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Spiritual writer Lamott comes to town

By Chloe Hogan

Best-selling novelist Anne Lamott talks about big subjects that she emphasizes with capital letters — Alcoholism, Motherhood and Jesus as well as things most of us avoid talking about like depression, grief, addiction and shame.

She’ll be in Charleston later this month to give a leading presentation at the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference when it opens July 27 at the Charleston Gaillard Center.

“What I like to talk about is how we come through, how we bear up under, incredibly,” Lamott said. “Whether that’s national, or it’s at the dining room table, or it’s alone with our own selves. I love to talk about what really works, which is, I think, telling the truth. What really doesn’t work is trying to appear to be doing just fine when you’re not.”

In addition to Lamott, the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference will include keynote presentations from a variety of thought leaders and professionals in the mental health field. Among those leading conversations will be experts in trauma, counselors, social workers, psychologists and authors.

Lamott’s writing includes brutal honesty, humor

Lamott’s work is largely autobiographical. With brutal honesty and a self-effacing sense of humor, she talks about her struggles and rising above them. She said she is 37 years sober and describes herself today as an “unabashed, extremely leftwing Christian.”

She wrote her first book Hard Laughter in 1979 for her father, also a writer, who died of brain cancer. It was “a present to

someone I loved who was going to die.”

Loss is a frequent topic in her work, including the loss of loved ones, the loss of personal power and the transformative wisdom that we gain in those painful moments.

“My dad got sick when I was 23 and died when I was 25. And that was the end of the world. I learned, first of all, that I could survive that — barely at first, but I could survive it.”

Lamott said writing Hard Laughter helped her to get through her grief.

“It’s an account of that experience and what helped me, including really hard laughter, telling the truth and just bearing the pain with a couple of deeply trusted friends. ... Pain shared is pain divided.”

Constantly writing and speaking on the topic, she’s become known as someone others turn to for guidance on grief. (For a 20-minute introduction to Lamott’s spiritual philosophy, especially as it concerns death, see her appearance on episode 2 of the surrealist animated Netflix series, The Midnight Gospel.)

“I started to share my experience, strength and hope with other people who

are going through loss. I was ever after immersed in that conversation: What do you do at the end of the world, and what’s the gift of coming through?’ ”

Devoted to existential questions

She’s spent the last 40 years of her career devoted to exploring such existential questions, delivering her findings with honesty and compassion rather than attempting to gloss over the pain, frustration and disappointment.

“For me, it happened early and hard, and I learned that talking about it is really 80% of the solution. The transformation is that you become a person of compassion. You become a person who has this medicine to share with others.

“And all human lives have a lot of loss and grief and disappointment, everyone,” she said. “Everyone has experienced a loss of a dream, if not the loss of a person. [Loss] also ends the illusion that you’re in control of much of anything. And that’s a great blessing.”

S.C. EMS forges historic partnership

If you end up in an ambulance for some reason, don’t be surprised to hear an Australian accent thanks to a new collaboration to recruit paramedics. Henry Lewis, executive director of the S.C. EMS Association, may have spearheaded the country’s first comprehensive statewide contract between a foreign partner and EMS providers, according to news reports. The state EMS Association chose Charleston County EMS to pilot the program. The statewide organization will act as middlemen between the county and Australian Medical Recruitment (AMR), an Australiabased company that places its paramedics with overseas employment. AMR helped recruits to obtain U.S. work visas. Charleston’s recruits range from 21 to 29 years old and have had to apply for S.C. driver’s licenses, find housing and more to adjust to the change of scenery and culture. Lewis plans to expand the program to other counties in the beginning of 2024.

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8 killed, 7 others shot in S.C. over past week

Dates: June 27-July 5

S.C. shooting deaths: 8 people died in Charleston, Anderson, Richland, Darlington, Fairfield and Marion counties.

S.C. shooting injuries: 7 others were hurt in Greenville, Dorchester, Anderson, Charleston and Fairfield counties. Mass shootings: Across the nation, there were 19 mass shootings, totaling 351 for the year. Source: gunviolencearchive.org

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Lamott comforts and inspires with her autobiographical writings on addiction, faith, grief and healing. She’s one of 23 insightful speakers to present at the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference later this month.

Animal Society demands more financial support from Charleston County

By Skyler Baldwin

The Charleston Animal Society (CAS), South Carolina’s first animal protection organization, sent a letter to Charleston County leaders June 20 giving it a 30-day warning and detailed look of what it says is years of insufficient financial support to deal with unwanted animals.

“The county contracts with us as a vendor for the humane disposition of animals,” CAS President Joe Elmore told the Charleston City Paper. “There is a cost to that. And for the last 20 years or so, our donors have been subsidizing that cost by about $2 million each year. … We cannot continue to carry the government’s responsibility on this issue.”

The problem, he says, is that the county won’t address the matter. It won’t return calls, negotiate a new contract or discuss options. And as such, he said the animal society is in limbo after having subsidized the county by as much as $40 million since 2005.

At least three Charleston County leaders declined inquiries by the City Paper to discuss details of the CAS concerns, including County Administrator Bill Tuten, County Council Chairman Herb Sass and council member Larry Kobrovsky. Several others did not respond to requests for comment.

Charleston’s shelter is a public-private partnership

Elmore said the majority of animal shelters in the Carolinas are government shelters — Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and Charlotte are examples. These shelters are funded predominantly by local governments and supported by smaller, nonprofit shelters. Exceptions include public-private partnerships, as in the case of CAS and Charleston County.

That partnership hinges on a contract negotiated every few years for the amount of funding the county will provide. The current contract was signed in 2019, but Elmore said projected costs are more than double the amount of funding the county has been willing to give.

Elmore said the projected annual cost for operating the shelter is about $4.5 million, and that doesn’t include inflation or staff pay increases. These costs are associated with preventive measures (spay and neuter programs), animal housing (CAS takes in roughly 9,000 animals per year) and external care (CAS cares for another 11,000 animals outside of the shelter, according to Elmore).

The current contract between Charleston County and CAS allocates $2.1 million

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Charleston Animal Society’s local shelter rescues 9,000 animals per year and has about 1,000 housed currently

annually from the county to the shelter.

“Since 2005, our donors have picked up the slack to the tune of about $40 million,” Elmore said. “We can’t sustain this anymore and mitigate the risk of public health and safety. … On a consistent basis, we have proposed these costs for services, and quite frankly, we’ve just taken whatever they’ve been willing to give. But we do a year’s worth of work, and they pay about six months for that. We’re pulling from reserves and from donors to underwrite their obligation.”

30 days to find an amicable solution

The June 20 letter sent from CAS lawyers to Tuten and Sass gave county leaders a 30-day notice for termination of the contract agreement. Sass told the City Paper he was in receipt of the letter, but declined to comment further.

Kabrovsky said he hoped the county and shelter could find a fair resolution, but declined to comment further.

Per the contract, such a termination would mean that CAS will be “compensated for all necessary and reasonable direct costs of performing the services actually accomplished,” leaving the county on the hook for the full estimated cost of shelter operations.

“CAS has attempted time and time again to establish a contract amount for services rendered that is fundamentally fair and by which CAS may continue to operate and service the needs of the County and its pleas have consistently fallen on deaf ears,” the

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In her most recent novel, Dusk Night Dawn, (2021), Lamott writes about contemporary issues of life and faith, including climate change, politics and personal challenges, such as adjusting to newly married life at 66.

“Yes, these are times of great illness and distress,” the back cover reads, “and yet the center may just hold.”

In Dusk Night Dawn, Lamott questions how we stumble through times that seem

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increasingly bleak. We begin, she says, by accepting our flaws and embracing our humanity on both a personal and collective scale.

Now in her “third third of life,” Lamott has found tools to reduce, distract and dilute the shame and dread our worried souls deal with. She’ll share some of these tools in her July 27 talk.

“I’ve thrown so much stuff out of the psychic airplane, so many boxes that I always lugged around with me, that stuff I cared about that I really don’t care that much about anymore, like what people think about me or

Placemaking from the Inside-Out: Reflecting on the Impact of Knowledge of Personal and Public History on Self-Identity

and Wellness

Tonya M. Matthews, president and CEO of the International African American Museum

• 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. July 27

In this session, Matthews explores how constructs of selfidentity are created and supported by alignment of personal and public history and potentially damaged by misalignment.

Come As You Are: Exploring Desire, Sex and Relationships

Emily Nagoski

• 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 27

Nagoski is the author of Come as You Are, a New York Times-

say about me or expect of me. And that’s one of the great blessings of getting older, is that you just can’t lug that around anymore.

“You just don’t have the time or the acuity to judge as often or as harshly. I call it the grace of myopia.”

Anne Lamott will give a keynote presentation at 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. July 27 at the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference, followed by a book signing at the Charleston Gaillard Center presented in collaboration with Buxton Books. Visit lowcountrymhconference. org to learn more and register.

bestselling exploration of female sexuality. In her talk, Nagoski will clarify the differences among spontaneous desire, responsive desire and what she calls “magnificent desire.”

Psychedelics as a Means to Treat Mental Health: Innovative Treatments and Promising Outcomes

Matthew W. Johnson

• 11:15 a.m to 12:15 p.m. July 28

Johnson, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, is an expert on psychedelics, other psychoactive drugs and addiction. He will give a presentation on how psychedelics may be leveraged in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric disorders.

More speakers and topics at lowcountrymhconference.org.

letter reads. “CAS is willing to negotiate an agreement with the County, but it has become unsustainable for CAS to continue subsidizing these services when there is no such requirement under the agreement and still somehow meet the ever-growing needs of the county.”

Since 2005, estimated costs have consistently doubled the contracted funding from Charleston County, even as both numbers climbed, according to a chart attached to the letter sent to county leaders. In 2005, estimated costs peaked under $1.5 million, but only $500,000 was funded. In 2014, estimated costs rose to just over $3 million, but funding only increased to $1 million.

Elmore said he hoped CAS and county leaders could come to a resolution, but was less than optimistic.

“It’s not new,” he said. “We’ve had these conversations for years. We’ve been somewhat consistently dismissed. The animal society paid for 60% of this building … and on day one, it was overcrowded. Companion animal populations increase with the human population, and everybody knows what has happened to the human population in this area since 2008. … I’m hopeful that we can work this out, that they understand.”

Turn Up the Heat!

Chemical plant’s leak sparks heated concerns

By Herb Frazier

A North Charleston civil rights activist wants the Lanxess chemical company to close its facility near Rosemont or buy residents’ homes so they can move away from the accident-plagued plant.

“This plant is a danger waiting to happen,” Elder James Johnson, CEO of the Racial Justice Network, told two company officials at a recent meeting with Rosemont residents. “This plant needs to be out of this community or give these people more than the value of their property and let them get out of here because [the plant] is going to kill them.”

Concern about the plant’s safety was heightened again following a June 21 release of 10 pounds of phosphorus from a clogged pipe attached to a storage tank, the third mishap the German-owned plant reported in the past four years to S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).

A highly toxic gas leaked May 24, 2022, from the plant, just north of Rosemont in Charleston’s Neck area, and another chemical leak with a fire was reported Nov. 28, 2019.

Rosemont resident Jackie Moore said when she heard the recent alarm she came out on her porch, but she didn’t detect a chemical odor. However after the 2019 chemical release at the plant, it “smelled like fingernail polish, and it was so strong it cut [my] breath … [and] gave me a headache,” she said during the meeting. She didn’t seek medical treatment.

Any hint of a problem at the plant reminds residents of the June 17, 1991, explosion when it was owned by Albright & Wilson. A massive explosion killed nine workers and injured dozens.

Following the June 21 mishap, S.C. Rep. Wendell Gilliard, D-Charleston, whose district includes the chemical plant, asked plant officials to meet with residents.

Gilliard was an employee at the plant during the 1991 explosion. Following that tragedy, the former plant owners notified residents of on-site accidents “but apparently that has fallen by the wayside,” Gilliard said.

When the plant sounded an alarm June 21, residents said they weren’t told of the chemical release or whether they should shelter in their homes or leave the area.

Nancy Button, president of the Rosemont Neighborhood Association, said she was notified of the incident the following day

through an email from the company. “That is not appropriate,” she said.

In a statement released during the recent meeting, Lanxess said, “We recognize the community’s concerns and share in the common top priority of promoting a working place that is safe for its employees and for the surrounding community. … We recognize the need to do better and will continuously work towards improving our site protocols.”

The company said it is investigating the most recent release, which did not cause injuries, according to the company and the Charleston Fire Department. When asked to respond to Johnson’s call for the company to close the plant or buy residents’ houses, site manager Michael Jansen declined to comment.

“This isn’t the 1950s and 1960s anymore,” Johnson told the company, referring to a time when developers “redlined” people into predominantly Black neighborhoods like Rosemont near

industrial sites.

During the meeting, Jansen told a half dozen residents he feels safe at the plant. “We do everything to produce chemicals that have a very big benefit for the society that you might not see,” he said. “We produce the chemicals in a safe way.”

What do they make there?

Lanxess has 90 employees at the 122-acre site where it manufactures phosphorus trichloride and numerous derivative products, such as flame-retardant additives and intermediate products for the agrochemicals industry.

Johnson asked Keith Frost, DHEC’s assistant bureau chief in the Bureau of Air Quality, whether residents know what chemicals are made and stored at the plant. The company and DHEC can’t release that information because of limitations under federal law, Frost said.

In June 2022, the Charleston City Paper sought to report on the plant’s risk management plan, but the newspaper was warned that doing so would violate federal law.

The plant’s risk management plan includes a worst-case scenario that assesses the offsite consequences of what “may or may not” occur in the unlikely event of a catastrophic accident. The public can view the worst-case scenario document, but with restrictions. Publicizing its contents, however, is prohibited by federal law due to its sensitive nature, officials said. A written request to DHEC is required to view the document. “That [information] should be in our hands because we live right next door to [the plant],” said Rosemont resident Maggie Bannick. “That does not make any sense because we don’t know what is there.”

