Charleston City Paper 04/05/2024 - 27.36

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The Rundown

PK45 takes off April 10

The 45th iteration of PechaKucha

— the fast-paced slideshow of inspirations, hopes and dreams of Charleston-area creatives — will feature eight people during its April 10 show at Charleston Music Hall:

• Lynnette White, director of The Plantation Singers

• Kevin Taylor, artist

• Eden Fonvielle and Noodle McDoodle, The V-Tones

• Camille Lowman, actor

• Bruise Wayne, graphic artist

• Mike East, president of TTS Studios

Mount Pleasant environmental plan extended to include homes

By Herb Frazier

Five years after launching an innovative plan to limit the environmental effect of commercial development, Mount Pleasant is expanding to techniques that homeowners can follow to be energy-efficient and nature-friendly.

The town is in the early stages of a voluntary residential environmental program that was discussed at a recent meeting at the Mount Pleasant Green Space, Environment, Ecology and Natural Resources (GREEN) Commission.

Mount Pleasant Town Council created the GREEN Commission in March 2023 to give its advice on conservation, natural resources, flood resilience and green space programs.

Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie, in an email to the Charleston City Paper, said town leaders “have a duty to protect the sensitive ecosystems that exist in and around our town. We are proud of this new program and its continued success in enhancing environmental elements within residential properties and commercial projects.

“It’s one of our initiatives that … will continue to set the standards for more resilient and environmentally friendly land development practices,” the mayor said. “This is only the start.”

GREEN Commission chairman David Quick said the environmental plans for business and homeowners are “an acknowledgement that we can do better in repairing suburbia.

“We are not going to change Mount

The design of the Mount Pleasant Town Hall property includes features to control and absorb water. This opening allows rainwater to flow into a bioswale where plants soak up water.

Pleasant’s landscape overnight,” he said. It has taken 30 years to turn Mount Pleasant into a community of freshly cut lawns that have damaged the ecology.

“One of the major challenges to this will be homeowner associations,” predicted Quick, who was recently appointed chairman of the nine-member advisory group. “They control the individual subdivisions, and they tend to gravitate toward the super-manicured homogeneous neighborhoods.”

Kevin Mitchell, deputy director of the town’s engineering and environmental division, said the plan is aimed at helping residents use water more efficiently to reduce the demand on the water supply. If homeowners can follow the plan “without [it] costing them money, that will improve and enhance the environment,” he said.

Mount Pleasant has nearly 27,000 single-

family homes and a population of about 100,000 residents. “If we were to make a small percentage of an impact to that number it would be a very big result for the environment,” Mitchell said.

Quick said the staff that manages the plan “has done a really good job” of talking about pervious surfaces that allow water to pass through to the soil and native plants that attract native pollinators and wildlife.

A plan with incentives, rain gardens

Mitchell said he and his staff are seeking the commission’s advice on how to write the residential program and what incentives can entice homeowners to follow it.

Incentives could include special promotional items such as rain barrels, free trees and plants and the benefit from becoming environmentally smarter to live more efficiently and cheaper, he said.

How to encourage people to follow the plan, he said, “is the question of how big of an incentive we are going to put in front of them.”

At the GREEN Commission’s April 16 meeting at town hall, “we’ll discuss the strategy and format of the program,” he said. Community meetings will follow to receive residents’ comments, he added.

Mitchell describes the plan for homeowners and commercial developers as a low-impact strategy that mimics nature to control the flow of water.

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WANTED: Your photos of tree butchery

We are compiling a selection of photos of some of the best (read: worst) examples of Dominion Energy’s treetrimming around the Charleston area. Examples of what we want: Atrocious examples of scalped treetops, chopped limbs and arboreal tunnels carved around power lines. Send your photos to feedback@charlestoncitypaper.com .

GUN VIOLENCE COUNTER

4 shot, killed across South Carolina March 27 to April 2

North Charleston police on April 2 arrested Esae Demetrius Davis, 40, of North Charleston, in connection with an Easter morning shooting that killed Jermel Brown, 46, of North Charleston, outside a Dorchester Road club.

Other shootings: Three others died in Richland and Greenville counties. Seven others were hurt in shootings across the state. Nationally, there were nine mass shootings for the week, totalling 99 for the year.

Small herb and vegetable gardens on the roof of the Mount Pleasant Town Hall illustrate the town’s intentions to focus on green initiatives, said Mayor Will Haynie (right). Kevin Mitchell (left), deputy director of the Mount Pleasant engineering and environmental division, manages the town’s young environmental program.

Photos by Herb Frazier

80 candidates file for elections in Charleston County

By Andy Brack

Eighty people filed to be candidates in the 2024 election cycle for districts that represent all or part of Charleston County.

Democrats will hold eight primary elections in the county on June 11, including a three-way race to be the party’s nominee in the First Congressional District.

County Republicans also will have a three-way GOP primary that includes the incumbent, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace of Isle of Palms.

Republicans have eight primary elections on June 11, including a race to be the Republican candidate against U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, a Democrat who represents the Sixth Congressional District.

All totaled for November, there will be 21 contested races including the two congressional seats, four state Senate seats, nine S.C. House seats and other county positions. But at least seven state legislators will keep their jobs without any opposition, including:

• S.C. Senate, District 34: Stephen Goldfinch, R-Murrells Inlet.

• S.C. Senate, District 37: Larry Grooms, R-Bonneau.

• S.C. Senate, District 38: Sean Bennett, R-Summerville.

• S.C. Senate, District 45: Margie Bright Matthews, D-Walterboro.

• S.C. House, District 94: Gil Gatch, R-Summerville.

• S.C. House, District 108: Lee Hewitt, R-Murrells Inlet.

• S.C. House, District 113: Marvin Pendarvis, D-North Charleston.

Democratic primary candidates

• U.S. House, District 1: Mac Deford of Mount Pleasant; Ben Frasier of Wadmalaw Island; Michael B. Moore of Mount Pleasant.

• S.C. Senate, District 32: Ronnie Sabb (incumbent) of Greeleyville; Priscillia Sumpter of Saint Stephen.

• S.C. Senate, District 42: Kim Greene , of Charleston; Deon Tedder (incumbent) of North Charleston.

• S.C. House, District 15: Damian Daly of Ladson; and J.A. Moore (incumbent) of North Charleston.

• S.C. House, District 109: Jessica Bright of North Charleston; Tiffany Spann-Wilder (incumbent) of North Charleston.

• S.C. House, District 111: Regina Duggins of Charleston; Wendell G. Gilliard (incumbent) of Charleston; Dwayne M. Green of Charleston.

• S.C. House, District 116: Charles Glover Sr. of Ravenel; Charlie Murray of Ravenel.

• Charleston County Sheriff: Alan Ali of North Charleston; Kristin Graziano (incumbent) of Charleston.

Republican primary candidates

• U.S. House, District 1: Nancy Mace (incumbent) of Isle of Palms; Catherine Templeton of Mount Pleasant; Bill Young of Charleston.

• U.S. House, District 6: Duke Buckner of Walterboro; Justin Scott of Walterboro.

• S.C. Senate, District 41: Matt Leber of Johns Island; Sandy Senn (incumbent) of Charleston.

• S.C. Senate, District 44: Brian Adams (incumbent) of Goose Creek; Shawn Pinkston of Daniel Island.

• S.C. House, District 112: Joe Bustos (incumbent) of Mount Pleasant; Nadine Deif of Isle of Palms.

• S.C. House, District 114: Jody Bohman of Summerville; Gary Brewer (incumbent), of Charleston.

• Charleston County Sheriff: Rocky Burke of Folly Beach; Greg Kitchens) of Charleston; Carl Ritchie of Mount Pleasant.

Contested general election candidates in November

• U.S. House, District 1: Winners of Democratic and Republican primaries.

• U.S. House, District 6: Winners of Democratic and Republican primaries, plus Gregg Dixon (United Citizens) of Ridgeland; Joseph Oddo (Alliance) of Goose Creek; and Michael Simpson (Libertarian) of Summerville.

• S.C. Senate, District 20: Kendal Ludden (Libertarian) of Charleston; Ed Sutton (Democrat) of Charleston.

• S.C. Senate, District 41: Winner of Republican primary and Rita Adkins (Democrat) of Ladson.

• S.C. Senate, District 43: Julie Cofer Hussey (Democrat) of Mount Pleasant; and Chip Campsen (Republican, incumbent) of Isle of Palms.

• S.C. Senate, District 44: Winner of Republican primary and Vicky Wynn (Democrat) of Mount Pleasant.

• S.C. House, District 15: Winner of Democratic primary versus Carlton Walker (Republican) of North Charleston.

• S.C. House, District 80: Kathy Landing (Republican, incumbent) of Mount Pleasant; Donna Brown Newton (Democrat) of Mount Pleasant.

• S.C. House, District 110: Tom Hartnett (Republican, incumbent) of Mount Pleasant; John Moffett (Democrat) of Charleston.

• S.C. House, District 111: Winner of Democratic primary versus Joe Jernigan (Libertarian) of Charleston.

• S.C. House, District 112: Winner of Republican primary versus Peter Brennan (Democrat) of Mount Pleasant.

• S.C. House District 114: Winner of Republican primary versus Adrienne Lett

What to know before the April 8 eclipse

By Blakelyn Faia

Stargazers will thrill Monday to a full solar eclipse that crosses the country from Texas to Maine. But locally, residents will only be able to see a partial eclipse. It won’t pack the same punch as the total eclipse that wowed Lowcountry crowds in August 2017. But it will still be cool.

Laura Penny, a long time instructor in the College of Charleston’s department of physics and astronomy, points out that you’ll still need eclipse glasses to look at the eclipse, even though it is outside the “path of totality” of a full eclipse’s coverage of the sun by the moon.

“About 75% of the sun is going to be covered in Charleston, which is still a huge percentage to be covered,” Penny said.

Penny said that eclipse glasses don’t expire. If you have a pair from seven years ago, it’s safe for use as long as they are not bent, scratched or have any holes in the filters.

“When you’re wearing eclipse glasses, the only thing you should be able to see through them is the sun — everything else is going to be completely black,” Penny said.

How to use eclipse glasses

She proposed a practical way to test your glasses: Put them on and look at a bright light bulb. If you can approach the light closely and the view remains completely dark, then your glasses are still safe to use.

“As humans we’ve developed a physiological response when we normally try to look at the sun. We get this sense that

Provided

CofC professor Laura Penny says you won’t want to miss next week’s eclipse

we should immediately look away, it’s too bright,” Penny said. “The issue when the sun is partially covered by the moon is that when you look at it, you don’t get that same physiological response, but it is still burning a hole in your retina.”

An alternative and effective method for viewing the eclipse is through a homemade pinhole camera.

What to expect

“At 1:53 p.m. locally [on Monday], you’ll start to see it [the moon] eat into the sun. The moon circle will start to come on top of the solar circle, and then at 3:10 p.m., the sun will be the most covered — that’s the 75% covered,” Penny said. “Then after, 3:10

p.m. to 4:24 p.m. is essentially when the moon will be coming off the disk of the sun.”

The solar eclipse isn’t predicted to disrupt daily routines because “you would still have a significant amount of daylight that you’d be able to do something,” Penny said. Because it’s only a partial eclipse, it won’t be exceptionally noticeable.

“If it’s a bright sunny day, you might think that there were more clouds — for the amount of sunlight that you’re actually seeing. And if it’s cloudy, it’ll just seem more cloudy, it’ll just be sort of less light,” Penny said.

But remember, don’t look directly at the sun, regardless.

With a teacher work-day scheduled for April 8, schools in the Charleston County School District will be closed, giving kids an enjoyable chance to view the eclipse from home.

“This is in that category of things that you can’t learn in the classroom — you can get a lot of science enrichment out of this — understanding of shadows, the reason why it’s a partial here in Charleston and a total someplace else,” Penny said.

Whether you plan to watch the eclipse from your driveway, the beach or the downtown battery, witnessing an eclipse is a rare opportunity.

“Despite the fact that just seven years ago [an eclipse] went through Charleston,” Penny said, “having these two total solar eclipses occur over the continental United States in this short amount of time is very unusual, and it is something that people will remember forever.”

Senate may compromise on predatory lending reform

By Jack O’Toole

An effort to reform predatory lending practices in South Carolina may still be in the works despite recent reports of its possible death, said state Sen. Tom Davis, a Beaufort Republican who is pushing reform efforts.

“I think there’ve been some good discussions,” he said. “I don’t know where they’re going to finally end up, but my sense is, they may end up in a place where … we can reach a compromise.”

