Health center opens Sumter dental clinic BY JIM HILLEY Sandra Stucky, a corporate com- The new facility is a division of [email protected] pliance officer for CDA, said the Sumter Family Health Center. clinic is the result of years of plan- Stucky said the general dentistry Sumter now has a new option for ning. practice started receiving patients TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 75 CENTS people in need of dental care. “We had a vision to bring afford- Oct. 30. SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 Carolina Dental Associates, a di- able dental care to the citizens of She said three dentists will prac- vision of Sumter Family Health Sumter,” Stucky said. “It is an un- tice at the facility: James D. Dailey 2 SECTIONS, 16 PAGES | VOL. 123, NO. 17 Center, is now open at 1105 N. La- derserved area without enough fayette Drive, Suite C. dental providers.” SEE DENTAL CARE, PAGE A7 A caravan of cuisine cruises back to town

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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS said JoAnne Morris, executive director of safe,” Morris sasaid.id. “T“Thathat iiss tthehe sentsentimentiment [email protected] Sumter Volunteers. for all who participate,”articipate,” she saidsaid.. Morris said the project started when Today, the ccommunityommunity does most of the Cards, cookies and candy — the three wives at Shaw baked cookies for the air- baking, Morrisis said. The majority of the items that will make the holiday season men and sent dozens of cookies to Air cookies go to tthehe pepersonnelrsonnel at ShaShaw,w, more meaningful for Sumter’s military Force personnel serving during Desert though some aarere sent overseasoverseas.. personnel stationed at Shaw Air Force Storm between August 1990 and January She said shee wants this year Base. 1991. to be special bbecauseecause iitt Sumter’s bakers, whether amateur or In 1993, people from the base sent out fli- marks the event’sent’s 25th professional, who want to participate in ers asking the community to get involved, year. Sumter Volunteers’ 25th-annual Shower and the mayor asked the community to “We’d like foforr Shaw with Cookies holiday project on Dec. keep participating, she said. 6 are asked to give a dozen cookies that “This is a great opportunity to show ap- SEE SHOWER will be distributed throughout the base. preciation to Shaw, which does so much SHAW, PAGE A6 “This is one of our favorite projects,” for the community and helps keep us A2 | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM

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LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS Family, law enforcement still puzzled Sumter City Council meeting canceled by 52-year-old man’s disappearance The regular Sumter City Council meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today has been can- BY ADRIENNE SARVIS celed. [email protected] For more information, call (803) 436-2578. The disappearance of Tommy Brailey, a 52-year-old man who was last seen at a Turbeville will vote to Sumter bar at the end of August, is fill council seats today proving to be a puzzling case for investi- gators. He reportedly planned to attend Turbeville residents will a football game the week after he was vote to fill two positions on last seen, and his family and law en- town council today. forcement close to the case seem to Five candidates have filed think his absence was not his intention. for two seats up for election, Since he has been miss- including incumbents Herbert ing, Brailey's family has Mims and Kate Smith. Chal- maintained he is someone lenging Mims and Smith for who always checks in. An the positions are Tammy impromptu news confer- Hicks, Casey McElveen and ence at the Sumter Police Kathryn Turbeville. Department on Monday The two candidates who re- BRAILEY helped solidify that point. ceive the most votes will be Lt. Charles Banghart, an elected to four-year terms on investigator with the de- council. partment, said Brailey, described by Voting will take place in the multiple family members as an avid Town Hall, 1400 Main St. sports fan, had already purchased tick- PHOTO PROVIDED For more information, call ets to the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Caroli- Tommy Brailey drives a silver 2004 BMW 325i with S.C. license plate LYB406. His vehicle the Clarendon County Voter na Panthers game in Charlotte sched- also has a chrome Pittsburgh Steelers front license plate. This is not a photo of Brailey’s Registration Office at (803) 435- uled for Aug. 31. Brailey planned to go to personal vehicle. 8215 or Turbeville Town Hall the game with family and friends, he at (843) 659-2781. said. Tommy Brailey's sister, Sheila Brailey, to 15-minute route from the bar to his matches. Donate a turkey or ham said her brother is a big Steelers fan and home. During their search for Brailey, inves- to a needy family loves sports so much that people in his The search has been assisted by sever- tigators came across the National Insti- neighborhood used to come to his house al vehicles, including ATVs, a helicopter tute of Justice National Missing and Sumter United Ministries to watch the games. It has not been the from the South Carolina Law Enforce- Unidentified Persons System. The sys- is collecting turkeys and same to watch without him, she said. ment Division and a plane from the S.C. tem includes three databases with infor- hams for its Giving Thanks Brailey, a Lee County resident and Department of Natural Resources, mation about missing people, unidenti- Dinner boxes. Boxes are employee of Continental Tire the Ameri- Banghart said. fied people and unclaimed people. filled with all the fixings for cas, was last seen leaving Brewer's Bar He said the trail is harder to track The police department and family Thanksgiving dinner for and Grill, 160 E. Wesmark Blvd., about 2 than other cases because of how abrupt- have collected much of the information needy families. a.m. on Aug. 25. He has brown eyes and ly Brailey went missing. needed to include Brailey in the missing To donate a turkey or ham, black hair, is 5 feet 5 inches tall and Banghart said camera footage from person database, Banghart said. drop them off at Bynum In- weighs about 165 pounds. the bar shows Brailey leave the building, Because NamUs is a public website, surance, 1170 Wilson Hall On that night he was seen wearing get into his vehicle and turn out of the there are many citizens who check the Road, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. blue jeans and a polo shirt with his com- parking lot, confirming he left the bar site looking to help find or identify peo- Monday-Friday, Nov. 13-17, or pany's logo on it. and did not appear to be followed. ple, he said. at SUM, 36 Artillery Drive, His wife, Mildred Solomon-Brailey, To add to the mystery, there has been The missing man's sister said their from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the said that was the first time Tommy was no activity from his bank account or his family has set up a $2,000 reward for in- same days. a patron at Brewer's and that he went cellphone. Foul play has been neither formation that leads to her brother. Volunteers are also needed for a co-worker's birthday. officially suspected nor ruled out. No Banghart said anyone with informa- to organize food items at 10 Banghart said the investigation began solid leads have been developed. tion about Brailey's disappearance a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, and to with normal procedures: searching the Banghart said information about should call the Sumter Police Depart- help with dinner box distri- area where he was last seen and the Brailey's car has been submitted into ment at (803) 436-2700 or call Crime bution from 1 to 3 p.m. on area around his home, interviewing law enforcement and community data- Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or 1-888-274- Tuesday, Nov. 21. family and friends and checking the 10- bases but that there have been no 6372. For additional information, call (803) 775-0757 or email info@sumterunitedministries. org. Fire hydrant flow tests Military contingents join Sumter Veterans Day Parade Wednesday, Thursday The City of Sumter will per- BY JIM HILLEY mal group that can interact with the veterans,” Brunson said. form fire hydrant flow tests on [email protected] crowd. At the meet and greet, one veteran Congruity Road, Plowden Mill “It’s part of their curriculum,” she will win a La-Z-Boy recliner from Road and East Brewington Saturday’s Veterans Day Parade will said. Hines Furniture, she said. Road between 8 a.m. and 4 feature an ever-growing showcase of The parade will also include Shaw The traditional Veterans Day cere- p.m. Wednesday and Thurs- military personnel in its procession to Air Force Base Honor Guard and mili- monies will begin at 11 a.m. on the day. honor their service. tary vehicles. front lawn of the old courthouse. In- Direct any questions or con- In addition to Lt. Gen. Michael Gar- Attendees will see a small F-16 cluded in the ceremonies will be: a cerns to the City of Sumter rett, commanding general of U.S. mock-up driving down Main Street presentation of colors by the Lake- Public Services Department at Army Central/Coalition Forces Land and an American Legion Monster wood High School AFJROTC, the key- (803) 436-2558. Component Command, who will be Truck mounted on a 60-foot trailer. note speech by Garrett and a special the keynote speaker and parade mar- The parade will also feature mem- presentation of medallions and blan- Bishopville City Council shal, the parade will feature graduat- bers of the local General Assembly kets to 35 local Vietnam veterans. The ing airmen from the Air Force Leader- delegation, Sumter City Council and blankets are courtesy of the Sumter will meet tonight ship School and airmen and soldiers Sumter County Council. Chapter of the American Red Cross, Bishopville City Council from Air Force Central Command and This will be the third year the pa- Brunson said. will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tues- Army Central Command, said Sumter rade has been part of the Veterans Brunson said a 20-foot-by-30-foot day in the Colclough Build- County Veterans Affairs Director Val- Day ceremonies, Brunson said. U.S. flag will be raised at the court- ing, 109 E. Church St., Bish- erie Brunson. “It gets larger every year,” she said. house as part of the ceremony. opville. The 2017 Veterans Day parade will After the parade and ceremonies, The Military Order of the Purple Council will hear reports be at 10 a.m. on Main Street, and vet- there will be a meet and greet between Heart will conduct a memorial wreath from the city administrator, erans will be honored at ceremonies the courthouse and North Harvin ceremony, and Shaw Air Force Base police chief and committees. beginning at 11 a.m. at the old Sumter Street. Sumter Combat Veterans will will present a 21-gun salute. Limited public comments County Courthouse, 141 N. Main St. serve barbecue, and the Sumter Coun- For more information, contact the will be taken. Brunson said the leadership school ty Sheriff’s Office will serve hotdogs. Sumter County Veterans Affairs office For more information, call graduates will not march in formation “We have more than 35 nonprofit at (903) 436-2303 or vbrunson@sumter- (803) 484-5948. — they will be gathered as an infor- vendors who will be offering thanks to countysc.org.

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John Fisher, director of Licking County Job & Family Services, Voters tapped as the discusses on Wednesday Ohio’s opioid crisis, which is stretching the state’s foster care system as more and more children are re- Ohio opioid crisis moved from the homes of their drug-addicted parents, leading to ballot requests today for more funding. The agency is then ask- stretches foster care ing voters to approve $3.9 mil- lion in additional annual fund- BY ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Licking County in central ing, on top of the same amount The Associated Press Ohio recently tested positive the department already receives. for opioids, officials turned It’s the first request for new COLUMBUS, Ohio — to her mother as a child care money in more than three de- Ohio’s opioid crisis is option. But she also tested cades, Fisher said. stretching the state’s foster positive. care system as more and “We are actually, believe it THE ASSOCIATED PRESS more children are removed or not, in the third and fourth from the homes of their generation of family involve- drug-addicted parents, lead- ment,” said Kim Wilhelm, ing to ballot requests today protective services adminis- for more funding. trator for Licking County Job Not only do more children & Family Services. require foster care, but they Today, the agency is asking also increas- voters to ap- ingly have ‘These children did prove $3.9 “These children are truly the including foster care, a num- Services Department. mental million in innocent victims of an envi- ber that has risen in recent In Ohio, Licking County health prob- not ask for this. These additional ronment in which they’ve years and appears to be at- foster mom Kim Prince has lems because annual fund- had no control and no tributable to the drug epi- taken in countless foster of trauma children are truly the ing, on top input.” demic, according to Ken- children over 30 years, in- they’ve expe- of the same Crawford, Fairfield, Lake tucky Youth Advocates, a cluding four she adopted. rienced liv- amount the and Vinton counties also are children’s advocacy group. She worries what would hap- ing in chaot- innocent victims of an department asking for either new levies In New Hampshire, child pen to children without a ic, drug- already re- or to renew current levies removal numbers jumped safe place to stay, whether filled house- environment in which ceives. It’s with extra money. from 312 in 2014 to 547 last for a day or months at a holds, chil- the first re- Six other counties are on year, with nearly two in every stretch. dren service they’ve had no control quest for the ballot too, some of them three cases in 2016 involving “Where are they going to leaders say. new money going to voters a year earlier parental drug or substance go if they don’t have foster Kids also and no input.’ in more than than expected because of the abuse, according to the homes? Everybody has to be are staying three de- opioid crisis. state’s Health and Human somewhere,” she said. in foster care JOHN FISHER cades, said About 15,000 Ohio children longer be- agency di- are in foster care, up from TheThe cause it Licking County Job & Family rector John about 12,300 in 2010, with no SHRIMPERSHRIMPER takes addi- Fisher. signs of the upward trend tional time Services director The abating, according to the OF SUMTER for opioid money will Public Children Services As- users to kick not create a sociation of Ohio. One in Serving Calabash Style the habit. Making things surplus but will help reduce every two children in Ohio Seafood in Sumter for worse, it’s grown harder to deficits the agency has been foster care has a parent who Over 40 Years. find extended family mem- running because of in- uses drugs. bers to take children in be- creased foster care expenses, Other states hit hard by Monday - Saturday 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM cause so many adults are ad- he said. opioids report similar trends. Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM dicted. “These children did not Kentucky has about 8,600 803-773-5456 After a young mom in ask for this,” Fisher said. children in out-of-home care, 438 Broad Street • Sumter, SC AFFORDABLE TREE TRIMMING Get & REMOVAL Ready for Commercial Parking Lot and Fall! Residential Tree Lifting Shop in your Professional & Dependable Closet...Closet... Licensed & Insured Mathew Parrott

