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Gender Gap Narrows for Living Wage Jobs, Reports Ludwig Institute Page 2

Construction spending rises 0.4 percent in November Page 3

Navigate Partners with McCarthy Capital to Accelerate Future Growth Page 4

MARGENAU: Social Security update for 2024 Page 5

GOLDMAN: Make Your No. 1 Resolution at Work No Resolutions at Work Page 6

Top Alternative Investment Trends to Watch for in 2024 Page 7

Clever Real Estate Finds 42% of Home Sellers Don’t Know They Are Expected to Pay the Buyer’s Agent Commission in Light of Recent NAR Lawsuit Clever Real Estate has released a report on commission rates following the recent landmark case involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Since 2017, Clever has negotiated real estate commissions with top-producing agents nationwide for over 20,000 home sellers and has conducted numerous surveys and studies over the years highlighting Americans’ views on commission rates.

In surveys of 1,000 Americans, Clever found that 66% of non-homeowners — and 42% of home sellers — don’t know they are expected to pay the buyer’s agent commission. This misunderstanding could be why 65% of Americans wrongly think buyers can save money by not working with an agent.

55% of sellers say they shouldn’t be obligated to pay the buyer’s agent’s

commission. However, fewer than half of sellers (46%) know how much they’ll end up paying in commissions, and 34% actually overestimate the cost of commissions.

Almost all homeowners (91%) consider avoiding high realtor commission rates an important priority when selling, with 28% of sellers choosing to forgo an agent to save on fees. However, 72% of sellers who worked with an agent believe a good agent is worth every penny of their commission.

In a recent Clever survey of 625 agents across the country, the average total commission rate was 5.49%, and 61% of agents say their commission rates have not changed over the last 5 years.

“Clever has negotiated more commissions with realtors than any

other person or organization in the U.S.,” Clever Co-Founder and CEO Luke Babich said. “With recent headlines following the decision in the lawsuit against the NAR, Clever remains committed to helping buyers and sellers receive the best service with the lowest rates and continuing to position ourselves as a thought leader on the topic of commissions.”

Amid the rapidly changing real estate landscape, Clever has saved customers more than $140 million on realtor fees, with an average 5.0-star rating based on 2,600+ verified customer reviews on Trustpilot.

As the industry continues to shift, Clever remains at the forefront, providing unparalleled expertise amid ongoing conversations about Realtor commission rates.

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“From the survey, it’s clear that employees are crying out for advanced AI-powered experiences to help get tasks done quickly, efficiently and accurately.”

Raj Koneru, Kore.ai.

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Gender Gap Narrows for Living Wage Jobs, Reports Ludwig Institute While the overall availability of living-wage jobs remained virtually unchanged, women in the workforce gained ground against their male counterparts in October, according to the monthly True Rate of Unemployment (TRU) report by the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP).

The overall TRU — a measure of the “functionally unemployed,” defined as the jobless plus those seeking, but unable to find, full-time employment paying above the poverty line — improved slightly, from 22.8% to 22.7%. While most demographic groups saw similar negligible changes, women workers saw a notable improvement: the female TRU decreased 0.6 percentage points, improving from 27.4% to 26.8%. This, coupled with the male TRU increasing by 0.5 percentage points (from 18.5% to 19%), has narrowed the gender gap to 7.8 percentage points, compared to 8.9 percentage points in September.

This is the second lowest TRU for women dating back to 1995 (the earliest LISEP has records), surpassed only by the 26.4% TRU posted in June of this year. The female TRU has been at or near its lowest level since the start of 2022, with the ten lowest values ever recorded all occurring during that time.

“An improvement in the status of women workers is welcome news, and it is encouraging to see that steady progress has been made in just this past year,” said LISEP Chairman Gene Ludwig. “But I think we all can agree that a functional unemployment rate of 26.8% for women is too high; a gender gap of nearly 8% is too large. Considering that most family households require two earners just to make ends meet, the continued reduction of barriers to women in the workforce should be a top priority for policymakers.”

Functional unemployment for the three racial and ethnic demographic groups in the LISEP report increased slightly, with the TRU for Black workers increasing by 0.1 percentage points (from 25.1% to 25.2%); 0.3 percentage points for Hispanic

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workers (26.0% to 26.3%), and 0.1 percentage point for White workers (21.5 to 21.6%).

“Middle- and working-class earners are basically holding their own, but holding the status quo is not good enough,” Ludwig said. “We are still seeing too many families struggling to get by. We can appreciate progress where we see it, but we still must recognize that we can do better.”

About TRU

LISEP issued the white paper “Measuring Better: Development of ‘True Rate of Unemployment’ Data as the Basis for Social and Economic Policy’’ upon announcing the new statistical measure in October 2020.

The paper and methodology can be viewed here. LISEP issues TRU one to two weeks following the release of the BLS unemployment report, which occurs on the first Friday of each month. The TRU rate and supporting data are available on the LISEP website at https://www.lisep.org/tru.

About LISEP

The Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP) was created in 2019 by Ludwig and his wife, Dr. Carol Ludwig. The mission of

LISEP is to improve the economic wellbeing of middle- and lower-income Americans through research and education. LISEP’s original economic research includes new indicators for unemployment, earnings, and cost of living. These metrics aim to provide policymakers and the public with a more transparent view of the economic situation of all Americans, particularly low- and middle-income households, compared with misleading headline statistics.

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In addition to his role as LISEP chair, Gene Ludwig is a managing partner of Canapi LLC, a financial technology venture fund. He is the founder and CEO of Ludwig Advisors, which counsels financial firms on critical matters. Ludwig is also the founder of the Promontory family of companies. He is the former vice chairman and senior control officer of Bankers Trust New York Corp. and served as the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency from 1993 to 1998. He is also author of the book The Vanishing American Dream, which investigates the economic challenges facing lowand middle-income Americans. On Twitter: @geneludwig.

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Construction spending rises 0.4 percent in November Total construction spending increased by 0.4 percent in November, as a pickup in homebuilding and some private nonresidential markets offset a downturn in public spending, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials said the new spending data comes as they and Sage are getting set to release the 2024 Construction Hiring & Business Outlook this Thursday that includes the industry’s predictions for spending trends for the year.

“Private construction spending is showing renewed vigor in homebuilding and selected private nonresidential categories, while developer-financed spending languishes,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist.

“Unfortunately, public construction spending appears to have stalled.”

Construction spending, not adjusted for inflation, totaled $2.050 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate in November. That figure is 0.4 percent above the upwardly revised October rate. Spending on private residential construction rose by 1.1 percent, as single-family construction climbed for the seventh-straight month, by 2.9 percent.

Spending on multifamily projects edged

up 0.1 percent.

Spending on private nonresidential construction rose 0.2 percent in November, the fifth consecutive monthly increase.

The largest segment, manufacturing construction, climbed 0.5 percent. Among other large private categories, commercial construction—comprising warehouse, retail, and farm projects—declined 0.5 percent, while investment in power, oil, and gas projects rose 0.8 percent.

Spending on offices and data centers, as well as private health care facilities, was virtually unchanged.

Public construction spending slumped 2.2 percent in November despite a minimal 0.1 percent increase in the largest category, highway and street construction. Spending on educational structures slipped 0.3 percent. Spending on transportation facilities fell 1.0 percent. Spending on other infrastructure categories tumbled even more: 1.6 percent for sewage and waste disposal, 1.4 percent for water supply, and 4.4 percent for conservation and development.

Association officials said the new construction spending data was helpful for understanding what has been happening in the industry. They added, however, that the Outlook they are releasing at noon eastern on Thursday will show

where contractors expect demand for construction to expand and to contract this year. The new Outlook will also predict whether the industry plans to add jobs and what kind of investments it will make in AI and other forms of technology.

“Understanding what has happened to the industry is important, but

knowing what will happen is even more important,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s chief executive officer.

“The new Outlook we will release with Sage will offer a comprehensive look into what the industry expects to happen in 2024.”

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Navigate Partners with McCarthy Capital to Accelerate Future Growth

Navigate Wellbeing Solutions, a welltech company that has transformed how organizations improve their employees’ wellbeing and engagement, announced that Navigate has partnered with McCarthy Capital to accelerate its growth.

For over a decade, Navigate has been assisting organizations to improve the health and happiness of their employees, clients, and communities they serve. The personalized approach and data-focused platform creates an all-in-one solution that meets everyone where they are on their personal health journey.

“We embarked on a meticulous search to identify the ideal investment partner that aligned with our purposedriven approach. We were drawn to McCarthy Capital based on their values, profound comprehension of our industry, alignment with our vision, and their remarkable track record of fostering the growth and success of high-potential companies,” stated Troy W. Vincent, CEO and Founder of Navigate.

Navigate’s collaboration with McCarthy Capital represents a significant step forward in the company’s growth trajectory. With nearly two million subscribed users, this strategic partnership will equip Navigate with the necessary resources and expertise to expand its reach, introduce new innovative technology products, and strategically execute accretive acquisitions.

“We have ambitious growth goals to do more good in the wellbeing industry and McCarthy Capital will play a pivotal role in propelling our company to even greater heights,” expressed Vincent.

“We’ve seen tremendous potential in Navigate Wellbeing Solutions for several years now. We firmly believe that their customer and purpose-driven approach is the cornerstone of enduring value creation – both for Navigate and the customers they serve. We are thrilled to embark on this journey alongside Navigate as they continue to invest in their talented team and innovative solutions,” conveyed Brian Zaversnik, Managing Director at McCarthy Capital.

The secured funds are earmarked for innovative product and technology development, expanding the current team, and increasing capacity to positively impact a larger number of people.

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Employees prefer AI powered tools for greater productivity, reveals new study by Kore.ai New research from Kore.ai, a leader in applying advanced AI responsibly,

reveals that almost a quarter of the UK and US workforces are spending half of their working day (3-4 hours) on nonproductive, manual tasks that could easily be automated.

Mundane tasks like searching or gathering information consume roughly 19% (1.8 hours) of an employee’s day, while there are scores of other areas where advanced AI technology like generative and conversational AI can help improve efficiencies by reducing human effort and enabling better experiences.

But lack of access to such advanced AI technologies is hampering employee productivity, leading to poor experience and lack of job satisfaction, even as global businesses brace themselves to compete in an increasingly unstable economy.

A large majority of workers surveyed report that access to the right technology and challenging and stimulating work are most crucial to their job fulfillment.

However, organizations aren’t delivering this advanced technology yet.

The current workplace technology is more of a hindrance than a help, workers surveyed in the Employee Experience Benchmark Report 2023 from Kore. ai say, and at least one in three (31%) rate the legacy tools they use daily as ‘average’ or ‘bad’ in terms of ease-of-use, and in streamlining and simplifying their workloads. This poor experience only aggravates, with disapproval ratings rising to 48% for finance and 45% for HR tools.

The survey was conducted among 2,000 white collar office workers across the UK and the US this year, from small, mid and large companies with employee headcounts greater than 50.

As the technology evolves, generative AI in combination with conversational AI across various enterprise use cases, responsibly and safely, is expected to transform workplaces and streamline workflows so employees have more time to be productive and creative. By 2030, generative AI combined with AIpowered tools could automate 30 percent of hours worked today, predicts a study from McKinsey Global Institute.

In Kore.ai’s vision, every employee should have an AI-powered personal assistant that combines chat, digital and voice interfaces with an ability to process information, knowledge and take proactive action.

Currently, workers are held back by non-productive ‘microtasks’ that they want off their to-do lists and put in the hands of automation. This includes: • Raising invoices or purchase orders - 48% • Finding information or documents 47% • Raising an IT ticket or getting status updates - 47% • Basic HR requests (e.g., holiday or pay questions) - 45% “From the survey, it’s clear that employees are crying out for advanced AI-powered experiences to help get tasks done quickly, efficiently and accurately,” comments Kore.ai CEO and Founder Raj Koneru. “Of the use cases we’ve implemented for our enterprise clients,

about 42% of those focus on employee experiences and companies have seen an average 30% productivity gain and higher satisfaction with AI-enabled IVAs assisting employees in day-to-day tasks.”

Recently, a customer experience benchmark report from Kore.ai reveals growing acceptance for IVAs among customers across sectors like banking, health, retail, travel, and telecom/cable/ media as they increasingly rely on them to get prompt and relevant information while engaging conversationally.

Another report exploring the perspective of contact center agents, showed that 84% of respondents greatly benefit from AI solutions that efficiently handle post-call tasks, such as summarizing key details and generating accurate wrap-up notes.

The greater acceptance from employees, consumers and contact center agents for AI-powered solutions counters the narrative of AI technology replacing workers; instead, it underscores their strategic collaboration.

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UNC Charlotte and Ready to Hire Join Forces to Strengthen North Carolina’s Allied Health Workforce UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies and Ready to Hire powered by Cengage Group, a workforce solutions provider have announced a partnership to improve opportunities for North Carolina job seekers and strengthen the talent pool for local healthcare systems in need of skilled allied health professionals.

