James Frederick Stevenson seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying relief on his petition filed under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2254 (West 1994 & Supp. 2000). We have reviewed the record and the district court’s opinion and find no reversible error. Accordingly, we deny Stevenson’s motion for a certificate of appealability and dismiss the appeal on the reasoning of the district court. Stevenson v. French, No. CA-95-119-2-MU (W.D.N.C. filed Mar. 7, 2001; entered Mar. 8, 2001). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented *175 in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

DISMISSED.