Florence Has Its Eye on Sumter

An out-of-this-world surprise

SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 75 CENTS Florence has its eye on Sumter BY KAYLA ROBINS and ADRIENNE SARVIS [email protected] In a now-closed middle school, where some banners encouraging student success and photos of children here and there remained on the walls, families found the media center to be their new temporary home. A sign next to the front door of PHOTOS PROVIDED BY NASA Mayewood Middle School still hangs to say, “Our school is too cool to do drugs.” NASA sends Alice Drive Middle School photos of Florence from space station Next to the old sign, a new one was hung this week that labels the unused BY KAYLA ROBINS campus as an American Red Cross shel- [email protected] ter for Hurricane Florence, which is bearing down on Sumter County with urricanes can be scary the center forecast to pass near on Sat- and dangerous, but one urday morning. Over at Sumter’s Emergency Opera- middle school in Sum- tion Center, officials from the Ameri- H ter received an awe-inspiring can Red Cross, Sumter Fire Depart- ment, Sumter County EMS, Sumter Po- glimpse of the monster storm lice Department, Sumter County Sher- that is on its way to South Caro- iff’s Office and the local Department of Social Services office were preparing lina. for 24-hour operations with tropical Alice Drive Middle School re- storm-force winds from Hurricane ceived an email from Jeff Goldstein, Florence expected to arrive in the who is the director of the Student Sumter area Thursday evening or Fri- Space Flight program, that included day morning. photos of Hurricane Florence taken The EOC began 24-hour operations at from astronauts aboard the Interna- Mission 12 spaceflight astronauts and 25 other counties had a hurri- 7 p.m. on Thursday, said Erik Hayes, di- tional Space Station. lifted off in June with the team’s ex- cane-induced vacation from school rector of the Sumter Emergency Man- A team of four girls at the school periment aboard — it tested whether — starting Tuesday and until fur- agement Office. — seventh-graders Alana Garrick sodium polyacrylate could be used ther notice — Goldstein sent an Those officials, who are trained to and Mary Brooke Mooneyham and in space for seed germination and email with photos of Florence, work at this capacity, will be monitor- sixth-graders Alyse King and Ashlin plant growth by testing the effects of which Sumter School District post- ing the storm and helping to answer Farmer — were selected in January microgravity on vegetable seeds in a ed on Facebook. emergency calls and coordinating re- for a student spaceflight program sodium chemical mixture. The post also said that Astronaut sponse efforts before, during and after that launched an experiment they They found out in August it Ricky Arnold, who performed the the storm, he said. developed up to the space station to worked. experiment on the space station test. They were one of only 31 On Thursday, as the middle over the summer, tweeted, “The SEE FLORENCE, PAGE A7 schools in the U.S., Canada and Bra- schoolers and all other public crew is thinking of those who will zil to be selected. school students throughout Sumter be affected.” TO OUR READERS: PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US To all of our readers and subscribers, ‘This is no ordinary storm’ With Hurricane Florence at our doorstep, Electric companies say power restoration could please be patient regarding your newspaper delivery during the next several days. While take weeks; hundreds of lineworkers are in S.C. delivering your local news is very important BY ADRIENNE SARVIS dent commander. “With the [email protected] storm expected to linger, to us, nothing is more important than the power restoration work could safety of our employees and carriers. We will Duke Energy is expecting to take weeks instead of days.” be diligently updating our website at www. have more than 20,000 people A news release from Duke TheItem.com throughout the storm. Please dedicated to power restoration states those 20,000 workers in North Carolina and South will be part of the largest re- send any storm photos or information to Carolina, where 1 to 3 million source mobilization ever for [email protected]. customers are expected to lose the company. power because of Hurricane About 1,700 workers from Our office will be closed on Friday with plans MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Florence, according to Duke Duke Energy Midwest — to reopen on Monday. Jake Bieke, an employee with Xtreme Powerline and Energy. Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Construction, speaks with a coworker out of frame. “The magnitude of the — will join more than 8,000 Stay safe, Sumter. Xtreme Powerline and Construction is out of Port storm is beyond what we have Carolinas-based workers and Vince Johnson, publisher Huron, Michigan, but also has crews in Sumter from seen in years,” said Howard Florida, as well. Fowler, Duke Energy’s inci- SEE POWER, PAGE A7 Driver’s death by train ruled a suicide BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Sidney Jackson of Wedgefield parked on Bullet Road, near The conductor told the dep- compressions and an auto- [email protected] by Sumter County Coroner Wedgefield Road, with its uty he flashed the lights and mated external defibrillator Robbie Baker — apparently lights off and then saw the blew the horn multiple times, — had no effect, according to Sumter County Coroner’s parked his vehicle on the driver park the vehicle on the but the vehicle did not move. the release. Office ruled the death of a train tracks, according to an tracks. He was unable to stop the Jackson’s next of kin have Wedgefield driver a suicide incident report from Sumter According to the report, train and struck the vehicle. been notified, and an autopsy after the 79-year-old man’s ve- County Sheriff’s Office. Jackson drove the front half Jackson was unresponsive will be scheduled for a later hicle was struck by a train The train conductor told the of the vehicle over the tracks, when the responding deputy date in Newberry, according early Thursday. responding deputy he saw a backed up and parked on the arrived on scene, and at- to a news release from the The driver — identified as vehicle, a silver 2009 Mercury, tracks. tempts to revive him — chest coroner’s office.

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More on Hurricane Florence City cancels trash pickup; county closes recycling centers

BY BRUCE MILLS ever, for next Friday only we will pick formation out on how to handle that tion will be posted and available online. [email protected] up extra residential garbage since we debris. Additionally, if damage is heavy this know some people will have more weekend, she said the recycling centers All city sanitation services for resi- than what can fit into their Herby COUNTY RECYCLING CENTERS would be open seven days next week — dential and commercial customers Curby," Kile said. "We will pick up all All nine county recycling centers instead of five — and residents would have been cancelled for today as a re- residential garbage that day, so cus- will be closed today through Sunday. be able to take yard debris any day to sult of Hurricane Florence, so City of tomers can just put it out all at once Assistant Public Works Director one of the centers. On a regular sched- Sumter residents with normal Friday next Friday." Karen Hyatt said the centers will be ule, the recycling centers only accept trash pickup will have to wait until Kile said city residential pickup is closed because of anticipated high yard debris on Saturdays and Sundays. next Friday (Sept. 21) for that service. expected to resume on Monday. winds associated with the storm. City Communications Director Shel- For Saturday, all commercial pickup The centers are planned to reopen COUNTY LANDFILL ley Kile said the city will make an ex- has also been cancelled. Those servic- Monday at 7 a.m., depending on the Hyatt said the Sumter County Land- ception to a regulation for that one es are also expected to resume Mon- storm's impact, she said. fill will also be closed today and Satur- day, allowing customers to place trash day, she said. Also, depending on Florence's impact day. The landfill is regularly closed on outside their bins. If storms associated with Florence and damage, Hyatt said the county Sundays and plans to reopen Monday "We know that the regulation is nor- cause severe damage in the city, Kile would work with city officials on set- at 7:30 a.m., depending on the storm's mally no trash outside your bin; how- said her department will put more in- ting up debris sites, and that informa- impact.

