organizations for success in light of the very significant demands of reopening the Nashville Superspeedway for a Cup Series race in 2021 made it clear to both Dover Motorsports and me that I would be a good fit for this role.” Moses grew up a UNC fan who lists the Tar Heels’ college basketball national championship in 1993, the year he graduated from Chapel Hill, and attending the 2005 title game in St. Louis as two of his favorite sports memories. He later earned his law degree from Duke. Although he never had more than just a casual interest in

great deal of sacrifice and discipline just to get to where we are right now. My approach right now is that every day is a good day. Every day that our football team is together, where we are able to meet with them, feed them and have practice with them is a good day. So many times we take a long-term approach with our goals. I think right now the focus is just the daily goal of keeping our team safe, healthy, fed, keeping morale up and trying to get to the next day. So far we’ve been able to do that. How confident are you that you will be able to play this season? I think the ACC has handled this wisely in terms of delaying things. We’ll see where we are. I’ve told our team that I’m not 100% sure that we’re going to play. I don’t think anybody is. But based on everything they’ve done and the sacrifices they’ve made, I think it’s worth still trying to play. If we can manage this next segment of getting the students back and try to stay relatively COVID-free, we’ll have an opportunity to play games. If that doesn’t happen, then it’s go-

racing, Moses’ upbringing in the Old North State made him keenly aware of the sport’s importance to its passionate fan base. His association with NASCAR was sparked by his relationship with Mike Tatoian, the executive director of Dover Motorsports, Inc., and the president of Dover International Speedway. The two worked together in helping to bring the Military Bowl to the D.C. area. When Tatoian took Moses to his first NASCAR race in 2019, he was hooked. More than just the action on the track, the 49-yearold lawyer was inspired by the excitement generated by the fans attending the event. “I use the term ‘NASCAR event’ rather than just ‘race’ because that’s what each race weekend is to each track and surrounding community,” Moses said. “That’s what we’re going to do as we bring Nashville Superspeedway back to life, not only when the NASCAR

ing to be challenging and difficult. How is the team handling the uncertainty? We’re having a blast. I have probably enjoyed this last week or two as much as any time in my career. We’re very routine-oriented. We’ve missed spring and we’ve missed all of this stuff. The old adage is that you don’t appreciate something until you don’t have it. There’s an appreciation for being together, for having meetings and for having practice. The guys are enjoying it and it’s fun. I love being around them. This is probably as much as I’ve enjoyed coaching. Has this been the biggest challenge of your coaching career? This is certainly a unique and different challenge. I don’t feel at times like I’m a football coach. All I’m talking about is COVID, wearing a mask, hydrate and health. I go around the football field reminding them to stay 15 feet apart and to keep their mask on. The enjoyment comes from watching the players enjoy competing. We’re dealing with the pandemic. If we can pull this off, how rewarding would that be? But we want to pull it off with minimal risk. If at any point, the medical people say we shouldn’t play, the risk level is too great, we will certainly accept that position. Right now we’re being told by our experts in the ACC that it is safe to continue to try to play.

Cup Series makes its debut at the track in June 2021, but with other varied events as well for Middle Tennessee residents and visitors to enjoy.” Nashville Superspeedway is a 1.33-mile oval built in 2001. It has hosted several NASCAR-sanctioned events, along with some open-wheel competition before attracting the Cup Series back to the area for the first time since 1984. Moses’ leadership in preparing and staging the event is especially significant considering recent events. Earlier this year, NASCAR banned the flying of Confederate flags at its races. Then after an incident at Daytona in which a noose was discovered in the garage of Bubba Wallace, the entire sport rallied around the only black driver on the Cup circuit and increased its effort to fight racism. Moses’ hiring is another step in the right direction, though it’s not the reason he was se-

lected for the job. “While I personally admire many of the positions that NASCAR has taken recently on social justice issues, I am confident that my hiring was driven by the sum total of my experience, knowledge, expertise and the positive results I have achieved in leading other organizations, especially in the sports and live events space,” he said. “Like any successful business, NASCAR wants to constantly increase the number of people the sport reaches and expand the customer base. The actions taken by NASCAR this year, with its ban of the Confederate flag from all properties and its staunch support of Bubba Wallace signals to me the sport’s desire to welcome fans of all different backgrounds and shake off some of the negative stereotypes that may have kept certain fans and other potential fans away from the track and the sport.”

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X-factors for the Panthers in 2020 Here are the players who could determine how close Carolina gets to its ceiling By Shawn Krest North State Journal

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The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated by the Boston Bruins in the playoffs for the second straight year, but the team believes Andrei Svechnikov, left, and Sebastian Aho are foundational pieces it can build a championship team around.

Despite exit, Hurricanes believe best is yet to come Carolina was eliminated from the playoffs by Boston for the second straight year, but the team sees progress and a path to a Stanley Cup By Cory Lavalette North State Journal AS ROD Brind’Amour is fond of saying, every team enters each NHL season with one goal — to win the Stanley Cup. So the fact that the Carolina Hurricanes, a year after reaching the Eastern Conference Final, were dispatched in five games by the same Boston Bruins team that eliminated them a year before means the season fell short of its ultimate goal. Still, the bizarre, one-of-a-kind 2019-20 campaign was a step in the right direction for a franchise that believes it has a bright future. “There’s no question about that. … We definitely closed the gap there,” Brind’Amour said of his team’s performance this year against the Bruins compared to last season’s series sweep. “We certainly felt different this year than last year playing them. The results are the same at the end of the day.” The difference from last year to this year is two-fold. The team feels it upgraded its talent, specifically with late-season trades for center Vincent Trocheck and defensemen Brady Skjei, but more importantly continues to see growth from its young core. So with five days to reflect after the Hurricanes’ season ended, allowing the team’s players, coaches and staff a return to somewhat normalcy with an exit from the NHL’s Toronto bubble, the message was clear: Wholesale changes aren’t needed for Carolina to accomplish its ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup. “We think we’ve made big strides here,” general manager Don Waddell said in the team’s end-of-season press conference held remotely on Monday. “Our younger players have taken another big step this year, and you want to be careful that you don’t get caught up and think you need to make a bunch of changes other than making changes where you always feel like you’re helping your hockey club.” No “young players” represent the hope of the franchise more than Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov, the frequent linemates who — at 23 and 20 years old, respectively — are considered the present and future of a team that thinks it has the makings of a longtime contender. “The talent’s there with those two guys, but what I think excites me — and you’ve heard me say this all the time — is their will to get better,” Brind’Amour said of his two young star forwards. “These guys are not satisfied with where they are individually, and certainly not team-wise. … .. So when you have those two guys, our superstar players and they’re young guys, that’s what makes you excited for where we’re at and where we’re headed.” The truth is, the Hurricanes are unlikely to make any

ground-shaking changes anyway. With the NHL’s salary cap remaining flat the next two seasons due to the financial losses of the coronavirus pandemic, Carolina doesn’t have the space to pursue any high-priced free agents or take on more big-money deals like the Trocheck and Skjei acquisitions. That said, there is still work that can be done around the edges. The Hurricanes defense, admired around the league for its skill and depth, will look both different and the same whenever the 2020-21 season begins. “We think our defense is one of the better defenses in the league, and we want to try to keep the group together as much as we can,” Waddell said. Five defensemen are signed to contracts worth more than $4 million annually, including Brett Pesce — who missed all of the league’s return recovering from shoulder surgery but Waddell said would “100%” be ready for the upcoming season. Then there’s former first-round pick Haydn Fleury, a restricted free agent whose increased physicality and willingness to become more involved offensively during “bubble” hockey had him looking more like the player the Hurricanes expected when they selected him seventh overall in 2014. So unless Waddell can offload one of his defensemen — Jake Gardiner, with three years at an average annual salary just over $4 million, would be the prime candidate but may be difficult to move — it’s hard to see the defense looking much different. That means the team’s three unrestricted free agent blueliners — Joel Edmundson, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Sami Vatanen — are all likely to move on. Carolina does have two wild cards in prospects Jake Bean and Joey Keane, who were both standouts in the AHL last season and could vie for time. At forward, Aho and Svechnikov, along with Teuvo Teravainen, make up a top line that should only improve and become one of the best in the league. The addition of Trocheck gives Brind’Amour a center who can ease the defensive load on captain Jordan Staal while also providing more offense. Rookie Morgan Geekie earned Brind’Amour’s trust and would appear to have the inside track on being the team’s fourth-line pivot. It’s at the wings where things get a little muddy — and where Carolina could use an upgrade. Both Nino Niederreiter (11 goals) and Ryan Dzingel (8) had down seasons that hindered the Hurricanes’ secondary scoring. While conventional thinking seems to be that Niederreiter could bounce back after an “unlucky season,” it was Dzingel who was more snake-bit in his first year in Carolina. Dzingel had a career shooting percentage of nearly 15% entering this year but converted on just 8.2% of his shots this season — a number that would indicate he’s due for a bounce-back year or at least makes him palatable to an-

“We think our defense is one of the better defenses in the league, and we want to try to keep the group together as much as we can.” Don Waddell, Hurricanes GM

other team looking for secondary scoring at a reasonable ($3.375M AAV for one year) rate. Niederreiter, meanwhile, had a dip in shooting percentage (9.6% from 12.1% entering the season) but didn’t suffer as much of a slide as Dzingel. Then there’s Niederreiter’s shot generation — he managed just 115 shots on goal in 67 games after having 103 in just 36 games last season after he was traded to Carolina. With two years at $5.25 million remaining on his contract, the Hurricanes will likely need Niederreiter to relocate his game in 2020-21. The good news is a potential star in Martin Necas, who had 16 goals and 20 assists in his first NHL season and looks the type of a player a team can build a power play unit around. Jordan Martinook and Brock McGinn, who will both be in the final year of their contracts, should be serviceable — if a bit expensive — fourth-line wingers, and Martinook seems unlikely to shoot just 4.5% again and should return to the 10-15 goal range after scoring just twice in the 201920 regular season. With Justin Williams’ return unknown, the Hurricanes will have room to add a winger, and there is a decent market for right wings. Tyler Toffoli, Craig Smith and Jesper Fast could score 15 to 20 goals in a middle-six role. Then there’s 35-year-old Corey Perry. He isn’t the 50-goal Hart Trophy winner he once was but remains one of hockey’s best agitators — see his antics in Dallas’ Game 2 win over Colorado — and he would bring an edge that’s been missing from the Hurricanes for much of the past decade. It’s a role Carolina probably hoped Warren Foegele will have grown into over the past couple seasons, but the restricted free agent’s uneven play — he was mostly invisible play in the Boston series — has raised questions about his long-term upside and future with the franchise. The biggest question remains the goaltending, but the Hurricanes are already bogged down with three one-way deals next year — Petr Mrazek and James Reimer will both be in the final year of their deals, while Alex Nedeljkovic is set to make $737,500 regardless of where he plays — that will cost a total of $7,262,500 against the cap. Unless the team can unload some cap space, it seems unlikely adding another goalie — particularly one like Robin Lehner — is in the budget.

FOR THE Carolina Panthers to have a successful 2020 season, just about every question mark on a roster filled with them needs to have a positive result. The Panthers have lost plenty of talent in the last two years, and this year’s ceiling is likely lower than in recent memory. A winning record and contention for an NFC Wild Card bid would be about the best-case scenario. For that to happen, however, a large number of breaks need to go Carolina’s way. Here’s a look at some of the biggest X-factors on the Panthers roster as the team heads into the home stretch of the preseason. Teddy Bridgewater: It may be obvious, but it’s still true: The team’s new quarterback will need to be up to the challenge. He doesn’t need to make people forget Cam Newton with his onfield performance, especially with Christian McCaffrey available to run the ball, but he needs to provide leadership and consistent production. Bridgewater seems to be off to a good start on that front. He completed his first seven passes in the team’s scrimmage on Saturday and finished 9-of-13 for 159 yards and two touchdowns. He then stuck around to get in extra work long after everyone else hit the showers. Dennis Daley: One of Newton’s biggest problems at quarterback was staying healthy and upright behind a line that frequently changed starters and often provided shaky protection for him. The flux on the offensive line has continued into the Bridgewater era, with the team trading Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner in the offseason. Perhaps the biggest surprise on the line so far in training camp has been at left guard, where Daley — an oft-overlooked sixth-round pick in the 2019 draft — is on track to be the starter. He had time everywhere but center last season and will use that experience and versatility in what he hopes will be a stable spot for him on this year’s offense. John Miller appears to be the choice to start at Turner’s old spot of right guard. Derrick Brown: While the offense has a star in McCaffrey and experienced talent like Bridgewater and the wide receivers, expectations are far lower on defense — as in “worst in the league” low, according to a recent ranking by The Athletic. Brown, a defensive tackle out of Auburn, was

“The moment is not too big for them. They’re rookies, but you wouldn’t think that watching them on the field.” Panthers safety Juston Burris on rookies Tony Pride Jr. and Jeremy Chinn

taken seventh overall in the draft. While it often takes time for interior linemen to find their footing in the NFL, Brown has been one of the pleasant surprises of camp. He has an explosive first step and will benefit from working next to returning veteran Kawann Short. One sportsbook has moved him into the top five candidates for Defensive Rookie of the Year. If Brown can keep playing at this level, it could help the defense play at a higher level than initially projected. Brian Burns: Brown and Burns are intertwined, as the push from the middle that Brown can provide will also help Burns’ pass rushing from the edge, and vice versa. “I need those guys, man,” Burns said of Brown and Short. “They’re going to take up a lot of attention, and hopefully, I’ll have a lot of one-on-ones on the outside.” Burns had a rough rookie year, thanks in part to a cast on his hand that limited his ability to wrap up or control his blockers, and in part to a lack of confidence from then-head coach Ron Rivera. Burns is healthy this year and has put on 15 pounds of muscle thanks to an offseason workout regimen that he claims involved lifting buckets from Home Depot. Troy Pride Jr.: The Panthers brought in free agent veteran Eli Apple to start opposite Donte Jackson at cornerback, but a few weeks into camp, it looks likely that Pride, a fourth-round draft pick out of Notre Dame, may be in line to win that job. He’s impressed coaches with his play thus far. Coach Matt Rhule singled him out for both his demeanor and his versatility playing inside and outside. He’s also impressed teammates. Safety Juston Burris, speaking on Pride and rookie linebacker Jeremy Chinn — who also might steal a starting spot — said, “The moment is not too big for them. They’re rookies, but you wouldn’t think that watching them on the field.” Regardless of whether or not he gets the starting job coming out of his first camp, it seems clear that Pride will have a role in the Panthers secondary.

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ISAs anthropology, gender studies, LEAF’sCOLUMN scholarship programs proeligible for $3,000 a year for up tosociology, even more important thantake is talking about the town’s studies. in North Carolina as a destination These innovative solutions what “Free l agreements in which students receive before the queer sexualityand and require critical race videstudies, apprenticeships threedo years. pandemic struck. 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Insurance company to pay $1.1M for claims violations Raleigh A life insurance company has agreed to a $1.1 million penalty after North Carolina regulators found claims processing violations and delays, according to state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey. Gerber Life Insurance Co., which the Department of Insurance says entered a voluntary settlement agreement, also is paying $2.5 million in additional recoveries and interest to claimants. An examination of 300 claims from over seven years revealed many violations with Gerber Life’s accidental death and dismemberment policies, a department news release late last week said. Biological parents were initially denied benefits for children and had to send in clothing receipts and other unnecessary documentation to prove a parent-child relationship, according to the department. Some claimants had to sue for benefits, which meant attorneys’ fees lowered what they ultimately received, and the company didn’t pay interest on untimely paid claims. Causey’s agency also said the examination found a third-party administrator that Gerber contracted to handle claims wasn’t licensed in North Carolina until almost three years after it began the work.

pecially with enticing flavors such as “mango” and “tropical fusion.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says if smoking continues among children at the current rate, it projects 5.6 million people younger than 18 will die from a smoking-related illness. “Big tobacco has found an even more insidious way to hook our kids,” Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon said. The bill, authored by Democratic state Sen. Jerry Hill, does not ban all flavored tobacco products, with exemptions for loose leaf tobacco and “premium cigars,” defined as

any cigar that is not mass produced by a machine, has a wrapper made entirely from whole tobacco leaf and cost at least $12. It also exempts shisha tobacco products, which are smoked in a hookah, a type of water pipe. And it does not ban the sale of flavored marijuana products, which have been legal in the state for recreational use since 2018. Assemblyman Heath Flora, a Republican from Ripon, said the exemptions are “completely hypocritical.” He noted he has a photo on his phone of some brightly-colored candy infused with THC that is for sale in California.

“Let’s not hide behind the kids,” Flora said. “If we actually cared about the kids we would deal with some of the other industries as well.” Retailers note it’s already illegal to sell any tobacco products to people younger than 21, saying convenience stores have a “95% success rate in keeping the product out of the hands of minors,” said James Allison, spokesperson for the California Fuels and Convenience Alliance. He said it is not fair for retailers to “bear the brunt of what is a larger societal issue,” noting retailers in cities where local flavored tobacco bans have already been implemented have seen losses of as much as 40%. “Small businesses, hundreds if not thousands of them, will immediately feel the impact of this bill,” he said. State officials will feel the impact, too, as the ban will cut off a source of revenue for the state. In 2016, voters approved a tax increase of $2 per pack of cigarettes, which also applied to e-cigarettes. A similar version of the bill that passed Monday would cost the sate up to $218 million per year in lost tax revenue, according to an analysis by the Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Assemblyman Jim Wood, a Democrat from Santa Rosa, scoffed at that notion, pointing out the state spends more than $3 billion a year treating smoking-related illnesses. “I would actually consider the revenue loss as an investment in prevention for the future of the health of Californians — something we actually need to do more of in this state,” Wood said.

third party delivery companies like DoorDash to deliver cocktails; Kansas only allows delivery within a 50-foot radius. The laws also have different sunset dates. Alabama is only allowing carryout cocktails through Sept. 15, while Colorado and Massachusetts have extended them into next year. Michigan is allowing them through 2025. Last month, Iowa became the first state to permanently allow carryout and delivery of cocktails. Lawmakers in Ohio and Oklahoma are considering a similar measure, and the governors of Texas and Florida have expressed support for the change. There is overwhelming public support for making cocktails to go permanent, says Mike Whatley, vice president of state and local affairs for the National Restaurant Association. Between 75% and 80% of respondents have said they support carryout cocktails in numerous state polls, Whatley said. U.S. restaurants and bars have lost an estimated $165 billion since March due to lockdowns and social distancing requirements, the association said. In a May sur-

vey of 3,800 restaurants, the association found that 78% of operators who were selling alcohol to go had brought back laid-off employees, compared to 62% of operators overall. But some are urging states not to be too hasty. Mothers Against Drunk Driving worries that permanent carryout cocktails will lead to an increase in drunken driving unless laws make clear that the drinks can’t be consumed until the buyer is in a safe location. The U.S. government hasn’t released preliminary drunk driving data for 2020. But Jonathan Adkins, the executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association, said there’s no anecdotal evidence that drunk driving has spiked during the pandemic. Even before the coronavirus hit, there was a push to modernize alcohol laws to reflect the growing popularity of food delivery, Lewis said. She thinks lawmakers will have a hard time reinstating bans on carryout cocktails once the pandemic eases. “Once you get the genie out of the bottle and there hasn’t been a problem, how do you get it back

in?” she said. Still, restaurant and bar owners say they’re not worried that patrons will get so used to carryout that they’ll stop going out even after the coronavirus has passed. “I think that people are social. People enjoy the bar experience and like being waited on,” said Dave Kwiatkowski, who owns the Sugar House cocktail bar in Detroit, which closed March 15 but was able to reopen July 10 for carryout service. Kwiatkowski normally employs a staff of 16. For now, it’s just him at the door and a bartender making drinks. “It’s enough to pay the electricity and the insurance, and it’s nice to give at least a couple of people some jobs,” he said. Kwiatkowski does wonder how he’ll handle carryout demand once the pandemic has ended and there’s a crowd in the bar on a Saturday night. But that will be a good problem to have, he said. He wants carryout cocktails to be permanently legalized. “I think this is probably going to change how we do business forever,” he said.

