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Hate crimes, judicial reform, education among top 2024 issues South Carolina legislators have hate crimes, education and judicial reform on their minds as they prepare to head into the 2024 session after a year marked by some bipartisan agreement and a lot of polarization.

— and how this might make room for lawsuits against religious organizations. He told the Charleston City Paper that though he supports harsh penalties for violent crime, he questions why some groups, such as the LGBTQ community or anyone harmed by institutional racism — should “get more protection from the law.”

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Lawmakers again will try to pass a hate crimes bill in South Carolina, the only state other than Wyoming without the law. While the S.C. House passed the bill last year, it’s on the docket in the state Senate and is expected to get scrutiny in 2024. House Bill 3014 calls for “an enhanced penalty of certain violent crimes when the offender intentionally selects a victim due to the offender’s belief or perception regarding the victim’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability.” S.C. Rep. Wendell Gilliard, D-Charleston, who has been a staunch advocate for the bill, earlier this year praised bipartisan collaboration among House representatives. “This is a great way not only to honor the nine lives that we lost on June 17, 2015, but to all victims that have fallen because of a hate crime.” S.C. Rep. Jordan Pace, R-Berkeley, said he didn’t think the bill would pass the Senate. He added that he personally voted against the bill because he disagreed with its listing of sex and gender as “separate”

Some lawmakers emphasized the need to support public schools — in particular, by increasing pay for teachers and school personnel such as cafeteria staff. Rep. Chandra Dillard, D-Greenville, said the state must “continue to support public education, specifically the recruitment and retention of teachers.” State Sen. Larry Grooms, R-Berkeley, said a priority of his will be a bill currently sitting in the House. It’s called a “Parental Bill of Rights,” and it would require school officials to tell parents if their student has switched pronouns or is using a different bathroom. Moreover, it would necessitate parental permission for gender-affirming care for minors. In South Carolina, conservatives are also using “parental rights” to censor education materials: A Berkeley County chapter of Moms for Liberty made headlines this year after releasing a proposal to ban 93 books. Rep. J.A. Moore, D-Berkeley, however, said education improvements would not occur as a result of policies targeting a “culturally diverse education.”

A new way to pick judges?

Lawmakers from both parties said judicial reform is a top issue in 2024 — and a bill has already been prefiled to enact various measures. It would, among other things, ensure that two members of the Judicial Merit Selection Committee must be appointed by the South Carolina Bar and that a judicial candidate can’t withdraw their name after the committee has started its investigation.

Abortion may take a back seat in 2024

Despite a six-week abortion ban being passed after a lot of time spent on the issue in 2023, S.C. Sen. Katrina Shealy, R-Lexington, who voted against the bill, and Pace, who voted for it, said they weren’t confident abortion would be a priority during the 2024 session. Pace, however, noted that “as long as babies are getting killed in the womb, it’s going to be a big deal to me.”

Other issues expected in 2024

Other issues expected to be discussed in 2024 include the following: Affordable housing. Dillard said lawmakers will “continue to work on tools that advance affordable housing in our cities and towns, like inclusionary zoning,” and Moore echoed that sentiment, speaking of the lack of affordable housing — in particular, in CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

There are dozens of ways to ring in the new year in Charleston. Whether you’re looking for a rockin’ party with an open bar or a family-friendly event with entertainment, the Holy City’s got it all. Here are just a few of the celebrations happening around town this year. Visit charlestoncitypaper.com for a list of places to eat and drink on New Year’s Eve. The Alley will host its annual all-inclusive New Year’s Eve party for individuals aged 21 and older starting at 9 p.m. Billed as “the most affordable” party in town, tickets cost $85 and include an open bar, Champagne toast, light hors d’oeuvres, silent disco, DJ sets and free bowling and arcade games. Purchase tickets at citypapertickets.com. If you’re looking for something the whole family can enjoy, head to Marion Square from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for an alcohol-free event featuring live music and kids’ entertainment. This event is free to attend. James Island County Park will put on a spectacular fireworks display starting at 8:30 p.m. Arrive early to admire the Holiday Festival of Lights for the last night this season. The fireworks show is free with admission to the festival. Enjoy live performances by local party band The Midnight City during the Wonderland New Year’s Eve Party at Festival Hall. The party kicks off at 8:30 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m. During this 21 and older party, you’ll witness performances by cirque performers such as aerialists and acrobats, enjoy an open bar, experience a balloon drop at midnight and more. Tickets are $205 and available at charlestonwonderland.com. —Samantha Connors

360 million The estimated number of glasses of sparkling wine that Americans consume on New Year’s Eve. Source: WalletHub

January: 1st Congressional District illegally gerrymandered, judges rule A panel of three federal judges ruled in January that South Carolina legislators racially gerrymandered the district’s map in a constitutionally required remapping in 2021. “The movement of over 30,000 African Americans in a single county [Charleston County] from Congressional District No. 1 to Congressional District No. 6 created a stark racial gerrymander in Charleston County,” the judges wrote. The case is now before the U.S. Supreme Court.

February: Haley launches presidential campaign at packed Charleston rally

Kiawah Island resident Nikki Haley, a former S.C. governor and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under President Donald Trump, announced her presidential campaign to try to beat her former boss in

the 2024 presidential race. In the months since, she’s become a real contender seen by many as a more reasonable conservative than frontrunner Trump.

March: Lots of shootings every day In a March cover story, the City Paper drilled into data about gun violence and learned that the county had an average of three gun-related incidents per day in just one month.

April: Fentanyl overdose deaths increasing at startling rate

Illicit fentanyl is taking lives at a startling rate in Charleston County, energizing local public health professionals to say raising awareness that the narcotic can be present in recreational drugs is key to protecting people from a tragic end. Data showed more than a 25% increase in statewide overdose deaths from 2020 to 2021 with Charleston County’s death rate being third highest in the state. In November, senior projects editor Herb Frazier wrote a sad, gripping story about how the scourge of fentanyl is ripping apart family lives.

