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SOUTH CAROLINA POLITICS Candidate Mullikin makes campaign stop at Willie Sue’s A3 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents Getting ‘our story out’ Mother of burned 6-year-old alleges harassment and intimidation

BY JIM HILLEY been charged with assault and battery, Johnson was apparently referring to an [email protected] she said, for allegedly pouring lighter October 2016 article in the Manning fluid on her son’s back, which was ignit- Times, in which it said Garrett believed At a news conference at Clarendon ed. The burn victim was treated at J.M. the incident was “absolutely” an accident. County Courthouse on Thursday morn- Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia. In a press release announcing Thurs- ing, the mother of a 6-year-old Alcolu During the news conference, the in- day’s news conference, Johnson raised boy who received second-degree burns in jured child spent most of his time trying racial aspects about the case, noting in an incident on Oct. 16, 2016, made allega- to stay behind Brown and was reluctant the release the victim was black and the tions that former Clarendon County when his mother asked him to show his alleged assailant was white. The news re- Sheriff Randy Garrett covered up aspects burns to the media. Elder James John- lease also alleged Brown has received of the case. son, state coordinator of the South Caro- “ongoing threats.” JIM HILLEY / THE SUMTER ITEM Leslie Brown, the 6-year-old’s mother, lina National Action Network, who orga- Johnson said holding a news conference Leslie Brown raises her 6-year-old also said she and her children have been nized the conference, alleged Clarendon was the “only way to get our story out.” son’s shirt to show his burns dur- harassed and intimidated by neighbors County had “suppressed” the story and a ing a news conference Thursday about the case. report put out by Garrett at the time of at Clarendon County Courthouse. A then 11-year-old neighbor boy has the incident describing it as “bogus.” SEE STORY, PAGE A7 Fun, games and pizza Art and essay contest winners get treated special BY ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected]

Forty-four elementary school students spent some time away from class to eat pizza and play games at Chuck E. Cheese’s on Thursday after they were selected winners of Sumter Po- lice Department’s fifth-annual Black History Month Art and Essay Contest. The contest, one of the police department’s community outreach projects, is held in part- nership with Sumter School District. This the department’s annual effort to build goodwill in the community during Black Histo- ry Month, Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark PHOTOS BY RHONDA BARRICK / THE SUMTER ITEM III said. From left, first-grader Serenity Stewart and third- Law enforcement officers respond to calls in- grader Anna Alan, both students at Alice Drive Ele- volving children through no fault of the child, mentary School, enjoy playing a game Thursday at so the celebration at Chuck E. Cheese’s allows Chuck E. Cheese’s on Broad Street. They were children and officers to interact in a fun envi- among the winners of Sumter Police Department’s ronment, he said. Black History Month Art and Essay Contest. Roark said Thursday was also an opportunity to recognize local children for their efforts through fifth grade wrote essays about a black and achievements in school. person in history that they wanted to grow up In order to be chosen for the day of fun, stu- to be like. dents wrote essays or drew pictures based on She said one student from each grade was prompts from Sumter School District, said chosen to attend the day of pizza and games. Barron Hite, event coordinator for the police One school had a tie at one of the grade lev- department. els, so two children were invited, she said. Shelly Galloway, public information and The pictures and essays were judged by em- partnerships coordinator for the school dis- ployees with the school district and members trict, said students in kindergarten through second grade drew photos of a black person in Sgt. Gary Atkinson, with Sumter Police Department, explains a game history who is their hero, and students in third SEE PIZZA, PAGE A7 to Lemira Elementary School student Takiyah Miller. Hardy thinks retreat topics Cases of flu will help with strategic plan on the rise BY BRUCE MILLS organizational strategic statewide [email protected] plan, according to Hardy. The breakout sessions were Breakout sessions on key used to capture thoughts and BY KASEY MEREDITH focus areas for the commu- ideas for that plan. [email protected] nity were a great platform “I was very pleased with for good participation and the amount of engagement Even though Sumter County engagement from Chamber with those who were sitting is seeing an increase in the flu members and others at this in on the sessions,” Hardy PHOTO PROVIDED BY BRENT KING / LIMELITE PHOTOGRAPHY virus, it’s still not too late to year’s retreat, Sumter’s said. “It seemed to me like Becca Monroe-Hardy of Adams Outdoor Advertising, left, and ses- get a flu shot. Chamber president said. everybody was pitching in sion facilitator Lefford Fate of the City of Sumter listen to respon- Robert Yanity, an agency Chris Hardy, president and and at least taking part in dents Saturday in Wilmington, North Carolina, during a breakout spokesman for South Carolina CEO of Greater Sumter the discussion and providing session at the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce retreat. Department of Health and En- Chamber of Commerce, input on what may be need- vironmental Control, said made his comments about ed in regards to the topics we wanted to accomplish new downtown location. there has been an overall in- last weekend’s retreat in that were discussed.” and what kind of time Hardy thinks the extra crease statewide in flu activity Wilmington, North Carolina, Hardy said a long-term frame,” Hardy said. available space at the Cham- compared to the same time on Wednesday. strategic plan is a necessity One idea from the retreat ber would be ideal for a one- last year. And according to This year’s retreat, titled for the Chamber and some- was for the Chamber to start or two-person operation just DHEC’s statewide report, “Investing for the Future,” thing that hasn’t been done a small-business incubator getting started that wants a there are 7,352 reported flu addressed four key Chamber before. Hardy took over as program to help budding en- brick-and-mortar, central- cases this year to date versus divisions — small business Chamber president in Au- trepreneurs. ized location and access to 1,100 cases last year. and community growth, edu- gust 2015. Hardy said he has that area and Chamber resourc- The cumulative influenza cation and workforce devel- “We need a long-term stra- item on his radar, especially es. case rate by 100,000 is 272, in opment, legislative priorities tegic plan — whether that be with Sumter Development and military affairs — to a three- to five-year plan — Board soon to be leaving the help formulate a long-term, depending on exactly what Chamber’s offices for its own SEE RETREAT, PAGE A7 SEE FLU, PAGE A7

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LOCAL & STATE BRIEFS Black History Month program at library FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS BY IVY MOORE tion of George Stinney Jr., at 14 the [email protected] youngest person executed in the U.S. in Elected local legislators the 20th century. After having been to meet community Sumter County Library will continue found guilty of the murders of two its Black History Month observance at young white girls in 1944, Stinney was The Monthly Vision In Prog- 6 p.m. Monday with a presentation on tried, convicted and sentenced to death ress meeting will be held at 10 the South Carolina Constitution of in a period of one day, April 24, just a a.m. Wednesday, March 1, at 1868. The public is invited to attend the month after the girls’ deaths. He was James E. Clyburn Intermodal program in the library’s main meeting executed on June 16, 1944. Transportation Center on room at 111 N. Harvin St. Frierson worked with the Stinney South Harvin Street. The 1868 constitution was the sixth of family and its lawyers for more than a The meeting will feature for the state’s seven and is recognized for decade. In December 2014, he saw the first time newly elected its progressive provisions. George Stinney’s conviction vacated by members of Sumter City Guest lecturer George E. Frierson III S.C. Circuit Judge Carmen T. Mullen, Council, Sumter County Coun- will address the constitution’s innova- who wrote a 30-page order ruling that cil, Coroner’s Office, House of tions and the progressive thinking of there was a “fundamental, constitu- Representatives and mayor of those responsible for the revolutionary tional violation of due process” in the Mayesville. document, which served until 1895 as prosecution of George Stinney Jr. In addition to these individu- the descriptor of the function of South Frierson now continues to promote als, other elected officials are Carolina’s government. The 1868 docu- black history, not just during February, invited to attend this meeting ment was S.C.’s first to impart inalien- but also year round, lecturing on the and meet members of the able rights and liberties to all South achievements of blacks throughout the Sumter community. Carolinians and to forbid slavery. The country’s history. PHOTO PROVIDED The meeting is free and open five previous constitutions had sup- For more information on Frierson’s George E. Frierson III will be the guest lec- to the public. For more infor- ported slavery. program on the 1868 S.C. Constitution turer when the Sumter County Library mation, call Patty Wilson at The state’s current constitution, rati- at the library, 111 N. Harvin St., contact presents it final Black History Month pro- (803) 491-4910. fied in 1895, has been revised more than Gregory G. Johnson, reference and in- gram on the S.C. Constitution of 1868. 300 times. formation services coordinator, at (803) State tourism exceeds A native of Alcolu and resident of 773-7273. For information on other pro- mark Blvd. and 337 Manning Ave., visit $20B for first time Gable, Frierson is a well-known histori- grams available at the Sumter County the website at www.sumtercountyli- an who led the pursuit for the exonera- Library and its branches at 180 W. Wes- brary.org. SPARTANBURG — Officials say South Carolina’s tourism industry surpassed $20 billion for the first time in 2015. The Spartanburg Herald- Journal reports that Depart- Miles ‘Jim’ Kepner ‘a great advocate for Sumter’ ment of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Duane Par- Miles “Jim” Kepner had a special Carolina Economic Development Board ever the endeavor,” she said. “Jim was rish announced the milestone way about him when he managed the under Gov. Carroll Campbell. very special to many.” Wednesday in Spartanburg Bosch/Allied Signal plant in Sumter, “He was a great advocate for Sum- Boykin said one of Kepner’s special during the South Carolina said close friend Bobby Boykin, former ter,” Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen said. qualities was as a listener. Governor’s Conference on vice president of National Bank of Kepner’s involvement in his commu- “He was much more interested in you Tourism and Travel. South Carolina. nity was extensive, including serving and what was going on in your life than Parrish says tourism gener- “He was not just a manager, but a on numerous boards of nonprofit he was in himself,” Boykin said. “He ated $20.2 billion in economic leader of people,” Boykin said. “He groups and foundations, was one of those people who was just activity statewide in 2015, a 6.1 knew every employee by name, a lot including Tuomey Foun- very special in that way.” percent increase over 2014, about each one’s family. He could walk dation Board, Sunset After living across the country, and the fourth straight year of through the plant and speak to each Country Club Board and Boykin remained in this area after his growth. Final numbers for one of them individually, which I think Greater Sumter Chamber career brought him to the Midlands. 2016 aren’t yet available, but is something terribly special.” of Commerce. “He fit in beautifully in the commu- Parrish said it looks like last Boykin said Kepner, who died Satur- He was also an honor- nity,” he said. “This is his home; his year was “another great year.” day, Feb. 18, at Medical University of ary commander of Shaw parents moved down here, and they KEPNER Parrish says tourism is South Carolina, was “a super guy.” Air Force Base. lived here until their deaths.” South Carolina’s largest in- “We always said, ‘If you didn’t like Among his contribu- Kepner became a big University of dustry, supporting one in 10 Jim Kepner, there is something wrong tions was being a founding member South Carolina fan, Boykin said, and jobs and generating $1.5 bil- with you,’” Boykin said. and president of Sumter Sunrise Rota- often went to Gamecock ball games. lion in state and local tax reve- Kepner was a graduate of Kansas ry Club. “He lived on the lake, loved boating nues. State University and was a veteran of “He was a special person, and we and sailing and doing,” he said. “He the U.S. Navy. He worked as a plant thought a lot of him,” said Maree was a very special friend and we will More Rusty reptiles pop manager at several locations across the McAlister, director of Central Carolina miss him a lot.” up in Carolinas U.S. and in Canada. Technical College and an active mem- “Jim is remembered for his quick Kepner first came to Sumter as man- ber of Sumter Sunrise Rotary. “He was wit, pleasant smile and willingness to MYRTLE BEACH — More ager of the Bendix plant and later for always doing things in the community.” help,” McAlister said. “He will be rusty reptiles are popping up Allied Signal and Bosch. “Jim served the Sumter community missed by many.” in the Carolinas. He was director of Sumter Economic well in many capacities. He always pro- The Sun News of Myrtle Development Board and of the South vided leadership and support in what- By Jim Hilley Beach reports a visitor to the Myrtlewood Golf Club’s Pal- metto Course reported seeing several orange turtles while playing a round of golf Documents: After shooting, Roof went toward 2nd black church Wednesday. Add that to the rust-colored alligators that already have COLUMBIA (AP) — Be- AME Church in Summer- this. I’m trying to get through During trial, prosecutors been seen in Calabash, North cause he had to leave his day ville, where another Bible it,” Berry said Wednesday, presented evidence showing Carolina — about 30 miles up job late, the pastor of a study was advertised on a moments before heading to that the self-taught white su- the coast — and down in the South Carolina church can- church sign. That was based the very Bible study class premacist, now 22, had lists Charleston area of South Car- celed his weekly Bible study on GPS evidence, and prose- that was canceled the night of other black churches in olina. Calabash residents class. That move may have cutors said Roof shut off his of the shootings. his car when he was arrest- named their pumpkin-colored averted a second round of GPS device, which they said “I would hate to know ed in Shelby, North Carolina. gator “Donny.” deadly shootings after nine indicated he stopped the car. what the outcome would be. The details about the Branch Charleston-area residents worshippers had been killed But Branch AME pastor the I dread to even think about AME church were not men- joked that an orange alligator at another black church. Rev. Rufus Berry told The As- that,” he said. “I thank God tioned, however. that turned up in a nearby According to federal court sociated Press he called off that he had us protected” Roof’s legal team sought to pond had used too much self- documents unsealed Tues- Bible study that night because from a second attack. keep the Branch AME infor- tanning lotion. day, Dylann Roof, who was he was going to be late leaving In December, a jury con- mation out of his trial, not- It’s a phenomenon for which convicted of killing the nine his job at a cement company. victed Roof on 33 federal ing in documents of their officials have an explanation. worshippers during Bible He said he was shocked when charges for gunning down own that the church was Officials with the South Caro- study at Emanuel AME he learned through news re- nine people as they prayed at merely near his route from lina Department of Natural Church in Charleston, exited ports that his church, which the end of a Bible study at Charleston to North Caroli- Resources say the coloration is an interstate and drove ap- has 70 members, had been the historic Charleston na and that the government likely due to a winter spent in proximately 30 miles north- targeted by Roof. church known as Mother had no evidence Roof had a rusty steel culvert pipe. west toward the Branch “I’m still trying to digest Emanuel. planned an attack there.

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BY IVY MOORE network of South Carolina lit- tion as its 2016 One Book, One McManus, poets and longtime S.C. Poet Laureate Marjory [email protected] erary and cultural organiza- Community “big read.” friends, will invite fellow au- Wentworth titled “We Are tions ...” As indicated by its title, thors to join them for a casual Charleston: Tragedy and Tri- If you already miss the The festival will take place Damron’s workshop “explores conversation that’s sure to umph at Mother Emanuel.” South Carolina Book Festival, in various venues in and how to hone a draft into a touch on esoteric subjects and The book examines the deadly which the Humanities Coun- across Columbia. publishable work.” entertain. McManus is associ- shooting at the church in 2015 cil S.C. discontinued after al- Today from 10 For more, visit ate professor of and sets it in the most 20 years, you’ve got an- to 11:15 a.m., the website English at Uni- perspective of other festival this weekend novelist and http://workshop- versity of South the tradition of that should feed your yen for Sumter native damron.bpt.me/. Carolina Sumter. forgiveness in books, exhibits, workshops, Carla Damron Several other From 1:30 to 3 the African readings and talks by accom- will conduct a programs are p.m. at Richland Methodist Epis- plished writers. The second- workshop at the also on the County Library, copal denomina- annual Deckle Edge Literary S.C. State Li- schedule for four writers who tion. Powers and DAMRON MCMANUS REESE LAWSON Festival boasts an impressive brary, 1500 Sen- today (see deck- contributed to Frazier will list of writers from across the ate St., Colum- leedgesc.org), in- the Jasper Proj- speak at Rich- South, with several from bia, titled “The Next Draft: cluding news anchor, PBS ect anthology “Marked by the land County Library. South Carolina. Revising and Polishing Your commentator and New York Water: Artists Respond to the Sumter residents and poets While it’s similar to the S.C. Manuscript.” It’s a subject Times bestselling author 1,000 Year Flood” will talk Len Lawson and Michele Book Festival, Deckle Edge, Damron knows very well from Cokie Roberts. She is on to- about how writing helped Reese, both with works in according to its website, “is having published her three day’s schedule from 4 to 5:30 them cope with the aftermath Lawson’s and Al Black’s an- committed to forging new Caleb Knowles mystery nov- p.m., talking about the impor- of the flood. thology “Hand in Hand: Poets ground, challenging existing els and the literary novel tance of women’s roles in his- Saturday also has several Respond to Race,” will be on boundaries and broadening “The Stone Necklace,” as well tory, a primary topic in her workshops with children’s au- the 3:30-5 p.m. panel based on the conception of the literary as from her studies for her adult and children’s books. thors. the title topic. They will also South. The festival hopes to master of fine arts degree in Saturday brings almost two Sunday’s schedule begins be at Richland library. appeal to regional and nation- creative writing, received dozen special presentations, with a book launch at 11 a.m. Visit deckleedgesc.org for a al audiences while remaining from Queens University in including the 4-to-6 p.m. Ed & Then at 2 p.m. Bernard Pow- complete schedule of events, a community-focused effort, Charlotte. “The Stone Neck- Ray Show at Art Bar, 1211 ers and Herb Frazier will dis- some of which require regis- partnering with an extensive lace” was Columbia’s selec- Park St. Ed Madden and Ray cuss the book they wrote with tration and fees. Mullikin stumps in Sumter Republican running in primary for 5th Congressional District SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM serve action. So in addition to supporting term limits, I pledge to be a bill Small business owner Tom Mul- sponsor for term limits. That’s not all. likin, candidate in the special election As your congressman, I will update Republican primary for South Caroli- you regularly on the status of my na’s Fifth Congressional District, term limits bill. You will know the brought his “Strong Voice for Ameri- names of those who oppose it and can Resurgence” campaign to Sumter even those who fail to be supportive.” on Thursday. Mullikin, 56, owns and operates a Mullikin spoke to an overflow crowd Camden-based firm that specializes in at Willie Sue’s about how his private advocacy, legal representation and sector career and personal service consulting to the manufacturing and uniquely prepare him to play a major energy industries on issues of envi- role in the effort to bring real account- ronmental regulation compliance. ability and results-based government Mullikin is also a former U.S. Army to Washington. JAG officer, who currently serves as Addressing a more accountable the South Carolina commander of the Congress, Mullikin said, “I was the all-volunteer S.C. State Guard. first candidate in my race to make a Mullikin emphasized that it was commitment supporting term limits time to take action against career poli- on television, asking to be held ac- ticians, “who have allowed the Chi- countable. I, of course, am a signer of nese to steal our jobs, the Jihadists to the U.S. Term Limits Pledge, but the threaten our security and Washington PHOTO PROVIDED good people of the 5th district of to mortgage our future. It is time to re- Tom Mullikin and his wife, Virginia Ann, made a stop Thursday at Willie Sue’s in Sumter. South Carolina deserve more than claim Congress as part of our Ameri- Mullikin is a candidate in the special election Republican primary for South Carolina’s commitments and pledges. You de- can Resurgence.” Fifth Congressional District. $100M for school construction IT’S TAX TIME! included in committee’s budget

