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

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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

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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.

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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. Callers fice. tention Center on $11,000 from a parking lot in the ored Toyota Camry, Bell can remain anonymous Deputies attempted to bond, though he was denied 3200 block of Highway 15 said. and could receive a cash make a traffic stop on a gold bond for violating the terms South about 4:15 a.m. on Anyone with information reward. Nissan registered to Johnson of his probation.

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Summer Nuclear Station. do to get ease, can the body is unhealthy, sick, Head reported that Beaufort Shortly following the project's healthy and lose weight, prevent the malnourished, tired or County sheriff's deputies are in- failure, the governor began try- human stressed it is in “fight or vestigating the disappearance ing to recruit someone to buy but we just don’t do it. body from flight” mode. This puts the of equipment from the station the utility, which provides elec- Maybe it’s that you just changing. body in a state of stress, pre- sometime between 12:30 a.m. tricity to the state's electric co- Not enough venting the body from chang- and 8:15 a.m. Monday at a Bur- operatives. aren’t ready to make cer- Missy Corrigan bacteria or ing regardless of what you ton fire station. tain changes or maybe an over- do. 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We look forward to sitting ald Trump said Wednesday there’s Kim Jong Un during a down with Kim Jong Un to talk “a good chance” that North Korean news program at the about a better future for his people,” leader Kim Jong Un will “do what is Seoul Railway Station in Nauert said in a tweet. right for his people and for humani- Seoul, South Korea, on However, it remains unclear if ty” and make moves toward peace. Tuesday. there has been direct communica- In a pair of morning tweets, tion between Washington and Trump said he received a message Pyongyang on the planned Trump- from Chinese President Xi Jinping THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Kim summit that is slated for May that a meeting Xi had with Kim this and under what conditions North week “went very well.” Korea would agree to give up the Trump said that according to Xi, nuclear arsenal it has spent decades the North Korean leader “looks for- building. ward” to meeting the American halt nuclear and missile tests. peace and the denuclearization of According to the Chinese state president. 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Look forward to our denuclearization can be resolved if relayed that Kim was committed to trade with North Korea. meeting!” South Korea and the U.S. take “pro- ridding the Korean Peninsula of nu- “For years and through many ad- State Department spokeswoman gressive and synchronous measures clear weapons and was willing to ministrations, everyone said that Heather Nauert said that Kim’s visit for the realization of peace.”

Family of Sacramento man slain by police skeptical of change

BY SOPHIA BOLLAG and time blocked thousands of DON THOMPSON NBA fans from entering the The Associated Press arena for the hometown Kings game. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A They were there Wednesday blinding national spotlight is for Clark’s wake and will be shining on the family of Ste- today when the Rev. Al Sharp- phon Clark, the 22-year-old ton plans to give the eulogy at unarmed black man killed by Clark’s funeral. Sacramento police last week. For all the angst and raw “You don’t know what it’s emotions, grieving and like until you experience it,” weary family members are Clark’s uncle, skeptical that any substan- Curtis Gordon, tive change will result be- told The Associat- fore the next young black ed Press in an in- man dies from police gun- terview Tuesday. fire and siphons away the “You can see it on national media and banner TV; it’s totally OK headlines. CLARK to deal with those “So we appreciate the con- realities when it’s versation, but conversation just through a television and without implementation of they’re not in your home. It’s some true reformation means different now.” nothing,” Gordon said. “It TV cameras and national brought us to this moment, media were there Monday but what about tomorrow? for a news conference where What about next week? Gordon supported Clark’s “You know, sadly, I have no grandmother, who sobbed confidence in America and JOSE LUIS VILLEGAS /THE SACRAMENTO BEE VIA AP uncontrollably as she re- the fact that I will probably Stevante Clark, brother of Stephon Clark, stormed the Sacramento City Council chambers briefly forcing counted the shooting and hear another story sometime the council to leave the chambers on Tuesday. asked why something signifi- this year of an innocent life cantly less lethal than a bar- lost over excessive police ter responded, then did not hopes will bring “faith and criminal charges against the rage of 20 bullets could not force. It’s so common, you’re obey officers’ orders. transparency” to a case that officers involved remains with have been used by police. numb to it.” Police said they thought he said has sparked “extreme- District Attorney Anne Marie They were there Tuesday Clark was killed March 18 Clark was holding a gun when ly high emotions, anger and Schubert, although Becerra morning when the city’s first when two Sacramento police he moved toward them, but he hurt in our city.” said his office could also bring black police chief pleaded for officers responding to a re- was found only with a cell- Attorney General Xavier charges. calm after more than a week port of someone breaking phone. Becerra’s office will provide Clark’s family is skeptical of unrest and later in the day car windows fatally shot him The California attorney oversight of the investigation that the investigation will pro- when Clark’s brother and in his grandparents’ back- general’s office on Tuesday and conduct a review of the vide appropriate results, Gor- supporters disrupted a City yard. Police say they think joined the investigation, a police department’s policies don said. Council meeting and then Clark was the suspect, and move Sacramento Police and use-of-force training. The “It’s all talk at this point,” demonstrators for a second he ran when a police helicop- Chief Daniel Hahn said he decision of whether to bring he said. “Show me.” California takes aim at online ads from illegal pot shops LOS ANGELES (AP) — said Jerred Kiloh, a licensed ate, while city officials ac- use the site to submit orders from what was mostly an ille- Weedmaps is a go-to website for dispensary owner in Los Ange- knowledge hundreds more are and summon deliveries from gal one: Lawful operators will people looking to find a mari- les who heads the United Can- making illegal sales. shops legal and otherwise. struggle if they’re competing juana shop. With a few clicks nabis Business Association, an Weedmaps says its experi- “They are acting like Ama- with a robust black market that on a cellphone, customers can industry group. “It’s an unfair ence dropping unlicensed busi- zon, saying, ‘Here is a shopping can undersell them. find virtually any type of can- playing field. 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NEW YORK (AP) — Americans still work," says de Jong, president-elect of love Labrador retrievers, but the na- the American Veterinary Medical As- tion's flirtation with French bulldogs sociation. has reached new heights. OTHER MOVERS Labs remain the country's most popular purebred dog for a 27th year, The Siberian husky and Australian while German shepherds and golden shepherd have jumped into the top 20 retrievers have hung onto the second in the last decade. The Chihuahua, pug and third spots in new American Ken- and Maltese have tumbled out. nel Club rankings released Wednes- THE RAREST BREED day. But Frenchies hit a highest-ever No. It's the Norwegian lundehund, a six- 4, and German shorthaired pointers toed, unusually flexible dog that his- cracked the top 10 for the first time. torically hunted cliff-dwelling puffins. THE REST OF THE TOP 10 DOODLES, MIXES AND THE BIG PICTURE The bulldog is fifth, after notching a record No. 4 ranking last year. Sixth The rankings reflect puppies and through 10th are the beagle, the poo- other dogs newly registered in 2017. dle, the Rottweiler, the Yorkshire terri- The AKC, the nation's oldest purebred er and the German shorthaired point- dog registry, doesn't release raw num- er. bers of dogs. Initially bred for hunting, the hand- The club doesn't chart such popular some, athletic "GSP" is increasingly hybrids as Labradoodles and puggles, visible as a bomb-sniffing dog and in ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO nor other mixed-breed dogs. However, agility and other canine sports. A GSP A French bulldog competes at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York. they can register as AKC "canine part- also won the prestigious Westminster ners" for dog sports. Kennel Club dog show in 2016. formed owners. breathing problems in French bulldogs Overall, the AVMA estimates there "They're a dog that will do anything "It scares me that because it's popu- and other short-snout breeds (though are about 70 million pet dogs nation- you want, except lay around," says Jef- lar, everybody wants it. But not every no pets belong in overhead compart- wide. frey Drogin, a longtime owner in New family is right for a French bulldog," ments). Flat-faced dogs can be prone to THE DEBATE York. says Kerry Boyd, a Natick, Massachu- overheating and sometimes need nasal The versatile, sociable Lab has had setts-based dog handler who breeds or palate surgery. Frenchies and bull- Whatever the rankings, animal- the longest-ever reign as top dog. It Frenchies. dogs also can be susceptible to certain rights activists say purebred fads drive broke the record in 2013. The downsized bulldogs with the spinal and eye problems. They are puppy mills, consign other dogs to But you can't beat the beagle for con- pointed ears and funny expressions often born by cesarean section because shelters and prioritize looks over sistency. It's the only breed to make have become favorites of city dwellers of their big heads. health. the top 10 for every decade since the who value compact, relatively quiet Given all that, New York's then- "The aesthetic standards of the AKC AKC's 1884 founding. dogs. They've enjoyed exposure from newsweekly The Village Voice devoted can leave dogs crippled and in near- THE FRENCHIE SURGE movies, ads and celebrity owners. The a 2015 cover to French bulldogs and constant pain," People for the Ethical late Carrie Fisher's Frenchie even in- urged: "Don't Buy This Dog." Treatment of Animals wrote to the The French bulldog has bolted from spired an alien creature in last year's Newton, Massachusetts-based veter- club this month. 76th to fourth in just 20 years. It previ- "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." inarian Dr. John de Jong sees Breeders such as Boyd say they ously peaked at sixth in the 1910s and Then the breed made headlines this Frenchies' problems firsthand, but he spend thousands of dollars on testing again in 2015-2016. month when a Frenchie puppy died notes that other breeds are prone to to propagate healthy dogs. The AKC Frenchie aficionados appreciate the after a flight attendant forced it into an conditions of their own. argues that breeding preserves specific interest but worry that it's drawing un- overhead bin. "I would say to anybody purchasing traits that can help police pick K-9s or scrupulous breeders and under-in- The death stirred discussion of a breed of any kind: Do their home- households choose suitable pets. Kansas considers making schools liable for not allowing teachers to carry guns