His bill, dubbed the Predatory Trade Practices Act, aims to rein in what supporters describe as egregious misconduct by some short-term lenders that has saddled some 400,000 South Carolinians with highinterest-rate loans they likely may never be able to repay, according to a 2023 study by Coastal Carolina University.

Despite a bipartisan 10-7 committee vote on the bill, S. 910, the legislation has been stalled since mid-February when state Sen. Wes Climer, R-York, raised a parliamentary objection. That means the bill cannot be brought up for debate until either Climer voluntarily lifts his hold or two-thirds of the

Senate votes to proceed.

Davis, a veteran legislator who knows how to count votes, says the two-thirds option is unlikely. But when asked whether a compromise that could win Climer’s support was still a realistic possibility, he was more optimistic.

“Wes Climer is a very principled lawmaker, and he has some legitimate and valid concerns,” Davis said. “I respect his opinion on this.”

Reportedly chief among his concerns, Davis said, is that current reform efforts, no matter how well-intended, could have the unintended consequence of making it impossible for poorer residents to access credit when they need it most. And while Davis disagrees — he thinks the evidence from states that have reformed predatory lending provides compelling evidence to the contrary — he calls that “an honest difference of opinion.”

In fact, it’s by addressing Climer’s concerns directly, with a sincere willingness to compromise, that Davis believes he may still be able to find a path forward.

Because, regardless of party or ideology, virtually everyone involved agrees on one thing: too many South Carolinians are ending

up with loans they can’t possibly pay back.

‘A debt trap they literally never get out of’

Susan Stall, head of the S.C. Fair Lending Alliance, pointed to the Coastal Carolina study to illustrate the scope of the problem — 10% of the state’s adult population with outstanding installment, payday and title loans carrying an average interest rate of 127%. Due to high interest rates, which can exceed 300%, lenders must roll the loans over again and again, paying the interest but never reducing the principal.

“People are getting caught in a debt trap they literally never get out of,” she said.

To help people understand how that happens, the nonprofit S.C. Appleseed Legal Justice Center uses the following example: A $3,000 loan with a two-year term at 300% APR — again, a not-unheard-of rate in South Carolina — would require the borrower to make 24 payments of $753, for a total of $18,072.

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Charleston police on March 21 arrested a downtown woman described as having blonde hair and wearing all pink after she drunkenly tried to fight a King Street hotel’s staff member.

All right, Barbie, we know the momentum from the first movie is dying down, but can’t you hold it together until the sequel, please?

We’ve been on worse North Charleston police on March 30 arrested a man for failing to stop for emergency lights and possession of a stolen vehicle after a short pursuit of his (allegedly stolen) motorcycle, leaving his female passenger hanging at the end of what appeared to be a pretty lackluster, but not totally bungled, date.

What a mess

A West Ashley woman on March 25 told police she received a call from someone claiming to be “Captain Luke” with the Charleston police, and that he asked for $2,000 for bail money for her nephew. The woman told officers that he sounded “professional” and knew” police words and lingo,” but that he had an “African American dialect” that made him difficult to understand. It goes without saying, of course, “Captain Luke” does not exist.

By Skyler Baldwin Illustration by Steve Stegelin

The Blotter is taken from reports filed with area police departments between March 21 and March 30.

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Unlike Charleston’s large infrastructure water-control projects that include a wall around the rim of the city’s peninsula, Mount Pleasant’s plans for businesses and homeowners are site-specific.

For example, Mount Pleasant’s plans for residential and commercial sites include rain gardens to capture rainwater.

Until recently, Charleston touted a mini-grant program to encourage homeowners to install rain gardens on their property. Residents could receive $200 to buy plants that filter and absorb water to keep it out of the storm drain system.

The Charleston rain garden program, however, was recently cut because it lacked oversight, the city’s communications director Deja Knight McMillan told the City Paper. “Essentially what we were doing was … giving [a homeowner] $200 and there was no follow-up,” she said.

“The plan was very well-intentioned,” she added. “We don’t want to discourage people from planting rain gardens. However, as a steward of taxpayers’ money, we have to be very conscious of how we are doing these grant programs.”

Charleston will re-evaluate how to use the money for the rain garden program for another program that benefits the public, McKnight said.

A plan for land developers

In 2019, Mount Pleasant unveiled environmental guidelines for commercial land developers, but the pandemic stalled it. A year ago, it was revived to conserve water, diversify the ecology, promote energy efficiency while creating a more livable community.

So far, 20 businesses have signed up for the program that awards points for the number of nature-saving steps a developer uses in a building plan. Michell said the modest start will hopefully grow to 100 business in five years.

In exchange, the town gets more environmentally friendly commercial sites, and a builder can use earned points to receive more liberal building rules, Mitchell explained.

Mitchell said developers also can earn points for installing charging stations for electric vehicles.

About half of the commercial projects are under construction, he said. They include banks, offices and renovation projects of existing companies and the town’s new baseball field at Thomas C. Cario Middle School.

The environmental plan for commercial land developers does not include the builders of single-family homes, Mitchell said. “We are not forecasting a higher pace of growth of subdivisions,” he said. “What we are creating we will hopefully be able to manage with existing staff.”

Candidates

(Democrat) of Charleston.

• S.C. House, District 115: Kendal Ludden (Libertarian), of Charleston; J. Warren Sloane (Republican) of Charleston; Spencer Wetmore (Democrat, incumbent) of Folly Beach

• S.C. House, District 116: Winner of Democratic primary versus James Teeple (Republican) of Johns Island.

• S.C. House, District 119: Brendan R. Magee (Republican) of Johns Island; Leon Stavrinakis (Democrat, incumbent) of Charleston.

• Ninth Circuit Solicitor: David Osborne (Democrat) of Charleston; Scarlett A. Wilson (Republican) of Charleston.

• Charleston County Sheriff: Winners of Democratic and Republican primaries.

• Charleston County Coroner: Frank Broccolo (Democrat) of Charleston; Bobbi Jo O’Neal (Republican, incumbent) of Mount Pleasant.

• Charleston County Treasurer: Mary Tinkler (Democrat) of Charleston; Mike Van Horn Sr. (Republican) of Mount Pleasant.

• County Council, District 3: Hayden W. Seignious (Republican) of Charleston; Rob Wehrman (Democrat, incumbent) of North Charleston.

• County Council, District 7: Brantley Moody (Republican, incumbent) of Charleston; Sydney van Bulck (Democrat) of Charleston.

Uncontested general election candidates in November

• S.C. Senate, District 32: Winner of Democratic primary.

• S.C. Senate, District 34: Stephen Goldfinch (Republican, incumbent) of Murrells Inlet.

• S.C. Senate, District 37: Larry Grooms (Republican, incumbent) of Bonneau.

• S.C. Senate, District 38: Sean Bennett (Republican, incumbent) of Summerville.

• S.C. Senate, District 42: Winner of Democratic primary.

• S.C. Senate, District 45: Margie Bright Matthews (Democrat, incumbent) of Walterboro.

• S.C. House, District 94: Gil Gatch (Republican, incumbent) of Summerville.

• S.C. House, District 108: Lee Hewitt (Republican, incumbent) of Murrells Inlet.

• S.C. House, District 109: Winner of Democratic primary.

• S.C. House, District 113: Marvin Pendarvis (Democrat) of North Charleston.

• Charleston County Clerk of Court: Julie J. Armstrong (Republican, incumbent) of Charleston.

• Charleston County Auditor: Peter J. Tecklenburg (Democrat) of Charleston.

• County Council, District 4: Henry Darby (Democrat, incumbent) of North Charleston.

• County Council, District 6: Kylon Middleton (Democrat, incumbent) of Charleston.

Skyler Baldwin contributed to this story.

Expand the city’s rain garden program

Sometimes, the little things are the most revealing. Like how the City of Charleston is on a high horse about ending a $10,000-a-year sustainability program to encourage homeowners to develop rain gardens. Really?

“The intent of this program is admirable, but using public funds for private gain is something governments should try to avoid if possible,” said Logan McVey, the Cogswell Administration’s chief policy officer in a written statement to The Post and Courier. “Making improvements to private properties with little oversight is not a good use of the city’s finite resources.”

Really, a pox on rain gardens? Pure poppycock. Shortsighted hogwash during an era in which developers often try to snatch public money to complete expensive private developments. And quite a statement from a city that just agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle a dispute over a 0.157-acre parcel of land so a big new home by a park wouldn’t block views of nearby wealthy homeowners.

So we say wow — just wow — about the bombast over rain gardens, which come to life in small, low-lying areas of yards that people fill with native flowers, grasses and plants. The intent of these gardens in a city where most permeable land is privately owned is to get residents involved in positive actions to help to create places on their land that absorb deluges of water so it doesn’t flow into other people’s yards or add to flooding of streets and ditches during storms.

Rain gardens are anything but a private gain, as the city now claims. They’re important community tools people can

use to help reduce flooding. We thought the city learned about the need to employ multiple strategies during its Dutch Dialogues process, including incentivizing residents to mitigate flooding as a way to reduce stress on the public water control system.

As senior editor Herb Frazier reported from Holland in February, Amsterdam uses all sorts of small- and home-level strategies like rain gardens to reduce water in low areas to make a larger impact: “Water that spills over riverbanks is impounded in low-lying areas that also double as parks and playgrounds. A new city ordinance requires developers to install rainwater storage on the roofs of new buildings to hold water that can be used to flush toilets or sprinkle plants.”

In 2023, Charleston budgeted $5,000 for rain gardens. Charleston County matched the investment. Residents snatched up 50 mini-grants of $200 each, an indication people were eager to take part in a public initiative to make things better. The program was so successful before being axed by the new administration that the previous administration and council upped the ante in its 2024 sustainability budget to $7,500, which the county reportedly was going to match. (With the county’s budget still not settled, its $7,500 match likely will be repurposed — hopefully earmarked for water sustainability efforts.)

The late Yale University President A. Whitney Griswold once noted the “only sure weapon against bad ideas is better ideas.” A better idea now? Involve more people by expanding the rain garden program, not pillorying it, to reduce water in floods by taking advantage of low-lying private areas.

CHARLESTON 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 infrastructure and make smart climate change decisions about development, 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.

Justice delayed in S.C. congressional map is justice denied

By Andy Brack

A bedrock principle of American-style jurisprudence is that justice delayed is justice denied. It’s the backbone of the right to a speedy trial to redress grievances, right wrongs and bolster the democratic process.

The concept holds that if one can’t get a decision in a timely manner, that’s the same as having no real decision at all. It’s found in the Magna Carta (1215) and centuries of English law and politics that followed. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote of it in his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” by noting “justice too long delayed is justice denied.”

Unfortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court seems to have lost sight of this legal fundamental — too busy to be bothered, too busy with politics or too busy trying to slither out of its ethical issues.

On March 28, because the high court had done nothing on a case impacting 30,000 Black South Carolinians, an appellate court said they would just have to wait.

At issue is Alexander v. S.C. NAACP, a redistricting case in which the S.C. State Conference of the NAACP and plaintiff Taiwan Scott argued the S.C. General Assembly’s December 2021 congressional map following the 2020 census was racially discriminatory.

A three-judge panel heard the case the following fall. In January 2023, it unanimously ruled the First Congressional District, which stretches from Charleston County to Beaufort County, was an illegal, racial gerrymandered district that disenfranchised 30,000 Black voters. The judges gave time to the state to draw new lines so elections could be held with a new map.

In October 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments. Since then? Crickets.

But the state appealed, as was its right. In October 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments. Since then? Crickets. So with filing for the 2024 elections set to close April 1, a three-judge district court panel on March 28 essentially said things were moving too slowly and this year’s First District congressional election needed to take place under the current disputed lines.

Which is wrong. And sad. And interesting, since the First District has been one of the most competitive districts in the country — and with the Republican Party having a razor-thin majority, the GOP establishment has a lot of interest in using the old map, not something new that might not favor the incumbent, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. “It’s a ridiculous decision to say, on one hand, that the maps were drawn for racial purposes and, on the other hand, to say we’re going to use them anyway,” said the Rev. Joseph Darby of Charleston, a former top official with the state NAACP. “That’s as strangely American as things get.”

Scott, the individual plaintiff in the case, said in a statement that the fight for justice would continue: “The people of our state and our country deserve more than suppression and discriminatory practices. What we deserve is the right to a fair process and an equal say.”

The awkward decision didn’t escape the notice of the two Democrats running to replace Mace.

Michael B. Moore, whose ancestor Robert Smalls was a five-term member of Congress during Reconstruction between 1874 and 1887, said, “Regardless of the congressional map, this race is all about connecting with folks in South Carolina’s coastal communities — and offering them an honest, commonsense alternative to Nancy Mace’s attention-seeking antics and political extremism.”

