IN RE L.D.W. AND R.D.W.

IN RE L.D.W. AND R.D.W. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, DISTRICT COURT, JUVENILE DIVISION FILE 26 JA 1 TO 2-830 STANLY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. To SHAWN KEVIN WOODS, father of two minor children: L.D.W. a male child born 8/30/2013 and R.D.W., a male child born 12/16/2010, whose mother is Rebekah Pierce (deceased) and who were residing in the custody of Phyllis Woods. Take notice that a Petition alleging Abuse, Neglect and Dependency has been filed in the above-entitled court. The nature of the relief being sought is to adjudicate the juveniles as neglected and dependent juveniles, with disposition possibilities to include REUNIFICATION, CUSTODY, GUARDIANSHIP OR TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. You are required to answer the petition within 30 days of the first date of publication of notice, exclusive of such date, and upon your failure to do so, Petitioner will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 27th day of March, 2026. Valeree Adams, Attorney for Stanly County DSS, 1000 N. First St, Suite 2, Albemarle NC 28001. 704-982-6100 LPXLP April 5, 12, 19 2026 LOKL0489288