Charleston City Paper 02/28/2025 - 28.31

King Street’s CO reopens after lengthy renovation

Immigration fears reinforce education gaps in county schools

By Skyler Baldwin

Hispanic students in the Charleston County School District (CCSD) are falling further behind with no small thanks to fears surrounding immigration after President Donald Trump took office in January, according to school and community leaders.

“The Hispanic community is improving, but needs to be improved even more,” said CCSD trustee Kevin Hollinshead.

“We had a large amount of Hispanic people keeping their children at home when Trump first took office out of fear they would get snatched up by ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).”

District Superintendent Anita Huggins stressed that students and families do not need to fear ICE raids in Lowcountry schools.

“Like school districts throughout the country, Charleston County School District is working with law enforcement agencies at the federal, state and local levels to ensure we follow established laws,” she told the Charleston City Paper. “We understand that no student can be removed from our properties without a court order

compelling us to allow such an action.

“We have reviewed protocols and expectations with our principals and district staff to maintain a safe, secure and supportive learning environment for every child who walks through the doors of our schools.”

But CCSD trustee Carolina Jewett, a Hispanic woman, said the possibility of raids is a legitimate fear.

“As a Hispanic woman myself, maybe I have a little bit more of a bleeding heart for them,” she said. “I don’t have the exact same fears, issues or problems, but that doesn’t mean my heart doesn’t go out to them and there isn’t more I wish I could do or say.

issue for the achievement gap, and to have it become even more of a complication for a community that already struggles is so sad,” Jewett said.

Hollinshead chalked it up to other major challenges facing students, some related, others not — more than 450 families in the district are homeless, and of those, the vast majority are Black or Brown families.

“That number has grown tremendously,” he said. “We need to start working from the bottom up. A child cannot effectively learn at school if they’re worried about where they’re sleeping that night. It does psychological damage to the child.”

Hollinshead added the school board is looking at new ways to address issues like these.

The Rundown

Charleston demolishes abandoned steakhouse

Demolition of the long-abandoned Ryan’s Steakhouse on St. Andrews Boulevard in West Ashley started Monday through a public-private partnership involving the City of Charleston and Gramling Brothers, a Charleston-based developer. City leaders called the demolition a reaffirmation of its commitment to revitalize West Ashley, saying it marked a key step in the city’s broader strategy to rejuvenate the area and build safer, more vibrant communities. A press release said the demolition would pave the way for new amenities in the area, comparing it to the revitalization efforts along Sumar Street on the Sam Rittenberg Boulevard corridor. It also said the restaurant, vacant since 2016, was an eyesore and a hub for criminal activity, including trespassing, drug use and assault. — City Paper Staff

“I hope the candidate that the people will rally around is going to be the candidate that is ultimately going to be talking about the serious issues, and not just the headline-grabbing issues.”

Potential gubernatorial candidate Sean Bennett, a Republican senator from Summerville, on his hopes for those planning to run for governor of South Carolina. Bennett is the second Republican this year to speak in Columbia while exploring a potential bid for the governor’s chair. Source: S.C. Daily Gazette

“Raising awareness as to what their rights are is going to be very important for them to know what they can do and where they can feel safe,” Jewett added. “It’s important for them to understand that they should feel safe in schools, and that’s something [Huggins] has been really striving to communicate to them.”

Absenteeism, homelessness and more challenges

While most Hispanic students have returned to classes since Trump’s inauguration, missed classes harshly impacted students who were already behind.

“Chronic absenteeism is a direct-impact

“When I was on the school board six years ago, their way to address this was to put someone in a hotel for a week. That’s all they could do,” he said. “Now, we have a division that actually works with nonprofits that actually helps to get people adequate temporary housing.

“I’m trying to find a way to get the nonprofits and government entities to work together to build a facility that can work as transitional housing for these families,” he added, saying it could even provide mental health counseling, drug counseling and job counseling where needed.

Jewett said the issues are layered, and it’s difficult to find solutions for everything at once.

CP GROCERY TRACKER

Feb. 21 – Feb. 28, 2025

We’re now keeping track of fluctuating costs so you don’t have to. Numbers are based on weekly average costs nationwide.

Milk (half-gallon): $1.99 ( $0.34)

Cheese (8-ounce block): $2.37 ( $0.22)

Eggs (dozen, large white): $7.92 ( $0.28)

Bananas (per pound): $0.56 ( $0.05)

Avocados (each): $1.22 ( $0.16)

Gas (per gallon, S.C. average): $2.817 ( $0.05)

Sources: ams.usda.gov, gasprices.aaa.com

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Breast cancer survivor makes 50-state journey

By Skyler Baldwin

Agnes Judge, a North Charleston woman diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019, returned home recently after finishing a journey over recent years to cancer centers in every state and Washington D.C.

“As a breast cancer survivor, I wanted to do more than just raise awareness in my hometown,” Judge said earlier this month at a press conference. “I wanted to raise and spread awareness everywhere. So I traveled to every state, speaking to cancer patients and health care professionals. It was beautiful.”

Judge spoke Feb. 20at the Medical University of South Carolina’s Hollings Cancer Center in downtown Charleston, the same place she received her diagnosis. Standing with her were the doctors who treated her as she presented them with a $1,000 check to support patients struggling in their battle with cancer.

“I’m so proud of her, because most people get their cancer treated ,and then they don’t want to think about it anymore,” said Dr. Mark Lockett. “She just went in the opposite direction and said, ‘All right, we kicked some cancer butt, and now, I’m going to get out there and help other people do that.’”

Judge described her recent national tour as therapeutic after her fight with cancer.

“This trip was more than just inspiring,” she said. “It was therapeutic for me, because it let me know that I wasn’t alone. I was educated by the doctors, nurses and social workers telling me that [everything] is so advanced now. The only thing you have to do is get up and go to the doctor.”

Just a diagnosis

Throughout her cross-country journey and at her trip to MUSC, Judge repeated a simple call to action several times — it was the most important message she could get across, she said.

“Please, if you have any concerns about your health, see your doctor,” she said. “It’s only once a year. Do it on your birthday; give yourself a good birthday gift. Every day, you bathe, you shave, you comb your hair — that’s the outside. What are you doing for your inside?”

As she toured cancer centers across the country, Judge said she was amazed about how far cancer treatment had advanced since her diagnosis just six years ago.

“I was so fascinated by the progression of how far we’ve come,” she said. “The survival rate has increased. The only thing you have to do is get up and go to the doctor.”

Blotter of the Week

Lockett agreed, adding that thanks to advances in accessibility, the number of late diagnoses is decreasing significantly.

“Things have changed since the 1970s,” he said. “Many hospital systems in the state have outreach programs that have mobile mammography units to get out to where people are. There are no major hurdles to anyone in the state who needs to get screened. We have all kinds of resources to help them get coverage.

And that’s where Judge’s $1,000 donation is going. Her donation will be put straight into the Hollings Center’s Patient Support Fund.

‘It’s saving lives’

Anne Puckett, survivorship program manager at MUSC, said she’s seen the impact the donations have on patients who are struggling.

“Through this fund,” she said, “We are able to provide the necessary essentials like transportation to and from appointments, gas cards, lodging for out-of-town patients, housing and other direct financial assistance like rent, utilities and basic needs to keep their household going while they focus on their treatment and wellness.”

Puckett said the fund is heavily used, as the Hollings Center sees a lot of patients from across the state, many of which are in financial need.

“Every penny is appreciated,” she said. “You should see the reaction of the patients when they are offered the support in the hardest time of their life — when they need it the most. They are so touched, there’s tears, there’s hugs and there’s hope for the future.

“It’s saving lives,” Puckett added.

“Many hospital systems in the state have outreach programs that have mobile mammography units to get out to where people are. There are no major hurdles to anyone in the state who needs to get screened.” —Dr. Mark Lockett

“Without gas, people can’t come get their treatments, which puts them further back and potentially leads to poor outcomes.”

It is exactly the difference Judge said she wanted to make through her journey.

“I just want to have a profound impact on cancer prevention, cancer research and hopefully, cancer eradication,” she said. “I visited so many cancer patients, inspiring them and empowering them to fight for their lives. I spoke to health care professionals who taught me … we have come a very long way. Cancer is a diagnosis, not a death sentence.”

To donate to the Hollings Center’s Patient Support Fund, or other efforts conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina, connect with the development team at giving.musc.edu. Patrons can also connect directly with support staff to facilitate any donation to specific areas of patient support.

Charleston police on Feb. 21 investigated a reported shoplifting at a West Ashley clothing store after two people apparently wandered around the store with shopping carts, filling them with “mostly Nike” brand clothing. After the two fled the store with more than $200 worth of clothes, store employees called the police. Mostly Nike, hmmmm? And we thought beggars couldn’t be choosers.

Next time try knocking

A Charleston man on Feb. 22 reportedly pulled out his penis and rubbed it on the glass door of a Meeting Street gas station after the store employees denied him entrance (good call). Police later noted the man was banned from the store for previous threats made on the premises. He was arrested, but we just want to applaud the courage to touch any body part to a Meeting Street gas station door.

Pay

attention, man

A Mount Pleasant boy on Feb. 14 reportedly attempted to buy alcohol from a Johnnie Dodds Boulevard gas station with a fake Georgia ID. The store clerk, however, was suspicious and asked the police officer standing directly behind the kid to check the ID — which he certainly did. Come on, kid, if you’re going to be stupid, at least be a little smarter about it.

By Skyler Baldwin

Illustration by Steve Stegelin

The Blotter is taken from reports filed with area police departments between Feb. 14 and Feb. 22.

Skyler Baldwin

Dr. Mark Lockett and local breast cancer survivor Agnes Judge stressed the importance of annual check-ups and the impact of early detection

South Carolina DOGE bill is little more than blue-ribbon commission

By Jack O’Toole

Despite national polls showing growing voter skepticism about billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative to slash federal spending, South Carolina GOP leaders have made it clear they’re all in, with public statements of support and a high-profile legislative effort to bring the concept to the Palmetto State.

“Washington needs to remove wasteful spending and balance its budget to achieve long-term fiscal stability, promote economic growth, and protect our national security,” Gov. Henry McMaster wrote in a Jan. 10 letter signed by 26 Republican governors. “We applaud President Trump for prioritizing government efficiency and stand ready to help DOGE — and Congress — be successful.”

S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson, a likely contender to replace the term-limited McMaster in 2026, has gone even further, joining 19 Republican AGs in filing a federal court brief defending the initiative.

An expert says a new DOGE proposal tailored by state legislators for South Carolina differs significantly from the federal initiative that GOP leaders support. In fact, the Palmetto State plan seems to be the classic government blue-ribbon commission that is more about borrowing the DOGE branding than its substance.

“Appropriating the name is really an ‘emulate your heroes’ kind of thing, as well as a way to give [the proposal] recognizability,” Winthrop political scientist Scott Huffmon said earlier this month. “Especially for partisans, if Trump is doing this and South Carolina is doing it too, then [they think] I like it, even if it’s not really the same thing.”

And to understand why it’s not the same, it helps to stand back and look at each DOGE separately.

Musk’s DOGE

The DOGE initiative, formally dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency in a Jan. 20 executive order, aims to cut $1 trillion from the federal budget by slashing programs and radically reducing the federal workforce.

Crucially, those cuts and job reductions are all currently being made by Musk and his team solely at the direction of the president, without congressional approval. Or as Musk put it in a post-election Wall Street Journal op-ed, DOGE works “through executive action based on existing legislation rather than by passing new laws.”

