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WWW.NEWSANDPRESS.NET Candidates quick to file in Darlington mayor’s race

By Samantha Lyles hope to secure the trust of the Staff Writer citizens and bridge those gaps [email protected] that keep us from making a bet- The filing period for Nov. 5 ter Darlington,” says Bruce. elections opened last Thursday, “We need to see one Darlington and two candidates promptly and move the city forward in a filled out their paperwork, paid positive direction.” the $355 filing fee, and set out Darlington businessman to challenge incumbent Mayor Curtis Boyd filed just past noon Gloria C. Hines. on Thursday, moments after Darlington City Council the filing period opened. member and Mayor Pro Tem Boyd's unofficial campaign for Carolyn Bruce filed on Friday mayor began in October 2018; morning. Bruce says her cam- in the interim, numerous signs paign will focus on healing racial and economic divides and vehicle wraps have kept his and bringing citizens together face and campaign slogan to work for a brighter future. (“Some things are worth fight- “Being on City Council for ing for”) in the public eye. the last four years, I feel that “(I'm running) to make a dif- there is a divide in the city. ference,” says Boyd. There seems to be some dis- Darlington citizen Curtis Boyd (with City of Darlington Darlington City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Bruce trust among the citizens, so I CANDIDATES ON 3A Clerk/Treasurer Gloria Pridgen) files for mayor. files for mayor. PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA LYLES Local governments Intern learns what makes a city run

By Samantha Lyles put accent on progress Staff Writer [email protected] By Bobby Bryant county school district. Editor Some of the highlights: Before heading off to [email protected] -- Darlington’s southwest study political science at Clemson University in the Lamar’s water problems are water and sewer project has been completed, Mayor Gloria fall, 18-year-old Will “much, much better.” Johnson decided to get Hines reported. This should Darlington County students’ some first-hand, real-world preliminary test scores seem to help relieve some of the city’s experience. Since he aims be rising. flooding problems after storms to run for political office And Darlington’s new Sonic hit, city officials have said. And someday, Johnson felt that Drive-In should be finished by the Sonic being built off U.S. 52 learning what it takes to late August. near McDonald’s and the rem- keep the gears turning in Those are among the take- nants of what was a Huddle day to day city operations aways from a quarterly confer- House restaurant should be would help him become a ence of all the county’s govern- completed by the end of more effective and ing councils and boards, held August, she said. informed public servant. last week at Sara’s Porch “Sonic is coming,” Hines “That's why I'm up here, restaurant in Darlington. said. “ . . . We are lucky to have to try and figure out what I The July 29 conference, it.” An opening date for the want to do. My end goal is hosted this time by Darlington Sonic hasn’t been announced to run for public office, County Council, avoided any by Sonic corporate officials. whether it's local, state or public debates, instead offering The company has not even offi- federal,” says Johnson. a chorus of updates on projects cially announced that it’s build- Johnson graduated from Darlington High School in involving Darlington, ing a restaurant here. June, and his time playing Hartsville, Lamar, Society Hill, varsity tennis, serving on county government and the CONFERENCE ON 3A student government and working with a variety of civic service clubs prepared him for the workload and Will Johnson, City of Darlington summer intern. PHOTO BY SAMANTHA LYLES variety of tasks involved in a summer internship. While extra time on cut-off day, or have to understand what peo- drains, city workers sweat floating from assignment to defendants behave ignobly at ple go through on a daily every day for their pay. During assignment, Johnson has court, Johnson says patience basis. That's everybody from his internship, Johnson has learned about the duties, and compassion are key. department heads to workers expended some physical staff, and operations of the “I've learned a lot about on the street to people trying effort, too -- sweeping streets, police and fire departments, customer service,” says to pay their bills,” says painting curbs, washing fire codes enforcement, recre- Johnson. “My grandmother Johnson. “Capt. Kim Nelson trucks -- which gave him a ation, streets and sanitation, owns Clifton's Car Stereo in (DPD) told me, when I new appreciation for those water and sewer, municipal Hartsville and I've worked up worked with her, never to who work so hard to make the court, and city administra- there, so I had some back- look down on anyone and city look better. tion. He also observes that most ground on how to talk to peo- always treat them with He says that one common- people outside city govern- ple – what to say and what not respect.” ality among all these depart- ment might assume that ments is a commitment to to say.” Aside from the valuable departments work very inde- helping citizens who ask for He adds that this attitude soft skills needed to navigate pendently of each other, but help, even when those citi- was reinforced during his prickly people, Johnson also he's found that to be untrue. zens are less than cordial. intern hours with the got a sense of how much hard Johnson noticed that city When callers phone the street Darlington Police Department physical work city employees employees often call each department, irate because and city administration. do every day. From picking up other to help solve problems, their trash wasn't picked up, “Howard (Garland, city garbage, yard waste, and or for advice and support. Darlington County school board member Richard Brewer, left, with or water customers request manager) told me that in storm debris to cutting grass Hartsville city manager Natalie Zeigler. PHOTO BY BOBBY BRYANT order to govern a city, you and clearing clogged storm INTERN ON 3A Stellar readers help library unveil Cowick trial ‘Darlington Discovery Dome’ delayed until next By Samantha Lyles themed show. Obtained with Staff Writer support from the Sonoco [email protected] Foundation, the planetarium year, officials say Kids who excelled in the will provide an immersive Darlington County Library educational experience The death-penalty trial of awaiting trial in the killings of System's summer reading pro- designed to fire the imagina- Cephas Cowick, which had a Darlington woman and her been scheduled to begin this gram helped the library tions of future scientists and 9-year-old granddaughter. launch its latest educational explorers. Best of all, the plan- month at the Darlington County Courthouse, has been Cowick’s wife, Katherine program and cut the ribbon etarium is conveniently locat- pushed back until sometime Baucom-Cowick, also remains on a new portable planetari- ed and show admissions will next year, the county Clerk of um, dubbed the Darlington be free. jailed on two murder charges Discovery Dome. Court’s office says. in the case, but she will be “Not everybody has the The trial had been set to On Friday, Aug. 2, the transportation or the tried separately. Her trial date Darlington Library unveiled begin the week of Aug. 19, resources to go to the plane- remains unclear. the 18-foot StarLab inflatable and three weeks of court time dome and welcomed two out- tarium (at Francis Marion had been set aside for what The victims, Denise standing readers and their University) ... so we worked was to be Darlington County’s Couplin, 52, and her grand- with the Sonoco Foundation first death-penalty trial in at families inside for a preview daughter, Deziyah Davis, were of the space exploration- to bring the planetarium least 10 years or more. experience to Darlington But the trial has been “con- shot to death at their home off County,” said Jimmie Epling, tinued” and will be resched- Bobo Newsome Highway in Darlington County Library uled sometime next year, July 2016. according to the Clerk of System director. Couplin’s car was stolen; it Court’s office. Cowick has been jailed later was found burned. 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OP-ED You see it, you own it, Part II

By Tom Poland tured and fragmented. team working on the litter Ken is a man on a mission. deposit on single-use plastic groundswell of indignation. Volunteers picking up litter project. He believes education and law and aluminum containers “Any place I go,” said Ken, “if I Part I approached litter as a have proven ineffective at Emily Oakman, director of enforcement need to step it up. must be well thought out,” said bring up litter, blood pressures problem that you own if you meeting the challenge. I meet Outreach and Education for Some people, he says, have Ken, “so as not to disrupt recy- go up and everyone has a story see it. people who have picked up lit- the Forestry Association of expressed interest in looking at cling efforts in place by the but very few take action. To That’s what Ken Leach and ter for 10 to 15 years and they South Carolina, is volunteer- technology for surveillance counties. Retail outlets would paraphrase a quote from the his anti-litter brigade do in say, ‘No more, it just doesn’t ing time with this project. and prosecution of litter cases. probably not support it if it classic movie, ‘Network,’ we Greenwood. They police the get any better.’ ” Steve Ward, a litter enforce- “To be successful in clean- placed administrative burdens should be ‘mad as hell and roads. Ken, like me, travels ment officer from the S.C. ing up the roadways we will on them.” we’re not going to take it any- It’s nice to think of how “Georgialina” a lot. “If you Department of Natural have to use paid crews,” said One of Ken’s ideas address- more.’ We need to increase the clean our roadways would be if drive through neighboring Resources, attended a South Ken. es a prime source of roadside we ordinary citizens all picked pressure on legislators and up litter, but it’s not that easy Georgia,” said Ken, “you can Carolina Tree Farm meeting He talked to a public works litter: convenience stores and hold them accountable to get in reality. Walking a busy high- see a difference in the roadside and presented litter concerns, supervisor who estimated he take-out businesses (fast food something done. We need a way is dangerous, and folks litter. While unconfirmed, I successes, and stories about could get a crew of two for franchises). “We could consid- greater sense of urgency.” throw stuff out faster than you understand they pay crews to tracking down litterers. about $90,999 to $100,000, er a tax or fee on each foam, He’s right. Wouldn’t things can pick it up. Stuff blows out pick up litter. As you travel Sarah Lyles with Palmetto benefits and all. Add a truck plastic, or aluminum contain- be so much simpler and more of pickup truck beds as well. It through other states, you see Pride also attended this meet- and supplies and you could er. Money would be paid to the beautiful if people just threw keeps coming and we badly more use of inmates for road- ing. Ken shared the good news have a crew for about county to fund paid litter their trash into a trashcan in need a solution. side maintenance. Why can’t that Greenwood County $150,000. That shouldn’t be cleanup, employees or contrac- the first place. Ken says the public has no we?” Council has approved and is in insurmountable. tors.” Are we that lazy, that sorry? idea how ineffective the litter Good question. Meanwhile the process of hiring a litter Some states enacted bottle Ken believes and so do I that Yes. We scatter the proof along control system is. “It is frac- in Greenwood, Ken has a solid coordinator. laws. “Bottle laws that place a the public needs to raise a highways and waterways.

OP-ED Living on the West End: Just musing

By Bill Shepard to work. Does that line sound America is facing! changed many times over, der if anyone reading this familiar? Yes, I have seen a lot of since I first arrived. On the remembers that song? A few The sad part of the song I’m at it again – reminiscing There were no stimulus change since those early times sprawling old mill village lines go like this: was when Grandfather died, about my Good Ol’ Days. payouts in those days, no and, by the grace of God, have where I grew up, you could and the old clock stopped, The mind is kind in that it checks mailed out to those adjusted to them all. That is have counted the people that Grandfather’s clock was never to go again. I suppose I allows us to blot out our bad who were idle. A man facing how I have become a senior owned a radio on your fingers too tall for the shelf, so it thought of the old bandmaster memories and hold on to the hard times had to face them citizen! Someone said a senior and had some left. stood 90 years on the floor. as the Grandfather in the good ones. So here I go again alone. Those were the days citizen is one who has been Cars on the village were It was taller by half than song. down that path of Usta Be. when wild rabbit meat tasted able to adjust to the ever- even more scarce, and you the old man himself, and it Well, I’ve really gone a Come along, if you can; it just as good in August as it did in changing complexities of life. could have counted them all weighed not a penny-weight ways down memory lane. I might be that we’ll travel November, and squirrels hid You can figure that out for on just one hand. more. think I’ll stop now and see if I some common ground. in the woods instead of play- yourself. There were no telephones It went Tick-Tock, Tick- can find my way back. See you There really isn’t much left ing in our front yards. I don’t claim to be a smart on the village; only a few were Tock. next time! of the world in which I made The Dust Bowl in the 1930s person or one that has the anywhere. How did we sur- my first appearance. The brought some relief, as the answers to all that is wrong in vive without them? Today, winds of change have blown cattle that would have starved America. I do know that you see folk in stores, walk- much of it away. At the time of for lack of food were slaugh- where there is a lack of unity, ing down the street, driving which I write, America tered and processed into whether it be in a family, in a autos, all with a telephone The News & Press 117 S. Main St., Darlington, SC 29532 (indeed, the world) was still canned beef. The beef and church congregation or in to their ears and talking trying to free itself from the plain flour were distributed government, and whether it anywhere in the world. Phone (843) 393-3811 Fax (843) 393-6811 aftermath of World War I. among the WPA workers as be at the state, local or nation- Just think, I was old There were long breadlines pay for their work. al level, there is a weakness enough to be in the Army STAFF and old soldiers camped out in The nickel for a can of that is detrimental to survival! before I talked on a tele- General Manager: Morrey Thomas [email protected] Washington, seeking help Calumet Baking Powder, Yes, the world has changed phone! The house where I Editor: Bobby Bryant [email protected] from the government. Empty needed to make the plain many times, since I first lived had no running water Staff Writer: Samantha Lyles [email protected] promises were about all they flour rise, was hard to get and arrived. I have seen Nazism, and no electricity. Design: Rachel Howell [email protected] Advertising: Stephan Drew [email protected] got. some did without. Fatback When night came, light fascism and communism rise Customer Service: [email protected] Warren Harding was presi- meat sold for 2 cents a pound and fall and our own was furnished by an oil- dent and the world’s economy and some folk felt lucky to get Democratic form of govern- burning lamp and the light- lay in ruins. By the time I was it. ment stagger from attacks ning bugs that entered the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR old enough to remember No, there were no free made by those who would house through the air-con- We encourage letters to the editor on any subject. Please include your name, location and phone number for verification. things, Herbert Hoover had rides; if a man didn’t work, destroy it. ditioning system, which Mail to P.O. Box 513 Darlington SC 29540 become president and a bad then he and his family suf- It is not uncommon to hear was every window in the house being raised. or e-mail [email protected]. condition had grown worse. fered. some suggest that parts of our Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinions of the News I walked to St. John The Depression was bark- Those were the days that Constitution should be and Press, and content may be edited prior to printing. Letters ing at the heels of America, folk like myself look back at changed. Even the blessed old School, over a mile away, containing overtly malicious comments or personal attacks and no one seemed to know and call them “Good Ol’ Bible that has guided this so on rainy days I didn’t on your fellow citizens will not be printed. what to do about it. An angry Days.” Indeed, it took a world nation through many troubled have to go. I liked rainy nation blamed the war to get us out of those ter- waters is being questioned as days. The things I liked best at school were Recess and SUBSCRIPTIONS Republicans for the mess and rible times. One could wonder never before. In-state subscriptions: One year $30 Dismissal. Well, I did enjoy easily elected Roosevelt as if that is what lies ahead for Well, I don’t claim to be a Out-of-state subscriptions: One year $40. president. The year was 1935. our present world. prophet, but there is one thing Chapel time each morning. Sorry, but we cannot give refunds for canceled subscriptions. I was 13 and remember well I’m not suggesting that we I can predict. There is more I liked to hear the old some of the programs that are in need of another war; we change ahead, and it will be bandmaster, Angus Gainey, PRESS RELEASE AND EVENT SUBMISSIONS were enacted in an effort to have seen enough wars! We left to others to write about it. play his violin. One of his favorite songs and mine too All press releases are welcome and will be considered, bring relief to a hurting peo- are in need of some great Right now, I’ll just go on mus- but the News & Press reserves the right was about Grandfather’s ple. American statesmen, who are ing to myself about my Good to edit as necessary for space or other requirements. There were programs willing to put “love of coun- Ol’ Days; the times and Clock. When it came to the Please contact us by phone at (843) 393-3811, by fax at known as WPA, NRA, PWA, try” and “concern for future changes that I have experi- line, “Tick-Tock,” he would (843) 393-6811 or by e-mail at [email protected] CCC and others and all were generations of Americans,” to enced. have the boys sing “Tick” with your Darlington area news. efforts to put the nation back arise to the challenges that Like I said, the world has and the girls, “Tock.” I won- NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 | PAGE 3A No arrests Internet safety tips for students

The classrooms of yester- stant contact with their peers, in robbery of teen year are distant memories. which can be troublesome for Gone are chalkboards, which students who want to get away have made way for smart- when they get home at night. delivering pizzas boards. Even textbooks are These reasons and more are slowly being phased out in def- motivation enough to encour- erence to online curriculums. age students to practice good Hartsville police say no to rob him. Modern classrooms are outfit- digital citizenship and follow arrests have been made in He fought back, police ted with digital devices that these safety tips when online. the July 28 armed robbery said, and one of the attack- connect students to the inter- • Exercise caution with pho- of a 19-year-old who was ers shot him in the leg. net. Each of these changes tos and videos posted online. delivering pizzas. might surprise parents who These images, even when post- The victim, who has not Police immediately began a search of the area, but as haven’t stepped foot inside a ed harmlessly, can weigh on a been identified, was making classroom in decades. student’s reputation. They may a delivery on Washington of last week had made no A 2017 report from even impact acceptance to Street when two men tried arrests. Common Sense Media said that schools or career opportunities children up to age eight spend in the future. Always think an average of two hours and 19 before posting, as content minutes every day on screen remains in cyberspace indefi- media. Children between the nitely. And remember, many ages of eight and 12 spend an schools screen for inappropri- average of four hours and 36 ate content. Sending harassing minutes on screens. Much of or inappropriate material to that time is spent online. others may result in discipli- The internet can be a useful nary action. aware that not everyone on the addresses, and other personal tool for students, who can go • Recognize the threat internet is an upstanding citi- information. online when working on school posed by online predators. The zen. • Stop cyberbullying before reports. Some students even Crimes Against Children • Keep personal information it starts. Students can be edu- communicate online with their Research Center says one in private at all times. The service cated about the correct way to teachers, while others play five teenagers in the United eMarketer says that 75 percent use the internet and how to interactive learning games that States who regularly uses the of children are willing to share report cyberbullying. Students can supplement lessons taught internet has received unwanted personal information online also can take pledges to never in the classroom. sexual solicitations through the about themselves and their make others feel uncomfort- But the internet also puts web. In addition, 25 percent families in exchange for goods able online. students at risk of falling victim have been exposed to unwant- and services. Students need to Online safety is a growing to online predators. The inter- ed pornographic material be better educated about pro- concern for students, but there net also keeps students in con- online. Students need to be tecting their passwords, ages, are ways to keep kids safe.

