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Is the deck stacked against renters? Yes…and here are eight reasons why you need expert guidance Page 2

Construction employment increases in 226 of 358 metro areas Page 3

Alliance Residential Company opens new Prose Rhyne in northwest Charlotte Page 4

MARGENAU: Will the Christmas Spirit rub off on disability haters? Page 5

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From New York to Tokyo, stock markets around the world have rallied in 2023 Page 7

Home flipping activity keeps falling while investor profits keep rising across U.S. ATTOM has released its third-quarter 2023 U.S. Home Flipping Report showing that 72,543 single-family homes and condominiums in the United States were flipped in the third quarter. Those transactions represented 7.2 percent, or one of every 14 home sales nationwide, during the months running from July through September of 2023. The latest portion was down from 7.9 percent of all home sales in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2023 and from 7.7 percent in the third quarter of last year. While the flipping rate remained historically high, it dropped for the second straight quarter, to the lowest point in two years. But even as flipping rates declined, the latest analysis also revealed that fortunes continued improving for home flippers during the third quarter in the form of rising profits. Investor returns increased for the third quarter in a row, rebounding from a slump that had slashed profit margins by nearly two-thirds from early-2021 to late-2022. Margins, along with raw profits, rose to the highest levels since the middle of last year. The typical third-quarter profit margin of 29.8 percent nationwide – based on the difference between the median purchase and median resale price for home flips - remained far below peaks hit in 2021. But it was up from 29 percent in the second quarter of 2023 and up seven percentage points from a low of 22.4 percent in the fourth quarter of last year.

Raw profits on typical flips around the country, meanwhile, increased to $70,000. That remained well down from a high of $110,000 reached in 2021. But it was up slightly from the second quarter of 2023 and was $15,000 more than last year’s low point. “The comeback for the home-flipping industry is looking more like a real trend than a temporary break in what had been a pretty bleak couple of years,” said Rob Barber, CEO for ATTOM. “For sure, investment returns still aren’t anywhere close to where they were a couple of years ago. The latest nationwide profit margin also remains barely within the spread that covers the usual holding costs on flips, with wide variations around the country. Nevertheless, home flippers continue to head back in the right direction.” Profits and profit margins again turned upward in the third quarter of 2023 as investors were able to benefit from shifts in prices that went in their favor from the time when they were buying their properties to the point at which they sold them. Specifically, the typical resale price on flipped homes decreased to $305,000 in the third quarter, a 1.5 percent decline from the second quarter of 2023. But that drop-off was not as much as a 2.1 percent dip in median prices that recent home flippers were commonly seeing when they were buying their properties. The smaller quarterly decline in resale prices led to the improvement in profits and profit margins.

Home flipping rates tick downward in three-quarters of nation

Home flips as a portion of all home sales decreased from the second quarter of 2023 to the third quarter of 2023 in 136 of the 183 metropolitan statistical areas around the U.S. with enough data to analyze (74 percent). Most of the declines were by less than two percentage points. (Metro areas were included if they had a population of 200,000 or more and at least 50 home flips in the third quarter of 2023.) Among those metros, the largest flipping rates during the third quarter of 2023 were in Macon, GA (flips comprised 16.1 percent of all home sales); Salisbury, MD (14.1 percent); Spartanburg, SC (13.3 percent); Atlanta, GA (13.2 percent) and Fayetteville, NC (12.8 percent). Aside from Atlanta, the largest flipping rates among metro areas with a population of more than 1 million were in Memphis, TN (12.5 percent); Jacksonville, FL (10.8 percent); Phoenix, AZ (10.4 percent) and Cincinnati, OH (10.2 percent). The smallest home-flipping rates among metro areas analyzed in the third quarter were in Seattle, WA (3.8 percent); Madison, WI (3.9 percent); Honolulu, HI (3.9 percent); Bridgeport, CT (4 percent) and Lansing, MI (4.1 percent).

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Is the deck stacked against renters? Yes…and here are eight reasons why you need expert guidance The process of renting a new apartment can be lengthy and stressful, but when you boil it down, it’s fairly simple, right? All you need to do is look through listings, contact landlords to set up a few tours, and— assuming you can afford it—apply for the unit(s) you like best. Not so fast, says Jonas Bordo, CEO and cofounder of Dwellsy. In recent years, renting has become more competitive, more expensive, and exponentially more complex to navigate. “Renters who don’t take the time to educate themselves are at a disadvantage in a high-stakes process where quality of life and (potentially) thousands of dollars are on the line,” says Bordo, coauthor along with Hannah Hildebolt of Everything You Need to Know About Renting But Didn’t Know to Ask: All the Insider Dirt to Help You Get the Best Deal and Avoid Disaster (Matt Holt, August 2023, ISBN: 978-1-6377439-2-8, $21.95). “We’re accustomed to using expert advice to help us navigate other big-ticket purchases like cars, electronics, and appliances—we must do the same to create the best odds when renting.” One huge-ticket purchase Americans regularly receive expert help with is buying a home. Most people rely on a realtor to shepherd them through this lengthy, oftenconfusing process. However, at a time when buying a house is 52 percent more expensive than renting, many would-be homeowners are choosing to rent instead—at least until inflation and interest rates abate. “Still others are recognizing that renting just makes better sense for them than owning because it saves money, time, and stress,” Bordo points out. “Whatever your reasons, if you’re choosing to rent, you don’t want to make a mistake.” Apartment hunting has become not just an art but a science, and that’s why Bordo wrote Everything You Need to Know About Renting But Didn’t Know to Ask. The book is exactly what the title says: a comprehensive guide to help people “win” at renting. It covers the entire process, from preparing for the rental search to getting your security deposit back after your lease is up. “I saw a need for this book because the deck is stacked against renters, and most

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people go into this process blindly,” Bordo explains. “They lack the knowledge to uncover all available rentals, and they’re unsure of their rights. They may be targeted by scammers. Many end up paying more than they’d intended, or settle for a rental they’re unhappy with.” Knowledge can change all that. When renters are armed with background knowledge, proven strategies, and best practices, their renting experience will be a whole different ball game. With several decades’ experience as a renter, landlord, property manager, and current CEO of the largest U.S. rental marketplace, Bordo is a trusted authority on all things rental-related. Here, he explains why it’s so important for renters to seek out information from the experts (instead of gaining it through painful personal experience): Not all rental listing platforms are created equal. Some sites are unsafe because they’re heavily utilized by scammers. Others may have a limited number of listings because they charge landlords to post their properties. Still others—like Dwellsy—allow landlords to list properties free of charge, while actively working to prevent fraud. Do you know which platform is which? Are you sure you’re even aware of all the options? “If you stick to one small corner of the rental marketplace, or use unsafe or outdated sites for your search, you’re at a

disadvantage from the beginning,” says Bordo. “It’s important to learn about the tools available to you, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to use them effectively. It would be a shame to miss out on the perfect apartment because you were looking in the wrong place.” Scams are becoming more common. According to a 2022 Dwellsy survey, 44 percent of respondents said that they or someone they knew had lost money due to rental fraud, with the average renter losing $2,890. Scammers are adept at pretending to be convincing landlords, and they shamelessly take advantage of the urgency many renters feel. “The online marketplace, combined with the ability to instantly transfer money via tools like Zelle and Venmo, has played right into the hands of fraudsters,” Bordo notes. “If you don’t recognize red flags that might signal a scam, you’re more likely to become a victim. “Using a feature like SafeSearch from Dwellsy Edge ($29.99 per year) provides an extra layer of protection,” he adds. “While Dwellsy requires all listings to pass a multistep authentication process before being posted, if you do experience fraud on a listing found through Dwellsy, you’re covered for up to $2,000.” In many markets, you need to be first—or you’ll lose your rental. If you

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Construction employment increases in 226 of 358 metro areas Construction employment increased in 226, or 63 percent, of 358 metro areas between October 2022 and October 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that tight labor market conditions kept construction employment from increasing in even more metro areas. “Construction employment keeps growing in a solid majority of metro areas but many more would be in the plus-column if contractors could find qualified workers,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “With construction unemployment hovering around 4 percent, it’s clear there aren’t enough jobseekers available to fill all the openings.” New York City added the most construction jobs (14,600 jobs, 10 percent), followed by Dallas-Plano-Irving, Texas (11,000 jobs, 7 percent); Baton Rouge, La. (9,400 jobs, 20 percent); PortlandVancouver-Hillsboro, Ore.-Wash. (8,300 jobs, 10 percent); and Boston-CambridgeNewton, Mass. (7,800 jobs, 10 percent). The largest percentage gains were in Baton Rouge, La., followed by LexingtonFayette, Ky. (13 percent, 1,800 jobs); Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Mich. (13 percent, 3,700 jobs); Corvallis, Ore. (13 percent, 200 jobs); and Toledo, Ohio (12 percent, 1,700 jobs). Construction employment declined over the year in 54 metros or 15 percent of all areas and was unchanged in 78 areas. The largest job loss occurred in Houston-The

HOME FLIPPING FROM PAGE 1 Regionally, the highest third-quarter flipping rate was in the South (9.1 percent), followed by the West (8.1 percent), Midwest (6.5 percent) and Northeast (5.2 percent).

Typical home flipping returns up in half of U.S.

The median $305,000 resale price of homes flipped nationwide in the third quarter of 2023 generated a gross profit of $70,000 above the median investor purchase price of $235,000. That resulted in a typical 29.8 percent profit margin in the third quarter of 2023, up from 29 percent the second quarter of this year and 27 percent in the third quarter of last year (as well the recent low point of 22.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022). But the latest nationwide figure still remained far beneath the 60.8 percent level in the second quarter of 2021. Profit margins went up from the second to the third quarter in 93 of the 183 metro areas analyzed (51 percent) and were up annually in 111 of those markets, or 61 percent. The biggest year-over-year increases in typical profit margins during the third quarter came in Akron, OH (ROI up from 50 percent in the third quarter of 2022 to 114.1 percent in the third quarter of 2023); Flint, MI (up from 61.6 percent to 113.8 percent); Canton, OH (up from 17.8 percent to 69.6 percent); Augusta, GA (up from 44.8 percent to 93.5 percent) and York, PA (up from 61.5 percent to 107.5 percent). The biggest annual increases in typical profit margins among metro areas with a population of at least 1 million were in Birmingham, AL (ROI up from 35.4 percent in the third quarter of 2022 to 71.9 percent

Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas (-11,500 jobs, -5 percent); followed by DenverAurora-Lakewood, Colo. (-5,300 jobs, -5 percent); Orange-Rockland-Westchester, N.Y. (-4,500 jobs, -9 percent); and Nassau County-Suffolk County, N.Y. (-4,500 jobs, -5 percent). The largest percentage decrease occurred in Kankakee, Ill. (-13 percent, -200 jobs), followed by Bay City, Mich. (-12 percent, -200 jobs); Binghamton, N.Y. (-11 percent, -500 jobs); Pittsfield, Mass. (-9 percent, -200 jobs); and OrangeRockland-Westchester, N.Y.

Association officials pointed to the fact relatively few schools offer programs focused on construction as one reason not enough workers are seeking positions in the industry, despite the high wages available. They also pointed to the lack of temporary work visas available specifically for the construction industry. They urged Washington leaders to invest more in construction education and training programs and to explore opportunities to allow more people with construction skills to legally enter the

country and work in the industry. “Policy makers need to expose more students to construction career opportunities and accept new workers if they truly want new infrastructure, clean energy and manufacturing facilities,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s chief executive officer. “Instead, they aren’t interested in encouraging students to pursue construction careers or willing to offer a legal path for others to pursue those opportunities.” Staff report

in the third quarter of 2023); Buffalo, NY (up from 75.6 percent to 109.7 percent); Cleveland, OH (up from 35.8 percent to 67 percent); Cincinnati, OH (up from 33.5 percent to 55.3 percent) and Tulsa, OK (up from 32.3 percent to 53.8 percent). The recent gains resulted in typical profit margins of below 30 percent in just 68, or about a third, of the 183 metros with enough data to analyze in the third quarter of 2023. That was far better than a year earlier, when half of those metro areas commonly had investment returns that low. Metro areas with a population of at least 1 million and the weakest returns on typical home flips in the third quarter of 2023 were Austin, TX (1.2 percent); Dallas, TX (4.9 percent); San Antonio, TX (5.7 percent); Houston, TX (8.1 percent) and Salt Lake City, UT (11.2 percent).

All-cash investing by home flippers increases slightly

smallest level since the fourth quarter of 2021.

Investors earn highest raw profits in West and Northeast

The highest raw profits on median-priced home flips in the third quarter of 2023, measured in dollars, were concentrated in the West and Northeast regions of the country. Twenty of the top 25 were in those regions, led by San Jose, CA (typical gross profit of $355,000); San Francisco, CA ($249,000); Salisbury, MD ($231,015); San Diego, CA ($189,000) and both Bridgeport, CT, and New York, NY ($165,000). The South dominated the opposite end of the range, along with the West. Those two regions had 24 of the 25 worst raw profits on median-priced transactions during the third quarter. The weakest numbers were in Albuquerque, NM ($1,875 loss); Tyler, TX ($1,749 profit); Provo, UT ($2,120 profit); Austin, TX ($4,939 profit) and Beaumont, TX ($6,062 profit).

Nationwide, 62.9 percent of homes flipped in the third quarter of 2023 had been purchased by investors with cash. That was up from 62.3 percent in the second quarter of 2023, although still down from 63.7 percent portion in the third quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, 37.1 percent of homes flipped in the third quarter of 2023 had been bought with financing. That was down from 37.7 percent in the prior quarter, but still up from 36.3 percent a year earlier. “All-cash flipping inched up a bit as average home mortgage rates rose by a full percentage point across the country during the third quarter following some small dropoffs earlier in 2023,” Barber noted. “With rates now dipping back down, the pressure to finance flips with cash is receding a bit. That could lead more investors back to financing their purchases, much as they did when rates were super low a couple of years ago.” Among metropolitan areas with a population of 1 million or more and sufficient data to analyze, those with the highest percentage of homes flipped in the third quarter of 2023 that had been purchased with cash were in Detroit, MI (79.7 percent); Cleveland, OH (76.5 percent); Rochester, NY (73.4 percent); Cincinnati, OH (72.6 percent) and Buffalo, NY (70.4 percent).

Average time to flip nationwide decreases by 17 days

The average time it took from purchase to resale on home flips dropped to 161 days in the third quarter of 2023. That was down from 178 in the second quarter of 2023 and 165 days in the third quarter of 2022, to the

Investor resales to FHA buyers drop for first time in more than a year

Of the 72,543 U.S. homes flipped in the third quarter of 2023, 10.1 percent were sold to buyers using loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), marking the first quarterly decline since the second quarter of last year. The latest portion was down from 11.8 percent in the second quarter of 2023, although still up from 8.9 percent in the third quarter of 2022. Among metro areas with a population of at least 200,000 and at least 50 home flips in the third quarter of 2023, those with the highest percentage of flipped properties sold to FHA buyers — typically first-time home purchasers — were Bakersfield, CA (27.7 percent); Visalia, CA (27.4 percent); Greeley, CO (27.3 percent); Vallejo, CA (26.7 percent) and Lakeland, FL (24.9 percent).