BY MITCHELL WILLETTS guns in schools, but the Kansas is highly unusual and seems to Associated Press plan seems to go further than match closely with concealed most other laws in place or carry laws typically applied to TOPEKA, Kansas — Kansas under consideration. businesses in some states, and schools that refuse to allow The proposal is separate not schools. teachers to carry guns could be from one embraced by Republi- Kansas law has allowed held legally responsible in the can leaders in the House that teachers to carry concealed event of a tragedy under a pro- focuses on improving school in- guns since 2013, but school dis- posal drafted after last month's frastructure instead of arming tricts across the state have dis- mass shooting at a Florida high staff. That measure, which ap- allowed the practice after EMC school. pears to have broader support, Insurance Companies, the Opponents of the measure, won first-round approval on state's primary school insurer, which got its first hearing Tuesday. refused to provide coverage to Tuesday in front of the House Rep. Blake Carpenter, a con- schools with armed staff. Insurance Committee, ex- servative Derby Republican Kansas Association of School pressed concern it could effec- who helped write the legisla- Boards lobbyist Mark Tallman tively mandate arming teach- tion that holds schools liable, opposed the bill. He said insurers rather than allowing it, as said he is confident armed and ance providers could still several states have done. trained teachers will save lives. choose to deny coverage, yet AP PHOTO, TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL, THAD ALLTON "It would certainly open the Police could be minutes away, schools would have no choice door for that conversation," and in smaller districts where but to allow staff to arm them- Joseph Clay, a military veteran and Wichita school teacher, testified in said Democratic Rep. Brett modest funding means school- selves regardless. Even if an in- support of a proposal before the House Insurance Committee on Parker, an Overland Park resource officers aren't hired, surer is willing to provide Tuesday that would help Kansas teachers carry concealed guns in school teacher. "The further we the bill would allow for "next under such circumstances, their classrooms. go down this rabbit hole, the best thing," he told the commit- Tallman said, the rates would more chance there is for even tee. become very expensive. No testimony provided during with the prospect of being more obnoxious legislation "It is not, if our kids will be Carpenter said for an insur- the hearing predicted what that armed and working alongside moving forward." killed. It is, when will they be ance company to increase rates expense would become if the others who may or may not Even if that provision is killed and what are we doing to or to outright refuse to provide legislation passes. be. stripped, as some advocates prevent it?" 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COMMENTARY It’s not the job of Cabinet officials to be a ‘check’ on Trump

ASHINGTON — One of the reasons Trump escalate catastrophically. Giv- duce military options for daily intelligence briefing. He In the wake of is reshuffling his national se- ing the president too many North Korea or demands will have the trust and the ear President curity team is because he has options, the officials said, more creative options on the of the commander in chief, WTrump’s decision reportedly been deeply frus- could increase the odds that Iran nuclear deal, slow walk- which means the State De- to appoint John Bolton as his trated with the lack of options he will act.” Sorry, that’s not ing will no longer be tolerat- partment will have more in- national security adviser and presented to him. In April, he how it works in our democra- ed. That is a good thing. fluence. This should thrill our Mike Pompeo as secretary of reluctantly recertified the cy. We have civilian control of This does not mean that diplomats. state, a consistent criticism Iran nuclear deal but told his the military, and the president Bolton wants to lead us into Trump faces tough deci- has emerged: Trump will no national security advisers is commander in chief. If he war. He doesn’t. Bolton is a sions in the months ahead. On longer have any “adult” su- that he didn’t want to recerti- wants military options, it is traditional peace-through- North Korea, after a quarter- pervision in fy again — and instructed the Pentagon’s job to deliver strength conservative, with century of presidents of both the national them to provide a range of op- them. That some in the Penta- vast government experience parties kicking the can down security deci- tions before the next deadline gon don’t understand that is a as undersecretary of state for the road, we finally have run sion-making in October. They didn’t do it. greater threat to our democ- arms control and internation- out of road. Trump will soon process or That is unacceptable. Accord- racy than Trump’s tempera- al security and ambassador to face a binary choice: allow any Cabinet- ing to the Weekly Standard, ment. the United Nations. He under- North Korea to deploy the ca- level Trump was so angry that no Bolton is determined to fix stands firsthand the way bu- pability to reach U.S. cities “checks” on one presented a decertifica- these problems. Cabinet offi- reaucracies work to narrow with nuclear intercontinental his own tion option that he put Sen. cers are supposed to give the options and hinder policy de- ballistic missiles or stop it Marc Thiessen worst in- Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on president options (including cisions they do not like. He from deploying that capabili- stincts. speakerphone during an Oval some they may disagree with), knows how to make sure that ty. We all want the latter to This view Office meeting to make the provide their best advice and does not happen to this presi- happen peacefully. For that, is not only insulting, but it is case — providing advice that then salute and carry out his dent. the president needs a national also fundamentally anti-dem- Trump soon followed. orders. Bolton is determined Trump’s decision to replace security team that under- ocratic. The Constitution plac- More recently, the New York to make that happen. Axios Rex Tillerson with Pompeo stands its mission is to con- es many checks on a presi- Times reported that Trump reported that he plans to be will strengthen diplomacy in strain Kim Jong Un, not Don- dent’s power, including Con- has grown frustrated with the an “honest broker” who will a similar way. Under Tiller- ald Trump. In Bolton and gress, an independent judicia- Pentagon’s failure to provide make sure that all sides are son, the secretary of state did Pompeo, Trump finally has ry and a free press. It’s not the him with military options for heard when national security not listen to his subordinates, that team. job of Cabinet officials to be a North Korea. According to the decisions are discussed. But and the president did not lis- “check” on the president. Times, Pentagon officials are he will also be an “enforcer” ten to the secretary. That will Follow Marc A. Thiessen on Their job is to give the presi- “worried that the White who makes sure that Cabinet change under Pompeo, who Twitter, @marcthiessen. dent options so he can make House is moving too hastily officials carry out the presi- built a strong personal bond decisions — not restrict choic- toward military action on the dent’s orders. If the president with Trump while at the CIA, © 2018, The Washington Post es to constrain him. Korean Peninsula that could directs the Pentagon to pro- delivering the president’s Writers Group

LETTER TO THE EDITOR LEFT ARE HYPOCRITES FOR WASTING TIME ON TRUMP’S RELATIONSHIPS Do you see how different this country would be if the media and Left took as much time on Bill Clinton’s shenani- gans in the Oval Office as they have wasted our time on Trump’s antics from 15 years ago? Based on their own moral standards, Clinton would have been forced to resign. Let’s review the log ... Clinton was accused of sexual assault (several times) and has an affair with a kid in the Oval Office ... on our dime. And the Left/media demonized those women as whores and gold diggers. Slick Willie? Well, it was only sex. Trump, billionaire and private citizen, winds up in a sexual relationship with a porn star ... oh yeah ... consensu- al relationship. And the Left/media want to use this as the key to getting rid of him? It would be laughable if it were not so sad. Hypocrites to the Nth degree. JOHN SELLAR Sumter