COLUMBIA (AP) — South the need $100 million would Carolina’s beleaguered pen- cover. NO CREDIT sion would get $150 million Last year, legislators put CHECK and the state’s poorest dis- $1.5 million in the budget for a tricts would get $100 million statewide review of facilities. for school construction, under That was supposed to be a a budget proposal advanced precursor for borrowing up to Thursday to the House floor. $200 million annually for The House Ways and Means school construction. But a bill Committee unanimously ap- to authorize the borrowing proved a roughly $8 billion died in the Senate. A report on spending plan for state taxes. the review has not yet been re- The only pay raises would go to leased. NO CREDIT officers at the Corrections and Other spending in the 2017- CHECK Juvenile Justice departments, 18 budget proposal includes where turnover rates are high. $82 million to cover Hurricane The pension contribution Matthew cleanup costs in- corresponds with identical curred by state agencies and bills in the House and Senate local governments, $5 million aimed at shoring up the sys- to help replenish sand on tem. It fully covers the bills’ re- coastal beaches and $1.3 mil- quired 2017-18 rate hike for lion to cover the state’s costs NO CREDIT state agencies funded primari- for putting out the Pinnacle CHECK ly by state taxes and covers Mountain wildfire in Pickens half the increase for other em- County. ployers in the system, includ- The budget provides an ad- ing colleges and local govern- ditional $5 million to the De- ments. The budget plan covers partment of Transportation state employees’ rising health by letting it keep gas tax care premiums, but more money previously transferred money will come out of their to other agencies to fund gas paychecks for pension benefits. pump inspections, welcome Money to upgrade deterio- centers and DOT auditors. rating K-12 schools would “I want as much money pro- come three years after the duced at the pump to go to state Supreme Court ordered roads and not other expens- legislators to improve oppor- es,” said House Majority Lead- tunities for students in poor, er Gary Simrill, R-Rock Hill, rural districts. who’s led the chamber’s ef- NO CREDIT Districts eligible to apply for forts to craft a road-funding WE HAVE WHAT YOU NEED AT THE PRICES YOU WANT! CHECK some of $100 million include plan. those that initially sued the The committee’s move to TTWINWIN QQUEENUEEN Queen Bedroom Sets ...... $299 state in 1993. So would any cover those costs through the SS SET S SET Sofa & Loveseats ...... $399 other district where at least 80 state’s general fund comes a MMATTRESSATTRE SET MMATTRESSATTRES SET percent of students live in pov- week after Gov. Henry Mc- $ 9 $ Bunk Beds w/Mattress ...... $399 erty. The Department of Edu- Master told reporters he re- ONONLYLY 12129 ONONLYLY 199 Dinette Sets ...... $169 cation would rank projects of mains unconvinced that a gas greatest need, and the State tax hike is necessary to fix the FFULLULL Lamps ...... $15 S SET Board would approve funding. state’s crumbling roadways. MMATTRESSATTRES SET Rugs...... $39 The Legislature must report Next week the House is ex- $ 4 Drawer Chests ...... $79 back to the Supreme Court by pected to debate a bill that LY 169 June 30 on its progress com- would raise an additional $600 ONONLY Bean Bags ...... $39 plying with the justices’ 2014 million for roadwork annually order to fix South Carolina’s once fully phased in over five LIKE US ON FACEBOOK • NOW IN TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! education system. Issues cited years. More than 60 percent of Hours: Palmetto Plaza Monday - Friday in the ruling included decrepit that would come from raising FREEDOM FURNITURE Freedom 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Furniture buildings. the state’s gas tax by 10 cents, Saturday Miller Rd. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 493 N. GUIGNARD • SUMTER, SC • 499-2002 / 539 A S. MILL ST., • MANNING,SC • 433-2300 Hardees It’s unclear how much of to 26 cents per gallon. Sunday Closed Guignard A4 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM SCIENCE Call: (803) 774-1226 Adding friendly bacteria to lotion wards off bad germs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bac- Wednesday’s research sheds skin bacteria, so we knew they teria live on everyone’s skin, new light on the skin’s micro- would be safe,” Gallo noted. and new research shows some biome — suggesting that one His team tested five volun- friendly germs produce natu- day it may be possible to re- teers with atopic dermatitis ral antibiotics that ward off store the right balance of who had Staph aureus grow- their disease-causing cousins. good bugs to treat skin disor- ing on their skin’s surface — Now scientists are mixing the ders, too. what’s called colonization — good bugs into lotions in Healthy skin harbors a dif- but didn’t have an infection. hopes of spreading protection. ferent mix of bacteria than Researchers culled some of In one early test, those cus- skin damaged by disorders the rare protective bacteria tomized creams guarded five such as atopic dermatitis, the from the volunteers’ skin, patients with a kind of itchy most common form of eczema. grew a larger supply and eczema against risky bacteria Those patches of dry, red, mixed a dose into an over-the- that were gathering on their itchy skin are at increased risk counter moisturizer. Volun- cracked skin, researchers re- of infections, particularly from teers had the doctored lotion ported Wednesday. a worrisome germ known as slathered onto one arm and “It’s boosting the body’s Staphylococcus aureus. regular moisturizer on the overall immune defenses,” Gallo’s team took a closer other. said Dr. Richard Gallo, derma- look at how microbes in A day later, much of the tology chairman at the Univer- healthy skin might be keeping staph on the treated arms was sity of California, San Diego, that bad staph in check. killed — and in two cases, it who is leading the work. They discovered certain was wiped out — compared to We share our bodies with strains of some protective bac- the untreated arms, Gallo said. trillions of microbes that live teria secrete two “antimicrobial THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “We’re encouraged that we on our skin, in our noses, in peptides,” a type of natural an- This digitally colorized microscope image, provided by the National see the Staph aureus, which the gut. This community — tibiotic. In lab tests and on the Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, shows Staphylococcus we know makes the disease what scientists call the micro- surface of animal skin, those aureus bacteria in yellow. New research found protective bacteria in worse, go away,” he said. biome — plays critical roles in substances could selectively healthy skin produce natural antibiotics that can guard against dis- The study couldn’t address whether we stay healthy or be- kill Staph aureus, and even a ease-causing Staph aureus. the bigger question of wheth- come more vulnerable to vari- drug-resistant strain known as er exposure to the right mix ous diseases. Learning what MRSA, without killing neigh- rare in the skin of people with it’s the wrong type of bacte- of protective bacteria might makes a healthy microbiome boring bacteria like regular an- atopic dermatitis, Gallo said. ria. They’re not producing the improve atopic dermatitis it- is a huge field of research, and tibiotics do, the team reported “People with this type of ec- antimicrobials they need,” he self already scientists are altering in the journal Science Transla- zema, for some reason that’s explained. Next-step clinical trials are gut bacteria to fight diarrhea- tional Medicine. not quite known yet, have a Would replenishing the good underway to start testing ef- causing infections. But those good bugs are lot of bacteria on the skin, but bugs help? “They’re normal fects of longer-term use. NASA’s Jupiter-circling spacecraft stuck making extended laps

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Only the second spacecraft to orbit tists, Juno now will spend less time in ter understand how the planet — the NASA’s Jupiter-circling spacecraft is Jupiter, Juno has been circling the Jupiter’s abrasive radiation belts. fifth from our sun, with at least 67 stuck making long laps around the gas planet since July. “The decision to forego the burn is moons — originated and evolved. giant because of sticky valves. NASA said the quality of science the right thing to do — preserving a Every orbit, Juno swoops within It currently takes Juno 53 days to fly won’t be affected and stressed that valuable asset so that Juno can contin- 2,600 miles of Jupiter’s cloud tops. around the solar system’s biggest stunning pictures of Jupiter will keep ue its exciting journey of discovery,” The most recently completed orbit planet. That’s almost four times lon- coming this way. But it will take more NASA’s Thomas Zurbuchen, the sci- was three weeks ago; the next close ger than the intended 14-day orbit. time to gather the data, given Juno’s ence mission associate administrator, flyby will come at the end of March. After repeated delays, NASA decid- longer loops. The mission will have to said in a statement. He added that the Whenever Juno’s mission does end, ed late last week to scrap an engine be extended at tens of millions of pictures from Juno “are nothing short the spacecraft will end up diving into firing that would have shortened the extra dollars if scientists are to collect of amazing.” Jupiter’s atmosphere and burning up, orbit. Officials said the maneuver is everything under the original plan. Juno is able to peer through Jupi- meteor-style. too risky because of the valve prob- It’s already a billion-dollar mission. ter’s clouds to see what’s going on in It was launched in 2011 from Cape lem. On the plus side, according to scien- the atmosphere. Scientists want to bet- Canaveral.

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Today programs including the Face- before.” presidential campaign about mitted to working through she’s helping others do the book group where members “It’s a military operation,” using a “deportation force,” their disagreements. same as part of an emerging sometimes chat with extrem- U.S. movement that helps peo- ists trying to change their ple quit hate organizations. lives, Picciolini said. Modeled loosely upon orga- Another group, One People’s nizations that formed in Eu- Project, was started by Daryle Thousands return home after flooding rope years ago to combat ex- Lamont Jenkins of Philadel- tremism, groups and individu- phia. Aside from monitoring als are offering counseling, ed- racist groups, Jenkins — who SAN JOSE, Calif. 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Sumter Police Chief Rus- PIZZA FROM PAGE A1 sell F. Roark III kneels RETREAT FROM PAGE A1 down to take aim with of the police department’s one of the contest win- He said the Chamber advocacy, public policy and community service division, ners. Forty-four elementa- could use area business being the voice of the busi- said Tonyia McGirt, public in- ry school students spent leaders to mentor the entre- ness community,” Hardy formation officer with the po- some time away from preneurs, in addition to the said. “By not doing that, I lice department. class to eat pizza and play resources available through think we are doing our Everyone who submitted an games at Chuck E. the Small Business Devel- members a disservice.” entry is a winner, she said. Cheese’s on Thursday opment Center at Universi- In the area of workforce Hite said she learned a lot after they were selected ty of South Carolina Sum- development, a couple ideas after reading some of the es- winners of Sumter Police ter. captured from the sessions says because she had not Department’s fifth-annual “I think that would be a was for the Chamber to heard of a few of the black he- Black History Month Art huge value to the communi- take a role in creating a roes. and Essay Contest. ty as a whole to assist these soft-skills curriculum and And there was a lot of good entrepreneurs and provide to be a central hub for local artwork, she said. RHONDA BARRICK / THE SUMTER ITEM them the resources to be internship opportunities. There’s a large banner with successful,” Hardy said. “I Hardy said he’s support- essays and pictures on display think that’s one of the pur- ive of both ideas. In regard at the police department, she poses of the chamber of to internships, Hardy said said. commerce is to assist those he knows many college stu- entrepreneurs in building dents at Morris College, successful, sustaining busi- Central Carolina Technical nesses. All your successful College and USC Sumter flu shot because flu season ends in March. communities have that, and have internship require- FLU FROM PAGE A1 Other than that, practicing good hand hygiene I think it’s time that we ments as part of their pro- is a must during flu season. serve as the entity that ini- grams of study. lab-confirmed cases for Sumter County, ac- Practicing good hand hygiene is key, Pringle- tiates that.” “We would be more than cording to DHEC’s weekly report. Miller said, not only for the flu virus, but also Another item discussed at happy to talk with the col- Those are just reported cases, Yanity said; for controlling strep throat and strep throat/ the retreat was legislative leges about what intern- sometimes people don’t go to the doctor’s office flu cases, in which Tuomey has also seen an priorities and for the Cham- ships they need and then and might try to treat the symptoms them- increase. ber to take an active role in match them up with area selves. If you are ill, Pringle-Miller suggests individ- that. Hardy is also in tune businesses that have those Palmetto Health Tuomey doesn’t have exact uals consult with their providers to obtain the with this and would like to opportunities,” Hardy said. numbers, but representatives say the flu virus necessary treatments, such as an antiretrovi- move forward with drafting According to Hardy, the is hitting Sumter hard this year. Letitia Pring- ral. Drinking lots of fluids, taking analgesics a legislative priority list of Chamber will have other le-Miller, director for infection control at Pal- and eating citrus are some of the suggestions bills of major importance sessions focusing on its metto Health Tuomey, said that it’s seen a Pringle-Miller gives to treat the symptoms of for the Sumter Chamber, other divisions later on this number of flu cases come through the emer- the flu. which he thinks has not year with the end goal to gency room. “Be a good steward. If you are ill, don’t been done locally before. publish a long-term strate- Despite more outreach and vaccinations, share,” Pringle-Miller said. “One of the core compe- gic plan at the end of 2017 Pringle-Miller said that sometimes the flu hits Palmetto Health Tuomey is one of many pro- tencies of any Chamber is or beginning of next year. harder in some years compared to others. viders of the flu vaccine in Sumter County. Phar- “Viruses can change or mutate, and people macies at drug stores, such as Walgreens and travel,” Pringle-Miller said. “Traveling exposes Rite Aid, also offer vaccination services. you to different variations of the virus.” There have been 16 reported flu deaths in Still got the Pringle-Miller said it’s not too late to get the South Carolina for the 2016-17 flu season.

Third Judicial Circuit Solic- STORY FROM PAGE A1 itor Ernest “Chip” Finney III said an investigation is under- “The sheriff (Garrett) told Brown said she had not yet way concerning the incident. the mother (Brown) they spoken with current Claren- “I can confirm that a charge were talking about giving the don County Sheriff Tim was made, but it is not some- boy (the alleged assailant) six Baxley, but is going to meet thing that was on my desk, so months of house arrest,” he with him as soon as it can be I don’t have all the details,” he said. “We want him charged arranged. said. to the fullest for this hideous Baxley defeated Garrett in “I am getting the file delivered crime.” the Democratic Primary Elec- to me so I can get up-to-speed on Garrett denied the allega- tion held in June 2016 and all the details,” Finney said. “As tions in a phone call to The won the November General long as the investigation is con- Sumter Item on Thursday af- Election to obtain the office. tinuing, we won’t have any fur- ternoon. “I believe Baxley will be a ther statement.” take an extra “I never had a conversation fair and just person,” said A CCSO report on the inci- with the mother, and I never Rock Hill Baptist Church Pas- dent was not available Thurs- told her, ‘Don’t contact the tor Leon Winn. “We are going day but should be available media,’” he said. “We talked to to keep this county together.” today. the media about it.” He said the case was investi- 20% OFF gated and charges were brought against the now 12-year-old accused of putting Already marked down items the lighter fluid on the boy’s back. “We investigated it and, 135 W. Wesmark Blvd. after we concluded our inves- Guignard Feed Store tigation, we brought charges,” Come see us for all your feed and tack needs. 803.77-LIGHT Garrett said. He said that during the re- Victor Brand Dog Foods • Diamond Dog Food • Nutrena (chicken, horse & cow) Feed Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm mainder of his term in office, Goat and Hog Feeds and Horse Tack Supplies Sat: 10:00am - 3:00pm no complaints about harass- 1208 S. Guignard Dr. • Sumter, SC • 803.775.9497 ment or intimidation were brought to his attention. Lt. Kenneth Clark, who is still with the sheriff’s office, St. Mark 4B Missionary was the lead investigator, Gar- rett said, and worked the case Baptist Church to its conclusion. Clark was in contact with Brown during the investigation, Garrett said. “It is a tragic thing that hap- rd pened, and we investigated it, 23 Pastoral and we brought charges, so I don’t know what else we could Anniversary have done,” he said. Brown said she has had additional problems with the al- Celebration leged assailant. “This is not the first time we have had problems with this child,” she said. “Late at “Preparing God’s People To Walk night he is knocking on our windows, and bicycle tires have been slashed.” In Th eir Ordained Destiny” She said her 11-year-old son has also faced intimidation from the boy on the school That’s a whole lot back bus. Brown also described inci- in your pocket. dents of people making hand A Man Aft er God’s gestures and pulling up in her In addition to getting reliable products driveway and pulling off. Own Heart installed and serviced by experienced “I called the sheriff’s office, February 26, 2017 dealers, with Bryant® you also get the op- and nothing was done,” she portunity to receive Bryant Bonus rebates. said. at 10:45am You can receive rebates ranging from Johnson said the Federal $25-$1,450. Don’t get left out in the cold, Bureau of Investigation and Bryant Bonus rebates are only around for a South Carolina Law Enforce- limited time. Set up an appointment for us ment Division have been con- tacted regarding the alleged to bring the heat before things get chilly. Special Guest Speaker ® incidents of harassment and Bryant. Whatever it takes. intimidation. At the news conference, Minister Leroy Sims Pastor Sammie D. Simmons and First Lady Shirby J. Simmons 803-778-2942 www.loweryair.com EVERY DAY St. Mark Fourbridges Missionary Baptist Church 2280 Fourbridges Rd Sumter, SC 29153 803-494-4940 • www.stmark4b.org A8 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 TELEVISION THE SUMTER ITEM

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BY LINDSEY BAHR past race.” protagonists, but also the values that AP Film Writer Like “Scream,” ‘’Get Out “ is a satire you see demonstrated in a theater — with “full thriller vocabulary.” people yelling at the screen, ‘Get out! LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jordan Peele Peele was unabashed in referencing Get out of the house!’” is “kind of done” with performing. his influences during filming — often That’s part of the reason Peele creat- While that might be a dagger in the telling his production designer that he ed the character of Chris’s friend hearts of fans who came to know and wanted one thing to feel very David (played by comedian Lil Rel Howery), love Peele as an uncannily calm Barack Lynch and another to have more of a who serves as the voice of reason and Obama, the endlessly annoying Meegan David Cronenberg vibe. He described it caution. He warns his friend not to go or any of the other characters he played as pooling his influences and melting and demands he leave when things in the sketch comedy series “Key & them down to create something new. seem off. Peele,” the good news is that he’s still in THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “(Quentin) Tarantino is the guy who “There’s an element to being African- the business of entertaining. He’s just This image released by Universal Pictures taught me with the most clarity that American where you are perceptive to taking a seat behind the camera. The shows writer-director and producer Jor- you don’t have to be afraid of your influ- things that somebody else may not be,” better news? He’s really good at it. dan Peele, left, with actress Betty Gabriel ences in order to create something ab- Peele said. “That, to me, became a cool His directorial debut, “Get Out,” in on the set of “Get Out.” solutely new,” Peele said. “I mean, what special power and kind of helped justify theaters today, is one of those rare cre- is more unique than ‘Pulp Fiction’ and what would make a horror movie with ations that functions both as a taut psy- Peretti — although he met her after it what is also simultaneously more deriv- black people in it unique.” chological thriller and as searing social was written. Instead, it’s in part based ative? I think that’s something very But it was also important to Peele commentary about racism in the mod- on the experience of being the only freeing for artists to realize. There’s no that “Get Out” wasn’t “just a black ern era. The premise is simple: A black black man at an event full of mostly way to escape that which formed you as movie.” man, Chris, (Daniel Kaluuya) goes up- older, white people. an artist.” “It had to be an inclusive film. If it state with his white girlfriend, Rose, “There’s a desire to connect that is Peele is a lifetime fan of horror films doesn’t work for everybody then it’s not (Allison Williams) to meet her parents sweet and endearing, but I wanted with and thrillers and on one level wanted to worth it There’s this mix of the movie (Bradley Whitford and Catherine Keen- this movie to show how you experience make something for the underserved itself being about the fact that there’s er) and things get weird. It’s been de- it different from our perspective,” Peele black audience — but not exclusively never been a movie like this,” he said. scribed as “The Stepford Wives” meets said. “It’s one thing to have one conver- so. “Part of what’s special about this movie “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” sation with somebody but when every “The black horror movie audience is is that it is about representation. It’s Peele, who also wrote the film, isn’t conversation you’re having begins to re- a very loyal fan base,” Peele said. “We about giving someone like me a chance necessarily commenting on interracial semble that conversation you begin to come out and we enjoy horror movies and a platform to make a movie from relationships directly. His mother is realize that you are being seen as other and there’s this extreme lack of repre- my perspective and trust that an audi- white, as is his wife, comedian Chelsea ... it’s at least a reminder that we’re not sentation of black characters, black ence will come and see it.” THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 | A9

