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Sports marketer and padel enthusiast Ben Nichols said he believes Charleston is the perfect place for the sport to explode

Pickle, paddle, racquet, padel Brit says new paddle sport to take Charleston by storm

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Ben Nichols, sports marketer and founder of Padel 22, moved from England. to Mount Pleasant at the tail end of July to get in on the ground floor of what he says is the fastest growing sport in the world’s Lowcountry surge. It’s called padel. Imagine tennis, and then toss in a little bit of racquetball and a dash of squash. Sprinkle in some pickleball. And whatever sporty mush you’re imagining is probably pretty close to how this Nichols game works. Padel is a duos-only racquet sport played on a court smaller than a tennis court but larger than pickleball and surrounded by glass walls. It has seen meteoric growth in the United Kingdom, making international headlines, after spending decades as a niche sport in

Mexico, Spain and other Latin countries. “But you talk to nine out of 10 Americans, and they probably couldn’t tell you what padel is,” Nichols said. “That’s going to change, and it is changing. We’re right at the beginning of the sport’s journey here.”

Background on the new sport Enrique Corcuera, a Mexican businessman in Acapulco, invented the sport in 1969 in his backyard. His wife wrote the first set of rules, with the walls intended to keep balls from flying into neighboring yards. The sport went to Spain in 1974 and Argentina in 1975, where it grew into a massive national craze. It maintained that steady following until 2019, when it suddenly hit a huge growth spurt in Sweden and the U.K. “Padel has been doing similar things in other parts of the world as pickleball has here,” Nichols said. “It’s grown to over 2,000 courts in the U.K. now. A few years ago, we had not even half that. The U.S. journey is coming slightly later, but we’re

seeing a tremendous upward turn now.” Padel has a lot to contend with to root itself in the United States, though, he added. Centuries of deeply rooted sports culture surrounding football and baseball are just two examples. (Just think how long it has taken soccer to break through.) But the “anomaly” of pickleball gives a glimmer of opportunity for a sport like padel to spread like wildfire. Padel has a small but dedicated fandom spread across the nation. Courts are often occupied in Miami, Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York. And Nichols is convinced Charleston will be home to the next big boom.

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“I wanted to be in a place that I thought truly embodied what the sport is about — playing outdoors in a good climate, social and upbeat, modern,” he said. “This is the perfect place.” Charleston has been recognized as a top tennis destination several times CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

The Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina this month launched the Tri-County Housing Futures Fund, a $100 million initiative to pay for building more safe, affordable housing in the tri-county area. The plan seeks to fuel a threepronged approach to expanding housing opportunities over five years. Goals include improving strategies to build new homes, repairing existing homes and providing funding to finance housing in the area. Geona Shaw Johnson, CEO of the new fund, said housing is an issue that affects everyone, including future generations of South Carolinians. That’s why cross-sector collaboration, she said, is important to make a difference in housing construction and availability. The new foundation expects to grow funding through capital grants, loans and co-investments. —City Paper Staff

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Graham wins nod to replace her brother on ballot Recently-appointed U.S. Sen. Darline Graham won a chance Tuesday to run for a six-year term in November after a roughand-tumble primary runoff with U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman for the spot to replace her brother on the GOP ballot. The Associated Press called the race for Graham two hours after the polls closed Tuesday. By the time all of the state’s 2,311 precincts reported, Graham had a 4.9% lead — 18,069 more votes than Norman out of about 370,000 Graham ballots cast. An emotional Graham told supporters Tuesday night that recent weeks have been challenging for her family, referring to the unexpected July 11 death of her brother, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, and her whirlwind new role as U.S. senator and candidate. “But you know what? We did it,” she said, also thanking President Donald Trump for his key endorsement and the relationship he and her brother had, according to the AP. In November, Graham will face

Democratic nominee Annie Andrews of Charleston and some third-party candidates in a state where the legislature is overwhelmingly controlled by Republicans. Andrews immediately called for Graham to participate in three televised debates. “Republicans nominated a candidate who was appointed to this seat because of her last name and elevated by Donald Trump’s endorsement and political machine,” Andrews said in a statement. “But no appointment, endorsement, or family connection entitles anyone to six years in the United States Senate. This seat belongs to the people of South Carolina.” Winthrop University political scientist Scott Huffmon reminded, however, that Republicans have a 10-point advantage over Democrats in a generic S.C. race. “If Graham can stick to talking points, not give Dr. Andrews any ammo with gaffes and refuse to be baited into fighting with Andrews where Andrews has the high ground, Graham just has to play defense,” Huffmon told the Charleston City Paper. A South Carolina map of results shows a clear schism between Republican runoff voters highlighted in Norman’s commanding leads across the Upstate. But Graham won the rest of the state — in the Midlands, Lowcountry and Grand Strand,

where President Donald Trump on Friday publicly rallied Republicans to vote for her. In Horry County, for example, Graham trounced Norman with 26,459 votes to Norman’s 9,618 — a 3-1 margin. She also tallied victories in Charleston County, where she got 56% of the vote, Berkeley County (64%), Dorchester County (66%), Richland County (60%) and Aiken County (62%). Norman had a dominating Upstate showing in Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the 4th congressional district. He tallied two-thirds of votes, but the number of votes told the real story. Some 74,000 voters in those two counties picked Norman — one of every five votes statewide. The number of votes cast in those two counties was slightly more than in Horry, Charleston and Beaufort combined. Norman also had convincing wins in his 5th congressional district around York County and in the Upstate’s nearby 3rd district, which includes Graham’s home county, Oconee. Norman, who placed third in June in a broad Republican gubernatorial primary, thanked supporters Tuesday night, but criticized outside PAC money and questioned the involvement of the president in the race. “I never understood why he got in this race,” Norman told supporters, later adding, “It is what it is and we accept it.”

In the days ahead of the race, pundits frequently mentioned how the Tuesday vote would be a test of Trump’s power to back winning candidates. But while some say the power of his endorsement has been shaky lately, it wasn’t in South Carolina. It also didn’t hurt that MAGA Inc., the super PAC that supports Trump and aligned Republicans, “infused nearly $830,000 into Graham’s campaign for voter calls and text message blasts” on Monday. Lindsey Graham died July 11. Two days later, Gov. Henry McMaster appointed his sister, a political unknown, to fill his seat until January. Some were uncertain she would run for a full six-year term, but she did with Trump’s strong backing. He said her interim appointment was a “fabulous tribute” to her brother and urged her to run in the special primary. He even endorsed her before she made her candidacy official, the AP reported. But uncertainty about her candidacy rose after a recent televised debate with Norman in which Graham fumbled a foreign policy question about Taiwan. She admitted that “national security is not my thing” — a stark contrast to her hawkish brother who was in Ukraine the day before he died of a tear to his aorta. The election is on Nov. 3.

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Trump’s 90-day beef fix meets years-long cattle problem By Jack O’Toole, Statehouse bureau With the nation’s midterm elections only two months away, President Donald Trump wants hamburger prices down by election day — a goal he’s willing to pursue by allowing 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef into the country over the next 90 days. America’s ranchers — including many here in South Carolina — aren’t happy about it. Trump explained the idea as he boarded Air Force One last week on his way to campaign for U.S. Sen. Darline Graham in Myrtle Beach. “We want to get the beef prices down, so we’ll get them down a little bit, and, uh, that’s what people want, that’s what the voters want, and that’s what I want,” Trump told reporters on Aug. 21. “They [the ranchers] have done a fantastic job, but they admit that we need a little help in order to get the prices down.” But S.C. Farm Bureau President Harry Ott didn’t sound like his members needed that kind of help when he responded the next day. “S.C. Farm Bureau is disappointed by proposals to increase foreign beef imports at a time when America’s cattle producers are working hard to meet consumer demand,” Ott said in a statement. “We support efforts to keep food affordable, but those efforts should strengthen, not undermine, American farmers and ranchers.” He added, “A strong domestic cattle industry is essential to our food security, rural economy and long-term supply of safe, high-quality beef.” The S.C. Department of Agriculture did not reply to an Aug. 24 request for comment regarding Ott’s concerns. In a brief exchange, Ott didn’t say anything much different than the statement. Like most stories about high prices, this one starts in the pre-pandemic year of 2019 when America’s cattle herd peaked at about

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already, topping the United States Tennis Association list in 2010 and other charts as recently as 2018. But what caught Nichols’ attention was Charleston’s own growth and how it mirrors the journey padel has taken. “Charleston is very embryonic,” he said. “In five years, it will look very different. This is going to be a sport that embeds itself into the culture here, and I’m really excited to see that happen.” There are already a few padel courts in the area, including the first public padel court in the state on Daniel Island. The first true indoor padel club in the nation is opening in Mount Pleasant in November, and another club is expected

95 million head — more than enough to keep prices affordable. But then, as Clemson agricultural economist Matthew Fischer describes it, a “perfect storm” struck the industry, throwing supply and demand out of balance in a way that’s still driving prices up to this day. First, the normal cycle of cattle-herd growth and contraction, which typically takes about 10 years, began to enter its declining phase. That happens when large herds lead to falling prices, incentivizing ranchers to send more cattle, including breeding heifers, to market — which means fewer calves the next year. Next, that normal contraction was supercharged by the arrival of a severe, prolonged drought across several Western states starting in 2021. It killed a lot of the grass that feeds 93% of the American herd. Forced to choose between buying expensive hay and sending more heifers to market, most ranchers did a bit of both — again reducing future calf counts. Even then, though, American ranchers would normally have been able to replace some of their thinning herd with young cattle from Mexico — a critical pressure valve when U.S. supplies are low. But in 2024, when a dangerous parasite known as the New World screwworm — essentially, a fly that lays its eggs in body openings such as eyes and wounds — appeared in Mexico, the U.S. stopped cattle at the border. And what happened while all this perfect storm of supply disruptions was playing out? American consumers began eating more beef — first using pandemic relief checks to buy more meat to cook at home, and later keeping their meat consumption high once they’d developed the habit. “We had all those things compound,” Clemson’s Fischer said. “So in 2020 and 2021, we started seeing a measurable increase in cattle and meat prices — and we’ve been riding that upward trajectory since.”

