NATION Student shot, killed during fight at N.C. school TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents A3 Absentee voting deadline nearing Officials clear up concerns stacles are fixable but that time is run- out to the Sumter County Voter Regis- “If I know it’s out there, then we’ll ning out. tration Office, where Director Patricia scan it and make sure they get it,” Jef- about online applications The Sumter Item received several Jefferson scanned a copy of the appli- ferson said. “We’ll do everything we questions about going through the full cation and sent him that. can.” BY KAYLA ROBINS process online to get an absentee bal- Cornell’s concern was that other In response to questions about [email protected] lot and download the necessary paper- people may have come across comput- whether the computer problem could work. er problems and not known to reach be fixed, the South Carolina Election After reports of some voters in Edward Cornell said he could not out. Commission said many of the issues Sumter not being able to vote by ab- complete the application to download He voiced frustration the issue still may involve not having Adobe PDF sentee ballot for the upcoming Nov. 6 it, which then would allow him to get exists, claiming his wife came across general election, officials said the ob- an absentee ballot by mail. He reached the same problems last election cycle. SEE VOTING, PAGE A6 Sumter mixes caffeine and gasoline for a good cause

PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM The seventh-annual Caffeine and Gasoline car show rolled into downtown Sumter on Saturday, bringing cars, trucks and motorcycles ranging across decades, styles and colors to the parking lot wrapping from The Sumter Item to Cut Rate Soda Fountain. Spearheaded by Cut Rate’s Todd Touchberry, the annual event benefits the Military Museum of Sumter, which is run by historian and Item archivist Sammy Way. More than 180 cars pre-registered for the show, which Touchberry called the biggest yet. Haleigh Joyner enjoyed the car show on Satur- day at Cut Rate Soda Fountain.

Synagogue massacre Law enforcement urges defendant appears in kids, parents to think of safety on Halloween court in wheelchair BY ADRIENNE SARVIS PITTSBURGH (AP) — The thought to be the deadliest at- [email protected] man accused in the Pittsburgh tack on Jews in U.S. history. synagogue massacre appeared Robert Gregory Bowers, who THE ASSOCIATED PRESS While Halloween is seen by most as a holiday briefly in federal court in a was wounded in a gun battle A person stands in Pittsburgh on Monday in for kids to dress as their favorite characters wheelchair and handcuffs with police during the shooting front of Stars of David that are displayed in and parents to worry about future dental bills, Monday to face charges he front of the Tree of Life Synagogue with the local law enforcement encourages families to killed 11 people in what is SEE MASSACRE, PAGE A6 names of those killed in Saturday’s shooting. exercise great caution when going from house to house Wednesday. Some stories about the dangers of Halloween are centered on urban legends, but there is a real need to be careful, especially when trick- or-treating in different neighborhoods or even Official: Pipe-bomb suspect had hit list houses you may be familiar with. A fun family outing in 2008 ended in tragedy, BY CURT ANDERSON Press on Monday. The official said authorities had by no fault of the family, during a time when AP Legal Affairs Writer The disclosure recovered soldering equipment, a all should have been happy. came as 56-year-old printer and stamps similar to Tony Jeremeral “TJ” Darrisaw, a 12-year-old MIAMI — The man suspected Cesar Sayoc made his those used on the package bombs seventh-grader at Bates Middle School, was of sending pipe bombs to promi- initial court appear- in the investigation into Sayoc, shot and killed while he and his family were nent Democrats and other oppo- ance in Miami feder- who was arrested last week in trick-or-treating on South Wise Drive on Hal- nents of President Donald SAYOC al court Monday and Florida. Authorities think Sayoc loween evening 10 years ago. The homeowner Trump kept a list of elected offi- after bomb squads was putting explosives together opened fire, shooting multiple bullets through cials and others who investiga- were called to a post in his van. the door, wall and windows, killing Darrisaw tors think were intended targets, office in Atlanta about a suspi- an official told The Associated cious package sent to CNN. SEE LIST, PAGE A6 SEE SAFETY, PAGE A6 VISIT US ONLINE AT CONTACT US DEATHS, B4 WEATHER, A8 INSIDE Information: 774-1200 Gordon Edward Wolff WARM AND SUNNY 2 SECTIONS, 14 PAGES the .com Advertising: 774-1246 Ethel Lee Samuels Tindal VOL. 124, NO. 11 Classifieds: 774-1200 Fog in the morning, Harry Lee Edward then mostly sunny; clear Classifieds B6 Sports B1 Delivery: 774-1258 Victoria Young Junious tonight and chilly Comics A5 Television B5 News and Sports: 774-1226 Wilbert Lee Williams HIGH 69, LOW 46 Frances Magazine Grant Opinion A7 Harold Gipson Sr. A2 | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM

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BY DANNY KELLY National Guard Sgt. Rich Schneider gives [email protected] Manning High School students a presen- tation on the harm bullying can cause. Sgt. Rich Schneider with the Na- tional Guard gave two anti-bullying DANNY KELLY / THE SUMTER ITEM presentations on Friday to Manning High School students. “It’s a huge honor. I take pride in it,” he said of doing the presenta- tions. “I live in Manning, my wife tools to deal with it.” teaches in Manning, and my kids go Hodge also shared how students to school in Manning, so I want to should report bullying. make Manning and the rest of the “Some come in and see a (guidance) county the best we can.” counselor, who calls an administra- Schneider had a lot of information tor, and some go straight to an admin- to share with the students, but one istrator,” she said. “Administrators thing stood out in particular. deal with it promptly, and it’s all con- “The main thing is building respect fidential. Students are good about within the community,” he said. telling if there’s something going on.” Schneider taught the students Schneider encourages any school about the H.E.A.R program, which that has a bullying problem to reach stands for "helping everyone achieve out to him or the National Guard. respect." counselor Marlene Hodge also has a district,” she said. “We have a pledge, “If anybody does need this pro- “Everyone needs to be heard, vic- strong opinion on bullying. posters and make announcements to gram," he said, "you can reach out to tims and bullies,” he said. “We don’t tolerate bullying at Man- reinforce that statement. We don’t the National Guard for a free presen- Manning High School guidance ning High School or in this school want it going on, and we give them tation."

Director of Lee Transportation Bats are fascinating, but what do Services speaks at conference you do if you find 1 in your home?

FROM SCDNR the opening to trap the bat. BY IVY MOORE transit in Lee County are being recog- With Halloween just a few days If you think you have been exposed Special to The Sumter Item nized nationally, and we want our away, many people decorate their to a bat, call SCDHEC immediately. community to know as well,” Scott homes with spider webs, skeletons Do not release the bat unless they di- Bettye Scott, director of Lee Trans- said. “The seeds for public transit and bats. Plastic bats serve as great rect you to do so. According to the portation Services of Bishopville, at have been planted; it needs to be decorations, but what should you do SCDHEC website, even if you haven’t the invitation of the Committee for nourished with financial support and if you find yourself with a live bat in- been bitten by a bat, you are consid- the National Conference on Rural advocacy for it to work.” side your home? ered exposed to a bat if you: Public Intercity Bus Transportation According to a news release, “The South Carolina is home to 14 differ- • Wake up to find a bat in your Conference, was the presenter at the National Conference on Rural Public ent species of bat, but only half are room; committee’s biennial and Intercity Bus Transportation is colonial cavity roosting species. Those • Find a bat where children, pets, conference in Brecken- held once every two years, offering a species form large groups and or persons with impaired mental ca- ridge, Colorado, last valuable experience for rural transit sometimes use human dwell- pacity (intoxicated or mentally dis- month. She discussed and human service transit providers, ings. Of those abled) have been left unattended; the ways public transit tribal transit managers, planners, species, most or has changed lives and state transit agency staff, intercity cases of un- • A pet or person that has been in strengthened Lee Coun- bus operators like Southeastern Stag- wanted bats direct contact with a bat. ty communities. Scott SCOTT es, consultants, researchers and in man-made If no one has been exposed, was also a moderator for trainers. The conference includes structures are attributed to the bat can be released outside the Medicaid NEMT multiple routes to offer learning op- four common species: the on a tree or other high object. (Non-Emergency Medical Transpor- portunities throughout the confer- free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasil- Do not leave the bat in a con- tation) session. ence for everyone: planning and de- iensis), big brown bat (Eptesicus fus- tainer for release because it Scott said the honor allowed her the sign, policy, funding and finance; cus), evening bat (Nycticeius humera- will have trouble crawling opportunity to share the public transit rural transportation in today’s oper- lis) and sometimes the tri-colored bat out. Once the bat is outside accomplishments of Bishopville and ating environment, technology, train- (Perimyotis subflavus). The latter spe- your home, try to find out Lee County with rural transit systems ing solutions and special topics on cies is becoming increasingly rare due where it got in, and make sure around the country. Her presentation rural mobility.” to rapidly declining populations there are no other animals, like rac- included testimonies from local citi- The conference on Rural Public and caused by White-nose Syndrome. coons or squirrels, inside either. zens such as the Lee County Trans- Intercity Bus Transportation was All the state’s bats feed on insects Though bats can carry rabies just portation Coalition’s board members, held Sept. 30 through Oct. 3. and are nocturnal. They’re able to like any other mammal, they are an business leaders, representatives from This is the second National Confer- navigate and locate prey using sound integral part of our ecosystem and the City of Bishopville and Lee Coun- ence Scott has been invited to partici- waves through the large gap between economy. Less than one percent of ty Council, as well as passengers who pate in; she was also invited to the their front teeth. This allows them to natural bat populations were found spoke on how public transit has im- National RTAP Technical Assistance emit high-pitched sounds out of their to carry the rabies virus, according pacted their lives. Conference in October 2017 in mouths at about 10-20 beeps per sec- to a Canadian study. “The accomplishments of public Omaha, Nebraska. ond. This gap also makes it impossi- Bats eat mosquitoes, forest and ble for bats to create holes in struc- crop pests, and save the South Caro- tures — only getting inside through lina agricultural industry an average Restaurant news preexisting crevices, gaps or holes. of $115 million every year. They are If you find a bat in your home, it’s also fascinating: The Brazilian free- Following are the food grades for Sumter businesses in- important that you don’t swat at it tailed bat is the fastest flying animal while it’s flying. If it lands within on the planet at 100 mph. spected by the South Carolina Department of Health and reach, put on thick gloves and cover it If you’re not comfortable removing Environmental Control for Oct. 19-26. A "C" grade is failing. with a towel. If the bat is on a curtain the bat from your home, you can hire or wall, place a small box over the bat, a wildlife control operator to remove For detailed reports, visit www.dhec.com. then slide a piece of cardboard over the bat. Church's Chicken #1251, 202 W. Liberty St., Sumter: A Cut Rate Coffee Shop, 32 S. Main St., Sumter: A Dixon's Shopping Center, 1290 N. 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by the fact that we had a loss your friend, for I don’t know white, one-third black and one- of life on one of our campuses how many years,” Sanchez quarter Hispanic. Fellow student arrested in what is today. What makes it doubly said. Before the lockdown was lift- difficult is that it was one of By late morning, school offi- ed, dozens of parents gathered described as an ‘isolated incident’ our students who was the cials said that the lockdown outside of the school to await shooter,” he said. While po- was lifted and families could word on the students. Multiple BY JONATHAN DREW ther the suspect nor the vic- lice have not confirmed what pick up students at the main parents told local television Associated Press tim’s names or ages were im- kind of gun was used, Wilcox entrance. Classes were pro- channels that they felt con- mediately released. said: “I don’t know how a ceeding for students who re- fused and unsure about where A North Carolina high “We were able to review the young person gets a handgun mained on campus. The di- to meet with their children. school student shot and killed surveillance video of the in the state of North Caroli- verse student body of about Television footage showed a fellow student during a fight shooting, which was a fight na.” He said the system was 2,000 at the school in North students streaming out, with in a crowded school hallway between the two students,” reviewing its security proce- Carolina’s most populous many crying and hugging par- Monday, officials said, Tyrrell said, describing it as dures. county is about one-third ents. prompting a lockdown and an “isolated incident.” High school student Jorge generating an atmosphere of Tyrrell said the shooting Sanchez told WSOC-TV in chaos and fear as dozens of happened in a hallway as Charlotte that the shooting Stop in to see our parents rushed to the school crowds of students arrived for happened as the result of an Pop Up variety of old and new to make sure their children the day. Charlotte-Mecklen- argument that escalated. He Shoppe were safe. burg Schools Superintendent said the victim, a friend of Oct. 30th Furniture, The student accused of fir- Clayton Wilcox said that his, was shot in the back as he Curated fi nds ing the fatal shot was arrested many students witnessed the walked away. quickly as investigators se- shooting, and counselors and “I saw the gun, and I had to with No.9 cured the campus at Butler psychologists were available. run,” Sanchez said, adding Thompson, High School in Matthews, “There were many kids in that the gunshot sent students Accessories about 12 miles southeast of the hallway when this hap- scurrying through the halls. Charlotte, said Matthews Po- pened,” he said. “This is really sad to see and Gifts lice Department Capt. Stason “We’re incredibly saddened someone go that ... has been Tuesday-Thursday 11-5 Tyrrell. Students remained Fri 11-3 inside with the school on lock- down for about two hours after the shooting. Shelly A. Lundberg COME BY The male student who was Certified Public Accountant ANYTIME THE shot died at a hospital, Tyrrell OPEN FLAG said. He said the suspect, also Tax Planning, Preparation, IS OUT male, was quickly taken into Bookkeeping, Payroll and more custody by a school resource -b-b hardehardeee cocovevee • susumter,mter scs officer as others rushed to the 2630630 scene as backup. Investigators 803-469-7300 Ages462B GAntiquesUIGNARD DRIVE have the weapon used, but CORNER OF GUIGNARD & ADAMS have not said what it is. Nei- BUSINESS - INDIVIDUAL - NON-PROFIT 803.968.1378 or 803.968.3308