June: International African American Museum opens

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Hundreds of people peacefully gathered June 24 in two locations to celebrate the dedication of the International African American Museum, a 23-year dream come true for former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr., who spearheaded the project. “This museum that we open today is a gift to our country and a gift to each of us and

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The opening of the International African American Museum drew hundreds of people to celebrate the culmination of 23 years of planning and work our future,” Riley said during the opening ceremony. As a tribute to the hard work over years to bring the museum to fruition, the City Paper published Journeys, a special 48-page tribute and the Lowcountry’s only major publication that welcomed the museum. In a commentary, the newspaper noted how the museum is a really big deal for Charleston: “We are at a historical tipping point. … Now is the perfect time for a museum dedicated to telling generations of stories stemming from the lives of enslaved Africans brutally brought to what became the United States.”

June: In surprise, port pauses major Union Pier project

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Don’t miss these 5 stories from 2023 One way to avoid traffic: Make your own lane. People are still wondering how the elderly Florida driver of a silver Nissan sedan ended up using the walk-bike lane of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge to cross the Cooper River in a novel and unforgettable November traffic mishap.

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community input. The decision was the result of months of pushing by the agency and a corresponding onslaught of negative public feedback on the project’s direction.

June: Charleston Advancement Academy to close

A state charter school district board in January revoked the charter of the troubled Charleston Advancement Academy, a public charter school. In June, the school announced it would permanently close its doors. But that didn’t happen until the end of September when a judge ordered it to close.

July: Lanxess plant leaks spark concerns in Charleston’s Neck area Special projects editor Herb Frazier wrote several stories on the impact of the Lanxess chemical plant and its leaks in the Neck area between Charleston and North Charleston. A November story revealed

September: School board dysfunction, secrecy blasted

Dysfunction among nine elected members of the Charleston County School District Board of Trustees sucked a lot of air out of the area’s news space throughout 2023 with stories about curriculum controversies, the mismanaged hiring of a new superintendent and more. But when the superintendent was put on paid administrative leave in September, complaints about the board, powered by a slim majority backed by the right-wing Moms for Liberty group, skyrocketed. In packed meetings, advocates hollered about dysfunction, secrecy and illegal executive sessions. After the new superintendent left in October and a new board chair was elected, things settled down, but the cauldron is still simmering.

September: ‘Forever chemicals’ in Charleston above proposed drinking water standards

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Reporter Lily Levin reported in September how local drinking water supplies included small amounts of so-called “forever chemicals.” Officials said, however, the water was safe to drink. In October, she reported about high levels of the chemicals in area fish. And in November, she talked with residents about their view of the impact of the chemicals.

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Dysfunction and legally questionable decisions followed the CCSD board of trustees throughout 2023 of the city in nearly 30 years. He also will become the city’s first Black mayor.

November: Cogswell wins nail-biter of runoff to become new Charleston mayor

Former GOP state Rep. William Cogswell got 566 votes more in a tight runoff election of 27,350 votes to wrest the city leadership from two-term incumbent John Tecklenburg. Cogswell promised a new direction for the city. Tecklenburg said November: he continued to be as Burgess runs optimistic about the away with North city as he ever had. Charleston In other Charleston mayor’s race elections, voters Cogswell Former North reelected city council Charleston Police Chief members Keith Waring, Karl Brady, Boyd Reggie Burgess swept Gregg and Ross Appel, the last two of a crowded 10-way field which were unopposed. Newly elected in the city’s mayoral Burgess council members were Jim McBride of election, securing 59% Johns Island and William Tinkler of of votes. He will become the first new mayor West Ashley.

Toilet roll pole graces Charleston’s skyline. In this August story that became a talk of the town, the City Paper highlighted Charleston’s newest eyesore — a 113-foot 5G wireless communications tower that looks like three rolls of toilet paper atop a pole. It slithered into existence without anyone being able to do much about it, thanks to the Federal Communications Commission. ‘Spy’ balloon shuts down Charleston flights for 1.5 hours. As if the sensational double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh wasn’t enough to put South Carolina on the world’s radar of being a home to odd news. Then came the Chinese spy balloon shot down Feb. 4 off the S.C. coast after federal officials shut down air traffic in and out of Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Watch out for the school phone police. This September story by reporter Lily Levin highlighted how some schools are using a magnetized pouch called a Yondr bag to hold phones and block signals during school hours. School officials say Yondr improves instructional time by keeping students off devices. But guess who doesn’t like Yondr bags. Up or down for the Coburg Cow? The City Paper reached deep into its list of sources so you could meet The Caretaker, the guy who makes the decision on whether West Ashley’s famed Coburg Cow on Savannah Highway stays up during storms or comes down to protect it.

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Goose Creek and North Charleston. Drug-induced homicide. One bill currently in the House Judiciary Committee proposes a penalty for “drug-based homicide,” which would allow the state to consider a homicide charge for people who, knowingly or not, supply fentanyl or a schedule one substance used in an overdose. Though the bill passed the Senate nearly unanimously, public health and harm reduction advocates have noted that it does not decrease overdose deaths and is an “inhumane” method of confronting the opioid epidemic. Mental health. Rep. Spencer Wetmore, D-Charleston, explained that mental health for children would be an important personal priority: “Our teachers want to teach, which means we must fund more support and services for students who need them.” She said the state could accomplish this task through grant funding from accredited nonprofits, which would keep costs conservative and reasonable. Dillard also expressed the need for the state to solicit more 988 suicide and crisis lifeline funding from the federal government. Constitutional carry. Grooms said in the new year, he’ll work toward striking the permit requirement to carry a weapon on public premises. Current law mandates a permit based on the owner’s age, training and background check status. According to Grooms, removal of this requirement to enact what’s known as constitutional carry would “restrict governmental interference on an individual’s right to self-defense.” Economic development. Sen. Sean Bennett, R-Dorchester, told the City Paper that one of his priorities would be to “continue to improve workforce development with a focus on increasing the labor participation rate. … While enjoying a very low unemployment rate, more and more citizens are either choosing not to enter the workforce or are unable.” Infrastructure. Given the amount of growth that South Carolina — and in particular, the Lowcountry — is experiencing, Charleston-area legislators also say they are looking to invest more in funding roads and projects to confront increased flooding. Medical marijuana. According to Shealy, medical marijuana will be a top priority of the session, but Pace said it depends on whether Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, who has been the main champion of the legislation, continues to push it. Pace noted that it was a “pretty conservative bill” with a variety of stipulations he felt were reasonable. Artificial intelligence (AI). Moore said AI will take the driver’s seat of his agenda, especially because it doesn’t seem to be a top priority for his coworkers. He expressed the importance of monitoring AI given its rapid, unprecedented acceleration, noting his perspective as a board member of a tech nonprofit. “We need a better understanding of where artificial intelligence is going.”