Though not a major cattle state like Texas or Oklahoma, S.C. has a small but significant ranching sector, with about 280,000 cattle spread over 6,500 farms. In keeping with the larger national contraction, that’s down more than 5% from last year. Altogether, cattle contribute about $174 million to the state’s economy, according to state officials. Deshawn Blanding, the Democratic nominee for state agriculture commissioner, told the Charleston City Paper he was “deeply troubled” by the damage from a temporary flood of beef imports. “Ranchers were finally starting to make money after years of hard times,” said Blanding, a sixth-generation farmer and former policy analyst for the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. “If the goal is to make beef more affordable for families, we have to make sure ranchers aren’t the ones paying the price.” What’s more, he noted, the Trump administration hasn’t said where the influx of tariff-free beef would be coming from. “That makes it harder for people to know what they’re buying,” he said. “The farmer and the grocery shopper are on the same side, and the food system should work for both.” Reached on Aug. 26, a spokesman for Republican nominee Cody Simpson said the candidate was unavailable for comment. Meanwhile, Fischer explained, the only long-term cure for high U.S. beef prices is a larger American herd, which is where S.C. can help. S.C. farmers are less in the business of making beef and more in the business of making cattle to sell to Western ranchers, he said. As for whether we’ve hit the bottom of the contraction cycle and are headed back up, Fischer is cautious. “That’s the speculation right now,” he said. “But it’s going to take some time for us to come out of this.”

to come to Johns Island sometime next year, Nichols said. “The most interesting country for padel right now is the U.K., just in terms of growth and playerbase,” he said. “But the most interesting opportunity is in the U.S.. … The more interesting challenge is starting from nothing here in Charleston as opposed to where it’s already growing.”

now, but we’re hoping late this year, we’ll be able to get people on the courts.” Though opening a club in Charleston isn’t without challenges — most of which are handled by building the courts indoors rather than open-air. “Running an outdoor padel club is really difficult,” Herring said. “The weather is brutal. Whether it’s rain or extreme heat, you’re just really exposed, and the glass walls act almost like a magnifying glass. And from a business standpoint, it’s really difficult to constantly play weather man. “You get rid of that headache, people lock in their plans, and life gets a lot easier.” PATL already operates courts in Atlanta and Louisville, Ky. Courts are open to the public, with paid memberships offering access to exclusive events, discounts and other benefits.

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The coming Mount Pleasant club, opening under national padel club operator PATL, is looking to set the national standard for what these clubs should be. “Charleston will be one of the nicest facilities in the country if we can execute the way we want to,” said PATL founder Andrew Herring. “We’re just waiting on construction

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— we barnyard-epithet you not — with watercolor renderings of imaginary affordable housing developments designed by a tony London architect to look like Charleston single houses. Even more remarkably, Cogswell followed that up last week by inviting firms to bid on the job of designing those units on 57.5 acres in the city — 55 of which are currently owned or co-owned by other area governments and independent public institutions that haven’t signed onto the plan. Sound familiar? Now, to be clear: Charleston’s housing crisis is real, and we’re all for building 3,500 affordable city units. Credit to Cogswell for working with Bloomberg to come up with the idea. But there’s a reason the Charleston Housing Authority board, including Cogswell’s appointees, voted unanimously last week to stick with their own rebuilding plan instead of partnering with the city on Project 3500. It’s because the economics of affordable housing are brutal. And the only way anyone has ever solved them is by carefully matching their financing — subsidies, tax credits, federal assistance, market-rate unit support — to the development they want to build. In fact, as the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development makes clear in its own project requirements, that’s the only way to solve them. We sincerely hope Cogswell has an ace up his sleeve the rest of us can’t see. But right now, the whole thing looks less like Project 3500 and more like Project Hail Mary — a desperate long ball thrown up by a mayor who seems better at Big Bold Ideas and Full Cogswell Launches than at the boring business of finding the money and getting it done. Oh and by the way — there’s an election coming up next year. Want to take bets that Project 3500 is a Big Bold Talking Point?

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Graham beat U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman by 5% in a roughand-tumble Tuesday contest where Graham’s home area of the Upstate went to Norman but she carried the Midlands, Pee Dee and Lowcountry. So now with Graham running against Democratic nominee Annie Andrews, the November race pits two women against each other in a state that doesn’t particularly like women legislators. The South Carolina General Assembly only has 24 women among 170 state lawmakers in two chambers. That’s just 14% in a state where 52% of the population is female. Before Graham’s brother, four-term Republican Lindsey Graham, died unexpectedly on July 11, Andrews had an uphill battle — despite his unpopularity with the far right wing of his party. But he was close with President Donald Trump, who heartily backed Darline Graham at an Horry County rally. That pressure was critical in her 18,069-vote statewide victory. In Horry County, she got

16,841 more votes than Norman. After Darline Graham was appointed in July to finish her brother’s current term, some weren’t sure she would run for the full term. But she topped nine other candidates, including another congressman and former governor, to make it into the Aug. 25 runoff. Graham starts out ahead with just 10 weeks until election day. Polling shows a generic Republican congressional candidate in South Carolina has a 10-point advantage over a Democrat, said Winthrop University pollster Scott Huffmon. “If Graham can stick to talking points, not give Dr. Andrews any ammo with gaffes and refuse to be baited into fighting with Andrews where Andrews has the high ground, Graham just has to play defense,” Huffmon told the Charleston City Paper. So there’s a shaky path to victory for Andrews — if all stars align: • Opting out. With South Carolina voters’ low support for women legislators, those who cast ballots for Norman may be so frustrated by election day that they stay home. That might cut into Graham’s 10-point advantage. • Experience. Voters overall could decide to sit out the election if they’re irked with the general lack of experience by both major party candidates. Graham struggled in a recent debate over a foreign policy question. Andrews ran a race for Congress two years ago but has not held elective office. Neither side would gain much of an advantage here.

• Straight tickets. Andrews can tout her professional credentials as a doctor who’s been in the trenches saving lives. Graham’s qualifications are thinner, but because voters don’t really know either of them, South Carolinians may just punch the “R” ballot because that’s what too many are used to. Advantage: Graham. • Black turnout. State Democrats in June nominated a slate of Black challengers for statewide offices and are fielding candidates in every S.C. House race. That might pull a strong turnout by Black voters, who have underperformed in recent years. Advantage: Andrews. • Ugliness. If the Graham-Andrews race turns ugly with personal attacks and lots of negative advertising, more people could sit out election day. Possible slight advantage to Andrews. • Trump. If the president, whose popularity is sinking across the country, continues to insert himself in this Senate race, there could be a consequence, particularly miffed Norman supporters stay home or Democrats and independents want to send a message. Advantage: Andrews. Before the runoff, Trump said: “What I really want you to do is pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot.” In November, more than just Republicans might heed that request — much to the displeasure of Graham. Andy Brack is editor and publisher of Charleston City Paper. Have a comment? Send to: feedback@charleston citypaper.com.

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lings from those decades ago, as turtles generally return to their beach of origin to lay their own eggs. “We don’t get to see these results right away,” said S.C. Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Care Center Manager Melissa Ranly. “It takes about 30 years for these turtles to become adults and come back home to nest. So these numbers are really showing that things we put in place decades ago to help the turtles worked.”

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Decades of conservation pays off with banner turtle nesting season By Skyler Baldwin

Feature 08.28.2026

ea turtle conservation is a lot like planting a tree today to be able to sit in shade years from now. Both are long-term investments. “We put a lot of good conservation measures into place about 30 years ago,” said Michelle Pate, who manages the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ Marine Turtle Conservation Program. “We implemented several turtle protection devices [for boats] in the water. On land, we started relocating nests, making sure we put protective screens and cages around them.” That first wave of sea turtle nest protection from the late 1970s through the ‘80s

led to a huge boost in hatchling survival. And now, those hatchlings are the ones laying their own eggs on the Palmetto State’s beaches, leading to record-setting numbers of nests and eggs this year. As of Aug. 25, SCDNR counted 7,946 loggerhead sea turtle nests, already making it the third-highest number on record. But the count isn’t over yet, officials said, and it’s possible this year could still break the 2019 record of 8,775 nests. Turtles typically lay eggs from May through mid-August, though the nesting season runs through October. Each nest contains more than 100 eggs on average. Nesting sea turtles are also the same hatch-

On individual beaches, nesting numbers are already breaking records. Turtle teams on Hilton Head Island recorded 413 nests as of Aug. 25, up from 237 last year. Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge north of Mount Pleasant, which usually sees the highest nesting numbers across its multiple beaches, is up to 3,364 loggerhead nests so far. The number is quickly approaching its 2025 total of 3,902. All along the coast, turtle patrol teams wake up early in the morning — well before sunrise — and walk the beaches to search for new nests or new activity in previously recorded nests. “Our turtle teams are one of the single most important aspects to turtle conservation,” Pate said. “We cannot cover 300 kilometers of beach without them. They’re out seven days a week for six months straight, early in the morning, looking for any signs of activity and documenting any nest that’s present.” And this year, experts are conducting population research, which means volun-

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Sea turtles return to nest at the same beach they hatched from — a whole 30 years later teers are collecting one egg from each loggerhead nest for genetic testing. It’s part of the recovery plan, Pate said, and it will let experts see just how many nesting females are in the water, which ones come back, and how often.