A North Charleston man reported June 15 that someone busted his car’s back passengerside window while it was parked at a Rivers Avenue restaurant. Responding police found a basketballsized, 50-pound rock in the backseat. Did this guy piss off the Incredible Hulk?

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A downtown man reportedly parked his car beneath a car lift in a Lockwood Boulevard parking garage on June 14. Overnight, the car lift fell and crushed the car. The man reported the incident to Charleston police as vandalism, but police noted that it’s unknown whether it was intentional. Who is this guy going to blame — Dean Winters (just Google him)?

That’s what it’s for, we guess A North Charleston man on June 15 took a laundry basket off a Rivers Avenue store shelf and packed it full of packaged clothes and other household goods before attempting to leave without paying, according to a police report. As he was about to leave, he reportedly turned around to take a small table fan, too. Must have felt the heat when the door opened.

By Skyler Baldwin Illustration by Steve Stegelin

The Blotter is taken from reports filed with area police departments between June 14 and June 27.

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Keith Frost, assistant bureau chief in the Bureau of Air Quality at the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, answers Rosemont residents’ concern about a recent leak of a toxic substance at the nearby Lanxess chemical plant

“We recognize the community’s concerns and share in the common top priority of promoting a working place that is safe for its employees and for the surrounding community.”

—Lanxess official statement

Celebrate American independence by lauding local newsgathering

Independence Day celebrations across the Lowcountry and the rest of the nation featured hot dogs, grilled hamburgers, cold beer, other drinks and a host of goodies from cakes, cookies and watermelon to fresh tomatoes and homemade ice cream.

But the festivities of America’s independence from Great Britain are important for more than just a time to spend with family, friends and neighbors. Let’s look beyond the social meanings of the day 247 years ago that 56 White male patriots declared their independence. Let’s consider how the document penned largely by Thomas Jefferson led to an ever-evolving constitutional republic in which power is held by common men and women elected by citizens. Our president, remember, isn’t a king, but a man elected by the people.

And let’s consider how our American democratic ideals enshrouded in a constitution that set up three branches of governments with checks and balances is better thanks to an often overlooked but vital ingredient: locally gathered news. Thanks to recent political machinations in an increasingly tribalized American society, trust in anything, including the media, is at a low point. People too often believe what they want to believe, glossing over the facts in lieu of talking points crafted by political insiders.

As the internet has grabbed hold of people’s eyeballs and attention, fewer watch news on television or read newspapers. And that’s a shame because in a democratic society, it’s the responsibility of voters to consider factual information to make choices at the polls on how they want

their governments to operate. Without good information from credible news sources, people may rely on information developed by dark, manipulative, even foreign, forces to make decisions at the polls. That’s not the American way. Business impacting our freedom must be done in the cleansing environment of sunshine.

So, hats off to reporters — the professionals who go to meetings that you don’t want to attend or read reports on the form and function of government and society that are churned out by bureaucrats and corporate types. The job and deeply held responsibility of reporters is to assess, talk with people and tell you what happened so you can make better-informed decisions about how local, state and national officials are performing. If you don’t like what you read about the school board or county council or a president, you can then organize, go to the polls, kick them out and start over.

The ultimate key for a healthy democracy is for newsgathering to serve as a healthy check for what you’re being told by politicians, corporations and anybody trying to spin you away from truth and reality.

So following this year’s celebration of American independence, take some time to remember how much we depend on reporting and the daily gathering of news as part of how we keep our country strong. We encourage you to get off of social media and frequently turn on the radio, pick up a newspaper and flip on the nightly television news to keep up with what’s going on in your world. A better-informed voting public generates a better and stronger America.

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Slow down, stop the tailgating and fix our roads

By Andy Brack

The S.C. Highway Patrol won’t officially confirm that the state’s roads are filled with more tailgaters, but all you have to do — at any time of day and any day of the week — is drive a little and it’s as clear as the nose on your face.

All of a sudden as you’re cruising in the middle lane of an interstate at 70 mph, you glance in the rear-view mirror and suddenly you see some idiot who sneaked up on you and is just one or two car lengths behind your rear bumper. It’s not too long before he (yes, men are more aggressive drivers) yanks his cheap car to the right and passes, then cutting you off as he zips in front of you, only to pull up on some other car’s butt end.

“We do have a lot more tailgating and we have more aggressive driving in recent years,” observed state Sen. Larry Grooms, the Berkeley County Republican who chairs the state Senate Transportation Committee.

Tailgating is out of control. And there’s really not much you can do about it, as best as we can tell, because we have to rely on individual decisions of responsible driving to carry the day.

Creating a new law won’t directly stop tailgating and reckless driving, Grooms said. But he did note that with more cars on the roads, there’s more congestion.

“More traffic causes people to be frustrated and that causes people to have road rage and it causes people to drive aggressively.”

But driving more recklessly in heavy traffic isn’t a rational reaction and makes roadways more dangerous. So if you have some unsafe jerk crowding the tail end of your car, the best thing you can do is breathe deeply and pull over to let him get to wherever the hell he is in such a hurry to get to.

It’s time to double-down on safety efforts by slowing down, backing off and being careful. AAA estimated that almost 750,000 people were on South Carolina’s roads during the July 4 holiday — an increase of about 10% from just four years ago.

Now, let’s address the real elephant in the room — South Carolina’s roads. Yes, the legislature raised the gas tax a few years ago to generate more money to fix roads and build some new ones. And a lot of the big work is being done at major interchanges in Greenville and Columbia. But everyday roads are a mess, needing multiple millions of dollars to fix everything from potholes to much worse.

For people who say you can’t just throw money at problems, you actually can when it comes to roads. Consider that Charleston County last year was happy to have enough money to resurface 25 miles of bad roads — in a county that has 4,000 lane miles of roads. It doesn’t take a mathematician to figure out that the next time those roads might get repaved under current conditions would be in 160 years.

Unfortunately, inadequate state funding for roads causes personal pain, too. As the Charleston City Paper reported last year in a story titled “Our roads suck,” drivers pay out of their own pockets to deal with roads. “Driving on deteriorated roads costs South Carolina motorists $1.7 billion a year — $439 per driver — in the form of additional repairs, accelerated vehicle depreciation, and increased fuel consumption and tire wear,” according to a 2022 report.

So yes, there’s something that the General Assembly can do to deal with tailgating, road rage, congestion and poor roads — spend more money to fix what we’ve got.

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

A lot of the big work is being done at major interchanges in Greenville and Columbia. But everyday roads are a mess, needing multiple millions of dollars to fix everything from potholes to much worse.

By Owen Kowalewski

If you think prices of houses in Charleston have gone sky-high, take a look at a home ownership’s cousin — the rental. Since 2020, rent in the city of Charleston has gone up 33%, according to the Historic Rent Estimates report by Apartment List.

Across the state, the average rent cost has gone up 30% in the same period. The average one bedroom apartment in the Charleston metro area in 2020 was $1,111. In 2022, the same sized apartment would have cost you $1,475.

The problem is not that Charleston does not have enough housing, officials say. Its problem is the city does not have enough affordable housing.

“Often for us, a gauge or barometer for ensuring rent is affordable is that it does not exceed 30% of an individual’s or household’s income,” said Geona Shaw Johnson, director of the city of Charleston’s Department of Housing and Community Development. “When you are paying more than 30% of your income on rent or a mortgage, we call it ‘house-burdened.’ ”

According to a study by the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), about half of the nation’s renters are spending at least 30% of their pre-tax income on housing due

to the recent rise in rent prices — meaning half of renters are house-burdened. This proportion remains true when looking specifically at Charleston. With 101,000 renters in the city, more than 48,000 pay 30% or more of their income on housing, 40,000 of whom spend more than 35%.

Two jobs to live downtown

The high cost of rent means people often have to hold more than one job to be able to live downtown.

Ariana Angelis, a 22-year-old who has lived in downtown Charleston since 2019, works as a server and research assistant to afford the Holy City’s high cost of living.

“My first apartment was more centrally located, had more amenities and I paid $925 — including utilities and parking,” Angelis said. That apartment was nearly 700 square feet. Only four years later, she pays “$1,200 a month, not including utilities, and my apartment isn’t as nice, and we have fewer bathrooms and bedrooms.”

Despite switching apartments to try and find a more affordable option, Angelis could not escape the significant rent increase, now having to pay 25% more than she did in 2019.

“I graduated from the College of Charleston and am applying to medical school while working a full-time and parttime job — adding up to about 70 hours a week — to barely afford the cost of living in Charleston,” Angelis said. “I think the increase of rent cost in the last few years has really changed my perspective regarding how ‘worth it’ it really is to live here.”

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Downtown resident Ariana Angelis said she works about 70 hours per week to afford rising rent prices

only area of the city suffering from the rise of rent costs.

“Usually, if you were willing to be above the crosstown or off the peninsula, you could easily find a newer-build for cheaper [than downtown], but that isn’t the case anymore,” Angelis said.

Jacob Fritz, who now lives on James Island, said he used to play the downtown rental game.

“I’m pretty blessed as my friend owns the house I live in now, but when I lived downtown in an apartment, the rent prices were pretty nuts for what I was paying for,” said Fritz. “Prices in the Charleston area are all over the place. There are good, affordable places out there, but they almost always have a catch.”

It feels like a new apartment complex appears every month, but because Charleston’s population increase over the last few years, Angelis said she believed “the housing market has also gotten much more competitive. A few years ago, if you were looking for an apartment in April — with the intention to move in August — you would have had options. This year, we struggled to find anything at all and have been looking since October.”

Looking for new angles

When asked about Charleston’s challenge with affordable housing, Marion Hawkins, president of the Cannonborough-Elliotborough Neighborhood Association, said various apartment complexes seemed to be looking for new angles.

“In 2016, I got a two-bedroom apartment on a six-month lease, and then it was month-to-month after that. I was paying like $2,000 a month during the lease, and then when it came time for month-to-month, [the landlord] wanted $2,800, but they were still listing it as $2,000 for new residents.”

Charleston’s Department of Housing and Community Development states under their Affordable Housing

Dashboard that the “City Plan approved in 2021 found that [Charleston residents] need an additional 16,351 affordable units to eliminate affordability gaps by 2030.”

Johnson said the city is working relentlessly to help the house-burdened.

The housing department also has rehabilitation programs in place to work with people to make renovations to their living spaces to open them for new housing opportunities.

“We work with developers with smaller amounts of property to help facilitate redevelopment of those sites for the purpose of providing rental options or rental opportunities for persons in the market,” Johnson said.

To avoid building more complexes that disrupt the style and architecture that makes Charleston so attractive, Johnson added, “We look to preserve, we look to create, and we look to fund housing in order to help meet the need.”

Charleston needs more affordable housing units, but at the same time has more than 15% of housing rentals vacated, according to data.

The Holy City ranked first among the 75 largest metro areas in the United States for rental vacancy rate according to Census-HUD study. The national rental vacancy rate is 6.4%. But, the Charleston-North Charleston metro area has a 15.3% rate. The same report states that the median monthly rental price for Charleston is $1,804 which is more than $200 a month than the national average.

Charleston ‘moving mountains’ on workforce housing with new projects

By Skyler Baldwin

Coming workforce housing projects across the Lowcountry may give some people the chance to rent in places they may have been priced out of as rents have gone up more than a third in the last two years.

Workforce housing, a branch under the policy tree of affordable housing, refers to housing specifically designed for people to live close to their place of work. Rent is typically capped and locations often save residents money on travel expenses. And while most affordable housing projects target people making 60% or less of the median income, workforce housing in Charleston targets everyone making between 80% and 120% of the median income.

“Charleston is kind of unique in that … there’s only a few cities in South Carolina that have the kind of income range that we have,” said Charleston Housing Authority CEO Arthur Miligan. “It’s definitely meant to put people who have a job that are working and earning an income somewhere they can afford.

“We look at it like, you have to have police, but if all of the police have to drive from out of town to get here, they’re going to start thinking, ‘Maybe I can get a job where I am,’ [and] then suddenly, we no longer have police,” he said.

In Charleston, the median individual income hovers around $40,000 per year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Meanwhile, the average cost of rent is about $2,000 per month. This means the average renter in Charleston would spend more than half his or her total income on housing.

“That person is going to have a very hard time finding a place to live comfortably in Charleston,” Milligan said.

More than a hundred affordable units available

There are more than 5,500 affordable housing units in Charleston, according to Geona Shaw Johnson, the city’s director of housing and community development. Of those, about 150 are designated as workforce housing right now.

Some are designated for residents who make below 80% of the median income (or about $32,000 per year): Crowne at Live Oak Square on Johns Island (26 units), 511 Meeting St. downtown (33 units), 1000

West in West Ashley (24 units), 26 Blake St. downtown (one unit), Off Line Court downtown (six units).

Two complexes allow residents who make up to 120% of the median income (or about $48,000 per year): Overture in West Ashley (33 units) and Sanctuary Court downtown (four units). And one complex requires residents to make below 60% of the median income: Morrison Yard downtown (19 units).

Residents can find more information about affordable housing options and apply for housing at charleston-sc.gov.

Big housing improvements made, coming

Affordable housing has been a hot topic for several years in the Lowcountry, but until recently, workforce housing hasn’t been on the table as much, Milligan said. But that’s starting to change.

“If you look at Charleston now compared to the last decade or so, we’re moving mountains,” he said. “The city, the county, entrepreneurs, there’s a lot of people thinking and talking about this now and considering how they’re going to get properties subsidized so they can have workforce housing.”

On May 17, the S.C. Senate passed S. 284, a bill that promotes the development of workforce housing.

“Access to affordable housing is a critical issue in the Lowcountry as our economy continues to grow,” S.C. Rep. J.A. Moore, D-Berkeley, said in a statement following the bill’s passage. “I was proud to support S. 284, which allows revenue from the local accommodations tax to be used for affordable workforce housing.

“These new funds will help our community get more affordable housing projects off the ground and incentivize more individuals to build affordable housing,” he said. “The passage of this bill sends a message that our state is serious about affordable housing.”

Johnson said the city does not have any specific goals outlined for workforce housing, but that the city is constantly analyzing market conditions to determine its next milestone.

