STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 26CV043063-590 AMBER DAWN NICHOLSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR KIMBERLY THREATT, TRINITY NICHOLSON, AND TREASURE NICHOLSON, Plaintiffs Vs. RAYNA LYNN CHEEK, Defendant To: RAYNA LYNN CHEEK, above named Defendant: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against the Defendant RAYNA LYNN CHEEK and naming you as a Defendant has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Compensation in excess of $25,000.00 for bodily injuries and property damage stemming from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 02/19/2024. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than November 16, 2026, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 2nd day of October, 2026. WILLIAM H. HARDING ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 9115 HARRIS CORNERS PKWY SUITE 220 CHARLOTTE, NC 28269 TELEPHONE: (704)509-3090 STATE BAR NO.: 40623 October 7, 2026, October 14, 2026, and October 21, 2026. IPL0379119 Oct 7,14,21 2026