You can help, too

You don’t have to be a marine biologist or turtle expert to lend a helping hand to these vulnerable nesting turtles and hatchlings.

Turtles by the numbers

All data is considered preliminary. Numbers are as of noon, Aug. 25.

7,965 Total nests

758 Emerged

610,155 Estimated eggs to date

328,302 Hatched eggs

First nest: Botany Bay Island (May 5) First emergence: Kiawah Island (June 30) Most recent nest: Edisto Beach State Park (Aug. 24) Most recent emergence: Harbor Island (Aug. 25) For updated data, including causes of egg loss, false crawls and species breakdowns, visit seaturtle.org.

Photos courtesy SC Aquarium

The S.C. Aquarium’s Turtle Care Center gives guests close-up views on turtle rescue and conservation efforts

S.C. Aquarium rehab center vital to sea turtle conservation

Sea turtle conservation doesn’t begin and end with nest protection and hatchling survivorship. The S.C. Aquarium houses a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center and program that has helped nearly 500 sick or injured turtles be released back into the wild. The world’s seven species of sea turtles are threatened or endangered. They face habitat loss, plastic ingestion and entanglement, fishery interactions, cold-stunning and predation. The aquarium’s Sea Turtle Care Center opened in 2000, seeking to help minimize these impacts in local waters. “We’ve seen the number of patients grow over the years,” said S.C. Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Care Center Manager Melissa Ranly. “Whether that’s due to higher awareness or actually more turtles in need is hard to determine.” The care center partners with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and provides an interactive education and outreach program to aquarium guests. Ranly said the more people know about the care center and the work it’s doing, the better turtle outcomes are. “If people weren’t aware of us, if they accidentally hook a sea turtle, they may just cut the line and let it go,” she said. “So we’re really thankful that with this growing awareness, people know that they can call us, and we can get the turtles healthy again and get them back out into the ocean.” The Sea Turtle Care Center is currently home to nine patients. You can keep track of their conditions and progress online at scaquarium.org/blog.

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“We’ve all heard the saying, ‘Leave no trace,’ ” Ranly said. Beach chairs, umbrellas and other furniture create obstacles that turtles can find difficult to navigate. And big holes in the sand can be especially dangerous. It’s important that hatchlings have a safe and clear pathway to the water, Ranly said. It’s also important to extinguish any outdoor lighting at night during nesting season, and pull curtains closed, Pate added. Turtle hatchlings use light to navigate to the water, specifically moonlight reflecting off the waves. Bright, unnatural lighting can confuse hatchlings, and they may never reach the surf. It’s unlikely for a typical beachgoer to be on the sand before the turtle teams. But if you spot a nest or nesting sea turtle that looks unmarked, call the SCDNR radio room at 1 (800) 922-5431 to get in touch with a local beach patrol. “We only ask folks to give them plenty of space, and don’t use flash photography,” Pate said. “It’s not worth it to get that picture. Interfering with protected species shouldn’t be on anyone’s bucket list.”

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The whole lobster spaghetti at seafood-driven Riva Mare is exemplary of the light, seafood-focused Italian menu guests can enjoy with rooftop seating

Riva Mare brings coastal Italian to the Navy Yard One could argue the most exciting things happening in the Charleston cuisine scene are happening off the downtown peninsula. Riva Mare, the latest opening from culinary behemoth Indigo Road Hospitality Group, supports this theory. The restaurant opened Aug. 21 at 2154 Noisette Blvd. in the burgeoning Charleston Design District within the greater Navy Yard Charleston. On the top floor of Storehouse 9, Riva Mare offers a seafood-driven menu showcasing the tastes and vibes of coastal Italy. The restaurant also has one of the best rooftops in town with 165 seats, including cabanas. The outdoor space somehow catches a breeze on even the hottest Lowcountry night.

in coastal South Carolina each summer as a boy. It made an impression — the first fish he learned how to butcher was a South Carolina flounder when he was 10. “The Appalachian mindset that I bring with me with food in general is trying to work with as many purveyors as possible and trying to support the community,” McMullen said. This means getting fish from places like CudaCo. and Crosby’s and produce from GrowFood Carolina. McMullen said the menu will change based on seasonality and there will be a mindfulness of shoulder seasons. He also noted Indigo Road has a massive network when it comes to sourcing, and he plans to lean into that. “We’re doing Italian, but with coastal Italian, it’s a different fare,” he said. “It’s lighter and a lot more seafoodfocused. It’s a completely different dining experience.”

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The kitchen is under the leadership of Executive Chef Sean McMullen, most recently chef de cuisine at Luminosa in Asheville, N.C. The restaurant was a Michelin Green Star recipient — a distinction highlighting places that excel at sustainable practices — and showcased Italian food with Appalachian techniques. A North Carolina native, McMullen spent a month

What sets Riva Mare apart from the overabundance of recent Italian openings in Charleston? “Just leaning into a specific expression of coastal Italian,” the chef said. “The idea behind this is based on Liguria, which is the Italian Riviera. It also borders the Alps, so you see some French influence in there.” A raw bar offers tuna carpaccio, snapper tartare,

The raw bar offers a selection of carpaccio, crudo, tartare and oysters

Riva Mare is open for dinner service from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Lunch service will start later. Complimentary parking is available.

A la carte What’s new

Relocating: Babas on Meeting is moving from its current space next to goat.sheep.cow.north to the former Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ location at 1011 King St. The original Babas opened on Cannon Street in 2018, followed by the Meeting Street location in 2021 and an outpost on Wentworth Street in December 2025. The King Street opening is slated for the fall. More: babascharleston.com Espresso and bites: Cafe Lucca, a popup inside Doar Bros. at 225 Meeting St., is slated to open on Sept. 1. It will serve breakfast and lunch and will have an espresso bar. The popup will be open Mondays though Wednesdays from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. More: Instagram Elevated cocktails: Avondale has a new cocktail bar at 15 Magnolia Road. The space — formerly Voodoo Tiki Bar and Grill and briefly Caroline’s Aloha Bar — is now the Volstad Room. The bar features beer, wine and cocktails on tap, and there is a small plate and shareable bites menu. More: Instagram Texas invasion: The former Rutledge Cab Company space at 1300 Rutledge Ave. will be the future home of Truth BBQ, an import started in 2015 at a spot between Austin and Houston. The Charleston joint will be the company’s third — and first outside of Texas. Truth is known for its central Texas-style barbecue. No opening date has been set. More: truthbbq.com

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Hamachi crudo and oysters. Antipasti range from grilled octopus with crispy potatoes, celery, olives, lemon and olive oil to sardine toast served on grilled focaccia with whipped ricotta and pickled Serrano pepper. There is a whole lobster spaghetti and a classic linguine vongole, a dish with littleneck clams, olive oil, white wine, garlic, Calabrian chili and parsley. Pansotti nero, a stuffed traditional pasta that showcases local shrimp, gets its black color from the squid ink. There’s even a seafood pizza! This one comes with tuna, San Marzano tomato, olives, pickled chili and parsley. Don’t fear if you’re not craving seafood when you visit. There’s a half chicken al mattone (“under a brick”) served with roasted peppers and salsa verde. A flatiron steak comes with blistered tomatoes, arugula and Parmesan. Then there’s the showstopping corn agnolotti with ricotta, corn brodo, chives and breadcrumbs. For this dish, McMullen uses a traditional pudding stick (for those of us from outside Appalachia, we might call this a corn cutter). The tool removes the corn kernels and presses all the juice off the cob. McMullen cooks the corn and juices down in the pizza oven and then whips it with ricotta. This becomes the filling. “It’s light, sweet corn. Everything you want when it’s hot outside,” he said. Dessert is not an afterthought at Riva Mare. There’s sacripantina, a traditional, dome-shaped cake from Genoa. This iteration is a marsala-soaked sponge cake with vanilla crema, toasted cake crumbs and blood orange zabaglione (a sweet sauce made with egg yolks, sugar and a sweet fortified wine like Marsala). There’s an array of cannoli, a frozen tiramisu and soft serve ice cream. The beverage program offers frozen drinks, limoncellos and a curated Italian wine list. Signature cocktails range from the “open sails” — limoncello, basil, lemon, honey, prosecco and soda — to the “sun seeker” — tequila and mezcal with chili pepper, lime, agave and cocoa bitters. “I’m just excited,” McMullen said. “This is a really cool spot and a really exciting time for this area. I want this to be a spot where people can come regularly to pop in, but also a place where people can come for a special occasion dining experience. “I like the ability to cater to peoples’ needs, whether it is just something casual and fun and last minute, or something they’ve been looking forward to for months. It’s just all about making that guest experience what everybody hopes for, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to execute that in this space.”

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One Creek’s Trash gathers advocacy treasures By Maura Hogan

Culture 08.28.2026

A worse-for-the-wear camper seat cushion. An empty aquarium tank. A motherlode of plastic containers, chip bags and cigarette butts. These are among the tossed-off contents being transformed for One Creek’s Trash, a three-day exhibition starting Aug. 28 of dozens of artists at Silver Hill Studio in Park Circle. They’re ready to change the world, one piece of litter at a time. Sprung from a heap of local refuse, each work reimagines what could exist on the stretch of Lowcountry as opposed to what is currently being proposed — a mega gas plant and pipeline in Canadys by Dominion Energy. “It’s a great way to try to not only beautify the area but to get the community involved and make something beautiful out of it,” said Brighid Welchans, cofounder of artist cooperative Microdose, which launched the event. The weekend-long event highlights works of around 50 S.C.-based artists, all of whom are part of a collective effort of local arts and advocacy groups to make a powerful statement about how art and activism can uplift a community. A soft opening at 5 p.m. Aug. 28 launches a community art build. The next day, the gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Aug. 30 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., there’s a Sunday closing bash featuring Big Tent Pizza, interactive art activities and surprises, as well as advocacy actions.