“UNC Charlotte is committed to providing career mobility pathways and lifelong learning opportunities for people in our region and beyond,” said Asher Haines, UNC Charlotte’s associate provost of the School of Professional Studies. “Through this partnership, UNC Charlotte will provide employersponsored train-to-hire programs for in-demand allied health roles at local healthcare systems across the state.”

Currently, there is a major talent shortage in healthcare and hospitals need workers. According to a survey from AMN Healthcare 85% of healthcare facilities reported Allied Health talent shortages in October 2022. Per Cengage Group’s analysis, there’s a gap of 300K newly certified allied health professionals annually.

Combining the employer partnerships along with the course delivery platform of Ready to Hire and the robust support systems of UNC Charlotte, this train to hire program will enable healthcare systems to build new talent pools. In this model, students are provided with free training, sponsored by the employer, without any need for prior experience.

They will get both online skills training and onsite, hands-on training.

Participants will be paid an hourly rate for the hours worked while training on-site as a Pharmacy Technician during the program at a competitive rate. At the end of the program, they will be prepared to sit for an industry recognized certification exam and are eligible to apply for a full-time role in the healthcare system.

The collaboration is already working successfully with Novant Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in North Carolina. Program participants are enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program and will eventually transition and onboard at Novant Health.

“We are thrilled to partner with Ready to Hire and UNC Charlotte, as this collaboration allows us to tap into our local workforce and create a new pool of entry-level allied health talent,” says Michael Paquette, Senior Director, Pharmacy at Novant Health. “The talent shortage in our industry has been a significant challenge, resulting in open roles remaining unfilled for extended periods. By developing our own talent through this program, we can ensure that these candidates are trained to our high standards and want to stay with our organization. We are delighted with the performance of our Ready to Hire trainees and eagerly anticipate expanding beyond our current pharmacy technician roles.”

“Our collaboration with UNC Charlotte creates a direct link between job seekers and local employers,” said Rya Conrad-Bradshaw, Ready to Hire lead and VP of corporate markets at Cengage Work. “Employers gain access to a pool of qualified candidates and draw on the University’s current student network, while job seekers find exciting career opportunities at their fingertips – it’s a win-win.”

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Over 70% of HR Professionals Cite People Challenges and Talent Gaps as Their Companies’ Biggest Business Obstacle The uniquely challenging global events of the past few years have underscored the critical importance of people management for companies.

Disruptions, including the pandemic and its aftermath, forced organizations to clearly define priorities and quickly build up specific capabilities in employee health and safety and more flexible working models. But the environment going forward may be even more challenging, as we are likely to see more frequent and severe disruptions, increasing talent gaps, less fluid talent markets, and a growing need for digital transformation and innovation— especially around AI.

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MARGENAU: Social Security update for 2024 It has been my custom for most of the past 27 years to write a year-end column that summarizes the Social Security updates scheduled to take place the following year. I already discussed some of these updates in a column back in October when they were first announced, but it doesn’t hurt to repeat them here. (They all grow out of the annual cost-of-living adjustments that have been part of the program since 1973.)

But before I go on, I’ve got to address a related and totally misleading ad that pops up every day on my cellphone and iPad, and I’m sure it does on your devices, too. The headline goes something like this: “Here are 6 major changes to Social Security coming in 2024 that you probably don’t know about.” If you open it up (and maybe get sucked in by all the other ads on the site), you will learn that those “major changes” are just the routine COLA adjustments that have been part of the program for over 50 years now.

I’m sharing those routine adjustments with you today -- without all the hype.

Almost all Social Security beneficiaries are familiar with the most popular and publicized upcoming change: the increase in monthly benefit checks for 2024 due to the automated cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. As all of you are already aware, that increase will be 3.2%.

I always dread mentioning COLAs in this column because every single time I do, I am flooded with emails from readers complaining that the increase is not enough.

Yet here’s the rub: Many economists and social planners believe Social Security COLAs are too generous! (I’ve explained why in past columns, but don’t have the space to get into that argument today.)

That’s why most discussions of long-range reform for Social Security include proposals to reduce cost of living increases.

OK, back to the 2024 Social Security COLA. Due to these increases, the average monthly retirement check will be $1,907 in 2024, a $59 increase from the 2023 level.

The maximum Social Security check for a worker turning full retirement age (FRA) in 2024 will be $3,822, compared to $3,627 in 2023. And please note that $3,822 is the maximum for someone turning full retirement age in 2024. That does not mean it is the maximum Social Security payment anyone can receive. There are millions of Social Security beneficiaries who get much

more than that, primarily because they worked well past their FRA and/or delayed starting their benefits until age 70.

Here’s another important point about the COLA. Many readers have been asking me if they must file for Social Security benefits in 2023 in order to get the COLA that’s paid in January 2024. The answer is no. The COLA will be built into the benefit computation formula. So even if you don’t file for Social Security until next year, or some subsequent year, you’ll still get the 3.2% increase.

Although this is a Social Security column, I must mention the upcoming increase in the Medicare Part B premium, which is deducted from Social Security checks for most people.

In 2024, the basic Part B premium is projected to be $174.70. That’s $9.80 more than the 2023 rate. And as has been the case for 20 years now, wealthy people will pay more than the basic premium.

I don’t want to get into the complicated issue of Medicare premiums other than to make this quick point. Even though they are linked in the minds of most senior citizens, Social Security and Medicare are entirely separate programs, administered by entirely separate federal agencies, and they have entirely separate rules and regulations regarding their benefit and payment structures. For example, the Part B Medicare premium increase has nothing to do with the Social Security COLA. Instead, by law, it must be set at a level that covers 25% of the cost of running the program.

Taxpayers pick up the remaining 75%. (And again, wealthy people pay more than the 25% share.)

Another measuring stick called the “national wage index” is used to set increases to other provisions of the law that affect Social Security beneficiaries and taxpayers.

Specifically, this includes increases in the amount of wages or self-employment income subject to Social Security tax; the amount of income needed to earn a “quarter of coverage”; and the Social Security earnings penalty limits.

The Social Security taxable earnings base will go up from $160,200 in 2023 to $168,600 in 2024. In other words, people who earn more than $168,600 in 2024 will no longer have Social Security payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks once they hit that threshold.

This has always been a very controversial provision of the law. (Bill Gates pays the

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Based on a survey of 6,893 people leaders in 102 markets (93.5% of whom perform HR functions), the report is the latest installment in an ongoing joint study conducted by BCG and WFPMA. The first edition was published in 2008, and the most recent one prior to this year’s appeared in 2021.

The survey asked respondents to consider 32 people management topics, grouped into nine clusters, and rank them by future importance to their organization and by their organization’s current capabilities. Strikingly, many of the topics on which companies show the greatest current strength rank only in the middle of the pack on future importance. The report also examines differences across geographic markets and company sizes.

“The respondents clearly recognize that improvement on priority topics—

The need for digital technology will not go away—and smart, proactive investments in this area are necessary to anticipate and solve the most prominent business challenges. However, just 35% of HR professionals today believe that their people management functions are using relevant digital technologies.

Further, only 30% agree that HR is using data and analytics to anticipate people challenges, and 72% cite people challenges and talent gaps as the biggest obstacle they currently face.

These are among the findings of a new report being released today by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA), titled Creating People Advantage 2023: Set the Right People Priorities for Challenging Times.

same amount of Social Security tax as his plumber!) I think it’s a pretty good bet that any eventual Social Security reform package will include an increase in that wage base.

Most people need 40 Social Security work credits (sometimes called “quarters of coverage”) to be eligible for monthly benefit checks from the system. In 2023, people who were working earned one credit for each $1,640 in Social Security taxable income.

But no one earns more than four credits per year. In other words, once you made $6,560, your Social Security record was credited with the maximum four credits or quarters of coverage. In 2024, the one credit limit goes up to $1,730, meaning you will have to earn $6,920 this coming year before you get the maximum four credits assigned to your Social Security account.

People under their full retirement age who get Social Security retirement or survivor’s benefits but who are still working are subject to limits in the amount of money they can earn and still receive all their Social Security checks. That limit was $21,240 in 2023 and will be $22,320 in 2024.

For every two dollars a person earns over those limits, one dollar is withheld from his or her monthly benefits.

There is a higher earnings threshold in the year a person turns full retirement age that applies from the beginning of the year until the month the person reaches FRA. (The income penalty goes away once a person reaches that magic age.) That threshold goes up from $56,520 in 2023 to

$59,520 in 2024.

A couple other Social Security provisions are also impacted by inflationary increases.

For example, people getting disability benefits who try to work can generally continue getting those benefits as long as they are not working at a “substantial” level.

In 2023, the law defined substantial work as any job paying $1,470 or more per month.

In 2024, that substantial earnings level increases to $1,550 monthly.

Finally, the Supplemental Security Income basic federal payment level for one person goes up from $914 in 2023 to $943 in 2024. SSI is a federal welfare program administered by the Social Security Administration, but it is not a Social Security benefit. It is paid for out of general revenues, not Social Security taxes.

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.

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such as strategic workforce planning, upskilling, and AI adoption—is important to the continued success of their companies, but also that their current capabilities in those areas are very weak,” said Jens Baier, a BCG managing director and senior partner, and a coauthor of the report.

“Prioritizing proactive investment in digital and data capabilities is key to solving many of the challenges that limit the organizational impact that people functions can deliver.”

continue to change across industries, failure to adapt data-driven insights may leave companies unable to close talent gaps and secure top-tier recruits.

As people management leaders fret about how to bring in external talent, many are losing out on another valuable opportunity: prioritizing the further development of the talent they already have in place. Despite widespread concerns about a talent gap, respondents’ ranking of upskilling and reskilling fell five places this year from the 2021 results to 9th in future importance and to 17th in current capabilities, overall.

“Companies need to continuously prioritize developing the talent they already have—and upskilling and reskilling, in conjunction with effective talent acquisition, is critical to making

The Talent Gap Challenge

While nearly three-quarters of respondents cited people challenges and talent gaps as the biggest business obstacle they currently face, strategic workforce planning ranked only 18th overall among the 32 topics in terms of current capabilities. As workforce requirements

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GOLDMAN: Make Your No. 1 Resolution at Work No Resolutions at Work Of course you’re worried.

The end of the year is around the corner and with it lurks the dreaded annual performance review.

I’m not sure how your manager feels, but as far as this column goes, your performance has been outstanding.

You’ve shown up faithfully every week, even when you could be doing things much more fun, like having a root canal.

You’ve laughed at the jokes, when you could find them, and you’ve never once complained to the management of this publication about how the space given to this column could better be used for publishing the annual tonnage of the anchovy catch in the Aleutian Islands.

(They only caught a measly 175 tons in 2023, FYI. Hate to read their annual review.)

Thanks to your hard work, the people who pay me are happy. Still, it only makes sense to prepare strategies for dealing with a “does not meet expectations” review from the people who pay you. It is toward this end that Judith Humphrey, a columnist for Fast Company, has written “This Is How to Crush Your Year-End Review.”

Since being a crusher is better than being a crushee, I have summarized and bowdlerized Humphrey’s four strategies for the annual evaluations that are “front-end loaded with tension.”

Unload yourself, my friend, and we’ll both breathe easier.

No. 1: Prepare If your current strategy for preparing for your annual review is to hide under your desk from October to January, Humphrey’s advice is straightforward: You need a script.

“Don’t wait to find out what your boss thinks of you,” she says. “Decide what you think of yourself in advance of this meeting, and write down your thoughts.”

Whether your script is historical fiction or a rom-com, start with a “statement that shows appreciation for all the wonderful opportunities your manager has given you as their Senior Blame Sponge.

“Working for you is a master class in avoiding responsibility,” you say. “I look forward to rising up in the company and having my own direct report, so I make major blunders of my own and never get blamed for them.”

(If your manager asks for your opinion of your performance, take them through the part of your script that lists your major accomplishments.” That should take about 30 seconds -- if you stretch it out.)

No. 2: Pitch Yourself The company hired you once. Use your annual review as an opportunity to see if they’ll make the same mistake twice.

When your manager starts listing your failures, both tiny and colossal,

develop a thoughtful response, creating the opportunity for a serious, mature dialogue. For example: “You are persistently late on finishing assignments.”

“I know you are, but what am I?” “You consistently express a negative attitude toward your work and your coworkers.”

“I know you are, but what am I?” “You don’t care about the company and its goals.”

“I know you are, but what am I?” Hey, it worked for Pee-Wee. It should work for you.

No. 3: Respond, Don’t React Responding is “building on something, reacting is acting against.”

“The last thing you want to do is create an adversarial tone,” advises Humphrey. I don’t agree. It’s good to let your manager see that you will fight for your convictions, just as long as they understand that your convictions are their convictions.

“I always defend you when everyone on the team wants to report you to management,” you could say. “And I always follow your orders, even when they are obviously misguided and just plain stupid.”

