Charleston City Paper Vol 26 Issue 26

Fire safety aimed at preventing blazes that leave some homeless

By Herb Frazier

Residential fires in the tri-county have displaced on average 820 people in each of the last three years, including two fires since July 2021 at a North Charleston apartment community that temporarily left slightly more than two dozen people without a place to live.

The most recent fire at FairwindOakfield in North Charleston erupted shortly before 9 p.m. Jan. 7. Within minutes of a resident hearing what sounded like fireworks, another tenant called 911 when smoke gushed out from under a kitchen sink. Soon firefighters were suppressing an electrical fire inside the walls of the apartment building where other residents experienced another blaze caused by fireworks on July 4, 2021.

“Fire is one of my biggest fears,” said Lydia Ackerman, vice president of property management for Darby Development, Fairwind-Oakfield’s owner. “[On Jan. 7] the first thing I thought of was my residents and everyone getting out safely, including the animals.

“I can get them pajamas and a hotel room, but I can’t replace someone being injured,” she said. “We are grateful to the firemen. They were wonderful.”

The Jan. 7 fire displaced 15 people from

four apartments in the Fairfield complex, she said. The fire in July 2021 displaced 14 from four apartments in the Oakfield community, she added. According to the South Carolina region of the American Red Cross, fires in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties displaced 898 people in 2022, 735 in 2021 and 852 in 2020.

So far this year, the Red Cross has already assisted nearly 100 individuals who’ve been displaced by 22 fires in the tri-county, said Mandy McMahon, the aid agency’s regional communication’s director in Greenville. The most recent fires Sunday on Rio Street in Charleston and on Shagbark Trail in North Charleston, displaced six and seven people, respectively. “We respond to an average of six home fires a day across the state,” she added.

The American Red Cross provides families with money to replace lost clothing, food, eyeglasses and medications and assistance in finding a new home, she said. The services also include mental health and spiritual counseling and referrals for other assistance.

Residential fires also are part of the Red Cross mission. The agency teaches adults and children how to reduce fires overall through its Sound the Alarm program by encouraging South Carolinians to install smoke alarms in their homes, she said.

Causes of residential fires

Michael Julazadeh, Charleston’s chief fire marshal, said the leading causes of

fires include untended cooking, electrical shorts, malfunctioning heating units, and discarded cigarettes or other smoking material.

“We are also finding people storing combustible items in cardboard boxes and plastic wrap on top of the stove and [then] inadvertently turning the stove on,” he said.

Moncks Corner Fire Chief Robert Gass said last year his department responded to about 20 residential fires and most of them were due to careless cooking. Five of those fires displaced residents briefly, he added. The town has not experienced a major apartment blaze since 2018 when fire heavily damaged an older structure.

Newer apartment buildings have design features that can minimize smoke and water damage, said Stephanie Julazadeh, deputy chief of professional standards and public information officer for the North Charleston Fire Department. A moderate-sized fire in an apartment complex, she said, will most likely always affect more than just the people who live in the unit that was the source of the fire, she explained.

New apartment construction requires sprinkler systems, she said. When firefighters arrive “we can identify the fire has been extinguished and quickly shut the sprinkler system down” to minimize water damage, she said. Some heating

The Rundown

Charleston mayoral candidates report finances, gear up for election

Five Charleston mayoral candidates have raised more than $725,000 in bids to be elected Charleston’s mayor on Nov. 7. As of Jan. 10, incumbent Mayor John Tecklenburg led the pack with about $315,000. Next in line are former state Rep. William Cogswell with $141,740, followed by longtime political aide Clay Middleton with $141,572. Charleston City Councilman Peter Shahid reported raising $127,388. Local activist Tamika Gadsden officially launched her campaign Jan. 16 with just over $3,000. Staff reports

$2 million

The Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston received a $2 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to broaden its archival collection and continue preserving South Carolina’s history.

—Walterboro store manager Teresa Busbee on visitors during the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, via WCBD-TV.

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Ackerman

“On one hand, it’s good [to have these visitors], but I wish it was for a different cause. I wish it was for a happy cause and not what we’re going through here. You know, no town wants this type of publicity.”

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Lydia Ackerman, vice president of property management for Darby Development, the owners of Fairwind-Oakfield apartments, inspects damage from a Jan. 7 fire caused by an electric short in a utility meter at the Fairwind apartments

State board votes to dissolve Charleston school’s charter

By Chelsea Grinstead

The South Carolina Public Charter School District (SCPCSD) Board of Trustees voted Thursday to revoke the charter status of Charleston Advancement Academy (CAA), which has campuses in North Charleston and James Island. It’s unclear whether the school will challenge the decision.

“Revoking the charter means the school will close as of June 30, 2023, but this is only if the board decides to proceed with revocation after a hearing and any appeals,” said SCPCSD Chief Communications Officer Drew Johnson in Columbia.

CAA is an alternative public charter school with 424 students ranging in ages 14 to 21, which allows older students and students who were not successful in the mainstream public school system to complete high school graduation requirements.

Meanwhile, parents and teachers said they felt let down about what’s happening at the school, which has been mired in internal controversy involving academics and finances in recent weeks.

“The board has not communicated to parents about the district’s decision to revoke the charter,” one student’s parent told the City Paper last Thursday. “We have received no guidance, no sympathy and no word from [the CAA] board — this is shameful.

“We are heartbroken.”

An employee who asked to remain anonymous said, “It was pretty devastating news, but I know the district is making the decision they feel is best for our students. Our board of directors put this school on this path, and put all of our students’ academic success at risk for their own personal gain.

“So right now, as sad and worried for the future of our students and teachers as I am, more than anything else, I am angry.”

The problems

The district board held a public meeting Jan. 19 to take action on the CAA board’s request to transfer to Limestone Charter Association, but the meeting ended with a vote to revoke the school’s charter status within its current district.

“I’m going to make a motion to deny the transfer for several reasons that just blow my mind,” SCPCSD board chair John Payne of Florence said at the public meeting Jan. 19.

He said the school’s student academic performance and financial structure are in question. He said that there was a significant drop in the average number of credits students earned this year in comparison to previous academic years. He also said he was concerned that only 45% of CAA’s $3.5 million budget is allotted to student support and instruction.

The school did not meet three of the eight measures that the SCPCSD used for evaluation last spring including failure to provide goal data, public reporting requirements and submission of a timely audit from fall 2021, said John R. Payne of Columbia, SCPCSD’s deputy superintendent of sponsor performance. The two Paynes are unrelated.

After denying the transfer request, the board’s chair opened the meeting for fellow members to comment. Trustee Jonathan Butcher of Greenville then made a motion to revoke CAA’s chartership.

“Having been provided information ... of the progress of CAA over the course of several months, and taking very seriously and in no way offering this motion lightly, I am very concerned with the reports that were provided today as well as the timeline of events,” Butcher said. “And so I make a motion to revoke the charter and terminate CAA’s contract as of June 30, 2023. The reasons for making this motion include the failure to meet the goals in the charter [and] failing to use taxpayer funds for student instruction.”

The district board passed Butcher’s motion to dissolve CAA’s chartership with a 6-1 majority vote. The CAA board can appeal the action.

A history of issues

CAA’s board chair Nadine Deif of Isle of Palms said at the district meeting Jan. 19 that the school’s transfer request was partly due to “irreconcilable differences” between the CAA board of directors and the S.C.

Public Charter School District.

SCPCSD board chair Payne said in

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Charleston Advancement Academy faces the loss of its charter status within the South Carolina Public Charter School District

5 things to know about the Murdaugh trial

By Andy Brack

A much-anticipated murder trial that started Monday in Walterboro is, by definition, an automatic media spectacle. It starts with the story of an affluent small county Lowcountry ex-lawyer charged with murdering his wife and a son. But it also blends in the possibility that the murders, an odd 911 call and alleged attempted suicide were little more than ways the defendant tried to cover up the disappearance of millions of dollars from one source after another.

The whole kit and caboodle is the story of Alex Murdaugh, whose family, friends and acquaintances alternatively pronounce his first name as “AL-ix” or the more colloquial and friendly “AL-ik” — sometimes in the same sentence. His downfall from privileged paragon of Hampton County to jumpsuit-wearing prisoner has captured the nation’s attention in a plethora of news reports, specials, podcasts and even a made-for-TV Netflix docuseries that starts at the end of February. Layer upon layer of nuances about the June 2021 murders and later financial charges have been analyzed, dissected and opined upon as a real-life saga of something that seems straight out of a Stephen King novel.

There are a lot of moving parts. So here are five things to keep in mind as you follow the coverage that will suck the oxygen out of Lowcountry news reporting in the days ahead.

MURDER TRIAL. The trial that starts Monday will focus on the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, wife and a son of Alex Murdaugh. They died June 7, 2021, at the family estate. Three months later,

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and cooling systems also have smoke sensors “in the duct work to [remove] the smoke to keep the exit paths clear,” she added.

When asked how receptive Moncks Corner residents have been to heeding the fire prevention message, Gass paused and said: “We do a CPR course every Saturday and part of that class we spend on basic fire safety and aroundthe-home safety to get it in people’s minds. Most of this everybody has heard [before] but you just have to keep putting it in people’s minds to get them to think about it.”

police reported Murdaugh tried to arrange his own death so his surviving son would get a $10 million life insurance payment.

At the time, police said the planned fatal shot grazed his head, but many wondered soon afterwards about the injury after they couldn’t see evidence of it in a court hearing.

In September 2022, the state indicted Murdaugh on two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

FINANCIAL CHARGES. In September 2021, three months after the murders, state police announced it opened an investigation into whether Murdaugh misappropriated funds while a lawyer in a Hampton firm. That same month, Murdaugh resigned from his law firm and the state Supreme Court disbarred him as an attorney. In the months since, he’s racked up more than 100 charges related to financial shenanigans.

These allegations will be settled in future trials, but are expected to be a major part of the murder trial as prosecutors reportedly will argue the murders were committed to distract attention from what one lawyer called nothing more than a Ponzi scheme.

In a story published last week by The New Yorker titled “The Corrupt World Behind the Murdaugh Murders,” author James Lasdun wrote, “The prosecutors’ briefs give an impression of someone living in a trance of entitlement, siphoning funds from any flow of money that entered his field of awareness. Lex allegedly stole from colleagues and strangers, from the ablebodied and the injured, from the living and the dead, from the young and the old, from a white highway-patrol officer and a Black former football player.”

THE DEFENSE. As the trial has approached, defense lawyers led by Jim Griffin and Dick Harpootlian, a highprofile former state solicitor who is a Democratic state senator, continue to

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response to Deif, “My superintendent and my staff have bent over backwards to help your school to the point that we helped you rewrite your charter because you did not have capacity.”

In addition to a SCPCSD investigation into the school’s governance, CAA’s administrative director resigned last month and the lease for its James Island campus expires at the end of the 2022 academic year.

“After the comments made by the school’s board and the staff, I feel that this school is just unstable,” board chair Payne said. “I can’t imagine trying to go

insist Murdaugh had nothing to do with the murders of his wife and youngest son. They have filed lots of pretrial motions accusing prosecutors and state police of “false testimony, destroying evidence and altering photographs of evidence.” The defense arguments apparently got state prosecutors to rethink whether to offer “blood spatter” evidence reportedly found on a T-shirt worn by Murdaugh.

MEDIA FRENZY. Not only does Court TV plan to have “gavel-to-gavel coverage” of the trial of the Murdaugh murders, but major news outlets from across the nation descended upon Colleton County Monday. They’ll cover every angle in what is a saga of privilege in the rural South. And if you look close enough, you might see some talking heads around town — hotel rooms have been booked for weeks in and around the region.

TOWN IS READY. Walterboro, a town of 5,500 people, bills itself as the “front porch of the Lowcountry.” Officials say they’re ready for the media onslaught, but some residents are grumbling about the food trucks and crowds headed to the community. Expect the courthouse, which holds 238 people, to be packed every day.

