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Study: Reducing child abuse could save South Carolina billions

By Jack O’Toole

Child abuse and neglect costs South Carolina more than $74 billion a year — or about $14,000 for every man, woman and child in the state.

That’s the bottom-line takeaway from a new economic study conducted by the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business for the Children’s Trust of S.C., a state-affiliated nonprofit charged with preventing child abuse.

Using state child abuse data, the study measured economic losses resulting from three long-term effects associated with child abuse — lower wages, missed days at work and additional health care costs.

Study author Joseph Von Nessen, a research economist at the business school, called the $74 billion estimate “conservative,” noting that the study excluded costs that are likely related, but not directly tied, to abuse. For example, the study counted the direct medical costs of treating addiction problems due to child abuse, but not the indirect costs of the chronic diseases that can develop as a result.

“We know the human costs of child abuse — the damage to families and communities — but for the first time, this study tries to quantify the economic losses,” Von Nessen said. “And what we find is that the total losses are statewide and very significant.”

Focus on experiences

To measure those costs, the study focused on what child welfare professionals call adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, which can include everything from physical and sexual abuse to witnessing domestic violence in the home.

“The key to stopping this cycle isn’t enforcement — it’s education and prevention.”

—Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott

According to state statistics, more than 50% of S.C. residents suffered at least one ACE as children. Almost 20% suffered at least four.

It’s that prevalence that’s driving the economic losses, Von Nessen notes. But conversely, even modest improvements can lead to large economic gains.

For instance, the study found that reducing the number of today’s children with four or more ACEs by 15% would generate about $21 billion in added economic output over a decade.

“Small improvements can have major economic benefits,” Von Nessen said. “The question for policymakers is how best to achieve those goals.”

An ounce of prevention

Created by the legislature in 1984, the Children’s Trust of S.C. is tasked with finding and funding innovative and effective programs to prevent child abuse.

The Trust’s activities are funded primarily through federal grants, private donations and occasional earmarks in the state budget. It also receives $35,000 to $50,000 a year in checkoff contributions from state income taxpayers, officials said.

In contrast, the state Department of

Social Services, which primarily responds to abuse and neglect after it’s happened, receives about $300 million annually from the state’s general fund.

But with the economic costs of the problem now identified, Trust officials plan to ask lawmakers to take two steps in next year’s budget: First, make a one-time investment of $10 million to establish a more traditional trust fund that generates ongoing interest income for prevention services. And second, provide the new trust with a $1 million line item in future budgets to guarantee sufficient resources on an annual basis.

For perspective, $1 million would represent about 0.007% of the state’s $14 billion general fund budget.

Children’s Trust CEO Sue Williams made the case for those investments at a Nov. 19 press conference, specifically naming four evidence-based prevention programs the Trust would expand with additional resources: home visits, family strengthening and positive parenting initiatives, and a network of family resource centers.

“We already know what works,” Williams said. “But these programs need sustainable, reliable funding to reach more families across our state.”

The Charleston City Paper spoke with two longtime Trust supporters — Democratic Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Republican State Sen. Mike Reichenbach of Florence — on Nov. 20.

Both stressed the human costs of the problem.

“The key to stopping this cycle isn’t enforcement — it’s education and prevention,” Lott said, noting that the issue affects

Giving Tuesday shows power of generosity

#GivingTuesday, a global movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity each year, encourages people to do good in their community on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Several local nonprofits and advocacy groups see #GivingTuesday as one of the biggest days of the year for donations, both given and received. The Coastal Community Foundation, for example, receives an average of more than 20% of annual contributions during the last two months of the calendar year. And it distributes almost 30% of its grants in the same time period.

Nonprofit Reach Out and Read is launching a campaign to get 5,000 brand-new books into kids’ hands before they start school next year, with every gift matched dollar-for-dollar. Meanwhile, the International African American Museum will host a free admission day and a signature evening event for #GivingTuesday next week. And Friends of Charleston National Parks is encouraging residents to donate to help protect historic greenspace in and around Charleston. City Paper Staff

“I’m frustrated and disappointed with the complete lack of progress of actually changing anything of consequence.”

—Edisto Riverkeeper Hugo Krispyn on a new state report that includes extensive data about water use and the growing demand put on S.C. rivers, groundwater, lakes and streams. Krispyn said while the report included several details, it lacked clarity on how the state is addressing the issue. Source: The State

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The financial impact of Trident United Way’s Days of Caring from Nov. 19 to 21. More than 2,000 volunteers put in 8,000+ hours on projects at 75 local nonprofits, schools and agencies. This year marked the 25th anniversary of Days of Caring. Source: Trident United Way

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Charleston leaders discuss civic engagement

By Julie Deacon

Three Charleston leaders and residents explored policies shaping local and national life and how citizens use that knowledge to take meaningful action in a Nov. 21 forum led by Emmy Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Robin Hamilton.

“We all have a role in informing and strengthening our community,” said panelist Jimmy Bailey, a former S.C. House member and Charleston nonprofit founder. “While we may not all share the same opinion, we should be working toward the same goal: building stronger, better communities,”

The International African American Museum welcomed Hamilton to lead a “Democracy Does” town hall to highlight how people can use conversations to move society forward to help communities grasp the real-world impact of political decisions and engage thoughtfully.

Early in her journalism career after Hamilton noticed a gap between access to clear, reliable information and a struggle to interpret the facts shaping public policy and community life, she shifted away from reporting news. She said she strived to create platforms that educate and empower citizens.

Through her podcast The Civic Power Playbook and the broader Democracy Does series, she helps to provide communities with the knowledge and tools to understand policies and participate meaningfully in civic life.

“I want to be a connector, a purveyor of information,” she said. “People want to be empowered. They’re questioning what to think, how to form opinions, and how to make sense of the world around them.”

Seated alongside Hamilton were three Charleston community leaders, serving as

panelists for the discussion. Each brought a distinct perspective on civic engagement, advocacy and empowering local communities.

Bailey spoke about civic power through the lens of education and entrepreneurship. As founder and president of  YEScarolina, a statewide nonprofit, he helps to prepare youths to become business leaders and entrepreneurs. The organization has trained more than 825 teachers and reached tens of thousands of students, he said.

During the discussion, Bailey returned to a fundamental point: the simple act of participating in democracy and making your voice heard in elections — both big and small — is crucial.

“It may sound simple, but your vote always matters,” he said, noting that the recent mayoral election in the Isle of Palms was decided by a single ballot. “Even more important is educating yourself and understanding the issues at hand.”

Audrey K.S. Lane, co-founder and executive director of the E3 Foundation (Educate, Empower and Elevate, shared her work expanding high-quality educational opportunities for Black and Brown students in Charleston. A South Carolina native, Lane also co-founded E3Management, a Black women-led consulting group that helps organizations improve outcomes for children of color.

Lane emphasized that civic engagement begins with understanding local systems and using that knowledge to advocate for meaningful change.

“As citizens, we should make sure all voices are included in the conversation,” she said, highlighting that meaningful participation requires listening to diverse perspectives. “By bringing everyone to the table, we can better understand the challenges our communities face and work together to

Blotter of the Week

create solutions that benefit everyone.”

Rounding out the panel was Mackie Krawcheck Moore, a South Carolina real estate professional who recently founded SINO (Silence Is Not an Option), a nonpartisan, grassroots organization based in Charleston. Created to unite, engage, inform and empower women, SINO works to close the information gap and encourage fact-based civic engagement.

Moore emphasized that understanding local issues and taking informed action are the first steps for community members who want to advocate for meaningful change.

“What we believe in is getting to the heart of: ‘what are the facts?’ ” Moore said. “Accurate information allows people to make educated opinions. We want to alleviate the information gap in politics to be less dire, and help people better understand how to advocate for change they want to see in their local legislation.”

Throughout the discussion, Hamilton stressed that small acts of civic awareness and engagement can have a ripple effect, shaping entire communities. Even seemingly minor actions, like staying informed or participating in local decisions, can grow in impact over time, influencing larger changes and strengthening democratic life.

By the end of the discussion, attendees were left with a clear takeaway: democracy thrives when citizens are informed, engaged and willing to act. Becoming an effective member of your community — one who contributes meaningfully and responds to challenges — starts with a simple but essential step: understanding what is happening around you and accessing accurate information.

Staying informed is a vital foundation of strong communities and a healthy democracy, participants agreed.

Mount Pleasant police on Nov. 15 responded to a Snyder Circle apartment complex after receiving calls about a drunken man wearing only a shirt. Police found the man yelling on the second floor and arrested him. Due to his intoxication (and lack of clothes), police had difficulty identifying him until they contacted his ex-wife. Yikes, looks like Winnie the Pooh’s holidays are off to a rocky start.

Off the grid

North Charleston police on Nov. 16 noted a recent uptick in people illegally using “power receptacles” from local businesses to charge electrical devices. Officers arrested at least two people over the weekend for “theft of electrical current,” which if we’re honest, we didn’t know was a thing. Frankly, we’re shocked!

Movie night

A West Ashley man on Nov. 14 told Charleston police he received a mysterious charge on his debit card. Police determined the charge came from Maryland for two tickets to the movie Black Phone 2. The man’s bank canceled the charge. We only hope the cancellation made it in time to save that Maryland couple from watching that bad of a movie.

By Skyler Baldwin

Illustration by Steve Stegelin

The Blotter is taken from reports filed with area police departments between Nov. 14 and Nov. 16.

Julie Deacon

Robin Hamilton speaks at a Nov. 21 forum. At right are Audrey K.S. Lane, Mackie Krawcheck Moore and Jimmy Bailey

4.1-mile swim raises $106K for Navy SEALs

By Herb Frazier

Organizers of the first Charleston Trident Swim, a 4.1-mile swim around the Charleston peninsula, raised more than $106,000 this month to benefit the Navy SEALs Foundation, which assists activeduty or retired SEALs with education, job transitions and medical care.

The money will also benefit Gold Star families, who have lost “their SEAL during training or combat as they attempt to rebuild their lives,” said former Charleston City Council member Kathleen Wilson, the event’s co-director.

Forty-nine swimmers jumped into a chilly Cooper River earlier this month at the Charleston Maritime Center for a swim around the Charleston peninsula to Brittlebank Park on the Ashley River. A kayaker escorted each swimmer.

Some of the swimmers were former Navy SEALs while others were civilians, Wilson said. The swimmers were also a mix of Charleston residents and others from around the country and as far away as the West coast, she added.

Kayakers provide safety for swimmers in the first Charleston Trident Swim, in which Navy SEALS take a 4.1-mile swim around the Charleston peninsula

The swim is the idea of Charleston resident Walt Leonard, a retired Spartanburg dentist who served as the event’s co-director, said Wilson. Because of the swim’s early success, the Navy SEAL Foundation said it plans to make the Charleston event part of its

annual Frogman series of swims in Boston, Annapolis and Tampa, according to Wilson. Wilson, who has competed in marathon swims around the world, including a 20.5 mile crossing of the English Channel in 2001.

the most vulnerable people in the community. “We all have a duty to step up, support families, and work together to protect children across our state.”

Reichenbach, who was born to a teen mother and spent time in foster homes before being adopted, called action to curb abuse a “moral imperative” for all South Carolinians.

“I know firsthand the tremendous, life-changing, and candidly, generationally changing impact a strong, healthy supportive family can have,” he said. “And how devastating it can be to a family and, in particular, to children when there’s abuse and trauma.”

And while he sounded broadly supportive of the Trust’s request, saying it’s “good public policy and good for taxpayers” to address the $74 billion impact, he quickly returned to the theme of shared responsibility.

“I’m calling on the faith community and the private sector and nonprofits to rise up and realize that every child we save from being abused is a better outcome than having to later help a child who’s been abused,” he said. “Not that we don’t help children experiencing abuse — we do. But how do we also work to prevent it.”

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Keep thanks and giving local to help here

t’s the thanks and giving time of year.

IFirst, the thanks part: Over this holiday weekend that many of us spend with family, let’s recall the first Thanksgiving in South Carolina. It was probably in French. Maybe Spanish.

More than 100 years before the English settled in Charleston in 1670, the French built a small wooden fort on what is now Parris Island. Known as Charlesfort in honor of the French king, it was abandoned after a couple of years.

Then in 1566, the Spanish established Santa Elena nearby as the northernmost settlement of its province of La Florida. For much of its first 10 years, Santa Elena was the capital of La Florida.

Both footholds in what is now South Carolina shared two things: the lack of a steady supply of food and tough living conditions. But French and Spanish cultures, like those of other European nations who sent explorers to the New World, had religious traditions of giving thanks, as outlined by Charleston library historian Nic Butler:

“It was common for the ‘commander-in-chief’ to issue a proclamation, at least once a year, setting aside a specific ‘holyday’ or ‘holiday’ for quiet reflection. That is to say, a day for people to refrain from all work and to focus their thoughts and prayers on a specific topic. Such proclamations might occur at any point during the calendar year, and might

occur more than once a year, depending on what was happening in the local community.”

What did these settlers eat? There are no written records, but these settlers had access to wild game, including turkeys, as well as maize and marshes full of seafood. Maybe they had turkey and an early concoction of the state dish, shrimp and grits!

So while most students learn the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving in Massachusetts in 1621, it’s more likely they merely followed a tradition of giving thanks that had been around for a long time.

Second comes the giving part. From now until we approach Hanukkah and Christmas, let’s focus on those in our community who are struggling for one reason or another. Maybe they used up savings for gifts to put food on the table in the shutdown. Maybe they’re looking for work. Maybe they’re facing inner struggles and turmoil. Whatever is going on, many of us are lucky to have friends, family and good fortune. We encourage you to give a little extra of your blessings to local charities to help them do their good work throughout the Lowcountry. Give to a local food pantry or churches to do their ministries. Put canned goods in a blessing box. More than anything, keep your giving local so it helps people here who are in need.

Happy Thanksgiving and a month of holiday blessings!

CHARLESTON CHECKLIST of community objectives

We encourage community leaders to act on these audacious priorities:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hoping for return of red lights

By Andy Brack

Since the January inauguration of President Donald Trump, the nation has often felt like a place without red lights.