It all goes to prove a universal truth when it comes to managing your manager: Responding is better than reacting, but groveling is best of all.

No. 4: Ask About the Future “Don’t leave the conversation until you’ve asked what your boss has in store for you,” insists Judith Humphrey.

If your manager can’t immediately answer this question, you’ve got a “Danger, Will Robinson!” situation.

If the review has not been going well and it looks like your annual review is about to segue into an exit interview, it’s time to ask for a raise -- a really big one. Refuse to accept responsibility for your mistakes and insist that you are the perfect employee -- someone whose talents are essential if the company is to survive.

There is only one conclusion that can come from this combination of ego, greed and delusion. You have exceeded all expectations, and even your dim bulb of a boss will see it.

You, my friend, are management material.

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.

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Top Alternative Investment Trends to Watch for in 2024 So, you’re planning to join the scores of people investing in “alternatives,” which basically covers any asset class other than stocks and bonds. They are increasingly popular, particularly during times of economic instability.

Opportunities such as those offered here at Yieldstreet, for example, may provide diversification, and potentially improve returns.

To that end, here are some top alternative investment trends to watch for in 2024.

Private Equity Private equity is enjoying a moment.

Ranging from leveraged buyouts to venture capital, it involves investing in companies that aren’t publicly traded on a stock exchange. Insulated from constant price swings, private equity can mitigate volatility. While a longerterm commitment is often required, and risks are relatively higher, returns can be substantial.

Real Estate Real estate, including investment trusts (REITs), has always been a solid investment and continues to hold good potential for 2024. It can provide steady passive income, growth over time, leverage, and protection against inflation. A broad variety of investment options are available, depending upon your financial goals and time horizons and you need not be an accredited investor.

Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, have continued to gain traction. While they do carry risks, they can also provide substantial returns and portfolio diversification. More brokers than ever are now offering crypto trading, and more merchants globally are accepting crypto as payment.

Cryptocurrency also offers transparency, as all transactions occur on the publicly distributed blockchain ledger.

Commodities In what is a significant shift, many investors are putting capital into commodities such as precious metals, oil, and agricultural products through means such as exchange-traded funds and futures contracts. While they can be subject to price swings, commodities can shield against inflation and diversify your portfolio.

Art No longer the exclusive province of the very wealthy, art is increasingly accessible as an investment, and it isn’t directly tied to stock market performance.

Whether you’re investing through an art fund or with Yieldstreet, art can provide diversification as well as stability during periods of economic uncertainty, and no collateral is required.

Private Credit Private credit covers a range of investment strategies that span borrower types and capital structures.

More investors are adding private credit

to their holdings as a prospectively higher-yielding alternative to fixedincome approaches. Relative to other fixed-income segments, private credit can offer a favorable performance.

Peer-to-Peer Lending This involves lending money to small businesses or individuals online via platforms that match borrowers with lenders. While there are risks, such lending can provide favorable yields, frequently higher than certificates of deposit or traditional banks.

When it comes to alternative investments for 2024, there are a variety of up-trending options that can not only provide consistent secondary income, but can diversify your investment portfolio — which is essential to long-term investing success. Alternative investments may also diminish the impact of market volatility to help you achieve your longterm investment goals, even during economically unstable times.

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With the emergence of AI and other digital and data capabilities, these areas now represent an opportunity to build competitive advantage. The core principles are not new, but the urgency to act has increased. The benefits for those who seize the initiative are clear: results from the first large-scale studies of AI in organizations suggest that productivity improvements of 20% to 30% are possible, depending on the task and starting position.

The report outlines five recommendations for people management leaders to adopt to prepare

for challenging times: • Leverage data to accurately plan for talent supply and demand.

• Get better at talent acquisition.

• Invest in upskilling and reskilling the current workforce.

• Unlock value through AI. • Focus on change management and organizational development.

“The impact of the pandemic proved that people management functions are good at responding to acute stimuli and can boost their capabilities when they focus on a set of sharply defined topics.

For example, health and safety is the

number one topic in our survey in terms of current capabilities, and flexible work schemes jumped by 15 places since 2021 in the capabilities ranking,” said Philipp Kolo, a BCG partner and associate director, and a coauthor of the report.

“The bigger challenge involves looking ahead and planning for the long-term future. By shifting their focus to topics that yield results in the medium to long term, people management functions can build up the right capabilities to shape their company’s overall people agenda in a truly differentiating way.”

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this happen,” said Anthony Ariganello, president of WFPMA. “It is important for companies to see digital transformation not as a goal, per se, but rather as an enabler for other goals such as greater efficiency, improved service levels, or a better employee experience. It is a foundational element of multiple people engagement topics.”

Closing the Gap

Strategic workforce planning and recruitment processes are perennial challenges for most organizations.

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Public Notices invite you to participate in the democratic process and in business opportunities.

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Hearings and Condemnations – when property is inspected and conditions are found which violate the

Charlotte housing code, notices are published that inform the owners that the process to demolish the property has begun.

Trustee Sales – these are notices filed in the court by Substitute Trustees who are advertising upcoming sales or auctions on properties with delinquent mortgages. These notices also consist of sales due to tax delinquency, for example, Commissioner Sales of Real Estate.

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auction sales for property seized due to liens or judgments. These sales are conducted by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff Department.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Public Notice

REAL ESTATE MECKLENBURG

TRUSTEE SALES AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23SP001558-590 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Brent Jared Helton and Rachel A. Helton (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Brent Jared Helton and Rachel A. Helton) to Better Settlement Services, LLC, Trustee(s), dated November 30, 2021, and recorded in Book No. 36845, at Page 170 in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Mecklenburg County, North Carolina 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 Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:30 AM on January 30, 2024 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Charlotte in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Tract 1: All of Unit 415 of the Charlotte House Condominium together with an individual interest in and to the common elements as described in the Declaration of condominium recorded in Book 4294, Page 522 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry as amended from time to time (Declaration) said Unit being shown and described on the plats and plans of Condominium on file in the Registry in Unity Ownership File 83. Reference is hereby made to Declaration and to the plans for a more specific description of the Unit conveyed. Including the Unit located thereon; said unit being located at 1323 Queens Road, Unit 415, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Tract 2: Also conveyed is a percentage of undivided Interest in the common areas and facilities as described in Condominium Declaration.

BEING the same which Evonda Tucker Snider, a widow Vernie Reitzel Snider, who acquired title with Evonda Tucker Snider as spouse, is now deceased. (See Estate File 21E341 in Mecklenburg County Public Registry) by Deed dated July 23, 2021 and recorded July 23, 2021 in the County of Mecklenburg, State of North Carolina in (book) 36332 481 conveyed unto Brent Jared Helton and Rachel A. Helton, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship.

For Informational Purposes Only: Parcel Identification Number: 15505178 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.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Firm Case No: 15151 - 67833 2571799 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23 SP 1324 NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by Ernest Deondrell Miller to Michael Baynes, Trustee(s), which was dated October 25, 2017 and recorded on October 26, 2017 in Book 32224 at Page 823, Mecklenburg 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 February 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING known and designated as all of Lot 48 in Block 1 of that subdivision known as Heather Glen as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 21 at Page 503 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry; reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description of said Lot.

{ The Mecklenburg Times } Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 2227 Heather Glen Lane, Charlotte, NC 28208.

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 ERNEST DEONDRELL MILLER, UNMARRIED. 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.: 23-08518-FC01 2571803 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23SP002162-590 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Javier Jose Andreu and Maytee R. Sanz (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Javier Jose Andreu and Maytee R. Sanz) to Hutchens, Senter, Kellam & Pettit, PA dba Hutchens Law Firm, Trustee(s), dated August 26, 2020, and recorded in Book No. 34980, at Page 180 in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Mecklenburg County, North Carolina 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 Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:30 AM on January 30, 2024 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Charlotte in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described property: All that certain Lot or Parcel of land situated in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 2 Block 3G of Providence Plantation, as same is shown on Map thereof recorded in Map Book 17, Page 183 in the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Public Registry.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3416 Nancy Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Being the same property as conveyed from Nancy W. Ball Branson f/k/a Nancy W. Ball and spouse, Amos Branson, to Javier Jose Andreu and wife, Maytee R. Sanz, as described in General Warranty Deed Book 29242 at Page 401, dated 06/10/2014 nad recorded 06/13/2014 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina records.

Assessor’s Parcel No: 22724301 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.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Firm Case No: 15828 - 72191 2571800 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION MECKLENBURG COUNTY 23sp002152-590 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY HERBET O. HUDSPETH, JR. AND INETTA S. HUDSPETH DATED AUGUST 1, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 14113 AT PAGE 375 IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNT Y PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in payment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the secured debt, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Mecklenburg County courthouse at 11:00AM on February 1, 2024, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Herbet O. Hudspeth, Jr. and Inetta S. Hudspeth, dated August 1, 2002 to secure the original principal amount of $25,000.00, and recorded in Book 14113 at Page 375 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 7403 Prindle Lake Dr, Charlotte, NC 28227 Tax Parcel ID: 10914129 Present Record Owners: The Estate of Inetta S. Hudspeth The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Inetta S. Hudspeth.

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 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 offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bidder and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

Cash will not be accepted. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending

the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is November 29, 2023.

Jason K. Purser, NCSB# 28031 Attorney for LLG Trustee, LLC, Substitute Trustee LOGS Legal Group LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 | (704) 333-8156 Fax | www.LOGS.com 23-116609 2568594 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23SP1386 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY NICOLE L. ELLIOTT AND RONALD L. ELLIOTT DATED APRIL 7, 2006 RECORDED IN BOOK 20433 AT PAGE 392 IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in payment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the secured debt, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Mecklenburg County courthouse at 11:30 AM on February 1, 2024, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by Nicole L. Elliott; Ronald L. Elliott, dated April 7, 2006 to secure the original principal amount of $82,100.00, and recorded in Book 20433 at Page 392 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record.

Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 5931 Trysting Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227 Tax Parcel ID: 109 471 26 Present Record Owners: Nicole L. Elliott; Ronald L. Elliott The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Nicole L. Elliott and Ronald L. Elliott.

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 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 offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bidder and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

{ The Mecklenburg Times } This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is 16th day of November, 2023.

Grady I. Ingle, Attorney for Substitute Trustee Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717 Ingle Case Number: 1785026074 2568590 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 23-SP-2324 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN RE: Foreclosure of Deed of Trust from SouthMarc Capital, Corporation to Louis G. Spencer, Substitute Trustee, Dated June 30, 2021, and Recorded in Book 36259 at Page 880, in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry.

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by SouthMarc Capital, Corporation, Grantor/Mortgagor, dated June 30, 2021, and recorded on July 6, 2021, in Book No.36259, Page 880 of the Mecklenburg County Public Registry; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 2, 2024 at 10:01 AM those parcels of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the County of Mecklenburg, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 6 as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 6 at Page 140 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry.

Street Address: 1320 Condon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-21.23.

The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check equal to the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00).

The successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-308(a)(1).

The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale.

The sale will be held open for

ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

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. Reason of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to 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 declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATIONS IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than Fifteen (15) Rental Units: 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 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 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.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.

This the 10th day of January 2024.

Louis G. Spencer, Esq., Substitute Trustee N.C. State Bar No. 36019 Alexander Ricks PLLC 1420 E. 7th Street, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 Tel: (980) 335-0711 Fax: (704) 365-3676 Email: Louis@AlexanderRicks. com 2572418 1/16, 1/23 AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY 23SP002369-590 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Romero Capital Corp., dated May 16, 2022 and recorded on May 19, 2022, in Book 37355 at Page 237, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Peterson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on January 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM 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 in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon: Address of Property: 7024 Pleasant Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211 Tax Parcel ID: 18912348 Present Record Owner: Romero Capital Corp.

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. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘’AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments.

Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute 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 expressly are disclaimed. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, and any Land Transfer Tax as required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). Third party, must pay the full bid amount, less any deposit that has been paid to the Substitute Trustee, immediately upon demand after the conclusion of the final upset bid period. Failure of the bidder to comply with the bid shall result in the resale of the property, with the defaulting bidder remaining liable upon their bid under the provisions of N.C.G.S. §45-21-30. If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/ their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: 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 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 ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (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. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such 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 bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. FN# 3057.10923 59783 2568578 1/09, 1/16 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 22SP001181-590 NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by Devan James Hilton to Timios, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated August 19, 2020 and recorded on August 26, 2020 in Book 34971 at Page 706, Mecklenburg 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 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to wit: THE L AND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Being all of Unit 2611, Avenue Residential Condominium as described and designated in the Unit Ownership File No. 871 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry and in the Declaration of Condominium under the North Carolina Unit Ownership Act covering Avenue Residential Condominium, as described and recorded in Book 22991 at 853, including the unit located thereon; Together with the presently effective undivided interest in and to the common areas and facilities as described and set forth in the aforesaid declaration as amended, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description.