This list could continue, with lots of nuanced information, such as the death of a 19-year-old girl in a boating accident in which Paul Murdaugh was charged with driving the boat while drunk two years before he was murdered. Or the 2018 death of the Murdaugh’s housekeeper, whose body was exhumed and how her family didn’t get an insurance settlement worth millions until they settled a lawsuit against the same bank that was implicated in Murdaugh’s financial schemes. Or how a banker with that bank was found guilty in November by a federal jury of six counts of financial crimes related to Murdaugh. The banker, Russell Laffitte, is appealing.

So hold onto your hats. It’s bound to be a wild ride.

Blotter of the Week

through a transfer, hire a school leader and negotiate a lease all while trying to get academics up.”

While the news wasn’t good, the school employee said that what happened this last week was “almost a relief” because an end is in sight.

“The last month has been wrought with confusion, worry, fear, sadness and more. To finally see the state step in and say something was really vindicating.

“Moving forward, we just have to keep doing what we can for these students. We have them until the end of June, and we owe it to them to continue doing what we do best: supporting them, encouraging them and giving them the tools they need to find success.”

A shirtless male described as “small” threw vases into a roadway Jan. 15 at Meeting and Spring streets downtown, covering four lanes of traffic with debris, according to a Charleston police report. Officers patrolled the area for the suspect with “futile luck” and couldn’t find the owner of the vases.

Target practice

A woman called the police and said that a man in a red truck next to her car in moving traffic on McConnell Parkway fired airsoft pellets at her window 10 times, according to a Jan. 14 Charleston police report. She pulled up next to the man at a stop light, rolled down her window and asked him why he shot at her car. He shrugged his shoulders and replied, “I don’t know.”

Wrong address

A King Street homeowner reported a man he didn’t know was passed out on his living room floor, according to a Jan. 15 Charleston police report.

Responding officers asked the drunken man how much he had to drink, and he replied, “A lot.” Officers later cited the man with disorderly conduct later while he was being treated at the hospital.

By Chelsea Grinstead

Illustration by Steve Stegelin

The Blotter is taken from reports filed with area police department between Jan. 14 and Jan. 17.

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e’re tremendously excited about the still unscheduled 2023 opening of the International African American Museum. Long a dream in the making, it’s going to spark all kinds of opportunities to tell fuller stories of the journeys of enslaved Africans to America — and what happened after they got here.

The IAAM’s Center for Family History, for example, will offer unique help for Black families trying to fill in gaps and find connections in their histories. The museum’s nine galleries, interactive exhibits and theater promise to offer exciting, powerful experiences for visitors. Core exhibits will include more than 150 historic objects, 30 works of art, films and other interactive tools to bring history to life.

The museum will have an impact beyond the confines of its physical space. It will attract new visitors, who will spend money on hotels, in restaurants and in shops. Furthermore, the museum’s commanding physical presence will illustrate how Charleston, where 40% of Africans disembarked from slave ships, is now a national leader in reconciling our slaving past with today’s America.

Yet, many are becoming frustrated with the IAAM as it continues to raise millions from corporate donors and private citizens. The museum was supposed to open with pomp and circumstance last week. Instead, about all we hear is that there is a delay that could last months because of humidity and temperature issues in the new building

that hugs the Cooper River. You’d think anybody building a new structure in Charleston, where you can slice humidity with a knife in the summer, would have intricate initial plans to keep the new building safe from the damp and heat. So we’re surprised weather conditions are being blamed for the delay.

The museum has long been a dream of former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr., who first outlined his vision in 2000. Two years later, a steering committee was formed to try to turn the dream into reality. In the years since, museum officials and board members have connected with dozens of corporations and hundreds of individuals to raise more than $100 million to support construction and outfitting of the museum. Just a few days ago, a Texas couple donated $1 million to name a gallery in the building for U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, a senior Democratic congressman from South Carolina who was the IAAM’s first board chair.

With all of its corporate and personal support, the museum needs to do a better job of communicating when it will open — or giving an updated timeline of what’s happening.

The IAAM should be happy that so many people want to know what’s happening and when it will open. But donors, fans and potential visitors want to make plans. So let’s hope the museum will promptly offer much more detail about its exciting future — sooner than later.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Former U.S. Congressman Arthur Ravenel Jr., a public servant for 60 years and namesake of the U.S. Highway 17 bridge over the Cooper River, died Jan. 16. These thoughts are offered by a son, Thomas, a businessman and South Carolina’s former state treasurer.

My father derived a true joy and happiness through public service. Growing up, we’d always have to take the phone off the hook during dinnertime because people he represented — and even those he didn’t represent — called nonstop for help and he helped!

He was never beholden to any party dogma. I’ve had many Democrats tell me he was the only Republican they ever supported because of his environmental positions. He was their “hero” and they’d recount the arguments he’d put up in support of their causes.

He was a man of moderation to the extreme! In 60 years, I never witnessed him drunk or over-indulgent at the dinner table. He was always to bed at 9 p.m. and up at 5:30 a.m. His weight never deviated from when he was released as a teenager from the Marines.

I rarely ever saw him lose his composure and only one time did he completely lose it and that was upon hearing the news that my brother William, who has Downs Syndrome and was in a coma, had only a 40% chance of survival. Luckily, he survived.

His humility knew no bounds. He’d never accept special treatment because of his status and never tried to look too good or act too smart.

I remember my father once told me about going to a celebration of the Ravenel Bridge, held in his honor. He arrived at the event and attempted to park when the parking attendant said, “You can’t park here; it’s only for VIPs. Drive to the other side of the building and park.” I asked Dad what he did. He said he did what the man said and drove to the other side and parked as instructed, thinking it was funny. That’s humility!

Whenever he was flying to Washington, he’d always turn

down free offers to move up to first class when there was a vacancy. “No thanks ya,” he’d say. “I’m fine back here.”

A friend of mine who worked for him shared “that lobbyists always wanted to take him out for fancy lunches and suppers and he would politely decline and let the staff go instead. Some of my best days were those when I worked for your dad in the district or on the Hill. He was tough, but fair and always funny.”

He was a product of his times. He was quite thrifty. The Great Depression left him that way. If I didn’t get up to take a shower by 7 a.m., it would be a cold one because he would’ve already turned off the hot water heater.

I can hardly believe I can’t call up Dad as we talked quite a bit on the phone (until just a few days ago) and enjoy all the laughs and love.

With all my recent troubles weighing down on me, I always felt better after those calls. He was never judgmental or if he was, it would be couched in a humorous way. Once, I called and asked if he would give me some personal advice. He responded, “No!” I incredulously inquired, “Why not?” Not one to pull punches, he replied, “Because you never take it!”

With [U.S. Sen.] Fritz Hollings’ passing a few years ago, Dad was the last true character left in South Carolina. I don’t see anyone left to pick up that torch.

Thomas Ravenel, a local businessman and early star of the Southern Charm television series, served as South Carolina’s treasurer in 2007.

Courtesy Thomas Ravenel

Arthur Ravenel Jr. with some of his grandchildren at the Statehouse

What To Do

Lowcountry Oyster Festival

Don’t miss a chance to raise funds for local charities while shucking and eating as many oysters as you can handle at the Lowcountry Oyster Festival. Live music from local supergroup Radio Bomb with members of the Blue Dogs, Uncle Mingo and the East Coast Party Band will keep the good vibes going as guests enjoy beer, wine and cocktails, and kids enjoy the Pluff-a-Palooza children’s areas with a climbing wall, egg toss game and cookie decorating. Jan. 29. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $23. Boone Hall Plantation. 1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant. lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com

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THURSDAY

Solo exhibit Acts of Kindness opening reception

The George Gallery presents visual artist Catherine Erb’s collection of mixed media photographs of antique marbles on watercolor paper layered with paint, resin and wax. Erb’s body of work was inspired by author Brené Brown’s “anatomy of trust,” which likens true friendship to a jar full of marbles. Don’t miss a chance to meet the artist during the reception. Jan. 26. 6-8 p.m. Free. The George Gallery. 54 Broad St. Downtown. georgegalleryart.com

FRIDAY

Contemporary ballet: STARDUST

New York City dance company Complexions Contemporary Ballet lands at the Gaillard Center with STARDUST: From Bach to David Bowie, a modern production that fuses the worlds of classical music and glitter rock. Eighteen dancers take over the stage with a theatrical concert performance bursting with imaginative movement and well-known tunes. Complexions performing arts troupe has performed live across five continents for more than 300,000 people. Jan. 27. 7:30 p.m. $25. Charleston Gaillard Center. 95 Calhoun St. Downtown. gaillardcenter.org

SATURDAY

Commonhouse Aleworks 5th Anniversary Block Party

Commonhouse Aleworks is holding a blowout party with fun for all ages featuring fire dancers, comedy, break dancers, a mechanical rodeo shark, a drag show vendor market, face painting and more, plus music from local outfits The V-Tones and Yum Yum Jug Band. Jan. 28. 12-10 p.m. Free. Commonhouse Aleworks. 831 O’Hear Ave. North Charleston. commonhousealeworks.com

TUESDAY

Secrets of the Whales

Learn more about marine wildlife during a National Geographic Live presentation from photojournalist Brian Skerry. This talk centers around the remarkable communication skills and complex social structures found among four species of whales, specifically the familial behavior of beluga whales and eating habits of orcas. Skerry has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 11 times and has contributed to National Geographic since 1998. Jan. 31. 7:30 p.m. $19. Charleston Gaillard Center. 95 Calhoun St. Downtown. gaillardcenter.org

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of Southern Charm and Southern Hospitality

By Dustin Waters

ess than one minute into the premiere of Charleston-based reality show Southern Hospitality, someone describes the setting’s atmosphere as “a Vegas nightclub with a Miami hotness.”

This is interesting in two ways. First, it’s devoid of meaning in a way that’s challenging for that number of words. And second, it frames Southern Hospitality for what it is: a show that’s trying to be everywhere but where it actually is, Charleston. But let’s take a step back.

I remember a time when I knew nothing about Charleston’s first big reality hit, Southern Charm. I became familiar with the show on April 4, 2016. I know this date because I was a City Paper reporter at the time and the following day we published the first installment of the “Confessions of a Southern Charm newbie” series. It did quite well. The Washington Post accidentally shared a link to one of my recaps in a tweet about Mormon baseball players. But I’m old now, and the world continues to make new things that I don’t understand. Southern Charm begat another spinoff, Southern Hospitality. The show centers on the staff of King Street’s Republic Garden & Lounge. I was always amused by that name. As if folks are going there to enjoy the flora.

The cast is young and uniformly beautiful — like mannequins in the Euphoria wardrobe department that come to life at night. I think part of the attraction of Southern Charm was that the producers were selling it like the veil was being lifted on the genteel Southern aristocracy. Southern Hospitality does away with the merest attempt at pretense and just has a bunch of young people constantly tally how much sex they are having. Like, to an absurd extent. They’re like little erotic accountants. One cast member describes having sampled a “buffet” of women. I want to thank him for not letting the pandemic relegate sneeze guards to the dustbin of eroticism.

What would Dante say?

It’s interesting comparing Southern Hospitality to its predecessor. Southern Charm focused on the concept of people failing to hide their messiness behind a veneer of gentility and wealth. Southern Hospitality has everyone immedi-

ately putting their intimate business on front street, while staying on the grind 24/7. Neither is better.

It’s the illusion of Southern propriety masking dysfunction versus being a clout-chaser who trades it all away for more Instagram likes. One is a barbed tongue ready to drop a “Bless your heart” at a moment’s notice. The other is not caring what anyone says about you because all that matters is you’re the subject of the conversation. It’s old Gossip Girl versus new Gossip Girl. But how do you capture this level of drama and debauchery without a script?

I spoke with an inside source who asked to remain anonymous about what it was like on a Southern Charm set. This person recalled shoots starting at 10 a.m. with stiff drinks being poured for the cast. The source said it was common to get cast members and extras intoxicated to ratchet up the

tension, and those not willing to go along with the party were left out of the show.

