There has been a new rabid cat report in Jamestown, the second one in less than a week.
The first rabid cat was found last week on Woodmont Road near Jamestown Presbyterian Church. On July 22 a second rabid cat was found on Harvey Road.
It is the fourth confirmed case of animal rabies in Guilford County this year, according to the Guilford
County Division of Public Health.
North Carolina law requires that all domestic pets (cats, dogs and ferrets), whether living inside or outside, aged four months or older be vaccinated for rabies. Animals that are confined in outdoor fenced areas should also have current rabies vaccinations.
Signs of rabies in cats include sudden changes in behavior, aggression, excessive drooling, difficulty swallowing and paralysis. If you notice these symptoms,
National Night out is Aug. 5
By Carol Brooks freeLAnce Writer cab1hp@gmail.com
Jamestown will host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Wrenn Miller Park.
The regular August Friday Music in the Park concert has been moved to Aug. 5 to coincide with NNO. AM Rodeo will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Come enjoy music, food and fellowship. There will be food trucks and several activities.
The Jamestown Fire Station will hold an Open House from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the event. Tour the fire station, see the trucks up close and talk to fire personnel about the challenges faced by first responders.
The Jamestown Rotary Club will be collecting school supplies, canned food and backpacks for needy kids. Drop of donations at the Rotary Club Tent during National Night Out.
National Night Out is an annual communitybuilding campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighbor-
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hoods safer, more caring places to live. It enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.
National Night Out was introduced in August of 1984 through an already established network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and volunteers across the nation. The first annual NNO involved 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states.
It grew to become a celebration beyond just front porch vigils and symbolic efforts amongst neighbors to send a message of neighborhood camaraderie. Neighborhoods across the nation began to host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and more.
In the past 42 years, National Night Out has involved 38 million neighbors and 17 thousand communities.
sweet it is
By norma B. dennis freeLAnce Writer ndworddesign@gmail.com
Beekeeper Stoney Berry lives in Jamestown, but his bees, however, spend most of their time at a secure location at the Sandy Ridge Farmers’ Market. It is there they have access to a variety of wildflowers used to produce flavorful wildflower honey, especially good to sweeten coffee or other drinks.
For approximately four-five weeks out of each year, Berry transports his hives to North Wilkesboro, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the bees gather nectar to create sourwood honey, a buttery tasting honey that is Berry’s
seek veterinary care immediately, as rabies is a fatal disease once symptoms appear.
As a result of the confirmed feline rabies cases in Jamestown, Guilford County Animal Services has suspended intake of healthy cats. The agency said Friday that it was taking steps to be cautious in maintaining a healthy shelter population.
While intake of well cats is halted until further notice, the GCAS will accept cats that are considered a danger to the public or those that are injured or
ill, the release said. There is no need to live in fear, but people should be aware coming and going to their cars or working outside. Rabid animals have been known to attack people. County residents who suspect a cat — or any animal — may have rabies should call Guilford County Animal Control at 336-641-5990 for direction.
For more information, visit guilfordcountync.gov/ animalservices or contact Animal Services at 336-6413400.
New playground to open soon
By Carol Brooks freeLAnce Writer cab1hp@gmail.com
“If you build it, they will come” is the famous line from the Kevin Costner movie Field of Dreams.
It also might be the unspoken mantra of the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department and especially Director Scott Coakley and Supervisor Jeff Goard when referring to the new adaptive playground that will open soon at Jamestown Park.
The men do not believe there is another park in the immediate area that has all the amenities this one has. Keeley Park on the other side of Greensboro is larger and all-inclusive.
“The goal is to make it a destination,” Coakley said.
“We received an Accessibility for Parks grant to do the playground and it’s 90 percent done,” Coakley said of the facility specially designed for children with special needs.
“The basketball court and nature trail are complete,” he added.
Goard said they hope to hold a soft opening with the schools before school starts back and a grand opening later in August.
Every child needs a chance to play and learn, even those with special needs, whether physical, sensory or cognitive abilities.
Unlike traditional playground structures, adaptive equipment features modifications that ensure inclusivity, allowing children with disabilities to participate fully in play activities alongside their peers. Examples of these modifications can include wheelchair accessibility, sensory integration and supportive seating.
Safety is a primary concern in playground design. Adaptive equipment is engineered to meet safety standards and guidelines, providing secure environments where children can play confidently without barriers or hazards.
favorite. Sourwood honey is predominately produced from the white flowers of the sourwood tree.
Timing is key to collecting this honey. When the trees start to bloom, very little other nectar sources are available so bees in nearby boxes visit the sourwood blossoms.
Berry has equipment to extract the honey from the comb, but occasionally sells it with the comb included. Greg Pittman, owner of Kindred Coffee in Jamestown, sells Berry’s honey and Berry also sells it at the Farmers’ Market where he works.
Starting with one hive, Berry now has a total of 150, which he recently relocated from North Wilkesboro back to Sandy Ridge.
During the design process, P&R staff met with staff at C.J. Greene and Haynes-Inman schools for ideas. The staff learned specific needs for the playground and what the schools would not recommend. The schools teach students with special needs.
We really valued their input,” Coakley said. “One of the bigger things was fencing. They have kids that will take off running. They also suggested shading.”
The soft rubber mat around the equipment must be poured before the playground can open.
“Playground mulch is what we usually have,” Goard said. “But the new rubber mat will be a whole lot safer, easier to maintain and will last longer.”
“That surface allows wheelchairs to just roll right in,” Coakley added. “It’s hard and firm enough but has
padding underneath that eliminates fall risk.”
Fencing with several gates surround the playground area with concrete walks outside the fence so parents and guardians can exercise but still watch over while the children are enjoying themselves in the enclosed area. Many features are targeted to children with disabilities. Easy-wheelchair access is everywhere. Communication boards give special features. Game boards and interactive sound machines are scattered across the playground. Several different kinds of slides exist.