Together with a limited common area to the Unit is Parking Space Number 341.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 210 N Church Street, Unit 2611, Charlotte, NC 28202.

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 Devan James Hilton.

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

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Public Notice 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.: 22-06059-FC01 2569256 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23 SP 1961 NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by Margaret C. Holzworth to Neuse, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated August 22, 2007, and recorded on August 29, 2007 in Book 22739 at Page 734, Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the Note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, NC R.E. Trustee, 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 22, 2023 at 10:30am, and will sell to the highest bidder the following described property situated in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 564 OF THE PENINSULA SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 28 AT PAGE 9 IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC REGISTRY. Tax Map Reference: 00132259 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 18337 Harbor Light Blvd., Cornelius, NC 28031.

A certified funds check deposit (no personal checks, no cash) 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 AND ALL CLOSING 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 prior 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 MARGARET C. HOLZWORTH. An Order for Possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §4521.29, in favor of the purchaser and against the party(ies) in possession of the property, 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

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effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least ten (10) days, but not more than ninety (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 [N.C.G.S. §4521.16A(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 or substitute trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee or substitute 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.

NC R.E. Trustee, LLC Substitute Trustee Benjamin A. Barco, Attorney Crawford & von Keller, PLLC Attorneys for NC R.E. Trustee, LLC 1017 Ashes Drive, Suite 106 Wilmington, NC 28405 PHONE: (910) 363-1637 FAX: (910) 363-1652 2568581 1/09, 1/16 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NUMBER: 23 SP 2011 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust executed

by DAVID M. WYATT AND MARGUERITE C. WYATT payable to EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC., lender, to DENNIS F. HARDIMAN, Trustee, dated October 31, 2011, and recorded in Book 26860, Page 178 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 38210, Page 859, 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 22, 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): 17106411 ADDRESS: 5118 BAKER DR., CHARLOTTE, NC 28210 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): DAVID M. WYATT AND MARGUERITE C. WYATT THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG, AND IS DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK , PAGE AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE, MECKLENBURG COUNT Y, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 9 AS SHOWN UPON THE MAP OF ROYAL MANOR RECORDED IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNT Y, NORTH CAROLINA, PUBLIC REGISTRY IN MAP BOOK 7 AT PAGE 559 TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE. BEING THE SAME PR O PER T Y C O N VE Y ED FROM JACK H. MCELRATH AND THETUS MCELRATH TO DAVID M. WYATT AND MARGUERITE C. WYATT BY DEED RECORDED JULY 01, 1988 IN BOOK 5803, PAGE 171 IN THE REGISTAR’S OFFICE OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY. PARCEL ID #: 17106411 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Public Notice

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: [23-125765] 2570239 1/9, 1/16

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER CLAIM OF LIEN RE: 23SP001936-590 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 Capital Investments Solutions LLC by Cedar Mill H o m e owner s As so c iati o n (hereinafter “Association”), filed October 20, 2022 and filed in Case Number 22-M-4972 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 18th 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: BEIN G THE RE A L PROPERT Y described in the deed recorded in Deed Book 35175, at Page 371 in Mecklenburg County Public Registry.

Tax PIN: 031-055-68 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2 2 27 Crosscut Drive, Charlotte, NC 28214 PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S) Capital Investments Solutions 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 ($750.00) 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.

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. 2568586 1/09, 1/16

SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE OF SALE, REAL PROPERTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG

{ The Mecklenburg Times } IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 22CVS007568 Andrew Strain, -VSFoxton Lewyn -- 400 N. Hoskins Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 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, 29 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: 400 N. Hoskins Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 PLACE OF SALE: Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 TIME OF SALE: 12:00 PM, Monday, 29 January, 2024 TERMS OF SALE: HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, SUBJECT 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 Block 10 of the McGee Land Co. Property, as drawn on plat dated June 1915 and recorded in Map Book 332 page 29 in the Mecklenburg County Registry, which includes: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 in Block 10 and the entire unopened and abandoned alleyway that bifurcates said Block 10; (it being the intent to convey all of current Mecklenburg County Tax parcels: 039-024-01 & 039024-03 and only that portion of Mecklenburg County tax parcel 039-024-02 which is part of the unopened and abandoned ten foot alleyway); LESS and EXCEPT all of Lot G in Block 10, as shown on plat of McGee Land Co. Property, dated October 1923 and recorded in Map Book 332 page 348 in the Mecklenburg County Registry and being the same property that Thelma K Mulligan et al conveyed to W. H. Keistler, Jr and wife, Dorothy R Keistler by deed filed May 04, 2005 in Book 18700 page 939 in the Mecklenburg County Registry.

GARRY L. MCFADDEN, SHERIFF, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, this the 28 day of December, 2023. -- M. R. Williams X1536, Deputy Sheriff, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office 2572278 1/16, 1/23

PERSONAL PROPERTYMECKLENBURG

LIEN SALE LIEN SALE North Carolina Mecklenburg County In the General Court Division SL Recovery INC. Vs. Christopher Tholmer

Take notice that a petition seeking relief to satisfy a motor vehicle lien has been filed.

The nature of this relief sought is to satisfy possessory lien of $9475.00 towing, storage, and services to a 2018 Nissan Altima VIN# 1N4AL3AP3JC180590 Sale of such vehicle registered in your name is to be sold on 01-19-2024 at 10:30 AM SL Recovery INC. 542 Rountree Rd. Charlotte NC, 28217.

2568407 1/16, 1/23 LIEN SALE North Carolina Mecklenburg County In the General Court Division SL Recovery INC. Vs. Kiera Matthews Onemain Financial Group, LLC Take notice that a petition seeking relief to satisfy a motor vehicle lien has been filed.

The nature of this relief sought is to satisfy possessory lien of $7300.00 towing, storage, and services to a 2016 Nissan Sentra VIN# 3N1AB7AP6GY330487 Sale of such vehicle registered in your name is to be sold on 01-19-2024 at 10:30 AM SL Recovery INC. 542 Rountree Rd. Charlotte NC, 28217.

2568405 1/16, 1/23 LIEN SALE North Carolina Mecklenburg County In the General Court Division SL Recovery INC. Vs. Lobel Financial Corp Take notice that a petition seeking relief to satisfy a motor vehicle lien has been filed. The nature of this relief sought is to satisfy possessory lien of $9700.00 towing, storage, and services to a 2020 Hyundai Elantra VIN# 5NPD84LF3LH558210 Sale of such vehicle registered in your name is to be sold on 01-19-2024 at 10:30 AM SL Recovery INC. 542 Rountree Rd. Charlotte NC, 28217.

2568401 1/16, 1/23 LIEN SALE North Carolina Mecklenburg County In the General Court Division SL Recovery INC. Vs. Tinashe Mugabe VW Credit Inc Take notice that a petition seeking relief to satisfy a motor vehicle lien has been filed. The nature of this relief sought is to satisfy possessory lien of $10,100.00 towing, storage, and services to a 2017 Volkswagon Tiguan VIN# WVGAV7AX2HK002306 Sale of such vehicle registered in your name is to be sold on 01-19-2024 at 10:30 AM SL Recovery INC. 542 Rountree Rd. Charlotte NC, 28217.

2568403 1/16, 1/23 LIEN SALE NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT DIVISION AUTO TITLE PROS PO BOX 680534 CHARLOTTE NC 28216 VS HANNAH GIBBONS 3501 CASTELLAINE DRIVE CHARLOTTE NC28226 TAKE NOTICE THAT A PETITION SEEKING RELIEF TO SATISFY A MOTOR VEHICLE LIEN HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST YOU. THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN IS $ 9500.00, FOR TOWING, STORAGE & SERVICES TO A: Chrysler 2019 2C3CCABG6KH628703

BY SALE OF SAID VEHICLE WHICH IS REGISTERED IN YOUR NAME. VEHICLE BEING SOLD PURSUANT TO STATUTE 44A-4 (B) (1). LOCATION OF VEHICLE AND SALE DATE/ TIME WILL BE: 114 E 28 TH STREET CHARLOTTE NC 28206 01-22-2024 @ 10:00AM THIS 28TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2023 2572624 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 LIEN SALE NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT DIVISION DMD AUTO GROUP PO BOX 680534 CHARLOTTE NC 28216 VS ARTEE BRUTON 5010 GARREIT RD APT 104 DURHAM NC 27707

TAKE NOTICE THAT A PETITION SEEKING RELIEF TO SATISFY A MOTOR VEHICLE LIEN HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST YOU. THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN IS $ 8500.00, FOR TOWING, STORAGE & SERVICES TO A: AUDI 2007 WA1BY74L57D039579

BY SALE OF SAID VEHICLE WHICH IS REGISTERED IN YOUR NAME. VEHICLE BEING SOLD PURSUANT TO STATUTE 44A-4 (B) (1). LOCATION OF VEHICLE AND SALE DATE/ TIME WILL BE: 8539 MONROE ROAD CHARLOTTE NC 28212 1-22-2024 @ 10:00AM THIS 28TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2023 2572615 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 LIEN SALE NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT DIVISION HUNTER AUTO AND WRECKER SERVICE INC. PO BO 680534 CHARLOTTE NC 28216 VS LEIF WOMBWELL 400 EBROOKLYN VILLAGEAPT 1511 CHARLOTTE NC 28202 TAKE NOTICE THAT A PETITION SEEKING RELIEF TO SATISFY A MOTOR VEHICLE LIEN HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST YOU. THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN IS $ 9500.00, FOR TOWING, STORAGE & SERVICES TO A: MINI COOPER 2009 WMWMR33519TU95558

BY SALE OF SAID VEHICLE WHICH IS REGISTERED IN YOUR NAME. VEHICLE BEING SOLD PURSUANT TO STATUTE 44A-4 (B) (1).

LOCATION OF VEHICLE AND SALE DATE/TIME WILL BE: 6725 BROOKSHIRE BLVD. CHARLOTTE NC 28216 01-222024 @ 10:00AM THIS 28TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2023 2572618 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 LIEN SALE NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT DIVISION HUNTER AUTO AND WREKER SERVICE INC. PO BOX 680534 CHARLOTTE NC 28216 VS BRANDON TAYLOR 3030 SHADOWBRIAR DR APT 417 HOUSTON TX 77082 TAKE NOTICE THAT A PETITION SEEKING RELIEF TO SATISFY A MOTOR VEHICLE LIEN HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST YOU. THE AMOUNT OF THE LIEN IS $ 9500.00, FOR TOWING, STORAGE & SERVICES TO A: DODGE 2023 2C3CDXGJ5MH567190

BY SALE OF SAID VEHICLE WHICH IS REGISTERED IN YOUR NAME. VEHICLE BEING SOLD PURSUANT TO STATUTE 44A-4 (B) (1).

LOCATION OF VEHICLE AND SALE DATE/TIME WILL BE: 6725 BROOKSHIRE BLVD. CHARLOTTE NC 28216 01-222024 @ 10:00AM THIS 28TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2023 2572621 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 LIEN SALE North Carolina Mecklenburg County In the General Court Division QC IMPOUND LLC Vs. Margaret Anderson, Dawn Anderson, Kia Motor Finance.

Take notice that a petition seeking relief to satisfy a motor vehicle lien has been filed.

The nature of this relief sought is to satisfy possessory lien of $11,950 towing, storage, and services to a 2020 Kia Optima VIN# 5XXGT4L39LG417705 Sale of such vehicle registered in your name is to be sold on 29th of February, 2024 at 1:00PM 2570782 01/16, 01/30

PROBATE MECKLENBURG

PROBATE EXECUTOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons, firms, or corporations having claims against Carolyn Jean Schott deceased, late of Mecklenburg

County, North Carolina, are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before April 9, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of January, 2024.

Gregory G. Schott Executor of the Estate of Carolyn Jean Schott, c/o: Jameson P. Wells 910 East Boulevard, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28203 File #: 23E004983-590 (Mecklenburg County) 2570878 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Alfredo Agustine Atwater, 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 Alfredo Calderon, Administrator, c/o Elie J. Foy, Esq., Wyrick Robbins, 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Ste. 300, Raleigh, NC 27607 on or before the 16th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Alfredo Calderon Administrator File #23E002280-590 2572637 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Janet Dale Hawkins, 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 Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil, PLLC, 401 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054 on or before the 9th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Robert h. Collis Administrator File #23E005134-590 2568359 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of John Larkin Boone, 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 12432 Bain School Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227 on or before the 16th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Lana Boone Executor File #21E004525-590 2572595 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Date of Death: 09/08/2023 Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Robert Franklin Butler, 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 17th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024 Gennine Butler Davis, Administrator File # 23E004860-590, Mecklenburg County 2572410 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Evelyn Savage Fleenor, 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) (care of) William C. Trosch, Conrad Trosch & Kemmy, 5821 Fairview Road, Suite 405, Charlotte, NC, 28209 on or before 16th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Peggy J. Kmg, Administrator CTA 2572407 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

Having qualified as the Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Billie Jean Garman, 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 April 15, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Mary C. Immen Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Billie Jean Garman File No. 23E005702-590 2572559 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Patricia Nelson (AKA, Patricia Katherine Nelson), 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 196 North Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105, on or before April 16, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Gregg P. Nelson and Tara E. Lyons, Co-Executors of the Estate of Patricia Nelson (AKA, Patricia Katherine Nelson), c/o Eran Lee Weaver, Weaver, Bennett & Bland, P.A., 196 North Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina 28105.