One of every six counties have home-flipping rates of at least 10 percent

Home flips accounted for at least 10 percent of all home sales in 175, or 17.9 percent, of the 979 counties around the U.S. with at least 10 flips in the third quarter of 2023. That was below the 23.9 percent of all counties with enough data to measure in the second quarter of 2023. The leaders in the third quarter of this year were Somerset County (Princess Anne), MD (22 percent); Lumpkin County, GA (north of Atlanta) (20.4 percent); Lamar County, GA (south of Atlanta) (20 percent); Cobb County (Marietta), GA (20 percent) and Hopewell City/County, VA (19.4 percent). Staff report

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Alliance Residential Company opens new Prose Rhyne in northwest Charlotte

active rental residential real estate developers in the United States. Staff report

Jump in longterm interest rates Leading national multifamily developer Alliance Residential Company is proud expected to weigh on to announce the opening of its newest economy apartment community Prose Rhyne in Northwest Charlotte. The 330-unit community is the second Prose-branded property to debut in North Carolina and the first in the Charlotte Market, with both focused on providing modern apartment living near high-growth employment corridors. Conveniently located in west Charlotte’s logistics and transportation core, Prose Rhyne offers the perfect location for both lifestyle and job destinations. The new apartment community is five minutes away from the Charlotte Douglas Airport and benefits from the industrial development boom in west Charlotte which has brought thousands of new jobs within miles of the community, including an Amazon distribution center five minutes away and a new industrial park that is being built on the adjacent property to Prose Rhyne. In addition to tremendous job opportunities in the immediate area, Prose Rhyne offers residents a short drive to popular locations, including the US National Whitewater Center and the new Riverbend Village retail center. Prose Rhyne offers residents one- and two-bedroom apartment options with an average of 996 square feet. Each unit features custom white shaker cabinets, granite countertops, entertainment-sized kitchen islands, kitchen and linen pantries, stainless steel appliances, wood plankstyle flooring throughout, walk-in closets in all bedrooms, and side-by-side Samsung washers and dryers. Community amenities include a resortstyle pool with sun shelf seating area, a clubhouse with catering kitchen and entertainment lounge, fitness center, coworking spaces, a spacious pet park, 24/7 LuxorOne package concierge system and ample parking. The design team for Prose Rhyne includes architect Cline Design Associates and engineer McAdams. “We are thrilled to introduce Charlotte residents to the Prose Brand by providing high-quality living experiences in a convenient location,” said Donald Santos, Managing Director for Alliance Residential Company. “Prose Rhyne offers those in the Charlotte market easy access to major employers and commuting corridors and provides the perfect location for access to a variety of popular restaurants, entertainment, recreation and shopping locations.” Prose is the nation’s first multifamily residential concept composed of entrylevel Class A homes in rapidly expanding job corridors and lighter-density communities. Dedicated to professionals seeking the convenience of residing close to major new employment centers, Prose tells the story of how sophistication meets quality of life and value. Prose is the newest brand from Alliance Residential Company, one of the largest and most

The rapid rise in long-term interest rates over the past few months will likely weigh on future economic growth, according to the October 2023 commentary from the Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. Even barring another acute credit event, which the ESR Group warns is more likely now that rates are moving rapidly again, the turning of the credit cycle is ongoing and, over time, is expected to weigh on consumption, business investment, and hiring as low-interest debt is rolled into higher rates. Still, the ESR Group notes that the economy likely faces fewer structural headwinds than previously thought after significant updates to the national accounts showed real consumption and incomes in better balance than had been reported previously. When combined with other incoming data, the ESR Group revised upward its 2023 real GDP projection by three-tenths to 2.5 percent on a Q4/Q4 basis but continues to expect significant slowing in economic growth through the end of the year and into 2024. While incoming purchase mortgage application data have highlighted the downside risk to housing activity amid a mortgage rate environment that is now well over 7 percent, home prices have proven more resilient than expected, causing an upward revision to the ESR Group’s 2023 home price forecast from 3.9 percent to 6.7 percent on a Q4/Q4 basis. The ESR Group continues to expect home price growth to decelerate in 2024 as affordability remains extremely constrained. The ESR Group notes that further declines in home sales from an already low level due to the runup in mortgage rates will likely be muted relative to the slowdown in 2022, but it still predicts the annualized pace of existing home sales to fall below 4 million units in the fourth quarter. New home sales continue to hold up better than existing due to ongoing inventory constraints, though the ESR Group’s forecast calls for a modest deceleration in both new single-family sales and starts in coming quarters. “Personal consumption has not only remained resilient, but recent official data revisions indicate that the consumer has been in a better position than previously thought, increasingly the likelihood of an economic ‘soft landing,’” said Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae Senior Vice President and Chief Economist. “However, despite consumer resiliency, the recent rise in interest rates has been precipitous, and in past environments – even with less severe interest rate shocks – this has led to economic dislocations. As such, we still expect to see a mild economic downturn in the first half of 2024. While the rate of inflation has slowed and continues to slow, we continue to take the Federal Reserve at its word that rates will be ‘higher for longer’ until annual inflation stabilizes at the two-percent target; though at this

time, in part because of the recent run-up in long-term rates, we do not expect additional Fed rate hikes.” Duncan continued: “In many ways, the housing market experienced four years of business in a two-year period between mid-2020 and mid-2022. With ongoing affordability constraints and rising mortgage rates, much of that activity has essentially been given back. We expect the higher mortgage rate environment to continue to dampen housing activity and further complicate housing affordability into 2024.” Staff report

Brutalism, sensory gardens top Zillow’s 2024 hottest home trends Get ready, #hometok. Zillow is unveiling its data-driven predictions for the features and design elements poised to transform homes and dominate social media feeds in 2024. From the raw appeal of brutalist design (concrete floors, anyone?) to the delicate artistry of Murano glass chandeliers, these emerging home trends highlight new post-pandemic pastimes and a nostalgia for the design of decades past. To discern these trends, Zillow looked at nearly 300 home features and design styles mentioned in for-sale listing descriptions, then identified the keywords showing up far more frequently than a year ago. “When certain keywords appear in a rising share of listings, it’s a signal that today’s home buyers may be gravitating toward those features,” said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow’s home trends expert. “Real estate agents are uniquely attuned to subtle changes in what buyers want, and they often get a first look at the latest and greatest features going into newly built homes. Savvy listing agents will highlight those trending, in-demand features when marketing a home for sale.” It is important to note that while the share of listings mentioning a particular trend may be growing, the absolute percentage of listings that mention these features remains very low. That’s why Zillow included expert analysis along with changes in listing keyword frequency to identify the six home trends poised to make waves in the new year, and three trends heading out of style.

Trends to watch in 2024 Brutalism

Characterized by raw, exposed materials, this mid-20th-century design style is primed to continue its controversial comeback in 2024. Zillow has seen a 452% increase in the share of for-sale listings mentioning brutalist design. Brutalist-inspired features, such as blackened steel casement windows, raw concrete floors and jagged patinated bronze light fixtures, read as modern, functional and sustainable. This style’s stripped-back interiors act as a blank canvas, making them appealing to minimalists or to creative

homeowners who want to furnish them according to their personal style. Those who aren’t quite ready to embrace this stark style can bring in accessories such as wrought iron candleholders and tarnished brass trays to give their home a subtle edge.

Sensory gardens or pathways

Sensory gardens have been surging in popularity on Zillow, with homeowners and home buyers prioritizing functional and beautiful outdoor space as a way to reconnect with nature. Listings mentioning sensory gardens or pathways are up 314% compared to last year. Sensory gardens are designed to engage all five senses and are believed to have therapeutic benefits. They incorporate a variety of plants, textures, colors, scents, sounds and edible elements, such as herbs or produce.

Cold plunge pools

Move over, hot tubs. Cold plunge pools are the hottest wellness trend of 2024, touted by influencers as a way to improve circulation and reduce inflammation. The share of listings on Zillow that feature an at-home cold plunge pool is up 130% compared to last year. Once an invigorating amenity reserved for spas and luxury listings, DIY-friendly cold plunge tubs are making this wellness practice accessible to almost anyone looking for a quick endorphin boost and adrenaline rush.

Pickleball courts

Game on! This fast-paced paddle sport is becoming a sought-after amenity in backyards and neighborhoods. In New York City, Zillow® brand StreetEasy is seeing a 100% increase in the share of for-sale listings highlighting a home’s proximity to public or private pickleball courts. Nationwide, pickleball mentions are up 64% on Zillow compared to last year. “Pickleball courts have become a great selling feature because they appeal to athletes of all ages,” said Joy Kim Metalios, a Zillow Premier Agent partner in Fairfield County, Connecticut. “I’ve seen homeowners converting their driveways into courts by using portable nets. Players with ultraluxury homes are painting new pickleball lines on their sport courts or tennis courts. Since pickleball is such a social sport, an at-home court has become the latest entertaining feature, like an outdoor kitchen or a pizza oven.”

Murano glass chandeliers

Classic Murano glass chandeliers are the ultimate bespoke light fixture. These handcrafted pieces of art from the island of Murano in Italy are reemerging as a designer favorite, channeling the glamor of decades past. These intricate, quirky and often colorful fixtures are now being featured 58% more often in listings on Zillow.

Murals

Homeowners and home buyers are saying goodbye to bland in favor of personalitypacked homes. Eclectic, maximalist interiors are increasingly featuring statement-

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MARGENAU: Will the Christmas Spirit rub off on disability haters? I was struck by something I heard the other day on a radio show. The host of the program was making the point that he thought people are just getting meaner and nastier. I see examples of that every week when I read emails from people who, for whatever reason, really despise the Social Security disability program. Their meanness and hatred permeate their emails as they describe people getting disability benefits as “deadbeats” and “fakers” and other terms I can’t print in this column. I understand there are folks who have legitimate concerns about the program and how it is run. I’ve addressed those issues in many past columns. But today, I’m talking about people whose concern has been blinded by downright contempt. All this made me think of a column I wrote a couple years ago about this phenomenon. I’m going to reprint it here today. I’m hoping now that we are in the holiday season, a combination of what I write here and maybe some Christmas spirit will open the hearts and minds of these hatemongers. So here is that old column. I was heading into one of our local grocery stores the other day. I noticed a few people gathered around a car that was parked in one of the spots near the entrance reserved for people with disabilities. And I heard someone yelling. As I got closer to the car, I saw an old guy ranting and raving at the driver of the car, a woman maybe in her mid-40s. There was a younger man in the passenger seat. I can’t repeat the “colorful” language the guy was using. But here is a snippet of what I heard: “Why the (expletive) are you parking in a handicapped spot? You don’t have a sticker and there’s obviously nothing wrong with you!” The woman got out of her car. And with a totally unexpected air of quiet dignity, she calmly told this man: “My son has end stage non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He has about 3 months to live. I would think that for the last 90 days of his life, he ought to be able to park a little closer to the front door of this grocery store.” The jerk slumped away muttering something unintelligible. The small crowd of people were booing him and actually started

INSIDETRACT FROM PAGE 4 making murals that dial up the drama in a living room, dining room or bedroom. Murals are showing up 18% more often in for-sale homes on Zillow, and they’re more accessible than ever. Wallpaper murals are now readily available and depict all types of scenes, from large-scale landscapes to modern botanicals.

Trends heading out in 2024 Shou sugi ban

Shou sugi ban is a traditional Japanese wood preservation technique that involves charring the wood’s surface to create a blackened, weathered finish. This type of burnt-wood cladding became a mainstay of modern farmhouse design, creating a visually striking contrast against white shiplap siding. But like shiplap, barn doors and other farmhouse fads, shou sugi ban planks may be heading out to pasture, too. There are 69%

clapping for the driver of the car. It really was an eye-opening moment. I just wish I could show some of this same dignity when I respond to the frequent emailed rants I get from so many people about the Social Security disability program. I’m always puzzled why so many people simply assume that most folks getting disability benefits, just like people parking in a handicapped spot, are pulling a fast one on the rest of us. Getting a handicapped sticker for your car is one thing. Getting Social Security disability benefits is an entirely different matter. Please, dear readers, believe me: As someone who worked with the disability program for many years, I know you have to be really severely disabled to qualify for benefits. Of course I’m not naive enough to think that out of the millions of Social Security disability beneficiaries, there aren’t a few bad apples in that big barrel who are getting benefits they don’t deserve. But I assure you their numbers are few and far between. The Social Security disability program is universally recognized as one of the most difficult programs to qualify for. You simply don’t get benefits if you have a bad back or a bum knee. You must have a severe physical or mental impairment that is expected to keep you out of work for at least 12 months -- or a condition that is terminal. Having said that, I can tell you from experience that everyone seems to know someone (a brother-in-law, a neighbor, that

guy in the handicapped parking space) whom they believe is getting such benefits fraudulently. For example, someone recently complained to me that she knows a woman who is getting disability benefits who takes kickboxing lessons. Someone else saw a neighbor who is on disability cleaning his gutters. Another reader told me about a guy “with a fake disability” who was painting a house. Somehow, those little snippets of daily life proved to them that these folks were cheating the system. Well, just because a woman is taking kickboxing lessons and a guy is cleaning his gutters and another guy is doing some painting does not prove they are healthy and don’t deserve disability benefits. Maybe one has cancer, another has some severe mental issues and the other has kidney disease. I don’t know. And the point is, these accusers don’t know either. You simply cannot make broad assumptions about their eligibility for disability benefits without knowing all the facts. Someone else told me about a guy who was getting disability benefits who “gambles all his money away every month at a local casino.” She went on to say: “This proves he’s a crook and the system is corrupt.” Well, no. It does not prove that. It might prove the guy is a bad money manager. But that’s got nothing to do with the fact that he has a disability that qualifies him for monthly benefits. If there was a little old lady who gambled away half of her Social Security

fewer for-sale listings featuring this design element on Zillow compared to last year.

(ahem, “The White Lotus”) sparked a wave of destination design during the pandemic. Spaces inspired by past or aspirational travels began trending as homeowners were hunkered down at home. Now that homeowners can set off on global adventures again, they may no longer be seeking Mediterranean villa vibes at home. Mentions of Tuscan kitchens are down 45% from a year ago, while all things Parisian are down 26%. Staff report

The ‘cloffice’

The pandemic sparked many trends — some lasting (more athleisure, please!) and others short-lived (bye-bye, bread baking). The “cloffice” appears to be among the latter. This office space created out of a closet was a trend that grew out of necessity as remote workers living in tight quarters became desperate for a quiet place to take Zoom meetings. While some talented do-it-yourselfers were able to create beautiful, welldesigned workspaces, others discovered that spending their workday in a closet was less than inspiring. Combined with the return-to-office movement, the cloffice is now appearing in 54% fewer Zillow listings. Zoom rooms are also down, by 41%, and office sheds are highlighted 31% less frequently in listing descriptions.