A primary challenger, Mount Pleasant lawyer Mac Deford, said he was disheartened a decision hasn’t yet been made, but noted: “This is the only congressional district in South Carolina that rejected Donald Trump, and I’ve been fortunate to gain widespread support across political divides, even securing contributions from those who previously supported Nancy Mace.”

If the Supreme Court can make emergency rulings for prisoners on death row, why can’t it set up a process to be quicker on issues related to a dying democratic process?

Andy Brack is editor and publisher of Charleston City Paper. Have a comment?

Send to: feedback@ charleston citypaper.com.

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DAYS

4 BEACHES Visit these area getaways before the tourists descend

By Connelly Hardaway

pring has officially sprung in Charleston, and the perfect temps and lack of crowds in the off-season have us packing our bags and heading to the beach. Here’s how you might want to spend these perfect spring days at area beaches.

Isle of Palms (IOP)

The Isle of Palms, known to locals as IOP, is home to a long stretch of public beach as well as a popular resort and golf course. The “isle” proper is nestled between the Intracoastal Waterway — a 3,000 mile inland waterway that runs from Massachusetts to the southern tip of Florida before following the Gulf Coast to Texas — and the Atlantic Ocean.

Whether you’re looking for a staycation at Wild Dunes (check out its “experiences” like eco-excursions and stand-up paddleboarding) or a relaxing day trip taking in everything the island town has to offer, IOP can check all your boxes.

Start your day at an Isle of Palms breakfast staple, Sea Biscuit Cafe . You know a spot is good if it doesn’t even have a website. Sea Biscuit delivers with hearty and lighter breakfast fare. This spot only accepts cash, so come prepared.

beach, offset by breakwaters. Head to Home Team Barbecue for lunch.

The bar and restaurant is a frequent Best of Charleston winner for categories like Best Sullivan’s Island Bar, Best Sullivan’s Island Happy Hour, Best Kid-friendly Restaurant, Best Mac and Cheese, Best Nachos, Best Tots and Best Wings, so you can’t really go wrong ordering anything off of the menu. We love to pair our nachos (add pulled pork, please) with a large Gamechanger, the restaurant’s signature frozen beverage.

Snag street parking while you still can it will be mayhem once summer starts — or take advantage of the large parking lot at Isle of Palms County Park . With bathrooms, showers, picnic tables and a playground, this park is a convenient staging area with little ones in tow.

Head to Islander 71 on 41st Avenue, a fairly new IOP addition, for marina-front dining and drinks. You can’t beat watching boat traffic instead of, you know, regular traffic. Dave Lorenz, one of the partners at Islander 71, said he and the rest of Islander’s co-owners live on IOP. Catering to locals is important to them — and so is the natural beauty of the restaurant’s location.

“I think that what makes it unique being down at the marina is also being on the actual Intracoastal Waterway,” Lorenz said.

“A lot of times in the spring and fall you’ll see the boats that are either going north or south. You have these massive, luxury cruisers going up and down. It’s a super unique place.” Stick around IOP for live music at the famous Windjammer. An IOP stalwart, the Windjammer offers live music on the beach. Pair your jam sesh with a cold beer, and let the tunes and waves set the tone for your evening. And while the ‘jammer no longer hosts its popular bikini contests (those were the days), history runs deep at this spot that’s been open since 1972.

Sullivan’s Island

Sullivan’s Island, a two-and-a-half-mile long barrier island across a bridge from IOP, was settled in the 17th century by Captain Florence O’Sullivan while he was stationed as a lookout. The beach town has a strong military background and is the site of the first patriot naval victory during the Revolutionary War.

History buffs can tour Fort Moultrie National Historical Park . The grounds, parking area and restrooms are open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Beach parking is available on most streets be sure to pay close attention to posted signs — and we’re partial to the southernmost tip

beach.

“I’ve been lucky enough to work on Sullivan’s Island at Home Team BBQ for over 13 years, and spring is by far my favorite time to be out on the island,” said longtime Home Team bartender Jessie Morgan White. “It gets busier and busier each year, so spring is a great time to meet your friends and grab a frozen Gamechanger. With MLB, March Madness and live music starting up, Sullivan’s is the happening place to be. Unique local businesses and the friendly, family atmosphere make Sullivan’s Island special to me.”

If you’re interested in shopping locally made goods, head to Maker’s Post . According to its website, “a maker’s post is a celebration of makers everywhere with a curated collection of artisan-crafted goods, art, plants and flowers, home decor and books.” Shop jewelry from Mad Made Metals and art from Blakely Little and Isabel Bornstein, to name a few.

Finish the day with gelato from Beardcat’s Sweet Shop or ice cream from Republic Ice Cream . We’re partial to Republic’s old-fashioned strawberry flavor, especially in the middle of strawberry season (now).

And if you need a nightcap, swing by Dunleavy’s Pub, a bar and restaurant that has been open on Sullivan’s for more than 30 years. Family-owned and operated, Dunleavy’s was opened by sister-brother team, Patti and Bill Dunleavy who ful-

filled their dad’s dream of owning a “little Irish pub.”

Folly Beach

Lovingly referred to as “the edge of America,” Folly Beach is a 12-square-mile barrier island located just nine miles from downtown Charleston. Six miles of beaches are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Folly River, and outdoor recreation is a big draw for folks visiting the town.

If you’re surfing inclined — or would like to be — make your way to the Washout , the best area for surfing on Folly, and possibly all of Charleston County. This part of the beach

of the

Drive past Fort Moultrie for street parking and walk down the dedicated beach path to find a more secluded stretch of

Islander 71 (above) serves up good eats with a view of the Intracoastal Waterway; Isle of Palms County Park (right) has lifeguards set up for those with safety in mind

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Courtesy Islander 71

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History buffs can check out Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island Courtesy Home Team BBQ

Snack on nachos, wings, tots and more at local favorite Home Team Barbecue

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Gelato at Beardcat’s will cool you off after a long day of sunning on Sullivan’s

got its name after Hurricane Hugo washed out several homes and, according to Folly’s official website, “created unobstructed wind flow that is perfect for surfing.” Contact Isla Surf School for lessons.

Grab all your supplies for the day at Bert’s Market , a longstanding store and deli counter on East Ashley Avenue. The 24-hour market has a wide variety of goods from cold beverages to sunscreen to hot and ready boiled peanuts. Order breakfast at the market’s in-house deli, The Wooden Spoon , and make your way to one of the many public beach access points.

Be sure to bring a bucket to collect shells

Folly recently made Southern Living’s list of “The Best Southern Beaches For Avid Shellers.” According to SL, “what makes Folly Beach really special is the abundance of fossils, urchins, sand dollars and starfish.”

Re-fuel with lunch at Chico Feo, a funky outdoor bar and restaurant that serves a limited but delicious menu of tacos, a Cuban, Cuban beans and whatever the special of the day may be.

If you want a really good cocktail in this beach town, you’ve got plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from, but we’re partial to the drinks at Lowlife Bar.

“This time of year before the season hits in Folly Beach is ideal for locals,” said

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Lowlife Bar serves up some of the best cocktails in town in a laid-back atmosphere

Lowlife Bar owner, T.J. Lynch. “You can still score good seats at the bar, and the staff has more time to hang with you.” Order a Cantarito (we’re suckers for a chile rim), sit back and relax.

On your way out of Folly be sure to hit the beach stores for trinkets, from tacky T-shirts to nipple-shaped shot glasses. Yes, Folly sure does keep it funky.

Kiawah Beachwalker Park

Further afield is Kiawah’s Beachwalker Park, the calm(er) antidote to busy beach towns. Beachwalker Park offers ocean and river views and is the only public beach access on Kiawah Island.

“Spring tends to be a quieter time of year at the beaches, but there are still a number of things that locals can do even in the height of summer to have a great beach park experience,” said Sarah Reynolds, public information coordinator for Charleston County Parks. “As you approach the islands, keep an eye out for digital highway signs that will state when the parks are full; our staff will update these in real time to notify beachgoers of parking status.”

On your drive to Beachwalker stop by Island Provisions on Johns Island for coffee and breakfast sandwiches or bagels. We like the everything bagel with “hot honey shmear” (adding Red Clay hot honey to anything is always the move).

After enjoying a relaxing morning at Beachwalker you’d be remiss not to check out everything Freshfields Village has to offer. The retail village features shops, spas

Beachwalker Park is a great spot to get away from the crowds

and restaurants. Pick up something special for your four-legged friends at Dolittles; grab gifts, toys and books for everyone in your life at Indigo Books; and shop soy wax candles at Palmetto Scent Studio. Sip on uber-popular frosé from The Co-Op or take advantage of interactive wine stations at FortyEight-A Wine Bar

On your drive home grab a snack and a drink at Johns Island’s The Royal Tern. Belly up to the bar for fresh-shucked oysters and a cocktail. Yum.

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What To Do

SATURDAY

Bridge Run afterparty

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Race to the premier finish line at Bay Street Biergarten’s Cooper River Bridge Run afterparty. Refuel with brunch favorites and beverages from the several participating bars. The party kicks off with beats by DJ Jerry Feels Good, followed by Congress The Band. Stick around for the March Madness Final Four to enjoy beer specials. The first hundred runners to join the celebration will receive a complimentary Deep Eddy drink.

April 6. 10 a.m. Free. Bay Street Biergarten. 549 East Bay St. Downtown. baystreetbiergarten.com

SATURDAY

West African drumming performance

The International African American Museum invites you to join the launch of its Key & Conversations program, featuring a West African drumming experience led by brothers Marwan Amen-Ra and Chi Amen-Ra. Experience a captivating performance of traditional West African djembe music and diverse genres across the African diaspora. Gain insight into West African rhythms and their influence in American popular music.

April 6. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. $20/adults; $10/kids. International African American Museum. 14 Wharfside Street. Downtown. iaamuseum.org

SUNDAY

Vegan barbecue

Southern Fried Vegan and Veg News, a plant-based and lifestyle magazine, is traveling to Fatty’s Beer Works with a loaded menu, including Southern staples and specialty sandwiches. Menu highlights include “Fried Chickun,” “Mac N Cheeze,” “Beer-Cheeze Battered Beyond Burgers,” “Po Boyz,” smoked meats and jambalaya. Drink a beer while you taste delish vegan twists on comfort favorites, with gluten-free options available as well.

April 7. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Fatty’s Beer Works. 1436 Meeting St. Downtown.

MONDAY

Solar eclipse on the water

Witness a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse aboard the Carolina Girl Yacht as you cruise around downtown Charleston. Enjoy stunning scenery of the city while witnessing front-row views of this celestial event. Bring any of your own beverages, small coolers and snacks to delight in. Purchase your tickets online, and dance to upbeat tunes during the DJ performances.

April 8. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. $60/ticket. St. John’s Yacht Harbor. 2408 Maybank Highway. Johns Island. carolinagirlevents.com

WEDNESDAY

Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience

Theresa Caputo, famously known as the “Long Island Medium,” has been a globally renowned medium for more than two decades and is the star of the Lifetime series Raising Spirits. Caputo conveys healing messages to her audience, striving to impact the lives of millions of fans with comfort and reassurance.

April 10. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $49.75. North Charleston Performing Arts Center. 5001 Coliseum Drive. North Charleston. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com

Hops

Spring for these seasonal beers at local breweries

By Connelly Hardaway

With the rise in temperatures (and pollen levels), area breweries are introducing a number of seasonal beers for the spring and summer. From playful sours to solid session ales, local breweries are bringing the heat with these fresh, tasty pours.

Freehouse Brewery

Head to Freehouse for its seasonal spring sipper, the Little Nug Pale Ale. According to head brewer Arthur Lucas, this beer is “bursting with bright citrus and hints of tropical fruits” with a “soft and fluffy mouthfeel.” The beer pairs perfectly with the North Charleston brewery’s views of the Ashley River.

Munkle Brewing Co.

Munkle is serving up four seasonal beers in its taproom including a coffee blonde, bourbon barrel saison, hoppy Belgian session ale and its biere de garde (a Great American Beer Festival gold medal winner). Be sure to swing by the upper peninsula brewery during the Kentucky Derby when you can enjoy the Spring Julep beer, served only on race day.

Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.

Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. is offering three special beers this spring and in true EOBC fashion, each one is more fun than the last. Popsicle, a tart ale brewed with lactose, pays homage to childhood memories. Blending lactose with a sour beer base and a “heaping helping of popsicle magic,” this easy-drinking beer clocks in at a respectable 6% ABV.

