Amended Notice of Foreclosure Sale
16-SP-43 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made DEBORAH SIMMONS (NOW DECEASED) to PHILIP E. GREER, Trustee(s), dated the 22ND day of APRIL, 2005 and recorded in BOOK 813, PAGE 537, COLUMBUS County Registry, North Carolina, Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of COLUMBUS County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door, in the City of WHITEVILLE, COLUMBUS County, North Carolina at 10:00 A.M. ON JULY 12TH, 2016, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of COLUMBUS, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described tract, lot or parcel of land situated in Whiteville Township, Columbus County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: LYING and BEING in Whiteville Township, Columbus County, North Carolina and being Lot No. Ten (10) in High Lands Subdivision, according to a survey and plat made by Billy M. Duncan, Registered Land Surveyor, dated 6 November, 1973, and recorded in Book of Plats No. 22 at Page 82, Columbus County Registry. Reference is hereby made to said plat referred to above and hereby incorporated herein and made a part of this description. SUBJECT TO that certain Declaration of Restrictions recorded in Deed Book 305 at Page 601, Columbus County Registry. Being the same property described in a Deed dated 23 October, 1984 from Robert O. High and wife, Helen D. High to Terry Wayne Simmons and wife, Deborah G. Simmons, recorded 24 October, 1984 in Book 360 at Page 477, Columbus County Registry. Being also the same property described in a Deed dated 18 April, 2005 from Terry Wayne Simmons, a separated person to Deborah G. Simmons, a separated person, recorded 28 April, 2005 in Book 813 at page 535, Columbus County Registry. Said property being located at: 43 E. DASHER STREET, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DEBORAH SIMMONS (NOW DECEASED) AND POSSIBLE HEIRS: DENNIS SULLIVAN, LINDSAY SIMMONS FELTON AND W. MATTHEW J. SIMMONS 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. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the statutory final assessment fee of forty-five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308 (a) (1), and any applicable county and/or state land transfer tax and/or revenue tax. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid, in cash or certified check, at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid, at that time he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (e). 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 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. That 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 10 days, but not 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. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. N.C.G.S. 45-21.16(b)(2). This the 14th day of June, 2016. Michael W. Strickland, as Attorney for and President of ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., Substitute Trustee 210 East Russell Street, Suite 104 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 (910) 483-3300 June 30, July 7, 2016
Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Columbus County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood hazard determinations within Columbus County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. Technical information or comments are solicited on the proposed flood hazard determinations shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or FIS report for Columbus County, North Carolina and Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. However, before these determinations are effective for floodplain management purposes, you will be provided an opportunity to appeal the proposed information. For information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as well as a complete listing of the communities affected and the locations where copies of the FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or call the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627). June 30, July 7, 2016
EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned, having qualified on the 16th day of June, 2016, as Executor of the Estate of Reta Ellis Hinson, late of Columbus County, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of September, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of June, 2016 ROBERT S. HUFFSTETLER, JR. Executor of the Estate of Reta Ellis Hinson c/o Michael W. Willis Attorney for the Estate P.O. Box 2392 Whiteville, NC 28472 June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2016
Notice of Foreclosure Sale
16 SP 31 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Patricia Jones, (Patricia Jones, deceased) (Heirs of Patricia Jones: Ronald Jenkins, Terry Jenkins, Michael Jenkins and Unknown Heirs of Patricia Jones) to Greg Fisher, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of December, 2007, and recorded in Book RB 916, Page 832, in Columbus County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Columbus County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on July 12, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Columbus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described property, to wit: Being Lot 2 of the C.C. Kirksey Estate, as described in the Deed at Book 312, Page 712, Columbus County Registry, recorded December 28, 1978. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 533 Green Swamp Road South, Bolton, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS ¤45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS ¤7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. ¤ 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1176011 (FC.FAY) June 30, July 7, 2016
