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The Rundown

Hollinshead resigns from school board after 5-count indictment

A federal grand jury in Charleston this week returned a five-count indictment that accused former Charleston County School District trustee Kevin D. Hollinshead, 64, of North Charleston of bribery as well as four counts of fraud, three of which are related to COVID relief loans.

Hollinshead, who resigned March 17 after the indictment, said in a brief text to the Charleston City Paper that he was being represented by a public defender and another lawyer.

“As alleged, Hollinshead used his position and influence as a school board member for personal gain,” U.S. District Attorney Bryan Stirling said in a press release.

For a longer version of this story, go to CharlestonCityPaper.com.

—Skyler Baldwin

“This week is Sunshine Week, designated as an opportunity to remind the public of the importance of government transparency and the work journalists perform day in and day out to shine light on what might otherwise be done in the cloak of darkness. It is a time to remind the public that journalists do this to serve you, to keep you informed and to hold officials accountable to you.”

—Former S.C. Press Association President Richard Whiting

86 cents

The average per gallon increase in South Carolina gas prices as of March 18 since the start of the war in Iran. Nationwide, the average price of a gallon of gas climbed nearly a dollar, representing the second-largest fourweek increase in the last 30 years, according to The New York Times. The only bigger jump came after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Source: AAA.

The City of Charleston pays $600,000 a year for almost 20,000 square feet of office space at 200 Meeting St.

City spending six figures for largely unused office space

By Skyler Baldwin

The noise has gotten so bad at a floor of city-rented downtown space that employees are wearing noise-canceling-headphones designed for use on airport runways. And it still isn’t enough.

Even worse, the space has been so cold at times that staff members needed blankets or coats to keep warm.

“Do not hesitate to step outside and take a walk when the noise becomes overwhelming,” City of Charleston Chief of Staff Elizabeth Dieck wrote in an October 2025 email obtained by the Charleston City Paper It was addressed to city staffers working in the loud office space under renovation.

“We are lucky to work in such a beautiful city — use it to reset when needed.”

Since July, the city of Charleston has been paying $50,000 a month to rent more than 19,000 square feet of third-floor office space at 200 Meeting St., according to a finalized May 5, 2025, lease agreement obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. As of this week on any given day, only about 15 people work in the rented offices. The other 60 or so people have found space elsewhere.

Forced to move

The city of Charleston was forced to rent the space last year for seven front-facing departments after it had to move them out of its space at 75 Calhoun Street. Why? Because the city had to let the Charleston County School District have all of the city’s office space there to get the district to agree to approve a new tax-increment finance dis-

trict deal to redevelop Union Pier.

So the city had to shift employees, finding lots of space at the cold Meeting Street building. The cost? More than $600,000 a year for three years. Charleston City Council members unanimously voted in April 2025 to rent the nearly 20,000 square feet of office space on the third floor, starting at $33 per square foot and increasing 3% each year. By the third year, the space would cost $35.01 per square foot, or $53,976.67 per month.

Construction issues

But ongoing construction at the space has been a nightmare, driving the majority of staffers out of the office and leaving their desks — and some entire suites — mostly vacant.

“This office has no business being open,” said one staff member familiar with the situation who asked not to be identified. (The staff member will be referred to as Rita to ensure anonymity.)

At best, an estimated 80% of staffers are not in the space. That’s the equivalent of about $40,000 per month potentially going to waste.

The city’s spokesman, Deja Knight McMillan, did not answer direct questions about how much the city currently pays for the space, instead referring to the Freedom of Information Act request regarding the lease contract.

‘A courtesy’

McMillan said staff members at 200 Meeting St. were offered alternative working spaces if the construction was too large of a disruption.

“As a courtesy during construction, the city offered employees flexibility to work from alternate office locations,” she wrote the City Paper in an email. “A limited number have chosen to do so. The building remains operational, and other tenants continue normal staffing levels.”

Rita confirmed that employees were given the option to work in alternative locations, but they were “strongly encouraged” to stay put. She did not offer further details on what that meant.

Some staffers took the deal anyway, with some offices operating out of the Entrepreneurial Resource Center on Hanover Street. Others, specifically the Office of Cultural Affairs, works from office space on Cannon Street. Human Resources has reportedly moved to the Gaillard Center. Only two departments, the Liveability Division and Tourism Division, are reportedly fully operating in the office space. The Economic and Neighborhood Services, Process and Service Improvement Division and Office of Internal Auditing are apparently scattered around the city in different city office spaces.

The City Paper contacted three members of city council to discuss the space. None said they had heard anything notable about the space at 200 Meeting St., including Mike Seekings, whose district includes the building.

Smelly, cold and loud

Rita said employees at the Meeting Street space had no idea how bad things were going to be when they first moved in.

Noise and discomfort

IAAM welcomes home controversial images relinquished by Harvard

By Maura Hogan

Images of seven enslaved individuals were officially welcomed home March 11 to South Carolina, the place where the historically significant daguerreotypes were originally created in 1850.

The 15 daguerreotypes, believed to be the earliest known photographs of enslaved people in the United States, are now under the stewardship of the International African American Museum (IAAM).

“Renty. Delia. Jack. Drana. Jem. Alfred. Fassena,” said IAAM President and CEO Tonya Matthews in remarks at an event that included the media and who were operative in vouchsafing the transfer of the images from Harvard University.

Among those in attendance was Connecticut resident Tamara Lanier, a descendant of Renty and his daughter Delia. Lanier initiated and persisted for more than two decades to gain possession of the images, by way of the lawsuit Lanier v. President and Fellows of Harvard College.

After initially contacting Harvard in 2017, Lanier sued the institution in 2019. In 2025, a settlement was reached, with Harvard agreeing to transfer all 15 daguerreotypes to IAAM.

“My ancestors now have a new home,” said Lanier, who was joined at the event, by co-counsels Josh Koskoff and Ben Crump, who took the case in spite of the daunting challenge given a formidably long lapse of the statute of limitations.

“My soul is at peace here in the

Office space

“When we initially came over, there was no construction happening on the third floor other than the little bit they did for the offices we were moving into,” Rita said. “It wasn’t until late September that the construction started full blast. Now it’s to the point that we get an email every Monday detailing what construction activities are going on and how loud it is anticipated to be. It’s never accurate.”

Since construction started, employees complained about foul smells, low temperatures and, of course, the noise.

“We are in the process of tackling air quality and temperature issues,” Dieck wrote in the October email. “An HVAC technician was in the building yesterday and reset thermostats that were stuck at 65°. We know that working in coats and under blankets is not acceptable, so this remains a top priority.”

International African American Museum,” said Crump, a civil rights attorney based in Washington, D.C.

The museum characterized the arrival of the images as both a homecoming, with the images returning to their state of origin, as well as a homegoing, referring to the Gullah funeral ceremony for the departed’s return to Africa and the afterlife.

That final resting place comes more than 175 years after the images were created. At the direction of Harvard natural scientist Louis Agassiz, photographer Joseph T. Zealy in Columbia forcibly took images of his subjects disrobed and posed in a manner that stripped them of their dignity.

The goal, Matthews said, was “to gather evidence to prove racist pseudoscientific theories and Black peoples were descended from an inferior branch of the human race.” Since then, they have spent much of that time stored away in the archives of Harvard’s Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology.

Now under the stewardship of IAAM, which also assisted in linking Lanier’s genealogical ancestry to both Renty and Delia via its Center for Family History, the daguerreotypes will be reframed as portraits honoring the lives and the humanity of the individuals they depict.

“This is not just about repatriations. It’s also about reparations,” Matthews said, noting that it was historic, not only in what it sought, but what it represents, “a moral reckoning, a landmark reparations lawsuit that dares to command redress for a centu-

Six months later, HVAC issues are still ongoing, according to a second email obtained by the City Paper. Rita said that until late February, employees used space heaters, blankets and electric seat warmers to stay comfortable. In February, employees received an email alerting them that “brown/black debris has been falling from the vents.” It was reportedly duct liner.

A Feb. 6 email to employees includes a schedule for construction projects, planned power outages and more. At the top of the page, however, is a reminder that all dates are subject to change, “... so don’t write any dates down in permanent marker,” with a laughing emoji. Employees also were advised they would be provided with battery-powered lighting to navigate the parking garage during the power outages.

According to Rita, there is no clear timeline on when the construction will be finished.

“They keep saying three months, then

ries-old wrong.”

Due to the rarity and fragility of the original daguerreotypes, which are made from silver-plated copper sheets, they will be preserved under strict conservation standards. High-quality reproductions will be used for exhibition and public viewing interpretation.

“When you visit and explore here, you are embraced by two understandings. First is that this story of slavery and enslavement is neither the beginning or the end of the African American journey, it’s in the middle,” said Matthews of the museum’s power of place.

“And second, you will begin to understand the extraordinary ability of African Americans and African American stories to simultaneously hold the sensations of trauma and joy.”

it’s three more months,” she said. “We’ve had fire alarms go off on three different occasions, and we had to evacuate due to the construction.”

Front-facing departments

A former city employee told the Charleston City Paper that he first realized there was a problem when he couldn’t get through to the city’s Human Resources department. Phone calls went unanswered for weeks.

Rita said conditions make it difficult to work with the public, even for those that are still at the physical location.

“You can’t get into the office without calling us first,” she said. “We will come out and meet you to bring you in. But you are discouraged from coming to the office. This is not how it used to be. … We should have never been moved to this building”

Rita described previous years working for the city as fun, if not routine. But now, it’s just chaotic.

Charleston police on March 14 arrested Arthur R. Traynor III of Tacoma Park, Maryland, who is a former Biden administration appointee to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, for third-degree assault and battery and disorderly conduct. According to a police report, Traynor allegedly drunkenly punched an Illinois man in the face shortly before the closing of Bangkok Lounge for getting between him and a security employee. Traynor reportedly told the man to “mind your business” with a racist slur and called officers “multiple derogatory names,” police said. After booking, Traynor, who had a blackened eye, was released March 14 from the Al Cannon Detention Center.

Dead giveaway

Mount Pleasant police on March 7 stopped to question a man trying to find a ride home on the side of Ben Sawyer Boulevard. While chatting, the man reportedly said he didn’t “know anything about the marijuana.” What marijuana, you ask? Well the marijuana he had in his pocket that he was offering to strangers in exchange for a ride. Yeah, he was arrested.

Guess we were wrong

A North Charleston couple wearing tie-dyed shirts on March 7 reportedly stole two bottles of medicine from a Dorchester Road grocery store before getting away in a white Jeep. The investigation is still underway. Huh, we thought the hippies didn’t like Big Pharma … or Jeeps.

By Skyler Baldwin

by Steve Stegelin

From reports filed with police departments between March 4 and March 14.

