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S.C.’s environmental movement is a 35-year overnight success story

By Jack O’Toole

With the 2024 regular legislative session now in the books, environmental advocates and legislators from both parties agree that South Carolina is emerging as one of America’s greenest red states.

They also agree on the reasons: a state whose culture is inseparable from the land and water that shaped it, and an environmental advocacy community that’s consistently bipartisan, pragmatic and solutions-oriented.

“The environmental advocates have the ear of most of the legislators in a bipartisan manner,” said Charleston Republican Sen. Sandy Senn, who recently won the endorsement of the Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC), an environmental group that rates legislators based on their voting records. “They truly try to be inclusive, as they would have to be to get any traction in Columbia.”

Senate Minority Leader Brad Hutto, D-Orangeburg, another CVSC endorsee, echoed Senn’s comments, stressing the groups’ practical approach.

“They understand that legislation is crafted through compromise,” Hutto said. “They understand what their priorities are — where they can make tweaks to strengthen their position and where they can give a little. I find

them to be very effective.”

Moreover, he said, they’ve earned the trust of both sides.

“If somebody, anybody, has a question, they meet with them,” Hutto said. “And they don’t tell Democrats one thing and Republicans another, or Upstate people one thing and Lowstate people another. They’re consistent in their messaging.”

Environmental advocates say they’re proud of the trust they’ve fostered and the bipartisan relationships they’ve built. But to any other groups hoping to replicate their success, they offer this note on the process — it’s taken almost 35 years.

Rapid growth … and a very big win

Dana Beach, a pioneer of the state’s modern environmental movement, founded the Coastal Conservation League in 1989. In those days, Beach said, there were “maybe half a dozen” environmental groups working in the state, with no more than 20 total staffers and combined budgets of less than $1 million.

“What happened over the subsequent 34 years is that the number of organizations expanded to in the neighborhood of 20,” Beach said in an interview last week. “The total staff are probably around 160 working

S.C. ranked 8th worst for mental health care

South Carolina ranked as the eighth worst state for mental health care in the U.S. in a 2024 study crafted by Forbes from federal and mental health data.

The study looked at treatment centers and treatment quality in 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine which have the best overall care across seven metrics. Out of the top 10 worst states for mental health care, six are located in the South: Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina.

According to the report, South Carolina has the fewest mental health treatment centers in the U.S. — 6.84 per 10,000 businesses. Additionally, the study showed there is a lack of people in the state’s workforce to operate these facilities and tend to patients.

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full time on conservation, with a total combined budget in excess of $2o million.”

And as Beach is quick to point out, those are just operating budgets. He estimates that the current public and private investment in land conservation is “now in the hundreds of millions, approaching billions.”

“The sheer capacity was just very limited 34 years ago,” Beach said. “And that’s the big change in the movement — a massive increase in capacity, staff and budget, and organizational depth and ability.”

Also present in those early years was S.C. Sen. Chip Campsen, R-Charleston, who was first elected to the state legislature in 1997. Like most observers, he says the movement’s success has been built on a foundation of bipartisan compromise and pragmatic solutions.

“It is a big-tent conservation movement, and you don’t see that in other states,” Campsen told Charleston City Paper. “And a big reason is because most of our conservation initiatives are conservation by negotiation and compensation and not by regulation.”

Key to that strategy since 2004 has been the South Carolina Conservation Bank, which to this day is described by many in the environmental movement as their most historic achievement, with 375,000 acres of

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—Charleston’s rank as the best place to live in the country, according to a May 21 post by U.S. News & World Report magazine. The ranking highlights Charleston’s “unique blend” of historic preservation and new development, including cobblestone walkways and sophisticated art galleries. Read the full rankings at realestate.usnews.com.

GUN VIOLENCE COUNTER

6 shot, killed across South Carolina May 15 to May 21

Six people died in Richland, Lexington, Spartanburg, Anderson and Chester counties. Six others were hurt in shootings across the state. Nationally, there were 11 mass shootings for the week, totalling 168 for the year.

Sources: gunviolencearchive.org; S.C. official and media reports

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Dorchester tribe to seek federal recognition

By Herb Frazier

The Edisto-Natchez Kusso Tribe of South Carolina said it will soon tell the federal government it intends to seek recognition as the second sovereign Native American community in the Palmetto State.

It could take a year before the tribe submits a formal application to the U.S. Indian Affairs for the highly coveted status that was granted in 1941 to the Catawba Indian Nation near Rock Hill, said Chief John Glenn Creel.

The designation would give the local tribe the long sought-after acknowledgement that it exists, he said. It would also create the “opportunity to improve health care and housing.

“This would make resources available to acquire land in and around our communities for conservation and to use for teaching our next generations how to be good stewards of the land while farming, hunting and fishing,” the chief said.

As part of the process for federal recognition, the Edisto-Natchez Kusso people in Dorchester and Colleton counties have recovered a nearly forgotten part of their history.

With the help of College of Charleston assistant professor Brennan Keegan, the tribe is doing a comprehensive genealogy study that shows “in our genealogy we have the blood of Indian Mary [of Edisto Island] in our tribe,” Creel said.

Historians consider Indian Mary’s descendants as living links to the Edisto Indians, who are considered to be extinct as a tribal group.

When Europeans arrived in what would become South Carolina, the Edisto lived between today’s Savannah and Edisto rivers. St. Helena Island was the tribe’s original home. By the late 1500s, the Edisto settled on Edisto Island.

The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians near Moncks Corner in Berkeley County also says it has a genetic connection with Indian Mary.

The Edisto-Natchez Kusso’s kinship ties with indigenous people will be displayed at the tribe’s community center that is expected to be completed in October in time for the tribe’s homecoming, Creel said. The community center is near the tribe’s Edisto Indian Free Clinic in the Four Holes Indian Community southwest of Ridgeville where Creel is a family physician.

The tribe recently broke ground for the center named for Robert Davidson, who served as chief from 1969 until 1982 and

John Glenn Creel, chief of the Edisto-Natchez Kusso Tribe of South Carolina, said a community center currently under construction in the Four Holes Indian Community in Dorchester County is just one of the planned construction projects the tribe is considering

led the tribe’s efforts to gain recognition in 1972 from South Carolina as an indigenous Native American community.

About 800 tribal members live along the Edisto River in the Creel Town Indian Community in Colleton County and the Four Holes community in Dorchester County.

Two tribes become one

The story of how this amalgamated tribe was created and settled in Lowcountry South Carolina begins in 1729 during the French and Indians Wars in Mississippi.

During the war, a band of the Natchez people left its Mississippi land near present-day Natchez to live among the Cherokee in North Carolina. By 1747, the Natchez left the Cherokee and settled in the Charleston area.

In 1675, a group of Kusso people sold about 12,000 acres to the colonial government at today’s Charlestowne Landing, according to a story map prepared by Keegan and her post-graduate student Kit Kelly of Summerville.

Eventually, the Natchez and Kusso were pushed to the interior where they were granted land near the Edisto River and later joined to form its communities. Beginning in the 1840s, they began to move off of land reserved for them to form Creel Town and Four Holes communities.

Civil rights history

During the period of school desegregation, tribal members joined with Black civil rights activists to integrate schools in Dorchester County.

Florence Crittenton looks to empower young mothers in new ways

By Sydney Bollinger

Nonprofit maternity group Florence Crittenton hosted its annual Legacy of Hope Brunch May 21 to support the agency’s ongoing work as well as several coming changes, including relocating from its historic St. Margaret Street residence.

Florence Crittenton, the only maternity group home in South Carolina that services minors, is now looking to relocate from its 14,000 square-foot building into something more home-like, which will provide a better environment for the girls, ages 14 to 22, who grow up in the agency’s care.

The tribal communities had schools for their children during the period of racial segregation.

“They were trying to get our children in the public schools,” Creel said. “And the African American parents held out registering their children to allow the native children to register so [the state government] could not say there was no room for the native children,” he said.

Dorchester County advocate Victoria DeLee and John Reynolds, an activist with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), were part of the effort to desegregate the county schools, he said.

“When we [were] integrating the school and we [were] picketing … the sheriff went to arrest me … said I didn’t have no Indians in Dorchester County,” DeLee said in a 2006 interview with University of South Carolina professor Cleveland Sellers. “The news media was going to [interview] us … to find out from me … did I have any Indians.” To prepare for the interview, DeLee said she and others plucked turkey feathers for headbands.

“It’s bad, but we pulled them feathers out of them turkeys so we could get feathers.” she said. “The news media showed up to the school that morning because we [were] picketing the school, and the sheriff … and all was there, so when we [came] out there … we had real Indians with feathers and their [head] bands. And then the news media went and [said], ‘Sure enough. There [are] Indians in Dorchester County.’ We laughed about it.”

“It is sad sometimes when we read that the Kusso are extinct and the Natchez are extinct,” Creel said. “It is [like a] knife in the chest because we are still here.”

“When you think about the younger end of the spectrum … they’re not growing up in a home, they’re growing up in an institutional building,” said Cheryl O’Donnell, executive director of Florence Crittenton Women who live in the house and give birth are allowed to keep their children in the home with them until they are 2. O’Donnell said they also thought about the young women’s children when considering the best path forward.

By selling the property, O’Donnell aims to open up more of the agency’s finances for use on developing innovative programs that serve not only the girls living in Florence Crittenton’s residence but also young women living at home, with friends or with other trusted adults.

“There was a time when congregate care was the most appropriate for young women in our care,” O’Donnell said. “They lived here preparing for their children to be put up for adoption, and that was in a time where there was a lot of societal pressures and stigma. Those aren’t there anymore, and yet we still continue to fund that model, and we’re seeing every day that’s not what they need.”

“We know that a residential home is needed because we get calls every single day requesting help,” O’Donnell said. “But can we do it in a different way, in a better way, that gives us improved outcomes, but also allows us to help young women who need more than just this building?”

According to O’Donnell, most of the young women who have come through Florence Crittenton’s residential building in the past five years have a plan to raise their child.

“A big misconception is that the young women are here preparing to have their babies adopted, and that’s not the case,” she said. “They’re coming here with the need for parenting support while they’re still kids themselves.”

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land protected at a cost of $865 an acre..

“We have been able to protect property at an ecosystem scale because of this — because (leveraging every dollar makes) it’s so efficient and because it respects property rights,” said Campsen, primary author and sponsor of the bill that created the bank.

Taken together, the Conservation Bank and private programs with similar models have protected 3 million acres — or about 15% of all the land in South Carolina. Gov. Henry McMaster has set a goal of doubling that number to 6 million by 2050.

Today and tomorrow

By any standard, this year’s regular legislative session was a success for conservationists, who worked to secure new investments in land protection and clean water, as well as the state’s first legislation to protect its increasingly endangered blue crab population.

But their real accomplishment was in stopping — or as they describe it, “pausing” — a massive energy bill that called for a new, generational commitment to natural gas at the very moment the nation is moving away from long-term reliance on fossil fuels. And once again, their efforts were pragmatic and constructive, recognizing from the start that South Carolina is the nation’s fastest growing state with expanding energy needs.

“The environmental community has never been a ‘just say no’ movement in South Carolina,” said Eddy Moore, a greenhouse gas emissions expert with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. “We’ve tried to put processes in place that develop new sources of energy at a benefit to ratepayers.”

John Tynan, president of the CVSC, points to the passage of 2019’s Energy Freedom Act as an example of Moore’s point.

“This was a transformative piece of cleanenergy legislation that was unanimously supported in the House and the Senate,” Tynan said. “To get unanimous votes in both chambers and get it signed by the governor really speaks to our ability to build consensus, and also work on some bold and critical issues.”

In terms of the future, Tynan says the movement is focused on three big issues: meeting the goal of protecting an additional 3 million acres, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by generating abundant renewable energy and ensuring that citizens’ environmental concerns continue to be heard by legislators, regulators and the courts.

And in pursuit of those goals, Tynan said his organization plans to keep doing what’s worked so well for the past three-plus decades — real bipartisanship, and not just in terms of policy-making.

“What’s really unique across the country is that we do support Republicans when they run for office — we do give them our accolades, along with Democrats,” he said. “When folks have our back, we want them to know we’ll have their back on the election trail.”

Blotter of the Week

A North Charleston woman on May 17 told police that the metal chair she usually keeps on her front porch was on the ground in front of her home near Dorchester Road. She was unable to tell police who may have moved it, but she wanted it to be documented. We aren’t ones to speculate, but maybe Triple H just needed to borrow the chair for a minute. Maybe.

Dude, you almost had him

Mount Pleasant police on May 8 chased down two vehicles apparently street racing on U.S. Highway 17, reaching speeds between 90 mph and 100 mph, according to a report. Both vehicles reportedly stopped for a responding officer, who noted how one driver “made an excited utterance” of “I have never gone that fast on the highway before.” Maybe you should have gone faster.

Too cool for rules

Charleston police on May 13 arrested a downtown man after receiving reports about a drunk person wearing slippers waving “finger guns” at passersby on Meeting Street. The police report does not say whether the man was also saying, “Aaaye,” as he pointed at folks, but we think that may have helped his case.

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The Blotter is taken from reports filed with area police departments between May 8 and May 17.

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S.C. Freedom Caucus isn’t ‘conservative’

Any number of “c” words spring to mind when one thinks of the so-called South Carolina House Freedom Caucus: combative, corrosive, childish, churlish, chuckleheaded and crazypants, just to name just a few. One that doesn’t or at least shouldn’t? Conservative. Because the S.C. Freedom Caucus, with its taste for institutional vandalism and radical policy demands, is anything but that.

Ready to put a scared 17-year-old girl to death for getting an abortion? Members of the S.C. Freedom Caucus sponsored a bill to make it happen (H-3549). Looking to refight the nullification crisis of 1833? Again, the Freedom Caucus can help (H-3539). Or how about sowing distrust in our electoral institutions by falsely accusing state employees of trying to register non-citizens to vote? Yeah, the Freedom Caucus has got you covered there, too.

Of course, the 17 caucus members hate it when anyone points out any of this. After all, hijacking the popular word “conservative” — turning it into a synonym for hormonal rightwing rage, rather than a generally honorable set of political commitments — is key to their electoral strategy. Without appropriation of the “conservative” label, they’re just one more gang of angry crackpots ALL CAPPING their way through another long and lonely day on X or other social media.

So the task for mainstream Republicans this primary season is to remind South Carolinians what conservatism actually stands for — and to unapologetically retake the word from the dilettantes.