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An excerpt from a Dec. 9 Charleston police report: “For the last three years, the streets and parking lots of the Upper King Street area have been routinely plagued with many documented and repeated criminal offenses including but not limited to alcohol infractions, illicit substance possession, and weapons law violations.” It’s worth noting the report was for an open-container violation.

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t won’t be long before Charleston and North Charleston, two of the three largest cities in South Carolina, have new leaders. So now as 2023 winds down, we should send a big, hearty thanks to two elected officials who have led these communities — John Tecklenburg for eight years in Charleston and Keith Summey for 29 years in North Charleston. Without their leadership, both cities would not be what they’ve become. Tecklenburg deserves a lot of credit for how he kick-started his tenure in 2016. He quickly brought people, organizations and money to provide emergency help to people facing homelessness. As he outlined last week in his first interview after he lost a runoff election, “What we’ve developed are Tecklenburg 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.” Thousands have received aid — and a place to live. Tecklenburg also deserves credit for pushing the city to deal with challenges from rising waters by finding funding and pushing infrastructure drainage projects all over. Under his tenure, the city also built parks and passed a $70 million

referendum to pay for more of them. To top it off, the city is finally under contract to realize a dream — a safe walk-bike bridge over the Ashley River. In North Charleston, Summey has been helping people for almost four times as long, guiding a city that has grown to more than 118,000 people and now leads the state in retail sales. During his tenure, the police and fire departments have become more professional and, like in Charleston, there have been big investments in parks and recreation. North Charleston also landed Boeing, opened Tanger Outlets, built Riverfront Park and finally has a plan for a downtown waterfront. “One of the greatest blessings that I have is when I ride around Park Circle, and I see a couple of hundred kids on Summey the playground — see them out there playing,” he said recently. “That has not happened in Park Circle in a long time. And so I think it’s a culmination of everything.” So thank you, John Tecklenburg and Keith Summey. And to our two incoming mayors — William Cogswell in Charleston and Reggie Burgess in North Charleston: Let their examples guide your service — and give them a call every now and then for some advice.

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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South Carolina juries may assign financial responsibility to compensate the injured only to those listed on the jury form. But what if all at-fault parties aren’t on it? The answer is: The legislature has said it doesn’t matter. The jury must account for 100% of fault, but only to those listed on the form, no matter their degree of fault. We disagree, and it’s costing all of you. We call on the legislature to close these doors of injustice, then re-open them to transparency, accountability and responsibility so the jury can properly perform its constitutionally mandated duty. Here’s how the injury lawsuit game is played. The first move in lawyers’ vehicle accident playbook is to find out how much insurance might be on the table and who’s got it. They calculate percentages of fault amongst all the parties. Then they strategically choose who to ignore, who to sue and who to settle-out, releasing them and shifting their fault to others. The end game is to single-out and shift fault to the “deepest pocket.” Once that judgment-stacking accumulates to 50% or more, that party can be held liable for the rest. This process is abusive and a burden, forcing too many out-of-pocket and insurance payouts by vulnerable defendants. To worsen the threat and add leverage, increasingly, commercial vehicle operators face skyrocketing demands over the fear that a crafty fee-driven trial lawyer can inflame a jury into awarding a nuclear verdict. Business trucking is mandated to carry high levels of Insurance coverage, insurance. Most carry more because servicing industrial and consumer demand via public highways is arguably pricing and risk the riskiest, but most essential of all economic endeavors. management Insurance exists to provide compensation when mistakes or failures occur. But it’s unsustainable have become too to expect the “supply chain” to shoulder the fault or misfortunes of others — worse, to provide jackpots for unpredictable. victims and windfalls for lawyers. Insurance coverage, pricing and risk management have become too unpredictable. The market is roiling with companies leaving or limiting coverage and pricing — in this uncertainty across all lines, consumer and commercial. With every movement, each link in a product or service’s supply chain adds this insidious additional compounding cost. This predicament was ruled into law by a progressive-minded 1991 state Supreme Court and lingers due to flawed 2005 “compromise” legislation. In 2017, a different set of justices split over the bill’s intent and technicalities, but seemed to imply the status quo isn’t necessarily good, fair public policy. This time they deferred to the legislature to clarify and close the defective process. Senate Bill 533, the “S.C. Justice Act,” would answer that challenge by bringing accountability to the public record so juries can dispatch justice without prejudice via a complete jury form listing all at-fault parties. Its sponsors include the Senate’s president, its majority leader, every committee chairman but one, and a brave no-nonsense, non-lawyer Democrat. A majority sponsors. However, entrenched interests threaten to filibuster. They would stifle the state’s legislative agenda to block this critical reform. Our modern, complex, interconnected economy needs attorneys. But the current system is wickedly unfair and perversely incentivizes the monetization of mistakes. Rick Todd is Inaction has provoked a crisis for some and a slow but intensifying burn president and for others simply due to the nature of their operations. Certainly, a vicious CEO of the confrontational cycle for all. No conservative can call this responsible. No S.C. Trucking liberal can call this justice. Association, Our Senate must resolve to cure this specific injustice immediately which is based upon convening in January by adopting fair-share doctrines like our sister in Columbia. states. This will help preserve South Carolinians’ names on the doors of businesses and vehicles, and level not only our courtrooms, but the competitive playing field. Then, they owe a study of the whole “system.” We have a new slogan: “Nothing Without Trucking.” And there is nothing our legislature can do in 2024 that will have a more positive impact on public trust and social inflation than to “Fix the Jury Form.”