Scraps saving the planet: How CofC is reimagining food waste

By Alyssa McDowell

While some people push broccoli around their plates, wondering if it would be so bad to just toss it, the College of Charleston is working to reduce the very thing they’re debating: food waste.

The college last year sent 410,360 lbs of organic waste to be composted through a partnership with Denali, a company dedicated to food usage solutions. The effort offset the equivalent of 60.3 metric tons of carbon dioxide.

Denali’s work with the college centers around collecting unused food — from scraps never used in the kitchen to half-eaten sandwiches tossed by students. The food is separated from its packaging, leaving plastic to be recycled when possible and organic material to be transformed into compost, animal feed, mulch and bioenergy.

“I have not seen a college that is as passionate and has as detailed of a program around food recycling,” said Nancy St. Pierre, senior director of public affairs at Denali.

In 2024, Denali recycled 2 billion pounds of food waste, the equivalent of more than 350,000 semi-trailers. All totaled, the company recycled 14 billion pounds of organic materials.

The end products often stay close to home. CofC’s scraps are sent to the Bees Ferry Compost Facility in Charleston, where landscapers, gardeners and residents can purchase nutrient-rich compost, helping to fulfill a broader sustainability goal on campus.

“It’s great that we can be innovative in our own way and show students what a sustainable community looks like.” Nicole Killen, associate director of Student Engagement at the Center for Sustainable Development at CofC said. “We have a goal to be zero waste by 2035.”

The push comes as food waste remains a massive national issue. According to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, over one-third of food is never eaten, costing each American consumer about $728 per year.

To help students participate in reducing

that waste, the college offers sustainability funding through the Cougar Changemaker Grant. Last year, the grant helped launch an official Charleston Composts residential food scrap drop site on campus as part of a larger Lowcountry initiative.

There are dozens of other residential composting drop sites available throughout the Lowcountry where community members can contribute their food scraps. Those scraps collected are turned into nutrient-rich compost that can be purchased locally. CofC even uses said compost on campus grounds.

“It’s about accessibility. It gives students an easy way to be sustainable,” said Katie Doherty, CofC’szero waste manager. She also noted that most students live in residential halls or apartments where at-home composting isn’t feasible. With CofC’s help, students can save their scraps and take them to drop-off locations when they’re ready.

The impact of composting goes beyond simply reducing trash.

Soil is the key to the future of food production. Data from the United Nations shows that of the 18 nutrients essential to plant growth, 15 come from soil — but only if the soil is healthy. Overuse of pesticides, heavy machinery and other harmful farming practices can significantly degrade soil quality and harm biodiversity.

For composting advocates like Thomas McQuillen, vice president of client strategy at Denali, unused food can help restore what’s been lost. Organic matter becomes nutrient-rich compost that feeds the soil that ultimately feeds us. The cycle is contingent on human action.

“We have it in our hands, and we’re sending it to landfills,” McQuillen said.

His passion for sustainability started early. At 13, he worked in green bean fields, hunched over bushes to individually pick each bean — a job that shaped how he thinks about food. Every scrap, down to the broccoli left on a plate, counts.

“I’ll never waste a green bean. I don’t put one on my plate unless I intend to eat it,” he said.

Tax cuts, growth, culture dominate first half of session

By Jack O’Toole, Statehouse bureau

With week 10 of the 2026 legislative session in the books, the annual five-month dash to do the state’s business is just over half-done.

And so far, much of the action saw lawmakers dealing with tax cuts, growing pains and (yet again) culture wars. Here’s a midsession update of what’s been happening.

Follow the money

In any given legislative session, a lawmaker’s primary duty is to pass a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year. But with three major tax cut bills moving alongside the budget-writing process, legislators say taxing and spending is more in flux at the midpoint of the session than it has been in years.

“At this point, you’ve got three pieces of tax legislation, all unresolved,” Beaufort Republican Sen. Tom Davis told Statehouse Report recently. “And so that makes for a very complex, confusing process, with a lot of different moving parts that have to happen in sync.”

Last week, the S.C. House passed a $15.4 billion budget bill (H. 5126) that features a modest cut in the state’s top tax rate, teacher pay raises and about half of the $1 billion that Gov. Henry McMaster requested for roads and bridges. But three additional tax cuts have been approved by one or both chambers: a $250 million property tax cut for seniors (S. 768), a $300 million tax cut that mirrors President Donald Trump’s federal exemptions for tips and overtime pay (H. 3368), and a steeper top-rate cut that doubles the price tag to $309 million (H. 4216). Now, the S.C. Senate will have to try to reconcile everything as it works through its own budget process.

Growing pains

After five years of explosive growth compared to the rest of the country, South Carolinians are telling lawmakers they need relief from traffic jams, overburdened local water and sewer systems, and industries that are putting unprecedented strains on the state’s natural resources and power grid.

To address those growing pains, both chambers have bills that reform the way the S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) does business. The House measure (H. 5071), still in committee, includes making the head of SCDOT

a gubernatorial appointment, pushing counties to pay for maintenance of nonessential state roads and raising electric vehicle fees. The Senate bill (S. 831), set for debate soon, would expand SCDOT’s authority to toll roads, encourage publicprivate partnerships and increase state oversight of county transportation committees. With similar approaches but different specifics, expect the bodies to work out their differences late in the session.

Also on tap in the weeks ahead are concurrency bills (S. 227, H. 4050) — that is, legislation authorizing local governments to slow down development until infrastructure catches up — and a bill putting stiff new regulations on the massive data centers (S. 867) that have been springing up across the state, including restrictions on their water and power usage.

Other issues

Heading into the session, GOP leaders in the House and Senate pledged to change the way state judges are chosen, toughen penalties for certain classes of crimes and reform the state’s juvenile justice system. In February, the House passed a bill (H. 4755) giving the governor the authority to nominate all 12 members of the panel that selects state judges subject to Senate confirmation, while banning lawmakers from sitting on the body. The legislation is currently awaiting action in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

On the criminal justice front, the Senate unanimously passed a bill (S. 52) in February that would strengthen the state’s DUI laws, imposing stiffer penalties on intoxicated drivers and pushing suspects to submit to breath and blood testing.

Also getting attention are bills that would reclassify abortion pills as controlled substances similar to Valium and Xanax (H. 4760), rename state roads in honor of President Trump (H. 4982) and slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk (H. 4573, H. 5000), and require schools to force children to use the bathroom indicated on their birth certificate (H. 4756) and post the Ten Commandments (H. 4762).

Charleston Democratic Sen. Ed Sutton was dismissive of what he described as the House’s “election year politics.”

“They’re sending us all sorts of crap right now,” Sutton told Statehouse Report last week. “So I’m sure we’ll have to deal with those items somehow during the closing weeks of the session.”

Investigate Weaver’s homeschool vouchers but hold lawmakers accountable, too

t’s not every day you catch a South Carolina superintendent of education trying to wriggle out from under tough questions by deploying what amounts to an old Brady Bunch bit.

“No, you didn’t say I couldn’t drive any car,” a triumphant Brady boy tells his angry, and improbably coiffed, parents in one episode of the 1970s-era sitcom. “You said I couldn’t drive our car. Those were your exact words.”

Yeah, we know. Nobody ever mistook the Brady dining room for the Algonquin Roundtable.

Still, it was considerably more amusing than Superintendent Ellen Weaver’s recent attempt to use the same “exact words” gambit to defend her office’s decision to hand school voucher money over to homeschooling parents.

Yes, Weaver explained to a panel of angry and increasingly incredulous state senators, the voucher statute did, in fact, explicitly prohibit vouchers for students in any of the state’s three legally sanctioned homeschooling programs.

But it didn’t say anything at all about homeschoolers who were not in one of those programs.

See, Senator? Not any car. Our car. Q.E.D.

Of course, it’s tempting to make Weaver the lone bad actor in this way, way off-Broadway Brady reboot. After all, it’s not like playing Twister with the English language is a new thing for the superintendent.

Besides, the furious senators were right on the merits. As Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey, R-Edgefield, noted during the hearing, Weaver’s job was to execute the law faithfully — not to play billboard lawyer on behalf of the parents trying to find a way around it.

So yes, the senators who’ve called for a Legislative Audit

Council investigation to get to the bottom of this mess are right. And their colleagues should join them in approving one without delay.

But let’s not let legislators completely off the hook here. Because the sitcom-level sophistry on this issue didn’t start with Weaver’s word games. Rather, it started when lawmakers decided to do some lexical gymnastics of their own to get around the state constitution’s plain-language ban on private school vouchers — and two S.C. Supreme Court rulings striking down previous voucher plans.

“No money shall be paid from public funds nor shall the credit of the State or any of its political subdivisions be used for the direct benefit of any religious or other private educational institution,” the constitution reads.

Pretty clear, right? But instead of asking the voters for a constitutional amendment to change that language at the ballot box, which might have been a hard sell, pro-voucher lawmakers decided to try to thread the constitutional needle with word games instead.

That’s why, under the latest voucher law, the money bounces around a Rube Goldberg-style contraption of funding streams and trusts and parent-directed accounts before finally landing in the private school’s hands — somehow making the benefit, lawmakers insist, “indirect.”

See, Justices? Not any car. Our car.

Who knows? Maybe the Supreme Court will buy it this time, if the law is challenged again. But when you’re playing those kinds of word games yourself, you can’t really expect the rest of us to be shocked — shocked! — when the education superintendent schools you on the rules of your own game.

CHARLESTON CHECKLIST

We encourage community leaders to act on these audacious priorities:

1. Deal with the water. Build a strong resiliency plan to harden infrastructure and make smart climate change decisions about development, roads and quality of life.

2. Fix roads, traffic. Repair and improve roads and reduce traffic. Speed up alternatives, including more public transportation.

3. Be smarter about education. Inject new energy into the broken Charleston County school board by focusing on kids, not national mantras.

4. Conduct public business in public. B e transparent in public business. Stop the secrecy.

5. Invest in quality of life. Build more parks. Have more festivals. Invest in infrastructure that promotes a broad sense of community.

6. Engage in real racial conciliation. If we embark on more conversations and actions on racial reconciliation, our community will strengthen and grow.

7. Develop fewer hotels, more affordable housing. Make Charleston a more affordable place to live for everyone.

8. Develop Union Pier at scale. Let’s not put ship-sized buildings on the coveted Union Pier property downtown. Instead, make what comes appropriate.

9. Build and follow a 50-year plan. Plan for the county’s long-term future and follow the plan.

10. Pay people more. Pay a living wage. Push South Carolina lawmakers to set a real minimum wage.

ATTORNEY

GARY A. LING

Instead of lowering income tax, dump sales tax exemptions

By Andy Brack

The unhealthy obsession among Republicans in the state legislature to cut income taxes is bad tax policy.