2572700 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Gregg Howard Owen, 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) (care of) William C. Trosch, Conrad Trosch & Kemmy, 5821 Fairview Road, Suite 405, Charlotte, NC, 28209 on or before 16th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

June M. Owen, Executor 2572405 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of James Richard Mulkey, aka James R. Mulkey, James Mulkey, 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 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270, Davidson, NC 28036, on or before the 16th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Cheryle M. Bridges 1733 Knights Drive Denver, NC 28037 Send claims to: Estate of James Richard Mulkey Cheryle M. Bridges, Administrator c/o Lauren T. Millovitsch Creamer Millovitsch, PLLC 130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 270 Davidson, NC 28036 2572687 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jeanette Ballew Wood, 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) (care of) William C. Trosch, Conrad Trosch & Kemmy, 5821 Fairview Road, Suite 405, Charlotte, NC, 28209 on or before 16th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Kay Wood Holcomb, Executor 2572547 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

On January 4, 2024, James Morris Howard qualified as Executor of the estate of Charles Morris Howard AKA Charles M. Howard, late of Pineville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. As the attorney for the Estate of Charles Morris Howard AKA Charles M. Howard and on behalf of the Executor, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Charles Morris Howard AKA Charles M. Howard 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 17th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024. /s/ Jonathan B. Polking Jonathan B. Polking, Attorney for the Estate of Charles Morris Howard AKA Charles M. Howard Attorney: Jonathan B. Polking The Terry Law Firm, PLLC 2115 Rexford Rd Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28211 2572275 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Peggy Ann Sedwick, 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) (care of) William C. Trosch, Conrad Trosch & Kemmy, 5821 Fairview Road, Suite 405, Charlotte, NC, 28209 on or before the 16th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Louis A. Trosch, Sr. Executor 2571796 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

On January 4, 2024, James Morris Howard qualified as Executor of the estate of Dolly Mae Howard AKA Dolly M. Howard, late of Pineville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. As the attorney for the Estate of Dolly Mae Howard AKA Dolly M. Howard and on behalf of the Executor, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of Dolly Mae Howard AKA Dolly M. Howard 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 17th day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of January, 2024. /s/ Jonathan B. Polking Jonathan B. Polking, Attorney for the Estate of Dolly Mae Howard AKA Dolly M. Howard Attorney: Jonathan B. Polking The Terry Law Firm, PLLC 2115 Rexford Rd Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28211 2572276 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 CREDITORS’ NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of DAWN LEE REEDER, deceased, all persons, firms and corporations owing said estate are hereby notified that they must make prompt payment or suit will be brought. All persons having claims against said estate must present them to the undersigned, duly authenticated on or before the 15th day of April, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

Mark Louis Reeder Administrator 6008 Nuthatch Lane Charlotte, NC 28277 2569865 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Laverne W James, 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 4700 Ridgley Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208 on or before the 2nd day of April, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Denise J Williams Administrator File #23E005189-590 2567763 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Beverly June Gates Ewing, 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 10622 Old Wayside Road, Charlotte, NC 28277 on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Susan Lorraine Ewing, Executor File #23E005944-590 2568446 01/09, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Public Notice

immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Kristin Adair Hicks Executor File #23E005885-590 2566478 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Shahbaz Singh Arora Administrator File #23E005368-590 2568309 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Norma Parker Munn, 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 5205 Chelsey Lane, Monroe NC 28110 on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Jacqueline Elaine Parker Executor File #23E005969-590 2569049 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Joseph Nathaniel Jeter, 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 2819 Oakdale Pasture Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216 on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Angela Jeter Administrator File #23E003711-590 2569862 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Rachel M Snead, 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 254 E Rebound Road, Lancaster, SC 29720 on or before the 2nd day of April, 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 2nd day of January, 2023.

Jane S Gaddis Executor File #2023 E 000414 2567779 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Ronald Lawrence Zecchin, 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 2711 Lemon Tree Lane, Charlotte, NC 28211 on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Kimberli S Zecchin Executor File #23E005310-590 2569022 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of James Thomas Oliphant aka James Oliphant aka Tom Oliphant, 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 235 Landry Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Dale Alan Greene Executor File #23E005928-590 2569864 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

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

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Judy Fletcher 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 603 N Driver Street, Durham, NC 27703 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make

Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Harbhajan Kaur Arora-Singh, 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 8014 Shorewood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277 on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Joseph Robert Poole, 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 2430 Kenton Place, Temple Hills, MD 20748 on or before the 2nd day of April, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Sheryl Thompkins Administrator File #23E003678-590 2568304 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Dorothy W Culpepper, 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 208 Sleepy Creek Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 on or before the 2nd day of April, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Philip Leroy Culpepper Executor File #23E004856-590 2568299 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Mary Francis Hoffman, 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 2811 Phillips Ave, Charlotte, NC 28208 on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Arthea Hoffman Executor File #2023 E 002665 2570656 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Shirley B Bailey, 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 621 Braxfield Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217 on or before the 9th day of April, 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.

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This the 9th day of January, 2024.

Anthony Floyd Bailey Executor File #23E005686-590 2570127 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Theodore Clemens Wohlbruck, IV aka Theodore C. Wohlbruck IV aka Theodore C. Wohlbruck, 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 2514 Knollwood Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Daniel Glenn Wohlbruck Executor File #24E000002-590 2569863 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Tina G Hipp, 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 13409 Fremington Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Anothony Hipp Executor File #2023 E 002480 2569237 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 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 Date of Death: 05/29/2023 Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Bessie Hardin Ledbetter aka Bessie H. Ledbetter, 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 3rd day of April, 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 2nd day of January, 2024 Joyce Ledbetter Gottlieb, Administrator File # 23E005129-590, Mecklenburg County 2568167 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Ann Norman Stedman a/k/a Jan N. Stedman (SSN: 247-509772; Date of Death: 09-262023; Mecklenburg, NC, Estate File 23-E-005752-590), 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 John B. Stedman and David N.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Public Notice

Stedman, Co-Executors, 1230 Biltmore Dr, Charlotte, NC 28207 before the 2nd day of April, 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 2nd day January, 2024.

John B. Stedman and David N. Stedman, Co-Executors 1230 Biltmore Dr., Charlotte, NC 28207 2568370 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Margaret McDaniel 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 1st day of April, 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.

Denise Swint Executor File #23E005464-590 2567790 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Peter Allen Angevine 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 1st day of April, 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.

Anne Angevine Schwarting Executor File #23E005390-590 2567792 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Mary Magdalene Ham, 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 1235 E Blvd E - 426 Charlotte, NC 28203, on or before the 28th 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Rocquell Chisolm Executor File #23 E 2913 Christine S. Hart, Attorney 1235 East Blvd Ste # - 426 Charlotte, NC 28203 888.505.2031 2565836 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Winnifred Jacquelyn Binns, 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) (care of) Sarah B. Sugg, Conrad Trosch & Kemmy, 5821 Fairview Road, Suite 405, Charlotte, NC, 28209 on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Charles Grady Binns, Executor 2569934 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Dallas King, 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 April 1, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary C. Immen Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Dallas King File No. 23E005325-590 2568239 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Maria Docarmo Favinha, 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 April 1, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary C. Immen Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Maria Docarmo Favinha File No. 23E002578-590 2568242 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Anna Lenard Deak, 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 April 1, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Anna Lenard Deak File No. 22E001754-590 2568237 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

{ The Mecklenburg Times } NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Vinh The Nguyen, 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 April 1, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Vinh The Nguyen File No. 23E005493-590 2568284 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Colton Jesse Kramer, 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 980-2652570, on or before April 9, 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 9th day of January 2024.

Scott P. Kramer Administrator of the Estate of Colton Jesse Kramer 2569426 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

MECKLENBURG COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 23-E-4995 Having qualified as the Executor of the Estate of Marjorie Lynn Dirkschneider, 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 Mark R.A. Horn, Esq., Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700, Charlotte, North Carolina 282024003, on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Scott E. Dirkschneider, Executor of the Estate of Marjorie Lynn Dirkschneider 2570646 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Janice G. Kelly 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 7th 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 is the 7th day of December 2023.

Personal Representative: Brianna Kelly 924 Springdale Lane Gastonia, NC 28052 Attorney for the Estate and Personal Representative: Jennifer M. Cloud, Attorney The Cloud Law Firm PO Box 12257 Rock Hill, SC 29731

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Mary Ruth Blackmon, 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 April 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 9th day of January, 2024.

R. Michael Allen Administrator of the Estate of Mary Ruth Blackmon File No. 23E005994-590 2570642 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the ESTATE OF DORCAS MORRISON, deceased of 6504 Bridgemoor Drive, Indian Trail, NC 28079, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said Decedent DORCAS MORRISON to present them to the undersigned TABITHA MORRISON BARHAM, Administrator CTA, 6504 Bridgemoor Drive, Indian Trail, NC 28079, in care of Tanya N. Oesterreich, Oesterreich Law PLLC, at PO Box 2067, Concord, North Carolina 28026, on or before the 10th day of April, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said ESTATE OF DORCAS MORRISON will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 9th day of January, 2024.

TABITHA MORRISON BARHAM, Administrator CTA ESTATE OF DORCAS MORRISON 6504 Bridgemoor Drive Indian Trail, NC 28079 c/o Tanya N. Oesterreich, Esq. Oesterreich Law PLLC PO Box 2067 Concord, North Carolina 28026 2570637 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Tyrone Paul Smith, 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 April 1, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary C. Immen Administrator of the Estate of Tyrone Paul Smith File No. 23E005435-590 2568244 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Christine Mumford Beaman, aka Christine M. Beaman, 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 in care of Nesbitt Law PLLC, 1820 Cumberland Ave., Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, on or before the 2nd day of April, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Ms. Shaye Beaman Ray, Administrator of the Estate of Christine Mumford Beaman 2568366 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate Kenneth Rhudar 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 c/o Russell M. Reed, Kirk Palmer & Thigpen, P.A., 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28204, on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Sharon Brown Mack, Executor Estate of Kenneth Rhudar Miller 2570640 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Wanda Jean Baker, aka Wanda J. Baker, 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 in care of Nesbitt Law PLLC, 1820 Cumberland Ave., Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, on or before the 2nd day of April, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Ms. Robin Ann Mott, Executor of the Estate of Wanda Jean Baker 2568228 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Theodore Scharfenstein, 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 909 East Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, on or before April 2, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Mary Madeline Ebert, Executrix Estate of Theodore Scharfenstein Estate File No. 23E005214-590 Stewart Law, P.A. S. Blaydes Moore, Esq. 909 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 2568267 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Executrix of the Estate of Robert B. Byrd, II, 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 3rd day of April, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Shirley M. Byrd Executrix of the Estate of Robert B. Byrd, II Attorney: John J. Carpenter Culp Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C. 6801 Carnegie Boulevard, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28211 2568234 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS On December 14, 2023, Joan Lee qualified as Ancillary Executor of the Ancillary Estate of Chong Kil Lee AKA Chong Lee, late of Fort Lee, Bergen County, New Jersey. As the attorney for the Ancillary Estate of Chong Kil Lee AKA Chong Lee and on behalf of the Executor, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Ancillary Estate of Chong Kil Lee AKA Chong Lee 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 3rd day of April, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Jonathan B. Polking, Attorney for the Ancillary Estate of Chong Kil Lee AKA Chong Lee Attorney: Jonathan B. Polking The Terry Law Firm, PLLC 2115 Rexford Rd Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28211 2568236 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Richard C. Brown has qualified as Executor of the Estate of John C. Brown, 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: C. Michael Crisp, 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430, Charlotte, NC 28202, on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Richard C. Brown c/o Crisp Cherry McCraw PLLC 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 332.0203 2569425 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of EDWARD CECIL DOLBY, Deceased, late of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations

having claims against the Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the offices of Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A., 101 North Tryon Street, Suite 1900, Charlotte, North Carolina 28246, on or before the 9th day of April, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the Estate will please make immediate payment.

This 9th day of January, 2024.