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When WASHINGTON (AP) — A steam and marred by vio- U.S. border already face than 700,000 immigrants are he didn't hear about the status week out from the midterm lence. About 600 migrants in major hurdles, both physical waiting on applications to be- of his application, Robles, who elections, the Pentagon said the second group tried to and bureaucratic, to being come U.S. citizens, a process is originally from Mexico, start- Monday it is sending 5,200 cross a bridge from Guate- allowed into the United that once typically took about ed to worry. troops, some armed, to the mala to Mexico en masse on States. Migrants are entitled six months but has stretched to More than a year later, he Southwest border this week Monday but were met by under both U.S. and interna- more than two years in some said, he was called to an inter- in an extraordinary military ranks of Mexican federal po- tional law to apply for asy- places under the administra- view where an immigration of- operation to stop Central lice who blocked them from lum, but it may take a while tion of President Donald ficer questioned whether he American migrants travel- entering. The riverbank to make a claim. There is al- Trump. should have been issued a ing north in two caravans standoff followed a more vi- ready a bottleneck of asylum The long wait times have green card in the first place, a that were still hundreds of olent confrontation Sunday seekers at some U.S. border prompted some immigrant ad- concern he was able to quickly miles from the U.S. The when the migrants used crossings, in some cases as vocates to ask whether the de- dispel by explaining that his fa- number of troops is more sticks and rocks against long as five weeks. lays are aimed at keeping anti- ther had legitimately sponsored than double the 2,000 who Mexico police. One migrant McAleenan said the aim Trump voters from casting bal- him. are in Syria fighting the Is- was killed Sunday night by a was to deter migrants from lots in elections. "With this administration, it lamic State group. head wound, but the cause crossing illegally between "People are motivated to par- feels like more they are looking President Donald Trump, was unclear. ports, but he conceded his ticipate, and they're being frus- for possibilities to kick people eager to focus voters on im- The first group passed officers were overwhelmed trated from being able to partic- out," said Robles, who took his migration in the lead-up to through the spot via the by a surge of asylum seek- ipate in the elections they're ex- citizenship oath in September. the elections, stepped up his river — wading or on rafts ers. He also said Mexico was cited about," said Manuel Pas- Keeping potential citizens warnings about the cara- — and was advancing prepared to offer asylum to tor, director of the University from voting could have an ef- vans, tweeting: "This is an through southern Mexico. the caravan. of Southern California's Center fect, but it could also drive their invasion of our Country and That group appeared to "If you're already seeking for the Study of Immigrant In- relatives and friends to the polls our Military is waiting for begin as a collection of asylum, you've been given a tegration. in greater numbers. you!" about 160 who decided to generous offer," he said of The number of immigrants "The naturalization delays His warning came as the band together in Honduras Mexico. "We want to work aspiring to become U.S. citizens have a huge cost in stopping Pentagon began executing for protection against the with Mexico to manage that surged during 2016, jumping 27 some people" from voting, but "Operation Faithful Patriot," gangs who prey on migrants flow." percent from a year earlier as they "have a huge impact in described by the commander traveling alone and snow- The White House is also Trump made cracking down on motivating others," said Jeremy of U.S. Northern Command balled as the group moved weighing additional border immigration a central theme of Robbins, executive director of as an effort to help Customs north. They are mostly from security measures, including his presidential campaign. At New American Economy, a bi- and Border Protection stiff- Honduras, where it started, blocking those traveling in first, the federal government partisan group in support of en defenses at and near legal as well as El Salvador and the caravan from seeking kept up with the applications, immigration. entry points. Advanced heli- Guatemala. legal asylum and preventing but then the wait grew. Competitive districts that copters will allow border Overall, they are poor, car- them from entering the U.S. Backlogs are nothing new in have a large number of foreign- protection agents to swoop rying the belongings that fit The military operation the U.S. immigration system. It born residents are likely to be down on migrants trying to into a knapsack and fleeing drew quick criticism. often takes years to receive asy- among those where naturaliza- cross illegally, he said. gang violence or poverty. It's "Sending active military lum or to be deported. But nat- tion delays could matter most. "We're going to secure the possible there are criminals forces to our southern bor- uralization — the final step to Those include districts in Cali- border," Air Force Gen. Ter- mixed in, but Trump has not der is not only a huge waste become an American citizen, fornia's Orange County and in rence O'Shaughnessy, the substantiated his claim that of taxpayer money, but an obtain a U.S. passport and re- Texas and New Jersey, Robbins Northern Command leader, members of the MS-13 gang, unnecessary course of ac- ceive voting rights — had not said. said at a news conference. in particular, are among tion that will further terror- been subject to such delays in At a recent naturalization He spoke alongside Kevin them. ize and militarize our border recent years. ceremony in Los Angeles, some McAleenan, commissioner The president's dark de- communities," said Shaw Now the average wait time new citizens said the process of Customs and Border Pro- scription of the caravan be- Drake of the American Civil for officials to decide on appli- seemed long to them, while oth- tection. lied the fact that any mi- Liberties Union's border cations is more than 10 months. ers said it flew by in a matter of Eight hundred troops al- grants who complete the rights center at El Paso, It takes up to 22 months in At- months. Key for many was ready are on their way to long trek to the southern Texas. lanta and as long as 26 months being able to travel with an southern Texas, in parts of Texas, according to American passport and being O'Shaughnessy said, and official estimates. able to vote. their numbers will top Trump tweeted on Thursday Sameeha Alkamalee Jabbar, 5,200 by week's end. He that Central American mi- 38, who is from Sri Lanka, said said troops would focus grants headed north in a U.S.- the process took 10 months and first on Texas, followed bound caravan should return at times she worried about the by Arizona and then Cal- home and can apply for Ameri- backlog. She wants to vote next ifornia. can citizenship if they wish. month because "every vote The number of people "Go back to your Country and counts" — and especially be- in the first caravan has if you want, apply for citizen- cause her husband is seeking dwindled to 3,500 from ship like millions of others are re-election to a school board about 7,000, though a sec- doing!" he posted as thousands seat in Orange County. ond one was gaining WE BUY AMMO! continued their trek through Mexico. We will buy ammo you do not But immigrants generally want in your house. must be legal permanent resi- dents of the United States to We will dispose apply for citizenship and get- of old ammo. ting a green card can take years — if a person even qualifies for one. U.S. Citizenship and Immi- gration Services said the longer waits to naturalize are because of the surge in applications, not slower processing. 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any large-scale issues with or download the application at www.scvotes.org or request- ballot in the mail. Vote the VOTING the system. online, complete it and cast ed in person, by mail, email or ballot and return it to the FROM PAGE A1 “We go through great their ballot — all separate fax to be mailed an applica- county voter registration of- lengths to try to make sure steps. tion. fice by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. Reader or the most recent up- people understand [the online Voters can submit absentee After printing the applica- 6, personally or by mail. date, etc. part] is just people getting ballot applications in person tion or receiving it in the mail, At this point, Whitmire “There is no online voting their application,” he said. up until 5 p.m. on Friday. complete the application and said, it is recommended to in South Carolina. Only mili- The online component to Voters can also get an ab- return it to your county voter complete any or all of those tary and overseas citizens can absentee voting involves get- sentee ballot by mail, which registration office. Those ap- steps in person because of get their ballots online to ting an application to vote Whitmire said, if going that plications must be returned time constraints. print it out,” said Chris Whit- that way. Voters can either route, to do so today or no later than 5 p.m. Friday by The Sumter County Voter mire, director of public infor- visit the county voter registra- Wednesday at the latest. An mail, email, fax or in person. Registration Office will be mation and training. tion office in their county of application can be download- After the application is re- open on Saturday for absentee He said he has not heard of residence to get an application ed online using Adobe reader turned, you will receive the voting from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Halloween to avoid incidents that are in fenced-in front yards. SAFETY FROM PAGE A1 HALLOWEEN FUN within their control. • Check Sumter County’s Sex Of- sumter.scor.sled.sc.gov USC Sumter Halloween Carnival DRESS APPROPRIATELY fender Registry, , and injuring his brother, who was by putting in your address to see Where: 200 Miller Road nine at the time, and his father as they • Wear light-colored clothing if pos- which houses in your area to avoid. approached the house. When: 5:30-9 p.m., Wednesday sible, and attach reflective tape or • Drive slower than the neighbor- Former Sumter Police Chief Patty First Responders Halloween Trunk glow sticks on costumes and treat hood’s posted speed limit. Patterson said the house porch light or Treat bags. • Turn on the vehicle’s hazard lights was on. Where: Crosswell Park, 130 Yeadon St. • Costumes should not obstruct the when the child is getting out of the ve- In remembrance of TJ and to pro- When: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday child’s vision. hicle. vide a safe place for children to Halloween Spooktakular at Sumter • Children should also carry flash- • Cross the street at corners, and trick-or-treat, another Bates Middle County Library lights and should be warned not to never walk between parked vehicles. School parent, Debbie Kitterman, or- shine lights at traveling vehicles. • Children should always walk on Where: 180 W. Wesmark Boulevard ganized an annual trunk or treat. HOUSE TO HOUSE the sidewalk or on the side of the road This year’s event was held on Satur- When: 4-6 p.m., Wednesday facing traffic. day. • Stick to familiar neighborhoods And the job isn’t over when the Though what happened to TJ and and houses. candy harvest is complete; parents his family could not have been pre- Sumter County Sheriff’s Office en- • Do not approach houses without should inspect all treats before they dicted, Sumter Police Department and courage residents to take caution this outside lights on nor houses with dogs are eaten at the end of the night.

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COMMENTARY Will burly men stop House Democrats’ blue wave?

o they live in two different But when asked their view of the di- lus plan for one stimulating creation tainly plausible, though it’s probably worlds? White college gradu- rection of the nation “apart from the of jobs in government, and especially wise to wait and see whether the trend ate women favor Democrats economy,” the respondents revert to in education and health care, which continues. Dover Republicans in House partisan type. White college women had gained 588,000 jobs during the It’s also possible that economic elections by a 62 to 35 percent margin. are especially negative, and white non- 2007-09 recession. Forget the bridge gains or losses have been less impor- White non-college-graduate men favor college men are solidly positive. Any- building and electric grid moderniza- tant than increases in people’s feelings Republicans over Democrats in House one whose personal acquaintance tion; let’s subsidize more administra- when they are earning respect. And elections by a 58 to 38 percent margin. ranges across these groups can appre- tors, facilitators and liaisons. their angry feelings when they feel Those results are from a Washing- ciate why one finds President Donald The results were disappointing. they’re not. ton Post-Schar School poll conducted Trump repellent and the other conge- Sputtering growth nudged up toward 3 How does this affect next month’s in 69 seriously con- nial. percent and down toward zero, as it election? White college women’s anger tested congressional But there’s a policy component, too. was during the last quarter of the has given Democrats an edge in enthu- districts, 63 of them It’s not that white college women are Obama administration. Administra- siasm and money most of this cycle. currently held by Re- diehard Keynesians and white non- tors outnumbered teachers in higher White non-college men’s apparently publicans. The num- college men supply-siders. People tend education but added little value. Gov- rising anger over Brett Kavanaugh’s bers in other polls are to tailor their economic theories to ernment payrolls were temporarily nomination and pride in Trump’s only slightly different partisan preference, not vice versa. sheltered from cuts. There was little economy have apparently given Re- for these two groups. But the economic policies of the last recovery in blue-collar jobs, reduced publicans a late boost. They all tell the two administrations and concurrent life expectancy among downscale How much? White college turnout Michael same story. These trends have had — and were intended groups, opioid dependency and deaths. is overstated in polls, says The New Barone Americans live in the to have — very different effects on There were millions of men lingering York Times’ Nate Cohn, and overan- same relatively small white college women and white non- on the disability rolls. ticipated by a white college-dominat- slices of America (av- college men. The trajectory of the economy — ed media. The Republican boost’s size erage population about 750,000), not Then-President Barack Obama’s and the beneficiaries — seems differ- — and perhaps its existence — is un- many miles away from one another if 2009 stimulus package was heavily tilt- ent in the Trump presidency so far. clear. The Post poll puts Democrats they’re in major metropolitan areas or ed toward college women. As my Growth is more robust, obviously, up 4 percent in its 69 districts; the in similar communities in rural dis- American Enterprise Institute col- though some economists thought this NBC News-Wall Street Journal poll tricts. But they take very different — league Christina Hoff Sommers wrote was impossible. And the biggest gains has the parties even in the most com- often angrily different — views on in The Weekly Standard in June 2009, are, in contrast with the last 30 years, petitive races. What looked like a where the nation is headed and on the Obama economic team’s original in blue-collar jobs and downscale Whole Foods blue wave for Demo- sensitive issues. idea was to finance infrastructure, earnings. crats looks more like a narrow Demo- Most, though, take a similar view of construction and manufacturing, sec- It’s not clear there’s a connection cratic — or maybe Republican — what has long been considered a deci- tors that lost 3 million jobs from 2007- between these trends and Trump’s House majority. sive issue: the economy. Fully 77 per- 09. policies and promises to make blue- cent in the survey rate the economy But feminist groups objected. collar America prosperous again. Michael Barone is a senior political an- positively, a huge contrast with just Obama economist Christina Romer, White House economic adviser Law- alyst for the Washington Examiner, res- about every survey taken between Sommers wrote, recalled that her first rence Kudlow argues that tax reform ident fellow at the American Enterprise 2000 and 2016. Several months of 4 per- email “was from a women’s group say- — especially corporate tax cuts and Institute and longtime co-author of cent growth, considered impossible by ing ‘We don’t want this stimulus pack- 100 percent depreciation — has stimu- The Almanac of American Politics. some economists, has apparently been age to just create jobs for burly men.”’ lated capital spending on manufactur- impossible to ignore. So Obama ditched his “macho” stimu- ing and jobs for burly men. That’s cer- © 2018 CREATORS.COM LETTER TO THE EDITOR COLEMAN HAS PASSION FOR IMPROVING EDUCATION

Having known Josh Cole- man for several years now, I have watched with interest his passion and desire in making education in Sumter County a meaningful and interesting ex- perience for the students and teachers alike. This issue is also personal for him, as his wife is a teacher in the Sumter School District, and his wonderful children are students here. It is my firm be- lief that Josh will work every day to make sure that our teachers have the resources they need, as well as ensure ex- penses are kept in check for the school district. I urge everyone in Area 3 to vote for Josh Cole- man for school board. MATTHEW WILKIE, LISW-CP Sumter COMMENTARY Avenatti’s white-man offense and red-hot lies

