STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF ONSLOW DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 25JT001066-660 IN RE: ASHER JAMES RICE, A minor child. NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: ERIK HENDRICKSON ADDRESS UNKNOWN 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: TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than September 8, 2025, said date being 40 days from the day of the first publication, and upon your failure to do so, the petitioner who is seeking relief against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This, the 21st day of July 2025. NEW BRIDGE FAMILY LAW Sarah R. Lycans Attorney for Petitioner 309 New Bridge Street Jacksonville, NC 28540 (910) 938-7191 NC Bar # 32703 IPL0256286 Jul 30,Aug 6,13 2025