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Outgoing Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg has a lot that he’s proud of accomplishing in his eight years as mayor. But he says the coolest — something that reaches deep into his heart — is how the community came together to make a big dent in homelessness. Flash back to 2016 when Tecklenburg took over for longtime Mayor Joe Riley. Scores of people lived in a tent city under Interstate 26. Tecklenburg and the city brought together area leaders to work with the Palmetto Project to start the Homeless to Hope Fund to provide emergency help to people facing homelessness. In the years since, thousands received aid. “What we’ve developed are the resources to help people either when they’re homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to keep that time period as short as possible and to help people get to a better place,” he said Dec. 18 in his first in-depth interview since the Nov. 21 runoff election. And then he and his wife, Sandy, went a step further to work with others to help

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We bought property for future parks, improved government operations and efficiency and dealt with eight named hurricanes, a pandemic and a national, if not global, reckoning on race relations.” —Mayor John Tecklenburg

people find new places to stay. And today, years later, there’s a program that keeps a warehouse filled with donated home goods to help people get a start. “We help you find a place,” he said. “We have you outfitted with furniture and belongings from a nonprofit warehouse. And it all gets delivered and set up

by former offenders who have a moving company. All at no charge. So yeah, I think that’s pretty cool.”

Plethora of accomplishments But there are a lot of other accomplishments related to Charleston’s challenges over the last eight years. “We built a lot of stuff — new fire stations, a police forensics center, and we improved the firefighter memorial,” Tecklenburg said. “We bought property for future parks, improved government operations and efficiency and dealt with eight named hurricanes, a pandemic and a national, if not global, reckoning on race relations. The pandemic was like having another whole job added on top of the one we have.” Water. With a Dec. 17 nor’easter that reminded residents of the power of water, dealing with water and managing it for the future has been the biggest, continuing challenge. Tecklenburg said the city made great strides in dealing with

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Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg introduced a resolution to support a change in the way S.C. voters elect local officials during his final city council meeting Dec. 19. The resolution, released last week, calls on the state legislature to add instant-runoff, or ranked-choice, voting as an alternative method for municipal elections. Ranked-choice voting eliminates the need for runoff elections by allowing voters to rank candidates and then eliminating the lowest vote-getter until one candidate has a majority of ballots cast. Supporters of the measure also say the new voting method would save cities like Charleston money. The most recent runoff election between Tecklenburg and Mayor-elect William Cogswell in November cost the city more than $105,000. The resolution calls on state legislators to pass a bipartisan bill, H. 4022, which was introduced in the House in February. It currently is in a House committee awaiting action. The bill would add instant runoff voting to the three existing methods of voting for municipalities — the plurality method, the election and runoff election method, and the primary election and general election method. If adopted, local governments would still have to opt into using rankedchoice voting. —Skyler Baldwin

GUN VIOLENCE COUNTER 5 shot, killed across S.C. Dec. 14 to Dec. 20 North Charleston police are investigating a midnight shooting on Dec. 19 that killed one person near Joppa Avenue. As of Dec. 20, no names were released, and no arrests were made. Other S.C. shootings: Four others died in Lexington, Pickens and Jasper counties. Two others were hurt in shootings across the state. Mass shootings: Five mass shootings in the U.S., totaling 641 for the year. Source: gunviolencearchive.org Sources: S.C. official and media reports

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The mother of a College of Charleston student who was struck and killed in January 2014 along the busy Septima P. Clark Parkway wants an existing pedestrian bridge over the parkway moved closer to the Coming Street intersection. State highway officials, however, will likely propose other changes along with safety improvements on Riverland Drive on James Island where four people were killed in a single-car crash Nov. 18.

Mothers seek traffic safety changes on 2 deadly roads Traffic deaths on roads on James Island and across Charleston link two grieving mothers who lost their children. They’re asking state officials to impose safety measures to prevent future accidents on the dangerous roads where their children died. On James Island, two sons of resident Jametta Hamilton — her only children — and two of their friends died Nov. 18 when an SUV carrying them and the driver crashed into a massive oak along Riverland Drive that’s called “the Widowmaker.” Earl Hamilton Jr., 29, James Hamilton, 27, Tyler Barron, 29, and Mitchell Watson, 26, died at the crash scene, according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal. The driver, who was not identified, sustained serious injuries. Charleston police said an investigation is continuing. At midnight on Nov. 18, James Hamilton celebrated his 27th birthday with his brother and their friends, said James’ and Earl’s mother, Jametta Hamilton of James Island. The oak stands close to the roadway near a ditch in a sharp curve on Riverland Drive. Because of fatal accidents and a rash of collisions, Hamilton wants it cut down. Hamilton questioned that if oaks can be

removed to build houses, “why can’t they take down an oak for lives to be saved?” In January 2014, 21-year-old Lindsey Taylor Ranz died after being struck at the Coming Street and Septima P. Clark Parkway intersection on the Charleston peninsula. Since then, her mother Lynette Ranz, of North Charleston, has asked state officials to build an elevated crosswalk at that intersection. The S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is currently doing a study to find safer ways to walk across the parkway where eight pedestrians have been struck and killed since 2012. Kelly Moore, the agency’s director of public engagement, said the 2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action Plan should be completed in early 2024. Following ongoing conversations and a recent meeting with state lawmakers and SCDOT officials it appears the mothers might get some of what they’re asking for.

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A new state policy aims to confront chemical contamination, which recent studies have found in Charleston’s fishing and drinking water

State agency now tracks 2 water-borne contaminants water pollution in the Palmetto State and its ability to harm people and the surThe state Department of Health and rounding ecosystem. A 2022-23 DHEC Environmental Control (DHEC) now is study reported hazardous levels of these tracking industrial facilities that dischemicals in Lowcountry fish, oysters and charge pollutants after a push from crab tissue, and Charleston Water System advocates to establish better water conrecent water quality reports also found tamination regulations. Chemicals include some PFAS contamination in the area’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances drinking water. (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, Even minute traces of PFAS in drinking and 1,4-dioxane. water and food sources could pose a long“Monitoring levels of PFAS in our term risk to human health, according to the streams, rivers, waterways and drinking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). water has been DHEC’s priority for years Now with the new policy, which started now,” the agency’s spokesman Ron Aiken this fall, DHEC will explicitly ensure that told the Charleston City Paper. companies report the contaminants they’re But some clean water advocates have said discharging into waterways, said the SELC they feel DHEC action was long overdue. press release. If DHEC knows where the “Industrial polluters should not be pollutants are coming from, SELC noted, allowed to poison rivers behind a veil of then the agency can better address this secrecy. We’re heartened to see DHEC start widespread problem. to peel back the veil,” said Carl Brzorad, an This new statewide policy went into attorney with the Southern Environmental effect about the same time that the U.S. Law Center (SELC). EPA finalized a federal rule requiring comThe federal Clean Water Act of 1972 has panies to report all data related to PFAS legally obligated every company to report treatment and disposal beginning in 2011. any toxic chemicals that it discharges. But Aiken told the City Paper, however, that in a Dec. 12 press release, the SELC said state action isn’t a direct product of the industries in the state circumvented this finalized EPA rule. legislation for years, illegally dumping some He also noted that there was still work contaminants like forever chemicals into to do. S.C. waterways. “The more data we collect and underEssentially, S.C. polluters defaulted to stand from the possible sources will result a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, Brzorad noted. in better-informed decisions by DHEC.” Brzorad said he hoped that required disclosure would be merely the first step, Tracking, addressing harm adding that “DHEC must use this informaEarlier this year, the City Paper published tion to require industry to control” what a three-part series about widespread they dump into S.C. bodies of water.

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Charleston County shares holiday recycling tips Charleston County’s Environmental Management Department is asking residents to stay green this holiday season through curbside recycling programs and local drop-off centers. Christmas trees, used cooking oils and other items can be composted (assuming all decorations have been removed). Some municipalities will pick up trees curbside, or they can be taken to one of Charleston County’s eight staffed convenience centers. All paper, including gift wrapping,

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water, from the Dutch Dialogues about learning to live with water to multiple projects that now are underway and will be finished in coming years to drain and manage high tides and flooding. Examples include rewrites to the city’s zoning laws to reduce density in lowlying areas and projects like the SpringFishburne tunnel system to drain the Crosstown Expressway, the Low Battery infrastructure renovation, the King-Huger street pump station and the proposed perimeter protection plan. “It’s a work in progress,” Tecklenburg said Dec. 18. “But [the storm from] yesterday is a prime example of the continuing need to protect our city long-term.” Climate. Charleston is the only city in the state to have a climate action plan, Tecklenburg noted. “We’re beginning to make some significant progress — electrification of vehicles, composting, recycling, reducing plastic bags in the environment, reducing energy through changing out all of the streetlights and redoing city energy systems.” Parks. In the Nov. 7 general election, Charleston voters approved $70 million for future parks. They will be built on new land purchased in West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island and Daniel Island. The city also opened several new parks during his terms. New bridge. Tecklenburg pointed to the bike-walk bridge that has been contracted to be built over the Ashley River. “That’s huge. It’s the last missing link of the East Coast Greenway,” he said, adding, “It will be the first safe connector between the peninsula and West Ashley.” Employees. The mayor also said he was proud of the city’s 1,800 employees who serve residents every day. “We’ve improved communication and reduced silos,” he said, noting bolstered efficiencies of city govern-

flattened cardboard boxes and other products can be recycled through the county’s curbside program. If you have oversized boxes, cut them down to fit in your blue recycling cart. All material must fit in the cart. Overflow material can be dropped off at any recycling dropsite. Curbside recycling collection will not occur on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. For more information on recycling this holiday season, including interactive maps for convenience centers and recycling drop-off sites, visit recycle. charlestoncounty.org. ment. For example, it instituted a Citizen Service Desk that now handles 7,000 calls a month in a coordinated fashion, resulting in 1,500 work orders to fix problems and make repairs. Race relations. Tecklenburg said the city moved forward during his tenure in “telling the full story of our sometimes horrid history of slavery and [making] our apology for slavery.” He also listed taking down the John C. Calhoun statue in Marion Square as an accomplishment. IAAM. Tecklenburg said part of his legacy is tied to the legacy of the former mayor, Riley, who spearheaded the creation and multi-million-dollar funding of the International African American Museum. During Tecklenburg’s terms, the city broke ground on the building — “the most complicated building ever built in Charleston’’ — constructed it and opened the museum.

What’s next on tap?

When the 68-year-old Tecklenburg leaves office Jan. 8 after former GOP state Rep. Williams Cogswell is sworn in, he says he’ll probably hang his commercial Realtor shingle again and dabble in real estate. And he’s planning to write a book about his Uncle Fud — Charleston native Joseph Anthony Livingston (1906-1957), an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, arranger and composer who made a major impact on Big Band music of the 1930s. By 1924 after being kicked out of The Citadel, he was in Chicago playing music with two other teenagers — Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. “It’s a great story,” Tecklenburg said. “He was just awesome and talented.” Tecklenburg, also known for playing jazz piano, said he’ll probably also do a little tickling of the ivory in his post-mayoral life. And he and his wife will keep doing the one thing they’ve always done — helping more people.

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lights, barriers and warning signs at the tree and along the road to prevent future fatalities. SCDOT has recommended more safety signage, reflectors in curves in the roadway and object markers at the base of trees within 5 feet of Riverland Drive, according to a review of the road completed after the Nov. 18 accident. The review does not recommend removing the tree on Riverland Drive, designated in 1988 as a State Scenic Byway. “SCDOT continues to evaluate these historic corridors for potential safety improvements,” Moore said in an email to the Charleston City Paper. “As a matter of practice, SCDOT works to preserve the grand oak trees in the area because of their historic and environmental value to the community.” “While we continue to evaluate the status of the tree, SCDOT plans to install additional signs as soon as we can get it scheduled with our crews,” Moore said. James Island resident and Republican state Sen. Sandy Senn said the death of Hamilton’s sons and their friends is “every mother’s nightmare. I am heartbroken.” Senn said she worries about her teenage son when he drives near the tree and through two sharp curves on Riverland Drive between George L. Griffith Boulevard and Grimball Road. The victims of the Nov. 18 crash were not wearing seatbelts, Charleston police said. “We all teach our children to wear their seatbelts,” Senn said. “But if there is anything we can do to make the [roadway] safer, then we need to do that. If it is not enough, we will have to go back and revisit.”

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Ranz said she’s concerned she was not notified of the recent legislative delegation’s committee meeting. “I want to be a part of making safety changes because that intersection [along the Crosstown] took lives, and it took my daughter’s life,” she said. If installing an elevated crosswalk is not an option, Ranz said SCDOT should consider flashing signs warning motorists to prepare to stop and speed limit lights that flash when motorists drive too fast. Transportation committee chairman and state Rep. Matthew Leber, R-Charleston, said safety measures will likely include more safety signs. Leber said he’ll keep an open mind on the elevated pedestrian walkway and if it is not in the SCDOT report, he’ll ask why it is not being considered. Rep. Wendell Gilliard, D-Charleston, said more signs along the parkway is a cheap solution. An elevated crosswalk, he said, is the best answer to save lives. Gilliard said the existing pedestrian bridge over the Crosstown is obsolete and should be moved closer to the King Street end of the parkway.