BANK OF AMERICA, N. A., EXECUTOR ESTATE OF EDWARD CECIL DOLBY 2570807 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Vivian Lannette Buckner has qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Cecil Leo Buckner III, 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: Jeffrey M. McCraw, 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430, Charlotte, NC 28202, on or before the 3rd day of April, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Vivian Lannette Buckner c/o Crisp Cherry McCraw PLLC 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 332.0205-J. McCraw Direct Mecklenburg County Estate; 23-E-5075 2567785 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CAROLE ANNE SHEPARD All persons, firms and corporations having claims against CAROLE ANNE SHEPARD, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to CARY SHEPARD BUMPUS, as Executrix (Estate File 23E0 05182- 59 0) of the decedent’s estate c/o Cary Shepard Bumpus, 10811 Sawgrass Court, Charlotte, NC 28226, on or before April 1, 2024, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Executrix.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Cary Shepard Bumpus, Executrix For the Estate of Carole Anne Shepard 2568293 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF GERARD JULIEN REME All persons, firms and corporations having claims against GERARD JULIEN REME, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to PEGGY JOHANNE REME, as Administratrix (Estate File 23E003753 -590) of the decedent’s estate c/o Peggy Johanne Reme, 932 Pineborough Road, Charlotte, NC 28212, on or before April 1, 2024, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Administratrix.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Peggy Johanne Reme, Administratrix For the Estate of Gerard Julien Reme 2568288 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LOUISE PATTERSON LANDS a/k/a MARGARET LOUISE PATTERSON LANDS All persons, firms and corporations having claims against LOUISE PATTERSON LANDS a /k /a MARGARET LOUISE PATTERSON LANDS, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to SIDNEY EDWARD LANDS, as Executor (Estate File 23E005164-590) of the decedent’s estate c/o Sidney Edward Lands, 2715 Dorchester Place, Apt. E., Charlotte, NC 28209, on or before April 1, 2024, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the abovenamed Executor.

This the 2nd day of January, 2024.

Sidney Edward Lands, Executor

{ The Mecklenburg Times } For the Estate of Louise Patterson Lands a/k/a Margaret Louise Patterson Lands 2568252 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 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

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CIVIL SUITS NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY In the Charlotte Family Court Divorce proceeding to Renarldo Kelly Norton Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled divorce proceeding. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Divorce You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than March 19th 2024 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought This, the 8th day of January, 2024 Esther Rae Norton, 5801 Painted Fern Ct, Charlotte NC 28269 2571792 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION State of North Carolina Mecklenburg County In the Mecklenburg County Court Absolute Divorce to Ryan R Henry , 8035 county oaks rd charlotte no 28227 : Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed. Is required to be filed not later February 19, 2024 in the aboveentitled absolute divorce. The nature of relief being sought is as follows: Absolute Divorce You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 19,2024 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the Absolute Divorce.

This the 16 day of January, 2024.

Michele Ann Henry 2571790 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY State of North Carolina: County of Mecklenburg; Case No. 23-CVS-33961-590; In the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division Carmen J. Larreynaga, Plaintiff, v. Oakhurst Land Company, “John Doe” corporate Successor In Interest, Defendant To: Oakhurst Land Company, “John Doe” corporate Successor In Interest 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: Declaration of Property Rights of abandoned alleyway.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 18, 2024, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. G.S. 1A-4.

This, the 8th day of January, 2024.

Intercept Legal Services David C. Cordes, Attorney at Law North Carolina State Bar # 18959 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 7122 Charlotte, North Carolina 28209 Telephone: (704) 564-9846 2572428 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE TO FATHER BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG Notice to Darius Jenkins, Father of Kaden Jamal Blackmon Take Notice that Krista Blackmon, in her capacity as Petitioner as Conservator of Kaden Jamal Blackmon, a minor of Lancaster County, South Carolina, does hereby notify Darius Jenkins, father of Kaden Jamal Blackmon, that the undersigned has Petitioned the Probate Court of Lancaster County for Conservatorship of Kaden Jamal Blackmon, in Probate Court hearing to be scheduled after this Notice by Publication has run for three successive weeks as required by the Lancaster County Probate Court.

Please notify Attorney Caleb Grant of Grant Law, LLC. at 3440 Toringdon Way, Suite 205, Charlotte, NC 28277, phone 980-265-2570, if you are Darius Jenkins or know where to locate Darius Jenkins.

This the 16th day of January 2024.

Krista Blackmon, Petitioner as Conservator of Kaden Jamal Blackmon 2571797 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE STATE OF N ORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG CASE NO. 2023CVS039015590 538 Williamson St. Trust, Plaintiff, v Orlando Whitley, John Doe, and Mary Roe, representing the all unknown persons having, or claiming to have, any right title, or interest in or to, or lien upon, the real estate described as 538 Williamson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, bearing Parcel #063-112-14, their heirs and assigns, and all other persons, firms, or corporations entitled to claim under, by or through the above-named Defendant(s), and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate in, or lien upon the real estate.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking to quiet title of 538 Williamson St. Charlotte, NC (TMS: 06311214) has been filed.

Plaintiff seeks to extinguish all claims of interest that you may have in the property. You are required to answer the Complaint no later than February 9, 2024.

Upon failure to do so, the party seeking relief against you will apply the court for relief sought.

This 26th day of December 2023.

Jennifer Cloud, Esq. Attorney for

Plaintiff (803) 693-5721; P.O. Box 12257 Rock Hill, SC 29731.

2569427 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF SERVICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23-CV-029309-250 ELITE 24 SECURITY, LLC Plaintiff, vs. BRYAN NICELY d/b/a STACKTOWN ARCADE and BLVCK SHEEP VENTURES, INC f/k/a DRACO HOLDINGS, LLC Defendants.

NOTICE OF SERVICE O F PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: BRYAN NICELY d/b/a STACKTOWN ARCADE TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking affirmative relief against you has been filed in the abovementioned action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: (Breach of Contract).

(Unjust Enrichment).

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than FEBRUARY 18, 2024 (40 days from date of first publication) and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought and the Court will rule on this matter without further notice to you.

This the 4th day of January, 2024.

Ty K. McTier, NC Bar No. 49401 TLG Law 2907 Providence Road, Suite 303 Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 Tel. & Fax: (704) 900-2215 tmctier@tlg-law.com 2570638 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division File No. 19CVS017725-590 Mark Irwin West, et ux., Plaintiffs, v.

Kevin Robert Cella; et ux., et al., Defendants.

TO: James H. Pulliam and spouse, Nina M. Pulliam TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the aboveentitled action because of your ownership of 413 E. Tremont Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203 (Parcel ID 12105704). The nature

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Public Notice of the relief being sought is as follows: declaratory judgment, quiet title, and permanent injunction.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 12, 2024, which is 40 days from the first publication of this notice, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 21st day of December, 2023. /s/ David W. Murray David W. Murray Murray Law Firm, PLLC P.O. Box 11685 Charlotte, NC 28220 (704) 940-9095 2568261 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23-CVD-9552 LAURIE JUVENAL NGATA, Plaintif f vs.

R ASHAD N AT H A N I E L JENKINS, Defendant TO: RASHAD NATHANIEL JENKINS, the above named defendant: TAKE NOTICE, that a Complaint seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: That the plaintiff be granted an ABSOLUTE DIVORCE. TAKE NOTICE that you are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than the 13th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024, said date being forty (40) days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 21st day of DECEMBER, 2023.

Burke & Associates, Raymond A. Burke, Attorney for Plaintiff,6135 Park South Drive, Ste.510, Charlotte, NC 28210 Tel: 704248-5100 State Bar #23028 2568257 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 23-CVD-14771 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG ASHLEY STINSON, Plaintiff, v.

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MERCY MORAA ATUTI, Defendant.

TO: MERCY MORAA ATUTI TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action in the District Court of Mecklenburg County bearing file number 23-CVD-14771 The nature of the relief being sought is collection of damages arising from an automobile accident that occurred on February 21, 2022, on Golf Links Drive in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 18th day of February 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This 2nd day of January, 2024. /s/ Steven B. Hayes STEVEN B. HAYES Attorney for Plaintiff OF COUNSEL FINK & HAYES, PLLC 521 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 714-6500 2570251 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 PUBLIC NOTICE To: James Lee Allen of Saya Johari Michael Allen, a female child born on July 25, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

James Allen of Seth Joshua Allen, a male child born on May 30, 2008, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Take notice that a petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled special proceedings, before the Clerk of Superior Court. The nature of the relief being sought is for the adoption of Saya Johari Michael Allen and Seth Joshua Allen. The child, Saya, was conceived on January 19, 2010, in Charlotte, NC at, 8507 Lawyers Rd. The child, Seth, was conceived on September 5, 2007, in Clinton, NC at 4056 Reedsford Rd. The child(ren) was born to James Lee Allen, who is dark skinned, 5ft 6in, slim and facial hair. His nickname is Jim, or JA, family lives in Clinton, NC and his parents met in New Jersey. You are required to make defense to such petition not later than 40 days after the first date of publication of this notice on December 29, 2023. If you fail to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for relief sought. Any parental rights you may have will be terminated upon entry of the Decree of Adoption.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Public Notice

This, the 29th day December 2023.

William K. Brown 821 Lakehill Rd Charlotte NC 28214 2569257 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

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BUSINESS MECKLENBURG

CORPORATION NOTICES NOTICE Notice is given of intent to voluntarily dissolve Blue Star America, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company with its registered office at 112 S. Tryon St., Ste 1130, Charlotte, NC 28284. Persons with claims must present written statement showing the amount and basis for any claims against the LLC to Blue Star America, LLC, c/o Thomas Joa, BridgehouseLaw LLP, 112 S. Tryon St., Ste 1100, Charlotte, NC 28284. Claims against the LLC will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five years of the publication of this notice.

2570243 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. SP-65305, SUB 0 APPLICATION OF HEP SOLAR HOLDINGS I, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 23, 2023, Hep Solar Holdings I, LLC (Applicant), filed an application in the above-captioned docket seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 62-110.1(a) for construction of a2 MW solar generating facility to be located at 824 Jim Kidd Road, Huntersville, Mecklenburg Count y, Nor th Carolina.

Applicant’s site layout illustrating the footprint of the facility may change to some degree based on government land use requirements, interconnection requirements, or similar factors.

Applicant plans to sell the electricity to Energy United.

Details of the application may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300 or on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.gov.

If a complaint is received within ten days after the last date of the publication of this notice, the Commission will schedule a public hearing to determine whether a certificate should be awarded, will give reasonable notice of the time and place of the hearing to the Applicant and to each complaining party, and will require the Applicant to publish notice of the hearing in this newspaper. If no complaint is received within the time specified above and if the Commission does not order a hearing upon its own initiative, the Commission will enter an order awarding the certificate sought by the Applicant.

Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file statements to that effect with the Commission.

Such statements should reference Docket No. SP-65305, Sub 0 and be addressed as follows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 276994300.

Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. Ayers, Executive Director, Public Staff - North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300 or to The Honorable Josh Stein, Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001. Written statements may be emailed to utilityAGO@ncdoj.gov.

NOTE TO PRINTER: Advertising cost shall be paid by the Applicant. It is required that the Affidavit of Publication be filed with the Commission by the Applicant.

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GOVERNMENT -

MECKLENBURG

HEARINGS AND MINUTES 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: 2018-2 IH Borrower LP c/o Invitation Homes Case Number: 20230053509 Property: 11225 Amber Glen Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269 Repair by: February 8, 2024 Inspector: Chloe Hankinson 704336-2265 Submitted by: Jerry Green, East Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

2572269 1/16 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: Karl Mukeba, Suzanne Kasonga Case Number: 20230054889 Property: 4943 Butterwick Ln, Charlotte, NC 28212 Repair by: February 5, 2024 Inspector: John Jones 704-4325499 Submitted by: Jonathan Simpson, East Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

2571783 1/16 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: Nebra Bess Case Number: 20230052101 Property: 1401 Olde Justin Pl, Charlotte, NC 28262 Repair by: February 12, 2024 Inspector: Michael McClain 704336-5693 Submitted by: Jerry Green, East Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

2572553 1/16 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: RESERVE AT PROVIDENCE I LLC Case Number: 20230029283 Property: 5911 PROVIDENCE RD #6 CHARLOTTE NC 28226 Repair by: February 12, 2024 Inspector: John Barrett, 704353-1882 Submitted by: Kimberly Sauer, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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{ The Mecklenburg Times } The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices

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: Victor Matthew Marcos Case Number: 20230052458 Property: 3138 Driftwood Dr #A, Charlotte, NC 28205 Repair by: February 12, 2024 Inspector: Edward Luft, 704-3361290 Submitted by: Mark Fowler, West Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at West Service Area, 2550 West Boulevard, 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: Noah Avraham Milstein Case Number: 20230063655 Property: 630 Pinoca St, Charlotte, NC 28208 Hearing Date: February 14, 2024 @ 8:30 a.m.

Inspector: Marjorie Jerez, 704336-3573 Submitted by: Mark Fowler, West Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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The City of Charlotte Housing Code Enforcement Section Legal Notices

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 East Service Area, 3505 Central Avenue, 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: Laurentina McDonald Case Number: 20230064009 Property: 5301 Farm Pond Ln, Charlotte NC 28212 Hearing Date: February 9, 2024 @ 8:00 a.m.