From a strategic perspective, it’s unbalanced in the tax structure to diminish the role of income taxes in the revenue stream that the state of South Carolina collects to pay for things like education, roads, health care, green space and government services that civilize our lives.

From an economic perspective, it’s unfair, too. Cutting income taxes for those on the rich end of the income scale means that people who pay a larger share in taxes on sales – poorer and working class South Carolinians — will pick up a larger share of the total tax burden.

For years, South Carolina had a fairly balanced three-legged stool of taxes that generated state revenues through a blend of property, sales and income taxes. There were some fees, but they weren’t a huge chunk of revenue.

But since Republicans took control of the General Assembly in the early 2000s, there’s been a slow burn to cut, cut, cut. First went revenues on personal property taxes in a tax shift that raised sales taxes to cut taxes for property owners (i.e. those with more means). As that third leg of the stool (property taxes) started withering, lawmakers grew a new third leg by raising lots of fees for services, increasing prices on everything from professional licenses to drivers’ licenses.

And now comes the GOP obsession with cutting income taxes. It was designed originally as tax to cost richer people more to balance the regressive burden of sales taxes that hit the poor harder

Narrowing the base is risky because it assumes (and you know what happens if you do that) that growth will continue

Twenty years ago, a think tank I ran called the Center for a Better South published a policy book on how legislatures in the South could do better to make taxes fairer.

One of the principles in the book was for legislatures to broaden their sales tax base: “Each Southern state should abolish sales tax holidays and review sales tax exemptions to eliminate those that don’t meet contemporary needs.”

South Carolina lawmakers, however, have taken the path to narrow the income tax base. That might be good for election-year politics, but from a tax structure standpoint, narrowing the base is risky because it assumes (and you know what happens if you do that) that growth will continue. And if it doesn’t? Surpluses go away. And a revenue crisis ensues.

To boost tax fairness, lawmakers shouldn’t fiddle with income taxes, leaving it as a counterbalance to regressive sales taxes. But lawmakers could reduce the burden of sales tax on poorer South Carolina by reducing the sales tax rates. How? By dramatically curbing specialinterest sales tax exemptions that lobbyists and interest groups have gotten from the legislature.

Just two years ago, South Carolina lost an estimated $4 billion annually in sales tax revenue because it exempted so many things from the tax. But by getting rid of exemptions and keeping the income tax the same, state lawmakers could actually make a policy decision to lower the sales tax rate, which would help regular people. (The loss in South Carolina from exemptions has tripled in 20 years – in 2007, the exemption revenue loss was $1.34 billion.)

Bottom line: When you read about the GOP slapping itself on the back for cutting income taxes, realize what it really means: they’re celebrating giving their well-to-do buddies another tax break at the expense of the regular taxpayer.

It also means they’re unwilling to do the work to improve tax fairness by reining in billions of special-interest sales tax exemptions like those above that could go a long way to cutting the overall sales tax rate and make the tax code fairer to all – regardless of what they do about income taxes.

Andy Brack is editor and publisher of Charleston City Paper. Have a comment? Send to: feedback@ charleston citypaper.com.

What To Do

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WEEKENDS

Gaslight at PURE

A locked attic. Footsteps in the dead of night. A gaslight that flickers just long enough to make you doubt your own eyes. As Bella’s marriage to Jack turns from dream to trap, she is pulled into a terrifying spiral of manipulation and menace in this Victorian thriller that inspired 2022’s word of the year: “gaslight.” See the exciting play, by Steven Dietz and directed by Rodney Lee Rogers at PURE Theatre.

Weekends through March 28. Show times vary. Tickets start at $43. PURE Theatre. 134 Cannon St. puretheatre.org/ gaslight

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ALL WEEK

S.C. Sweep

PalmettoPride is launching the 2026 S.C. Sweep this Saturday, aiming to take action against litter and help keep the area beautiful. Families, schools, businesses, groups and individuals are encouraged to join the campaign to help clean up. More than 100 cleanups are expected across the state. Find local opportunities in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties online.

March 21 through March 29. Free. Locations vary. PalmettoPride. palmettopride.org

SATURDAY

Winter Farmers Market

Coastal Coffee Roasters’ Winter Farmers Market opens every Saturday morning during the chilly months. Check out wares from return vendors such as Costas Farms, Sunny Cedars Farms, Laila’s Lowcountry Sourdough and more. Don’t forget to check out any new additions at every week’s market. As always, everything at the market is farmed or made locally.

March 21. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to attend. Coastal Coffee Roasters. 108 E. 3rd St. Summerville. coastalcoffeeroasters.com

SATURDAY

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Duckworth Gallery grand opening

Duckworth Gallery on Meeting Street is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday evening with the inaugural exhibition, Synchronicity, featuring landscape photography, abstract urban photography and paintings by artist John Duckworth. Guests are invited to meet the artist, explore the gallery’s debut exhibition and participate in a special giveaway.

March 21. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Duckworth Gallery. 120 Meeting St. Downtown. duckworth.gallery

THURSDAY

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Gator tales

Head out to the Caw Caw Interpretive Center in search of alligators to separate fact from fiction and learn why these large reptiles carry the special title of “keystone species.” Learn about fascinating behaviors and features and how to keep yourself and alligators safe. Trails are natural surfaces and flat, and benches are located along the program route for short rests.

March 26. 10 a.m. to noon. $12/person. Caw Caw Interpretive Center. 5200 Savannah Highway. Ravenel. ccprc.com/53/caw-caw-interpretive-center

Cafeteria culture

Today’s school lunches aren’t the sloppy joes of yore

By Becky Lacey

School lunch is not what it used to be. The old days of fish sticks and rectangular pizza are gone. What students eat in schools in 2026 is much different than when their parents were growing up.

At Charleston County public schools, students might enjoy dishes like chicken and waffles, beef and cheese burritos, hot dogs and orange chicken. At one private school, choices range from teriyaki chicken to Greek gyros and from Lowcountry boil to Asian steamed dumplings.

“I am guaranteed to like something every day at lunch,” said Makena Bergren, a Porter-Gaud senior and member of the private school’s dining committee. “The variety is what makes it so appealing.”

Meal planning today doesn’t just involve ordering ingredients and preparing them. The Charleston Country School District (CCSD) has a registered dietitian and a nutrition services team. Porter-Gaud has an executive chef and a food service director. These professionals are weighing

in on everything from balanced meals to dietary restrictions.

Certified S.C. Cafeteria

In early February 2026, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture announced the Certified S.C. Cafeteria program in which schools are reimbursed for vegetables, fruits, grains and honey produced in-state. Created with $1 million in annual funding from the state’s General Assembly, incentives are also offered for schools that source the highest percentage of local food. Sixty-seven of South Carolina’s public school districts and schools have signed up for the first year of the program. According to the Department of Agriculture, the program includes 874 school cafeterias across

the state serving 538,066 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

“Our state’s farmers grow so many fresh healthy foods, but supply chains and red tape have sometimes made it difficult for schools to buy local food,” S.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers said last month when kicking off the program in Greenville. “By creating the Certified SC Cafeteria program, we’re investing in our children’s future and increasing economic opportunity for South Carolina.”

Feeding more than 50,000 students

The Certified S.C. Cafeteria program is already having an impact on public school students. CCSD is the second-largest school system in the state, and the district serves more than 50,000 students in 85 schools.

“We work through our vendors,” said CCSD Registered Dietitian Megan Funderburk about new products available through the program. “They may be connected with a local farm and have a local warehouse. If we’re interested in a local farmer, we can always see if the vendor would allow them to distribute through their warehouse.”

Early College High School (ECHS) on Columbus Street also qualifies for a program called the Community Eligibility Provision. According to the Education Department, the provision “provides an opportunity for schools and local educational agencies in high poverty areas to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students without the burden of collecting and processing school meal applications for free and reduced-price meals.”

option and an entrée salad.

“We have to offer five components which are essentially the five food groups: a grain, a vegetable, a fruit, meat or a meat alternative and milk,” Funderburk said. “Within those five components, students have to take three for their meal to count as a free meal. One of the components also must be half a cup of fruit or vegetable.”

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When you look at it, these really are, in essence, mini restaurants when you look across the district. There is something for everyone.” —Angela McLaughlin

All food in a CCSD school is prepared on-site and, each day at ECHS, students can pick from a hot meal, cheese or pepperoni pizza, a chicken sandwich, a cold

“What I love about our menu is just how many options we have,” said Angela McLaughlin, executive director of Nutrition Services for CCSD. “When you look at it, these really are, in essence, mini restaurants when you look across the district. There is something for everyone.”

At Stiles Point Elementary School on James Island, a recent lunch included Texas toast grilled cheese along with tomato basil soup. Each day, the hot entrée is the same at all elementary schools across the district and all middle and high schools have the same menu. There are also special holiday meals. For national breakfast week, CCSC will offer local grits from Marsh Hen Mill on Edisto Island.

Dining at a local private school

Porter-Gaud, an independent, co-educational, Episcopal college preparatory school in West Ashley, provides lunch to just over 1,000 students. Lunch, which is included in tuition, includes a traditional hot entrée and a power bowl, a nutrient dense dish with whole grains and roasted and steamed proteins. There is also a salad bar, deli, daily soups, pre-made paninis for upper schoolers, fruit, yogurt and a granola station.

Kelsey Chase is the executive chef at Porter-Gaud, and she typically plans meals six weeks out. Menus vary seasonally and the school uses U.S Foods and Sysco as distributors. Atlanta’s Crown Bakery provides fresh bread weekly and local vegetables and items like grains, cheeses and honey come from Limehouse Produce and Growfood Carolinas.

Like CCSD, Porter-Gaud also works to educate students on where their food comes from. The school provides signage showing which farm the local produce comes from, and vendors are on-site several times to share information with students. Chase also has a dining committee of students that meets monthly, and each year she teaches a college cooking 101 class with the senior class.

Crowd favorite meals at Porter-Gaud are what you might expect: cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches, pizza, chicken tenders, tacos and pulled pork.

“Our goal is to have lunch be a delicious, enjoyable and educational experience,” Chase said. “Our program is chef-driven, and I can’t speak highly enough of the amazing team that makes each lunch happen.”

Chase said she also plans special meals for holidays. She served corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash and fish and chips for St. Patrick’s Day. For Thanksgiving, there is a big turkey dinner before everyone goes out on break. The school also celebrates national food holidays.

“Porter-Gaud offers an array of daily options, leaving students excited as they head into lunch,” Harry Goldberg, PorterGaud senior and dining committee member said. “I take pride in knowing every meal is healthy and powers me through my classes throughout the school day.”

Cuisine

A taste of Afghanistan in the Lowcountry

By Becky Lacey

There is often no better way to understand a culture than to experience its cuisine. North Charleston’s Afghan Restaurant and Market, which opened in fall 2025 at 5101 Ashley Phosphate Road, is a testament to this.