This source’s statements are backed up by a 2018 Charleston County court complaint alleging that the makers of the show “created, permitted and encouraged Southern Charm plotlines” that focus on alcohol and sexual encounters. The claimant alleged that alcohol was made available during filming and that anyone appearing on Southern Charm was required to sign agreements stating their understanding that while on camera they

may expose

“They’re like little erotic accountants.”

information of a “personal, private, surprising, defamatory, disparaging, embarrassing or unfavorable nature, and that [their] actions and the actions of others participating in the program may be embarrassing or of otherwise unfavorable nature that may be factual or fictional.”

How are these shows impacting Charleston’s reputation?

After learning more about the Southern Charm’s on-set atmosphere, the remainder of Southern Hospitality’s first season felt like watching revenge porn broken up by commercials for adjustable mattresses. What effects could this be having on Charleston’s broader reputation?

Wondering if reality shows can impact a city’s appeal, I spoke with Dr. Steve Litvin, a College of Charleston professor whose research interests include consumer behavior and tourism impacts. According to Litvin, reality TV can be a tourism driver, but it also can be a double-edged sword.

“People like to visit places people like to live,” Litvin said, quoting former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. “If the image the show gives of Charleston is that people really enjoy living here, that becomes an attraction for visitors.”

But here comes the bad part: What if Charleston doesn’t live up to the heightened version depicted in these reality shows?

“We learn in basic marketing that satisfaction is a function of perceptions and expectations. These reality shows certainly elevate the expectation of what people are going to see when they get here and how the

beautiful people live,” Litvin said. “When they get here and find that it doesn’t live up to the fiction of the reality show, there’s a sense of disappointment.

“People end up not liking Charleston as much anymore because it wasn’t the Charleston they were expecting to see.”

Fortunately, Charleston is also home to its fair share of quality scripted programs, such as the locally filmed Righteous Gemstones. Perhaps these fictionalized shows do a better job of capturing the region’s true essence.

Writer and historian W. Scott Poole, a periodic City Paper contributor and College of Charleston professor, has always had an incredible ability to examine popular culture through the real-world events that inspired it. He’s also a Gemstones fan, which he says interests him in part “because it does work to actually center itself in a place — Charleston — and not a Charleston-like setting.”

Despite this, Poole is reluctant to say that either the reality TV version of the Lowcountry or the fictional version are doing a good job of showing the area as it is — in part because both Southern Charm and Righteous Gemstones are so “intensely white.” To its credit, Southern Hospitality does a better job of presenting a more diverse chorus of voices, even if they are so often unharmonious.

Charleston reality shows’ legacies

So what is Charleston’s reality show legacy? Southern Hospitality is wrapping up its first season as Southern Charm is filming what will be its ninth, but what does this mean for

the city? To find out, I reached out to writer, historian and archivist Harlan Greene to ask whether he thinks these shows might one day serve as a representation of Charleston at the time they were filmed.

“It’s my belief that they will serve as relics of our time, but not necessarily of our city. It will reveal our (instant and evanescent) celebrity culture, our desire for youth, our need to be entertained and our prurience — in spying on the love life of young men and women,” said Greene. “Can’t you see a documentary 20 years from now looking back on what engrossed Americans on television at the time?”

Greene suggested that it might be interesting in the future to note that Charleston was deemed of enough interest nationally to be the site of these series. It could serve as a tribute to the city’s high profile, but Greene

would prefer that such attention come for what Charlestonians are doing in regards to issues beyond celebrity culture — such as racism, resilience and resurging homophobia.

There is one last point to keep in mind when you watch these reality shows that offer a somewhat exploitative view of Charleston. It’s understanding that the reality being sold is one that’s manufactured.

“I do think we need to distinguish between the actors and the stage they strut and fret and emote upon. Yes, there might be a Southern accent or two, and people might eat local delicacies in local restaurants: Just because a soap opera is set in Charleston, or a romance novel evokes the city as its background, does not mean it’s a Charleston tale,” said Greene. “Go to the Barbie Museum and you will see a Malibu Barbie, a space Barbie and a Queen Elizabeth Barbie. But you are not in Malibu, in space, or Buckingham Palace. It’s just Barbie.”

Waters, a former City Paper staffer, lives in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area.

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Healthy Thyme delivers restaurantquality meals

By Elise DeVoe

Meal prepping requires a level of planning that can be tough to execute with everything else on your to-do list. Fortunately, local meal delivery service Healthy Thyme Meals does all the work for you. Bonus: It’s healthy, too.

Healthy Thyme is a weekly meal delivery business with a menu of 23 items, 12 of which are swapped out regularly. Owner and chef Landen Ganstrom is best known for his mac and cheese, a dish that took the winning prize at the Charleston Mac Off six separate times. Ganstrom also opened Crave Kitchen and Cocktails in Mount Pleasant in 2008 and the Mac Daddy food truck in 2015. Once the pandemic hit, however, Ganstrom said he realized that he wasn’t enjoying life outside of work anymore. “I had Crave, Woodward Tavern, Mill Street Tavern [and] the Mac Daddy food truck [at the time]. It was a lot to manage and I wasn’t spending a lot of time with my family.”

The chef/fitness enthusiast was already meal-prepping for a few friends on the side, so he decided to take his side hustle and turn it into a business, as many others did at the onset of the pandemic.

“I started Healthy Thyme meals the second week of Covid and just told friends about it and put it on Facebook,” Ganstrom said. “That first week I had 75 orders. The second week I had 125 orders, and then after six months I was already hitting 300 orders.”

Ganstrom quickly realized he couldn’t do it alone and hired some help. He connected with Steve Wenger, the former owner and CEO of Duvall Catering, in 2020 who showed him a satellite kitchen on Azalea Road in North Charleston. With the help of one culinary school grad, a few delivery drivers and the “perfect” kitchen, Ganstrom and his team have delivered nearly 800 meals in recent weeks, he said.

Healthy but tasty

Although the chef’s fine dining training and mac and cheese accolades call for a lot of butter, cheese and heavy cream, his goal with Healthy Thyme is to deliver restaurant-quality, healthy meals.

“My passion is the health of food,” Ganstrom said. “I’d say 90% of the ingredients I use are organic or antibiotic-free, and I’m really strict about the type of chicken and beef I use.”

Instead of using fats like butter or canola oil, the chef uses

A la carte

What’s new?

Michael Toscano of Le Farfalle will open a new sandwich place, Toscano Porchetta Shop, with a focus on focaccia, this spring. The shop will be located at 109 President St., the building formerly occupied by Gnome Cafe.

What’s happening?

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette will announce the 2023 South Carolina Chefs Ambassadors at 10 a.m. Jan. 26 at the S.C. Statehouse. The chef ambassadors spend a year representing South Carolina at events, highlighting the state’s food traditions, creative recipes and locally grown produce.

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Celebrated chef and author Nathalie Dupree hosts a special five-course dinner Jan. 29 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Between the Antlers in Georgetown. Tickets are $100 per person, including wine pairings with the dishes, and are available at betweentheantlers.com.

Toast! On Meeting celebrates its 18th anniversary Jan. 27.

What we’ll miss

Bonny’s Hideaway at 549 King St. closed its doors to make way for a new concept from New York-famed pub The Dead Rabbit duo Sean Muldoon and Jillian Vose .

virgin coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil for a healthier meal.

The chef said he cooks meals he would want to eat when designing the menu, like his almond-crusted chicken tenders with zesty ranch, a popular item among customers.

The chicken is coated in an almond flour and hazelnut blend, then cooked in a convection oven. Ganstrom compared the convection oven to an air fryer, so he doesn’t add excess oil to get the crunch everyone looks for in a chicken tender. The zesty ranch is made with homemade coconut yogurt, pickled jalapeños and a couple of other secret ingredients.

Other popular dishes include roasted beef tenderloin, which the chef coats in rosemary, thyme, oregano, garlic and black pepper.

If you’re following a plant-based diet,

Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Wild Common is offering a special Valentine’s tasting menu Feb. 10-12 and Feb. 14. The special menu will include dishes like wagyu shabu shabu, seared Atlantic halibut and more. The menu is $225 per person and reservations can be made on Resy.

Maya del Sol Kitchen is offering a special five-course chef’s table Valentine’s dinner with seatings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 14. Seats are $65 per person and can be made by calling (843) 225-2390 or emailing raulsmayadelsol@gmail.com.

Be the first to know. Read the Cuisine section at charlestoncitypaper.com.

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My passion is the health of food. I’d say 90% of the ingredients I use are organic or antibiotic-free and I’m really strict about the type of chicken and beef I use.”

—Chef Landen Ganstrom

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Landen Ganstrom, chef and owner of Healthy Thyme, creates delicious meal kits to help his customers stay healthy

Family supper

Kim Clay of West Ashley would like to gather with family members, including her late father and her granddaughter, along with Michelle Obama for a dream dinner. Together, they’ll enjoy a classic Southern appetizer, an indulgent entree and a refreshingly sweet dessert.

DREAM DINNER GUESTS: “My dad (deceased), my granddaughter and Michelle Obama. It would be a birthday party, [as] me, my dad and my granddaughter share the same birthday.”

DRINK: Lemon Drop at the Hotel Bennett. “The greatest Lemon Drop is at The Bennett Hotel. They’re great mixologists there.”

APPETIZER: Fried green tomato tower at Vickery’s. “As a fried green tomato connoisseur, I’ve been taking my fiancé around town to taste them with me for about six months. We finally went to the

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ENTREE: Basil duck at Basil Thai. “Basil duck at Basil Thai is also a favorite because as I travel, I compare. Had a pretty good duck in Connecticut, but [Basil] hands down the crispy on the outside and juicy inside is great.”

DESSERT: Key Lime pie at Coast Bar and Grill. “The key lime pie is so limey — if that’s a word.”

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Healthy Thyme also offers dishes like lentil curry over kale, roasted cauliflower, beets and grilled onions with a lemon tahini dressing. The meal delivery service also has plenty of options for a variety of dietary preferences like gluten-free, dairy-free, low carb, Whole30, vegan, vegetarian and more. You can filter the weekly menu by any of these categories for easy selection.

In addition to the savory lunch and dinner options, the menu features a few sweet items like a rotating flavor of overnight oats, raspberry chia pudding and the chef’s infamous Paleo moon bars.

The moon bars are especially popular, he said, and are made with a pecan, walnut and date crust, topped with coconut buttercream and coated in a vegan dairy-free chocolate ganache.

Each meal is typically two portions, but Healthy Thyme also offers family sized meals equivalent to four portions. A new menu goes out every Tuesday, and orders must be placed by Monday at 2 p.m. There is a $40 minimum per order, but no delivery charge. Meals are delivered to Daniel Island on Thursdays and the rest of the Charleston area from Mount Pleasant to North Charleston to James Island on Fridays. If you happen to live outside the delivery radius, there is the option to pick up your meals at

Meal kits are delivered every week with heating instructions on the box

the company’s kitchen in North Charleston.

“A lot of people ask why I don’t deliver on Mondays, and it’s for two reasons,” Ganstrom said. “The first is that I would have to work on the weekends and that’s the reason I started this, was to spend time with my family.

“Also, people are more likely to make poor decisions with food on the weekend. So if you have these fresh chef-made meals that show up on Friday, you’ve got fresh food through at least Tuesday.”

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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:

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Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-W4, Plaintiff, v. Any heirs-at-law or devisees of Julius Mitchell, 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; Racel Fleming-Mitchell; Austin Mitchell; Michael Heyward; HSBC Mortgage Corp f/k/a Household Finance Corporation II, Defendant(s).

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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-in-Equity/ 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.

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT

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.

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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-in-Equity/ Special Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

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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 December 5, 2022.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Phone (803) 454-3540 Fax (803) 454-3541

Attorneys for Plaintiff

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.

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complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Julius Mitchell to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC dated July 18, 2005 and recorded on August 1, 2005 in Book L547 at Page 255, 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 certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 20, Block R, Woodview Manor Subdivision, as shown on a plat made by E. M. Seabrook, Jr., Inc. dated July 22, 1974, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book AD at Page 110; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully appear.