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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Last year’s best picture win- ries’ move to Saturday nights, SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS been sent to war in the 1971 Jimmy Kimmel hosts the ner, “Spotlight,” was a very where it competes with • Scheduled on two hours of period piece “Summer of ‘42” (8 Oscars (8:30 p.m. Sunday, ABC, good movie about an impor- cheesy Lifetime movies, like “60 Minutes” (CBS): the recap- p.m. Saturday, TCM). TV-14). It would be easy to dis- tant subject. But did it start as “Infidelity in Suburbia” (8 p.m.), ture of El Chapo; life after miss his contributions to the many conversations as FX’s about a bored housewife, death row; a prison orchestra art of film. And not entirely “The People v. O.J. Simpson” Laura (Sarah Butler), who in Malawi (7 p.m.); a new look SATURDAY SERIES inaccurate. But he has ap- miniseries? Glancing back at cares more about redesigning at early-onset Alzheimer’s; “NBA Countdown” (8 p.m., peared in a dozen, as himself the best picture winners since her kitchen than pleasing her parachuting from an Alpine ABC) * A senator’s past may (“Ted 2”), as a voice (“Road 2000, I’m hard-pressed to find dull, job-obsessed hubby, who peak (8 p.m.). explain the reasons behind his Trip”) or in a brief cameo. a movie I’d like to see again, is a little too friendly with his • Robin Roberts, Lara Spen- daughter’s kidnapping on Who can forget “Windy City or even wanted to watch in indispensable assistant. cer and Michael Strahan host “Ransom” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-14) Heat”? the first place. It’s safe to say But Laura gets more than “Oscars Opening Ceremony: Live * Two hours of “48 Hours” (9 Johnny Carson hosted the that television has become the she bargained for when Vince From the Red Carpet” (7 p.m., p.m., CBS). Oscars for years, and his dominant medium in the 21st (Marcus Rosner), the kitchen ABC). movie appearances were more century. Increasingly, Oscar contractor, turns out to be a • Julien pursues a French limited than Kimmel’s. Ditto night seems like a fancy dress shirtless hottie right off the connection on “The Missing” (8 SUNDAY SERIES David Letterman, another ritual from another era. cover of a romance novel. p.m., Starz, TV-MA). “Dateline” (8 p.m., NBC) * On host who was the face of • The “drama” of wedding Needless to say, things get • Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne two helpings of “The Simpsons” Oscar for one disastrous eve- preparations has inspired steamy before Laura tries to and Zac Efron star in the 2014 (Fox, r), Cuba (8 p.m., TV-PG), ning. great art like “Father of the put an end to the affair. And comedy “Neighbors” (9 p.m., lacrosse (8:30 p.m., TV-14) * A Because Kimmel has been Bride” and low reality TV se- that’s when things get NBC). dangerous mission to Syria on ABC’s late night host for some ries, including the “Bridezil- strange, and Vince’s secrets • The queen prevails at a repeat of the two-hour sea- years now, you’d have to think la” franchise. “Say Yes to the emerge and force him to con- court on “Victoria” on “Master- son premiere of “NCIS: Los An- that he’s more than due. Does Dress” has survived 10 years struct a secret hiding place in- piece” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, geles” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * his reputation as an unpreten- and 15 seasons by focusing on side Laura’s house! check local listings). On two helpings of “Family tious everyman lend itself to the outfit at the center of the If that’s too weird for you, • The Saviors’ compound is Guy” (Fox, r, TV-14), Amy the Oscars’ glamour? Who ceremony. Saturday’s three- there’s always the 2017 shock- not easily navigated on “The Schumer (9 p.m.), the late knows? These things are diffi- hour retrospective “Say Yes to er “Evil Nanny” (8 p.m., LMN). Walking Dead” (9 p.m., AMC, Frank Sinatra Jr. (9:30 p.m.). cult to predict. I dreaded the the Dress: 10 Years of Yes!” (8 Sometimes it’s best to stick to TV-MA). idea of Seth MacFarlane host- p.m., TLC) glances back at a winning formula. • Celeste broaches the idea Copyright 2017 ing the Oscars and his rather some of the most challenging of counseling on “Big Little United Feature Syndicate adolescent commentary only clients and beautiful outfits. Lies” (9 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). justified my fears. On the For the uninitiated, “Yes” SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Saul meets with an old ac- other hand, I thought Neil stars Randy Fenoli and his • “Chicago” (7:35 p.m., Show- quaintance on “Homeland” (9 Patrick Harris would make a team of consultants who put case, and 9 p.m., Starz En- p.m., Showtime, TV-MA). natural host, having done so up with demanding brides core), starring Catherine Zeta- • Eleanor risks it all on well hosting the Emmys and and even more outrageous Jones, won best picture in “Black Sails” (9 p.m., Starz, TV- the Tonys, and his perfor- mothers. And along the way, 2002. And it was a musical MA). mance fell flat. they offer an ongoing com- with a city’s name in its title. • Hannah clashes with an I’ve been reviewing Kim- mercial for Kleinfeld, a giant • The Pittsburgh Penguins author she once idolized on mel’s performances ever since in the wedding gown industry. host the Philadelphia Flyers “Girls” (10 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). he appeared on “Win Ben Season 15 offers no shortage in NHL action (8 p.m., NBC). • Axe confronts a rival on Stein’s Money” way back in of shenanigans and weepy • Premier Boxing Champions “Billions” (10 p.m., Showtime, 1997. His “every guy” persona moments, including outfitting features a heavyweight bout TV-MA). may be just what Oscar needs Grammy-nominated singer with undefeated champ Deon- • A grim forecast creates a in 2017. Particularly when the Elle King and contending tay Wilder (8 p.m., Fox), live ticking clock for investigators odds-on favorite to dominate with the strong opinions of from Birmingham, Alabama. on “Trapped” (10 p.m., Vice, the night is a musical named reality star-turned-White • The Cleveland Cavaliers TV-14). “La La Land.” Then again, House adviser Omarosa Man- host the Chicago Bulls in NBA • Artie offers Pete an oppor- I’ve been wrong about these igault. action (8:30 p.m., ABC). tunity in exchange for carfare things before. In addition to these diva • “Planet Earth II” (9 p.m., on “Crashing” (10:30 p.m., HBO, In fact, I’m terrible at pre- moments, Randy and crew BBC America, TV-PG) looks TV-MA). dicting the films and perfor- will go on location to Baton at the wildlife that call the mances that will win. Perhaps Rouge, Louisiana, to help a mountains their home. because I don’t believe in bride who lost her home and • A freshwater crocodile CULT CHOICE these contests and perhaps wedding dress in a damaging needs special attention after A teen falls for a beautiful because I really don’t care. flood. laying her eggs on “The Zoo” older woman (Jennifer For some time now, the Os- This season marks the se- (10 p.m., Animal Planet). O’Neill) whose husband has cars telecast has been about celebrating “important” movies for one night so that the Look no further than your local film industry can go about newspaper for making popcorn flicks for the other 364 days of the year. And how many of these “seri- The right advertising ous” works measure up to the best television series? How many of them are better than opportunity! some of the shows running against the Oscars on Sunday Call (803) 774-1200 night, including “The Miss- ing” and “Homeland”? and get started today. 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o matter how many statements Presi- ‘(If) Trump is smart, dent Trump makes he’ll thank his most N that are instantly shown to be untrue, no matter how much needless turmoil passionate detractors he causes with his tweets, no matter how gratuitously com- — because they’re bative he is with his oppo- nents, the man has an ace in doing him a favor by the hole, a card slipped showing how to him by the unlikeliest of allies: hard- sanctimoniously core progressives who de- unhinged they can be.’ COMMENTARY test everything about Graham him. piñata party got precious little Osteen Go figure! mainstream coverage. Trump and the ‘Madman Theory’ Even if And now we have Congress- they don’t woman Maxine Waters, who ASHINGTON ies repre- on’s collaboration, tried have a clue, the unhinged goes on TV to call the Trump — At the heart sent foreign more than once to exploit wing of the progressive move- cabinet “Scumbags.” I once of Donald policy con- this perception to pressure ment is always there to help wrote a book called 100 People W Trump’s for- tinuity but adversaries. the man they can’t stand — Who Are Screwing Up Ameri- eign policy team lies a glar- their boss Trump’s people have al- because they always seem to ca and Ms. Waters made the ing contradiction. On the preaches ready shown a delicate overplay their hand. list. I said she had all the re- one hand, it is composed of America touch in dealing with his The hard left can’t go 10 finement of a pit bull in a bad men of experience, judg- First. Mes- bouts of loopiness. Trump minutes without calling for mood. I now have second ment and traditionalism. sage: Shape has gone on for years about President Trump’s impeach- thoughts. Too bad for the con- Meaning, they are all very Charles up. how we should have taken ment. On what grounds you gresswoman they’re exactly much within the parame- Krauthammer John Iraq’s oil for ourselves. Sun- wonder? Who knows? Bashing the same as my first thoughts. ters of mainstream Ameri- Hannah of day in Baghdad, Mattis the media, even when he’s And then we have those can internationalism as the Founda- wryly backed off, telling his wrong, isn’t a high crime or GOP town hall meetings that practiced since 1945. Practi- tion for Defense of Democ- hosts that “All of us in misdemeanor — a point of ab- progressives are disrupting — cally every member of the racies suggests that the America have generally solutely no significance to his on national television. They team — the heads of State, push-pull effect might work paid for our gas and oil all most ardent detractors. may make the Trump haters Homeland Security, the on foes as well as friends. along, and I am sure we will So who looks goofier, our feel good, but I suspect no one CIA, and most especially Last Saturday, China an- continue to do so in the fu- thin-skinned president who else thinks shouting down Defense Secretary James nounced a cutoff of all coal ture.” gets things wrong, a lot … or speakers you don’t agree with Mattis and national security imports from North Korea Yet sometimes an off-cen- the people who want him is something we need more of adviser H.R. McMaster — for the rest of 2017. Consti- ter comment can have its thrown out of office simply in America. could fit in a Cabinet put to- tuting more than one-third uses. Take Trump’s casual because they want him And let’s not forget that old gether by, say, Hillary Clin- of all North Korean exports, dismissal of a U.S. commit- thrown out of office? reliable standby: “Trump is ton. this is a major blow to its ment to a two-state solution And here’s a message for Hitler” signs at progressive The commander in chief, economy. in the Middle East. The next those progressives around the rallies protesting whatever he on the other hand, is quite True, part of the reason day, U.S. policy was brought country who staged “He’s Not did they don’t like. the opposite — inexperi- could be Chinese ire at the back in line by his own U.N. My President’s Day” rallies … For at least four years, the enced, untraditional, un- brazen assassination of Kim ambassador. But this diver- on — what else? — President’s hard left will continue to call bounded. His pronounce- Jong Un’s half-brother, who sion might prove salutary. Day: Get over it. He won. Donald Trump all sorts of ments on everything from had been under Chinese It’s a message to the Pales- You’re not winning any friends names that pretty much come the “one China” policy to protection. Nonetheless, the tinians that their decades of in Middle America — even in down to — he’s an incompe- the two-state (Arab-Israeli) boycott was declared just rejectionism may not con- blue states — when you show tent jerk who has no business solution, from NATO obso- days after a provocative tinue to pay off with an in- that kind of disrespect. being president. And let’s not lescence to the ravages of North Korean missile exorable march toward Or how about that piñata pretend he won’t give them free trade, continue to con- launch — and shortly into statehood — that there may party at the University of Chi- the gun and ammunition found and, as we say today, the term of a new American actually be a price to pay for cago. The one where grownups they’ll use to fire shots at him. disrupt. president who has shown making no concessions and stood around laughing while If they can’t help themselves, The obvious question is: that he can be erratic and simply waiting for the U.S. their little kids repeatedly hit a neither can he. Can this arrangement possi- quite disdainful of Chinese to deliver them a Palestin- piñata effigy of Donald Trump. But if Mr. Trump is smart bly work? The answer thus sensibilities. ian state. The kids just wanted the he’ll thank his most passion- far, surprisingly, is: perhaps. His wavering on the “one To be sure, a two-track, candy. The grownups wanted ate detractors — because The sample size is tiny China” policy took Beijing two-policy, two-reality for- blood. They cheered when the they’re doing him a favor by but take, for example, the by surprise. Trump also eign policy is risky, unset- Trump lookalike was behead- showing how sanctimoniously German excursion. Trump strongly denounced Chinese tling and has the potential ed and was left hanging from a unhinged they can be. Un- dispatched his grown-ups — expansion in the South to go totally off the rails. tree. And when the body hit hinged doesn’t play well with Vice President Pence, De- China Sea and conducted an This is not how you would the dirt, they shouted, “Tear mainstream Americans, even fense Secretary Mattis, Sec- ostentatious love-in with Ja- draw it up in advance. It’s him apart.” with the ones who aren’t big retary of Homeland Securi- pan’s prime minister, some- unstable and confusing. But There’s a nice lesson in ci- fans of the president. ty John Kelly and Secretary thing guaranteed to rankle the experience of the first vility and respect to show Donald Trump may not re- of State Rex Tillerson — to the Chinese. Beijing’s boy- month suggests that, with your children. alize how helpful those hard- various international con- cott of Pyongyang is many prudence and luck, it can Let’s imagine the unimagi- left progressives are to him. fabs in Germany to reassure things, among them a nod to yield the occasional benefit nable: that a bunch of right- And they certainly don’t un- allies with the usual pieties Washington. — that the combination of wing yahoos encouraged chil- derstand how helpful they are about America’s commit- This suggests that the pe- radical rhetoric and conven- dren to rip into a piñata that to him. ment to European security. culiar and discordant make- tional policy may induce looked like President Obama. Before this plays out, the They did drop a few hints to up of the U.S. national secu- better behavior both in Imagine if they cheered when lefties who hate Donald Trump’s loud complaints rity team — traditionalist friend and foe. his effigy was decapitated and Trump may save him – from about allied parasitism, in lieutenants, disruptive boss Alas, there is also a worst- yelled, “Tear him apart.” We himself. particular shirking their — might reproduce the old case scenario. It needs no all know how decent people share of the defense burden. Nixonian “Madman Theo- elaboration. would respond to that. We also Bernie Goldberg is an opinion Within days, Germany an- ry.” That’s when adversar- know how liberals in the writer and a news and media nounced a 20,000-man ex- ies tread carefully because Charles Krauthammer’s media would respond. They analyst for Fox News’ O’Reilly pansion of its military. they suspect the U.S. presi- email address is letters@ would put the story on page Factor. He is a graduate of Smaller European countries dent of being unpredictable, charleskrauthammer.com. one and probably lead the eve- Rutgers University and a mem- are likely to take note of the occasionally reckless and ning news with it on TV. ber of the school’s Hall of Dis- new setup. It’s classic good- potentially crazy dangerous. © 2017, The Washington Post Unsurprisingly, the Trump tinguished Alumni. cop, bad-cop: The secretar- Henry Kissinger, with Nix- Writers Group

Ione Dwyer 26 Paisley Park Manning, SC 29102 Sen. Kevin L. Johnson, D-Manning Washington, DC 20515 PO Box 1492 Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 938-3087(home) District 36 (202) 225-3315 WHO REPRESENTS YOU Sumter, SC 29151 (803) 773-1086 (803) 212-6929 (Columbia) PO Box 156, Manning, 29102 1703 Gervais St. (803) 481-4284 [email protected] (803) 435-8117 (home) Columbia, SC 29201 SUMTER DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 7 [email protected] Rep. Murrell Smith Jr., R-Sumter (803) 212-6108 (Columbia) (803) 799-1100 COUNTY COUNCIL Charles T. Edens Eugene Baten WARD 3 STATE LAWMAKERS District 67 [email protected] 3250 Home Place Road PO Box 3193 Calvin K. Hastie Sr. PO Box 580 Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III, DISTRICT 1 Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter, SC 29151 810 S. Main St. Rep. Will Wheeler, D-Bishopville Sumter, SC 29151 D-Sumter Sen. Lindsey Graham Christopher F. Sumpter II (803) 775-0044 (home) (803) 773-0815 (home) Sumter, SC 29150 District 50 (803) 778-2471 (business) District 35 290 Russell Senate Office Building (803) 484-5454 (office, Bishopville) PO Box 57, Sumter, 29151 1200 Broad St., PMB 180 (803) 236-5759 (cell) [email protected] (803) 774-7776 (803) 778-1643 (fax) Washington, DC 20510 (803) 212-6958 (office, Columbia) (803) 775-1263 (business) Sumter, SC 29154 [email protected] [email protected] (803) 734-3042 (Columbia) (202) 224-5972 (803) 305-9375 (cell) SUMTER CITY COUNCIL (803) 428-3161 (home) (803) 212-6132 (Columbia) WARD 4 [email protected] Midlands Regional Office [email protected] DISTRICT 5 (803) 229-2407 (cell) Steven Corley NATIONAL LAWMAKERS 508 Hampton Street, Suite 202 Vivian Fleming-McGhaney MAYOR Rep. J. David Weeks, D-Sumter 115 Radcliff Drive Rep. Joe Neal, D-Hopkins Columbia, SC 29201 DISTRICT 2 9770 Lynches River Road Joseph T. McElveen Jr. District 51 Sumter, SC 29150 District 70 (803) 933-0112 (main) Artie Baker Lynchburg, SC 29080 20 Buford St. 2 Marlborough Court Rep. Mick Mulvaney (803) 305-1566 PO Box 5 3680 Bakersfield Lane (803) 437-2797 (home) Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter, SC 29154 5th District [email protected] Hopkins, SC 29061 Sen. Tim Scott Dalzell, SC 29040 (803) 495-3247 (office) (803) 773-0382 (803) 775-5856 (business) 1207 Longworth HOB 803-469-3638 (home) [email protected] [email protected] (803) 776-0353 (home) Washington, D.C. 20515 167 Russell Senate Office Building WARD 5 (803) 734-3102 (Columbia) (803) 734-9142 (fax) (202) 225-5501 Washington, DC 20510 DISTRICT 3 WARD 1 Robert Galiano DISTRICT 6 (803) 734-2804 (Columbia) (202) 224-6121 James Byrd Jr. Thomas J. Lowery 608 Antlers Drive Sen. Gerald Malloy, D-Darlington 531-A Oxford Drive James T. McCain Jr. [email protected] (202) 228-5143 (fax) PO Box 1913 829 Legare St. Sumter, SC 29150 District 29 Sumter, SC 29150 1301 Gervais St., Suite 825 317 W. Bartlette St. 1216 Salem Road (803) 327-1114 Sumter, SC 29151 Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 469-0005 Rep. Dr. Robert L. Ridgeway III, Columbia, SC 29201 Sumter, SC 29150 Hartsville, SC 29550 (803) 468-1719 (cell) (803) 773-9298 [email protected] D-Clarendon (803) 771-6112 (803) 773-2353 (home) (843) 339-3000 (803) 436-2108 (fax) [email protected] District 64 Rep. Jim Clyburn (803) 771-6455 (fax) (803) 607-2777 (cell) WARD 6 (803) 212-6148 (Columbia) [email protected] 117 N. Brooks St. 6th District WARD 2 David Merchant 319 Cannon House Office Building A12 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 0% Chance of rain: 55% Chance of rain: 85% 2015 tax returns and power ESE 3-6 mph S 3-6 mph WSW 10-20 mph NW 4-8 mph SE 7-14 mph SW 8-16 mph of attorney forms if filing The Rembert Area Community Coalition will host the RACC’s for someone other than Gaﬀ ney yourself. Call Henry Dinkins Ribs fundraiser from 11 a.m. at (803) 499-4990 or Lula to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 76/56 King at (803) 316-0772. March 4, at 7530 Pisgah Spartanburg Road, Rembert (in front of TODAY’S 75/57 The American Red Cross is in Greenville Dennis Grocery). Cost: $22 77/58 urgent need of blood dona- for whole rack of ribs; $11 SOUTH tions and will hold blood for half a rack of ribs; and Florence drives as follows: 8 a.m.-1 CAROLINA $5.50 for ribs sandwich. Bishopville 82/56 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, High WEATHER 80/56 Hills AME Church, 6780 The Sumter County Veterans Meeting House Road, Dal- Association will meet at 6 Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter zell; and 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 81/57 81/56 at American Legion Post 15 Myrtle Monday, Feb. 27, Thomas Beach Sumter Academy, 5365 on Artillery Drive. IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning 74/57 Camden Highway, Dalzell. The Sumter Chapter of the 81/57 Today: Morning fog; otherwise, clouds and Download the Red Cross National Federation of the Aiken sun. Winds south 3-6 mph. Blood Donor App, visit Blind of South Carolina will 80/54 www.redcrossblood.org or meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Saturday: A warm breeze with clouds and call 1-800-RED CROSS (1- March 14, at Shiloh-Ran- sun. Winds west 10-20 mph. 800-733-2767). dolph Manor, 125 W. ON THE COAST Bartlette St. Mary Junous Charleston The Sumter Branch NAACP’s 81/55 annual black history program will speak. Transportation Today: Mostly sunny and very warm; pleas- will be held at 5 p.m. on provided within their cov- ant. High 73 to 81. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Trinity erage area. Contact Debra Saturday: Remaining warm with times of Canty, chapter president, Missionary Baptist Church, sun and clouds. High 74 to 82. 155 Wall St. The Rev. Napo- at (803) 775-5792 or debra. leon A. Bradford will speak. [email protected] . McElveen Manor will hold an The 17th Annual Cavalier LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON Aid and Attendance Seminar Pride Auction will be held on at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Saturday, March 18, at Rob- SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:57 a.m. Sunset 6:14 p.m. Lake pool yest. chg Feb. 28, at 2065 McCrays ert E. Lee Academy in Bish- Temperature Moonrise 5:33 a.m. Moonset 4:30 p.m. Murray 360 356.92 +0.01 Mill Road. 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SUMTER SPCA PETS OF THE WEEK Milo, left, is a housebroken 10-week- The SPCA relies heavily on old maleMilo American is a playful short boy hair. He is community support and greatwho with enjoys other cuddling cats and children. Milo loves to roll around and play, but donations. Currently, the biggest also enjoysSable beingis a playful, held and af- cuddled. needs are for dry puppy and He fectionatehas a brother pup named Otis who is kitten food, wet cat food, cat looking for a forever home as well. litter and cleaning supplies. The Milo and Otis would make excellent following are also appreciated: new family additions. Newspapers, stuff ed animals, heavy Sable, right, is a 9-week-old tricolored duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger), female shepherd mix. She is playful, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, active and affectionate. Sable enjoys bleach, paper towels, sheets and being given lots of love and atten- comforters, baby blankets, canned tion. She is wonderful with other dog and cat food, dry dog food, treats, dogs and children. Sable would make leashes and collars, disinfectant spray, an exceptional new family buddy! all-purpose cleaner, air freshener, no The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. scratch scrubbers, two-sided sponges Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and for dishes, litter freshener and, of is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day course, monetary donations are also except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit gratefully accepted. www.sumterscspca.com. SECTION B FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

PRO BASEBALL Montgomery takes first Yankee camp in stride BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS learned in early January that he stride – keeping his focus on the task worked on the things they wanted me [email protected] would be going to Yankees camp as a at hand rather than being too preoccu- to work on. I wanted to show up ready non-roster invitee. That came on the pied with his surroundings. to be able to get some guys out when With a Cy Young Award winner heels of a tremendous “It’s been really cool, nothing but the games start.” watching over throwing sessions, 2016 minor-league season first class from (the Yankees),” Mont- One of the things Montgomery has mini-camps with New York Yankee he split between Double- gomery said. “They were first class in continually worked on the last few greats as guest speakers and a con- A and Triple-A in which the minor leagues and definitely first seasons has been his slider, and he’s stant close proximity to both current he compiled a 14-5 overall class here. It’s cool being around so had some help with that pitch already and former big leaguers, this has been mark with a 2.13 earned many Yankee greats and being around this month from a former Yankee a very different spring training camp run average and 96 the team. southpaw. for Jordan Montgomery. MONTGOMERY strikeouts in 139 1/3 in- “…I was excited when I found out, Four-time All-Star and 1978 Ameri- And he hopes it’s just the first of nings. but I also knew I had some work to do. can League Cy Young Award winner many. Since coming to Tampa, Fla., and I had to make sure I was ready to Ron Guidry was one of the former The former Sumter High School and like with most things during his ca- show up and make it known that I Sumter P-15’s standout left-hander reer, Montgomery has taken it all in worked hard in the offseason and SEE CAMP, PAGE B4

PREP BASKETBALL Dominant march Lady Generals cruise past Spartanburg Christian 44-24 for berth in 2A title game

BY DENNIS BRUNSON [email protected]

One more defensive performance like the first three and the Thomas Sumter Academy girls basketball team could very well be hoisting the SCISA 2A state championship trophy on Saturday. The Lady Generals limited Spartanburg Chris- tian to just 14 points through the first three quarters and rolled to a 44-24 victory in a semifinal game on Thursday at Sumter County Civic Cen- ter to advance to the championship game. The Lady Generals, who are 23-5 on the season, will face Region II foe Calhoun Academy at 11 a.m. on Saturday for the championship. Calhoun defeated Hilton Head Christian 39-31 in the other semifinal on Thursday. “I’m just so proud of the way we continue to play defense,” said TSA head coach B.J. Reed. “They had three girls who are double-figure scorers, so we really focused on that. We did a great job of defending them.” The Lady Warriors, who finish with a 21-11 record, actually posted the most points against Thomas Sumter in their three tournament MARK MORGAN / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM Thomas Sumter’s Bree Stoddard (20) shoots a jumper in the Lady Generals’ 44-24 victory over Spartanburg Christian in the SEE TSA, PAGE B3 SCISA 2A state semifinals at Sumter County Civic Center. Stoddard led TSA with 21 points.