A 20th Fighter Wing airman prepares an Shaw evacuates F-16 for flight out of town. Shaw’s fleet of F-16s left the area ahead of F-16s to avoid the storm. PHOTO PROVIDED BY storm damage SHAW 20TH FW / PA BY KAYLA ROBINS the base said. [email protected] Shaw is continuing to operate under mission-essential re- Shaw Air Force Base evacu- porting duty status, which ated its fleet of F-16s away from means only mission-essential base to avoid the path of Hurri- personnel should report to the cane Florence. base for work through Friday. Col. Derek J. O’Malley, com- The main gate at Shaw will mander of the 20th Fighter maintain normal operating Wing at Shaw in Sumter, gave hours through Friday. The S.C. closed on Wednesday. • Tee Top Café; • A&FRC. an update Wednesday morning 441 gate and the Sumter gate Shaw Heights and High Hills • Weasel Wagon; DFAC will be open, but as he sat on the flight line to are closed to inbound and out- elementary schools are closed • Carolina Lakes Golf dorm residents will be issued watch aircraft take off. bound traffic. until further notice as per the Course; 72 hours’ worth of MREs in The base is, as of Thursday, "It is strongly encouraged governor’s executive order to • Shaw Lanes Bowling Cen- the event the DFAC must close. at Hurricane Condition 2 that movement on, off and close public schools in 26 ter; “It is strongly recommended (HURCON2), which means de- around base be limited during counties, including Sumter, • Skeet & Trap Range; that movement on, off and structive winds of 58 miles per the height of the storm for the Lee and Clarendon. • Woodland Pool; around base be limited during hour or more are possible with- safety of all personnel," a re- The following facilities are • Wateree Rec Area; the height of the storm for the in 24 hours. lease said on Thursday. "Emer- closed until further notice: • Outdoor Recreation; safety of all personnel,” the re- “The change in HURCON fol- gency services to include fire, • Child Development Center; • Spratt Education Center; lease said. “Emergency servic- lows Gov. Henry McMaster’s ambulance and security forces • Family Child care; • Fitness Center; es to include fire, ambulance declaration of a state of emer- will be maintained through the • Youth programs; • ITT; and security forces will be gency for South Carolina in duration of the storm in case • Rickenbackers; • McElveen Library; maintained through the dura- preparation for Hurricane of an emergency." • Carolina Skies Club; • MPF & ID’s; tion of the storm in case of an Florence,” a news release from The 20th Medical Group • Afterburner Grill; • Arts & Crafts Center; and emergency.”

Quote of the week Look out for price gouging during, after Florence BY DANNY KELLY the release said. necessarily price gouging, even if it's a "Obviously, a [email protected] During times that lead to state of big increase; it could be the normal ef- emergency declarations, such as hurri- fects of supply and demand. hurricane is not ideal The U.S. Department of Homeland Se- canes, price gouging is also an issue to Wilson also issued a statement on curity’s Federal Emergency Manage- look out for. Saturday saying that people typically for anything ment Agency announced on Tuesday “With the hurricane heading our way, price gouge on food, gasoline and lodg- that federal aid has been supplied to South Carolina’s price gouging law is ing, and that business owners can be growing in South Carolina to supplement state, trib- now in effect,” S.C. Attorney General charged for excessive pricing, a misde- al and local response efforts due to Hur- Alan Wilson said in a public service an- meanor offense punishable with a ricane Florence starting on Sept. 8. nouncement Monday. “The state price $1,000 fine and/or 30 days in jail. the ground. The announcement from President gouging law does make it illegal to The South Carolina Department of Trump authorizes FEMA to coordinate charge what’s called an unconscionable Labor, Licensing and Regulation also We'll wait all disaster relief efforts to help alleviate price.” issued a statement on Wednesday the local population of the hardships Wilson wants anyone who witnesses warning consumers to be on the look- and see what caused by the emergency according to a price gouging to report it to the attorney out for scam artists following the news release. Title V of the Stafford Act general’s office at www.scag.gov and, storm. happens." authorizes FEMA to provide appropriate when reporting, note the time, address “We understand that consumers will assistance for required emergency mea- and name of the gas station or other be anxious to get the work done quick- RICKY ATKINSON, sures to help protect property and public business along with the price you’ve ly so they can get their lives back to LEE COUNTY FARMER health and safety in South Carolina’s 46 paid; write down prices nearby and the normal,” said Janet Baumberger, ad- counties and the Catawba Indian Nation. same information on those stations or ministrator of the S.C. Residential Speaking on Thursday while Emergency protective measures, limit- businesses. He also said to take pictures Builders Commission. “But, we urge harvesting corn and soybeans ed to direct federal assistance, will be that identify the gas station or business you to take necessary precautions provided at 75 percent federal funding. along with the price and to keep your re- when hiring repair people.” in preparation for Hurricane Elizabeth Turner has been named as the ceipt. The biggest problem is usually home- federal coordinating officer for federal However, Wilson said, it's important to owners paying too much in advance Florence. response operations in the affected area, keep in mind that a price increase isn't and hiring unlicensed contractors.

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e was tired. It had been a long on this lake, and like most men were through a storm? How frightened do out demons and heal the sick. It was day with the crowds, teaching confident in their knowledge. They you have to be to admit you don’t the voice that had echoes of calling Hthem truths about Kingdom grinned at each other and hollered know what to do? It dawned on them stars into being and commanding life. If you’ve ever taught from sunup good-natured insults at the non-sail- that they needed to wake him and let plants to spring up out of the ground. to sundown, you know how exhaust- ors, like Matthew: “Hey, tax boy! Bet- him know they were all about die — When he spoke like this, things hap- ing it can be. The crowd was so large, ter hold onto your stomach!” From and him too. How could a man sleep pened. he even had to get in a boat so he the back of the boat, there was the with death approaching? This time, something stopped hap- could get some distance from steady, breathing rhythm of “Rabbi,” they said, “Don’t you even pening. As the words rolled off his the crowd and be seen and sound sleep. care that we are dying?” Translation: lips, the wind stopped. The waves did heard. The wind started to build, “How can you sleep at a time like not die down, they disappeared. In a As the sun faded behind the and the waves began to white- this? We’re all about to die!” second, a blink of an eye, the “we’re hills, he told his friends, “Let’s cap with luminous foam. It was funny when they thought going to die” storm changed to com- cross the lake.” They were in Hard drops of rain began to back about it later. His eyes plete peace. an open boat, about 25 feet sting their skin. You would scrunched up like eyes do when they He looked at them with a puzzled long with a simple mast and expect a sleeping man to are woken too early. His shoulder expression, “Why were you so worked sail. They pushed off from wake up, but the man in the muscles tightened and then relaxed. up? Are you still missing faith?” shore and few other boats fol- Clay back of the boat slept on. Finally, his eyes opened with no trace They looked at each other, jaws lowed, and the crowd began to There comes a point when of anxiety or panic. He was the same dropped. It was Peter who spoke first make their way home. Smith experience and knowledge Rabbi they had seen awaken so many (always): “Who is this guy? He’s not With the crowd behind him, run out. The waves grew calm mornings on land. just a healer, not just a teacher. Cre- he said to the men in the boat, higher, the wind stopped blow- He looked at their panic-stricken ation obeys him. Creation only obeys “Mind if I lie down? I’m pretty tired.” ing and started howling, and the rain faces, and he smiled. They were like the creator. So, this means… Whoa!” Someone found a cushion, moldy and began to mix with hail. Water was children who think the world is end- Whatever storm you are facing, damp, for him to lay his head on. starting to wash over the low gun- ing because there is no peanut butter Jesus is not anxious about it. His When you’re exhausted, you’re not wale. Peter and John stopped ex- in the house. Lifting his head from peace is greater than any wind that picky about your pillow. changing wise-guy grins and began to the pillow, with just a trace of “being- blows. His grace is stronger than The stars began to disappear be- look at each other anxiously. The woke-too-early” in his voice, he your fear. His love can heal the bruis- hind clouds, and a dark night was boat was not being pushed by the turned away from his followers to es of the hail and the sting of the swallowed by shadows on the water. wind; it was being tossed by the speak to the storm. rain. Call out to him. Tell him you The experienced fishermen on the waves and slammed by the fierce air. “Peace! Be still!” It was a tone of need him. Let him calm the storm boat —Peter, Andrew, James and It seemed like the atmosphere was at- voice they recognized. He was not raging in you. John — knew the first hints of a tacking the boat and the others on the speaking a suggestion to the storm storm. lake. but giving a command. His voice held Clay Smith is the lead pastor of Alice They had ridden out many storms How weary must you be to sleep the same authority he used to drive Drive Baptist Church in Sumter.