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“As a society, it’s going to take all of us to help in order for things to get better,” she said. “It can’t just be put onto one or two organizations.”

Leaders hopeful for solutions

Community leaders discussed challenges and solutions at length with parents and neighbors during a Feb. 12 special

To date, Musk claims to have saved taxpayers $55 billion, though budget watchdogs have questioned the math. For instance, DOGE officials recently claimed to have cancelled a federal contract worth $8 billion, but were forced to backtrack when a federal database showed the contract was only valued at $8 million.

But with more than a dozen lawsuits already filed by DOGE opponents and several injunctions already in place, experts say it’s impossible to know how many of Musk’s cuts and job reductions will ultimately survive judicial scrutiny.

The S.C. Senate’s DOGE

S.C. Senate Bill 318, dubbed “the DOGE bill” by primary sponsor Sen. Stephen Goldfinch (R-Georgetown), may have the same goals as Musk’s DOGE, but experts say it actually looks like something far more familiar to S.C. voters — a blue-ribbon commission with the power to review government procedures and write a report, not to make actual cuts.

But that hasn’t stopped Senate Democrats from opposing the bill — or from mocking GOP legislators for hunting waste, fraud and abuse in a state they’ve run for a generation.

“The Republicans have held the House, Senate and Governor’s Mansion for 20-plus years,” Charleston Democratic state Sen. Ed Sutton said Feb. 17 in a statement. “If there’s any waste in the state, it’s because they put it there.”

And at a Feb. 18 S.C. Senate Finance Committee hearing, Colleton County Democratic Sen. Margie Bright Matthews questioned the whole point of the exercise.

“If we’re just doing this to look good for the rest of the nation, then let’s call it what it is and not waste our time on this,” Matthews said.

Still, Republicans say the bill has merit, particularly in a state where the state budget has doubled from $6 billion to $12 billion over the past decade.

“A lot of times, we hear from our constituents, but we’re insulated, and we don’t always know what the problems are out there,” Goldfinch told his colleagues. “This is a great way to find out what the actual problems are.”

Meanwhile, Winthrop’s Huffmon noted the fundamental difference between the S.C. DOGE process and the one playing out in Washington, regardless of the branding similarities.

“With [S.C. DOGE], you can be seen as doing something serious, the same way Donald Trump is,” Huffmon said. “But the legislature doesn’t actually have to take the recommendations, so it may be something where they pick and choose or it may just be an extremely symbolic action.”

S. 318 passed 18-3 in the Senate Finance Committee on Feb. 18 and is headed to the Senate floor for consideration.

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public meeting.

“The meeting went great,” Hollinshead said. “We had the faithbased community out there, and they were expressing their concerns about the achievement gap and what goes on in their neighborhood and what they would like to see.

“I told them I think we need to get back to the grassroots of education,” he added. “We need the district back involved with some of the daycare centers … and trying to do visits with them

to see how they are engaging with their younger kids.”

Hollinshead said he was happy with Huggins’s hands-on approach to addressing these difficult challenges facing their students.

“We need to start working from the bottom up, and I think the superintendent understands that,” he said. “It was a very good first outing for us, and we’ll do another one in about six months. We’ll do more sessions with other leaders to grow on top of that, too.”

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Conservatives must stand up to Trump

The foundational question for any conservative movement is always the same: What, exactly, are we trying to conserve?

At its best, American conservatism has sought to conserve what it sees as the founders’ vision: small government, individual liberty, rule of law and a wary skepticism about man’s grander imaginings.

But as the early days of the second Trump administration have reminded us, there’s another, darker strain of American conservatism — one that seeks to conserve not the Enlightenment ideals of the founders, but the more ancient human traditions of tribalism, ignorance, unreason and misrule.

For those who have forgotten, or never knew, what that earlier, better version of America sounded like before conservatism descended into Trumpism, recall the “shining city on a hill” phrase first invoked by 17th century Massachusetts Gov. John Winthrop. In 1961, John F. Kennedy used it. And when conservative Ronald Reagan was leaving office in 1989, he shared how he imagined America in a similar way:

“In my mind it was a tall, proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans: wind-swept, God-blessed and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace, a city with free ports that hummed with commerce and creativity,” Reagan said. “And if there had to be city walls, the walls had doors and the doors were open to anyone with the will and the heart to get here. … After 200 years, two centuries, she still stands strong and true on the granite ridge, and her glow has held steady no matter what storm. And she’s still a beacon, still

a magnet for all who must have freedom, for all the pilgrims from all the lost places who are hurtling through the darkness, toward home.”

And here’s Trump’s contrasting, negative vision — America as a city at war with itself:

“We pledge to you that we will root out the Communists, Marxists, Fascists and Radical Left Thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our Country, lie, steal and cheat on Elections, and will do anything possible, whether legally or illegally, to destroy America and the American Dream,” Trump said in November 2023. “The threat from outside forces is far less sinister, dangerous and grave, than the threat from within.”

These two versions of American conservatism aren’t just different at the margins — they’re mutually exclusive. As Trump has demonstrated with one reckless and radical executive action after another, he means to impose his version on the country and the world. And the consequences — and decency — be damned. From Ukraine to civil rights to mass firings across the federal government, it’s nothing but rage and retribution and might-makes-right all the way down.

All of this leads to a serious question for our Republican friends: Is this really the kind of conservatism you signed up for? Is it how you teach your children to think and behave? And if you happen to be a GOP elected official, is it the type of conservatism you want to go down in history as having championed?

If the answer to any of those questions is no, now is the time to say so. Because, Republicans, your team is daily traducing America’s oldest and finest ideals — and if you don’t try to stop it, the moral stain won’t just be Trump’s to bear.

CHARLESTON CHECKLIST of community 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.

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This is no way to run a country

By Andy Brack

When did it become cool to cozy up to the Russians?

Answer: Never — since the time Russia pointed thousands of nuclear weapons at the good old U.S. of A.

But President Donald Trump seems hellbent on rekindling his bromance with Russian thug leader Vladimir Putin, putting the world order at risk and making America less great.

Americans didn’t vote for this kind of nonsense. They didn’t vote in November to make us less secure militarily or economically.

Yes, they may have voted for Trump to lower the price of eggs (how’s that going?) or to change how immigration is handled or to take a different approach on some spectrum of wokeism and the culture wars. But Americans didn’t vote to cozy up to Nazism, Putin or make the country weaker. They didn’t vote against Ukraine.

What’s more, Americans didn’t vote to put national parks at risk. They didn’t vote for Social Security to be threatened. They didn’t vote for injustice and the pardoning of people who attacked police officers at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. They didn’t vote to wreck the economy by making American crops and goods less desired around the world.

Americans didn’t vote for this kind of nonsense.

They didn’t vote to end medical research. They didn’t vote against vaccines, worse health care and more poverty.

And the good Lord knows, they didn’t vote for Elon Musk to fiddle around with the inner-workings of government and your private information while continuing to win billions of dollars of federal contracts.

And yet, here we are, one month into Trump’s second presidential term. And as Trump is leading America away from greatness, too many Americans continue to drink the Kool Aid, shout slogans and wear cultish red hats saying America is great when, in fact, they’re collaborating to rot it from the inside.

Liberals aren’t the only ones complaining. Conservative columnist Mona Charen, who worked in the Reagan White House in the 1980s, wrote this week in The Bulwark:

“It has been only four weeks since Trump took the oath of office, and I wonder whether casual voters or even those who truly despised Biden have taken onboard what they’ve done.

“The American republic is undergoing a constitutional crisis as the president attempts to rule as an autocrat (“He who saves his country violates no law,” he claimed), a heedless billionaire smashes through people’s lives and complex systems he doesn’t understand with sadistic glee, the Justice Department descends into corrupt bargains antithetical to the ethical standards upheld for two centuries, a Putin/Assad apologist sits atop our intelligence agencies, a conspiracy theorist/anti-vaccine fool directs our health agencies, and the United States is attempting to reverse 80 years of world leadership.”

What must happen now to save and strengthen the republic is that Republican congressional leaders need to wake from a slumber and start defending the Constitution. The Supreme Court needs to exercise its muscle to support the Constitution, instead of serving as a rubber stamp to conservative think tanks.

All of the sloganeering in the world isn’t going to keep America strong. Republican senators like South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott need to stop fiddling on the sidelines and take active steps to secure the country — just like uber-conservative GOP U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona did in 1974 when he told Republican President Richard Nixon it was time to resign after the Watergate fiasco. That was leadership that focused on country, not party.

Congressmen like Joe Wilson of South Carolina, long a defender of Ukraine, need to lead the Congress away from anything that empowers Putin and weakens Ukraine. They can start with calling out Trump for lying that Ukraine started the war that threatens Europe’s security.

Folks, what’s happening in Washington now is no way to run a country. Wake up, America. Wake up, Washington. Get off this anti-democratic path before the country becomes unrecognizable.

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

What To Do

1

WEEKENDS

The Glass Menagerie

Tennessee Williams’s Tony Award–winning timeless American classic, The Glass Menagerie, invites audiences into the fragile world of the Wingfield family, where dreams and reality intertwine in a tender dance. Set against the backdrop of a small apartment in St. Louis during the 1930s, the play delves into the lives of Amanda Wingfield and her two adult children. Find a full performance schedule online. Through March 16. Show times vary. Ticket prices vary. Dock Street Theatre. 135 Church St. Downtown. charlestonstage.com

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THIS WEEKEND

The Greatest Show on Earth

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents “The Greatest Show On Earth” — a modern reinvention of the classic circus spectacle that has toured the globe for more than 100 years. The long-reigning circus, back in circulation since 2023, will feature many of their most familiar, crowd-pleasing acts along with plenty of new surprises and stunts, including 75 performers representing more than 18 countries.

Feb. 28 through March 2. Show times vary. Tickets start at $20. North Charleston Coliseum. 5001 Coliseum Drive. North Charleston. ringling.com/show

SATURDAY

3

Mardi Gras banger

Head to the Iron Rose courtyard at the historic Mills House this weekend for the ultimate Mardi Gras bash. Celebrate with vibrant colors and music around the fountain, all the way from New Orleans. Enjoy live music by The Shakin’ Martinis, special NOLA-themed drinks, authentic Cajun bites, Mardi Gras giveaways and much more.

March 1. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free to attend. Mills House Hotel. 115 Meeting St. Downtown. ironroserestaurant.com

THURSDAY

4

Blame it on the Leprechauns macrame class

Join New Realm Brewing for a fun and festive macrame class. Get creative while sipping on your favorite local brews, and learn how to make your very own macrame leprechaun just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This two-hour class includes small-group step-by-step instruction, all materials and a little St. Patty’s Day cheer. Food and drinks will be available throughout the class.

March 6. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $30/ticket. New Realm Brewing. 880 Island Park Drive. Daniel Island. newrealmbrewing.com

SUNDAY

5

Yoga on the Ashley

Visit Middleton Place for a yoga session overlooking the majestic and historic oaks on the Ashley River. Experience America’s oldest landscaped gardens like never before as Tashi Marshall leads guests through a powerful and reflective 60-minute yoga session, followed by general admission access to Middleton Place. Tickets include a 25% discount for brunch on-site.

March 2. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $15/members; $20/nonmembers. Middleton Place. 4300 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. middletonplace.org

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Ariail’s pen skewers, delights every week

Back in September 2021, longtime colleague Robert Ariail started a new venture — a cartoon strip in the Charleston City Paper. It’s a weekly project he wanted to do for years.