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The practice will have “We care about our patients’ total DENTAL CARE nine state-of-the-art health,” she said. STATE BRIEF FROM PAGE A1 equipped operatories to With Sumter Family Health Cen- FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS receive patients, Stucky ter nearby, it will be easy for doc- Jr., Kosha Shah and Louis A. Druck- said. Each operatory is tors and dentists to communicate. Mom hit and killed while er. equipped with monitors “The dentists can be aware of the talking to school bus driver Dailey recently closed his practice DAILEY to allow patients to ex- impacts of the medicines the pa- in Sumter, Stucky said, while plain their dental needs tients are on,” Stucky said. STARR — Authorities said a mother Drucker comes from a practice he by viewing X-ray images. Stucky said that without a low- who just put her 16-year-old daughter recently closed in Kingstree. Shah “It provides us with a cost dental service in Sumter, a lot on the school bus in South Carolina was found through a search and is lot of capacity for refer- of uninsured patients would go to was struck and killed by a car as she moving from Columbia. rals and to be able to the emergency room for toothaches talked to the bus driver. In addition to the three dentists, see patients quickly,” or abscesses. Anderson County Coroner Greg the facility will have two dental hy- she said. “They would go to the emergency Shore said 46-year-old Kerri Mullins gienists, three dental assistants, a DRUCKER General dentistry ser- room in pain but not get the prob- was talking through the bus driver’s practice administrator and a billing vices available at CDA lem resolved,” she said. “It is a re- side window on a two-lane road in coordinator. include cleanings, fill- petitive cycle.” Starr when a car coming from the op- Holly Chase, public relations offi- ings, extractions, The new practice will serve both posite way hit her. cer for the health center, said the crowns, bridges, root children and adults, Stucky said. Shore said it was foggy when the new dental office is federally quali- canals, dentures and “It is important to get the whole wreck happened about 6:45 a.m. Mon- fied to see uninsured patients and to partial dentures. Ni- family care,” she said. day and the school bus’ red stop lights charge on a sliding scale based on trous oxide will be Carolina Dental Associates will were not on because the bus door was income. The office will also accept SHAH available for patients be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- closed. Medicaid patients. who need it, Chase said. days and Wednesdays, from 8 a.m. Authorities said no one else was seri- “A lot of dentists in the area don’t Stucky said that with to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and from 8 a.m. ously injured, and the wreck is under in- accept Medicaid, and there are a lot the health center already providing to noon on Fridays. vestigation. No charges have been filed. of Medicaid patients in the area,” medical services, it was important For more information, call (803) Authorities said the bus was taking she said. to add dental services. 774-3600. students to Crescent High School.

