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Look for area roads to get a little busier in the next two weeks as tens of thousands of Lowcountry students and teachers return to local classrooms. As they get back to hit the books, they’ll find old challenges that continue to impact learning, such as some classrooms with more students than usual as school districts don’t have the number of teachers they need. And still hovering in the air is the infectious Covid virus that continues to make people sick. This fall, however, there’s never really been any question about where students would be taught. It will be in classrooms instead of virtual learning that led to student isolation, teacher frustration and learning losses over the past couple of years. “There’s a lot of troubling stuff going on now in education,” former state Superintendent of Education Jim Rex of Fairfield County said. In addition to an alarming loss in the number of people entering the teaching profession and the continuing isolation and impact of the pandemic, Rex said more people need to focus on how recent years have impacted student learning. “We have a mental health crisis in this country, especially among children and adolescents,” he said. “There’s been a three-

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Recent changes, such as potential pay increases for teachers, staff and retirees, have caused optimism in our ranks.” —Adrian King, president of the Charleston County Education Association

fold increase among suicides and suicide attempts in the last four years.” He pointed to a 2021 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that showed 37% of high school students reported their mental health has not been good most or all of the time during the pandemic.

Local districts recruit a lot of new teachers

Reports from three local school districts — Charleston County, Berkeley County and Dorchester 2 — showed schools needed to hire more teachers as mid-August school starting dates approached. Charleston County. Some 467 teachers

resigned by the end of the 2021-22 school year, but the district has hired 530 since then, spokesman Andrew Pruitt said. But they want even more to fill 155 new positions to build a corps of 3,935 teachers. As of last week, the district needed about 60 more teachers to fill all funded positions. These teachers instruct about 49,000 public school students in the county. Dorchester 2. The Summerville-centric district employs about 1,600 teachers, 245 of whom resigned at the end of the year. As of last week, the district needed to hire 38 more teachers to reach its full complement, spokesman Matthew Kenwright said. The district teaches about 25,000 students. Berkeley County. Some 37,000 students attend schools in the district. While Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer Katie Orvin Tanner wouldn’t say the number of teachers who retired or quit earlier this year, she said the district had “approximately 110 teaching opportunities” as of last week. The district had just over 2,300 teachers in 2020-21, according to national data. Statewide. About 800,000 students attend public schools in South Carolina. As of February 2021, the state had 1,121 vacant CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Trident Technical College is offering free tuition to all eligible South Carolina residents for the 2022-23 academic year thanks to funding by the state. All classes are now available for free, including university transfer programs. Trident Tech will apply federal and state education grants and scholarships to attendance costs, and additionally waive remaining tuition, registration and course fees. Students who qualify can attend college courses full- or part-time. Both new and current students who are South Carolina residents must apply for federal student aid to determine eligibility for a tuition-free education. Other requirements vary based on state aid awarded. New students, including those who have not been enrolled during the previous three semesters, must submit a college admission application. —Chelsea Grinstead

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At least 32 Charleston County residents are running for nine seats on the Charleston County School Board that are up for grabs in November. Filing ends Aug. 16. As of Aug. 8, five of nine incumbents had not filed to run again for their seats. “Even if every incumbent runs, we would have five districts with new board members,” one insider said. “It will be a high turnover election.” At least five new board members are expected on the board that takes office after the November election because of recent redistricting of seats, which put some current members in the same district. This year’s election faces an additional wrinkle — the whole board is up for reelection at the same time, instead of staggered election terms used in the past. A law changed before the 2020 race to allow voters to pick all school trustees by singlemember districts this year. Incumbents who have filed include the Rev. Eric Mack of Wadmalaw Island, who currently chairs the board, as well as Erica Coakley of Johns Island, and Kristin French and Courtney Waters, both of North Charleston. Current members who have not filed as of Aug. 8 (in alphabetical order) are: Cindy Bohn Coats, Kate Darby, Helen Frazier, Joyce Green and Lauren Herterich. Candidates who currently are running for the board include:

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A man noticed his bicycle missing from out front of his James Island garage July 21. But he saw a bicycle that wasn’t his lying in his front yard. When he reported his bike stolen to police, he specified his bike is an adult tricycle with a decorative license plate that reads “2Fast4U.” Hmmm. It must be really fast. Menace next door A man reported July 20 that his neighbor was constantly coming onto his Johns Island property without permission. Most recently, the neighbor entered the complainant’s garage uninvited to discuss homeowner association regulations. The man didn’t want to press charges. He wanted an incident report on file to document the trespassing as evidence for the homeowners’ association. Third time wasn’t a charm Police responded July 23 to a woman’s fraud complaint at a West Ashley Publix. She reported that a man promised two Daschund puppies to her, but he didn’t live at the provided address and convinced her to send him money. She said it was the third time she sent money to an unknown person and received a fake address to buy puppies. She may need to try cats. By Chelsea Grinstead Illustration by Steve Stegelin The Blotter is taken from reports filed with Charleston Police Department. Go online for more even more Blotter charlestoncitypaper.com SPONSORED BY

Charleston’s struggle over residential rent is real The law of supply and demand is wreaking havoc in Charleston’s residential rental market. There are not enough affordable rentals for people looking to live near downtown. “We have a crisis as it relates to affordability and availability,” said Otha Meadows, CEO of the nonprofit Charleston Area Urban League. “[The Urban League has] a very robust fair housing program so that we can Meadows make sure that those people who are dealing with issues related to housing have the equal and fair opportunity to access affordable and decent and safe housing. That’s what we’ve been doing since 2010.” Charlestonians may soon see a scannable QR code on the back of CARTA buses that will link to the Urban League’s fair housing resources in Charleston as part of a recent education campaign in collaboration with the city of Charleston’s Department of Housing and Community Development. The term “housing” envelopes the entire landscape of renters and homebuyers. In addition to the Urban League, the city has partnered with Charleston Pro Bono Services to provide renters protection resources, said Geona Shaw Johnson, director of the Housing and Community Development department. Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services addresses challenges renters face in the

market, such as affordability. It also has been vital in helping people to understand responsibilities when facing evictions as well as how to respond to disputes while remaining compliant to lease agreements, Johnson said.

Rent and income comparisons

“In the market, which naturally the city of Charleston does not control, we’ve seen rent increases at a higher level than in the past,” Johnson said. Rent is determined by a number of factors such as the value of the rental property. Landlords also set rents based on amenities, location and rental unit competition. The U.S. Census Bureau cited in 2021 that Charleston County’s population size was comparable to Richland County, which includes Columbia. The average rent in Charleston County increased 19.6% since 2019 and is currently $1,586, according to The Washington Post. The average rent in Richland County increased 12.5% since 2019 and is currently $1,224. Charleston’s affordable housing eligibility is determined by the area median income, which is currently $91,800 for 2022-2023 compared to last year’s $82,000, Johnson said. The city’s median income is significantly higher than the county’s, which is $67,182, according to the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau. In comparison, Richland County’s median household income as of 2020 is $54,441.

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Charleston Pro Bono attorney Cody Tettemer (left) and executive director Alissa Lietzow offer representation and resources to renters the housing court program the company works with in Charleston County, said CPBLS executive director Alissa Lietzow. The organization opened about 1,100 cases last year to help about 2,500 people in the Charleston area, she said. “Once we determine eligibility, which is based upon household income and residency, we were able to meet with a tenant to figure out what they have going on,” Lietzow said. “[Tenants] meet with the staff attorney [Cody Tettemer] to talk about their situation and see what standing legal issues they have and how we can help them and also steer them to what resources might be available.” Charleston Pro Bono has been operating since 2005 and has coordinated with the Charleston County Housing Court program since 2019, Lietzow said. The program oper-

ates in three magistrate courts in North Charleston, one in West Ashley and one downtown. “The program was established so that unrepresented tenants who showed up for their eviction hearing could receive free representation,” Lietzow said. Key benefits for renters working with Charleston Pro Bono are the possible dismissal of wrongful evictions and access to resources to help during an eviction. “Reaching a dismissal” means the tenant won’t have an eviction on their record and face future preclusion from obtaining housing. Lietzow said her nonprofit works with a landlord or property manager to come up with a settlement whether that be a payCONTINUED ON PAGE 8

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teacher positions, according to a statewide study. Last September, the state had 46,985 teachers, said Katrina Goggins, spokesman for the S.C. Department of Education.

Impact of teacher shortages

Lowcountry schools tend not to have the kinds of crippling teacher shortages that impact rural schools, which have a harder time attracting talent, said Sherry East, president of the S.C. Education Association. Across the state, too many teachers still are finding out at the last minute that they’re transferred or have more students in classes than they should, she said. In Dorchester 2, education advocate and Oakbrook Elementary teacher MaryRita Watson said many teachers are excited by the start of the year. “Once the year begins and demands are knowingly and unknowingly loaded on by the administration, the feelings come out,” she said. “The anxiety about shortages will come back when we are back in the classroom and educators are directly affected by larger class sizes and increased poor behavior.” Adrian King, president of the Charleston County Education Association, said he had optimism about the coming year, especially after all teachers and students have been

through in the last two years. “Recent changes, such as potential pay increases for teachers, staff and retirees, have caused optimism in our ranks,” said King, who teaches at Turning Point Academy in North Charleston. Teachers are, he admitted, still impacted by external factors like inflation and the pandemic, which cause stress.

College students to hit the books again, too

More than 11,000 students are expected to attend Trident Technical College at its campuses, spokesman David Hansen said. Fall classes begin Aug. 22 and, for the first time, the school is offering free tuition to all qualified students. The College of Charleston expects 2,230 new students plus 600 new transfer students, spokesman Mike Robertston said. The school’s undergraduate population is around 9,300 students. Move-in weekend begins Aug. 19 with classes starting on Aug. 23. Charleston Southern University expects 2,400 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students in the fall, said spokesman Jenna Johnson. The Citadel will welcome an estimated 2,300 cadets when classes resume, said spokesman Kim Keelor. The Charleston School of Law expects to meet its goal of having 600 students total, spokesman John Strubel said.

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ment plan, application for rental assistance or even an agreed-upon move out date for the dismissal of the actual eviction. Although access to legal resources is an advantage for renters in Charleston, the demand for rental units continues to grow while the supply of funding assistance remains static. “We especially have been dealing with increasing rent rates in Charleston because we’re dealing with a limited amount of space and an increasing population of people that want to live here,” Tettemer said. “And as far as rental assistance, we have a large number of organizations that we collaborate with and work with to give people rental assistance [such as] getting them caught up on rent or helping them cover their security deposit for a new unit.” Lietzow added, “Demand is going to exceed the available dollars. So even as blessed as our community may be to have these rental assistance available, there’s still more people in need than available dollars to fund it.”

Mediation and discrimination Charleston Area Urban League is a Fair Housing Agency certified by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Urban League helps 75-100

parties with landlord-tenant mediation on an annual basis and also accompanies tenants to court when an eviction is issued. “We do a lot around landlord tenant mediation,” Meadows said. “It takes a lot of angst out of the relationship between the landlord and the tenant.” Besides mediation, Urban League intakes complaints of potential fair housing infractions and files those with the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission. Complaints can include everything from discrimination based on race, fair lending or lack of accommodations for people with disabilities. If someone can’t afford to pay the rent, Urban League will provide financial counseling to help with money management and look at available resources in a more specific and positive way. “We have in South Carolina what is called the [Residential] Landlord and Tenant Act,” Meadows said. “The problem is that a lot of landlords don’t know what is in [it] — and tenants don’t know their rights or responsibilities either. We’re about education and outreach and informing the broader community. We work on both sides of the fence. There are rights that landlords have and there are rights that tenants have.” If have a dispute with your landlord or you feel that you are a victim of housing discrimination, please call the Urban League hotline (843) 300-5246.

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hen politicians perceive they may be in trouble, they often start acting like octopi. Instead of squirting ink to muddy waters to confuse predators and escape, politicians ramp up distracting rhetoric to shroud, obfuscate and blur pesky issues, all the while hoping — and maybe praying — voters forget their real record. Case in point: The politics of abortion. For almost 50 years, Republicans in South Carolina and around the country continually ratcheted up the rhetoric about abortion. It was easy for them to mouth off because abortion was constitutionally protected with the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. That constitutional protection allowed zealots to make one outrageous proposal after another, eventually including proposals for total bans on the health care procedure. Many of them never really figured the political landscape would change. Ah, how the chickens have come home to roost. Now many are squirming because they’re reading polls, tea leaves and a recent statewide referendum in conservative Kansas where a lot of the abortion rhetoric started. Almost 60% of voters sent a clear message they did not support a state constitutional amendment calling for no right to abortion in the state. “What’s the rush?” one Aiken Republican House member recently asked in a constituent email about a renewed push for a total abortion ban in South Carolina. Another state senator told the Associated Press this month, “It’s like you are playing with live ammunition right now.” So it’s not surprising that South Carolina GOP politicians like First District Congresswoman Nancy Mace are looking

for some wiggle room. In recent days, she’s tweeted to remind people the Republican Party supports exceptions of rape, incest and the life of a mother for abortion bans. She’s quoted about how she pressed fellow Republicans in 2019 in the S.C. House to add exceptions to the fetal heartbeat ban that eventually became law. So it’s with great interest we see Mace’s doubletalk in a recent story in The Washington Post: “If we are going to ban abortion, there are things we’ve got to do to make sure the need for abortion is reduced, and that women are not endangered.” Hogwash. It’s a spin. What Mace clearly is trying to do is to get voters in the purple Lowcountry to think she wants to help women. But she’s really hoping enough forget she voted and supported a fetal heartbeat abortion ban. Even though the bill that became state law includes exceptions, Mace is complicit in moving forward the debate so that women in the state today have to leave South Carolina if they want to receive surgical abortions. South Carolina’s current abortion ban makes life more dangerous for her women. Many may be forced to have unwanted children. Others may not be able to get the kind of health care they choose because of legislative anti-abortion enablers like Mace and her Republican colleagues. As the election approaches, Mace is sweating because her Democratic opponent, Dr. Annie Andrews of Mount Pleasant, is making access to women’s reproductive health care a top issue in the 2022 campaign. Don’t let the ink that Mace is squirting divert you from the truth: Mace supports banning a woman’s right to choose how she wants to be treated by her doctor. Keep that in mind at the polls.