It’s been go, go, go. But in government, like in traffic, if there aren’t a few red lights to help to order what’s happening in the course of human events, then people, agencies and a country run in different directions like mad headless chickens. There are huge collisions. We alienate friends around the world. And all of this results in self-inflicted confusion, injuries and even deaths.

Just look at an incomplete laundry list of all of the chaos caused by the Trump administration in the last few months:

Immigration. Not only have there been loads of illegal deportations, but raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the presence of National Guard troops in larger cities like Washington, Chicago, Portland and Memphis illustrate the administration’s thumbed nose at the rule of law. Just this month, more than 250 people were detained in Charlotte, sending waves of fear throughout the area.

Agencies. The administration pushed through efforts to close the U.S. Agency for International Development and Department of Education. It fired and furloughed thousands of vital workers, such as health researchers and park rangers. It stripped power from the Federal Election Commission and Federal Trade Commission as well as gutted major research and grant funding.

Payments. The administration fiddled with sensitive payment systems managed by the Treasury Department, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, sending seniors into conniptions about benefits and spreading mass confusion.

Foreign policy. Its shoot-from-the-hip interactions with governments all over the world frayed relationships with allies. Trump needlessly embarrassed allies, such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and embraced authoritarian despots, such as this week’s bromance with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince.

The list of horrors goes on and on — environmental degradation, tariffs that are undercutting farmers and consumers, vengeful prosecutions, the longest government shutdown in history and huge potential increases in health insurance costs.

Fortunately, some of the nation’s red lights may be quietly coming back, as Trump seems to be getting into a bunker mentality thanks to sagging polling numbers and potential health issues.

Look at changes in recent weeks:

Judges are severely scrutinizing whether the Trump administration is seeking revenge through a politicized Justice Department that indicted a former FBI director and state attorney general.

The GOP-led House of Representatives, which stalled for almost two months over the sex-trafficking Epstein files, flipped course when the politics changed and voted to release them. Then blustery Trump, who had been pleading to keep the files in which he is mentioned quiet, suddenly embraced their release.

The U.S. Coast Guard surprised many with a new policy last week that said the swastika and noose were no longer considered hate symbols, only to recant almost immediately after a backlash.

This seemingly slow return of red lights in government also is happening in South Carolina, as witnessed by recent events here, too.

And last week, four Republican state senators declined to vote on a bill that would have created the strictest abortion ban in the nation in a state that already has a strict six-week ban. That allowed three Democrats to kill the proposal and keep the bill from reaching a full Senate committee.

Also in recent days, GOP gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace unleashed the wrath of GOP and Democratic leaders after a profanity-laced outburst at law enforcement officials at Charleston International Airport, sending her stock down in the court of public opinion.

Bottom line: There are hints that reason, common sense and the rule of law are emerging from the paralyzing MAGA fog that has gripped the nation. Unfortunately, the forces of anti-democracy still have time to regroup. Be vigilant. Protect and fight for your freedoms.

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

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Aquarium Aglow

Enjoy the South Carolina Aquarium after dark, transformed by dazzling displays of light and color. From the icy starlight of the mountains to the neon lights of the coast, let wildlife lead the way to celebration this holiday season. Make memories to last a lifetime as you wave to Scuba Claus in the Great Ocean Tank and capture frame-worthy moments at multiple photo ops.

Weekends in December. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket prices vary. South Carolina Aquarium. 100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown. scaquarium.org

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THROUGH SUNDAY

A Change of Season group exhibition

From the warmth of knit sweaters to the shimmer of seasonal hues in glass, A Change of Season invites visitors to explore how artists interpret transformation, renewal and the passage of time through their chosen media. The exhibition features new work from six cooperative members, each offering a unique perspective on the cyclical beauty of nature.

Daily through Nov. 30. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free to attend. Charleston Crafts Gallery. 140 D. East Bay St. Downtown. charlestoncraftsgallery.com

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Sunday Brunch Farmers Market

Head to the Pour House on James Island for a 100% local market brimming with more than 40 local farmers and artisans, a deck bar, live music, good eats and all kinds of amazing areamade goods. Cap off your weekend by kicking back, enjoying the local tunes and stocking up on unique goodies. This farmers market is open year-round.

Sundays. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend. The Pour House. 1977 Maybank Highway. James Island. sundaybrunchfarmersmarket.com

MONDAY

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Wreathmaking workshop

Head to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens’ first-ever wreathmaking workshop and create a one-of-a-kind dried wreath in a hands-on class led by Hunter Crook, Magnolia’s color display manager. This is the perfect chance to add a personal, lasting touch to your seasonal decorations all while spending the evening immersed in Magnolia’s historic natural beauty.

Dec. 1. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $100/person. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. 3550 Ashley River Road. West Ashley. magnoliaplantation.com

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Dec. 5. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $30/in-advance; $35/day-of. Charleston Pour House. 1977 Maybank Highway. James Island. charlestonpourhouse.com

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Hope Lodge provides home away from home for cancer patients

By Skyler Baldwin

Few people could predict what would happen when Jewish refugee Margot Freudenberg opened the doors to the Charleston Hope Lodge in 1970. More than five decades later, the endeavor has grown into a nationwide organization that has touched more than 111 million lives — patients, their loved ones, friends, neighbors and colleagues.

Yes, just under one in three Americans have benefitted from charitable work in 31 lodges in 22 states and Puerto Rico.

Under the wing of the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Hope Lodge serves as a temporary home for cancer patients while they undergo treatment — completely free of charge. In Charleston, it’s located on Calhoun Street across from the Medical University of South Carolina.

“We could be in the middle of the tour with a new prospective patient,” said Sundi Herring, director of philanthropy for Charleston Hope Lodge. “They say, ‘OK, how much is this going to cost?’ And we say, ‘It’s free,’ and [then] it’s just waterworks.

“It’s that underpinning of support, like they can suddenly believe again that they can get on the other side of this.”

Residents of the Hope Lodge are in active

cancer treatment. Patients could be undergoing radiation or chemotherapy or are in the process of a transplant. The Lodge, which is now four historic houses connected by renovated hallways, features 18 bedrooms, several quiet living and working spaces, a communal dining room and four kitchens with fully stocked pantries and refrigerators.

“No one goes hungry here,” Herring said. “Food insecurity is a big part of the cancer journey for a lot of people, and that’s something that we really tried to gently acknowledge and support people with. … Your body just really needs nutrition — real food. And we show up and show out here.”

A home away from home

One resident waiting out her 100 days posttransplant said the Lodge has been a blessing while she’s away from her home in Florence.

“At first, thinking about being away from my home was very overwhelming,” she said. “But being here was the closest to my being at my own house. My sister was always so concerned, and I told her, ‘I really feel right at home.’

“There are days when you come back, and you’re so comfortable. Anything you could want is right here.”

Herring, a breast cancer survivor herself, said her diagnosis in 2021 emboldened her to share her story and others’ at the Hope Lodge.

“Life is about moving through experiences,” she said. “And this was an experience that I hate that I had to go through, but there are so many gifts I have given

for 15 years by then, after starting out as a manager in 2003. That experience, she said, meant she had a deep understanding of what help was available to her and how to navigate the system to best suit her needs.

Moving up from local leadership roles to the regional level and now as the director of philanthropy, Herring said she has grown with her role.

“I know these stories,” she said. “They live in my heart, and now I can connect them to people who continue to keep our doors open, so they can really feel the impact of their generosity.”

Donations keep the good work going

The Hope Lodge receives no federal money or other government assistance to keep its doors open — and they stay open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. That means the Lodge, and its many patients, depend on donations from the community to stay afloat.

“Yet, we are fully funded every year,” Herring said with pride.

through it. Life is funny like that.”

Herring went through a series of very tricky and painful biopsies, she said. And though it was caught early and she was part of a clinical trial, she ultimately underwent a double mastectomy.

“I lost my breasts, but that’s a small price to pay for more time on this gorgeous planet with such amazing people,” Herring said.

She had been working at the Hope Lodge

The local Lodge has an annual operations goal at right about $1 million. With the holidays right around the corner, and a $100,000 matching campaign held by several donors, Herring said she is hopeful that the Lodge will meet its goal this year, just as it did in 2024.

To donate, find information about volunteer opportunities or gift needed supplies, visit raiseyourway.donordrive.com/pages/1227 or cancer.org.

Photos by Ashley Stanol

Sundi Herring, director of philanthropy for the Hope Lodge, said she relies on donations to keep the doors open

The Charleston Hope Lodge features several living rooms and dens

A local legacy, national impact

It all started with Margot Freudenberg, a Holocaust survivor who fled Nazi Germany to live in South Carolina as a refugee with her husband and children. Before escaping Germany to England, her family was detained, and she was questioned for three hours. According to Hope Lodge’s Sundi Herring, she always said, ‘By the skin of my neck, I made it through.’ ”

“She was a fireball,” Herring said. “Talk about an outsider coming in and just being beloved. But it was because she gave so much. She just had to put good out in the world.”

A physical therapist by trade, Freudenberg received several accolades for her philanthropy and generosity, including the Palmetto Award, an honorary degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and recognition from the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1970, she founded the Charleston Hope Lodge, the first endeavor of its kind in the United States.

“Not only did she see these doors open, but she kept on fundraising and bringing in different families to support the Hope Lodge,” Herring said.

At her 99th birthday party, the third house of the Charleston Hope Lodge had been purchased, but it was in terrible shape. Herring recalled the CEO and a big donor were present for the party, and Freudenberg told them, “For my 100th birthday, I want to hear the hammers!”

The following year, the team got the funds together and hired a crew to come in with big sledgehammers.

“We said, ‘We don’t care what you do to this house. Just let her hear it,’ ” Herring said.

Margot Freudenberg’s passport (above) that brought her to the U.S. still bears the Nazi stamp from her questioning

Freudenberg died in 2013 at the age of 105. She had been part of the American Cancer Society longer than any other person in its history, according to an obituary published by the American Cancer Society.

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Monetary donations provide the Lodge with the ability to purchase what’s most needed. You can give online by going to: raiseyourway.donordrive.com/pages/1227 or cancer.org.

Beyond monetary donations, the Charleston Hope Lodge keeps a long wish list of individual items to keep the house stocked and patients supplied with everyday needs.

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Eaton makes her mark at La Cave and Félix

By Becky Lacey

Chef Alex Eaton has worked in some of Charleston’s best kitchens, from The Ordinary to her most recent role as Estadio’s executive chef. Now, as culinary director at La Cave and Félix Cocktails et Cuisine — a role created just for her — she will usher in a new chapter for both restaurants.

Eaton oversees back-of-house operations and leads menu development at each location, working closely with the existing teams. At Félix, which just celebrated its eighth anniversary, guests will still see favorite dishes but can expect thoughtful updates and additions. At La Cave, a new menu has rolled out, expanding on the restaurant’s existing identity with Eaton’s creative vision at the forefront.

The vision behind the new chapter

“La Cave is evolving into a true dinner destination, with dishes meant for guests to settle in and savor,” Eaton said. “The new menu is guided by what is growing around us, shaped through close relationships with local farms and purveyors so it can evolve with the season. The spirit is Provençal: simple, seasonal dishes that let great ingredients speak for themselves.”

Whether sourcing pumpkin and turnips from Grow Foods Carolina or carrots and cabbage from Murray Heirloom Farms, Eaton leans on the purveyor relationships she has cultivated during her time in Charleston kitchens.

At La Cave, for those looking to taste the sea, charred octopus is served with potato purée, salade mentonnaise (fennel, orange and artichoke), burnt orange and pine nuts while Provençal Tarvin shrimp come with a saffron beurre blanc, Castelvetrano olives, tarragon and micro chervil. The poulet rouge is a Joyce Farms half chicken with herbes de Provence, beurre blanc and roasted seasonal vegetables and a whole fish comes with braised cabbage, herb butter, roasted vegetables, endive and carrot. For those craving decadence, the menu offers a

What’s new

Ice cream expansion. Off Track Ice Cream , which opened on Beaufain Street in 2016, announced a second location in Park Circle. Located at 1054 E. Montague Ave., the new scoop shop will bring its handmade traditional and vegan ice cream to North Charleston in summer 2026. Flavors include chocolate fudgy brownie, key lime piece and salted pretzel toffee. More: offtrackicecream.com

caviar profiterole with lemon, crème fraiche and caviar while the boeuf en croute is a filet mignon with mushroom duxelles, puff pastry, prosciutto and sauce bordelaise.

“I have been especially excited about Hakurei turnips and cabbage,” Eaton said. “Roast those turnips and they get incredibly sweet. We serve them alongside the boeuf en croûte, tossed in a little Bordelaise, where they soak up all that richness. And we are stuffing tender braised cabbage inside the whole fish, which turned out even better than I imagined.”

Settling into a new role

While Eaton knows what it takes to succeed in a top Charleston restaurant, overseeing multiple restaurants is new territory.

“Running two independent kitchens means double the staff, double the sourcing, double the scheduling,” she said. “It’s been a fun challenge to find ways to cross-utilize ingredients to reduce food waste while still making sure each restaurant has its own personality.”

She noted the executive chef in her is still in the kitchen every day, making great food to share with people. The culinary director role requires her to lean on organization, strategy and a holistic approach to food and beverage.

“I am thinking about how to grow both programs thoughtfully, how to build systems and how to create reasons for guests

to want to experience each restaurant for its own reasons,” Eaton said.

She also shared she draws on knowledge gained and lessons learned in past jobs.

“At The Ordinary, I always asked to work Wednesdays because that was when we received our produce deliveries,” Eaton said. “I wanted to be there to see what was coming in and build relationships with our farmers, like Sean Murray, who I still work with.”

Eaton also cites renowned Chef Mike Lata as a major influence on her cooking.

