PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Department of Environment and Natural Resources hereby gives public notice as required by N.C.G.S. 113A-119(b) that an application for a development permit in an Area of Environmental Concern as designated under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) was received on 24 February 2021. According to the said application submitted by Linwood Boyd proposes to riprap a high bluff shoreline, fill a section of 404 wetlands, create an impervious access path to the water, install a pier with platform, boatlifts, and boathouse. A copy of the entire application may be examined or copied at the office of Kelly Spivey, District Manager, Washington Regional Office, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC, during normal business hours. Public comments received by 25 March 2021 will be considered. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project modifications may occur based on further review and comments. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provided upon written request. Ashley Grandy Field Representative NC Division of Coastal Management 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, North Carolina 27889 (252) 948-3853 Washington Daily News: Mar. 3, 2021 CAMA MAJOR DEV 2

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Department of Environment and Natural Resources hereby gives public notice as required by N.C.G.S. 113A-119(b) that an application for a development permit in an Area of Environmental Concern as designated under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) was received on 24 February 2021. According to the said application submitted by The City of Washington proposes to install a 10' by 26' platform to be utilized by the public as a kayak launch. A copy of the entire application may be examined or copied at the office of Kelly Spivey, District Manager, Washington Regional Office, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC, during normal business hours. Public comments received by 25 March 2021 will be considered. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project modifications may occur based on further review and comments. Notice of the permit decision in this matter will be provided upon written request. Ashley Grandy Field Representative NC Division of Coastal Management 943 Washington Square Mall Washington, North Carolina 27889 (252) 948-3853 Washington Daily News: Mar. 3, 2021 CAMA MAJOR DEV

PUBLIC NOTICE The Washington Park Precinct of the Democratic Party will hold a Zoom precinct meeting on Tuesday March 9, 2021 at 7 pm. Both Democrats and Unaffiliated voters are welcome. If you would like to attend this meeting please email Peter A Farrell, paf1147@gmail.com Washington Daily News: Mar. 3, 2021 MEETING

Employment Opportunity Finance Director The Town of Belhaven seeks an experienced individual to serve as the Finance Director, performing professional and administrative work planning, organizing and directing the Town's financial activities including, but not limited to: supervision of utility accounts, customer service, accounts payable/receivable and payroll; disbursement and accounting of municipal funds; preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports; works with staff and governing body in preparation and administration of operating and capital budgets; manages receipt and investment of all Town revenues; assist auditors during annual audit and preparation of financial statements; reports to the governing body regarding the financial condition of the Town and prepares budget amendments; assist with grant administration. Thorough knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes and ordinances governing municipal financial practices and procedures including municipal accounting and budgeting. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or directly related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in a local government setting including 2 years supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Local Government Finance Officer or Certified Public Accountant preferred. Must possess a valid NC driver's license and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings. The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation, and credit check. Hiring range: $53,000-$65,000, excellent benefits package including LGERS membership, paid medical, dental and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. A copy of the job description may be requested at: psanders@townofbelhaven.com. Candidates must submit a letter of interest, application, and resume. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. Open until filled. First round of applications will be reviewed on March 15, 2021. Applications may be downloaded online at: www.townofbelhaven.com Submit completed application packets to: Town of Belhaven Attn: Human Resources PO Box 220 Belhaven, NC 27810 psanders@townofbelhaven.com

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BEAUFORT COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR - EXECUTOR NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Lenzy Leonard Cooper of Beaufort County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Lenzy Leonard Cooper to present them to the Undersigned on or before the 3rd day of June, 2021, or it will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This is the 3rd day of March, 2021. Administrator Name: Durward Lance Cooper Jr. Address: 1063 14th Place Suite B Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: 515-235-5240 Attorney Name: Keith D. Hackney Address: 110 West Third Street P.O. Box 1268 Washington, NC 27889 Phone: 252-946-4197 Washington Daily News: Mar. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/COOPER, L.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 21 SP 1 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Pattie G. Spencer (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Pattie G. Spencer) to Jeanetta Brown, Trustee(s), dated May 27, 2006, and recorded in Book No. 220, at Page 695 in Hyde County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the promissory note secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds Hyde County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the clerk of superior court's office in Swanquarter, Hyde County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on March 16, 2021 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Engelhard in the County of Hyde, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Lake Landing Township, Hyde County, North Carolina containing 22,590 square feet, more or less, shown as Lot Five (5) on that certain plat or survey drawn by Hersey A. Kight, R.L.S., under the date of September 17, 1994, entitled"... Allen Forest Gibbs and Donnie W. Gibbs..." a copy of which is recorded in Plat Cabinet C, Slide 246 of the Hyde County Registry and incorporated herein by reference for purpose of description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 776 Radar Road, Engelhard, North Carolina. This being the same property conveyed to Walter Mortgage Company, by deed of record in Book 219, Page 168, recorded on the 15th day of May 2006, in Hyde County, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed from Walter Mortgage Company to Pattie G. Spencer (single), by Non-Warranty Deed dated the 27th day of May 2006. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition are expressly disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Firm Case No: 3424 - 8831 Washington Daily News: Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 21SP21

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BEAUFORT COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR -EXECUTOR NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Thomas Earl Oden Sr. of Beaufort County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Thomas Earl Oden Sr. to present them to the Undersigned on or before the 3rd Day of June, 2021, or it will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 3rd day of March, 2021. Administrator Name: Robert Lee Oden Address: 6061 Stantonsburg Rd Farmville NC 27828 Phone: 252-258-0766 Washington Daily News: Mar. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/ODEN T.