Sun Kissed is a tart wheat ale brewed with tangerine. A cheeky nod to Icarus flying too close to the sun, this brew features what

Breweries and brewpubs

DOWNTOWN

Bevi Bene Brewing

Brewlab Charleston

Cooper River Brewing Co.

Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.

Fatty’s Beer Works

LO-Fi Brewing

Munkle Brewing

Palmetto Brewing Co. SC

Revelry Brewing

Rusty Bull at Chucktown Brewery

Tradesman Brewing Co.

DANIEL ISLAND

Indigo Reef Brewing Co.

New Realm Brewing Co., CHS

FOLLY BEACH

Revelry Brewing Folly Beach Outpost

JAMES ISLAND

Fam’s Brewing Co.

JOHNS ISLAND

Edisto River Brewing Co.

Estuary Beans and Barley

Low Tide Brewing

MOUNT PLEASANT

Free Reign Brewing Co.

Ghost Monkey Brewery

Hobcaw Brewing Co.

Two Blokes Brewing

Westbrook Brewing Co.

NORTH CHARLESTON

Coast Brewing Co.

Commonhouse Aleworks

Freehouse Brewery

High Score Brewing

Holy City Brewing

Rusty Bull Brewing

SNAFU Brewing Co.

Stones Throw Brewing

Tideland Brewing

Wind and Waves Brewing

SUMMERVILLE

Frothy Beard Off World

WEST ASHLEY

Charles Towne Fermentory

Frothy Beard Brewing Co.

The Garden by Charles Towne Fermentory

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the EOBC team deems “far, far too much citrus puree” blended with a sour base. Last but not least, EOBC is has Strawberry Shortcake, a blonde ale brewed with strawberries and lactose with vanilla added. At 5% ABV this easy drinker goes down smooth with a “round body of vanilla and milk sugar soaked oats topped with candied strawberries.”

Wind & Waves Brewing

Spruill Avenue brewery Wind & Waves is recommends a new fruited hazy beer, aptly named Spruill Sisters, this season. Brewed with the Pink Boots Society (a nonprofit organization that supports women and nonbinary people working in the fermented beverages industry) hop blend, this beer was made with pineapple, tangerine and pink guava puree.

The brewery also just brought back its Orange Grove Creek brew, a beer with a kettle sour base that gets a “creamsicle treatment.”

Two Blokes Brewing

Two Blokes recently released two new sour beers. Toes in the Sand is a sour ale with flavors of pineapple, coconut and a touch

of vanilla. New Botanicals is made with strawberries and aromatic basil.

Charles Towne Fermentory

In honor of International Women’s Day, Charles Towne Fermentory brewed a special beer with the Pink Boots Society last month. The Crispi Gurl IPL is dry and drinkable with notes of pink grapefruit, lemon peel, tangerines and white grape.

Westbrook Brewing Co.

Westbrook brings back seasonal favorites this year. Maximum Florida is a fruited sour made with dragon fruit, passionfruit, mango, pineapple, pink guava, key lime, tangerine, toasted coconut, marshmallows and milk sugar. If sours aren’t really your thing, check out Westbrook’s Rice Crispy Boi, a lager brewed with toasted rice flakes and marshmallows. At 5% ABV this crispy boi embodies the essence of crushable day drinking beer.

Revelry Brewing Folly Beach

Head to Revelry’s Folly Beach outpost to sip on the spot’s official beer, the Beach Haus Pils, a beachside lager perfect for these balmy days. The Pils is brewed, according to the Revelry team, with a technical mash schedule to add depth of

Courtesy Freehouse

Freehouse Brewery is pouring the Little Nug Pale Ale, a brew “bursting with citrus” flavor, this spring

flavor “while remaining crisp and digestible.” You can now also enjoy food from the Bounty Bar, located next to Revelry’s Folly Beach spot. That pilsner probably pairs

pretty well with the crab rangoon nachos, crispy wonton chips topped with imitation crab meat, cream cheese sauce and sweet Thai chili sauce.

Brewery

Cuisine

The RiverDogs’ cuisine team knocks it out of the

park  “

By Connelly Hardaway

The Charleston RiverDogs’ 2024 season kicks off on April 5 with a three-night homestand against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.

But most people don’t only head to The Joe for some good baseball — the food’s pretty darn good, too. The food and beverage team at the Charleston RiverDogs likes to push the envelope when it comes to ballpark fare. You can get your peanuts and Cracker Jack elsewhere — at The Joe, chef Josh Shea and crew want you to enjoy their elevated eats.

“It’s a show with the baseball [game], and it’s a show with the food as well,” Shea said. He said that his staff tinkered with hundreds of menu items before narrowing down their final list this year.

The items are inspired by the ‘Dogs’ recent history and the food scene in Charleston.

“Coming off three championships, we’ve got the Three Ring Burger,” Shea said. Served with “three huge onion rings” and barbecue sauce, the burger speaks for itself. “We’re going big this year,” Shea added.

Shea and the rest of the RiverDogs staff know how to have fun and how to poke a little fun, too. The “second place duck dog” is a nod to the ‘Dogs beating the Down East Wood Ducks two years in a row. The hotdog is topped with coleslaw and smoked pulled duck meat with duck cracklings on top.

“You can eat out like you’re going to downtown Charleston. We try to pull all the flavor profiles that Charleston has, and we draw a lot of inspiration from that.” —Josh Shea

Speaking of fun, Shea is particularly excited about a partnership the RiverDogs have with Cheetos. If you’ve ever wanted to get fully covered in Cheeto dust, well, this season’s your chance to live the dream. The Cheetos stand at The Joe will serve Cheeto popcorn and soft pretzels dipped in Cheeto dust. And yes, the stand will “dust” fans with the orange stuff if they so desire. “It’s something fun and interactive — and messy,” Shea said.

Fans looking for a full, fulfilling meal can head to The Joe’s popular ramen stand, which brings back ramen bowls this year in addition to three fried rice bowls. Choose from

teriyaki beef, General Tso’s chicken and an orange glaze crispy cauliflower bowl.

Seafood fiends can snack on fried fish sticks and shrimp po boys from “The Snackle Box.” Shea said that the footlong fish stick brings some “old school flare” to the seafood lineup and the shrimp-and-grit wrap has all the flavor of the popular dish with the ease and versatility of a wrap. “It’s a new and cool way to get it [out there] and remind people they’re in Charleston.”

The importance of place

Shea said he wants fans to feel like they’re getting a true Charleston experience at a RiverDogs game, whether they’re looking for a meal out or a great cocktail.

“We’re trying to change that atmosphere for the ballpark,” Shea said. “We’re evolving our services and evolving the way we operate to make sure we’re consistent with what the consumer is looking for.”

In that vein, you can get more than a cold Budweiser at The Joe (although you can still certainly get as much cold

Photos courtesy The Charleston RiverDogs

Nosh on the second place duck dog (above), topped with pulled duck. Or head to The Joe on Perros Santos nights for a taste of horchata bites (right).

Whether you’re enjoying meat on a stick or a Cheetos-dusted pretzel, you’ll be well fed at The Joe

Bud as you want on dollar beer nights every Thursday). This year the stadium will serve up margaritas and screwdrivers on tap, as well as a RiverDog mule and Charleston Sunrise. The food and drink stands will offer specials on themed nights, too. “We’re trying to involve our stand with those nights so it feels more all-inclusive,” Shea said.

On Perros Santos nights, which were started in 2019 as a way to pay homage to Charleston’s growing Latinx community, the stadium will serve horchata bites. “It’s like eating a deep fried oreo filled with horchata cream,” Shea said. Fans can also look forward to churro fries (they’re just what they sound like) launching later this season.

“We run everything in house, from the development side of it to what products we’re bringing in. We don’t have a third-party food purveyor,” Shea said. “That makes us a little different and special. We can put our own twists and spins [on the food].”

At the height of the season, Shea said that the food and beverage arm of the stadium can have up to 220 employees. From food runners in the suites to bartenders to cooks in the kitchen, it takes an army of folks to keep things running at The Joe.

Shea said he wants guests to feel like they’re enjoying not just a ball game, but a night out in Charleston. “You can eat out like you’re going to downtown Charleston,” he said. “That’s what we try to do here. We try to pull all the flavor profiles that Charleston has, and we draw a lot of inspiration from that.”

A la carte

What’s new

Two Charleston restaurants open new outposts further afield this month: Charleston-based restaurant Prohibition opens its second location in Columbia this month. According to a press release, the interior has been updated to pay homage to the aesthetics of a 1920s speakeasy. Chefs Greg Garrison and Analisa LaPietra will create the same fresh, seasonal tapas-style dishes guests have come to expect at Charleston’s Prohibition. Bar director Jim McCourt will also bring his cocktail program to Columbia, serving up original cocktails for the new location, including a Margarita Picante and Negroni Diversi. Follow @prohibitioncola on Instagram and Facebook to learn more.

Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ , in partnership with Nick Pihakis of Pihakis Restaurant Group, opens its first Tennessee location this month in downtown Nashville. Located in Chief’s, a six-story downtown establishment from country music star Eric Church, the “Hell of a Q” restaurant will take up residency on the building’s rooftop. In a press release, Scott said, “I’ve cooked whole hog in a lot of places, but none quite like Broadway … I’m excited to team up with Eric as he creates something special for his fans and the music community as a whole in Nashville.” This is Rodney Scott’s fifth location. The Matador Charleston is now serving brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends. Guests can enjoy morning cocktails like the Hibiscus Mimosa, Matador Mary and the classic espresso martini. Menu items include dishes like the horchata french toast and chorizo benedict plate. Learn more online at matadorrestaurants.com.

What’s hot

Michael Pitera of West Ashley’s Pizza a Modo Mio recently competed in the Pizza World Games in Las Vegas and placed in the top 10 for best cheese pizza in the world. Pitera competed in the fastest stretch, largest stretch, fastest box-making and world’s best cheese pizza rounds of the competition. Learn more about Pizza a Modo Mio online at modomiopizza.com.

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PURE’s Graci and Vandervort-Cobb join forces in The Roommate

By Tiare Solis

PURE Theatre’s co-founder and artistic director Sharon Graci cannot often be found on stage. That is, unless she can be convinced by her real-life best friend, Joy Vandervort-Cobb, who will be her co-star in Jen Silverman’s two woman show, The Roommate.

“Sharon no longer identifies as an actor, but I couldn’t wait to get back on stage with her,” Vandervort-Cobb said, as Graci laughed in affirmation.

Graci stated that Vandervort-Cobb was probably the only person who could have gotten her on stage. The two are obvious friends, and each speak passionately about their mutual love for the theater and the lessons learned over years of dedicating oneself to the craft.

The Roommate is a one-act play featuring two 50-something characters brought to life by Vandervort-Cobb and Graci: Robyn (Graci) and Sharon (Vandervort-Cobb).

“ It’s so rare to be able to do a show with another woman — and it’s a show about women in their 50s and what that might entail.” —Joy Vandervort-Cobb

The show follows Sharon after a recent divorce. She’s lived an orthodox life and is now stuck as an empty nester on her own. As Vandervort-Cobb explained it, her character does not ask or dream of what’s next in her life because she doesn’t believe there is anything left. Her new roommate, Robyn, however, is a funky character who offsets Sharon’s previously traditional life.

For Vandervort-Cobb and Graci, this production is a chance to not only share the stage, but also an opportunity to breathe life into a story that isn’t often told, the pair told the Charleston City Paper Vandervort-Cobb said, “It’s so rare to be able to do a show with another woman — and it’s a show about women in their 50s and what that might entail.”

The Roommate is a show that follows the transformation that occurs when you step outside your comfort zone — whether that transformation is good or bad, Graci said. “[It’s about] the beauty of friendship. The ability to change. To live out loud.”

Finding the characters

The art of acting is a transformative process in and of itself, the actresses said. A new scene partner may change the interpretation of a moment, as they may identify a thought differently than a prior partner’s interpretation of the same scene.

Graci (above) and Vandervort-Cobb (top) rehearse for a two-woman show about friendship after 50 at PURE Theatre. It will be their first time together on stage in a decade.

As Vandervort-Cobb and Graci laughed their way through an interview, they revealed Cobb has played in this part before, as Sharon, but not with Graci.

“I have done this role before. But I’m not playing with the same actor that I did,” Vandervort-Cobb said. “[Graci’s] Robyn may bring a line this way, and I have no

Arts, etc.

Three new shows take to the walls at Redux

Redux Contemporary Art Center unveiled three new exhibitions on March 29: Brave New World, by Tyrone Geter; Pieces of Us, by Lighting Residents Mariah Bintliff and Zach Knapp; and Icons and Other Stories, mixed media by Susan Vitali. Check these new exhibitions out until May 18. Learn more on Instagram @reduxartcenter.