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Polar Plunge party Kick off the New Year with a splash at BLU’s Polar Plunge Party on Folly Beach. Whether you’re daring enough to take the plunge or prefer to cheer from the sidelines, join others for an exhilarating day filled with food, drinks and live music. Relish in a fresh oyster roast and New Year’s Day special food offerings. Jan. 1. 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Menu prices vary. BLU Beach Bar and Grill. 1 Center St. Folly Beach. blufollybeach.com/event/polar-plunge

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Noon Year’s Eve! Join the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry for a Noon Year’s Eve event this weekend. The Museum will have a festive morning, culminating in a noon ball drop and juice box toast. Activities are free with paid admission to the museum, and the outside ball drop on the alley is a free, walk-up event — no pre-registration required. While you’re there, take some time to explore the museum, which features free monthly programs and boasts hands-on exhibits and learning opportunities for kids of all ages. Dec. 30. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15/general admission. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry. 25 Ann St. Downtown. explorecml.org SATURDAY

Well Hung Vineyard Year-End Drag Brunch Hit Well Hung Vineyard for a wicked brunch extravaganza like no other. Prepare to be dazzled by the mesmerizing performances of talented drag queens and kings. Hosted by Charleston Pride’s Taylor Knight Addams St. James, the event includes featured performers Dorea Saunders from America’s Got Talent and Buff Faye, former National Entertainer of the Year. Dec. 30. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10/dining room seating. Well Hung Vineyard. 49 Market St. Downtown. wellhungvineyard.com SUNDAY

NYE bar crawl 2024 Say hello to 2024 in style. Experience the best bars that Charleston has to offer — all in one epic New Year’s Eve crawl. Go around for Champagne toasts, watch the televised ball drop in Times Square and listen to the best music across all of Charleston’s hottest venues. Enjoy drink specials all night. This event is for individuals ages 21 and older. Dec. 31. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. $20/person. John King Dueling Piano. 428 King St. Downtown. johnkinggrill.com SUNDAY

Folly Beach Fireworks and Flip-Flop Drop Ring in the new year the Folly Beach way with a fireworks show and flip-flop drop. First, enjoy a family-friendly fireworks show on the beach. Then, gather around the giant pair of sparkly flip-flops on Center Street, and watch them descend to mark the new year. Afterward, check out local bars and restaurants for food and drink specials and live music. Dec. 31. Events start at 7 p.m. Free to attend. Center Street. Folly Beach. visitfolly.com/flip-flop-drop

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Cold brew from Sightsee coffee shop (left) and Husk’s savory beignet (right) are just two of the food and drink items that stuck out to our staff and writers this year

Our best bites and sips of 2023 By City Paper Staff It’s hard not to have a good meal out in Charleston. From indulgent fine dining restaurants to delightful little coffee shops, the city spoils its residents with good food and drinks. We polled our staffers and writers for their best bites and sips of the year. Here’s what stood out:

Ruta Smith, photographer

Shrimp ceviche at Pink Cactus The shrimp ceviche on crispy tostadas at Pink Cactus is so good! Every bite is perfect and has a spicy kick to it. Bexley surfboard at Bexley Fish & Raw Bar Bexley in Summerville has a Bexley surfboard, which is a great choice for the price. It’s loaded with great little snacks. I love sitting at the bar, and the service, food and team there is superb.

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Double cheeseburger from Tully’s Tully’s operates from the window on the side of the Music Farm, normally on the weekend, which is the perfect time for a late-night burger. A messy smash burger, hot fries and a cold beer is the perfect meal to end a work day or to start weekend shenanigans. Its location is the perfect spot for people watching, too: You’ll see hundreds of people enjoying the Charleston nightlife at nearby Music Farm, Share House across the street, Dudley’s up the road and even just the crowds of (intoxicated) humans strolling up and down King Street. Cold brew from Sightsee If Sightsee isn’t in your coffee shop rotation yet, you’re

missing out. The cold brew at the little house on Line Street is cold (of course) with chocolatey notes and a natural sweetness for a balanced brew. It’s the perfect cup to either enjoy slowly while reading a book out on the patio or to chug right before getting to work to start your day. Chocolate chip cookie from Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop There’s just something about a delicious chocolate cookie that fills you with childhood wonder, and the cookie from Welton’s never fails to do the job. Maybe it’s the soft, crumbly texture of the cookie, the richness of the chocolate or that hint of salt contrasted with the sugar. Who knew something as simple as a chocolate chip cookie can have so much complexity?

Chloe Hogan, arts editor

White chocolate mousse from Sorghum and Salt Sorghum and Salt has been the go-to spot in my family for birthdays, anniversaries and other big celebrations because of its incredible options for both plant-based eaters (like my sisters and I) and more traditional foodies (my parents). The vegan chef’s tasting menu is hands-down the best vegan meal in Charleston. Each dish showcases the diversity of texture, color and flavor that plants can offer. And as my fellow vegans know all too well, “would you like to see a dessert menu?” is a question I’ve learned to automatically say no to. But at Sorghum and Salt, a most divine dairyfree option exists — and it’s like nothing you’ve ever tasted. Lemony, white chocolate mousse melts in your mouth, contrasted with salty popcorn powder and pistachios. Plant-based or not, this celebratory dessert is an absolute must try. Pussy Galore from Faculty Lounge There’s a certain sexy speakeasy atmosphere at the low-key, Huger Street bar, Faculty Lounge. Outside its red door, you must ring the bell before you’re allowed to enter. You’ll find a menu of carefully crafted cocktails with just as carefully crafted names, and my favorite sip of 2023 is no exception. The “Pussy Galore” combines your choice of liquor (tequila

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Writer and chef Amethyst Ganaway said the chicken suya from Bintü was the best thing she ate all year for me, please) with spicy chili pepper-infused celery juice. The drink is served in a coupe glass with three seductive and salty olives. I highly recommend you sip on one with a lover in the bar’s dim and romantic light.

