Lee prison nurse arrested after contraband found

BY ADRIENNE SARVIS ville, was arrested facility on Wisacky Highway on [email protected] after two men’s Tuesday, and the tobacco was watches were found found during a subsequent search. South Carolina Department of on her person and two The tobacco wrapped in condoms Corrections Police Services has packages of tobacco is consistent with known methods FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 75 CENTS charged another corrections facili- wrapped in condoms used to smuggle in contraband, ac- SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 ty employee, this time at Lee Cor- MONTGOMERY were found inside her cording to the warrant. rectional Institution, for allegedly vehicle that was Montgomery is charged with at- bringing contraband into the state parked on SCDC prop- tempting to furnish a prisoner with 3 SECTIONS, 28 PAGES | VOL. 123, NO. 165 prison on Tuesday. erty, according to an arrest war- contraband. Patricia M. Montgomery, former rant. She was held at Sumter-Lee BEST OF SUMTER head nurse administrator at Lee The watches were found during a Correctional Institution in Bishop- routine search as she entered the SEE ARREST, PAGE A13

Celebrating a couple months off school Children kick off their first afternoon of summer vacation by splashing in the spray park at North HOPE Park on Thursday afternoon.

PHOTOS BY ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM Item’s 1st winners celebration held downtown See photos from red carpet event that recognized 264 chosen in contest A5

CLARENDON SUN Buddy Benches help teach kids to reach out to others A7 DEATHS, B6 Leroy Wilder Roger Durant Mary Ellen Coleman King Lee J. Nesbitt Thelma Brown Brayboy Mary Lee Abraham Jackson Jenester Reddick Bolden Eva Mae Burch Woodrow Washington WEATHER, A14 Lakewood grad soars despite hardships WHERE’S THE RAIN? BY ADRIENNE SARVIS drowned after falling off a large Very warm with clouds and sun; partly [email protected] inner tube while playing with two cloudy and humid tonight friends in Lake Marion. His two HIGH 90, LOW 70 A Lakewood High School senior friends were rescued during the in- showed that his will to do well in cident. school is much stronger than his The Boozer scholarship is awarded reading disability after he received once a year to a minority Lakewood INSIDE CONTACT US more than nine recognitions, in- senior based on academic achieve- Classifieds B7 Info: 774-1200 cluding six scholarships, during ments. Students who apply for the Comics C6 Advertising: 774-1237 Class Day on Wednesday. scholarship must also write an essay Opinion A12 Classifieds: 774-1200 One of those scholarships, the Jo- and complete an interview to be con- Television C4 Delivery: 774-1258 seph Boozer Scholarship offered by sidered, which Item staff conduct USA Today C1 News and Sports: the Osteen family who own The and decide who will be awarded. 774-1226 Sumter Item, was given to Justin This year’s scholarship was award- Johnson, 19, for graduating as one ed to Johnson, who displayed a simi- of the top in his class despite hav- lar academic prowess as Joseph ing dyslexia. Boozer, a student known for his hard VISIT US ONLINE AT the .com The $500 scholarship was started work in athletics and academics. ADRIENNE SARVIS / THE SUMTER ITEM by the Osteens after the 1988 “I have a very hard time reading Clara Clayborne, sister of Joseph drowning death of Joseph Boozer, quickly,” Johnson said, “but that Boozer, stands with Lakewood High 15, the son of a longtime employee. has not deterred me from reading.” School senior Justin Johnson, 19, Boozer, a 10th-grade student at after Class Day on Wednesday. the former Furman High School, SEE JOHNSON, PAGE A13 Clemson’s ‘Making It Grow’ gardening show crew wins 4 Telly Awards for 2018 BY DENISE ATTAWAY four prestigious show’s crew. Public Service and Agriculture Telly Awards this “Our most im- year, bringing the portant mission is SUMTER — The Emmy total Telly Awards to help people use Award-winning “Making It for the show to 19 environmentally Grow” gardening show has since 2000. sustainable meth- more Telly Awards to add to The live, inter- ods and still be FLYNN McNULTY its slate of accolades. active “Making It successful in Clemson University Cooper- Grow” show is growing plants,” ative Extension Service’s produced by South Carolina McNulty said. “To do that, we Amanda McNulty, Sean Flynn ETV and Clemson University. emphasize identifying the and the rest of the crew of McNulty said winning these CLEMSON PUBLIC SERVICE AND AGRICULTURE “Making It Grow” received awards is an honor for the SEE AWARDS, PAGE A13 Clemson’s “Making It Grow” TV show won four 2018 Telly Awards. A2 | FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM

Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] United Way program director recognized Sumter’s Melanie Dees leads Diamonds to prevent adolescent pregnancy

BY KAYLA ROBINS years of her life to serving the com- science-based curriculum to youth [email protected] munity, said Megan Ray, marketing/ ages 12 to 19 years old through part- communications specialist for United nerships with schools, churches and A statewide organization that Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee community organizations. We dis- works to prevent teen pregnancy Counties. She helps others and brings courage premature sexual experi- awarded a Sumter County program out the best in people through "work, mentation, STDs, unplanned preg- director its most distinguished volunteer endeavors and the church." nancies and repeat pregnancies in award. SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Preg- youth. We promote positive self-es- Melanie Dees, program director at nancy honored her at its summer in- teem and community service, while United Way Diamonds, received the stitute. teaching goal-setting, decision-mak- Murray L. Vincent Outstanding Pre- There has been a 56 percent decline ing and problem-solving skills." vention Professional Award from the in teenage pregnancy in Sumter She said Dees understands what it SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Preg- County since United Way Diamonds means to serve and that she contin- nancy. The award, named in memory began in 2000. ues to do so after having retired from of Dr. Murray Vincent, recognizes "Our Diamonds program is a com- the U.S. Air Force. someone who has "significantly im- prehensive, age-appropriate absti- "She is devoted to making our com- pacted the prevention of adolescent nence-based teen pregnancy preven- munity better by focusing on our pregnancy in South Carolina while tion and reproductive health educa- youth," Ray said. "She gives countless exemplifying the characteristics of tion initiative of United Way of Sum- hours to ensure our youth strive to the award's namesake." ter, Clarendon and Lee Counties," be the best and to reduce teen preg- Dees has committed more than 15 Ray said. "We provide an interactive, nancy rates in our area." MELANIE DEES Study says vaping by kids isn’t up, but some are skeptical

are plans to add questions CDC official: Some under-estimation is about Juul, but those likely won't appear until next year's possible in regard to Juul e-cigarettes survey. Similar plans are being NEW YORK (AP) — Vaping but health officials have made for an annual University held steady last year in high warned nicotine is harmful to of Michigan survey of adoles- school students and declined in developing brains. cent tobacco use, said Richard middle school kids, according The new CDC study is based Miech, who leads that study. to new government data, but on a questionnaire filled out Because kids currently aren't some researchers are skeptical annually by roughly 20,000 stu- being asked about Juul specifi- because the survey may have dents in grades 6 through 12. cally, researchers can't say for missed out on a booming e-cig- The study focused on "current sure if vaping is increasing or arette brand. users" — defined as kids who decreasing, he said. The Centers for Disease Con- said they had used a tobacco Juul e-cigarettes first went trol and Prevention survey did product in the previous 30 on sale in 2015. They look like not specifically ask about Juul days. computer flash drives, can be e-cigarettes, and research sug- The CDC survey, and others, recharged in computer USB THE ASSOCIATED PRESS gests some kids don't equate have shown a general decline A Massachusetts high school principal displays vaping devices that ports and have prefilled car- the trendy devices with other in the use of tobacco products. were confiscated from students. tridges containing nicotine. types of e-cigarettes. But the level of vaping They also offer kid-friendly fla- Given that omission and the soared until 2016, when there vors like fruit and creme bru- skyrocketing sales of Juul last was a puzzling and dramatic vaping was at about the same Among middle schoolers, lee, and teens can smoke them year, the survey may be miss- drop, from 16 percent to 11 per- level last year as it was in 2016, about 1 in 30 said last year that discreetly, even in class. ing a big part of what's going cent of high school students. about 11 percent. That trans- they had recently vaped. That Last year, Juul became the on, said Jidong Huang, a Geor- That translated to a decline in lates to about 1 in 9 students, was a decrease from the year top-selling e-cigarette brand, gia State University research- teen vapers from 3 million to meaning it continued to be the before, when the figure was with more than $650 million in er. 2.2 million in just one year. most commonly used product. about 1 in 23. retail sales. That's due at least E-cigarettes are battery-pow- Experts at the time attribut- Cigarette use continued to Brian King, who oversees partly to aggressive marketing ered devices that provide users ed the decline to public health fall, though slightly, and last the CDC's tobacco survey through Instagram and other with aerosol puffs that typical- warnings, sales restrictions year dropped into a tie with ci- work, said he thinks the sur- social media, Huang noted in a ly contain nicotine, and some- and the possibility that fewer gars for second place. That vey captures a sizable propor- recent article in the journal times flavorings like fruit, mint kids saw e-cigarettes as being marks the first time cigars tion of kids who are using Juul Tobacco Control. or chocolate. They're generally novel. have been smoked as common- e-cigarettes, but he acknowl- More data is needed to see considered a less dangerous al- The new CDC study, released ly as cigarettes among chil- edged there could be "some un- how much of those sales were ternative to regular cigarettes, Thursday, found high school dren. der-estimation." He said there to kids, he said in an interview. Blood, platelet donations are still needed during summer

BY MELANIE SMITH Berry Farm in California in 2018. To and must be at least 16 in most track of their donations, get blood [email protected] enter, visit redcrossblood.org. states and weigh 110 pounds. Donors shortage alerts and even be notified Giving blood is easier than ever can make a blood donation every 56 when their donation is on its way to As families head out on road trips with Red Cross' RapidPass, which days. a patient. They can also complete for their long-awaited summer vaca- the site says will take about 10 to 15 To donate platelets, you must be in their RapidPass through the app. tions, many potential donors may minutes and will save donors time good health and feeling well on the not have time to give essential blood before their appointment by en- day of the appointment, must be at BLOOD DRIVES and platelets for patients. abling them to fill out answers to least 17 years old in most states and • Today, 2-6 p.m. — Lake Swamp The Red Cross is now giving extra health questions and read pre-dona- weigh at least 110 pounds. Platelet Baptist Church, 6558 Oates Highway, incentives for people to donate, ac- tion instructions. Donors can then donors can give every seven days. Timmonsville cording to redcrossblood.org. print their RapidPass or download To make an appointment and pos- • Thursday, June 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Sunday, donors will get a or email it to themselves on a mobile sibly save up to three lives, visit red- — South Carolina Cotton Museum, $5 Amazon.com gift card courtesy of device to bring with them to the ap- crossblood.org, call 1-800 -RED 121 W. Cedar Lane, Bishopville Suburban Propane. Donors can also pointment. CROSS (1-800 -733-2767) or download • Friday, June 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., be entered through July 8 for a To be eligible to donate blood, you the Blood Donor App for free on Component Maintenance Squadron, chance to win a trip for four to must be in good health and feeling iPhone and Android devices. Shaw Air Force Base, 558 Killian Cedar Point in Ohio or Knott’s well on the day of the appointment Through the app, donors can keep Ave., 20 CMS Squadron Building

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NEW YORK (AP) — He Villavicencio's wife, San- Hamilton spokeswoman Brooklyn Borough President Chica said this was not the went from delivering pizza to dra Chica, said he went to Catherine SantoPietro. Eric Adams and City Coun- first time Villavicencio deliv- being detained by immigra- deliver pizza to Fort Hamil- "This is unhuman," Chica cilman Justin Brannan. Both ered pizza at the base. tion officers. ton last week and was asked said during a phone inter- politicians said they were "What prompted them to An Ecuadorean restaurant for identification by the view. "He was not commit- seeking answers from Fort call ICE?" she asked. "They worker making a delivery to guard who received him. ting any crime. He is a father Hamilton. only care about statistics, an Army garrison in Brook- Villavicencio, who worked who is working for his "Is our city, state and na- one more deported man. lyn wound up being detained at Nonna Delia's pizzeria, an daughters. Every day our tion any safer today because They don't care about the June 1 after a routine back- hour away by car in Queens, daughters ask me why their they took a pizza delivery impact this will have on us." ground check at the gate re- produced a city identifica- dad is not coming home." guy off the streets?" asked Immigrant family advoca- vealed there was a warrant tion card, but the official told Chica, who was born in Brannan. cy groups like Make the for his arrest for immigra- him he wanted to see a state Colombia and moved to the Yong Yow, the ICE spokes- Road New York have called tion law violations, officials driver's license. U.S. a decade ago, said she is woman, said that in March for an investigation. Steven said. An Army spokeswoman a U.S. citizen. She and Villav- 2010 Villavicencio was grant- Choi, executive director of Now, Pablo Villavicencio is told The New York Times icencio have two daughters, ed voluntary departure by the New York Immigration in Immigration and Customs that if visitors don't have a who are 3 and 2 years old an immigration judge but Coalition, said in a press re- Enforcement custody pend- military identification card, and were born in the U.S. failed to depart by July, as lease "it's absolutely disgust- ing removal from the coun- they have to get a pass that Chica and the two girls at- ordered. ing when the strongest mili- try, ICE spokeswoman Ra- requires a background tended a news conference in "As such, his voluntary de- tary in the world punches chael Yong Yow said. check. The check on Villavi- front of the army base parture order became a final down by going after pizza de- "Villavicencio-Calderon cencio showed there was an Wednesday along with order of removal," she said. livery men." was detained by military po- active ICE warrant on file, at lice officers and turned over which point he was detained to ICE," Yong Yow said. by military police, said Fort

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t’s the standard joke among fa- us they had not done a wedding in the dress. Her groom cleaned up pretty The second thought God put in my thers of the bride: For your daugh- last 10 years for less than $50,000 (not in- good, too. During the minister’s prayer, soul was the simple truth of John 3:16: ter’s wedding you have two roles cluding dresses, flowers and lodging). I keep my eyes open (Don’t judge, I “For God so loved the world, that he — first, when asked “Who gives While most of my life I’ve tried to be know you keep your eyes open too) just gave his only begotten son that whoso- Ithis woman to be married to this above average, this was one time I want- drinking it all in. Psalm 118:24 kept run- ever believes in him will not perish but man?,” you respond, “Her ed to be below average — way ning through my mind: “This is the day have everlasting life.” mother and I.” Second, open below. the LORD has made; let us rejoice and God loves you, God treasures you. So your wallet and surrender all Gina and I were nervous about be glad in it!” The reception was magi- God paid an absurd price for you. He your cash and credit cards. In the money, I’ll admit. We had set cal, with good food, family, friends and gave his only son Jesus for you. Your the run up to my daughter aside some funds, but nowhere dancing. When the night was over, I sins, the ugliness of your life and past, Hannah’s wedding, I heard a near enough for even a basic knew my daughter knew she was loved are wiped away by the beauty of Jesus’ hundred variations of this wedding. We scrimped and saved, and treasured. It was a weekend of perfect life, sacrifice and resurrection. joke. robbed Peter to pay Paul (which amazing grace. God never complains about the price he I even joined in the joking. I is not actually in the Bible). More The next day, as Gina and I bathed in paid for you. told people God gave a man than once we had the tough con- the afterglow, God put two powerful No wonder Paul and John refer to the two kidneys so he could sell Clay versation: How much can we af- thoughts in my soul. First, it was worth collection of Jesus followers as “the one on the black market to pay Smith ford? When a friend told us “A it. All my anxiety about the cost of the bride of Christ.” The Book of Revela- for his daughter’s wedding. If wedding is like buying a new wedding was totally useless. It was tion describes a scene where the bride he had more than one daugh- Mercedes and then driving it over worth every penny to see her happy, of Christ comes down out of heaven as ter, there was always dialysis. I ap- a cliff,” we had to ask ourselves, “Is this joyful and loved. She is my precious a bride adorned for her husband. The proached dads with 2-year-old girls and worth it?” child; why wouldn’t I want her to have a pivotal moment in the history of heaven asked them how much they had saved The weekend for Hannah’s wedding moment like this? I know enough of life is a wedding. for their daughter’s wedding. It was my finally came. In a word, it was “amaz- to know there will be moments that I don’t know if this will happen exact- way of sharing the panic. ing.” During the rehearsal dinner, there drain her. There will be other times she ly this way, but I can imagine in that Weddings today can get out of hand. were wonderful speeches affirming her must fight uphill battles. There will be moment, in the new heaven and the The old standard was a reception in the and her husband to be. When she made days when life floods her. To provide her new earth, when Christ and his bride church social hall with wedding cake, her speech about me and her mother, I with a gift of a special time of love and come together, that our heavenly Father mixed nuts, mints and lime sherbet cried. The wedding itself was like some- joy — of course I want that for her. I de- is keeping his eyes open on the beauty punch. According to a survey done by thing out of Disney: the sky was robin’s cided I would not be one of those dads the moment. And in that moment, our The Knot, the average wedding in the egg blue, a gentle breeze was blowing, that complains in perpetuity about the heavenly Father looks at us and says, United States now runs around $36,000. the birds were singing (literally), and cost of my daughter’s wedding. Instead, “No regrets. You are totally worth the One wedding venue we contacted told Hannah was beautiful in her wedding I will claim it as a graceful day of joy. price.”

W. Bartlette St., announces: — Vacation Bible School 6-7:30 13-15 — Vacation Bible School CHURCH NEWS * Sunday — Youth day pro- nightly. at 6 nightly. gram at 10 a.m. Clayton Wil- New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 * Saturday, June 16 — Family Agape Outreach Ministries, 100 E. Vacation Bible School for ages liams, son of Charles and Dr. W. Oakland Ave., announces: and friends day. Red Bay Road, announces: 3-12. Free dinner each night at Valencia Gray Williams and * Sunday-Wednesday, July St. John Baptist Church, 3944 * Saturday, June 23 — Prayer 5:30 p.m. Family fun night will grandson of Judge Ruben and 15-18 — Vacation Bible School Brewer Road, Manning, an- brunch at 11 a.m. Marian An- be Friday. Call (803) 469-0160 Jean Gray, will speak. 6-8 p.m. Sunday kickoff party nounces: derson will speak. and leave a message if you Mount Zion Missionary Baptist with games, waterslide, obsta- have any questions. * Wednesday-Friday, June Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Church, 325 Fulton St., an- cle course, snow cones, hot 13-15 — Revival at 7:30 nightly. Lynam Road, announces: Faith Missionary Baptist Church nounces: dogs and chips; and 6-8:30 The Rev. Terry Johnson will No. 1, 115 Laurel St., announc- * Sunday — Graduate’s recog- p.m. Monday-Wednesday. speak. * Saturday, June 16 — Father’s es: Day cookout from 10 a.m. until nition worship celebration New Zion AME Church, 78 Elliott St. Paul AME Church, 835 2 p.m. * Monday-Friday, June 11-15 — honoring the Class of 2018, Highway, Bishopville, announc- Plowden Mill Road, announces: Revival at 7 nightly. Dr. Grego- pre-k through college, at 10:45 es: * Sunday, June 17 — Father’s ry Jackson Sr. will speak. a.m. * Wednesday-Friday, June Day worship service at 10 a.m. * Sunday — The 2018 bacca- 13-15 — Revival at 7 nightly. * Saturday-Sunday, June 23-24 * Monday-Friday, June 11-15 — laureate services will be held Speakers vary nightly. * Saturday, June 23 — “Fun — Family and friends weekend Vacation Bible School 8-11:30 at 10:30 a.m. U.S. Rep. Jim Cly- Day” from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. as follows: noon-4 p.m. Satur- a.m. daily. burn will speak. * Sunday, June 17 — Father’s There will be food, fun, games, day, family and friends picnic; Day celebration at 10 a.m. health screenings and more. * Sunday, June 17 — Father’s Pine Grove AME Church, 41 Pine 11:30 a.m. Sunday, worship Day / Brotherhood anniversary Grove Road, Rembert, an- * Monday-Friday, June 18-22 — Antioch Missionary Baptist service. worship celebration at 10:45 nounces: Vacation Bible School 6-8 Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon- nightly. Fellowship Outreach Ministries, a.m. Minister Jarren A. John- * Monday-Friday, June 11-15 — Dingle Road, Jordan communi- 1981 Florence Highway, an- son will speak. * Sunday, June 24 — Family ty, Manning, announces: Vacation Bible School at 6:30 nounces: Mulberry Missionary Baptist nightly. Classes for all ages. and friends / promotion and * Sunday — The 35th annual * Thursday-Friday, June 21-22, Church, 1400 Mulberry Church awards day at 10 a.m. youth day will be celebrated and Sunday, June 23 — Appre- Road, announces: St. Peter AME Church, 5903 S.C. during 10 a.m. services. The Pine Hill AME Church, 1505 U.S. ciation services for Pastors * Sunday — The 149th anniver- 527, Mayesville, announces: church youth and 2018 gradu- Mitchell and Charity Boone at 521 S., announces: ates will be honored. sary of the church will be cele- * Sunday — The youth ministry 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday and brated at 10:45 a.m. Pastor * Friday, June 15 — Revival at 7 will conduct the morning wor- * Saturday, June 16 — The 3 p.m. on Sunday. Leroy Blanding Sr. will speak. p.m. Bishop Samuel Green Sr. ship at 11 a.m. followed by a Scholarship Ministry will hold will speak. First Baptist Missionary Church, * Monday-Friday, June 18-22 — dinner. Deasia Brown will a festival / flea market from 7 219 S. Washington St., an- Pinewood Baptist Church, 10 E. speak. a.m. until on the grounds of Vacation Bible School 5-7 nounces: nightly with closing service at Fulton St., Pinewood, announc- Sumter First Church of the Naza- the church parsonage, S.C. 260 es: and Joseph Lemon-Dingle * Sunday, June 17 — Men’s day 7:30 p.m. Friday. Preschool rene, 3700 Patriot Parkway, an- Road, Manning. at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Garry through adult. * Sunday-Thursday, June 10-14 nounces: James will speak. * Sunday, June 24 — Pastor’s — Vacation Bible School for * Sunday, June 17, and Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. ages 3 through adult as fol- 261, Wedgefield, announces: * Monday-Thursday, June 18-21 Aide ministry anniversary at Wednesday, June 20 — The — Vacation Bible School from 10:45 a.m. Pastor Leroy Bland- lows: 6-9 p.m. Sunday; 6:30-9 church’s 75th birthday will be * Monday-Thursday, June 11-14 6 to 8 p.m. Classes for all ages. ing Sr. will speak. p.m. Monday-Wednesday; and celebrated with a combined — Vacation Bible School 6-8 Call (803) 775-1462. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, family worship service at 10:30 a.m. nightly featuring door prizes, New Bethel Missionary Baptist night and commencement fol- High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 3249 U.S. 15 S., an- on Sunday and a reception arts, crafts and refreshments. lowed by supper. Call (803) from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednes- Church, 6750 Meeting House nounces: 452-5373 or visit www.pine- Cross Road Christian Fellowship Road, Dalzell, announces: day. / St. Peter BC, 845 Webb St., an- * Sunday — Graduation and woodbaptist.org . * Monday-Friday, June 11-15 — youth day awards program at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, nounces: Refreshing Springs Kingdom Out- 155 Wall St., announces: Vacation Bible School 6-8 10 a.m. Dr. Norris L. Williams reach, meets at Colony Square, * Sunday — The gospel play nightly. will speak. * Monday-Friday, June 18-22 — “Church Folk Done Gone 741 Bultman Drive, Suite 21, * Sunday, June 16 — Father’s * Wednesday-Saturday, June announces: Vacation Bible School 6-8 Krazy” will be presented at the nightly. Weldon Auditorium, 17 Maple Day / Men’s Day observance 13-16 — Vacation Bible School * Sunday — The fifth anniver- St., Manning. Doors open at 3 during 10:15 a.m. service. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and sary of the church and 13-year Union Station AME Church, 945 S. p.m. with the play beginning * Monday-Wednesday, June picnic 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Satu- ministerial anniversary will be Main St., announces: at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 in ad- 25-27 — Revival at 7 nightly. day at the pavilion. All ages. held at 3 p.m. Pastor Irene * Monday-Friday, June 18-22 — vance or $30 at the door. Tick- The Rev. Willie Wright will * Monday-Thursday, June 18-21 Jamison will speak. Vacation Bible School 5:30-8 et locations: The Hair Goddess speak. — Revival at 7 nightly. The Rev. * Sunday, June 17 — Father’s nightly. Ages 3-18. Studio in Manning, Radio Hopewell Baptist Church, 3285 George P. Windley Jr. will Day service at 5 p.m. West End Community Church, 101 Shack in Manning and Imports Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell, speak. S. Salem St., announces: Ltd. in Sumter. * Saturday, June 30 — Kingdom announces: * Sunday, June 24 — Men’s day United prayer breakfast at 10 * Sunday — The Gospel Kings Dalzell United Methodist Church, * Monday-Thursday, June 11-14 annual program at 10 a.m. a.m. 11th anniversary will be cele- 3330 Black River Road, Dalzell, — Vacation Bible School 6:30- New Fellowship Baptist Church, brated at 4 p.m. On the pro- announces: Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 8:30 p.m. nightly. 105 S. Purdy St., announces: 320 W. Fulton St., announces: gram: Daughters of the King, * Monday-Friday, June 18-22 — Mount Pisgah AME Church, 217 * Monday-Thursday, June 11-14 Elijah Bradford and the Valen- * Wednesday-Friday, June tinos, Justified and more. THE SUMTER ITEM LOCAL FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 | A5 First-ever Best of Sumter celebration

The Sumter Item held its first-ever Best of Sumter winners celebration on Tuesday at La Piazza in downtown Sumter. Businesses, professionals, educators, restaurants, medical providers and community leaders came out for the red carpet event to celebrate the 264 winners of the 2018 readers’ choice contest. More than 101,000 votes were tallied. To see more photos and video of the event, visit our Facebook and Instagram pages. The event was sponsored by, from left, clockwise: Let’s Party! Event Decor & Party Supplies, Dixie Products, JJ Hardee Construction and Design, DJ Howie D, University of South Carolina Sumter, Hamptons, and James Formal Wear (not pictured).

PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Church Directory

Salem Missionary Baptist Church First Church of God Adventist Assembly of God 320 West Fulton Street Saint Anne and Saint Jude Methodist - United 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 Presbyterian - ARP 803-775-8054 Roman Catholic Church www.sumterfcg.org Bethel United Methodist Church Lemira Presbyterian Church Sumter Seventh-Day Adventist First Assembly of God Reverend Dr. Cartrell Woods, Jr. Pastor 611 W. Oakland Ave • 803-773-9244 Ron Bower, Pastor 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 514 Boulevard Rd • 473-5024 103 N Pike West 775-4455 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 Sun. School 9:00 am www.stjudesumtersc.org Sunday School: 9:30 am Rev. Jeremy Howell Pastor Dan Rowton Pastor Phil Roberts www.sumterfi rstag.org Praise Worship 9:55 am Rev. Giovannie Nunez, CRM Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Sunday School 10:00 am Sat. Sch: 9:15 am, Worship: 11:00 am Jason Banar, Pastor Worship 10:00 am Parochial Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Sunday School: 10 am Worship 11:00 am Tues Bible Study 7 pm Sunday School 9:30 am Weekend Masses Greater St. Paul Church www.yourbethel.org www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Saturday: 6:00 pm 200 Watkins Street • 803-778-1355 Baptist - Southern Sun. 9:15 am ,12:00 pm, [email protected] Founder Bishop W.T. English African Methodist 5:00 pm (in Spanish) Sunday School - 10:30 am Presbyterian PCA Confession: Sat. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Trinity United Methodist Church Sunday Morning Worship - 11:30 am Grace Baptist Church 226 W Liberty St • 773-9393 Wed. Mid Week Service - 7:30 pm Episcopal 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 Westminster Presbyterian Church Rev. Joseph James, Jr. 230 Alice Dr., Sumter • 803-773-7235 Dr. Stephen Williams Blended Worship 8:45 am The Rock Church of Sumter Union Station AME Church Church of Christ Pastor Stuart Mizelle Baptist - Missionary [email protected] Sunday School 9:45 am 365 N. Saint Paul Church Rd 945 South Main Street, Sumter Sunday School 9:15 am S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Traditional Service 11:00 am 803-494-7625 (ROCK) [email protected] Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm Plaza Church of Christ offi [email protected] Pastor Gwendolyn Credle Worship Service 10:30 am (803) 775 8200 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm 1402 Camden Hwy. • 905-3163 Sunday School 9:30 am Rev. Dr. Phil Flowers announces: Marion H Newton, Pastor Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm Sunday School: 10 am Worship 11:00 am Sun. Church School 9:00 am Presbyterian USA Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:15 am Sunday Worship: 11 am & 6 pm Non-Denominational Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm Sun. Church Service 10:00 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Hickory Road Baptist Church Wed. Bible Class: 7 pm Tues. Bible Study 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm 1245 Cherryvale Dr Sumter Bible Church First Presbyterian Church Wed. Bible Study 6:00 pm 803-494-8281 Calvary Bible Church 770 N. Wise Dr., Sumter 420 South Pike West, Sumter of Sumter Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Interdenominational 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) Sunday School 9:45 am 803-774-2341 A MATTER OF DEGREE Pastor Richard Harris Sunday School 10:00 am (803) 773-3814 • [email protected] Worship 10:55 am Spiritual Life Christian Center Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Evening Worship 6:00 pm Sunday School 9:45 am Rev. Nick Cheek 4710 Broad Street * 968-5771 Worship 11:00 am & 6:00 PM Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm “Classes for all ages” 9:30 am Randolph & Minerva Paige, Pastors Shaw Heights Baptist Church Hospitality & Fellowship Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Christ Community Church (CCC) 2030 Peach Orchard Rd. • 499-4997 Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm (Fellowship Hall) 10:10 a.m. Rev. Robert White, Pastor 320 Loring Mill Rd., Sumter Pentecostal Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 am Victory Full Gospel www.cccsumter.com 803-905-7850 Sunday Worship: 10:50 am Interdenominational Church First United Penecostal Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Sunday Worship 9:00 & 10:45 am Bible School July 8th - 13th 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor 6:00 - 8:30 PM Pastor Theron Smith Sunday Worship: 11:00 am 4 year old & up Sunday Service: 10:00 am Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm & 6:30 pm Photo Credit: inarik Credit: Photo Catholic - Roman Lutheran - ELCA Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm octor? Lawyer? Accountant? It would be splendid if a good education automatically led to happiness and success, but D St James Lutheran Church unfortunately it doesn’t. Many well-educated men and women failed Saint Anne and Saint Jude Sumter First Pentecostal utterly when it came to living a stable and worthwhile life because Roman Catholic Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter Holiness Church they lacked the strength of character that would have sustained 216 East Liberty St • 803-773-3524 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 them. There is no better training ground for the building of character Pastor Keith Getz S. Paul Howell, Pastor than God’s house. There, children are encouraged to follow a way of www.sasjrcc.org Fr. Giovannie Nunez, CRM Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am life that will not fail them. Give your child every chance to succeed. Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Make sure that his or her education includes a thorough knowledge Parochial Vicar Rev. Noly Berjuega, CRM Sunday Worship: 10:45 am of religious truths. Attend church with your family. Weekend Masses Thur. Bible Study 10:30 am & 6:00 pm Daily Devotional Reading Saturday: 4:30 pm Wednesday Holy Communion: 12:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts 7:00 pm 21:17-26 21:27-22:5 22:6-29 22:30-23:11 23:12-25 24:1-27 25:1-12 Sun. 8:00,12:00 pm Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society Confession: Sat. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ©2018, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Carolina PRO GLO AUTO PAINT, “Please worship at the SUMTER MACHINERY CO. To Advertise BODY, GLASS & FRAME Church of your choice’’ “Serving Sumter Since 1904” Filters, Inc. RANDY BONNER Mill Supplies • Steel Sales Store Manager On This Page WORK, INC. Machine Shop • Rewinding Shop 109 EAST NEWBERRY AVENUE Insurance Work Welcomed FRASIER TIRE SERVICE INC Don’t Fuss Call Us 803-774-1441 773-6842 310 E. 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Mon-Fri 9AM - 6PM Norman Williams Saturday 9AM - 4PM Job’s Mortuary Bill & Bettie Stover & Associates piggly 1132 Broad Street Owners Ingram & Associates 312 S. Main St., Sumter Employment Services TAX FIRM 208 East Calhoun • Free Delivery wiggly • Public Fax Transmission (803) 773-3323 344 West Liberty Street Locally Owned • Established 1966 • Balloons By The Bunch Sumter, SC 29150 • Free Parking In Rear “The Home Of Distinctively FULL SERVICE TAX FIRM OF SUMTER Bring your Church Bulletin in 35 W. Liberty • Sumter, SC • F:775-7908 Finer Funeral Service’’ 803-775-5308 and receive a free small drink 803-773-7283 494-8292 Discount Furniture Sumter Cut Rate Drugs To Advertise Outlet Seven 2891 Broad St. • Sumter 803-773-8432 Convenient 3232 SS.. MainM St. • Sumter On This Page M-F 9:30-7:00 • Sat 9:30-5:00 2645 Warehouse Blvd., Sumter, SC Locations Closed Sunday LetL Your Call 803-469-8733 803-481-8200 (803) 773-5114 LLighti Shine. www.advanceheating-air.com www.outletfurniture.com AllowAllow YYoYouru Business to Glorify God! Benton Young, Owner “Flowers For All Occasions’’ 800-293-4709 To view church information online go to www.theitem.com or www.sumterchurchesonline.com A6 | FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 LOCAL THE SUMTER ITEM Best of Sumter festivities

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It’s a wonderful bonus.” random act of kindness for a concept that we’ve seen at Myers’ family along with her child’s day to go from bad to other schools, and we wanted father have donated benches to great. Walker-Gamble Elementary Walker-Gamble Elementary Tiffany Myers, along with kids to have them as well.” School, where the school’s art her husband, Nick, her chil- Myers said she approached teacher, Jesse Williams, has dren, Colin and Evan, and her her husband, who is a volun- agreed to take the lead with father, Benton Blakely, decided teer firefighter at Shaw Air painting and decorating them. to help youngsters who are Force Base and Clarendon “Violent incidents and trage- dealing with bullying, violence County, and her father, who is dies keep occurring in our and tragedy in their lives by a member of Clarendon Coun- country, and it’s heartbreaking giving them a place to go when ty Council, about constructing and terrifying,” she said. “I be- they need someone to talk to or the benches. lieve if we catch kids early just someone to sit beside. “They were quick to volun- enough, maybe we can prevent The family began erecting teer their time and resources to some of these tragedies from Buddy Benches, “seats that are help,” Myers added. occurring.” built with the idea that small “This is a great idea, and we Myers said that the theme of acts of kindness can go a long are happy to help with such a the benches is inspired by an way.” worthwhile cause,” Blakely anonymous quote, “If you can “This is a project that is near said. “It’s also great to have the be anything … be kind.” and dear to our hearts,” Myers said. “With the issue of bully- ing on the forefront of parents’ minds, Buddy Benches could Travel with PAT TOURS be a solution, or at the very NO TOURS BOOKED WITHOUT A DEPOSIT in 2018 least helpful, at preventing those situations.” *July 21-28, 2018 OTTAWA, CANADA & UPPER NEW According to Myers, their YORK STATE $895pp $100 deposit. plan is to place the benches on Finger Lakes, Thousand Islands, Castles school playgrounds and teach & Gardens. 11 meals Escape the summer students how they are to be heat across the border. Passport Needed. used. “If students are in need of a *August 5-10, 2018 CAPE COD, PLYMOUTH & RHODE PHOTOS PROVIDED friend or are feeling lonely or ISLAND Deposit $85pp $888pp Colin Myers helps his father, Nick Myers, build a Buddy Bench as his excluded, they are taught to Plymouth, Newport, Sandwich and brother, Evan, and his grandfather, Benton Blakely, offer their help. take a seat on the Buddy Provincetown 10 meals Clarendon County Councilman Benton *August 20-25, 2018 BEAUTIFUL VERMONT Deposit Blakely, right, dropped off a pair of $100pp $875pp 10 meals, Trapp Family Buddy Benches that he, his grandsons, Lodge at Stowe, Woodstock, Killington, Evan and Colin Myers, and his son-in- Maple Sugar Farm, Local guide. Florence law, Nick Myers, built recently. Walker- car parking available for this tour. Gamble Elementary Principal Allen Kirby accepted the gift on behalf of *Sept. 7-10, 2018 WASHINGTON, DC Deposit: $85pp. the school and its students. $495pp White House & Capitol viewing, Smithsonian Museums, Arlington Cemetery. 6 meals. *Sept. 18-30, 2018 MAINE, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 12 nights $2500pp 24 meals, Halifax/The Citadel, Peggy’s Cove, Hopewell Rocks, Campobello, Cabot Trail, Cape Breton, Titanic Cemetery. Deposit: $200pp to book. PASSPORTS (Discounts may apply-call) *Oct. 15-19, 2018 PENNSYLVANIA AMISH Deposit $85pp $622pp Sight & Sound Production of “JESUS”, Amish Farms, Strasburg, Lititz and Columbia as well as Bird-In-Hand areas visited. 8 meals included. Nov. 4-16, 2018 PANAMA CANAL CRUISE-plus Colombia, SA, Costa Rica, Honduras, $2985pp $250pp deposit to book. Passport Book Needed. REDUCED PRICE NOW. Nov. 23-Dec. 2, 2018 HAWAII CRUISE – Norwegian Cruise Line $350 deposit pp. $3990pp Pre night hotel in Honolulu. Airfare to/from Columbia SC Balconies only. Passports or NEW ID Travelers Driver’s License needed at airports *Dec. 15-16, 2018 BILTMORE HOUSE-ASHEVILLE AT CHRISTMAS $75 deposit pp $336pp Hotel near Biltmore Village, Dinner Deerpark Restaurant at Biltmore, Tour of House. JUDY LANGLEY / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM March 6-11, 2019 CUBA CRUISE (PASSPORT) interior Members of the Azalea Garden Club of Manning prepared and delivered 40 floral arrangements to business- $1650 ocean view cabins $1869pp es in Manning earlier this week. From left, members participating are Sue Jordan with grandson Bennett, Deposit: $250pp. Flight to/fm South Ann Plowden, Ginny Flynt, Nannette Fry, Betty Johnson, Jane Benton, MaryJo Gamble, President Ginny Carolina & Florida Port, pre-night hotel Honea, Edna Ellis, Mary Jo Schoeck, Carolyn Rearick and on the stairs Marie Land, Meg Lee and Judy Langley. included April 10-12, 2019 SPRINGTIME IN SAVANNAH Deposit $75pp $400pp Guided tour, Savannah Club gives flowers to businesses, departments Theatre Show, Dinner at Paula Deen’s. Plus much more. BY SHARRON HALEY garden clubs across the coun- den Club members are proud Special to The Sumter Item try, the Azalea Garden Club to do. The event showcases * Indicates pickup also in Florence –leaving your car not always available at this pickup. of Manning strives to promote their talents while adding NO SINGLE RATES SHOWN ABOVE MANNING — The Azalea the National Garden Club ob- some charm to the businesses. NO ONE BOOKED WITHOUT A DEPOSIT Garden Club of Manning did jectives of beautification, edu- Last week, Azalea Garden its part in celebrating Nation- cation of environmental ef- Club members Marie Land and Send payments/deposits to: al Garden Week, June 3 forts, gardening and involve- Sara Ann Aycock shared their through 9, by designing and ment of garden clubs in local talents by preparing several PAT TOURS delivering 40 floral arrange- communities. beautiful floral arrangements ments to businesses through- Delivering their lovely ar- for the Manning High School P.O. Box 716 • Manning, SC 29102 out the Manning area on Mon- rangements to businesses Baccalaureate Service and for 803-435-5025 • Cell Phone: 803-473-8491 day. throughout Manning is an an- E-mail: [email protected] or look on Facebook. NO WEB SITE. Along with thousands of nual event that the Azalea Gar- SEE FLOWERS, PAGE A8

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 64 • Service on Sickle Cell Study Committee Paid for campaign to elect Robert Ridgeway, House of Representatives District 64. • Service on Legislative Oversight Committee 117 North Brooks Street, Manning, SC A8 | FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 CLARENDON SUN THE SUMTER ITEM Temporary change made for Manning 5 precinct BY SHARRON HALEY Weldon Auditorium, not at Manning Handicapped parking spaces are locat- For a complete list of precincts and Special to the Sumter Item United Methodist Church where they ed on the right side of the building, their locations, log onto: http://www. would normally vote. and the handicapped entrance is locat- clarendoncountygov.org/files/Claren- MANNING — There has been a last- The change was necessary because ed on the left side of the front en- donCountyPrecincts2.pdf. minute change for voters of Manning the church had an event already trance. If you have any questions about pre- Precinct 5. scheduled for that day and could not The Clarendon County Voter Regis- cincts or balloting, please contact the For Tuesday’s Democratic and Re- act as a polling site. tration Office will be open from 9 a.m. Clarendon County Voter Registration publican primary elections, the voters At Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St., until 1 p.m. tomorrow for absentee and Elections Office at 411 Sunset of Manning Precinct 5 will vote at voters should use the front entrance. voting. Drive or call the office at (803) 435-8215.

Edna Ellis, left, and Ann Plowden pres- ent a lovely floral arrangement to Major Donnie Drose, left, Chief Gene Morris and Sheriff Tim Baxley at Clarendon Coun- ty Sheriff’s Office earlier this week.

JUDY LANGLEY / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM

FLOWERS FROM PAGE A1 MHS’ Senior Award Night. Land said most of the “We like to use a variety flowers the pair used in of flowers in our arrange- their arrangements came ments,” Aycock said as she from their own gardens. designed the podium ar- “We just cut what we PHOTO PROVIDED rangement for the Bacca- think will look good,” Land From left, Central Carolina Technical College President Dr. Michael Mikota, Meritor Site Manager Richmond laureate Service. “We use said as she designed several Jones, Central Carolina Technical College Foundation Executive Director Meree McAslister and Meritor tall greenery to add height floral arrangements for Human Resources Generalist April Samuels are seen. to arrangements, and you Weldon’s lobby and stage use heavier flowers toward area. “It’s all about what the bottom.” looks good now.” Central Carolina Technical College Foundation’s -RLQ8V6DWXUGD\ DW-RKQ&/DQG/DQGLQJ Meritor scholarship endowment continues *UHHQDOO5RDG6XPPHUWRQ SUBMITTED Foundation is very appreciative of our part- )257+( nership with Meritor that has expanded more *2$7,6/$1'%2$7&/8%6&+2/$56+,3 MANNING — Eighteen years ago, Meritor es- than 18 years. The Meritor Scholarship En- -81( tablished a scholarship endowment through the dowment provides scholarship support to Cen- Central Carolina Technical College Foundation tral Carolina Technical College students from 7+ to benefit Clarendon County students enrolled Clarendon County enrolled in the Industrial in Industrial and Engineering Technology pro- and Engineering Technology programs. We /LYH0XVLF‡)RRG‡'RRU3UL]HV grams at Central Carolina Technical College. are pleased to recognize Meritor for its contin- 7VKLUWVDYDLODEOHIRUSXUFKDVH The tradition continued with Meritor recently ued generosity and commitment to workforce (QWU\IRUPVDYDLODEOHDW)D\]DWWKH/DNH‡/DNHYXH/DQGLQJ donating $2,800 to the CCTC Foundation. development and education of Clarendon /LJKWKRXVH3RLQW‡0HDUHV0DULQD - -0DULQD The Meritor Scholarship Endowment is evi- County students,” CCTC Foundation Executive *RDW,VODQG5HVWDXUDQW‡7DZ&DZ&DPSJURXQG dence of Meritor’s continued efforts in sup- Director Meree McAlister said. *HRUJLR·V‡5HG·V‡6FDUERURXJK·V/DQGLQJ porting CCTC and Clarendon County’s eco- For more information about Central Caroli- %RDW0RWRUF\FOH$XWRPRELOH -HW6NLSDUWLFLSDWLRQZHOFRPH nomic workforce development through annual na Technical College’s Foundation, endow- 0XVWDUULYHDWWKH/DQGLQJE\SP scholarships. ment opportunities and scholarships, please 0RUHLQIRFDOO “The Central Carolina Technical College call Meree McAlister at (803) 778-6646. ClarendonTHE Sun DEADLINE
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LEGAL Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES for Clarendon School District Two Budget for 2019-2019 Clarendon School District Two will hold a public hearing on the Summons & 2018-2019 fiscal year operating Notice budget at 5:30 p.m. on June 26, 2018. There will be a designated time on the agenda for anyone who wishes to speak concerning this item. The SUMMONS meeting will be held at the school (Jury Trial Requested) district office at 15 Major Drive in Manning. The proposed millage required to IN THE COURT OF support the budget for 2018-2019 is COMMON PLEAS 137.6 mills. Case No.: Your Spotlight 2018-CP-14-00183 On Clarendon County Businesses STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON YOUR AD

Cynthia B. Rogers, Plaintiff, vs. HERE Jimmy’s Alice J. Rollins, Chris MathisMathis Heating and Air, LLC Jimmy Mathis Defendant. JIA TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED Jeffords Insurance Agency NAMED: Extend your YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Serving Clarendon County 803-433-0060 and required to answer the Authorized reach. For Over 33 years! Dealer Toll Free 1-800-948-5077 Complaint herein, a copy of which is Auto • Home • Farm • Business • Boats • Life herewith served upon you, or 803-460-5420 OR 803-478-5957 otherwise appear and defend, and to Grow your 40 North Mill St. • Manning, SC 29102 serve a copy of your Answer to said SALES & SERVICE ON ALL BRANDS www.jeff ordsinsurance.com Complaint upon the subscriber at his clientele. office, 5 Law Range, Post Office Box 1268, Sumter, South Carolina, 29151-1268, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the SALES & SERVICE day of such service, and if you fail to John C. Usry answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, or otherwise appear STUKES HEATING & and defend, the Plaintiff in this AIR CONDITIONING, LLC action will apply to the Court for the Certifi ed Public Accountant relief demanded therein, and State MEC Licensed judgment by default will be rendered 26 East Boyce St., Manning, SC P.O. Box 293 against you for the relief demanded Summerton, SC 29148 in the Complaint. (803) 566-7740 NOTICE OF 40 years Experience FILING COMPLAINT ADVERTISING Monday - Friday 9am - 2pm (803) 485-6110 • (803) 473-4926 TO: THE DEFENDANT WITH US ABOVE-NAMED, ALICE J. ROLLINS WILL GROW YOUR SALES! YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE LG's Cut & Style For Clarendon Sun Advertising that the original Summons and Complaint for injuries caused in an Perms, Colors, automobile accident in the above Mark Pekuri entitled action were filed in the Hair Cuts and Styles Office of the Clarendon County Clerk 803-464-8917 of Court on May 1, 2018, at 3:10 p.m., the object and prayer of which is to [email protected] grant judgment against the 7647 Racoon Road Defendant for actual damages and Manning, SC for punitive damages commensurate (Hwy 260 to Raccoon Rd. Take right, Kathy Mathis LG Mathis with the conduct of the Defendant. 460-5573 fi rst house on the right.) 460-4905 Wednesday - Saturday 9am-6pm JONES SETH & JONES, L.L.P Richard C. Jones, Bar No. 3206 5 Law Range P. O. Box 1268 WWW.THEITEM.COM Sumter, S.C. 29151-1268 (803) 773-8676 Attorney for Plaintiff [email protected] THE SUMTER ITEM FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 | A9 Crestwood High School Class of 2018

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 for collectively earning more than $3.4 million in MERIT BASED scholarships! The Crestwood High School Class of 2018 will mark a milestone in their lives on Friday, June 8. Sumter School District salutes the following candidates for Aaliyah Charlot diplomas and certifi cates: Andrew Smith Valedictorian Salutatorian