“Mike once told me, ‘You have to treat

New omakase. Sushi Bar — the omakase concept with 12-seat counters in several markets including Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin and Denver — is opening a Charleston location at 158 Church St. in December. The restaurant will offer 17 courses by Chef Anthony Martin, a two Michelinstarred chef who has cooked at TRU in Chicago and Joël Robuchon’s kitchen at MGM Grand. Bellerose Hotel Bar is also opening at the Church Street space. More: sushibarhospitality.com

Going dark

Wagener Terrace favorite Herd Provisions, a restaurant and wholeanimal butcher shop focused on local ingredients and cultivating close relationships with nearby farmers and fishermen, is closing Nov. 29. More: herdprovisions.com

What’s happening

Americano tacos. Pink Cactus now has a Wednesday night special called Americano taco night. Every Wednesday evening, guests can enjoy two house-made hard-shell tacos filled with chorizo, cheese and lettuce, served with beans and rice, for $15. The restaurant has also added a family-friendly twist: Kids eat free every Wednesday night with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids can choose between a rice bowl or cheese quesadilla. More: pinkcactuschs.com Tea and bubbles. Camellias is hosting a sparkling holiday tea in its pink lounge located in Hotel Bennett. Guests will enjoy a whimsical array of savory bites and festive sweets, paired with a glass of bubbly amid twinkling décor. Tea will be held on Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19. More: hotelbennett.com

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Aex Eaton is the culinary director at La Cave and Félix Cocktails et Cuisine

Charred octopus with potato purée, salade mentonnaise, burnt orange and pine nuts stars on Eaton’s menu at La Cave

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By Amethyst Ganaway

Yesenia Leon grew up in her parents’ Mexican restaurants in Anderson and Greenville. Raised in a family where helping out wasn’t optional, she began serving tables and learning the ins and outs of restaurants at the age of 15.

“In our culture, you help your family,” she said recently. She tried soccer and extracurriculars for a while in high school, but the rhythm of restaurant life stuck most, and those early years built the work ethic and acumen she stands on today. Every year, her family traveled to Mexico, and those trips shaped her sense of food, culture and community.

Goose Creek’s Blue Tequila Tacos & Grill serves traditional dishes like pozole verde with chicken, hominy and tomatillo chicken broth, cabbage, radish, onions and chicharron Stephanie

Leon’s family comes from San José de la Paz in Jalisco, Mexico, a small town where many families eventually moved to the United States and opened restaurants. Her relatives also introduced her to husband Antonio Ayala, whose father Jesus Ayala opened the original La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Greenwood.

When Leon moved to Charleston in 2000, she and Antonio took their food and beverage knowledge and began building. Together, they grew the La Hacienda brand across the state. Leon watched her husband hustle, solve problems and move through the industry with a determination that changed how she saw herself.

Leaving a mark on the Lowcountry

“He taught me how to get things done,” Leon remembers of her late husband, who died in February 2024. That’s when she

Restauranteur Yesenia Leon runs multiple restaurants in the Charleston area

made a big decision: “We built something and I’m going to continue it.”

That mindset carried her through every restaurant opening before and after her husband’s passing. They opened Viva Tacos and Tequila on Daniel Island in 2020, and it was the first time she moved away from the usual Tex-Mex playbook. Instead of sticking to what people expected, she brought in dishes and flavors she grew up with in Mexico. Birria became an instant bestseller — even after Antonio told her people here might not take to it. Blue Tequila Tacos and Grill in Goose

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each tomato differently,’ and it changed how I cook. You pay attention to the shape, the size, the ripeness. That’s what’s special about using a completely local ingredient, it’s weather dependent. I let the produce and the fish that comes in dictate what I do with it versus the other way around.”

At Félix, produce and seafood shine in dishes like beets with herbed chevre, toasted pistachios and arugula as well as crab croquettes with jalapeño-leek aioli and watermelon radish. These join favorites like the raclette burger, lobster deviled eggs and mac et cheese, three dishes that will be mainstays on the menu.

“At Félix, people love the classics and those are sacred,” Eaton said. “My goal is to bring more technique and seasonality into the

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kitchen while keeping the menu rooted in familiar favorites. We are polishing and elevating what guests already know and love.” French food often gets characterized as fancy and unapproachable, yet Eaton finds a way to take simple, beautiful ingredients and elevate them in new ways. While sky’s the limit when it comes to menu evolution at both restaurants, a desire to showcase local ingredients will always be at the core of what she does at La Cave and Félix.

“Ultimately, I want people to crave these dishes,” said Eaton. “Even a salad can show refinement and maturity. In our Roquefort vinaigrette [at La Cave], the cheese acts more like a seasoning, adding tang and a tiny bit of funk without taking over. We dress the bowl first, so the greens stay crisp and vibrant. I love taking humble dishes and turning them into stars.”

rallied around her, having become an extended family over the years.

Creek came next in 2021 and then Añejo Tacos and Tequila in Moncks Corner in 2023, which opened only two months before Antonio passed. Catrina’s Tacos & Tequila on Clements Ferry, which offers arepas, Colombian food and a full tequilafocused bar built around agave, opened in 2024. Leon’s newest concept, Cielo Mexican Kitchen in Nexton, is set to open before 2025 comes to an end.

Leon’s menus balance traditional dishes like pozole and mole with new-wave items like birria ramen and sushi tacos, ever aware of heritage and innovation. Each restaurant has its own identity, yet they all stay connected through intention, hospitality, and flavor.

In a different but sweeter direction, the inspiration behind Dulce Churros, Ice Cream and Cocktails in Mount Pleasant came from the cafés that Leon loved in Mexico, places that felt like little pastry shops with tea parties, sweets and small bites.

“They supported me, looked out for me and uplifted me,” she said. In turn, she invests in them, trains them and works to make their jobs easier, knowing none of this works without a strong group of people who care.

Helping others

Leon’s investment in others stretches far beyond the restaurants. She said she wants to help Latinx women, women of color and anyone who needs guidance building something of their own. In Mexico, she’s already helping women launch a candle business and a young man open his own car wash.

“With a little guidance we could help a lot of people,” she said. That support and mentorship is part of what she hopes her story brings to Charleston’s community.

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“I told my husband I wanted this and he said do it,” she said. Dulce became the most difficult project she ever took on, but seeing people of all ages come for churros, ice cream and crêpes made it worth every effort, she said.

Hospitality and legacy

Leon’s approach to hospitality blends the way she grew up in Mexican culture with the way people show care in the South.

“Southern people love hospitality and Mexico loves hospitality,” she said.

She sees a connection as both cultures value warmth, generosity, family, faith and hard work. Charleston diners respond to flavor and sincere service, and she sees that appreciation when regulars walk through the door and sit down at the same tables they’ve been visiting for years.

After Leon’s husband passed, her teams

Leon’s daughters grew up in the restaurants the way she did. Though her oldest daughter wants to be a nurse, her youngest is already preparing to take over her own restaurants one day, focusing on commercial real estate and finance in school. Both know how the restaurants run because they have been part of this world since they were 15, just like their mother and father. Seeing them carry pieces of their story forward is something that Leon doesn’t take lightly.

For Leon, legacy is not only about the restaurants she has opened or the dishes she has introduced to the Lowcountry. It is the pride she feels when she sees other Latinx families open their own successful businesses and the belief that hard work, care and community can build something lasting.

“I come from and I am surrounded by hardworking people that just want the best for ourselves, our families and our community. I feel good building things and helping people — and if everyone around could do a little more of that in this world, it would be a better place — and I love being able to do that as a part of the Charleston community.”

Culture

A word on Charleston’s lit-up

November

By Maura Hogan

Anyone seeking evidence that the written word is going strong should book it to Charleston every November. The past month is proof positive that the peninsula teems with tome-toting bibliophiles lining up or spilling out of festivals and bookstores.

And when three festivals converged over the weekend of Nov. 14-16, it made a strong statement about the current allure and abiding agency of reading. In fact, it’s strong enough that I move we dub November as Charleton’s official literary month.

Charleston Literary Festival

From Nov. 7 to Nov. 16, the Charleston Literary Festival served up a slew of conversations, deftly pairing moderators and writers in organic exchanges, with Ladybird Books serving as the official bookseller.

You never know what words will drop. U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., lent insight to his book, The First Eight: A Personal Histpry of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation, and the power of one vote. Recalling the 1866 court decisions interpreting civil rights in suppressive ways, he cautioned, “We may be headed in that direction if this is not corrected soon.”

CNN lead Washington anchor Jake Tapper discussed his book, Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, noting U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s “insane” requirements for journalists at the Pentagon.

“The call is coming from inside the house,” he said.

Beyond politics, the wide-ranging festival considered Jane Austen’s Bookshelf and the agency of women authors, with author Rebecca Romney. Patricia Alschul of the reality television series Southern Charm and author of Eat, Drink and Remarry, advising an audience member that the best way to attract a man is to “build your life so

Arts+Music

Gaillard’s Spiegeltent to make merry in December

The mirrored marvel of a tent returns to the lawn of Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St on Dec. 4 with a new commission, Cabaret Royale by Underbelly, bringing on the burlesque throughout the month. More: gaillardcenter.org

THEATER

• Nov. 29 to Dec. 21 , various times: Charleston Stage is set for the annual stages of A Christmas Carol, the Dickens tale of one Scrooge who is spirited to a change of ways. Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St. More: charlestonstage.com

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you don’t need them.”

The New Yorker magazine was front-andcenter with fiction editor Deborah Treisman as well as its staff writer Adam Gopnik, who crossed over to theater with his absorbing one-man-show, Talk Therapy. He later discussing an opera commissioned by Spoleto Festival USA with author Stephen Greenblatt based on his book, The Swerve: How the World Became Modern. Novels had their moment, too. Novelist Gary Shteyngart, a Russian emigre, boiled down his connecton to Korean-Americans to “a love of intense academics and cabbage.” Mid-festival, the prestigious Booker Prize anointed this year’s winner, Flesh, in the days just ahead of highlighting its author David Szalay.

YALLFest

You might call King Street the spine of the activity, with its accelerating swell of bookstores, some selling at the festivals.

Radiating from Blue Bicycle Books at 420 King St., throngs of beaming YALLFest readers from tweens to mid-thirties formed orderly lines. Around 5,000 strong, they came from all over.

“These are the future of readers,” said Jonathan Sanchez, owner of Blue Bicycle and founder of YALLFest. Sales were up from last year, and a big draw was romantasay. Headliners were bestselling authors Marissa Meyer and Rebecca Ross. Charleston’s own horror scribe Grady Hendrix promoted his acclaimed

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls.

“The thing about our fans is they’re the hardest working fans,” he said. “They get here at 4 in the morning. They bring equipment. They bring spreadsheets.”

A read on Food & Wine Classic Charleston

Books dominated the Food & Wine Classic Charleston, too, with lines snaking from the Charleston Visitors Center’s Camden Room, where signings featured cookbook authors like Chef Andrew Zimmern of The Blue Food Cookbook and television personality Valerie Bertinelli of Indulge. At a cooking demonstration, Southern Living Lifestyle Editor Ivy Odom was joined by Academy Award-winning film star Regina King. The pair cheerily chatting while dredging chicken thighs in seasoned flour for a fried chicken sandwich recipe from Odom’s My Southern Kitchen Samples were served to guests, perfectly paired with a lively orange wine from King’s new label, Mianyou.

Polly Buxton, owner of Buxton Books, the official bookseller for Food & Wine Classic Charleston, said it was exciting to see how it all came together to create synergy around town.

She said she found herself giving a lift to celebrated New York Chef Kwame Onwuachi of Tatiana, author of Notes From a Young Black Chef: A Memoir, and Chef

• Dec. 1 to Dec. 3 , 7 p.m.: South Carolina Ballet presents Nutcracker, inspired by the rich history of the South and thoughtfully updated for a modern audience. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. More: charlestonmusichall.com

MUSIC

• Nov. 29, 8:30 p.m.: Drivin N’ Cryin, Pour House

• Nov. 29, 7 p.m.: Charlton Singleton’s Holiday Spectacular, Charleston Music Hall

• Nov. 29, 7 p.m.: Tim Cappello, Tin Roof

• Dec 4 , 7 p.m.: Sarah Brightman, North Charleston PAC

• Dec. 5, 7 p.m.: The Marshall Tucker Band, Charleston Music Hall

• Dec. 5, 8 p.m.: The Ocho, The Windjammer

• Dec. 5, 6 p.m.: A Motown Christmas, North Charleston PAC

• Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.: One Night of Queen: Gary Mullen and The Works, Gaillard Center

• Dec. 5-6, 8 p.m.: Everyone Orchestra , Pour House

• Dec. 6, 2 p.m.: Rockin’ Around The Refinery, The Refinery

• Dec. 6, 5 p.m.: Marshgrass Mamas 8th Annual Yuletide Special, Pour House

• Dec. 6, 8 p.m.: Holiday Swing , Charleston Music Hall

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Alexander Smalls (left) and Kwame Onwuachi hitch a ride with Polly Buxton during Food & Wine Classic Charleston

Music Hall to swing with Dec. 6 holiday show

By Vincent Harris

“Holiday Swing!,” the Charleston Jazz Orchestra’s (CJO) annual Christmas program, is an accessible, fun way to enjoy jazz Dec. 6 at the Charleston Music Hall. For each of the last 18 years, the CJO’s 18-piece big band has cut loose on the Music Hall stage with swing-happy versions of Christmas classics.

“The thing that I love about ‘Holiday Swing’ is that it’s the perfect opportunity to not just celebrate the holidays but celebrate the jazz approach to music,” said Artistic Director and Conductor Robert Lewis in an interview with the Charleston City Paper “These are largely tunes that the audience is quite familiar with, and so when you hear a completely new, fresh version of it that you’ve never heard before, that’s one of the hallmarks of jazz.”

Multicultural North Charleston choral group Lowcountry Voices will collaborate with others in two stirring holiday shows on Dec. 6

one at 8 p.m. And as it has been doing each year for nearly two decades, the orchestra has brought something new to the table.

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The songbook typically includes chestnuts like the Duke Ellington version of “The Nutcracker Suite,” pieces like “Sugar Rum Cherry (Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy)” and “Overture,” as well as holiday favorites like “Jingle Bells” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” all arranged in brassy big band style.