Grassroots effort

One Creek’s Trash brings together grassroots Charleston organizations. Microdose has partnered with Charleston Climate Coalition, a nonprofit grassroots group of Lowcountry citizens working to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis and the M.A.R.S.H. Project, which advocates for the marsh and for reclaiming Charleston’s natural heritage through volunteering. The event sponsor, Cultivate Science + Art, provides social opportunities to explore artistic

Volunteers collected litter from Noisette Creek in June, packing an 8’x10’ shed full with the spoils — some of which will be repurposed into works of art talents while learning how science sheds light on the world. It expands upon their collaborative artsfueled initiative, Songs to Save the Edisto, for which local bands raise awareness for the 2000-megawatt methane gas plant that Dominion Energy has proposed to expand fossil fuel usage in Colleton County. If built on a site adjacent to the Edisto River, it will be one of the largest in the country.

Talking trash

Now, the activists and artists are talking trash. It is a topic that has long been on the mind of Welchans, co-founder with Dexter Mitchell of Microdose and an artist who has a background in biology and ecology. “One of my very first ideas was that I wanted to make art out of trash,” said Welchans. “The environment is what I’m most passionate about.” In June, organizers and volunteers gathered at Noisette Creek near Silver Hill Studio in North Charleston. They collected litter to sort, save and distribute to artists, then asking them to envision what could be built instead of an Edisto River gas plant and pipeline. The haul, which packed an 8' x 10' shed, was the yield of that cleanup initiated by Charleston Climate Coalition, as well as another on Edisto Island. At the event, attendees will also have a chance to make their own art from trash

Photos by Brighid Welchans

that’s on hand. Taking the format of a mixed media gallery where artists were encouraged to use whatever they wanted, the only stipulation was that each work had to include one piece of trash that either the organization or the artist picked up from the area. “I’ve been blown away,” said Anna Long, organizing director at the Charleston Climate Coalition. They have been on the receiving end of recent progress photos sent by artists, who range from 6 to well into their 60s, which include a mix of professional artists and newcomers to the art world. “We’ve got people making everything from paintings to paper mache, and 3D hanging sculptures to one artist who cut and hand-dyed the plastic from plastic containers to create a roseate spoonbill, which is incredible,” they said. The artists are donating their time and pieces. All proceeds of sold works will go back to the campaign to stop the gas plant and pipeline.

A key to community

Incidentally, the response to the call for artists was equally outsized, with everyone from professional practitioners to aspiring youths eager to get their hands on the tossoffs and transform them into art. For Long, who spends their days bringing people together to unify around a common goal, art and community organizing are in perfect lockstep. “It often requires a lot of imagination because our minds are so captured by the realities of the world that we live in that it can be really hard to imagine something different, especially if that is something that has not been thought up yet,” they said. IF YOU WANT TO GO: The three-day exhibition (hours above) is at Silver Hill Studio, 4268 Spruill Ave. More: charlestonclimatecoalition.org

Jazz festival celebrates 20th edition at Gaillard

Arts+Music Let it Rip City at the Terrace Theater Nameless Numberhead’s Rip City at the Movies returns on Aug. 28 for its third madcap melange of locally-made short films, sketches, animations, music videos and more, all in the form of filmed material. Join the fun from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Terrace Theater, 1956d Maybank Hwy. More: namelessnumberhead.com.

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THE LINEUP

THEATER Lakecia Benjamin (above) and Anthony Hamilton (right) are just two of the big names headlining this year’s Lowcountry Jazz Festival

Expanding influence

The Gaillard Center’s role has also expanded beyond simply providing the festival’s stage. Lissa Frankel, the venue’s president and CEO, said the partnership allows the center to share its production resources while supporting a local nonprofit whose mission aligns with its own. “We’re very dedicated to partnering with other institutions to help rise the tide for all ships,” she said. The festival’s proceeds benefit Bell’s nonprofit, Closing the Gap In Health Care which addresses health disparities and provides scholarships for underserved students. Those proceeds also bolster the Gaillard Center’s arts education mission. The center serves about 25,000 children annually through programs that provide free tickets and transportation to students who might otherwise be unable to attend performances. “It’s really like a one-two punch,” she said. “We all get to hear a whole bunch of glorious music in that great hall. And we support these two important missions.” The partnership has also helped the festival become a significant regional and national draw. Frankel estimates about

Sept. 5: Anthony Hamilton; Peter White; Lakecia Benjamin Hamilton: The Grammy-winning singer is known for his rich baritone and blend of gospel, classic R&B and neo-soul. His 2003 breakthrough album, Comin’ From Where I’m From, featured “Charlene” and “The Point of It All.” White: The British-born guitarist has been a contemporary-jazz and smooth-jazz favorite for more than three decades, first gaining prominence with Al Stewart before launching a solo career. Benjamin: The Grammy-nominated alto saxophonist moves between jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop. Her 2023 album Phoenix featured collaborations with Dianne Reeves, Wayne Shorter and Patrice Rushen.

Photos by Elizabeth Letizell; provided

70% of attendees come from outside the Charleston area, making the event a boost for local tourism as well as an important part of the city’s music calendar. “We don’t have another smooth jazz festival like this at all,” Frankel said. “The Lowcountry Jazz Festival has really become an important part of the season.” Clarke said having the festival at the Gaillard puts attendees within walking distance of restaurants, hotels, museums and other attractions, allowing visitors to experience Charleston as well as the music. “You’re coming to hear great music, you’re coming to get a dose of culture,” Clarke said. “You get a fabulous down-home feeling of what Southern hospitality is all about.” The festival incorporates announcements and an auction benefiting Closing the Gap into the weekend. “A lot of people come just to have a great time at the festival,” Frankel said. “I feel like they should also have pride in supporting these programs.” IF YOU WANT TO GO: Doors open at 7 p.m. Sept. 5 and 6, Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston. Tickets range from $80-$223; gaillardcenter.org

Sept. 6: RnR with Rick Braun and Richard Elliot; Keiko Matsui; Jonathan Butler RnR: Trumpeter Rick Braun and saxophonist Richard Elliot pair two contemporary-jazz horn veterans. Braun has worked with Sade, Rod Stewart and Tom Petty; Elliot spent five years with Tower of Power. Matsui: The Japanese pianist and composer blends contemporary jazz with classical and global influences and has collaborated with Bob James and Kirk Whalum. Butler: The South African-born guitarist and vocalist combines jazz, gospel and R&B with the rhythms of his native Cape Town.

• Through Sept. 19: Pure Theatre’s world premiere of Church Wars by Fred Thompson launches its 24th season with a mockumentary comedy about a struggling church seeking ways to save itself. Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St. More: puretheatre.org

BOOKS AND WINE

• Aug. 30, 6:30 p.m.: Indulge in A Literary Wine Tasting, a cozy, after-hours gathering at the Archive bookstore promising an immersive evening where stories and wine intertwine. Explore three thoughtfully selected wines, each paired with a different literary genre, alongside curated book recommendations to match every sip and mood. 700 South Shelmore Blvd., Unit 103, Mount Pleasant. More: thearchivechs.com

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The Pat Conroy Literary Center has named nonprofit executive and critically acclaimed author Robert Gwaltney as its new executive director. More: patconroyliterarycenter.org

MUSIC

• Aug. 28, 6 p.m.: The Wood Brothers, The Windjammer • Aug. 29, 7 p.m.: Goo Goo Dolls, Credit One Stadium • Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m.: The Midnight City, Music Farm • Aug. 30, 6 p.m.: Mark Bryan and Friends, The Windjammer • Aug. 31, 7 p.m.: Gin Blossoms, Charleston Music Hall • Sept. 2, 5:30 p.m.: Barn Jam, Awendaw Green • Sept. 2, 7 p.m.: The War and Treaty, The Refinery • Sept. 5-6, 6 p.m.: Lowcountry Jazz Festival, Gaillard Center

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The Lowcountry Jazz Festival is headed back to the Charleston Gaillard Center Sept. 5-6 for its 20th edition, bringing two nights of jazz, soul and R&B. This year’s lineup ranges from Grammywinning soul singer Anthony Hamilton and veteran guitarist Peter White to Grammynominated saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin on Saturday. The next day’s show will include a contemporary jazz duo named RnR, pianist Keiko Matsui and South African-born guitarist and vocalist Jonathan Butler. The festival, co-produced by Tony Clarke and the Gaillard Center, l has grown well beyond its smooth-jazz foundation while retaining its connection to the Lowcountry community. Clarke became involved with the festival after Charleston doctor Thaddeus Bell brought him in as a consultant to help to shape the festival into a broader musical experience. “I wanted to create a festival where we not only did smooth jazz, but we had an R&B component, a world music component, a gospel component and a straightahead or traditional jazz component,” Clarke said in a recent interview with the Charleston City Paper. He said he deliberately wants audiences to encounter artists outside their usual musical comfort zones. “If you’re coming to hear Anthony Hamilton, you’re going to get a dose of Lakecia Benjamin,” he said. “We’re introducing people to these artists who are totally different.” That approach is particularly meaningful for the festival’s 20th edition. Clarke said the milestone makes him feel “pretty blessed,” but he is already looking ahead. “If you think our programming is stellar for the 20th year, just wait until Dr. Bell stands on the stage on our 25th year,” he said.

