Jerry Lee Hollars seeks to appeal the district court’s order denying relief on his petition filed under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2254 (West 1994 & Supp. 2002). We have reviewed the record and the district court’s opinion adopting the recommendation of the magistrate judge and find no reversible error. Accordingly, we deny a certificate of appealability and dismiss the appeal on the reasoning of the district court. See Hollars v. Bell, No. CA-01-248-1 (M.D.N.C. Feb. 8, 2002). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented *601 in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

DISMISSED.