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Main Street Corridor ideas presented BY CAROL BROOKS FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com Many creative suggestions came out of the evening community meetings about the future of Jamestown’s Main Street corridor between Dillon and Guilford roads on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Three earlier work sessions on Oct. 1 between churches/biped community, first responders/ NCDOT and Main Street businesses also enlightened planners how these stakeholders would be affected by any proposed Main Street changes. People in Jamestown like to walk or cycle in the small town

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Option 1 (at left) shows trees, parking and a road diet from Oakdale Road to Gannaway Street. Option 2 (above) a road diet, trees along a median and no parking. (Above at right) Green dots indicate positive votes for possible streetscape features, with red indicating negative votes.

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NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK Oct. 4-10, 2026, marks the 86th celebration of National Newspaper Week, sponsored by Newspaper Association Managers. Newspapers are rooted in community and committed to truth. How we deliver the news has changed. Why we do it has not. Thank you for your support. HOLTON IS NEW PLANNING TECH Gordon Holton has been the planning technician for the Town of Jamestown for one year and has made his presence known. The 24-yearGordon Holton old Winston- Photo of submitted Salem native was behind the Town’s new permitting portal at jamestown-nc.gov. Holton graduated from UNC Charlotte with a degree in political science and urban planning and has attended the UNC School of Government. “I always wanted to get into planning and be AICP certified,” Holton said of the American Institute of Certified Planners. His interests are green infrastructure and environmentally-conscious planning. With new developments growing all in and around Jamestown, his expertise is invaluable to Jamestown and to Planning Director José Colón. AUTHOR NIGHT Fall activities are lining up quickly. Plan now to save the date Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. for Author Night at Jamestown Public Library, 200 W. Main St. You will not want to miss Cameron Kent as he discusses his books and shares stories from his career. All are welcome to this free event. 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

BY CAROL BROOKS FREELANCE WRITER cab1hp@gmail.com Deep River Friends Meeting in High Point was recently listed as protected by easements managed by Preservation North Carolina. The protection includes the meeting house, cemetery and grounds. According to Preservation North Carolina, an “easement is simply a legal agreement between the property owner and a preservation organization into which the parties enter for the mutual benefits of historic preservation, continued private ownership, and possible tax advantages or other compensation to the owner. The organization takes on the responsibility and legal right to enforce the easement. “Usually a permanent restriction, it is written in deed form and is filed with the county register of deeds, thereafter running with the title to the land and affecting each succeeding owner just as it does the original grantor.” The meeting house and cemetery are on

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Deep River Friends Meeting the National Register of Historic Places. Many early Jamestown settlers, including Mendenhalls, Ragsdales and Bundys, are buried in the cemetery. The graves date back to the mid-18th century and many are unmarked. Later graves of non-Quakers are more elaborate. Former Mendenhall Homeplace director Shawn Rogers and a geologist surveyed the northwest portion of the cemetery containing graves of the Black community a few years ago. Over 100 unmarked graves were found. The meeting was founded by Quakers in 1753 and the meeting house was built in

1875, modeled on the Eutaw Street Meeting House in Baltimore, Md. It features a Front Gabled Plan and subtle Italianate details with molded window and door hoods and raking eaves. The meeting house is located at 5300 W. Wendover Ave. at the intersection with Penny Road.

Scout makes drop box for worn American flags BY NORMA B. DENNIS FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com Thanks to a local Girl Scout, an old post office box has found new life and new purpose as a drop box for America flags that need to be disposed of properly. A member of Troop 30066 that meets at the Jamestown Public Library, Lacey Shelton had been considering what to do for her Silver Award in Scouting. She began to research how to dispose of flags that were tattered or worn and were no longer appropriate to display. “I had not realized how important it was to dispose of them correctly,” Shelton said. “I learned they are not just to be burned, but should be ripped into stripes and individual pieces of stars before they are place in the fire.” Her research led to the problem of how to collect worn flags before any official flagburning ceremony and, if using a drop box, where it could be placed. At encouragement from her Scout leaders, Shelton,

along with Jamestown Parks and Recreation Director Scott Coakley, talked to members of the Town Council in February to explain her desire to place a flag depository at Wrenn Miller Park. “Mr. Coakley described the project and I answered questions that the councilmembers had,” Shelton said. “The vote was unanimous that I could put a drop box in the park.” Getting permission to place the flag drop box in the park was just the beginning. Shelton then had to come up with a way to collect flags that would keep them dry and safe until each burning ceremony was planned. Her great uncle Mark Aston, an Army and Air Force veteran and retired postal worker, had just the solution – an old postal box that would work perfectly for the project. The lock on the postal box had long been removed, but Shelton’s dad was familiar with lock work and was able to Photo submitted replace a suitable one. Lacey Shelton created a drop box for flags that are too “The box was really dirty,” worn to be properly displayed. The box, located in Wrenn Miller Park will hold flags until a burning ceremony could SEE SCOUT, PAGE 2 be arranged.

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Briscoe storms Las Vegas to win South Point 400 BY RUSSELL SCHMIDT RACIN' WITH RUSS On a very hot near 100 plus degree day in Las Vegas, Chase Briscoe was able to hold the field at bay for many, coming away with the trophy after an intense battle with Kyle Larson for the win! This year’s South Point 400 was hot, sold out and ready for action on a very wide racetrack. When the green flag fell, Denny Hamlin led the opening 34 laps as Tyler Reddick, Bubba Wallace and Ryan Blaney took turns out front. Briscoe took charge on lap 47 and claimed the stage win just in front of Christopher Bell and Blaney. On to the second stage where Bell and Austin Cindric added to the lap leader list as Briscoe swept the stage as well. Cindric was runner-up with Bell third. After Briscoe took the lead for the third and final time on lap 228, the Toyota driver put his head down with no one, including a very pesky Larson to dethrone him from the lead. Wallace and Larson gave the strongest attempts to lead, only to be thwarted by a very strong Briscoe hot rod, and great pit stops, like in the 8-second bracket! At one point on the final lap, Larson let it all hang out just a spec too much, resulting in a fairly hard hit into the outside wall. Before all was said and done, Reddick wound up as part of wounded cars in the incident, yet both cars limped

across the finish line for second and third place honors. Capping the top five finishers included Cindric and Blaney. Briscoe’s latest win was his first in Las Vegas, second of the season and seventh career notch. Looking at the current points standings finds Larson still on top, now by 40 over Hamlin and 55 in front of Bell.

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Verstappen wins F1 in Bahrain Max Vertsappen finally won his first race of the season and first win in over a year with a spirited run in his Red Bull Ford powered race car on the always tricky Malaysia road course. The 2024 F1 champion took charge early, easily passing both Mercedes of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Multi-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton had a rough start from the front row, falling way back to 18th on the first lap. The super talented English driver battled the entire race to claw back to an impressive third place on the podium right behind Antonelli. With five laps remaining, Russell bailed out of his broken Mercedes, sending him to a disappointing 20th place finish. A look at the latest points indicates Antonelli still on top, now by 84 points in front of Russell and Hamilton sits 106 in arrears.

Day battles Kvapil for O’Reilly victory In what will be considered one of the best races of the season, Corey Day battled back and forth with Carson Kvapil over the final dozen laps to come away with his third series win of the season. An intense battle saw race fans on their feet to root their favorite driver on to victory as Jesse Love, Brent Crews and Taylor Gray gave chase to the stripe. The Focused Health 250 started with Day on the pole, giving up the lead early for a handful of laps to Sheldon Creed, before he ran away with the stage win over Sam Mayer and Rajah Caruth. Stage two started badly for Justin Allgaier and Brandon Jones, getting tangled up after Jones spun in the path of a hapless Allgaier Chevy. Neither car was able to continue past lap 56, certainly putting a serious dent in their title hopes. QUIK BITS … The balance of the stage saw Creed lands new ride! Mayer lead for 40 laps and checkO’Reilly Auto Parts Series drivered the stage alongside Day and er Sheldon Creed has finally been Caruth. rewarded for all of his hard work

CONTINUED FROM FRONT Shelton acknowledged. “It had to be cleaned, primed and sprayed with three coats of black paint. I used black so it would blend with the other things in the park, such as the benches and trash cans.” Using designs Shelton had created, Jason Spangler, owner of Budget Printing in Jamestown, crafted vinyl images for the box that explained its purpose. The vinyl stickers are weather resistant and should last five-seven years. On Sept. 29 the drop box was placed in the park, close to the veterans monument without being disruptive, but visible from the sidewalks. Shelton, a ninth grade