All of us should be thankful for that. He’s made us laugh and cry. And sometimes, a cartoon he created was so amazing that we spit out our coffee or (God forbid) beer.

While Ariail lives in Camden, he considers the Lowcountry to be the home of his soul.

“I spent my sunbaked childhood searching the beaches for shark’s teeth and shells and plying the waters of the creek for flounder and blue crab behind my grandfather’s house,” Ariail told us back then. “So creating a comic strip with the beauty of South Carolina’s Lowcountry as a backdrop came naturally.”

In the years since, we’ve marveled at the animals he’s brought to life on the page — the turtle, raccoon, alligator, gulls and a menagerie of other critters. We’ve delighted in how Ariail’s few words and crisp drawings always seem to perfectly capture an issue of state or national importance in ways that a 600-word column just cannot.

Ariail served as editorial cartoonist for The State newspaper from 1984 until 2009, twice being named a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1995 and 2000. His weekly laughs in City Paper cartoons have also won state and national accolades — just like those of our other funnyman-in-print, Steve Stegelin.

We’re proud to be the only weekly newspaper in the nation to offer two original cartoonists every week. And this week, we celebrate the wit and wisdom of Robert Ariail. Enjoy some of his best. —Andy Brack, editor

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Cuisine

King Street’s CO reopens after lengthy renovation

By Connelly Hardaway

When CO, a 12-year-old Southeast Asianinspired restaurant, closed for renovations in February 2024, longtime customers had a bit of a scare.

“People said, ‘Oh, crap, that place closed! That was my favorite place for happy hour,’ ” said Josh Williams, operating partner of CO. Fortunately for Charlestonians, CO did not close — it just went through an almost yearlong refresh. It reopened earlier this month.

In addition to being an operating partner at CO, Williams is also the CEO of Collected Hospitality and Development, the group behind CO’s seven locations.

He said that while Collected was growing in other markets — including Raleigh/ Durham, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach and Columbia — for the past decade, the company let CO Charleston “do its own thing.” But a lot has changed in the Charleston culinary scene since CO first opened.

“We decided with all the competition and new restaurants opening every day, we’ve really got to up our game,” he said of CO’s renovation. “Thirteen years can do a lot of wear and tear on a restaurant. … it needed more than just some pressure washing.”

So, the team decided to take the place apart and put it back together. Part of the refresh includes an updated interior — the dark, industrial look that was popular in the early 2010s has evolved. “Now, everything’s brighter,” Williams said.

Taking notes from other CO locations, the King Street spot now includes art and handpainting from regional artists. “It matches the evolution of the brand,” said Mary Pappas, director of marketing at Collected.

The exterior has gotten a refresh, too, with the addition of a blade sign that helps point passersby to CO.

“I still meet people [because of where CO] is located who had never even heard of it,” Williams said. “It’s so easy to pass right by.”

The more things change …

The restaurant’s main demographic, according to Williams, continues to be

CO Charleston refreshed its interior during last year’s renovation, making spaces brighter and airier

young professionals, especially folks taking advantage of the ever-popular happy hour.

Guests can order from the happy hour menu from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. The menu includes $4 bites, too, a staple of the restaurant’s original happy hour. Choose from dishes (that range from $4 to $8), such as pork belly buns, summer rolls, beef and kimchi dumplings and bang bang shrimp. Sip on $6 select beers and wine and half-off sake carafes.

“So many guests have said, ‘Thank you, you’re finally back,’ ” Williams said of CO’s recent reopening. “It’s up to us to hold up our end of the bargain.”

With seven CO locations, the team behind each restaurant has learned what does and doesn’t work in certain cities. For example, Charleston’s offerings have always appealed to locals as a fresh alternative to traditional Southern fare.

“We’ve always been unique for King Street,” Williams said. “Most of our guests are locals. People who come to Charleston want Southern cuisine, which is kind of the opposite of what we are.”

Williams did say, though, that some tourists come racing to CO after four straight days of fried seafood, looking for something a little lighter.

“CO in other cities can vary,” Pappas said. “In Myrtle Beach the market is sushi heavy. Menus morph based on needs.”

The CO name translates differently in other cities, too: Folks who live in Columbia and Charlotte often spend weekends in Charleston, so when CO opened in those cities, customers knew they were getting a Charleston-approved experience. According to Williams, it took a little longer for the CO concept to catch on in Raleigh and Durham.

Regardless of how CO fares elsewhere, Williams thinks there will always be a place for the restaurant in Charleston.

While Upper King (the stretch of businesses and restaurants north of Calhoun Street) has gotten busier and buzzier over the past decade, Lower King still has plenty to offer, from longstanding spots — Husk, 82 Queen, SNOB — to uber popular new places like Lowland Tavern. And then, of course, there’s CO, heading into its 13th year with a facelift and a dedication to the same quality food and service that got it here in the first place. “People have very fond memories here,” Williams said. “Absence makes the heart grow fonder [but it’s still up to us] to give them the experience they want.”

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Mi Tierra Caliente serving fresh Mexican fare in Summerville

By Connelly Hardaway

After the 2023 opening of a successful food truck, Taqueria Mi Tierra Caliente, Maria Hernandez knew the only location for a future brick-and-mortar restaurant would be in downtown Summerville.

Leslie Gutierrez, Maria’s daughter, who helps run Mi Tierra Caliente, said the whole family is deeply entrenched in Summerville — it’s where Hernandez raised her kids and where they all attended school.

“My mom’s dream had always been to own a restaurant in downtown Summerville,” Gutierrez said. “She said if it’s not in downtown Summerville, I don’t want it.”

Now located at 102 S. Cedar St., Mi Tierra Caliente (which translates from Spanish as “my hot land”) is in a prime location, situated near popular spots like Swank Desserts and Matt’s Burgers.

“When this place opened up my mom said, ‘I don’t know — do you think it will be a hit?’ ” Gutierrez said. “She had a lot of doubts, but I said, ‘I think it’s going to be popular. … There’s a lot of traffic and a lot of businesses so I said, Why not? Let’s just do it.’ ”

And do it they did. Mi Tierra Caliente quietly opened in November and is currently open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, as well as for Sunday brunch.

Mi Tierra’s food truck is still operational, and while you’ll find some similar dishes at the restaurant, there are also additional entrees that translate better to a sit-down establishment than a grab-and-go truck.

Gutierrez’s favorite dish is the enchiladas de guerrero, which are traditional red enchiladas stuffed with cheese and served with chicken. “They’re different from any other place,” she said.

Something new for Summerville

Diners tell Gutierrez that a lot of Mi Tierra Caliente’s dishes are a refreshing departure from the kind of Mexican food they find at other places around town.

“They say, compared to every other Mexican restaurant, this is one of the most authentic places you could probably find here,” she said.

Gutierrez helped her mom plan the menu for Mi Tierra Caliente, and encouraged her to include the dishes they grew up eating at home. “I said, ‘I think we should stay with our roots. … All the dishes on our menu are things that I grew up eating here and in Mexico,’” Gutierrez said. “A lot of people love it. A lot of people are trying new things,” she added.

Mi Tierra’s menu includes small bites, salads and snacks, platos de casa and caldos (soups). You can also choose from a variety of beers and cocktails.

Gutierrez said it’s been fun to see friends and neighbors come into Mi Tierra Caliente. “It’s teachers and people that I grew up with that are coming here,” she said. “It’s amazing.”

And while Mi Tierra only opened a few months ago, Gutierrez said she and her family are always ready to see what might be on the horizon. It was the food truck, after all, that led customers to the brick and mortar.

“Regulars [come to Mi Tierra] from the food truck and they’ll say, ‘I’m so happy you have this,’” Gutierrez said. “It’s different plates [from the food truck] and they say, ‘Oh my God, I’m excited to try this.’ ” The future appears bright for Mi Tierra Caliente. “We’re open for new adventures,” Gutierrez said.

A la carte

What’s new

Zachary’s Daiquiris, a self-proclaimed “chic frozen daiquiri destination,” is slated to (finally) open at 460 King St. Feb. 28. The concept comes from Republic Hospitality — the folks behind Republic, Mesu, Bourbon N’ Bubbles and Lamar’s Sporting Club. Zachary’s Daiquiris, also known as Zach’s Daiqs, serves 12 frozen cocktails, including an espresso martini, paloma and classic daiquiris. Learn more online at republichospitality.com. Follow Zach’s Daiqs on Instagram @zachsdaiqs.

Costa is now offering Apericena, an Italian tradition that combines an aperitif with dinner, from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The three-course menu costs $60 per person. Learn more at costacharleston.com.

What’s happening

Tides Folly Beach will host its first-ever Mardi Pardi event from noon to 6:30 p.m. March 1. Celebrating the Mardi Gras season, the beachfront party will feature live music, drink specials like King Cake, frozen Aperol spritzes and food specials. Tides will also host a dog adoption event, Mardi Paws, from noon to 4 p.m. March 2 in partnership with Charleston Animal Society.

Diners will find a variety of authentic Mexican dishes at Mi Tierra Caliente, all created from Maria Hernandez’s own recipes

Certified Sommelier Sarah O’Kelley hosts a regular series of wine classes at Wine & Company. Join her from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 1 for an intro class on wines from Spain. Each class includes a tasting of four wines, a snack and an info packet (with maps!) of the specified region. Email sarah@grapetotable.com for further information and a food and bev industry discount code.

The Black Food Truck Festival recently announced its dates for this year’s fest. Head to the annual food truck shindig April 25 through April 27 at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. Limited, discounted early bird tickets are available throughout February. This year’s festival will feature more than 40 food trucks, live entertainment and DJs, craft artisans, games, lounge areas and more. Learn more at blackfoodtruckfestival.com.

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Owner Maria Hernandez always wanted to own a restaurant in downtown Summerville

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Local collage artist finds new success, ditching 9-to-5

By Ryan Biddix

Carrie Wooden walked away from a successful corporate career to embrace a life of unbounded creativity and the unexpected support of Charleston’s thriving artistic community.

Collages are Wooden’s primary medium of expression, and local marketplaces often serve as her pop-up galleries.

On any given Saturday, you’ll likely find her like I did late last December, set up alongside ducks idly gliding through the waters of Quarterman Park in North Charleston. Other local artists and vendors populated their own multi-colored canopies outside The Station Park Circle, a curated vintage marketplace, in anticipation of holiday shoppers and craft enthusiasts.

Even amidst the sea of tents and displays, Wooden stood out — a woman with vibrant red and orange curls surrounded by her creations: coasters, light switches, bookmarks and canvases alive with surreal, dreamlike imagery.

Her works featured everything from fish heads on suited human bodies to Amazonian women adorned in butterflies, with miniature men perched on their legs and torsos. Each piece was a striking blend of forgotten ephemera, transformed into something new; objects given fresh life, never lost to time.

In an interview with the Charleston City Paper, Wooden elaborated on her journey, revealing both the rewards and hardships of making that career-changing decision.

“I started creating collages in 2020 while furloughed during Covid-19. ... it gave me the chance to tap into my creativity. At first, I made collages for friends and co-workers, unsure of my next step.

“In late 2020, I applied for my first art market and was accepted. ... by September 2023, I was named an emerging artist by Charleston magazine, and things got hectic. In November, I was invited to Pecha Kucha 44, marking the turning point when I decided to pursue art full time,” Wooden said.