ASHINGTON — At last, tle, too late. Welcome to 2018, Megyn. ing committee member Dianne Fein- has done. He just opened up Pandora’s Democrats and Republicans On the very same day, more grease- stein, D-Calif., mentioned the Swetnick box as it relates to Justice Kavanaugh’s have found common paint hit the fan when Senate Judiciary allegations (but not specifically the conduct. It is Christmas in October!” In Wground in hoping that Mi- Chairman Chuck Grassley referred Av- gang-rape portion) in her opening state- a separate interview with Vanity Fair’s chael Avenatti, the wannabe progres- enatti and Swetnick to the Department ment. As she spoke, television cameras Tina Nguyen, he called Grassley a sive president, will soon disappear. of Justice for investigation into the pos- showed Ford tearing up. This not only “moron.” Resorting to personal invec- Best known as the lawyer for porn sibility that the two conspired to give set the tone for the day, but it also sure- tive usually indicates an absence of ar- star Stormy Daniels and more recently false testimony against Kavanaugh and ly created sympathy for Ford and added gument. for representing Julie Swetnick, who attempted obstruction of a congressio- another layer of presumed guilt against It’s true that we don’t yet know what leveled a dubious nal investigation. Kavanaugh. brand of toothpaste Kavanaugh pre- gang-rape charge The Dickensian-named Swetnick Also, a letter signed by all 10 Demo- ferred at 17, but it seems unlikely that against now-Supreme claimed that Kavanaugh was part of a cratic members of the Judiciary Com- there’s much left to discover about a Court Justice Brett drug-and-gang-rape operation at week- mittee was sent — within minutes of man whose life has been so thoroughly Kavanaugh, Avenatti end high school parties that she attend- Swetnick’s sworn statement being deliv- examined. And speaking of morons, added to his infamy ed as a college student. Pause for reality ered — to President Trump requesting since he brought it up, Avenatti’s last week by suggest- check: What female college student (1) that he withdraw Kavanaugh from con- “white man” appeal is hardly the ing that Democrats attends high-school parties on week- sideration, according to Capitol Hill offi- brightest path for one hoping to snare need to nominate a ends; (2) witnesses gang rapes; (3) cials. How anyone was able to get 10 a nomination from the party of identi- Kathleen white man for presi- doesn’t notify the police; and (4) keeps senators to sign a letter in such quick ty politics. Parker dent. coming back? I recognize that one is order is a mystery among veteran Hill Avenatti tried to explain himself to Because? never supposed to question a woman’s staffers, many of whom will tell you it’s Nguyen, saying that his words were “When you have a credibility in such matters, but given virtually impossible. taken out of context. What he meant, he white male making the arguments, they that Swetnick essentially recanted her Grassley clearly suspects a conspira- said, was that a white man defending a carry more weight,” he said in a Time story, it seems fair-enough play to offer cy involving Avenatti and Swetnick. woman or minority person is most ef- interview posted Thursday. “Should a little balance for a change. Whatever occurred with them or others, fective. Time stands by its story. they carry more weight? Absolutely Swetnick’s allegations were delivered the connections between one of Ford’s Given all of the above, it would seem not. But do they? Yes.” in a sworn statement to Grassley’s com- attorneys, Debra Katz, and Feinstein’s that Halloween, not Christmas, is a Well, he did promise that he was the mittee on Sept. 26, the day before the staff, which recommended Katz, suggest more timely and apt holiday for Avenat- Democratic version of Donald Trump. much-watched dual testimonies of Ka- close channels of communication. In a ti to celebrate. Perhaps he and Kelly, So there’s that. vanaugh and first-accuser Christine small-world asterisk, Katz’s law firm now $69 million richer, can crash the It isn’t funny. Blasey Ford. Even though Swetnick’s represented Swetnick in a case a decade season’s party circuit as a spooky pair Coincidentally, Avenatti’s fateful re- story fell apart a few days later during ago. of racists — and then go far, far away. mark came just as NBC was ousting an NBC News interview, in which she Meanwhile, Avenatti expressed glee at “Today” host Megyn Kelly for insisting walked back or contradicted parts of Grassley’s DOJ referral in a tweet Kathleen Parker’s email address is kath- that wearing blackface for Halloween her sworn statement, the damage had Thursday: “Maybe if Grassley was actu- [email protected]. was a fun childhood tradition. Though been done. ally a lawyer that knew something she ultimately apologized, it was too lit- The next day, at Ford’s hearing, rank- about the law, he would realize what he © 2018, Washington Post Writers Group A8 | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 Clarendon School District One for Life, will be held from WEATHER will conduct free vision, hear- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dream Team Event to be held today ing, speech and developmental Nov. 4, on Broad Street. Call ® screenings as part of a child Hugh Wilson at (803) 468- AccuWeather ve-day forecast for Sumter find effort to identify stu- 6509 or Brandi Hall at (803) dents ages 3-5, who may 464-1918 for details. TODAY TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY need special education ser- American Legion Auxiliary Unit vices and are not enrolled in 202 will present its fall dance 9 a public school. Screenings p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. will be conducted from 9 10, at 310 Palmetto St. Tick- a.m. to noon at the Sum- ets: $10 in advance or $15 at Fog in the a.m.; Clear Partly sunny and A shower in the A morning t-storm; Clouds and sun merton Early Childhood the door. Casual attire but mostly sunny pleasant afternoon cloudy Center, 8 South St., Sum- no sneakers and no jeans. merton, on the following DJ Smoove will provide 69° 46° 78° / 60° 79° / 64° 74° / 49° 69° / 46° Tuesdays: Nov. 13; Dec. 11; music. There will be food Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 55% Chance of rain: 70% Chance of rain: 15% Jan. 8, 2019; Feb. 12, 2019; and door prizes. Call Mattie ENE 3-6 mph VAR 2-4 mph SSW 4-8 mph S 8-16 mph S 7-14 mph W 4-8 mph March 12, 2019; April 9, 2019; at (803) 468-1299 or Janetta and May 14, 2019. Call Rob- at (803) 406-8038. ert Collar at (803) 574-2117. Gaff ney The Sumter County Veterans 67/44 The next Dream Team Events Association’s Veterans Day will be held at 10 a.m. today Spartanburg program will be held on 67/46 and at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Monday, Nov. 12, on the TODAY’S Greenville Nov. 13, at Sumter Resource lawn of the old Sumter 67/49 Center. Call (803) 774-7776 SOUTH County Courthouse on Florence for information. North Main Street. The pro- CAROLINA Bishopville 68/47 A leukemia cancer benefit for gram will begin at 11 a.m. 68/44 Jarama Johnson will be held with Col. Derek O’Malley, WEATHER from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, 20th Fighter Wing com- Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter Nov. 3, at Johnson’s Boot- mander, serving as keynote today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 72/47 69/46 Myrtle camp & Personal Training of speaker. Prior to the pro- Beach Sumter, 1150 Old W. Liberty gram, there will be a Veter- IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning St. The benefit will feature a ans Day parade at 10 a.m. 70/46 67/50 Today: Morning fog; mostly sunny. Winds drop-in style workout, on Main Street. The pro- Aiken west-southwest 4-8 mph. where participants can gram will honor all veter- 71/45 come and go as they ans, living or deceased, for Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice. Winds please. Open to the public, the service they have given southwest 4-8 mph. participants are asked to and continue to give to keep make a monetary donation our country free. Call Larry ON THE COAST Charleston to help the Johnson family E. Huff, chairman of the Today: Areas of morning fog; otherwise, 73/51 with medical bills and ex- Sumter County Veterans As- mostly sunny. High 67 to 74. penses. Ms. Johnson is bat- sociation, at (803) 236-1203 tling stage 4 Chronic My- or (803) 494-2894 for infor- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant. elogenous Leukemia while mation. High 74 to 80. caring for her 15-year-old The Sumter Chapter of the Na- son who is awaiting a liver tional Federation of the Blind transplant. Donations can of South Carolina will meet also be made through the LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 7:39 a.m. Sunset 6:31 p.m. My Cash App at $boot- 13, at Shiloh-Randolph Lake pool yest. chg camp101. 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WORLD SERIES Well-traveled Pearce finds a place as World Series MVP

BY BEN WALKER Hundreds of Red Sox fans in the stands at AP Baseball Writer Dodger Stadium chanted "MVP! MVP!" Later, he strolled hand-in-hand with his 6-year-old daugh- LOS ANGELES — For a dozen years, Steve ter Jensen behind home plate. Pearce was on the move. From Pittsburgh to "This is the greatest feeling of my life. When Houston to every single team in the AL East, just you're a kid, this is where you want to be. And looking for a spot where he could stick. it's happening right now," Pearce said. "This is a He finally found his permanent place — in Red great moment. I'm so glad I get to share it with Sox lore. everybody." The well-traveled Pearce wound up as the "I'm in a dream right now," he said. World Series MVP on Sunday night after hitting Traded from Toronto to the Red Sox in late two home runs that sent Boston over the Los An- June, the 35-year-old delivered the key hits in geles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 5. two straight games against the Dodgers. "Baseball's a funny game," he said. "The longer On Saturday, he launched a tying home run in you stay in the game, great things can happen." the eighth inning, then added a three-run double For a guy who just kept on truckin' around the in the ninth that sent Boston to a 9-6 win. majors, he now has something shiny to show for Pearce got the Red Sox rolling in the clincher, it — a bright red truck, presented to him on the connecting for a two-run homer off Clayton Ker- infield dirt as a most unlikely MVP. shaw in the first inning. He capped his October THE ASSOCIATED PRESS "You never know where the game will take spree with a solo drive off Pedro Baez in the Boston’s Steve Pearce celebrates his second home run in the Red Sox’s you," he said. "And I've gone through a lot in my eighth. 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series life or in my career to be here, and I couldn't be Overall, the first baseman went 4 for 12 and on Sunday in Los Angeles. Pearce, the former University of South Car- more thankful." olina standout, was named the most valuable player. "This has been a lifelong journey," he said. SEE PEARCE, PAGE B4

PREP FOOTBALL Playoff time Wilson Hall, LMA will travel to Columbia for SCISA 3A quarterfinals

BY DENNIS BRUNSON terfinals is Clarendon Hall, [email protected] which is a No. 2 seed. Wilson Hall is the No. 8 seed Wilson Hall and Laurence after going 3-6 overall and 2-6 in Manning Academy will be trav- 3A play. The Skyhawks are 10-0 eling to Columbia on Friday to and went 8-0 in 3A play. begin the SCISA 3A football This will be the first meeting state playoffs, LMA going up between the two teams as their against an up-and-comer, while regular-season contest was can- the Barons will be going up celed due to Hurricane Flor- against the association's stan- ence. dard bearer. Laurence Manning will be Wilson Hall will be taking on making his second trip to Co- 2-time defending state champi- lumbia to face Cardinal New- on Hammond, while the man. The Cardinals defeated Swampcats, who played Ham- LMA 14-7 in the regular season, mond for the state title last sea- and that's why the Swampcats son, will be taking on Cardinal are making a return trip. Newman. Both games are Laurence Manning is 6-4 scheduled for 7:30 p.m. starts. overall and 5-3 in 3A, while Car- Robert E. Lee Academy will dinal Newman is 6-3 overall go into the 2A state playoffs as a and 5-3 in 3A play. The Cardi- No. 4 seed, while Thomas Sum- nals won six combined games TREVOR BAUKNIGHT / THE SUMTER ITEM ter Academy will be a No. 4 in the two previous seasons. Wilson Hall’s Nathan Harris-Waynick (2) is led by Landon Van Patten (12) and Chandler Scott (28) while seed in the 1A playoffs. Robert E. Lee goes into the running the football during the Barons’ 16-13 overtime loss to Laurence Manning Academy on Friday in The only local team that will Manning. The Barons will travel to Columbia this Friday to face 2-time defending SCISA 3A state champion play a home game in the quar- SEE PLAYOFFS, PAGE B3 Hammond .

CLEMSON FOOTBALL USC FOOTBALL No. 2 Clemson ‘a lot better’ heading down the stretch