COMMENTARY Is Trump assembling a war cabinet for an attack on Iran?

he last man stand- cy” and “the vanguard of a France and Germany would rut, Baghdad and Bahrain And Bashar Assad — ing between the U.S. pernicious empire that is have to choose between the could attack U.S. civilian thanks to backing from Rus- and war with Iran expanding its power and in- deal and the U.S. And if Air- and military personnel. sia, Iran, Hezbollah and T may be a four-star fluence across the Middle bus were obligated to spurn As the Army and Marine Shiite militias from the general affectionately East.” Iran’s orders for hundreds Corps do not have the Middle East and Central known to his Marines as Trump’s favorite Arab of new planes, how would troops to invade and occupy Asia — has secured his “Mad Dog.” ruler, 32-year-old Saudi that sit with the Europeans? Iran, would we have to rein- throne. Gen. James Mattis, the Prince Mohammed bin How would North Korea state the draft? The Kurds who trusted us secretary of defense, ap- Salman, calls Iran’s Ayatol- react if the U.S. trashed a And if we decided to have been hammered by our pears to be the last man in lah Khamenei “the Hitler of deal where Iran, after ac- blockade and bomb Iran, we NATO ally Turkey in Syria the Situa- the Middle East.” cepting severe restrictions would have to take out all and by the Iraqi Army we tion Room Bibi Netanyahu is mono- on its nuclear program and its anti-ship missiles, sub- trained in Iraq. who believes maniacal on Iran, calling allowing intrusive inspec- marines, navy, air force, What is Trump, who as- the Iran nu- the nuclear deal a threat to tions, were cheated of the ballistic missiles and air de- sured us there would be no clear deal Israel’s survival and Iran benefits the Americans fense system. more stupid wars, thinking? may be “the greatest threat to our promised? And would not a pre-emp- Truman and LBJ got us into worth pre- world.” Why would Pyongyang, tive strike on Iran unite its wars they could not end, serving and U.N. Ambassador Nikki having seen us attack Iraq, people in hatred of us, just and both lost their presi- that war Haley echoes them all. which had no WMD, and as Japan’s pre-emptive dencies. Eisenhower and Pat with Iran is Yet Iran appears not to Libya, which had given up strike on Pearl Harbor unit- Nixon ended those wars and Buchanan a dreadful want a war. U.N. inspectors its WMD to mollify us, ever ed us in a determination to were rewarded with land- idea. routinely confirm that Iran consider giving up its nucle- annihilate her empire? slides. Yet, other is strictly abiding by the ar weapons — especially What would the Dow After his smashing victo- than Mattis, President Don- terms of the nuclear deal. after seeing the leaders of Jones average look like ry in Desert Storm, Bush I ald Trump seems to be cre- While U.S. warships in the both nations executed? after an attack on Iran? was denied a second term. ating a war cabinet. Persian Gulf often encoun- And, should the five other Trump was nominated be- After invading Iraq, Bush II Trump himself has tered Iranian “fast attack” signatories to the Iran deal cause he promised to keep lost both houses of Con- pledged to walk away from boats and drones between continue with it despite us, us out of stupid wars like gress in 2006, and his party the Iran nuclear deal — January 2016 and August and Iran agree to abide by those into which folks like lost the presidency in 2008 “the worst deal ever” — and 2017, that has stopped. Ves- its terms, what do we do John Bolton and the Bush to the antiwar Barack reimpose sanctions in May. sels of both nations have then? Republicans plunged us. Obama. His new national security operated virtually without Find a casus belli to go to After 17 years, we are still Once Trump seemed to adviser John Bolton, who incident. war? Why? How does Iran mired in Afghanistan, try- understand this history. wrote an op-ed titled “To What would be the result threaten us? ing to keep the Taliban we Stop Iran’s Bomb, Bomb of Trump’s trashing of the A war, which would in- overthrew in 2001 from re- Patrick J. Buchanan is the Iran,” has called for pre- nuclear deal? volve U.S. warships against turning to Kabul. Following author of a new book, “Nix- emptive strikes and “regime First would be the isola- swarms of Iranian torpedo our 2003 invasion, Iraq, on’s White House Wars: The change.” tion of the United States. boats, could shut down the once a bulwark against Battles That Made and Secretary of State-desig- China and Russia would Persian Gulf to oil traffic Iran, became a Shiite ally of Broke a President and Di- nate Mike Pompeo calls not abrogate the deal but and produce a crisis in the Iran. vided America Forever.” Iran “a thuggish police would welcome Iran into global economy. Anti-Amer- The rebels we supported state,” a “despotic theocra- their camp. England, ican Shiite jihadists in Bei- in Syria have been routed. © 2018 CREATORS.COM A8 | THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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PREP SOCCER PREP SOFTBALL Wilson Hall softball tops LMA 12-2 in 6 innings BY EDDIE LITAKER Special to The Sumter Item

Madison Sliwonik scored two runs and batted in two, reaching on a single, an error and blasting a 2-run homer over the left field fence to help Wilson Hall to a 12-2, 6-inning win over archrival Laurence Manning Academy on Tuesday at Patriot Park SportPlex in the SCISA Re- gion II-3A opener for both squads. Drake Ives took the win on the mound for the Lady Bar- ons, allowing just eight baser- unners. The Lady Swampcats reached base on four hits, Healthy again three walks and an error, with BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Ives striking out Crestwood’s Justin Ramirez (15) works the ball between Lakewood defenders Tony Brown (9) and Benjamin Yates (6) during the Gators’ six. 6-2 victory on Tuesday at J. Frank Baker Stadium. "She did a good job tonight," Wil- son Hall head Full-strength Lakewood snaps 3-match ALEXANDER coach Teresa Al- exander said of Ives' effort on the mound. losing streak with 6-2 win over Crestwood "When we needed big pitches the most, she did a great job coming through with those. Of BY DENNIS BRUNSON the lineup for a few games, returned to importantly 2-1 in Region VI-4A. The course, our defense had her [email protected] the lineup and scored two goals, as did victory got them back in the hunt for back when we needed them to, Charles Olden, as the Gators went on to the region title. as well." After going winless in its own Gator a 6-2 victory at J. Frank Baker Stadium. The Gators, Hartsville and Lugoff-El- While Ives was getting Classic XXII and having been out- “We’ve been hurt by the injury bug,” gin each have one region loss while strong backing from her de- scored 12-0 in its last three matches, said LHS head coach Mike Carraher. Crestwood is now 2-2. Lakewood has a fense, first-year LMA head things did not look particularly rosy “Getting Phillip back really helped us. chance to establish itself today as it coach Glenda Hodge lamented for the Lakewood High School varsity He was out with a high ankle sprain for travels to face L-E beginning at 7:30 p.m. her team's struggles in the boys soccer team heading into its a couple of games and he’s one of our “Hartsville has been kind of the best field behind starter Lundee match against Sumter School District top players. We’ve had a couple of oth- team in the region, but this year it Olsen. rival Crestwood on Tuesday. ers out with injuries; we’ve been both- seems to be wide open,” Carraher said. "They (Wilson Hall) didn't However, it’s amazing the affect a ered by the flu. It made a difference.” “It’s very tight now, and every match is have a ton of earned runs," healthy roster can have on a team. The victory helped Lakewood im- Phillip Cadena, who had been out of prove to 6-4 on the season, but more SEE SOCCER, PAGE B2 SEE BARONS, PAGE B2