From corporate to creative

With an increase in public interest and a higher demand for appearances at craft shows and markets, Wooden had a choice to make: keep a ‘cush’ marketing job with a stable income, or dive deep into her artistic endeavors in the hopes of making a full-time career of it.

At this point, she said, the answer was easy — pursue her passion instead of a steady paycheck. However, this decision was not without obstacles.

“Deciding to rely on myself for a paycheck has been one of the hardest things I’ve done,” Wooden said. “Without the stability I once had, I’ve learned to track vendor fees, identify valuable markets and account for city business license costs.

“After almost a year, I’m learning to plan better, though it’s tough with no guarantee of success at any market. [Still], I’m grateful to live in a city that values buying local.”

Despite the financial obstacles, this artist was able to find her medium, thanks to a collection of vintage magazines, papers and images. And, Wooden said, the supplies needed to make her

analog collages are inherently low-cost and sustainable.

“All of the pieces I use in my art are found at estate sales, flea markets, thrift stores and dumpster diving. Because I only use vintage papers and images, it’s very time-consuming to find the right pieces when you only have one day a week to be on the hunt,” she said.

“Now that I’m not rushing to and from work, I can take my time and actually travel outside of Charleston to find different materials.”

Time of her life

These days, Wooden revels in digging deep into the wooden drawers of mid-century homes, and rummaging through magazines in thrift store bins to build her amalgamated art.

Conscious of the fact that this dramatic career change may not always be feasible, Wooden offers advice to artists who find themselves feeling torn between passion and profession.

“My advice: test the waters, share your work, talk to other creatives and build a strong support system. I’m grateful for

the Charleston art community and my family. Life’s short — if creating makes you happy, do it.

“My art career started at 50, with no plan and little knowledge, but I kept asking questions. Despite financial insecurity, I’m happier and more confident than ever.” To see Wooden’s artwork in person, visit Southern Reutz at 128 Meeting St. To view online, visit her ETSY store at collegekitsch.etsy.com.

Above: Tanked, one of artist Carrie Wooden’s vibrant collages

At left: Wooden on the hunt for found objects and materials

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moe. returns to Charleston with new music, revived spirit

By Vincent Harris

The opening track of an album ideally should set the tone for what you’re about to hear. Think “Gimme Shelter” from The Rolling Stones’ Let It Bleed, or “Finest Worksong” from R.E.M.’s Document. These are tracks that kick the door open rather than bothering to knock, establishing themselves with authority.

You can add “Yellow Tiger,” the first track on moe.’s new album, Circle Of Giants, to that list. The Buffalo, N.Y., sextet, whose legions of Lowcountry fans can catch them at Charleston Music Hall March 10, has worked heavy rock into their psychedelic, jam-happy gumbo before — but “Yellow Tiger” is a first, a swaggering blues rocker with a Black Sabbath-style riff and stunning Beatles-esque vocal harmonies.

It’s an apt beginning to a typically adventurous moe. album that mixes breezy, feel-good bouncers like “Bat Country,” with 12-minute workouts like the widescreen epic “Band In The Sky” without ever missing a step.

Circle Of Giants is also the sound of a band regaining their footing after a long series of tragedies, and there’s a palpable sense of relief in these songs, the first new material the band has released in five years.

“It feels very triumphant,” said drummer Vinnie Amico. “We’re never going to conquer everything, but it feels like we’re finally in a good place and we’re moving forward.”

Which is a small miracle in itself, given the past few years of moe.’s existence. The band was planning a 30th anniversary tour in 2020 that the Covid-19 pandemic scuttled, but that was only the beginning of a series of challenges.

Bassist Rob Derhak was already battling cancer when the pandemic hit, and just as he won that fight, the band’s co-founder and guitarist, Chuck Garvey, suffered a severe stroke. Garvey eventually made a remarkable recovery and rejoined the band, who were recording Circle Of Giants, when yet another tragedy hit: the death of Derhak’s son, Eddie.

“It’s been challenging, to say the least,” Amico said. “Between Rob getting sick, and then Chuck having a stroke, and then the passing of Rob’s son, it seemed to be just one thing or the other all the time.”

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71st Carolopolis Awards covers new ground

The Preservation Society of Charleston hosted the 71st Carolopolis Awards on Feb. 21, setting a new record for the highest number of plaques given in a single year. Presented in partnership with Carriage Properties and The Charleston Place, the awards recognized 26 preservation projects for a total of 27 plaques from downtown to Sullivan’s Island to North Charleston — and marked the first-ever Carolopolis designations for locations on Daniel Island and Folly Beach. Among the honorees are an Eastside freedman’s cottage and a former military warehouse at the Navy Yard. Learn more about the Carolopolis Awards, and view the full list at preservationsociety.org.

Despite those massive personal setbacks, Amico said he never really feared the band would end — though he did occasionally question himself.

“I never had the feeling that we would stop,” he said, “but when Chuck had a stroke, and it being as bad as it was, there was some of that, ‘Are we going to be able to continue?’ But he recovered and he had been working hard and playing guitar, and then when we asked him if he was ready, he said he was ready to go.”

Having said that, moe. has been kicking out the psychedelic jams for 35 years now and the tragedies they’ve faced caused them to rethink their busy touring schedule, according to Amico.

“We’ve been trying to navigate our personal lives along with trying to keep the band together and being relevant and writing new music. We’re trying to do them all without burning out or causing people

“ In the studio, we’ll go back and rework songs to try to keep from going in that selfindulgent direction.”

Vinnie Amico

further health risks,” he said. “I don’t know how the hell we do it, but we’ve actually been able to do it.”

And somehow, they’ve been able to remain a thriving, creative jam band without becoming self-indulgent. Yes, there are some lengthy workouts on Circle Of Giants, but there are also plenty of direct, four-minute tunes. “When we’re in the studio, we definitely like to trim the fat,”

Amico said, before adding with a laugh, “live, it’s a different story. But in the studio, we’ll go back and rework songs to keep from going in that self-indulgent direction.”

As Amico alluded to, those tight tunes become blank canvases onstage, where moe. is still at their best. Their unique alchemy was almost lost because of the tragedies they’ve suffered, and Amico said that audiences on their current tour seem thrilled to have them back.

“We just got back from the first leg of our winter/spring tour out West, and all the shows were great,” he said. “The response to the album has been great, too. We all still have to deal with things on a personal basis, but ... it feels very triumphant. That’s a great word for it.”

Explore local art, ink in Navy Yard gallery

Nidum Studios is a local art gallery and private tattoo studio that recently opened in the Storehouse 9 building within the Navy Yard near Park Circle. Located on Noisette Boulevard, the circa-1918 structure was restored and reopened in 2024. In addition to Nidum Studios, the mixed-use space includes boutique apartments and ground-floor Maker Studios, with plans to bring other types of people and businesses into its creative community soon. Follow @nidumstudios to learn more.

Local author releases coming-of-age novel

Boys is a new novel by Charleston’s Roger Newman, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology who is author of a series of medical thrillers. This story, however, focuses on two boys — one Black, whose family is killed during the Depression, and one White, whose family took in the orphan on its nearby dairy farm. These brothers later fight in segregated units in World War II, only to reunite in a brutal drama years later at Fort Jackson. Koehler Books, $20.95. Jessica Mischner

For daily updates from Charleston’s art and music world, check out the Culture section at charlestoncitypaper.com.

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The popular jam band has supported each other through life’s ups and downs during the group’s 35 years together

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SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the Action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint on the Plaintiff, through his Attorney, J. Chris Lanning, at his office, 12 Carriage Lane, Suite A, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof exclusive of the day of such Service; and, if you fail to answer the Compliant within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in the Action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL PLEASE 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-inEquity/Special Referee for the aforesaid County which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53, South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity/ Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter final judgment in this case. An appeal from the final judgment entered by the Master-in-Equity/Special Referee shall be made directly to the Supreme Court.

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Lis Pendens and Complaint in the above entitled action were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on February 19, 2025.

Dated at Charleston, South Carolina on February 19, 2025.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that action has been commenced and is pending in this Court upon Complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above named Defendants, that said Action is brought under the provisions of Sections 12-16-10 and 15-67-10, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, for the Quieting of a Title after Tax Sale, for the purpose of obtaining a decree establishing that the Plaintiff is the owner of the said properties described in paragraph 6 of the Plaintiff’s Complaint, and that the Defendants have no right, title, interest, claim or estate in or lien upon the said properties.

That said property affected by said Complaint in this Action hereby commenced was, at the time of the commencement of this Action, and at the time of the filing of this Notice is described as follows:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in St. Pauls School District, 23 Charleston, South Carolina, containing One (1) acre, more or less, as shown on a plat prepared by J. N. Frank Surveyor, dated July 22, 1923. Butting and bounding,

Sally Young, SC Bar #4686, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405, 843-953-9521.

SAID lot having such shape, dimensions, size, metes and bounds, more or less, as will more fully appear by reference to said plat.

TMS: 165-00-00-074

GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Conrad Falkiewicz, Esquire, 659 St. Andrews Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407, by Order of this Court Common Pleas dated February 20, 2025 and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina has been appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the Defendants herein as may be unknown infants, persons insane, or otherwise incompetent or under legal disability, claiming any right, title, estate claim, interest in, or lien upon the property described in the Complaint herein, such appointment to become absolute unless they or someone on their behalf shall procure an Order appointing a Guardian ad Litem for such persons within (30) days after past publications of the Summons herein.

BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A. s/ J. Chris Lanning J. Chris Lanning 12-A Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407 Phone – 843-766-5576

HAVE YOU BEEN SERVED?

ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES

NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2024-DR-10-3337

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS KIMBERLY O’BOYLE AND DAVID BRIGGS IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN 2016 AND 2017.

TO DEFENDANT: DAVID BRIGGS

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint for Termination of Parental Rights in this action, filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on November 20, 2024, at 4:39 p.m. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint for Termination of Parental Rights will be delivered to you upon request, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the Charleston County South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Sally Young, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON

IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

DOCKET NO. 2024-DR-10-1214

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Ginnell Gibbs and Tyrieq Gordon DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2024

TO DEFENDANT: Tyrieq Gordon

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on May 2, 2024 at 8:37 am. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Charleston County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405-5714 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

Charleston County Department of Social Services, Legal Office, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405, (843) 953-9625.

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:

MARY MCCOY POPE

2024-ES-10-0676

DOD: 3/7/24

Pers. Rep: LINDA P. DAVIS 6809 DAVIS RD., RAVENEL, SC 29470

Atty: THOMAS H. BRUSH, ESQ. 12-A CARRIAGE LN., CHARLESTON, SC 29407

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Estate of:

GERALD GOULD VAUGHAN

2024-ES-10-1285

DOD: 6/4/24

Pers. Rep: RICHARD B. VAUGHAN 2852 CONSERVANCY LN., CHARLESTON, SC 29414

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Estate of: OSCAR CALVIN LEACH, JR.

