STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENVILLE IN THE FAMILY COURT THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT C.A. No.: 2025-DR-23-3726   SUMMONS, NOTICE OF HEARING Explanation of the Right to an Attorney   South Carolina Department of Social Services, Plaintiff, vs. Alisa Thomas, Curtis Terrell III, Wayne Reese, Ricky Gregory, John Doe, Defendants.   IN THE INTEREST OF: Minor Child, DOB:04/07/2023 Minor Child, DOB:01/27/2015 Minor Child, DOB:04/12/2013 Minor Child, DOB:06/27/2011 Minor Child, DOB:03/30/2025 Minors Under the Age of 18.   TO: RICKY GREGORY   YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the Plaintiff through its attorney at 352 Halton Road, Greenville, SC 29607, within thirty (30) days from the date of service, exclusive of the date of service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for judgment by default and for the relief demanded in the Complaint.   You are further notified that you have the right to be represented by an attorney in all proceedings concerning this matter, and you are advised to have your attorney with you at any future hearing. You are further notified that if you are incompetent, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court to have a Guardian ad Litem appointed for you. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. It is your responsibility to contact the Clerk of Court's Office, 350 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607, to apply for appointment of an attorney to represent you if you cannot afford an attorney (take all of these papers with you if you apply). This is a new action. If you had an attorney appointed in a previous action, that attorney is NOT your attorney for this action. YOU MUST APPLY FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU DO NOT APPLY FOR AN ATTORNEY WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE COMPLAINT, AN ATTORNEY WILL NOT BE APPOINTED FOR YOU.   You are further notified that a final hearing has been scheduled for termination of your parental rights to the above-named children for APRIL 8, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. AND APRIL 9, 2026, AT 9:30 A.M. All hearings will take place at the Greenville County Family Court, 350 Halton Road Greenville, SC 29607.   You are further notified that: (1) a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) will be appointed by this Court to represent the best interests of the minor child; (2) the GAL will provide this Court with a written report, including an evaluation and assessment of the issues before this Court along with recommendations; and (3) the GAL’s written report will be available for review twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the final hearing at the GAL Program county office.   S.C. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.   Amanda Stiles – SC Bar # 101380 Staff Attorney for Plaintiff 352 Halton Road Greenville, South Carolina 29607 (864) 467-4882