By Adam Beam The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is on track to ban the sale of most flavored tobacco products, joining states like New York and Massachusetts in an effort to slow the spread of the harmful habit among children. The state Assembly passed the ban on Monday, two months after the state Senate passed a similar proposal. The ban faces one more vote in the Senate before heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. The bill does not make it a crime for people to possess flavored tobacco products, but it bans retailers from selling them. Violators would face a $250 fine. Tobacco companies have staked their future on electronic cigarettes in recent years, with Altria — one of the world’s largest tobacco producers — purchasing a 35% stake in San Francisco-based e-cigarette maker Juul in 2018. Vaping products drew scrutiny from federal regulators concerned about their attractiveness to children. In response, tobacco companies pushed for states to raise the smoking age to 21 — something Congress did last year. But advocates say the products are still too easy for teens to get, es-

DRINKS from page B5 made with gin, vermouth, Japanese citrus fruit and fermented chili paste. A carryout bottle, which serves two, costs $32. Momose has been able to hire back four of her furloughed employees. A group she co-founded, Cocktails for Hope, is now helping restaurants buy glass bottles in bulk for carryout. “Part of getting cocktails to go approved was embracing the fact that this isn’t going to fix everything, but it is going to fix something,” Momose said. “All these little things that we do will keep us open and keep our staff employed.” Most carryout cocktail regulations require customers to buy food with their mixed drinks. Lids or seals are generally required, but some states say drinks also need to be transported in the trunk. Marbet Lewis, a founding partner at Spiritus Law in Miami who specializes in the alcohol industry, says IDs should be checked — online or in person — by restaurants and bars as well as by delivery drivers. Some states, like Arizona, allow

JEFF CHIU | AP PHOTO

This May 17, 2018 file photo shows packs of menthol cigarettes and other tobacco products at a store in San Francisco.

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July sales of new homes surge 13.9%, far more than thought Washington, D.C. Sales of new homes jumped again in July, rising 13.9% as the housing market continues to gain traction following a spring downturn caused by pandemic-related lockdowns. The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that July’s gain propelled sales of new homes to a seasonallyadjusted annual rate of 901,000. That’s a far bigger number than analysts had expected and follows big increases in May and June. The government report has a high margin of error, so the July figures could be revised in the coming months. The recent sales gains followed a steep dropoff in March and April as much of the country stayed home due to government restrictions intended to slow the spread of coronavirus. In a report last week, the National Association of Realtors reported that sales of existing homes rose by a record 24.7% in July, thanks to historically low interest rates. Economists believe low rates and changes in home preferences brought on by the pandemic will support more sales gains this year. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CARLOS OSORIO | AP PHOTO

Sugar House bartender Shelby Minnix creates a Lavender Lemonade cocktail in a to-go bottle, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Detroit.

RURAL NC from page B5 achieve my dreams of pursing my bachelor’s degree in psychology. As a first-generation high school and college graduate in my family, I am very thankful I received this scholarship. It not only helped me, but also took the financial burden off of my family. Through the leadership program, I learned about the

importance of understanding and applying my personal leadership qualities. With this knowledge, I became equipped to serve and give back to my local rural community. In fact, I am now working full-time at Pride in North Carolina, LLC where I served as an intern for three years. I am excited to see what’s to come with the foundation over the next 20 years and

to hear about how Golden LEAF has impacted other North Carolinians.” Hamilton, Golden LEAF’s president, says the organization recognizes the huge responsibility it has been given not only to aid in workforce development, but also to educate and create jobs in the tobacco-dependent communities it was set up to serve. “We can-

not idly wait for things to happen that might result in some good for these communities and the people we were created to help. We must be proactive and aggressive to meet the challenges facing us in an increasingly competitive economy and especially now in this time of COVID. I have a definition for jobs, and it is that they provide hope, opportunity, and dignity.”

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2020 toyota yaris hatchback

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A great little Mazda (really) Tailor-made for a COVID Costco run

punched above their weight for a long time (I had a 2011 Mazda3 for years, and I‘ve praised them frequently in these pages), bringing both upscale materials and By Jordan Golson design to lower-priced segments. North State Journal That‘s true here too. The Mazda2 BOSTON — Folks are always — I mean, Toyota Yaris Hatchback fascinated about what I do for a — doesn‘t feel like a stripped down living. „Oh, you drive a different econobox. It‘s small and maneucar every week? That‘s so excit- verable and the engine, though a little noisy, gets you through trafing!“ What follows is a fairly pre- fic nicely. It‘s a great new car for a teenagdictable set of questions. „What‘s your favorite car?“ (Rolls-Royce er or for someone looking to spend as little money on a new Wraith). „Have you ever car as possible. New cars, driven on a race track?“ after all, come with new (Numerous times.) car warranties and can „What‘s the fastest you‘ve appeal to folks who don‘t driven?“ (180 MPH in a I‘ve driven want to imagine what Porsche Panamera on the a lot of came before when buyAutobahn in Germany.) ing something used. But then I‘ll start ask- Mazdas The Yaris competes ing them questions, try- and a lot with the Honda Fit, ing to learn about what which is a perennial fathey drive and why. What of Toyotas, vorite in this class, and car do you have and why and it‘s it seems a little nicer and did you buy it? What othobvious to a little more polished, er cars did you consider? though with less rearWhat do you look for in me that this seat legroom if you anan automobile? is a Mazda. ticipate carrying adults It‘s my own form of back there. market research. I can‘t That‘s not a The front is comreview a car if I don‘t un- bad thing. fortable and attractive derstand who my reader enough, with solid butis and how to best guide tons and knobs and dials them. It‘s part of why I don‘t dive too deep into horsepow- that are all pleasing to touch and er and performance figures — I‘ve fiddle with (which isn‘t as comfound that, performance cars ex- mon as you‘d think). It seems to be cepted, most vehicles perform ad- a better car than it‘s bargain-baseequately for the everyday tasks ment price would indicate, with a solid ride, comfortable seats and that people buy them for. That brings us to this week‘s two reliable names behind it. I took it to Costco (as I have car, which is perhaps one of the least-interesting cars I‘ve test- with all my COVID-era test ed — but in a very good way. The drives) and, with the 60/40 seats sub-$20,000 2020 Toyota Yaris folded down, was able to fill it with Hatchback is aimed solidly at ease. It swallowed up toilet paper folks who want an affordable, en- and paper towels and a case of try-level vehicle that‘s safe, practi- Diet Dr. Pepper and all manner of cal, and with just a touch of luxu- other things. It‘s no Rolls-Royce Wraith, but I‘d be happy to recomry-ishness. My tester was the (slightly) mend the little Yaris to someone fancier XLE trim, pricing out at looking for a new car that won‘t $19,680. It‘s equipped with an break the bank. adequate if unexciting 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine churning out a whopping 106-horsepower. The engine might be tiny, but it comes with the added bonus of 32/40/35 mpg (city/highway/combined) fuel economy. It‘s paired to a six-speed automatic transmission (and a real transmission too, not a continuously variable unit that some folks love to hate). It has 16-inch wheels, a bunch of airbags, LED headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a seven-inch color touch screen complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It has push-button start, keyless entry, and power windows, locks and mirrors. Oh, and there‘s automatic climate control too, which I‘ve seen missing on cars that cost way more than this. Here‘s where things get a bit confusing. Toyota sells the Yaris in other markets around the world, and it‘s their own in-house vehicle. But the Yaris sold in America is a rebadged Mazda2 that‘s assembled at Mazda‘s facility in Salamanca, Mexico. It‘s related to the Toyota Yaris sedan which used to be called the Scion iA, which is also built by Mazda, but also has the Toyota brand on it. Whatever. I‘ve driven a lot of Mazdas and a lot of Toyotas, and it‘s obvious to me that this is a Mazda. That‘s not a bad thing. Mazdas vehicles have

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entertainment

KEITH SRAKOCIC | AP PHOTO

Concessions workers stock the bins with popcorn and other treats as the theatre opens for some of the first showings at the AMC theatre when it re-opened for the first time since shutting down at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in West Homestead, Pa.

Movie theater trade group establishes COVID-19 protocols By Lindsey Bahr The Associated Press AS MOVIE theaters come back to life across the country, the National Association of Theater Owners is helping to take the guess work out of safe operating practices in the era of COVID-19. The trade organization is announcing a set of health and safety protocols Friday based on research and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration. Over 300 companies representing more than 2,600 theater locations

in the U.S. have already signed on to the CinemaSafe program. “In this new pandemic world, moviegoers need to know that there is a consistent, science and experience-based set of health and safety protocols in place no matter what theater they visit,” said John Fithian, the association’s president and CEO, in a statement. “This unprecedented industry-wide effort is a promise designed to meet that need.” The guidelines outline comprehensive mask policies, which are required for employees and patrons with a few exceptions for children under 2 years old and when consuming concessions —

but only when approved by state and local health authorities. The rules state that masks should also be provided to employees who don’t have them. They also sketch out recommendations for reduced capacity screenings, air filtration optimization, cashless concessions, mobile ticketing, enhanced cleaning policies and employee health training about hand hygiene and the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. The association has been working for months to develop the rules in consultation with epidemiologists and industry experts. The organization’s executive board includes the leaders of the major

exhibition chains, like AMC Entertainment, Cinemark and Cineworld/Regal. Most indoor movie theaters shuttered in mid-March to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. This week, the major theater chains in the U.S. have started to slowly reopen locations. Although many have said they are complying with local mandates and generally accepted best practices, there was not until now a set of industry-wide guidelines. This lack of oversight led to situations like the mask backlash that resulted in all the major exhibitors reversing course to require face coverings. The CinemaSafe protocols are voluntary. Companies complying with the guidelines can display a CinemaSafe badge on their websites and, eventually, at their locations so patrons are aware. Dr. David F. Goldsmith, an occupational and environmental epidemiologist at George Washing-

ton University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health, reviewed the CinemaSafe guidelines. “These protocols, and the way they were developed, demonstrate a serious, comprehensive effort by movie theater owners to examine every aspect of their operations, identify potential risks, and reduce them,” Goldsmith said. Dr. Joyce Sanchez, an infectious disease specialist and director of the Travel Health Clinic at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, said that the protocols address, “Two of the three general concepts that factor into activity risk: distance, dose and duration.” Sanchez said that duration can’t be controlled but noted that movie runtimes are similar to that of a domestic flight or time spent at a restaurant. “While every activity outside the home carries risks, these additional measures can help to mitigate them,” she added.

Rap at auction: Biggie’s crown and Tupac Shakur letters The Associated Press NEW YORK — Rivals in life, the rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur are being united for an auction at Sotheby’s, the first-ever dedicated hip-hop auction at a major international auction house. Bidders will be able to vie for the crown worn and signed by the Notorious B.I.G. during a 1997 photo shoot held three days before he was killed in Los Angeles. They’ll also get to bid on an archive of 22 autographed love letters written by Shakur at the age of 15-17 to a high school sweetheart. The auction will be held Sept. 15 and features over 120 hip-hop-related lots. The items can be viewed in person — reservations are required during the pandemic — at Sotheby’s in New York City and the exhibition will also be available to the public online via its digital gallery. “The impact of hip-hop is everywhere — sneakers, clothing, jewelry, art, music. I wanted to have a sale that really recognized how massive that impact really is,” said Cassandra Hatton, the Sotheby’s senior specialist who organized the sale. The estimates for the headlining lots — $200,000 to $300,000

for the crown and $60,000 to $80,000 for the letters — are low, with the hope that the auction house can attract first-time bidders and show it is not just a stuffy place for multi-million-dollar watches and paintings. Onetime friends who became rivals in a hype-fueled war between the East and West Coast rap scenes, Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. — also known as Biggie Smalls — were gunned down within months of each other. Both crimes remain unsolved. The crown has been in photographer Barron Claiborne’s possession since he captured Biggie for the cover of Rap Pages magazine. Claiborne had provided the prop, hoping to portray Biggie as the king of New York. Sean “Diddy” Combs, owner of Biggie’s label Bad Boy Entertainment, was with the rapper on the photo shoot. “I’ve seen the crown. Everybody’s seen the crown. It’s so famous. It’s so iconic. When I was first thinking of doing this sale, I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great to track that crown down?’” Hatton said. “I’ve sold all sorts of wild things. But this is a little different.” Shakur’s letters — many on lined stationary pages with neat hand-lettered script — were written in 1987 and 1988 to Kathy Loy,

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n this combination photo, Tupac Shakur attends a voter registration event in South Central Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 1996, left, and Notorious B.I.G., winner of best rap artist and rap single of the year, appears at the Billboard Music Awards in New York on Dec. 6, 1995. a fellow student at the Baltimore School for the Arts. The 42 pages chronicle their approximately two-month long romance, including a letter of regret for breaking up sent a year later. Loy provided the letters for auction. “I’ll always be there for you,” Shakur wrote to her in one. In a poem, we writes: “Everything is so beautiful/since I fell in love.” The trove also reveal his friendship with fellow student Jada Pinkett

Smith, who he mentions in one letter: “Jada told me she can see how much I love you.” What interested Hatton most is the tone of the letters. Unlike Shakur’s tough public persona, the letters reveal a “sweet, poetic, sensitive young man.” “There are definitely moments that made me blush reading the letters — he is a 16-year-old boy after all,” she added. “But he is very respectful. He advocates for

clear communication and boundaries and wants to define relationships.” The auction continues Sotheby’s recent trend toward embracing items prized by popular culture, including hosting the first dedicated sneaker auction at one of the big auction houses in July 2019. A pair of Michael Jordan’s signed, game-worn Nikes was recently auctioned by Christie’s for a record $615,000.

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Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot

intertwined with the college admissions scandal.” Attorneys for the couple described them as devoted parents motivated by a love for their children. Trach alluded to bullying endured by their daughters, including Olivia Jade Giannulli — a social media star who has a popular YouTube channel — since the charges were made public. The bullying forced the family to hire security for their daughters, Trach said. U.S. District Judge Nathaniel Gorton expressed outrage at the couple’s greed, calling Loughlin’s life “charmed” and a “fairytale,” with success and plentiful wealth.

“Yet you stand before me a convicted felon and for what? For the inexplicable desire to grasp even more,” Gorton said. Both Loughlin and Giannulli were ordered to surrender Nov. 19. Under the plea deals with prosecutors — unusual because the proposed terms were binding once accepted, instead of granting the judge sentencing discretion — Giannulli will also pay a $250,000 fine and perform 250 hours of community service. Loughlin will pay a $150,000 fine and perform 100 hours of community service. Loughlin, who gained fame for her role as the wholesome Aunt Becky in the sitcom “Full House”

that ran from the late 1980s to mid-1990s, and Giannulli were among 50 people charged last year in the case federal prosecutors dubbed “Operation Varsity Blues,” which uncovered hefty bribes to get undeserving kids into college with rigged test scores or fake athletic credentials. Nearly 30 parents have pleaded guilty while 10 are headed to trial. Unlike other prominent parents charged in the case who quickly admitted to the charges — including “Desperate Housewives” actor Felicity Huffman — Loughlin and Giannulli fiercely fought the allegations for more than a year, with their lawyers accusing prosecu-

tors of withholding evidence that would exonerate the couple. The duo made no public comments about the allegations in the months after their arrest and guilty plea and — unlike other parents in the case — did not submit letters expressing regret or notes of support from family and friends to the judge in the days leading up to their sentencing, although Gorton said the defense provided two letters in support of Loughlin on Friday. Prosecutors described Giannulli as “the more active participant in the scheme,” though they said Loughlin “was nonetheless fully complicit.” Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristen Kearney said Giannulli displayed “a complete disregard for right and wrong,” which “deserves a meaningful sentence of imprisonment.” The couple worked with the admissions consultant at the center of the scheme — Rick Singer— to pay half a million dollars in bribes to get their daughters into USC as crew recruits. Singer, who has also pleaded guilty, was expected to testify against them had they gone to trial. Investigators recorded phone calls and emails showing the couple worked with Singer to secure admission with fake athletic profiles depicting their children as star rowers. Prosecutors said the couple allowed the girls “to become complicit in crime,” instructing them to pose on rowing machines for photos — Singer told them he needed a picture of their older daughter looking “like a real athlete” — and warning their younger daughter not to say too much to her high school counselor. Giannulli angrily confronted the counselor for questioning their crew credentials, according to court documents. Loughlin’s lawyer said she had little direct communication with Singer and never saw the fraudulent athletic profiles made for the teens. “Of all the parents charged, not a single one had less active participation in the scheme than Lori,” Trach said.

wit:

Lot No. 7 S. 9-42 W. 96.5 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING and according to a survey by Billy B. Long, Registered Land Surveyor dated December 31, 1987.

($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.

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 Thomas Steven Amis.

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.

The Associated Press BOSTON — Apologizing publicly for the first time for crimes their lawyers insisted for months they didn’t commit, “Full House” star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were sentenced to prison Friday for using their wealth and privilege to cheat their daughters’ way into the college of their choice. The two-month prison sentence for Loughlin and five-month term for Giannulli bring to a close the legal saga for the highest-profile parents ensnared in the college admissions bribery scheme — a scandal that rocked the U.S. educational system and laid bare the lengths some wealthy parents will go to get their kids into elite universities. Fighting back tears, Loughlin told the judge her actions “helped exacerbate existing inequalities in society” and pledged to do everything in her power to use her experience as a “catalyst to do good.” Her lawyer said she began volunteering with special needs students at an elementary school. “I made an awful decision. I went along with a plan to give my daughters an unfair advantage in the college admissions process and in doing so I ignored my intuition and allowed myself to be swayed from my moral compass,” Loughlin, 56, said during the hearing held via videoconference because of the coronavirus pandemic. Hours before in a separate hearing, Giannulli, whose Mossimo clothing had long been a Target brand until recently, told the judge he “deeply” regrets the harm to his daughters, wife and others. “I take full responsibility for my conduct. I am ready to accept the consequences and move forward, with the lessons I’ve learned from this experience,” Giannulli, 57, said in a stoic statement. In her lawyer’s own words, Loughlin became the “undisputed face of the national scandal” thanks to her fame. Her arrest shattered her clean image and destroyed her acting career. “Lori lost the acting career she spent 40 years building,” attorney BJ Trach said. “She has become

STEVEN SENNE | AP PHOTO

In this April 3, 2019 file photo, actress Lori Loughlin, front, and husband, clothing designer Mossimo Giannulli, left, depart federal court in Boston after facing charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal.

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CABARRUS 19 SP 152 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Thomas Steven Amis to Chris Cope., Trustee(s), which was dated February 26, 2016 and recorded on February 29, 2016 in Book 11803 at Page 0096 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on June 10, 2020 in Book 14239, Page 0108, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina.

TRACT 1: Being a part of Lots Nos. 7, 8, and 9 in Block “Y”, as shown on the map of Franklin Heights, a map of said property being on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County in Map Book 5 at page 1. BEGINNING at a stake in the northern edge of Clay Street at the front corner of Lots Nos. 6 and 7 in Block “Y”, this beginning point being S. 88 E. 150 ft. from the northeastern corner of the intersection of Clay Street and Patterson Street, and runs thence N. 10-40 E. 110 ft. with the eastern edge of Lot No. 6 to a new corner in the line of Lots Nos. 6 and 7; thence S. 88 E. 75 feet across Lots 7, 8, and 9 to a stake, a new corner; thence S. 10-40 W. 110 ft. to a stake, a corner in thenorthernedgeofClayStreet;thenceN.88W.75feetwith the northern edge of Clay Street to the point of beginning.

This being a 15 foot strip of land adjacent to Lot No. 7 and being a part of the property conveyed to Grantors herein by CabarrusSavingsBank,Inc.,bydeeddatedJanuary18,1988. TRACT 3: Lying in Number Four Township and being a part of Lot No. 9 in Block Y as shown on the map of Franklin Heights, a map of said property being on file in the Office of Register of Deeds in Map Book 5 page 1. Beginning at a stake in the northern edge of Clay Street at the southeastern front corner of Lot No. 9 in Block Y, in the old line of J.E. Earley and runs thence N. 88 W. 22.3 feet with northern edge of Clay Street to a stake, a new corner; thence N. 10-40 E. 171.5 feet to a stake, a new corner in the back line of Lot No. 9; thence S. 88 E. 13 ft. to a stake, back corner of Lot No. 9 in the old J.E. Earley line; thence S. 7-33 W. 170.4 feet with the Earley line to the point of beginning.