Presbyterian Church, 109 W. tion as follows: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Eugene Dennis and Lester CHURCH NEWS Sumter St., Mayesville, an- Saturday, community cook- Ragin will speak. nounces: out; and 3 p.m. Sunday, home- Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 2980 U.S. 401 N., Oswego High- coming worship, the Rev. * The “Why the Battle?” study St. John Baptist Church, 3944 Lynam Road, announces: way, announces: series will be presented on al- Karey Poinsette, of St. Luke Presbyterian Church of Or- Brewer Road, Manning, an- * Saturday — Giveaway from 8 * Saturday, Dec. 8 — Free ternating Wednesdays run- nounces: a.m. until noon. home ownership workshop 10 ning through Nov. 28 (Sept. 26, angeburg, will speak. a.m.-2 p.m. Call Jennifer Oct. 10 and 24 and Nov. 14 and * Sunday — Homecoming / * Sunday, Sept. 30 — Mission- friends and family day cele- ary worship Sunday at 10 a.m. Hannibal-Felder at (803) 757- 28). Presented via video as Pinewood Baptist Church, 10 E. 8062. well as in-person speakers, bration at 3 p.m. Ranzy Mc- Minister Michelle Spann Rob- Fulton St., Pinewood, an- Fadden Jr., of St. John Baptist inson will speak. the series addresses the divi- nounces: siveness that many main- Church of Silver, will speak. Community Bible Church, 5711 stream denominations are ex- * Sunday, Sept. 30 — Cross Antioch United Methodist Red Hill Road, Camden, an- periencing. It approaches the Anchor Quartet will perform nounces: at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will St. Luke AME Church, 2355 St. Church, 4040 Dubose Siding issues through the lens of Paul Church Road, announces: Road, announces: * Sunday-Wednesday, Sept. 19 core beliefs, theology and dis- follow the concert. A love of- — Revival at 7 nightly. Dr. cipleship. A light supper will fering will be received and a * Sunday — Sounds of Gospel * Saturday — United Method- nursery will be provided. Call musical program at 4 p.m. ist women’s tea at 4 p.m. at Richard Hughes will speak. be served at 5 p.m. with the There will be special music program following from 5:30 (803) 452-5373 or visit www. First Baptist Church, 107 E. pinewoodbaptist.org. Liberty St. Ruth B. Murray, of each night. to 6:30 p.m. Those planning to St. Phillip UME Church, 1458 St. Greater Singletary AME partake of the meal are asked Phillip UME Church Road, Church of Marion, will speak. to register by Sept. 10 by call- Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Summerton, announces: Dalzell United Methodist Church, ing (803) 453-5759, emailing Old Manning Road, announc- * Thursday, Sept. 20 — Revival * Sunday — The Inspirational 3330 Black River Road, Dalzell, [email protected] or regis- es: at 7:30 p.m. Elder Barry Gads- Choir will celebrate its anni- announces: ter online at www.mayesvil- * Sunday — Offerings for den, presiding elder of the versary at 3:30 p.m. * Sunday, Oct. 21 — The 110th learpc.org. The series is pre- Charleston District, will speak. anniversary of the church will sented by the Rev. Dr. Kendall Janie Chapman State Mis- be celebrated. All members, Harmon, canon theologian of sions. Hand bells practice will Beulah AME Church, 3175 Flor- be held at 5:15 p.m. ence Highway, announces: former members, former pas- the Diocese of South Carolina, Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad tors and friends of the church and the Rev. Al Zadig, rector * Monday — Widow’s lun- St. Ext., announces: * Sunday — Homecoming and are invited to attend. Lunch of St. Michael’s Church in cheon at 11 a.m. * Friday, Sept. 21 — We Ignite brotherhood union program on the grounds is included. If Charleston. Rev. Zadig will be * Wednesday, Sept. 19 — will be presented at 7 p.m. at 1 p.m. The Rev. Frederick you have any questions, call present for the Oct. 10 ses- Video Bible study “That the Leadership will speak the Graves, pastor of St. Paul AME (803) 469-0160 and leave a sion. World May Know” at 6:30 p.m. word of the Lord. Church, will speak. message for someone to return your call. * Saturday, Sept. 22 — Chris- Mount Zion Missionary Baptist tian Music Day at Carowinds. Truly Committed Missionary Bap- Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., an- Deadline to sign up is Sunday, tist Church, 705 Oswego Road, Church, 774 Douglas Ave., an- First Baptist Missionary Church, nounces: Sept. 9, and fees are due that nounces: announces: 219 S. Washington St., an- * Sunday, Sept. 23 — The day. For details, call (803) 481- * Today — Revival at 7:30 p.m. * Wednesday-Friday, Sept. nounces: 125th anniversary of the 9688. Evangelist Rod Wilkinson, of 19-21 — Fall Revival at 7 night- * Today-Sunday — Women’s church and the homecoming Salem Missionary Baptist ly with speakers as follows: Day weekend as follows: 6:30 worship celebration will be Refreshing Springs Kingdom Out- Church of Rochester, New Wednesday, the Rev. Jerome p.m. today, game night; 9 a.m. held at 10:45 a.m. Pastor Sumpter; Thursday, Pastor reach Ministries, meets at Colo- York, will speak. Saturday, prayer breakfast, O’Brien Winbish, of Peoples ny Square, 741 Bultman Drive, Donna Harvin Jackson, of Pine Dr. Belinda McKoy will speak; Community Baptist Church of Hill AME; and Friday, Pastor Suite 21, announces: and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, wor- Silver Springs, Maryland, will Unity Universal Baptist Church Harry Clark, of Mount Calvary * Saturday, Sept. 29 — King- ship service, Elder Belinda speak. announces: Missionary Baptist Church. Randolph will speak. dom United prayer breakfast * Sunday, Sept. 30 — The Sum- at 10 a.m. with various speak- * Saturday — Breaking Barri- ter Baptist M & E Association ers. ers and Bondage as Interces- Church Women United announc- fellowship worship will be High Hills Missionary Baptist * Sunday, Sept. 30 — Family sors and Prayer Warriors Con- es: held at 5 p.m. Dr. W.T. John- Church, 6750 Meeting House and friends day will be cele- ference 2018 will be held from son, of Taw Caw Missionary * Saturday, Sept. 22 — Annual Road, Dalzell, announces: brated at 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Westend Baptist Church, will speak. Community Church, 101 S. salad luncheon at 11:30 a.m. * Sunday — Pastor’s aide an- Salem St. Speakers: Pastor Dr. at St. James Lutheran Church, niversary celebration during St. John Missionary Baptist Mattie P. Malachi, Minister 1137 Alice Drive. Donation of 10:15 a.m. worship. New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 648 Broad St., an- Annisha Timmons, of Flor- $5 per ticket requested. Tick- Church, 907 Legare St., announces: ence, and Pastor Gwendolyn ets will be available at the nounces: door or your church represen- Love Covenant Church, 245 Os- * Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. Credle, of The Rock Church of * Saturday-Sunday — The 35th tative. All proceeds go to local wego Road, announces: 26-27 — Revival at 7 nightly. Sumter. Visit paypal.me/UUBC annual homecoming celebra- charities such as Emmanuel * Saturday-Sunday — Family to register. Soup Kitchen, United Minis- and friends weekend as fol- NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION tries and more. Call Lois Par- FOR THE lows: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, cook- TOWN OF PAXVILLE sons at (803) 778-1061 or Ollie out; and 11 a.m. Sunday, fami- James at (803) 481-0725. NOTICE is hereby given that a General Election will be held in the Town of Paxville, South Carolina on the 4th of ly and friends worship. December, 2018 for the purpose of fi lling the seats of Mayor and 2 Council Members. FILING of candidates can be made at the Clarendon County Voter Registration and Elections Offi ce, 411 Sunset Drive, Clark United Methodist Church, Manning, SC. Filing will open on September 18, 2018 at 12:00pm and remain open during regular business hours until Mayesville Associate Reformed October 2, 2018 at 12:00pm. Filing fee for Mayor is $5.00 and Council Member is $2.50. 