“To be conservative,” the political theorist Michael Oakeshott said in his famous definition of the term, “is to prefer the familiar to the unknown, to prefer the tried to the

untried, fact to mystery, the actual to the possible, the limited to the unbounded, the near to the distant, the sufficient to the superabundant, the convenient to the perfect, present laughter to utopian bliss.” Or as National Review founder William F. Buckley more pithily put it, “A conservative is someone who stands athwart history, yelling ‘Stop.’ ”

Put simply, conservatism is less a political ideology and more a philosophical argument for slow, evolutionary change in government, society and culture. (Although, truth be told, if you look at recent fast changes on guns, abortion and sex emanating from Columbia, you may wonder who are the real conservatives.)

Everyday conservatism views established institutions and traditions as storehouses of hard-won and all-too-easily forgotten wisdom. It warns against grand schemes and unintended consequences. It sees rashness in passion, peril in certainty, folly in zeal, and danger in disorder.

In other words, it should exist to oppose every radical and irresponsible move the S.C. Freedom Caucus makes, from recent and unwarranted attacks on our state’s electoral system to extreme and often just plain kooky legislation that seeks to suddenly change our state in ways we can hardly imagine.

Long story short, there’s a reason Lexington Republican Rep. Micah Caskey — a Marine Corps veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan and longtime man of the right — recently donned a tinfoil hat to mock Freedom Caucus members on the House floor. And it wasn’t because they’re “ultra-conservative.” It was because they aren’t conservative at all.

GOP voters need to keep all of this in mind when they find themselves staring at a Freedom Caucus name on a primary ballot. Perhaps they’d like to consider a conservative instead.

CHARLESTON

objectives

We encourage community leaders to act on these audacious priorities:

1. Deal with the water. Build a strong resiliency plan to harden infrastructure and make smart climate change decisions about development, roads and quality of life.

2. Fix roads, traffic. Repair and improve roads and reduce traffic. Speed up alternatives, including more public transportation.

3. Be smarter about education. Inject new energy into the broken Charleston County school board by focusing on kids, not national mantras.

4. Conduct public business in public. Be transparent in public business. Stop the secrecy.

5. Invest in quality of life. Build more parks. Have more festivals. Invest in infrastructure that promotes a broad sense of community.

6. Engage in real racial conciliation. If we embark on more conversations and actions on racial reconciliation, our community will strengthen and grow.

7. Develop fewer hotels, more affordable housing. Make Charleston a more affordable place to live for everyone.

8. Develop Union Pier at scale. Let’s not put ship-sized buildings on the coveted Union Pier property downtown. Instead, make what comes appropriate.

9. Build and follow a 50-year plan. Plan for the county’s long-term future and follow the plan.

10. Pay people more. Pay a living wage. Push South Carolina lawmakers to set a real minimum wage.

State is leader in land conservation

If you’re ever caught in a situation where you need to give an example of national leadership in South Carolina, just focus on land conservation. What we do here is pretty amazing. Some facts to remember:

Lots of forests. South Carolina is home to about 13 million acres of forests– about two thirds of all land in the state, according to the S.C. Forestry Commission. It’s split almost evenly between hardwoods, like oak, and softwoods, like pine. Some seven out of every eight acres of forested land is privately owned, mostly by families who manage forests of an average of 80 acres. Public agencies manage about 12% of forest lands, including more than 90,000 acres of state parks.

Big impact. Forestry is a huge business, generating a total impact of $18.6 billion annually, including more than 90,000 jobs, the commission says.

More acreage. A 2012 forest inventory revealed South Carolina then had 2.3 million more acres of forests than in 1936. Interestingly, there are no areas of virgin forests, indicating man’s impact on the land in recent centuries. Longleaf pine forests, now rare, have generally been replaced by loblolly pine forests. Once dominant chestnuts got wiped out generations ago by a blight. But

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softwood and hardwood forests have recovered since Hurricane Hugo in 1989.

So with this background, what’s remarkable in South Carolina is how conservation leaders across the political spectrum are dedicated to conserving land. Why? Because South Carolinians generally agree that protecting land for future generations is important so that people can keep heritage connections with the outdoors.

“We have an ethos in this state,” observed Mike McShane, chairman of the S.C. Conservation Bank. “We are extraordinarily benefited by people in this state appreciating outdoor recreational space.”

The bank, which leverages public money to help preserve land, has spent $244 million since 2004 to fund 470 grants to protect 375,000 acres of land. In the last five years, the bank received $65 million of state funding, which has protected 75,000 acres, two thirds of which provided public access to otherwise inaccessible lands.

“That’s $865 an acre,” said McShane, a biomechanical engineer who lives on Johns Island. “That is an extraordinary metric.”

And the land is protected forever. An example of the merit of the process will be the new Black River State Park. It will snake along the banks of the river from Kingstree to Andrews and allow public access to the river.

“We were losing the ability for communities to access the water as they [riverbank lands] became sold off and

gated,” McShane said. “This park will allow ingress and egress to the river.”

An even bigger success story is the work done by the federal and state governments with private conservation groups and landowners to protect the ACE Basin in the Lowcountry between Charleston and Beaufort counties. When the project started 35 years ago, collaborators dreamed of protecting 90,000 acres of land through purchases, conservation easements and more. Now 35 years later, they have protected more than 305,000 acres of the 350,000 acres in the ACE Basin — a whopping 85% of the wild places in the area.

“It’s a wonderful model because it demonstrates how private landowners and public owners work collaboratively in a public effort,” McShane said.

Now conservationists dream of applying this model around the state to protect even more land — millions of acres above the 3 million acres of land and water already protected in South Carolina. They want to double — even triple — what’s held in trust or used for limited purposes. Will they get there? Who knows? But remember how the ACE Basin model protected more than three times the amount of land it sought to protect originally.

“Remember the adage: You aim for the moon and you might land in the stars,” McShane said.

Andy Brack is editor and publisher of Charleston City Paper. Have a comment? Send to: feedback@charleston citypaper.com.

By Skyler Baldwin

Spanish moss hangs low over the graves of Magnolia Cemetery, catching the morning sunlight and bringing a haunting beauty to dozens of acres on hallowed grounds on the outskirts of Charleston. Walking through row upon row of memorials, lichen-covered monuments and occasionally rusted fences around family plots pulls visitors back in time. You kind of feel like you’re a spectator in the Savannah book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil — but in Charleston.

A large mausoleum anchors the entrance of the cemetery before its rambling paved and dirt paths spiderweb outward, leading to hundreds of gravesites — some dating back to colonial-era Charleston. The grim quiet is compounded by the serenity of the marsh as herons gently swoop across the still water and the Ravenel Bridge looms in the background against the Lowcountry sky. It’s no wonder why the cemetery, dedicated in 1850, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

In Magnolia and several other historic and picturesque cemeteries tucked behind churches or along the edges of Lowcountry salt marshes lie scores of people who made a mark on history. From statesmen and war heroes to pirates and poets, Charleston has seen more than its fair share of historic burials.

8 graves to find

Here is a list of eight people, in no particular order, buried in one of Charleston’s most stirring and beautiful locations, Magnolia Cemetery. It’s open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during daylight saving time. More: magnoliacemetery.net

Julius Waties Waring (1881-1968)

Serving as a federal judge in South Carolina in the 1940s and early 1950s, Julius Waties Waring is regarded by many as a civil rights hero after he concluded that segregation was not only wrong but unlawful. Waring issued a series of decisions attacking Jim Crow laws, including a famous 1952 dissenting opinion about a South Carolina school segregation case that shaped the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1954.

Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr. (1911-2001)

Frank Gilbreth, Jr. co-authored the book Cheaper by the Dozen with his sister Ernestine in 1948. The book was an instant hit and has since been re-issued several times, remaining in print today.

This downcast angel honors Lizzie Patrick (1881-1885), who died of scarlet fever when she was 4 years old. The angel holding the cross and wreath suggests the little girl will be rewarded and protected in Heaven.

The Smith/Whaley Mausoleum houses several members of the Smith and Whaley families. It rests in a shady spot amid flowing Spanish moss and Palmetto trees along the back lagoon of the cemetery.

Rosalie Raymond White’s (1882) death mask is one of the most unique child graves at Magnolia Cemetery. She was 7 months old when she died of cyanosis.

Josephine Lyons Scott Pinckney (1895-1957)

Charleston native Josephine Pinckney was a novelist and poet during the literary revival of the American South in the wake of World War I. An active member of the Society for the Preservation of Spirituals, which transcribed and annotated African American music, Pinckney was involved in several local and institutions devoted to the historic preservation of Charleston, including the Charleston Museum and Dock Street Theatre.

Robert Bentham Simons, Sr. (1888-1971)

A Charleston native, U.S. Navy Admiral Robert Simons, Sr. served on several ships through World War I. He eventually was promoted to the commanding officer of the U.S.S. Raleigh, a cruiser stationed in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. His ship was struck by a torpedo, a bomb, and more, though it did not sink, earning him the Legion of Merit and other accolades.

Andrew Gordon Magrath (1812-1893)

S.C. jurist Andrew Magrath famously resigned from his seat as a federal judge in November 1860 following the election of President Abraham Lincoln. This move is often considered the first overt step toward secession in South Carolina. Magrath later served as the last governor of South Carolina during the American Civil War under the Confederate States of America from Dec. 20, 1846 to May 25, 1865.

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The Jacob and Ann Elizabeth Birt Monument was erected in 1889 to honor Jacob Birt, a Civil War veteran who died in a steam ship explosion in 1876, years after the war

Magnolia

Horace Lawson Hunley (1827-1863)

Horace Hunley was the chief inventor of the H.L. Hunley submarine in 1863, which lost 13 crew members during testing, including Hunley himself. The vessel was raised again, however, in 1864, when it was used in the first successful sinking of an enemy vessel by submarine in naval history. The attack also sank the Hunley herself, and all eight members of its crew died, bringing the Hunley’s total death toll to 21. He is buried in Magnolia Cemetery alongside the other crew members of the Hunley.

William Ashmead Courtenay (1831-1908)

William Courtenay was elected mayor of Charleston in the fall of 1879. During his tenure, he made improvements to public spaces, rehabilitated public hospitals and established the city’s first professional fire department. He accomplished all of this while reducing taxes for residents and while combating a major hurricane in 1885 and the Great Earthquake of 1886.

Colonel Robert E. Lee III (1869-1922)

Robert E. Lee III was the grandson of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and a prominent member of Washington, D.C., society. His wife, Mary Middleton, was widowed before her marriage to Lee. Not wanting to tempt fate a third time, she refrained from a third marriage after Lee’s death and was eventually buried with him in 1959 in Magnolia Cemetery.

William Ashmead Courtenay’s (1831-1908) grave is marked with a bust of the late mayor of Charleston. Courtenay’s tenure was marked by historic natural disasters, but longlasting improvements to the city.

The Gibbes Mausoleum, erected in 1888, houses nine members of the Gibbes family.

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What To Do

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WEDNESDAY

Mosaic workshop

Join Artistic Edge Art Studio for a mosaic workshop to decorate your choice of a candle holder, table lamp, swan lamp or moon lamp. Select from a variety of color mosaics and beads to create with. Use your own creative design or choose from the available templates to help guide you. No experience required. All ages welcome. May 29. 6 p.m. Prices vary. Palmetto Brewing Company. 289 Huger St. Downtown. palmettobrewery.com

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SATURDAY

Spring Fest

The Purple Buffalo will present its multi-genre music and arts Spring Fest with two separate stages of talent, featuring artists like Botanical Selections, Indi’Gxld, Ben Beam, P!lot, Moe Beans, Kaizër and more. Explore a night market with a variety of artists and artisans in addition to food vendors. Tickets are available at the entry; all proceeds benefit the musicians. Must be 21 or older to attend.

May 25. 6 p.m. $15/ ticket. The Purple Buffalo. 2702 Azalea Drive. North Charleston. facebook.com/ thepurplebuffalo843

THIS WEEKEND

Moana Jr.

Explore the heartwarming coming-of-age musical adaptation of Disney’s Moana This performance features all the catchy songs from the film including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny” and “You’re Welcome.” Purchase a ticket online to join Moana and Maui.

May 24 and May 25. Various times. $20/adult; $14/kids 10 and younger. Musical Theater Center. 547 Long Point Road #105. Mount Pleasant. facebook.com/musicaltheatercenter

SUNDAY

Runaway Gin concert

Charleston-based band Runaway Gin is set to perform a tribute to the renowned guitarist, singer and songwriter J.J. Cale. With numerous appearances at festivals such as Woodlands Music and Arts Festival and Hidden in the Hollow Festival, as well as national venues, this event is a unique experience to enjoy Cale’s laid-back, rootsy classics like “After Midnight” and “Crazy Mama.” All ages are welcome, and tickets are available for purchase online.

May 26. 6:30 p.m. $25/general admission; $40/VIP. The Refinery. 1640 Meeting Street Road. Downtown. therefinerychs.com

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OtherBrother Fest

OtherBrother Entertainment marks its 20th anniversary with a celebratory bash showcasing performances by local bands and DJs including FlashMob, DJ Sparkbox and Highwater Honkey. Enjoy food and craft beer featuring a special collaborative IPA named “Not Our First Brodeo.” Proceeds from this event support the non-profit organizations HEART Inclusive Arts Community and Warrior Surf Foundation. Tickets are available online. May 27. Noon to 6 p.m. $5/general admission; $35/early-bird VIP. Holy City Brewing. 1021 Aragon Ave. North Charleston. holycitybrewing.com

Neighborhoods

James Island offers charm, comfortable community

By Blakelyn Faia

James Island is just a short drive over an expressway from downtown, a straight route toward Folly Beach and a hop over to Johns Island. But nestled throughout the triangular sea island are wellestablished neighborhoods, comfortable eateries, shops, schools, recreation, entertainment — all of which give residents little incentive to step off the island to find something cool to do.

With a population of more than 35,000 people, James Island has long been defined by its strong sense of community and convenience, dating back to the 1925 development of Riverland Terrace, one of its oldest and most iconic neighborhoods.

Today, Riverland Terrace features not only historic homes and majestic oaks, but also an eclectic array of small businesses that thrive around the easily walkable Terrace Plaza area along Maybank Highway.

Quaint, inviting neighborhood center

It’s not hard to find a friendly face in any of the establishments in Terrace Plaza, including the beloved neighborhood pizzeria Crust, the all-in-one Charleston Flower Market and the Terrace Theater, the Lowcountry’s longest-running independent cinema since 1997.

Paul Brown became owner of the theater in 2010 and is also the majority shareholder of the Terrace Plaza.

