Walter Hayward Coppage seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying relief on his petition filed under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2254 (West 1994 & Supp. 2001). We have reviewed the record and the district court’s opinion and find no reversible error. Accordingly, we deny a certificate of appealability, deny leave to proceed in for-ma pauperis, and dismiss the appeal on the reasoning of the district court. See Coppage v. Mitchell, No. CA-01-358-3-1MU (W.D.N.C. filed Aug. 30, 2001; entered Sept. 6, 2001). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the *179 materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

DISMISSED.