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 September 2, 2020 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to

TRACT 2: Being part of Lot No. 6, Block “Y” of FRANKLIN HEIGHTS, and being more particularly described by metes bounds as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake a corner in the Western line of Lot No. 7 and Lot No. 6 and adjacent to Clay Street; thence continuing along Clay Street N. 88-00 W. 15 feet to an iron stake, a new corner in the line of Lot No. 6; and thence continuing two (2) new lines through Lot Nos. 6 as follows: (1) N. 9-42 E. 96.25 feet to an iron stake; (2) S. 88-58 E. 15 feet to an iron stake in the line of Lot No. 7; and thence continuing along the line between Lot Nos. 6 and

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

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

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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 84

sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Harrisburg in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 202 of Canterfield Estates Subdivision, as shown on a plat of survey thereof, filed and recorded in Map 48, page 68, recorded in the Cabarrus County North Carolina Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1380 Bottle Brush Lane, Harrisburg, North Carolina.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Arlene Doretta Blake (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Arlene Doretta Blake) to Dave Vach, Trustee(s), dated January 5, 2009, and recorded in Book No. 08536, at Page 0188 in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on August 31, 2020 and will

CUMBERLAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20sp187 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY RITA G. HAMILTON DATED AUGUST 30, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 5836 AT PAGE 131 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 6, 2004 IN BOOK 6420, PAGE 121 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE

RANDOLPH IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 20 SP 153 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES LARRY ELLISON AND JOYCE ELAINE ELLISON DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1789 AT PAGE 2051 IN THE RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE

The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on October 1, 2012, in Book No. 10185, at Page 0007. 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).

Said property is commonly known as 2205 Clay Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083.

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 saidcountyat10:30AMonSeptember8,2020thefollowing 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 Rita G. Hamilton, dated August 30, 2002 to secure the original principal amount of $71,464.00, and recorded in Book 5836 at Page 131 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: Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Tax Parcel ID: 9069 Present Record Owners: Rita G. Hamilton

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 saidcountyat10:00AMonSeptember9,2020thefollowing 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 James Larry Ellison and Joyce Elaine Ellison, dated November 1, 2002 to secure the original principal amount of $68,500.00, and recorded in Book 1789 at Page 2051 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: Mill Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205 Tax Parcel ID: Present Record Owners: Ellison and Joyce Elaine Ellison

6800

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And Being more commonly known as: 6800 Kizer Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Rita G. Hamilton. 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

5147 Lassiter 7617537227 James Larry

And Being more commonly known as: 5147 Lassiter Mill Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are James Larry Ellison and Joyce Elaine Ellison. 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

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are

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.: 18-23324-FC01

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 1264843 - 10271

The date of this Notice is August 17, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-109173

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The date of this Notice is August 19, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 18-102428

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CUMBERLAND 20 SP 111 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 Brady D. Gill a/k/a Brady Gill and Samantha R. Gill a/k/a Samantha Gill to H. Terry Hutchens, Trustee(s), which was dated August 29, 2016 and recorded on August 31, 2016 in Book 9934 at Page 0538, 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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 20 SP 575 NORTH CAROLINA CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: Determination of Ownership of Surplus

20 SP 535 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 Joey M. Parton to Philip R Mahoney, Trustee(s), which was dated January 9, 2009 and recorded on January 14, 2009 in Book 08052 at Page 0265 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on April 20, 2009 in Book 08126, Page 0605, 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

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

20 SP 515 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 Jorge A. Gonzalez and Jadhira I. Gonzalez to David W. Allred., Trustee(s), which was dated April 4, 2008 and recorded on April 8, 2008 in Book 7856 at Page 0337 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on May 12, 2008 in Book 7886, Page 0384, 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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 20SP221 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ANTONIO J. MOORE, JR. AND SADIQA MOORE DATED APRIL 18, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 7564 AT PAGE 367 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

20SP 187 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 Benny Lee Link and Jenny Davis Link to Michelle Seamon, Trustee(s), which was dated September 28, 2005 and recorded on September 29, 2005 in Book 1647 at Page 582 and rerecorded/ modified/corrected on February 24, 2020 in Book 2395, Page 2365, Davidson County Registry, North Carolina. Defaulthavingbeenmadeofthenotetherebysecuredbythe 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 August 24, 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 an iron in the center of a 60 foot right-of-way

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP1677 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ROBERT H. MOREAU, JR. DATED MARCH 23, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 7183 AT PAGE 630 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 cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of

DAVIDSON 20 SP 216 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 Joshua Edward Craven to Allan B Polunsky, Trustee(s), which was dated April 14, 2016 and recorded on April 14, 2016 in Book 2218 at Page 150, Davidson County Registry, North Carolina. Defaulthavingbeenmadeofthenotetherebysecuredbythe 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

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 September 9, 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 Number 26 in a subdivision known as PLEASANT VALLEY, Redivision of Section Two and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 26, at page 6, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3331 Nato Road, Fayetteville, NC 28306. 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 Brady D. Gill and wife, Samantha R. Gill. 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.: 20-00246-FC01

Funds Paid to the Clerk of Court in Civil Proceeding, 19 CVD 4826

Respondents.

2020, a Petition for Payment of Surplus Funds, Affidavit and Affidavit of Title for surplus funds.

HUTCHENS LAW FIRM

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

Lash Bragan and wife, Christl Bragan

JOHN A. MANDULAK Attorney for Plaintiff 4317 Ramsey Street Post Office Box 2505 Fayetteville, NC 28302 Telephone: (910) 864-6888

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than October 5, 2020, or 40 days from August 26, 2020, said date being the date of first publication notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

The Plaintiff in the above entitled action has filed on July 17,

This the 19th day of August, 2020.

courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 9, 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 118 in a subdivision known as SCOTTS MILL NORTH AT TREYBURN, SECTION 2 and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 118, at page 188, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5016 Windflower Dr, 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 Joey M. Parton. 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.: 20-05394-FC01

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 September 2, 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

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 Wolinsky and wife, Peggy Wolinsky. 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.: 18-10801-FC01

courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 2, 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 Number 42 in a subdivision known as ASHTON FOREST SOUTH, and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 85, at Page 45, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4922 PAULSON DR, Fayetteville, NC 28304. 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 Jorge A. Gonzalez and wife, Jadhira I. Gonzalez. 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.: 20-04941-FC01

cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of saidcountyat10:30AMonSeptember8,2020thefollowing 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 Antonio J. Moore, Jr. and Sadiqa Moore, dated April 18, 2007 to secure the original principal amount of $138,311.00, and recorded in Book 7564 at Page 367 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.

Unit 307, Fayetteville, NC 28314

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.

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

Petitioners, vs. Unknown Heirs of Mark Marshall and Sabrina L. Scott

Address of property: 6 1 6 Marshtree Ln Unit 307, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Tax Parcel ID: 9 4 97- 4 8 6338-046 Present Record Owners: Antonio J Moore, Jr. and Sadiqa Moore And Being more commonly known as: 616 Marshtree Ln

(see right-of-way easement recorded in Deed Book 668, page 57, Davidson County Registry), said beginning point being 418.70 feet from the line of McKindley Kennedy (Deed Book 602, Page 618, Davidson County Registry) at a point in the center of Darr Drive (N.C.S.R. 1897); thence along the center of the said 60 foot right-of-way North 43° 41’ 53” West, 143.44 feet to an iron in the center of the said 60 foot right-of-way; thence North 35° 49’ 50” East, 256.75 feet to an iron in the line of Charles F. Darr Property (see Deed Book 308, Page 281, Davidson County Registry); thence along the common line of the Charles F. Darr Property South 58°20’ 56” East, 200.00 feet to an iron; thence South 46° 56’ 37” West, 303.08 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 1.09 acres, more or less, according to a survey prepared by Davis-Martin-Powell & Assoc., Inc., dated 1-13-88, Job No. S-27329, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description, and the same being shown as Lot 6 on the unrecorded map of Billy P. Shadrick Property, and as further shown on a plat of survey recorded with that certain Deed in Book 673, page 238. There is also conveyed herein a perpetual right-of-way and easement over that right-of-way easement described in Davidson County Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

said countyat 10:30AM on September 8, 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 Robert H. Moreau, Jr., dated March 23, 2006 to secure the original principal amount of $85,500.00, and recorded in Book 7183 at Page 630 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: Dam Rd, Autryville, NC 28318 Tax Parcel ID: 6669 Present Record Owners: Moreau, Jr.

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And Being more commonly known as: 8214 Beaver Dam Rd, Autryville, NC 28318

the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 31, 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 an existing iron pin set at the northeast corner of Lot 7 and the southeast corner of Lot 8 of Block A, Section 2 of the Cecil Property, Plat Book 4, Page 3, Davidson County Registry, said beginning corner being also located on the west side of Fairview Drive; thence with the south line of Lot 8 and the north line of Lot 7 of said subdivision North 82° 17’ 31” West 190.00 feet to an iron pin set at the rear corner of Lot 7 and Lot 8; thence with the rear lineofLot8andpartofLot9North03°53’05”East70.31feet to an existing iron pin set in the rear line of Lot 9; thence along Lot 9 and parallel with the north line of Lot 8 South 82° 17’ 31” East 195.05 feet to an existing iron pin set in the east line of Lot 9; thence with the east line of Lot 9 and Lot 8 South 08° 00’ West 70.15 feet to the point of beginning, and containing 0.310 acre, and being all of Lot 8 and the southernmost 10 feet of Lot 9 of Block A, Section 2, of the Cecil Property, as platted and recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 3, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Davidson County, North Carolina. This property was surveyed by L. Gallimore, RLS L-2754, on June

Kenneth 3, 1987.

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Antonio J Moore, Jr. and Sadiqa Moore. 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

Parcel PIN:

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1631900000092 6758-01-45-6522

Commonly known as: 574 Darr Road, Thomasville, NC 27360 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 574 Darr Road, Thomasville, NC 27360. 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

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Robert H. Moreau, Jr. 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

This property is conveyed subject to all rights of way of record and/or visible upon the premises. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 502 Fariview Drive, 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,

The date of this Notice is August 17, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-109150

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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

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 Jenny Davis Link a/k/a Jenny Davis. 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

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.

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.: 15-23995-FC01

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 10-011256

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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 August 17, 2020.

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 Joshua Edward Craven. 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.: 20-05452-FC01

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DAVIDSON IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION DAVIDSON COUNTY 20SP72 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KEVIN RATERMANN DATED MARCH 16, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1772 AT PAGE 1625 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 23, 2008 IN BOOK 1898, PAGE 1209 IN THE DAVIDSON COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE

JOHNSTON NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 20 SP 29 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael Silcox (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Michael Silcox and Bernice I. Lopez) to PBRE, Inc., Trustee(s), dated February 10, 2016, and recorded in Book No. 4718, at Page 345 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

ONSLOW AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 439 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Heather L. Thompson, Hunter C. Thompson (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Heather L. Thompson and Hunter C. Thompson) to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated December 9, 2016, and recorded in Book No. 4549, at Page 340 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

RANDOLPH IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 20sp40 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ELISA ROMERO ALARCON DATED JULY 13, 2017 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2554 AT PAGE 1680 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 GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 20sp40 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ELISA ROMERO ALARCON DATED JULY 13, 2017 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 2554 AT PAGE 1680 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 contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will

UNION AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 649 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Amanda C. Tarlton (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Amanda C. Tarlton) to Jason Throckmorton, Trustee(s), dated June 17, 2003, and recorded in Book No. 3105, at Page 400 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

WAKE 19 SP 1590 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 Sean P. Pilotte to John B. Third, Trustee(s), which was dated December 28, 2016 and recorded on December 28, 2016 in Book 16651 at Page 289, 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

20 SP 1118 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 Nilas Jones and Pamela Jones to Trustee Services of Carolina, Trustee(s), which was dated July 24, 2009 and recorded on August 25, 2009 in Book 013675 at Page 01026, 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

20 SP 57 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 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

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 secureddebt,theundersignedsubstitutetrusteewillexpose 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 10:00AM on September 8, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Davidson County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Kevin Ratermann, dated March 16, 2007 to secure the original principal amount of $147,682.00, and recorded in Book 1772 at Page 1625 of the Davidson 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.

College Rd, Lexington, NC 27295 Tax Parcel ID: 1900300000022 Present Record Owners: Ratermann

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And Being more commonly known as: 2280 Yadkin College Rd, Lexington, NC 27295 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kevin Ratermann.

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.

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 August 17, 2020.

2280 Yadkin

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

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 September 1, 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 3549, Riverwood Athletic Club, Phase 3-A2, as shown on a map recorded in Plat Book 63, Pages 457-458, Johnston County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 352 Collinsworth Drive, Clayton, North Carolina. Parcel ID Number: 2348576 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: 1113 - 1735

sale at the courthouse door in Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on September 10, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Richlands in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 6, as shown on that plat entitled, “FINAL PLAT TURNER FARMS SECTION V” prepared by Parker & Associates, Inc., and recorded in Map Book 69, Page 166, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 417 Old Stage Road, Richlands, North Carolina.

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.

PIN: 7760390078 Present Record Owners: Alarcon

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.

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.

Address of property:

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

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 10:45AM on September 2, 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 Elisa Romero Alarcon, dated July 13, 2017 to secure the original principal amount of $139,428.00, and recorded in Book 2554 at Page 1680 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: Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203 Tax Parcel ID:

811 Shannon ID: 49418 /

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 10:45AM on September 2, 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 Elisa Romero Alarcon, dated July 13, 2017 to secure the original principal amount of $139,428.00, and recorded in Book 2554 at Page 1680 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: Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203 Tax Parcel ID: PIN: 7760390078 Present Record Owners: Alarcon

811 Shannon ID: 49418 / Elisa Romero

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 September 10, 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 #6, Shannon Ranchettes, as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 74 Union County Registry. Subject, however, to restrictions on such property recorded in Book 236, Page 770, of the Union County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1823 Shannon Road, Waxhaw, North Carolina.

Elisa Romero

And Being more commonly known as: 811 Shannon Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Elisa Romero Alarcon. 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

And Being more commonly known as: 811 Shannon Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Elisa Romero Alarcon. 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

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 15-074986

Suite

400

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order

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The date of this Notice is August 12, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-109100

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

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.

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 August 12, 2020. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 20-109100

Suite

400

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,

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.

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

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 September 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 141, Chastain Subdivision, Phase Five, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 2001, Page 1129, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 6053 Silkwater Court, 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 All Lawful Heirs of Sean P. Pilotte. 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.: 19-07459-FC01

courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 9, 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:

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.

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.

to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

BEING ALL OF LOT 82, PHASE 1, WATERFORD LANDING SUBDIVISION, AS DEPICTED IN MAP BOOK 1994, BEGINNING AT OR INCLUDING PAGE 42. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 808 White Daisies Ct, 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

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 Pamela B. Jones. An Order for possession of the property may be issued

and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 2, 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:

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.

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.

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.

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

An Order for possession of the property may be issued

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

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

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: 1263214 - 10618

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.: 20-03650-FC01

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

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Oakboro approves new development The town of Oakboro approved a 27-acre annexation at the meeting of the town council last week. The approval paves the way for a residential development which will include over 100 new homes. The annexation was approved unanimously by town leaders. The residential growth plan comes after Charlotte Pipe & Foundry announced in May that it would relocate its operations to Oakboro, bringing 400 new jobs and $325 million in investments. SCJ STAFF

WWII veteran and resident of New London dies at 98 By Jesse Deal Stanly County Journal NEW LONDON — A Stanly County native who saw planes fly over England on D-Day passed away this past Saturday. James “Jip” Forte, a World War II veteran and resident of New London, died at his home at the age of 98. A funeral service for Forte will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel and will be followed by a burial at the Prospect Baptist Church cemetery. Born in 1922 to the late William Franklin Forte and Pearl Selena Griffin, Forte left his home of Stanly County to serve as a member of the United States Army in 1942. Forte started his basic training for World War II in Aberdeen, MD,

before being stationed in England for two years. As a worker for the 435th Ordinance Motor Vehicle Distribution Company, Forte specialized in servicing weapon carriers, jeeps and trucks. After returning to North Carolina, Forte worked at Albemarle’s Wiscassett Mills, where yarns for machine gun belts and parachute harnesses were produced for the military. He finished his career as a maintenance worker at Stanly Community College. Back in June, as Forte celebrated his 98th birthday, friends, family, and civic leaders from the community held a celebration parade in honor of Forte. Trucks from local fire departments, members of the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office, Stanly County Marine Corps League

“I wondered all my life why I came along ten years after my three older sisters. God had a plan and that was for me to take care of my dad until He was ready to take him through the pearly gates in Heaven.” Kim Forte Russell Detachment No. 1021 Commandant Paul Hummel, and retired Air Force Major Kay Snuggs were among the many who attended the

parade, which was organized by Kim Forte Russell, one of Forte’s four daughters. “I wondered all my life why I came along ten years after my three older sisters,” Russell, who serves as VFW Post 2908’s canteen manager, posted on her social media page Monday. “God had a plan and that was for me to take care of my dad until He was ready to take him through the pearly gates in Heaven.” Forte was an Order of the Long Leaf Pine honoree, the highest civilian honor in the state. According to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society, the award is given “to persons for exemplary service to the State of North Carolina and their communities that is above and beyond the call of duty and which has made a significant impact and strengthened North Carolina.” Memorial contributions going towards Forte’s family can be made to Hospice of Stanly & The Uwharrie or to Prospect Baptist Church. Forte is survived by his daughters, seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

UNC Charlotte moves classes online Mecklenburg County UNC Charlotte will begin classes as scheduled on Sept. 7, but the school is delaying the start of undergraduate and graduate in-person instruction for three weeks until Thursday, Oct. 1. All instruction will begin as planned on the first day of classes Sept. 7 but will now be delivered online. UNC Charlotte will continue to offer on-campus housing and dining services for students who have already arrived, international students and others with approved extenuating circumstances. The movein period for other students is Sept. 26-29. AP

Brown elected chair of rural infrastructure authority Town of Norwood received $250K grant SCJ staff ALBEMARLE — A prominent local Democrat was recently elected chairman of an important state grant-making commission. Charles Brown, an appointee of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, was elected chairman of the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority at its August meeting. In a release, Cooper’s office announced the approval of 18 rural g rants totaling $4.85 million along with the election of Brown. Brown, an Albemarle attor-

ney, was also named to the Stanly County Economic Development Commission at the August 10 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. Beyond grant-making, the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority sets policies and priorities for grant and loan programs administered by N.C. Commerce’s Rural Economic Development team. Its 17 voting members are appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the House and Senate President Pro Tem. The North Carolina Secretary of Commerce serves as a member of the Authority, ex officio. One of the 15 grants approved in August by the authority was a $250,000 grant to the town of

Norwood. The funds will support the reuse of an 8,000-square-foot building that will become home to CYES Factory, an east coast location for the Jalisco Tortilla Factory. The company plans to produce non-GMO and organic tortillas at this location. Renovations supported by the grant will impact the roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and flooring. The project is expected to create 12 jobs and attract private investment in the amount of $400,000. “These new grants will help rural counties, cities and towns facilitate business expansion, job creation and future economic growth,” N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony Copeland said. “The Rural Economic Development Division at Commerce and the Rural Infrastructure Authority are proud to continue working with local leaders to make strategic investments in their resilient communities.”

“These new grants will help rural counties, cities and towns facilitate business expansion, job creation and future economic growth. ... The Rural Economic Development Division at Commerce and the Rural Infrastructure Authority are proud to continue working with local leaders to make strategic investments in their resilient communities.” N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony Copeland

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AMES HULETT (JIP) FORTE, 98, of New London, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home. Mr. Forte was preceded in death by his wife Georgia Gilliam Forte on September 9, 2014. He is survived by his daughters: Donna Dean (Mickey) of Elon, NC, Beth Mauldin (Don) of Oak Island, NC, Cinda Efird of Oak Island, NC, and Kim Forte (Tevis Russell) of Badin, NC; 7 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. James was also preceded in death by his sisters Louise Forte Lowder and Demaize Forte Tysinger and his brother Clifford Forte.

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Ernest Beam

RNEST MILTON BEAM, 82, of Albemarle, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home Mr. Beam was born January 1, 1938 in Vestal, NY to the late Earl Burdette Beam and Hazel Edna Titus Beam. Ernest is survived by his brother Richard Beam of Walnut Cove, NC; 2 special aunts: Dot Brown and Norma Beam Welty both of NY; daughters: Jackie Fries of Midland, NC, Debbie Mugge (Mike) of Harrodsburg, KY, Cindy Harkness (Joel) of East Smithfield, PA; grandchildren: Joshua Fries (Monica) of Charlotte, NC, Jessica Frivold (Jon) of Harrisburg, NC, Meagan Nolt (Tim) of Mt. Joy, PA, and Kyle Harkness of Horseheads, NY; great-grandchildren: Aidan Walker, Emily Frivold, Olivia Fries, Parker Nolt, and Addison Nolt; and several nieces and nephews.

