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Federal cuts hurt

Some S.C. arts programs to suffer after federal slash of grant funding

By Herb Frazier

The Charleston Symphony expected a $30,000 grant for a new fellowship program, and the Berkeley County Museum in Moncks Corner planned on vital support for its annual Colonial Days fundraiser. But without warning in the last month, the federal government yanked away its money.

These are just two of the downsides caused by arts and history program cuts imposed by the new federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) — two independent federal agencies targeted by DOGE.

It has told NEH to return $175 million in undistributed grants and has redirected an unspecified amount of NEA’s $210 million budget, according to news sources.

Congress, however, approved the money, which represents a fraction of the national budget. If it is not restored, some say cultural events in the tri-county area and elsewhere in South Carolina could vanish.

A long legacy threatened

One of the first signs of trouble came when South Carolina Humanities (S.C. Humanities) based in Columbia told its partners and the public last month it had lost $600,000 or 65% of its operating budget from the NEH. Since then, S.C. Humanities stopped accepting new grant applications, said the agency’s executive

director, Randy Akers. Akers said the DOGE notice stated:

‘‘ ‘The termination of your grants represents an urgent priority for the administration.’ ” Akers translated the sentence as meaning “we are not in the federal government’s fiscal priorities.” Since then, Akers said he has not heard from South Carolina’s elected leaders in Washington.

If they choose not to appropriate money to us, we are going to have to do something drastic.”

—S.C. Humanities Executive Director Randy Akers

And that could have huge impacts. If funding to S.C. Humanities is not restored, for example, the state could lose support for reading programs that encourage literacy skills, a Smithsonian partnership that brings national exhibits to small towns, support for K-12 teachers and students, and funding for rural museums and historical societies.

In Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, grants have recently gone to the Charleston Literary Festival, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, PURE Theatre and the Summerville Orchestra.

CCSD board approves pay raises in new budget

The Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Board of Trustees on May 19 approved its fiscal year 2025-26 budget which included pay raises for teachers and other staff members.

The $1.7 billion budget (about 8% higher than last year’s) gives an additional $4,000 in annual pay with step raises to teachers across all salary levels. That bumps wages for new entry-level teachers to $64,782. Non-teaching staff will see a 3% salary increase alongside step increases.

Groups that were awarded grants before “May 1 will receive the full amount of their award,” said Theresa “T.J.” Wallace, assistant director of S.C. Humanities.

A Mellon reprieve

After the DOGE announcement, S.C. Humanities received a $200,000 emergency grant from the Mellon Foundation, which will help it continue until Oct. 31, the end of the federal fiscal year, Akers said.

“If they restore some funds to NEH, then maybe we can get back on our feet,” Akers told the Charleston City Paper. “But if they choose not to appropriate money to us, we are going to have to do something drastic.”

The options include cutting the S.C. Humanities’ five-member staff, merging with another institution or closing, said Akers, who was scheduled to retire June 30, ending a 37-year career at the helm of the 50-year-old agency.

S.C. Humanities has paused a search for Akers’ successor. It has asked him to stay until the issue is resolved.

“This is a weird farewell,” he said with a chuckle. “It is not exactly the way I wanted to go out.”

Telling America’s story

The cuts come at a bad time for the Berkeley County Museum. The museum was awarded a $10,000 S.C. Humanities grant

CCSD Superintendent Anita Huggins said the budget represents a “value statement,” highlighting the district’s prioritization of quality educators and support staff. Monday’s approval is the first time in years that board members agreed to a balanced budget before June. —Skyler Baldwin

10th

South Carolina’s national rank for firearm mortality rate by population, rounding out the top 10 in a new study. The study by a law firm analyzed data from 2018 through 2022 from the National Center for Health Statistics.

CP GROCERY TRACKER

May 16–May 23, 2025

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

Milk (half-gallon): $1.73 ( $0.25)

Cheese (8-ounce block): $2.62 ( $0.35)

Eggs (dozen, large white): $3.99 ( $0.92)

Bananas (per pound): $0.34 ( $0.18)

Avocados (each): $1.31 ( $0.07)

Gas (per gallon, S.C. avg.): $2.812 ( $0.023)

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

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a fellowship program at the Charleston Symphony

What’s ahead in education advocacy for S.C.

By Jack O’Toole

They say all politics is local. So, too, is education, says the incoming president of a major state teachers’ organization who plans to advocate with a strong focus on what teachers want at the local level.

“We talk a lot with our state legislators, which is important because it affects everybody,” said Dena Crews, a Florence teacher and incoming president of the South Carolina Education Association.

“But at the same time, I’ve been able to see how we can make change for the better when we work with our local school boards and superintendents.”

Still, it sounds like she’s ready to face the inevitable fights ahead at the state level — starting with the perennially controversial issue of private school vouchers.

“Public money should pay for public schools,” she said. “We should work on making our public schools better instead of giving those resources away to schools that don’t have the same accountability.”

Crews also weighed in on growing debates over diversity initiatives and control of local school library content.

“We should trust the professionals who’ve been hired to do the job,” she said simply. “We’ve gone to school, we’ve studied, and we’re going to choose materials that are appropriate for our students and help them understand what they’re learning.”

Crews is stepping into a role shaped by her longtime colleague, Sherry East, who’s set to retire after two terms as SCEA president — a tenure East calls “the toughest job I’ve ever loved.”

Steady leadership through ‘tough times’

East, a longtime science teacher in Rock Hill public schools, doesn’t hesitate when asked to grade state lawmakers on this year’s legislative session.

“An ‘A’ on the Educator Assistance Act and an ‘F’ on vouchers,” East told the Charleston City Paper this week. “So for me, they’re sitting at about a ‘C’ right now.”

It’s that kind of candor that’s defined East’s two terms at the helm of the state’s oldest teachers’ association — a seven-year tenure that’s set to end with her term-limited retirement this July.

“This has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” she said, her voice cracking slightly on the other end of the phone line. “But I have truly loved trying to make a difference for the teachers and students of this state.”

Crews, who has served as vice president since 2018, credits East with steady leadership through unprecedented challenges, from the early days of Covid through recent showdowns over teacher pay and vouchers.

“She’s grown as a leader and navigated through some tough times,” Crews said. “But she had a vision that’s moved our association and state forward. We’re going to miss her so much.”

Teacher pay, contracts and … bathroom breaks

Despite deep disagreements over issues like private school vouchers and diversity initiatives, East says she’s been able to work productively with Republican leaders in the Statehouse on meat-and-potatoes matters such as teacher pay, contracts and working conditions.

For instance, she calls conservative Senate Education Chairman Greg Hembree, R-Horry, “a good listener.”

“I appreciate that he’s always been willing to meet with us and talk about our issues,” East said. “And on some things, he’s been willing to help.”

Thanks in part to solid working relationships like that, minimum teacher pay in the state has jumped from $32,000 to $48,500 during East’s time in office. And with this year’s passage of the Educator Assistance Act, teachers will for the first time have many of the same rights most workers take for granted — like the right to see an estimate of their salary before signing a contract.

The result? Teachers couldn’t go to the bathroom from the time the first bell rang in the morning until well after the last one sounded in the afternoon.

East sounds a little incredulous as she describes the long fight it took to ensure that teachers had at least 30 minutes of duty-free time every day to attend to their personal needs.

“It took four years to get that,” East said.

The specter of privatization and ‘the radical right’

Perhaps no issue has defined East’s tenure as much as the fight against private school vouchers, which she says divert much-needed resources from the public schools that 90% of South Carolina children attend.

Under her leadership, the SCEA has been a plaintiff in two lawsuits challenging state voucher plans, eventually winning both cases in the S.C. Supreme Court.

Nevertheless, legislators decided to try again in 2025, passing new voucher legislation that aims to provide up to $7,500 to 15,000 S.C. families to send their children to private schools.

Unlike previous efforts, this year’s bill includes several bureaucratic and financial workarounds specifically designed to sidestep the state constitution’s ban on state spending that directly benefits private schools — a process East has likened to “putting lipstick on a pig.”

“There’s just no common ground on the public-private issue,” she said of her discussions with Republican leaders. “I think they’re being unreasonable, and they think I am. We just can’t get anybody to change their mind on that one.”

“There’s just no common ground on the publicprivate issue. I think they’re being unreasonable, and they think I am.”

—SCEA President Sherry East

“That was a big win,” East said. But the victory she kept coming back to in her conversation with the City Paper involved an even more basic right.

As Covid worsened an already troubling teacher shortage across the state, she said, school districts began scheduling literally every moment of elementary school teachers’ day with official school business — from classes to parent conferences to lunchroom proctoring.

East says that disconnect is part of what she sees as a larger problem — the growing influence of far-right factions in both chambers of the Statehouse.

“The radical right is definitely changing the climate,” she said. “Legislators we’ve worked well with over the years are quietly talking about just not running again.”

As for East’s future, she said it could include anything from more teaching to additional work on behalf of teachers. And when asked specifically if it might also include a run for office, she didn’t shut it down.

“I don’t enjoy politics, but if it would help teachers and children I wouldn’t rule it out,” she said. “I would say I’m open to all suggestions.”

Crews

Never too early to get prepared for hurricane season, officials say

By Skyler Baldwin

Emergency management officials across the Palmetto State are urging residents to gear up for the 2025 hurricane season early in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene in 2024.

“We lost 49 people in Hurricane Helene,” said S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster during a May 15 stop in North Charleston. “That’s the most we’ve ever lost in any hurricane.

“A disaster does not have to have a loss of life with preparation and understanding of what’s happening.”

Though Hurricane Helene left the Lowcountry mostly unscathed, local officials are pressing that early preparation is still key to mitigate the effects of natural disasters.

“Charleston is a beachfront community in many areas,” said Ben Webster, director of the Charleston County Emergency Management Department. “We have a lot of coastline, so we are very susceptible to hurricanes throughout the season. We need to recognize that this is a fact, and we need to be prepared because it only takes one storm.”

Webster said now is the perfect time to stock up on emergency supplies to be ready for the aftereffects of a storm. He said to purchase non-perishable food, bottled water and pet food. He stressed emergency services are quickly overwhelmed in big disasters and it can take up to 72 hours before help reaches individuals who need help.

An emergency supply kit should be able to sustain you and your family for that length of time at a minimum, he said. Charleston County’s newly updated Hurricane Guide contains a checklist of items you may want to include in your emergency supply kit.

“When the storm is coming is not the time

to install an interactive digital exhibit that tells the story of the county’s Revolutionary War history, said the museum’s director, Chelsy Clark Proper. The exhibit, which costs $90,000, will go beyond the story of Revolutionary patriot Gen. Francis Marion to tell the story of loyalists, women and enslaved people, she said.

“We were lucky that we received our S.C. Humanities grant for it before the egregious funding cuts came through,” Proper said. “We are still looking for about $5,000 to finish paying for it before installation next month.”

Last year, S.C. Humanities partially sponsored the museum’s Colonial Day festival, which is a major fundraiser for the museum, she said.

“We had hoped to apply for these funds again, but S.C. Humanities isn’t providing

to go shopping,” he said. “We’ve all been there before — you go to Walmart, and you’re fighting neck and neck with people to get these supplies.

“Don’t put yourself through that. Just get it done early.”

Prep you can start right now

Preparation won’t keep you from being impacted by a severe storm, but it will help communities recover more quickly, Webster said. Charleston County’s Hurricane Guide is full of information to stay informed and ready for the season.

Here are several things families can start doing now to ensure they are ready for the hurricane season. This list is not exhaustive, but it serves as a starting point for those looking to be prepared.

• Check for flood insurance. Contact your homeowners insurance agent to learn about the National Flood Insurance Program. New flood policies can take up to 30 days to take effect.

• Develop an emergency communications plan. Create a plan of action to reconnect with your family in the event you are separated during an emergency.

• Educate yourself on emergency responses. Learn how to turn off gas, water and electricity in your home, and teach other family members to do the same. Know when and how to call emergency services.

• Prepare your home. Check your home’s roofing, secure garage doors and check the main electrical panel and electric appliances to ensure they are above potential floodwaters. Consider installing storm shutters or boards over windows, if needed.

grants at the moment,” she said. “While we’re still holding Colonial Day [Sept. 27], we’re having to find other sponsors to fill the gaps.”

The NEA also told the Charleston Symphony in late 2024 that it would fund a fellowship program for five emerging musicians and two future administrators of nonprofit arts programs. But earlier this spring, the symphony learned it would not receive the grant, said the symphony’s chief executive officer Michael A. Smith.

The upbeat Smith does not forecast doom and gloom for the 89-year-old symphony because of NEA’s denial. Attendance is up 75% since before the pandemic, the orchestra raised $16 million for an endowment after the pandemic and its operating budget has nearly doubled, he boasted.

“We will continue to fund [the fellowships] through operations,” Smith promised. “We will appeal to Charleston, and

Know your zone

Evacuation zone changes are made often based on updated storm surge model data from the National Hurricane Center. Charleston County’s Hurricane Guide includes an updated map of Lowcountry evacuation zones.

• Zone A includes areas in and around Edisto Island and along the immediate coast, including Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms and Dewees Island.

• Zone B includes areas north of Mount Pleasant to U.S. Highway 17 as well as areas in and around James and Johns islands and the southern portion of the Charleston peninsula.

• Zone C includes areas between Highway 17 and the Charleston County line, including West Ashley, North Charleston and the upper peninsula.

If an evacuation order is given, listen to state and local officials and follow established evacuation routes for your zone. Residents who are evacuating should carry their emergency supply kits, leave early and ensure their vehicle has a full tank of gas, officials said.

hopefully, our community rallies behind us and sees its importance.”

Funding continues

The S.C. State Library and the S.C. Arts Commission (SCAC) have, so far, dodged the DOGE cuts, the agencies said.

Some staffing and funding has been eliminated at the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which supports libraries nationwide, but no effects have been felt in South Carolina, said Breanne Smith, the State Library’s associate deputy director.

The majority of SCAC’s “funding comes through state appropriations,” said Jason L. Rapp, the commission’s communications director.

If cuts do occur, he said, “we are fortunate that state appropriations are the bulk of our budget, and our leadership team has contingency plans in the event any are needed.”

Blotter of the Week

A North Charleston man on May 15 told city police that somebody apparently stole more than $2,000 in construction materials from a Cross County Road construction site. Security footage captured lights turning on and off in the area, but no suspect. Extra creepy: a stack of cabinets in one frame and “gone in the next.” You can practically hear the X-Files theme.

Caught red-meat-handed

A West Ashley man on April 28 reportedly stole about $250 worth of shrimp, steak and other meats from a West Ashley grocery store. When confronted, the man told the manager of the store he “put the items back,” (he did not), and then ran out of the store with his bag.

It’s really not funny

A slow-moving vehicle reportedly struck a Mount Pleasant man May 1 while he rode his bicycle on West Coleman Boulevard. He told town police he stopped to wait for the car to move, and when it didn’t, he began to pedal. At that same moment, the car moved forward, leading to a collision that knocked him down. Fortunately, nobody was hurt.

By Skyler Baldwin

Illustration by Steve Stegelin

The Blotter is taken from reports filed with area police departments between April 28 and May 15.

LINGERIE

Put down the damned phone while driving

When was the last time you saw somebody driving and texting or driving and looking at their cell phone? Yesterday? Or that person waiting at a stoplight, who fails to move forward when it turns green because he’s glued to the dang phone? Today?

Mobile phones, packed with powerful computers that used to take up rooms, are a convenience of modern life. But they can cause big problems — distracted driving and deadly wrecks, for instance — when used irresponsibly.

That’s why we applaud the South Carolina General Assembly for (finally) making it illegal to drive while holding a mobile phone. Starting Sept. 1, it’s not even supposed to be in your lap. The new law also reinforced a texting ban and prohibited watching movies or playing video games while driving. Pushing buttons and looking at or reading a screen while zipping down a busy roadway is a recipe for trouble.

But there are problems with the new hands-free cell phone law: enforcement and teeth.

First, the new law makes it tough for police to actually charge a person with breaking it. The law specifically says police can’t “stop a person for a violation of this section except when the officer has reasonable suspicion that a violation has occurred based on the officer’s clear and unobstructed view of

a person who is unlawfully using a wireless electronic communication device while operating a motor vehicle on the public streets and highways of this state.” In other words, an officer has to clearly see the violation, which can be difficult with vehicles traveling quickly on roads and highways.

Second, the new law doesn’t have much teeth to keep drivers from violating it. If you’re caught — and that can be tough — and ticketed, first offenders face only a $100 fine. If you are caught a second, third or fourth time within three years? The fine goes to $200 and you could get two points on your licence. Most people likely figure, “Big whoop,” because the chance that they’ll be clearly seen — twice or more — by a patrolling officer is slim.