Tuscan kitchen

Wanderlust and pop culture sensations

Home rents continue to rise in Q3 2023: 73% of U.S. cities experienced yearover-year rent increases Rentometer has released their Q3 2023 Rent Report for three-bedroom (3BR) houses that are single-family rentals (SFRs). Rentometer collects rent data for all

retirement check every month, would you say that “proves the system is corrupt?” No. It just proves there is a woman probably not making the smartest decisions about how to spend her Social Security retirement money. And so too there are people who don’t spend their Social Security disability money very wisely. But now that I’ve made those points, I can tell you this. I’ve been working with the Social Security program long enough (almost 50 years) to know that no matter how much preaching I do, some of you will just not believe me. You are just absolutely convinced that people are cheating the system. Well, if that’s so, then let me put the burden on you. If you claim to know someone you think is getting Social Security disability benefits he or she is not due, I challenge you to do something. Turn that person in. Call the Social Security fraud hotline at 800-2690271. Or go online at www.socialsecurity. gov and click on “Report Fraud” under the “Contact Us” link. Your report can be anonymous. But I also know from experience most people won’t do that. Why? My guess is they are really not sure their accusations are right. Like the guy shouting at the poor woman outside the supermarket, they just close their minds and open their yaps and let hate-speak spew out. Well, that was the old column I wrote. Once again, if you are one of these hatemongering tongue-flappers, I hope the holiday spirit rubs off on you. And Merry Christmas! If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easyto-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. To find out more about Tom Margenau and to read past columns and see features from other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM residential real estate asset classes, but this report is focused on SFRs because they are one of, if not the most, active asset classes today. Rentometer’s president, Mike Lapsley, commented that “we have increased our coverage and monitoring of the SFR market as the activity and interest in this particular market has escalated over the last few years.” The Q3 ‘23 report covers 771 cities that had at least 25 data points for Q3 ‘22 and Q3 ‘23. It includes an analysis of year-over-year change in average rent prices by city for the third quarter. Highlights from the report are as follows: • 73% of the 771 cities experienced yearover-year rent increases • 19% of the 771 cities experienced double digit year-over-year rent increases, which is down from 36% last quarter Notable rent price changes across major U.S. cities: • Rent increases: Los Angeles, CA (+5%), Phoenix, AZ (+4%), and Las Vegas (+2%) • Rent decreases: Nashville, TN (-3%), Austin, TX (-2%), and Orlando, FL (-1%) Staff report

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GOLDMAN: Your office wedding Of all the advantages enjoyed by today’s remote office worker, an exciting new benefit has emerged. You can now spend a lot more time at all the destination weddings you probably didn’t want to attend in the first place. Julie Weed, a reporter for the style section of The New York Times, schooled me on the subject in her recent article, “Type All Day, Toast All Night: The Rise of Remote-Work Weddings.” As someone who has no style at all, I was impressed by the concept of a three-, five- or seven-day wedding, spent luxuriating at some exotic destination, like the five-day extravaganza in East Lansing, Michigan, described in the article. (Full disclosure: I have been working on a similar concept, the Destination Divorce, but with all the venture bros putting all their money in AI, I couldn’t find anyone to fund it. I also couldn’t find anyone to do it. Apparently, no one wants to linger at a divorce proceeding, even if it means an extra day in Vegas, divvying up the Hummel collection, under the watchful eye of an Elvis impersonator.) Weddings are different. And if you and your guests work remotely, a weeklong destination wedding is totally doable. Let’s say the marriage ceremony

is on Saturday. Your guests arrive on the Wednesday before. They spend Thursday and Friday working remotely, assuring management that they are being productive by peppering co-workers with Slack messages from the poolside and Zooms between wine tastings. On Saturday, when the wedding festivities shift into high gear, they log off and party on. On Sunday, with the wedding completed, the typical guest would be heading home, prepared for a gloomy Monday at the office. Not the remote guest. They continue to do a few dribs and drabs of remote work, but mainly, they focus on their tans until the next Wednesday. (As for the wedding couple, they go back to work before Kara from Human Resources grabs the wedding bouquet. With all the expenses the happy newlyweds have accrued, hosting the weeklong bacchanal, they really have no choice.) While the idea of the remote wedding is a good one, there is another wedding concept that takes less time and costs less money. It might not do much to show that you love your partner, but it sure does prove that you love your job. That’s why I say -- forget the remote event. Have your wedding in the office. The advantages are manifold.

No. 1: No expensive globe-trotting. You keep your regular commute. Yes, it may feel a little silly riding the bus in your wedding gown or showing up at the subway station in your tuxedo, but you’ll save on plane fare, and who knows -- you might meet someone better on the way to the office. (If you doubt it, you’re not watching enough movies on the Hallmark Channel.) No. 2: No pricey venue. Yes, getting married in a historic hall or a fancy farm does have its charm, but so do all the Benjamins you’ll be putting in your pocket by choosing to get married in the main conference room. If the company is going through rough times, decorate with garlands of pink slips, or have that traditional wedding of your dreams by lining the walls with whiteboards. No. 3: Slash catering costs. Forget fancy dinners and expensive Champagne. Have the guests congregate around the office snack machines while the happy couple passes out rolls of quarters. No. 4: No battles over who should officiate. Ask your manager to do the job. They’ll be flattered, but make sure they don’t weave the results of your quarterly review into the ceremony. “I know you will have a long and

happy life together,” they might say, “unlike the upcoming termination you risk unless your attitude improves significantly.” No. 5: Shop the supply closet for wedding presents. Put your gift registry on the company website so everyone doesn’t get you a stapler. Or ask everyone to chip in and get a major present, like a copying machine. There’s a beauty in accounting that will go perfectly with your decor. No. 6: No stupid speeches. Just be sure to thank Martin in IT. It’s the only way you’ll ever get your laptop fixed. Your office wedding completed, it’s time for the office honeymoon. Considering layoffs, it’s likely an executive office can be rented out for peanuts. Just be certain you have your privacy. Hate to have your intimate honeymoon activities critiqued on your next quarterly review. Bob Goldman was an advertising executive at a Fortune 500 company. He offers a virtual shoulder to cry on at bob@bgplanning.com. To find out more about Bob Goldman and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS. COM.

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From New York to Tokyo, stock markets around the world have rallied in 2023 BY STAN CHOE AP BUSINESS WRITER NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a great year for stock markets around the world. Wall Street’s rally has been front and center, with the U.S. stock market the world’s largest and its clear leader in performance in recent years. The S&P 500 is on track to return more than 20% for the third time in the last five years, and its gangbusters performance has brought it back within 2% of its record set at the start of 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high Wednesday. Even in Japan, which has been home to some of the world’s most disappointing stocks for decades, the market marched upward to touch its highest level since shortly after its bubble burst in 1989. Across developed and emerging economies, stocks have powered ahead in 2023 as inflation has regressed, even with wars raging in hotspots around the world. Globally, inflation is likely to ease to 6.9% this year from 8.7% in 2022, according to the International Monetary Fund. The expectation is for inflation to cool even further next year. That has investors feeling better about the path of interest rates, which have shot higher around much of the world to get inflation under control. Such hopes have been more than enough to offset

DECK STACKED FROM PAGE 2 haven’t searched for an apartment in recent years, you might be surprised by how tight the competition can be—especially in markets where certain types of rentals are in high demand. You need to have your paperwork ready, know how to submit an inquiry to a landlord, and be poised to book the first available showing…where you’ll ideally submit a strong application. Being unsure or uninformed about this process will work against you. “You may not have time to figure out everything as you go,” warns Bordo. “Finding a rental is very much a first-come, first-served process. If you’re second in line to see a place, your odds of getting it aren’t as high as they would be if you were first. If you’re fifth in line, your odds are 5 percent or less. And here’s the thing: In a really hot market, the difference between first and fifth place can be just a few minutes. “This is another way Dwellsy Edge can help,” he adds. “You’ll receive a text alert the moment a new property that meets your criteria becomes available. The burden won’t be on you to constantly monitor new listings.” Rentals have gotten (crazy) expensive. Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, the rental market has undergone a rollercoaster ride in the past few years. Some markets have seen asking rent rise over 100 percent in twelve months. Prices for certain property types (looking at you, single-family home rentals) have skyrocketed nationwide. Especially given high interest rates and inflation, most people literally can’t afford to deviate from their budgets. “The good news is, you have more control

a slowdown in global economic growth, down to an estimated 3% this year from 3.5% last year, according to the IMF. This year’s glaring exception for global stock markets has been China. The recovery for the world’s secondlargest economy has faltered, and worries are rising about cracks in its property market. Stocks in Hong Kong have taken a particularly hard hit. This year’s big gains for global markets may carry a downside, though:

Some possible future returns may have been pulled forward, limiting the upside from here. Europe’s economy has been flirting with recession for a while, for example, and many economists expect it to remain under pressure in 2024 because of all the hikes to interest rates that have already been pushed through. And while central banks around the world may be set to cut interest rates later in 2024, which would relieve pressure on the economy and

financial system, rates are unlikely to return to the lows that followed the 2008 financial crisis, according to researchers at investment giant Vanguard. That new normal for rates could also hem in returns for stocks and make markets more volatile. For the next decade, Vanguard says U.S. stocks could return an annualized 4.2% to 6.2%, well below their recent run. It’s forecasting stronger potential returns from stocks abroad, both in the emerging and developed worlds.

over your rent than most people think,” says Bordo. “By knowing where to search for listings and when to begin a lease, you could potentially save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on yearly rent. It’s even possible to negotiate your lease and maximize rental benefits. You just have to know how to access and utilize this information—and most people don’t. “Incidentally…if you’re flexible on your location, rental data (which Dwellsy tracks and publishes monthly, and which you can explore on this interactive map) can tell you which areas of the country are most affordable,” adds Bordo. Leases have become increasingly complicated. When you view a rental listing, the property’s rental rate is clearly advertised. But often, there are additional fees and costs that may not be thoroughly disclosed, ranging from one-time move-in fees to recurring pet or parking fees. The White House calls these “junk fees,” but however you refer to them, they’re often unexpected expenses that can seriously affect a renter’s budget—or derail a move altogether. “While many hidden fees do make sense, they can feel like a sucker punch to renters,” Bordo says. “A root cause of renters being surprised by fees is that lease agreements tend to be far too complex, in my opinion. People are put off by all of the legalese, barely skim the document, and sign. We need simpler agreements and simpler fee structures, but until that happens, renters should familiarize themselves with what to look for on lease agreements.” Quality of life matters to people. The neighborhood you live in, how well your

home fits your lifestyle, the amenities you have access to, whether or not your rental is well maintained, your landlord’s right of entry—these things can all contribute to a sense of security, comfort, and peace…or, if they’re lacking, can overshadow your life with unease and stress. “Especially after the pandemic, home has truly become our refuge,” says Bordo. “Your physical space has a huge impact on your mental and physical health, so it’s crucial to use all available resources to find a safe, comfortable rental. It’s worth taking the time to learn which questions to ask a prospective landlord, how to inspect a unit for issues, and what your rights are as a renter.” More of us are working from home. Having a comfortable rental with enough space is arguably even more important to people who work from home. Not only is their peace of mind on the line, so is their productivity. “Some fully remote workers may also want to take cost of living into account when choosing where to rent,” points out Bordo. “For example, $2,000, give or take, will get you a three-bedroom rental home in Nashville. For the same amount, you’ll be able to rent only a one-bedroom apartment in Washington, D.C. But without up-todate data on rental trends and affordability in various markets, you’re at a huge disadvantage in determining where to get the most bang for your rental buck.” For some, roommates are a necessity, not a choice. The cost of living in America is rising significantly, and for many cashstrapped renters, there’s only one solution: bunk up with a roommate. Especially for

folks who are well past the first-apartment stage, it can be tough to share space— physical and social—with another person. “In these instances, using data and best practices to find a rental can help you gain additional space, extra amenities, or an apartment in a more desirable location,” notes Bordo. “Those of us in the rental industry have also amassed a lot of proven advice on where to look for roommates, things to consider when interviewing potential roomies, how to craft a roommate agreement that sets respectful boundaries, and more. These things may seem unnecessary or like no-brainers right now, but I’ve met too many renters who lamented, ‘If only I’d thought to address storage space/chores/pets/social habits/etc. before signing a lease with this person.’” “I’m not saying it will be impossible to find a great apartment if you go it alone— but in today’s market, most renters need all the advantages they can get,” concludes Bordo. “Whether you’re new to renting or are looking for your twentieth apartment, expert advice can streamline your experience and help you avoid costly mistakes. It’s time to pull back the curtain and make the wild, weird world of renting more transparent and accessible to everyone.” If you run into a question or would like more support during your rental search, check out Dwellsy’s searchable blog. You’ll find dozens of posts on topics ranging from filling out a rental application to avoiding scams to negotiating a lease. Everything You Need to Know About Renting But Didn’t Know to Ask covers all of these topics and more in detail. Staff report

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Public Notice

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REAL ESTATE MECKLENBURG

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23 SP 777 NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Carissa Brown and Henry Shamar Brown, Sr. dated April 20, 2018 recorded on April 20, 2018 in Book 32618, Page 72 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry (“Deed of Trust”), conveying certain real property in Mecklenburg County to Alexis Alan, Trustee, for the benefit of Quicken Loans, Inc. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 219 of Chapel Cove Subdivison, Phase 3B Map 1, as same is shown on Map thereof recorded in at Book 58 at Pages 395397 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 11520 Whimbrel Court, Charlotte, NC 28278; Parcel ID: 19915616 A deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30, if the highest bidder at the sale, resale, or any upset bidder fails to comply with its bid upon the tender of a deed for the real property, or after a bona fide attempt to tender such a deed, the clerk of superior court may, upon motion, enter an order authorizing a resale of the real property. The defaulting bidder at any sale or resale or any defaulting upset bidder is liable for the bid made, and in case a resale is had because of such default, shall remain liable to the extent that the final sale price is less than the bid plus all the costs of any resale. Any deposit or compliance bond made by the defaulting bidder shall secure payment of the amount, if any, for which the defaulting bidder remains liable under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Expand Properties, LLC. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale,

provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(b) (2)]. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee, Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 Matthew Cogswell, NCSB No. 58827 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 160 Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: 980-201-3840 File No.: 23-40467 59745 2566147 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23-SP-002654 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust Securing Future Advances, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing executed by Academic Holdings LLC and Academic Landscaping LLC, Grantor, to Kristen R. Smith, Esq., Original Trustee, As recorded in Book 34856, Page 327 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. See Substitution of Trustee which Substitutes Heather W. Culp as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of Original Trustee, as recorded in Book 38371, Page 516 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. Pursuant to the power and authority contained in the Deed of Trust Securing Future Advances, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing from Academic Holdings LLC and Academic Landscaping LLC to Kristen R. Smith, Esq. (the “Original Trustee”) for the benefit of Uwharrie Bank recorded in Book 34856, Page 327 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry (the “Deed of Trust”), the undersigned Substitute Trustee will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, the real property commonly known as 5322 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, North Carolina and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached to the Deed of Trust (which description is fully incorporated herein by reference), together with all rights, privileges and appurtenances thereto (the “Real Property”), and the personal property described in the Deed of Trust (the “Goods,” and together with the Real Property, the “Property”). The record owner of the Property as reflected by the records of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice was Academic Holdings LLC. The Property will be sold subject to any and all matters superior to the lien of the Deed of Trust, including without limitation: (a) superior mortgages, deeds of trust, liens and assessments, if any; (b) the lien of unpaid ad valorem taxes; (c) valid and enforceable easements and restrictions of record; and (d) matters which would be revealed by a current and accurate survey of the property. The Property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the debt secured by the Deed of Trust, nor their respective officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives, make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health