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Security footage near Liberty Meadows Drive recorded a North Charleston man on Dec. 5 standing on another man’s porch for about an hour. Eventually, a delivery man approached, and the man spoke with him, took the package for himself and left. We have to admit: That’s a bold new strategy in porch piracy. Going for a dip Mount Pleasant police on Dec. 5 helped a drunken man out of a lake after he apparently stumbled into the backyard of a Ranns Hill Road man, fell into bushes and later into the water. He was arrested for disorderly conduct and trespassing, but the detention center was unable to keep the $100 in various bills found in his pockets — they were too wet. Advice: Just take the cab Charleston police on Dec. 1 woke up a sleeping man at a downtown bar and offered to call him a cab to get home. The man reportedly declined several times, even declining a ride to a hospital due to his level of intoxication. With all other offers declined, police took him into custody instead. By Skyler Baldwin Illustration by Steve Stegelin The Blotter is taken from reports filed with area police departments between Dec. 5 and Dec. 18. Go online for more even more Blotter charlestoncitypaper.com SPONSORED BY

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Foundation should find another steward for the historic Nathaniel Russell House T he Historic Charleston Foundation opened a big can of worms with recent news that it plans to sell the Nathaniel Russell House, which it purchased in 1955 to keep it from being subdivided. The reason? Times have changed, and the foundation accomplished its mission in preserving the house. And now, because times have changed, it wants to focus resources on doing even more to advocate for additional preservation as Charleston grapples with everything from the increasing pressure of development, gentrification, the need for more affordable housing, threats from climate change and the stresses of more people visiting the Holy City. The foundation, which says the sale isn’t related to financial difficulties, outlined how with more money from a sale — and not having to pay fixed and variable costs associated with running a house museum — it will be able to do its overall preservation job even better. So rather than people castigating the Historic Charleston Foundation (HCF) for a difficult, strategic decision that will allow it to do more for the area, we should be thanking the foundation for its thoughtful coming transition of the Nathaniel Russell House. If you want to see what the organization can do to benefit the community in a larger way, just consider its leadership role this year in slowing down and turning around the trajectory on a harmful plan to develop Union Pier. Talk about the greater good. In the grand scheme of things, the foundation seems

to have taken a responsible approach to dealing with the future of the house. It says there is no current buyer or price. “HCF intends to engage in a thoughtful, deliberate process in determining the next steps for the house. Of utmost importance is ensuring that any potential future owner ensures the highest level of preservation for the house. Every protection available, in the form of protective easements, will be placed on the house to ensure it remains preserved and an integral part of Charleston’s architectural legacy.” So for anyone squawking who probably hasn’t visited the house in a generation, what’s wrong with that? The foundation, which saved and protected the house for 70 years, will use covenants, restrictions and easements to make sure it remains in good hands and, it hopes, keep it publicly accessible as a historic site. That’s what it’s supposed to do. Sure, it would be best if the buyer is another foundation, trust, research university or nonprofit organization. Sure, it would be better if the house doesn’t just become another trophy home for a rich family that doesn’t live here. But transitioning the house to a responsible owner who will continue to preserve it and then using those resources to keep historic Charleston strong are enviable strategic priorities for our community. So thank you, Historic Charleston Foundation, for your past stewardship of the Nathaniel Russell House and for your thoughtful future planning for its continued preservation. Critics will continue to criticize, but you should forge ahead.

CHECKLIST of community objectives

We encourage community leaders to act on these audacious priorities: 1. Deal with the water. Build a strong resiliency plan to harden infra structure and make smart climate change decisions about develop ment, roads and quality of life. 2. Fix roads, traffic. Repair and improve roads and reduce traffic. Speed up alternatives, including more public transportation. 3. Be smarter about education. Inject new energy into the broken Charleston County school board by focusing on kids, not national mantras. 4. Conduct public business in public. Be transparent in public business. Stop the secrecy. 5. Invest in quality of life. Build more parks. Have more festivals. Invest in infrastructure that promotes a broad sense of community. 6. Engage in real racial conciliation. If we embark on more conversations and actions on racial reconciliation, our community will strengthen and grow. 7. Develop fewer hotels, more affordable housing. Make Charleston a more affordable place to live for everyone. 8. Develop Union Pier at scale. Let’s not put ship-sized buildings on the coveted Union Pier property downtown. Instead, make what comes appropriate. 9. Build and follow a 50-year plan. Plan for the county’s long-term future and follow the plan. 10. Pay people more. Pay a living wage. Push South Carolina lawmakers to set a real minimum wage.

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There’s more good news out there than you might think By Andy Brack Many of the themes in this weekly column highlight discouragement — policies and events in South Carolina that aren’t optimal or could work out better for regular people.

Examples: The need for better education, health care, roads, wages, gun reform, fair voting, less political division and on and on. But for all of the challenges that South Carolina has, there are signs of encouragement during this holiday season. Some examples: Clemson’s getting a vet school. For South Carolinians to become veterinarians, they now have to go out of state to get training. More than 200 students are now doing that. But in 2026, Clemson will start enrollment for the state’s first veterinary school, something long needed here. Clemson’s new vet college is fueled by a $285 million investment by the General Assembly. “The new college will continue to elevate the state of South Carolina by meeting the needs of our communities, retaining top talent, supporting the state’s economy and protecting animal and human health,” Clemson President Jim Clements said in June. Daily international flight. Charleston airport officials announced the state is getting its first daily international flight from Air Canada between Charleston and Toronto, two of the world’s top cosmopolitan destinations. What an indicator of progress! Now in less than three hours, you can be in Canada.

“Air Canada’s announcement is a major milestone for our industry, the Charleston region and beyond,” said Helen Hill, CEO of Explore Charleston and chair of the Aviation Authority Board. “International visitation is integral to a healthy and sustainable tourism economy.” Big Sumter investment. As a tip to South Carolina’s solid manufacturing economy, a German company that makes rare earth permanent magnets is investing $500 million in a Sumter County facility. It shows how the state is a key player in the growing electric vehicle industry. GOP House Speaker Murrell Smith, who lives in Sumter, commented: “The arrival of e-VAC Magnetics in Sumter County is a testament to our state’s booming economic growth and our commitment to fostering an environment that attracts business and opportunity.” More infrastructure. In fact, infrastructure investment across the state thanks to billions of dollars of federal Covid-era funds are making us more competitive, meaning that South Carolina has used recovery dollars strategically and well to position itself for the future, one seasoned state official said. One example is how broadband internet connections will be ubiquitous within three years. At present, the state’s billions in spending has brought faster internet to about three-quarters of the state. Up next — connecting the last mile of rural areas across the Palmetto State. Another example — the state and local governments have spent $1 billion in recent years improving water and sewer infrastructure.

South Carolina still has a long way to go to catch up in everything from education to health care, but we continue to be on our way. Low unemployment rate. South Carolina remains blessed to have a low unemployment rate — just 2.9% in the most recent report — meaning there are jobs out there for just about anyone who wants to work. These jobs may not be the highest paying in the nation, but there’s work around, particularly with increased investment by companies from the Upstate to the coast. “Nearly every economic sector grew or stayed the same month-over-month, with increases in sectors like finance and insurance, as well as professional, scientific and technical services, which includes jobs like computer systems design, engineering and research and development,” S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd said last month. South Carolina still has a long way to go to catch up in everything from education to health care, but we continue to be on our way. That’s good news for the holiday season. Andy Brack is editor and publisher of Charleston City Paper. Have a comment? Send to: feedback@charlestoncitypaper.com.

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Holiday Sleigh Rides This weekend is your last chance to hop on a 30-minute caroling sleigh ride through downtown Charleston. Jump on at Anson Street, and ride all the way to Santa’s personal stable to join him and his elves for hot cocoa and cookies. Book ahead, and be sure to bring your camera to get photos with the big guy himself. Rides include hot cocoa, cookies and, of course, Christmas carols. Carriages depart every 30 minutes, so be sure to get there early to ensure you don’t miss your scheduled departure. Dec. 22 and Dec. 23. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. $35/person. Old South Carriage Co. 14 Anson St. Downtown. oldsouthcarriage.com SUNDAY AND MONDAY

Christmas at Hotel Bennett Gather with family and friends in the foyer of Hotel Bennett Sunday evening for classic carols and Christmas readings with Santa Claus on the night before Christmas Eve. Then the next morning, return for the hotel’s second-annual Breakfast with Santa, a buffet of sweet and savory breakfast favorites in the Crown Ballroom. Dec. 23 and Dec. 24. Event times vary. Event prices vary. Hotel Bennett. 404 King St. Downtown. hotelbennett.com THURSDAY

Marvelous Maps workshop Become a cartographer for the day and learn how to read different types of maps, examine maps made throughout the centuries and create your own map to take home. Perfect for families, Charleston Museum workshops offer kids a chance to get hands-on experience with history. Reserve your spots online. Dec. 28. 10 a.m. to noon. $10/members; $15/nonmembers. The Charleston Museum. 360 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonmuseum.org SATURDAY

Holiday Night Market Join New Realm Brewing Co. on Daniel Island for a Home Alone movie night and holiday market. Grab your popcorn and get settled in for a night of laughs and holiday cheer. Bring your family and friends (and a couple chairs and blankets) and browse the market to shop for unique last-minute gifts and goodies. For a full list of holiday and other coming events, check out New Realm’s calendar online. Dec. 23. 6 p.m. Free to attend. 880 Island Park Drive. Daniel Island. newrealmbrewing.com

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Santa Claus shares funny, heartwarming holiday stories By Skyler Baldwin

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emories of sitting on Santa’s lap at the mall are common among adults — even if those memories are more about the tearful screaming. But those memories are just as treasured by Santa Claus himself, according to several folks who have portrayed him for families over the years. “I loved it. I absolutely loved it,” said Charles Brack, a Georgia native who played Santa for more than 20 years in Ohio and Pennsylvania. “I had such a good time. When you put on the suit, you think, ‘I have all this time,’ and it seems like forever. But it zips by so quick. I would go back tomorrow if I could, but I’m just not able.” Brack, the 81-year-old mayor of rural Allentown, Ga., isn’t alone in thinking the holidays just aren’t quite long enough. Back in the day, Brack’s Santa season started Nov. 1 and ran through Dec. 24. For others, it’s even shorter, only starting in December. “I wish Christmas could be more than one month a year,” said Kent Coish, who dons the suit for Santa Paws at Red’s Ice House in Charleston. “Christmas brings a lot of joy to a lot of people’s lives. That’s why I love playing Santa Claus — I like to make people laugh and smile every day.” At the James Island Holiday Festival of Lights, several people portray Santa, allowing the attraction to have the big guy on stage every night starting Nov. 10. “The way they come running up to you and hug you,” said one of the Santas who identified himself only as Santa Dave, “they’re just in awe. They look up at you, and it’s like the whole world is in front of them.” Santa Dave has been working at the Festival of Lights since 2018, but has played the big guy in other places for more than 20 years, he said.

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Charles Brack played Santa for more than two decades and only took a handful of sick days, he said

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Memorable moments

Those who have spent any time in the big red suit have no shortage of stories to tell, from funny to heartwarming to heartbreaking. “This little boy came in to see me, and his mom and his dad and both sets of grandparents were there,” said Brack, a cousin of the City Paper’s publisher. “He was obviously the only grandchild. He said, ‘Santa, I’m a big boy. I sleep by myself all night. Mommy and

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“I had one kid ask me for an escalator because he hated taking the stairs every day. I looked at his folks, and they said, ‘We live on a farm. What do we need an escalator for?’ ” —Santa Dave hospital to see him. He died before I finished that year — shortly after that visit.”

Robots, toy' gun, escalator

And, of course, everybody always asks, “What’s the craziest thing a kid has asked for for Christmas?” “I had two 5-year-old twins, and the first twin wanted, you know, robots,” said Coish at Red’s Ice House. “And I looked at the other twin when he came up, and I said, ‘Well what do you want?’ He looks at me square in the eyes and goes, ‘A gun.’ His mother was right there, and she said, ‘A toy gun.’ But it didn’t sound like that!” Santa Dave also said kids ask for everything from peace on Earth to new Barbie dolls, but there was one funny request that stuck with him. “I had one kid ask me for an escalator because he hated taking the stairs every day,” he said. “I looked at his folks, and they said, ‘We live on a farm. What do we need an escalator for?’ It’s always kind of crazy. It’s just whatever they come up with as they’re walking up there.” Pictures of Santa with animals also are popular, Brack said, but not every bring-your-pet night goes smoothly. “I’ve had everything from a frog to snakes and ferrets and bunnies,” he said. “Mostly dogs, of course. One girl, who actually worked with us, brought in a bunny and a ferret. And if you don’t

know, to a ferret, a bunny rabbit is lunch. The ferret immediately bit the rabbit, and I had to pry those teeth apart to get them off.”

A tough gig'

Some may think Santa looks warm and cozy in the big red suit, especially in the middle of December, but they can get a little too warm, some said. Throw in the more than 20,000 visitors that a Santa can get in a season, and you’re in for some rough shifts. “I wear an ice vest under the suit because it gets so hot,” the anonymous Santa Dave said. “It actually circulates water all through it to keep the whole thing cool. The problem is that it’s only good for a few hours.” And one sitting as Santa can last well beyond that. “It’s a tough gig,” Brack said. “I would show up for a 12-hour day every day except Thanksgiving. In my 20 years, I missed about five days for sickness, and every time I would come back, families would come and retake the pictures because the kids would say, ‘That wasn’t the real Santa yesterday.’ ” Kent Coish, who But despite the long hours and plays Santa at rough schedule, even working Red's Ice House, through a cold, in Santa Dave’s has two suits case, the kids keep them coming — one for pets back. and one for people “You’d think I’d learn after 20 years,” Santa Dave said, laughing. “But it’s the kids. It really is.”

Getting the picture

Every Santa has strategies for getting kids to sit just long enough for someone to snap a photo. “A couple things you always do — I always wear white gloves,” Santa Dave said. “Those are cartoon character hands. You

Santa has seen it all, from kids in casts to quintuplets

can’t have an actual hand showing, because that would scare the kids. But the white gloves, they realize that and give you a highfive. It breaks the ice.” Santa Gary, another Festival of Lights Santa, has a rubber duck he uses to distract the kids for a second. “It’s a learning experience,” Brack said. “You just meet the kids where they are. I learned an awful lot about people being Santa.” In some cases, though, he said, there’s no need for any strategies. “They cry, they scream, and the screaming pictures are gorgeous,” he said. “They’re beautiful because it’s so unique, it’s different.” Santa Dave agrees. “Some of them — nothing works. Some are just screamers,” he said, laughing. “They’re all excited on the way up, but then all of a sudden, they’re there. And we don’t help, you know. You tell your kids all year long, ‘Stranger danger! Get away from the dirty old man.’ Then, one day a year, you get up and say, ‘Here, sit on his lap!’ ” Lily Levin contributed to this story.