Connelly Hardaway, cuisine editor

Prophet Coffee’s coconut cold brew Before opening its brick-and-mortar shop on Spruill Avenue this fall, Prophet Coffee was serving up hot and cold coffee beverages from its sprinter van’s window in the parking lot next to Nippitaty Distillery. On a hot spring day, I sipped my first coconut cold brew from the spot and knew we were in for a long love affair. Just sweet enough, the cold brew hits all

King BBQ’s moo shu pork (paired with a Shimmy Shimmy Ya) While I’m bound and determined to try everything on King BBQ’s menu, it’s hard to order something other than the moo shu chopped smoked pork when it’s so damn good. As Eater editor Erin Perkins wrote about King BBQ earlier this year: “Restaurateurs Shuai and Corrie Wang have a way of taking a well-worn idea and introducing a fresh touch that, for some reason, no one else is doing, and creating a spark.” Touché. And while King BBQ features plenty of good eats, its cocktail list is also pretty spectacular. Bar manager Amy Kallicragas created a martini she actually wanted to drink and ended up with one I really want to drink, too. Made with vodka, nori brine, dry vermouth and pickled hot pepper, this take on a classic martini is served over crushed ice which hits a refreshing note after all that spice. Husk Bar’s beignet Husk Bar had me at “savory beignet,” and chef Ray England’s creation is the perfect bite (or two). Made with country ham and creamy cheese, the pocket of delight pairs best with, well, any of the bar’s creative cocktails.

Amethyst Ganaway, cuisine writer

Chicken suya from Bintü Atelier The chicken suya from Bintü Atelier was probably one of the best things I’ve had all year. There isn’t a single thing on the menu that I don’t try or haven’t had, but the suya really brings in many of the flavors of West Africa in a bite. The crunchy peanuts, the hints of smoke and spice and the tender meat equal perfection.

Gabriela Capestany, cuisine writer

Smoked curry at Chubby Fish My return to the city was marked by the consistency and deliciousness of this dish. Three years ago, this was without a doubt one of my favorite things to order at Chubby Fish, and after moving back to Charleston from Hawaii this year, I can say that it tastes exactly how I remember: complex, savory, fresh and unlike anything you can find at any other restaurant in Charleston. Pre- or post-movie cocktails at Bar George My partner and I love independent movie theaters, and most weekends you can find us at the Terrace Theater on James Island. Bar George has been our favorite spot to enjoy a drink and recap the film we just watched. Its menu has a great variety of tiki-ish cocktails (something I have greatly missed since moving from Hawaii) at truly reasonable prices for how much of a punch they pack. The Cuttin’ Tais is a great introduction to balanced, boozy tiki cocktails, but try to grab the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Painkiller before it’s rotated off the menu.

A la carte Where to ring in the New Year Head to Azur for a French-inspired New Year’s Eve dinner with six courses ($85 per guest) from chef Dominique Chantepie. Dishes include foie gras, coq au vin and homemade apple tatin. Tickets include a glass of Champagne. Reservations can be made online at resy.com. We’d be remiss to leave out a party at Uptown Social where you can drink and dance, yes, but also nosh on pizza from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets start at $100 and can be purchased online. Tickets include an open bar, music from local DJs and that aforementioned ‘za. Revival hosts a five-course tasting menu ($125 per guest) with the option to add wine pairings ($75) this New Year’s Eve. Dishes include gnocchi, beef wellington and chocolate orange torte. Book your dinner online at revivalcharleston.com — and stick around for the Vendue’s rooftop New Year’s Eve party, free to attend with dinner reservations. Charleston Grill chef de cuisine Suzy Castelloe has created a special tasting menu for this New Year’s Eve celebration. Adult tickets are $195 and kids younger than 12 are $75. Book online now at charlestonplace.com. Vivian Howard’s Lenoir hosts a three-course New Year’s Eve meal (with optional wine pairings), featuring dishes like caviar hash browns and baked lobster. Reserve your table online at opentable.com. Sorelle hosts a New Year’s Eve party starting at 9 p.m., with dancing (of course), passed canapes and beer, wine and cocktails. Tickets start at $175 and can be purchased online at sorellecharleston.com. The Ryder Hotel hosts a New Year’s Eve bash in its recently opened courtyard and bar, The Backyard. Enjoy live music from DJ Bekstar, as well as Champagne specials, bites and inventive cocktails. Tickets start at $125 and include an open bar, passed canapes and live entertainment (hello, ball drop.) Tickets can be purchased online at theryderhotel.com. —Connelly Hardaway

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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,

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

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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,

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.

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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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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

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Case Number: 2023-CP-10-04978 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

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. Isl Ryan C. Andrews, Esq. 222 W. Coleman Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 936-6680 (p) ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina Dated: December 5, 2023

MORE CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE 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

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.

Camille Gance Household items

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.

Ashley Coaxum bunk bed and clothes

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. 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

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Facility 1: 1108 Stockade Ln. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 01/09/2023 10:00 AM Carolyn Woods Household items Carlito King Personal Items LaTrina Jenkins Household items Mike Stewart Personal Items Facility 2: 1904 Hwy 17 N. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 01/09/2023 10:15 AM

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Jessee Strack Boxes, household items Facility 3: 1640 James Nelson Rd Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 01/09/2023 10:20 AM Renee Williams Household items Valerie Petrie Household items Valarie Petrie Household items Facility 4: 1117 Bowman Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 01/09/2023 10:25 AM Mike Hess Household items Ashley Davis Personal Items Facility 5 1471 Center St Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 01/09/2023 10:30 AM John Barnes Office Furn/Machines/Equip. Facility 6: 1514 Mathis Ferry Rd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 01/09/2023 10:35 AM

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

Household Goods/Furniture, TV/ Stereo Equipment

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 10:15 AM

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.