So it’s good we’ve got the law on the books. But it’s mostly a toothless tiger.

Oh, if you really want to understand the courage of state lawmakers who finally passed the law, you might want to consider that letter last year from federal highway officials to the state that said South Carolina would lose up to $80 million in road funding if a handsfree law were not passed by July 2025.

Hands-free driving makes common sense. It’s key to responsible and safe motoring. And despite a toothless law now on the books, just put down the damned cell phone too often connected to your hand like a bad wart.

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.

New documentary profiles American Revolution

By Andy Brack

Legendary documentary film director Ken Burns last week said South Carolina was one of two violent colonies where it would have been really hard to have lived during America’s war for independence. The other was New Jersey.

Both states saw a lot of bloodshed. In fact, Burns said one in five Revolutionary War battlefield deaths as a whole occurred here in the Palmetto State, which had more battles and skirmishes than any other state. Too many people don’t realize how pivotal South Carolina was in the nation’s struggle for freedom from autocratic British rule. South Carolina’s location caused the British to stretch supply lines on a continent much bigger than most thought then. Charleston’s wealth was attractive to the British, which captured it in 1780 after shelling the city for a month. More than 5,000 colonial soldiers — a Southern army — surrendered, leading the British to think the tide shifted toward them. But then came pesky backcountry fighters like Daniel Morgan, Thomas Sumter and Francis Marion.

Burns, in Charleston for a preview of this team’s new The American Revolution documentary that comes out in six months, said South Carolinians of 250 years ago faced a gruesome civil war inside a war for independence. Neighbors took revenge on neighbors. Loyalists killed patriots, who killed Loyalists and British soldiers who sacked the state.

“It’s an eight-year story of how the United States came into being,” he said during a press conference at the College of Charleston with SCETV, which will present the six-part, 12-hour series. “It’s not always a pretty story, but it’s a complicated and interesting one.”

Too many people don’t realize how pivotal South Carolina was in the nation’s struggle for freedom from autocratic British rule.

Burns and his team say they hope the film helps Americans reconnect with their history.

“We think that understanding where you’ve been, particularly this most important of stories, helps you understand where you are and where you’re going,” he said. “Too often, we have told only a top-down version of our past. And what we have tried to do in all of our films for the last nearly 50 years of filmmaking in public media is to tell a bottom-up story as well — one that is not an unforgiving revisionism that throws out those top-down figures, but merges the two together.

He said he believes the new film is the most important in his career.

“The American Revolution is the most important event in human history, since the birth of Christ.”

People are often fond of thinking there’s not really much new that happens — that history repeats itself.

But the birth of the United States, where people chose rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness over an autocratic monarch, was new and different. No nation up until that time had been built on principles. Instead, they were based on inheritance, conquest or tyranny.

“There was something new under the sun that began here in these 13 former colonies that has been a beacon for the entire world,” Burns said. “And our film is an attempt to understand how it started, what its antecedents were and what took place during the revolution.”

Burns dodged a question about what Revolutionary War leaders like John Laurens and Christopher Gadsden, both of Charleston, would think about some leaders today who are turning to authoritarianism — particularly since patriots fought and died to shrug off the cloak of autocracy.

“What is so surprising to me is just how much people [back then] were willing to risk everything for this concept, a brand new concept of liberty and freedom of representation in a real sense. … We’re the first anticolonial movement and we were rebelling against the arbitrary power and authoritarian aspects of the British government over us.”

The American Revolution premieres nationwide on public television on Nov. 16.

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

Meeting the moment in S.C. during Trump 2.0

By Jace Woodrum

As is expected from a reality TV star turned U.S. president, Donald Trump dominates the news cycle, social media feeds and (for many of us) our minds.

The chaos and sensory overload are part of the strategy, cultivating the sense that he can’t be stopped as he disregards judges’ orders and flouts the Constitution. President Trump’s policies and actions are eroding the rule of law, threatening our democracy and creating a Constitutional crisis.

As the executive director of the ACLU of South Carolina, I travel around the state talking with South Carolinians who are shocked and scared by what they see from the Trump administration. They see the president going after people’s rights and freedoms in ways that remind them of fascist regimes — and they ask me again and again, “What are we supposed to do? Tell me, what can I do?” I tell them there are three things to do in this moment:

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One, don’t abandon hope. President Trump will not give in or back down unless he is forced. That’s why the ACLU has taken more than 100 legal actions to fight back against his current administration. (We filed 434 legal actions during his first administration.) While we must recognize that incredible harm has come to so many, we must also acknowledge that the protection of the constitution remains.

Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship? His attempt to restrict access to gender-affirming health care for transgender people under 19? His threats to cut funding to schools if they engage in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives? All have been blocked by the courts. These rulings aren’t permanent and they don’t mean we rest. But they do buoy our hope and strengthen our resolve to keep pressing the courts to hold the president accountable.

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Two, don’t relinquish power. Everything that is happening at the national level is flowing down to the states. Trump’s executive order attempting to get rid of DEI in schools? Our S.C. superintendent of education did a copy and paste here. Trump’s attempt to deport immigrants without due process? He’s going to demand your local police department’s help.

The good news? You have more power than you realize. You can join us at state Board of Education meetings, at the Statehouse or in your local community to fight against the same fascist policies that are dominating the headlines. And here, your voice can really make a difference. Engaged activists have protected the teaching of Black history in schools, expanded housing rights at the county level and staved off some of the most egregious state-level legislative attacks on the rights of LGBTQ+ people.

Three, stick up for your neighbors. Marginalized communities are facing draconian attacks like we’ve never seen before. Transgender people make up 1.6% of the population, but right-wing politicians spend an inordinate amount of time hurting them. Immigrants are so frightened about being arrested and sent off to an El Salvadoran prison that they’re not leaving their homes. Black Americans are watching the dismantling of civil rights protections that they’ve bled and died to secure.

When the government turns its back on people, we must open our hearts. You can bring groceries to your immigrant neighbor or offer to fix their broken taillight. You can push for your employer to keep prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion, even as the political winds shift. You can speak up when your coworker tells an anti-transgender joke, offer support to a transgender young person, or spread facts — not misinformation — about trans folks on your social media.

What matters is that we take care of people, even when they’re different from us and especially when they’re living through this moment in history. We’re just over 100 days into the second Trump administration and we have a long way to go before it’s over. But the fight of our lives isn’t in Washington, D.C. It’s here at home — and we

Jace Woodrum is executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina.

What To Do

THURSDAY

1

Adults-only night at Charleston Aqua Park

Who said water parks were just for kids? Get ready for an epic night out and beat that early summer heat at Charleston Aqua Park. Leave the stress of the work week behind and dive into an evening of laughs, splashes and good vibes. Don’t forget to bring a pair of closed-toe shoes for the ropes course, and of course, Trophy Flakes truck will be on-site serving up grub. May 29. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. $30/person. Charleston Aqua Park. 3050 Marlin Road. Johns Island. charlestonaquapark.com

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WEDNESDAY

An Awkward Mala Crawfish Boil

Kwei Fei Chef David Schuttenberg is inviting everyone to a one-night-only mala crawfish boil. The evening promises loud, hot vibes with Schuttenberg at the helm preparing a true Lowcountry-meets-Sichuan boil live. Guests can expect a three-course, pescatarian-friendly meal infused with bold spice and paired with delightful beverages.

May 28. Event starts at 6 p.m. $85/ticket. Kwei Fei. 1977 Maybank Highway. James Island. kweifei.com

FRIDAYS

3

Family Fridays at Drayton Hall

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the historic Drayton Hall in West Ashley for the last Family Friday of the event’s inaugural season. Bring the little ones for story time followed by crafts or games, then take your time enjoying Drayton Hall’s landscape with scavenger hunts and other activities to engage young learners. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Every Friday. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free. Drayton Hall. 3380 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. draytonhall.org

SATURDAYS

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Charleston Farmers Market

Browse through a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, handcrafted goods and prepared foods as you explore the charming stalls inside Marion Square. From farm-fresh produce to food truck favorites, there’s something for everyone at the Charleston Farmers Market. Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, special events and activities for all ages in the heart of downtown.

Saturdays. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Marion Square. 329 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonfarmersmarket.com

MONDAYS AND SATURDAYS

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Let’s Move

Join the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry for Let’s Move twice a week. This interactive program is designed to inspire children to explore the joys of physical activity through play, discovery and imagination. Let’s Move is focused on promoting healthy lifestyles for children and combines fun and fitness in a dynamic environment. All events are free with paid museum admission.

Mondays and Saturdays. 11 a.m. to noon. $15/admission. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. 25 Ann St. Downtown. explorecml.org

Courtesy Charleston Aqua Park

Truth at center of this year’s

By Maura Hogan

Lesson of Jan Karski

Strathairn

Theresa Castracane/courtesy Spoleto Festival USA

It’s a tricky time for truth.

For starters, traditional media take a constant pummeling — maligned, defunded, gutted globally and suppressed algorithmically.

Charleston’s own Stephen Colbert (and frequent Spoleto Festival USA audience member) was an early prognosticator of this war on truth. In 2005, he launched The Colbert Report by coining the term “truthiness,” which he explained like this: “We’re not talking about truth, we’re talking about something that seems like truth — the truth we want to exist.”

When it comes to artistic expression, a similar rejiggering is now in full tilt. Institutions like the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts are in the political crosshairs, with the powers that be giving the hook to manifold points of view.

There is certainly much to gain from the arts right now. Or as Bruce Springsteen declared recently in a concert in Manchester, England, “The mighty E Street Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock ’n’ roll in dangerous times.”

Understanding different perspectives

Mena Mark Hanna, general director of Spoleto Festival USA, offers another vantage.

“What the arts are capable of is really coming to conversations that are difficult in our society from different angles, coming at a conversation that we need to have sideways and not have it headon,” he said in an exclusive interview.

With that in mind, it’s not altogether surprising that many of the works highlighted in the 2025 festival involve the noodling of truth — what defines it, what shapes it, what bends it. Hanna notes many of this year’s productions aim at offering different perspectives: They are stories rooted in counterpoint.

“I do think an emergent theme is trying to understand what truth is,” Hanna said.

Five shows confront truth

“I do think an emergent theme is trying to understand what truth is.”

—Mena

Mark Hanna, Spoleto Festival USA general director

Out of the gate there is Thaïs (two performances, May 23 and 25), French composer Jules Massenet’s late 19-century opera that launches the festival at Charleston Gaillard Center. A world premiere production by director Crystal Manich, it is conducted by Timothy Myers, music director of Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra and features Spoleto Festival USA Chorus.

In it, a monk fixated on an Egyptian woman (performed by acclaimed soprano Nicole Heaston), is keen to convert her to Christianity, only to then face down his actual reasons for such an impulse, which has less to do with faith and more with lust.

Verity also haunts the world premiere of The Turn of the Screw (four performances, May 30 to June 6), composer Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera based on Henry James’s story of a governess battling supernatural forces. In a new production directed by Rodula Gaitanou, the work raises questions about how a person understands what is real and what is contrived.

White Box (three performances, May 29 to 31) is an import from Stockholm directed by Belgian set designer and architect Sabine Theunissen. In it, facts are exposed by way of a found camera. Its images chronicle the fate of three scientists who in 1897 aimed to fly over the North Pole in a gas balloon, never to return. Through a truth-distorting mix of dance, music, film and projection, the

More Spoleto highlights

DANCE

Music from the Sole’s I Didn’t Come to Stay, (four performances, May 23 to 26), gathers eight dancers to mine the magnificent complexity of Black dance and music.

Limon Dance Company (two performances, May 31 and June 1), will mount new works and repertory including Missa Brevis, set to Zoltán Kodály’s choral classic composed during World War II.

THEATER

Manual Cinema’s The 4th Witch (five performances, June 4 to 8) reimagines Shakespeare’s Macbeth and incorporates shadow puppets, live-action silhouettes and music in a world-premiere production.

MUSIC

Fragments (four performances, May 26 to 31) spans six recitals with cellist Alisa Weilerstein performing Bach’s cello suites paired with newly commissioned works by 27 contemporary composers, the first time the project has been presented in its entirety.

Cecile McLorin Salvant (one performance, May 28) brings her jazz ballads back to the festival as part of the Wells Fargo Jazz lineup, her vocals joined by Spoleto Festival Orchestra and her jazz trio.

Mavis Staples (one performance, May 30), will fill Cistern Yard with her legendary blues and rock-and-roll hits.

Band of Horses (one performance, May 31), the Grammy Award-nominated, Charlestonbased indie band, will play a rare home concert in Cistern Yard.

Patti Smith (one performance, June 3), will fill Cistern Yard with her pioneering fusion of rock and poetry.

Etienne Charles (one performance on June 4): The Trinidad-born trumpeter joins with Charleston drummer Quentin Baxter to explore the connections between Afro-Caribbean, Gullah and American jazz traditions.

Isaac Mizrahi: I Know Everybody (two performances, June 5 and 7) shines a spotlight on the irreverently clever entertainer and fashion icon in a cabaret-style program with a six-piece band.

Jeff Tweedy (one performance, June 6), the multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter of Wilco fame, is set to share a stirring evening under the stars at Cistern Yard. —Maura Hogan

Titus Ogilvie Laing/courtesy Music from the Sole/Spoleto Festival USA

Scott Suchman/courtesy Alisa Weilerstein/Spoleto Festival USA

Carrie Kizuka/courtesy Band of Horses/Spoleto Festival USA

Lauren Desberg/courtesy Etienne Charles/Spoleto Festival USA

Courtesy Manual Cinema/Spoleto Festival USA

Akash Wadhwani/courtesy Jeff Tweedy/Spoleto Festival USA

work shows how photography can lay bare the power, beauty and fragility of the environment.

Then there is the wholly jarring reality of Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski (four performances, June 5 to 8). The theatrical work by Clark Young and Derek Goldman stars David Strathairn, the Academy Award nominee who has performed in iterations of it for more than a decade.

Created by The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics and directed by Goldman, the one-man play charts the true story of Jan Karski, who escaped the Gestapo to relay the first eyewitness accounts of war-torn Poland to the West.

Remember This was a latecomer to the festival lineup, subbing in for another that was sidelined by an injury, presenting Hanna with an opportunity to program specifically to our new world order.

“We felt that it was very important that we had a piece that did speak to the moment, and we felt that it was very important that we had a piece that was about one person’s ability to attempt as much as possible to be a witness and speak some truth to power. Karski’s story does that,” Hanna said.

“There’s a lot of visual candy there for something that I think is very orchestrally lush and deeply beautiful musically.”

—Mena

Still, while such disarming divulgences can mightily sting, there is ample visual splendor awaiting. Remember This is realized in a striking cinematic fashion.

Other productions are shaping up to be quite the sight for sore eyes, too.

Hanna namechecks the opera Thaïs.

“There’s a lot of visual candy there for something that I think is very orchestrally lush and deeply beautiful musically,” he offers, describing the sweeping, projectiondriven set design and costumes as akin to Dune meets Versace.

The Turn of the Screw, which will run at the Dock Street Theatre, offers an entirely different aesthetic and operatic proposition, with a quotient of seductive creepiness, too.

“That’s a little jewel, and it’s happening in the perfect jewel box theater.” Hanna said.

Other shows to enjoy

Such revelations can take the form of an arresting work of choreography delivering a visceral veracity. In the Bank of America Chamber Music series, Dock Street Theatre patrons embark on an exploration of com-

White Box (above) blends dance, music, film and projection to tell the tale of lost explorers

Conductor Timothy Myers and the Spoleto Festival Orchestra (right), are joined by the Spoleto Festival Chorus to present Thaïs

positions past and present with musicians mining musical truths with their trademark humility, humor and honesty. In the Cistern Yard, candor often springs organically as musical artists frequently form a safe, strikingly intimate space among thousands, all blanketed by centuries-old oaks.

In all of this, there is one thing that’s certain. Throughout the 17 days of the festival, the ineffable, boundless magic of Spoleto will lead to untold stolen moments, the kind that will ring loud and true.

Ticket prices and times vary. For more on each show, go to the festival’s website: spoletofestival.com.

Mark Hanna on the opera Thaïs

Cuisine

Katsubō brings comfort of ramen to Park Circle

By Tiare Solis

There are few things better than a savory bowl of ramen, and Joe Nierstedt makes a particularly comforting one. The former KinFolk co-owner is back with a new-but-not-unfamiliar concept, Katsubō, now open in Park Circle.