2024-ES-10-2090

DOD: 11/6/24

Pers. Rep:

CORNELIUS B. LEACH 1323 LONER RD., BLYTHEWOOD, SC 29016 ***********

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: BARBARA A. TAMSBERG 2025-ES-10-0107

DOD: 12/25/24

Pers. Rep: CHARLOTTE S. LEMON 1050 LOYALIST LN., MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464

Atty: DAWN CLARK, ESQ. 497 BRAMSON CT., #101-A, MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464

Estate of:

ESTHER COPEN KENDZIORA

2025-ES-10-0115

DOD: 1/1/25

Pers. Rep:

NOREEN K. MILLIGAN 335 KEISLER RD., GILBERT, SC 29054

Pers. Rep:

PATRICIA K. WANSTREET 2622 MARSH CREEK DR., CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Estate of: DANIEL ALBERT SIMANAITIS

2025-ES-10-0147

DOD: 12/14/24

Pers. Rep:

SUSAN MARCOU

5587 POLWORTH ST., MADISON, WI 53711

Atty:

DAVID H. KUNES, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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Estate of:

DANIEL JULES LERNER

2025-ES-10-0157

DOD: 12/26/24

Pers. Rep:

ROSALYN KRAMER MONATHALLER

2244 ASHLEY CROSSING DR., #424, CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Atty:

DAVID K. HALLER, ESQ. 604 SAVANNAH HWY., CHARLESTON, SC 29407

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Estate of: ANN BYRUM

JOHNSTON

2025-ES-10-0159

DOD: 1/20/25

Pers. Rep: CROFT WHITENER LANE 30 CHURCH ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401

Atty: ANDREW W. CHANDLER, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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Estate of:

DONALD REESE SMITH

2025-ES-10-0186

DOD: 1/16/25

Pers. Rep: JOHN A. LINKER, JR. 30 SOCIETY ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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Estate of:

JUANITA CAMPBELL GIBSON 2025-ES-10-0188

DOD: 1/23/25

Pers. Rep:

SLOAN D. GIBSON, IV 114 HIBBEN ST., MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464

Atty: DAVID H. KUNES, ESQ.

115 CHURCH ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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Estate of:

RODGER C. WILSON

2025-ES-10-0191

DOD: 1/19/25

Pers. Rep: CHRISTIAN LEE WILSON 1902 FRUITWOOD AVE., CHARLESTON, SC 29414

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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: GERALD STEPHEN TANENBAUM 2025-ES-10-0180

DOD: 1/28/25

Pers. Rep: GRETCHEN J. TANENBAUM 37 LEGARE ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401

Atty: M. JEAN LEE, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401 ***********

Estate of: WILLIAM JOSEPH CARETTO 2025-ES-10-0197

DOD: 1/31/25

Pers. Rep: JULIE K. GIBSON 21 EVERLEIGH CT., SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681

Atty: DAVID H. KUNES, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401 ***********

Estate of: JEANARIS LEE BANNISTER 2025-ES-10-0220

DOD: 11/14/24

Pers. Rep: CORLISS N. BANNISTER 1872 NOLA RUN, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485

Atty: SARAH M. SMITH, ESQ. 1180 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD., #310, CHARLESTON, SC 29407 ***********

Estate of: THERESA B. RICHARDSON 2025-ES-10-0244

DOD: 12/17/24

Pers. Rep: MATTHEW RICHARDSON 567 ROSERIDGE DR., BLYTHEWOOD, SC 29016 ***********

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Extra Room Self Storage - North Charleston 8911 University Blvd. North Charleston SC 29406 intends to hold an Auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an Online Auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 3/18/2025 at 10:00 AM. This sale is pursuant to the assertion of lien for rental at the self-storage facility. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials.

Storme Smith; Courtney Green.

This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2024-CP-10-01692

The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-17 Plaintiff,

-vsLorenzo Graham; Charsetta Graham; South Carolina Department of Revenue Defendants

BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-17 vs. Lorenzo Graham; Charsetta Graham; South Carolina Department of Revenue, I, Mikell Scarborough, Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on March 04, 2025, 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 certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, if any, known and designated as Lot A1 containing 0.487 acres, more or less, situate, lying and being located in St. Paul`s Parish, in the County of Charleston, State of South Caro1ina, and being more particularly shown and delineated on a plat entitled “PLAT SUBDIVIDING TMS 19100-00-292 LOT A (1.660 ACRES TOTAL)INTO NEWLOTS A1-A3” prepared by Absolute Surveying, Inc. dated January 19, 2004 and recorded in Plat Book DD at page 988; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

Derivation: BEING the same property conveyed to Charsetta Graham and Lorenzo Graham by deed of Scora Investments, Inc. d/b/a 5 Star Properties dated July 22, 2005 and recorded in Book D647, at Page 129 in the RMC Office for Charleston County; ALSO BEING the same property conveyed to Charsetta Graham and Lorenzo Graham by Quit Claim Deed of Troy C. Crist dated August 9, 2005 and recorded November 10, 2005 in Book T561, Page 514 in the RMC Office for Charleston County.

TMS #: 191-00-00-292

5664 Dixie Plantation Road, Hollywood, SC 29449

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 8.59000% 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)

Katharyn L. Sophia (SC Bar# 105541)

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

MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE CASE NO. 2024-CP-10-01890

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Tameika M. Anderson, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the Charleston County Courthouse, Charleston, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot No. 5, Block 3, as shown on a plat of Pepperhill No. 7, recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book AA, at Page 117. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as reference to the aforesaid plat will more fully appear.

This being the same property conveyed to Tameika Anderson by deed of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, of Washington, D.C. a/k/a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, an agency of the United States of America dated December 16, 1999 and recorded December 29, 1999 in the Office of the Registrar of Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County, South Carolina in Book B340 at Page 728.

TMS # 395-15-00-097

Property Address: 7618 Vanderbrook Place Charleston, South Carolina 29420

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Charleston County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the 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 non-compliance. If the Plaintiff’s representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Charleston County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. 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 rate of 6.250% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Charleston County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

s/Ryan J. Patane S.C. Bar No. 103116

Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335

D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley, LLC

Attorneys for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 11682 Columbia, S.C. 29211 (803) 233-4999 rpatane@dgglegal.com bgrimsley@dgglegal.com

AMENDED MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE

CASE NO. 2024-CP-10-01684

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Robert D. Pettaway, I, the Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at Charleston County Public Services Building, Second Floor Council Chambers, Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as New Lot 2, Block P-Z, Section 5, all of which will more fully appear by reference to a Plat made by Atlantic Surveying, Inc., Covert B. Nelson, RLS, entitled “Subdivision Plat of Block P-Z, Section 5 (1.29 AC), TMS 469-10-00-060 into Lot 1 (0.14 AC), Lot 2 (0.15 AC), and Lot 3 (0.19 AC) & Residual (0.81 AC) located on the North Side of Azalea Drive in the City of North Charleston, Charleston County, SC, Property of DW OPP Fund, LLC”; said plat being recorded in the Charleston County Register of Deeds Office in Plat Book L19 at Page 0481. Reference is hereby made to said plat for a more complete metes and bounds description.

This being the same property conveyed to Robert D. Pettaway by deed of T M Rooke Company LLC dated July 8, 2021 and recorded July 16, 2021 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina in Book 1014 at Page 608.

TMS # 469-10-00-255

Property Address: 2280 Bailey Drive N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Charleston County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied

to the 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 non-compliance. If the Plaintiff’s representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Charleston County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. 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 rate of 2.8750% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Charleston County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

s/Ryan J. Patane

S.C. Bar No. 103116

Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335

D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley, LLC

Attorneys for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 11682 Columbia, S.C. 29211 (803) 233-4999 rpatane@dgglegal.com bgrimsley@dgglegal.com

MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE CASE NO. 2024-CP-10-04551

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Emmanuel Flores Gonzales, Maria Rodriguez and et al., I, the Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the Charleston County Public Services Building, Second Floor Council Chambers, Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and known and designated as Lot 9, Block P, in Woodview Manor Subdivision, as shown on a plat by E.M. Seabrook, Jr., Inc., dated December 4, 1975, in Plat Book AG, at Page 46; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

This being the same property conveyed to Emmanuel Flores Gonzales and Maria Rodriguez, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, and not as tenants in common, by deed of Jerry Austin a/k/a Jerry Lee Austin and Courtney L. Austin n/k/a Courtney Austin Nixon dated July 6, 2023 and recorded July 26, 2023 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina in Book 1193 at Page 734.

TMS # 388-01-00-087

Property Address: 4529 Outwood Drive Ladson, South Carolina 29456

TMS # 188-01-00-087

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Charleston County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied

to the 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 non-compliance. If the Plaintiff’s representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Charleston County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. 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 rate of 6.250% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Charleston County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

s/Ryan J. Patane S.C. Bar No. 103116

Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley, LLC

Attorneys for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 11682 Columbia, S.C. 29211 (803) 233-4999 rpatane@dgglegal.com bgrimsley@dgglegal.com

NOTICE OF LIQUIDATION OF MOMENTUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC

The Court of Common Pleas for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Richmond County, South Carolina, has entered a Consent Order effective January 20, 2025, authorizing the Insurance Commissioner of South Carolina, Michael Wise (“Commissioner”) to liquidate Momentum Risk Retention Group (“Momentum”). Under the Order, the Commissioner, as Liquidator, is directed to take possession of all assets of Momentum and to administer those assets under the general supervision of the court. A copy of the Order is available online at www.MomentumRRGInLiquidation.com. The Liquidator is authorized to deal with the property, business, and affairs of Momentum for the benefit of the policyholders and creditors and to take any and all necessary actions to effectuate an orderly and timely liquidation. This Notice is being sent to all individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, estates, trusts, governmental bodies, or other entities which the books and records of Momentum reveal may have a right to claims against Momentum. Enclosed is a Proof of Claim form which must be presented to the Liquidator in accordance with S.C. Code Ann. § 38-27-540, (See proof of claim instructions). The proof of claim form is also available online at www.MomentumRRGInLiquidation.com.

Claims presented against Momentum will be reviewed by the Liquidator in accordance with S.C. Code Ann. § 38-27-10 et seq. Notices of the Liquidator’s determination on claims presented against Momentum will be given to claimants and/or their specified counsel. Disputed claims will be resolved in accordance with S.C. Code Ann. § 38-27-580.

No claims, suits, or other proceedings against Momentum or against any of its assets may be made or further prosecuted except through the filing of a proof of claim with the Liquidator or

in a proceeding brought in the liquidation court. THE DEADLINE FOR FILING PROOFS OF CLAIM IS August 1, 2025.

NO PROTECTION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA INSURANCE SOLVENCY GUARANTY FUND

As a Risk Retention Group, Momentum claimants and policyholders are not covered by the South Carolina Insurance Guaranty Associations (S.C. Code Ann. § 38-87-50). All claims must be forwarded to the Liquidator for processing as a claim against the assets of the receivership estate of Momentum as described above.

MORE CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE

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 1: 1108 Stockade Ln. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

03/18/2025 10:00 AM

Brandy McElveen House hold items

Dianne Tindal-Sutton Office supplies

Sterling Eason Household goods

Tony Bas Household Goods

Facility 2:

1904 Hwy 17 N. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

03/18/2025 10:15 AM

Sophie Drager Boxes, Clothing, Furniture

Daniel Mercado Furniture

Facility 3: 1640 James Nelson Rd Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

03/18/2025 10:20 AM

Renee Williams Household items

Facility 4: 1471 Center St Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 03/18/2025 10:30 AM

Anita Baker Furniture and household items

Facility 5: 1514 Mathis Ferry Rd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

03/18/2025 10:35 AM

Daniel Runza Household Goods/Furniture Acct. Records/Sales Samples

Christopher Ettson Household Goods and Furniture

Facility 6: 1540 Meeting Street Road Charleston, SC 29405

03/18/2025 1:00 PM

Melvin Ellington

Household Goods/Furniture, TV/ Stereo Equipment

Crystal Huggins Sofa, Loveseat, TVs, Bed, Stereo,

Portable Fireplace, boxes

Antonio Mitchell Bags

Alphonso Seabrook Clothes, Hanger, Boxes

Kelvin Snipes Clothes, furniture

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.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, PLAINTIFF,

vs. Tina S Davis a/k/a Tina S Gonzalez; Carolina Kitchens of Charleston, Inc.; Ashleytowne Recreational Development, Inc.; Ashleytowne Village Horizontal Property Regime (B), Inc., DEFENDANT(S)

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

C/A NO: 2025-CP-10-00723

DEFICIENCY REQUESTED

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 February 7, 2025.