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Big Oil is still laughing … all the way to the bank

In that piece, I pointed out all of the misplaced blame for the record gas prices. The public was being told that President Joe Biden and the majority party in Congress were to blame. Politicians were pointing the finger at past energy policies saying that we needed to drill for more oil and build oil pipelines faster. Of course, those proposed policies, if enacted today, would not add one drop of oil for years. This was all politics and no real solution to gas prices today. There were real reasons, I suggested, for the cost of gas at the pump. Our boycott of Russian oil that has bipartisan support. Refinery capacity was down due to issues unrelated to government policy. And consumer demand for gas was up. Washington wasn’t to blame for that either. However, what was a more important reason for the situation was the role of oil companies in setting gas prices. This was being completely ignored by the media and many politicians. One only needed to look at Big Oil’s first quarter profits this year to see why the industry was largely culpable for high gas prices. I wrote:

“Oil industry profits were up nearly 300% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year! We are talking about profit after taking into consideration their expenses and write downs due to exiting their business in Russia.” Did these obscene profits lead to ramping up of production, as President Biden requested, or the oil companies simply lower their profit by charging less for their gas, which would have immediately helped the consumer? Big Oil did neither. Which brings us to oil company profits in the second quarter this year. They were again record-breaking. Profits were up 235% from the same time last year for all the major oil companies: Chevron, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Hess Corp, Phillips 66, Shell and TechnipFMC. The April-June profits are huge: $17.9 BILLION for ExxonMobil and $11.6 BILLION for Chevron. And again, Big Oil did nothing to help consumers. Instead, they did what all big corporations always do with windfalls from profits or the federal government cutting their taxes, like the 40% rate cut in December 2017. They buy back their own stocks to drive up the price of each share thus increasing the wealth of their shareholders and corporate execs. “While you were feeling pain at the pump, Shell, Exxon and Chevron raked in $46 billion in profits over the last

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Profits were up 235% from the same time last year for all the major oil companies: Chevron, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Hess Corp, Phillips 66, Shell and TechnipFMC. three months and said they would spend up to $47 billion on stock buybacks after spending $18.8 billion so far this year,” said Public Citizen. Yes, gas prices have now come down a good deal, even though we still do not buy Russian oil, refineries still are not running at full capacity and consumer demand is still high. What then is the reason for the gas price decline? Bad publicity. Big corporations hate bad press. So, they voluntarily make slight changes to reduce the political and public pressure. We’ll have to wait for the third quarter financial reports to come out to see how the drop in the price of gas is impacting Big Oil’s profits. But right now, the oil companies are still laughing all the way to the bank. Frank Knapp of Columbia is president and CEO of the S.C. Small Business Chamber of Commerce. Have a comment? Send to: feedback@charlestoncitypaper.com.

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Local stewards of the Angel Oak reflect on what’s to come

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Past a cavernous stretch of dirt road off Maybank Highway that rattles the entire car and around a little bend sits the sprawling Angel Oak on Johns Island. Ancient. Enormous. Quiet. The matriarchal tree faces a time of change as its caretakers, the City of Charleston and Lowcountry Land Trust, carry out the planning phase of a project that will transform the surrounding 44 acres into a new public preserve. The plan for the Angel Oak Preserve outlines a 35-acre explorable green space that will accommodate tree gazers and nature lovers with trails and boardwalks and connect with the city’s nine-acre Angel Oak Park that has been around since 1981. “The Land Trust owns 35 acres surrounding what the city owns,” said Ashley Demosthenes, CEO and president of the Lowcountry Land Trust. “In essence, we’re looking at this as a 44-acre property. It’s an integrated, com- Demosthenes prehensive plan for the overall site. “Everything that we do in terms of the design for the integrated park and preserve will focus on the health of the tree.

Anything that we do is in support of and in reverence to the tree. Early renderings involve boardwalks across the entire 44 acres. We want people to have an immersive experience on the property.” Demosthenes said she feels a strong conviction in regard to the co-ownership of the land surrounding Angel Oak. “It’s the community’s; it belongs to the community,” she said.

surrounding the tree moved further away as well as the removal of some encroaching trees and parking spaces close to the entrance of the park that are causing Angel Oak’s canopy to flatten on one side. “I can’t control what’s going on inside this tree,” Grant said. “I can only control what’s going on outside.” Thankfully he’s also not alone in this conviction. “Angel Oak is as close to perfect as a living thing can be,” Siegel said. “If we take care of it, it could very well be biologically immortal.”

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Arborist David Grant did a study last fall with soil scientist Thomas Smiley to ensure Angel Oak’s soil health is optimal to the tree, had picnics and it didn’t matter who was Black or White. “I would almost call it a historic monument,” Siegel said. “The history and the culture of the area really tells the story of the history of Johns Island. It’s like something out of a children’s fable.”

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I would almost call it a historic monument. The history and the culture of the area really tells the story of the history of Johns Island. It’s like something out of a children’s fable.” —Samantha Siegel

The Angel Oak lives in an almost perfect ecosystem, said Siegel. It sits in three different soil types, is encompassed by freshwater wetlands that protect it from getting too much or too little water and it is shielded from harsh winds by the surrounding forest. “It reminds me how connected, on a bigger level, how connected everything in the world is and how small we are,” Siegel said.

Maintaining the tree

City of Charleston arborist David Grant manages the maintenance of the Angel Oak on a regular basis after more than 30 years as a tree care professional. “This goes for any tree: You are what you

eat,” Grant said. “This tree is only as healthy as what it takes in. It all comes down to the root system.” Basic care of Angel Oak includes pruning and mulching to fortify the tree’s structure and cycle nutrients into its soil ecosystem, which Grant, who has cared for the tree for three years, performs regularly. Grant’s role as caretaker also means he anticipates problems that could arise for the health of the tree, such as gravity’s effect on limbs suspended close to the ground and the loss of large limbs. He said he is currently brainstorming how to prop up ground-grazing branches to prevent excess moisture and rotting. The idea is to distribute the weight of the limbs so they can keep contact with the ground but not sink into the soil. He also regularly rakes around limbs that have been overtaken by rising soil levels and appear to be sunk into the ground. “I want to start uncovering this tree more over the next couple of years,” Grant said. “We’re putting mulch in at a rate higher than it’s decomposing, so slowly but surely, the elevation is gaining. If we’re going to keep adding mulch, which we are, then I need to address the fact that these limbs are slowly but surely getting buried over time.”

The Rev. Calhoun “Callie” Walpole recently led her fourth Sunday service at St. John’s Episcopal Church that’s tucked off the road leading to the Angel Oak. “Angel Oak to me means strength, stability, grandeur,” Walpole said. “[It] represents the sheer beauty of God’s creation. The Angel Oak represents life, rootedness, resurrection. In particular, the Angel Oak limbs are resplendent in resurrection fern after a rain — a reminder that there’s always renewal.” The church has already had one procession to the Angel Oak for evening prayers, and Walpole said she plans to continue this pilgrimage on a regular basis. Walpole has also been writing short stories for children based around the Angel Oak to teach them about the tree’s importance. The stories are being gathered into a children’s book that is slated to be published in a few weeks. Each Sunday, Walpole reads a chapter from her creative project she’s calling “Lessons From the Angel Oak.” Recently, the congregation received a lesson about ‘not storing things up’ followed by a reading of Walpole’s story called “The Angel Oak Teaches Brigid and John about Spanish Moss.” In the story, John pulls Spanish moss off the Angel Oak and puts it into a box. The Angel Oak teaches him that the Spanish moss lives off the air and will die if it’s stored away. “There’s a lot that people have in their own lives and in the world to worry about,” Walpole said. “The Angel Oak, to me, is a reminder that we can actually dare to hope and to dream.”

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Grant is also considering impediments to the entirety of Angel Oak’s growing shape as Angel Oak Preserve development continues. He doesn’t want any boardwalks installed close to the tree base, as they would interfere with the care of the tree. Any soil compaction from human foot traffic is negligible in his opinion, so boardwalks for close viewing aren’t necessary. He added he would love to see the fence

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“The sunlight that comes through the tiny gaps between the leaves peeks through at you like tiny sparkling watchful eyes,” wrote Angel Oak Preserve project manager Samantha Siegel in her journal 20 years ago when she first laid eyes on the majestic tree. The nature activist said she has asked herself many times: “How many children have counted their footsteps around this tree? Who else has been here and who else has had this tree as their sanctuary?” Siegel is one of many Siegel community voices who steer the preservation project forward. Other partners include the Coastal Conservation League, the Avery Research Center, the Progressive Club and the Charleston Parks Conservancy. Siegel remembers the first time she witnessed the Angel Oak. Everything was completely silent, she said, adding that she felt as if the tree was frozen and everything else around it was moving. “People often whisper under the tree because it feels like such a sacred place,” Siegel told the City Paper. “The mere size and beauty of Angel Oak takes people’s breath away. It’s something that has survived against all odds.” People have intentionally conserved the land around the Angel Oak since before Europeans arrived on this continent, Siegel said. For it to have grown the way it has, people must have been clearing the surrounding trees and dedicating energy to protecting Angel Oak. “It’s a symbol of strength and enduring during the storm,” Siegel said. “In our community specifically, it’s become a symbol of our commitment and shared understanding that we need to protect these treasured places because if we lose them, we can’t ever get them back. Our community has invested in it as a symbol of South Carolina, not just Charleston or Johns Island.” Historically, Angel Oak was an important meeting place for Johns Island residents, she said. It inspired activism back to the civil rights movement. Legendary educator Septima Clark taught school children under the tree. It was the only place in Charleston that was never segregated, Siegel said. People brought their children

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Fresh Prince Fits Designs is inspired by one of founder Brandon Alston’s favorite television shows: The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Alston’s love for the show, which was the breakout vehicle for Oscar-winning actor Will Smith, stemmed from the way it portrayed healthy Black masculinity. “I loved how the show challenged the natural stereotypes that went along with men in fashion and more specifically Black men in fashion,” Alston said. “I think they did a really excellent job in his style and his fashion, showing how even though he’s still this kid from the streets … he can still be bright and happy and lighthearted and eyecatching with his outfits. Those two things aren’t mutually exclusive.” Now Alston, an actor himself, is pushing the boundaries of local fashion, exploring what it can be and mean through Fresh Prince Fits Designs. “Becoming a designer was never really a legitimate thought for me,” Alston said. “I remember as a kid I was really into fashion. It was never something that I was legitimately working towards. That’s not to say I didn’t have any skill or training in it at all.” Growing up, Alston went to The Waldorf School of Atlanta, which integrated the arts in as many aspects as possible. One of those arts was in clothing design and construction: Alston learned to knit in first grade. “[That was] my first introduction to sewing, and I really loved it,” Alston said. “We made pajama pants that year, and I finished mine months before the rest of the class. So my teachers asked if there was anything else I wanted to make. I ended up making a cosplay: one of the cloaks from Naruto.” Alston is currently studying acting as a theater major at the College of Charleston (CofC). He recently starred in Pipeline at CofC and in Pure Theatre’s production of Mlima’s Tale. As a theater student, costuming classes are required, which reinvigorated his love for clothing design. “It was all coming back to me,” Alston recalled of his first costuming class. “It was right in the middle of Covid so I had a lot

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Brandon Alston (left) turns memories into wearable art with his Fresh Prince Fits Designs of free time.” Alston’s college work led to him working as a designer on a number of stage shows, including the aforementioned Mlima’s Tale. Alston has been surrounded by friends and roommates also in the clothing business. Their apartments were filled with racks and racks of clothing, which Alston spent a year upcycling. Support from friends encouraged Alston to join a pop-up as a designer. His first commissioned piece was a sweatshirt, remade from an old vintage Nike hoodie. He joined it with a found tapestry and another sweatshirt. “My first real commissioned piece for somebody,” Alston said of the item. “And that’s when they were like, ‘Oh you actually have a good eye for this. You could definitely take this somewhere.’” Alston said he was worried about keeping up with the other artists around him when he first started selling his wares at pop-ups, but quickly discovered that he just needed to keep up with demand. He now works at least two pop-ups every month. His professional instagram, @fresh.prince.fits, is full of images of his best designs: jackets, pants, sweatshirts, shorts. Each piece is unique and a combination of original pieces and

new fabrics and designs. Alston doesn’t feel he has a set process. “There are designers I really admire and think do incredible work, but for me, each piece is a lot more about what can be made out of what I’ve had in that moment. It’s harder to take inspiration from actual designers,” he said. His process is really improvised. “Each piece is unique and extremely different from the rest,” he said. Alston prides himself on not having a specific niche, rather being a freeflow artist. For him, it’s more about the act of discovering and renewing a piece. “I like the idea that each thing is so unique because of where its blemishes are.” As a big fan of the show for which his business is named, Alston enjoys being known locally as “The Fresh Prince.” But the moment Alston said he felt he’d really arrived as a designer came at one of his pop-ups two months into his young career. “I remember, looking across and noticing somebody wearing a shirt I made,” Alston said. “Oh man. Not only is that something I’ve created now existing in the world, but CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre turns 10 years old this month. For the last decade, the theater, located at 164 Church St. downtown, brought sold-out comedy-mystery performances to Charleston. Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre runs shows throughout the week and offers a la carte drinks and homemade desserts to enjoy during a show. Black Fedora also continues to include audience participation in its shows, so attendees may even be allowed to read a prepared script and take part in the action. Inspector NoClue’s Murder Mystery has been running for ten years; Sherlock’s Other Brother by a Southern Mother has been running for five years and Black Fedora keeps adding new stories like Mack Black, Ghost Detective and Murder at the Redneck Reunion. Black Fedora is run by local couple Sherry & Darryl Wade. Visit charlestonmysteries.com for showtimes, information about each show and to purchase tickets to what TripAdvisor considers one of the top things to do in Charleston. —Michael Smallwood

Palmetto Youth Choir holding auditions Palmetto Youth Choir, which provides choral music education and performance opportunities to students in grades 1-12, will hold open auditions for its inaugural season. The choir’s goals are to offer lessons on musicianship and performance skill, as well as perform concerts and community outreach. Tuition for the nine-month program is $720 for students in grades 1-6 and $990 for students in grades 7-12. Auditions for prospective members will be held Aug. 12-13 at the Baxter-Patrick James Island Library. Those interested in auditioning must submit a registration form and choose an audition time slot. Virtual auditions are also available. For more information and to register, visit palmettoyouthchoir.com. —MS For daily updates from Charleston’s art world, check out the Culture section at charlestoncitypaper.com.

Unbound Ballet Project leaves nothing to chance By Michael Smallwood Crystal Wellman is fascinated by the idea of games of chance. In fact, rock-paper-scissors was one of the inspirations for her upcoming project: Unbound Ballet Project’s Chance, which is set for August 20 at The Refinery. “I became kind of obsessed with the idea of chance,” said Wellman, director of Unbound Ballet Project. “And I just was kind of researching stuff.” Games of chance existed about as far back as human history stretches, with some of the earliest known formalized games found in ancient China. Rock-paper-scissors dates back to the Han Dynasty of China, as early as 206 BC. The human need to rely on chance became the inspiration for Wellman’s new showcase. “People sometimes have faith or they believe in a system or moral code and how at the end of the day things are unjust, kind of randomly always going on,” Wellman said of Chance’s theme. “How hard you try, sometimes it doesn’t matter. Lots of different things occur. I just find this human quality, or circumstance we find ourselves in, really interesting.” As such, much of Chance is left to, well, chance. While Wellman is choreographing

the show for her team of professional dancers, most local and some from Charlotte and Maryland, she is leaving certain elements to the whims of improvisation. “There will be some of that element in the show. Some element of not knowing exactly who’s going to dance what and so it’ll be fun for the performer and hopefully the audience,” said Wellman. Chance will run roughly 40 minutes and consist of four or five main pieces. But the overall show is meant to meld together, blurring the lines between one piece and the next. Unbound has frequently used this style of continuous performance without stops and starts, most recently in last summer’s Piccolo Spoleto offering It Never Changes. Wellman collaborated with multiple artists for this project. DJ Moldy Brain will handle music for the evening. Festivities begin at 6 p.m., with DJ Moldy Brain playing tracks for fun to set the ambiance. Audiences can grab drinks from craft beer collective The Whale and food from The Big Tent, venues that are a part of the newly opened Refinery entertainment hub, before things kick off properly. The performance of Chance begins as the sun starts to set, with DJ Moldy Brain transitioning to the

soundtrack for the performance. “He’ll also be doing some improvisation,” Wellman said. “He’ll have the freedom to play kind of whatever he wants and make some music right on the spot.” This means the dance performances themselves will have an added element of chance. Having an improvisational element is unique for recitals and large scale performances of this type. Most of the performers are members of Palmetto City Ballet during the regular season, and make up Unbound Ballet Project during the summer months. The ensemble of Chance includes Victoria Bevil, Amanda Lane Evans, Vivian LaCerda, Alexander Widner Lieberman, Isaac Martinez, Lauren Martinez, Elizabeth McDuffie, Natasha Nast and Sarah Walborn, along with Wellman. Visual artist Jennifer Padilla is also collaborating on the production. Unbound teamed up with the painter to work on set design, which will be painted using physical bodies and movement. This painting session will be filmed ahead of time and screened during the show. “I’ve always worked with other artists or other local musicians off-and-on since I started Unbound four years ago,” said Wellman of working with Padilla and DJ Moldy Brain. The goal is to continue that tradition into the future with further CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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it was something that somebody chose to wear to one of these events. Events that people normally want to look good for, want to put on a good outfit for. So it was just so incredible and so gratifying to think that something I made was important enough to somebody and special enough to somebody to want to share it with the world in this way. And more specifically with the community in this way. “Not to mention there was not a single person around wearing anything like it. So it really was a little validation for the work I was doing as well.” Moving forward, Alston is hoping to expand the business. A website, freshprincefits.com, will be coming in the next few months, with Alston hoping to not only sell what he’s been working on but take on more commissions from customers to work on items that are completely original for each person. “I love the idea of people being able to wear their story,” Alston said. “So I can take clothing that is from their lives, that has important meaning to them, and incorporate it into their everyday favorite sweatshirt. So now this piece that they’re wearing, not only is it one of a kind, but it’s specific to them and tells the world a little bit about who they are.”

