Mark Steven Myers, a state prisoner, seeks to appeal the district court’s order accepting the recommendation of the magistrate judge and denying relief on his *697 petition filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (2000). We have reviewed the record and conclude on the reasoning of the district court that Myers has not made a substantial showing of the denial of a constitutional right. See Myers v. Hughes, No. CA-01-88-HC-BR (E.D.N.C. May 20, 2002). Accordingly, we deny a certificate of appealability and dismiss the appeal. See 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c) (2000). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

DISMISSED.