• The Jamestown Public Library will show classic black and white movies on Thursday nights in December starting at 6:30 p.m.
Featured will be Holiday Inn on Dec. 4, White Christmas on Dec. 11 and Scrooge on Dec. 18. Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be provided.
• The Polar Express will be shown on Dec. 20 at 10:15 a.m. Hot chocolate will be provided and wearing of pajamas is encouraged.
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The Jamestown Christmas Parade begins at 3 p.m. followed by Kids ‘n’ Klaus at the Jamestown Public Library from 4-5:30 p.m. The library event will feature Christmas stories, songs and crafts and a visit to see Santa in the library’s auditorium. Friends of the Library will sell holiday baskets and some sweet treats.
A tour of Mendenhall Homeplace will begin at 5 p.m.
Parade live video Can’t make it to the Jamestown Christmas Parade on Dec. 7? Not a problem — just crank up YouTube where the parade will be broadcast live. Search for Jamestown NC Events (@JamestownNCEvents-rp2dv) on YouTube.
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wish Tree
Once again the Wish Tree at the Jamestown Library is up and waiting to be decorated with ornaments picturing items donated by library patrons and selected from a wish list. Materials purchased for this event are award winners, patron requests, replacement items and staff suggestions. Consider donating a book in honor of someone as a gift or in memory of a favorite book lover. Each donated item will include a bookplate recognizing the donor and the person to be honored.
Have an event that you think needs to be included in About Town? Email
Norma B. Dennis at ndworddesign@gmail. com or Carol Brooks at cab1hp@gmail.com
Planning Board to continue zoning amendment discussion
By C arol B rooks freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
The Jamestown Planning Board will have their regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 301 East Main Street. The public is invited to attend.
At the Nov. 10 meeting, the Board voted 3-2 to reject a rezoning amendment
“To rezone approximately 6.53 acres +/from Main Street (MS) and Commercial/ Main Street Transitional (C/MST) to Conditional Zoning-Residential/Main Street
Transitional (CZ-R/MST) the properties include 207, 209, 301 West Main St. (Parcel #160256, 160266, and 160265) currently zoned as Main Street and 305 West Main St. (Parcel #160261) currently zoned as Commercial/Main Street Transitional.”
The parcels lie in part across from James-
town Elementary School.
Burkely proposes a development of up to 138 units of a multifamily residential community. This is within both the West Main and Town Center Future Land Use designations and within walking distance to downtown shopping and entertainment.
Burkely’s proposed plan includes a mix of mansion or manor-style apartments fronting West Main Street and three-story apartment buildings toward the rear of the site. The design of the buildings would be compatible with the Jamestown National Register Historic District in which it is located. They would look like large single-family homes. All parking would be behind these apartment buildings.
The Board voted to continue the public hearing to December for more discussion.
A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the Town Clerk’s office for inspection by all interested citizens.
Lydia’s bridge to star in indie film
By C arol B rooks
freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
A short indie feature film is being planned about Jamestown’s most famous “resident” — Lydia. While Lydia is not, and never has been a resident of the town, her story is well-known.
In September, Speaks Film & Media Productions LLC, of Winston-Salem, spent time filming at what has become known as Lydia’s Bridge, the old railroad underpass beside East Main Street.
“The feature script is currently being written by a local screenwriter and
the tunnel has been cleaned
walkway. see lydia, Page 2
Pedestrian hit, killed at Dillon/Bales Chapel intersection
By C arol B rooks freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
High Point Police
responding to a traffic accident on Dillon Road at Bales Chapel Road at 6:30 p.m. found Ostin Roca, 26, lying in the road. He was declared dead at the scene. Roca, who was dressed in black, was hit by a hit-andrun driver, but a witness
on the scene followed the car and called 9-1-1. Police soon found the car and Tyrone Purvis was cited for misdemeanor hit-and-run. Neither speed nor impairment were factors in the incident on Purvis’ part because police determined Roca was already lying in the road when he was hit. There was no evidence he had been struck by another vehicle.
new career and college pathways announced
By Carol Brooks freelaNce writer cab1hp@gmail.com
Guilford Technical Community College and Guilford County Schools have established a way to help high school students. They have created five short-term workforce pathways for the high school students through the col-
lege’s Career and College Promise program. The pathways are tuition free.