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LORIA JEAN CARPENTER, 72, of Richfield, passed away August 21, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Carpenter was born April 19, 1948 at Fort Bragg, NC to the late Joseph Grossi and the late Rebecca Jean Grossi. She was also preceded in death by husband, Boyce Lee Carpenter; grandson, Joseph Daniel Hill; brother, Joseph Grossi, Jr. and niece, Rebecca Reiher. Survivors include daughter, April (Cory) McWilliams of Columbus, GA; son, Christoper (Amber) Kubik of Beulaville, NC; grandchildren, Nicholas Hill, Sarah Hill, Devin Kubik, Dylan and Erik McWilliams; brother, William (Yvonne) Reiher; and niece, Vickie Jo Reiher.

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Betty Burrage

ETTY CORNELIA BURRAGE, 90, of Richfield, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Mrs. Burrage was born May 17, 1930 in Rowan County to the late Oliver Falls Yelton and the late Buna Matilda Yelton. She was also preceded in death by husband, Brodus Flynn Burrage Jr. Survivors include daughter, Marsha Burrage Safrit; son, Michael Flynn Burrage (Debby); grandsons, Ahren Flynn Burrage (Alicia), Justin Michael Burrage (Vickie); great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Eliza, Kaleb, Aubrey; brother John Yelton (Patsy); and sister, Barbara Yelton Ridenhour.

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“THIS IS THEfallen DAYinto the lord has made, let usthe rejoice and be of glad Inc. in Concord and New WITH MOST STATES under either shelter-in-place or stay-at-home place. I understand seriousness the virus Hydromer and the need in it” (Psalm 118:24). Salisbury are orders thanks to local or state governments, a majority of Americans to take precautions, but I’m uneasy with how people who simply ask switching their operation I know that during this challenging time of social distancing, Inback Fayetteville, a minister began a p are having to adjust to what is being called the “new normal.” questions about the data, and when things can start getting to working from home or losing a job, it may be difficult to “rejoice and seniors throughout Cumberland Count Some of these orders extend at least through the end of this month. normal are treated in some circles with contempt. be glad” as the Bible tells us to do. However, as a Christian, husband These stories from throughout our r Virginia’s stay-at-home orders go into June. They’re treated as though we as a society simply must accept without and dad, the Easter holiday has reminded me of just how much we hope, inspiration and supplies to peopl Here in North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper stated during question what the government tells us about when it’s safe to begin the have to be thankful and hopeful for, even in the midst of this global workers on the front lines of the corona a recent coronavirus press briefing that “we just don’t know yet” if the process of returning back to normalcy. Lenten and pandemic. While people throughout our commu No. The government works for us, and we have the right to ask those when did state’s stay-at-home orders will extend into May. For me, my faith is an important part of my daily life and decision I am glad initiatives we have passed in Easter seasons If he does decide to extend it, questions should be asked as to the questions. And the longer stay-at-home orders are in place all over the ioning making. As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, are supporting se justification for it. And the answers should notabe vague ones like “we country, and the stricter some of them get in states, such as Michigan, provide nment Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses keep people o must do this out of an abundance of caution.” the more people, sitting at home feeling isolated and/or anxious about message of affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reach families and work levels It will need to be explained in detailhope to the people of this state who when they can get back to providing for their families, will demand that we will affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on common sense an are being told to remain jobless and at home for an undetermined answers. me a once again enjoy God.” we can defeat the coronavirus and keep amount of time why models predicting hundreds of thousands of cases Leaders at the local and state levels should be as forthcoming as they hing? sporting events, If you are celebrating the Easter season, I urge you to also whole. are reliable. can be with those answers — and again, not vague answers, but answer is what reflect and be comforted, that we may live out Until then, the Lenten and Easter se concerts, family To date, I’ve gone along with what the state has asked and thenon this message with details that give theirso statements believability. God’s example and comfort all those in need around us during hope that we will once again enjoy spo BEN itizens COLUMN mandated| that weSHAPIRO do, but along the way I’ve also had questions about We should all continue to do what we can to keep our families, gatherings, this difficult time. Through faith and by helping one another, I am gatherings, church services and many the data. State Republican leaders have, too. services ourselves, and our communities safe. But we should also still continue church in a free confident we will emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary Unfortunately, when certain types ofand questions get asked, there is to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home sacrifices for the greate many more ty were In this same spirit, I continue to be inspired they by stories humanity are over. sometimes a disturbing tendency among some people to treat those measures are understandable, shouldofalso have an expiration date. | BEN SHAPIRO after our own osed COLUMN neighbors helping neighbors. I wish everyone celebrating Easter, a simply questioning the data and asking when we can start getting back This is all new to Americans, and it is not normal. Not in any way, temporary In Concord, a high school senior named Tanner used his own celebration and pray we can all continu last I to normal as though they are conspiracy theorists or are people who shape, or form. So while we should remain vigilant and stay safe, at money to buy a 3-D printer and plastic to make face shields for necessary safety guidelines and remain sacrifices are the Democratic National otherwise don’t care if they get themselves or others the same timestate, we shouldn’t get comfortable with this so-called “new ked. LAST WEEK, while all eyes were onsick. Jewish fully acknowledging that Israeli-Palestinian health care workers out of his own home. through this together. Since when did questioning government at all levels a badChina normal.” AIN; after this COVID-19 virus dissipates The cavalier manner in which lied about theremain origin bilateral of the in nature. Relations between Jordan over. Convention taking place via Zoom, truly become historic events occurred issues thing? That is pay what free citizens living in a free society were supposed Not one little bit. he United States, China will for this virus, covered up its spread and tried to tell the world there were Journal for peace Wednesday, April Israel 15, 2020 and Israel; betweenonly in theStanly MiddleCounty East: a long-awaited deal between the UAE and Israel; between Sudan and r Wednesday,to April 15, 2020 do, last I checked. nother. 3,341 related deaths has led to worldwide panic, economic collapse and and the United Arab Emirates, including full normalization of Israel; between Egypt and Israel — none rate now is hide behindfar thelower fig than THIS WEEK, according to members federal would mean that the fatality actually My concern as we go along in all this, course,ofisthe my family.government, I’m Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah s caused by China infirst perspective, zero millions ofofAmericans needlessly being thrown out That of work. relations; presumed peace deals to follow between Israel and leaf of Palestinian demands to avoid peace. They have realized and state and local Americans haveAfter begun to flatten suggested, even iftothe transmission rate Insurrection. is high. worried about them catching the governments, virus, and I’mhas worried I will. is $2.4 a regular contributor RedState and Legal n trace their source to the United States over The crisis cost the U.S. taxpayer atand least trillion in added Sudan, Oman and Bahrain; the possibility onThe the excitement horizon of awas that other interests, both economic and security-related, are a wave? the curve in the novel coronavirus outbreak. Secondly, what are we expecting in terms of a second fromalone the H1N1 virus (swine flu) during the 2009 ast four in the suffering 20th century can be debt plus trillions more pandemic, in Federal Reserve backup liquidity to the similar deal with Saudi Arabia. top priority. And they have tacitly recognized that Palestinian muted — after all, trends can easily reverse — but real. Americans The institute’s model simply cuts off in early August. It does not I’ve been trying to take all of this brings up U.S. dollar were not the reserve 1957 “Asian flu,” 1968 “Hong Kong flu,”extra 1977 precautions, marketsbecause and financial outlets. If the Hilariously, have abided by recommendations and orders. They’ve left their jobs predict how many people will die in a second wave. This is the These are not only historic events; they are unmitigated intransigence is not worthy of their support. way There too many memories ofthe a painful experience I’d prefer to repeat. 2 SARS outbreak. is evidence that currency, we would notnot be able to fund any of these emergency to stay at home; they’ve practiced social distancing; in many places, most important problem because experts maintain that the virus is goods: the recognition of a Jewish state in the Middle East is the Hilariously, former Vice President Joe Biden tried to former Vice But its what also makes me lose sleep is how easily most everyonefear has of rampant inflation and currency ” pandemic also had origins in China. measures without immediate they’ve donned masks. seasonal, which means we are likely to see more serious spreading precondition to any peace in the Middle East. And the formation take credit for the Israel-UAE deal, suggesting that his own President nt, outside China,Joe that COVID-19 depreciation. Weof need The result: acoalition reduction in expected hospitalization and death. in the through fall. And wepaved will be with of a durable to stave off the aggressive Iran andcommunications withthat the means UAE had thefaced way for theeither renewed vince probably from the completely China has to pay for theirIslamism aberrantofways decisions Biden tried to transparency According to the University of Washington Institute for Health lockdowns for large swaths of the population, with provides more stability and greater deterrence in the region. agreement. That’s laughable on its face: In 2014, Biden hadwide-scale to Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor ary wet markets. Some believe it came out of a economic and financial means. Diplomacy has obviously not worked take credit for Metrics and Evaluation model most oft cited by members of the testing and contact tracing, or with the realization that we will have and honesty It’s easy to tell whether these are historic events by identifying issue a formal apology to the UAE government after suggesting rcommunist | FrankChinese Hill, senior army.opinion editor to bring China into the civilized world of 21st century health, hygiene Trump administration, the expected need for hospital beds at to isolate those who are most vulnerable and let everyone else work. the Israel-UAE those whoofoppose them. Irantrade. is particularly angry; so is Iranian thetake UAEthe supported from our rous verifiable policing and regulation and fair Totalitarian communist regimesthat never blame militants in Syria. Biden’s chief peak outbreak was revised down by over 120,000, the number of Which raises the third question: What exactly can we do? Are publicity Rhodes, who servedregret as former Presidentbecausecontribution to the diplomatic breakthrough was actually the deal, suggesting th protocols, American business has noagent otherBen or express sincere and remorse, that is not what scientific experts ventilators by nearly 13,000 and the number of overall deaths by we capable of rolling out tens of millions of tests over the next few Obama’s purely deputy national securitygovernments adviser. The do. tyrannical Obama administration’s ndant manufacturing elsewhere totalitarian They take advantage of every weakness sycophantic embrace of the Iranian that — we his needown to plantsAugust by nearly 12,000. months — and compelling people to take tests regularly, since the of Turkey is deeply so is the Byor making safety reasons as well as supplygovernment and delivery they find inmiffed; adversaries andterrorist keep pushing untilregime: they win the clear that the United States could not be know what they communications Here’s the problem: We still don’t know the answers to the key virus is transmittable while carriers are asymptomatic? Can we adversariesAuthority. push back. government of the Palestinian relied upon to protect Sunni nations from Iranian predations, know,the what theyhad questions that will allow the economy to reopen. create a contact tracing system for 330 million Americans — and with make China “pay”UAE for this disaster to angry offer for theThat unlessThe an exogenous event as the administration Chernobyl Allisare sameis,reason: central myth of happens such the Obama convinced Arab nations that their First, what is the true coronavirus fatality rate? This question is are we willing to submit ourselves to one? don’t and when the way for half nies whopaved will source at least of their Middle Eastern meltdown in 1986. Someover experts believe that event, not lie thein Star Wars American policy, formulated the course interests security alliance with Israel. important because it determines whether certain areas ought to OneSoviet thingUnion is certain: Things cannot continue as they have been. theyThere hope to nited States. is approximately $120 of Reagan, directly to the dissolutionAnd of the of decades, has beenprogram thoroughly exposed.led That myth suggested so, the region has changed for the better. 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We also owe tobackup them toliquidity make sure they all incentivize the use from of energy workforce training esave can be that debt plus trillions more Federal Reserve to the briefing “we just don’t know yet” ifin the process of returning back to normalcy. o stay at home; they’ve practiced social distancing; in many places, most important problem because experts maintain that the virus is and dad, the Easter holiday has reminded me of just how much we hope, inspiration and supplies to people in need and our health care gsflu,” the available tools and resources they The billright would the secretary of Energy to encourage markets outlets. If the U.S. dollar weredeserve. not works the reserve will 1977 extend into May. and financial No. The government for us, and we have the to direct ask those hey’ve donned masks. seasonal, which means we are likely to see more serious spreading have to be thankful and hopeful for, even in the midst of this global workers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. ce that the currency, would not be able fundI any of these That’s why thistoweek hosted a roundtable Department the in nation’s system to equip students with the end it, questions should bewe asked as to the questions. And theemergency longerwith stay-at-home orders are place education all over the The result: a reduction inwithout expected hospitalization and death. inBragg the fall. And that means we mentorships, will be people faced and with either renewed Lenten and pandemic. While throughout our need communities continue to step up, measures immediate fearcountry, of rampant and currency of Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette at Fort to thein skills, training they to fill open job It should was an eChina. answers not be vague ones like “we and inflation the stricter some of discuss them get states, such as Michigan, ccording to the University of Washington Institute for Health lockdowns for large swaths of the population, with wide-scale For me, my faith is an important part of my daily life and decision I am glad initiatives we have passed in Congress, like the Paycheck Easter seasons -19 depreciation. energy priorities and our military at feeling Fort Bragg in the energy and manufacturing industries. undance of caution.” thechallenges more people, sitting atfaces home isolatedopportunities and/or anxious about honor to hostmodelmaking. Metrics and Evaluation most oft cited by members of the testing and contact tracing, or with the realization that we will have As I celebrated Easter with my family, I reflected on 2 Protection Program, are supporting self-employed people and y in detail has pay for their aberrant ways through provide a China and around globe. Protecting electric grid in for andtheir families, It also strengthens the Department of Energy’s workforce ned to the people ofto this state whothe when theyand candecisions get back to security providing will demand the secretary rump administration, the expected need for hospital beds at to isolate those who are most vulnerable and let everyone else work. Corinthians 1:4, which reminds us our Lord “comforts us in all our helping small businesses keep people on the payroll, while ame out of at a home economic and financial means. Diplomacy hasour obviously worked obless and answers. around Fort Bragg is crucial to nationalnot security, as well as development initiatives, like the Minorities in Energy Initiative, direct message offor an undetermined eak outbreak was revised down by over 120,000, the number of Which raises the third question: What exactly can we do?and Areworkers. Please know that I’ll affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any relief will soon reach families on base. As a to we bring China into the world of 21statcentury health, hygiene els predicting hundreds thousands of civilized cases Leaders the local and state levels should betoasprioritize forthcoming as they the needs of military families. education and training of individuals from hope that willof entilators by nearly 13,000 and the number of overall deaths by we capable of rolling out tens of millions of tests over the next fewand targeted solutions so that affliction, with the comfort which we ourselves are comforted by continue working on common sense ation of member and fair communist never take the blame ofenjoy thetrade. Totalitarian can beregimes with those answers —As and again, not answers, but answer It was an honor to host the secretary on base. a member of vague underrepresented communities — which I made sure includes once again ugust by nearly 12,000. months — and compelling people to take tests regularly, since the God.” we can defeat the coronavirus and keep people and businesses has nowhat other or express sincere remorse, becausethat that is not what with the state has asked and then and with details give their statements believability. theregret House Energy Subcommittee, I look forward to continuing veterans. House Energy Here’s the problem: We still don’t know the answers to the key virus is transmittable while carriers are asymptomatic? Can we sporting events, If you are celebrating the Easter season, I urge you to also whole. where totalitarian do. They take advantage of every weakness alongpurely the way I’ve also had governments questions about We should to do whatsupply we can to keep our my work on improving the futureall of continue our defense energy This billfamilies, can build on Americans the great progress under President Subcommittee, uestions that will allow economy reopen. create awe contact tracing system for 330 million — andmade reflect ontothis message and beuntil comforted, so that may But live out Until the Lenten and Easter seasons provide a message of concerts, family nd delivery they findthe in adversaries and keep pushing they win or the n leaders have, too. ourselves, and our communities safe. we should also stillthen, continue through innovative and clean energy solutions. Donald Trump and Secretary Brouillette to encourage our concerts, family First, what is the true coronavirus fatality rate?comfort This question is in need arearound we willing to submit ourselves to one? God’sback. example all those us during hope that we will once again enjoy sporting events, I look forward adversaries gatherings, rtain types of questions get push asked, there is and to ask questions about the data, because while reasonable stay-at-home Following a tour of Fort Bragg, Secretary Brouillette and I nation’s energy independence and create more jobs. mportant it determines whether certain areas ought to thing is certain: cannot continue as they have this difficult time. Through faith and by one another, amThings gatherings, church services andbeen. many more celebrations after our rndency is to offer That is, unless an exogenous event happens such ashelping the One Chernobyl tobecause continuing among some people to treat those measures are understandable, they shouldIaalso have an expiration date. church services visited Fayetteville Technical Community College to highlight Istay thank the secretary foron coming to our community this e open or closed, whether we ought to pursue — Sweden style — a Americans are not going to home for months end, and confident we will emerge out of this pandemic stronger than ever. own temporary sacrifices for the greater good of thepast country and oftatheir meltdown 1986. Some back experts believe that event, the Star Wars and asking when we caninstart getting This is all new tonot Americans, and it is not normal. Not in anythese way,important issues and and many more my work on program that trains veterans to be linemen for energy companies week to discuss appreciate the work more liberalized society that presumes wide spread, or whether we they certainly will not do so on the basis of ever-evolving models, In this same spirit, I continue to be inspired by stories of humanity are over. ly $120 programor of Reagan, led directly toshape, the dissolution ofwhile the Soviet Unionremain vigilant and stay safe, at are conspiracy theorists people who or With form.the So should after our own like PWC and Duke Energy. helpespecially ofwe training ofin thethat Trump to support improving the are ught to lock down further. asprograms statistics roll lookadministration like the lower-end modelour energy industry, neighbors helping neighbors. I wish everyone equipment y get themselvesinor1989. others sick. the same time we shouldn’t get comfortable with this so-called “new celebrating Easter, as well as Passover, a joyous like this one, Duke Energy hires over 330 veterans a year — a our military and our veterans. By working together and creating seen rates — Concord, the number of Chernobyl. deaths in terms of death and the upper-end estimates temporary In a high schooldivided senior by named estimates Tanner used his own celebration and pray we can in allterms continue to keep faith, practice future our 5We’ve billion by caseoffatality Perhaps COVID-19 China’s ning government at all levels become aisbad normal.” ate Journal for Wednesday, April 15, 2020 great example of how business, education and the military work more job opportunities, we can keep North Carolina not only he number of identified COVID-19 cases — but both the numerator of economic damage. We need transparency and honesty from our money to buy a 3-D printer and plastic to make face shields for necessary safety guidelines and remain confident thatthe we will get sacrifices are Senators inwere Washington are already about defense energy itizens living in a free society supposed Nottalking one little bit. the possibility together in our community. most military-friendly state, but also the most veteran-friendly nd the denominator are likely wrong. We don’t know how many scientific experts — we need to know what they know, what they health care workers out of his own home. through this together. nt in China of China forgiving $1.2 trillion in debt we owe them as one way to get over. supply through eople have actually died coronavirus. Some they sources suggest the don’t and they hopestate to know they don’t. encourage programs like I introduced a bipartisan in thewhat country! ufacturing China to of “pay” the damage have caused theit, US. Don’t holdwhen your go along in all this, of course, isfor myTo family. I’m more Stacey Matthews has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah innovative and umber has been overestimated, given that classification for cause We’re grown-ups, and we’re willing to follow their advice. But lion in virus, and breath waiting Ifor a Chinese to ahappen ask your elected ing the I’m worried will. After “Jubilee” and is regularbut contributor to RedState and Legal Insurrection. f death, particularly among elderly patients, can be variable. Some they need to start answering serious questions, or they will fall prey clean energy nue hold China accountable in tangible financial ways for irusis(swine flu) representatives during the 2009topandemic, ources suggest the number is dramatically underestimated, since to the same lack of institutional faith to which all other American etra areprecautions, now this disaster. solutions. because all of this brings up many people are dying at home. institutions seem deeply prone. mies as in the It is about timenot they expected to operate as responsible citizens of of a painful experience I’d prefer to are repeat. Even more importantly, we no clue how many Americans theeasily worldmost likehave any other modern nation. e lose sleep is how everyone has ctually have coronavirus. Some scientists suggest that the number Ben Shapiro, 36, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, American fetidentified cases could be an order of magnitude lower than the host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire. that they bins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor umber of people who have had coronavirus and not been tested. com. world and nbi.