This being the same property conveyed to Julius Mitchell by deed of Salvatore G. Sciortino dated June 30, 2004, and recorded July 6, 2004, in Book A501 at Page 558 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 388-01-00-021 Property Address: 4525 Logwood Dr Ladson, SC 29456

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 November 21, 2022.

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 4525 Logwood Dr, Ladson, SC 29456; 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 ap-

pointed 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

Notice

To all persons claiming interest in 2020-11’-Seadoo-00030LC00YDV58321C020 Allen Bross will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft. If you have any claim to the watercraft, contact SCDNR at 803-734-3699. Upon 30 days after the date of the last ad if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title. case#20220118950047

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State

Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA 1858

ASSUMED NAME: NICHOLAS CLARK CARRUTHERS

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Carruthers, Nicholas Carruthers ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

Nicholas Clark Carruthers ~Address:care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

Nicholas- Clark: Carruthers., Authorized Representative ~Address:care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

SIGNED BY: : Nicholas-Clark; Carruthers., authorized representative

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State

Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA 1858

ASSUMED NAME: NICOLE CLAIRE RIVERA

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Rivera, Nicole Claire ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

Nicole Claire Rivera ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

Nicole- Claire: Rivera., authorized representative ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

SIGNED BY: : Nicole-Claire; Rivera., authorized representative

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State

Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA 1858

ASSUMED NAME: QUENTIN LEVI CARRUTHERS

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Quentin Levi Carruthers ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000

United States

: Nicole- Claire: Rivera., Authorized Representative ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000

United States

: Quentin- Levi: Carruthers., Authorized Representative ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

Rivera, Nicole Claire ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000

United States

Nicole Claire Rivera ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000

United States

: Nicholas- Clark: Carruthers., Authorized Representative ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

Carruthers, Nicholas Clark ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

Nicholas Clark Carruthers ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

Carruthers, Quentin Levi ~Address: care of, 10 Thirty Second Avenue Isle of Palms South Carolina 00000 United States

SIGNED BY: : Nicholas-Clark; Carruthers., authorized representative

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2022-DR-10-2436

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS LAUREN THROWER, STEPHAN AIKEN, CURTIS WHEELER, AND INAHIA MOODY, SR., DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2015, 2016, 2017, AND 2019.

TO DEFENDANT: INAHIA MOODY, SR.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on August 23, 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, Adam S. Ruffin, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, 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. Adam S. Ruffin, SC Bar # 101350, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, Charleston, S.C. 29405, (843) 953-9625.

MACK, JR. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on August 18, 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, Adam S. Ruffin, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, 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. Adam S. Ruffin, SC Bar # 101350, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, Charleston, S.C. 2405, (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: PERRY G. PATRICK, SR. 2022-ES-10-2117 DOD: 10/30/22

Pers. Rep: NETTIE L. PATRICK 4955 STEEPLECHASE LN. HOLLYWOOD, SC 29449

Atty: ANNE KELLEY RUSSELL, ESQ. 5 EXCHANGE ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401 ************

Estate of: HELEN BAIRD MEESE 2022-ES-10-2147 DOD: 11/02/22

Pers. Rep: DAVID W. MEESE, JR. 4905 WOODVIEW LN. MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29575

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

Estate of: MERILYN SPELL LOCKWOOD 2022-ES-10-2149 DOD: 11/15/22

Pers. Rep: MYRL B. KLUGE 1025 RIVERLAND WOODS PL., #1019 CHARLESTON, SC 29412

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

Estate of: BRAD SCHUYLER AMES 2022-ES-10-2173 DOD: 02/22/22

Pers. Rep: EILEEN ASHCROFT AMES 3448 FOREST GLEN DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Atty: JOHN T. KORNEGAY, ESQ. 131 E RICHARDSON AVE. SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 *****************

Estate of: ROBERT GEORGE ELGER, JR. 2022-ES-10-2193 DOD: 09/01/22

Pers. Rep: MARY ELLEN ELGER 3154 FOSTERS GLENN DR. JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455

2022-ES-10-2198

DOD: 06/09/22

Pers. Rep: KAITLYN CHAMBERS 1966 RIVER ST. NE CONYERS, GA 30012

Atty: HAROLD A. OBERMAN, ESQ. 60 MARKFIELD DR., #2 CHARLESTON, SC 29407

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Estate of: DOROTHY DANIELS SEWELL 2022-ES-10-2053 DOD: 08/13/22

Pers. Rep: SUSAN SEWELL FRICKMAN 159 MARY ELLEN DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29403

Pers. Rep: HARVEY WINSTON SEWELL, JR. 2829 MERRIAMS DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Atty: C. AUSTIN ELLIOTT, ESQ. 116 CHURCH ST., 3RD FLOOR CHARLESTON, SC 29401

ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES

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

Estate of: SHIRLEY HUBBARD SEAY 2022-ES-10-1574 DOD: 05/15/22

Pers. Rep: ROBERT A. SEAY 1117 PARKWAY DR., MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464 ************

Estate of: LAWRENCE SCOTT ELLIOTT 2022-ES-10-2049 DOD: 11/01/22

Pers. Rep: SUZANNE HOLT ELLIOTT 363 SHADOWMOSS PKWY., CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Atty: CAMPBELL D. COXE, JR., ESQ. 1700 ASHLEY RIVER RD., #A CHARLESTON, SC 29407 ************

Estate of: CAROL H. GROSS 2022-ES-10-2065 DOD: 11/02/22

Pers. Rep: DAVID L. GROSS 27 CHARLOTTE ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29403 ************

Estate of: TAMMY ELIZABETH DONNELLY 2022-ES-10-2072 DOD: 07/01/22

Pers. Rep: PATRICK K. DONNELLY 8 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401 ************

Estate of: JAY DANIEL DECKER 2022-ES-10-2133 DOD: 11/13/22

Pers. Rep: DEBRA A. DECKER 2957 SEABROOK ISLAND RD. SEABROOK ISLAND, SC 29455

Atty: TERESA ZACHRY HILL, ESQ. 6209 SAVANNAH HWY. RAVENEL, SC 29470

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE PROBATE COURT

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FRANCES CAROLYN CLIFTON COURY

to determine the lawful heirs of Frances Carolyn Clifton Coury, deceased, who died August 23, 2008.

A full copy of the Summons and Petition is available from the undersigned Attorney for Petitioner. Notification of Invitation for Virtual Attendance of the Hearing shall be provided by the Court to Petitioner’s Attorney prior to commencement of the scheduled Hearing. Once received, Petitioner’s Attorney shall provide the Notification to all parties entitled to Notice. Any and all parties having any interest in this matter may request attendance at 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.

s/John J. Dodds, III 858 Lowcountry Blvd., Suite 101 Mount Pleasant, S.C. 29464 john@cisadodds.com (843) 881-6530

Attorney for Petitioner

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2022-CP-10-05435

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsCynthia Kinloch Murray, Collins Murray, III, Charles Murray, Tasia McCants, Jeffrey U. Kinloch, heirsat-law of Collins Murray a/k/a Collins Murray, Jr, deceased, and all other unknown Heirs-at-Law with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein being a class designated as Mary Roe; all Unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein, being a class designated as Jane Doe; also any Unknown persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any Unknown minors, persons under a Disability or persons incarcerated, being a class designated as Richard Roe; 1st Franklin Financial Corporation; and Republic Finance Defendants

SUMMONS

(Deficiency Judgment Waived) (Mortgage Foreclosure) Non-Jury

TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Charles Murray, Tasia McCants, and all other unknown Heirs-at-Law of deceased Defendants Eva Ruth Henderson a/k/a Eva R. Henderson and Jeanette Henderson, with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein being a class designated as Mary Roe; all Unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein, being a class designated as Jane Doe; also any Unknown persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any Unknown minors, persons under a Disability or persons incarcerated, being a class designated as Richard Roe;

PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDE(S), AND/OR TO PERSON UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY, INCOMPETENTS AND PERSONS CONFINED AND PERSON IN THE MILITARY:

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

NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Summons and Complaint in the above-captioned action were filed on November 28, 2022, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina.

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to the Supreme Court of South Carolina Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a right to Foreclosure Intervention.

To be considered for any available Foreclosure Intervention, you must communicate with an otherwise deal with Plaintiff through its law firm, Crawford & von Keller, LLC. You must communicate any requests for Foreclosure Intervention consideration to Crawford & von Keller, LLC. within thirty (30) days from your receipt of this Notice by writing to the undersigned attorney P.O. Box 4216, Columbia, SC 29240 or calling 803-592-3863.

IF YOU FAIL TO COMMUNICATE AN INTEREST IN BEING EVALUATED FOR FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION TO THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER BEING SERVED WITH THIS NOTICE, THEN THE PLAINTIFF WILL CONSIDER SUCH FAILURE AN ELECTION NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION AND WILL PROCEED WITH THE FORECLOSURE ACTION.

NOTICE OF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI AND NOTICE A GUARDIAN AD LITEM APPOINTED

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT an action involving real property known as 1116 Premier Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466, in which you may have an interest, has been commenced in the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, South Carolina and that, by Order of the Clerk of Court filed therein on January 13, 2023, Kelley Y. Woody, Attorney at Law, has been appointed as the attorney to represent any unknown Defendants that may be in the military service represented by the class designated as John Doe and Guardian ad Litem Nisi for all minors and persons under legal disability as a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants herein.

Page 426. The premises covered and affected by the said mortgage and the foreclosure thereof, were, at the time of making thereof and at the time of the filing of the Lis Pendens, as described on the attached Exhibit “A”.

EXHIBIT “A”

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon or to be constructed thereon, situate, lying and being in Christ Church Parish, Charleston County, South Carolina, being know and designated as LOT 3, BLOCK “J”, according to a Map of WHITE HALL TERRACE, SECTION TWO, made January 1957 by A. L. Glen, Registered P.E. and L.S., and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book L at Page 7; reference to which plat is made for a more complete description.

This being the identical property conveyed to Collins Murray and Cynthia Murray by deed of Herbert Ward dated March 2, 2012 and recorded March 5, 2012 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County in Deed Book 237 at Page 171.

TMS # 614-01-00-030

Crawford & von Keller, LLC PO Box 4216 1640 St. Julian Place (29204) Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 803-790-2626 Email: court@crawfordvk.com Attorneys for Plaintiff

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE MATTER OF:

ELIZABETH DAVIS TAYLOR, DECEASED

CASE NUMBER: 2022-ES-10-2120

JOHN TIMBERLAKE TAYLOR, Petitioner, -versusALICE TAYLOR, SARAH TAYLOR, JOHN DOE, and JANE DOE, whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating the unknown heirs, devisees, distributees, issue, executors, administrators, successors, assigns of the above named Respondents if they or any of them be dead; and all 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 Petition herein, Respondents.

SUMMONS

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2022-DR- 10-2405

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS PRECIOUS JONES AND CHRISTOPHER MACK, JR., DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, AND 2022.

TO DEFENDANT: CHRISTOPHER

Atty: KEVIN D. HACKLER, ESQ. 451 FOLLY RD., #105 CHARLESTON, SC 29412 *****************

Estate of: MARVETTE C. HAZEL 2022-ES-10-2197

DOD: 10/21/22

Pers. Rep: TIFFANEY HAZEL-FAUST 813 BURNETTE DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29412

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

Estate of: MARIA LEA CHAMBERS

CASE NO: 2023-ES10-00086

NOTICE OF HEARING - VIRTUAL HEARING

DATE OF HEARING: March 1, 2023 TIME: 9:00 A.M.