BY PETE IACOBELLI league's championship game AP Sports Writer Clemson heads to No. 24 Boston College on Nov. 10 in the game likely to settle the CLEMSON — No. 2 Clemson, behind ACC Atlantic. freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence, is Then comes the initial College Football playing some of its best football heading Playoff rankings on Tuesday night where into the final month of the regular season. the Tigers will be among the top four teams And the Tigers don't expect to slow down. in seeking their fourth consecutive chance Clemson (8-0, 5-0 Atlantic to play for a national title. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Coast Conference) has steam- Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he and South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel runs with the ball dur- rolled its past three opponents his players are aware of the rankings. They ing the Gamecocks’ 27-24 victory on Saturday in Columbia. 163-20, including a 59-10 pum- just won't put much stock in them yet. meling of Florida State this "It just doesn't matter as (you've) heard past Saturday. me say a million times unless they're going The Tigers are more than to cancel the rest of the season," Swinney South Carolina turns offensive five-touchdown favorites to rip SWINNEY said. "We just have so much work to do." through struggling Louisville Even if things look effortless the past few (2-6, 0-5), which has lost its weeks. Since the drama-filled, 27-23 come focus to run against Tennessee ACC games by an average margin of 20 from behind win over Syracuse on Sept. 29, points. the Tigers have made quick work of the op- BY DANNY KELLY Center Gage Cervenka believes Clemson position. early and often, and they did is ready to show even more. They led Wake Forest 28-0 by halftime, [email protected] just that. "We're not satisfied with how we've played were up over then 16th-ranked North Caro- “I thought for the first time yet," he said Monday. "That's what's driving lina State 31-0 early in the third quarter and COLUMBIA — In South in a league (Southeastern us." led 45-0 at Florida State before the Semi- Carolina’s 27-24 comeback Conference) game, we consis- That, and another splashy postseason. noles scored late in the third quarter. football win over Tennessee tently made guys miss, and Clemson is lone undefeated team left in the Clemson leads the ACC in at 44.1 points a at Williams-Brice Stadium that’s what we need to do to ACC and only Boston College, at 3-1 in the game and in fewest points allowed, 13.0. on Saturday, it was very ap- have the success we want to league, stands in the way of the Tigers parent the Gamecocks want- claiming a fourth straight spot in the SEE CLEMSON, PAGE B3 ed to establish the run game SEE USC, PAGE B3 B2 | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM PRO FOOTBALL SPORTS ITEMS Newton, Panthers’ offense Cleveland franchises hitting stride under Turner fire Hue and Lue BEREA, Ohio — Browns SCHAUFFELE WINS HSBC owner Jimmy Haslam fi- CHAMPIONS CHARLOTTE (AP) — Con- nally tried the patient ap- SHANGHAI — Xander cerns over how Cam Newton proach with his head Schauffele gave the Ameri- might adjust to Norv Turner’s coach. cans a sweep of the World offense have ceased. That didn’t work either. Golf Championships and The worries been replaced by Haslam made his fourth quickly put a winless soph- talk of Newton being an MVP coaching change since 2012 omore season behind him. candidate again. by firing Hue Jackson, who Schauffele made birdie Newton is thriving in his first won just three of 40 games on his final three holes season under the 66-year-old of- over two-plus seasons and Sunday, the last one a two- fensive coordinator. The Pan- then lost his job because of putt birdie from about 30 thers are 5-2 and picking up a a feud with offensive coor- feet on the par-5 18th hole head of steam on offense enter- dinator Todd Haley that to beat Tony Finau in a ing Sunday’s home game went public and threatened sudden-death playoff and against the Tampa Bay Bucca- to turn a promising season win the HSBC Champions. neers. into another one of those Schauffele began the The eight-year quarterback Cleveland catastrophes. tournament by celebrating combined for 271 yards and Haslam fired Jackson his 25th birthday. He ended three touchdowns against the and Haley within hours of it with one clutch shot NFL’s top-ranked defense over each other on Monday, a after another in the closing the weekend as the Panthers day after the Browns (2-5-1) stretch at Sheshan Interna- dominated the Baltimore Ra- lost their 25th consecutive tional for a 4-under 68, the vens 36-21. Turner used all of road game — one shy of lowest score of the final his weapons — and a variety of the NFL record. round, and his first victory misdirection plays — to keep THE ASSOCIATED PRESS in 13 months. Carolina quarterback Cam Newton (1) scrambles against the Balti- CAVALIERS FIRE LUE Ravens defenders guessing in- CHAMP PGA WINNER stead of attacking. more Ravens in the Panthers’ 36-21 victory on Sunday in Charlotte. CLEVELAND — Tyronn Baltimore, which had 11 Lue didn’t make it through JACKSON, Miss. — Cam- sacks against the Titans earlier A big reason the Panthers The Panthers are getting ex- the season’s first month eron Champ birdied five of this season, never got to New- were smacking the Ravens was actly what Rivera was hoping without LeBron James. the last six holes to win the ton, and Carolina scored on the emergence of rookie wide for when he made the decision The Cleveland Cavaliers Sanderson Farms Champi- four straight possessions to receiver D.J. Moore, the team’s to jettison long-time offensive fired their coach on Sun- onship, recovering for his build a 24-7 halftime lead. speedy first-round draft pick. coordinator Mike Shula this day, two people familiar first PGA Tour victory after Afterward, Ravens coach The Maryland product com- past offseason in favor of Turn- with the situation told The giving up a four-shot lead. John Harbaugh could only tip piled 129 yards of offense in the er, whom he coached under in Associated Press. The Cav- The 23-year-old Champ his hat to Turner. first 2½ quarters, the beneficia- San Diego. aliers are off to a 0-6 start won in his ninth career “He did a great job scheming ry of the Ravens focusing their “I understood what offensive- without James, who left tour start, closing with a us up, keeping us off balance,” attention on stopping other ly we could become,” Rivera Cleveland this summer for 4-under 68 for a four-stroke Harbaugh said. “He forced us playmakers like McCaffrey, said. “We had a chance to fol- the second time in his ca- victory. He finished at 21- to put certain personnel groups tight end Greg Olsen, wide re- low coach in Minnesota and reer and signed with the under 267 in the wire-to- out there and then he had ceivers Devin Funchess and how he worked with Teddy Los Angeles Lakers as a wire victory at the Country counters for it. He did a tre- Curtis Samuel and former Bridgewater, who has a lot of free agent. Club of Jackson. mendous job.” 1,000-yard rusher C.J. Ander- the similar traits as Cam. So The Cavs weren’t show- KORDA LPGA WINNER The misdirection plays left son. that was going to be an easy ing enough progress the Ravens befuddled at times, Newton spread the ball transition for us.” under Lue and the team TAOYUAN, Taiwan — as Newton pitched out to wide around, targeting eight differ- Turner’s son, Scott, returned decided it was time for a Nelly Korda won the Tai- receivers, used fake handoffs to ent receivers, leaving the Ra- to the team as the quarterbacks change before the situa- wan Championship for her running back Christian McCaf- vens unable to focus on stop- coach, too. tion worsened, said the first LPGA Tour victory, frey to set up the passing game ping one player. He’d designed many of the people, who spoke to the closing with a 4-under 68 to and a naked bootleg to score a “That’s huge for us, because plays back in 2001 when New- AP on condition of ano- beat Minjee Lee by two walk-in touchdown. when you do that, it’s like, ‘OK, ton joined Carolina as the No. 1 nymity because the team strokes. Asked why defending Caroli- who are you guys going to try overall pick and was thrust in has not commented on the The 20-year-old Korda, na’s misdirection offense was to lock down?’” Rivera said. “... the mix right away. move. the younger sister of five- so difficult, Ravens cornerback This week (Moore) had a lot of The biggest difference now Lue guided the Cavaliers time tour winner Jessica Jimmy Smith held up one hand success, and maybe next week is how many playmakers New- to an NBA title in 2016 — Korda and daughter of ten- and said, “Look at my hand. he won’t because they’ll be try- ton has to work with, and that Cleveland’s first pro sports nis major champion Petr Now if I smack you with this ing to double up on him, and the QB has only been sacked championship since 1964 — Korda, finished at 13-under (other hand), you won’t see it that may leave somebody else five times in the last five and helped the team to four 275 at Ta Shee Golf and coming. That’s how it works.” open.” games. straight Finals. Country Club.

SCOREBOARD Minnesota 4 3 1 .563 197 195 Houston 1 4 .200 3 Los Angeles 11 3 7 1 7 22 39 Green Bay 3 3 1 .500 175 173 Northwest Division NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime Detroit 3 4 0 .429 171 186 loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild West W L Pct GB cards per conference advance to playoffs. TV, RADIO Denver 4 1 .800 — W L T Pct PF PA Utah 4 2 .667 ½ SUNDAY’S GAMES TODAY L.A. Rams 8 0 0 1.000 264 155 Portland 3 2 .600 1 Los Angeles 4, N.Y. Rangers 3 6 a.m. — Professional Tennis: Paris Masters Early- Seattle 4 3 0 .571 171 131 Minnesota 2 4 .333 2½ N.Y. Islanders 2, Carolina 1 Round Matches from Paris (TENNIS). Arizona 2 6 0 .250 110 199 Oklahoma City 1 4 .200 3 Detroit 4, Dallas 2 Noon — Professional Tennis: Paris Masters Early- San Francisco 1 7 0 .125 173 236 Pacific Division Edmonton 2, Chicago 1, OT Round Matches from Paris (TENNIS). Vegas 4, Ottawa 3, OT 1 p.m. — Women’s College Soccer: Southeastern THURSDAY’S GAMES W L Pct GB San Jose 4, Anaheim 3, OT Conference Tournament Quarterfinal Match from Houston 42, Miami 23 Golden State 6 1 .857 — Orange Beach, Ala. — Tennessee vs. Missouri or L.A. Clippers 4 2 .667 1½ TODAY’S GAMES Louisiana State (SEC NETWORK). SUNDAY’S GAMES Sacramento 3 3 .500 2½ N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. 3 p.m. — College Golf: East Lake Cup Men’s and Philadelphia 24, Jacksonville 18 L.A. Lakers 2 4 .333 3½ Detroit at Columbus, 7 p.m. Women’s Team Semifinal Matches from Atlanta Chicago 24, N.Y. Jets 10 Phoenix 1 5 .167 4½ Calgary at Buffalo, 7 p.m. (GOLF). Seattle 28, Detroit 14 Boston at Carolina, 7 p.m. 3:30 p.m. — Women’s College Soccer: Southeastern Pittsburgh 33, Cleveland 18 SUNDAY’S GAMES Dallas at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Conference Tournament Quarterfinal Match from Carolina 36, Baltimore 21 Golden State 120, Brooklyn 114 New Jersey at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Orange Beach, Ala. — South Carolina vs. Texas A&M Kansas City 30, Denver 23 Oklahoma City 117, Phoenix 110 Vegas at Nashville, 8 p.m. (SEC NETWORK). Washington 20, N.Y. Giants 13 Utah 113, Dallas 104 Minnesota at Edmonton, 9 p.m. 6 p.m. — Women’s College Soccer: Southeastern Cincinnati 37, Tampa Bay 34 L.A. Clippers 136, Washington 104 Philadelphia at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Conference Tournament Quarterfinal Match from Indianapolis 42, Oakland 28 Ottawa at Arizona, 10 p.m. Orange Beach, Ala. — Vanderbilt vs. Florida or Auburn Arizona 18, San Francisco 15 TODAY’S GAMES N.Y. Rangers at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. (SEC NETWORK). L.A. Rams 29, Green Bay 27 Atlanta at Cleveland, 7 p.m. 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, New Orleans 30, Minnesota 20 Miami at Charlotte, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES WDXY-AM 1240). Open: Dallas, Tennessee, L.A. Chargers, Atlanta Sacramento at Orlando, 7 p.m. Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Football: College Football Playoff Top Detroit at Boston, 7:30 p.m. 25 Rankings (ESPN). THURSDAY, NOV. 1 Philadelphia at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY’S GAMES 7 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Miami at Charlotte (FOX Oakland at San Francisco, 8:20 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Winnipeg vs. Florida at Helsinki, FIN, 2 p.m. SPORTS SOUTHEAST). Portland at Houston, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Boston at Carolina (FOX SUNDAY, NOV. 4 Washington at Memphis, 8 p.m. Dallas at Toronto, 7 p.m. SPORTSOUTH). N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m. New Jersey at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Philadelphia at Toronto Atlanta at Washington, 1 p.m. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Washington at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. (NBA TV). Detroit at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Detroit at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. — College Football: Miami at Ohio (ESPN2). Kansas City at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Denver at Chicago, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. — College Football: Kent State at Bowling Green Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1 p.m. Indiana at New York, 8 p.m. Vegas at St. Louis, 8 p.m. (ESPNU). Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Utah at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Colorado at Calgary, 9 p.m. 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Vegas at Nashville (NBC SPORTS Chicago at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Chicago at Edmonton, 9 p.m. NETWORK). L.A. Chargers at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. New Orleans at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Anaheim, 10 p.m. 8:30 p.m. — Women’s College Soccer: Southeastern Houston at Denver, 4:05 p.m. San Antonio at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Conference Tournament Quarterfinal Match from L.A. Rams at New Orleans, 4:25 p.m. Columbus at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Orange Beach, Ala. — Mississippi vs. Arkansas (SEC Green Bay at New England, 8:20 p.m. THURSDAY’S GAMES NETWORK). Open: Indianapolis, Arizona, N.Y. Giants, Jacksonville, Denver at Cleveland, 7 p.m. 3 a.m. — Women’s Professional Tennis: Elite Trophy Philadelphia, Cincinnati L.A. Clippers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Zhuhai Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). PGA SANDERSON FARMS SCORES MONDAY, NOV. 5 Oklahoma City at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Sunday Sacramento at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. At Country Club of Jackson Tennessee at Dallas, 8:15 p.m. Milwaukee at Boston, 8 p.m. Jackson, Miss. NFL STANDINGS New Orleans at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Purse: $4.4 million AMERICAN CONFERENCE Yardage: 7,440; Par 72 MLB POSTSEASON Final East NHL STANDINGS Cameron Champ (300), $792,000 65-70-64-68—267 WORLD SERIES Corey Conners (165), $475,200 71-68-64-68—271 W L T Pct PF PA (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Sam Burns (93), $255,200 69-70-66-68—273 New England 5 2 0 .714 214 179 Boston 4, Los Angeles 1 Atlantic Division Carlos Ortiz (93), $255,200 69-69-71-64—273 Miami 4 4 0 .500 174 219 Tuesday, Oct. 23: Boston 8, Los Angeles 4 Anders Albertson (63), $167,200 71-70-67-66—274 N.Y. Jets 3 5 0 .375 192 200 Wednesday, Oct. 24: Boston 4, Los Angeles 2 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Roberto Castro (63), $167,200 71-71-67-65—274 Buffalo 2 5 0 .286 81 175 Friday, Oct. 26: Los Angeles 3, Boston 2, 18 innings Toronto 11 8 3 0 16 41 34 Denny McCarthy (42), $119,114 71-68-69-67—275 South Saturday, Oct. 27: Boston 9, Los Angeles 6 Tampa Bay 10 7 2 1 15 33 27 Dylan Meyer, $119,114 71-67-68-69—275 Sunday, Oct. 28: Boston 5, Los Angeles 1 Montreal 10 6 2 2 14 33 25 Seth Reeves (42), $119,114 67-70-70-68—275 W L T Pct PF PA Boston 11 6 3 2 14 34 27 Adam Schenk (42), $119,114 70-68-70-67—275 Houston 5 3 0 .625 197 167 Buffalo 11 6 4 1 13 30 33 Martin Laird (42), $119,114 72-67-66-70—275 Tennessee 3 4 0 .429 106 127 Ottawa 10 4 4 2 10 35 39 Shawn Stefani (42), $119,114 68-68-68-71—275 Jacksonville 3 5 0 .375 134 170 NBA STANDINGS Florida 9 2 4 3 7 28 35 D.J. Trahan (42), $119,114 67-70-67-71—275 Indianapolis 3 5 0 .375 231 213 EASTERN CONFERENCE Detroit 11 2 7 2 6 25 43 Lucas Glover (30), $74,800 68-72-67-69—276 North Metropolitan Division Talor Gooch (30), $74,800 71-68-68-69—276 Atlantic Division Bill Haas (30), $74,800 70-70-67-69—276 W L T Pct PF PA W L Pct GB GP W L OT Pts GF GA Stephan Jaeger (30), $74,800 72-70-67-67—276 Pittsburgh 4 2 1 .643 204 172 Patrick Rodgers (30), $74,800 70-69-70-67—276 Toronto 6 0 1.000 — Pittsburgh 9 6 1 2 14 40 26 Cincinnati 5 3 0 .625 221 237 Seamus Power (29), $61,600 71-68-70-68—277 Boston 4 2 .667 2 Carolina 11 6 4 1 13 34 31 Baltimore 4 4 0 .500 197 137 Ryan Blaum (26), $49,456 73-67-71-67—278 Philadelphia 3 3 .500 3 Columbus 10 6 4 0 12 36 38 Cleveland 2 5 1 .313 169 210 Matt Every (26), $49,456 68-71-68-71—278 Brooklyn 2 4 .333 4 Washington 10 5 3 2 12 39 37 Robert Garrigus (26), $49,456 68-71-71-68—278 West New York 1 5 .167 5 New Jersey 8 5 2 1 11 28 20 N.Y. Islanders10 5 4 1 11 30 25 Nate Lashley (26), $49,456 69-70-70-69—278 W L T Pct PF PA Southeast Division Philadelphia 11 4 7 0 8 32 46 Rory Sabbatini (26), $49,456 67-73-69-69—278 Kansas City 7 1 0 .875 290 205 W L Pct GB N.Y. Rangers11 3 7 1 7 28 38 Tom Lovelady (22), $38,720 71-71-68-69—279 L.A. Chargers 5 2 0 .714 195 163 Nicholas Lindheim (17), $29,944 70-71-70-69—280 Miami 3 2 .600 — Denver 3 5 0 .375 188 194 WESTERN CONFERENCE Robert Streb (17), $29,944 67-72-71-70—280 Charlotte 3 4 .429 1 Oakland 1 6 0 .143 138 218 Hudson Swafford (17), $29,944 69-68-72-71—280 Atlanta 2 3 .400 1 Central Division Nick Taylor (17), $29,944 69-71-71-69—280 NATIONAL CONFERENCE Orlando 2 4 .333 1½ GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chad Ramey, $29,944 67-70-70-73—280 Washington 1 5 .167 2½ East Nashville 11 8 3 0 16 38 28 Andres Romero (17), $29,944 67-71-69-73—280 Central Division Colorado 12 7 3 2 16 41 27 Sam Saunders (17), $29,944 69-69-70-72—280 W L T Pct PF PA W L Pct GB Winnipeg 12 7 4 1 15 35 32 Vaughn Taylor (17), $29,944 69-70-70-71—280 Washington 5 2 0 .714 146 134 Norman Xiong, $29,944 68-67-76-69—280 Milwaukee 6 0 1.000 — Chicago 12 6 3 3 15 41 43 Philadelphia 4 4 0 .500 178 156 Jonas Blixt (12), $22,165 73-68-69-71—281 Detroit 4 1 .800 1½ Minnesota 10 6 2 2 14 29 27 Dallas 3 4 0 .429 140 123 Kyoung-Hoon Lee (12), $22,165 72-68-71-70—281 Indiana 4 2 .667 2 Dallas 10 5 5 0 10 30 29 N.Y. Giants 1 7 0 .125 150 205 St. Louis 10 3 4 3 9 36 39 Jonathan Randolph (12), $22,165 74-69-71-67—281 South Chicago 2 4 .333 4 Johnson Wagner (12), $22,165 72-70-71-68—281 Cleveland 0 6 .000 6 Pacific Division Jonathan Byrd (9), $17,600 68-68-73-73—282 W L T Pct PF PA WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Harris English (9), $17,600 71-72-68-71—282 New Orleans 6 1 0 .857 234 183 San Jose 11 6 3 2 14 38 32 Alex Prugh (9), $17,600 70-72-71-69—282 Carolina 5 2 0 .714 178 152 Southwest Division Edmonton 10 6 3 1 13 29 30 Ben Silverman (9), $17,600 75-65-71-71—282 Atlanta 3 4 0 .429 190 212 W L Pct GB Vancouver 12 6 6 0 12 31 40 Scott Stallings (9), $17,600 70-67-72-73—282 Tampa Bay 3 4 0 .429 201 233 Anaheim 12 5 5 2 12 30 34 Adam Svensson (9), $17,600 71-71-72-68—282 New Orleans 4 1 .800 — John Chin (6), $12,883 71-69-70-73—283 North San Antonio 3 2 .600 1 Vegas 11 5 5 1 11 26 30 Calgary 11 5 5 1 11 36 40 Wes Roach (6), $12,883 71-70-72-70—283 W L T Pct PF PA Memphis 3 2 .600 1 Scottie Scheffler, $12,883 68-72-73-70—283 Dallas 2 4 .333 2½ Arizona 10 5 5 0 10 26 20 Chicago 4 3 0 .571 194 144 THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018 | B3