{ The Mecklenburg Times } or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.10, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit in an amount not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the Property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Sections 45-21.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps and other costs of closing the sale, including fees and costs of the Substitute Trustee incurred after the date of sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. DATE OF SALE: January 8, 2024 HOUR OF SALE: 1:00 p.m. PL AC E OF SA LE: Mecklenburg County Courthouse This the 20th day of November, 2023. Heather W. Culp, Substitute Trustee/NC Bar No. 30386 David R. DiMatteo, Attorney for Substitute Trustee NC Bar No. 35254 Essex Richards, PA 1701 South Boulevard Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 Telephone: (704) 377-4300 Email: heather.culp@ essexrichards.com Email: ddimatteo@essexrichards. com 2566150 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23 SP 2376 NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Donald Ray Parker, Jr. dated January 4, 2021 recorded on January 8, 2021 in Book 35527, Page 86 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry (“Deed of Trust”), conveying certain real property in Mecklenburg County to Heather Lovier, Trustee, for the benefit of Quicken Loans, LLC. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 8, 2024 at 1:30 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to wit: Land situated in the Township of Steele Creek in the County of Mecklenburg in the State of NC Being all of Lot 19A, Block 3 of Olde Whitehall II as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 22 at Page 558 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2334 Snow Creek Lane, Charlotte, NC 28273; Parcel ID: 20132319 A deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, PLLC, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30, if the highest bidder at the sale, resale, or any upset bidder fails to comply with its bid upon the tender of a deed for the real property, or after a bona

fide attempt to tender such a deed, the clerk of superior court may, upon motion, enter an order authorizing a resale of the real property. The defaulting bidder at any sale or resale or any defaulting upset bidder is liable for the bid made, and in case a resale is had because of such default, shall remain liable to the extent that the final sale price is less than the bid plus all the costs of any resale. Any deposit or compliance bond made by the defaulting bidder shall secure payment of the amount, if any, for which the defaulting bidder remains liable under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.30. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to any and all superior liens, including taxes and special assessments. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner of the property is Donald Ray Parker, Jr. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45- 21.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.16(b) (2)]. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Cape Fear Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee, Attorney Aaron Seagroves, NCSB No. 50979 Matthew Cogswell, NCSB No. 58827 5550 77 Center Drive, Suite 160 Charlotte, NC 28217 PHONE: 980-201-3840 File No.: 23-54799 59690 2566144 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER CLAIM OF LIEN RE: 23SP002666-590 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power granted in the recorded Declarations and North Carolina law which authorize the foreclosure of the Claim of Lien filed against Carlos Ashe and Adowa Asiedu by Beckett Homeowners Association of Mecklenburg, Inc. (hereinafter “Association”), filed March 20, 2023 and filed in Case Number 23-M-1297 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Mecklenburg County by power of sale and because of a failure to make timely payment of assessments and other sums due to the Association and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court and pursuant to demand of the Association, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Mecklenburg County, in the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, at 11:00 a.m. on the 4th day of January, 2024, all that certain parcel of real estate, including any undivided

interest in common area and all improvements and fixtures located thereon, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: B EIN G TH E RE A L PROPERT Y described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 30622, at Page 373 in Mecklenburg County Public Registry. Tax PIN: 009-403-41 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 8227 Bramfield Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Carlos Ashe and Adowa Asiedu The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750) may be required at the time of the sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “As Is, Where Is”. The Trustee does not make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restrictions and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law. That An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007 may after receiving Notice of Sale terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the default has not been cured at the time the tenant provides notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 27th day of November, 2023 Sellers, Ayers, Dortch & Lyons, P.A. Trustee By: Robert C. Dortch, Jr. 2566169 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NUMBER: 23 SP 2561 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by MEWA S. MUNDI AND KAMALJEET K. MUNDI payable to BANK OF AMERICA, NA, lender, to PRLAP, INC., Trustee, dated August 11, 2006, and recorded in Book 21107, Page 648 and further modified by Agreement recorded on January 9, 2008 in Book 23259, Page 696 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry by Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in Book 38367, Page 586, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 12:30pm, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 223-374-41 ADDRESS: 10520 OLD WAYSIDE RD., CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): MEWA S. MUNDI AND KAMALJEET K. MUNDI THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 23259, PAGE 696 AS FOLLOWS: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIB ED PRO PERT Y IN THE COUNT Y OF MECKLENBURG, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: LOT 271, OF BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB MAP 1, PHASE 4, AS SHOWN ON A MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, BEING AND INTENDING TO DESCRIBE THE SAME PREMISES CONVEYED IN A DEED RECORDED 07/31/2003 IN BOOK 15820, PAGE 812, IN DOC NO. 2003175004. PROPERT Y ADDRESS: 10520 OLD WAYSIDE ROAD PARCEL ID: 223-374-41 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a) (1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single - Family Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of

{ The Mecklenburg Times } a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 110 Frederick St, Suite 200 Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Phone: (470) 321-7112, Ext. 204 Fax: 1-919-800-3528 RAS File Number: 23-122709 2566167 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NUMBER: 22 SP 1537 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by TAMESHIA AMOUR STEWART BRACE, SCOLETTA MUTTS STEWART, AND COLYN BRACE payable to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, lender, to CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Trustee, dated March 20, 2019, and recorded in Book 33386, Page 305 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry by Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Goddard & Peterson, PLLC, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in Book 37429, Page 552, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 12:00pm, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 22101650 ADDRESS: 13339 JACKS LANE, PINEVILLE, NC 28134 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): TAMESHIA AMOUR STEWART BRACE, SCOLETTA MUTTS STEWART, AND COLYN BRACE THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 33386, PAGE 305 AS FOLLOWS: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: SITUATED IN THE CITY OF PINEVILLE, MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: BEING ALL OF LOT 405 OF MCCULLOUGH, AS SAME IS SHOWN ON THE FINAL PLAT MCCULLOUGH, PHASE 1, MAP 12, SAID MAP THEREOF BEING RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 62, PAGE 624; REVISION OF MAP BOOK 62, PAGE 497; REVISION OF MAP BOOK 59, PAGE 497; REVISION ON MAP BOOK 57, PAGE 852, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO: 22101650 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a) (1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single - Family Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 110 Frederick St, Suite 200 Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Phone: (470) 321-7112, Ext. 204 Fax: 1-919-800-3528 RAS File Number: [22-042496] 2566164 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NUMBER: 23 SP 2598 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed by LYLE LANDMAN payable to PENTAGON FEDERAL

CREDIT UNION, lender, to ROD RASZLER, Trustee, dated October 28, 2016, and recorded in Book 31298, Page 492 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry by Anthony Maselli or Genevieve Johnson, either of whom may act, Substitute Trustee, default having been made in the terms of agreement set forth by the loan agreement secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Anthony Maselli or Genevieve Johnson, either of whom may act, Substitute Trustee, having been substituted as Successor Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Official Records of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in Book 38391, Page 204, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 1:00pm, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(S): 02970285 ADDRESS: 5216 MCCHESNEY DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28269 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): LYLE LANDMAN THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 31298, PAGE 492 AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 64 IN BLOCK 26 OF MCCHESNEY VILLAGE, MAP 2, HIGHLAND CREEK SUBDIVISION (TRACT “C”), AS THE SAME IS SHOWN ON A MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27 AT PAGE 713, A REVISION OF MAP BOOK 27 AT PAGE 626 IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY REGISTRY. PROPERT Y ADDRESS: 5216 MCCHESNEY DRIVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28269 PARCEL ID: 02970285 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a) (1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The

purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single - Family Residential Real Property: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK-RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 110 Frederick St, Suite 200 Greenville, South Carolina 29607 Phone: (470) 321-7112, Ext. 204 Fax: 1-919-800-3528 RAS File Number: 23-145645 2566160 12/26, 1/2 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23 SP 1289 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST from Daniel W Wright, and wife, Elizabeth Wright to Countrywide Title Corporation, Trustee, dated November 30, 2001, recorded in Book 12975, Page 705, MECKLENBURG County Registry Pursuant to an order entered June 19, 2023, in the Superior Court for Mecklenburg County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”), the Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction (the “Sale”), to the highest bidder for cash on: JANUARY 5, 2024, AT 10:00 A.M. MECKLENBURG COUNTY COURTHOUSE 832 EAST FOURTH STREET, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA the real estate and the improvements thereon secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property released from the lien of the Deed of Trust prior to the date of said sale, lying and being in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows (the “Property”): Being all of Lot 1 in Block 1 of Wilora Woods as shown on map thereof recorded in the Mecklenburg County Registry in Map Book 6, page 915. The record owner(s) of the Property not more than ten (10) days prior to the date hereof is Daniel W Wright. Parcel ID: 10306205 In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes. A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Public Notice required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed. This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid (ad valorem) taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the abovedescribed property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run. The purchaser of the property described above shall pay the Clerk’s Commissions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by Section 7A-308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. If the purchaser of the above-described property is someone other than the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price. To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following: (a) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold; and (b) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The 20th day of November 2023. John W. Fletcher III, Substitute Trustee North Carolina State Bar Number 15503 100 Queens Rd, Suite 250, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 704-334-3400 / jfletcher@ fletchertydings.com 2566156 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER CLAIM OF LIEN RE: 23 SP 1873 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power granted in the recorded Declarations and North Carolina law which authorize the foreclosure of the Claim of Lien filed against SLOK, LLC by Courtside Condominium Owner’s Association, Inc. (hereinafter “Association”), filed November 18, 2022 and filed in Case Number 22 M 5489 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Mecklenburg County by power of sale and because of a failure to make timely payment of assessments and pursuant to an Order entered by the Judge of the Superior Court of Mecklenburg County and pursuant to demand of the Association, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Mecklenburg County, in the City of Charlotte, North Carolina, at 12:00 o’clock NOON on the 29th day of December, 2023 all that certain parcel of real estate, including any undivided interest in common area and all improvements and fixtures located thereon, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: B EIN G TH E RE A L PROPERTY described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 29322 at Page 377 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. TAX ID: 080-057-28 and more particularly described as: BEING all of Commercial Unit of COURTSIDE CONDOMINIUM as described and designated in the DECL AR ATION OF CONDOMINIUM FOR COURTSIDE CONDIMINIUM recorded in Book 20034 at Page 31 and more particular described in the Plans recorded in Unit

Ownership File No. 772, Pages 24 and 25 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry and also referred to as “Retail” on such Plans as such Declaration and Plans are amended from time to time; TOGETHER WITH the currently effective undivided percentage interest in and to the Common Areas and Facilities, which undivided percentage interest is subject to change as provided in said Declaration. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 505 East 6th Street, Unit: Commercial Charlotte, NC 28202 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): SLOK, LLC The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750) may be required at the time of the sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “As Is, Where Is”. The Trustee does not make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restrictions and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1), and will be subject to any other legal proceedings currently pending in Mecklenburg County. The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law. That An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007 may after receiving Notice of Sale terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the default has not been cured at the time the tenant provides notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 6th day of December, 2023 By: Mark D. Gott, Trustee 2563509 12/12, 12/19

SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE OF SALE, REAL PROPERTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 18CVS003875-590 MAURICE FILES, -VSWILLIAM CHRISTOPHER WILSON -- 2303 HARWOOD HILLS LANE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28214 Under and by virtue of and pursuant to an Execution directed to the undersigned Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, NC, from the Clerk of Superior Court of Mecklenburg County, NC, in the above entitled action, I, Garry L. McFadden, Sheriff of Mecklenburg County, NC, will on Monday, 08 January, 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, Charlotte, NC sell to the highest bidder for cash, at Public Auction, to satisfy said Process all rights, title, and interest which the above named defendant(s) have in and to the following described property: 2303 HARWOOD HILLS LANE CHARLOTTE, NC 28214 PL ACE OF SA LE: Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 TIME OF SALE: 12:00 PM, Monday, 08 January, 2024 TERMS OF SALE: HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, SUBJECT

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TO ANY MORTGAGES, LIENS, AND TAXES AND ANY OTHER ENCUMBRANCES AND/OR RESTRICTIONS WHATSOEVER THAT MAY BE OWED ON PROPERTY BY THE CURRENT OR FORMER OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY, OR WHICH OTHERWISE ENCUMBER / RESTRICT THE PROPERTY. BIDDERS ARE CAUTIONED THAT IT IS VERY LIKELY THAT THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO EXISTING LIENS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND RESTRICTIONS THAT ARE NOT EXTINGUISHED BY AN EXECUTION SALE, MEANING THAT THE PROPERT Y REMAINS SUBJECT TO SUCH LIENS, ENCUMBR ANCES, AND RESTRICTIONS AFTER THE EXECUTION SALE. THE PROPERTY MAY BE SUBJECT TO DEBT AND CONDITIONS UNACCEPTABLE TO YOU. ALL BIDDERS ARE ADVISED TO DO A COMPLETE TITLE SEARCH ON THIS PROPERTY PRIOR TO ENTERING A BID. THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, THE SHERIFF AND MECKLENBURG COUNT Y MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH REGARD TO TITLE TO OR THE SUITABLILITY FOR ANY PURPOSE OR THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: BEING all of Lot 148 of HARWOOD LANDING, Map 1, as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 39 at Page 761, in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. GARRY L. MCFADDEN, SHERIFF, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, this the 01 day of December, 2023. -G.STERN X4586, Deputy Sheriff, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office 2566368 12/26, 1/2

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LIEN SALE LIEN SALE To satisfy a storage/mechanic lien, a 2015 Hyundai Sonata vin# 5NPE24AF9FH201210 will be sold on 1-1-2024 at 10:00 AM at Evolution Garage 9329 Albemarle Rd., Charlotte NC 28227. 2565985 12/19, 12/26

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PROBATE NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Stacey Allyn Almond deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons forms and corporations, having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned in care of Frances S. Knox, Attorney at Law, Knox Law Center 7476 Waterside Loop Rd. Suite 400, Denver, NC 28037 on or before the 24th day of March 2024, or this notice will be pled in bar of their recovery. This is to further advise Frances S. Knox represents this estate as Attorney at Law. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This is the 30th day of November, 2023 File #23 E 3551 Kelly Elizabeth Almond 1848 Forest Springs Court Dunwoody, GA 30338 Frances S. Knox Attorney at Law Knox Law Center 7476 Waterside Loop Road, Suite 400 Denver, NC 28037 2562145 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Marian Elizabeth Dominick, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 9500

Blackgold Circle, Waxhaw, NC 28173 on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. Brenda Drummond, Administrator File #23E005650-590 2562171 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Co-Administrators of the estate of Nettie Streater Gates, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 3516 Annlin Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28209 or 3727 Ellenwood Place, Charlotte, NC 28217 on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. Angela M. Gates, Co-Administrator Tangela G. Cook Co-Administrator File #23E003526-590 2562167 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Rufus Pettis, a/k /a Rufus Grier Pettis, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 2010 South Wendover Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. Karlton Pettis, Executor File #23E002817-590 2562168 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the estate of VIRGINIA KINGEN, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7312 PICKETT COURT, Charlotte NC 28226 on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. ALY A SALIM Administrator CTA File #23E005629-590 2561232 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23-E-3286 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Diethard Hans Radziwill, deceased, DOD: 5/8/2021 who was, at the time of death, a resident of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Nicole Mary Radziwill, does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate of the said deceased, to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned on or before the 25th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This, the 27th day of November, 2023. Nicole Mary Radziwill, Executor c/o Brian W. Tyson, Esq. 16928 Lancaster Highway, Suite 109 Charlotte, NC 28277 2562154 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26

{ The Mecklenburg Times } NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Amanda Kimble Gray, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 5336 Elderbank Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Norma J Mitchell, Administrator File #2022 E 001248 2562164 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 01/02 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate Gladys Lloyd Hardin, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o G. Miller Jordan, Kirk Palmer & Thigpen, P.A., 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28204, on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December 2023. Theodore Johnson, Executor Estate of Gladys Lloyd Johnson 2562764 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Henry Seward Shields, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 11360 Olde Turnbury Court, Charlotte, NC 28277 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Tamara Blattner Executor File #23E005448-590 2561230 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 01/02 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Alexander George Moore, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 484 Clearwater Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Terence Oliver Moore Jr. Administrator File #23E004884-590 2562815 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 12/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of James Allen Locklear, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 4431 Millbridge Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Clardell Locklear