Notice of Foreclosure Sale
NORTH CAROLINA COLUMBUS COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ADAM C. STRICKLAND, a single person and SHIRLEY N. LADD, a single person, Recorded in Book 1011, Page 994, Columbus County Registry IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 16-SP-89 DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED: The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is that Deed of Trust executed by ADAM C. STRICKLAND, a single person and SHIRLEY N. LADD, a single person to Jay B. Green, Trustee, dated June 22, 2011 and recorded in Book 1011, Page 994 in the Columbus County Registry of North Carolina. RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY: The record owners of the subject real property as reflected on the records of the Columbus County Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to the posting of this Notice are Shirley N. Ladd and Adam C. Strickland DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: The sale will be held on July 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the door of the Columbus County Courthouse, Whiteville, North Carolina. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: The following real property to be sold “sight unseen” together with any improvements is located in Columbus County, North Carolina and is believed to have the address of 149 Mollie Brook Drive, Claredon, NC 28432 and is otherwise more particularly described as follows: Because the legal description is too voluminous or is otherwise an exhibit hereto that will not be published in the newspaper, reference is made to the subject legal description recorded as part of the subject Deed of Trust as described in the case caption of this proceeding and incorporated herein by said reference. Included is a 2011 Clayton manufactured home bearing serial no. OHC021199NCAB. TERMS OF SALE: Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. ¤45-21.10(b) and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court immediately upon the conclusion of the sale a cash deposit to be determined by the greater of 5% of the bid or $750.00. Unless the Substitute Trustee agrees otherwise, the successful bidder will be required to tender the “full purchase price” so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a Deed to the property or attempts to tender such Deed, and should the successful bidder fail to pay the full amount, then the successful bidder shall remain liable as provided for in N.C.G.S. ¤45-21.30. By submitting your bid, you agree that the “full purchase price” shall be defined as the amount of bid plus the Trustee’s commission as defined in the subject Deed of Trust plus the costs of the action, unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. For example, if the amount of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee’s commission is defined in the subject Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of the sale, then the “full purchase price” shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs of the action. A tender of Deed shall be defined as a letter from the Trustee to the successful bidder offering to record the Deed upon receipt of full purchase price as described herein and listed in said letter. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole remedy of the successful bidder is the return of the deposit. As to any manufactured home, the following shall apply: Any not considered real property is being foreclosed pursuant to N.C.G.S. ¤25-9-604, if necessary; there is no warranty that any is actually located on the subject tract; and there is no warranty given by the Substitute Trustee as to whether said home is real property or personal property. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, assessments, restrictions and easements of record, if any. ADDITIONAL NOTICE: Take notice that an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Take further notice that 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 dates 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. This notice further states that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 27th day of May, 2016. THE GREEN LAW FIRM, P.C. Jay B. Green Attorneys for Deidre D. DeFlorentis, Substitute Trustee 908 E. Edenton Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Telephone: 919-829-0797 Facsimile: 919-829-0799 July 7, 14, 2016
Notice of Sale