The restaurant-market is owned by Fauzia Garner, a native of Kabul, Afghanistan. Garner has been enmeshed in the Charleston culinary scene since 2007, working in restaurants and through her own food truck. Throughout this time, Garner realized Afghan families living in the area did not have a market to buy foods from home. This, and a desire to share the food of Afghanistan with the wider community, was the impetus behind opening the restaurant and market.

A lifetime of preparation

Garner moved to Frankfurt, Germany, from Kabul when she was 16. After high school, she started working as a server at a hotel restaurant while also catering with her mother.

“I learned everything from my mom,” Garner said. “The stuff was a gift from God. The recipes that she taught me. Everything was homemade and that’s what we’re trying to do here at the restaurant.”

During her time in Germany, she met her husband. They relocated to Toms River, N.J., in 1994. Garner went to college in the United States to learn English, and she and her husband moved up and down the east coast several times for his job.

They settled in the Charleston area in 2007, and Garner started catering Afghan food. She built a following through word of mouth and participation in festivals. This led to personal chef gigs and a food truck, Fauzia’s Kitchen, which she ran from 2015 to 2020, all while volunteering on an almost daily basis at a food bank in North Charleston.

A la carte

Going dark

Mount Pleasant’s Annie’s Hot Donuts will close its doors after service on March 22. The business opened in 2017 and the owners shared that the shop is closing as a result of the landlord selling the building.

Prophet Coffee will close in April at 194 Jackson St. after less than six months. The North Charleston location remains open at 4427 Spruill Ave.

What’s new

New Indian: Curry Palace , from the team behind Taste of India, has opened at 652 St. Andrews Blvd., in the former La Bonne Franquette space. Focused on the culinary tradition of northern Indian cuisine, the menu features dishes cooked in a clay fire oven and an excellent lunch deal. The restaurant is open daily except for Tuesdays, and serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. More: currypalacechs.com

The next chapter

Garner looked for a location for Afghan Restaurant and Market for over a year before finding the spot on Ashley Phosphate Road.

“The reason we opened the market was because a lot of Afghan people here don’t have the spices and the rice,” Garner said. “Also, we have a lot of fresh [Halal] meat. People come weekly for fresh meat. People would go all the way to Columbia or Atlanta to buy spices. That was the reason we opened.”

While the Afghan population in Charleston is small, it is close knit and vibrant.

“We have about 20 families here now,” she said. “We had more, but people moved to California and other states. Two families are helping me in the kitchen. One lady comes in the morning to help cook the rice, and one lady comes to cut and marinate the meat and to cut vegetables.”

Afghan food and provisions

While it’s hard to go wrong with the menu at Afghan Restaurant and Market, some highlights include bolani, manto, kaboli palow and the lamb shank. Bolani is a very traditional Afghan dish that can be found with different fillings, from potato

to pumpkin to meat. Manto is a steamed dumpling stuffed with ground beef sauteed with garlic, onion and spices.

Kaboli palow is the national dish of Afghanistan — the only other country that makes it is Uzbekistan — and it has basmati rice, carrot, raisins, almond and cardamom, served with choice of lamb or chicken. Other options at the restaurant include chicken and lamb gyros, kebobs, an excellent stewed eggplant dish and desserts like ferni, a pudding like sweet made with milk, cardamon, corn flour and pistachio. There is also a kid’s menu with a variety of kebabs served with rice and French fries.

Most dishes at Afghan Restaurant and Market are served with yogurt and chakni (chutney) that are both house-made. For the chakni, Garner uses a milder red jalapeno, fresh cilantro, vinegar, salt and water. The only downside to the delicious chutney is that Garner does not yet bottle it to sell in the market.

For those that have not yet had Afghan food, Garner has a clear and welcoming message. “I promise you’re going to like it,” she said. “The food is not spicy; it doesn’t burn your mouth. The spice is not too strong and doesn’t take over the flavor of the food.”

Waterfront dining: The Indigo Road Hospitality Group will open Riva Mare , a rooftop restaurant at Navy Yard Charleston, this summer. Set atop Storehouse Nine overlooking the Cooper River’s working waterfront, Riva Mare’s menu will celebrate coastal Italian cooking with a focus on fresh, local seafood, crudos, whole roasted fish, house-made pestos and rich olive oils. More: rivadelmarechs.com

More waterfront dining: The Crossing , the signature restaurant at The Cooper from Beemok Hospitality Collection, will open on March 30 at 176 Concord St. Led by Executive Chef Nick Dugan, whose work at Sorelle earned a Michelin recommendation, the restaurant will feature a Mediterraneaninspired menu with views of Charleston Harbor. The beverage program is led by Cameron Nadler, formerly of the acclaimed Polo Bar in New York City. More: thecooper.com

What’s happening

In the spotlight: SCETV premiered season 2 of the digital series Now We’re Cookin’ with Chef Lauren Furey on March 17. Eight new episodes will be released for streaming each Tuesday and will be available on the SCETV website and YouTube channel. More: scetv.org —Becky Lacey

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Award-winning comedy about

cancer

to make Charleston debut March 26

By Kevin Young

Film director Tony Benna has spent a lot of time on the festival circuit with his 2025 comedy/documentary André Is An Idiot about, of all things, cancer.

The A24-distributed film has been rolling out to theaters since March 6 with a local premiere at the Terrace Theater slated for March 26.

André Is An Idiot won the Audience Award at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival last year and has garnered many rave reviews with Esquire magazine calling the documentary “Comedy of the Year.”

In a recent interview, Benna said is elated to see the film connect with film festival audiences. And he’s really excited about it going into theaters.

“This is the real test,” said Benna, who lives in Charleston.

The journey began when Benna’s friend, San Francisco ad man André Ricciardi, found out he had stage 4 colon cancer. Upon revealing the diagnosis to his mother, she called him an idiot (hence the title).

Ricciardi’s next move was to reach out to Benna and Lee Einhorn, Ricciardi’s best friend and the eventual executive producer of the film, with the idea of making a comedy about his diagnosis.

Having cut his teeth on skating videos and animated interstitials as a kid before moving onto making short films, advertising and music videos as an adult, Benna was on board with the unorthodox project that would capture his friend’s irreverence and humor — despite the grim subject matter.

“I would have never thought my first film would be about a friend of mine with cancer,” he said.

But to Benna, Ricciardi was one of those rare people you meet.

“He’s such a unique character, such a unique friend. He views the world just differently than anyone else I’ve ever met.”

Charleston animator Trent Shy created stop motion for the documentary

Naturally, one would assume a person would want a film charting their battle with colon cancer to be handled with the gravitas and heavy-handedness that it would deserve, maybe even with a healthy dose of pity.

“André wanted it to be funny. I remember he’d say, ‘If it’s not funny, I don’t want to do this.’ I would show him some edits, and he loved the funny ones, and then I’d show him a dramatic one and he’s like, ‘OK, next!’

“He just kept pushing the humor, which I loved. But for me, it had to really ride that line of comedy and tragedy because that’s what we were experiencing. The film isn’t really about cancer, it’s about André.”

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Fairey returns home for 2 artful events

World-renowned outsider artist and Charleston native Shepard Fairey is the featured guest at two weekend events. At 7 p.m. March 20, he’ll be in conversation with Gibbes President and CEO Alexander Rich at the Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. More: gibbesmuseum.org

From 7 p.m.-midnight March 21, Fairey heads to Beeple Studios at 2325 Regional Parkway for Obey and Resist. More: beeple-studios.xyz

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• March 21 , noon: The Met: Live in HD presents a live broadcast of the acclaimed Metropolitan Opera production of Tristan und Isolde by Richard Wagner, Regal Palmetto Grande Stadium 16, 1319 Theatre Drive, Mount Pleasant. More: bit.ly/ metlivechs

VISUAL ARTS

• March 27-May 16: Redux Contemporary Art Center opens three new exhibitions, featuring local artist Riivo Kruuk, Redux studio artist Melissa Callaway and lightning residents Lauren Ronald and Zach Higgins. Opening reception: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 27. Artist talk with Kruuk, 1 p.m. March 28. 1056 King St. More: reduxstudios.org

MUSIC

• March 21 , 7 p.m.: Bernadette Peters, Charleston Music Hall

• March 21 , 9 p.m.: Recess Party and Winterteeth, Royal American

• March 21 , 9:30 p.m.: What’s Up Chuck , The Windjammer

• March 22 , 6:30 p.m.: Dale and the Zdubs Vs. Sons Of Paradise , with Carolina Reefer, Pour House

• March 24 , 7:30 p.m.: John Legend, Gaillard Center

• March 25, 4 p.m.: Barn Jam with five artists, Awendaw Green

• March 26, 5 p.m.: LowDown Brass Band, Pour House

• March 27, 7 p.m.: Cascades

/All Is Calm/Mindwater, Tin Roof

• March 28 , 6 p.m.: Stop Light Observations, The Windjammer

5 hot area shows for spring

By Vincent Harris

Charleston’s concert calendar is never short on touring acts, but the city’s local musicians are just as worthy of the spotlight.

On any given week, venues like the Royal American and Music Farm are packed with homegrown indie bands, singersongwriters and genre-hopping experimentalists who keep the scene alive between big-ticket shows.

The next few months are no exception, with a steady stream of album releases and stacked local bills filling stages all around town.

If you’re looking for the real pulse of Charleston music, skip the tour bus for a night and catch some of these coming local and regional acts.

MF Indie Night

The Music Farm’s “MF Indie Night” lands April 2 with a four-band bill that leans heavily on the local scene.

Charleston’s Moonkat Daddi brings a genre-blurring mix of hip-hop, rock and spoken-word energy, while Erode the Dream adds a darker alt/grunge edge with atmospheric guitars and bilingual vocals. Emo-leaning outfit Thoroughfare deals in theatrical, anthemic rock, and headlining the night is longtime emo project Rookie of the Year, the touring vehicle for songwriter Ryan Dunson.

“We’re thrilled to host Moonkat Daddi, Erode the Dream, Thoroughfare, and Rookie of the Year at the Music Farm,” said Charles Carmody in a recent interview with the Charleston City Paper. Carmody is the director of the Charleston Music Hall, which shares booking and management teams with the Music Farm.

“We hope to continue hosting great nights of local music,” he added, “and we want to start mixing up genres in one night to reflect Charleston’s diverse local scene.”

During the conversation, Carmody moved from discussing the Music Farm show to Charleston as a whole, summing up the state of local music.

“Charleston has a truly unique and amazing local music scene,” he said. “Not only are you supporting your local music community by coming out to a show, but these bands also freakin’ rock.”

• Doors open at 7:30 p.m. April 2, Music Farm, 32 Ann St., Charleston. Tickets are $15. musicfarm.com

Barn jams

After 15 years, barn jams at Awendaw Green are still going strong. The coming April 15 show will offer a stacked lineup of local and regional talent.