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COMMENTARY Quarter-century of the Clintons ASHINGTON — Twenty-five years ‘Bill Clinton wasn’t ago on Nov. 3, 1992, the first president to WWilliam Jefferson Clinton was elected president of the United States — and misbehave in the Hillary Clinton is still trying to take his place. White House, as we As historians and pundits re- call his third-way presidency, are frequently another slice of his legacy can’t be ignored — the trickle-down reminded. But he was effect of his womanizing, his DNA-proved extramarital part of the first “two- involvement with Monica fer” presidency, as he Lewinsky in the nation’s put it, with a first lady most impor- tant workplace who championed COMMENTARY and the cou- Kathleen ple’s treatment women’s rights.’ Parker of women overall, from Their America and ours “bimbo erup- say. Meanwhile, Hillary’s dogged tions” to Paula Jones to Juani- pursuit of women claiming to ta Broaddrick. have been targets of her hus- eet you said Kelly, when asked his about Lee we did not know The behavior of adults at the band’s unleashed libido and her at Peace view on Alexandria’s Epis- in 1960? top of the food chain seeps into ultimate metamorphosis into Cross.’’ copal Church taking down No. The change has the culture and can’t be extract- Tammy Wynette cumulatively “MIn north- plaques to its greatest pa- taken place in the poi- ed from events of the future. To- displayed a contempt for women west D.C. in the 1950s, that rishioners, Lee and soned minds of modernity. day’s eruptions of sexual harass- rather than for her husband. was an often-heard com- George Washington. Some will never concede ment claims can be explained as It is little wonder, then, that ment among high school- An explosion of outrage there was principle or a volcanic reaction to simmering other men of the era didn’t feel ers headed for Ocean City. greeted Kelly’s defense of honor in the cause of a rage among women, who as a compelled to curtail their pro- The Peace Cross, in Lee. South that declared inde- group have been sexualized, vic- clivities, or that women felt Bladensburg, Maryland, Yet, what has changed in pendence in 1860-61, emu- timized and silenced for too long. their power to fight back mini- was a 40- half a century? As Ingra- lating the 13 colonies that We have reached not so much a mized by the first lady. feet con- ham noted, FDR, an icon declared their indepen- tipping point as a boiling point. Fast-forward to the present, crete me- of liberalism, referred to dence in 1776. What goes up comes down, and each day seems to produce morial to Lee as “one of our great- In his tribute to Lee in all right. But what goes under- the name of another man ac- the 49 est American Christians 1960, Ike addressed what ground — forced to steep in cused of sexual harassment. sons of and one of our greatest was at issue in 1860 that darkness and silence — comes Though they are being lumped Prince American gentlemen.’’ brought on the war. back up with a vengeance. together in round-up stories, it George’s Asked in 1960 how he “We need to understand A quarter-century is a long would be unfair to put them all County could keep a portrait of a that at the time of the War time to stew, and that’s about the in the same cell. There’s a world Pat lost in the man who tried to “destroy Between the States the span between Anita Hill’s testi- of difference between what Buchanan Great War. our government’’ in his issue of secession had re- mony in 1991 against then-Su- movie mogul Harvey Weinstein Paid for Oval Office, President mained unresolved for preme Court nominee Clarence is alleged to have done and, say, by county Eisenhower wrote his crit- more than 70 years. Men Thomas for sexual comments he what another recently named families and the American ic back: of probity, character, pub- allegedly made at work — the Mother Jones writer is alleged Legion, it had stood since “General Robert E. Lee lic standing and unques- first widely publicized case — to have done. Apparently, among 1925. was one of the supremely tioned loyalty, both North and the recent deluge prompted other offenses of minor note, he Before the Beltway was gifted men produced by and South, had disagreed by former Fox News anchor gave gratuitous shoulder rubs. built, Peace Cross, at the our Nation. He believed over this issue as a matter Gretchen Carlson’s takedown of With all due sympathy to vic- junction of U.S. Route 1 unswervingly in the Con- of principle from the day network founder Roger Ailes. tims of abusive behavior, I con- and Maryland Route 450, stitutional validity of his our Constitution was ad- This in-between period also fess to a certain reticence as was a landmark to us all. cause which until 1865 opted.’’ corresponded more or less to the #MeToo momentum continues Last month, two federal was still an arguable Ike refers not to a “Civil lifespan of the Clinton political to grow. This isn’t because I judges from the 4th Cir- question in America; he War’’ but to the “War Be- machine, once essential to a know a few of the alleged ha- cuit ruled that Peace was a poised and inspir- tween the States.’’ And Democrat’s successful run for rassers, who are disgusting if Cross “excessively entan- ing leader, true to the correctly so. For the South office, now knocking and hissing the accusations are true, but gles the government and high trust reposed in him did not seek to bring down as Hillary winds up her revenge because we are becoming too religion’’ and must come by millions of his fellow the U.S. government or book tour. It is also, roughly, the comfortable with condemna- down. A suggested com- citizens; he was thought- overturn Lincoln’s elec- span of a human generation. tion without due process. Life promise was to saw the ful yet demanding of his tion or seize power in the The last of the baby boomers, is unfair — and women inargu- arms off, so the monu- officers and men, forbear- capital — but to leave the who squired sexual amorality to ably have been on the receiving ment ceases to be an of- ing with captured ene- Union, to secede, as Jeffer- the White House and secular rel- end of unfairness for long fensive cross. mies but ingenious, unre- son and John Adams ativism to most other institu- enough. But life shouldn’t be a One wonders: At what lenting and personally voted to secede from Brit- tions, are moving toward retire- zero-sum game, and men, even moment did Peace Cross courageous in battle, and ain in 1776. ment and taking their boys-will- those one dislikes, deserve a begin to violate the Con- never disheartened by a Asked on Fox News be-boys attitude with them. fair hearing before their life stitution? reverse or obstacle. about what is happening Bill Clinton wasn’t the first and livelihood are taken away. Answer: Never. No alter- Through all his many tri- today with the public in- president to misbehave in the Karma will take care of the ation has been made to the als, he remained selfless sults to our national an- White House, as we are fre- rest. cross in a century. The almost to a fault and un- them and the desecration quently reminded. But he was Had the Clintons played their change has come in the failing in his faith in God. of our monuments, Justice part of the first “two-fer” presi- cards differently, our country minds of intolerant judges Taken altogether, he was Clarence Thomas raises dency, as he put it, with a first might have become less coarse and alienated elites where noble as a leader and as a questions being asked by lady who championed women’s and our infantile impulsiveness the dirty creek of anti- man, and unsullied as I many Americans: rights. Presumably, these less pronounced. It might not Christian bigotry now read the pages of our his- “What binds us? What rights would have included not have taken 25 years for women flows into the polluted tory ... do we all have in common being objectified or treated as to find their voices. More men stream of anti-American- “To the degree that pres- anymore? ... We always human litter. And Clinton was might have treated their female ism. ent-day American youth talk about E pluribus the first, as far as we know, to colleagues with greater re- Both are manifest in the will strive to emulate his unum. What’s our unum have a sexual relationship with spect. Who knows? Hillary rampage to rip down me- rare qualities, including now? We have the pluri- an intern. Clinton might have become morials to the men who his devotion to this land as bus. What’s the unum?’’ It doesn’t matter if Lewinsky, president. And Donald Trump, brought Western Civiliza- revealed in his painstak- The spirit that produced then 21, pursued the president whose disrespect toward tion to the New World and ing efforts to help heal the the war in the 1860s, and and “knew” what she was doing. women is epic, might not have. made America the great Nation’s wounds once the lasting division in the Obviously, given the long-term Karma, baby: It’s Bubba’s and good country we were bitter struggle was over, 1960s, is abroad again. A effects of this episode on her life, fault. blessed to inherit. we, in our own time of great secession of the she didn’t. In any case, it was Recently, on Laura In- danger in a divided world, heart is underway. Clinton’s job as her superior not Kathleen Parker’s email ad- graham’s Fox News show, will be strengthened and to abuse his power by taking ad- dress is kathleenparker@wash- White House Chief of our love of freedom sus- Patrick J. Buchanan is the vantage of her. post.com. Staff Gen. John Kelly tained. author of a new book, He knew the rules. He didn’t called Robert E. Lee “an “Such are the reasons “Nixon’s White House care. Or he couldn’t control him- © 2017, Washington Post Writ- honorable man’’ who that I proudly display the Wars: The Battles That self. Which is worse is hard to ers Group chose to defend the people picture of this great Made and Broke a Presi- among whom he had been American on my office dent and Divided America raised. wall.’’ Forever.’’ “It was always loyalty to Have some terrible new LETTER TO THE EDITOR state first in those days,’’ truths been unearthed © 2017 CREATORS.COM READER THANKFUL FOR I am thankful for the concept BENEFITS OF HOSPICE CARE of hospice, the benefits of hos- HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? Send your letter to [email protected], drop it off atThe Sumter Item offi ce, pice that I have witnessed in 36 W. Liberty St., or mail it to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, SC 29151, along with the writer’s full Thanks to The Sumter Item other families during the past name, address and telephone number (for verifi cation purposes only). Letters that exceed 350 words will be for recognizing National Hos- 15 years, and in the case of our pice Week in the Friday, Nov. 3, family, to Amedisys Hospice. cut accordingly in the print edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/opinion/letters_to_ paper. The article echoed my BETSY S. HUMPHRIES editor. feelings. Sumter A10 | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by WEATHER AccuWeather, Inc. ©2017 The Friends of the Sumter 202 will meet to discuss the County Library Big Book Sale Reeves employee reunionharvest to beball held at 1 p.m. on Sat- will be held as follows: 2 to 6 urday, Nov. 11, at 310 Pal- AccuWeather® fi ve-day forecast for Sumter p.m. Thursday-Saturday,Friday metto St. Call (803) 469-7133. Nov. 9-11; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sumter High School Class of TODAY TONIGHT WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Sunday, Nov. 12, “Bag O’ 1978 will hold a 40th class re- Books Day,” fill up a bag for union planning meeting at 3 $5 (bags issued at the door). p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Sale is located at The Sum- the Sumter County Library, ter County Library, 111 N. 111 N. Harvin St., Sumter. For Harvin St. www.sumtercoun- details, contact Sumter High Mostly cloudy and Mostly cloudy, a A shower and Periods of rain Plenty of sunshine Partly sunny and warm shower or two t-storm around cool tylibrary.org School of 1978 on Facebook All former Reeves employees or email sumterhigh1978@ 79° 57° 61° / 49° 61° / 44° 61° / 35° 57° / 40° and their spouses are invited gmail.com. Chance of rain: 25% Chance of rain: 60% Chance of rain: 60% Chance of rain: 65% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 5% to attend a Reeves Reunion The Sumter Branch NAACP’s at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, Veterans Day program will be WSW 4-8 mph NE 4-8 mph NNE 7-14 mph N 4-8 mph NNE 7-14 mph NE 8-16 mph at Mr. B’s restaurant in held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Gaff ney Lydia. Call Curtis Kelley at Nov. 12, at Beulah AME (803) 428-6406. If no answer, Church, 3175 Florence High- 68/49 please leave a message. way. Lt. Col. Tammie L. TODAY’S Spartanburg The Marine Corps birthday din- Sledge will serve as keynote Greenville 70/52 ner will be held at 6 p.m. on speaker. SOUTH 71/51 Friday, Nov. 10, at the Res- The SAFE Federal Credit Union taurant at Second Mill at the CAROLINA Florence Easy Street Dinner will be held Bishopville Elk’s Lodge. Call Fay at (803) 78/52 at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. WEATHER 77/54 775-5768 for information or 16, at Seawell’s Banquet Fa- reservations. cility, Rosewood Drive, Co- Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter A book launch for Sumter na- lumbia. This dinner is for today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 80/60 79/57 Myrtle tive Marlo Prioleau will be members of the Easy Street IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Club, SAFE members who 80/59 77/60 Nov. 11, at Mount Zion Unit- hold an Easy Street check- Today: Cloudy with a shower or thunder- Aiken ed Methodist Church, 130 ing account for individuals storm. Winds south 4-8 mph. 79/59 Loring Mill Road. age 50 and older. Dinner is Wednesday: Cooler with rain and drizzle. $15 per person and reserva- The Sumter County Veterans Winds east-northeast 4-8 mph. Association’s Veterans Day pro- tions can be made at any gram will be held on Satur- SAFE branch or by calling ON THE COAST Charleston (803) 469-8600. SAFE will also day, Nov. 11, at the old Sum- 82/62 ter County Courthouse on provide a luxury bus for Today: Humid with periods of clouds and North Main Street. The pro- members who would prefer sun. High 76 to 83. gram will begin at 11 a.m. a ride from Sumter to Co- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy; occasional rain with Gen. Garrett of the lumbia for the dinner. A and a thunderstorm. High 66 to 78. DOWNLOAD Third Army serving as key- round trip bus ticket costs THE APP TODAY note speaker. Prior to the $5. There will be prize give- program, there will be a Vet- aways and Terence Lonon LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON erans Day parade at 10 a.m. and the Untouchables will on Main Street. The program provide music. SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:47 a.m. Sunset 5:24 p.m. Lake pool yest. chg will honor all veterans, living Clarendon One Community Re- Temperature Moonrise 8:55 p.m. Moonset 10:20 a.m. Murray 360 354.69 -0.01 or deceased, for the service High 75° source Center Lifting Literacy, Marion 76.8 74.62 +0.03 Last New First Full Low 52° they have given and contin- a partnership between Clar- Moultrie 75.5 74.52 -0.07 Normal high 69° ue to give to keep our coun- endon School District One Wateree 100 97.60 -0.19 Normal low 44° try free. Call Larry E. Huff, and Save the Children, will Nov. 10 Nov. 18 Nov. 26 Dec. 3 chairman of the Sumter launch the Enriching Com- Record high 82° in 2003 RIVER STAGES County Veterans Associa- munities computing project Record low 25° in 1976 TIDES tion, at (803) 236-1203 or 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr Precipitation River stage yest. chg (803) 494-2894 for informa- 16, at 1154 Fourth St., Sum- 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH Black River 12 5.54 -0.23 tion. merton. This event will fea- Month to date 0.00" High Ht. Low Ht. Congaree River 19 1.33 +0.22 ture the distribution of 50 Normal month to date 0.56" Today 11:09 a.m. 3.8 5:30 a.m. -0.4 Sumter Animal Control will hold Lynches River 14 3.02 -0.07 Year to date 32.57" 11:40 p.m. 3.2 6:17 p.m. 0.0 an adoption event from 11 Endless One computers to Saluda River 14 2.27 -0.27 Last year to date 44.55" Wed. 12:07 p.m. 3.7 6:25 a.m. -0.2 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, preselected famlies. There Up. Santee River 80 75.92 -0.48 Normal year to date 41.25" ------7:14 p.m. 0.2 Nov. 11, at 1240 Winkles will be vendors and door Wateree River 24 6.75 -0.02 Road. Come out and meet prizes. Dinner will be served. the adoptable pets. There Call Kathleen L. Gibson at are many great dogs looking (803) 485-2043 for informa- NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES for their happily ever after. tion. Can’t adopt? There are vol- The Veterans of Foreign Wars Today Wed. Today Wed. Today Wed. Today Wed. unteer opportunities avail- Post 11078 of Summerton will City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W able and we would love to meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tues- Atlanta 79/59/c 68/53/t Asheville 69/51/r 56/45/r Florence 78/52/c 61/49/t Marion 62/50/r 53/47/r discuss those with you. Un- day, Nov. 20, at the VFW Post Chicago 46/29/pc 45/31/s Athens 78/56/c 67/49/t Gainesville 85/58/pc 84/59/pc Mt. Pleasant 80/66/s 73/58/c able to adopt or volunteer? on Cantey Street, directly Dallas 69/44/c 54/40/r Augusta 85/60/pc 73/52/sh Gastonia 68/50/r 55/47/r Myrtle Beach 77/60/c 67/51/t We are also accepting dona- behind First Citizens Bank. Detroit 47/30/pc 47/28/s Beaufort 83/64/pc 78/56/c Goldsboro 66/48/r 56/49/sh Orangeburg 81/61/pc 65/53/t tions of Purina Dog Chow, Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. All Houston 87/62/pc 67/52/sh Cape Hatteras 72/59/r 68/57/sh Goose Creek 81/63/pc 70/55/c Port Royal 80/65/pc 77/60/c Los Angeles 72/58/pc 73/57/s Charleston 82/62/pc 73/55/c Greensboro 56/41/r 49/42/r Raleigh 58/44/r 52/44/r treats, Pill Pockets, Clorox members and potential New Orleans 83/66/s 78/57/pc Charlotte 70/47/r 55/45/t Greenville 71/51/t 57/47/r Rock Hill 70/50/t 55/48/t wipes, newspapers and members are invited. Call New York 52/40/r 52/44/pc Clemson 72/56/t 60/51/r Hickory 61/46/r 52/44/r Rockingham 71/49/r 57/47/sh paper towels. Post Commander Carl A. 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PREP FOOTBALL Saints after payback in playoffs against AJA

BY DENNIS BRUNSON feat RWA, a team that had defeated Corbett said of his 7-4 team. “I knew LOCAL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE [email protected] the Saints 47-31 in a regular-season what we had because I’ve coached all FRIDAY meeting in Summerton. That sets up a of these kids on the junior varsity ex- SCHSL The Clarendon Hall Saints got some return trip to Erhardt for CH to face cept for the transfers. We’ve got some 5A Sumter at Summerville, 7:30 p.m. payback in the first round of the AJA. Andrew Jackson scored a last- talent in this group.” 4A Crestwood at North Myrtle Beach, SCISA 8-man Division II football play- minute touchdown to win the regular- The Saints rallied in the third quar- 7:30 p.m. offs last Friday against Richard Winn season meeting 40-35. ter against Richard Winn to go up 16- 2A Southside Christian at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m. Academy. They hope to do the same Clarendon Hall head coach Mike 14. RWA went back up 22-16 before CH this Friday against Andrew Jackson Corbett isn’t surprised his team is on tied it at 22-22 entering the fourth SCISA Academy. the cusp of playing for a state title. quarter. 3A Laurence Manning at Ben Lippen, 7:30 p.m. And if that’s the case, CH will be “I’ve thought all along that this The Eagles scored in the fourth 2A Robert E. Lee at First Baptis, 7:30 p.m. playing for the state title on Nov. 18. team can be as good as it wants to be,” quarter to go up 28-22, but couldn’t 8-Man Division II Clarendon Hall at Andrew Clarendon Hall rallied from a 14-0 Jackson, 7:30 p.m. halftime deficit to come back and de- SEE SAINTS, PAGE B3

PANTHERS FOOTBALL

Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton (1) scrambles out of the pocket during the QB Newton steps second half of the Panthers’ game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte on Sunday. The Panthers won 20-17. up running game