PLACE: Virtual Hearing for the Charleston County Probate Court Historic Courthouse, 84 Broad Street, Second Floor Charleston, South Carolina 29401

DESCRIPTION / SUBJECT OF HEARING: Petition of Stephanie C. Hammond

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their office, 1640 St. Julian Place, Columbia, SC 29204, within (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer to Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for a judgment by default granting 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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT, unless you or someone on your behalf apply to the Court for appointment of a suitable person to act as Attorney or Guardian ad Litem herein, within thirty (30) days after service by publication of this Notice, the appointment of Kelly Y. Woody, Attorney at Law, as Guardian ad Litem shall be made absolute.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is now pending in this Court upon the Complaint of the above-named Plaintiff for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Collins Murray a/k/a Collins Murray, Jr. and Cynthia Murray to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. dated October 31, 2012 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County on November 6, 2012 in Book 0289 at

TO THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to Answer the Petition in this action, the original of which has been filed in the Probate Court for Charleston County, 84 Broad Street, Third Floor, Charleston, South Carolina 29401, on the 1st day of December, 2022, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon Attorney Deborah Wright at her office at 507 Huger Street, Charleston, SC 29403, within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this Summons; and if you fail to answer the Petition within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS

PETITIONER: John Timberlake Taylor

DATE OF BIRTH: October 8, 1954; DATE OF DEATH: January 24, 2005; NAMES OF POSSIBLE KNOWN HEIRS: John Timberlake Taylor, Sarah Taylor and Alice Taylor

REASON FOR PETITION: To establish the heirs of the deceased on

TO THE RESPONDENTS ABOVE NAMED:

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by an Order dated the 3rd day of January, 2023, and on file in the Probate Court of Charleston County, Kyle T. Varner, Esquire whose office address is One Carriage Lane, Building H (29407), PO Box 31265, Charleston, SC 29417, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for John Doe and Jane Doe, fictitious names, who represent the unknown heirs, devisees, distributes, issue, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of Elizabeth Davis Taylor and also represent such of the Respondents as may be minors, infants, incompetents, or persons of unsound mind or imprisoned, in the military or otherwise under any disability. 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.

NOTICE OF HEARING

TO ALL RESPONDENTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held before the Honorable Irvin G. Condon, Probate Judge for Charleston County, on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 3 pm, at the Charleston County Probate Court, Historic Courthouse, 84 Broad Street, Second Floor, Charleston, South Carolina.

BY: Deborah Wright (Bar #6732) deborah@dwrightlawfirm.com 507 Huger Street Charleston, SC 29403 843-577-2776-office 843-577-4478-cell 843-577-6212-fax

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER

Charleston, South Carolina January 9, 2023

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE PROBATE COURT NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2021-ES-10-00699

In re: The Estate of Mary German

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO: ALL PERSONS OF INTEREST INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

ANGELA RICHARDSON, LESLIE RICHARDSON, MARK RICHARDSON, CARLA RICHARDSON, LEAH LEVY, MONIPHA RICHARDSON, BRIAN WHITE, ADRIAN WHITE, BETHANY WHITE, GERALD WHITE, JASON WHITE, MILDRED HORLBECK, SARA KIN HORLBECK, TIERRA BROWN, CRAIG HORLBECK, GENEVIEVE HORLBECK, CAMERON HORLBECK, TRACEY RICHARDSON, GEROD GETHERS, TYESHA RICHARDSON, APRIL DICKERSON, ALPHONZO HENRY, JENNIFER FOSTER GERMAN, AARON FOSTER, JR., CHRISTOPHER FOSTER, DOUGLAS “BERMAN” ROBINSON, AND YVONNE COAKLEY.

PETITIONERS’ EMERGENCY PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE SHALL BE HEARD ON FEBRUARY 16, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME AT THE CHARLESTON COUNTY PROBATE COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 84 BROAD STREET, CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 29401.

IF VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE IS PREFERRED, PLEASE CONTACT SYDNEY FOWLER AT THE CHARLESTON COUNTY PRO-

BATE COURT (843-958-5194/ SFOWLER@CHARLESTONCOUNTY.ORG) AND/OR PETITIONERS’ ATTORNEY OF RECORD.

s/Jonathan S. Altman JONATHAN S. ALTMAN, ESQ. DERFNER & ALTMAN, LLC 575 KING STREET, SUITE B CHARLESTON, SC 29403 (843) 723-9804 EXT. 1

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONERS

Date: January 4, 2023

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2022-CP-10-05627

Dorothy Black, Benjamin Grant and Leroy Fyall, Plaintiffs.

vs. Carol Porter, Mattie Wright, Kenneth Wright, Angela W. Perry, Anthony Wright, Suzette McCoy, George Blackwood, Brian Hicks, Victoria C. Wright, Belinda W. Davis, Larry Wright, Jr., Charles O. Wright, Jr., Cartrina W. Burgess, Benita W. Bradley, Charleeta W. Andrews, Matrina Wright, Michael Wright, Sr., Megan Wright, Barbara Doctor, Sanda Jones Grant, John Grant, Jr., Mark Grant, Timothy Grant, Diablo Grant, Corey Grant, Shanika Scott, Octavia Grant, Earl Grant, Jr., Buelah Olivia Grant White, Carl Grant, Jr., Carla Grant, S.C. Department of Revenue, United States of America through Internal Revenue Service, County of Charleston Clerk of Court, South Carolina Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, PF&H, Inc. dba Service Master of Charleston, Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, as assignee of Synchrony Bank/ Walmart, RMC Financial, Sentry Select Insurance Co., TRUIST fka Suntrust Bank, Discover Bank, Regional Finance Corp., Midland Funding, LLC, and John Doe and Mary Roe, adults, and Richard Roe and Jane Doe, infants, persons under disability or incompetent, if any, including those persons whom might be covered under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act, fictitious names, designating the unknown heirs, devisees, distributees, issue, executors, administrators, successors or assigns of the above named defendants, if they or any of them be dead, and also the following deceased persons, their heirs, devisees, distributees, issue, executors, administrators, successors or assigns: Thomas Middleton, Sadie M. Fyall, Fred Middleton, Elease M. Wright, Lucille M. Goodwine, Lula M. Grant, Bertha M. Bennett,Johnny Fyall, Christopher Wright, Sr, Christopher Wright, Jr., Thelma W. Keene, Margie W. Blackwood, Lala W. Hicks, Charles O. Wright, Sr., Larry J. Wright,Sr., Curtis J. Wright, Sr., Isaac Goodwine, John Grant, Sr., Earl Grant, Sr., Carl Grant, Sr., Odell Grant, Ruth Middleton, James Keene, Gary Wright, Thomas Smalls, Audrey Grant, and Marion Grant, Defendants.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

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 Plaintiff(s) or his/her attorney, Veronica G. Small, Esquire, 3300 W. Montague Avenue, Suite 102. North Charleston, South Carolina 29418, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service if service was in person and thirty-five (35) days after service if service made upon you was by U. S. Mail, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in

this action will apply to the Court of the relief demanded in this Complaint 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 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 the undersigned attorney will seek the agreement and stipulation of all parties not in default for an Order of Reference to the Master in Equity for Charleston County, South Carolina, stipulating that the said Master in Equity enter a final judgment in this case.

Dated at North Charleston, South Carolina on the 17th day of January, 2023.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County upon the Complaint of the above-named Plaintiff(s) against the above named Defendants, for the purpose of determining the interests of the Plaintiffs and certain Defendants in the parcel of land herein described; and is brought under the provisions of the South Carolina Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act, Section 15-53-10, et. seq., Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended) to obtain a declaration of the rights, status, and other legal relations of the parties hereto with respect to the real estate hereinafter described; pursuant to the provisions of Section 15-67-10, et. seq., Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended) to determine any and all adverse claims to the said real estate and the rights thereof to the parties, respectively; for the purpose of obtaining a decree confirming that the Plaintiffs and certain Defendants are seized in fee simple of a good and marketable title to said real estate, and that no other person whomever has any interest or estate in or lien upon the said real estate or any part thereof.

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

ALL THAT LOT, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Liberty Hill, St. James Goose Creek Parish, in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, having such size, shape and dimensions as are shown on a plat made by J. O’Hear Sanders, Jr., Surveyor, on October 20, 1930, and attached to and made a part of deed from Rosa Thomas to the grantor, Thomas Middleton, derivation below:

MEASURING AND CONTAINING one-sixth (1/6) of an acre, more or less, with the following courses and distances: Beginning at the South East corner of said lot, with the letter E, and running West One Hundred Thirty-five and five tenths of a foot (135.5’) to a corner marked F on said plat; thence North One Hundred Sixty-two (162’) feet to a corner on Montague Avenue marked A; thence East with said

Montague Avenue from A to B, twelve (12’) feet; thence South from letter B to Letter G, One Hundred twelve (112’) feet; thence East One Hundred Twenty-three and five tenths (123.5’) feet on the line of Rosa Thomas, from G to D; thence South Fifty (50’) feet to the beginning point, as shown on said plat, reference to said plat is craved.

THE ABOVE PLAT, shows a twelve (12’) foot lane leading from Montague Avenue, to the lot hereby conveyed, and this said lane of twelve (12’) foot road is to be the property of the said Thomas Middleton, for going to his lot.

BEING THE SAME PREMISES conveyed to Thomas Middleton by deed of Elease Middleton Wright dated February 14, 1983 and recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County in Book S130 at Page 031 on February 15, 1983.

TMS NO.: 4700300260

NOTICE OF FILING

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, Lis Pendens, Petition and Notice Nisi were filed on December 7, 2022 in the Office of the Clerk of Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Arthur C. McFarland, Esquire of 1847 Ashley River Road, Suite 200, Charleston, South Carolina 29407 has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability, or an unknown heir of any of decedents listed herein by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston County dated on or about the 12TH day of December, 2022, and the said appointment shall become absolute thirty (30) days after the final publication of this Notice, unless the Defendants, or anyone in their behalf, shall procure a proper person to be appointed as Guardian ad litem for them within thirty (30) days after the final publication of this Notice.

PETITION AND NOTICE NISI

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:

The Petitioners would allege and show unto this Honorable Court as follows:

1. That she is the attorney for the Plaintiffs in the within action.

2. Plaintiffs bring this action for the purpose of determining the interest of the Plaintiffs and certain Defendants in the parcel of land herein described; and is brought under the provisions of Section 15-67-210, et. seq., Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended), for the purpose of obtaining a decree establishing that the Plaintiffs and certain Defendants are seized of a fee simple title to the property in the Plaintiffs’ Complaint; and the said action is further brought for the purpose of declaring that the Plaintiffs and certain Defendants are the only persons entitled to take their respective share of interest in the said property.

3. That the possibility exists that some of these persons may be minors, incompetents, persons under any other type of disability, persons unknown, persons unlocatable or persons in the Military Service within the meaning of Title 50, United States Code commonly referred to as The Soldier’s and Sailor’s Civil Relief Act of 1940, and will be unable to capably defend this action under the laws of the State of South Carolina.

4. That the Plaintiffs are informed and believe that if such persons exist, then a Guardian ad Litem should be appointed to represent and protect any interest which they

may have in these proceedings.

5. That the Plaintiffs believe that Arthur C. McFarland, Esquire of Charleston, South Carolina, is a suitable person to act as such Guardian ad Litem, and should be so appointed, unless those persons select a person of their own choice to so act.

6. That the Plaintiffs believe that to give proper notice to such persons that a copy of the Notice of Appointment of Guardian ad Litem should be published in the Charleston City Newspaper as notice so said persons.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REFER TO

MASTER-IN-EQUITY

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned Attorney on behalf of the Plaintiff(s) herein, will move for an Order thirty (30) days from the date of service, to refer the above entitled matter to the Master-in-Equity for Charleston County, to take testimony and issue a final decree. Any appeal from the final judgment of the Master-in-Equity shall be made directly to the Supreme Court for the State of South Carolina.

/s/Veronica G. Small Veronica G. Small, Esquire Family Legal Services, LLC 3300 W. Montague Avenue, Suite 102 North Charleston, South Carolina 29418 843-556-8838; 843-2034527(fax)

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS

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-inEquity/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 December 19, 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.

ampo, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Troy D. Winningham; Ross Alan Winningham; Zachary Troy Winningham; Oak Bluff Homeowners Association, Inc.; Trident Regional Medical Center;

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 10th day of November, 2022, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 7th day of February, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of North Charleston, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 3903, Block 3900, Oak Bluff Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Mark A. Cornelius, PLS of General Engineering Laboratories, Inc., entitled “FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF OAK BLUFF, BLOCKS 3900 AND 4200, 7955

CROSSROADS DRIVE, OWNED BY PORTRAIT HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, LLC LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.” which plat is dated May 5, 2003 last revised July 21, 2004, and recorded in Plat Book EH at pages 259, 260, and 261 in the RMC Office for Charleston County.