PREP BASKETBALL PREP WRESTLING EC girls in uncharted waters heading into LS final SHS’ Perales,

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS [email protected] Spurling

First-year head coach Mike Lowder told his East Clarendon High School going after girls basketball team at practice on Wednesday that they’d created a monster. state titles “But it’s a good monster,” Lowder quickly added. “They believe in each BY DENNIS BRUNSON other and they believe in what we’re [email protected] trying to do.” What the Lady Wolverines are trying to do is get to the 1A state champion- For Alex Perales, this is ship game – and they only have one old hat. For Michael Spurl- more hurdle to clear on Saturday at 11 ing, it’s something new. a.m. at Florence Civic Center when However, both will be trying they’ll face Green Sea-Floyds for the to accomplish the same lower state crown. thing for the This is the deepest playoff run the first time today ECHS girls have had since competing for in Anderson. the 2A state championship against West- The Sumter minster during the 1970-1971 season. High School Coincidently, that was also the last wrestlers will be region title for the Lady Wolverines – competing in until this year. PERALES the first ever 5A “I knew that we had some girls that individual state could run,” Lowder said of his ap- tournament proach to taking over the reins this today and Satur- year. “That’s one of the things that I’ve day at Anderson coached for 23-24 years is fast break, Civic Center, running and pushing the ball up the going after state floor. I got them to see it, to buy into it titles. Spurling and realize that a significant part of our is in the individ- offense was going to come in transition. SPURLING uals for the first “They have fun doing it. In fact, time, wrestling sometimes it backfires when we have in the 220-pound weight to slow down because it takes us a long class. This is the third trip time to slow down. They’re full-speed to state at 285 for Perales, everything they do.” the first two times in 4A. The formula has worked well as RICK CARPENTER / THE SUMTER ITEM “It’s amazing to be getting ECHS has gone 15-7 this season while East Clarendon’s Talaysia Cooper (10) and the rest of the Lady Wolverines look to punch this opportunity,” Spurling capturing the Region VI title in a close their ticket to the 1A state championship game when they face Green Sea-Floyds on Sat- said. “After taking a year battle with their opponent on Saturday, urday at 11 a.m. at Florence Civic Center. off and making the top four GSF. is something. And to finish While the lineup changed for much comprised of Valencia Garris, “I call on our captains (Timmons and second is unbelievable.” of the season, the past few weeks the Ka’Terria Rose, Gracen Watts, Caitlin Watts) to do a little bit of everything, Spurling wrestled at 195 Lady Wolverines have gotten a signifi- Timmons and All-State selection Talay- cant bump from the starting lineup sia Cooper. SEE ECHS, PAGE B3 SEE SHS, PAGE B3 B2 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

4:30 p.m. — College Basketball: St. Joseph’s W L Pct GB at St. Louis (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Utah 35 22 .614 — AUTO RACING SCOREBOARD 5 p.m. — College Basketball: Charlotte at Oklahoma City 32 25 .561 3 Sacramento (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). Denver 25 31 .446 9½ 5:50 p.m. — International Soccer: Mexican Portland 23 33 .411 11½ TV SPORTS League Match — UNAM vs. Queretaro Minnesota 22 35 .386 13 (UNIVISION). PACIFIC DIVISION TODAY 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Nevada at W L Pct GB 6 a.m. — Professional Tennis: ATP Nevada-Las Vegas (CBS SPORTS Golden State 47 9 .839 — Marseille, Delray Beach Open and Rio NETWORK). L.A. Clippers 35 21 .625 12 Open Early-Round Matches (TENNIS). 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Kansas at Sacramento 24 33 .421 23½ 7 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Texas (ESPN). L.A. Lakers 19 39 .328 29 Tour Joburg Open Second Round from 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Iowa at Phoenix 18 39 .316 29½ Johannesburg, South Africa (GOLF). Maryland (ESPN2). Noon — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Kansas State PowerShares QQQ 300 Practice from at Oklahoma (ESPNU). Daytona Beach, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1). 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Louisiana WEDNESDAY’S GAMES No games scheduled. 12:30 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Delray State at Georgia (SEC NETWORK). Beach Open and Rio Open Quarterfinal 6 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Delray Beach Matches (TENNIS). Open and Rio Open Semifinal Matches THURSDAY’S GAMES Portland at Orlando, 7 p.m. 1 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy (TENNIS). Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Cup Series Daytona 500 Practice from 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Marshall at Houston at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Daytona Beach, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1). Charlotte (TIME WARNER 1250). New York at Cleveland, 8 p.m. 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: 7 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Denver at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Philadelphia vs. New York Yankees from Washington vs. New York Mets from Port L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Tampa, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). St. Lucie, Fla. (MLB NETWORK). Dale Earnhardt Jr. is often the center of attention at the Dayto- 2 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series 7 p.m. — Road Racing: Tokyo Marathon PowerShares QQQ 300 Practice from from Tokyo (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). FRIDAY’S GAMES na 500, where he has won twice. But things are different this Memphis at Indiana, 7 p.m. Daytona Beach, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1). 7:55 p.m. — International Soccer: Mexican Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. year. All those cheers for NASCAR’s most popular driver have 2 p.m. — PGA Golf: Honda Classic Second League Match — Monarcas vs. Tigres Boston at Toronto, 8 p.m. Round from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (UNIVISION). been joined by fears about his health. He missed the last half Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. (GOLF). 8 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Philadelphia at L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. of last season because of a concussion. The season-opening 2:20 p.m. — International Soccer: Pittsburgh (WIS 10). Miami at Atlanta, 8 p.m. Bundesliga League Match — Werder 8 p.m. — Professional Boxing: Deontay race is Sunday. Phoenix at Chicago, 8 p.m. Bremen vs. Wolfsburg (FOX SPORTS 2). Wilder vs. Gerald Washington for the WBC Utah at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. 3 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Heavyweight Title and Tony Harrison vs. Brooklyn at Denver, 9 p.m. Cup Series Daytona 500 Practice from Jarrett Hurd in a Junior Middleweight Bout San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Daytona Beach, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1). from Birmingham, Ala. (WACH 57). 4:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Camping 8 p.m. — College Basketball: San Diego World Truck Series NextEra Energy State at Colorado State (CBS SPORTS SATURDAY’S GAMES Little E’s confidence Charlotte at Sacramento, 5 p.m. Resources 250 Pole Qualifying from NETWORK). Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. Daytona Beach, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1). 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Alabama at Philadelphia at New York, 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Central Texas A&M (ESPN2). Indiana at Miami, 8 p.m. Michigan at Toledo (CBS SPORTS 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Long Beach Chicago at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. NETWORK). State at California-Davis (ESPNU). sky high amid return New Orleans at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. 6 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Delray Beach 8 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Minnesota at Houston, 9 p.m. Open and Rio Open Quarterfinal Matches Oklahoma at Texas Christian (FOX Brooklyn at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. (TENNIS). SPORTSOUTH). BY MARK LONG “I could go sit on my 6 p.m. — College Hockey: Notre Dame at 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Brown at AP Sports Writer couch and convince myself Boston University (TIME WARNER 1250). Harvard (TIME WARNER 1250). SUNDAY’S GAMES Phoenix at Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m. 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY- 8:15 p.m. — College Basketball: UCLA at I was 100 percent,” he said. San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m. FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). Arizona (ESPN). Memphis at Denver, 5 p.m. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. “That was my comfort 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Siena at 8:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Chicago at Utah at Washington, 5 p.m. Monmouth (ESPN2). Cleveland (WOLO 25). — Dale Earnhardt Jr. trad- zone. Nothing was happen- Boston at Detroit, 6 p.m. 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Oakland at 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Arkansas at Portland at Toronto, 6 p.m. ed in his T-shirt, jeans and ing there. No anxiety. Any- Wisconsin-Milwaukee (ESPNU). Auburn (SEC NETWORK). New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. 7 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: 9:55 p.m. — International Soccer: Mexican sneakers for a head-to-toe time I went out in the Charlotte at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m. Creighton at Xavier (FOX SPORTS 2). League Match — Cruz Azul vs. America pilot uniform, climbed up world, any little bit of anxi- 7 p.m. — Women’s College Gymnastics: (UNIVISION). Missouri at Florida (SEC NETWORK). 10 p.m. — College Basketball: Brigham the portable stairs and ety would make everything 7 p.m. — College Baseball: Wright State at Young at Gonzaga (ESPN2). NHL STANDINGS slipped into the cockpit of crazy. ... I couldn’t put one South Carolina (WNKT-FM 107.5). 10 p.m. — College Basketball: Central By The Associated Press 7:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Camping Intercollegiate Athletic Association the iconic Goodyear Blimp. foot in front of the other World Truck Series NextEra Energy Tournament Championship Game from EASTERN CONFERENCE Resources 250 from Daytona Beach, Fla. He kept his head down without falling over like a Charlotte (ESPNU). ATLANTIC DIVISION (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). 10 p.m. — Professional Boxing: Caleb Plant and turned away from a drunk-driving test.” GP W L OT Pts GF GA 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Ottawa at Carolina vs. Thomas Awimbono in a Super Montreal 60 32 20 8 72 169 155 (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Middleweight Bout and Dominic Breazeale 65-year-old military veter- Forget racing. Sudden Ottawa 58 32 20 6 70 158 153 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Akron at vs. Izuabe Ugonoh in a Heavyweight Bout Toronto 59 28 20 11 67 186 177 an who thought he was on- movement, loud noises and Buffalo (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). from Birmingham, Ala. (FOX SPORTS 1). Florida 59 28 21 10 66 152 166 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Boston at Toronto 10 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: K&N Series East board for a once-in-a-life- busy places all made Earn- Boston 60 30 24 6 66 162 161 (ESPN). from New Smyrna Beach, Fla. (NBC Tampa Bay 59 27 24 8 62 164 167 time ride. Retired Marine hardt cringe. 8:30 p.m. — Women’s College Gymnastics: SPORTS NETWORK). Buffalo 60 26 24 10 62 147 168 Louisiana State at Auburn (SEC 1 a.m. — College Baseball: Brigham Young Corps sergeant major Paul Even in November, after Detroit 60 24 26 10 58 150 178 NETWORK). at Gonzaga (BYUTV). Siverson settled into his months of treatment and 8:30 p.m. — College Hockey: Boston College 1 a.m. — LPGA Golf: Honda LPGA Thailand METROPOLITAN DIVISION at Massachusetts-Lowell (TIME WARNER Final Round from Chonburi, Thailand GP W L OT Pts GF GA seat near Earnhardt — un- recovery, Earnhardt went 1250). (GOLF). Washington 59 40 12 7 87 199 127 9 p.m. — Women’s College Gymnastics: beknownst that his “first, hunting with friend and 1 a.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Pittsburgh 59 37 14 8 82 207 166 Iowa at Brigham Young (BYUTV). Boston vs. Cleveland (MLB NETWORK). Columbus 58 37 16 5 79 187 143 second and third favorite fellow driver Martin Truex 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Dayton at 5 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA N.Y. Rangers 59 38 19 2 78 198 155 Davidson (ESPN2). NASCAR driver” was at Jr. and would stumble to Tour Joburg Open Final Round from N.Y. Islanders 59 28 21 10 66 177 175 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Manhattan at Johannesburg, South Africa (GOLF). Philadelphia 60 28 25 7 63 155 183 the controls of the 246-foot one side or the other after Iona (ESPNU). New Jersey 60 25 25 10 60 139 172 10 p.m. — College Hockey: St. Cloud at helium-filled airship. five or six steps. Carolina 56 24 24 8 56 142 165 Denver (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). When Earnhardt turned But that was progress, 10 p.m. — College Basketball: Oregon State MLB SPRING TRAINING WESTERN CONFERENCE at California (FOX SPORTS 1). By The Associated Press and said hello, Siverson albeit minor, and it contin- 10 p.m. — Professional Boxing: Chris CENTRAL DIVISION jumped in delight . ued every day for the next Pearson vs. Justin DeLoach in a SCHEDULE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Middleweight Bout, Andrew Tabiti vs. Minnesota 59 39 14 6 84 198 138 “Been talking about you month. Quantis Graves in a Cruiserweight Bout TODAY’S GAMES Chicago 60 37 18 5 79 177 154 all week,” Siverson said. His vision cleared. His and Lionell Thompson vs. Steve Lovett in a Baltimore vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., St. Louis 60 31 24 5 67 170 173 Light Heavyweight Bout from Temecula, 1:05 p.m. Nashville 59 28 22 9 65 169 165 Everyone has, really. ability to focus returned. He Calif. (SHOWTIME). Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees at Winnipeg 63 28 29 6 62 184 199 Earnhardt is the biggest slowly started feeling better, 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: San Antonio Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Dallas 60 23 27 10 56 165 193 at Los Angeles Clippers (ESPN). N.Y. Mets vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., Colorado 58 16 39 3 35 114 192 story of Speedweeks. While and by early December, he 1 a.m. — LPGA Golf: Honda LPGA Thailand 1:05 p.m. Pacific Division it’s fairly common for the was back in a race car and Third Round from Chonburi, Thailand University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee GP W L OT Pts GF GA (GOLF). vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m. San Jose 60 35 18 7 77 166 144 two-time Daytona 500 win- had gained medical clear- Cincinnati vs. San Francisco at Scott- Edmonton 61 33 20 8 74 176 159 ner to be the center of at- ance to return this season. SATURDAY sdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Anaheim 62 32 20 10 74 161 157 5 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota at Fort Calgary 60 30 26 4 64 159 172 tention at Daytona Interna- Now, he’s back at Dayto- Tour Joburg Open Third Round from Myers, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Los Angeles 59 29 26 4 62 145 146 Johannesburg, South Africa (GOLF). Vancouver 60 26 28 6 58 142 172 tional Speedway, especially na, back in the No. 88 6 a.m. — Professional Tennis: ATP SATURDAY’S GAMES Arizona 58 21 30 7 49 140 183 given his father’s fame and Chevrolet and back at the Marseille, Delray Beach Open and Rio St. Louis vs. Miami at Jupiter, Fla., Open Quarterfinal Matches (TENNIS). 1:05 p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point tragic fate at the super- front of the field. Earn- 9:20 a.m. — International Soccer: Toronto vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., for overtime loss. speedway, it’s been consid- hardt was second in pole Bundesliga League Match — Hamburg vs. 1:05 p.m. Bayern Munich (FOX SPORTS 2). Houston vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., WEDNESDAY’S GAMES erably different this year. qualifying last Sunday, 9:55 a.m. — International Soccer: English 1:05 p.m. Edmonton 4, Florida 3 All those cheers have meaning he will start on Premier League Match — Swansea vs. N.Y. Yankees vs. Philadelphia at Washington 4, Philadelphia 1 Chelsea (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Clearwater, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Anaheim 5, Boston 3 been joined by fears. the front row for the Dayto- 10 a.m. — International Soccer: English Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh (ss) at Bra- NASCAR’s most popular na 500 for the fourth time Premier League Match — Arsenal vs. denton, Fla., 1:05 p.m. THURSDAY’S GAMES Southampton (CNBC). Pittsburgh (ss) vs. Tampa Bay at Port N.Y. Islanders at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. driver missed 18 races, half in his career. He also was 10:30 a.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Calgary at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. the season, in 2016 because scheduled to start one of Series Pole Qualifying from Daytona Minnesota vs. Boston at Fort Myers, N.Y. Rangers at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Beach, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1). Fla., 1:05 p.m. Colorado at Nashville, 8 p.m. of lingering concussion the twin qualifying races Noon — College Basketball: Southern Washington vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Arizona at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. symptoms that included Thursday from the pole. Methodist at Connecticut (WLTX 19). Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Boston at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Noon — College Basketball: Florida State at Oakland vs. Chicago Cubs (ss) at nausea as well as vision The real test will be after Clemson (WKTC 63, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB- Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. FRIDAY’S GAMES and balance issues. that first head-jarring FM 102.7). Cincinnati vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Edmonton at Washington, 7 p.m. Noon — College Basketball: Navy at Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Calgary at Florida, 7:30 p.m. He struggled to keep his crash. Bucknell (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Chicago White Sox vs. L.A. Dodgers Ottawa at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. eyes focused while simply “I don’t want to wreck to Noon — College Basketball: Virginia at at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Arizona at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. North Carolina State (ESPN). Seattle vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., riding in a car last July. sort of quantify my recov- Noon — College Lacrosse: Yale at Maryland 3:05 p.m. SATURDAY’S GAMES (ESPNEWS). Kansas City vs. Texas at Surprise, Anaheim at Los Angeles, 4 p.m. During a ride from his ery,” he said. “I think, Noon — College Basketball: Wichita State Ariz., 3:05 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 5 p.m. home to Raleigh, North though, should that happen at Missouri State (ESPN2). Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. San Francisco N.Y. Islanders at Columbus, 5 p.m. Noon — College Basketball: Tulane at at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Washington at Nashville, 5 p.m. Carolina, to taste wedding and I come out the other Temple (ESPNU). Colorado vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., Montreal at Toronto, 7 p.m. food with his then-fiancee side feeling great, that will Noon — College Basketball: Georgetown at 3:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. St. John’s (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Milwaukee vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Buffalo at Colorado, 10 p.m. Amy, he couldn’t look out add a ton of confidence. I Noon — College Basketball: Hofstra at Ariz., 3:10 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 10 p.m. the windshield. He had to can’t sit here and say I James Madison (TIME WARNER 1250). 12:20 p.m. — International Soccer: SUNDAY SUNDAY’S GAMES stare at the floor for two know exactly how I’m Bundesliga League Match — Eintracht Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., Boston at Dallas, 12:30 p.m. hours each way. going to react in those situ- Frankfurt vs. Hertha Berlin (FOX SPORTS 1:05 p.m. Calgary at Carolina, 3 p.m. 2). Houston vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Edmonton at Nashville, 5 p.m. He would pick something ations with confidence. So 12:30 p.m. — International Soccer: English Fla., 1:05 p.m. Columbus at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m. on a wall to focus on, but yeah, when I go through Premier League Match — West Ham vs. Toronto (ss) vs. N.Y. Yankees at St. Louis at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Warford (WIS 10). Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Ottawa at Florida, 7:30 p.m. couldn’t keep it in sight that process, there’s a box 12:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Philadelphia vs. Toronto (ss) at Buffalo at Arizona, 8:30 p.m. once he started taking a or two to check that aren’t Energy Cup Series Daytona 500 Practice Dunedin, Fla., 1:05 p.m. from Daytona Beach, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1). Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, few steps. yet (checked).” 1 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Fla., 1:05 p.m. Boston vs. Tampa Bay at Port Char- PGA TOUR Texas Tech at Baylor (FOX SPORTS By The Associated Press SOUTHEAST). lotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. 1 p.m. — PGA Golf: Honda Classic Third Washington vs. Minnesota at Fort HONDA CLASSIC PAR SCORES Round from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m. Detroit vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Thursday (GOLF). At PGA National (Champions Course) Got Fla., 1:10 p.m. 1 p.m. — Major League Exhibition Baseball: Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Minnesota vs. Boston from Fort Myers, Fla. L.A. Angels vs. Oakland at Mesa, Ariz., GET A CAR! Purse: $6.4 million a Job? 3:05 p.m. (MLB NETWORK) Yardage: 7,140; Par 70 (35-35) 1 p.m. — College Basketball: Tennessee at Cleveland vs. Chicago Cubs at Mesa, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. First Round South Carolina (SEC NETWORK, WDXY-FM Cody Gribble 31-33—64 -6 105.9, WNKT-FM 107.5, WDXY-AM 1240). L.A. Dodgers vs. Milwaukee at Phoe- Wesley Bryan 30-34—64 -6 1 p.m. — Professional Tennis: Delray Beach nix, 3:05 p.m. NO CREDIT CHECK Martin Kaymer 31-34—65 -5 Open and Rio Open Semifinal Matches San Francisco vs. Cincinnati at Good- Anirban Lahiri 33-32—65 -5 (TENNIS). year, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. NO CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! BANKRUPTCY - NO PROBLEM! BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! Ben Crane 35-31—66 -4 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Florida at Colorado (ss) vs. Chicago White Sox Graham DeLaet 31-35—66 -4 DIVORCE - NO PROBLEM! REALLY BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! Kentucky (WLTX 19). at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Sean O’Hair 33-33—66 -4 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Illinois State Texas vs. Kansas City at Surprise, C.T. Pan 32-34—66 -4 at Northern Iowa (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Ariz., 3:05 p.m. Rickie Fowler 33-33—66 -4 2 p.m. — College Basketball: West Virginia Arizona vs. Colorado (ss) at Scotts- Ryan Palmer 34-32—66 -4 at Texas Christian (ESPN). dale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m. Ian Poulter 31-35—66 -4 2007 Ford 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Virginia San Diego vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., Ryan Blaum 34-33—67 -3 Commonwealth at Rhode Island (ESPN2). 3:10 p.m. Scott Stallings 36-31—67 -3 2 p.m. — College Basketball: dTexas Tech at Jhonattan Vegas 33-34—67 -3 Fusion - V8 Oklahoma State (ESPNU). Jim Herman 31-36—67 -3 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Seton Hall at NBA STANDINGS Brian Harman 32-35—67 -3 DePaul (FOX SPORTSOUTH). By The Associated Press Kelly Kraft 34-33—67 -3 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Liberty at Brandon Hagy 33-34—67 -3 North Carolina-Asheville (TIME WARNER EASTERN CONFERENCE Jon Curran 32-35—67 -3 1250). 2007 Ford Seung-Yul Noh 33-34—67 -3 2:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Richmond ATLANTIC DIVISION Marc Leishman 34-33—67 -3 at Fordham (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). W L Pct GB Blayne Barber 34-33—67 -3 Explorer 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: Honda Classic Third Boston 37 20 .649 — Joey Garber 35-32—67 -3 Round from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (WIS Toronto 33 24 .579 4 Francesco Molinari 34-34—68 -2 Loaded, V6, Sunroof 10). New York 23 34 .404 14 Tyrone Van Aswegen 34-34—68 -2 3 p.m. — College Basketball: Creighton at Philadelphia 21 35 .375 15½ Emiliano Grillo 34-34—68 -2 Villanova (WACH 57). Brooklyn 9 47 .161 27½ Tyrrell Hatton 35-33—68 -2 3:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series SOUTHEAST DIVISION Sergio Garcia 36-32—68 -2 PowerShares QQQ 300 from Daytona W L Pct GB Zach Johnson 34-34—68 -2 “It was a fast and easy process Beach, Fla. (FOX SPORTS 1, WEGX-FM 92.9). Washington 34 21 .618 — Paul Casey 34-34—68 -2 3:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Missouri at Atlanta 32 24 .571 2½ Brian Gay 32-36—68 -2 gett ing a car at Boyle. Mississippi (SEC NETWORK). Miami 25 32 .439 10 Adam Scott 34-34—68 -2 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Duke at Miami Charlotte 24 32 .429 10½ Russell Henley 36-32—68 -2 (WLTX 19). Latoya King Orlando 21 37 .362 14½ Rafa Cabrera Bello 34-34—68 -2 4 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Morgan Hoffmann 34-34—68 -2 Gonzaga at Brigham Young (BYUTV). CENTRAL DIVISION Luke List 33-35—68 -2 Apply For Credit 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Marquette at W L Pct GB Billy Hurley III 35-33—68 -2 Providence (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 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TSA FROM PAGE B1 SCISA PLAYOFFS games. The Lady Generals de- BOYS feated Greenwood Christian 55-13 in their tourney opener 3A Semifinals and followed it up with a 54-19 Today victory over Thomas Heyward At Sumter County Civic Center in the quarterfinal game. Upper Bracket (1) Cardinal Newman vs. (2) Pine- TSA limited Spartanburg wood Prep, 8 p.m. Christian to just four field Lower Bracket goals through the first three (1) Porter-Gaud vs. (2) Heathwood Hall, 5 p.m. quarters. The Lady Warriors hit on just four of 29 shots dur- 2A Semifinals ing that stretch. Thursday However, Thomas Sumter at Sumter County Civic Center made it difficult on the Lady Upper Bracket (1) Spartanburg Day vs. (1) Trinity- Warriors to get shots off re- Byrnes gardless. Lower Bracket “We just played an excellent (1) Hilton Head Prep vs. (2) Christian Academy game, especially defensively,” Reed said. “Our defense was 1A stifling.” Semifinals Thursday The Lady Generals scored Upper Bracket the game’s first six points and at Wilson Hall “A” led 13-4 after one quarter. (1) Charleston Collegiate vs. (1) Beaufort Academy They extended the lead to 22-9 Lower Bracket at halftime. at Wilson Hall “B” Carmen Silvester drained a (1) Anderson Christian vs. (1) 3-point shot to start the second Dorchester half to make it 25-9. Kayla Camacho answered with a GIRLS layup, but Silvester buried an- 3A other trey to push the advan- Semifinals tage to 28-11. Today At Sumter County Civic Center TSA led 30-14 entering the Upper Bracket fourth quarter, but Spartan- (1) Northwood vs. (3) Ben Lippen, burg Christian scored the first 6:30 p.m. Lower Bracket bucket to cut the lead to 14. (1) First Baptist vs. (2) Cardinal New- Any hopes of a rally were man, 3:30 p.m. quickly thwarted on consecu- 2A tive 3-point plays by Bree Stod- Semifinals dard, including a basket on a Thursday at Sumter County Civic Center beautiful reverse layup, that Upper Bracket pushed the lead to 36-16. (1) Thomas Sumter vs. (2) Spartan- Stoddard led Thomas Sum- burg Christian Lower Bracket ter with 21 points. Silvester (1) Hilton Head Christian vs. (2) Cal- finished with 12. houn Academy Meredith Ray led Spartan- 1A burg Christian with nine Semifinals points. Thursday Upper Bracket Thomas Sumter beat Cal- at Wilson Hall “A” houn twice during the regular (1) Laurens Academy vs. (1) Holly season, 44-37 and 38-23. Hill MARK MORGAN / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM at Wilson Hall “B” “It’s tough to beat a team Lower Bracket three times,” Reed said. Thomas Sumter Academy’s Bree Stoddard, right, tries to drive the baseline against Spartanburg Christian’s (1) Dorchester vs. (2) Richard Winn “They’ve got a good team that Meredith Ray in TSA’s 44-24 victory in the SCISA 2A state semifinals on Thursday at Sumter County Civic plays you very tough.” Center. The Lady Generals will face Calhoun Academy for the state title on Saturday.