A driver was killed last week 31, the Highway Patrol told local in a two-vehicle crash on the news media. The incident took Timmonsville Highway in place about 5:30 p.m. near Misty Timmonsville Darlington County, officials said. Lane. The victim, whose name was not yet released, was driving a The victim was taken to Highway crash kills 1 1999 Mercury that crossed the McLeod Regional Medical centerline and hit a truck on July Center.

Conference Mayor Gloria Hines Continued from 1A

staff to identify and secure -- Early word is that prelimi- nary test scores for public- Candidates further funding. school students in Darlington Continued from 1A “We can't just stop with County are improving over pre- southwest Darlington, vious years, county Education “Everybody uses the word because the water problem Superintendent Tim Newman ‘change,’ but I think we need affects the whole city,” said more of a movement for- told the assembly. Bruce. ward. ... Things need to He said he’s encouraged, progress forward and not Boyd also voiced support even though official results backward, and we've not for investigating new financ- aren’t yet available. been seeing that.” ing and funding methods to “We’re excited” about the On the campaign trail, build up the downtown area upcoming school year, Bruce plans to push greater and remove blight proper- Newman said. community involvement, ties. Specifically, Boyd said “We’ve got a lot of things going on.” more citizen participation, the city's elected govern- -- Lamar is dealing with its and improved transparency. ment could do a much better water and sewer system prob- She says that, if elected, she job of partnering with local would hold quarterly “state lems, Town Council member business and industry to of the city” meetings where Inez Lee reported. “The water residents can discuss prob- accomplish these mutually situation has gotten better,” lems and brainstorm solu- beneficial goals. she said. Darlington County school board members Jamie Morphis, left, and Wanda Hassler, right. PHOTO BY tions with their elected rep- In other races, Darlington “It’s all better – much, BOBBY BRYANT resentatives. City Council member Bryant much better.” Boyd says he plans to talk Gardner filed for re-election She noted that a new ele- being built in Darlington ence on the past session of the Darlington County. about ways to clean up our to his at-large seat. As of mentary school is being built County. Legislature, and he noted that There are still areas in the streets, sewers, and storm Monday, Aug. 5, only one for the Lamar area – one of -- State Rep. Robert “infrastructure” issues are still county where you can’t get a drains. He also wants to other candidate, Winfred three new schools that are Williams briefed the confer- a problem for some parts of cellphone signal, he said. encourage citizens to take Herrington, has filed for an pride in their homes and at-large Darlington City businesses and keep them in good shape – which, he says, Council seat. Bruce says she would make the city more plans to also file for re-elec- appealing to potential new tion to her council seat at a businesses and residents. later date. “To bring more business, Mayor Gloria Hines has we're going to have to bring filed for re-election, but more people back in,” says opted to discuss her cam- Boyd. “Our population is paign and goals at a later decreasing, so we'll work to time. bring that back up and bring in the younger generation In Society Hill, two candi- that's going to spend money, dates have filed for Town live here, and support Council seats. On Aug. 1, Darlington.” Charles W. “Chuck” Baker Both candidates cited and Jimmy Scott Dixon both persistent stormwater and paid the $209 filing fee and flooding issues and econom- officially became candi- ic development as priorities. dates. Bruce said that although the The filing period for city's infrastructure financ- Darlington County elections ing is currently “maxed out” to repair and improve these ends Aug. 15 at noon. For problems in the southwest more information, contact Darlington area, she pledged Darlington County Elections to research viable financing and Registrations at 843- methods and work with city 398-4900.

Darlington County's legisla- Intern tive delegation to learn about Continued from 1A their experiences with public service. “If you're working in the But, he notes, he already water department, you (left to right) Darlington County Library System director Jimmie Epling, Library System Board of Directors member Gene Norwood, top sum- got some sage advice from wouldn't think that you mer readers Claire Nicholson and Aeva Hine, and Sharman Poplava of the Sonoco Foundation. PHOTO BY SAMANTHA LYLES would need the police or fire Frank Willis, Darlington department, but they call County Economic into their classes. StarLab is a reading program centered the highest reading level each other every day. Development executive direc- Discovery Dome professional-grade planetari- around space. would be the first to experi- “It's like a huge family at tor and former City of Continued from 1A um system equipped with a To dovetail with this, ence a StarLab show. the city. Every worker knows Florence mayor. projection and sound system library staff began work To learn how you can bring to deliver educational and months ago exploring how to every other worker by name. “He told me to persevere, The portable planetarium the planetarium experience to ... Everybody knows every- will be used for programs at entertaining astronomy pro- obtain this educational tool. to keep things simple, and try your school or organization, one's extension number by local public libraries, and grams about our solar system By teaming with the heart,” Johnson says. to always be honest with peo- Epling says it will also be avail- and universe. Sonoco Foundation, the contact Jimmie Epling at 843- Before his summer with ple,” Johnson says. “Do those able for loan to schools and In honor of the 50th library obtained the StarLab at 944-8353 or email the city ends, Johnson hopes things, and you'll go pretty organizations wishing to anniversary of the first moon the beginning of July and jimmie.epling@darlington- to meet with members of far.” incorporate space education landing, this year’s summer decided that kids who attained lib.org for details. QUOTE

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Floyd Driggers Magnolia Cemetery in in her love for God and a Nytronics. Living on Pur Pose Darlington. heart to testify to others She enjoyed reading, DARLINGTON -- Floyd She was born March 31, about the importance of hav- Edward Driggers, 68, died 1918, in Darlington. ing a relationship with Jesus doing yardwork and tending Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was the daughter of Christ. to her flower gardens. Mr. Driggers was born in the late Ella Lou Lambert Mrs. Davis was a very spe- Eula Lee was a member of The beauty of Bennettsville on Dec. 28, Hatchell and David Melvin cial friend to many who 1950, son of the late Floyd Hatchell. would often call on her to Newman Swamp United Driggers and the late Hazel She was a resident at pray for them. She said she Methodist Church. a clear conscience (Jack) Rogers. He made a liv- Oakhaven Nursing Home. did not have much to offer ing working in the technology Mrs. Davis was raised in financially, but she could Surviving are her children, field, and enjoyed playing Darlington Pentecostal always pray. She is now Joseph F. (Maxine) Hudson By Bill Holland golf. Holiness Church where her rejoicing with her Heavenly of Florence, Robert L. (Joy) He is survived by his sons, parents were charter mem- Father. In every sense, we can say Joey (Mandy) Driggers of bers and she later became a Memorials may be made to Hudson of Stanley, N.C., that our conscience is much Lamar, Bobby (Cayci) charter member of Vision the West End Heritage Corp. Helen (Roy) Sealy of more important than we think. Driggers of Darlington, three Assembly in Darlington. c/o Peggy Sheffield, 108 In fact, one of the challenges Fairmont, N.C., Carolyn grandchildren, Maggie, She gave her life to Jesus Columbian St. Darlington, SC within our human develop- Robbie and Reese Driggers, a at the age of 9. 29532. (C.B.) Mathis of Summerton, ment is that we are seldom sister, Deborah (Charles) Her father died when she A guestbook is available Patsy (Thomas) Frick of Little taught to consider our con- Williams of Texas and half- was 3 months old during the online at science at all. I want to inten- siblings, Kevin Driggers, flu epidemic of 1918. belkfuneralhome.com. Mountain, and Jerry T. tionally make a big deal about Duwayne Driggers, Della When Meres turned 14, (Jean) Hudson of Lamar; 17 our conscience because I con- sider it to be one of our highest Doran, Ronald Driggers and she began working at the Eula Lee Hudson grandchildren, four step- Steven Driggers, all of North Darlington Cotton Mill to treasures. Dakota. help her mother provide for LAMAR – Vivian “Eula grandchildren and several How so? We’ve all seen the Per Mr. Driggers’ wishes, their family, until the child Lee” Huggins Hudson, 97, great-grandchildren; brother, cartoons that portray the per- son trying to decide if they he is being cremated and will labor laws were enacted. passed away Friday, Aug. 2, James Thomas Huggins. have no visitation or service. She was married to J.C. 2019, in Summerton. should be bad or good along deepest part of who we are. I A guestbook is available Davis of Darlington and they F u n e r a l She was preceded in death with the angel sitting on one personally believe the mind is the ultimate control center but online at www.belkfuneral- had two daughters, Marion services will by her husband, Joseph shoulder and the devil on the home.com. Davis Leaird and Eva Lou be held at 2 other. Actually, this scenario the conscience can influence Hudson; sister, Doris Parnell; Davis Lane. p . m . represents each of us and the and persuade our decisions. Meres Evelyn She returned to school and We d n e s d a y, brother, Mason D. Huggins; inner turmoil of trying to Let us not forget the individ- choose which path to take ual who has invited Christ into Hatchell Davis received her high school Aug. 7, at and sisters-in-law, Lou diploma in 1972. She retired N e w m a n exposes the war between rebel- their life also has God’s pres- DARLINGTON – Meres from Dixie Cup. Swamp United Huggins, Elaine Huggins; and lious temptations and the ence as the most important Evelyn Hatchell Davis, 101, Mrs. Davis is survived by M e t h o d i s t brother-in-law, Elvis Parnell. awareness of doing what is influence to help manage and right. control. passed away Thursday, Aug. two granddaughters, Debbie Church with burial at Memorials may be made to 1, 2019. Leaird Clark and Charlene Newman Swamp Cemetery. What is rarely clarified in Again, the best-case sce- Services were Cole Floyd, seven grandchil- The family received Newman Swamp United this popular presentation is nario is when a person allows their conscience to be con- in the chapel dren, Robin (Mike) Belk, Josh friends Tuesday at Belk Methodist Church, 937 how the angel represents God’s at Belk Oakley, Faith Munoz, Andy Funeral Home in Lamar. perfect truth and though every- trolled through the Lord. Windhamtown Road, Lamar, Funeral Home Clark, David Clark, Russell Born Oct. 26, 1921, Eula one can have a basic compre- I remember watching an on Saturday, Street Jr. and Cody Cole; spe- Lee was the daughter of the SC 29069. hension of right and wrong, it interview years ago and the is difficult to understand God’s person was asked to talk about Aug. 3, with cial nieces, Lisa Campbell and late Mason Dupree Huggins A guestbook is available v i s i t a t i o n Page Chestnut, and nephew, Sr. and Elizabeth Stokes voice especially if an individual their faith and to give their per- prior to the Johnny Campbell. Huggins. online at has not personally accepted sonal interpretation of sin. service. Burial was at She leaves behind a legacy She retired from belkfuneralhome.com. Christ into his or her life as They replied, “Being out of line Lord and Savior. with my values.” In this light, we comprehend This is hardly a solid answer theologically because right and Park, 630 South 6th St. 843-393-8555. ship service, 9 a.m. church that everyone’s conscience is CHur CH neWs directly associated with their wrong are not based on human Devotional service by Rev. St. Catherine's school service, 10 a.m. morn- Please send your church spirit. Some have a value sys- values. J.D. Blue and the Second Episcopal Church news and photos to: ing worship. tem that is based on emotions It’s true that following our Baptist Church family of 3123 W. Palmetto St., [email protected] and philosophy while others conscience is trustworthy when Florence. Worship Time: 11 Hartsville. it obeys God’s desires, however, Cherry Grove Covenant follow and embrace where God School supplies available. a.m. (4th Sunday 8:30 a.m.) this answer was referring to the holding revival Baptist Church guides. 843-409-5241. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. act of someone's conscience Cherry Grove Missionary Covenant Baptist Church, As pain sensors tell our Phone: 843-601-3672. being violated or compro- Baptist Church, 552 East Billy Mechanicsville 628 Pocket Road, announces brain that something is wrong mised. Sin has everything to do Farrow Highway in Baptist Church Lawson Grove in our body, the conscience also hours: Sunday: 10 a.m. with us choosing our own will Darlington, is having its 2364 Cashua Ferry Rd., Baptist Church works with the Holy Spirit as a Sunday school, 11 a.m. security system that reminds over God’s will. annual revival Aug. 12-15 at Darlington. 843-393-1029. 3585 Lawson Grove Rd., Spoken Word Service. God’s children when they have In a fallen world that is filled 7 nightly. Guest pastor is Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-Sunday Hartsville. Sunday - Church sinned and warns them if they with distractions, we realize Cecil L. Bromell of School; 10:30 a.m.-Worship School at 9:45 a.m. and Wednesday: 6 p.m. Bible are even contemplating about that a clear conscience is asso- Macedonia Missionary Service Worship Service at 10:45 Study. being bad. ciated with spiritual peace and Baptist of Darlington. 4 p.m.-Prayer Closet; 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. Prayer 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship p.m. Bible study 7 p.m. Mt. Zion Tabernacle Obeying God is the beauty contentment. Services Ministries of a clear conscience. Carl Jung is quoted as say- Church plans event Black Creek Monday: Monday Night I have often mentioned how ing, “Through pride, we are on prostate health Baptist Church Mt. Zion Tabernacle Ministry (MNM)-Youth important it is to cultivate and ever deceiving ourselves. But Jerusalem Baptist Church, The church, 139 Mont Ministries, 426 W. Broad St. Fellowship & Meal maintain our thoughts. deep down below the surface of 301 South 6th St., Hartsville, Clare Road, Dovesville, in Darlington, announces Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. - The mind is not only the the average conscience, a still seeks men and women to announces hours: Old Fashion Chapel Service & hours: 1st/3rd Sunday area of all our ideas and inten- small voice says to us, some- take part in discussions Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday Fellowship Meal; 6:30 p.m. - Pastoral Sunday: Sunday tions but is the battlefield thing is out of tune.” about prostate health Sept. School, 11 a.m. Worship Small Group Bible Study (all School at 9:30 a.m. Church where we are constantly mak- The world’s motto declares 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Services and 6 p.m. Evening ages) and Youth Group Services 11 Elder M. Frierson ing critical decisions. how they cannot obtain satis- Event is aimed at men 40 Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 To not be concerned about faction and within this default Meeting. 2nd/4th Sunday: Sunday and older. September is Adult Bible Study; Youth incorporating mental discipline disposition, we find that no Prostate Cancer Awareness The Upper Room Bible Study, Children School at 9:30; Service at 11 and allowing God to help us class of society is immune from Month. To register call 803- Holy Ghost Mission (Children In Action) 7:30 a.m. renew our mind, we are ignor- this reality. 708-4732 or email Sunday morning worship Adult Choir Practice ing one of the most crucial When wrong ideas are [email protected]. is at 11 a.m. Bible study The Lord Cares responsibilities in this life. planted, wrong attitudes are Second Missionary Thursday at 7 p.m. at 109 Please continue to assist George Bernard Shaw is easily developed such as the Baptist Church Gospel in the Park Main St. in Darlington. The Lord Cares in caring for quoted, “A Native American idea that the more possessions Back to School Rally Second Missionary Baptist those in need in the elder once described his own a person gathers, the more con- Hartsville’s Gospel in the Church Prayer Line Church, 212 W. Washington Darlington area. T.L.C.’s food inner struggles in this manner: tentment we will have. Park Series Youth Alive / Anyone who needs prayer St., Hartsville, announces Inside of me, there are two Nothing could be further bank is at 201 Grove St. in Back to School Rally is Aug. is welcome to call Covenant hours. dogs. One of the dogs is mean from the truth. So how can we 11, from 5-8 p.m. in Pride Baptist Church Prayer Line at 8 a.m. early morning wor- Darlington. and evil. The other dog is good. be set free from the misery of a The mean dog fights the good calloused conscience? We can dog all the time.” ask God to save us from our- When asked which dog selves. “How much more shall wins, he replied, “The one I the blood of Christ, who feed the most.” through the eternal Spirit If the conscience is another offered himself without spot to word for the heart, we can God, cleanse your conscience agree that whichever we from dead works to serve the choose to use, it involves the living God”: Hebrews 9:14.