Rising juniors and seniors can apply for fall 2026 programs in Aerospace Manu-
see pathways, Page 2
Jamestown-area residents have become accustomed to the Christmas Candlelight Tour at Mendenhall Homeplace.
This year, however, the Historic Jamestown Society, which staged the Candlelight Tour for several years, has switched things up, offering a Mendenhall Homeplace Open House Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Guests are invited to come to the over 200-yearold holiday-decorated Richard Mendenhall house following the Jamestown Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Kids ‘n Claus at the Public Library.
“Come for family photo opportunities inside Mendenhall Homeplace and outside with our historic Christmas sleigh at the barn,” said Elizabeth Greeson, one of the organizers. It is the same sleigh Santa Claus just rode in the Christmas Parade.
“Also come with your family to warm around the fire pit, share cider, hot chocolate and roasting marshmallows. Traditional musicians are invited to join for a jam circle around the fire for everyone to join in and sing Christmas Carols.”
If you have never been to Mendenhall Homeplace, this is your chance to get a taste of how the family lived in the early 1800s. It is a day of festive holiday fun beginning at 3 p.m. with the Christmas Parade. Mendenhall Homeplace is located at 603 W. Main St., across from the entrance to High Point City Lake Park.
Turkey giveaway helps four nonprofits
By norma B. dennis
freela N ce writer ndworddesign@gmail.com
For several years Ryan Richards has used the Thanksgiving season to provide turkeys to nonprofit organizations to aid in their ministries.
Richards understands many of the problems people have in life. He had a difficult childhood and as an adult was homeless at one point — living in his car and later a motel room — and facing two brain surgeries. When he was back on his feet, he found himself with the option of buying a house or growing a business.
His teenage daughter agreed he should start a business and Richards currently lives in an apartment, in year four of a five-year business plan. His company, Jamestown Logistics, has proven to be successful and Richards serves as a middleman for companies that need to ship their products.
“I provide a service so companies can focus on other details of running their business and I can find truckers to haul their goods,” Richards explained, simplifying his job description.
He is now in the process of locating his company to the heart of Jamestown, opening in the former “Jamestown News” location.
“At first I did not understand why I had so many problems in life,” Richards said. “But I realized I made it through so I could help someone in the future.”
This year, his annual turkey giveaway included four organizations: Fish & Loaves Mission Program, ProjectFive2, Greater Piedmont Adult & Teen Challenge and CityServe of the Triad. He coordinated the project with Alex
Photo courtesy Historic Jamestown Society the new parlor decorated for the holiday season during previous Candlelight tours.
Photo by Elizabeth Greeson the front entrance to the richard mendenhall house.
Photo by Carol Brooks
up for a pedestrian
Photo by Norma B. Dennis ryan richards, owner of Jamestown logistics, believes in the concept of “giving back” to others in his surrounding community.
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Correction
The Hand-to-Hand Food Pantry, located at 2103 Penny Road, provides food to those in need on the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon.
Clients who want to select clothes or other items may arrive at 8 a.m.
We regret the error about the day of the month in the original story on Nov. 26.
UNCSA alum, Autumn Karen,” said Dimitri Dyó, project manager for Speaks Film. “It will heavily feature not only the legend, but will also lean on the culture of the Triad and other locations around Jamestown. The film is a parallel narrative: half in the past, where we explore Lydia’s life; half in the present, where her ghost is trying to find closure.”
According to Dyó, the premise of the Southern gothic horror film, subject to modification as the script is developed, is, “On a rainy Southern prom night, a teenager fleeing her boyfriend nearly hits a girl in a vintage gown under an abandoned bridge, falling into a neverending cycle of supernatural violence.”
That description differs somewhat from the Lydia story we all know, where
there is a car crash at the old underpass. Later, people have claimed they picked up a woman on a foggy night and take her home, only to learn she has been dead for years.
“The legend of Lydia is famous in the area!” Dyó said. “The creative team has been aware of it for many years — too long to remember how long ago we heard about it.”
The creative team is based in the Triad, primarily Winston-Salem and Greensboro.
“We filmed a short proof of concept film based on the legend of Lydia’s Bridge,” Dyó said. “Lead producer David Williamson and writer Autumn Karen as well as most of our largely North Carolinian cast and crew, have long been fascinated by the story, and filmed this proof of concept as part of the pre-development for an upcoming feature-film based on Lydia’s story.”
