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no longer on the job, but still serving To the unknowing public, it may have appeared to be a meeting of three members of the Jamestown Town Council. However, closer examination showed all three are no longer on the Council and had just gathered for coffee and friendly discussion. The Jamestown News asked former Councilmembers Martha Wolfe and Rebecca Rayborn, along with former Mayor Lynn Montgomery to meet and talk about their experiences on the Council. There may have been more laughter than serious discussion. Wolfe and Rayborn followed in the footsteps of their parents, Sarah Stafford and Buddy Mann, who each

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served on the Town Council. All three admitted they would miss not coming to Town Hall to discuss Council business but for Wolfe, since she spent 30 years at Town Hall, first as town clerk, it might be a little harder. “Someone asked me, ‘Were you born at Town Hall?,’” Wolfe said with a smile. “I’ve known all the managers, all the mayors, worked for three of the managers. “I will miss being involved and knowing what’s going on. Of being help. Of being of service.” “What I will miss is being able to be in on the decisions and knowing the facts ahead of time,” said Montgomery. “Being able to give logical, orderly advice.” She mentioned the connections she had made with

In two special day-long work sessions on Jan. 7 and 8, the Jamestown Town Council discussed and had an overview of best practices for high-performing boards. Led by Rebecca Jackson, CEO and founder of True North Performance Group, LLC, the work sessions were helpful not only for the two new councilmembers and mayor, but the two continuing councilmembers. Day 1 focused on Strengthening the Work of the Governing Board. The outcomes were enhanced team collaboration, recognition of achievements and high-performing governing board habits. Day 2 covered Strategic Plans, looking for a unified vision, mission and core values, understanding of key influences, three-year goals and clear next steps for implementation.

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Lynn Montgomery, Martha stafford Wolfe, and Rebecca Mann Rayborn mind up before you go into that meeting,” Wolfe said. The challenge is blocking out what you know is incorrect information that some residents put forward, Rayborn remarked. All are proud of several aspects of their service. Montgomery was instrumental in getting a drug drop

box installed at the Guilford County Sheriff’s District 3 Office on Hillstone Drive. She had attended a conference on the opioid crisis and learned Jamestown did not have a drop box. Rayborn was able to help start the AARP Livable Communities Committee and getting a Livable Com-

“SHare” refrigerators help reduce hunger By nORMa B. dennIs FreeLANCe WrIter ndworddesign@gmail.com When the Greensboro/High Point metro area was named the hungriest area in the United States in 2015, A Simple Gesture was founded to help provide food for those in need. The organization is not a food pantry, but collects food that is distributed by other groups. Since its beginning, A Simple Gesture has collected over seven million meals to help feed the hungry in Guilford County. One of the organization’s latest endeavors is the school-based SHARE program. In the fall of 2022, A Simple Gesture purchased 120 refrigerators to place in each public school in Guilford County. Laura Oxner, who works in the A Simple Gesture office, initiated the SHARE program. “I started it after I saw how much food surplus was thrown in the trash in my children’s elementary school,” Oxner said. “Surplus happens all the time for so many reasons that are out of anyone’s control. School nutrition staff are busy doing amazing work feeding the almost 70,000 see sHaRe, PAGe 2

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student at Millis Road elementary school checks sHaRe refrigerator for a snack.

munities designation for Jamestown. Montgomery mentioned how hard the town staff has worked in acquiring grant money for town projects, such as the new accessible playground at Jamestown Park. see seRvIng, PAGe 2

Town Council to meet Jan. 20 By CaROL BROOks FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com

The Jamestown Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Under old business, the Council will consider approval of the Capital Asset Policy for the Town. New business items include a presentation from Jorgé Ortega, Guilford County Animal Control Services director and a request to set a public hearing date for the rezoning of 207, 209, 201 and 305 W. Main St. from Main Street (MS) and Commercial Main Street Transitional (C/ MST) to Conditional Zoning-Residential Main Street Transitional (CZ-RMST). Following the regular meeting, the Council will go into closed session to discuss a matter related to attorney-client privilege for 545 A Oakdale Road and 301 Lee St. as well as a personnel matter. The Town Council meetings may be viewed live at www.youtube.com/c/ TownofJamestownNC. Click on “live.” They are also available after the meetings.1

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people who could get issues resolved or projects done. Rayborn agreed with the others. “I’ve enjoyed working with you two,” she said. “I think everyone at the table brought something unique that was really important. We each had our different perspectives but we all cared equally about the town. We all had our pet issues sometimes but were all very levelheaded, even if something was going to be unpopular, we were always able to put the good of the town first. That was a good feeling.” “The town was the focus of everything,” Wolfe added. The councilmembers may not always agree but new perspectives are brought up that might not have been considered. “You don’t make your

Jackson asked each attendee what top priorities and concerns they had about the town. Councilmember Sarah Glanville mentioned the need for better communication with the Council and trust. She is concerned with sidewalks and Main Street business development. Councilmember Pam Burgess also emphasized the need for trust with colleagues and the community, respecting and understanding the responsibility of town staff. Freshman Councilmember Jim Westmoreland said he was town-focused and wanted to create a dynamic to move forward, identifying ways to keep property taxes and fees low and improve outreach and communication. New Mayor Susan Dickenson also emphasized communication with the citizens, having everyone on the same page, environmental issues and making see TRaInIng, PAGe 2

By CaROL BROOks FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com By now, everyone should be aware that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of America. Events will be happening all year, with the biggest being July 4th celebrations across the country. Ken Burn’s “The American Revolution” series last year on PBS got the ball rolling, giving us unforgotten — and perhaps unknown — history of our country. As part of the semiquensentennial — a big word for a big event — the High Point Public Library’s Heritage Research is sponsoring the Southern Heritage Book Club. The books chosen are in honor of the 250th anniversary of America, focusing on the formative period of our nation’s history and the lessons to be learned from that period. The meetings will begin Jan. 23 with the first topic, “How the British Lost America.” It is based on Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy’s “The Men Who Lost America.” This topic continues Feb. 13 and March 6. “We rarely take a look at the moth-

er country’s perspective on this conflict,” said Larry Cates, history and genealogy librarian. “In this discussion, we’ll try to come to some conclusions about what factors resulted in the British losing their Atlantic seaboard colonies. Was it a lack of effective leadership, unfamiliar terrain and tactics, extended supply lines, public opinion, or something else? “Given widespread loyalty and neutrality among the colonial population and Britain’s massive resource advantages, how did they manage to lose the war?” On May 1, 15 and 29, the topic is “A Perfect Frenzy.” “The South has always walked a few steps apart from the pathway that

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the rest of the country has followed,” Cates said. “And there were factors involved in the Southern decision to come to Massachusetts’s aid, which may seem contradictory to the overarching ideals of the Revolution. One of these was Lord Dunmore’s proclamation as royal governor of Virginia to offer freedom to escaped enslaved men in exchange for military service suppressing rebels, involving the burning of Norfolk, which was a hotbed of Loyalist sympathy. “Virginia’s decision was important because it was the largest and most prosperous colony at the time. We will delve deeply into these matters with Andrew Lawler’s ‘A Perfect Frenzy.’” see BOOk, PAGe 2

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Who’s where for 2026 NASCAR Cup ranks By Russell Schmidt Racin' with Russ Each year at this time, I reach into my trusty Santa bag of notes to determine who’s where and how I feel they’ll do with the chosen combo. Take some notes and we’ll compare outcomes later in the season. No. 34: Todd Gilliland is glad to return to his Front Row Motorsports ride after last year’s so-so season finishing down in 27th yet was able to hold his head high with what financing was available at the time. Most of the same parts and pieces are well in place including the Ford Mustang with graphic liveries to include Love’s Travel Stops, Aaron’s, and Grillo’s Pickles among the pack of backers. Crew chief Chris Lawson is prepared to raise the team’s performance level to more of a top 15 finisher. I feel most of the team’s performance will remain the same unless a series investor steps up. No. 35: Riley Herbst will return to this Joe Gibbs ride with Monster Energy plastered all over it. Herbst struggled most of

the season without netting a single top 10 run and forget a win. Need to be close to the front for that to happen and the young driver has a ways to go yet. After all, 35th in the final standings is really nothing to beat your chest about. Herbst gets along well with the crew, but the magic just hasn’t gelled quite yet. Crew chief Davin Restivo will also have to rise to the occasion to keep jobs alive. I see Herbst performing better this year simply after a whole season of becoming familiar with the tracks and his competitors. No. 38: Zane Smith will drive this Front Row Ford Mustang this year after one top five and five top 10’s to net a 28th in final points. Ryan Bergenty returns as crew chief with Speedy Cash and Aaron’s among several others to sign the big checks. Aaron’s is the lead sponsor, but it will take more money and resources to move up the ladder. With Front Row not exactly a top shelf team, all hands will have to gather on deck to align progress. see nascar, page 3