“When I got the theater I knew that it was not only going to be a movie theater but it was gonna be a sort of a connection to the community,” Brown said. “It’s been an outreach to the community in various ways and that’s been part of the joy.”

The theater is a local favorite for many reasons. Its retro aesthetic, vast selection of snacks and refreshments, exceptional staff and comfortably worn-in seats. But it also serves as a focal point that naturally draws people to explore its nearby establishments.

“There is a large section of the population that can walk there [the plaza], it’s welcoming, the same people work in the same businesses for years,” Brown said. “It’s very familiar to people — I think that’s what’s key to us.”

Brown said the atmosphere feels like home. When walking in, people are hanging out, just talking.

The area’s vibrant local business scene has played an essential role in shaping its character, an atmosphere that differentiates James Island from its surrounding areas.

“The one thing about James Island as opposed to anywhere else — it seems uniquely different, no matter what the growth is around it,” Brown said. “It always espouses to sort of be its own island amongst islands.”

Island traditions

“James Island itself is unique,” said Raymond Dowty, Charleston native and manager of James Island County Park. “To find a park of this magnitude and with so many diverse offerings on James Island is monumental.”

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The Pour House (above), a Lowcountry staple across from Terrace Plaza (top), hosts nightly live music, markets, yoga sessions, kids events and more

The 643-acre James Island County Park offers a broad range of attractions, including a dog park, 50-foot climbing wall, disc golf course and water park in addition to amenities like a campground, saltwater fishing spots and an area to picnic and grill.

“Everyone has something personal to them about this park,” Dowty said. “They’ve all connected with it in a different way and for such a multitude of different reasons.”

Beyond everything it has to offer, it’s far more than just a place for recreation. The park is a community staple that locals and visitors alike often visit, again and again.

“People have formed a lot of traditions around our events, spaces and programs and that’s what we want to continue,” Dowty said. “Each person has their own

“The one thing about James Island as opposed to anywhere else — it seems uniquely different, no matter what the growth is around it. It always espouses to sort of be its own island amongst islands.” —Paul Brown

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little experience — we want to preserve that so my kids and their kids can continue to enjoy the park and all that it has to offer.”

The foresight to develop this park is a testament that the community wants to continue to improve, Dowty said. The community values its recreation and green space, one of the island’s charms.

“We want to continue this culture because being part of the community is so much more than just being a park — it’s all these things interrelated,” Dowty said. “It’s that web of connections between us and nature, our neighbors and community — that makes all of it special. If you took one piece out, then the rest of it would lose a little bit of its shine.”

Community spirit

With a bit of searching, you’ll find an array of tasty eateries scattered throughout the island, or even better, right in your own neighborhood.

“We knew right as we were driving to the location to check it out for the first time; It’s completely surrounded by sprawling neighborhoods and that’s where we wanted to be — right there with everyone — our customer base” said Joel Lucas, chef and co-owner of Edison, with his wife Chelsea.

In April, Edison celebrated its seventh anniversary at its location nestled along Fort Johnson Road. The restaurant has established itself as a neighborhood restaurant, with an eclectic menu of global flavors that entices regular customers to return.

“It’s nice to recognize everybody,” Joel Lucas said. “People walk through with smiles and leave with smiles and that’s sometimes

tough these days in the restaurant business.”

During the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple gained a deeper understanding of their impact as small business owners on the community.

“That was a time where we really noticed that people cared about James Island and really cared about us — they went out of their way to make sure they supported the local restaurants around here,” Joel Lucas said. “It was really a statement by James Islanders and it made us very proud to be a part of it.”

The community’s loyalty extends to its neighbors, establishments and everything that makes James Island what it is.

“There’s a lot of pride,” Chelsea Lucas said. “People who live, grow up here, are born and raised on James Island — are very proud of that. And it’s a beautiful thing to see.”

Every aspect of James Island reflects a deep-rooted connection and community loyalty among its residents for its vibrant community brimming with history, a strong sense of togetherness and the shared pride in calling James Island home.

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Cuisine

Fiddlers’ Fire serves elevated street food

By Connelly Hardaway

After working in fine dining kitchens, including Tempest and Church and Union, chef Tyler Cook knew he wanted to break off and create his own food concept.

“I come from [working in] fine dining, really high level food,” he said. “I wanted to do my own thing — that level but much more approachable.”

And so Fiddlers’ Fire was born.

The open-fire pop-up/food truck concept is inspired by what Cook likes to eat global street food. Presentation and flavor are important to Cook, and he said that diners are already letting him know that he’s offering something a little different than what they may be used to.

“The number one thing we’ve been getting from this is [people saying], ‘This isn’t your typical food truck food,’” he said.

Cook is currently popping up at Munkle Brewing Co. from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays this month (enjoy $5 drafts from Munkle during that time, too) with a full menu as well as $2 roasted Crystal Coast fat belly oysters.

Additional menu items include bulgogi pork belly skewers served with sweet braised carrots, peanuts and coconut curry rice; smoked chili butter poached shrimp rolls; and a jerk chicken sandwich with white sauce, basil and Jamaican coconut bread.

“I didn’t go to school for this. I went to school for finance,” Cook said of his cooking

origins, adding that he’s watched and learned from chef mentors. “I always did my own thing … I like to kind of have fun and push the boundaries of what people think you can do with [ingredients] — because there’s a lot you can do.”

Power of the pop-up

Cook said that he knew his concept was a little different when the health inspectors, checking out his mobile pit room, weren’t really sure how to classify his food truck.

“I thought, ‘I might be on the right track to something cool,’” he said. “I thought this was a way to push the boundaries and kind of get much more intimate with Charleston, then from behind the scenes in a kitchen.

People might love my food, but it’s much different when you’re seeing it being made.”

He appreciates the opportunity to explain menu items, especially his roasted oysters, which he makes taste like chicken — yes, really. Made with chicken skin and caramelized onion butter, these oysters can turn non-bivalve lovers around pretty fast, according to Cook.

“I’ve done very high volume at a very high level, and this is just fun to me. I’m just having fun seeing the reaction of everyone,” he said.

As fun as pop-up life can be, Cook admits that it’s also a hustle. “One to two days of my week is spent scouting new places and trying to get new business … a day in the

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Bumpa’s recently launched a new summer cocktail menu featuring refreshing beverages like the Sunset Sipper made with lemon, strawberry puree, basil, Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin and soda. Guests can also check out the Livin’ on a Pear made with pear puree, ginger, lemon and your choice of Hilton Head Spiced Rum, Ford’s Gin or Hornitos Reposado Tequila. Pair the bevs with another new Bumpa’s menu item — Southern-style deviled eggs served with housemade bread and butter pickles and crumbled bacon.

What’s happening

week of a food truck owner, especially one like mine [is busy] where I’m going out to farms and picking up my product — all my chicken comes from Keegan-Filion Farm in Walterboro,” he said.

The hustle often proves fruitful, though. Earlier this year, Cook was doing late night pop-ups at Prohibition and he said those nights proved so successful that hungry night owls reached out to him for more Fiddlers’ Fire long after the residency had ended.

Fortunately for evening revelers, Cook is bringing late night Fiddlers’ Fire pop-ups back — this time to popular cocktail bar Dalila’s on Spring. Stay tuned to Fiddlers’ Fire Instagram, @fiddlersfire for updates, but Cook hopes to bring the pop-up to Spring Street most Fridays and Saturdays for late night eats.

You can find Fiddlers’ Fire at the Garden by Charles Towne Fermentory on May 26, June 2, June 9 and June 16; at Munkle on June 8; at Odd Duck Market on June 15; and at Prohibition June 10.

D.C.-based Ghostburger pops up at Meeting at Market at The Charleston Place now through May 26. Guests can order the eatery’s signature burgers, hot dogs and milkshakes at the pop-up, along with a variety of menu items specific to Charleston. The pop-up is first come, first served from noon to 11 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The Loutrel launched a new rooftop afternoon tea service that runs every Thursday through Sunday, now through June 30. Guests can enjoy botanical teas, alcoholic beverages and pastries at Lady Loutrel’s Afternoon Tea . The two-hour experience features teas from local brand Oliver & Pluff Co. , beverages served in locally designed Estelle glassware and chocolates from Christophe Artisan Chocolatier Tickets are $85/pp and tables are available for four to eight guests. Reservations can be made online at theloutrel.com.

Certified Sommelier Sarah O’Kelley offers “a tour of Italy” wine classes at Wine & Company Wine Bar this summer starting with an introduction to the Piedmont region on June 15. Each class offers insight into history, geography and culture with four wine tastings, a snack and an information packet. Classes are held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and tickets ($50 per class) can be purchased online at citypapertickets.com.

—Connelly Hardaway

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Nosh on global street food and seasonal fare at Chef Tyler Cook’s frequent pop-ups around town

Culture

Queen Street Playhouse kicks off summer series with Einstein!

By Chloe Hogan

The Queen Street Playhouse (QSP) kicks off its summer theater series with a bold oneman show from Los Angeles, Einstein! by actor and writer Jack Fry.

Fry created the show in 2012 and has enjoyed a consecutive run in Los Angeles and around the country since then (though it’s the first time he brings the show to Charleston). He’s won awards and critical acclaim for his portrayal of an iconic man that goes beyond what the history books say: According to Theater Scene NY, “Fry brings Einstein back from the beyond in this one-of-a-kind show filled with humor, wit and humanity.”

Fry, who has also worked as a teacher, made the show to “give insight into one of the world’s most brilliant minds,” he told the Charleston City Paper. He was coming off of the success of his first one-man show, They Call Me Mr. Fry which was centered around his first year teaching fifth grade in South Central L.A.

“I was looking for another show to do, and I’ve always been sort of interested in metaphysics, different dimensions, that kind of stuff. I’d always kind of wondered what Einstein thought about that — it all started from his quote, ‘We only see three dimensions, but there are at least 11.’ ”

Fry said he became truly fascinated when, in his research, he stumbled upon the story of Einstein’s early life in Berlin, which is full of tidbits and drama that most people aren’t aware of, like his struggles with spirituality, mental illness and his relationship with his wife and three kids.

Showing ‘the human side’

Fry said part of the motivation of this show is to reveal Einstein’s humanity, his struggles and ultimately, his resilience.

“When we talk about important historical figures from our past,” Fry said, “we often think about their accomplishments in the past tense, limiting our ability to truly see them.” To counteract this, Fry uses many perspectives, inventive storytelling and his dramatic abilities as an actor to allow the audience a closer look at Einstein’s personality and life.

Beyond acting as Einstein, of course, Fry also embodies eight different personas during his performance, including moversand-shakers of the then scientific world as well as Einstein’s 10-year-old son Hans.

“This show is Einstein coming back from the past, from the beyond, to set the story straight,” Fry said. “Within that structure are moments that I recreate in the present, to bring audiences into the emotion of the

Arts, etc.

Midnight Terrors offers live podcast event

Winner of this year’s Best of Charleston award for “Best Local Podcast,” Midnight Terrors is offering a live podcast event from 7 until 9:30 p.m., May 24 at Frothy Beard Brewing in West Ashley. The podcast, which celebrates all things horror, will reveal “the dark side of Disney” in this free event that brings together two live and interactive podcast episodes, a costume contest, trivia and more. Learn more at facebook.com/midnightterrors-podcast.

PURE Theatre wins National Endowment grant

moment — as opposed to, ‘I did this in 1912, and then I did that.’ It’s, ‘here we are in 1912.’ And everyone’s brought into that moment.”

The show takes us back to Einstein’s early career, starting in 1912 Berlin, when Einstein was on the cusp of his greatest breakthroughs in physics, including his theory of relativity. The world is crumbling around him during this time of “the Great War” (World War I), and Einstein is faced with backlash for his pacifist views. He faces anti-Semitism and issues of plagiarism in the science world.

“While he is trying to prove relativity, his family life — his personal life — is falling apart. His relationship with his 10-year-old son was slipping through his fingers,” Fry said. “The science establishment did not believe his theory of relativity. Those that did wanted to probably steal it from him.”

The emotional height of the show takes place during Einstein’s nervous breakdown which kept him bedridden for two months. “That severely aged him,” Fry said. “There’s a point in the show where, in pure frustration, Einstein shakes his hair out into the crazy, messy thing that represents the Einstein that we all know today.”

Fry said his hope is that audiences can

PURE Theatre is the recipient of a $53,600 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for an expanded tour of the company’s original play, Septima, celebrating the legacy of Septima P. Clark . During this year’s Piccolo Spoleto, PURE will present PURE Chautauqua: Septima Guided by the songs and script of Septima, six panelists will discuss the importance of Clark’s legacy and the continued fight for voter rights. May 28. Learn more at puretheatre.org.

Artist Lisa Shimko shows at Mitchell Hill

King Street gallery Mitchell Hill celebrates 12 years of representing artist Lisa Shimko with a solo exhibition titled, The Shelter of Possibility, presented May 22 through June 9. Shimko’s playful oil paintings present colorful images featuring animals, rainbows and more to explore the idea of “neural plasticity and how it leads to joy.” Learn more at mitchellhillgallery.com.

HBCU showcase on view at the Gibbes

The Gibbes Museum of Art’s free first-floor gallery will host The Kennard Kennedy HBCU Showcase from May 26 to June 9, featuring work from HBCU artists. The opening reception is at 2 p.m. May 26. The Kennard Kennedy Fund is committed to increasing art access and outreach efforts. Learn more at gibbesmuseum.org.

Chloe Hogan

Courtesy Queen Street Playhouse

Actor and writer Jack Fry, star of the one-man show Einstein!, said he wants to highlight the historical figure’s human side

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Greg Elias releases 101 New Songs

By Vincent Harris

VOTED CHARLESTON’S

CLUB

Last July, Greg Elias, under his musical pseudonym “Greg Islands,” quietly made one of the most audacious moves any Charleston musician has made in a long time: He released an album with 101 new songs on it, aptly titled 101 New Songs. It was unlike anything that Elias had ever attempted before. What’s more, Elias is the only musician on 101 New Songs, playing guitar, singing and overdubbing everything else.

If you’re wondering what label put it out, it’s Elias’ own label, Academia Tapes, which has spent more than a decade giving promising young (and often experimental) artists like Max Transmissions, Gracefully Aging Hippy Soloists and Eric Gaffney an inexpensive outlet for getting their material released.