“Swings are always one of our most popular items out here,” Coakley said, noting there are several kinds of swings available. Expression
istockphoto.com a man in protective gear checks out a beehive.
He brings them closer to home in mid-July when the sourwood trees are no longer blooming and where he can better care for them.
“You have to treat them for mites to be sure they are healthy and feed them light syrup every
couple of weeks when flowers are waning and a thicker syrup during the winter,” Berry explained. “The bee colonies die down
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inclusive playground sign. nature trail.
four different kinds of slides. several games, like this musical one, dot the playground.
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Photo by norma b. Dennis Beekeeper stoney Berry sells honey from his bees at kindred Coffee in Jamestown and at the sandy ridge farmers’ market.
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From the Front
Wyndham returns this week
By Carol Brooks freeLAnce Writer cab1hp@gmail.com
It’s here! The 86th Wyndham Championship tees off Thursday, July 31, at Sedgefield Country Club.
There also will be the DeJoy/Wos Family Foundation Pro-Am tournament July 30. Many recognizable names have committed to play including two of the top finishers in the British Open Championship Matt Fitzpatrick and Robert MacIntyre. Reigning Scottish Open Champion Chris Gotterup withdrew after he signed up early.
Also playing are Jordan Spieth, Max Homa, Ben Griffin, Sungjae Im, Ryan Fox, Thomas Detry, Adam Scott, Rickie Fowler, identical twins Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard, Hideki Matsuyama, Zach Johnson, Gary Woodland, Andrew Novak, Tony Finau, Sahith Theegala and Keegan Bradley.
Former champions scheduled to play Sedgefield are Si Woo Kim, JT Poston, Brandt Snedeker (2026 Presidents Cup captain), Webb Simpson, Lucas Glover, Camilo Villegas, Jim Herman, Kevin Kisner (2021) and Tom Kim (2022).
decade or more, and he’s one of the nicest and most-respected guys in professional golf.”
The PGA Tour determines the starting field of 156 players. The Wyndham Championship has eight sponsor exemptions, and the top four finishers in the qualifying tournament this past Monday will complete the field.
The Wyndham Championship is the seventholdest event on the PGA Tour, excluding the majors, and North Carolina’s oldest PGA Tour event. It is the final event in the FedExCup regular season and the last opportunity for players to qualify as one of the 70 golfers in the field for the FedExCup Playoffs.
Also committed is the No. 1 amateur golfer in the world, Jackson Koivun, who grew up in Chapel Hill. Koivun finished fourth in the 2022 AJGA Wyndham Invitational played at Sedgefield.
The field includes: 15 of the top 40 in FedExCup points, 24 of the top 50 in FedExCup points, 33 of the top 60 in FedExCup points, 43 of the top 70 in FedExCup points, 53 of the top 80 in FedExCup points, 63 of the top 90 in FedExCup points, 72 of the top 100 in FedExCup points and 21 of the top 50 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
“These numbers show the significance of the Wyndham Championship date very clearly,” Executive Director Mark Brazil said. “It’s about making the top 70 and advancing into the FedExCup playoffs. It’s about making the top 50 after the BMW Championship in two weeks to be in the 2026 signature events, and last year, 19 players who were not in the top 50 entering the Wyndham Championship played their way into it after our tournament.
“With Ben Griffin, Keegan Bradley, Andrew Novak and others that are up there pretty high in points, it’s also about moving up or moving into the top 10 in points for the $40 Million Comcast Business Tour Top 10 that’s awarded after our tournament. This field has to be our strongest in the last 20 years, and it should be a lot of fun at Sedgefield Country Club.”
Brazil had good things to say about several of the players.
“Jordan Spieth is one of the top-five guys every tournament wants in their field. We are excited to have him with us again this year. With his short game and knowledge of this golf course, it would not surprise me to see him in contention on Sunday.
“Any time Adam Scott plays the Wyndham Championship, it’s major news. Adam is an international superstar and one of the nicest guys in our sport. He is always a fan favorite when he plays here, and we are ecstatic to welcome him back to Sedgefield this year.
“We love having Rickie Fowler in the Wyndham Championship field. Wherever he plays, he’s a major fan favorite. He’s been one of the most-popular players in the world for the last
NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC UPDATE MEETING REGARDING THE PROPOSAL TO GRADE SEPARATE FRANKLIN BOULEVARD AND THE CLOSURE OF O’FERRELL STREET RAIL CROSSING IN GUILFORD COUNTY
STIP Project No. P-5709
GREENSBORO - The N.C. Department of Transportation is hosting a public update meeting on its proposed plan to grade separate Franklin Boulevard and the closure of O’Ferrell Street rail crossing in Guilford County. A grade separation means using a bridge to separate intersecting roads and/or railroads.
The purpose of the project is to remove existing at-grade railroad crossings, provide safety improvements, and improve passenger and freight rail operations along the Piedmont Corridor between Raleigh and Charlotte.
Project details and maps can be found on the NCDOT project web page publicinput.com/franklinblvd-greensboro. The information will be available at the meeting allowing for one-on-one discussions with engineers, but there will be no formal presentation.
The meeting will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on August 12 at Falkener Elementary School, 3931 Naco Road, in Greensboro
Comments received will be noted in the project record, but because the project has advanced beyond the preliminary design stage, no formal response or design revisions are required or expected.
People may also submit comments by phone at 512-580-8850 project code 5688, email franklinblvd-greensboro@publicinput.com, or mail at the address shown below.
By Mail: Christa Greene, PE
NCDOT Senior Rail Project Development
Engineer
1553 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1553
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled people who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Tony Gallagher, Environmental Analysis Unit, at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1598, 919-707-6069 or magallagher@ncdot.gov as early as possible so arrangements can be made.