explosive guards, Lowder said, in Tamara confident in myself going ECHS FROM PAGE B1 Jackson and Jalinda Johnson. Both are aver- SHS FROM PAGE B1 into this though.” aging over 13 points and five rebounds per Perales owns a 31-9 re- game. for the Gamecocks as a cord. He will be meeting and then you throw in our lone senior “The junior guard (Jackson) has already sophomore. He decided not the upper state No. 2 Ka’Terria and our big addition in seventh-grad- scored 1,000 points in her career,” Lowder said. to wrestle his junior sea- seed Grady Thomas of er Talaysia — it’s just worked so well,” Lowder “We were able to keep her in check both times son, something he soon re- Spartanburg in his first said. “And Valencia has just really come on the we’ve played, but (Johnson) scored 25 against gretted. match. last two weeks like you wouldn’t believe — 26 us at home the last time we played. “To be honest, I just The tournament will rebounds in two games and about 24-25 points. “So it ought to be a really good matchup, but wasn’t feeling it,” Spurl- have the top four seeds That’s been a big factor. it’s going to be in kind of a different environ- ing said of his decision from the upper state and “Everyone has gelled. Even the ones that ment.” not to wrestle as a junior. lower state battling for come off the bench know their roles and know Lowder expects for some butterflies to be “After a couple of the title. Three straight what they have to do.” there on Saturday, but the team has handled the months though, I was re- victories will lead to the They will likely need all parties involved fir- new kind of pressure well over the last few ally missing it.” championship. ing on all cylinders to top the Lady Trojans games. Spurling is 24-14 on the “You’ve got to give 100 again. GSF, which is 16-6 on the year, earned a “There’s nothing wrong with nerves, but season. He will be wres- percent,” Perales said. 52-45 win over EC at home before the Lady Wol- when the ball goes up, you’ve got to forget that,” tling Jerry Howard of “You have to leave every- verines stormed back for a big 68-45 victory at he said. “I think the girls have realized what Northwestern, the upper thing on the mat.” the EC gymnasium. they’re capable of and how we need to play. state No. 3 seed, in his Spurling said Perales The Lady Trojans are predicated on a pair of “It’s out there for the taking.” first match today. has given him some ad- Perales lost his second vice on how to attack match in the lower state things today. SCHSL STATE PLAYOFFS tournament held at River “He said you have to Bluff High in Lexington keep your nerves intact,” BOYS GIRLS last week. He then won Spurling said. “You’ve 5A 5A three in a row to finish got to keep your atten- Finals Finals Saturday Saturday third. He is confident tion on the task at hand.” 6:30 p.m. 5 p.m. going into the tourna- The Sumter program Upper State Upper State at Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville) at Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville) ment. will be looking for a state (2) Gaffney vs. (1) Dorman (1) Wade Hampton vs. (1) Dorman “I’ve got to be focused champion for the third Lower State Lower State Florence Civic Center Florence Civic Center on wrestling,” Perales straight year. Mac Mota (2) Irmo vs. (1) Blythewood (1) Goose Creek vs. (1) Conway said. “You’ve got to un- won an individual title in 4A 4A derstand that it can come 2015 and Majid Corbett Today Finals 8:30 p.m. Today down to one point. I’m won in 2016. Upper State 7 p.m. at Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville) Upper State (1) Wren vs. (1) Eastside at Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville) Lower State (1) Greenville vs. (1) North Augusta Florence Civic Center Lower State (2) Lower Richland vs. (1) Wilson Florence Civic Center (1) Lower Richland vs. (2) Wilson 3A Finals 3A Saturday Finals 3:30 p.m. Saturday Upper State 2 p.m. at Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville) Upper State (1) Clinton vs. (1) Southside at Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville) Lower State (1) Newberry vs. (1) Seneca Florence Civic Center Lower State (1) Brookland-Cayce vs. (1) Dillon Florence Civic Center (1) Ridgeland-Hardeeville vs. (1) Bishop England 2A Finals 2A Today Finals 5:30 p.m. Today Upper State 4 p.m. at Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville) Upper State NNEED (1) Gray Collegiate vs. (2) Keenan at Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville) EED Lower State (1) Christ Church vs. (1) Andrew Jackson Florence Civic Center Lower State (1) Burke vs. (1) Calhoun County Florence Civic Center MMONEY?ON (1) Mullins vs. (1) Batesburg-Leesville EY? 1A Finals 1A Saturday Finals 12:30 p.m. Saturday Upper State 11 a.m. at Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville) Upper State (1) Calhoun Falls vs. (1) Lewisville at Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Greenville) Lower State (3) Estill vs. (1) Lamar Florence Civic Center Lower State SELL YOUR (1) Bethune-Bowman vs. (1) Hemingway Florence Civic Center (1) Green Sea-Floyds vs. (1) East Clarendon FIREARMS TO US OR Sumter Auto Mall GET A LOAN INSTEAD. 3625 BROAD STREET • SUMTER, SC 803•494•5900 SUMTER & MANNING’S WWW.SUMTERAUTOMALLSC.COM OLDEST & LARGEST PAWN SHOP SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE • BILINGUAL SALES STAFF TAXTIME SPECIALS! 33 West Liberty Street • Downtown Sumter GOING ON NOW! 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PRO BASEBALL SPORTS ITEMS Revamped lineup gives USC Sumter baseball, softball squads in action this weekend Braves plenty of hope USC Sumter baseball, soft- With two outs and runners ball squads in action this on second and third in the weekend bottom of the fifth, Madison BY PAUL NEWBERRY The University of South Stokes hit a RBI double down AP Sports Writer Carolina Sumter baseball and the left field line to add a run softball teams will be in action for Carolina. LT Tolbert fol- KISSIMMEE, Fla. — After starting today, with the base- lowed it up with a RBI single two dismal seasons, there’s ball team hosting Florida to pull the Gamecocks within hope for the Atlanta Braves. State College at Jacksonville one run of the Wildcats It starts with offense. while the softball team will hit A lineup that was down- the road to face Surry Com- right embarrassing at the munity College in Dobson, BRYAN, GRIBBLE SHARE beginning of last season N.C. EARLY LEAD AT HONDA looks a whole lot more im- The Fire Ants will play PALM BEACH GARDENS, posing, bolstered by slugger FSCJ in a single game tonight Fla. — Cody Gribble and Matt Kemp, top prospect at Riley Park at 6 p.m. with a Wesley Bryan returned to a Danby Swanson and three- doubleheader scheduled for familiar course Thursday time All-Star Brandon Phil- noon on Saturday. and each shot a 6-under 64 to lips. The softball squad will play share the early lead in the “It’s going to be an excit- a doubleheader beginning at 6 Honda Classic. ing year for us,” said Fred- p.m. tonight at Surry with a Bryan was last at PGA Na- die Freeman, another key doubleheader scheduled for tional for the Web.com Tour part of the batting order. noon on Saturday. qualifying tournament in That’s a far cry from last late 2015. Gribble was there April, when the Braves KANSAS STATE 6 the year before. started 0-9 and were held to SOUTH CAROLINA 5 Bryan extended his good fewer than four runs in 13 COLUMBIA — Alex Desti- play from last week at Riv- of their first 23 contests. no homered for a second iera, where he pulled within During that inept display, straight game and Madison two shots of the lead late in they went 15 games without Stokes tied a career high with the third round until Dustin a homer — the big leagues’ three hits, but a 4-run first in- Johnson drew away. He shot longest power drought in a ning helped lift Kansas State 30 on the front nine. Gribble, quarter-century. to 6-5 win over fourth-ranked who won in Mississippi last The Braves began to turn South Carolina at Founders fall to start his rookie sea- things around when they Park on Thursday. son, had three birdies on par acquired Kemp from the The Gamecocks dropped to 3s. San Diego Padres just ahead THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 3-2 on the year while Kansas Defending champion Adam of the trade deadline, a Atlanta’s Freddie Freeman works on his swing during baseball State moved to 4-1. Scott opened with a 68. Ser- move that essentially came spring training on Monday in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. South Carolina junior left- gio Garcia was among the down to taking on a con- hander John Parke (0-1) suf- leaders until a bad stretch tract that pays the outfield- Swanson, a former No. 1 baseman Adonis Garcia fered the loss. He allowed near the end of his round led er $21.5 million annually overall pick acquired from (.273, 14, 65) and catcher four runs on three hits with to a 68. through 2019. Arizona in what increasing- Tyler Flowers (.270, 8, 41), three walks and one strikeout In 56 games with the ly looks like one of the most the Braves don’t have any in 2/3 innings of work. HAMLIN SPOILS Braves, Kemp contributed 12 lopsided trades in years, easy outs. Kansas State struck first EARNHARDT’S RETURN homers and 39 RBIs to finish was called up from the mi- There’s also a favorable and took a 4-0 lead in the top DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — with 35 homers and 108 RBIs nors in August and fit right mix from both sides of the of the first as Parke walked Denny Hamlin didn’t need a overall. More importantly, in. The 23-year-old short- plate, giving manager Brian Cameron Thompson and Jake Toyota teammate to grab an- the presence of a big right- stop batted .302 with three Snitker a chance to go lefty- Wodtke. Jake Scudder drove other win at Daytona Interna- handed bat in the middle of homers and 17 RBIs in 38 righty-lefty-righty-lefty- in Thompson with a one-out tional Speedway. the battle order had a huge games, adding another reli- righty through the first six double to left center, followed Hamlin charged past Dale impact on those around him able bat to the order. spots in the order. by Quintin Crandall’s RBI Earnhardt Jr. with one lap re- — especially Freeman. With Sean Rodriguez like- Markakis doled out props sacrifice fly and Josh Ro- maining Thursday night to With Kemp batting behind ly out for the year following to general manager John lette’s RBI single to right deny Earnhardt a victory a him, the lefty hitting first a car accident, the Braves Coppolella, who came under field. With the bases loaded 150-mile qualifying race that baseman saw a lot more acquired Phillips in a low- fire early on for a massive and two outs, the Wildcats Earnhardt dominated. Earn- good pitches. Freeman put risk trade with Cincinnati overhaul that resulted in two added one more run as Josh hardt led 53 of the 60 laps in together a 30-game hitting heading into spring train- straight 90-plus-loss seasons. Ethier walked to bring in Ro- the second qualifying Duel, streak — longest in the big ing. While the 35-year-old is Now, the GM is being lette. but couldn’t hold off a Ham- leagues last season — and on the downside of his ca- widely praised for several of South Carolina answered in lin charge at the end. finished with 34 homers, 91 reer and probably will be in his moves — most notably, the bottom of the third inning Hamlin got a push from RBIs and a .302 average. Atlanta only one season, he the deal that landed both when Alex Destino launched Chevrolet driver Austin Dil- Only three other National provides a more reliable of- Swanson and Inciarte from a 2-run homer to right field to lon to gather the momentum League teams had two 30- fensive threat than anyone the Diamondbacks in ex- cut the deficit to a pair of needed to get past Earnhardt. homer players. the team had, coming off change for pitcher Shelby runs. Typically, the Toyota drivers How important is Kemp? season in which he batted Miller , who went 3-12 with Scudder gave Kansas State have teamed together to navi- The Braves averaged nearly .291 with 11 homers, 64 RBIs a 6.15 ERA last season. a 6-2 lead in the top of the gate through traffic in re- 5.2 runs per game with him, and 14 stolen bases. True, the Braves had to fourth as answered with a strictor plate races. compared to 3.4 before the With Gold Glove-winning take on Kemp’s enormous 2-out, 2-run homer to left In the qualifying race, trade. centerfielder Ender Inciarte contract, but both the Pa- field. The Gamecocks would Hamlin didn’t need his fellow “It was the first move that (.291, 16 stolen bases) at the dres and the Dodgers are cut the Wildcats’ lead to 6-3 in Toyota drivers and even over- you could just see that we’re top of the order and the paying a good chunk of his the bottom of the fourth load- came a pit road penalty to get trying to win,” Freeman said. other spots filled by right salary and Atlanta also was ing the bases with no outs the win. But this is far more than a fielder Nick Markakis (.269, able to dump a very expen- with Stokes scoring on a dou- two-man lineup. 13 homers, 89 RBIs), third sive bust, Hector Olivera. ble play ball. From staff and wire reports

there at some point – in fact “I’m just trying to go out fine either way. CAMP FROM PAGE B1 he’s counting on being on the there and do my best. That’s “If I don’t make it out of mound sooner rather than always kind of been my thing camp, I’m not going to be greats who Montgomery was watch too many Yankee later. — throw so well that they crushed,” he said. “I just want able to spend some time with games growing up, but I’d “Everybody’s kind of pig- have to take you.” to help the club out and pitch and talk about pitching. seen him play,” Montgomery gybacking right now be- Whether he begins the well enough that they have to “He just kind of told my said of Jeter. “He’s definitely cause everyone has to get year in New York or back take notice. how he threw his slider and in his own tier when it comes their innings, so I’m not re- with the Scranton/Wilkes- “The goal is to get to the big gave me a couple comments to first class and carrying ally sure when I’m going to Barre (Pa.) RailRiders in Tri- club this year and see what on what I should be thinking yourself the right way and be throwing,” he said. “But I ple-A, Montgomery said he’s happens.” when I throw mine,” he said. doing things the right way know they’re going to throw Hall of Fame reliever Rich through 20 years in the big me out there because they “Goose” Gossage was another leagues.” want me to get some experi- former player in and around The Yankees begin Grape- ence and get my feet wet I camp along with Alex Rodri- fruit League games today guess.” guez and Nick Swisher. Mont- with a 1 p.m. matchup against There’s competition for the gomery also attended a pair Philadelphia on MLB Net- starting rotation, but nothing of mini-camps in which the work. Bryan Mitchell will get is set in stone, so all Mont- FACTORY OUTLET guest speakers were Yankees the start. gomery can do is go out and manager Joe Girardi and for- While Montgomery is not try to perform, he said. • Bed Linens • Comforters • Bath Towels, Washcloths • Rug Sets mer shortstop Derek Jeter. slated to start any of the Yan- “It’s going to be whoever • Bathroom Accessories, Shower Curtains • Linens • Kitchen Towels, “I always watched the (At- kees’ first few games, that throws the best or whoever Dishcloths • Kitchen Rugs • Curtains • Valances • Area & Throw Rugs lanta) Braves, so I didn’t doesn’t mean he won’t be out steps up,” Montgomery said. Microfiber Jersey Comforter Sets Drying Mats Sale - All Sizes Small $2.00 ea. $25.00 ea. 2016-17 Large $3.00 ea. Jersey Sheet Sets DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF PHIL EDWARDS All Sizes $10.00 ea. Pillowcases (Queen Size Not Available) (Standard Size Only) Asst. Kitchen $3.00 ea.pack Curtain Sets 2 per pack $12.00 ea. set SHOP WITH US & SAVE ON ALL YOUR HOUSEHOLD NEEDS. SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE $ ON LOW LOW PRICES!! Please Mail To: The Sumter Item/Fireside Fund Or Drop Off At The Item 29 Progress St. - Sumter • 775-8366 Ext. 37 PO Box 1677 • Sumter, SC 29150 36 W. Liberty Street Store Hours: Mon. - Sat. • 9:30 - 5:00 THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 | B5