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Daddy don’t like me to sleep with them anymore, except when Daddy is out of town.’ I said, ‘That’s really good. Your mom needs the company when your dad is gone.’ He said, ‘Yeah, except for whenever Uncle Bill comes over, then I have to go back to my room.’ The woman’s face was beet red. The man’s face was beet red. I thought the best thing to do was to get them out of there, so I said, ‘Well, tell me what you want for Christmas!’ ” Brack said he likes to tell people now that he’s helped several couples get engaged — and at least one get divorced. Santa Dave also had a fun memory. “We had a young couple and their parents come up just the other night for a photo,” Santa Dave said. “They said, ‘This is our first Christmas picture.’ The parents were confused, ‘What do you mean?’ And they said, ‘For our new little one.’ That was their pregnancy announcement. They were all excited of course. That was probably the youngest kid ever brought to see me as Santa.” Not every story is happy, but the sad stories are just as important, Brack said. “I’ve seen kids beat cancer. I’ve seen kids lose to cancer,” he said. “A little boy, Chucky … they would always bring him to see me and dress him like Woody from Toy Story. They called me one year, told me Woody was in the children’s hospital with bone cancer. One night, after I got off the throne, they picked me up, and I got the suit on, and we went to the

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Élevé chef Naim traveled the world, found home in Charleston

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By Amethyst Ganaway

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Chef Mahdi Naim has worked in fine dining restaurants around the world, from New York City to Hong Kong

Mahdi Naim, the executive chef at Élevé at the Grand Bohemian Hotel, has worked in kitchens for nearly 20 years in New York City, Hong Kong and Amman. Drawn by its charm, Naim moved to Charleston in 2022 after living in New York City with his family. With a focus on Italian, French and Japanese cuisines, Naim brought his wide range of culinary skills to the Holy City. Born in Amman, Jordan, Naim grew up watching his mother bake fresh breads filled with cheese and meat, pickle a colorful variety of vegetables, mix spice blends, dehydrate sun dried tomatoes, preserve lemons and press olive oil. The smell of baked bread, thyme and olive oil was a constant in his home, and food was always a core element of his childhood. Naim earned his culinary degree from the Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Switzerland. After leaving culinary school, he would go on to work in fine dining for some of the world’s most renowned chefs, like Masaharu Morimoto, Massimo Bottura, Alain Allegretti, Gert de Mangeleer and André Chiang — all of whom have won highly acclaimed awards like the Michelin star for their fine dining menus and service. “It first started as just a paycheck for me until a friend introduced me to The Fat Duck Restaurant in the United Kingdom,” Naim said. “I became fascinated with molecular gastronomy, the science of cooking, multi-sensory cooking and the role that sound, smell, touch and sight play in our dining experience,” Naim said. Working in the world’s best kitchens requires a level of dedication, attention to detail and intention in order to create a memorable experience for diners. Naim used his experiences in the kitchen to become a better chef. “I incorporate much of what I have learned into the recipes I develop at Élevé to provide an outstanding dining experience for our guests. I’ve learned that in the kitchen you can question and challenge everything in respect to food and traditional culinary technique,” he said. After working around the world and traveling with his wife and young child, Naim

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I became fascinated with molecular gastronomy, the science of cooking, multisensory cooking and the role that sound, smell, touch and sight play in our dining experience.” —Chef Mahdi Naim

was ready to set his roots in New York City and open his own restaurant. One week after opening, the Covid pandemic shut down businesses across the country. But he didn’t let the lapse in work and the extra time on his hands go to waste. “Like many out-of-work chefs and New Yorkers, I had a lot of time to explore fermentation at home with sourdough bread, pickled vegetables, XO sauce and kimchi. “I also had time to watch my son grow up. That was the best part.”

Holy City fine dining

Naim is enjoying eating his way through the growing culinary scene in the city; favorites include tacos at El Molino Supermarket and the brisket at Lewis Barbecue. And while he delves into all things food in the city, he’s also making beautiful dishes of his own at Élevé, where he’s incorporating his world-class fine dining style into the bohoFrench cuisine of the restaurant, like the one bite of scallop, uni and caviar on the menu. As the holiday season gears up, he’s excited about what the restaurant is offering because of the special connection to his own family. “Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we will have holiday specials inspired by the Feast of the Seven Fishes. This is a special menu for me because my wife is Italian, and we prepare this for our family every year.” Naim is excited about what’s to come for himself, the restaurant and culinary industry in Charleston as a whole: “The

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Chef Naim focuses on Italian, French and Japanese cuisines

Charleston culinary scene is robust and becoming more competitive as a culinary destination every single day. It’s a great place to be for a chef.” Though his travels across the world have taught him the exceptional skill and techniques that have led him here, he’s also applied the rules of the kitchen to his own life: “I’ve learned that success is earned and achievable when you never stop trying; always work smart; come early and leave late; keep going no matter what is going on; and always have goals written down with unwavering focus on your plan and purpose.”

Ma’am Saab launched a new tasting menu this month curated by chef and co-owner Maryam Ghaznavi. The multi-course dinner highlights dishes like Masala Bhel (a puffed rice dish), lamb chapli kabob and butter chicken. The menu is $65 per guest and features more than a dozen dish samples. The minimum party size for the tasting menu is four people, so grab some friends and make a reservation on opentable. com. Ma’am Saab is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Johns Island Coffee Company, which launched in Charleston this summer, has partnered with Warrior Surf Foundation to create a special Warrior Surf Blend coffee. Half of the profits from the blend go to Warrior Surf, an organization that supports veterans with free surf therapy, yoga and wellness classes. Learn more and buy some bags of the medium-dark roast online at johnsislandcoffee.com. Popular local fast casual salad restaurant Verde recently announced a new location in Park Circle, in the building formerly occupied by Abundant Seafood. Verde will also re-open on King Street later this winter. Food & Wine, Southern Living Magazine and Travel + Leisure recently announced a new food festival coming to Charleston in September 2024. Not to be confused with Charleston Wine + Food (although we don’t blame you if you are, in fact, confused), the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, presented by Explore Charleston, will be held Sept. 27 to Sept. 29. Learn more online at foodandwineclassicincharleston.com. Michael and Caitlin Toscano, owners of Le Farfalle, have opened the doors to their newest project, da Toscano Porchetta Shop, a sandwich shop located in the former spot of Gnome at 109 President St. Unlike its vegan predecessor, the Porchetta Shop features plenty of meats, namely, porchetta, which requires days of preparation and hours of slow roasting. In addition to sandwiches and salads, as well as a variety of take-and-bake items, da Toscano Porchetta Shop will offer housemade baked goods from pastry chef Lindsey DeCocker. —Connelly Hardaway

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Coast continues to evolve one year after renovation By Connelly Hardaway At 16 years old, Coast Brewing Co., owned and operated by Jaime Tenny and David Merritt, has seen its fair share of ups and downs in the world of craft beer. From its auspicious beginnings in the mid-aughts, when Tenny successfully led the Pop the Cap campaign to allow high-gravity beers in the state, to a brief 2022 taproom shutdown, the brewery has weathered sea changes in, at times, a fickle industry. You can’t talk about Coast without mentioning its role in the growth of craft beer in South Carolina; that 2007 Pop the Cap campaign changed the way people consumed beer. It was illegal to operate a taproom when Coast opened in 2007. Today its yearold, brand new taproom addition features a walnut countertop bar, a full kitchen and a wraparound porch. While the addition of a Tenny new taproom, built out from the existing brewhouse, is notable, it’s the spot’s new offerings, like a full food and cocktail menu, that have attracted new customers. “Obviously, we do see a good bit of the people who have been supporting us for 16 years, so that’s cool to see,” said Tenny of Coast’s current clientele. “But there’s also people who have stumbled upon us and

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Obviously, we do see a good bit of the people who have been supporting us for 16 years, so that’s cool to see.” —Jaime Tenny

said, ‘We had no idea you were here.’ So I’m always surprised at how many people don’t know anything about us. And I think it’s because we were a brewery for so long. And if that’s just not their world, they wouldn’t know we [now] have cocktails.” Coast’s cocktail program is thorough, featuring a rotating list of seasonally inspired bevs (sip on a vintage eggnog this winter) and classics like the Coast Old Fashioned, made with beer barley simple syrup. You can also order wine by the bottle or glass, as well as a variety of non-alcoholic options (Tenny said Coast is fully behind offering high quality N/A drinks) and juice boxes for any kids you may have in tow. All the drinks and dishes are inspired, Tenny added, by things she and her family like to eat and drink. You can keep it light with blistered shishito peppers or get a little more indulgent with a grass-fed burger, fried crispy potatoes or Kolsch-brined chicken wings. Everything is fried in tallow. Tenny is passionate about not using seed

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Coast Brewing Co. now offers a full menu of cocktails and food at its North Charleston taproom oils, and she said that sourcing a pricier fat is worth it. Coast doesn’t plan on tapping out with just new cocktails and food, though. Tenny said she would love to be able to offer more styles of beer and maybe put in a small batch brewing system. And she has another 2024 resolution, one that may be just a tad more difficult: Post more on social media. “How do people know if we have a new dish out? Osmosis?” she joked about Coast’s lack of frequent Instagram updates. “I just expect them to know. So I’m like, I need to rework my approach.”

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2023-DR-08-2159 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS JOHN DOE and JANE DOE DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 08/27/2023 TO DEFENDANT: JOHN DOE and JANE DOE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Amended Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Berkeley County on 12/1/2023. Upon proof of interest, a copy of

RECYCLE THIS PAPER STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2023-DR- 08-2039 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Belinda Frasier, Samuel Bell, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2006 TO DEFENDANT: Belinda Frasier YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Berkeley County on 10/12/2023. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Berkeley County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Stacey L. Kaufman, Legal Department of the Berkeley County Department of Social Services, 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Stacey L. Kaufman, SC Bar # 12105, 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, 803-608-7417

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the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Berkeley County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Sally C. Dey, Department of Social Services, 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. A final hearing regarding termination of parental rights will be held on January 31, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Berkeley County Family Court, located at 300B California Ave., Moncks Corner, SC 29461. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, and/or fail to appear at the final hearing noticed above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. SC Bar #67778, Sally C. Dey, Dept. of Social Services, 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461; (843) 697-7564

COPYRIGHT NOTICE FOR THE STRAW AND ESTATE. This copyright notice informs the potential user of the name (KALAHN SHAHED AMBLES) any misspellings, abbreviations, any and all derivatives of that is intended as pertaining to me, (el morya bey), an Aborigine 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 $1,000,000 per unauthorized use of the name or Any non authorized electronic signatures,Images of ME, or any biologics (Human D.N.A, isolated cD.N.A. and/ or un-isolated D.N.A Genes or any/and all parts of the D.N.A) including bodily fluids alike..,voice theft(unauthorized use of voice through Artificial Intelligence or recording or/and used with the intent of obligating me will be subject to.. plus costs, plus triple damages.

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SCPUBLIC NOTICES.COM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NUMBER: 2023-CP-10-02461 Bessie Mae Cromwell, Wanda Zellous, Audrey Mae Cromwell, Alverez C. Bennett, Gene Dale Cromwell, Vera Mae Heyward and Vergene Cromwell, Plaintiffs, -versusWilliam Davis Jr, Martin Davis, Carl Davis, Curtis Henry Davis, Alaina Davis, Inez King, Janet Davis, Jelani Davis, Shantell Davis, and Terrell Davis; Janie Cromwell, Deceased and Eugene Cromwell, Deceased, and all persons claiming under or through the heirs or devisees of Eugene Cromwell collectively designated as JOHN DOE, and any such persons who are Minors or other disability, or members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as contemplated by the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Relief Act, 1940, as Amended collectively designated as RICHARD ROE, and all persons entitled to claim under or through Jessie Mae Cromwell and Eugene Cromwell, also all persons claiming any right, title or interest in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants.

Classifieds 12.22.2023

TMS #428-07-00-092

NOTICE OF HEARING It appearing that this matter has been referred to the Honorable Mikell R. Scarborough, Master In Equity for Charleston County, South Carolina, to make appropriate findings of fact and conclusions of law with authority to enter a final judgment; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing in this matter has been scheduled and will be held on January 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., at the Charleston County Courthouse, Courtroom 2A, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina. BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A.

s/ Thomas H. Brush Thomas H. Brush tbrush@brushlawfirm.com J. Chris Lanning clanning@brushlawfirm.com Attorneys for Plaintiffs 12 Carriage Lane, Suite A Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 766-5576 - Phone (843) 766-9152 - Fax

Supreme Court. YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Lis Pendens and Complaint in the above entitled action were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on August 2, 2023.

