NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF ALLENDALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2026-CP-03-00066 SHERRIE SMART ET AL -VS- HEI, INC. and CHRISTOPHER PADGETT TO DEFENDANTS HEI, INC. and CHRISTOPHER PADGETT YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Summons and Complaint in the above action has been filed against Defendants in the County of Allendale Court of Common Pleas. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the subscribers at his office, 1722 Main Street, Suite 302 Columbia, South Carolina, 29201 within thirty (30) days after the service thereof, exclusive of the date of such service and if you fail to answer, appear, or defend, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. s/Jerry Reardon JERRY REARDON Attorney for Plaintiff SC Bar No.: 13739 Law Office of Jerry Reardon 1722 Main Street, Suite 302 Columbia, South Carolina 29201 IPL0352368 Jun 25,Jul 16 2026