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.

s/ Gregory Wooten

February 17, 2025

John S. Kay (S.C. Bar No. 7914)

Ashley Z. Stanley (S.C. Bar No. 74854)

Alan M. Stewart (S.C. Bar No. 15576) Sarah O. Leonard (S.C. Bar No. 80165)

Gregory Wooten (S.C. Bar No. 73586) Gregory T. Whitley (S.C. Bar No. 100792) Attorneys for Plaintiff Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 (803) 726-2700 john.kay@hutchenslawfirm.com ashley.stanley@ hutchenslawfirm.com alan.stewart@hutchenslawfirm.com sarah.leonard@hutchenslawfirm.com k.gregory.wooten@ hutchenslawfirm.com gregory.whitley@ hutchenslawfirm.com

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

Freedom Mortgage Corporation, PLAINTIFF, vs.

Joshua Jeanes a/k/a Joshua Cayne Jeanes; Jessica Jeanes a/k/a Jessica Ann Jeanes; The Gardens at Whitney Lake Phase 2A Homeowners Association, Inc.; South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services; Charleston County Clerk of Court, DEFENDANT(S)

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

C/A NO: 2025-CP-10-00237 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 January 14, 2025.

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.

s/ Gregory Wooten

February 17, 2025

John S. Kay (S.C. Bar No. 7914)

Ashley Z. Stanley (S.C. Bar No. 74854)

Alan M. Stewart (S.C. Bar No. 15576)

Sarah O. Leonard (S.C. Bar No. 80165) Gregory Wooten (S.C. Bar No. 73586)

Gregory T. Whitley

(S.C. Bar No. 100792)

Attorneys for Plaintiff Hutchens Law Firm LLP

P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 (803) 726-2700

john.kay@hutchenslawfirm.com ashley.stanley@ hutchenslawfirm.com alan.stewart@hutchenslawfirm.com sarah.leonard@ hutchenslawfirm.com k.gregory.wooten@ hutchenslawfirm.com gregory.whitley@ hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 23918 - 119219

KN PROPERTIES 1 LLC, A SOUTH CAROLINA LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY, Plaintiff,

v. NABEE KARIM f/k/a ROSCOE SUTTON, OMAR KARIM and ERICA GLOVER and if they may be deceased, their 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:

5350 Christian Dawn Drive Charleston County, South Carolina TMS Number: 622-00-00-005

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, 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 January 7th, 2025, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on January 9th, 2025 and the Order of Publication was filed on February 4th, 2025 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 R. David Chard, Esquire of 2050 Spaulding Drive, North Charleston, SC 29406 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 February 4th, 2025 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

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON:

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Heritage Village Horizontal Property Regime, Inc., Plaintiff v. Darcy Thompson and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Defendants.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 3rd day of February, 2025, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the Front Entrance of CHARLESTON COUNTY

JUDICIAL CENTER, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina, on the 1st day of April, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL that certain Condominium or Apartment Unit, situate, lying and being in the Town of Mount Pleasant, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina known and designated as Apartment Unit Number 3, Building C, in Heritage Village Horizontal Property Regime, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, a horizontal property regime established by Mount Pleasant Investments (A Partnership) pursuant to the South Carolina Horizontal Property Act, Section 57494, et seq., South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, and submitted by Master Deed dated March 5, 1974, recorded on March 8, 1974 in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book X-103 at Page 234, which Apartment Unit is shown on a Plat of said Regime, recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book AC at Page 154. Said Apartment/Condominium conveyed together with an undivided percentage interest in and to the common elements and facilities and easement(s) and is subject to those conditions all as stated in Deed recorded in Book X173, at Page 122.

SUBJECT to all easements, restrictions, and rights of way record.

Being the same property conveyed to Scott A. Shank by deed of C. Denise Pfaff, dated January 14, 2005 and recorded on January 19, 2005 in the Office of the RMC for Charleston County in Book W522 at Page 593.

TMS# 535-05-00-061

Property Address:

305 Lakeside Drive, Unit C Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

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 requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

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

Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2018-3, U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, PLAINTIFF, VERSUS Arthur L. Simmons, Jr. ; South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority; DEFENDANTS.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 21st day of January, 2025, 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 March, 2025 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN CHRIST CHURCH PARISH, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, WITH THE FOLLOWING METES AND BOUNDS; BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIPE APPROXIMATELY 850 FEET SOUTHWEST OF U.S. HIGHWAY 17 NORTH A BEARING OF NORTH 44 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 243.60 FEET ALONG THE ESTATE OF JOHN RICHARDSON TO AN IRON ROD; THENCE A BEARING OF SOUTH 31 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 214.05 FEET TO AN IRON ROD, A BEARING OF SOUTH 58 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 221.61 FEET TO AN IRON ROD AND A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 76 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST AN ARC DISTANCE OF 23.49 FEET ON A CURVE DEFLECTING TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 15.00 FEET TO AN IRON ROD, ALL ALONG THE RESIDUAL LANDS OF ARTHUR LEE SIMMONS; THENCE A BEARING OF NORTH 31 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 139.74 FEET ALONG THE NORTHWESTERN RIGHT-OFWAY OF MARTIN GEORGE LANE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

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 Arthur L. Simmons, Jr. by deed of Arthur Lee Simmons, dated April 28, 1993 and recorded May 24, 1993 in Book F227 at Page 756 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County.

TMS # 629-00-00-235 Case#: 2024CP1004092

Current Property Address: 1056 Martin George Ln Awendaw, SC 29429

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 011847-05327 2024CP1004092

FOR INSERTION

2/14/2025, 2/21/2025, 2/28/2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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

DOCKET NO. 2024CP1003014

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as collateral trust trustee of FirstKey Master Funding 2021-A Collateral Trust, Plaintiff, v. Ferris G. Singley, Jr.; Brian G. Singley; OneMain Financial, Inc. Portfolio Resolutions, Ltd. Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Brenda A. Singley, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe Defendant(s).

(011847-05283)

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived

TO THE DEFENDANT(S):, Brian G. Singley, Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Brenda A. Singley, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 4744 Spruce St, North Charleston, SC 29405, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 470-02-000-50, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 1221 Main Street, 14th Floor, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 292023200, 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 Master’s

you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR 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 upon you. If you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply to have the appointment of the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Ian C. Gohean, Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley, PA, 325 Rocky Slope Road, Greenville, SC 29607, made absolute.

NOTICE

TO THE DEFENDANTS: Brian G., Singley Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Brenda A. Singley, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe,

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina on August 28, 2024.

s/ Brian P. Yoho

Rogers Townsend, LLC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), John.Hearn@rogerstownsend.com

Brian P. Yoho (SC Bar #73516), Brian.Yoho@rogerstownsend.com

Jeriel A. Thomas (SC Bar #101400) Jeriel.Thomas@rogerstownsend. com

R. Brooks Wright SC Bar #105195) Brooks.Wright@rogerstownsend. com

1221 Main Street, 14th Floor Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 744-4444

Columbia, South Carolina

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the Motion for the appointment of Ian C. Gohean as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for Brian G. Singley and any unknown minors and persons who may be under a disability, it is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, Ian C. Gohean, be and hereby is appointed Guardian Ad Litem Nisi on behalf of Brian G. Singley and all unknown minors and all unknown persons under a disability, all of whom may have or may claim to have some interest in or claim to the real property commonly known as 4744 Spruce St, North Charleston, SC 29405; that Ian C. Gohean is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendant(s), unless the said Defendant(s), or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of a Guardian or Guardians Ad Litem for the said Defendant(s), and it is FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall forthwith be served upon the said Defendant(s) Brian G. Singley and Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Brenda A. Singley, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein;

also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, .by publication thereof in the Charleston City Paper, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons in the above entitled action.

s/Julie J. Armstrong by BLC Clerk of Court/Judge for Charleston County Charleston, South Carolina 2/12/25

FIRST AMENDED LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Ferris Geiger Singley and Brenda A. Singley to Associates Financial Services Company of South Carolina, Inc. dated August 31, 1998, and recorded in the Office of the RMC/ROD for Charleston County on September 3, 1998, in Mortgage Book H310 at Page 172. This mortgage was assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment dated September 26, 2014 and recorded October 1, 2014 in Book 432 at Page 440; subsequently, this mortgage was assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for Towd Point Master Funding Trust 2022-PM3 by assignment dated January 16, 2023 and recorded January 30, 2023 in Book 1161 at page 76; subsequently, this mortgage was assigned to Firstkey Mortgage, LLC by assignment dated March 20, 2024 and recorded April 5, 2024 in Book 1237 at Page 615; subsequently, this mortgage was assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as collateral trust trustee of FirstKey Master Funding 2021-A Collateral Trust by assignment dated March 20, 2024 and recorded April 5, 2024 in Book 1237 at Page 616. This loan is subject to a Loan Modification Agreement dated November 16, 2004

The premises covered and affected by the said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof were, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, described as follows:

All that lot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of S.C., and being known and designated as Lot #3 in Block “D” as shown on a plat of Morningside Subdivision made by W. L. Gaillard in August, 1946 and duly recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book “F”, at Page 60; the said Lot #3 in Block “D” having such size, shape, metes, bounds, location and dimensions as shown on the aforesaid Plat to which Plat reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description.

This being the same piece of property conveyed to Ferris Geiger Singley and Brenda A. Singley by deed of John Robert Pye dated May 21, 1970 and recorded May 22, 1970 in Book M94 at Page 304 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County. Subsequently, Ferris G. Singley died on August 23, 2001, leaving the subject property to his heirs or devisees, namely, Brenda A. Singley, Ferris G. Singley, Jr. and Brian G. Singley, as is more fully preserved in the Probate records for Charleston County, in Case No. 2002-ES-10-01966; also by Deed of Distribution dated January 28, 2004 and recorded February 3, 2004 in Deed Book B483 at Page 812 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County; subsequently, Brenda A.

Singley died leaving the subject property to her heirs or devisees, namely. Ferris G. Singley, Jr. and Brian G. Singley

Property Address: 4744 Spruce St North Charleston, SC 29405

TMS/PIN# 470-02-000-50

s/ Brian P. Yoho Rogers Townsend, LLC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), John.Hearn@rogerstownsend.com

Brian P. Yoho (SC Bar #73516), Brian.Yoho@rogerstownsend.com

Jeriel A. Thomas (SC Bar #101400) Jeriel.Thomas@rogerstownsend. com

R. Brooks Wright SC Bar #105195) Brooks.Wright@rogerstownsend. com

1221 Main Street, 14th Floor Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 744-4444

Charleston County.

TMS No. 411-05-00-102

Property address: 648 Dellwood Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405

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.