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continued from front “As a Council, we can pass policies all day long, but it’s the staff that implements them,” Wolfe said. Wolfe is proud of helping the town become more walkable by adding sidewalks, crosswalks and the East Fork Road pedestrian bridge. “We got a new Public Works facility, renovated the clubhouse, a new Recreation Maintenance Facility, all of which were much-needed, and Wrenn Miller Park,” she added. All are proud of how town staff handled the Covid crisis in 2020 but none liked the online meetings that were held. “It might have been one of the hardest things we went through,” Wolfe said. But, as a result, Council meetings as well as Planning Board meetings are now available in real time online on YouTube as well as archived on the Town’s website. The women could not have been expected to know all the ins and outs of serv-

ing on the Town Council or as mayor. Being on Town Council is a learning experience and Montgomery, Wolfe and Rayborn offered some things they learned. “It takes forever to get anything done,” Montgomery said. “That’s not a bad thing.” “Especially when it’s a really big issue,” Rayborn added. Wolfe would have asked more questions. “I didn’t know how much work it took, not just oncea-month Tuesday evening meetings,” Rayborn said. “I didn’t know how much research there was and how many opportunities there were to ask. The public sees you not asking many questions but they don’t know we had a lot of meetings before [and got answers].” Montgomery added that sometimes travel plans had to be rescheduled to attend important meetings. “What I enjoyed the most on the very, very rare occa-

sion, I would be out at the grocery store and someone would come up and say ‘Thank you,’ and you know they meant it,” Wolfe said. “Knowing that you made a difference,” Montgomery said. “The hardest part is getting the truth out there.” “Social media was the least positive thing,” Montgomery said. “All the inaccuracies we had to hear about.” So, what is ahead for these three former servants of the town, whose total years of service is 54? Would they continue by becoming involved in committees like the Planning Board or Parks & Recreation? “Travel!” said Montgomery very eagerly. “I’m always available for the next opportunity, but I don’t know what that is right now.” “I’m interested in getting more people involved in the civic groups,” Rayborn said. “My grandboys and fishing and work on my house,” Wolfe said. “As far as running again, I don’t know.” Only time will tell.

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continued from front Jamestown an affordable destination. (Freshman Councilmember Jim Gibson could not attend) Jackson outlined the duties of a council, mayor and town manager, with a council leading the way with decision-making before the manager and then staff take over. There are seven expectations for an effective council/ manager relationship, Jackson pointed out. Attendees at the work session broke up into pairs to discuss each expectation. One expectation is that both a council and manager share a commitment to serving the community. Another is the mutual trust that is built over time with open, respectful feedback. “Governing is a team sport,” Jackson said. “Responsiveness and respect are a two-way street. The manager reports to the governing board, not to individual elected officials. “Leadership is having credibility. You have the ability to hold people responsible.” High-performing boards think about the long-term consequences. Jackson emphasized the council is a local government but citizens often do not understand the council does not have the authority to do everything, mentioning one person’s pothole shouldn’t be fixed while another’s went unfixed. She emphasized that a council/mayor/manager should demonstrate teamwork with respect and collaboration. True North Performance Group is a North Carolinabased company with the mission to create enduring partnerships dedicated to excellence and tangible success. They help develop purposeful leaders, strategy and create high-performance boards. The group’s website, www.truenorthperformancegroup.com, states, “Your True North serves as a compass, guiding your organization to a healthy, thriving, strategic, sustainable business.” True North is built on six interconnected pillars: Leadership, Strategic Vision, Performance & Results, Innovation & Quality, Empowered People, and Community & Collaboration.

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continued from front Aug. 28, Sep. 11, Sep. 25 finds the topic to be “The First Congress.” “In an era when Congress has effectively forfeited much of its power to the executive, it is interesting to revisit how the First Congress of the United States, the one that met from 1789 to 1791, saw its role and went about establishing precedents,” Cates said. “Though these men were imperfect and divided in some respects, they established rules, mores and precedents that are still important. They came up with the first ten amendments of the Bill of Rights and they enacted legislation enabling the Federal judiciary to take on its role as a coequal third branch of government. We will read Fergus Bordewich’s ‘The First Congress.’” Books are available for purchase. However, it is too late to order the first book mentioned above as it has already been ordered by the library. Book club meetings are Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-noon and are in-person or virtually. For information about the series and how to access it virtually, contact Larry Cates at larry.cates@highpointnc.gov or 336-883-3637. The High Point Public Library is located at 901 N. Main St. in High Point.

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the SHARE refrigerators,” Rochelle said. Students who have excess unopened food from the cafeteria breakfasts or lunches or teachers who see extra items that student do not want may place these in the SHARE refrigerator. Any child who is hungry for any reason can take food from the refrigerator, no questions asked. “Our goal is to try to feed children and not waste food,” Rochelle said. Jamestown Elementary School is one of the local schools actively participating in the program. “Our refrigerator is located in the cafeteria where it is easily accessible to students during the day and to students in the ACES program (Afterschool Care Enrichment Services for GCS students in grades K-5),” said Haileigh Autry, the school’s social worker. “Sometimes the kids eat it at school or may take it home with them. If we get a surplus in the refrigerator, I occasionally deliver food to families that can use it.”

Autry reminds teachers to tell students about the extra food available in the refrigerator. They may take food during their lunch period or during classroom snack time. She noted there has been an increase in the use of the refrigerator this year. On Fridays, ACES director Terrell Easter discards any expired food. “Letting students take the extra food is a great way to reduce its waste,” Autry said. “I am glad we have the opportunity to participate in the program and hope it continues.” The SHARE refrigerator at Millis Road Elementary has been placed in a centralized location near the front office so adults can help supervise if needed. “Our cafeteria would be either too isolated or too busy,” said Principal Jennifer Cooper. “We train the staff about the SHARE program at the beginning of each school year. There are general procedures for its use, but every teacher may establish their own guidelines of how and

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continued from front students in GCS so they can perform at their highest levels during the school day. “I knew that if surplus was to be managed, it had to be a collaborative effort among non-profit leaders, county stakeholders, etc. in a way that was supportive, encouraging and organized.” Jean Rochelle is currently serving as the SHARE coordinator. “I just started this position in July and am trying to reeducate the schools about the use of

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when students can access the refrigerator.” Most students eat the food at school, but some may get it as they are leaving for the day. “We would rather put food into the bellies of children then see it thrown away,” Cooper said. “The program seems sustainable because of the way it is conducted.” Word of mouth, school announcements and reminders during homeroom are the main ways students at Ragsdale High School learn about the SHARE refrigerator at their school. It has been placed in the common area right outside the cafeteria. In addition to food placed there by individuals, sometimes food that is left from an event and can be frozen is placed in the refrigerator. “Occasionally a student will have something left over from lunch that they want to save for later,” said social worker Cliff Jackson. “I tell them they can put it in the refrigerator with their name on it so they can get it when they

have time. From what I can see, most of the food students take from the refrigerator is eaten on campus.” Although the food in the SHARE refrigerator is not on high demand at Ragsdale, Jackson says it is certainly being used. He monitors the food to make sure it is not left in there too long. “We do everything we can to make school a great place to be,” Jackson said. “This is one more tool to connect our school with students and families.” A Simple Gesture estimates that the SHARE refrigerators provide over one million pounds of food for hungry students in Guilford County schools every year. The organization encourages parents and guardians to ask their students if they know where the school’s SHARE refrigerator is located and how and when the food may be accessed. If they don’t, tell students to ask their teacher or principal. To learn more about A Simple Gesture, visit www. asimplegesture.org.

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all things new at the High Point arts council sUBMITTed By LIndsay eMeRy

Some seasons shift quietly, while others open in a rush of possibility. As a new year begins in High Point, the arts community is stepping into the latter. The recent renovation of Centennial Station reflects that energy, offering a space where history and the future meet. Within these walls is the High Point Arts Council, now entering a new chapter under the leadership of Executive Director Catena Bergevin. With more than twentyfive years of nonprofit experience, Catena brings both steadiness and a clear sense of purpose as the organization looks ahead. When asked what feels most new and why it matters for the community, she shared: “HPAC not only has a new look, with the recent renovation of Centennial Station, but a renewed commitment to our creative community, both in High Point and the Triad. As a local arts agency, it is our responsibility to support, nurture, and invest in art that is

Catena Bergevin happening all around us. Our goal is to become more accessible, sustainable, and impactful, and that means building partnerships. Our new Creative Space Access Grant Program provides venue space for creatives by removing financial barriers, fostering innovation, and building community engagement.” In this moment of renewal, both the High Point Arts Council and The ACGG are leaning into collaboration, recognizing that stron-

ger connections across communities expand opportunity, visibility, and impact for artists throughout the region. “I see an incredible opportunity to be a national model of how two local arts councils, working collaboratively together and with city offices, will elevate our creative economy.” With change comes hope, and Catena speaks to how the arts are essential hope bringers: “Art-

ists have always been our guiding light; the arts provide a path forward even in troubling times. At HPAC, we say FOR THE LOVE OF ART, do what you can, support a local artist, buy a ticket, attend a concert, enroll your kids, subscribe to newsletters, learn a craft, make a donation, write to your legislators.... these investments do make a difference. Your voice matters.... I feel a real determination in the air, and that will change the future.”