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2026-DR-08-789 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS LAKESHA SCOTT, KEVIN SCOTT, AND LEROY DRAYTON, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2010, 2021, 2022, AND 2024. TO DEFENDANT: LEROY DRAYTON YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Berkeley County on April 29, 2026 at 11:10 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 CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2026CP1003544 21st Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, -vsChristopher D. Behrens, Defendant(s) SUMMONS (Claim and Delivery) Non-Jury TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Christopher D. Behrens YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 1640 St. Julian Place, Columbia, South Carolina 29202, within thirty (30) days after 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 answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for a judgment by default granting the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDE(S), AND/OR TO PERSON UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY, INCOMPETENTS AND PERSONS CONFINED AND PERSON IN THE MILITARY: YOUR ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem within thirty (30) days after service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff. NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Complaint in the above-captioned action were filed on July 2, 2026, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina. Crawford & von Keller, LLC. PO Box 4216 1640 St. Julian Place (29204) Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 803-790-2626 Email: court@crawfordvk.com Attorneys for Plaintiff`

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2026-DR-10-0121 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Arrion L Denson, Richard Pryor, Floyd Wood, Antionne Clinton, and Jerome Saunders, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2013, 2015, AND 2019. TO DEFENDANTS: Floyd Wood, Antionne Clinton, and Jerome Saunders, 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 9:45 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.

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2026-DR-10-1231 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS MEGAN SEMLER AND AUSTIN LEE, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN 2009 AND 2012. TO DEFENDANT: MEGAN SEMLER AND AUSTIN LEE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on May 20, 2026, at 4:12 PM. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Charleston County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Attorney, Fredrick Mogab, Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, 3685 Rivers Ave., Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court. Fredrick Mogab,

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ESTADO DE CAROLINA DEL SUR CONDADO DE CHARLESTON EN EL TRIBUNAL DE FAMILIA PARA EL NOVENO CIRCUITO JUDICIAL NÚM. DE EXPEDIENTE 2026DR-10-0218 EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SERVICIOS SOCIALES DE CAROLINA DEL SUR CONTRA Kendy Alejandra Bonilla Rodriguez, Nelson Hernandez Alvila, Matuzalen Villar Rodriguez, Nahun Hernandez, DEMANDADOS. EN BENEFICIO DE: MENORES NACIDOS EN 2012, 2017 y 2022. AL DEMANDADO: Matuzalen Villar Rodriguez POR LA PRESENTE SE LE CITA y se le requiere que responda a la Citación en esta acción presentada ante el Secretario del Tribunal del Condado de Charleston el 27 de enero de 2026 a las 3:59 pm y a la Citación Enmendada presentada ante el Secretario del Tribunal del Condado de Charleston el 26 de febrero de 2026 a las 8:52 am. Previa demostración de interés, se le entregará una copia de la Citación a su solicitud al Secretario del Tribunal del Condado de Charleston, y usted deberá notificar una copia de su Respuesta a la Citación al Demandante, el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de Carolina del Sur, en la oficina de su abogado, W. Tracy Brown, Departamento Legal del Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado de Charleston, 3685 Rivers Ave, Suite 101, North Charleston, Carolina del Sur 29405, dentro de treinta (30) días de esta publicación, excluyendo la fecha de notificación. Si usted no responde dentro del plazo anteriormente establecido, el Demandante procederá a solicitar el reparo correspondiente ante el Tribunal. W. Tracy Brown, SC Bar # 5832, 3685 Rivers Ave, Suite 101, North Charleston, Carolina del Sur 29405, (843) 953-9625.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DOCKET NO. 2026-DR-10-0218 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Kendy Alejandra Bonilla Rodriguez, Nelson Hernandez Avila, Matuzalen Villar Rodriguez, Nahun Hernandez, DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2012, 2017, and 2022. TO DEFENDANTS: Matuzalen Villar Rodriguez, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Summons in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on January 27, 2026, at 3:59 pm. 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 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND WORKSHOP Monday, September 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM The Charleston County Planning Commission will hold a meeting and workshop beginning at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2026, in Council Chambers (second floor of the Lonnie Hamilton, III, Public Services Building, located at: 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405). The meeting will be livestreamed at: https://www.charlestoncounty. gov/departments/county-council/ cctv.php. Agenda and packet information can be found online at https://engage.charlestoncounty. gov/CCPCportal. Public comments may be made in person or submitted through the Portal linked above by 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Contact the Zoning and Planning Department at (843) 202-7200 for additional information.

CHARLESTON COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING A meeting of the Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) will be held Monday, September 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Room 249, Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405. This hearing is open to the public and will be recorded. The BZA public hearing will be livestreamed (for viewing only) at: charlestoncounty. org/departments/county-council/ cctv.php The meeting information will be available online at engage. charlestoncounty.org/BZAPortal one week prior to the meeting. The BZA will hear the following cases: NEW BUSINESS: CASE# BZA-07-26-00993 Special Exception request to establish a Short-Term Rental Property, Extended Home Rental (EHR) in the Low Density Residential (R-4) Zoning District at 485 Woodland Shores – James Island (TMS # 343-16-00-036) CASE# BZA-07-26-00994 Variance request to allow encroachment of more than thirtyfive percent (35%) into the Critical Root Zone of a 40-inch DBH Grand Sand Live Oak located within the Richardson Road right-of-way, in order to provide access to TMS #330-12-00-068 and #330-12-00069, including proposed Lots B-5-A and B-5-B and existing Lot B-6. GRAND TREE LOCATION: Richardson Road Right-of-Way – James Island (near TMS # 330-12-00-067)

CASE# BZA-07-26-00995 Variance request to reduce the minimum required off-street parking spaces from thirty (30) spaces to twenty-six (26) spaces, associated with a proposed addition and renovation of an existing religious assembly building at 1644 Highway 174 – Edisto Island (TMS # 07000-00-005) CASE# BZA-07-26-00996 Variance request for existing and proposed encroachments into the following required buffers: 75-foot right-of-way landscape buffer along Highway 174; 15-foot right-of-way landscape buffer along Oak Island Road; and 15-foot land use buffer along the southeast property line, associated with a proposed addition and renovation of an existing religious assembly building at 1644 Highway 174 – Edisto Island (TMS # 070-00-00-005) CASE# BZA-07-26-00997 Variance request to reduce the 50foot front street/side setback for an existing unpermitted swimming pool and a proposed detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 5032 Raptors Reach Lane – East Area (TMS # 625-00-00-030) CASE# BZA-07-26-00998 Variance request reduce the required 50-foot front street/side setback for existing unpermitted accessory structures (carport and sheds) and for a proposed addition to the manufactured home at 8058 Nicole Way – Edisto Island (TMS # 076-00-00-153) CASE# BZA-07-26-00999 Variance request to remove three (3) Grand Trees and to allow encroachment of more than thirty-five percent (35%) into the Critical Root Zone of two (2) Grand Trees for a proposed multi-family development at 1611 Folly Road – James Island (TMS # 334-11-00-004) CASE# BZA-07-26-001000 Special Exception request to establish a Horticultural Service use within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District for a proposed storm debris laydown yard associated with the James Island Public Service District (JIPSD) at 1566 Folly Road – James Island (TMS # 427-00-00-026) CASE# BZA-07-26-001001 Variance request to reduce the minimum required 25-foot landscape buffer for a proposed storm debris laydown yard associated with the James Island Public Service District (JIPSD) at 1566 Folly Road – James Island (TMS # 427-00-00-026) CASE# BZA-07-26-001002 Variance request to remove one (1) Grand Tree and to allow encroachment of more than thirtyfive percent (35%) into the Critical Root Zone of one (1) Grand Tree for a proposed storm debris laydown yard associated with the JIPSD at 1566 Folly Road – James Island (TMS # 427-00-00-026)

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 9/16/2026 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. Robert McNeil; Ray Kriz;

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Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Trunk Space Storage - Charleston located at 1455 Folly Rd Charleston SC 29412 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 9/17/2026 at 11:00 AM. 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. Blythe Nameth; Kelly Grant; Jeremy Moore; William Smithey; Alexis Price; Terah Turner; Cameron Clark; Lee Hettesheimer. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

the office of the Charleston County Clerk for the Common Pleas Court of the Ninth Judicial Circuit on the 25th day of June, 2026. COUNTS & HUGER, LLC /S/ GEORGE E. COUNTS Attorney for Plaintiff 27 Gamecock Ave. Ste. 200 Post Office Box 80399 Charleston, South Carolina 29416 (843) 537-0143

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Civil Action No. 2026-CP-1002397 Jean Randall, Plaintiff, Vs. Estate of Harold Bernard Randall, Barbara Jean Randall Harris, Beverly Ann Randall, Earl Jones, Antonio Lamar Milligan, Elmore Sidney Randall, Sidney Marquel Randall, Erline Randall Reed, Estate of Elmore Randall, Jr., Estate of John Milligan, Estate of Rosa Turner Milligan, Estate of Joshua Joseph, Estate of Lucille Randall, Gloria E. MitchellRandall, JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, as fictitious names for a class of unknown persons being incompetents, minors, persons in military service to the United States of America, imprisoned, and/or under any other form of legal disability, including but not limited to unknown heirs, devisees, distributees, administrators, or personal representatives of deceased persons, and all other persons known or appear of record to have some right, title, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the complaint herein. Defendants. AMENDED SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF THE FILING OF THE AMENDED COMPLAINT (Quiet Title Action/Partition In Kind) TO DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE:

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2026-CP-10-3419 RANDY E. ADKINS, SR. Plaintiff vs SUSAN M. SIMONIN Defendant SUMMONS (Jury Trial Requested) YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the Plaintiff or his attorney, George E. Counts, Esquire, at 27 Gamecock Avenue, P.O. Box 80399, Charleston, South Carolina 29416, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of this day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint with the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Dated this 25th day of June, 2026, at Charleston, South Carolina. NOTICE TO: THE, DEFENDANT, Susan M. Simonin, above named Take NOTICE: that the original Summons and Complaint in the above-captioned case were filed in