“We don’t have a separate category for workforce and affordable housing,” she said. “We are seeking to build and to meet housing needs across the board. Both of those are critically important to our community.”

More than 1,000 affordable housing projects are currently in the pipeline in the city of Charleston, she said.

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What To Do

SATURDAY

Disability Pride

Local and statewide disability nonprofits are coming together to celebrate Disability Pride’s Empowerment Through Employment (ETE) inaugural celebration. The inclusive event will feature live music, food trucks, local artists and more. It will also include an interactive paint station, a sensory station and a raffle. More events are planned to follow in celebration of Disability Pride Month. A full schedule can be found online. All proceeds benefit the ETE program.

July 8. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend. Beyond Distilling. 2157 Rich St. Suite 203. North Charleston. disabilitypridesc.org

TUESDAY

Fettuccine making class and dinner

Learn to make pasta sheets from scratch and cut them into fettuccini strands with instruction from chef Michel Vejar. After making the pasta, you’ll learn to cook and dress your creation with complimentary vodka or cheese sauce. Also, enjoy focaccia, a summer salad and vanilla ice cream topped with baklava crumble for dessert.

July 11. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $54/ticket. Two Blokes Brewing. 547 Long Point Road. Suite 101. Mount Pleasant. twoblokesbrewing.com

SUNDAY

SATURDAY

Pickers Hullabaloo

Flea Market

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Shop from more than 100 leading vintage dealers and artisans boasting an eclectic array of furniture, housewares, nostalgic collectibles, rugs, jewelry, vintage clothing and more at this season’s Pickers Hullabaloo, a quarterly event perfect for collectors and bargain hunters. Firefly Distillery will serve up tasty beverages and host a variety of food trucks for guests to grab some good grub too. Follow the event on social media for vendor announcements and other information. Early bird tickets are available online.

July 8. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Firefly Distillery. 4201 Spruill Ave. North Charleston. pickershullabaloo.com

Charleston Sprint Triathlon

The Charleston Sprint Triathlon is a swim-bike-run series that hosts five races from May through August each year. The 2023 series kicked off May 21, and this weekend marks the third race, but don’t worry, athletes can sign up for individual races too. Awards will be given to the top three men and top three women in each division after the race.

July 9. Race begins at 7:15 a.m. $66 race fee. James Island County Park. 871 Riverland Drive. James Island. charlestoncountyparks.com

TUESDAY

Tai Chi at the Library

Join Gwen Bihun for free Tai Chi, an ancient form of exercise for all ages using slow, smooth, body movements. Tai Chi is particularly effective in healing and strengthening the cardiovascular and immune system as well as disease prevention. It can boost energy and balance, sharpen reflexes and improve one’s overall sense of well-being.

July 11. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free. Daniel Island Library. 2301 Daniel Island Drive. Daniel Island. berkeleylibrarysc.libcal.com

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Quinn is constantly interpreting

By Chloe Hogan

The walls of Chase Quinn’s home in the ChicoraCherokee neighborhood of North Charleston are covered with clues for his diverse interests — a grandfather’s portrait, a poster of jazz icon Dizzy Gillespie, a vintage ad for Lucky Strikes.

And then there’s a gorgeous collection of artwork, most of which came into Quinn’s possession from his relationships with artists through his roles in art criticism and curating cultural programs. There’s a stunning photograph by Titus Heagins, from Durham, North Carolina, fence motif drawings by Charleston artist Fletcher Williams, a black-and-white abstract painting by Charleston’s Lese Corrigan.

Quinn was born in Orange County, California, though he considers Wilmington, Delaware, to be his hometown. A study abroad experience while at Boston University inspired Quinn’s interest in visual art, leading him towards art criticism and eventually creating cultural programming. But really, Quinn said, the seed was planted much earlier, in his home growing up.

“I grew up in a household where, from a very young age, my mother’s family would sit around watching the news or television, and it was always a conversation, questioning the broadcast. No one was ever sitting there passively digesting information. There was always a dialogue with media.”

That kind of formative experience set Quinn up as someone who loves storytelling and the interpretation of it. Quinn said his world cracked open when he went to Boston University to study English and political science.

“Boston is a very cultured city. You can go to the public library and there’s John Singer Sergeant murals on the walls. When I wasn’t in class, I was kind of traipsing about the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.”

After graduation, he worked in a coffee shop back home in Delaware, followed by a year of AmeriCorps service and a move to New York City. At the time, Quinn thought his next venture would be law school, with the aim of becoming a human rights lawyer. But he thought it would be wise to work in the field before committing to four years of school.

That job ended up being a six-year stint at the Center for Constitutional Rights, a progressive human rights organization in New York City. Quinn created arts and cultural programs as an entry point to enroll new people into their mission.

“So instead of, [for example] inviting people to a law lecture, it would be launching a film series where we show cutting-edge films addressing some of the issues that we work on. It’s putting on an art exhibition of art produced by some of our clients at Guantanamo.”

All the while, he had started moonlighting as an arts and culture

critic. When he moved to Charleston in 2016, Quinn continued to write for publications like Artforum, Hyperallergic, Bon Appetit and Frieze. He was freelancing for the City Paper, funnily enough, when he wrote about a special exhibition at the Gibbes called Black Refractions: The Studio Museum in Harlem.

“I was just really taken with what I recognized was an important inflection point for the institution — telling more

inclusive stories around the visual arts. After the interview with the Gibbes, I knew that I wanted to be a part of that in some way. And as it happened, they were looking for somebody.”

Quinn’s role has evolved over the last four years, though his focus remains on curating programs which broaden narratives and bring in new faces. He’s proud of programs like the Gibbes’ Film in Focus series, a seasonal suite of three films united by a

Chase Quinn will have his curatorial project at the Gibbes Museum of Art in October

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Courtesy of Gibbes Museum of Art “Stephania,” by Edward “Ned” I.R. Jennings. Quinn said the programming surrounding the Jennings and Beardsley exhibition will include a Film in Focus series, a partnership with the South Carolina LGBTQ Archive to provide access to oral histories, a book club and more.

theme. (Past themes include Southern gothic aesthetics and race-passing narratives in American cinema.)

Last January, Quinn spearheaded the firstever hip-hop concert at the Gibbes — and 48% of surveyed participants responded that this was their first time attending a program at the museum. During a special exhibition of Greek geometric art in March, the Gibbes staged a live production of Antigone. “We were trying to think of ways to activate that exhibition for our community. I mean, it’s literally ancient art; it can be easy to dismiss it as ancient history. We decided to do an original production playing off resonant contemporary themes, like state violence, man’s law versus state law. We wanted to use this program to connect with people where they are.”

Art history is a living thing

In October, the Gibbes will unveil a special exhibition curated by Quinn. Something Terrible May Happen: The Works of Aubrey Beardsley and Edward “Ned” I.R. Jennings is an exhibition which raises the voice of an undersung talent of the Charleston Renaissance, Ned J.R. Jennings, and questions how the artistic movement is historically understood.

Quinn, who said he’s drawn to artwork which “tests the boundary between the beautiful and the grotesque,” was immediately fascinated when he discovered the work of Edward (Ned) J.R. Jennnings in the Gibbes’ collection storage.

The Lowdown

Chase Quinn

Age: 37.

Birthplace: Anaheim, California.

Education: Boston University.

Family: One older brother and my dad; my mom died when I was young but I’m very close to her side of the family.

Pets (names, type, age): I’ve recently been adopted by a stray tabby currently known as “Honey.”

Something people would be surprised to learn about you: I’m actually very naive.

Favorite thing to do outside of work: Run, read, watch movies.

Books on bedside table: The Other You by Joyce Carol Oates.

Favorite novel: The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton.

Favorite food to eat: My grandmother’s spaghetti with her fried chicken wings.

Favorite food to cook: Chicken enchiladas.

Favorite cocktail or beverage: French 75.

Five foods you always need in your refrigerator: Oat milk, greek yogurt, cheese, water, Chardonnay.

Three people (alive or dead) you’d like to dine with: Oscar Wilde, Lorraine Hansberry and Uma Thurman.

Something that you have too much of at home: Tupperware.

Secret vice: Selling Sunset

Guilty pleasure: Binge-watching YouTube recordings of Psyiconic trolling people on TikTok.

Favorite musicians: Donny Hathaway, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Billie Holiday and Chet Baker.

Describe your best day in 50 words or less: A long run in Central Park, followed by a long lunch and trip to the Met with my best girlfriend, topped off with an even longer night of dancing in the West Village.

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Quinn

“In the process of familiarizing myself with the Gibbes’ collection, I came across the work of Edward ‘Ned’ J.R. Jennings, whose work immediately jumped out to me as very unique, particularly for the time period.”

The Charleston Renaissance, the interwar period where Charleston experienced a boom in the arts, is the subject of two dedicated galleries and much of the collection at the Gibbes. Many of the works in this period tend to be romantic landscapes and images of the South.

“What was remarkable to me was [Jennings made] these fabulous, dramatic costume designs, grotesque masks and imaginative abstract landscapes. It was immediately obvious to me that he had a very original voice.”

But there was something familiar too about Jennings’ work, Quinn said. “I recognized something, I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. I eventually realized that his highly stylized illustrations bore a really striking resemblance to the work of Aubrey Beardsley.”

Beardsley is associated with British Aestheticism, an art movement at the turn of the century in Great Britain which is, in many ways, epitomized by Oscar Wilde and the idea of “art for art’s sake.” British aestheticism was quite controversial for its association with homosexuality; it encouraged political and sexual experimentation, which was in direct conflict with Victorian social mores and values.

“I started to dig a little deeper, and I learned that Oscar Wilde came to Charleston during his tour of America in the late 1800s. I located news articles

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created by a Guantanamo detainee and exhibited as a part of an advocacy event Quinn organized while working in New York City

that referenced ‘aesthetic fever,’ which told me that Charlestonians were very much aware of this art movement. From there, I started building on those connections and shaping the story.”

Historically, the Charleston Renaissance has been interpreted as being primarily influenced by French Impressionism and Japanese woodblock prints.

This exhibition will be the first time where British Aestheticism is identified as a significant influence right on the Charleston Renaissance, and thereby, queer aesthetics as an influence.

“And that’s significant. It really forces one to take a second look at visual culture in Charleston, in general, a city that is so often identified as having conservative values, and recognizing that perhaps there were other shades to the Charleston Renaissance that continue to influence visual culture here.”

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Much of Chase Quinn’s artwork collection was made by friends who are artists

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A week in the life of a florist

By Toni Reale, special to City Paper

One thing that customers often say to us after visiting our shop or seeing us set up floral displays at a wedding is that they “would love to play with flowers all day” instead of whatever they do for a living. While I completely understand the sentiment, getting creative with flowers is such a small part of what we do. The joy I feel when I do actually get to design with flowers makes the rest of the work worth it.

I see my business, Roadside Blooms, as having two separate entities: our wedding floral work and our retail plant, flower and crystal shop. They both take similar skill sets to be successful including customer service, patience, empathy, problem solving, creative thinking and the ability to withstand a lot of manual labor.

A week in the life of a florist during wedding season (March to June and September to November) seems like an unbroken cycle between events, complete with highs and lows. On Sundays and Mondays, we are cleaning up from the weekend events, pulling flowers out of arrangements and putting anything viable in our donation buckets for Amor Healing Kitchen or into our compost bins to create new soil one day. Then we clean wax out of all of the containers, clean mountains of buckets and sanitize the cooler before the next batch of flowers comes in. On Tuesdays, we pull hard goods, such as candles, vases and arbor pieces, and prep them for the week’s events. Flowers typically come in on Wednesdays, either from local farmers or from FedEx delivering blooms from our West Coast farm connections. It takes all day and a large team to carefully process flowers by plucking off not-so-pretty petals, dethorning roses and giving everything a fresh cut and freshwater. On Thursdays, we are finally beginning to design using the “recipes” that we thought through before we ordered the flowers. Without fail, something came in not looking so great or we are short of something else and need to run to local flower wholesalers to fill in gaps. It can be stressful working with perishable products as any chef can attest to. On Fridays, we are finishing designs, wrapping ribbons around bouquets, double-checking everything and packing up for the next day’s events. We hit the ground running first thing Saturday morning with a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation of the day ahead as we pack the van with candles, vases, ladders, tools, heavy buckets of flowers and arrangements.

When we pull up to the venue, the first thing we do after unloading flowers into

a cool area is to check in with the planner to see how the setup is going. Often rental companies can be delayed in setting up tents or tables which forces us to pivot our own timeline. So flexibility and grace is a must. If the wedding couple chose a clear-topped tent, then we have to keep the flowers inside or in a cool place until the last minute because in our climate, they act as a greenhouse and cause flowers to wilt quickly and taper candles to become deformed. While clear top tents are beautiful at night, they are a florist’s nightmare. We are problem solvers.

One of the best feelings is to give the bouquet to a bride and see the delight in her eyes. I will point out flowers in the bouquet and make them smell a few and remind them that our sense of smell is intimately linked to our recall memory so whenever they smell this fragrance in the future they can be reminded of their special day. It’s really an honor in these moments to help them relax and refocus.

Setups that have installations such as hanging floral chandeliers, floral walls, arbors, etc. are the most fun albeit hard on the body with all of their ladder work. Lastly, we set the tables with flowers and candles and give each arrangement one last look over and replace anything that doesn’t look its best. We snag a few photos to put on social media and leave before the ceremony begins, all to return to break it down after the last song of the evening.

So much work goes into each event way before wedding week comes. There are design meetings, proposal writing, flower and hardgood ordering, maintaining a studio, vehicles, and staff, accounting, and finding time to work on the future of the business. But it’s always a whirlwind filled with beauty, creative opportunities and a lot of laughs, made possible by mountains of nitty gritty work. It’s always worth it, even if “playing with flowers” is just a small part of the job.

Toni Reale is the owner of Roadside Blooms, a unique flower, crystal and plant shop in Park Circle in North Charleston. Online at roadsideblooms.com. Its new location at 4491 Durant Ave. is open this month.

