PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTHAMPTON COUNTY In the JUVENILE Court. In the matter of infant Pruitt, FILE 26 JA 000001-650. TO: CHRISTINE PRUITT, Take notice that a petition has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is for the court to make a judicial determination that your daughter is abused/neglected/dependent. You are required to make defense to such pleading within 40 days of first publication, which date is August 12, 2026, and upon your failure to do so, Northampton County DSS shall apply to the court for the relief sought at the September 22, 2026, term at 11:00 a.m. at the Northampton County Court House in Jackson, N.C. An attorney has been appointed to represent you. Contact attorney Dorn Summey immediately at 252-574-3165. If you wish to hire your own attorney, contact the Juvenile Court Clerk immediately at 252-574-3100. This, the 7th day of August, 2026. Luther Culpepper, DSS Attorney, PO Box 108, Woodland, NC 27897. Telephone: 252-587-3021

Roanoke-Chowan:
Aug. 12, 19 and 26, 2026
26 JA 000001-650