Unbound projects. Wellman is particularly excited about performing at The Refinery for this show, a newly opened complex that looks to host artistic events both indoors and in its outdoor amphitheater. Unbound, following the pandemic-era necessity of performing outdoors, has stuck with that trend out of artistic choice. “We are still performing in an outdoor space, even though we don’t have to,” Wellman said. “I just really liked this new space they’ve built. I love that part of town where it’s industrial and it’s a little different than what people see as the picturesque Charleston. It’s a little more reality for a lot of people who live here. And I think there’s a lot of beauty in that: Combining the arts with that industrial.” Unbound Ballet Project started as a way to supplement the performances of Wellman and her fellow dancers, but Wellman hopes the company will begin to produce more work in the near future. With ambitious and exciting plans like this show, it doesn’t seem like she’s leaving much up to chance. Chance will take place at The Refinery Aug. 20 at sundown. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at chscp.co/unbound-chance.

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How the owner of the Recovery Room recovered By Andy Brack

Charleston dive bar owner Chris DiMattia is reminded of his hometown area every day thanks to the single phone land line in a house he rented as a student at the College of Charleston.

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This was before cell phones became ubiquitous. The shared downtown home in the late 1990s had three occupants named Chris. DiMattia was the one from the Boston area. So when people phoned, they’d ask for “the one from Boston.” Soon, “Boston” became his nickname. These days, some people probably don’t realize his given name is Chris. But they know what he sells — and lots of it — Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. DiMattia’s Recovery Room Tavern on King Street sells more cans of PBR than any other bar in the country. At one point, it sold more PBR overall than anywhere else in the world, but that was changed by the pandemic and tourists who have gentrified the drink selections at the bar. People used to order PBR and a shot of bourbon, he said. Now they may order a Jager Bomb (a shot of Jagermeister and Red Bull), a vodka and Red Bull or some other drink of the moment favored by AirBnB visitors. The Recovery Room continues to be filled with lots of regulars, DiMattia explained but that’s slowly changing, like everything else. “The working-class crowd that was our bread and butter for so long can no longer afford to live downtown,” he said.

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Just as the pandemic hit, DiMattia and his wife, Kelli, and their two children moved into an older 3,200-square-foot Mount Pleasant home with a view to die for. Nestled in the quiet Bayview Shores neighborhood, it overlooks Shem Creek and the Charleston harbor. It’s relaxing to sit on indoor-outdoor sofas on a covered back deck and watch the maritime traffic — sailboats, motorboats and huge container cargo ships that steam to and from the Port of Charleston. A sea breeze gently pushes mosquitoes away.

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THE LOWDOWN ON CHRIS DIMATTIA Age: 43. Birthplace: Quincy, Massachusetts. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, College of Charleston, 2002. Current profession: Entrepreneur and owner, Recovery Room Tavern, 685 King St., Charleston. Family: Wife, Kelli, and two children. Number of concrete gorillas guarding his home: One, “Sasquatch.”

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Favorite thing to do outside of work: “I really get into things.” Past passions: Beard-growing, video games, pinball, curling, ice hockey and weightlifting. Favorite cocktail or beverage: Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.

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After graduating from the College of Charleston in 2002, DiMattia returned to the Boston area for a year to work. During the daytime, he worked at a marina. In the evenings, he worked as a bar-back at a strip club. All the while, he socked away money. It wasn’t too long before he realized he wanted to be back in Charleston. He returned a year after graduating and spent four years doing more hard work — at Moe’s Crosstown as a bartender plus valet parking cars at other times. DiMattia freely admits he is obsessivecompulsive, “a bull that keeps plugging away.” At that point in his life, he worked almost every day. He was making really good money. By 2007, DiMattia left Charleston to spend six months traveling the world, from Bangkok to Barcelona. He wasn’t sure what the future held. But as fate had it, DiMattia had become friends with the owner of an unoccupied former club on King Street. She gave him the keys. In 2008, the building became the Recovery Room at a time when the city of Charleston “was desperate in that area” for economic rebirth.

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Something people would be surprised to learn about you: “I can’t swim. I sink. I’m just not very good. Now, I can tread water. I’ve had two in-ground pools, but made sure the deep end was just 5 feet.”

Five drinks always in the house: “Water, milk, PBR, white wine and random beer people want me to try.” Favorite foods to eat: Meatloaf with gravy; chocolate chip ice cream. Five foods always in the refrigerator: Eggs, yogurt pops, cheese sticks, berries, grapes — all stuff for kids. Favorite food to cook: “My favorite food to cook is going out to eat.” Five favorite local restaurants: Cru Cafe, Bistronomy by Nico, Muse, Red’s Ice House, D’Allesandro’s Pizza. Three people (alive or dead) you’d like to dine with: New England Patriots General Manager Bill Belichick, Clint Eastwood and Ben Franklin. What meal would you want served to you for your last supper: Prime rib from TBonz, PBR and the brownie sundae from Kaminsky’s. DiMattia said opening a bar felt comfortable because of his experience and the fact that his parents often took the kids to Massachusetts bars and clubs as they socialized with neighbors. “There’s just something about the energy at a bar that I’ve wanted to be part of,” he said. The Recovery Room was profitable, DiMattia said, from its first day. It didn’t hurt that he did what he’d always done — work, work and work. “Back then, I bartended six nights a week,” he remembered. He also washed dishes, swept floors, hosted trivia and more. “I never opened the Recovery Room for the money,” the business owner said. “I opened it for the reliable income stream to buy the real estate.” Next? He’s slowed down now on some of the houseflipping and now is developing a new bar concept. Surely, it will be a place where people will be able to (wait for it) recover in a new way.

Tattoos: 4. Secret vice: Chocolate chip cookies from Harris Teeter. Guilty pleasure: Collecting Nintendo 64 video game cartridges. Favorite musicians: Al Green, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder. Childhood hero: Bobby Orr. Pet peeve: “People who aren’t polite.” Philosophy: “Follow the Golden Rule — treat people the way you want to be treated.” Your advice for someone new to Charleston: “Try to live downtown and try to get to know some of your older neighbors. They might get you to realize what a great place this is.”

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The home’s first floor has a separate mother-in-law suite set apart from a comfortable sitting room, dining room and spacious kitchen, replete with a beer refrigerator. Inside it is always-present PBR as well as an array of other beers that distributors want the businessman to sample, hoping he’ll carry them in his bar. The home’s regular refrigerator includes food mostly for his children. DiMattia insists that he can’t — or doesn’t — cook and generally goes out for food, unless he munches on cereal in the mornings. You can peek between the front and back of the house through cool, open wooden stairs. Upstairs are bedrooms for his 5-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter, as well as a remodeled master bedroom where he and his wife have a million-dollar view of the harbor. In a large basement is a storage area, entertainment room, a place for video games and a small bedroom. On the day we visited, a workman was making outside improvements. Through the years, DiMattia has had lots of construction crews around. He has invested in homes on an ongoing basis in transitioning neighborhoods. His crews upfitted them and then flipped them or rented them. “I’ve bought and sold about 40 homes now,” he said, adding they’ve been in James Island, Charleston, North Charleston, Hanahan and Ladson.

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Quite often at Roadside Blooms, new customers will come in who have just moved to the area to rebuild or add to their indoor plant collection. We love learning about where they are from, what brought them here, and what plants they were able to bring and what plants were tough to leave behind. They all have stories and their faces light up Reale when they talk about their plant collection and those on their bucket list. Frequently, we are asked how transplants can meet other plant-minded people so they can begin creating their new community here.

Opportunities for plant-minded connections

There’s something so innocent about connecting with others over a shared love of plants. Discussions of plant care, plant issues, dream plants, plant sales, propagation techniques and more break down any barriers to otherwise connecting. Facebook groups are plentiful when it comes to locals exchanging ideas. My favorites include Lowcountry Plant Hobbyists and Lowcountry Plant Swap. In these groups, people are kind and encouraging. There is no judgment on these pages and I’ve seen really beautiful connections happen. One example: Years ago someone lost their whole indoor collection due to a house fire. People came out of the woodwork to offer cuttings and whole plants to help them restart their collection acknowledging that plants do, in fact, make people happy and can help heal from traumatic

events such as losing everything in a fire. Plant swaps organized on these pages typically happen on a single day where people bring a plant to the event, can pick a plant and meet other people. There are other swaps like this one organized and hosted by Park Circle resident Glenn Cabaley — a hand-painted kiosk that’s a take-a-plant, leave-a-plant opportunity. If there’s not one of these in your neck of the woods, why not start one? There also are Facebook garden clubs in many neighborhoods and parts of town sharing tips and plants for the outdoors. A quick search will offer nearby options.

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Newcomers frequently comment on how different the flora are here and how different it would be to start a garden in terms of planting times and seasonality.

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If you are looking to start a garden here and the climate is different from what you are used to, we highly recommend Rita’s Roots Garden Grower’s Club. It is packed with so much content, opportunities to ask questions and chances to connect with a members’-only page that will help you start gardening like a Lowcountry native. Rita can also be hired for at-home assessments, consultations and even help build your vision. The Charleston Horticultural Society, founded in 1999, offers a lecture series, native plant sale event and an informative newsletter that tells you what you should be doing in your garden that month.

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There are lots of opportunities for single-event indoor plant workshops. In

addition to Roadside Blooms offerings that are held in-shop and at local breweries, Plant House in Mount Pleasant offers interactive workshops and walk-in DIY terrarium building. Abide a While also offers workshops of all kinds almost year round. Whether you are new to the area or were born here, it’s never too late to engage with your community and to meet new friends. Plant communities are filled with kind and encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds and would be a great place to build new friendships. Toni Reale is the owner of Roadside Blooms, a unique flower and plant shop in Park Circle in North Charleston. It specializes in weddings, events and everyday deliveries using nearly 100% American- and locally grown blooms. Online at www.roadsideblooms.com. 4610 Spruill Ave., Suite 102, North Charleston.

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In the span of just a few years, Bar Rollins went from a hopeful hypothetical to a living, breathing wine bar. And though his proprietary role is a new one, co-owner Chris Rollins has always been a consummate host. For years prior to the bar’s opening, the Charleston native and his wife, photographer Lizzy Rollins, were known to throw regular dinner parties at their Wagener Terrace home. Around a long wooden table, guests from various circles would dig into dishes family-style, filling their glasses with natural wine from the likes of Monarch and Graft. The premise was simple, and not entirely unlike the scene at the newly opened bar — good wine, good company and hosts with genuine enthusiasm for bringing people together. Today, Bar Rollins delivers a similar brand of hospitality. The bar is focused on natural wine, a growing movement toward organic or biodynamic grapes cultivated without chemicals and minimal intervention in the cellar. With 10 or so bottles on nightly rotation, the Jackson Street haunt also serves a limited menu of savory snacks, including Butcher & Bee baguettes with butter and whipped Counter Cheese Caves sheep’s milk cheese with potato chips for dipping. Throughout the space, patrons rub elbows at cozy, candlelit tables, and from behind the bar, the staff give enthusiastic endorsements of the evening’s selections. So how did Rollins go from a casual aficionado to the owner of Charleston’s latest hotspot? It began in part with an Instagram account, started in jest nearly three years ago. The couple posted about what they

were drinking at home, whether alone on their porch or surrounded by friends. Hints often accompanied the posts suggesting that “Bar Rollins” might someday become something real. “We started telling people we were going to do it, mostly as a joke,” Rollins said. In the fall of 2019, however, the couple visited the wine bar Chambre Noir during a trip to Paris, and something shifted. “We talked to who I Rollins assumed was the bartender, but turned out to be the owner, Oliver,” he said. “This guy was in his early 20s, and he owned this amazing bar. I assumed you had to be like 60 and a millionaire to own anything. It hit me then that this could be attainable for someone who was young, or didn’t come from money.” A mutual friend connected Rollins in early 2020 to Jess Vande Werken, the designer and brand strategist who would soon become his business partner. “Lizzy and I had this idea, and it turned out Jess had been thinking about something similar,” Rollins said. Just as the duo was feeling some momentum, the pandemic hit, putting their plans for a real-life bar on hold. Still, the Instagram account stayed active with updates on the bottle du jour, and eventually, rumblings of something exciting to come. “When vaccines started happening, we started thinking about hosting a pop-up,” Rollins said. “Our friend Evan Gaudreau (the 2019 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist for Rising Star Chef of the Year)

offered to do it with us, and it just kind of spiraled from there.” That first event, hosted at babas on cannon in April 2021, was a huge hit, drawing upwards of 200 people — a shock to the Bar Rollins crew. “We did not expect anything like that,” Rollins laughed. “That energy just kind of kept going, one pop-up after another.” Several wildly successful events later, held at spots like Munkle Brewing Co. and The Daily, news broke in January that Bar Rollins would be opening a brick and mortar on the Eastside. The space, conceived with help from local architects and designers Evan Smith González and Diego A. González, drew inspiration from bars the owners had visited and loved, from New York and Asheville, N.C. to Paris and Copenhagen. As far as the pitfalls of first-time business ownership, the team cites a solid support system. “In Charleston, there’s a great community of people to lean on when you have questions,” Rollins said. “Being able to look to other bars and wine shops and restaurants has helped so much.” Rollins is behind the bar most nights these days, relishing his new role. “The reason you get into this is really to teach others about it, to share it,” he said. “We love hosting people, and we love natural wine, so having a space to do both is the dream.” While a far cry from its jocular origins, there’s still a good-natured ease to Rollins’ approach. “We’re trying not to take ourselves too seriously,” he said. “For now, we just hope people keep coming out, drinking good wine and filling the seats.” Bar Rollins is located at 194 Jackson St. Open Thurs.–Mon. 4-10 p.m. Instagram: @barrollins.