On to the final and longest stage where Day led 40 laps before Anthony Alfredo and Jeb Burton led a few laps, but it was always Day with the strongest car and on this day, the best driver to win the race. The latest points standings has Creed on top by 19 over Kvapil and 21 in front of Love.

student at the Early College at Guilford, has been in Girl Scouting since kindergarten. She especially likes the opportunities she has had to interact with people and situations she would not otherwise have experienced. Past projects with her troop included making pillows and beds for the animal shelter and helping with adoption events and restoring gardens at the Piedmont Environmental Center by taking out old plants and putting in new. But the project for her Silver Award was created solely under her leadership. “I spent about 57 hours on it,” Shelton said. “My mom and dad [Jared and Alicia] helped a lot and I appreciate Mr. Coakley and Mr. Spangler for their help also. “I want to have an official ‘unveiling’ of the drop box during the upcoming Veterans Day ceremony at the park. After that the box will be monitored every few months.” A key to the box will be kept in a vault at the Town Hall. “I am using social media and flyers to announce where the box is and how it is to be used,” Shelton said. “I hope that the box will give others the idea to do something similar in their own communities. “My biggest takeaway from my project is seeing how well people network within the community,” she added. Shelton plans to focus on her schoolwork before beginning her Gold Award project. The Gold Award is the highest level obtained in Girl Scouts and is equivalent to the Eagle Award in Boy Scouting. Beyond that, she is considering medicine as a career, possibly becoming a physician assistant or pediatrician. She views Scouting and other clubs and organizations as ways to learn and grow as one prepares for the future.

driving among a very competitive field with a new ride. His current HAAS Automation ride has been a good one, but not nearly as good as Creed’s opportunity to drive for Sam Hunt Racings No. 26 Toyota Supra effective next season. The overall deal is designed for a lengthy term, read championships. The 29-year-old driver has been honing his skills for many years and I believe this situation will take him places he’s been looking for, such as an eventual Cup ride. From Rumorville The biggest buzz here has to be Brad Keselowski’s announcement of leaving the RFK 5-year-old NASCAR Cup team. Kinda came out of nowhere and there aren’t many options for the 42-year-old veteran team owner/driver. Step A, it’s very late in the season with most good opportunities long filled up. Step B, a seasoned driver does not come cheap and most, if any openings involve someone with a much smaller paycheck. So, what are the options, if any? Grumbles through the pits feel Brad’s future could very likely involve a return to Dodge in NASCAR. After all, he’s had a good history with the “fourth” brand from years ago. Stay tuned. That’s it for this week. Next week, look for NASCAR news from Charlotte in the Cup, O’Reilly and Craftsman Truck series. In addition, we’ll cover other racing venues from around the globe such as IndyCar and/or F1 racing.

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CONTINUED FROM FRONT but there are some problems associated with these activities. Some primary issues were speeding, the poor aesthetics of the corridor, gaps in the sidewalk or no safe pedestrian crossing and poor intersections. At the community meetings, participants placed their thoughts on sticky notes on various topics around the Photos by Carol Brooks room including sidewalk Stantec’s Adam Fischer (back to camera) speaks designs, bicycle lanes with Councilmembers Jim Westmoreland and Jim and sidewalk ameniGibson. ties. Descriptions about the town included small town, restaurants, shops, feel, businesses, quaint, people, love, parking, empty, traffic and cute. High on the list of discussions was the possibility of a roundabout at the East Main Street/Guilford Road intersection. Statistics show there is an average of 9,100 vehicles daily between Dillon and Guilford roads, the area under study. In an online survey conducted by the Town of Jamestown, 10 percent said they had either a crash or close call on the corridor and 35 percent said they had had a close or near miss. Another question on the survey showed 62 percent of respondents say the speed Jamestown Mayor Susan limit on Main Street is too fast, 38 percent Dickenson looks at possible said the traffic makes it hard to cross the streetscape options. street on foot, 23 percent said the traffic makes cycling unsafe and 20 percent said there is too much cut-thru traffic and heavy trucks. Planning Director José Colón emphasized several times no decisions were made at the meetings but two options were presented, both overlayed an existing map. One option showed trees, parking on the side of the street and a road diet from Oakdale Road to Gannaway Street. The Public Services Director Paul Blanchard talks to a second option showed a corridor study participant. road diet, trees along a median and no parking. Mayor Susan Dickennot only learn but clarify ideas. son and Councilmembers Jim WestmoColón again emphasized these were reland, Jim Gibson and Pam Burgess just ideas, not final decisions. That would also attended, as did former Council- take place in the months ahead. member John Capes, Public Services With this citizen and business input, Director Paul Blanchard and Colón. the Main Street Corridor Committee will Representatives from Stantec, the com- meet later this month to discuss the findpany leading the study, were on hand to ings and begin making plans.

ELECTED OFFICIALS CONTACT INFORMATION U.S. HOUSE Addison McDowell Email: mcdowell.house.gov/ address_authentication?form=/ contact/email-me Phone: (202) 225-3065 U.S. SENATE Thom Tillis Email: www.tillis.senate.gov/email-me Phone: (202) 224-6342 Ted Budd Email: www.budd.senate.gov/contact Phone: (202) 224-3154 N.C. HOUSE District 60 Seat is currently vacant N.C. SENATE Michael Garrett - District 27 Email: Michael.Garrett@ncleg.gov Phone: (919) 733-5856 GUILFORD CO. Alan Perdue - District 2 Email: aperdue@guilfordcountync.gov Phone: (336) 451-6707 Kay Cashion - At Large Email: kcashion@guilfordcountync.gov Phone: (336) 274-6272 JAMESTOWN Mayor Susan Dickenson Email: sdickenson@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138 Mayor Pro Tem Pamaila (Pam) Burgess Email: pburgess@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138 Sarah Glanville Email: sglanville@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138 Jim Gibson Email: jgibson@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138 Jim Westmoreland Email: jwestmoreland@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138 Interim Town Manager Katie Weiner Email: kweiner@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138 Town Clerk / Assistant Town Manager Katie Weiner Email: kweiner@jamestown-nc.gov Phone: (336) 454-1138

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This is September 21, 2026 Publication Date: October 7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of PHYLLIS E. RIGGS, deceased late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before December 18, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 2nd day of September, 2026. BOBBY E. RIGGS 602 TIPPERARY DRIVE GREENSBORO, NC 27406, Administrator 9/16, 9/23, 9/30; 10/7, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of ANN RUSSELL ALLISON MARTIN, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of December, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of September, 2026. Joseph Martin, Administrator of the Estate of Ann Russell Allison Martin 412 W. Main Street Carmel, IN 46032 Jennifer C. Noble Fox Rothschild LLP 230 N. Elm Street, Suite 1200 Greensboro, NC 27401 9/16/26, 9/23/26, 9/30/26 & 10/7/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Alberto Ramirez-Perez, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before December 16, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations in debted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of September 2026 Griselda Perez Hernandez Personal Representative Kerr Law, PLLC PO Box 10941 Greensboro, NC 27404 Telephone: (336) 808-5028 Fax: (336) 464-2819 9/16; 9/23; 9/30; and 10/07/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Hiep Van Bui, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before December 16, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations in debted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of September 2026 My Dung Thi Hong Personal Representative Kerr Law, PLLC PO Box 10941 Greensboro, NC 27404 Telephone: (336) 808-5028 Fax: (336) 464-2819 9/16; 9/23; 9/30; and 10/07/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY I HAILEY ADARE POST, have qualified as Executor of the Estate of KATE H. POST (aka Kate Huskins Post) deceased, formerly of Guilford County, North Carolina, This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before December 18, 2026, or your claim will be barred pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 28A-19-3. I hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations indebted to make immediate payment to me This the 16th day of September 2026 Hailey Adare Post, Executor Estate of KATE H. POST 2638 WIllard Dairy Road, Suite 118 High Point, North Carolina 27265 Clayton J. Blazek BOULDIN BLAZEK PLLC 2638 Willard Dairy Road, Suite 118 High Point, NC 27265 336-642-3824 9/16; 9/23; 9/30; and 10/07/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of WILLIAM MATTHEW KREMER, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before December 17, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations in debted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of September 2026 SHIRLEY MCLAIN 2978 Indian Springs Rd Asheboro, NC 27205, Executor 9/16; 9/23; 9/30; and 10/07/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY 26E002389-400 The undersigned, Sherry K. Beck, aka Sherry Kay Beck, having been appointed as Executor of the Estate of Jerry Lewis Newton, III., aka Jerry L. Newton, III, Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned in care of the undersigned’s Attorney at their address on or before, December 17, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the above-named Executor. This the 16th day of September 2026. Sherry K. Beck, aka Sherry Kay Beck Executor Estate of Jerry Lewis Newton, III., aka Jerry L. Newton Justin N. Plummer, Esq. Law Offices of Cheryl David 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone No.: (336) 547-9999 Fax No.: (336) 547-9477 9/16; 9/23; 9/30; and 10/07/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of John Ray Boger, Jr., aka John R. Boger, Jr., late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before