Due to the rainy evening, the film crew had to make some adjustments, but it worked out in the end.
“The short film is currently in post-production, so the footage is in the can, and we did stick to our original filming dates in early September,” Dyó said. “The first day of production was threatened by a sudden storm and heavy rain, but due to quick thinking and flexibility from cast and crew, we were able to protect the equipment, reshuffle scenes, and completed our scenes for that day. The second day was rain free.
“The weather definitely made for a good behindthe-scenes story in addition to adding on-screen atmosphere,” he added.
The production company worked with Town Manager Matthew Johnson to arrange the filming and were able to have a few Jamestown residents help with the crew.
Dyó could not say when the movie would be released.
“We are looking at a festival run in North Carolina and across the United States throughout 2026,” he said. “Where to catch the film during that time will depend on jurors and selections.”
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Wilson, store manager of Walmart Neighborhood Market in High Point, to get the turkeys. Nicole French, who runs the nonprofit RePURSEpose that helps women going through breast cancer, connected him with organizations that could use them.
Fish & loaves mission Program (belize central america Jurisdiction) is an outreach of the Church of God in Christ, locally under the leadership of Bishop Alber Quick of Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ in High Point.
“The turkeys we received were given to families and seniors who may not have been able to afford food during the holiday,” said Bishop K.J. Rogers of the H.W. Fields Cathedral. “It was such a blessing for a business owner to give a spark of hope to those in need.”
The Fish and Loaves Mission Program also will give out food and conduct wellness checks at the H.W. Fields Cathedral in Greensboro on Dec. 13.
ProjectFive2 is in its 10th year of service to the community. Started by Omar Rojas, the group feeds approximately 500 people at its annual traditional Thanksgiving meal.
“We provide help for the transitional community,” Taren Fox said. “Some people call them homeless, but we recognize they are not at the end (of their journey), just where they are at the moment.
“We collaborate with the community as much as possible to provide lunches monthly.”
Rojas began the project by feeding children on the east side of Greensboro during the summer when they were not in school. The program was later expanded to provide bag lunches to those visiting the Interactive Resource Center, a day shelter for the homeless. At Thanksgiving they provide dinner in trays at the IRC and have entertainment.
“We want to change lives and make them feel normal for at least a day,” Rojas said. “Some of the turkeys we received this year went toward the meal and others were given to families in need.”
greater Piedmont adult & Teen challenge is a faith-based discipleship program to help men 18 and older overcome drug, alcohol and other life-controlling issues. The live-in program lasts seven months.
There are programs in every state as well as some other countries. Affiliated with the Assemblies of God Church, the national office is located in Springfield, Mo. The program recently celebrated 50
years of service.
“Participants go through educational classes to help them understand the cause of their problem,” George Rhye, the local director explained. “Believing Jesus is the one to help, we apply the word of God to their lives. 80 percent of the students will not return to their addiction.
“Those who can, pay to participate, but we do not turn anyone away. A thrift store named Blessingdales, on the 11-acre campus at 1910 Boulevard St. in Greensboro, helps fund the program and we have other fundraisers. Part of the program is giving back to the community. We take the men to other places to serve.”
After graduation, participants may opt to move to an apartment on campus, get a job and pay rent.
There are currently 16 men in the Greensboro program. On Thanksgiving their families were able to come for the day to spend time and enjoy a meal together.
cityserve of the Triad, located in Jamestown, received turkeys as well.
“The turkeys were frozen when we got them so we opted to keep them in our freezers and give them out at Christmas,” said Dawn Sanders, executive director of CityServe. “Turkeys are something people don’t always get blessed with or indulge in on their own. Receiving them allows people to use their money for other things and helps them know they are loved.”
Richards is familiar with CityServe because it started at Renaissance Church, which he attends. He also helps lead a volunteer team that passes out food at the CityServe location on the second Saturday of each month.
“Ryan does a lot of work behind the scenes, not looking for recognition,” Sanders said. “Without his contribution we could not do what we do.”
“I find out the need and try to meet it,” Richards said. “Next year I would like to have a turkey giveaway from my business location for organizations or local families in need. I also would like to support other activities for the community such as a farmer’s market. I want to create an environment for people to come and enjoy what Jamestown has to offer — to be part of it.