Graham Jacobson kicks things off with his genre-blending indie-pop sounds, followed by the experimental grooves of Love, DEAN and the melodic alt-rock of The Local Chapter Brian K and The Parkway bring their rootsy storytelling and Americana flair, and the evening wraps with Clementine, whose folk-tinged songs showcase sharp lyricism and warm harmonies.

• Doors open at 5 p.m. April 15, Awendaw Green, 4853 N. Highway 17, Awendaw. Tickets are $15.

Other shows

Little Stranger brings a two-night stand to The Windjammer, lighting up the beachside stage with their energetic blend of melodic indie and imaginative grooves on May 15 and May 16. The Philly-born, Charleston-based duo delivers a lively show that’s perfect for soaking up summer vibes right by the water.

• Doors open at 7 p.m. May 15 and 6 p.m. May 16, The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms. Tickets are $35 in advance and $44 at the door. Two-day tickets are $65. thewindjammer.com

The Refinery hosts the Blue Dogs Summer Shindig May 30 at 4 p.m. It’s an afternoon music event featuring the beloved Charleston roots-rock outfit the Blue Dogs — longtime South Carolina favorites known for their upbeat blend of Americana, country rock, and heartfelt originals — in a

Philly-born, Charleston-based indie

relaxed outdoor setting.

• Doors open at 4 p.m. May 30, The Refinery, 1640 Meeting Street Road, Charleston. Tickets are $57. therefinerychs.com

At the Royal American on June 5, Local Nomad will celebrate the release of its latest album, bringing an evening of genre-blurring indie rock and soulful grooves. Fans can expect a full-band performance showcasing new tracks alongside fan favorites.

• Doors open at 8 p.m. June 5, Royal American, 970 Morrison Drive, Charleston. Tickets are $20. royalamericancharleston.com

Initially, Ricciardi wanted the project to focus on his friendship with Einhorn. Benna felt otherwise.

“I really was trying to just unpeel the onion to figure out what makes André tick, what makes him think the way that he thinks.”

During filming, Benna said he pondered an angle that veered in a more medical direction, conducting interviews with Ricciardi’s oncologist and multiple nurses at University of California San Francisco.

But Benna ultimately made a decision during the edit, keeping the focus on his friend, who passed away in December 2023.

“I just realized that if we start bringing the science into this, it becomes an entirely different film. So many docs are fear based. I just wanted to avoid that altogether.”

Benna was adamant about not making a “sad, dramatic cancer movie.” In fact to enhance the comedic and experimental “feel” for the movie, he chose to use stopmotion animation sequences with some help from local stop-motion artists Trent and Liz Shy, who donated their time and creativity to the project.

During post-production, Benna’s unorthodox approach to the film was met with some resistance by some who questioned his vision, seeing his stubbornness as potential career suicide.

“There were definitely times where I thought if this is not going to be an authentic portrait of André that even his daughters and his wife don’t agree with, then I failed. I’d be better off just burning the whole film down. You couldn’t put André in a box. Why would you put a movie about him in a box?”

Though the film keeps its focus on André and his diagnosis, Benna stressed the importance of colonoscopies and colon cancer research.

Recently, he and Einhorn went to Washington, D.C., with FightCRC (Fight Colorectal Cancer) to lobby Congress to get more funding and research.

“It’s really affecting the younger generation,” the director said. “In fact, it’s the number one out of all cancers. It’s killing more people under 50 than any other cancer right now, and it’s the least funded as far as research.”

That said, has Benna followed his own advice?

“Yeah. Not long after Sundance and I ran to get my colonoscopy, I didn’t want there to be a sequel called Tony Is A Bigger Idiot.”

IF YOU WANT TO GO: 7 p.m. March 26 at the Terrace Theater, James Island. Tickets are $16 with a portion of sales donated to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. More: terracetheater.com

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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS AJA WILLIAMS PRIOLEAU, STEPHEN FRANCOIS, JAVONTE AMES AND CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2010 AND 2011.

TO DEFENDANT: AJA WILLIAMS PRIOLEAU

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Berkeley County on January 7, 2026 at 10:55 a.m. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Berkeley County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina

Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Jason D. Pockrus, Legal Department of the Berkeley County Department of Social Services, 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service.

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

Jason D. Pockrus, SC Bar #101333, 2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, (843) 719-1080.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2026-DR- 08-108

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS AMBER SMARR, TREVOR KIMBRO, LORI PEARSON, HEATHER RICHARDSON DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2008; 2014; 2021. TO DEFENDANT: AMBER SMARR YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Berkeley County on January 21, 2026, 3:44 PM. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Berkeley County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, John McCormick Legal Department of the Berkeley County Department of Social Services, 2 Belt Dr. Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service.

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

John McCormick, SC Bar # 100176 2 Belt Dr. Moncks Corner, SC 29461, 843-719-1007.

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

NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 2026-CP-08-00272

HELEN DOBBINS BRYAN Plaintiffs, vs. HELEN MURRAY, JASPER MURRAY, CATHERINE DOBBINS, PETER DOBBINS, RUDOLPH DOBBINS, JR., CONSTANCE FLIPPINS, and JOHN DOE AND MARY ROE, fictitious names used to designate persons in the military service within the meaning of Title 50 US Code commonly referred to as The Service Members Civil Relief Act of 2003, as amended, if any, and the unknown heirs at law, devisees, widows, widowers, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns, firms or corporations and all other persons claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint or any part thereof, Defendants.

SUMMONS (SET-ASIDE DEED)

TO: THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you,

and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the subscriber, at his office situated at 27 Gamecock Avenue, Suite 200, Charleston, South Carolina, 29407, within thirty (30) days after service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that an action has been commenced and is now pending in Court of Commons Pleas for Berkeley County, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 53, Title 15, South Carolina Code of Laws for 1976, as amended, commonly known as the “Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act”, Chapter 67, and of Articles 1 and 3, Chapter 67, Title 15, and Chapter 61, Title 15, South Carolina Code of Laws for 1976, as amended, for the purpose of obtaining a determination of this Court that the plaintiff is an owner of the below described parcel of real estate; to determine adverse claims thereto, if any; and to quiet title thereto in the name of the Plaintiff and others, as tenants in common, and with fee simple title thereto pursuant to the provisions of Rule 71, South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

THE BELOW DESCRIBED parcel of real estate was at the time of the filing of this Lis Pendens, and at the time of the commencement of the action, situated, lying and being in the County of Berkeley, State of South Carolina, and is more particularly described as follows:

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel of land and improvements situate, lying and being in the 1st St. Stephen Parish, County of Berkely Sate of South Carolina, in a plat entitled “Division of Survey of TMS 026-00-01-015 owned by Heirs f Carrie Darby, containing 15.25 Acres, Tract “A” 3.00 Acres being conveyed to Helen Murray and Jasper Murray, Tract “B” 4.50 Acres, being conveyed to Catherne Dobbins, Tract “C” 3.00 Acres being conveyed to Orrie Dobbins, measuring and containing Three (3.00) Acres, more or less, butting and bounding as follows:

NORTH: By Tract “B”, to be simultaneously conveyed to Catherine Dobbins

SOUTH: By lands of Alton Darby; by lands of John C. Dangerfield & L. Butler Ware

EAST: By lands of Heirs of Helen Freeman

WEST: By lands of Fred Wilson, Jr. & Linda Darby, with Right of Survivorship

BEING a portion of the same property conveyed to Carrie Darby by C. N. Clarke, Deed Book Q-5, at Page 112, in the Berkeley County Register of Deeds Office.

TMS No.: 026-00-01-109

s/Willie B. Heyward S. C. Bar No. 11063 Attorney for the Plaintiffs 27 Gamecock Ave., Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29407 843-225-8754 Wheyward80@gmail.com

February 5, 2026

CHARLESTON COUNTY

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2026-ES-10-00110

IN THE MATTER OF: Jennifer Joyce Singleton Wilson

Latia Michelle Wilson, Petitioner, vs. Jennifer Joyce Singleton Wilson, and all persons claiming under or through the heirs or devisees of Jennifer Joyce Singleton Wilson, designated as JOHN DOE, and any such persons who are Minors or other disability, or members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as contemplated by the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Relief Act, 1940, as Amended collectively designated as RICHARD ROE, and all persons entitled to claim under or through Jennifer Joyce Singleton Wilson, Respondents.

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

SUMMONS

TO: POSSIBLE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JENNIFER JOYCE SINGLETON WILSON

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Petition in this action, a copy of which was filed in the Charleston County Probate Court on January 16, 2026, and is hereby served upon you by publication, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Petition on the subscriber at his office, 12 Carriage Lane, Suite A, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof upon, exclusive of the day of such service; and, if you fail to answer within the time aforesaid, Petitioner in the Action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Petition.

PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS OF JENNIFER JOYCE SINGLETON WILSON

The Petitioner, Latia Michelle Wilson, hereby moves before the Probate Court for the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina for an Order determining the heirs of Jennifer Joyce Singleton Wilson.

1. That Petitioner is the only child of Jennifer Joyce Singleton Wilson.

2. The Petitioner will show that Jennifer Joyce Singleton Wilson died intestate on September 23, 2007 (a copy of said Death Certificate is attached hereto as Exhibit A) and that no formal or informal administration of her estate has been done.

3. The Petitioner is informed that under South Carolina Code Section 62-3-108, no administration of the Estate can now be initiated, therefore she must bring this action for the determination of heirs.

4. That the Petitioner will show that at the time of death, Jennifer Joyce Singleton Wilson was divorced and survived only by her daughter, the Petitioner.

5. That the Petitioner knows that the only heir of Jennifer Joyce Singleton Wilson is the Petitioner. That the Petitioner possesses no knowledge or belief of the existence of any other possible heirs of Jennifer Joyce Singleton Wilson or interested parties other than the Petitioner.

Wherefore, the Petitioner prays

before the Court for its Order determining that the only heir of Jennifer Joyce Singleton Wilson is her daughter, Latia Michelle Wilson.

BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A.

/s/ Thomas H. Brush

Thomas H. Brush

SC Bar #974 tommy@brushlawfirm.com

J. Chris Lanning

SC Bar #73957 chris@brushlawfirm.com

Attorneys for the Petitioner 12 Carriage Lane, Suite A Charleston, South Carolina 29407 Phone (843) 766-5576 Fax (843) 766-9152

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2026-DR-10-0124

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS

Nicole Lafayette, Brandi Wallace, and Antwan Chaplin, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN IN 2012.