Kerr Law, PLLC PO Box 10941 Greensboro, NC 27404 Telephone: (336) 808-5028 Fax: (336) 464-2819 9/23; 9/30; and 10/07, 10/14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA All persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Carlton Nathan Roberts, deceased, are notified to present the same to Christan Miller, Executor for the Estate of Carlton Nathan Roberts, to the address listed below on or before December 23, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All debtors of the said estate are asked to make immediate payment. This the 23rd day of September, 2026. c/o Lisa Salines-Mondello, Attorney Salines-Mondello Law Firm, PC Attorney for the Estate Carlton Nathan Roberts 6781 Parker Farm Drive, Suite 210 Wilmington, NC 28405 Dates of Publication: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY All persons, firms or corporations having claims against Eileen M. Stirling AKA Eileen Mae Stirling, Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before 3 months from receipt of this notice, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of September, 2026. Jeffrey Stirling AKA Jeffrey Greene Stirling Executor of the Estate of Eileen M. Stirling (26E002243-400) 1864 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 Charles Winfree Law Offices of Adams & Winfree 100 South Elm Street, Suite 430 Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 273-8998 September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of THOMAS MARION VENABLE aka THOMAS M. VENABLE, late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before December 23, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of September, 2026. LISA DILLON 5303 BURROW ROAD JULIAN, NC 27283, Executor September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2026 (paid) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of HOWARD WILLIS ROBBINS, JR. of Guilford County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before December 24, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of September, 2026. Mary Catherine Robbins Administrator of the Estate of Howard Willis Robbins, Jr. 809 S. Elam Avenue Greensboro, NC 27403 Molly R. Ciaccio Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler, LLP 1912 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27265 Telephone: (336) 884-4444 September 23, 30; October 7 and 14, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY 26E002213-400 The undersigned, Angela Lowe Smith, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Harold Jefferson Lowe aka Harold J. Lowe, Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned in care of the undersigned’s Attorney at their address on or before December 23, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the abovenamed Executor. This the 23rd day of September, 2026. Angela Lowe Smith, Executor Estate of Harold Jefferson Lowe Blaire David McClanahan, Esq. Law Offices of Cheryl David 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone No.: (336) 547-9999 Fax No.: (336) 547-9477 9/23, 9/30, 10/7 and 10/14/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURT OF JUSTICE - SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK - 26E002352-400 The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of JOHN D. MAY, deceased, late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before December 23, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of September, 2026. DENNIS E. BORING, Executor c/o BORING & BORING Attorneys at Law 318 South Eugene Street, #101 Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 275-8591 September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of ANN FRANCES WOOD aka ANN TURNER WOOD, late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before December 23, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of September, 2026. WILLIAM ARNOLD WOOD 309 WOODLAWN AVE. GREENSBORO, NC 27401, Executor September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2026 (paid) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of CLARA MAXINE BENNETT FOSTER aka CLARA MAXINE FOSTER, late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before December 23, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of September, 2026. CASELLA FOSTER OKULAJA 2336 AUBURN LANE NORTHBROOK IL, Executor September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Martha Rhodes Triplett Angel, aka Martha Rhodes Angel, aka Martha Angel, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned at the office of the attorney set forth below, on or before December 23, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 23rd day of September, 2026. William Ernest Triplett, III Executor for the Estate of Martha Rhodes Triplett Angel Kelly J. Austin, Attorney Bailey & Thomas, PA 3069 Trenwest Dr. Suite 100 P.O. Box 52 Winston Salem, NC 27102 Phone: (336) 725-8366 Fax : (336) 714-5300 September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Terry J. Meadath, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at P.O. Box 5994, Greensboro, North Carolina 27435, on or before the 30th day of December 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of September 2026. Sheryl Meadath Executor of the Estate of Terry J. Meadath Jonathan M. Parisi Attorney at Law Spangler Estate Planning P.O. Box 5994 Greensboro, NC 27435 September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBY J. ALLRED The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Executor of the Estate of Bobby J. Allred, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before December 30, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of September 2026. Trina A. Snider, Executor c/o Ronald P. Johnson, Esq. Carruthers & Roth, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 235 North Edgeworth Street (27401) Post Office Box 540 Greensboro, North Carolina 27402 September 30, and October 7, 14, & 21, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of BOBBY WAYNE COLEMAN of Guilford County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before December 31, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of September, 2026. Christopher William Wolanin Administrator CTA of the Estate of Bobby Wayne Coleman 4200 Proctor Farm Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Leigh Anne Kasias Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler, LLP 1912 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27265 Telephone: (336) 884-4444 September 30; October 7, 14 and 21, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of CARLTON R. JOHNSON, deceased, late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before December 31, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 30th day of September, 2026. CARLA JOHNSON GRIFFIN 4846 Harvey Road Jamestown, NC 27282, Executor Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 14 and 21, 2026. (paid CC) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate ofLINDA JEAN DIFOLCO, deceased, late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before December 31, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 30th day of September, 2026. EDWARD KOOS AKA ED KOOS 456-D Lindsay St Kernersville, NC 27284, Executor Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 14 and 21, 2026. (paid CC) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY 26E002490-400 The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Eric Johann Plummer late of Guilford County, NC, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned’s attorney, Focus Estate Solutions, 501 Simpson Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, on or before December 30, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of September, 2026. Justin Blake Plummer 1212 Clarendon Street Durham, NC 27705 Executor Kaitlin N. O’Reilly Focus Estate Solutions 501 Simpson Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 14 and 21, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY All persons, firms and corporations having claims against ODELL WESTBROOK, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Cathe C. Henderson, Administratrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before December 30, 2026, at 4200 North Church Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27455, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Cathe C. Henderson. This the 30th day of September, 2026. Henderson & Hendedrson, Attormeys 4200 N. Church Street Greensboro, NC 27455 336-288-0222 Sept. 30; Oct. 7, 14 and 21, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Leonard Irwin, late of 1675 John Knox Road PB130, Colfax, Guilford County, North Carolina 27235, does hereby notify all persons, firms, or corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Angela Kreinbrink, at 1208 Eastchester Drive, Suite 101, High Point, North Carolina 27265 on or before the 8th day of January 2027, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of October 2026. Sherri I. Oesterheld Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Leonard Irwin 11 Appaloosa Drive Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Angela Kreinbrink RESIDENT PROCESS AGENT Attorney at Law Kreinbrink Butler Law, PLLC 1208 Eastchester Drive, Suite 101 High Point, North Carolina 27265 October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF PAUL C. WALKER, JR. All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Paul C. Walker, Jr., now deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Gloria N. Walker, Executor of the decedent’s estate, on or before the 7th day of January, 2027, at Post Office Box 2290, Burlington, North Carolina 27216, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Executor. Gloria N. Walker Executor of the Estate of Paul C. Walker, Jr. (26E002503-400) C. Thomas Steele, Jr. Pittman & Steele, PLLC Post Office Box 2290 Burlington, NC 27216 336-270-4440 October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Irene Brown McCann of Guilford County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before January 8, 2027 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms or corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER OCTOBER 7, 20267, 2026

This the 7th day of October, 2026.