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SPORTS SIDELINE REPORT COLLEGE FOOTBALL

CFP selection committee set to release 1st ranking Nov. 17 The College Football Playoff unveiled a revised schedule Monday for its weekly rankings, with the first set pushed back two weeks to Nov. 17 and the final list now on tap for Dec. 20. The pandemic has caused the 10 major college football conferences to rearrange their schedules, with some delaying the start 1-3 weeks. Four conferences — including the Big Ten and Pac-12 — have postponed the fall season altogether. CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock said originally planned playoff dates and sites remain in place. The semifinals are scheduled to be held Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl. The championship game is slated for Jan. 11 in Miami.

Clemson No. 1 in preseason poll, UNC 18th Appalachian State received 26 votes, good for 32nd in voting By Ralph D. Russo The Associated Press CLEMSON is the preseason No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25, a poll featuring nine Big Ten and Pac-12 teams that gives a glimpse at what has already been taken by the pandemic from an uncertain college football season. UNC is in the preseason poll for the first time since 2016, opening the season at No. 18. Ohio State (1,504 points) was a close No. 2 behind Trevor Lawrence and Clemson (1,520), which

starts atop the rankings for the second straight season. The Tigers beat the Buckeyes in a thrilling College Football Playoff semifinal last season. Alabama is No. 3, Southeastern Conference rival Georgia is No. 4 and defending Big 12 champion Oklahoma is No. 5. Defending national champion LSU is No. 6. The 85th edition of the AP rankings will be like none before. When the season starts — if the season starts — the Buckeyes and 53 other Bowl Subdivision teams will no longer be eligible for inclusion in the Top 25 because they have postponed their seasons to the spring. The Big Ten, where Ohio State and No. 7 Penn State play, and

the Pac-12, home to No. 9 Oregon, canceled their fall sports seasons because of concerns about the coronavirus. The Mid-American and Mountain West conferences have also said they will try to play spring football. The SEC, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12, American Athletic, Conference USA and Sun Belt are forging ahead with fall sports, with changes: The three remaining Power Five conferences, the SEC, ACC, and Big 12, have eliminated all or most nonconference games and delayed the start of their seasons from one to three weeks. All Division I teams were eligible for the preseason AP Top 25, but after the season starts, only

teams scheduled to play in the fall are eligible. That leaves 76 FBS teams from which to choose. Appalachian State received the 32nd-most votes with 26 and is poised to join the rankings once teams that are not playing this fall are removed from the poll. If a spring season is played, the AP will consider doing rankings for those teams, too. Clemson had never been preseason No. 1 until last season, and now starts there again. It’s the eighth time since the preseason poll started in 1950 that a team has been preseason No. 1 two straight seasons. Alabama had been preseason No. 1 from 2016-18, a threeyear run. The Tigers finished last season No. 2 after losing the championship game to LSU. LSU is the first defending national champion to start the following season outside the top five since Auburn in 2011 (post-Cam Newton, the Tigers were ranked No. 23 in the preseason poll). LSU lost a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick, too, in Joe Burrow.

COLLEGE SPORTS

Clemson’s Swinney, Brownell take voluntary pay cuts Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney and men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell are among 15 members of the school’s athletic department taking a voluntary 10% salary cut as a way to offset expected losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. The university also announced Monday a furlough program for affected employees starting Sept. 1 through the end of the year. Clemson said about half of its full-time employees will be impacted by the costsaving measures. University President Jim Clements is also subject to the 10% voluntary salary reduction.

NHL

Milbury steps away from broadcasting rest of NHL playoffs Toronto Mike Milbury is stepping away from broadcasting the rest of the NHL playoffs after his on-air comment last Thursday that there were no women in the league’s quarantined bubble to disrupt concentration drew widespread criticism. The former player, coach and general manager released a statement through NBC Sports on Saturday, saying: “I do not want my presence to interfere with the athletes as they try to win the greatest trophy in sports.” An NBC Sports spokesman confirmed it was Milbury’s decision to leave and that the analyst remains employed by the network.

NBA

76ers fire Brett Brown after being swept out of playoffs Philadelphia The Philadelphia 76ers fired coach Brett Brown on Monday, a day after his seventh season ended in a first-round postseason sweep. The 76ers were 43-30 this season and had woefully underachieved in a year when they were expected to be serious contenders in the Eastern Conference. Instead, they weren’t close, and the move was expected after the sixth-seeded Sixers were swept by the Boston Celtics. Brown finished 221-344, which included winning only 47 games in his first three seasons, including a 10-72 record in 2015-16, during the team’s rebuild.

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Travis Etienne and Clemson narrowly avoided an upset to UNC last season.

Owner Mark Davis welcomes Raiders to Vegas The frequently relocated franchise has a longtime home at the new Allegiant Stadium

“I’ll leave you with three words: Just win baby.”

The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Mark Davis sat alone on a metal bench at the 35yard line inside Allegiant Stadium a little more than an hour before the Las Vegas Raiders took the field Friday. Sitting to his left high over the north end zone in front of a glass wall that reveals the Luxor and Mandalay Bay casinos was the 95foot torch honoring his late father, Al Davis. His thoughts during those moments of quiet reflection remained unknown. His thoughts on what the team can accomplish in their new home were made clear once the players were gathered around. “Welcome to the Death Star, where our opponents’ dreams come to die,” Davis said as addressed the players from the base of the torch while being broadcast on three enormous video boards. “My father always said that the greatness of the Raiders is in its future. Well, today that future really starts. This magnificent stadium was built on the backs of thousands of players, coaches, administrators and fans, who for the past 60 years have proudly worn the Silver and Black. This is our field of dreams. This is our house. “This stadium’s personality

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis to his team

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Las Vegas Raiders players stretch during Friday’s training camp practice at Allegiant Stadium. will be defined by you. You are the Raiders. There’ll be many personal accomplishments out here on this field. Someone on this field today will make the first tackle. Somebody will score the first touchdown. And somebody will make the first interception. But most importantly, it’s what we do as a team.” The Raiders then broke in their new home with a scrimmage for which they donned full game uniforms and pads.

“In absence of the preseason, it’s nice the players get a chance to come in here and see what they’ll get to play in this season,” Raiders President Marc Badain said. “We’re very proud of what we have here.” The players went through their typical drills, stations scattered about the field, which currently only has yard lines, hash marks and numbers painted on it, still awaiting the Raiders shield at midfield.

Missing was the baseball diamond the Raiders became accustomed to playing on at the Oakland Coliseum. “It’s very impressive, the yard-keepers for the field have done a great job,” said fifth-year running back Jalen Richard. “It’s really fast, it’s comfortable. I know a couple of guys thought it was going to be artificial turf, but it turned out to be real grass. We’re real excited for this.” The Raiders were hoping to make as big a splash as the NHL’s Golden Knights did just up Dean Martin Drive at T-Mobile Arena when they made their debut in 2017, but because of the coronavirus pandemic the Raiders will play home games without fans. Their home opener is scheduled for Sept. 21 against the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football.” Davis has said that if the fans aren’t allowed in the building, he won’t be attending games either. But it’s clear what his expectations are, even during such a strange season. “I’ll leave you with three words: Just win baby,” he told the players. “Welcome home.”

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Pfeiffer’s Bolton ‘The Last Dance’ promoted head director talkstoproject baseball on Jordan’scoach Bulls The former Falcons pitcher replaces The 10-part documentary Jordan Stampler will air over five Sundays By Jesse Deal By Stanly Tim Reynolds County Journal The Associated Press

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The Netflix documentary “Rising Phoenix” profiles the struggles of the The coronavirus pandemic Paralympics and its has made it even harder forathletes under-the-radar players to make an impression on The Associated Press teams

MISENHEIMER —Pfeiffer University anJASON kid inBolton, the stands in nouncedHEHIR Friday was thataCraig a Pfeiffer Boston Garden on April 20, 1986, the day that alumnus and member of the baseball coaching Michael Jordan scored a to playoff-record staff, has been promoted head coach. 63 points. Bolton will take over for Jordan Stampler, Itwho wasresigned a Christmas giftthis frommonth his father, earlier afterwho nearly stuck a note promising “Two tickets to the Air to five seasons as head coach with the Falcons Jordan Show” in his staff stocking that holiday seajoin the coaching at Campbell University. son. It’s a giftbeen Hehir will never for- under (former “I have fortunate to learn get,head though his current seat for coaches) Dusty Blake and Jordan Stamanother Jordan show of is Bolton said in pler in my time here at sorts Pfeiffer,” considerably “I wouldn’t an officialbetter. press release by the university. “I can Hehir the those director of the never is thank guys call it a ESPN and Netflix enough for theproduction opportu- “The challenge. I Last Dance,” a 10-part documennities that they offered me tarywhile seriesbeing that debuts April 19 and able to grow “He would call it tellsasthe story of and Jordan’s final Chia person a coach. a privilege.” understands cago Bulls season in 1997-98 They brought so much that culminated in a sixth NBA title. passion and knowledge to the culture Hehir’s task: Takeand 10,000 hours of Jason Hehir, our program always we have archived footage, add interviews put our student-athletes director of “The with more than 100 people, and first and I look forward to established turn it into about 8½ hours of teleLast Dance” building upon that.” vision.Bolton, a native of and the plans “I wouldn’t call it Shelby, served as aachallenge,” stu- we have for the Hehir said. “I would call itthe a privilege.” dent-assistant for The series was moved up two future.” months to proPfeiffer baseball team videbefore content-starved fans with his graduation in something new to 2015. watch He during pandemic. Director spentthe thecoronavirus next Pfeiffer ESPN was originally planning to release the of Athletics two years as a volunteer documentary in June, coinciding with what assistant coach before Danielle Lafferty would haveover beenasthis taking theseason’s team’s NBA Finals. Itpitching will run coach over five Sundays 17, on new May baseball and re- ending with two one-hour broadcasts each week. cruiting coordinator in coach Craig “I’m we canrespecbring a little bit of light to 2018happy and if2019, Bolton people in a dark time here,” Hehir said. “Sports tively. are such an indelible part of our cultural fabric “I am extremely grateandful lacking that ... there’s a significant hole inDifor this opportunity and want to thank enjoyment that people feel, the escape that peorector of Athletics Danielle Lafferty and Presple ident can feel from everyday that sports Scott Bullard in life trusting me tobrings lead the us.”baseball program here at Pfeiffer,” Bolton conThe accelerated launch onlyhistory added to a tinued. “There is such has a deep within hectic time for Hehir and his team. this program and I have been fortunate enough There been anticipation the To to be ahas part of itmuch as a player and asabout a coach. documentary, which in Hehir’s mind came be the next head coach is truly an honortoand I gether faster such a the project usually lookmuch forward in than continuing success of the does. Pfeiffer Baseball program both on and off the “Normally, to do an hourlong archival docfield.” umentary from finish, it takes about During hisstart timetoas the Falcons’ pitching a year from the inception of the idea had to the coach, the team’s pitching staff there-secsearch to doing all the shooting to getting all ond-lowest ERA in the USA South it Confertogether, storyboarding it out, out, ence. In addition, Bolton wasmapping a mentoritfor Nick editing, gettingannotes back,College it takes about Cona Richmond, Eastern Athletic year,” HehirMost said. Valuable “We’re doing 10 of those. And ference Player who went on to we sign had aalittle overcontract two years to do so we’re Tifree bit agent with theit Detroit already working at five times our normal rate.” gers organization. TheBefore pandemic his further playing complicates career wasmatters. cut short Hehir team are finishing thingssecond-team up while dueand to his injuries, Bolton earned separated, connecting through Zoom meetings All-Conference Carolinas honors with the Flabutcons, largely in isolation at their laptops to inposting a 2.11 ERA withown six saves in 21 getnings the last pieces of the story ready to air. during the 2012 season. The“Craig documentary goes deeper 1997has served under than greatjust leadership 98,over though that season is the overriding theme. the years that have allowed him to flourIt also serves as helped a retrospective of Jordan’s basish and have him develop what he needs ketball from his college at North Caroto belife, successful,” Pfeifferdays Director of Athletics linaDanielle throughLafferty his rise atop NBA. said the in the university’s press Hehir knows there is an ongoing andand release. “As an alumnus of thebuildup program anticipation the documentary, andvolsomeone surrounding who has worked their way from stillunteer feels nervousness. He met with Jordan sevassistant to being a full-time assistant eralwithin times over course we of the project, includthe the program, believe Craig is the ingbest three sit-down interviews that are part fit to lead our baseball program. Heofunthederstands documentary. the culture we have established and “I hope that willthe like it as much as we the plans wepeople have for future.” did,” Hehir said.

Become a part of Stanly County Schools! Stanly County Schools has an opening for a Speech Language Pathologist serving the K-12 population. Position is a full-time, 10 month position with full benefits. Candidate must hold a current certification from North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Interested applicants can apply through the SCS website and email resume to Dr. Laura Beachum, Director of Exceptional Children's Program, at laura.beachum@stanlycountyschools.org.

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Backup coronavirus hospital N.C. judges listen to challenge over restoring voting rights in Memphis worries residents 56,000

By Gary D. Robertson The Associated Press

RALEIGH — Attorneys for convicted felons urged North CaroliByjudges Adrianon Sainz na Wednesday to block The Associated a state law thatPress keeps felons from voting until their full sentences — Tenn.— — notMEMPHIS, just prison time are Faced comwith the threat of overburdened plete, arguing in part that the law states across the country ishospitals, racially discriminatory. are converting convention centers, If voters’ rights activists are sucsports facilities and performance cessful, the decision could lead to spaces into backup treatment sites an influx of voters in a hotly confor coronavirus patients. tested election year and potenWhat some Memphis, Tentially affect close races, including nesse, residents don’t get is why in the race for president and for the their city, a shopping center in the U.S. Senate seat currently held by middle of a predominantly black, Thom Tillis. low-income residential neighborFlorida has faced a similar onhood has been chosen. going legal battle after Republican City and state officials are constate lawmakers last year passed cerned that an influx of patients a law requiring all fines, fees and from Memphis, as well as nearby restitution to be paid before felons Mississippi, Arkansas and rural — who some activists call “returnwest Tennessee, will strain hospiing citizens” — could be allowed to tals. Their fears are echoed across vote. the country: Governors, mayors In North Carolina, a state law and health experts in numerous overhauled in the 1970s is bestates are also researching and ing challenged by groups that constructing makeshift medical help ex-offenders. Several people facilities. In New York City, they’re turning to the Javits Center convention site; in Chicago, the McCormick Place Convention Center; and in Sandy, Utah, the Mountain America Expo Center. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been scouting locations in Tennessee, and officials here have compiled a list of 35 possible backup sites. They haven’t released the whole list, but Gov. Bill

barred from voting because they are still serving punishments out of prison are also part of the lawsuit. The restrictions mean more The restrictions mean more than 56,000 non-incarcerated resthan 56,000 non-incarcerated idents are unable to cast ballots, residents are unable to cast preventing them from being heard ballots and participating in free elections, plaintiffs’ attorney Daniel Jacobson told a judicial panel in a video conference hearing. Black res- holding the right to vote. It also idents are disproportionately serves the government’s interest to regulate voter qualifications, simaffected, he said. The judges must decide wheth- plify how voting rights are restored er to grant the plaintiffs’ request and to encourage the offenders to to declare the law unconstitution- make restitution to crime victims, al for preventing an offender from the lawyers wrote in a brief. Superior Court Judge Lisa Bell, voting until the person completes probation or parole, or when a sus- the presiding judge on the panel, pended sentence is over. The judg- scheduled several hours of oral ares also could block enforcement of guments. Bell said she didn’t anticthis prohibition simply if they de- ipate an immediate ruling, but extermine those who sued are likely pected one by early September. Jacobson told the judges the law to win during a trial. State lawyers representing leg- is tainted by racial bias, pointing to ADRIAN SAINZ | APblack PHOTO of denying islative leaders and state elections the state’s history board members who were sued residents the right to vote through This Friday, April 3, 2020 photo, shows Gateway Shopping Center said the law isn’t unconstitution- felony disenfranchisement startin Memphis, Tenn. al because it treats all people con- ing with Reconstruction. He argued the disenfranchisevicted of felonies the same by withLee has disclosed a few: the Music City Center in Nashville, the Chattanooga Convention Center, the Knoxville Expo Center — all sites away from residential neighborhoods. The Gateway Shopping Center in the Nutbush neighborhood of Memphis is different. The center features a Save A Lot grocery store, a Rent-A-Center, a Family Dollar, a beauty supply shop,

a Chinese restaurant and other businesses. Locating a treatment center for coronavirus patients there poses two problems, residents say: It could potentially expose them to the virus amid concerns that blacks are contracting COVID-19 at higher rates; and it could force some of the stores they rely on to close. Nutbush resident and commu-

nity volunteer Homer Osborne said he understands the need to help coronavirus patients, but he questions why officials chose Gateway. “There are lot continues of poor people ment under thea law even in this neighborhood that reprecome now — African Americans here 42% and shop,” Osborne, who sent of thesaid people on probawas buying food at the center for tion, parole and post-release sua home delivery propervision and areservice unablehe’s to vote, viding duringthey themake virus up outbreak. even though 21% of “People won’t want to come over the state’s voting-age population. here. It’s just going to kill this “There can be no genuine disarea.” pute of facts that race is at least He also cited a widespread fear a motivating factor in why North of being unnecessarily exposed to Carolina disenfranchises people the virus. even when they are not incarceratpeople Completing are scared,” ed,”“All he around, told the judges. he said. probation or parole also requires Their fears are not unfounded. burdensome fees and restitution In this majority-black city along that can extend their punishment the Mississippi River, lawmakers time if not paid, the plaintiffs said and community leaders have been in court documents. sounding the alarm over what they The defendants’ lawyers acsee as a disturbing trend of the viknowledged the state’s history in rus killing African Americans at a denying African Americans the higher rate. right to vote. But they said the moNutbush resident Patricia Hartivation of the law changes in the ris wondered aloud if city officials early 1970s, sought by black legiswere “trying to contaminate” the lators at the time, were designed to neighborhood. “overcome the discriminatory inActivist Earle Fisher, an Afritent” of earlier versions that had can American Memphis pastor, denied the automatic restoration understands the anxiety. “This of voting rights. is an honest and reasonable conThe state’s attorneys, cited an cern and skepticism,” Fisher said. expert witness who found the per“I think it’s par for the course for black people to be righteously skeptical of governmental intervention that did not consult with people on the ground first.” Doug McGowen, the city’s chief operating officer, said the Gateway site was being considered because it could potentially accommodate hundreds of beds. He said if it were converted to a treatment site, it would hold only mildly ill coronavirus patients who could be

quickly transported to a hospital should their conditions worsen. Memphis officials said the Gateway site was put on the list in response to a request from the state’s coronavirus teamresidents to identify centage of black onlarge, proavailable buildings where an alterbation, parole and post-release sunate treatment facility could be lopervision and are disenfranchised cated. was close to the percentage of felotask ofinfinding space to ny “The convictions the state involvshelter hundreds of potential paing black defendants. tients is notCallanan, one of choice but neKeegan a professor cessity,” the officials said in a stateat Vermont’s Middlebury College, ment. concluded that the law doesn’t conFor “to Nutbush residents, intheir tribute the discrepancies the fear of contracting virus is racial distribution of the those voters matched with the worry that they who are disenfranchised,” a brief could lose stores that are vital to for the legislative defendants said. the neighborhood. Officials ha“Rather, it is the composition of the ven’t said if stores would close if population of people who are conthe Gateway facility was opened. victed of felonies that contributes If they did, shopping would beto the discrepancy.” come more difficult for residents, The judges declined to remove especially for those who are old or Callanan’s report from the case. have no means of transportation The plaintiffs argued the professor to stores located farther away. lacked the necessary experience on “For people who don’t have a North Carolina voting matters. car, what do they do?” asked HarNorth Carolina is among 17 ris, who spoke to The Associated states where people are barred Press while lugging a bottle of defrom re-registering to vote until tergent, a package of bottled wathey complete probation or other ter and other items from the Save close supervision, according to the A Lot to her car. She noted that a liberal Brennan Center for Justice. grocery store recently closed near Last December, New Jersey and her house and she already has to Kentucky eased voting restoration travel farther to get to Gateway. restrictions. “When we do things, we’ve got to consider the people in the neighborhood,” she said. “We don’t need to make the neighborhood worse than it already is.” U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, a Memphis Democrat, said the decision doesn’t make sense. “I’m sure there are other places that would work, and they should have used those rather than go into a residential neighborhood,” Cohen said.

