NOTICE OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA WAKE SUPERIOR COURT 26SP001721-910 In Re Surplus Funds of $134,052.62 from Wake County 25SP000679-910, John E. Dalrymple and Scarlett S. Dalrymple. To John E. & Scarlett S. Dalrymple Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled special proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is the release of surplus funds to the United States of America. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than November 30, 2026 and upon failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. A remote Hearing before the Clerk of Superior Court will be held January 22, 2027 at 9:00 am. This 9th day of October, 2026. W. Ellis Boyle. U. S. Attorney By Benjamin J. Higgins, Assistant U.S. Attorney U.S. Attorney's Office – Eastern District of North Carolina 150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 2100, Raleigh NC 27601 IPL0381084 Oct 19,26,Nov 2 2026