“It’s one of the most anticipated shows that we do all year,” said Brent Swaney, the director of performances for Charleston Jazz in a recent interview with the Charleston City Paper

Swaney just celebrated his 10th year in that position. He said that part of his job is to make sure “Holiday Swing!” continues to grow.

“The organization has been doing shows for 18 years,” he said. “It just keeps getting bigger and bigger. I don’t know what it is, but the audience just really tends to receive our holiday music well.”

The 2025 edition of “Holiday Swing!” has two performances on Dec. 6, one at 5 p.m. and

This year, the show features a collaboration with the Lowcountry Voices, a multicultural North Charleston choral group that focuses on gospel, spirituals and jazz.

Lowcountry Voices, led by conductor and founder Nathan Nelson, will join the CJO to perform stirring versions of classic spirituals like “Joyful, Joyful” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” along with a lively version of “The 12 Days of Christmas.”

“We’ve got about a dozen members of the Lowcountry Voices choir joining the Charleston Jazz Orchestra onstage,” Swaney said. “We actually worked with the Voices in 2024 in a show called ‘Lowcountry Rhythms,’ which highlighted the music and spirituals that came out of the Lowcountry.”

“I’m really excited about the collaboration that we’re doing with the Lowcountry Voices,” Lewis added. “It’s a big sound because they have some amazing singers in that group, and when you combine that together with the orchestra, it’s really something special.”

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Alexander Smalls of The Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs of Africa, who signed copies for her bookstore.

“Kwame was very happily eating some local red rice in the back of my car,” she said. “He and Alexander were talking about its west African origins as Jollof Rice, named after the Wolof tribe of Gambia and Senegal.”

On Nov. 13, Smalls pregamed the Classic at the literary festival, in conversation with Food & Wine editor Hunter Lewis. The crowd was then treated to a surprise trumpet solo of “A Woman Is a Sometime Thing” from Porgy & Bess performed by Charleston’s Charlton Singleton. Smalls, who is a trained opera singer, smiled warmly and gloriously joined.

That opera itself sprung from local

Other than the “Holiday Swing!” performance itself, Swaney said he is also excited about the Lowcountry Voices collaboration because it represents the organization’s outward-looking stance on jazz music.

“To us, jazz is a community,” he said. “We’re looking at other music organizations around the Lowcountry and joining forces with them to create a collaborative collective of different performing groups. That’s one of the ways to make a new, fresh take on this music. Jazz isn’t meant to stand still and simply repeat the past; it’s meant to keep moving forward.”

Lewis added that there isn’t a better place to hear those fresh takes than the Charleston Music Hall, which has been the CJO’s home for so long that members of the orchestra refer to it as the “House of Swing.”

“It’s got the best sound for our type of music,” he said. “The music sounds really good, both in the audience and on the stage. It’s got a really good vibe, and they’ve been incredibly generous to us over the years.”

IF YOU WANT TO GO: Two Dec. 6 shows, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Doors open an hour ahead of time. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston. $10-$67. charlestonmusichall.com

literary soil, based on DuBose Heyward’s Charleston novel Porgy, which this year marks its centenary.

With such resonant reads and readers, it is clear that, in this city, the written word is no sometime thing. Let’s make it an official November tradition.

You can reach veteran arts writer Maura Hogan at: arts@charlestoncitypaper.com.

Courtesy Lowcountry Voices

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY

IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

CASE NO.: 2025-DR-08-1586

ELKA M. STEVENS, Plaintiff, vs. ADRIAN SHIGGS, Defendant.

IN RE: SANAIYAH KANAI FRANK, DOB: 6/8/2009 and DERIAN LAMAR SHIGGS, DOB: 4/22/2013

SUMMONS / NOTICE OF ADOPTION

TO: THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED

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

TYLA N. BOWMAN, ESQUIRE

Attorney for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 63384 North Charleston, SC 29419-2252 T: (843) 300-0373 F: (843) 273-8481 E tyla@bowman-law.net

BERKELEY COUNTY

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2025-DR- 08-1804

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS ALLISON KLINE AND JAMES BRUCE HEARNE, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2025.

TO DEFENDANT: ALLISON KLINE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Berkeley County on September 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Berkeley County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, John McCormick, Legal Department of the Berkeley County Department of Social Services, 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461 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.

John McCormick, SC Bar # 100176, 2 Belt Dr, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (843) 719-1007

CIRCUIT CASE NUMBER: 2025-CP-1004874

Johnny Burch, Sr. Plaintiff, vs. James Wilder, Carolyn B. Doctor, Debra B. Green, Robert Birch Jr., Carolyn B. Doctor Successor Trustee Maddis & Maddison Trust, Annabelle Smiley Ramsey, Jeanette Smiley Brown, Antionette Ramsey Green, Cyrus Birch Jr., George Birch, Jr., Harrison, Birch Jr., Janice Burch, Sonya Burch Cordova, Kayden Burch, Honesty Burch, Deontae Burch, Malika Hassan, Arnold Wigfall, Deceased, Rosa Wigfall, Deceased, Annabelle Smiley Ramsey, Deceased, Harrison Burch, Deceased and Devine Brown Burch, Deceased and JOHN DOE, adults, RICHARD ROE, as fictitious names for a class of unknown persons being infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military service of the United States of America, and being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown person or persons who may be an heir, distribute, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of the deceased persons; and any unknown persons, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the parcel of real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint herein filed, known as Portion of TMS # 273-00-00-122. Defendants.

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

August 14, 2025 North Charleston, SC

COPYRIGHT NOTICE FOR THE STRAW

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

COPYRIGHT NOTICE FOR THE STRAW

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

1.03 acres on a Plat titled, Plat to Subdivide The Estate of Andrew Magwood, located on Johns Island, Charleston County, South Carolina”, dated May 23, 1992 and revised June 2, 1992 and recorded in Book H215, Page 582.

Said Lot is a portion of the land shown on a plat of Subdivision of “Contentment Hall” tract, formerly of Dr. J. E. Mathewes land made by Summons & Huger Civils Civil Engineers in November 1898 and recorded in the RMC Office Charleston County in Book A, Page 39.

TMS#273-00-00-126

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDEN AD LITEM

Upon reading and filing the within Petition for the Appointment of a Guardian ad Litem, and after mature consideration of same, and it being made to appear to my satisfaction that it is necessary that a Guardian ad Litem be appointed to appear in this action and represent the interest of such of the Defendants as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise under any disability, it is

ORDERED, that Conrad Falkiewicz, Esq., Post Office Box 30266, Charleston, South Carolina 29417, be and he is hereby appointed Guardian ad Litem for such of the Defendants herein as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise under disability, to appear herein and represent their interest; it is further

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER THE COOPER RIVER PARKS AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION SHALL BE CONSOLIDATED INTO THE NORTH CHARLESTON DISTRICT.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing shall be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Beverly T. Craven Council Chambers, Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC, 29405, on the question of whether the Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission, a special purpose district created by Act No. 640 of 1942, shall be consolidated into the North Charleston District, a special purpose district created by Act No. 1768 of 1972.

by resolution, make a finding as to whether the Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission shall be consolidated into the North Charleston District. The said public hearing is authorized by, and shall be conducted pursuant to, the provisions of Article 3, Chapter 11, Title 6, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended. BY ORDER of the County Council of Charleston County.

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Atty: KEVIN SEIBERT, ESQ. 3 GAMECOCK AVE., #308B, CHARLESTON, SC 29407 *******

Estate of: J. PETER GRANT 2025-ES-10-1400

DOD: 6/11/25

Pers. Rep: LIVINGSTON G. GRANT 307 SURFSONG RD., KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455

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

Estate of: JOANNE JONES KASSIS 2025-ES-10-1729

DOD: 8/8/25

Estate of: HAROLD LEWIS ZACHARIAH

2025-ES-10-1849

DOD: 9/4/25

Pers. Rep: ROBIN ASCHENBRENNER

93 GLEBE RD., SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485

ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this Action dated August 28, 2025, which has been filed with the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on the 28th day of August 2025. A copy of said Complaint is herewith served upon you, and you are to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the Plaintiff or his Attorney, Thomas H. Brush, at his office located at 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 Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that action has been commenced and is pending in this Court upon Complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendants, that said Action is brought under the provisions of Section 15-53-10, et seq., (known as the Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act), 12-51-40 et seq. and 12-61-10 et seq. and Section 15-67-10, et seq. of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina, for the Quieting of a Title for the purpose of obtaining a decree establishing that the Plaintiff is the owner of 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, described as follows:

All that lot, piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being on Johnson Island, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot D, measuring

ORDERED, that such appointments shall become absolute unless within thirty (30) days after the last publication of the Notice of the Appointment of Guardian ad Litem herein, exclusive of such last day of publication, such Defendants, as may be infants, incompetents; or otherwise under any disability appear herein or someone appears in their behalf to procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem; it is further ORDERED, that a Notice of Appointment and of the name and address of the person so appointed shall be sufficient publication of this Order.

AND IT IS SO ORDERED!

s/ Julie J. Armstrong, Charleston County Clerk of Court, by BLC

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE #: 2025-CP-10-03670

Serge Lajeunesse, Plaintiff, -versusPhenelope Chestnut and David H. Sadler, Defendants.

NOTICE OF HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing in this matter has been scheduled before the Honorable Mikell R. Scarborough and will be held on February 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., at the Charleston County Courthouse, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina, Courtroom 2A. The purpose of this hearing is to quiet the title after a tax sale for the property known as:

TMS # 472-16-00-180

BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A. s/ J. Chris Lanning J. Chris Lanning chris@brushlawfirm.com

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

Charleston, South Carolina November 17, 2025

The function of the Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission is the charge of all parks and playgrounds within the area of St. Phillips and St. Michaels Parish and Goose Creek Parish No.1, and to supervise, regulate, operate, and manage any buildings within said area constructed by the Federal government, or agencies thereof, and designed for recreational purposes. The function of the North Charleston District is the construction, operation, maintenance and enlargement of fire protection, street lighting and sanitation, as the Commission shall from time to time deem necessary to protect the health of those living in the Special District.

The joint Petition for consolidation is based on several reasons. The Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission no longer performs its powers, is not operational, has no employees, owns no property, has ceded its powers to the City of North Charleston, is administered and has four of its seven commissioners appointed by the North Charleston District, has the same geographic boundaries and tax base as the North Charleston District, and now shall no longer be able to be composed of seven commission members as provided in its enabling legislation. Act No. 640 of 1942 provides that three trustees of the School District No. 4 of Charleston County, the State of South Carolina shall serve ex-officio as commissioners of the Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission for a term commensurate with their term of office as school trustees. Act No. 77 of 2025, provides that the constituent districts of Charleston County School District and their respective boards of trustees are abolished effective July 1, 2025. As a result, three of the seven commissioners of the Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission shall no longer be able to be filled by operation of law. Pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws § 6-11-430, petitions of the commissioners of both the Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission and North Charleston District have been submitted to effectuate such consolidation.

The proposed consolidation of the Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission into the North Charleston District will not change the function to be performed by the North Charleston District on account of the Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission no longer functioning its powers. There is no cost of proposed improvements associated with such consolidation.

The aforesaid hearing shall be conducted publicly, and both proponents and opponents of the proposed action shall be given full opportunity to be heard. Following the said public hearing, the County Council of Charleston County shall,

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2025-DR-10-1106

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Courtney Sweat, Stephon Johnson, Rachel Threatt and Tamayo Willis DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN 2009

TO DEFENDANT: Courtney Sweat YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on April 23, 2025 at 2:50 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 of Social Services, at the office of its Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 294055714 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

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

ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES

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

Estate of: CHESTER MICHAEL MOCZYDLOWSKI 2025-ES-10-1375

DOD: 7/17/25 Pers. Rep: LINDA ANNE ART 9448 AYSCOUGH RD., SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485

Pers. Rep: DANIEL F. KASSIS 7 1/2 WOODALL CT., CHARLESTON, SC 29403

Atty: ROBERT S. DODDS, ESQ. 25 CALHOUN ST., #400, CHARLESTON, SC 29401 *******

Estate of: JAMES MIDDLETON 2025-ES-10-1790

DOD: 5/26/25

Pers. Rep: CAROLYN E. PRIOLEAU 1871-A FERGUSON RD., CHARLESTON, SC 29412 *******

Estate of: MARIE WITTRELL MIDDLETON 2025-ES-10-1795

DOD: 7/4/25

Pers. Rep: CAROLYN E. PRIOLEAU 1871-A FERGUSON RD., CHARLESTON, SC 29412 *******

Estate of: EVELYN CHARLOTTE BENNETT 2025-ES-10-1802

DOD: 8/23/25

Pers. Rep: DONALD JEROME BENNETT 6357 TOUCHSTONE DR., FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28311 *******

Estate of: GEORGE THOMAS SULLIVAN 2025-ES-10-1816

DOD: 9/7/25

Pers. Rep: LESLIE LEE HOPPER 775 PICCADILLY DR., CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Pers. Rep: VALERIE JONES MURLINE 4478 MARSEILLES ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92107

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: JEREMY JAMES WEAVER

2025-ES-10-0959

DOD: 11/22/24

Pers. Rep: ERICA WELBOURN 2740 JOBEE DR., #7, CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Atty: ROGER S. DIXON, ESQ. 105 WAPPOO CREEK DR., #3B, CHARLESTON, SC 29412

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Estate of: DAVID LEE PENDER, SR. 2025-ES-10-1631

DOD: 4/5/25

Pers. Rep: MONICA D. PENDER

13 FALKIRK DR., CHARLESTON, SC 29407

Atty: MICHAEL P. MORRIS, ESQ. 1735 ST. JULIAN PL., #103, COLUMBIA, SC 29204 *******

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:

PEGGY ANN ADKINS SCOTT

2025-ES-10-1753

DOD: 6/26/25

Pers. Rep: JEFF RYAN SCOTT

2533 RIVERTOWNE PKWY., MT. PLEASANT, SC 29466

Atty: PETER G. MCGRATH, ESQ. 782 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD., #C, MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464 *******

Estate of: NICHOLE RENE BELL 2025-ES-10-1877

DOD: 6/16/25

Pers. Rep: ERNEST BELL

7636 VALLEY VIEW CIR., NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29418 *******

Estate of:

DUDLEY SPORE SPANGLER 2025-ES-10-1900

DOD: 10/6/25

Pers. Rep: GLENDA JEAN SPANGLER

1010 OCEAN BLVD., #303, ISLE OF PALMS, SC 29451

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

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: JOHN NEIL RAGLAND 2025-ES-10-1379

DOD: 6/25/25

Pers. Rep: VICTORIA R. PHILLIPS 209 WHITE OLEANDER CT., CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Atty: LISA WOLFF HERBERT, ESQ. 864 LOWCOUNTRY BLVD., #C, MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464 *******

Estate of: BRITTANY LASHAY GADSDEN 2025-ES-10-1899

DOD: 6/22/25

Pers. Rep: KECIA BRADLEY-GADSDEN 1209 HARCOURT LN., CHARLESTON, SC 29414 *******

Estate of: FRANK OLIN HUNT, JR. 2025-ES-10-1907

DOD: 8/18/25

Pers. Rep: SHEILA ANN TAYLOR HUNT 865 WELLINGTON DR., CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Atty: THOMAS H. BRUSH, ESQ.