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WE WANT COMMUNITY NEWS Email [email protected], call (843) 393-3811 or fax (843) 393-6811. Subject: COMMUNITY NEWS communityWWW.NEWSANDPRESS.NET PETS Of THE WEEk Commerce Boardroom, 214 N Darlington City Darlington County 5th St., Hartsville. Council Meeting Board of Education Miss Photogenic! Gabby is such a beautiful lady with her The Darlington City The Darlington County muted brindle jacket and broad, happy face. The camera VFW Council will hold their School District Board of went crazy for her! On our walk, with great ease she glided The Darlington chapter of monthly meeting Sept. 3 at Education will meet at 6 p.m. from person to person to say hi and also to meet other dogs. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 6:30 p.m. in the City of Oct. 14 in the Training Room of With a steady wagging tail and wiggling hips, she quickly VFW "GREY/FARROW" Post Darlington Council Chambers the Administrative Office locat- made us all feel very welcome in her happy, social world. A 3609, meets the first Tuesday at City Hall, located at 400 ed at 120 E. Smith Avenue in kissy, affectionate lady, climbing up into human laps and of each month at 7 p.m. at Pearl Street in Darlington. Darlington. politely meeting other dogs are core skills for this lady. Taki’s Restaurant, 609 Pearl Ready to go and do, Gabby was easy enough to manage and St. Darlington County simply happy to be out and enjoying the scenery and sun- Board of Education Nov. 2019 shine. Gabby would be a great match for a family with kids DC Disabilities and The Darlington County of most ages and would be a sure fire hit meeting an unload- Special Needs School District Board of Historic ing school bus at day's end. Check out this brindle delight to Board Education will meet at 6 p.m. Landmarks get in on the ground floor of some good doggy times ahead! The Darlington County Sept. 9 in the Training Room Commission 33 pounds; bully mix; female; 2 years old Disabilities and Special Needs of the Administrative Office 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 at Peek a boo! Board will meet on the fol- located at 120 E. Smith City Hall, 400 Pearl Street. Pretty little lowing dates and times in Avenue in Darlington. Melanie is a fun, mischievous girl who loves hid- 2019. All meetings will begin Darlington County ing under a fleece blanket only to peek out when at 2 p.m. The agenda and Darlington County Council Meeting she senses a new friend coming her way. A stun- meeting location will be Council Meeting The Darlington County ning tabby with bold markings, Melanie is an posted monthly. The Darlington County Council will hold their monthly inquisitive feline who is ready to go and do and Meetings: April 30, May Council will hold their meeting Nov. 4 at have fun. She would be nicely suited in a home 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, monthly meeting Sept. 9 at 6 6 p.m. at the Courthouse with other cats, likely kids and who knows, per- Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 26. p.m. at the Courthouse Annex/EMS Building, 1625 haps even a dog or two! Won't you stop by today No meeting in Annex/EMS Building, 1625 Harry Byrd Highway (Highway and see if Melanie is the perfect pet for you? 1 December. Harry Byrd Highway 151), Darlington. The Council year old; female; tabby (Highway 151), Darlington. encourages citizen participation Darlington Branch The Council encourages citi- and provides an opportunity for NAACP zen participation and pro- citizens to present their con- Have you lost or found a pet? The Darlington Branch vides an opportunity for citi- cerns at the beginning of each NAACP meets on the second zens to present their concerns regular meeting. Those wishing If you have lost or found a pet, go online to www.darlingtonhumane.org and click on the Tuesday every month, 7 p.m. at the beginning of each regu- to make a presentation should link Lost/ Found Pets. You will be directed to the www.thelostpets.com Web site where at 109 Pearl St. For more, lar meeting. Those wishing to contact the Clerk to Council at you can register your missing pet. please contact President make a presentation should 843-398-4100 or jbishop@dar- You will be able to provide a detailed description of your missing pet, as well as attach a photo. Anthony Hall at 843-229- contact the Clerk to Council cosc.com. Upon registering your lost pet, an e-mail alert will be sent to the Darlington Shelter’s e-mail 1274. at 843-398-4100 or jbish- address. This will allow the Shelter staff to recognize your lost pet should it arrive at the facility. [email protected]. Darlington County August 2019 Board of Education Darlington The Darlington County Thurs: 8pm Planning School District Board of Fri: noon, 8pm Historic Commission Education will meet at 6 p.m. Area Happenings Sat noon, 8 pm Landmarks Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. Nov. 11 in the Training Room of Commission the Administrative Office locat- Library Programs Al-Anon Meetings at City Hall, located at 400 Weekly Events Summer Reading Program, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5 at Pearl Street, Darlington. ed at 120 E. Smith Avenue in Darlington Library, Tuesdays Al-Anon is a fellowship of City Hall, 400 Pearl Street, Darlington. adult relatives and friends of Board of Zoning at 10 a.m. Darlington. Darlington Tree Darlington City Family Movie - Thurs. at alcoholics for mutual support. Appeals Visitors are welcome. Board Council Meeting 4pm Darlington City Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays on Childcare is not available. Al- The Darlington City Council an as-needed basis, coordinat- Accelerated Reader Testing, Council Meeting City Hall, 400 Pearl Street, will hold their monthly meeting Anon meetings: The Darlington City Council ed through the Codes Available ALL Summer Darlington. Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Thursdays at 8 p.m at the will hold their monthly meeting Enforcement Office. Potluck Club [What the of Darlington Council Chambers Hartsville AA Hut, 310 S. Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Fork?], Monthly Event, 4th at City Hall, located at 400 Pearl Wednesday at 5:30 pm, bring McFarland Street. Info: 843- of Darlington Council Chambers Oct. 2019 Hartsville 992-2981. Street, Darlington, SC. Rotary Club one dish and feast on at City Hall, located at 400 Pearl Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at many…theme changes month- Street in Darlington. Darlington City Darlington Planning Hartsville Country Club ly, call 843-398-4940 for more Monthly Events Council Meeting Commission information. Darlington County The Darlington City Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. at Board of Education Darlington Hartsville Pilot Council will hold their City Hall, located at 400 Pearl Elks Lodge Crochet & Knit The Darlington County monthly meeting Oct. 1 at Street, Darlington, SC. Clubs Club School District Board of 6:30 p.m. in the City of Tuesdays: Swing/Shag Fourth Monday each Lamar: each Monday at Education will meet at 6 p.m. Darlington Council Chambers dance lessons, "New" line month at 6 p.m. at their club- Dec. 2019 4:30 p.m. 326-5524 Aug. 12 in the Training Room of at City Hall, located at 400 dance lessons from 8-10 p.m. house across from the Lawton Society Hill: each Friday the Administrative Office locat- Pearl Street in, Darlington. Wednesdays: Karaoke from Park Tennis Courts 8-10 p.m. from 2-4 pm 378-0026 ed at 120 E. Smith Avenue in Darlington County Darlington: 2nd Friday of Darlington. Council Meeting Thursdays: Bingo at 7:30 Head Start 2019 American p.m. the month 10 a.m. - noon 398- Revolution The Darlington County 4940 Darlington County Head Darlington County Council will hold their monthly Darlington Elks Lodge is Start program policy council Symposium: State located at 836 Timmonsville Hartsville: “The Stitchers” Council Meeting of Rebellion: South meeting Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at the group meets the 1st & 3rd meetings, 4th Monday of The Darlington County Courthouse Annex/EMS Hwy. For more info: 843-393- each month, 5:30 p.m. at Carolina’s Place in 1451. Mondays and 2nd & 4th Council will hold their monthly the American Building, 1625 Harry Byrd Thursdays at 5 pm. Butler Head Start Center, meeting Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Highway (Highway 151), 1103 S. 6th St., Hartsville. Revolution Courthouse Annex/EMS Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at Darlington. The Council encour- BNI Darlington County Pee Dee SCORE Building, 1625 Harry Byrd the SC Archives & History ages citizen participation and Meets each Tuesday at from Community Action Agency Pee Dee SCORE (Service Highway (Highway 151), Center, 8301 Parklane Road, provides an opportunity for citi- 7:30-9 a.m. at Black Creeks Art board meetings, 4th Thursday Corps of Retired Executives) Darlington. The Council encour- Columbia, SC 29223. To reg- zens to present their concerns at Council, 116 W College Ave in of every month at 5:30 p.m., offers Free confidential coun- ages citizen participation and ister & complete details: the beginning of each regular Hartsville. Butler Head Start Center, seling to America's small busi- provides an opportunity for citi- https://scarchivesandhistory- meeting. Those wishing to make 1103 S. 6th St., Hartsville. Hartsville ness, serving Darlington, zens to present their concerns at foundation.org/2018/12/20/ a presentation should contact Kiwanis Club Florence and surrounding the beginning of each regular 2019-american-revolution- the Clerk to Council at 843-398- American meeting. Those wishing to make Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. at areas. Existing and start-up Legion symposium/ 4100 or [email protected]. the Hartsville Country Club businesses can schedule an a presentation should contact appointment by calling the American Legion Post 13 the Clerk to Council at 843-398- Darlington County Darlington City Hartsville Chamber of of Darlington meets the sec- 4100 or [email protected]. Council Meeting Hartsville Lions ond Thursday of each month Council Meeting Commerce at 843-332-6401. The Darlington County The Darlington City Council Club at the Post on Harry Byrd Local Emergency Council will hold their will hold their monthly meeting Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at Highway next to the S.C. Alcoholics Planning Committee monthly meeting Oct. 7 at 6 Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Mr. B's Restaurant National Guard Armory. Anonymous Aug. 15 at 8 a.m. at the p.m. at the Courthouse of Darlington Council Chambers Courthouse Annex/EMS Centennial Alcoholics Anonymous will DDRA Board of Annex/EMS Building, 1625 at City Hall, located at 400 Pearl Farmers Market hold an open meeting of big Building located at 1625 Harry Harry Byrd Highway Street, Darlington, SC. book and traditions studies Directors Meeting Byrd Highway, Darlington. (Highway 151), Darlington. This market features fresh, The DDRA Board of weekly at 8 p.m. Monday The Council encourages citi- Darlington County organic gourmet foods, free- Directors will meet at City nights at Trinity UMC on Pearl zen participation and pro- Board of Education range eggs and homegrown, Administration, 410 Pearl Street. 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Clemson University every seven to 10 days to pro- University of South Carolina tion can provide similar infor- Every building, road, Sasanakul also is a member vide the beautiful fruit you mation, rapid flood mapping bridge and dam needs a firm of the state Floodwater WHAT TO WATCH OUT look forward to. Do not use COLUMBIA -- When the his- using social media can help foundation. If the soil below Commission’s Smart River and FOR IN AUGUST any insecticides on the trees toric flood of 2015 hit the emergency responders know the surface isn’t strong Dam Safety Task Force recent- until less than 10 percent of Midlands, thousands of resi- which areas need immediate enough, it could spell disaster ly formed by Gov. Henry Lawns the blooms remain; you cer- dents took to social media to attention. - — especially in a flood, hurri- McMaster. She works with Lawn diseases: Continue tainly do not want to hurt describe what they saw. It’s a For example, using data cane or earthquake. other task force members, practice repeated when hurri- watching for problems with your bee pollinators. The fun- from social media posts during Inthuorn Sasanakul, an including local engineers, brown patch and dollar spot canes cause residents to flee researchers and administra- gicide will have no effect on the flood, they developed an assistant professor of civil and in warm season grasses, espe- the coast as users post about innovative flood mapping environmental engineering, tors, to identify critical dams them. After the blooms have cially if you had problems the experience on Instagram, model that was able to gener- studies the clay, rock, sand in the state and provide rec- fallen you may begin to also with one of them last year. Twitter and other sites. ate flood maps in near-real and other materials that sup- ommendations to mitigate spray malathion insecticide. Chinch bugs: Watch for Zhenlong Li and his col- time. Comparing with the U.S. port foundations and what’s flood impacts. chinch bugs in your warm leagues at the Geoinformation Geological Survey maps, there built on top of them. She The College of Engineering season lawn. Lawns and Big Data Research was an 84 percent match works with structural engi- and Computing is home to a White grubs: The bacteria Lawn fertilizer: You should Laboratory in the College of between the flood map creat- neers, making sure buildings lab with a geotechnical cen- Bacillus thuringiensis does a apply a complete fertilizer to Arts and Sciences see a treas- ed through tweets and the offi- stay upright, bridges are built trifuge facility — the only one nice job on Japanese Beetle warm season lawns this ure trove of information in cial USGS flood map. Li’s map, with earthquakes in mind and in South Carolina and one of grubs, but it does take a little month. such data. They conduct inter- derived from social media dams are constructed to with- just three in the Southeast. It’s time to build up in the soil. Fire ants: If you have not disciplinary research on posts, covered the entire stand torrential rainfall. used to study topics such as Bacillus thuringiensis does yet broadcast fire ant baits geospatial big data analytics, flooded area, and the informa- “I like to understand soil the resiliency of dams, levees, not, however, control other apply your first treatment any high-performance spatial com- tion was available quickly. behavior. It’s a fundamental. I and natural and manmade types of grubs. time this month. Be sure to puting and cyberGIS. Through millions of geot- like to know how these materi- hazards. The lab also recently Mole crickets: Inspect apply fresh bait, and do it at Li, an assistant professor of agged tweets, Li with his col- als behave under different acquired a shake table, making warm season lawns for mole the correct time of day (fire geography, has established a leagues and students from the types of loading,” she says. it the only place in the crickets this month. ants only forage actively high-performance, big data Hazards and Vulnerability “The dynamic and impact of Southeast to research earth- Eliminating these critters when the ground tempera- computing cluster that works Research Institute also were water is challenging — we quake soil dynamics, requires diligent work in ture is between 70 and 95 on projects and applications able to analyze where storm have a lot of uncertainty. It’s Sasanakul says. June, July and early August. degrees F). including disaster manage- victims were posting, showing challenging and it’s important “It’s a unique opportunity Spittle bugs: Watch for Aeration: Fall is a great ment, climate change, human if and when people evacuated because every foundation is to study infrastructures and spittlebugs in warm season time to aerate cool season movement and public health. from hurricane zones and sitting on the ground.” geostructures under natural lawns and on hollies. lawns such as fescue. Warm- He has shown that Twitter and where they relocated to ride Her work also includes sur- conditions,” she says. “We can season lawns (centipede, other social media channels out the storm. veying damage after storms, do all water-related problems. Trees and shrubs are a new data source for dis- “We estimated that 760,000 learning more about what We can do earthquake-related Bag worms: Bag worms zoysia, Bermuda, St. Augustine) should be aerated aster management and flood people (54 percent of coastal happens to structures such as problems. We can do geo-envi- can kill a tree if it is heavily mapping. population) evacuated from dams and levees during and in the spring and summer. ronmental related problems, infested. Inspect your trees “Traditional data collection the South Carolina coast to a after floods. Her research into meaning you have contami- Irrigation: Your irrigation periodically; bagworms seem practices such as remote sens- safer location during internal erosion, which occurs nants transported through cycle is going strong. One to like juniper, arborvitae and ing and field surveying often Hurricane Matthew, and this when soil particles within a groundwater — we can simu- inch per week is the appropri- pines, but they are will attack fail to offer timely information number agrees well with the dam or its foundation are car- late that in our centrifuge lab.” many broadleaf shrubs and ate amount for most lawns during or immediately follow- official traffic count data and ried downstream by water Until we’ve had an experi- trees such as rose, sycamore, and vegetables (except sweet ing damaging events. People is consistent with the findings flow, is sought out by experts ence or walked a mile in one’s maple, elm and black locust.. corn and yellow squash, tweet what they see; it’s first- in previous studies,” he says. to help predict what will hap- shoes, we don’t have the Hand-picking light infesta- which may require up to 2 hand information in real time. “Social media data is huge pen in storms and earth- opportunity to understand an tions works well; applying inches depending on growth Actually, sharing information and it’s noisy. It would be quakes. experience or what needs the bacteria Bacillus stage). Include rainfall in this such as texts, images and impossible to analyze it manu- While surface erosion can might be different or how thuringiensis will also take amount. And make sure that videos through social media ally,” he says. “We are develop- be detected by routine dam those needs can be met. The care of the problem. you adjust your water appli- platforms allows all citizens to ing a suite of innovative paral- inspections, internal erosion is takeaway is the need to heed Oakworms: These pesky cations with plant growth become part of a large sensor lel processing algorithms, spa- not always visible and can go the voices of lived experiences. little critters will strip the stage and time of year; one network and a homegrown tiotemporal indexes and visual unnoticed for a long time. Her applied research has an leaves from a 5-foot oak tree size definitely does not fit all disaster response team,” he analytical tools to efficiently “It’s a hidden problem in immediate impact on people. in two to three days. Spraying for the entire year. says. “There were tens of thou- analyze and map the massive dams. In 2015, when we had For example, her report for the carbaryl (Sevin, etc.) will sands of posts during the flood data. I believe that combining the big flood, I investigated S.C. Department of take care of them quickly. Trees and shrubs in just several minutes.” social media and big data com- more than 20 dams in the Transportation will be used by (You cannot effectively treat a Pruning: Now is another His team’s research showed puting during the rapid onset area,” Sasanakul says. “Most engineers for their design to large tree, but if you see them good time to prune most trees that using social media pro- disasters can give emergency of them, the water goes over build road and bridge founda- on lower branches and can and shrubs. July and August vides a strong estimate of the managers and others more rel- the top, but a few dams had tions. safely spray them that will are the months to prune azal- flooding situation in real time. evant and possibly better deci- problems with internal ero- certainly not hurt). Observe While traditional data collec- sion support information.” sion.” FLOOD ON 6B all label precautions on mix- ea, dogwood, forsythia, red- ing and use. Do not use dusts bud and rhododendron. They due to the problem with should be pruned after they application; a spray made bloom, but before bloom set using the liquid form of the in the fall. Oakleaf hydrangea product will work fine. The and late-flowering azalea cul- bacterium Bacillus tivars might also be consid- David Stefl ik, MD thuringiensis (Dipel, etc.) ered now. Avoid any pruning will also control oakworms in the spring and fall if at all and will not affect predatory possible. insects. Plan ahead: If you plan to Caring for the Hearts Webworms - Fall web- plant some trees or shrubs worms should be appearing this year, begin thinking in pecan trees in mid- to late- about which plants you August. Controlling the bot- would like now, and find of Our Children tom third of the tree will be retailers that carry those vari- quite effective, even though eties. You have plenty of time, we cannot reach the upper but you certainly do not want areas. Carbaryl (Sevin, etc.) is to miss your favorite at the a good product for this. last minute. McLeod Pediatric Cardiology welcomes Dr. David Stefl ik Observe all label precautions Pecan weevils: Pecan wee- on mixing and use. Do not use to our practice. A highly-skilled pediatric cardiologist, dusts due to the problem with vils are those little critters application; a spray made that make holes in your Dr. Stefl ik has a deep understanding of the special care using the liquid form of the pecans. Start treating for needed to treat children with cardiac conditions. product will work fine. pecan weevils the first week of August, and continue treat- Dr. Stefl ik welcomes the opportunity to provide excellent Vegetables ing once per week for six Garden insects: Keep an weeks. Place 5 ounces of liq- and compassionate care to the children in our community. eye out for cucumber beetle, uid carbaryl (Sevin, etc.) in and squash vine borer in the 10 gallons or more of water garden. and spray the entire area Blossom end rot: Check under the tree, from trunk “I love kids, and it’s extremely rewarding to your tomatoes for blossom out to dripline. Repeat this have the honor of caring for their cardiac needs.” end rot on the fruit as it for each tree. You will need to begins to form. This is usually do this two years in a row to - Dr. David Stefl ik an indication of a calcium get rid of the pesky critters. deficiency. Place a handful of gypsum (land plaster) in the Vegetables soil beside the tomato at Garden clean-up: Half the planting (or later) to prevent tomato disease battle in a this. Foliar sprays such as vegetable garden is sanita- blossom end rot spray will tion. As tomatoes end their also help alleviate the prob- production remove them lem. Nothing will heal the fruit with rot on it, so remove from the garden and take and discard them. them to a landfill. Vegetables: Some planting times for more common veg- THINGS TO DO IN Specializing in: AUGUST etables: • Congenital Heart Disease • Palpitations and Arrhythmias Fruits Collards: July 1-Aug. 30 Spray fruit trees: Continue Snap beans: Aug. 1-15 • Acquired Heart Disease • Chest Pain spraying your fruit trees with Half-runners: Aug. 1-15 a fungicide (Captan, etc.) Lettuce: Aug. 15-25 • Heart Murmurs • Advanced Cardiac Imaging