Sonya Jackson Luggage, suitcases, pictures Davon Roby Mattress boxes clothes Crystal Jackson Totes, clothes, personal items Iris Gregory Furniture and Household Goods, King bedroom, Dining set, queen set, dresser, washer, Dryer, boxes, c Melissa Calhoun Boxes, totes,tv,bookshelves, dishes, movies Iris Gregory Queen bed set, 3 tvs, couch

Lana Colombo Household Goods/Furniture

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Facility 14 6941 Rivers Ave North Charleston, SC 29406 01/09/2024 12:30 PM

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Kaylen Backus Household items Darneisha Reynolds Queen size bedroom set, some boxes and a livingroom set

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Michael Lockwood Clothes, two bikes, shoes

Norman Gray Household Goods/Furniture

Krystal Stepp Clothes

Facility 7 1426 Hwy 17 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 01/09/2023 10:40 AM

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Camille Gance Household items

Brittany Prince Full & twin beds, boxes, tv’s

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Michon Steele Bags clothes

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Facility 15 5146 Ashley Phosphate Rd North Charleston, SC 29420 01/09/2024 12:00 PM

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

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

Chad Johnson Apartment

Sequoia Holmes Furniture, clothing and appliances

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Kenneth Ballard Furniture

John Taber Household goods

Janelle Smith 2 queen beds totes TV’s

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Ronnette Nelson Household goods and furniture

Sue Murner Unknown

Vincent Hamilton Boxes, furniture and appliances

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Lamarkeis Forrest 1 bedroom with boxes and totes

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

Rajuan Jenkins Clothing and furniture

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

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Facility 4: 1540 Meeting Street Rd Charleston, SC 29405 1/09/2024 1:00 PM

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Lashenda Floyd Household Goods/Furniture, TV/Stereo Equipment, Tools/ Appliances

Dylan Sanderson Clothes, tools

Professional Auto Detailing/ Derrick Whaley 8x14 Flat trailer with winch Mattie Nesmith Household Items

Terry Dais-Pasley Furniture, boxes, bags, accessories

Bre’Yanna Smith

Monica Pender Household Items Kiosha Hymes Furniture and Household Goods Facility 2: 2118 Heriot St. Charleston, SC 29403 1/09/2024 12:15 PM LaTasha Johnson king bed washer dryer dressers couch loveseat coffee table end table

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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

Charles Way Clothes, decorating, and pictures

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

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Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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 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.

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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

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.

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)

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.

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.

7641 Selma Street North Charleston, SC 29420 TMS# 484-10-00-051

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. 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

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 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 Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale Case No. 2022-CP-10-02193 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 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) 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 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. 8781 Tigershark Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406 TMS# 486-15-00-209 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.

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 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.; 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,

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) C/A NO: 2023-CP-10-05624 DEFICIENCY WAIVED TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Hutchens Law Firm LLP, P.O. Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise

appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. 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. NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina, on November 15, 2023. 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 DEFAULT AND INTENT TO SELL 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 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,

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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 12/23/23. (770) 508-8582 Meredith@oldmanoysters.com

Master’s Sale Case No.: 2023CP1001476

Classifieds 12.29.2023

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

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

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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

Case No: 20230322950221

Ronald C. Scott (803) 252-3340

Master’s Sale 2023-CP-10-03425

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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

Master’s Sale 2023-CP-10-02817

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,

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

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.

Ronald C. Scott (803) 252-3340

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY William S. Koehler, Esquire Albertelli Law 1201 Main Street Suite 1450 Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: (803) 828-0880

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

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PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

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

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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

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

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

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. 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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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

NOTICE OF SALE (Deficiency Waived) BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: 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

COPYRIGHT NOTICE FOR THE STRAW AND ESTATE. This copyright notice informs the potential user of the name (ZAIDA RIVERA) any misspellings, abbreviations, any and all derivatives of that is intended as pertaining to me, (weeping-willow ata 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

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buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear. TMS No. : 334-00-00-120 NOTICE NISI

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL CASE NO.: 2023-CP-10-06113 BARNEY GAILLIARD, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN DOE, and MARY ROE, being fictitious names used to designate the unknown heirs at law distributes, devisees, legatees, widow, widowers, successors and assigns, if any, of THOMAS PRIOLEAU, (deceased) and the following deceased individuals: MARY SMALLS PRIOLEAU, PHYLLIS PRIOLEAU, LUCY PRIOLEAU, PRINCE PRIOLEAU, PAUL PRIOLEAU, EMILY PRIOLEAU, HENRY PRIOLEAU, JOHN PRIOLEAU, MARY PRIOLEAU, ANNABELLE PRIOLEAU, JACOB PRIOLEAU, FLORENCE P. GAILLIARD, ELIAS GAILLARD, CHARLES B. GAILLIARD, JACOB PRIOLEAU, REBECCA PRIOLEAU SAMUEL PRIOLEAU, CELESTINE WHALEY RICHARDSON, JOSEPH WHALEY, ISAAC RICHARDSON, THOMAS WHALEY, SR., DANIEL WHALEY, and all other persons unknown claiming by, through or under them or having or claiming any interest in the real estate described in Complaint, whether infants, incompetents, insane persons under any other disability, Defendants. SUMMONS (Quiet Title Action) TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, located at 1847 Ashley River Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said Complaint. LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is now pending in the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Charleston, which action was brought by the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendants to determine the rightful owner of the below described real estate. That the premises affected by this action is located within the County and State aforesaid and is more particularly described as follows: All that piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 8-C on a plat entitled “PLAT SHOWING THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 8 INTO LOTS 8-A, 8-B, 8-C, 8-D & 8-E, LOCATED ON JAMES ISLAND CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA” which plat was made by George A.Z. Johnson, Jr., Inc., dated February 26, 1990, revised March 22, 1990 and July 9, 1990 and recorded in the ROD Office for Charleston County in Plat Book CE at page 40; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions,

TO: THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plaintiff has applied to the Court for appointment of a suitable person as Guardian ad Litem for all unknown and known Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability, and said appointment shall become final unless such Defendants, or anyone in their behalf, within thirty (30) days of the service of this Notice, shall procure to be appointed a Guardian ad Litem for them. NOTICE OF FILING TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Complaint, Lis Pendens and Notice Nisi were filed on December 18, 2023 in the Office of the Clerk of Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, South Carolina. FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that Kelvin M. Huger, Esquire of 27 Gamecock Avenue, Suite 200, Charleston, S.C. 29407, has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston County, dated the 19th day of December, 2023 and the said appointment shall become absolute thirty (30) days after the final publication of this Notice, unless such Defendants, or anyone in their behalf, shall procure a proper person to be appointed as Guardian ad Litem for them within (30) days after the final publication of this Notice. /s/ Arthur C. McFarland Attorney for Plaintiff 1847 Ashley River Road, Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29407 843.763-3900 E-mail: Cecilesq@aol.com Charleston, S.C. December 18, 2023

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, 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.