Marquis Deshon Abrams* Cameron Gabrial Gainey Keonna Lashae McElveen* Devin Jenise Vance Joshua Ryan Addison Caryn Elizabeth Gainey Nai’Ja Annette McFadden* James Earl Vaughn Jr. Naquan Kasir Addison Nickalaus Anthony Gamble Hannah Noel McKellips* Keyshawn Ja’Vontre Vaughn Shannonmarie Kimberly Alicea-Wheadon Tierra Monay Gamble Jerone McKenzie, Jr. India Keiasia Wactor Jaden Delshaud Alston Keirston Tyshemia Gantt Breelan Virgina McKinney Kiara Mariaun Wade Jewel Iristian Alston Michael Lee Gilliland Ja’Quest Jaden Alexander McLeod Shakayla Marie Wallace Leslie-Payton Geneva Alston Dy’Mond Ceara Gipson Daniel Lamont Mellerson, Jr. Jamal Amor Walton* K’Shawn Gregory Anderson Aviauna Armani Grant A’Ron Jamal Milledge Amory Ashton Washington Diego Arias-Salazar, Jr. Jahmire Dajour-Anthony Grant Tavon Robert Miller-McCray Dontrell Dwayne White Courtney Gail Baker Shikera Nyree Lastar Grant Brittany Timera Milliner Elon Manuel White Dustin Tanner Bartlett Brittany Nicole Griggs Jahzir Adonis-Daquan Morales Jah’Che Breanne Whitfi eld Brianna Patrail Bell Luis Alfredo Gutierrez Mendoza Katelyn Nicole Morris Jemia Jaslyn Wiggins David Ray Benenhaley, Jr. Dylan Matthew Hallman Kimberly Mone Mosquero* Garet Rhys Wilber Carl Lee Benjamin, Jr.* Kirkland Keith Hanks Alexis Renee Murray Darrance Micheal Williams, Jr. Trayvon Ty’Shaun Benjamin Taylor Elise Hanson Katelyn Nicholle Myers Emani Tiane Williams Adam Kenneth Bialeski Shykia Nicole Hardy Breanna Allenza Nassef Katelyn Michelle Williams Nicholas Carlton Billie Naiym Cornell Harris* Laquadre Dyquan Nelson Kevin Lord Williams, Jr. Paige Ashton Billings Tashid Andre Harris-Hayes Benjamin Gregory Nicholson Victor Armand Williams Cambrion Octavia Blanding Keegan Lee Haselton Christopher Alexander Nowden II Jayla Layton Willis Camron D’Angelo Blanding Hailey Jade Hayes-Berube Jalen Michael Owens Deonte’ Tyrone Wilson Kyle Austin Boothe Darrell Jordan Herriott Michael Dionte Parker* Tansrita Amani Wilson Dujuan La’Zane Boyd Nigeria Ta’Shana Hill Casey Michael Paugh Lillith Natalia Winter Nicholas David Boyle Braeley Anthony Hill-Robinson* Dacia Breanna Ta-Leanna Pearson Ryan Michael Wirth* Cheyenne Elizabeth Brabham Shana’ya Jenay Hilton-Bolden Timontae Jashan Pendergrass Tycee Antonio Yates, Jr. Javarius D’Mariyee-Quintez Bradley Brianna Alexia Holliday Miya Amani Pollard Xzabiean Di’Amonta Yates Maleeke Tyrell Bradley Olivia Louise Hopwood Jordan Nyasia Portee-Bennett D’Andre Brian Young Blake Ash Braxton Emontae Matthew Hudson Thomas Byron Powell, Jr. Ange’l Eugene Zaragoza-Ramey* LaDeja’ Mercedez Brisbone Nakeem Shamar Ingram Marquis Derriko Pressley Sabrina Tan gelica Brisbone Alexas Breanna Jackson* Ethan Phillip Pritchard *Honor Graduates Tyshawn Damaree Brisbone* Aloujuwan Nigerian Jackson Nicholas Dimitri Ragin Lead Jr. Marshal Keshia Lemore’ Broughton Briana Tykemia Jackson Jordon Markese Randall Trashawn Nodaisha Brunson Malik Jermaine Jackson Destiny L’Nay Ransom Zaniya Simone Cooley Caitlin Elizabeth Buford * Nazir Jimmel Jackson Tae’Oshia Erieonna Ravenell Junior Marshals De’Orrien Juanchez Burgess Tremetrius Latrell Jackson Amethyst Glynne Ray Brittany Megan Adkins Charles Julian Burkes Yolanda Jaimes Precious Nycole Ray Erin Kelly Currier Eric Oneal Burris, Jr. Destinee Zahra Noriel Jamison Shelby Taylor Ray Ladarah Talia Daniels Zakaya Shania Butler Karyna Jenai Jasper Payton Olivia Reese Sahatsawat Butsatum * Emily Faith Jewell Jacquline Monique Rembert Aiyana Msaada Dukes Justin Malik Cameron Elizabeth Cameron Johnson* Damien Rodreguz Renfroe, Jr. John Martin Dunleavy Alexica Nicole Campbell Jada Nicole Johnson Danielle Brianna Rice* Albert Deshawn Gardner McKae Kristopher Carnes-Thomson Nyckolas Lynn Johnson* Deja Brantecia Rice Eric Shane Gaymon Dasean Te’yonia Shante’ Carroll Dashawn Malik Johnson-Rhodes Ka’rron Lydell Richardson Aliyah Simone Grady Hailey Madison Carroll* Christal Renee Johnston Brian Isiah Richbow II Deliasha Shantanique Green Micah Darashoud Cato Christina Marie Jones Courtney Danielle Richbow Aliyah Nicole Charlot * Hailey Elizabeth Kearnes* Rayshawd ShaMaine Robinson Kaitlynn Marie Horton Jaquell J’vonte Chatman Elexis Morgan Keele Dakota Ray Rodriguez* Ja’Breyah Cy’Nae James Lisha Ann Chestnut Cameron Austin Kendall Jermecia Tionna Rouse Brandy Angele’a Lemmon Alaya’ Tunija Patrice Clark Abigail Cainag Klopp KeChina Andrea Russ Blaire Elisabeth Lewis Madori Rashell Clark Drake Allen Kolb Jensie Ruby Sabillon Alexandra Monserrat Manzo Da Shaud D Andrius Coaxum Robert Douglas Kovarna Eszri Danielle Salas Kelsie Cheyenne Ratliff J’Varius Artrell Cobia Shania Lashay Lambert Dylan Christopher Michael Samuels Tyrell DaShawn Commander* Donita May Lambie* De’jah Nicole Sanders Alaya Keara Richardson Jeffery Copeland, Jr. Tashiba Keitha Lampkin* Kevionna Joyce Sanders Kodesia Gertashia Scarborough Troy Kalani Cordero Trenten Colby Gaston Langdon Arielle Renee Scott * Nathan Ray Schrader Torante Leke Corley, Jr. Yce Endimondz Lawson Jeremiah Dai’Joe Scott Krysten Alexis Skinner Samuel Isaiah Cornelius JuLee Ann Leger * Kaniyah La’asia Scott Selena Chantae Vaughn Kiana Lauren Cox Sariah Noel LeJeune Tykia Imani Scott Aaliya Sherre Wilson Allent’e Myron Davis Aaliyah Ne’ Koda Lesane Richard Dylan Scurry Aquarius Malik Davis Treyvon Kentrell Castillo Lesesne Alicia Jade Shipps Samantha Imogene Worthen Avondria Briana Davis Abigail Nicole Lewandowski Jaryd Jose Silveira Daniel Allen Davis, Jr. Taylor Renee Lewandowski Christian Deon Simmons* Erin Jira Markez Davis Dasani Nyasia Lewis Christopher Xavier Simon Markell Shamon Toriq Dawson Malik Shikeem Lamont Lewis Mornajua Tatianna Slater Joshua Allen Dellefi eld TyQuan Amari Lewis Shevaughn Akeem Smart De’Onte Antonio Dennis* Amana Alysha Lightfoot Keandre Christopher Smiling Leonté Ja’von Dennis Nyjeil Elijá Lindsay Andrew Jose Smith Brianna Jadya Dixon Hannah Grace Lindsey* Victor Terrell Smith-Mickel Earl Ralls Dixon III Mikevin Shannel Jalia Loney Zachary Butler Snipes * Tyler Adam Dorr Antalena Jana Lowery Ashton Michelle Snyder Jaleeyah Shirnice Dow Rashaun Antawan Lowery Alicia Monea Spann Destiny Tyanna Edwards Brian Lucas, Jr. T’Anna Ty’Keya Spencer Jackson Makay Elkins Jesse Edward Lucas Lauren Michelle Spikes David Woodrow Elmore, Jr. Dylan Thomas Lyell-Norton Khadary TayQuan Stephens* Allissa Juana Epps Harmony Alyssa Lynch Christopher Vaughne Stevenson Gary Na Quan Epps Te’Keivious Dentrell Mack Omar Davante’ Stevenson Sheddrick Videll Ervin Te’Kyra La’Trell Mack Lesley Ann Strickland * Karla Shanelle Evans Christopher Da’jon Mack-Weston LaQuisha Unique Stuckey Tyrese Marshawn Felder Gerald McKenzie Mallard* Micheal Chad Stuckey La’Daijah Sha-micah Ferguson* Maya Summer Martin* Jordan Markeise Stukes Tierra Ke’shon Ferguson* Jimmy Estanley Martinez Galan Brandon Da Quan Taylor Autumn Lea Ferzley* Dajsha Cherise Massingill Reagan Brianna Taylor Abigail Marie Finton Austin Michael Matula Chessie Marie Teal* Iyana Roslin Foe Kristina Michelle McAdoo* Jazmin Alexis Teas Jason Tyrell Ford Zakiyaa Monet McCauley Jaquanda Tierra Shontay Thompson Gavin Ryder Foxworth Cameron Ahmad McClain Allan Christopher Turner * Taheim Elyas Francis Makayla Shenice McCray Duane Allan Turner III Tyrese Dashawn Frierson-Rose Mya Brainna McCray * Sierra Elizabeth Tyler Hydeia Monique Fullard Rufus Malik McCray Deion Antonio VanBuren Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson A10 | FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM Lakewood High School Class of 2018

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 for collectively earning more than $9.3 million in MERIT BASED scholarships.

The Lakewood High School Class of 2018 will mark a milestone in their lives on Friday, June 8. Sumter School District salutes the following candidates for Sydney Gonzales diplomas and certifi cates: Hannah Partin Valedictorian Salutatorian

Jaylen Christian-Cameron Adams Haleigh McKenna Farmer Paroudyce Michelle Mason Christian Sam Somcheen Sydney Adam Resano Agapito * Searra Irene Fishbeck Kimouri Ti’Shay Massey Darious Reyshaad Spann Jamacia James Albert Hunter James Floyd Briana Ny’Aisha McBride Malaysia Alia Spears Antonio De’Monie Anderson Zacharie Nathaniel Flyte Kaseem Sentell McBride Derrick Demont Stover Keith Undray Anderson Jr. Benjamin Justin Ford D’erra Renai McCarthy Baylee Danniel Strickland Maggie Inez Andrews McKenzie Ann Franks Eric Michael McClam Gareth Joseph Suggs * Kathleen Virginia Ator * Morgan Alexandra Fricker Tnea Shane Lashawn McClary Sydney Nicole Tedder Courtney Ann Bagley Anthony Scott Frye Caleb Garret McCloud Da’Jah Monique Thomas Franklin Albert Bailey, Jr. Cameron Ty’reak Fullard Jade Hazel McCoy * Tiarra Lona’ Thompson Ryan Christopher Bailey Kaleigh Ann Geddings * Emily Grace McDonald * Jason Roland Tidwell, Jr. Kelsea Emma Baker * Angela Trenyce Gipson * Ayrianna Monique McLaughlin Draikel Gerome Tindal Samuel Levi Barkley Tristen Cheyenne Gladden Samantha Tyon Merck Brandon Wesley Tisdale Destiny Lanasia Celise Belton ShaCarolyn Breanna Goines * Taylor Alexandria Mickens Cierra Heavenly Tisdale Johnvanté Armeen Bender Diamond Aiyana Goins Gary Dexter Miller II Whitney Grace Tisdale Brad Allen Benenhaley Sydney Jolene Dana Gonzales * Mykal Siayion Mims Lathan Robert Todd * Janie Michele Lee Benenhaley Catarina Star Gonzalez Infi nity Montgomery Courtney Lynn Tolson Ryan Morgan Benenhaley De Andre Markel Goodman Mishayla Janae Moses Kayla Elizabeth Vance * Cory John Blackley * Cole Lewis Graffam-Cameron Jaquan Frederick Dewand Murray-Benjamin Tahj Ja’Val Vaughn Miekell Tyson Blackwell Jaquan Rashell Grant Cheyenne Nikole Myers Ty’Juan Lamar Washington Leroy Travon Blanding III Kayla Mira Grant Dejah Donaé Myers Destini Diane Waterman Sierra Nicole Bleakley Ayanna Denise Green Ashanti Elante Nelson Noah Hunter Waters James Cody Bodiford Joshua Nicholas Grinnell Keyshawn Wanyah Nelson Benjamin Michael Way * Jessica Lesile Bond Brittany Marie Griswold * Grace Marie Newman * Charles Dakota Welch * Zana Sharveyá Boston Garrett Joseph Haas Jacob Tanner Newman Jasmine Jaquel Weldon Javion Demarcus Boykin Isabella Kaitlyn Hair Charles Elijah Olden Sierra Nicole Westberry Gary Dashawn Bracey, Jr. Da’Shawn Terrill Hampton Ganyson Dwayne Oliver* JonTae Shamor Weston Joshua Eden Bradley Rachell Elaine Harglerode * Ethan Chad Osborne Janesia Leondrae Tichelle White Tyanna Laprea Brisbone * Tahnazia Naheema Harrison Samuel Owen Osborne Fredreana Shakira Wilder Anastie Jaireonna Taliesha Brooks Tyshanna Khavondria Harry Devin Taylor Pack Avione Amani Williams Dalton Heath Browder * Ja’Lin Omar Harvin-Thomas Wyman Arthur Pack, Jr. LeAnna’ McKenzie Williams * Alexis Brooke Brown Justin Robert Hatfi eld Allison Brooke Parker Raquel Mikala Williams Ariana Nicole Brown Trennis Leroy Haynes Phillip Scott Ramsey Parker * Xavier Deshon Williams Kaitlyn Gwyn Brown Jason Blythe Henderson Christopher Thomas-Wesley Parrish * Desmond Antoine Wilson Tyrek Dequan Brown Samuel Stephen Heyward Hannah Elizabeth Partin Chelsey Nicole Wingard Zion Kenneth Lester Israel Brown Chase Camren Hodge Autumn Anthendria Peoples Eaniyya Antranise Woods Joseph Hunter Bruce Jacob McKienze Hodge Nicholas James Peoples Danae Kareema Wright Asia Ariana Brunson Destiny Rose Holland Kennique Nyxa Keizhon Perry India Nijae’ Wright Gregory Brunson, Jr. Mercede Marie Holliday Jamar Jerome Peterson Mikell Veito Wright Khaliah Rakell Brunson Viane Joy Holston Dennis Pineda Cardenas Becky Michelle Young Shayla Hope Brunson Damien Antonio House Amiyah Sharnice Pinkney Ryan Thomas Zuidema Adrianna Jerrell Budden Terrell Kenneth Houston Christian Nathaniel Plemons Tyreek Ra’mon Butler Dajon Akeem Ranard Howard Quintasia Leigh Ann Polite *Honor Graduates Phillip Michael Osteen Cadena Jason Daniel Howard Adriana Abigail Ora Powell Erin Elizabeth Cannon Cassidy Ann Hunter Christopher Michael Prater Junior Marshals Qu’Aisia Monique Canty Chandler Jones Hunter Dakota James Pratt Chief Marshal Kirsten Reene Cardone Joshua Steven Ingle Keosha Nigeria Prescott Emily McWilliams Emery James Carroll Ariana Michelle Jackson Lexus Armani Rebecca Price Marshals Tyshon Donyelle Carter Nathanael Timothy Jackson Ashlynn Nicole Pritchard Ke’Aundra Benjamin Ja’Hanekea Lovie Carter-Jay A’dasha Shawanna Jacobs Nazirah Alnissah Rahman Ty Asia Brunson Lacey Marie Caughman D Mari Ricardo James Adriana Gisile Ramirez-Villeda Kevin Carson Brandon Scott Chandler Dominique Adrienne Johnson * Morgan Elizabeth Reis DaJuan Jacobi Chavis Justin Kendall Yazseth Johnson IV Devin Jamaal Reshard Tucker Chapman Allen Virginian Childers, Jr. * Nile Phil Kasier Almin Johnson IV Malik Zykee Rhodes Jayden Christmas Dre’Veontae Dayshawn Choice Rae’Vahnna Valencia Johnson Jaron Daniel Richardson Valencia Croom Serena Ashanti Choice * Jamerica Anquayshia Unique Johnson-Roach Jazmyn Yvonne Richardson Bailey Dickson Kayla Nicole Christmas * Shadesha Diesha Jones White Quadaijah TiKemma Richardson Trent Frye Avriel Lamaria Clark Donald Wesley Jones Roniya Lezah Richardson Donavon Grider Seth Austin Conover Kenneth Brooks Jones, Jr. D’Andre LaQuan Riley Gianna Hill Tre’Von Tyshaun Leroy Cowell Mia Michelle Jones Deon Christopher Robinson Faith Howard Courtney Renee’ Crain Kaitlin Elaine Josey * Sean Mason Robinson Makayla Johnson Justin Tyler Crain Antonio Maurice Kelley Lizandra Alicia Rodriguez ** Micah Johnson Bobby Duane Crisp Jamari Janae Kelly Desheonia Renee Rogers Jonathan Paul Jones Quanté Shamar Dargan Lauren Diana Kennedy Jackie Roland Ross, Jr. Janiece Matthews Anthony Ellison Davis, Jr. Nycolaus Callum King* Rashaun Martieze Russell Scott McConn Luther Allen Davis, Jr. Derek Winfi eld Kirby Tabitha Dawn Sackett Mahalia Yurong Davis Devin Albert Kirby Mauricio Calderon Sanchez Tyress Patterson Hunter William Day Hailey Elizabeth Ann Knotts William James Sanok Juwan Perdue Gwendi Diaz Serena Nicole Laboy Dulce Cristal Santos Maya Alejandro Pineda-Cardenas Isaac Ikeem Dinkins Kandijah Toni Law Caitlin Cierra Scarborough Malik Richardson Desire’ Nicole Dixon Nyeshia Rose Law Porshia Ra’Chell Scarborough Kali Roland Jason Tyrell Douglas Alia Tiana Lawrence Jimmy Lee Scott III Brittany Sanders Amber Kimani Dowling Ahkeem Elijah Lawson Tonesha Tacara Shannon Dayjah Sanseverino Lamont Dudley, Jr. Ana Victoria Lazo-Wright Tiram Guy Simmons Nia Tindal Darkies Raekwon Dunham Daniesha Janae Levine G’mar Cardan Simon Donjana Rena Dunham-Pennix Ra’ven Sharenz Logan * Giovanni Lavon Simon Nina Marie Durant Noreon Zantrell Ludd Giulianni Davon Simon Tamarus Malique Edwards Deandrae Mack, Jr. Grant Lawrence Singleton * John Reed Elmore Demetrius O’Neal Mack Logan Lee Singleton James Andrew Elswick Summer Leigh Magaw Comilla Pearl Smith John Michael Elswick Ty’Shonda Shyasjha Maple Tamia Alexus Smith Gabriel Jaren English * Austin Ricardo Martinez * Shaniya Destiny Smith “Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” Oprah Winfrey THE SUMTER ITEM FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 | A11 Sumter High School Class of 2018

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 for collectively earning more than $6.6 million in MERIT BASED scholarships!

The Sumter High School Class of 2018 will mark a milestone in their lives on Saturday, June 9. Sumter School District salutes the following candidates for McKenzie Faye Michelson diplomas and certifi cates: Nesreen Taher Almosadder Valedictorian Salutatorian

Tamia LaShey Abraham Joshua Alexander Easler* Juelle Trinty King Victoria Dianne Pringle Rajoun Demorquill Wells Eliza McKenzie Ackerman* Walker James Elliott Victoria Jean King Taylor Alexander Pruitt Cecil Moses West Nesreen Taher Almosadder* Lorolee Elizabeth Endress Kyla Danielle Kitterman Anthony Allen Quarles Antrez Shaunquell Wheeler Ruben Esteban Alonzo Jaden Kentrell English* Thomas Lee Koty Rashad Markel Quattlebaum Jalynn White* Ashley Angel Anderson Bailey Ann Euten Kewaumie Rodrigueze Lackey Samantha Raquel Ramirez* Nyasia Desaray White Miah Jewel Anderson Tyiniece Kimora Evans William Curtis Lane Alicia Marie Ramsey James M. Will Ransom Anderson Mackenzie Lynn Farmer Joshua Andrew Langlois Marquise Ama’Ja Ransom Antraylo Joseph Williams Shakera La’Quasia Anderson Loucinda Christine Favor* Ashlyn Dianne Lapalme Myasia Simone Razor Cashiana Lamekqua Williams Anthony Antonio Andrews Antonio John Fearing Andrew Carroll Lawrence Antowine Xavier Reames Dee-Ashjia Xikearia Denise Williams Maya Karina Arias* Jacob James Fenner De’Jana Na’Tausua Laws Semoya Lori-Ann Redwood Jeanae Antonique Williams* Leroy Anthony Austin Hunter Jalen Ferebee Edward Zachery Maliek Lawson Alante Marquevious Reid Richard Edward Williams Christian Jordan Avant Raina’ Nicole Flakes Christopher Hilton Layton Tywuan Antone Rembert Shykeem Howard Williams John Anderson Aycock* Harold H. Fleming Helen Maisey Lee* Madison Adrianna Rewis Timothy Jamal Williams Dymond Keosha Banks Deonte Marquett Flowers Jarvis Deontae Leonard Christopher Giovanni Reyes Tyler Anthony Williams Clayten Lafe Barnes* Ronald Dixon Flowers Evans Lee Lewis Roxanne Alexis Richard Tywionne Marquis Williams Kaleb Alexander Bartrug Hannah Kay Floyd Trayvon Taileik Lincoln-Mims Alexis Kaymia Richardson Ariontá Elizabeth Wilson Jessica Marie Basso Justice Ford Shekinah Victoria Lonon* Michael Shyon Richardson Carlos Dorian Wilson Lauryn Kai Baxter Marcus T. Fountain Jay’Dalyn Chemene Lubin Reneé Ashlee Richardson* Dontay Deon Wilson Robert Nicholas Belk Amaya Gemanie Franklin Kwantaysha Nikeriya Lucas Sarah Elizabeth Richardson* Guy Hunter Wilson Kelsey Wayne Bell Shaniya Monaye Franklin Justin Edward Lueck Latrice Gabriel Micheal Rickard Ja’Keed Talik Wilson Ki Azjah Shanae Bell Keantae Jamoni Frierson Priscillia Lyons Jaden Denzel Riley John Wyatt Wilson Tre’zjon Marquez Bell* Davis Maxwell Fuller Da’Nequa Ny’Asha Mack Joshua C. Riley Quanteshia Nicole Wilson* Zymear Lyrique Belton Shakyla Anastasia Funchess-Dantzler Da’Shaun Antwaun Mack Colton James Rivers Randall Joseph Wilson D’Andre Demon Chy’Keem Bennett Anthony-John Orgo Gabriel Shadaya Tyanna Mack Ramere Tyzohn Roach Tyheem Elisa Wilson Jayden Darrell Benson* Winfi eld Deas Gadson Tra’Lashia Brandeonia Mack Stariana Marie Roach Melody Elaine Windham Alexander Joshua Bentley Nayonna Shaynice Gardner J’maiya D’quanda Malone* Eric Robinson Te’asia Lashae Winn Christopher John Berard Keyonte Arnez Gass Thomas Jarrett Marchant Ty’Leek Aaron Cordell Robinson Justin Daniel Winter Briggs Allen Berry Denzel Khalif Gayle Bailey Rian Marks* Sada Saroya Robinson-Jones De’von Tyrell Witherspoon* Anya Yvette Bethea Odell Rayshaun Gibbs Samuel Galloway Marlowe Nijil Mhaliq Rogers Henry Nathan Witherspoon Carmen Alicia Blake* Quyton Tyki Glisson Lance Michael Marshall Ashleigh Kianna Rose Matthew DeAngelo Witherspoon Brendan Garrett Bonds Kolby Lawrence Goff Javanté Malick Martin Naudia Unique Roseman-Myers Tyrese Pringle Nathani Witherspoon Zackery Ryan Bowen Amy Kathryn Gottshall Walt Grady Martin Keelan Cole Ross Desmond LeRon Woods Mel’Anita Rakwanya Boyd Lauren Ashley Graves Lakenya Nicole Martin-Stevens Jalen Trashan Rouse Irmani Cymburel Woods Carrison James Boykin Alonzo Jasin Green* Estefany Gissel Castellanos Martine Andrew Shawn Russell James Alston Worrell Ericka Elizabeth Bracey Jassamine Elexus Green Angelica Maria Martinez Imani K’Yanna Russell La’Noria Asianna Wright Amaz Willie Braddy-Sumpter* Myancé Cedrian Green* Rocky Allen Martinez David Thomas Rygalski Shekinah T’Asia Wright Quavon Melik Shatory Branch De Mondre Ra Quan Greene Ingrid Ainhoa Mata Allexus Nicole Salmond Raishard Dyreon York Dakeim Ejhon Bratton Larrissa Chasity Nichole Greene Alivea Zariana Matthews Keishaun Tyrik James Samuel Javon D’André Young Hayden Alexander Brautigam Saamari Nijer Greene Brian Keith Maynor Howard Daisha Nicole Samuel Geraldine Andra Zimmerman Ally Carolina Brawner* Eisaiah Tyrique Gregg Connor Bryce McAlister Rhyan De’Andre Samuel Matthew Steven Brayboy Jordan Elijah Gregg Tyreek Shyheim McBride Jaylen Lavelle Sanders *Honor Graduates Tashawn Brisco Brandon Hunter Griffi n Erin Osteen McCaffrey Shekinah Je’Nee Sanders Quanjenaé Armani-LaFaye Broughton* Marissa Deann Griffi n Chloé Savannah McCamey Sherman Cornelious Sanders Junior Marshals Katelyn Nicole Browder Adrianna Latrina Gripper Autumn Paige McClafl in Yidaja Lashae Sanders Tyler Wade Browder Kristopher Cameron Hackett Jeremiah Andrew McClain Allisanne Marie Sarvis* Jordan Ali Armani Andrea Brown Breanna Melissa Hall Caitlyn Raycene McCoy* Malaysia Z’han’e Scale Kayleigh Benenhaley Heather Christina Brown* Daniel Lloyd Hamilton Shania McCoy Brianna Marie Scott Jasmine Brunson Shonteria Brown R’Tasia Nyjaih Hampton Taykell Reginald McCray Tareaka Elizabeth Scott Lauren Carneal Terrionta Delors Brown Dawntreze Nycole Harris Matthew Johnqual McCutcheon Tyler Joseph Scott Samara Castleberry Trinity LuVon Brown* James Everett Harris Adrian Steel McDaniel Christopher Dwayne Searson Emily Cook Dione Izaiah Brown-Coleman Ashante Javier Harvin Sarah Elizabeth McDearis Oshobugie Joel Sedi* Joshua DeWitt James Edward Brownlee Priscilla Hope Harvin Kadielynn Olivia McDonald Jada Raqueal Shannon Heather Gamble India E’mani Angel Brunson Shenikwa Danieal Harvin DeAshia NaJay McDowell India Talaya Shaw Hailey Gosnell Jahmani D’Yana-Zhané Brunson Zion K. 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McElroy* Zachary Kevin Shields Sophia Haughton Janeisha Alliyah Brunson Re’shad Maureke Hastie Re’Janae Dorneva McFadden Seth Patrick Siefke Jacob Holladay Tynaizah Unique Brunson Rilee Grace Hatfi eld Ronald Marquez McGee Shaniya Izhane Simmons Cassidy Kitchens Lei’Lani Shanice Bullard Jacenia Destiny Hawkins Deandria Danai McKelvie Taiwan Terrell Simmons* George McGregor Dabreshia La Shay Burgess Sterling Everette Hayes Sterling Walterio McKenzie Savonna Nizaria Simon Kaitlyn Michelson Kimberly Denise Burgess Ny’Keem Ty’rek Haynesworth Shanairia Jacora McKnight Barry Evan Simpson Owen Midgette Markel Ashmen Moet Burgess Cameron Allen Hearrell Tyreek Trevonté McKnight Tae on Tykquan Singletary Sessaly Mitchell-Nelson Kendrick Jackson Burnett Brandon Michael Heaton Alexis Mary Elizabeth McLeod Alasysia Ti’Teanna Singleton Ann Margaret Phillips Erika Saretta Burns John Dwayne Hemingway Alexis Shamia McLeod Cameron D’Andre Singleton Tianna Roberts Quintia Renee Burns John Cameron Henderson Chad Hamilton McLeod Jamarri Shykwon Singleton Jordan Shuping Trey Davon Burns-Ingram Santiago Lind Hernandez Patrick Shea McMillan Saniya Jaderrika Singleton Emily Simmons Johnathan Sinclair Butler Destiny Renee Hester* Curtis James McNeill Michael Daniel Thomas Slaski Ja’Niya Singleton Da’Jon Christopher Butts Shyreek ZyQuawn Heyward Madison Cristal McTeer Oneisha Diamonia Small Katherine Singleton Graham Stuart Byrd Jo’Marquis Letraé Hickmon Ethan Lee Melton Ce’Dante’ Tyleek Smalls Perrin Thompson Ja’nekqua Cabbagestalk J’Lyn J’Anthony Hilton Lauren Elizabeth Mendoza * Shanya Alexus Smalls Kylie Timmons Henry Lee Canty Khamaya Janae Hilton McKenzie Michelson* Alexandria Victoria Smith* Benjamin Tower Edward Carter Jamani Rahne’ja Hinnant Anna Karen Migliori* Clensey Nelse Smith John Williams Jayde ArieAnna Carter* Cheyanne Marie Hipple Bradley Miller Cody Wyatt Smith Trinity Wilson-El Audra Grace Chaney* Roderick Zishawn Holmes Brandon Ahmere Miller David Tyrone Smith Ethan Witt Courtney Lashae Chapman Toniesha Lashane Holmes Brian Miller Jonathon Chase Smith Ambria Woolever Dorien Jevon Charlot Meggan Elizabeth House Elexus Tia Miller LaSonya TeKia Jollett Smith Baylee Nicole Childers Ozhane Breshawn Howard Victor Orisrio Miller Nason Samuel Smith Roman Ray Childers Andrew Joseph Huggins Carl Reed Minello Shayquitta Trina Smith Jayla Natrice China Dyllan James Humphries Olivia Morgan Mitchum Lindsey Renae Smutz* Jervon Maleke China Jaela Nicole Hunter* Samya Titeauna Montgomery Savana Alexzandra Snells Keeli De Anna Kahialoha Chock Benjamin John Ibe Ai’Kair S. 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COMMENTARY Boehner’s right that it’s Trump’s party right now