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Kolodziej previously served as head junior varsity baseball coach and assistant varsity coach for the Falcons. He is also a physical education teacher at the school. He is cur- Joseph Kolodziej rently the coach for Quarter ‘midget’ series featuring hundreds Darlington’s Junior American Legion baseball team. He previously served as of young drivers will race in Darlington head junior varsity baseball coach and, later, head varsity Darlington Raceway The sport involves children, Additionally, race officials for nice tribute to the popular week- coach at Wilson High School. and the United States boys and girls ages 5 and up. the USAC .25 Series events will end. It will be a lot of fun for He also taught at Pate and Auto Club (USAC) .25 Many of the teams competing be wearing throwback 1970s- everyone involved.” Brunson-Dargan Elementary Series have announced at Darlington Raceway this year style uniforms during the week- In addition to racing at schools. He holds a Bachelor of that the popular quarter will be supporting the track’s end as well. Darlington, the 2019 national Science in Physical Education midgets will compete in award-winning Throwback “This is a tremendous oppor- schedule also features iconic from Keene State College and a Weekend, by running special tunity for us to be involved with Darlington during the venues such as Daytona Master of Science in Education throwback paint schemes on Darlington Raceway and its pop- track’s Bojangles’ International Speedway, with specializations in Southern 500 race week- their quarter midgets. It is simi- ular throwback weekend,” Charlotte Motor Speedway, Professional Development from end Aug. 30-Sept. 1. lar to the 70-plus cars that run National Director of the USAC Walden University. It will be the first time special schemes for Darlington’s .25 Series Danielle Fry said. Indianapolis Motor Speedway DHS Principal Cortney in the USAC .25 Series’ NASCAR Xfinity Series Sport “Many of the race teams and and the Circuit of the Americas. Gerhke said Kolodziej works George Atkins 11-year history that it Clips Haircuts VFW 200 and officials will feature throwback For more information regard- well with the school’s students has competed in con- Bojangles’ Southern 500 events paint schemes and uniforms, ing the USAC.25 Series, please and has a bright future in the in Christian Studies and junction with the historic each year. which we thought would be a visit www.usac25.com. varsity program. Business Administration from South Carolina race “Coach Kolodziej has previ- Charleston Southern track’s NASCAR event. ously served as our junior varsi- University. He also holds a All race activities for ty baseball coach, and his the USAC .25 Series will Master of Divinity in Christian enthusiasm for working with take place just east of our student-athletes is evi- Ministry from Southeastern Darlington Raceway at dent,” she said. “He expects the Baptist Theological Seminary. the Retail best, and he holds himself and Gehrke said the school is Reconditioning Lot at his players to a high standard excited to have Atkins’ passion Manheim Darlington on both in the classroom and on for the sport. Race Track Road. the field. We are excited to see “Coach Atkins’ love for ten- Manheim Darlington has him transition to varsity, and been a neighbor and cor- nis and desire to mentor stu- we know he will do a great job.” porate partner with the Atkins is currently an associ- dents through coaching makes race track. Fans wanting ate pastor of Family Ministries him an excellent fit to join the to catch some of the for Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Falcon family,” Gehrke said. sport’s future stars in Church in Florence. He previ- “He is passionate about serving action can enter via Race ously played tennis for our community, and we are Track Road or Odom Hartsville High School, and is Street. involved with the U.S. Tennis confident his enthusiasm and experience will have a positive Admission is free and Association in Florence. the racing schedule is as He holds a Bachelor of Arts impact on our tennis program.” follows: Thursday, Aug. 29 – Practice Day (Time TBD) Friday, Aug. 30 – 8 a.m.-6 p.m. How students can Saturday, Aug. 31 – 8 The City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation Department has opened an outdoor basketball court on the a.m.-3:30 p.m. campus of Byerly Park at 701 West Washington St. This court is open daily from dawn to dusk and is Sunday, Sept. 1 – 8 free to the public. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO prepare for a coming a.m.-4 p.m. “We’re excited to be sports season hosting the USAC .25 Series here at Darlington Participation in sports can be ensure that the physical can be Raceway for the very an important component of a completed and the forms hand- first time,” said student’s overall school experi- ed in on time. Darlington Raceway ence. So it should come as no • Health waivers: Doctors President Kerry Tharp. surprise that the number of par- alone are not responsible for giv- “The series will be com- ticipants in high school sports ing the okay to participate in peting on the grounds of increased for the 29th consecu- sports. Before a child can be Manheim Darlington at tive year in 2017-18, according deemed eligible, parents often the Retail to the annual High School have to fill out a detailed health Reconditioning Center Athletics Participation Survey history for their children, listing Lot on Race Track Road conducted by the National any possible allergies or condi- each day and we encour- Federation of State High School tions that may affect participa- age all of our guests to Associations. tion. They also may have to pro- head over and take in Students may have various vide a list of current immuniza- some of this exciting reasons for joining school-sanc- tions and eye exam results. action featuring a host of tioned sports teams, including • Enrollment: Schools may young, talented drivers. engaging in physical exercise, have different sign-up routes for “We are grateful to boosting their résumés with the various sports seasons. our terrific partners at extracurricular activities and Schools generally offer fall, win- Manheim Darlington and finding shared interests with fel- ter and spring sports. Students we appreciate that USAC low students. School sports pro- may need to sign up on an offi- has decided to make vide this and more. cial list with the athletic director Darlington Raceway one Of course, participation in or coach. Other schools may uti- of their destinations on scholastic sports first involves lize a digital system for enroll- their 2019 schedule.” signing up for the activity. To ments. Schools typically publi- Many former and cur- ensure they’re eligible to partici- cize how students can get rent NASCAR drivers pate in scholastic sports, stu- involved with sports and provide began their racing dents typically have to follow the steps for signing up. careers in the USAC .25 some key steps. • Contact with coach: Once Series. The popular quar- • Physical examination: A enrolled, students may have to ter midget series started doctor will have to provide med- connect with the coach in a pre- the careers of NASCAR ical clearance, confirming a stu- determined way. Various apps Hall of Famers such as dent is healthy enough to play. and tools can be used. Email is Jeff Gordon and Bobby Check with the school athletic always a popular method for Labonte, and also cur- director or school nurse regard- contacting the team, but apps rent stars like Alex ing the “expiration date” of a like TeamSnap or Remind are Bowman, Joey Logano physical. Students are often other ways coaches may send and Justin Haley. required to get a physical each out blast announcements about Quarter midgets are year, though some might need to practices, meets, games, and kid-size cars that are get one before each season. more. approximately 1/4 of the Pediatricians and wellness clin- Sports can be a great way for size of a full-size open- ics often get inundated with students to develop mentally, wheel midget. Although requests to fill out physical forms physically and socially. To partic- quarter midget racing prior to sports seasons. So con- ipate in sports, student-athletes dates back over 60 years, tact physicians well in advance must follow the right steps for the USAC .25 Series is of the start of the season to enrollment. just 11 years old. PAGE8A | WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 7, 2019 NEWS AND PRESS| DARLINGTON, S.C. Jane Windham’s recipe for Clemson research Tortellini Mozzarella Garden Salad suggests a practical use The cheese-filled tortellini small can of black olives, 1. Cook the package of and the additional mozzarella sliced tortellini according to package offer enough protein to make 2 cucumbers, sliced directions. Drain and cool. for regret, hindsight the salad a full, hearty meal. 10 cherry tomatoes, cut in (You can refrigerate any half tortellini that you don't use in Clemson University whether that was “successful Ingredients: 1/2 package cheese tortelli- clear evidence to support the the salad.) and financially stable” or ni, cooked and cooled (You will reminiscence bump.” 2. Assemble the salad, add CLEMSON — How many “old and decrepit.” 3-4 cups assorted lettuces find this in the refrigerated sec- the cooked tortellini and the times have you wished you and greens, washed and torn (I tion of your grocery.) Will this research marinated mozzarella balls, could give your younger self What areas do people used romaine, butterhead, red 10 marinated fresh moz- make it more likely that and dress the salad with Olive a piece of advice? tend to focus on when it lettuce, and spinach) zarella balls, cut in half (I buy Robin Kowalski, professor comes to advice to the children will follow 1 mild, sweet onion, cut into mine at Sam's) Garden Italian dressing. Serve in Clemson University’s psy- younger self? their parents’ advice? small slivers salt and pepper to taste immediately. chology department, is will- Kowalski said the top “No,” Kowalski said, 4-5 radishes, sliced See more from Jane ing to bet there’s not a single three areas clearly are educa- 1/2 red bell pepper, Directions: Windham at cottageatthecross- person who hasn’t thought tion, self-worth and relation- laughing, “but that’s an inter- chopped roads.com. about this at least once in the ships. esting way of looking at last year. Advice tied to education things, because I think chil- Her research indicates the often was individuals urging dren between 10 and 30 tend odds are pretty good that themselves to return to or to deny how similar they are she’s right. finish school and many par- to their parents. Kowalski’s results have ticipants offered a timeline, revealed that many people such as “get master’s while in “If they embraced it they have these thoughts multiple your 20s” or “finish college in might be more likely to listen times per week, and for many four years.” to the advice their parents this mental exercise is any- Advice related to self- would have given to their thing but futile. worth, such as “be yourself” younger selves, and the clos- Her latest article in the or “think through all options Journal of Social Psychology, before making a decision,” est thing to that younger self “If I knew then what I know tended to be more inspira- is their children.” now: Advice to my younger tional and corrective than self,” analyzes the results of the more temporal advice What surprised you two studies of more than 400 about education. the most about this individuals 30 years of age or Kowalski said all of this older. advice, particularly the research? Kowalski said the results advice related to relation- Kowalski said the honesty have been truly revealing ships, can lead to corrective and poignancy of some of the about the nature of regret, behavior. responses were surprising. how people can use it to self- “My favorite piece of Many had to do with addic- actualize and what areas advice in the whole paper people tend to fixate on in came from a guy who said tion, and one participant their later years. ‘Do. Not. Marry. Her,’” offered advice to his younger Kowalski says. self that would have prevent- You shouldn’t dwell “That’s valuable for the ed a car accident that killed on the past, right? person that he is now his uncle. “My findings would sug- because he can reflect and Community to clean up gest otherwise as long as have a better idea of what Kowalski’s other research you’re not obsessing about he’s looking for in an ideal interests include cyberbully- it,” Kowalski said. mate, plus he can offer ing and hazing, but she said historic cemetery One-third of the partici- advice to others.” she’s only preoccupied with pants in the study sponta- these “dark side” subjects The Darlington Memorial was established by the descen- S.C. Department of Archives neously think about advice Does the younger self because it helps her appreci- Cemetery Association has dants of those buried there. and History to create a master they would offer their tend to be a certain age? organized a Community Clean Macedonia Baptist Church, plan for the cemetery. The city younger selves at least once a Kowalski’s findings are ate the light. Up Day beginning at 6 a.m. on Bethel AME Church and St. continues to look for grants to week, which is a significant consistent with research on “There’s a real emotional Saturday, Aug. 17, at the ceme- James Methodist Church put enact this plan. number. the “reminiscence bump,” pull to this topic and it’s what tery on D Avenue. together 16 acres over the The cemetery has several These people — and those which is the tendency for drew me to it in the first Volunteers are asked to years, beginning with just 5 prominent figures buried on who may think about the older adults to have place,” Kowalski said. bring gloves, weed eaters, acres in 1890. site, including religious lead- past a little less — can bene- increased recollection for chainsaws, lawnmowers or The site, listed on the ers, public servants, and educa- fit from doing so because it events that occurred during “These are two of my trailers if they have any. Water, National Register of Historic tors, specifically, Rev. Isaac P. helps them conceptualize their adolescence and early favorite studies I’ve ever Gatorade and hot dogs will be Places, served as the only Brockenton, James Lawrence and even realize their “ideal adulthood. done because everyone can provided. African-American cemetery Cain, Edmund H. Deas, self,” which reflects who the Most of the advice partici- relate to it and everyone has “We are asking all the soror- within the city limits of Lawrence Reese, and Dr. Mable person thinks they would pants offered to themselves asked themselves this ques- ities, fraternities, Masons, Darlington until 1946. K. Howard. Among the buried like to be. was tied to a pivotal event Eastern Stars, Elks, veterans, One of the oldest and largest are veterans from the “Following the advice that had occurred between tion.” Shriners, Mayo High School private burial sites in the Pee Confederate States of America helped participants over- the ages of 10 and 30. alumni and graduates, and Dee, the Darlington City Army, the Spanish American come regret,” Kowalski said. “These are critical years; What could a young especially those with family Cemetery, as it is also known, War, World War I and II, “When participants followed people go through high Robin Kowalski learn members buried there to come contains 1,900 interments both Korean War and Vietnam War. their advice in the present, school and college, get mar- from today’s Robin out and donate some time to marked and unmarked. The organization also is they were much more likely ried, have kids and start their help restore the cemetery,” says Members of the association soliciting donations to fund the to say that their younger careers,” Kowalski said. Kowalski? City Council member Sheila have said, “How we take care of ongoing maintenance needs of selves would be proud of the “On the one hand you can “I would do high school Baccus. our ancestral monuments the property. Make donations person they are now.” say, ‘Duh, of course these are totally differently. I was so She has been assisting the reflects how we care for and payable to the Darlington Kowalski also found that important years,’ but when academically focused, so I association as it tries to rejuve- think about ourselves. If we do Memorial Cemetery. almost half of participants we separated positive pivotal think I would tell myself to nate this historic site that is not protect our cemeteries, no For information or ques- said the advice they would events and negative pivotal located within her ward. one else will.” tions, call Baccus at 843-307- offer their younger selves events, almost all of them fell have a little bit more fun and The late 19th-century In 2009, the city worked 2287 or email influenced their description into that time period. enjoy high school a little African-American cemetery with this organization and the [email protected]. of their future selves, “It’s interesting to find more.” Interstate projects paid with gas-tax-hike revenues: Priority for roads alliance?