Charleston, South Carolina December 1, 2023

LIS PENDENS

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NUMBER: 2023-CP-10-03743 Lillian Smith, Lillian Doctor and Michael Smith Plaintiffs, vs. Wendell Smith, Reginald Smith, Rodney Smith, Gregory Smith, Derrick Smith, Tijuana Smith, Marisella Smith-Weston, Leron Leary, Donelle Williams, Natasha Williams, Cornelius Murray, Marion B. Smith, Thomas Howard, Patricia Howard, Brenda Howard, Colleen Howard, Bobby Howard, Eunice Evans, Connie Doctor Jones, Jacqueline Clark, Yvonne Doctor Albertha Doctor Watson a/k/a Bertha Doctor-Barron, Herman Smith, Leroy Smith Kwan Smith, Corey Smith, Ronald Smith, Sandra Smith, Vivian Smith, Linda Smith, and JOHN DOE, adults, RICHARD ROE, infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military service of the United States of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown person or persons who may be an heir, distribute, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of William Smith, Robert Smith, Lawrence Smith, James Smith, Sr., Isaac Smith, Sr., Isaac Smith, Jr., Carrie Leary, Mamie Murray, Jewell Howard, Mary Ann Murray, Cheryl Murray, Darron Howard, Jean Louise Howard, Elouise S. Doctor a/k/a Louise S. Doctor, Alex Doctor, Jr., William Doctor, Louise Myles Doctor, Sylvia Smith, Thomas Smalls, James Smith, Jr., Kenneth Smith, Harry Smith, James K. Smith, all of whom are deceased, and any or all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the parcel of real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint herein filed, Defendants, SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the Action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint on the Plaintiffs, through their Attorney, J. Chris Lanning, at his office, 12 Carriage Lane, Suite A, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof exclusive of the day of such Service; and, if you fail to answer the Compliant within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiffs in the Action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiffs will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-in-Equity/Special Referee for the aforesaid County which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53, South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity/ Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter final judgment in this case. An appeal from the final judgment entered by the Master-in-Equity/Special Referee shall be made directly to the

Dated at Charleston, South Carolina on August 2, 2023.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is pending in this Court upon Complaint of the above-named Plaintiffs against the above named Defendants, that said Action is brought under the provisions of the South Carolina Declaratory Judgment Act, Sections 15-53-10, et seq., Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, and under Section 15-67-10, et. seq. for the purpose of obtaining a decree establishing that the Plaintiffs and Defendants are the owners of the said property described in paragraph One (1) of the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. That said property affected by said Complaint in this Action hereby commenced was, at the time of the commencement of this Action, and at the time of the filing of this Notice is described as follows: All that tract, piece, or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Edisto Island, in the County and State aforesaid, measuring and containing Twenty-five and nine-tenths (25 9/10) acres, be the said dimensions, a little more or les, being a portion of the Plantation above described (Note 1) and known and designated as Lot Number Fifteen (No. 15) on a plat of the division of said Plantation, made by John R. Gourdin, Surveyor dated the _XXX__ and recorded in Register of Mesne Conveyance aforesaid, in Plat Book B, Page 58, Bounding and Butting to the North on Lot Number Fourteen (No. 14) in said Plat, to the East on Lot Number Thirteen (No. 13) in said Plat and lands of the above to the South on lands of Seabrook and to the West on Lot Number Eighteen (No. 18) in said plat. TMS #s 076-00-00-074, 076-00-00-090 and 076-00-00-092 SAVING AND EXCEPTING Tract B All that lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being on Edisto Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, containing thirteen (13) acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown on a map or plat made by A. L. Glen, Registered P. E. and L. S., dated July 29th, 1960, which plat is made a part and parcel of these presents. Said property butting and bounding to the Northeast and Southwest on other lands of the Estate of William Smith according to said plat, and to the Northwest on Oyster Factory Road, and to the Southeast on lands on now or late McConkeys, South Carolina Highway No. 174 passes through the Northeastern section of the aforesaid property and has a right of way of seventyfive (75’) feet. TMS # 076-00-00-091 SAVING AND EXCEPTING Tract C ALL that lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being on Edisto Island, State of South Carolina, containing 0.98 acres, more or less, and being more fully shown and designated on a plat thereof, copy of which is hereto attached and made a part and parcel hereof entitled “Plat of northern part of Lot 15 of Seaside & Shergood Plantations owned by Elouise Doctor Situate: N.W. of Hwy. No. 174, Edisto Island, Charleston County, S.C., October 16, 1970, scale 1” = 100’, by A. L. Glen, Reg. P. E. & L. S. 264” the said plat being made a part and parcel of this description.

TMS # 076-00-00-075 SAVING AND EXCEPTING Tract D All that piece, parcel or lot of land, lying, being and situate on Edisto Island, in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, consisting of forty-eight one hundredths acre (0.48) being triangular in form. Butting and Bouding on the east by S.C. Highway 174, on the west by Oyster Factory Road and on the South the lands of William Smith. Measuring and Containing two hundred and thirty-eight and 10/100 (238.1) feet on the east boundary, two hundred and forty-four (244) feet on the west boundary and one hundred eighty-nine and 20/100 (189.20) feet on the south boundary, be the dimensions more or less. This parcel is more fully shown on a plat of same done by George D. Sample, P.E., & R.L.S., S.C. Reg. #3357, on February 4, 1982, which was recorded in Plat Book AU at Page 141 in the RMC Office for Charleston County, S.C. on February 16, 1982. TMS # 076-00-00-073 GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Conrad Falkiewicz, Esquire, 6 Carriage Lane,, Charleston, South Carolina, 29407, by Order of this Court Common Pleas dated October 25, 2023 and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina has been appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the Defendants herein as may be unknown infants, persons insane, or otherwise incompetent or under legal disability, claiming any right, title, estate claim, interest in, or lien upon the property described in the Complaint herein, such appointment to become absolute unless they or someone on their behalf shall procure an Order appointing a Guardian ad Litem for such persons within (30) days after past publications of the Summons herein. BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A. s/ J. Chris Lanning J. Chris Lanning 12-A Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407 Phone – 843-766-5576

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law, devisees, widows, widowers, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns, firms or corporations of any of the Landowner(s), Other Condemnee(s) or Unknown Claimant(s) who may be deceased, and any and all other persons claiming any right, title, interest in or lien upon the real estate or other property described in the Condemnation Notice or any part thereof; Unknown Claimant(s). SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING TO: LANDOWNERS, OTHER CONDEMNEES, AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS NAMED ABOVE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED, advised and notified, that pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act, S.C. Code Ann. § 28-2-10, et seq., the within Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, has been filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina. The purpose of this action is to enable the Condemnor County of Charleston to acquire certain real property for its public purposes, as is more fully stated in the attached Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment. Responsive pleadings to the Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment are not necessary.

County of Charleston, Condemnor, vs. The Estate of William Ford, Landowner, and The Estate of Clarence Ford, Larry Ford as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Clarence Ford, Gail Ford, Larry Ford, Nicole Ford Jennings, Jacqueline Middleton, Barbara Ford Morrison, Terri Porter, and Antionette Snipes, Other Condemnees, and JOHN DOE and MARY ROE, fictitious names used to designate all other condemnees whose names are unknown, and persons in the military service within the meaning of Title 50, United States Code, commonly referred to as the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, if any, and the unknown heirs at

CHARLESTON COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Kevin M. DeAntonio, Esquire Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building 4045 Bridge View Drive North Charleston, South Carolina 29405 (843) 958-4010 kdeantonio@charlestoncounty.org Attorney for Condemnor North Charleston, South Carolina August 3, 2023

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LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Condemnor County of Charleston, pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act, S.C. Code Ann. § 28-2-10, et seq., has brought an action against Landowners, named above, to acquire a thirty-five (35ʹ) foot wide permanent and exclusive drainage easement (the “Easement”), consisting of 18,173.63 square feet (0.42 acre), more or less, over, on, through, and burdening the real property described as follows: 751 Hughes Road Johns Island, South Carolina 29455 TMS #287-00-00-136 The size, shape, location, and butting and bounding of the Easement are depicted more particularly on the plat attached hereto at Exhibit A, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete description. The County’s acquisition of the Easement is necessary for public purposes, more particularly for, or in connection with, the construction, operations, maintenance, and/ or reconstruction of a stormwater drainage system in the Red Top community of Charleston County. NOTICE OF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO. 2023-CP-10-03764

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TO: UNKNOWN CLAIMANT(S) NAMED ABOVE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Order appointing George E. Counts, Esquire, Counts & Huger, LLC, P.O. Box 80399, Charleston, South Carolina 29416, (Telephone: 843-573-0143), as Guardian ad Litem Nisi, for all persons whomsoever herein collectively designated as John Doe and Mary Roe, Condemnees herein, names and addresses unknown, including any thereof who may be minors or under other legal disability, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina, has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County. YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless the said minors or persons under other legal disability, if any, or someone on their behalf or on 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 for the purposes of this action, the

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO. 2023-CP-10-03763 County of Charleston, Condemnor, vs. The Estate of Clarence Ford, and Larry Ford as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Clarence Ford, Landowners, and Gail Ford, Larry Ford, Nicole Ford Jennings, Jacqueline Middleton, Barbara Ford Morrison, Terri Porter, and Antionette Snipes, Other Condemnees, and JOHN DOE and MARY ROE, fictitious names used to designate all other condemnees whose names are unknown, and persons in the military service within the meaning of Title 50, United States Code, commonly referred to as the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, if any, and the unknown heirs at law, devisees, widows, widowers, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns, firms or corporations of any of the Landowner(s), Other Condemnee(s) or Unknown Claimant(s) who may be deceased, and any and all other persons claiming any right, title, interest in or lien upon the real estate or other property described in the Condemnation Notice or any part thereof; Unknown Claimant(s). SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING TO: LANDOWNERS, OTHER CONDEMNEES, AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS NAMED ABOVE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED, advised and notified, that pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act, S.C. Code Ann. § 28-2-10, et seq., the within Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, has been filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina. The purpose of this action is to enable the Condemnor County of Charleston to acquire certain real property for its public purposes, as is more fully stated

in the attached Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment. Responsive pleadings to the Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment are not necessary. LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Condemnor County of Charleston, pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act, S.C. Code Ann. § 28-2-10, et seq., has brought an action against Landowners, named above, to acquire a thirty-five (35ʹ) foot wide permanent and exclusive drainage easement (the “Easement”), consisting of 5,271.23 square feet (0.12 acre), more or less, over, on, through, and burdening the real property described as follows: ALL that piece, part and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the St. Andrews Parish, Charleston County School District No. 10, County of Charleston, State aforesaid, measuring and containing five (5) acres, more or less, as shown on a plat of A.L. Glenn, Registered Land Surveyor, surveyed April ____,1954, titled “Plat or tract of land situated in the County of Charleston, South Carolina, near Red Top, Owned by Mary Williams and about to be conveyed to Clarence Ford”, and being identified as Plaintiff’s Exhibit #12, in Charleston County Court of Common Pleas Civil Action No. 94-CP-10-3944. The contents of which are being incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference. MEASURING AND CONTAINING the measurements, courses, buttings, boundaries, and distances as delineated and shown on the aforementioned plat, as will more fully and at large appear when reference is made thereto. Being bounded on the Northern side by lands formerly said to be of Mary Ford Williams, and now of Ford, W.M. Estate, and assigned Charleston County TMS #287-0000-136; on the Eastern side by a local road known as “Hughes Road or Red Top Road” and formerly known and referred to as “Bulow Mines Road”; on the Southern side by lands formerly said to be of Johnnie Brown, now of James Green, and assigned Charleston County TMS #278-00-00-137; and on the Western side by the abandoned Right of Way of Bulow Mines Railroad, as shown on the aforementioned plat, and now the marshes of Rantowles Creek, TMS #287-00-00-180, said to be owned by the City of Charleston. BEING the same property conveyed to The Estate of Clarence Ford by Master’s Deed dated March 1, 1999, and recorded March 5, 1999, in Book T321, Page 665, in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County, South Carolina TMS #287-00-00-215 The size, shape, location, and butting and bounding of the Easement are depicted more particularly on the plat attached hereto at Exhibit A, reference to which is hereby made for a more complete description. The County’s acquisition of the Easement is necessary for public purposes, more particularly for, or in connection with, the construction, operations, maintenance, and/ or reconstruction of a stormwater drainage system in the Red Top community of Charleston County. NOTICE OF ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI TO: UNKNOWN CLAIMANT(S) NAMED ABOVE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Order appointing George E. Counts, Esquire, Counts & Huger, LLC, P.O. Box 80399, Charleston, South Carolina 29416, (Telephone: 843-573-0143), as Guardian ad Litem Nisi, for all persons whomsoever herein collectively

designated as John Doe and Mary Roe, Condemnees herein, names and addresses unknown, including any thereof who may be minors or under other legal disability, whether residents or non-residents of South Carolina, has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County. YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that unless the said minors or persons under other legal disability, if any, or someone on their behalf or on 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 for the purposes of this action, the Condemnor will apply for an order making the appointment of said Guardian ad Litem Nisi absolute. CHARLESTON COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Kevin M. DeAntonio, Esquire Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building 4045 Bridge View Drive North Charleston, South Carolina 29405 (843) 958-4010 kdeantonio@charlestoncounty.org Attorney for Condemnor North Charleston, South Carolina August 3, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that Charleston County Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 6:30 o’clock p.m., in the Beverly T. Craven Council Chambers, Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, S.C. on an ordinance amending Charleston County Code, Article IV of Chapter 19 (“Taxation”) to add an officer to the Board of Assessment Appeals and other matters related thereto. Public comments, written and oral, are invited. Submission of written public comments is encouraged and those wishing to provide written public comments for the public hearing should email comments to public-comments@ charlestoncounty.org by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Kristen L. Salisbury Clerk of Council

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2023-DR-10-2313 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS SHAMARA ANCRUM AND EILI WALKER, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2009. TO DEFENDANT: EILI WALKER YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on August 3, 2023, at 11:54 AM. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Charleston County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Steven Corley, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, SC 29405 within thirty (30) days of this publication,

RECYCLE THIS PAPER STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2023-DR-10-2080 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS TAKYMAH RICHARDSON, DEMAR BACON, AND ROBERT COAXUM IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN 2016 AND 2022.                 TO DEFENDANT: DEMAR BACON YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint for Intervention in this action, filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on July 13, 2023, at 9:11 a.m. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint for Intervention will be delivered to you upon request, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the Charleston County South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Regina Parvin, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Regina Parvin, SC Bar #65393 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101 North Charleston, SC 29405 843-953-3713.

ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the Personal Representative indicated below and also file subject claims on Form #371ES with Irvin G. Condon, Probate Judge of Charleston County, 84 Broad Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401, before the expiration of 8 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or one year from the date of death, whichever date is earlier, or else thereafter such claims shall be and are forever barred. Estate of: JANE EVE MARINO 2023-ES-10-2181 DOD: 10/26/23 Pers. Rep: MARK MARINO 338 HIGHLAND AVE. RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450 Atty: DAVID H. KUNES, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401 ************ Estate of: NATHAN HEIFETZ 2023-ES-10-2164 DOD: 11/10/23 Pers. Rep: RENEE GIBSON 916 PAUL REVERE CT. CHARLESTON, SC 29412 Atty: LESTER S. SCHWARTZ, ESQ. PO BOX 30356 CHARLESTON, SC 29417 ************ Estate of: PATRICIA FRYFOGLE HARTLEY 2023-ES-10-2174 DOD: 11/5/23

Pers. Rep: DANIEL PEYTON HARTLEY 1943 HEIDELBERG DR. MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464 Atty: ANDREW W. CHANDLER, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401 ************ Estate of: SVEND ERIK FUNCH 2023-ES-10-2189 DOD: 6/13/23 Pers. Rep: JENNIFER FUNCH 1812 SOMERSET CIR. CHARLESTON, SC 29407

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SCPUBLIC NOTICES.COM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Case Number: 2023-CP-10-04978 Cedric Hodgeman, Individually, and as Parent and Natural Guardian of J.H., a minor, vs. Matthew Spear SUMMONS TO DEFENDANT MATTHEW SPEAR: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to Answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is available from the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina, herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint upon the Plaintiff or their attorney, Ryan Andrews, at his office, 222 W. Coleman Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina 29464, within (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to Answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. /s/ Ryan C. Andrews, Esquire 222 W. Coleman Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 936-6680 (p) ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina Dated: December 5, 2023 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT MATTHEW SPEAR: TAKE NOTICE, that the Summons in the above-mentioned action of which the foregoing is a copy, together with the Complaint therein was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court, Charleston Court of Common Pleas, 100 Broad Street, Suite 106 Charleston, South Carolina 29401-2258, on the 10th day of October, 2023.

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLLETON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2023-DR-15-376 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS SAMANTHA PORTER, DAVID A/K/A DAVE SHOOK AND SERAPH THOMASON, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2014. TO DEFENDANT: SAMANTHA PORTER AND DAVID A/K/A DAVE SHOOK: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Colleton County on October 9, 2023. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Colleton County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, B. Kim Miller, Legal Department of the Colleton County Department of Social Services, 215 Lemacks Street, Walterboro, S.C. 29488 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. B. Kim Miller, Attorney for the Plaintiff, SC Bar # 11906, 215 Lemacks Street, Walterboro, SC 29488, Tele: 843-584-4010.

MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE CASE NO. 2023-CP-10-01683 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Jonathon A. Gibbs, et al., I, the Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the Charleston County Public Services Building, Second Floor Counsel Chambers, Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of North Charleston, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, being known as Lot 60, Oakleaf Estates Subdivision, and being more fully shown and designated on a plat entitled, “Plat Showing Oakleaf Estates Subdivision (16.90 Acres), Lots 1 through 68 (8.52 Acres), Rights of Ways (3.77 Acres) and Common Area (4.61 Acres), Property of The Housing Authority of North Charleston, Located in the City of North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina,” dated April 14, 2005, prepared by Richard D. Lacey, SCPLS, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book EJ at Page 22. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear. This being the same property conveyed to Jonathon A. Gibbs by deed of Kristin Stephenson dated February 11, 2022 and recorded March 9, 2022 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston, South Carolina in Book 1087 at Page 167.

TMS # 484-00-00-381 Property Address: 2743 Oak Leaf Drive N. Charleston, South Carolina 29420 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Charleston County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff’s debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff’s representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Charleston County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Demanded, the bidding will remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.50% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Charleston County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

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s/Ryan J. Patane S.C. Bar No. 103116 Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley, LLC Attorneys for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 11682 Columbia, S.C. 29211 (803) 233-1177 rpatane@dgglegal.com bgrimsley@dgglegal.com

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and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Terry Dais-Pasley Furniture, boxes, bags, accessories

PUBLIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Facility 1: 810 St. Andrews Blvd Charleston, SC 29407 1/09/2024 11:45 AM Monica Pender Household Items Kiosha Hymes Furniture and Household Goods Facility 2: 2118 Heriot St. Charleston, SC 29403 1/09/2024 12:15 PM

Jonathan Drake Household items and clothes Jerome Heyward Household Items

LaTasha Johnson king bed washer dryer dressers couch loveseat coffee table end table

Chad Johnson Apartment

Sequoia Holmes Furniture, clothing and appliances

Balessia Ravenel Boxes, household goods, furniture

Kenneth Ballard Furniture

John Taber Household goods

Dennis Sessions Household items

Facility 9 2443 Savannah Hwy Charleston, SC 29414 01/09/2024 10:30 AM

Ronnette Nelson Household goods and furniture Vincent Hamilton Boxes, furniture and appliances

Facility 3: 1533 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC 29407 1/09/2024 12:45 PM

Zusha Whalen Household Items

Lamarkeis Forrest 1 bedroom with boxes and totes

Peter Mullen Furniture, Boxes

Facility 11 8850 Rivers Ave North Charleston, SC 29406 01/09/2024 10:45 AM

Rajuan Jenkins Clothing and furniture

Janelle Smith 2 queen beds totes TV’s

Facility 16 45 Grand Oaks Blvd Charleston, SC 29414 01/09/2023 11:15 AM

Sue Murner Unknown

Jacob Puebla-Brown Household Goods/Furniture

Debra Brown 13 storage bins Shoan Williams Washer, dryer, table, ac unit, 2 dresser, 2 couch

Mattie Nesmith Household Items Facility 12 3781 Ashley Phosphate Rd. North Charleston, SC 29418 01/09/2024 11:00 AM

Bre’Yanna Smith Household Goods/Furniture, TV/ Stereo Equipment Lana Colombo Household Goods/Furniture

Cyrus Matthews Household furniture, TV, boxes, dishes

Oba Mubarak Household Goods/Furniture, TV/ Stereo Equipment

Facility 13 9670 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 01/09/2024

The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only

Shawn Townsend Boxes bed sofa Facility 5: 1861 Ashley River Rd. Charleston, SC 29407 1/09/2024 1:15 PM Paul Wu Contents of 4-5 bedroom house Charles Way Clothes, decorating, and pictures Dalles Hamilton 3 bed home Arthur Walker Bed, clothing, washer, dryer, couch The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Master’s Sale Case No. 2023-CP-10-03911

Facility 8 3510 Glenn McConnell Pkwy Charleston, SC 29414 01/09/2024 10:00 AM

Professional Auto Detailing/ Derrick Whaley 8x14 Flat trailer with winch

Clothes, furniture, tools, misc items, hardware, old electronics

INI Home Buyers Office furniture and supplies

Facility 4: 1540 Meeting Street Rd Charleston, SC 29405 1/09/2024 1:00 PM Lashenda Floyd Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment, Tools/ Appliances Joseph Argenio

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, PLAINTIFF, vs. Edward N Reid, Jr, DEFENDANT(S) Upon authority of a Decree dated the 16th day of November, 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 9th day of January, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN ASHLEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 4, BLOCK ‘H’, ON A PLAT OF ASHLEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION SECTION TWO BY J. O’HEAR SANDERS, JR, DATED FEBRUARY 5, 1957, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK ‘K’, AT PAGE 190 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, REFERENCE TO WHICH PLAT IS HEREBY MADE FOR A FULL AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. THIS BEING the same property conveyed unto Edward Nathan Reid, Jr. by virtue of a Deed from Fannie Mae aka Federal National Mortgage Association dated December 19, 2019 and recorded December 27, 2019 in Book 0848 at Page 672 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. 7641 Selma Street North Charleston, SC 29420 TMS# 484-10-00-051 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

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exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Steven Corley, SC Bar #103431, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405, (843) 953-9625.

days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY John S. Kay, Esquire Telephone: 803-726-2700 FOR INSERTION December 22nd, 2023; December 29th, 2023; January 5th, 2024 Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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Master’s Sale Case No. 2023-CP-10-03618 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of Home Preservation Partnership Trust, PLAINTIFF, vs. Kevin Michael Newman, Sr a/k/a Kevin M Newman, Sr, Individually, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Mable T Newman aka Mable Terrell Newman, and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Daniel D Newman aka Daniel Desales Newman; Kathryn McWhorter; Jennifer L Wrixon; Denis Sexton; Sweetgrass Homeowners Association, Inc.; The United States of America, by and through its Agency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development; Pinnacle Bank sbm to Southcoast Community Bank, DEFENDANT(S)

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Upon authority of a Decree dated the 22nd day of November, 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 9th day of January, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sweetgrass Subdivision (formerly known as Mill Creek Village), County of Charleston, Town of Mt. Pleasant, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as Lot 66, on a plat entitled: “final plat of Sweetgrass Subdivision, Town of Mt. Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina, Phase 3, Plat showing lots 1, 2 and 48-67”, made by ARC Surveying Company, Inc., dated July 15, 1992 and recorded in Plat Book CJ, page 67, RMC office for Charleston County, South Carolina, said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully appear. SUBJECT to Covenants, Conditions,

Easements and Restrictions of record. THIS BEING the same properly conveyed unto Stanley D. Newman and Mable T. Newman by virtue of a Deed from Scott D. Brown and Jennifer L. Brown dated May 14, 1997 and recorded May 14, 1997 in Book Z283 at Page 849 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. THEREAFTER, Stanley DeSales Newman, Jr. aka Stanley D. Newman’s interest in subject property was conveyed unto Mable T. Newman from Mable T. Newman, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Stanley Desales Newman, Jr., (Estate # 2008-ES-10-00376), pursuant to the terms of said Estate, and by virtue of a Deed of Distribution dated April 24, 2009 and recorded May 1, 2009 in Book 0051 at Page 387 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. 1905 Falling Creek Circle Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 TMS# 558-15-00-194 No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. For Pursuant to Section 2410(c), Title 28, United States Code, the Defendant United States of America has a right to redeem the subject property within 1 year after the date of the foreclosure sale. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

OF TWO TRACTS OF LAND, THE PROPERTY OF EVANSTON” and recorded July 27, 1976 in Plat Book W, Page 129, in RMC Office for Charleston County. This conveyance is made SUBJECT to any and all existing Reservations, Easements, Rights-of-Way, Zoning Ordinances, and Restrictive or Protective Covenants that appear of record or that may be discerned by inspection of the premises. 4314 Bream Road North Charleston, SC 29418 TMS# 408-10-00-069 No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY John S. Kay, Esquire Telephone: 803-726-2700 FOR INSERTION December 22nd, 2023; December 29th, 2023; January 5th, 2024

8781 Tigershark Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406 TMS# 486-15-00-209

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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.

Master’s Sale Case No. 2022-CP-10-02193

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

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

FOR INSERTION December 22nd, 2023; December 29th, 2023; January 5th, 2024

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT2, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT2, PLAINTIFF, vs. Robin G Dixon and if Robin G. Dixon be deceased then any children and heirs at law to the Estate of Robin G Dixon, distributees and devisees at law to the Estate of Robin G Dixon, and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Danielle Rehman a/k/a Danielle Dixon; U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-S5; Northwoods Pointe Homeowners Association, Inc.; Bank of America, N.A., DEFENDANT(S)

Master’s Sale Case No. 2023-CP-10-03646 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS LenderSelect Mortgage Group, PLAINTIFF, vs. Jocelyn Go a/k/a Jocelyn Stanback, DEFENDANT(S) Upon authority of a Decree dated the 16th day of November, 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 9th day of January, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece, parcel and tract of land shown and designated as “Tract X” on that certain plat prepared by James F. Bennett, Surveyor - SC REG 1536 dated June 13, 1975 entitled “PLAT

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, shown and designated as Lot 16, Northwoods Pointe Subdivision, on that certain plat entitled: “FINAL PLAT LOTS 1-90, DETENTION PONDS 1-3, A NEW 15’ DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A NEW 35’ DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A NEW 35’ DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A NEW 17’ ACCESS EASEMENT NORTHWOODS POINTE SUBDIVISION”. prepared for ETL Investments Group, Inc., City of North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, by Mark Woodrow Ells, PLS, of 2nd Surveying Company, Inc. dated April 20, 2001, revised April 24, 2001, and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book EF, at Pages 739, 740, and 741, which plat supersedes the plat recorded in Plat Book EE, at Page 926, 927, and 928. Said Lot having such size, shape, buttings and boundings as will be shown on the aforesaid plat. THIS BEING the same property conveyed unto Robin G. Dixon by virtue of a Deed from Michael W. Davis and Melissa A. Davis dated May 13, 2005, and recorded May 23, 2005 in Book Y 537 at Page 058 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

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.

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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 9th day of January, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

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Upon authority of a Decree dated the 16th day of November, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest

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.

DEFENDANT(S) Upon authority of a Decree dated the 21st day of July, 2021 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 9th day of January, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL that lot piece or parcel of land, with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being on James Island, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and more particularly shown on a plat of a portion of Centerville Subdivision by W. L. Gaillard, dated August, 1951, recorded In Plat Book J, Page 130, in the R.M.C. Office as Lot 21, Block I. Reference is hereby craved to said plat for a more complete and accurate metes and bounds description. THIS BEING the same properly conveyed unto David A. Baxley, Jr. and Anita B. Elliott by virtue of a Deed from Harry C. Hutson III and Susan C. Hutson dated May 31,1988 and recorded June 6,1988 in Book F175 at Page 258 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. 1734 Lady Ashley Street Charleston, SC 29412 TMS# 425-02-00-088 No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY John S. Kay, Esquire Telephone: 803-726-2700 FOR INSERTION December 22nd, 2023; December 29th, 2023; January 5th, 2024 Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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

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

FOR INSERTION December 22nd, 2023; December 29th, 2023; January 5th, 2024

Flagstar Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF, vs. Susan Liebegott Zeleniak; Kelly MacPherson; Oyster Point Homeowners Association, Inc., DEFENDANT(S)

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale Case No. 2021-CP-10-00650 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) C/A NO: 2023-CP-10-05624 DEFICIENCY WAIVED

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R5, PLAINTIFF, vs. Anita Baxley aka Anita E. Baxley aka Anita B. Elliott; David Baxley aka David A. Baxley aka David A. Baxley, Jr.;

TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm LLP, P.O. Box

8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master-inEquity/Special Referee in/for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity/Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCACR, effective June 1, 1999. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you.

this publication date. Mail claims to 1985 Riviera Dr., Ste. 103-112, Mt.P., SC 29464. Attn: Alex Juncu. (843) 474-0717, alex@junculegal.com

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION of Bacchus & Books Enterprises, LLC The above company (of 10 Gillon St, Charleston, SC 29401) will be dissolved at the will of its members. All creditor claims must be in writing to include the claim amount, basis and date. Any claim shall be barred unless timely received by the agent below and a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within 5 years after this publication date. Mail claims to 1985 Riviera Dr., Ste. 103-112, Mt.P., SC 29464. Attn: Alex Juncu, Esq.