Inc. v. Anthony Okeke and Ifeoma Oraegbunam:

Tamara Elizabeth M. Mullen Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Irene Brown McCann 1111 Maplewood Avenue High Point, NC 27265

To Anthony Okeke and Ifeoma Oraegbunam: TAKE NTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above mentioned matter. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: collection of fines, temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, and judicial foreclosure of claim of lien. You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than November 18, 2026, the said date being forty (40) days from the first publication of this notice. Upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. Margaret M. Chase, Esq., Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 38965, Greensboro, NC 27438 336-355-6633

James R. Hundley Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler, LLP 1912 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27265 Telephone: (336) 884-4444 October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY 26E002483-400 The undersigned, Matthew Vaughn Givens, aka Matthew Givens, having been appointed as Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Sheila Ann Smithgivens, Deceased, late of Kern County, California, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned in care of the undersigned’s Attorney at their address on or before, January 7, 2027, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the abovenamed Ancillary Executor. This the 7th day of October, 2026. Matthew Vaughn Givens, Ancillary Executor Estate of Sheila Ann Smithgivens Madelyn D. Neshad, Esq. Law Offices of Cheryl David 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone No.: (336) 547-9999 Fax No.: (336) 547-9477 October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as CoExecutors of the Estate of DWIGHT CLIFFORD THOMAS SR., AKA DWIGHT C. THOMAS, SR., Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before January 7, 2027, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the abovenamed Executor. This the 7th day of October, 2026. Dwight Clifford Thomas AKA Dwight Clifford Jr. 5505 Currituck Place Greensboro, NC 27407, Co-Executor Brian K. Thomas 1710 Regents Park Lane Greensboro, NC 27455, Co-Executor October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026. ($90) Donald R. Vaughan & Associates 612 W. Friendly Avenue Greensboro, North Carolina 27401 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard Alson Coble, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before January 7, 2027, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations in debted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of October 2026 David A. Coble Personal Representative Kerr Law, PLLC PO Box 10941 Greensboro, NC 27404 Telephone: (336) 808-5028 Fax: (336) 464-2819 10/07; 10/14; 10/21 and 10/28/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of MARGIE MANRING HERNDON, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before January 7, 2027, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations in debted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of October 2026 DONNA LYNNE MCADOO HERNDON 2410 Old Towne Drive Greensboro, NC 27455, Executor 10/07; 10/14; 10/21 and 10/28/2026 (paid) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of ISAAC HAMPTON MCNEILL, III, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before January 7, 2027, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations in debted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of October 2026 BRADFORD WATSON MCNEILL 4703 GOLDEN ACRES RD. OAK RIDGE, NC 27310, Executor 10/07; 10/14; 10/21 and 10/28/2026 (paid) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY 26E002524-400 The undersigned, Bradley William Greeson, having been appointed as Executor of the Estate of Thelma A. Greeson., aka Thelma Anderson Greeson, Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned in care of the undersigned’s Attorney at their address on or before, January 7, 2027, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the abovenamed Executor. This, the 7th day of October 2026. Bradley William Greeson, Executor Estate of Thelma A. Greeson., aka Thelma Anderson Greeson Justin N. Plummer, Esq. Law Offices of Cheryl David 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone No.: (336) 547-9999 Fax No.: (336) 547-9477 10/07; 10/14; 10/21 and 10/28/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of NEIL M. BELENKY, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of October, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of October, 2026. Lucinda Charlene Weber-Bos, aka Cindy Weber Belenky, Executor of the Estate of Neil M. Belenky 28 Asher Lane Greensboro, NC 27455 Carole W. Simms Fox Rothschild LLP 230 N. Elm Street, Suite 1200 Greensboro, NC 27401 10/07; 10/14; 10/21 and 10/28/2026 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 23CVD006575-400: Corey Sullivan v. Brandi Walker TO: Brandi Walker TAKE NOTICE that an Order to Show Cause for Criminal and/or Civil contempt has been filed against you in the above-entitled action. You are required to make defense to such pleadings no later than forty (40) days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 7th day of October, 2026. Michael H. Leibacher III: Attorneys for Plaintiff Roupas Law Firm, PLLC 119 N. Greene Street, Suite 100 Greensboro, NC 27401 Phone: (336) 272-7272 Fax: (336) 275-0999 10/07; 10/14; 10/21/2026 (185) NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUILFORD COUNTY In the Superior Court (Guilford County File: 26CV019251-400) Meadow Creek Subdivision Owners’ Association,

This the 1st day of October, 2026. 10/07; 10/14; 10/2, 2026 (195) NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE GUILFORD COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 26JT26-27-400 IN THE MATTER OF: L.I.M. T.A.M. TO Victoria Ann Brown, Mother, of a Female child with initials L.I.M. born on December 1, 2016 and a Male Child with initials T.A.M., born December 7, 2014 in Guilford County, North Carolina. TAKE NOTICE that a Petition has been filed against you in the District Court of Guilford County, North Carolina. The nature of the relief being sought is termination of your parental rights. You are required to answer the Petition and make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after the date of first publication of this notice. Upon your failure to do so, Petitioner will apply to the court for an order terminating your parental rights. You have the right to be represented by a lawyer in this case. If you want a lawyer and cannot afford one, the Court will appoint a lawyer to represent you. You may hire a lawyer of your choice at any time, or you may waive the right to a lawyer and represent yourself. Attorney Danielle Caldwell has been provisionally appointed to you as an attorney: Tel No. 336-365-8002 At the first court hearing, the Court will determine whether you qualify for a court-appointed lawyer. If you do not, the lawyer named above may be released. NOTE: If a lawyer is appointed for you and if the Court terminates your parental rights, you may become liable for repayment of the lawyer’s fees and a judgment for the amount of the fees may be entered against you. You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your parental rights. The contact information for the Court is: Juvenile Division, Guilford County Courthouse, 505 E. Green Dr., High Point, NC 27260; (336)-822-6700 Danielle De Angelis NC State Bar No. 28886 106 York Way, Suite 102 Bermuda Run, NC 27006 Telephone: (336) 749-8475 Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 2026 (275) AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY 25 SP 001555-400 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jeffrey Scott Atkins and Jamie M. Atkins, Mortgagor(s), in the original amount of $148,000.00, to Southern Community Bank and Trust, Mortgagee, dated May 29th, 2009 and recorded on June 1st, 2009 in Book R 7019, Page 2005, Guilford County Registry. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Anchor Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of 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 door or other usual place of sale in Guilford County, North Carolina, at 2:00 PM on October 13th, 2026, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot 53, Property of Lindell Development Company, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 32, Guilford County Register of Deeds, North Carolina. Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 215 Hermitage Road, Greensboro, NC 27403 Tax ID: 17666 Third party purchasers must pay the recording costs of the trustee’s deed, any land transfer taxes, the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof with a maximum amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Cash will not be accepted. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jeffrey Scott Atkins. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Anchor Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee By: David Neill, NCSB #23396 McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC Attorney for Anchor Trustee Services, LLC 3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 404-474-7149 (phone) - 404-745-8121 (fax) dneill@mtglaw.com 25-003206-01 Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 2026 (BCNS) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NUMBER: 24SP002886-400 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust executed by LISA W. WHITE dated May 25, 2007 in the amount of $134,623.00 and recorded in Book 6729, at Page 2916 and further modified by Agreement recorded on February 16, 2018 in Book 8021, Page 1112 in 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 8890, Page 1398, 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 October 22, 2026 at 10:00 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): 92695 ADDRESS: 79 RHODODENDRON DRIVE GREENSBORO, NC 27455 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): LISA W. WHITE THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED OF

TRUST BOOK 6729, PAGE 2916, AS FOLLOWS: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

ALL OF LOT 76, OF LENNOX PARK COMMONS, PHASE 7, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 168, PAGE 65, OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0092695 ALSO KNOWN AS: 79 RHODODENDRON DRIVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27455 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a) (1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 4521.29 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 BANKRUPTCY 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 Oct. 7, 14, 2026 BCNS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26CV006143-400 MidFirst Bank, Plaintiff, v. Ronica Alexia Peterkin, Robert Peterkin, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Defendant(s). NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the Order for Judicial Sale, 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 October 22, 2026, 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 Ronica Alexia Peterkin; Robert Peterkin, dated November 30, 2023 to secure the original principal amount of $363,239.00, and recorded in Book No. 8783, at Page 2641 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: 4723 Reedy Creek Farm Cir, Greensboro, NC 27405 Tax Parcel ID: 7898-57-9547

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 re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. 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

4Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Jamestown News 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 24th day of September, 2026. Grady I. Ingle, NC State Bar No. 16692 Attorney for Comissioner, Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717 Oct. 7, 14, 2026 BCNS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NUMBER: 26SP000665-400 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed of Trust executed by JRTS SOLUTIONS LLC, A NORTH CAROLINA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY BY JACOB M ROBERTS dated January 5, 2023 in the amount of $146,250.00 and recorded in Book R 8692, at Page 928 and further modified by Agreement recorded on July 24, 2025 in Book R 8954, Page 219 in 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 9033, Page 889, 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 October 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM, 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): 9065 ADDRESS: 1317 OAK STREET GREENSBORO, NC 27403 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): JRTS SOLUTIONS LLC, A NORTH CAROLINA IMITED LIABILITY COMPANY THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF GUILFORD, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED OF TRUST BOOK R 8692, PAGE 928, AS FOLLOWS: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF

25CV021890-400 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Jessica S. Brown and Travis T. Brown dated February 19, 2009 and recorded on February 24, 2009, in Book R 6979 at page 2853, Modification recorded November 4, 2011 in Book R 7289 Page 1724, Modification recorded September 14, 2012 in Book R 7392 Page 28, Modification recorded September 8, 2015 in Book R 7738 Page 2857, Modification recorded October 31, 2022 in Book R 8674 Page 2508, Modification recorded September 13, 2023 in Book R 8763 Page 354 and Modification recorded March 21, 2024 in Book R 8810 Page 2855, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Commissioner) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on October 19, 2026 at 10:00 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 in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon: Address of Property: Greensboro, NC 27405