Long Corporation, a South Carolina Corporation,

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 10th day of February, 2022, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 7th day of February 2023, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

All that lot, piece, or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon, being known and designated as Lot 569, Block None, Waylyn Subdivision, said lot shown on plat of said Waylyn Subdivision recorded in Plat Book F at Page 117, in the RMC Office for Charleston County, South Carolina. Said lot having such actual size, shape, and dimensions as by reference to plat by Joseph Needle, Surveyor, dated May 26, 1949, recorded in Plat Book H at Page 138, in the RMC Office for Charleston County.

Subject to Restrictive Covenants and Easements of record.

This conveyance is made subject to all existing easements, restrictions, covenants, rights of way and/or encroachments, and conditions of record, including matters shown on recorded plats.

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

PNC Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF, vs.

Francis M Christopher a/k/a Francis Morgan Christopher; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, DEFENDANT(S)

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

C/A NO: 2022-CP-10-05808 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

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.

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

Master’s Sale Case No. 2022-CP-10-02519

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

Navy Federal Credit Union, vs. Shawnda Frasier Winngham Oc-

THIS BEING the same property conveyed unto Troy D. Winningham by virtue of a Deed from Kou Her, Joua Su Xiong and Jesse Xiong dated August 29, 2019 and recorded September 17, 2019 in Book 0822 at Page 153 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

TMS #484-00-00-433

Current Property Address: 7926 Shadow Oak Drive Charleston, SC 29406

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

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

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

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

John S. Kay, Esquire

Telephone: 803-726-2700

FOR INSERTION

January 18th, 2023; January 25th, 2023; February 1st, 2023

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale Case No. 2021-CP-10-04316

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

Village Capital & Investment, LLC vs Lee V Jailor, III, Individually and as Personal Representative for the Estate of Lee V. Jailor a/k/a Lee V. Jailor II a/k/a Lee Vernon Jailor; AscensionPoint Recovery Services, LLC on behalf of BBVA; South Carolina Federal Credit Union;

This being the same property conveyed to Lee V. Jailor by Deed of Eleanor C. Sullivan, Linda S. Coker, and Robin W. Krofta dated October 14, 2015 and recorded October 14, 2015 in Book 0510 at Page 876, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

TMS # 411-12-00-124

Current Property Address: 2654 Oregon Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405

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

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

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

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

FOR INSERTION January 18th, 2023; January 25th, 2023; February 1st, 2023

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2023-CP-10-00173

Cathy D. Matthews in her capacity as Personal Representative of the Estate of Azaline O. Doyle, Plaintiff,

v. Edward Patterson, a deceased person and his 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: 1429 Alma Street Charleston County South Carolina

TMS Number: 351-06-00-111 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: 925 Wappoo Rd., Suite B, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days, after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive if the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

NOTICE OF FILING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Notice, Complaint and Lis Pendens were filed on January 11th, 2023, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on January 12th, 2023 and the Order of Publication was filed on January 12th, 2023 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, State of South Carolina.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that Carl B. Hubbard, Esquire of 2201 Middle Street, Box 15, Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina 29482 has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability or in the Service of the Military by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston County, dated January 12th, 2023 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, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in St. Andrew Parish, Charleston County, S.C., and containing .14 of an acre as shown on a plat by W. L. Gaillard, Surv. The above-mentioned lot having the following boundaries and dimensions: On the North by lands of C. E. Brown and Sarah D. Brown 90 feet; on the East by a small road leading to The Savage Road, 52 feet; on the South by Orleans Terrace 95 feet and on the West by lands of Mary Mitchell 88 feet.

TMS #: 351-06-00-111

Jeffrey T. Spell Attorney at Law 925 Wappoo Road, Suite B Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (843) 452-3553

www.jeffspell.com Attorney for Plaintiff s/Jeffrey T. Spell

State of South Carolina County of Charleston In Common Pleas Court Docket No 2022CP1005682

Tonia Manzie and Dennis Manzie, Plaintiffs, v. Benjamin Drayton, Estate of Mary Lee Drayton, Charleston County Estate Case No. 1994-ES-1000439, Elijah Drayton, Claudia Drayton, Bobby L. Drayton, Jane Doe and John Doe, et al, Defendants

COMPLAINT FILED December 12, 2022 and AMENDED January 18, 2023

SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANTS

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 on the Plaintiff or their Attorney, Jennifer S. Smith, Esquire, P.C., at the below-indicated address, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint, a judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE NISI

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM entered December 12, 2022 FOR all unknown Defendants is Attorney Rebecca Epstein 843-628-9411 AFFECTING ALL that lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being on James Island, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and shown as Lot No. Thirty Six (36) Block D on a plat or map of a part of Block D of Laurel Park, Made by W.L. Gaillard, Surveyor, dated November 12, 1954 and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book J, Page 143; said lot having the following measurements: Starting at a pipe or stake on the North Side of Wambaw Avenue and extending in an easterly direction along Wambaw Avenue (90’) Feet to a pipe or stake; thence in a northerly direction One Hundred Twenty and Five-Tenths (120.5) feet to a pipe or stake then in a southwesterly direction One Hundred Fifty (150’) Feet to a pipe or stake and in a southeasterly direction Eighty Two (82’) back to the point of beginning. Butting and bounding and measuring and containing to the North on land formerly of Drayton One Hundred Fifty (150’) feet, as shown on plat; to the West on Lot No. Thirty-Seven (37) Block D One Hundred Twenty and Five-Tenths (120.5) Feet as shown on plat; to the South on Wambaw Avenue Ninety (90’) Feet as shown on plat and to the West on Lot No. ThirtyFive (35’) Block D Eighty-Two (82’) Feet as shown upon said plat TMS 424-09-00-013.

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFFS

Jennifer S Smith Esq 843-819-6581 260 W Coleman Blvd Ste B Mt Pleasant SC 29464

TO: Biological Father, Antonio Mazyck Tabetha Marie Yagman, the biological mother, gave birth to a female child, MARIA ANTONIA MAZYCK, on January 18, 2006 in North Charleston, South Carolina. You have been identified as the biological father. It is the intent of the biological mother to have the Petitioner adopt the minor child. If you believe your consent to the adoption of this child by the Petitioner is required pursuant to G.S. §48-2-401, you must notify the Court in writing no later than 40 days from the date you received this notice that you believe your consent is required. A copy of your notice to the Court must be sent to Sarah D. Miranda, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 2505, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302. You have forty (40) days from the date you the first publication of this Notice to respond in writing to the Clerk of Court, Cumberland County, P.O. Box 363, Fayetteville, NC 28302, after service of this notice if you believe that your consent is required in order to participate in and receive further notice of a proceeding, including any notice of the time and place of any hearing. If you fail to do so within the specified time, the Court will rule that your consent is not required.

This the 5th day of December, 2022 Sarah D. Miranda, Attorney for Petitioner Miranda Law Firm, PLLC, P.O. Box 53997, Fayetteville, NC 28305 910-900-3880

Publication Dates: 1/29/2023, 2/5/2023, 2/12/2023

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DORCHESTER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE 1st JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NUMBER 2022CP1801288

QUIONNA REAVIS, individually and as parent and guardian for the MINOR A.L., Plaintiff(s), vs. YEAKIE SHERELL JOHNSON, individually and as parent and guardian for the MINOR M.J. Defendant(s).

SUMMONS JURY TRIAL REQUESTED

TO THE ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer upon the subscriber at their offices, Berlinsky and Ling, 2971 West Montague Avenue, Suite 201, N. Charleston, South Carolina, 29418, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer or otherwise plead within the time aforesaid, the herein will apply to the Court for judgment by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

BERLINSKY AND LING

By s/ Philip Berlinsky PHILIP A. BERLINSKY Attorney for the Plaintiff s/ Bradley W. Bonville BRADLEY W. BONVILLE Attorneys for the Plaintiff 2971 W. Montague Ave. Suite 201 North Charleston, SC 29418 (843) 884-0000

August 18, 2022

deceased, then any and all other persons entered to claim under or through him and all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real property subject to this action, those who are adults being as a class designated as John Doe and any unknown infants or persons under any disability or person in the military service of the United States of America being as a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants.

Notice of Hearing

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the hearing in the above matter has been scheduled for February 22, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. before The Honorable Dale Van Slambrook, at the Berkeley County Courthouse located at 300 California Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

s/R. David Chard (S.C. Bar No. 1190)

2050 Spaulding Drive, Suite 2 N. Charleston, SC 29406 843-554-6984 david@chardlawfirm.com

Master’s Sale Case No.: 2022CP1000665

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

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse FirstBoston Mortgage Securities Corp., CSMC Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1, PLAINTIFF, VERSUS John Barnhardt; United States of America by and through its agency, The Internal Revenue Service; South Carolina Department of Revenue; DEFENDANTS.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 15th day of December, 2022, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the Front Entrance of CHARLESTON COUNTY CHAMBERS, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 7th day of February, 2023 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

All that certain lot, piece, or parcel of land situated in North Charleston, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 7 in Block 145-C in a Plat of a Portion of Block 145 North Charleston made by J.O’Hear Sanders, Jr., C.E., dated January 1952, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book H. Page 127, and having such shape metes, bounds and location as shown thereon, to which reference is hereby made for fuller description.

ALSO

All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situated in North Charleston, County of Charleston. State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 7A in Block 145-C in a Plat entitled Showing Portion of Block 145, North Charleston,” made by J. O’Hear Sanders, Jr., Surveyor, dated March 31. 1950, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book L. Page 133, and having such shape, metes, bounds and location as shown thereon, to which reference is hereby made for fuller description.

NO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SHALL BE ERECTED OR USED IN SAID LOT 7A

NOTICE OF FILING ADOPTION PETITION

DISTRICT COURT DIVISION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CUMBERLAND COUNTY FILE NUMBER 22 SP 1164

IN THE MATTER OF: Mariah Antonio Mazyck, JAMIE LEON JOHNSON, Petitioner.

RDC File No.: 22-13365

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO.: 22-CP-08-1653

NJF 2051, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Leroy Moore, Jr., and if He is

Subject to all easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record.

SUBJECT to assessments, Charleston Ad Valorem Taxes, any and all restrictions, easements, covenants and rights-of-way of record, and any other senior encumbrances. This being the same property conveyed to John Barnhardt by deed of Thomas C. Moore, dated August 22, 2006 and recorded August 22,

2006

450 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County.

TMS/PIN# 4710800052

Case#: 2022CP1000665

Current Property Address: 1174 Camden St North Charleston, SC 29405

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, certified funds in the amount of five per cent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. Subject to a 120 day right of redemption from date of sale afforded to the United States of America pursuant to 28 U.S.C.A. §2410(c).

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

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

John J. Hearn (803) 744-4444 013263-12193 2022CP1000665

FOR INSERTION 1/18/23, 1/25/23, 2/1/23

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale Case No.: 2021CP1000397

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

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PLAINTIFF, VERSUS Lisa Ann Comer-Smalls; Darryl L. Smalls; Old Towne Villas Homeowners Association, Inc.; DEFENDANTS.