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COLUMBUS COUNTY 16SP64 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY THOMAS G. HORNE AND LOTTIE H. HORNE DATED OCTOBER 1, 1998 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 0570 AT PAGE 0890 IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:00AM on July 14, 2016 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Columbus County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Whiteville Township and being bounded on the North by King’s Road, on the East by Lot #45, on the south by other lands of Howard Gore, and on the West by Lot #43, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake, said stake being located in the southern margin of the King’s Road and in the Northeastern corner of Lot #44; and runs thence from the Beginning point and with the line of Lot # 45 South 22 degrees 10 minutes East 200 feet to an iron stake; and runs thence South 67 degrees 50 minutes west 100 feet to an iron stake; and runs thence with the line of Lot #43 North 22 degrees 10 minutes West 200 feet to a stake located in the southern margin of King’s Road; and runs thence with the southern margin of King’s Road North 67 degrees 50 minutes East 100 feet to the point of Beginning, and being all of Lot #44 as shown on Map of Addition to Duchess Forest, made by H.L. Willis, Jr. Registered Land Surveyor, in May of 1965, recorded in Plat Book 12, page 11, Columbus County Registry, which map is hereby incorporated by reference for more particularity of description. This deed is made and accepted subject to those Restrictions of Duchess Forest recorded in Book 228, page 132, Columbus County Registry, as they may apply to this property, and said conveyance is made subject to any and all other restrictions of record as they relate to the Duchess Forest Subdivision. Subject also to the Drainage Easement recorded in Plat Book 12, page 66, Office of the Register of Deeds of Columbus County. And Being more commonly known as: 142 Kings Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Unknown Heirs of Roy Horne. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is June 23, 2016. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 16-079481 June 30, July 7, 2016
Notice of Sale
Self Storage of Whiteville, P.O. Box 1294/346 Bill Hooks Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 will hold a public sale to dispose of various items of personal property. Pursuant to the assertion of a lien for rental at its storage facility. The sale will be conducted at the following storage facility location: Self Storage of Whiteville, 2525 James B White Hwy N., Whiteville, NC 28472 Date of Sale: July 16, 2016 Time of Sale: 9:00 am Unit #100 Chester Graham Unit #103 Sharon McMillian Unit #113 Yolanda Bellamy Unit #123 Anthony Shone Smith Unit #129 Joseph Register III Unit #132 Mary Hall Unit # 34 Melvin Frances Harr Unit # 35 Christy Johnson Unit # 36 Vivian Brown Unit # 56 Monique Phillips Unit # 59 Sue Miller Unit #67/124 Dustin Hayes Unit # 68 Krystal Denise McDuffie Posted this 4th of July, 2016 Self Storage of Whiteville By: Frances Inman July 4, 7, 11, 14, 2016
Notice of Service of Process by Publication
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF COLUMBUS DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 16 CV 221 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, Plaintiff Vs. FELICIA JACOBS GREENE, Defendant To FELICIA JACOBS GREENE, above named Defendant: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against the Defendant, FELICIA JACOBS GREENE, above named and naming you as a Defendant has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Tax Foreclosure for the collection of past due Columbus County, NC property taxes. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 17th day of August, 2016, said date being 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 1st day of July, 2016. WILLIAM E. WOOD ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 STATE BAR NO.: 5901 July 7, 14 & 21, 2016
Notice of Tax Foreclosure Sale
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 16 CV 364 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, Plaintiff”” vs”” SHEILA SHIPP; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Department of the Treasury, Beneficiary (Lienholder), Defendant NOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body politic incorporate of the State of North Carolina, is exercising its power and authority to assess, levy and collect taxes against real and personal property located within its boundaries in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Default Judgment and order of Sale entered on the 16th day of May, 2016 and is foreclosing on the following land of SHEILA SHIPP in order to satisfy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 16th day of May, 2016, William E. Wood has been appointed Commissioner with the authority to sell the following land at the Courthouse Door, Columbus County Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on the 14th day of July, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the following described real estate: Lying and being in Tatum Township, Columbus County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the Northwest edge of North Carolina Highway No. 242, this point being the Southernmost corner of a lot described in Deed dated March 6, 1968, from Walter R. Lennon and wife, Sadie Lennon, to Nathaniel Lennon and