You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the subscriber at her office address stated below, within thirty (30) days after the service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to answer the Complaint within this time, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE hereby being given that a Complaint for Quiet Title/ Partition has been filed in this matter regarding property on Legare Road, known as Lot 5, Berwick Plantation Plat of 1876, Edisto Island, South Carolina, and as referenced in the Charleston County Master’s Deed recorded on August 13, 1996 with the Charleston County ROD in Book X272, Page 272, including but not limited to TMS#s: 07600-00-284, 076-00-00-285, 076-00-00-332, 076-00-00334, 076-00-00-333, 076-0000-286, 076-00-00-140, and 076-00-00-184. Dated: July 17, 2026 s/Karen M. DeJong Mount Pleasant, SC Karen M. DeJong, Esq. DeJong Law Firm, LLC 222 West Coleman Blvd., Ste. 110 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Tel. No. 843-216-6161 karen@dejonglawfirm.com Attorney for Plaintiff

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2026-DR-10-1663 JUDITH SUAREZ, Plaintiff. VS. EDGAR LOPEZ-SANCHEZ, Defendant. SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to Answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the subscriber, D. Allen Badger, at the address below, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service. That Defendant may be served by law enforcement, by private process server and/or by any other means permitted by Rules of Court or by law. YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE FURTHER that if you fail to appear and defend and fail to answer the Complaint as required by this Summons within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. s/ D. Allen Badger D. Allen Badger Attorney for Plaintiff 2129 Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29405 843-554-8881 badgerlaw@hotmail.com June 26, 2026

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Jacob Reid Yard toys, pool, bounce house, decorations, shoes, Christmas tree

Dee Tucker Boxes of junk, decorative items, household items, clothing

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Facility 2: #1323 609 Old Trolley Road Summerville, SC 29485 9/08/2026 10:30 AM

Facility 7: #3534 2130 N. Main St Summerville, SC 29486 9/08/2026 10:00 AM

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Thomas Alger Tool box

Monique Harrison Bedding, clothes, kitchen stuff

Wayne Morse Household Items

Jacque Fletcher Clothing, small household items

Donald William Household goods

Facility 3: #1755 8850 Rivers Ave North Charleston, SC 29406 9/08/2026 10:45 AM

Facility 8: #5090 165 Quality Dr Summerville, SC 29483 9/08/2026 12:00 PM

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Derrick Coakley Chest , Entertainment center , 2 tvs Kandis Bryant 2 bedroom worth of home and bedroom with couch and tv stand Facility 4: #1964 208 St. James Ave, Ste C Goose Creek, SC 29445 9/08/2026 11:00 AM Joshua Russell Furniture Debra Bolger Bed, misc household items Robert Day Household goods and furniture Pheon Myers Furniture Cassandra Coomber 2 Bedroom apt, living set Deborah Seiber Clothing, papers, dishes, pots & pans, microwave, slow cooker, table top grill, tent, coats Theodora Underwood Clothing Tonia D Cook Furniture, Christmas ornaments, dishes, pots & pans, books, cds & dvds Facility 5: #1965 3781 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29418 9/08/2026 11:00 AM

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Eboni Brown Event planning supplies Jeremy Williams Furniture, boxes, home goods Facility 12: #6809 1205 Central Ave. Summerville, SC 29483 9/08/2026 11:15 AM Brandon Lutes Household furniture BJ Seabrook 1br apt. 2 tvs 65/55 inch, 2 couches one love seat one normal size, minifridge, 13 boxes, 3tires, stoo Devon Sudderth Just the items from my bedroom, closet, living room, and kitchen from my previous apartment.

Facility 6: #1966 434 Orangeburg Road Summerville, SC 29483 9/08/2026 11:15 AM Crystal Bric Clothing and Toys Patricia Grant Household Goods

Prestige Custom Awards Inc. Various packaging supplies like boxes, tape and bubble wrap. Also, will be storing excess inventory.

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Ertha Wigfall Furniture

Tyrone Nelson Furniture Benjamin Wynn Clothing, cookware, memorabilia Jonaziah Jones Boxes, dresser Shameka Simmons One bedroom apartment Ryan Adams Home care products, furniture Facility 17: #8938 5146 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29418 9/08/2026 12:00 PM Dre Lee Furniture, barber chair, tv Gabrielle Roper 1 bedroom apt. King bed set, sectional, clothes, tools, tv and tv stand Makayla McCollin Boxes, furniture, tv's, video games, important documents Lawrence Ravenel Contents of 1 bedroom

Alesia Brown-Nesbitt Books, paperwork, tv, projectors

Facility 14: #7754 344 Nexton Creek Circle Summerville, SC 29486 9/08/2026 11:45 AM Taylor Chambers Household items

Patrick Oden Household items

Voquon Carter Clothing

Jonathan Owens (Owens Premier Construction, LLC) Tools, electronics

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Catina Frazier 2 Bed sets, 2 Living room sets, Tables

LaShay McEachern 2 Bedroom apartment,

Mary Eady Furniture, TV, clothing, table

Rhonda Graham Holiday items, office items, baby equipment, clothes

Kat Hubbard Household items

Tremaine Robinson household items couch, beds

Lauran Tolly Furniture

Quionna Holmes House hold items, bed , clothing, shoes, stoves

James Schuckers Car parts

Catina Frazier 2 Bed sets, 2 Living room sets, Tables

Facility 11: #6808 1055 Beech Hill Rd. Summerville, SC 29485 9/08/2026 11:00 AM

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Austin Turko Furniture, bed 2 tv tables Facility 15: #8489 9670 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 9/08/2026 10:15 AM Donna Boast Household goods Jvonshetta Watson Boxes John Mennel Household items Dominique Darby Appliances, boxes Monique Sanders TV, bags Savannah Middleton Furniture

Facility 3: 1471 Center St Ext. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 9/17/2026 10:30 AM Bang Productions, Inc. Beds, tables, paintings, & chairs. Facility 4: 1514 Mathis Ferry Rd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 9/17/2026 10:35 AM Annette Lee Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Facility 5: 2343 Savannah Hwy Charleston, SC 29414 9/17/2026 10:30 AM LaTonia Mack Kitchen items, bedroom furniture, living room items & more Gregory Wooten 1 - 1/2 bedroom Facility 6: 45 Grand Oaks Blvd Charleston, SC 29414 9/17/2026 11:15 AM Michael Gillispie Household goods, clothes Nicole Singleton Household goods Facility 7: 810 St Andrews Blvd Charleston, SC 29407 9/17/2026 11:45 AM Jackie Fleet Household belongings Steven Jeffcoat Tool box, household items. yard equipment

Facility 8: 1533 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC 29407 9/17/2026 12:45 PM

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Zaynah Phillips Luggage, Furniture, Toys, Kitchenware, Mattress & Bedding Candace Howell Luggage, Plastic Totes, Clothing, Boxes, Bags

Facility 9: 1861 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC 29407 9/17/2026 1:15 PM

Facility 1: 1108 Stockade Ln. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 9/17/2026 10:00 AM

Charles Miller Boxes, beds

Nicole Fugera 3-bedroom town house

Tara Singleton Boxes (under 20)

Facility 2: 1640 James Nelson Rd Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 9/17/2026 10:20 AM

Makayla Duncan Household Goods and Furniture, Beds, Sofa

Renee Williams Household items

Martez Seabrook Couch, 2 tvs, clothes Facility 11: 1540 Meeting Street Road Charleston, SC 29405 9/17/2026 1:00 PM Austin Banks Inventory Patricia Ladson Beds, mattresses, toys, tvs, Michael Feldman Household Goods/Furniture The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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Kevin Keck Furniture, books, dishes, tools, washer and dryer, mattresses, clothes, guitars and amplifiers.

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.

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:

Tammy Burke Household Goods

Amelia Myers Boxes furniture

Facility 10: 2118 Heriot Street Charleston, SC 29403 9/17/2026 12:15 PM

SHOWING THE SUBDIVISION OF TRACT “A” & PART OF TRACT “B” INTO LOTS 1 THROUGH 120 BROOKDALE PHASE III & RESIDUAL PARCELS, AT FOREST HILLS SECTION V PROPERTY OWNED BY EVANS LAND COMPANY, LLC LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA”, dated 8/30/10, revised 10/25/10 by Lawrence J. Kennerty, Jr., PLS#12520 and being recorded in Plat Book L11, at Pages 0001, 0002 and 0003 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. Said lots 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 unto Monalisa B. Benjamin by virtue of a Deed from D. R. Horton, Inc. dated March 15, 2013 and recorded April 5, 2013 in Book 0322 at Page 163 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina. 7642 Haywood Street North Charleston, SC 29418 TMS# 397-05-00-712 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

Master’s Sale Case No. 2026-CP-10-01377 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CitiMortgage, Inc., PLAINTIFF, vs. Monalisa B Benjamin; Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America; Bank of America, N.A.; Brookdale at Forest Hills Homeowners Association, Inc., DEFENDANT(S) Upon authority of a Decree dated the 15th day of July 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 1st day of September 2026, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT CERTAIN pieces, parcels or lots 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 57 BROOKDALE, PHASE III, as shown on that certain three (3) page plat entitled: “FINAL PLAT