Inspector: John Jones, 704-4325499 Submitted by: Jonathan Simpson, East Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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We will hold a hearing upon the Housing Code complaint regarding the property listed below. We will hold the hearing at West Service Area, 2550 West Boulevard, 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: Sycamore Green LLC Case Number: 20230064528 Property: 1005 W Trade St #3416, Charlotte, NC 28202 Hearing Date: February 7, 2024 @ 8:00 a.m.

Inspector: Edward Luft, 704-3361290 Submitted by: Mark Fowler, West Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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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: ALFRED KEITH WAKEFIELD Case Number: 20220059417 Property: 410 WINGRAVE DR CHARLOTTE NC 28270 Hearing Date: February 7, 2024 at 08:00 AM Inspector: John Barrett, 704353-1882 Submitted by: Kim Sauer, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

2572523 1/16 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 Joseph R Mazigi Case Number: 20220042143 Property: 402 Sardis Rd N Alt Charlotte, NC 28270 Hearing Date: February 8, 2024 8:00 AM Inspector: John Siebert, 704336-8784 Submitted by: Marty Taylor, South Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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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 West Service Area, 2550 West Boulevard, 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: Zaldivar Mejia Case Number: 20230013205 Property: 2206 Lakeview Ln, Charlotte, NC 28214 Hearing Date: February 14, 2024 @ 8:00 a.m.

Inspector: Marjorie Jerez, 704336-3573 Submitted by: Mark Fowler, West Service Area Supervisor and Designated Agent.

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OTHER UNCLAIMED PROPERTY The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Depar tment has unclaimed proper t y and unclaimed firearms. A list of these unclaimed items is available at our web site, CMPD. org, under “CMPD e-POLICING RESOURCES”.

You may also call 704-3362378 or email cmpdproperty@ cmpd.org with any questions.

Copies of these listings can be mailed by request.

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TAXES NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23CV036904-590 NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY Mecklenburg County, A Body Politic and Corporate vs.

Unknown Heirs at Law of David Lee Harrington, David Lee Harrington, Unknown Spouse

of David Lee Harrington, Tracey H. Smith, City of Charlotte, Lienholder TO: Unknown Heirs at Law of David Lee Harrington, David Lee Harrington, Unknown Spouse of David Lee Harrington, Tracey H. Smith, City of Charlotte, Lienholder 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: Foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes owing to Mecklenburg County on your interest in the property described as follows: BEING the eastern one-half of Hill Top Drive (closed) that is adjacent to and west of Lot 188, WEST VIEW HILLS Subdivision (both Hill Top Drive and Lot 188 being shown on the plat recorded in Map Book 6, Page 671), said eastern one-half of Hill Top Drive being acquired by a predecessors in title by way of deeds recorded in Book 5290, Page 918, and Book 11100, Page 727; said Hill Top Drive being closed by virtue of Resolution Closing Hill Top Drive recorded in Book 4681 at Page 440, Mecklenburg County Public Registry.

Together with and subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record, and matters of survey.

Also being identified as Parcel ID# 05914312, Mecklenburg County Tax Office. Address: Paw Creek Road Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claims and interests that you may have in the property, to have a commissioner appointed to sell the Property and to deliver to the purchaser a deed to said real estate in fee simple, free and clear of all encumbrances, and that the interests and equities of redemption of the Defendants in the property be forever barred and foreclosed.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 7, 2024 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This day of December 7, 2023.

Michael Scott Attorney for Plaintiff Capital Center 82 Patton Avenue, Suite 500 Asheville, North Carolina 28801 (828) 252-8010 2567896 01/2 , 01/9, 01/16 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23CV036939-590 NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY Mecklenburg County, A Body Politic and Corporate vs.

Unknown Heirs at Law of Nancy P. King, City of Charlotte, Lienholder TO: Unknown Heirs at Law of Nancy P. King, City of Charlotte, Lienholder 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: Foreclosure sale to satisfy unpaid property taxes owing to Mecklenburg County on your interest in the property described as follows: BEING all of Lot #38, as shown on plat made of Milhaven Acres No. 2 by J. G. Spratt, R.S., on November 9, 1959, and which plat is duly recorded in Plat Book 9, at page 123, Mecklenburg County Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description by metes and bounds.

Together with and subject to easements, restrictions, water rights and rights of way of record, and matters of survey.

Also being identified as Parcel ID# 04120412, Mecklenburg County Tax Office. Address: 2700 Dellinger Cr Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claims and interests that you may have in the property, to have a commissioner appointed to sell the Property and to deliver to the purchaser a deed to said real estate in fee simple, free and clear of all encumbrances, and that the interests and equities of redemption of the Defendants in the property be forever barred and foreclosed.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 12, 2024 and upon your failure to do so the

party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This day of December 14, 2023.

Chad A Haight Attorney for Plaintiff Capital Center 82 Patton Avenue, Suite 500 Asheville, North Carolina 28801 (828) 252-8010 2567666 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 23CV040340-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Plaintiff, vs.

Duluth 120 Corporation, a Georgia corporation (successor by merger to Hill Land Corporation, a North Carolina corporation); City of Charlotte (lien holder); 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: Duluth 120 Corporation, a Georgia corporation (successor by merger to Hill Land Corporation, a North Carolina corporation); City of Charlotte (lien holder); 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 that 1.4 acre (more or less) parcel of land indexed as Tax Parcel No. 027-103-67 and being part of the tract labelled “Proposed Hucks Road Reserved 100’ Right of Way” as shown on the map of HAMPTON PLACE SUBDIVISION, Phase 6, Map 1, recorded in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry in Map Book 50 at Page 41.

BEING a portion of the property conveyed to Hill Land Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, by Deed recorded in Book 5612 at Page 382 in said Registry.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 12, 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This 19th 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 2567882 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 23CV040341-590 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG MECKLENBURG COUNTY, Plaintiff, vs.

Minner Carelock, Jr., 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.

{ The Mecklenburg Times } To: Minner Carelock, Jr., 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: BEING all of the property currently designated as tax code number 027-011-19 and being a 1.013 acre (+/-) lot located off Wade E. Morgan Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28269.

BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to Minner Carelock, Jr., and wife, Gwendolyn R. Carelock, by Deed recorded in Book 7672 at Page 757 in the Mecklenburg County Public.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 12, 2024, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This 19th 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

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REAL ESTATE - IREDELL

TRUSTEE SALES AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 23 SP 269 NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by Sandra Linn Clark, a married woman, and Janice Littrell, an unmarried woman to Solidifi Title & Closing, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated October 24, 2019 and recorded on October 28, 2019 in Book 2654 at Page 566, 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 February 1, 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: THE L AND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF STATESVILLE OUTSIDE, COUNTY OF IREDELL, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AN IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT I: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF STATE ROAD NO. 1337, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HELYN GROSE; THENCE RUNNING WITH THE HELYN GROSE LINE, NORTH 65 DEG 10 MIN EAST 371.41 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE MARVIN AREY LINE; THENCE WITH THE MARVIN AREY LINE SOUTH 24 DEG 09 MIN EAST 150.0 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE, ELIZBETH MAYER’S CORNER; THENCE WITH MAYER’S LINE, SOUTH 65 DEG 10 MIN WEST 366.93 FEET TO AN IRON PIN NEAR THE EAST MARGIN OF STATE ROAD NO. 1337 IN THE LINE OF KESTLER;

THENCE WITH THE LINE OF KESTLER, NORTH 26 DEG 02 MIN WEST 98.11 FEET TO MRS. KESTLER’S CORNER; THENCE WITH THE MAYER LINE, NORTH 25 DEG 59 MIN WEST 151.91 TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 1.2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHARLES NICHOLAS MULLIS AND WIFE, MARILYN KENNEDY MULLIS, SEE ALSO FILE NO. 2015 E 690 AND 2005 E 175 OF THE IREDELL COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS. TRACT II: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF S. R. 1337, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS AREY ROAD, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CHARLES N. MULLIS (BOOK 507 AT PAGE 282 ICR); THENCE WITH THE LINE OF CHARLES N. MULLIS AND PASSING THROUGH AN EXISTING IRON PIN SET AT 24.08 FEET FROM THE BEGINNING OF LINE, NORTH 65 DEG 10 MIN 00 SEC EAST 366.93 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIN, THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CHARLES N. MULLIS IN THE LINE OF JESSE M. AREY, JR. (BOOK 442, AT PAGE 234 ICR); THENCE WITH THE LINE OF JESSE M. AREY JR., SOUTH 58 DEG 52 MIN 54 SEC EAST 133.58 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET; THENCE A NEW LINE OF ELIZABETH A. MAYER, SOUTH 65 DEG 10 MIN 00 SEC WEST 402.99 FEEET AND PASSING THROUGH AN IRON PIN SET AT 33.07 FEET TO THE CENTER OF S. R. 1337; THENCE NORTH 49 DEG 43 MIN 09 SEC WEST 31.85 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 82 DEG 29 MIN 14 SEC WEST 27.68 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 26 DEG 29 MIN 35 SEC WEST 67.01 FEET TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 1.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ALL ACCORDING TO A SURVEY PREPARED BY JSEOPH W. RAYMER, RS, DATED OCTOBER 31, 1996 AND BEING THE IDENTICAL PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MARILYN K. MULLIS BY DEED DATED NOTEMBER 26, 1996 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1006 AT PAGE 680 OF THE IREDELL COUNTY REGISTRY. SEE ALSO ESTATE FILE NO. 2005 E 175 OF THE IREDELL COUNTY CLERK OF COURT. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 225 Arey Rd, 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 Sandra L Clark, a married woman and Janice Littrell, a single woman as joint tenants with rights of survivorship.

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.: 23-11793-FC01 2571806 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23SP292 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF IREDELL Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in payment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the secured debt, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Iredell County courthouse at 10:00 AM on February 1, 2024, the following described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Iredell County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Stephen J Anderson; Carolyn Brown Anderson f/k/a Carolyn Rebecca Brown, dated January 22, 2008 to secure the original principal amount of $15,519.97, and recorded in Book No. 1913, at Page 1706 of the Iredell County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record.

Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 735 Georgie St, Troutman, NC 28166 Ta x Parcel ID: 4731715076.000 The record owner(s) of the property, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Estate of Stephen J. Anderson, c/o Faith Anderson, administrator and Takara Anderson and Ryan Anderson.

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 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 offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bidder and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining

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amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is 11th day of January, 2024.

Grady I. Ingle, Attorney for Substitute Trustee Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717 Ingle Case Number: 2032930307 2572626 1/16, 1/23

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 2571793 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

PROBATE - IREDELL

Having qualified as Administrator, of the Estate of Dorothy Mildred Hinely, this is to notify all persons having claims against Dorothy Mildred Hinely, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, to file an itemized verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 15th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Jennifer Hinely-Porter Administrator, for the Estate of Dorothy Mildred Hinely 124 Palos Verde Drive Mooresville, NC 28117 Mail statement to: Matthew L. Benton Attorney for Estate of Dorothy Mildred Hinely Ralston Benton Byerley & Moore, PLLC 335 N. Center Street Statesville, NC 28677 (704) 878-0757 2572514 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Elsie Knight Crater, 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 6008 Mooresville Road, Salisbury, NC 28147, on or before the 16th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

D Owen Crater Executor File #2023 E 000920 2572583 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of John M Hurt, John Marion Hurt, 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 541 Riverwood Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45430, on or before the 16th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Cynthia Hurt McNamee Executor File #2024 E 000001 Robert N. Crosswhite, Attorney at Law 239 E. Broad Street Statesville, NC 28677 (704) 873-7233 2572579 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 NOTICE TO CREDITORS North Carolina Iredell County File No.: 2023 E 1174 Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Charles Cody Goble, 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 16th day of April, 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 16th day of January 2024.

Deborah A. Furr 165 Sharon School Rd Statesville, NC 28625

Attorney for Estate of Robert Edwin Hinely Ralston Benton Byerley & Moore, PLLC 335 N. Center Street Statesville, NC 28677 (704) 878-0757 2572493 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

North Carolina Iredell County File No.: 2024 E 16 Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Corey Norris Jones, 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 16th day of April, 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 16th day of January 2024.

Carlton Brian Jones 8635 Savannah Road Harrisburg, NC 28075 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 2572693 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Stephenie Lee Cooper, deceased, who previously resided in Iredell County at 109 Newbury Dr, Mooresville, North Carolina, 28115 the below-named Executor does hereby notify all persons having claims against the said estate to submit an itemized statement thereof to the Executor at the address set forth below on or before the 16th day of April, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This 16th day of January, 2024.