wife, Mary Lennon, this point being situated South 28 degrees 40 minutes West 418 feet from the center of a culvert pipe under said highway in the line of a large canal, and being situated also North 61 degrees 15 minutes West 30 feet from a nail in the center line of said highway; running thence with the Southwest line of said lot North 61 degrees 15 minutes West 325 feet to an iron stake in a canal, the corner of said lot conveyed to Nathaniel Lennon and wife, Mary Lennon; thence with the center of said canal South 00 degrees 15 minutes East 148.5 feet to an iron stake; a new corner; thence parallel the first line, and keeping at a distance of 130 feet therefrom (measured by lines perpendicular to the first line) South 61 degrees 15 minutes East 283 feet to a nail in the center line of N.C. Highway No. 242, (passing an iron stake in the Northwest edge of the right of way of same); thence with the center line of said highway North 28 degrees 45 minutes East 130 feet to a nail in said center line; thence North 61 degrees 15 minutes West 30 feet to the beginning; containing 0.86 acre, more or less, exclusive of right of way; and being the same as surveyed by H.L. Willis, Jr., Surveyor, on or about March 4, 1968, and being shown on map entitled “Survey for Dorothy Marie George, Columbus County, NC” bearing date of March 4, 1968, prepared by said surveyor. It is the intention of this deed to convey a lot having a frontage of 130 feet on said highway and being bounded by parallel lines running back to the center of the canal, and adjoining the said lot conveyed to Nathaniel Lennon and wife, Mary Lennon. Being the same property described in deed dated September 3, 1969, from Richard Jerome George, Jr., and wife, Dorothy Marie George, to Leander Lennon and wife, Shirley B. Lennon, recorded in Book 254, Page 318, Columbus County Registry. Being the same property conveyed by Leander Lennon and wife, Shirley B. Lennon, to Charlie Lennon, for and during the term of his life, by Deed dated July 9, 1976, recorded in Book 293, Page 380, Columbus County Registry. Charlie Lennon is now deceased, having died February 23, 2003, in Columbus County, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed by Leander Lennon and wife, Shirley B. Lennon, to Sheila Shipp, by Deed dated July 21, 2000, recorded in Book 625, Page 558, Columbus County Registry (subject to the life estate retained by the Grantors; and also the life estate of Charlie Lennon, who is now deceased). Shirley B. Lennon died August 5, 2013, in Columbus County, North Carolina. Leander Lennon died on or about November 22, 2014. 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 Commissioner nor the County of Columbus, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Commissioner or the County of Columbus make any representation 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold free and clear of all taxes, special assessments, prior liens or encumbrances of record against said property except as may have priority under Federal or State Law, if any. A cash deposit of 20% of the purchase price, or $750 whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale with the balance remaining due to be paid in full by cash or certified funds at the Office of the Commissioner within three (3) days after the entry of the Judgment of Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. Hearing before the Honorable Amy M. Walker, Assistant Clerk of Superior Court for Columbus County, North Carolina was held in connection with this foreclosure on 16th day of May, 2016 at which time Clerk Amy Walker authorized this foreclosure sale as required by statute. This the 20th day of June, 2016 WILLIAM E WOOD COMMISSIONER 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 STATE BAR NO.: 5901 June 30 & July 7, 2016
Notice of Tax Foreclosure Sale
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 16 CV 308 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, Plaintiff vs”” GEORGE A. SMITH; DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC, Judgmentholder and Beneficiary (Lienholder) Defendant NOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body politic incorporate of the State of North Carolina, is exercising its power and authority to assess, levy and collect taxes against real and personal property located within its boundaries in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Default Judgment and order of Sale entered on the 12th day of May, 2016 and is foreclosing on the following land of GEORGE A. SMITH in order to satisfy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 12th day of May, 2016, William E. Wood has been appointed Commissioner with the authority to sell the following land at the Courthouse Door, Columbus County Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on the 12th day of July, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the following described real estate: Lying and being in Whiteville Township, Columbus County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot Number 5 containing 0.91 acres, more or less, exclusive of right-of-way, the same being shown on that map entitled “A MAP FOR SURVEY OF BERTAFIELD ACRES, SECTION