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BY STEVE REED Rivera this past summer AP Sports Writer about limiting Newton's car- ries to prevent wear and tear CHARLOTTE — Panthers on his quarterback's body, the offensive coordinator Mike 2015 league MVP has taken it Shula knew exactly what upon himself to breathe some Cam Newton was going life into a stagnant running to do as soon as he broke game. the pocket and started Newton has led the team in running toward the rushing four straight games, end zone. including Sunday when he From there, it was gained 86 yards on nine car- just a matter of Shula ries. He's averaged 10 carries holding his breath. per game over that span, the Newton completed a vast majority on scrambles 9-yard touchdown rather than designed runs. run on Sunday with a "I'm just trying to win foot- highlight reel leap ball games at a fast and rapid into the end zone, pace," Newton said after the stretching the ball win Sunday. across the goal Perhaps we should have line and essen- seen this coming when New- tially dunking ton responded to Rivera's re- on cornerback marks about limiting his run- Desmond Tru- ning in July by saying, "Are fant. The you really going to expect a quarterback lion not to roar?" landed safely The lion is roaring again. on his surgi- Newton is on pace to run for cally re- more than 600 yards and eight paired right touchdowns this season. shoulder and When asked if the Panthers got up to wild- still want to limit Newton's ly celebrate hits, Shula replied, "Sure, but Carolina's go- if he runs the ball and slides ahead touchdown in is that a hit? Or are you expos- a game they would eventu- ing him? I guess my point is ally win 20-17 to improve to it's a fine line that we walk." 6-3. It's a line the Panthers have "Every now and again, is it been walking since Newton a little precarious? Yes," Shula came into the league as the said of Newton running the No. 1 pick in 2012. ball. "It's like living on the On one hand the Panthers edge." Despite talk from coach Ron SEE PANTHERS, PAGE B3

COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Clemson quarterback Kelly Florida’s next coach Bryant (2) runs the ball while North Carolina State’s Jarius inherits daunting task Morehead (31) reaches for the BY MARK LONG be one of the top programs in tackle during the The Associated Press the nation because you’re able second half of the to go and recruit nationally,” game in Raleigh, GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Flor- said interim coach Randy North Carolina, ida’s next coach will have Shannon, who spent four on Saturday. quite a mess to clean up — on years as Miami’s head coach. Clemson won both sides of the ball. “You all sit back and say, 38-31. The Gators don’t have a ca- ‘Well, there’s no talent here.’ pable quarterback on the ros- No, there’s a lot of talent still THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ter and now have the pro- on this football team. It’s gram’s worst scoring defense young talent. in more than 70 years. “There are a lot of young Welcome to Gainesville, players on this football team, coach! and future-wise, it can be un- 4th-ranked Clemson hopes Whether the Gators end up believable.” with Central Florida’s Scott Maybe so. But Florida (3-5, Frost, Mississippi State’s Dan 3-4 SEC) has depth issues Mullen, Memphis’ Mike Nor- across the board, lacks offen- to close out season on a roll vell or someone else, the new sive playmakers and is so thin guy will face a more daunting defensively that a former BY PETE IACOBELLI when Clemson can lock up for a big takedown to bright- task than any Florida coach walk-on linebacker has been The Associated Press the division and gain a spot en up a horrible year. since Steve Spurrier in 1990. playing significant snaps. in the ACC title game “The guys who’ve been in Spurrier took over a pro- Suspensions and injuries CLEMSON — The focus is against struggling Florida this battle before, they know gram on NCAA probation and are partly to blame. But poor on the finish for No. 4 Clem- State (3-5, 3-4). they’re going to get the produced a Southeastern Con- recruiting and a failure to de- son. “Man, that’s what I love best” from Florida State, ference juggernaut almost velop youngsters — quarter- The Tigers (8-1, 6-1 Atlan- about this time of year,” Clemson co-offensive coor- overnight. His successors — back Feleipe Franks being a tic Coast Conference) re- Clemson defensive end Cle- dinator Tony Elliott said. Ron Zook, Urban Meyer, Will prime example — also played gained their footing and lin Ferrell said. “Every Clemson has gotten the Muschamp and Jim McElwain a role in Florida going from their grip on the ACC Atlan- week, we’re playing for best from many programs — inherited enough pieces to Eastern Division champion to tic by rallying for a 38-31 something big.” and mostly come out on avoid a lengthy rebuild. a team hoping to sneak into a victory over then-No. 20 While the Seminoles may top. The win over the Wolf- The next guy might not be bottom-tier bowl. North Carolina State on Sat- not have had the season pack was the fourth time so lucky. urday. The push for the fin- many projected, they’re a “It’s probably still going to SEE FLORIDA, PAGE B3 ish line starts this week, dangerous opponent looking SEE CLEMSON, PAGE B3 B2 | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