Gibbes Museum acquires painting by Hopper

The Gibbes Museum of Art announced last week its acquisition of a painting by iconic American artist Edward Hopper “The Battery, Charleston, S.C.,” is now on view in the museum’s permanent collection galleries. The painting offers a rare glimpse into Hopper’s significant engagement with Charleston. Learn more at gibbesmuseum.org.

North Charleston PAC gets a new leader

The North Charleston Coliseum, Performing Arts Center (PAC) and Charleston Area Convention Center will get a new manager this month. Scott Keith, known for his leadership at some of Lansing, Michigan’s biggest events and venues, will now manage the North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston PAC and Charleston Area Convention Center with ASM Global.

Spoleto offers free tickets to local nonprofits

Spoleto Festival USA is accepting applications for its Open Stage Door program, a community engagement initiative offering complimentary tickets to Charleston nonprofit organizations. Community-based organizations, social service agencies and other nonprofit groups serving the greater Charleston area are invited to request tickets by submitting a brief application. Find the application and more info at spoletofestivalusa.com. — Chloe Hogan

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

Photos by Tippy Trombly

Lyon releases stylistically diverse EP, Bounce Back

By Vincent Harris

Charleston-based singer-songwriter Katie Lyon will release her new EP, Bounce Back on April 16. And though the album is totally ready to go, (a release show is scheduled at LoFi Brewing on April 19), Lyon said she’s feeling a big mix of emotions as the clock ticks closer to the release date.

“I’m losing sleep,” Lyon told the Charleston City Paper with a laugh. “But nothing really worth doing is easy, and I’m definitely full of excitement.”

The EP kicks off with a four-track collection of songs that almost sound like a suite. Lyon’s aching, confident voice eases into the opening “Waking Up In Winooski” as the large band backing her (nine people in total) create a warm, comfortable Sunday morning soul vibe.

“Let You Go” is a loose, sure-handed ballad that bathes in burbling organ and a surprisingly subtle three-piece horn section, with Lyon lamenting “I‘d do better/If I could let you go.”

The title track “Bounce Back” adds

a little more polish and a faster tempo, setting the listener up for the next song, “Ask Me About My Dreams,” a funky jam that seemingly incorporates the entire ensemble, resulting in a joyful sound.

The final two tracks, however, change everything. There’s a second version of “Let You Go” that glows with washes of synthesizers and what sounds like a programmed drum track. It’s followed by a hushed, solo acoustic ballad called “I’m Right Here,” a declaration of love and loyalty.

Making the record

These last two tracks are unexpected bonuses on an already strong release. Like the other songs on Bounce Back, they were recorded in five days at the famous Blackbird Studios in Nashville, where artists like Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Beck and many more have recorded. Lyon said it was producer Caleb Neff who found the perfect group of musicians to work with on Bounce Back.

“ It really happened organically. I wrote these songs on just acoustic guitar, so I wasn’t really thinking about production.”

—Katie Lyon

“It really happened organically,” Lyon said. “I wrote these songs on just acoustic guitar, so I wasn’t really thinking about production. But when we got in the studio, the first songs really started to mesh, and turn into their own little stories, and Caleb hooked me up with a lot of his friends in Nashville. Stanton Edwards, the guitarist, played with The Wallflowers for a while. And the keyboardist (Jimmy Wallace), he’s played on tracks for many famous country musicians, like Miranda Lambert.”

As for the final two tracks, Lyon says that she felt confident taking some chances.

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Charleston-based artist Katie Lyon’s third project Bounce Back, releasing later this month, offers impressive ballads and soulful vibes

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Roommate

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choice — I have to respond to what I’ve been given in order to give her something honest. So for me, there’s a big desire to make sure that I’m right here at this moment.”

For the two leading ladies, to act is to step into a character completely. A goal for both Vandervort-Cobb and Graci, they said, is to identify what drives a character.

“We talk a lot about ‘truthifying’ moments,” Graci said, adding that identifying what motivates the character and what they are thinking determines how the lines will come across. At times, these efforts of deep analysis are thought out moment-by-moment.

Vandervort-Cobb even researched the etymology of the name “Sharon” to reach

Lyon

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“Stanton took ‘Let You Go’ and said, ‘I think this could go in one or two directions,” Lyon said. “I said, ‘Let’s do both. Let’s see how it goes.’ So he helped me make that happen.”

Looking at the cover of Bounce Back, you’ll notice “Vol. 1: Nashville” right above the title. That’s because Lyon is already prepping a follow-up EP recorded in her “adopted hometown,” Charleston, where Lyon and her wife moved from Florida.

“Straight after this, I’m going to pit this EP against an EP that I’ve created in Charleston. So this is the ‘Vol. 1: Nashville’ version and then the next EP that I release is going to be

the soul of the character, noting that it means “plain” and adding it to her understanding of the character she’s playing. “Sharon is very naive, and I haven’t been naive in a long time,” she laughed.

While Graci and Vandervort-Cobb hope the audience will find the humor in The Roommate, they also hope the audience leaves with an understanding of the depth of these character’s relationship and the moment in time the project centers around.

“Hopefully [the audience will] go out of here laughing about these two very different women,” Vandervort-Cobb said. “But it will also spark a conversation, I’m thinking, in the end.”

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‘Vol. 2,’ my Charleston creation.”

Lyon is recording that EP in a home studio with producer Corey Campbell of the popular local indie-rock group Babe Club. She said the looser atmosphere has helped her performance.

“Blackbird Studios is a little scary,” she said. “A lot of famous people have been there, and everyone’s really got their ducks in a row, so it’s very professional. I went in there on my toes. And here in Charleston in a home studio, I get to suss out ideas and take as long as I want to get through things … I really want to dig my toes in the Charleston music community and this is just one of those ways to start earning my stripes.”

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BRIANNA NICOLE COOPER AND ANTHONY DAVIS, DEFENDANTS.

IN THE INTEREST OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2015, 2018, AND 2021.

TO DEFENDANT ANTHONY DAVIS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint for termination of your parental rights in and to the minor children in this action, the original of which has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Berkeley County, 300-B California Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, on the 13th day of November, 2023, at 1:44 p.m., a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request; and to serve a copy of your answer to the complaint upon the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff at 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time stated, the plaintiff will apply for judgment by default against the defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Jason D. Pockrus, SC Bar#101333

2 Belt Drive Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (843) 719-1080

office located at 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 Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated at Charleston, South Carolina on the 29th day of March 2024.

BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A.

s/Thomas H. Brush

Thomas H. Brush Attorney for the Plaintiff SC Bar # 000974 tbrush@brushlawfirm.com

12A Carriage Lane Charleston SC 29407

The original Summons and Complaint in the above captioned action were filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on the 6th day of March 2024.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that action has been commenced and is pending in this Court upon Complaint of the above-named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendants, that said Action is brought under the provisions of Section 15-53-10, et seq., (known as the Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act), 12-51-40 et seq. and 12-61-10 et seq. and Section 15-67-10, et seq. of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina, for the Quieting of a Title for the purpose of obtaining a decree establishing that the Plaintiffs are the owners of the said property described in paragraph four (4) of the Plaintiff’s 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 those certain lots, pieces or parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as: LOTS 1-6 on a plat entitled “A Survey and Subdivision of the Estate of Mary Young, Located in St. Paul’s Parrish, Charleston County, South Carolina,” made by Robert Frank Surveying, dated March 31, 2003, revised November 3, 2003 and recorded on December 30, 2004 in Plat Book DE, Page 407 in the Register of Deeds Office for Charleston County. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said Plat more fully appear.

TMS # 059-00-00-166, 446, 447, 448, 449, 450

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM

Upon reading and filing the within Petition for the Appointment of a Guardian ad Litem and after mature consideration of same, and it being made to appear to my satisfaction that it is necessary that a Guardian ad Litem be appointed to appear in this action and represent the interest of such of the Defendants as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise under any disability, it is ORDERED, that Conrad Falkiewicz, 6 Carriage Lane, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, be and is hereby appointed Guardian ad Litem for such of the Defendants herein as may be infants, incompetents or otherwise under disability, to appear herein and represent their interest; it is further ORDERED, that such appointments shall become absolute unless within thirty (30) days after the last publication of the Notice of the Appointment of Guardian ad Litem herein, exclusive of such last day of publication, such Defendants, as may be infants, incompetents; or otherwise under any disability appear herein or someone appears in their behalf

NO. 2024-DR-10-0124

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS MELISSA BORDALLO. DEBORAH PEBERDY. DEFENDANTS.

IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2014 TO DEFENDANT: MELISSA BORDALLO

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for CHARLESTON County on January 17, 2024 at 8:42 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, Sally R. Young, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Ave., Suite 101, N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405-5714 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

Sally R. Young, SC Bar # 4686 3685 Rivers Ave., Suite 101 N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405-5714, (843) 953-9625

proceed to seek relief from the Court. Charleston County Department of Social Services, Legal Office, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405, (843) 953-9625.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2023-DR-10-2510

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

VERSUS CHELSEA ALBANESE AND JUSTIN MILLER IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2023.

TO DEFENDANTS: CHELSEA ALBANESE AND JUSTIN MILLER YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Amended Complaint for Termination of Parental Rights in this action, filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on October 20, 2023, at 12:40 p.m.

Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Amended Complaint for Termination of Parental Rights will be delivered to you upon request, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Amended Complaint on the Plaintiff, the Charleston County office of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Sally Young, Legal Department of the Charleston County office of the Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405, within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service.

If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

Sally Young, SC Bar #4686 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101 North Charleston, SC 29405 843-953-9521

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS

KA’TONA DEAS, LEROY SMALL. DEFENDANTS.

IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN 2018, 2021

TO DEFENDANT: LEROY SMALL

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for CHARLESTON County on September 21, 2023 at 9:37 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, Sally R. Young, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Ave., Suite 101, N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405-5714 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service.

If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

Sally R. Young SC Bar # 4686 3685 Rivers Ave., Suite 101 N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405-5714 (843) 953-9625.

date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

Regina Parvin, SC Bar # 65393 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101 North Charleston, SC 29405 (843) 953-9625

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON

IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2024-DR-10-0399

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS

Tynasia O Simmons, Jerome Liferidge, Rashawn Williams, and Johnathan Pasoquen DEFENDANTS.

IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN 2019, 2022, & 2023

TO DEFENDANTS: Jerome Liferidge, Rashawn Williams, and Johnathan Pasoquen YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on February 9, 2024 at 4:07pm. 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 Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405-5714 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Charleston County Department of Social Services, Legal Office, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405, (843) 953-9625.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

All persons having claims against the following estates

Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the

Estate of: REBECCA C. LANTZ 2024-ES-10-0509

DOD: 1/8/24

Pers. Rep: DIANA M. COTTS 287 JEWELL RD. DUNKIRK, MD 20754

Pers. Rep: DONNA WORMAN 715 FINLAY LN. COTTAGEVILLE, SC 29435

Atty: SETH A. LEVY, ESQ. 222 W. COLEMAN BLVD., #125 MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464

Estate of: JENNIFER ELAINE FLETCHER 2024-ES-10-0527

DOD: 2/8/24

Pers. Rep: BRYAN L. FLETCHER 1739 WAYAH DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Atty: ROBERT W. HAINES, ESQ. 1092 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD., #112 MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464

Estate of: ROBERT E. SEABROOK 2024-ES-10-0539

DOD: 3/9/24

Pers. Rep: TYEIRRA B. SEABROOK 1560 FULTON ST., #513 BROOKLYN, NY 11213

Atty: HARFORD W. IGLEHEART, ESQ. PO BOX 129 CHARLESTON, SC 2940

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: EDWARD JAY TRACEY 2024-ES-10-0444

DOD: 12/3/23

Pers. Rep: CHERYL STEPKA-TRACEY 755 LARKWOOD RD. CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Atty: DAVID W. WOLF, ESQ. 748 D ST. ANDREWS BLVD., CHARLESTON, SC 29407

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Estate of: LAURA G. BURTON 2024-ES-10-0445

DOD: 1/18/24

Pers. Rep: WILLIAM BURTON 5616 ALDRICH AVE. NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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Estate of: MARIAN MELLISH THOMAS 2024-ES-10-0470

DOD: 2/14/24

Pers. Rep: NICHOLAS GRAY THOMAS PO BOX 972 FOLLY BEACH, SC 29439

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Estate of: EDWARD RANDALL SWAN, JR. 2024-ES-10-0477

DOD: 1/2/24

Pers. Rep: NANCY MOBLEY SWAN 271 BAYVIEW DR. MT. PLEASANT,

2024-ES-10-0485

DOD: 11/1/23

Pers. Rep: CASSANDRA KING BRYANT 8135 WAINWRIGHT RD. NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Estate of: DAVID LEROY BOUKNIGHT, JR. 2024-ES-10-0499