here is no Re- of tens of thousands of facto- publican Party. ries and millions of manufac- There’s a Trump turing jobs. “Tparty,” John In Trump’s first year, Chi- Boehner told a Mackinac, na’s trade surplus with the Michigan, gathering of the United States hit $375 billion. GOP faithful last week. “The From January to March of this Republican Party is kind of year, our trade deficit with taking a nap somewhere.” China was running at close to Ex-Speaker Boehner should the same astronomical rate. EDITORIAL ROUNDUP probably re-check the old par- “Trade deficits do not mat- ty’s pulse, for the Bush- ter,” we hear from the econo- Recent editorials from South Carolina Gowdy said. “I am more at peace in jobs that Boehner GOP may not just be mists. newspapers: reward fairness and that are fact-centric napping. It could be comatose. They might explain that to than I am in Congress.” Consider. That GOP was Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylva- “Facts don’t seem to matter in the modern dedicated to free trade, open nia. The Times and Democrat political environment.” borders, amnesty and using And perhaps someone can At least in terms of Gowdy’s role for the June 5 U.S. power to punish aggres- explain the wisdom of handing remaining months of his term, telling it as sors and “end tyranny in our 4 percent of our GDP each he sees it based on the facts as he has them world.” That GOP set out to year to an adversary nation, as Political discourse has does matter. His departure from Congress create a new world U.S. admirals talk and the world of national politics is the order where dictator- tough about confront- country’s loss. ships were threatened ing that adversary na- sunken to new lows with “regime change,” tion over islets and The political discourse in America has de- and democratic capital- reefs in the South teriorated. The Post and Courier ism was the new order China Sea. Day after day there are accusations and June 3 of the ages. Why are we enrich- counter accusations, some based in fact, Yet, Donald Trump ing and empowering so many not. President Donald Trump gets a captured the Republi- exorbitantly those lot of the blame for the tone of the discourse, Debacle is a warning can nomination and Pat whom we are told we but the deterioration of the debate did not won the presidency — Buchanan may have to fight? begin with his campaign and administration. by saying goodbye to all Fourth, under Bush Trump speaks his mind, often sounding to repair infrastructure that. II and Obama, the U.S. like the reality TV host he once was. He The good news is that the westbound por- How probable is it that a fu- intervened massively in the makes sweeping statements that set off his tion of the I-526 bridge over the Wando River ture GOP presidential candi- Near and Middle East — in Af- critics, many of whom are so anti-Trump has been fixed and reopened well ahead of date will revive the Bush- ghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, that they can’t see the forest for the trees schedule. The bad news is that a history of Boehner agenda the party re- Yemen. And the forces that when it comes to anything but hatred for the problems stretching back since its opening in jected in 2016, run on it, win pushed up into those conflicts, president. 1991 suggests more headaches might be just and impose it on the party and and so disillusioned the nation Some media, particularly TV talk shows, around the corner. nation? that it elected Barack Obama, try to pass themselves off as providers of And while the bridge is safe for now, it’s Bush-Boehner Republican- are back, pushing for a new news. But they are as guilty as any politician worth starting the planning process for its ism appears to be as dead war, on Iran. They may get this or group of sinking the discourse to new eventual replacement. We’re going to have to today as was Harding-Coolidge war, too. lows. Depending on the host, guests and net- get in line. Republicanism after 1933. And Yet, given the anti-interven- work, it’s either pro-Trump all the time or According to the state Department of if Trumpism is not the future tionist and anti-war stance of anti-Trump from start to finish. Transportation, there are more than 700 of the GOP, it is hard to see Trump’s winning campaign, Elected officials themselves complain “structurally deficient” bridges in South Car- what a promising GOP agenda and of the Bernie Sanders about discourse, but they generally blame olina. Only 465 are slated to be replaced in the might look like. campaign, U.S. involvement in the opposition as the root cause. next 10 years given budget constraints. DOT A brief history: In seven Middle East wars seems less There are exceptions. S.C. Congressman officials say the state needs at least another elections starting in 1992, Re- America’s future than it does Trey Gowdy is one. He’s been on both sides $31 million annually to fully repair and re- publicans won the presidency her past. of the debate, which generally means he place its aging bridges. three times, but the popular After his 16 months in office, must be “shooting straight” when it comes The state Legislature should come up with vote only once, in 2004, when it appears as though the to calling things as he sees them. that money. Repairing and replacing bridges George W. was still basking in Trump presidency, no matter Having been accused of being a GOP parti- helps avoid costly emergencies and traffic his “Mission Accomplished” in how brief, is going to be a wa- san in his role as chairman of the special nightmares. And while the Wando River Iraq. tershed moment in U.S. and committee investigating events surrounding bridge closing was frustrating, a collapse What fractured and over- world history, and in the future the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, which would have been an unthinkable tragedy. whelmed the Bush-Boehner of the GOP. was in part responsible for discovering Hill- A Post and Courier report by Glenn Smith Republican Party? The world is changing. ary Clinton’s private email server, Gowdy and Andrew Knapp revealed that poorly First, demography. The mass NATO and the EU are showing has stood firm in a professional approach. sealed joints, corrosion, water intrusion, immigration of Third World their age. Nationalism, popu- His track record as a federal prosecutor has cracks and other problems have plagued the peoples that began with the lism and tribalism are perva- served him well. Wando River bridge for years. The DOT has 1965 immigration act, and the sive on the Old Continent. And Now Gowdy is again speaking frankly in inspected it weekly since problems with a decline in the birth rate of na- America’s willingness to bear the face of the present administration’s on- cable were detected in 2016. tive-born Americans, began to the burden of Europe’s de- going accusations about “Spygate” and alle- That’s not likely a sustainable, long-term swamp the Nixon-Reagan New fense, as they ride virtually gations of FBI improprieties involving the plan for a road that must accommodate about Majority. free, is visibly waning. Trump campaign. 35,000 vehicles each day. Planning, permitting Second, the collapse of the It is hard to see why or how This past week, the Upstate Republican and building a new bridge will take a long Soviet Empire and USSR re- Republicans are ever again who chairs the House Oversight Committee time. It’s better to start now than wait until moved the party’s great unify- going to be the Bush-Boehner went public in saying there is no evidence the next crisis. ing cause from Eisenhower to party that preceded the rise of the FBI planted a “spy” in Trump’s 2016 It’s also important that the area continue to Bush I — the Cold War. Trump. campaign. learn from this debacle rather than immedi- After the Red Army went What would be the argument “I am even more convinced that the FBI ately reverting to business as usual. home, “America First” had a for returning to a repudiated did exactly what my fellow citizens would To handle traffic over the past few weeks, new appeal! platform? want them to do when they got the informa- commuters have gotten creative. They have Third, faithful to the free Trump not only defeated 16 tion they got and that it has nothing to do worked non-traditional hours, telecommuted, trade cult in which they were Bush Republicans, but he also with Donald Trump,” Gowdy told Fox News. carpooled, biked and walked. As a result, the raised, Republicans champi- presented an agenda on immi- Gowdy later said he had “never heard the gridlock of the first few days of the bridge oned NAFTA, the WTO and gration, border security, am- term ‘spy’ used” and did not see evidence of shutdown eventually gave way to heavy, but MFN for China. nesty, intervention abroad, it. “Informants are used all day, every day by flowing, traffic. Historians will look back in the Middle East, NAFTA, free law enforcement,” he told “CBS This Morn- It wasn’t an ideal situation, but it worked. amazement at how America’s trade, Putin and Russia that ing.” Those traffic solutions can work all the free trade zealots gave away was a rejection of what the As noted in Associated Press reporting, time — not just during an emergency. And the greatest manufacturing Bush-Boehner Party had “Gowdy’s comments that undermine the adjusting commuting patterns is a far more base the world had ever seen, stood for and what its presi- president’s claims are particularly striking” effective and fiscally responsible way to ease as they quoted approvingly dential candidates in 2008 and because of his individual stature, senior congestion than building new or wider roads. 18th- and 19th-century scrib- 2012, John McCain and Mitt leadership role and history with the Beng- Besides, the state lacks the funds to pre- blers whose ideas had done so Romney, had run on. hazi/Clinton probe. serve its existing bridge infrastructure. It much to bring down their If the Republican Party is Though his assessment does not fit the po- would be unwise to add additional burdens own country, Great Britain. “napping,” let it slumber on, litical narrative for Trump, no one can ac- before shoring up all of the needs that have Between 1997 and 2017, the undisturbed, for its time has cuse Gowdy of disloyalty to the GOP or even already been identified. And the past few EU ran up, at America’s ex- come and gone. We are in a the president. He, like other leaders, should weeks have added a new need to the list. pense, trade surpluses in goods new world now. lead, being unwilling to let politics and parti- DOT and state officials are to be commend- in excess of $2 trillion, while sanship rule when they should not. ed for resolving a traffic crisis and repairing we also picked up the bill for Patrick J. Buchanan is the au- Earlier this year, in discussing his retire- the bridge ahead of schedule. Local officials Europe’s defense. thor of a new book, “Nixon’s ment from Congress, Gowdy identified much adapted admirably to a difficult situation as Between 1992 and 2016, China White House Wars: The Battles of the problem in Washington: well. Charleston area commuters can breathe was allowed to run $4 trillion in That Made and Broke a Presi- “I like jobs where facts matter. I like jobs a sigh of relief ... But there is still work to do. trade surpluses at our expense, dent and Divided America For- where fairness matters” — when it’s not just The Wando River bridge will eventually converting herself into the ever.” about winning, Gowdy told CNN. That is not need to be replaced. And so will hundreds of world’s first manufacturing Washington today. other bridges around South Carolina. Sooner power and denuding America © 2018 CREATORS.COM “There’s a proper way to do things,” rather than later.

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Boozer, and her daughter, Clara Clay- Clayborne said she and her family lege, the Lakewood Leadership Foun- JOHNSON FROM PAGE A1 borne, were excited to see Johnson be anticipate learning about the scholar- dation Boozer Scholarship, the Marga- recognized multiple times while wait- ship recipient every year to learn ret Dyne Scholarship and the Catchall He has been able to keep up with his ing to present him with the Boozer about the student’s character. Masonic Lodge #425 Scholarship. classwork by listening to audio books scholarship. “We are happy to be one of the He was also recognized for complet- and following along. “I let him know that of all the years [groups that is] going to be contribut- ing the Morris College Upward Bound “I feel as though everybody needs to that we’ve been doing this he is the ing to his future,” she said about John- program, receiving the President’s strive to find a way to make it work for most decorated senior that has gotten son. “It seems that he is going to have Award for Education Excellence and themselves and work really hard,” he the Joseph Boozer Scholarship,” Clay- a bright future.” for participating in National Technical said. borne said. “We want to thank the Osteens for Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Johnson’s determination to not let She said Johnson’s determination to setting up the scholarship,” Elizabeth Honor Society and Future Farmers of his reading disability hold him back do well in school despite having dyslex- Boozer said. America. led him to receive the highest overall ia makes his story even more amazing. It’s not a small thing to recognize “I’m deeply honored,” Johnson said GPA in English in his class. He plans He didn’t let that limit him, she said. people after they pass because a lot of about receiving multiple scholarships to continue moving forward despite “It’s a testament to the fact that if times people are forgotten, Clayborne and recognitions. his challenges after graduation today you work hard, you can,” Clayborne said. He also thanked his teachers and by turning his hardship into a pas- said. She said the fact that the scholar- Principal John Michalik for their help sion. Johnson intends to study English “That’s an attribute my brother ship was set up shows the bridge con- and encouragement while attending and business management at Morris would have had,” she said about John- necting the employer and employee. Lakewood. College and write in his free time. son’s work ethic. “I can’t even tell you Johnson received more than $19,000 “I am just really thankful,” he said, Elizabeth Boozer, mother of Joseph how proud we are.” in scholarships through Morris Col- “and excited to go forward in my life.”

tips can be used. Other crew leave his family with land owner- AWARDS FROM PAGE A1 members who made the show a ship rather than a legacy of slav- ARREST FROM PAGE A1 success were Flynn, Mark Adams ery and sharecropping. Five problem before taking action — and Craig Ness. years after The Civil War, during Regional Detention Center before she is it an insect or a disease? — “Making It Grow” brought the Reconstruction Era, Ervin was released on a $3,000 personal re- and choosing the correct method home a bronze award in the Gen- bought more than 200 acres of cognizance bond on Wednesday. of controlling it. eral-Education for Television land near the Pee Dee River. Montgomery began working at the “By encouraging our viewers category for The Pawpaw Patch From 1870 to present day, the state prison as a contract employee on to make careful choices in select- show. In this show, McNulty land is still owned by the descen- June 13, 2017, and as a full-time employ- ing plants, in placing them prop- travels to Clemson’s Musser dants of Ervin James. Joining ee as of May 21, 2018. Montgomery’s em- erly in their landscape or garden Fruit Research Center, where she McNulty for this show were crew ployment was terminated on June 6. and using thoughtful cultural talks with Greg Reighard, a pro- members Burgess, Flynn and Lee Correctional Institution is the lo- practices, we help them reduce fessor of plant and environmen- Ness. cation of the country’s largest prison plant stress, which results in tal sciences, about how pawpaws The third bronze award for the riot in a quarter century during which healthier plants more resistant are an excellent food source. group’s show The James Beard seven inmates were killed and more than to pests,” she said. “We are hon- Pawpaws exceed apples, peaches Dinner won in the General-Docu- 20 others were injured in April. The riot ored and excited our team was and grapes in most vitamins, mentary: Individual for Televi- reportedly began over territory, money chosen by peers in the industry minerals, amino acids and food sion category. In the show, Mc- and contraband such as cellphones, ac- to receive these awards.” energy value. The intense tropi- Nulty visits City Roots Farm in cording to SCDC Director Bryan Stirling. Flynn, who has produced the cal flavor and aroma may also be Columbia, where local chefs and Since the riot, at least 16 South Caroli- show since 1999, agreed. useful for developing processed dishes are featured at the James na Department of Corrections employ- “One aspect that I am really food products such as blended Beard Foundation Dinner. Mc- ees — including Patricia Montgomery thrilled about is that we won in fruit drinks, baby food, ice Nulty talks with managing part- and Kyontae Ty’ Tiauna Moni Stroman, four different categories,” Flynn creams and others. In addition to ners Vanessa Driscoll Bialobres- a former correctional officer at Turbev- said. “That speaks to the wide McNulty and Flynn, other crew ki and Kristian Niemi as they ille Correctional Institution who was ar- variety of topics we highlight members involved in shooting prepare for the event. John Nel- rested on Saturday — have been charged and to the overall quality in cov- this show were Tommy Burgess son, chief curator of the A.C. with bribery and bringing contraband ering different subject matter. and Steve Yountz. Moore Herbarium at the Univer- into their respective facilities. This is great recognition for the The team received another sity of South Carolina and a reg- Cellphones are a major concern for entire team.” bronze award, in the General- ular guest on “Making It Grow,” correctional institutions because the de- The “Making It Grow” team Cultural for Television category, also is featured in this segment. vices can allow inmates to continue ille- this year won a silver award in for The Jamestown Foundation In addition to McNulty, other gal activity from inside the facility walls. the General-How-To/DIY for show. In this show, which was crew members involved with this To help prevent this, the Federal Com- Television category for the show developed after a suggestion by show were Burgess, Flynn and munications Commission has been How to Make Pine Cone Zinnias. Alma Harris, executive director Ness. asked to block cellphone signals in state This show demonstrated how to of the State Extension Advance- “Making It Grow” airs at 7 p.m. prisons. use pine cones to create zinnias ment Council, McNulty travels to Tuesdays on SCETV and on In May, corrections officials an- for a number of decorations. In Jamestown in the Mars Bluff taped delay at 8 p.m. Tuesdays nounced that South Carolina will be the the show, Rebecca Turk, director Community of Florence and and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays on the first state in the country to use drones to of education and events at Moore talks with Terry James about South Carolina Channel. monitor the inmates and prison grounds Farms Botanical Garden, shows The Jamestown Foundation. The The Telly Awards were founded of 21 state prisons in an effort to keep McNulty how fun and simple it Jamestown settlement was in 1979 to honor excellence in contraband such as cellphones and is. 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Breakfast The Sumter Chapter of the Na- will be served at 8 a.m. tional Federation of the Blind each day and lunch will be of South Carolina will meet Very warm with Partly cloudy and A thunderstorm in Partly sunny and An afternoon Partly sunny, a served at noon each day. at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June clouds and sun humid the area very warm thunderstorm t-storm; humid Reduced rate for multiple 12, at Shiloh-Randolph 90° 70° 90° / 71° 94° / 72° 91° / 70° 88° / 71° children. Apply online at Manor, 125 W. Bartlette St. www.raccinc.org Selena Page-Black, M.A. Or- Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 15% Chance of rain: 40% Chance of rain: 20% Chance of rain: 50% Chance of rain: 55% The Par 4 Pets Golf Tourna- ganizational Leadership, ENE 6-12 mph ESE 3-6 mph E 4-8 mph E 4-8 mph NE 4-8 mph SW 4-8 mph ment will be held Saturday, will speak. It’s time to re- June 9, at Crystal Lakes Golf serve gala tables for Dec. Gaff ney Course. Registration will 11. 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Aiken (803) 775-1902. and sun. Winds east 4-8 mph. 87/66 A Juneteenth celebration will Saturday: A blend of sun and clouds. The senior group of the be held beginning at 10 a.m. Winds west-southwest 4-8 mph. Mayesville Community Center on Saturday, June 16, at the will hold a fundraiser with raf- Mary McLeod Bethune Park, ON THE COAST Charleston fle from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 1175 Dr. Mary McLeod Bet- Saturday, June 9, at the hune Road, Mayesville. Today: A stray thunderstorm, but showers 85/72 Community Center, 55 Prin- Bring your lawn chairs and around north. High 81 to 85. gle St., Mayesville. Food umbrellas. There will be Saturday: Clouds and sun with a thunder- available for purchase will food, drink, music and storm in spots; humid. High 83 to 87. include fried fish, hot dogs, more. French fries and drinks. There will also be slightly The Military Order of the Pur- used clothing items for ple Heart, General George L. LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON sale. Raffle tickets are $1 Mabry Jr. Chapter 817, will host a cookout from 11 a.m. SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:10 a.m. Sunset 8:32 p.m. each and raffle prizes are: Lake pool yest. chg to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June Temperature Moonrise 2:46 a.m. Moonset 3:03 p.m. $50 gift card for first place; Murray 360 357.79 -0.08 19, at the VA Outpatient High 90° floor fan for second place; Marion 76.8 76.26 +0.02 New First Full Last Low 70° and household items bas- Clinic, 407 N. Salem Ave. Moultrie 75.5 74.86 +0.12 Normal high 86° Members of the chapter Wateree 100 100.83 -0.21 ket for third place. Call Normal low 64° Neola Davis at (803) 453- will be serving all veterans June 13 June 20 June 28 July 6 visiting the clinic on that Record high 97° in 2008 6078 or Margie Jefferson at Record low 49° in 1976 (803) 453-5441. date. 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SUMTER SPCA PETS OF THE WEEK