Spice Palette is the newest Indian cuisine restaurant in Charleston. Find authentic contemporary food and drinks at 1220 Ben Sawyer Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. The extensive menu has options for people of all diets, with special sections for vegetarians and vegans, as well as gluten free offerings. Find traditional menu items like biryani or tandoor, or try something different like the Shrimp Saag — shrimp cooked in mild puree spinach, cream, spices, tomato and ginger — or the Fish in Banana Leaf Special — marinated fish (choice of mahi mahi or salmon) wrapped in banana leaves with south Indian spices. Spice Palette is open Tues.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-9:30 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-10 p.m., Sat. 12-2:30 p.m. and 4:30-10 p.m. and Sun. 12-2:30 p.m. and 4:30-9 p.m. —Michael Pham

The Daily thanks teachers with free drinks Downtown cafe The Daily is celebrating teachers before the school year kicks off. From Aug. 8-14, The Daily is offering all teachers and school employees a free drink of their choice when they show school identification. The Daily is located at 652 King St. and open daily from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. —MP

Charlestowne Hotel to open first F&B concept Charlestowne Hotel is opening its first food and beverage standalone concept, Gingerline, expected to open late August. Gingerline will feature lively cocktails and coastal-inspired menu with Latin and South American influence like ceviche and chicken skewers. The restaurant will be located in the Charleston Historic District at 55 South Market St. For more information, head to gingerlinechs.com. —MP

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Cornette Cole, Petitioner vs. Daisy Grant Pender, Gloria Grant Smith, Deborah Grant Kyles, Yolanda Grant Green, Algernon Wright, Redante Wright, Tamera Henderson Wright, Bernard Christopher Henderson, Tennile Grant, Dhmir Grant, Garis Grant, Rashard Simmons, Gary W. Grant, a minor over the age of 14 years, Destinee Parker, Pilar Richardson, a minor under the age of 14 years Amir Camya Bey, a minor under the age of 14 years, Rashida Graham, and Christian Wrong, minors over the age of 14 years, and Rushard Grant, if they be alive, JOHN DOE, AND JANE DOE, whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating the unknown heirs, devisees, distributees, issue, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns of the above named Respondents, if they or any of them be dead; and of Bernard Grant, Gary Carl Grant, Stephen Rickey Grant, Avis Elaine Grant, aka Aliyah Amira Bey and Rushard Omar Grant, all deceased; and MARY ROE AND RICHARD ROE, whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, persons under disability, incompetents, imprisoned, or those persons in the military, if any; and also all other persons, known or whose true names are unknown, claiming any right, title, interest in, or lien upon the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Respondents. AMENDED SUMMONS YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to Answer the Amended Petition in this action, the original of which has been filed in the Probate Court for Charleston County on the 1st day of July, 2022, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon Barry I. Baker, at his office at One Carriage Lane, Bldg. H, Post Office Box 31265, Charleston, SC 29417. Your Answer must be served on the Petitioner at

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by an Order dated the 14th day of July 2022, and on file in the Office of the Probate Court for Charleston County, JEFFREY C. MOORE, Esquire, whose office address is One Carriage Lane, Building H, 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29407, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for Rashida Graham and Christian Wrong, minors over the age of 14 years, and Rushard Grant, if they be alive, if any; and also all other persons, known or whose true names are unknown, claiming any right, title, interest in, or lien upon the real estate described in the Amended Petition herein; such appointment to become absolute unless the said Respondents 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; it is further NOTICE OF HEARING TO RESPONDENTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a HEARING has been scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., to be held in the probate Court for Charleston County, located at the Charleston County Historic Courthouse, 84 Broad Street, Second Floor, probate Court Courtroom, Charleston, SC 29401. The purpose for the hearing is to request Cornette Cole be appointed Personal Representative for the Estate of Edith Toomer Grant, aka, Edith T. Grant PLEASE BE PRESENT IF SO MINDED. BAKER & VARNER, LLC Barry I. Baker, Esquire - Bar #482 bbaker@bakerlawsc.com One Carriage Lane Bldg. H~PO Box 31265 Charleston, SC 29417-1265 P 843- 766-9007 / F 843-766-1295 ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER Date: July 26, 2022

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2021-CP-10-03280 U.S. Bank National Association, as indenture trustee, for the holders of the CIM Trust 2021-NR1, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2021-NR1, Plaintiff, v. Any heirs-at-law or devisees of Sonia McNeil, deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons or entities entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons or entities with any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as Richard Roe; and any unknown minors, incompetent or imprisoned person, or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe; Any heirs-at-law or devisees of Tony Moses McNeil a/k/a Tony M. McNeil a/k/a Tony Louis McNeil, deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons or entities entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons or entities with any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the

United States of America, being a class designated as Richard Roe; and any unknown minors, incompetent or imprisoned person, or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe; Tony Louis McNeil, Jr.; Any heirs-at-law or devisees of Emmanuel R. McNeil, deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons or entities entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons or entities with any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as Richard Roe; and any unknown minors, incompetent or imprisoned person, or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe; Raqyhia A. McNeil; Samantha Frazier, Defendant(s). SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-inEquity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto. 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 Tony Moses McNeil to Beneficial Mortgage Co. of South

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, more particularly described in the said Mortgage and are more commonly described as: All that part, parcel and piece of land indicated as Lot 6A on a plat of land located on Scott Hill Road, James Island, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County on August 9, 1994 in Book EA at Page 158. This being the same property conveyed to Tony Moses McNeil by Deed of Distribution for the Estate of Moses McNeil dated August 11, 1994 and recorded August 11, 1994 in Book N246 at Page 661 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. TMS No. 334-11-00-016 Property Address: 1610 Nathaniel Drive Charleston, SC 29412 NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on July 16, 2021. ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the filed Petition for Appointment of Kelley Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad Litem for unknown minors, and persons who may be under a disability, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has consented to said appointment. FURTHER upon reading the filed Petition for Appointment of Kelley Woody, Esquire as Attorney for any unknown Defendants who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, and may be, as such, entitled to the benefits of the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act, and any amendments thereto, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has consented to act for and represent said Defendants, it is ORDERED that Kelley Woody, P.O. Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all unknown minors and all unknown persons who may be under a disability, all of whom may have or claim to have some interest or claim to the real property commonly known as 1610 Nathaniel Drive, Charleston, SC 29412; that he is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendants, unless said Defendants, or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for said Defendants. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Kelley Woody, P.O. Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Attorney for any unknown Defendants who are, or may be, in the Military Service of the United States of America and as such are entitled to the benefits of the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act aka Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940, and any amendments thereto, to represent and protect the interest of said Defendants,

AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED That a copy of this Order shall be forth with served upon said Defendants by publication in Charleston City Paper, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons and Notice of Filing of Complaint in the above entitled action. Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone (803) 454-3540 Fax (803) 454-3541 Attorneys for Plaintiff

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO.: 2022-CP-10-02799 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, v. Any heirs-at-law or devisees of Laverne A. Simmons, deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons or entities entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons or entities with any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as Richard Roe; and any unknown minors, incompetent or imprisoned person, or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe.; Chymika Allen a/k/a, Chymika Allen-Green; Tamara McNeil; County of Charleston; Larry Simmons; LaShelle Simmons-White; Kimberly Edmonds; SC Housing Corp.; Republic Finance, LLC; South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, Defendant(s). SUMMONS AND NOTICES (Non-Jury) FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices at 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by Attorney for Plaintiff. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference or the Court may issue a general Order of Reference of this action to a Master-inEquity/Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that under the provisions of S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of rents contained in the

referenced Mortgage is perfected and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that all rents shall be payable directly to it by delivery to its undersigned attorneys from the date of default. In the alternative, Plaintiff will move before a judge of this Circuit on the 10th day after service hereof, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, for an Order enforcing the assignment of rents, if any, and compelling payment of all rents covered by such assignment directly to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be based upon the original Note and Mortgage herein and the Complaint attached hereto. 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 Laverne A. Simmons to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee, for Wachovia Bank, N.A. dated February 25, 2002 and recorded on March 5, 2002 in Book Z398 at Page 250, in the Charleston County Registry (hereinafter, “Mortgage”). Thereafter, the Mortgage was transferred to the Plaintiff herein by assignment and/or corporate merger. 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, more particularly described in the said Mortgage and are more commonly described as: ALL that piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Charleston County, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 34, Block L, Brentwood Subdivision, as shown on corrected plat made by E.M. Seabrook, Jr., surveyor, dated November, 1962, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book N, Page 156; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, more or less buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear. This being the same property conveyed to Laverne A. Simmons by Quit Claim Deed of Betty J. Wright dated February 25, 2002 and recorded March 5, 2002 in Book X398 at Page 913 and also by Confirmatory Deed dated February 25, 2002 and recorded March 27, 2002 in Book E401 at Page 68 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. TMS No. 411-05-00-131 Property Address: 2640 Orchid Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405 NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint, Cover Sheet for Civil Actions and Certificate of Exemption from ADR in the above entitled action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on June 22, 2022. A Notice of Foreclosure Intervention was also filed in the Clerk of Court’s Office. ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the filed Petition for Appointment of Kelley Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad Litem for unknown minors, and persons who may be under a disability, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has consented to said appointment. FURTHER upon reading the filed Petition for Appointment of Kelley Woody, Esquire as Attorney for any unknown Defendants who

may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, and may be, as such, entitled to the benefits of the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act, and any amendments thereto, and it appearing that Kelley Woody, Esquire has consented to act for and represent said Defendants, it is ORDERED that Kelley Woody, P.O. Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all unknown minors and all unknown persons who may be under a disability, all of whom may have or claim to have some interest or claim to the real property commonly known as 2640 Orchid Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405; that he is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendants, unless said Defendants, or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for said Defendants. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Kelley Woody, P.O. Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed Attorney for any unknown Defendants who are, or may be, in the Military Service of the United States of America and as such are entitled to the benefits of the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act aka Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940, and any amendments thereto, to represent and protect the interest of said Defendants, AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be forth with served upon said Defendants by publication in Charleston City Paper, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons and Notice of Filing of Complaint in the above entitled action. Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone (803) 454-3540 Fax (803) 454-3541 Attorneys for Plaintiff

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 2021-CP-10-05725 DS Investment Properties, LLC, Plaintiff, -versusMary Banaszewski, deceased, her heirs and assigns and all other persons claiming under or through the heirs and assigns of Mary Banaszewski, deceased, collectively designated as JOHN DOE, and any such persons who are minors or other disability or members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as contemplated by the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Relief Act, 1940, as Amended collectively, designated as RICHARD ROE, and all persons entitled to claim under or through any of them; also Lisa Zbierski, Anderson Brothers Bank; and also all persons claiming any right, title or interest in the real estate described as TMS #351-14-00-109 Defendants NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE OF DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County dated July 19, 2022, in the case of DS Investment Properties, LLC, the Plaintiff, against Mary Banaszewski, deceased, her heirs and assigns and all other persons claiming under or through the heirs and assigns of Mary Banaszewski, deceased, collectively designated as JOHN DOE, and any such persons who are minors or other disability or

members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as contemplated by the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Relief Act, 1940, as Amended collectively, designated as RICHARD ROE, and all persons entitled to claim under or through any of them; also Lisa Zbierski, Anderson Brothers Bank; and also all persons claiming any right, title or interest in the real estate described as TMS #351-14-00109, the Defendant, under Case No.2021-CP-20-00441, I, the undersigned will offer for sale at public outcry to the highest bidder, Public Service Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on September 6, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. the following described real property, to-wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in St. Andrews Parish, Charleston County, South Carolina, and shown and designated as Lot 999 a/k/a Building Envelope right 999 on a plat entitled, “Corrected Plat to Add Page 2 to Book DF, Page 070 Dated April 24, 2006 by RJ Sample PE, RLS, Showing the Subdivision of TMS 351-14-00-030 1001 Rochelle Avenue Lot 14 of PT Tract Tiger Swamp, St. Andrews Parish, Charleston County, South Carolina Owned by John Hendrix, Bernard Arnold and Victor Hayes Being Subdivided into Lots 999, 997, 995, 993, 991, 989, 987, 985” prepared by Robert J. Sample, PE, RLS, #61354, dated April 24, 2006, last revised April 27, 2006, and recorded May 15, 2006 in Plat Book DF at Page 99 in the RMC Office for Charleston County, South Carolina. TMS #351-14-00-109 Property Address: 999 Rochelle Avenue Charleston SC NOTE: As no Deficiency Judgment was granted, the bidding will not remain open for a period of thirty (30) days and compliance with the bid shall be made thirty (30) days after the sale. TERMS OF SALE: Cash purchaser to pay for deed and revenue stamps; the successful bidder will be required to deposit the sum of five (5%) percent of amount of bid as evidence of good faith or bid will not be accepted and the premises will be immediately resold. The balance of the bid needs to be paid at a rate of 5.00 % (percent) interest until compliance with the bid has been made. The Plaintiff does not warrant their title searches to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. s/ J. Chris Lanning J. CHRIS LANNING SC BAR #73957 ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF BRUSH LAW FIRM 12-A CARRIAGE LANE CHARLESTON, SC 29407 MIKELL R. SCARBOROUGH MASTER-IN-EQUITY FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY July 22, 2022

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS IN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE # 2022-CP-10-01675 Brinkley Alexander McArver, Plaintiff, -versusEast Estates Group, LLC, Bank of America, N.A. and all persons claiming under or through the heirs or devisees of East Estates Group, LLC, collectively designated as JOHN DOE, and any such persons who are Minors or other disability, or members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as contemplated by the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Relief Act, 1940, as Amended collec-

tively designated as RICHARD ROE, and all persons entitled to claim under or through East Estates Group, LLC, also all persons claiming any right, title or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein. TMS #s 309-13-00-268, 269 and 270. Defendants. NOTICE OF HEARING It appearing that this matter has been referred to the Honorable Mikell R. Scarborough, Master In Equity for Charleston County, South Carolina, to make appropriate findings of fact and conclusions of law with authority to enter a final judgment; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing in this matter has been scheduled and will be held on August 17, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., at the Charleston County Courthouse, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina. BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A. s/ J. Chris Lanning J. Chris Lanning clanning@brushlawfirm.com 12-A Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 766-5576 - Phone (843) 766-9152 - Fax Charleston, South Carolina July 20, 2022

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS IN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE # 2022-CP-10-01502 Jamie Mascarin, Plaintiff, -versusEast Estates Group, LLC, and all persons claiming under or through the heirs or devisees of East Estates Group, LLC, collectively designated as JOHN DOE, and any such persons who are Minors or other disability, or members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as contemplated by the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Relief Act, 1940, as Amended collectively designated as RICHARD ROE, and all persons entitled to claim under or through East Estates Group, LLC, also all persons claiming any right, title or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein. TMS # 309-13-00-267, Defendants. NOTICE OF HEARING It appearing that this matter has been referred to the Honorable Mikell R. Scarborough, Master In Equity for Charleston County, South Carolina, to make appropriate findings of fact and conclusions of law with authority to enter a final judgment; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing in this matter has been scheduled and will be held on August 17, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., at the Charleston County Courthouse, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina. BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A. s/ J. Chris Lanning J. Chris Lanning 12-A Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 766-5576 - Phone (843) 766-9152 - Fax clanning@brushlawfirm.com Charleston, South Carolina July 20, 2022

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2022-DR-10-0906 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS MICHELLE THOMPSON AND HASKELL CHILDERS, DEFEN-