3706 Marksbury Drive,

Tax Parcel ID: 00-04-0191-J-0461-00-261 Present Record Owner: Travis T. Brown

Jessica S. Brown and

Commissioner may, in the Commissioner sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The real property described above is being offered for sale AS IS, WHERE IS and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments and any liens or encumbrances that would not be extinguished by non-judicial foreclosure. Neither the Commissioner nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Commissioner or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S.7A-308(a)(1). Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Commissioner, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. 45-21-30. If the Commissioner 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Commissioner. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Commissioner, in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: 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 to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such 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 bankruptcy 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. FN# 3043.00824 61166 STOX Posting & Publishing, LLC 2701 Transit Road, Ste. 139 Elma, NY 14059 Office. (855) 477-7869

LEGAL NOTICES GUILFORD, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT I: BEING ALL OF LOT 3, BLOCK 16, GLENWOOD AS PER PLAT BOOK 2 AT PAGE 104. TRACT II: BEGINNING AT AN NIP MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 3, BLOCK 16, GELNWOOD AS PER PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2 AT PAGE 104; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 03° 04’ 42” EAST 37.40 FEET TO AN NIP IN THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OAK STREET; THENCE, WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OAK STREET, SOUTH 88° 35’ 00” EAST 50.0 FEET TO AN NIP; THENCE SOUTH 03° 04’ 52” WEST 37.40 FEET TO AN NIP, THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE, WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3, 88° 35’ 00” WEST 50.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO ALL OF THE GRANTORS RIGHTS IN AND TO THAT CERTAIN 10 FOOT ALLEY ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 3. 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

Fax. (716) 524-6325 Email. stoxnotices@thestoxgroup.com Oct. 7, 14, 2026 (1700) 26SP000707-400 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Willie R. Gist A/K/A William R. Gist and Daune M. Gist and Francis B. Baird, Jr. dated September 13, 2005 and recorded on September 14, 2005, in Book 6396 at Page 0606, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on October 19, 2026 at 10:00 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 in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon: Address of Property: 351 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406 Tax Parcel ID: 1045 Present Record Owner: William R. Gist, Duane M. Gist, and Francis B. Baird, Jr Trustee may, in the Trustee sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The real property described above is being offered for sale AS IS, WHERE IS and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments and any liens or encumbrances that would not be extinguished by non-judicial foreclosure. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1). Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. 45-21-30. If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: 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 to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such 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 bankruptcy 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. FN# 3062.00326 61186 STOX Posting & Publishing, LLC 2701 Transit Road, Ste. 139 Elma, NY 14059 Office. (855) 477-7869 Fax. (716) 524-6325 Email. stoxnotices@thestoxgroup.com Oct. 7, 14, 2026 (1625)

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. § 4521.29 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CLERK 26SP001080-400

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joseph A. Castelda and Amanda F. Castelda (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Joseph A. Castelda and Amanda F. Castelda) to Josh J. Costner, Trustee(s), dated March 28, 2025, and recorded in Book No. R8917, at Page 1416 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 October 20, 2026 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 2, Block A, Section 2, Map 1 Dresden Woods Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 64, Page 23 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5301 Tower Road, 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). Should the property be purchased by a third party, 31 CFR 1031.320 requires certain qualifying residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the successful bidder in this proceeding, you may be required to provide all applicable identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Foundation Legal Group 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: 31226 - 162689 Oct. 7, 14, 2026 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

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. 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 Oct. 7, 14, 2026 BCNS

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY - NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CLERK

26SP001077-400 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by David W. Whiting (Deceased) and Rachal Anne Whiting (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): David W. Whiting and Rachal Anne Whiting) to The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., Trustee(s), dated August 19, 2023, and recorded in Book No. R8757, at Page 678 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 October 22, 2026 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 certain lot or parcel of land located in Monroe Township, Guilford County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL of Lot 12, Block A, Section 1, Oak Grove Forest, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 37, Page 56, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 816 Bluefield Road, 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). Should the property be purchased by a third party, 31 CFR 1031.320 requires certain qualifying residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the successful bidder in this proceeding, you may be required to provide all applicable identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Foundation Legal Group 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: 32203 - 168703 Oct. 7, 14, 2026

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GTCC and GAP to host Girls in Gear PRESS RELEASE Guilford Technical Community College and Guilford Apprenticeship Partners will host Girls in Gear for high school girls and their parents or guardians on Thursday, Oct. 1, at GTCC’s Advanced Manufacturing building. Sponsored by a grant from Triad Workforce Solutions Collaborative, the free event is designed for girls who enjoy problem-solving and will introduce them to careers in advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, HVAC, and other technical fields. At the event, students can try hands-on technical activities; tour advanced manu-

facturing labs and learning spaces; meet educators and employers in high-demand technical industries; learn more about GTCC programs and Career and College Promise; and explore paid apprenticeships, N.C. FAME and other pathways connecting high school, college and employment. For more information, visit gtcc.edu/ girlsingear

WANT TO GO? GTCC and Guilford Apprenticeship Partners will host Girls in Gear Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the GTCC’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing, 6012 W Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27407. For more information, visit gtcc.edu.

Guilford Technical Community College and Guilford Apprenticeship Partners will host Girls in Gear for high school girls and their parents or guardians on Thursday, Oct. 1, at GTCC’s Advanced Manufacturing building.

GTCC Summer 2026 President’s List Each semester Guilford Technical Community College recognizes students for their academic achievements with the release of its President’s, Dean’s and Honors lists. The President’s List includes all program students who complete at least 12 credit hours in the fall semester and earned a 4.0 grade point average. Rebecca Brown, Archdale; Michelle Sesnit Ramirez, Archdale; Blake Bestmann, Asheboro; Brianna Jarrell, Asheboro; Brandon Lopez, Asheboro; Bradley McBride, Asheboro; Riley Smith, Asheboro; Duaa Zaheer, Asheboro; Waylon Allred, Bear Creek; Travis Stowe, Belmont; Jasmine Stephens, Brown Summit; Kirsten Cockman, Browns Summit; Aleah Deardorff, Browns Summit; Papa Diokhane, Browns Summit; Jaden Florence, Browns Summit; Emily Vaca-Bermudez, Browns Summit; Elijah Valmond, Browns Summit; Diego Aguilar Hernandez, Burlington; Zachary Angell, Burlington;Ashliy Martinez Trujillo, Burlington; Michell Mendoza, Burlington; Shakiera Paylor, Burlington; Trevor Pleasant, Burlington; Tyler Schomburg, Burlington; Diya Virdi, Burlington; MaLisa Miller, Cameron; Sasha Carver, Chapel Hill; Ariam Kesete, Charlotte; Goran Matic, Charlotte; Stanley Mirvil Jr., Charlotte; Seunghak Park, Charlotte; Grace Ragan, Clemmons; Larissa Ricardo, Clemmons; Diane Lee, Colfax; Bailey Matthews, Colfax; Kimya Holloway, Columbia; Samuel Belcher, Durham; Siler Thorpe, Durham; Katherine Carter, Eden; Patrick Haran, Eden; Chanthaboun Sidavanh, Elon; Devin James, Franklinville; Timothy Gonzalez, Gastonia; Donald Armstrong, Gibsonville; Katherine Covington, Gibsonville; Alexander Dowell, Graham; Tariq Aaron, Greensboro; Yasein Abukhalaf, Greensboro; Majeda Aljamali, Greensboro; Cassandra Allen, Greensboro; Shantel Alston, Greensboro; Savannah Beaver, Greensboro; Jayla Blackwell, Greensboro; Angela Blake, Greensboro; Elizabeth Blazquez-Fernandez, Greensboro; Edward Blevins, Greensboro; Michael Bolden, Greensboro; Hunter Bombe, Greensboro; Nathalie Bonilla Santos, Greensboro; Karoll Borjas Rivera, Greensboro; Katherine Brictson, Greensboro; Christian Buchholz, Greensboro; Daniel Castaneda Labra, Greensboro; Sawyer Cheek, Greensboro; Nathaniel Clarkson, Greensboro; Layla Cobb, Greensboro; Lia Colby, Greensboro; Alexis Cortes-Hernandez, Greensboro; James Cox, Greensboro; Jasmine Cruz, Greensboro; Jose Fernando Cuestas Fuent-