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 17th day of September, 2021, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the Front Entrance of CHARLESTON COUNTY CHAMBERS, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 7th day of February, 2023 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN WEST ST. ANDREWS PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, IN THAT CERTAIN TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN SHADOWMOSS COMMUNITY, KNOWN AS OLDE TOWNE VILLAS, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING DESIGNATED AS LOT 41, BLOCK X, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT ENTITLED, “PHASE I, OLDE TOWNE VILLAS, TOWNHOUSE PLAN OF A 9.29 ACRE TRACT SHADOWMOSS COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITY, LOCATED ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 61, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA,” WHICH PLAT WAS PREPARED BY SIGMA ENGINEERS, INC., DATED NOVEMBER 27, 1972, AND REVISED MAY 23, 1973, AND JANUARY 9, 1974 AND APRIL 11, 1974 AND RECORDED IN

THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK AD, AT PAGE 18; SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, DIMENSION, BUTTING, AND BOUNDING AS WILL BY REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT MORE FULLY APPEAR

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

This being the same property conveyed to Darryl Smalls and Lisa Smalls by deed of Eunice Z. DeMichiel a/k/a Eunice DeMichiel, dated September 2, 2005 and recorded September 6, 2005 in Book L552 at Page 136 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County. Subsequently, Lisa A. Comer f/k/a Lisa Smalls conveyed her interest to Darryl L. Smalls by Quit Claim deed dated November 14, 2013 and recorded November 19, 2013 in Book 0374 at Page 167.

Subsequently, this property was conveyed to Old Towne Villas Homeowners Association Inc., by Master in Equity Deed from Mikell R. Scarborough dated October 16, 2019 and recorded November 13, 2019 in Book 0839 at Page 46.

TMS/PIN# 358-11-00-050 Case#: 2021CP1000397

Current Property Address: 2936 Cathedral Lane Charleston, SC 29414

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, certified funds in the amount of five per cent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

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

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

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

John J. Hearn (803) 744-4444 013044-00122 2021CP1000397 FOR INSERTION 1/18/23, 1/25/23, 2/1/23

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 2022CP1002814

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Nicholas Veang Cammisa; Southport Greens at Shadowmoss Plantation Owners Association, Inc. Defendant(s).

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived (016487-00921)

TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Nicholas Veang Cammisa and Southport Greens at Shadowmoss Plantation Owners Association, Inc.: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 8 Duffers Ct Apt B, Charleston, SC 29414,

being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 358-03-00-051, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 1221 Main Street, 14th Floor, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 292023200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

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

s/ Brian P. Yoho Rogers Townsend, LLC

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), John.Hearn@rogerstownsend.com Brian P. Yoho (SC Bar #73516), Brian.Yoho@rogerstownsend.com

Jeriel A. Thomas (SC Bar #101400)

Jeriel.Thomas@rogerstownsend.com 1221 Main Street, 14th Floor Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 744-4444 Columbia, South Carolina

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina on June 20, 2022.

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

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

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

Jeriel A. Thomas (SC Bar #101400) Jeriel.Thomas@rogerstownsend.com 1221 Main Street, 14th Floor Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 744-4444

Columbia, South Carolina

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/ Brian P. Yoho Rogers Townsend, LLC

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

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

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

Jeriel A. Thomas (SC Bar #101400) Jeriel.Thomas@rogerstownsend.com 1221 Main Street, 14th Floor Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 744-4444 Columbia, South Carolina

NOTICE TO CURRENT AND FORMER CLIENTS OF RICHARD W. LINGENFELTER, JR.

The S.C. Supreme Court appointed Peyre T. Lumpkin as Receiver to protect the interests of the clients of Richard W. Lingenfelter, Jr. Pursuant to the Court’s Order, the law office of Richard W. Lingenfelter, Jr., located at 2183 Palermo Place, Charleston, SC, has been closed. Personnel from the Receiver’s Office will be available to distribute file(s) to former clients.

Please contact the Receiver’s Office in advance at 803-734-1186 to make arrangements to receive your file(s).

Master’s Sale 2022-CP-10-03269

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

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, PLAINTIFF VERSUS Renee Johnson; et al.,

DEFENDANTS

Upon authority of a Decree dated the December 28, 2022, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the County Council Chambers, Public Services Building (PSB) located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 7th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2023 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of North Charleston, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as LOT 120 on a plat prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co, dated February 28, 2007, and entitled “FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF HORIZON VILLAGE PHASE I PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON HOUSING AUTHORITY & TCG NORTH CHARLESTON, LLC” and recorded on April 25, 2007, in the Office of the RMC for Charleston County, SC in Plat Book EK, at Page 643; SAID LOT having such distances, courses, metes and bounds as will by reference to said plat more fully appear.

SUBJECT TO any and all Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, Easements and Rights of Way of record.

This being the same property conveyed to Renee Johnson by deed of Housing Authority of the City of North Charleston, dated December 29, 2008 and recorded April 20, 2009 in Book 48 at Page 795 and by deed of TCG North Charleston Homes, LLC by deed dated January 5, 2009 and recorded April 20, 2009 in Book 48 at Page 796 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/ Register of Deeds for Charleston County.

TMS No. 469-03-00-033 Property address: 3994 Gullah Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405

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

The property shall be sold for cash

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

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

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

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

Ronald C. Scott (803) 252-3340

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale

2022-CP-10-01664

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, PLAINTIFF versus Joshua Chase Floyd and Shadowmoss Plantation Homeowners’ Association, Inc., DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 9th day of November, 2022, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 7th day of February, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. All that certain, piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 31, Block 5, Olde Towne Villas, Phase 1, at Shadowmoss Plantation, as shown on a plat thereof made by W. Michael Lines, dated June 27, 1980 and duly recorded in the Office of the RMC for Charleston County, South Carolina in Plat Book G at Page 19A. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will be reference to said plat more fully and at large appear. Being the same property conveyed to Joshua Chase Floyd by deed of Holly E. Browder, dated February 7, 2019 and recorded February 13, 2019 in Deed Book 0777 at Page 319. TMS No. 358-1100-060 Property Address: 2916 Cathedral Lane, Charleston, SC 29414 No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.7500%. Should the highest bidder fail to comply

with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

NOTICE

The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. ATTENDEES MUST ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK OR OTHER FACIAL COVERING. Any person who violates said protocols is subject to dismissal at the discretion of the selling officer or other court officials.

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

FOR INSERTION

January 18, 2023, January 25, 2023, February 1, 2023

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity 4921

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A# 2022-CP-10-05047

Seabrook Island Property Owners Association, Plaintiff, v.

E. Blyth Nielsen a/k/a Elizabeth Blyth Nielsen, The United States of America by and through its Agency, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and The Homes of Hidden Oaks Property Owners Association, Inc., Defendants.

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 Defendants for the foreclosure of a Notice of Lien for delinquent assessments in favor of Seabrook Island Property Owners Association against Eric Nielsen and E. Blyth Nielsen, dated September 7, 2022 and recorded September 9, 2022, in Book 1136 at Page 618 in the Office of the ROD for Charleston County. The property covered and affected by the aforesaid Lien and the foreclosure thereof is, at the time of the making thereof and at the time of the filing of this notice, described as follows:

ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Town of Seabrook Island, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 7, more particularly shown on that certain plat prepared by Southeastern Surveying, Inc. entitled “A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 THRU 14, HIDDEN OAKS SUBDIVISION, OWNED BY COOPER RIVER FEDERAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATION LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF SEABROOK ISLAND, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA” dated November 14, 1992 and recorded April 21, 1993 in Plat Book CM at Page 21 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. Reference may be had to the aforementioned plat for a more complete description of said lot.

This being the same property as conveyed to Eric H. Nielsen, as Life Tenant and Nationsbank N.A. Trustee of the Trust Agreement of Mary S. Nielsen dated August 29, 1988 by deed of Wachovia Bank, N.A. as Trustee under Trust A Created by the Will of Ralph Ernest Renken, deed dated June 1, 1998 and recorded June 3, 1998, in Book A304, Page 458, in the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. Also conveyed to Eric H. Nielsen, as Life Tenant and Nationsbank N.A. Trustee of the Trust Agreement of Mary S. Nielsen dated August 29, 1988, by deed of Linda Renken as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ralph Ernest Renken, dated June 1, 1998 and recorded June 3, 1998, in Book A304, Page 327. Thereafter conveyed to Eric Nielsen and E. Blyth Nielsen by deed of Eric Nielsen dated February 16, 2011 and recorded February 22, 2011, in Book 0173, Page 258. Thereafter conveyed to Eric Nielsen by deed of Eric H. Nielsen, Jr., individually, as a remainder beneficiary, and as Successor Trustee (pursuant to Order of Charleston County Probate Court dated July 1, 2004) of the Trust Agreement of Mary S. Nielsen dated August 29, 1988, Barbara Lee Carlson, Carol S. Cockerham and Kristen N. Getz, as remainder beneficiaries, dated February 16, 2006 and recorded October 28, 2006, in Book J603, Page 814. Thereafter conveyed to Eric Nielsen and E. Blyth Nielsen by deed of Eric Nielsen dated February 16, 2011 and recorded February 22, 2011, in Book 0173, Page 258. The said E. Blyth Nielsen having conveyed all her interest to Eric Nielsen by deed dated March 17, 2011 and recorded March 25, 2011, in Book 0178, Page 799. Further conveyed to Eric Nielsen and E. Blyth Nielsen, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, by deed of Eric Nielsen, dated March 23, 2011 and recorded March 29, 2011, in Book 0179 at Page 292, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County. The said Eric Nielsen having died February 9, 2021 as evidenced by Probate Estate filed in the Probate Court for Charleston County under estate case number 2021-ES-10-1226.

TMS No.: 147-08-00-121

Property Address: 2879 Hidden Oaks Drive Johns Island, SC 29455

SUMMONS AND NOTICES (NON-JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) FORECLOSURE OF

REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE (DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT DEMANDED)

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this action, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their office, 40 Calhoun Street (29401), P.O. Box 22129, Charleston, SC 29413, 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 Amended Complaint.

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff will move for an order of reference or that the Court may issue a general order of reference of this action to the master in equity/special referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, and that pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §14-11-110, as amended, Plaintiff’s attorney will submit written testimony on behalf of the Plaintiff at said reference hearing.

NOTICE OF FILING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 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 November 1, 2022.

Kristen N. Nichols (SC Bar No. 74790)

TURNER PADGET GRAHAM & LANEY, P.A. Email: KNichols@turnerpadget. com 40 Calhoun Street, Suite 200 (29401) P.O. Box 22129 Charleston, South Carolina 29413 Telephone: (843) 576-2836 Attorneys for Plaintiff

This firm collects debts for mortgage lenders and other creditors. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, this message is not and should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt, but only an enforcement of the lien against the property.