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

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2025-CP-10-00239

Master’s Sale 2024-CP-10-04819

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

South Carolina Federal Credit Union, PLAINTIFF VERSUS Gary C. Griffin a/k/a Gary Griffin a/k/a Gary Caldwell Griffin, DEFENDANTS

Upon authority of a Decree dated December 13, 2025, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the Emergency Operations Center, Public Services Building (PSB) located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 4th DAY OF MARCH, 2025 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

All that piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as Lot No. 27, Block K, as shown on a plat of “Portion of Brentwood, Charleston County, South Carolina,” which plat was made March 1956, by J. O`Hear Sanders, Jr., Surveyor, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book K at Page 94.

Reference is hereby craved to said plat for a more complete and accurate metes and bounds description.

This being the same property conveyed to Gary C. Griffin by deed of Mikell R. Scarborough as Master in Equity for Charleston County dated March 19, 2018 and recorded March 22, 2018 in Book 706 at Page 329 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for

Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this cause. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR 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 to represent said minor(s) 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(s) herein.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on January 14, 2025.

SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A.

By: _/s/Angelia J. Grant Ronald C. Scott (rons@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #4996

Reginald P. Corley (reggiec@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #69453

Angelia J. Grant (angig@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #78334

Allison E. Heffernan (allisonh@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #68530

H. Guyton Murrell (guytonm@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #64134

Jordan D. Beumer (jordanb@ scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #104074

ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF

1800 St. Julian Place, Suite 407 Columbia, SC 29204 803-252-3340

February 5, 2025

loanDepot.com, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. George Edward Dorr a/k/a George Dorr; Vicki A. Dorr a/k/a Vicki Ann Dorr; South Carolina Department of Revenue; and The Lakes at Northwoods Town and Garden Home Owners Association, Inc., DEFENDANT(S).

(242315.00010)

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT

TO THE DEFENDANTS GEORGE EDWARD DORR A/K/A GEORGE DORR; AND VICKI A. DORR A/K/A VICKI ANN DORR ABOVE NAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve copy of your answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 1800 St. Julian Place, Suite 407, Columbia, SC 29204 or P.O. Box 2065, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, 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 a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master in Equity for Charleston County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2024CP1006230

Hedge Hog Industries, Corp., Plaintiff, v. Alycar Investments, LLC and Oak Bluff Homeowners Association, Inc., Defendants.

SUMMONS

TO: THE DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is served upon you, and to serve a copy of your written response to the said Complaint on the subscribers at the law office of Smith | Closser, P.A., 7455 Cross County Road, Suite 1, Post Office Box 40578, Charleston, South Carolina, 294230578, within thirty (30) days after the date of service hereof, exclusive of the day of service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

SMITH | CLOSSER, PA

s/Zachary J. Closser

Zachary J. Closser (SC Bar No. 74005)

7455 Cross County Road, Ste 1 (29418) P.O. Box 40578, Charleston, SC 29423

843-760-0220; 843-552-2678 (fax)

zclosser@scnlaw.com

Attorney for the Plaintiff

December 17, 2024 24-34

MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE

2015-CP-10-00377

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

Mortgage Assets Management, LLC

v. Grange Simons Lucas III

Upon authority of a Decree dated August 28, 2015, 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 March 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS

THEREON, IN ST. ANDREWS PARISH, IN THE COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT THREE (3), BLOCK F, ON A PLAT BEARING THE LEGEND “PLAT OF SECTION 3, LENEVAR SUBDIVISION, CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C.”

DATED MARCH 24, 1960 BY A.L. GLEN, REG. P.S. AND L.S. AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK M AT PAGE 113 IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY. SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, DIMENSIONS, BUTTINGS AND BOUNDINGS AS ARE SHOWN AND DELINEATED ON SAID MAP WHICH IS MADE A PART AND PARCEL HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO. SAID LOT IS CONVEYED SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO SAID PROPERTY, WHICH ARE SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF THE SAME DATED APRIL 9, 1960 IN BOOK D-70 AT PAGE 634 IN THE RMC OFFICE AFORESAID. BEING THE SAME PREMISES CONVEYED TO MARY KING LUCAS, THE MORTGAGOR HEREIN, BY DEED OF GRANGE S. LUCAS, THE MORTGAGOR HEREIN, BY DEED OF GRANGE

S. LUCAS, III AND MARY

CATHERINE LUCAS, EXECUTED

MAY 23, 1989 AND RECORDED MAY 24, 1989 IN P-184, AT PAGE 350, AND RE-RECORDED JUNE 25, 1992 IN BOOK H. 215 AT PAGE 889, AND BY DEED OF RENEE J. LUCAS, EXECUTED MAY 7, 1985 AND RECORDED JULY 29, 1985 IN BOOK W-148, AT PAGE 810. TMS#: 352-12-00-104

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1412 Tara Road, Charleston, SC 29407 Parcel No. 352-12-00-104

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 # 21-49077 FOR INSERTION

Mikell R. Scarborough

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

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., PLAINTIFF versus Althea D. Capers nka Althea D. Green aka Althea D. Capers-Green; Jessie Green aka Jessie R. Green, III aka Jessie Nathan Green, III, DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 10th day of October, 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 March, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL that certain lot, piece, parcel, or tract of land, which is a portion of Lot 16 of the Phillip Tract in Christ Church Parish, County of Charleston, as shown on a Plat made by T.A. Huguerin, Surveyor, of record in the RMC Office for Charleston County, in Plat Book B at Page 85. Also includes a mobile/ manufactured home, a 2004 CLAY VIN: OHC014394NCAB BEING the same property conveyed to Althea D. Capers by deed of Hendesce Capers, Melvina Tillman, Benjamin Capers, Kenneth Capers, Herbert Lee Singleton, Patricia C. Graham, and Henry Capers, dated July 29, 2004 and recorded October 12, 2004 in Deed Book K512 at Page 157. Thereafter, Althea D. Capers nka Althea D. Green aka Althea D. Capers-Green conveyed one-half of her interest in the Property to Jessie Nathan Green, III, which deed was recorded March 31, 2011 in Deed Book 0179 at Page 667.

TMS No. 583-00-00-034 MH00051282 (MH) Property Address: 2927 Canyon Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

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. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND 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, 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. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.5000%.

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. 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. 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 well before the foreclosure

sale date. ATTENDEES MUST ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK OR OTHER FACIAL COVERING.

Any person who violates said protocols is subject to dismissal at the discretion of the selling officer or other court officials.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC (803) 799-9993

FOR INSERTION February 14, 2025, February 21, 2024, February 28, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

6646

Master’s Sale 2022-CP-10-01676

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 RCF 2 Acquisition Trust, PLAINTIFF versus Gerald J. Mitchell, Yolonda Mitchell, Eagle Funding of SC, Inc. and HSBC Mortgage Corporation (USA), DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 21st day of December, 2023, 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 March, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, shown and delineated as Lot 16, Block B on a plat entitled “West Cameron Terrace, State of South Carolina, Charleston County” prepared by J. O’Hear Sanders, Jr., Surveyor, dated August 1956 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County in Plat Book K at Page 159. Reference is hereby made to said plat for a more complete and accurate description of said lot of land. Being the same property conveyed unto Gerald J. Mitchell by deed from United States of America, dated February 18, 1997 and recorded February 21, 1997 in Deed Book H280 at Page 881; thereafter, Gerald J. Mitchell conveyed an undivided one-half interest unto Yolonda Mitchell by deed dated September 10, 1999 and recorded September 21, 1999 in Deed Book N334 at Page 401 in the ROD Office Charleston County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 4710500033

Property Address: 5172 Sterrett Street, Charleston, SC 29405

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 following liens or mortgages are senior and superior to the Plaintiff’s Mortgage and the subject property will be sold subject to these liens: DECREE: Based on the evidence in the record and the failure of this Defendant to file an answer asserting any interest in the Property, the Court finds that this mortgage is paid in full and is hereby satisfied of record. No further filing is necessary to effectuate this satisfaction. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND 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, 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. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.8750%. 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. 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. 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 well before the foreclosure sale date. ATTENDEES MUST ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK OR OTHER FACIAL COVERING. Any person who violates said protocols is subject to dismissal at the discretion of the selling officer or other court officials.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC (803) 799-9993

FOR INSERTION February 14, 2025, February 21, 2025, February 28, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity 6659

Master’s Sale 2024-CP-10-01297

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

US Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust, PLAINTIFF versus The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Willie Simmons, Jr.; Patrice Simmons, Glynice Simmons, and any other Heirsat-Law or Devisees of Willie Simmons, Jr., Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 10th day of October, 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 March, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. All that certain lot, piece or parcel of

land situate, lying and being in St. James-Santee Parish, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, containing One (1) acre, more or less and known as Lot No. 2 on a plat entitled “Plat of Subdivide Lands of Sallie Manigault’s Estate”, said plat having been made on April 2, 1981 by George D. Sample, PE & LS. The said plat is recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book AT at Page 13. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings and will be reference to said more fully at large appear. Being the same property conveyed unto Willie Simmons, Jr. by deed from James H. Simmons, dated June 8, 1999 and recorded June 14, 1999 in Deed Book L328 at Page 53 in the ROD Office for Charleston County, South Carolina; thereafter, upon information and belief, Willie Simmons, Jr. passed on March 1, 2023 leaving the Property to his heirs, namely Patrice Simmons and Glynice Simmons.

TMS No. 7290000066

Property Address: 1124 Sallie Manigault Lane, McClellanville, SC 29458

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. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND 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, 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. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.8750%.

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. 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. 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 well before the foreclosure sale date. ATTENDEES MUST ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK OR OTHER FACIAL COVERING. Any person who violates said protocols is subject to dismissal at the discretion of the selling officer or other court officials.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC (803) 799-9993

FOR INSERTION February 14, 2025, February 21, 2025, February 28, 2025

Mikell R.

Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale 2023-CP-10-00496

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

US Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust, PLAINTIFF versus Luiz Robert DeMoura; Julie A. DeMoura, DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 15th day of January, 2025, 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 March, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. All that lot, piece or parcel of with the buildings thereon, situate, lying and being on the North side of Mary Street, East of the corner of Nassau Street, known as numbers 44-46 Mary Street. Measuring and containing in front of Mary Street, forty nine (49’) feet, the same on the back or north line, by eight (80’) feet on the East and West lines; be all said dimensions more or less; Butting and bounding to the North on Lands of Elizabeth Dewees, to the East on lands now or late of Sara Hamlin, to the South on Mary Street, and to the west on lands formerly William Dewees. Said property is subject to all applicable covenants, conditions, restrictions, limitations, obligations and easements of record. This being the same property conveyed to Luiz Robert DeMoura by deed of James S. Heyward dated September 5, 2001 and recorded September 6, 2001 in Book R381 at Page 21 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County; subsequently Luiz Robert Demoura conveyed ½ interest to Kristina DeMouraDiaz by Corrective Deed dated November 15, 2006 and recorded December 8, 2006 in Book C608 at page 98. Subsequently, Kristina DeMoura Diaz conveyed her ½ interest to Luiz Robert DeMoura by deed dated November 27, 2006 and recorded December 8, 2006 in Book C608 at Page 130; subsequently, Luiz Robert DeMoura conveyed ½ interest to Julie Ann DeMoura by deed dated August 18, 2010 and recorded September 9, 2010 in Book 0142 at Page 781.

