LEGAL NOTICE

Wills of the following decedents have been delivered to me and filed.

No proceedings for the probate of said Wills have begun.

Donald Richard Metcalf filed Jan. 9, 2026

Grady Royce Black filed Jan. 13, 2026

Wilton Lewis Davenport filed Jan. 16, 2026

Gene Kenneth Price filed Jan.20, 2026

George Thomas

Webster, Jr. filed Jan. 21, 2026

Lynda Ward Sykes filed Jan. 22, 2026

Anthony Edward Bagwell filed Feb. 6, 2026

Robert James Martin filed Feb. 18, 2026

Albert Karl Martin filed Feb. 20, 2026

Virginia Louise Rogers filed Feb. 23, 2026

Gerald Lewis Roper filed Mar. 3, 2026

Richard Lamar Sorrells filed Mar. 2, 2026

Gary Michael Mahaffey filed Mar. 2, 2026

Archie Coleman Neal filed Mar. 6, 2026

Ernest Harry Law filed Mar. 11, 2026

Mary Ann Stewart Yates filed Mar. 11, 2026

Helene Vrouvakis filed Mar. 12, 2026

Wanda Faye Roper filed Mar. 18, 2026

Tony M. McCurley filed Mar. 18, 2026

Harriett P. Merck filed Mar. 19, 2026

Norma Jean Fuller filed Mar. 20, 2026

W. Harry Durham AKA

Wiliam Harry Durham filed Mar. 23, 2026

Kevin Anicstus McCoy filed Mar. 24, 2026

Mary J. Clark filed Mar 24. 2026

Lizzie Beth Dalton filed Mar. 27, 2026

Mary June Ponder Phillips filed Mar. 30, 2026

Furman Gary Ellenburg filed Mar. 30, 2026

Timothy Dwayne Whitlock filed  Mar. 31, 2026

DAVID K. ALLISON

PROBATE JUDGE

PICKENS CO., SC

July 8, 15 and 22

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NOTICE

To: The Unknown Owner

The following vehicle has been abandoned at: Buddy’s Towing and Recovery 108 S 5th Street, Easley, SC. There is a lien on the vehicle for tow in and storage in the amount of $ 1682.00, plus any additional rent from the date of this notice.  Contact Debra Sutton at Buddy’s Towing and Recovery 864 855 4344 to claim this vehicle.

After 30 days from the date of this notice, Buddy’s Towing and Recovery will apply to sell the vehicle at the Pickens County Magistrate for public sale.

Description: Year: 1962

Make: chevy

Model: car

Serial Number:  20435W102046

July 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5

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NOTICE OF SALE

BY VIRTUE of the Order heretofore granted in the case of Callista, LLC against Sonny M. Ninan, Sonny M Ninan as Trustee for the SM Ninan Family Trust, Moss Mortgage Company, LLC, County of Pickens, TD Auto Finance, LLC, and The State of South Carolina by and through its agency The Department of Revenue, Case No. 2025-CP-39-01064, pending in Pickens County Circuit Court, the undersigned as Master-in-Equity, or his designee, will offer for sale at public auction at the Pickens County Courthouse, 214 E Main Street, Pickens, South Carolina 29671, on August 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., the following-described property, to-wit:

Property-1

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of situate, lying and being in the State of South Carolina, County of Pickens, on the Northern side of State Road, No. 250 (Old Farrs Bridge Road) in School District 16, near Mount Carmel Baptist Church, shown and designated as Lot 36 on plat of property of B&C of Greenville, Inc. known as Beverly Hills Subdivision, prepared by Charles K. Dunn, and T. Craig Keith, Associates, dated February 16, 1979, recorded in Plat Book 21, at page 944, reference to which is hereby craved for a more complete and accurate description.

This being the same property conveyed to Sonny M. Ninan as Trustee for the SM SM Ninan Family Trust by deed of Luthi Mortgage Co., Inc., dated February 18, 2010 and recorded in the RMC Office for Pickens County in Deed Book 1304 at Page 201 on February 25, 2010.

TMS No: 5131-02-69-1761

Property-2

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in State of South Carolina, County of Pickens, on the east side of Cannon Lane and being shown and designated as Lot 35”A”, Beverly Hills on a plat entitled “Survey for Gary L. Benjamin & Sonny Ninan” and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Pickens County, South Carolina in Plat Book 26, Page 711 and having, according to the plat, the following metes and bounds to-wit:

BEGINNING at an iron pin on the east side of Cannon Lane, said pin being 1182.9 feet, more or less, from the intersection of Cannon Lane and road No. S39-250 and running thence with Cannon Lane N. 23-55 W. 74.85 feet to an iron pin, thence N. 67-49 E. 342.54 feet to an iron pin, thence S. 14-51 E. 100.04 feet to an iron pin, thence S. 72-05 W. 328.42 feet to an iron pin, the point of beginning.

This being the same property conveyed to Sonny M. Ninan as Trustee for the SM Inan Family Trust by deed of General Funding Inc. dated February 18, 2010 and recorded in the RMC Office for Pickens County in Deed Book 1304 at Page 203 on February 25, 2010.

TMS No: 5131-02-69-1833

SUBJECT TO PICKENS COUNTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS.

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

Purchaser to pay for preparation of the judicial Deed(s), any documentary stamps on the Deed(s), recording of the Deed(s), 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 10.75% per annum.

Lawrence M. Hershon, Esq.

The Hershon Law Firm, P.A.