Administrator File #23E004781-590 2562812 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS MECKLENBURG COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 23-E-5126 Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Michelle Marie Neun, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned in care of Matthew R. Kain, Esq., Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700, Charlotte, North Carolina 282024003, on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 12th day of December, 2023. Gregory C. Neun, Executor of the Estate of Michelle Marie Neun 2563532 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Alfred James Beyer, late of 6920 Marching Duck Drive, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Nor th Carolina 28210, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the law office of PARKER POE ADAMS & BERNSTEIN LLP, 620 South Tryon Street, Suite 800, Charlotte, NC 28202, before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 12th day of December 2023. John H. Beyer, Executor of the Estate of Alfred James Beyer. Attorney: Jeffery J. Morris Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP 620 South Tryon Street, Suite 800 Charlotte, NC 28202 2563515 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF SCOTT JOHN FULTON IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23 E 005181-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against Scott John Fulton, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Aaron Fulton, on or before Monday, March 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Executor. Lisanne Mangum Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP Post Office Box 7 Monroe, NC 28111 Aaron Fulton 6424 Pamela Street Huntersville, NC 28078 2563526 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARY ANNE BARRETT All persons, firms and corporations having claims against MARY ANNE BARRETT, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to VICTORIA WHITE BARRETT, as Executrix (Estate File 23E005032-590) of the decedent’s estate c/o Victoria White Barrett, 1004 Branson Mill Road, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313, on or before March 11, 2024, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Executrix. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Victoria White Barrett, Executrix For the Estate of Mary Anne Barrett NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Benny Ray Bowles, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all

persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to J. JEROME MILLER, 319 S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite 350, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211, on or before March 15, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Charlotte Elaine Hurley Anderson Bowles, Executor Estate of Benny Ray Bowles 319 S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite 350 Charlotte, NC 28211 2563845 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Irene Mary Falish, a/k/a Irene M. Falish, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, companies and other entities having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, care of Thomas J. Falish, Atty., 525 N. Tryon St., Suite 210, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202, on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Thomas John Falish, Executor 2563915 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Date of Death: 07/26/2023 Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Natale D’Oria aka Natale Joseph D’Oria, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o The McIntosh Law Firm, P. C. at Post Office Box 2270, Davidson, North Carolina 28036, on or before the 13th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023 Bonnie D. Hamrick, Executor File # 23E004900-590, Mecklenburg County 2563956 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Leo Livingston, Social Security Number xxxxx-3865, deceased late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of: Alan Davidson IV Baucom, Claytor, Benton, Morgan & Wood, P. A. Post Office Box 35246 Charlotte, North Carolina 28235 on or before the 11th day of March 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December 2023. Emma Davis Executor of the Estate of Leo Livingston Estate File #: 23E005082-590 2563992 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Michael Eugene Mayer, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before March 11, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This 12th day of December, 2023. Mary C. Immen Administrator of the

Estate of Michael Eugene Mayer File No. 23E005085-590 2563995 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Miriam Ann Wetmore, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 PinevilleMatthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before March 11, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This 12th day of December, 2023. Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Miriam Ann Wetmore File No. 23E002573-590 2563997 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Tony Richard Crockett, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before March 11, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This 12th day of December, 2023. Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Tony Richard Crockett File No. 23E005754-590 2564001 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of John Robert Mattison, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at c/o Grant Law, LLC, at 3440 Toringdon Way, Suite 205, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277, phone 980-265-2570, on or before March 12, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said Estate should please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 12th day of December 2023. Brian C. Woodard Administrator of the Estate of Robert John Mattison 2563957 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Lorena Edwards Adams, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 6501 Tomahawk Lane, Charlotte, NC 28214 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Martin Thomas Adams Administrator File #2023 E 003635 2563866 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Kelly N Parrish, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 300 Carpenter Dr Apt D 25, Atlanta, GA 30328 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024,

{ The Mecklenburg Times } or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Timel Parrish Administrator File #23E005681-590 2563923 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the estate of Jennette Marie Parker, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 865 Iron Bridge Road, Woolwine, VA 24185 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Canice Cordilla Parker Administrator CTA File #23E003610-590 2563959 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Co-Executors of the estate of Jenny Lee Jackson Price, Jenny L Price, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 8828 Keller Court, Huntersville, NC 28078 and 2050 Darrel Lane, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Kimberly Price Ellington Co-Executor Jeffrey L Price Co-Executor File #2023 E 003466 2563961 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 PUBLISHED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of Cletis Louise Lynch, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at Baker Law Office, PLLC; 9620 Holly Point Drive, Suite 102, Huntersville North Carolina 28078, on or before the 31st day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 8th day of December, 2023. Harvey Ray Lynch, Executor of the Estate of Cletis Louise Lynch 23 E 5039 Laura Snider Baker Baker Law Office, PLC 9620 Holly Point Drive, Suite 102 Huntersville, NC 28078 2564097 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Anne Black Gentry a/k/a Anne C. Gentry, deceased July 24, 2019, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o Louise M. Paglen The McIntosh Law Firm, P. C. at Post Office Box 2270, Davidson, North Carolina 28036, on or before the 11th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023 Laurin Anne Titus, Executor File #23E5035, Mecklenburg County 2564126 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Barney Henry High III has qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jesse Sharon High, a/k/a Sharon Burn High, a/k/a Sharon B. High deceased, of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned in care of Crisp Cherry McCraw PLLC, Attn: Christian P. Cherry, 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430, Charlotte, NC 28202, on or before the 14th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Barney Henry High III c/o Crisp Cherry McCraw PLLC 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 332.0202 2563955 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Jesse James Miller, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 500 Academy Street, Laurens, SC 29360 on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Christina A Hill Administrator File #23E005071-590 2562805 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS On December 6,2023, William F. Purvis, Jr. qualified as Executor of the estate of Joan M. Purvis AKA Joan Mann Purvis, late of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. As the attorney for the Estate of Joan M. Purvis AKA Joan Mann Purvis and on behalf of the Executor, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Joan M. Purvis AKA Joan Mann Purvis to exhibit them to the undersigned at The Terry Law Firm, PLLC, 2115 Rexford Rd Suite 100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211, on or before the 13th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Jonathan B. Polking, Attorney for the Estate of Joan M. Purvis AKA Joan Mann Purvis Attorney: Jonathan B. Polking The Terry Law Firm, PLLC 2115 Rexford Rd Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28211 2563952 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Eva L. Peele a/k/a Eva Lee Peele, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 4512 Poplar Grove Drive, Charlotte, NC 28269 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Wendell M. Peele Jr. Executor File #23E003753-590 2563986 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Anthony Lee Inklebarger a/k/a Anthony Inklebarger, late of Mecklenburg County, North

Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at c/o Danica Little of Danica Little Law, PLLC, at 11220 Elm Lane, Suite 200, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277, phone 704-343-5633 and fax 704-343-5092, on or before March 20, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said Estate should please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of December 2023. Lauren Kukla Administrator of the Estate of Anthony Lee Inklebarger 2565244 12/19, 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Richard Stiles Darlington, Jr., a/k/a Richard S. Darlington, Jr., late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the Law Offices of Culp Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C. located at 6801 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28211, before the 20th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Beverly B. Darlington Executrix of the Estate of Richard Stiles Darlington, Jr., a/k/a Richard S. Darlington, Jr. Attorney: W. Curtis Elliott, Jr. Culp Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C. 6801 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28211 2565298 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Jerry Phillip Reap, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present such claims to the undersigned Administrator at 24001A Old Aquadale Road, Albemarle, NC 28001 on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment. This the 6th day of November, 2023 Janelle A. Eudy Administrator of the Estate of Jerry Phillip Reap 24001A Old Aquadale Road Albemarle, NC 28001 2565268 12/19, 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Patricia Ann Thornton, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 2261 Milton Road, Charlotte, NC 28215 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Antoinette Thornton Administrator File #2023 E 002659 2562820 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Michael Sean Peters, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 11626 Old Statesville Rd Apt 116, Huntersville, NC 28078 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice

will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Constance Darice Ward Administrator File #23E003764-590 2565308 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Kevin William Hicks, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 435 Lansdowne Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Jennifer Ard Hicks Executor File #2023 E 000593 2565847 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Christopher N. Shive, late of Mecklenburg County North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at P.O. Box 5994, Greensboro, North Carolina 27435, on or before the 19th day of March 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of December 2023. Philip Shive Administrator of the Estate of Christopher N. Shive Jonathan M. Parisi Attorney at Law Spangler Estate Planning P.O. Box 5994 Greensboro, NC 27435 2565289 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Doris Belnome, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 1210 Islemont Place, Matthews, NC 28105 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Janelle Wigent Executor File #23E005823-590 2565848 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 Published Notice to Creditors Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jo Neal Herring Cantor; aka Jo Herring Cantor; aka Jo H. Cantor; aka Jo Cantor, late of 4227 Donnybrook Place, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28205, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 1009 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Attorney for Executor, Dave Cantor Thomas M. Caune II Hull & Chandler, P.A. 1009 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 2565834 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Charles Malachi Cox, deceased, late

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Public Notice of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of Giordano, Gordon & Burns, P.L.L.C., 319 South Sharon Amity Road, Suite 230, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211, on or before the 20th day of March, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. s/Benny Douglas Cox Benny Douglas Cox, Executor 2565835 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of MARY PAULINE DUPONT aka PAULINE R U S C H I VA L D U P O N T, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, c/o Jodi P. Zbinden, Heidi E. Royal Law, PLLC, 200 Providence Road, Suite 206, Charlotte, North Carolina 28207, on or before March 19, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. SUZETTE DUPONT WRIGHT Executor of the Estate of MARY PAULINE DUPONT aka PAULINE RUSCHIVAL DUPONT c/o Jodi P. Zbinden Heidi E. Royal Law, PLLC 200 Providence Road, Suite 206 Charlotte, NC 28207 2565969 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Locke Gough, III deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of Leslie H. Miller, Post Office Box 36957, Charlotte, North Carolina 282366957, on or before the 18th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 14th day of December, 2023. Molly Joan Gough Administrator File # 23E005136-590 2565844 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of C. Edward Tucker a/k/a Caney Edward Tucker, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o JOHNSTON, ALLISON & HORD, P.A., 1065 East Morehead Street, Post Office Box 36469, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28236-6469, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Pamela P. Tucker Executor of the Estate of C. Edward Tucker a/k/a Caney Edward Tucker J. Darrell Shealy JOHNSTON, ALLISON & HORD, P.A. 1065 East Morehead Street Post Office Box 36469 Charlotte, North Carolina 282366469 2565841 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Margaret Rivers, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified,

to the undersigned at 760 Shields Rd, Newport News, VA 23608 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Steven Rivers Administrator File #23E005810-590 2565846 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Eric Anthony Tucci, deceased of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, are hereby notified to present them to Nancie Torrence as Administrator of the Estate of Eric Anthony Tucci, File Number: 23E002600-590 on or before March 19, 2024, in care of the undersigned attorneys at their address, or tIns notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to Eric Anthony Tucci, please make immediate payment to the Estate of Eric Anthony Tucci. This 19th day of Decelnber, 2023 Matthew A. Freeze, Esq. Monk Law Firm, PLLC 1365 Broadcloth Street, Suite 201 Fort Mill SC 29715 TEL: 704-369-9977 FAX: 866-281-4930 2565842 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Benjamin Culver Hedrick, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at c/o Allen Starrett, Starrett Law Firm, 3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28277 on or before the 28th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Hayley Hedrick Administrator File #23E005179-590 2565960 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of JEANIE ELIZ ABETH SHARPLING a/k/a JEANIE E. SHARPLING of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Personal Representative: WILLIAM W. WARF and GARY S. PORTER Attorney for the Estate and Personal Representative: Martha Wallace, Attorney KING LAW OFFICES, PC 19924 Jetton Rd. Suite 101 Cornelius, NC 28031 2565840 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Mar y Josephine Caldwell of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 200 West 1st Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 100 North Main Street, 11th Floor Winston Salem, NC 27101 Send claims to:

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Public Notice

Estate of Mary Josephine Caldwell Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Executor c/o James E. Creamer, Jr. Creamer Millovitsch, PLLC 200 West 1st Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 2565108 12/19, 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Doyle M. Neal, Jr. of Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270, Davidson, NC 28036, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Lisa Powers Neal 18005 Callaway Hills Lane Davidson, NC 28036 Send claims to: Estate of Doyle M. Neal, Jr. Lisa Powers Neal, Executor c/o Lauren T. Millovitsch Creamer Millovitsch, PLLC 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270 Davidson, NC 28036 2565689 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 PUBLISHED NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary K. Baucom, late of 3912 Braxton Drive, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina 28226, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at P.O. Box 29522, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626, on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 15th day of December, 2023. James Brian Baucom, Executor Thomas M. Caune II Hull & Chandler, P.A. 1009 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 2566470 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG Having qualified as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of Larry Wayne Ahner aka Larry W. Ahner, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of: David T. DuFault, Sodoma Law, P.C., 217 North Graham Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202, on or before the 26th of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 18th of December, 2023. Vicki Lynn Coggin, Administrator. 2566666 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executors or Co-Executor of the estate of Mamie Thorn-Stowe, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 971 Old NC Hwy 27, Mt Holly, NC 28120 or 11015 South Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 26th day of December, 2023. Leroy Thorns Executor Spencer Singleton Co-Executor File #23E004885-590 2566495 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Theressa Dawne Denning, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 8408 Lochinvar Drive, Charlotte, NC 28227 on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. Brian Denning, Administrator File #23E005675-590 2562194 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Edward Poe Morgan, Jr., Social Security Number xxx-xx-4505, deceased late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of: Rex C. Morgan Baucom, Claytor, Benton, Morgan & Wood, P.A. Post Office Box 35246 Charlotte, North Carolina 28235 on or before the 4th day of March 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December 2023. Rex C. Morgan Executor of the Estate of Edward Poe Morgan, Jr. Estate File #: 23E005519-590 2562148 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of ANNE BARNES LAWING, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned, c/o Jodi P. Zbinden, Heidi E. Royal Law, PLLC, 200 Providence Road, Suite 206, Charlotte, North Carolina 28207, on or before March 5, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. Robert Thomas Barnes, Executor of the Estate of ANNE BARNES LAWING c/o Jodi P. Zbinden Heidi E. Royal Law, PLLC 200 Providence Road, Suite 206 Charlotte, NC 28207 2562150 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms, and corporations having claims against Robert James Reilly, deceased, of Mecklenburg County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before March 5th, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This the 5th of December, 2023. Gregory Christopher Place, Administrator of the Estate of Robert James Reilly, c/o Paul A. Yokabitus, Attorney, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27605. 2561986 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY FILE NO 21E4806 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Clara McGrier, deceased, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them, duly verify to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 5th day of December, 2023.

