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BY KAYLA ROBINS fore, had the “means or capability to the subject,” Dennis said. “Our schools Dennis also commended the deputies [email protected] carry out this threat.” As a precaution, are a safe haven for students, and we who worked to identify the suspect. He extra deputies were at the school off are working closely with the school said the boy will be remanded to the A 14-year-old middle school student Old Manning Road Monday. district to keep it that way. There is no S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice has been taken into custody after the “He has told us that the threat was reason to keep your child home from and that the district will follow its own threat of a shooting at Lakewood High regarding bullying at school, and we school today.” policy as far as disciplinary action. School in response to alleged bullying are investigating that, too,” Dennis In a Facebook post Sunday, the sher- This is the second time this student was made on social media Sunday. said. iff’s office said it was aware of the has posted a threat of violence toward Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis said the school district threat but that there was nothing cred- Lakewood on Facebook. Dennis said Monday the department worked with law enforcement to en- ible about the suspect following “He has made a similar threat be- does not think the student, a boy who sure everyone’s safety. through with it. The post said there fore,” he said. goes to Chestnut Oaks Middle School “Once we were aware of it, we would be extra deputies at Lakewood and who has made a similar threat be- worked closely with them to identify Monday. SEE THREAT, PAGE A6 Punishment Lost in a sea of orange light for inmate killers as prison violence rises Lee Correctional deaths still being investigated

COLUMBIA (AP) — Larry Moore was watching "Ellen" in a South Carolina prison when he heard a scream. Fellow cellblock inmate Tommie Wilson was bleeding from his face and running, in vain, for his life. Another prisoner caught up to Wilson, stabbed him with a long knife and bashed him with a lock slung inside a sock at Tyger River Correctional Intuition in Spartanburg County, according to a State Law Enforce- ment Division report on the 2008 killing. Augustus Bookert, serving five years for armed robbery, was charged with murder, which carries 30 years to life. However, he accepted a deal, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and got just 12 additional years behind bars, according to court records. The deal fits a pattern in the cases of prisoners killed by other inmates in South Caro- MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM lina over the past two decades: Prisoners The Clemson Tigers took on the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday night in Tiger Town. The No. 2-ranked who kill often face little additional punish- team in the nation finished their regular season perfect, advancing to 12-0 with a 56-35 final score. For game coverage ment. and more photos, go to the sports section starting on page B1. South Carolina prisons have only become more deadly in recent years. State agents are still investigating the deaths of seven inmates during the April 15 riot at Lee Correctional Institution. Seven inmates were killed and 22 others Shaw AFB were injured as a result of three simultane- ous fights in separate dorms during what has been labeled the deadliest prison riot in the Falcons nation in 25 years at the Bishopville facility. South Carolina Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling said a preliminary in- vestigation found the deadly fights were get facelift about territory, contraband, cellphones and money. BY SENIOR AIRMAN CHRISTOPHER The victims were serving sentences from MALDONADO 10 years to life for a range of convictions in- 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs cluding trafficking cocaine, burglary, kidnap- ping and murder. Upon entering a room lined with No charges have been filed yet for the riot panels and LED lights, described but criminal charges seem almost certain solely as something out of a science against the prisoners responsible for the fiction movie, people in polar white death of the seven inmates. suits are ready to re-skin a new Two inmates who were injured filed law- beast. suits in May accusing state officials of negli- The work center, which is com- U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY SENIOR AIRMAN CHRISTOPHER MALDONADO gence in failing to hire, train or monitor prised of numerous airmen work- An airman assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron corrosion enough officers to maintain order at the ing across two shifts, paint and ren- control paint barn sands the upper body of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw maximum-security prison. ovate the aircraft and equipment Air Force Base recently. The work center is comprised of more than 30 airmen While charges are still pending in fatalities assigned to the Air Force’s largest working across two shifts to paint and renovate 20th Fighter Wing assets. in the Lee County prison riot, prosecutors combat F-16 wing at Shaw Air Force likely have several high-profile prison homi- Base. ment Maintenance Squadron corro- Within the facility, a locker room cide cases to come including one involving The work being performed on the sion control noncommissioned offi- houses the protective gear of the two prisoners accused of killing four inmates aircraft is intended to provide a pro- cer in charge. “We also inspect for airmen assigned to the 20th EMS in an attempt to get the death penalty. tective finish that prevents damage corrosion and reapply coats should aircraft structural maintenance In April 2017, authorities said inmates Den- to the structure and enhance the the aircraft need it.” flight. ver Simmons and Jacob Phillip killed four aircraft’s overall lifespan. Tinsley said the flight helps iden- “When we paint, no matter what mentally ill inmates one-by-one after luring “Our mission here is to remove tify and troubleshoot paint fatigue we are working on that day, we keep defective aircraft coatings,” said that may be caused by consistent SEE INMATES, PAGE A6 Tech. Sgt. Ryan Tinsley, 20th Equip- flights. SEE FALCONS, PAGE A6

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] 49th Festival of Choirs scheduled for Sunday Concert will welcome Advent season BY IVY MOORE Lutheran Church choir in singing A Christ- Special to The Sumter Item mas Blessing, with words from the Church of Ireland’s Book of Common Prayer; Scobee For almost a half century the Woman’s Af- will also accompany the choir on organ. ternoon Music Club has celebrated Advent Choirs following and their selections will with a concert by some of Sumter’s finest be: musicians. Sunday marks the 49th year for • Church of the Holy Comforter choir, di- the highly anticipated Festival of Choirs. The rected by Kipper Ackerman and accompa- club traditionally presents the festival on the nied by Floride McKoy on organ, will sing Sunday nearest the first day of Advent, the Felix Mendelssohn’s Thou Shall a Star from period that begins four Sundays before Jacob. Christmas. Many Christians prepare for the • Sumter Civic Chorale, directed by Herbert celebration of Christ’s birth during this peri- Johnson and accompanied by pianist Anne od. Davé, will sing Helig, Helig, Helig (Holy, Holy, The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Holy) by Franz Schubert and Johann Philipp PHOTO PROVIDED Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Lib- Neumann. USC Sumter English professor and accomplished actor Park Bucker erty St. • The Woman’s Afternoon Music Club En- will present a staged reading of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memo- The festival features not just choirs, but semble, directed by Tammy Williams and ac- ry” at 1 and 7 p.m. Friday in USC Sumter’s Arts and Letters Building. also several instrumentalists, performing sa- companied by Linda Coyne on piano, Barbara cred music appropriate to the period. While Rearden on flute and Brandi Sloan on violin, the various choirs are changing places for will perform J.J. Wright’s Gabriel’s Message. their performances, traditional Christmas • First Presbyterian Church choir, directed ‘A Christmas Memory’ carols and hymns will be played, as the con- by Joni Brown and accompanied by Hamilton gregation is invited to stand and sing along. Stoddard on piano and Kenny Jordan on per- The festival begins with a prelude compris- cussion, will sing African Noel by Andre’ J. comes to USC Sumter ing musical selections by organist Beth Thomas. Lewallen, followed by pianist Mark Burns • Trinity United Methodist Church choir, Staged reading of Capote’s story set for Friday playing his own arrangement of Carol of the directed by Charles Haraway and accompa- Bells and the Trinity Ringers, directed by nied by Beth Lewallen and Wesley Castleber- BY IVY MOORE friends, “many of whom they Charles Haraway. Woman’s Afternoon Music ry on bass, will sing Rosephanye Powell’s Special to The Sumter Item barely know,” he said. “Some- Club President Betsy Ridgeway will welcome Who Is the Baby? one whose car broke down in guests, and Trinity’s pastor, the Rev. Joseph As is traditional, the Festival of Choirs will In the spirit of Christmas the road near their home, a bus James, will have the invocation. close with the combined choirs singing the and Charles Dickens, Park driver who waved at them. The concert will begin with Waiting by Hallelujah Chorus from G.F. Handel’s orato- Bucker will present a staged They even send one to Presi- Pepper Choplin, sung by the Bethel United rio, The Messiah. Tammy Williams will di- reading of Truman Capote’s dent Roosevelt. Sook wonders Methodist Church choir, directed by Paul rect, and organist Beth Lewallen and timpa- memoir “A Christmas Memo- at one point if Mrs. Roosevelt is Frey with Mary Alice Beatson accompanying nist Stephen Winn will accompany. ry” at the University of South serving their fruitcake at the on piano. The public is invited to attend the Festival Carolina Sumter on Friday. White House. William Scobee will direct the St. James of Choirs. There is no charge for admission. Bucker, a USC Sumter English “They’re very much insulat- professor, said his performance ed.” was inspired by Dickens’ prac- The story is very touching tice of presenting a public read- and heartwarming, and it is at ing of “A Christmas Carol” for this period of time that Capote several years. becomes friends with Harper “I’ve been thinking about it Lee, who based the character for several years,” he said. “I Dill in “To Kill a Mockingbird” thought England has “A Christ- on him, Bucker said. mas Carol,” what’s the Ameri- Bucker is an accomplished can ‘Christmas Carol’ that actor who has appeared in should be read every year?” many plays throughout the Capote’s nostalgic piece Midlands and elsewhere. Tru- seemed perfect, Bucker said. He man is the author of “Breakfast wrote to Truman Capote’s es- at Tiffany’s” and “In Cold tate representatives in Febru- Blood.” ary and was surprised to get USC Sumter’s Center for permission to do the staged Oral Narrative presents “A reading shortly thereafter. Christmas Memory” by Bucker The story is a nostalgic mem- at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday. Ad- ory of an experience Capote mission is free, and the public had when he was a young child, is invited to attend the perfor- Bucker said. “His parents were mances in USC Sumter’s Arts not interested in being par- and Letters Building, 200 Miller ents,” Bucker said, “so he lived Road. A reception will follow PHOTO PROVIDED in Alabama with Sook, a men- the 7 p.m. performance, and re- Twelve students at Ebenezer Middle School were recognized by the Greater Sumter Chamber of tally handicapped cousin who freshments will include fruit- Commerce for their achievements so far this school year. was much older. He calls her cake, Bucker said. ‘My friend.’” For more information, con- Sook and Capote decide to tact Professor Ray McManus at Sumter chamber recognizes 12 students make fruitcakes for their [email protected].