101 New Songs runs nearly three hours, but there’s a lot of variety on it, even with the stripped-down settings and relatively brief song lengths. Most of them start with the unmistakable hum of a cranked guitar amp before a dark, chugging riff sets the tone, but then the tune might branch into a dark, murky and paranoid guitar explosion (“One Of Them”), eerie, sparse, searching ballads (“F.Y.E.”) or a subtle, muted rocker (“Silver”).

A musical challenge

Elias released 101 New Songs physically on a triple-CD set earlier this month, and if you heard the initial version that he posted on Bandcamp last summer, you’re in for some surprises, because even after its online release, Elias continued to tinker with it.

“I got it online about a week after I had finished the last bits of recording and mixing,” Elias said. “But for the first few months, I was still tweaking it. I’d get some

Charleston musician Greg Elias quietly released 101 New Songs, an album containing, you guessed it, 101 new songs

feedback from people and mix things a little differently and upload those on the sly. So if someone downloaded it right away last July, that’s probably a little bit of a different mix than what’s up there now.”

So how, exactly, did Elias come up with such a unique, and challenging, idea? Turns out it started as these things sometimes do: As a joke.

“When I was in my early 20s,” Elias said, “I was playing in some bands with a buddy of mine, and I would ask, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny to put out an album with 100 songs on it?’ I would joke around about writing songs really quickly. And since then, it’s

always been in the back of my mind.”

When 2020 rolled around, Elias began to realize that the riffs and song ideas that he’d been storing as voice memos on his phone might be a way to make his project a reality.

“As I was listening back to these parts, I could hear how they might sound if I fleshed them out. So I started fleshing out my guitar tracks that I had done on voice memos with bass and drums, and I got to a point where I realized that if I had 25 or 30 of these songs, I can easily do 30 more. It became conceivable that I could actually do this thing that I

Courtesy Academia Tapes

had joked about in my early twenties.”

So Elias set up a relatively primitive recording space, grabbed his guitar and hit “Record,” and the ideas started flowing almost immediately.

“When I sat down, it was like I was just dipping a bucket into the stream and pulling stuff out,” he said. “I got to 100 songs. I wanted to keep doing this but I had to turn back, and that’s when a lot of the real work started with adding instrumentation. Writing lyrics was the last phase, and then it was about dressing up the songs and doing the mixes.”

Now that it’s out on a gorgeously appointed triple-CD set (the cover art is an early portrait of King Arthur on parchment surrounded by French text), Elias has been able to look back on what he learned from the experience of recording 101 New Songs in 35 individual sessions.

“I’m hoping that it’s helping me get to the next stage,” he said. “And I feel great about everything that’s come out of it. And it’s the happiest I’ve been playing music in my whole life. Thinking about things a little differently has really opened my eyes to how to make music in a different way and it’s been exciting and fun. I’m just happy to be able to do it.”

relate to Einstein’s struggles, frustrations and tenacity.

“I hope it can inspire [the audience] to do the best they can in their life,” he said. “He had nervous breakdowns, but meanwhile, he came up with a theory that changed the way we all live our lives today. … I think it’s a story that anybody who’s ever wanted to accomplish anything can relate to. Major struggles and obstacles are just thrown in front of you that you have to overcome. Einstein’s story is a story about hope.”

More to come in the series

Also on the summer theater series at QSP is a revival of last summer’s comedy hit, Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche, a subversive, funny and interactive show which sees the audience sitting on stage with the lady sisters at their atomic annual Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein quiche breakfast. (June 4, 5, 6 and 7) And rounding out the series will be the totally awesome Decade of Decadence concert, a live music event celebrating the music and fashion of the ’80s. (June 8 and 9).

Einstein! runs at the Queen Street Playhouse May 26, 28, 29, 30 and June 1 and 2. For tickets and times, visit footlightplayers.net.

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Ebony Brooks, Plaintiff, vs. Chill-n-Grill, LLC, Defendant.

SUMMONS

TO THE DEFENDANT, CHILL-N-GRILL, LLC.: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action of which a copy is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscriber at their offices, 1430 Richland Street, Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, no later than thirty (30) days after the first date of service of this publication, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint in this action and serve a copy of your answer to said Complaint on the subscriber within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said Complaint and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FILING OF THE COMPLAINT

TAKE NOTICE that the Summons in the above-entitled action, of which the foregoing is a copy, together with the Complaint herein was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County on February 19, 2024.

Tyler D. Bailey, Esquire Bailey Law Firm, LLC 1430 Richland Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2024-CP-10-00070

Ameris Bank, Plaintiff, v. Rachel Cameron Bogan; TD Bank USA, N.A., Defendant(s).

SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-inEquity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES

All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the Personal Representative indicated below and also file subject claims on Form #371ES with Irvin G. Condon, Probate Judge of Charleston County, 84 Broad Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401, before the expiration of 8 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or one year from the date of death, whichever date is earlier, or else thereafter such claims shall be and are forever barred.

Estate of: THOMAS NESBITT EDDINS, III 2024-ES-10-0684

DOD: 3/27/24

Pers. Rep: THOMAS N. EDDINS, IV 6046 VICKERY BLVD. DALLAS, TX 75206

Atty: ANDREW E. RHEA, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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Estate of: BRUCE ERVIN SKIDMORE 2024-ES-10-0692

DOD: 3/27/24

Pers. Rep: KATHERINE R. SKIDMORE AKA KATHERINE ROBERTSON SKIDMORE 1 BISHOP GADSDEN WAY, #349 CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Atty: ANDREW E. RHEA, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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Estate of: JUANITA ALICIA SCHUTT 2024-ES-10-0725

DOD: 3/21/24

Pers. Rep: ANNETTE S. BASS 1952 SANDCROFT DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29407

Atty: JOSEPH W. GINN, III, ESQ. 3842 LEEDS AVE., #2 CHARLESTON, SC 29405

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Estate of: HATTIE M. WARING

2024-ES-10-0726

DOD: 3/27/24

Pers. Rep: MARILYN SONJA COAXUM PO BOX 909 ST. STEPHEN, SC 29479

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2024-DR-10-739

LEAH A. JENKINS, Plaintiff, vs. ORLANDO K.A. BLOWE, JR., Defendants.

SUMMONS

TO: THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to Answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, Tyla N. Bowman, Esquire within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you, not counting the day of service, If you fail to submit your Answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

TYLA N. BOWMAN, ESQUIRE Attorney for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 63384 North Charleston, SC 29419-2252

T: (843) 300-0373 F: (843) 273-8481 E tyla@bowman-law.net March 11, 2024 North Charleston, SC 3

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on January 8, 2024.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210

Phone (803) 454-3540

Fax (803) 454-3541

Attorneys for Plaintiff

DR., #204 CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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Estate of: MARGARET JEANETTE TETTERTON 2024-ES-10-0763

DOD: 4/12/24

Pers. Rep: TERRI RENEE BRADFORD 2771 LAFAYETTE DR. THOMPSONS STATION, TN 37179

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Estate of: LOIS B. O’CONNOR AKA LOIS KITCHENS O’CONNOR, LOIS MAXINE BURTON O’CONNOR 2024-ES-10-0764

DOD: 3/8/24

Pers. Rep: GREGORY HOWARD KITCHENS 4 PITT ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401 Atty: DAVID H. KUNES, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2024-CP-10-00031

SOLICITOR, NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Plaintiff, vs. 43.30 grams of Cocaine, 32.71 grams of Cocaine Base, 68.10 grams of Marijuana, 0.29 grams of Methamphetamine, 5 Scales, one Shadow Systems 9mm handgun, one Diamondback 9mm handgun, 5 cell phones, One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars Zero Cents ($1,528.00) in US Currency, and Eight Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars Zero Cents ($885.00) in US Currency, Defendant

AMENDED SUMMONS AND NOTICE

To: Brandon R. Cummings 15 Dewey St Charleston, SC 29403

ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES

All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the Personal Representative indicated below and also file subject claims on Form #371ES with Irvin G. Condon, Probate Judge of Charleston County, 84 Broad Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401, before the expiration of 8 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or one year from the date of death, whichever date is earlier, or else thereafter such claims shall be and are forever barred.

Estate of: WILLIAM FRANCIS BENDT

2024-ES-10-0730

DOD: 3/15/24

Pers. Rep: DAVID A. BENDT

360 HUNTLEY DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29407

Pers. Rep: WILLIAM LARRY BENDT 13 DOLMANE DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29407

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Estate of: KENNETH HUGH WILSON 2024-ES-10-0744

DOD: 3/22/24

Pers. Rep: JESSICA KELLY

146 TEDFORD DR. LONGMEADOW, MA 01106

Atty: CHRISTOPHER D. LIZZI, ESQ.

2170 ASHLEY PHOSPHATE RD., #402 NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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Estate of: KARL J. KARNAKY, JR. 2024-ES-10-0755

DOD: 2/29/24

Pers. Rep: ALISSA KARNAKY

2525 MARSHALL PKWY. MADISON, WI 53713

Atty: SUSAN A. TESCHNER, ESQ.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint for Forfeiture in this proceeding, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint for Forfeiture on the undersigned attorney at 180 Lockwood Blvd., Charleston, South Carolina within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service, and, if you fail to Answer the Complaint for Forfeiture within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint and Forfeiture of the subject property will be ordered.

/s Steven Ruemelin, Esq. Charleston Police Department 180 Lockwood Blvd. Charleston, SC 29403 (843) 720-3787 Attorney for Plaintiff

Charleston, South Carolina May 9th 2024

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2024-CP-10-00031

SOLICITOR, NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, Plaintiff, vs.

43.30 grams of Cocaine, 32.71 grams of Cocaine Base, 68.10 grams of Marijuana, 0.29 grams of Methamphetamine, 5 Scales, one Shadow Systems 9mm handgun, one Diamondback 9mm handgun, 5 cell phones, One Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars Zero Cents ($1,528.00) in US Currency, and Eight Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars Zero Cents ($885.00) in US Currency, Defendant

NOTICE TO: ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED PROPERTY

TAKE NOTICE that the original Summons and Complaint for Forfeiture in the above entitled action were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on January 4th, 2024, the subject and prayer of which is to obtain civil forfeiture of property named above.

/s Steven Ruemelin, Esq. Charleston Police Department 180 Lockwood Blvd. Charleston, SC 29403 (843) 720-3787 Attorney for Plaintiff Charleston, South Carolina May 9th 2024

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2024-CP-10-01486

QUEEN OWENS, Petitioner,

v. JAMES OWENS, JR., Deceased, JAMES OWENS, III., JAIME OWENS, and JOHN DOE, MARY ROE, adults, RICHARD ROE and JANE DOE; infants, persons under disability, if any, including those persons who might be in the military and covered under the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Relief Act, fictitious names designating the unknown heirs, devisees, distributes, issue, executors, administrators, successors or assigns of above name defendants, and all other persons known or claiming any right, title, stake in or lien upon the real estate described in the Complaint herein. Respondents.

SUMMONS

TO: THE RESPONDENTS/ DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint/Petition in this action, a copy of which is served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Petitioner, or her attorney, Charlie L. Whirl, Esquire, at his office, 2112 Commander Road, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, within thirty (30) days after service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Petitioner in this action will apply to the Court for judgement by default for the relief demanded in this Complaint and will further apply to the Court to have you placed in default shall be rendered.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons and Petition/Complaint, the Petitioner may move for a general Order of Reference in this case to the Master-in-Equity or Special Referee so authorized and empowered to enter a Final Judgement in this case.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Lis Pendens, Summons, and Complaint in this action were filed or will be filed on March 19, 2024, at the Charleston County Courthouse, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been commenced and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas for County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, upon the Complaint/Suit To Quiet Title of the Petitioner above named against the Respondents above named for the purpose of determining the interests of the Petitioner and the interests of the Respondents in the parcel of land hereinafter described, and is brought under

the provisions of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws; Section 15-67-10, et. seq. (known as the Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act), for the Purpose of obtaining a Decree establishing that the Petitioner and certain of the Respondents above named be declared the owners in fee simple, having good and marketable title to herein below described property. That the premises to be affected by the said Complaint/Suit To Quiet Title in the action hereby commenced was, at the time of the filing of this Lis Pendens described as follows:

ALL that piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being on John’s Island, Charleston County, State aforesaid, containing one (1) acre, more or less, as shown on a plat of this land made by McCrady Bros. & Cheves, January, 1914.

BUTTING and BOUNDING

North by lands of L. Gervais and A. Smith on the East by lands of A. Smith and A. Brown; on the South by lands of A. Brown and land formerly of John Lewis Gervais, on the West by land formerly of John Lewis Gervais and lands of L. Gervais. The premises are now two tracts due to the construction of Old Pond Road which bisects the premises; being tax parcels TMS 3 283-00-00186 and TMS# 283-00-00-198.

TMS# 283-00-00-186

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM

YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE that an Order dated March 22, 2024, and on file in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, George E. Counts, Esquire, whose office address is 27 Gamecock Avenue, Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29407, was appointed Guardian Ad Litem for such of the Defendants as may be minors, infants, person, in the military within the meaning of Title 50 United States Code commonly referred to as the Soldier’s and Sailors Relief Act of 1940, incompetents or persons under other type of disability, unless said Defendants, or someone on their behalf, shall procure the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem on or before the thirtieth (30) day after the last publication of the Summons herein.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REFER TO THE MASTER IN EQUITY

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned attorney on behalf of the Plaintiff herein, will move for an order, thirty (30) days from the date of service, to refer the above - entitled matter to the Master-In-Equity for Charleston County, to take testimony and issue a Final Decree. Any appeal from the judgment by the MasterIn-Equity shall be made directly to the Supreme Court.

s/Charlie L Whirl

CHARLIE L. WHIRL 2112 Commander Road North Charleston, SC 29405 (843) 566-9705 – Telephone cwhirl2112@gmail.com – Email ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2023-CP-10-01997

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., Plaintiff,

-vsWilliam C. Venning a/k/a William Venning; Oakwood Acceptance Corporation, LLC f/k/a Oakwood Acceptance Corporation; South Carolina Federal Credit Union; and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE 6310-23-0014

BY VIRTUE of a judgment

heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. William C. Venning a/k/a William Venning; Oakwood Acceptance Corporation, LLC f/k/a Oakwood Acceptance Corporation; South Carolina Federal Credit Union; and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles I, Mikell Scarborough, Master in Equity, for Charleston County, will sell on June 4, 2024 at 11:00 am, at the Front Entrance of County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC, to the highest bidder:

All that lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Christ Church Parish, Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as Lot B and containing 0.70 acres as per plat of George D. Sample, P.E. & L.S., of ``Plat Showing Subdivision of a Tract of Land Owned by the Estate of William McKnight into Four Lots``, which plat was dated July 29, 1974 and recorded March 12, 1975 in Plat Book AE, Page 66 of the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County.