PREP FOOTBALL Thomas still 50-50, split between Clemson, USC efensive end Xavier Lineback- OL Tramonda Moore (6-6, 330) on Overshown of Arp, Texas, offer and I am very excited,” Thomas, a Florence er Channing of Independence Community who also was offered by Clem- Wilson said. “I had been wait- native from IMG Tindall of College in Kansas, andd he’s son, and ‘19 RB Paris Brown ing on it for a while.” D Academy in Florida Spring Valley interested in following up Jr. of Sandy Springs, Ga. Wilson also has offers from attended The Opening tryout High in Co- with USC. Moore is a native of USC is on the short list Alabama, Auburn, Duke, East in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday lumbia is be- Oklahoma City who signed with wide receiver Tykee Carolina, FSU, Maryland, and for the first time in sever- coming one with Oklahoma State in ’16, Ogle-Kellogg of Alcoa, Tenn. Michigan State, UNC, Notre al weeks spoke on his recruit- of the hottest but did not qualify. He played Also on the list are Tennessee, Dame, Penn State and others. ing. Phil Kornblut recruited this past season at Indepen- Texas San Antonio, Ole Miss, He has not decided on any vis- Thomas told Jeff Sentell of players in the dence with the hope of only Missouri, Memphis and Lou- its and he will be cutting his SECCountry’s DawgNation he RECRUITING state for the needing one JC season, but as isville. He was at Tennessee list to a top 11 in the near fu- is 99 percent certain he will go CORNER 2018 class. things turned out he will need on Saturday. ture. to either South Carolina or UGA was his another season there in ‘17. Georgia State and Florida DL Coynis Miller (6-4, 270) Clemson with Alabama hold- most recent He is on track to graduate in State offered Greenwood High of Birmingham, Ala., is a ing the final one percent chip. offer, and he picked that up December. WR Sam Pinckney. He visited major target of Alabama and Thomas visited Clemson for a last weekend while on a visit Moore also has had offers FSU on Saturday and will be Auburn. And now Clemson junior day late last month and to Athens. USC was his first from Mississippi State, Ore- at USC’s junior day this Sat- has decided to mix it up with got the red carpet treatment major offer and he’s also gon, UCLA and Iowa State urday. the Crimson Tide and the Ti- from the Tigers. He also got picked up tenders from Colo- and they all like his size and gers in their own backyard. the chance to check out the rado State, Wake Forest and overall talents. CLEMSON Clemson offered Miller with Tigers’ new home for their Auburn among major pro- “They love that I’m explo- Clemson loses one of its new DL coach Bates, a former players. grams. sive off the ball and that I’m best tight ends ever in Jor- Alabama star himself, leading He has not been to USC Tindall continues to hear a easily a first-round (NFL) dan Leggett and did not sign the charge. since last football season, but lot from USC and is returning draft pick in the next couple a TE in the ‘17 class. That “He just told me how he recently tweeted he will be to campus on Saturday for a of years,” he said. won’t be the case in ‘18 loves the way I play and I feel taking a visit to Columbia junior day. Wolford is recruiting Moore though as the Tigers are that I could fit in with my soon. “I am building a really good for USC. He also plans to visit looking at several candidates speed and explosiveness,” Thomas told Sentell the two relationship with the coach- Oregon for the spring game for the position, highlighted Miller said. “Clemson has a are basically 50-50 with him at es,” Tindall said. “South Caro- and other schools this sum- by highly coveted Mustapha great program and they are this point. lina is making me feel like I mer and during the season. Muhammad (6-5, 235) of Mis- still growing, so that’s a good “I haven’t been to South Car- am a priority the most right DL Dantrell Barkley (6-4, souri City, Texas. thing.” olina for a while, but everyone now, so they have the edge. I 295) of Independence talked The Tigers are in regular Miller has made visits to Al- expects me to go to Clemson, am building a great relation- with Muschamp and Thomp- contact with Muhammad, abama and Auburn, so he’s because they have the new fa- ship with (assistant) Coach son last week and landed his who visited for the January got the two big boys in his cilities and they just won a (Coleman) Hutzler and Coach first offer from USC. junior day. Muhammad is a state breathing down his championship. I already knew Muschamp.” “Coach Muschamp talked to very athletic TE who is run- neck, and they usually don’t about the facility. I already ex- Tindall was invited to Clem- me about how he likes my ning the 300-meter hurdles lose someone in state they re- pected them to win the champi- son’s junior day late last film, how athletic I am for my this spring for his high school. ally want. “Every school has a onship,” Thomas said. “I’m just month, but had a prior com- size and how well I move,” His team didn’t have a chance from the first offer till looking forward to seeing mitment. He plans to visit said Barkley, who redshirted great passing game last sea- the last,” said Miller “My re- South Carolina and how they during spring practice. This last season at Independence. son, but he still managed 30 cruitment is fully open.” do with this upcoming season. past weekend he was at Duke. “They seem pretty strong on catches for over 200 yards He was scheduled to visit USC has been my dream He will also visit Tennessee me and want to get me down and four touchdowns. In the LSU this past weekend and school, so them telling me I can and Florida in March. there. I’m somewhat familiar Clemson offense, he sees a plans to get to Clemson this come there and be the face of Offensive lineman Maxwell with them and I’ve watched system that would give him a spring. Miller also has been to the program is big.” USC defen- Iyama (6-feet-6-inches, 290 them on TV. I like where they chance to flourish in the Ole Miss and Mississippi State sive line coach Lance Thomp- pounds) of Murfreesboro, are starting from scratch and passing game. for visits. son is recruiting Thomas. New Tenn., counts USC, Tennes- he’s trying to build a power- “I fit in the system, the of- Two of Clemson’s top tar- DL coach Todd Bates has taken see, Louisville and Memphis house back where it used to fense is nice and it’s a good gets, RB Zamir White of Lau- over Thomas’ recruiting for among his top offers at this be.” Barkley said he will visit fit for me,” he said. “Jordan rinburg, N.C., and DE KJ Clemson and the two are devel- point. USC recruiter Bobby USC when he returns home to Leggett, it seemed like he Henry of Clemmons, N.C., vis- oping a relationship. Bentley and new OL coach Kannapolis, N.C., in May or didn’t come off the field. ited UGA on Saturday. “I can come there and make Eric Wolford have been in reg- June. He won’t graduate until They used him all over and Former Blythewood High an immediate impact as a ular contact with Iyama and May of ’18, and he will have was a pretty dominant pass WR and Clemson target Jor- freshman on a defending na- he plans to see them in person three years to play at the next catcher.” dyn Adams of Cary, N.C., tional championship team,” on March 25 for a spring prac- level. Clemson, of course, has landed offers from Alabama Thomas told Sentell. “That’s tice. In high school, Barkley said some extra ammunition in its and Ohio State. pretty big.” “I appreciate the way they he drew interest from USC, recruiting pitch this time Clemson offered brothers Thomas has said he plans to are recruiting me and I can North Carolina, VT and Vir- around, a national champion- Justin Ademilola, a DE, and make his decision right before trust them with what they are ginia. He’s not hearing from ship trophy. Muhammad said Jayson Ademilola, a DL, of the season or during it, or he telling me,” Iyama said. “They any other schools at this that Clemson having the ring Jersey City, N.J. Both are ND might wait until his birthday are pretty high on my list.” point. is an extra attraction for a re- commits and have numerous on Dec. 20. Iyama visited Tennessee Muschamp was busy last cruit like him. Power Five offers. last Saturday and has also Thursday, doling out no less “It makes a big difference Clemson also offered ‘19 SOUTH CAROLINA been to Louisville and Mem- than seven other offers ac- honestly because it proves WR DeMarcco Hellams of Hy- Dual threat quarterback phis. He does not have a cur- cording to tweets by the indi- they can compete with the attsville, Md. Dakereon Joyner of Fort rent favorite, but USC has vidual prospects: DE Dennis best of the best. They are Dorchester High School in worked its way into a promi- Briggs II (6-4, 250) of Kissim- doing to right things to OTHERS OF NOTE North Charleston was at nent place in his mind. Iyama mee, Fla.; athlete Richard Ji- achieve the ultimate goal of DL Stephon Wynn, an An- North Carolina State over the is being recruited as an offen- bunor (6-4, 206) of Athens, the national championship.” derson native at IMG Acade- weekend, and he will visit sive tackle. Ga.;, OL John Campbell (6-5, Muhammad recently visited my was offered by Oregon, USC this weekend. He’s also Last week USC offered de- 290) of Orlando; DB Divaad Oklahoma State and will be Ohio State and UCF. going to Georgia soon. fensive back Jaycee Horn (6-1, Wilson (6-0, 185) of Miami, going to SU in a few weeks. WR Demarcus Gregory of Joyner said he hears from 170) of Alpharetta, Ga. He’s who committed to Florida ear- Some other offers include Byrnes High in Duncan the coaches at USC, NCSU, the son of former National lier this month; DL Tayland Michigan, Louisiana State, picked up offers from Indiana Virginia Tech, South Caroli- Football League star receiver Humphrey (6-5, 350) of Ohio State, Oklahoma, Ore- and Minnesota. Byrnes LB na State, Louisville and Flori- Joe Horn. Hutchinson JC in Kansas; DE gon, Texas, Texas A&M and Khalid Jones received an offer da the most. Joyner said he “My dad got his first offer Andres Fox (6-5, 230) of Mo- Texas Christian. His plan is to from Minnesota. He also has primarily communicates with from there in high school, and bile, Ala.; and DL Darnell Jef- announce a top 10 on May 24 offers from Duke, Ole Miss, USC head coach Will Mus- he told me it’s a great school,” feries (6-3, 265) of Covington, at his spring game then get Tennessee, Maryland and WF. champ and QB coach Kurt the younger Horn said. “(De- Ga., who also plans to visit down to five for his official LB Kyle Wright of Ben Lip- Roper and he said things are fensive coordinator) Coach Clemson on March 4 for a ju- visits. He is not graduating pen in Columbia has offers also moving forward with (Bryan) McClendon just said nior day. early so he’s not rushing the from ECU and Colorado State. Clemson. Oregon and Central he loved my film and the way On Friday, Muschamp of- process. He’s also talking with Clem- Florida are the most recent I play.” fered LB Michael Harris (6-2, Clemson recently offered son and USC and will visit offers for Joyner, who has Some of his other offers are 213) of Tucker, Ga., and DB LB Payton Wilson of Hillsbor- USC on Monday. had a top list of USC, Louis- Minnesota, Duke, Indiana, Verone McKinley III of Plano, ough, N.C., and he was happy Saluda High DL Kelijiah ville, UGA, NCSU State and West Virginia, Maryland, Mis- Texas. He has Clemson on his the Tigers made the move Brown picked up an offer VT. He does not have a favor- sissippi, WF and Syracuse. short list. with him after not hearing from Colorado State. DB Zion ite and is still planning to an- USC offered former U.S. USC also offered running that much from them early on Keith of Wilson High in Flor- nounce on Father’s Day in Army All-American and for- back Harold Joiner of Moun- in recruiting. ence picked up an offer from June. mer Oklahoma State signee tain Brook, Ala., DB DeMarvi- “It is awesome to get this UCF.

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MIAMI (AP) — Paul George stayed whom would have had to waive his no- put. So did Jimmy Butler, Carmelo An- trade clause to make any deal occur thony and Derrick Rose. anyway. And as the trade deadline passed “I wasn’t concerned,” George said. Thursday, the NBA landscape seemed “At the end of the day, I’m in a good remarkably unchanged. In all, seven situation. ... I heard the rumors, differ- deadline-day trades involving 14 play- ent rumors, but I can’t control what ers were put together by the 3 p.m. was going to happen one way or an- Eastern deadline — but no last-minute other.” blockbusters. All-Star DeMarcus Cous- Perhaps the most interesting moves ins was traded to New Orleans by Sac- Thursday were not trades at all. Dal- ramento earlier in the week, yet every las put point guard Deron Williams on trade that followed paled in compari- waivers, and a person briefed on the son. situation told The Associated Press “You know where all those big domi- that when Williams clears he plans to noes are? They’re still home, with the sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, exception of one,” Miami President which would give LeBron James the Pat Riley said. “I’m sure there were extra playmaker he covets for the people that probably made some pret- looming title defense. ty significant offers. ... When you have Another significant player who may that kind of player ... it takes a lot to get to choose his next spot is Andrew say, ‘OK, we’re going to let this guy Bogut, who was traded by Dallas to go.’ You stay with the sure thing Philadelphia — and figures to be a buy- there.” out candidate. Bogut’s injury in last George remained with the Indiana season’s NBA Finals coincided with the Pacers, despite widespread specula- start of Golden State’s wasting of a 3-1 tion that the Boston Celtics were pur- series lead against Cleveland, and he’s suing the four-time All-Star. Jimmy still considered an elite rim protector. BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Butler stayed with the Chicago Bulls, Of the 14 players traded Thursday, Chicago’s Jimmy Butler (21) passes during a recent game against Boston in Chicago. and the New York Knicks held onto only Roy Hibbert has been an All-Star Butler was one of several big-name players to remain with their present teams as the Rose and Anthony — the latter of in the past. NBA’s trade deadline passed at 3 p.m. Thursday. B6 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 OBITUARIES THE SUMTER ITEM

PATRICK FITZGERALD CARTER died on Thursday, Feb. 23, The family is requesting a SHIRLEY M. GREGG will follow in the Richard- COLUMBIA — Funeral ser- 2017, at Palmetto Health Tu- private service. Shirley M. Gregg, 69, de- son family plot located in vices for Patrick Fitzgerald omey. Condolences may be made parted this earthly life on Greater St. Phillip RMUE Carter, formerly of Manning, Born in Sumter, he was a on her tribute page found at Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Pal- Cemetery. will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat- son of Marilyn Jayroe Jef- www.PalmerMemorialChapel. metto Health Tuomey. The family is receiving rel- urday at Bible Way Church of freys and the late Bill Jeffreys. com. Born on Oct. 16, 1947, in atives and friends at the resi- Atlas Road with burial to fol- Mr. Jeffreys was a retired Professional services ren- Lee County, she was a daugh- dence of his mother, Dorothy low in Greenlawn Memorial commercial fisherman. dered by Palmer Memorial ter of the late Robert Isaac Ragin Richardson, 4142 Old Park, Serenity Gardens. Surviving are his mother of Chapel Inc. Sr. and Rebecca Mickens River Road, Pinewood. Viewing will be held at 10 Sumter; one son, Landon Jef- Isaac. She was a member of Fleming & DeLaine Funer- a.m. freys (Breanna) of Sumter; EARTHA MAE SANDERS Berea Seventh Day Adventist al Home & Chapel is in charge Mr. Carter died on Feb. 20, one daughter, Carla Wagner Eartha Mae Sanders was Church. of these services. 2017. of Columbia; one brother, born on March 8, 1943, in She leaves to cherish her Online condolences for the Visitation will be held at 7 Kevin Jayroe of Sumter; and Sumter, a daughter of Sarah memories: two daughters, family may be sent to www. p.m. today at Leevy’s Funeral four grandchildren. Howard Robinson and the late Barbara Isaac and Gladys flemingdelaine.com or Home, Taylor Street Chapel, Memorial services will be James Sanders. She departed (Frank) Wood; six grandchil- [email protected]. 1831 Taylor St., Columbia. held at 3 p.m. on Saturday in this life on Sunday, Feb. 19, dren; five great-grandchil- Surviving are his wife, the chapel of Elmore Hill Mc- 2017, at the home of her dren; four nieces; four sisters, OLLIE M. HARVIN Bridgette Holliday Carter; Creight Funeral Home with daughter in Tobyhanna, Penn- Lillie Spain Riley, Diane Isaac, Ollie M. “Tutta” Harvin, 79, son, Patrick F. Carter II; the Rev. Jimmy Holley offici- sylvania. Rosa Isaac Plowden and Ear- departed this life on Monday, daughters, Sharee (Horace) ating. Mrs. Sanders attended the tha (Kemi) Odom, all of Sum- Feb. 20, 2017, at McElveen Smith, Charity (Laquisha) The family will receive public schools of Sumter ter; nine brothers, James Manor. Payne and LaRosa Carter; fa- friends at Elmore Hill Mc- County. Early in life, she (Thelma) Isaac Sr., Bobby Born on May 6, 1937, in ther, Lee Lewis Carter; broth- Creight Funeral Home follow- moved to New York City, (Essie) Isaac, Ernest (Sandra) Sumter, she was a daughter of ers, Lee Lewis (Deborah) ing the memorial service. where she met and married Isaac, Roosevelt (Sally) Isaac, the late Ollie and Bessie Rob- Carter Jr. and Eleazer R. Online condolences may be Floyd Valentine. From this Melvin (Violette) Isaac, Mar- inson Harvin. She attended Carter; sisters, Mary Ann sent to www.sumterfunerals. union, they were blessed with vin (Della) Isaac, Charles the public school of Sumter Carter-Washington, Cynthia com. four children. Isaac, Ray Isaac and Joe Isaac, County. She was an active (Leonardo) Booker and Sara Elmore Hill McCreight Fu- Eartha leaves to cherish her all of Sumter; and a host of member of Trinity Mission- (Joe) Hilton; grandchildren, neral Home & Crematory, 221 precious memory: her mother, nieces, nephews, other rela- ary Baptist Church during Hailey Smith and Patrick F. Broad St., Sumter, is in charge Sarah Howard Robinson; tives and friends. her youth. After graduating Carter III; and a host of other of the arrangements, (803) three daughters, Melissa Homegoing services will from Lincoln High School in relatives and friends. 775-9386. Sanders (her friend, Ronald) be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sun- 1955, she moved to Bronx, of Pennsylvania and Beverly day at Berea Seventh Day New York, and shortly there- EARTHA CARROWAY (Brian) Brafman and Vernice Adventist Church, 675 Lafay- after, she became a charter Eartha Carroway, 94, widow Valentine (her friend, Joe); ette Drive, Sumter, with Pas- employee of the United States of Moses Carroway, departed five brothers, Roland (Ber- tor Marquis Jackson, pastor, Environmental Protection this life on Wednesday, Feb. nice) Robinson, George (Ger- eulogist. Agency. 22, 2017, in Sumter. trude) Robinson, William Rob- The family is receiving rela- She leaves to cherish her She was born on April 25, inson, John Robinson and tives and friends at 324 N. memory: two sisters, Sara 1922, in Sumter, a daughter of Leroy Robinson, all of Sum- Magnolia St., Sumter. Harvin Johnson of Rock Hill the late Grant Houston and ter; four aunts; 14 grandchil- The remains will be placed and Alice Harvin Washington Elizabeth R. Houston Allison. VIVIAN N. KING dren; and a host of nieces, in the church at 12:30 p.m. of Georgetown; a niece, Dr. The family will receive nephews, other relatives and The funeral procession will LaShondra Washington Gad- friends at the home, 28 Harri- Vivian Nesbitt King, 89, friends. leave at 12:45 p.m. from the son (Winfield) of Atlanta; two son St., Sumter, SC 29150. widow of Ralph C. King, died She was preceded in death home. nephews, Roosevelt Johnson Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at by one son, Floyd “Anthony” Floral bearers and pallbear- Jr. of Rock Hill and Eric Main St., Sumter, is in charge NHC Healthcare in Sumter. Valentine; one sister, Luether ers will be family and friends. Johnson (Gia) of Martinez, of arrangements. Services will be announced Robinson Maple; her stepfa- Burial will be in Walker Georgia; one great-nephew; by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens ther, Wesley Robinson Jr.; Cemetery. two great-nieces; an aunt, SPENCER MCFADDEN Funeral Home and Crematori- grandparents; seven aunts; Services directed by the Dorothy B. Robinson of Sum- On Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, um of Sumter. and nine uncles, all of Sum- management and staff of Wil- ter; and many other relatives God plucked another loving ter. liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 and friends. soul for his garden in heaven. MAGNOLIA S. HENRY There will not be a public N. Main St., Sumter. Homegoing services will be Spencer McFadden departed GREELEYVILLE — Magno- viewing. Online memorial messages held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at this earthly life at Palmetto lia Simon Henry, 88, died on Funeral service will be held may be sent to the family at Trinity Missionary Baptist Health Richland hospital in Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at [email protected]. Church, 155 Wall St., Sumter, Columbia. Funeral services will be Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- com. Visit us on the web at with the Rev. Larry C. He was born on April 29, held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., with the www.WilliamsFuneralHo- Weston, pastor, eulogist. 1943, to the late Dorothy Tom- at Pine Grove AME Church, Rev. Randolph Black officiat- meInc.com. The family is receiving lin and James Jackson. He Greeleyville, with the Rev. ing. Interment will follow in family and friends at the was later adopted and raised Ronnie Brown, pastor, offici- Gayle Cemetery. ANTHONY RICHARDSON home, 531 Lynam Road, Sum- by the late Lurie Colclough ating. Burial will follow in the The family will receive TEMPLE HILLS, Maryland ter. and Bennie McFadden. “Pent” churchyard cemetery. friends at the home of her — On Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, The procession will leave at or “Bubba,” as he was affec- Public viewing will be held mother, 971 N. St. Paul Anthony Richardson, hus- 12:20 p.m. from the home. tionately called, accepted from noon until 7 p.m. today Church Road, Sumter. band of Sharon Doughty The remains will be placed Christ at an early age and only at Samuels Funeral Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Richardson, departed this life in the church at noon. joined Congruity UP Church. Home, Manning. Main St., Sumter, is in charge at his residence in Temple Floral bearers and pall- Later in life, he attended Wes- These services have been of arrangements. Hills. bearers will be family and tend Community Church. He entrusted to Samuels Funeral Online memorials may be Born on Oct. 4, 1954, in friends. attended Eastern High School Home LLC of Manning. sent to the family at jobsmor- Pinewood, he was a son of Burial will be in Hillside and later went on to work at [email protected] or visit us on Dorothy Ragin Richardson Memorial Park. Campbell Soup of Sumter, STEVEN ERIC KINSLEY the web at www.jobsmortuary. and the late Willie Oscar Rich- These services have been where he retired. He was pre- Steven Eric Kinsley, age 57, net. ardson. entrusted to the management viously married to Gardenia son of Dorothy and the late Service of remembrance and staff of Williams Funeral McFadden Willis and to this Roy Kinsley, died on Wednes- CARRIE W. MCMILLAN will take place at 11 a.m. on Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., union, four children were day, Feb. 22, 2017. Carrie Williams McMillan, Saturday at Greater St. Phil- Sumter. born. Arrangements are incom- 87, widow of James McMillan, lip RMUE Church, 4574 Old Online memorial messages He leaves to cherish his plete at this time and will be was released from her duties River Road, Pinewood, may be sent to the family at memories: three loving announced by Bullock Funer- to life on Saturday morning, where the pastor, the Rev. [email protected]. daughters, Sandy (Michael) al Home. Feb. 18, 2017. Powell Hampton Jr., will com. James and Nikkta Harper, Born on Feb. 26, 1929, in Lee bring words of consolation. Visit us on the web at both of Columbus, Georgia, County, she was a daughter of The service of committal www.williamsfuneralho- and Sophia (Terrance) Smith the late James and Susanna of Spartanburg; two loving Wells Williams. She was edu- sons, Derrell (Barbara) Mc- cated in the public schools of Fadden of Sumter and An- Lee County. Carrie accepted thony (Laurel) Pearson of Christ in her life and joined Maryland; two sisters, Doro- SARAH JANE G. SMITH the Redeemed Church of thy Harrison of Alcolu and Christ of Charleston, where Thelma (Rubin Jr.) Billie of TURBEVILLE — Sarah she served on the senior Gable; one brother, Ronnie Jane Gordon Smith, 69, wife usher and missionary board Tomlin of Sumter; nine addi- of Leroy Smith, died on Tues- for many years. tional siblings in Durham, day, Feb. 21, 2017, at Palmetto She leaves to mourn her North Carolina; one aunt, Health Tuomey. passing: three children, Icie Mammie Tomlin of Mary- She was a daughter of the Anderson of Wilmington, land; special friend, Evelyn late Wilbur Moore and Viola North Carolina, Mary Wheel- Conway of the home; 15 Mae Gordon and was reared er (David) of Sumter and SUMTER CEMETERY grandchildren; a number of by her grandparents, the late Adele (Ted) Wilson of Den- PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY great-grandchildren; the Ben- Eddie Gordon and Mary Mc- ton, Texas; one sister, Mozelle jamin and Colclough family; Fadden Gordon. Fortune of Wisacky; two sis- - EST. 1830 - and a host of nieces, neph- Funeral services will be ters-in-law; two brothers-in- ews, other relatives and held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at law; eight grandchildren; 11 friends. Hickory Grove Baptist great-grandchildren; 10 great- He was preceded in death Church, Turbeville, with the great-grandchildren; and a The Sumter Cemetery has been around by his parents and adopted Rev. Ronnie McFadden, pas- host of nieces, nephews, since the early 1800’s and has interred over parents; a daughter, Wendy tor, officiating. Burial will fol- grandnieces and nephews she 3000 veterans of all American conﬂ icts. McFadden; one brother, Willie low in the churchyard ceme- helped raise, other relatives Hood Jackson; two sisters, tery. and friends. Flags are put on veterans’ graves on Flossie Benjamin and Geneva The family is receiving Homegoing services will be Memorial Day, and Wreaths Across America White; and one brother-in-law, friends at her residence, 1306 held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at celebrates each December with a ceremony James “Duke” Benjamin. Hicks Road, Turbeville. St. Rest Holiness Church, 360 Public viewing will be held These services have been E. Sumter St., Mayesville, and wreaths along the property. from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s entrusted to Samuels Funeral with Bishop Tommie Doe, pas- Our goals at the Cemetery are to provide Mortuary. Home LLC of Manning. tor, eulogist. Mr. McFadden will be The family is receiving rela- the loved ones of the interned with a place placed in the church at 10 a.m. ANNIE LEE GAYLE tives and friends at the family they can be proud of. on Saturday for viewing until Annie Lee Gayle, 86, affec- home, 1008 N. Main St., Sumter. the hour of service. tionately known as “Slim,” The remains will be placed Funeral service will be entered into eternal rest on in the church at 1 p.m. held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at Pal- The procession will leave at 00 Westend Community Church, metto Health Tuomey. 1:15 p.m. from the home. $1000 a space 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, She was preceded in eternal Floral bearers will be with the Rev. Dr. Ralph W. life by her husband, William grandnieces. Canty Sr. officiating. Inter- Gayle Jr. Pallbearers will be family Now, through the months of ment will follow in Bradford Her precious memories will and friends. Cemetery. be cherished by her children, Burial will be in Mayesville January, February and March, Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Dorothy M. (Ronald) Ware of Cemetery. Main St., Sumter, is in charge Charlotte, Francina G. Services directed by the of arrangements. (Larry) Rhodes, Melvia L. management and staff of Wil- SAVE 50% Online memorials may be Gayle, Juanita G. (Roy) Epps, liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 sent to the family at jobsmor- Bettie G. (Jeffrey) White and N. Main St., Sumter. when you purchase a space. [email protected] or visit us on Debrah D.G. (Patrick) Levy, Online memorial messages the web at www.jobsmortuary. all of Sumter; 10 grandchil- may be sent to the family at Ph: 803.775.8001 net. dren; two great-grandchil- [email protected]. dren; a sister, Doretha Mack com. Visit us on the web at GARY L. JEFFREYS of Florida; and a host of www.WilliamsFuneralHo- Cell: 803.968.1580 Gary Lewis Jeffreys, 50, other relatives. meInc.com. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 CLASSIFIEDS THE ITEM B7 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