DANTS. IN THE INTEREST OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2021. TO DEFENDANT: MICHELLE THOMPSON YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint for termination of your parental rights in and to the minor child in this action, the original of which has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County 100 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401, on the 31 day of March, 2022, a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request; and to serve a copy of your answer to the complaint upon the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff at 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405 within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time stated, the plaintiff will apply for judgment by default against the defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint. Newton Howle, SC Bar# 2729, 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405. 843-953-9625.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2022-DR-10-1540 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS TESSA GILES-CRESSON AND LUKE WHITFIELD, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2020. TO DEFENDANT: LUKE WHITFIELD YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on May 31, 2022. 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 Attorney, Mary Templeton, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, S.C. 29405 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Mary Templeton, SC Bar #105336, 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405. (843) 953-9625.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2022-DR-10-1000 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS TAMMESHA RAY-GRAHAM & ANTHONY PRINCE, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTEREST OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2020. TO DEFENDANT: ANTHONY PRINCE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint for termination of your parental rights in and to the minor child in this action, the original of which has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, 100 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401, on the 11th day of April, 2022, a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request; and to serve a copy of your answer to the complaint upon the undersigned

attorney for the Plaintiff at 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405 within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time stated, the plaintiff will apply for judgment by default against the defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint. Mary Lee Briggs, SC Bar# 101535, 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405. 843-953-9625.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2021-DR- 10-3691 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS SABRINA Z. GREY, TERESA R. GREY, DAVID GREY & HAROLD POWEL, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2009 TO DEFENDANT: HAROLD POWELL YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on December 17, 2021. 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 Attorney, Regina Parvin Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Regina Parvin SC Bar # 65393, 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 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 else thereafter such claims shall be and are forever barred. Estate of: ANNETTE LIGHTHART SNYDER 2022-ES-10-0525 DOD: 02/23/22 Pers. Rep: SHERYL S. MATTHEWS PO BOX 12474 CHARLESTON, SC 29422 Patty: M. JEAN LEE, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401 ************ Estate of: CLEMENTIA RUTLEDGE EDWARDS 2022-ES-10-1090 DOD: 05/27/22 Pers. Rep: HOWARD D. EDWARDS, JR. 552 OVERSEER RETREAT MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464 Atty: DAVID H. KUNES, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401 ************ Estate of: MARCUS DEVON BRYANT 2022-ES-10-1092 DOD: 03/29/22 Pers. Rep: CYNTHIA R. RICHARDSON PO BOX 15, HOLLYWOOD, SC 29449 Atty: BERT G. UTSEY, III, ESQ. 2 AMHERST ST.

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Carolina dated August 3, 2005 and recorded on August 5, 2005 in Book G548 at Page 094, in the Charleston County Registry (hereinafter, “Mortgage”). Thereafter, the Mortgage was transferred to the Plaintiff herein by assignment and/or corporate merger.

CHARLESTON, SC 29403 ************ Estate of: LASONYA MAROON JOHNSON 2022-ES-10-1100 DOD: 06/01/22 Pers. Rep: LATEBRIE VONNE’ JOHNSON 3270 RIVER RD. JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455 Atty: ELAINE JENKINS, ESQ. PO BOX 364 JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29457 ************ Estate of: MARGARET LOUISE BRANHAM 2022-ES-10-1114 DOD: 06/07/22 Pers. Rep: MICHAEL BRANHAM 1025 BIRCHDALE DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29412 ************ Estate of: NANCY A. SANDERS 2022-ES-10-1116 DOD: 01/08/22 Pers. Rep: CYNTHIA C. MEYER 1424 WATERSHADE CT. MT. PLEASANT, SC 29466 ************ Estate of: XIMENA GOMEZ RODRIGUEZ 2022-ES-10-1134 DOD: 06/17/22 Pers. Rep: ISMAEL GOMEZ FUENTES 7634 SELMA ST. NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29420 Atty: PHILIP BERLINSKY, ESQ. 2971 W. MONTAGUE AVE., #201 NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29418

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 else thereafter such claims shall be and are forever barred. Estate of: GREGORY SINCLAIR SMALLS, SR. 2022-ES-10-1162 DOD: 07/27/21 Pers. Rep: BETTY A. SMALLS 6 CARSON DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29407 Atty: ELAINE JENKINS, ESQ. PO BOX 364, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29457 ************ Estate of: ROBERT EDWARD LEE HOLT, III 2022-ES-10-1197 DOD: 04/14/22 Pers. Rep: DAVID H. KUNES 115 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401 Atty: ANDREW E. RHEA, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2022-CP-10-02566

PAUL B. BROWN, JR., EDMOND LESESNE, KATHY SASS-NELSON and GENEVA DAWSON, Plaintiffs, vs. MYRA S. SASS, TYRUS P. SASS, TERRELL K. SASS, DORETTE LESESNE, DERRICK LESESNE, THEODORA SELLERS-BROWN, VON LUCRETTIA SELLERSBUCKNER, ZACHARY SELLERS, MICHAEL T. SELLERS, VERVETTE M. SELLERS, E. LaSHAWN SELLERS also known as Ellen L. Sellers, THOMAS A. SELLERS, LaCRESHA BROWN, GENESHA BROWN, ROSE BROWN, JOHN DOE, adults, and RICHARD ROE, infants, insane persons, incompetents, and persons in the military service of The United States of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown person or persons or legal

entity of any kind, who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of any of the said Defendants, if any be deceased, and ROBERT MOULTRIE, ELLEN GRANT MOULTRIE, JAMES MOULTRIE, ISAAC GRANT, ANNA MOULTIE, ELLA MOULTRIE BROWN also known as Ella Moultrie Brown Perry, FRANCINE SELLERS also known as Francina Sellers, LILLIAN LESESNE, NATHANIEL BROWN, ROSALIE BROWN, ARTHUR H. SASS and ALLEN SELLERS, all of whom are deceased, and any and all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the parcels of real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein, Defendants.

assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of any of the deceased persons referenced in the caption above, and any and all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein; such appointment to become absolute unless the said defendants or someone in their behalf shall procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem on or before the thirtieth (30) day after the last publication of the Summons herein. John J. Dodds, III 858 Lowcountry Blvd. Suite 101 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (P) (843) 881-6530 john@cisadodds.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS

SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon John J. Dodds, III at his office located at 858 Lowcountry Blvd., Suite 101, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF FILING YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Lis Pendens, Notice and Complaint in the above action were filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on June 7, 2022. LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiffs against the Defendants to quiet title and partition by sale the real property described as follows: All that lot of land containing four (4) acres more or less, situate, lying and being in Christ Church Parish, Charleston County, state aforesaid. BUTTING AND BOUNDING North on land of Jack Robinson; East on William Grant land; South on Frazier tract; West on Frazier tract. Said four (4) acres being part of lot marked A of land purchased by Sam Dilligard from Thomas Heugeunin by deed recorded on June 21, 1875, in Book V-16, page 1, in R.M.C. Office of Charleston County. BEING the same property conveyed to Robert Moultrie by deed of Sam Dilligard, dated November 15, 1904, and recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Charleston County on November 30, 1906, in Book D-22, at Page 317. TMS #: 629-00-00-164 NOTICE TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI You will please take notice that by Consent Order filed in the Clerk’s Office on June 15, 2022, 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,

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Case No.: 2022-DR-10-1635 Blanca Adame, Plaintiff vs. Pedro M. Gonzalez, Defendant SUMMONS YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber, Margaret Fanning Horn, Esquire, Clore Law, LLC, at the address below, 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, Plaintiff 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. Charleston, South Carolina - This the 2 day of June, 2022. - - Margaret Fanning Horn (SC Bar No.: 7004) - 78 Ashley Point Dr, Suite 200 - Charleston, South Carolina 29407 -P: (843) 722-8070 - F: (843) 822-3022- meg@clorelaw.com ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF

ESTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE PROBATE COURT IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JAMES M. TENTION, SR. CASE NO: 2022-ES10-00763 IN THE PROBATE COURT NOTICE OF HEARING~ VIRTUAL HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO: KATHRYN M. COCKRILL, ESQUIRE, ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER P.O. BOX 12367 CHARLESTON, SC 29422 PETITIONER OR PETITIONER’S COUNSEL SHALL CAUSE NOTICE (PURSUANT TO SCPC SECTION 62-1-401) TO BE GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS OR THEIR ATTORNEYS. AS THE PETITIONER YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING A COURT REPORTER FOR THE HEARING THAT YOU HAVE REQUESTED. IF YOU NEED MORE THAN ONE HOUR ON YOUR CASE - YOU MUST NOTIFY THE CLERK OF COURT IMMEDIATELY. NOTIFICATION OF INVITATION FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OF THE HEARING SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THIS COURT TO PETITIONER’S COUNSEL ONE WEEK PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE SCHEDULED HEARING; AND ONCE RECEIVED, PETITIONER’S COUNSEL SHALL PROVIDE THIS NOTIFICATION

TO ALL PARTIES ENTITLED TO NOTICE OF SAME. ANY AND ALL PARTIES MAY ALSO REQUEST ATTENDANCE OF THE HEARING BY PHONE OR EMAIL COMMUNICATION TO SYDNEY FOWLER, ESQUIRE, LAW CLERK OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY PROBATE COURT, 843-958-5194, OR SFOWLER@CHARLESTONCOUNTY.ORG. DATE OF HEARING: SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 TIME: 11:00 A.M. ~ EASTERN STANDARD TIME PLACE: VIRTUAL HEARING for the Charleston County Probate Court Historic Courthouse, 84 Broad Street Charleston, South Carolina 29401 DESCRIPTION/SUBJECT MATTER: ON PETITIONER’S PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS. PREVIOUS HEARING DATE OF JULY 28, 2022 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THE ABOVE DATE AND TIME This 11 day of July, 2022 Signature: s/Irvin G. Condon Name: Irvin G. Condon Judge of Probate Address: 84 BROAD STREETTHIRD FLOOR CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 29401 Telephone: (843) 958-5030 Curtis Tention, Petitioner, Vs. Olivia Tention, James Tention, Jr., Marvin Tention, Martha TentionAbdul-Hameed, Hilda Tention, Michele Tention-Austin, and Constance Tention-Innis, Respondents. SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION TO THE Respondents abovenamed: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Petition for the Determination of Heirs, the original of which has been filed with the Charleston County Probate Court, 84 Broad Street, Third Floor, Charleston, SC 29401, on the 21st day of April 2022 and to serve a copy of your answer to Kathryn M. Cockrill, Esq. at the address of P.O. Box 12367, Charleston, SC 29422 within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this Summons and if you fail to answer the Petition for the Determination of Heirs within the time aforesaid, judgement by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition for Determination of Heirs. PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS PETITIONER: Curtis Tention DECEDENT: James Tention, Sr. DATE OF DEATH: July 8, 2009 NAMES OF POSSIBLE HEIRS: Olivia Tention, James Tention, Jr., Marvin Tention, Martha TentionAbdul-Hameed, Hilda Tention, Michele Tention-Austin, and Constance Tention-Innis. REASON FOR PETITION: To determine the heirs of James Tention, Sr. NOTICE OF VIRTUAL HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a virtual hearing on Petitioner’s Petition for Determination of Heirs has been scheduled in this matter for September 1, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. in the Charleston County Probate Court, 84 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Notification of invitation for virtual hearing shall be provided by this Court to Petitioner’s counsel one week prior to commencement of the scheduled hearing; and all parties may also request attendance of the hearing by phone or email communication to Sydney

Fowler, Esquire, Law Clerk of the Charleston County Probate Court (843)-958-5194 or SFowler@ charlestoncounty.org.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2020-CP-10-4790 Gaillard Smith, Latifah Sharif, Caroline Weaver, Herbert L. Smith, Susanna T. Smith, Carrie S. Hicks, Vermell Linda Freeman, Herman Smith, III, Olympia A. Smith, Walter Smith, Jr., Patrice Smith, Brenton Jenkins, Ben Joshua Heyward, and Terrance Jerome Smith, Plaintiffs, vs. JOHN DOE, AND JANE DOE, whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating the unknown heirs, devisees, distributes, issue, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns of the above named Defendants, if they or any of them be dead; and of Walter Smith, Herman Smith, Sr., Herman Smith, Jr., Walter Smith, Sr., and Martha Ann Smith Hayward, all Deceased; and MARY ROE AND RICHARD ROE, whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, persons under disability, incompetents, imprisoned, or those persons in the military, if any; and also all other persons, known or whose true names are unknown, claiming any right, title, interest in, or lien upon the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the Action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you and to serve a body of your anger to the said Complaint on their Attorney, Mark V. Evans, at his office, 147 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 202, Charleston, South Carolina 29142, within (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 the Action will apply to the court for the relief demand in the Complaint. YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the summons and Complaint in the above entitled action were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on October 30, 2020 and the Lis Pendens was filed on July 27, 2022. LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is pending in this Court upon Complaint of the abovenamed Plaintiff against the above-named Defendants, that said Action is brought under the provisions of the South Carolina Declaratory Judgement Act, Sections 15-53-10, et seq. Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, and under Section 15-6710, et. seq. for the purpose of obtaining a decree establishing the Plaintiff is the owner of the said property described in paragraph One (1) of the Plaintiff’s Complaint, and that the Defendants, their heirs, devisees and assigns have no interest, claim or estate in their lien upon the said property. That said property affected by said Complaint In this Action hereby commenced was, at the time of the commencement of this Action, and at the time of the filing of this Notice is described as follows: ALL that lot of land situate, lying and being in Johns Island School District No. 21,

measuring and containing 4.617 acres more or less, as shown on a plat made by Ashley Surveying, Inc. dated March 3, 1993, and revised July 29, 1994, and recorded in Plat Book DA, Page 173, in the ROD office for Charleston County. BEING a portion of the (10) acres, more or less, conveyed to Walter Smith by Deed of Elizabeth Doyle, dated January 3, 1944, and recorded in the ROD office for Charleston County in Book U039 at Page 640. TMS#: 318-00-00-056 GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Kerry Koon, Esquire, 147 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 203, Charleston, South Carolina 29412, by order of this Court Common Pleas dated July 29, 2022 and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina has been appointed Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for such of the Defendants herein as may be unknown infants, persons insane, or otherwise incompetent or under legal disability claiming any right, title, estate claim, interest in, or lean upon the property described in the Complaint herein, such appointment to become absolute unless they or someone on their behalf shall procure and Order appointing a Guardian ad Litem for such persons within (30) days after past publications of the Summons herin. s/Mark V.Evans Mark V. Evans 147 Wappoo Creek Dr. Suite 202 Charleston, SC 29412 Phone 843-762-6640 Attorney for the Plaintiff NOTICE OF HEARING A hearing on this matter to quiet title before the Master-In-Equity has been scheduled for September 21, 2022, at 10:00 am at 100 Broad Street, Suite 266, Charleston, South Carolina 29401.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE PROBATE COURT NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2022-ES-10-00936 IN THE MATTER OF: PRITCHENELLA SHAW (Decedent) Nzinga Shaw, Petitioner, v. Any unknown heirs of Pritchenelle Shaw (Decedent), including but not limited to any unknown heirs who are or may be minors or under legal disability, a class designated as John Doe, or any unknown heirs who may be adults or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, a class designated as Richard Roe, Respondents(s). SUMMONS AND NOTICES TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: SUMMONS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Petition for Determination of Heirs herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or to otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Petition upon the subscribers at their office, Finkel Law Firm LLC, 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 450, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, or to otherwise appear and defend the action pursuant to applicable court rules, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Petition or otherwise appear and defend

within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. NOTICE OF FILING PETITION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Petition for Determination of Heirs in the above-entitled action, together with the Summons, was filed with the Charleston County Probate Court on May 25, 2022 at 8:49 AM. NOTICE OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI: TO: THOSE DEFENDANTS NAMED IN THE ABOVE ACTION AS JOHN DOE OR RICHARD ROE WHO MAY BE MINORS, INCOMPETENTS, PERSONS IN THE MILITARY, PERSONS IMPRISONED, PERSONS UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL DISABILITY, OR OTHER UNKNOWN ADULT HEIRS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there has been filed in Probate Court for Charleston County, State of South Carolina an Order appointing for you as Guardian ad Litem NISI Taylor Silver, Esquire who maintains an office at 103-D Queen Street, Georgetown, South Carolina 29442. THE APPOINTMENT shall become absolute upon the expiration of thirty (30) days following the last date of publication of the Summons and Notices herein, unless you or someone on your behalf on or before the last-mentioned date, shall procure someone to be appointed as Guardian ad Litem to represent you in the above action. NOTICE OF HEARING: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a dispositive hearing on Petitioner’s Petition for Determination of Heirs will be held before the presiding Judge for Charleston County Probate Court on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. This hearing will be held virtually, with the specific access information being made available a week prior to the hearing date. Please contact attorney for the Petitioner or the Charleston County Probate Court for additional information. The Probate Court is located in the Historical Courthouse at 84 Broad Street, Third Floor, Charleston, SC 29401. Should any further information be needed, the Court may be contacted at (843) 958-5030. FINKEL LAW FIRM, LLC Malena A. Dinwoodie, Esq. 4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 450 North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405 (843) 577-5460; mdinwoodie@ finkellaw.com Attorneys for Petitioner