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THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN RIDGEWOOD SUBDIVISION, CHARLESTON COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, CONTAINING 2.07 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND DESIGNATED AS TRACT “C” AND TRACT “B” ON A PLAT PREPARED BY JOHN o PLEXICO DATED DECEMBER 2, 1987 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK BP AT PAGE 144 IN THE RMC OFFICE OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TOGETHER BEING BOUNDED NOW OR FORMERLY BY LANDS AS FOLLOWS ON THE NORTHWEST BY TRACT “D” AND ADMINISTRATOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, ON THE WEST BY WALTER AND MARY MULLINS AND BY DANNY AND GARY GRINNER, ON THE SOUTH BY TRACT “A” AND ON THE WEST BY MILLER DRIVE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO PAUL H RUSSELL AND SHERRIE N RUSSELL, AS JOINT TENANTS OF THE ENTIRETY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY DEED OF SAM W MATHIS AND MARGARET C MATHIS, DATED JUNE 1, 1998 AND RECORDED JUNE 30, 1998 IN BOOK V 305 AT PAGE 643, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. SUBSEQUENTLY PAUL H RUSSELL AKA PAUL HOFFMAN RUSSELL PASSED AWAY AND FULL TITLE PASSED TO SHERRIE N RUSSELL BY OPERATION OF LAW. THEREAFTER, THE ESTATE OF PAUL H RUSSELL AKA PAUL HOFFMAN RUSSELL CONVEYED THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO SHERRIE N. RUSSELL AND AMBER L TRULUCK AKA A. TRULUCK BY DEED OF DISTRIBUTION DATED JUNE 14, 2013 AND RECORDED AUGUST 7, 2013 IN BOOK 0351 AT PAGE 538, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER, AMBER L. TRULUCK AKA A. TRULUCK CONVEYED HER INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT PROPERTY TO SHERRIE N. RUSSELL BY DEED DATED JUNE 14, 2013 AND RECORDED AUGUST 7, 2013 IN BOOK 0351 AT PAGE 539, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

3308 Miller Drive Ladson, SC 29456 TMS# 3880900145 / 3889000105

Master’s Sale Case No. 2025-CP-10-05531

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.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005-OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT4, PLAINTIFF, vs. Sherrie N Russell; LVNV Funding LLC, DEFENDANT(S) Upon authority of a Decree dated the 15th day of July 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 1st day of September 2026, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND, TOGETHER WITH BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS

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

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO: 2026-CP-10-03678 Navy Federal Credit Union, PLAINTIFF, vs. LaTroy Smalls; Felicia Smalls, DEFENDANT(S) SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT (NON-JURY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE) DEFICIENCY WAIVED TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, or otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, 240 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 400, Columbia, SC 29210, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear and defend, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein, and judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a guardian ad litem within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Notice upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff immediately and separately and such application will be deemed absolute and total in the absence of your application for such an appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to Answer the foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff will move for an Order of Reference of this case to the Master-in-Equity/Special Referee

NOTICE OF FILING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foregoing Summons, along with the Complaint, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court on July 10, 2026. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. s/ Ashley Z. Stanley August 3, 2026 John S. Kay (S.C. Bar No. 7914) Ashley Z. Stanley (S.C. Bar No. 74854) Alan Stewart (S.C. Bar No. 15576) Sarah O. Leonard (S.C. Bar No. 80165) Gregory Wooten (S.C. Bar No. 73586) M. Celeste Bowers (S.C. Bar No. 100981) Attorneys for Plaintiff Foundation Legal Group 240 Stoneridge Drive Suite 400 Columbia, SC 29210 (803) 726-2700 john.kay@ thefoundationlegalgroup.com ashley.stanley@ thefoundationlegalgroup.com alan.stewart@ thefoundationlegalgroup.com sarah.leonard@ thefoundationlegalgroup.com greg.wooten@ thefoundationlegalgroup.com celeste.bowers@ thefoundationlegalgroup.com

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2026-CP-10-03654 V2K PROPERTIES, LLC, Plaintiff, v. JOHN S. JOHNSON and MAMIE M. JOHNSON, being deceased persons, their heirs, distributees, personal representatives, successors and assigns and spouses, if any they have and ALICE JOHNSON FERGUSON, JOHN G. FERGUSON, THADDEUS FERGUSON and JOHN BLAND, and if they be deceased, their heirs, distributees, personal representatives, successors and assigns and spouses, if any they have and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real estate described in the

complaint, commonly known as: 316 President Street Charleston County, South Carolina TMS Number: 460-07-01-068 and also any unknown adults and those persons as who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants. SUMMONS & NOTICE To the Defendants above-named: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at his office at: 925 Wappoo Road, Suite B, Charleston, SC 29407, within thirty (30) days, after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive if the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-in-Equity or Special Referee for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rule of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity or Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case. NOTICE OF FILING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Notice, Complaint and Lis Pendens were filed on July 9th, 2026, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on July 9th, 2026 and the Order of Publication was filed on July 31st, 2026 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, State of South Carolina. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that Carl B. Hubbard, Esquire of 2201 Middle Street, Box 15, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability or in the Service of the Military by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston County, dated July 9th, 2026 and the said appointment shall become absolute 30 days after the final publication of this Notice, unless such Defendants, or anyone in their behalf shall procure a proper person to be appointed Guardian ad Litem of them within 30 days after the final publication of this Notice. THE PURPOSE of this action is to clear the title to the subject real property described as follows: ALL and singular that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the City of Charleston 7-1, County and State aforesaid, and being designated as 316 President Street, the southeast corner of Congress and President, Part of Lots 10 and 11 recorded on plat D-5. TMS # 460-07-01-068 August 4th, 2026 Date s/Jeffrey T. Spell Jeffrey T. Spell Attorney at Law

925 Wappoo Road Suite B Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (843) 452-3553 jeff@jeffspell.com Attorney for the Plaintiff

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2026-CP-10-03658 BUSH ENTERPRISES; JC, LLC, Plaintiff, v. EUGENIA DOE, MARCENIA JORDAN, DAVID MCCANTS, SOYNA MAXWELL and JESSIE MAE MAXWELL, and if they be deceased, their heirs, distributees, personal representatives, successors and assigns and spouses, if any they have and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real estate described in the complaint, commonly known as: 2006 Forest Avenue Charleston County, South Carolina TMS Number: 466-12-00-220 and also any unknown adults and those persons as who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants. SUMMONS & NOTICE To the Defendants above-named: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at his office at: 925 Wappoo Road, Suite B, Charleston, SC 29407, within thirty (30) days, after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive if the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-in-Equity or Special Referee for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rule of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity or Special Referee is authorized and empowered to

enter a final judgment in this case.

To the Defendants above-named:

NOTICE OF FILING

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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Notice, Complaint and Lis Pendens were filed on July 9th, 2026, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on July 9th, 2026 and the Order of Publication was filed on July 31st, 2026 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, State of South Carolina. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that Carl B. Hubbard, Esquire of 2201 Middle Street, Box 15, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability or in the Service of the Military by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston County, dated July 9th, 2026 and the said appointment shall become absolute 30 days after the final publication of this Notice, unless such Defendants, or anyone in their behalf shall procure a proper person to be appointed Guardian ad Litem of them within 30 days after the final publication of this Notice. THE PURPOSE of this action is to clear the title to the subject real property described as follows: All that piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the Settlement of Union Heights, St. Phillip and St. Michael’s Parish, County of Charleston and State of South Carolina, and more particularly known and designated on a plat of the westerly part of Union Heights subdivision prepared for the Kopp-Isenhour Realty Company by J.E. Thoma, C.E., dated 1919, as Lot No. 44, Forest Avenue; said plat being recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina in Plat Book C, page 137. TMS # 466-12-00-220 August 4th, 2026 Date s/Jeffrey T. Spell Jeffrey T. Spell Attorney at Law 925 Wappoo Road Suite B Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (843) 452-3553 jeff@jeffspell.com Attorney for the Plaintiff

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2026-CP-10-03697 782A RUTLEDGE, LLC, Plaintiff, v. HERMAN HAMILTON, and if he be deceased, his heirs, distributees, personal representatives, successors and assigns and spouses, if any they have and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real estate described in the complaint, commonly known as: 3008 Appleton Street Charleston County, South Carolina TMS Number: 469-14-00-219 and also any unknown adults and those persons as who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants. SUMMONS & NOTICE

YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-in-Equity or Special Referee for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rule of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity or Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case. NOTICE OF FILING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Summons and Notice, Complaint and Lis Pendens were filed on July 10th, 2026, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on July 14th, 2026 and the Order of Publication was filed on August 7th, 2026 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, State of South Carolina. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that Carl B. Hubbard, Esquire of 2201 Middle Street, Box 15, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability or in the Service of the Military by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston County, dated July 14th, 2026 and the said appointment shall become absolute 30 days after the final publication of this Notice, unless such Defendants, or anyone in their behalf shall procure a proper person to be appointed Guardian ad Litem of them within 30 days after the final publication of this Notice. THE PURPOSE of this action is to clear the title to the subject real property described as follows: All of those two lots, pieces or parcel of land located lying and being in Charleston Neck near Five Mile house on the East side of the Ashley River in the State aforesaid and known as part of Accabeе Tract and State aforesaid and known as part of Accabee Tract and as lots Nos. Thirty-five and Thirty- six (35 and 36) on a certain plat of said land, a portion of which was surveyed and staked out in lots by Lewis Davson, Engineer, and John Gadaden, Jr., in May A.D. 1899. Measuring and Containing Fifty feet (50) each in width by 82 feet in depth a little more or less. Butting and Bounding Northwest on Sixth Street, Northeast on lands of Johnson, Southeast on Lot No. 34 and Southwest on “A” Avenue. TMS # 469-14-00-219 August 7th, 2026 Date s/Jeffrey T. Spell Jeffrey T. Spell Attorney at Law 925 Wappoo Road Suite B Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (843) 452-3553

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Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Extra Room Self Storage - North Charleston located at 8911 University Blvd., North Charleston, SC, 29406 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 9/15/2026 at 10:00AM. 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. Sandra Graham.