Those who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior by calling 1-800-481-6494.
limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender
recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan llamando al 1-800-481-6494.
Aaron Rai won last year’s Wyndham Championship after surviving a 72-hole marathon played in three days as Hurricane Debby marched up the southeast coast, arriving in central North Carolina as a tropical storm. He is the tournament’s 21st first-time winner, its 21st international winner and its first winner from England. Rai was one of the leaders the first day of the recent Open Championship but finished the round tied for 34th at 3-under par.
Retirement
This year’s Wyndham Championship will be the last for CBS broadcaster Ian Baker-Finch who is retiring.
“Golf has been an enormous part of my life. I was fortunate to compete against the best players in the game and more recently work with the very best in television,” Baker-Finch said in a CBS statement.
Baker-Finch had 17 professional wins over his playing career, including the 1991 Open Championship. He missed 10 consecutive major cuts after tying for 10th in the 1994 Masters.
“As a major champion during his successful playing career and over three decades in broadcasting, Ian Baker-Finch distinguished himself as one of the most respected and trusted voices in golf,” CBS Sports CEO David Berson said.
“We’ll miss his passion, insight, warmth and steady presence on the air but know he will continue to make his mark across the world of golf.
Finchy will always be part of the CBS Sports family, and we thank him for being an incredible teammate and friend, and for his immeasurable contributions the past 19 years at CBS.”
Ask The Pastor Is the Bible A Book of Violence?
By pastor dr. sid steWart
Dear Pastor Sid, I just read about a school district that had the Bible removed from their library because someone said it was full of violence. What do you think of this? — Larry
Hi Larry, I also read that information about that school district. Some uninformed person complained about the Bible and so it was removed.
Now, I will say that the Bible has recorded for us many violent wars or battles. But think of the Bible as a Jewish History book. Any history book that tells of some nation will also tell you about wars and battle. Even the American History books record many wars like the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and WWII and II.
So the person complaining probably used this approach to demand that the Bible be removed because many other sexually oriented books were also removed. It was a just a staged event to try to prove a point.
WILL JESUS RETURN SOON?
Dear Pastor Sid, I think that I know the answer to my question, but will Jesus return soon? I have been watching prophecy teachings on TV and the speakers are sure He is coming soon, very soon. — Martha
Hi Martha, This is certainly the question of the day, but I must tell you the truth. There is no way to know when Jesus will return. Could be morning, noon, or evening, but no one knows, not even those prophetical teachers on the TV. I would ask this: If they know He is coming soon, then why are they trying to raise so much money? Wouldn’t that donated money be wasted?
The Bible does teach that Jesus will return but no one knows when. But we are told two things:
1. Be ready for His return.
2. Continue to serve Him and represent His truth while we wait.
U.S.
Pamaila (Pam)
Phone: (336) 454-1138
Sarah Glanville Email: sglanville@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138
Town Manager Matthew Johnson Email: mjohnson@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336)
Photo courtesy of PGa tour and Getty images aaron rai, 2024 Wyndham Championship winner
Local News
Dip’s Closes Doors, but the Joy Continues
I’m sure you have heard the sad news:
Mama Dip’s in Chapel Hill is officially closing its doors.
Mildred Council was tall as a child and she had the job of using her long arms to dip into the rain barrel for water, earning her nickname, “Dip.”
By d.g. martin
She started cooking when she was ten, “cooking the corn when the corn came in” and frying chicken “as a form of love.”
She never stopped. In 1976, she opened Dip’s Country Kitchen with only $64 in hand. She reveled in cooking for her customers. She said, “it was joy; you could feel it.”
Mama Dip was legendary for more than just the meals she served. She was a true matriarch of southern cooking in her bustling restaurant kitchen and also on the printed page. Her storytelling and recipes reached far beyond Chapel Hill through two beloved cookbooks.
Mildred Council’s restaurant and cookbooks epitomized comfort food at its finest and a link to a genuine past. Her success as an author and restaurateur were due in large part to the appeal of her story of struggle. In 1999 in her first cookbook, she shared her personal story of growing up in Chatham County and how it led to the success of her restaurant in the memoir/cookbook
“Mama Dip’s Kitchen,” a bestseller for UNC Press. She wrote, “I was born a colored baby girl in Chatham County, North Caro-
lina to Ed Cotton and Effie Edwards Cotton; grew up a Negro in my youth; lived my adult life black; and am now a 70-year-old American.”
She continued, “I grew up and lived in poverty most of my life without knowing it. My children, too, grew up in poverty never knowing that they were poor. Our house just leaked. No screen doors. An outdoor bathroom and little money. Our family was happy to sit around the table at dinner time, eating, poking jokes, and having fun.”
Mildred Council died in 2018, but her children and grandchildren kept the doors of Mama Dip’s open and the spirit of her kitchen alive. The restaurant’s website emphasizes the importance of family throughout the span of the business: “Mama Dip taught her family all aspects of her southern restaurant business while sharing her wisdom about life and the importance of hard work and commitment.” It wasn’t just a business—it was a legacy, passed down with care, one plate at a time.
In announcing their closing, Dip’s posted on social media: “Since 1976, we’ve had the joy of feeding Chapel Hill with love, soul, and Mama Dip’s dump cooking goodness.”
The joy of feeding Chapel Hill — the same joy Mama Dip once said "you could feel" — will live on, even as Dip's closes its doors for good. Earlier this year,
her granddaughter Tonya Council opened Tonya's Café, a new venture just down the road, but deeply rooted in the same tradition. On the menu, you'll find favorites that once filled plates at Mama Dip's alongside fresh takes on those beloved standbys. It's a place where the spirit of Mildred Council still lingers — in the recipes, the hospitality, and the love that goes into every bite.
