STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DAVIDSON COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT JUVENILE DIVISION FILE NOS. 25JT000060-280 and 25JT000061-280 IN THE MATTER OF: L.T. LITTLE, a minor child, (25JT000060-280); and IN THE MATTER OF: L.C. LITTLE, a minor child, (25JT000061-280) TO: PATRICIA ANN WHEELER/Respondent Mother TAKE NOTICE that Petitions for Termination of Parental Rights for the minor children, L.T. Little, born 07/31/2024 (25JT000060-280); and L.C. Little, born 06/28/2010 (25JT000061-280), have been filed against you in the above-entitled actions. You are required to respond to said Petitions no later than July 31, 2026 being 40 days from the first publication of this Notice, and upon your failure to do so, the Petitioners will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 21st day of June, 2026. APRIL CRAFT CROWSON Attorney for Petitioners NC Bar #27769 121 North Talbert Boulevard Lexington, NC 27292 Phone: (336)300-7080 IPL0350877 Jun 21,28,Jul 5 2026