DOD: 1/16/24

Pers. Rep: BETTY WINTERS BOUKNIGHT 1550 DOWNING ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29407

Estate of: ROBERT HOLMES HOOD, SR. 2024-ES-10-0500

DOD: 2/14/24

Pers. Rep: MARY AGNES B. HOOD 110 BROAD ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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

ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES

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

Estate of: ROBERT JAMES ANDERSON, JR. 2024-ES-10-0049

DOD: 1/4/24

Pers. Rep: DAMON D. SIMMONS PO BOX 80964 CHARLESTON, SC 29416

Atty:

KATHRYN M. COCKRILL, ESQ. PO BOX 12367 CHARLESTON, SC 29422

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Estate of: CALEB DANIEL FISHER

2024-ES-10-0207

DOD: 11/5/23

Pers. Rep: JENNIFER FOUQUETTE 489 FT. JOHNSON RD. CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Atty: ALLISON S. LEARD, ESQ. PO BOX 1857 GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445 ************

Estate of: JOY ANN SAUNDERS

BROACH

2024-ES-10-0279

DOD: 1/10/24

Pers. Rep: FAMILY SERVICES, INC., DBA ORIGIN SC

PO BOX 118006 CHARLESTON, SC 29423-8006

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Estate of: RACHEL GIESY CHESSER

2024-ES-10-0326

DOD: 1/25/24

Pers. Rep:

TIMOTHY MICHAEL CHESSER

7071 WINDMILL CREEK DR. CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Atty: JEFFREY C. MOORE, ESQ. 1 CARRIAGE LN., BLDG H, 2ND FLR. CHARLESTON, SC 29407

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Estate of: DANIEL YON CRABTREE 2024-ES-10-0339

DOD: 1/14/24

Pers. Rep: SHERRY CRABTREE 5512 KATY HILL RD. WADMALAW ISLAND, SC 29487

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Estate of: MARY JANE SMALLEY ROBERTS 2024-ES-10-0370

DOD: 1/16/24

Pers. Rep: PAUL O. ROBERTS 400 QUAY CIR., #409 CHARLESTON, SC 29412

Atty: M. JEAN LEE, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401

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Estate of: JAMES JARRET MAYNARD 2024-ES-10-0380

DOD: 2/8/24

Pers. Rep: RAYMOND W. MAYNARD

Atty: ARTHUR C. MCFARLAND, ESQ. 1847 ASHLEY RIVER RD., #200 CHARLESTON, SC 29407 ************

Estate of: CHRISTOPHER VINCENT SPAGNOLO 2024-ES-10-0321

DOD: 1/20/24

Pers. Rep: ALDO SPAGNOLO 415 PARKDALE DR., #9D CHARLESTON, SC 29414

NOTICE

A Virtual Final Divorce hearing is set in the Case of:

Timothy Wright v. Adline Wright,

Case No.: 2023-DR-10-2304, at the Charleston County, South Carolina Family Court on the 30th day of April, 2024, at 2:30 p.m.

PUBLIC AUCTION

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated:

Facility 1: 1108 Stockade Ln. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 4/23/2023 10:00 AM

Kaylynn Shellhorse Household item

Robert Walker Household item

Facility 2: 1904 Hwy 17 N. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 4/23/2023

10:15 AM

Neita Wiese Household items

AJ Gardner House Hold Goods, Furniture, Beds

Sydney Foote Mattress, boxes

Facility 3: 1640 James Nelson Rd Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 4/23/2023

10:20 AM

Anita Baker Household items

Renee Williams Clothes furniture boxes shoes

Patsy VanPelt Boxes and totes

Danielle Wyndham Household items

Facility 4: 1117 Bowman Rd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 4/23/2023

10:25 AM

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Porter Rice Bedroom set

Elizabeth Johnson Mower

Facility 5: 1471 Center St

Douglas

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Shantella Brown Household Goods/Furniture

Wanda Clarke Household Goods and Furniture

Norman

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 4/23/2023 10:30 AM Nichole

Porsche Foxworth Furniture

Brandi Shanahan Furniture & Boxes Facility 8: 9670 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 4/23/2023 10:15 AM

Isheka Manigault Household goods

Bernard Lane Household furniture, TV, radios

Lauren Crawford Bed table couch boxes

Jesus Navarro House Hold items

Ladashio Rouse Appliances clothes and furniture

HEATHER SCHAFFER Household Items/ Boxes

Facility 9: 6941 Rivers Ave North Charleston, SC 29406 4/23/2023

12:30 PM

Bernadette Rivers 2 beds and 2 dressers 15 boxes

Pierre Laroche Storing some bedroom/totes/ dreser/couches/tables

Felicia Smith 3 bedroom, livingroom, bedroom, clothes.

Erica Johnson 2 twin bed, small couch, boxes.

Evans Capers Misc

Terry Dais-Pasley Furniture, boxes, bags, accessories

Nikeema Heyward Couch and chairs

Jacquelyn Davis Household items

Justin Pasley Bed, clothing, table, furniture.

Laquinta Windley Household items

Trevonte Singleton 2 bedroom set, tvs

Facility 10: 5146 Ashley Phosphate Rd North Charleston, SC 29420 4/23/2023 12:00 PM

Devon Holmes

Washer, dryer, mattress and furniture

Victoria Toscano Furniture, tools

Facility 11: 45 Grand Oaks Blvd Charleston, SC 29414 4/23/2023 11:15 AM

Closing Repairs

Brittany Williams

Bed , washer, dryer mattress , dresser clothes ect

Nedra Jones

Household Goods/Furniture, TV/ Stereo Equipment

Fred Cox

Household Goods/Furniture, Tools/Appliances

Tarsha Mendes

House hold goods, furniture

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.

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PUBLIC AUCTION

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated:

Facility 1: 810 St. Andrews Blvd Charleston, SC 29407 4/23/2024 11:45 AM

Preston Hartman Bedroom living room

Facility 2: 2118 Heriot St. Charleston, SC 29403 4/23/2024 12:15 PM

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

Facility 3: 1533 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC

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.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

CASE NO.: 2024-CP-10-01345

BRENDA CLARK, KATRENA ELDRIDGE, REGINALD BROWN, FREDERICK BROWN and LAQUERA BROWN, Plaintiffs, v. CHRISTIAN BROWN and SHERIDAN BROWN, and their heirs, distributees, personal representatives, successors and assigns and spouses, if any they have and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real estate described in the Complaint, commonly known as: 20 Kenilworth Ave.

Charleston County, South Carolina TMS Number: 460-02-04-003 and also any unknown adults and those persons as who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants.

SUMMONS & NOTICE

To the Defendants above-named: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at his office at: 925 Wappoo Road, Suite B, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days, after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive if the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

NOTICE OF FILING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Notice, Complaint and Lis Pendens were filed on March 13th, 2024, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on September March 15th, 2024 and the Order of Publication was

Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston County, dated March 15th, 2024 and the said appointment shall become absolute 30 days after the final publication of this Notice, unless such Defendants, or anyone in their behalf shall procure a proper person to be appointed Guardian ad Litem of them within 30 days after the final publication of this Notice.

THE PURPOSE of this action is to clear the title to the subject real property described as follows: ALL that lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings thereon, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Charleston, State of aforesaid, and known and designated as lot number One hundred and sixteen (116) on a plat of the Hampton Park Terrace lands, recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County in Plat Book D, at Page 200. Said lot being at the southeast corner of Moultrie Street and Kenilworth Avenue.

MEASURING AND CONTAINING forty-five (45) feet on Moultrie Street by the same on the back line, on the east line one hundred and eighteen feet nine inches (118’ 9”), and on the West line one hundred and eighteen feet four inches (118’ 4”).

BUTTING AND BOUNDING north on Moultrie Street, east on Lot no. 115 south on lot no. 111, and west on Kenilworth Avenue, as appears by the aforesaid plat.

The said premises being subject to all the covenants and restrictions as to user as are fully set out in the Deed from the Charleston Building and Investment Company to George W. Bacot, recorded in Book Y-25, Page 619, R.M.C. Office for Charleston County.

TMS #460-02-04-003

s/Jeffrey T. Spell

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

Date March 26th, 2024

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO. 2024-CP-10-01446

ETHELMAE S. BOYD, Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF EREANIA BOYD RAWLEY AND JAMES RAWLEY, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FILING FOREIGN JUDGMENT

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED:

§§15-35-900, et seq. (1976).

s/Elaine Jenkins Elaine Jenkins SC Bar No. 2976 P. O. Box 364 Johns Island, SC 29457-0364 (615) 415-6075 eljenisland@gmail.com

Johns Island, South Carolina March 16, 2024

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2024-CP-10-00315

CAROLYN BLAKE, Plaintiff, AMENDED SUMMONS (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) vs. JOSE DURAN ALMANZA and PEDRO DURAN, Defendants.

TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the subscriber at his office, 3045 Ashley Phosphate Road, N. Charleston, South Carolina 29418, 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 the Complaint.

JOHN PRICE LAW FIRM, LLC

s/ Mark A. Redmond

Mark A. Redmond (SC BAR#: 0017268)

3045 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29418 (843) 552-6011

Mark A. Redmond@ johnpricelawfirm.com

Attorney for the Plaintiff

N. Charleston, SC Date: 1/22/2024

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2024-CP-10-00329

EDWARD KEITH STONAKER, Plaintiff, vs. RONALD WAYNE ERVIN, JR., Defendant.

SUMMONS

Tort: Personal Injury (Motor Vehicle Accident)

TO: THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED

NOTICE OF SALE

Upon authority of a Decree the undersigned Master-in-Equity for Charleston County will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below at the County Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of the Public Services Building located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL that lot, piece and parcel of land with buildings and improvements thereon situate, lying and being on the South side of Poplar Street in the City of Charleston, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 58 on a plan of 92 lots laid out of for Carolina-Florida Realty Company, which plat is recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book C, Page 128.

The said lot measuring and containing in front on Poplar Street thirty-five (35’) feet, on the back line thirty-four and ninety-three one hundredths (34.93’) feet, in depth on the West side one hundred six and twenty-eight hundredths (106.28”) feet, and on the East side one hundred four and twenty-six hundredths (104.26’) feet.

BUTTING AND BOUNDING to the North on Poplar Street, to the East on Lot 60, to the South on Lot 57, and to the West on Lot 56, all as shown on said plat.

Being the same property conveyed to Fadol Brown and David Simmons, Jr., by deed of David Simmons, Jr. and Theresa Marie Brown, dated and recorded September 27, 2018 in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Book 0749, Page 992.

TMS # 463-12-03-135

Property address: 15 Poplar Street Charleston, S.C.

A personal or deficiency judgment having been waived, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, any compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Mikell R. Scarborough

Master-in-Equity for Charleston County

5th Day of April 2024

Charleston, South Carolina

Submitted by: Larry D. Cohen, Esquire P.O. Box 30547 Charleston, South Carolina 29417 Tel. (843) 225-4445

Ldcohen@Ldcohenlaw.com

Attorney for Plaintiff The Bank of South Carolina

LUCILLE RICHARDS, Plaintiff, vs. ROBIN YVETTE HEYWARD, EDDIE HEYWARD, JR., DIANE SCHONYERS, ALTHEA ROBINSON, LOIS MICHELLE TRIPP, PAULETTE ALICIA SHIDER, JOHN DOE and MARY ROE, being fictitious names used to designate the unknown heirs at law distributees, devisees, legatees, widow, widowers, successors and assigns, if any, of REBECCA TRIPP, (deceased) and the following deceased individuals: CAROL DIANE TRIPP-DONOVAN, TIFFANY REBECCA RHODESIA DONOVAN 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/Partition By Sale)

TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE

NAMED:

Leroy

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the judgment rendered against you by the Superior Court of Paulding County, State of Georgia, has been filed with the Office of the Clerk of Court of Charleston County, South Carolina, located at 100 Broad Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. You may seek relief from the enforcement of this judgment within thirty (30) days of the service of this Notice upon you by serving your grounds therefor upon the Clerk of Court for Charleston County at 100 Broad Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, and upon the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiff at P. O. Box 364, Johns Island, SC, 29457-0364.

Should you fail to either seek such relief or satisfy the judgment within such period, the judgment will be enforced in this State in the same manner as a judgment issued by this Court.

This Notice is being filed and served in accordance with the provisions of the South Carolina Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act, S.C. Code Ann.

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 said Complaint on the subscriber at his office, 307 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485, 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 the Complaint.