AUTO RACING Logano shoves past Truex to earn shot at NASCAR championship

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — When utes later, Pearn still appeared visibly the reigning series champion slipped angry. 26. (21) Erik Jones, Toyota, 494. FIRST DATA 500 RESULTS 27. (29) DJ Kennington, Toyota, 493. past him with one lap to go at Martins- Truex and Pearn are part of Furni- 28. (27) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 492. ville Speedway, Joey Logano figured he ture Row Racing, which is shutting By The Associated Press 29. (22) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 492. 30. (25) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 491. had lost his shot at racing for NAS- down at the end of the season, a year re- Sunday 31. (38) JJ Yeley, Toyota, 491. CAR's title. moved from its championship run. Nay- At Martinsville Speedway 32. (32) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 490. Martinsville, Va. 33. (39) Jeb Burton, Chevrolet, 489. A win would earn Logano one of the sayers cast doubt on the Lap length: 0.526 miles 34. (37) Bubba Wallace, Chevrolet, 488. four spots in the winner-take-all cham- No. 78 defending its title (Start position in parentheses) 35. (30) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 467. 1. (10) Joey Logano, Ford, 500. 36. (26) Matt DiBenedetto, Ford, 451. pionship at Homestead-Miami Speed- with the closure looming, 2. (3) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 500. 37. (9) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, Engine, 393. way. So if he didn't try something, his but both driver and crew 3. (33) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 500. 38. (40) Timmy Hill, Toyota, Engine, 368. 4. (1) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 500. 39. (11) William Byron, Chevrolet, Accident, 364. chance at a Cup championship might chief are determined to 5. (7) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 500. 40. (31) Hermie Sadler III, Chevrolet, Brakes, 6. (6) Kurt Busch, Ford, 500. 230. slip away. prove everyone wrong. 7. (19) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 500. Logano used an old fashioned bump- "With everything we've 8. (16) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 500. Race Statistics and-run on Martin Truex Jr. to Sunday LOGANO 9. (8) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 500. Average Speed of Race Winner: 75.31 mph. got riding on it, the team 10. (12) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 500. Time of Race: 3 Hours, 29 Minutes, 32 Sec- and snatch one of the four tickets to the closing down, it's tough to 11. (5) Aric Almirola, Ford, 500. onds. Margin of Victory: 0.107 Seconds. 12. (34) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 500. Caution Flags: 8 for 68 laps. finale. Truex slid sideways across the take," Pearn said of his 13. (13) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, 500. Lead Changes: 11 among 6 drivers. finish line and promptly declared Loga- confrontation with Gordon. "I used a 14. (15) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 500. Lap Leaders: K. Busch 1-30; D. Hamlin 31-44; C. 15. (23) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 500. Bowyer 45; K. Busch 46-115; D. Hamlin 116- no won't take his title from him this few choice words I probably shouldn't 16. (17) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 500. 132; J. Logano 133-359; M. Truex Jr. 360-376; J. year. have. I probably shouldn't be around a 17. (14) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 500. Logano 377-418; B. Keselowski 419-459; J. Lo- 18. (36) David Ragan, Ford, 500. gano 460-498; M. Truex Jr. 499; J. Logano 500. "He may have won the battle, but he baseball bat or a jackhammer right 19. (18) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 500. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps ain't winning the damn war. I'm not now." 20. (4) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 500. Led): Joey Logano 4 times for 309 laps; Kyle 21. (2) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 499. Busch 2 times for 100 laps; Brad Keselowski going to let him win it (the champion- Logano won the opening race to the 22. (35) Paul Menard, Ford, 499. 1 time for 41 laps; Denny Hamlin 2 times for ship.) I'm going to win it," Truex fumed. third round of the playoffs by using the 23. (24) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 499. 31 laps; Martin Truex Jr. 2 times for 18 laps; 24. (28) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 498. Clint Bowyer 1 time for 1 lap. Logano took Truex's warning in bumper on his Ford to shove Truex out 25. (20) Michael McDowell, Ford, 497. stride. of his way on the final lap. The contact "OK. That's expected," Logano said. caused both cars to wiggle, but Truex's "This was our shot, maybe our only slide was nearly sideways while Logano of the slots is gone, to Logano of Team now," said Truex. "I was next to him shot, so we had to make it happen." corrected after a swerve and straight- Penske, and NASCAR's so-called "Big for six laps, I never knocked him out Logano was showered in boos and ened himself out as hurtled across the 3" is still trying to lock down a berth. of the way. We were going to race hard Truex, standing on pit road next to his finish line. Truex, along with Kevin Harvick and for it, in my book. I cleared him fair third-place car, jeered the winner with "I'm a hard racer, I don't think that's a Kyle Busch, dominated the regular and square. We weren't even banging both thumbs down as Logano was inter- secret to anyone, and we are here to win season and as a trio were expected to doors. viewed over the address system. On pit a championship this year," Logano said. make it to Miami to race for the win- "And he just drove into the back of road, Truex crew chief Cole Pearn Jr. Eight drivers started the day vying for ner-take-all title. me and knocked me out of the way. had an angry exchange with Logano the four spots in the season-finale at Instead, Truex wound up third. Yeah, it's short track racing. But what crew chief Todd Gordon. Nearly 30 min- Homestead-Miami Speedway. Now one "We should be in victory lane right goes around comes around."