Dallas 14 8 6 0 16 41 39 24. Northern Arizona 6-3 85 16 Nashville 14 7 5 2 16 37 41 25. Western Carolina 7-3 65 NR BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD Chicago 15 7 6 2 16 43 36 Minnesota 12 5 5 2 12 37 35 Others receiving votes: Northern Iowa 51, PACIFIC DIVISION Richmond 38, Furman 37, Montana 27, TV, RADIO Villanova 24, Delaware 20, The Citadel 9, GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dartmouth 5, Yale 5, N.C. Central 3, Austin Los Angeles 14 10 2 2 22 48 31 TODAY Peay 2, San Diego 2. 11 a.m. – Women’s Professional Golf: Vegas 13 9 4 0 18 47 37 Ladies European PGA Tour Fatima Bint San Jose 13 8 5 0 16 36 30 Mubarak Ladies Third Round from Vancouver 13 7 4 2 16 35 31 United Arab Emirates (GOLF). Calgary 14 8 6 0 16 35 38 PGA SCORES 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY- Anaheim 14 6 6 2 14 40 43 Shriners Hospitals Par Scores FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). Edmonton 13 4 8 1 9 30 43 By The Associated Press 7 p.m. – College Football: College Arizona 15 2 12 1 5 39 62 Sunday Football Playoff Top 25 (ESPN). At TPC Summerlin 7 p.m. – College Football: Bowling Green NOTE: Two points for a win, one point Las Vegas at Buffalo (ESPNU0. for overtime loss. Top three teams in Purse: $6.8 million 7 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Milwaukee at each division and two wild cards per Yardage: 7,255; Par: 71 Chicago (FOX SPORTSOUTH). conference advance to playoffs. Final 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Florida at Carolina (x-won on second hole of playoff) (FOX SPORTSOUTH). SUNDAY’S GAMES 7 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Washington at Detroit 4, Edmonton 0 x-Patrick Cantlay (500), $1,224,000 Buffalo (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). N.Y. Islanders 6, Colorado 4 67-71-70-67—275 -9 7:30 p.m. – College Football: Akron at Montreal 2, Chicago 0 Alex Cejka (245), $598,400 Miami (Ohio) (ESPN2). Calgary 5, New Jersey 4, SO 66-74-72-63—275 -9 7:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Detroit at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Whee Kim (245), $598,400 New York (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 65-72-72-66—275 -9 9 p.m. – Major League Baseball: Gold TODAY’S GAMES Patton Kizzire (115), $281,067 Gloves Awards Show (ESPN). Edmonton at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. 70-66-76-64—276 -8 9:30 p.m. – Women’s College Volleyball: Washington at Buffalo, 7 p.m. J.T. Poston (115), $281,067 Utah State at Boise State SPECTRUM St. Louis at New Jersey, 7 p.m. 69-71-70-66—276 -8 1250). Florida at Carolina, 7 p.m. Chesson Hadley (115), $281,067 10 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City Nashville at Columbus, 7 p.m. 74-65-69-68—276 -8 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS at Sacramento (NBA TV). Arizona at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Bryson DeChambeau (85), $211,933 10 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Los Angeles at Vegas at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. 67-72-71-67—277 -7 Michigan State’s Miles Bridges (22) was selected to The Associ- Anaheim (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Vancouver at Calgary, 9 p.m. Tom Hoge (85), $211,933 ated Press preseason All-America team released on Monday. 11 p.m. – LPGA Golf: Blue Bay LPGA First Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10 p.m. 68-73-67-69—277 -7 Round from Hainan Island, China (GOLF). Beau Hossler (85), $211,933 WEDNESDAY’S GAMES 69-69-66-73—277 -7 Minnesota at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Alex Kang, $150,733 Boston at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m. 70-73-71-64—278 -6 NFL STANDINGS Tampa Bay at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Graeme McDowell (64), $150,733 By The Associated Press 70-70-72-66—278 -6 THURSDAY’S GAMES Aaron Baddeley (64), $150,733 Edmonton at New Jersey, 7 p.m. 70-66-74-68—278 -6 Bridges tops AMERICAN CONFERENCE Chicago at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. William McGirt (64), $150,733 EAST Minnesota at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. 68-73-69-68—278 -6 W L T Pct PF PA Arizona at St. Louis, 8 p.m. A.J. McInerney, $150,733 71-70-70-67—278 -6 New England 6 2 0 .750 216 179 Detroit at Calgary, 9 p.m. J.J. Spaun (64), $150,733 Buffalo 5 3 0 .625 174 149 Vancouver at Anaheim, 10 p.m. 66-65-73-74—278 -6 Miami 4 4 0 .500 116 179 Tampa Bay at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Tony Finau (52), $112,200 N.Y. Jets 4 5 0 .444 191 207 69-69-69-72—279 -5 preseason SOUTH Talor Gooch (52), $112,200 W L T Pct PF PA NBA STANDINGS 71-67-77-64—279 -5 Tennessee 5 3 0 .625 181 193 By The Associated Press Charley Hoffman (48), $98,600 Jacksonville 5 3 0 .625 206 117 68-71-71-70—280 -4 Houston 3 5 0 .375 229 208 Gary Woodland (48), $98,600 Indianapolis 3 6 0 .333 162 260 EASTERN CONFERENCE 73-67-68-72—280 -4 NORTH ATLANTIC DIVISION Kevin Chappell (35), $61,483 67-71-75-68—281 -3 W L T Pct PF PA W L Pct GB A-A team Boston 8 2 .800 — Jason Kokrak (35), $61,483 Pittsburgh 6 2 0 .750 167 131 67-75-71-68—281 -3 Baltimore 4 5 0 .444 190 171 Toronto 5 4 .556 2½ New York 5 4 .556 2½ Adam Schenk (35), $61,483 BY AARON BEARD bullseye on his chest and Cincinnati 3 5 0 .375 129 158 68-74-70-69—281 -3 Cleveland 0 8 0 .000 119 202 Philadelphia 5 4 .556 2½ The Associated Press the message of “Every Brooklyn 3 6 .333 4½ Webb Simpson (35), $61,483 WEST 70-73-69-69—281 -3 game.” SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L T Pct PF PA Ryan Armour (35), $61,483 Michigan State’s Miles Kansas City 6 3 0 .667 253 208 W L Pct GB 68-74-72-67—281 -3 “I’m always going to be Oakland 4 5 0 .444 196 214 Orlando 6 4 .600 — Ryan Blaum (35), $61,483 Bridges has everyone’s at- humble and hungry,” Col- Denver 3 5 0 .375 150 198 Washington 5 4 .556 ½ 66-74-72-69—281 -3 L.A. Chargers 3 5 0 .375 150 152 Charlotte 5 5 .500 1 Sam Burns, $61,483 tention. son said. “That’s just who I Miami 4 5 .444 1½ 68-74-72-67—281 -3 The 6-foot-7 sophomore am, that’s just how my par- Atlanta 2 8 .200 4 Austin Cook (35), $61,483 NATIONAL CONFERENCE headlines The Associated ents raised me. Just going CENTRAL DIVISION 73-70-70-68—281 -3 EAST Brandon Harkins (35), $61,483 Press preseason All-Ameri- out there every day and W L T Pct PF PA W L Pct GB 68-70-73-70—281 -3 Detroit 7 3 .700 — Philadelphia 8 1 0 .889 283 179 Stephan Jaeger (35), $61,483 ca team as the leading vote- playing loose.” Indiana 5 5 .500 2 Dallas 5 3 0 .625 226 178 69-68-76-68—281 -3 Milwaukee 4 5 .444 2½ getter by a wide margin for The 6-5 Trier was third Washington 4 4 0 .500 177 194 Luke List (35), $61,483 Cleveland 4 6 .400 3 N.Y. Giants 1 7 0 .125 129 207 71-70-70-70—281 -3 the five-player squad. with 39 votes. He opted to Chicago 2 6 .250 4 SOUTH Trey Mullinax (35), $61,483 Bridges received 61 votes return to the third-ranked W L T Pct PF PA WESTERN CONFERENCE 73-69-69-70—281 -3 New Orleans 6 2 0 .750 221 155 Robert Garrigus (20), $35,284 from the 65-member nation- Wildcats instead of enter- Carolina 6 3 0 .667 168 159 SOUTHWEST DIVISION 70-65-77-70—282 -2 al media panel that selects ing the NBA draft after av- Atlanta 4 4 0 .500 170 172 W L Pct GB Peter Malnati (20), $35,284 Tampa Bay 2 6 0 .250 158 198 Houston 8 3 .727 — 67-72-74-69—282 -2 the weekly AP Top 25 poll, eraging 17.2 points and 5.3 Memphis 6 4 .600 1½ Nick Taylor (20), $35,284 14 more than Notre Dame rebounds last year despite NORTH San Antonio 6 4 .600 1½ 69-71-74-68—282 -2 W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans 5 5 .500 2½ Aaron Wise (20), $35,284 senior forward Bonzie Col- missing the first 19 games Minnesota 6 2 0 .750 179 135 Dallas 1 10 .091 7 73-69-70-70—282 -2 Green Bay 4 3 0 .571 164 161 Byeong Hun An (20), $35,284 son — the preseason Atlan- due to a suspension for per- NORTHWEST DIVISION Detroit 3 4 0 .429 176 169 72-70-69-71—282 -2 tic Coast Conference player formance-enhancing drugs. Chicago 3 5 0 .375 134 171 W L Pct GB Luke Donald (20), $35,284 Minnesota 7 3 .700 — 72-70-73-67—282 -2 of the year and the No. 2 “Allonzo has a special WEST Portland 6 4 .600 1 W L T Pct PF PA Scott Piercy (20), $35,284 vote-getter. place in my heart because I Utah 5 5 .500 2 69-74-68-71—282 -2 L.A. Rams 6 2 0 .750 263 155 Denver 5 5 .500 2 Ethan Tracy (20), $35,284 Arizona junior Allonzo don’t know if I’ve been Seattle 5 3 0 .625 189 149 Oklahoma City 4 5 .444 2½ 71-72-73-66—282 -2 Arizona 4 4 0 .500 139 201 Trier, Villanova junior around a player that has Kevin Tway (20), $35,284 San Francisco 0 9 0 .000 143 239 PACIFIC DIVISION W L Pct GB 68-71-71-72—282 -2 Jalen Brunson and Mis- overcome so much adversi- Golden State 7 3 .700 — Martin Flores (13), $24,480 souri freshman Michael ty and at the same time THURSDAY’S GAMES 71-71-70-71—283 -1 N.Y. Jets 34, Buffalo 21 L.A. Clippers 5 4 .556 1½ L.A. Lakers 5 5 .500 2 Brandon Hagy (13), $24,480 Porter Jr. rounded out the continued to be an out- Phoenix 4 6 .400 3 69-72-71-71—283 -1 rest of the five-man team standing player,” Arizona SUNDAY’S GAMES Jim Knous, $24,480 Jacksonville 23, Cincinnati 7 Sacramento 1 8 .111 5½ 71-71-73-68—283 -1 released Monday. coach Sean Miller said, L.A. Rams 51, N.Y. Giants 17 Seamus Power (13), $24,480 New Orleans 30, Tampa Bay 10 SUNDAY’S GAMES Bridges was forced to adding: “He’s had a terrific 69-71-71-72—283 -1 Carolina 20, Atlanta 17 Atlanta 117, Cleveland 115 Scott Stallings (13), $24,480 play inside last season for Tennessee 23, Baltimore 20 Miami 104, L.A. Clippers 101 offseason, and I think all of 73-70-68-72—283 -1 Indianapolis 20, Houston 14 Boston 104, Orlando 88 the undersized Spartans, Jimmy Stanger, $24,480 us are hoping that he can Philadelphia 51, Denver 23 Washington 107, Toronto 96 67-75-74-67—283 -1 Dallas 28, Kansas City 17 Houston 137, Utah 110 but averaged 16.9 points, 8.3 do it from start to finish, Kelly Kraft (9), $18,292 Arizona 20, San Francisco 10 San Antonio 112, Phoenix 95 67-65-79-73—284 E rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 from the first game to the Washington 17, Seattle 14 New York 108, Indiana 101 Rod Pampling (9), $18,292 Oakland 27, Miami 24 Minnesota 112, Charlotte 94 blocks. Second-ranked end.” 70-73-72-69—284 E Open: Chicago, Minnesota, New England, Portland 103, Oklahoma City 99 Ben Silverman (9), $18,292 Michigan State has more The 6-3 Brunson, who L.A. Chargers, Cleveland, Pittsburgh L.A. Lakers 107, Memphis 102 69-73-76-66—284 E size and depth this season, earned 33 votes, averaged TODAY’S GAMES Brett Stegmaier (9), $18,292 THURSDAY, NOV. 9 67-76-71-70—284 E so Bridges will likely see 14.7 points and 4.1 assists Seattle at Arizona, 8:25 p.m. Dallas at Washington, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Ernie Els (7), $16,003 more time at small forward while shooting 54 percent New Orleans at Indiana, 7 p.m. 69-71-71-74—285 +1 SUNDAY, NOV. 12 Anirban Lahiri (7), $16,003 on the perimeter. last year for the Wildcats. Pittsburgh at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m. 69-72-71-73—285 +1 Minnesota at Washington, 1 p.m. Chicago at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. “He’s got some things “Last year he stepped up Bubba Watson (7), $16,003 L.A. Chargers at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. 72-71-71-71—285 +1 he’s got to get better at,” a little bit more,” Villanova New Orleans at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Brooklyn at Denver, 9 p.m. Richy Werenski (7), $16,003 Green Bay at Chicago, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Utah, 9 p.m. coach Tom Izzo said. “He’s coach Jay Wright said. “But 74-68-73-70—285 +1 Cincinnati at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Memphis at Portland, 10 p.m. Troy Merritt (7), $16,003 going to be moving around this year, he’s stepped up to N.Y. Jets at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Oklahoma City at Sacramento, 10 p.m. 70-69-70-76—285 +1 Cleveland at Detroit, 1 p.m. different positions. Got to become the player and lead- Ryan Moore (7), $16,003 Houston at L.A. Rams, 4:05 p.m. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES 69-71-71-74—285 +1 get better with the ball, bet- er that he is. He’s just a nat- N.Y. Giants at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. Indiana at Detroit, 7 p.m. John Huh (5), $15,028 Dallas at Atlanta, 4:25 p.m. New York at Orlando, 7 p.m. ter guarding. There are ural born leader.” 66-73-71-76—286 +2 New England at Denver, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Boston, 8 p.m. David Lingmerth (5), $15,028 going to be some things that Open: Kansas City, Philadelphia, Miami at Phoenix, 9 p.m. The 6-10 Porter earned 30 71-69-75-71—286 +2 Baltimore, Oakland Minnesota at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. are more difficult for him. I Jesse Mueller, $15,028 votes for the final spot, THURSDAY’S GAMES 70-73-70-73—286 +2 can’t think of a guy that’s making him the fifth fresh- MONDAY, NOV. 13 Sam Saunders (5), $15,028 Miami at Carolina, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Washington, 7 p.m. worked harder all summer man to make the preseason New Orleans at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. 68-70-75-73—286 +2 Cleveland at Houston, 8 p.m. Brian Stuard (5), $15,028 to make sure he’s ready. I AP All-America team — Philadelphia at Sacramento, 10 p.m. 70-71-69-76—286 +2 think he’ll be more than joining North Carolina’s NHL STANDINGS Oklahoma City at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Daniel Summerhays (5), $15,028 67-75-75-69—286 +2 ready for an incredible sea- Harrison Barnes, Kansas’ By The Associated Press Scott Brown (4), $14,348 73-70-73-71—287 +3 son.” Andrew Wiggins, Duke’s EASTERN CONFERENCE FCS Coaches Poll Derek Fathauer (4), $14,348 The 14-vote gap between Jahlil Okafor and LSU’s SPARTANBURG (AP) — The top 25 teams in 68-75-73-71—287 +3 ATLANTIC DIVISION the Coaches Football Championship Ryan Hogue, $14,348 Bridges and Colson marked Ben Simmons. GP W L OT Pts GF GA Subdivision poll, with first-place votes in 68-73-75-71—287 +3 only the third time there “I feel there’s a lot of Tampa Bay 15 11 2 2 24 59 42 parentheses, records through Nov. 5, Harold Varner III (4), $14,348 Ottawa 14 6 3 5 17 51 47 points and previous ranking: 70-72-72-73—287 +3 was a double-digit differ- people that would like to be Toronto 15 8 7 0 16 57 55 Record Pts Pvs Kevin Streelman (4), $14,008 ence between the top two in my situation,” Porter Detroit 15 7 7 1 15 42 41 1. James Madison (26) 9-0 650 1 72-70-75-71—288 +4 Boston 12 5 4 3 13 34 37 2. Jacksonville State 8-1 619 3 Corey Conners (3), $13,668 vote-getters since the AP said. “But I try to stay Montreal 15 6 8 1 13 41 55 3. Central Arkansas 8-1 567 4 70-71-74-74—289 +5 preseason All-America grounded, stay humble and Florida 13 4 7 2 10 47 56 4. Sam Houston State 8-1 550 5 Brian Davis (3), $13,668 Buffalo 14 4 8 2 10 35 53 5. South Dakota State 7-2 538 8 70-71-75-73—289 +5 team launched for the 1995- realize I’m nowhere near METROPOLITAN DIVISION 6. North Dakota State 8-1 527 2 Roberto D?az (3), $13,668 7. North Carolina A&T 9-0 478 7 96 season. The last time was where I want to get to, so I GP W L OT Pts GF GA 69-72-71-77—289 +5 8. Wofford 8-1 466 9 Shawn Stefani (3), $13,668 in 2003-04. just have to take all the at- New Jersey 13 9 3 1 19 49 42 9. Elon 8-1 447 10 Columbus 14 9 4 1 19 48 38 69-73-74-73—289 +5 The 6-6 Colson averaged 10. South Dakota 7-2 364 6 Chad Campbell (3), $13,192 tention with a grain of salt Pittsburgh 16 8 6 2 18 42 58 11. Grambling State 8-1 362 12 N.Y. Islanders 14 8 5 1 17 54 46 75-68-75-72—290 +6 17.8 points and an ACC-best and just keep getting better 12. Weber State 7-2 346 14 Russell Knox (3), $13,192 Philadelphia 15 7 6 2 16 47 43 13. Western Illinois 6-3 308 18 10.1 rebounds to go with a and better.” Washington 14 7 6 1 15 43 46 69-73-75-73—290 +6 14. Samford 6-3 285 15 Michael Thompson (3), $13,192 league-best 19 double-dou- North Carolina senior N.Y. Rangers 15 6 7 2 14 47 52 15. Stony Brook 7-2 238 21 Carolina 12 4 5 3 11 32 37 69-70-77-74—290 +6 16. New Hampshire 6-3 234 19 Geoff Ogilvy (2), $12,852 bles. He knows that he’ll Joel Berry II, last year’s WESTERN CONFERENCE 17. Nicholls 7-2 221 17 71-72-77-71—291 +7 wear a target this season; Most Outstanding Player at 18. McNeese 7-2 177 22 Camilo Villegas (2), $12,852 CENTRAL DIVISION 19. Southern Utah 7-2 167 23 72-71-72-76—291 +7 assistant coach Ryan Hum- the Final Four for the reign- GP W L OT Pts GF GA 20. Illinois State 6-2 164 13 Retief Goosen (2), $12,580 phrey recently gave him a ing national champions, St. Louis 15 11 3 1 23 50 36 21. Eastern Washington 5-4 152 11 71-71-78-72—292 +8 Winnipeg 13 7 3 3 17 42 39 22. Monmouth 8-1 114 24 James Hahn (2), $12,580 poster featuring Colson was the top vote-getter who Colorado 14 8 6 0 16 48 47 23. Kennesaw State 8-1 103 25 72-71-73-76—292 +8 sporting a photoshopped missed the squad.

