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Parade Prep: for Iris Festival Parade NATION Labs still No. 1, but ‘Frenchies’ are gaining popularity THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents A5 Senators discuss stricter gun penalties Some S.C. lawmakers they want to make more changes to a Carolina, Hembree said he realized offenders who want to own guns will bill that would require police to confis- there was too much confusion with be penalized for mistakes in their past. cate a gun used in a crime and in- state gun laws and how they match up Sen. Brad Hutto said someone who want to match state crease state penalties for illegally car- with federal laws. is convicted of a non-violent felony rying or selling a weapon. “People need to know what you can could get in trouble if the bill passes law to federal law Sen. Greg Hembree wrote the bill do and cannot do,” the Little River Re- by living in a home with someone who which would impose stricter penalties publican said. could legally have a weapon. BY CHRISTINA L. MYERS for illegally possessing a gun, especial- Currently, South Carolina law prohib- “Knowing we live in South Carolina, The Associated Press ly for repeat offenders. It also would its people convicted of “crimes of vio- most households have a gun, and most make it illegal under state law for fel- lence” from having a gun. Federal law are for self-protection,” the Orange- COLUMBIA — A group of South ons to own guns, matching federal law. prohibits all felons from having a gun. burg Democrat said. Carolina senators said Wednesday After talking to people across South Critics of the bill said non-violent The Senate is on break next week. Applications now open Parade prep: for Iris Festival parade BY KAYLA ROBINS what better way to celebrate any event cants to be entered into the parade this year. [email protected] than a parade? “It brings people into the festival,” said rom Sumter natives to new- The 13th-annual Shrine Day Parade is set Bradley, who also organizes the Veterans for Saturday, May 26, and applications for Day parade in Sumter. F comers, from regional resi- parade participants are open. While the Iris Festival kicks off on dents to far-away, time-and- Arthur Bradley, chairman of the parade, Thursday, which he organizes with Bobby Schwaben- PARADE, again travelers, the Iris Festival can- bauer on behalf of the Jamil Streakers of SEE not be separated from Sumter, and Sumter, said he expects about 100 appli- PAGE A6 Finish Start Iris Festival Lineup MAP DATA © GOOGLE CHARLES McCREIGHT • 1926 - 2018 Sumter architect ‘modeled loving what’s most important’ BY BRUCE MILLS example to his “loved well the things that He loved Sumter.” a member of the South Caroli- [email protected] church and a were most important.” Born in Columbia, Mc- na Chapter of American Insti- community lead- “He loved the church and Creight served in World War tute of Architects and was a Friends described Charles er. McCreight its savior, Jesus Christ,” II and was a 1951 graduate of charter member and a former McCreight as more than just passed away Sat- Shaw said. “He loved his wife, Clemson College, where he chairman of the Clemson Ar- an accomplished architect. urday. He was 91. [Peggy], the sweetheart of his earned a degree in architec- chitectural Foundation. A registered practicing ar- McCREIGHT Guifford Shaw, life. He loved his family. He ture. McCreight is also remem- chitect for more than 60 years a long-time local loved children and made The next year, he moved to bered by friends for being in Sumter, McCreight was entrepreneur and their life rich. He loved the Sumter and was founding very active in the Sumter known more as a devoted fam- business owner, described Mc- needy and was very gener- partner of Demosthenes, Mc- ily man and friend, a loving Creight as a close friend who ous. He loved his profession. Creight & Riley, AIA. He was SEE McCREIGHT, PAGE A6 VISIT US ONLINE AT CONTACT US DEATHS, B3 WEATHER, A8 INSIDE Information: 774-1200 John E. Powell ANOTHER WARM ONE 2 SECTIONS, 14 PAGES the .com Advertising: 774-1246 Richard Lee Gavin VOL. 123, NO. 115 Classifieds: 774-1200 Kevin P. Farrell Very warm with some Delivery: 774-1258 Gerald Brogdon sun today; overcast tonight Classifieds B6 Television B5 News and Sports: 774-1226 Bertha M. Jackson with a little rain late Comics B4 Sports B1 Barbara Ann China HIGH 83, LOW 64 Opinion A7 Larry R. Humes Ralph L. Watts A2 | THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Sumter County Council honors young rescuer ting off feeling to the left side of his achi for his actions. Did you know that Malachi. Emergency Management body, while he was trying to remove the name Malachi means messenger or Dennis said Malachi will be named the transmission. angel, he asked the elementary school employee