Free Will Astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Noah Webster (1758–1843) worked for years to create the first definitive American dictionary. It became a cornucopia of revelation for poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886). She said that for many years it was her “only companion.” One biographer wrote, “The dictionary was no mere reference book to her; she read it as a priest his breviary — over and over, page by page, with utter absorption.” Now would be a favorable time for you to get intimate with a comparable mother lode, Aries. I would love to see you find or identify a resource that will continually inspire you for the rest of 2023.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity.” So declared Taurus philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein in his book Philosophical Investigations. Luckily for you Tauruses, you have a natural knack for making sure that important things don’t get buried or neglected, no matter how simple and familiar they are. And you’ll be exceptionally skilled at this superpower during the next four weeks. I hope you will be gracious as you wield it to enhance the lives of everyone you care about. All of us non-Bulls will benefit from the nudges you offer as we make our course corrections.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Poet Carolyn Kizer said the main subject of her work was this: “You cannot meet someone for a moment, or even cast eyes on someone in the street, without changing.” I agree with her. The people we encounter and the influences they exert make it hard to stay fixed in our attitudes and behavior. And the people we know well have even more profound transformative effects. I encourage you to celebrate this truth in the coming weeks. Thrive on it. Be extra hungry for and appreciative of all the prods you get to transcend who you used to be and become who you need to be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you have any interest in temporarily impersonating a Scorpio, the coming weeks will be a favorable time to play around. Encounters with good, spooky magic will be available. More easily than usual, you could enjoy altered states that tickle your soul with provocative insights. Are you curious about the mysteries of intense, almost obsessive passion? Have you wondered if there might be ways to deal creatively and constructively with your personal darkness? All these perks could be yours — and more. Here’s another exotic pleasure you may want to explore: that half-forbidden zone where dazzling heights overlap with the churning depths. You are hereby invited to tap into the erotic pleasures of spiritual experiments and the spiritual pleasures of erotic experiments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The circle can and will be complete — if you’re willing to let it find its own way of completing itself. But I’m a bit worried that an outdated part of you may cling to the hope of a perfection that’s neither desirable nor possible. To that outdated part of you, I say this: Trust that the future you will thrive on the imperfections that arise. Trust that the imperfections will be like the lead that the future you will alchemically transmute into gold. The completed circle can’t be and shouldn’t be immaculate and flawless.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Shakespeare’s work has been translated from his native English into many languages. But the books of Virgo detective novelist Agatha Christie have been translated far more than the Bard’s. (More info: tinyurl.com/ ChristieTranslations.) Let’s make Christie your inspirational role model for the next four weeks. In my astrological estimation, you will have an extraordinary capacity to communicate with a wide variety of people. Your ability to serve as a mediator and go-between and translator will be at a peak. Use your superpower wisely and with glee!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran musician Franz Liszt (1811–1886) was a prolific and influential genius who created and played music with deep feeling. He was also physically attractive and charismatic. When he performed, some people in the audience swooned and sighed loudly as they threw their

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clothes and jewelry on stage. But there was another side of Liszt. He was a generous and attentive teacher for hundreds of piano students, and always offered his lessons free of charge. He also served as a mentor and benefactor for many renowned composers, including Wagner, Chopin and Berlioz. I propose we make Liszt your inspirational role model for the next 11 months. May he rouse you to express yourself with flair and excellence, even as you shower your blessings on worthy recipients.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This may risk being controversial, but in the coming weeks, I’m giving you cosmic authorization to engage in what might appear to be cultural appropriation. Blame it on the planets! They are telling me that to expand your mind and heart in just the right ways, you should seek inspiration and teaching from an array of cultures and traditions. So I encourage you to listen to West African music and read Chinese poetry in translation and gaze at the art of Indigenous Australians. Sing Kabbalistic songs and say Lakota prayers and intone Buddhist chants. These are just suggestions. I will leave it to your imagination as you absorb a host of fascinating influences that amaze and delight and educate you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “All the world’s a stage,” Shakespeare wrote, “and all the men and women merely players.” That’s always true, but it will be even more intensely accurate for you in the coming weeks. High-level pretending and performing will be happening. The plot twists may revolve around clandestine machinations and secret agendas. It will be vital for you to listen for what people are NOT saying as well as the hidden and symbolic meanings behind what they are saying. But beyond all those cautionary reminders, I predict the stories you witness and are part of will often be interesting and fun.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In this horoscope, I offer you wisdom from Capricorn storyteller Michael Meade. It’s a rousing meditation for you in the coming months. Here’s Meade: “The genius inside a person wants activity. It’s connected to the stars; it wants to burn and it wants to create and it has gifts to give. That is the nature of inner genius.” For your homework, Capricorn, write a page of ideas about what your genius consists of. Throughout 2023, I believe you will express your unique talents and blessings and gifts more than you ever have before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis (1883–1957) was nominated nine times for the prestigious Nobel Prize in literature, but never won. He almost broke through in the last year of his life, but French author Albert Camus beat him by one vote. Camus said Kazantzakis was “a hundred times more” deserving of the award than himself. I will make a wild prediction about you in the coming months, Aquarius. If there has been anything about your destiny that resembles Kazantzakis’s, chances are good that it will finally shift. Are you ready to embrace the gratification and responsibility of prime appreciation?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean educator Parker Palmer has a crucial message for you to meditate on in the coming weeks. Read it tenderly, please. Make it your homing signal. He said, “Solitude does not necessarily mean living apart from others; rather, it means never living apart from one’s self. It is not about the absence of other people — it is about being fully present to ourselves, whether or not we are with others. Community does not necessarily mean living face-to-face with others; rather, it means never losing the awareness that we are connected to each other.”

Homework: What is the best, most healing lie you could tell? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

Ridenour shares a year of daily drawings

By Chloe Hogan

Charleston artist Lauren Ridenour documented her thoughts and emotions every day in 2022 through a series of 365 drawings. Ridenour has garnered a large following on social media for her daily posts of original artwork, which often capture vulnerable feelings, especially anxiety and insecurity.

“My goal when creating this series was to be extremely honest and vulnerable in hopes to show how similar we are to one another,” Ridenour told the City Paper.

Each day in 2022, Ridenour created expressive and simplistic line drawings, which incorporated text to reveal her thoughts, struggles and inspirations. The project encapsulated the emotional rollercoaster of one year in the artist’s life.

She posted the images on Instagram daily. Her comment section is filled with responses like, “this resonates,” or “hits home.” (Some people even go so far as to get tattoos of her work.) Ridenour said that she enjoys how the drawings can “mean different things to different people.”

“Reading peoples’ stories is something I cherish,” she said. “I’ll get messages saying, ‘I didn’t know anyone else felt this way,’ and it sort of builds this bridge for us to connect. That was my goal all along. I wanted to show that we are all the same — that we all struggle with the same things.”

On day 292 of the project, Ridenour made and posted a drawing which reads, “I’m sorry I hurt you when I was hurting.” Someone commented on that post, “How do I send this to my mom without sending it to my mom?” On day 190, Ridenour wrote, “I think you would feel differently if you fully understood.” A commenter said, “I just want to fully understand myself.”

On day 79, Ridenour wrote, “I’m so scared of the future.” The post received more than 11,000 likes.

Ridenour, who is originally from Fort Mill, moved to Charleston eight years ago and now works out of a studio at Redux Contemporary Art Center. She said she has always been an artist, and that finally

making the jump into full-time art in early 2022 was a major inspiration for the series.

“I quit my job last year, so a lot of the ones that are about change were having to do with that,” she said. “A lot happened this year — good and bad. Part of the project I really enjoyed was a sense of control. I just needed to worry about today’s drawing.”

The drawings and incorporated text are a physical manifestation of Ridenour’s anxieties, insecurities and ponderings, so it comes as no surprise when she explained that some of the series is inspired by “what keeps [her] up at night.”

“I think we all do that thing where we lay in bed at night and think, ‘I wish I didn’t say that thing, or I wish I said it differently,’” she said. “Looking back at the whole project, it makes me feel less alone in those feelings.”

She keeps the figures in her work as “neutral as possible,” she said, so that anyone may find themselves in her work.

“There was no expectation when I started. People responding to it, and resonating with it, that’s more than I could’ve ever imagined,” she said.

For 2023, Ridenour said she wants to explore a new way of creating.

“I do a lot of markets, and it’s always funny to me how some people are like, ‘This one is so funny,’ or ‘This one is so sad’ about the same piece,” Ridenour said. For her next project, she said she wants to do “more listening.”

“Moving forward, I really want to do a project that’s not so much what I’m thinking, but what other people are thinking. Reading people’s messages has been really inspiring, and so I want to think about those messages and let that inspire me, instead of my own thoughts for a change.”

Learn more about the artist at laurenridenour.com or follow her on Instagram @laurenridenour_art.

Arts, etc.

Band of Horses drummer displays artwork at Hed Hi

A collection of woodcuts from drummer Creighton Barrett of renowned South Carolina rock group Band of Horses lands at Hed Hi Media’s studio on King Street. Don’t miss the reception from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 27 featuring a live set from local multi-instrumentalist Persona La Ave . Creighton’s new installation of graphics, called Lowcountry For Old Men, was inspired by sci-fi and skater/ surfer culture. — Chelsea Grinstead

Book your sweetheart a Singing Valentine

It’s that romantic time of year when you can send your special someone an Ohm Radio Singing Valentine . Give the gift of live music by delivering a song performed by a local musician for $65. You can also play a tune for your crush on the radio for $25, choose your own song to be performed live for $80 or send a video for $40. Visit citypapertickets.com for more information. — CG

Hot off the press

The Real Rainbow Row: Explorations in Charleston’s LGBTQ History, by local historian and librarian Harlan Greene , highlights how traditional histories of South Carolina left out the contributions of the LGBTQ community, which has been here since the beginning of the Carolina colony. “I couldn’t have liked it more,” writer Armistead Maupin said. Evening Post Books, $34.95, soft cover.

The Salt Marsh Diaries: Observations of a Charter Boat Captain, by local captain and geologist Anton DuMars, who collected 82 columns written for The Folly Current since 2011. “It’s a perfect travel companion, and especially good for those with a short attention span,” Dumars says. Class Publishing, $20, soft cover.

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

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Ridenour hopes to turn her 365-day drawing project into a book

Rusted Revolution drops Lo-Fi-Hi

By Vincent Harris

Rock ‘n’ Roll Is In Short Supply, the 2021 album by the Charleston trio Rusted Revolution, was an exercise in musical opposites. On the album’s 10 tracks, bassist/singer Paul Rivers brought the straight-ahead rock and guitarist/vocalist John Haas provided a nerdy, New Wavestyle counterpoint. It was a back-and-forth album, and it was obvious who wrote what.

This time around, on the new album Lo-Fi-Hi, things are quite different. The songs blend Rivers’ rock ‘n’ roll swagger and Haas’ jittery, unpredictable approach into a cohesive whole. Each songwriter is still able to express himself. Haas’ “Hold Steady” is a great example of his knotted song structures and hightension, nasal delivery and “The Lowdown” is a perfect loping rocker for Rivers, but most often, the band fuses the different approaches into a coherent whole.

The reason for this new mixing of styles on the band’s third album is increased collaboration. Instead of bringing fully completed songs with them to their rehearsals, Rivers and Haas would bring song ideas to the table and let the band, which also includes drummer Matt Minotti, work them up into completed songs.

“With this one we would bring in a single idea and then develop it in the room,” Haas said, “and we’re writing our fourth one right now and it’s even more so that way. I think the songs benefit from that, as far as the recording process.”

Rivers added, “The interesting thing about working collaboratively is that you might have an idea, and you present it and then over time the song morphs into something else. It’s better than what was originally presented just through that collaboration process.”

One might think that it would be difficult to fuse two such different musical approaches, but Rivers said that it was actually an easy process.

“We don’t have any salacious stuff for you about bands getting in knock down fights in the studio and getting upset about the way songs are going,” he said. “John and I

don’t seem to go that way when it comes to writing; John’s really easy to write with. I think sometimes we might have some minor disagreements on what songs should sound like, but we always seem to work through it and turn out a product that we’re both happy with.”

For the third time, the band worked at Fairweather Studios in Charleston with producer/engineer Omar Colon. They took what Rivers called an “old-school” approach to recording.

“We’re old guys,” Rivers said with a laugh, “so we like to rehearse the crap out of it and go into the room and play it and capture that live feel. We don’t play to a click [track], so the songs may speed up, they may slow down during the course of the tape, but we go in there as rehearsed as we possibly can, and we just crank it out. The main goal is to capture those live drums and I like to capture the bass as well, and it’s just nice having the whole band in the room together. It’s just one room and the whole band’s in there. You get a better take because it’s like playing live.”

Both Rivers and Haas have their own solo projects, and they say that they get something from Rusted Revolution that they can’t get in their own careers.

“When you’re a musician, the experience of playing with other people, cranking up the instruments and playing

music is what being a musician is about,” Rivers said. “Sitting at home in front of a computer, in front of your software moving your sliders up and down, that’s a job, right? That’s not being a musician. Any true musician will tell you that the joy of being a musician comes from playing with other people.”

Haas added, “I feel exactly the same. I like to play through loud tube amps and that can’t be done on your own too easily. It’s an outlet; we get together once a week and we make noise, and you know it’s been years now that we’ve been doing it, we all work well together and know what’s expected from each other.”

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Charleston rock ’n’ roll trio Rusted Revolution harnesses collaboration with a live-to-tape recording at the band’s James Island home base, Fairweather Studios

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When you’re a musician, the experience of playing with other people, cranking up the instruments and playing music is what being a musician is about.” —Paul Rivers