SPORTS ITEMS USC WR Samuel ruled out for season after spraining his foot

COLUMBIA — Injured South Car- 16. Samuel had hoped that he could scrimmage against Kentucky before event, which will be held at the olina wide receiver Deebo Samuel come back to the team later in the getting hurt. Boys & Girls Club beginning at 6 won’t be coming back this fall. season. p.m. Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp Muschamp said the latest injury Sumter Sports Hall Lisa Johnson Ard, Connie Ballard, said Samuel sprained his foot while made that impossible, “so we’ll the late Buddy Hodge, Garon Jack- rehabbing his broken leg. Mus- move forward.” tickets on sale son, Stacy Martin, Brooks Shumake champ said any possible return for Samuel was South Carolina’s most Tickets for the Sumter Sports Hall and Travis Yates have been selected the junior was finished with this dynamic player the first three of Fame induction ceremony on for induction into the Sumter Sports setback. games. Thursday, Nov. 16, can be purchased Hall of Fame. Samuel remains the Gamecocks He had kickoff return TDs in wins at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls The Boys and Girls Club offices leader with six touchdowns despite against North Carolina State and Club of Sumter located at 630 South are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For not playing since breaking a bone in Missouri and a 68-yard touchdown Sumter Street. more information, call Jean Ford at his leg against Kentucky on Sept. on the Gamecocks’ first play from Tickets are $25 a person for the (803) 775-5006. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 | B3

1,201 yards and eight touch- Defensive end Ben Corbett beat you with a power run- will have to be balanced offen- SAINTS downs against five intercep- was far and away the team ning game, according to sively and eliminate turn- FROM PAGE B1 tions. Way also had 798 yards leader in tackles with 146. Coach Corbett said. overs if it hopes to win. and 12 touchdowns on 84 Way led the team in intercep- “They are going to line up “We can throw and we can convert the 2-point conver- rushing attempts. tions with four and Corbett and try to run it right at run, so we’ve got to see what sion. Clarendon Hall tied the Tyrese Mitchum led the and defensive lineman Justin you,” the head coach said. is working best for us,” he game and Jeffrey Warren team in rushing with 956 James both had four quarter- “They’ve got a very talented said. “We’ve got to take advan- added the extra point to make yards and 17 scores on 96 car- back sacks. fullback, and we’ve got to be tage of what is given to us. it 29-28. ries. Zyan Gilmore had 676 AJA, the 2-time defending able to shut him down. My “We’ve also got to cut down The Saints’ offense is led by yards and eight scores on 27 state champion, had a first- belief is you don’t let the on our turnovers. We had four quarterback Dylan Way. In 10 catches, while Kade Elliott round bye after winning the other team’s best player beat turnovers in the last game. regular-season contests, he had 19 receptions for 302 Region II title. The 7-1 Confed- you.” That’s one thing we definitely competed 65 of 118 passes for yards and one touchdown. erates are a team that tries to Coach Corbett said his team have to take care of.”

CLEMSON PANTHERS FROM PAGE B1 FROM PAGE B1 this season the Tigers top- don't want to risk getting their pled a Top 25 team, follow- $102.5 million quarterback hurt ing victories over Auburn, on an unnecessary run. On the Louisville and Virginia other, they have a unique weap- Tech earlier in the season. on in the physically imposing “We all know what’s a 6-foot-5, 245-pounder that is dif- stake this week,” Tigers ficult to defend. Newton has coach Dabo Swinney said. piled up 3,907 yards and 52 “We’re going to have to play touchdowns on the ground — smarter and keep growing the most by a quarterback in this football team.” NFL history — in 6 ½ seasons. In Swinney’s eyes, that’s Both Shula and Rivera take the goal each and every solace in the notion that New- week, no matter the oppo- ton is — his diving touchdown nent. He’ll preach the same notwithstanding — getting mantra, win or lose, when smarter when he runs. Clemson faces the Citadel of He's finally learned a proper the Football Championship baseball slide. And he's doing a Subdivision to end its home better job of getting out of season on Nov. 18 and bounds and avoiding contract against rival South Carolina when multiple defenders sur- to close the regular season round him. That was never on Nov. 25. more evident than Sunday Clemson has won 16 when he culminated a 34-yard straight over the Citadel, run with a slide in the open nine of those coming by field as tacklers converged. shutouts. It has won three He did the same thing on a straight over the Game- couple of shorter runs. cocks, a series that is per- "You can see it by the way he haps the Palmetto State’s gets down prior to hits, and most followed sporting event running out of bounds or slid- each year. ing," Rivera said of Newton The Tigers’ path did not playing smarter. "He was a lit- appear so clear a month ago tle bit on the exciting side when amid questions about quar- he leaped to get the touchdown. terback Kelly Bryant’s dura- That was a little too much, but bility and the team’s playoff I'm not going to stop him." chances following its lone The Panthers have also come loss at Syracuse on Oct. 13. to realize that the natural high Bryant, the junior replace- Newton gets from making a big ment for national title-win- play with his feet often trans- ning quarterback Deshaun lates into him and his offensive Watson, came out of a Wake teammates playing better. Forest win with a sprained "He played very emotionally left ankle, then left the Syra- on Sunday, which I think really cuse game early with a con- spills over to the team," Rivera cussion. Bryant returned said. "I think guys picked up on healthy two weeks ago in his energy and I think that is beating Georgia Tech, then THE ASSOCIATED PRESS terrific. That is when he is at overcame a poor start at Clemson’s Christian Wilkins (42) lifts quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) in celebration after Bryant’s touch- his best, when he plays emo- North Carolina State to rally down run in the second half of the Tigers’ 38-31 victory over North Carolina State on Saturday in Ra- tionally." Clemson to the win. leigh, North Carolina. Added Shula: "If you ask Bryant has accounted for him, he would probably want 553 yards and five touch- one of the season’s premiere is attempting to salvage a Clemson for the second time to run it more. I don't want to downs in the past two victo- matchups when the sched- bowl game out of a season in five trips since taking ask him that question be- ries. ule came out in August — marked by the devastating over. Fisher said Clemson cause I think I know the an- “It’s championship time, and a probable playoff elimi- injury to quarterback Deon- has raised the bar in the swer. But it is part of his the championship phase, nation game. It could still be dre Francois and a game ACC. “Their rise came from game, and if you take that that part of our journey,” that for Clemson, which cer- canceled due to Hurricane their commitment to foot- away I think you are taking a Bryant said. tainly would fall from con- Irma. ball,” Fisher said. “Dabo’s piece of him and his game The Clemson-Florida State sideration with a loss to the Seminoles coach Jimbo done a great job with their away. So it's a delicate bal- game had been considered Seminoles. But Florida State Fisher is hoping to win at vision.” ance."

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AUTO RACING Harvick passes Truex for Texas win, both clinch title shots

BY STEPHEN HAWKINS FIRST DATA 500 RESULTS TMS officials bypassed the use of the are going to try our best, try to get a AP Sports Writer By The Associated Press pistols after a man armed with an as- victory and go on to Homestead." Sunday sault rifle opened fire earlier Sunday Harvick felt good about his car all FORT WORTH, Texas — The timing At Martinsville Speedway inside a church in the small communi- day, but had to earn the victory in Martinsville, Va. was perfect for Kevin Harvick's first Lap length: 0.526 miles ty of Sutherland Springs, about 300 Texas. Tony Stewart, the former Cup NASCAR Cup Series victory at Texas. (Start position in parentheses) miles south of the track near San An- champion and car owner, liked what he 1. (14) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 505 laps, 0 rating, 58 points. So was his winning pass. 2. (2) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 505, 0, 48. tonio. The man killed 26 people and saw in those last 20-25 laps. Harvick went around the outside of 3. (5) Clint Bowyer, Ford, 505, 0, 36. wounded about 20 in what Texas Gov. "It wasn't just the fact of winning 4. (7) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 505, 0, 53. Martin Truex Jr. for the lead with 10 5. (13) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 505, 0, 36. Greg Abbott said was the deadliest this race, but it's just how it was won," laps to go, then stayed in front the rest 6. (34) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 505, 0, 31. mass shooting in the state's history. Stewart said. "I know Kevin, and I can 7. (6) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 505, 0, 31. of the way Sunday to earn his champi- 8. (4) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 505, 0, 38. Denny Hamlin, another of the play- tell watching his driving style, there's onship shot in NASCAR's season finale. 9. (17) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 505, 0, 31. off contenders, finished third, while something that field and those other 10. (22) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Ford, 505, 0, 27. "It's been a long time coming," said 11. (21) Dale Earnhardt Jr, Chevrolet, 505, 0, 26. Brad Keselowski was fifth and Ryan three guys that are going to make it to Harvick, who had won five Xfinity 12. (24) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 505, 0, 33. Blaney sixth. Chase Elliott finished Homestead here in a couple of weeks, 13. (25) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 505, 0, 26. races and a NASCAR Truck race at 14. (18) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 505, 0, 23. eighth, and his teammate Jimmie they've got something to be worried Texas in the past. "Great to check that 15. (15) Daniel Suarez, Toyota, 505, 0, 22. Johnson dealt with a loose car all day about." 16. (12) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 505, 0, 24. one off." 17. (23) Danica Patrick, Ford, 505, 0, 20. and finished 27th. After several laps chasing down Truex led 107 of 334 laps and was 18. (10) Aric Almirola, Ford, 505, 0, 19. Keselowski dropped from third to Truex, Harvick was eventually able 19. (20) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 505, 0, 18. still up front until his bobble on the 20. (19) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 505, 0, 17. fourth in points, 57 behind Truex. to get around the No. 78 when he ex- backstretch that allowed Harvick to 21. (29) Chris Buescher, Chevrolet, 505, 0, 16. Hamlin is fifth in the standings, fol- ecuted on a cue he had taken from 22. (11) Kurt Busch, Ford, 505, 0, 15. take the lead. But Truex, with a signifi- 23. (33) Landon Cassill, Ford, 505, 0, 14. lowed by Ryan Blaney, Elliott and sev- watching Kyle Larson driving really 24. (1) Joey Logano, Ford, 504, 0, 29. cant points lead and wins in three of 25. (30) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 504, 0, 12. enth-time Cup champion Johnson. deep into turn one earlier in the the eight playoff races, also locked into "I'd feel confident if we were locked race. one of the four spots to race for the in. These races you don't know what's "I knew I needed to do something dif- championship at Homestead in two third round of the playoffs. That leaves gonna happen," Keselowski said. ferent in order to get past Martin. I weeks. only one spot up for grabs among the Elliott knows that feeling, having tried to just start driving it in there and "A little disappointed to come up five remaining playoff contenders next been in the lead and two laps shy of the we kept going faster and faster," Har- short, but to clinch a spot in Miami is week at Phoenix. checkered flag at Martinsville before vick said. "I kept driving it in there and unbelievable," Truex said. "Definitely After doing a long burnout along the getting wrecked by Hamlin. Instead of one lap I got close enough to get the air got the job done today, and came here frontstretch in the No. 4 Ford for Stew- the possible win then that would have off the back of his car. I actually got to and did what we needed to." art-Haas Racing, Harvick went to Vic- clinched a championship spot, he now the outside and was able to pass him Kyle Busch had already clinched a tory Lane, where the Texas celebration likely has to win at Phoenix to advance. on the outside." championship spot with his win at was missing the traditional firing of "Yeah, I guess. ... I assume so," Elliott Then to Victory Lane and a champi- Martinsville a week ago to start the six-shooters by the winner. said. "We'll just go on to Phoenix. We onship shot.