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The Roadside Blooms design team, from left: Kelsey Bacon, Kristina Wildes, Toni Reale and Kirsty Stock

Prolific painter Newman discusses decades of artwork

By Chloe Hogan

Subtle, painterly, devotional. Since 90-yearold Arthur Newman started making art in the 1950s, his practice has honed in on these three qualities.

Newman has developed a visual language where memories are constant references, and things like cars, lamps and dogs take on poetic proportions. Figures appear and disappear in an interplay of positive and negative space, and emotions take on gestural meaning.

There are more paintings than wall space in Newman’s James Island home. Works from his early life come into conversation with recently completed artworks as they are hung together.

Newman celebrated his 90th birthday in June, but he still practices art about three times a week, painting at his kitchen table with Tupperwares full of still-wet paint. He works on multiple compositions at once “and I try not to repeat myself,” he said.

The paintings are grouped on the walls somewhat by periods in Newman’s 70 years of practice. He points out a black and blue figurative period and a more recent period marked by pictures of cars and interior domestic spaces. In both, Newman expertly layers colors of a limited color palette, using many washes in acrylic and oil paint to find the final image.

He first started painting at age 19

when he was involved in college theater.

“I started writing, and then I did scene design. I recognized that I really liked the freedom of having no boundaries to what I could create,” he said.

Just a few years after his graduation, Newman first showed his artwork in 1958 at his alma mater, Union College in New York. For the next 10 years, Arthur worked as an auto mechanic, a house painter and a teacher.

Creating a legacy

Artmaking is one of Newman’s gifts. Education is another: He founded in 1980 a nonprofit private school for disabled adolescents, The Oakwood School, in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.

“I started with teaching art, actually. A position opened up to start a class for kids that couldn’t make it in the public schools. And by luck, I got that job. Eventually, I was the director of education at Children’s Psychiatric Center in Eatontown, New Jersey, where I was for about 11 years,” he said.

“Jump forward a bit, and there was a change in administration. I was very unhappy. After 11 years, that institution became unrecognizable to me. I decided to risk it all, and I found a church that was willing to rent their education building to me. We started out with about six or seven kids. And it took off. And now, 43 years later, it’s still going.”

Though he was always painting, Newman said his career in special education required a kind of psychic energy which didn’t allow him to fully commit to his art. “When I retired, I really started painting.”

He’s technically self-taught and was always looking to art history for knowledge and inspiration.

“I didn’t have a mentor, but I was always interested in art history, so … I’m not self taught because I have such a background in art history. Whatever that connection is — from eye to hand, hand to the beginning of a painting — I learned from art history.”

Newman said his paintings are driven by an explorative process: Besides an observational painting from time to time, he mostly works

from his own mind. He aims to paint with a sense of playfulness instead of becoming prematurely attached to the final image.

“The paint itself has its own way,” he said, “and I am trying to allow that to happen, not knowing where I’m going. And it begins to appear. Sometimes it’s good. Sometimes it’s not so great … It’s responding to the paint.”

Newman’s philosophy makes sense considering he started painting in 1950s New York, the heart of the abstract expressionist movement, epitomized by painters like Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock and Helen Frankenthaler. These artists belonged to a school of thought inspired by the surrealist idea that art should come from the unconscious mind.

It’s unsurprising then that memories are what imbue Newman’s artworks with such

poetic luminosity. What’s astonishing, though, is how long he meditates on some of these ideas.

An 11-inch by 14-inch recently completed painting, for example, depicts a parked car in Middletown, New Jersey, which Newman remembers passing by every day as it weathered the seasons and collected dust for one year after the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

“While I was painting, it came to my mind,” Newman said.

“My ability to relate to kids afforded me a living and a nice legacy that it turned out to be. I’ve always seen myself as a painter, which was another gift from God.”

See Arthur Newman’s work at art-newman.com or on Instagram @artnewman3.

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James Island resident and 90-year-old artist Arthur Newman creates poetic paintings that offer a luminous depiction of the human condition

Arthur Newman’s paintings are inspired by his memories

Teen author explores grief in debut children’s book

By Sydney Bollinger

Lucy Mettler, a 17-year-old author, always knew she wanted to write a children’s book. Now, that dream has come true. With the publication of her children’s picture book Treasures of the Tide, Mettler has partnered with National Alliance for Children’s Grief to support children experiencing grief and create space for discussion amongst children, parents and grief professionals.

Treasures of the Tide follows the beach adventures of siblings Gus and Willa Mae whose father passed away. The two kids visit the shoreline for the day where they discover the magic of the natural world and spend time with their grandfather. Mettler’s grandparents passed away when she was 7, and her experience of that time in her life influenced the story.

“A lot of [the book] is inspired by my own experiences growing up here by the beach and the water,” she said. “That was such a big part of my childhood … going to the beach with my grandparents and my family. Almost every day we collected shells and did some of the activities in the book, like building sandcastles.”

Australian artist Nathaniel Eckstrom captures the essence of Charleston beaches in the illustrations.

In the story, Mettler explores themes of grief and loss, especially looking at how children can process these big emotions that are often hard to explain or understand.

“When I was younger, I didn’t fully understand what death or grief was. I wanted to make something that crossed that barrier of understanding to help children through their grief, and I wanted to make something that can be applied to different circumstances and people.”

Since stories were a big part of Mettler’s childhood — her parents used to read to her every night — writing a story a family could experience together was of utmost importance to her.

Even the metaphor Mettler uses in Treasures of the Tide relates back to her own experiences as an avid shell collector.

“The shells are metaphors for people in Gus and Willa Mae’s life. That is one aspect of the book I’m really proud of because I wanted to create a metaphor that was easy for children to understand. Every shell is unique, just like people.”

She hopes that every reader can connect to a

Artifacts

Splash into summer with Gap Gallery

The itinerant Gap Gallery takes over Hed Hi Studio from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 21 with a show featuring more than 20 local artists exhibiting works centered around the theme of water. Expect paintings by Emily Furr, Kate Hooray Osmond, Malia Sanchez and Sarah Ferreira , glass works by Tanya Church Craig , fiber art by Daisy McClellan and more. Check out @gapgallerychs on Instagram for the full lineup.

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different part of the book and learn something from the characters — or just about different types of shells on the beach.

“It’s something that everyone can interpret for themselves and take a minute to appreciate the people in their lives, and that’s all I want, for people to take a moment and spend time with their family.”

To further connect with readers and share the book’s message, Mettler had the opportunity to make an impact while working with Linkages to Learning, a community-school program in Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, that provides educational resources and support to students and families experiencing poverty. She read Treasures of the Tide to students and distributed free copies of the book.

“That was special for me because it ... felt like I was making a small difference,” she said.

It’s not just Mettler’s story that makes a difference, it’s also the fact that she’s a young writer who had a dream and made it possible.

“I thought this would happen further in the future when I was older and had kids of my own or something, but it’s a pretty achievable goal as long as you are passionate about it.

“I think [writing a book] is something everyone can do. Some people think that writing is something you have to have a talent for, but I think even just journal writing is such a powerful thing … Just writing for yourself is really healthy and good for your soul.”

Mettler hopes to write more children’s books in the future. Currently, she’s focused on penning her college application essays.

Treasures of the Tide is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and lucymettler.com.

Experimental comedy and variety show Rip City CHS takes the stage at LO-Fi Brewing 8 p.m. July 29. The show features original sketches, characters, music, performance art and everything in between. It’s curated and produced monthly by the comedic duo behind Nameless Numberhead, Henry Riggs and Maari Suorsa. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Check out @ripcitychs on Instagram to learn more.

Attend an art opening at Robert Lange Studios

Robert Lange Studios opens an exhibition July 7 called The Long Wait which features the work of painter Kerry Simmons. Her recent works are inspired by “longing for warm weather, flowers and winter to be over.” The artist will host a free opening reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. opening night, which coincides with the Charleston Gallery Association’s monthly First Friday Artwalk. The exhibition will be on view daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. all month at Robert Lange Studios. Check out @rlsart on Instagram to learn more.

Come together over art, music, pizza

Ethos Athletic Club on Huger Street downtown hosts Art Night at Ethos from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 28. The show will feature the artwork of painter Morgan East and the artistic duo known as Dos Bandidos Art . This is a free event, but you must claim a ticket on Eventbrite.com as space is limited. Look out for pies by Danny Lauder of Common Slice, drinks from The Wandering Taps and live music.

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For Charleston’s art world updates, visit the Culture section at charlestoncitypaper.com.

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What’s new

Odd Duck Market opened this week in Park Circle. The community cafe and retail market serves breakfast, lunch and beverages from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The market specializes in local proteins, groceries and products from small businesses.

Philadelphia-based, Montreal-style bagel shop Spread Bagelry opened last week at 1400 Shucker Circle in Mount Pleasant. Spread Bagelry will be open for breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to midafternoon daily.

Breakfast and lunch cafe and retail market The Market Paradiso opened this week at the Mixson Apartment Community in North Charleston. The sandwich shop and market will offer locally sourced food and goods from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Learning to serve the queen bee

By Helen Mitternight

There are hobby beekeepers, and there are commercial beekeepers. And then there are beekeepers that take the queen bee on vacation with them.

Allan Hazel, who owns A.P.’s Back Beach Bees on Sullivan’s Island with his wife, Judy, had just bought a new queen to replace one that wasn’t producing.

Queen bees cost between $30 and $40, not including that same amount in shipping, and they come in a wooden box about the size of a roll of pennies, along with some attendants to feed the queen, packed carefully inside a cardboard box.

In normal circumstances, the box is plugged with a marzipan-like substance, and the bee colony eats their way through the sweet stuff, getting to know the new queen in the process. But sometimes, the introduction fails, and Hazel had a trip to his in-laws in Florida planned. He knew if the colony rejected the new queen, then he had no queens for that colony, an unsus-

tainable situation.

So Hazel, a retired marine biologist, packed up the old queen bee in a small cooler and added her to his luggage for the drive, bringing her into restaurants and swiping some condensation from his iced tea onto the little wooden box to quench the queen and putting her box in his nightstand at night after feeding her a honey-water combination.

“My in-laws never knew I had a bee in my bedroom,” Hazel recalled. “But I’m glad I did that, because, when we got back, the new queen had died. I put the old queen back in and, darned if she didn’t become

one of my top producers!”

“She just needed a little vacation,” Judy Hazel said with a laugh.

The Hazels have seven beehives on their property, which has been in Allan Hazel’s family since his grandfather built the residence in the early part of the 20th century. He and his siblings are the stewards of the land, and he is the youngest of 33 grandchildren. His ancestors sold eggs and milk from their animals and boarded horses, including those of the late Sen. Ernest Hollings. But as Sullivan’s Island gentrified around them, the ownership of large agricultural animals became forbidden. He decided to raise bees to bring back some of his agricultural heritage.

He started with two hives. He destroyed one hive by accidentally crushing its queen and the other survived “despite everything I did,” he said. Now, each of his seven hives have between 40,000 and 50,000 bees.

Allan Hazel learned, despite the stereotype of a “queen bee” ruling in luxury, the truth is queens mate only once in their twoto-five-year lives and then lay up to 2,000 eggs a day. And while it’s true that the bees will do almost anything to protect their queen, if she stops producing, they kill her.

Hazel was astounded by the quantity of honey his small farm produced, and soon the hobby became a business, with simple

Weem’s Ramen pop-up has found a permanent home at Frontier Lounge on Calhoun Street, serving dishes five nights a week, the pop-up announced July 3 on Instagram. Weem’s Ramen will continue to host pop-ups at other locations, but not on a regular weekly basis.

Johns Island welcomed Somm Wine Bar last month with a beer and wine list, wine flights, a food menu and a retail wine selection. The bar is open from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, noon to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays.

What’s happening

The 8th Annual Charleston Caribbean Jerk Festival will take place from 3 to 10 p.m. July 15 at Riverfront Park . The family-friendly event will celebrate Caribbean food, culture and music. Admission is $20 per person and free for children younger than 12.

Millers All Day is partnering with Burnt Church Distillery to serve a fourcourse bourbon dinner at its James Island location at 6 p.m. July 18. Tickets are $73 per person and available for purchase on resy.com.

What we’ll miss

The Quinte Oyster Bar announced a temporary closure June 28.

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Allan Hazel runs his beekeeping operation, A.P.’s Back Beach Bees, on Sullivan’s Island with his wife, Judy, and daughter, Maggie. The property has been in the Hazel family since the early 20th century.

Judy Hazel scrapes honey off of a comb from one of her family’s seven hives

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The Hazels said they had an above-average year in 2022, selling 500 pounds of delicious organic honey

Queen bee

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word-of-mouth creating a demand the Hazels can barely keep up with. Last year, a better-than-average year according to the Hazels, they sold 500 pounds of honey, and the wax is used for candles and lip balm.

“Honey’s easy to sell. I felt like a drug dealer, selling it in parking lots sometimes,” Hazel said.

A family affair

The company name, A.P., was a nod to Hazel’s grandfather, Allen Perry Jones, and the label came from a painting of the property’s back beach created by Allan Hazel’s sister, Andrea Hazel. The entire family is involved, with Allan Hazel taking care of the hives, Judy producing the honey and marketing for the company, and their 16-year-old daughter, Maggie, helping with production and confessing, “I got my dad’s science mind, and I’m fascinated by the science of bees.”

The honey itself has a terroir just like wine or cheese, Allan Hazel said, and indeed, a taste of honey processed just a few weeks ago, the light gold color of a good Sauvignon Blanc, sings with notes of Sullivan’s Island wildflowers. Honey produced later in the season is almost brown because of the flowers the bees visit, and it has a spicy, slightly sulfuric note like fresh molasses.

“The darker honey is great for baking,” Judy Hazel said.

Allan Hazel also discovered that bees can see and can tell by pattern which hive box is theirs, although, he added, they can’t see the color red. They also have a strong sense of smell, and Judy Hazel says the outside of the house is bombarded with bees when

she’s in the middle of spinning the honey off the comb frames and droplets of the sweet stuff get everywhere, even in her hair. The process is arduous, done in an un-airconditioned room to keep the honey from thickening, and the bees looming outside just add to the difficulty.