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

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Case No.: 2026-CP-08-02635 TERRY PINCKNEY, Plaintiff, vs. CARLOS MORALES HERNANDEZ, JOHN DOE #1, JOHN DOE #2, and JOHN DOE #3 Defendants. SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the subscriber at his office, 3045 Ashley Phosphate Road, N. Charleston, South Carolina 29418, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. JOHN PRICE LAW FIRM, LLC s/ Benjamin A. Parker, Esq. Benjamin A. Parker, Esq. (SC BAR#: 100831) 3045 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, SC 29418 BenParker@johnpricelawfirm.com (843) 552-6011 Attorney for Plaintiff N. Charleston, SC Date: July 15, 2026

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Extra Room Self Storage - Moncks Corner located at 1505 Cypress Gardens Road Moncks Corner SC 29461 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 9/15/2026 at 10:00AM. 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. Jessica Hurd (2 units); Derek Prescott; Shanti White; Earl Turner. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

Pursuant to Section § 33-14-107 of the South Carolina Business Corporation Act of 1988, notice of the dissolution and the filing of Articles of Dissolution with the Office of the Secretary of State for the State of South Carolina is hereby given for D. I. DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC., a South Carolina corporation (the “Company”). Any claims against the Company must be provided in writing to the Company at the following address: 125 Stono Drive, Charleston, SC 29412. Any such notice of unknown claim must set forth the following information: (i) a description of the claim, including a reasonable explanation of the basis of such claim; (ii) the dollar amount of such claim; and (iii) the address, phone number, and e-mail address of the person authorized to act as the claimant’s representative with respect to such claim. Any claim against this Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within five (5) years after the publication of this notice.

NOTICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY PUBLICATION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT NINTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT Docket No.: 2026-DR-10-01399 NOTICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY PUBLICATION Felicia Catlin, Plaintiff, vs. Tyrone Robinson, Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANT TYRONE ROBINSON ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint of which a copy is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscriber at their offices, 720 Calhoun Street, Post Office Box 969, Columbia, South Carolina, within thirty (30) days after the service thereof exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said Complaint and for a default judgment. NOTICE OF FILING OF THE COMPLAINT: TAKE NOTICE that the Summons in the above entitled action, of which the foregoing is a copy, together with the Complaint as evidence of Affidavit of Due Diligence herein was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Charleston County on June 5, 2026.

s/James Shadd III, Esq., 720 Calhoun Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF August 9, 2026. (803) 771-7460 lawclerk@shaddlawfirm.com

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MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE 2025-CP-10-06789 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC v. The Estate of Vanessa Ladson, and John Doe and Richard Roe, as Representatives of all heirs and devisees of Vanessa Ladson, 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; The United States of America, acting by and through its agent, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Capital One NA; The Park Recreational Development, Inc. Upon authority of a Decree dated July 15, 2026, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on September 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE, OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 11D, BLOCK H, THE PARK AT RIVERS EDGE, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT ENTITLED “PLAT OF A SUBDIVISION OF TRACT H, KNOWN AS LAKESHIRE, A 10.593 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT THE PARK AT RIVERS EDGE, CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C.,” BY HAROLD B NIELSON JR., PE & RLS, SC REG. NO. 7023, DATED DECEMBER 5, 1985 AND RECORDED IN THE ROD

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in/for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity/ Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case with appeal only to the South Carolina Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the SCACR, effective June 1, 1999.

OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK BG AT PAGE 162 ON JANUARY 24, 1986. SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, DIMENSIONS, BUTTINGS AND BOUNDINGS AS WILL BY REFERENCE TO SAID PLAT MORE FULLY APPEAR. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO VANESSA LADSON BY DEED FROM RYAN O. NESBITT AKA RYAN ELLIS DATED DECEMBER 22, 2020 AND RECORDED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2021 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN BOOK 0958 AT PAGE 327.

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.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 4737 Skillmaster Court, North Charleston, SC 29418 Parcel No. 404-05-00-095

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY J. Martin Page, Esquire Telephone: 803-509-5078

No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with bid may be made immediately. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the

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Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity

Master’s Sale 2023-CP-10-03400 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 versus Kenneth B. Canty, Aretha L. Canty, Lander Ridgeway, II and R&R Specialties, LLC, Cook & Boardman, LLC, ADC Engineering, Inc., Van Smith Company, Inc. dba VanSmith Concrete Company, Jack Portenier, Kristina M. Portenier, Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, Sutton Leasing, Inc., The South Carolina Department of Revenue, and The United States of America, by and through its agency, the Internal Revenue Service, DEFENDANT(S). Upon authority of a Decree dated the 4th day of January, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises

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fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 1st day of September, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: All that lot, piece, or parcel of land, including any and all improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being in County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and being known and designated as Lot I, Pierpont Subdivision, as shown on a Plat entitled “Plat To Resubdivision 4.04 Acres, Lot 62 & Part Of Lot 63, Pierpont Subdivision, Section One Located St. Andrews Parish, Charleston County, South Carolina”, duly recorded in the Charleston County RMC Office in Plat Book “EC” page “150”. Said lot having such size, shape, metes, bounds, location and dimensions as shown on the aforesaid plat to which reference is made. Being the same property conveyed to Kenneth B. Canty and Aretha L. Canty, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship and not as tenants

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in common, by deed of Kenneth B. Canty, dated July 14, 2005 and recorded August 16, 2005 in Deed Book K549 at Page 488. TMS No. 353-03-00-114 Property Address: 2193 Becky Road, Charleston, SC 29414 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 4.7500%. 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.

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DORCHESTER IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2025-DR-18-1326 SUMMONS FELICITY HUGER, Plaintiff, cs. GAVIN G. BROWN, Defendant. TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVENAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint, and to serve a copy of your Answer to this Complaint upon the subscriber, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in the aboveentitled action, together with the Summons, was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Dorchester County Family Court on November 6, 2025. THE CURRY LAW FIRM, LLC, Cindy R. Graham, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, Post Office Box 42270, North Charleston, South Carolina 29423. Office: 843-767-5284 Fax: 843-767-5286

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DORCHESTER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE No.: 2025-CP-18-00623 Project: Pump Station 4 – Phase 2 Tract: 68

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Dorchester County, Condemnor, vs. Chris Flood, and if the aforementioned be deceased, then any heirs, successors, devisees, distributes, Administrators, Executors and Personal Representatives, and any party claiming by or through them, Landowner, and John Doe and Mary Roe, being fictitious names used to designate all persons and condemnees whose names are unknown, including unknown

children of Chris Flood, heirs, successors, devisees, distributes, Administrators, Executors and Personal Representatives of any of the above named Landowners and Other Condemnees who may be deceased; and also all Condemnees whose named are not known, including heirs, infants, persons under disability and persons who may be in Military service within the meaning of Title 50, United States Code, commonly referred to as the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, if any, who claim or may claim, an interest in the property being condemn; and also all other persons unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment herein, Unknown Claimants. LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dorchester County pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act, Section 28-2-10, et seq., Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, has brought an action against the Landowner to acquire the real property described herein for public purposes, to-wit: All that parcel or strip of land, to establish a permanent easement, containing 0.593 acres (25,834 ft2) of land, more or less, owned by Chris Flood (or if deceased, the heirs of same), shown shaded and labeled as “New 20’ Sanitary Sewer Easement” on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof. All that parcel or strip of land, to establish a temporary construction easement, for a period beginning on February 28, 2025 and ending June 1, 2026, containing 0.091 acres (3,973 ft2 ) of land, more or less, owned by Chris Flood (or if deceased, the heirs of same), shown shaded and labeled as “10’Wide TCE” on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof. Tax Map Parcel Number 144-1400-005 The property sought herein is to be acquired for public purposes, more particularly in conjunction with the construction of Pump Station 4 – Phase 2 Project, in Dorchester County, South Carolina. DORCHESTER COUNTY s/Bradley A. Mitchell Bradley A. Mitchell, Deputy County Attorney DORCHESTER COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 201 Johnston Street St. George, South Carolina 29477 bmitchell@dorchestercountysc.gov 843.563.0097 SC Bar No.: 78228 Attorney for Condemnor March 18, 2025 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DORCHESTER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE No.: 2025-CP-18-00623 Project: Pump Station 4 – Phase 2 Tract: 68 Dorchester County, Condemnor, vs. Chris Flood, and if the aforementioned be deceased, then any heirs, successors, devisees, distributes, Administrators, Executors and Personal Representatives, and any party claiming by or through them, Landowner, and

John Doe and Mary Roe, being fictitious names used to designate all persons and condemnees whose names are unknown, including unknown children of Chris Flood, heirs, successors, devisees, distributes, Administrators, Executors and Personal Representatives of any of the above named Landowners and Other Condemnees who may be deceased; and also all Condemnees whose named are not known, including heirs, infants, persons under disability and persons who may be in Military service within the meaning of Title 50, United States Code, commonly referred to as the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940, as amended, if any, who claim or may claim, an interest in the property being condemn; and also all other persons unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in the Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment herein, Unknown Claimants. NOTICE OF FILING TO: LANDOWNER CHRIS FLOOD AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS ABOVE NAMED: Pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act, Section 28-2-230(B), Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, you are hereby notified that as you have rejected the amount tendered as just compensation as stated in the Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment, the Condemnor has filed the Condemnation Notice and Tender of Payment with the Clerk of Court for Dorchester County, pursuant to Section 28-2-90, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, and may now proceed to take possession of the property interests and exercise the rights described in the Condemnation Notice. DORCHESTER COUNTY s/Bradley A. Mitchell Bradley A. Mitchell, Deputy County Attorney DORCHESTER COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 201 Johnston Street St. George, South Carolina 29477 bmitchell@dorchestercountysc.gov 843.563.0097 SC Bar No.: 78228 Attorney for Condemnor March 18, 2025 St. George, South Carolina

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