OPEC, oil nations agree to nearly 10M barrel cut bin Salman, a son of King Salman, assented to the deal. “I go with the consent, so I DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — OPEC, Russia and other agree,” the prince said, chuckling, oil-producing nations on Sunday drawing a round of applause from finalized an unprecedented pro- those on the video call. But it had not been smiles and duction cut of nearly 10 million MORRY GASH | AP PHOTO barrels, or a 10th of global supply, laughs for weeks after the soPolice clash with protesters Kenosha County Courthouse, OPEC+ group of OPECMonday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Kenosha, Wis. in hopes of boosting crashing near pric- thecalled es amid the coronavirus pandemic members and other nations failed in March to reach an agreement and a price war, officials said. “This could be the largest re- on production cuts, sending pricduction in production from OPEC es tumbling. Saudi Arabia sharply for perhaps a decade, maybe lon- criticized Russia days earlier over ger,” said U.S. Energy Secretary what it described as comments Democratic presidential nom- back turned. Seven shots can be in front ofwhich the By Mike Householder critical of the kingdom, Dan Brouillette, who credited der-to-shoulder inee Joe Biden said the officers heard, though it isn’t clear how courthouse entrance. But hunThe Associated Press President Donald Trump’s per- finds itself trying to appease many struck Blake or how many “must be held accountable.” people stuck “As always, the video Trump,ofa longtime OPEC around, critic. sonal involvement in getting duel- dreds officers fired. Republicans and the police screaming at police and lighting KENOSHA, Wis. — Anger over Even U.S. senators had warned currently circulating ing parties to the table and helpWhite, who said he made the union accused the politicians of garbage truck the a Black by fires, Saudiincluding Arabia to to afind a way to ing shooting to end aofprice war man between rushing to judgment, reflecting video, said that before the gunfire, courthouse. police spilled and intoRussia. the streets of near boosttheprices as American shale does not capture all the Saudi Arabia the deep partisan divide in Wis- he looked out his window and saw Tensions flared anew after intricacies of a highly Kenosha, with police firingastear face had far-higher production Oil prices have collapsed the firms consin, a key presidential bat- six or seven women shouting at newsAmerican conference with had Kenosha gas at hundreds of protesters who acosts. troops been coronavirus and the COVID-19 SAUDI ENERGY MINISTRY sidewalk. A few tleground state. Wisconsin GOP each other on the John originaldefied bottles haltand Mayor deployed to Antarmian, the kingdom for the dynamic incident.” illnessaitcurfew, causesthrew have largely moments later, Blake drove members also decried the violent to be held in athe park, was11,moved shot fireworks at and law enforcement first time since Sept. 2001, In this photo released by Saudi Energy ed global travel slowed down ly Ministry, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Minister up of in his SUV told ministers his son, who protests, law-and-orpublicof safety guarding the courthouse. sectors inside attacks the overcity’s concerns Irani- Pete other energy-chugging Energy of Saudi Arabia, third right, chairs aechoing virtual the summit of the Group of 20and energy atwas Deates, president of the standing nearby, to get in theoil veder theme that Hundreds protesters The assoutheastern Wisconsin an retaliation amid of regional ten- Kenosha such manufacturing. It has building. his officepolice in Riyadh, April 10,President 2020, toDonald coordinate a response to plummeting union Saudi Arabia, Friday, hicle, according White. White Trump and has abeen using in his re- demand city became the the oil nation’s latest sions. to the building and a door prices due to an oversupply in the market devastated industry in rushed downturn in global due to the to pandemic. said Blake did not say anything to election campaign. snapped spent off its over hingesthe before flashpoint in a summer of racial last the U.S., which now pumps more was“They’ve the women. “As always, the video currentpolice in riot gear pepper-sprayed unrest after cellphone footage of month waging war on American crude than any other country. 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Jason Efird

Tony Smith

ASON EUGENE “GENE” EFIRD, 94, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his homeATHLEEN in Stanfield.P. DUTTON, 97, Gene was born October 9, 1925, of New London, passed awayin Cabarrus County to the late peacefully, surrounded bySimeon her Jason and Thursday, the late Sarah Ella lovingEfird family, August Burris Efird. In addition to his 20, 2020. parents, was preceded in death by Mrs. he Dutton was born his wife, Jewell September 22,Little 1922Efird; to thesisters, late Mary Fannie Almond, John Lambert, Simeon and Janie Plyler Minnie Wilma Burleson and Pickler.Furr, In addition to her parents, Aileen Huskey; andin brothers, Homer she was preceded death by her Efird, Getus Efird H. andDutton, Wayne Efird, husband, Harry Sr., Sr. son, Gary B. Dutton; brother, A private funeral will be Heath Pickler, andservice sisters, Ann held on Saturday, 11, 2020 Almond, Zelma April Hall and Johnnye at Love’s Grove United Methodist Thompson. Church Cemetery in Stanfield Kathleen is survived by her son, officiated Rev. Jim Burial Harry H.by Dutton, Jr.White. and wife will follow at the Love’ s Grove United Kathy of Durham; grandsons, Methodist Church Cemetery, 4360 Matthew H. Dutton and wife Polk Ford Road, Stanfield. Arrin of Raleigh; Brian W. Dutton Survivors include son Gerald and wife Moira of Cary; greatWayne (Gail) Efird of Albemarle; grandchildren, Chase, Davis, daughter Lisa EfirdDylan, (Mark) and Hartsell Vance, Charlotte, of Stanfield; granddaughters, Owen Dutton; and brother, J.P Kelly Efird Barbee Lauren Pickler and sister,and Janell Hawkins. Hartsell (Justin) Crump; and greatgrandsons, Ian Patrick Simmons and Elliot Jacob Simmons. Memorials may be made to Love’s Grove United Methodist Church, PO Box 276, Stanfield, NC 28163-0276.

ONY MONROE SMITH, 72, of Rockwell, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ADGE CHRISTINE on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at STOKER, 89, by of Albemarle, his home surrounded family. A passedfamily away Thursday, private service willAugust be held. 20, 2020 atcondolences Trinity Place. Online can be made at Ms. Stoker was born November stanlyfuneralhome.com 1, 1930 in Stanly County11,to1947 the Tony was born August late Ewell Eugene Harris and in Stanly County to the late Pearlie the lateSmith Lillieand Octiva Harris. Asbury Emmer Lee She was also inin death Smith. Hepreceded was the son law ofbyPat husband, Richard Stoker; sister, and Mick Cagle where he worked at Colleene Harris Russell; and the fish house for many years until nephew, Eugene Russell. he openedEdward Anchor House Seafood SurvivorsHe include Brenda in Rockwell. and hisniece, wife Becky Hill (Billy) of Albemarle, owned and operated AnchorNC. House for 25 years before retiring in 2009. Mr. Smith was a charter member and deacon at Open Door Baptist Church in Richfield. He loved the Lord and his family abundantly. Tony was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and could fix anything he put his hands on. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Becky Cagle Smith of the home, sons Walter Smith and Robbie Smith; daughter Kayla Henderson (Brandon); grandchildren Danielle, Dustin, and Steele Smith, Keaton and Ella Henderson; brother David Smith; sisters Kay Kriechbaum, Karen Stevenson, Ruby Eudy, and Dorothy Smith (Nick). He is preceded in death by brothers Joe Smith, Wayne Smith, Claude Smith, Wade Smith, Robert Smith, andANN sister Mary Morris. MILY ROGERS Memorial can be AUSTIN,contributions 77, of Albemarle, made to Open Door Baptist Church passed away Tuesday, August at 44563 Hwy 52, Richfield, 18, 2020 at PruittHealth -NC Town 28137 orintoHarrisburg. Hospice & Palliative Care Center of Cabarrus County 5003 Hospice Emily was born at November Lane, Kannapolis, 28081.to the 21, 1942 in StanlyNC County

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late Herbert Ernest Rogers and Louise Lowder Rogers Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eulan Lee Austin. There are no services at this time. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Garrett; and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

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HIRLEY MAE HAIRE, 73, of Albemarle passed away on April 11, 2020 at Atrium Health Stanly. The family will hold a private graveside service for Mrs. Haire. Shirley was born December 12, 1946 in Washington, DC to the late Charles Richard Bateman and Elizabeth Mae Mulligan Bateman. Shirley is survived by her husband of 30 years Vaughn Smith of Albemarle; sister Sandra Painter of Gainesville, VA; half-brother Robert Bateman of Stevensville, MD; step-children Heather Smith of Jacksonville, FL and David OLBIE DAWN Smith of New London,daughter NC; 4 HUNEYCUTT, step-grandchildren; nieces Cyndi of Bradley Joe Huneycutt and Hentschel of Leesburg, VA and Melanie Coggins Huneycutt, Cheryl of Aylett, VA;Monday, 16 grandwent toHardy be with God on nieces and August 17,nephews; 2020. and Gus the dog. StanlyisFuneral andin Cremation Kolbie preceded death by Care of Albemarle is serving the and her great grandparents: Jack Haire family. Kathryn Neel, Evelyn Coggins, Joe Huneycutt, and Dolores Ann Arney

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ERLE LORRAINE AUSTIN HELMS, 72, of Marshville, passed away Wednesday, April 8, CARSON ALLEN, 2020OMAN at McWhorter Hospice House 67, of Albemarle, passed in Monroe. away Sunday, 16, 28, 2020 at Lorraine wasAugust born April 1947 Atrium Health Stanly. in Monroe to the late Homer David Roman was born July 17, 1953 Austin and Jewell Delphia-Jane in North Carolina to the latein Austin. She was also preceded Roman Carson Allen, Sr. Teddy and the death by brothers, A.D. and late Dorothy Allen Austin; and sister, JoyStaton Austin.Harris. There willwill be no services held The family receive friends at this time. from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday, He10, is 2020 survived by his Funeral wife April at Hartsell of thirty years, Patricia Ann Home of Albemarle. The funeral Burgess. service will be at 11:00 am on

Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Marshville, officiated by Rev. John Miller and Rev. Leon Whitley. She will lie in state for 30 minutes prior to the service. She will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Paul Helms of the home; son, Alex (Deanna) Helms of Pageland; daughter, Paula (Cristin Brandt) Helms of Mint Hill; grandchildren, Mason, Grant, and Raegan Helms; brothers, Boyce, Royce, Tim Austin; and sisters, Patricia Mullis, and Angel Tarleton. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Park Rd., Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.

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ANIEL ALTON BAUCOM, 71, of New London, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was born April 25, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Alton Baucom and the late Daphne Peele Baucom. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by grandson, Justice Baucom, and sister, Bonnie Driver. Dan retired from Stanly County after being tax assessor for 24 years. He played guitar INDA TUCKER HATLEY, 69, of in several bands. He enjoyed Albemarle, passed away Monday, woodworking, watching baseball, April 13, 2020. and loved his family more then Linda was born September 18, anything. His grandchildren were 1950 in Concord to the late Jacob and his life. Dan had a gift of making Claris Tucker. She was also preceded people smile with his humor. in death by her brother, Terry Lee He never met a stranger. He Tucker, and her twin sister, Brenda volunteered and delivered Meals Tucker Strickland. We know Brenda on Wheels in Stanly County for and Linda are in Heaven watching ten years. over us and laughing. A graveside service will be on Linda was a loving mother, sister, Saturday, August 22, at 11:00 and “Nana.” She was a very giving am, at the Town of New London and loving person. Linda would Cemetery officiated by Rev. David always do anything she could for Talbert. others, especially her family. She Survivors include wife, Carolyn enjoyed working at FastShop #5, Baucom, sons, John (Barbara) Locust. Linda will be forever loved Baucom, and Stephen Griffin; and greatly missed. daughters, Christa (Andy) Hager, Survivors include her son, and Amelia (Chad) Presslar, Alan Hatley and wife, Angela, of grandsons, Cameron (Jessica) Albemarle; brother, Ronnie Tucker Frick, Zachary Baucom, and and wife, Linda, of Midland; Andrew Hager; granddaughter, granddaughter, Leslie Hatley; 1 Lily Hager, sisters, Sanda (Fred) niece; and 2 nephews. Hight, and Wanda (Doug) Lamm. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. Linda will be laid to rest during a private committal service at Bethel United Methodist Church, Midland. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Bethel UMC, 12700 Idlebrook Rd, Midland, NC 28107.

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ANNY PAUL LUTHER, 65, of Norwood, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Atrium Health in AYE EFIRD, 93, ofStanly Albemarle Albemarle. passed away Wednesday, Mr. Luther was in born March 27, August 19, 2020 Spring Arbor 1955 to the late Robert Fulton and Assisted Living, Albemarle. Helen Tucker Luther.9, 1926 in Born September Danny was survived his the wife, Stanly County, NC shebywas Denise Burleson of Norwood; daughter of the Luther late Claude Henry sons, Jeremy (Karen) Luther and Clark and Leora Hahn Clark. Jodywas Luther; step-sons, Bryan She a graduate of Morgan Whitley and Greggand (Anita) Business School was Whitley; a Grandchildren, Daniel Luther and homemaker. Hunter Zado, as well asinhis brother, She was preceded death by Bobhusband Luther JrGaston (Lorena),Chad uncleEfird Jack her Luther and several other lovedson nieces, in 2009. Survivors include nephewsChad and cousins. Jeffrey Efird of Norwood, Danny recently retired from daughter Kathy Efird Page of Charlotte Pipe andgrandchildren Foundry after Norwood, three a dedicated 37 years and worked and 1 great-grandchild. She was there within hisdeath sons and other preceded by aseveral brother friends and family members. Jack Dry Clark and a sister Jane Danny loved spending time at Clark Cheek. his lake house with his family and friends as well as vacationing with his family. Danny and Denise enjoyed listening to beach music and loved to shag dance every chance they could get. He was an amazing father, loving grandfather and great friend to many. He will never be forgotten. A celebration of life will be announced once the current COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Luther family.

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NNIE BELLE SHANKLE (NEE EDDINS) 93 years old departed this life for her wellearned heavenly home on Sunday, August 16, 2020, as a result of COVID 19 pneumonia. Annie Belle was predeceased by her parents, Effie Hutchinson Eddins and John S. Eddins of Norwood. She was the longest living sibling of all her brothers and sisters: Herbert, Walter Lee, J.T. Bud, Jerry, and Vernon; Mabel, Beth, Elizabeth and infant twin sisters Lorene and Lois. She was also predeceased by her sons Stan and Kenneth.

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ERRY FINCHER passed from this life on April 3, 2020 at 8:05 pm. He was surrounded by his family andAMUEL holding the hand of the love of HAROLD his CARPENTER, life. Jerry is preceded inOakboro death 83, of by threeaway siblings, two brothers, passed Tuesday, AugustBilly 18, Gilbert Fincher, and Larry Richard 2020 Fincher, and one sister, Barbra Born October 25, 1936 in Joyce Moore.County, NC he was the Union survived by his wife, Eleanor sonHe ofisthe late Boyd Carpenter KateMaggie Fincher Little of the home, daughter, and Carpenter Cindy Fincher Jacobs of Wingate Huneycutt. NC., and daughter in law, Heson is survived by his wifeTommy of 62 (Tiffany) Fincher New London years, Juanita G.ofCarpenter of the NC., Step Children, Jimmy (Lisa)of home, Joey Carpenter (April) Lanier of Locust NC, Wanda (Bob) Oakboro, Julie Plyler (Wayland) Krimminger Locust NC., Eric of Oakboro, aofbrother Johnny (Sharon) Lanier of Charlotte NC., Carpenter (Barbara) of Oakboro, Grandchildren-Trey (Gera)Ann Whitson and two sisters Barbara of Midland, Step-grandchildren, Tucker (Mark) of Norwood and Zach (Brittney) Aaron Peggy MorganWashington, (L. D.) of Stanfield, (Kinsey) Washington, Caleb three grandchildren Haley(Nayeli) Washington, (Robbie) Setzer, Carpenter ofBeth Charlotte, Cody Matthew ( April ) Wallace, Step Plyler of Oakboro, and Samuel great-grandchildren, Harold Carpenter ofBritlyn-Eve Oakboro. Washington, Robert Setzer, George (Sara) Setzer, Tracy (Rob) Setzer Bumgardener, Katie Underwood, Andrew Underwood, Step great great grandchild, Waylon George Setzer and brother Donald Lewis Fincher of Albemarle, NC. Jerry Fincher will be laid to rest on Wednesday April 8,2020 at 11:00 am at Canton Baptist Church. Anyone interested in attending, please RSVP at 704-796-2412. Dr. Phil McCray and Pastor Tommy Fincher will officiate.

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ARY ELIZABETH “LIB” PALMER, 91, of Albemarle passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Russell Palmer as well as by a son Tony Palmer and a daughter Sherrie Palmer Crawford. She is survived by a daughter Dianne Palmer Joyce and husband Steve of Denver, NC, grandchildren Amy Hummell (Shaun) of Salisbury and Brian Crawford (Crystal) of Albemarle, and six greatgrandchildren.

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DeJoy says he won’t restore mailsorting machines By Matthew Daly The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy refused requests by Democrats on Monday to restore mail-sorting machines or mailboxes removed from service as part of sweeping operational changes at the Postal Service, despite complaints that the changes are causing lasting damage and widespread delays. Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., told DeJoy at a hearing on Capitol Hill that changes imposed by DeJoy this summer have threatened the reliability of mail service in his state and across the country. “What the heck are you doing?” Lynch asked DeJoy at a sometimes contentious House Oversight Committee hearing. Either through “gross incompetence” or “on purpose,’’ DeJoy is “deliberately dismantling this once-proud institution,” Lynch said. DeJoy denied any wrongdoing and accused Lynch and other Democrats of spreading misinformation. DeJoy also disputed published reports that he has eliminated overtime for postal workers and said a Postal Service document outlining overtime restrictions was written by a mid-level manager. DeJoy, who has said his “No. 1 priority” is to ensure election mail arrives on time, said he will authorize expanded use of overtime, extra truck trips and

other measures in the weeks before the election to ensure on-time delivery of ballots. DeJoy urged voters to request mail-in ballots at least 15 days before the Nov. 3 election so they have enough time to receive their ballot, complete it and mail it back to elections officials on time. Acknowledging an expected surge in mail-in ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic, DeJoy said voters should mail back their ballots at least seven days prior to the election. His advice “should in no way be misconstrued to imply that we lack confidence in our ability to deliver those ballots,’’ DeJoy told the House panel. “We can, and will, handle the volume of Election Mail we receive.’’ DeJoy’s comments came as the oversight panel opened a hearing on operational changes at the Postal Service that have resulted in mail delays nationwide. The House approved legislation Saturday to reverse the changes and send $25 billion to shore up the agency ahead of the November election. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., the chair of the oversight committee and author of the House bill, said DeJoy was using the Postal Service’s longstanding fiscal problems as an excuse “to justify sweeping and damaging changes to Postal Service operations. And we have all seen the results: national headlines about delays of days and weeks, veterans desperately waiting for their medications, sorting ma-

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies before a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on the Postal Service on Capitol Hill, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Washington, D.C. chines being ripped out and thrown in dumpsters.” Maloney’s committee on Saturday released internal Postal Service documents warning about steep declines and delays in a range of mail services since early July, shortly after DeJoy took the helm. Delays have occurred in first-class and marketing mail, periodicals and Priority Mail, the agency says in an Aug. 12 briefing prepared by Postal Service staff for DeJoy. “These new documents show that the delays we have all heard about are actually far worse than previously reported,’’ Maloney said. DeJoy acknowledged at a Senate hearing last week that there has been a “dip” in service, but disputed reports of widespread problems. DeJoy, who owned a logistics business that was a longtime Postal Service contractor, said Monday he is in “full compliance” with ethics rules. DeJoy said while he has not spoken to the Trump campaign, he has

let it be known that the president’s attacks on mail-in ballots are “not helpful.” Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., apologized to the postmaster general. “You’re getting a berating up here,’’ he said. In a statement Sunday, the Postal Service said it was concerned that the House bill, “while well meaning, will constrain the ability of the Postal Service to make operational changes that will improve efficiency, reduce costs and ultimately improve service to the American people.’’ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recalled lawmakers to Washington for a rare Saturday session over objections from Republicans, who dismissed it as a stunt. President Donald Trump urged a no vote, railing on Twitter against mail-in ballots expected to surge in the COVID-19 crisis. He has said he wants to block extra funds to the Postal Service. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows dismissed the bill as “go-

ing nowhere,” while Pelosi urged the GOP-controlled Senate to act quickly. “The public is demanding action on this now,” she said Sunday. Meadows called the House bill a “political statement,” stressing that Trump would consider additional money only as part of a broader coronavirus relief package. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been eyeing a $10 billion postal rescue as part of the next COVID-19 relief package, but said the Senate won’t pass stand-alone legislation for the Postal Service “while American families continue to go without more relief’’ from the coronavirus crisis. A bill co-sponsored by Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., would provide the Postal Service with up to $25 billion to cover revenue losses or operational expenses resulting from COVID-19. The bill has at least 22 co-sponsors, including at least nine Republicans.

Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clue By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press A DOCTOR checking comatose COVID-19 patients for signs of a stroke instead stumbled onto a new clue about how the virus may harm the lungs -- thanks to a test that used tiny air bubbles and a robot. Dr. Alexandra Reynolds, a neurologist at New York’s Mount Sinai Health System, initially was baffled as she tracked “the cacophony of sound” made by those harmless bubbles passing through the bloodstream of patient after patient. Yet the weird finding excited lung specialists who now are studying if it helps explain why often, the sickest coronavirus patients don’t get enough oxygen despite being on ventilators. The tale illustrates how months into the pandemic, scientists still are struggling to unravel the myriad ways the coronavirus attacks -- and finding hints in surprising places. As patients flooded New York hospitals last spring, Mount Sinai’s intensive care unit that usually handles patients with brain

diseases turned overnight into a COVID-19 ward, with patients heavily sedated as ventilators kept them alive. “When we wake them up, will we notice they have some horrible brain injury?” worried Reynolds, who at first had little way to monitor brain function except to check patients’ pupils. A bedside test called a transcranial Doppler uses sound waves to track blood flow in the brain, but it was too risky for health workers to stand by patients’ heads for long periods. So Reynolds turned to a new robotic version, a headset that once positioned over the patient can automatically do the tracking. She used it to perform what’s called a bubble study, a commonly used, painless test for stroke risk that involves injecting saline containing tiny air bubbles into a vein. As the microbubbles circulate, the smallest blood vessels in healthy lungs — called capillaries — will trap and filter them out of the bloodstream. Over several nights in the ICU, Reynolds tested some of her sickest coronavirus patients — and repeatedly, NovaSignal’s robot-

The report “I think is really going to generate a lot of talk” among lung specialists, because it’s “more evidence that the blood vessel is really where the action is.” Dr. Corey Kershaw of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, who wasn’t involved in the pilot study

ic Doppler kept measuring bubbles that, instead of being filtered away, were somehow reaching their brains. “This was really bizarre,” Reynolds said. Often bubbles avoid lung filtering by slipping through a heart defect that’s a well-known stroke risk, but “there’s no way everyone suddenly has a hole in their heart.” But to Mount Sinai lung expert Dr. Hooman Poor, the bub-

ble mystery might be “essentially the missing link” in why these patients weren’t getting enough oxygen: Maybe abnormally dilated lung capillaries, not a heart problem, were letting the bubbles sneak through. Poor and Reynolds did more tests. By the end of the pilot study, 15 of 18 tested patients had microbubbles detected in the brain. And backing Poor’s theory, patients with the most bubbles also had the lowest oxygen levels, researchers reported earlier this month in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Why would capillaries matter? Coronavirus patients on ventilators have what’s called ARDS or acute respiratory distress syndrome, an inflammatory lung failure that when caused by other infections blocks oxygen by stiffening lungs. But the coronavirus doesn’t similarly stiffen lungs, Poor explained. His new theory: Doctors know the coronavirus attacks the lining of blood vessels, causing dangerous clots. The bubble study suggests maybe blood is being detoured from clogged vessels to

unusually widened ones — and thus flowing through too fast to properly absorb oxygen. A rare disorder called hepatopulmonary syndrome causes the same abnormality, and it’s diagnosed with a bubble study. The findings are preliminary, not proof that dilated blood vessels are a problem. Still, some autopsies have linked COVID-19 to deformed lung capillaries. Next up is a larger study that aims to see if measuring bubbles could help doctors monitor whether patients are improving or worsening. The report “I think is really going to generate a lot of talk” among lung specialists, because it’s “more evidence that the blood vessel is really where the action is,” said Dr. Corey Kershaw of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, who wasn’t involved in the pilot study. He cautioned that researchers need to definitively prove a heart defect isn’t playing a role. But, “it’s an example of, there are so many things we still don’t know,” Kershaw added, praising the creativity used to find this latest clue.

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County and city elected officials, along with Shelco’s Leo Stepansky (far right), prepare to cut the ribbon on the new Forsyth County Municipal Parking Deck.

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Ribbon cut on new parking deck First step in new courthouse construction

Fatality after vehicle flees from police, crashes A vehicle refused to stop for police and ultimately crashed. Deputies observed a vehicle driving erratically with no license plate displayed. When police attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated southbound at 80 mph. Within seconds, the driver lost control and struck a utility pole. The driver and two passengers were taken to the hospital for nonlife-threatening injuries. The fourth individual, a juvenile, was declared deceased at the scene. A stolen firearm was recovered at the scene. Jaylen Lamont Lyles, 21, of WinstonSalem, was served two felony warrants. Charges for the vehicle’s driver are pending. NSJ

Sheriff denies violating rights of juveniles Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr. issued a firm denial of charges that he violated the rights of juvenile offenders by not providing electronic monitoring, in violation of a court order. “Let me be clear,” he said. “I am angry that I have been misrepresented to the community. … I did not — and would not — state that I would defy a court order. I did not — and would not — refuse to assist juveniles integrating into society as productive citizens, working to better themselves and their futures. I did not write it; I did not say it; I did not even imply it.” AP

Owners of 2 shopping centers plan to file for bankruptcy

TCH staff THE RIBBON was cut on a parking deck that was jointly funded by Forsyth County and the City of Winston-Salem on Thursday, August 20. The new parking deck represents the first step in the construction of Forsyth County’s new courthouse. The new parking deck is located near the vacant lot beside the Forsyth County Government Center where the future replacement for the Forsyth County Hall of Justice will be built. To comply with social distancing guidelines, the parking deck ribbon cutting had a limited number of attendees and was streamed on Facebook. The speakers at the ceremony were Forsyth County Commissioner Chair Dave Plyler,

President leaves Winston-Salem Foundation National search will seek replacement TCH staff

The owner and operator of two shopping centers has announced plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Oct. 1 with a restructuring deal already in place with most of its unsecured lenders. The announcement by CBL & Properties comes the day after it reported an $81.4 million loss for the second quarter, compared with a $35 million loss a year ago. Most of CBL’s properties closed from mid-March to late May because of the pandemic. CBL, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, owns and operates Hanes Mall in WinstonSalem and Friendly Center in Greensboro. AP

Commissioner Vice Chair Don Martin, Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines and Leo Stepansky, the Sr. Vice President of Shelco, which designed and built the deck. They were joined for the ribbon cutting by county commissioners Fleming El-Amin, Richard Linville, Tonya McDaniel, and Gloria Whisenhunt; city council members John Larson and Jeff MacIntosh; and Clerk of Court Renita Linville. Remarks at the ceremony touched on how the joint venture to address the parking needs of both city and county government saved money for both organizations. Speakers also emphasized how excited they were about the upcoming new courthouse construction effort. Plyler said how happy he was “...to do this today as a prelude to what’s coming.” He added, “I can tell you without hesitation or reservation right now it’s going to be

SCOTT F. WIERMAN, who has served as president of The Winston-Salem Foundation since 1997, has been named president and chief executive officer of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, which is based in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Wierman joined The Winston-Salem Foundation as senior vice president for donor services in 1988 and will continue to serve as president until late fall 2020. Lisa Purcell, who is currently executive vice president of the Foundation, will become interim president after Wierman’s departure. Purcell has worked at

the Foundation for 14 years and served as interim president once before while Wierman was on sabbatical. Wierman is the fourth president of the Foundation, which is the oldest foundation in North Carolina and serves Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Under Wierman’s tenure, the Foundation has granted more than $679 million (since 1988), and assets have grown from $45 million to $605 million at the end of 2019. “It has been a true honor to be a part of the work of The Winston-Salem Foundation for the past three decades. I have had the privilege of working with a tremendously talented board and a staff that is deeply committed to improving our community’s quality of life,” Wierman said. “The generosity of this community is unparalleled, and the

one of the best things we’ve had in a long time.” The new $12.3 million Forsyth County Municipal Parking Deck has six levels and approximately 670 spaces with entrances on Chestnut and Church streets. It will open for use on August 24. The first four floors of the deck will be used by county employees and court staff. The fifth and sixth floors of the deck are reserved for use by employees of the City of Winston-Salem, which contributed approximately 35 percent of the project’s cost. The deck is an important step in building the new courthouse since it frees up the North Chestnut Street Parking Lot directly across the street from the construction site. The lot will be used for material lay down, staging, and temporary job trailers during construction. Once the courthouse is complete, the Chestnut Lot will transition to free juror

“The generosity of this community is unparalleled, and the strength of the nonprofit sector makes Winston-Salem and Forsyth County a special place to live.” former Winston-Salem Foundation president Scott Wierman strength of the nonprofit sector makes Winston-Salem and Forsyth County a special place to live.” Randall Tuttle, who serves as chair of the Winston-Salem Foundation’s board of directors, said there will be a national search to replace Wierman. “While we will miss Scott’s contributions to the Foundation and to Winston-Salem, we are excited about his future at the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry,” Tuttle said. “Scott is leaving The Winston-Salem Foundation with an incredi-

parking and paid public parking. Approximately a third of the spaces under the Wells Fargo deck, which are used by the county, will also be converted to juror and public parking. The deck has LED lights, automated transition lighting, and daylight harvesting. On bright sunny days, the system will automatically dim or turn off lights to conserve power while maintaining a safe minimum light level throughout the deck. Subcontractor prequalification has been completed and detailed estimating will begin in the fall for the future courthouse, with a groundbreaking planned in 2021. Construction is anticipated to take up to two and a half years. The new courthouse, at approximately 250,000 square feet, will replace the 175,000 square foot Hall of Justice located on 200 N. Main St. and built in 1976.

bly strong staff and in sound financial condition. Like any truly great leader, Scott has paved the way for the success of the next president of the Foundation.” “As a result of Scott’s leadership, the Foundation is poised for great things to come as we begin our second century of service to the community. This fall, with his guidance, we will finalize a new strategic plan that will guide our work for the next five years,” Tuttle added. “We owe Scott tremendous gratitude for his many years of service in Winston-Salem and wish him and his wife Lauren the very best in this new chapter of their lives.” Wierman came to The Winston-Salem Foundation from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a major gifts officer. Prior to that position, he worked with the University’s annual giving program. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Babcock School of Business at Wake Forest University. Wierman is married to Lauren Wierman and they have two daughters, Mary Beth and Abigail, and a son, Jonathan.

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Hilariously, former Vice President Joe Biden tried to take credit for the Israel-UAE deal, suggesting that his own communications with the UAE had paved the way for the agreement.

LAST WEEK, while all eyes were on the Democratic National Convention taking place via Zoom, truly historic events occurred in the Middle East: a long-awaited peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, including full normalization of relations; presumed peace deals to follow between Israel and Sudan, Oman and Bahrain; the possibility on the horizon of a similar deal with Saudi Arabia. These are not only historic events; they are unmitigated goods: the recognition of a Jewish state in the Middle East is the precondition to any peace in the Middle East. And the formation of a durable coalition to stave off the aggressive Islamism of Iran provides more stability and greater deterrence in the region. It’s easy to tell whether these are historic events by identifying those who oppose them. Iran is particularly angry; so is Iranian publicity agent Ben Rhodes, who served as former President Obama’s deputy national security adviser. The tyrannical government of Turkey is deeply miffed; so is the terrorist government of the Palestinian Authority. All are angry for the same reason: The central myth of American Middle Eastern policy, formulated over the course of decades, has been thoroughly exposed. That myth suggested that in order for any peace to bloom in the Middle East, the West would have to apply pressure on the Israeli government to make concessions to the Palestinians — that Israel would have to abandon claims to East Jerusalem, to the Golan Heights, to areas of Judea and Samaria. That myth had been repeatedly tarnished by events of the last several years. When America moved her embassy to Jerusalem, foreign policy “experts” assured the public that the so-called Arab street would be set aflame. Instead, nothing happened. When America recognized Israel’s formal annexation of the Golan Heights, foreign policy “experts” said that the Middle East would become a tinderbox. Nothing happened.

Now Arab nations are openly forming alliances with the Jewish state, fully acknowledging that Israeli-Palestinian issues remain bilateral in nature. Relations between Jordan and Israel; between the UAE and Israel; between Sudan and Israel; between Egypt and Israel — none now hide behind the fig leaf of Palestinian demands to avoid peace. They have realized that other interests, both economic and security-related, are a top priority. And they have tacitly recognized that Palestinian intransigence is not worthy of their support. Hilariously, former Vice President Joe Biden tried to take credit for the Israel-UAE deal, suggesting that his own communications with the UAE had paved the way for the agreement. That’s laughable on its face: In 2014, Biden had to issue a formal apology to the UAE government after suggesting that the UAE supported militants in Syria. Biden’s chief contribution to the diplomatic breakthrough was actually the Obama administration’s sycophantic embrace of the Iranian regime: By making clear that the United States could not be relied upon to protect Sunni nations from Iranian predations, the Obama administration convinced Arab nations that their interests lie in security alliance with Israel. And so, the region has changed for the better. In more honest times, Trump administration officials who brokered this breakthrough would be up for the Nobel Peace Prize; instead, the news has been largely downplayed in favor of the scandal du jour from Trump’s Twitter account. But we should be clear: The first important breakthrough in the Middle East in three decades just took place. And it took place because reality finally set in for Israel’s heretofore enemies: Israel isn’t going anywhere. Perhaps Palestinians will eventually learn the same lesson and peace will truly be possible. 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.

DEATH NOTICES ♦ Carolyn Legg Andrews, 78, died August 21, 2020. ♦ Helen Caudle Baity, 93, of Forsyth County, died August 21, 2020. ♦ Frankie William Beeson (Frank), 82, of Kernersville, died August 20, 2020. ♦ Jo Ann Willard Felker, 88, of Bermuda Village, died August 20, 2020. ♦ Doris Anne Cash Goble, 84, of Winston-Salem, died August 19, 2020. ♦ Dorothy Emma Fansler Hege, 89, of Winston-Salem, died August 24, 2020. ♦ Deborah Carrigan Hope, 63, of Gaston County, died August 21, 2020. ♦ Inez Whitley Johnson, 94, of Winston-Salem, died August 20, 2020. ♦ Nell Markland Lambert, 90, of Forsyth County, died August 22, 2020. ♦ Leonard W Meade, 95, of Clemmons, died August 23, 2020. ♦ Richard George Prestien, 95, died August 23, 2020. ♦ Margaret Rountree, 96, died August 23, 2020. ♦ Charles H. Sapp, 87, of Winston-Salem, died August 22, 2020. ♦ Wilson Ward Sparks, Jr. , 80, of Advance, died August 19, 2020. ♦ Oglee Beeson Stack, 90 , of Kernersville, died August 19, 2020. ♦ William R. “Bill” Stafford, 90, of Stokesdale, died August 21, 2020. ♦ Dorothy Meadows Stanley, 91, of Forsyth County, died August 22, 2020. ♦ Wanna Faye Fortson Tilley “GaGa”, 97, of Forsyth County, died August 23, 2020. ♦ Cornelia Kahle Weigl, 68, of Winston-Salem, died August 20, 2020. ♦ Kimberly Whitman, 59, of Winston-Salem, died August 20, 2020.

WEEKLY CRIME REPORT ♦ ARRIAGA, ABIMAEL LUIS was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 9 JAYSON LN on 8/23/2020 ♦ Baker, Robert Allen (M/44) Arrest on chrg of 1) Aslt Leo/ inflic Injury (F), 2) Assault Strangulation (F), 3) Poss Cocaine Fel (F), 4) Poss Marijuana Misd (M), and 5) Drug Paraphernalia (M), at 4438 New Walkertown Rd, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/23/2020 14:44. ♦ Blevins, Jacob Cory (M/33) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female (M), at 5424 Old Walkertown Rd, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/20/2020 09:20. ♦ BRUTON, JASHAUN TERIC was arrested on a charge of P/W/I/S/D SCHED II at 300 E SIXTEENTH ST/N PATTERSON AV on 8/24/2020 ♦ Burgess, Tina Marie (F/19) Arrest on chrg of 1) Breaking/larcfelony (F) and 2) Larceny After B&e (F), at 413 Motor Rd, Winstonsalem, NC, on 8/19/2020 12:30. ♦ Cotton, Daryl (M/33) Arrest on chrg of Assault-point Gun (M), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/19/2020 22:41. ♦ Cotton, Daryl (M/33) Arrest on chrg of 1) P/w/i/s/d Marijuana (F), 2) Possession Marijuana (M), 3) P/w/i/s/d Sched I (F), 4) Drugs-poss Sched Ii (F), 5) Poss Cocaine Fel (F), 6) Drugs-poss Sched Ii (F), 7) Drugs-maintain (F), 8) Drug Paraphernalia (M), 9) Drug Paraphernalia (M), 10) Weap-poss By Felon (F), 11) Ccw (M), 12) Resisting Arrest (M), and 13) Fail To Appear/compl (M), at Wb Salem Pkwy/ Nc 66 South, Kernersville, NC, on 8/19/2020 12:03. ♦ Covey, Kimberly Dawn (F/26) Arrest on chrg of 1) Breaking/larcfelony (F) and 2) Larceny-felony (F), at 201 N Church St, Winstonsalem, NC, on 8/21/2020 10:26. ♦ CROCKETT, RALPH EDWARD was arrested on a charge of IMPAIRED DRIVING DWI at 99 W TWENTY-FIFTH ST/KILKARE AV on 8/22/2020

(F/22) Cited on Charge of Speeding To Elude Arrest, at 1498 E Twenty-fourth St/n Dunleith Av, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/23/2020. ♦ FLOYD, JACQUEZ MARKEETE was arrested on a charge of RESISTING ARREST at 1518 GARFIELD AV on 8/23/2020 ♦ Fulk, Brandi Elaine (F/44) Arrest on chrg of Assault-simple (M), at 4565 Crews Ln, Walkertown, NC, on 8/22/2020 19:00. ♦ Gamble, Nije (M/22) Arrest on chrg of 1) Assault On Female (M), 2) Breaking/larc-felony (F), and 3) Interfering With Emergency Communication (M), at 4505 Oakley Ct, Walkertown, NC, on 8/19/2020 08:36. VGibert, James (M/19) Arrest on chrg of 1) Drugs-poss Sched Vi (M) and 2) Drug Paraphernalia (M), at Eb 40/lewisville-clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC, on 8/21/2020 16:54. ♦ Hawkins, Isaiah Elonzo (M/20) Arrest on chrg of 1) B&e-vehicle (F), 2) B&e-vehicle (F), 3) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), and 4) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/20/2020 11:20. ♦ Heffner, Sommer Marie (F/28) Arrest on chrg of 1) Breaking/larcfelony (F) and 2) Larceny-felony (F), at 201 N Church St, Winstonsalem, NC, on 8/24/2020 10:55. ♦ JIMENEZ, SOBIESKI was arrested on a charge of IMPAIRED DRIVING DWI at 4829 S MAIN ST/ BARNES on 8/22/2020 ♦ JOHNSON, CURTIS RAYMOND was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 1412 FOURTH ST on 8/23/2020 ♦ Key, Mark Lee (M/37) Arrest on chrg of 1) Breaking/larc-felony (F), 2) Larceny After B&e (F), 3) Vandreal Property (M), 4) Weap-poss By Felon (F), 5) Fail To Appear/ compl (M), 6) Fail To Appear/ compl (M), 7) Fail To Appear/ compl (M), and 8) Fail To Appear/ compl (M), at 3400 Kernersville Rd, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/21/2020 17:00.

♦ Davis, Michael Joseph (M/43) Arrest on chrg of 1) Adw - Inflict Injury (M) and 2) Assault On Female (M), at 2500 Olivet Church Rd, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/24/2020 18:09.

♦ LEWISFUSSA, EMILIO CLASON was arrested on a charge of INTERFERENCE W/ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICES at 2700 PIEDMONT CR on 8/24/2020

♦ DINSMORE, BRIDGET MARIE was arrested on a charge of ADW INFLICT INJURY at 201 N CHURCH ST on 8/24/2020

♦ Little, Jonathan Henry (M/47) Arrest on chrg of Fail To Register Sex Offender Registra (F), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/20/2020 00:47.