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Lots of household [email protected] Notice of Sale during regu- Road, Sumter, and pick up in items. [email protected] 2BR 1BA MH off 15S. Stove, Fridge, lar business hours. application. Deadline for bids is $350 mo + $350 Dep C/H/A No Pets March 2, 2017. NOTICE OF SALE Huge Sale! Sat. 7-3 at 151 481-2836 bfr 6 pm. Chef/CDM/Kitchen Manager CIVIL ACTION NO. Poinsett Dr. Furniture, clothes and Summons & 2016-CP-43-00246 misc. Please apply in person at 2BR/1BA MH on private lot, near Notice NHC HealthCare Sumter Shaw AFB. Unfurnished No Pets. BY VIRTUE of the decree Free 24 Ft. above ground pool 1018 N. Guignard Dr. $450/mo + $250/dep. Call heretofore granted in the case of: Happy 11th Birthday SUMMONS w/pump. You must take down and Sumter, SC (EOE) 803-499-4721 Wells Fargo Financial South move. 803-469-0534 or Ashton Barr IN THE COURT OF Carolina, Inc. vs. Danny N. Lapalme; 803-983-9417 3BR & 2BR, all appliances, Sumter We Love You! COMMON PLEAS Cynthia K. Lapalme; Geico as Nesbitt Transportation is now area. Section 8 accepted. 469-6978 From Your Family THIRD JUDICIAL subrogee of Paulie Archie, the Yard sale! 622 Antlers Dr. Fri. 1-6 & hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be or 499-1500 CIRCUIT undersigned Master In Equity for Sat. 8-1. Furniture, toys, kitchen, and 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs Sumter County, South Carolina, will Announcements sell on March 6, 2017 at 12:00PM, at more. experience. Home nights and week- CIVIL ACTION NO: STATEBURG 2017-CP-43-00059 the Sumter County Courthouse, City For Sale ends. Also hiring experience diesel of Sumter, State of South Carolina, mechanic. Call 843-621-0943 or SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY or Trade COURTYARD STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA to the highest bidder: 843-659-8254 2 & 3 Br, Sec. 8 BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay COUNTY OF SUMTER 803-494-4015 THAT PROPERTY WITH ANY 15ft. bass boat, w/48 Evinrude. New Today Positions Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Walter Simon individually and as IMPROVEMENTS THEREON $1050 OBO. 803-506-2177 Available Associates at 1-800-614-3945 to Trustee, SITUATE IN THAT CITY AND start your application today! Plaintiff, COUNTY OF SUMTER, SCHOOL NFL Sunday Ticket (FREE!) Bottled water plant seeking Exp. Vacation DISTRICT 17, SOUTH CAROLINA, line leaders, operators, & electrical vs. w/Choice Package - includes 200 Rentals Tuesday, February 28, 2017 is the Mary J. Simon, John Simon, REPRESENTED AS LOT 2 ON PLAT channels. $60/mo for 12 months. No and mechanical maintenance, with last day to redeem winning tickets in Katherine S. Harvin, Mary S. Cooper, OF JOSEPH R. EDWARDS, DATED upfront costs or equipment to buy. Exp. on high speed automated the following South Carolina Educa- Freddy Simon, Lorene S. James, MARCH 16, 1990, RECORDED IN production equipment. Also Exp. ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION THE SUMTER COUNTY RMC Ask about next day installation! FOR RENT OR SALE to tion Lottery Instant Game: (SC861) Willie Simon, Amos Simon Robert L. food QA manager and warehouse PROPERTY Green, April D. Green and Robert OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK 90 AT 1-800-291-6954 more than 2.1 million S.C. newspa- MONEY PUZZLE GOLD manager. All applicants must Lee Simon, and any other children PAGE 358. per readers. Your 25-word classified Good cond. blue & mauve sectional apply in person between the hrs. and heirs at law, distributes and ad will appear in 101 S.C. newspa- Struggling with DRUGS or ALCO- This being the same property sofa. Free delivery. $285 Call of 8am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. at Hickory devisees, and if any be deceased, pers for only $375. Call Alanna HOL? Addicted to PILLS? Talk to then any persons entitled to claim conveyed to Danny N. Lapalme and 803-840-1550 Springs Bottle Inc. 347 Old River Ritchie at the South Carolina News- someone who cares. Call The under or through them; also all Cynthia K. Lapalme by Deed of Mark Rd. 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Notice of Sale Notice of Sale Notice of Sale Notice of Sale Notice of Sale Notice of Sale the within property shall be purchase price unless the bidder bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will known as 3435 Green View Parkway. withdrawn from sale and sold at the defaults, in which case the deposit deposit with the Master In Equity, at John J. Hearn next available sales date upon the will be forfeited. If the successful conclusion of the bidding, five ALSO: All that certain piece, parcel Attorney for Plaintiff terms and conditions as set forth in bidder fails, or refuses, to make the percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or or lot of land with improvements NOTICE OF SALE P.O. Box 100200 the Judgment of Foreclosure and required deposit, or comply with his equivalent, as evidence of good faith, thereon, if any, situate, lying and Columbia, SC 29202-3200 Sale or such terms as may be set bid within 20 days, then the property same to be applied to the purchase being in the Privateer Township, BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore (803) 744-4444 forth in a supplemental order. will be resold at his risk. No price in case of compliance, but to County of Sumter, State of South granted in the case of: Federal 016477-01615 FN personal or deficiency judgment be forfeited and applied first to costs Carolina and being shown as Lot No. National Mortgage Association Website: www.rtt-law.com The Honorable Richard L. Booth being demanded, the bidding will and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the 212B, consisting .16 acres as shown ("Fannie Mae"), a corporation (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Master In Equity not remain open after the date of case of non-compliance. Should the on a plat prepared by Black River organized and existing under the Sales) for Sumter County sale, but compliance with the bid last and highest bidder fail to comply Surveying Co., dated January 25, laws of the United States of America may be made immediately. The with the other terms of the bid 2005 and recorded In Plat Book 2005 vs. Miriam A. Evans;, C/A No. NOTICE OF SALE Brock & Scott, PLLC successful bidder will be required to within thirty (30) days, then the at page 117 in the Office of the RMC 2016CP4301604, The following 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 pay interest on the amount of the bid Master In Equity may re-sell the for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is property will be sold on March 6, BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore Columbia, SC 29210 from date of sale to date of property on the same terms and specifically incorporated herein and 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter granted in the case of: FRANKLIN Attorneys for Plaintiff compliance with the bid at the rate conditions on some subsequent Sales reference is craved thereto for a County Courthouse to the highest AMERICAN MORTGAGE CO vs. of 3.85% per annum. For complete Day (at the risk of the said highest more complete and accurate bidder Daryl R. Jackson; Williean J. NOTICE OF SALE terms of sale, see Judgment of bidder). Deficiency judgment being description of the metes, bounds, Jenkins;, C/A No. 2016CP4301873, BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore Foreclosure and Sale filed with the demanded, the bidding will not be courses and distances of the ALL that certain piece, parcel or The following property will be sold granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A closed on the day of sale but will property concerned herein. This LOT of land, containing 0.14 on March 6, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at Bank, NA vs. Deidra W. Edwards; #2016CP4301098. remain open for a period of thirty description is in lieu of the metes ACRE(S), more or less, together with the Sumter County Courthouse to the Brenda W. Bruce; Hope W. Reed; (30) days as provided by law. and bounds, as permitted by law any and all improvements thereon, highest bidder Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is Plaintiff is demanding a deficiency, under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 lying, being and situate in the City Susan W. Wilder, Deceased, their not a warranty deed. Interested the Plaintiff may waive any of its Code of Laws of South Carolina, as and County of Sumter, State of South All that certain piece, parcel or lot of heirs, Personal Representatives, bidders should satisfy themselves as rights, including its right to a amended. Carolina, being shown and land with the improvements thereon, Administrators, Successors and to the quality of title to be conveyed deficiency judgment, prior to sale. delineated as LOT NO. 14 and the if any, situate, lying and being in the Assigns, and all other persons by obtaining an independent title Purchaser to pay for documentary This being the same property northernmost 1.00 foot of Lot 15 on Township of Sumter, County of entitled to claim through them; all search prior to the foreclosure sale stamps on the Deed. The successful conveyed to Virnetta Bennett by that certain plat by Edmunds Land Sumter, State of South Carolina, unknown persons with any right, date. bidder will be required to pay Deed of Eric Parker dated May 19, Surveyors, Inc., dated March 25, being shown and delineated as Lot title or interest in the real estate interest on the amount of the 2006 and recorded May 24, 2006 in 2004, and recorded in the Office of No. 343 of "Meadowcroft" described herein; also any persons Richard L. Booth balance of the bid from date of sale Book 1029 at Page 970 in the records the Register of Deeds for Sumter Subdivision, Section No. 9A, as who may be in the military service of Master In Equity for to date of compliance with the bid at for Sumter County, South Carolina. County in PLAT BOOK 2004 at page shown on that certain plat of Louis the United States of America, being Sumter County the rate of 4.25% per annum. The 149. W. Tisdale, R.L.S. dated February 4, a class designated as John Doe; and sale shall be subject to taxes and CURRENT ADDRESS 2004 and recorded in the Office of any unknown minors or persons John J. Hearn assessments, existing easements and OF PROPERTY: Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the the Register of Deeds for Sumter under a disability being a class Attorney for Plaintiff restrictions, easements and 3435 Green View Parkway, Code of Laws of South Carolina County in Plat Book PB2004 at Page designated as Richard Roe; The P.O. Box 100200 restrictions of record and any other (1976), reference to said plat(s) is 98. This said lot has such metes, Columbia, SC 29202-3200 senior encumbrances. Sumter, SC 29150 United States of America acting by TMS: 222-07-01-003 hereby craved for particulars of the boundaries, courses and distances as and through its agency The (803) 744-4444 boundaries, metes, courses, and/or are shown on said plat, which are Department of Housing and Urban 013263-08531 In the event an agent of Plaintiff distances of the property delineated incorporated herein in accordance TERMS OF SALE: The successful Development; , C/A No. Website: www.rtt-law.com does not appear at the time of sale, thereon. with the provisions of Section bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will 2016CP4301098, The following (see link to Resources/Foreclosure the within property shall be 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South deposit with the Master In Equity, at property will be sold on March 6, Sales) withdrawn from sale and sold at the Derivation: Book 1197 at Page 3378. Carolina, 1976.. This property is conclusion of the bidding, five 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter next available sales date upon the known as 1180 Malone Drive, percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or County Courthouse to the highest NOTICE OF SALE terms and conditions as set forth in Sumter, SC. Sumter County Tax equivalent, as evidence of good faith, 6 Warren Ct, bidder CIVIL ACTION NO. the Judgment of Foreclosure and Parcel No. 182-13-08-006. Sale or such terms as may be set same to be applied to the purchase Sumter, SC 29150 2016-CP-43-01042 price in case of compliance, but to ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY forth in a supplemental order. Derivation: Book 1195 at Page 4077. be forfeited and applied first to costs 228-05-03-018 SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BY VIRTUE of the decree and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the SUMTER, AND STATE OF SOUTH heretofore granted in the case of: The Honorable Richard L. Booth 1180 Malone Drive, case of non-compliance. Should the SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, CAROLINA, BEING DESCRIBED AS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Master In Equity last and highest bidder fail to comply SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM Sumter, SC 29154 FOLLOWS: James Walter Cassata; Jessika for Sumter County with the other terms of the bid TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, Danielle Mauricio, the undersigned within thirty (30) days, then the RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND 182-13-08-006 THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL Master In Equity for Sumter County, Brock & Scott, PLLC Master In Equity may re-sell the OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. OR LOT OF LAND, SITUATE, South Carolina, will sell on March 6, 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 property on the same terms and SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, LYING AND BEING IN THE 2017 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter Columbia, SC 29210 conditions on some subsequent Sales TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF County Courthouse, City of Sumter, Attorneys for Plaintiff Day (at the risk of the said highest certified funds is required. The TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, SOUTH CAROLINA, THE SAME State of South Carolina, to the bidder). No personal or deficiency deposit will be applied towards the RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 44 ON highest bidder: NOTICE OF SALE judgment being demanded, the purchase price unless the bidder OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF CIVIL ACTION NO. bidding shall not remain open after defaults, in which case the deposit PINEDALE SUBDIVISION All that certain piece, parcel or lot of 2016-CP-43-00773 the date of sale and shall be final on will be forfeited. If the successful TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in PREPARED BY H. S. WILLSON, land with the improvements thereon, bidder fails, or refuses, to make the BY VIRTUE of the decree that date, and compliance with the certified funds is required. The RLS AND RECORDED IN THE if any, situate, lying and being in the required deposit, or comply with his heretofore granted in the case of: bid may be made immediately. deposit will be applied towards the OFFICE OF THE RMC FOR township of Stateburg, County of bid within 20 days, then the property Wells Fargo Bank, National Purchaser to pay for documentary purchase price unless the bidder SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK Sumter, State of South Carolina will be resold at his risk. No Association, As Trustee Under stamps on the Deed. The successful defaults, in which case the deposit Z-18 AT PAGE 138, AND HAVING being shown and designated as Lot personal or deficiency judgment Pooling And Servicing Agreement bidder will be required to pay will be forfeited. If the successful THE FOLLOWING BOUNDARIES No.46 containing 0.414 acres, more being demanded, the bidding will Dated As Of October 1, 2006 interest on the amount of the bidder fails, or refuses, to make the AND MEASUREMENTS: or less, as shown on that certain plat not remain open after the date of Securitized Asset Backed balance of the bid from date of sale required deposit, or comply with his prepared for Kimberly J. Huebner by sale, but compliance with the bid Receivables Llc Trust 2006-Wm2 to date of compliance with the bid at bid within 20 days, then the property ON THE EAST BY LOT 5, SAID Michael C. Turbeville, III, RLS, may be made immediately. The Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, the rate of 2.13% per annum. The will be resold at his risk. No PLAT, WHEREON IT MEASURES dated June 25, 1991, and recorded in successful bidder will be required to Series 2006-Wm2 vs. Virnetta sale shall be subject to taxes and personal or deficiency judgment 122 FEET; ON THE SOUTHEAST the Office of the Register of Deeds pay interest on the amount of the bid Bennett; Eric Parker; Lakewood assessments, existing easements and being demanded, the bidding will BY ALBERT SPEARS DRIVE, for SumterÂ County in Plat Book 91, from date of sale to date of Links Property Owners Association, restrictions, easements and not remain open after the date of WHEREON IT MEASURES 20 page 839. This said lot has such compliance with the bid at the rate Inc., the undersigned Master In restrictions of record and any other sale, but compliance with the bid FEET; ON THE SOUTH BY metes, boundaries, courses and of 4% per annum. For complete Equity for Sumter County, South senior encumbrances. may be made immediately. The ALBERT SPEARS DRIVE, distances as are shown on said plat, terms of sale, see Judgment of successful bidder will be required to WHEREON IT MEASURES 70 which are incorporated herein in Carolina, will sell on March 6, 2017 In the event an agent of Plaintiff Foreclosure and Sale filed with the pay interest on the amount of the bid FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY accordance with the provisions of at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County does not appear at the time of sale, Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A from date of sale to date of ALBERT SPEARS DRIVE AND section 30-5-250 of the code of laws Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of the within property shall be #2016CP4301604. compliance with the bid at the rate MEASURING ON A CURVE 31.4 of South Carolina, 1976. South Carolina, to the highest withdrawn from sale and sold at the of 4.375% per annum. For complete FEET; ON THE WEST BY ALBERT bidder: next available sales date upon the NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is terms of sale, see Judgment of SPEARS DRIVE, WHEREON IT This Conveyance is made Subject to not a warranty deed. Interested All that certain piece, parcel or lot of terms and conditions as set forth in Foreclosure and Sale filed with the MEASURES 76.5 FEET; AND ON any Restrictions, Reservations, bidders should satisfy themselves as land with improvements thereon, if the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A THE NORTHWEST BY LOT 43, zoning ordinances or easements that to the quality of title to be conveyed any, situate, lying and being in the Sale or such terms as may be set #2016CP4301873. SAID PLAT, WHEREON IT may appear of record on the by obtaining an independent title Privateer Township, County of forth in a supplemental order. MEASURES 158 FEET; BE ALL recorded plats or on the premises. search prior to the foreclosure sale NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is MEASUREMENTS A LITTLE MORE Sumter, State of South Carolina and The Honorable Richard L. Booth date. not a warranty deed. Interested OR LESS. This is the same property conveyed being shown as Lot No. 212, consisting .53 acres as shown on a Master In Equity bidders should satisfy themselves as to James Walter Cassata and Jessika Richard L. Booth plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, for Sumter County to the quality of title to be conveyed Derivation: Book 601 at Page 710 Danielle Mauricio by deed of Master In Equity for by obtaining an independent title Kimberly J. Huebner, dated RLS dated November 4, 1999 and 5 Albert Spears Dr, Brock & Scott, PLLC Sumter County search prior to the foreclosure sale September 29, 2008, and recorded recorded in Plat Book 99 at page Sumter, SC 29150 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 date. October 1, 2008, in Deed Book 1113 at 1031 in the Office of the RMC for Columbia, SC 29210 page 00348, in the Office of the Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is Attorneys for Plaintiff Richard L. Booth 226-04-03-022 Register of Deeds for Sumter specifically incorporated herein and County, South Carolina. reference is craved thereto for a SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, more complete and accurate SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM CURRENT ADDRESS description of the metes, bounds, TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, courses and distances of the RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OF PROPERTY: 5705 Lost Creek Drive, property concerned herein. This OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. description is in lieu of the metes Advertise Sumter, SC 29154 and bounds, as permitted by law TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in TMS: 132-09-01-025 under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 certified funds is required. The Here's My Ca Code of Laws of South Carolina, as deposit will be applied towards the TERMS OF SALE: The successful amended. 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Master In Equity for plaintiff's debt in the case of NOTICE OF SALE terms of sale, see Judgment of Sumter County non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's CIVIL ACTION NO. Foreclosure and Sale filed with the representative is not in attendance 2015-CP-43-01918 Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A redemption pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ John J. Hearn at the scheduled time of the sale, the Map No. 151-10-01-003 #15-CP-43-02595. 2410(c). Attorney for Plaintiff sale shall be canceled and the BY VIRTUE of the decree P.O. Box 100200 property sold on some subsequent NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is In the event an agent of Plaintiff Derivation: Book 1129 at Page 1028 heretofore granted in the case of: Columbia, SC 29202-3200 sales day after due advertisement. not a warranty deed. Interested does not appear at the time of sale, The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a (803) 744-4444 Should the last and highest bidder bidders should satisfy themselves as the within property shall be 3245 Valencia Drive, The Bank of New York successor in 006951-01071 fail or refuse to make the required to the quality of title to be conveyed withdrawn from sale and sold at the interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, Website: www.rtt-law.com deposit at time of bid or comply with Dalzell, SC 29040 by obtaining an independent title next available sales date upon the National Association, as Trustee for (see link to Resources/Foreclosure the other terms of the bid within search prior to the foreclosure sale terms and conditions as set forth in GSAMP Trust 2004-SEA2, Mortgage Sales) thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be 151-10-01-003 date. the Judgment of Foreclosure and Pass-Through Certificates, Series forfeited and the Master in Equity Sale or such terms as may be set 2004-SEA2 vs. W. Charles Hatfield NOTICE OF SALE for Sumter County may re-sell the SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, Richard L. Booth forth in a supplemental order. Jr.; Kelli H. Geddings, the property on the same terms and SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, Master In Equity for undersigned Master In Equity for BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore conditions on some subsequent Sales EASEMENTS AND/OR, Sumter County The Honorable Richard L. Booth Sumter County, South Carolina, will granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Day (at the risk of the said highest RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND Master In Equity sell on March 6, 2017 at 12:00PM, at Bank, N.A. vs. Phyllis Carmon a/k/a bidder). As a deficiency judgment is OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. John J. Hearn for Sumter County the Sumter County Courthouse, City Phyllis Smith Carmon a/k/a Phyllis being Waived, the bidding will not Attorney for Plaintiff of Sumter, State of South Carolina, Gayle Smith, Individually; Phyllis remain open thirty days after the TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in P.O. Box 100200 Brock & Scott, PLLC to the highest bidder: Gayle Smith, as Personal date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for certified funds is required. The Columbia, SC 29202-3200 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Representative of The Estate of preparation of deed, documentary deposit will be applied towards the (803) 744-4444 Columbia, SC 29210 All that certain piece, parcel or tract Robert W. Carmon a/k/a Robert stamps on the deed, and recording of purchase price unless the bidder 013263-07803 Attorneys for Plaintiff of land, and any improvements Wayne Carmon; , C/A No. the deed. The successful bidder will defaults, in which case the deposit Website: www.rtt-law.com situate thereon, lying and being in 15-CP-43-02596, The following be required to pay interest on the will be forfeited. If the successful (see link to Resources/Foreclosure the County of Sumter, State of South property will be sold on March 6, amount of the bid from date of sale bidder fails, or refuses, to make the Sales) Carolina, Concord Township, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter to date of compliance with the bid at required deposit, or comply with his MASTER IN containing 1.23 acres, more or less, County Courthouse to the highest the rate of 6.25% per annum. The bid within 20 days, then the property NOTICE OF SALE EQUITY'S SALE as shown on a plat by Joseph R. bidder sale shall be subject to assessments, will be resold at his risk. No Edwards, R.L.S., dated March 2, CIVIL ACTION NO. CASE NO. Sumter County taxes, easements, personal or deficiency judgment 1995, and recorded in the Register of 2016-CP-43-00394 2016-CP-43-01661 