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NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina, on November 15, 2023.

Name and address of Purchaser: See Exhibit A, LIBERTY PLACE VACATION SUITES: A fee simple undivided ownership interest (SEE EXHIBIT A), and to the Project in perpetuity as tenant(s) in common with the Owners of other Vacation Ownership Interests in the Project, as established by and subject to that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for Liberty Place Vacation Suites, recorded September 25, 2019 in Book 0824, Page 157, et seq. of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented from time to time (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number (SEE EXHIBIT A). You are currently in default of payment for the Mortgage recorded in the Public Records of Horry County, South Carolina as identified in Exhibit A. The total amount presently delinquent, with Attorney fees and costs is listed below in Exhibit A. As provided for in paragraph 4. of the aforementioned mortgage, the lien-holder has chosen to proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure procedure in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 32 of Title 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-32-325, S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING: IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE DEFAULT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO THIS MATTER WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL RISK LOSING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH A NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, UNDER THE NONJUDICIAL PROCEDURE, YOU WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT OR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Hutchens Law Firm LLP

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF BACCHUS & BOOKS REAL ESTATE HLDGS LLC The above company (of 10 Gillon Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401) will be dissolved at the will of its members. All creditor claims must be in writing to include the claim amount, basis and date. Any claim shall be barred unless timely received by the agent below and a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within 5 years after

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED EVEN IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. YOU MAY OBJECT TO THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE THROUGH THE NONJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE AND REQUIRE FORECLOSURE OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST TO PROCEED THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. AN OBJECTION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED BY THE TRUSTEE BEFORE THE END OF THE THIRTY-DAY TIME PERIOD. YOU MUST STATE THE REASON FOR YOUR OBJECTION AND INCLUDE YOUR ADDRESS ON THE WRITTEN OBJECTION. IN A JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR OBJECTION, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AND PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED IF THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE RESULTING FROM THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE IS INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. FURTHERMORE, YOU ALSO MAY BE SUBJECT TO A PERSONAL MONEY JUDGMENT FOR THE COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER IN THE JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THERE IS COMPLETE ABSENCE OF A JUSTIFIABLE ISSUE OF EITHER LAW OR FACT RAISED BY YOUR OBJECTIONS OR DEFENSES. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE YOUR DEFAULT AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE SALE OF YOUR TIMESHARE ESTATE, BY PAYMENT OF ALL PAST DUE LOAN PAYMENTS OR ASSESSMENTS, ACCRUED INTEREST, LATE FEES, TAXES, AND ALL FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY THE LIENHOLDER AND TRUSTEE, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEFAULT. Any response or inquiry should be made in writing to King Cunningham, LLC, Attn: Jeffrey W. King, Esq. who is serving as Trustee in this matter, at the following address: 1000 2nd Ave S, Ste 325, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. EXHIBIT “A”, Owner(s), Address, TS Interest, Interval Control No. (Unit, Week, OEB), Deed BK/PG, MTG BK/PG, Default Amount, Costs, Attorney Fee, Total Amount Due, Per Diem; JOHN ANDREW SUBOCZ & ARGIE ELIZABETH SUBOCZ, 8720 ALUM ROCK DR, AUSTIN, TX 78747-3951, 0.01682244733133270%, 98-0512-47B, 1160/181, 1160/194, $99,992.64, $143.53, $350, $48.54.; GABRIEL ROLANDO LOPEZ KAFATI & ANTHONY EDWARD CORONA JR., 6371 PENT PL., MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014, 0.00399374221908844%, 980317-49E, 1052/815, 1052/823, $12,137.55, $143.53, $350, $6.37.; BURL M. FREEMAN & PATRICIA PETERS-ROBINSON, 1381 SKELTON BLUFF RD, KINGSPORT, TN 37660, 0.00798748443817687%, 980325-41B, 1080/876, 1080/921, $28,148.76, $143.53, $350, $14.27.

Mariculture Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE. Meredith Wrye has applied to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management for a permit to install a floating cage shellfish operation for private use, in Tom Point Creek. Comments will be received by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, 1362 McMillan Ave. Suite 400 by

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Master’s Sale Case No.: 2023CP1001476 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee for CWABS, Inc. AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-7, PLAINTIFF, VERSUS Vivien Mack Linton; Zarina Jones; Charrise Brewer; Lovell T. Martin; Edward Mack; Lavell Froster; Donnell Moss; Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Lovell S. Linton, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; , DEFENDANTS. Upon authority of a Decree dated the 21st day of November, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 9th day of January, 2024 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter. INCORRECT: All that piece or lot of land situate, lying and being on Johns Island, County and State aforesaid, containing one (1) acre, more or less, and butting and bounding as follows: North and west by lands of Estate of James Freeman; East by lands of William Harrison and South by lands of James Cason. CORRECT: All that piece or lot of land situate, lying and being on Johns Island, County and State aforesaid, containing one (1) acre, more or less, and butting and bounding as follows: North and west by lands of Estate of James Freeman; East by lands of William Harrison and South by lands of James Cason; and being more particularly described on that plat prepared by James G. Penington, Professional Land Surveyor entitled “Plat Lots 49, 1.48 Acres, California, Located Johns Island, Charleston County, South Carolina,” dated March 21, 2001 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Charleston County in Plat Book EE at page 751. SUBJECT to assessments, Charleston Ad Valorem Taxes, any and all restrictions, easements, covenants and rights-of-way of record, and any other senior encumbrances. This being the same property conveyed to Lovell S. Linton and Vivien Mack Linton by deed of Julie Mack, Vivien Mack Linton and Theresa Mack Hunt dated January 24, 2001 and recorded January 26, 2001 in Book R362 at Page 729. Subsequently, Lovell Spencer Linton died on April 10, 2013, leaving the subject property to his heirs or devisees namely, Vivien Linton, Zarina Jones, Charrise Brewer, Lovell Martin, Edward Mack, Lavell Froster and Donnell Moss. TMS # 283-00-00-082 Case#: 2023CP1001476 Current Property Address: 662 Main Road Johns Island, SC 29455 No personal or deficiency

judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, certified funds in the amount of five per cent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. IF for any reason the Plaintiff’s agent does not appear to bid at the sale, the sale will be deemed canceled. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY John J. Hearn (803) 744-4444 011847-04858 2023CP1001476 FOR INSERTION December 22, 2023, December 29, 2023, January 5, 2024 Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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SCPUBLIC NOTICES.COM Master’s Sale Case No.: 2023CP1001127 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS M&T Bank, PLAINTIFF, VERSUS Susan R. Vinson; Michael Vinson; Stuart K. Kimball; South Carolina Department of Revenue; St. Johns Lake Property Owners Association, Inc. ; , DEFENDANTS. Upon authority of a Decree dated the 21st day of November, 2023, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 9th day of January, 2024 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter. ALL that certain lot, piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the City of Charleston, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, together with any improvements thereon, being known and designated as Lot 217, as shown on that certain plat of Parker Land Surveying, LLC, entitled “FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT SHOWING SUBDIVISION OF TMS 282-00-00-095 (251.113 AC.)

CREATING LOTS 201 THROUGH 267, P.O.A. #1 AND P.O.A. #2, ST. JOHNS LAKE PHASE 2, OWNED BY: CALATLANTIC GROUP, INC., BY MERGER, SUCCESSOR TO THE RYLAND GROUP, INC., LOCATED ON JOHNS ISLAND, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA” dated November 29, 2017, revised January 12, 2018, and recorded July 5, 2018 in the ROD Office for Charleston County, in Plat Book L18 at Pages 03570360. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully appear. SUBJECT to assessments, Charleston Ad Valorem Taxes, any and all restrictions, easements, covenants and rights-of-way of record, and any other senior encumbrances. This being the same property conveyed to Michael Vinson and Susan R. Vinson as joint tenants with the right of survivorship and not as tenants in common by deed of Allen Keith Black, dated September 17, 2021 and recorded September 20, 2021 in Book 1034 at Page 637 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County. TMS # 2811000125 Case#: 2023CP1001127 Current Property Address: 3438 Great Egret Dr Johns Island, SC 29455 No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, certified funds in the amount of five per cent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. IF for any reason the Plaintiff’s agent does not appear to bid at the sale, the sale will be deemed canceled. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY John J. Hearn (803) 744-4444 017143-00185 2023CP1001127 FOR INSERTION December 22, 2023, December 29, 2023, January 5, 2024 Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

To all persons claiming an interest in 1991- 9.9 HP- Suzuki00994131452 DT9,9C Baker Schleppegrell will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/ outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/ outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 734-3699. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/ outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title. Case No: 20230322950221

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

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, PLAINTIFF VERSUS James E. McKelvey and Jo Ann McKelvey, DEFENDANTS Upon authority of a Decree dated November 21, 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 9th DAY OF JANUARY, 2024 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter. All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and being known and designated as Lot 35, Block F, Evanston Subdivision, Section 5, as shown on a plat made by E.M. Seabrook, Jr., Inc., dated March, 1968, and duly recorded in the Charleston County RMC Office in Plat Book X at Page 35. Said parcel having such size, shape, metes, bounds, location and dimensions as shown on the aforesaid plat to which reference is made. This being the same property conveyed to James E. McKelvey by deed of US Bank, N.A. as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement with Pooling ID# 40256 and Distribution Series 2005-KS12, dated December 28, 2005 dated January 29, 2008 and recorded January 31, 2008 in Book A650 at Page 769 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Charleston County. Thereafter, said property was conveyed to James E. McKelvey and Jo Ann McKelvey by deed of James E. McKelvey dated December 3, 2013 and recorded December 12, 2013 in Book 0378 at Page 480 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Charleston County. TMS No. 408-09-00-067 Property address: 4325 Evanston Boulevard North Charleston, SC 29418 No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The 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

AJX Mortgage Trust I, a Delaware Trust, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Trustee, PLAINTIFF VERSUS 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, et.al., DEFENDANTS Upon authority of a Decree dated November 21, 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 9th DAY OF JANUARY, 2024 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter. 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 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. 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). Subsequently, Ivan Hamilton a/k/a Iven Hamilton died on or about April 30, 2023, leaving the subject property to his heir, namely Justin Hamilton. TMS No. 337-00-00-059 Property address: 1957 Ferguson Road Charleston, SC 29412 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

RECYCLE THIS PAPER Master’s Sale Case No. 2023-CP-10-03324 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Lee Maegan Bell Upon authority of a Decree dated the 21st day of November, 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, SC., on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN CLEARVIEW SUBDIVISION ON JAMES ISLAND, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 15, SECTION J, CLEARVIEW SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON

A PLAT OF LOT 15, SECTION J, CLEARVIEW SUBDIVISION MADE BY TOMMY E. AYERS, RS., DATED AUGUST 30, 1965 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 1965, IN PLAT BOOK T AT PAGE 97 IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, DIMENSIONS, BUTTINGS AND BOUNDINGS AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT AND REFERENCE IS HEREBY CRAVED FOR A MORE FULL AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JAMES D. FORD AND SHARON H. FORD BY DEED OF SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION DATED MARCH 4, 1985 AND RECORDED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY IN BOOK R143, PAGE 137. THEREAFTER, JAMES D. FORD DIED MAY 7, 2000 LEAVING HIS INTEREST TO SHARON H. FORD AS SHOWN IN DEED OF DISTRIBUTION DATED AUGUST 29, 2001 AND RECORDED SEPTEMBER 5, 2001 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY IN BOOK M 381, PAGE 380. THEREAFTER, SHARON H. FORD A/K/A SHARON HARBERT DIED SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 LEAVING HER INTEREST TO LEE MAEGAN BELL AS SHOWN IN DEED OF DISTRIBUTION DATED DECEMBER 8, 2022 AND RECORDED JANUARY 19, 2023 IN BOOK 1159, PAGE 325. TMS # 4540600021 Current Property Address 733 Stiles Dr Charleston SC 29412 No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY William S. Koehler, Esquire Albertelli Law 1201 Main Street Suite 1450 Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: (803) 828-0880 FOR INSERTION 12/22/23, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity A-4803621 12/22/2023, 12/29/2023, 01/05/2024

Master’s Sale Case No. 2023-CP-10-02818 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK SUCCESSOR ININTEREST TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE GSMPS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2001-2 vs. Carolyn Moore, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ruthie S. Tisdale, deceased, Cynthia Maria Graham, The Lakes at Northwoods Town and Garden Home Homeowners Association., Inc, American General Financial Services, Inc also

known as Onemain Financial of South Carolina, Inc Upon authority of a Decree dated the 19th day of September, 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, SC., on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 122 AS SHOWN ON A “PLAT SHOWING LOTS 1-42: LOTS 116-146: AND LOTS 310-344, THE LAKES LOCATED NORTHWOOD SUBDIVISION” PREPARED BY SIGMA ENGINEERS DATED OCTOBER 3, 1963, REVISED NOVEMBER 1, 1983 AND RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK BA, PAGE 161, SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, BUTTINGS AND SOUNDINGS AS WILL BY REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT MORE FULLY AND AT LARGE APPEAR. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO RUTHIE S. TISDALE ON 02/15/1989, BY DEED FROM MACK A. THOMPKINS AND A. ELIZABETH ALISHUSKAS NOW KNOWN AS A. ELIZABETH THOMPKINS, FILED FOR RECORD ON 02/16/1989 IN DEED Z181 PAGE 419, REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER, RUTHIE S. TISDALE DIED ON JANUARY 18, 2020 LEAVING HER INTEREST TO HER HEIRS AND DEVISEES. TMS # 4850300166 Current Property Address: 8546 Kissemee Drive North Charleston SC 29406 No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser. PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY William S. Koehler, Esquire Albertelli Law 1201 Main Street, Suite 1450 Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: (803) 828-0880 FOR INSERTION 12/22/23, 12/29/23, 1/5/24 Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity A-4803807 12/22/2023, 12/29/2023, 01/05/2024