“My contributions now are just for the moment,” he added. “It is the other organizations that do things everyday. They are the boots on the ground, changing people’s lives and making a real difference. Their work is a beautiful thing.”
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facturing Engineer, Aviation Manufacturing Quick Careers, Fire Academy, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Pharmacy Technology. When completed, the students will be ready to seek employment in these fields or transfer to a four-year college or university.
“Our goal with these programs is to provide shortterm pathways to assist GCS high school students in getting a jump in their careers for in-demand jobs here in the Triad,” said GTCC President Anthony Clarke. “All programs will
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lead to a credential within one year from high school graduation. Employers in the region are looking to hire high school students as soon as they graduate.”
“Our partnership with GTCC gives students the opportunity to explore their interests, earn college credit, and gain valuable skills and confidence while still in high school, creating a direct bridge from the classroom to college, career and future success,” said GCS Superintendent Whitney Oakley.
The Career and College Promise program offers
the students the chance to earn college credits at GTCC tuition-free. Eligible students must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.8 or higher or passing test scores.
Applications open Jan. 12, 2026, and the application deadline is Jan. 31, but space is limited. Interested students are encouraged to complete the interest form now to get a head start on their applications.
The interest form and more information is available at GCScohortPathways.gtcc.edu.
A Christmas Carol
U.S. HOUSe Addison McDowell Email: mcdowell.house.gov/ address_authentication?form=/ contact/email-me Phone: (202) 225-3065
Sarah Glanville Email: sglanville@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138
Town Manager Matthew Johnson Email: mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov Phone:
MENKEN Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS Book by MIKE OCKRENT & LYNN AHRENS
on the Story by Charles Dickens
by Mike Ockrent
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA
FILE NUMBER: 24SP002674-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust executed by HELEN STATEN dated November 10, 2004 in the amount of $94,050.00 and recorded in Book 6913, Page 2831 of the Guilford County Public Registry by ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book R 8870, Page 2787, 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 Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 80804
ADDRESS: 3002 GREYSTONE PT APT H GREENSBORO, NC 27410
PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): NYKYSHA BETHEA
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 6913, PAGE 2831, AS FOLLOWS:
1. UNIT NO. 3002-H, PHASE 3, BUILDING 2, OF GREYSTONE POINTE CONDOMINIUM (THE “UNIT”), AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AND AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM WHICH IS RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 3, IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY; AND
2. THE UNIT’S ALLOCATED INTEREST IN ALL COMMON ELEMENTS OF THE CONDOMINIUM, INCLUDING THE BUILDINGS AND THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM FOR PHASE 3, BUILDING 2, RECORDED IN CONDOMINIUM PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 3, IN THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY; TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM SAID PROPERTY AND THE RIGHT TO USE, FOR ALL PURPOSES, IN COMMON WITH THE GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS FROM TIME TO TIME, ANY AND ALL PORTIONS OF GREYSTONE POINTE CONDOMINIUM DESIGNATED BY THE DECIMATION AS “COMMON ELEMENTS”. 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 SingleFamily 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.
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as
LEGAL NOTICES
stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.
IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
Sarah A. Waldron or Terrass Scott Misher, Esq ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC
Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee 13010 Morris Rd., Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Telephone: (470) 321-7112 Nov. 26; Dec. 3, 2025 (2160)
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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA FILE NUMBER: 25SP000022-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by PEARL R. REAVES payable to WACHOVIA MORTAGE COMPANY , Lender, to NEW SALEM INC., Trustee, dated August 30, 1999, and recorded in Book 4910, Page 1670 of the Guilford County Public Registry by ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANTHONY MASELLI OR GENEVIEVE JOHNSON, EITHER OF WHOM MAY ACT , having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Guilford County, North Carolina, in Book R 8886, Page 941, 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 Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on December 11, 2025 at 11:00am, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 13906
ADDRESS: 2202 PEAR ST, GREENSBORO, NC 27401
PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): PEARL R. REAVES
THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 4910, PAGE 1670, AS FOLLOWS:
ALL OF LOT 4, BLOCK 6, DUDLEY PARK
SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 53. 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 SingleFamily 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.