PREP BASEBALL PRO BASEBALL Verlander, Hamels start Astros-Rangers opener

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) ed nine of the last 10 open- — Justin Verlander and ers for the Detroit Tigers Cole Hamels were both ac- since 2008. quired in midseason trades "It's a full-circle mo- by teams looking for cham- ment," Verlander said. pionships. "Just being out there Game Verlander and the Hous- 1 of the season, everybody ton Astros needed only two is so high on expectations months together last year and so excited about the before winning the World upcoming season, the un- Series. The Texas Rangers known, what's going to are still trying 2½ seasons happen with their team. It's MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM after getting Hamels. a unique atmosphere." Lakewood’s Lathan Todd rounds third base on his way to score during the Gators’ 9-8 victory over Hartsville When the Astros open Verlander had spent all on March 16. Lakewood beat Lugoff-Elgin 3-2 on Tuesday to move into a tie for first place in Region VI-4A. their title defense on the 13 of his big league seasons The teams meet today in Lugoff. road against the Rangers with Detroit before approv- on Thursday, the formerly ing a trade to Houston just traded aces will be starting seconds before the Aug. 31 Lakewood knocks off L-E 3-2 against each other. deadline to be eligible for "Just the two names on the Astros postseason ros- the back of the jersey ter. He went 5-0 with a 1.06 to force another showdown today would make you want to ERA in five September show up for this matchup," starts, including 11 strike- Rangers manager Jeff Ban- outs in six innings at Texas ister said. "For hitters, it in his last regular-season BY DENNIS BRUNSON coach Bill DeLavan, whose van, whose team played at could be very challenging." start, and was 4-1 in six [email protected] team is 9-3 overall. “We pretty Manning on Wednesday. Verlander is pitching on postseason games. much had to have that game “You know he’s going to keep opening day for the 10th This will be the fourth The Lakewood High School to have a chance to win the you in it. They had a couple time in 11 seasons. The career start on opening day varsity baseball team had an region. It’s not going to be of seeing-eye balls get 2011 AL MVP and Cy important game with Lugoff- easy at Lugoff-Elgin.” through for hits, and we Young Award winner start- SEE ACES, PAGE B2 Elgin on Tuesday at the LHS Lakewood took a 1-0 lead made a mistake on two be- field. Now, with a 3-2 victory, in the top of the first inning, hind him.” the Gators have an even big- but L-E scored twice in the The Gators’ first run was ger one at L-E today begin- third off of Todd. In the LHS unearned. Dalton Browder ning at 6:30 p.m. fifth though, Chandler Hunt- led off the game with a sin- Lakewood scored two runs er and Trent Frye opened gle but was erased in a dou- in the bottom of the fifth in- with singles against Demon ble play. Hunter singled and ning to take the lead and ace Zach Branham. Cory was on the move when Frye right-handed ace pitcher La- Blackley put down a sacri- followed with a double to the than Todd made it stand up fice bunt to move the run- gap in left-center field. Hunt- for the win. That moved LHS ners up a base with Hunter er was able to score when the into a tie for first place with scoring on a Tucker Chap- throw from the outfield went the Demons in Region VI-4A, man ground out. into the third base dugout.. meaning the winner of to- Frye scored the go-ahead Hunter and Frye both fin- day’s game takes the region run on a passed ball, and ished with two hits. Todd lead into the final series of that was all Todd needed. He also had a hit. the regular season. Both allowed just four hits and Left-hander David Frey is THE ASSOCIATED PRESS teams are 4-1 in region play. one earned run while strik- scheduled to start on the Houston starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) works in the first “That was huge for us being out six. mound for Lakewood today. inning of a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals, cause it keeps alive our hopes “Every time Lathan pitch- DeLavan said Hunter, anoth- in West Palm Beach, Florida, earlier this month. Verlander will of winning the region cham- es we know we have a chance er lefty, will likely pitch as be on the mound today in the Astros’ season opener against pionship,” said Gators head to win the game,” said DeLa- well. Cole Hamels and the Texas Rangers. B2 | THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP Wilson Hall girls track and field dominates 7-team meet SUMTER 2 Chandler Patrick won three Segars in the long jump (14-0). Tuesday at the CH field. lina Academy 10-5 on Tuesday SOCASTEE 1 individual events to lead Wil- Madison Kidd picked up the at the CA field. son Hall’s varsity track and VARSITY SOFTBALL win, striking out three and al- Carmen Silvester led TSA Penelope Moore scored both field team to an easy win in a SUMTER 11 lowing four hits. She also had with three hits and to runs. goals to lead Sumter High 7-team meet on Tuesday at SOCASTEE 1 two hits. Karin Brannon had a double School to a 2-1 victory over Spencer Field. Lauren Pifer and Ava Eng- and two RBI, Riley DeLavan Socastee on Tuesday at the The Lady Barons finished MYRTLE BEACH — Kaylee lish both had three hits to had a double and an RBI, and Sumter field. with 288 points, while second Posey pitched a complete lead the offense for the Lady Kendall Peckham and Josie Aria Strickland and Sophia place Calhoun Academy had game and led the offense with Saints, who are 9-6 overall. Reed both had a double. Haughton each had an assist 68. three hits to lift Sumter High Sydney Wells, McKenzie Bag- for the Lady Gamecocks. Patrick won the 100-meter School to an 11-1 victory over nal and Hannah Corbett also VARSITY SOCCER hurdles (18.2 seconds), the tri- Socastee on Tuesday at the had two hits, while Sara LAKEWOOD 5 JV SOFTBALL ple jump (29 feet, 7 inches) Socastee field. James and Sarah Henning CRESTWOOD 4 WILSON HALL 13 and the pole vault (6-6). Posey finished with six both had a double. LAURENCE MANNING 8 Kayla Porter won two strikeouts in the circle and WILLIAMSBURG 15 Lakewood High School out- events, the 100 dash (13.3) and two runs batted in and two ROBERT E. LEE 3 scored Crestwood 4-3 on pen- Wilson Hall defeated Lau- the 400 dash (1 minute, 4.6 sec- runs scored at the plate. alty kicks to pick up a 5-4 wn rence Manning Academy 13-8 onds). Anna Copeland had two BISHOPVILLE — Robert E. on Tuesday at J. Frank Baker on Tuesday at Patriot Park Other winners for WH were hits, two RBI and one run, Lee fell to 3-1 in SCISA Region Stadium. SportPlex. Molly Moss in the 3,200 run Kadyn Dickerson had two hits I-2A with a 15-3 loss to Wil- Regulation ended in a 4-4 Kailee Poston had two (13:11); the 4x100 relay team of and two runs, Erin McCaffrey liamsburg on Tuesday at the tie. Emily Cadena led the doubles and picked up the Ivey Edwards, Anna Hays had two hits, including a REL field. Lady Gators with three goals, win for the Lady Barons. Shuler, Ellie Spencer and home run, and two RBI and Rebecca Dinkins and Alex while Ayanna Green scored Dani Hanley was 3-for-4 Anne-Marie Torchia (58.2); Alexis Jacobs had two hits White each had a hit and a the other. Cadena and Itzel with two doubles and and Margaret Briggs Kelly in the and two RBI. run for the 5-6 Lady Cavaliers. Ramirez each had an assist. three RBI, Sophia Greene 1,600 (6:23); Emma Bradley in CLARENDON HALL 12 Clara Kelly had a hit and an After a scoreless overtime, was 2-for-4 with a double the 400 hurdles (1:15.03); the PATRICK HENRY 2 RBI. there were rounds of penalty and an RBI, Ellie Stone had 4x400 team of Emily Reyn- CAROLINA 10 kicks. Scoring for LHS were two hits and an RBI and olds, Sarah Sonntag, Gracyn SUMMERTON — Clarendon THOMAS SUMTER 5 Cadena, Sydney Gonzalez, Hannah Williams had a hit Coker and Chandler Curtis Hall evened its SCISA Region Itzel Ramirez and Adrianna and two RBI. (4:39); Anne Land Welch in I-1A schedule at 4-4 with a 12-2 LAKE CITY — Thomas Ramirez, who had the match the discus (72-09); and Liza victory over Patrick Henry on Sumter Academy lost to Caro- winner. From staff reports