es, Greensboro; Joey Dang, Greensboro; Chelsea Davis, Greensboro; Robert Davis, Greensboro; Anna Dimmick, Greensboro; Hasini Duttala, Greensboro; Ahmad Ebrahem, Greensboro; Jazmon Edwards, Greensboro; Wayne Elerbee, Greensboro; Jacob Evatt, Greensboro; Waleska Falero, Greensboro; Casey Fitzpatrick, Greensboro; Antonette Foster-Brown, Greensboro; Brian Giron Flores, Greensboro; Andy Gomez Sanchez, Greensboro; Rebecca Gonzalez, Greensboro; Kendall Grant, Greensboro; Yeonghwang Gwon, Greensboro; Zachary Hager, Greensboro; Leanne Hagy, Greensboro; Jasmine Hayes, Greensboro; Catelyn Henderson, Greensboro; Alexander Henson, Greensboro; Tyler Herron, Greensboro; Dalila Ibaliden, Greensboro; Aniyah Irving, Greensboro; Jakayla Jefferies, Greensboro; Isaac Jenkins, Greensboro; H Amanda Kpor, Greensboro; Charles Lackey, Greensboro; Ana Marquis Marins Carneiro, Greensboro; Juan Martinez Casarreal, Greensboro; Kimya Matthews, Greensboro; Sarah McArthur, Greensboro; William McDonald, Greensboro; Caroline Miller, Greensboro; Brunellia Mitsingou, Greensboro; Lakia Moore, Greensboro; Jayce Morales, Greensboro; Malik Musa, Greensboro; Alexandra-Sasha Myers, Greensboro; Bavesha Naidoo, Greensboro; Jackson Netherton, Greensboro; Marissa Newkirk, Greensboro; Ngan Nguyen, Greensboro; Tri Nguyen, Greensboro; Kaleb Nichols, Greensboro; Tierra Nixon, Greensboro; Georice Oliver, Greensboro; Abdulaziz Omar, Greensboro; John-Matt Paredes-Hernandez, Greensboro; Seth Parker, Greensboro; Aarav Patel, Greensboro; Taniya Payne, Greensboro; Noah Plitman, Greensboro; Detoria Poindexter, Greensboro; William Preston, Greensboro; Sarah Qureshi, Greensboro; Peter Raig, Greensboro; Ana Beatriz Ribeiro, Greensboro; Annie Riffey, Greensboro; Josiah Roach, Greensboro; Adel Roshan, Greensboro; Lovedivine Rushwaya, Greensboro; Shyanne Samuels, Greensboro; Myles Sanders, Greensboro; Josue Santiago-Gonzalez, Greensboro; Kevin Sarfo, Greensboro; Yassine Sfar, Greensboro; Matthew Shannon, Greensboro; Amelia Shuping, Greensboro; Andrew Siefers, Greensboro; SiChun Skaarup, Greensboro; Orenthial Smith, Greensboro; Tyletha Smith, Greensboro; Brandon Sorrells, Greensboro; Savannah Staley, Greensboro; Angela Swanson, Greensboro; Sharitta Swinson, Greensboro; Maria Tamayo, Greensboro; Mason Thomas, Greensboro; Lisa Tucker, Greensboro; Morgan Tyler,

Greensboro; Garrett Uber, Greensboro; Sebastian Verzeni, Greensboro; Antoinette Waddell, Greensboro; Wellington Wickline, Greensboro; Kassandra Winter, Greensboro; Esther Wright, Greensboro; Hilda Wright, Greensboro; Lillian Wright, Greensboro; Diem Wright-Greene, Greensboro; Addison Hulbert, Hampstead; Joel Adams, High Point; Daniela Aguilar-Castillo, High Point; Rajaa Alaioub, High Point; Saaim Alam, High Point; Sara Aldaher, High Point; Grayson Allen, High Point; Jibreel Aristide, High Point; Georgia Barnett, High Point; Evan Barts, High Point; Daniel Brady, High Point; Ciara Crawford, High Point; Sandra Curtis, High Point; Jacinda Davis, High Point; Thomas Donnell, High Point; Kent Duncan, High Point; Nalishia Fairley, High Point; Saad Hameed, High Point; Julia Hawks, High Point; Amanda Hernandez, High Point; Luke Holland, High Point; Nimra Hussain, High Point; Fabrice Junior Sr., High Point; Zariya Kent, High Point; Leslie Lezo, High Point; Mia Marquis, High Point; Kaitlyn Martinez, High Point; Zoie McDowellGilmore, High Point; Shanziya McLeod, High Point; Anastasia McManus, High Point; Mia Murillo-Flores, High Point; Sophia Palamaris, High Point; Katherine Paniagua, High Point; Kevin Pawlicki, High Point; Jessica Perry, High Point; Kennady Plowden, High Point; Abubaker Rafique, High Point; Morgan Ratliff, High Point; Thomas Rhines, High Point; Karla Rios, High Point; Matthew Rodgers, High Point; Joyce Sanders, High Point; Jillian Schnepf, High Point; Jordan Shiver, High Point; Christian Smith, High Point; Noor Ul Ain Tariq, High Point; Ngoc Vo, High Point; Aishonna Ward-Dublin, High Point; Joshua Williams, High Point; Jannat Zohra, High Point; Myla Dixon, Indian Trail; William Beall, Jamestown; Jason Lee, Jamestown; Ritsy Reyes-Diaz, Jamestown; Chandler Blaisdell, Kernersville; Jared Dawson, Kernersville; Jenna Hughes, Kernersville; Olivia McKee, Kernersville; Blessing Simataa, Kernersville; Benjamin Snider, Kernersville; Joshua Thompson, Kernersville; Rosendo Varriga Mendez, Kerners-

ville; Evan Westall, Kernersville; Zander McMahan, Lexington; Carina Meadows, Lexington; Tucker Freitas, Liberty; Katherine Perez, Liberty; Aiden Vespa, Liberty; Tyler Powell, Madison; Christopher Taylor, Madison; Mia Legg, Maiden; Ashton Tuttle, Mayodan; Brooke Croton, McLeansville; Gabrielle Kitchel, McLeansville; Ethan Alvis, Mebane; Thomas Brown, Oak Ridge; Jonathan Ford, Oak Ridge; Ava Karrs, Oak Ridge; Jackson Moody, Oak Ridge; Benjamin Petersen, Oak Ridge; Ashley Cronan, Ocala, Fla.; Clay Stuart, Philippi, W.V.; Christopher Jackson, Pinnacle; Jennifer Cruz, Pleasant Garden; Jase Locke, Pleasant Garden; Daniella Brancke, Raleigh; Christopher Marte, Raleigh; Landon Martin, Randleman; Jennifer Tucker, Randleman; William Festerman, Reidsville; Angel MacEdo-Duarte, Reidsville; Kamera Scott, Reidsville; Jason Farrar, Siler City; Tiffany Hall, Spruce Pine; Austin Strain, Statesville; Seth Jones, Stem; Madelyn Gray, Stokesdale; Emily Holshouser, Stokesdale; Caylon Wade, Stokesdale; Favor Addo, Summerfield; Malachi Addo, Summerfield; Edward Barnett, Summerfield; Pratik Bhattarai, Summerfield; Ethan Day, Summerfield; Alyssa Huffman, Summerfield; Brett Johnston, Summerfield; Abigayle Lint, Summerfield; McKenna Lynch, Summerfield; Noah Nadeau, Summerfield; Frankye Salazar Lara, Summerfield; Raza Singh, Summerfield; Adam Campbell, Thomasville; Shaharyar Choudhry, Thomasville; Diamond Colson, Thomasville; Nathalie Talavera, Thomasville; Summer Whitley, Thomasville; Maggie Brown, Trinity; Emily Courson, Trinity; Ryan Maupin, Trinity; Brianna Smith, Trinity; Madison Albin, Troutman; Jason Griffin, Wake Forest; April Tuttle, Walkertown; Averett Perkins, Whitsett; Gael Carlson, Winston Salem; Lizeth Garcia Solis, Winston Salem; Emily Green, Winston Salem; Samantha Jarrett, Winston Salem; Kashara Jennings, Winston Salem; Bryan Loaiza, Winston Salem; Justin Paul, Winston Salem; Megan Pond, Winston Salem; Brandon Teague, Winston Salem; and Victoria Galloway, Winston-Salem.