PLAYOFFS game is set for a 7 p.m. start at a CLEMSON recreation field since HHP doesn’t FROM PAGE B1 AP TOP 25 POLL FROM PAGE B1 have lights on its field. By The Associated Press Thomas Sumter earned the No. Lawrence’s increased experience The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press col- lege football poll, with first-place votes in paren- playoffs in an unfamiliar position 4 seed in Region I-1A and gets to go has certainly helped. The 6-foot-6 theses, records through Oct. 27, total points as a No. 4 seed. The Cavaliers lost to Ridgeland to face undefeated freshman supplanted starter Kelly based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous three of their last four games to Thomas Heyward Academy. The Bryant after four games — Bryant be- ranking: Record Pts Pv finish 7-3 overall and 1-3 in Region Generals are 2-7 while THA is 10-0. came the fourth Clemson QB to trans- 1. Alabama (60) 8-0 1500 1 I. Clarendon Hall finished second fer since Lawrence’s arrival on cam- 2. Clemson 8-0 1433 2 3. Notre Dame 8-0 1374 3 REL will be traveling to Hilton in Region II 8-man with an 8-1 re- pus in January — and has steadily 4. LSU 7-1 1317 4 Head Island to take on Hilton Head cord, but it is facing a tough foe in grown into his role. 5. Michigan 7-1 1240 5 6. Georgia 7-1 1202 7 Prep, which is just 4-5 on the sea- Region I No. 3 St. John’s Christian. “We’ve definitely gotten a lot better 7. Oklahoma 7-1 1132 8 son but won the Region II title. The SJC is 7-2. since then, everybody meshing togeth- 8. Ohio St. 7-1 1022 11 9. UCF 7-0 1014 10 er,” Lawrence said. 10. Washington St. 7-1 938 14 He had a career high 308 yards pass- 11. Kentucky 7-1 905 12 12. West Virginia 6-1 891 13 ing in the North Carolina State beat- 13. Florida 6-2 734 9 “He’s practiced well. So much down on Oct. 20, a mark that lasted a 14. Penn St. 6-2 733 17 USC 15. Texas 6-2 719 6 FROM PAGE B1 for us goes into how you prac- week after he threw for 314 yards at 16. Utah 6-2 593 23 tice.” Florida State — an effort that earned 17. Houston 7-1 403 NR 18. Utah St. 7-1 340 NR have running the football,” Muschamp decided to start him co-ACC rookie of the week. 19. Iowa 6-2 323 18 South Carolina head coach Will Williams over Dowdle, but Clemson co-offensive coordinator 20. Fresno St. 7-1 261 NR 21. Mississippi St. 5-3 204 NR Muschamp said. “We had some Dowdle was unphased by the Tony Elliott thinks Lawrence’s suc- 22. Syracuse 6-2 192 NR explosive plays.” decision. cess comes from his even-keeled atti- 23. Virginia 6-2 175 NR 24. Boston College 6-2 169 NR “I think we came out with the “I didn’t take any offense to tude. When one play ends, Elliott said, 25. Texas A&M 5-3 132 16 attitude knowing we wanted to it; like I’ve said before, all our Lawrence is thinking about the next run the ball; I think everyone running backs are talented, one, no matter whether it’s a long was on the same page tonight,” and we all have the ability to touchdown pass or a bad interception. junior center Donell Stanley start,” Dowdle said. “We all “You knew he had all the makings, AMWAY COACHES TOP 25 POLL said. “We were communicating have our strengths, and we just it was just a matter of time for that The Amway Top 25 football poll, with first-place well. We took the bye week as use our abilities to help out the light to come on,” Elliott said. “He votes in parentheses, records through Oct. 27, total points based on 25 points for first place an opportunity to focus heavily team in any way we can. Coach doesn’t get fazed by the stage, he through one point for 25th, and previous rank- on the run game, and we were made the decision to start doesn’t get fazed by the hype, he’s just ing: able to show it tonight. We just Ty’Son tonight, and that is his focused on being the best version of Record Pts Pvs 1. Alabama (62) 8-0 1598 1 need to keep working on the decision, so I did not take it as himself.” 2. Clemson (2) 8-0 1537 2 run game.” a slap to the face or anything It looks like it adds up to the wrong 3. Notre Dame 8-0 1458 3 4. LSU 7-1 1403 4 As a team, the Gamecocks like that.” time for the Cardinals to show up at 5. Michigan 7-1 1295 5 ran the ball 40 times for a total Also contributing to the run Clemson. Louisville coach Bobby 5. Georgia 7-1 1295 6 7. Oklahoma 7-1 1190 8 of 224 yards and two scores on game was junior running back Petrino said he was concerned by his 8. Ohio State 7-1 1096 9 the ground. Mon Denson, who finished with team’s 56-35 loss to Wake Forest last 9. Central Florida 7-0 1082 10 10. West Virginia 6-1 992 12 “We check more run to run,” 30 yards on six touches. week, “that’s for sure, and we’ve got 11. Wash. State 7-1 962 15 Muschamp said, “which obvi- “Finally, he’s getting to get ready to play one of the best 12. Kentucky 7-1 932 14 13. Penn State 6-2 791 16 ously slows us down in tempo a healthy,” Muschamp said of teams in our conference.” 14. Florida 6-2 743 11 little bit, but I thought we were Denson. Clemson receiver Amari Rodgers, 15. Texas 6-2 721 7 16. Utah 6-2 620 24 very effective with the tempo in Junior quarterback Jake who had 58- and 68-yard TD catches 17. Houston 7-1 380 NR the second half, and that helped Bentley also had 20 yards on against Florida State, believes having 18. Iowa 6-2 356 18 19. Washington 6-3 285 13 us tremendously in the run four carries. Lawrence as the unquestioned No. 1 20. Utah State 7-1 281 NR game, got them out of kilter a “Jake kept the ball several instead of sharing the position has 21. Miss. State 5-3 226 NR 22. Virginia 6-2 207 NR little bit defensively, bounced times, which has always helped helped the Tigers grow offensively. 23. Fresno State 7-1 191 NR them out of some gaps.” us be more effective in the run “He’s going to keep on and we’re 24. Syracuse 6-2 183 NR 25. Boston College 6-2 171 NR South Carolina junior run- game,” Muschamp said. just going to keep on,” Rodgers said. ning back Rico Dowdle led the “That’s what I’m looking forward to.” Gamecocks’ ground attack with 140 yards rushing on 14 carries and a touchdown. “I think we have to come out and do it again next Got GET A CAR! week,” Dowdle said of the a Job? Gamecocks, who play at Mis- We Finance in House sissippi on Saturday noon. “We need to come out with NO CREDIT CHECK the same mindset that we had tonight. We need to hit NO CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! BANKRUPTCY - NO PROBLEM! BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! DIVORCE - NO PROBLEM! 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Boston fans PEARCE celebrate after the FROM PAGE B1 Red Sox won Game 5 of the drove in eight runs. World Series Pretty good production for some- against the Los one acquired in midseason for a Angeles Dodgers minor league infielder. He played 50 on Sunday in Los games after the trade — he became Angeles. The Red the first position player to win a Sox won 5-1 to win World Series MVP while playing 50 the series 4-1. or fewer games for the winning team in his career, the Elias Sports Bureau said. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS "This has been the funnest year of my life," Pearce said on the field. Pearce joined Babe Ruth and Ted Kluszewski as the only players 35 or older with multiple-homer games in a World Series. He's always had a reputation as a solid hitter, although mostly against left-handed pitchers. The righty swinger batted .279 with seven hom- ers and 26 RBIs while splitting time at first with Mitch Moreland. Pearce was an instant hit with Boston, stroking a double against CC Sabathia at Yankee Stadium on Red Sox blood runs deep in LA the first pitch he saw after the deal. BY GREG BEACHAM Later, he hit three home runs in a onship predecessors' big payrolls and Ta-tum!" game against the Yankees at Fen- AP Sports Writer even bigger hearts. They dominated Once the players held aloft the tro- way Park. the regular season and only picked phy, kissed their families and left the A career .257 hitter in the majors, LOS ANGELES — Way up in the up steam in October, winning 11 of field, the Red Sox partied so hard in Pearce was solid in college, helping reserve seating level at Dodger Stadi- their 14 postseason games with flair the visitors' clubhouse that the ceil- South Carolina reach the semifinals um, thousands of Boston Red Sox and persistence. ing was literally dripping with cham- of the 2004 College World Series. fans screamed, hugged and danced "We're one of the greatest in histo- pagne and beer. Drafted by the Red Sox in the 10th with just as much fervor as the ry, and now we have that bond for a A sound system playing Semison- round, he instead chose to stay in World Series-winning players on the lifetime," reliever Joe Kelly said. ic's "Closing Time" shorted out when school and chase a title. field below. "When we have some reunions 10, 15, it got wet. The speakers worked just After South Carolina lost in the Amid the gleeful chaos, a father in 20 years from now, it's going to be fine when the Red Sox sang along to 2005 regional finals, he was picked a Red Sox T-shirt and a Bruins cap like a high school reunion." Frank Sinatra's rendition of "New in the eighth round and signed with held aloft his screaming 5-week-old Fans' devotion is often the only York, New York," their archrivals' Pittsburgh. He later played with daughter in the chilly Sunday night constant in the ever-evolving world iconic victory song, and Tupac's "Cal- Tampa Bay, Baltimore and the Yan- air, baptizing her in the sights and of pro sports, and the unshakable ifornia Love," which is synonymous kees, along with Houston and To- sounds of another Boston sports support the Red Sox receive is rooted in this Ravine with Dodgers closer ronto before going to Boston. championship. in decades of disappointment. The Kenley Jansen. "That was the key, too, June 28th," The Red Sox had just capped one of nationwide fan base that once went Visiting clubhouse manager Mitch Red Sox manager Alex Cora. "We the greatest seasons in baseball his- generations without a championship Poole estimates he ordered 263 bot- were looking for complement for tory with a 5-1 win and a five-game now has a wealth of success to cele- tles of champagne for the Red Sox at Mitch." Series victory over the Los Angeles brate from a franchise staking a a total cost of $18,000. Poole waited "And he's been great, not only on Dodgers. While a hometown celebra- claim as the 21st century's pre-emi- until the sixth inning, when he felt a the field but in the clubhouse. He's tion will happen on the other coast in nent baseball powerhouse. Red Sox win was imminent, before been a great teammate. Veteran a few days, the fans who made it to These Red Sox were the best of all, unboxing the booze and waterproof- guy. He's been through a lot," he Chavez Ravine seized every chance according to owner John Henry. ing the clubhouse. said. to celebrate the final step in their They roared to a 108-win regular sea- "The visiting team always pays the Red Sox ace Chris Sale echoed club's fourth World Series title in 15 son followed by three straight playoff bill," he said. that sentiment for someone he's seasons. demolitions of the 100-win New York Families, friends and team employ- known since he grew up in Florida. Boston players heard them from Yankees, the 103-win Houston Astros ees stayed on the field at Dodger Sta- "He did it. He's a gamer. He's a the opening pitch. and the two-time defending NL dium for a couple of hours after the grinder. He lives for moments like "You look around and I'm like, I champion Dodgers. final out, soaking in the afterglow. this," Sale said. "It's a special mo- never knew there were so many Red "I don't know where we stand in Given the talent level of the Boston ment for me and him. We grew up a Sox fans here," slugger J.D. Martinez history and all that," said Dave Dom- roster and Dombrowski's flexibility quarter of a mile from each other. I said. "But Boston runs deep. Red Sox browski, Boston's president of base- to improve it, the Red Sox should be grew up playing Little League with blood runs deep in Boston. It's fun. I ball operations. "If somebody would in contention for another one of his youngest brother." appreciate everyone that came out say you're going to win 119 games these celebrations one year from Pearce got a $50,000 bonus in his here. I know this isn't an easy place and lose 57, we'd never, ever fathom now. But this Hollywood night will contract for winning the award. to rock your Red Sox gear." that." linger for the players who made it Without a deal signed for next sea- That 5-week-old kid aside, most of The Dodgers will be thinking about happen and the fans who witnessed son, he'll have to wait to see wheth- the partying fans are old enough to it throughout another cold winter in it. er he's also earned a future spot on remember when the Red Sox stood Hollywood — and so will their fans, David Price, whose outstanding the roster — naturally, he wants to alongside the Chicago Cubs as the ar- who watched an opponent celebrate start of seven-plus innings put Bos- keep playing in New England. chetypes of long-suffering sports fu- a World Series victory on their field ton in command of Game 5, even "I would definitely love it. We're tility. for the second straight season. threw his cap over the protective net- world champions. To be able to be But that was way back before the While the Red Sox raged below, the ting behind the dugout and into the open up next season at Fenway 2004 title breakthrough ended an 86- upper-deck fans gathered in a circle crowd of frenzied Sox fans when he Park with the ring ceremony and year drought, followed by another and briefly formed a kick line. They left the field. everything that goes along with it trophy in 2007 and a third in 2013 sang the parts of "Sweet Caroline" to "I don't know why I did that," Price and to drop the banner for the 2018 with a thoroughly revamped roster. which they knew the words, and then said with a laugh. "I appreciate those world champions, that would defi- The team changed significantly they came up with a series of Bos- fans sticking around, rooting us on, nitely — I would love that," he said. again over the past half-decade, but ton-adjacent chants — everything and I just wanted to give them a little the current Sox share their champi- from "Dun-kin Do-nuts!" to "Jay-son piece of the night."

The family has chosen Bull- habilitation Center in Brook- friends at 143 John St., Sum- Born on Oct. 17, 1942, in Ri- OBITUARIES ock Funeral Home for the ar- lyn. ter, SC 29153. mini, he was a son of the late rangements. Born on Aug. 2, 1944, in Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. James and Catherine Kenne- GORDON E. WOLFF Clarendon County, she was a Main St., Sumter, is in charge dy Gipson. DALZELL — Gordon Ed- daughter of the late Maggie of arrangements. The family is receiving rela- ward Wolff, age 72, died on White Lawson. HAROLD GIPSON SR. tives and friends at the resi- Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at his Bullock Funeral Home Funeral services are in- dence, 305 Oakland Ave., Man- residence, sur- & Crematorium complete and will be an- MANNING — On Saturday, ning. round by family. nounced by Fleming & De- Oct. 27, 2018, Harold Gipson Funeral services are incom- Born in Cull- ETHEL LEE S. TINDAL Laine Funeral Home and Sr., husband of Tisbia De- plete and will be announced man, Alabama, Chapel. Laine Gipson, exchanged time by Fleming & DeLaine Funer- he was a son of Ethel Lee Samuels Tindal, WILBERT LEE WILLIAMS for eternity at his residence. al Home and Chapel. the late Leroy 83, widow of Robert Davis Luther and Cora Tindal, died on Sunday, Oct. Wilbert Lee Williams, 71, WOLFF Sue Strickland 28, 2018, at her residence. passed away on Sunday, Oct. Wolff. Mr. Wolff She was born on April 25, 28, 2018, at his residence in Competitive Rates – served in the U.S. Air Force 1935, a daughter of the late Sumter. and later worked as a welder. Anthony and Maybelle Dixon He was a son of the late * He enjoyed fishing, hunting Samuels. Wallace Williams Sr. and FDIC-Insured and watching football, espe- The family is receiving Mary Eliza Sherrif Williams cially Auburn football. He friend at her residence, 1006 Seymore. was a member of the MRMA California Blvd., Sumter. The family will receive 2.60 % APY* Club and the Spring Hill Ma- These services have been friends between the hours of 2 36 - month CD sonic Lodge. Mr. Wolff at- entrusted to Samuels Funeral and 7 p.m. daily at the home tended Springbank Baptist Home LLC of Manning. of his sister, Ida Mae Britton, 2.90 % APY* Church. HARRY LEE EDWARD 1550 Illery Road. 60 - month CD Surviving are one daugh- Funeral arrangements are ter, Rachael Yvonne Hender- BISHOPVILLE — Harry incomplete and will be an- It’s a beautiful thing. son and husband, Cory, of Lee Edward, 68, beloved hus- nounced by Palmer Memorial Let me help you choose an Dalzell; one son, Shane Kent band of Debbie Edward, Chapel Inc. FDIC-insured Certificate of and his wife, Shawn, of Cull- passed on Sunday, Oct. 28, Deposit from State Farm Bank® man; one brother, Douglas 2018, at Sumter Health and and watch your money grow. Wolff and his wife, Marilyn, Rehabilitation Center. Bank with a good neighbor®. of Cullman; seven grand- Born in Elliott, he was a son CALL ME TODAY FOR children; one great-grand- of the late Bessie Edwards MORE INFORMATION. child; along with many and John McDonald. Ben Griffith Jr, Agent State Farm Agent cousins and extended family The family will receive rel- 2577 Broad Street Extension members. atives and friends at the Sumter, SC 29150 A memorial service will be home, 5130 Pisgah Road, Bus: 803-469-6800 held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday Rembert. in the Bullock Funeral Home Funeral arrangements are Chapel. incomplete and will be an- FRANCES M. GRANT Honorary pallbearers will nounced by Square Deal Fu- be the members of Spring Hill neral Home, 106 McIntosh St., Frances Magazine Grant, Masonic Lodge. Bishopville. 68, departed this life on Mon- The family will receive VICTORIA Y. JUNIOUS day, Oct. 29, 2018, at Palmetto friends from 3 to 4 p.m. on Health Tuomey. Wednesday, one our prior to BROOKLYN, N.Y. — On She was born on May 1, *Up to FDIC insured limits. Annual Percentage Yields as of 10/17/18. Advertised the service, at Bullock Funer- Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, Vic- 1950, in Lee County, a daugh- rates are subject to change at the Bank's discretion. The minimum balance required al Home. toria Young Junious, widow ter of the late James Maga- to earn the stated APY is $500 (rates apply to deposits less than $100,000). A You may go to www.bullock- of Benjamin Tillman Junious, zine Sr. and Maggie L. Robin- penalty may be imposed for withdrawals prior to maturity. funeralhome.com and sign the departed our midst at Four son. 1001287.3 State Farm Bank, F.S.B., Bloomington, IL family’s guest book. Seasons Nursing Home & Re- The family will receive THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018 | B5