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Charleston’s art scene changed for the better in 2023 By Chloe Hogan The landscape of our local art scene is growing and changing for the better: In 2023, Charleston arts organizations and individuals boldly created more opportunities for creatives to make and show work. Plus, we’ve heard from new voices, both on the stage and behind the curtain. This year saw the creation of new artistic offerings, plus the expansion and improvement of those that already work to make our town more beautiful. In 2023, the Charleston City Paper profiled established and emerging artists of all ages and reported on artistic organizations’ anniversary celebrations, new programs and foundational shakeups. To refresh your memory, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite moments and changes of Charleston’s art scene in 2023. Here’s to another year of artistic growth in the Holy City!

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New visual art offerings

In March, the Charleston art community was invited to the unveiling of world-famous digital artist Beeple’s new massive studio space in a Daniel Island warehouse off Clements Ferry Road. Since then, Beeple has hosted events at the space, including an April party in collaboration with the Gibbes Museum. The party was part of the museum’s annual, week-long celebration of the visual arts, Art Charleston, which launched in 2022 and saw great success in 2023. Over the summer, the College of Charleston hosted its first studio art immersion program for high school and rising college students. Led by professor and multimedia artist Cristina Victor, the program exposes young students to studio art as a discipline and a way to immerse themselves in project-based learning. This year saw the continuation of another exciting program for young artists: the Lightning Residency at Redux Contemporary Art Center. Since its start in June 2022, selected emerging artists

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The pop-up Gap Gallery hosted a group exhibition at Redux Contemporary Art Center to kick off Piccolo Spoleto this year are awarded a six-week, scholarship-based residency and exhibition, an exciting and rare offering in the state. Redux also saw a change in leadership this year: After an extensive search this summer, the organization welcomed new executive director Allan Bunch with an announcement at its annual auction in November. And in response to the lack of local gallery spaces that accept work by emerging

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Local comedian Josh Bates will open a new comedy bar, Wit’s End, in North Charleston in 2024

artists, art-loving individuals are making their own pop-up gallery experiences: Marie Carldous hosts the itinerant Gap Gallery, while Tim McManus celebrates art openings at his King Street space, Hed Hi Studio. Plus, there’s the newly announced Changeling Gallery by curator Minna Heaton.

More comedy, theater, drag

Charleston comedians agree the comedy scene here tends to ebb and flow, but this year marked an undeniably exciting moment. Rip City, the Saturday Night Liveinspired sketch comedy show has made locals laugh at monthly performances hosted at various venues since its return to the stage in late 2022. And stand-up comedians, once frustrated by the lack of open mics around town, have curated their own events — now Charleston enjoys a bustling comedy scene. North Charleston-based comic Josh Bates is taking it a step further, opening brand-new comedy bar Wit’s End on Rivers Avenue early next year. Queer-led theater company The Void, a group defined by intimate shows tackling subversive material, wrapped up its first season in 2023. And the Charleston Gaillard Center celebrated the production of its debut in-house theatrical production Finding Freedom: The Story of Robert Smalls, directed by JaMeeka Holloway.

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Golden Gate was one of three productions queer-led theater company The Void produced in its first season During opening night, Holloway was named the Gaillard’s 2023-2024 artistin-residence, following in the footsteps of Marcus Amaker and Charlton Singleton. In 2023, Charleston’s drag entertainment scene offered shows, brunches and bingo from at least a dozen local establishments, CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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Creativity, music, pleasure celebrated in 2023

Enter the Pour House mural competition Charleston Pour House and Redux Contemporary Art Center have come together to host the 21st annual Pour House mural competition. Local artists create large-scale murals and compete for a grand prize, which includes $500, one year of free Pour House shows and a free Redux art class. Artists must submit samples of an original proposed mural design now through Jan 5. A panel of Pour House and Redux staff will select artists to create murals from Jan. 19 through Feb. 2. Submit your mural proposal at linktr.ee/chspourhouse.

By Andy Brack The creativity and pleasure bubbling from local bands sent music lovers to clubs and performance halls in droves in 2023 to enjoy a post-pandemic year of tunes. At the top of the list of highlights was the 2023 City Paper Music Awards, which featured 17 talented winning performers and professionals ranging from Grayson Little (Male Singer-Songwriter of the Year) to Song of the Year winner Caryn Egan, who also won Female Singer-Songwriter of the Year. Keep in mind, too, these major Lowcountry music stories of 2023 in a musical trip down memory lane:

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Charleston’s acclaimed Lowcountry Gullah band Ranky Tanky earned its second Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album for a live album. The band recorded the album during its April 2022 performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. “It’s a testament to our live performances — we put out our all in all,” singer Quiana Parler told the Charleston City Paper. “We leave it on the stage. We never tried to recreate a moment that we’ve done previously.”

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Lowcountry Gullah band Ranky Tanky received its second Grammy Award in 2023 for Best Regional Roots Music Album for its live recording of a 2022 performance

May: Spoleto, Piccolo Spoleto have great seasons

Thanks to a partnership with talented arts journalism graduate students at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, the City Paper published more than 70 stories, reviews and photo essays of the 17-day explosion of music and arts during the 2023 Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto seasons.