TO DEFENDANT: Nicole Lafayette

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Summons in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on January 15, 2026, at 10:21 am. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Summons will be delivered to you upon request from the Charleston County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Summons on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, W. Tracy Brown, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Ave, Suite 101, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

W. Tracy Brown, SC Bar # 5832, 3685 Rivers Ave, Suite 101, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, (843) 953-9625.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2025-DR-10-3251 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Lashonda Sims, Kenyeil Mitchell, and Jamall Frazier, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2015, 2020 & 2023.

TO DEFENDANT: Lashonda Sims

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Summons in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on December 15, 2025, at 9:16 am. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Summons will be delivered to you upon request from the Charleston County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Summons on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, W. Tracy Brown, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Ave, Suite 101, North

Charleston, South Carolina 29405

within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.

W. Tracy Brown, SC Bar # 5832, 3685 Rivers Ave, Suite 101, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405, (843) 953-9625.

Charleston County Courthouse, 100 Broad Street, Courtroom 2A, Charleston, South Carolina 29401, to the highest bidder:

ALL that certain condominium unit known and designated as UNIT 1024, (formerly known as Unit C-4), Mepkin Condominiums Horizontal Property Regime, a horizontal property regime established pursuant to the South Carolina Horizontal Property Regime Act, Section 27-31-10, et. Seq., South Carolina Code of Law, as amended, and submitted by Master Deed dated August 18, 2006, recorded August 25, 2006, in Book A596, page 470, in the RMC Office for Charleston County. Said unit is shown on the Exhibit attached to the Master Deed.

TMS No.: 353-13-00-077

Property address: 1826 Mepkin Road Apt C4, Charleston, SC 29407-3034

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE

NOTICE THAT the above captioned action was filed on December 22, 2025, in the Probate Court for Charleston County. This action seeks determination of heirs for the late Alice Simmons Josephine Choice, who died on April 7, 1998. A hearing has been scheduled in connection with this matter on April 27, 2026

ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES

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

Estate of:

LAVINIA COCHRAN GRANT

2026-ES-10-0302

DOD: 12/11/25

Pers. Rep: GARITH JAJUN GRANT SNYPE 302 BIBIANA LN., GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445

Atty: CHARLES S. ALTMAN, ESQ. 575 KING ST., #A, CHARLESTON, SC 29403

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Estate of: JARICO MYRON NELSON 2026-ES-10-0328

DOD: 7/14/25

Pers. Rep: SHERRA WITHERSPOON 1956 ARBUTUS AVE., NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29405

Atty: KEVIN C. CORRIGAN, ESQ. 1629 MEETING ST. RD., CHARLESTON, SC 29405

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Estate of: LEO STEVEN URBANSKI 2026-ES-10-0334

DOD: 11/20/25

Pers. Rep: EDWIN D. KOSAK 118 EVENING SHADE DR., CHARLESTON, SC 29414

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2025CP1002827

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Charleston County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of Mepkin Condominium Association, Inc., v. DAVID M. JACKSON, the Master-in-Equity will sell on April 07, 2026, at 11:00AM, at the

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. The Master-in-Equity will require a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at the rate of 7.25% per annum shall be paid to the day of compliance. In case of noncompliance within thirty (30) days, after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to Plaintiff’s judgment debt and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps.

Deficiency judgment being specifically waived, the bidding shall be final on the date of the sale.

Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff’s attorney, or Plaintiff’s agent, is present.

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record, and any senior lien(s) identified in the Complaint and the Order and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale. Plaintiff does not warrant its title search to purchasers at foreclosure sale or other third parties, who should have their own title search performed on the subject property.

Mikell R. Scarborough Master-in-Equity, County of Charleston _____________________, 2026 Charleston, South Carolina Clarkson McAlonis & O’Connor, P.C.

Sean A. O’Connor, Esq. 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 100 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 885-8005 Attorney for Mepkin Condominium Association, Inc.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO: 2026-ES-10-00024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF: ALICE JOSEPHINE SIMMONS CHOICE (Decedent)

ALFRED CHOICE Petitioner, -vInez C. Choice, etal Respondent,

NOTICE OF HEARING

TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENTS AND ALL HEIRS AND INTERESTED PARTIES:

McCollin

Boxes, furniture, TV's, video games, important documents

PUBLIC AUCTION

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

Facility 1: 1108 Stockade Ln. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 4/2/2026 10:00 AM

Neulogics Wellness and Medical Boxes, medical equipment, furniture

Jake Cronin Jon boat, brown

Facility 2: 1904 N Hwy 17 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 4/2/2026 10:15 AM

Brandon Gotts Household goods

Tyler Piller Couch and clothes kitchen stuff

Facility 3: 1426 N Hwy 17

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 4/2/2026 10:40 AM

Peter Noce Household Goods

Peter Noce Household Goods

Peter Noce Household Goods

Facility 4: 2343 Savannah Hwy Charleston, SC 29414 4/2/2026 10:30 AM

Jay Blair Household Items

Facility 5: 45 Grand Oaks Blvd Charleston, SC 29414 4/2/2026 11:15 AM

Paula Enciso Household goods/furniture

Sean Cantrell

Cleaning products, machines

Facility 6: 810 St Andrews Blvd Charleston, SC 29407 4/2/2026 11:45 AM

Laurie Burke 1 bedroom tv stand 65 inch tv

Facility 7: 1533 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC 29407

4/2/2026

12:45 PM

Susan Keenan Christmas items

Boxes Patrica Nicotera

Clothes, Kitchen items

The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Facility 8: 2118 Heriot Street Charleston, SC 29403 4/2/2026

12:15 PM

The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Master’s Sale Case No. 2025-CP-10-03856

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

Truist Bank, PLAINTIFF, vs. Eusebio Espiritu and if Eusebio Espiritu be deceased then any child and heir at law to the Estate of Eusebio Espiritu distributees and devisees at law to the Estate of Eusebio Espiritu and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Amorita P Espiritu; Roameus Jayce Espiritu aka Jayce Espiritu; Gavinmar Dejay Espiritu aka Jay Espiritu; Micah Espiritu; Hickory Hill Plantation Community Association; GSG2, LLC; South Carolina Department of Revenue, DEFENDANT(S)

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 23rd day of February, 2026 I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 7th day of April 2026, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Charleston,County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as Lot 27, Block F, Hickory Hill Plantation, Section 2, Part 1, as shown on a plat made by John Martin Saboe, dated August 18, 1980 and recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book AR, Page 53; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully appear.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed unto Eusebio Espiritu and Amorita Espiritu by virtue of a Deed from Ford Brothers Construction Company, Inc. dated November 2, 1981 and recorded November 4, 1981 in Book A127 at Page 291 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

2991 Doncaster Drive Charleston, SC 29414

TMS# 358-09-00-057

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

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will

be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

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

FOR INSERTION

March 20th, 2026, March 27th, 2026, April 3rd, 2026

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale

Case No. 2025-CP-10-02771

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

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, PLAINTIFF, vs. Cassidy Wiley, DEFENDANT(S)

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 21st day of November 2025, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 7th day of April, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL that certain piece, parcel pr lot of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in St. Andrews Parish, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, known and designated as LOT 11, BLOCK C, MELROSE SUBDIVISION, as shown on a plat thereof made by James F. Bennett RLS, dated February 10, 1955, which said plat is duly recorded in the Office of the RMC for Charleston County, South Carolina, in Plat Book J at Page 182; SAID lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear..

BEING the same property conveyed to Alexander Francis and Cassidy Wiley, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship and not as tenants in common, by Deed of Tamara Walters dated May 26, 2022 and recorded June 16, 2022 in Book 1117 at Page 355, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. Subsequently, Alexander Francis aka Alexander Gene Francis passed away and full title passed to Cassidy Wiley by operation of law.

728 Melrose Drive Charleston, SC 29414

TMS# 3100200033

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

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent

of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

John S. Kay, Esquire

Telephone: 803-726-2700

FOR INSERTION

March 20th, 2026, March 27th, 2026, April 3, 2026

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 7th day of April, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN FOREST ACRES SUBDIVISION, ST. ANDREWS PARISH, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 1, BLOCK D, ON A PLAT ENTITLED “FOREST ACRES” DATED JUNE 27, 1953, BY J. O’HEAR SANDERS, JR. AND RECORDED IN THE CHARLESTON COUNTY RMC OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK J. PAGE 60.

HAVE YOU BEEN SERVED?

SAID LOT 1, BLOCK D, FOREST ACRES IS MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON A PLAT ENTITLED “PLAT OF LOT NO. 1, BLOCK D, FOREST ACRES SUBDIVISION, ST. ANDREWS PARISH, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, OWNED BY H.E. ASHBY AND ABOUT TO BE CONVEYED TO JENKINS HOME CONSTRUCTORS, INC., “SURVEYED NOVEMBER 2, 1956, BY A.L. GLEN; SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, DIMENSIONS, BUTTINGS AND BOUNDINGS AS ARE SHOWN ON SAID LAST MENTIONED PLAT BY GLEN, WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE CHARLESTON COUNTY RMC OFFICE TOGETHER WITH THE DEED OF H.E. ASHB CONVEYING SAID PROPERTY TO JENKINS HOME CONSTRUCTORS, INC. DATED NOVEMBER 12, 1956 AND RECORDED IN BOOK T62, PAGE 99.

terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

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

FOR INSERTION March 20th, 2026, March 27th, 2026, April 3rd, 2026

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale Case No. 2025-CP-10-00898

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

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust, PLAINTIFF, vs. 38 N Enston Avenue, LLC; Larry Shane Langdale a/k/a L Shane Langdale, a/k/a Shane Langdale; First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Charleston n/k/a Branch Banking & Trust Co.; Coleen Littlejohn, DEFENDANT(S)

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 19th day of February, 2026 I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 7th day of April, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter.

Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

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

FOR INSERTION

March 20th, 2026, March 27th, 2026, April 3rd, 2026

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2026-CP-10-01056

Master’s Sale Case No. 2025-CP-10-03550

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

(HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Renaissance Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-3, PLAINTIFF, vs. Fred Lewis, Jr and Asante Margre Lewis AND IF Fred Lewis, Jr and Asante Margre Lewis be deceased then any child and heir at law to the Estates of Fred Lewis, Jr and Asante Margre Lewis distributees and devisees at law to the Estates of Fred Lewis, Jr and Asante Margre Lewis and if any of the same be dead any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein; Any unknown adults, any unknown infants or persons under a disability being a class designated as John Doe, and any persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard Roe; Fred Lewis, III; Telvonne De Antre Lewis, Sr; Tiffany Tiara Lewis; E T, a minor; A Y, a minor; Midland Funding LLC; Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC; Charleston County Clerk of Court; South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services; Walmart, Inc.; South Carolina Federal Credit Union, DEFENDANT(S)

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 19th day of February, 2026 I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below,

THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED UN TO JEANINE LEWIS AND FRED LEWIS, JR. BY VIRTUE OF A DEED FROM A.J. SALMON, JR. DATED MARCH 26, 1996 AND RECORDED MARCH 29, 1996 IN BOOK C267 AT PAGE 767 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY. SOUTH CAROLINA.