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MASTER’S SALE CASE NO. 2023-CP-10-02837 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS BY VIRTUE of a Decree of the Circuit Court for Charleston County, South Carolina, heretofore granted in the case of SouthState Bank, National Association, vs. David H. Greer; Kerry E. Greer; and Scotts Creek Property Owner’s Association, I the undersigned Master-in-Equity for Charleston County, South Carolina or my agent, will sell on 9th day of January, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., in the County Council Chambers, at the Charleston County Public Services Building, located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to wit: ALL that lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Mt. Pleasant, in the County of Charleston and State of South Carolina shown and designated as “Lot 41”, Scotts Creek, on a plat prepared by Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company and entitled “FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF TRACT 1 (40.00 ACRES), NOW KNOWN AS SCOTTS CREEK OWNED BY: SCOTT CREEK COMMUNITY, LLC,” dated August 29, 2007, recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County, SC in Plat Book EL, Pages 442 - 444, said lot having such size, shape, location, buttings and boundings as are shown on said plat. TOGETHER with an undivided interest in and to all easement and leasehold rights that benefit the insured property contained in that certain Easement and Lease Agreement between G. Roland Goblet, Jr., and Beach Scott Creek, LLC dated February 11, 2005 and recorded in Book U-525, Page 264; and assigned from Beach Scott Creek, LLC to Scott Creek Community, LLC by assignment dated July 14, 2006 and recorded in Book E-592, Page 585 in the RMC Office for Charleston County, South Carolina and therefore assigned to Scott Creek Property Owners Association by Assignment dated November 1, 2011 and recorded in Book 0215, at Page 952, aforesaid records. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. BEING the same property conveyed to Kerry E. Greer and David H. Greer, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship and not as tenants in common, by Deed of Captain Maynard’s Holdings, L.P., a Georgia limited partnership, also known as Captain Maynards Holdings, L.P., dated April 25, 2018, and recorded April 30, 2018, in the ROD Office for Charleston County in Book 0715 at Page 180.

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TMS Number: 560-09-00-279 Property Address: 1304 Scotts Creek Circle Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, CHARLESTON COUNTY TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/ OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES, IF ANY. TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master-In-Equity or his agent, at the conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) percent of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff’s debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master-InEquity or his agent may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent

Sales day at the risk of the said highest bidder. The sale shall be subject to Charleston County taxes and assessments and to existing easements and restrictions of record. Purchaser shall pay for the preparation of the Deed, documentary stamps on the Deed, recording of the Deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the judgment rate of interest. As a deficiency judgment is being demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days after the date of the sale, on February 8, 2024, at the Master in Equity’s Courtroom 2A, at the Charleston County Judicial Center, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401, as provided by law. THE PLAINTIFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WAIVE DEFICIENCY UP TO SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE SALE. If Plaintiff or its representative does not appear at the scheduled sale of the above-described property, then the sale of the property will be null, void and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Judge Mikell R. Scarborough Master-In-Equity for Charleston County Charleston, South Carolina November 21, 2023 J. Ronald Jones, Jr. Bar No: 066091 Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP 171 Church Street, Suite 120C Charleston, SC 29401 Phone: (843) 714-2531 Email: rjones@smithdebnamlaw. com Attorney for Plaintiff, SouthState Bank, National Association

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE PROBATE COURT IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARY FORREST CASE NO.: 2023-ES10-01886 DESCRIPTION/SUBJECT MATTER: PETITIONER’S PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: JOY D. STONEY-REID 6650 RIVERS AVE. NORTH CHARLESTON,S C 29406 843-763-1300 DATE OF VIRTUAL HEARING: JANUARY 9, 2023 TIME: 10:30 AM PLACE: VIRTUAL HEARING CHARLESTON COUNTY PROBATE COURT 84 BROAD STREET CHARLESTON, SC 29401 NOTICE OF HEARING IS HEREBY GIVEN TO: ANY INTERESTED PERSONS FOR THE ESTATE OF MARY FORREST NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR VIRTUAL HEARING SHALL BE PROVIDED BY PETITIONERS COUNSEL ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT’ OF THE HEARING. ANY AND ALL PARTIES MAY REQUEST ATTENDANCE OF THE HEARING BY PHONE OR EMAIL TO ROBIN SLIKKER, ESQ LAW CLERK OF CHARLESTON COUNTY PROBATE COURT 843-958-5194 OR RSLIKKER@ CHARLESTONCOUNTY.ORG

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE PROBATE COURT IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIE FORREST JR CASE NO.: 1996-ES10-00171 DESCRIPTION/SUBJECT MATTER: PETITIONER’S PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: JOY D. STONEY-REID 6650 RIVERS AVE. NORTH CHARLESTON, S C 29406 843-763-1300 DATE OF VIRTUAL HEARING: JANUARY 9, 2023 TIME: 10:00 AM PLACE: VIRTUAL HEARING CHARLESTON COUNTY PROBATE COURT 84 BROAD STREET CHARLESTON, SC 29401 NOTICE OF HEARING IS HEREBY GIVEN TO: ANY INTERESTED PERSONS FOR THE ESTATE OF WILLIE FORREST JR NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR VIRTUAL HEARING SHALL BE PROVIDED BY PETITIONERS COUNSEL ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT’ OF THE HEARING. ANY AND ALL PARTIES MAY REQUEST ATTENDANCE OF THE HEARING BY PHONE OR EMAIL TO ROBIN SLIKKER, ESQ LAW CLERK OF CHARLESTON COUNTY PROBATE COURT 843-958-5194 OR RSLIKKER@ CHARLESTONCOUNTY.ORG

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2023-CP-10-05015 Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., Plaintiff vs. The Personal Representatives, if any, whose names are unknown, of the Estates of Noami R. Mercheson and Herman Robinson; and any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Noami R. Mercheson, Deceased and Herman Robinson, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the Motion for the Appointment of Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad Litem for all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America (which are constituted as a class designated as “John Doe”) and any unknown minors and persons who may be under a disability (which are constituted as a class designated as “Richard Roe”), it is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire is appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America (constituted as a class and designated as “John Doe”), all unknown minors or persons under a disability (constituted as a class and designated as “Richard Roe”), all of which have or may claim to have some interest in the property that is the subject of this action, commonly known as 1172 Jimmy Mitchell Lane

Johns Island, SC 29455, that Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, constituted as a class and designated as “John Doe”, all unknown minors and persons under a disability, constituted as a class and designated as “Richard Roe”, unless the Defendants, or someone acting on their behalf, shall, within thirty (30) days after service of a copy of this Order as directed below, procure the appointment of a Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for the Defendants constituted as a class designated as “John Doe” or “Richard Roe”. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon the unknown Defendants by publication 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. SUMMONS AND NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(S) 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; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on October 11, 2023, and thereafter amended on November 29, 2023. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been commenced and is now pending or is about to be commenced in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendant for the purpose of foreclosing a certain mortgage of real estate heretofore given by Noami Mercheson and Herman Robinson to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. bearing date of February 26, 2021 and recorded May 26, 2021 in Mortgage Book 0995 at page 565 in the Register of Mesne Conveyances/ Register of Deeds/Clerk of Court for Charleston County, in the original principal sum of Eighty Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Three and 91/100 Dollars ($85,673.91), and that the premises effected by said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof are situated in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: Being all of that piece, parcel or lot of land lying in Johns Island, in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, as shown on that plat entitled “Boundary Survey of TMS 281-00-00-010 owned by Jimmy H. Brown”, prepared by Woodland Land Surveying, LLC, dated 11/23/2020, recorded on 01/20/2021 in Plat Book S-21, Page 10 in the Office of the Register of Deeds

for Charleston County. ALSO included is a public right-of-way as shown on above-referenced plat for ingress, egress and regress to Jimmy Mitchell Lane. TMS No. 281-00-00-010 Property Address: 1172 Jimmy Mitchell Lane Johns Island, SC 29455 Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 Telephone (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 5614

($46,025.00). Said collateral is described as a 2007 CLAY VIN: OHC017967NC 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 5571

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SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2023-CP-10-05370 Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., Plaintiff vs. The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Jonathan Reed Jr. and Cora L. Williams Reed a/k/a Cora Lee Williams-Reed, Defendants . TO THE DEFENDANT(S): The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Johnathan Reed Jr.; 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 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 November 1, 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 September 17, 2007 and given and delivered by Defendant(s) Cora Williams Reed and Jonathan Reed Jr. to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. in the original principal sum of Forty Six Thousand Twenty Five and 00/100 Dollars

Richard Young and Jason Greene v. John W. Beasley a/k/a John W. Beasley, Sr., et al., Civil Action Number 2022-CP10-03510, I, the undersigned Master-in-Equity for Charleston County, will sell on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at eleven o’clock a.m., at the Charleston County Public Services Building, County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, lying and being on James Island, in the City of Charleston, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, shown and designated as New Lot 4, measuring and containing 5.139 acres on a plat entitled “Resubdivision Lots 4, 4A, & 6 into New Lot 4 & New Lot 6 , TMS Number 427-00-00-066, 102, and 109, Seaside Plantation” by Absolute Surveying, Inc. dated January 15, 2003, revised February 13, 2003 and recorded February 28, 2003 in the RMC Office for Charleston Count in Plat Book DD at page 586. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions and boundaries as will be referenced to said plat more fully appear, together with that certain fifty (50’) foot ingress/ egress easement for access to the lot conveyed, said easement being shown on the aforementioned plat recorded in Plat Book DD at page 586. ALSO, All right, title and interest in and to the Marsh located along New Lot 4 referenced above and abutting Seaside Creek as shown on the aforesaid Plat; subject to any and all rights reserved to the State of South Carolina to that marsh lying between the low water mark and the high water mark of Seaside Creek and the areas referred to as “marshland” and further subject to the authority of the South Carolina Coastal Council, now known as the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, in “critical areas” as defined in §49-39-10, et seq., 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended and Rules and Regulations promulgated thereto This being a portion of the property conveyed to John W. Beasley and Lillian J. Beasley by deed of Dr. A. Bert Pruitt, Jr., dated November 10, 2003 and recorded in the RMC Office of Charleston County in Book H475 at page 025. TMS No.: 427-00-00-102 Property Address: 1050 Sea Eagle Watch Charleston, South Carolina 29412 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master-in-Equity, at conclusion of the Bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of

compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff’s debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master-in-Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Master’s Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate set forth in the Note. Deficiency having been waived, the sale shall be final subject to compliance by the successful bidder pursuant to the terms hereof. Further, you will please take notice that if no representative of the Plaintiff is present at the sale, said sale shall be rescheduled for the next available sale date. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” BASIS WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO ANY MATTERS OF TITLE OR OTHERWISE. A COMPLETE AND THOROUGH TITLE EXAMINATION IS RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO BIDDING ON THIS PROPERTY. THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO ANY TAXES, LIENS, ECUNMBRANCES, INTERESTS, ASSESSMENTS, AND THE LIKE OF RECORD, ALL OF WHICH MAY BE REVEALED BY A TITLE EXAMINATION. YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY WILL BE SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN MORTGAGE OF COMMUNITY FIRST BANK OF CHARLESTON DATED DECEMBER 28, 2006 AND RECORDED ON JANUARY 2, 2007 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN BOOK 610 AT PAGE 484. IAN D. McVEY, Esquire JOEY R. FLOYD, Esquire Attorneys for Plaintiffs MIKELL R. SCARBOROUGH Master-in-Equity for Charleston County

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO.: 2023ES1001741 JON ANTHONY BROWN, Petitioner, vs. THE ESTATE OF MARYANNE JEAN BROWN, JOHN DOE, AND JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN HEIRS, Respondents. SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITIONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING TO: THE RESPONDENTS ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and notified that an action has been filed against you in this court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you. Within thirty (30) days after the day you receive the Amended Summons and Petitions, you must respond in writing to the Petitions by filing an Answer with this court. You must also serve a copy of your Answer to the Petitions upon the Petitioner or the Petitioner’s Attorney at the address shown below. If you fail to answer the Petitions, judgment by default could be rendered against you for the relief requested in the Petitions. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Amended Petitions in this action were filed in the Charleston County Probate Court on November 10, 2023. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENNOTICE OF HEARING on February 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. and after completion of service of the

Summons and Petitions, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, a virtual hearing will be held at the Charleston County Probate Court, 84 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401 on Petitioner’s Amended Petition Declaring the Existence of Common Law Marriage and Amended Petition for Formal Appointment of Personal Representative. SHELBOURNE LAW FIRM /s/ P. Brandt Shelbourne P. Brandt Shelbourne, Esq. (Bar #15143) 131 E. Richardson Avenue Summerville, SC 29483 (843) 871-2210 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER

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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 one year from the date of death, whichever date is earlier, or else thereafter such claims shall be and are forever barred. Estate of: ANNE KEIRN SPIVEY 2023-ES-10-1563 DOD: 7/1/23 Pers. Rep: JASON RYAN SPIVEY 840 GODBER ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29412 Atty: ROBERT W. HAINES, ESQ. 1092 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD. #112, MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464 ************ Estate of: RANDOLPH KENT OWENS, SR. 2023-ES-10-2108 DOD: 9/29/23 Pers. Rep: JANE OWENS CLEGG 128 WEST POPLAR ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29403 Atty: SUSAN A. TESCHNER, ESQ. 3 LOCKWOOD DR., #204 CHARLESTON, SC 29401 ************ Estate of: SARA WALL GAILLARD 2023-ES-10-2259 DOD: 11/8/23 Pers. Rep: CLIFTON E. OLDHAM 131 TIMBERGREEN CT. TROUTMAN, NC 28166