The noodle shop first started as a pop-up in spots like The Daily and Slightly North of Broad while Joe and his brother Kevin were still operating KinFolk on Johns Island. The pop-up was a way to beat the slower season on Johns Island between January and April, but still maintain staff.

“You’re basically telling people, ‘Sorry, you can’t work here anymore. I don’t have enough hours for you. …’ Which is really horrible,” he said. “And then you’re begging them to come back in April.”

So Nierstedt decided to start the fledgling concept while falling back on his days at New York City’s now-shuttered Mu Ramen. He used KinFolk as a commissary kitchen and got the well-received pop-up underway serving ramen and chicken sandos.

The noodle connection

Nierstedt is a James Island native but his father is from Jersey City, N.J. When he was freshly graduated from Johnson & Wales’ Charleston campus (he was part of the final graduating class), he decided to move to his dad’s hometown to gain experience in New York’s Michelin-rated kitchens.

Nierstedt developed a relationship with Mu’s owner, Joshua Smookler, while he was in the build-out process of another restaurant. Smookler was dividing his time between operating Mu and developing his new concept and needed an extra hand operating the ramen enterprise.

“ ‘I’m not, you know, a ramen chef. I love eating it but I’ve never prepared it,’ ” Nierstedt recalled telling Smookler.

At the time, the noodle shop was already rated as one of the best in the city. The recipes were in place but needed some-fine tuning in systemic processes. Nierstedt took on a role similar to a kitchen manager and with that, the opportunity to learn the art of ramen, documenting the processes in a notebook.

He admired the fact that each bowl of ramen is essentially made-to-order. He was enamored by its makeup.

Chef/owner Joe

Nierstedt said ramen (above) is comprised of tare, aromatic oils, broth, noodles and toppings

Nierstedt said there are five elements to a bowl of ramen: tare, aromatic oils, broth, noodles and toppings — and in that order. As he discussed the bowl’s components, it’s clear that his time at Mu left an impact. He talked easily about the process he has honed, detailing how fats are rendered into infused oils for a clean finish. He explained that a tare is what brings flavor to the broth, giving the example of shio tare. “Shio” means “salt” in Japanese so the staff

You’ll find crispy fried chicken sandwiches on Katsubō’s menu, a nod to Nierstedt’s former concept KinFolk

takes a high-grade salt, kelp and sugar and steeps it in water at a light simmer until it’s nearly dissolved. Then when it’s chilled, fresh yuzu is added. The process takes 36 hours.

Mostly, the bowls take two tares: one saltier, umami tare like shio and another often rendered from the meat that bowls are topped with.

“A simple chicken broth can be turned into 10 very different types of ramen bowls by switching out your tares,” he explained. The options are endless with tare combinations, which is why some noodle shops have lengthy menus with a wide range of creative interpretation.

Not to malign those interpretations, but for the Charleston venture, Nierstedt wanted it to remain as authentic as possible.

The restaurant outsources its noodles to Hawaii-based Sun Noodle, opting for the diversity of noodles that the company offers over making one noodle in-house that the smaller Park Circle kitchen would allow.

“There’s a thought process behind pairing certain noodles with certain broths,” he said.

A legacy space

As KinFolk was entering its final year at the Johns Island location, Nierstedt and his Katsubō business partner, Abby Leibowitz, began looking for a new space.

They didn’t need anything massive but desired a turnkey opportunity in a central-

ized location. Overall, they searched for about a year and a half.

Then, they heard Jackrabbit Filly was moving. The Chinese restaurant was looking for a sizable upgrade from its first home at 4628 Spruill Ave., leaving the spot empty.

The problem was, it really wasn’t enough square footage.

“Honestly just the size of the kitchen … I didn’t see a KinFolk menu being produced out of this space,” Nierstedt said, noting that the location came with a smaller walkin, doesn’t have a smoker or a place for an ice cream machine.

“Selling a lot of chicken takes up a lot of space,” he said. “This was more akin to the size of the ramen shop in New York City. So I thought, ‘All right, let’s bring back the pop-up in this space and have some fun with that.’ ” So while the pop-up was able to shine as a standalone brick-andmortar, KinFolk is dormant in Nierstedt’s laptop … for now.

Nierstedt said he admired Jackrabbit’s optimization of space so the dining room layout is similar, but the decor is where Katsubō sets itself apart. Along the walls, guests may find odes to Japanese pop culture with depictions of anime and Godzilla for those “craving” a little more than just Japanese cuisine. After all, “katsubō” does mean “craving” in Japanese. Given its success as a pop-up, maybe that’s exactly what the area was yearning for.

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15 places to sip and nosh during Spoleto

By Connelly Hardaway

If you’re partaking in all the fanfare associated with our city’s own, world-renowned arts festival, Spoleto Festival USA, then you’ll likely want to know the best spots for eating and drinking before and after shows. Most of the festival’s venues are centrally located downtown, so we’ve listed a variety of our favorite spots up and down the peninsula for grab-and-go options, longer lunch dates and post show cocktails.

As always, this list should serve as a jumping off point for your festival ventures: There are so many great eating and drinking establishments around town!

Downtown venues include: Charleston Gaillard Center, College of Charleston Cistern Yard, Sottile Theatre, Dock Street Theatre, Festival Hall, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Circular Congregational Church. Charleston Music Hall, The Riviera, Emmett Robinson Theatre and Simons Center Recital Hall.

Grab-and-go

Here are some options from area cafes and coffee shops for you to pick up a quick cup or fast bite on your way to a show.

Caviar & Bananas: Located on George Street between King and St. Philip’s streets, Caviar & Bananas is the quintessential college coffee shop and cafe, serving prepared foods, coffee, sweet treats and more. If you have a little extra time, grab an alcoholic bevvy (frosé anyone?) and sit and peoplewatch for a while. 51 George St.

Second State Coffee: A quaint coffee shop located on Beaufain Street, Second State Coffee serves coffee, tea and sweet treats and is the perfect spot to grab to-go goods or linger in the small, sun-drenched dining area. 70 Beaufain St.

Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer: Kudu’s back patio is begging for you to visit and order a coffee, pastry or maybe even draft beer, while recapping your latest show venture with pals. 4 Vanderhorst St.

Idle Hands Coffee House: The daytime iteration of Warren Street restaurant, Coterie, Idle Hands serves fresh coffee, chai lattes and cocktails on a flora-focused outdoor patio. Grab a muffin or grilled cheese or stick to a liquid diet with the spot’s fun flights, including the “brew and buzz” which features beer and espresso. 17 Warren St. Sorelle’s Mercato: Swing by Sorelle’s chic Mercato for salads, paninis and pastries and fun, frequently rotating weekly drink specials. A recent latte featured housemade jasmine-honey syrup, vanilla cold foam and edible botanicals. 90 Broad St.

Settle into a seat at Pink Cactus’ colorful patio and enjoy chips, margs and people watching on Spring Street

Sit and stay

If you have a little more time, you can sit and stay awhile at these lunch hotspots. Gaulart & Maliclet Café (Fast & French): Take a trip to France on Broad Street at Fast & French, a quaint, longstanding Charleston restaurant that boasts both indoor and outdoor seating, depending on just how hot these May days get. Might we recommend ordering the “rendezvous for two,” a very French assortment of charcuterie, cheese and bread. Bon appetit. 98 Broad St. Babas on cannon: Whether you’re looking for a caffeine fix or a mid-day cocktail, babas on cannon has got what you need with a small, tasty menu. Order from smallish plates like avocado or shrimp toast, ham and butter sandwich and pistachio and parmesan salad. 11 Cannon St. 82 Queen: You can’t go wrong with the Queen Street classic, 82 Queen, and its quaint outdoor courtyard, if you’re looking for a leisurely lunch in the heart of downtown. Order Southern classics like fried green tomatoes and she-crab soup. 82 Queen St.

Beautiful South: Located in The Guild downtown, Beautiful South features builtin parking (a huge perk during peak tourist season) and of course, a delightful lunch spread. Nosh on rice and noodle dishes and

sip on inventive cocktails like the Sichuan Negroni. 128 Columbus St. Suite 101.

Pink Cactus: Nothing says summertime vibes (we’re feeling them, right?) like chips, guac and margs and you’ll find all three at Pink Cactus. 100 A Spring St.

Places for post-show drinks

After the curtain, you may want to head over to one of these joints for a relaxing drink.

Last Saint: A hidden gem on Meeting Street, Last Saint is a small, buzzy bar with a solid cocktail list. Choose from signature bevvies like the Old Salt, made with tequila and fluffy whipped grapefruit or the Cafe La Paz, an iced coffee with tequila and banana liqueur. The spot has classic cocktails, too, including “mini” iterations of both dirty and espresso martinis. 472 Meeting St. B.

100 Proof: Formerly, simply “Proof,” 100 Proof is a King Street bar that knows how to party. Throw back a shot or two or order a classic cocktail while recounting your favorite shows from the fest. 437 King St. Marbled & Fin: The bar at this high-end restaurant didn’t recently win City Paper ’s Best of Charleston award for “best upscale bar” for nothing. Marbled & Fin’s 20+ seat bar has something for everyone looking to relax late into the evening. We’re suckers for the draft espresso martini. 480 East Bay St.

The Living Room at the Dewberry: Settle into a cozy couch in the Dewberry’s lobby bar where you can sip on drinks like a spicy margarita or the bar’s take on an oldfashioned. The bar features several tasty mocktails, too, in case you want to take things easy. 334 Meeting St. Legami: Grab late night drinks — and dessert — at King Street’s newest Italian joint, Legami. Why choose between booze and bites when you can have both? We’ve got our eyes on the “espresso thy self,” made with reposado tequila, coffee liqueur, carolina cream and coffee honey foam, paired with some homemade gelato. 492 King St.

A la carte

What’s new

Jeff’s Bagel Run, which recently opened its first Charleston location on Clements Ferry Road, now has a second location on Isle of Palms at 1400 Palm Blvd. The Southeastern franchise specializes in New York-style bagels. Learn more at jeffsbagelrun.com. Charleston-based tea company Oliver Pluff & Co. on May 29 will open its first retail store at 49 John St. Known for its historically-inspired teas and coffee blends, Oliver Pluff & Co. will sell its popular packaged blends like the Colonial Bohea, English Breakfast and Earl Grey teas as well as exclusive rotating high-end teas and curated gifts and accessories. The store will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Learn more at oliverpluff.com.

A Carolinas-based drive-thru coffee chain, Clutch Coffee , will be opening in North Mount Pleasant later this month, on S.C. Highway 41. The coffee chain is known for its traditional coffee drinks as well as its “energy” beverages and even its own version of cake pops. Guests can partake in a grand opening party on May 31 featuring $2 drinks. Look for an additional Charleston area drive-thru to open at 8389 Dorchester Road later this year. Learn more at clutchcoffeebar.com.

What’s happening

Ma’am Saab, downtown’s popular Pakistani restaurant, will team up with local dumpling company, Sarah’s Dumps, for a five course K-Pak Flavor Night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 28. Chef Jason Lapp and Sarah’s Dumps co-owners Sarah and Nathan WilliamsScalise will serve a fusion menu ($75/ per person) that “breaks all the rules.” This evening is presented by CHS AAPI Collective and reservations via OpenTable are highly encouraged. Learn more at maamsaabchs.com.

Kwei Fei ’s chef David Schuttenberg will host a one-night-only malastyle crawfish boil at 6 p.m. May 28. Schuttenberg will be cooking on a wok cart, serving up a Lowcountry meets Sichuan boil. Tickets ($85/per person) include a three course menu with mala punch as well as Rieslings from Skurnik wine and Grassroots meant to “balance the burn.” Snag your ticket on resy.com. Connelly Hardaway

Lizzy Rollins

babas on cannon serves tasty small plates of fresh salads and snacks, as well as both caffeinated and boozy bevs

Courtesy Pink Cactus

Culture

Symphony’s serenade celebrates city spirit

By Ally Watkinson

The magic that Charleston sent to New York three months ago is coming back home for Piccolo Spoleto.

In February, conductor Ryo Hasegawa made his Carnegie Hall debut conducting the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra.

“The experience was just absolutely amazing, of course for me but also for my students,” he said. “Seeing them perform, get excited, just being moved to share the stage with everybody at that specific hall was very special.”

Now, Hasegawa is bringing that same magic to the first night of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, conducting Sunset Serenade — an annual free concert held on the steps of the U.S. Custom House on East Bay Street. But before Hasegawa takes the podium in Charleston, he’ll graduate with his doctorate in musical arts in orchestral conducting from the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University.

“He’s graduating on May 21, and right after graduation [he’s] catching a flight to come down,” said Charleston Symphony Artistic Director and Concertmaster Yuriy Bekker. “He truly has done an incredible job with our students and is taking them to new heights.”

This year’s Serenade features much of the same music the youth and adult orchestras performed in New York City. The Sunset Serenade is meant to celebrate Charleston

— just like the aptly named “A Charleston Celebration” at Carnegie Hall in February.

“When we went to New York, the whole repertoire was very Charleston-centric,” Bekker said. “The program featured four living composers with Charleston ties and George Gershwin.”

Gershwin’s opera Porgy and Bess, which has its 90th anniversary this year, takes place in Charleston and was written in nearby Folly Beach.

Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson will perform the opera’s iconic song “Summertime,” while pianist Daniela Liebman will take on Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”

Both are guest soloists for Serenade, though they’ve performed in Charleston before.

“I work with [Richardson] and know her ‘Glitter and Be Gay.’ She just rocks it out,” said Bekker. “She’ll bring the house down.”

Making connections

For Hasegawa, making connections with soloists helps enhance the experience.

“The fun part about making music is being in a moment, and sometimes we might want to just change up things based on the energy in the room,” he said. “Being able to share the passion and being in the

Arts+Music

Nature POP! opens May 23 at Magnolia Plantation

Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! is an outdoor art-and-nature experience named for the acclaimed artist who has created more than 40 larger-than-life sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks. Each celebrates the beauty of nature through a pop-art lens, blending bold colors, imaginative designs and craftsmanship to transform Magnolia’s gardens into an immersive outdoor gallery. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Road, Charleston.

CULTURE

• May 23 to June 8: Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Charleston.

moment and then creating music that is relevant to the energy of that time and audience of that time, I’m excited for that.”

One aspect that differentiates Sunset Serenade from other symphony performances is that it takes place outside. Moving stationary instruments like a piano, in particular, outdoors is complicated. Hasegawa was supposed to conduct a piece last year, but the event was rained out. As such, Sunset Serenade will be his Piccolo conducting debut.

“It’s a big tradition the symphony does every summer, so I have to do a good job,” he said. “But at the same time, we enjoy these performances, because the program is so much fun.”

Though the Sunset Serenade serves as a launch point for Piccolo Spoleto, it has also historically brought the city together. The concert began in 1989 — after Hurricane Hugo devastated Charleston — when the symphony held an impromptu performance on the steps of the Custom House. Today, the Serenade acts as an unofficial close to each symphony season, symbolizing community and togetherness.

“It’s about unity, friendship and kicking off our festival with music everybody loves,” Bekker said. “It makes us so proud it’s our annual tradition, and it’s something all the musicians are so looking forward to.”

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra will perform Sunset Serenade at 8 p.m. May 23 on the steps of the U.S. Custom House. The concert is free and open to all ages.

Ally Watkinson is an arts, style and culture journalism graduate student at Syracuse University.

• May 23 to Oct. 5: The world premiere of the multimedia exhibition Picturing Freedom: Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid tracks how Tubman led the largest and most successful slave rebellion in the United States. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St., downtown Charleston.

• May 24 , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Cookie Washington: Gullah Rag Quilting as a Cultural Anchor features the artist presenting an interactive demonstration of the Rag Rug technique honoring Wadamalaw artist Sharon Cooper-Murray, aka “The Gullah Lady.” Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road.

• May 31 , 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Studio Union Open House , a collective of 20 artists working in ceramics, mixed media and oil painting, is an exhibition of member artists. Artists will be there to discuss work. Studio Union, 2010 Hackemann Ave., North Charleston.

MUSIC

• May 23 , 8 p.m.: Sturgill Simpson, Credit One Stadium. New album just released.

• May 24 , 7:30 p.m.: Matt Megrue & Hibiki, Tin Roof

• May 24 , 8 p.m.: Keith Urban, Credit One Stadium

• May 24 , 9 p.m.: The Simplicity, Royal American. Album-release show

• May 24 & 25, 8 p.m.: Futurebirds, The Windjammer

Sunset Serenade caps the opening day for Piccolo Spoleto

Liebman

Reedy River String Band brings

‘newgrass’

to Pour House stage on May 23

By Vincent Harris

When the Reedy River String Band takes the Pour House stage on May 23, the members will look like a traditional bluegrass trio. Sterling Waite plays fiddle, Rush Morgan plays acoustic guitar and Mark Dye plays upright bass.