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♦ Martin, Jahiem Lamar (M/18) Arrest on chrg of 1) Fail To Appear/ compl (M), 2) Fail To Appear/ compl (M), and 3) Probation Violation (M), at 200 N Main St, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/19/2020 14:31.

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♦ Mcdaniel, Cliff Henry (M/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) Drug Trafficking (F), 2) Drug Trafficking (F), 3) 90-95h3 Traff Cocaine (F), 4) 90-95h3 Traff Cocaine (F), 5) P/w/i/s/d Heroin (F), 6) P/w/i/s/d Cocaine (F), 7) P/w/i/s/d Cocaine (F), 8) Poss Cocaine Fel (F), 9) P/w/i/s/d Marijuana (F), 10) Poss Marijuana Fel (F), 11) P/w/i/s/d Sched Ii (F), 12) Drugs-misd Poss (M), 13) P/w/i/s/d Sched Ii (F), 14) Drugs-misd Poss (M), 15) Maintain Vehicle (F), 16) Drug Paraphernalia (M), 17) Drug Paraphernalia (M), 18) Ccw - Firearm (M), 19) Weapposs By Felon (F), 20) Resisting Arrest (M), 21) Resisting Arrest (M), and 22) Speeding To Elude Arrest (F), at 2448 Old Greensboro Rd/kinard Dr, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/23/2020 23:21.

♦ THOMPSON, LUGENE was arrested on a charge of ALTER, DESTRUCT, REMOVE SERIAL NUMBER FIREARM; POSS FIREARM at 499 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR on 8/23/2020

♦ MELLERT, HALLEY ANNE was arrested on a charge of IMPAIRED DRIVING DWI at NC HWY 52/HWY 421 on 8/23/2020

♦ VINSON, GARY KWAME was arrested on a charge of POSS COCAINE FEL at 2844 KONNOAK DR on 8/24/2020

♦ Mills, Matthew Lee (M/37) Arrest on chrg of 1) Breaking/larcfelony (F) and 2) Larceny-felony (F), at 201 N Church St, Winstonsalem, NC, on 8/24/2020 11:10.

♦ Walker, Malik Bernard (M/24) Arrest on chrg of 1) Assault On Female (M) and 2) Resisting Arrest (M), at 8800 Center Grove Church Rd, Clemmons, NC, on 8/22/2020 23:38.

♦ MOORE, BRADLEY AUSTIN was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT ON FEMALE at 201 N CHURCH ST on 8/23/2020 ♦ NGUYEN, CLUCKY TRAN was arrested on a charge of ASSAULT - IN PRESENCE OF A MINOR (AFFRAY, DEADLY WEAPON, ET at 131 CEDAR COVE LN on 8/24/2020 ♦ Ramsey, Erraull Larone (M/36) Arrest on chrg of Vand-personal Prop, M (M), at 7168 Yadkinville Rd, Pfafftown, NC, on 8/20/2020 11:10. ♦ RICHARDSON, RASHEM DENARD was arrested on a charge of ALTER, DESTRUCT, REMOVE SERIAL NUMBER FIREARM; POSS FIREARM at 201 N CHURCH ST on 8/24/2020 ♦ Robinson, David Anthony (M/33) Arrest on chrg of Assaultsimple, M (M), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/20/2020 14:09. ♦ Rodriguez Solorio, Jose Cruz (M/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) Breaking/larc-felony (F) and 2) Larceny-felony (F), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on

♦ Tesh, Darrell Reese (M/49) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female, M (M), at 1100 Two Hill Rd, Germanton, NC, on 8/19/2020 01:00.

♦ Thompson, Michael Rayvond (M/26) Arrest on chrg of 1) Assault On Female (M), 2) Assault On Female (M), and 3) Vand-personal Prop (M), at 5000 Thoroughbred Ln, Clemmons, NC, on 8/21/2020 16:41. ♦ Tucker, Destiny Kamara (F/22) Arrest on chrg of 1) B&e-vehicle (F), 2) B&e-vehicle (F), 3) Larceny/ misdemeanor (M), and 4) Larceny/misdemeanor (M), at 201 N Church St, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/20/2020 11:55.

♦ Withers, Joshua Jamal (M/23) Arrest on chrg of 1) Asslt On Off/ st Emp (M), 2) Poss Marijuana Misd (M), 3) Fail To Appear/compl (F), 4) Resisting Arrest (M), and 5) Ndl - Suspended / Revoked (M), at 3400 Kernersville Rd, Winstonsalem, NC, on 8/21/2020 15:40. ♦ Zeratsion, Abel Gebrehiwet (M/36) Arrest on chrg of 1) Poss Stolen Goods (F), 2) 90-95h3 Traff Cocaine (F), 3) 90-95h3 Traff Cocaine (F), 4) P/w/i/s/d Cocaine (F), 5) P/w/i/s/d Sched Ii (F), 6) P/w/i/s/d Marijuana (F), 7) Poss Marijuana Fel (F), 8) Maintain Dwelling (F), 9) Drug Paraphernalia (M), 10) Drug Paraphernalia (M), 11) Weap-poss By Felon (F), and 12) Ccw - Firearm (M), at 1099 Waterworks Rd/new Walkertown Rd, Winston-salem, NC, on 8/22/2020 21:20.

Twin City Herald for Wednesday, August 26, 2020

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SPORTS SIDELINE REPORT COLLEGE FOOTBALL

CFP selection committee set to release 1st ranking Nov. 17 The College Football Playoff unveiled a revised schedule Monday for its weekly rankings, with the first set pushed back two weeks to Nov. 17 and the final list now on tap for Dec. 20. The pandemic has caused the 10 major college football conferences to rearrange their schedules, with some delaying the start 1-3 weeks. Four conferences — including the Big Ten and Pac-12 — have postponed the fall season altogether. CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock said originally planned playoff dates and sites remain in place. The semifinals are scheduled to be held Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl. The championship game is slated for Jan. 11 in Miami.

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Clemson No. 1 in preseason poll, UNC 18th Appalachian State received 26 votes, good for 32nd in voting By Ralph D. Russo The Associated Press CLEMSON is the preseason No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25, a poll featuring nine Big Ten and Pac-12 teams that gives a glimpse at what has already been taken by the pandemic from an uncertain college football season. UNC is in the preseason poll for the first time since 2016, opening the season at No. 18. Ohio State (1,504 points) was a close No. 2 behind Trevor Lawrence and Clemson (1,520), which

starts atop the rankings for the second straight season. The Tigers beat the Buckeyes in a thrilling College Football Playoff semifinal last season. Alabama is No. 3, Southeastern Conference rival Georgia is No. 4 and defending Big 12 champion Oklahoma is No. 5. Defending national champion LSU is No. 6. The 85th edition of the AP rankings will be like none before. When the season starts — if the season starts — the Buckeyes and 53 other Bowl Subdivision teams will no longer be eligible for inclusion in the Top 25 because they have postponed their seasons to the spring. The Big Ten, where Ohio State and No. 7 Penn State play, and

the Pac-12, home to No. 9 Oregon, canceled their fall sports seasons because of concerns about the coronavirus. The Mid-American and Mountain West conferences have also said they will try to play spring football. The SEC, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12, American Athletic, Conference USA and Sun Belt are forging ahead with fall sports, with changes: The three remaining Power Five conferences, the SEC, ACC, and Big 12, have eliminated all or most nonconference games and delayed the start of their seasons from one to three weeks. All Division I teams were eligible for the preseason AP Top 25, but after the season starts, only

teams scheduled to play in the fall are eligible. That leaves 76 FBS teams from which to choose. Appalachian State received the 32nd-most votes with 26 and is poised to join the rankings once teams that are not playing this fall are removed from the poll. If a spring season is played, the AP will consider doing rankings for those teams, too. Clemson had never been preseason No. 1 until last season, and now starts there again. It’s the eighth time since the preseason poll started in 1950 that a team has been preseason No. 1 two straight seasons. Alabama had been preseason No. 1 from 2016-18, a threeyear run. The Tigers finished last season No. 2 after losing the championship game to LSU. LSU is the first defending national champion to start the following season outside the top five since Auburn in 2011 (post-Cam Newton, the Tigers were ranked No. 23 in the preseason poll). LSU lost a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick, too, in Joe Burrow.

COLLEGE SPORTS

Clemson’s Swinney, Brownell take voluntary pay cuts Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney and men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell are among 15 members of the school’s athletic department taking a voluntary 10% salary cut as a way to offset expected losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. The university also announced Monday a furlough program for affected employees starting Sept. 1 through the end of the year. Clemson said about half of its full-time employees will be impacted by the costsaving measures. University President Jim Clements is also subject to the 10% voluntary salary reduction.

NHL

Milbury steps away from broadcasting rest of NHL playoffs Toronto Mike Milbury is stepping away from broadcasting the rest of the NHL playoffs after his on-air comment last Thursday that there were no women in the league’s quarantined bubble to disrupt concentration drew widespread criticism. The former player, coach and general manager released a statement through NBC Sports on Saturday, saying: “I do not want my presence to interfere with the athletes as they try to win the greatest trophy in sports.” An NBC Sports spokesman confirmed it was Milbury’s decision to leave and that the analyst remains employed by the network.

NBA

76ers fire Brett Brown after being swept out of playoffs Philadelphia The Philadelphia 76ers fired coach Brett Brown on Monday, a day after his seventh season ended in a first-round postseason sweep. The 76ers were 43-30 this season and had woefully underachieved in a year when they were expected to be serious contenders in the Eastern Conference. Instead, they weren’t close, and the move was expected after the sixth-seeded Sixers were swept by the Boston Celtics. Brown finished 221-344, which included winning only 47 games in his first three seasons, including a 10-72 record in 2015-16, during the team’s rebuild.

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Travis Etienne and Clemson narrowly avoided an upset to UNC last season.

Owner Mark Davis welcomes Raiders to Vegas The frequently relocated franchise has a longtime home at the new Allegiant Stadium

“I’ll leave you with three words: Just win baby.” Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis to his team

The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Mark Davis sat alone on a metal bench at the 35yard line inside Allegiant Stadium a little more than an hour before the Las Vegas Raiders took the field Friday. Sitting to his left high over the north end zone in front of a glass wall that reveals the Luxor and Mandalay Bay casinos was the 95foot torch honoring his late father, Al Davis. His thoughts during those moments of quiet reflection remained unknown. His thoughts on what the team can accomplish in their new home were made clear once the players were gathered around. “Welcome to the Death Star, where our opponents’ dreams come to die,” Davis said as addressed the players from the base of the torch while being broadcast on three enormous video boards. “My father always said that the greatness of the Raiders is in its future. Well, today that future really starts. This magnificent stadium was built on the backs of thousands of players, coaches, administrators and fans, who for the past 60 years have proudly worn the Silver and Black. This is our field of dreams. This is our house. “This stadium’s personality

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Las Vegas Raiders players stretch during Friday’s training camp practice at Allegiant Stadium. will be defined by you. You are the Raiders. There’ll be many personal accomplishments out here on this field. Someone on this field today will make the first tackle. Somebody will score the first touchdown. And somebody will make the first interception. But most importantly, it’s what we do as a team.” The Raiders then broke in their new home with a scrimmage for which they donned full game uniforms and pads.

“In absence of the preseason, it’s nice the players get a chance to come in here and see what they’ll get to play in this season,” Raiders President Marc Badain said. “We’re very proud of what we have here.” The players went through their typical drills, stations scattered about the field, which currently only has yard lines, hash marks and numbers painted on it, still awaiting the Raiders shield at midfield.

Missing was the baseball diamond the Raiders became accustomed to playing on at the Oakland Coliseum. “It’s very impressive, the yard-keepers for the field have done a great job,” said fifth-year running back Jalen Richard. “It’s really fast, it’s comfortable. I know a couple of guys thought it was going to be artificial turf, but it turned out to be real grass. We’re real excited for this.” The Raiders were hoping to make as big a splash as the NHL’s Golden Knights did just up Dean Martin Drive at T-Mobile Arena when they made their debut in 2017, but because of the coronavirus pandemic the Raiders will play home games without fans. Their home opener is scheduled for Sept. 21 against the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football.” Davis has said that if the fans aren’t allowed in the building, he won’t be attending games either. But it’s clear what his expectations are, even during such a strange season. “I’ll leave you with three words: Just win baby,” he told the players. “Welcome home.”

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STATE & NATION

DeJoy says he won’t restore mailsorting machines By Matthew Daly The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy refused requests by Democrats on Monday to restore mail-sorting machines or mailboxes removed from service as part of sweeping operational changes at the Postal Service, despite complaints that the changes are causing lasting damage and widespread delays. Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., told DeJoy at a hearing on Capitol Hill that changes imposed by DeJoy this summer have threatened the reliability of mail service in his state and across the country. “What the heck are you doing?” Lynch asked DeJoy at a sometimes contentious House Oversight Committee hearing. Either through “gross incompetence” or “on purpose,’’ DeJoy is “deliberately dismantling this once-proud institution,” Lynch said. DeJoy denied any wrongdoing and accused Lynch and other Democrats of spreading misinformation. DeJoy also disputed published reports that he has eliminated overtime for postal workers and said a Postal Service document outlining overtime restrictions was written by a mid-level manager. DeJoy, who has said his “No. 1 priority” is to ensure election mail arrives on time, said he will authorize expanded use of overtime, extra truck trips and

other measures in the weeks before the election to ensure on-time delivery of ballots. DeJoy urged voters to request mail-in ballots at least 15 days before the Nov. 3 election so they have enough time to receive their ballot, complete it and mail it back to elections officials on time. Acknowledging an expected surge in mail-in ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic, DeJoy said voters should mail back their ballots at least seven days prior to the election. His advice “should in no way be misconstrued to imply that we lack confidence in our ability to deliver those ballots,’’ DeJoy told the House panel. “We can, and will, handle the volume of Election Mail we receive.’’ DeJoy’s comments came as the oversight panel opened a hearing on operational changes at the Postal Service that have resulted in mail delays nationwide. The House approved legislation Saturday to reverse the changes and send $25 billion to shore up the agency ahead of the November election. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., the chair of the oversight committee and author of the House bill, said DeJoy was using the Postal Service’s longstanding fiscal problems as an excuse “to justify sweeping and damaging changes to Postal Service operations. And we have all seen the results: national headlines about delays of days and weeks, veterans desperately waiting for their medications, sorting ma-

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies before a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on the Postal Service on Capitol Hill, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Washington, D.C. chines being ripped out and thrown in dumpsters.” Maloney’s committee on Saturday released internal Postal Service documents warning about steep declines and delays in a range of mail services since early July, shortly after DeJoy took the helm. Delays have occurred in first-class and marketing mail, periodicals and Priority Mail, the agency says in an Aug. 12 briefing prepared by Postal Service staff for DeJoy. “These new documents show that the delays we have all heard about are actually far worse than previously reported,’’ Maloney said. DeJoy acknowledged at a Senate hearing last week that there has been a “dip” in service, but disputed reports of widespread problems. DeJoy, who owned a logistics business that was a longtime Postal Service contractor, said Monday he is in “full compliance” with ethics rules. DeJoy said while he has not spoken to the Trump campaign, he has

let it be known that the president’s attacks on mail-in ballots are “not helpful.” Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., apologized to the postmaster general. “You’re getting a berating up here,’’ he said. In a statement Sunday, the Postal Service said it was concerned that the House bill, “while well meaning, will constrain the ability of the Postal Service to make operational changes that will improve efficiency, reduce costs and ultimately improve service to the American people.’’ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recalled lawmakers to Washington for a rare Saturday session over objections from Republicans, who dismissed it as a stunt. President Donald Trump urged a no vote, railing on Twitter against mail-in ballots expected to surge in the COVID-19 crisis. He has said he wants to block extra funds to the Postal Service. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows dismissed the bill as “go-

ing nowhere,” while Pelosi urged the GOP-controlled Senate to act quickly. “The public is demanding action on this now,” she said Sunday. Meadows called the House bill a “political statement,” stressing that Trump would consider additional money only as part of a broader coronavirus relief package. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been eyeing a $10 billion postal rescue as part of the next COVID-19 relief package, but said the Senate won’t pass stand-alone legislation for the Postal Service “while American families continue to go without more relief’’ from the coronavirus crisis. A bill co-sponsored by Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., would provide the Postal Service with up to $25 billion to cover revenue losses or operational expenses resulting from COVID-19. The bill has at least 22 co-sponsors, including at least nine Republicans.

Trail of bubbles leads scientists to new coronavirus clue By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press A DOCTOR checking comatose COVID-19 patients for signs of a stroke instead stumbled onto a new clue about how the virus may harm the lungs -- thanks to a test that used tiny air bubbles and a robot. Dr. Alexandra Reynolds, a neurologist at New York’s Mount Sinai Health System, initially was baffled as she tracked “the cacophony of sound” made by those harmless bubbles passing through the bloodstream of patient after patient. Yet the weird finding excited lung specialists who now are studying if it helps explain why often, the sickest coronavirus patients don’t get enough oxygen despite being on ventilators. The tale illustrates how months into the pandemic, scientists still are struggling to unravel the myriad ways the coronavirus attacks -- and finding hints in surprising places. As patients flooded New York hospitals last spring, Mount Sinai’s intensive care unit that usually handles patients with brain

diseases turned overnight into a COVID-19 ward, with patients heavily sedated as ventilators kept them alive. “When we wake them up, will we notice they have some horrible brain injury?” worried Reynolds, who at first had little way to monitor brain function except to check patients’ pupils. A bedside test called a transcranial Doppler uses sound waves to track blood flow in the brain, but it was too risky for health workers to stand by patients’ heads for long periods. So Reynolds turned to a new robotic version, a headset that once positioned over the patient can automatically do the tracking. She used it to perform what’s called a bubble study, a commonly used, painless test for stroke risk that involves injecting saline containing tiny air bubbles into a vein. As the microbubbles circulate, the smallest blood vessels in healthy lungs — called capillaries — will trap and filter them out of the bloodstream. Over several nights in the ICU, Reynolds tested some of her sickest coronavirus patients — and repeatedly, NovaSignal’s robot-

The report “I think is really going to generate a lot of talk” among lung specialists, because it’s “more evidence that the blood vessel is really where the action is.” Dr. Corey Kershaw of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, who wasn’t involved in the pilot study

ic Doppler kept measuring bubbles that, instead of being filtered away, were somehow reaching their brains. “This was really bizarre,” Reynolds said. Often bubbles avoid lung filtering by slipping through a heart defect that’s a well-known stroke risk, but “there’s no way everyone suddenly has a hole in their heart.” But to Mount Sinai lung expert Dr. Hooman Poor, the bub-

ble mystery might be “essentially the missing link” in why these patients weren’t getting enough oxygen: Maybe abnormally dilated lung capillaries, not a heart problem, were letting the bubbles sneak through. Poor and Reynolds did more tests. By the end of the pilot study, 15 of 18 tested patients had microbubbles detected in the brain. And backing Poor’s theory, patients with the most bubbles also had the lowest oxygen levels, researchers reported earlier this month in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Why would capillaries matter? Coronavirus patients on ventilators have what’s called ARDS or acute respiratory distress syndrome, an inflammatory lung failure that when caused by other infections blocks oxygen by stiffening lungs. But the coronavirus doesn’t similarly stiffen lungs, Poor explained. His new theory: Doctors know the coronavirus attacks the lining of blood vessels, causing dangerous clots. The bubble study suggests maybe blood is being detoured from clogged vessels to

unusually widened ones — and thus flowing through too fast to properly absorb oxygen. A rare disorder called hepatopulmonary syndrome causes the same abnormality, and it’s diagnosed with a bubble study. The findings are preliminary, not proof that dilated blood vessels are a problem. Still, some autopsies have linked COVID-19 to deformed lung capillaries. Next up is a larger study that aims to see if measuring bubbles could help doctors monitor whether patients are improving or worsening. The report “I think is really going to generate a lot of talk” among lung specialists, because it’s “more evidence that the blood vessel is really where the action is,” said Dr. Corey Kershaw of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, who wasn’t involved in the pilot study. He cautioned that researchers need to definitively prove a heart defect isn’t playing a role. But, “it’s an example of, there are so many things we still don’t know,” Kershaw added, praising the creativity used to find this latest clue.