FAR LEFT: Teal is a spayed 1-year- old Labrador retriever / husky The SPCA relies heavily on mix. She is super with other dogs community support and andTeal children. loves Teal to play,loves wouldto be ac - donations. Currently, the tivemake and a to great run and family play dogwith biggest needs are for dry Jerry is a wonderful and other pups. She also enjoys re- gorgeous boy puppy and kitten food, wet cat ceiving love and attention and food, cat litter and cleaning would make a great family dog. supplies. The following are also LEFT: Jerry is a neutered and appreciated: housebroken 3-year-old Ameri- Newspapers, stuffed animals, can short hair. He is wonderful heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or with other cats and children. He larger), dishwashing liquid, laundry lives for back scratches and lots detergent, bleach, paper towels, of love and attention. He is a gor- sheets and comforters, baby blankets, geous boy who would also make canned dog and cat food, dry dog a great couch potato. food, treats, leashes and collars, The Sumter SPCA is located at disinfectant spray, all-purpose cleaner, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) air freshener, no scratch scrubbers, 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to two-sided sponges for dishes, litter 5:30 p.m. every day except freshener and, of course, monetary Wednesday and Sunday. Visit donations are also gratefully accepted. www.sumterscspca.com. SECTION B FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

PALMETTO PINK OPEN USC SUMTER SOCCER Pros coming to Sumter Sumter High’s Taylor Townsend Reyes set to ranked No. 71 in world, top seed play soccer in 12th PPO for Fire Ants BY DENNIS BRUNSON BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected] [email protected] Sloane Stephens gave the The opportunity to play soc- Palmetto Pro Open its first cer beyond high school didn't ever alumni to win a Grand look like it might be coming Slam event when she Chris Reyes' way. Reyes, who claimed the 2017 U.S. Open. played striker for four seasons Stephens, who played in the at Sumter High School had no event in '08, will be playing offers to play soccer at the col- for her slam title on Satur- legiate level. day in the French Open. That is until new University Now the PPO will have of South Carolina Sumter another first when the 12th head coach Skottowe Fox came edition of the event begins along. on Sunday with qualifying Fox liked what he saw of matches at Palmetto Tennis Reyes, and the former Game- Center. The Palmetto Pro cock recently signed to be- Open will have its first ever come a Fire Ant. top 100 player in the world "The coach came and talked competing in the event, and to me about the opportunity to she is a very familiar face play there," Reyes to Gamecock City tennis said. "I decided I fans. might as well go Taylor Townsend, the to school here 22-year-old who won the in- and do what I augural Sumter Pink Open love — play a lit- in October of last year, will tle more soccer." bring a ranking of No. 71 in SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO Reyes is hoping REYES the world as the No. 1 seed Taylor Townsend returns a shot in her championship match victory in the Sumter Pink Open last to carry it beyond in the PPO. October at Palmetto Tennis Center. Townsend, ranked No. 71 in the world, will be the No. 1 seed in the two years at This will be the third time the Palmetto Pro Open, which begins on Sunday at PTC with qualifying rounds. USC Sumter. He said he start- Townsend is a No. 1 seed in ed playing soccer in the recre- a PTC event. Along with Open with partner Jessica ing of 288. her first-round match. She ational leagues when he was being No. 1 in the Pink Pegula. Townsend comes into the lost in the second round to six years old before moving on Open, she was the No. 1 seed There are over 200 places PPO, a $25,000 USTA Pro Cir- world No. 1 Simona Halep to play club soccer. in the '15 PPO. She lost in in the rankings between cuit event, on a roll. She won 6-3, 6-1. Halep is Stephens' "Since I was little I always the first round of that event, Townsend and No. 2 seed the French Open Wild Card opponent in Saturday's final. wanted the chance to play soc- while winning both singles Usue Maitane Arcondada. Challenge for the third time cer at this level," Reyes said. and doubles in the Pink The 19-year-old has a rank- in her career and then won SEE PPO, PAGE B3 He was a strong offensive contributor this past season for SHS, which finished the year with a 10-12 record. This USC BASEBALL past season, he was second on the team in goals with 13 while leading it with eight assists. As a junior, he was again second on the team in goals South Carolina returns to basics, with nine and tied for the as- sist lead with six. As a sopho- more, Reyes had seven goals and two assists. reverses its NCAA fortunes Gamecock head coach Jimmy Watson has nothing but praise for Reyes. COLUMBIA — First-year coach South Carolina "He came in as a freshman Mark Kingston knew the only way he right-hander Adam and contributed, and he did could jolt South Carolina out of its Hill pitches during that every year," Watson said. midseason funk was getting back to the the Gamecocks’ "He was double digits in goals basics of baseball — good pitches, good NCAA regional for us this year, but the biggest swings and good gloves. tournament game thing was he led us in assists. It worked. against Ohio State "Chris is not a selfish player The once struggling Gamecocks last week in at all," Watson added. "He did turned things around, landed a spot in Greenville, N.C. what he could to help us win. the NCAA Tournament and are headed The Gamecocks He played hard and he worked to the super regionals as one of the will face Arkansas hard." final 16 teams standing. in a best-of-3 Reyes goes to a USC Sumter "They could've mailed it in a long super regional in squad that went 3-11 overall time ago," said Kingston, hired last Fayetteville, last season. It was USC Sum- June as just South Carolina's third Arkansas, ter's first season since the pro- baseball coach in 21 years. "They beginning on gram was reinstated following didn't. They refused to give in. They Saturday. a 5-year hiatus. USCS had a continued to make adjustments." men's program for four years PHOTO PROVIDED before it was disbanded follow- SEE USC, PAGE B4 ing the 2011 season.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Sumter wallops Manning-Santee 18-0 in five innings

BY EDDIE LITAKER five Post 68 pitchers to the Post 68 head coach Spencer when we got down tonight we leadoff double and a 1-out in- Special to The Sumter Item tune of 13 hits, including five Jordan could only praise lost a lot of focus and intensi- field single, scoring after his for extra bases. Sumter for its complete effort ty, and against a good team." double, as three Post 68 pitch- MANNING — After losing "We swung the bats pretty in the blowout win. Chandler Hunter drew a ers took to the mound before two of three games and suf- well, that's for sure," said "Give Sumter some credit. leadoff walk against Post 68 finally closing out the inning. fering through an uncharac- Sumter head coach Curtis They overcame some adversi- starter Sandy Johnson before Sandy Johnson lasted just teristically sloppy start in the Johnson, whose ty from last night, and cer- a Lathan Todd double, Ryan one full inning, exiting after field in Tuesday's 8-4 League team improved tainly I know Coach Johnson Moore single and Daulton failing to retire any of the III loss to Hartsville, Sumter's to 4-2 overall and has got to be proud of the ef- Dabbs triple, along with a first four batters he faced in Senior American Legion base- 4-1 in league fort they received tonight," wild pitch from Johnson, the second. His final line in- ball team took out its frustra- play. "We just said Jordan, whose team helped to stake Sumter to its cluded two strikeouts, four tions on Manning-Santee tried to go out dropped to 3-5 overall and 0-3 5-0 lead. walks, six hits and nine runs Wednesday in the form of an and play well. We in league play, with two of M-S managed to get two on allowed. 18-0, 5-inning beatdown at the wanted to string those losses coming to Sum- in the bottom of the first Chandler Evans, the first JOHNSON Manning High School field. a clean game to- ter. "I've got to give them a lot against Sumter starter Rylan M-S reliever called upon by A night after giving up five gether (after of credit, on how they swung Williamson as Braydon Post 68 head coach Spencer runs on four errors in the committing six errors in the the bats tonight and, of Osteen reached on the P-15's Jordan, did not fare much bet- first inning of the loss to Hartsville loss) and play well, course, their execution was only error of the night and ter than starter Johnson. Hartsville, Sumter came out and our guys had a good ap- outstanding. I wish I could Luke Stokes singled to left, Evans allowed three inherited the aggressor with five runs proach and they did a good say that we performed to par, but Williamson struck out runners to score and all four of its own in the top of the job. It's one of those things but unfortunately we did not. Justin Evans to end the batters than Evans faced opening inning. The differ- where you don't think about Maybe I need to do a better threat. came around to score before ence from the previous night losing two out of three. You job of preparing our team for Sumter sent 13 batters to Jake Jordan came on to final- was, rather than benefiting think about what's the task in big games. That might become the plate in the second while ly end the inning, recording from errors in the field, the front of us right now and how our recipe for success, just plating eight runs to stretch all three outs. P-15 batters were just hitting can we come out on the right being more focused and more its lead to 13-0. Corey Blackley the cover off the ball against side of that." intense, because obviously had two hits in the frame, a SEE P-15’S, PAGE B6 B2 | FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

SPORTS ITEMS AUTO RACING Junior P-15’s 6-0 after win over Turbeville Matt Kenseth

The Sumter Junior P-15's denied in his first two years Except that Woods is No. 4081, Barry Hatfield at (803) comfortable scored two runs in the bot- of eligibility. 80. 236-4768 or Robbie Mooney- tom of the first inning, and In a statement released The USGA released its tee ham at (803) 938-3141. that would be all they Thursday by his publi- times Thursday for the U.S. BASKETBALL CAMP with role at needed as they topped Tur- cist, Owens said: "While I Open next week at Shin- STARTS MONDAY beville's Junior American am incredibly apprecia- necock Hills, and it offered Legion baseball team 2-1 tive of this opportunity, I two stacked groups for the A basketball camp for Roush Fenway on Wednesday at Riley have made the decision to morning and afternoon. girls entering grades 5-8 will Park. publicly decline my invi- Phil Mickelson, Jordan be held June 11-14 at the Tanner Epps picked up the tation to attend the in- Spieth and Rory McIlroy tee Manning First Baptist BY PETE IACOBELLI win for Sumter, which im- duction ceremony in Can- off together in the morning Church gymnasium. The Associated Press proved to 6-0 on the season. ton. of the first round. Woods, The camp is free and will He worked 5⅓innings and "After visiting Canton ear- Johnson and Thomas are to- run from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. DARLINGTON — Matt struck out three. Wiley lier this year, I came to the gether in the afternoon. each day. Jack Gibson and Kenseth's goals are all short- Coker got the save. realization that I wish to cel- DIAMOND PRO CAMP Betsy Reynolds will run the term these days. Bryce Lyons had two of ebrate what will be one of STARTS MONDAY camp. The 2003 NASCAR champi- the Junior P-15's five hits. He the most memorable days of Emphasis will be on pass- on who rejoined owner Jack also drove in a run as did my life, elsewhere," Owens The Diamond Pro Instruc- ing, dribbling, shooting and Roush at Roush Fenway Rac- Aaron Carlton. added. "At a later date, I will tional Baseball Camp will defensive skills. ing two months ago under- Kyler Odom worked four announce where and when I hold two sessions at Palmet- POP WARNER FOOTBALL REGIS- stands he's not yet a threat to innings and struck out two will celebrate my induc- to Park. TRATION JUNE 16 win in the No. 6 Ford. And while taking the loss for tion."" The first will be held with a part-time schedule, Turbeville. He also had two The hall confirmed that June 11-14 and the second Registration for the YAS Kenseth is not worried about of Turbeville's six hits. the former All-Pro receiver will be held June 18-21. Pop Warner Sumter Spar- points or the Monster Energy Grant Barrineau had an RBI informed them he would not The camp, which is open to tans Football & Cheer tackle NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. for Turbeville. be on hand Aug. 4 for the en- children ages 7-10, will run program will be held on Sat- "It's a lot different than any- OWENS WON'T ATTEND shrinements. from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. urday, June 16, at Brand thing I ever done before," HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WOODS WILL PLAY WITH THOM- each day. University located at 4676 Kenseth said Wednesday at AS, JOHNSON AT U.S. OPEN The fee is $60 for one ses- Broad Street. Darlington Race- Terrell Owens says he will sion and $100 if attending The registration event will way, where he not attend the induction cer- Tiger Woods will play the both sessions. also consist of a car wash took part in a emony for the Pro Football opening two rounds of the A pre-registration will be and fish fry fundraiser. tire test. "It's Hall of Fame in August, an U.S. Open with Justin Thom- held on Sunday at 5 p.m. at For more information, stepping into unprecedented decision by as and Dustin Johnson, Palmetto Park. contact Ivan Sanders at (803) something that's an enshrinee. which feels like a grouping For more information, 468-7429. somewhat of a Owens was voted into the of Nos. 1-2-3 in the world contact camp directors project." KENSETH hall in February after being ranking. Frankie Ward at (803) 720- From staff and wire reports And one that Kenseth's not sure he's yet helped improve. He was 36th in his return SCOREBOARD with Roush Fenway at Kan- sas last month due to an acci- Norway (WIS 10). Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. TV, RADIO 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: FedEx St. Jude Classic Third Round Cleveland at Detroit, 4:10 p.m. dent. Kenseth took the pole from Memphis, Tenn. (WLTX 19). Seattle at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m. for the All-Star race at Char- TODAY 3 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Austin Houston at Texas, 7:15 p.m. 6:30 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Men’s Super Regional Game 1 from Austin, Texas — N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets, 7:15 p.m. lotte and finished 14th in the Singles Semifinal Matches from Paris (TENNIS). Tennessee Tech vs. Texas (ESPN2). race, then 17th a week later 9 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Shot 3 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Lubbock NATIONAL LEAGUE Clock Masters Second Round from Atzenbrugg, Austria Super Regional Game 1 from Lubbock, Texas — Duke East Division in the Coca-Cola 600. Kenseth (GOLF). vs. Texas Tech (ESPNU). felt the team had improved a 9:55 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Canadian Grand Prix 3 p.m. — LPGA Golf: Shoprite LPGA Classic Second W L Pct GB Practice from Montreal (ESPNU). Round from Galloway, N.J. (GOLF). Washington 35 25 .583 — week ago with a 13th at Po- 11 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Men’s 3:30 p.m. — American Legion Baseball: Beaufort at Atlanta 36 26 .581 — Singles Semifinal Matches from Paris (WIS 10, NBC Sumter (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WWHM-AM Philadelphia 32 28 .533 3 cono and is looking for better SPORTS NETWORK). 1290). New York 27 32 .458 7½ things this weekend at Michi- 11 a.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Chapel 4 p.m. — Horse Racing: Belmont Stakes from Elmont, Miami 22 40 .355 14 Hill Super Regional Game 1 from Chapel Hill, N.C. — N.Y. (WIS 10). gan. Stetson vs. North Carolina (ESPN2). 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Chicago White Sox at Central Division Kenseth had 39 wins in 21 11:30 a.m. — Women’s International Golf: Curtis Cup Day Boston or Cleveland at Detroit (MLB NETWORK). W L Pct GB 1 Foursomes from Scarsdale, N.Y. — United States vs. 5 p.m. — Major League Soccer: New York at Columbus Milwaukee 37 25 .597 — years of racing, most of those Great Britain and Ireland (FOX SPORTS 1). (ESPN). Chicago 35 24 .593 ½ as Roush driver. Their biggest 11:30 a.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup 5 p.m. — Women’s International Golf: Curtis Cup Day 2 St. Louis 33 27 .550 3 Series Practice from Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS 2). Four-Ball Matches from Scarsdale, N.Y. — United States Pittsburgh 31 31 .500 6 moments came in the 2003 11:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Rust- vs. Great Britain and Ireland (FOX SPORTS 1). Cincinnati 22 41 .349 15½ championship season when Oleum Championship Second Round from Mundelein, 5 p.m. — Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Rust-Oleum West Division Ill. (GOLF). Championship Third Round from Mundelein, Ill. (GOLF). W L Pct GB the ultra-consistent Kenseth 1 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Practice from 6:30 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Arizona 32 29 .525 — had a win and 25 top 10s to Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS 2). Fayetteville Super Regional Game 1 from Fayetteville, Colorado 32 30 .516 ½ 1:30 p.m. — LPGA Golf: Shoprite LPGA Classic First Ark. — South Carolina vs. Arkansas (ESPN2, WNKT-FM Los Angeles 31 31 .500 1½ capture the title. Round from Galloway, N.J. (GOLF). 107.5). San Francisco 31 31 .500 1½ After the 2012 season, Kens- 1:55 p.m. — Formula One Racing: Canadian Grand Prix 6:30 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament San Diego 29 35 .453 4½ Practice from Montreal (ESPNU). Fullerton Super Regional Game 2 from Fullerton, Calif. eth jumped to Joe Gibbs Rac- 2 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Fullerton — Washington at Cal State Fullerton (ESPNU). WEDNESDAY’S GAMES ing where he finished second Super Regional Game 1 from Fullerton, Calif. — 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Washington 11, Tampa Bay 2 Washington at Cal State Fullerton (ESPN2). New York Mets (WACH 57). Baltimore 1, N.Y. Mets 0 in the championship chase in 2 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Pittsburgh at Chicago 7 p.m. — College Track and Field: NCAA Outdoor Cleveland 3, Milwaukee 1 2013. He lost his ride at JGR Cubs (MLB NETWORK). Championships Day 2 from Eugene, Ore. — Women’s San Diego 3, Atlanta 1 3 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series Practice from Track Finals, and Women’s High Jump Final, Discus San Francisco 5, Arizona 4, 10 innings after this past season and Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS 1). Final and Triple Jump Final (ESPN). Pittsburgh 11, L.A. Dodgers 9 could not find a fulltime seat 4 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series 7 p.m. — Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champions Colorado 6, Cincinnati 3 Pole Qualifying from Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS 1). Principal Charity Classic Second Round from Des Chicago Cubs 7, Philadelphia 5 for 2018. 4 p.m. — PGA Golf: FedEx St. Jude Classic Second Round Moines, Iowa (GOLF). Miami 11, St. Louis 3 from Memphis, Tenn. (GOLF). 7:30 p.m. — Arena Football: Baltimore at Albany (CBS Instead of fretting about 4 p.m. — IRL Racing: IndyCar Series DXC Technology 600 SPORTS NETWORK). THURSDAY’S GAMES lost opportunities or lobbying Pole Qualifying from Fort Worth, Texas (NBC SPORTS 8:30 p.m. — IRL Racing: IndyCar Series DXC Technology Cincinnati 7, Colorado 5, 13 innings NETWORK). 600 from Fort Worth, Texas (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). L.A. Dodgers 8, Pittsburgh 7 for a spot, Kenseth stayed 4:30 p.m. — International Volleyball: FIVB Nations 9 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Los Angeles St. Louis 4, Miami 1 content and comfortable on League Preliminary-Round Match from Ottawa, Ontario Dodgers (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB-FM Chicago Cubs 4, Philadelphia 3 — United States vs. Germany (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 102.7). the sidelines with his family. 5 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Corvalis 9:30 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament FRIDAY’S GAMES His 25-year-old son Ross Super Regional Game 1 from Corvalis, Ore. — Nashville Super Regional Game 1 from Nashville, Tenn. Pittsburgh (Kuhl 4-3) at Chicago Cubs (Montgomery Minnesota vs. Oregon State (ESPN2). — Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt (ESPN). 1-1), 2:20 p.m. races stock cars, and Matt 5 p.m. — Women’s International Golf: Curtis Cup Day 1 9:30 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Milwaukee (Chacin 4-1) at Philadelphia (Velasquez 4-6), and wife Katie have four Four-Ball Matches from Scarsdale, N.Y. — United States Corvalis Super Regional Game 2 from Corvalis, Ore. — 7:05 p.m. vs. Great Britain and Ireland (FOX SPORTS 1). Minnesota vs. Oregon State (ESPN2). San Francisco (Suarez 2-4) at Washington (Strasburg daughters ranging from 5 p.m. — Horse Racing: New York Stakes and Belmont 9:30 p.m. — College Track and Field: NCAA Outdoor 6-5), 7:05 p.m. 8-year-old Kaylin to five- Gold Cup from Elmont, N.Y. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Championships Day 2 from Eugene, Ore. — Women’s N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 7-2) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 4-0), 5:30 p.m. —- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Track Finals, and Women’s High Jump Final, Discus 7:10 p.m. month old Mallory. Series PPG 400 Pole Qualifying from Fort Worth, Texas Final and Triple Jump Final (ESPNU). San Diego (Lauer 2-3) at Miami (Smith 4-6), 7:10 p.m. But amid the family time, a (FOX SPORTS 2). 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Los St. Louis (Weaver 3-5) at Cincinnati (Harvey 1-4), 7:10 p.m. 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Angeles Dodgers (Joined In Progress (MLB NETWORK). Arizona (Greinke 4-4) at Colorado (Marquez 4-5), 8:40 p.m. call came from his old boss, WDXY-AM 1240). 10 p.m. — Professional Boxing: Leo Santa Cruz vs. Abner Atlanta (McCarthy 5-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Buehler 3-1), Roush. 6:30 p.m. — American Legion Baseball: Hampton at Mares for the WBA Super Featherweight Title and 10:10 p.m. Sumter (WWHM-FM 92.3, WWHM-FM 93.3, WWHM-AM Jermell Charlo vs. Austin Trout, for the WBC Junior Kenseth thought about the 1290). Middleweight Title from Los Angeles (SHOWTIME). SATURDAY’S GAMES offer and, because of his re- 7 p.m. — College Track and Field: NCAA Outdoor 11:30 p.m. — Professional Swimming: TYR Pro Series San Francisco at Washington, 12:05 p.m. Championships Day 2 from Eugene, Ore. — Men’s Track from Santa Clara, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. spect for Roush, decided to re- Finals, Men’s High Jump Final, Discus Final and Triple 1 a.m. — Amateur Diving: FINA World Cup Women’s Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. turn and help improve the Jump Final and Women’s Heptathlon Day 2 (ESPN2). 3-Meter Final from Wuhan, China (NBC SPORTS San Diego at Miami, 4:10 p.m. 7 p.m. — Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champions NETWORK). St. Louis at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. one-time powerhouse No. 6 Principal Charity Classic First Round from Des Moines, Arizona at Colorado, 7:15 p.m. Iowa (GOLF). N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets, 7:15 p.m. ride made famous by Hall of 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Yankees at Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. Famer Mark Martin. Trevor New York Mets or San Francisco at Washington (MLB MLB STANDINGS NETWORK). AMERICAN LEAGUE Bayne was in the No. 6 at the 8 p.m. — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Nashville start of the season. Super Regional Game 1 from Nashville, Tenn. — East Division NBA FINALS Mississippi State vs. Vanderbilt (ESPN2). (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Kenseth said his role is to W L Pct GB Golden State 3, Cleveland 0 8 p.m. — Professional Swimming: TYR Pro Series from help get his car and the No. 17 Santa Clara, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Boston 43 19 .694 — Thursday, May 31: Golden State 124, Cleveland 114, OT 8:30 p.m. — College Track and Field: NCAA Outdoor New York 40 18 .690 1 Sunday, June 3: Golden State 122, Cleveland 103 team of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Championships Day 2 from Eugene, Ore. — Men’s Track Tampa Bay 28 32 .467 14 Wednesday, June 6: Golden State 110, Cleveland 102 Finals, Men’s High Jump Final, Discus Final and Triple Toronto 26 35 .426 16½ Friday, June 8: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. running alongside NASCAR's Jump Final and Women’s Heptathlon Day 2 (ESPN). Baltimore 19 41 .317 23 x-Monday, June 11: Cleveland at Golden State, 9 p.m. best. 9 p.m. — NBA Basketball: NBA Finals Game 4 — Golden Central Division x-Thursday, June 14: Golden State at Cleveland, 9 p.m. State at Cleveland (WOLO 25). x-Sunday, June 17: Cleveland at Golden State, 8 p.m. "There's a lot of great 9 p.m. —- NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck Series W L Pct GB things there and they have a PPG 400 from Fort Worth, Texas (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX- Cleveland 32 28 .533 — FM 92.9). Detroit 29 34 .460 4½ lot of good momentum," Kens- Minnesota 27 32 .458 4½ STANLEY CUP 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Atlanta at Los (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) eth said of the Roush Fenway Kansas City 21 41 .339 12 Angeles Dodgers (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WWFN-FM 100.1, Washington 3, Vegas 1 WPUB-FM 102.7). Chicago 20 40 .333 12 Monday, May 28: Vegas 6, Washington 4 teams. "But we still know West Division Wednesday, May 30: Washington 3, Vegas 2 there's a lot of work to do to SATURDAY Saturday, June 2: Washington 3, Vegas 1 5 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Men’s W L Pct GB Monday, June 4: Washington 6, Vegas 2 get both cars up there con- Doubles Championship Match from Paris (TENNIS). Seattle 38 23 .623 — Thursday, June 7: Washington at Vegas, 8 p.m. tending week in and week 7:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Shot Houston 38 25 .603 1 x-Sunday, June 10: Vegas at Washington, 8 p.m. Clock Masters Third Round from Atzenbrugg, Austria Los Angeles 35 28 .556 4 x-Wednesday, June 13: Washington at Vegas, 8 p.m. out." (GOLF). Oakland 31 31 .500 7½ That's part of the reason 9 a.m. — Professional Tennis: French Open Women’s Texas 27 37 .422 12½ Singles Championship Match from Paris (WIS 10). WEDNESDAY Kenseth and the team came to 9 a.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series TRANSACTIONS Darlington for the tire test. Practice from Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS 1). Washington 11, Tampa Bay 2 THURSDAY 10 a.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series LTi Printing Baltimore 1, N.Y. Mets 0 Kenseth won the Southern 500 BASEBALL 250 Pole Qualifying from Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS Cleveland 3, Milwaukee 1 here in 2013 and has 12 top-10 1). N.Y. Yankees 3, Toronto 0, 13 innings COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended free-agent LHP Fernando Abad 80 games and Chicago Cubs RHP David 10:55 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Canadian Grand Prix Boston 7, Detroit 1 finishes in 24 starts, so he's Practice from Montreal (ESPN2). Texas 8, Oakland 2 Garner (Iowa-PCL) 100 games for violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. 11:30 a.m. — Women’s International Golf: Curtis Cup Day Chicago White Sox 5, Minnesota 2 adept at navigating the track. 2 Foursomes from Scarsdale, N.Y. — United States vs. Houston 7, Seattle 5 American League The extra laps, though, give Great Britain and Ireland (FOX SPORTS 1). L.A. Angels 4, Kansas City 3 BOSTON RED SOX — Optioned LHP Bobby Poyner to Pawtucket (IL). Recalled LHP Jalen Beeks from Noon — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament him an extra chance to bond THURSDAY Pawtucket. Gainesville Super Regional Game 1 from Gainesville, with the No. 6 crew during the Fla. — Auburn vs. Florida (ESPN). Minnesota 7, Chicago White Sox 2 CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned RHP Juan Minaya and LHP Aaron Bummer to Charlotte (IL). Selected the Noon — College Baseball: NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. tire tests. Super Regional Game 2 from Chapel Hill, N.C. — Stetson Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m. contract of LHP Xavier Cedeno from Charlotte. "That's an important thing," vs. North Carolina (ESPN2). Seattle at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. DETROIT TIGERS — Signed RHP Jacob Turner to a minor league contract. Activated RHP Alex Wilson from the Noon — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Series Houston at Texas, 8:05 p.m. he said. Practice from Brooklyn, Mich. (FOX SPORTS 2). Kansas City at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. 10-day DL. Optioned 3B Ronny Rodriguez to Toledo (IL). Reinstated RHP Trevor May from Kenseth has enjoyed his Noon — Major League Baseball: San Francisco at MINNESOTA TWINS — Washington or Milwaukee at Philadelphia (MLB TODAY the 60-day DL and optioned him to Rochester (IL). changed role in NASCAR and NETWORK). Baltimore (Cashner 2-7) at Toronto (Happ 7-3), 7:07 p.m. Transferred C Jason Castro to the 60-day DL. Optioned C Bruce Maxwell to hopes he can improve Roush 12:30 p.m. — Major League Soccer: Atlanta at New York Chicago White Sox (Covey 1-1) at Boston (Sale 5-3), OAKLAND ATHLETICS — City (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 7:10 p.m. Nashville (PCL). Reinstated RHP Paul Blackburn from Fenway's fortunes for this the 60-day DL. Transferred OF Boog Powell to the 60- 1 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series LTi Printing 250 Cleveland (Bauer 4-4) at Detroit (Fulmer 2-5), 7:10 p.m. season and beyond — but not from Brooklyn, Mich. (WACH 57, WEGX-FM 92.9). N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 7-2) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 4-0), day DL. Designated INF Brad Miller for 1 p.m. — PGA Golf: FedEx St. Jude Classic Third Round 7:10 p.m. TAMPA BAY RAYS — necessarily with him in the from Memphis, Tenn. (GOLF). Seattle (Gonzales 6-3) at Tampa Bay (Font 0-2), 7:10 assignment. Signed president of baseball car long-term. The 46-year-old 1:55 p.m. — Formula One Racing: Canadian Grand Prix p.m. TEXAS RANGERS — Pole Qualifying from Montreal (ESPNEWS). Houston (Verlander 7-2) at Texas (Fister 1-6), 8:05 p.m. operations and general manager Jon Daniels to a driver sees this season as a multi-year contract extension. 2 p.m. — WNBA Basketball: Minnesota at Connecticut L.A. Angels (Richards 4-4) at Minnesota (Lynn 4-4), 8:10 week-to-week proposition (NBA TV). p.m. National League Designated 3B Kristopher 2 p.m. — Horse Racing: Metropolitan Miles, Woody Kansas City (Junis 5-5) at Oakland (Montas 2-0), 10:05 p.m. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — without an eye on staking Stephens Stakes and Just A Game Stakes from Elmont, Negron for assignment. N.Y. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). SATURDAY LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Placed LHP Tony Cingrani on himself to a full-time job be- the 10-day DL. Optioned LHP Caleb Ferguson to 2:55 p.m. — International Soccer: France vs. United Baltimore at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. cause of satisfactory perfor- States from Lyon, France (ESPN). L.A. Angels at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m. Oklahoma City (PCL). Recalled RHP Pedro Baez and LHP Edward Paredes from Oklahoma City. 3 p.m. — Track and Field: Oslo Bislett Games from Oslo, Chicago White Sox at Boston, 4:05 p.m. mance. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 | B3