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BY TOM KRISHER AND ROB GILLIES ing, and GM must adjust with it. Associated Press Writers The company, she said, has invested in newer architectures for trucks and SUVs DETROIT — General Motors will lay off so it can cut capital spending while still 14,700 factory and white-collar workers in raising investment in autonomous and North America and put five plants up for electric vehicles. possible closure as it restructures to cut GM has offered buyouts to 18,000 retire- costs and focus more on autonomous and ment-eligible workers with a dozen or electric vehicles. more years of service. It would not say The reduction includes 8,100 white-collar how many have accepted the buyouts, but workers, some of whom will take buyouts it was short of the company's target be- and others who will be laid off. Most of the cause GM said there will be white-collar affected factories build cars that won't be layoffs. sold in the U.S. after next year. They could The company expects to take a pretax close or they could get different vehicles to charge of $3 billion to $3.8 billion due to build. They will be part of contract talks the actions, including up to $1.8 billion of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS with the United Auto Workers union next asset write downs and pension charges. The official White House Christmas tree is seen in the Blue Room year. The charges will take place in the fourth during the 2018 Christmas Press Preview at the White House in The salaried reductions amount to 15 quarter of 2018 and the first quarter of Washington on Monday. percent of GM's North American work- next year. force out of 54,000. At the factories, 3,000 The factories up for closure are part of Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas workers could lose jobs in Canada and an- GM's effort "to right-size our capacity for other 3,600 in the U.S. Some U.S. workers the realities of the marketplace," as con- decorations with theme of ‘American Treasures’ would transfer to truck and SUV plants sumers shift away from cars to trucks and where GM is increasing output, the compa- SUVs, Barra said. WASHINGTON (AP) — Christmas has arrived at the White ny said. Among the possibilities are the Detroit/ House. GM, the largest automaker in the U.S. Hamtramck assembly plant, which makes First lady Melania Trump unveiled the 2018 White House and includes the Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac the Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Volt, Cadil- holiday decor on Monday. 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Those cuts are in addition to $6.5 billion makes the Chevrolet Cruze compact car Also on display are the customary gingerbread house and that the company has announced by the also is on the list, and Barra said the Cruze the traditional White House tree, which stands at 18 feet tall. end of this year. would no longer be sold in the U.S. Produc- Mrs. Trump tweeted a video showing her walking among GM doesn't foresee an economic down- tion would stop March 1. this year's holiday decorations, which also include an orna- turn and is making the cuts "to get in front Work on six-speed transmissions made at ment emblazoned with the slogan for her child well-being of it while the company is strong and while the Warren, Michigan, transmission plant campaign, Be Best. the economy is strong," CEO Mary Barra would stop Aug. 1, while the Baltimore told reporters. transmission plant would stop production How many American children have autism? 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DEAR ABBY — I ed in changing myself to coax man who wants life to be like was married anybody to like me. I’m irritat- he wants it to be, not like it is. for 19 years ed with my wife for telling me He thinks everyone owes him a and have her kids don’t like me. If any of discount on whatever he’s buy- three adult my daughters said, “I don’t like ing. He can talk for what seems daughters your wife,” I wouldn’t mention like a month, and while he from that it to her because I know she never really lies, he never ex- marriage. I wouldn’t want to go with me to actly tells the truth. This puts a remarried visit them. My desire to visit ei- huge strain on our relation- Dear Abby eight years ther of her kids is now nonexis- ship. ABIGAIL ago to a tent. Your thoughts? I love him, but I don’t trust VAN BUREN woman who Unliked in Ohio him. I’ve caught him in many has two adult discrepancies. When confront- children. My DEAR UNLIKED — I think it’s in- ed, he sometimes will own up relationship teresting that your wife didn’t to them. What should I do? with them is not good, in spite tell you WHY her children Nervous in North Carolina of my efforts to engage them in don’t like you, or if she did, that basic conversation. She told me you didn’t elaborate. Under the DEAR NERVOUS — I think in your recently that neither one of circumstances, your reaction is heart you already know what them likes me. In fact, she has understandable, so stay home you should do. If you can’t suggested I just say hello and and enjoy yourself while your trust someone, there’s no basis goodbye and leave it at that. wife visits them. If you do, I for a meaningful relationship. I I’m not sure what I’m sup- suspect you’ll all be happier. wish you had written me about posed to do with this informa- this 11 1/2 years ago, when end- Jeff Stillman 11/27/18 tion. I don’t think at this point DEAR ABBY — My boyfriend of ing the romance would have ACROSS 43 Frequently, in 9 Portuguese starts of the 1 Transvaal verse wine city answers to in my life (age 66) I’m interest- 12 years worries me. He’s a been less painful. treks 44 December 10 *Social elite starred clues 8 Quarters temp 11 Sounding like are? 15 Big building 45 Skater Lipinski Popeye 37 PC key near 16 Political power 47 Combat vet’s 12 Tastes Ctrl structure affliction, 13 “Wish I __ 38 Org. with jumble sudoku PREVIOUS SOLUTION 17 Asian setting briefly said that” merit badges of a 2017 PBS 48 Bombard with 14 Decides to 46 Chronological THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME hoW to play: documentary noise leave in the records By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek by Ken Burns 52 Tax whiz manuscript 47 Stately 16th- Each row, column and and Lynn 54 Spanish “this” 21 *Gambler’s century dance set of 3-by-3 boxes Novick 57 Nonresident stoic 48 Financial must contain the 18 Not hospital expression obligations belowdecks employee 24 Bourne 49 Wield, as numbers 1 through 9 19 Snakelike fish 58 Gutter locale portrayer influence without repetition. 20 Golf club part 60 Party bowlful 28 *Quick-cook 50 Perplexed 22 Mend one’s 61 Brutish side dish 51 __ monitor: sinful ways 63 Dilapidated 30 Enjoy a OB/GYN 23 Paul of “Ant- digs recliner device Man” 65 Contrived 31 Enemy 53 Peeling device 25 GI sentimen- 32 Nav. rank 55 Like many entertainers tality 33 Norse god shower stalls 26 Many soap 66 Funded with a 56 Opinion opera 67 Like the hammer columns meetings oldest 35 Dry-__ board 59 JFK postings 27 Scottish caps bread 36 Without a 62 Tennis do-over 29 Ray of fast 68 Emails anew doubt ... or 64 Furrow food what the maker 31 Nuclear DOWN pioneer Enrico 1 Break, as ties Previous Puzzle Solved 33 Kickoff aid 2 French parting 34 Physical 3 *Educational therapy, outing briefly 4 Toward the 39 French __ stern soup 5 Mark on a 40 Appt. book table from a blocks wet glass 41 Mountains 6 Wax-winged between flier of myth Europe and 7 Their winners Asia go to the 42 Channel finals for school 8 The 1% in 1% sports milk A6 | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 LOCAL / STATE THE SUMTER ITEM

how prison killers are punished, ex- “A solicitor looks at the case, the they are allowed out for only a short INMATES FROM PAGE A1 perts said holding inmates who kill ac- perp is already serving a life sentence length of time,” Stirling said. countable through the legal system is and the victim is already a convicted In Wilson’s case, details of the de- the men to their cell at Kirkland Cor- crucial to keeping other prisoners safe. felon — and more often than not, one cade-old killing in Spartanburg were rectional Institution in Columbia. The AP used an open records request of the 20 percent that are the worst readily available. Simmons told the Associated Press to gather data on South Carolina pris- folks behind bars,” said Jon Ozmint, Twenty inmates, including Moore, he was already serving a life sentence on homicides since 1997 then reviewed who directed the South Carolina De- identified Bookert as Wilson’s killer. for murder and hoped to get the death court records and its own news archive partment of Corrections from 2003 to Many of them told the same story — penalty. But afterward, he learned to learn the outcomes. 2011. that Wilson had either beaten up or ac- South Carolina has no lethal injection Prosecutors won convictions in 18 of Stirling, a former prosecutor, said he cidentally hit a friend of Bookert’s dur- drugs and hasn’t executed anyone 26 closed cases involving the deaths of understands why prosecutors would ing a fight a few hours earlier on April since 2011. inmates at the hands of fellow prison- put more importance on a case where 17, 2008, according to the investigative “I did it all, I did it for nothing,” he ers in the past 20 years. More than half the killer who isn’t convicted will walk report. said. “So that makes it especially bad of the 18 convicted inmates got sen- free, as opposed to a case where the But the prosecutor who worked out for me, you know?” tences of 20 years or less. killer is already behind bars. the deal is no longer with the office, Simmons made the problem painful- Of those 18 convicted prisoners, only But Stirling also understands the said Murray Glenn, a spokesman for ly clear when he told the AP last year three received a life sentence and two need to protect inmates behind bars the 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. that after killing four inmates he was were given the death penalty. At least and keep order. He has doubled the “It is difficult to speak about the se- upset because he likely wouldn’t get six were already serving life without number of investigators in state pris- quence of events that led up to the 12- the death penalty he wanted. parole. ons from 25 to 50, which can both help year prison sentence without having Simmons and Phillip are awaiting The rest can still expect to be re- determine what caused the killings and her perspective,” Glenn said in an trial for the inmate killings. Prosecu- leased one day if they remain healthy. other crimes and tamp down smaller email. “Crimes that occur in prison are tors haven’t decided whether to seek At least six cases remain unsolved. conflicts before they turn deadly. often difficult to prosecute because of a the death penalty. Prosecutors face a persistent chal- And he said a prisoner who kills a lack of credible witnesses. Some wit- These killings are among the 20 pris- lenge: It’s hard to find a deterrent fellow inmate will likely face conse- nesses are reluctant to talk because of on homicides in South Carolina since when the prison killers are already quences. concerns over their safety and others 2017. All 20 cases remain open. serving lengthy sentences. “Even if they don’t get more time, are difficult to find when it is time to Several other Southern states, in- A former prison director said he un- their stay changes dramatically. They take a case to court.” cluding Alabama, are also facing sharp derstands that slain prisoners often can lose all their privileges. The hous- increases of killings behind bars. make unsympathetic victims, and pros- ing unit can go from general popula- Sumter Item reporter Adrienne Sarvis While national statistics aren’t kept on ecutors have limited resources. tion to a very restrictive unit where contributed to this article.

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COMMENTARY Chief Justice Roberts is wrong. We do have Obama judges and Trump judges.