TMS No. 459-09-03-102

Property Address: 46 Mary Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND 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, 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. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.0000%. 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. 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. 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 well before the foreclosure sale date. ATTENDEES MUST ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK OR OTHER FACIAL COVERING. Any person who violates said protocols is subject to dismissal at the discretion of the selling officer or other court officials.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC (803) 799-9993

FOR INSERTION February 14, 2025, February 21, 2025, February 28, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity 6683

Master’s Sale 2024-CP-10-04910

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

U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Indenture Trustee on behalf of and with respect to Barclays MortgageTrust 2022RPL1, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 2022-RPL1, PLAINTIFF versus Lindsay M. Hendrix; Stephen H. Hendrix, Jr.;, DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 27th day of January, 2025, 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 March, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. All that certain parcel, piece or lot of land situate, lying and being in the State of South Carolina, County of Charleston, located in the City of North Charleston, shown and designated as, “Lot 25, Block G, Waltham Road, 6714 sq. ft.” on a plat entitled “FINAL PLAT, LAKEWOOD, LOTS 1 THUR 24, BLOCK H AND LOTS 22 THUR 40, BLOCK G, PHASE 2B, THE LAKES, CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA” dated May 14, 1999, prepared by A.H. Schwacke and recorded in Plat Book ED at page 264 in the RMC Office for Charleston County, South Carolina. Said property is subject to all applicable covenants, conditions, restrictions, limitations, obligations and easements of records. This being the same property conveyed to Linsay M. Hendrix and Stephen H. Hendrix, Jr. by deed of John A. Mackelprang dated July 18, 2007 and recorded July 23, 2007 in Deed Book C633 at Page 869, in the RMC Office for Charleston County.

TMS No. 485-07-00-153 Property Address: 8384 Waltham Road, North Charleston, SC 29406

Since a deficiency judgment is being demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days after the date of sale, pursuant to S.C. Code ANN. Section 15-39720, (1976), to close on April 3,

2025 at 11:00 a.m. The deficiency judgment may be waived by the Plaintiff upon written request prior to sale. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND 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, 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. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.1250%. 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. 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. 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 well before the foreclosure sale date. ATTENDEES MUST ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK OR OTHER FACIAL COVERING. Any person who violates said protocols is subject to dismissal at the discretion of the selling officer or other court officials.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC (803) 799-9993

FOR INSERTION February 14, 2025, February 21, 2025, February 28, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity 6686

Summons Service - Vinh Do HOUSTON COUNTY, GEORGIA SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO: 2024V131104A Natalie Nghiem, Plaintiff, vs. Vinh Do, Respondent.

TO THE RESPONDENT: 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 thereto on the subscriber, Thanh Tran, within 30 days after the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to Answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint and judgment by default may be entered against you. NOTICE OF FILING. The Summons and Complaint for a name change action were filed in Houston County Superior Court, Case Number 2024V131104A on October 31, 2024. Thanh Tran, 209 Steeplechase Run, Warner Robins, GA 31088 - (478) 951-4616, Agent for Plaintiff

Free Will Astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries author Anne Lamott articulated a thought that’s perfect for you to hear right now: “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” I might amend her wisdom a bit to say “for a few hours” or “a couple of days.” Now is a rare time when a purposeful disconnection can lead you to deeper synchronization. A project or relationship will improve after a gentle reset. Your power mantra: “Renew yourself with quiet inaction.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Beavers are the engineers of the natural world. The dams they fabricate not only create shelters for them but also benefit their entire ecosystem. The ponds and marshes they help shape provide rich habitats for many other species. Boosting biodiversity is their specialty. Their constructions also serve as natural filters, enhancing water quality downstream. Let’s make beavers your inspirational symbol for the coming weeks, Taurus. In their spirit, build what’s good for you with the intention of making it good for everyone whose life you touch. Ensure that your efforts will generate ripples that nourish your tribe and community.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I predict that you will soon have reason to celebrate a resounding success. You will claim a well-deserved reward. You may even shiver with amazement and gratification as you marvel at how many challenges you overcame to emerge triumphant. In my view, you will have every right to exude extra pride and radiance. I won’t complain if you flirt with a burst of egotism. In accordance with my spirituality, I will tell you, “Remember that this wonder you have spawned will live for a very long time.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): When you see the stars in the night sky, you’re looking at the ancient past. Light from those heavenly bodies may have taken as long as 4,000 years to reach us. So we are beholding them as they used to be, not as they are now. With that as your inspiration, I invite you to spend quality time gazing into your own personal past. Meditate on how your history is alive in you today, making its imprint on all you do and say. Say prayers and write messages to yourself in which you express your awe and appreciation for the epic myth that is your destiny.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I mourn the growing climate calamity that is heating up our beloved planet. Among many other distortions, it has triggered yellow forsythias and blue gentians to blossom during winters in the Austrian Alps — an unprecedented event. At the same time, I am also able to marvel at the strange beauty of gorgeous flowers growing on the winter hills of ski resorts. So my feelings are mixed — paradoxical and confusing — and that’s fine with me. I regard it as a sign of soulfulness. May you be so blessed, Leo: full of appreciation for your capacity to hold conflicting ideas, perspectives, and feelings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The quietest place on earth is a room at Microsoft’s headquarters near Seattle. It’s made of six layers of steel and concrete, and its foundation includes vibrationdampening springs. Within it, you can hear your heartbeat, the swishing of your clothes, and the hum of air molecules colliding. The silence is so eerily profound that many people become flummoxed while visiting. Here’s the moral of the story: While you Virgos are naturally inclined to favor order and precision, a modicum of noise and commotion in your life is often beneficial. Like background sounds that keep you oriented, minor wriggles and perturbations ensure you remain grounded. This will be extra important for you to acknowledge in the coming weeks.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): To make a Mobius strip, you give a half twist to a strip of paper and attach the ends. You have then created a surface with just one side and one edge. It’s a fun curiosity, but it also has practical applications. Using Mobius strips, engineers can design more efficient gears. Machinists make mechanical belts that are Mobius strips because they wear out less quickly.

By Rob Brezsny

There are at least eight other concrete functions, as well. Let’s extrapolate from this to suggest that a similar theme might be arising in your life. What may seem like an interesting but impractical element could reveal its real-world value. You may find unexpected uses for playful features. One of your capacities has dimensions you have not yet explored, but are ready to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Sandra Cisneros is a visionary writer with Sun and Mercury in Sagittarius. She is always in quest of the next big lesson and the next exciting adventure. But she also has the Moon, Venus, and Saturn in Scorpio. Her sensitive attunement to the hidden and secret aspects of reality is substantial. She thrives on cultivating a profound understanding of her inner world. It took her years to master the art of fully expressing both these sides of her character. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because you’re primed to go in quest for experiences that will open your heart to novel amazements — even as you connect with previously unknown aspects of your deep self that resonate with those experiences.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The Moeraki Boulders are spread along a beach in New Zealand. Many of the 50 big rocks are nearly perfect spheres and up to six feet in diameter, so they provide a stunning visual feast. Scientists know that they have steadily grown for the last 4 million years, accumulating ever-new layers of minerals. I propose we make them your symbols of power until July 1. In my astrological estimation, you are in a phase of laying long-term groundwork. What may seem to be a tedious accumulation of small, gradual victories is part of a grander undertaking. Like the Moeraki Boulders, your efforts will crystallize into an enduring foundation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A Japanese proverb says, “The bamboo that bends with the wind is stronger and more resilient than the oak tree that resists.” That’s true. When storms bluster, oak branches get broken and blown away. Bamboo may look delicate, but it is actually strong and capable of withstanding high winds. It flourishes by being flexible instead of rigid. That’s the approach I recommend to you, Capricorn. Challenges may emerge that inspire you to stay grounded by adapting. Your plans will become optimal as you adjust them. By trusting your natural resilience, you could find unexpected chances for interesting transformation. Your potency will lie in your ability to bend without breaking.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Seattle’s Space Needle serves as an observation tower. It’s 605 feet high. For years, there was a restaurant with a rotating floor at the top. In its early days, the movement was so brisk that some visitors got dizzy and nauseous. Engineers had to recalibrate the equipment so it was sufficiently leisurely to keep everyone comfortable. Your current situation resembles this story. The right elements are in place, but you need to adjust the timing and rhythm. If there are frustrating glitches, they are clues to the finetuning that needs to be done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Octopuses have three hearts, each with a different function. Every one of their eight limbs contains a mini-brain, giving them nine in total. Is there any doubt, then, that they are the patron creature for you Pisceans? No other zodiac sign is more multifaceted than you. No other can operate with grace on so many different levels. I celebrate your complexity, dear Pisces, which enables you to draw such rich experiences into your life and manage such diverse challenges. These qualities will be working at a peak in the coming weeks. For inspiration, consider putting an image of an octopus in your environment.

Jonesin’

Across

1. En ___ (with full attendance, as a court)

5. Fundamental end?

8. Blew a gasket

14. The whole A to Z

16. Cynthia’s costar

17. With “The,” 1987 Michael Cimino epic adapted from a Mario Puzo novel

18. Fairly new

19. Yacht post

20. Coin-op opening

21. “Carpe ___!”

23. Pasty luau dish

24. Airport counter name

28. 1999 comedy about kids trying to get to a KISS concert

32. Tabula ___ (blank slate)

33. ___ Lanka

34. “Dune” star Isaac

35. City renamed Tokyo in 1868

36. First musical to win Best Picture since “Oliver!” in 1968

39. “I Like ___” (‘50s campaign slogan)

40. Gp. running Sarah McLachlan-backed ads since 2007

42. More than vexation

43. “Fargo” family name

44. 1944 musical starring Judy Garland

48. Without

49. Cleaning cloth

50. Part of MIT, for short

51. Ocean Spray name starter

53. “___ Stop the Music” (1980 movie)

55. Channel Tunnel terminus

58. Classic Disney cartoon with some questionable depictions of Native Americans

62. On the double

63. Culinary knife cut that’s finer than julienne

64. Chem lab vessels

65. Punch from Pacquiao

66. Geneva, for one Down 1. ___-relief (sculpture style) 2. Frazier foe 3. Video game figure not controlled by the gamer (abbr.)

10. Mints in a little case

11. “___ Martin: SAP” (2023 Netflix standup special)

12. Columnist Landers

13. “Who ___?” (New Orleans Saints chant)

15. San Antonio mission, with “the”

20. Phillipa of “Hamilton” and “Doctor Odyssey”

21. Global low point

22. “Come on in”

23. Market strategy

25. Like some circles?

26. “Seems to me ...”

27. U.K. ambulance toppers (that probably go “wee-oo-wee-oo”)

28. Freud concern

29. “Sorta”

30. Prefix meaning “three”

31. “Rock and Roll, Hoochie ___”

36. Video taker, briefly

37. “___ Poetica”

38. Understand

41. Some diagnostic tests

43. Word before freak or group

45. Removes data from

46. Ziering of “Beverly Hills, 90210”

47. Bed sheet material

52. Soap star Springfield

53. “Arrested Development” star Michael

54. “... three men in ___”

55. Half-___ macchiato

56. 1996 Olympics host city, for short

57. Mauna ___ (Hawaiian peak)

58. Simple sandwich, casually

59. “Hairspray” actress Zadora

60. Request

61. Word before a maiden name

Mythical hybrid

Sacred bird, to ancient Egyptians

Airline assignment

___ Dew (brand with a Baja Blast flavor)

Breadstick seasoning

Cookie brand

“PIZZA AND A MOVIE” —watch for these slices.