PRO BASEBALL Cashman was Cora: Opportunity to manage concerned with Red Sox is ‘a perfect situation’ Girardi’s ability BOSTON (AP) — Alex Cora ton's 2007 World Series cham- didn't expect his first chance pionship team, Cora says he to manage in the major sees the job as a return home to connect leagues to come this soon, but to "a perfect situation," inherit- the new Boston Red Sox man- ing a young team coming off NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees ager he says he's ready to take back-to-back AL East titles general manager Brian Cash- on the challenge of leading under manager John Farrell. man decided it "was time for a one of its most storied fran- Cora played four seasons for new voice and a fresh voice" in chises. the Red Sox, and this year was New York's clubhouse after con- Cora was introduced Mon- the bench coach for the World cluding Joe Girardi was not the day at Fenway Park as the 47th Series champion Houston As- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS right manager for a team that manager of the Red Sox. A na- tros. The Astros beat the Red Alex Cora smiles during a news conference on Monday has reoriented toward youth. tive of Puerto Rico, the Sox this year in the AL Divi- where Cora was introduced as the new manager of the Bos- New York announced Oct. 26 42-year-old becomes the first sion Series in a matchup of ton Red Sox. that Girardi would not be of- minority manager of a club first-place teams. fered a new contract, ending a that was the last in the majors While Cora wants to focus 10-year run that ended when the to field a black player. on baseball, he said he realizes ers. There's not too many ball. And for dinner, too." Yankees lost Game 7 of the AL "I've always said the last two the significance of his hire minority managers. But In addition to Cora, Bos- Championship Series to Hous- years, that I'm a capable man- both on the mainland and in there's 30 capable manag- ton also interviewed for- ton, the eventual World Series ager. It was going to come Puerto Rico. ers and I'm one of them." mer Tigers manager Brad champion. down to somebody to give me He presented president of One of the criteria Dom- Ausmus and new Detroit "The issue and the concerns that opportunity," he said. "I baseball operations Dave Dom- browski said would be key Tigers manager Ron Gar- were," Cashman said, "ability to never thought that I was get- browski and the Red Sox with in finding a successor for denhire. fully engage, communicate, con- ting interviewed because I was a Puerto Rican flag to thank Farrell would be someone But Dombrowski said nect with the playing personnel. a minority. I happen to be." them for sending a plane full who could handle the in- there was an instant com- And in saying that there might Alex's father, Jose Cora, was of supplies to aid in Hurricane tense spotlight that comes fort level with Cora. Dom- be a tough hurdle for someone the founder of the Little Maria relief efforts. with managing in Boston. browski initially said past that's been in that particular po- League in his hometown of Later, wearing his new Red He said Cora embraces managerial experience sition as a manager for 10 Caguas, Puerto Rico. He died Sox jersey and cap, he took it. would be important in the years." in 1988, but his son still is pictures holding the flag with "Boston, for a lot of peo- hire. But Cora's cumula- The GM said he doesn't have a propped up by the messages his daughter, Camila, and ple, is a challenge. But for tive experience with the timetable for a decision on a re- he learned from both his par- stepson, Jeriel. me, it's not," Cora said. Astros, as well as serving placement and plans to inter- ents. "I'm proud to be a Puerto "This is a city where I un- as general manager of view candidates from both inside "That's what he preached — Rican," he said. "You're going derstand they live baseball Puerto Rico in the 2017 and outside the organization. school and baseball," Cora to see that flag and you're 24/7. But, you know what? World Baseball Classic, Cashman said he informed said. "My mom, she'll be going to see a lot of fans from I come from a country and as a general manager owner Hal Steinbrenner of his around during the season ... back home. ... The history I where they live baseball and manager in the Puer- Girardi analysis on Oct. 23, two She'll talk baseball with you understand and the history 24/7. In my family, for to Rican Winter League days after New York's season guys." throughout the game — there's breakfast we talk baseball. satisfied that require- ended. Cashman met Girardi the A middle infielder on Bos- not too many Latino manag- For lunch we talk base- ment. next day.

Dalzell, SC 29040. Services entrusted to Whites ter, Sarah Gardner Bradley, 17 Home Inc. OBITUARIES Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Mortuary LLC. Philjar Road, Bishopville. Funeral Home and Crematori- Funeral arrangements are MARY ALMA B. DOZIER LORRAINE BENENHALEY um of Sumter is in charge of ELLISON SPANN JR. incomplete and will be an- MANNING — Mary Alma Sarah Lorraine “Sissy” the arrangements. Ellison Spann Jr., 59, died nounced by Wilson Funeral Brogdon Dozier, 74, wife of the Benenhaley, 61, died on Satur- on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- Rev. Barney Dozier Sr., died day, Nov. 4, 2017, at Palmetto KEVIN CANTY Florence County. ville. on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at Health Tuomey, surrounded Kevin Canty, 57, was born Born on Jan. 14, 1958, in Agape Hospice House, Colum- by her loved ones. on Aug. 15, 1960, in Brooklyn, Clarendon County, he was a SARAH W. WILSON bia. Born on April 21, 1956, in New York, to the late Robert son of the late Ellison Spann Sarah Williams Wilson, 94, She was born on Oct. 21, Sumter, she was a daughter of and Emma Lee Canty. He was Sr. and Novella Thamas widow of Harry Wilson, died 1943, in Alcolu, a daughter of the late Manning and Henriet- the widower of Betty Lee Spann Purvis. on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Pal- the late Miller Bennett and ta Benenhaley. Ms. Benenhal- Canty. The family will receive metto Health Tuomey. Alma Brogdon Woods. She ey was a member of Long In addition to his parents friends at the home, 4685 Born on Nov. 28, 1922, in was reared by Bailey and Lula Branch Baptist Church, where and wife, Kevin was preceded Bacon Hill Road, Pinewood. Richland County, she was a Brogdon. she served as Sunday school in death by a sister, Cherele Funeral arrangements are daughter of Mack and Corine The family is receiving director. She was an avid fan Canty; two brothers, Bernard incomplete at this time and Lowman Williams. friends from noon to 8 p.m. of the Clemson Tigers and Canty and Ronald Canty; will be announced by Sum- The family is receiving rela- daily at her residence, 7263 To- Dallas Cowboys. three aunts; three uncles; and merton Funeral Home. tives and friends at the home bias Road, Manning. Survivors include her sister, a sister-in-law. of her daughter and son-in- These services are entrusted Tracie Baxley (Craig) of Co- Kevin departed this earthly MALIK SUTTON law, 1054 Dover Circle. to Samuels Funeral Home lumbia; two nephews, Blake life on Wednesday, Oct. 25, Malik Sutton, 20, was born Funeral arrangements are LLC, Manning. Baxley (Carolyn) and Brock 2017, in Sumter. on Nov. 6, 1996, in Brooklyn, incomplete and will be an- Baxley; a great-niece, Harper Kevin leaves to cherish his New York, to Theresa Nixon nounced by Williams Funeral LILLIAN M. SMITH Amodio; and numerous other memories: three brothers, Mi- Sutton and the late James Sut- Home Inc. BROOKLYN, New York — special family and friends. chael R. Canty, Darrel Canty ton Sr. Lillian McKnight Smith, 83, Funeral services will be and Vernon Canty; nephew, He departed this life on Fri- JANIE PINCKNEY widow of Dennis Smith, died held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Michael E. Canty; three niec- day, Nov. 3, 2017, in Sumter. Janie Pinckney, 96, widow on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at Long Branch Baptist Church es, Vonetta Bridges, Yolanda Funeral services are incom- of Homer Bridges Sr., died on Metropolitan Jewish Hospice with the Rev. Jonathan Brad- Canty and Jennifer Canty; two plete and will be announced at Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, at Pal- Service, Brooklyn. shaw officiating. Burial will be aunts, Cynthia P. Anderson a later time. metto Health Tuomey. She was born on Nov. 11, at the church cemetery. and Geraldine Dickerson; a Services have been entrust- Born on Sept. 6, 1921, in 1933, in Manning, a daughter Pallbearers will be Al special friend, Jerome Rem- ed to Whites Mortuary LLC. Sumter County, she was a of the late George and Cathe- Benenhaley, Henry Benenhal- bert; a host of other relatives daughter of Edwin Taylor rine Boone Aiken. ey, Joe Hardy, Todd Deas, and friends, including the MARY GARDNER and Roddie Maple. The family is receiving Dean Benenhaley and Randy original James Village Family. BISHOPVILLE — Mary The family is receiving rel- friends at the home of her Benenhaley. A public viewing will be Gardner entered eternal rest atives and friends at the cousin, Susie Robert Johnson, The family will be receiving held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at on Nov. 6, 2017, at her resi- home, 4970 McLaurin Road, 12353 Raccoon Road, Man- friends at the home. the mortuary. dence, 29 Philjar Road, Bishop- Wedgefield. ning. Memorials may be made to Online messages of hope ville. Funeral arrangements are These services have been Long Branch Baptist Church, can be left at www.whitesmor- The family is receiving incomplete and will be an- entrusted to Samuels Funeral 2535 Peach Orchard Road, tuary.net friends at the home of her sis- nounced by Williams Funeral Home LLC, Manning. THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 | B5

