PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
TAMMY BROOM
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
FILE NO:
26-JA-0000023-25-060

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF BEAUFORT

IN RE: N.L.B., M.L.B., N.N.B., minor children.

TO: Tammy Broom, Mother of three African American children, one female child, born on or about September 25, 2008, in Wilson County, North Carolina and two male children, born on or about August 31, 2011, in Beaufort County, North Carolina.

TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Summons and Petition has been filed for the above-described juveniles, who are alleged to be abused, neglected and dependent.

You must prepare and file with the Clerk of Superior Court of Beaufort County a written answer to the petition within 30 (THIRTY) days of the first date of publication of this summons, the 27th day of May 2026. You must also serve a copy of the answer on the petitioner or its attorney.

The Beaufort County Department of Social Services has alleged that the above-named juveniles are in need of protective services. The Court will conduct a hearing to determine whether the juveniles are in need of protective services. Notice of the date, time and location of the hearing will be mailed to you by the petitioner after you file an answer.

If you fail to file an answer, the relief sought will be granted. The petitioner will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the petition.

You have a right to be represented by counsel. If you want a lawyer and cannot afford one, the Court will appoint you one.

Matthew W. Jackson
Attorney for the Petitioner,
Beaufort County DSS
632 West Fifth Street
Washington, NC 27889

Washington Daily News:
May 27, June 3 and 10, 2026
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