FRENCH OPEN PPO alum Stephens, Halep in French Open women’s final

BY HOWARD FENDRICH tween games, Halep went ing points Thursday until The Associated Press ahead 3-0 with the help of Keys would err. only one winner. Of her first In all, Keys made 41 un- PARIS — When the French 14 points, 13 arrived via errors forced errors, 30 more than Open final was played a year by Muguruza — nine un- Stephens. ago, Sloane Stephens was no- forced, four forced. "It's really tough to get any where near Roland Garros. It was 5-0 by the time Mugu- ball by her, but especially She was in Chicago with ruza eventually claimed a today, she was neutralizing so coach Kamau Murray, work- game. well. And she was hitting so ing her way back from a foot Muguruza's last stand came many deep, heavy balls, that I injury that required surgery at 4-all in the second set, a really felt like I was having to and sidelined her for 11 13-minute game in which she go for a lot," said Keys, who is months. held three break points. But now 0-3 against Stephens. "Indoors on a hard court. she failed to convert any of "There is a lot of times Getting ready for grass. Bare- those, and Halep held there, be- where I feel like she made the ly walking. Playing tennis fore breaking at love to end it. ball by a centimeter," Keys next to a bunch of 5- and While the Romanian some- continued, "and I was missing 6-year-old screaming kids," times has trouble with so it. Just one of those days Murray recalled. "So to be much on the line, Stephens where I think she played in- here from there, I think, is re- has been perfect in title credibly well." warding, because those times matches on the WTA tour, There was a stretch after were not easy." going 6-0. winning the U.S. Open that The times are good now. "I mean, there is no formu- Stephens did not manage to Stephens closed in on her sec- la. I didn't, like, try to do it. do that. ond Grand Slam title by beat- I'm not trying to break a re- Ever. ing pal Madison Keys 6-4, 6-4 cord. It's just how it's hap- She endured an eight-match on Thursday in the first all- pened for me," Stephens said, losing streak after leaving American semifinal at the THE ASSOCIATED PRESS "I think once I get going in a New York, going 0-6 for the French Open since 2002. It Sloane Stephens clenches her fist after defeating Madison Keys 6-4, tournament, I'm pretty consis- rest of 2017 and then 0-2 to also was a rematch of the U.S. 6-4 in their semifinal match in the French Open on Thursday at Ro- tent, which is good. I just try begin 2018, including a first- Open final won by Stephens land Garros in Paris. to keep that going." round loss at the Australian last September. She had never made it past Open. "It's always hard playing Halep, who assured herself Muguruza, a two-time the fourth round on the red "Life came at me fast after someone from your country of retaining the No. 1 ranking major champion, entered the clay of Paris until now. This the U.S. Open," said Stephens, and such a good friend," Ste- with the victory, earned a semifinals having not lost a year, she was two points from whose late father, John, was phens said, "so I was really fourth chance to win her first set in the tournament. She defeat in the third round the 1988 NFL Offensive Rookie pleased to be able to get major title. also was coming off a lopsided against Camila Giorgi of Italy of the Year with the New Eng- through that and play some She twice has lost in the victory in the quarterfinals a before turning that match land Patriots. good tennis." final at Roland Garros — to day earlier, overwhelming around. She regrouped and got The 10th-seeded Stephens' Maria Sharapova in 2014 and Sharapova 6-2, 6-1. Stephens hasn't dropped a headed back in the right di- opponent in Saturday's final to Jelena Ostapenko in 2017 — But it took Muguruza quite set since. rection. At the Miami Open in will be Simona Halep, who and was the runner-up to Car- a while to get going against "When you make it out of March, she won the title, beat- emphatically ended the im- oline Wozniacki at the Austra- Halep, who managed to keep that," Murray said, "you build ing four major champions in a pressive French Open run of lian Open in January. sending ball after ball back a little bit of confidence." row. 2016 champion Garbine Mu- "I lost three times until now over the net. Like Halep, Stephens is an Now she stands between guruza by defeating her 6-1, and no one died," Halep said, Backed by fans who loudly incredibly talented defensive Halep and her first Grand 6-4. "so it will be OK." chanted her first name be- player, and she kept stretch- Slam trophy.

FRENCH OPEN Nadal into 11th French Open semi; del Potro in 1st since ‘09

BY HOWARD FENDRICH Dominic Thiem of Austria against The Associated Press 72nd-ranked Marco Cecchinato of Italy, who never won a Grand Slam PARIS — That Rafael Nadal would match until last week and was cleared reach a record 11th French Open of a match-fixing charge on a techni- semifinal, closing in on his 11th cham- cality in 2016. pionship at Roland Garros, was hardly After del Potro served out his victo- surprising. ry at love to get to his first semifinal at That he trailed by a set and a break the clay-court Grand Slam tourna- before rain delays allowed him to ment since 2009, he sat in his change- change tactics and recover to get over seat, chest heaving. there? Now that, certainly, was unusu- The 6-foot-6 (1.98-meter) Argentine al. wiped away tears during his on-court His opponent Friday will be Juan interview, telling fans who chanted his Martin del Potro, who got choked up nickname, "delPo": "It has been a long after waiting nearly a decade to return time without good feelings on my to the final four in Paris — and deal- body. ... I was close to quit this sport. ing with three wrist operations in the And now I don't have any words to de- interim. scribe this moment. It's so good for Both men advanced by winning me, for my team, for my family." quarterfinals suspended the night be- Now comes what del Potro called fore because of rain. The No. 1-ranked "the challenge that every player wants Nadal quickly announced Thursday to have" — taking on Nadal at Roland that he was not going to be as passive Garros. The 32-year-old Spaniard is as he was in the early going against THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 84-2 for his career at the French Open, 11th-seeded Diego Schwartzman, seiz- Juan Martin Del Potro returns the ball to Marin Cilic during del Potro’s 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-3, winning four consecutive titles from ing 12 of the initial 13 points after they 7-5 victory in the quarterfinals of the French Open on Thursday at Roland Garros in 2005-08, another five consecutive from stepped out under a blue sky and pull- Paris. 2010-14, and No. 10 a year ago. ing away for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory Broaden the scope to all best-of-five- at Court Philippe Chatrier. Across the way at Court Suzanne Otherwise, he stayed steady in a 7-6 set matches on red clay, and his record "Totally different guy yesterday," Lenglen, No. 5 del Potro got distracted (5), 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 win over No. 3 Marin is 109-2. Schwartzman said. "Maybe the day by a spectator right before a key double- Cilic in a matchup between two past And yet, insists Nadal: "I just go on when you can beat Rafa was yester- fault, then marched over toward the U.S. Open champions. court knowing that every match is dif- day." stands to try to figure out who it was. The other men's semifinal is No. 7 ficult, and I can lose and I can win."

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NCAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT NCAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Duke savoring its surprising regional title, 1st trip to supers BY JOEDY MCCREARY trip to Omaha, Nebraska, col- The Associated Press lege baseball's biggest stage. "It's definitely a fun time cel- DURHAM, N.C. — A break- ebrating this, but we still have out year for Duke's baseball a lot more work to do," said program continues this week- freshman Chris Crabtree, se- end as the Blue Devils prepare lected the most outstanding for the first super regional in player of the regional after school history. going 10 for 14 with two home If they can beat Texas Tech runs and nine RBIs. twice in Lubbock, the Blue Dev- "And that's going to be the ils will advance to their first focus for the next few days, and College World Series since 1961. then kind of take the momen- To get this far, Duke had to tum on to the super" regional, win four straight games in its he added. regional tournament — and The Blue Devils would be came from behind in each done had they not come up game. with those big rallies — and "The one thing about this none was bigger than the first. group is," coach Chris Pollard Duke, which lost 6-0 to Troy said, "they've got willpower." in its NCAA opener, trailed It's been a year to remember Campbell 8-1 in the seventh in- for Duke (44-16), which set a ning of an elimination game program record for victories when lightning held things up and finished second in the At- for more than 90 minutes. After lantic Coast Conference Coastal the break, the Blue Devils Division on its way to earning came back to win 16-8 after THE ASSOCIATED PRESS its second NCAA berth in three scoring 11 in the ninth inning. Florida head coach Kevin O’ Sullivan will be trying to take his defending national championship years after snapping a 55-year "These guys kind of reached team back to the College World Series by winning its home super regional against Auburn begin- postseason drought in 2016. a tipping point," Pollard said, ning on Saturday. The biggest name in this adding that he told the team group is outfielder Griffin Co- "I'm more frustrated for you nine, the son of former major than I am with you. We've got a leaguer Jeff Conine who led lot of guys that have a whole Super regional primer: 16 teams the team with 18 home runs lot invested in this program and 52 RBIs and was drafted in and this season. We've got the second round by the Toron- three innings left, maybe some- are vying for 8 spots in CWS to Blue Jays. thing special happens, maybe it Now, after a remarkable doesn't ... (but) we've got to be weekend in Athens, Georgia, able to walk out of here with BY ERIC OLSON they're preparing to face the our heads up. These guys went The Associated Press NCAA DIVISION I BASEBALL SUPER REGIONALS Red Raiders, the No. 9 national back out, we had a couple of All Times EDT Saturday, June 9: Oregon State seed, with the winner of the hits fall in that they were able Best-of-3; x-if necessary vs. Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. OMAHA, Neb. — Super Host school is home team for Game x-Sunday, June 10: Oregon State best-of-three series earning a to capitalize on." regionals are the next stop 1; visiting school is home team for vs. Minnesota, 9 p.m. Game 2; coin flip determines home At Goodwin Field on the NCAA Tournament's team for Game 3 Fullerton, Calif. road to Omaha. The eight At Baum Stadium at George Cole Friday, June 8: Cal State Fullerton Field (35-23) vs. Washington (33-23), 2 best-of-three series starting Fayetteville, Ark. p.m. Friday and Saturday will Saturday, June 9: Arkansas (42- Saturday, June 9: Cal State Ful- USC FROM PAGE B1 18) vs. South Carolina (36-24), lerton vs. Washington, 6:30 p.m. determine the field for the 6:30 p.m. x-Sunday, June 10: Cal State Ful- College World Series. Sunday, June 10: Arkansas vs. lerton vs. Washington, 9 p.m. That's led to a matchup at The biggest change on the South Carolina, 3 p.m. At Alfred A. McKethan Stadium Friday openers: No. 11 na- x-Monday, June 11: Arkansas vs. Gainesville, Fla. Arkansas (42-18) starting Sat- field was moving freshman tional seed Stetson (48-11) at South Carolina, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9: Florida (45-18) urday for a spot in the College right-hander Logan Chapman At Boshamer Stadium vs. Auburn (42-21), Noon No. 6 North Carolina (41-18); Chapel Hill, N.C. Sunday, June 10: Florida vs. Au- World Series . None of that into the series-opening role Mississippi State (35-26) at Friday, June 8: North Carolina (41- burn, Noon would've happened without down the stretch. He had al- 18) vs. Stetson (48-11), 11 a.m. x-Monday, June 11: Florida vs. Vanderbilt (34-25); No. 14 Saturday, June 9: North Carolina Auburn, 8:30 p.m. the Gamecocks stellar turn- lowed five hits or less in three Minnesota (44-13) at No. 3 vs. Stetson, Noon At Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park around after sitting at 20-17 in x-Sunday, June 10: North Carolina Lubbock, Texas of his final five regular-season Oregon State (47-10-1); vs. Stetson, Noon Saturday, June 9: Texas Tech (42- mid-April and losing four of starts. Chapman's emergence At Hawkins Field 17) vs. Duke (44-16), 3 p.m. Washington (33-23) at Cal Nashville, Tenn. Sunday, June 10: Texas Tech vs. their first five Southeastern gave the rest of the staff and State Fullerton (35-23). Friday, June 8: Vanderbilt (34-25) Duke, 6 p.m. Conference series. the bullpen a chance to rest vs. Mississippi State (35-26), 8 x-Monday, June 11: Texas Tech vs. Saturday openers: Au- p.m. Duke, 4 p.m. "We had to circle the wag- and recover. burn (42-21) at No. 1 Florida Saturday, June 9: Vanderbilt vs. At UFCU Disch-Falk Field ons and we did that," said Relievers Ridge Chapman Mississippi State, 9:30 p.m. Austin, Texas (45-18); South Carolina (36- x-Sunday, June 10: Vanderbilt vs. Saturday, June 9: Texas (40-20) Kingston, who joined South and Sawyer Bridges, who 24) at No. 5 Arkansas (42-18); Mississippi State, 6 p.m. vs. Tennessee Tech (52-10), 3 p.m. Carolina from South Florida. missed time with injuries this At Goss Stadium at Coleman Field Sunday, June 10: Texas vs. Ten- Duke (44-16) at No. 9 Texas Corvallis, Ore. nessee Tech, 3 p.m. "It was just one thing after an- season, were back healthy and Tech (42-17); Tennessee Friday, June 8: Oregon State (47- x-Monday, June 11: Texas vs. Ten- other starting to build that throwing strong for NCAA 10-1) vs. Minnesota (44-13), 5 nessee Tech, 1 p.m. Tech (52-10) at No. 13 Texas p.m. momentum." play, Kingston said. (40-20). South Carolina's finished Kingston will start his top Some things to know: the season on a 16-7 tear. That pitchers in junior Adam Hill April and beat the Game- homers, three doubles and included winning their final and sophomore Cody Morris LET'S DO IT AGAIN cocks last month in the nine RBIs. Others to watch five SEC series starting with against Arkansas. Defending national SEC Tournament; and are Auburn roommates its first three-game sweep of "It's a big start," Morris champion and No. 1 na- Vanderbilt swept three Steven Williams (.615) and LSU since 2006. said. "At the same time, I've tional seed Florida has the games at Mississippi State Edouard Julien (.538), Mis- The Gamecocks, whose got to keep doing what I've nation's longest streak in March. None of the sissippi State's Rowdy Jor- chances of making the SEC been doing and pitching the with five consecutive ap- teams paired in the other dan (.455, three doubles) Tournament were dicey two way I am." pearances in super region- five super regionals met and Tanner Allen (three months ago, were seeded sec- For his hitters, Kingston als. The Gators are looking this season. doubles, two homers), ond in the NCAA Tournament went back to them taking to become the first back-to- Texas Tech's Gabe Holt at host East Carolina and batting practice from 90-plus back champion since South MAMMOTH MATCHUP (three doubles), Arkansas' comfortably swept the region- mph batting machines rather Carolina in 2010-11. Game 1 of Auburn-Flori- Heston Kjerstad (.500, five al Monday with an 8-4 win than from someone throwing Mississippi State is in da features the pitching RBIs), Oregon State's over UNC Wilmington for behind a screen. The Game- super regionals for the matchup of No. 1 overall Kevin Abel (0 runs in 8 in- their first trip to the best-of- cocks improved their run third year in a row. Cal draft pick Casey Mize (10- nings) and Cal State Ful- three super regional series production from 4.6 runs a State Fullerton, Oregon 5, 2.95 ERA) of the Tigers lerton's Tanner Bibee (11 since the Gamecocks went 0-2 game the first 15 SEC games State and Vanderbilt are in against No. 18 pick Brady strikeouts in 6⅔ innings). against Oklahoma State at to 6.4 runs a game in the the round of 16 for the sec- Singer (11-1, 2.27). The two home in 2016. final 15. ond straight year. Florida, squared off April 26 in GOING DEEP Fullerton and Oregon State Gainesville, Florida. Both Three of the top four made it to the CWS in 2017. allowed four hits in seven home run-hitting teams are innings, with Mize strik- still alive. Offensive jugger- Not sure why WELCOME IN ing out 10 and Singer naut Tennessee Tech leads First-time participants eight. Singer got the win, the way with 134 homers, the are Duke, Minnesota, Stet- 3-1. most since Elon hit 138 in BUSINESS IS SLOW? son and Washington. Au- 2009. Florida is third, with burn is in for the first time DUKE BULLPEN SHINES 91, after hitting 70 last sea- since 1999. Duke will be hoping to son. Arkansas is fourth, with get more out of its starting 90, after hitting 83 last sea- LOTS OF SCORING pitchers against Texas son and 49 in 2016. Teams averaged 6.29 Tech. Three of the four runs per game and batted starters turned in their STREAK VS. STREAK .281 in regionals, the high- shortest outings of the sea- Stetson, led by ace and est figures since the son in the Athens Regional. No. 14 overall draft pick switch to the toned-down The bullpen was outstand- Logan Gilbert, carries a na- BBCOR bats in 2011. In 40 ing, though, with a 1.55 tion's-best 18-game win of the 100 games, one or ERA over 29 innings cover- streak into its matchup both teams scored 10 or ing five games. Relievers with North Carolina. The more runs. Last year, that combined to strike out 31 Tar Heels have won 16 in a was the case in 25 of 104 and walk two. Closer Jack row in Chapel Hill, the sec- games. Labosky allowed one hit in ond-longest active home is not just a saying six shutout innings. The win streak (Stetson has SEC MINI TOURNAMENT longest start was by Mitch won 17 in a row at home). The Southeastern Confer- Stallings, who went seven The Hatters and Tar Heels in business. ence sent a record-tying six innings in the regional- are meeting for the first Advertise today and let your business be in sight teams to super regionals clinching win over Georgia time since 1985. for the second year in a row two days after going 4⅓ in and in the minds of your customers. and third time since 2004. a win over Campbell. LET THERE BE A 3 All of them are matched up A No. 3 regional seed — against each other this FANTASTIC FRESHMEN Washington or Cal State time. Florida won two of Duke designated hitter Fullerton — is assured of three against Auburn at Chris Crabtree is among advancing to the CWS for Street • Sumter, SC home in April; Arkansas freshman impact players. the third time in four years. 7,IBERTY won two of three against Crabtree is batting a tour- Texas A&M made it last 803.774.1200 South Carolina at home in nament-best .714 with two year and Virginia in 2015. www.theitem.com THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 | B5

NBA FINALS Dynasty’s doorstep: Golden State takes 3-0 lead

BY TOM WITHERS Durant, who tilted this rivalry to- The Associated Press ward the West Coast when he signed with the Warriors as a free agent be- CLEVELAND — Kevin Durant fore last season, was brilliant from stood calmly near midcourt — and a the start. He helped offset a rough very familiar spot — as teammates night for Curry, who made a finals- Stephen Curry and Draymond Green record nine 3-pointers in Game 2, but screamed at him in celebration. was just 1 of 10 from behind the arc Another momentous shot for Durant. and didn't score his second field goal And soon, probably another NBA until there were under three minutes championship. left. Durant scored a career playoff-high Curry's scoop shot put the Warriors 43 points, draining a long 3-pointer in up 98-97 and defensive specialist the final minute to cap his magnifi- Andre Iguodala, who didn't play in cent performance, and the Warriors Games 1 or 2 because of a knee injury, beat LeBron James and the Cleveland came up with a steal under the basket. Cavaliers 110-102 in Game 3 of the Curry finally buried a 3 and after NBA Finals on Wednesday night to James matched him with a long shot, move within a victory of a sweep, Iguodala drove the lane for a thunder- their second straight title and third ing dunk. championship in four years. Moments later, Durant delivered The Warriors are on dynasty's doorstep. his dagger to silence Cleveland's Afterward, the defending champs THE ASSOCIATED PRESS crowd. could be heard loudly celebrating in- Cleveland’s LeBron James shoots against Golden State’s Draymond Green during the "No, that wasn't the same shot," side their locker room, perhaps a first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday in Cleveland. The Warriors won James said when asked to compare warmup for a bigger party to come. 110-102 to take a 3-0 lead in the series. Game 4 is tonight. Durant's 3 to last year's. "The one he The Cavaliers, meanwhile, are in a made tonight was about four or five hole that might as well be 6 feet deep. out a better game plan." of teams to win three championships feet behind the one he made last year. Teams that have fallen behind 3-0 in Durant said the similarity with last in four years. He's an assassin. That was one of the playoffs are 0-131. year's shot — a moment that helped Kevin Love added 20 points for the those assassin plays right there." It might be time for the guys from define his first championship — didn't Cavs, who have fallen into a hole in Durant scored 24 in the first half, Northern California to order some occur to him. which no team has ever emerged. when the Warriors attempted 13 free champagne from Napa Valley. "No, not at all," he said. "I just took Cleveland came back from a 3-1 deficit throws to zero for the Cavs, a disparity With the Cavs down 103-100, Durant the shot." to stun the Warriors in the 2016 finals, that induced further wrath on the offi- stood defiantly and almost motionless There was nothing James or the but that was when Durant was in cials from Cleveland fans still stinging after dropping his 33-footer — just a Cavs could do but think about what Oklahoma City and James had a dif- from the now infamous reversed call few feet from where he made one in might have been after losing two ferent supporting cast. in Game 1. Game 3 last year — and effectively games that were within their reach. The Warriors won despite a 3-of-16 James arrived at 6 p.m. dressed ended the fourth straight finals match- "Tonight will be tough," said James, shooting performance from Curry, more casually — camouflage pants, up between two teams who have gotten who scored 33 and rolled his right who did come up big down the stretch purple hoodie, "Billionaire Boys Club" to know each other well since 2015. ankle in the first half. "Tomorrow I'll as the Cavs were trying to salvage baseball cap — than on the road After Durant scored, Curry and replay some plays and some moments their season. where he and the Cavs have been Green rushed to his side and the trio and things of that nature. When I Now Cleveland could be down to one wearing suits during the postseason. walked back toward Golden State's wake up Friday morning I'll be locked final game with James, who recorded Everything is more relaxed and bench where the other Warriors were in on the game plan of what needs to his 10th triple-double in the finals. The familiar at home for James and his hugging and high-fiving. be done to help our team win. That's three-time champion can opt out of teammates, who were counting on a As always Durant stayed cool. just who I am." his $35.6 million contract and test free return to their own noisy building, "I don't want to downplay anything, Golden State will now have four agency this summer, and it may be where they play better and shoot but I don't want to act like this is the chances to wrap up its title starting time for the 33-year-old to find a team better, to get them back into the se- end of the road," Durant said. "So just with Game 4 on Friday night. The capable of beating the Warriors. ries. get back to work tomorrow and figure Warriors are trying to join a select list These Cavs can't figure it out. The Warriors had other plans.