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Redux’s new executive director to focus on outreach, education By Chloe Hogan Redux Contemporary Art Center has finally found its new executive director after an extensive search this summer. Allan Bunch brings a diverse resume to the table: He started his career as a classically trained chef, spending years working in restaurant kitchens, after which he transitioned into front of house management, then worked as a private chef and household manager. His experiences after leaving food and bev include gigs in marketing, branding and franchising. When he and his partner moved from Palo Alto, Calif., to Lawrence, Kan., in 2017, Bunch transitioned into nonprofit work. “I joined this very small nonprofit organization in Lawrence specializing in suicide prevention,” he told the Charleston City Paper. “And we grew that from a $250,000 organization with three full time employees to, when I left, we were about 20 employees and a budget of about $1.5 million. And they’re continuing to grow and flourish.” Originally from Aiken, S.C., Bunch said a couple of cold winters in Kansas is what

pushed him to move “back” to Charleston, where he spent a lot of time growing up. “Charleston still kind of felt like home. I moved back to accept a job at Coastal Community Foundation, and after a couple of years there, I was ready to do something different. I started putting out some feelers. And when I saw this position, it just really excited me.” His husband is an artist, which Bunch said opened up his own appreciation for art. Together, they visited Redux for the first time earlier this year during an open studios event. “After that experience, I just wanted this job so badly,” he said. “The people, the energy of the space — it just felt like where I needed to be.” Bunch is also an amateur artist, but more than that, he said he’s an “art appreciator.” The expertise that Bunch brings to Redux is not in art, he said, but in nonprofit development and finding new paths towards fiscal sustainability. “That’s the way my brain works, and I’m good at it.” The first and foremost goal for Redux, Bunch said, is finding ways to achieve fiscal sustainability. “We can always use more income. There are so many programs that

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are ripe for expansion. But as far as those are concerned — I’m one month in — so right now, I’m focused on listening to the community and interpreting and advocating for those voices,” he said. “So when [director of education] Carson Carroll tells me we have this great opportunity for education, we’re going to workshop that, and I’m going to advocate for that. As far as my actual vision goes, I say it’s not mine. As a nonprofit, we are bigger than any one individual or idea, and I think we belong to the community. It’s our responsibility to have the organization be what the community needs it to be.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

Catch MiKE L!VE at Rebel Taqueria NYE party Local musician MiKE L!VE will perform on Dec. 31 at Rebel Taqueria in North Charleston. He will be joined by other local musicians C.Shreve the Professor and Mikey the Producer. Enjoy a night of ‘90s hip-hop with DJ sets, living breakdancing by b-boy crew Dancing on Air and a complimentary ball drop Champagne toast. The party is for people ages 21 and older and starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are available at citypapertickets.com. —Samantha Connors

Call for sculptors: North Charleston’s outdoor sculpture competition

Sculpture artists are invited to participate in the city of North Charleston’s 18th annual National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition, which opens in conjunction with the 2024 North Charleston Arts Fest. Up to 14 sculptures will be juried into the exhibit and compete for cash prizes, including Best in Show ($1,000), Outstanding Merit ($500) and up to three Honorable Mentions ($250 each). It’s $35 to submit up to four entries until Feb. 25, 2024 at northcharlestonartsfest.com/apply. —CH For more check out the Culture section at charlestoncitypaper.com.

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Allan Bunch is an art lover who brings expertise in nonprofit fundraising and development. He believes providing a welcoming and diverse space for the local artistic community is Redux’s core mission.

The Lowcountry Griffith-Reyburn Artist of the Year Award was established at Coastal Community Foundation in 2003 to support the creation of a new artwork that represents “the look and feel” of the South Carolina Lowcountry’s lifestyle, culture or environment. Financial support (the average award is $6,000) is intended to cover the artist’s living expenses during the creation of the piece. Charleston County-based visual artists can apply at coastalcommunityfoundation.org now until 11:59 p.m. Jan. 15, with final decisions to be announced in March 2024. For questions, contact caroline@ coastalcommunityfoundation.org. —Chloe Hogan

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Hiss Golden Messenger, led by singer, songwriter and guitarist MC Taylor, released last August its 15th album, Jump For Joy. Catch the band’s set at the Pour House Dec. 30 and Dec. 31. The Durham, N.C., band most often gets lumped into the “folk” genre, but a deep dive into Jump For Joy will disprove that simple word almost immediately. The gentle-but-insistent pulse of the opening track, “20 Years and a Nickel,” sets the tone perfectly. A slippery mid-tempo groove serves as the foundation for glowing guitars, subtle keyboard shading and a dynamic bassline from Alex Bingham. “I saw the new day in the world,” Taylor sings on the next song, buoyed by a deceptively funky backing track and a wave of oddly ominous sax, courtesy of Matt Douglas. There are some traces of acoustic folk on Jump For Joy,” most notably the nostalgic, reflective “My Old Friends,” but even that song ends with a refrain in which the singer says he’s found “something to believe in.” It’s a sound that feels like the polar opposite of Hiss Golden Messenger’s previous album, the more muted, introspective Quietly Blowing It, released in 2021. “I think my mindset was to make a record that felt more outward facing,” Taylor said. “I think I needed to recalibrate the way that I have my emotions on display publicly. I think part of what an artist does is hold a certain type of emotional vulnerability up to the light for people to see. Quietly Blowing It did that in one type of way in a way, and I felt like I needed to go in the other direction because if I continued in the way that I was going, it was going to be diminishing returns.”

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For Taylor, “diminishing returns” doesn’t have anything to do with how well Hiss Golden Messenger’s albums sell. He’s referring more to the experience of making a stripped-down, intimate record just as we began to emerge from a pandemic.

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MC Taylor incorporated a more upbeat sound into the band’s new album “I think that Quietly Blowing It has a very solitary internalness that I didn’t think I wanted to go through again, put it that way,” Taylor said. “From the moment of conception, the moment when I started writing the songs, before I even knew what songs would be on the record — I just knew that whatever I was going to do was going to be more effusive. It was going to be wearing joyfulness and hopefulness on its sleeve.” Jump For Joy was recorded over a couple weeks at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, with Taylor’s road band, which includes Bingham on bass, guitarist Chris Boerner, keyboard player Sam Fribush and drummer Nick Falk, with assists from Douglas on sax and a host of backing singers, including Meg Duffy and Aoife O’Donovan. The band members came in ready to record because they’d already played much of Jump For Joy onstage every night. “I think being able to play the music with the people that are going to be on the record lets you wring out the songs,” Taylor said. “There are countless examples of stuff that I thought might be an obvious choice that actually didn’t land the way I thought it would once it was in front of an audience. And there was other stuff that I hadn’t even thought of as being something that would work for an

audience that became much clearer to me once it was brought to the stage.” Taylor was the producer of the album as well, a role he’s played often in the band’s history. “I’m not against producer-artist relationships at all,” he said. “But I think that anyone that is going to step into a producer role with me has to know at least as much as I do about my music and about music in general, which is kind of a tall order. That’s the reason why I often end up in the producer’s chair because it’s a role that feels natural to me. Making a record is really just a series of problem-solving exercises.” As for that pesky “folk” tag people often apply to the band, Taylor looks at that genre as part of a larger sound. “I would say that folk and traditional music are very important parts of the DNA of the music that I make,” he said, “and I will never disavow that because I love that type of music. But there are also a million other things that go into my music. It’s a complex stew of different kinds of music that go into it, and I’m fine with that.” Hiss Golden Messenger performs at the Pour House Dec. 30 and 31. For tickets, visit charlestonpourhouse.com.

Musician ‘Mookie’ Morant leaves people smiling with new book Songwriter, record producer and musician Jonathan “Mookie” Morant spent more than a decade during his peak professional period on the frontlines of America’s pop music scene. But even while traveling far and wide for his high-profile job obligations, Morant has continuously called Charleston home for the last 40 years. This month, the so-called “Magnum Drummer” will release his much-anticipated debut book of stories and life lessons, The Happy Has Been: A Memoir of Music and Life in 6 Degrees, based on his wild ride thus far. An initial six-city signing tour will accompany the roll out. Morant told the Charleston Morant City Paper he has been rolling down a long and winding musical road for as long as he can remember. “There was never a time that I wasn’t crystal clear on what I’d be doing with my life in one iteration or the other,” he said. “I was a middle son in a musical family, led by my pops, the jazz legend Joey Morant,” he explained. “Naturally, my initial influences were in the jazz

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super-producer DJ Eddie F. He took me on as a mentor and partner, placing me with several gold and platinum recording artists.” Before long, Morant found tradition. Dad put me on the drums, so I listened to himself working alongside the Buddy Rich, Max Roach and a bunch of other guys likes of industry giants Donell whose names I never knew.” Jones, Mariah Carey, Ginuwine, From there, Morant set out in all directions, soni- Ashanti, Will Smith, Trey cally speaking. Lorenz and the Backstreet Boys. “From a listener’s standpoint, I was all about Soul In fact, the latter act became Music: Roger Troutman, the Gap Band and, of course, very close associates and friends Prince and the ‘Minneapolis Sound.’ And once MJ of Morant. As he recalled, “AJ [Michael Jackson], Prince and Lionel [Richie] came is now widely known as the ‘bad into view, that really was all she wrote.” boy’ of BSB [Backstreet Boys], In other words, Morant was sufficiently inspired by if there’s even such a thing in a that crowd of heavy hitters to take a stab at writing pop boy band. And I can’t help songs of his own and, later, he even began building but think I’m semi-responsible beats in the style of Teddy Riley and Babyface. for that moniker. Their record label, as well as his mom, was not thrilled with Mookie-theMeeting musical mentors producer’s shenanigans.” According to Morant, it helped immensely that he was always surrounded by like-minded creatives to nurBringing it all back home ture his budding talent and interests along the way. “Besides my dad, there was my first manager — After a seriously successful season in the big music industry titan and Billboard’s top entertainleagues, Morant eventually turned his attention ment attorney Bob Celestin. After knocking on back to his home life and his hometown. These every record label door to no avail, Bob answered days, Morant plays the role of a very present parent the call and helped take me from food stamps to and also can be regularly found playing local events recording contracts and publishing deals. Along with “just about everyone” in the Lowcountry’s with Bob, there was also an icon in the hip-hop and R&B community — Heavy D’s partner and CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

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The long waiting list to get a Redux studio space is another challenge Bunch hopes to tackle. “We have a waiting list a mile long. I think that trying to answer the need for more studio space — it’s something that will always live in the back of my mind. What that means with that for the future — I would actually want to see where we could replicate a similar space at some point. I would like to evaluate how far our artists travel to come to Redux. Is there a market for a sister Redux somewhere else?” And as he listens to the needs of the Redux community, a program that comes up again and again, he said, is the scholarship-based Lightning Residency, a six-week program

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music community. Among other endeavors, Morant said he maintains low-key residencies at Local’s in Mount Pleasant and Palmetto Brewing Company, and his musicianship is the core component of a recurring music party at King Street Dispensary. This welcome change of pace afforded Morant the opportunity to begin chronicling his one-of-a-kind adventures, insider knowledge and hard-earned wisdom. “After wrestling with the idea of even writing the book at all, I thought of my children being able to walk through the pages of Daddy’s real-life journey, and this became my driving force — to not only write it down, but to deliver my story, with honesty, zest and integrity, so that they could almost see it for themselves.” Even so, laying his life out in book form was surreal, to say the least.

which provides studio space and exhibition opportunities to emerging artists at no cost. “I would like to see if there was a way that we could continue to support our lightning residents after the six weeks are over. And I definitely want to expand our education and outreach. I think that it’s important to be able to show work by historically marginalized communities, and finding new ways to outreach to these different populations, different communities, is highly important.” Just one month into the job, Bunch is open to hearing what needs Redux should respond to: for Charleston artists, especially emerging and under-represented artists, and the downtown community surrounding the space. “This is a very cool place that I wish more people got to experience. Art is this powerful source of healing, expression, coming together. Core to the Redux mission is having a place where everybody can come and feel welcome.” “So many times in the writing process, I had to stop and ask myself, ‘Did this really happen?’ I’m telling you, if not for the fact that I actually lived it, I would not believe my own stories,” Morant said. Given the personal significance of the content, Morant opted to take his time with this project. “It was a slow start. I was basically just working through my notes for the first year plus, and then as I became more comfortable as an author, things intensified, and the next thing you know, three years had passed, and it was time to put it out into the world, come what may.” Now that it’s finally finished, Morant couldn’t be happier about getting The Happy Has Been into people’s hands. “It’s all about sharing my message of happiness and the power of human connection. I always say #leavepeoplesmiling. Share a smile, a moment with others, and watch it multiply.”

“A CHARITABLE PUZZLE” —that’s my impression.

Across 1. “Mamma Mia” features their catalog 5. Item no longer mailed out by Netflix 9. Flower fragment 14. Fruity dessert 15. Ibiza o Mallorca 16. Project, as charm 17. Lunar eclipse sight, sometimes 19. Yorba Linda presidential library subject 20. Alternative to Dollar or Budget 21. Prods into action 23. The ___-Bol man (classic TV ad character) 24. Remote feature that breaks? 30. Admit guilt, with “up” 31. Ctrl-Alt-___ 32. Nutritional guideline letters 33. ___ parmigiana 36. “Pinafore” designation 38. Bolt on a track 40. Writer who gets asked a lot of judgment questions 44. Give a false story 45. Oversized 46. “A Bug’s Life” beat it in the 1998 box office 47. Abbr. at an airport terminal 48. “Dude, Where’s My ___?” 51. Three Stooges blow 53. Doubly polite acknowledgment? 56. Talk or rally preceder 59. Practice piece 60. Brand of vegetable chips 62. Hummus brand 65. Phrase about vibes, or what precedes the first words of the long answers? 68. “Three Coins in the Fountain” fountain 69. Taverna liqueur 70. Actress McClurg of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” 71. Metal for an 11th wedding anniversary 72. Mini-feud 73. ___-do-well (idler) Down 1. Baseball scoreboard words 2. Notable name in pinball machines 3. Comprehensive 4. One of three in a water molecule 5. Badly lit 6. “Equal” start 7. Walks through muck 8. Paddled at camp 9. Part of some old clocks 10. Be