Once they start playing, however, the traditionalism ends. The three veteran Upstate South Carolina musicians create a new version of the shopworn bluegrass genre, blending lightning-fast solos and vocal harmonies you’d expect with some distinctly Southern humor and a definite progressive edge.

Take “Up On Blocks,” the first song on the band’s self-titled debut EP, for example. The chugging acoustic tune flows along on Dye’s bouncy bass line and Waite’s mournful fiddle, setting up a sweet love story right up until Waite asks, “Can I put my car up on blocks in your yard?”

“The word we hear most often is ‘newgrass,” said Waite. “We stray pretty far from traditional bluegrass, though there are traditional elements in there.”

It’s a sound that’s taken them from tiny art gallery shows to big stages around the Upstate. Most notably, the band played a show last year on the main stage of Fall For Greenville, the city’s biggest festival. It also performed at the Albino Skunk Music Festival, one of the region’s most popular events. Oh, and the musicians just lined up their second European tour in two years.

Perhaps one of the reasons the Reedy River String Band is getting so much attention is it sounds fresher than the average bluegrass band. And that might be because neither Dye nor Waite were playing acoustic

music before they got together.

“Rush Morgan had always played acoustic stuff,” Waite said. “But I didn’t have any acoustic projects going when we started the band, and Mark brought in funky stuff from a band he was in called The Work.”

As the musicians rehearsed and decided to focus on original material, the styles they’d been playing beforehand inevitably bled into their music.

“

Certainly in the sections of the songs that really depart from the bluegrass sound, Mark brings that funky style to it, and I played a lot of electric guitar in rock ’n’ roll bands before this, and there’s definitely a rock element to the music.” —Sterling Waite

“Certainly in the sections of the songs that really depart from the bluegrass sound, Mark brings that funky style to it, and I played a lot of electric guitar in rock ’n’ roll bands before this, and there’s definitely a rock element to the music.”

The band officially formed in 2022. Once the writing started to gel during rehearsals, Waite’s fondness for tongue-in-cheek

humor surfaced in the lyrics.

“I’m a big John Prine fan, and I feel like he has this great mix of humor and heartfelt sadness in his music,” he said. “I don’t think we have as much heartfelt sadness, but I love his little wink and nod at you.”

Whatever the origins of the sound, the Reedy River String Band caught on quickly. Handfuls of fans went to dozens to hundreds within the band’s first year. Its EP has been streamed more than 20,000 times, impressive for a regional act.

“It definitely surpassed expectations, especially in the first year,” Waite said. “It was awesome to get those festival shows, and we’re about to go on our second European tour. It’s been awesome to get so much back from this experience.”

As to why fans are flocking to shows, Waite said he can only relay what he’s hearing from the audience.

“They like the departures from the more traditional bluegrass-ey elements,” he said. “And we often get remarks on our vocal harmonies. There are only three of us, so we’re trying to create as much sound as we can, and those harmonies are something we worked really hard at.”

But before the group takes those harmonies to Europe, the Reedy River String Band has a Pour House gig to take care of May 23.

“We love playing the Pour House, especially the deck,” Waite said. “That outdoor stage really has great crowd energy, and the venue seems to attract a crowd that really digs our sound.”

John Gillespie

From left: Mark Dye, Sterling Waite and Rush Morgan perform May 23 at the Pour House

BEATS OF BRAZIL: PORTO SEGURO WITH ALVA ANDERSON

SUNDAY, MAY 25 AT 3PM AT GAGE HALL

SHORTWAVE KITSCH

FUZZY WUZZY

MUMBO JUMBO

SATURDAY, MAY 31 AT 2:30PM BY HOOK OR BY CROOK

SATURDAY, MAY 31 AT 7:30PM AT CANNON STREET ARTS CENTER

PARTY AT THE POINT 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

FRIDAY EVENINGS FROM APRIL 18-JULY 18

5-9PM AT CHARLESTON HARBOR

RESORT & MARINA

PILFERS AT TIN ROOF

THUR, MAY 29 AT 7:30PM AT TIN ROOF

SO LONG, 3108 A ONE-MAN SHOW BY CHRISTIAN ZAMORA

SATURDAY, MAY 24 AT 8PM AT THRESHOLD REPERTORY THEATER

“CONTEXT: FREE” —no theme, no problem.

Across

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5. Supervisory scuba pro

15. Jet speed unit

16. Question of finger-pointing

17. Prefix for farmers

18. Person seen in now-notable footage from the 2005 World Series

19. Opera singer Tetrazzini (of chicken and pasta fame)

21. Rhino relatives with long snouts

22. Some flat screens

24. Gift card blank

26. Movie that elicits certain emotions

28. ___ sci (college dept.)

32. “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor who’s on the current season (series!) of “Taskmaster”

37. Running automatically, maybe

38. Sneakily got halfway?

39. Abbr. before a founding year

40. Dark German lager variety

41. “Sure, sure”

43. Shoe blemishes

47. Necessitate

51. Green hill

52. Does double duty?

57. Item you may wait with

58. Event where you win, lose, and draw?

59. Temptation

60. One who prefers NES to the Switch 2, perhaps

61. 1914 Belgian battle river

Down

1. One end of a Goodwill rack

2. Court locale, with “The”

3. Stinging

4. 2001 comic book-based black comedy with the tagline “Accentuate the negative”

5. Fist-bump greeting

6. “As I see it,” in a text

7. Somebody

8. Les Jeux Olympiques d’___ de Paris

9. “___ bene!”

10. At right angles to a ship’s keel

11. Bad AI-generated “art”

12.

23. Bracket tournament stage

24. Sliced thin

25. Narrative device that resolves plot holes

27. ___ conducciÛn (driver’s license, in Durango)

28. In forthright terms

29. New Orleans veggie

30. Country where the Buddha’s breastbone is reportedly located

31. Shipwreck site

32. “Yes, Chef!” judge AndrÈs

33. They may get into cereal boxes

34. Either of the Proclaimers, by birth

35. Joke “prizes” on a certain game show

36. Waiting to hit

41. Northern abode

42. Former spirituality/philosophy radio show “On ___”

44. Half of a Daymond John-owned apparel brand

45. Warning signal

46. More sneaky

47. “Lupin” star Sy

48. Snoozefest

49. NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie

50. Price hike, briefly

53. Rockstar series, for short

54. Fashion line

55. Mao ___-tung

56. Bering or Magellan (abbr.)

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South Carolina Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff, Vs. Peter J. Dieppe, III and Antonia C. Dieppe Defendants.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2024-CP-10-04654

NOTICE OF SALE

Case No. 2024-CP-10-04654

Deeds obtained via the foreclosure process are not warranty deeds. Interested bidders should CONDUCT DUE DILIGENCE REGARDING title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search. The successful bidder shall take the property subject to any superior liens or interest.

BY VIERTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina Federal Credit Union vs. Peter J. Dieppe, III and Antonia C. Dieppe, I, Mikell R. Scarborough, Master-in-Equity for Charleston County, will sell on June 3, 2025, at 11:00 am, at the County Council Chambers, Public Services Building (PSV) – located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being on James Island, in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 2, as shown and designated on that certain Plat entitled, “PLAT SHOWING A 5.0’ SEWER EASEMENT & SEPTIC TANK TITLE EASEMENT SHOWN AS LOT 3 TO SERVE LOT 1 ONLY AND THE SUBDIVISION OF A 5.911 ACRE TRACT KNOWN AS TRACT A, INTO LOT 1, LOT 2, LOT 3, ACCESS R/W AND RESIDUAL PRESENTLY OWNED BY KENNETH B. MUSCKENFUSS, JR. LOCATED ON BATTERY ISLAND IN THE JAMES ISLAND PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C.”, dated November 2, 1989, and revised December 13, 1989, prepared by W. Mason Lindsey, Land Surveyor and duly recorded in Plat Book BY, at Page 173, in the RMC Office for Charleston County. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said Plat more fully appear.

DERIVATION: This being the same property conveyed to Pete J Dieppe, III and Antonia Dieppe by Deed of Kenneth B. Muckenfuss, Jr. dated January 12, 996, recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County, SC in Deed Book F-264, Page 671.

TMS#: 330-08-00-015 Street Address: 22360 Sol Legare Road, James Island, SC 29412

SUBJECT TO CHARLESTON COUNTY TAXES

TERMS OF SALE: The sale shall be for cash, and the highest bidder shall be required to make a cash deposit of five (5%) percent of the bid as earnest money and as evidence of good faith, provided, however, the Plaiting shall be entitled to apply the debt or any portion of the debt due them against their respective bids in lieu of cash. Should the person making the highest bid at the sale fail to comply with the terms of its bid by depositing the said five (5%) percent cash, then the property shall be sold at the risk of such bidder on the same sales date or some subsequent date as the Master-in-Equity may find convenient and advantageous. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of its bid within thirty (30) days

of the final acceptance of this bid, then the Master-in-Equity shall readvertise and resell the property on the same terms on the subsequent date at the risk of such bidder. Persons submitting additional bids after the initial sale shall deposit five (5%) percent of the bids in cash as prescribed above. The Master-in-Equity shall return all deposits except the deposit securing the highest bid.

Should the Plaintiff, or its representative, 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 Order and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

As a personal or deficiency judgment is not applicable to this action, bidding will conclude at the fall of the gavel on the date of the sale.

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.

Jonathan D. Waller (SC Bar #76290)

312 Richland Avenue W Aiken, SC 29801 Phone: 8030-335-1449 jonathan@angellmolony.com

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NUMBER: 2025-CP-1001462

Calvary Church of God In Christ, Inc., Plaintiff vs. Carolina Concert Audio & Lighting, LLC, and Vincent Mack, Defendants.

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 its Attorneys, Thomas H. Brush and J. Chris Lanning, at their 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 the Summons and Complaint in the above entitled action were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on March 17, 2025.

Dated at Charleston, South Carolina on March 17, 2025.

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

Edward Greene, Plaintiff, v. Marie S. Bligen and Maurice Barker Defendants.

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 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, 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-in-Equity/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 March 17, 2025. Dated at Charleston, South Carolina on March 17, 2025.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an 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 Plaintiff is the owner of the said property described in paragraph 6 of Plaintiff’s Complaint, and that Defendants have no right, title, interest, claim or estate in or lien upon the said property.

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 piece, part, parcel and lot of land, situate, lying and being on Edisto Island in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 2-A containing 0.6941 acres, more or less, on a plat entitled “A Boundary Survey and Subdivision of Lot 2 The Lands of Tyrone Bligen Located on Edisto Island, Charleston County, SC” prepared by Robert L. Frank, RLS #4177, dated October 21, 2005, revised December 23, 2005 and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book EJ at Page 454, said plat being incorporated herein as part of this description and said lot being bounded nor or formerly an measuring more or less as follows: On the Northeast by Lot 2-B and by Lot 1 and measuring thereon Fifty-two and Three Hundredths (52.03’) feet and Three Hundred Sixty-five and Sixteen Hundredths (365.16’) feet, respectively; on the

Southeast by Steamboat Landing Road 50’ R/W and measuring thereon Twenty (20’) feet; on the Southwest and Southeast by Lot 2 and measuring thereon Two Hundred Forty-nine and Fifty-two Hundredths (249.52’) feet and One Hundred Thirty-three and Fortyseven Hundredths (133.47’) feet, respectively; on the Southwest by Lot 1 and measuring thereon One Hundred Sixty-eight and Sixteen Hundredths (168.16’) feet; and on the Northwest by Lot 2-B and measuring thereon One Hundred Fifty and Ninety-six Hundredths (150.96’) feet.

TMS: 070-00-00-216

BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A.

s/ J. Chris Lanning

J. Chris Lanning

12-A Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407 Phone – 843-766-5576

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF BERKELEY

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

C.A. No. 2023-CP-08-03074

Summer Wood Property Owners Association, Inc., Plaintiff, v. Sabal Homes, LLC; Flavia Morales; Et. Al.; Defendants.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

TO: Flavia Morales a/k/a Flavio Morales

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Second Amended Complaint in this action, which was filed with the Clerk of Court for Berkeley County, SC at 300-B California Ave., Moncks Corner, SC on May 3, 2024, notice of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer thereto upon the undersigned at his office, 102 Wappoo Creek Dr., Unit 8, Charleston, SC 29412, within thirty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to appear and defend the action as required by law, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Second Amended Complaint.

Capell Thomson, LLC

s/ C. Guy Castles IV 102 Wappoo Creek Dr., Unit 8 Charleston, SC 29412 Attorney for Plaintiff

RDC File No.: 21-13273

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

CASE NO.: 2023-CP-10-2473

Tycoon Property 2, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. The Estate of Maybelle Green, The Estate of William Carreras, John Doe and Mary Roe, fictitious Names used to designate persons in the military service within the meaning of Title 50 U.S. Code, commonly referred to as the Service Members Civil Relief Act of 2003, as amended, if any of the unknown heirs at law, devisees, widows, widowers, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors, and assigns, firms or corporations of THE ESTATE OF MAYBELLE GREEN, THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM CARRERAS, and all other persons claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien up on the real estate described in the complaint or any part thereof. Defendants.

Lis Pendens

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

an action has been commenced pursuant to the provisions of 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws §12-61-10, et. seq., and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, upon a complaint of the Plaintiff abovenamed, against the Defendants above-named, for the purpose of obtaining a Decree establishing that the Plaintiff is the sole owner in fee simple of the title to the property described in the Plaintiff’s Complaint, and that the Defendants do not have any right, title, interest, claim, estate in or lien upon the said property; that the premises affected by the said Complaint in the action hereby commenced were at the time of filing of this Lis Pendens described as follows, to-wit:

All that lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina and known as Lot No. 8 in the subdivision of Sunrise Heights, on a Plat of the same by Hilliard B. Good entitled “Plat of subdivision of Sunrise Heights, situate on the South Side of Burton’s Lane, in Charleston Heights, Charleston County, SC, formerly on parts of Lots 8 and 10 of the ‘Stromboli Tract”, dated November 16, 1954, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County, SC in Plat Book J, Page 148.

TMS No.: 466-03-00-065

Address: 2007 Burton Lane, North Charleston, SC 29405

Summons and Notice

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, 2050 Spaulding Drive, Suite 2, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406, 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, 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 Rules 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

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons and Complaint, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina on September 5, 2023.

Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem

UPON READING AND FILING the Petition of the Plaintiff for the appointment of Richard A. Steadman, Jr., Esquire, as Guardian ad Litem for any unknown defendants who may be minors, infants, persons under disability or incompetent, including those persons who might be in the military service within the meaning of Title 50, United States Code, commonly referred to as the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act of 1940, being as a Class designated as “John Doe,” and “Richard Roe,” and it appearing that the names and addresses of such persons, if any, whether residents or non-residents of the State of South Carolina, are unknown to Plaintiff and cannot, with reasonable diligence be ascertained, and that the said Richard A. Steadman, Jr., Esquire, whose office is located at 6296 Rivers Avenue, Suite 102,

North Charleston, South Carolina, is a suitable and competent person to understand and protect the rights and interests of said Defendants and has no interest therein adverse to the interest of said Defendants, if any, and is not connected in business with the Plaintiff, in this action or with its counsel.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that said Richard A. Steadman, Jr., Esquire, be and he is hereby designated and appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for said unknown Defendants who may be minors, infants, persons under disability of incompetent, including those persons who might be in the military service within the meaning of Title 50, United States Code, commonly referred to as the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act of 1940, being as a class designated as “John Doe,” and “Richard Roe,” and he is hereby authorized to appear and defend the said action on behalf of said Defendants, unless Defendants, if any, or any of them shall within thirty (30) days after the service of a copy of this Order upon them, exclusive of the day of service, as herein provided, procure to be appointed, procure to be appointed a Guardian ad Litem for said Defendants, if any, for the purposes of this action.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order shall be served upon said unknown Defendants who may be minors, infants, persons under disability or incompetent, including those persons who might be in the Military Service within the meaning of Title 50, United States Code, commonly referred to as the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act of 1940, being as a Class designated “John Doe,” and “Richard Roe,” by publication of a notice of this Order as required by law in a newspaper published in Berkeley County, South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks.

s/ R. David Chard S.C. Bar No.: 1190

Attorney for the Plaintiff 2050 Spaulding Drive, Suite 2 N. Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 554-6984

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

DOCKET NO. 2025-DR-10-0025

SOUTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Antonia Alston and Murad Alquzaa

DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2016 TO DEFENDANT: Murad Alquzaa

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with theClerk of Court for Charleston County on January 6, 2025 at 10:41 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 SocialServices, 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: Attorney W. Tracy Brown, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405, (843) 953-9625.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

DOCKET NO. 2024-DR-10-3258

SOUTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL

SERVICES

VERSUS Brittney N Collins, Rordaro M Simmons, and Lisa Collins

DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013

TO DEFENDANT: Rordaro M Simmons

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with theClerk of Court for Charleston County on November 15, 2024 at 4:20 pm. 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 ofSocial Services, at the office of its Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of SocialServices, 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, thePlaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

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

Charleston County Greenbelt Summer Application Cycle

The FY26 Summer Greenbelt Application Cycle will open June 2, 2025 and close on July 25,2025

For more information please visit the Greenbelt Department website at greenbelt.charlestoncounty. org/apply

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:

CINDY GAILLARD

2025-ES-10-0713

DOD: 11/23/24

Pers. Rep:

ALEXANDER JAMEL DAWER

GAILLARD

920 WOODSIDE CREEK LN., SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486

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Estate of:

ALVIN MARION CROMWELL

2025-ES-10-0718

DOD: 3/19/25

Pers. Rep: MARONETTE PATRYCE

CROMWELL-BROWN

565 WYNFIELD FOREST DR., SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485

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Estate of:

GEORGE ELVIN WARD, III

2025-ES-10-0742

DOD: 3/3/25

Pers. Rep:

KATHLEEN MARIE WARD

14 SAGE DR.,

LUMBERTON, NJ 08048

Atty:

COURTNEY B. LOCKERMAN, ESQ. 975 MARKET ST., #103, FORT MILL, SC 29708

***********

Estate of:

BARBARA BROWN 2025-ES-10-0752

DOD: 3/27/25

Pers. Rep: KIRK BROWN 2908 LEXINGTON AVE., CHARLESTON, SC 29407

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Estate of:

THOMASINA F. ARMSTRONG 2025-ES-10-0753

DOD: 1/21/25

Pers. Rep: LINDA G. DEAS 4135 DESERT VIEW DR., SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213

Pers. Rep: ERIC F. ARMSTRONG 12136 BLOSSOM POINTE RD., CHESTER, VA 23831

Atty:

KELVIN M. HUGER, ESQ. 27 GAMECOCK AVE., #200, CHARLESTON, SC 29407

CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Atty: JOHN E. ROMANOSKY, JR., ESQ. 1 COOL BLOW ST., #201, CHARLESTON, SC 29403 ***********

Estate of:

JOSEPH WILSON

2025-ES-10-0775

DOD: 3/11/25

Pers. Rep: MARYETTA WILSON 8 LAUREL AVE., CHARLESTON, SC 29403 ***********

Estate of:

PHILIP ANDREWS MCGOWAN, JR. 2025-ES-10-0783

DOD: 3/23/25

Pers. Rep: PHILIP A. MCGOWAN, III AKA DREW MCGOWAN 304 ROBIN LN. SE, MARIETTA, GA 30067

Atty: F. PATRICIA SCARBOROUGH, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401 ***********

Estate of: NILKA CURIEL CHIMA 2025-ES-10-0787

DOD: 4/10/25

Pers. Rep: ANGEL CHIMA VALENTIN 5715 DAKOTA ST., NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29406 ***********

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2024-CP-10-05700

21st Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, -vsShamon Ligaya Grant a/k/a Shamon Grant; Kathy Ann Robinson; the South Carolina Department of Revenue; and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SALE

BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of 21st Mortgage Corporation vs. Shamon Ligaya Grant a/k/a Shamon Grant; Kathy Ann Robinson; the South Carolina Department of Revenue; and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles I, Mikell Scarborough, Master in Equity, for Charleston County, will sell on June 3, 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 lot, piece, parcel or tract of land, situated, lying and being in the State of South Carolina, County of Charleston, being known and designated as Lot 1 to contain 0.923 acre, more or less as shown on a plat entitled “Court Ordered Plat Case #2009-CP-10-6266 Subdivision Survey for Bank of New York TMS 257-00-00-159 & 257-00-00-118 located on Edenvale Road, S-10-633 Johns Island Charleston County, South Carolina,” prepared by D. Scott Wilson Land Surveying, LLC, dated December 30, 2012, and last revised October 7, 2013 and recorded on October 11, 2013 in Plat Book S 13 at Page 0219, in the Charleston County Register of Deeds Office. Reference is hereby made to said plat of record for a more complete and accurate metes and bounds description thereof.

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 9.700 %per annum.

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

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:

FRANCIS NEIL WARD

2025-ES-10-0723

DOD: 11/26/24

Pers. Rep: LINDA WARD

1506 ASHLEY GARDEN BLVD., CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Atty:

SAMUEL L. MARTIN, ESQ. PO BOX 98, CHARLESTON, SC 29402

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Estate of

KELLE MICHELLE BROWN

2025-ES-10-0761

DOD: 4/17/25

Pers. Rep: PATRICK L. HAMLETTE 2322 BIRDIE GARRETT ST., NO. CHARLESTON, 29405

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Estate of:

HERMAN LEE SIMMONS, SR. 2025-ES-10-0771

DOD: 3/30/25

Pers. Rep: ERIKA MACK 2985 CONSERVANCY LN.,

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: MILLIE JANE PEARCE 2025-ES-10-0374

DOD: 2/23/25

Pers. Rep: ANGELA DRAKE 414 GREENWICH DR., AIKEN, SC 29803 ***********

Estate of: KIMBERLY KANE WALKER 2025-ES-10-0816

DOD: 4/13/25

Pers. Rep: CHRISTOPHER CLAYTON WALKER

565 ELIZABETH LN. WEST, CHARLESTON, SC 29407 ***********

This being the same property conveyed by Kathy Ann Robinson to Kathy Ann Robinson and Shamon Ligaya Grant by that Quit Claim Deed dated June 28, 2022 and recorded July 20, 2022 in Book 1125 at Page 464 in the Charleston County Register of Deeds Office.

TMS #: 257-00-00-118

3134 Edenvale Road, Johns Island, SC 29455

Mobile Home: 2022 LIVO VIN: LOHGA20037955AB

SUBJECT TO CHARLESTON COUNTY TAXES

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

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

Charleston County, South Carolina.

NOTICE OF FILING

TO: THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE

NAMED:

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE

NOTICE that pursuant to SCRCP 4 (e}, the original copy of the Summons, Complaint, Notice and Notice of Filing and Notice of Final Hearing were filed in the Office of Clerk, of the Family Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, in and for the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, located and situated at 100 Broad Street, corner of Meeting and Broad Streets, Charleston, South Carolina. 29401.

IF YOU desire to contest, intervene or otherwise respond to these proceedings, you must file a written response thereto within thirty (30} days of your receipt of this Notice, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to contest, intervene or otherwise respond to these proceedings within the time aforesaid, your failure to respond will constitute your consent to the Action to Correct Birth Record, and you shall forfeit all of your rights and obligations with respect to the said Action to Correct Birth Record from the Petitioner.

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

May 9,2025

NOTICE

TO: THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE NAMED:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT an Action for Correction of Birth Record, has been filed in the Office of the Clerk, Family Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, in and for the County of Charleston, State aforesaid, in the County Judicial Building, located and situated at 100 Broad Street, corner of Broad and Meeting Streets, Charleston South Carolina. 29401.

If you wish to object to the Action for Correction of Birth Record, from the Petitioner, you should cause your response in writing to be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the herein mentioned Court within thirty (30) days of the publication of the Notice. You must also inform the Clerk of Court of your current address and subsequent address changes. Failure to respond within thirty (days) of receipt of this Notice shall constitute your consent to the above Action for Correction of Birth Record from the Petitioner.

Dated: 9th day of April, 2025, at Charleston County, South Carolina.

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING

TO: THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE NAMED:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a final hearing has been set in the above entitled action for Friday, August 15 2025, in courtroom 2 at 10:00 AM, on the second floor of the Charleston County Family Court, Charleston, South Carolina. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to be present in the Family Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, located at the courthouse, 100 Broad Street on the corner of Meeting and Broad, Charleston, South Carolina.29401.

Dated this day of April, 2025, at Charleston, South Carolina.

Kenneth Edwards, Esquire

120 Spring Hall Dr# E Goose Creek, South Carolina 29445

Phone: (843) 437-5798

Attorney for the Petitioner.

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

06/03/2025 10:00 AM

Shannon Majewski Storage totes, holiday decor

Dylan Harrelson Furniture and boxes

Facility 2: 1904 N Hwy 17

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

06/03/2025 10:15 AM

Heather Thrasher Clothes, winter shoes, baby clothes that no longer fit. house hold items not being used like papers

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

06/03/2025 10:20 AM

Kahmari Wilson Household items

Facility 4: 1471 Center St Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

06/03/2025 10:30 AM

Kenley Stewart Bicycles

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

06/03/2025 10:35 AM

Keiara Washington Suitcase 5

Facility 6: 3510 Glenn McConnell Pkwy Charleston, SC 29414

06/03/2025 10:00 AM

Joseph Garris Small items, clothes

Jennifer Kornahrens Livingroom kitchen 3 bedrooms

Wendy Rivers Washer, dryer, beds, household

Daniell-Lynn Mitchell Kids toys, bedding, house basics .. a few dishes.. winter stuff

Nicole Frazier Household goods

Facility 7: 2343 Savannah Hwy Charleston, SC 29414

06/03/2025 10:30 AM

Annette Middleton 2 bedroom rooms living room

Tamala Brown Couch, China hutch and boxes

Facility 8: 45 Grand Oaks Blvd Charleston, SC 29414

06/03/2025 11:15 AM

Brittany Wright Furniture, boxes

Keisha Horlbeck 2 bedroom washer and dryer

Facility 9: 1951 Maybank Hwy Charleston, SC 29412

06/03/2025 11:30 AM

Nathan Chickey Furniture

Facility 10: 1533 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC 29407

06/03/2025 12:45 PM

Lauquana Crosland Household items, clothes

Kimberly Wigfall W/D Deep freezer and fridge

Jonathan Hiers Furniture, boxes of kitchen, TVs

Kennith Miller Household goods, 2br apt

Deidre Giglo Bicycle, christmas ornaments, boxes

Facility 11: 1861 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC 29407

06/03/2025 1:15 PM

Angela Carter Bed in a box

Dormaine Curnell Household Items

Wilson Grayson Boxes of personal belongings

Lori Mathis Contents of a 3 bedroom home, w&d, double mattress, boxes, clothes

Montrel Smalls Home items queen mattresss

Tanyekia Johnson Appliance, furniture, electric devices, tvs, household items, clothes, shoes, personal effects

George Richardson 2 bedroom

Clarice Frederick Queen bed, 2 full beds, 3 dressers, loveseat, dining room table and chairs, small deep freeze, bags

Facility 12: 2118 Heriot Street Charleston, SC 29403

06/03/2025 12:15 PM

Tara Morgan Bed frame, mattress, 2 t.v’s clothes, kitchen wares

Facility 13: 1540 Meeting Street Road Charleston, SC 29405 06/03/2025 1:00 PM

James Sherman Boxes, Household

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.

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:

427 St. James Ave Goose Creek, SC 29445

6/03/2025 11:00 AM

Jason Rogers Clothing, shoes, small furniture

Simone Wilson 3 Bedroom house items

Shannon Bray Boxes

Zachary Gaskins Washer & Dryer, Entertainment stand and couch

Thomas Johnson Household goods

Enchandra Lee Twin mattresses, boxes and totes

Facility 2: 609 Old Trolley Road Summerville, SC 29485

6/03/2025 10:30 AM

Jausalynn Sanchez-nixon Lawn Mower, Keyboard, Printer, Luggages, Wall Decor, Cooking Pots, Cooler, 2 Play-station Guitars, Totes, and Toys

Marcus Green Fishing Rods & Net, Beach Umbrellas, Beach Chairs, Wood Cabinet, File Cabinets, Cooler, and Folding Table

Facility 3: 8850 Rivers Ave North Charleston, SC 29406

6/03/2025 10:45 AM

Noel Adrich Household Furniture

Jeremy Thomas 2020 VW Jetta

Facility 4:

208 St. James Ave, Ste C Goose Creek, SC 29445 6/03/2025 11:00 AM

Crystal Jackson Washer drier stools headboard tvs treadmill bikes

Lori Morris Mattress, dresser, misc.

Devine Brown

Furniture and household items, washer and dryer

Facility 5: 3781 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29418

6/03/2025 11:00 AM

James Schuckers Car Parts

Facility 6: 434 Orangeburg Road Summerville, SC 29483

6/03/2025 11:15 AM

Chawnice Shaw Appliances, house decor, beds

Cedric Woodley W/d brm set, entertainment center, dressers futon, aquariums sectional, dinning tbl, tv boxes

Christopher Davis Couch 2 bed sets 2 dressers boxes misc items smaller kitchen table

Heather Gramm Electronics, Household Items, Clothes

Raychal Malone Home goods

Rachel Braswell

Contents of a 5 bedroom house and storage.

Facility 8: 2130 N Main St Summerville, SC 29486

6/03/2025 10:00 AM

Nathaniel Powell Personal items/Seasonal

Dwendell High Furniture/ Boxes

Facility 10:

344 Nexton Creek Circle Summerville, SC 29486

6/03/2025

11:45 AM

Cassandra Bow Appliance, boxes and little furniture

Chris Adkins Household items

Chris Adkins Household items

James Brown Household items

Justice Mitchell Couch holiday items and baby things

Facility 11: 9670 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485

6/03/2025 10:15 AM

Redina Taylor Household items

Dana Davis Household items, photo studio lights, clothes, furniture

Ashley Brown Baby stuff and miscellaneous items

Tristan Duggan Boxes, headboard, bags

Facility 12: 6941 Rivers Ave North Charleston, 29406

6/03/2025

12:30 PM

Justice Sylve Furniture

Brittany Alston Household goods

Cornelius Fludd Household Items

Facility 13: 5146 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29418 6/03/2025

12:00 PM

Cherrel Nelson Bedroom and household furniture, garage items, air conditioner, misc boxes

Jalessa Washington Clothes and shoes

Jasmine Morrison

Sec couch, king size bed set, boxes of household items, 2 55”tv’s

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.

58020.F48419

Master’s Sale CASE NO. 2017CP1000846

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

Nationstar Mortgage LLC, PLAINTIFF VERSUS Michael J. Bluett; Dalisa D. Bluett; and Brookdale at Forest Hills Homeowners Association, Inc., DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated April 11, 2025, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC. June 3, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. or shortly thereafter.

ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina and being known and designated as LOT 55, Brookdale, Phase III, as shown on that certain three (3) page plat entitled “FINAL PLAT SHOWING THE SUBDNISION OF TRACT ‘A’ AND PART OF TRACT ‘B’ INTO LOTS 1 THROUGH 120, BROOKDALE, PHASE III & RESIDUAL PARCELS, AT FOREST HILLS, SECTION V, PROPERTY OWNED BY EVANS LAND COMPANY, LLC, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA” dated August 30, 2010, revised October 25, 2010 by Lawrence J. Kennerty, Jr., PLS # 12520 of Kennerty Surveying, Inc. and being recorded in Plat Book L11 at Pages 0001, 0002, 0003 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

This being the identical property conveyed to Michael J. Bluett and Dalisa D. Bluett by deed of D.R. Horton, Inc. dated January 25, 2013 and recorded February 20, 2013 in Deed Book 311 at Page 708

TMS #: 397-05-007-10

Current Property Address: 7650 Haywood Street, North Charleston, SC 29418

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

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

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

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

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY Finkel Law Firm LLC (843) 577-5460 FOR INSERTION

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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

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

C/A NO: C/A NO: 2025-CP10-01647

DEFICIENCY WAIVED

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

vs. Roman E Brunson a/k/a Roman Eugene Brunson and Robert I Brunson a/k/a Robert Irvin Brunson and if Roman E Brunson a/k/a Roman Eugene Brunson and Robert I Brunson a/k/a

Robert Irvin Brunson be deceased then any child and heir at law to the Estates of Roman E Brunson a/k/a Roman Eugene Brunson and Robert I Brunson a/k/a

Robert Irvin Brunson distributees and devisees at law to the Estates of Roman E Brunson a/k/a Roman Eugene Brunson and Robert I Brunson a/k/a

Robert Irvin Brunson and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Richard Allen Brunson; Ramona L Greenwood, Individually and as Personal Representative for the Estate of Roman E Brunson a/k/a Roman Eugene Brunson; Katherine Anna Payne Brunson, Individually and as Personal Representative for the Estate of Robert I Brunson a/k/a Robert Irvin Brunson; Erika September Brunson; Savannah Grace Brunson; Nathaniel Ralph Brunson; Paul Dewitt Taylor, DEFENDANT(S)

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 Masterin-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 SCAR, 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 with the Clerk of Court on March 25, 2025.