12-A CARRIAGE LN., CHARLESTON, SC 29407

Estate of: MARCIE ANNE JONES

2025-ES-10-1915

DOD: 9/27/25

Pers. Rep:

TINA MARIE RAPSTINE

5041 GOVAN RD., HOLLYWOOD, SC 29449 *******

Estate of:

CLARE LOUISE WEATHERLY

2025-ES-10-1918

DOD: 9/29/25

Pers. Rep: JEANNE KANE 1511 BLAZE LN., CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Atty: KERRY W. KOON, ESQ. 147 WAPPOO CREEK DR., #203, CHARLESTON, SC 29412

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Estate of:

TODD ERIC ZIEGERT

2025-ES-10-1923

DOD: 10/19/25

Pers. Rep: LUCAS JAY ZIEGER 994 UNION RIDGE RD., FRANKFORT, KY 40601 *******

Estate of: BERKELEY BLOCKER, JR.

2025-ES-10-1934

DOD: 10/7/25

Pers. Rep:

CLYDE WILLIAM JEFFCOAT, JR. 193 WESTVIEW DR., NORTH, SC 29112

Estate of:

THOMAS EDWARD TIMBERLAKE

2025-ES-10-1949

DOD: 1/5/25

Pers. Rep: SAMNOA ADCOCK TIMBERLAKE 17 9TH AVE., CHARLESTON, SC 29403

Atty:

MELODY J. E. BREEDEN, ESQ.

PO BOX 2116, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29578 *******

Estate of: CAROLYN RICHARDSON MIKELL

2025-ES-10-1954

DOD: 6/20/25

Pers. Rep: JESSE JAMES RICHARDSON, III 1950 DELANEY DR., CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Atty: JEFFREY C. MOORE, ESQ.

1 CARRIAGE LN., BLDG. H, FL. 2, CHARLESTON, SC 29407

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: CHARLES LAMONT EPHRAIM

2025-ES-10-1186

DOD: 12/28/24

Pers. Rep: CAROLINE H. EPHRAIM

509 BUFFLEHEAD DR., KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455

Atty: F. PATRICIA SCARBOROUGH, ESQ.

115 CHURCH ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401

Estate of: SADIE RUTH GETHERS

2025-ES-10-1319

DOD: 4/13/25

Pers. Rep: SONJA D. GETHERS

2887 CANE SLASH RD., JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455

Pers. Rep: IVORY GETHERS

6709 N. GRAND BROOK CIR.,

RICHMOND, VA 23225 *******

Estate of:

RICHARD ALBERT CHINNIS

2025-ES-10-1957

DOD: 10/11/25

Pers. Rep:

MELINDA CHINNIS

3165 STANYARNE DR., CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Atty: DENA BYRUM, ESQ.

751 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD., #100, MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464 *******

Estate of:

RODNEY ALDEN GASKINS

2025-ES-10-1967

DOD: 10/22/25

Pers. Rep: ESTHER ANNETTE GASKINS 1536 SANFORD RD., CHARLESTON, SC 29407 *******

Estate of:

ROSALIND VALERIE SIMMONS 2025-ES-10-1976

DOD: 10/26/25

Pers. Rep: DEIRDRE RIVERS 1441 RAINBOW RD., CHARLESTON, SC 29412 *******

Estate of:

HAROLD HERCHIEL SIMS, JR. 2025-ES-10-1980

DOD: 10/28/25

Pers. Rep:

SHERRY S. SIMS 536 BUFFLEHEAD DR., KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455

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

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2025-CP-10-01760

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Plaintiff, -vsChristina Lewis; Paula Kullmann aka Paula Kullman; United States of America acting by and through its agency the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; South Carolina Department of Revenue Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE

BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing vs. Christina Lewis; Paula Kullmann aka Paula Kullman; United States of America acting by and through its agency the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; South Carolina Department of Revenue, I, Mikell Scarborough, Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on December 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Front Entrance of County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC, to the highest bidder.

All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in what was formerly Christ Church Parish, now Moultrie School District No. 2 in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina and being a part of White Hall Plantation and being known and designated as Lot 7, Block J, on a plat of A.L. Glen, R.L.S., dated October 1957, and entitled, “Section 2, Copahee View Subdivision”, which plat is recorded at the Charleston County R.M.C. Office in Plat Book M, at Page 97, and having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as are shown on said plat, which is hereby incorporated by reference in said deed and made a part and parcel hereof.

This property is conveyed subject to all applicable restrictions, covenants, conditions, limitations, easements and rights-of-way filed of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina, and all

applicable amendments thereto.

Derivation: Being the same property conveyed to Christina Lewis and Paula Kullman by deed from Tin V. Pham and Trang T. Pham, dated April 23, 2018 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina December 5, 2018 in Book 764 at Page 195.

TMS #: 614-13-00-098

1459 Periwinkle Dr., Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

SUBJECT TO CHARLESTON COUNTY TAXES

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

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

A personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded by the Plaintiff, the sale of the subject property will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to Section 15-39-720, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976; provided, however, that the Court recognizes the option reserved by the Plaintiff to waive such deficiency judgment prior to the sale, and notice is given that the Plaintiff may waive in writing the deficiency judgment prior to the sale; and that should the Plaintiff elect to waive a deficiency judgment, without notice other than the announcement at the sale and notice in writing to the debtor defendant(s) that a deficiency judgment has been waived and that the sale will be final, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

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

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.00000% per annum.

Mikell Scarborough Master in Equity for Charleston County

CRAWFORD & VON KELLER, LLC

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

Theodore von Keller (SC Bar# 5718)

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

Jason M. Hunter (SC Bar# 101501)

Eric H. Nelson (SC Bar# 104712)

Roman A. Dodd (SC Bar# 105612)

Crawford & von Keller, LLC

1640 St. Julian Place (29204) PO Box 4216 (29240) Columbia, SC

Phone: 803-790-2626

Email: court@crawfordvk.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2024-CP-10-00095

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Plaintiff, -vsJoan C. Maxwell aka Joan Maxwell; Bank of America NA; Island Estates Homeowners Association Inc. Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing vs. Joan C. Maxwell aka Joan Maxwell; Bank of America NA; Island Estates Homeowners Association Inc., I, Mikell Scarborough, Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on December 02, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Front Entrance of County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC, to the highest bidder.

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN DEED BOOK Z-340, AT PAGE 5221 AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT l, BLOCK B, ISLAND ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT MADE BY SIGMA ENGINEERS, INC., DATED MAY 16, 1973, AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK AC, PAGE 98; SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, DIMENSIONS, BUTTINGS AND BOUNDINGS AS WILL BY REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT MORE FULLY APPEAR, SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS AND/OR RIGHTSOF-WAY AFFECTING THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY AS RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Derivation: BEING THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO JOAN C. MAXWELL, FROM WILLIAM M. CROOM AND DONNA B. CROOM, RECORDED ON JANUARY 18, 2000, IN DEED BOOK Z-340 1 AT PAGE 522, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

TMS #: 279-10-00-060

3285 Peyton St., Johns Island, SC 29455

SUBJECT TO CHARLESTON COUNTY TAXES

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

Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property

is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.

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

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

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.37500% per annum.

Mikell Scarborough Master in Equity for Charleston County

CRAWFORD & VON KELLER, LLC

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

Theodore von Keller (SC Bar# 5718)

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

Jason M. Hunter (SC Bar# 101501)

Eric H. Nelson (SC Bar# 104712)

Roman A. Dodd (SC Bar# 105612)

Crawford & von Keller, LLC

1640 St. Julian Place (29204) PO Box 4216 (29240) Columbia, SC

Phone: 803-790-2626

Email: court@crawfordvk.com Attorneys for Plaintiff

SUMMONS

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2025-CV10-11501185

Southern Lease Management Group, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Shonda Lavice Fleming, Defendant.

TO: Shonda Lavice Fleming:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in Civil Action No. 2025-CV-10-11501185, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to file a copy of your Answer, or to appear to state your answer and have it reduced to writing, in the Small Claims-North Court located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405, within (30) days 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 and Itemization of Account filed herein.

Drew B. Walker

Attorney for Plaintiff Crowson Walker, LLC 1401 Calhoun Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 (803) 459-5595 email: dwalker@crowsonwalker. com

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 Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 12/16/2025 10:00am

Will Sipes Household Items, 4-Wheeler, Dirtbike, Tools, Surfing equipment

Lyndi Bauer A few pieces of furniture and clothes

Facility 2: 1904 N Hwy 17

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

12/16/2025 10:15 AM

Evelina Thomas Dressers, Storage Totes, 4 Bicycles, Misc. Boxes

Facility 3: 1640 James Nelson Rd Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 12/16/2025 10:20 AM

Renee Williams Household items

Lauran Tolly Furniture

Facility 4: 1117 Bowman Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 12/16/2025 10:25 AM

Sandra Baker Furniture and home goods

Carrie Ackerman

Plastic Totes with clothing, Children’s Toys - Storage racks

Erik Harvey 2 pc 8ft long sofa, sm coffee table and 10 boxes

Moses Wade Personal items

Facility 5: 2343 Savannah Hwy Charleston, SC 29414 12/16/2025 10:30 AM

Yannick Mekombe Furniture tv clothes

Latoya Jackson Personal items

Facility 6: 45 Grand Oaks Blvd Charleston, SC 29414 12/16/2025 11:15 AM

Tolbert Smalls Appliances, furniture, clothing

Facility 7: 1951 Maybank Hwy Charleston, SC 29412 12/16/2025 11:30 AM

Avaney Rivers Household goods

Romana Bennett Couch, Dining set, Dressers, Chairs, Mattress/Bed

Facility 8: 810 St Andrews Blvd Charleston, SC 29407 12/16/2025 11:45 AM

Theresa Brown Bedroom sets, living room sets, kitchen table

Facility 9: 1533 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC 29407 12/16/2025 12:45 PM

Ryan Ruggero Household items. Miscellaneous items

Aneury Bonilla Furniture

Lara Deaton Furniture

Boxes Personal items

Facility 10: 1861 Ashley River Rd

Charleston, SC 29407

12/16/2025

1:15 PM

Dionelle Williams Household Goods

Melissa Pugh Boxes

George Richardson 2 bedroom

LaQuana Green Bed frame television dishes a few clothing items, Facility 11: 1540 Meeting Street Road Charleston, SC 29405 12/16/2025 1:00 PM

Caroline Favret Household

Kierra Major Bed set, table set , couches , side tables kitchen essentials 2 tvs

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

March 25, 2025 Charleston, South Carolina

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2025-DR-10-2275

ANTHONY MONK, Plaintiff, vs. TRISHIA MONK, Defendant.

AMENDED SUMMONS TO: THE DEFENDANT ABOVENAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED TO ANSWER the Amended Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to this Amended Complaint on the Clerk of Court for Charleston County and upon the subscriber at office, 534 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 202, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, within thirty (30) days after service 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 Amended Complaint as required by this Amended Summons within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint.

Futeral & Nelson, LLC

Thomas C. Nelson, Esquire S.C. Bar ID 71178

534 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 202 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464 Telephone (843) 284-5500

Facsimile (843) 284-5501 email to: tnelson@charlestonlaw. net

Attorney for Plaintiff

Dated: September 3, 2025

VANESSA COUSINS, Plaintiff, vs. SILVANO LOPEZ MORALES, Defendant.

SUMMONS (Negligence) (Jury Trial Demanded) YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to Answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer thereto on the subscribers at their office located at 2185 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite B,N. Charleston, South Carolina, 29406 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, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, s/Jerod D. Frazier Jerod D. Frazier (SC Bar #102031) 2185 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite B N. Charleston, SC 29406 (843)900-4529

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2025-CP-10-06086 V2K PROPERTIES, LLC, Plaintiff, v. NEIL O. REGAN, JOYCE R. BUTLER a/k/a JOYCE RAVENEL BUTLER, ELIZABETH BUTLER and PAUL M. MACMILLIAN, and if they be deceased, their heirs, distributees, personal representatives, successors and assigns and spouses, if any they have and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real estate described in the complaint, commonly known as:

0 Arbutus Ave. Charleston County, South Carolina TMS Number: 466-08-00-196 and also any unknown adults and those persons as who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants. SUMMONS & NOTICE

To the Defendants above-named:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned

at his office at: 925 Wappoo Road, Suite B, Charleston, SC 29407, within thirty (30) days, after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive if the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

NOTICE OF FILING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Notice, Complaint and Lis Pendens were filed on October 30th, 2025, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on October 31st, 2025 and the Order of Publication was filed on November 7th, 2025 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, State of South Carolina.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that Carl B. Hubbard, Esquire of 2201 Middle Street, Box 15, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability or in the Service of the Military by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston County, dated October 31st, 2025 and the said appointment shall become absolute 30 days after the final publication of this Notice, unless such Defendants, or anyone in their behalf shall procure a proper person to be appointed Guardian ad Litem of them within 30 days after the final publication of this Notice.