By Rick Brundrett repaving interstates, the tion’s federal income-tax The Nerve department revised its web- return. Over the past two fis- site to more clearly reflect cal years, DOT paid a total of On its Facebook page that priority as part of its 10- more than $327 million to the recently, the nonprofit South year plan. three companies, state comp- Carolina Alliance to Fix Our The Nerve has repeatedly troller general records show. Roads shared the latest state pointed out since the gas-tax- The Nerve in May reported Department of Transportation hike law took effect on July 1, that while road contractors video touting its work in 2017, relatively little has been are getting paid for identified Spartanburg County with gas- spent out of a special state gas-tax-hike projects, some of tax-hike revenues. fund created by the law, and those companies also are “Seeing is believing! Check few major repaving or recon- working on other big jobs out the projects going on in struction projects statewide funded through DOT, includ- Spartanburg County – all thanks to the new gas tax rev- have been completed with ing interstate improvement enues!” the alliance (SCFOR) those revenues. As of May 31, projects. The list of companies said in promoting the video, the fund had a cash balance of included the three contractors which focused on work DOT is nearly $482 million. represented last year on the overseeing on an eight-mile As of the end of September SCFOR board. stretch of Interstate 85, and 2017, the Columbia-based For example, C.R. Jackson also cited completed projects SCFOR, which publicly Inc., whose CEO, Richard on I-26 in the county. pushed for the gas-tax-hike Jackson, serves on the SCFOR But in passing the 2017 law, listed its members on its board, on its website lists I-26 gas-tax-hike law, which raised website, which included and I-95 paving and related the state gas tax 12 cents per major DOT road contractors. improvement projects han- gallon over six years and The Nerve in March 2017 dled by the company, which reported that at least eight has offices in Columbia, increased other vehicle taxes Association, and the South the SCFOR website, the non- engage in unlimited lobbying and fees, legislators promised members collectively had Darlington and Myrtle Beach. received more than $451 mil- The website also links to the Carolina Trucking Association profit noted that in 2018: “No and can make contributions to that the money would be used (SCTA). legislators were defeated in political campaigns in South to fix crumbling roads and lion from DOT since 2014. SCFOR site. The SCTA is headed by Rick the primary elections because Carolina with certain limita- bridges in their constituents’ SCFOR, which was estab- As of September 2017, Todd, who as of last year was a of their support of road fund- tions. communities – not funneled to lished in 1981, nor longer SCFOR, which is a registered interstates. The third 2-cent shows its membership list on state lobbyist principal, listed board member of SCFOR. The ing. increase took effect July 1. its website, but representa- at least nine other groups that executive director of SCFOR is “This can be attributed to Brundrett is the news editor After The Nerve in January tives of at least three major are lobbyist principals as Jennifer Patterson, the orga- hard work of SCFOR and our of The Nerve revealed, citing a DOT docu- road contractors – Palmetto members of the nonprofit, nization’s registered lobbyist allies when it came to educat- (www.thenerve.org). Contact ment presented at a paving Corp., C.R. Jackson Inc., and including the Municipal who previously worked as a ing the public on the need for him at 803-254-4411 or contractors’ conference, that Sloan Construction Co. – were Association of South Carolina, lobbyist for the SCTA, accord- investment.” [email protected]. Follow him the agency plans to use more members last year of the non- South Carolina Association of ing to her LinkedIn account. SCFOR is a registered on Twitter @RickBrundrett. than a third of gas-tax-hike profit’s board of directors, Tourism Regions, South Under the 501(c)(4) organization, Follow The Nerve on Facebook revenues on widening and according to the organiza- Carolina Asphalt Pavement “Accomplishments” section of which legally is allowed to and Twitter @thenervesc. 2B SOCIETY 3B BOOKINGS 4B LEGAL NOTICES 5B CLASSIFIEDS

AUGUST 7, 2019 | PAGE 1B THE NEWS AND PRESS, DARLINGTON, S.C. lifestylesWWW.NEWSANDPRESS.NET Motor Maids ride to help Lamar schools

On July 20, the South Carolina Motor Maids motorcycle group, under the leadership of Krissa Drentlaw of Summerville, hosted a fund-raising ride for Lamar area schools. The route ended at Cartersville Winery in Timmonsville. The Lamar Fire Department escorted the riders through town. The event raised more than $1,400, “with many boxes of supplies and pledges of more to come.” Town officials also thanked the Gallant Warriors of Darlington and the S.C. Buffalo Soldiers for their help. The event was organized by local Motor Maid and Duke Energy employee Elsie Viola. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS GOT SOCIETY NEWS? email [email protected] or call 843-393-3811. 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Lions Club member George Chace Jr., left, is given a check by Mike Beckham of the Darlington Lions Club presents the 2019 Darlington Lions Club President Joe Tucker for his Sight for Lions Scholarship Award to Margaret Godbold, daughter of Bobby Mozambique project. This ministry project includes distributing Bibles, installing wells, giving out eyeglasses and literacy work. See and Ravenel Godbold. She will attend USC. CONTRIBUTED sight4mozambique.org for more. 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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 | PAGE 3B Suspect had bigger role Sheriff’s Office seizes guns, drugs in Oates Man reports A Hartsville man and a Lamar were arrested. session of cocaine and two he was in slaying, DCSO says woman were arrested last week McFadden is charged with counts of distribution of cocaine, after the Darlington County three counts of possession of a the Sheriff’s Office said. The Darlington County Campbell Detention Center Sheriff’s Office found drugs and firearm by a convicted violent Lowery is charged with pos- assaulted Sheriff’s Office has again June 4 on an $80,000 bond. guns in the man’s home in the felon, possession with intent to session with intent to distribute Oates community, Sheriff Tony arrested a Hartsville woman in Investigators previously distribute marijuana, second marijuana, possession with on Cashua the May 26 slaying of a arrested and charged Zieyre Chavis said. offense, possession with intent intent to distribute crack cocaine Hartsville man who was shot in Carroway, Davion Cockfield On Aug. 1, Chavis said, the Pine Ridge area. and Marqueze Robinson in the “Investigators with our Narcotics to distribute crack cocaine, pos- and possession of cocaine. Ferry Road Reneka Shane Brown, 26, case. Unit and the Special Incident A man told Darlington originally was charged with All three remain in custody. Response Team served a search police that he was assaulted accessory after the fact in the If you have any information warrant at a residence on Oates on Cashua Ferry Road last slaying of Desmond Coe. on the case, you are asked to Highway near E. Seven Pines week. He was shot outside a contact Darlington County Street. The victim told police that Markette convenience store at Sheriff’s investigators at (843) “Inside, investigators located three men attacked him. West Bobo Newsome Highway 398-4501 or Crime Stoppers of a .762x39 caliber rifle, a .22 cal- Local news media reported and West Old Camden Road. the Pee Dee at 1-888-CRIME- iber rifle, a .45 caliber pistol, that the victim walked to a Investigators now believe SC or visit www.p3tips.com. approximately 2.5 grams of store and collapsed on the Brown played a much larger You can also submit tips crack cocaine, approximately floor. role in the case. She was arrest- through a mobile app; text 5.5 pounds of marijuana, less WPDE-TV reported that ed again Sunday and was “DCSO” to 95577 for a link to than 1 gram of cocaine, multiple the victim said he was “meet- denied bond. Jail records say download. weight scales and ammunition.” ing someone” at an apart- she is charged with murder. You do not have to reveal Brandon Trevon McFadden, ment complex about a stolen Originally, Brown was your identity to leave informa- 31, of Hartsville, and Shaniqua car that apparently had been released from the W. Glenn tion. Lashawn Lowery, 28, of Lamar taken in Florence.