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2022-CP-1001362 James Island Business Park LLC, Plaintiff, v. Cannonborough Beverage, LLC; Matthew Fendley; and Michael A. Matricciano, IV, Defendants. SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the Subscriber at his office at the address below, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and, if you fail to answer the Complaint as required by this Summons within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive

of the date of such service, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. s/ Jacob S. Barker Jacob S. Barker (SC Bar #77449) GRAYBILL LANSCHE & VINZANI, LLC 225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 207 Charleston, South Carolina 29492 Direct Dial: (843) 408-4063 jbarker@glvlawfirm.com Attorneys for Plaintiff March 23, 2022

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Bank of America, N.A., PLAINTIFF, vs. Florence S Bennett and if Florence S Bennett be deceased then any children and heirs at law to the Estate of Florence S Bennett, distributees and devisees at law to the Estate of Florence S Bennett, and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Wesley E Smith, III; Stephanie J Smith, DEFENDANT(S) SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CORONAVIRUS AID RELIEF AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) C/A NO: 2022-CP-10-02468 DEFICIENCY WAIVED TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm LLP, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master-in-Equity/Special Referee for this County, which Order shall,

NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina, on June 1, 2022. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Hutchens Law Firm LLP, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call (803) 726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm LLP represents the Plaintiff in this action and does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date of this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY/ AGENT MAY PROCEED WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If you have already pursued loss mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Notice does not guarantee the availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your qualifications. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT My name is: Gregory Wooten First Middle Last I am ( ) the Plaintiff or (X) an authorized agent of the Plaintiff in the foreclosure case described at the top of this page. I am capable of making this certification. The facts stated in the certification are within my personal knowledge and are true and correct. 1. Verification Pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Orders 2020-04-30-02 and 2020-05-06-01 and based upon the information provided by the Plaintiff and/or its authorized servicer as maintained in its case management/database records, the undersigned makes the following certifications: Plaintiff is seeking to foreclose upon the following property commonly known as: 465 North Nassau Street Charleston, SC 29403 Street Address & Unit No. (if any) City, State Zip code I verify that this property and specifically the mortgage loan subject to this action: (X) is NOT a “Federally Backed Mortgage Loan” as defined by § 4022(a)(2) of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. ( ) is a “Federally Backed Mortgage Loan” as defined by § 4022(a)(2) of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. Specifically, the foreclosure moratorium cited in Section 4022(c)(2) of the CARES Act has expired as of May 18, 2020, and the property and mortgage are not currently

subject to a forbearance plan as solely defined in Sections 4022(b) and (c) of the CARES Act. I hereby certify that I have reviewed the loan servicing records and case management/data base records of the Plaintiff or its authorized mortgage servicer, in either digital or printed form, and that this mortgage loan is not currently subject to a forbearance plan as solely defined in Sections 4022(b) and (c) of the CARES Act. Pursuant thereto, I certify that the facts stated in this Certification are within my personal knowledge, excepting those matters based upon my information and belief as to the said loan servicing records and case management/ data base records of the Plaintiff or mortgage servicer, and to those matters I believe them to be true. See, Rule 11(c), SCRCP; BB&T of South Carolina v. Fleming, 360 S.C. 341, 601 S.E.2d 540 (2004). 2. Declaration I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true and correct. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements made by me are willfully false, I am subject to punishment by contempt. NOTICE TO APPOINT ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT(S) IN MILITARY SERVICE TO UNKNOWN OR KNOWN DEFENDANTS THAT MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALL BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED that Plaintiff’s attorney has applied for the appointment of an attorney to represent you. If you fail to apply for the appointment of an attorney to represent you within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you Plaintiff’s appointment will be made absolute with no further action from Plaintiff. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Hutchens Law Firm LLP

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS loanDepot.com, LLC, PLAINTIFF, vs. Gary L Jones; Keith A Jones; Thaddaues Jones, Jr and if Thaddaues Jones, Jr be deceased then any children and heirs at law to the Estate of Thaddaues Jones, Jr, distributees and devisees at law to the Estate of Thaddaues Jones, Jr, and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Louise Jones; Thomas Rose; Raymond

Lamar Jones; Hinita LaToya Jones; Richard D. Kinard; Republic Finance, LLC, DEFENDANT(S) SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CORONAVIRUS AID RELIEF AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) C/A NO: 2022-CP-10-00558 DEFICIENCY REQUESTED TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm LLP, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Masterin-Equity/Special Referee in/for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity/Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCACR, effective June 1, 1999. NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina, on February 4, 2022 and the Amended Summons and Complaint were filed on April 13, 2022. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Hutchens Law Firm LLP, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call (803) 726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm LLP represents the Plaintiff in this action and does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we

are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date of this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY/ AGENT MAY PROCEED WITH A FORECLOSURE ACTION. If you have already pursued loss mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Notice does not guarantee the availability of loss mitigation options or further review of your qualifications. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT My name is: Gregory Wooten First Middle Last I am ( ) the Plaintiff or (X) an authorized agent of the Plaintiff in the foreclosure case described at the top of this page. I am capable of making this certification. The facts stated in the certification are within my personal knowledge and are true and correct. 1. Verification Pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Orders 2020-04-30-02 and 2020-05-06-01 and based upon the information provided by the Plaintiff and/or its authorized servicer as maintained in its case management/database records, the undersigned makes the following certifications:

THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ALL BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED that Plaintiff’s attorney has applied for the appointment of an attorney to represent you. If you fail to apply for the appointment of an attorney to represent you within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you Plaintiff’s appointment will be made absolute with no further action from Plaintiff. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Hutchens Law Firm LLP

Plaintiff is seeking to foreclose upon the following property commonly known as: 2716 Leola Street, North Charleston, SC 29405

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2022-CP-10-03287

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MOONFLOWER, LLC, Plaintiff, v. JANEY DIANE JONES, a deceased person and her 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: 5010 Converse Street City of North Charleston Charleston County, South Carolina TMS Number: 471-15-00-274 and also any unknown adults and those persons as who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe and ONEMAIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., as successor in interest to SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC., formerly known as AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Defendants.

I verify that this property and specifically the mortgage loan subject to this action: ( ) is NOT a “Federally Backed Mortgage Loan” as defined by § 4022(a)(2) of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. (X) is a “Federally Backed Mortgage Loan” as defined by § 4022(a)(2) of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. Specifically, the foreclosure moratorium cited in Section 4022(c)(2) of the CARES Act has expired as of May 18, 2020, and the property and mortgage are not currently subject to a forbearance plan as solely defined in Sections 4022(b) and (c) of the CARES Act. I hereby certify that I have reviewed the loan servicing records and case management/data base records of the Plaintiff or its authorized mortgage servicer, in either digital or printed form, and that this mortgage loan is not currently subject to a forbearance plan as solely defined in Sections 4022(b) and (c) of the CARES Act. Pursuant thereto, I certify that the facts stated in this Certification are within my personal knowledge, excepting those matters based upon my information and belief as to the said loan servicing records and case management/ data base records of the Plaintiff or mortgage servicer, and to those matters I believe them to be true. See, Rule 11(c), SCRCP; BB&T of South Carolina v. Fleming, 360 S.C. 341, 601 S.E.2d 540 (2004). 2. Declaration I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true and correct. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements made by me are willfully false, I am subject to punishment by contempt. NOTICE TO APPOINT ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT(S) IN MILITARY SERVICE TO UNKNOWN OR KNOWN DEFENDANTS THAT MAY BE IN

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 Masterin-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 and Complaint, were filed on July 21st, 2022, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on July 27th, 2022 and the Order of Publication was filed on July 27th, 2022 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, State of South Carolina. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that Carl B. Hubbard, Esquire of 2201 Middle Street, Box 15, Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina 29482 has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability or in the Service of the Military by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston, dated July 27th, 2022 and the said appointment shall become absolute 30 days after the final publication of this Notice, unless such Defendants, or anyone in their behalf shall procure a proper person to be appointed Guardian ad Litem of them within 30 days after the final publication of this Notice. THE PURPOSE of this action is to clear the title to the subject real property described as follows: ALL that certain, lot piece or parcel of land situated in North Charleston, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 8, in Block 139-A on a plat showing a portion of Blocks 139-A and 259, North Charleston, made by J. O’Hear Sanders, Jr., C. E., dated December 10, 1953, and recorded in the R.M.C. Office of Charleston County in Plat Book J, Page 12, and having such shape, meter, bounds and location as are shown thereon and to which reference is hereby made for fuller description. TMS # 471-15-00-274 s/Jeffrey T. Spell Jeffrey T. Spell 1721 Ashley River Road Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (843) 452-3553 Attorney for Plaintiff Date July 28th, 2022

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO. 2022-CP-10-03003 782A Rutledge, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Fawn M. Forcier and Parnell Pierson and if they be deceased, their heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns and spouses and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real estate described in the Complaint, commonly known as: 1905 Bolton Street Charleston County, South Carolina TMS Number: 472-16-00-319 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 AND 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: 1721 Ashley River Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days, after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive if the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-in-Equity or Special Referee for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rule of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Masterin-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 July 1st, 2022, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on July 11th, 2022 and the Order of Publication was filed on July 27th, 2022 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Dorchester County, State of South Carolina. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that Carl B. Hubbard, Esquire of 2201 Middle Street, Box 15, Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina 29482 has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability or in the Service of the Military by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston, dated June 22nd, 2022 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 LOT, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Ferndale Subdivision, North Charleston, known and designated as Lots 17 and 18, Block 8, as shown on a plat made by James O’Hear and recorded in the ROD Office for Charleston County in Plat Book E, Page 20. Each lot being rectangular in shape and having a frontage on Bolton (formerly Second) Street of Forty (40’) feet and extending therefrom a distance of One Hundred Twenty-five (125’) feet, as will by reference to said plat be made to more fully appear. TMS #: 472-16-00-319 s/Jeffrey T. Spell Jeffrey T. Spell 1721 Ashley River Road Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (843) 452-3553 Attorney for Plaintiff July 26th, 2022 Date

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO. 2022-CP-10-01802 Lighthouse Real Estate Services, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Edward J. Wind, and if he be deceased his heirs and assigns, and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real estate described in the Complaint, commonly known as: 2684 Madden Drive North Charleston, South Carolina TMS Number: 411-16-00-265 and also any unknown adults and those persons as who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class Designated as Richard Roe and Branch Banking and Trust Company of South Carolina, Defendants. SUMMONS AND 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: 1721 Ashley River Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days, after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive if the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-in-Equity or Special Referee for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rule of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Masterin-Equity or Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case. NOTICE OF FILING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Amended Summons and Notice, Amended Complaint and Amended Lis Pendens were filed on April 21st, 2022, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on April 21st, 2022 and the Order of Publication was filed on June 15th, 2022 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, State of South Carolina. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that Carl B. Hubbard, Esquire of 2201 Middle Street, Box 15, Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina 29482 has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability or in the Service of the Military by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston, dated April 21st, 2022 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, with the buildings and

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pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity/Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June 1, 1999.

improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 290, Block V, on a plat of the Subdivision known as Dorchester Terrace, Section Three, which plat is recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book F, Page 119, the said lot having such size, shape and dimensions, more or less, and being bounded as shown on said plat. TMS#: 411-16-00-265 s/Jeffrey T. Spell Jeffrey T. Spell 1721 Ashley River Road Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (843) 452-3553 Attorney for Plaintiff Date July 26th, 2022

To all persons claiming an interest in: 1985 – 115HP – Johnson – G7072209 ROY MEDLIN will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/ outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/outboard motor, contact DNR at (803) 7343699. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title. Case No: 20220601950354

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: LAFRANCE LOUISE CARPENTER, 3614 NASSAU DR, AUGUSTA, GA 30909-2626.