Those senses mean that simply moving a hive won’t keep the bees away. The Hazels remove problem hives from people’s houses, and they have to move the hive more than three miles from its origin or the bees will return.

Like other beekeepers, the Hazels are concerned about dangers to their bees, both man-made — such as toxic pesticide sprays that can kill a whole colony — to natural, such as the invasive small hive beetle from Africa, which lays eggs in the honeycombs that create destructive yeast and fermentation.

“If I could tell people anything, it would be to use pellets and not sprays in their gardens,” Judy Hazel said.

In addition, climate change has meant earlier swarming, moving to February from late March or April. And climate change can bring strong hurricanes.

“In a hurricane, we just strap the boxes down and pray like hell,” Allan Hazel said.

He would have started beekeeping much earlier, he said, but he was afraid of bee stings. He discovered on a trip to a beekeeper relative in Maryland that the bees were much more concerned about going about their routine than stinging him, and he said he’s been stung only “about 50 times” in the 10 years since he’s been beekeeping.

“It’s absolutely worth it,” Allan Hazel said. “Bee stings are a minor annoyance. I love the biology of it, studying a non-human society that is so complex and important to our own society.”

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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: LEWIS WILBUR EVANS

2023-ES-10-0164

DOD: 12/31/22

Pers. Rep: MARK V. EVANS, ESQ. 147 WAPPOO CREEK DR., #202 CHARLESTON, SC 29412

************

Estate of: JOSEPH EMMETT

ROCHE

2023-ES-10-0320

DOD: 01/10/23

Pers. Rep: LAURA RUTH ROCHE

687 CASTLE PINCKNEY DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Atty: KEVIN D. PHILLIPS, ESQ. PO BOX 1272 SUMMERVILLE, SC 29484

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Estate of: CHASE BRYAN

ROBINSON

2023-ES-10-0644

DOD: 02/26/23

Pers. Rep: ANTHONY ROBINSON

1504 STRATHMORE LN. MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464

Atty: ROBERT W. HAINES, ESQ.

1092 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD.,

#112

MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464

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Estate of: RONNIE MCFADDEN

2023-ES-10-0910

DOD: 02/19/23

Pers. Rep: DONNA MCFADDEN BELLAMY

209 MANSFIELD BLVD.

NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29418

Atty: W. ALEX DALLIS, JR., ESQ.

1721 ASHLEY RIVER RD.

CHARLESTON, SC 29407

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Estate of: JOHN TREZZA MARINO

2023-ES-10-0949

DOD: 03/27/23

Pers. Rep: MARK MARINO

338 HIGHLAND AVE. RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450

Atty: DAVID H. KUNES, ESQ.

115 CHURCH ST.

CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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Estate of: MARY JANE PRICE

2023-ES-10-0953

DOD: 04/22/23

Pers. Rep: JEREMIAH MARTIN BACON, IV

2335 SUNNYSIDE AVE.

CHARLESTON, SC 29403

Atty: M. JEAN LEE, ESQ.

115 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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Estate of: JAMES MIDDLETON, SR.

2023-ES-10-0954

DOD: 04/25/23

Pers. Rep: DERRICK L. MIDDLE-

TON

2064 BISHOP DR.

CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Atty: ANTHONY B. O’NEILL, SR., ESQ.

1847 ASHLEY RIVER RD., #200

CHARLESTON, SC 29407

************ Estate of: CARL ALBERT

MATTSON

2023-ES-10-0967

DOD: 05/03/23

Pers. Rep: CHERYL C. MATTSON

2970 MARITIME FOREST DR. JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455

************ Estate of: THOMAS LEE ATHERTON, JR.

2023-ES-10-0998

DOD: 03/17/23

Pers. Rep: LEEANN ATHERTON

3600 SOUTH 2ND AUSTIN, TX 78704

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Estate of: JOSEPH HILL WILLIAMS

2023-ES-10-1007

DOD: 04/27/23

Pers. Rep: TERESE TREMAN WILLIAMS 28 TRADD ST.

CHARLESTON, SC 29401

Pers. Rep: JAMES C. WILLIAMS

3408 TURNER LN. CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

Atty:

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

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Estate of: JOHN R. NASH, JR. 2023-ES-10-1008

DOD: 03/26/23

Pers. Rep: SUSANNE SMITH NASH 8630 MIDDLETON POINT LN. EDISTO ISLAND, SC 29438

Atty: JAMES B. DRENNAN, III, ESQ. PO BOX 891

SPARTANBURG, SC 29304

************ Estate of: TODD HARRIS SUMNER 2023-ES-10-1010

DOD: 05/09/23

Pers. Rep: TONI FARAH SUMNER 978 THREE TREES RD. CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Scott McGregor, son; and the Estate of Patrick James McGregor, deceased son.

Reason for Petition: To establish heirs of deceased on date of death and inheritance rights under SC Law for Property located in Charleston County. Notice of Appointment of Guardian ad Litem to represent unknown heirs. If you are an unknown heir, you should contact: Wendi Lawson See; 113 East Washington Street, Ste G Walterboro, South Carolina 29488; 843-782-3333

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL HEARING

DATE: July 25, 2023

TIME: 10:00 am

PLACE: VIRTUAL HEARING FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY

PROBATE COURT

For link to join Virtual hearing, contact attorney for Petitioner: 843-972-3391; eleanor@charlestonestateplanning.com or the Court 843-958-5012; jward@ charlestoncounty.org

PURPOSE: Hearing upon the Petition of Colleen Ann Carte in the Estate of Arlene Marie McGregor

DESCRIPTION OF PLEADING: Petition to Determine Heirs

A full copy of the Summons and Petition is available from the abovenamed attorney. If you do not file an Answer, the relief requested will most likely be granted.

this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated this 13th day of February, 2023, at North Charleston, South Carolina.

AMENDED LIS PENDENS TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE

NAMED:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been initiated and is pending in the Court of Commons Pleas for Charleston County and State aforesaid, by the above-named Plaintiff, against the Defendant above named, and that the object of such action is to quiet the title of the below described property and to partition the property by the Defendant to the Plaintiffs as shown in Book T024 at Page 173 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. The Real Estate affected by this action is described as follows: All that piece, parcel or tract of land situate lying and being on Edisto Island in the State aforesaid.

Measuring and containing ten acres more or less and being a portion of a larger plantation conveyed to me the said Robert Holmes by William Burnester survivor of Burnester and Zerbst by his deed of conveyance bearing date the first day of January A.D. 1880 and recorded in the Mesne Conveyance Office for Charleston County in the State aforesaid in Book U17 page 208.

Butting and Bounding to the North by lands of East by a portion of said plantation sold by me to Peter Brown, South by lands of and West by a portion of said plantation sold by me to Adam Bolds. The said tract of land having such shape, form and dimensions as are delineated on a plat thereof made by Simon G. Howe Surveyors in February 1881 hereto attached and made a part of this deed.

absolute thirty (30) days after the final publication of this Notice unless such Defendants, or anyone in their behalf, shall petition the Court to have a Guardian ad Litem appointed for them within thirty (30) days after the final publication of this notice.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED!

s:/Eduardo K. Curry, Esquire

Eduardo K. Curry, Esquire The Curry Law Firm, LLC 6518-D Dorchester Road P.O. Box 42270 North Charleston, SC 29423 843-767-5284

843-SOS-CASH

843-767-5286 (Fax) currylawfirm@bellsouth.net Attorney for Plaintiff

Dated: May 23, 2023.

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE PROBATE COURT

IN THE MATTER OF: Richard C. Williams

SUMMONS

All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, being known and designated as “Lot 105” on a plat entitles “DEWEES ISLAND CHARLESTON COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA PLAT OF LOTS 88-118 & 133-137, (TOTAL COMBINED ACERAGE INCLUDING 7.60 AC. RIGHT-OF-WAY 76.85 AC.)” prepared by Lewis E. Seabrook, S.C. Reg. No. 09860, of E.M. Seabrook, Jr., Inc., dated August 5, 1997, and recorded November 21, 1997, in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book EC, Pages 165, 166, and 167; said lots having such size, shape location, buttings and boundings as are more particularly shown on said Plat.

Being the same property conveyed to Michael Tavener and Elizabeth Tavener by deed of Guy Paschal, dated February 9, 2018 and recorded with the Charleston County Register of Deeds Office on February 12, 2018 in Book 0698 at Page 261.

TMS No.: 608-11-00-034

Property address: 334 Old House Lane Dewees Island, SC 29451

ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, being known and designated as Lot 45 on a plat entitled DEWEES ISLAND

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH

CAROLINA, by E.M. Seabrook, Jr.,

Surveyor, dated June 11, 1993, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book CN, Pages 9, 10, and 11.

Being the same property conveyed to Dewees Lot 45, LLC by deed of Twofold Purchase, G.P., dated August 14, 2019 and recorded with the Charleston County Register of Deeds Office on September 24, 2019 in Book 0823 at Page 593.

TMS No.: 608-16-00-038

Property address: 429 Pelican Flight Drive Dewees Island, SC 29451

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master-in-Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at the rate of 11.50% per annum shall be paid to the day of compliance.

Office for Charleston County in Plat Book CN at Page 9, 10 and 11.

Being the same property conveyed to Michael DeLambo and Any DeLambo by Charlotte W. Lawson, Trustee of the Charlotte W. Lawson Trust Dated February 2, 200, dated August 16, 2017 and recorded with the Charleston County Register of Deeds Office on August 18, 2017 in Book 0660 at Page 614.

TMS No.: 608-14-00-046

Property address: 284 Pelican Flight Drive Dewees Island, SC 29451

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master-in-Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at the rate of 11.50% per annum shall be paid to the day of compliance.

SUMMONS IN THE PROBATE COURT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON

IN THE MATTER OF: ARLENE MARIE MCGREGOR CASE NUMBER: 2023ES1000897

To: Possible Unknown Heirs of Arlene Marie McGregor

You Are Hereby Summoned and required to answer the Petition in this action, a copy of which was filed in the Charleston County Probate Court on May2, 2023, and is hereby served upon you by publication, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Petition on the subscriber at 1110 Queensborough Boulevard, Suite 103, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, her office, Charleston Estate Planning Law Firm, within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer within the time aforesaid, Petitioner will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Petition.

By: S/ Eleanor D. Washburn Eleanor D. Washburn 1110 Queensborough Blvd, Suite 103 Mt Pleasant, South Carolina 29464

PETITION TO DETERMINE HEIRS - SUMMARIZED

Petitioner: Coleen Ann Carte

Deceased: Arlene Marie McGregor

Date of Birth: June 20, 1935 Date of Death May 7, 1977

Names of Possible Known Heirs and Relationship: James T. McGregor Spouse; Joseph Perry McGregor, son; Sandra Lee Wood, daughter; Carol Ann McGregor, daughter; Donna Marie McGregor, daughter; Colleen Ann Carte, daughter; Kathleen Lynn McGregor, daughter; Michael

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO. 2023-CP-10-00715

Castello Smith, Plaintiff, vs. The Estate of Castello Simons, The Estate of Lily Simmons-Smith, Estate of Susan Smith-Shoates, Lillian Simmons-Hunter, John Doe, Mary Roe, and any Defendants who may be deceased and all other persons claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the lands of Castello Simons, or any portion thereof, including any such as may be infants, incompetents, or otherwise under any disability. Defendants.

SUMMONS FOR QUIET-TITLE (NON-JURY)

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 or his attorney, Eduardo K. Curry, Esquire, at P.O. Box 42270, North Charleston, South Carolina 29423, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint with the time aforesaid, the Plaintiffs in

Being the same premises conveyed to Castello Simons by deed of Robert Holmes and Celia Holmes dated November 25, 1884; and recorded January 1, 1905 in Deed Book T024 at Page 173 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County.

TMS#: 023-00-00-095

Dated: February 13, 2023

NOTICE NISI

TO THE INFANT DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED, IF THEY BE OVER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN YEARS AND TO THEM AND THOSE WITH WHOM THEY RESIDE IF THEY BE UNDER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN YEARS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem to represent you in this action within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you, and if you fail, application for such appointment will be made by Plaintiff herein.

Dated: February 13, 2023.

NOTICE OF FILING

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE

NAMED:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Complaint in this action, together with the Summons and Lis Pendens, of which the above are copies, were duly filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina, on the 13th day of February, 2023.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that George E. Counts, Esquire of, 27 Gamecock Avenue, Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29407 has been designated as Guardian Ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Richland County dated, and said appointment shall become

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Petition for Determination of Heirs in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Petition on the Petitioner or her attorney Eduardo K. Curry, Esquire, at 6518-D Dorchester Road, P.O. Box 42270, North Charleston, South Carolina 29423, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Petition for Determination of Heirs with the time aforesaid, the Petitioner in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Petition.

Dated this 28th day of November , 2022, at North Charleston, South Carolina.

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL HEARING

In the Matter of Richard C. Williams 2022ES10-02174 NOTICE OF VIRTUAL HEARING - - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Virtual Hearing in the above-entitled action, will be held on the 25TH day of July 2023, at 11:00 A.M., for the Charleston County Probate Court. Attorney for Petitioner, The Curry Law Firm, Post Office Box 42270, North Charleston, South Carolina 29423, (843) 767-5284.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, The Curry Law Firm, LLC

Eduardo K. Curry, Esquire Cindy R. Pinckney Graham, Esquire 6518-D Dorchester Road P.O. Box 42270 North Charleston, SC 29423 843-767-5284

843-SOS-CASH 843-767-5286 (Fax) currylawfirm@bellsouth.net Attorney for Petitioner

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023-CP-10-00070

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Dewees Island Property Owners Association, Inc. and Dewees Utility Corporation, Inc. against Elizabeth Tavener, the Masterin-Equity will sell on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 11:00 A.M., at the Charleston County Judicial Center, 4045 Bridge View Drive, Council Chambers, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, to the highest bidder:

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master-in-Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at the rate of 11.50% per annum shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within twenty (20) days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff’s judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment being demanded, this sale will be re-opened after 30 days for final bidding.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent, is present.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record, and any senior lien(s) identified in the Complaint and the Order and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Plaintiff makes no warranty or representation in regard to the status of this property or its title in regard to any sale for delinquent property taxes. See Von Elbrecht v. Jacobs, 286 S.C. 240 (Ct. App. 1985).

FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC

Sean A. O’Connor, Esq. 4000 Faber Place Drive | Suite 450 North Charleston, South Carolina 29405

(843) 577-5460

Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023-CP-10-00073

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Dewees Island Property Owners Association, Inc., and Dewees Utility Corporation, Inc., against Dewees Lot 45, LLC, the Masterin-Equity will sell on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 11:00 A.M., at the Charleston County Judicial Center, 4045 Bridge View Drive, Council Chambers, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, to the highest bidder:

In case of noncompliance within twenty (20) days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff’s judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment being demanded, this sale will be re-opened after 30 days for final bidding.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent, is present.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record, and any senior lien(s) identified in the Complaint and the Order and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Plaintiff makes no warranty or representation in regard to the status of this property or its title in regard to any sale for delinquent property taxes. See Von Elbrecht v. Jacobs, 286 S.C. 240 (Ct. App. 1985).

FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC

Sean A. O’Connor, Esq. 4000 Faber Place Drive | Suite 450 North Charleston, South Carolina 29405 (843) 577-5460

Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023-CP-10-00069

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Dewees Island Property Owners Association, Inc. and Dewees Utility Corporation, Inc. against Michael DeLambo and Amy DeLambo, the Master-in-Equity will sell on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 11:00

A.M., at the Charleston County Judicial Center, 4045 Bridge View Drive, Council Chambers, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, to the highest bidder:

All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, being known and designated as Lot 72 on a plat entitled, “Dewees Island, Charleston County, South Carolina,” by E. M. Seabrook, Jr., Surveyor, dated June 11, 1993, and recorded in the RMC

In case of noncompliance within twenty (20) days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff’s judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment being demanded, this sale will be re-opened after 30 days for final bidding.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent, is present.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record, and any senior lien(s) identified in the Complaint and the Order and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Plaintiff makes no warranty or representation in regard to the status of this property or its title in regard to any sale for delinquent property taxes. See Von Elbrecht v. Jacobs, 286 S.C. 240 (Ct. App. 1985).

FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC

Sean A. O’Connor, Esq. 4000 Faber Place Drive | Suite 450 North Charleston, South Carolina 29405 (843) 577-5460

Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023-CP-10-00072

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Dewees Island Property Owners Association, Inc. and Dewees Utility Corporation, Inc. against Heather Hall and Ajay Sood, the Master-in-Equity will sell on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 11:00

A.M., at the Charleston County Judicial Center, 4045 Bridge View Drive, Council Chambers, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, to the highest bidder:

ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, being known and designated as Lot 82 on a plat entitled “DEWEES ISLAND

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH

CAROLINA FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 80 THROUGH 88”, by E.M. Seabrook, Jr., Inc., dated April 8, 1995, revised July 5, 1995 and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book EA, Page 821.

Being the same property conveyed to Heather Hall and Ajay Sood

by deed of John Winthrop and Seminole VI, LLC, dated December 17, 2013 and recorded with the Charleston County Register of Deeds Office on December 20, 2013 in Book 0380 at Page 314.

TMS No.: 608-11-00-003

Property address: 136 Lake Timicau Lane

Dewees Island, SC 29451

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master-in-Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid.

Interest on the balance of the bid at the rate of 11.50% per annum shall be paid to the day of compliance.

In case of noncompliance within twenty (20) days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff’s judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment being demanded, this sale will be re-opened after 30 days for final bidding.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent, is present.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record, and any senior lien(s) identified in the Complaint and the Order and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Plaintiff makes no warranty or representation in regard to the status of this property or its title in regard to any sale for delinquent property taxes. See Von Elbrecht v. Jacobs, 286 S.C. 240 (Ct. App. 1985).

FINKEL LAW FIRM LLC

Sean A. O’Connor, Esq. 4000 Faber Place Drive | Suite 450 North Charleston, South Carolina

29405

(843) 577-5460

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Master’s Sale Case No. 2022-CP-10-05095 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, PLAINTIFF, vs. Alfred T Richardson; Deerfield Hall Homeowners Association, Inc.; JMH at Deerfield, LLC, DEFENDANT(S)

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 16th day of May, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 11th day of July, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, with any buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Deer Field Subdivision, County of Charleston, Town of Hollywood, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as Lot 75, on a plat entitled: “SUBDIVISION PLAT Showing Deer Field (21.029 AC.), Tract F, Property of DeerField LLC, Located In The Town of Hollywood, Charleston County, South Carolina” made by Trico Engineering Consultants, Inc., dated March 12, 2007 and recorded in Plat EK at Page 880. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully appear.

The within described property is conveyed SUBJECT to Easements, Restrictions, Covenants, Conditions and matters of record, including, without limitation, the following: matters set forth on the plat referred to above as the same may affect the within property; Rules and Regulations of applicable governmental authorities; and real property taxes for the year of delivery hereof.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed unto Alfred T. Richardson by virtue of a Deed from JMH at Deerfield, LLC dated May 10, 2013 and recorded May 22, 2013 in Book 0332 at Page 784 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

5217 Fallow Fawns Road Hollywood, SC 29449 TMS# 247-00-00-407

As the Plaintiff did not waive its right for a deficiency judgment in the Complaint, this sale will be re-opened for final bidding at 11:00 a.m. on the 10th day of August, 2023

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.

2023-CP-10-01888

BLUE MARLIN PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC, Plaintiff, v.

Della H. Bowers and David Bowers, both deceased persons, their heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns and spouses and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real estate described in the Complaint, commonly known as:

5938 Lola Drive Charleston County, South Carolina TMS Number: 229-13-00-103 and also any unknown adults and those persons as who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class Designated as Richard Roe, and Charles Nelson Bowers, Jr., Helen C. Bowers, Dorothy B. Turbeville, Carolina B. Willis, Laura F. Bowers, Sarahann D. Bowers and Elizabeth L. Bowers, 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 Road, Suite B, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days, after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive if the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

NOTICE OF FILING

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 my right, title and interest in that piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as lot number Forty (42) as more particularly shown on plat of Palmetto Terrace Subdivision, made by C.P. Collette, R.L.S., No 1709, dated January 26, 1961 and recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina in Plat Book number N, at page number 30.

SAID lot number forty-two (42) having the shape, size, dimensions and boundaries as more particularly shown on said plat, which is hereby made a part and parcel of this conveyance and being conveyed subject to the restrictions thereon, recorded in the said R.M.C. Office in Book number S-72, at page number 51.

TMS #: 229-13-00-103

s/Jeffrey T. Spell

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

Attorney for the Plaintiff

Date: June 16th, 2023

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Case No. 2017-CP-10-06475

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

SEA ISLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. VS. KATHY TAYLOR and SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSING TRUST FUND,

ADDRESS:

1765 Walpole Way Johns Island, SC 29455

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

THIS CONVEYANCE is further subject to the following:

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

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

FOR INSERTION:

June 23, June 30, July 7, 2023

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 2023CP1002296

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, v. Hedy L. Fields; Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Doris Collins, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Defendant(s).

SUMMONS Deficiency Judgment Waived (013263-12567)

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

being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina on May 12, 2023.

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

ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, Ian C. Gohean, be and hereby is appointed Guardian Ad Litem Nisi on behalf of all unknown minors and all unknown persons under a disability, all of whom may have or may claim to have some interest in or claim to the real property commonly known as 1967 Carrie Street, Charleston, SC 29407-4717; that Ian C. Gohean is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent said Defendant(s), unless the said Defendant(s), or someone on their behalf, shall within thirty (30) days after service of a copy hereof as directed, procure the appointment of a Guardian or Guardians Ad Litem for the said Defendant(s), and it is

FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall forthwith be served upon the said Defendant(s)

COPYRIGHT NOTICE OF THE STRAW

This copyright notice informs the potential user of the name

SHAWNTE’ CHANEL TRIPLETT, SHAWNTE TRIPLETT, SHAWNTE C TRIPLETT, S C TRIPLETT, S TRIPLETT, TRIPLETT SHAWNTE and all its derivatives that is intended as pertaining to me, sekhmet neferet el bey, an American State National, In Propria Persona Sui Juris, Proprio Solo, Proprio Heredes, that any unauthorized use thereof without my express, prior, written permission signifies

The 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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Notice, and Complaint, were filed on April 19th, 2023, the Lis Pendens was filed on April 19th, 2023, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on April 20th, 2023 and the Order of Publication was filed on June 15th, 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 April 20th, 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

Upon authority of (a) the Order Dismissing Case with Prejudice issued the US Bankruptcy Court for the District South Carolina on May 3, 2023 in Case No. 22-01444-eg and (b) the Decree dated the 24th day of May, 2018, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 11th day of July, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being on Johns Island, in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and known and designated as Lot No. 17 Block D, DUNMOVIN SUBDIVISION on a Plat entitled, “DUNMOVIN SUBDIVISION, JOHNS ISLAND, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, BLOCK A, BLOCK B, BLOCK D, AND LOTS 1-6, BLOCK C”, which Plat is dated OCTOBER 1962, and was recorded in the R. M. C. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina, in Plat Book P, at Page 108 [sic]; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as are shown and delineated on said Plat.

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

TMS #: 279-14-00-033

This being the same property conveyed to Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, Inc. by Deed of William Coker dated June 20, 2003, recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina in Deed Book J 456, Page 533 and thereafter conveyed to Kathy Taylor and Queen E. Taylor by Deed of Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, Inc. dated February 10, 2005 and recorded on March 4, 2005 in the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County in Deed Book T527, Page 566.

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.

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

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY David B. Wheeler, Esquire Telephone: (843) 579-7000

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 1967 Carrie Street, Charleston, SC 29407-4717, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 3510600141, 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 within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply to have the appointment of the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Ian C. Gohean, Willson, Jones, Carter & Baxley, PA, 325 Rocky Slope Road, Greenville, SC 29607, made absolute.

NOTICE

TO THE DEFENDANTS: Hedy L., Fields Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Doris Collins, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America,

Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of Doris Collins, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, .by publication thereof in the Charleston City Paper, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons in the above entitled action.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

THAT an action has been or will be commenced in this Court upon complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage of real estate given by Doris Collins and Hedy L. Fields to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns dated December 19, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the RMC/ ROD for Charleston County on December 21, 2006, in Mortgage Book S609 at Page 222. This mortgage was assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment dated December 4, 2019 and recorded December 10, 2019 in Book 0845 at Page 678. This loan is subject to a loan modification agreement dated March 1, 2011.

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

ALL that piece, parcel or lot of land, with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in St. Andrews Parish Area of Charleston County, South Carolina, shown and designated as Lot 14, West Park Subdivision on a plat dated September 4, 1958, prepared by Joseph Needle, CE, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Charleston County in Plat Book Z at page 45.

This being the same property conveyed to Doris Collins and Hedy L. Fields by deed of Dendrinks, LLC, dated December 19, 2006 and recorded December

of

Office for Charleston County. Subsequently, Doris Collins died intestate on October 1, 2010, leaving the subject property to her heirs or devisees, namely, Hedy L. Fields.

Property Address: 1967 Carrie Street

Charleston, SC 29407-4717

TMS/PIN# TMS# 3510600141

/s/ John J. Hearn

Rogers Townsend, LLC

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

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

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

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

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

Columbia, South Carolina

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

Master’s Sale 2022-CP-10-00135 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

South Carolina Federal Credit Union, PLAINTIFF VERSUS Iregene Grovner, Jr. a/k/a Iregene Grovner, Individually, and as Legal Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Wevonneda Minis, Deceased; et al., DEFENDANTS

Upon authority of a Decree dated the October 14, 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 11th DAY OF JULY, 2023 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

All that lot, piece or parcel of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in St. Andrews Parish, Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 18, Block D, on a plat entitled “Resubdivison of a portion of West Oak Forest,” made by J. O`Hear

Sanders, Jr., Surveyor, dated January, 1953 and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book J at Page 28; SAID lot having such size, shape, courses, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully appear.

This being the same property conveyed to Wevonneda Minis by Deed of Henry G. Cisneros, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, of Washington, D.C. dated June 22, 1994 and recorded July 22, 1994 in Book U245 at Page 526 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. Subsequently, Wevonneda Minis died intestate on or about 07/17/2020, leaving the subject property to his/her heirs, namely Iregene Grovner, Jr. a/k/a Iregene Grovner, Andre Valentine Mosby, Anthony D. Sease, Darin Sease, Carlton Grovner, Sr. a/k/a Carlton Grovner, Earl G. Williams, Henrietta Grovner Wilson a/k/a Henrietta Wilson, Henry Minis, Nancy Grovner Jackson a/k/a Nancy Jackson, Sabrina Groover Davis a/ka/ Sabrina Groover, Tyra Mosby, William Timothy Mosby, and Sharon Wilson Bond, as shown in Probate Estate Matter Number 2021-ES-10-00146.

TMS No. 3490300093

Property address: 1221 Wimbee Drive, Charleston, SC 29407

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-10-02474

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint

Mortgage Servicing, PLAINTIFF

VERSUS

Martin V. Rowell; The Ashleytowne Landing Neighborhood Association, Inc.; and 1st Franklin Financial, DEFENDANTS

Upon authority of a Decree dated the May 16, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the Emergency Operations Center, Public Services Building (PSB) located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 11th

OF JULY, 2023 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Charleston, City of Charleston, State of South Carolina and is described as follows:

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the City of Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina and being shown and designated as Lot 12, Block A on a plat by G.E. Lohr, RLS dated October 12, 1978 and entitled “Ashleytowne Landing Section I” and recorded July 19, 1979 in Plat Book AN at Page 117 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully appear.