For weeks, my family has been trying to get to Tonya’s Cafe. In the meantime, my two grandsons have gobbled up most everything they can sample from behind the glass at Tonya’s Bakery next to the cafe, and Tonya makes them feel like her favorite customers every time. We devour her pecan crisps by the dozens, which are reminiscent of Mama Dip’s pecan pie. Ask Tonya to share her recipe, and she’ll smile and shake her head, but she’s happy to share the story of how those cookies came to be when she experimented to fill the dessert case at Mama Dip’s.
In a 2017 interview, Mildred Council said, “it’s hard to find a cook, to find that somebody who does what they do at Mama Dip’s.”
While the end of Dip’s is the closing of a chapter, the Council family’s story continues with “that somebody” in Tonya at Tonya’s Cafe.
D.G. Martin, a retired lawyer, served as UNC-System’s vice president for public affairs and hosted PBS-NC’s North Carolina Bookwatch.
Margaritaville, Subrella® Comfort Zone & Wine Deck, Truist Fan Pavilion return
Some of the most popular free fan amenities at one of the PGA TOUR’s most fan-friendly tournaments return to the Wyndham Championship where fans can enjoy big golf and bigger fun, the tournament announced today. The 86th annual Wyndham Championship is set for July 30-Aug. 3, 2025 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.
Since 2014, the Wyndham Championship has been the only PGA TOUR event with its very own Margaritaville tent, and the tropical oasis will be back again this year. Pair that with the Sunbrella® Comfort Zone at the 12th green, the Sunbrella® Wine Deck adjacent to the 17th fairway, the Tito’s Golf Club at the 10th green and the Truist Fan Pavilion at the ninth green, and central North Carolina golf fans have plenty of choices to enjoy the “Bigger Fun” part of the Wyndham Championship.
Margaritaville at the Wyndham: When the sun begins to sink toward the horizon, finish your escape to the Wyndham with a cheeseburger in paradise and a frozen concoction at Margaritaville at the Wyndham. Experience the tournament’s most festive atmosphere and the center of the Triad’s Party of the Year in this enormous tent located adjacent to the Sedgefield clubhouse with live music most afternoons.
Sunbrella® x Agio Comfort Zone: Sit back, relax and enjoy the comfort and shade of Sunbrella® fabrics & beautiful Agio outdoor
furniture at the 12th Green Comfort Zone while following the play around the back nine. Drinks and light food concessions are available for purchase. The Comfort Zone is widely considered one of the best, most comfortable (and shaded!) views on the course, capturing the entire par-3 12th hole. Sunbrella® Wine Deck Featuring Agio Outdoor Furniture: This venue could be the most comfortable, shaded and stylish viewing platform on the course. The 17th Fairway Sunbrella® Wine Deck is the perfect shaded viewing area with views of three holes, featuring stylish Sunbrella fabrics on beautiful outdoor furniture by Agio. The wine deck features William Hill wines and the famous wine slushie in addition to select beers and tasty snacks — all available for purchase.
Tito’s Golf Club: The Tito’s Golf Club provides a hub of activities throughout Wyndham Championship week. With air-conditioning, interactive games, multiple video screens and views of the 10th green and 18th tee, the Tito’s Golf Club is the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing signature cocktail like the Tito’s Water Hazzard or ice-cold Tito’s Nitro Lemonade, without missing any of the tournament action.
Truist Fan Pavilion: This massive tent to the player’s left of the ninth green is everyone’s hospitality tent! The Truist Fan Pavilion features a plethora of seating with concessions available for purchase. Upscale restrooms are also available at this venue.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA -GUILFORD COUNTY
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK
25SP000762-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Amanda Bostic and Darius Bostic (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Amanda Bostic and Darius Bostic) to Fidelity National Title, Trustee(s), dated April 12, 2016, and recorded in Book No. R 7803, at Page 33 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 August 5, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Brown Summit in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
BEING all of Lot 49, of Pearson Farms, Map 1-5, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 163, Page 136 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8319 Richardsonwood Road, Brown Summit, 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 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.
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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA -GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002289-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jamal Steven Mention (PRESENT RECORD
OWNER(S): Jamal Steven Mention) to Cynthia Porterfield, Trustee(s), dated March 30, 2021, and recorded in Book No. R 8427, at Page 1564 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
LEGAL NOTICES
foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on August 5, 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:
BEING all of Lot 22, Final Plat of Magnolia Estates, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 188, at Page 67, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7897 West Gander Court, 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 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: 19455 - 92652 July 23, 30, 2025
AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NORTH CAROLINA -GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP001959-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale
contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jeremy Matthew Tebbens and Haley Tebbens (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jeremy Matthew Tebbens and Haley Tebbens) to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated November 22, 2019, and recorded in Book No. R 8222, at Page 1 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 August 5, 2025 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Kernersville in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:
The following described property:
Beginning at an existing stone, northwest corner of the herein described tract, and Northeast corner of Frank P. Ring in Andrew. W. Idol line, same being North 05 degrees 08’ 31” East 1114.58’ from an iron pin in the Southern right of way line of the right of way to Duke Power Company recorded in Deed Book 2425, Page 680; thence South 85 degrees 09’ 46” East 1102.21’ along the line of Andrew W. Idol and Lester Idol to an existing stone; thence South 60 degrees 39’ 28” East 280.75 to an existing iron pin; thence South 04 degrees 42’ 14” West 558.82’ along
the line of the Chester Idol heirs and crossing a creek to an existing stone; thence South 28 degrees 35’ 10” West 461.23’ along the line of James E. Shields to an iron pin in the Southern right of way line of the right of way to Duke Power Company recorded in Deed Book 2425, Page 680; thence North 85 degrees 59’ 42” West 1179.29’ along Said Southern right of way line to Duke Power Company to an iron pin; thence North 05 degrees 08’ 31” East 1114.58’ along the line of Frank P. Ring and crossing the creek to the point and place of beginning, containing 33.289 acres, more or less, and being the property conveyed to grantors in Deed Book 2394, Page 473, plus a portion of the property conveyed to grantors in Deed Book 2738, Page 951. See survey by Davis-Martin and Associates, Inc., dated 6-2878, Job No. S-13806. See also 2256-4, etc. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1609 Squire Davis Road, Kernersville, North Carolina. Grantors also give, grant, and convey, as appurtenant to the above described tract, a perpetual right of way and easement which shall run with the lands for the benefit of the grantee, his heirs, and assigns in perpetuity for the purposes of ingress, egress, and regress over, under, and through said right of way and easement, said right of way and easement being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at an iron pin in the Southern right of way line of the right of way conveyed to Duke Power Company in Deed Book 2425, Page 680, same being the Southeast corner of the above-described 33.289 acre tract; thence South 28 degrees 35’ West approximately 2198’ to an iron pipe in the South line of a 20 foot roadway which extends Westerly from Davis Road; thence North 44 degrees 30’ West approximately 22’; thence North 28 degrees 35’ East to a point in the Southern line of the aforesaid Duke Power Company right of way; thence South 85 degrees 59’ 42” East to the point and place of beginning.
