NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION To: Lisa Powers. Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Final Judgment in favor of the Plaintiffs, which is more completely described in the Complaint for Onslow County File No. 26CV000601-660. You are required to make a defense to such pleading not later than May 5th, 2026, which is forty (40) days from the first date of publication. Upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. Dated: 03/18/2026 MEWBORN & DESELMS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW By: _______________________________ Brett J. DeSelms N.C. State Bar No. 36712 Heath A. Topel N.C. State Bar No. 62908 Attorneys for Plaintiffs 829 Gum Branch Road, Suite C Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540 Telephone: (910) 455-9755 Facsimile: (910) 346-3483 Publication Dates: 3/26/26; 4/2/26; 4/9/26 March 26, April 2, 9 2026 LWLM0482004