HPaC launches 2026 Creative Space access Grant Program to support local artists PRess ReLease The High Point Arts Council (HPAC) is proud to announce the launch of its Creative Space Access Grant Program (CSA), a new communitycentered initiative designed to expand access to creative space for artists and arts organizations throughout Guilford County. This in-kind grant program provides free or low-cost access to Centennial Station Arts Center, helping remove financial barriers while fostering artistic innovation, community engagement, and equity in the local arts ecosystem. With a commitment to nurturing a vibrant and inclusive creative community, the CSA Grant Program offers flexible venue access, artist support services, and public engagement opportunities for selected artists, collectives, and nonprofits. “The Creative Space Access Grant Program is more than an opportunity — it is an investment in the heart of our local creative community,” said Catena Bergevin, executive director of the High Point Arts Council. “We know that access to space is one of the biggest challenges artists face. By opening the doors of Centennial Station Arts Center, we’re not only removing financial barriers but also inviting artists to experiment, collaborate, and share their voices with our community. This program reflects HPAC’s belief that creativity thrives when everyone has the space and support to imagine, build, and belong.” PROGRAM GOALS The Creative Space Access Grant Program is built around four core priorities: • Accessibility: Providing no-cost or low-cost creative space for artists from all backgrounds. • Equity: Prioritizing support for underrepresented and marginalized artists. • Community Engagement: Encouraging workshops, events, and opportunities that connect artists with the broader High Point community.

• Sustainability: Building a scal• Not already receive in-kind support from able and replicable model for HPAC long-term community arts • Not submit proposals that are political or access. religious in nature Eligible applicants include individual artists, PROGRAM COMPOpartnerships/collectives, and 501(c)(3) arts and NENTS culture organizations. Venue Access — Centennial Station GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Arts Center • Access is limited to regular operational Grantees receive free access to hours unless granted prior approval shared or private spaces for rehears• Use of HPAC equipment (tables, chairs, als, performances, workshops, exhibitions, etc.) must be requested in advance and more. Residency blocks may extend up to • All promotional materials must include the four weeks, with flexible scheduling based on High Point Arts Council logo and website availability. Eligible applicants include individ• Grantees must adhere to HPAC’s nondisual artists, arts nonprofits, and art collectives. crimination policies • This grant provides in-kind support only ARTIST SUPPORT and includes no direct monetary award Participants will have access to: • A dedicated staff liaison and on-site orienAPPLICATION PROCESS tation Applications are accepted on a rolling basis • Opportunities to host performances, exhibiand evaluated by a review panel consisting tions, workshops, or rehearsals of artists and community members. Criteria • Professional technical services (sound, include artistic merit, community relevance, lighting, and more) available at $50 per hour alignment with HPAC’s mission, and space through approved HPAC contractors needs. Applicants should apply at least three months before their anticipated project dates. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT This is a competitive program; applicants OPPORTUNITIES who are not awarded may reapply the follow• Grantees will collaborate with HPAC to ing year. Grant recipients may not receive the support public-facing events such as: award two consecutive years. • Open Studio sessions For questions, contact: Catena Bergevin, • Artist-led talks, workshops, or master class- Executive Director at director@highpointarts. es org • Final showcases or public presentations • Collaborative or partnership-based arts proAPPLY TODAY gramming Artists and organizations interested in the Creative Space Access Grant Program can ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS submit an application at the following link: Applicants must: https://www.highpointarts.org/creative-space• Be 21 years of age or older access-grant • Be based in Guilford County The High Point Arts Council is dedicated to strengthening the arts com• Demonstrate an existing artistic practice • Commit to community engagement and munity by providing resources, advocacy, and opportunities that enrich the cultural life of High Point and its surrounding areas. Through initiatives like alignment with HPAC’s mission • Make events/performances open to the gen- the Creative Space Access Grant Program, HPAC advances its mission to support a thriving, inclusive, and accessible arts environment for all. eral public with clear community impact

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No. 41: Cole Custer got this ride because of his father’s relationship with the team. The young Ford Mustang driver showed great prowess with wins and more, but the past two years of Cup action hasn’t exactly been rewarding. Thirty-second in points isn’t much to brag about with just three top 10 finishes in 36 events. Sponsors Haas, Bonanza Wine and Andy’s Frozen Custard are supporting the team with good size checks, but the team just hasn’t shown what it takes. I’m going to say this year will make or break Custer staying or going. It’s a performance based position. Simple. You don’t perform, you’re out....next! QUIK BITS: In local news, I’d be remiss not to mention additional news concerning driver Mini Tyrrell after landing a spot on the RAM search for their truck drivers to be aired on national TV. Tyrrell will be one of 15 contestants in whose performance the best in their RAM truck to gain a full time seat within the series. Look for "Race For the Seat" on Sunday, Jan 25 at noon. The 21-year-old has been busy testing his No. 17 ARCA ride at Daytona with Cook Racing Technologies combining lots of seat time. I spoke with Mini and his dad Tim on Sunday and all is going very well. I’m so proud to have been with this family in his younger days as Mini progressed into not only a great driver, but a wonderful young man. Late Breaking Rumor: It appears the TV show exhibiting the RAM truck shootout has, "let the cat out of the bag" with someone slipping as to the winner. Right now...unofficially, Mini Tyrrell has been named the overall RAM winner. More as details are released. From Rumorville: Brad Keselowski has decided to forego the season opener at Bowman Gray, as he is still recovering from an off-season skiing accident involving a broken leg. Corey LaJoie has been tapped to fill in at this time. That’s it for this week. For the next few months, I’ll bring you into some of the behind the scenes in the off season for NASCAR and other racing concerns from around the globe. Next week’s Racin' With Russ will feature the seventh installment of Who’s Where for 2026 NASCAR Cup ranks.

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Johnson named director of financial aid at GTCC PRess ReLease Jason Johnson has been named the director of financial aid at Guilford Technical Community College. Johnson had served as GTCC’s assistant director of financial aid since 2010. “I’m truly excited to continue serving GTCC in this new capacity as it allows me to build on years of experience supporting our students and community,” said Johnson. “GTCC’s mission to transform lives through education reflects my own commitment to servant leadership, collaboration, and student success. “I look forward to advancing our financial aid team’s efforts to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to achieve their goals.” The GTCC director of financial aid is responsible for the overall operation and services of the college’s financial aid department. This includes implementing, supervising

His knowledge, professionalism, and student-centered approach embody the values of GTCC,” GTCC President Anthony Clarke, Ph.D. “We are confident that under his leadership, our financial aid office will continue to expand its impact and provide critical support to students pursuing their educational dreams.” Prior to joining GTCC, Johnson worked at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as a scholarship counselor from 2008 to 2009. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Advertising from Jason Johnson Appalachian State University and a Master of Arts in Communication/ and participating in the design, orga- Organization and Leadership from nization and evaluation of student the University of Alabama. services functions as they relate to assisting financial aid to students and Guilford Technical Community College is the third largest veteran students in continuing their of 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community Coleducation. lege System. GTCC serves over 30,000 students annually “Jason has been an integral part of from six campuses and a Small Business Center. For more our financial aid operations for more information, visit gtcc.edu, Facebook, X, Instagram and than a decade, and his promotion LinkedIn. to director is a natural progression.