All that certain piece, parcel or lot of easements and restrictions of record, being demanded, the bidding will land, with improvements thereon, not remain open after the date of Deeds Office for Sumter County, and other senior encumbrances. BY VIRTUE of the decree BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore situate lying and being in the County sale, but compliance with the bid South Carolina on August 20, 1999 in heretofore granted in the case of: granted in the case of Trustmark of Sumter, State of South Carolina may be made immediately. The Volume PB99 at Page 771. Said lot GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. vs. National Bank against Jay A. Stoker, and being more particularly shown successful bidder will be required to has boundaries, metes, courses and 1703 Laurel Street The Estates of Teresa Billie and I, the Master in Equity for Sumter as Lot 65 on a plat of Hunting Hills pay interest on the amount of the bid distances as are shown on said plat P. O Box 11682 Melvin Lee Billie, John Doe and County, will sell on Monday, March 6, Subdivision by Edmunds Land from date of sale to date of which is incorporated herein in Columbia, SC 29211 Richard Roe, as Representatives of 2017, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Surveyors, Inc., dated February 3, compliance with the bid at the rate accordance with the provision of (803) 233-1177 all Heirs and Devisees of Teresa Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, 1993 and recorded in the Recorder's of 3.75% per annum. For complete 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws for Edward L. Grimsley Billie and Melvin Lee Billie, and all South Carolina, to the highest Office for the above named county in terms of sale, see Judgment of South Carolina, (1976, as amended). Benjamin E. Grimsley persons entitled to claim under or bidder: Plat Book 93, Page 196. Attorneys for the Plaintiff Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A This being the same property through them; also, all other persons or corporations unknown claiming All that certain piece, parcel or lot of Derivation: Book 667 at Page 1138. NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-02646 #2016CP4301943. conveyed to W. Charles Hatfield and Kelli H. Geddings by deed of Samuel any right, title, interest in or lien land with the improvements thereon, BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore upon the real estate described if any, situate, lying and being in the 2885 Ithica Rd, granted in the case of: Nationstar NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is S. Avins and Shelly Anne Avins, not a warranty deed. Interested dated December 22, 1999, and herein, any unknown adults, whose Township of Providence, County of Sumter, SC 29154-8978 Mortgage LLC against The Personal true names are unknown, being as a Sumter, State of South Carolina, Representative, if any, whose name bidders should satisfy themselves as recorded January 4, 2000, in Deed Book 761 at Page 1418, in the Office class designated as John Doe, and being shown and delineated as Lot This includes a 1987, Champion is unknown, of the Estate of Isabella to the quality of title to be conveyed of the Register of Deeds for Sumter any unknown infants, persons under 274 on that certain plat of Linwood mobile home with VIN# VIN# Golden; Nichelle Youngblood, by obtaining an independent title County. disability, or persons in the Military Plantation, Phase 3A, prepared by 337172N6211AB. Tyrone Lowery, Maurice Lowery and search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Service of the United States of Michael C. Turbeville, III RLS, dated any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees America, whose true names are October 17, 2007 and recorded in the The property herein described of Isabella Golden, Deceased, their CURRENT ADDRESS Richard L. Booth OF PROPERTY: unknown, being as a class designated Office of the Register of Deeds for includes the right, title and interest heirs, Personal Representatives, as Richard Roe; Eric Billie; Dorleen Sumter County in Plat Book PB2007 of the defendant(s) n/a in, of and to Administrators, Successors and Master In Equity for 680 Switchback Road, Sumter County Billie a/k/a Darlene Billie; Meltony at Page 523. This said lot has such any mobile home, currently situated Assigns, and all other persons Sumter, SC 29153 Billie; Darrell Leon Billie; metes, boundaries, courses and thereon. The interest(s), if any, of entitled to claim through them; all TMS: 2530002015 Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, Inc.; distances as are shown on said plat, said defendant(s) in the mobile home unknown persons with any right, John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff South Carolina Department of Motor which are incorporated herein in will be transferred to the successful title or interest in the real estate TERMS OF SALE: The successful P.O. Box 100200 Vehicles; The United States of accordance with the provisions of purchaser "AS IS" WITH NO described herein; also any persons bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will Columbia, SC 29202-3200 America, acting by and through its Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws WARRANTIES OF TITLE, who may be in the military service of deposit with the Master In Equity, at (803) 744-4444 agency, The Secretary of Housing of South Carolina, 1976. This is the MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS the United States of America, being conclusion of the bidding, five 013263-09185 and Urban Development, the same property known as 3095 FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE a class designated as John Doe; and percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or Website: www.rtt-law.com undersigned Master In Equity for Explorer Drive, Dalzell, SC. or otherwise by a non-warranty deed any unknown minors or persons equivalent, as evidence of good faith, (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sumter County, South Carolina, will Represented by Tax Map No. (AND NOT BY A CERTIFICATE OF under a disability being a class same to be applied to the purchase Sales) sell on March 6, 2017 at 12:00PM, at 152-01-02-005. TITLE). designated as Richard Roe and price in case of compliance, but to the Sumter County Courthouse, City Sumter County Clerk of Court, I, the be forfeited and applied first to costs of Sumter, State of South Carolina, This being the same property 179-05-03-003 (land), undersigned Master in Equity for and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the to the highest bidder: conveyed to Jay A. Stoker and 400-00-20-686(mobile home) Sumter County, will sell on March 6, case of non-compliance. Should the Chelsie J. Stoker by deed of Elbert E. 2017, at 12:00 p.m. at County last and highest bidder fail to comply ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN Altman d/b/a Elbert A. Altman SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, Courthouse in Sumter, South NOTICE OF SALE with the other terms of the bid CITY OF SUMTER, SUMTER Construction dated March 1, 2011 SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM Carolina, to the highest bidder, the CIVIL ACTION NO. within thirty (30) days, then the COUNTY, STATE OF SOUTH and recorded March 1, 2011 in the TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, following described property, to-wit: 2014-CP-43-01883 Master In Equity may re-sell the CAROLINA, BEING KNOWN AND Office of the Register of Deeds for RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND All that certain piece, parcel or lot of property on the same terms and DESIGNATED AS LOT 3, SECTION Sumter County, South Carolina in OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. land with the improvements thereon, BY VIRTUE of the decree conditions on some subsequent Sales 5, BIRDSONG, FILED IN PLAT Book 1151 at Page 1627. Thereafter, if any, situate, lying and being in the heretofore granted in the case of: Day (at the risk of the said highest BOOK PB86, PAGE 904, RECORDED Chelsie J. Stoker conveyed her TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for bidder). No personal or deficiency 07/07/1986 (See also that revised Plat undivided interest in the subject certified funds is required. The State of South Carolina, designated LSF8 Master Participation Trust vs. judgment being demanded, the in Book PB86 at Page 1294). property to Jay A. Stoker by deed deposit will be applied towards the as Lot 37 on that certain plat Michael Thomas Kelly Sr.; Belinda bidding shall not remain open after dated June 27, 2013 and recorded purchase price unless the bidder recorded in the Office of the Kay Kelly; LVNV Funding LLC; the date of sale and shall be final on TERESA BILLIE BY FEE SIMPLE July 8, 2013 in the Office of the defaults, in which case the deposit Register of Deeds for Sumter County South Carolina Department of that date, and compliance with the DEED FROM PATRICIA L. Register of Deeds for Sumter will be forfeited. If the successful in Plat Book 2000 at Page 355. Revenue, the undersigned Master In bid may be made immediately. BARNETT AS SET FORTH IN County, South Carolina in Book 1190 bidder fails, or refuses, to make the Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Equity for Sumter County, South Purchaser to pay for documentary BOOK 777 PAGE 1090 DATED at Page 466. required deposit, or comply with his Code of Laws for South Carolina, Carolina, will sell on March 6, 2017 stamps on the Deed. The successful 03/01/1999 AND RECORDED bid within 20 days, then the property (1976, as amended) reference to said at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County bidder will be required to pay 07/19/2000, SUMTER COUNTY TMS#: 152-01-02-005 will be resold at his risk. No plat is hereby made for the metes, Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of interest on the amount of the RECORDS, STATE OF SOUTH personal or deficiency judgment bounds, courses and/or distances of South Carolina, to the highest balance of the bid from date of sale CAROLINA. Property Address: being demanded, the bidding will the property delineated thereon. bidder: to date of compliance with the bid at not remain open after the date of Being the same property conveyed to the rate of 10.08% per annum. The Also included herewith is that 3095 Explorer Drive sale, but compliance with the bid Isabella Golden by deed of Minnie R. All that certain piece, parcel and lot sale shall be subject to taxes and certain 1995 Oakwood Manufactured Dalzell, S.C. 29040 may be made immediately. The Hammet and Lawrence Hammett, of land, with the dwelling and assessments, existing easements and Home bearing serial number successful bidder will be required to dated April 26, 2000 and recorded improvements thereon, situate, lying restrictions, easements and NC14828CK3128619A&B. TERMS OF SALE: The successful pay interest on the amount of the bid May 8, 2000 in Deed Book 771 at Page and being in Privateer Township, restrictions of record and any other bidder, other than the plaintiff, will from date of sale to date of 631. Thereafter, Isabella Golden County of Sumter, State of South senior encumbrances. This being the same property deposit with the Master in Equity for compliance with the bid at the rate died on or around December 8, 2014, Carolina, designated as Lot No. 47 of conveyed to Teresa Billie by Deed of Sumter County at conclusion of the of 9.35% per annum. For complete leaving the subject property to her Anburn, Section No. 2, as shown in In the event an agent of Plaintiff Patricia L. Barnett dated March 1, bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, terms of sale, see Judgment of heirs at law or devisees, namely, Plat Book Z-40 at Page 353, and more does not appear at the time of sale, 1999 and recorded July 19, 2000 in in cash or equivalent, as evidence of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Nichelle Youngblood, Tyrone recently and particularly shown on a the within property shall be Book 777 at Page 1090 in the Office good faith, same to be applied to the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A Lowery and Maurice Lowery. TMS plat by Joseph R. Edwards, R.L.S., withdrawn from sale and sold at the of the Register of Deeds for Sumter purchase price in case of #15-CP-43-02596. No. 229-15-03-014 Property Address: dated August 13, 1987, recorded in next available sales date upon the County, South Carolina. compliance, but to be forfeited and 35 Highland Avenue, Sumter, SC Plat Book 87 at Page 1303, records of terms and conditions as set forth in applied first to costs and then to NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The Sumter County. Said lot No. 47 being the Judgment of Foreclosure and CURRENT ADDRESS plaintiff's debt in the case of not a warranty deed. Interested successful bidder, other than the bounded and measuring as follows: Sale or such terms as may be set OF PROPERTY: non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's bidders should satisfy themselves as plaintiff, will deposit with the On the North by Lot No. 46, said plat, forth in a supplemental order. representative is not in attendance to the quality of title to be conveyed Master in Equity at conclusion of the 2330 Killdee Drive, at the scheduled time of the sale, the and measuring thereon 235.97 feet; Sumter, SC 29154 by obtaining an independent title bidding, five per cent (5%) of said on the East by Lot No. 9 of Section 1 The Honorable Richard L. Booth sale shall be canceled and the search prior to the foreclosure sale bid, in cash or equivalent, as of Anburn, said plat, and measuring Master In Equity TMS: 212-10-02-003 property sold on some subsequent date. evidence of good faith, same to be thereon 99.93 feet; on the South by for Sumter County sales day after due advertisement. applied to purchase price in case of Lot No. 48, said plat, and measuring TERMS OF SALE: The successful Should the last and highest bidder Richard L. Booth compliance, but to be forfeited and thereon 236.06 feet; and on the West Brock & Scott, PLLC bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will fail or refuse to make the required Master In Equity for applied first to costs and then to by Anburn Drive, said plat, and 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 deposit with the Master In Equity, at deposit at time of bid or comply with Sumter County plaintiff's debt in the case of fronting thereon 100.05 feet. Be all Columbia, SC 29210 conclusion of the bidding, five the other terms of the bid within noncompliance. Should the dimensions a little more or a little Attorneys for Plaintiff percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be John J. Hearn successful bidder fail or refuse to less and according to said most equivalent, as evidence of good faith, forfeited and the Master in Equity Attorney for Plaintiff make the required deposit at time of recent plat. This being the property NOTICE OF SALE same to be applied to the purchase for Sumter County may re-sell the bid or comply with the other terms of price in case of compliance, but to property on the same terms and P.O. Box 100200 known as 1775 Anburn Drive. BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore the bid within twenty (20) days, then be forfeited and applied first to costs conditions on some subsequent Sales Columbia, SC 29202-3200 granted in the case of: Wells Fargo the Master in Equity may resell the and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the Day (at the risk of the said highest (803) 744-4444 Being the same property conveyed to Bank, NA vs. John Kinard;, C/A No. property on the same terms and case of non-compliance. Should the bidder). As a deficiency judgment is 013263-07728 Michael T. Kelly and Belinda K. 15-CP-43-02595, The following conditions (at the risk of the said last and highest bidder fail to comply being Waived, the bidding will not Website: www.rtt-law.com Kelly by deed from Jeffrey A. Swann property will be sold on March 6, defaulting bidder). Should the with the other terms of the bid remain open thirty days after the (see link to Resources/Foreclosure and Nancy C. Swann, dated 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter Plaintiff, or one of its within thirty (30) days, then the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for Sales) November 30, 1990 and recorded County Courthouse to the highest representatives, fail to be present at Master In Equity may re-sell the preparation of deed, documentary December 13, 1990 in the Office of bidder MASTER IN the time of sale, the property is the ROD for Sumter County, South property on the same terms and stamps on the deed, and recording of automatically withdrawn from said conditions on some subsequent Sales the deed. The successful bidder will EQUITY'S SALE Carolina in Deed Book 517 Page All that certain piece, parcel or lot of sale and sold at the next available Day (at the risk of the said highest be required to pay interest on the CASE NO. 1726. land, together with the dwelling and sales day upon the terms and bidder). No personal or deficiency amount of the bid from date of sale 2016-CP-43-01848 improvements thereon, lying and conditions as set forth in the judgment being demanded, the to date of compliance with the bid at CURRENT ADDRESS being situate in the City and County Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or bidding shall not remain open after the rate of 3.750% per annum. The BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore of Sumter, State of South Carolina, any Supplemental Order. The OF PROPERTY: the date of sale and shall be final on sale shall be subject to assessments, granted in the case of South Carolina being shown and delineated as Lot successful bidder will be required to 1775 Anburn Drive, that date, and compliance with the Sumter County taxes, easements, State Housing Finance and No. 6 of the Third Addition of a pay for documentary stamps on the Sumter, SC 29154 bid may be made immediately. easements and restrictions of record, Development Authority against Subdivision for Wen-Le Corporation Deed and interest on the balance of Purchaser to pay for documentary and other senior encumbrances. Linda W. Bradley, I, the Master in TMS: 2080903009 on that certain plat prepared by the bid from the date of sale to the stamps on the Deed. The successful Equity for Sumter County, will sell Joseph P. Edwards, PLS dated April date of compliance with the bid at TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay GRIMSLEY LAW FIRM, LLC on Monday, March 6, 2017, at 12:00 10, 2001 and recorded in Plat Book the rate of 7.1250%. THIS SALE IS interest on the amount of the 1703 Laurel Street o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will 2001 at page 244 in the Office of the SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, deposit with the Master In Equity, at balance of the bid from date of sale P. O Box 11682 Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, RMC for Sumter County. Said Lot COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING conclusion of the bidding, five to date of compliance with the bid at Columbia, SC 29211 to the highest bidder: No. 6 consists of 0.29 acres, more or EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or the rate of 5.06% per annum. The (803) 233-1177 less, being bounded and measuring RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND sale shall be subject to taxes and S.C. Bar No. 70335 All that certain piece, parcel and lot equivalent, as evidence of good faith, as follows: on the North by Robney OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. same to be applied to the purchase assessments, existing easements and Attorney for the Plaintiff of land, with improvements thereon, Drive, a fifty foot (50') right of way No personal or deficiency judgment price in case of compliance, but to restrictions, easements and P.O. Box 11682 situate, lying and being in the City and fronting thereon 64.71 feet; on being demanded, the bidding will restrictions of record and any other Columbia, S.C. 29211 and County of Sumter, State of South be forfeited and applied first to costs the East by Lot No. 7 and measuring not remain open after the date of and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the senior encumbrances. If the United (803) 233-1177 Carolina, designated as Lot No. 32, thereon 149.72 feet; on the South by sale, but compliance with the bid case of non-compliance. Should the States is named as a Defendant, The [email protected] Block F, as shown on a plat of Joseph Lot No. 5 and measuring thereon may be made immediately. NOTICE: last and highest bidder fail to comply sale shall be subject to the United R. Edwards, R.L.S., dated December 83.04 feet; on the West by Bagnal The foreclosure deed is not a States (non-IRS) 1 (one) year right of 29, 1998, recorded in PB 98 at Page with the other terms of the bid Drive and measuring thereon 130.54 warranty deed. Interested bidders within thirty (30) days, then the 1419, records of Sumter County. Said feet; and on the Northwest by the should satisfy themselves as to the Master In Equity may re-sell the Lot No. 32 being bounded and intersection of Bagnal Drive and quality of title to be conveyed by property on the same terms and measuring as follows: on the North Robney Drive and measuring obtaining an independent title by East Charlotte Avenue, said plat, conditions on some subsequent Sales thereon in an arc 31.49 feet. Be all of search well before the foreclosure Day (at the risk of the said highest and fronting thereon 70.19 feet; on said measurements a little more or a sale date. The Honorable Richard L. bidder). No personal or deficiency the East by Lot No. 34, said plat, and little less and according to aforesaid Booth Master in Equity Sumter judgment being demanded, the measuring thereon 209.78 feet; on plat. This being the property known County Riley Pope & Laney, LLC bidding shall not remain open after the South by Lot No. 31, said plat, as 502 Robney Drive. Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, SC the date of sale and shall be final on and measuring thereon 69.91 feet; Derivation: Book 1166 at Page 141 29211 (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for and on the West by Lot No. 30, said that date, and compliance with the Plaintiff plat, and measuring thereon 209.72 bid may be made immediately. 502 Robney Dr, WWE’REE’RE Purchaser to pay for documentary feet. Be all dimensions a little more stamps on the Deed. The successful Sumter, SC 29150 or a little less and according to said NOTICE OF SALE plat. This being the property known bidder will be required to pay AALLLL BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore as 506 East Charlotte Avenue. interest on the amount of the 249-02-05-047 granted in the case of: Wells Fargo balance of the bid from date of sale Bank, NA vs. William C. Fritter, III; SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, This being the same property to date of compliance with the bid at , C/A No. 2016CP4301943, The the rate of 9.64% per annum. The SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM EARSEARS conveyed to Linda W. Bradley by following property will be sold on sale shall be subject to taxes and TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, deed of Wilma G. Morel dated March 6, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the assessments, existing easements and RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND December 31, 1998 and recorded Sumter County Courthouse to the OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. December 31, 1998 in the Office of restrictions, easements and Questions? highest bidder the Register of Deeds for Sumter restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in County, South Carolina in Book 728 Comments? All that certain piece, parcel or lot of certified funds is required. The at Page 308. land with the improvements thereon, In the event an agent of Plaintiff deposit will be applied towards the Story Ideas? TMS#: 248-15-02-026 if any, situate, lying and being in the does not appear at the time of sale, purchase price unless the bidder county of Sumter, State of South the within property shall be defaults, in which case the deposit Let us know Carolina, being shown and withdrawn from sale and sold at the will be forfeited. If the successful Property Address: delineated as Lot No. 14, as shown next available sales date upon the bidder fails, or refuses, to make the how we’re doing. 506 E. Charlotte Avenue on that certain Plat of Louis White terms and conditions as set forth in required deposit, or comply with his Sumter, S.C. 29150 Tisdale, R.L.S., dated June 12, 2007 the Judgment of Foreclosure and bid within 20 days, then the property and recorded in the Office of the Sale or such terms as may be set will be resold at his risk. No TERMS OF SALE: The successful Register of Deeds for Sumter County forth in a supplemental order. personal or deficiency judgment bidder, other than the plaintiff, will I Plat Book 2008 at Page 16, and being demanded, the bidding will deposit with the Master in Equity for having such boundaries, metes, The Honorable Richard L. Booth not remain open after the date of Sumter County at conclusion of the courses and distances as are shown Master In Equity sale, but compliance with the bid bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, on said plat, reference to which is for Sumter County may be made immediately. The 20 N. Magnolia Street in cash or equivalent, as evidence of hereby made pursuant to authority successful bidder will be required to good faith, same to be applied to the contained in 30-5-520 of the Code of Brock & Scott, PLLC pay interest on the amount of the bid 803.774.1200 purchase price in case of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 from date of sale to date of www.theitem.com compliance, but to be forfeited and amended. This property is known as Columbia, SC 29210 compliance with the bid at the rate applied first to costs and then to 3245 Valencia Drive, Dalzell, SC. Tax Attorneys for Plaintiff of 3.875% per annum. For complete B10 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 HHere'sere's MyMy CardCard

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