NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT COURT DIVISION BURKE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 25 JA 000143-110 In the matter of: C.C. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Carlton Roseboro, the father of male minor child born on or about March 20, 2009, respondent. TAKE NOTICE A petition for alleging the male minor child described above has been filed with the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Burke County, North Carolina in a juvenile proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is to adjudicate the minor child dependent. A petition to the above child has been filed bearing the docket number set forth in the above caption. You are required to answer the petition no later than thirty (30) days after the 10th day of February 2026, exclusive of such date, or by March 13th , 2026, and upon your failure to do so, should the court determine the ground for dependency has been proved and that staying in the Department's custody is in the best interests of the juvenile, your parental rights to the juvenile could ultimately be terminated. You may file a written answer with the clerk of court in Burke County. You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your parental rights. You are entitled to have counsel appointed by the Court if you are indigent. If you desire counsel, you should contact the Burke County Clerk of Court, Juvenile Division, Burke County Courthouse at (828) 433-3200, immediately to request counsel or obtain further information. This is a new case and any attorney appointed previously will only represent you provisionally unless you make an appearance in this court proceeding. The date, time, and place of the hearing will be mailed by the clerk upon your filing an answer, or thirty (30) days from the service if no answer is filed, and your address if known. This the 10th day of February 2026. Joshua Lee Attorney for Department of Social Services P.O. Drawer 549 /700 E. Parker Rd Morganton, NC 28680-0549 828-764-9600 Attorney Bar# 50932 February 10, 17, 24 2026 LWLM0452164