JOHN PRICE LAW FIRM, LLC

/s/Bobby O. Phipps, Jr.

Bobby O. Phipps, Jr. (Bar No. 66535) 307 Old Trolley Road Summerville, SC 29423-0637

Phone: (843) 832-6000

Facsimile: (843) 871-3232

Email:bobbyphipps@ johnpricelawfirm.com

Attorney for Plaintiff

January 22, 2024

Summerville, South Carolina

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 undersigned Master-in-Equity, 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 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 highest bidder fail and refuse to make the required deposit at the time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days from the date of sale, the undersigned Master-in-Equity 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. The successful purchaser shall pay for documentary stamps on the Foreclosure Deed, and interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 5.95% per annum.

If Plaintiff or its representative fail

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 owners and partition by sale 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 lot, piece or parcel of land situate on Johns Island in Charleston County and State aforesaid, known as the Northern half of Lot No. 14 formerly of Hopkinson Plantation, containing Ten (10) acres more or less bounded North by Lot No. 13, East by Public Road, South by Lot No. 15,

and West by Bohicket Creek.

TMS No.: 203-00-00-007

NOTICE NISI

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 November 20, 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 21st day of November, 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. November 13, 2023

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON

IN THE PROBATE COURT

CASE NO.: 2024-ES-10-210

IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET JENKINS a/k/a MARGARET WILDER

AUDREY L. WILDER, Petitioner, vs. TAWANDA WILDER and BRENDA WILDER, Respondents.

NOTICE OF HEARING-VIRTUAL HEARING

TO: ALL HEIRS AND INTERESTED PARTIES: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE

NOTICE that the above-captioned action was filed on January 30, 2024 in the Probate Court for Charleston County, State of South Carolina. This action seeks the determination of the heirs of the Estate of Margaret Jenkins a/k/a Margaret Wilder who died on September 7, 1982. A hearing has been scheduled in connection with this matter on the 6th day of May 2024 at 10:00 a.m. If you plan to participate in the virtual hearing, you must contact the Law Office of Arthur C. McFarland at the below telephone number or email address or Robin Slikker, Esquire, Law Clerk of the Charleston County Probate Court at 843-958-5194 or rslikker@charlestoncounty.org, or Dena Byrd-Byrum, Law Clerk of Charleston County Probate Court at 843.958-5012 or dbyrd-byrum@ charlestoncounty.org prior to the hearing to receive the virtual link information.

Please be present at said hearing if you are an heir or interested party in the aforementioned Estate Margaret Jenkins a/k/a Margaret Wilder if so minded.

Arthur C. McFarland Attorney for Petitioner 1847 Ashley River Road Suite 200 Charleston, S.C. 29407 843.763-3900 843.763-5347-fax cecilesq@aol.com

Charleston, S.C. March 12, 2024

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2024-CP-10-01188

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. Lisa Jones a/k/a Lisa Michelle Jones; and Ashley River Commons Property Owners Association, DEFENDANT(S).

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT (241103.00014)

TO THE DEFENDANT LISA JONES A/K/A LISA MICHELLE JONES ABOVE NAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve copy of your answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 200, P.O. Box 2065, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, within thirty (30) days after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

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

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the above entitled action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on March 4, 2024.

SCOTT AND CORLEY, P.A.

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

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

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

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

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

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

are deemed to have notice of all matters disclosed by the public record, including the status of title.

See Ex parte Keller, 185 S.C. 283, 194 S.E. 15 (1937); Wells Fargo Bank, NA v. Turner, 378 S.C. 147, 662 S.E.2d 424 (Ct. App. 2008)

Purchaser shall pay for all costs of recording the deed.

By virtue of a Decree of the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, heretofore granted in the case of Woodhill Place Association, Inc. a/k/a Woodhill Place HOA and Woodhill Place Horizontal Property Regime, Plaintiffs, against Madie Shephard, Defendant;

I, the undersigned Master-in-Equity for Charleston County, will sell on May 7, 2024 at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the County Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, to the highest bidder, the following described property, to wit:

ALL that certain Unit situate, lying and being in Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as Unit Number 106 in Woodhill Place Horizontal Property Regime, as shown on the Plans and Specifications attached to the Master Deed of Woodhill Place Horizontal Property Regime, dated August 28, 1984 and recorded in Book G140, at page 282, together with the Amendments thereto, in the RMC Office for Charleston County, South Carolina. Together with the undivided parentage interest in the General Common Elements of the property described in Section 1 of Article 4 of said Master Deed appurtenant thereto.

SUBJECT to any and all restrictions, covenants, conditions, easements, rights of way, and all other matters affecting subject property, of record in the Office of the RMC for Charleston County, South Carolina.

BEING the same property conveyed to Madie Shephard by deed of James S. Bailey, dated December 17, 2014 and recorded December 30, 2014 in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Book 0448 at Page 857.

TMS No.: 475-16-00-092

Property Address: 6297 Rolling Fork Road Unit F North Charleston, SC 29406

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH:

The Master-in-Equity will require a deposit of Five (5%) Percent of the amount of bid (in cash or equivalent), same to be applied on the purchase price only upon compliance with the bid, but in case of non-compliance within thirty (30) days after the date of the sale, same to be forfeited and applied to costs and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder.

The sale shall be subject to taxes, to existing easements and restrictions of record, and to homeowners association assessments accruing subsequent to the date of the deed issued to the purchaser [Purchaser to pay interest on his bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance at the rate of 6.875% per annum].

The sale shall be subject to that certain mortgage lien held by South Carolina Federal Credit Union in the original amount of $55,200.00, dated December 17, 2014, and recorded December 30, 2014, in Book 0448 at Page 858 with the Charleston County Register of Deeds.

Any sale pursuant to this order is without warranty of any kind.

Neither Plaintiff nor Court warrant title to any third-party purchaser.

All third-party purchasers are made parties to this action and

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

Mikell R. Scarborough Master-in-Equity for Charleston County

Attorney for the Plaintiff

Derek F. Dean Simons & Dean 147 Wappoo Creek Drive, Suite 604 Charleston, SC 29412

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF EQUITY

Case No. 2021-CP-10-2617

Robert J. Seigler Trust (Robert J. Seigler, Trustee), Plaintiff,

v. PETER LAURIE AND CINDY FLOYD; NARINE RAMLOGAN AND CARMEL RAMLOGAN; SIMMONS CREEK-JOHNS ISLAND, LLC; FREDERICK HOPE TIMMS, ANTONIO D. NELSON, SR., HAROLD W. NELSON, JR, MARK NELSON, SR., AMBER

JOI NELSON, LARRY NELSON, CHERYL D. NELSON, EPHRIAM BUTLER, GEORGE MINUS, JAMES

NELSON a/k/a JAMES E. NELSON, JOSHUA BUTLER, KALEB BUTLER, KAVONNA BUTLER, KHALYA BUTLER, LATONYA MINUS, OTIS

ALFRED FREEMAN, SHERONDA

MINUS, SOLOMON BUTLER, VERNETTE NELSON BROWN, AARON A. LEGARE, BENZINA

FLUDD WASHINGTON, BONITA

LEGARE, CARL BROWN, CHARLES

LEGARE, CLARA FLUDD, DARCELLA LEGARE, EUGENE

LEGARE, JR., GEORGETTA

LEGARE, HEZKIAH B. FLUDD, JEROME FLUDD, LINCOLN LE GARE, III, LOUISE LEGARE WELLS, MARVEL LE GARE, MARY LOUISE LEGARE HARRIS, METTIE CHAPMAN, MICHAEL FLUDD, NATALIE FRANKLIN, NATHANIEL

LEGARE, NICOLE CHAPMAN, PHLLIS DOWDELL, QUEEN ESTER HOLT, ROSALYN DAVIS a/k/a ROSALYN GARRETT, RUBIN LEGARE, RUTH RICE, SEQUOIA CAMPBELL, SHERINA WILBURN, VERMELL DOCTOR, YVONNE LEGARE, ZORELL HEYWARD FLUDD, if they be alive, JOHN DOE, AND JANE DOE, whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating the unknown heirs, devisees, distributees, issue, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns of the above named Defendants, if they or any of them be dead; and of EDWARD NELSON, FRED NELSON, FRED NELSON, JR., FRED NELSON III, HAROLD W. NELSON, SR., JAMES S. NELSON, JUNITA LINDA RICHARDSON a/k/a JUANITA NELSON RICHARDSON a/k/a JUANITA

LINDA RICHARDSON a/k/a

LINDA MINUS RICHARDSON, KAREN NELSON BUTLER, NAOMI LOTTIE FREEMAN NELSON, ROBERT LOWRY, LOUISE COLES

LOWRY LEGARE, EDWARD LEGARE, SR., BERNARD FLUDD, MOZELLE FLUDD WILBURN, ROBERT LEGARE, EUGENE S. LEGARE, DAISY BELL WILSON

LEGARE, EDWARD LEGARE, JR., MARIE LEGARE, CATHALEEN LEGARE CHAPMAN, LINCOLN LEGARE a/k/a LINCOLN PAUL LE

GARE, ASALEE LEGARE, GILBERT LEGARE, CLEMENT LEGARE, SR., CLEMENT LEGARE, JR., CATHERINE LEGARE a/k/a INEZ LEGARE DUKES, WILHELMINA LEGARE a/k/a VIOLA LEGARE, all deceased; and MARY ROE AND RICHARD ROE, whose true

names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, persons under disability, incompetents, imprisoned, or those persons in the military, if any; and also all other persons, known or whose true names are unknown, claiming any right, title, interest in, or lien upon the real estate described in the Amended Complaint herein, Defendant

SUMMONS AS TO CROSS-CLAIM TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED IN THIS ACTION: YOU ARE HERBY SUMMONED and required to answer the CrossClaim, herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or to otherwise appear, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint, upon the subscribers at his office, 1055-F North Main St., Summerville, SC 29483, or Post Office Box 85, Summerville, SC 29484, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Cross-Claim or otherwise appear and defend within the time allotted, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief herein demanded, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in this Complaint.

I. COUNTERCLAIM AND CROSSCLAIM AS TO ALL DEFENDANTS FOR EASEMENT BY NECESSITY

1. Defendant repeats the previous items of this Answer as if retyped verbatim right here.

2. Defendant craves reference to Items 1-6 of the Fourth Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff which accurately shows the parties for the Complaint and for this CounterClaim and Cross-Claims.

3. Defendant craves reference to Items 7-9 of the Fourth Amended Complaint filed by the Plaintiff which accurately lays out the proper jurisdiction and venue for this Complaint, Counter-Claim and Cross-Claims.

4. Craving reference to No. 11 of the Plaintiff’s Fourth Amended Complaint, the referenced dirt road runs generally westward from the Tims property to the Plaintiff’s property as stated in No. 11.

5. Defendant also craves reference to No. 25 of the Plaintiff’s Fourth Amended Complaint for the Alternate Access easement.

6. Upon information and belief, Tims’ property was once part of a larger parcel along with and sharing unity of title with the Laurie Property, Ramlogan property, Simmons Creek Property, and/ or the Nelson property; the unity of title was later severed; and the Tims’ property use of the of the Old Pond access has been at all times been necessary, actual, real, reasonable, and not merely convenient. Alternatively, the Tims’ property was once part of a larger parcel along with, and therefore sharing unity of title with the Ramlogan Property, Harris Property, and/or the Nelson’s property and the Plaintiff’s property. The unity of title was later severed and the Tims’ use of the Alternate Access has at all times been necessary, actual, real, reasonable and not merely convenient.

7. Accordingly, Tims is entitled to a judicial declaration that it enjoys an easement implied by necessity, running with the Plaintiff’s property and the Seigler property for purposes of affording access between the Plaintiff’s property, and the Seigler property and the public right of way at Old Pond Road, either via the Old Pond Access or the Alternate Access.

II. COUNTER CLAIM AND CROSSCLAIM AS TO ALL DEFENDANTS FOR EASEMENT CREATED BY DEPICTION ON PLAT

8. Defendant repeats the previous items of this Answer as if retyped verbatim right here.

9. The Old Pond Access and Alternate Access are depicted on

numerous plats within the Parties’ chain of title, thereby creating permanent, irrevocable easements.

10. Accordingly, Tims is entitled to a judicial declaration that it enjoys an easement by virtue of depiction in various plats, running with the Plaintiff’s and Seigler’s property for purposes of affording access between the Tims’ property and the Plaintiff’s property and the Seigler Property and the public right of way at Old Pond Road, either via the Old Pond Access or the Alternate Access.