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January 14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 25-E-003228-400 In the matter of: The Estate of BRIAN ANDREW KILGARIFF, Deceased. The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of BRIAN ANDREW KILGARIFF, deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March, 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 to the undersigned. This the 24th day of December, 2025. LINDA STANFIELD KILGARIFF, Executrix c/o Dennis E. Boring Attorney at Law 318 South Eugene Street, II I 0 I Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 275-8591 Facsimile: (336) 275-8592 December 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Ty An Le, 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 24th day of March 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 24th day of December 2025. Kathy Le Administrator of the Estate of Ty An Le Jonathan M. Parisi Attorney at Law Spangler Estate Planning P.O. Box 5994 Greensboro, NC 27435 December 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 14, 2026 GENERAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Ellen Rayna Henrikson aka Ellen B. Henrikson, Deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina (25E003128-400), this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at P.O. Drawer 2958, Burlington, North Carolina 27216-2958 on or before Tuesday, March 24, 2026, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said Estate should please make immediate payment. This the 24th day of December 2025. Neil L. Henrikson Executor ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE: Jennifer L. Bogacki, Esquire THE VERNON LAW FIRM, P.A. P.O. Drawer 2958 Burlington, NC 27216-2958 December 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Richard Kelly White, 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 March 24, 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 24th day of December 2025 Mary Delores White Executor Kerr Law, PLLC PO Box 10941 Greensboro, NC 27404 Telephone: (336) 808-5028 Fax: (336) 464-2819 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELISSA B. CARTER, DECEASED. The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Executor of the Estate of Melissa B. Carter, 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 March 24th, 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 24th day of December, 2025. William David Carter, Executor Estate of Melissa B. Carter, Deceased c/o Davis McDonald, Esq. Carruthers &, Roth, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 235 North Edgeworth Street (27401) Post Office Box 540 Greensboro, North Carolina 27402 December 24, 31, 2025; January 7, 14, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Robert Donald Brown, Sr AKA Robert Donald Brown, 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 on or before March 24, 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 24th day of December 2025 Raymond Wade Austin 1001 Ronald Road Greensboro NC 27406 Administrator CTA 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 Drew Law Firm 1400 Battleground Ave., Suite 215-C Greensboro, NC 27408 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF DONNA CAROL HUDGINS RANDOLPH AKA DONNA HUDGINS RANDOLPH All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Donna Carol Hudgins Randolph a/k/a Donna Hudgins Randolph, now deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Gayla Glosson Babiak, Administrator of the decedent’s estate, on or before the 26th day of March 2026, 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 Administrator. Gayla Glosson Babiak Administrator of the Estate of Donna Carol Hudgins Randolph a/k/a Donna Hudgins Randolph (25E002575-400) C. Thomas Steele, Jr. Pittman & Steele, PLLC Post Office Box 2290 Burlington, NC 27216 336-270-4440 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY I, CRAIG ALLEN GRANT, have qualified as Administrator of the Estate of SHELBY JEAN GRANT, deceased, formerly of Guilford County. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to present them to me at the address shown below on or before March 26, 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 the decedent to make immediate payment to me. This the 19th day of December, 2025. Craig Allen Grant, Administrator Estate of SHELBY JEAN GRANT 2638 Willard Dairy Road, Suite 118 High Point, North Carolina 27265 Steven H. Bouldin BOULDIN BLAZEK PLLC 2638 Willard Dairy Road, Suite 118 High Point NC 27265 {336) 642-3824 December 24, 31, 2025, January 7, 14, 2026.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of WILLIAM EDWARD THOMAS, 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 March 25, 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 24th day of December 2025

WILLIAM BRADLEY THOMAS 85 OAK GROVE DRIVE HAMPSTEAD NC 28443 - Executor Stegall & Clifford, PLLC 445 Dolley Madison Rd., Suite 102 Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone: (336) 281-3110 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: EST ATE OF ESSIE WALL CHAVIS, DECEASED. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK - 25E002133-400 The undersigned having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Essie Wall Chavis, deceased, late 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 the 26th day of March 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 24th day of December, 2025. Deanna Chavis King. Executor of the Estate of Essie Wall Chavis, Deceased c/o Lawrence J. D’ Amelio, III Attorney for Estate 1834 Pembroke Rd Ste 2, Greensboro, NC 27408 Telephone: (336) 615 8367 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: ESTATE OF DAVID TRAVIS .. OAK.LEY, DECEASED. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - BEFORE THE CLERK - 25E003265-400 The undersigned having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of David Travis Oakley, deceased, late 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 the 26th day of March 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 24th day of December, 2025. Joseph D. Oakley. Administrator of the Estate of David Travis Oakley, Deceased c/o Lawrence J. D’ Amelio, III Attorney for Estate 1834 Pembroke Rd Ste 2, Greensboro, NC 27408 Telephone: (336) 615 8367 12/24; 12/31/2025; 01/07 and 1/14/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Rebecca C. Terrell, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Rhonda L. Cobb, Executrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before April 3, 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 Rebecca C. Terrell. This the 30th day of December 2025. Henderson & Henderson, Attorneys 4200 N. Church Street Greensboro, NC 27455 336-288-0222 December 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2026 .(paid) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF P. DAVID BROWN AKA PAUL DAVID BROWN, DECEASED. The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Executor of the Estate of P. David Brown aka Paul David Brown, 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 March 31, 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 31st day of December, 2025. P. David Brown, Jr., Executor Estate of P. David Brown aka Paul David Brown, Deceased 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 December 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY All persons, firms or corporations having claims against Jerry Lynn Paschal AKA Jerry L. Paschal, 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 31st day of December, 2025. Corey Duncan McAdams Executor of the Estate of Jerry Lynn Paschal AKA Jerry L. Paschal 25E003276-400 12869 Lebel Rd. Knoxville, TN 37934 Charles Winfree Law Offices of Adams & Winfree 100 South Elm Street, Suite 430 Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 273-8998 December 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF ANTONIO CATALANO, deceased All persons, firms and corporations having claims against ANTONIO CATALANO, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, are notified to present the same to the undersigned on or before March 31, 2026, 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 19thth day of December, 2025. EDWARD JOSEPH CATALANO Personal Representative Post Office Box 20583 Greensboro, N.C. 27420 R.A. WELLS LAW Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 20583 Greensboro, NC 27420 Telephone: (336) 339-8646 12/31/2025, 1/7/2026, 1/14/2026, 1/21/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF COLLEEN CAMPBELL CATALANO, deceased All persons, firms and corporations having claims against COLLEEN CAMPBELL CATALANO, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, are notified to present the same to the undersigned on or before March 31, 2026, 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 19th day of December, 2025. EDWARD JOSEPH CATALANO Personal Representative Post Office Box 20583 Greensboro, N.C. 27420 R.A. WELLS LAW Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 20583 Greensboro, NC 27420 Telephone: (336) 339-8646 12/31/2025, 1/7/2026, 1/14/2026, 1/21/2026 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 25JT000281-400 NORTH CAROLINA - COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE MATTER OF: BABY GIRL DA A Female Child born on July 22, 2025 in

Guilford County, North Carolina

Burlington, NC 27217, Executor

January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026.

TO: To Phu Nay, putative father of the juvenile and any unknown father of Baby Girl Da, born July 22, 2025.

Seth M. Gerringer Deal Law, PLLC 1153 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, NC 27215 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of Veida Smith aka Veda Smith, deceased, late 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 April 14, 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 14th day of January, 2026.