ASHINGTON — believes in a “living Constitu- For someone try- tion,” which can be interpret- ing to demon- ed to mean whatever they W strate that the ju- want it to mean without being diciary is not political, getting formally amended. into a political fight Democratic presi- with the president dents have been much sure is a funny way to more successful than do it. Republicans in nomi- After President nating judges who Trump called a judge hew to their judicial who ruled against him philosophy. Over the an “Obama judge,” past three decades, COMMENTARY Chief Justice John nearly half of all Re- Roberts issued an ex- publican Supreme traordinary public re- Marc Thiessen Court nominees have buke of the president, either become “swing Are the Saudi princes true friends? declaring in statement votes” (Sandra Day “We do not have Obama judg- O’Connor, Kennedy) or defect- he 633-word state- ing is that he sees MBS as ates, the Taliban, ISIS, es or Trump judges, Bush ed to the court’s liberal bloc ment of President an indispensable ally Boko Haram, al-Shabaab — judges or Clinton judges.” entirely (David Souter). Even Donald Trump on against our real enemy in are all Sunni, like the Sau- Roberts was not only wrong to Roberts has joined the court’s T the Saudi royals’ the region. dis. speak out, but also his claim liberal bloc at key times, aban- role in the grisly After his intro- These terrorist groups that there are no Obama judg- doning his judicial philosophy murder of Washing- ductory line, are Iran’s enemies as well es or Trump judges was that judges should not legis- ton Post contributor Trump goes into a as ours. wrong. late from the bench to provide Jamal Khashoggi is tear that begins: “Our paramount goal,” If we do not have Obama the swing vote to uphold a remarkable docu- “The country of Trump declared in his judges or Trump judges, then Obamacare. By contrast, not ment, not only for Iran... is responsi- statement, “is to fully elimi- why did Senate Republicans one liberal justice during the its ice-cold candor. ble for a bloody nate the threat of terrorism block President Barack past three decades has defect- The president re- proxy war against throughout the world.” Obama’s nomination of Mer- ed to the conservative bloc or raises a question Saudi Arabia in But this objective is every rick Garland to replace the turned into a regular swing that has roiled the Yemen.” bit as utopian as George W. late Justice Antonin Scalia in vote. nation since Jimmy Pat But is this true? Bush’s second inaugural the final year of Obama’s What is true of the Supreme Carter: To what de- Buchanan In 2015, it was on where he declared the “ulti- term? And why did Democrats Court applies even more to gree should we the orders of Mo- mate goal” of U.S. foreign filibuster Trump’s nominee, the appellate courts. Trump is allow idealistic val- hammad bin policy to be “ending tyran- Neil Gorsuch, to fill Scalia’s right, the U.S. Court of Ap- ues trump vital interests in Salman, then defense min- ny in our world.” seat? peals for the 9th Circuit is a determining foreign policy? ister, that Saudi Arabia in- Terrorism and tyranny Even Roberts’s fellow jus- disgrace. This is the court that On the matter of who or- tervened in the civil war in have been with mankind tices know there is a differ- ruled that the phrase “under dered the killing of Yemen, after Houthi rebels forever, and they will be ence. If there were no Obama God” in the Pledge of Alle- Khashoggi, Trump does not in the north overthrew a with mankind forever. judges or Trump judges, then giance was unconstitutional, rule out the crown prince Saudi puppet and overran Trump both titled and why did Anthony Kennedy that the Second Amendment as prime suspect: much of the rest of the concluded his statement wait for Trump’s election to doesn’t recognize an individu- “King Salman and Crown country. “America First.” announce his retirement? And al right to bear concealed Prince Mohammad bin It is not Iran but Saudi And had an America why doesn’t Justice Ruth arms and that bans on assist- Salman vigorously deny Arabia and the UAE, with First policy been pursued Bader Ginsburg just retire ed suicide are unconstitution- any knowledge of the plan- U.S. munitions and logistic in this century, we would now and let Trump nominate al. ning or execution of the support, whose troops, not today be tied down in her replacement? Because This is why it is so impor- murder... (but) it could very bombs and blockade are re- these forever wars of the they both want a president tant that Trump has nominat- well be that the Crown sponsible for the thousands Middle East. who would appoint a succes- ed, and the Senate has con- Prince had knowledge.” of causalities in Yemen and We would not have at- sor who shares their judicial firmed, a record number of Yet, whether MBS did or the millions who suffer tempted to create a West- philosophy. (And, lo and be- district and circuit court judg- didn’t do it, the Saudis have from cholera, malnutrition ern-style democracy in the hold, Trump appointed a for- es — and why liberals are “agreed to spend and invest and starvation. wilds of Afghanistan. We mer Kennedy clerk, Brett Ka- aghast at the pace of Trump’s $450 billion in the United It is not the Iranians who would not have invaded vanaugh, to succeed him). judicial confirmations. As for- States.” And a full fourth of are trying to close the last Iraq, or attacked Libya, or The American people know mer Hillary Clinton adviser that is for “military equip- port of entry for humani- armed rebels to overthrow that Roberts is wrong. In the Ronald Klain complained, ment from Boeing, Lock- tarian aid for the suffering Assad, thereby igniting a 2016 election, exit polls “Trump’s judicial nominees heed Martin, Raytheon and civilian population. war that has cost half a showed that 70 percent of vot- will be deciding the scope of other great U.S. defense Iran, said Trump, is million Syrian lives and ers said Supreme Court ap- our civil liberties and the contractors.” “propping up dictator made refugees of millions. pointments were either the shape of civil rights laws in “Foolishly” cancel these Bashar Assad in Syria (who In his statement, Trump most important or an impor- the year 2050 — and beyond.” contracts, warns Trump, has killed millions of his praises Saudi Arabia as a tant factor in deciding their Everyone, left and right, and Russia or China will own citizens)... Likewise “great ally in our very im- vote. And polls show that Re- knows that Roberts is wrong. snap them up. Moreover, the Iranians have killed portant fight against Iran.” publicans expanded their Sen- We do have an independent the Saudis have agreed to many Americans and other Yet, Iran has not attacked ate majority in 2018 in large judiciary. Judges are not be- pump oil to keep prices people throughout the Mid- us, does not want war with part because conservative vot- holden to any president, in- down. dle East.” us and remains in compli- ers were angered over the cluding the one who appoints Trump is unabashedly But the cause of the 7,000 ance with the nuclear trea- left’s brutal campaign of char- them. The judiciary plays a putting U.S. economic and U.S. military dead in the ty from which we walked acter assassination against key role in our system of strategic interests first. He Middle East in this century, away. Kavanaugh. checks and balances. “Trump is not going to damage our and the 60,000 wounded, are Trump is president be- Roberts is correct that we judges” should rule against relationship with Riyadh the wars in Afghanistan cause he promised to extri- should not have “Trump judg- Trump when he is wrong. and its royal family, even if and Iraq that were cate us from the Mideast es” or “Obama judges.” It That is why it is so important the future king ordered a launched by the United wars into which some of would be better for the coun- for the chief justice stay above cold-blooded killing of a States and George Bush, his closest advisers, along try if every judge, regardless politics. Roberts is right that U.S.-based Saudi journalist not by Iran. with some of our closest of which president nominated our “independent judiciary is he regarded as an enemy. As for U.S. civilian casu- “allies,” helped to plunge him or her, strictly interpret- something we should all be The stark manner in alties, the 3,000 we lost in his country. ed our laws and the Constitu- thankful for.” Rolling around which Trump framed the that monstrous atrocity of Is President Trump about tion. But the reality is that not in the rhetorical mud with issue will force the mem- 9/11 were the victims of 15 to replicate President all do. While conservative Trump is not just bad form; it bers of Congress of both Saudi terrorists, not Irani- Bush’s folly? presidents tend to nominate also undermines the very ju- parties to decide whether ans. judges who exercise a philoso- dicial independence Roberts is they wish to defy Trump, While Iran has aided its Patrick J. Buchanan is the phy of judicial restraint — fol- seeking to uphold. sanction the Saudis and Shiite allies in Iraq, and author of “Nixon’s White low our laws as written — lib- risk the relationship. those allies have fought House Wars: The Battles eral presidents tend to nomi- Follow Marc A. Thiessen on Other contentions in Americans, the major ter- That Made and Broke a nate judicial activists who leg- Twitter, @marcthiessen. Trump’s statement suggest rorist organizations we President and Divided islate from the bench and that one of the reasons he fight today in the Near America Forever.” shape the law to reach their © 2018, The Washington Post is giving the crown prince a East, Middle East and Afri- preferred outcomes. The left Writers Group pass on the Khashoggi kill- ca — al-Qaida and its affili- © 2018 creators.com