There is also conveyed as appurtenant to the above described tract, a right of way and easement for the purpose of ingress, egress, and regress, over, under, and through a roadway 20 feet in width and extending Northwestward from the Davis Road, to the Southeast corner of the tract above described said roadway shall extend from the center of Davis Road, common corner of Jessie L. Davis and Clara Davis Payne, North 59 degrees 30’ West 858’ to a stone, said line being the center line of said roadway and from said stone shall continue along the Southern line of Clara Davis Payne and entirely upon her land 20 feet in width, the Southern line of which shall be North 44 degrees 30’ West 358’ to the tract above described.
Assessor’s Parcel No: 169313
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
Phone No: (910)864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 12464 - 98677 July 23, 30, 2025
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA -GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
BEFORE THE CLERK
25SP000388-400
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Willie R. Gist a/k/a William R. Gist, Daune M. Gist and Francis B. Baird, Jr. (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Willie R. Gist and Daune M. Gist and Francis B. Baird) to Connie Iampieri, Douglas Douglas, Trustee(s), dated September 13, 2005, and recorded in Book No. 6396, at Page 0606 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 August 12, 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 that property generally known as 351 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Guilford County Tax Map #: 16-7-16 lying and being in Gilmer Township, City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the eastern rightof-way line of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., said point being located on the southern boundary of the 16 foot alley known as Pocket Park Alley as shown in final plat of Southside Traditional Neighborhood Map 2 as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 141, Page 62, Guilford County Public Registry and said point being further located North 84 deg. 41’ 11” East 34.10 feet from a mag nail set in the centerline of the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and Pocket Park Alley and said mag nail further being located South 22 deg. 31’ 50” East 158.65 feet from a mag nail set in the centerline of the intersection of the right-of-way of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., with the right-of-way of Murray Street; thence from said beginning point along the southern boundary of Pocket Park Alley North 75 deg. 18’ 30” East 60.83 feet to an iron stake; thence continuing with the southern boundary of Pocket Park Alley North 81 deg. 11’ 55” East 80.63 feet to an iron stake, further being the northwest corner of the property now or formerly owned by Richard Cuttino as described in Deed recorded in Book 2599, Page 97, Guilford County Public Registry; thence with the western boundary line of the property now or formerly owned by Cuttino South 2 deg. 55’ 52” West 96.84 feet to a drill hole set and being on the northern right-of-way line of East Lee Street and being the southeast corner of the property now or formerly owned by Cuttino; thence with the northern right-of-way line of East Lee Street on a curve to the left with a curve bearing and chord distance of South 82 deg. 59’ 36” West 33.94 feet to a drill hole set; thence continuing with the northern right-of-way line of East Lee Street North 87 deg. 52’ 00” West 71.47 feet to an iron stake in the eastern right-of-way line of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; thence with the eastern right-of-way line of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., North 22 deg. 00’ 00” West 75.96 feet to the point and place of beginning being in accordance with survey dated March 31, 2004 prepared by Charles H. Sells, Inc., Consulting Engineers and Surveyors. Being the same property as that conveyed to Jeanne Davis Bailey by Deed recorded in Book 3516, Page 1435, Guilford County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 351 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina.
This conveyance is further made subject to all rights-of-way, restrictions and easements of record, if any, and to 2005 ad valorem taxes, and specifically including certain Preservation Covenants and Restrictions heretofore attached to the certain Deeds for the above described property heretofore recorded in Book 6080, Page 2243 and Book 6080, Page 2250, said Preservation Covenants and Restrictions being incorporated herein by reference and further subject to the certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Southside Neighborhood recorded in Book 5200, Page 1031, including supplements thereto, Guilford County Public Registry, all of which Grantee by acceptance of this Deed agrees to assume and be obligated to the same.
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.
From the FroNt
GTCC’s Jamestown campus, one of the college’s five campuses
Guilford Technical Community College has received reaffirmation of its accreditation for the next 10 years from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with no additional reports requested.
SACSCOC is the accrediting body in the 11 southern states for those institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees. All accredited institutions are required to undergo a review for reaffirmation of accreditation every 10 years.
Reaccreditation demonstrates GTCC: has a mission appropriate to higher education, offers resources programs, services sufficient to accomplish and sustain its mission, maintains clearly specified educational objectives that are consistent with its mission and appropriate degrees it offers, and indicates whether it is successful in achieving its state objectives.
SACSCOC accreditation also allows GTCC to participate in federal and state financial aid programs.
“I am proud that GTCC has received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, with no findings or additional reports requested,”
said GTCC President Anthony Clarke, PhD. “This achievement reflects the collective dedication and excellence of our entire college community.