TAKE NOTICE that a Petition to Terminate your Parental Rights was filed on August 22, 2025 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Juvenile Division Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina. You must answer this Petition within forty ( 40) days of December 31st, 2025 exclusive of that date. You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your rights. You are entitled to appointed counsel if you cannot afford to hire one. Attorney Daniel Karlsson has been provisionally appointed to represent Mr. Phu Nay and you should contact your attorney immediately at 336-355-1031. Any unknown father must call the Juvenile Clerk at 336-412- 7555 immediately. Upon your failure to so answer, the Petitioner will apply to the court for the relief requested. This the 31st day of December 2025 Martha C. Massie Attorney for the Petitioner Garrett Walker Aycoth & Olson 317 S. Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401 (336) 379-0539, NCSB # 31668 Dec. 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 14, 2026 (325) NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 25JT000281-400 NORTH CAROLINA - COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE MATTER OF: BABY GIRL DA A Female Child born on July 22, 2025 in Guilford County, North Carolina TO: To Phu Nay, putative father of the juvenile and any unknown father of Baby Girl Da, born July 22, 2025. TAKE NOTICE that a Petition to Terminate your Parental Rights was filed on August 22, 2025 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Juvenile Division Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina. You must answer this Petition within forty ( 40) days of December 31st, 2025 exclusive of that date. You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your rights. You are entitled to appointed counsel if you cannot afford to hire one. Attorney Daniel Karlsson has been provisionally appointed to represent Mr. Phu Nay and you should contact your attorney immediately at 336-355-1031. Any unknown father must call the Juvenile Clerk at 336-412- 7555 immediately. Upon your failure to so answer, the Petitioner will apply to the court for the relief requested. This the 31st day of December 2025 Martha C. Massie Attorney for the Petitioner Garrett Walker Aycoth & Olson 317 S. Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401 (336) 379-0539, NCSB # 31668 Dec. 31, 2025; Jan. 7, 14, 2026 (325) NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL THEODORE ANDERSON All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Michael Theodore Anderson, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, are notified to present the same to the undersigned on or before April 7, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate, please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 31st day of December, 2025. Sanford Timothy Anderson, Executor 5730 Bethel Church Road McLeansville, North Carolina 27301 January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ALAMANCE COUNTY 25JT0001 03-000 PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: COURTNEY ADDISON AND JOHN DOE TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENTS: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, ALAMANCE COUNTY, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, JUVENILE COURT DIVISION, FILE NO. 25JT000103-000, IN THE MATTER OF: ADDISON (D/0/B 11/12/2014) TO COURTNEY ADDISON AND JOHN DOE, parents of a male child born November 12, 2014 in Guilford County, North Carolina. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed by by Keshia and Richard Enoch, requesting the Court to terminate any parental rights you may have to the above-named child. (DOB 11/12/2014). You are required to answer the petition within Forty (40) days from the date of the first publication of this notice (written below) and if you fail to do so, your parental rights to the child will be terminated. You have the right to be represented by a lawyer in the termination action. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, you may call the Deputy Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Alamance County at (336)570-6872 for further information. This the 7th day of January, 2026, Carole R. Albright, Law Firm Carolinas, Attorney for Petitioners, 3623 N. Elm Street, Suite 200, Greensboro, North Carolina 27455 (336)378-1899) Law Firm of the Carolinas Greensboro Office 3623 North Elm Street, Suite 200 Greensboro, NC 27455 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2026 (225) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA STROUD BLYTHE, DECEASED. The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Stroud Blythe, 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 April 7, 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 7th day of January, 2026. Julia Blythe Wade, Administrator Estate of Patricia Stroud Blythe Deceased c/o Christopher W. Genheimer, Esq. Carruthers & Roth, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 235 North Edgeworth Street (27401) Post Office Box 540 Greensboro, North Carolina 27402 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Albright Burch, Jr. aka William A. Burch, Jr., 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, Susan L. Hunt, PC, 501 Simpson Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, on or before April 7, 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 7th day of January, 2026. Susan Rebecca Burch 708 Plummer Drive Greensboro, NC 27410 Executor Kaitlin O’Reilly, Esq. Susan L. Hunt, PC 501 Simpson Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of WILLIAM M MITCHELL, JR., 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 April 7, 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 7th day of January, 2026. William M Mitchell, III 310 Darrell Davis Rd.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY 25E002850-400 The undersigned, Hester Ruth Petty, having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Charles Clarence Heavner, 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 April 7, 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 Executrix. This the 7th day of January 2026. Hester Ruth Petty, Executrix Estate of Charles Clarence Heavner Blaire D. McClanahan, Esq. Law Offices of Cheryl David 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone No.: (336) 547-9999 Fax No.: (336) 547-9477 January 7, 14, 21, and 28th 2026. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION State of North Carolina County of Guilford, General Court of Justice, District Court Division 25CV028425-400 Christi Lynn Bridgman, Plaintiff, v. Albert Raymondo Brdgman, Defendant. NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: Albert Raymondo Bridgman – TAKE NOTICE that a Complaint for Absolute Divorce 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 30th of December 2025. Thomas F. Roupas Jr., Attorney for Plaintiff Roupas Law Firm, PLLC 119 N. Greene St., Ste 100 Greensboro, NC 27401 Phone: (336) 272-7272 Fax: 336-275-0999 Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2026 187.50 (paid) NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY 25E003302-400 The undersigned, Mark Brooks Langston having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Sylvia Langston aka Sylvia B Langston aka Sylvia Grace Langston aka Sylvia Borders Langston, 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 April 7, 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 is the 7th day of January 2026. Mark Brooks Langston, Executor Estate of Sylvia Langston Blaire D. McClanahan, Esq. Law Offices of Cheryl David 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone No.: (336) 547-9999 Fax No.: (336) 547-9477 January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of LELA MAE FERGUSON aka LELA MAE SAWYER FERGUSON, 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 April 7, 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 is the 7th day of January 2026. Melisa Dawn Dawley 770 NC Highway 62 East Pleasant Garden, NC 27213, Admininstrator CTA January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF TIMOTHY M. CRAWFORD, late of 2205 Red Forest Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, the undersigned do hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Decedent to present them to the undersigned at 301 N. Elm St., Suite 800, Greensboro, NC 27401 on or before April 19, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Decedent or Estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 14th day of January 2026. KATHLEEN L. CRAWFORD, Executor c/o Higgins Benjamin, PLLC William P. Benjamin, Esq. 301 N. Elm St., Suite 800 Greensboro, NC 27401 January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of FREDRICK CLINTON SURRETT, JR. AKA FREDRICK C. SURRETT, JR. AKA FREDERICK SURRETT, 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 April 8, 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 7th day of January, 2026. Benjamin Clay Surrett Administrator CTA of the Estate of Fredrick Clinton Surrett, Jr., aka Fredrick c. Surrett, Jr. aka Frederick C. Surrett, Jr. 212 W. State Street High Point, NC 27262 Leigh Anne Kasias Wyatt Early Harris Wheeler, LLP 1912 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27265 Telephone: (336) 884-4444 January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of BOBBY MAGEE FORREST Aka BOBBY FORREST, late 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 April 8, 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 7th day of January, 2026. Deborah F. O’Connor aka Deborah Forrest O’Connor Aka Deborah O’Connor 1506 Cavalier Terrace Greensboro, NC 27408, Executor Rebecca K. Branz Attorney at Law Jones Branz & Whitaker LLP Estate Planning and Administration 7B Corporate Center Court Greensboro, NC 27408 January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Eli David Godwin, 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 8th day of April 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 January 2026. David Godwin Administrator of the Estate of Eli David Godwin Jonathan M. Parisi, Attorney at Law Spangler Estate Planning P.O. Box 5994 Greensboro, NC 27435

MacNasa Hughes 3308 Spring Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Personal Representative of the Estate of Veida Smith aka Veda Smith. 25E002184-400 Attorney: John W. Kirkman, Jr. 100 S. Elm Street, Suite 410 Greensboro, NC 27401 (336) 274-7898 Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF VIVIAN BAISEY ROOK, deceased, late of Guilford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned at 202 West Lexington Avenue, High Point, NC 27262, on or before the 16th day of April, 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 to the undersigned. This the 14th day of January, 2026. Bonnie B. Heilig, Executor Estate of Vivian Baisey Rook Maxine D. Kennedy Attorney at Law 202 West Lexington Avenue High Point, NC 27262 January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA RESNER AKA SANDRA S. RESNER DECEASED. The undersigned, having heretofore qualified as Executor of the Estate of Sandra Resner aka Sandra S. Resner, 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 April 14th, 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 14th day of January, 2026. Michael Rehfeldt, Executor Estate of Sandra Resner aka Sandra S. Resner, Deceased 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 January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Michael Gordon Deal aka Mike Deal 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, Susan L. Hunt, PC, 501 Simpson Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, on or before April 14, 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 14th day of January, 2026. Michael Shawn Deal c/o Susan L. Hunt, PC 501 Simpson Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA - GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Patricia L. Burke aka Patricia Lynn Burke aka Tricia Burke 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, Susan L. Hunt, PC, 501 Simpson Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, on or before April 14, 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 14th day of January, 2026. Susan L. Hunt, PC 501 Simpson Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Christopher M. Causey, 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 April 14, 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 14th day of January 2026 Rebecca Gail Causey Administrator CTA Kerr Law, PLLC PO Box 10941 Greensboro, NC 27404 Telephone: (336) 808-5028 Fax: (336) 464-2819 1/14; 1/21; 1/28 and 2/04/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY All persons, firms or corporations having claims against Beverly Joy Johnson aka Beverly Joy Vestal, 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 14th day of January, 2026. David Benjamin Case Administrator of the Estate of Beverly Joy Johnson; 25E002405-400 541 Guilrock Rd. Browns Summit, NC 27214 Charles Winfree Law Offices of Adams & Winfree 100 South Elm Street, Suite 430 Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 273-8998 1/14; 1/21; 1/28 and 2/04/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Ujas Mengar aka Ujas Shaileshkumar Mengar, 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 April 14, 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 14th day of January, 2026. Sunita Mengar, Administrator Kerr Law, PLLC PO Box 10941 Greensboro, NC 27404 Telephone: (336) 808-5028 Fax: (336) 464-2819 1/14; 1/21; 1/28 and 2/04/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of JOHN CURTIS FLETCHER aka JOHN C FLETHER aka JOHN FLETCHER, 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 on or before April 14, 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 14th day of January, 2026.