THEREAFTER, JEANINE LEWIS AND FRED LEWIS, JR. CONVEYED THE SUBJECT PROPERTY UNTO JEANINE LEWIS AND FRED LEWIS, JR. AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY VIRTUE OF A QUITCLAIM DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 11, 2006 IN BOOK M 601 AT PAGE 840 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY. SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER, JEANINE LEWIS PASSED AWAY AUGUST 30, 2024, THEREBY VESTING SOLE TITLE TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IN FRED LEWIS AS THE SURVIVING TENANT.

1420 North Sherwood Drive Charleston, SC 29407 TMS# 350-08-00-078

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

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same

ALL THAT certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any and all improvements thereon, being in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and shown and designated as Lot 168 and a portion of Lot 166 on that certain plat entitled, “SURVEY NORTH PORTION OF LOT 164 & SOUTH PORTION OF LOT 166 COMBINED FORMING LOT 164-A. PROPERTY OF EFFIE DEM LABRASCA CITY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON”, prepared by W.H. Matheny, RLS No. 630, dated March 31, 1955 and recorded on May 6, 1955 in the ROD Office for Charleston County in Plat Book L60, at Page 53, File 3. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

THIS BEING the same property conveyed to 38 N Enston Avenue, LLC by virtue of a Deed from Merrill J. Gadsden, dated November 14, 2022, and recorded December 5, 2022, in Book 1151 at Page 396 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.

38 North Enston Avenue Charleston, SC 29403 TMS# 463-08-02-074

As the Plaintiff did not waive its right for a deficiency judgment in the Complaint, this sale will be re-opened for final bidding at 11:00 a.m. on the 7th day of May, 2026

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the

GERALD B. COAXUM, Plaintiff, vs. KATHY E. SMITH, RICHARD R. COAXUM, KEISHA COAXUM SIMPSON, JOHN DOE, adults, and RICHARD ROE, infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military service of The United States of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown person or persons or legal entity of any kind who may be an heir, distributee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of JACOB COAXUM AND BEATRICE COAXUM aka Beatrice Foreman Coaxum, CAIN BUTLER, PEGGY BROWN, LILLIE JONES, LUCILLE MELVIN, all deceased, and any all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the parcel of real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein, Defendants.

SUMMONS

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon John J. Dodds III at his office located at 858 Lowcountry Blvd., Suite 101, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the date of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF FILING

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Complaint, Certificate of Exemption, Lis Pendens and Notice were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on February 27, 2026.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced by the Plaintiff against the Defendants to clear title to the parcel of real estate hereinafter described and to establish ownership of said parcel in the name of the lawful owners, free and clear of all adverse claims, liens and encumbrances whatsoever, saving and excepting outstanding real property taxes. The parcel which is the subject of this action was at the commencement of this action and is now situate in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and id more fully described as follows: ALL that

certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Christ Church Parish, County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and containing one-quarter (1/4) of an acre. The above mentioned Lot having the following boundaries and dimensions-On the Northeast by a small road leading to Highway 17-112.5 feet-On the Southeast by lands of Mabell and Ike Coakley-100 feet-On the Southwest by lands of the Grantor (Irene Foreman)-107.5 feet-and on the Northwest by lands of the Grantor (Irene Foreman)-100.5 feet. The said Lot is shown and designated as “A Portion of Tract B Beatrice and Jacob Coaxum TMS 580-00-00-050 10890 SQ. FT. 0.25 Acre” on a Plat by E.M. Seabrook Engineers/Surveyors, dated August 31, 2017, and recorded in the Register’s Office for Charleston County, South Carolina (“ROD”) on October 17, 2017, in Plat Book L17, Page 0561.BEING the same property conveyed to Beatrice Coaxum and Jacob Coaxum by deed of Irene Foreman, recorded in the Register’s Office for Charleston County, South Carolina on February 17, 1967, in Book F-87, at Page 360.

T.M.S. #: 580-00-00-050

NOTICE TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

You will please take notice that by Consent Order filed in the Clerk’s Office on March 2, 2026, Walter R. Kaufmann, Esquire, PO Box 459, Mt. Pleasant, SC 294650459, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the unknown Defendants whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, insane persons, incompetents and persons in the military of The United State of America, being fictitious names designating as a class any unknown persons or legal entities of any kind, who may be an heir, distributee, devisee, legatee, widower, widow, assign, administrator, executor, creditor, successor, personal representative, issue or alienee of Jacob Coaxum, Beatrice Coaxum aka Beatrice Foreman Coaxum, Cain Butler, Peggy Brown, Lillie Jones and Lucille Melvin, all deceased, and any and all other persons or legal entities, known and unknown, claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint filed herein; such appointment to become absolute unless the said Defendants or someone on their behalf shall procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem on or before the thirtieth (30) day after the last publication of the Summons herein.

John J. Dodds, III 858 Lowcountry Blvd., Suite 101 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (P) (843) 881-6530 john@cisadodds.com

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - Summerville located at 2248 N. Main Street Summerville SC 29483 intends to hold an Auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures. com on 4/1/2026 at 12:00 PM. This sale is pursuant to the assertion of lien for rental at the self-storage facility. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials.

Yolanda Lowery; Oschiah Hall;

recorded November 22, 2022, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina in Book 1149 at Page 756.

TMS#: 403-04-00-026

SUBJECT TO CHARLESTON COUNTY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, AND EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND THE RIGHT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. §2410 (c).

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Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Morningstar of Mt. Pleasant located at 2988 N Hwy 17 Mt. Pleasant SC 29466 intends to hold an Auction of storage units in default of payment.

The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures. com on 4/8/2026 at 12:00

PM. This sale is pursuant to the assertion of lien for rental at the self-storage facility. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials.

Mark Brown.

This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

NOTICE OF SALE

BY VIRTUE of the Order heretofore granted in the case of Millennium Bank against First Choice Trans, Inc.; Zofia Kos; and The United States of America by and through its agency The Internal Revenue Service, Case No. 2025-CP-10-05250, the undersigned as Master-in-Equity, or his designee, will offer for sale at public auction at the Charleston County Public Services Buildings, 4045 Bridge View Drive, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405 on April 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., the following-described property:

ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land shown and designated as Parcel “C” 1.264 Ac. (55,074 sq. ft.) located in the City of North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, and more fully shown on a plat entitled, “PLAT SHOWING A RE-SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 4 INTO PARCELS A, B & C JET INDUSTRIAL PARK, CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C.,” dated July 9, 1985, by C. Roger Jennings and recorded in Plat Book BE, Page 172, in the RMC Office for Charleston County.

SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.

BEING the same property conveyed to First Choice Trans, Inc., an Illinois corporation, by deed of LLB Enterprises LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, dated November 16, 2022, and

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Court, at the conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) percent of the bid, in cash or its equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price only in case of compliance with the bid, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff’s debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master-in-Equity or his designee may resell the Property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent date to be determined by the Court.

As the right to seek a deficiency judgment has been demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days after the sale, unless waived by the Plaintiff, in writing, prior to the sale.

Purchaser to pay for preparation of the judicial Deed, any documentary stamps on the Deed and recording of the Deed.

Anna-Bryce Hobson Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP 850 Morrison Drive, Suite 400 Charleston, South Carolina 29403 Telephone: (843) 727-2650 Attorneys for the Plaintiff

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOCKET NO. 2025CP1006343

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Brian William Judski; Rebecca Derrick Judski; Stonoview Homeowners Association, Inc., Defendant(s).

(016487-01866)

SUMMONS

Deficiency Judgment Waived

TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Brian William Judski:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 2422 Hymes Ct, Johns Island, SC 29455, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 345-00-00-393, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 1221 Main Street, 14th Floor, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

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

/s/R. Brooks Wright Rogers Townsend, LLC

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), John.Hearn@rogerstownsend.com

Brian P. Yoho (SC Bar #73516), Brian.Yoho@rogerstownsend.com

Jeriel A. Thomas (SC Bar #101400)

Jeriel.Thomas@rogerstownsend. com

R. Brooks Wright SC Bar #105195)

Brooks.Wright@rogerstownsend. com

1221 Main Street,14th Floor Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 744-4444

Columbia, South Carolina

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED:

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint, of which the foregoing is a copy of the Summons, were filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina on November 12, 2025.

/s/R. Brooks Wright Rogers Townsend, LLC

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), John.Hearn@rogerstownsend.com

Brian P. Yoho (SC Bar #73516), Brian.Yoho@rogerstownsend.com

Jeriel A. Thomas (SC Bar #101400)

Jeriel.Thomas@rogerstownsend. com

R. Brooks Wright SC Bar #105195)

Brooks.Wright@rogerstownsend. com

1221 Main Street, 14th Floor Post Office Box 100200 (29202) Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 744-4444

Columbia, South Carolina

Master’s Sale 2024-CP-10-04793

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

Towd Point Mortgage Trust AssetBacked Securities, Series 2021-SJ1, U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, PLAINTIFF VERSUS Patrick Powell a/k/a Patrick E. Powell; et al., DEFENDANTS

Upon authority of a Decree dated February 24, 2026, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the Emergency Operations Center, Public Services Building (PSB) located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 7th DAY OF APRIL, 2026 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.

All that piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being on John`s Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as Lot Number 11, Cottage Plantation Subdivision, which Lot Number 11 is more fully delineated on a plat made by H. Exo Hilton, dated July 1964 and recorded September 30, 1964 in Plat Book O, Page 48 and made a part and parcel hereof by reference.

Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

This being the same property conveyed to Harriett B. Kaufman by deed of Janie Uselton Boyton dated October 26, 1995 and recorded October 30, 1995 in Book N261 at Page 140 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/Register of Deeds for Charleston County.

Thereafter, this being the same property conveyed to Harriett B. Kaufman and Patrick E. Powell, for and during their joint lives and upon the death of either of them, then to the survivor of them, by deed of Harriett B. Kaufman dated June 11, 1998 and recorded June 19, 1998 in Book C-305 at Page 655 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/ Register of Deeds for Charleston County.

Thereafter, Harriet Jane Kaufman-Powell f/k/a Harriet B. Kaufman a/k/a Harriett B. Kaufman died on November 19, 2006 and by operation of law, her interest in the subject property vested in the surviving joint tenant(s), Patrick E. Powell, by virtue of the joint tenancy with right of survivorship; see also that Declaration dated February 22, 2007 and recorded March 23, 2007 in Book N619 at Page 674 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/ Register of Deeds for Charleston County.

