Who must respond to this notice?

Mae Hege Hamilton (the named defendant) must answer the complaint by March 25, 2026.

What happens if I miss the March 25, 2026 deadline?

The county will seek a court order to foreclose the tax lien and sell the property at public auction.

Where do I file an answer or get court information?

Contact Davidson County Civil Division, 110 West Center Street, Lexington, NC, (336) 242-6704.

Who is bringing this foreclosure action?

Davidson County, represented by Assistant County Attorney Ryan O. Hargrave.

Foreclosure — 110 West Center Street, Lexington, NC (25CVD005052-280)

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A Davidson County complaint seeks foreclosure of delinquent property taxes against multiple named parties and unknown heirs, requiring the defendant Mae Hege Hamilton to respond by March 25, 2026 or risk a public auction sale of the property.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to respond: March 25, 2026 (40 days from first publication)
Relief sought: foreclosure for delinquent property taxes
Failure to answer may lead to public auction sale
Court contact: Civil Division, 110 West Center Street, Lexington

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Foreclosure
City: Lexington

Address

110 West Center Street, Lexington, NC

Case #

25CVD005052-280

Research context

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If you don't respond

If Mae Hege Hamilton does not answer by March 25, 2026, the county will ask the court to foreclose delinquent tax liens and sell the property at public auction.

What to do next

1
Prepare and file an answer
File your written answer with Davidson County District Court by March 25, 2026; contact Civil Division at (336) 242-6704.
2
Contact the county attorney
Call Assistant County Attorney Ryan O. Hargrave at (336) 236-3225 to discuss the complaint and possible resolution.
3
Consider legal representation
Hire an attorney experienced in tax foreclosure to protect property rights before the March 25, 2026 deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who must respond to this notice?: Mae Hege Hamilton (the named defendant) must answer the complaint by March 25, 2026.
What happens if I miss the March 25, 2026 deadline?: The county will seek a court order to foreclose the tax lien and sell the property at public auction.
Where do I file an answer or get court information?: Contact Davidson County Civil Division, 110 West Center Street, Lexington, NC, (336) 242-6704.
Who is bringing this foreclosure action?: Davidson County, represented by Assistant County Attorney Ryan O. Hargrave.

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Legal terms in this notice

foreclosure: Court process where a lienholder forces sale of property to collect unpaid debts or taxes.
delinquent property taxes: Unpaid property taxes that have become officially overdue and subject to collection.
public auction: A public sale where property is sold to the highest bidder, often to satisfy a lien.
service by publication: Notifying a defendant by newspaper notice when their address is unknown or personal service isn't possible.

Full Notice Text

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA                        IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
DAVIDSON COUNTY                                       DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
                                                                              FILE NO. 25CVD005052-280
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
DAVIDSON COUNTY 
VS.
JAMES ROSCO HUNLEY; KATHERINE GABAR HEGE; TROY WAYNE HEGE, JR. and spouse KELLY LYNN HEGE; DANIEL MARTIN TYSINGER; REBECCA LEE TYSINGER; LINDSAY DANIELLE LEE TYSINGER; MELISSA DIANE TYSINGER; MAE HEGE HAMILTON; COREY RANDALL OWNEY and spouse COURTNEY NICOLE OWNEY; STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Lienholder; LVNV FUNDING, LLC, Lienholder; and THE ESTATES OF SIMON PETER HEGE; MAE BELLE HEGE; HELEN HEGE WOOD; WILLIAM EMORY HEGE; SHANAN HEGE TYSINGER; HEATHER JILLIAN HEGE; CONNIE LEA McPEAK HEGE, and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS, BENEFICIARIES AND CREDITORS OF SIMON PETER HEGE; MAE BELLE HEGE; HELEN HEGE WOOD; WILLIAM EMORY HEGE; SHANAN HEGE TYSINGER; HEATHER JILLIAN HEGE; and CONNIE LEA McPEAK HEGE,           
TO:      MAE HEGE HAMILTON      
 
 TAKE NOTICE that a Complaint has been filed against you in the District Court of Davidson County, North Carolina.  The nature of the relief being sought is foreclosure of delinquent property taxes. You are required to answer the pleading and make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after the date of first publication of this notice or March 25, 2026.  Upon your failure to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought which will include the sale of the property at public auction. The contact information for the Court is: Civil Division, 110 West Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292, (336)-242-6704.
 
Ryan O. Hargrave
NC State Bar No. 52172
Assistant County Attorney
Davidson County
Post Office Box 1067
Lexington, North Carolina 27293-1067
Telephone:  (336) 236-3225
IPL0335597
May 1,8,15 2026

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