NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYTH COUNTY 25CV015227-330 JARRIAN GERROD JEFERSON V. AUSTIN MATTHEW GROOM To: AUSTIN MATTHEW GROOM Take Notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-captioned action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: motor vehicle negligence. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than 40 days from the date of the first publication of this notice, or on or before March 11, 2026. If you fail to respond, the party seeking relief against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 7th day of March, 2026. William J. Patterson, Attorney for Plaintiff Ricci Law Firm, P.A. 2221 Stantonsburg Road Greenville, NC 27834 Published March 11, 2026; March 18, 2026; March 25, 2026. IPL0320858 Mar 11,18,25 2026