NBA FINALS Warriors’ Durant shoots down Cavs with long trey — again

BY TIM REYNOLDS Wednesday night to take a 3-0 riors. He was an elite player The Associated Press lead in the title series for the before he went to Golden second straight season. A year State. He's now about to be a CLEVELAND — This was ago, his shot from a bit closer two-time champion because not exactly the same shot — 26 feet, officially — put the he went to Golden State. And from Kevin Durant. Warriors ahead to stay in it's a reminder to the rest of Game 3 of the NBA Finals what became a five-point win. the NBA that when the free- again, yes. This time, the longer one put agency shopping kiosks open Left wing pull-up, yes. Golden State up by six and on July 1, this is the team to Back in Cleveland, yes. sent fans starting to head to- be chasing. Final minute again, yes. ward the exits. They did not have a super But this one was deeper "Different game, different regular season. They are a than his dagger was a year season, different feel," Durant Superteam, without question. ago — and it cut deeper as shrugged afterward, knowing To win any NBA Finals well. And on a night where full well how similar it was to game, on the road, when LeB- Stephen Curry couldn't shoot the one he hit last season and ron James has a triple-double, and Klay Thompson wasn't knowing what it means right when they trailed most of the much better, Durant put the now. "Just a different vibe night, when the deficit was as THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Golden State Warriors on his around the team." many as 13 early, when Curry Golden State forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Cleveland for- slender shoulders and carried No, it isn't. and Thompson shot a com- ward Jeff Green (32) during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Fi- them to the brink of becom- That team had a champi- bined 7 for 27 ... only a Super- nals on Wednesday in Cleveland. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers ing back-to-back NBA cham- onship vibe. Soon, maybe team can pull that off. 110-102 to take a 3-0 lead in the series. pions for the first time. Friday, maybe not until Mon- "It's almost like playing the Durant's 33-footer was the day, this team will have the Patriots," Cleveland superstar when you're able to either every single possession. You final act in his 43-point night, same. LeBron James said Wednes- force a miscue on them, you can't have miscommunication, and the Warriors beat the This was why the Warriors day night. "You can't have have to be able to capitalize you can't have flaws ... be- Cleveland Cavaliers 110-102 in needed Durant, and this is mistakes. They're not going to and you have to be so in tuned cause they're going to make Game 3 of the finals on why Durant needed the War- beat themselves. You know, so and razor sharp and focused you pay."

NBA FINALS GIFTS for DAD Rocky season for GS, but perfect ending now awaits THIS FATHER’S DAY CLEVELAND (AP) — By coaster we've been on," Curry series, one where the War- Golden State standards, this said Thursday as the Warriors riors led 3-1, changed when season was downright bumpy. prepped for the possible they couldn't finish the job The Warriors won only 58 clincher. "So, definitely a dif- while being presented with se- regular-season games, by far ferent year, just overall, per- rious adversity. their fewest in this four-year sonally with injuries, as a This year, there's been a run of excellence. They went team with dealing with inju- toughness to go along with the 7-10 in their final 17 games of ries, dealing with the kind of finesse. the regular season. Stephen expectations that have been They overcame deficits of Curry, Kevin Durant, Dray- placed on us from the outside 17 and 15 points against Hous- We Buy • Sell • Trade mond Green, Klay Thompson and the noise around us as a ton in the final two games of Cash on and Andre Iguodala all got team." the Western Conference fi- • All Jewelry including • Laptop & PC hurt. They needed to win a They went 67-15 on the way nals, the second of those on the Spot!! Rolex watches Computers Game 7 on the road to reach to the NBA title in 2015, the Rockets' home floor. They For Diamonds, • Video Game • Guitars & Guitar the NBA Finals, and they matched that record on the overcame an 11-point deficit Silver & Gold Consoles and Amps could have easily lost two of way to another title last sea- in Game 1 of the NBA Finals cartridges • Most Electronics the first three games of this son and went 73-9 — the best against Cleveland, and rallied • DVD’s & movies • 6KRWJXQV5LŴH  series. record in league history — in from 13 points down to beat Come check • Most Tools Hand Guns Yet here they are. 2016 only to fall short in the fi- the Cavaliers in Game 3 on out our • Musical instruments • Compound Bows & Golden State is on the cusp nals against Cleveland. That Wednesday. website @ • Flat Screen TV’s Hunting Equipment of another NBA championship, • Sporting Goods holding a 3-0 series lead over reliablepawnshop.com the Cleveland Cavaliers going Building Wealth for Over a Century into Game 4 of the finals. The Warriors could be champions again as early as Friday night, and this crown — after experi- encing plenty of turbulence this season — would most defi- L. Travis McIntosh, AAMS Charles V. Noyes, II Senior Vice President Vice President nitely be one to savor. "Going into this season, I 216 North Main Street, Suite 200, Sumter, SC 29150-4959 don't think anybody could (803) 774-2700 ƒ BBTScottStringfellow.com 33 West Liberty Street, Downtown Sumter have guessed or predicted the BB&T Scott & Stringfellow is a division of BB&T Securities, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. BB&T Securities, LLC, is a wholly owned nonbank subsidiary of BB&T Corporation. Securities and insurance products or annuities sold, offered or recommended are not a deposit, not FDIC insured, not guaranteed by a bank, not insured by any federal ups and downs and the roller government agency and may lose value. 18 N. Brooks Street, Downtown Manning B6 | FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

PRO BASEBALL PRO BASEBALL Heimlich goes undrafted again as teams pass on troubled past

BY DENNIS WASZAK JR. and is regarded as one of State last year in the second The Associated Press college baseball's top play- round of the NCAA Tourna- ers, but his troubled past ment or the College World NEW YORK — Oregon has given big league teams Series. State pitcher Luke Heim- pause. Heimlich recently insisted lich, who as a teenager The 22-year-old left-hand- in stories by Sports Illustrat- pleaded guilty to molesting er was expected to be draft- ed and The New York Times a 6-year-old relative, was not ed in the early rounds last he was actually innocent THE ASSOCIATED PRESS selected in the Major year until The Oregonian and said he pleaded guilty Colorado’s Tony Wolters is hit by a pitch from Cincinnati relief pitcher League Baseball draft for reported last June that because of poor legal advice Amir Garrett in the sixth inning of their game on Thursday in Cincin- the second straight year. Heimlich admitted to the — to avoid the possibility of natti. The Reds won 7-5 in 13 innings. Heimlich is a two-time crime when he was 15. He jail time and prevent further Pac-12 pitcher of the year did not play for Oregon stress for the girl. Winker’s homer in 13th P-15’S AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL SCHEDULES sends Reds over Rockies 7-5 FROM PAGE B1 SUMTER P-15’S MANNING-SANTEE POST 68 Today Hampton, 7 p.m. June 7 Lake City, late PADRES 3 CINCINNATI — Jesse Wink- Jake Jordan would record June 9 Beaufort, 4 p.m. June 12 Orangeburg, 7 p.m. BRAVES 1 June 11 at Orangeburg, 7 p.m. June 14 at Orangeburg, 7 p.m. er hit a two-run homer in the one more out in the third June 12 at Hampton, 7 p.m. June 15 Dalzell, 7 p.m. 13th inning, completing the SAN DIEGO — Matt Strahm before giving way to Jona- June 13 Camden, 7 p.m. June 19 at Camden, 7 p.m. Cincinnati Reds' late rally to a and four other San Diego re- than Baltzeger on the June 14 at Camden, 7 p.m. June 21 Camden, 7 p.m. North/South Tournament in Salis- June 22 Hartsville, 7 p.m. 7-5 victory on Thursday that lievers combined on a four- mound as Sumter pushed bury, N.C. June 27 at Lexington, 7 p.m. averted a sweep by the Colora- hitter and the Padres beat At- its lead to 16-0 with three in June 16 vs. Garner, N.C., 4 p.m. June 28 Lexington, 7 p.m. do Rockies. lanta 3-1 Wednesday to take that frame. Baltzeger was June 16 vs. Rowan County, N.C., July 2 Dalzell, 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. July 3 at Dalzell, 7 p.m. One out away from getting two of three from the Braves. responsible for two of the June 17 vs. Randolph County, N.C., DALZELL-SHAW POST 175 their second series sweep at The Padres turned to their three runs in the Sumter noon June 7 Orangeburg, late Great American Ball Park, the bullpen for the second time in third, walking four and hit- June 18 Dalzell, 7 p.m. June 19 Dalzell, 7 p.m. June 11 West Columbia, 7 p.m. Rockies blew the lead in the 11 games because rookie left- ting two in his 1 2/3 innings Palmetto Invitational at Riley Park June 12 Hartsville, 7 p.m. ninth and wound up losing for hander Joey Lucchesi re- of work. June 20 Kentucky, TBA June 13 at West Columbia, 7 p.m. June 15 at Manning, 7 p.m. the fifth time in seven games. mains on the disabled list. The Taylor Lee pitched the June 21 Ohio, TBA June 22 Chapin/Newberry, 7:30 p.m. June 18 at Sumter, 7 p.m. They've blown leads in all of other time was a 6-1 loss at the final inning for M-S, giving June 23 Troy, Ala., 6:30 p.m. June 19 at Sumter, 7 p.m. the five losses. Los Angeles Dodgers on May up the game's final two runs June 24 Tallahassee, Fla. 1 p.m. June 20 at Hartsville, 7 p.m. June 26 at Hartsville, 7 p.m. 27, also started by Strahm. after issuing a walk to Trent July 2 at Lexington, 7 p.m. DODGERS 8 July 3 Lexington, 7 p.m. June 28 at Camden, 7 p.m. PIRATES 7 AMERICAN LEAGUE Frye and surrendering sin- July 5 at Florence, 7 p.m. June 29 Hartsville, 7 p.m. gles to Hunter and Tray July 6 Florence, 7 p.m. July 2 at Manning, 7 p.m. TWINS 7 July 3 Manning, 7 p.m. PITTSBURGH — Joc Peder- WHITE SOX 2 Yates. In scoring the 17th son went deep twice, Cody Sumter run of the night, Bellinger hit his third home MINNEAPOLIS — Jose Frye was the last of the mander, who came on to played on Wednesday in its run in as many games and the Berrios pitched a six-hitter P-15's starting nine to cross pitch the final two innings. strong response to adversi- Los Angeles Dodgers used for his second complete game home plate. Williamson struck out five, ty. nine pitchers to hold off the this season, and the Minne- "We've got to get better walked one and allowed just "You expect that (type of Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 on sota Twins hit three home pitching, top to bottom from two singles in his three in- response)," Johnson said. Thursday. runs against James Shields start to finish," Coach Jor- nings of work while M-S "We've got a bunch of older Pederson led off the game in a 7-2 victory over the Chi- dan said. "It was not Sandy's managed just a base on guys, and you expect them with a solo blast off Jameson cago White Sox on Thursday. night. Still, we have to do a balls and a single off Com- to have that mentality be- Taillon (3-5) and added a two- Berrios (7-5) retired his first better job of responding in mander, who recorded four cause they're older and run shot in the eighth off Mi- 14 batters before Omar Narva- our half of the first inning. of his six outs on strikeouts. they've been around, so I chael Feliz for his second multi- rez's double. By that time, the Nonetheless, I'll take the Ryan Moore continued to wasn't really surprised with home run game in a week. 23-year-old right-hander al- blame for us not being as hit the ball well for the P-15's, that. I felt like they were CARDINALS 4 ready had a 7-0 lead. He struck prepared as we should have finishing a home run shy of going to come out and play MARLINS 1 out 10 and walked none to win been tonight. Hopefully we'll the cycle with three runs well, but you just never for the fourth time in five execute a little bit better to- scored and two runs batted know how the ball is going ST. LOUIS — Miles Mikolas starts. Berrios has 44 strikeouts morrow night (Thursday) in. Hunter and Jacob Holla- to bounce sometimes. It rebounded from his first loss and four walks in 37⅔ innings when we play Lake City." day also scored three times bounced our way tonight of the season to pitch three- over that span, and he has While Post 68's pitchers apiece, with both reaching on and we played well, so hope- hit ball over seven innings made a career-best five straight struggled throughout on a walk and two singles. fully we can keep it togeth- and lead the St. Louis Cardi- starts of six innings or more. Wednesday, Sumter got a Curtis Johnson said he er. Our goal is to try to start nals over the Miami Marlins strong effort from William- was not surprised by the a streak and see how many 4-1 on Thursday. From wire reports son and Charlton Com- character his team dis- we can win in a row."

Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Pal- at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. dren, Gracie (Henry) Rich- OBITUARIES metto Health Tuomey. Mark Missionary Baptist ardson of Sumter, Brenda Services will be announced Church, Bishopville, with the (Sylvester) Isaac of Rembert LEROY WILDER the state of New York, before by Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- pastor, the Rev. Yancy Martin, and Arthur Burch of New- Our dearly beloved brother, retiring and returning to her neral Home & Crematory, 221 officiating. Interment will fol- ark, New Jersey; four grand- Leroy Wilder, died on Mon- hometown. She worked in this Broad St., Sumter, (803) 775- low at St. Mark Memorial children, Joe (Samantha) day, June 4, 2018. field for a short time for the 9386. Garden. Pouge Jr. of Columbia, Syl- Funeral services will be state of South Carolina, be- Wilson Funeral Home, 403 vester Isaac Jr. of Marietta, held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at fore fully embracing the re- S. Main St., Bishopville, is in Georgia, and Mary Isaac and Taw Caw Mis- tired life. charge of arrangements. Everlena Isaac of Rembert; sionary Baptist She leaves to cherish her JENESTER R. BOLDEN five great-grandchildren; two Church in Sum- memories: a mother, Ellen special friends that stuck by merton, where Coleman; children, Simone BISHOPVILLE — Jenester her side, Sister Maggie Har- Dr. W.T. Johnson Tanaisha, Kerensa Jaylene Reddick Bolden, widow of mon and Jennie White; a host serves as pastor. and Frankie Jr. (Jeannette); John Bolden, entered eternal of nieces, nephews and fami- Viewing will grandchildren, Kayden, Jeny- THELMA B. BRAYBOY rest on June 5, 2018, at her ly friends. WILDER be held from bel and Kash; siblings, Minnie residence, 146 Eddie Watkins The family is receiving rela- noon to 4 p.m. on and Harold (Shirley); sister- BISHOPVILLE — Thelma Road, Bishopville. tives and friends at the home, Saturday at the funeral home. in-law, Lucille Hampton; Brown Brayboy, 98, formerly The family is receiving rela- 24 Carrol Drive, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are brothers-in-law, Jasper King, of Salisbury, Maryland, tives and friends at the resi- Funeral services will be entrusted to Summerton Fu- Henry King Jr. and David passed peacefully on Wednes- dence. held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at neral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke (Kathy) King; and a host of day, June 6, 2018, at McCoy Visitation will be held from Walker Avenue Church of St., Summerton, phone (803) cousins, nieces, nephews and Memorial Nursing Center, 2 until 6 p.m. today at the fu- God, 100 S. Walker Ave., Sum- 485-3755. friends. Bishopville. neral home. ter, with Pastor Bobby G. ROGER DURANT She was preceded in death The family will receive Funeral service will be held Damon, eulogist. by her father, Harold Cole- friends at the home of her at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. The remains will be placed Roger Durant, 62, husband man; her husband, Frankie goddaughter, Lucile Benjamin Zion United Methodist in the church at 10 a.m. for of Alice McKnight Durant, King Sr.; her brother, Sammy Thomas, 135 Deerfield Lane, Church, Bishopville, with the viewing until time of services. departed this life on Wednes- Coleman; and a grandson, Bishopville. pastor, the Rev. Dr. Kay The procession will leave at day, June 6, 2018, at his resi- Marcus Xavier King. Funeral services will be Adams Best, officiating. Inter- 10:30 a.m. from the home. dence. Public viewing will be held held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at ment will follow at Mt. Zion Burial will be at Corbett He was born on Nov. 7, 1955, from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's Square Deal Funeral Home Cemetery. Cemetery, Bishopville. in Washington, D.C., a son of Mortuary. Chapel, 106 McIntosh St., Wilson Funeral Home, 403 Services directed by the the late Essix Durant and Mrs. King will be placed in Bishopville. Interment will S. Main St., Bishopville, is in management and staff of Wil- Dora Rhames. the church at 10 a.m. on Sat- follow at Broad Branch Ceme- charge of arrangements. liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 The family will receive urday for viewing until the tery, Bishopville. EVA MAE BURCH N. Main St., Sumter. friends at the home, 3290 Mt. hour of service. These services have been Online memorial messages Zion Road, Lynchburg, SC Funeral services will be entrusted to Square Deal Fu- Eva Mae Burch was born may be sent to the family at 29080. held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at neral Home, 106 McIntosh St., on June 28, 1942, a daughter [email protected]. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- Bishopville. of the late Virlene Bessie com. Visit us on the web at Main St., Sumter, is in charge ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, MARY LEE A. JACKSON Abraham and Davie Hick- www.WilliamsFuneralHo- of arrangements. with Elder Duane Kyles offici- mon. She entered into eter- meInc.com MARY ELLEN C. KING ating and Elder Terry Din- BISHOPVILLE — Mary Lee nal rest on Monday, June 4, WOODROW WASHINGTON kins, eulogist. Abraham Jackson, 83, widow 2018, after an extended ill- Mary Ellen Coleman King Interment will be held at 1 of Lorene Jackson, entered ness. BISHOPVILLE — Woodrow departed this life on Thurs- p.m. on Monday at Florence eternal rest on Tuesday, June Ms. Burch received her Washington entered eternal day, May 31, 2018, at Spartan- National Cemetery in Flor- 5, 2018, at Palmetto Health Tu- formal education from the rest on June 2, 2018, at Cotton- burg Regional Medical Center. ence. omey. public schools of Lee Coun- wood Villa Assisted Living Fa- She was born on Jan. 25, The family will receive She was born on Dec. 29, ty. At an early age, she start- cility, Bishopville. 1953, in Sumter, the youngest friends at 665 Duffie Drive, 1934, in Lee County, a daugh- ed her Christian journey and The family is receiving rela- of four children to Ellen Cole- Wedgefield. ter of the late Eddie Lee Abra- joined Elizabeth Baptist tives and friends at the home man and the late Harold Cole- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. ham and Blanche Capers Church, where she was a of Isaac Toney, 271 Elliott man. She was educated in the Main St., Sumter, is in charge Hickman. very active member through- Highway, Bishopville. public schools of Sumter of arrangements. The family is receiving rela- out her life, until her health Visitation will be held from County and attended Sumter Online memorials may be tives and friends at the home began to fail. 2 until 6 p.m. on Saturday at Area Technical College. She sent to the family at jobsmor- of her daughter and son-in- She met and married Ar- the funeral home. met and later married [email protected] or visit us on law, Mary Ann and Steven thur Burch. This union was Funeral service will be Frankie King. Their union the web at www.jobsmortuary. Roach, 521 Dogwood Drive, blessed with a loving family held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at was blessed with three chil- net. Bishopville. and extended family. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. dren, whom she loved dearly. LEE J. NESBITT Visitation will be held from Ms. Burch leaves behind an Main St., Bishopville. Inter- Mary worked as a mental 2 until 6 p.m. today at the fu- abundance of fond and loving ment will follow at Boone health and behavior specialist Lee J. Nesbitt, 83, husband neral home. memories that will forever be Memorial Garden, Bishop- for more than 20 years with of Rebecca C. Nesbitt, died on Funeral service will be held cherished by her three chil- ville. 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The White House launched an anti- opioid advertising campaign targeting policy young people Thursday. The Trump administration declared the epidemic a public health emergency in October. Actors in the new public education jobs go campaign re-enact the actual stories of young adults when they were in the throes of opioid addiction. Cardboard It was created by the Truth Initia- tive, which helped bring down ciga- vacant rette smoking among young people over the past 20 years with its ads. overruns Trump issued Texas school district where 10 order but hasn’t were fatally shot adds police landfills The Texas school district where filled posts to fix eight students and two teachers were Online shopping has fatally shot last month has increased U.S. infrastructure the number of police officers and boosted use of boxes guards on campuses. as recycling declines John Fritze The Santa Fe Independent School USA TODAY District said the increased security Elizabeth Weise presence began Wednesday at the dis- USA TODAY WASHINGTON – Nearly 10 months trict southeast of Houston. after signing an executive order to SAN FRANCISCO – Walk down speed environmental reviews of infra- Yellowstone head says Trump the street on garbage day in many structure projects, the Trump admini- administration forcing him out towns, and evidence of our love af- stration has failed to name key federal fair with online shopping is plain to officials charged with implementing Yellowstone National Park’s super- see. Recycling bins overflow with the policy. intendent says he’s being forced out boxes from Amazon, eBay, Walmart President Trump frequently criti- after disagreements with the Trump and others. cizes the time it takes to review high- administration over how many bison All those folded and flattened way, bridge and other projects, and his the park can sustain. corrugated cardboard boxes are a administration is working to cut the Superintendent Dan Wenk last testament to Americans’ diligent re- average review to two years. But critics week announced he intended to retire cycling efforts — to a degree. say it is the White House itself that has March 30, 2019. He said Thursday that A USA TODAY analysis of several been slow to appoint some of the care- he’s been informed a new superinten- industry studies on cardboard use takers of his effort. dent will be in place in August. and recycling paints a different sto- Wenk said he wasn’t given a reason, ry. Americans are sending more cor- and the only dispute he’s had with rugated cardboard to the landfill Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke was over than to recycling plants compared President Trump frequently bison. Ranchers in neighboring Mon- with past years. tana, where Zinke served as a con- Online sales have surged in the criticizes the time it takes gressman, have long sought reduc- past five years, and cardboard use to review highway, bridge tions in bison. Wenk says the current jumped 8% in the same period, ac- population is sustainable. cording to the American Forest & Pa- and other projects. per Association. Yet cardboard recy- Sweden truck attacker convicted cling has dropped. of murder, receives life term Last year, 300,000 fewer Trump made fixing the nation’s tons of corrugated paper crumbling infrastructure a central An Uzbek man who drove a stolen were recycled in the USA theme of his campaign and has de- beer truck into a crowd in Stockholm than in the year before, scribed lengthy environmental as- last year, killing five people and even as domestic con- sessments of infrastructure projects wounding 14 others, was convicted sumption increased 3.5%, as standing in the way. One study Thursday of terror-related murder and found that the typical project takes given a life sentence. Seesee C CARDBOARD,ARDBOARD, Page Page C2 2B six years to clear federal regulatory Rakmat Akilov had said he wanted hurdles. to punish Sweden for joining a coali- USA TODAY NETWORK ILLUSTRATION; Despite the president’s interest in tion against the Islamic State militant PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES the issue, he has not selected a chair of group. the Council on Environmental Quality, a White House office that plays a major Weather, danger halt search for Cardboard recycling down as online sales rise role overseeing environmental re- survivors at Guatemala volcano Cardboard recovery rate: E-commerce rate: views. He has not named the head of a permitting council charged with mon- Rescuers suspended search-and- (as a percentage of total U.S. retail sales) itoring those assessments. 92.9% recovery efforts Thursday at villages 100% 88.8% 10% 8.9% Several top positions at the Depart- devastated by the eruption of Guate- ment of Transportation, including the mala’s Volcano of Fire, leaving people 80% 65.7% head of the Federal Aviation Admini- with missing loved ones distraught. stration and the Federal Highway Conred, the national disaster agen- 60% Administration, are filled with acting cy, said weather conditions and still- 5% administrators. hot volcanic material were making it 40% “One of the key things the White dangerous for rescuers. House isn’t doing is using the permit- Prosecutors also ordered an investi- 20% 0.6% ting council to knock heads together,” gation into whether emergency proto- said Scott Slesinger, legislative direc- cols were followed properly, as many 0 0 tor at the National Resources Defense residents were caught with little or no 1999 2008 2017 1999 2008 2017 Council. “You need to put the money time to evacuate. SOURCE U.S. Census, American Forest & Paper Association From staff and wire reports KARL GELLES/USA TODAY Seesee INFRASTRUCTURE, INFRASTRUCTURE, Page Page C2 2B