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LIBERTY PLACE VACATION SUITES: A fee simple undivided 0.00399374221908844% ownership interest in and to the Project in perpetuity as tenant(s) in common with the Owners of other Vacation Ownership Interests in the Project, as established by and subject to that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for Liberty Place Vacation Suites, recorded September 25, 2019 in Book 0824, Page 157, et seq. of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented from time to time (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number: 98-0316-2O , Deed Book 0839, Page 512, Mortgage Book 0839, Page 602. Total amount presently delinquent $10,592.13, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $557.33. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL RISK LOSING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH A NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, UNDER THE NONJUDICIAL PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT OR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED EVEN IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. YOU MAY OBJECT TO THE SALE

OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRE FORECLOSURE OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST TO PROCEED THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. AN OBJECTION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED BY THE TRUSTEE BEFORE THE END OF THE THIRTY-DAY TIME PERIOD. YOU MUST STATE THE REASON FOR YOUR OBJECTION AND INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS ON THE WRITTEN OBJECTION. IN A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR OBJECTION, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AND PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. FURTHERMORE, YOU ALSO MAY BE SUBJECT TO A PERSONAL MONEY JUDGMENT FOR THE COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS COMPLETE ABSENCE OF A JUSTIFIABLE ISSUE OF EITHER LAW OR FACT RAISED BY YOUR OBJECTIONS OR DEFENSES. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE, BY PAYMENT OF ALL PAST DUE LOAN PAYMENTS OR ASSESSMENTS, ACCRUED INTEREST, LATE FEES, TAXES, AND ALL FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: OSCAR GONZALEZ LOPEZ & SILVIA ALEJANDRA SERRANO CORONADO, 4683 WILD IRIS DR APT 302, MYRTLE BEACH,SC 29577-8731. LIBERTY PLACE VACATION SUITES: A fee simple undivided 0.00399374221908844% ownership interest in and to the Project in perpetuity as tenant(s) in common with the Owners of other Vacation Ownership Interests in the Project, as established by and subject to that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for Liberty Place Vacation Suites, recorded September 25, 2019 in Book 0824, Page 157, et seq. of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented from time to time (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number: 98-0427-4E , Deed Book 1070, Page 189, Mortgage Book 1070, Page 216. Total amount presently delinquent $20,149.10, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $557.33. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL RISK LOSING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH

A NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, UNDER THE NONJUDICIAL PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT OR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED EVEN IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. YOU MAY OBJECT TO THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRE FORECLOSURE OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST TO PROCEED THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. AN OBJECTION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED BY THE TRUSTEE BEFORE THE END OF THE THIRTY-DAY TIME PERIOD. YOU MUST STATE THE REASON FOR YOUR OBJECTION AND INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS ON THE WRITTEN OBJECTION. IN A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR OBJECTION, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AND PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. FURTHERMORE, YOU ALSO MAY BE SUBJECT TO A PERSONAL MONEY JUDGMENT FOR THE COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS COMPLETE ABSENCE OF A JUSTIFIABLE ISSUE OF EITHER LAW OR FACT RAISED BY YOUR OBJECTIONS OR DEFENSES. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE, BY PAYMENT OF ALL PAST DUE LOAN PAYMENTS OR ASSESSMENTS, ACCRUED INTEREST, LATE FEES, TAXES, AND ALL FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL Name and address of Purchaser: JOY ROSS DAVIS BILLY MERWIN DAVIS, JR., 7232 WALNUT GROVE DR, MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23111-3427. LIBERTY PLACE VACATION SUITES: A fee simple undivided 0.00399374221908844% ownership interest in and to the Project in perpetuity as tenant(s) in common with the Owners of other Vacation Ownership Interests in the Project, as established by and subject to that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for Liberty Place Vacation Suites, recorded September 25, 2019 in Book 0824, Page 157, et seq. of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented from time to time (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number: 98-0417-8 , Deed Book 0872, Page 360, Mortgage Book 0872, Page 364. Total amount presently delinquent $16,719.98, Attorneys fees $350.00, Costs $557.33. You are currently in default under certain provisions of the above referenced mortgage and timeshare instrument. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-

325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL RISK LOSING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH A NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, UNDER THE NONJUDICIAL PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT OR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED EVEN IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. YOU MAY OBJECT TO THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRE FORECLOSURE OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST TO PROCEED THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. AN OBJECTION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED BY THE TRUSTEE BEFORE THE END OF THE THIRTY-DAY TIME PERIOD. YOU MUST STATE THE REASON FOR YOUR OBJECTION AND INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS ON THE WRITTEN OBJECTION. IN A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR OBJECTION, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AND PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. FURTHERMORE, YOU ALSO MAY BE SUBJECT TO A PERSONAL MONEY JUDGMENT FOR THE COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS COMPLETE ABSENCE OF A JUSTIFIABLE ISSUE OF EITHER LAW OR FACT RAISED BY YOUR OBJECTIONS OR DEFENSES. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE, BY PAYMENT OF ALL PAST DUE LOAN PAYMENTS OR ASSESSMENTS, ACCRUED INTEREST, LATE FEES, TAXES, AND ALL FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2022-CP-10-01302 Clorenda White, Plaintiff, vs. John Henry White, Jr., Moses Backman, Jr., Janith Washington, Nathaniel Backman, Arleen Backman, Karleen Geddis, Eunice Troutman, Wachovia Judge, and Phillip Judge, and if they be deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, successors and/ or assigns and spouses, if any they have, and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the property described in the Complaint, 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 (Quite Title and Partition) (Heirs’ Property) (Non-Jury) TO: THE DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is served upon you, and to serve a copy of your written response to said Complaint on the subscribers at the law office of KOONTZ MLYNARCZYK LLC, 1058 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, within thirty (30) days after the date of service hereof, exclusive of the day of service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. KOONTZ MLYNARCZYK, LLC s/Ryan A. Love Wm. Mark Koontz (S.C. Bar #68784) Ryan A. Love (S.C. Bar #103456) Jamie W. Morehead (S.C. Bar #105215) 1058 East Montague Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405 (843) 225-4252 (843) 277-9120 (fax) mark@kmlawsc.com ryan@kmlawsc.com jamie@kmlawsc.com Attorneys for Plaintiff March 18, 2022 North Charleston, South Carolina

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DORCHESTER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2022-CP-18-0762 Franklin Raynor, Plaintiff, vs. Fister Landscapes, LLC, Richard Fister, and Harrison Fister, Defendants. AMENDED SUMMONS TO: THE DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is served upon you, and to serve a copy of your written response to said Complaint on the subscribers at the law office of KOONTZ MLYNARCZYK LLC, 1058 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, within thirty (30) days after the date of service hereof, exclusive of the day of service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. KOONTZ MLYNARCZYK, LLC s/Ryan A. Love Wm. Mark Koontz (S.C. Bar #68784) C. Brandon Belger (S.C. Bar #100020) Ryan A. Love (S.C. Bar #103456) 1058 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 (843) 225-4252 (843) 277-9120 (fax) mark@kmlawsc.com ryan@kmlawsc.com brandon@kmlawsc.com Attorneys for Plaintiff July 22, 2022 North Charleston, South Carolina

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2022-CP-10-02374 TERRI L. NAGUIB, Plaintiff, vs. MACKAYLA DANAE STOKES, 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 One Cool Blow Street, Suite 201, Charleston, South Carolina, 29403 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/William H. Nixon, Jr. William H. Nixon, Jr. (SC Bar #11347) One Cool Blow Street, Suite 201 Charleston, SC 29403 (843)414-5450 bill@billnixonlaw.com May 25, 2022 Charleston, South Carolina

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Case No. 2022-DR-10-777 MARY ROE, Plaintiff, -versusK.K. (DOB: 1-12-10) and J.S., (DOB: 7-17-14), minors under the age of fourteen (14) years, Defendants. NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO: JERALD RENEE BENNETT, BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF J.S.: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED pursuant to the provisions of South Carolina Code Ann. Sec. 63-9-730 (B), that the Plaintiff, Mary Roe, seeks to adopt the Defendant, J.S., a female AfricanAmerican child born on July 17, 2014 at East Cooper Medical Center, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that an adoption action is pending in the Family Court for Charleston County, South Carolina; YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that within thirty (30) days of receiving this Notice, you shall respond in writing by filing with the Family Court for Charleston County, South Carolina notice and reasons to contest, intervene or otherwise respond in the pending adoption action; YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED the Court must be informed of your current address and of any changes in address during the adoption proceeding; and YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Plaintiffs in the above captioned Notice are not named for the purpose of confidentiality; however, the Court knows the true identity of the Plaintiff and in responding to this Notice, you are required to use the number 2022-DR-10-777. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that failure to file a response within thirty (30) days of receiving Notice constitutes consent to adoption of the child and forfeiture of all rights and obligations with respect to the child. BE SO NOTIFIED. EMILY M. BARRETT Attorney for Plaintiffs 44-B Markfield Drive Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 723 1688 Charleston, South Carolina Dated: July 1, 2022 NOTICE: A Summons and Complaint for Adoption were filed with the Family Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina under Case No. 2022-DR-10-777 on March 18, 2022. IN THE CHARLESTON COUNTY

FAMILY COURT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA The case of Jonathan W. Lawrence v. Nanci Katherine TakacsLawrence, Case Number: 2021-DR-10-3571 To: Defendant Nanci Katherine Takacs-Lawrence, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint, a copy of which was filed December 6, 2021, and is hereby served upon you by publication and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the subscriber at the Pizarro Law Firm, LLC, 159 Judge Street, Harleyville, South Carolina, 29448 within THIRTY (30) days after the date of service hereof, exclusive of the day of service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief as requested in the Complaint. Margie A. Pizarro, Esq., ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF. A full copy of the Summons and Complaint is available from the above-named attorney. If you do not file an Answer, the relief requested will most likely be granted.

RDC File No.: 17-12674 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2021-CP-10-5180 Metanoia, A South Carolina Non-Profit Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. Embro, LLC, Thelma Roper Neil, Carlos G. Campbell, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Distributees, Personal Representatives, Successors, Assigns, or Spouses of Carlos G. Campbell, if any, and all other persons entitled to claim under them or through them and all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the Real Property subject to this action, those who are adults being a class designated as John Doe and any unknown infants or persons under any disability or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants. LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced pursuant to the provisions of 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws §12-61-10, et. seq., and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, upon a complaint of the Plaintiff abovenamed, against the Defendants above-named, for the purpose of obtaining a Decree establishing that the Plaintiff is the sole owner in fee simple of the title to the property described in the Plaintiff’s Complaint, and that the Defendants do not have any right, title, interest, claim, estate in or lien upon the said property; that the premises affected by the said Complaint in the action hereby commenced were at the time of filing of this Lis Pendens described as follows, to-wit: All those lots, pieces, or parcels of land known as Lots 510 & 511 on a plat of a tract of land owned by Charleston Suburban Land and Investment Company, part of Accabee Village, Charleston County, South Carolina, made by W.L. Gailliard, April 24, 1944, attached to and recorded with the deed of Charleston Suburban Land and Investment Company to J.D. Haynes, dated August 5, 1944, recorded in Book R44, Page 521, RMC Office for Charleston County. The said lots measuring and containing fifty feet (50’) in front on Garfield Street, formerly Eighth (8th) Street, the same on the back line, by one hundred fifty feet (150’) in depth, all of which will more fully appear by

reference to the said plat which is by reference made a part and parcel of this deed. TMS No.: 469-14-00-338 SUMMONS AND NOTICE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned at his office, 2050 Spaulding Drive, Suite 2, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406, within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master in Equity or Special Referee for this County, which order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master in Equity or Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case. NOTICE OF FILING YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons and Complaint, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina on November 15, 2021. ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM UPON READING AND FILING the Petition of the Plaintiff for the appointment of Richard A. Steadman, Jr., Esquire, as Guardian ad Litem for any unknown defendants who may be minors, infants, persons under disability or incompetent, including those persons who might be in the military service within the meaning of Title 50, United States Code, commonly referred to as the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act of 1940, being as a Class designated as “John Doe,” and “Richard Roe,” and it appearing that the names and addresses of such persons, if any, whether residents or nonresidents of the State of South Carolina, are unknown to Plaintiff and cannot, with reasonable diligence be ascertained, and that the said Richard A. Steadman, Jr., Esquire, whose office is located at 6296 Rivers Avenue, Suite 102, North Charleston, South Carolina, is a suitable and competent person to understand and protect the rights and interests of said Defendants and has no interest therein adverse to the interest of said Defendants, if any, and is not connected in business with the Plaintiff, in this action or with its counsel. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that said Richard A. Steadman, Jr., Esquire, be and he is hereby designated and appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for said unknown Defendants who may be minors, infants, persons under disability of incompetent, including those persons who might be in the military service within the meaning of Title 50, United States Code, commonly referred to as the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act of 1940, being as a class designated as “John Doe,” and “Richard Roe,” and he is hereby authorized to appear and defend the said action on behalf of said Defendants, unless Defendants, if any, or any of them shall within thirty (30) days after the service of a copy of this Order upon them, exclusive of the day of service, as herein provided, procure to be appointed, procure to be appointed a Guardian ad Litem for said Defendants, if any,

LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced pursuant to the provisions of 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws §12-61-10, et. seq., and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, upon a complaint of the Plaintiff abovenamed, against the Defendants above-named, for the purpose of obtaining a Decree establishing that the Plaintiff is the sole owner in fee simple of the title to the property described in the Plaintiff’s Complaint, and that the Defendant does not have any right, title, interest, claim, estate in or lien upon the said property; that the premises affected by the said Complaint in the action hereby commenced were at the time of filing of this Lis Pendens described as follows, to-wit: 2307 Mount Pleasant Street Charleston, SC 29403 Wagener Terrace Subdivision TMS No.: 463-07-02-027

s/ R. David Chard S.C. Bar No.: 1190 Attorney for the Plaintiff 2050 Spaulding Drive, Suite 2 N. Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 554-6984

TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. /s/ John J. Hearn 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 1221 Main Street, 14th Floor Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 744-4444

You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. /s/ John J. Hearn 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 1221 Main Street, 14th Floor Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 744-4444 Columbia, South Carolina

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 2022CP1002623 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, v. Oprah Bryant; Defendant(s). SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived (013263-12322) SUMMONS

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina on June 24, 2022.

TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Oprah Bryant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 1090 Shadow Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 535-16-00-147, 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.

/s/ John J. Hearn 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 1221 Main Street, 14th Floor Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29201

Columbia, South Carolina NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend, LLC. Rogers Townsend, LLC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice. You must submit any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration within 30 days from the date you are served with this Notice. IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, THE FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY PROCEED. s/John J. Hearn 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 1221 Main Street 14th Floor Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 744-4444

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U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT, Plaintiff vs. Sarah L. Sharper, Defendants. TO THE DEFENDANT(S) Sarah L. Sharper: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on June 29, 2022. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you have a right to be considered for Foreclosure Intervention.

Dollars ($117,062.00). Thereafter, by assignment recorded April 30, 2007 in Book C624 at Page 473, the mortgage was assigned to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.; thereafter, by assignment recorded July 17, 2013 in Book 0346 at Page 208, the mortgage was assigned to Bank of America, N.A., and that the premises effected by said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof are situated in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and being known and designated as Lot 19, Block 40, Pepperhill 8 Subdivision, as shown on a plat entitled “Plat Showing Pepperhill No. 8 City of North Charleston, Charleston County, SC”, prepare by Roger Jennings, RLS, duly recorded in the Charleston County RMC Office in Plat Book AR Page 10. Said parcel having such size, shape, metes, bounds, location and dimensions as shown on the aforesaid plat to which reference is made. Subject to any and all restrictions, covenants and easements of record.

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 Attorney, Sally R. Young, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405-5714 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Sally R. Young, SC Bar # 4686, 3366 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405-5714, (843) 953-9625.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2022-DR-10-0507 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Davida Simmons, Troy Smalls, and Edwin Taylor DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN 2007

TMS No. 3950600036 Property Address: 7803 Peppercorn Lane North Charleston, SC 29420

TO DEFENDANT: Edwin Taylor YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on February 22, 2022. 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 Attorney, Daniel A. Beck, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3366 Rivers Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29405-5714 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Daniel A. Beck, SC Bar #104335, 3366 Rivers Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29405, (843) 953-9625.

Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 Telephone (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 4666

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been commenced and is now pending or is about to be commenced in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendant for the purpose of foreclosing a certain mortgage of real estate heretofore given by Sarah L. Sharper to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT bearing date of September 13, 2005 and recorded September 16, 2005 in Mortgage Book C554 at Page 80 in the Register of Mesne Conveyances/Register of Deeds/ Clerk of Court for Charleston County, in the original principal sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Sixty Two and 00/100

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2022-DR-10-1241 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS DAMONE SHEPPARD ISHIAH GILLIARD. DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2020 TO DEFENDANT: DAMONE SHEPPARD YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED TO ANSWER the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for CHARLESTON County on May 2, 2022. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint

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

TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Jacqueline D. Hoel and William Chisolm Wilson: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 20 Bennett Street, Charleston, SC 29401, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 457-03-01-033, 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.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2022-CP-10-02944

TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned at his office, 2050 Spaulding Drive, Suite 2, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406, within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer

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

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UPON READING AND FILING the Petition of the Plaintiff for the appointment of Richard A. Steadman, Jr., Esquire, as Guardian ad Litem for any unknown defendants who may be minors, infants, persons under disability or incompetent, including those persons who might be in the military service within the meaning of Title 50, United States Code, commonly referred to as the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act of 1940, being as a Class designated as “John Doe,” and “Richard Roe,” and it appearing that the names and addresses of such persons, if any, whether residents or nonresidents of the State of South Carolina, are unknown to Plaintiff and cannot, with reasonable diligence be ascertained, and that the said Richard A. Steadman, Jr., Esquire, whose office is located at 6296 Rivers Avenue, Suite 102, North Charleston, South Carolina, is a suitable and competent person to understand and protect the rights and interests of said Defendants and has no interest therein adverse to the interest of said Defendants, if any, and is not connected in business with the Plaintiff, in this action or with its counsel.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the South Carolina Supreme Court Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention. To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you may communicate with and otherwise deal with the Plaintiff through its law firm, Rogers Townsend, LLC. Rogers Townsend, LLC represents the Plaintiff in this action. Our law firm does not represent you. Under our ethical rules, we are prohibited from giving you any legal advice.

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Terry B. Murphy, Plaintiff, vs. John Doe and Jane Doe, whose names are unknown and fictitious names designating the unknown heirs, devisees, distributees, issue, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns of William St. Julian Brown, deceased, if they or any of them be dead; and Mary Roe and Richard Roe, whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, persons under disability, incompetents, imprisoned, or those person in the military, if any; and also all other persons known or whose true names are unknown, claiming any right, title, interest in, or lien upon the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants.

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of CSMC 2021-RPL8 Trust, Plaintiff, v. Jacqueline D. Hoel; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. William Chisolm Wilson; Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION

RDC File No.: 22-13312 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 2022-CP-10-2638

TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons and Complaint, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina on June 15, 2022.

(803) 744-4444

s/ R. David Chard S.C. Bar No.: 1190 Attorney for the Plaintiff 2050 Spaulding Drive, Suite 2 N. Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 554-6984

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 2022CP1002831

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

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Tips to get the most out of the coming weeks: 1. Exercise your willpower at random moments just to keep it limber. 2. Be adept at fulfilling your own hype. 3. Argue for fun. Be playful and frisky as you banter. Disagree for the sport of it, without feeling attached to being right or needing the last word. 4. Be unable to understand how anyone can resist you or not find you alluring. 5. Declare yourself President of Everything, then stage a coup d’état. 6. Smile often when you have no reason to. 7. If you come upon a “square peg, round hole” situation, change the shape of the hole. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If I had to choose a mythic deity to be your symbolic helper, I would pick Venus. The planet Venus is ruler of your sign, and the goddess Venus is the maven of beauty and love, which are key to your happiness. But I would also assign Hephaestus to you Tauruses. He was the Greek god of the metalworking forge. He created Zeus’s thunderbolts, Hermes’ winged helmet, Aphrodite’s magic bra, Achilles’ armor, Eros’ bow and arrows and the thrones for all the deities in Olympus. The things he made were elegant and useful. I nominate him to be your spirit guide during the next ten months. May he inspire you to be a generous source of practical beauty. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): To be a true Gemini, you must yearn for knowledge — whether it’s about coral reefs, ancient maps of Sumer, sex among jellyfish, mini-black holes, your friends’ secrets or celebrity gossip. You need to be an eternal student who craves education. Are some things more important to learn than others? Of course, but that gauge is not always apparent in the present. A seemingly minor clue or trick you glean today may become unexpectedly helpful a month from now. With that perspective in mind, I encourage you to be promiscuous in your lust for new information and teachings in the coming weeks. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian drummer Ringo Starr is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Though he has received less acclaim than his fellow Beatles, many critics recognize him as a skillful and original drummer. How did he get started? At age 13, he contracted tuberculosis and lived in a sanatorium for two years. The medical staff encouraged him to join the hospital band, hoping it would stimulate his motor skills and alleviate boredom. Ringo used a makeshift mallet to bang the cabinet near his bed. Good practice! That’s how his misfortune led to his joy and success. Is there an equivalent story in your life, Cancerian? The coming months will be a good time to take that story to its next level. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): One of the inspiring experiments I hope you will attempt in the coming months is to work on loving another person as wildly and deeply and smartly as you love yourself. In urging you to try this exercise, I don’t mean to imply that I have a problem with you loving yourself wildly and deeply and smartly. I endorse your efforts to keep increasing the intensity and ingenuity with which you adore and care for yourself. But here’s a secret: Learning to summon a monumental passion for another soul may have the magic power of enhancing your love for yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Musician Viv Albertine has recorded four albums and played guitar for the Slits, a famous punk band. She has also written two books and worked as a TV director for 20 years. Her accomplishments are impressive. Yet she also acknowledges that she has spent a lot of time in bed for many reasons: needing to rest, seeking refuge to think and meditate, recovering from illness, feeling overwhelmed or lonely or sad. She admiringly cites other creative people who, like her, have worked in their beds: Emily Dickinson, Patti Smith, Edith Sitwell and Frida Kahlo. I mention this, Virgo, because the coming days will be an excellent time for you to seek sanctuary and healing and creativity in bed. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran author Katherine Mansfield wrote, “The mind I love must have wild places, a tangled orchard where dark damsons drop in the heavy grass, an overgrown lit-

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tle wood, the chance of a snake or two, and a pool that nobody’s fathomed the depth of.” Be inspired by her in the coming weeks, Libra. I suspect you will flourish if you give yourself the luxury of exploring your untamed side. The time is ripe to wander in nature and commune with exciting influences outside your comfort zone. What uncharted frontier would you enjoy visiting? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When you are functioning at your best, you Scorpios crave only the finest, top-quality highs. You embrace joys and pleasures that generate epiphanies and vitalizing transformations. Mediocre varieties of fun don’t interest you. You avoid debilitating indulgences that provide brief excitement but spawn long-term problems. In the coming weeks, dear Scorpio, I hope you will embody these descriptions. It’s crucial that you seek gratifications and delectations that uplift you, ennoble you, and bless your future. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Wish on everything,” advises Sagittarian author Francesca Lia Block. “Pink cars are good, especially old ones. And first stars and shooting stars. Planes will do if they are the first light in the sky and look like stars. Wish in tunnels, holding your breath and lifting your feet off the ground. Birthday candles. Baby teeth.” Your homework during the next two weeks, Sagittarius, is to build a list of further marvels that you will wish on. It’s the Magic Wish season of the year for you: a time when you’re more likely than usual to encounter and generate miracles. Be proactive! Oh, and very important: What are your three top wishes? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Author Aldous Huxley wrote, “That people do not learn much from the lessons of history is the most important lesson that history has to teach.” While his observation is true much of the time, I don’t think it will be so for you in the coming weeks. I suspect you will triumph over past patterns that have repeated and repeated themselves. You will study your life story and figure out what you must do to graduate from lessons you have finally, completely learned. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the film I Origins, a scientist says this to a lover: “When the Big Bang happened, all the atoms in the universe were smashed together into one little dot that exploded outward. So my atoms and your atoms were together then . . . my atoms have always known your atoms.” Although this sounds poetic, it’s true in a literal sense: The atoms that compose you and me and everyone else were originally all squeezed together in a tiny space. We knew each other intimately! The coming days will be an excellent time to celebrate your fundamental link with the rest of the universe. You’ll be extra receptive to feeling connection. You’ll be especially adept at fitting your energy together with others’. You’ll love the sensation of being united, merged, blended. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): My Piscean friend Luna sent me a message that sums up how I feel about you these days. I’ll repeat it here in the hope it will inspire you to be perfectly yourself. Luna said, “Every time I meet someone who was born within like two weeks of my birthday, I end up with the impression that they are the loopiest and wisest person I’ve met in a long time. They are totally ridiculous and worthy of profound respect. They are unhinged and brilliantly focused. They are fuzzyheaded dreamers who couldn’t possibly ever get anything practical accomplished and they are lyrical thinkers who charm me with their attunement to the world’s beauty and impress me with their understanding of how the world works. Hahahahaha. Luckily for me, I know the fool is sacred.” Homework: Imagine what you will be doing exactly one year from today. Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

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Local pianists (from left) Abdiel Iriarte, Demetrius Doctor, Arshak Sirunyan and Gerald Gregory will honor Chick Corea

Charleston Jazz pays tribute to the late Chick Corea By Vincent Harris When Chick Corea passed away last year, jazz music, and music in general, lost a giant. As a pianist, composer and bandleader, Corea was legendary, pushing jazz forward while respecting its traditions at the same time. His legacy is massive, as is his catalog of music. On Aug. 20, a large ensemble will pay tribute to Corea and his music at the Charleston Music Hall. Charleston Jazz, accompanied by four local jazz pianists, will perform a program called “Eye Of The Beholder,” an evening of Corea’s compositions from his six-decade-plus career. The pianists, Abdiel Iriarte, Demetrius Doctor, Arshak Sirunyan and Gerald Gregory, will all perform solo sets with Charleston Jazz, most of them playing their own arrangements of Corea classics. At the end of the program, there will be an exciting all-hands-on-deck moment. “For the last tune, we’ll bring everybody back out,” said Charleston Jazz’s conductor and artistic director Robert Lewis. “They’ll all take a solo on one of Chick Corea’s most famous tunes called ‘Spain.’ If you’re a jazz lover, you’re probably familiar with that tune. It’ll be kind of a big party at the end.” Lewis said the idea for the Chick Corea tribute show came up naturally last year while planning the next season. “We plan the seasons pretty far in advance,” he said. “And so, it was right

during the middle of that process that we started thinking about doing a tribute to Chick Corea because he had just passed away. So the germ of the idea started there. We were thinking that there just happens to be several world-class piano players in Charleston, most of whom had played with the band on and off, and to get them all on stage at once would be a lot of fun.” One of those pianists is a longtime fan of Corea’s music. “Chick Corea was of course one of the first names that came up when I first started to research jazz music,” local pianist Abdiel Iriarte said. “One of the first tunes I came across was ‘Spain.’ I started playing in a jazz band, and that was one of the first tunes I heard about. I immediately liked it, and I came across all his music from that fusion era. I started playing more of that fusion stuff, too. Then I came across his album Now He Sings, Now He Sobs, and it was like a revelation.” As a fan of Corea’s “Spain,” Iriarte said he’s looking forward to the finale of the “Eye Of The Beholder” program. “It’s so, so inspiring to get to play with these other three great pianists,” he said. “They’re great friends, too. And we never really got to play together, because in a normal jazz band setting rarely would you have two pianists. This opportunity for the four of us to play together in that last song is like a super plus. It’s a joy of many things together: playing that great tune and

the four of us playing at the same time. It’s going to be really cool.” Iriarte added that he’s honored to have been selected as one of the pianists to perform, noting that there are a lot of talented jazz musicians in Charleston to choose from. “It’s a privilege,” he said, “because when I moved to Charleston one of the things that struck me the most was how much talent there is in this town. There are so many great musicians in this area and great jazz pianists. So having been selected to be featured in this show was just an honor.” For his part, Robert Lewis said he hopes people walk away from “Eye Of The Beholder” with a better perception of Corea’s genius. “If they haven’t really been exposed to much Chick Corea, then I think this is going to be a great introduction to his music,” he said. “You have all sorts of jazz fans — people who are fans of the older styles, like Duke Ellington and Count Basie — who may not have explored much of the more modern genre of jazz. So if that’s the case, I think they’re going to enjoy and have their eyes opened because his music is modern, but it’s very much within tradition. It’s accessible and fun while being challenging and complicated.” Catch the show at 5 p.m., Aug. 20 at Charleston Music Hall. Tickets available at charlestonmusichall.com.

Keon Masters drops upbeat indie rock EP Local singer/guitarist Keon Masters unveiled his second solo EP, No Problem, which is brimming with upbeat indie rock energy. Masters recorded No Problem in Big Trouble Studios in Atlanta, which marked his first time recording outside of the Charleston scene in more than a decade. The refreshing EP breezes by, patched together with catchy choruses. The EP features Los Angeles alt-rock Grouplove’s drummer Benjamin Homola and local multi-instrumentalist Aaron Utterbeck on bass and guitar. —CG

Kiki & Rye restaurant rolls out new concert series Mount Pleasant restaurant Kiki & Rye announced a new “Party on The Pond” concert series during Sunday brunch service and a “First and Third Thursday” concert series to spotlight a variety of local music acts. Concertgoers will hear blues from Paul Stone Project 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 14; acoustic tunes from Dallas Baker & Friends 6-9 p.m., Aug. 18; roots music from Green Levels 11 a.m.2 p.m., Aug. 21; and folk music from Mike Kaufman 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 28. —CG

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Although local indie R&B singer Jessica Rollins, aka LITTLE FISH, is a relatively young artist, she already sounds a little jaded. She released her debut EP Know ME Aug. 3. The 27-year-old Arizona native did stints in both Los Angeles and Nashville trying to make it as a singer and songwriter, including an exploratory deal with Capitol Records, a spot in a music mastery program with label impresario Charlie Walk and a spot in a fledgling EDM group. She found her footing when she landed here in Charleston June 2021 and gave up her ambitions for global success. “Staying in Charleston opened up this whole different world of music for me, honestly,” she said. Weary of the lifestyle and image pressures of a commercially successful music career and feeling the impact of the Covid-19 shutdown on the larger industry, Rollins said stepping away from the hustle of the game allowed her to finally envision for herself what she wanted to do artistically. “It gave me an opportunity to focus on what I wanted to put out,” she told City Paper. “I started writing freestyles, doing more R&B and soul music.” As the songs came together, she reached out to local rapper/producer Hirow after seeing him perform at the Tin Roof, and he quickly became a sympatico collaborator and the main producer on her new EP. “He told me he produced his own stuff, and I was like, ‘I have these songs that I want to make. And I feel like we could make them really great together,’ ” she recalled. The resulting five songs dance across genres with a kind of graceful idiosyncrasy, from the trap beat freestyle of opener “BULLSHIT” to the downtempo trip-hop of “Silly Girl” to the sultry R&B of “Dreamland.” Throughout the EP, Rollins showcases a lithe vocal presence that takes cues from both big, soulful singers like Amy Winehouse

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Indie R&B singer LITTLE FISH forges her own artistic vision here in Charleston after stints in Los Angeles and Nashville and Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard, but also brings that edgy, formless sense of pop that artists ranging from Tierra Whack to Billie Eilish are forging new ground with. Those edges of experimentation are part of what drew Rollins to Hirow, who favors a cerebral, often intense production style. “I wanted it to be really playful, so I told him we should just make it as crazy as you can,” she said. “I wanted it to be a little uncomfortable, to be music that moves you as well as be a little weird.” For all of the obvious catchiness and poise of the EP, Rollins says LITTLE FISH isn’t a commercially driven project. She’s enjoying more casual performing opportunities, like singing at a recent Purple Buffalo pop-up burlesque performance. “I might do a small release party, but I just wanted to put it out there,” she said. She has a few promotional opportunities coming up, including an upcoming appearance on the podcast Mormons on Mushrooms. “I don’t want to think about an audience — I just want people to connect to my music, it doesn’t matter whether it’s 10 people or 1 million,” she said. “I’m an artist for me, not for anybody else.” —Kyle Petersen