of the month at the sheriff's awarded for promptness Malachi, who was playing in a nearby student. office and Sumter-Lee Regional Deten- BY ADRIENNE SARVIS yard, heard Clemmons calling for help Malachi was also given a trophy for tion Center. and used a jack to lift the vehicle off his his heroism. In other news, Sumter County Emer- [email protected] neighbor. Clemmons is still recovering March 10 started out as an ordinary gency Management received an award from his injuries and requires assis- day, said Sumter County Sheriff An- on Tuesday from South Carolina Asso- Though he acted in selflessness, Sum- tance while walking. thony Dennis during the council meet- ciation of Counties for promptly report- ter County Council decided to com- Malachi heard the call just at the ing, but the lives of two people were ing property and liability claims in the mend Malachi Coffey, the 9-year-old right time and allowed his hands to be quickly changed forever. county last year. who rescued a neighbor who was changed from those of a boy to the The sheriff commended Malachi John Henderson, director of risk pinned underneath a car on March 10, hands of a rescuer, Sumter County for his quick thinking which he said management services for South Caroli- by giving him his own day in the coun- Council Chairman Jim McCain said. is an example for all residents of the na Association of Counties, specifically ty. It is known that a name can carry county to follow. recognized Donna Dew, executive secre- The Mustang convertible fell on significant meaning, he said, reading "Because of your split-second deci- tary of emergency management, for her Allen Clemmons' chest and legs, cut- from a proclamation commending Mal- sion, you saved a life," he said to work in reporting the claims. American Red Cross recognized locally In recognition of March being named American Red Cross Month, Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen signed a proclamation on Wednesday morning recognizing the international organization for its efforts in keeping the citizens of Sumter safe by providing assistance after disasters, holding numerous blood drives throughout the year and making available life-saving materials such as smoke alarms. From left are Rebecca Jordan, executive director of Red Cross Central South Carolina Region; McElveen; and Nancy Cataldo, Sumter County American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces director. ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM Video shows Wanted man found hiding 2 suspects in attic after fleeing stop BY KAYLA ROBINS on March 26, according to stealing truck [email protected] Bell, but the driver did not stop. BY KAYLA ROBINS A Sumter man who was The vehicle wrecked on [email protected] wanted by the South Caroli- Woodlawn Avenue, which is a na Probation, Parole and short distance from John- Two suspects are being The suspects drove up in this vehicle, which is being described as a Pardon Service was arrested son's residence on North Mil- sought in connection with late-model, dark-colored Toyota Camry. on Monday when he was ton Road off Broad Street. video sur- found hiding in While conducting an inven- veillance WATCH THE his attic after tory of the vehicle, deputies footage FOOTAGE fleeing from a located a firearm and sus- that shows traffic stop. pected crack cocaine. a vehicle Go to Demetrius Sumter Police Department being bro- this Johnson, 32, and Sumter County Sheriff's ken into story faces charges Office K-9s tracked from the and stolen online at www. of failure to JOHNSON accident scene to Johnson's in Sumter theitem.com to stop for blue house, where Probation, Pa- County see the video lights and role and Pardon Service offi- early Mon- surveillance siren; possession with intent cers also responded. day morn- footage of the to distribute crack cocaine; Johnson had an outstand- ing. reported felon in possession of a fire- ing arrest warrant from the Sumter crime. arm; wanted person-out- agency, Bell said. County The suspects stole this gray 2002 Ford 4X4 pickup. standing arrest warrant; and He said after a search war- Sheriff’s wanted person-Probation, rant was obtained for the res- Office deputies are looking March 26, according to Ken is asked to call Investigator Parole and Pardon Service, idence, Johnson was located for two men who appeared Bell, public information of- Jennifer Thomas at (803) according to Ken Bell, public hiding in the attic. in the footage wearing ficer for the sheriff’s office. 436-2002 or CrimeStoppers information officer for the Johnson is being held in hoodies and stealing a gray They appeared to pull up at (803) 436-2718 or Sumter County Sheriff's Of- the Sumter-Lee Regional De- 2002 Ford 4X4 pickup truck in a late-model dark-col- 1-888-CRIMESC.
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