USA SNAPSHOTS© ‘Clear-sky’ flooding worsens in U.S. as sea levels rise

Doyle Rice floods from May 2017 to April 2018, the coasts. It examined only coastal flood- USA TODAY report said. ing, not inundation brought on by sud- William Sweet, an oceanographer den, heavy rain or overflowing rivers. High-tide flooding is happening with the National Oceanic and Atmos- “As they examine their risk, commu- across the USA at twice the rate it was pheric Administration and co-author of nities can use this information to help just 30 years ago, according to a report the report, said Wednesday that “what better mitigate and prepare for high tide released this week. used to be uncommon is now becoming flooding from long-term sea-level rise,” 78% And this flooding is caused by rising fairly common.” according to NOAA. of Americans would prefer seas, not necessarily by a storm. As Ben Horton, a Rutgers University re- These floods are seldom life-threat- someone else take responsibility ocean levels rise because of global searcher who was not involved in the ening. They’re mostly caused by cli- to have a loved one see a doctor warming, flooding can now occur with study, called it “a warning, a shot across mate-related sea-level rise, NOAA said. about Alzheimer’s disease. high tides in many locations. the bow. Across the whole of the U.S. The effects of rising sea levels along The situation also is called “sunny- coastline, we are in dire need of action.” most of the continental U.S. coastline day,” “clear-sky” or “nuisance” flood- are expected to become more severe in SOURCE Alzheimer’s Association The report found tidal flooding was at survey of 1,000 adults ing, and 27 locations across the nation record levels last year along parts of the the coming decades, NOAA said. MIKE B. SMITH, KARL GELLES/USA TODAY set or tied records for most days with southeast Atlantic and eastern Gulf Contributing: Associated Press C2 | FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 · THE SUMTER ITEM

about 15 days. certain projects for faster review and back from Washington about his re- Infrastructure “The president enables us to deliver charges it with helping agencies meet quest and declined further comment. results and is willing to accept out-of- the two-year goal. Ali Bay, a spokeswoman for California continuedContinued from from Page Page C1 1B the-box thinking,” Bernhardt said. The position does not require Senate Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, referred Critics say the administration has approval. questions to the Trump administration. and the people on the ground to get not produced a list of projects consid- Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and One project listed by a governor that these things done.” ered “high priority” and say developers Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., sent a letter to has received attention from the admini- Administration officials said that are waiting for more detailed guidance the White House last year expressing stration is a roughly $1 billion effort to work is underway and that progress is on how the sped-up process will work. concern about the delay. They wrote connect the Mississippi River to wet- being made. A dozen departments and Many point to a lack of permanent that “a lack of clear leadership from the lands in the Barataria Basin of Louisi- agencies signed an agreement in April officials. top” hampered progress on improving ana. The timeline for that project was committing to the two-year goal and a Trump named Kathleen Hartnett timelines. shortened in April by nearly two years. system in which one agency will make White to head the Council on Environ- Signaling the importance of the is- Analysts were skeptical of how wide- decisions about each project. mental Quality last fall but withdrew sue, Trump signed an initial executive spread success has been. David Bernhardt, deputy secretary at her name in February after she failed to order four days after his inauguration “To date, there has been very little the Department of Interior, said he is gain traction in the Senate. The office setting out broad goals for speeding impact, if any at all, on permitting time- aware of at least five projects Interior of- oversees implementation of the Nation- reviews. lines and overall environmental review ficials are considering under an expedit- al Environmental Policy Act, the Nixon- The administration sought input times for infrastructure projects,” said ed review, including solar and wind en- era law that requires environmental as- from governors about projects that Christy Goldfuss, former managing di- ergy developments. He declined to sessments of major projects. The White should be expedited. Six governors re- rector of the Council on Environmental name them specifically. House didn’t name a replacement. sponded with several projects each, but Quality in the Obama administration, Bernhardt said the department, The president has not named an ex- administration officials could not say who is with the left-leaning Center for which reviews projects planned for fed- ecutive director at the Federal Permit- whether any but one were put in a queue American Progress. “The Trump ad- eral lands, took steps to reduce the ting Improvement Steering Council, an for expedited review. ministration has tried to govern through length of reviews, such as cutting the entity created by a 2015 law aimed at Ciara Matthews, a spokeswoman for press releases and announcements but number of days to approve required speeding approvals. Trump’s executive Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, has done very little to exercise their ex- public notices from three months to order allows the council to designate said the governor’s office had not heard isting authority.”

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Wednesday morning, 72 shackled defendants shuffled into the courtroom, filling nearly all six rows of wooden pews. Handcuffs were removed during the hearing, but their ankles remained shackled together. They had all been charged with a fed- eral misdemeanor for crossing into the USA without papers. Thirteen of them had been separated from their children, some as young as 6 years old. A hearing of similar size was scheduled for later in “We believe every person that enters None of them had criminal records, and the afternoon. the country illegally like that should be one had been deported. Before the policy was enacted in May, prosecuted,” Sessions told conservative “This is essentially an Aleman-Bendiks said she had asked the court saw 20 to 30 immigrants a day radio host Hugh Hewitt on Tuesday. the ORR for lists of the children to help charged with crimes, said Azalea Ale- “And you can’t be giving immunity to unaccompanied-minor reunite the families but hadn’t received man-Bendiks, an assistant federal pub- people who bring children with them crisis manufactured by a reply. lic defender with the court. Today, that recklessly and improperly and illegally.” The defendants were given a phone number hovers around 150. Critics said the policy has created a the president of the number to call to inquire about their “The numbers are just staggering,” self-inflicted crisis, similar to one in children, but they didn’t have access to she said in an interview with USA TO- 2014, when more than 70,000 unac- United States.” phones in their holding facilities, she DAY. “I don’t know how much longer companied minors flooded over the bor- U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas said. She feared some of the parents we’re going to be able to keep up with der with Mexico, overrunning holding would get deported without their sons this flow.” facilities and courtrooms. or daughters and asked the court for Last month, the Trump administra- U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, ures on how many children are held help. tion began stepping up criminal prose- spent the past week along the border, alone and how often they’re reunited “This is a tragedy that is happening cutions of people crossing the border il- meeting with church officials and immi- with their parents. right before this court,” Aleman-Ben- legally, charging nearly everyone who grant advocates. The Department of Health and Hu- diks said. crosses over without proper documen- He said he requested information man Services, which is responsible for Magistrate Judge Peter Ormsby said tation with a federal misdemeanor. By from the Department of Homeland Se- the minors, did not reply to several in- he sympathized with the families, but doing so, under law, children entering curity, which oversees immigration terview requests. his court didn’t have jurisdiction to or- the USA alongside adults fall under the agencies, particularly on the status of Since mid-May, Aleman-Bendiks der the agencies to release information. care of the Office of Refugee Resettle- the children. said, more than 430 children have been “I trust and hope you will be reunited ment, or ORR, while those criminal “It’s a mess,” Vela said. “This is es- separated from their parents in the Mc- with your family members,” he told the cases are pursued. sentially an unaccompanied-minor cri- Allen sector. defendants. “But I also hope you under- U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions sis manufactured by the president of At Wednesday’s hearing, she asked stand that the reason you were separat- said the policy is intended to deter peo- the United States.” each of the 13 defendants who had been ed is that you violated the laws of the ple from crossing illegally into the USA. Officials have not released exact fig- separated from their children to stand. United States.” THE SUMTER ITEM · FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 | C3 NEWS Trump floats idea of U.S. invite for Kim

But he says he’s ‘totally prepared’ to walk away

David Jackson USA TODAY

WASHINGTON – President Trump said Thursday that he’s ready for his close-up with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, even though “I don’t think I have to prepare very much” for next week’s session in Singapore — and he might even invite Kim to the White House if things go well. Exuding optimism, Kim Trump said a nuclear- Jong Un weapons agreement with North Korea would re- quire more than one meeting, but strik- ing a deal could lead to a normalization of relations with North Korea, a country that has frequently declared the United States an enemy. “It’s about attitude; it’s about willing- ness to get things done,” Trump said days before he’s scheduled to talk with President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have pledged close cooperation on North Korea. SUSAN WALSH/AP Kim about starting a process toward an agreement. “But I think I’ve been pre- paring for this summit for a long time, as Trump said his hopes for a nuclear elimination of long-range missiles that has the other side.” deal include normalization of relations threaten the United States while ignor- Trump met at the White House on between the United States and North “I don’t think I have to ing shorter-range weapons North Korea Thursday with another major player in Korea, which have been at odds since could use to threaten its neighbors, in- Asia, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo the Korean War of 1950-1953. prepare very much. ... cluding Japan. Abe. “Normalizing relations is something It’s about attitude; it’s “The overriding concern is that Abe said he told the president, “I that I would expect to do, I would hope Trump’s eagerness to call the June 12th would like to take this opportunity to to do, when everything’s complete,” about willingness to get meeting a historical success will result make sure that we two have the utmost Trump said in the White House Rose in a bad deal,” said Mireya Solis, a senior policy coordination as to our approach Garden. things done.” fellow and Japan specialist with the to the planned summit meeting.” Trump said part of his summit meet- President Trump Brookings Institution. During a joint news conference, ing with Kim could be a pledge to work After Trump pledged to work with Trump and Abe pledged to work togeth- with North and South Korea on a treaty other Asian countries throughout talks er on North Korea after the Singapore that would formally end the Korean War, prepared to end negotiations before with North Korea, Secretary of State summit. which remains in a state of cease-fire. they start in earnest, noting that he can- Mike Pompeo said he would visit Japan, Trump played down the prospects of Asked whether he’d invite Kim to the celed the Singapore meeting before put- as well as South Korea and China, after the summit by saying it would take White House or to his Mar-a-Lago es- ting it back on the schedule. the Singapore summit. many meetings to strike a meaningful tate in Palm Beach, Fla., Trump said, “All I can say is I’m totally prepared to Trump said he would demand nuclear agreement with North Korea — “Maybe we’ll start with the White walk away,” he said. “I did it once before. complete denuclearization before he but he also exuded confidence about the House. What do you think?” You have to be able to walk away.” considered easing sanctions on Kim’s long-term prospects of cooperation But only if things go well in Singa- Some Japanese are concerned that economy. “They have to denuke,” with Kim’s government. pore, Trump said. If not, he said, he is Trump will focus an agreement on the Trump said.

Suicide claims more Curiosity rover finds ‘building lives than cars, opioids blocks’ of life on Mars surface

Doyle Rice ed complex organic molecules that look Study points to alarming USA TODAY strikingly similar to the goopy fossilized building blocks of oil and gas on Earth. trend in U.S. since 1999 The “building blocks” for life have The rover also discovered traces of been discovered in 3 billion-year-old methane in the Martian atmosphere, as Liz Szabo organic matter on Mars, NASA scien- reported in a second paper in Science. Kaiser Health News tists announced Thursday. This is significant because most me- Researchers cannot yet say whether thane on Earth comes from biological Fashion designer Kate Spade’s death their discovery stems from life or a sources. this week reminded Americans of the more mundane geological process. “The detection of organic molecules enormous toll of suicide, a growing However, “we’re in a really good posi- and methane on Mars has far-ranging im- problem that claims nearly 45,000 lives tion to move forward looking for signs plications in light of potential past life on a year. Kate Spade’s husband, Andy, says she of life,” said Jennifer Eigenbrode, a Mars,” Inge Loes ten Kate, a Utrecht Uni- Suicide rates in the USA have risen suffered from depression and NASA biogeochemist and lead author versity scientist, said in an accompanying nearly 30% since 1999, according to a re- anxiety. ANDREW GOMBERT/EPA-EFE of a study published Thursday in the article in Science. port released Thursday from the Cen- peer-reviewed journal Science. “Curiosity has shown that Gale Crater ters for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings also were remarkable was habitable around 3.5 billion years Suicides increased in men and women, major depression die of suicide. About in that they showed that organic ma- ago, with conditions comparable to those in all ethnic groups, and in urban and 15% of people with bipolar disorder die terial can be preserved for billions of on the early Earth, where life evolved rural areas. Suicide and “self-harm,” a from suicide. years on the harsh Martian surface. around that time. category that includes attempted sui- Mental illness generally first ap- The material was discovered by the “The question of whether life might cides, cost the nation $70 billion a year pears when people are in their teens or Mars Curiosity rover, which has been have originated or existed on Mars is a in medical care and lost work time, the 20s. Sometimes friends and families collecting data on the Red Planet since lot more opportune now that we know CDC says. of people with a milder form of bipolar August 2012. The organic molecules that organic molecules were present on Nearly half of people who died by sui- disorder — one that does not induce were found in Gale Crater — believed its surface at that time,” Kate said. cide had a known mental health condi- psychotic behavior — can mistake to have once contained a shallow lake NASA’s Thomas Zurbuchen said that tion, according to the CDC. Spade’s sis- their condition for depression, Payne the size of Florida’s Lake Okeechobee. “with these new findings, Mars is telling ter, Reta Saffo, said she believes the de- said. People who experience milder For the past six years, the Curiosity us to stay the course and keep searching signer suffered from bipolar disorder, manic episodes— called hypomania — “has sifted samples of soil and ground- for evidence of life.” also known as manic depression. The can seem energetic and productive, up rock for signs of organic molecules The nuclear-battery-powered Curi- designer’s husband, Andy, said in a rather than deranged. — the complex carbon chains that on osity rover, a $2.5 billion mobile chem- statement that she “suffered from de- It’s common for people with mental Earth form the building blocks of life,” istry lab, launched in 2011. pression and anxiety for many years” illness to suffer from multiple condi- according to Science. “Past detections It’s about the size of a car, has a sev- and “was actively seeking help” before tions, such as bipolar disorder and have been so faint that they could be en-foot-long arm, and carries 10 science she died Tuesday. panic disorder, Lieberman said. Some just contamination.” instruments, 17 cameras and a laser to The country needs to take suicide people with mental illness suffer from Now, samples taken from two drill “vaporize” rocks. and mental illness more seriously, said substance abuse, as well, sometimes sites on an ancient lake bed have yield- Contributing: Associated Press Jeffrey Lieberman, a professor of psy- “self-medicating” to ease their moods. chiatry at Columbia University. He said Although drugs such as lithium can NASA’s depression and bipolar disorder can be effectively treat bipolar disorder, some Curiosity treated successfully. people with the condition are reluctant rover has “Suicide is not an acceptable out- to use the medication because they made an come for depression,” Lieberman said. feel it dulls their creativity, Payne said. important Although more Americans die from Although mental illness can be life- discovery suicides than car accidents or opioids, threatening, many people with de- exploring the stigma of mental illness prevents pression or bipolar disorder lead suc- Gale suicide from getting much attention, cessful lives. Actresses Carrie Fisher Crater on apart from fleeting news coverage when and Margot Kidder spoke openly about Mars. It is celebrities, such as comedian Robin coping with bipolar disorder. Pop stars shown Williams, take their own lives, Lieber- Mariah Carey and Demi Lovato also here in man said. have acknowledged having bipolar 2011 in a People suffering from serious mental disorder. composite illness are at high risk of suicide, said Kaiser Health News is an editorially self- Jennifer Payne, director of the Women’s independent program of the Kaiser portrait. Mood Disorders Center at Johns Hop- Family Foundation that is not affiliat- NASA VIA AP kins Hospital. About 10% of people with ed with Kaiser Permanente. C4 | FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 TELEVISION THE SUMTER ITEM

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We’ve • Young people with terminal illnesses also seen an abundance of “true crime” persevere and inspire on the season fi- docuseries, from HBO’s prestigious nale of “My Last Days” (8 p.m., CW, TV- “The Jinx” to ID’s nonstop re-enact- PG). ments of murder and mayhem. • Eddie arrests an old acquaintance For the uninitiated, “The Staircase” on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). focuses on the 2001 death of Kathleen, • Ethan Hawke, Toni Collette, Aidan the second wife of novelist Michael Pe- Turner, Jo Brand and Liam Payne ap- terson. He claimed she fell down the pear on “The Graham Norton Show” (11 stairs. The police never accepted that p.m., BBC America, TV-14). explanation for a second, placing him under suspicion of murder from the time they first arrived. CULT CHOICE This acclaimed dissection of the Pe- A grim tale of murder evidence, the terson case has aired in several incarna- 1949 thriller “Obsession” (midnight, tions. Produced for French television by TCM) was directed in London by black- director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, it first WHATSUP / NETFLIX listed Hollywood director Edward Dmy- appeared in the United States in 2004 as Michael Peterson, left, and director Jean-Xavier de Lestrade are shown in a scene from tryk, who was living in exile. a two-hour “Primetime” special, hosted the Netflix documentary “The Staircase,” which is now streaming. by ABC News’ Cynthia McFadden. The eight-part miniseries aired on France’s SERIES NOTES Canal Plus later that year and on the text. Nobody is trying to make a point than, a popular British comedian, as he Jewel appears on “Undercover Boss: Ce- BBC and Sundance in 2005. about race, class or gender, so the focus uproots his wife, children and Sri Lank- lebrity Edition” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * Many see “The Staircase” as the remains on the evidence or its absence. an mother and moves to Los Angeles. 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BY KEVIN McDONOUGH er,” “Ally McBeal,” “Grey’s prosthetics for pets and larger Sara Bareilles and Josh Gro- Anatomy,” “How I Met Your animals. He’s seen traveling ban host the 72nd Annual Tony Mother,” “Scrubs,” “The Pow- the world, helping a quadriple- Awards (8 p.m. Sunday, CBS), erpuff Girls” and “Psych” gic dog in Arizona and then celebrating the best of Broad- have all presented musical epi- jetting to Botswana, where he way over the past year. Both sodes, often as cheeky send- fits a large animal named have been nominated for re- ups. Those efforts parallel the Jabu with the world’s first ele- cent Tonys, Bareilles for the rise of musicals like “The Pro- phant orthotic leg brace. score to “Waitress” and Gro- ducers” from Mel Brooks and • “Claws” (9 p.m. Sunday, ban for his performance in “The Book of Mormon” from TNT, TV-MA) enters its second “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Trey Parker and Matt Stone, season in a beauty salon knee- Comet of 1812.” both hit Broadway shows from deep in criminal intrigue. Never a big ratings winner, non-Broadway talent, affec- Filled with larger-than-life the Tony Awards are very spe- tionate parodies of musical characters, this is a classic cial for theater fans. But how theater tradition. case of cluttering up a poten- much does Broadway matter Arguably, television’s great- tially likable series with layers to the rest of us? To popular est contribution to contempo- of mob intrigue and violence. culture? How many songs rary Broadway can be It’s hardly alone. “Barry” from Broadway musicals have summed up in two words and did a great comedic job of RICHARD FOREMAN JR. / AMC topped the charts over the past an ampersand. Bit parts and sending up the pretenses of an From left, Colman Domingo stars as Victor Strand, Alycia Debnam- half-century? How many times cameos on the New York- actors’ studio. Why did its cen- Carey as Alicia Clark, Kim Dickens as Madison Clark and Danay Garcia did “American Idol” judge based “Law & Order” fran- tral character need to be a as Luciana in the “No One’s Gone” season four mid-season finale of Simon Cowell use the word chise have kept hundreds, if mob hitman, a psychopathic “Fear the Walking Dead,” airing at 9 p.m. Sunday on AMC. “cabaret” as a pejorative? not thousands, of actors em- killer? “Succession” (10 p.m. A recent appreciation of the ployed between shows. Sunday, HBO, TV-MA) con- • If necessary, the Washing- in the 1958 romantic comedy 75th anniversary of “Oklaho- • A&E continues to revive its cerns an ailing patriarch and ton Capitals host the Vegas “Bell, Book & Candle” (8 p.m. ma!” by Todd S. Purdum in “Biography” franchise with his insecure brood eager for Golden Knights in Game 6 of Saturday, TCM). The New York Times called the “GOTTI: Godfather & Son” (10 his attention and blessing. In the NHL Stanley Cup Final (8 musical the “Hamilton” of its p.m. Saturday and 9 p.m. Sun- short, the stuff of great p.m., NBC). time. I’m not sure the compar- day, TV-14), a four-hour two- drama. Why does HBO think • The series conclusion of SATURDAY SERIES ison is apt. He cites an anec- night profile of several genera- we’ll only watch if it concerns “Carriers at War” (8 p.m., Smith- A very expensive Dutch dote by war correspondent tions of the notorious head- billionaires? sonian) showcases the new treat on “Ransom” (8 p.m., CBS, John Hersey of American line-grabbing Gambino crime USS Ford, noted for its tech- TV-14) * Bryan’s cousin be- combat soldiers in Sicily in family. It puts special focus on nology and infamous price comes a target on “Taken” (8 1943 breaking into “Oh, What the relationship between con- SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS tag. p.m., NBC, TV-14). a Beautiful Mornin’” in their victed gangster John Gotti and • On back-to-back episodes • Emma discovers the bar’s foxholes. Are today’s soldiers his son and namesake and fea- of “The Crossing” (ABC, TV- real worth on the season finale deployed around the globe tures conversations between PG), a plan for escape (8 p.m.), of “Vida” (8:30 p.m., Starz, TV- SUNDAY SERIES humming tunes from “Hamil- John Jr. and his dying father unlikely allies (9 p.m.). The MA). The Kardashians play “Ce- ton” or “Dear Evan Hansen” at a federal prison medical fa- second is the series finale. • “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Un- lebrity Family Feud” (8 p.m., in their barracks? cility in Springfield, Missouri. • A daughter uses an unsus- known” (9 p.m., CNN) visits ABC, TV-PG) * A future Lisa It’s rather telling that the Touted as “unprecedented,” pecting friend to get back at Berlin. recalls forgettable birthdays kinds of musicals that have this is the latest in Gotti-cen- her stepfather in the 2018 • Madison takes a stand on on “The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox, been adapted for live TV tric programming from the thriller “A Daughter’s Revenge” “Fear the Walking Dead” (9 p.m., r, TV-PG) * On two helpings of events over the past several channel once known as the (8 p.m., Lifetime). AMC, TV-MA). “Ghosted” (Fox, TV-PG), bug- years tend to be old standards “Arts & Entertainment Net- • A sober Patrick comes to • Bianca is refused service at ging out (8:30 p.m.), cold water like “Grease” and “The Sound work.” In 2004, A&E aired the terms with his late mother on a gay bar serving only “real” from the top (9:30 p.m.) * Com- of Music.” Next year, NBC will reality series “Growing Up the finale of “Patrick Melrose” men on “Pose” (10 p.m., FX, TV- ics face off on “The $100,000 present a live version of Gotti,” featuring the mobster’s (9 p.m., Showtime, TV-MA). MA). Pyramid” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-14) * “Hair,” a musical that debuted daughter Victoria and her Three cinematic takes on Pe- a half-century ago. wacky brood. In 2014, the net- ter’s termination on “Family This past season, NBC made work broadcast a reunion spe- SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS CULT CHOICE Guy” (9 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * a pointed effort to drag con- cial, “Growing Up Gotti: Ten • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” A magic spell bonds a New Celebrities are asked “To Tell temporary musical theater Years Later.” I’m holding out (7 p.m., CBS): an interview York publisher (Jimmy Stew- the Truth” (10 p.m., ABC, TV- into prime time. 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