Tammie Susan Kralovic, Executor of the Estate of Stephenie Lee Cooper Iredell County File No. 23 E 1358 Mailing Address: 137 Beaten Path Rd Mooresville, NC 28117 ATTORNEY: Nathan D. Fosnough JONES, CHILDERS, DONALDSON & WEBB, PLLC PO Box 3010 Mooresville, NC 28117 (704) 664-1127 2571816 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor, of the Estate of Melissa Adams Hinely, this is to notify all persons having claims against Melissa Adams Hinely, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, to file an itemized verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 15th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Jennifer Hinely-Porter Executor, for the Estate of Melissa Adams Hinely 124 Palos Verde Drive Mooresville, NC 28117 Mail statement to: Matthew L. Benton Attorney for Estate of Melissa Adams Hinely Ralston Benton Byerley & Moore, PLLC 335 N. Center Street Statesville, NC 28677 (704) 878-0757 2572488 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor, of the Estate of Robert Edwin Hinely, this is to notify all persons having claims against Robert Edwin Hinely, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, to file an itemized verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 15th day of April, 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 16th day of January, 2024.

Jennifer Hinely-Porter Executor, for the Estate of Robert Edwin Hinely 124 Palos Verde Drive Mooresville, NC 28117 Mail statement to: Matthew L. Benton

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Carl Tee Duncan, 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 104 Belle Ct, Salisbury, NC 28147, on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Byran Duncan Executor File #2023 E 001222 Robert N. Crosswhite, Attorney at Law 239 E. Broad Street Statesville, NC 28677 (704) 873-7233 2568232 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the estate of Ruby G Dickenson, 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 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 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 Executor of the Estate of Dale Bernell Atkinson, this is to notify all

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Public Notice

persons having claims against Dale Bernell Atkinson, deceased, late of Iredell County, North Carolina, to present an itemized verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 9th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Mail statement to: Laura Atkinson Ballenger Co-Executor for the Estate of Dale Bernell Atkinson and Resident Process Agent 107 Clover Bank Road Mooresville, North Carolina 28115; Douglas E. Atkinson Co-Executor for the Estate of Dale Bernell Atkinson 1276 Homestead Drive Xenia, OH 45385; and Lisa I. Kloss Co-Executor for the Estate of Dale Bernell Atkinson 3108 Woodchuck Way Odenton, MD 21113 With copy to: Clifton W. Homesley Attorney for Estate of Dale Bernell Atkinson HOMESLEY & WINGO LAW GROUP PLLC 330 South Main Street Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 (704) 664-2162 2570635 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 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 TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Randall James Moon, deceased, who previously resided in Iredell County at 105 Billinsgate Ct, Mooresville, North Carolina, 28117 the below-named Executor does hereby notify all persons having claims against the said estate to submit an itemized statement thereof to the Executor at the address set forth below on or before the 8th day of April, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This 9th day of January, 2024.

Beth Anne Moon, Executor of the Estate of Randall James Moon

Iredell County File No. 23 E 1313 Mailing Address: 105 Billinsgate Ct Mooresville, NC 28117 ATTORNEY: Nathan D. Fosnough JONES, CHILDERS, DONALDSON & WEBB, PLLC PO Box 3010 Mooresville, NC 28117 (704) 664-1127 2570798 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Clifford Richard Boeckman, late of 158 Rehoboth Lane, Mooresville, NC 28117, Iredell, 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 Attorney for the Estate of Clifford Richard Boeckman, at 18525 Statesville Rd. Unit D-2, Cornelius, NC 28031, on or before April 6, 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 2nd day of January, 2024 Thomas C. Jeter III, Attorney for Nancy M. Rosato, as Executrix of the Estate of Clifford Richard Boeckman Iredell County Case File No.: 23-E-1295 Attorney for Executrix: Thomas C. Jeter III, Esq. Nosal & Jeter, LLP 18525 Statesville Rd. Unit D-2 Cornelius, NC 28031 Phone: (704) 608 - 3429 Fax: (803) 403 -9515 Thomas@nosaljeterlaw.com 2568229 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 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 IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Tommie Ann Ross(also known as Tommie Shoemaker Ross) late of Iredell County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned at the office of her attorney set forth below, on or before April 9, 2024 or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to prompt settlement.

This the 9th day of January 2024.

Carolyn S Anderson Executor for the Estate of Tommie Ann Ross File#2023E001203 Kolin Funk Attorney for the Executor of the Estate of Tommie Ann Ross BENBOW, DAVIDSON & MARTIN P.C 309 Davie Avenue Statesville, NC 28677 704-871-9000 2570141 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Joshua Mark Beard has qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jeffrey Mark Beard, deceased, of Iredell County,

{ The Mecklenburg Times } 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 11th day of April, 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 9th day of January, 2024.

Joshua Mark Beard c/o Crisp Cherry McCraw PLLC 615 S. College Street, Suite 1430 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 332.0202 2569238 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 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

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILYIREDELL

CIVIL SUITS NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 23-CVS-2691 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF IREDELL CHRISTINE L. LANGENFELD and JOLYN C. LANGENFELD, Plaintiffs, v.

NICKOLIS R. JEFFERSON, BUDGET TRUCK RENTAL, LLC., FRED D. WILLIAMS and BEST PRICE MOVERS, LLC. Defendants.

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against the above-named defendants has been filed in the above action.

The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Plaintiffs are seeking a judgment in an amount in excess of $25,000.00 for the personal injuries and damages sustained in an automobile accident on July 27, 2022, grounded in negligence, in violation of N.C.G.S. § 20-140 and N.C.G.S. § 20-141, and that the Plaintiffs have and recover their reasonable attorney’s fees to the extent the law allows and costs.

You, NICKO LIS R. JEFFERSON, are required to make defense to such pleading no later than February 25, 2024, which is 40 days from the first date of the publication of this notice. Upon failure to file or serve a pleading by such, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

WEAVER, BENNETT & BLAND, P.A. 196 North Trade Street Matthews, North Carolina 28105 Telephone (704) 844-1400 Facsimile (704) 845-1503 dsherman@wbbatty.com /s/ David B. Sherman, Jr David B. Sherman, Jr. [47153] Counsel for Plaintiffs 2572434 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

REAL ESTATE - UNION

TRUSTEE SALES AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE 22-SP-0388 Under and by virtue of the authority of the North Carolina statutes, the applicable declarations and/or restrictions filed of record, and Claim of Lien filed by WOODBRIDGE AT STALLINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (hereinafter “the Association”) recorded on 10/22/2021 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Union County, North Carolina, in docket # 21-M-623, and because of the owner’s default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Claim of Lien, pursuant to demand of the Petitioner, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder the property therein described, to wit: BEING all of Lot 20, Woodbridge Subdivision, Map 2, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet I, File No. 24-25, Union County, North Carolina Public Registry.

Address of Property: 4226 Lawrence Daniel Drive Matthews North Carolina 28104 Present Record Owner(s): COLLIN T. GROOMS and ASHLEY L. COOK The terms of the sale are that the real property described above will be sold to the highest bidder and that the undersigned shall require the successful bidder at the sale to immediately tender certified funds not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750). 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, Substitute Trustee, Attorney, Agent nor the holder of the Lien 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, superior or prior liens and special assessments, any transfer tax in association with the foreclosure and the tax of forty-five cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) with a minimum tax of $10.00 and a maximum of $500.00 as required

by N.C.G.S. 7A-308 (a)(l). The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

The following disclosure are made in compliance with N.C.G.S. §42-45.2 and 45-21.16A(b).

Any tenant who resides in residential real property that is being sold in foreclosure proceeding under Article 2A of Chapter 45 of the General Statutes and continuing less than 15 rental units pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may terminate the rental agreement for the dwelling unit after receiving notice pursuant to G.S 45-21.17(4) by providing the landlord with a written notice of termination to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days after the date of the notice of sale. Upon termination of a rental agreement under this section, the tenant is liable for the rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination payable at the time that would have been required by the terms of the rental agreement. The tenant is not liable for any other rent or damages due only to the early termination of the tenancy.

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S.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.

Date and Hour of Sale: January 25, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. NOON Place of Sale: In the Usual and customary place at the County Courthouse designated for Public Sales, Union County Courthouse Date of this Notice: December 27, 2023 KIRK PALMER & THIGPEN, P.A.

Trustee BY: Benjamin C. Karb, (NCSB # 39802) 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28204 Telephone: (704)332-8000 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 2569227 1/16, 1/23

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 000235 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Harold B Epstein, deceased.

This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of April, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 16th day of January, 2024.

Executor - Administrator: Julie L Smith 9320 Providence Rd S, Waxhaw, NC 28173 2570649 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 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 001419 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Geraldine Rowell Wilson, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of April, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 16th day of January, 2024.

Executor - Administrator: Patricia Wilson 3904 Price Short Cut Road, Monroe, NC 28110 2570648 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 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 000879 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Jean M Marze, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 16th day of April, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 16th day of January, 2024.

Executor - Administrator: Renee M Mosier 6222 Bridgepost Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215 2572647 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #23 E 1295 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Raymond Bernard Meyer

A/K /A Raymond B. Meyer, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 19th day of April, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 19th day of January, 2024.

Executor - Administrator: Ilse K. Meyer a/k/a Ilse Kolbergs Meyer 2413 Winding Oaks Trail, Waxhaw, NC 28173 2572607 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard of Superior Court of Union County, as Executor of the Estate of Stephanie Marie Cripe, deceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of April, 2024, or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of January, 2024.

Lisa Marie Duncan, co-Executrix Lauren-Ashley Michelle Duncan, co-Executrix c/o James J. Harrington Post Office Box 1063 Monroe, NC 28111 2570641 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION FILE NO: 24 E 36 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Having qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard of Superior Court of Union County, as Executor of the Estate of Herbert Lee Hartis, deceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 15th day of April, 2024, or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate please make immediate payment.

This the 16th day of January, 2024.

Nellie T. Hartis, Executrix c/o James J. Harrington Post Office Box 1063 Monroe, NC 28111 2572414 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 EXECUTOR ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE #2021 E 001399 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Nutricia Ann Rushing, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd day of April, 2023 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 2nd day of January, 2024.

Executor - Administrator: Leroy L Reid 105 E Martin St, Unit 1041, Wadesboro, NC 28170 2568312 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 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 000956 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Gladys Keller, Gladys Eleanor Keller, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 26th 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 26th day of December, 2023.

Executor - Administrator: Nicole Kral

{ The Mecklenburg Times } 724 Waterscape Court, Rock Hill, SC 29730 2566674 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 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 001144 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Alekadr Igorvich Shishko, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of April, 2023 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 9th day of January, 2024.

Executor - Administrator: Katsiargna Shishko 5307 Goldmine Rd., Monroe, NC 28110 2569231 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 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 001316 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Frank Rodney Wallace, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 2nd 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Executor - Administrator: Michelle Smith 1008 Yellow Bee Rd., Indian Trail, NC 28079 2565845 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 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 001424 Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Sylvia Hawkins, Sylvia Loftis

Hawkins, deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of April, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 9th day of January, 2024.

Executor - Administrator: Virginia Hawkins Marshall 15812 Lawyers Rd, Matthews, NC 28104 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 2569861 EXECUTOR - ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE #23E1371 Teresa Ann Polk, Having duly qualified before the Honorable Wendy Maynard, Clerk of Superior Court of Union County, as personal representative for the Estate of Phyllis Deese Griffin, Deceased. This is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of April, 2024 or the same will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

This 9th day of January, 2024.

Attorney:

Robert D. Palmer, PLLC 614 West Main Street PO Box 489 Marshville, NC 281032569061 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Date of Death: 10/18/2023 Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Marilyn Marie Fainter, deceased, late of Union 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 2nd day of April, 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 2nd day of January, 2023 Leslie Fainter, Jr. a/k/a Leslie Lee Fainter, Jr., Executor File #23-E-1353, Union County 2568246 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of BARBARA ANN ROSSI, deceased, late of Union County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Public Notice them, duly verified, to the undersigned at 344 West John Street, Matthews, NC 28105, on or before April 2, 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 2nd day of January, 2024.

Matthew Rossi, Executor of the Estate of BARBARA ANN ROSSI, Union File No. 23E1404, c/o Garrity & Gossage, LLP, 344 West John Street, Matthews, NC 28105.

2568272 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Personal Representative of the Estate of MARIE THERESA SOLER late of 2709 Mendelson Court, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina 28110, the undersigned does hereby notify all the persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at 2709 Mendelson Court, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina 28110, on or before the 2nd day of April, 2024, or this Notice will be pleased in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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This the 26th day of December, 2023.

Ricardo Soler Executor of the Estate of Marie Theresa Soler Wesley F. Faulk Attorney for the Estate of Maroe Theresa Soler 309 Post Office Drive Indian Trail, NC 28079 2566667 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF JAMES MARVIN HELMS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23 E 1397 All persons, firms, and corporations having claims against James Marvin Helms, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Helen B Plowman, on or before Monday, April 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Executor.

Lisanne Mangum Plyler, Long & Corigliano, LLP Post Office Box 7 Monroe, NC 28111 Helen B. Plowman 6705 Potters Road Matthews, NC 28104 2568166 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

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