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BEAUFORT COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR -EXECUTOR NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Betsy Gray Gaskins of Beaufort County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Betsy Gray Gaskins to present them to the Undersigned on or before the 3rd Day of June, 2021, or it will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 3rd Day of March, 2021 Executor Name: Kaya Edwards Address: 267 Chandler Rd Vanceboro NC 27858 Washington Daily News: Mar. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/GASKINS B.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF BELHAVEN CONSIDERATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT The public is hereby informed that the Town's Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Civic Center, 257 W Pungo Street, Belhaven, NC. The purpose of the public hearing is for consideration of a zoning ordinance amendment to update the dimensional requirements to the town's industrial zoning district. The public will be allowed an opportunity to express their views concerning the proposed amendment. The Planning Board and staff have recommended the adoption of the following setbacks for the Industrial (I) Zoning District. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating and will also be broadcast via Zoom at the following link: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/i/87224357752?pwd+ Y252ZktJRW54bnRoQm 1saHM0OWt0dz09 Meeting ID: 872 2435 7752 Passcode: 606403 One tap mobile +16465588656,,87224357752#,,,,*606403# US (New York) +13017158592,,87224357752#,,,,*606403# US (Washington D.C.) This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Rosemary Johnson at 252-943-3055, or at the Town of Belhaven Municipal Building located at 315 E Main Street for accomodations for this request. Esta informacion esta disponible en espanol o en cualquier otro idioma bajo peticion. Comuniquese con Rosemary Johnson al 252-943-3055, o en el edificio municipal de la ciudad de Belhaven, ubicado en 315 E Main Street, para obtener alojamiento para esta solicitud. Washington Daily News: Feb. 24 and Mar. 3, 2021 ZONING ORD AMEND

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BEAUFORT COUNTY IN THE GENRAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR -EXECUTOR NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the estate of Connie Woolard Hunt of Beaufort County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Connie Woolard Hunt to present them to the Undersigned on or before the 21st Day of May, 2021, or it will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment. This the 22nd day of February, 2021. Executor Name: Stacy Summer Latham Address: 1616 NC HWY 33 West Chocowinity NC 27814 P.O. Box 1267 252-402-5433 Washington Daily News: Feb, 24, Mar. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 EST/HUNT

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 124 NORTH CAROLINA, BEAUFORT COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Mark A. Matthews and Tambra K. Matthews to Thomas A. Vann, Trustee(s), which was dated November 27, 2007 and recorded on November 27, 2007 in Book 1618 at Page 203 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on December 14, 2020 in Book 2046, Page 94, Beaufort County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on March 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Beaufort County, North Carolina, to wit: Lying and being situated in Beaufort County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at North Carolina Department of Transportation GPS Station B4020-2 Coordinates of North = 665305.391 feet, East = 2570829.166 feet; thence South 04 degrees, 10' 02" East 71.46 feet across S.R. 1403 Clarks Neck Road, 60 foot right of way, to a 3/4" iron pipe, with coordinates of North = 665234.115 feet and East = 2570834.359 feet with located at the Northeast corner of the Property herein described, the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence leaving that said iron pipe and following the eastern line of the Property herein described South 19 degrees, 26' 34" East 150.00 feet to a 1/2" iron rebar located at the Southeast corner of the Property herein described; thence leaving said rebar South 86 degrees 49' 31" West 119.23 feet to a 1/2" iron rebar located at the Southwest corner of the Property herein described; thence leaving said iron rebar North 11 degrees 30' 22" West 150.00 feet to a 1/2" iron rebar located at the Northwest corner of the Property herein described; thence leaving said rebar South 89 degrees 24' 42" East 74.16 feet, along the Southern line of S.R. 1403, Clarks Neck Road, to a 3/4" iron pipe located along the Northern portion of the Property herein described; thence leaving said and continuing along said right of way North 85 degrees 48' 12" East 24.95 feet to the point of beginning, containing approximately .363 acres or 15,801 square feet more or less, as shown on a survey entitled "Survey for Tambra K. Matthews and husband Mark A. Matthews", drawn by May and Associates, P.A., PLS, dated August 10, 2009, Project No. 09022A, as recorded November 9, 2011, in the Beaufort County Registry at Plat Cabinet H, Slide 80-4. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 259 Clarks Neck Road, Washington, NC 27889. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Tambra K. Matthews and husband, Mark A. Matthews. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-22845-FC02 Washington Daily News: Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 19-SP-124

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BEAUFORT IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR -EXECUTOR NOTICE Having qualified as Administrator of the estate of Celestine Smith of Beaufort County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said Celestine Smith to present them to the Undersigned on or before the 18 Day of May, 2021, Or it will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate Please make immediate payment. This the 12 Day of February, 2021 Administrator: Tyler Smith PO Box 403 Chocowinity NC 27817 Washington Daily News: Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/ SMITH