SCOREBOARD Orangeburg Prep at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m. Utah 69, UC Davis 59 END of Spring Training Varsity Boys Golf Stanford 86, BYU 83 Washington 77, Boise State 74 Sumter in Battle of the Dam (in Lexington and Chapin), TBA Second Round NBA STANDINGS TV, RADIO Manning at East Clarendon, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17 TODAY Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning, Florence Christian, Penn State 73, Notre Dame 63 EASTERN CONFERENCE Sunday, March 18 Noon — High School Basketball: GEICO Nationals Boys Orangeburg Prep in SCISA Region II-3A Match (at Atlantic Division Quarterfinal Game from New York — Shadow Country Club of South Carolina in Florence), 3:30 p.m. Mississippi State 78, Baylor 77 W L Pct GB Mountain (Ariz.) vs. University School (Fla.) (ESPNU). Varsity Boys Soccer Marquette 101, Oregon 92 Louisville 84, Middle Tennessee 68 x-Toronto 55 20 .733 — Noon — LPGA Golf: ANA Inspiration First Round from Laurence Manning at Manning, 5 p.m. Monday, March 19 x-Boston 51 23 .689 3½ Rancho Mirage, Calif. (GOLF). Varsity and JV Boys Soccer 12:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Oklahoma State 71, Stanford 65 x-Philadelphia 43 30 .589 11 Miami (ESPN). Darlington at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Utah 95, LSU 71 New York 27 48 .360 28 1 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s Varsity Softball Saint Mary’s 85, Washington 81 Brooklyn 23 51 .311 31½ Western Kentucky 79, Southern Cal 75 Singles Semifinal Matches and Men’s Singles Sumter Christian at Legacy Christian, 3:30 p.m. Southeast Division Quarterfinal Matches from Key Biscayne, Fla. (ESPN2). Quarterfinals W L Pct GB 1 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Men’s Varsity and JV Softball Tuesday, March 20 Washington 41 33 .554 — Doubles Semifinal Match from Key Biscayne, Fla. Sumter at Manning, 5:30 p.m. Penn State 85, Marquette 80 Miami 40 35 .533 1½ (TENNIS). Lakewood at Darlington, 5:30 p.m. Mississippi State 79, Louisville 56 2 p.m. — High School Basketball: GEICO Nationals Boys Laurence Manning at Orangeburg Prep, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 Charlotte 34 41 .453 7½ Orlando 22 51 .301 18½ Quarterfinal Game from New York — La Lumiere (Ind.) Varsity Track and Field Western Kentucky 92, Oklahoma State 84 Atlanta 21 53 .284 20 vs. Findlay Prep (Nev.) (ESPNU). Crestwood, Darlington at Lakewood, 5 p.m. Utah 67, Saint Mary’s 58, OT 3:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Houston at Texas Lee Central at Cheraw, 5 p.m. Semifinals Central Division (ESPN). At Madison Square Garden W L Pct GB 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Philadelphia at FRIDAY New York x-Cleveland 44 30 .595 — Atlanta (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WPUB-FM 102.7). Tuesday, March 27 4 p.m. — High School Basketball: GEICO Nationals Boys Varsity Baseball x-Indiana 44 31 .587 ½ Quarterfinal Game from New York — Garfield (Wash.) Lee Central at North Central, 6 p.m. Utah 69, Western Kentucky 64 Milwaukee 39 35 .527 5 vs. Oak Hill Academy (Va.) (ESPNU). Penn State 75, Mississippi State 60 Detroit 34 40 .459 10 4 p.m. — PGA Golf: Houston Open First Round from SATURDAY Championship Chicago 24 50 .324 20 Humble, Texas (GOLF). Junior Varsity Baseball Thursday, March 29 4 p.m. — WESTERN CONFERENCE College Baseball: Boston College at Clemson Sumter vs. South Aiken (in NaturChem Spring Break Utah (23-11) vs. Penn State (25-13), 7 p.m. (WJMZ-FM 93.1). Tournament at White Knoll High in Lexington), 12:15 Southwest Division 5 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Men’s p.m. Doubles Semifinal Match from Key Biscayne, Fla. W L Pct GB (TENNIS). B Team Baseball MLB SPRING TRAINING y-Houston 61 14 .813 — 6 p.m. — High School Basketball: GEICO Nationals Boys Sumter vs. South Aiken (in NaturChem Spring Break AMERICAN LEAGUE San Antonio 43 32 .573 18 Quarterfinal Game from New York — Lone Peak (Utah) Tournament at White Knoll High in Lexington), 4:45 W L Pct. New Orleans 43 32 .573 18 vs. Montverde (Fla.) (ESPNU). p.m. Dallas 23 51 .311 37½ 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, East Clarendon at Johnsonville, noon Boston 22 9 0.710 Memphis 20 54 .270 40½ WDXY-AM 1240). Houston 21 9 0.700 Northwest Division 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: San Francisco at Los Cleveland 19 13 0.594 Angeles Dodgers (ESPN). Baltimore 17 12 0.586 W L Pct GB 7 p.m. — College Basketball: National Invitation COLLEGE BASKETBALL New York 18 13 0.581 Portland 46 28 .622 — Tournament Championship Game from New York -- NCAA MEN’S FINAL FOUR Chicago 16 12 0.571 Oklahoma City 44 31 .587 2½ Penn State vs. Utah (ESPN2). At The Alamodome Kansas City 16 13 0.552 Utah 42 32 .568 4 7 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Miami Open Women’s San Antonio Seattle 16 14 0.533 Minnesota 42 33 .560 4½ Semifinal Matches and Men’s Quarterfinal Matches Minnesota 14 14 0.500 Denver 40 35 .533 6½ from Key Biscayne, Fla. (ESPNEWS). Oakland 14 16 0.467 Pacific Division National Semifinals Tampa Bay 14 16 0.467 7:30 p.m. — College Baseball: Tennessee at South Saturday, March 31 Carolina (ESPNU, WNKT-FM 107.5). Detroit 13 15 0.464 W L Pct GB Loyola of Chicago (32-5) vs. Michigan (32-7), 6:09 p.m. 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Dallas at Minnesota (NBC Toronto 14 18 0.438 y-Golden State 54 20 .730 — Villanova (34-4) vs. Kansas (31-7), 8:49 p.m. SPORTS NETWORK). Los Angeles 14 20 0.412 L.A. Clippers 40 34 .541 14 8 p.m. — College Baseball: Mississippi State at National Championship Texas 8 22 0.267 L.A. Lakers 32 41 .438 21½ Louisiana State (SEC NETWORK). Monday, April 2 NATIONAL LEAGUE Sacramento 24 51 .320 30½ 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City at San Semifinal winners, 9:20 p.m. Phoenix 19 56 .253 35½ Antonio (TNT). W L Pct. x-clinched playoff spot 9 p.m. — Men’s College Volleyball: Concordia (Irvine) NCAA WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR Milwaukee 19 12 0.613 y-clinched division at Brigham Young (BYUTV). At Columbus, Ohio San Diego 15 10 0.600 9 p.m. — College Basketball: College Slam Dunk and Chicago 19 14 0.576 WEDNESDAY National Semifinals St. Louis 17 13 0.567 3-Point Championships from San Antonio (ESPN2). Friday, March 30 Brooklyn at Orlando, 7 p.m. College Baseball: Long Beach State at Fresno State Miami 15 13 0.536 Cleveland at Charlotte, 7 p.m. (SPECTRUM 1250). UConn (36-0) vs. Notre Dame (33-3), 7 or 9:30 p.m. Los Angeles 17 15 0.531 New York at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Cleveland at Seattle Mississippi State (36-1) vs. Louisville (36-2), 7 or 9:30 Arizona 15 15 0.500 Atlanta at Minnesota, 8 p.m. (ESPN). p.m. San Francisco 15 16 0.484 Portland at Memphis, 8 p.m. 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Milwaukee at Golden National Championship Washington 13 17 0.433 Boston at Utah, 9:30 p.m. State (TNT). Sunday, April 1 Philadelphia 13 17 0.433 L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Semifinal winners, 7 p.m. Atlanta 13 18 0.419 Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Colorado 12 17 0.414 PREP SCHEDULE NATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT Pittsburgh 11 19 0.367 TODAY First Round New York 10 18 0.357 Washington at Detroit, 7 p.m. TODAY Cincinnati 10 20 0.333 Chicago at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Varsity Baseball Baylor 80, Wagner 59 TUESDAY’S GAMES Indiana at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Crestwood at Darlington, 6:30 p.m. Louisville 66, Northern Kentucky 58 Detroit 2, Tampa Bay 1 Milwaukee at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Lakewood at Lugoff-Elgin, 6:30 p.m. Middle Tennessee 91, Vermont 64 Pittsburgh 5, Philadelphia 5 Thomas Sumter at Pee Dee, 6 p.m. Western Kentucky 79, Boston College 62 Boston 4, Chicago Cubs 2 FRIDAY Varsity and JV Baseball Oklahoma State 80, Florida Gulf Coast 68 Cincinnati at Texas, cancelled Chicago at Orlando, 7 p.m. Notre Dame 84, Hampton 63 Houston 8, Milwaukee 1 Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. The King’s Academy at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Oregon 99, Rider 86 Seattle 5, Colorado 3 Denver at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Sumter Christian at Legacy Christian, 5 p.m. Saint Mary’s 89, SE Louisiana 45 Miami 22, Miami-Fla 2 New Orleans at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball Southern Cal 103, UNC Asheville 98, 2OT Cleveland 3, Arizona 3 Phoenix at Houston, 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 Hartsville at Sumter, 6 p.m. Minnesota 3, Washington 1 Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Lakewood at Lake City, 6 p.m. Marquette 67, Harvard 60 Toronto 1, St. Louis 0 Memphis at Utah, 9 p.m. Manning at East Clarendon (DH), 5:30 p.m. LSU 84, Louisiana-Lafayette 76 Atlanta 5, Braves Futures 4 L.A. Clippers at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Penn State 63, Temple 57 San Francisco 3, Oakland 0 Milwaukee at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Varsity and JV Baseball Mississippi State 66, Nebraska 59 L.A. Dodgers 4, L.A. Angels 3