Butting, bounding, measuring and containing as per the aforementioned plat.

Derivation: This being the identical property conveyed to William Venning by deed of Benjamin McKnight, et at., dated March 28, 1975 and recorded April 24, 1975 in the Office of the R.M.C. for Charleston County in Deed Book P106 at Page 40.

TMS #: 558-00-00-181 (lot) MH00052983 1729 Labor Camp Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Mobile Home: 2007 SOUTH VIN DSDAL48626AB

SUBJECT TO CHARLESTON COUNTY TAXES

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff’s debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder).

Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

That a personal or deficiency judgment being waived, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 8.900%per annum.

s/B. Lindsay Crawford, IV B. Lindsay Crawford, III (SC Bar# 6510) Theodore von Keller (SC Bar# 5718) B. Lindsay Crawford, IV (SC Bar#

101707)

Charley F. MacInnis (SC Bar# 104326)

Jason Hunter (SC Bar# 101501) Eric H. Nelson (SC Bar# 104712)

Crawford & von Keller, LLC

P.O. Box 4216

1640 St. Julian Place (29204) Columbia, SC 29240

Phone: 803-790-2626

Email: court@crawfordvk.com Attorneys for Plaintiff

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2023-CP-10-04121

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company

Plaintiff, -vsAnna Matthews; City of Charleston Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company vs. Anna Matthews; City of Charleston, I, Mikell Scarborough, Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on June 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at the Front Entrance of County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC, to the highest bidder.

All that lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being on Johns Island, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and known and designated as Lot Fourteen-B (14B), Block A, on a plat of a portion of Dunmovin Subdivision by E. M. Seabrook Jr., Inc. CE and LS dated October 28, 1964, which plat is duly recorded in the Charleston County RMC Office in Plat Book T, Page 45. Said plat being of such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as are shown and delineated on said plat.

Derivation: Being the same property conveyed to the Mortgagor herein by Woodrow W. Blizzard by deed dated and recorded October 1, 2001 in Book R383 at Page 17.

TMS #: 279-14-00-056

3581 Spence Street Johns Island, SC 29455

SUBJECT TO CHARLESTON COUNTY TAXES

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff’s debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder).

Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

A personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded by the Plaintiff, the sale of the subject property will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to Section 15-39-720, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976; provided, however, that the Court recognizes the option reserved by the Plaintiff to

waive such deficiency judgment prior to the sale, and notice is given that the Plaintiff may waive in writing the deficiency judgment prior to the sale; and that should the Plaintiff elect to waive a deficiency judgment, without notice other than the announcement at the sale and notice in writing to the debtor defendant(s) that a deficiency judgment has been waived and that the sale will be final, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date.

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.62500% per annum.

Mikell Scarborough Master in Equity for Charleston County

CRAWFORD & VON KELLER, LLC

B. Lindsay Crawford, III (SC Bar# 6510)

Theodore von Keller (SC Bar# 5718)

B. Lindsay Crawford, IV (SC Bar# 101707)

Charley F. MacInnis (SC Bar# 104326)

Jason Hunter (SC Bar# 101501)

Eric H. Nelson (SC Bar# 104712)

Gregory Preston Cowan (SC Bar# 100299)

Crawford & von Keller, LLC P.O. Box 4216

1640 St. Julian Place (29204) Columbia, SC 29240

Phone: 803-790-2626

Email: court@crawfordvk.com Attorneys for Plaintiff

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

This copyright notice informs the potential user of the name JAMYAH DOMINQUE DOUGLASS and all its derivatives that is intended as pertaining to me, jamyah douglass el, an American State National, In Propria Persona Sui Juris, Proprio Solo, Proprio Heredes, that any unauthorized use thereof without my express, prior, written permission signifies the user’s consent for becoming the debtor on a self executing UCC Financial Statement in the amount of $500,000 per unauthorized use of the name used with the intent of obligating me, plus costs, plus triple damages.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 2024-CP-2570

Ray Deas, Henry Lawrence, Jr., Rovenia Lawrence Shaw, Lawanda Lawrence Glearas, Marcia Lawrence Edwards, Sophia Lawrence Simmons Cynthia Lawrence, Plaintiffs

-v-

Rebecca Bradley Jones, aka Rebecca Bradley Rouse, Keith Bradley, and JOHN DOE, adults and RICHARD ROE, infants, insane persons and incompetents, being fictitious names, designating as a class, any person or entity who may be an heir, distribute, devisee, legatee, widow, widower, assignee, administrator, executor) personal representative, creditor, successor issue, and alienee of Louis Bradley, aka Lewis Bradley, Lewis Bradley, Jr., Vivian Bradley Lawrence, deceased and all other persons or legal entities in the military or under legal disability, known and unknown,

owning, having and claiming) any right, title, claim, interest, equity or estate in the parcel of land described in the Complaint herein or any part thereof.

Defendants,

SUMMONS (Non-Jury) QUIET TITLE and PARTITION REFER TO MASTER IN EQUITY

TO: THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer, upon the subscriber, at his office situated and located at 7395 Hwy 162, P.O.B ox 1563, Hollywood, South Carolina 29449, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated: 5/18/24

Charleston, South Carolina LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is now pending in the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, pursuant to the provisions of Title 15, Chapters 53 and 67, South Carolina Code of Laws for 1976, as amended, commonly known as the “Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act” for the purposes of determining adverse claims, if any, against the parcel of land hereinafter described; to adjudge and declare that the Plaintiffs are tenants in common with fee simple title thereto, free and clear of any adverse claims of each and every one of the Defendants joined in the above entitled action and that each and every one of the other Defendants joined herein be declared forever barred from claiming or asserting any right, title, claim, interest, equity or estate in the hereinafter described parcel of land and pursuant to Rule 71 SCRCP for the purpose of declaring that there be a free and clear title of the Plaintiff’s name by and through an Order of this Honorable Court.

THE BELOW DESCRIBED parcel of real estate was at the time of filing of this Lis Pendens, and at the time of the commencement of this action, situated, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and is more particularly described as follows:

ALL THAT certain piece, part, parcel and lot of land and the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being, in Christ Church Parish, School District No.6, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina.

Measuring and containing one half (1/2) acre, more or less.

BUTTING AND BOUNDING as follows: North by lands of Peter Alston, East by land now or formerly of John Ravenel; South by land now or formerly of John Ravenel, west by land now or formerly of Isiah Bennett. This lot being one half acre of a certain tract of land known as Will Ravenel Estate, now John Ravenel in the Eleven Mile Section of Christ Church Parish, School District 6 of Charleston County.

THIS BEING the same property which was conveyed to the late LOUIS BRADLEY, aka LEWIS BRADLEY, by deed of Eloise Dennis, dated October 12, 1943, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book H 44 at page 241.

TMS # 632-00-00-006

Dated this 16 day of May 2024, Charleston, South Carolina.

NOTICE OF FILING

TO: THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to SCRCP 4 e, the original copy of the Summons, Complaint, Notice Nisi, Notice of Filing, Notice of Intent to Refer, Notice of Right of First Refusal and Lis Pendens were filed in the Office of the Clerk, of the Commons Pleas Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, in and for the County of Charleston, located and situated at 100 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina. If YOU DESIRE TO CONTEST, intervene or otherwise respond to these proceedings, you must file a written response thereto within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this Notice, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to contest, intervene or otherwise respond to these proceedings within the time aforesaid, your failure to respond will constitute your consent to the relief requested by the Plaintiffs, and you shall forfeit all of your rights and obligations with respect to the subject property.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that you must file with the clerk of this court your current address and you must advise the clerk of any changes in your address during the pendency of the mentioned proceedings.

Dated: 5/16/24 Charleston, South Carolina

NOTICE NISI

PERSONALLY APPEARED before me, Kenneth Edwards, Esquire, who after being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the attorney for the Plaintiffs in the foregoing action; that the above action is being commenced for the purpose of having it adjudged and declared that the Plaintiffs, Ray Deas, Henry Lawrence Jr., Rovenia Lawrence Shaw, Lawanda Lawrence Glearas, Marcia Lawrence Edwards, Sophia Lawrence Simmons, Cynthia Lawrence are the owners of the parcel of land referred to in the Lis Pendens and Complaint being filed herein, with fee simple title thereto; and among other things, to declare that the Defendants be barred from asserting or claiming any right title, claim, interest in or lien thereon the subject property; as aforesaid; that there has been joined in this cause under the fictitious name of John Doe, adults, and Richard Roe, infants, insane persons and incompetents, being fictitious names, designating as a class any person or legal entity who may be an heir, distribute, legatee, devisee, widow, widower assign, administrator, executor, personal representative, creditor, successor, issue, and alienee of Louis Bradley, aka Lewis Bradley, Lewis Bradley, Jr., Vivian Bradley Lawrence, deceased and all other persons or legal entities in the military or under legal disability, known and unknown, owning, having and claiming any right, title, claim, interest, equity, estate in, or lien upon the parcel of land described in the Complaint, and all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, owning, having and claiming any right, title and interest in the parcel of land described in the Complaint herein or any part thereof.

THE DEPONENT FURTHER SAYS that the names of such parties are unknown to him and to the Plaintiffs; that they cannot after using due diligence, be found within the County of Charleston, the State of South Carolina, or elsewhere; that the place of residence of each and every one of them cannot, with reasonable diligence be ascertained by this Deponent and or the Plaintiffs and their names and places of residence are unknown to them.

FURTHER, DEPONENT SAYS that a cause of action exists against the said Defendants, in that they are all proper and necessary parties to this action relating to real estate situated in Charleston County, State of South Carolina;

that the relief being demanded consists partly in excluding the said Defendants from any interests in or lien thereon; and that this Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

LASTLY, DEPONENT SAYS that the grounds for the said action are set forth in the Complaint herein, that the original copy of which, together with the original copy of the Lis Pendens, Summons, Notice of Intent to Refer and the Notice, Nisi, are being filed simultaneously herewith in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County and that the real property which are the subject matter of this action are more fully and particularly described in this Lis Pendens and in Paragraph Two (2) of the Complaint referred to herein.

NOTICE OF RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL

TO: THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF YOUR FIRST STATUTORY RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL:

“The court shall provide for the non-petitioning joint tenants or tenants in common who are interested in purchasing the property to notify the court of that interest no later than ten (10) days prior to the date set for trial of the case. The non-petitioning joint tenants or tenants in common shall be allowed to purchase the interest in the property as provided in this section whether default has been entered against them or not.” 1976 SC Code of Laws, as amended, section 15-61-25 (A).

Dated: 5/16/24

Charleston, South Carolina

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REFER TO: THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that upon the expiration of thirty (30) days following the service of a copy of the within NOTICE OF INTENT TO REFER upon you, the Plaintiffs intend to and will appear before the Honorable Presiding Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, at the usual place of adjudication and will move His or Her Honor for the entry of an Order referring to the above entitled action to the Master in Equity for Charleston County, with finality of authority to enter final judgment therein, and to provide that should any appeal be taken from the final judgment of the Master in Equity as aforesaid, that such appeal be directly to the Supreme Court of South Carolina or alternatively to the South Carolina Court of Appeals.

KEN EDWARDS LAW OFFICES s/Kenneth Edwards, Esquire Kenneth Edwards, Esquire P.O. Box 1563\ Hollywood, South Carolina 29449 (843) 889-1011 phone Attorney for the Plaintiffs

Dated: 5/16/24 Charleston, South Carolina

PUBLIC AUCTION

The

the personal property.

PUBLIC AUCTION

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated:

Facility 2: 2118 Heriot St. Charleston, SC 29403

6/04/2024 12:15 PM

Jasmine Mitchell

Washing machine and dryer, TV, TV stand, table set, rug, clothing, shoes, toys, kitchen appliances

Facility 3: 1533 Ashley River Rd

Charleston, SC 29407

6/04/2024 12:45 PM

Andrew Davis Boxes, Household, Lawn Equipment

Carlos Rodriguez Furniture

Facility 4: 1540 Meeting Street Rd Charleston, SC 29405

6/04/2024

1:00 PM

Lawrence Livingston Clothes, toys, furniture

Facility 5: 1861 Ashley River Rd. Charleston, SC 29407

6/04/2024

1:15 PM

Shantoya Wright Household goods

Colin Wallace 2 Bedroom Apartment

Renee Douglas Household goods

The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

48580.F51480

Master’s Sale CASE NO. 2023CP1001916

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

CitiMortgage, Inc., PLAINTIFF VERSUS Ricardo Soriano Sanchez; Maricela Melendez Armas; and Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated September 18, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC June 4, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. or shortly thereafter.

ALL that piece, parcel or lot of land, with the buildings thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 33, Block CC, Forest Hills Subdivision, as shown on a plat made by Sigma Engineers, Inc., dated September 28,1973, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book AC, at Page 105. Said lot having such, size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully appear.

TMS #: 404-07-00-207

Current Property Address: 7640 Peggy Dr. North Charleston, SC 29418

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent

of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

Finkel Law Firm LLC (843) 577-5460 FOR INSERTION 05/17/2024, 05/24/2024, 05/31/2024

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO: 2024-CP-10-00693

BEN ROBERT GEIGER, Plaintiff, -vsMAURIO JEVAR KING, Defendant.

SUMMONS (Tort-Automobile) (Jury Trial Requested)

TO: THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED AND DEFENDANT’S ATTORNEY(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to this complaint upon the subscriber, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, excluding the date of such service. IF YOU FAIL TO ANSWER THE COMPLAINT WITHIN THE TIME AFORESAID, PLAINTIFF WILL APPLY TO THE COURT FOR A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT AND ANY OTHER RELIEF DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

GEORGE SINK, P.A. INJURY LAWYERS

s/Robert E. Treacy, Jr. Robert E. Treacy, Jr. SC Bar#12102 Attorney for the Plaintiff 7011 Rivers Avenue, Suite 105 North Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 569-1700 RTreacy@sinklaw.com North Charleston, SC February 8, 2024

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2024-CP-10-01863

Matthew Brian Reindollar, Plaintiff, v. Damon Terrell Heyward, Defendant.