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Cos- or by calling 1-800-RED tumed interpreters will Partly sunny and Clear Plenty of sunshine, Mostly sunny and Times of clouds and Cloudy with rain, CROSS (1-800-733-2767). teach students how to cre- cooler but chilly cool sun mainly later Help save a life by partici- ate period candlestick 51° 26° 47° / 27° 54° / 38° 61° / 45° 65° / 60° pating in one of the follow- holders from clay and ing American Red Cross hand-dipped candles dur- Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 80% blood donation opportuni- ing this Christmas-themed W 7-14 mph WNW 7-14 mph WNW 7-14 mph SSE 3-6 mph SW 4-8 mph SE 6-12 mph ties: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today, living history craft class. 428 Shaw Drive, Building Contact Amanda Cox at Gaﬀ ney 806, Shaw Air Force Base; (803) 775-0908 or acox@ 48/25 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, sumtercountymuseum.org. Spartanburg Nov. 28, Component Main- 48/26 tenance Squadron Shaw Air The Rembert Area Community TODAY’S Greenville Force Base, 558 Killian Ave., Coalition’s Third Annual Great- 48/23 er Sumter County Region SOUTH 20 CMS Squadron Building; Florence and 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. Health Fair will be held 2-6 CAROLINA p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Bishopville 53/27 29, Grace Baptist Church, 52/28 219 W. Calhoun St. the Sumter County Library, WEATHER 111 N. Harvin St., in the Temperatures shown on map are Columbia The Sumter Police Depart- Sumter main meeting room on the today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 51/26 51/26 ment’s Cram-A-Cruiser Toy first floor. Call Dr. Juanita Myrtle Drive will accept donations Britton at (803) 420-1255. IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach of new, unwrapped toys 53/29 53/28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Evening Optimist Club’s Today: Partly sunny and chilly. Winds Aiken Walmart, 1283 Broad St., on annual Sumter Christmas Pa- west-southwest 6-12 mph. rade will be held at 2 p.m. 49/26 the following Saturdays: Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine. Winds on Sunday, Dec. 2, on Main Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. west-southwest 4-8 mph. Call (803) 436-2700 for more Street. This year’s theme is information. “Joy to the World.” The pa- ON THE COAST rade will begin at the cor- Charleston Clarendon School District One ner of North Main and Du- Today: Partly sunny and cooler. High 52 55/28 will conduct free vision, hear- bose streets and proceed to 56. ing, speech and developmen- southward on Main Street Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, but chilly. tal screenings as part of a to Barlette Street. The pa- High 47 to 51. child find effort to identify rade will feature colorful students ages 3-5, who floats, dance teams, beauty may need special educa- queens, marching bands tion services and are not and more. Spectators are LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON enrolled in a public school. reminded to arrive early to SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 7:05 a.m. Sunset 5:13 p.m. Screenings will be conduct- Lake pool yest. chg select a viewing location, Temperature Moonrise 9:57 p.m. Moonset 11:19 a.m. ed from 9 a.m. to noon at Murray 360 355.34 -0.21 as all streets that intersect High 68° the Summerton Early Child- Marion 76.8 76.31 +0.01 Last New First Full with Main between Dubose Low 50° hood Center, 8 South St., Moultrie 75.5 74.72 +0.52 and Bartlette will begin Normal high 63° Wateree 100 99.06 +0.06 Summerton, on the follow- closing at 1:30 p.m. The Normal low 38° Nov. 29 Dec. 7 Dec. 15 Dec. 22 ing Tuesdays: Dec. 11; Jan. leading units of the parade Record high 79° in 1973 8, 2019; Feb. 12, 2019; March will arrive at the court- Record low 16° in 1950 RIVER STAGES 12, 2019; April 9, 2019; and house around 2:15 p.m. TIDES Precipitation Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr May 14, 2019. Call Robert with the end of the parade River stage yest. chg 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.01" AT MYRTLE BEACH Collar at (803) 574-2117. Black River 12 10.25 -0.23 passing the courthouse Month to date 4.38" High Ht. Low Ht. Congaree River 19 8.00 +2.10 The ninth annual Town of around 3:25 p.m. and the Normal month to date 2.50" Today 11:59 a.m. 3.6 6:19 a.m. -0.2 Lynches River 14 11.18 -0.79 Pinewood Christmas Parade reaching Bartlette Street at Year to date 41.16" ------7:08 p.m. 0.1 Saluda River 14 7.21 +0.04 will be held on Saturday, approximately 3:40 p.m. Last year to date 33.51" Wed. 12:33 a.m. 2.9 7:18 a.m. 0.0 Up. Santee River 80 80.91 -0.09 Dec. 1. Departing from Normal year to date 43.19" 12:59 p.m. 3.4 8:06 p.m. 0.2 The city of Horatio will hold its Wateree River 24 16.15 +0.03 Manchester Elementary annual Christmas lighting ser- School, 220 W. Clark St., vice at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Pinewood, at 10 a.m. sharp, Dec. 2, across from the the parade will feature Lenoir store. 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The last word ARIES (March based on what’s transpired and the in astrology 21-April 19): facts. Honesty may be an issue. Take care of EUGENIA LAST LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Speak up personal if you don’t agree with someone or affairs. Tidy if you are being bullied or taken for up loose ends, and make changes granted. A change shouldn’t be that will improve your health. A made quickly. Slow down and commitment will lead to a new double-check all the facts rather beginning. Personal change is PICTURES FROM THE PUBLIC than acting on an emotional encouraged, and romance will impulse. bring you closer to someone you love. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pour TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stick to your energy into fixing up your your game plan. Don’t let a residence. Don’t be fooled by sensitive issue stop you from someone looking for a handout or reaching your goal. Being exaggerating about how well he or productive will help ease stress and she is doing. Trust your instincts, give you a chance to distance and don’t let your emotions lead yourself from a matter that has left you astray. you feeling uncertain. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Talks will Take care of your cash, possessions lead to changes that will add to and your physical well-being. Don’t your comfort and convenience. A let anyone bully you into chance to collaborate with something you don’t want to do. someone creative will encourage Question suspicious offers or you to let your imagination anyone who is too complimentary. wander; favorable results will Joint ventures should be monitored transpire. Trust in your ability to get carefully. things done. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A CANCER (June 21-July 22): Remain steady pace forward is your best focused on what needs to be bet. Don’t let the changes others finished. Refuse to let anyone make get in your way or stop you confuse you with last-minute from moving forward with or changes. Gather information online without help or support. Trust in or through conference calls. Don’t your ability to get things done. trust secondhand information. Be resourceful and avoid being misled AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Share by someone who tends to your thoughts and feelings to find exaggerate. out where you stand. If something doesn’t sound right, ask questions LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Initiate George Slavic comments on his photo submission, “The Sumter County Museum’s Carolina Backcountry until you feel satisfied with what change if that’s what you want. Harvest event volunteer Cleo Klopfleisch shows Alice Drive Elementary School students Staley and Baxley you are being told. Honesty will Don’t wait for someone else to step Vipperman how bread was made in the 1800’s. The event was held at the Sumter County Museum on Sat- lead to positive and well-thought- in and take over. Set your goals, urday, Oct. 13, 2018.” budget and time frame; don’t out change. venture off-track. A celebration late PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): in the day will enhance your Nothing will be clear-cut, and personal life. communication will lead to HAVE YOU TAKEN PICTURES OF INTERESTING, EXCITING, BEAUTIFUL OR HISTORICAL PLACES? Would you like to share VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Question uncertainty. If you aren’t sure about those images with your fellow Sumter Item readers? E-mail your hi-resolution jpegs to [email protected], or mail to Sandra Holbert everyone and everything to be sure someone or something, sit tight c/o The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29150. Include clearly printed or typed name of photographer and photo details. Include a you are getting legitimate and wait until you have a better self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of your photo. Amateur photographers only please. Photos of poor reproduction quality may not information. Problems at home view of what’s happening. publish. With the exception of pictures that are of a timely nature, submitted photos will publish in the order in which they are received. should be looked at carefully, and Problems while traveling or dealing consideration should be made with others can be expected. SECTION B TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

PREP BASKETBALL Spreading the wealth

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO Sumter’s Calvin Felder, who recently signed to play college basketball at Boston College, will be one of the seniors counted on for leadership as the Gamecocks begin the 2018-19 season today. Sumter opens on the road against Hartsville. Sumter boys counting on depth, balance entering 2018-19

BY DENNIS BRUNSON to College of Charleston. “We feel like we have a real- While no other player Felder, who signed with Bos- [email protected] That doesn’t mean, howev- ly good team with a lot of scored in double figures, ton College of the Atlantic er, that a dropoff is expected depth,” said Gamecock head Sumter has three players re- Coast Conference last The Sumter High School for the Gamecocks, who open coach Shawn Jones. “We are turning who averaged at month, is one of nine Elite boys basketball team lost a their season on the road on comfortable in what we do least seven points a contest. Players in the state named standout performer from its Tuesday against Hartsville. both offensively and defen- Jones calls them the “Big by the SCBCA. He averaged 18-7 team of a year ago in Sumter will go into the con- sively, and the players are Three” of seniors Calvin 8.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and Isiah Moore. The 6-foot-10- test ranked No. 4 in the South confident. Felder, Jalen Johnson and 1.8 blocked shots last sea- inch Moore took his talents Carolina Basketball Coaches “I think our scoring will be Omar Croskey. son. and his 18.6 points and 12.5 Association preseason 5A spread out a little bit more The 6-8 Felder is the most rebounds per-game averages poll. than it was last year.” highly touted of the three. SEE SHS, PAGE B2

CLEMSON FOOTBALL USC FOOTBALL Tiger ‘O’ has record day in victory Bentley would

BY DANNY KELLY trade banner [email protected] CLEMSON — In Clemson’s 56-35 day for victory win over archrival South Carolina on Saturday at Clemson Memorial Sta- dium, the Tiger offense was clicking BY DANNY KELLY on all cylinders — to say the very [email protected] least. The Tigers hung 744 total yards CLEMSON — Jake Bentley had of offense on the Gamecocks, 358 the game South Carolina football rushing and 393 passing, which fans – and probably he himself – was the most total yards ever put had been longing for on Saturday up on South Carolina by Clemson against Clemson. Yet Bentley wasn’t and the third highest total in team reveling in his outstanding perfor- history. mance. “Just an amazing performance of- “It’s great knowing maybe 30 years fensively,” Swinney said. “You know, from now I’ll look back and appreci- last week, we stunk it up the first ate it more, but right now all I can half (against Duke); poor on third think about is we lost,” Bentley said down, we got a little cough syrup of the Gamecocks’ 56-35 loss to the shoved down our throat. But I tell second-ranked Tigers. “That’s what you, we picked up in the second half it boils down to is we didn’t score as and we carried right into this week. MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM many points as they did, no matter Just unbelievable, one of the best Clemson running back Adam Choice (26) runs with the ball as South Carolina defen- how well anyone did on offense.” games I’ve ever been around offensive backs Rashad Fenton (16) and Steven Montac (22) pursue during the Tigers’ The Carolina offense played far sively; 744 yards and really left some 56-35 victory over South Carolina on Saturday in Clemson. The win was Clemson’s better than anyone anticipated on the table.” fifth straight in the series and capped a perfect 12-0 regular season. though against a Clemson defense Just how dominant were the Ti- that entered the game ranked sec- gers? Clemson recorded a school three possessions. Clemson also scored 27 or more ond in the country. record three touchdown drives of It was Clemson’s first time posting points in a 12th straight game for the Bentley had a career-high 510 pass- 95 yards or more, scoring on multiple drives of 95 yards or more first time in school history, adding to ing yards, which was also the most drives of 95, 97 and 98 yards. since having two against Wake For- That’s 290 yards of offense on est on Oct. 7, 2006. SEE TIGERS, PAGE B3 SEE USC, PAGE B3

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Georgia Tech punter Harvin second team All-ACC pick

Georgia Tech BY DENNIS BRUNSON Harvin, a third team selection as a punter Pressley [email protected] freshman, averaged 44.3 yards on his Harvin III (27), a 31 punts, which would have led the former Sumter Former Sumter High School punter ACC and have him ranked 1th nation- High School Pressley Harvin III is a second team ally. Fifteen of his 31 punts were standout, was selection to the Atlantic Coast Confer- downed inside the opponents’ 20-yard selected to the ence all-conference football teams an- line, helping Georgia Tech to a 41.0 net second team of nounced on Monday. punting average, good for 11th nation- All-ACC teams Eighteen Clemson players were ally. on Monday. named to the three teams, including Also, 10 of his punts went for over 50 five on the first team. yards. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Harvin, who is a sophomore, per- The five Tigers on the first team are haps would have been a first-team running back Travis Etienne, offen- selection had he punted enough to sive tackle Mitch Hyatt, defensive end qualify for ACC and national rank- Clelin Ferrell and defensive tackles ings. However, he punted only 31 Christian Wilkins and Dexter Law- times in 12 games, leaving him far rence. short of the 3.6 punts per game needed to qualify. SEE ACC, PAGE B3 B2 | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

PRO FOOTBALL Panthers’ playoff hopes take hit with 3-game skid

BY STEVE REED 4-1), Redskins (6-5) and Se- Graham Gano and a defensive The Associated Press ahawks (6-5) in the hunt for breakdown in the secondary the two wild card spots. set the stage for Seattle’s come- CHARLOTTE — Cam New- All of that would have been back, which ended Carolina’s ton sat at his locker for sever- hard to imagine three weeks 10-game home winning streak. al minutes after Sunday’s ago for the Panthers, who “You’re 6-2 and now you’re game, his elbows resting on were 6-2 after a 42-28 win over 6-5. I don’t know if that’s how his knees and his hands Tampa Bay on Nov. 4. anybody saw it going,” tight cupped firmly around the Cracks in the armor began end Greg Olsen said. back of his head while staring to surface on a Thursday Carolina has a chance to motionless at the floor. night in Pittsburgh when the right itself the next two weeks The 2015 MVP couldn’t be- Steelers clobbered the Pan- at Tampa Bay and Cleveland, lieve how the Panthers had thers 52-21. but it closes the season with managed to lose their third Carolina followed that up two games against division straight game, 30-27 to the Se- with a 20-19 stinker on the leader New Orleans (10-1), attle Seahawks — despite road in Detroit when coach which has looked nearly un- playing so well offensively for Ron Rivera unsuccessfully stoppable on offense, and one the majority of the game. opted to go for 2 in the final game against Atlanta, a team “Three weeks ago if some- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS seconds of regulation. On it lost to earlier this season on body had said this was going to Seattle placekicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) celebrates after kicking Sunday, the Panthers led the the road. happen I would have slapped a game-winning 31-yard field goal in the Seahawks’ 30-27 victory Seahawks 27-20 with less than “We just need to win one them,” Newton said later. “But over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Charlotte. seven minutes remaining game right now,” Olsen said. things happen and nobody is after Newton connected on a going to feel sorry for us. We are But the Panthers already have. (6-5) were on the outside look- 2-yard touchdown pass to just opening up a lot of hope for Following Sunday night’s ing in at the NFC playoff pic- Christian McCaffrey. MORE TO THE STORY a lot of other teams, and we game in which Minnesota beat ture. With five games remain- But a stalled late-game drive, Read on at www.theitem.com. can’t allow that to happen.” Green Bay 24-17, the Panthers ing, they trailed the Vikings (6- a missed 52-yard field goal by