TMS No. 215-00-00-054

Property address: 3327 Cottage Plantation Road, Johns Island, SC 29455

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

The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.

Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY

Reginald P. Corley (803) 252-3340

Mikell R Scarborough Master in Equity

MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE CASE NO. 2025-CP-10-04046

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Truist Bank, successor by merger to SunTrust Bank against John Franklin Ashworth, Jr., Julia Maria Moore, et al.,, I, the Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at the Charleston County Public Services Building, Second Floor Council Chambers, Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

All this certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the City of North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, shown and designated as Lot 229, Phase III, Oak Terrace Preserve, on a plat entitled: “Subdivision Plat Showing TMS #471-09-00-001 (21.66 acres) Showing Phase III Lots 119 and 121, 123 and 124, 126 through 145, 147 through 188, 190 and 191, 193 through 211, 214 through 218, 220 through 236 and Future Townhouse Lots 502 and 503 and Pocket Park Lots 118, 122,125, 189, 213 and 237 and Lot 507 (R/W Area) and Various Easements and showing Alley Parcels 401, 402, 403 and 404 as shown for Oak Terrace Preserve Property of City of North Charleston, Located City of North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, D&F Job #30938.00,” dated April 7, 2016, prepared by Kevin Thewes, S.C.R.L.S. No. 21627, of Davis and Floyd, Inc., and recorded May 3, 2016, in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book L16, at Page 0195. Said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, butting and boundings as will by reference to said plat more fully and at large appear.

This being the same property conveyed to John Franklin Ashworth, Jr. and Julia Maria Moore, as Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship not as Tenants in Common by deed of Eastwood Construction, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company dated March 12, 2018 and recorded March 30, 2018 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina in Book 0708 at Page 187.

TMS#: 471-09-00-343

Property Address: 5116 W Dolphin Street North Charleston, South Carolina 29405

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Charleston County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff’s debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff’s representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Charleston County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording

of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 12.46% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Charleston County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, the superior lien of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. and Truist Bank, successor by merger to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. and other senior encumbrances.

SMITH|ROBINSON

By: s/Ryan J. Patane Benjamin E. Grimsley, SC Bar No. 70335 Ryan J. Patane, SC Bar No. 103116

P.O. Box 11682

Columbia, South Carolina 29211 (803) 233-4999 ben.grimsley@smithrobinsonlaw. com ryan.patane@smithrobinsonlaw. com

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Master’s Sale 2025-CP-10-04414

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

Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, PLAINTIFF versus Sam Edmund Beach and The United States of America, acting by and through its agency, The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, DEFENDANT(S).

Upon authority of a Decree dated the 12th day of February, 2026, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 7th day of April, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. All that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of CHARLESTON, State of South Carolina, and being known and designated as LOT 8, WANDO WOODS SUBDIVISION, as shown on a plat entitled “PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 18-A, 18-B, AND 19, WANDO WOODS SUBDIVISION”, duly recorded in the CHARLESTON County RMC Office in Plat Book “K” page “141”. Said parcel having such size, shape, metes, bounds, location and dimensions as shown on the aforesaid plat to which reference is made. SUBJECT to any and all restrictions, covenants and easements of record. Being the same property conveyed to Sam Edmund Beach by deed of George E. Beach dated August 21, 2002 in Book Y416 at Page 494.

TMS No. 410-05-00-032

Property Address: 4745 Mimosa Street, North Charleston, SC 29405

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The Sale is made subject to the Right of Redemption of the United States of America, pursuant to Section 2410(c), U.S. Code, for a period of 120 days from date of sale. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder,

other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.5000%. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. ATTENDEES MUST ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK OR OTHER FACIAL COVERING. Any person who violates said protocols is subject to dismissal at the discretion of the selling officer or other court officials.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY RILEY POPE & LANEY, LLC (803) 799-9993

FOR INSERTION March 20, 2026, March 27, 2026, April 3, 2026

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

7722

ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2026-CP-10-00426

NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Makino Robinson, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Sonja L. Glenn aka Sonja Glenn Robinson; T.M.R. (minor), and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Sonja L. Glenn aka Sonja Glenn Robinson, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, Phase V Neighborhood Townhomes of Hunt Club Property Owners Association, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A., Defendants.

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the Motion for the Appointment of Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad Litem for all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military

service of the United States of America (which are constituted as a class designated as “John Doe”) and any unknown minors and persons who may be under a disability (which are constituted as a class designated as “Richard Roe”), it is

ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire is appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America (constituted as a class and designated as “John Doe”), all unknown minors or persons under a disability (constituted as a class and designated as “Richard Roe”), all of which have or may claim to have some interest in the property that is the subject of this action, commonly known as 870 Bibury Court, Charleston, SC 29414, that Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, constituted as a class and designated as “John Doe”, all unknown minors and persons under a disability, constituted as a class and designated as “Richard Roe”, unless the Defendants, or someone acting on their behalf, shall, within thirty (30) days after service of a copy of this Order as directed below, procure the appointment of a Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for the Defendants constituted as a class designated as “John Doe” or “Richard Roe”.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon the unknown Defendants by publication in the Charleston City Paper, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons in the above entitled action.

SUMMONS AND NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WITH ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN; ALSO ANY PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on January 26, 2026, and thereafter amended on February 19, 2026.

NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been commenced and is now pending or is about to be commenced in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendant for the purpose of foreclosing a certain

mortgage of real estate heretofore given by Sonja L. Glenn to NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC bearing date of May 6, 2022 and recorded May 26, 2022 in Mortgage Book 1112 at Page 207 in the Register of Mesne Conveyances/Register of Deeds/Clerk of Court for Charleston County, in the original principal sum of Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000.00). Thereafter, by assignment recorded on December 31, 2025 in Book 1360 at Page 142, the mortgage was assigned to New Day Financial, LLC., and that the premises effected by said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof are situated in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 266, BLOCK A, ON A PLAT ENTITLED RECORD PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK A INTO LOTS 264-266 HUNT CLUB, PHASE 5, TMS#28613-00-296 ST. ANDREWS PARRISH, CHARLESTON COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA, PROPERTY OF D.R. HORTON HOMES, INC. PREPARED BY ROBERT L. ARRINGTON, PLS, DATED OCTOBER 24, 2012, AND RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2012, IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT CABINET S12 AT PAGE 0232. SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, LOCATION, BUTTING AND BOUNDING AS WILL BY REFERENCE TO AFOREMENTIONED PLAT MORE FULLY AND AT LARGE APPEAR.

TMS No. 286-13-00-315 Property Address: 870 Bibury Court, Charleston, SC 29414

Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 Telephone (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff 7733

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

CASE NO.: 2026-CP-10-00643

Spencer Hopkins, Jr., Ida Simmons Pinckney, Pecola Hopkins Mitchell and Edna Simmons Brown, Plaintiffs,

v. Albertha Shirley Myers, Joy Evans, and John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all heirs and devisees of George Simmons, Ida Simmons, Corine Simmons Hopkins, Louise Washington, Carl Simmons, Henry Simmons, Albertha Simmons Bates a/k/a Emma Simmons Bates, Lewis Bates and Larnell Stephen Bates, deceased, and all persons entitled to claim under or through them; also, all other persons, corporations or entities unknown claiming any right, title interest in or lien upon the subject real estate described herein, any unknown adults, whose true names are unknown, being a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants, persons under disability, or person in the Military Service of the United States of America whose true names are unknown, being a class designated as Richard Roe. Defendants.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the Action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you and to serve a copy of your answer to the said Complaint on the Plaintiffs, through their Attorney, J. Chris Lanning, at his office, 12 Carriage Lane, Suite A, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof exclusive of the day of such Service; and, if you fail to answer the Compliant within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiffs in the Action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiffs will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-inEquity/Special Referee for the aforesaid County which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53, South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity/Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter final judgment in this case. An appeal from the final judgment entered by the Masterin-Equity/Special Referee shall be made directly to the Supreme Court.

YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons, Lis Pendens and Complaint in the above entitled action were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on February 5, 2026.

Dated at Charleston, South Carolina on February 5, 2026.

LIS PENDENS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an action has been commenced and is pending in this Court upon Complaint of the abovenamed Plaintiffs against the above-named Defendants, that said Action is brought under the provisions of the South Carolina Declaratory Judgment Act, Sections 15-53-10, et seq., Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, and under Section 15-67-10, et. seq. for the purpose of obtaining a decree establishing that the Plaintiffs and the Defendants are the owners of the said property described in paragraph One (1) of the Plaintiffs’ Complaint.

That said property affected by said Complaint in this Action hereby commenced was, at the time of the commencement of this Action, and at the time of the filing of this Notice is described as follows:

All that lot, piece, or parcel of land, situate, lying and being on James Island, Charleston County, State aforesaid; MEASURING AND CONTAINING 1.7 acres; BUTTING AND BOUNDING North on lands nor formerly of Holmes, East on lot No. 2 in the Plat herein, South by a public road which divided it from Lot No. 5. And West by lands nor formerly of Holmes.

Subject to and entitled to the use of the two roads leading from the Public Road to Cut Creek as are shown on said Plat.

The said lot being known as Lot No. 1 in a plat made by R.V. Royall, Surveyor, December 31, 1909, of the lands of M.E. Hamlin.

The said property is more particularly described by reference to the survey entitled “Plat of showing Subdivision of Property on James Island, Charleston County, SC owned by – George Simmons” dated January 27, 1976 and made by W. L. Gaillard, R.L.S. Said survey was recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County, South Carolina in Plat Book AG, Page 7. This conveyance includes the parcels shown as A and B on the said Plat.

TMS #s 340-03-00-022 and 340-03-00-008

Address:

1808 Central Park Road, Charleston, SC 29412

GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Conrad Falkiewicz, Esquire, P.O. Box 30266, Charleston, South Carolina, 29417, by Order of this Court Common Pleas dated March 10, 2026 and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina has been appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the Defendants herein as may be unknown infants, persons insane, or otherwise incompetent or under legal disability, claiming any right, title, estate claim, interest in, or lien upon the property described in the Complaint herein, such appointment to become absolute unless they or someone on their behalf shall procure an Order appointing a Guardian ad Litem for such persons within (30) days after past publications of the Summons herein.

BRUSH LAW FIRM, P.A. s/ J. Chris Lanning J. Chris Lanning 12-A Carriage Lane Charleston, SC 29407 Phone – 843-766-5576

Charleston County Greenbelt Advisory Board (GAB) Meeting

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 10:00 a.m.

Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Service Bldg. 4045 Bridge View Drive, N. Chas.

Meetings are open to the public and will include a time for public comment. For more information go to greenbelt. charlestoncounty.org under Upcoming Meetings

The GAB is a 14-member board appointed by Charleston County Council to evaluate the Greenbelt Programs to ensure the purposes and goals of the Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan are being met.

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