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Estate Notice Estate Notice For Sale Office Rentals Summons & or Trade Notice Sumter County Sumter County 50 Wesmark Ct. 1,177 sq ft. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS $55 for truck Split Oak Firewood $1000/mo. + $100 CAM. Reception ANNOUNCEMENTS load, 2 truck loads for $100. CATHERINE C. MCCRAY, OF ESTATES OF ESTATES area, 3 office space, breakroom, 1/2 Delivered stacked. 843-536-6050 PLAINTIFF, Persons having claim against the Persons having claim against the ba, file/storage room. 773-1477 VS, following estates are required to deliver following estates are required to deliver Lost & Found Need a truckload of firewood? SHAREEN LATRISA WILLIAMS, & or mail their claims to the indicated or mail their claims to the indicated 690 Bultman Dr 1612 Sq. Ft. CRANDELL MCCRAY, $60 delivered to Sumter or Manning. Personal Representatives, appointed to Personal Representatives, appointed to Reception area w/ hdwd floors, 4 DEFENDANTS. administer these estates, and to fi le their administer these estates, and to fi le their FOUND on Willow Dr.: male chihua- Call State Tree Service at Private offices, Conference rm, claims on Form #371PC with the Probate claims on Form #371PC with the Probate hua mix, light beige in color. Owner 803-773-1320. Secretarial work area, Copier/Equip. IN THE INTEREST OF: Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. please call 803-972-7049 to identify. Rm, Shower rm, 2 1/2 baths, file CRANDELL JEFFREY MCCRAY, Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or CRAVON FITZGERALD MCCRAY, storage rm, $2050 mo+$57.76 CAM before the date that is eight months after before the date that is eight months after & CANDIALAYIAH CATHY the date of the fi rst publication of this the date of the fi rst publication of this Call 803 773-1477 MCCRAY Notice to Creditors, (unless previously Notice to Creditors, (unless previously BUSINESS (minor children under the age of barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), EMPLOYMENT thirteen) or such persons shall be forever barred or such persons shall be forever barred LEGAL as to heir claims. All claims are required as to heir claims. All claims are required SERVICES TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE to be presented in written statements, to be presented in written statements, Help Wanted NOTICES NAMED: indicating the name and the address indicating the name and the address Health Service/ Full-Time of the claimant, the basis of the claim, of the claimant, the basis of the claim, Medical YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED the amount claimed, the date when the the amount claimed, the date when the and required to answer the claim will become due, the nature of any claim will become due, the nature of any EXPERIENCED CARPENTER Legal Notice Complaint in this action, a copy of uncertainty as to the amount claimed and uncertainty as to the amount claimed and 1st Care Home Health WANTED Pay Based On Experience which is herewith served upon you, the date when due, and a description of the date when due, and a description of Professional & Certified Home Must have your own reliable trans- and to serve a copy of your answer any security as to the claim. any security as to the claim. Public Storage/ Care Aide. Call Barola Prince portation Location: Sumter, SC Job on the Plaintiff or her attorney, Mr. PS Orangeco, Inc. J. David Weeks at his office, 35 South 803-391-2387. Certified Requirements: 0-2 years experience Estate:/Robert Whitmore Estate:/Bernard Clifford Hastie LEGAL NOTICE Sumter Street, Sumter, South Woodward #2017ES4300572 painting, flooring, drywall, cabinetry, Carolina, within thirty (30) days NOTICE OF PUBLIC #2017ES4300573 Personal Representative Gut renovations, New Construction, exclusive of the day of such service, Home SALE OF PERSONAL Personal Representative Calvin K. Hastie, Sr. General Carpentry, etc Please call and if you fail to answer the PROPERTY Bruce Edward Woodward 7 East Hampton Avenue Improvements Complaint within the time aforesaid, (803)968-4718 if interested. 102 Stone Meadow Way Sumter, SC 29150 the Plaintiff in this action will apply Notice is hereby given that the Easley, SC 29642 H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel undersigned will sell to satisfy the to the Court for the relief demanded Estate:/James O. Brunson in the Complaint. paint roofs gutters drywall blown Manning Garden is seeking a lien of owner at public sale by Estate:/Betty Jean Smith #2017ES4300620 ceilings ect. 773-9904 competitive bidding on November 16, Personal Representative qualified maintenance technician. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that #2017ES4300618 2017 personal and/or business Personal Representative Mary Louise Brunson Successful applicants will have the original Complaint in the above SBC Construction of Sumter property including but not limited to Zane Greear 1937 West Oakland Avenue experience & skills in general entitled action was filed in the office Metal /Shingle Roofs• Porches • furniture, clothing, tools and other 2015 Castlemaine Cir Sumter, SC 29150 maintenance repair. Plumbing, of the clerk of Court for Sumter Concrete & Windows household / business items located at Woodstock, GA 30189 County on September 26, 2017. •Water Problems •Tree removal electrical, punch out, HVAC expe- the properties listed. Estate:/Virginia A. McHone rience, strong work ethic and a #2017ES4300602 Call BURCH 803-720-4129 WEEKS LAW OFFICE, LLC Estate:/Curtis G. Schulze desire to serve the customer. The sale will begin at 2:00 pm at 1143 Personal Representative J. DAVID WEEKS #2017ES4300578 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC Janette Morris HVAC certified is preferred but not ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Personal Representative Legal Service 29153. 60 Cardington Ct. required. We offer an exciting 35 SOUTH SUMTER STREET Robert C. Schulze Wedgefield, SC 29168 work environment with competitive POST OFFICE BOX 370 C/O J. Cabot Seth The personal goods stored therein by Attorney at Law Attorney Timothy L. Griffith base salary and benefits. Please below named occupant(s); SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA 29151 Estate:/Shirley Breland Wooten 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. (803) 775-5856 PO Box 1268 apply on-line www.ambling.com/ Sumter, SC 29151 #2017ES4300587 Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury 1143 N.Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC career. Drugs don't work! Summons and Notice Personal Representative 29150 Estate:/Polly Ann Usher Jon Merrill Wooten, Jr. 102 - Fulton, Jacqueline Publication Roofing Bucket operator/groundsman nee- Brunson 5859 Duncan Drive 202 - Hollis, Lisa Family Court of Sumter, #2017ES4300627 Ellicott City, MD 21043 ded for local tree service. Must 217 - Stiles, Wynter South Carolina Personal Representative 331 - Billie, Dorothy Robert's Metal Roofing have Valid Drivers License. Call Third Judicial Circuit Clarence W. Brunson Estate:/Johnny Pate 405 - Lewin, Roy 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing 803-983-9721. C/O William H. Johnson #2017ES4300582 423 - Cox, David avail. Expert installation. Long list of STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Attorney at Law Personal Representative 458 - Sharpe, Calvin SUMTER, COUNTY PO Box 137 Brenda P. Mullins satisfied customers. 803-837-1549. 472 - Scott, Londos (Plaintiff) Manning, SC 29102 550 Ryan Road 504 - Johnson, Ricky Vs. Pittsboro, NC 27312 Tree Service RENTALS 526 - Green, Tyrone Santana L. Howard Estate:/Juanita Tucker 544 - James, Thomasina Faruntae Garden #2017ES4300610 Estate:/Michelle Yvette 552 - Williams, Roxanne John Doe Personal Representative Dinkins Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, 557 - Muhammad, Rodrick (Defendants) Deandrea Scott #2017ES4300597 stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 705A - Johnson, Kristal 20719 Sterling Bay Ln. East Personal Representative Unfurnished 710 - Finley, Olasta 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. IN THE INTEREST OF Apt. J Tiffany Dinkins Apartments 713 - Hunter, Katina Minor Child Born on October 1, 2015 Cornelius, NC 28031 250 Harmony Ct. Apt. 54 A Notch Above Tree Care Full Sumter, SC 29150 quality service low rates, lic./ins., free 7-B Maney St 3 room apt. 1BR 1277 Camden Hwy, Sumter, SC 29153 TO DEFENDANTS: A014 - Williams, Oneita Estate:/Daphne B. Mendenhall est BBB accredited 983-9721 /1BA. $350/mo + $350 /dep. No Santana L. Howard #2017ES4300591 Estate:/Maria Anna Phillips A015 - Evans, Aquia Faruntae Garden #2017ES4300601 Tree appls. Call 803-775-0776 A031 - Hayward, Carlos Personal Representative Newman's Tree Service John Doe Melanie J. Mendenhall Personal Representative removal, trimming, topping, view A046 - Ham, Lawrence Kimberly A. Neal Huntington Place Apartments A050 - Tubbs, George 721 Longwood Drive enhancement pruning, bobcat YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Sumter, SC 29154 5507 Oakcrest Rd. work stump grinding, Lic & Rents from $625 per month B006 - Wright, Jana And required to answer the Sumter, SC 29154 insured. Call 803-316-0128 1 Month free* B024B - Davenport, Demorey complaint. B030 - Davis, Deondraie Estate:/Calvin C. Rush *13 Month lease required #2017ES4300615 Estate:/Hugh Wayne B047 - Ali, Qadri In the above referenced concerning Leasing office located at Personal Representative Richardson B099 - Love, Robin the minor child above and that you Ashton Mill Apartment Homes Rebecca Pritchard #2017ES4300575 C026 - Chatman, Tavaun have failed to contact the agency in 280 Idle Lake Court Personal Representative 595 Ashton Mill Drive E003 - Miller, Ricky regards to your whereabouts in this Sumter, SC 29150 Frankie A. Richardson MERCHANDISE 803-773-3600 E040 - June, Keisha action, the original of which has C/O Marvin E. McMillan, Jr. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 F016 - Amos, Lorene been filed in the Office of the Clerk Attorney at Law F022 - Bledsoe, Christopher Estate:/Joseph Taylor, Sr. of Court for James C. Campbell in #2017ES4300599 Post Office Drawer 3690 F049 - Dixon, Brittany the county of Sumter, on October 31, For Sale Personal Representative Sumter, SC 29151 Senior Living G012 - Mcduffie, Rannie 2017 a copy of which will be Edna Taylor-Capers or Trade Apartments G016 - Wright, Shwanda delivered to you upon request; and 8007 Lions Crest Way Estate:/Bettie B. Jackson J003 - Wheeler, Markita to serve a copy of your answer to the for those 62+ Gaithersburg, MD 20879 #2017ES4300585 Holiday Sale at Antique Stuff (Rent based on income) J005 - Jones, Veronica complaint upon the undersigned Personal Representative J010 - Dixon, Nicholas Lots of new arrivals Shiloh-Randolph Manor attorney for the Plaintiff at Steven B. Thommie Ruth Jackson J014 - Torell, Robert Suchomski, 105 N. Magnolia Street, Estate:/Lester Moore 10%-75% Collectibles, Jewelry, 125 W. Bartlette. #2017ES4300579 2231 Kolb Road K010 - Peay, Octavia Sumter, SC 29150 within thirty (30) Sumter, SC 29154 Furniture & More 775-0575 days following the date of service Personal Representative Nov.7-18 10:30-4:30 Tues-Sat Studio/1 Bedroom 3785 Broad St, Sumter, SC 29154 upon you, exclusive of the day of Janet Bracey 3100 Fern Valley Dr. Estate:/Joan A. Ward 2726 Cleveland St Elloree SC apartments available 0220 - Blackmon, Ciera such service; and if you fail to #2017ES4300581 0240 - Stone, Tamara Marietta, GA 30008 Your treasure is waiting! EHO answer the Complaint within the Personal Representative 0248 - Stone, Tamara statutory time allotted, the Plaintiff Heather Lee Mims 0318 - Workman, Jessie Estate:/Mary Ellen Bryant in this action will apply to the Court 2316 Sandhill Rd. Season Oak wood Full size truck 0324 - Young, Gary #2017ES4300621 Unfurnished for the relief demanded in said Turbeville, SC 29162 load, 4x8 face cord, split, delivered, Homes 0326 - Gregory, Theresa Complaint. A hearing has been Personal Representative stacked $80. 843-229-5629 0618 - Arthur, Paul scheduled for December 7, 2017 at Debra Walston 0744 - Wicker, Shaquala 9:00 a.m. and a final hearing on 5590 Cotton Acres Road 4 Cemetery Plots in Evergreen Near Shaw AFB 2BR 1BA Duplex 0756 - Wilson, Lashawnda January 4, 2018. Sumter, SC 29153 Cemetery $6000 for all 4 Call $500 Mo.+1 Mo. Dep Call 0831 - Hendrix, Linzer 803-775-4045 803-458-8333 S. C. DEPARTMENT Estate:/Leon Lands Purchase must be made with cash OF SOCIAL SERVICES #2017ES4300604 99 Bellcrest DW 28x70 3BDR 2 only and paid for at the time of sale. Steven B. Suchomski, Esquire Personal Representative BTH, recently renovated, new roof, All goods are sold as is and must be P.O. Box 68 Seth Duncan comes with all appliances, security removed at the time of the sale. Sale Sumter, SC 29151 C/O J. Cabot Seth is subject to adjournment. (803) 773-5531 Attorney at Law and camera system, AC unit, 16x20 PO Box 1268 deck, Buyer pays for all moving Sumter, SC 29151 costs, $33,000 call for more info Summons & 803-938-3155. Notice Estate:/Ruby B. Scott #2017ES4300589 Mobile Home SUMMONS and Notice of Personal Representative Rentals Leroy F. Scott, Jr. Filing Complaint 375 Loring Mill Road (Adoption) Sumter, SC 29150 3BR/2BA DW, private lot, between Sumter and Manning. Clarendon Co. In The Family Court of Estate:/Michael J. Taylor $650mo+$650dep the Third Judicial Circuit #2017ES4300571 Call 803-473-7577 2017-DR-43-1266 Personal Representative Karen K. Taylor 3BR/2BA DW mobile home, $600 a STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 2000 Pinewood Road month. 803-495-2005 COUNTY OF SUMTER Sumter, SC 29154 Want to improve sales? Thanksgiving Deadlines We can help with that. 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