THURSDAY, NOV. 29 Anaheim 25 10 10 5 25 56 74 SCOREBOARD New Orleans at Dallas, 8:20 p.m. Vancouver 26 11 13 2 24 77 94 Edmonton 23 10 11 2 22 64 76 SHS FROM PAGE B1 SUNDAY, DEC. 2 Arizona 22 9 11 2 20 53 62 TV, RADIO L.A. Rams at Detroit, 1 p.m. Los Angeles 23 8 14 1 17 51 74 Carolina at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime Johnson, who has signed with New- TODAY Arizona at Green Bay, 1 p.m. loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, Denver at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. cards per conference advance to playoffs. berry College, averaged 7.1 points and WDXY-AM 1240). Baltimore at Atlanta, 1 p.m. shot 49 percent from 3-point range. 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Maryland-Eastern Chicago at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. SUNDAY’S GAMES Shore at St. John’s (FOX SPORTS 1). Cleveland at Houston, 1 p.m. Calgary 6, Arizona 1 Croskey, who is receiving interest 7 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Challenge Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay 5, New Jersey 2 from several schools, averaged 7.6 — Virginia Tech at Penn State (ESPN2). Buffalo at Miami, 1 p.m. Nashville 5, Anaheim 2 7 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Challenge N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 4:05 p.m. Los Angeles 5, Edmonton 2 points. -- Illinois at Notre Dame (ESPNU). Kansas City at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. “All three of them started for us last 7 p.m. — College Basketball: North Florida at Florida San Francisco at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. MONDAY’S GAMES (SEC NETWORK). Minnesota at New England, 4:25 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. year and played significant roles,” 7:30 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten L.A. Chargers at Pittsburgh, 8:20 p.m. Ottawa at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Challenge — Michigan State at Louisville (ESPN). New Jersey at Florida, 7 p.m. Jones said. “They know what is ex- 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Carolina at Montreal (FOX MONDAY, DEC. 3 Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m. pected of them, and I expect all of SPORTSOUTH). Washington at Philadelphia, 8:15 p.m. Columbus at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Nevada at Loyola them to step up and fill some voids.” (Chicago) (ESPNEWS). TUESDAY’S GAMES The Gamecocks would have had a 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Charleston Southern at San Jose at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Marquette (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). NBA STANDINGS Ottawa at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. fourth starter back in point guard 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Vegas at Chicago (NBC Anaheim at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Tyrese Small. However, he tore an an- SPORTS NETWORK). EASTERN CONFERENCE Carolina at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Farleigh Dickinson at Atlantic Division Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. terior cruciate ligament a few weeks Providence (FOX SPORTS 1). W L Pct GB Vegas at Chicago, 8 p.m. ago. 8:30 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Montana Toronto 17 4 .810 — Colorado at Nashville, 8 p.m. State at Wyoming (STADIUM). Philadelphia 14 8 .636 3½ Arizona at Minnesota, 8 p.m. “We could possibly get him back for 9 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Challenge Boston 10 10 .500 6½ Dallas at Edmonton, 9 p.m. the playoffs,” Jones said of Small, who — North Carolina State at Wisconsin (ESPN2). Brooklyn 8 13 .381 9 Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m. 9 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Challenge New York 7 14 .333 10 averaged 7.6 points and a team high -- Pittsburgh at Iowa (ESPNU). Southeast Division WEDNESDAY’S GAMES 9 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at W L Pct GB St. Louis at Detroit, 7 p.m. 3.2 assists. Denver (NBA TV). Orlando 10 10 .500 — Anaheim at Florida, 7 p.m. Junior Cardrelle Cooper will start at 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Temple at Missouri Charlotte 9 10 .474 ½ San Jose at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. (SEC NETWORK) Washington 7 12 .368 2½ Dallas at Calgary, 9 p.m. the point against Hartsville. The other 9:30 p.m. — College Basketball: ACC/Big Ten Miami 7 12 .368 2½ Pittsburgh at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. starter will be senior Cody McCoy. Challenge — Indiana at Duke (ESPN). Atlanta 4 16 .200 6 Central Division THURSDAY’S GAMES Others that Jones will be counting W L Pct GB N.Y. Islanders at Boston, 7 p.m. on are 6-7 Eric Watts, O’Donnell For- Milwaukee 14 5 .737 — Minnesota at Columbus, 7 p.m. PREP FOOTBALL Detroit 10 7 .588 3 N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. tune and 6-4 Kwaleek Jones. Jones, SCHSL STATE PLAYOFFS Indiana 11 8 .579 3 Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. who is back at Sumter after spending Chicago 5 15 .250 9½ Chicago at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Semifinals Cleveland 4 14 .222 9½ Arizona at Nashville, 8 p.m. a year at Crestwood, scored 20 points Friday Los Angeles at Edmonton, 9 p.m. against the Gamecocks last season. WESTERN CONFERENCE Vegas at Vancouver, 10 p.m. 5A Southwest Division “We really like the players we have,” Upper State W L Pct GB Jones said. “ All of them can dribble Byrnes at T.L. Hanna Memphis 12 7 .632 — Lower State New Orleans 10 10 .500 2½ COLLEGE FOOTBALL the ball, all of them can shoot and all Dutch Fork at Summerville Dallas 9 9 .500 2½ Houston 9 9 .500 2½ AMWAY COACHES TOP 25 POLL of them can get to the basket.” 4A San Antonio 9 10 .474 3 After facing Hartsville, the No. 7 Upper State Northwest Division The Amway Top 25 football poll, with first- Daniel at Greer W L Pct GB place votes in parentheses, records through team among 4A schools featuring Uni- Lower State Denver 13 7 .650 — Nov. 24, total points based on 25 points for versity of South Carolina commitment Myrtle Beach at Hartsville Oklahoma City 12 7 .632 ½ first place through one point for 25th, and 3A Portland 12 8 .600 1 previous ranking: Trae Hannibal, the Gamecocks get to Minnesota 9 11 .450 4 Record Pts Pvs Upper State 1. Alabama (63) 12-0 1599 1 face 4A No. 4 Lakewood on Friday at Chester at Union County Utah 9 11 .450 4 Pacific Division 2. Clemson (1) 12-0 1536 2 Lakewood. Lower State 3. Notre Dame 12-0 1469 3 Wade Hampton at Dillon W L Pct GB Sumter is in a new region this year L.A. Clippers 13 6 .684 — 4. Georgia 11-1 1398 5 2A Golden State 14 7 .667 — 5. Oklahoma 11-1 1324 6 as well and isn’t even the highest Upper State L.A. Lakers 11 8 .579 2 6. Ohio State 11-1 1292 10 ranked region team in the 5A pre- Abbeville at Southside Christian Sacramento 10 10 .500 3½ 7. Central Florida 11-0 1200 9 Lower State Phoenix 4 15 .211 9 8. Michigan 10-2 1041 4 season poll. That belongs to Bly- Carvers Bay at Barnwell 9. Texas 9-3 939 11 thewood, which is ranked third. 