NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE ONSLOW COUNTY 25CV006499-660 Vanessa Vernon, Sophia Perry, and Nova Vernon-Cooper, a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Dena White Waters v. Levi Devin Anderson and Austin William Klein To: Austin William Klein Take Notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-captioned action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: motor vehicle negligence. You are required to make a defense to such pleading no later than 40 days from the date of the first publication of this notice, or on or before July 28, 2026. If you fail to respond, the party seeking relief against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 10th day of June, 2026. Laurie Meilleur Attorney for Plaintiff Ricci Law Firm, P.A. P.O. Box 483 Greenville, NC 27835-0483 June 19, 26, July 3 2026 LIOW0538263