{ The Mecklenburg Times } Twanna Lattimore, Administrator, 3108 Birchstone Lane, Charlotte, NC 28216 2558775 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 23-E-4841 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE MATTER OF: ESTATE OF JANE TODD JOHNSON (AKA JANE T. HAYES), Deceased. Having qualified as Executor of the JANE TODD JOHNSON (AKA JANE T. HAYES) ESTATE, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the Decedent or the Estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 29th day of November, 2023. TODD A. HAYES, Executor of the Estate of JANE TODD JOHNSON (AKA JANE T. HAYES) c/o Kirk Palmer & Thigpen, PA 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 300 Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 Telephone: 704.332.8000 Facsimile: 704.332.8264 BY: /s/ Stephanie C. Daniel Stephanie C. Daniel 2561793 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Santos Sacarias Ponce-Estrada, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 7257 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 2100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28226, on or before March 4, 2024, or this Notice of Administration will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This 5th day of December, 2023. Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Santos Sacarias Ponce-Estrada File No. 23E005169-590 2561816 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Ancillary Administrator of the Estate of Alfeda Elaine Mauuso, deceased, late of Prince William County, Virginia, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned care of Giordano, Gordon & Burns, P.L.L.C., 319 South Sharon Amity Road, Suite 230, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211, on or before the 6th day of March, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 28th day of November, 2023. s/Ramon Keilyn Heard Ramon Keilyn Heard. Ancillary Administrator 2561236 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Addie Lee Mitchell, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned in care of McKaig & McKaig, P.A., 219 Greenwich Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211, on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2024. ESTATE OF ADDIE LEE MITCHELL Russell Hayes Mitchell, EXECUTOR

c/o McKaig & McKaig, P.A. 219 Greenwich Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 Telephone: (704) 365-0390 2561234 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Tommy Lee Brevard, Sr., deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 1104 Lewiston Avenue, Charlotte, NC 282081917 on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. Tommy Lee Brevard Jr. Administrator File #23E005262-590 2561231 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Toby Mathis Williams Call, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 1801 West LaPorte Drive, Charlotte NC 28216 on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. Regina Williams Lingerfelt Executor File #23E004851-590 2561228 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of BETTY CROCKETT FAULKNER aka Betty C Faulkner aka Betty Jean Faulkner aka Betty J Faulkner aka Betty Faulkner, DOD: 03/12/2023 deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 1614 Sunnyside Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. Demetria A. Faulkner-Welch Executrix File #23 E 3433 2561229 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Oliver Lloyd Johnston, Jr., deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 708 Miramar St. NE, Concord, NC 28025 on or before the 5thday of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. Gwendolyn J. Howard, Executor File #23E004780-590 2560206 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Donald J. Cameron, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o JOHNSTON, ALLISON & HORD, P.A., 1065 East Morehead Street, Post Office Box 36469, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28236-6469, on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms

and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 1st day of December, 2023. Paul J. Cameron and John B. Cameron Co-Executors of the Estate of Donald J. Cameron Parker J. Blazevich JOHNSTON, ALLISON & HORD, P.A. 1065 East Morehead Street Post Office Box 36469 Charlotte, North Carolina 282366469 2560795 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Lurella P Clinton, deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 1400 Rollingwood Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217 on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5thday of December, 2023. Cheryl Clinton Administrator File #2023 E 003469 2560057 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILYMECKLENB

CIVIL SUITS NOTICE OF SERVICE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 22-CVD15245 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNT Y OF MECKLENBURG Maila Rikalny Lopez Navarro vs. Rigoberto Euceda Bautista, Defendants: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on 09/13/2022, in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: DIVORCE. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than at least 40 days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. P. Scott Harvey, Esq. By: P. Scott Harvey Attorney for Plaintiff 4801 E. Independence Blvd. Suite 605 Charlotte, NC 28212 State Bar Number 56324. 2563924 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF POTENTIAL INTEREST IN TRUST In accordance with N.C.G.S. §1-597 and §1-598, the undersigned does hereby notify Anne A. Lyday, who was last seen January 15, 2014, missing from Sherwood Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina, or the guardian of Anne A. Lyday, if any, to an interest in the Lyday Inter Vivos Irrevocable Trust Agreement dated August 27, 2021, and hereby direct that Anne A. Lyday, or the guardian of Anne A. Lyday, come forward and claim such interest in such trust to the undersigned in care of Mark R.A. Horn, Esq., Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700, Charlotte, North Carolina 282024003, on or before eighteen (18) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or any interest of Anne A. Lyday in the Lyday Inter Vivos Irrevocable Trust Agreement dated August 27, 2021 shall lapse. Fur ther, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §1-597 and §1-598, the undersigned does hereby request all persons with information regarding the location or suspected location of Anne A. Lyday, who was last seen January 15, 2014, missing from Sherwood Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina, or any knowledge of the whereabouts of Anne A. Lyday, to come forward and present such information or knowledge to the undersigned in care of Mark R.A. Horn, Esq., Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700, Charlotte, North Carolina 282024003, on or before eighteen (18)

months from the date of the first publication of this notice. This 12th day of December, 2023. William D. Lyday, II, Trustee of the Lyday Inter Vivos Irrevocable Trust Agreement dated August 27, 2021 2564041 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY In the District Court Pragathi Rai v. Sharath Naik Mecklenburg County, NC Take notice that a civil summons and complaint have been filed for Child Support and Retroactive Child Support, PostSeparation Support and Alimony, Equitable Distribution, Absolute Divorce, Costs Expenses and Attorney’s Fees, 23-CVD-8494. This notice is directed to Sharath Naik you are hereby required to make a defense to said pleading no later than forty (40) days from the date of the first publication, and upon failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. The date of the first publication of notice is December 12, 2023. This, the 12th day of December, 2023. Gregory Hunt 601 East 5th Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202 2563958 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE - MECKLENBURG COUNTY - SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - BEFORE THE CLERK OF COURT - FILE NO. 23SP004277-590 THE REFLECTIONS ASSOCIATION OF UNIT OWNERS INC., Petitioner, Vs. CEDRIC MCCORKLE, Respondent To: Cedric McCorkle; TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against Cedric McCorkle has been filed in the above-captioned special proceeding. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: A proceeding has been commenced to determine the ownership of surplus proceeds following a claim of lien foreclosure. You are required to make a defense to this pleading not later than forty days after the date of publishing, on or before January 23, 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you may apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 13th day of December, 2023. By: Benjamin C. Karb Kirk Palmer & Thigpen 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28204 Telephone: 704-332-8000 Fax: 704-332-8264 2566598 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SERVICE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 23CVD9209 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG. Juan Carlos Interiano Ramirez VS. Karla Elena Martinez Ramirez TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on 05/26/2023, in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: DIVORCE. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than at least 40 days from the first publication of this notice: and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. P. Scott Harvey, Esq. By: P. Scott Harvey Attorney for Juan Carlos Interiano Ramirez 4801 E. Independence Blvd. Suite 605 Charlotte , NC 28212 State Bar Number 56324. 2564172 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23CVS003724-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG ANGIE L. PEREZ, Plaintiff, v. JAMES RICHARDSON, Defendant.

{ The Mecklenburg Times } TO: James Richardson 9816 Perimeter Station Drive, Apt. 103 Charlotte, NC 28216 Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Claim for personal injury as a result of an automobile accident on or about June 2, 2022. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after December 26, 2023 exclusive of said date, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 26th day of December, 2023. /s/ Joseph H. Downer Joseph H. Downer NC Bar 29184 521 East Morehead Street, Suite 120 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 719-9080 2565212 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 22CV010715-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG LATONIA S. ANDREWS and STACEY R. ROBITAILLE, Plaintiffs, v. RENE RODRIGUEZ, Defendant. TO: Rene Rodriguez 12123 Red Hickory Lane Charlotte, NC 28273 Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Claim for personal injury as a result of an automobile accident on or about June 20, 2020. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after December 26, 2023 exclusive of said date, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 26th day of December, 2023. /s/ Joseph H. Downer Joseph H. Downer NC Bar 29184 521 East Morehead Street, Suite 120 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 719-9080 2565215 12/26, 1/2, 1/9

Summons IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Civil Action No.: 2023-CP-3800393 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ORANGEBURG LAWRENCE WASHINGTON AND MARY WASHINGTON, Plaintiffs, v. KYM MICHELE KOONTZ AND THURM OND LOG I ST I C S , LLC A /K /A R THURMOND LOGISTICS, LLC, Defendants. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend the action(s) set forth in the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on Plaintiff’s attorney at Spann Wilder Law, LLC, 2131 Dorchester Rd., Post Office Box 70488, N. Charleston, South Carolina 29415, within thirty (30) days after the service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service. YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE FURTHER that if you fail to appear and defend and fail to answer the Complaint as required by this Summons within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the said Complaint. North Charleston, South Carolina Dated: March 17, 2023 SPANN WILDER LAW, LLC By: /s/ Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder SC BAR # 15913 2131 Dorchester Rd (29405) PO Box 70488 N. Charleston, SC 29415 (843) 266-7792 // (843) 2667797, fax 2566596 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF SERVICE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 23-CV030289 - 590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG Marvin Alexander Molina Cruz, Plaintiff, VS. John Doe, Defendant: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed on October 23, 2023, in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as

follows: CHILD CUSTODY. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than at least 40 days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. Tim Gore, Esq. By: Tim Gore Attorney for Plaintiff 4801 E. Independence Blvd. Suite 605 Charlotte, NC 28212 State Bar Number 36191. 2566668 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 CIVIL SUMMONS In The General Court Of Justice Superior Court Division File No. 23 CVS 18000 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Mecklenburg County Djuana Clyburn 2579 Broons Old Mill Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 VERSUS Wayne Stover To Each Of The Defendant(s) Named Below: Wayne Stover 1707 Oakdale Green Drive Charlotte, NC 28216 IMPORTANT! You have been sued! These papers are legal documents, DO NOT throw these papers out! You have to respond within 30 days. You may want to talk with a lawyer about your case as soon as possible, and, if needed, speak with someone who reads English and can translate these papers! A Civil Action Has Been Commenced Against You! You are notified to appear and answer the complaint of the plaintiff as follows: 1. Serve a copy of your written answer to the complaint upon the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney within thirty (30) days after you have been served. You may serve your answer by delivering a copy to the plaintiff or by mailing it to the plaintiff’s last known address, and 2. File the original of the written answer with the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above. If you fail to answer the complaint, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Date Issued 10-5-23 Time 01:00 PM Ryan P. Alderson, Esq. The Melonakos Law Firm 1310 Augusta Street Greenville, SC 29605 COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES (Jury Trial Demanded)

THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CASE NO.: 23 CVS 18000 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY DJUANA CLYBURN v. WAYNE STOVER, DEFENDANT. COMES NOW, Djuana Clyburn, by and through the undersigned counsel of record and files this Complaint for Damages against Defendant Wayne Stover, and hereby shows this Honorable Court as follows: PARTIES, JURISDICTION, VENUE, AND SERVICE OF PROCESS 1. The Plaintiff is a citizen of the State of North Carolina and, by bringing this action, subjects herself to the jurisdiction of this Court. 2. The Defendant, Wayne Stover (hereinafter “Defendant”) is a citizen of the State of North Carolina, and is subject to the jurisdiction of this Court. The Defendant may be served with process at 1707 Oakdale Green Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216. 3. The collision giving rise to this action occurred in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. 4. Venue and jurisdiction are proper for the foregoing reasons. 5. The Defendant has been properly served with process in this action. FACTUAL BACKGROUND 6. The Plaintiff repeats the foregoing allegations as if repeated here, verbatim. 7. On September 21, 2022, Plaintiff was traveling southbound on Kenilworth Avenue near its intersection with Pearl Parkway in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. 8. At the same time, the Defendant was operating a 2012 Ford and was making a left turn onto the roadway where Plaintiff was traveling. 9. Defendant failed to yield the right of way to Plaintiffs vehicle and caused a collision. 10. The force of the collision directly and proximately caused the Plaintiff to suffer injuries and damages. FOR A FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION (Negligence) 11. The Plaintiff repeats the foregoing allegations as if repeated here, verbatim. 12. The Defendant owed the Plaintiff certain duties, including,

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Public Notice but not limited to, duties of care to: a. operate the vehicle in a reasonably safe manner; b. obey the rules of the road; c. obey the statutes that govern the operation of motor vehicles on the roadways of North Carolina; d. leave a safe distance between his vehicle and other vehicles; e. slow his vehicle as required by traffic, road, and weather conditions; f. yield the right of way when turning left; g. perform other duties as will be shown through discovery and at trial. 13. Breaches of that duty of care constitute negligence and sometimes recklessness. 14. The Defendant breached his duty of care to the Plaintiff in one or more of the following ways: a. failing to apply brakes or failing to maintain brakes in a safe operating condition; b. failing to keep a proper lookout; c. failing to maintain a safe distance while traveling near the Plaintiff; d. failing to keep his vehicle under proper control; e. failing to slow his vehicle by reason of traffic, road and/or weather conditions; f. failing to yield right of way; g. driving too fast for conditions; and h. in such other ways as will become evident through discovery. 15. As a direct and proximate result of the Defendant’s negligence, the Plaintiff has suffered some, or all, of the following injuries and damages: a. expenses for medical care and treatment, in the past, present, and future; b. physical pain and suffering; c. emotional trauma; d. partial and permanent impairment of physical function; e. inconvenience; f. temporary and permanent partial inability to engage in activities of daily living; g. lost time and opportunity to earn income; h. property damage; i. loss of enjoyment of life; and J. other damages that will be shown through discovery and at trial. 16. The Plaintiff is therefore informed and believes she is entitled to judgment against the Defendant for damages. PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays for a jury trial, and judgment against the Defendant for actual damages, nominal damages, the costs of this action, and for such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Respectfully submitted, s/ Ryan P. Alderson Ryan P. Alderson, Esq. SC Bar No. 103126 Attorney for Plaintiff THE MELONAKOS LAW FIRM 1310 Augusta Street Greenville, SC 29605 864-485-5555 864-752-1600 ryan@scinjuryattorney.com 2566378 12/26, 1/2, 1/9

BUSINESS MECKLENBURG

CORPORATION NOTICES NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF SOUTHEAST CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Southeast Clinical Research Associates, LLC (“Company”), a North Carolina limited liability company, was dissolved effective 11:59 PM on December 18, 2023. All creditors of and claimants against the Company are required to present their respective claims and demands immediately in writing to the Company so that it can proceed to collect its assets, convey and dispose of its properties, pay, satisfy and discharge its liabilities and obligations and do all other acts required to liquidate its business and affairs. With respect to claims, please take notice of the following: 1. Claims must be in writing and include the name of the claimant, the amount of the claim, and a detailed summary of the basis for the claim. 2. Claims should be mailed to the Company’s address as follows: Southeast Clinical Research Associates, LLC 6035 Fairview Road Charlotte, NC 28210 3. A claim against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after publication of this Notice. 2566957 12/26

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Public Notice

GOVERNMENT MECKLENBURG

HEARINGS AND MINUTES The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at South Service Area, 11217 Providence Rd W, Charlotte, NC, at the time indicated, for the purpose of determining whether the property contains the Code violations that the inspector has determined to exist. For additional information concerning the case, contact the inspector for that case. Interested parties: WATERFORD SQUARE APARTMENTS ASSOC LLC Case Number: 20230057028 Property: 7709 WATERFORD SQUARE DR #315 CHARLOTTE NC 28226 Hearing Date: January 17, 2024 at 08:00 AM Inspector: Adam Lockler, 704.336.6978 Submitted by: Kim Sauer, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent. 2566873 12/26 The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices In the following case we have held or will have a hearing, determined that the dwelling located on the property is deteriorated and issued an order requiring the owner(s) to repair the dwelling by the date indicated. Failure to repair by the date indicated may result in penalties against the owner(s). For more information concerning a case, contact the inspector for that case: Interested parties: HELEN WEISMAN Case Number: 20230051267 Property: 7320 PEBBLESTONE DR #E CHARLOTTE NC 28212 Repair by: January 17, 2024 Inspector: Gloria Butler, 704.432.1944 Submitted by: Kimberly Sauer, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent. 2566870 12/26 The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at South Service Area, 11217 Providence Rd W, Charlotte, NC, at the time indicated, for the purpose of determining whether the property contains the Code violations that the inspector has determined to exist. For additional information concerning the case, contact the inspector for that case. Interested parties: RESERVE AT PROVIDENCE I LLC Case Number: 20230059460 Property: 5680 GRAND CANAL WAY #U, CHARLOTTE NC 28270 Hearing Date: January 03, 2024 at 08:00 AM Inspector: John Barrett, 704353-1882 Submitted by: Kim Sauer, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent. 2566868 12/26 The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices In the following case we have held or will have a hearing, determined that the dwelling located on the property is deteriorated and issued an order requiring the owner(s) to repair the dwelling by the date indicated. Failure to repair by the date indicated may result in penalties against the owner(s). For more information concerning a case, contact the inspector for that case: Interested parties: WATERFORD SQUARE APARTMENTS ASSOC LLC Case Number: 20230053164 Property: 4808 WATERFORD KNOLL DR #611 CHARLOTTE NC 28226 Repair by: January 17, 2024