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Monday to close public dren’s activities and comfort teered in California and re- FLORENCE OPEN SHELTERS schools in 26 counties, includ- items. sponded to Louisiana for Hur- FROM PAGE A1 ing Sumter, Lee and Claren- “We try to facilitate ... any- ricane Katrina and New York Following is a list of shelters in the don, so facilities and buses thing that makes a smooth City for 9/11. tri-county region of Sumter, Lee could be used for shelters transition from home to shel- “I like helping people, and and Clarendon open for Hurricane In these kinds of emergency and evacuation transporta- Florence evacuees. ter,” he said. “Try not to bring I’ve had people help me so situations, Hayes said, it is tion. pets. It’s just more than what this is my way of giving best to prepare for the worst SUMTER COUNTY Mayewood may be among we can do there. But service back,” she said. and hope for the best. Mayewood Middle School, 4300 the best situated for the job. animals are welcome.” She said a big part of the Based on the latest reports E. Brewington Road, Sumter SC The school on East Brewing- Shumake said Red Cross job is “getting to know people from the National Hurricane 29153 ton Road was closed for good volunteers are all trained to and how to judge people in a Center, the storm is going to Sumter High School, 2580 at the end of last school year help those they serve cope lot of different ways and pass through South Carolina, McCrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC because of low enrollment. Its with disaster. learning how to come to their he said. But no one is certain 29154 students now attend the com- “They’ve been taught to be needs.” if Florence will be a hurri- CLARENDON COUNTY bined K-8 R.E. Davis College good customer service people, Blackwell’s help came after cane or tropical storm at that Clarendon One Resource Center Preparatory Academy just to be listeners and to be aware a fire. That may not necessi- point, he said. (Old Scott’s Branch High School), more than a mile up the road. of things that may be emo- tate evacuating to a shelter, Sumter is expected to expe- 4th Street, Summerton, SC 29148 Anyone is welcome to stay tional needs,” he said. but still, she said, “you lose rience a tropical system of East Clarendon Middle- High at the shelter during the Volunteers can connect peo- things.” some kind, he said, though School, 1171 Pope St, Turbeville, SC storm. The Red Cross pro- ple with mental health or Due to the expansive nature the severity is yet to be deter- 29162 vides three meals a day, spiritual case workers if need- of Hurricane Florence, Red mined. Manning High School, 2155 snacks, water, cots and, most ed, he said. Cross volunteers are stretched Hayes said Sumter will ex- Paxville Hwy, Manning, SC 29102 importantly, safety within Betty Baun said she has thin across the state, Shu- perience fast winds, and rain concrete walls and fortified been volunteering for the Red make said. The organization Old Summerton High School, bands will bring periods of ceilings. Cross since the ‘80s. The Sum- is asking for people not to do- 1102 4th St., Summerton, SC 29148 heavy and light rain. Power Steve Shumake, disaster ac- ter resident weathered Hugo, nate food and clothing be- outages and downed trees are LEE COUNTY tion team coordinator for the and she said the first thing cause that takes time and re- expected with any tropical Lee Central High School, 1800 Central SC region of the Red people have on their minds sources to sort and distribute system, he said. Wisacky Hwy., Bishopville, SC 29010 Cross, said evacuees should when they arrive at the shel- in addition to what they al- Looking around town, bring their own pillows and ter is what their house and ready have. To help, donate Hayes said, it is evident that blankets, 4 to 7 days of neces- belongings will be like when money, which will go directly many Sumter residents have For those using generators, sary medications, any medical they return home. toward supplying vital items heeded the warnings from of- never operate them inside a equipment they need and chil- Sue Blackwell, a Manning such as water. To donate or to ficials and are getting pre- structure, he said, and keep resident, has been a volunteer register to volunteer, go to pared for the storm. them outside in a well-venti- since 1992. She has volun- www.redcross.org. 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Help turn their aspirations into reality during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Together we can ensure our Carolina children get to the care they need to survive. Visit ChildrensCancerPartners.org and put BIG smiles on little faces by giving today. The difference you’ll make will 33 West Liberty Street • Downtown Sumter be immeasurable! 18 N. Brooks Street • Downtown Manning Sumter & Manning’s 864-582-0673 | [email protected] | To Join the Fight, Text CCPCHILD to 41444. Oldest & Largest Pawn Shop A8 | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM THE CLARENDON SUN Money from game will establish fund of the alumni hold reunions and par- “She attended all of our games. She “They would return home and go to Scholarship fund named ties over the weekend. We thought supported all students by attending a ball game or event and seek her out,” holding the game on that weekend high school events, concerts, FFA pro- Threatt said. “They’d go over and ac- for coach, teacher Gibson would create a lot of interest.” grams and other events. She was in- knowledge her. That shows the real im- BY SHARRON HALEY Gibson played a vital role in the aca- volved completely,” Threatt said. pact that she had on their lives, and I’m Special to The Sumter Item demics and athletics of Clarendon Gibson made a positive impact on all talking about grown men and women, School District 2 for almost four de- students, not just athletes. She encour- former military, she touched their MANNING — Premuel Louise Cros- cades. In 1970 when Gibson began her aged good sportsmanship in all CSD2 lives.” by Gibson will be honored on Sept. 29 tenure at CSD2, she opened the athletics, and she was very profession- Threatt said the foundation agreed when many of her former students, school’s gymnasium al in all that she did, that basketball games held in her athletes and peers gather for the Coach for children to play Threatt added. honor would be a fitting tribute to a Premuel Gibson Alumni Scholarship basketball because the WANT TO BE A SPONSOR? Not only did Gibson coach and teacher who played an inte- Tournament which will begin at 1:30 county didn’t have a know the names of gral part in the lives of her players and p.m. at Manning High place for them to play. Individuals, businesses or her students’ parents, students. School’s gymnasium. “She loved children. organizations can participate in the but she also didn’t Current and former MHS women Gibson died in April She loved sports. She event by becoming a sponsor. Gold- hesitate letting her athletes will take the court first, while 2018 after a long and very didn’t want to see her level sponsorships are available for a students know that if current and former Monarch men ath- successful tenure as a students on the donation of $1,000 or more. Silver they weren’t keeping letes will take to the hardwoods at 3 coach and teacher. streets,” Threatt sponsorships are offered for up in the classroom p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for donations of $500 to $999. Bronze When the Clarendon added. or on the court that students. The net proceeds from the sponsorships are $100 to $499, and County Education Associ- GIBSON Threatt said he re- platinum sponsorships are $25 to she’d make a quick game will establish the Coach Premuel ation held its annual meet- members meeting $99. Checks can be mailed to phone call to those Gibson Scholarship Fund. ing in 2018, its members made it their Gibson in 1983 when Clarendon School District Two parents. She let her There are at least two ways for MHS’ goal to establish a scholarship in Gib- he relocated to South Education Foundation, c/o Barry students and athletes alumni to show support, Threatt son’s name, said MHS Principal Pres- Carolina and she was Ham, Bank of Clarendon, Premuel know that she wasn’t added. ton Threatt, a member of the CCED. a coach at the dis- Gibson Scholarship Fund, PO Box their friend. She was “MHS graduates can play in the ball- “Mrs. Gibson worked and taught trict’s middle school. 520, Manning SC 29102. their teacher and game, or they can make a donation di- children at the current Manning High “Every person, ath- their mentor, and she rectly to the foundation in Mrs. Gib- School and the old Manning High lete in Clarendon 2 didn’t hesitate to help son’s name,” he said. School, and she befriended many grad- loved Coach (John) Thames with a lot them in all aspects of their lives, Thre- The game will be limited to the first uates of the old Manning Training of his athletes going on to play at the att said. 30 women and 30 men to register for School,” Threatt added. “That’s three college level. And, I believe he would “Mrs. Gibson was always encourag- the event. There is a $25 per person eras of students that Mrs. Gibson agree that many of those same athletes ing. She was active in professional or- registration fee which will include a knew, taught and coached.” played for Gibson in middle school,” ganizations, including the Coaches As- commemorative T-shirt. Warm-ups, Threatt said the foundation decided Threatt said. “She was a part of the sociation and High School League,” game playing and remembering the to host the fundraiser on the same foundation and tradition of athletics in Threat said. “glory days” will begin at noon. Regis- weekend as MHS’ homecoming game. this district.” Through the decades that Gibson tration forms including the registration “More alumni attend that game than Although Gibson coached basketball, coached and taught, she established a fee must be returned to MHS on or be- any other game,” Threatt said. “Many she supported other coaches. bond with her students and athletes. fore Sept. 21.

