Kam Richard Carpenter appeals the district court’s order denying relief on his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (2000) complaint. We have reviewed the record and find no reversible *207 error. Accordingly, we deny Carpenter’s motion for a certificate of appealability as unnecessary and affirm for the reasons stated by the district court. See Carpenter v. Benfield, No. CA-02-255-1-1-MU (W.D.N.C. filed Nov. 26, 2002; entered Nov. 27, 2002). 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.

AFFIRMED.