Matter of Byrd

EAGLES, Judge.

The trial court terminated the parental rights of respondents pursuant to G.S. 7A-289.32(2) and (4). We find that although parental rights were validly terminated pursuant to G.S. 7A-289.32(2), the evidence and findings did not support a termination under G.S. 7A-289.32(4). A valid finding of one of the statutorily enumerated grounds is sufficient to support an order terminating parental rights. In re Pierce, 67 N.C. App. 257, 312 S.E. 2d 900 (1984). Accordingly, we affirm.

Respondents first assign error to the admission into evidence of the court file on Yavonka Byrd,…