SUMMONS (Jury Trial Demanded)

TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to answer the Complaint in this action. A copy of the Complaint is attached to this Summons and is herewith served upon you. Your answer must be in writing and signed by you or by your attorney and must state your address or the address of your attorney if signed by your attorney. Your answer must be served upon the undersigned attorneys for the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of service at 12019 Ocean Highway, P.O. Box 1885,

Pawleys Island, South Carolina 29585. YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE FURTHER that, if you fail to appear and defend and fail to answer the Complaint as required by this Summons within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

HOPKINS LAW FIRM, LLC

s/ J. Clay Hopkins J. Clay Hopkins (SC Bar #102053) clay@hopkinsfirm.com

Dorie L. Sapp (SC Bar #103921) dorie@hopkinsfirm.com

171 Church Street, Suite 160 Charleston, South Carolina 29401 (843) 314-4202 – Telephone (843) 314-9365 – Facsimile

Attorneys for Plaintiff

April 9, 2024

Charleston, South Carolina

hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master-in-Equity/Special Referee for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity/Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCACR, effective June 1, 1999.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you.

NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, PLAINTIFF, vs. Harold M Southworth; Bonny M Southworth; The United States of America, by and through its Agency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development; South Carolina Department of Revenue; Virginia W Barbour and if Virginia W Barbour be deceased then any children and heirs at law to the Estate of Virginia W Barbour, distributees and devisees at law to the Estate of Virginia W Barbour, and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe, DEFENDANT(S)

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE)

C/A NO: 2024-CP-10-01628

DEFICIENCY WAIVED

TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm LLP, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service

PERSONALLY.

Hutchens Law Firm LLP

P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 Firm Case No.: 19929 - 95538

Master’s Sale Case No. 2023-CP-10-05381

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Movement Mortgage, LLC, PLAINTIFF, vs. Santonio S Miller; William L. Hall and if William L. Hall be deceased then any child and heir at law to the Estate of William L. Hall distributees and devisees at law to the Estate of William L. Hall and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe, DEFENDANT(S)

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 10th day of April, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 4th day of June, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

John S. Kay, Esquire Telephone: 803-726-2700

FOR INSERTION

May 17, 2024, May 24, 2024, May 31, 2024

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale Case No. 2023-CP-10-01367

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

issuance of insurance under the National Housing Act, the United States federal right of redemption is deemed waived under 12 U.S.C. Section 1701K and (4) and the United States has waived their redemption rights in their answer filed in this case.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court on March 27, 2024 and the Amended Summons and Complaint were filed on April 18, 2024.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT(S) IN MILITARY SERVICE

TO UNKNOWN OR KNOWN DEFENDANTS THAT MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALL BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED that Plaintiff’s attorney has applied for the appointment of an attorney to represent you. If you fail to apply for the appointment of an attorney to represent you within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you Plaintiff’s appointment will be made absolute with no further action from Plaintiff.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 18, BLOCK X, WOODVIEW MANOR SUBDIVISION, ALL AS IS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON A PLAT ENTITLED: “WOODSIDE MANOR AND WOODVIEW MANOR, CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C.”, WHICH PLAT WAS MADE BY E.M. SEABROOK, JR., INC., DATED NOVEMBER 30, 1972, AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, IN PLAT BOOK AB, AT PAGE 93; SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, DIMENSIONS, BUTTINGS AND BOUNDINGS AS WILL BY REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT MORE FULLY APPEAR.

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SANTONIO S. MILLER BY DEED OF WILLIAM L. HALL DATED OCTOBER 27, 2021 AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 18, 2021 IN BOOK 1053 AT PAGE 848, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

4492 Jenwood Street Ladson, SC 29456 TMS# 3880200085

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if

Village Capital & Investment, LLC, PLAINTIFF, vs. Spencer Graham and if Spencer Graham be deceased then any children and heirs at law to the Estate of Spencer Graham, distributees and devisees at law to the Estate of Spencer Graham, and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Suzette D Graham; Cynthia Graham; Earl S Graham; Catherine Thomas; Paul Graham, Jr a/k/a Paul Graham III; The United States of America, by and through its Agency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, DEFENDANT(S)

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 19th day of June, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 4th day of June, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and being known and designated as Lot 11, Block F, North Forest Acres Subdivision, as shown and designated on a plat by Herbert A. Niemeyer, Jr., C.E. and L.S. #3491, entitled “Plat of Lots 5-14, Block “F”, North Forest Acres, City of Charleston, owned by A & W Land Company, Inc.” which said plat is dated May 6, 1974 and recorded June 13, 1974, in Plat Book AD, Page 43 of the RMC Office for Charleston County. The said lot having such size, shape metes, bounds and dimensions as shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete and full description.

TOGETHER with a 2000 Fleetwood Mobile Home, VIN# GAFLZ39A&B13835F212 located thereon.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed unto Spencer Graham by virtue of a Deed from Aprile C. Hiott dated March 31, 2000 and recorded April 04, 2000 in Book F345 at Page 104 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

16 Martin Luther King Boulevard Charleston, SC 29407

TMS# 350-04-00-089

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Since the mortgage lien of the United States derives from

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY John S. Kay, Esquire Telephone: 803-726-2700

FOR INSERTION

May 17, 2024, May 24, 2024, May 31, 2024

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF CHARLESTON

GTE Federal Credit Union DBA GTE Financial, PLAINTIFF, vs. Allen Benware, III; LeAnne M Benware; Dividend Solar Finance LLC; South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, DEFENDANT(S)

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE)

C/A NO: 2024-CP-10-01439 DEFICIENCY WAIVED TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm LLP, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master-in-Equity/Special Referee for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity/Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCACR, effective June 1, 1999.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL

DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you.

NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court on March 15, 2024.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection.

IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 Firm Case No: 19592 - 93578

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO. 2024-CP-10-02144

THOMAS C. MAHON, Plaintiff, v. JOHN J. KOEHLER, a deceased person, his heirs-at-law, personal representatives, successors, and assigns and spouses if any they have and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real estate described in the Complaint, commonly known as: 15-C Par Drive Charleston County, South Carolina TMS Number: 358-03-00-040 and also any unknown adults and those persons as who may be in the military service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe and DEBORAH S. KOEHLER, Defendants.

SUMMONS & NOTICE

To the Defendants above-named: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at his office at: 925 Wappoo Road, Suite B, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days, after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive if the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-in-Equity or Special Referee for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rule of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity or Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case.

NOTICE OF FILING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Notice, Complaint and Lis Pendens were filed on April 24th, 2024, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on April 25th, 2024 and the Order of Publication was filed on May 15th, 2024 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, State of South Carolina.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that Carl B. Hubbard, Esquire of 2201 Middle Street, Box 15, Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina 29482 has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability or in the Service of the Military by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston County, dated April 25th, 2024 and the said appointment shall become absolute 30 days after the final publication of this Notice, unless such Defendants, or anyone in their behalf shall procure a proper person to be appointed Guardian ad Litem of them within 30 days after the final publication of this Notice.

THE PURPOSE of this action is to clear the title to the subject real property described as follows:

ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the subdivision known as Shadowmoss Plantation, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina and shown and designated as Lot 25, Southport Greens at Shadowmoss Plantation, Charleston County, South Carolina, on a plat by George A.Z. Johnson, Jr., Inc. dated November 25th, 1985 and recorded December 19th, 1985, in Plat Book BG at Page 98 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings, more or less, as are shown on said plat.

TMS # 358-03-00-040

s/Jeffrey T. Spell

Jeffrey T. Spell 925 Wappoo Road, Suite B Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (843) 452-3553 jeff@jeffspell.com Attorney for Plaintiff

May 15th, 2024

Date

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2024-CP-10-01054

KOK KON CHAU, Plaintiff,

vs. FLORENCE P. HIOTT aka Florence P. Hiott Colson, BOBBY G. HIOTT, RUTH H. NIX, EDWARD A. HIOTT, RICKEY L., HIOTT, and if any of them be deceased, then JOHN DOE, adults, and RICHARD ROE, infants, insane persons, incompetents, and persons in the Military of the United States of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown person or persons who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of any named Defendant who is deceased, and

PEGGY L. GARAFOLA, deceased, and any or all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the parcel of real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Compliant filed herein, and EMBRO LLC, Defendants.

SUMMONS

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon John J. Dodds III at his office located at 858 Lowcountry Blvd., Suite 101, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FILING

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Lis Pendens, Notice and Complaint in the above action were filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on February 26, 2024.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff against the Defendants to quiet title to the parcel of real property hereinafter described (“Subject Property”) and to establish ownership of the Subject Property in the name of Plaintiff by virtue of a Tax Deed. The property which is the subject of this action was at the commencement of this action and is now situate in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and is more fully described as follows: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Ravenel, Charleston County, South Carolina, and known and designated as Lot X, containing 0.69 of an acre in the Town of Ravenel, as shown on a plat by Harold A. Moore, Surveyor, dated July 15, 1971, and recorded in the Register’s Office for Charleston County, South Carolina (“ROD”) in Plat Book O, at Page 78; said lot having such metes, bounds, courses, distances, measuring and containing and having such location as will more fully and at large appear by reference to said Plat. Being the same property conveyed to Embro LLC by Tax Deed, dated February 4, 2014, and recorded in the ROD on February 14, 2014, in Book 0388, Page 506. ALSO, being the same property to Plaintiff by Tax Deed, dated March 20, 2019, and recorded in the ROD on March 28, 2019, in Book 0786, Page 195.

T.M.S. #: 187-00-00-164

NOTICE TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

You will please take notice that by Consent Order filed in the Clerk’s Office on April 25, 2024, Walter R. Kaufmann, Esquire, PO Box 459, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465-0459, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the unknown Defendants whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military of The United State of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown persons or legal entities of any kind, who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of Florence P. Hiott aka Florence P. Hiott Colson, Bobby G. Hiott, Ruth H. Nix and Peggy L. Garafola, all deceased, and any and

all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein; such appointment to become absolute unless the said Defendants or someone in their behalf shall procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem on or before the thirtieth (30) day after the last publication of the Summons herein.

John J. Dodds, III 858 Lowcountry Blvd., Suite 101 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (P) (843) 881-6530 john@cisadodds.com

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CHARLESTON CASE NO.: 2024-CP-10-01051

JERRY B. SATTERFIELD, JR., Plaintiff, vs. DAVID SMITH AND DOROTHY SMITH, and if any of them be deceased, then JOHN DOE, adults, and RICHARD ROE, infants, insane persons, incompetents, and persons in the Military of the United States of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown person or persons who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of any named Defendant who is deceased, and TENA GERMAN AND GEORGE GERMAN, both deceased, and any or all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the parcel of real real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein, Defendants.

SUMMONS

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon John J. Dodds III at his office located at 858 Lowcountry Blvd., Suite 101, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FILING

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Lis Pendens, Notice and Complaint in the above action were filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on February 26, 2024.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff against the Defendants to quiet title to the parcel of real property hereinafter described (“Subject Property”) and to establish ownership of the Subject Property in the name of Plaintiff by virtue of a Tax Deed. The property is located in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and is more fully described as follows: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land containing One (1) acre, situate, lying and being in School District No. 1, St. James Santee Parish, State of South Carolina Charleston County, butting, bounding and measuring as follows: North by Society Road, 100 feet; East by lands, now or formerly, of Clearow Jones and Nathaniel Jones, 435 feet;

South by lands, now or formerly, of Clearow Jones and Nathaniel Jones, 100 feet; West by lands, now or formerly, of Ronell Green, 435 feet BEING the same property conveyed to David Smith and Dorothy Smith by deed from Tena German, dated July 31, 1948, and recorded in the Register’s Office for charleston County, South Carolina (“ROD”) on August 3, 1948, in Book P-49, Page 333. ALSO, being the same property conveyed to Jerry B. Satterfield, Jr. by Tax Deed, dated April 5, 2023, and recorded in the Register’s Office on April 11, 2023, in Book 1172, Page 809. T.M.S. #: 764-00-00-332.

NOTICE TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

You will please take notice that by Consent Order filed in the Clerk’s Office on April25, 2024, Walter R. Kaufmann, Esquire, PO Box 459, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465-0459, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the unknown Defendants whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military of The United State of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown persons or legal entities of any kind, who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of Teena German and George German, both deceased, David Smith and/or Dorothy Smith, if either or both be deceased, and any and all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein; such appointment to become absolute unless the said Defendants or someone in their behalf shall procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem on or before the thirtieth (30) day after the last publication of the Summons herein.

John J. Dodds, III 858 Lowcountry Blvd., Suite 101 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (P) (843) 881-6530 john@cisadodds.com

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2023-CP-10-05061

MARGARETTE L. KENNEDY, JIMMIE LESESNE aka Jimmie La’Saine, AND THERESIA LA’SAINE-ALSTON, Plaintiffs, vs. AARON LA’SAINE, TIMOTHY KIZER JR., TYRONE KIZER, TIMEKA KIZER, GEANETTS LASAINE, PATRICIA MYERSTUESDAY, CHARLOTTE T. MYERS, SHEILA MYERS, ERNESTINE MYERS, ANDREA L. MYERS, JOHN DOE, adults, and RICHARD ROE, infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military service of The United States of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown person or persons or legal entity of any kind, who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, leatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of any of the said Defendants, if any be deceased, and SAMBO SIMMONS, CHARLES LASAINE aka Charlie Lesesne, ANDREW LA’SAINE Sr. aka Andrew Lasane, ELOUISE M. LA’SANE aka Elouise M. LaSaine, ANDREW LA’SAINE JR. aka Andrew Lasaine, RAYMOND LA’SAINE aka Raymond Lasaine,CHARLOTTE L. LEACH, CHRISTIAN CHRISTOPHER

LA’SAINE aka Christian Julius Lesane, SHAMEEN MYZEL fka Richard Meyers Jr., HENRY LA’SAINE, CHARLES LA’SANE aka Charles Lasaine, THELMA L. KIZER, JOSEPHINE L. MYERS and WILLIAM MAZYCK, all of whom are deceased, and any and all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the parcels of real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein, Defendants.

SUMMONS

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon John J. Dodds III at his office located at 858 Lowcountry Blvd., Suite 101, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FILING

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Lis Pendens, Notice and Complaint in the above action were filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on October13, 2023.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiffs against the Defendants to quiet title to, and partition by sale, real property hereinafter described (“Subject Property”) and to establish ownership of the Subject Property in the name of the lawful heirs of Charles Lasaine aka Charles Lesesne. The property which is the subject of this action was at the commencement of this action and is now situate in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and is more fully described as follows: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being off Old Collins Creek Road, St. James Santee Parish, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, containing four (4) acres, more or less. BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to Charlie Lesesne by deed of Philip P. Mazyck, Executor of Last Will and Testament of William Mazyck, dated March 5, 1908, and recorded in the Register’s Office for Charleston County on April 20, 1911 in Book D-026, at Page 118.