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OPINION

The free press is still crucial to independence When the Declaraare more than 1,500 tion of Independence counties in the United was signed 250 years States served by only ago, newspapers one news media outlet. throughout the coloIn almost all of those nies shared the lifecounties, the news changing news with source is a local newstheir readers. paper. With all of the enorIt used to be hard to mous changes in this BY BENJY HAMM imagine how different CONTRIBUTOR country and media communities would since 1776, it’s notebe without local news worthy that more than sources. But in recent 5,000 newspapers are still inform- years, the changing business ing their communities about what models for news organizations their leaders are doing and how have led to an increasing numthose actions affect them. ber of so-called news deserts — Often, newspaper reporters are places where residents don’t have the only journalists who cover access to independent coverage the actions of the local school of their communities. board or city council or youth Research shows that the lack sports teams. The 2025 State of of news coverage can lead to Local News report by Northwest- a number of problems: fewer ern University’s Medill School people voting, more corruption, of Journalism revealed that there higher costs of government and a reduced connection among residents. One of this country’s most famous founders, Thomas Jefferson, wrote, “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a EVERY COMMUNITY moment to prefer the latter.” HAS A STORY. That doesn’t mean Jefferson SOMEONE HAS TO TELL IT. always liked what newspapers wrote about him, his decisions The championship. The new business. The school play. The city council or his policies. He often disdecision. The neighbor who quietly agreed vehemently. But he and makes a difference. other founders inherently underThese stories may not make national stood the importance of having a headlines—but they matter deeply to the people who live here. government watchdog and indeThat's why local journalism matters. pendent voices that are free to challenge policies and leaders, with the goals of better informing residents about the world around them and improving society. The founders understood this nation needed guarantees to pro-

tect vigorous discussions and disagreements, particularly about the government. So, they created the Bill of Rights in 1791, starting with the First Amendment that ensures free speech and a free press. Sustaining a free press isn’t free, nor is it easy. The type of news coverage that helps to change laws and change lives — including exposing problems and wrongdoing in communities that some would prefer to keep hidden — can be difficult, timeconsuming and expensive. It was true 250 years ago, and it’s still true today. Some critics have been predicting the death of newspapers since at least the invention of radio, and those predictions have increased with the creation of television, the internet and social media. Yet, newspapers have persevered, adapted their business models and remained as essential institutions in their communities. In this time of another upheaval of the media business model, newspapers are yet again adapting for the future. Their news is shared not just in print as it was in 1776, but also to millions of readers online and through social media by the news organizations themselves and countless other people. Surveys that cite how many Americans receive news from their “phones” these days don’t consider where those phones get their news and information. Many readers don’t know the origin either. But much of the commentary and sharing of news that is abundant online and in social media can be traced back to the original sources: journalists. As we celebrate National

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Newspaper Week during Oct. 4-10, it’s important to reflect on why the founders believed so strongly in the need for a free press to cover this nation without government control, without fear or favor and without undue influence from powerful people. The value of a free press is not simply to protect the press, but to protect democracy. It’s based on the belief that a better-informed citizenry is essential for the United States to not only survive, but to thrive. In today’s crowded media market, where misinformation and disinformation are abundant, it’s crucial that newspapers continue to serve in their role as watchdogs and as trusted sources to inform, inspire, educate and con-

nect the communities they serve. There’s no way to predict how the United States will change and evolve over the next 250 years. But it’s certain we will continue to need a free press and independent journalists to document those changes and provide the important news coverage that is vital for this nation’s future.

Benjy Hamm is director of the national Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues and an associate professor at the University of Kentucky’s School of Journalism and Media. He previously served as editorial director for Landmark Community Newspapers and as an editor at The Virginian-Pilot, The Associated Press and the New York Times Regional Newspaper Group.

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Salome’s Stars WEEK OF OCT. 12, 2026

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An upcoming trip could create some problems with your schedule, unless you tie up as many loose ends as possible before you head out the door. Ask a friend or colleague to help you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Being eager to start a new project is fine. However, moving ahead without knowing what will actually be expected of you could cause a problem down the line. Ask some questions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Getting through some recent challenges in good shape might give you a false sense of security. Don’t relax your guard. You need to be prepared for what else could happen. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still advised, even though you think you’re as prepared as you need to be. Keep in mind that change is in your aspect, and you should expect the unexpected.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Lion’s gift of persuasion helps you get your points across, even to some of your most-negative naysayers in the workplace. Meanwhile, an old friend might seek you out for some advice. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Being sure of your convictions is fine, but leave some room for dissenting opinions. You might learn something that could help you avoid a possible problem later on. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Getting good legal advice on what your rights actually are is the first step toward resolving a pesky problem so that it doesn’t reemerge at a later date. Good luck! SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Longtime relationships work well this week, whether they’re personal or professional. It’s also a good time to invite new friends and colleagues into your life. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good week to conduct research

and uncover compelling facts that can back you up on your new venture when you most need it. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Change is an important factor in your aspect this week and could affect something that you might have thought was immune to any sort of adjustment or “alteration.” AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Being asked to share someone’s deeply personal confidence might be flattering, but accepting could be unwise. Decline gracefully but firmly. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) As wise as you are, you could still be misled by someone who seems to be sincere but might not be. Take more time to assess the situation before making any commitments. BORN THIS WEEK: You like to face challenges that others might try to avoid, and by so doing, you set an example of courage for all. ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

Couch Theatre BY DEMI TAVERAS “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (PG-13) — The fourth installment in Tom Holland’s “Spider-Man” film series is finally out to rent on Oct. 6 after its legendary run in theaters, where it became the thirdhighest-grossing film of all time! (Luckily, Marvel isn’t holding back with ondemand streaming of the film, like Universal is with Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.”) Zendaya (“The Odyssey”) and Jacob Batalon (“The Wrecking Crew”) are back in their roles from the previous three films, while Jon Berthal’s Punisher makes his first appearance in the series. More newcomers include Florence Pugh (“Thunderbolts”), who joins

the cast as her MCU character Yelena Belova, and Sadie Sink (“Stranger Things”) makes her debut in the MCU as Jean Grey. The film picks up four years after Dr. Strange’s spell wipes Peter’s (Holland) existence off the face of the planet. (Amazon Photo courtesy of Apple TV Prime Video) From left, Arturo Castro, Jessica Biel, John Cena, Teyonah Parris and Sam Richardson star in “Matchbox: “Animals” (R) — After The Movie.” teaming up with his longtime buddy Matt Damon cal campaign. The kidnap- round out the rest of the for action-thriller film “The per demands a ransom, but cast. Stream it on Oct. 9! Rip,” Ben Affleck is back with all his money spent (Netflix) on Netflix with this crime on his campaign, Mark is “Avatar: Seven Havens” thriller, co-starring Kerry forced to resort to more dan(TV-PG) — If you have any gerous methods of getting Washington (“Wake Up Zillennials in your home, his child back. In turn, amid Dead Man”) and Gillian you know the chokehold that the chaos, secrets from his Anderson (“The Julia Set”). “Animals” follows Los and his wife’s past emerge “Avatar: The Last AirbendAngeles mayoral candidate that they never expected to er” still has on them. It’s Mark Kimball (Affleck), come to light. Steven Yeun long regarded as one of the whose son suddenly gets (“The Rip”) and Adriana best animated fantasy series kidnapped during his politi- Paz (“A Mouthful of Ash”) of all time and introduced

Strange But True BY LUCIE WINBORNE • In ancient Egyptian mummification, onions were sometimes used to fill body cavities, even serving on occasion as false eyes. • About 90% of all harvested olives are turned into olive oil. • Fijian war chief Ratu Udre Udre holds the rather dubious distinction of being the most active cannibal in recorded history, with a reported consumption of between 872 and 999 people during his lifetime. • Teenagers naturally experience a biological shift that causes them to fall asleep later than adults. • The red poinsettia originated in Mexico and is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States ambassador to Mexico in the early 19th century. • Shells and stones on the ritual blades used by the Aztecs symbolized the faces of the gods for which the hearts of sacrificed individuals were intended, with such rituals claiming between 10,00015,000 people per year. • Sheep only have teeth in their lower jaw and use a hard upper palate to break down food.