This being the same property conveyed to Martin V. Rowell by Deed of David E. Rowell Sr., James R. Rowell, Gener R. Rowell and Janet Rowell Lukow dated June 15, 2018 and recorded March 1, 2019 in Book 0780 at Page 525 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/ Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

TMS No. 358-16-00-012

Property address: 2345 Assembly Drive 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.

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

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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; Spring Creek Homeowners` Association, Inc.; Housing Authority of the City of North Charleston; South Carolina Housing Trust Fund; The United States of America by and through its agency the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; DEFENDANTS

Upon authority of a Decree dated the December 15, 2022, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder

for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the Emergency Operations Center, Public Services Building (PSB) located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 11TH DAY OF JULY, 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.

AJX Mortgage Trust I, a Delaware Trust, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Trustee, PLAINTIFF,

VS. Joyce Hamilton a/k/a Joyce

Eyvonne Hamilton, Denise Hamilton a/k/a Denise Hamilton Watkins a/k/a Denise Watkins a/k/a Denise Hamilton-Watkins, Janice Hamilton n/k/a Janice Washington a/k/a Janice A. Washington a/k/a Janice Hamilton-Washington; Ervin Hamilton; Justin Hamilton, Individually, as Legal Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Ivan Hamilton a/k/a Iven Hamilton, Deceased, their heirs or devisees, successors and assigns, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of the Estate of Ivan Hamilton a/k/a Iven Hamilton, Deceased; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; and Republic Finance LLC, DEFENDANT(S).

SUMMONS AND NOTICES (231150.00013)

TO ALL THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE-NAMED:

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 offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, Post Office Box 2065, Columbia, South Carolina, 292022065, 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.

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 Charleston County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 (e) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-In-Equity or Special Master is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this cause.

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

herein collectively designated as Richard Roe, defendants herein whose names and addresses are unknown, including any thereof who may be minors, incapacitated, or under other legal disability, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina; for all named Defendants, addresses unknown, who may be infants, incapacitated, or under a legal disability; for any unknown heirs-at-law of Ivan Hamilton a/k/a Iven Hamilton, including their heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; and for all other unknown persons with any right, title, or interest in and to the real estate that is the subject of this foreclosure action, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on the 22nd day of June, 2023.

YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE

NOTICE that unless the said Defendants, or someone in their behalf or in behalf of any of them, shall within thirty (30) days after service of notice of this order upon them by publication, exclusive of the day of such service, procure to be appointed for them, or any of them, a Guardian Ad Litem to represent them or any of them for the purposes of this action, the Plaintiff will apply for an order making the appointment of said Guardian Ad Litem Nisi absolute.

LIS PENDENS

running from the said point on the said boundary line on bearing south 22 degrees, 30 minutes East Southwardly a distance of 200 feet to a point, thence running Eastwardly a distance of 85 feet to a point on the boundary line between Tract K and Tract I, said point being 200 feet South of the said community dirt road, thence running Northwardly a distance of 200 feet on bearing South 21 degrees East a distance of 200 feet to said community dirt road, and thence running Westwardly on the south side of said community dirt road a distance of 85 feet to the point of beginning, said Tract K being more particularly shown on plat of part of McIntyre Tract as shown on survey by Gaillard and Gaillard, dated November 5, 1945, and recorded in Plat Book F, Page 231, RMC Office for Charleston County. Butting and bounding and measuring and containing Northwardly 85 feet on said dirt road Eastwardly 200 feet on Tract L, as shown on said plat now or formerly of William Hamilton and Westwardly 200 feet on Tract I.

This being the same property conveyed to Iven Hamilton (1/3 interest) and Ervin Hamilton (1/3 interest) by deed of Janie Jenkins dated December 22, 1981, and recorded December 23, 1981, in Book J-127 at Page 324 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Charleston County.

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2023-CP-10-02651

Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., Plaintiff vs. The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Donald L. Green, Sadie Green and Deron Green, Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANT(S): The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Donald L. Green; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at his office, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE

CHARLESTON, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 05-033 ON

Scarborough

Master in Equity

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, Plaintiff will apply to have the appointment of the Guardian ad Litem Nisi, Kelley Yarborough Woody, made absolute.

NOTICE

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: 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 9, 2023.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the order appointing Kelley Yarborough Woody, whose address is PO Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260, as Guardian Ad Litem Nisi for all persons whomsoever

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff above named against the Defendant(s) above named for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage given by Joyce Hamilton, Denise Hamilton, Janice Hamilton n/k/a Janice Washington, Ivan Hamilton and Ervin Hamilton to CitiFinancial, Inc., dated September 30, 1999, recorded October 5, 1999, in the Office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Charleston County, in Book K-335 at Page 416; thereafter, said Mortgage was assigned to CitiFinancial Servicing LLC by assignment instrument dated December 2, 2016 and recorded December 13, 2016 in Book 603 at Page 39; thereafter, assigned to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment instrument dated December 9, 2016 and recorded December 13, 2016 in Book 603 at Page 40; thereafter, assigned to Bayview Dispositions IVA, LLC by assignment instrument dated January 13, 2020 and recorded February 26, 2020 in Book 862 at Page 874; thereafter, assigned to Atlantica, LLC by assignment instrument dated January 13, 2020 and recorded February 26, 2020 in Book 862 at Page 575; thereafter, assigned to Argolica, LLC by assignment instrument dated April 13, 2020 and recorded April 27, 2020 in Book 877 at Page 576; thereafter, assigned to Great Ajax Operating Partnership L.P. by assignment instrument dated January 11, 2021 and recorded June 3, 2021 in Book 997 at Page 980; thereafter, assigned to AJX Mortgage Trust I, a Delaware Trust, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Trustee by assignment instrument dated July 25, 2022 and recorded September 15, 2022 in Book 1137 at Page 570. Upon information and belief, the Note and Mortgage were subsequently modified by one or more Loan Modification Agreement(s).

The description of the premises is as follows:

All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with any buildings thereon, situate, lying and being on James Island, Charleston County, State of South Carolina, being a portion of Tract K of McIntyre Tract owned now or formerly by John Mayer, and having the following courses and dimensions:

Commencing at a point on the boundary line between Tract K and Tract J on the South side of a community dirt road located Eastwardly of South Carolina Highway No. S-10-53, and being about 540 feet Eastwardly thereof, and

Thereafter, Janie Jenkins conveyed all of her right, title and interest in said property to Ivan Hamilton and Ervin Hamilton by deed dated May 26, 1988, and recorded December 16, 1988, in Book K-180 at Page 753 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/ Register of Deeds for Charleston County.

Ivan Hamilton and Ervin Hamilton then conveyed a three-fifths (3/5) interest in said property to Joyce Hamilton, Denise Hamilton and Janice Hamilton by deed dated November 3, 1998, and recorded December 16, 1988, in Book K-180 at Page 746 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Charleston County.

Thereafter, Joyce Hamilton, Denise Hamilton-Watkins, and Janice Hamilton-Washington conveyed a life estate to Janie Hamilton, with the remainder interest to Joyce Hamilton, Denise HamiltonWatkins, Janice HamiltonWashington, Ivan Hamilton a/k/a Iven Hamilton, and Ervin Hamilton by deed dated April 5, 2006, and recorded April 24, 2006, in Book P-580 at Page 285 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Charleston County. Subsequently, Janie Hamilton a/k/a Janie L. Hamilton died on March 19, 2013 (See Probate Estate Case No. 2013-ES-10-00591).

TMS No. 337-00-00-059

Property address: 1957 Ferguson Road Charleston, SC 29412

SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A.

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

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

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

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

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

Kevin T. Brown (kevinb@scottandcorley.com), SC Bar #64236

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

ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29204 803-252-3340

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on June 2, 2023.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been commenced and is now pending in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above Defendant(s) for the purpose of claiming and repossessing collateral, which secures the repayment of a certain Contract bearing date of December 18, 1997 and given and delivered by Defendant(s)

Donald L. Green to Oasis Housing in the original principal sum of Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Four and 31/100 Dollars ($52,954.31). Said collateral is described as a 1998 CYPR VIN#GMHGA4409717731A\B mobile home and is located in the County of Charleston, South Carolina.

RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC 2838 Devine Street Columbia, SC 29205 (803) 799-9993

Attorneys for Plaintiff 5186

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MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE

2022-CP-10-05859

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

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC.

v. Thomas M. Hartsfield; Antonia Hartsfield; Oakfield Property Owners Association, Inc.

Upon authority of a Decree dated May 16th, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on July 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL

THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, LYING, SITUATE AND BEING IN

THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF HLA INC. ENTITLED, “FINAL PLAT SHOWING THE SUBDIVISION OF OAKFIELD PHASE 5A (32.321 AC.) A PORTION OF TMS NO. 278-00-00-043 CONTAINING LOTS 1 THROUGH 57 (12.140 AC.), RIGHT-OF-WAYS (4.060 AC.), HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AREAS (14.357 AC.), AND RESIDUAL TRACT A (1.764 AC.), PREPARED FOR PULTE HOME COMPANY, LLC LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA”, DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2017, AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 12, 2018, IN THE ROD OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK L18, AT PAGES 0065-0068. SAID LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, LOCATION, DIMENSIONS, BUTTINGS AND BOUNDINGS, COURSES AND DISTANCES, AS WILL BY REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT MORE FULLY AND AT LARGE APPEAR. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THOMAS M. HARTSFIELD AND ANTONIA HARTSFIELD, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY DEED OF PULTE HOME COMPANY, LLC, DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 21, 2019 IN THE ROD OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN BOOK 831 AT PAGE 832.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:

1810 Whisperwood Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 Parcel No. 2780700183

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

J. Martin Page, Esquire Telephone: 803-509-5078 File # 22-52498 FOR INSERTION

June 23, 2023; June 30, 2023; July 7, 2023.

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity 5187

MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE

2016-CP-10-05415

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Mortgage Assets Management,

LLC

v.

Benjamin Moore; and The United States of America acting by and through its agency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development

Upon authority of a Decree dated April 13th, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on July 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING ON JAMES ISLAND, IN THE COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHOWN AND DESIGNATED BY THE LETTER “B” ON A PLAT MADE BY W.L. GAILLARD ON JULY 17, 1978, AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY ON DECEMBER 5, 1978, IN PLAT BOOK AM, PAGE 1. THIS BEING A PORTION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BENJAMIN MOORE FROM ELIAS RICHARDSON BY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 1978 AND RECORDED DECEMBER 14, 1978

IN DEED BOOK U117 AT PAGE

278 IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY. CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1819 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 Parcel No. 334-10-00-056 No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale,

but compliance with bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

J. Martin Page, Esquire

Telephone: 803-509-5078

File # 22-51068

FOR INSERTION

June 23, 30 & July 07, 2023

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity 5185

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CHARLESTON COUNTY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FILE NO. 2023-CP-10-01461

ASCENTIUM CAPITAL LLC, PLAINTIFF, V. L5 MEDICAL HOLDINGS, LLC AND JOHN GREGORY BARNES, DEFENDANTS.

NOTICE OF FILIING COMPLAINT

TO: DEFENDANT JOHN GREGORY BARNES

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that an Amended Summons and Complaint in the above-captioned action were filed by Plaintiff Ascentium Capital LLC against you and Defendant L5 Medical Holdings, LLC on March 28, 2023 in the Charleston County Court of Common Pleas, Charleston, South Carolina under Case Number 2023-CP-10-01461. June 15, 2023.

SMITH DEBNAM NARRON

DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, LLP

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ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

Raleigh, North Carolina.

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION

Having read the filed Affidavit of Melissa Tulis Smith, attorney for Plaintiff Ascentium Capital LLC herein, and it appearing that this is an action for breach of contract filed by such party against Defendant John Gregory Barnes and that such part cannot, after due diligence, be located, IT IS ORDERED that service in this matter be made on Defendant John Gregory Barnes by publishing copies of the Notice of Filing Complaint and this Order for Publication in The Charleston City Paper, a paper of general circulation in the County and State in the vicinity of the area of said Defendant’s last known address., once weekly for three (3) consecutive weeks, and by forwarding a copy of the pleadings to Defendant John Gregory Barnes at his last know address. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Julie J. Armstrong, Charleston County Clerk of Court. Charleston, South Carolina. June 15, 2023. SGB M9062662 5201