BARONS the Lady ‘Cats, reaching base GATORS FROM PAGE B1 twice in three at-bats and com- FROM PAGE B1 ing around to score both times. said Hodge, whose team ter ahead of a Caitleigh Bryant The LMA catcher singled in the chance to establish itself today as it travels to face dropped to 8-5 overall. “A lot of groundout and Madison El- third, coming home on an RBI L-E beginning at 7:30 p.m. those were (due to) errors, so I more infield single, with El- single from Maggie Josey, and “Hartsville has been kind of the best team in the give her props for going out and more advancing to second and reached on an error in the fifth, region, but this year it seems to be wide open,” working her fanny off tonight. Sistare scoring as the ball scoring on a Josey sacrifice fly Carraher said. “It’s very tight now, and every We made too many mistakes in stayed fair along the first-base to center. match is important. This is a big match for us.” the field, and we were not com- line. “Madison Truett is a ninth- The Knights, who are 5-3 overall, play host to Dar- municating well. We’ve got to While this was Hodge’s first grader, and she has just stepped lington, winless in region play, today at 7:30 as well. figure out how to communicate game as a varsity head coach in up,” Hodge said. “She has been Crestwood appeared to be ready to establish it- better so we can play better the LMA-Wilson Hall rivalry, our leadoff hitter since Game 2 self as the region frontrunner after winning its ball.” she entered with three years of and she’s batting over .500. How first two contests. However, a 7-0 loss to Hartsville “I think our offense has been head coaching experience at the do you move her? You don’t take last week followed by Tuesday’s leaves the Knights strong for us this season, and it junior varsity level and was fa- her out. She’s been a leader at likely having to win out to win the region crown. was good to see it carry over miliar with many of the Wilson the plate, she’s got a great atti- “That’s something we were shooting for,” said into tonight, with it being a re- Hall players through JV and tude and I wish she’d rub off on CHS head coach Jack Ray. “We’ve just struggled gion game,” said Alexander, travel ball. Hodge said the large the rest of them. I think we can the last couple of games, and we’re trying to fig- whose team improved to 11-6 early deficit to a much more ex- beat this team, I have no doubt, ure out what the problem is. We just haven’t overall. “We know how good the perienced team proved to be too it’s just a matter of getting bat played well the last couple of games.” Swampcats always are, and we much to overcome. on the ball.” The Knights actually jumped out to a 1-0 lead were looking forward to this “It was definitely a tough spot Though happy to open region before the Gators’ Jack Turcios scored on a penal- game tonight. to be in,” Hodge said. “Our girls play with a win over LMA, Al- ty kick to tie the game. Cadena scored on a free “Madison is a great hitter, so have to figure out how to come exander knows her team cannot kick just before the end of the first half to put it was not a surprise to see the together and be a team. We are afford to be complacent heading Lakewood in front for good at 2-1. ball come off the bat like that struggling with that. We have into the remainder of its region Cadena scored off another free kick to make it for her. Drake’s bat has been three seniors and five freshmen, schedule. 3-1 and Olden scored off an assist from Benjamin very hot this season and when so there’s that huge age gap. “We know it’s a long season Yates to push the lead to 4-1. you’re the pitcher and you can Some of them have never played still,” Alexander said. “We Crestwood cut the lead to 4-2 before Olden scored help yourself out offensively, together before, so when we know that they are coached again. The Gators’ final goal came from Tyler Car- that’s always a bonus.” make a mistake we’ve got to fig- well, we know that both teams raher on an assist from Krayphonz Walcott. Sliwonik and Kathryn Sistare ure out, as a team, how to recov- will continue to keep trying to Koby Wagner had 11 saves in goal for the Ga- scored the game-ending runs in er from that and not continue to improve their programs, and I tors. the sixth, with Sliwonik reach- make mistakes.” look for the next time we face Jordy Gutierez Mendoza and David Acevedo ing on a 2-base infield error Leadoff hitter Madison Truett each other for it to be a good scored Crestwood’s goals. Luis Gutierez-Mendoza and Sistare singling to left-cen- proved to be a bright spot for game.” and Gavin Zimmerman each had an assist. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 | B3

BOYS AREA ROUNDUP Holladay pitches shutout as Sumter blanks Socastee 11-0

MYRTLE BEACH — Jacob SCISA Region I-2A with a 15-0, VARSITY SOCCER the 110 hurdes (21.3 seconds); ished with 170. Hunter White Holladay tossed a 5-hit shut- 4-inning win over Williamsburg WILSON HALL 9 the 4x100 relay team of Paul shot a 41. out and picked up three hits on Tuesday at the REL field. ORANGEBURG PREP 1 Choe, Landon Van Patten, SHS was led by Andrew to lead Sumter High School to Austin Windham struck out Harrison Hudson and Noah Griffin with a 36. Palmer Rob- an 11-0 varsity baseball victo- nine and didn’t walk a batter Brandon Carraway scored Harvin (48.1); Dock Walker in bins shot a 44, Jeffrey Shirley ry over Socastee on Tuesday while allowing just one hit to three goals and had an assist the 400 hurdles (1:08.6); the 4 x at 46 and Josh Cannon a 53. at the Socastee field. get the win for the 8-1 Cava- to lead Wilson Hall to a 9-1 400 team of Walker, Towery, The Gamecocks improved liers. victory over Orangeburg Prep Graham Van Patten and Har- JV BASEBALL to 5-6 on the season and 5-1 in Hunter McGee led Lee with on Tuesday at Patriot Park vin (3:57); Grey Holler in the CLARENDON HALL 13 Region VI-5A. three hits, including a double SportPlex. discus (97 feet, 4 inches); Gra- THE KING’S ACADEMY 6 Victor Brown had two hits and three RBI. Gavin Melton Blake Richardson also ham Van Patten in the triple for Sumter, which finished was 3-for-3 with a double and scored two goals for the Bar- jump (36-11.5) and Kaleb Por- FLORENCE — Clarendon with 11 as a team and played two RBI, Windham had two ons, while Jacob Cotton, ter in the pole vault (6-6). Hall defeated The King’s error-free defense. hits and scored three runs, Campbell deHoll, Mills Her- Academy 13-6 on Monday at Josh Bryant and Jackson Nick Laney had two hits and long and Ben Matthews each VARSITY TENNIS the TKA field. Hoshour both had multiple two RBI, Bryce Barrett had a had one. Herlong and Mason SOCASTEE 4 TJ Curlee, who was the win- runs batted in. hit and two runs and Jenkins Player each had an assist and SUMTER 2 ning pitcher, went 3-for-4 with The Gamecocks play host to McCullum had a double and Luke Kinney had four saves. four RBI to lead the CH of- Dreher today at 6:30 p.m. an RBI. Sumter High School fell to fense. Kylic Horton had three FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 5 CLARENDON HALL 10 VARSITY TRACK 0-5 in Region VI-5A with a 4-2 hits and an RBI, Brantley WILSON HALL 4 THE KING’S ACADEMY 3 WILSON HALL DOMINATES loss to Socastee on Tuesday at Hodge had two hits and two the Sumter courts. RBI and Nathan Carlisle had FLORENCE — Wilson Hall FLORENCE — Wells Robin- Wilson Hall tallied 198 points The Gamecocks are 2-7 overall. two hits and an RBI. fell to 1-2 in SCISA Region son scattered four hits in a to easily win an 11-school meet FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 3 II-3A with a 5-4 loss to Flor- complete-game effort to lead on Tuesday at Spencer Field. VARSITY/JV GOLF WILSON HALL 0 ence Christian School on Clarendon Hall to a 10-3 victo- A distant second to the Bar- MANNING 170 Tuesday at the FCS field. ry over The King’s Academy ons was Carolina Academy SUMTER 179 FLORENCE — Wilson Hall Corbin Bruce was 2-for-3 to on Monday at the TKA field. with 77 points. lost to Florence Christian School lead the offense for the 5-4 Michael Bolyston led the Winners for WH were Lay- MANNING — The Manning 3-0 on Tuesday at the FCS field. Barons. Saints offense, going 2-for-2 with ton Creech in the 3,200-meter High School varsity team Tyler Jones pitched a com- ROBERT E. LEE 15 three RBI. Kameron Earles and run (11 minutes, 38 seconds); edged the Sumter JV by nine plete game for the Barons, al- WILLIAMSBURG 0 Robinson were both 2-for-5 with the 4x800 relay team of James strokes in a match on Tues- lowing just one earned run. two RBI, Bobby Ashba had a hit Hiott, Alex McLeod, Michael day at Wyboo Golf Club. Tripp Mills had their only hit. BISHOPVILLE — Robert E. and two RBI and Jonathan Mc- Towery and Graham Van Pat- Jacob Richburg shot a 36 to Lee Academy improved to 5-0 in Intosh had two RBI. ten (10:21); Jagger Herbert in lead the Monarchs, who fin- From staff reports