1A SUNDAY’S GAMES 10. Florida 9-3 937 13 Orlando 108, L.A. Lakers 104 11. Washington 9-3 921 16 The other two Region IV foes are Upper State 12. Penn State 9-3 889 14 Lamar at Dixie Detroit 118, Phoenix 107 Atlanta 124, Charlotte 123 13. Washington St. 10-2 829 7 Irmo, which knocked Sumter out of Lower State 14. LSU 9-3 821 8 Hemingway at Green Sea-Floyds New York 103, Memphis 98 the playoffs in the second round last Philadelphia 127, Brooklyn 125 15. Kentucky 9-3 634 18 Toronto 125, Miami 115 16. West Virginia 8-3 621 12 season, and Lugoff-Elgin. Utah 133, Sacramento 112 17. Utah 9-3 610 17 NFL STANDINGS L.A. Clippers 104, Portland 100 18. Syracuse 9-3 499 19 19. Mississippi St. 8-4 460 20 AMERICAN CONFERENCE MONDAY’S GAMES 20. Boise State 10-2 375 22 PREP SCHEDULE East Houston at Washington, 7 p.m. 21. Northwestern 8-4 363 21 W L T Pct PF PA 22. Texas A&M 8-4 295 NR TUESDAY Milwaukee at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Varsity Basketball New England 8 3 0 .727 307 249 23. Fresno State 10-2 157 23 Minnesota at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Sumter at Hartsville, 6 p.m. Miami 5 6 0 .455 223 283 24. Utah State 10-2 130 15 Boston at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Scott’s Branch at Timmonsville, 6:30 p.m. Buffalo 4 7 0 .364 161 272 25. Army 9-2 119 24 San Antonio at Chicago, 8 p.m. Conway Christian at Laurence Manning, 6 p.m. N.Y. Jets 3 8 0 .273 221 281 Others receiving votes: Iowa State 103; Cin Indiana at Utah, 9 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball South cinnati 82; North Carolina State 55; Missouri Orlando at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Manning at East Clarendon, 4 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA 33; Iowa 20; Appalachian State 14; Pittsburgh Lee Central at Lakewood (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. Houston 7 3 0 .700 239 205 13; Memphis 6; Alabama at Birmingham 4; TUESDAY’S GAMES Wilson Hall at Heathwood Hall, 4 p.m. Indianapolis 6 5 0 .545 325 273 Buffalo 3; Oregon 3; Stanford 3; California 1; New York at Detroit, 7 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. Tennessee 5 5 0 .500 178 189 Georgia Southern 1; Wisconsin 1. Atlanta at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Basketball Jacksonville 3 8 0 .273 197 243 Toronto at Memphis, 8 p.m. Grace Christian at Sumter Christian (Boys Only), 5 p.m. North Indiana at Phoenix, 9 p.m. FCS PLAYOFFS B Team Basketball W L T Pct PF PA First Round L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9 p.m. Wilson Hall at Heathwood Hall, 4 p.m. Pittsburgh 7 3 1 .682 316 249 Saturday, Nov. 24 Baltimore 6 5 0 .545 271 198 WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Duquesne 31, Towson 10 Cincinnati 5 6 0 .455 276 347 Wofford 19, Elon 7 WEDNESDAY Atlanta at Charlotte, 7 p.m. B Team Basketball Cleveland 4 6 1 .409 253 283 SE Missouri St. 28, Stony Brook 14 New York at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Laurence Manning at Hammond, 4 p.m. West Montana St. 35, Incarnate Word 14 Utah at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Varsity Wrestling W L T Pct PF PA James Madison 20, Delaware 6 Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Sumter, Airport at White Knoll, 6 p.m. Kansas City 9 2 0 .818 404 294 Cleveland at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Nicholls St. 49, San Diego 30 L.A. Chargers 8 3 0 .727 307 219 Dallas at Houston, 8 p.m. N. Iowa 16, Lamar 13 Denver 5 6 0 .455 252 252 Jacksonville St. 34, ETSU 27 THURSDAY San Antonio at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Varsity Basketball Oakland 2 9 0 .182 187 327 Washington at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Second Round Clarendon Hall at Scott’s Branch, TBA Orlando at Portland, 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 Thomas Sumter vs. Augusta Christian in Garden City NATIONAL CONFERENCE Phoenix at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Jacksonville St. (9-3) at Maine (8-3), Noon Classic (in Augusta, Ga.), 7 p.m. East James Madison (9-3) at Colgate (9-1), 1 p.m. Varsity and JV Basketball W L T Pct PF PA THURSDAY’S GAMES Wofford (9-3) at Kennesaw St. (10-1), 2 p.m. Lee Central at Lamar (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. Dallas 6 5 0 .545 234 213 Golden State at Toronto, 8 p.m. Montana St. (8-4) at N. Dakota St. (11-0), 3 p.m. Laurence Manning at The King’s Academy, 4 p.m. Washington 6 5 0 .545 220 229 Indiana at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Duquesne (9-3) at S. Dakota St. (8-2), 3 p.m. Junior Varsity Basketball Philadelphia 5 6 0 .455 230 253 L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. SE Missouri St. (9-3) at Weber St. (9-2), 4 p.m. Sumter at Lakewood, 6 p.m. N.Y. Giants 3 8 0 .273 237 288 Nicholls St. (9-3) at E. Washington (9-2), 5 p.m. Camden at Crestwood, 6 p.m. South N. Iowa (7-5) at UC Davis (9-2), 7 p.m. B Team Basketball W L T Pct PF PA Ben Lippen at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. New Orleans 10 1 0 .909 409 256 NHL STANDINGS Quarterfinals Middle School Basketball Carolina 6 5 0 .545 287 282 Friday, Dec. 7 or Saturday, Dec. 8 Alice Drive at Manning, 5 p.m. Atlanta 4 7 0 .364 280 307 EASTERN CONFERENCE Montana St.-N. Dakota St. winner vs. James Hillcrest at Bates, 5 p.m. Tampa Bay 4 7 0 .364 294 338 Atlantic Division Madison-Colgate winner Chestnut Oaks at Ebenezer, 5 p.m. North GP W L OT Pts GF GA Duquesne-S. Dakota St. winner vs. Wofford- R.E. Davis at Furman, 5 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Tampa Bay 24 17 6 1 35 92 68 Kennesaw St. winner Kingstree at Lee Central, 5:30 p.m. Chicago 8 3 0 .727 317 211 Buffalo 24 16 6 2 34 76 66 Nicholls St.-E. Washington winner vs. N. Iowa-UC Minnesota 6 4 1 .591 265 246 Toronto 24 16 8 0 32 84 62 Davis winner Green Bay 4 6 1 .409 264 267 Boston 23 13 6 4 30 65 55 Jacksonville St.-Maine winner vs. SE Missouri St.- FRIDAY Varsity Basketball Detroit 4 7 0 .364 238 286 Montreal 24 11 8 5 27 76 81 Weber St. winner Sumter at Lakewood, 6 p.m. West Detroit 23 10 10 3 23 63 73 Crestwood at Camden, 6 p.m. W L T Pct PF PA Ottawa 23 9 11 3 21 83 100 Semifinals Lake City at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. L.A. Rams 10 1 0 .909 389 282 Florida 21 8 9 4 20 69 78 Friday, Dec. 14 or Saturday, Dec. 15 Thomas Sumter in Garden City Classic (in Augusta, Ga.), TBA Seattle 6 5 0 .545 276 243 Metropolitan Division TBD Varsity and JV Basketball Arizona 2 9 0 .182 155 293 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Championship Manning at C.E. Murray, 4 p.m. San Francisco 2 9 0 .182 239 293 Washington 23 13 7 3 29 80 73 Saturday, Jan. 5 Wilson Hall at Northwood, 4 p.m. Columbus 23 13 8 2 28 77 73 At Toyota Stadium N.Y. Islanders 22 12 8 2 26 71 64 Laurence Manning at Ben Lippen, 4 p.m. THURSDAY’S GAMES Frisco, Texas Williamsburg at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Chicago 23, Detroit 16 N.Y. Rangers 24 12 10 2 26 71 74 Semifinal winners, Noon Clarendon Hall at Conway Christian (No JV Girls), 5 p.m. Dallas 31, Washington 23 Carolina 23 11 9 3 25 63 66 Varsity Wrestling New Orleans 31, Atlanta 17 Pittsburgh 22 9 8 5 23 74 71 Philadelphia 23 10 11 2 22 69 82 Sumter in Irmo PSC (at Irmo High), TBA SUNDAY’S GAMES New Jersey 22 9 10 3 21 65 72 TRANSACTIONS New England 27, N.Y. Jets 13 SATURDAY Varsity Basketball Baltimore 34, Oakland 17 WESTERN CONFERENCE MONDAY BASEBALL Thomas Sumter in Garden City Classic (in Augusta, Ga.), Seattle 30, Carolina 27 Central Division American League TBA Philadelphia 25, N.Y. Giants 22 GP W L OT Pts GF GA CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Claimed LHP Ian Clarkin off Varsity and JV Basketball Tampa Bay 27, San Francisco 9 Nashville 24 17 6 1 35 81 58 waivers from the Chicago Cubs. Crestwood at Lee Central (No JV Girls), 2 p.m. Cleveland 35, Cincinnati 20 Minnesota 23 14 7 2 30 75 63 KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Designated RHP Burch Smith Manning at Scott’s Branch, 3 p.m. Buffalo 24, Jacksonville 21 Colorado 23 13 6 4 30 86 65 for assignment. Claimed RHP Conner Greene off Varsity and JV Equestrian L.A. Chargers 45, Arizona 10 Winnipeg 22 13 7 2 28 74 62 waivers from St. Louis. Wilson Hall in IEA Event (at The Farm at One Under Lane Indianapolis 27, Miami 24 Dallas 24 12 10 2 26 68 66 MINNESOTA TWINS — Claimed 1B C.J. Cron off in Lugoff), TBA Denver 24, Pittsburgh 17 Chicago 24 9 10 5 23 65 82 waivers from Tampa Bay. Varsity Shooting Minnesota 24, Green Bay 17 St. Louis 22 8 11 3 19 67 73 NEW YORK YANKEES — Designated INF Ronald Laurence Manning in SCYSF Event (at Back Woods Quail Open: L.A. Rams, Kansas City Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Torreyes for assignment. Claimed RHP Parker Club in Georgetown), TBA Calgary 24 14 9 1 29 81 69 Bridwell off waivers from the L.A. Angels. Varsity Wrestling MONDAY’S GAMES SEATTLE MARINERS — Named Tim Laker hitting Sumter in Irmo PSC (at Irmo High), TBA Tennessee at Houston, 8:15 p.m. San Jose 24 12 8 4 28 75 74 Vegas 25 12 12 1 25 69 70 coach. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 | B3