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH ality series where nobody TV-14), directed by Brian De on "The Voice" (8 p.m., NBC, LATE NIGHT Controversial Halloween seems to go to school, and Palma. TV-PG) ... The gang liberates Sarah Jessica Parker and costumes loom large on a reading, education and col- • Kidnappers snatch a sen- a prison hospital on "The Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) new post-Roseanne episode lege are dismissed as a fool's ator's daughter on "FBI" (9 Gifted" (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14) ... are booked on "The Late Show of "The Conners" (8 p.m., game or something deeply p.m., CBS, TV-14). Spin proves to be a challenge With Stephen Colbert" (11:35 ABC, TV-PG). unmanly, something for • Kate needs help coping on "The Flash" (8 p.m., CW, p.m., CBS) ... Jimmy Fallon Going overboard for Hal- "girls." with Toby's dark moods on TV-PG) ... Art thieves strike welcomes Tyler Perry, Abbi loween is a tradition on It's rather sad that Mike's "This Is Us" (9 p.m., NBC, TV- on "Lethal Weapon" (9 p.m., Jacobson, Sunny Suljic and many sitcoms. ABC's "Mod- blue-collar dream is con- 14). Fox, TV-PG) ... Dre takes the KISS on "The Tonight Show" ern Family" built annual ex- signed to a nostalgic show, • "Native America" (9 p.m., kids to a haunted house on (11:35 p.m., NBC, r) ... Wendy travagance into its continu- set more than 45 years ago. PBS, TV-PG, check local list- "blackish" (9 p.m., ABC, TV- Williams, Chris Gethard, ing story. But "Modern Fam- • "The "Frontline" (10 p.m., ings) looks at the great na- PG) ... Jefferson questions Sam Esmail and Jon Theo- ily" is a comedy (like most) PBS, check local listings) tions and complex social or- Anissa's discipline on "Black dore visit "Late Night With where families exist in a documentary "The Facebook ganizations that predated Lightning" (9 p.m., CW, TV-14) Seth Meyers" (12:35 a.m., bubble of rather effortless Dilemma" continues to ex- Columbus. ... Lena and Martin argue NBC) ... Ben Howard appears affluence. Phil Dunphy sells amine a social media giant • The squad stumbles over real estate on "Splitting on "The Late Late Show With homes in Los Angeles easily woefully unprepared, and at upon an organ harvesting Up Together" (9:30 p.m., ABC, James Corden" (12:35 a.m., priced in the six figures, so times philosophically op- ring on "NCIS: New Orleans" TV-PG). CBS). why not blow thousands on posed, to efforts to protect (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14). Halloween? users' privacy or monitor • Max throws his first "The Conners" — and bad actors, both foreign and fund-raising gala on "New "Roseanne" before it — was domestic. Amsterdam" (10 p.m., NBC, supposed to be different and • FXX invites viewers to TV-14). Stephen King gives students reflect the concerns of "real" get up early tomorrow for a • Nolan and Talia wonder working people. What both Halloween treat, with a "The if they have the right stuff series did was project Holly- Simpsons: Treehouse of Hor- on "The Rookie" (10 p.m., movie rights to story for $1 wood writers' attitudes about ror" marathon. Every "Tree- ABC, TV-14). the motivations and beliefs house" will air in chronologi- CULT CHOICE PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Horror writer Stephen King of "flyover" country resi- cal order, starting at 8 a.m. is giving a deal to student filmmakers at the Blaenau dents. In a promotion for the and wrapping up 28 episodes • Real aliens in desperate Gwent Film Academy in Wales. new "Conners," Darlene is later at 10 p.m. need kidnap the has-been King sold them the movie rights to a short story, "Sta- seen discussing the holidays TV-themed DVDs available cast (Tim Allen, Sigourney tionary Bike," for $1. in starkly cynical terms. She today include "Murdoch Weaver, Alan Rickman) of a Kevin Phillips, a tutor at the school, tells The Boston suggests that the family blow Mysteries: The Christmas canceled sci-fi TV series in Globe the deal is "great for our students who are fans of his all of its meager savings on Cases." the 1999 media satire "Galaxy writing and a great scoop for the academy." Halloween so that there TONIGHT'S OTHER Quest" (9 p.m., Discovery The story is about a man who begins using a stationary won't be anything left to be HIGHLIGHTS Family). By Grabthar's ham- bike after his doctor tells him to lose weight because of thankful for at Thanksgiving mer, this movie never gets high cholesterol. He gets in shape but begins "having and no gifts to exchange on • A telekinetic misfit old! strange thoughts" about being followed on his daily rides. Christmas. It's meant to be a (Sissy Spacek) strikes back SERIES NOTES Marsha DeFilippo, King's assistant, said the Maine au- joke, but it's drenched in at her high school tormen- thor has a program in which students receive permission condescension. tors (Amy Irving, John Tra- A victim looks very famil- to make a noncommercial film. Set in the early 1970s, "The volta) in the 1976 shocker iar on "NCIS" (8 p.m., CBS, Kids Are Alright" (8:30 p.m., "Carrie" (8:30 p.m., Sundance, TV-14) ... Knockouts continue ABC, TV-PG) strikes a very different tone. 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United States of America, acting by Sumter, SC 29150; that he is Kevin T. Brown OF ESTATES and through its agency, The empowered and directed to appear (SC Bar # 064236), Persons having claim against the Apply in person Gene's Heating & Secretary of Housing and Urban Air, LLC, 4035 Raccoon Rd. Manning on behalf of and represent said [email protected] following estates are required to deliver In Memory Development, Defendants, unless said Defendants, Jason D. Wyman or mail their claims to the indicated Defendant(s). or someone on their behalf, shall (SC Bar # 100271), Personal Representatives, appointed to within thirty (30) days after service [email protected] administer these estates, and to fi le their In Loving Memory Of TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE of a copy hereof as directed, procure John P. Fetner (SC Bar# 77460), claims on Form #371PC with the Probate NAMED: the appointment of Guardian or [email protected] Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. RENTALS YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Guardians ad Litem for said Clark Dawson (SC Bar# 101714), Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or and required to appear and defend Defendants. [email protected] before the date that is eight months after by answering the Complaint in this 100 Executive Center Drive, the date of the fi rst publication of this action, a copy of which is hereby AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Suite 210 Post Notice to Creditors, (unless previously Unfurnished served upon you, and to serve a copy that Kelley Woody, P.O. Box 6432, Office Box 100200(29202) barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), Apartments of your Answer on the subscribers at Columbia, SC 29260 phone (803) Columbia, SC 29210 or such persons shall be forever barred their offices at 3800 Fernandina 787-9678, be and hereby is appointed (803) 744-4444 as to heir claims. All claims are required Road, Suite 110, Columbia, SC 29210, Attorney for any unknown (013957-00742) 10/9/18 A-4673415 to be presented in written statements, Senior Living within thirty (30) days after the Defendants who are, or may be, in 10/23/2018, 10/30/2018, 11/06/2018 indicating the name and the address Apartments service hereof, exclusive of the day the Military Service of the United of the claimant, the basis of the claim, for those 62+ of such service; except that the States of America and as such are the amount claimed, the date when the (Rent based on income) United States of America, if named, entitled to the benefits of the Public Hearing claim will become due, the nature of any Shiloh-Randolph Manor shall have sixty (60) days to answer Servicemember's Civil Relief Act aka uncertainty as to the amount claimed and after the service hereof, exclusive of Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act NOTICE OF SUMTER BOARD the date when due, and a description of 125 W. Bartlette. the day of such service; and if you 775-0575 of 1940, and any amendments OF ZONING APPEALS any security as to the claim. fail to do so, judgment by default will thereto, to represent and protect the PUBLIC HEARING Studio/1 Bedroom be rendered against you for the interest of said Defendants, apartments available relief demanded in the Complaint. Estate:/Janie Sinkler Sims The Sumter City-County Board of #2018ES4300573 EHO AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Zoning Appeals will hold a regularly TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN Personal Representative That a copy of this Order shall be scheduled meeting on Wednesday, YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO Latossha E. Clea forth with served upon said November 14, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Newly remodeled nice 1 br, 1 ba, MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN 1119 Guignard Dr. Defendants by publication in The City Council Chambers located on apt. in Historical Dist. refrig & stove, YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON Sumter, SC 29150 Item, a newspaper of general the Fourth Floor of the Opera House WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) and hardwood floors, C/H/A, downtown circulation published in the County (21 North Main Street, Sumter, South RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS Lakaisha N. Byrne area. No Pets. No Smoking. $400 of Sumter, State of South Carolina, Carolina). The following requests are UNDER SOME LEGAL 2463 McLamb Rd. J.B.McLeod, Sr. mo. + dep. 803-491-5375. once a week for three (3) consecutive scheduled for public hearing: Earthly Sunrise 10-30-1948 DISABILITY: weeks, together with the Summons New Grove, NC 28366 Unfurnished and Notice of Filing of Complaint in BOA-18-17, 256 S. Pike West (City) Earthly Sunset 03-17-2013 YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED the above entitled action. The applicant is requesting Special Estate:/Christopher W. Steele You left precious memories Homes AND NOTIFIED to apply for the Exception approval for a Liquor #2018ES4300588 Death could not steal. appointment of a guardian ad litem Brock & Scott, PLLC Store as required per City Zoning Personal Representative within thirty (30) days after the Tho, it left a heartache 106 Agnes 2BR MH $425 mo 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Ordinance, Article 3, Section I, Amanda D. Peak service of this Summons and Notice That will never heal. +Dep. No pets. Call 803-481-4013 Columbia, SC 29210 General Commercial Zoning District; 10 Conyers St. upon you. If you fail to do so, Rest in peace. Phone 844-856-6646 3.i.4.f. Special Exceptions - Liquor Sumter, SC 29150 application for such appointment Houses for rent 2 & 3 bedrooms Fax 803-454-3451 Stores; Exhibit 3-5, and Article 5, will be made by Attorney for Call 803-773-7789 Attorneys for Plaintiff Section B; 5.b.1 and 5.b.3.m of the Plaintiff. Estate:/Gayle T. Fohner City of Sumter - Zoning & #2018ES4300611 Mobile Home SUMMONS Development Standards Ordinance. BUSINESS YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE Personal Representative Rentals The property is located at 256 S. Pike that Plaintiff will move for an Order Joseph L. Fohner, III IN THE COURT OF West, represented by Tax Map # of Reference or the Court may issue 208 Heritage Dr. SERVICES 229-03-02-004 and is zoned General Scenic Lake a general Order of Reference of this COMMON PLEAS Camden, SC 29020 Commercial (GC). 2 Br/2 ba, No pets, housing action to a Master-in-Equity/Special CIVIL ACTION NO.: Home accepted (1 child). 499-1500 Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the 2018-CP-43-01317 Estate:/Eugene Wells Improvements BOA-18-19, 24 Warren St. (City) /469-6978 betw. 9am-5pm South Carolina Rules of Civil The applicant is requesting Special #2018ES4300602 Procedure. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Personal Representative COUNTY OF SUMTER Exception approval in order to allow H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel American MHP, 2 & 3/BR, lot for the rental of an additional room Melinda Johnson YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup for the existing 3 guest room Bed and 751 Bailey St. paint roofs gutters drywall blown that under the provisions of S.C. LINDA LOUISE ISAAC as PR of the Sumter, SC 29150 ceilings ect. 773-9904 inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300. Estate of STEVE ALLEN SUMPTER, Breakfast Inn to allow for the rental Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective June of a fourth guest room as required 16, 1993, any collateral assignment of Plaintiff, SBC Construction of Sumter vs. per Article 3, Section 3.c.4.c and Estate:/Van L. Hobbs, Sr. rents contained in the referenced Exhibit 3-4 Permitted and #2018ES4300569 Metal /Shingle Roofs• Porches • Mortgage is perfected and Attorney DIONTE LYQUEL WALTERS, REAL Conditional Uses in the Residential Personal Representative for Plaintiff hereby gives notice that Defendant. Concrete & Windows Districts in the City of Sumter Van L. Hobbs, Jr. all rents shall be payable directly to •Water Problems •Tree removal ESTATE Zoning & Development Standards 109 Turkey Point Cir. it by delivery to its undersigned TO: DIONTE LYQUEL WALTERS, Call BURCH 803-720-4129 Ordinance. The property is located Columbia, SC 29223 attorneys from the date of default. THE DEFENDANT, ABOVE-NAMED: at 24 Warren St. represented by Tax Map #228-05-06-003 and zoned In the alternative, Plaintiff will move Estate:/Patricia Lewis Lawn Service Homes for Sale Residential-6 (R-6). before a judge of this Circuit on the YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED #2018ES4300615 10th day after service hereof, or as and required to answer the Personal Representative Gutter cleaning, raking, and fall 3BR/2BA home, all appliances, complaint herein, a copy of which is Documents pertaining to the Calvin K. Hastie, Sr. soon thereafter as counsel may be proposed request(s) are on file in the clean-ups. Call Jacob some furniture, country setting, heard, for an Order enforcing the herewith served upon you, and to 7 E. Hampton Ave. serve a copy of your answer to said Office of the Sumter City-County Sumter, SC 29150 803-236-4678. fenced yard, Manning area. No pets assignment of rents, if any, and Planning Department and are compelling payment of all rents complaint upon the subscriber, at his & no smokers. $300 a month. Call office at 2801 Devine Street, Suite available to be inspected and Mike 803-410-4981 covered by such assignment directly studied by interested citizens. Estate:/Carl P. Rambo to the Plaintiff, which motion is to be 300, Columbia, SC 29205, within #2018ES4300582 Roofing based upon the original Note and thirty (30) days after the service Personal Representative thereof, exclusive of the day of such Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. TRANSPORTATION Mortgage herein and the Complaint Mayor Joyce E. Rambo attached hereto. service, and if you fail to answer the All Types of Roofing & Roofing C/O William A. Buxton complaint within the time aforesaid, PO Box 3220 Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs NOTICE OF SUMTER BOARD LIS PENDENS judgment by default will be rendered OF ZONING APPEALS Sumter, SC 29151 exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley against you for the relief demanded PUBLIC HEARING 803-316-4734. in the complaint. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Estate:/Jim H. Avins an action has been or will be The Sumter City-County Board of #2018ES4300572 Mopeds / ATVs / commenced in this Court upon CHAPPELL, SMITH & ARDEN, P.A. Zoning Appeals will hold a regularly Personal Representative Tree Service Motorcycles complaint of the above-named Mark D. Chappell (1197) scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Jeffrey Avins Plaintiff against the above-named Mark D. Chappell, Jr. (102209) November 14, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the 1574 Lakeview Dr. Defendant(s) for the foreclosure of a John S. DeBerry (1613) City Council Chambers located on Newman's Tree Service Tree 2003 Harley Davidson Road King, Attorneys for the Plaintiff Manning, SC 29102 removal, trimming, topping, view 10,000 miles, like new! $9,500 OBO. certain mortgage of real estate given the Fourth Floor of the Opera House by Mildred C. Brown to First Citizens Post Office Box 12330 (21 North Main Street, Sumter, South enhancement pruning, bobcat Call 803-968-6783 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 Estate:/Vilma J. Horne work stump grinding, Lic & Bank And Trust Company Of South Carolina). The following requests are Carolina dated October 24, 1996 and 803/929-3600 scheduled for public hearing: #2018ES4300587 insured. Call 803-316-0128 recorded on October 29, 1996 in Book Personal Representative SUMMONS 659 at Page 1899, in the Sumter BOA-18-18, 9 Danny Ct. and 2295 Glen Harrell Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, LEGAL Deficiency Judgment Waived County Registry (hereinafter, Danny St. (County) 3606 Galleria Pt. Cir IN THE COURT OF stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, "Mortgage"). Thereafter, the The applicant is requesting 3 Rock Hill, SC 29730 COMMON PLEAS 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. NOTICES Mortgage was transferred to the separate variances from the Sumter DOCKET NO. 2018CP4301443 Plaintiff herein by assignment County - Zoning & Development Estate:/John D. Player A Notch Above Tree Care Full and/or corporate merger. Standards Ordinance: (1) A variance STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA #2018ES4300609 quality service low rates, lic./ins., free from Article 3, Section 3.n.5.a, Lot Legal Notice COUNTY OF SUMTER Personal Representative est BBB accredited 983-9721 The premises covered and affected Requirements in order to reduce the Juanita Player by the said Mortgage and by the lot size from 0.71 acres to 0.44 acres MTGLQ Investors, LP, 1445 Trinity Rd. SUMMONS foreclosure thereof were, at the time for 9 Danny Ct.; (2) a variance from Plaintiff, Lynchburg, SC 29080 of the making thereof and at the time Article 3, Section 3.n.5.b, Yard and v. THE THE PROBATE COURT of the filing of this notice, more Building Setback Requirements to Joshua A. Grubb; Brittany A. Estate:/Vernon R. Geddings CASE NO. 2017ES43454 particularly described in the said reduce the rear setback to 25 ft. from Henline; 1st Choice Contractors a/k/a #2018ES4300565 MERCHANDISE Mortgage and are more commonly the required 50 ft. for 9 Danny Ct.; (3) Miller 1st Choice Contractors, LLC; Personal Representative STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA described as: a variance from Article 4, Section US Bank Trust National Association, Mary Ann Geddings COUNTY OF SUMTER 4.g.2.b.3 in order to increase the as Trustee for Bermuda Investments 507 Mimosa Dr. All that certain piece, parcel and lot maximum number of permitted 2011-1 Trust; Sumter, SC 29150 CARLOS WITHERSPOON, of land, with the dwelling and detached accessory structures for Want to Buy Defendant(s). (013957-00742) Petitioner, improvements thereon, situate, lying 2295 Danny St. The properties are VS. and being in the city and county of located at. 9 Danny Ct. and 2295 Estate:/Michael J. Cipov Used in gd. cond. lawn mwr. storage KATIE MAE GIBSON, TAMALIA Sumter, state of South Carolina, Danny St., zoned Agricultural #2018ES4300614 TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Joshua A. bldg. Call 803-499-3225 WITHERSPOON, ALFRED designated as more recently and Conservation (AC) and represented Personal Representative Grubb: BRADLEY, BOBBY BRADLEY, particularly shown on a plat by by Tax Map #s 210-14-01-025 and Patricia Cipov YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED HARRY LEE BRADLEY, Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated 210-14-01-014. C/O Glenn Givens Garage, Yard & and required to appear and defend Respondsent(s) October 4, 1996, recorded in PB 96 at 107 N. Main St. Estate Sales by answering the Complaint in this page 1412, records of Sumter County. BOA-18-20, 2270 Garrison St. Sumter, SC 29150 foreclosure action on property TO THE RESPONDENT(S) ABOVE Said Lot No. 45 being bounded and (County) located at 209 Lee Street, Sumter, SC 103 N. Pike West. Church fundrais- NAMED: measuring as follows: on the North The applicant is requesting two 29150, being designated in the Estate:/David Lucas er! Sunday - Wednesday, 10 am - 2 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED by Lindley Avenue. said plat, and variances from the Sumter County - County tax records as TMS# #2018ES4300598 and required to answer the Petition measuring thereon 164.89 feet, on Zoning & Development Standards pm. Rain or Shine! 2481002018, of which a copy is Personal Representative herein, a copy of which is herewith the East by Lot No 44, said plat, and Ordinance: (1) a 275 sq. ft. variance herewith served upon you, and to Katie Hamilton served upon you, and to serve a copy measuring thereon 100.00 feet; on from the maximum allowed floor For Sale serve a copy of your Answer on the 350 Harmony Ct. Apt. 14 of your Answer to this Petition upon the South by Lot No. 46, said plat, area for detached accessory or Trade subscribers at their offices, 100 Sumter, SC 29153 the subscriber, at the address shown and measuring thereon 179.89 feet; structures for a 1.12 acre lot as Executive Center Drive, Ste 201, Post below, within thirty (30) days after on the West by Robbins Avenue, said required in Article 4, Section G: Office Box 100200, Columbia, South service hereof, exclusive of the day plat, and measuring thereon 85.21 Accessory Buildings and Uses; Estate:/Donnie L. McKamey Everything Kenmore: up-right Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty of service, ad if you fail to answer th feet; and on the Northwest by the Exhibit 8A: Maximum square footage #2018ES4300607 freezer $200, dryer $150, 2 new (30) days after the service hereof, Petition, judgment by default will be intersection of Robbins Avenue and of residential accessory structures Personal Representative pedestals $125 a piece, washer & exclusive of the day of such service; rendered against you for the relief Lindley Avenue, said plat, and based on gross acreage and (2) a Darrell McKames refrigerator $50 a piece. Call except that the United States of demanded in the Petition. measuring thereon 21.59 feet. Be all variance from Article 4, Section 2050 Pinewood Rd. America, if named, shall have sixty 803-464-1674 dimensions a little more or a little 4.g.2.b.4 to allow a detached garage Sumter, SC 29154 (60) days to answer after the service Calvin K. Hastie less and according to said most to be placed further forward on the hereof, exclusive of the day of such New & used Heat pumps & A/C. The Hastie Law Firm recent plat. This being the property lot than the principal dwelling. The service; and if you fail to do so, Estate:/Evans Porcher Will install/repair, Call 843-992-2364 7 East Hampton Avenue known as 18 Lindley Avenue. property is located at 2270 Garrison judgment by default will be rendered #2018ES4300585 Sumter, SC 29150 St., is zoned Residential-15 (R-15) Personal Representative against you for the relief demanded Evergreen Cemetary, Fountain Tel: 803-774-7776 This being the identical property and represented by Tax Map Shelia Porcher in the Complaint. Garden Three - 2 plots & 2 vaults. conveyed to Vernon L. Brown and #207-10-04-026. 5301 Birds View Ln. Unit B Summons & Mildred C. Brown, as tenants in Alexandria, VA 22312 $8,000 for all. Call 843-607-4887. TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN common with an indestructible right Documents pertaining to the Notice YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) of survivorship, by deed of Aleena R. proposed request(s) are on file in the For Sale: Total gym Paid $350 UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF Estate:/Patrick L. Richburg, Sr. Smart, dated and recorded Office of the Sumter City-County asking $175. Some accessories and AGE AND THE PERSON WITH #2018ES4300608 SUMMONS September 4, 1969 in Deed Book Q-9 Planning Department and are tapes included. Call 803-506-4686 WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES Personal Representative AND NOTICES at Page 53, records of Sumter available to be inspected and leave mess. AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER Patrick L. Richburg, Jr. (Non-Jury) County. Thereafter, the said Vernon studied by interested citizens. SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: 800 Pitts Rd. L. Brown died on December 3, 1980, Sumter, SC 29154 thereby vesting full title in Mildred SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL FORECLOSURE YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED C. Brown. James T. McCain, Chairman OF REAL ESTATE AND NOTIFIED to apply for the Estate:/Douglas R. Cook MORTGAGE Mary Blanding, Clerk TMS No. 205-04-04-019 appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem #2018ES4300578 EMPLOYMENT to represent said minor(s) within Estate Notice Personal Representative IN THE COURT thirty (30) days after the service of Property Address: Sumter County Cynthia L. Dolan OF COMMON PLEAS this Summons upon you. If you fail to 206 Ashley Oaks Dr. 18 Lindley Avenue, do so, application for such Trucking C/A NO.: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Lexington, SC 29072 Opportunities 2018-CP-43-01528 Sumter, SC 29150 appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South OF ESTATES Carolina 10/9/18 Estate:/James L. Deschamps STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF Persons having claim against the #2018ES4300601 Local CDL delivery driver with COUNTY OF SUMTER FILING COMPLAINT following estates are required to deliver Personal Representative Hazmat endorsement. Call NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS or mail their claims to the indicated ABOVE NAMED: Tawana Deschamps 803-607-0388 Bank of New York Mellon Trust TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE Personal Representatives, appointed to 865 Bama Ln. Apt. 5 NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE administer these estates, and to fi le their Company, N.A. as Trustee for that the Summons and Complaint, of Sumter, SC 29150 Truck / Trailer Service Mortgage Assets Management Series claims on Form #371PC with the Probate YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE which the foregoing is a copy of the Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Technician / Welder I Trust, Summons, were filed with the Clerk Estate:/Shirley A. Frank Plaintiff, that the original Complaint, Cover Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or Immediate opening for a general Sheet for Civil Actions and of Court for Sumter County, South before the date that is eight months after Russell v. Carolina on August 7, 2018. #2018ES4300580 service technician to perform Any heirs-at-law or devisees of Certificate of Exemption from ADR the date of the fi rst publication of this general maintenance and PM in the above entitled action was filed Columbia, South Carolina 10/9/18 Notice to Creditors, (unless previously Personal Representative Mildred A. Brown a/k/a Mildred C. Marilyn R. Bolser services. Experience with general Brown, deceased, their heirs, in the Office of the Clerk of Court for barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), Sumter County on August 17, 2018. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE or such persons shall be forever barred 3055 Aaron Rd. repair, brakes, lights along with Personal Representatives, INTERVENTION Dalzell, SC 29040 welding/fabricating experience Administrators, Successors and as to heir claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements, preferred. Benefit package in- Assigns, and all other persons or ORDER APPOINTING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT entities entitled to claim through GUARDIAN AD LITEM indicating the name and the address Estate:/Joseph C. Albright cludes medical, dental, life, pre- pursuant to the South Carolina of the claimant, the basis of the claim, #2018ES4300592 them; all unknown persons or AND APPOINTMENT Supreme Court Administrative scription and 401K plan. Compa- the amount claimed, the date when the Personal Representative entities with any right, title, estate, OF ATTORNEY Order 2011-05-02-01, you may have a ny supplied uniforms, paid vaca- claim will become due, the nature of any Maureen Albright interest in or lien upon the real right to Foreclosure Intervention. To tions, paid holidays and accrued uncertainty as to the amount claimed and 6585 Daniel Taylor Ln. estate described in the complaint It appearing to the satisfaction of the be considered for any available PTO time. Salary based on herein; also any persons who may be the date when due, and a description of Rembert, SC 29128 Court, upon reading the filed Foreclosure Intervention, you may any security as to the claim. experience and $1,000.00 sign-on in the military service of the United Petition for Appointment of Kelley communicate with and otherwise bonus. Applicants can apply in States of America, being a class Woody, Esquire as Guardian ad deal with the Plaintiff through its Estate:/James W. Demore designated as Richard Roe; and any Estate:/Sam Ramsey, Jr. #2018ES4300570 person at Freehold Cartage 132 Litem for unknown minors, and law firm, Rogers Townsend and #2018ES4300590 unknown minors, incompetent or persons who may be under a Thomas, PC. Rogers Townsend and Personal Representative Myrtle Beach Hwy Sumter, SC Personal Representative imprisoned person, or persons under disability, and it appearing that Thomas, PC represents the Plaintiff Carolyn Demore 29153 or call 803-773-2611ext 25. Brenda D. Ramsey a disability being a class designated Kelley Woody, Esquire has in this action. Our law firm does not 1740 Mossberg Dr. Resumes can be e-mailed to 50th St. NE as John Doe; Robert W. Carlisle Sr.; consented to said appointment. represent you. Under our ethical Sumter, SC 29150 Washington DC, 20019 [email protected]. William A. Carlisle Jr.; Lynn C. rules, we are prohibited from giving Hourly rate commensurate with Charpentier; Brenda C. Eaton; The FURTHER upon reading the filed you any legal advice. You must Estate:/Herbert James, Sr. Estate:/Jennie W. Cook experience. Petition for Appointment of Kelley submit any requests for Foreclosure #2018ES4300603 #2018ES4300574 Woody, Esquire as Attorney for any Intervention consideration within 30 Personal Representative Personal Representative unknown Defendants who may be in days from the date you are served Help Wanted Farincee James Cynthia L. Dolan the Military Service of the United with this Notice. 1231 Spruce Ln. 206 Ashley Oaks Dr. Full-Time States of America, and may be, as Sumter, SC 29153 Lexington, SC 29072 such, entitled to the benefits of the IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR Servicemember's Civil Relief Act, VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO Estate:/Richard Ross Misner Newman's Tree Service and any amendments thereto, and it PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE Estate:/Paul F. Teller #2018ES4300539 #2018ES4300586 Now hiring tree workers, climbers, appearing that Kelley Woody, INTERVENTION, THE Personal Representative Personal Representative bucket truck operators, and Esquire has consented to act for and FORECLOSURE ACTION MAY Yvette Ross Anne S. Conder groundsmen. Driver's license and represent said Defendants, it is PROCEED. C/O Timothy Griffin C/O Anne S. Conder 260 W. Wesmark Blvd. experience is required. PO Box 1501 803-316-0128 ORDERED that Kelley Woody, P.O. Robert P. Davis Rogers Townsend Sumter, SC 29150 Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260 phone and Thomas, Camden, SC 29021 Nesbitt Transportation is now (803) 787-9678, be and hereby is PC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Estate:/Eddie J. Bradley hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be appointed Guardian ad Litem on Robert P. Davis (SC Bar #74030), #2018ES4300584 Estate:/Archie Montgomery behalf of all unknown minors and all [email protected] Personal Representative #2018ES4300612 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs unknown persons who may be under Andrew W. Montgomery Joyce B. Watts Personal Representative experience. Home nights and week- a disability, all of whom may have or (SC Bar #79893), C/O Dwight C. Moore Rose Robinson ends. Also hiring diesel mechanics. claim to have some interest or claim [email protected] PO Box 1229 112 Glenshannon Dr. Call 843-621-0943 or 843-659-8254 to the real property commonly John J. Hearn (SC Bar # 6635), Sumter, SC 29151 Columbia, SC 2223