Wine by Minor; Open Container of Beer/Wine  Keith Edward Vinson, 48, of BOOKINGS REPORT 707 Poplar St, Hartsville, W. Gl en n Campbel l DeTen TIOn Cen TeR JUl Y 29, 2019 THROUGH aUGUs T 5 , 2019 Driving Under the Influence In maTe n ame/aGe/bOOk In G Of f en s e  Reneka Shane Brown, 26, Editor’s note: The booking (Used by PPP Only) Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Child Endangerment Vehicle of 2460 Westridge Dr, Darlington, Murder report represents a list of persons CHARGES  Harry Lee Coe Jr., 55, of  Arijamod Marqua Brunson, (Minor); Public Disorderly arrested given to the media from 3135 Marcus Dr, Hartsville, 18, of 309 Logan Avenue, Conduct; DUI/DUI 10 But Less  Travis Monroe Brunson, 30, the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Driving Under the Influence; Hartsville, Assault and Battery Than .16 1st Offense of 401 Patrick Hwy, Hartsville, ABHAN: Assault DUI 16 or Higher 1st Offense; Center under the S.C. Freedom of Open Container of Beer/Wine 3rd Degree; Neglect by Legal  Ryan Stanley Tyson, 25, of and battery, high and Driving Under Suspension; Petty Information Act.  Fredrick Antonio Green, 19, Custodian 912 Sunset Acres Ln, Florence, aggravated nature Larceny <$2000 All people are presumed inno- DUAC: Driving under of 1010 South Main St,  Kasey Carraway, 57, of 616 Operating Motor Vehicle w/o  Ronald Dean Dunn, 41, of cent until proven guilty. Please be unlawful alcohol Darlington, Petty Larceny Howard St, Hartsville, Unlawful License; Failure to Possess advised there are many people <$2000; Burglary Second Entry Into Enclosed Places Registration Card; Fail to 122 North Spain St, Darlington, concentration Violation of City Ordinance with similar names. DUI: Driving Degree  Lanisha Felder, 26, of 1629 Maintain Proof of Insurance in  Antwan Dequincy Frost, 30, If listed here erroneously,  Victoria Lynn Hicks, 36, of W Old Hwy 4, Scranton, Driving Vehicle under the influence of 1422 Trinidad Court, please contact the detention cen- DUS: Driving 1161 Mainsail Dr, Hartsville, Under Suspension  Antonio Marquell Wilds, Florence, Manuft Possess Other ter, which will send us any correc- under suspension Driving Under the Influence;  Sondra Lee Harris, 45, of 28, of 3637 Flat Creek Dr, Sub Sch I II III WITD 1st tions. If a person is found not CDV: Criminal domestic Traffic/Nonregistered Vehicle 4732 Gilbert Road, Hartsville, Darlington, No Charge Data  Hallie Jackson, 72, of 1005 guilty in a court of law, that per- violence  Kimberly Dawn Hopkins, Mal Injury to Personal Property  Antonio Marquell Wilds, Stephenson Cir, Hartsville, DUI son may have that printed here as CDVHAN: Criminal 47, of 108 Elma Cir, Darlington, >$200 28, of 1009 East Carolina Ave, 16 or Higher 1st Offense; Open well by providing court docu- domestic violence, high Traffic/Permit Unauthorized  Horacio Nelson Lorenzo Hartsville, Fail to Stop for Blue Container of Beer/Wine; ments to us to that effect. and aggravated nature Person to Drive Diaz, 47, of 2953 White Sands Light; Habitual Traffic Offender Driving Without a License PDC: Public disorderly  Shaheem Malik Joe, 20, of Circle, Hartsville, Criminal  Zachary NMN Williams, 73,  Aly NMN Sallah, 41, of 702  Tyler Braden Campbell, 26, conduct 117 Steel Mill Rd, Darlington, Sexual Conduct with Minors of 518 ½ Wingate Street, West Haven St, Florence, of 3019 Crestview Dr, PWID: Possession with Disregard Stop Sign; Driving  Shaniqua Lowery, 28, of Hartsville, Driving Under Darlington, Shoplifting intent to distribute Under Suspension; Poss 28G or 1073 Tobacco Rd, Hartsville, Suspension Manuft Possess Other Sub Sch I <$2000; Entering Premises SPOM: Simple Less Marij/10 or Less Hash 1st Manuft Possess Other Sub Sch I  Tyven Tyrone Yarborough II III WITD 1st; Trans After Warning; Shoplifting possession of marijuana  David Roosevelt Peterson, II III WITD 1st; MDP Drugs Sch I Jr., 28, of 311 Kelly St, Hartsville, Counterfeit Items $2000 <$2000; Shoplifting <$2000 41, of 294 Frost, Camden, B C LSD and Sch II Cocaine 1st; DUS (DUI) 1st Offense; <$10,000 Johnny Morris Davis, 64, of 108 Violation of Probation (Used by Drugs/Possession of Cocaine Uninsured Motor Vehicle Fee  Rickey Lee Wilson, 46, of Elma Circle, Darlington, Failure Offense; Animals/Ill Treatment PPP Only) 1st; Fraudulent Check Under Violation; Operate Vehicle w/o 806 S Sixth Street, Hartsville, to Appear After Release for of Animals 1st Offense  Raymond Edward Watkins, $500 1st; Fraudulent Check Registration and License; Open Pedestrian Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Felony  Kenneth Wade Perkins, 30, 26, of 2141 Helen St, Hartsville, Under $500 1st Container of Beer/Wine  Victoria Leigh Beasley, 28,  Lamatel Edwards, 44, of of 300 McCownsville Pond Rd, Drugs/Man Dist Etc of  Brandon Trevon McFadden,  Michael Lewis Borders Jr., of 2520 Summer Breeze Dr, 145 Brookwood Dr, Hartsville, Darlington, Hold for Another Methamphetamine 2nd 31, of 203 Chuck Dr, Hartsville, 49, of 311 71 st N Apt 1C, Myrtle Hartsville, Driving Under Voyeurism 1st Offense Jurisdiction  April White, 40, of 2957 MDP Drugs Sch I B C LSD and Beach, Checks/Fraudulent  Suspension; Uninsured Motor Brandon Tyron Goodson,  Brendan John Alen Svaton, Larkspur Rd, Florence, Financial Sch II Cocaine 1st; MDP Drugs Check >$5000 Vehicle Fee Violation; 33, of 2215 Hayne Street Lot 1, 37, of 2023 S Main St, Trans Card Fraud <$500 in 6 Sch I B C LSD and Sch II Cocaine  Presley Chavis, 73, of 1816 North Charleston, Probation Mths; Financial Trans Card 1st; MDP Drugs Sch I B C LSD Mackton Rd, Lamar, Weekender Traffic/Non Registered Vehicle; Darlington, Violation of City Improper Vehicle License Violation Ordinance Fraud <$500 in 6 Mths; and Sch II Cocaine 1st;  Felicia Denise Delane, 39,  Robert Brennan Graham, Financial Trans Card Fraud Drugs/Possession of Cocaine of 1608 South Center Road,  Melika Javari Depugh, 18,  Juluis Williamson, 51, of 37, of 513 Bedford Ave Apt A, <$500 in 6 Mths; Financial 1st; Manuft Possess Other Sub Darlington, Weekender of 2604 Welling Farm Rd, 150 Sallie Street, Darlington, Hartsville, Entering Premises Trans Card Fraud <$500 in 6 Sch I II III WITD 2nd; Poss  Dallas Martin Hayes, 22, of Darlington, Assault and Battery Non Support After Warning Mths; Financial Trans Card Firearm by Convicted Violent 2717 Chandler Dr, Hartsville, 3rd Degree  Malaysia Anderson, 20, of  Laura Elizabeth Hawkins, Fraud <$500 in 6 Mths Felon; Poss Firearm by Shoplifting <$2000  Latoya Denise Lawson, 34, 302 Brewer Ave, Hartsville, 31, of 1301 South 5th St Apt K-2,  Bobbie Maria Brown, 36, of Convicted Violent Felon; Poss  Charles Elijah Jackson, 63, of 707 E Chaplin Cir, Hartsville, Hartsville, Malicious Injury to Children/Neglect of Child or 2347 Queen Ann Road, Firearm by Convicted Violent of 400 Bell Ave, Hartsville, Unlawful Store/Transport Real Property <$2000 Helpess Person Florence, Driving Under Felon; Unlaw Store/Poss Entering Premises After Alcoholic Liquors 1st; Uninsured  Kiesha Shante Bonner, 21,  Roderych Marquis Suspension; Speeding Machine Gun/Sawed-Off Warning Motor Vehicle Fee Violation; Hickman, 29, of 1001 Hartland of 2188 Briarcliff Dr, Darlington,  Yolanda Leak, 40, of 108 Shotgun  Ryan Douglas Rushing, 30, Driving Under Suspension Dr, Hartsville, Entering Premises Assault and Battery 3rd Degree Court St, Darlington, Fail to  Ronnie Oneal McKnight Jr., of 329 Dotts Circle, Darlington,  Brittany Ann McGee, 29, of After Warning  Andre Bradford, 47, of 1261 Appear 29, of 405 Mustang Rd, Weekender 547 Cagle Street, Darlington,  Ronnie Hudson, 44, E Old Camden Road, Hartsville,  Ryan Christopher Rhames, Darlington, Breach of Trust  Ocniel Serrano, 18, of 1164 Violation County Drug Homeless, Darlington, Poss Firearm by Convicted 27, of 2245 Ashland Rd, McBee, w/Fraud Intent <$2000; Petty Camp Cox Circle, Fort Mill, Paraphernalia Ordinance Shoplifting <$2000 Violent Felon; Firearm During Operating Vehicle Which is Not Larceny <$2000 Purchase/Possession of Beer or  Johnny Junior Samuel, 51,  Ronnie Antonio Hudson, Unlaw Man Sale or Trans Liquor Registered/Lic; Operating  Willis Jane Denise Murphy, Wine by Minor; Open Container of 545 Davis St, Lamar, Public 44, Homeless, Hartsville,  Kasey Carraway, 57, of 616 Uninsured Motor Vehicle 1st Off 51, of 306 West Bobo Newsome of Beer/Wine; Poss 28G or Less Disorderly Conduct Shoplifting <$2000 Howard St, Hartsville, Petit  Christopher Ernest Hwy, Hartsville, Shoplifting Marij/10G or Less Hash 1st  Bernie Johnson, 50, of 452  Keshawn Jarrel Johnson, Larceny $2000 or Less Yarborough Jr., 28, of 200 Mont $2000 or Less (Enhance 16-0-  Deandre Jarond Toney, 24, Goodman Circle, Cheraw, 29, of 404 East Richardson Enhancement 120972 Clair Rd, Darlington, Non 157); Shoplifting $2000 or Less of 1010 Nandina St, Hartsville, Traffic/Expired Vehicle License; Circle, Hartsville, Uninsured  Paul Phillip Chishom, 42, of Support (Enhance 16-0-157); Shoplifting Public Disorderly Conduct Driving Under Suspension; Motor Vehicle Fee Violation; 1725 Mohawk, Hartsville, Non  John Anthony Anderson, <$2000  Kevin Vera Sanchez, 18, of Uninsured Motor Vehicle Fee Resisting Arrest; Animals/Ill Support; Non Support; Non 38, of 1836 Kellytown,  Michael Christian Tyner, 9824 Sanchez Rd, Fort Mill, Violation; Traffic/Non Treatment of Animals 1st Support; Violation of Parole Hartsville, Pedestrian Under 28, of 16345 Hwy 102, Patrick, Purchase/Possession of Beer or Registered Vehicle PAGE 4B | WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7, 2019 NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Attorney: John W. Bledsoe SUMMONS AND One Public Square, the Petition Herein NOTICE OF FILING disability. Date of Death: 3/20/2019 OF ESTATES III, III NOTICES Darlington, SC 29532, within Including, but Not Limited PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that IT IS SO ORDERED. Case No: 2019ES1600348 All persons having claims Address: POB 250, STATE OF SOUTH eight(8) months after the to, Any Unknown Heirs or the Petition in the above Gena Phillips Ervin Personal Representative: against the following estates Hartsville, SC 29550 CAROLINA date of the first publication Unknown Devisees of entitled action, together Attorney for Plaintiff Kashona Oakman MUST file their claims on (2p3 leave in thru 8-7-19) COUNTY OF DARLINGTON of this Notice to Creditors or Earnest Amos, Any with the Summons, of which (3c3 leave in thru 8-14-19) Address: Post Office Box 115, Form #371ES with the NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE COURT OF within one (1) year from Unknown Persons the foregoing is a copy and NOTICE TO CREDITORS Elgin, SC 29045 Probate Court of Darlington OF ESTATES COMMON PLEAS date of death, whichever is Designated as John Doe and the Lis Pendens, of which OF ESTATES (4p3 leave in thru 8-21-19) County, the address of which All persons having claims CA# 2019-CP-16-00639 earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et Unknown Infants or Persons the foregoing is a copy, were All persons having claims NOTICE TO CREDITORS is Room 208 Courthouse, against the following estates The Citizens Bank, Plaintiff, seq.), or such persons shall Under Disability or Persons filed in the Office of the against the following estates OF ESTATES One Public Square, MUST file their claims on vs. be forever barred as to their in the Military Service Probate Court for Darlington MUST file their claims on All persons having claims Darlington, SC 29532, within Form #371ES with the Benjamin Lee Brown, claims. All claims are Designated in a Class as County on July 1, 2019. Form #371ES with the against the following estates eight(8) months after the Probate Court of Darlington Michael Ray Poston, Jr., indi- required to be presented in Richard Roe, Respondents. Gena Phillips Ervin Probate Court of Darlington MUST file their claims on date of the first publication County, the address of which vidually and as Personal written statements on the LIS PENDENS Attorney for Plaintiff County, the address of which Form #371ES with the of this Notice to Creditors or is Room 208 Courthouse, Representative of the Estate prescribed form (FORM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: ORDER is Room 208 Courthouse, Probate Court of Darlington within one (1) year from One Public Square, of Cecelia Conyers Mathis, #371ES) indicating the An Action is being com- IT IS SO ORDERED that the One Public Square, County, the address of which date of death, whichever is Darlington, SC 29532, within Denise Mathis, Cassandra name and the address of the menced in the Darlington Summons herein, a copy of Darlington, SC 29532, within is Room 208 Courthouse, earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et eight(8) months after the Lovelace, individually and as claimant, the basis of the County Probate Court to which is annexed to be eight(8) months after the One Public Square, seq.), or such persons shall date of the first publication Personal Representative of claim, the amount claimed, determine the heirs of served upon all Respondents date of the first publication Darlington, SC 29532, within be forever barred as to their of this Notice to Creditors or the Estate of David Paul the date when the claim will Earnest Amos and determine unknown to the Petitioner of this Notice to Creditors or eight(8) months after the claims. All claims are within one (1) year from Mathis, McLeod Health, and become due, the nature of owners of their respective and her attorney, if any, hav- within one (1) year from date of the first publication required to be presented in date of death, whichever is any other person claiming any uncertainty as to the interests in certain real prop- ing or claiming to have any date of death, whichever is of this Notice to Creditors or written statements on the earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et any right, title or interest in claim and a description of erty in which Earnest Amos interest in or lien upon the earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et within one (1) year from prescribed form (FORM seq.), or such persons shall the real estate, and John Doe any security as to the claim. owned an interest at the property described in the seq.), or such persons shall date of death, whichever is #371ES) indicating the be forever barred as to their and Richard Roe; any per- Estate: Donna Greer time of his death. The prop- Petition by publication of the be forever barred as to their earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et name and the address of the claims. All claims are sons who may be in the mili- Date of Death: 6/3/2019 erty which is the subject of same once a week for three claims. All claims are seq.), or such persons shall claimant, the basis of the required to be presented in tary service of the United Case No: 2019ES1600325 this action is described as (3) successive weeks in the required to be presented in be forever barred as to their claim, the amount claimed, written statements on the States of America, being a Personal Representative: follows: News and Press, a newspa- written statements on the claims. All claims are the date when the claim will prescribed form (FORM class designated as John Doe, David Kahn All that certain piece, parcel per published in Darlington prescribed form (FORM required to be presented in become due, the nature of #371ES) indicating the and any unknown minors or Address: 1216 Cherokee or lot of land situate, lying County, South Carolina #371ES) indicating the written statements on the any uncertainty as to the name and the address of the person under a disability Road, Florence, SC 29501 or being in the City of which the newspaper is name and the address of the prescribed form (FORM claim and a description of claimant, the basis of the being a class designated as (3p3 leave in thru 8-14-19) Darlington, in the County of hereby designated most like- claimant, the basis of the #371ES) indicating the any security as to the claim. claim, the amount claimed, Richard Roe representing NOTICE TO CREDITORS Darlington, in the State of ly to give notice to said claim, the amount claimed, name and the address of the Estate: Isaiah Coe the date when the claim will any unknown heirs of, or OF ESTATES South Carolina being named unknown Respondents. the date when the claim will claimant, the basis of the Date of Death: 9/25/2018 become due, the nature of claimants against the proper- All persons having claims and designated as Lot 39 as IT IS FURTHER ORDERED become due, the nature of claim, the amount claimed, Case No: 2019ES1600304 any uncertainty as to the ty described in the against the following estates shown on a plat made by T. that Elizabeth Biggerstaff any uncertainty as to the the date when the claim will Personal Representative: claim and a description of Complaint, MUST file their claims on E. Wilson, C.E., dated York, Esquire be, and hereby claim and a description of become due, the nature of Marie C. Poole any security as to the claim. Defendants. Form #371ES with the January 17, 1959 and is appointed Guardian ad any security as to the claim. any uncertainty as to the Address: 508 Icoe Lane, Estate: Emilie M. Murray TO THE DEFENDANTS Probate Court of Darlington recorded in the office of the Litem NISI for the Estate: Cora Mae Hammonds claim and a description of Darlington, SC 29532 Date of Death: 5/8/2019 ABOVE NAMED, AND ANY County, the address of which Clerk of Court for Darlington Respondents who are infants Date of Death: 4/5/2019 any security as to the claim. Attorney: Gena Phillips Ervin Case No: 2019ES1600313 OTHER PERSON, KNOWN is Room 208 Courthouse, County in Plat Book 29 at or otherwise under disabili- Case No: 2019ES1600320 Estate: James Allen Watford Address: PO Box 2527, Personal Representative: OR UNKNOWN, OR BEING One Public Square, Page 63, being bounded on ty, whose names and Personal Representative: Date of Death: 9/23/2018 Florence, SC 29503-2527 James J. Murray MINORS OR UNDER ANY Darlington, SC 29532, within the Northeast by Magnolia addresses are unknown to Lanie McPhail Case No: 2019ES1600338 (2c3 leave in thru 8-7-19) Address: 2640 Welling Farm LEGAL DISABILITY, HEREIN eight(8) months after the Street and measuring there- the Petitioner, if any, having Address: 2624 Cherokee Personal Representative: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Road, Darlington, SC 29532 COLLECTIVELY DESIGNAT- date of the first publication on one hundred (100’) feet; or claiming to have any Lady St., Hartsville, SC Darren Thornton OF ESTATES (2p3 leave in thru 8-7-19) ED AS JOHN DOE AND of this Notice to Creditors or on the Southeast by Lot 40 interest in or lien upon the 29550 Address: 2001 Anderson All persons having claims NOTICE TO CREDITORS RICHARD ROE, CLAIMING within one (1) year from and measuring thereon one Estate of Earnest Amos or Attorney: B. Scott Suggs Farm Rd., Darlington, SC against the following estates OF ESTATES ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR date of death, whichever is hundred fifty (150’) feet, the property described in Address: The Suggs Law 29532 MUST file their claims on All persons having claims INTEREST IN THE PROPER- earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et reference being had to said the Petition for the purposes Firm, P.C., PO Drawer 591, (4p3 leave in thru 8-21-19) Form #371ES with the against the following estates TY: seq.), or such persons shall plat for a more complete of this action, unless such Florence, SC 29503 NOTICE OF Probate Court of Darlington MUST file their claims on YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- be forever barred as to their description. Respondents who are infants (4c3 leave in thru 8-21-19) APPLICATION Notice is hereby given County, the address of which Form #371ES with the MONED and required to claims. All claims are This being the identical or otherwise under disabili- NOTICE TO CREDITORS that Taylee Enterprise, LLC is Room 208 Courthouse, Probate Court of Darlington answer the Complaint here- required to be presented in property conveyed to ty, or any of them, or some- OF ESTATES intends to apply to the South One Public Square, County, the address of which in, a copy of which is here- written statements on the Earnest Amos and Mattie M. one on their behalf, shall, All persons having claims Darlington, SC 29532, within is Room 208 Courthouse, prescribed form (FORM against the following estates Carolina Department of with served up on you, and to Amos by deed recorded in within thirty (30) days after Revenue for a license/permit eight(8) months after the One Public Square, #371ES) indicating the MUST file their claims on serve a copy, of your Answer Deed Book 508 at Page 619 service of this notice upon that will allow the sale and date of the first publication Darlington, SC 29532, within name and the address of the Form #371ES with the to said Complaint upon the in the Office of the Clerk of you move upon the Court for on premises consumption of of this Notice to Creditors or eight(8) months after the subscriber, at his office at claimant, the basis of the Court for Darlington County. the appointment of a Probate Court of Darlington date of the first publication County, the address of which beer, wine, liquor at 500 within one (1) year from Post Office Box 4198, 201 claim, the amount claimed, TMS# 165-15-01-012 Guardian ad Litem, South 5th Street, Hartsville, of this Notice to Creditors or is Room 208 Courthouse, date of death, whichever is Graham Street, Florence, the date when the claim will SUMMONS Petitioner will apply to have SC 29550. To object to the within one (1) year from One Public Square, earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et S.C., 29502, within thirty become due, the nature of YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- the appointment of the issuance of this date of death, whichever is Darlington, SC 29532, within seq.), or such persons shall (30) days after the service any uncertainty as to the MONED and required to Guardian ad Litem NISI permit/license, written be forever barred as to their earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et hereof, exclusive of the day claim and a description of answer the Petition in this Elizabeth Biggerstaff York, eight(8) months after the protest must be postmarked claims. All claims are seq.), or such persons shall of such service, and if you fail any security as to the claim. action, a copy of which is Esquire whose address is date of the first publication no later than August 22, required to be presented in be forever barred as to their to answer the Complaint Estate: Harlie Edward Poston herewith served upon you, P.O. Box 9 Darlington, SC of this Notice to Creditors or 2019. For a protest to be written statements on the claims. All claims are within the time aforesaid, Date of Death: 6/1/2019 and to serve a copy of your 29540 made absolute for within one (1) year from valid, it must be in writing, prescribed form (FORM required to be presented in Plaintiff will apply to the Case No: 2019ES1600335 Answer or other responsive them or any of them. date of death, whichever is and should include the fol- #371ES) indicating the written statements on the Court for the relief demand- Personal Representative: pleading to said Petitioner IT IS FURTHER ORDERED earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et lowing information: name and the address of the prescribed form (FORM ed in the Complaint. Merlyn Poston on the subscriber at 504 that this Order shall be seq.), or such persons shall (1) the name, address claimant, the basis of the #371ES) indicating the YOU ARE FURTHER NOTI- Address: 515 Pleasantville South Coit Street, Post forthwith served upon said be forever barred as to their and telephone number of the claim, the amount claimed, name and the address of the FIED that unless the said Drive, Hartsville, SC 29550 Office Box 2527, Florence, Respondents who are infants claims. All claims are person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons the date when the claim will claimant, the basis of the minors or persons under Attorney: Larry W. Knox South Carolina 29503, with- or otherwise under disability required to be presented in why the application should become due, the nature of claim, the amount claimed, other legal disability, if any, Address: Post Office Box 419, in thirty (30) days from the by publication of the same written statements on the be denied; any uncertainty as to the the date when the claim will or someone in their behalf or Chesterfield, SC 29709 service hereof, exclusive of once a week for three (3) prescribed form (FORM (3) that the person claim and a description of become due, the nature of (3p3 leave in thru 8-14-19) #371ES) indicating the in behalf of any of them, shall the date of such service; and successive weeks in the protesting is willing to attend any security as to the claim. any uncertainty as to the NOTICE TO CREDITORS name and the address of the within thirty (30) days after if you fail to answer to the News and Press, a newspa- a hearing (if one is requested Estate: Willard Christopher claim and a description of OF ESTATES claimant, the basis of the the service of this Notice Petition within the time per published in Darlington by the applicant); Jordan any security as to the claim. upon you moves before the All persons having claims aforesaid, Petitioner will County, South Carolina claim, the amount claimed, Date of Death: 4/6/2019 Estate: Laurie Beckham Court for appointment of a against the following estates seek an Order of the of the which the newspaper is the date when the claim will Case No: 2019ES1600301 Sorrow Guardian ad Litem, and if MUST file their claims on Court granting the relief hereby designated as the become due, the nature of Personal Representative: Date of Death: 5/17/2019 you fail to do so, Plaintiff will Form #371ES with the demanded in the Petition. most likely to give notice to any uncertainty as to the Regina Jordan Case No: 2019ES1600322 Probate Court of Darlington claim and a description of apply to have the appoint- Gena Phillips Ervin the Respondents who are LEGALS ON 5B Address: 1019 Evander Road, Personal Representative: ment of the Guardian Ad County, the address of which Attorney for Plaintiff infants or otherwise under any security as to the claim. Hartsville, SC 29550 Kelley Beckham Manson Litem Nisi, Mr. Steve Mikell, is Room 208 Courthouse, Estate: Dorothy Price (2p3 leave in thru 8-7-19) Address: 4824 Smallwood Esq., whose address is 909 One Public Square, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Road #217, Columbia, SC West Evans Street, Florence, Darlington, SC 29532, within OF ESTATES 29223 South Carolina, 29501, made eight(8) months after the All persons having claims (2p3 leave in thru 8-7-19) absolute on or after the date date of the first publication NOTICE TO CREDITORS against the following estates service by publication is com- of this Notice to Creditors or OF ESTATES MUST file their claims on pleted. within one (1) year from WHEN PUBLIC NOTICES All persons having claims Form #371ES with the YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE date of death, whichever is against the following estates Probate Court of Darlington NOTICE that the original earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et MUST file their claims on County, the address of which Summons and Complaint seq.), or such persons shall Form #371ES with the is Room 208 Courthouse, were filed with the Clerk of be forever barred as to their Probate Court of Darlington One Public Square, Court for Darlington County claims. All claims are REACH THE PUBLIC, County, the address of which Darlington, SC 29532, within on June 12, 2019 at 11:01 required to be presented in is Room 208 Courthouse, eight(8) months after the a.m. the object and prayer of written statements on the One Public Square, date of the first publication which is to quiet title to the prescribed form (FORM Darlington, SC 29532, within of this Notice to Creditors or property described in the #371ES) indicating the within one (1) year from eight(8) months after the name and the address of the EVERYONE BENEFITS. Complaint and foreclosure of date of the first publication date of death, whichever is a mortgage encumbering the claimant, the basis of the of this Notice to Creditors or earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et real estate. claim, the amount claimed, within one (1) year from seq.), or such persons shall s\ Ray Coit Yarborough, Jr. the date when the claim will date of death, whichever is be forever barred as to their July 18, 2019 become due, the nature of earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et claims. All claims are Ray Coit Yarborough, Jr. any uncertainty as to the seq.), or such persons shall required to be presented in SC Bar# 5725 claim and a description of be forever barred as to their written statements on the Florence, South Carolina any security as to the claim. claims. All claims are prescribed form (FORM Attorney for Plaintiff Estate: Mary Alice Wilson required to be presented in #371ES) indicating the POB 4198 Date of Death: 4/13/2019 written statements on the name and the address of the Florence, South Carolina Case No: 2019ES1600324 prescribed form (FORM claimant, the basis of the 29502 Personal Representative: #371ES) indicating the claim, the amount claimed, Telephone: (843) 676-0580 Barbara D. Willoughby name and the address of the the date when the claim will Facsimile: (843) 676-9045 Address: 3525 Willoughby claimant, the basis of the become due, the nature of Coityarborough.rcylaw@gm Lane, Effingham, SC 29541 claim, the amount claimed, any uncertainty as to the ail.com (3p3 leave in thru 8-14-19) claim and a description of the date when the claim will NOTICE OF (2c3 leave in thru 8-7-19) any security as to the claim. become due, the nature of NOTICE TO CREDITORS APPLICATION Notice is hereby given Estate: Herbert Leonce King, any uncertainty as to the OF ESTATES that Shannon B. Strickland III claim and a description of All persons having claims intends to apply to the South Date of Death: 4/19/2018 any security as to the claim. against the following estates Case No: 2019ES1600286 Estate: Sidney Tyson Steen, Carolina Department of MUST file their claims on Revenue for a license/permit Personal Representative: Sr. Form #371ES with the that will allow the sale and Jonathan Robert King Date of Death: 6/5/2019 Probate Court of Darlington off premises consumption of Address: 212 Hay River Case No: 2019ES1600314 County, the address of which Personal Representative: liquor at 436 North Main Street, Garner, NC 27529 is Room 208 Courthouse, Street, Darlington, SC Judy W. Steen Attorney: John W. Bledsoe One Public Square, 29532. To object to the Address: 1029 Rescue Drive, III, III Darlington, SC 29532, within issuance of this Hartsville, SC 29550 Address: POB 250, eight(8) months after the permit/license, written Hartsville, SC 29551 (2p3 leave in thru 8-7-19) date of the first publication protest must be postmarked NOTICE TO CREDITORS (2p3 leave in thru 8-7-19) of this Notice to Creditors or no later than August 15, OF ESTATES NOTICE TO CREDITORS within one (1) year from 2019. For a protest to be All persons having claims OF ESTATES date of death, whichever is valid, it must be in writing, Public notices tell you what is being done by your against the following estates All persons having claims earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et and should include the fol- MUST file their claims on against the following estates seq.), or such persons shall lowing information: government and in your courts. It’s your right to know Form #371ES with the MUST file their claims on be forever barred as to their (1) the name, address Probate Court of Darlington when there’s a zoning change, public hearing or election Form #371ES with the claims. All claims are and telephone number of the County, the address of which Probate Court of Darlington required to be presented in person filing the protest; is Room 208 Courthouse, (2) the specific reasons coming up. Do you want to know when a bar or strip club County, the address of which written statements on the One Public Square, why the application should is Room 208 Courthouse, prescribed form (FORM Darlington, SC 29532, within be denied; is opening in your neighborhood or if your property is One Public Square, #371ES) indicating the eight(8) months after the (3) that the person Darlington, SC 29532, within name and the address of the date of the first publication protesting is willing to attend auctioned o ? These are just a few types of public notices eight(8) months after the claimant, the basis of the of this Notice to Creditors or a hearing (if one is requested date of the first publication claim, the amount claimed, that are required to run in S.C. newspapers. within one (1) year from by the applicant); of this Notice to Creditors or the date when the claim will date of death, whichever is (4) that the person within one (1) year from become due, the nature of earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et protesting resides in the same date of death, whichever is any uncertainty as to the There’s no better way to notify the public than through the seq.), or such persons shall county where the proposed earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et claim and a description of be forever barred as to their place of business is located or seq.), or such persons shall any security as to the claim. combination of S.C. newspapers and SCPublicNotices.com... claims. All claims are within five miles of the busi- be forever barred as to their Estate: Dashon Shernard ness; and, required to be presented in the permanency of print paired with the accessibility of a claims. All claims are Crummy (5) the name of the appli- written statements on the required to be presented in Date of Death: 2/26/2019 cant and the address of the prescribed form (FORM statewide, searchable site. written statements on the Case No: 2019ES1600330 premises to be licensed. #371ES) indicating the prescribed form (FORM Personal Representative: Protests must be mailed name and the address of the #371ES) indicating the Melissa Ketter to: S.C. Department of claimant, the basis of the Public notices/legal ads from virtually all name and the address of the Address: 3735 Hartsville Revenue, Attn: ABL, PO Box claim, the amount claimed, claimant, the basis of the Highway, Hartsville, SC 125, Columbia, S.C. 29214; the date when the claim will S.C. newspapers are now available online claim, the amount claimed, 29550 or faxed to: (803) 896-0110. become due, the nature of the date when the claim will Attorney: Kelsey Willey (3p3 leave in thru 8-14-19) any uncertainty as to the NOTICE OF FILING in one convenient location. become due, the nature of Address: PO Box 714, claim and a description of STATE OF SOUTH any uncertainty as to the Charleston, SC 29402 claim and a description of any security as to the claim. CAROLINA (3p3 leave in thru 8-14-19) This service is provided by S.C. newspapers at no cost to taxpayers. any security as to the claim. Estate: James Edward NOTICE TO CREDITORS COUNTY OF DARLINGTON Estate: Teresa Yarborough Thomas OF ESTATES IN THE PROBATE COURT King Date of Death: 5/29/2019 All persons having claims CASE NO.: 2019-ES16-289 Date of Death: 3/26/2019 Case No: 2019ES1600311 against the following estates Felita A. Davis, Petitioner, Search public notice ads from this newspaper at Case No: 2019ES1600284 Personal Representative: MUST file their claims on vs. Personal Representative: Maureen V. Thomas Form #371ES with the John Doe and Richard Roe Jonathan Robert King Address: 821 E. Bobo Probate Court of Darlington as Representatives of All Address: 212 Hay River Newsom Hwy, Hartsville, SC County, the address of which Persons Unknown Claiming Street, Garner, NC 27529 29550 is Room 208 Courthouse, Any Right, Title or Interest SCPublicNotices.com (2p3 leave in thru 8-7-19) in the Matter Described in NOON FRIDAY AD DEADLINE Call 393-3811,fax 393-6811or e-mail AUGUST 7, 2019 | PAGE 5B [email protected]. 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Deceased Defendants, and appointment will be made by Haynesworth to CMH Engineering Co., Inc., said BUILDING system (outside the triangle 5:30 p.m. at the offi ce of Pee Legals all other persons entitled to the Plaintiff. Homes, Inc. d/b/a Clayton plat being recorded in the 1625 HARRY BYRD of the runways) at Dee Electric Cooperative, claim under or through them NOTICE OF FILING COM- Homes dated July 17, 2000, office of the Clerk of Court HIGHWAY (SC HWY 151) Darlington County Airport, Inc. at 1355 East McIver Continued from 4B being a class designated as PLAINT and recorded in the Office of for Darlington County in Plat DARLINGTON, SC 29532 313 G Graham Segars Road, Darlington. Th e pur- Mary Roe; All Unknown per- YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE the Clerk of Court for Book 88 at page 33. 843-398-4100 Parkway, Darlington, SC. pose of (4) that the person sons with any right, title or NOTICE that the Summons Darlington County on August This being the same property www.darcosc.com Anyone wishing to present this meeting will be to nomi- protesting resides in the same interest in the real estate and Complaint in the above- 7, 2000 at 3:42 pm in Book conveyed to James and Notice is hereby given that an opinion on these pro- nate candidates for Pee Dee county where the proposed described herein, being a captioned action were filed M480 at Page 52 The prem- Josephine Haynesworth by there will be a Public Hearing posed farmland leases may Electric Cooperative’s Board place of business is located or class designated as Jane Doe; on July 15, 2019, in the ises covered and affected by deed of Barbara A. Grant held before the Darlington do so at this time. of Trustees. within five miles of the busi- also any Unknown persons Office of the Clerk of Court the said mortgage and the dated March 7, 1990 and County Council on the date Assistance will be provided Th is year’s Nominating ness; and, who may be in the military for Darlington County, South foreclosure thereof, were, at filed for record on March 8, and time above stated to to accommodate the special Committee is composed of (5) the name of the appli- service of the United States Carolina. the time of making thereof 1990 in Deed Book 987 at receive comments on the fol- needs of handicapped per- the following members: Joe cant and the address of the premises to be licensed. of America, being a class des- NOTICE OF AN ORDER and at the time of the filing page 444, Darlington County lowing proposed farmland sons attending the meeting Daniel Easterling - Hartsville, Protests must be mailed ignated as John Doe; and APPOINTING GUARDIAN of the Lis Pendens, as Records. leases: upon request. Special assis- Bruce to: S.C. Department of Any Unknown minors, per- AD LITEM NISI AND described on the attached Crawford & von Keller, LLC. Lease #1: A five-year lease tance requests should be L. Johnson - Hartsville, Revenue, Attn: ABL, PO Box sons under a Disability or NOTICE A GUARDIAN Exhibit "A". PO Box 4216 for a tract of farmland con- made to J. JaNet Bishop, Melvin L. Th omas - Marion, 125, Columbia, S.C. 29214; persons incarcerated, being a AD LITEM APPOINTED EXHIBIT "A" Columbia, SC 29204 sisting of 109.6 acres in the Clerk to Council, at 843-398- and Earl Turbeville - Marion. or faxed to: (803) 896-0110. class designated as Richard PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT ALL that certain piece, parcel Phone: 803-790-2626 interior of the runway system 4100, seventy-two hours Any eligible member seeking (4p3 leave in thru 8-21-19) Roe an action involving real prop- or lot of land lying, being and E m a i l : (inside the triangle of the prior to the scheduled public nomination as a candidate SUMMONS YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- erty known as 137 Pepper situated in the County of [email protected] runways) at Darlington hearing. for Pee Dee Electric (Deficiency Judgment MONED and required to Drive, in which you may Darlington, State of South Attorneys for Plaintiff County Airport, 313 G (4c1 leave in thru 8-7-19) Cooperative’s Board of Waived) answer the Complaint in this have an interest, has been Carolina, being shown and (4c3 leave in thru 8-21-19) Graham Segars Parkway, NOTICE OF Trustees should (Mortgage Foreclosure) action, and to serve a copy of commenced in the Court of designated as Lot No. 18, DARLINGTON COUNTY Darlington, SC. NOMINATING attend this meeting. (Mobile Home your Answer on the sub- Common Pleas for Block “C” on a plat of Pepper COUNCIL Lease #2: A five-year lease COMMITTEE MEETING PDEC is an equal opportunity Repossession) scribers at their offices, 1640 Darlington County, South Ridge, Phase II, dated May NOTICE OF PUBLIC for a tract of farmland con- Th e Nominating Committee provider & employer. Non-Jury St. Julian Place, Columbia, Carolina and that, by Order 27, 1981, prepared for HEARING sisting of 145 acres com- of Pee Dee Electric (4c1 leave in thru 8-7-19) STATE OF SOUTH South Carolina 29202, with- of the Clerk of Court filed Kenneth Saleeby and Larry SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 prised of five parcels around Cooperative, Inc. will meet CAROLINA in thirty (30) days after serv- therein on , Kelley N. Prosser by Ervin. 6 P.M. the exterior of the runway on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 COUNTY OF DARLINGTON ice hereof, exclusive of the Yarborough Woody, Esquire COURTHOUSE ANNEX/EMS at IN THE COURT OF day of such service; except has been appointed as the COMMON PLEAS that the United States of attorney to represent any CASE NO. 2019CP1600753 America, if named, shall have unknown Defendants that Vanderbilt Mortgage and sixty (60) days to answer may be in the military service Answers from 2B Finance, Inc, Plaintiff, -vs- after the service hereof, represented by the class des- The Estate of James W. exclusive of the day of such ignated as John Doe and Haynesworth; and The service; and if you fail to Guardian ad Litem Nisi for all Estate of Josephine answer the Complaint within minors and persons under Haynesworth; all Unknown the time aforesaid, the legal disability as a class des- Heirs of Deceased Plaintiff in this action will ignated as Richard Roe, Defendants, and all other apply to the Court for a judg- Defendants herein. persons entitled to claim ment by default granting the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE under or through them being relief demanded in the THAT, unless you or some- a class designated as Mary Complaint. one on your behalf apply to Roe; All Unknown persons TO MINOR(S) OVER the Court for appointment of with any right, title or inter- FOURTEEN YEARS OF a suitable person to act as est in the real estate AGE, AND/OR TO Attorney or Guardian ad described herein, being a MINOR(S) UNDER FOUR- Litem herein, within thirty class designated as Jane Doe; TEEN YEARS OF AGE (30) days after service by also any Unknown persons AND THE PERSON WITH publication of this Notice, who may be in the military WHOM THE MINOR(S) the appointment of Kelley service of the United States RESIDE(S), AND/OR TO Yarborough Woody, Esquire of America, being a class des- PERSON UNDER SOME as Guardian ad Litem shall be ignated as John Doe; and LEGAL DISABILITY, made absolute. Any Unknown minors, per- INCOMPETENTS AND LIS PENDENS sons under a Disability or PERSONS CONFINED: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN persons incarcerated, being a YOU ARE FURTHER SUM- that an action has been com- class designated as Richard MONED AND NOTIFIED menced and is now pending Roe, Defendant(s). to apply for the appointment in this Court upon the TO THE DEFENDANT(S), of a Guardian ad Litem with- Complaint of the above- The Estate of James W. in thirty (30) days after serv- named Plaintiff for the fore- Haynesworth and The Estate ice of this Summons and closure of a certain mortgage of Josephine Haynesworth; Notice upon you. If you fail of real estate given by James all Unknown Heirs of to do so, application for such Haynesworth and Josephine PAGE 6B | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019 NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C. Landing on easy street: Sen. Campbell’s airport contract offers generous pay, perks