TWO”, dated January 9, 1993, by Soles & Walker, P.A., R.L.S., said plat being recoded in Plat Book 57, Page 71, Columbus County Registry. Reference is made to said plat for a more particular and accurate description of the premises described herein. There is also hereby conveyed that easement over and upon that forty (40) foot wide private easement as shown on said plat referred to above for ingress to and egress from the subject property. Subject to restrictions of recorded that appear in Book 410, Page 599, Columbus County Registry. Subject also to any drainage or utility easement of record. This being the same property conveyed by Vance T. Maultsby, widower, to George A. Smith and Maxine Sinkler, by Deed dated June 6, 1995, recorded in Book 484, Page 687, Columbus County Registry. Also being the same property conveyed by Maxine Sinkler to George A. Smith by Deed dated February 12, 2002, recorded in Book 680, Page 638, Columbus County Registry. 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 Commissioner nor the County of Columbus, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Commissioner or the County of Columbus make any representation 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold free and clear of all taxes, special assessments, prior liens or encumbrances of record against said property except as may have priority under Federal or State Law, if any. A cash deposit of 20% of the purchase price, or $750 whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale with the balance remaining due to be paid in full by cash or certified funds at the Office of the Commissioner within three (3) days after the entry of the Judgment of Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. Hearing before the Honorable Amy M. Walker, Assistant Clerk of Superior Court for Columbus County, North Carolina was held in connection with this foreclosure on 12th day of May, 2016 at which time Clerk Amy Walker authorized this foreclosure sale as required by statute. This the 15th day of June, 2016. WILLIAM E WOOD COMMISSIONER 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 TELEPHONE: 910-642-3965 STATE BAR NO.: 5901 June 30 & July 7, 2016
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the ESTATE OF ROBERT ALLEN BASS, SR., late of the County of Columbus, State of North Carolina, I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to present them to the undersigned by the 30th day of September, 2016, or this Notice will be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the Estate will make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of June, 2016. ROBERT ALLEN BASS, JR., ADMINISTRATOR CTA 5122 Peacock Road Whiteville, NC 28472 O. RICHARD WRIGHT, JR., ESQUIRE WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER & MOSS, PLLC Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 457 Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 Telephone: (910) 653-2082/3682 June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2016
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Julius Ford, deceased, late of Columbus County, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 16th day of June, 2016. Rudolph Ford Administrator of the estate of Julius Ford 110 East Holland St Chadbourn, NC 28431 June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2016
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Peggy Anne Coley, deceased, late of Columbus County, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 16th day of June, 2016. Timothy E. Gurganus Administrator of the estate of Peggy Anne Coley 220 Edgecomb Drive Riegelwood, NC 28456 June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2016
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Billy Richard Creech, deceased, late of Columbus County, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 16th day of June, 2016. Jane C. Starnes, Administratrix of the estate of Billy Richard Creech P.O. Box 685 Clarkton, NC 28433 Elaine C. Jones, Administratrix of the estate of Billy Richard Creech 229 Greens Mill Road Clarkton NC 28433 June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2016
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Raymond Ware Heflin, deceased, late of Columbus County, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 16th day of June, 2016. Marie H. Minor Administratrix of the estate of Raymond Ware Heflin 113 Henley Place Smithfield, NC 27577 June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2016
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ELOISE JONES BULLOCH All persons, firms and corporations having claims against ELOISE JONES BULLOCH, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to FREIDA BULLOCH STRICKLAND, Co-Executrix, 3460 Braswell Road, Chadbourn, NC 28431 or GARY MICHAEL BULLOCH, Co-Executor, 704 Ansley Street, Florence, SC 29505 of the decedent’s estate, on or before September 30, 2016 or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named, FREIDA BULLOCH STRICKLAND Co-Executrix, at 3460 Braswell Road, Chadbourn, NC 28431 or GARY MICHAEL BULLOCH Co-Executor at 704 Ansley Street, Florence, SC 29505 of the Estate of ELOISE JONES BULLOCH. Freida Bulloch Strickland, Co-Executrix Estate of ELOISE JONES BULLOCH 3460 Braswell Road Chadbourn, NC 28431 Gary Michael Bulloch, Co-Executor 704 Ansley Street Florence, SC 29505 C. Franklin Stanley, Jr., Attorney P.O. Box 427 211 East Fifth Street Tabor City, NC 28463 Telephone No. 9l0 653-4125 June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2016
NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNThe undersigned, HEATHER COLLINS, has qualified as ADMINISTRATRIX CTA of the Estate of ELEANOR FIELDS KINLAW, late of Columbus County, and this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before October 7, 2016, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the following address: This the 7th day of July, 2016 HEATHER COLLINS ADMINISTRATRIX CTA 10214 Haynes Lennon Hwy. Evergreen, NC 28438″” Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 1467 Whiteville, NC 28472 July 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2016
NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS The undersigned, DARLENE CAMP, has qualified as Executrix of the Estate of RUSSELL CAMP, late of Columbus County, and this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before September 16, 2016, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the following address: This the 16th day of June, 2016. DARLENE CAMP, EXECUTRIX 27 Galpin Street Naugatuck, CT 06770 LISA P. GREENE, RESIDENT PROCESS AGENT P. O. Box 1467 Whiteville, NC 28472 Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 1467 Whiteville, NC 28472 June 16, 23, 30 & July 7, 2016
NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS The undersigned, JODI CAULDER WARD, has qualified as EXECUTRIX of the Estate of WILLIAM BRAD CAULDER, JR., late of Columbus County, and this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before October 7, 2016, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the following address: This the 7th day of July, 2016. JODI CAULDER WARD EXECUTRIX 1103 Shade Fisher Road Chadbourn, NC 28431 Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 1467 Whiteville, NC 28472 July 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2016
NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Martha Hooks Stevens, deceased, late of Columbus County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned within three (3) months from June 30, 2016, which is the date of the first publication of this notice, or this notice will be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 30th day of June, 2016. Mr. David Martin Hooks 1621 Hickory Ave. SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 Don W. Viets, Jr. Attorney for the Estate 135 Washington Street Whiteville, NC 28472 Telephone: (910) 642-7019 June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 2016.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Bradford Molnar, deceased, late of Columbus County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned within three (3) months from July 7th, 2016, which is the date of the first publication of this notice, or this notice will be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 7th day of July, 2016. Ms. Angela M. Redwine P.O. Box 124 Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 Don W. Viets, Jr. Attorney for the Estate received 135 Washington Street Whiteville, NC 28472 Telephone: (910) 642-7019 July 7, 14, 21, July 28, 2016.
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Time Warner Cable’s agreements with programmers and broadcasters to carry their services and stations routinely expire from time to time. We are usually able to obtain renewals or extensions of such agreements, but in order to comply with applicable regulations, we must inform you when an agreement is about to expire. The following agreements are due to expire soon, and we may be required to cease carriage of one or more of these services/stations in the near future: WILM (SD & HD), WILM D2, Azteca America, Youtoo, RFD HD, Pivot, TV One (SD & HD), ShopHQ/EVINE Live (SD & HD), POP/TVGN (SD & HD), Music Choice On Demand and Music Choice (channels 1900-1950), Outdoor Channel (SD & HD), Aspire, FM (SD & HD), Fuse (SD & HD), Weather Channel (SD & HD), GolTV (SD & HD), GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV. In addition, from time to time we make certain changes in the services that we offer in order to better serve our customers. The following changes are planned: On or about July 7th, 3D Channels 671-673 will no longer be available. On or about July 13th, the POP scrolling guide will no longer be available with Starter TV. This affects the following areas: Bladenboro, Elizabethtown, Whiteville, Chadbourn, Tabor City, Lake Waccamaw (channel 12). Brunswick Co., Southport, Pender/Burgaw and Wilmington (channel 17). WGN America may be repositioned from Starter TV to Standard TV. The new services listed below cannot be accessed on CableCARD-equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable Products purchased at retail without additional, two-way capable equipment: None at the time. For more information about your local channel line-up, visit www.twc.com/programmingnotices. July 7, 2016
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