Julie Fletcher 4313 Filmore Road Greensboro, NC 27409, Executor 1/14; 1/21; 1/28 and 2/04/2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY 25E3382-400 The undersigned, Mark Wilson having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Dorothy P Wilson aka Dorothy Ann Wilson, 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 April 14, 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 is the 14th day of January 2026. Mark Wilson, Executor Estate of Dorothy Wilson Blaire D. McClanahan, Esq. Law Offices of Cheryl David 528 College Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410 Phone No.: (336) 547-9999 Fax No.: (336) 547-9477 January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE - SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 25-E-002691-400 In the matter of: The Estate ofTERESA LEE MORGAN, Deceased. The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of TERESA LEE MORGAN, deceased, hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of April, 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 to the undersigned. This the 14th day of January, 2026. CAREY THOMAS MORGAN, Executor c/o Dennis E. Boring Boring & Boring Attorneys at Law 318 South Eugene Street, #I 0 I Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: (336) 275-8591 Facsimile: (336) 275-8592 January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Victor Howard Permar, 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 April 14, 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 14th day of January 2026 Adam Gates Kerr, Administrator CTA Kerr Law, PLLC PO Box 10941 Greensboro, NC 27404 Telephone: (336) 808-5028 Fax: (336) 464-2819 1/14; 1/21; 1/28 and 2/04/2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE OF TINA HANDY, AKA TINA KAY HANDY,DECEASED. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - BEFORE THE CLERK - 25E002694-400 The undersigned having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Tina Handy, aka Tina Kay Handy, deceased, late 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 the day of , 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 14th day of January, 2026.

Christopher Barnes. Administrator of the Estate of Tina Handy alk/a Tina Kay Handy, Deceased c/o Lawrence J. D’ Amelio, III Attorney for Estate 1834 Pembroke Rd, Suite 2 Greensboro, NC 27408 Telephone: (336) 615 8367 1/14; 1/21; 1/28 and 2/04/2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Virginia Vample, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Cathe C. Henderson, Administratrix of the decedent’s estate, on or before April 16, 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 14th day of January, 2026. Henderson & Henderson, Attorneys 4200 N. Church Street Greensboro, NC 27455 336-288-0222 1/14; 1/21; 1/28 and 2/04/2026

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of WILLIAM EDWARD WHITE 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 April 14, 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 14th day of January, 2026. Melissa Elaine White, Executor Estate of William Edward White c/o Nathan A. Chrisawn, Attorney Gallimore Levy Chrisawn Gallimore PLLC 1838 Eastchester Drive, Ste 100 High Point, NC 27265 Telephone: (336) 754-8490 January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY 25E003095-400 The undersigned, Blaire David McClanahan, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William E. Batson, aka William Earle Batson, 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 April 14, 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 14th day of January, 2026. Blaire David McClanahan, Executor Estate of William E. Batson 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 January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2026 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA – GUILFORD COUNTY 25E002238-400 The undersigned, Eric J. Pratt, having qualified as Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Nancy Gustavson Pratt, Deceased, late of Alexandria City, Virginia, 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, April 14, 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 14th day of January, 2026. Eric J. Pratt, Ancillary Executor Estate of Nancy Gustavson Pratt 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 January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 2026

4 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | Jamestown News NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 24SP002427-400 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY HA THI PHAM AND SUNNY VAN LE DATED DECEMBER 13, 2002 RECORDED IN BOOK NO. 5705, AT PAGE 1105 IN THE GUILFORD 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 payment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the secured debt, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Guilford County courthouse at 10:00 AM on January 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 Ha Thi Pham; Sunny Van Le, dated December 13, 2002 to secure the original principal amount of $62,625.00, and recorded in Book No. 5705, at Page 1105 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: 509 Bacon Court, High Point, NC 27263 Tax Parcel ID: 0179586 The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Ha Thi Pham and Sunny Van Le. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bidder and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any 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 residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is 12th day of December, 2025. Grady I. Ingle, Attorney for Substitute Trustee Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717 Ingle Case Number: 28768-46756 Jan. 7, 14, 2026 BCNS - 9035 Wadsworth Pkwy, Suite 2720 Westminster, CO 80021(1400/10) AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE COUNTY OF GUILFORD IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25SP000619-400 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jarrie L. Alderman and Troy A. Alderman (Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Troy A. Alderman, Trustee or his Successors in Trust under the Alderman Living Trust dated February 24, 2021 and any amendments thereto) to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated October 23, 2015, and recorded in Book No. R 7752, at Page 2955 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 January 20, 2026 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Jamestown in the County of Guilford, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Friendship Township, Guilford County, North Carolina: All of Lot 10, Section 13, of CEDARWOOD, INC., as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 47, Page 15, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 104 Crest Hill Road, Jamestown, North Carolina. Guilford County Tax Parcel # 0155236 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.

LEGAL NOTICES

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm, LLP P.O. Box 1028 Fayetteville, NC 28302 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 9867 - 129227 Jan. 7, 14, 2026 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 24SP001930-400 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nekisha Nobles (deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Nekisha Nobles) to The Shoaf Law Firm, Trustee(s), dated March 15, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 6497, at Page 2868 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 January 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 152, as shown on the plat entitled “Phase 1, Section 4, Map 2, Woodlea Manor Townhomes” which appears of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 91, Page 133. Including the Unit located thereon; said unit being located at 349 East Montcastle Drive Unit F, Greensboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to three hours as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

Jamestown News | Wednesday, January 14, 2026

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm, LLP P.O. Box 1028 Fayetteville, NC 28302 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 19456 - 92653 Jan. 7, 14, 2026 SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST: Grantors: Jamie McIntosh and Kimberly McIntosh - Dated: 1/24/2022 Book: 8571, Page 2644 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CLERK GUILFORD COUNTY - 25SP001473-400 Date of Sale: 1/23/2026 Time of Sale: 12:00 pm (Noon) Place of Sale: Guilford County Courthouse 201 South Eugene Street Greensboro, NC 27401 Record Owner(s) of Property: Jamie McIntosh and wife, Kimberly McIntosh Property Address: 2509 Fairview Street, Greensboro, NC 27405

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the date, time and location shown above, the real property identified above and in the Deed of Trust identified above (which description is fully incorporated herein by reference), together with all buildings, all fixtures, all improvements, the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto and all other rights belonging or in any way appertaining to the above described property (“Property”) save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. TERMS OF SALE: The Property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust, nor their respective officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives, 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax and recording fees 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. 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 North Carolina General Statutes Sections 4521.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid, any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps, recording fees and other costs of closing the sale, including fees and costs of the Substitute Trustee incurred after the date of sale. This sale is not subject to remote bidding pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.25A. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR TENANTS RESIDING AT THE PROPERTY: Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Section 45-21.16A, you are hereby given notice that an order for possession of the Property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court in the county in which the Property is sold. If an order for possession is issued, you may be required to vacate the Property. 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

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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. Upon termination of the rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. Date: 12/29/2025 W. Eric Medlin, Substitute Trustee 5710 W. Gate City Blvd, Suite K-274 Greensboro, NC 27407 (336) 369-5610 Eric@EricMedlin.com Jan. 7, 14, 2026 (875)

25SP001488-400 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Lisa Marie Thursby dated June 26, 2024 recorded on June 26, 2024 in Book R 8839, Page 1417 of the Guilford County Public Registry (Deed of Trust), conveying certain real property in Guilford County to Atlas Orange, Trustee, for the benefit of CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Guilford County, North Carolina, to wit:

Condominium No. 1714-C-1 located in Building 3-E, in the Eastchester Village, Section A Condominium, which is located in High Point, North Carolina, which unit is more particularly described in that instrument entitled Declaration of Condominium of Eastchester Village, Section A, Under the North Carolina Unit Ownership Act, which is dated November 29, 1973 and recorded on December 4, 1973, in Deed Book 2727 at Page 52 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina, (as amended by that Amendment to Declaration recorded on February 18, 1977, in Deed Book 2852 at Page 749, Guilford County Registry) and which unit is described in the Plans of Eastchester Village, Section A, Condominium which are recorded in Condominium Plat Book 1 at Page 23 through 40 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County. North Carolina; and together with an undivided 1.64% interest in the common areas and facilities described in said Declaration and appurtenant to said unit and an easement in the limited common areas and facilities appurtenant to said unit.

The subject property is the same as that property described in Deed Book 8708, Page 1395, Guilford County Registry and is further designated as Tax Parcel Identifier Number 197888 on the Guilford County Tax Maps. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1714 N Hamilton Street, Unit C, High Point, NC 27262; Parcel Number: 0197888 A deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing.

Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30, if the highest bidder at the sale, resale, or any upset bidder fails to comply with its bid upon the tender of a deed for the real property, or after a bona fide attempt to tender such a deed, the clerk of superior court may, upon motion, enter an order authorizing a resale of the real property. The defaulting bidder at any sale or resale or any defaulting upset bidder is liable for the bid made, and in case a resale is had because of such default, shall remain liable to the extent that the final sale price is less than the bid plus all the costs of any resale. Any deposit or compliance bond made by the defaulting bidder shall secure payment of the amount, if any, for which the defaulting bidder remains liable under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30.

THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS.

There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Lisa Marie Thursby. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties 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. 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. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(b)

(2)]. 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.

6 Wednesday, January 14, 2026| Jamestown news Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee, Attorney Seagroves NCSB No. 50979 J. Martin Page, NCSB No. 43852 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 160 Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: 980-201-3840 File No.: 25-43012 60633 Jan. 14, 21, 2026

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STOX Posting & Publishing, LLC 2701 Transit Road, Ste. 139 Elma, NY 14059 (1720) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION GUILFORD COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK 25SP001420-400 IN RE: FORECLOSURE OF A CLAIM OF LIEN HELD BY WOODLEA MANOR ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS ON 345 EAST MONTCASTLE DRIVE, #B, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27406 WHICH PROPERTY IS TITLED TO AKALVA DENISE MCCOY Under and by virtue of the power of sale and authority contained in that certain Declaration for Woodlea Manor Association, Inc. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Guilford County, North Carolina in Book 3521, Page 1277, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by Claim of Lien 25M001359-400 and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court for Guilford County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Guilford County, in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, all that certain lot or parcel of real estate, including all improvements and fixtures located thereon, situated, lying and being known as 345 EAST MONTCASTLE DRIVE, #B, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27406, more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto. The present record owner of the property is Akalva Denise McCoy. EXHIBIT A BEING ALL OF LOT 136, SECTION II, PHASE I, WOODLEA MANOR TOWNHOUSES, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 82, PAGE 117 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF GUILFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING THE UNIT LOCATED THEREON; SAID UNIT BEING LOCATED AT 345-B EAST MONTCASTLE DRIVE, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA. (345 EAST MONTCASTLE DRIVE, #B) The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. 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 owner and holder of the indebtedness 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 conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restriction and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a) (1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of 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 on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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Issued the 20th day of November, 2025. Higgins Benjamin PLLC William P. Benjamin, Esq., NC Bar #12614 Scott H. Dunnagan, Esq., NC Bar #38137 Trustees of the Foreclosure 301 N. Elm Street, Suite 800 Greensboro, NC 27401 Tel: (336) 273-1600 Jan. 14, 21, 2026 (1235) NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on November 23, 1998, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Edna W. Johnson and Clifton Johnson as grantor in favor of Wendover Financial Services Corporation as beneficiary and Trusco Services, Inc. as trustee, and was recorded on November 30, 1998 in Book 4779 at Page 388, as Instrument #200398, in the Office of the Register of Deeds, Guilford County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated September 17, 2008 and recorded March 13, 2009 in Book R 6987 at Page 1155, in the office of the Register of Deeds, Guilford County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Secretary is the present holder of the Note secured by the above-referenced Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, Grantor has died and the Property described below is not the principal residence of at least one surviving borrower; and WHEREAS, the default upon which this foreclosure and the acceleration of the secured indebtedness is based, is as follows: That under Paragraph 7(A)(i) of the above-referenced Note and Paragraph 9(a)(i) of the above-referenced Deed of Trust, upon death of the Borrower/Grantor, should the Property not remain the principal residence of at least one surviving Borrower, the Secretary has the right to demand, and the Secretary has demanded, the immediate payment in full of all outstanding principal and accrued but unpaid interest; and WHEREAS, a default has occurred under the terms and conditions of the above Note and Deed of Trust, in that a demand has been made for the immediate payment in full of all outstanding principal and accrued interest, which remains unpaid; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of February 3, 2026 is $145,036.04; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on September 11, 2024, in Book R 8861 at Pages 3096-3099 in the Guilford County, North Carolina Register of Deeds, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (Property) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Being all of Lot 12, Block A, Section B, of Dudley Heights Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 41, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina. Commonly known as: 1 Ross Court, Greensboro, NC 27401 The sale will be held at the place where foreclosure sales are customarily held at the Guilford County Courthouse located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $145,036.04. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorate share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $14,503.60 in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $14,503.60 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not to pay the bid amount in

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cash. The successful bidder will pay all the conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the ACT. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be canceled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of services of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $131,930.83 as of February 3, 2026, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. Riley, Pope & Laney, PLLC David A. Simpson NC Managing Partner 700 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Suite A Matthews, NC 28105 T: (980) 201-3888 60694 Jan. 14, 21, 28, 2026 STOX Posting & Publishing, LLC 2701 Transit Road, Ste. 139 Elma, NY 14059 (2350) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, GUILFORD COUNTY 25 SP000782-400 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ariana L. Rodriquez , Mortgagor(s), in the original amount of $174,600.00, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS”) as beneficiary, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 12th, 2024 and recorded on April 12th, 2024 in Book R8817, Page 937, 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 10:00 AM on January 29th, 2026, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Situated in the City of Greensboro, County of Guilford, State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake on the west side of Caldwell Street, which place of beginning is the northwest intersection of Andrews Street and Caldwell Street; running thence along Caldwell Street N. 2 deg. 30 min E. 50 feet to a stake, a corner; thence N. 86 deg. 50 min. W. 126.4 feet to a stake, a corner; thence S. 2 deg. 30 min. W. 50 feet to a stake, a corner on the north side of Andrews Street; thence along Andrews Street S.86 deg. 50 min. E. 126.4 feet to a stake, the beginning corner, being No. 1016 Caldwell Street in the City of Greensboro, North Carolina (For source of title see Book # 800, Page 592, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County) Property Address: 1016 Caldwell Street Greensboro, NC 27406 Tax Parcel ID: 3276 Together with improvements located hereon; said property being located at 1016 Caldwell Street, Greensboro, NC 27406 Tax ID: 3276 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. 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 Ariana L. Rodriquez. 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.

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Salome’s Stars WEEK OF JAN. 19, 2026

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Romantic aspects are high at this time for single Lambs who are looking for love. Warm and fuzzy feelings are also at enhanced levels for Rams and Ewes who are in paired relationships. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This week favors what Taureans dote on — namely, love and money. Look for more meaningful relationships for both singles and pairs, as well as an improved financial outlook. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) All lingering shreds of a recent bout with boredom are dissipated as you eagerly accept a challenging offer. Your positive mood persuades others to join you in this venture. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might need validation for a possible solution to a situation that involves someone close to you. Consider asking a trusted friend or relative to help you with this problem. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Investigate carefully before

agreeing to assist a friend or colleague with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors that could emerge later on, which will create problems for you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your decision to work with an associate rather than go it alone, as you first proposed, brings an unexpected bonus. Be careful not to be judgmental. Allow for free and open discussion. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A loved one’s health problem could, once again, make demands on your time and attention. But this time, make some demands of your own, and insist that others pitch in and help. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time for the traditionally staid SCORPIOn to plan adjustments in your day-to-day schedules. Be more flexible and allow for more impromptu, off-the-cuff actions. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Avoid creating unnecessary fuss over a situation that you don’t approve of. If it’s going to work, it will do

so despite your objections. If it fails, it will do so without a push from you. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Working with a trusted colleague could open your mind to exploring some considerations that you previously dismissed. Meanwhile, the weekend brings news from a loved one. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Resolving a recent problem leaves you in a good position to strengthen your influence on how things get done. But continue to encourage ideas and suggestions from others. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A new friend suggests an interesting opportunity, but check it out before you snap at it. It might be a good deal for some people, but it might not work in helping you reach your goals. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of helping people solve their problems, making you a respected counselor and trusted friend. ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

Couch Theatre By deMI TaveRas “83rd Golden Globe Awards” (TV-PG) — Nikki Glaser is back to host another round of the Golden Globes, and the ceremony is already available to stream in its entirety. Leading the pack in the film category is “One Battle After Another,” while “The White Lotus” inched past the rest with six total nominations to top the TV category. Dame Helen Mirren, who has extensive credits in film and television but won her Academy Award for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen,” will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Meanwhile, for the Carol Burnett Award, the recipient is none other

than our Carrie Bradshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and the City”). If there’s any award show that’ll keep you watching this season, it’s this one, so don’t miss it! (Paramount+) “Zootopia 2” (PG) — The sequel to Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia” (2016) not only brought in more money at the box office than its predecessor, but it also became the highest-grossing film that the company has ever produced. Ginnifer Goodwin reprises her role as lovable bunny cop Judy Hopps, and the satisfyingly sarcastic Jason Bateman is back as fox Nick Wilde. Officially partners now at the Zootopia