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

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, in the State of South Carolina, and comprising Lot Number One Hundred Twenty Two (122) on Arbutus Avenue, on a map of the westerly part of Union Heights, prepared for the Kopp-Isenhour Realty Company in 1919, by J. E. Thomas C. E. and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book C and at page 137 and having such size, shape, location, dimensions, and bounds as may be seen by reference to the said plat.

TMS # 466-08-00-196

November 11th, 2025

Date

s/Jeffrey T. Spell

Jeffrey T. Spell

Attorney at Law 925 Wappoo Road Suite B Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (843) 452-3443

jeff@jeffspell.com

Attorney for the Plaintiff

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

CASE NO.: 2025-CP-10-04831

IRVING ARIEL PURATA SANCHEZ, Plaintiff, vs.

STEPHEN T. AUST AND NANCY M. AUST, and if either or both be deceased, then JOHN DOE, adults, and RICHARD ROE, infants, insane persons, incompetents, and persons in the Military of the United States of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown person or persons who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of STEPHEN T. AUST AND/OR NANCY M. AUST, if either or both deceased, and any or all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the real estate (Dock Unit) described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein, and SUNSET CAY MARINA COUNCIL OF CO-OWNERS, INC., Defendants.

SUMMONS

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

NOTICE OF FILING

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Complaint, Certificate of Exemption, Lis Pendens and Notice were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on August 19, 2025.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff against the Defendants to quiet title to and to confirm a tax title relative to the following described real property, together with improvements, located in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina: Dock Unit A-5, Sunset Cay Marina Horizontal Property Regime, a Horizontal Property Regime established pursuant to the South Carolina Horizontal Property Regime Act, Section 27-31-10, et seq., and submitted by Master Deed of Sunset Cay Horizontal Property Regime, dated August 18, 2005, and recorded in the Register’s Office for Charleston County, South Carolina (“ROD”) on August 18, 2005, in Book W-549, at Page 258, and as shown and delineated on that certain plat entitled “EXHIBIT “B” TO THE MASTER DEED FOR STAGE 1 OF THE SUNSET CAY MARINA HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME SHOWING DOCK “A”, DOCK “B”, DOCK “C”, DOCK “D”, DOCK “E” AND COMMERCIAL UNIT AND RESTROOM FACILITY, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF FOLLY BEACH, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC”, prepared by Horner, Eelman & Gearhart, LLC, dated August 15, 2004, and recorded in the ROD as Exhibit “B” to the aforementioned Master Deed. Said Master Deed may thereafter be amended from time to time (hereinafter described as “Master Deed”), together with an undivided interest in the appurtenant common elements, all as more fully described in the Master Deed.

BEING the same property conveyed to Stephen T. Aust and Nancy M. Aust by deed of Sunset Cay, LLC, dated July 31, 2006, and recorded in the ROD on August 1, 2006, in Book A-593, Page 651. ALSO, being the same property conveyed to Irving Ariel Purata Sanchez by Tax Deed, dated May 16, 2025, and recorded in the ROD

on June 3, 2025, in Book 1316, Page 957.

T.M.S. #: 325-15-00-079

NOTICE TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

You will please take notice that by Consent Order filed in the Clerk’s Office on October 31, 2025, Walter R. Kaufmann, Esquire, PO Box 459, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465-0459, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the unknown Defendants whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military of The United State of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown persons or legal entities of any kind, who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of Nancy M. Aust, if she be deceased, and any and all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein; such appointment to become absolute unless the said Defendants or someone on their behalf shall procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem on or before the thirtieth (30) day after the last publication of the Summons herein.

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

john@cisadodds.com

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

Butting and bounding on the North on said street thirty (30’) feet, laid out on said plat, on the East by Lot No. 14 in said plat and hereinafter described, and on the West by Lot No. 12 in said plat. BEING the same property conveyed to Hazel Carroll and Laurie Carroll by deed of Charles Realty Company, Inc., dated May 31, 1995, and recorded in the ROD on June 2, 1995, in Book Z-255, Page 234. Also, being the same property conveyed to Statewide Properties ESC by Tax Deed, dated April 5, 2024, and recorded in the ROD on May 15, 2024, in Book 1244, Page 811. TMS No.: 469-08-00-292.

NOTICE TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

You will please take notice that by Consent Order filed in the Clerk’s Office on September 22, 2025, Walter R. Kaufmann, Esquire, PO Box 459, Mt. Pleasant, SC 294650459, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the unknown Defendants whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military of The United State of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown persons or legal entities of any kind, who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of Hazel Carroll aka Hazel C. Carroll, Laurie Carroll aka Laurie Edgar Carroll, and Judy Carson, all deceased, and any and all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein; such appointment to become absolute unless the said Defendants or someone on their behalf shall procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem on or before the thirtieth (30) day after the last publication of the Summons herein.

John J. Dodds, III 858

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL

CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2025-CP-10-04672

STATEWIDE PROPERTIES ESC, Plaintiff, vs. IRA RESOURCES FBO UILLAMIS DA SILVA IRA #35-22558 and CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, Defendants.

SUMMONS

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

NOTICE OF FILING

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Complaint, Certificate of Exemption, Lis Pendens and Notice were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on August 19, 2025.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff against the Defendants to quiet title to and to confirm a tax title relative to the following described real property, together with improvements, located in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina: ALL those certain lots, pieces or parcels of land, with any and all improvements located thereon, known and designated as Lots 13 and 13-A, Block X, as shown and designated on a plat entitled “PLAT OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE LANDS OF THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON INTO LOTS 6-A THROUGH 15-A, ABOUT TO BE CONVEYED TO EACH ADJOINING OWNER AND COMBINED WITH THE CORRESPONDING LOTS 6 THROUGH 15, BLOCK X, NORTHWOOD SUBDIVISION, THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA”, dated November 24, 2003, and recorded in the Register’s Office for Charleston County, South Carolina (“ROD”) on December 19, 2003, in Plat Book EG, Page 862. Said lots having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will appear on said plat. BEING the same property conveyed to IRA Resources FBO Uillamis Da Silva IRA #35-22558 by deed of Renato Luis Dos Santos, dated October 24, 2017, and recorded in the ROD on November 1, 2017, in Book 0676, Page 890. Also, being the same property conveyed to Statewide Properties ESC by Tax Deed, dated April 5, 2024, and recorded in the ROD on May 15, 2024, in Book 1244, Page 812. TMS No.: 48506-00-174

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

john@cisadodds.com

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO. 2024-CP-10-03418 MGB INVEST LLC,

Plaintiff, Vs. GEORGE CATTLE, ESTELLE C. SMALLS, SAMUEL COOK aka Samuel Thomas Smalls, BEAULAH C. GREEN, JAMES SMALLS, JOSEPH SMALLS, JAMES SMALLS, JR., ALEXANDER STEVEN SMALLS, ELIJAH LEWIS SMALLS, CLAYTON BERNARD SMALLS, ELLA MAE SMALLS, JOHN DOE, adults, and RICHARD ROE, infants, insane persons, incompetents, and persons in the Military of The United States of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown person or persons who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of HENRY CATTLE, WILLIE CATTLE, DAVID CATTLE, JANIE C. WARD, ANNIE LOU C. BRYANT, RACHEL C. COOK, all deceased, and any of the other Defendants named above who may be deceased, and any or all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the parcel of real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein, Defendants.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

SUMMONS

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

NOTICE OF FILING

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Complaint, Certificate of Exemption, Lis Pendens and Notice were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on July 8, 2024.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff against the Defendants to quiet title to and to confirm a tax title relative to the following described real property, together with improvements, located in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina: ALL that lot of land containing one and one-half (1 ½ acres), situate, lying and being in what was once known as St. James Parish, near Awendaw Bridge at 26 Mile Post and being part of the Elias Coaxum tract. BUTTING AND BOUNDING on the north by lands now or formerly of Quarry Lake Plantation; on the east by lands now or formerly of the Francis Marion National Forest; south by lands now or formerly of Brittany J. Crews and Christopher W. Lindsay as well as street known as Rachel Cook Way; and on the west by lands now or formerly of Quarry Lake Plantation. SAID LOT, parcel or tract of land is more fully shown and known as TMS# 711-00-00-051 on a plat known as “General Property Survey & plat of Boundary”, which plat was drawn by James O. McClellan III, Surveyor, on November 6, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, south Carolina (“ROD”) in Plat Book DC, at Page 287; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as by reference to said plat will more fully and at large appear.

BEING the same property conveyed to Henry Cattle by deed from Elias Coaxum, dated

December 6, 1919, and recorded in the ROD in Book S-29, Page 199. ALSO, being the same property conveyed to Galina S. Bogatkevich by Tax Deed, dated March 18, 2022, and recorded in the ROD on March 22, 2022, in Book 1092, at Page 256. ALSO, being the same property conveyed to MGB Invest LLC by deed of Galina S. Bogatkevich, dated January 19, 2024, and recorded in the ROD on January 26, 2024, in Book 1225, at Page 325. T.M.S. No.: 711-00-00-051.

NOTICE TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

You will please take notice that by Consent Order filed in the Clerk’s Office on November 18, 2025, Walter R. Kaufmann, Esquire, PO Box 459, Mt. Pleasant, SC 294650459, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the unknown Defendants whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military of The United State of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown persons or legal entities of any kind, who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of Henry Cattle, Willie Cattle, David Cattle, Janie C. Ward, Annie Lou C. Bryant, Rachel C. Cook, Estelle C. Smalls, George Cattle and Elijah Lewis Smalls, all deceased, and any or all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint herein, if she be deceased, and any and all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein; such appointment to become absolute unless the said Defendants or someone on their behalf shall procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem on or before the thirtieth (30) day after the last publication of the Summons herein.

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

Butting and bounding on the North on said street thirty (30’) feet, laid out on said plat, on the East by Lot No. 14 in said plat and hereinafter described, and on the West by Lot No. 12 in said plat. BEING the same property conveyed to Hazel Carroll and Laurie Carroll by deed of Charles Realty Company, Inc., dated May 31, 1995, and recorded in the ROD on June 2, 1995, in Book Z-255, Page 234. Also, being the same property conveyed to Statewide Properties ESC by Tax Deed, dated April 5, 2024, and recorded in the ROD on May 15, 2024, in Book 1244, Page 811. TMS No.: 469-08-00-292.

NOTICE TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

You will please take notice that by Consent Order filed in the Clerk’s Office on September 22, 2025, Walter R. Kaufmann, Esquire, PO Box 459, Mt. Pleasant, SC 294650459, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the unknown Defendants whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military of The United State of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown persons or legal entities of any kind, who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee

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

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

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

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

2024-CP-10-03813

MARIA CHILDERS, Plaintiff, Vs. STELLA McCORMICK, Defendant.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Peter G. McGrath, Attorney for the Plaintiff has filed an Affidavit of Default, Notice and Motion for Default and Reference, Proposed Order, Order for Default Judgment and Reference to the Master, Affidavit of Attorney’s Fees, and Affidavit of Non-Military Service.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that upon application of Peter G. McGrath, Attorney for Plaintiff, the Court has found Defendant, Stella McCormick, to be in default for failure to plead or otherwise defend as required by the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. The Court finds that Plaintiff filed a Summons and Complaint by publication pursuant to Court Order dated March 7, 2025, and Defendant has failed to appear, answer, or otherwise defend as required by law.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Defendant Stella McCormick is in default under Rule 55, SCRCP, and this matter is referred to the Master-in-Equity for Charleston County for a damages hearing. Any appeal shall be directed to the South Carolina Supreme Court or Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 14-11-85, SCRCP.

(843) 606-2755 reception@mcgrathlawfirm.com

Master’s Sale Case No. 2022-CP-10-03379

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

SEA ISLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC., Plaintiff, vs. EFRAIN CAMPOS A/K/A J. EFRAIN CAMPOS; IMELDA CAMPOS; SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSING TRUST FUND, Defendants.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 17th day of March, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Public Services Building (PSB), 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 2nd day of December, 2025, at

11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter:

ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Johns Island, in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and known and designated as Lot No. 48, SEA ISLAND PLACE SUBDIVISION on a Plat entitled, “A FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOTS 28 THRU 48 PHASE II SEA ISLAND PLACE CONTAINING 9.580 ACRES OWNED BY SEA ISLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA”, which Plat is dated November 5, 2003, and was recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina, in Plat Book O 480, at Page 775; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as are shown and delineated on said Plat.

THIS CONVEYANCE is subject to any and all Restrictions, Covenants, Easements and Conditions of record affecting said property.

THIS CONVEYANCE is further subject to the following:

During such time as the property described herein is used for a purpose for which assistance under the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996, P.L. 104-120, was provided or for another purpose involving the provisions of similar services or benefits, then no person having an interest in this property shall refuse service for or accommodation or other benefits to any person with respect to the property on account of the person’s race, color or national origin or otherwise engage in discrimination conduct of any kind on account of a person’s race, color or national origin. This covenant is appurtenant to and shall run with the land described herein.

THIS CONVEYANCE is further subject to the following:

The grantee(s)’, their heirs, successors and/or assigns, herein agree to pay Berkeley Electric Cooperative Inc. or any successor electric utility company regulated by the South Carolina Public Service Commission, a monthly charge, plus applicable State of South Carolina Sales Tax, for operation and maintenance of street lighting system.

THIS CONVEYANCE is further subject to the following: The lot owner, lessor, and/ or his heirs, successors and assigns, shall contact Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Inc. or their successors, three (3) days prior to any digging or excavation work on said property, including swimming pool installations, trenching, or any type of digging. Upon notification by the lot owner, lessor and/or his heirs, successors and assigns, a field survey will be conducted by Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Inc. personnel to insure that there are no conflicts with the Cooperative’s safety requirements. Any excavation in violation of Berkeley Electric Cooperative’s safety requirements is expressly prohibited.