TMS#: 802-00-00-033

NOTICE TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

You will please take notice that by Consent Order filed in the Clerk’s Office on May 16, 2024, Walter R. Kaufmann, Esquire, PO Box 459, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465-0459, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the unknown Defendants whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military of The United State of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown persons or legal entities of any kind, who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of Sambo Simmons, Charles Lasaine aka Charles Lesesne, Andrew La’Saine Sr. aka Andrew Lasane, Elouise M. La’Sane aka Elouise M. LaSaine, Andrew LaSaine Jr. aka Andrew Lasaine, Raymond La’Saine aka Raymond Lasaine, Charlotte L. Leach, Christian Christopher La’Saine aka Christian

Julius Lesane, Shameen Myzel fka Richard Myers Jr., Henry La’Saine, Charles La’Sane aka Charles Lasaine, Thelma L. Kizer, Josephine L. Myers and William Mazyck, all deceased, and any and all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein; such appointment to become absolute unless the said Defendants or someone in their behalf shall procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem on or before the thirtieth (30) day after the last publication of the Summons herein.

John J. Dodds, III 858 Lowcountry Blvd. Suite 101 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (P) (843) 881-6530 john@cisadodds.com

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

To all persons claiming an interest in: 1993-13’6”-BOSTONWHALER14JETB-BWCGB241E393.

RONALD KRCELIC will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/ outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 734-3699. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue a clear title.

Case No.: 20230726950563

Notice of Master In Equity Sale 2022-CP-10-04020 Deficiency Waived BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, heretofore issued in the case of United Bank, Successor By Merger To Crescom Bank against Richard W. Lingenfelter , I, the undersigned, as Master In Equity for Charleston County, will sell on June 4, 2024 at 11 o’clock a.m. at the Charleston County Public Services Building, Third Floor Room B339, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC. to the highest bidder:

Legal Description: ALL THAT CERTAIN APARTMENT, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN OTRANTO SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING KNOWN AS “APARTMENT NUMBER 2183 PALERMO PLACE IN BUILDING 17 OF OTRANTO CLUB VILLAGE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME III, PHASE II, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BY REFERENCE TO MASTER DEED ESTABLISHED SAID HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME; SAID MASTER DEED DATED APRIL 27, 1984 AND RECORDED APRIL 27, 1984 IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN DEED BOOK S-136, PAGE 809, AND AMENDED JULY 30, 1984. SAID AMENDMENT RECORDED JULY 30, 1984 IN DEED BOOK A-139, PAGE 264 OF THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Together with all and singular improvements thereon and the rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any way appertaining; all the rents, issues, and profits thereof (provided, however that, unless otherwise agreed, the Mortgagor shall be entitled to collect and retain the said rents, issues, and profits until default hereunder); and including all heating, plumbing, and lighting fixtures and equipment now or hereafter attached to or used in connection with the real

estate herein described

TMS No.: 485-00-00-148

Property Address: 2183 Palermo Place North Charleston, SC 29406

Derivation: BEING the same property conveyed to Mortgagor herein by deed of Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation dated July 21, 2014 and recorded August 26, 2014 in Book 0425 at Page 550, ROD Office for Charleston County.

TERMS OF SALE: For cash. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and the successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff therein, does, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master In Equity for Charleston County, a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers should fail to comply with the terms of sale within thirty (30) days, the Master In Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser who shall comply with the terms of sale shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the legal rate of interest. Purchaser is to pay for Deed Stamps and costs of recording the Deed.

As a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of sale as provided by law in such cases.

If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s representative does not appear at the scheduled sale of the abovereferenced property, then the sale of the property will be null, void and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day.

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, CHARLESTON COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES.

Mikell R. Scarborough Master In Equity, Charleston County 2nd day of May, 2024

LAW OFFICE OF STEVEN B. LICATA, P.C. 311 Bird Island Rd. Ridgeway, South Carolina 29130 (803) 337-0467 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale

1-800-Pack-Rat (SCCharleston-5472) 7704 South Rail Road Charleston, SC 29420 877-774-1537

Tenant: Unit # Tibbs, Connie 801959 Tibbs, Connie D56125 Wright, Rhonda D60057

1-800-Pack-Rat (SCCharleston-5472), 7704 South Rail Road, Charleston, SC 29420, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the units above. All these items of personal property are being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on 5/30/2024 at 10:00 AM in order to collect the amounts due from you. The sale will take place on www.storagetreasures.com from 5/30/2024 to 6/6/2024 at 12:00 PM

Master’s Sale Case

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Citibank, N.A., not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee on behalf of EFMT 2023-1, PLAINTIFF, VERSUS Majestic Investment Group LLC; PIC Fund I, LLC; , DEFENDANTS.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 15th day of April, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 4th day of June, 2024 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, together with the improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina known and designated as Lot “New Lot 132” on that certain plat entitled: “Plat showing lot line adjustment between Lot 131, TMS 472-09-00-157 containing 0.150 acres and Lot 132, TMS 472-0900-158 containing 0.149 acres, Highland Terrace Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book H Page 134, described in the office of register of Deeds for Charleston County in Deed Book 0592 at Page 823, into new Lot 131 containing 0.132 acres and new Lot 132 containing 0.167 acres, located in the City of North Charleston, Charleston County SC, owned by Kenneth J. Nelson and Kathy Sass-Nelson” dated June 7, 2021 and recorded July 13, 2021 in Book S21 at Page 0143 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County.

Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings, as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

This conveyance is made subject to any restrictions, reservations, zoning ordinances or easements that may appear of record on the recorded plats or on the premises.

SUBJECT to assessments, Charleston Ad Valorem Taxes, any and all restrictions, easements, covenants and rights-of-way of record, and any other senior encumbrances.

This being the same property conveyed to Majestic Investment Group LLC, a South Carolina Limited Liability Company by deed of Kathy Sass-Nelson dated July 22, 2021 and recorded August 18, 2021 in Deed Book 1023 Page 864 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County.

TMS # 472-09-00-158 Case#: 2023CP1004610

Current Property Address: 5309 Good Street North Charleston, SC 29406

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, certified funds in the amount of five per cent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same

terms as above set out. IF for any reason the Plaintiff’s agent does not appear to bid at the sale, the sale will be deemed canceled. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

Brian P. Yoho (803) 744-4444

013225-03643 2023CP1004610

FOR INSERTION 5/17/24, 5/24/24, 5/31/24

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

ON A PLAT OF THE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS NAFAIR ADDITION, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK F, PAGE 63; THE SAID LOT IN GENERAL HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS, MORE OR LESS , AS WILL BY REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT MORE APPEAR, AND BEING BOUNDED AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT; THE SAID LOT BEING CONVEYED HAVING SUCH ACTUAL SIZE, SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS AS AN ACTUAL SURVEY OF SAID LOT WILL SHOW.

SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD.

SUBJECT to assessments, Charleston Ad Valorem Taxes, any and all restrictions, easements, covenants and rights-of-way of record, and any other senior encumbrances.

This being the same piece of property conveyed to James Rutledge and Betty Ann Rutledge by deed form Jebco Properties dated December 6, 1999 and recorded December 7, 1999 in Book 338 at Page 782 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County. Subsequently, Betty Ann Rutledge died on October 28, 2009, leaving the subject property to her heirs or devisees, namely, James Rutledge, Wanda Davis, Gwendolyn Rutledge, Tedra Rutledge and LaTiashia Rutledge; subsequently, James Rutledge died intestate on January 11, 2023, leaving the subject property to his heirs or devisees, namely, Wanda Davis, Gwendolyn Rutledge, Tedra Rutledge and LaTashia Rutledge Wallace, as is more fully preserved in the Probate records for Charleston County, in Case No. 2023ES1000285.

TMS # 4691100090 Case#: 2023CP1004609

Current Property Address: 2126 Captain Ave North Charleston, SC 29405

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Master’s Sale Case No.: 2023CP1004609

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as indenture trustee, for the holders of the CIM Trust 2021-R1, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2021-R1, PLAINTIFF, VERSUS Wanda Davis, Individually; Wanda Davis, as Personal Representative of The Estate of James Rutledge; Gwendolyn Rutledge; Tedra Rutledge; LaTashia Rutledge Wallace; OneMain Financial, Inc.; DEFENDANTS.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 10th day of April, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 4th day of June, 2024 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 149,

Master’s Sale

Case No.: 2023CP1003088

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2018-RPL2, PLAINTIFF, VERSUS Jaye M Androski a/k/a Jay M. Androski a/k/a Janette Marie Androski; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; , DEFENDANTS.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 15th day of April, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4045

Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 4th day of June, 2024 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being on Johns Island, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known as Lot 8B, measuring and containing 0.40 acres, more or less, as shown on a plat by Anderson & Associates, Land Surveying and Planning, Inc. entitled “Plat Showing The Resubdivision of Lot 8, A 1.20 Acres Portion of The Beckett Tract, Located on Johns Island, Charleston County, South Carolina”, dated January 9, 1996 and recorded April 26, 1996 in Plat Book EB at Page 83, in the RMC Office for Charleston County, South Carolina. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

This also oncludes a mobile/ manufactured home: 2001 Mirage III VIN# H89250GL/R

SUBJECT to assessments, Charleston Ad Valorem Taxes, any and all restrictions, easements, covenants and rights-of-way of record, and any other senior encumbrances.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, certified funds in the amount of five per cent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. IF for any reason the Plaintiff’s agent does not appear to bid at the sale, the sale will be deemed canceled. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

Brian P. Yoho (803) 744-4444 011847-05224 2023CP1004609

FOR INSERTION 5/17/24, 5/24/24, 5/31/24

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

Brian P. Yoho (803) 744-4444

013225-03685 2023CP1003088 FOR INSERTION 5/17/24, 5/24/24, 5/31/24

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale 2022-CP-10-04015

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

loanDepot.com, LLC, PLAINTIFF VERSUS

Mary Catherine Becker Engle a/k/a

Mary C. Engle; David Edwin Nettles a/k/a David Nettles, Individually, as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Elizabeth Jan Becker Nettles a/k/a Betty Nettles, Deceased; et al., DEFENDANTS

Upon authority of a Decree dated the March 14, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the Charleston County Public Services Building, Second Floor Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, City of North Charleston, South Carolina 29401 on the 4th DAY OF JUNE, 2024 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

The following described in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, to-wit:

Flora Padgett, Lashonda Linder, Debra Ann Benton a/k/a Deborah Ann Benton a/k/a Debra Hughes, Cheyenne Caroline Hughes a/k/a Cheyenne Hughes, Sierra Renee Hughes a/k/a Sierra Hughes, Savannah Grace Hughes a/k/a Savannah Hughes, Christall Dawn Hughes a/k/a Christall Hughes, and Randall Gregg Hughes, Jr. a/k/a Randy Hughes, Jr., as shown in Probate Case No. N/A. Subsequently, Elizabeth Jan Becker Nettles a/k/a Betty Nettles died intestate on or about 01/01/2021, leaving the subject property to his/her heirs, namely David Edwin Nettles a/k/a David Nettles, Kevin Edward Nettles a/k/a Kevin Nettles, Flora Elizabeth Nettles a/k/a Liz Nettles a/k/a Flora Padgett, Lashonda Linder, Debra Ann Benton a/k/a Deborah Ann Benton a/k/a Debra Hughes, Cheyenne Caroline Hughes a/k/a Cheyenne Hughes, Sierra Renee Hughes a/k/a Sierra Hughes, Savannah Grace Hughes a/k/a Savannah Hughes, Christall Dawn Hughes a/k/a Christall Hughes, and Randall Gregg Hughes, Jr. a/k/a Randy Hughes, Jr.

TMS No. 012-00-00-034

Property address: 8392 Herbert Smalls Road Edisto Island, SC 29438

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

representatives, successors, assigns, spouses, issue and alienees claiming any right, title or interest in the subject real property, and all persons or entities entitled to claim under or through any of them; JOHN DOE, a fictitious name representing all minors, incompetents, persons imprisoned and persons under any legal disability claiming any right, title or interest in the subject real property, and all persons or entities entitled to claim under or through any of them; and RICHARD ROE, a fictitious name representing all persons in military service claiming any right, title or interest in the subject real property, and all persons or entities entitled to claim under or through any of them, Defendants.

AMENDED SUMMONS & NOTICE

TO: “John Doe”, a fictitious name representing all unknown persons, heirs, devisees, distributees, legatees, widows or widowers, executors, administrators, successors, assigns, personal representatives, issue, alienees, unknown adults, unknown minors, incompetents, persons imprisoned, persons under any legal disability of the deceased person, Jackie D. Zandarski, and all persons or entities entitled to claim under or through any of them, and “Richard Roe”, a fictitious name representing all unknown persons in military service, claiming any right, title or interest in the real property described herein.

MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE 2019-CP-10-04358

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Finance of America Structured Securities Acquisitions Trust 2019-HB1 v. Janis V. Rowland, Leroy J. Rowland, et al.

This being a portion of the property conveyed to Jaye M. Androski by deed of Joseph H. Glover and Donna J. Glover, dated April 24, 2001 and recorded May 7, 2001 in Book U370 at Page 37 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

TMS # 253-00-00-289

Case#: 2023CP1003088

Current Property Address: 3765 Mary Ann Point Road Johns Island, SC 29455

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, certified funds in the amount of five per cent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. IF for any reason the Plaintiff’s agent does not appear to bid at the sale, the sale will be deemed canceled. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is

All my interest in and to that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being on Edisto Island, in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot 10 containing 0.72 acre, more or less, on a plat entitled plat of two tracts of land part of Laurel Hill Tract located on Edisto Island, Charleston County, South Carolina prepared by Harold J. Lea Mond, RLS No. 2507, dated May 3, 1977, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book AJ at Page 5, said plat being incorporated herein as a part of this description and said lot being bounded now or formerly and measuring more or less as follows: On the Northeast by Lot 9 as shown on said plat; on the Southeast by lands of Frank Smalls as shown on said plat; on the Southwest by Laurel Hill Road as shown on said plat; and on the Northwest by lands of Betty P. and Charles C. Wannamaker known as Brookland Plantation as show on said plat, and as shown on the plat entitled “County Non-Standard Road Program Herbert Smalls Road Variable Width Public Roadway” recorded on January 27, 2017 in Plat Book L17 at Page 0053.