1565 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Suite 103

Charleston, SC

(843) 829-2022

Attorney for the Plaintiff

July 15, 22, 29

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 NOTICE OF SALE

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Pickens County in the case of United Community Bank, as the successor by merger to Aquesta Bank, Plaintiff, vs. The Topaz Group LLC dba Amici Italian Café; Ferrante S. Johnson; Stephanie E. Johnson; Jabbar Stackston; the South Carolina Department of Revenue, under Case No. 2026-CP-39-00009, I, the undersigned, Master in Equity for Pickens County, will offer for sale at public outcry at 11:00 A.M., on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the Pickens County Courthouse, 214 E Main Street, Pickens, SC, the following described real property, to-wit:

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the County of Pickens in the State of South Carolina being shown and designated as Lot 196 on a plat of Rock Ridge, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County, South Carolina in Plat Book 520, pages 17 and 18; reference to said plat being hereby craved for a more particular metes and bounds description thereof. This being the same property conveyed to Stephanie A. Ellison by deed of Lennar Carolinas, LLC, dated July 27, 2007, recorded August 31, 2007, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County in Book 1129, page 172; and the same property conveyed to Ferrante Johnson by deed of Stephanie A. Ellison, nka Stephanie E. Johnson, dated June 12, 2013, recorded June 17, 2013, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County in Book 1533, page 17, as to an undivided one-half interest. Property Address: 105 Spirit Mountain Lane, Easley, SC 29642; TMS No. 5018-11-57-8000.

TERMS OF SALE: For Cash: the purchaser shall be required to deposit the sum of five (5%) percent of the amount of bid (in cash or equivalent) as earnest money and as evidence of good faith. If the Plaintiff is the successful bidder at the sale, the Plaintiff may, after paying the costs of the sale, apply the debt due upon its Mortgage against its bid in lieu of cash. Should the person making the highest bid at the sale fail to comply with the terms of his bid by depositing the said five (5%) percent in cash, then the property shall be sold at the risk of such bidder on the same sales date or some subsequent date as the Master in Equity may find convenient and advantageous. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the terms of his bid within thirty (30) days of the final acceptance of his bid, then the Master in Equity or his designated representative shall re-advertise and resell the property on the same terms on a subsequent date at the risk of such bidder. The purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the interest rates contained in the Order.

Note: As a Deficiency Judgment was granted, the bidding shall remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of the sale as provided by law in such cases and compliance with the bid shall be made within twenty (20) days after the second sale. Plaintiff reserves the right to waive deficiency prior to the sale.

Note: The Mortgaged Property will be sold subject to that certain Mortgage to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from S. Johnson and F. Johnson dated June 12, 2013, and recorded on June 17, 2013, in the Pickens County Register of Deeds in Book 4648 at Page 344, and Assignment of Real Estate Mortgage to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper dated December 13, 2019, and recorded on December 26, 2019, in the Pickens County Register of Deeds in Book 5588 at Page 25.

Note: If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s representative does not appear at the scheduled sale of the above-referenced property, then the sale of the property will be null, void and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day.

Note: This sale is also made subject to all Pickens County taxes and existing easements and restrictions of record.

s/ Judge Adam B. Lambert

Master in Equity, No. 3089

Katherine E. Engels

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

PO Box 11889

Columbia, SC 29211-1889

July 15, 22, 29

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SUMMONS

(Non-Jury)

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF PICKENS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

Civil Action

No. 2026-CP-39-00890

KATHI JO FARRELLY, as Personal  Representative of the ESTATE OF BURTON WILLIAM HILLIARD, Plaintiff,

vs.

ESTATE OF DAVID KINSELA; PATRICIA KINSELA; and JOHN DOE, a fictitious person(s), whose true name is/are unknown, representing collectively any and all unknown adults, firms, corporations or other entities claiming any right, title or interest in, claim against or lien upon the real property described as 119 Baker Road, Easley, SC  29640, More fully described as: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land in the State of South Carolina, County of Pickens near Arial Mill, containing Seventy Three Hundredths (73/100s) of an acre, more or less, more fully described as follows according to the plat prepared for CitiFinancial Servicing LLC by Horizon Surveying, LLC, dated June 24, 2015 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Pickens County in Plat Book 602 at Page 39, and in Deed Book 1824 at Page 190, TMS No. 5100-19-60-1640,  Defendants.

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, and to serve a copy of your answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at the address shown below 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, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

BRIAN K. JAMES, L.L.C.

s/Brian K. James

Brian K. James (11215)

 Attorney for the Plaintiff

 Post Office Box 93

 Easley, South Carolina 29641

 Tel. 864.859.5918

 Fax. 864.859.8848

Easley, South Carolina

July 14, 2026

July 15, 22, 29

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Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage – Clemson Central located at 1737 Old Central Rd Central SC 29630 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 8/5/2026 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. Derek Oprandi; Donald Wright; Doug Bailey; Anthony Reynolds. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

July  22, 29

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that DOLLAR GENERAL STORE # 31738 intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license and/or permit that will allow the sale and OFF premises consumption of 7 DAY OFF PREMISES BEER & WINE at 108 GILLESPIE DRIVE, EASLEY SC 29640. To object to the issuance of this permit/license, written protest must be submitted no later than August 8, 2026. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information:

(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the person filing the protest;

(2) The specific reasons why the application should be denied;

(3) That the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant)

(4) That the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and

(5) The name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed Protests must be submitted online at MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov, or emailed to ABL@dor.sc.gov

July 22, 29. Aug. 5

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Pickens County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Conference Room at the Pickens County Administration Facility, 222 McDaniel Avenue, Pickens, SC.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on:

SD-26-0003: Single-Family Development – Arial Springs at Alice Mill at TMS#: 5100-00-55-8301

More information is available at the Planning Office in the Department of Community Development, which is open for public inspection during regular business hours.

Pickens County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Persons who believe their access to services or programs is limited in violation of Title VI may contact the Title VI Coordinator at 864-898-5844.

The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be arranged with advance notice by calling the Title VI Coordinator at 864-898-5844.

July 22

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