SOCCER contests. However, a 7-0 loss to ple of games.” the lead to 4-1. FROM PAGE B1 Hartsville last week followed by The Knights actually jumped out to Crestwood cut the lead to 4-2 before Tuesday’s leaves the Knights likely a 1-0 lead before the Gators’ Jack Tur- Olden scored again. The Gators’ final important. This is a big match for having to win out to win the region cios scored on a penalty kick to tie goal came from Tyler Carraher on an us.” crown. the game. Cadena scored on a free assist from Krayphonz Walcott. The Knights, who are 5-3 overall, “That’s something we were shoot- kick just before the end of the first Koby Wagner had 11 saves in goal play host to Darlington, winless in re- ing for,” said CHS head coach Jack half to put Lakewood in front for for the Gators. gion play, today at 7:30 as well. Ray. “We’ve just struggled the last good at 2-1. Jordy Gutierez Mendoza and David Crestwood appeared to be ready to couple of games, and we’re trying to Cadena scored off another free kick Acevedo scored Crestwood’s goals. establish itself as the region front- figure out what the problem is. We to make it 3-1 and Olden scored off an Luis Gutierez-Mendoza and Gavin runner after winning its first two just haven’t played well the last cou- assist from Benjamin Yates to push Zimmerman each had an assist.

OBITUARIES so amused by teasing her so late Patrick and Eileen McNa- Main St., Sumter, is in charge much. Richard was known for mara Farrell. Mr. Farrell was of arrangements. JOHN E. POWELL having such a jokey and retired from Aetna Life Insur- BARBARA ANN CHINA Tonya Joyce and husband, amusing personality. He was ance Co. GREENWOOD — John Ed- Shane Cooper, and Roy Tyler known for his gigantic smile Surviving are his loving Barbara "Babby" Ann, 68, ward Powell, 76, resident of Mann; step-grandchildren, and a joyous spirit. Richard wife of 58 years of Sumter; departed this life on Wednes- Florence and Greenwood, Lee and wife, Holly Kaiser, was a people person and a two sons, Kevin J. Farrell day, March 28, 2018, in Fort husband of Mildred Jones Trey Peake and Clayton great conversationalist, he (Lisa) of Old Saybrook, Con- Pierce, Florida. "Millie" Powell, passed away Peake; and special great- would start a conversation necticut, and Patrick J. Far- She was born on March 19, on Tuesday, grandchildren, Lilly Hembree, with any and everyone he rell of Lagrangeville, New 1950, in Sumter, a daughter of March 27, 2018, Victoria Grace Cooper, Corey met. York; two daughters, Pamela the late Joseph and Roberta at McLeod Hos- Cooper, Molly Evelyn Gore, Richard departed this Longwell (James) of West Gallowway China. pice in Florence. Pheobe Gore, Daniel Gore, earthly life on Friday, March Cornwall, Connecticut, and The family will be receiving Born on Nov. Autumn Kaiser and Jackson 23, 2018. Teresa Bell (Scott) of Sumter; friends at the home of her sis- 29, 1941, in Sum- Kaiser. Richard leaves to cherish six grandchildren, Timothy ter, 515 Knightsbridge Road, ter, he was a son Funeral services will be his loving memories: a loving Farrell, Krissy Farrell, Made- Sumter, SC 29150. POWELL of the late Jasper conducted at 11 a.m. on Fri- and devoted wife, Ethel Lee leine Longwell, Emily Bell, Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Carl and Kitty day at Blyth Funeral Home Choice Gavin of the home; Patrick Bell and Evan Bell; Main St., Sumter, is in charge Viola Degahart Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Billy Richard (Carolyn) Gavin of and two sisters, Brenda Far- of arrangements. Powell. He was a 1960 gradu- R. Boone officiating. Burial Wedgefield; other children in- rell of Massachusetts and LARRY R. HUMES ate of Edmunds High School will be at 3 p.m. on Friday at clude one daughter, Sharon Mary Francis Ryder of Con- and a 1982 graduate of the Ramsey Creek Preserve in (Joseph) Williams of Queens, nectictu. GABLE — Larry R. Humes, University of South Carolina Westminster. New York, and two sons, Her- The family would like to ex- 56, departed this life on Tues- with a Bachelor of Science in The family is at the home of bert Davis of Dalzell and tend special thanks to the day, March 27, 2018, in Flor- engineering. Having retired Wendy and Khaled Abdelwa- Brandon (Kearston) Franklin third floor staff at Palmetto ence. from Grimes / FL Aerospace hab, 508 Lakeport Drive, of Orangeburg; two sisters, Health Tuomey and the staff He was born on Dec. 30, in Greenwood, he was former- Greenwood, and will receive Mary Ann (Johnny) Wigfall at Covenant Place for their 1961, in Sumter, a son of Rosa ly employed with Rockwell In- friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Ida Lee (Larry Sr.) Na- care of Mr. Farrell. Humes Dunham and Odell ternational in Columbia. He today at the funeral home. thaniel, both of Wedgefield; Services will be held in Old Moses. was also retired from The In lieu of flowers, memori- two brothers, Johnny (Idell) Saybrook. The family is receiving Mattress Factory in Green- als may be made to Bowers- Gavin of Columbia and Wil- Online condolences may be friends at 6245 Skinner Road, wood, which he and his first Rodgers Children’s Home, P.O. liam (Rebecca) Gavin of Fay- sent to www.sumterfunerals. Gable. wife, Evelyn, founded. He was Box 1252, Greenwood, SC etteville, North Carolina; one com Services are incomplete and a member of Ashwood Baptist 29648. sister-in-law, Amelia Dawson Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- will be announced later by Church. For online condolences, of Charlotte, North Carolina; neral Home & Crematory, 221 Whites Mortuary LLC, 517 N. He was twice married, first please visit www.blythfuneral- one brother-in-law, Charlie Broad St., Sumter, is in charge Guignard Drive. to the late Evelyn Peyton Pow- home.com. (Shelia) Choice of Sumter; 12 of the local arrangements, RALPH L. WATTS ell, to whom he was married Blyth Funeral Home & Cre- grandchildren; a number of (803) 775-9386. for more than 46 years. He mation Services is assisting great-grandchildren, nieces, TURBEVILLE — Ralph L. was also predeceased by a the Powell family. nephews, other relatives and Watts, age 88, passed away on niece, Sallie Workman, and a RICHARD LEE GAVIN friends; special cousin, Rich- Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at nephew, Thomas Hill, both of ard Alston of Wedgefield; and his home, after an illness. whom grew up in his home; a Richard Lee Gavin came special friend, William (Caro- Funeral services will be held sister, Margaret Price; and into his season of birth on lyn) Green of Cheraw. at 3 p.m. on Friday at Turbev- three brothers, Louis Powell, March 6, 1944, in Sumter, to In addition to his parents, ille Southern Methodist Daniel Powell and JC Powell. his parents, the late Rev. Ar- he was preceded in death by Church with burial at the Surviving in addition to his thur and Lurinda Alston one brother, Arthur Gavin Jr. GERALD BROGDON church cemetery, directed by wife of the home are two Gavin. Richard received his Public viewing will be held Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta. daughters, Maxie Powell and education in Sumter County from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Job's Gerald Brogdon, 57, depart- The family will receive Wendy P. and husband, public schools. He was a mem- Mortuary. ed this life on Friday, March friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today Khaled Abdelwahab, all of ber of Jehovah Missionary Mr. Gavin will be placed in 23, 2018, at his residence. at the funeral home. Greenwood; two sons, John Baptist Church, Sumter, the church at 11 a.m. on Fri- He was born on Feb. 6, 1961, Born in Clarendon County, Powell II of Graniteville and under the direction of the late day for viewing until the hour in Sumter, a son of Rhunett he was a son of the late Ervin Jasper and wife, Rhonda Pow- Rev. B.J. Weston. Richard was of service. Billups Brogdon and the late Layfette Watts and Arrie Mae ell, of Greenwood; special a business man. He was the Funeral service will be held Harold Brogdon Sr. Floyd Watts. He was a mem- nieces, Jacqueline and hus- owner and operator of R.L. at noon on Friday at Salem The family will be receiving ber of Turbeville Southern band, Phillip Mann, of Chap- Gavin Mobile Home Service Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 friends from 3 to 8 p.m. daily Methodist Church. manville, West Virginia, and in Wedgefield. He was a hard S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with at the home of his mother, He was preceded in death Jessie Powell of Greenwood; worker. He was a horseman the Rev. Dr. Ralph W. Canty 1030 Decatur St., Sumter, SC by a sister, Doris Markle; and stepchildren, Vicki and hus- from the heart. Richard loved Sr. officiating. 29150. two brothers, Charles Watts band, Robert Brannon, of seeing, caring, and being the The family will be receiving Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. and Lavern Watts. Timmonsville and Richard veterinarian for his animals. friends at the home, 145 A.L.G Main St., Sumter, is in charge Surviving are his wife, and wife, JoAnne Peake, of He was a dedicated man. He Road, Wedgefield. of arrangements. Julie Scott Watts of the home; Lynchburg; a brother, George dedicated and spent so much Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. BERTHA M. JACKSON three daughters, Cyndi Player Powell of Irmo; five sisters, time with his baby sister’s son Main St., Sumter, is in charge (Hugh) of Greenville, Kathy Clara Brink of Bishopville, that many believed for a long of arrangements. Bertha M. Jackson, 71, de- Coker of Turbeville and Heidi Celestine Mims, Hilda and time that Larry was his son. Online memorials may be parted this life on Monday, Davis (Kevin) of Chesterfield; husband, Don Krieger, all of They spent quality time to- sent to the family at jobsmor- March 26, 2018, at the Medical a son, Jimmy Watts (Ruth) of Sumter, Dorothy Hickson of gether. He was a role model. [email protected] or visit us on University of South Carolina Candler, North Carolina; four Bishopville and Beatrice and He was a member of the the web at www.jobsmortuary. hospital, Charleston. sisters, Nell Harrington of husband, Bill Lamkin, of Golden Saddle Horse Club net. Born on March 26, 1947, in Kingstree, Nancy Mangrum Jonesboro, Arkansas; grand- Riders. He received many KEVIN P. FARRELL Clarendon County, she was a of Manning, Vivian Thigpen children, Ariel and husband, awards and trophies during daughter of the late Robert of Turbeville and Irene Hardy Tyler Hembree, Amira Abdel- his time in the club. Kevin Patrick Farrell, 81, Jackson Sr. and Albertha Ill- of Turbeville; a brother, Fran- wahab, Aliya Abdelwahab, On Aug. 6, 1966, Richard husband of Gail Wininger ery. cis Watts of Turbeville; 10 Jay Powell and Katie Powell; married the love of his life, Farrell, died on Tuesday, The family will be receiving grandchildren and seven special great-nieces and great- Ethel Lee Choice, and from March 27, 2018, at Covenant friends at the home, 1715 great-grandchildren. nephews, Johnny Powell III, this union a child was born. Place. Reedroman Road, Sumter, SC Please visit www.floydfu- Maxie Caroline Powell, Jenni- Their marriage was very spe- Born in Jersey City, New 29153. neralhome.com for online con- fer and husband, Ryan Gore, cial and unique, he would get Jersey, he was a son of the Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. dolences. B4 | THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 COMICS THE SUMTER ITEM bizarro soup to nutz