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Many astrologers enjoy meditating on the heavenly body Chiron. With an orbit between Saturn and Uranus, it is an anomalous object that has qualities of both a comet and a minor planet. Its name is derived from a character in ancient Greek myth: the wisest teacher and healer of all the centaurs. Chiron is now in the sign of Aries and will be there for a while. Let’s invoke its symbolic power to inspire two quests in the coming months: 1. Seek a teacher who excites your love of life. 2. Seek a healer who alleviates any hurts that interfere with your love of life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s high time for some high culture! You are in a phase to get rich benefits from reading Shakespeare, listening to Beethoven and enjoying paintings by Matisse and Picasso. You’d also benefit lavishly from communing with the work of virtuosos like Mozart, Michelangelo and novelist Haruki Murakami. However, I think you would garner even greater emotional treasures from reading Virginia Woolf, listening to Janelle Monáe’s music and enjoying Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings. For extra credit, get cozy with the books of Simone Weil, listen to Patti Smith’s music and see Frida Kahlo’s art. If you read between the lines here, you understand I’m telling you that the most excellent thing to do for your mental and spiritual health is to commune with brilliant women artists, writers and musicians.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The French phrase j’ajoute (translated as “I adjust”) is a chess term used when a player is about to adjust their pieces but does not yet intend to make a move. J’ajoute might be an apt motto for you to invoke in the coming days. You are not ready to make major shifts in the way you play the games you’re involved in. But it’s an excellent time to meditate on that prospect. You will gain clarity and refine your perspective if you tinker with and rearrange the overall look and feel of things.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Simpsons animated show has been on TV for 34 seasons. Ten-year-old Bart Simpson is one of the stars. He is a mischievous rascal who’s ingenious in defying authority. Sometimes teachers catch him in his rebellious acts and punish him by making him write apologetic affirmations on the classroom blackboard. For example: “I will not strut around like I own the place. I will not obey the voices in my head. I will not express my feelings through chaos. I will not trade pants with others. I will not instigate revolution. I am not deliciously saucy. I cannot absolve sins. Hot dogs are not bookmarks.” In accordance with your unruly astrological omens, Cancerian, I authorize you to do things Bart said he wouldn’t do. You have a license to be deliciously saucy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Early in her career, Leo actor Lisa Kudrow endured disappointments. She auditioned for the TV show Saturday Night Live but wasn’t chosen. She was cast as a main character in the TV show Frasier but was replaced during the filming of the pilot episode. A few months later, though, she landed a key role in the new TV show Friends. In retrospect, she was glad she got fired from Frasier so she could be available for Friends Frasier was popular, but Friends was a super hit. Kudrow won numerous awards for her work on the show and rode her fame to a successful film career. Will there be a Frasier moment for you in the coming months, dear Leo? That’s what I suspect. So keep the faith.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The coming weeks will be a good time to seek helpful clues and guidance from your nightly dreams. Take steps to remember them — maybe keep a pen and notebook next to your bed. Here are a few possible dream scenes and their meanings. 1. A dream of planting a tree means you’re primed to begin a project that will grow for years. 2. A dream of riding in a spaceship suggests you yearn to make your future come more alive in your life. 3. A dream of taking a long trip or standing on a mountaintop may signify you’re ready to come to new conclusions about your life story. (PS: Even if you don’t have these specific dreams, the interpretations I offered are still apt.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In reviewing the life work of neurologist and author Oliver Sacks, critic Patricia Holt said he marveled at how “average people not only adapt to injury and disease but also create something transcendent out of a condition others call disability.” Sacks specialized in collaborating with neurological patients who used their seeming debilitations “to uncover otherwise unknown resources and create lives of originality and innovation.” I bring this up, Libra, because I suspect that in the coming months, you will have extra power to turn your apparent weaknesses or liabilities into assets.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s a mistake to believe we must ration our love as if we only have so much to offer. The fact is, the more love we give, the more we have available to give. As we tap into our deepest source of generosity, we discover we have greater reserves of it than we imagined. What I’ve just said is always true, but it’s especially apropos for you right now. You are in a phase when you can dramatically expand your understanding of how many blessings you have to dole out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Home computers didn’t become common until the 1980s. During the previous decade, small start-up companies with adventurous experimenters did the grunt work that made the digital revolution possible. Many early adapters worked out of garages in the Silicon Valley area of Northern California. They preferred to devote their modest resources to the actual work rather than to fancy labs. I suspect the coming months will invite you to do something similar, Sagittarius: to be discerning about how you allocate your resources as you plan and implement your vigorous transformations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’m tempted to call this upcoming chapter of your life story “The Partial Conquest of Loneliness.” Other good titles might be “Restoration of Degraded Treasure” or “Turning a Confusing Triumph into a Gratifying One” or “Replacing a Mediocre Kind of Strength with the Right Kind.” Can you guess that I foresee an exciting and productive time for you in the coming weeks? To best prepare, drop as many expectations and assumptions as you can so you will be fully available for the novel and sometimes surprising opportunities. Life will offer you fresh perspectives.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): By 1582, the inexact old Julian calendar used by the Western world for 13 centuries was out of whack because it had no leap years. The spring equinox was occurring too early, on March 10. Pope Gregory commissioned scientists who devised a more accurate way to account for the passage of time. The problem was that the new calendar needed a modification that required the day after October 4 to be October 15. Eleven days went missing — permanently. People were resentful and resistant, though eventually all of Europe made the conversion. In that spirit, Aquarius, I ask you to consider an adjustment that requires a shift in habits. It may be inconvenient at first, but will ultimately be good for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean novelist Peter De Vries wrote, “Sometimes I write drunk and revise sober, and sometimes I write sober and revise drunk. But you have to have both elements in creation — the Apollonian and the Dionysian, or spontaneity and restraint, emotion and discipline.” In the coming weeks, you Pisces folks will be skilled at weaving these modes as you practice what you love to do. You’ll be a master of cultivating dynamic balance; a wizard of blending creativity and organization; a productive change-maker who fosters both structure and morale.

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Easy Honey hones its musical creativity

By Kyle Petersen

Charleston alternative act Easy Honey’s particular style of pop-rock whimsy always sounds a bit effortless. And the band’s new EP Ooooo, which dropped July 7, leans into Oasis-style Brit rock swagger and Beatlesesque soft-psych with that same laid back self-confidence.

According to singer-songwriter and guitarist Selby Austin, who founded the group with co-frontman Darby McGlone, much of Easy Honey’s vibe results from the band forming at a small liberal arts college in Tennessee called Sewanee: the University of the South.

“It’s such a small school that has such a thirst for live music and live bands,” Austin said. “So we were able to really play [and write]. We’ve evolved since then, but the roots of what Easy Honey is about, from a songwriting perspective and a feel perspective, came from there.”

The two frontmen started out playing together before recruiting ace drummer Charlie Holt from another band at the college. Easy Honey rotated through a few bass players in its earlier recordings, before recruiting Austin’s younger brother, Webster, in early 2022 to complete the current lineup.

And while the band’s self-titled debut record was produced during a stint in Nashville, Selby Austin said Charleston felt like a natural home scene to subsequently seek out in 2019.

“It felt like something cool was going on with the music scene,” he said, citing the success of local groups such as Susto, Stop Light Observations and indie rock icon Band of Horses as a big draw, along with getting out

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Catch summertime shows at the Music Hall

American Jukebox 2 comes to the Charleston Music Hall July 8 and 9 for a performance of dozens of popular hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Seven diverse singers will bring to life a setlist featuring hits from the Eagles, Neil Diamond, Pat Benatar, Johnny Cash and Stevie Wonder. Show times are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 8 and 3 p.m. July 9. Tickets are $42 and available at charlestonmusichall.com.

Indie-pop pianist and songwriter Andrew McMahon will grace the Charleston Music Hall stage at 8 p.m. July 17. He is known for fronting the alternative band Jack’s Mannequin that first formed in 2004 and the pop-punk outfit Something Corporate that formed in 1998. McMahon is celebrating the release of his new album Tilt At The Wind No More that he released under the moniker Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness.

Alternative country tunes land at Pour House

of the “oversaturated market” in Nashville. Easy Honey has stayed busy creatively since taking up residence in the Holy City, dropping various EPs and singles before and after its 2021 album Peach Fuzz as the band worked with Charleston producers Matt Zutell at Coast Records and Wolfgang Zimmerman at The Space.

For the new EP Ooooo, the band worked with Zimmerman again, but took a more leisurely approach rather than doing a lot of pre-production before hitting the studio.

The end effect is an EP that accentuates Easy Honey’s free-spirited but well-honed style, from the pulsating, electric rocker “...The More I Think About It” and the Vampire Weekend-esque romp “Orbiter.”

The band has a knack for shiny vocal harmonies and folding lyrics with distinct word choice into the playful slacker rock songs heard on Ooooo. The mellow “Alright, Alright” opens with “Toss me up like a hand

grenade / Stoke the fire with the flume you made.” Then comes the more muted acoustic ballad “Daddy Daughter” that sings, “Walk in the club brushing your hair / Eating a veggie melt without a care.”

“This EP was kind of symbolic of how far we’ve come from where we started,” Webster Austin said. “It’s not even necessarily our favorite songs. But it’s just like, ‘Here’s a good story.’ ”

Chelsea Grinstead contributed to this article.

Iconic alt-country rockers Sun Volt make a tour stop at the Charleston Pour House on James Island at 9 p.m. July 13 to celebrate the band’s 28th anniversary. The audience will hear hits from Sun Volt’s debut album Trace and as well music from the group’s newest tribute album, Day of the Doug, which celebrates Grammy-winning musician Dough Sahm. Tickets start at $25 and are available at charlestonpourhouse.com.

Enjoy reggae music in the park

The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series returns to James Island County Park at 8 p.m. July 14, so grab the kids and head over for an evening of family-friendly tunes. The featured band is Mystic Vibrations, a lauded four-piece that tours all over the eastern seaboard. The band consists of drummer Dion “Caution” Samuel, bassist George “Raheem” Johnson, keyboardist/vocalist Marcus “Marky” Ruby and guitarist/vocalist Ric Williams. — Chelsea Grinstead

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Local indie rockers Easy Honey drop new EP Ooooo as the band ramps up for a 2023 national tour with dates through November

This EP was kind of symbolic of how far we’ve come from where we started.” —Webster Austin

Musician and music director for Coastal Community Church in West Ashley was born in France and moved to Charleston in his teens, Ohm Radio writes. He has been making music full-time in the Lowcountry for the past six to seven years, performing with a wide range of some of the most incredible artists in the area, releasing his own music and touring with bands such as Runaway Gin and Doom Flamingo. Khayat gave us his current top five albums which include some classic Marvin Gaye records, Avishai Cohen and Kiefer:

What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye

From Darkness - Avishai Cohen

Between Days - Kiefer

- Ben Abraham

Live at Electric Lady - Yebba

Garwood debuts solo project, Sun Child

By Kyle Petersen

Singer-songwriter Brooke Garwood’s dreamy yet distinctive vocal stylings gently rise to the surface of her songs. She developed her flavor of dazzling, alluring folk pop as she attended College of Charleston, performing with various ensembles and penning original music.

With her new solo project Sun Child, Garwood heightens the emotional heft of her songwriting and toys with dream-pop and psychedelic tinges to forge a new identity — one that comes to light on her new EP Everything, which she released in April.

“I went for a fuller sound with this project — more of a full-band vibe and a little bit more in the psychedelic realm,” Garwood told the Charleston City Paper.

Garwood performed as Brooke & Rattle for years leading up the 2020 pandemic shutdown in an alternative roots ensemble with percussionist/guitarist Johnny Holiday. She also released spacey, glowing folk songs as Girl Pluto with local violinist Emma Dooley in the fall of 2021.

While those projects were fueled by instrumental collaborations, somehow Sun Child captures a rich, incandescent sound despite it being Garwood’s first dive into solo recording. Working with Patrick Taylor of alternative band Trash Panda in his home studio, she leaned into her most contemporary instincts, playing on her love of Billie Eilish and Mount Joy as well as up-andcoming indie rock outfits like Slow Pulp.

Trash Panda drummer Christian Pittman laid down percussion on a few tracks, with Taylor providing the bulk of the instrumentation.

“He added bass and electric guitar to the

songs, and then we worked on a keyboard,” Garwood said. “He had an output on the keyboard that sounded like strings, and we used that for ‘Sheep’ and ‘Boots.’ We worked together on the whole thing, so it was a really cool process. A lot went into it.”

It’s not difficult to hear what Garwood is talking about on Everything. Even on songs that feel like solo performances, like the piano ballad “Boots,” there are subtly layered vocals and reverb-drenched electric guitars buoying the tender delivery. And on bouncier cuts like “Backseat,” the effect is even more pronounced, with swirling production that feels like a DIY version of something that Japanese Breakfast or Soccer Mommy might come up with.

Overall, the new recordings resound as a bit of a coming out party for Garwood’s

artistic expression. After she completes a bachelor’s degree in social work at Florida State University, she plans to do a summer tour and release more music in the fall upon her return to the Holy City.

For Garwood, the titular song “Everything” captures where she’s at in her life.

“The song is about accepting the fact that everything happens for a reason — no matter how good or bad it is. That is my mindset right now. What is meant to happen will happen. I go back and forth sometimes with the feeling of ‘Why should I put the energy into music?’ I really just do it for me. And if my music helps people and people want to listen to it, that’s great. But if not, then that’s okay, too.”

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1. Haydn’s nickname

5. The Big ___ (“Chantilly Lace” singer)

11. Drain of energy

14. River that passes by Essen, Germany

15. European country, to its residents

16. Boxing victory, for short

17. Nucleus locale

18. Aggressive handshaker’s quality

20. Isle of ___ (Irish Sea land)

21. Nuts

22. 15-Across’s capital, to us

23. Frankincense, e.g.

25. Amorphous (or creepy U.K. TV character Mr. ___... yeah, go look it up)

27. ___ Bell (Anne Bronte pseudonym)

28. Protagonist in “Racing Stripes,” e.g.

31. Nondiscrimination hiring letters

32. Sudden good fortune, for example

35. Prefix with “allergenic”

36. A complete buzzkill

37. “Buyer beware” phrase

41. Shade enhanced by a diet of shrimp

44. Musical tool

47. “All good, thanks”

48. 1980s TV character Brewster

49. Home of the world’s tallest building for about six years

51. Like Rembrandt

52. “Alice’s Restaurant” singer Guthrie

53. Pop-up breakfast food?

56. Director Ang

58. Betty White’s character on “The Golden Girls”

61. Indian restaurant basketful

62. “Another Green World” composer Brian 63. School poster paper

64. Celtic great Larry

65. Tax form ID

66. “Why am I included in this?”

67. A&E component

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1. Baby buggy, to Brits 2. Absolute sovereignty 3. Espionage device, pre-digital era 4. Triceps spot 5. Yellowstone grazers

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11. Flash light?

12. “Kimberly ___” (2023 Best Musical Tony winner)

13. Olive’s guy

19. Miracle-___ (plant food brand)

21. Charles, now

24. “___ Flubber” (movie sequel)

25. Carried along, colloquially

26. Fond du ___, Wisconsin

27. Koln complaint

28. Goes fast

29. ___ Trinket (Elizabeth Banks, in “The Hunger Games”)

30. Straightforward

33. As a friend, in Paris

34. Completely broken

38. Author Upton

39. German Y.A. fantasy series adapted into a 2008 movie

40. Blue, in jigsaw puzzles, often

42. Two Truths and a ___ (icebreaker game)

43. Orchestral work

44. Disconcerting looks

45. Producer Spelling and others

46. Subject of the article “How Tom Hanks Made Us Cry Over a Volleyball”

50. “The Raven” author

51. Ram maker

53. City northeast of Reno

54. Chutzpah

55. Eat away (at)

57. Remnants

59. On the double

60. “Boo-___!”

61. Hawks’ and Bucks’ org.

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