Inspector: Adam Lockler, 704.336.6978 Submitted by: Kimberly Sauer, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent. 2566866 12/26 The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at South Service Area, 11217 Providence Rd West, Charlotte, NC, 28277 at the time indicated, for the purpose of determining whether the property contains the Code violations that the inspector has determined to exist. For additional information concerning the case, contact the inspector for that case. Interested parties: Known and Unknown Heirs of Herbert N Maxwell Case Number: 20230016598 Property : 9909 Clairemore Pl Charlotte, NC 28216 Hearing Date: January 10, 2024 @ 8:00 AM Inspector : Neil Barnette, 704-336--6976 Submitted by: Marty Taylor, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent. 2566658 12/26 The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices In the following case we have held or will have a hearing, determined that the dwelling located on the property is deteriorated and issued an order requiring the owner(s) to repair the dwelling by the date indicated. Failure to repair by the date indicated may result in penalties against the owner(s). For more information concerning a case, contact the inspector for that case: Interested parties: Michelle K Dimitroff Case Number: 20230054002 Property: 630 Calvert St #407, Charlotte, NC 28208 Repair by: January 15, 2024 Inspector: Alex Gregory, 704336-7986 Submitted by: Mark Fowler, West Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent. 2566452 12/26

TAXES NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 23CV039298-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Plaintiff, vs. Heirs of Neal M. Craig, Jr.; Carmen Dawn Craig and Spouse, if any; Kimmel McEwen Craig and Spouse, if any; Lynn Craig Bowles and Spouse, if any; Elizabeth Craig Howey and Spouse, if any; Heirs of Jon Russell Howell; Craig R. Howell and Spouse, if any; Debra A. Howell and Spouse, if any; Kenneth W. Howell and Spouse, if any; Laura C. Corpening and Spouse, if any; Karen Craig and Spouse, if any; Suzanne Craig and Spouse, if any; Janice C. Liles and Spouse, if any; and Norma C. Monroe and Spouse, if any; and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action, Defendants. To: Heirs of Neal M. Craig, Jr.; Carmen Dawn Craig and Spouse, if any; Kimmel McEwen Craig and Spouse, if any; Lynn Craig Bowles and Spouse, if any; Elizabeth Craig Howey and Spouse, if any; Heirs of Jon Russell Howell; Craig R. Howell and Spouse, if any; Debra A. Howell and Spouse, if any; Kenneth W. Howell and Spouse, if any; Laura C. Corpening and Spouse, if any; Karen Craig and Spouse, if any; Suzanne Craig and Spouse, if any; Janice C. Liles and Spouse, if any; and Norma C. Monroe and Spouse, if any; and any and all other

{ The Mecklenburg Times } interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action. TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure of the tax liens for the County of Mecklenburg for the years 2014 through and including 2023 against the following described property: All that certain lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and more particularly described and defined as follows: BEING all of the property currently designated as Mecklenburg County tax code number 157-20 6 21 and consisting of 0.059 acres (+/-) located off Craig Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28211, said property also being a portion of Lots 19 in Block 1 of CRAIGMORE HILLS, as the same is shown in Map Book 6 at Page 279 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to Neal M. Craig and wife, Dora Allen Craig, by Deed recorded in Book 925 at Page 243 in said Registry. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than January 29, 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This 14th day of December, 2023. /S/ J.D. DuPuy J.D. DuPuy RUFF, BOND, COBB, WADE & BETHUNE, L.L.P. 831 East Morehead Street, Ste. 560 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 377-1634, Ext. 103, Fax (704)-342-3308 2565790 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 23CV038219-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Owners of Tax Parcel No. 027-09465; and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action, D efe n d a nt s.To: U n k n ow n Owners of Tax Parcel No. 027094-65; and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action. TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure of the tax liens for the County of Mecklenburg for the years 2014 through and including 2023 against the following described property: All that certain lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and more particularly described and defined as follows: BEING all of the property currently designated as Mecklenburg County tax code number 027-094-65 and being a landlocked gap parcel consisting of 0.21 acres (+/-) located off Glenstone Court, Charlotte, NC 28269. After diligent search and inquiry, the owners of the subject lot were unable to be identified. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than January 22, 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This 7th day of December, 2023. /S/ J.D. DuPuy J.D. DuPuy RUFF, BOND, COBB, WADE & BETHUNE, L.L.P.

831 East Morehead Street, Ste. 560 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 377-1634, Ext. 103, Fax (704)-342-3308 2564147 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 23CV038168-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Owners of Tax Parcel No. 127-01299; and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action, Defendants. To: Unknown Owners of Tax Parcel No. 127-012-99; and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action. TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure of the tax liens for the County of Mecklenburg for the years 2014 through and including 2023 against the following described property: All that certain lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and more particularly described and defined as follows: BEING all of the property currently designated as Mecklenburg County tax code number 127-012-99 and consisting of 0.25 acres (+/-) located off Lamar Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204. After diligent search and inquiry, the owners of the subject lot were unable to be identified. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than January 22, 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This 7th day of December, 2023. /S/ J.D. DuPuy J.D. DuPuy RUFF, BOND, COBB, WADE & BETHUNE, L.L.P. 831 East Morehead Street, Ste. 560 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 377-1634, Ext. 103, Fax (704)-342-3308 2564132 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 23CV037949-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Plaintiff, vs. Sylvia McManus Connell and Spouse, if any; and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action, Defendants. To: Sylvia McManus Connell and Spouse, if any; and any and all other interested persons, whether sane or insane, adult or minor, in esse or en ventra sa mere, known or unknown, resident or nonresident, live corporations or dissolved corporations, who might have or claim any right or title to the property which is the subject of this action. TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure of the tax liens for the County of Mecklenburg for the years 2014 through and including 2023 against the following described property: All that certain lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being

in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and more particularly described and defined as follows: Tract I: BEING all of Lot 11 in Block 11 of the MARSH ESTATES as the same is shown on map thereof recorded in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry in Map Book 3 at Page 367, to which reference is hereby made, LESS AND EXCEPT that portion of said Lot 11 conveyed by instrument recorded in Book 834 in Page 213 in said Registry. The subject parcel is a landlocked 25’ by 50’ rectangle located in the Duke Power Company right of way. Tract II: BEING all of Lot 12 in Block 11 of the MARSH ESTATES as the same is shown on map thereof recorded in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry in Map Book 3 at Page 367, to which reference is hereby made, LESS AND EXCEPT that portion of said Lot 12 conveyed by instrument recorded in Book 839 in Page 25 in said Registry. The subject parcel is a landlocked 25’ by 50’ rectangle located in the Duke Power Company right of way. BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to Ida E. Thomas and husband, O.G. Thomas, by Deed recorded in Book 739 at Page 385 (Tract I) and Book 739 at Page 467 (Tract II) in said Registry. Designated as tax code number 067-063-99 (Tract I) and 067-063-98 (Tract II) and being commonly known as a landlocked lots off of Highland Street, Charlotte, NC 28208. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than January 22, 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This 7th day of December, 2023. /S/ J.D. DuPuy J.D. DuPuy RUFF, BOND, COBB, WADE & BETHUNE, L.L.P. 831 East Morehead Street, Ste. 560 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Telephone: (704) 377-1634, Ext. 103, Fax (704)-342-3308 2564036 12/12, 12/19, 12/26

REAL ESTATE - IREDELL

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 22 SP 404 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by June W. Ingram, unmarried and Robert Lee Watts, unmarried to Henry V. Cunningham, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated October 24, 2008 and recorded on October 29, 2008 in Book 1971 at Page 306, Iredell County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Iredell County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pin set, said iron being located 34 feet from the centerline of SR 1333; thence South 47 deg. 18 min. West 276.35 feet to an iron pin, common corner of Malcolm E. Parry; thence North 34 deg. 36 min. 08 sec. West 84.14 feet to an iron pin in Parry’s line; thence North 45 deg. 50 min. East 268.41 feet to an iron pin and running parallel with the right of way of SR 1333, South 40 deg. 16 min. 10 sec. East 90.25 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, AND CONTAINING 0.542 ACRES, as surveyed October 27, 1978, and being a survey for Mary Watts by R. B. Kestler, Jr., RS. For back title see Deed Book 875, at Page 1121, Iredell County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 200 Eufola Road, Statesville, NC 28677. A Certified Check ONLY (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of June Watts Ingram and All Lawful Heirs of Robert Lee Watts. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 File No.: 21-09475-FC02 2566959 12/26, 1/2

PROBATE - IREDELL

PROBATE NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Admtnistrator of the estate of Robert Lee English, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at PO Box 11, Turkey, NC 28393, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023.

{ The Mecklenburg Times } John Adam English Admtnistrator File #2022 E 001176 2565305 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Deborah Anne Rusczak, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 253 N Patterson St, Statesville, NC 28677 on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Michael Ronald Rusczak Administrator File #2021 E 001528 Jared E. Stone, Attorney 1251 Davie Avenue Statesville NC 28677 704.380.4893 2565944 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Betty Ann Wilson aka Betty Ann Shoemaker aka Betty Shoemaker Wilson aka Betty S. Wilson, this is to notify all persons having claims against Betty Ann Wilson aka Betty Ann Shoemaker aka Betty Shoemaker Wilson aka Betty S. Wilson, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, to present an itemized verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Mail statement to: Donna Benton Anderson Executor for the Estate of Betty Ann Wilson aka Betty Ann Shoemaker aka Betty Shoemaker Wilson aka Betty S. Wilson 547 Ridge Avenue Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 With copy to: Clifton W. Homesley Attorney for Estate of Betty Ann Wilson aka Betty Ann Shoemaker aka Betty Shoemaker Wilson aka Betty S. Wilson HOMESLEY & WINGO LAW GROUP PLLC 330 South Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 (704) 664-2162 2565808 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF JEFFREY WAYNE FRAZIER deceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to file an itemized, verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 20th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This 19th day of December, 2023. Abigail Elisabeth Frazier, Executor Estate of Jeffrey Wayne Frazier, Deceased Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court File 21 E 792 154 Big Tree Drive Statesville, NC 28677 Beth R. Setzer BETH R. SETZER ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C. P. O. Box 1397 Statesville, NC 28687 2565804 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of David Robert Anthony, this is to notify all persons having claims against David Robert Anthony, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, to present an itemized verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Mail statement to: Joan Lee Anthony

Executor for the Estate of David Robert Anthony 144 Gondola Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117 With copy to: Clifton W. Homesley Attorney for the Estate of David Robert Anthony HOMESLEY & WINGO LAW GROUP PLLC 330 South Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 (704) 664-2162 2565261 12/19, 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the ESTATE OF LINDA FRANCES GUIGOU VINSON deceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to file an itemized, verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 20th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This 19th day of December, 2023. Theron Todd Vinson, Executor Estate of Linda Frances Guigou Vinson, Deceased Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court File 22 E 1336 715 Georgie Street Troutman, NC 28166 Beth R. Setzer BETH R. SETZER ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C. P. O. Box 1397 Statesville, NC 28687 2565109 12/19, 12/26, 01/02, 01/09 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Olin Christenbury, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 324 Ireland Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22406, on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Leann Sek, Administrator File #2023 E 001142 Seth J. Johnson, Attorney at Law 239 E. Broad Street Statesville, NC 28677 (704) 873-7233 2563909 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Public Administrator of the estate of Alfred Daniel Kistler, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 1251 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC 28677, on or before the 12th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 12th day of December, 2023. Jared E Stone Public Administrator File #2022 E 000555 2562810 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Constance Lee Heil Barneite, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at P.O. Box 557, Harmony, NC 28634, on or before the 5th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. Christine Kelly Hoskins Executor File #2023 E 001240 Jared E. Stone, Attorney 1251 Davie Avenue Statesville NC 28677 704.380.4893 2562214 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Barbara E. Dortch a/k/a Barbara Helms Dortch, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o Jeremy B. Smith, Sellers, Ayers, Dortch & Lyons, P.A., 301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 410, Charlotte, NC 28204, on or before the 11th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 5th day of December, 2023. Robert C. Dortch, Jr. Administrator of Estate of Barbara E. Dortch a/k/a Barbara Helms Dortch 2562147 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of DeAnne Strong Malcolm, this is to notify all persons having claims against DeAnne Strong Malcolm, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, to present an itemized verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This the 26th day of December, 2023. Mail statement to: Scott W. Malcolm Executor for the Estate of DeAnne Strong Malcolm 1104 S. Magnolia Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 With copy to: Clifton W. Homesley Attorney for Estate of DeAnne Strong Malcolm HOMESLEY & WINGO LAW GROUP PLLC 330 South Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 (704) 664-2162 2566663 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Mary Matze Setzer deceased August 8, 2023, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned c/o Louise M. Paglen The McIntosh Law Firm, P. C. at Post Office Box 2270, Davidson, North Carolina 28036, on or before the 4th day of March, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 28th day of November, 2023 Thomas Lipe Jr., Administrator File #23 E 984, Iredell County 2561235 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Egon Otto Josef Englert, aka Egon O. Englert, Egon Englert, of Mooresville, Iredell County, NC, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270, Davidson, NC 28036, on or before the 19th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of December, 2023. Cordula Mayer 112 Fox Tail Court Statesville, NC 28677 Send claims to: Estate of Egon Otto Josef Englert Cordula Mayer, Executor c/o Lauren T. Millovitsch Creamer Millovitsch, PLLC 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270 Davidson, NC 28036 2565794 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Limited Per s o n a l R e p r e s e nt at i ve for the Estate of Peggy Sue Miller, aka Peggy S. Miller, Peggy Mitchem Miller, Peggy Miller, of Mooresville, Iredell County, NC, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270, Davidson, NC 28036, on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of December, 2023. Gerald Roy Miller 346 Camino Real Road PO Box 4270 Mooresville, NC 28117 Send claims to: Estate of Peggy Sue Miller Gerald Roy Miller, Limited Personal Representative c/o Lauren T. Millovitsch Creamer Millovitsch, PLLC 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270 Davidson, NC 28036 2566661 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16

NOTICE TO CREDITORS North Carolina Iredell County File No.: 2023 E 1309 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Gail Thompson Collins, deceased, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to file an itemized, verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 26th day of March 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 26th day of December 2023. Chanda Leagon McCoy 474 Templeton Rd Mooresville, NC 28117 Anthony S. Privette THE LAW OFFICE OF ANTHONY S. PRIVETTE, PLLC 3475 E. Broad Street Statesville, NC 28625 Telephone: 704/872-8125 www.attorneyprivette.com 2566876 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Gloria Stella Maziarz, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 618 St. Andrews Rd, Statesville, NC 28625, on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 26th day of December, 2023. Maria Smith Executor File #2023 E 001243 2566673 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Teddy Edwin Haithcox, aka Ted Edwin Haithcox, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 2105 Wilson Ave., Monroe, NC 28110, or in care of Nesbitt Law PLLC, 1820 Cumberland Ave., Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of December, 2023. Mr. Max Graham Haithcox, Administrator of the Estate of Teddy Edwin Haithcox 2566465 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Ruby G Dickenson, deceased, late of

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Public Notice Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 1115 Country Place Drive, Matthews, NC 28105, on or before the 26th day of March, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 26th day of December, 2023. Connie Wike Executor File #23E005868-590 2566671 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16