This being the same property conveyed to John George Becker, Mary Catherine Becker Engle and Elizabeth Jan Becker Nettles by deed of John George Becker as Personal Representative of the Estate of Flora May Becker, dated September 18, 2013 and recorded September 25, 2013 in Book 0363 at Page 215 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/ Register of Deeds for Charleston County. Subsequently, Elizabeth Jan Becker Nettles a/k/a Betty Nettles died intestate on or about 01/01/2021, leaving the subject property to his/her heirs, namely David Edwin Nettles a/k/a David Nettles, Kevin Edward Nettles a/k/a Kevin Nettles, Flora Elizabeth Nettles a/k/a Liz Nettles a/k/a

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY Ronald C. Scott (803) 252-3340

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

THE AMENDED SUMMONS & NOTICE, AMENDED COMPLAINT, AMENDED LIS PENDENS AND AMENDED CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT WERE DULY FILED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN CHARLESTON COUNTY ON APRIL 5, 2024 AT 2:23 P.M.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2023-CP-10-4595

SIENNA AT GRAND OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, v. DEBBIE MCCRAVY, potential heir or devisee of Richard C. Gallier, deceased; all other heirs or devisees of RICHARD C. GALLIER, deceased, including all unknown persons, entities, heirs, devisees, distributees, legatees, widows/ers, executors, creditors, administrators, personal

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Amended Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or to otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Amended Complaint upon the subscribers at their office, 147 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 604, Charleston, South Carolina 29412, or to otherwise appear and defend the action pursuant to applicable court rules, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of such service; and if you fail to answer the Amended Complaint or otherwise appear and defend within the time aforesaid, Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDE(S), AND/ OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Amended Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Plaintiff.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Rule 53(b) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended effective September 1, 2002, Plaintiff may move for a general Order of Reference to the Master-in-Equity for Dorchester County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(b) of the SCRCP, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this action.

s/Derek F. Dean S.C. Bar No. 65279 Attorney for Plaintiff Simons & Dean 147 Wappoo Creek Drive Suite 604 Charleston, SC 29412 843-762-9132 dfdean@charlestonattorneys.net

April 4, 2024

Upon authority of a Decree dated March 19, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on June 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OF TRACT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING MORE FULLY SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 110-A, ON A PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF LOT 110 EAST ERIE AVENUE INTO LOTS 110A AND 110B, FOLLY BEACH, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA PREPARED BY GEORGE D. SAMPLE, DATED JUNE 8, 1977, RECORDED JUNE 10, 1977 IN THE OFFICE OF THE ROD FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK AH AT PAGE 130. REFERENCE IS HEREBY CRAVED TO SAID PLAT FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION. BE ALL MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LEROY J. ROWLAND BY DEED OF JANIS V. ROWLAND DATED JUNE 22, 2009 AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN BOOK 0066, PAGE 240; AND A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JANIS V. ROWLAND BY DEED OF LEROY J. ROWLAND DATED APRIL 9, 2013 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 0322, PAGE 911 SAID RMC OFFICE.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:

120 E Erie Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439 Parcel No. 3281400226

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY J. Martin Page, Esquire Telephone: 803-509-5078 File # 19-42547 FOR INSERTION

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity 5906

MASTER

2023-CP-10-02605

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Mortgage Assets Management, LLC

v.

Jesse W. Sweatman, Jr.; The United States of America, acting by and through its agent, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Upon authority of a Decree dated March 19, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on June 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT LOT, PIECE, PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING ON JAMES ISLAND IN THE COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE AFORESAID, AND BEING KNOWN BY THE NUMBER TWENTY-ONE (21), ON A PLAT OF DOG WOOD PARK, MADE BY JOHN MCCRADY COMPANY

MARCH, 1946 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK F, PAGE 235 ON APRIL 3, 1946. SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, DIMENSIONS, BUTTINGS AND BOUNDINGS AS ARE SHOWN THEREON, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A FULLER DESCRIPTION. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JESSE W. SWEATMAN JR. AND PHYLLIS M. SWEATMAN BY DEED OF ALICE NATALIE TANKERSLEY SWEATMAN (RESERVING A LIFE ESTATE UNTO HERSELF)

DATED JUNE 29, 2000 AND RECORDED JULY 11, 2000, IN BOOK Y-350, PAGE 416, PHYLLIS M. SWEATMAN CONVEYED HER INTEREST TO JESSE W. SWEATMAN JR. BY DEED

DATED JANUARY 28, 2009 AND RECORDED JANUARY 29, 2009, IN BOOK 0032, PAGE 218, IN THE

RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:

409 Cheves Drive Charleston, SC 29412

Parcel No. 424-05-00-055

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

J. Martin Page, Esquire Telephone: 803-509-5078

File # 23-53435 FOR INSERTION

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

5907

SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

C/A NO. 2024-CP-10-01338

Colonial Savings, F.A., Plaintiff vs. James R. Ryan, Amy E. Ryan, Wilmington Savings Fund Society,

FSB, River Towne Property Owners Association, and Synchrony Bank, Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) James R. Ryan and Amy E. Ryan: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on March 13, 2024.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you have a right to be considered for Foreclosure Intervention.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been commenced and is now pending or is about to be commenced in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendant for the purpose of foreclosing a certain mortgage of real estate heretofore given by James R. Ryan and Amy E. Ryan to Colonial Savings, F.A. bearing date of October 25, 2016 and recorded November 3, 2016 in Mortgage Book 0594 at Page 813 in the Register of Mesne Conveyances/Register of Deeds/ Clerk of Court for Charleston

County, in the original principal sum of Three Hundred Forty Eight Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($348,000.00). Thereafter, the Mortgage was assigned to the Plaintiff by assignment dated February 9, 2023 and recorded on March 8, 2023 in Book 1167 at Page 183., and that the premises effected by said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof are situated in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Town of Mount Pleasant, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, located in Rivertowne and shown and designated as Lot 49, Rivertowne, Phase 4, Section 3, Tract 2, on a plat entitled “Final Subdivision Plat of Phase 4, Section 3, Tract 2, Rivertowne, owned by: D.R. Horton, Town of Mt. Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina”, prepared by Thomas and Hutton Engineering Co., dated May 17, 2002, and recorded August 16, 2002, in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book EF Pages 831 and 832. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully appear. Together with all and singular, the rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said premises belonging or in anywise incident of appertaining.

TMS No. 5830500219

Property Address: 2187 North Marsh Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 Telephone (803) 799-9993

Attorneys for Plaintiff 6015

RECYCLE

Free Will Astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming weeks, you will experience uncomfortable weirdness if you do the following: 1. Meander without focus or purpose; 2. give yourself permission to postpone, procrastinate, and engage in avoidance behavior; 3. ignore the interesting though challenging truths that are right in front of you; 4. hang out with people with mediocre ambitions. But you will experience healthy, uplifting oddness if you do the following: 1. Trust your instincts and intuitions; 2. authorize your spontaneity to invigorate and guide you; 3. take the straightforward path that gets you to the destination most efficiently; 4. be crisp and nimble.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Mysterious energies will soon begin healing at least some of the wounds in your financial genius. As a result, I predict new powers of attraction will awaken in you, making it likely you will add to your wealth in the coming months. To synergize these happy developments, I recommend you give yourself permission to have joyous fun as you lust for more cash. More good news: I will supplement your good fortune by casting a benevolent spell to boost the flow of riches into your bank account.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When I first got my job writing a horoscope column, I wasn’t looking for it. It found me. My bike had been stolen, and I was looking for a new one in the classified ads of the Good Times, the local Santa Cruz newspaper. There I serendipitously spied a “Help Wanted” ad. The publisher of the Good Times was hiring a new astrology writer to replace Robert Cole, who had just quit. I quickly applied for the gig and got it. Ever since, Robert Cole has been a symbol for me of an accidental and unexpected opportunity appearing out of nowhere. I mention this, Gemini, because when I meditate on you lately, I see the face of Robert Cole.

By Rob Brezsny

ally feel it vibrating in your heart and gut. It literally alters your brain chemistry, fortifying your natural talents and attracting needed resources. It liberates you to feel pragmatically excited as you pursue your goal of fulfilling your soul’s code.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When I was born, my parents gave me the name “Robert.” It’s derived from an Old North French word meaning “shining” and “bright with glory.” In Middle English, though, “robert” was a designation for “a wastrel, a marauder, a good-for-nothing.” I use this dichotomy as a reminder that my own nature is a mix of brightness and darkness. A lot of me is shining and inspirational, but there’s also a part that’s ignorant and confused. And what’s true about me is true about everyone else, including you: We are blends of the best and the not-so-best. Now is a good time to draw strength and wisdom from meditating on this reality. Your shadowy aspects have important and interesting truths to reveal to your brilliant aspects — and vice versa.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Here are some meditations on emotions. They are as key to our intelligence as our thoughts! But it’s crucial that we distinguish between emotions generated by delusions and emotions that are responses to true perceptions. Let’s say I get angry because I imagine a friend stole money from my room while visiting, but then later I put on my vest and find the supposedly stolen cash in the vest pocket. That is a delusional emotion. But if I am sad because my friend’s beloved dog is sick, that is emotion based on an accurate perception. I bring this to your attention, Sagittarius, because I believe it is essential that in the coming weeks you discern between the two types.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In myths and legends, the consummate spiritual goal has various names: the Holy Grail, philosopher’s stone, pearl of great price, nirvana, alchemical gold, key of life and many others. I appreciate this profusion of sacred symbols. It encourages us to not be too literal about identifying the highest reward. The old fables are equally equivocal about where the prize can be found. Is it in an empty desert or dark forest? In the deepest abyss, on a mountaintop, or in the backyard? I bring these thoughts to your attention, Cancerian, because the coming months will be an excellent time to conduct a quest for the marvelous treasure. What do you need most right now? What’s the best way to begin your search?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I have good news for any Leos who are devoted to pragmatism and rational analysis. Just this once, my horoscope will offer no lyrical teasers or mystical riddles. Your pressing need for no-nonsense grit has moved me to offer straightforward, unembellished counsel. Here it is, dear: Cultivate connections that will serve your passionate ambitions. Make vigorous use of your network and community to gather information that will serve your passionate ambitions. Meditate on what course corrections might be necessary to serve your passionate ambitions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): For many of you Virgos, your health seems chronically unsettled. You may be constantly hyper-vigilant about the next glitch that could possible affect your well-being. There’s a problem with that approach: It may intensify your fear of frailty, which in turn saps your vigor. But I’m happy to report that in the coming months, you will have an enhanced power to break out of this pattern. To get started, try this: Every morning for four minutes, picture yourself overflowing with vitality. Visualize every part of your body working with joyful heartiness. Send streams of love and gratitude to all your organs. Do this for the next 21 days.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Many people regard the word “faith” as referring to delusional hope or wishful thinking. But I ask you to rethink its meaning — and consider the possibility that it could be an empowering force in the coming months. How? Imagine a faith that’s earthy and robust. You actu -

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): As an adjunct to the Ten Commandments, I have formulated the Ten Suggestions. Here’s Suggestion #1: Wash your own brain at least three times a year. I’m speaking metaphorically, of course. What I mean is that like me and everyone else, you are always accumulating junky thoughts and useless feelings. Some are generated by our old, conditioned responses, and some pour into us from the media and entertainment industries. And it’s best to be proactive about the toxic build-up — not allow it to become monumental. In my astrological opinion, now is an excellent time for a regular mind cleanse.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): So many writers have said terrible things about our existence on planet Earth. “Life is a disease,” wrote George Bernard Shaw. “Life is a bad dream,” declared Eugene O’Neill. Life is “a vast cold junkpile,” according to Stephen King. There are thousands more of these unnuanced disparagements. Why? Here are the facts, as I see them: As tough as it can be to navigate through problems and pain, being alive in our miraculous bodies with our dazzling awareness is a sublime gift. We are all blessed with a mysterious and fascinating destiny. In accordance with the astrological omens, Aquarius, I invite you to celebrate being alive with extra gratitude and ebullience. Begin the jubilee by feeling amazement and awe for your mysterious and fascinating destiny. Second step: Identify five sublime gifts in your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the coming weeks, I ask you to refrain from indulging in extreme nostalgia. On the other hand, I encourage you to explore the past and sift through memories with the intention of clarifying what really happened back then. Pluck new lessons from the old days that will help you forge smart decisions in the near future. Use your history as a resource while you redefine the meanings of pivotal events. For extra credit, create a new title for the book you may someday write about your life story.

“OPERA BIFFS” —classing it up, but with one letter off.

Across 1. Gave a hoot

6. Some TV screens

10. Herring cousin

14. Former “SNL” cast member Cheri

15. “It’s all ___!”

16. “Aladdin” parrot

17. Opera that’s sorta supernatural, but by chance?

19. Actress Cannon of “Heaven Can Wait”

20. 2024 title role for Michael Douglas on Apple TV+

21. Those who ___ most

23. Partner of yang

24. Opera about actor Ribisi turning into a canine?

26. ___ California, Mexico

27. Expected

28. Opera about an Irish wiggly dessert?

31. Collective auction offering

32. Software creators, for short

36. “Holy cow!”

37. Office seeker, for short

38. Shakespeare collection

39. Ooze through a crack

40. Stan Getz’s instrument

41. Opera about a superhero mechanic?

42. League where Utah is deciding on a team name

43. “The Big Easy”

44. Opera where a future king turns blue-green?

49. “Ask later” on schedules

52. Playwright Eugene

53. Send mass phone messages during an election, maybe

55. Shoelace issue

56. Italian opera about pub quizzes?

58. German article

59. Snack with a roughly 1.75-inch diameter 60. Oopsie

11. Composer with all the symphonies

12. “What is it now?” 13. “___ Make It Look Easy” (Meghan Trainor song) 18. 1988 Olympics track star nickname

Night before

K-pop star, e.g.

Radar flash

Fractions of a lb. or qt.

Coffee

Shorn animal 31. Bagel go-with

Kids’ show explorer

Shade tree

Through

Family tree branch, perhaps

Hand part

Topple

40. Superficial

41. Raccoon’s South American cousin

42. 0, on a soccer scorecard

43. Cell that fires on impulse

44. Gotten out of bed

45. Concave belly button

46. Singer Lewis

47. Quart’s metric counterpart

48. ___ Tots

49. Papal headpiece

50. Ulan ___, Mongolia

51. Clock-radio feature

54. Very urgent 57. Longtime Notre Dame coach Parseghian

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