• Every second, the sun delivers about 173,000 terawatts of energy to Earth, which is more than 10,000 times the amount of power used by humans. • Although English is the country’s most widely spoken language, the United States has never designated an official language at the federal level, though some states have at their level. • The video game industry consistently brings in more money than Hollywood. • Long before the Nazis adopted it, the swastika was an ancient religious symbol associated with good fortune, spirituality and prosperity. Versions of it have appeared across India, China, Greece and other ancient civilizations for centuries. • Basketball shorts were short until 1984, when Michael Jordan petitioned the NBA for longer ones. Thought for the Day: “Civilizations should be measured by the degree of diversity attained and the degree of unity retained.” — W.H. Auden ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

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us to beloved characters like Aang, Katara, Zuko, Appa and more. Shortly after the original “Avatar” series ended, a sequel series, “The Legend of Korra,” aired from 2012 to 2014. Now, 12 years later, a third series is set to premiere on Oct. 9, following Korra’s Avatar successor, Pavi, who’s also a reincarnation of Korra. Taking place 225 years after “Korra,” Pavi and her twin sister, Nisha, team up to save the Seven Havens before an apocalyptic event destroys their world. (Paramount+) “Matchbox: The Movie” (PG-13) — After the $1 billion feat that “Barbie” (2023) achieved in theaters, Mattel had no choice but to wonder, “What if we made movies about every iconic toy we

have?” However, because “Masters of the Universe” bombed, they decided to go for a streaming-only release for this action-comedy film based on the Matchbox toy cars. John Cena (“Coyote vs. Acme”) leads the film as spy and former soldier Sean Walker, who reconnects with the childhood friends he used to play cars with. But while they’re at the bar, the entire group gets drugged and kidnapped by a group of criminals who are searching for a nuclear warhead; and even though his past almost gets his old friends killed, they decide to help Sean in an attempt to steal the bomb and clear their names. Check it out on Oct. 9. (Apple TV) ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

Super Crossword JOURNALISTIC SET ACROSS 1 Principal part of a ship’s rigging 9 Glucose and dextrose 15 Want greatly 20 Phrase before a memoir co-author 21 Result of iron deficiency 22 Opponent 23 Question to someone barking orders 26 Wriggly fish 27 Extinct bird 28 Swerving billiards shot 29 Teeny 30 Suspenseful NFL periods 33 CIA worker 35 PC fixer, e.g. 37 “Hey, amigo” 39 Highest price customers are amenable to paying 47 “Less filling” Miller beer 48 Prefix similar to “equi-” 49 Vaccination fluids 50 Neighbor of Monterey Park, Calif. 51 Connections 53 Maximum 56 Rustic hotel 58 Lean- — (simple huts) 59 Time to steel oneself and power through 66 Congregated 67 Goes past the time limit 68 Cold shoulder preventer? 69 A humidifier moistens it 71 Suddenly blazing stars 73 Pungent salad veggie 77 Lhasa — (small dogs) 80 Official assisting a referee 83 “Rapa- —” (1994 Esai Morales film) 84 Classic Maurice Sendak book 89 Cabinet dept. focused on homes 90 “— culpa” 91 Wedge for filling a gap 92 Show fatigue reflexively 93 Mother on “Bewitched” 97 Aruba, e.g. 100 Steal from 102 Medicine bottle 104 Jesus’ words after “My God, my God,” in Matthew 109 “You bet!,” in Baja 110 Favorite cereal of a “silly rabbit” 111 “I’m — loss for words” 112 Pub barrel 113 “La-la” lead-in 116 “Jay — Garage” 119 Best draft status 121 Business mag

123 Response upon hearing about an astonishing feat 130 “Aida,” e.g. 131 Dogs from Japan 132 They often get mashed 133 Stopwatch button 134 Despotic ruler 135 They begin this puzzle’s long answers DOWN 1 Greedy gullet 2 Fire residue 3 Figure skater Midori 4 Central point 5 Superlatively sneaky 6 University on Long Island 7 “— be an honor” 8 Put freight in 9 Less happy 10 Opens with a key 11 “Well, I’ll be!” 12 Radio toggle letters 13 Actress Hayworth

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59 H-bomb, e.g. 60 “Lummox” author Fannie 61 “A Town Like Alice” author Shute 62 Large pianos 63 Clingy wrap 64 Like a banjo’s sound 65 On in years 70 Bern’s river 72 Comic Rogen 74 Very shortly 75 “Smith” is the commonest one in the United States 76 Hasten 78 Resistance unit 79 Understand the point 81 Bake, as an egg 82 Brunch cocktail 84 “Close call!” 85 “Come again?” 86 Water swirl 87 Do laundry 88 Goalie’s goal 94 Elle King’s “Ex’s & —”

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Lambastes Valuable trait Auction unit Former Volkswagen seven-seater 101 “Freedom” singer Jon 103 Shin’s place 105 Soldier’s steel helmet 106 Best in quality 107 Yaks, e.g. 108 Wichita site 113 Thunder god 114 Lasso, e.g. 115 Stupefies 117 Tasting of wood, as wine 118 Move a bit 120 Session with a dr., e.g. 122 — Field (Mrs. Met’s home) 124 Deep anger 125 Greek vowel 126 “La-la” lead-in 127 Fight like Ali 128 Actor Ayres 129 Snaky letter

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LIFESTYLES

A pound of beef, a little TVP and dinner to spare BY PATTI DIAMOND DIVAS ON A DIME

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There’s a kindness in opening the freezer at 5:30 and finding that someone has already started dinner. Even better when that someone was you, when you had a skillet out and enough energy to chop an onion. This Tex Mex beef and bean filling is worth making once and doubly worth making twice. It can become burritos tonight, sweet potatoes next week and a pot of chili on a day when the question “What’s for dinner?” feels like a personal attack. The trick in this Tex Mex filling is TVP, or textured vegetable protein. It takes on the flavors of the skillet and adds protein while helping stretch one pound of beef into about 5 cups of filling. My family’s favorite is the filling spooned over baked sweet potatoes with cheese and green onions. The sweet potatoes and savory filling are wonderful together. If you have freezer space, double it and set half aside for future you. I use frozen chopped peppers and onions; one 16-ounce bag is just right when I double the recipe.

Ground beef, with protein-rich TVP and beans, becomes a filling for burritos, casseroles or sweet potatoes. enough to mound on a spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. If it becomes too dry, add a splash of broth or water. 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, chipotle powder or ancho chili powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (15-ounce) can black, kidney or pinto beans, drained 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained Salt and pepper, to taste

Heat the broth until steaming. Stir in the TVP and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the broth is absorbed. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over SUNDAY SUPPER STARTER: medium heat. Add the onion and peppers TEX MEX BEEF AND BEAN FILLING and cook until softened and beginning to Yield: About 5 cups, enough for turn golden, about 5 minutes. 6 generously filled burritos Add the ground beef and break it into Total Time: 35 mins. small pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1/2 cup beef broth or bouillon until the beef is no longer pink and reaches 160 F. Do not drain. Stir in the tomato 1/2 cup dry TVP (textured vegetable paste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir protein) in the cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon olive oil paprika or chili powder, and oregano. Cook 2 cups mixed onion and bell peppers, for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. chopped Add the rehydrated TVP, beans and 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend) tomatoes with their juices. Simmer, stir2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon ground cumin ring occasionally, until the mixture is thick

TO FREEZE AND REHEAT Divide the filling into portions sized for your household. Refrigerate or freeze within 2 hours of cooking. For best quality, plan to use them within 2 to 3 months. Refrigerated portions should be used within 3 to 4 days. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat in a covered skillet over mediumlow heat, stirring and adding water or broth if needed. You can also reheat a frozen portion in a covered skillet over low heat, stirring as it loosens. Heat the filling throughout to 165 F. That’s enough for six generously filled burritos, but burritos are only the beginning. Spoon it over rice, tuck it into stuffed peppers or turn it into soup, chili or an enchilada casserole. It’s the sort of dinner that makes everyone think we had a plan all along. Because we did. 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. ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

• “Apply petroleum jelly to the panes of your windows before painting the trim. This works better than masking tape in many ways. It is easily removed, and even large paint flecks come right off.” — P.S. in Illinois • For easy-cleanup pancakes, use a turkey baster to “squirt” the batter in the frying pan. No drips, and it usually results in a pretty good circle, too! • When you are able to pick up extra meat at a great price, you want to be sure that while it’s frozen, it maintains its best taste. Use this tip to vacuum seal your meat without any special equipment! Add meat pieces to a plastic, zipper-top bag. Fill a large pot several inches deep with water. Seal the bag, but leave an inch or so unsealed. As you lower the bag into the water (zipper top up) the air will escape through the unsealed portion. When no air remains, seal the bag and then remove from the water. • “Have you tried this single-serving blender hack using a mason jar? Most standard size blender blades can be screwed on to a pint Mason jar. If you’re one of the lucky ones, you can make single servings of smoothies to blend and go.” — T.U. in South Carolina • “Baby have diaper rash? One of the best remedies is ‘air time’ — that is, letting baby go without a diaper for a bit. Another simple soother is a baking soda bath. Try adding 2-4 tablespoons of baking soda to Junior’s bathwater.” — J.C. via email • After you’ve cooked your chicken whole, remove the meat and throw the bones and remaining carcass in the slow cooker with 3-4 cups of water. Let it cook on low for several hours for a spectacularly flavorful broth. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 1800 Pembrook Dr., Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32810. ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

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