This being the same property conveyed to Efrain Campos and Imelda Campos by Deed of Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, Inc. dated March 9, 2005, and recorded on March 22, 2005, in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book V-529 at Page 725.

TMS # 279-10-00-151

ADDRESS:

3335 ISLAND ESTATES DRIVE, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455

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 20 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.

BE ADVISED THAT PURSUANT TO THOSE CERTAIN AMENDED ORDERS FILED ON OCTOBER 10, 2025 IN SC BANKRUPTCY CASE

#25-03030-JD, THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS NOT SUBJECT TO A BANKRUPTCY STAY IN THE EVENT OF A BANKRUPTCY FILING.

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

David B. Wheeler Telephone : 843-579-7000 FOR INSERTION

November 14, 21 & 28, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA JOHNSTON COUNTY

In the General Court of Justice, District Court Division

SHIRLEY BEASLEY MASSENGILL vs. SAMUEL GLENN GARWOOD

25CV006391-500

TO Samuel Glenn Garwood:

Take notice that a Civil Summons and Divorce Complaint has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Absolute Divorce.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 5th day of January, 2026 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This, the 18th day of November, 2025.

Robert S. Pleasant, Attorney PO Box 1191, Clayton NC 27528 (919) 550-5677 robertpleasant@gmail.com

NOTICE OF SALE

Docket No. 2025-CP-10-03396

By virtue of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Robert Barnett, as Trustee of the RH 401(k) Plan against Thomas Bailey, Jr., I, the undersigned Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Charleston County Public Services Building, Second Floor Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, N. Charleston, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

All that piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereto, situate, lying and being in

the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina. Said parcel being shown and designated as Lot 3, Block 28 on a Plat of Pepperhill No. 1 recorded in Plat Book U at Page 41 in the RMC Office for Charleston County.

Subject to any and all restrictions, covenants, conditions, easements, rights of way and all other matters affecting subject property of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

Being the same property conveyed to Thomas Bailey, Jr. and Jaquira Symone Alston by deed of Southern Harbor Properties, LLC dated October 4, 2019 and recorded October 14, 2019 in Book 829 at Page 902 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 395-14-00-162

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY IS: 3354 Mountainbrook Avenue North Charleston, South Carolina 29420

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

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at the conclusion of the bidding, Five per cent (5%) of the bid in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff’s debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within 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 said highest bidder.)

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.

Purchaser to pay for preparation of the Master in Equity’s deed, documentary stamps on the deed, recording of the deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.25% per annum.

The sale is subject to the right of the United States of America to redeem the subject property within 120 days after the date of sale as provided by law.

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity for Charleston County

Plaintiff’s Attorneys: J. Kershaw Spong [SC Bar # 5289]

C. Elizabeth Weston

[SC Bar # 103305] Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC P.O. Box 11449 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 929-1400 kspong@robinsongray.com lweston@robinsongray.com

Master’s Sale

Case No.: 2024CP1003014

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

U.S.

of

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

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 14th day of August, 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 2nd day of December, 2025 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

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

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

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

TMS # 470-02-000-50 Case#: 2024CP1003014

Current Property Address: 4744 Spruce St North Charleston, SC 29405

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

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 default-

ing 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 011847-05283 2024CP1003014

FOR INSERTION

11/14/2025, 11/21/2025, 11/28/2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale

Case No.: 2025CP1001858

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

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VERSUS 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, DEFENDANTS.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 20th day of October, 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 2nd day of December, 2025 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Summerville, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 589, Phase 4C-II, Lakes of Summerville, as shown on that certain plat of SWA Surveying, LLC entitled, “A FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF A PORTION OF PHASE 4C-II CONTAINING 2.760 ACRES LAKES OF SUMMERVILLE, OWNED BY LAKES OF SUMMERVILLE, LLC, LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA,” dated November 14, 2012 and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Cabinet L13 at Page 0088 on February 22, 2013. 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 Jeffrey W Tichenor and Ana Nia Tichenor as Joint tenants with Rights of Survivorship and not as tenants in common by deed of John L. Montalvo and Solinay Falcon dated January 16, 2020 and recorded January 31, 2020 in Deed Book 857 at Page 33 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County.

TMS # 388-13-00-864

Case#: 2025CP1001858

Current Property Address: 153 Coosawatchie St Summerville, SC 29485

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. Subject to a one year right of redemption from date of sale afforded to the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. §2410(c).

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 016487-01679 2025CP1001858

FOR INSERTION

11/14/2025, 11/21/2025, 11/28/2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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

DOCKET NO. 2024CP1000037

Southstate Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, v. Erin L, a minor; Dennia Taylor a/k/a Dennia Taylor Stoney; Johnnie Richardson, Jr.; Ricky D. Richardson; Craig A. Richardson; Nathaniel U. Richardson; Roberta Jenkins; Johnnie Mae Graham; Clarence Richardson; Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Aaron Lorick, 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 Gamilah Lorick; Tanya Lorick; Shaun Richardson; Derrian Richardson; Daniel Richardson; Jessica Richardson; Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of James D. Richardson, 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 South Carolina Department of Revenue Derrick James Ceaser Washington; Tremayne Washington; Jimmy Washington, II; Republic Finance, LLC

Defendant(s). (010904-00447)

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived

TO THE DEFENDANT(S): Ricky D. Richardson, Clarence Richardson, Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Aaron Lorick, 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 Erin L., a minor, Tanya Lorick, Shaun Richardson, Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of James D. Richardson, 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 Tremayne Washington,

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 4205 Oakridge Dr, N Charleston, SC 29405, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 408-11-00-029, 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, 29202-3200, 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 within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply to have the appointment of the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Ian C. Gohean, Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley, PA, 325 Rocky Slope Road, Greenville, SC 29607, made absolute.

NOTICE

TO THE DEFENDANTS: Ricky D., Richardson, Clarence, Richardson Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Aaron Lorick, 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, Erin, L., a minor, Tanya, Lorick, Shaun, Richardson, Any HeirsAt-Law or Devisees of James D. Richardson, 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, Tremayne, Washington

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 January 30, 2024.

s/ Brian P. Yoho Rogers Townsend, LLC

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635)

John.Hearn@rogerstownsend.com

Brian P. Yoho (SC Bar #73516)

Brian.Yoho@rogerstownsend.com

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

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

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

Columbia, South Carolina

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the Motion for the appointment of Ian C. Gohean as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for any unknown minors and persons who may be under a disability, it is

ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, Ian C. Gohean, be and hereby is appointed Guardian Ad Litem Nisi on behalf of all unknown minors and all unknown persons under a disability, all of whom may have or may claim to have some interest in or claim to the real property commonly known as 4205 Oakridge Dr, N Charleston, SC 29405; that Ian C. Gohean is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendant(s), unless the said Defendant(s), or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of a Guardian or Guardians Ad Litem for the said Defendant(s), and it is

FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall forthwith be served upon the said Defendant(s) Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Aaron Lorick, 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, Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of James D. Richardson, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, .by publication thereof in the Charleston City Paper, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks,

together with the Summons

the above entitled action.

s/Julie J. Armstrong Charleston County Clerk of Court, by BLC Charleston, South Carolina August 19, 2025

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Johnnie Richardson, Sr. and Juanita Richardson to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Charleston dated March 11, 1997, and recorded in the Office of the RMC/ROD for Charleston County on March 11, 1997, in Mortgage Book D281 at Page 92. South State Bank is successor by merger to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Charleston.

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

ALL that 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. 15, Block C, on a “Plat of a Portion of Oak Ridge Estates”, made by Cummings and McCrady, dated October, 1959, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book Q, Page 148; 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 Johnnie Richardson, Sr. and Juanita Richardson by deed of Larry R Misskelley and Elizabeth Elaine Misskelley dated March 11, 1997 and recorded March 11, 1997 in Deed Book C281 at Page 469. Subsequently, Johnnie Richardson, Sr. died testate on October 29, 2005 leaving the subject property to his heirs and devisees namely, JUANITA RICHARDSON, (an undivided 25% interest), DEBORAH WASHINGTON (an undivided 2.5% interest), JAMES D. RICHARDSON (an undivided 2.5% interest), DENNIA TAYLOR (an undivided 2.5% interest), JOHNNIE RICHARDSON, JR. (an undivided 2.5% interest), RICKY RICHARDSON (an undivided 2.5% interest), CRAIG RICHARDSON (an undivided 2.5% interest); NATHANIEL RICHARDSON (an undivided 2.5% interest); ROBERTA JENKINS (an undivided 2.5% interest), JOHNNIE GRAHAM (an undivided 2.5% interest), CLARENCE RICHARDSON (an undivided 2.5% interest), as is more fully preserved in the Probate records for Charleston County, in Case No. 2009-ES-10-1833; also by Deed of Distribution dated October 7, 2010 and recorded October 8, 2010 in Deed Book 148 at Page 234. Subsequently, Juanita Richardson deeded her interest in the property to Nathaniel U. Richardson and Aaron Lorick by deed dated December 1, 2010 and recorded January 13, 2011 in Deed Book 166 at Page 361. Subsequently, Deborah Washington died testate on August 16, 2017 leaving the subject property to her heirs and devisees namely, Jimmy C. Washington, II, Jimmy Washington Sr, Derrick James Ceaser Washington and Tremayne Washington as is more fully preserved in the Probate records in Charleston County, in Case No. 2017ES1001702. Subsequently, James D. Richardson died intestate on April 17, 2019 leaving the subject property to his heirs and devisees namely, Shaun Richardson, Derrian Richardson, Daniel Richardson and Jessica Richardson. Subsequently,

Juanita Richardson died intestate on January 24, 2020 leaving the subject property to his/her heirs or devisees. Subsequently, Aaron Lorick died intestate on June 9, 2020 leaving the subject property to his heirs and devisees namely, Gamilah Lorick, Erin Lorick and Tanya Lorick.

Property Address:

4205 Oakridge Dr

N Charleston, SC 29405

TMS/PIN# 408-11-00-029

/s/Jeriel A. Thomas 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 CASE NO. 2025-CP-10-05809

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF, VS.

Jason W. Grooms, DEFENDANT(S).

(250268.00052)

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT

TO THE DEFENDANT JASON W. GROOMS ABOVE NAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve copy of your answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 1800 St. Julian Place, Suite 407, Columbia, SC 29204 or P.O. Box 2065, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

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

YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on October 15, 2025.

SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A.

By: _/s/Angelia J. Grant

Ronald C. Scott (rons@scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #4996

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

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

Allison E. Heffernan (allisonh@scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #68530 H. Guyton Murrell (guytonm@scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #64134

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

ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF 1800 St. Julian Place, Suite 407 Columbia, SC 29204 803-252-3340

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2023-CP-10-04195

Barbara Berry, James Gethers, Jr., Alfair Hibbert, Wendy Carter, Anthony Gethers, and Carroll Gethers, as Trustee of the Trust f/b/o/ Grandchildren under the Last Will & Testament of James Gethers dated September 15, 2004, Plaintiffs, vs. Lois McGee, Marthena Rivers, Carroll Gethers, Cory Gethers, Jamall Gethers, Trevee’ Gethers, Lasonya Canty, Anthony Jenkins, Breon Gethers, and Brent Canty, and John Doe, adults, Richard Roe, Carroll Gethers, Jr., Fetima G. Shaw, Shamon Gethers, Katawba Delarosa, Kaweda Gethers, Kenjavar Gethers, Kattina Jenkins, Anthony Jenkins, Shadreka Rore, Belinda Devine, Lasonya Canty, Brandon McGee, Brandi Flaig, Brittney McGee, Brian McGee, Sandra Rivers, Kyle Rivers, Jr., Defendants.

vs. JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, fictitious names designating the unknown heirs, devisees, distributees, issue, executors, administrators, successors or assigns of WILHELMINA GETHERS AND JAMES GETHERS, and RICHARD ROE and MARY ROE, fictitious names designating infants and persons under any disability or incompetent, including those persons who might be in the Military Services within the meaning of The Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act, Title 50, United States Code, and any other person or legal entity who or which has or claims any right, title, interest or lien in or to the real property described in this Complaint, Third Party Defendants

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT

TO: THE DEFENDANTS AND THIRD-PARTY DEFENDANTS ABOVE-NAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and notified that an action has been filed against you in this court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you. Within thirty (30) days after the day you receive this Summons and Cross Claims and Third-Party Claims, you must respond in writing to this Complaint by filing an Answer with this court. You must also serve a copy of your Answer to this Complaint upon the Defendants’ Attorney at the address shown below. If you fail to answer the Complaint, judgment by default could be rendered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on August 25, 2023. An Amended Complaint was filed on February 5, 2025. The Cross Claims and Third Party Claims were filed on March 4, 2025.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this action has been referred to the Charleston County Master in Equity pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDE(S), AND/ OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY:

YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notices upon you. If you fail to do so, Defendants shall apply for such appointment.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is now pending in the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, upon the Complaint of the Plaintiffs named above against the Defendants named above to confirm and quiet title to the property described as follows:

ALL that lot, piece, and parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying. and being on the south side of Poplar Street, in the City of Charleston, Charleston County. South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 129 on plat of properties of Rutledge Avenue Improvement Co., made by D.C. Barbot, Surveyor. dated March 11, 1912, and recorded in Plat Book C, page 68, RMC Office for Charleston County. Said property also being known as #45 Poplar Street; Measuring and containing in front on Poplar Street forty (40’) feet, by the same on the back line. and being one hundred fifteen (115’) feet in depth, be the said dimensions, a little more or less; Butting and bounding to the North on Poplar Street. to the East on Lot 130, to the South on lands of George W. Seignious, III and Irvin L. Major, Jr. and to the West on Lot 128, all as shown on the aforementioned plat.