rushing touchdown record TIGERS of 17 with his 2-touchdown FROM PAGE B1 performance, bringing him to 19 on the season. its existing school record. “Travis set the record for The Tigers scored eight touchdowns in a season to- touchdowns to move their night,” Swinney said. “I’m season total to 74. The 2018 really happy for him.” team is now one touch- Graduate student run- down shy of the 2016 team, ning back Adam Choice which scored 75 touch- also had a good night with downs, for the most total 56 yards on seven carries touchdowns in a season in and three touchdowns. school history. Clemson also set a school Clemson true freshman record for the most rushing quarterback Trevor Law- touchdowns in a season rence had the best game of with 42. his brief career, completing Sophomore wide receiver 27 of his 36 passes for 393 Tee Higgins caught the yards. That was a career high lone receiving touchdown for Lawrence and the most for Clemson and had six passing yards ever given up receptions for 142 yards. by the Gamecocks to Clem- “Tee was amazing,” son. Lawrence also tossed a Swinney said. “Tee had touchdown in the win. just some incredible plays.” “I thought Trevor was Graduate student wide MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM just…amazing,” Swinney receiver Hunter Renfrow Clemson running back Travis Ettiene (9) follows the blocking of offensive guard Gage Cervenka in the Ti- said. also contributed with five gers’ 56-35 triumph over South Carolina on Saturday in Clemson. Clemson sophomore run- catches for 80 yards. ning back Travis Etienne “Renfrow just, I mean, also turned in a solid per- wow,” Swinney said. “That’s formance, rushing the ball all I can say. He’s just so 28 times for 150 yards and much fun to watch. You talk ACC Mismatch? Pitt hopes two scores. Etienne broke about a special young man, the single-season Clemson a special player.” to challenge No. 2 Clemson and offensive line and tight USC FROM PAGE B1 ends, running backs be- BY PETE IACOBELLI lieve in me just like I be- The Associated Press yards any South Carolina lieve in them, and that’s all Swinney miffed by critics quarterback has thrown for we need,” Bentley said. CLEMSON — Neither against Clemson. He com- Senior wide receiver Clemson coach Dabo Swin- pleted 32 of 50 passes and Deebo Samuel caught 10 ney nor Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi threw five touchdown pass- passes for 210 yards and sees the Atlantic Coast after 21-point win over USC es against one interception. three scores. Conference championship “Thought he played ex- “The guy’s a competi- game as a looming blowout, CLEMSON (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is angry tremely well,” USC head tor,” Muschamp said. no matter how many others at those complaining about the second-ranked Tigers’ latest coach Will Muschamp said “He’s a really good football do. dominant victory. of Bentley. “Gutsy, tough, player. He goes and com- The second-ranked Tigers Swinney said Sunday he was shown articles that’s who he is and glad petes at practice every day. (CFP No. 2) come in on a and reports critical of his team’s play in a 56-35 he’s our quarterback. I He competes every single major roll, the ACC Atlantic victory over South Carolina on Saturday night. think he’s playing at a high day.” champions capping their Swinney said he’ll never apologize for a three- level and we gotta continue Sophomore wide receiver second 12-0 season since touchdown win over his state rival. playing well around him, Shi Smith caught nine pass- 2015 with a satisfying, 56-35 Swinney said his goal has always been to win and that’s part of why he’s es for 109 yards and a score. victory over state rival by “one more point” and if that’s not enough, playing well. “Shi’s done well versus South Carolina on Saturday SWINNEY “it’s time for me to move on somewhere else.” “Offensively, we played everybody we’ve played,” night. Swinney called those dissatisfied with the win extremely well.” Muschamp said. “We’ve “We really have had a his- “shameful” and that it disrespected the work his coaches and Bentley took full advan- been able to get matchups toric season, not just a great players have put in to achieve a perfect record. tage of his talented receiv- and get him in space. he’s a season,” Swinney said. “A Clemson (12-0) will play Pittsburgh in the Atlantic Coast ing corps. He made the very effective player.” lot of first time whatevers.” Conference Championship game Saturday night. passes and they made the Junior tight end Kiel Pol- First-time Coastal Divi- plays, which hasn’t always lard caught two passes for sion winner Pitt (7-5) stum- been the case this season 94 yards and a touchdown, bled in its final regular-sea- why he let loose on All- a graduate student in his for the Gamecocks, who and junior running back son contest, dropping a 24-3 America defensive tackle fourth season, left the pro- are 6-5 on the year. Mon Denson ran the ball 17 contest at Miami , dropping Christian Wilkins on Satur- gram with the intent to “I know my receivers times for 62 yards. out of the Top 25 — and day night when he flashed a transfer. dropping their chances, in Heisman Trophy pose in the Former Clemson running the eyes of many, of staging end zone following his back C.J. Fuller, who was an upset of the powerhouse 1-yard touchdown run. The with the team last year, died ceiver Tee Higgins, offen- Tigers. celebration drew an un- suddenly at 22 years old in ACC FROM PAGE B1 sive tackle Treymane An- “I think our kids under- sportsmanlike conduct pen- early October, shaking many chrum, offensive guard stand that we’re the under- alty and Swinney told of his former teammates. Etienne, who leads the Sean Pollard, center Justin dog,” Narduzzi said Sunday. Wilkins he’d never run the Through it all, Swinney, ACC with 1,307 rushing Falcinelli, linebacker Tre “Turn on any TV station or ball again if he did another Clemson has stayed the yards and 20 touchdowns, Lamar and cornerback ESPN they’ll probably find selfish stunt like that. course play for another led the balloting with 174 Trayvon Mullen. out.” Wilkins apologized, mean- league title. points. Two-time ACC Ja- The third team performers But it was Narduzzi’s Pan- ing Clemson’s offensive Pitt’s Narduzzi believes cobs Blocking Trophy win- for Clemson are wide receiv- thers who own just one of “Fridge Package” with near- several of his players were ner Hyatt earned his third er Hunter Renfrow, offensive two regular-season upsets of ly 700 pounds of defensive looking ahead to the Clem- first-team All-ACC selection. guard John Simpson, defen- Clemson the past four sea- tackles in Wilkins and Dex- son matchup during their The second team per- sive end Austin Bryant, line- sons — the Tigers are 46-2 in ter Lawrence lining up in week prepping for Miami. formers for Clemson are backer Kendall Joseph, cor- the regular season during the backfield might make it He’s confident the group freshman quarterback nerback A.J. Terrell and that stretch — when they to the ACC championship that takes the field Saturday Trevor Lawrence, wide re- safety Tanner Muse. went into Death Valley two game. night will be ready to put years ago and defeated the “It’s been a fun year,” forth their best performance nation’s second-ranked Swinney said. and give themselves a team. Even if it hasn’t always chance few believe they Narduzzi said that land- been adversity free. Swinney have. Got mark win won’t affect this demoted last year’s quarter- “The stars have to be a Job? GET A CAR! week’s game, although it back starter Kelly Bryant aligned,” Narduzzi said. We Finance in House certainly helped build his behind strong-armed fresh- “You have to do things right program into ACC Coastal man Trevor Lawrence after and have a little luck along champions. the fourth game and Bryant, the way.” NO CREDIT CHECK When you can topple a NO CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! BANKRUPTCY - NO PROBLEM! 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Gonzaga received 32 lowed Notre Dame and UConn in the NORTH CAROLINA: FEDORA OUT AS FOOT- Donaldson agreed to a first-place votes from a 65-person poll voted on by a 31-member national BALL COACH AFTER 7 SEASONS $23 million, one-year con- media panel in the poll released Mon- media panel Monday. tract, a person familiar day, edging Kansas by one. The top 10 teams remained un- RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina with the agreement told No. 3 Duke received one first-place changed, with Mississippi State, Mary- says football coach Larry Fedora is MCCANN The Associated Press on vote despite the loss to the Zags and land, Stanford, Oregon State and out after seven seasons. Monday. The person No. 4 Virginia the other one after win- Texas rounding out the group. The school announced the decision spoke on condition of anonymity be- ning the Battle 4 Atlantis title in the TEXAS TECH FIRES FORMER QB KINGSBURY in a news release Sunday morning. cause the deal was subject to a suc- Bahamas. AFTER 6 YEARS AS COACH That came less than a day after an cessful physical. Nevada moved up to No. 5 after win- overtime loss to rival North Carolina McCann’s deal was announced by ning the Las Vegas Invitational, with LUBBOCK, Texas — Kliff Kings- State that dropped the Tar Heels to 2-9 Atlanta, where he became a seven- Tennessee, Michigan, Auburn, Michi- bury has been fired at Texas Tech and concluded with a brawl between time All-Star from 2005-13. He got a $2 gan State and Kentucky rounding out after the former record-setting Red the teams in the end zone. million, one-year contract to play near the top 10. Raiders quarterback had a losing Fedora’s exit completes a swift fall. his home. NOTRE DAME-UCONN STILL 1-2 IN WOMEN’S overall record in his six seasons as The program won 11 games and an At- GONZAGA PASSES KANSAS FOR AP TOP 25 their head coach. lantic Coast Conference division cham- NO. 1 IN AP POLL, DUKE IS NO.3 Athletic director Kirby Hocutt an- pionship in 2015. UNC went 5-18 over NEW YORK — Notre Dame and nounced the move in a news release the past two seasons marred by injuries, Gonzaga is the new No. 1 in The Asso- UConn remain the top two teams in Sunday, a day after the Red Raiders inexperienced players and close losses. ciated Press Top 25, leapfrogging Kan- The Associated Press women’s basket- finished their third consecutive losing sas after winning the Maui Invitational. ball poll, setting up a 1-vs.-2 matchup season with a 35-24 loss to Baylor From wire reports