WHEREFORE, having set forth their causes of actions, the Tims respectfully request that the Court enter judgment declaring that the Tims Property enjoys a permanent access easement, appurtenant to and running with the Tims Property; via the Old Pond Access or, in the alternative, via the Alternate Access, affording access between the Tims Property and Old Pond Road; for the injunctive relief requested herein; and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and appropriate.

s/William H. Sloan William H. Sloan Attorney for Fred Tims Post Office Box 85 Summerville, SC 29484 843-873-7531 whs@sloanlawfirm.net February 27, 2024

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE#: 2021-CP-10-02617

ROBERT J. SEIGLER TRUST (ROBERT J. SEIGLER, TRUSTEE), Plaintiff, v. PETER LAURIE AND CINDY FLOYD; NARINE RAMLOGAN AND CARMEL RAMLOGAN; SIMMONS CREEK-JOHNS ISLAND, LLC; FREDERICK HOPE TIMMS, ANTONIO D. NELSON, SR., HAROLD W. NELSON, JR, MARK NELSON, SR., AMBER

JOI NELSON, LARRY NELSON, CHERYL D. NELSON, EPHRIAM BUTLER, GEORGE MINUS, JAMES NELSON a/k/a JAMES E. NELSON, JOSHUA BUTLER, KALEB BUTLER, KAVONNA BUTLER, KHALYA BUTLER, LATONYA MINUS, OTIS ALFRED FREEMAN, SHERONDA MINUS, SOLOMON BUTLER, VERNETTE NELSON BROWN, AARON A. LEGARE, BENZINA FLUDD WASHINGTON, BONITA LEGARE, CARL BROWN, CHARLES LEGARE, CLARA FLUDD, DARCELLA LEGARE, EUGENE LEGARE, JR., GEORGETTA LEGARE, HEZKIAH B. FLUDD, JEROME FLUDD, LINCOLN LE GARE, III, LOUISE LEGARE WELLS, MARVEL LE GARE, MARY LOUISE LEGARE HARRIS, METTIE CHAPMAN, MICHAEL FLUDD, NATALIE FRANKLIN, NATHANIEL LEGARE, NICOLE CHAPMAN, PHLLIS DOWDELL, QUEEN ESTER HOLT, ROSALYN DAVIS a/k/a ROSALYN GARRETT, RUBIN LEGARE, RUTH RICE, SEQUOIA CAMPBELL, SHERINA WILBURN, VERMELL DOCTOR, YVONNE LEGARE, ZORELL HEYWARD FLUDD, JOSEPH LEE RICHARDSON if they be alive, JOHN DOE, AND JANE DOE, whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating the unknown heirs, devisees, distributees, issue, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns of the above named Defendants, if they or any of them be dead; and of EDWARD NELSON, FRED NELSON, FRED NELSON, JR., FRED NELSON III, HAROLD W. NELSON, SR., JAMES S. NELSON, JUNITA LINDA RICHARDSON a/k/a JUANITA NELSON RICHARDSON a/k/a JUANITA LINDA RICHARDSON a/k/a LINDA MINUS RICHARDSON, KAREN NELSON BUTLER, NAOMI LOTTIE FREEMAN NELSON, ROBERT LOWRY, LOUISE COLES

LOWRY LEGARE, EDWARD LEGARE, SR., BERNARD FLUDD, MOZELLE FLUDD WILBURN, ROBERT LEGARE, EUGENE S. LEGARE, DAISY BELL WILSON LEGARE, EDWARD LEGARE, JR., MARIE LEGARE, CATHALEEN LEGARE CHAPMAN, LINCOLN LEGARE a/k/a LINCOLN PAUL LE

GARE, ASALEE LEGARE, GILBERT LEGARE, CLEMENT LEGARE, SR., CLEMENT LEGARE, JR., CATHERINE LEGARE a/k/a INEZ

LEGARE DUKES, WILHELMINA LEGARE a/k/a VIOLA LEGARE, all deceased; and MARY ROE AND RICHARD ROE, whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, persons under disability, incompetents, imprisoned, or those persons in the military, if any; and also all other persons, known or whose true names are unknown, claiming any right, title, interest in, or lien upon the real estate described in the Fourth Amended Complaint herein, Defendants.

FOURTH AMENDED SUMMONS (Declaratory Judgement) (Non-Jury)

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS SIMMONS CREEKJOHNS ISLAND LLC and all of Nelson family heirs: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Fourth Amended Cross-Claim herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to this complaint on the subscriber, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days after service hereof if service upon you was in person and thirtyfive (35) days after service hereof if service upon you was by U.S. Mail, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Fourth Amended 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 Fourth Amended Complaint. In addition, your answer should be filed with the court within five (5) days after service thereof.

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 Fourth Amended 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 Fourth Amended Summons and Fourth Amended Cross Complaint upon you.

January 16, 2024 Charleston, SC

FIFTH AMENDED SUMMONS (Declaratory Judgment) (Non-Jury)

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS SIMMONS CREEK-JOHNS ISLAND LLC by their attorneys: Ainsley Fisher Tillman and Ian S. Ford, To NELSON FAMILY MEMBERS: LARRY NELSON, by his attorneys Kenneth Allen Davis and Charles J. Boykin: other NELSON family members: ANTONIO D. NELSON, SR., HAROLD W. NELSON, JR, MARK NELSON, SR., AMBER JOI NELSON, CHERYL D. NELSON, EPHRIAM BUTLER, GEORGE MINUS, JAMES NELSON a/k/a JAMES E. NELSON,

In addition, any deceased NELSON family members: EDWARD NELSON, FRED NELSON, FRED NELSON, JR., FRED NELSON III, HAROLD W. NELSON, SR., JAMES S. NELSON, JUNITA LINDA RICHARDSON A/K/A JUANITA NELSON RICHARDSON, KAREN NELSON BUTLER, NAOMI LOITIE FREEMAN NELSON or any unknown heirs by court appointed attorneys: Charles Mac Gibson Jr and Lana Marie Jamrosyk representing for RICHARD ROE, MARY ROE, JANE DOE, AND JOHN DOE.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Fourth Amended Cross-Claim herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to this complaint on the subscriber, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days after service hereof if service upon you was in person and thirtyfive (35) days after service hereof if service upon you was by U.S. Mail, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Fourth Amended 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 Fourth Amended Complaint. In addition, your answer should be filed with the court within five (5) days after service thereof.

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 Fifth Amended 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 Fifth Amended Summons and Fourth Amended Cross Complaint upon you. Vaughan Law Firm, PA s/ W. Barnwell Vaughan W. Barnwell Vaughan, S.C. Bar No. 6449 102 Wappoo Creek Dr, Suite 2 Charleston, SC 29412 P: 843-762-7825

wbv@vaughanlawfirm.net Attorneys for the Defendants Ramlogans January 22, 2024 Charleston, South Carolina

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries author Eric G. Wilson claims, “Darker emotional states — doubt, confusion, alienation, despair — inspire a deeper and more durable experience of the sacred than contentment does.” I disagree. I know for a fact that an exquisite embrace of life’s holiness is equally possible through luminous joy and boisterous triumph and exultant breakthroughs. Propagandists of the supposed potency of misery are stuck in a habit of mind that’s endemic to the part of civilization that’s rotting and dying. In any case, Aries, I’m pleased to tell you that in the coming weeks, you will have abundant opportunities to glide into sacred awareness on the strength of your lust for life and joie de vivre.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Will humans succeed in halting the decimation of the environment? Will we neutralize the power of fundamentalism as it fights to quash our imaginations and limit our freedoms? Will we outflank and outlast the authoritarians that threaten democracy? Sorry I’m asking you to think about sad realities. But now is an excellent time for you to ponder the world we are creating for our descendants — and resolve to do something in loving service to the future. Meditate on the riddle from Lewis Carroll’s book Through the Looking Glass: “It’s a poor sort of memory that only works backwards.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The genius polymath Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) contributed much treasure to science and engineering. One encyclopedia sums up his legacy: “He was the father of observational astronomy, modern-era classical physics, the scientific method and modern science.” Unfortunately, many of Galileo’s ideas conflicted with the teachings of Catholicism. The church fathers hounded him for years, even arresting him and putting him on trial. The Vatican eventually apologized, though not until 350 years after Galileo died. I expect that you, too, will generate many new approaches and possibilities in the coming months, Gemini — not Galileo level, of course, but still: sufficiently unprecedented to rouse the resistance of conventional wisdom. I suspect you won’t have to wait long to be vindicated, however.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I don’t regard a solar eclipse as a bad omen. On the contrary, I believe it may purge and cleanse stale old karma. On some occasions, I have seen it flush away emotional debts and debris that have been accumulating for years. So how shall we interpret the total solar eclipse that will electrify your astrological house of intimate togetherness in the coming days? I think it’s a favorable time to be brave and daring as you upgrade your best relationships. What habits and patterns are you ready to reinvent and reconfigure? What new approaches are you willing to experiment with?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): At your best, you Scorpios are not invasive manipulators. Rather, you are catalysts. You are instigators of transformation, resurrectors of dead energy, awakeners of numb minds. The people you influence may not be aware that they long to draw on your influence. They may think you are somehow imposing it on them, when, in fact, you are simply being your genuine, intense self, and they are reaching out to absorb your unruly healing. In the coming weeks, please keep in mind what I’ve said here.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In my astrological opinion, it’s prime time for you to shower big wild favors on your beautiful self. Get the fun underway with a period of rigorous self-care: a physical check-up, perhaps, and visits with the dentist, therapist, hairstylist and acupuncturist. Try new healing agents and seek precise magic that enhances and uplifts your energy. I trust you will also call on luxurious indulgences like a massage, a psychic reading, gourmet meals, an emotionally potent movie, exciting new music, and long, slow love-making. Anything else, Sagittarius? Make a list and carry out these tasks with the same verve and determination you would give to any important task.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The coming days will be a favorable time for you to wrestle with an angel or play chess with a devil. You will have extraordinary power in any showdown or collaboration with spiritual forces. Your practical intelligence will serve you well in encounters with nonrational enigmas and supernatural riddles. Here’s a hot tip: Never assume that any being, human or divine, is holier or wiser than you. You will have a special knack for finding compassionate solutions to address even the knottiest dilemmas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Now would be a perfect time to prove your love. How? You might begin by being extra considerate, sensitive, sweet, and tender. I hope you will add sublime, scintillating touches, too. Maybe you will tell your beloved allies beautiful truths about themselves — revelations that make them feel deeply understood and appreciated. Maybe you will give them gifts or blessings they have wanted for a long time but never managed to get for themselves. It’s possible you will serenade them with their favorite songs, or write a poem or story about them, or buy them a symbol that inspires their spiritual quest. To climax all your kindness, perhaps you will describe the ways they have changed your life for the better.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leo naturalist and ornithologist William Henry Hudson (1841–1922) said, “I am not a lover of lawns. Rather would I see daisies in their thousands, ground ivy, hawkweed, and dandelions with splendid flowers and fairy down, than the too-well-tended lawn.” I encourage you to adopt his attitude toward everything in your life for the next few weeks. Always opt for unruly beauty over tidy regimentation. Choose lush vitality over pruned efficiency. Blend your fate with influences that exult in creative expressiveness, genial fertility and deep feelings. (PS: Cultural critic Michael Pollan says, “A lawn is nature under totalitarian rule.”)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I praise and celebrate you for your skills at helping other people access their resources and activate their potentials. I hope you are rewarded well for your gorgeous service. If you are not, please figure out how to correct the problem in the coming months. If you are feeling extra bold, consider these two additional assignments: 1. Upgrade your skills at helping yourself access your own resources and activate your own potentialS. 2. Be forthright and straightforward in asking the people you help to help you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your featured organ of the month is your nose. This may sound beyond the scope of predictable possibilities, but I’m serious: You will make robust decisions and discriminating choices if you get your sniffer fully involved. So I advise you to favor and explore whatever smells good. Cultivate a nuanced appreciation for what aromas can reveal. If there’s a hint of a stink or an odd tang, go elsewhere. The saying “follow your nose” is especially applicable. PS: I recommend you take steps to expose yourself to a wide array of scents that energize you and boost your mood.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When is the best time to ask for a raise or an increase in benefits?

Can astrology reveal favorable periods for being aggressive about getting more of what you want?

In the system I use, the time that’s 30 to 60 days after your birthday is most likely to generate good results. Another phase is 210 to 240 days after your birthday. Keep in mind that these estimates may be partly fanciful and playful and mythical. But then in my philosophy, fanciful and playful and mythical actions have an honored place. Selffulfilling prophecies are more likely to be fulfilled if you regard them as fun experiments rather than serious, literal rules.

Homework: Imagine that everything and everyplace in your life are holy. Newsletter.

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