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emilia Clarke, left, and Haley Lu Richardson star in “Ponies.” Police Department, Judy and Nick begin working on a case where they must pursue Gary De’Snake (Ke Huy Quan), a viper who is the first snake to appear in Zootopia in years. During their investigation, they get mixed up with the Lynxley family, a powerful pack of Canada lynxes, and must also prove their innocence to clear their names and avoid becoming

fugitives. Out now to rent! (Amazon Prime Video) “Ponies” (TV-MA) — Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) and Haley Lu Richardson (“The White Lotus”) are the leading ladies of this new spy thriller series premiering on Jan. 15. Set in Moscow in 1977, Bea (Clarke) and Twila (Richardson) are two women working

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didn’t eat a goat that had been placed in its enclosure as live food. • Detachable heads were used on Roman statues. • The first U.S. submarine was a hand-cranked, pedal-powered wooden craft from the Revolutionary War dubbed “the Turtle.” • Astronauts sent to space can experience a kind of motion sickness known as space adaptation syndrome, or space sickness, with the most notable case inflicting former senator Jake Garn, whose bout was so disabling that his name became used as an informal measurement for the illness. • Great Sand Dunes National Park allows visitors to race down all its dunes on custom-made sand boards and sleds. • Incas believed that sunflowers were the physical manifestation of their sun god, Inti, on Earth, adorning temples and priestesses with them.

• Giraffes have no vocal cords but can still communicate with low-frequency sounds. • In 1926, Clyde Barrow, of Bonnie and Clyde fame, was arrested with his older brother Buck for possession of a truckload of stolen turkeys. • The first recorded cookbook was written in cuneiform on tablets in ancient Babylon around 1700 B.C. • Gioachino Rossini’s aria “Di tanti palpiti” was known throughout Europe as “the rice aria,” since it was composed while he waited in a Venice restaurant for his risotto to cook. • Sunsets on Mars are blue. • Studies have suggested that the average human attention span is now about nine seconds — shorter than that of a goldfish. • In 1820, Missouri imposed a $1 bachelor tax on unmarried men ages 21-50. The short-lived law Thought for the Day: “Do not was designed to encourage mar- seek to follow in the footsteps of riage, population growth and fam- the wise. Seek what they sought.” ily establishment in the new state. — Matsuo Basho • A Russian safari park became famous after a tiger named Amur ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

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as secretaries at the American embassy, and both of their husbands are undercover CIA operatives. When they receive news that their husbands have died in a mysterious plane crash, both women are desperate for answers and agree to start working in intelligence. As the women are gently integrated into the world of espionage, they get closer to figuring out a largescale conspiracy involving the Cold War. All eight episodes are out now to stream. (Peacock) “People We Meet on Vacation” (PG-13) — Scoot over, “The Kissing Booth” and “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”! I have a feeling this new rom-com that

is out now to stream will be Netflix’s next success in the genre. Based on the novel by Emily Henry, it follows best friends Poppy (Emily Bader) and Alex (Tom Blyth), who live far apart from each other but agree to go on one week of summer vacation together for a decade. Although the two couldn’t be more different from each other, one always encourages the other to step out of their comfort zone, all while exploring different parts of the world together. But with the promise of vacations together for 10 years straight, will it be possible to keep the relationship platonic? Watch and see! (Netflix) ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

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before speaking? 108 Speak wildly 109 Litigant 110 Polite request starter 111 Pro-gun gp. 112 Soft & — 113 Feature of this puzzle (hint: string together the letters omitted from the starts of 10 long answers) 119 Lofty verse 120 Notion, in Nantes 121 Banquet dispenser 122 Irredeemable 123 Boise-to-Fresno dir. 124 Scottish loch 125 Mil. draft org. 126 Stays with, as an agenda dOWn 1 Vast plain of Argentina 2 Broadcast studio sign 3 Federer of tennis 4 Deadlock 5 “Life of Pi” director Lee

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January 14, 2026

LIFESTyLES

Why a pot of vegetable soup is the best January reset By PaTTI dIaMOnd DIVAS oN A DIMe Does last week already feel like a month ago? We often begin the new year with the best of intentions, and the trick is making them sustainable. I’ve learned that real life rarely responds well to extremes, but it does respond to support. The gentlest and most effective reset doesn’t come from cutting things out; it comes from putting the right things in. A pot of nourishing soup simmering on the stove is a simple, steady way to care for yourself and the people you love, one meal at a time. A colorful, vegetable-rich soup offers more than comfort. Different colors provide different plant compounds that reduce inflammation, support immunity and overall wellbeing, which is why “eating the rainbow” matters. Plant-forward meals also give digestion a welcome break from heavier animal proteins, allowing the gut to settle after a season of indulgence. My trick for deeply flavorful vegetable soup is building layers of flavor before adding any liquid. I start with a classic mirepoix of onion, carrot and celery, sauteed slowly until soft and lightly browned. That browning brings out the vegetables’ natural sweetness. Once the base is fragrant and sweet, I add the remaining vegetables and saute them too. To help everything brown and boost flavor, I toss the vegetables with seasoned vegetable soup base (Better Than Bouillon) loosened with a tablespoon of olive oil. This coats the vegetables, deepens the flavor and replaces the need for cartons of vegetable broth. It’s an ingredient that

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a colorful, vegetable-rich soup is a simple way to nourish yourself one meal at a time.

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes 8 cups water 1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, drained 2 cups leafy greens like kale, chopped (thick ribs removed) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil costs more upfront but saves money over in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add time, making it a smart, frugal staple in the onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirmy kitchen. ring, until the onion is translucent, about Seasonal Vegetables 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the vegetable This is a flexible, clean-out-the-crisper soup base with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the seasonal vegetables to the pot, soup. Use whatever vegetables are in seafollowed by the soup base mixture, stirring son, ripe in your garden or priced to move to coat. Add the garlic and thyme and saute at the store. In spring, think peas, asparauntil the vegetables are lightly browned gus or leeks. Summer welcomes corn, and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. tomatoes and bell peppers. Fall is perfect Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juicfor squash and cabbage. In winter, use es and the water, scraping up any flavorful sturdy vegetables like potatoes, peppers bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a and kale. The method stays the same. The boil, then partially cover, reduce heat and vegetables change with the season and the simmer gently for about 15 minutes. sales. Uncover and add the beans and chopped greens. Simmer until the greens are tender, GENTLE RESET VEGETABLE SOUP about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the vinegar and season generously with Yield: 16 cups | Total Time: 1 hour black pepper and salt to taste. Serve hot 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, with crusty bread. divided 1 large, sweet or white onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and chopped Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-plan3 celery stalks, chopped ning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas 2 tablespoons vegetable soup base On A Dime -- Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www. (like Better Than Bouillon) divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at Diva4 cups seasonal vegetables, chopped sOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com. 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

Here's A Tip By JOann deRsOn NoW here'S A tIP • Making your own flavored yogurt is cheap and much better for you. You can avoid a lot of added sugar. Start with plain, unflavored yogurt and add: pureed fruits, toasted oats, honey, vanilla or almond extract, plumped-up raisins (add enough hot water to cover a tablespoon of raisins and let sit for a minute or two). Yummy. • “My son was allergic to something in store-bought toothpaste, and the ones at the health-food and specialty stores seemed so expensive. I got a “recipe” to make toothpaste and it works so well that we all use it now. Just mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with a pinch of sea salt and some peppermint oil. A few drops at a time and stirred in. I keep it in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake a bit into a little cup and dip your toothbrush into it. It scrubs off stains and is refreshing. The salty taste takes some getting used to, but it feels really clean for hours. Love it!” — K.S. in Florida • “A pinch of salt tossed in the coffee grounds will cut the bitterness in lowerquality coffee. This is especially useful if you get a good deal on a can of coffee that’s not your normal brand.” — P.L. in New Jersey • You can easily extend the amount of ground meat you have with lentils or oatmeal. They maintain a meaty texture and take up some of the flavor of the meat. There’s a reason Grandma used oatmeal in her meatballs, too: It helps the meat retain moisture. • “If you stick the end of your celery stalks in a cup of water and rocks (or in some very damp dirt), they will begin to regrow. This is a great way to have a never-ending supply of celery. You can also regrow scallions from the root end.” — Y.L.J. in Missouri Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. ©2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

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