Santee National Golf Club’s No. 1 is a 405-yard, par-4 hole with Mosaic Clubs will now trees lining the left side of the fairway and a couple of sand traps on the left side of the manage Santee club green. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SHARRON HALEY state 26, Santee National Special to The Sumter Item features 6,858 yards of rolling hills, beautiful moss- vite them for a visit.” Now, SANTEE — Santee Na- draped live oaks and pris- almost 30 years later as thou- tional Golf Club is under tine white sand bunkers. sands of golfers enjoy their new management. Paired with a contrast of vision on an annual basis, Mosaic Clubs, an Atlanta- highland terrain and well- Santee National Golf Club is based golf management manicured playing condi- one of the premier golf company, took over the tions, the 18-hole course courses in South Carolina. reins at Santee National in possesses all the charms of To enjoy a round of golf late August. the South Carolina Low- at Santee National, call “Santee National Golf country. Greek philosopher Plato to Cholly Clark embarked on a (803) 854-3531 or book your Club is one of the most rep- Santee National at 8636 describe the days following plan to “tell the country tee time by logging onto utable courses in the area,” Old Number Six Highway is the hurricane that demol- about his hometown and in- www.santeenational.com. said Steve Willy, Mosaic’s a staple within the local ished their soon-to-open NOTICE OF ELECTIONS president, in a news release. and national golf communi- golf course. “Necessity is STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA “It’s a pleasure to support ty. the mother of invention.” CLARENDON COUNTY The General Election for federal, state, county and various local offi ces will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Santee in continuing the Players tee off to a wide “I got up and went up to Any person wishing to vote in this election must register no later than Sunday, October 7, 2018. Voter Registration growth of the open and well-guarded front the golf course to check out by mail forms will be accepted if postmarked by Tuesday, October 9, 2018. In addition to normal business hours, the Clarendon County Voter Registration and Elections Offi ce will open on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 9:00- beloved and nine. They finish with a how we fared,” Cholly 1:00 for in-person voting. beautiful narrow, tree-lined back Clark reminisced on the Voters will be asked to provide one of the following Photo IDs at their polling place. • S.C. Driver’s License course. We look nine where accuracy is the club’s website. “There were • ID Card issued by S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles forward to part- name of the game. While • S.C. Voter Registration Card with Photo folks so turned around and • Federal Military ID nering with the the back nine is quite chal- lost amongst the hundreds • U.S. Passport If you have one of these IDs, you are ready to vote. Voters should remember to bring one of these IDs with them Santee National lenging, it is forgiving. of fallen trees and debris to the polling place. Voters without Photo ID can get one free of charge from the Department of Motor Vehicles or their county voter registration offi ce. Voters who encounter an obstacle to getting a Photo ID should bring BROCK Team to further Santee National had a that cars were coming their paper voter registration card without a photo with them to their polling place. These voters can then sign an affi davit swearing to their identity and to their obstacle to obtaining a Photo ID and vote a provisional ballot. This facilitate com- blusterous beginning in the across the bridge at No. 18 ballot will count unless the county board of voter registration and elections has grounds to believe the affi davit is munity development.” late 1980s when Hurricane tee box. They thought they false. For more information on Photo ID, visit scVOTES.org or contact your county board of voter registration and elections. Robert Brock, a vital part Hugo ravaged the course were on the secondary road At 9:00 a.m. on November 6, the County Board of Voter Registration and Elections will begin its examination of the of the Mosaic Club team just weeks before it was off the freeway. I couldn’t absentee ballot return envelopes at Clarendon County Administration Building, Voter Registration and Elections since 2015, has been named scheduled to open. believe my eyes.” Offi ce, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning, SC 29102, 803-435-8215. Santee National’s new gen- At 10:00 a.m.on November 9, the County Board of Canvassers will hold a hearing to determine the validity of all On the club’s website, With a demolished golf provisional ballots cast in this election. This hearing will be held at Clarendon County Election Central, 20 West eral manager. owners Cholly and Delaine course, a 180-room hotel to Keitt Street, Manning, SC 29102. The following Constitutional Amendment Question will appear on ballots in the November 6, 2018 General “I am excited to join the Clark used a quote from the fill and a family to support, Election: Santee National team,” Amendment 1 Must Section 7, Article VI of the Constitution of this State, relating to state constitutional offi cers, be amended Brock said. “I look forward so as to provide that beginning in January 2023, or upon a vacancy in the offi ce of Superintendent of Education to helping maintain and en- after the date of the ratifi cation of the provisions of this paragraph, whichever occurs fi rst, the Superintendent of Education must be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate; to provide that the rich Santee’s already well- appointed Superintendent of Education shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor; and to require the General established reputation for Assembly to provide by law for the duties, compensation, and qualifi cations for the offi ce? providing a challenging and Explanation enjoyable player experi- A ‘Yes’ vote will require the Superintendent of Education be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the ence.” Senate. A ‘No’ vote maintains the current method of electing a Superintendent of Education Brock, who recently served as the director of The following precincts and polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.: Precincts Polling Places golf and assistant general Alcolu Alcolu Elementary School 1423 Hotel St manager at Osprey Cove in Alcolu, SC 29001 Barrineau Barrineau Fire Station 3802 St James Rd Georgia, is a New Jersey Lake City, SC 29560 Barrows Mill Friendship Presbyterian Church 10123 Black River Road native and a member of the New Zion, SC 29111 Bloomville Liberty Fire Station 5119 Brewer Road Professional Golf Associa- Manning, SC 29102 Calvary Panola Fire Station 1984 Elliot Road tion. Pinewood, SC 29125 He has strong ties to Davis Station Davis Station Fire Station 2684 MW Rickenbaker Rd Manning, SC 29102 South Carolina and its club Harmony Harmony Pres. Church 8629 US 301 Alcolu, SC 29001 community that extends Hicks Pinedale Pentecostal Church 4456 Turbeville Hwy Turbeville, SC 29162 back more than a decade. Home Branch W.R. Simpson Farm Offi ce 2526 W R Simpson Rd Manning, SC 29102 Brock and his wife, Lindsay, Jordan Wyboo Fire Station 1101 Herring Drive an officer in the U.S. Navy, 3 1µ+ Manning, SC 29102 Manning No. 1 Weldon Auditorium Lobby 7 Maple Street moved to South Carolina in Manning, SC 29102 Manning No. 2 Cypress Center Complex 50 East Hospital Street 2005. For 10 years, Brock Manning, SC 29102 Main Street Manning Annual Event Manning No. 3 Clarendon County worked at Crowfield Golf Administration Building Club in Goose Creek, start- Council Chambers 411 Sunset Dr September 18, 2018 | 6 pm to 8 pm Manning, SC 29102 ing out as its cart attendant Manning No. 4 Manning Fire Station 42 West Boyce St Manning, SC 29102 and moving up its ranks to Manning No. 5 Manning United Methodist Church 17 Rigby St Land, Parker, and Welch Courtyard Manning, SC 29102 head golf professional be- New Zion Clarendon County EMS Building 15677 US 301 New Zion, SC 29111 fore joining Osprey Cove. In Price: $25.00 Paxville Paxville Town Hall 10279 Lewis Rd September 2017, Brock and Manning, SC 29102 Panola Mt. Pleasant RUME Church 14076 Panola Rd his family were transferred Pinewood, SC 29125 Sardinia-gable Sardinia Fire Station 12878 US 301 back to Charleston, where Gable, SC 29051 3 µ¶µµ ¶ Summerton No. 1 St. Matthias Episcopal Church 9 N Dukes St he continued to work for Summerton, SC 29148 Mosaic Clubs in the role of Summerton No. 2 Scott’s Branch High Tickets are available at Alumni Association Building 1 Larry King Hwy New Business Development. Summerton, SC 29148 Summerton No. 3 Clarendon District One Golf Digest ranks Santee Land, Parker, and Welch - 29 S Mill Street Resource Center Gym 1154 4th St Summerton, SC 29148 National as the only four- Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce - 19 N Brooks Turbeville Turbeville Town Hall 1400 Main Street Turbeville, SC 29162 star course in the area. Lo- Street Wilson-foreston Wilson-Foreston Fire Station 1015 N Brewington Rd cated off Interstate 95 and Manning, SC 29102 Oakdale Friendship Pres. Church 10123 Black River Rd just minutes from Inter- New Zion, SC 29111 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS THE CLARENDON SUN A9 ClarendonTHE Sun DEADLINE CLASSIFIEDS 56&4DAY 11AM Estate Notice Summons & Summons & Notice of Sale Notice of Sale LEGAL Notice Notice Clarendon County NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICES NOTICE OF Clarendon, State of South Carolina, for Clarendon County FINAL HEARING containing 0.14 acre, more or less, OF ESTATES and being more particularly shown John J. Hearn All persons having claims against the IN THE FAMILY COURT and delineated as Lot No. 30 of Attorney for Plaintiff following estates MUST file their claims Summons & P.O. Box 100200 of this case to the Master in Equity Deercreek Plantation at Wyboo, on FORM #371ES with the Probate Notice THIRD JUDICIAL Columbia, SC 29202-3200 in/for this County, which Order shall, Section 1 on that certain plat CIRCUIT (803) 744-4444 Court of Clarendon County, the address pursuant to Rule 53 of the South prepared by Robert G. Mathis, PLS, DOCKET NO. dated March 20, 2006, and recorded 013263-10654 of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC IN THE COURT OF Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, 2017-DR-14-139 in the Office of the Register of Deeds Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link 29102, within eight (8) months after the COMMON PLEAS specifically provide that the said for Clarendon County in Plat Book to Resources/Foreclosure Sales) SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF Master in Equity is authorized and date of the first publication of this Notice STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA S-52, Page 306. Aforesaid plat is FILING OF COMPLAINT empowered to enter a final judgment to Creditors or within one (1) year from COUNTY OF CLARENDON incorporated herein by reference AND NOTICE OF in this case with appeal only to the Estate Notice pursuant to 30-5-250 of The Code of date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC FORECLOSURE South Carolina Court of Appeals Clarendon County Robin Pruett Prosser, Laws of South Carolina (1976), as 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall INTERVENTION pursuant to Rule 203(d)(1) of the PLAINTIFF, amended. (NON-JURY MORTGAGE SCAR, effective June 1, 1999. NOTICE TO CREDITORS be forever barred as to their claims. All vs. Derivation: Book 898; Page 182 FORECLOSURE) claims are required to be presented in Shelby Taylor Webster and Bobby OF ESTATES C/A NO: 2018-CP-14-00266 NOTICE OF FILING written statements on the prescribed form Pillsbury, 1476 Blue Heron Pt, All persons having claims against the DEFICIENCY WAIVED OF SUMMONS (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and DEFENDANTS. Manning, SC 29102 following estates MUST file their claims AND COMPLAINT address of the claimant, the basis of the STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 163-00-01-122-00 on FORM #371ES with the Probate TO: THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE claim, the amount claimed, the date when COUNTY OF CLARENDON TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE Court of Clarendon County, the address NAMED: the claim will become due, the nature of NAMED: SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC Wilmington Savings Fund Society, CLARENDON COUNTY AD YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE any uncertainty as to the claim, and a FSB, as Trustee of Stanwich VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS 29102, within eight (8) months after the YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a final custody hearing has been description of any security as to the claim. Mortgage Loan Trust A, AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF date of the first publication of this Notice that the foregoing Summons, along scheduled in the above matter for PLAINTIFF, RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR with the Complaint, was filed with October 12, 2018, at 10:30 A.M. at the to Creditors or within one (1) year from vs. ENCUMBRANCES. the Clerk of Court for Clarendon Clarendon County Family Court, 102 date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC Robert E. Andrews aka Robert County, South Carolina, on July 3, South Mill Street, Manning, South 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall Andrews and if Robert E. Andrews TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in 2018. Carolina. be forever barred as to their claims. All Estate: Clifton B. Benbow aka Robert Andrews be deceased certified funds is required. The #2018ES1400103 then any children and heirs at law to deposit will be applied towards the claims are required to be presented in NOTICE OF Failure to appear at the final Personal Representative: the Estate of Robert E. Andrews aka purchase price unless the bidder hearing constitutes consent to written statements on the prescribed form Helen W. Benbow Robert Andrews, distributees and FORECLOSURE defaults, in which case the deposit custody said child. (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and 205 Walker Street devisees at law to the Estate of INTERVENTION will be forfeited. If the successful Manning, SC 29102 Robert E. Andrews aka Robert bidder fails, or refuses, to make the address of the claimant, the basis of the LEE, ERTER, WILSON, HOLLER, 08/31/18 - 09/14/18 Andrews and if any of the same be PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT required deposit, or comply with his claim, the amount claimed, the date when & SMITH, L.L.C. dead any and all persons entitled to pursuant to the South Carolina bid within 20 days, then the property the claim will become due, the nature of Harry C. Wilson, Jr. claim under or through them also all Supreme Court Administrative will be resold at his risk. No Estate: Richard Dyson 126 North Main Street any uncertainty as to the claim, and a other persons unknown claiming any Order 2011-05-02-01, (hereinafter personal or deficiency judgment #2018ES1400231 Post Office Box 580 description of any security as to the claim. right, title, interest or lien upon the "Order"), you may have a right to being demanded, the bidding will Personal Representative: Sumter, South Carolina 29151 real estate described in the Foreclosure Intervention. not remain open after the date of Myra W. Dyson 803-778-2471 complaint herein; Any unknown sale, but compliance with the bid 17 Mayland Dr. ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF adults, any unknown infants or To be considered for any available may be made immediately. The Summerton, SC 29148 persons under a disability being a Foreclosure Intervention, you may successful bidder will be required to Estate: Leonard Roberts, Sr. 09/07/18 - 09/21/18 class designated as John Doe, and communicate with and otherwise Notice of Sale pay interest on the amount of the bid #2018ES1400119 any persons in the military service deal with the Plaintiff through its from date of sale to date of Personal Representative: of the United States of America law firm, Hutchens Law Firm, P.O. compliance with the bid at the rate Leonard Roberts, Jr. Estate: Joseph Ferdinand Peters, being a class designated as Richard Box 8237, Columbia, SC 29202 or call NOTICE OF SALE of 4.125% per annum. For complete 126-08 95th Ave. Jr. Roe; Betty Andrews; South Carolina 803-726-2700. Hutchens Law Firm, BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore terms of sale, see Judgment of Richmond Hills, NY 11419 AKA Joseph Frederick Perters, Jr. Department of Motor Vehicles; U.S. represents the Plaintiff in this action granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Foreclosure and Sale filed with the 08/31/18 - 09/14/18 #2018ES1400210 Bank National Association, as and does not represent you. Under Bank, NA vs. Courtney Rae Sennett; Clarendon County Clerk of Court at Personal Representative: Deercreek Plantation at Wyboo Trustee of CVI Loan GT Trust I our ethical rules, we are prohibited C/A #2018CP1400139. Estate: Lena Mae Lucas Gary Lee Peters Owners Association, Inc.;, C/A No. DEFENDANT(S) from giving you any legal advice. #2018ES1400177 5546 Dunsmore Rd. 2018CP1400139, The following NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is Personal Representative: Alexandria, VA 22315 property will be sold on October 1, TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE You must submit any requests for not a warranty deed. Interested Joyce Dale Collins 08/31/18 - 09/14/18 2018, at 11:00 AM at the Clarendon NAMED: Foreclosure Intervention bidders should satisfy themselves as 3809 Hasty Pointe County Courthouse to the highest consideration within 30 days from to the quality of title to be conveyed Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 bidder YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED the date of this Notice. by obtaining an independent title Henrietta Golding and required to answer the search prior to the foreclosure sale Attorney at Law All that certain piece, parcel or lot of Complaint herein, a copy of which is IF YOU FAIL, REFUSE, OR date. P.O. Box 336 land, together with any herewith served upon you, or VOLUNTARILY ELECT NOT TO Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 improvements thereon, lying, being otherwise appear and defend, and to PARTICIPATE IN FORECLOSURE Ricci Land Welch 09/07/18 - 09/21/18 serve a copy of your Answer to said INTERVENTION, YOUR and situate in the County of Complaint upon the subscriber at his MORTGAGE COMPANY/AGENT office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box MAY PROCEED WITH A 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within FORECLOSURE ACTION. thirty (30) days after service hereof, except as to the United States of If you have already pursued loss America, which shall have sixty (60) mitigation with the Plaintiff, this Looking to find... days, exclusive of the day of such Notice does not guarantee the service, and if you fail to answer the availability of loss mitigation options Complaint within the time aforesaid, or further review of your or otherwise appear and defend, the qualifications. Plaintiff in this action will apply to A NEW BEST the Court for the relief demanded THIS IS A COMMUNICATION therein, and judgment by default will FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE be rendered against you for the PURPOSE OF THIS relief demanded in the Complaint. COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR FRIEND? that should you fail to Answer the THAT PURPOSE, except as stated foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff below in the instance of bankruptcy will move for an Order of Reference protection. of this case to the Master in Equity for Clarendon County, which Order IF YOU ARE UNDER THE shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the PROTECTION OF THE South Carolina Rules of Civil BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE Procedure, specifically provide that BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT the said Master in Equity is OF A BANKRUPTCY authorized and empowered to enter PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS a final judgment in this case with GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO appeal only to the South Carolina STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT 1, 1999. 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If you fail to do so, YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED application for such appointment AND NOTIFIED that Plaintiff's will be made by the Plaintiff attorney has applied for the immediately and separately and appointment of an attorney to such application will be deemed represent you. If you fail to apply for absolute and total in the absence of the appointment of an attorney to your application for such an represent you within thirty (30) days appointment within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons after the service of the Summons and and Notice upon you Plaintiff's Complaint upon you. appointment will be made absolute with no further action from Plaintiff. 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AROUND TOWN Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2018 Clarendon School District One cial grand opening from 6 to WEATHER will conduct free vision, hear- 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, Do you enjoy knitting, sewing, cro- ing, speech and developmen- at 540 Bultman Drive, Suite ® tal screeningscheting as or part any of other a sewing3, Sumter, hobby? SC 29154. Call AccuWeather ve-day forecast for Sumter child find effort to identify Barbara Bowman at (803) students ages 3-5, who may 883-4116. TODAY TONIGHT SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY need special education ser- The Sumter Combat Veterans vices and are not enrolled Group will hold its annual golf in a public school. Screen- tournament on Saturday, ings will be conducted from Sept. 22, at Crystal Lakes 9 a.m. to noon at the Sum- Golf Course, 1305 Clara Lou- Some wind, rain Rain, some heavy, Wind and fl ooding Tropical Rainstorm Showers and breezy Thunderstorms merton Early Childhood ise Kellogg Drive. There will from Florence windy rainfall Florence possible Center, 8 South St., Sum- be a 9 a.m. shotgun start. 85° 73° 79° / 72° 81° / 73° 89° / 74° 92° / 71° merton, on the following Registration fee is $50 per Tuesdays: Oct. 9; Nov. 13; golfer limited to the first 40 Chance of rain: 60% Chance of rain: 60% Chance of rain: 75% Chance of rain: 90% Chance of rain: 80% Chance of rain: 35% Dec. 11; Jan. 8, 2019; Feb. 12, teams. Fee includes conti- W 30-40 mph SW 25-35 mph WSW 30-40 mph E 12-25 mph SSE 8-16 mph WSW 4-8 mph 2019; March 12, 2019; April nental breakfast, lunch, 9, 2019; and May 14, 2019. souvenirs, cart, green fees Gaff ney Call Robert Collar at (803) and refreshments during 71/85 574-2117. play. Team format will be Spartanburg The Knit and Stitch Sewing two-person Captain’s TODAY’S Greenville 72/88 Group will meet from 10 Choice. There will be first- 73/88 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, and second-place prizes for SOUTH Sept. 18, at the Wesmark men’s and women’s teams, Florence branch of the Sumter Coun- closest to the pin and lon- CAROLINA Bishopville 75/82 ty Library, 180 W. Wesmark gest drive. Raffle tickets for WEATHER 75/83 Blvd. The group will meet a La-Z-Boy recliner will be Temperatures shown on map are Columbia every third Tuesday. If you $2 each or three for $5. Call Sumter 75/91 enjoy knitting, crocheting, Rich Grimsley at (803) 469- today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 76/85 Myrtle embroidery, cross stitch or 6227, Earnest Roland at IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach any other sewing hobby, (803) 840-0935 or Johnny 75/83 73/82 you are welcome to join us. Goodley at (803) 236-0488 Today: Warm and humid; cloudy, then Aiken or email at vnam6970@ some sun. Winds N-NE 4-8 mph. Lake Marion VFW Post 11078, 71/89 Summerton, will meet on yahoo.com. Saturday: Humid with showers around. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 1 Duke The 12th Annual Art in the Winds north-northeast 7-14 mph. St., Summerton. All VFW Park will be held 9 a.m.-4 members are encouraged p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, ON THE COAST Charleston to attend. Dinner will be at at Memorial Park, featuring Today: Wind and rain from Florence, espe- 77/86 6:30 p.m. with the meeting arts and crafts and fun for cially in the north. High 81 to 93. beginning at 7 p.m. Call the whole family. Saturday: Wind and rain with coastal Carl A. Farley at (803) 460- A community farmers market, fl ooding. 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SUMTER SPCA PETS OF THE WEEK