Terrass Scott Misher, Esq. or Sarah A. Waldron ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee 13010 Morris Road, Suite 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Telephone: (470) 321-7112 Nov. 26; Dec. 3, 2025 (1584)
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP001391-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gary Dewayne Frane (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Gary Dewayne Frane) to Alexis Alan, Trustee(s), dated February 23, 2019, and recorded in Document No. 20190099359, in Book No. R 8129, at Page 2855 in Guilford County Registry, North Carolina. The Deed of Trust was modified by the following: A Loan Modification recorded on November 15, 2021, Document No. 2021086199, in Book No. R 8540, at Page 2161, 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 Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on December 9, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
Tax Id Number(s): 126716, 7886243140-000
Land situated in the City of Greensboro in the County of Guilford in the State of NC
Being all of Lots Nos. 15, 16, 17 and 18, Herbert Nichols Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 29, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2220 McKnight Mill Road, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Commonly known as: 2220 McKnight Mill Road, Greensboro, NC 27405-3914
the property address and tax parcel identification number listed are provided solely for informational purposes
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours 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, LLP P.O. Box 1028 Fayetteville, NC 28302 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 27377 - 139617 Nov. 26; Dec. 3, 2026
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD INTHE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25SP001558-400 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY PHILLIP R. WEST DATED MAY 8, 2003 RECORDED IN BOOK NO. 5813, AT PAGE 1867 IN THE GUILFORD 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 payment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the secured debt, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County courthouse at 10:00 AM on December 11, 2025, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Phillip R. West, dated May 8, 2003 to secure the original principal amount of $115,000.00, and recorded in Book No. 5813, at Page 1867 of the Guilford 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: 3202 Dillon Rd, High Point, NC 27282 Tax Parcel ID: 0201897
The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Phillip R. West.
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 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 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 subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including 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 from the highest bidder 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. After the expiration of the 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 resale. 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 residing at 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 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is 20th day of November, 2025.
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ARIES (March 21 to april 19) Make your holiday preparations one step at time in order to avoid being overwhelmed and leaving things undone. that confusing family situation continues to work itself out.
TAURUS (april 20 to May 20) Ease this year’s holiday money pressures by letting your thrifty side guide you as you look for those perfect gifts that typically reflect your good taste and love of beauty.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’ll have a good handle on potential holiday problems if you delegate tasks to family members, friends or co-workers — most of whom will be more than happy to help out.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Right now you are especially vulnerable to holiday scams that seek to take advantage of your generosity. best advice: Check them out before you transfer any money.
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VIRGO (aug 23 to September 22) a changing situation brings conflicting advice about how to go forward with your holiday plans. Your best bet: Make the decision you feel most comfortable with.
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SAGITTARIUS (november 22 to December 21) tight financial matters ease a bit during this holiday season. but the sagacious Sagittarian is well-advised to keep a tight hold on the reins while shopping for gifts.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Don’t put off making decisions about this year’s holiday celebrations, despite the negative comments you’ve been getting from several quarters. Do it now!
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) the holidays will bring new friends and new opportunities. Meanwhile, be careful to use your energy wisely as you go about making holiday preparations.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) there’s good news coming from a most unlikely source. and it could turn out to be one of the best holiday gifts you have had in years. Remember to stay positive.
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NOTICE OFSALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 24CV012771-400 MidFirst Bank, Plaintiff, v. Pamela Y. Thomas; Cynthia Thomas Mole; Eva Mae Thomas Martin; Unknown Heirs of Charlie Thomas, Sr.; Unknown Heirs of Andino Lemar Thomas; Goddard and Peterson, PLLC; Castle Credit Co. Holdings, LLC.; Guardian Ad Litem, Mark Gott; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Defendant(s).
Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the Order for Judicial Sale dated August 27, 2024, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County courthouse at 10:00 AM on December 18, 2025, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Guilford County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Andino Thomas; Charlie Thomas, Sr.; Gattie Thomas, dated September 30, 2003 to secure the original principal amount of $118,786.00, and recorded in Book No. 5950, at Page 2898 of the Guilford 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: 1809 Antler Court, Greensboro, NC 27406
Tax Parcel ID: 118570
This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including 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 from the
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highest bidder 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. After the expiration of the 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 resale. 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD
TENANTS residing at 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 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
The date of this Notice is 4th day of November, 2025. 26415 – 43169 *26415.43169.119*
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002684-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lekesha Michele Marion and Jennifer L. Marion (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jennifer L. Marion and Lekesha Michele Marion) to Roberson Haworth & Reese, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated December 1, 2023, and recorded in Book No. R 8784, at Page 46 in Guilford 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 Guilford County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse, West Door U-G Level in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on December 16, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Greensboro in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
ALL of Lot 1, Block I, Section 2, Pennydale Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 29, Page 92, Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4201 Whippoorwill Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours 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
after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the
If the holiday season had a signature cookie, biscotti wouldn’t be it. However, it would be this cookie’s elegant cousin who shows up beautifully dressed, stays cheerful for weeks and never crumbles under pressure. These crisp Italian cookies are made for gifting, packing, mailing, dunking and showing off, all while looking like you spent far more effort than you did.