“In particular, our New Faculty Institute and our Institutional Effectiveness program were highlighted for excellence by the visiting committee. This reaccreditation also kicks off our quality enhancement plan “Here to Succeed,” which is focused on supporting students’ success from the very start of their college journey and inspiring all students to achieve their educational and career goals. I am extremely gratified by the outstanding results of our reaccreditation, which are a testimony to our faculty and staff’s hard work, commitment to continuous improvement, and dedication to student success.”
The SACSCOC reaccreditation process is a comprehensive, multi-year review designed to ensure that colleges and universities maintain high standards of quality and effectiveness. The process involves both onsite and offsite reviews.
“This reaffirmation is the result of a collaborative, college-wide commitment to continuous improvement and academic excellence,” said Senior Vice President for Instruction at GTCC, Beth Pitonzo, Ph.D.
“Our faculty and staff worked diligently
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swings allow the baby to sit in a seat facing the adult who can then see the child’s expression while swinging.
The slide structure is tall and equipped with several types of slides, including a roller slide, which provides a sensory and inclusive play experience for children of all abilities.
“For little kids, it’s going to be the Eiffel Tower,” Goard said.
There are also several adult workout machines for strength training beside the playground for park visitors.
Next to two cornhole courts, the 800-ft. loop walking trail through trees includes educational signage, a balance beam, concrete benches that look like logs and three locally-made puzzles. The rubber mulch in the trail was a donation and there is plenty left over for future use.
More features will be added in future years.
The current restrooms will soon be demolished for a new building. Future plans call for non-rental shelters, volleyball court and a dog park. The Town is applying for another grant for the restrooms, which are in the design phase. It will contain not only accessible facilities but also family restrooms equipped with adult changing tables.
“The current restrooms were built under the 1974 Americans with Disabilities (ADA) codes,” Coakley said with a smile. “We want it to be totally accessible where anybody can use it. And totally air conditioned and heated.”
During construction, restrooms at the ball field will be open and
perhaps port-a-johns installed.
Extra parttime staff has been hired to supervise the new playground.
Other P&R updates
“We have a shared use agreement with Guilford County schools to rent the fields at Jamestown Elementary,” Coakley said.
“We needed a field with lights. All we do is keep them mowed.”
There have already been inquiries from groups wanting to rent the fields, but the Town will not start renting until the fall.
At the golf course, the Town will apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to renovate the bunkers and tees. The average life span for a bunker is 20 years, Coakley said, but these have not been renovated since they were installed when the course opened 50 years ago.
The new Yamaha golf carts are in use and GPS systems will be installed on them Aug. 4. The GPS will not only show yardage but let the clubhouse know where each cart is on the course.
A warning will sound when carts are close to a hazard area or in the fairway when it is a cart-path-only day. The new carts use less energy than the old models, are quieter and are cheaper to lease than the previous carts.
A storm drain was repaired on the par 3 eighth hole while the pond was drained for dam repair on the ninth hole.
New software is planned in the clubhouse.
New black chain link fencing eventually will replace the warn silver chain link fencing around the course.
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
INC.
guilford technical Community College receives reaffirmation of its accreditation from saCsCoC
to ensure that our programs, services, and support systems meet the rigorous standards set by SACSCOC. We are especially proud that our Institutional Effectiveness program was recognized as a best practice, reflecting our dedication to student achievement and success at every level.”
In its report, SACSCOC praised GTCC’s institutional effectiveness program, saying it represents a best practice by engaging all stakeholders, including faculty, in a
some in winter and right before Christmas start laying more eggs. The bees know what to do with the seasons,” he added.
Berry “robs” his hives twice a year. He uses a smoker to calm the bees before pulling the supers filled with honey from the boxes. He occasionally wears protective gear when working with the bees, noting it depends on their attitudes.
“The bees are gentler in the spring,” he said. “There is more out there for them and they are not as ‘hangry.’”
Although his grandfather had bees, he died when Berry was young so he did not learn much about bees from him.
“But I thought a lot about raising them and one day about 10 years ago I just did it,” said Berry, whose company name is Elevated Apiary.
He learned much about beekeeping from watching YouTube videos and listening to podcasts. He also took beginner classes about it at the Guilford County Agricultural Center in Greensboro.
There are a lot of variables in beekeeping including allowing new queen bees to form to create a new hive. It depends on what the larvae are feed whether or not they become queens.
“I have a calendar to keep up with the process so I can manipulate the hives,” Berry said. “I take larvae of my choosing and put them into a hive with young bees to feed them. Then just let them do their thing. I keep a check to separate them so one queen will not kill all the others.
“Queen bees may also be pur-
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sustainable peer review process and it promotes strategies that support student learning measurement and efforts to seek improvement.
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chased from other beekeepers or suppliers.”
Berry has acquired some new hives from people who wanted him to collect a swarm from their property.
“I have taken them from porch columns and walls, but the weirdest place was from a piece of equipment at a machine company,” Berry said. “If you can locate the queen and put her in a box the other bees will follow her.”
Berry is a member of the Guilford County Beekeepers
Association, which holds meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Guilford County Cooperative Extension, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro. Call 336-641-2404 to learn when beginner beekeeping classes are held or for more information about the Guilford County Beekeepers Association. “I would like to see more young people take an interest in beekeeping,” Berry said.
BEE informed: Facts about bees and beekeeping
• Apiary is a place where bees are kept, a collection of beehives, especially for their honey.
• Honeybees are not domesticated.
• Honeybees are social insects, living in a cluster of individuals that function as a single entity.
• The queen bee is a fertilized female capable of laying a thousand or more eggs per day. Worker bees are females equipped with a venomous sting. Drones are male bees.
• Bees collect nectar, which is used to create honey and they also are instrumental in pollenating plants.