SUBJECT to all restrictions, easements and covenants of record

BEING the same property conveyed to JAMES GETHERS and WILHELMINA GETHERS by deed of David J. Mack, Jr. and Dorothy P. Mack dated November 6, 1974 and recorded on November 7, 1974 in the ROD Office of Charleston County in Book P105 at Page 21. ALSO being the same property that was conveyed to WILHELMINA GETHERS as a life estate, with remainderman being Carroll Gethers, as Trustee, in trust for the grandchildren of James Gethers by deed of distribution from the Estate of James Gethers administered under Case Number 2007ES000706 in Charleston County Probate Court dated May 21, 2009 and recorded on May 22, 2009 in Book 56 at Page 92 in the ROD Office for Charleston County.

TMS No. 463-12-01-120

Property Address: 42 Poplar Street, Charleston, SC 29403

NOTICE OF ORDER NISI APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM

TO THOSE OF THE DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE WHO MAY

BE UNKNOWN PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN OR TO, OR LIEN UPON, THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS TMS #463-12-01-120, INCLUDING MINORS OR THOSE UNDER LEGAL DISABILITY, OR JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE, REPRESENTING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY BE THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, ADMINISTRATORS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS OF THOSE UNKNOWN PARTIES OR THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS; AND RICHARD ROE AND MARY ROE, REPRESENTNING ALL PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WHO HAVE, CLAIM OR MAY CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE KNOWN AS TMS #463-12-01-120.

NOTICE is hereby given that the order appointing Danielle Murphy, attorney at law, 120 S. Magnolia Street, Summerville, South Carolina 29483, telephone number 843-501-0602, fax number 843501-0607, as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for all persons designated as JOHN DOE and JANE DOE or as RICHARD ROE and MARY ROE for purposes of this action, was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court of Charleston County Courthouse, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401, on March 6, 2025.

Unless any of you or someone on your behalf shall cause, within thirty days after the service of this notice, exclusive of the date of service, a different person to be appointed to represent you, the Defendants will apply for an order making absolute the appointment of Danielle Murphy.

NOTICE OF FILING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is now pending in this court upon complaint of the above-named plaintiffs against the above-named defendants. This Complaint and Lis Pendens address a quiet title action for ownership of the property identified as TMS #46312-01-120.

SHELBOURNE LAW FIRM

/s/ P. Brandt Shelbourne P. Brandt Shelbourne, Esq. (Bar #15143)

131 E. Richardson Avenue Summerville, SC 29483 (843) 871-2210

brandt@shelbournelaw.com

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

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

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Tameika M. Anderson, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the Charleston County Courthouse, Charleston, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot No. 5, Block 3, as shown on a plat of Pepperhill No. 7, recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book AA, at Page 117. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as reference to the aforesaid plat will more fully appear.

This being the same property conveyed to Tameika Anderson by deed of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, of Washington, D.C. a/k/a United States Department of Housing

and Urban Development, an agency of the United States of America dated December 16, 1999 and recorded December 29, 1999 in the Office of the Registrar of Mesne Conveyance for Charleston County, South Carolina in Book B340 at Page 728.

TMS # 395-15-00-097

Property Address: 7618 Vanderbrook Place Charleston, South Carolina 29420

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Charleston County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff’s debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff’s representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Charleston County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.250% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Charleston County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

SMITH|ROBINSON

By: s/Ryan J. Patane Benjamin E. Grimsley, SC Bar No. 70335 Ryan J. Patane, SC Bar No. 103116 P.O. Box 11682 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 233-4999 ben.grimsley@smithrobinsonlaw. com ryan.patane@smithrobinsonlaw. com Attorneys for Plaintiff

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NUMBER 2025-DR-10-1276

Israel Green Plaintiff, vs. Elizabeth P. Brown Defendant.

SUMMONS

TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVENAMED: Elizabeth P. Brown

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your certified Answer to said Complaint on South Carolina Legal Services, at 2803 Carner Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. If the within pleadings were served upon you by certified mail, then in that event, a copy of

your Answer to said Complaint shall be received by said attorney within thirty-five (35) days after the service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service, as provided by Rule 6, of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that if you fail to answer the Complaint as required by this Summons, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

DATED at North Charleston, South Carolina on the 14th day of May 2025.

SOUTH CAROLINA LEGAL SERVICES s/Stephanie M. van der Horst, Esq. Stephanie M. van der Horst, Esq. SOUTH CAROLINA LEGAL SERVICES 2803 Carner Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405 Bar No.: 101614 (843) 266-2163 (phone) stephanievanderhorst@sclegal.org

MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE 2024-CP-10-01962

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, 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 December 2, 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

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 November 14, 2025; November 21, 2025; November 28, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

7339

MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE 2016-CP-10-06572

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

Nationstar Mortgage d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company v. Ruth M. Repsher a/k/a Ruth Marie Repsher; The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, an Officer of the United States of America; and Cathy Repsher

Upon authority of a Decree dated October 20, 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 December 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING ON FOLLY ISLAND, IN THE COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLIN, BOUNDING ON EAST ERIE AVENUE, AND KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT THREE HUNDRED, NINE (309) ON A PLAT OF THE LANDS OF FOLLY BEACH CORPORATION MADE BY JEFFERSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY DATED FEBRUARY 1920 AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK C, PAGE 158. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE MORTGAGOR HEREIN BY DEED OF KENNETH B. REPSHER DATED MAY 14, 2006 AND RECORDED AT BOOK S-584, PAGE 445 IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 318 E Erie Avenue, Folly Beach, SC 29439 Parcel No. 328-15-00-202

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

/ File # 22-51069 FOR INSERTION 11/14/25, 11/21/25 and 11/28/25

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity 7344

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PLAINTIFF versus Cecil Ryan Barwick, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Laura I. Barwick aka Laura Ingram Barwick aka Laura A. Barwick, DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 20th day of October, 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 2nd day of December, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the State of South Carolina, County of Charleston, being shown as the Northernmost section in North Charleston service district, owned by Ralph and Laura Barwick, butting’s and bounding to-wit: on the South along West Montague Avenue, beginning at an iron pipe located 318.6 feet from Cindy Lane, said pipe being the point of beginning: North 40° 00’ West along the Southern section of Lot 1, Block A for a distance of 101 feet, plat incorrectly state this as a distance of 180.1 feet; North 4° 28’ 16” East along Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block A for a distance of 133.04 feet; North 40° 00’ West along lands now or formerly of R.L. Wells for a distance of 180.00 feet;” and North 41° 00’ East along West Montague Avenue for a distance of 106.9 feet to the point of beginning. Being more particularly shown as Lot 1-X on a plat recorded in Plat Book BG at page 172 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County. This being a portion of the property conveyed to Ralph R. Barwick and Laura I. Barwick by Deed of Heber J. Evans Dated June 7, 1963 and recorded June 10, 1963 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County in Book X75 at Page 44; thereafter, Ralph R. Barwick died testate on September 4, 2014 leaving the Property to his devisees, namely, Laura Ingram Barwick as set forth in the Deed of Distribution dated July 26, 2018, recorded in Deed Book 0743 at page 840 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County; thereafter, Laura I. Barwick aka Laura Ingram

Barwick aka Laura A. Barwick died testate on May 23, 2018 leaving the Property to her devisee, namely, Cecil Ryan Barwick as is more fully preserved in the Probate Records for Charleston County, in Case No.: 2018-ES-10-01243.

TMS No. 4081500077

Property Address: 4046 West Montague Avenue, 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. 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 5.0600%. 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 November 14, 2025, November 21, 2025, November 28, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

7401

Master’s Sale 2023-CP-10-03592

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

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust, PLAINTIFF versus Carl Louis Youngblood aka Carl L. Youngblood Sr. and Crystal

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 November 14, 2025, November 21, 2025, November 28, 2025

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

7413

NOTICE OF SALE

By virtue of a partition decree in the case of Stephen A. Welt v. Susan E. Reed, C/A # 2023-CP-10-02441, the Master in Equity will sell on December 2, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., at the Charleston County Public Services Building, County Council Chambers, at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, to the highest bidder the below-described real property (“Real Property”) which is currently owned by Stephen A. Welt and Susan E. Reed:

change): $94,779.49. Upon satisfaction of any mortgages or liens on the Property from the sales proceeds, the Court will issue a Master’s Deed 30 days after the sale to the successful bidder, who will be required to pay all interest due on the outstanding mortgages encumbering the Property from the date of sale through recordation of the Master’s Deed. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and costs of sale incurred.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, TAXES, EASEMENTS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD AND OTHER ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY.

NOTICE: The Master’s 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.

Matthew Tillman WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP 5 Exchange Street Charleston, South Carolina 29401 (843) 720-4629

Attorneys for Plaintiff

427

Halee Fuller Furniture, pictures, smoker grill, refrigerator, clothes

Gregory Durant Household items

Enchandra Lee Twin mattress, boxes and totes

Kalan Ritchie Couch, beds, mattresses and boxes

Lian Spencer Washer and dryer, twin bed, queen bed, kitchenware, sheets, towels, household appliances

Latonya Simmons Clothes, shoes

Youngblood, DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 18th day of July, 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 2nd day of December, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, containing (.99) acres, more or less, on a plat made by William H. Dennis (LLS) on September 13, 1999, situated, lying and being in St. Paul’s Parish District No. 23, Charleston County, State of South Carolina. Butting and bounding as follows: On the North by Mauss Hill Road; on the South by lands of Lot C, on the East by the Estate of Ester Leary. and on the West by Lands of Bobby Smith. Property also known as: all that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, containing 1.00 acre more or less and known as parcel “B” as shown on that certain plat entitled “Plat to Subdivide +/- 13.8 acres the lands of Ernest Youngblood et al a 1.00 acre lot to be known as parcel “B” located at St Pauls Parish, Charleston County, South Carolina”, prepared by James G. Penington, PLS No. 10291, dated September 5, 2001, revised September 26, 2001 and recorded October 19, 2001 in the Charleston County RMC Office in Plat Book DC, at Page 982 to which plat reference is hereby made for a fuller description of said lot. This being the same property conveyed to Carl L. Youngblood, Sr. by Master’s Deed from Mikell R. Scarborough, as Master in Equity for Charleston County, dated May 21, 2010 and recorded June 2, 2010 in Book 0125 at Page 638 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina; thereafter, conveyed to Carl L. Youngblood, Sr. by Amended Master’s Deed dated July 16, 2010 and recorded August 16, 2010 in Book 0138 at Page 542.

TMS No. 059-00-00-150

Property Address: 5024 Mauss Hill Road, Hollywood, SC 29449

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 6.3750%. 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

ALL that piece, lot or tract of land, situate, lying and being on James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, and being shown and designated “Lot 12, 21,425 SF, 0.492AC” on a plat by General Engineering & Environmental, LLC, dated November 1, 2006 entitled “FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT TO CREATE LOT 1 THROUGH 12 OF HALE STREET SUBDIVISION, TMS NO. 425-01-00-012 OWNED BY HALE STREET, LLC CONTAINING 3. 886 ACRES LOCATED ON HALE STREET ON JAMES ISLAND, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA” and recorded November 6, 2006, in Plat Book EK at page 18 9, RMC off ice for Charleston County, South Carolina, and having such size, shape, buttings, boundings, dimensions and location as will appear by reference to said plat which is incorporated herein by reference, be all the dimensions and measurements shown thereon a little more or less.

TMS No.: 425-01-00-055

Address: 835 Hale Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29412

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, (other than an owner, who must pay 100% of the purchase price on the date of sale), is required to deposit 5% of the bid with the Master in Equity, in cash or equivalent, on the date of sale. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 30 days, then the property will be resold at the bidder’s risk.

The Property is subject to two mortgages, which will be satisfied from sales proceeds:

Mortgage to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designee for Renasant Bank, by virtue of that mortgage recorded in the Charleston County RMC Office on February 24, 2021 at Book 0963, Page 420. Approximate current outstanding balance (subject to change): $264,145.86

Mortgage to Synovus Bank, by virtue of that mortgage recorded in the Charleston County RMC Office on March 28, 2018 at Book 0707, Page 731. Approximate current outstanding balance (subject to

DORCHESTER COUNTY

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DORCHESTER IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2025-DR-18- 555 KRASHENDA RENEE MITCHELL, Plaintiff, V. WAYNE BERNARD MITCHELL, JR., Defendant.

TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVENAMED: SUMMONS

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 which has been filed in the office of the Clerk of Court) and to serve a copy of your answer upon the subscriber, at his office located at 925-D Wappoo Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days after the date of such service, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

THE MCMILLIAN LAW FIRM

BY: s/William J. McMillian, III

William J. McMillian, III (SC Bar #: 68314) 925-D Wappoo Roada Charleston, South Carolina 29407 Phone: (843) 900-1306

Fax: (800)861-3096

Email: jay@mcmillianlawsc.com

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

May 5, 2025

Charleston, South Carolina

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: #1311

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19. “Dance of the Nymphs” painter

Across 1. Hurt

5. Sound at the door

10. Round objects

14. Underground part

15. Allow, as a coupon

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17. 1 on the Mohs hardness scale

18. Ocean that’s really amused?

20. Eldest von Trapp child in “The Sound of Music”

22. Like a ghost town

23. Perfect match

25. Half of hex-

26. Ocean that’s not real?

32. Spicy

33. ___ Picchu (Peruvian landmark)

34. Carpentry joint component

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40. In stacks

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45. Beam of sun

46. Ocean that’s a bit of a letdown?

49. Suffix after “station”

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59. Ocean full of pink flowers? (yeah, there aren’t many options)

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63. French city with Interpol’s headquarters

64. V makeup

65. Pharaoh’s serpents

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67. Baby that stays up at night?

68. Rest (on)

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26. Lecture hall platforms (if you want to be fancy)

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28. Wendy’s side 29. Ancient Greek garments

30. Best Picture of 2024

31. Dr. Seuss book, with “The”

32. Joint near the waist

35. “All opposed” answer

37. Jiggly desserts

41. “Little Rascals” girl

43. It usually comes with swings and a slide

44. “Your Majesty”

47. Actress Lupita

48. Ox or fox, e.g.

51. Mountain, but smaller

52. One-named Irish Grammy winner

53. Work like ___

54. Soup, but thicker

55. “A Light in the Attic” author Silverstein

57. Facility

58. California wine valley

60. Employ

62. IRS identifier

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