NOTICE TO APPOINT ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT(S) IN MILITARY SERVICE

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

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

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

s/ Sarah O. Leonard April 24, 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: 25009 - 125568

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT

(NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE)

C/A NO: 2025-CP-10-01561

DEFICIENCY WAIVED Freedom Mortgage Corporation, PLAINTIFF,

vs. Mary E Mellard a/k/a Mary Fields Mellard, a/k/a Mary Elizabeth Mellard and if Mary E Mellard

a/k/a Mary Fields Mellard, a/k/a Mary Elizabeth Mellard be deceased then any child and heir at law to the Estate of Mary E Mellard a/k/a Mary Fields Mellard, a/k/a Mary Elizabeth Mellard distributees and devisees at law to the Estate of Mary E Mellard

a/k/a Mary Fields Mellard, a/k/a Mary Elizabeth Mellard and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Ginger Ann Mellard a/k/a Ginger A Mellard, Individually and as Personal Representative for the Estate of Mary E Mellard a/k/a Mary Fields Mellard, a/k/a Mary Elizabeth Mellard; William Lee Mellard, III; Broad River Physicians Goup, LLC; William Rivers, MD; LVNV Funding LLC as assignee of CVI Loan GT Trust I, DEFENDANT(S)

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, were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court on March 21, 2025.

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

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

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

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

s/ Sarah O. Leonard April 23, 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: 25042 - 125708

STATE

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT

(NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE)

C/A NO: 2025-CP-10-01097

DEFICIENCY REQUESTED

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc., PLAINTIFF, vs. Edward Clark Perez; Ashley Villas Homeowners Association; Charles Richard Bowers, Jr., as Trustee of Georgia Mae Bowers Marital Trust, DEFENDANT(S)

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 27, 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/ Sarah O. Leonard

April 22, 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: 20546 - 98700

Owners Association, Inc.; USAA Savings Bank,

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 11th day of April 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 3rd day of June 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN Unit 1106

at Page 224, and further, by the Thirteenth Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime dated October 19, 2005 and filed in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book O558 at Page 810.

Master’s Sale Case No. 2023-CP-10-04153

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

Master’s Sale Case No. 2023-CP-10-02577

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

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, vs. John H Fowlkes a/k/a John Henry Fowlkes and if John H Fowlkes a/k/a John Henry Fowlkes be deceased then any children and heirs at law to the Estate of John H Fowlkes a/k/a John Henry Fowlkes, distributees and devisees at law to the Estate of John H Fowlkes a/k/a John Henry Fowlkes, and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Melissa Anne Davis; Robagu LLC; Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Property

Grove Park Drive, established by Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime established by Master Deed dated July 14, 2003 and recorded July 14, 2003 in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book E457 at Page 533, and all exhibits, and further, by the First Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation; a Horizontal Property Regime dated October 30, 2003 and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County on October 31, 2003 and recorded in Book W473 at Page 330; and further, by the Second Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation - Horizontal Property Regime dated February 16, 2004 and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County on February 17, 2004 in Book F484 at Page 675; and further, by the Third Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime dated March 23, 2004 and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County on March 23, 2004 in book N488 at Page 832; and further by the Fourth Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime dated May 13, 2004 and recorded in RMC Office for Charleston County on May 13, 2004 in Book K494 at Page 251; and further, by the Fifth Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime dated August 30, 2004 and filed in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book R507 at Page 317 and further, by the Sixth Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime dated October 26, 2004 and filed in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book X513 at Page 719; and further, by the Seventh Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime dated December 17, 2004 and filed in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book O519 at Page 882; and further by the Eighth Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime dated March 30, 2005 and filed in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book C531 at Page 58; and further by the Ninth Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime dated May 18, 2005 and filed in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book F537 at Page 397; and further by the Tenth Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime dated June 17, 2005 and filed in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book G541 at Page 204, and further by the Eleventh Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime dated July 29, 2005 and filed in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book U547 at Page 814, and further, by the Twelfth Amendment to the Master Deed of Grove Park at Grand Oaks Plantation Horizontal Property Regime dated September 9, 2005 and filed in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book D553

SUBJECT to all the provisions of aforesaid Master Deed and Exhibits and Amendments thereto, including but not limited to, easements and other reservations saved and excepted in Exhibit “A” to said Master Deed and any amendments to said Master Deed, if any.

SUBJECT to the Charter end By-Laws of Grande Oaks Boulevard Association, Inc. as established and imposed by Amended and restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions - Grande Oaks Plantation dated March 30, 2000 and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book M345, Page 573.

AND SUBJECT to all other Restrictions, Reservations, Easements and Rights-of-Way affecting said real property, including those as set out on recorded plats.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed unto John H. Fowlkes by virtue of a Deed from Robagu, LLC dated May 10, 2018 and recorded May 30, 2018 in Book 0722 at Page 118 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

1106 Grove Park Drive Charleston, SC 29414 TMS# 301-00-00-455

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

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

FOR INSERTION Friday, May 16th, Friday May 23rd and Friday May 30th, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Guild Mortgage Company LLC, vs. John Jay Abney, Jr; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Encore Credit Corp,

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 18th day of March 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 3rd day of June 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Charleston County, South Carolina and being shown and designated as Lot 4, Containing 0.14 acres, more or less, and being more fully delineated on a plat entitled; “Subdivision Survey of Lot 12 into Lots 2 and 4 with Residual of 7.15 AC. Property Owned by James Lee located in the Deer Park S/D in the City of North Charleston, Charleston County, SC.” prepared by Paul C. Lawson, Jr., SC Reg. No 14191, dated July 1, 2003, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book DD, at Page 730. Said Lot having such size, shape, dimensions. buttings and boundings as will more fully appear by reference to said plat. BEING the same property conveyed to John Jay Abney, Jr. from Desmond C. Shaw and Cherron M. Swinton by Deed dated December 23, 2022 and recorded January 10, 2023 in Book 1157 at Page 899, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

2740 Fernwood Drive North Charleston, SC 29406 TMS# 486-06-00-105

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

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

FOR INSERTION

Friday May 16th, Friday May 23rd, May 30th, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust, vs. Patricia Ann Mack a/k/a Patricia A Mack; Republic Finance LLC; First Credit of Charleston, Inc. aka First Credit,

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 the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 3rd day of June, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being on John’s Island, Estates Subdivision, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as Lot 54, Block E, on a plat entitled plats of Lots 45-48, 52-57, Block E, Lots 20-27, Block F, Lots 1-7, Block I, Island Estates Subdivision Johns Island Charleston County, SC, made by Sigma Engineers, Inc., dated September 10, 1984, recorded in the RMC Office for Inc., Charleston County in Plat Book BC at Page 12, reference to said plat being craved for a more accurate description of the dimensions, boundaries and measurements of such lots. THIS BEING the same property conveyed unto Michael Ray Mack and Patricia Ann Mack by virtue of a Warranty Deed from Daniel D. Wiegert and Linda S. Wiegert dated August 13, 1993 and recorded August 16, 1993, in Book T230 at Page 344, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. Thereafter, Michael Ray Mack passed away April 19, 2023, thereby vesting sole title to the subject property in Patricia Ann Mack as the surviving tenant.

3304 Barnes Drive Johns Island, SC 29455 TMS# 279-10-00-082

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

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

Master’s Sale

Case No. 2024-CP-10-02634

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

Bank of America, N.A., vs. Viola M Brown; First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 18th day of March 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 3rd day of June, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon, located, lying and being in Charleston County, and being designated as Lot 4 on a plat entitled “Plat of Waylyn Annex Extension, Area 4.76 Acres”, by Ben F. Cheatham, Reg. C.E. and L.S., No 1764, and dated January 1966, and recorded in Plat Book U, Page 79, in the RMC Office for Charleston County. Butting and Bounding and Measuring and Containing as will reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed unto Viola M Brown by virtue of a Deed from Henry G. Cisneros, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, dated May 31, 1994, and recorded June 13, 1994, in Book E244 at Page 211 in the Office of Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

2670 Louise Drive North Charleston, SC 29405

TMS# 411-07-00-006

As the Plaintiff did not waive its right for a deficiency judgment in the Complaint, this sale will be re-opened for final bidding at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd day of July 2025.

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

John S. Kay, Esquire

Telephone: 803-726-2700

FOR INSERTION

Friday, May 16th, Friday May 23rd and Friday May 30th, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough

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

PNC Bank, National Association, vs. Mary K Schneberger; Steven K Schneberger; Winnsboro Lakes Homeowners Association, Inc.,

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 19th day of March, 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 3rd day of June 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land. lying and being in Winnsboro Lakes Subdivision, Phase I, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 100, Phase I, Winnsboro Lakes Subdivision, as shown on a plat prepared by Hoffman Lester Associates, Inc., entitled, ‘A Revised Final Plat of Lots 1- 105, Winnsboro Lakes Subdivision. Phase I, Owned by Leon, Inc., Located on John’s Island, City of Charleston, Charleston County. South Carolina, dated June 30, 1988, and revised February 21, 1989. and recorded at the Charleston County RMC Office in Book BU at Pages 150 and 151, Said lot having such size. shape, location, buttings and boundings as will more fully be shown on the aforementioned plat. Subject to all easements and restrictions of record. BEING the same property conveyed to Mary K. Schneberger and Steven K. Schneberger, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship and not as tenants in common, by Deed of William Ashley Easterlin, dated November 16, 2017 and recorded December 6. 2017 in Book 684 at Page 644, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

3546 Hunters Oak Lane Johns Island, SC 29455

TMS# 279-11-00-028

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

John S. Kay, Esquire

Telephone: 803-726-2700

FOR INSERTION

Friday, May 16th, Friday, May 23rd and Friday May 30th, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

COUNTY OF

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, PLAINTIFF, vs. Natashia R Singleton, and if Natashia R Singleton be deceased then any children and heirs at law to the Estate of Natashia R Singleton, distributees and devisees at law to the Estate of Natashia R Singleton, and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Imani J Singleton; The United States of America, by and through its Agency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development; A O, a minor; K D, a minor; A B, a minor, DEFENDANT(S)

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 16th day of April, 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 3rd day of June, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any and all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 6, Northpointe Subdivision, as shown on a plat entitled: ‘Plat Showing the Subdivision of Lots 1-44, Northpointe Subdivision, Lands of W.C. Varn, Located City of North Charleston, Charleston County, S.C.’, by Forsberg Engineering & Surveying, Inc. dated December 16, 1986, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County, in Plat Book BM at Page 55. For a more complete description of said Lot, reference may be had to the aforementioned plat of record.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed to Natashia R Singleton by virtue of a General Warranty Deed from Tonya M. Coakley n/k/a Tonya M. Roper dated April 7, 2021, and recorded July 30, 2021, in Book 1018 at Page 738 in the Office of Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. 5125 Westview Street North Charleston, SC 29418 TMS# 408-07-00-246

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.

For Pursuant to Section 2410(c), Title 28, United States Code, the Defendant United States of America has waived its right to redeem the subject property within 1 year after the date of the foreclosure sale.

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

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

FOR INSERTION

May 16, 2025; May 23, 2025; May 30, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

County, South Carolina.

1223 Peregrine Drive Charleston, SC 29412

TMS# 427-03-00-105

As the Plaintiff did not waive its right for a deficiency judgment in the Complaint, this sale will be re-opened for final bidding at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd day of July, 2025

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

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

FOR INSERTION May 16, 2025; May 23, 2025; May 30, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale Case No. 2024-CP-10-05885

Master’s Sale Case No. 2024-CP-10-03058

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

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF, vs. Julio R Samayoa Vega; Jennifer Koeble, DEFENDANT(S)

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 19th day of March, 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 3rd day of June, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT lot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon situate, lying and being on James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, and known and designated as Lot 16, Block E as set forth on the plat entitled “Quail Run Section 2 James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, Plat of Lot 9, Block D, and Lots 15-17 and 20-22, Block D” dated August 15, 1975, prepared by George D. Sample, PE & LS and recorded in Plat Book W at Page 51 in the RMC Office for Charleston County.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed unto Julio R. Samayoa Vega by virtue of a Deed from Elysha L. Pifko and Keith M. Pifko dated June 7, 2017 and being recorded July 14, 2017 in Book 0652 at Page 331 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

THEREAFTER, Julio R. Samayoa Vega conveyed the subject property unto Julio R. Samayo Vega and Jennifer Koebli, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, by virtue of a Quit-Claim Deed dated December 7, 2017 and recorded December 19, 2017 in Book 0687 at Page 147 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston

Charleston County, South Carolina. 841 Runey Lane McClellanville, SC 29458 TMS# 786-00-00-022

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

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

FOR INSERTION

May 16, 2025; May 23, 2025; May 30, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, PLAINTIFF, vs. Braden White a/k/a Braden Alexander Dailey, a/k/a Braden Alexander White; Mandi Lee White, DEFENDANT(S)

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 16th day of April, 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 3rd day of June, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in St. James Santee Parish, Charleston County, SC and being known and designated as Lot Number 3A on a plat entitled “General Property Survey & Plat of Subdivision of Lot 3 Shown on a plat in Plat Book 82 at page 125 Property of W.A. Runey Located in St. James Santee Parish, Charleston County, SC,” by James O. McClellan, III, PE & LS dated November 4, 1993 and recorded at the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book DA, at page 656. Said lot having such size, shape, metes, bounds and dimensions as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

ALSO conveying with this property is one (1) 2015 CLAY 58JAT28663AH15 Mobile Home bearing the VIN RIC247373NCAB. Said mobile home is currently taxed together with the land. Said mobile home title has previously been retired with the SCDMV.

BEING the same property conveyed to Braden Alexander White and Mandi Lee White, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship and not as tenants in common, by Deed of William Scott Salley dated March 17, 2022, and recorded April 12, 2022 in Book 1099 at Page 855, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for

8, 1966, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book V, at Page 37. 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 unto Michelle Anne Pelow and Justin Pelow, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, by virtue of a Deed from Timothy Quain LeBlanc, dated May 25, 2021, and recorded May 27, 2021, in Book 0995 at Page 802 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

8300 Witsell Street

North Charleston, SC 29406

TMS# 485-02-00-071

As the Plaintiff did not waive its right for a deficiency judgment in the Complaint, this sale will be re-opened for final bidding at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd day of July, 2025

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

FOR INSERTION May 16, 2025; May 23, 2025; May 30, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2025-CP-08-01106

Laurie Bailey, Plaintiff, vs. Jonathan Morales and Shaddai Cable, LLC, Defendants.

Fax: 843-529-9180

jgerardi@joyelawfirm.com

Attorney for Plaintiff

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BEAUFORT Court of Common Pleas Case No:2025-CP-07-00055

SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, -versusSHAWN LEDORIN FLUDD AND ESTHER MARIA CHAPPELEARFLUDD A/K/A SHAWN L. FLUDD AND ESTHER M. CHAPPELEAR-FLUDD A/K/A SHAWN FLUDD AND ESTHER CHAPPELEAR-FLUDD A/K/A ESTHER CHAPPELEAR

SUMMONS

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE: YOU ARE SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to answer the Complaint in the foregoing action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your said Answer on the undersigned attorney within thirty (30) days of the service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FILING

Please take notice that the Summons and Complaint in this action were filed in the Clerk of Court for Beaufort County 102 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC on January 9, 2025.

KATHLEEN M. FERRI, ESQ. P.O. Box 31776 Charleston, SC 29417-1776 (843) 557-9775 kmferri@ferrilaw.net

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Civil Action No. 2023CP1000718

Master’s Sale Case No. 2024-CP-10-05400

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

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, PLAINTIFF, vs. Michelle Anne Pelow; Justin Pelow, DEFENDANT(S)

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 19th day of March, 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 3rd day of June, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. 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, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 11, Block AA, Northwood Estates Subdivision, which lot is more fully delineated on a plat made by William H. Mitchell, dated August

Summons (Automobile Collision/Negligence) (Jury Trial Requested)

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend the action(s) set forth in the Complaint herein, a copy of which is served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer or Motion to the said Complaint on the Joye Law Firm at 5861 Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of service, and if you fail to appear and defend within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FILING: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the original Summons and Complaint in the above entitled action were filed April 3, 2024 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Berkeley County, South Carolina, for such relief as set forth in the Complaint.

JOYE LAW FIRM, L.L.P.