• If a colony of bees becomes crowded the queen will leave taking with her some of the worker bees. The first queen to emerge in the original hive destroys the other queen bees.
• A queen can live up to five years.
Worker bees live about six weeks. Drones, male bees, usually live a few weeks.
• Some 90 crops grown in the United States alone are dependent on insect pollination, performed primarily by the honeybee
• If stung by a bee, the stinger should be scraped loose at once using a flat edge, rather than grasped and pulled out. Scraping across the stinger prevents the venom sack from releasing more venom down into the sting. Occasionally, acute allergic reactions develop from a sting, usually with persons who have other allergic problems. If you have severe allergy symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
• Honeybees have diseases as well as enemies including toads lizards birds, mice, skunks and bears • According to BestMadHoney, North Carolina ranks 16th among America’s bee conservation hotspots. Oregon claims the top spot as the most bee-friendly state with Vermont and Washington second and third respectively.
• Honey is marketed in different forms: liquid, comb and creamed. Some honeys are sold by floral type named for the predominant flowers visited by the bees when they accumulated the nectar.
LEGAL NOTICES
July 30, Aug. 6, 2025
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 24SP002560-400
IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A LIEN HELD BY RACHEL’S KEEP HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS UPON 5085 BARTHOLOMEWS LANE GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, AKA BEING ALL OF LOT 41, RACHELS KEEP, SECTION 14, PHASE 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 143, PAGE 56, OF THE GUILFORD COUNTY REGISTRY, WHICH IS TITLED TO: DEANDRA ROBINSON
Foreclosure of Lien filed with the Clerk of Superior Court on May 21, 2024, file #24M001587-400. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Rachel’s Keep Homeowners Association and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 4833, Page 1746, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Lien, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior
Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, Law Firm Carolinas, the appointed Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on August 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County Courthouse, Greensboro, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house, if any and any other improvements thereon):
Being all of Lot 41, Rachels Keep, Section 14, Phase 1, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 143, Page 56, of the Guilford County Registry. Property address: 5085 Bartholomews Lane, Greensboro, NC 27407.
Present Owner(s): Deandra Latrelle Robinson.
The sale will be made subject to all prior sales and releases and to all deeds of trust, liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions, easements, assessments, leases, and other matters of record, if any. Pursuant to N.C.G.S §4521.10(b), any successful bidder will be required to deposit with Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of Five Percent (5%) of the bid amount or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price in cash or certified check at the time Law Firm Carolinas, the Trustee, tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price
so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S §45-21.30(d) and (e).
This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. 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 sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination
notice shall also state that 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.
Guilford Technical Community College is the third largest of 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community College System. GTCC serves over 30,000 students annually from six campuses and a Small Business Center. For more information, visit gtcc. edu, Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Coffee Break
Weekly Sudoku
Lilo & Stitch (PG) — The 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch was such a hit for Disney that it spawned several sequels and spin-off series. Now, 23 years later, Disney produced a live-action remake of the original Lilo & Stitch story, with Chris Sanders reprising his role as Stitch and 8-year-old Hawaiian native Maia Kealoha playing Lilo. Forget about it just being a hit; this live-action film smashed box-office records for Memorial Day weekend and grossed more than $1 billion! Of course, this means that a sequel for the film is already in development. But before we get too ahead of ourselves, make sure to check out this live-action film for yourself. Several changes from the original story were made, leading to some criticism from fans and critics. It’s available now to stream at home! (Disney+)
Salome’s Stars
week Of AUG. 4, 2025
ARIeS (March 21 to April 19) Relationships continue to thrive, but watch for any telltale signs of potential problems. Take the necessary action now to set things straight before they become troublesome later.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your powers of persuasion backed up, of course, by your considerable expertise help you establish your case even to the most dubious decision-makers in your workplace.
GeMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might still be a bit reluctant to face up to some less-thanpleasant realities. But the sooner you accept the facts, the sooner you can set about making some needed changes.
CANCeR (June 21 to July 22) Expect to make adjustments, even where things seem locked up and ready to go. But cheer up! At least one change could lead to something you’ve been hoping for.
LeO (July 23 to August 22)
The success of a recent project should do a lot to boost your self-confidence. You might want to start now to check out ways to make a long-deferred bigger and bolder move.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Ease up on the pressure you might be putting on the new person in your life. It takes time for a budding relationship to blossom. Show more patience and understanding.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You have lots of inner strength in your reserve. Use some of it to resist intimidation from those who might try to impose on your good nature for their own reasons.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) The good news is that your on-the-job status is improving. One cautionary note, however, involves a personal situation that you might have been ignoring for too long.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Congratulations! Once again, your sharp Sagittarian “horse sense” helps
Couch Theatre
M3GAN 2.0 (PG-13) — Another sequel is out now to rent for your viewing pleasure at home! (Though, I’m not quite sure this will be a very pleasurable experience for all.) Starring Allison Williams (Get Out), this sequel picks up two years after childsized robot M3GAN went absolutely wild and tried to kill everyone in sight. Since her antics, Gemma has become an author and an AI regulation advocate, while M3GAN’s original technology gets stolen to create a
Strange But True
By luCie WinBorne
• James Doohan, beloved by Star Trek fans as “Scotty,” was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Milwaukee School of Engineering after it was discovered that half of the school’s students had been inspired to pursue engineering careers by the fictional character he portrayed.
• A boy born with only 2% of his brain defied doctors’ expectations when the organ grew to 80% of the average size.
• The first written ice cream recipe was found in a 1665 recipe book.
Rocking chairs were used in mental facilities and hospitals to soothe and comfort patients long before their widespread adoption in homes.
• Some asteroids get pulled into a planet’s gravity and become their moons.
White-tailed jackrabbits are the greatest land jumpers, having been recorded leaping 21 feet vertically.