Holiday Biscotti:
and Surprisingly Simple
They’re sturdy enough to ship across the country, pretty enough for a cookie plate and wonderfully adaptable. Once you have the simple base recipe, you can flavor them in many ways. Tuck a few into a basket with some coffee or tea, a pretty tea towel and a thrifted mug, and you’ve got a gift that feels thoughtful and homemade without breaking the bank.
This year, I’m sharing my base biscotti recipe plus several festive variations, each one perfect for adding a little sparkle to your holiday baking.
Heat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and extract; mix well. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture until combined. Stir in flavor add-ins, if using.
Divide dough in half. Shape into two 8-inch logs and flatten to 3/4 inch thick. Wet hands help if dough is sticky. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden and firm to the touch. Cool on the pan for 15 minutes.
Slice logs diagonally into 3/4-inch slices. Lay cut side up on the sheet and bake 12-16 minutes, until dry. Cool completely.
Flavor variations classic vanilla-almond: 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla + 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Add 3/4 cup sliced almonds. cherry-almond (pictured): 1 teaspoon almond + 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add 1/2 cup dried cherries, 1/2 cup sliced almonds. Sprinkle tops with decorating sugar before baking.
Triple chocolate: 1 teaspoon vanilla, reduce flour by 1/4 cup, add 1/4 cup
cocoa powder. Stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips + 1/2 cup nuts of choice. Dip in chocolate.
c ranberry- o rangePistachio: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla + 1 teaspoon orange extract Add-ins: 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup chopped pistachios and zest of an orange. Dip ends in white chocolate and sprinkle with more orange zest.
dark chocolate-orangehazelnut (pictured): Add 1 teaspoon vanilla + 1 teaspoon orange extracts. Addins: 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips and zest of an orange. Dip the ends in dark chocolate and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.
Peppermint mocha (pictured): Add 1 teaspoon vanilla + 1 teaspoon peppermint. Reduce flour by 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon espresso powder, 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips. Dip one side in chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
ginger spice (pictured): Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add-ins: 2 teaspoons ginger + 2 teaspoons cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon cloves + 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger. Optional: Drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar + maple syrup. Whichever flavor you choose, biscotti are the kind of homemade gifts that feel thoughtful without demanding hours in the kitchen. Bake a batch, share with friends and enjoy a little holiday magic.
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime. com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com.
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• If you are having trouble with your car’s battery, follow this tip from B.D. of Virginia: “Disconnect battery terminals and clean with a wire brush. Reconnect and smear with petroleum jelly. The jelly will prevent corrosion and help keep the battery cranking all winter.”
• Here’s a reminder from J.E. of Colorado: “Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can skip the sunscreen — especially if you live in a snowy climate. Remember that sunlight reflects off white snow and it intensifies the effect. Lather up, people. If you get one that is moisturizing, it’ll soothe dry skin as well.”
• “When doing my holiday shopping, I carry a quart-size zip-lock baggie in my purse. I put all receipts in it, and I ask for multiple gift receipts to be put in the bag with the merchandise. I can keep it all together until after the holidays, so I always have a receipt handy if something needs to be returned or exchanged.” — C.L. in Missouri
• “I keep a cookie sheet by the door to hold muddy shoes and boots. No more moose tracks through the house!” — R.S. in New York
• “If you have extra tasks to do for visiting company or holiday parties, marshal the family. I have three schoolage kids, and I write out chores on slips of paper for them to stick in their pockets. If I don’t have to remind them to get chores done, there’s an extra allowance in it for them.” — H.A. in California
• When unpacking decorations, make note of items that will need to be replaced after this season. When everything goes on sale, you can buy for next year at great prices!