Jeffrey Gerardi SC Bar 6630 Post Office Box 62888

PAUL LOPEZ, AS TRUSTEE OF BIRMINGHAM PLKL TRUST; PAUL LOPEZ, INDIVIDUALLY; AND KATHERINE LOPEZ, INDIVIDUALLY, Plaintiffs, vs. DALY & SAWYER CONSTRUCTION, INC., Defendant. and DALY & SAWYER CONSTRUCTION, INC., Third-Party Plaintiff, vs. A.B. EVANS CONCRETE & HAULING, AC HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE, INC., ENERGY ONE AMERICA, LLC, AND CILCHRST MASONRY, INC., Third-Party Defendants.

SECOND AMENDED THIRDPARTY SUMMONS AND THIRDPARTY COMPLAINT

TO THE DEFENDANT(S): St. Pierre Construction LLC; Skyline Roofing, Inc., and A.B. Evans Concrete & Hauling, Inc.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 1320 Main Street, 10th Floor, Columbia, SC 29201 or P.O. Box 12519, Columbia, SC 29211 within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Third-Party Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for a judgment by default

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint in the above captioned action was filed on January 8, 2025 in the Court of Common Pleas in Charleston County, SC.

McAngus Goudelock & Courie P.O. Box 12519 1320 Main Street, 10th Floor (29201) Columbia, SC 29211

Attorneys for Third Party Plaintiff

s/Cynthia Jordan Lowery

Cynthia Jordan Lowery #12499

MOORE & VAN ALLEN, PLLC

78 Wentworth Street

Post Office Box 22828

Charleston, SC 29413-2828

Telephone: (843) 579-7000

Facsimile: (843) 579-8714

Email: cynthialowery@mvalaw.

com

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

April 29, 2025

CHARLESTON, SC

for Charleston County, in Plat Book T, Page 88, said lot having such size, shape, location, dimensions, butting and bounding as will by reference to the said plat more fully appear.

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

Master’s Sale

Case No.: 2024CP1003621

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

SUMMONS (COLLECTION – NONJURY)

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL CASE NUMBER: 2025-CP10-02187

SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. TYREIK JEROME FAULKS and JASEMIN FAULKS, Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscribers at their offices, Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 78 Wentworth Street, Post Office Box 22828, Charleston, South Carolina 294132828, or to otherwise appear and defend, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint, or otherwise to appear and defend, within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will obtain a judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

April 21, 2025 CHARLESTON, SC

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT

TO DEFENDANTS TYREIK

JEROME FAULKS and JASEMIN FAULKS:

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint in the above-entitled action, together with the Civil Action Coversheet, Summons, Exhibits and Verification, were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina, on April 21, 2025, at 12:55 p.m., the object and prayer of which is the recovery of a sum certain due Plaintiff by Defendants, TYREIK JEROME FAULKS and JASEMIN FAULKS,

This being the same piece of property conveyed to Thomas Maynard and Helen Maynard by deed from Thomas M. Evans Realty Co., Inc. dated March 8, 1968 and recorded March 21, 1968 in Book Y89 at Page 25 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County. Subsequently, Thomas Alva Maynard died testate on April 4, 1983, leaving the subject property to his devisee, namely, Helen Mae Maynard, as is more fully preserved in the Probate records for Charleston County, in Case No. 83-ES-10-358; subsequently, Helen M. Maynard died on May 11, 2011, leaving the subject property to her devisee, namely, Rebecca M. Eaton, as is more fully preserved in the Probate records for Charleston County, in Case No. 2011ES1000847; also by Deed of Distribution dated July 10, 2012 and recorded July 20, 2012 in Deed Book 265 at Page 398. Subsequently, Lawrence Claude Eaton, Jr. died on December 3, 2020 leaving his interest in the subject property to his heirs or devisees, namely, Shinira Michelle Eaton and Shani Nicole Eaton, as is more fully preserved in the Probate records for Charleston County, in Case No. 2021ES1000154. Subsequently, Rebecca M. Eaton died on May 22, 2023, leaving the subject property to her heirs or devisees, namely, Angelia Rogers and Thomy Eaton.

TMS # 408-08-00-169 Case#: 2024CP1001357

Current Property Address: 5313 Mcroy Street North Charleston, SC 29418

Master’s Sale Case No.: 2024CP1001357

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 Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Rebecca M. Eaton and Lawrence C. Eaton, 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; Angelia Rogers; Thomas Eaton a/k/a Thomy Eaton; Shani Nicole Eaton; Shinira Michelle Eaton; DEFENDANTS.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 14th day of March, 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 3rd day of June, 2025 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

All that piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot No. 8, Block M, on a place or a portion of Glyn Terrace Subdivision, made August 2, 1955, by W. H. Matheny, R.L.S., and recorded in the RMC Office

The Bank of New York Mellon, formerly known as The Bank of New York, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee on behalf of the holders of the CIT Mortgage Loan Trust, 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1, PLAINTIFF, VERSUS James Hart, III; Shelmore Surety, LLC; , DEFENDANTS.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 12th day of December, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 3rd day of June, 2025 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being on the east side of King Street in the City of Charleston, State and County aforesaid, known and designated as Lot No. 5 on a plat of a tract of land on the east side of King Street, surveyed and platted into ninety-two (92) lots at the request of the Carolina Florida Realty Company, by G. M. Howe, which plat is recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in plat Book C at Page 128; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

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

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

011847-05287

2024CP1001357

FOR INSERTION

5/16/2025, 5/23/2025, 5/30/2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

Brian P. Yoho (803) 744-4444 011847-05333 2024CP1003621

FOR INSERTION

May 16, 2025, May 23, 3035 and May 30, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Blanton dated April 28, 1989 and recorded May 11, 1989 in Deed Book G184 at Page 845 in the office of the Charleston County Register of Deeds. Subsequently, Arnettie Freeman conveyed all her interest in the subject property to Horace Freeman Jr by deed dated September 27, 1991 and recorded February 28, 1992 in Book Z 210 at Page 644. Subsequently, Horace Freeman Jr conveyed a 1/2 interest in the subject property to Eunice Freeman by deed dated February 21, 1994 and Recorded March 3, 1994 in Deed Book S 239 at page 865. Subsequently, Eunice Freeman conveyed her interest in the subject property to Horace Freeman, Jr by deed dated January 28, 2004 and recorded February 10, 2004 in Deed Book U 483 at Page 565. Subsequently, Horace Freeman, Jr died testate on November 22, 2023 leaving the property to his devisees, namely, Debra Sue Looney, Andre Bernard Freeman, Jr and Angela Yvette Byrd.

TMS # 408-09-00-040 Case#: 2024CP1002734

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 2025CP1001857

Pennymac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Dewayne Carlton Calhoun Jr; Julie Ubaldo Keytack; Grand Oaks Boulevard Association, Inc. Defendant(s).

(016487-01628)

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived

TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Julie Ubaldo Keytack:

(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

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 2025CP1001858

This being the same property conveyed to James Hart, III by deed of Ethel L. Terry a/k/a Ethel Lee Terry, dated January 24, 2002 and recorded January 30, 2003 in Book U434 at Page 705 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County.

TMS # 4631201035

Case#: 2024CP1003621

Current Property Address: 1150 King Street Charleston, SC 29403

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.

CALL KRISTIN 843-885 4086

Master’s Sale Case No.: 2024CP1002734

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

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VERSUS Angela Yvette Byrd; Debra Sue Looney; Andre Bernard Freeman, Jr; Republic Finance, LLC ; Solar Mosaic, Inc.n/k/a Solar Mosaic LLC; Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Horace Freeman 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; , DEFENDANTS.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 11th day of April, 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 3rd day of June, 2025 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Charleston County, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 7, Block F, Evanston Subdivision, Section 5, as shown on a plat of a portion of Evanston Subdivision, made by E.M. Seabrook, Jr., Inc., Dated March 1968; and recorded in the RMC office for Charleston County, in Plat Book X, at Page 35; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully appear.

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 Horace Freeman Jr and Arnettie Freeman by deed of James S Blanton and Lisa M

Current Property Address: 4328 Helene Dr N Charleston, SC 29418

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 FN 016487-01473 2024CP1002734

FOR INSERTION

May 16, 2025, May 23, 2025, May 30, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 452 Minim St, Charleston, SC 29414, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 3050500401, 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 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 to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein.

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

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:

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 April 4, 2025.

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

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Jeffrey W. Tichenor; Ana Nia Tichenor; The Lakes Master Association, Inc The United States of America acting by and through its agency, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs South Carolina Department of Revenue Defendant(s). (016487-01679)

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Jeffrey W. Tichenor and Ana Nia Tichenor:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 153 Coosawatchie St, Summerville, SC 29485, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 388-13-00-864, 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 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 to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein.

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

NOTICE

NAMED:

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 April 4, 2025.

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

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 2025-CP-10-01873

JUSTIN HARTMAN, Plaintiff, vs. FRASIER CLINTON, Defendant.

SUMMONS

TO: THE DEFENDANT ABOVENAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint upon the subscriber at 504 North Pine Street, Summerville, SC 29483 within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action shall apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint and a judgment will be rendered

against you.

ROSSINGTON LAW OFFICES, LLC

s/ Julio A. Rossington

Julio A. Rossington, SC Bar #73905

504 North Pine Street

Summerville, SC 29483

Office: (843) 261-1114

Facsimile: 1-888-977-1140 julio.rossington@rossingtonlaw. com

Attorney for the Plaintiff APRIL 4, 2025 Summerville, South Carolina

Master’s Sale Case No. 2023-CP-10-05937

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

Bank of America, N.A. vs. Quenica L. Anderson, Parkhill Place Homeowners Association, Inc., Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), Midland Credit Management, Inc., Discover Bank, LVNV Funding LLC, Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC

PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER

As required by Section 6-1-80, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended; notice is hereby given that Charleston County Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC on the operating budget ordinances for Fiscal Year 2026 for the following: Revenues

2025: $41,667,050

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Debt Service Fund FY 2025: $38,448,918 FY 2026: $56,522,624 % Change: 47.0

*********************** Awendaw McClellanville Fire

FY 2025: $3,493,306 FY 2026: $4,047,712

% Change: 15.9

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East Cooper Fire

FY 2025: $176,669 FY 2026: $181,086 % Change: 2.5

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Northern Charleston County Fire

FY 2025: $547,600

FY 2026: $665,550

% Change: 21.5

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Transportation Sales Tax (1st) FY 2025: $95,244,027 FY 2026: $63,222,465 % Change: (33.6)

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Transportation Sales Tax (2nd)

FY 2025: $66,617,125 FY 2026: $27,727,501 % Change: (58.4)

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Trident Technical College

FY 2025: $10,301,866 FY 2026: $10,713,866

% Change: 4.0

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West St. Andrew’s Fire

FY 2025: $8,000

FY 2026: $8,000 % Change: -

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Other

FY 2025: $119,219,392 FY 2026: $121,571,883

% Change: 2.0

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Special Revenue Funds FY 2025: $295,607,985 FY 2026: $228,138,063

% Change: (22.8)

*********************** Enterprise Funds

% Change: 4.2

McClellanville Fire

2025: 37.0 FY 2026: 37.0

Cooper Fire FY 2025: 16.5

2026: 16.5

Change: -

Northern Charleston County Fire FY 2025: 15.5 FY 2026: 16.2 % Change: 4.5

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Trident Technical College

FY 2025: 1.8

FY 2026: 1.8

% Change:***********************

West St. Andrew’s Fire

FY 2025: 2.0

FY 2026: 2.0

% Change:***********************

Millage in dollars

General Fund

FY 2025: $227,180,000

FY 2026: $239,000,000

% Change: 5.2

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Awendaw McClellanville Fire

FY 2025: $3,125,000 FY 2026: $3,487,000

% Change: 11.6

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East Cooper Fire

FY 2025: $169,500

FY 2026: $169,500

% Change: -

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Northern Charleston County Fire

FY 2025: $460,500

FY 2026: $516,900

% Change: 12.2

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Trident Technical College

FY 2025: $9,661,000

FY 2026: $10,081,000

% Change: 4.3

ASSOCIATES, INC., DATED NOVEMBER 28, 1999, AND RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 20, 2000, IN PLAT BOOK ED, PAGE 833, IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, DIMENSIONS, BUTTINGS AND BOUNDINGS AS WILL BY REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT MORE FULLY APPEAR. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO QUENICA L. ANDERSON FROM MARC A. DECK BY TIMOTHY C. EDWARDS HIS ATTORNEYIN-FACT BY DEED DATED ON 05/31/2018 AND RECORDED ON 06/07/2018 IN BOOK 724, PAGE 60, IN THE REGISTERS OFFICE OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

FOR INSERTION: 5/16/2025; 5/23/2025; 5/30/2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

A-4839835

05/16/2025, 05/23/2025, 05/30/2025

Master’s Sale Case No. 2023-CP-10-05391

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

TMS # 485-10-00-012

Current Property Address: 8083 Long Shadow Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406

Allied First Bank, SB DBA Servbank vs. James Shaw, Jr., Buckshire Homeowners’ Association, Inc, United States of America Acting through Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, South Carolina Department of Revenue

TO JAMES SHAW, JR. AND BRITTANY S. WASHINGTON, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP AND NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON ON 02/27/2017, BY DEED FROM ANGELA M. WILLIAMS, FILED FOR RECORD ON 03/09/2017 IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK: 622, PAGES: 373, REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER, BRITTANY S. WASHINGTON CONVEYED HIS INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY TO JAMES SHAW, JR. BY QUITCLAIM DEED 06/13/2023 AND RECORDED 06/14/2023 IN BOOK: 1185, PAGES: 220.

TMS # 3881300627

Current Property Address: 3396 Fletton Way, Summerville, SC 29485

2003, AS AMENDED, IF ANY, AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW, DEVISEES, WIDOWS, WIDOWERS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS OF T OF THE HEIRS OF MIRVIN CALLAWAY JACKSON, AND OF THE DEFENDANTS WHO MAY BE DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT OR ANY PART THEREOF, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FILING

FY 2025: $96,034,617 FY 2026: $100,087,785

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Internal Service Funds

FY 2025: $69,890,065 FY 2026: $73,080,876 % Change: 4.6

Total Disbursements

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 21st day of May, 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, SC, on the 3rd day of June, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN PARKHILL PLACE SUBDIVISION, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 41, BLOCK CC, ON A PLAT ENTITLED; PLAT SHOWING THE SUBDIVISION OF TMS NO. 484-00-00-015 (CONTAINING 110.283 ACRES) INTO TRACT B (CONTAINING 79.514 ACRES) AND TRACT C (CONTAINING 30.769 ACRES) AND SHOWING LOT 41, BLOCK CC, TMS NO. 484-10-00-012 (CONTAINING 0.322 ACRES) AND LOT 1, BLOCK LL, TMS NO. 485-1000-013 (CONTAINING 0.270 ACRES) AND LOT 1, BLOCK RR, TMS NO. 484-10-00-125 (CONTAINING 0.430 ACRES) NORTHWOODS ESTATES SUBDIVISION, PROPERTY OF NORTHWOODS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, MADE BY HOFFMAN LESTER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open 30 days 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

Nicole K. O’Shaughnessy, Esquire Telephone: (803) 828-0880

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, SC, on the 3rd day of June, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 25, PHASE 2 BUCKSHIRE SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN OF THAT CERTAIN PLAT ENTITLED: “FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT BUCKSHIRE SUBDIVISIONS PHASE 2”, PREPARED BY SINCLAIR & ASSOCIATES, LLC ON JUNE 20, 2007 AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK EL, AT PAGE 042-043. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED

As required by Section 6-1-80, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended; notice is hereby given that Charleston County Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC on the operating budget ordinances for Fiscal Year 2026 for the following: Revenues

Charleston County Parks & Recreation

FY 2025: $45,991,964

FY 2026: $48,127,582

% Change: 4.6

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Cooper River Parks & Playground

FY 2025: $227,157

FY 2026: $230,861

% Change: 1.6

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North Charleston District

FY 2025: $1,314,791

FY 2026: $1,338,490

% Change: 1.8

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St. Andrew’s Parks & Playground

FY 2025: $5,010,346

FY 2026: $5,631,953

% Change: 12.4

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St. John’s Fire

FY 2025: $20,562,254

FY 2026: $22,566,809

% Change: 9.7

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St. Paul’s Fire

FY 2025: $8,705,605

FY 2026: $9,847,493

% Change: 13.1

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Disbursements

Charleston County Parks & Recreation

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West St. Andrew’s Fire

FY 2025: $6,600

FY 2026: $5,800

% Change: (12.1)

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FY 2025: $850,696,258

2026: $823,340,859 % Change: (3.2)

*********************** Disbursements General Fund FY 2025: $350,714,673 FY 2026: $365,511,511 % Change: 4.2

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

Nicole K. O’Shaughnessy, Esquire Telephone: (803) 828-0880

FOR INSERTION 5/16/2025; 5/23/2025; 5/30/2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

A-4839131

05/16/2025, 05/23/2025, 05/30/2025

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Summons, Complaint, Petition for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem Nisi, and Notice Nisi, and Notice of Intent to Refer have been filed with the Clerk of Court for the Charleston County Court of Common Pleas on. You are further notified that a Petition and Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem Nisi has been filed with the Clerk of Court for the Charleston County Court of Common Pleas on January 27, 2025.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that C. Mac Gibson, has been appointed Guardian ad Litem in the above-entitled action, by Order dated April 25, 2025, and that such Order will become absolute thirty (30) days after the last publication of this Notice Nisi, unless such of the defendants as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise under any disability or someone on their behalf shall in the meantime procure to be appointed a Guardian ad Litem for them, and that such Order is on file in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina.