an Church. Professional services en- late Archie LeRoy McElveen OBITUARIES In lieu of flowers, memori- trusted to Dyson’s Home for and Pearl Hicks McElveen. RODNEY LEWIS SR. als may be made to St. James Funerals, 237 Main St., Sum- Elsie was the oldest of seven Michael T. Morgan (Celesta) Lutheran Church, Memorial merton, (803) 485-4280. children. She had six broth- Rodney Lewis Sr., husband of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Fund, 1137 Alice Drive, Sum- JOHN BURNS BAILEY ers, four sons and a husband, of Kimberly Crank-Lewis, and Mark T. Morgan (Holly) ter, SC 29150 or the Sumter all who she spent her life was born on Dec. 9, 1963, in and Matthew T. Morgan SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, John Burns Bailey, 82, hus- keeping straight. She was a Sumter, to the late Sammie (Amanda), all of Sumter, SC 29150. band of Lila June Taylor Bai- loving mother, wife, sister, and Maggie Sumter; nine You may go to www.bullock- ley, has gone to be with our daughter, and her proudest White Lewis. grandchildren; funeralhome.com and sign the Lord on Monday, Nov. 26, title, “Grandma.” She retired In addition to and siblings, family’s guest book. 2018. from Santee Print Works and his parents, Rod- Barbara Bou- The family has chosen Bull- Services will be announced was a member of Westminster ney was preced- dreau, Norma ock Funeral Home for the ar- by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Presbyterian Church. ed in death by a Surovich, Fran- rangements. Funeral Home and Crematori- Survivors include three sister, Zelda MORGAN cis Sasseville, um of Sumter. sons, Ronald H. Crawford Jr. LEWIS Lewis-Claridy; Alan Sasseville, MILDRED L. MARTIN (Glenda) of Greer, and Brian three aunts; Janice Hebert Keith Crawford and Christo- three uncles; and and Karen Hebert. Mildred Lorraine Martin, pher Marshall Crawford, both his grandparents. She was preceded in death 52, died on Saturday, Nov. 24, of Sumter; grandchildren, Ca- Rodney departed this by siblings, Norman “Skip” 2018, at her place of residence. mille Angeline Knezevich, earthy life on Wednesday, Sasseville, Ronald Sasseville Born on Oct. 22, 1966, in Ashley Elizabeth Pfountz, Al- Nov. 21, 2018, in Hartsville. and Joanna Gustafson. MARY MARIE F. HARRISON Trenton, New Jersey, she was lison Elaine Felder, Brian Rodney leaves to cherish his Funeral services will be a daughter of the late Willie Keith Crawford Jr. and Madi- memory: his wife, Kimberly held at noon today at Dalzell ALCOLU — Mary Marie Doughty Jr. and Harriett De- son Kristin Crawford; seven Crank-Lewis; three daugh- Baptist Church with the Rev. Felder Harrison, 77, wife of lorise Parson. great-grandchildren; and a ters, Sanquonetta (Chris) Mc- Mark Barnette officiating. Mose Harrison, died on Satur- The family will receive brother, Barry Wayne Millan, Courtney Pendergrass Burial will be at Fort Jackson day, Nov. 24, 2018, at Windsor family and friends at the McElveen of Columbia. and Nyshelle Crank; four National Cemetery. Manor Nursing Center, Man- home of her sister, Melarka She was preceded in death sons, Rodney Lewis Jr., Ro- The family will receive ning. Parson, 4180 Zachary Road, by a son, Emory Douglas driques Lewis, Rominique friends at the home. She was born on June 3, Sumter. Crawford; and two grandchil- Lewis and Nicholas Crank- Memorials may be made to 1941, in the Cades section of Funeral arrangements are dren, Rory Christopher Craw- Lewis; 14 grandchildren; a the James Austin Compton Williamsburg County, to the incomplete at this time and ford Sr. and Christina Gabri- brother, Samuel L. (Carolyn) Suicide Awareness Founda- late German and Viola Ham- will be announced by Sum- elle Crawford. Lewis Jr.; two sisters, Mellony tion, which was very near and mett Felder. merton Funeral Home LLC. A graveside service will be (James) Anderson and Mach- dear to her heart, or to the The family is receiving THOMAS JUNIOUS JR. held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday elle Lewis; four aunts; one American Diabetes Associa- friends at 1299 Ocean Road, at the Olanta Baptist Church uncle; and a host of other rel- tion, P.O. Box 15829, Arling- Alcolu. COLUMBIA — On Satur- Cemetery with the Rev. Stuart atives and friends. ton, VA 22215. These services have been day, Nov. 24, 2018, Thomas Ju- Mizelle and the Rev. Andrew Funeral services will be Elmore-Cannon-Stephens entrusted to Samuels Funeral nious Jr. departed this life at Basham officiating. held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Funeral Home and Crematori- Home LLC of Manning. the Dorn VA Medical Center The family will receive at Jehovah Missionary Baptist um of Sumter is in charge of BETTY ROSS in Columbia. friends from 11 a.m. to noon Church, 803 S. Harvin St., the arrangements. Born on Feb. 22, 1947, in on Wednesday at Elmore-Can- Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. JUDITH TERRY Betty Ross passed away on Summerton, he was a son of non-Stephens Funeral Home Marion H. Newton, pastor, of- Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. the late Elijah and Minnie Ida and other times at the home. ficiating. Judith Terry, age 67, died on Funeral services will be Gipson Junious. Memorials may be made to A public viewing will be Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at her held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday The family is receiving rel- Westminster Presbyterian held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at residence. at St. John United Methodist atives and friends at his resi- Church, 230 Alice Drive, Sum- the mortuary. Born in Columbia, she was Church in the Oats communi- dence, 2307 Lillie Martin ter, SC 29150. The family is receiving a daughter of the late Robert ty. Internment will follow at Road, Summerton. The family would like to ex- friends at 110 Habitat Court, Clifton Terry Sr. and Mary Boone Memorial Gardens. Funeral services are in- press their appreciation to Ca- Sumter. Jennings Terry. Judith re- Public visitations will be complete and will be an- mille, Brian, Madison, Carol Services are in the care of ceived her undergraduate de- held from noon until 3 p.m. nounced by Fleming & De- Crawford, RN, and Rose Price Whites Mortuary LLC of gree from Lander University today at the funeral home. Laine Funeral Home and Cha- for their unwavering love and Sumter. and her Master’s Degree in Professional and courteous pel. support during this time of LEE NORA LAWSON Education from USC Aiken. services have been entrusted ELSIE M. CRAWFORD illness. They would also like She taught for five years in to JP Holley Funeral Home, to thank Dr. Jeffery Smith SUMMERTON — Lee Nora the Edgefield County Schools Bishopville Chapel. Elsie M. Crawford, 86, be- and staff, as well as the staff Lawson, 58, wife of the Rev. and then for 23 years at Wild- JOE PRICE loved wife of the late Ronald of Amedisys Hospice for all of Johnnie Lee Lawson Sr., died er Elementary School. Judith H. Crawford Sr., entered into their care and compassion. on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at was an active member of St. Joe Price passed away on eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens her residence, James Lutheran Church and Sunday, Nov. 25 2018. 25, 2018. Funeral Home and Crematori- 1126 Oliver was a devout Christian, who The family is receiving Born and raised in Turbev- um of Sumter is in charge of James Road, had a passion for studying friends at 712 Azalea Circle. ille, she was a daughter of the the arrangements. Summerton. God’s word. She loved her Professional and courteous She was born family and friends and had a services will be announced on Jan. 18, 1960, passion for animals. She will later by JP Holley Funeral in Summerton, a be dearly missed by all who Home, Bishopville Chapel. Competitive Rates – LAWSON daughter of the knew her. FRANCES BURGESS ABRAM late Irene Sabb. 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Bobby Columbia; two great-nieces, friends at the home of her Let me help you choose an McDonald assisting. Burial Olivia and River Ann daughter, 915 Miller Road, FDIC-insured Certiﬁcate of will follow at Bethlehem Mis- Dawkins; and two great-neph- Apartment 13A, Sumter, SC Deposit from State Farm Bank® sionary Baptist Church Ceme- ews, John Bryan and Robert 29150. and watch your money grow. tery, Summerton. Dawkins. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Bank with a good neighbor®. The family is receiving In addition to her parents, Main St., Sumter, is in charge CALL ME TODAY FOR friends at her residence. she was preceded in death by of arrangements. MORE INFORMATION. These services have been her brother, Robert Clifton Ben Griffith Jr, Agent JOE LOUIS OLIVER State Farm Agent entrusted to Samuels Funeral Terry Jr. 2577 Broad Street Extension Home LLC of Manning. A funeral service will be SUMMERTON — Joe Louis Sumter, SC 29150 LINDA MARIE MORGAN held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday “CP” Oliver, age 77, husband Bus: 803-469-6800 at St. James Lutheran Church of Mary Frank Oliver, entered Linda Marie Morgan, 64, with the Rev. Keith Getz offici- into eternal rest on Saturday, wife of Merriman Timothy ating. Interment will follow at Nov. 24, 2018, at McLeod Re- Morgan, passed away on Fri- Evergreen Memorial Park gional Medical Center, Flor- day, Nov. 23, 2018, at Palmetto cemetery. ence. Health Tuomey. Pallbearers will be Freder- Born in Clarendon County, Born on June 14, 1954, in ick Bryan, Mark Campbell, he was a son of the late James Leominster, Massachusetts, Stephen Dawkins, Davis Hook and Wilhemina Thames Oli- she was a daughter of the late Jr., Whit Jordan and Ben ver. *Up to FDIC insured limits. Annual Percentage Yields as of 10/17/18. Advertised Norman and Irene Lavoie Sas- Manley. 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McElveen, Jr. of the claimant, the basis of the claim, of the claimant, the basis of the claim, CON applications will be filed for Mayor the amount claimed, the date when the the amount claimed, the date when the Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, ESTATE each county and the project capital claim will become due, the nature of any claim will become due, the nature of any stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, costs for each county will not exceed uncertainty as to the amount claimed and uncertainty as to the amount claimed and 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. $2,000. For additional information, Estate Notice the date when due, and a description of the date when due, and a description of contact: BETSY CHEWNING, 147 Sumter County any security as to the claim. any security as to the claim. Land & Lots Professional Lane, Pawleys Island, SC, 29585. NOTICE TO CREDITORS PETS & for Sale Estate:/Cornelius Davis, Jr. OF ESTATES #2018ES4300656 Estate:/Marjorie D. Jones ANIMALS Public Hearing Persons having claim against the Personal Representative #2018ES4300668 1-5 Acre lots (or more) $15,000 per following estates are required to deliver Linda Davis-Pearson Personal Representative Roger L. Anthony acre. Peaceful quiet country living NOTICE OF SUMTER or mail their claims to the indicated C/O J. David Weeks C/O Ricci Land Welch just outside Sumter. Located on BOARD OF ZONING Personal Representatives, appointed to PO Box 370 PO Box 138 London road. From Plowden Mill, APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING administer these estates, and to fi le their Sumter, SC 29151 Pets Manning, SC 29102 about 2 tenths down on the right. claims on Form #371PC with the Probate 803-223-1164 The Sumter City-County Board of Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Estate:/Martha T. Dargon Angel fish, fresh water, silver & Zoning Appeals will hold a regularly Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or #2018ES4300669 Estate:/Prince Albert black. $4, $5 & $7. Buy 5/Get one scheduled meeting on Wednesday, before the date that is eight months after Personal Representative #2018ES4300639 Free. Call between 3pm-7pm December 12, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the the date of the fi rst publication of this Gardenia Dargon Personal Representative TRANSPORTATION Notice to Creditors, (unless previously 4922 Old Page Rd. #232 803-452-6728. City Council Chambers located on Adline Albert the Fourth Floor of the Opera House barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), Durham, NC 27703 P.O. Box 702 (21 North Main Street, Sumter, South or such persons shall be forever barred Sumter, SC 29151 Carolina). The following requests are as to heir claims. All claims are required Estate:/Abraham Feldsott scheduled for public hearing: to be presented in written statements, #2018ES4300641 indicating the name and the address Personal Representative Estate:/Allison C. Stevens MERCHANDISE BOA-18-21, 3483 Widman Dr. of the claimant, the basis of the claim, Florence R. Feldsott #2018ES4300657 Autos For Sale (County) the amount claimed, the date when the C/O J. Cabot Seth Personal Representative The applicant is requesting a claim will become due, the nature of any P.O. Box 1268 Harden E. Stevens, Jr. variance from Article 4, Section uncertainty as to the amount claimed and Sumter, SC 29151 265 E. Brewington Rd. Firewood For Sale: Rockwood 24ft 2000 4.g.2.b.4 to allow a detached garage the date when due, and a description of Sumter, SC 29153 model RV $2750 Call 803-720-4129 to be placed further forward on the any security as to the claim. Estate:/James B. Hall lot than the principal dwelling. The #2018ES4300659 TONS & TONS of fire wood premium property is located at 3483 Widman Personal Representative Estate:/Virginia Cooper Estate:/Frances M. Grant seasoned oak. U haul $50 per pick Dr., is zoned Agricultural Cynthia A. Bacvinskas #2018ES4300631 #2018ES4300663 Personal Representative up load, delivered 1 cord $130. Conservation (AC) and represented 6027 Tarleton Rd. by Tax Map #182-02-01-006. Personal Representative Dalzell, SC 29040 Isiah Cooper Collins Tree Service 803-499-2136 Collette E. Scandrett 501 Robney Dr. 3426 Nash Pl. SE Estate:/Parnell Reed Sumter, SC 29150 For Sale Documents pertaining to the proposed request(s) are on file in the Washington, DC 20019 #2018ES4300649 or Trade Personal Representative Office of the Sumter City-County Estate:/Young D. Long Planning Department and are Estate:/Renee E. Licorish Wanda R. Hearrell 4720 E. Brewington Rd. #2018ES4300665 Wood Mizer saw mill (model available to be inspected and #2018ES4300634 Personal Representative Gable, SC 29051 studied by interested citizens. Personal Representative Ashley D. Long LT40), exc. cond. New HP motor and Tiffany S. Licorish 4 Bucktail Way (200 hrs) 30 spare blades. $10,000. Margaret R. Ardis SUMTER COUNTY COUNCIL 2648 Moonlite Dr. Irmo, SC 29063 Call 803-499-2136 James T. McCain, Chairman Sumter, SC 29153 2385 Brodgon Cir. Mary Blanding, Clerk Sumter, SC 29153 Evergreen Cemetary, Fountain Estate:/Jenkins W. Mims Estate:/Irene C. Mathis Garden Three - 2 plots & 2 vaults. NOTICE OF SUMTER Estate:/Rheatis R. Grant #2018ES4300636 $2,000 each. Call 803-469-4357. BOARD OF ZONING #2018ES4300653 #2018ES4300655 Personal Representative Personal Representative APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING Personal Representative Stephen Mathis Christopher Mims Bernice Johnson 3985 E. Brewington Rd. 313 Lakeview Terrace The Sumter City-County Board of 3853 Peach Orchard Rd. Holly Springs, GA 30115 Zoning Appeals will hold a regularly Sumter, SC 29153 Dalzell, SC 29040 scheduled meeting on Wednesday, EMPLOYMENT December 12, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located on the Fourth Floor of the Opera House call us (21 North Main Street, Sumter, South Get The Sumter Item Help Wanted Full-Time Carolina). The following requests are scheduled for public hearing: delivered to your HVAC Service Tech position & TODAY BOA-18-22, 765 W. Oakland Ave. install person avail. F/T w/ benefits. (City) Apply in person Gene's Heating & The applicant is requesting Special doorstep. Air, LLC, 4035 Raccoon Rd. Manning NOTIFICATION OF BOARD OF APPEALS Wanted laborer with CDL license, welding experience is a plus. Salary PUBLIC HEARING negotiable. For more info. call 803-494-9590. The City of Manning Board of Zoning Appeals will Experienced carpenter needed for framing & siding. Must provide own meet on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM, transportation. 803-473-4246 leave your name & phone number. There City Hall, 29 West Boyce Street, to hear the following is no caller I.D. appeal: Steel Erectors & Welders needed. Experience is a must! 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