By Rick Brundrett operates three Charleston-area allowance. The Nerve airports, including Charleston The two-year contract was International Airport, provided signed on Aug. 25, 2017 – less Longtime state Sen. Paul the existing contract to The than three months before his Campbell gets plenty of perks Nerve but declined to release arrest – and runs through Aug. as the Charleston International the new agreement, contend- 25 of this year. Airport director – on top of his ing it is not yet finalized. Campbell is required under growing six-figure salary, The CCAA is governed by an the contract to “devote his best according to his current con- 11-member board, six mem- efforts and full attention and tract released to The Nerve. bers of which are nominated by skill” as the CCAA’s executive He can get reimbursed, for state House and Senate mem- director and CEO, though example, for “reasonable enter- bers representing Charleston while the Senate is in session, tainment expenses,” and County and approved by the he “may fulfill these duties receives a $1,000 monthly car governor. The Charleston remotely.” allowance. County Council and Charleston In 2013, the state Attorney Under the two-year con- City Council jointly appoint General’s Office, headed by tract, which expires next one member, while the mayors Alan Wilson, said in a written month, the Charleston County of Charleston, North opinion that Campbell’s posi- Aviation Authority (CCAA) can Charleston and Mount Pleasant tions as the airport authority’s fire Campbell for “dishonest” or and the Charleston County executive director and senator “unethical” conduct even if he Council chairman serve as ex- likely wouldn’t violate the state is not criminally charged, officio members. Board mem- constitutional ban on dual though it also requires him and bers serve four-year terms. office holding. the authority to try to “resolve Campbell’s base annual Campbell’s existing contract all disputes between them- salary under his existing con- allows the CCAA to fire him for selves.” tract is $250,000, though cause, including for “demon- The contract was in effect according to his income-disclo- stration of gross negligence or Mercedes SUV told troopers limit of 0.08 percent. findings are publicized when when the Berkeley County sure statement filed in March willful misconduct,” or if he is she saw him switch seats with But Colleton County magis- they’re made.” Republican, the CCAA’s execu- with the State Ethics convicted of or pleads guilty to his wife after the crash. That trate Elbert Duffie, who is not In an interview with The tive director since 2013, was Commission, he received a “felony, crime of moral turpi- resulted in a charge against in Campbell’s legislative dis- Nerve, Campbell denied using arrested in 2017 on charges of $275,252 in salary last year. tude, other serious crime, or to Sen. Campbell of furnishing trict, dropped the DUI charge his legislative position to try to driving under the influence His contract allows pay raises an offense that affects the repu- false information to police, in after Campbell’s lawyers con- influence authorities when he and lying to police. All charges at the “discretion” of the CCAA tation of either CCAA or addition to his DUI charge. tended troopers violated state was arrested, or that he violat- stemming from the Nov. 4, The then-21-year-old driver law by not acting on his request board, which is required to Employee.” ed any state ethics laws. 2017, incident on Interstate 26 annually review his compensa- The CCAA under the con- on the video also reported that for a separate blood test, In a follow-up email, he said in North Charleston were later tion. tract also can fire Campbell for after the approximately 9 p.m. according to a (Charleston) dropped. Campbell also receives other participating in “any fraud, collision, Campbell came over Post & Courier story. the CCAA and Senate Ethics The Nerve reported that a benefits from the CCAA under embezzlement, dishonest, to her and handed her his The Horry County Solicitor’s Committee were “kept recently released police video his contract, including: unethical conduct or act,” Senate business card. Office, which was assigned to informed” following his arrest. raised questions about whether -- Reimbursement for all though a criminal charge or Under state ethics law, a handle the case, dropped the The Nerve last month asked the then-71-year-old Campbell, “reasonable and necessary conviction is not required public official can’t use his false information charge the Attorney General’s Office if who was the Senate Ethics expenses,” including “reason- under that section. office, or attempt to use his against Campbell in late it planned to investigate Committee chairman at the able entertainment expenses” In his 2017 arrest, Campbell position, to “influence a gov- February 2018, just before his Campbell, based on the con- time and has been in the Senate in “carrying out his duties is seen on a YouTube video, ernment decision” in which he scheduled trial, the newspaper tents of the YouTube video, for since 2007, tried to use his posi- under this Agreement”; posted by “Real World Police” has “an economic interest,” reported. possible state ethics violations. tion as a lawmaker to get out of -- Paid membership in in May of this year, telling a defined as an “economic bene- Initially contacted by The A spokesman in an email the charges. “industry organizations cus- state trooper that he is a state fit of $50 or more.” Nerve, Sen. Sean Bennett, R- replied that “there’s nothing At the time, The Nerve tomary for this position and senator, noting, “I want to be A violation of that section Dorchester, who is the current new for us to investigate now.” requested copies of his current reasonable travel and atten- sure you’re clear and I’m clear.” can be a criminal offense, a chairman of the Senate Ethics contract with the CCAA and a dance”; He also told the trooper misdemeanor punishable by a Committee, said he wasn’t Brundrett is the news editor new, one-year agreement -- State retirement and after his arrest he was “good maximum sentence of one year aware of the YouTube video but approved by the authority – deferred compensation bene- friends” with the state Highway in prison and a $5,000 fine. would review it. of The Nerve which hiked his salary to fits; Patrol commander, and that he On the video, Campbell was Bennett said he later (www.thenerve.org). Contact $300,000 – but was instructed `-- Medical and life insur- was in charge of running informed at the Charleston watched the video but declined him at 803-254-4411 or to submit a formal request for ance, or $1,000 monthly if he Charleston International County Detention Center that further comment on it, adding [email protected]. Follow him the records under the state chooses not to participate in Airport. his blood-alcohol level after the committee “just can’t com- on Twitter @RickBrundrett. Freedom of Information Act. the CCAA plan; and The driver of the Jeep that being a given a breath test was ment on it in any way unless Follow The Nerve on Facebook The CCAA, which owns and -- A $1,000 monthly car was rear-ended by his 0.09 percent, above the legal there is a finding, and those and Twitter @thenervesc.