FAR LEFT: Chevron is a housebroken 9-week-old American short hair. He Chevronis extremely is anaffectionate affectionate, and cuddlyloves all people, including children.babyHarley He enjoys is a chasing playful cat boy, toys. loves Chevron attention is great with other cats and is a sweet, cuddly baby who lives to be held. LEFT: Harley, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is a sweet, friendly, active and playful boy. He is great with other dogs and children. Harley loves attention and would make a super new family buddy.

The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773- 9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

The SPCA relies heavily on community support and donations. Currently, the biggest needs are for dry puppy and kitten food, wet cat food, cat litter and cleaning supplies. The following are also appreciated: Newspapers, stuffed animals, heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger), dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, bleach, paper towels, sheets and comforters, baby blankets, canned dog and cat food, dry dog food, treats, leashes and collars, disinfectant spray, all-purpose cleaner, air freshener, no scratch scrubbers, two-sided sponges for dishes, litter freshener and, of course, monetary donations are also gratefully accepted. SECTION B FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

CLEMSON FOOTBALL PREP FOOTBALL Scott’s Branch to receive $10K in new football equipment

BY DANNY KELLY [email protected]

Both the Scott’s Branch middle and high school football programs received a big surprise last week when they found out they were chosen as one of the winners of Riddell’s ’18 in 18’ Smarter Football program. Scott’s Branch was provided with roughly $10,000 of new football equipment. “It’s a great honor,” Scott’s Branch High head coach and athletic director Brian Smith said. “Only 18 schools THE ASSOCIATED PRESS in the nation Clemson senior quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) helped carry the Tigers to a 28-26 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday in College Station, were chosen and Texas. Bryant gave the Clemson offense a spark in the second half, after replacing true freshman Trevor Lawrence, who was behind cen- only two were in ter for the first two series of the second half. South Carolina, the other being SMITH Spring Valley in Columbia.” Scott’s Branch was also presented with a special video of Tigers’ Bryant continues Riddell brand ambassador and 2-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning congratulat- ing the school for being selected. “Working with USA Foot- ‘to grind’ in 2-QB system ball and using the latest in training techniques is essen- BY PETE IACOBELLI “There were always questions It was a good performance, Bryant tial to growing the game, The Associated Press brought up to me about my game,” said said, in a highly competitive situation and we’re happy to have Bryant, a senior who shuffles in and to hold onto the starting job he won schools like yours doing CLEMSON — Clemson’s Kelly Bryant out with freshman Trevor Lawrence . last fall. your part,” Manning said in understands leading the second-ranked “People saying I can’t do this and I Bryant succeeded Clemson’s national the special message. “We’re Tigers to victory at Texas A&M with a can’t do that. I just stayed the course championship All-American Deshaun excited for your program big second-half performance won’t end and continued to grind.” Watson at quarterback in 2017 and led and can’t wait for you to his team’s two-quarterback system or His grinding last weekend sparked the Tigers to a third straight Atlantic continue the 2018 season satisfy those who doubt he’s the cham- Clemson’s sluggish offense and helped Coast Conference title and College with some new gear.” pionship answer for the program. lead the Tigers (2-0) to a 28-26 victory. Football Playoff. Along with the YouTube He’s simply happy he did the job Bryant threw for 124 of his 205 yards message, Scott’s Branch was when his number was called. and a touchdown after halftime. SEE TIGERS, PAGE B4 provided with a football auto- graphed by Manning.

SEE BRANCH, PAGE B3 AUTO RACING Keselowski winning streak PREP VOLLEYBALL Lady Knights pumps life into NASCAR playoffs off to hot start BY JENNA FRYER BY DANNY KELLY The Associated Press [email protected]