June: Charleston jazz played a big role nationally

In a special issue celebrating the opening of the International African American Museum, former staffer Chelsea Grinstead explored the importance of early Charleston musicians to America’s jazz scene. She wrote, “Charleston played a fundamental role in the formation of American jazz music, yet the story is not often told in the same breath as New Orleans, Chicago or New York. Holy City jazz musicians and industry professionals illustrate the importance of our city’s contribution to the genre throughout the 20th century.” Rūta Smith file photo

June: One-of-a-kind opera premieres in Charleston

Holy City Arts and Lyric Opera offered a Charleston’s Holy City Arts and Lyric performance of As One, which explores Opera brought the famous chamber opera a transgender woman’s identity As One to the Queen Street Playhouse. It

explored the story of a transgender woman named Hannah as told through the voices of Hannah Before and Hannah After and a simple yet evocative string quartet, Grinstead wrote.

August: The fundamental colors of rock band Susto

In a year marked by lots of new albums by area groups, the latest recording from longtime Charleston indie rock act Susto stood out. Grinstead observed the album My Entire Life “feels like releasing a deep sigh of relief after a long journey.”

August: Edisto Island bass player honored for music contributions

South Carolina paid a long-overdue tribute to legendary bass player James Jamerson of Edisto Island by naming the intersection at S.C. Highway 174 and Steamboat Landing Road in his honor. Jamerson, an Edisto native who died in 1983, had a distinctive one-finger style of playing the bass guitar that powered the soulful low end for a string of familiar Motown hits. He played with the Funk Brothers, an ensemble of studio musicians whose uncredited rhythms made household names out of the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

Catch HADESTOWN at the North Charleston PAC The Tony and Grammy awards-winning musical HADESTOWN travels to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center Jan. 2 through Jan. 7. The story intertwines two mythic tales of love — Orpheus and Eurydice; King Hades and Persephone — and through music and poetic writing, explores themes of industry versus nature, doubt amidst faith and fear against love. The performance brings together a talented ensemble of actors, dancers and singers with tickets starting at $37 at northcharlestonpac.com.

Ring in the New Year at Music Farm TAUK Moore is the result of a creative collaboration between the Charlestonbased instrumental quartet TAUK and powerhouse vocalist Kanika Moore. The genre-blurring musical experience will combine ethereal jazz, scorching funk, gritty rock and danceable electronica. Sexbruise?, a Charlestonbased group who calls themselves a “satirical pop band,” will open the show. Tickets are $30 to $40 for the 9 p.m. Dec. 31 show. —Chloe Hogan

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You don’t have to be a night owl to ring in the new year at the S.C. Aquarium’s family friendly party from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec 31. A DJ will spin party tunes while guests enjoy complimentary face painting, a stilt walker and a special ball drop — all before bedtime. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $35 for adults and $29.95 for children older than 5. Kids younger than 5 get in for free.

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including Deco Nightclub and the Lucky Luchador downtown, Tin Roof in West Ashley and North Charleston’s Madra Rua Irish Pub and Holy City Brewing. PURE Theatre continued its mission of producing work that inspires thought and ignites dialogue. This season was focused on American identity and supported the creation of new works in the PURE Theatre lab, including one of its most popular plays this fall, Atwater, written by Charleston native Fred Thompson. In October, PURE hosted Midlife Monologues, a theatrical showcase which brought together essayists, poets, actors and artists on one stage to shine a light on the challenges and joys of a woman’s life.

Continued success, anniversary celebrations

In June, The International African American Museum (IAAM) officially opened to the public after over 20 years of planning. Located at the historically sacred site of Gadsden’s Wharf, IAAM’s nine distinct galleries demonstrate how enslaved

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the Supremes and Smokey Robinson, special projects editor Herb Frazier wrote.

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Ohm Radio is Charleston’s first community-supported, commercialfree local radio station and free Africans shaped economic, political and cultural development throughout the nation and beyond. The museum’s special exhibition gallery saw its first solo exhibition this fall: Charleston visual artist Fletcher

Williams III’s When it Rains, It Shines. With the shared July premiere of two blockbuster films Barbie and Oppenheimer, James Island’s Terrace Theater celebrated its busiest day in 25 years of business. Locally produced Ohm Radio, which marked eight years on air this August, saw continued success, coming a long way from its start as a small group of people with a big dream. It wouldn’t be a year of art in Charleston without Spoleto Festival USA. In 2022, the festival welcomed its first new director in 35 years, Mena Mark Hanna. Ahead of the 2023 festival, he told the City Paper a main goal for his tenure is to develop new works and find new ways to engage even outside of the 17-day festival period. That goal is already coming to fruition: In 2024, Spoleto will offer a new full-length chamber opera, Ruinous Gods, which is co-produced and co-commissioned by Spoleto Festival USA. It will explore “how mass displacement triggers profound psychological trauma among its youngest sufferers.” Thank you for supporting the City Paper and our arts coverage this year. Do you have an artistic project in 2024 that we should know about? Tell us! chloe@charlestoncitypaper.com.

pointed when he was not our waiter.”

November: Charleston musicians create song to support local percussionist Castillo Charleston’s tight-knit music community

September: How I realized my dad’s started fundraisers to help medical bills of friend Jimmy (Buffett) was famous jazz percussionist Gino Castillo, diagnosed In a column mixing heartwarming and heartbreaking memories, college student Lucy Dixon of James Island wrote how Margaritaville star Jimmy Buffett was always part of her life as she grew into adulthood — even though she didn’t initially understand how big of a deal he was. She brought a smile to many readers saddened by Buffett’s death with these three sentences: “Once on a trip to Myrtle Beach, we stopped at the only restaurant with a passing food grade. ‘This is Margaritaville, Jimmy’s restaurant,’ my mom said. I wasn’t aware Jimmy worked in a restaurant, and I was sorely disap-

in 2023 with leukemia. In a touching story, City Paper intern Mary Martha Beard also outlined how a group of local musicians released a song called “Holy City Bossa” to encourage people to donate to Castillo’s cause. As of Dec. 20, more than 600 people contributed $64,000 to one GoFundMe campaign (gofundme.com/f/help-ginofight-leukemia). To review more than 130 music-related stories published by the City Paper in 2023, follow this link: charlestoncitypaper.com/category/ musicclubs.

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Local residents and musicians banded together to support jazz percussionist Gino Castillo, who is battling leukemia

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