So you need to understand natural disasters started in the what went wrong, but they director of the SLIS participants. Those surveyed Flood what’s happening between the aftermath of Hurricane weren’t able to offer the Laboratory for Leadership in included people with difficul- Continued from 6A surface and that rock.” Katrina, which struck the Gulf insights that physical model- Equity of Access and Diversity, ty walking or standing, con- After drilling holes 500 to Coast in 2005. She built small- ing allowed. partnered with School of centration or memory issues She is working to investi- 600 feet deep, soil and rock scale models of the New When the floodwaters rose Medicine professors David and hearing or vision loss. gate the sediment in South samples were removed and Orleans levees, tested them in across the South Carolina Leach and Robert Dawson to The mixed-method survey Carolina’s coastal plain, categorized to see how the a centrifuge machine and was Midlands in 2015, homes were understand how people with included 123 people with dis- destroyed, shelters were disabilities navigated the including areas in Charleston land would behave in an able to help determine why abilities who had been affect- and Myrtle Beach, to under- earthquake. “To design a the levees — even those that opened, and victims were res- flood. The team evaluated the cued and ferried to higher ed by the flood, and 17 profes- stand what is going on with bridge, you need to know this weren’t topped by water — strengths of the response and ground. The situation was sionals or volunteers. Of those soil beneath the surface. material. On top of that, you failed in Katrina. developed suggestions to be especially difficult for people better prepared for future nat- surveyed, 63 percent of the “In South Carolina, we want to investigate what will It turned out that the lev- with disabilities, who faced a ural disasters. people with disabilities had have one of the most challeng- happen if there’s an earth- ees, originally built with clay lack of accessibility in shelters “To make a difference, we been displaced from their ing geological settings in the quake in Charleston along the and sand, were raised higher and a lack of awareness and must first understand the homes during the flood. coastal plain,” Sasankul says. world. Our bedrock is very over the years with steel walls training among some emer- experiences from the perspec- The researchers had sever- deep, it could be 1,000 or “Near the coast, you have soft, as sea levels rose. Flooding gency responders. tives of people who live that al ideas for areas of improve- more feet deep in the ground,” loose sand deposits. If you from Katrina created a gap Zhenlong Li and his col- reality,” Copeland says. “Our ment, including disability she says. “Typically, founda- have layers of that under- between the steel wall and the leagues at the Geoinformation work focused on the South awareness and emergency tion is on that bedrock. ground and an earthquake levee on the canal side, creat- and Big Data Research Carolina floods, but we’ve planning training for profes- Because it’s so deep in South shakes the ground, that soil ing a path for water to flow. Laboratory in the College of been hopeful that the findings sionals and volunteers, Carolina, there’s no way to could flow.” Researchers doing computer Arts and Sciences, used social would be informational in all strengthening or developing put foundation on that rock. Her interest in researching modeling tried to simulate media data to estimate 54 forms of disaster response and services to ensure equal percent of South Carolina's preparedness for people with access to all resources, coastal population evacuat- varying disabilities, whether ed to a safer location dur- those disabilities are visible or improving communication ing Hurricane Matthew in invisible.” and ways to access communi- 2016. The researchers partnered cation and services, and Clayton Copeland, a fac- with Able SC, a nonprofit that improved collaboration ulty member with the advocates for people with dis- between people with disabili- School of Library and abilities, which shared the ties and emergency response Information Science and survey and helped identify personnel.

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