REAL ESTATE - UNION

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER CLAIM OF LIEN RE: 23-SP-598 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power granted in the recorded Declarations and North Carolina law which authorize the foreclosure of the Claim of Lien filed against Brian Mciver and Rochelle Gould by Brandon Oaks Community Association, Inc. (hereinafter “Association”), filed July 19, 2023 and filed in Case Number 23-M-491 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Union County by power of sale and because of a failure to make timely payment of assessments and other sums due to the Association and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court and pursuant to demand of the Association, the undersigned Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Union County, in the City of Monroe, North Carolina, at 3:30 p.m. on the 9th day of January, 2024, all that certain parcel of real estate, including any undivided interest in common area and all improvements and fixtures located thereon, in Union County, North Carolina, more particularly described as follows: B EIN G TH E RE A L PROPERTY described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 7968, at Page 844 in Union County Public Registry. Tax PIN: 071-172-82 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 3806 Waters Reach Lane, Indian Trail, NC 28079 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Brian Mciver and Rochelle Gould The terms of the sale are that the property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder and a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750) may be required at the time of the sale. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “As Is, Where Is”. The Trustee does not make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. The property will be sold subject to restrictions and easements of record, any unpaid taxes, prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure, and any tax required to be paid by N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1). The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law. That An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007 may after receiving Notice of Sale terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the default

has not been cured at the time the tenant provides notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 12th day of December, 2023 Sellers, Ayers, Dortch & Lyons, P.A. Trustee By: Robert C. Dortch, Jr. 2566154 12/26, 1/2

PROBATE - UNION

PROBATE EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2023 E 001286 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Delores Gene Peaslee, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of March, 2023 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 5th day of December, 2023. Executor - Administrator: Ronald Francis Bellinghausen 110 Jibsail Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146 2560794 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2023 E 001174 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of OWONNA SMITH CLAYTON and OWONNA S CLAYTON, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of March, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 5th day of December, 2023. Executor - Administrator: SALLY HIGGINS 6032 BLUEBIRD HILL LN, WEDDINGTON, NC 28104 MIRIAM G CLAYTON 165 TROUT LILY LANE, PITTSBORO, NC 27312 2561233 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2023 E 001322 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Sadie Irene Griffin, Sadie I Griffin, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of March, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 5th day of December, 2023. Executor - Administrator: Cynthia Denise Tilton 907 Sunset Landing Rio Vista, CA 94571 2562181 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2023 E 001326

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Public Notice

Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Archie Rowe McDaniel II, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of March, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 5th day of December, 2023. Executor - Administrator: Christine L Hobbs 527 Whitehead Court Fort Mill, SC 29708 2562182 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2023 E 001309 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Charles Jacob Taylor, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of March, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 5th day of December, 2023. Executor - Administrator: Bjorn Taylor 14 Lucerne Dr Elgin, SC 29045 2561973 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2023 E 001308 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of John David Taylor, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 5th day of March, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 5th day of December, 2023. Executor - Administrator: Bjorn Taylor 14 Lucerne Dr Elgin, SC 29045 2561975 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 EXECUTOR - ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #23E89 Edith Jordan Pressley, Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as personal

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representative for the Estate of Edward Douglas Pressley, Deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 4th day of March, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This 5th day of December, 2023. Attorney: Robert D. Palmer, PLLC 614 West Main Street PO Box 489 Marshville, NC 28103 2562178 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26

to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 5th day of December 2023. Personal Representative: Gwendolyn Ann Vinson 5312 Poplar Knoll Dr Matthews, NC 28105 Attorney for the Estate and Personal Representative: William Richter, Attorney KING LAW OFFICES, PC 418 S South St Gastonia, NC 28052 2561983 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26

Monday, March 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Administrator CTA. Lisanne Mangum Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP Post Office Box 7 Monroe, NC 28111 Natalie Thomas 211 Chancellors Ridge Drive Durham, NC 27713 2563927 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2

will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment. This the 19th day of December, 2023 Name: Walter Timothy Grove 24 Wright Drive Chesterfield, NJ 08515 Burns & Gray, PA John T. Burns Attorney for Estate 103 N. Main St. Monroe, NC 28112 Telephone: (704)289-5594 2565221 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9

Executor - Administrator: Carrie King 1914 Russell Pope Rd., Wingate, NC 28174 2565965 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 23 E 1327 Having qualified before the EXECUTOR Honorable Wendy Maynard of Superior Court of Union County, ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS as Administrator of the Estate DEBTORS of Maurice Garrison Deese, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Having qualified as the deceased, this is to notify all COUNTY OF UNION OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS Executor of the Estate of Helen persons having claims against IN THE GENERAL STEVE HUNTER PRESSON Evanthia Apergis, deceased, said Estate to present them to COURT OF JUSTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA late of Union County, North the undersigned on or before SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION Carolina, this is to notify all the 18th day of March, 2024, or BEFORE THE CLERK COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF persons, firms, and corporations the same will be pleaded in bar FILE #2023 E 001031 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE having claims against said estate of their recovery. All persons Having duly qualified JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION to present them, duly verified, indebted to said Estate please before the Honorable Wendy SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK to the undersigned in care of make immediate payment. Maynard, Clerk of Superior FILE NO. 23 E 1334 23 E 1272 Arya Koneru, Esq., Ann Marie This the 19th day of Court of Union County, as All persons, firms, and The undersigned, having Daniel Attorney at Law PLLC, December, 2023. Personal Representative for the corporations having claims qualified as Administrator of the 3121 Springbank Lane, Suite A, Doris Jean Helms Hargett, Estate of Thomas Gary Evans, against Steve Hunter Presson, Estate of Judgia G. Simpson Charlotte, NC 28226 on or before Administrator deceased. This is to notify all deceased, are notified to exhibit this is to notify all persons, the 19th day of March, 2024, c/o James J. Harrington persons having claims against them to Steve Presson and Philip firms, and corporations having or this notice will be pleaded Post12, Office 1063 the estate to present them to Tuesday, December 2023 Box Public Notice Presson, on or before Monday, 9 { The Mecklenburg claims against the estate Times } in bar of their recovery. All the undersigned on or before Monroe, NC 28111 March 11,2024, at 5:00 p.m., or to present such claims to the persons indebted to said estate the 12th day of March, 2024 or 2563529 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 be barred from their recovery. undersigned Richard Wilson will please make immediate the Mecklenburg same will be pleaded in bar Public Debtors of the decedent are The Times Notice informs NOTICE you about Deese on or before the 5th day TO CREDITORS settlement with thesection undersigned. of their recovery. All persons asked to make immediate of March, 2024 or this notice This the 19th day of and economic indebted to said estate please conditions payment to the above-named government actions, environmental will be pleaded in bar of their Having qualified as Personal December, 2023. make immediate payment. Co-Executors. changes. Public Notices alertSteven you Apergis when the interests ofRepresentative your family, recovery. All persons indebted of the Estate of This 12th day of December, Lisanne Mangum to the estate will please make MARIE THERESA SOLER late of Executor 2023.neighborhood or your business Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP your are affected by what others do. immediate payment. 2709 Mendelson Court, Monroe, File#23-E-1358 separately Post Office Box 7 Executor - Administrator: This the 5th day of December, Union County,and North Carolina Public Notices the1/2, democratic process 2565819 12/19,in 12/26, 1/9 Monroe, NC 28111 Brenda invite H Evansyou to participate 2023 28110, the undersigned does Steve Presson 508 Red Barn Trail, in business opportunities. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND Name: Richard Wilson Deese hereby notify all the persons, 3412 Cascade Drive Matthews, NC 28104 2014 G. B. Hill Rd. DEBTORS firms and corporations having Greensboro, NC 27410 2563949 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 2/1 Monroe, NC 28110 claims against the Estate of said OF Philip Presson Burns & Gray, PA decedent to exhibit them to the GUS BILLINGSLEY 3308 Savannah Way NOTICE TO CREDITORS John T. Burns undersigned at 2709 Mendelson Monroe, NC 28110 Attorney for Estate Court, Monroe, Union County, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 2562790 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 1/2 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 103 N. Main St. North Carolina 28110, on or COUNTY OF UNION COUNTY OF UNION Monroe, NC 28112 EXECUTOR before the 2nd day of April, 2024, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF IN THE GENERAL COURT OF Telephone: (704)289-5594 or this Notice will be pleased in ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE JUSTICE JUSTICE 2562173 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 bar of their recovery. All persons, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION firms and corporations indebted STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FILE NO. 23 E 1386 BEFORE THE CLERK NOTICE TO CREDITORS to the said estate will please COUNTY OF UNION All persons, firms, and The undersigned, having make immediate payment to the IN THE GENERAL corporations having claims qualified as Administrator of Having qualified as undersigned. COURT OF JUSTICE against Gus Billingsley, the Estate of Lisa Norwood Administrator of the Estate SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION This the 26th day of deceased, are notified to exhibit this is to notify all persons, of Louvenes Vinson of Union BEFORE THE CLERK December, 2023. them to Gail Howard, on or with a claim against of the having deceased. firms, an andestate corporations County, North Carolina, the– notifies anyone FILE #23E1333 Ricardo Soler before Monday, March 18, 2024, claims against the estate undersigned does hereby Having duly qualified Executor of the Estate of at 5:00 p.m., or be barred from to present such claims to the notify all persons, firms, and before the Honorable Wendy Marie Theresa Soler their recovery. Debtors of the undersigned Alan Clay Hodge, corporations having claims –Maynard, complaints filedof inSuperior court by individuals or businesses purpose receiving settlements Clerk Wesley F.for Faulk decedent are of asked to make Jr. on or before the 19th dayfor the against the estate of said Court of Union County, as Attorney for the Estate of payment to the aboveof March, 2024 or this notice decedent to exhibit property, them to theobtaining child custody, and property and tax liens. immediate Personaldivorces, Representative for Maroe Theresa Soler named Executor. will be pleaded in bar of their undersigned on or before the the Estate of David Alton Tyler, 309 Post Office Drive Richard G. Long, Jr. recovery. All persons indebted 4th day of March 2024 or this deceased. This is to notify all Indian Trail, NC 28079 Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP to the estate will please make notice will be pleaded in bar persons having claims against 2566667 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 Post Office Box 7 immediate payment. of their recovery. All persons, – notices published by auctioneers and storage facilities when property is being sold due to the estate to present them to Monroe, NC 28111 This the 19th day of firms, and corporations indebted EXECUTOR the undersigned on or before Gail Howard December, 2023 to the said estate delinquent will please statements. ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE the 12th day of March, 2024 or 2709 Rolling Hills Drive Name: Alan Clay Hodge, Jr. make immediate payment to the the same will be pleaded in bar Monroe, NC 28110 5905 Morgan Park Dr. undersigned. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA of their recovery. All persons 2565949 12/19, 12/26, 1/2,1/9 Monroe, NC 28110 This is the 5th day of indebted to said estate please OF UNION – when Burns property is inspected and conditions are found which violate theCOUNTY & Gray, PA December 2023. EXECUTOR make immediate payment. IN THE GENERAL John T. Burns Personal Representative: Thiscode, 12th day of December, COURT OF JUSTICE ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE Charlotte housing notices are published that inform the owners that the process to demolish the property has Attorney for Estate Gwendolyn Ann Vinson 2023. SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 103 N. Main St. 5312 Poplar Knoll Dr Executor - Administrator: begun. BEFORE THE CLERK STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Monroe, NC 28112 Matthews, NC 28105 Stephen Tyler FILE #2023 E 000956 COUNTY OF UNION Telephone: (704)289-5594 Attorney for the Estate and 406 Pine Street, Harrisburg, NC Having duly qualified before IN THE GENERAL 2565218 12/19, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9 Personal Representative: 28075 the Honorable Maynard, COURT OF JUSTICE William Richter, Attorney – these are12/19, notices court by who are COURT advertising upcoming or Wendy Court 2562821 12/12, 12/26,filed 1/2 in the NOTICE Clerk sales of Superior of SUPERIOR DIVISION TOSubstitute CREDITORSTrustees KING LAW OFFICES, PC Union County, as Personal BEFORE THE CLERK 418 S South St auctions on properties with delinquent These notices also consist of sales due to tax delinquency, for NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND mortgages. 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Mosack Group Breaks Ground at Mint Hill Andy Griesinger

ndy Griesinger would like to be known for his efforts to help Charlotte grow and prosper. His mother lost her battle with breast cancer when he was a senior

in high school, and he considers his efforts to help others are a tribute to her. “I am passionate about helping people, which was what

Above: Local officials including Mecklenburg County Commission Chairman George Dunlap, Mint Hill Mayor Brad Simmons and Mint Hill Commissioners Mike Cochrane, Dale Dalton, Patrick Holton and Tony Long joined Mosack Group CEO Glenn Mosack to toss out the ceremonial first shovel at the groundbreaking. Photo by Scott Baughman

led me into the residential real estate field,” he says. “I’m focused on giving back to Charlotte in ways I wasn’t fortunate enough to have when I was growing up.” Griesinger has a Bachelor of Science degree in finance

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The Mosack Group broke ground on a new 115,000 square-foot facility in Mint Hill on June 11, as a small crowd gathered to celebrate the ceremonial beginning of the $9.7 million project. Construction was already underway by lead contractors Landmark Builders and the company is expecting the project to be completed by Nov. 1. The project will retain 50 existing jobs and bring 21 new jobs to the county over the next five years, according to county economic development officials. The joint effort between the Town of Mint Hill and Mecklenburg County to entice Mosack to build in the community is the first economic development of its kind for Mint Hill. “There are other towns in the county that take advantage of the opportunity to do economic development projects and I’m happy to see Mint Hill do its first,” said County Commission Chairman George Dunlap. “I hope it isn’t the last. When you think of the millions of dollars this project will cost, you also think of the tax dollars that are coming to Mecklenburg County from this. That is how we fund our schools, that is how we fund our parks. And I’m proud

to see y’all remaining in Mecklenburg County these days when you can do business almost anywhere.” The county will support the investment through a Business Investment Program (BIP) grant of $134,839 over five years. The county estimates an additional $15,600 in sales tax revenue by the end of the grant term. The Town of Mint Hill is providing a grant for $59,015 over five years. Owner and CEO Glenn Mosack said the assistance from the county was instrumental in locating the project in Mint Hill. “I have learned more about construction than I ever thought I would during this project,” Mosack said. “But our family’s facilities have always been very aesthetically pleasing to our communities. When we appeared before the council we wanted to make sure it was a project that was designed to be beautiful for our community. We will have higher ceilings than our current building and that will make a huge difference both in appearance and for our operations.” The Mosack Group imports and sells residential plumbing products to large scale

commercial retailers. With the relocation into a new facility, the Mosack Group will be able to onboard new manufacturing lines for PEX pipe extrusion.

from Virginia Tech and is a realtor with Keller Williams South

“The building plus land costs about $8 million and we will put in about $2 million worth of equipment that will produce PEX piping extrusion,” Mosack said, in a nod toward the major effort to return manufacturing to Mecklenburg County. “We hope this will be one of 8 or 10 lines of piping. Each line after the first will be about $1 million. And we are grading more of the land for an expansion down the road.”

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Mint Hill Mayor Brad Simmons said he also hoped it would be one of several new economic development projects for the town. “Now that we have shown (Chairman) George’s GPS the coordinates of Mint Hill we hope to get you out here more often to what I consider the correct end of Highway 51,” Simmons said. “This was a great project and a lot of the work was done before I became Mayor but I get the privilege of announcing this project and taking all the credit. I hope it is the first of many.”

Park in Charlotte. What was your first job? What did you learn from My first job was with my fraternity, Alpha Epsilon Pi. I was a traveling leadership consultant and spent seven days a week on the road for two years. I visited over 60 campuses across the Southeast, Midwest, and part of Canada. I learned how to deal with all kinds of people in different types of situations. Living on couches, air mattresses, and

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the occasional hotel room teaches you to be flexible and

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able to adapt to situations quickly. What would you like to do in the next act of your life? I’d love to have a team of my own to help expand my business and assist more homeowners in Charlotte. Becoming the most well-known realtor in Charlotte is a big goal of mine and putting a fantastic team together will help me fulfill that goal.

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