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BY KEVIN McDONOUGH on the Science Channel. It’s hard to make a splash. • Play ball! TCM celebrates Derivative yet different, allur- baseball’s opening day with a ing and preposterous, implau- marathon of diamond-centric sible, weird and ominous: Can movies from the 1953 Edward “Siren” (8 p.m., Freeform, TV- G. Robinson vehicle “Big 14) break through the cable Leaguer” (8:15 a.m.) to “The clutter to become appoint- Stratton Story” (6 p.m.), from ment TV? 1949, starring Jimmy Stewart. “Siren” opens like an epi- In real-life prime-time MLB sode of “Deadliest Catch,” as action, the Dodgers host the Gi- a fishing boat lands some- ants (7 p.m., ESPN). thing out of the ordinary. This is the earliest opening Suddenly, a black helicopter day in Major League Baseball arrives from out of nowhere history. with Navy SEAL-types seiz- ing a wounded man and the furtive cargo. TONIGHT’S OTHER Fast-forward to the bucolic HIGHLIGHTS fishing village of Bristol • Inmates escape from the Cove, straight out of the Hall- asylum on “Gotham” (8 p.m., mark Channel. There, mer- Fox, TV-14). maid legend runs deep • April’s religious crisis un- enough to inspire numerous ravels on “Grey’s Anatomy” (8 tourist traps. p.m. ABC, TV-14). Marine biologists and lov- • Steve Harvey and Adri- ers Ben (Alex Roe) and Mad- enne Houghton co-host die (Fola Evans-Akingbola) “Showtime at the Apollo” (9 learn about the fishing boat p.m., Fox, TV-14). mystery and ponder whether • From lovers to rivals on something odd is happening “Station 19” (9 p.m., ABC, TV- under the waves. 14). All semblance of sense de- • The competition moves to SERGEI BACHLAKOV / FREEFORM parts when Ben happens the Smithsonian on “Project Alex Roe, left, stars as Ben and Eline Powell as Ryn in “Siren,” premiering at 8 p.m. today on Freeform. upon a mute, mysterious Runway All Stars” (9 p.m., Life- young woman (Eline Powell) time, TV-PG). stumbling about as if unfa- • An informant’s death rat- TV-14) * The Ghul next door John Heilemann, Alex Wag- Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, miliar with dry land. tles Hondo on “S.W.A.T.” (10 on “Arrow” (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) ner and Kacey Musgraves are r) * Helen Hunt, Chris We all know she’s a bit out p.m., CBS, TV-14). * Attention-getting tactics on booked on “The Late Show With O’Dowd and the Slo Mo Guys of her depth. Why doesn’t she • An injury depletes the “Life in Pieces” (9:30 p.m., CBS, Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., appear on “The Late Late Show just make a beeline for the ranks on “Chicago Fire” (10 TV-PG) * Gender issues on CBS) * Jimmy Fallon wel- With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., surf ? p.m., NBC, TV-14). “Champions” (9:30 p.m., NBC, comes Bill Hader, Jimmy Buf- CBS). A backstory involves Ben’s • Charlie faces the music as TV-PG). fett and Troye Sivan on “The snobby family, their connec- “Scandal” (10 p.m., ABC, TV- Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., Copyright 2018 tion to the town’s fishy histo- 14) moves to a new time for its NBC, r) * Kobe Bryant, Mike United Feature Syndicate ry and the spooky proprietor final three episodes. LATE NIGHT Epps and Noel Gallagher’s of a mermaid museum who • A bad haircut says so Rosie Perez is booked on High Flying Birds appear on hints that the submarine much on “Atlanta” (10 p.m., “The Daily Show With Trevor “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 beauties may be more preda- FX, TV-MA). 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