SUMMONS

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED:

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St. Andrew’s Parks & Playground

FY 2025: $5,185,350

FY 2026: $5,631,953

% Change: 8.6

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St. John’s Fire

FY 2025: $20,562,254

FY 2026: $23,548,535

% Change: 14.5

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St. Paul’s Fire

FY 2025: $8,875,605

FY 2026: $10,727,771

% Change: 20.9

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Number of Mills

Charleston County Parks & Recreation

FY 2025: 4.0

FY 2026: 4.0

% Change: -

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Cooper River Parks & Playground

FY 2025: 14.3

FY 2026: 14.3

% Change: -

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North Charleston District

FY 2025: 87.6

FY 2026: 87.6

% Change: -

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St. Andrew’s Parks & Playground

FY 2025: 21.0

FY 2026: 23.0

FY 2025: $46,943,964

FY 2026: $51,697,582

% Change: 10.1

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Cooper River Parks & Playground

FY 2025: $227,157

FY 2026: $255,861

% Change: 12.6

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North Charleston District

FY 2025: $1,434,791

FY 2026: $1,488,490

% Change: 3.7

% Change: 9.5

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St. John’s Fire

FY 2025: 26.8

FY 2026: 27.8

% Change: 3.7

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St. Paul’s Fire

FY 2025: 60.0

FY 2026: 62.5

% Change: 4.2

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Millage in Dollars

Charleston County Parks & Recreation

FY 2025: $20,781,241

FY 2026: $21,785,072

% Change: 4.8

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Cooper River Parks & Playground

FY 2025: $163,657

FY 2026: $167,361

% Change: 2.3

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North Charleston District

FY 2025: $1,027,515

FY 2026: $ 1,050,214

% Change: 2.2

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St. Andrew’s Parks & Playground

FY 2025: $2,427,791

FY 2026: $2,971,098

% Change: 22.4

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St. John’s Fire

FY 2025: $19,450,254

FY 2026: $ 21,765,609

% Change: 11.9

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St. Paul’s Fire

FY 2025: $8,350,672

FY 2026: $9,492,500

% Change: 13.7

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2025-CP-10-463

FAMILY SERVICES, INC. DBA ORIGIN SC, AS CONSERVATOR FOR JEANNETTE JACKSON, Plaintiff, vs. MIRVIN CALLAWAY JACKSON (DECEASED) JOHN CALVIN JACKSON (DECEASED), LOIS M. JACKSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN CALVIN JACKSON, ROSALIND ROYALL ROTTLER (DECEASED), RACHEL THOMAS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ESTATE OF ROSALIND ROYALL ROTTLER, CARSON LEE ROTTLER, CHARLES RAY ROTTLER, ROSALIE ANN PARKS, NANCY RUTH BRETT, ELIZABETH MARCH (DECEASED), RUSSELL MARCH (DECEASED), MICHAEL BIMLE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL MARCH, DELORES BIMLE (DECEASED), MICAEL BIMLE AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DELORES BIMLE AND, JOHN DOE and MARY ROE, FICTITIOUS NAMES USED TO DESIGNATE PERSONS IN THE MILITARY SERVICE WITHIN THE MEANING OF PUBLIC LAW 108-109, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE SERVICE MEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT OF

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to this Complaint upon counsel at the below-referenced address, within thirty (30) days after served hereof, exclusive of the day of such service.

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE FURTHER that if you fail to appear and defend and fail to answer the Complaint, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Kimberly Shelton, Esq. Shelton Law, LLC

21 Gamecock Ave., Ste. A Charleston, SC 29407

843.576.2293 (phone) 866.871.9785 (fax) attorney@sheltonlawllc.com

STATE OF SOUTH

Civil Action Number: 2025-CP10-00215

Jacinda A. Barnes Frasier, Plaintiff Vs. James C. Cole and Crystal N. Pratt

TO: James C. Cole, THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file an Answer to the Complaint in the Clerk of Court of the Common Pleas where this action is pending, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint to Stoney & Walker, LLC,930 Richland Street, Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgement by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. A copy of the Complaint is herewith served upon you.

Respectfully submitted, STONEY & WALKER, LLC

Joy D. Stoney-Reid, (SC Bar No: 71188) 930 Richland Street Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: (803)868-5800

Fax: (843)771-9906

Email: jstoney@stoneywalkerlaw. com

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

Columbia, South Carolina January 27, 2025

LOT OF LAND WITH THE BUILDING THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE ST. ANDREW’S PARIAH, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 5, BLOCK G, LONG BRANCH ON THE CREEK, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT MADE BY SIGMA ENGINEERS INC., DATED MAY 31, 1975, AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK AG, PAGE 101; SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, DIMENSIONS, BUTTINGS AND BOUNDINGS AS WILL BE REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT MORE FULLY APPEAR. SUBJECT IN ALL RESPECTS TO RESTRICTIONS RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN BOOK K110, PAGE 216, AND AMENDMENT RECORDED R111, PAGE 122. ALSO SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS OF RECORD. BEING A PORTION ON THE PREMISES CONVEYED TO ROBERT B. KANAPAUX AND ROSEMARIE C. KANAPAUX BY DEED OF THE H.A. ROOKE COMPANY, INC. RECORDED OCTOBER 15, 1979, IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN BOOK R120, PAGE 15. THEREAFTER, ROSEMARIE C. KANAPAUX DIED AND THE PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO ROBERT B. KANAPAUX BY DEED OF DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESTATE OF ROSEMARIE C. KANAPAUX DATED JULY 29, 2019 AND RECORDED AUGUST 22, 2019 IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN BOOK 0818 AT PAGE 325.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:

2518 Flamingo Drive, Charleston, SC 29414 Parcel No. 310-01-00-109

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 # 24-42387

FOR INSERTION

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

6705

MASTER IN

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

CalCon Mutual Mortgage LLC dba One Trust Home Loans v. Athena Alston McFadden

Upon authority of a Decree dated April 3, 2025, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on June 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING ON JAMES ISLAND, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 10, “KING’S ACRES”, AS SHOWN ON A PLAY ENTITLED, “KING’S ACRE’S” DATED SEPTEMBER 1955, BY J. O’HEAR SANDERS, JR., WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK K, AT PAGE 45, R.M.C. OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE PREMISES HAVING SUCH BUTTING AND BOUNDINGS, MEASUREMENTS AND DIMENSIONS DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1955, AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 21, 1955, IN BOOK H-65, AT PAGE 43, R.M.C. OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. BEING ALSO THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DOROTHEA B. ALSTON FROM US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, BY DEED DATED MAY 26, 1989, AND RECORDED ON JUNE 7, 1989, IN BOOK 184, PAGE 901. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ATHENA ALSTON MCFADDEN BY DEED OF DISTRIBUTION FROM ATHENA A. MCFADDEN AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHEA BERRY ALSTON, DECEASED, DATED DECEMBER 4, 2021, AND RECORDED ON DECEMBER 21, 2021, IN BOOK 1062, PAGE 386.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1339 Ronald Lane, Charleston, SC 29412 Parcel No. 427-03-00-011

Master’s Sale 2024-CP-10-03268

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).

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 May 16, 2024, May 23, 2024, May 30, 2024

the 3rd day of June, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

All that certain lot, situate, lying and being in the City of North Charleston, South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 32, Block 41, in Pepperhill No. 8 Subdivision and which lot is more particularly shown and designated on a plat entitled “Plat Showing Pepperhill No. 8, City of North Charleston, Charleston County, SC” by C. Rogers Jennings, RLS, and which plat is recorded in Plat Book AR at Page 10 in the RMC Office for Charleston County, SC. Said lot reference to said plat more fully appear. Being the same property conveyed to Robert F. Shier, III by deed of State Properties, LLC, dated May 25, 2016 and recorded June 10, 2016 in Deed Book 0560 at Page 103.

TMS No. 395-06-00-081

Property Address: 3433 Smoketree Court, North Charleston, SC 29420

v. Robert B. Kanapaux a/k/a Robert Bernard Kanapaux; The United States of America, acting by and through its agent, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Discover Bank; Eugene A. Calejo Upon authority of a Decree dated February 13, 2025, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on June 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR

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 # 24-41563

FOR INSERTION May 16, May 23, & May 30, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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 3rd day of June, 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

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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Master’s Sale 2024-CP-10-04323

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

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, PLAINTIFF versus Robert F. Shier, III, The United States of America, acting by and through its agency, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and Corey King, DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 18th day of March, 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

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The Sale is made subject to the Right of Redemption of the United States of America, pursuant to Section 2410(c), U.S. Code, for a period of 120 days from date of 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 3.7500%. 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 May 16, 2025, May 23, 2025, May 30, 2025

Master’s Sale 2024-CP-10-04921

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

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, PLAINTIFF versus Nena J. Osornio; Service Finance Company LLC; The South Carolina Department of Revenue; Truist Bank; U.S. Bank National Association dba Elan Financial Services.; AscensionPoint Recovery Services, LLC on behalf of Citibank, N.A.; AscensionPoint Recovery Services, LLC on behalf of Synchrony Bank; and Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. Platinum, DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 18th day of March, 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 3rd day of June, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL that lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in St. Andrews Parish, County of Charleston, State aforesaid, known and designated as Lot 20 on Magnolia Avenue, in the subdivision known as MAGNOLIA RANCH as shown on a Plat by W. L. Gaillard, Surveyor, dated June 25, 1953, and recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County In Plat Book J, Page 72. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, metes and bounds as are shown on said plat. This being the same property conveyed to Jamie Lopez Osornio and Nena J. Osornio by deed of Marguerite Curtis dated October 1, 2020 and recorded October 19, 2020 in Deed Book 0926 at Page 746 in the RMC Office for Charleston County; thereafter, upon information and belief, Jamie Lopez Osornio passed on June 29, 2021 leaving the Property to Nena J. Osornio by right of survivorship deed.

TMS No. 355-09-00-020 Property Address: 1919 Fruitwood Avenue, Charleston, SC 29414

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 2.7500%. 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.

Free Will Astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): I think you’re ready to establish new ways of nourishing and protecting what’s valuable to you. Your natural assertiveness will be useful in setting boundaries and securing resources. Your flourishing intuition will guide you to implement adjustments that safeguard your interests while remaining flexible enough to permit legitimate access. Be extra alert, Aries, for when you need to balance security with accessibility. Your best defenses will come from clever design, not brute force. Do what you need to feel secure without feeling trapped.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In July 1971, 26-year-old Taurus poet Bernadette Mayer kept a scrupulous diary. Every day, she shot a roll of 35 mm film, wrote about the day’s events, and recorded herself reading her accounts. By August 1, she had accumulated 1,100 photos and six hours of readings. One of her goals in doing the project was to learn more about how her memory worked. What was worth remembering, and what wasn’t? She also hoped to gain an objective perspective about her routine rhythm. Years later, she acknowledged that though this was a narcissistic experiment, she had no shame about it. Inspired by Mayer, and in accordance with astrological omens, you might find it worthwhile to lovingly and thoroughly study the details of your daily life for a while. It’s an excellent time to get to know yourself better.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini writer Raymond Carter (1938–1988) established a reputation as a master of terse minimalism. One critic noted that he practiced the “Theory of Omission”— an approach to writing fiction that mandates the elimination of superfluous narrative elements. But it turns out that Carver’s editor Gordon Lish had a major role in all this. He deleted half of Carver’s original words and changed the endings of half his stories. Years after his death, Carver’s widow, Tess Gallagher, published the original versions, with the omitted material reinstated. I believe the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to make comparable restorations, Gemini. In every way you can imagine, tell the full story, provide the complete rendition, and offer elements that have been missing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Even if you don’t regard yourself as a psychic or prophet, I suspect you now have an uncanny knack for deciphering future trends. Your intuition is operating at peak levels, especially when you focus it on the big picture of your long-term destiny. As long as you’re not overconfident about this temporary bloom of expansive vision, you can trust your ability to see the deep patterns running through your life story. To make the most of this gift, take a loving inventory of where you have been and where you are going. Then devote relaxed meditations to adjusting your master plan.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): River deltas form where rivers meet the sea, creating fertile and complex ecosystems that nourish abundant life. Some of my favorites are the Rhône River Delta in France, the Po River Delta in Italy, and the Shinano River Delta in Japan. In the coming weeks, Leo, I will visualize you as the metaphorical equivalent of a river delta. I’ll call you the Leo Delta, trusting you will be inspired to celebrate and cultivate the rich intersections that characterize your life—areas where an array of ideas, paths, and relationships converge. Be open to synergizing different aspects of your world: integrating emotions and logic, connecting with diverse people, blending personal and professional goals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your natural inclination is to solve problems through detailed planning and careful analysis. On occasion, that process dead-ends in overthinking, though it often works pretty well. In accordance with current astrological omens, however, I suggest an alternative approach for you in the coming weeks. Instead of trying to figure everything out, how about if you simply create a relaxed spaciousness for new things to emerge? Experiment with the hypothesis that progress will come not from doing more, but from allowing more.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): As they climb, mountaineers carefully assess every handhold and foothold. Unfailing concentration is key. I recommend adopting their attitude in the coming weeks, Libra. You are entering a phase when ascension and expansion will be among your main assignments. The best approach to your adventures is to make steady progress with precision and thoughtfulness. Rushing rashly ahead or taking needless risks could be counterproductive, so be scrupulous about planning and preparation. Trust that the most efficient path to the summit will be via small, deliberate steps. Your winning combination will be ambition leavened with caution.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): At age 42, Scorpio painter Georgia O’Keeffe left her busy New York art career and traveled to New Mexico for the first time. The landscape’s beauty overwhelmed her. She wandered around the desert for three months, creating no art at all. A few critics accused her of wasting time. She rejected their ignorant misunderstanding of her process, replying, “To see takes time. I had to learn the country first before it would let me paint it.” Her most iconic paintings emerged after this phase of pure observation. I’m recommending a similar period for you, dear Scorpio. While your instincts may tempt you toward a flurry of activity, I believe now is a time to wait and see; to pause and ponder; to muse and meditate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): By the 20th century, the 483-mile-long Seine River in France was so polluted that most of its fish were gone. But clean-up efforts have been successful. Now there are 32 fish species, including the Atlantic salmon. The Seine is also very close to being completely safe for humans to swim. I would love it if you were inspired by this success story to undertake a comparable project in your own life, Sagittarius. What would you most like to see revived and restored? Now is a good time to begin the effort.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Until she reached her 70s, Capricorn visual artist Louise Bourgeois was a peripheral figure in the art world, modestly respected but not acclaimed. Then New York’s Museum of Modern Art presented her work in a major show. In response, the New York Times reviewed her work, saying it was “charged with tenderness and violence, acceptance and defiance, ambivalence and conviction.” I bring this to your attention, Capricorn, because I suspect the coming months will also bring you recognition for labors of love you’ve been devoted to for a while—maybe not in the form of fame, but through an elevated appreciation by those whose opinion matters to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The name of the old Talking Heads album is Stop Making Sense. One of its many implications is that we periodically derive benefit and relief from being free of the pressure to sound reasonable and be consistent. According to my detailed, logical, in-depth analysis of your astrological omens, now is a perfect time to honor this counsel. I hope you will give yourself a sabbatical from being sensible, serious, and overly sane. Instead, please consider a sustained pursuit of pure pleasure, fun foolishness, and amazing amusement.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be on high alert for fleeting intuitions that flow through your awareness. Really good ideas may rise up only briefly and only once, and you should be ready to catch them in the ripe moment before they fade away. Do you hear my urgency? Pay special attention to passing thoughts or sudden insights. They may contain more value than initially apparent. I will even speculate that seemingly ephemeral inspirations could become foundational elements in your future success. Document your hunches, even if they seem premature.

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