• In early 1949, Victor T. Hoeflich introduced the “Manfrom-Mars Radio Hat,” featuring a portable radio built into a pith hel-
met. It retailed for $7.95 and was sold across the country for a while, but lost popularity due to its technical limitations, which included losing its signal and making annoying squealing noises.
• A man was jailed for two years for cheating at poker. His method? Using infrared contact lenses to see cards pre-marked with invisible ink.
• The Finnish word “kalsarikännit” means to get drunk alone at home in your underwear.
• In Alaska, plants can grow exceptionally large due to receiving up to 20 hours of sunlight daily, which greatly enhances their photosynthesis process.
• When Nebraska implemented a law allowing parents to leave unwanted newborns at safe havens, no age limit was specified. Within just weeks, 36 kids had been dropped off, but not one was a newborn and the oldest was 17.
new android named AMELIA. Naturally, AMELIA also evades her creator’s control and escapes to cause havoc. (Those pesky children, am I right?!) So, Gemma is left with no choice but to use a stored backup of M3GAN and allow her to return — only to do the right thing and save the world from AMELIA taking over. Should be easy peasy! (Apple TV+)
you work through a complicated situation that would leave most people confused.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Plan on indulging yourself in some well-earned good times through much of the week. Then be prepared to face some thought-provoking issues by next week.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Positive factors continue to dominate following a recent change in both your professional and personal lives. Expect to make contact with someone from your past.
PISCeS (February 19 to March 20) Workplace stability allows you to continue making progress on your projects. But don’t ignore your personal life. Spend more quality time with your loved ones.
BORN THIS week: You have a gift for making people feel special. Maybe because you know how unique you are and what you can offer others.
My Mom Jayne (TV-MA) — Even if you’re not a fan of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, you’ve probably heard of Mariska Hargitay due to her prolific career in television. Besides being such a successful actress, she has an incredibly profound backstory. Being born to Hollywood legend Jayne Mansfield (Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?), Hargitay only had three years with her mother before a tragic car accident took Mansfield’s life. In this documentary film that Hargitay directed herself, she and her siblings break down Mansfield’s life, career, and many talents that sadly went unnoticed. In addition, Hargitay goes public in the documentary about her biological father, Nelson Sardelli, with whom Mansfield had a wild affair that occurred sometime between her marriage to Mickey Hargitay. Fill your cup up with some Old Hollywood tea that will surely perk up your ears! (HBO Max)
maia kealoha, left, and sydney agudong, right, star in the live-action remake Lilo & Stitch.
Here's A Tip
By Joann derson
Summer is the perfect time to simplify meals while still offering something memorable. This Caprese-inspired charcuterie board is an easy, fresh and visually stunning way to entertain or enjoy a light lunch or supper on a hot day. Featuring seasonal ingredients like ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and juicy stone fruit and berries, this board also comes with two homemade dips that elevate the experience in a snap.
The creamy pesto dip with spinach adds a burst of color and nutrition, while the whipped feta with honey delivers the perfect balance of salty and sweet.
Make these dips ahead of time, and you’ll have a quick, versatile upgrade for any cheese and veggie board all season long. Ideal for busy days or spontaneous gatherings, this charcuterie board makes entertaining effortless — because, let’s face it, who doesn’t love a spread that looks as good as it tastes?
A well-crafted charcuterie board is about more than just pretty presentation — it’s about creating a variety of flavors and textures that mix and
match to keep guests coming back for more.
The combination of creamy dips, fresh fruits and tangy cheeses provides a perfect balance. And the best part? It’s entirely customizable! Feel free to swap in your favorite summer fruits, or add more cheeses, like a sharp cheddar or a creamy brie, depending on your taste. Add in a couple of rustic breads, pita bread or crackers for scooping, and you have yourself a crowd-pleasing spread with minimal effort.
These two delectable dips are perfect on their own or together, offering fresh basil pesto and a sweetsavory whipped feta. Each takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, making them a quick, flavorful addition to any meal or snack.
CReAMY PeSTO SPINACH DIP
This pesto dip gets a healthy boost from spinach, making it both flavorful and nutritious. A mix of mayonnaise, sour cream, basil pesto and seasonings, it’s an easy, last-minute appetizer that’s perfect with bread, veggies, or as a sandwich spread or salad dressing.
Total Time: 10 minutes
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup (6 ounces) basil pesto, store-bought or homemade
1 cup packed fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, grated or minced Optional garnish: fresh basil
In a food processor, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, pesto, spinach, salt, pepper, lemon juice and garlic until completely smooth. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
HONeY-wHIPPeD
feTA DIP
A dreamy blend of tangy feta, creaminess and a sweet honey finish — this dip is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a snack in no time, anytime.
Blend feta, cream cheese, yogurt, lemon juice and honey in a food processor until it is very smooth. Scoop into a bowl and create a well in the center. Drizzle with honey and top with almonds and mint. Serve chilled with fruits, vegetables and bread. Whether it’s for a quick bite on a sunny afternoon or an evening with friends, this board is a timeless option that’s guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering. Plus, it’s a great way to make the most of peak-season produce and give a little extra love to your garden’s harvest!
• Keep a pretty basket by your front door for anything that needs to go out with you when you leave. This can be store returns, backpacks, exercise gear for the gym, your sunglasses, whatever. When you leave the house, check the basket!
• “I use small tension rods to hold wrapping paper in my laundry room. I have the birthday/general use ones upright under a desk (they fit and don’t fall over, so I can store them close together) and the holiday ones are in the very top of a high shelf in the cabinet, out of the way.” — C.S. in Mississippi
• If you have a little bit of touchup paint left in your gallon can, transfer it to a mason jar. Write the exact color and brand on the lid, and it will be much easier to store.
• Fold and snip a coffee filter into a paper snowflake. Lay over an iced cookie or cake to sift a sugar design on top.