CHARLOTTE — A snooz- The Crestwood High School er of a NASCAR season got volleyball team is off to a hot a huge jolt of energy right start this season, going 7-1 in before the playoffs with its first eight matches. back-to-back wins by Brad “We’re having an exception- Keselowski. al season,” said head coach Keselowski wasn’t a cham- April Myers, who is in her sec- pionship contender before ond year in charge of the pro- the two crown jewel victo- gram. “The girls are coachable ries — at the Southern 500 and aggressive, and they share and the Brickyard 400 — one goal which is pushed him into the title to work togeth- conversation. His door-slam- er.” ming race with Denny Ham- The Lady lin in the closing laps of Knights are led Monday’s rain-delayed by senior setter Brickyard awakened the Tianna Cohen, NASCAR audience just in MYERS who is playing in time for the postseason. her first year at For months it seemed that Crestwood, junior three of the final four slots outside hitter Ashanti Wash- in the season finale were a THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ington, senior outside hitter given: Kyle Busch, Kevin Brad Keselowski (2) celebrates after winning the Brickyard 400 on Monday, his second straight victo- Kersten Primus and junior Harvick and Martin Truex ry after winning the Southern 500 in Darlington the previous week. Keselowski’s winning streak has middle hitter Constance Kirby. Jr. dominated all summer added some needed excitement to the playoffs, which begin on Sunday in Las Vegas. “(Some of our players) have and embarrassed the compe- a different style of playing (and tition. The so-called “Big tion based around momen- the last month and he said. “Nobody is going to put are good in) different areas,” Three” combined for 17 of tum, but there’s not a lot doesn’t have a top-10 finish their heads down and give Myers said. “We have players the 26 regular-season victo- we’re going to really take since his runner-up showing up, I can promise you that. just now playing volleyball, so ries and steadily lapped ev- from it for Vegas,” Keselowski at Watkins Glen. And, his We’re going to come out the biggest challenge is build- eryone else. said in Indianapolis. “We’re team is folding. swinging in Vegas.” ing team chemistry.” Such domination made proud of this win, for sure, Furniture Row Racing, the Crestwood had to put in NASCAR a tough draw but it’s no guarantee for any single-car, Denver-based RACE FOR EIGHT work to win all but one of its headed into its showcase 10- success in the playoffs.” race team that helped Truex Jimmie Johnson got the games so far. race playoff schedule that Keselowski and Clint Bow- to the championship, is clos- 15th slot in the 16-driver “We’ve been in the gym goes directly against the yer are the only two drivers ing at the end of the season. playoff field and is a long- since May; you have to prepare NFL for viewers. outside of the top three with Team owner Barney Visser shot, at best, to win a record for war in a time of peace,” But Keselowski has provid- multiple Cup victories this doesn’t have the sponsorship eighth championship. Myers said. “We’ve already ed a twist and goes to Sun- season. Bowyer’s wins were to field a championship-con- Johnson’s last victory was surpassed our win total from day’s opening playoff race at in the spring and, until this tending car next year so he’s well over a year ago and last year and the year before; Las Vegas Motor Speedway burst from Keselowski, the shuttering the operation. Al- Hendrick Motorsports is still we only won one game in with momentum. The 2012 trio has not been consistent- though Truex and the entire lagging behind. The team put 2016.” champion was winless two ly challenged. No. 78 team are looking for three drivers in the playoffs So far this season, Crest- weeks ago and eighth in the What to know for the play- jobs, Truex doesn’t think it with Johnson, Chase Elliott wood has defeated Lake City, standings. His victories offs: will distract them the next and Alex Bowman, but El- Wilson, Orangeburg-Wilkin- pushed him to fourth to start 10 weeks. liott has the organization’s son, Scott’s Branch twice and the playoffs, right behind the TRUEX IN TURMOIL “We’ve got a great bunch only win this season. Lee Central twice. “Big Three.” The reigning NASCAR of guys here, a great bunch “There’s a lot of conversa- champion has stumbled over of hard-core racers,” Truex SEE NASCAR, PAGE B2 SEE START, PAGE B3 B2 | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

WNBA FINALS Stewart, Storm surge past Mystics 98-82 for WNBA title

BY BENJAMIN STANDIG FAIR- Natasha Howard added career-high Seattle forward The Associated Press FAX, Va. 29 points and 14 rebounds for the Natasha Howard — Sue Storm. Seattle won 26 games during (6) and Washing- Bird and Breanna Stewart fretted fol- the regular season — 11 more than the ton forward Mo- lowing the regular-season opener after 2017 campaign — entered the playoffs nique Currie (25) the Seattle Storm lost at home to the as the No. 1 seed, and swept the finals. fight for the ball Phoenix Mercury. Stewart was the league MVP and during the Storm’s “We thought, ‘Oh, crap, what kind of was selected the Finals MVP after av- 98-82 victory in year is this going to be?’” Bird remi- eraging 25.6 points in the three games. Game 3 of the nisced. She scored 17 points in the first half as WNBA finals on The answer came nearly four the Storm raced to a 47-30 lead. Wednesday in Fair- months later with a championship. “Stewie was just amazing,” Storm fax, Virginia. Seat- Stewart led the Storm to their third coach Dan Hughes said. “She truly was tle won its third WNBA title Wednesday night, scoring the MVP of this league. She truly was WNBA title with a 30 points in a 98-82 victory over the the MVP of these Finals. God blessed series sweep. Washington Mystics in Game 3 of the me with an opportunity to coach her best-of-five series. and I will be forever grateful.” THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

4 p.m. — College Football: North Texas at Arkansas Chicago 57 89 .390 25 SCOREBOARD (SEC NETWORK-A). Kansas City 49 96 .338 32½ PRO FOOTBALL 4:30 p.m. — College Football: Ohio vs. Virginia from West Division Nashville, Tenn. (ESPN2). W L Pct GB TV, RADIO 5 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: XFINITY Series DC Solar Houston 92 54 .630 — 300 from Las Vegas (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Oakland 89 57 .610 3 TODAY 6 p.m. — Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Boise Seattle 79 66 .545 12½ 5 a.m. — LPGA Golf: The Evian Championship Gonzalez, Reed, Open Third Round from Boise, Idaho (GOLF). Los Angeles 73 73 .500 19 Second Round from Evian-les-Bains, France (GOLF). 6 p.m. — College Football: Bethune-Cookman at Texas 62 84 .425 30 5 a.m. — International Tennis: Davis Cup Semifinal Florida Atlantic (STADIUM). z-clinched playoff berth Matches — United States vs. Croatia and France vs. 7 p.m. — College Football: Arkansas State at Tulsa Spain (TENNIS). (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). TUESDAY’S GAMES 8:25 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Singapore Grand 7 p.m. — College Football: Alabama at Mississippi Houston 5, Detroit 4 Fletcher, Bailey Prix Practice (ESPNU). (ESPN). Oakland 3, Baltimore 2 9 a.m. — International Tennis: Davis Cup Semifinal 7 p.m. — College Football: Oregon State at Nevada Boston 7, Toronto 2 Matches — United States vs. Croatia and France vs. (ESPNU). Cleveland 2, Tampa Bay 0 Spain (TENNIS). 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Minnesota at Minnesota 10, N.Y. Yankees 5 9:30 a.m. — LPGA Golf: The Evian Championship Kanas City (FOX SPORTS 1). Kansas City 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Second Round from Evian-les-Bains, France (GOLF). 7:30 p.m. — College Football: Louisiana-Lafayette at L.A. Angels 1, Texas 0 1st-year Hall of 12:30 p.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Mississippi State (ESPN2). San Diego 2, Seattle 1 KLM Open Second Round from Spijk, Netherlands 7:30 p.m. — College Football: Western Kentucky at (GOLF). Louisville (FOX SPORTSOUTH). WEDNESDAY’S GAMES 2 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Cincinnati at 7:30 p.m. — College Football: Louisiana-Monroe at Houston 5, Detroit 4 Chicago Cubs (MLB NETWORK). Texas A&M (SEC NETWORK). Tampa Bay 3, Cleveland 1 2 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup College Football: Ohio State vs. Texas San Diego 5, Seattle 4 Fame nominees 8 p.m. — Series Practice from Las Vegas (NBC SPORTS Christian from Arlington, Texas (WOLO 25). Oakland 10, Baltimore 0 NETWORK). 8 p.m. — College Football: Southern California at Boston 1, Toronto 0 2:30 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Texas (WACH 57). Minnesota 3, N.Y. Yankees 1 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Match — Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Borussia Dortmund 8 p.m. — IRL Racing: IndyCar Series Pole Qualifying Chicago White Sox 4, Kansas City 2, 12 innings (FOX SPORTS 1). from Sonoma, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). L.A. Angels 8, Texas 1 Tony Gonzalez, the most accom- 3 p.m. — Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champions The 10 p.m. — College Football: Washington at Utah Ally Challenge First Round from Grand Blanc, Mich. (ESPN). THURSDAY’S GAMES plished tight end in NFL history, Ed (GOLF). 10 p.m. — Professional Golf: Asian Tour Shinhan Oakland (Anderson 3-4) at Baltimore (Bundy 7-14), Reed, Champ Bailey and London 3 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Donghae Open Final Round from Incheon, South 7:05 p.m. Series Practice from Las Vegas (NBC SPORTS Korea (GOLF). Toronto (Gaviglio 3-8) at Boston (Rodriguez 12-4), Fletcher are first-year eligible play- NETWORK). 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Colorado at San 7:10 p.m. 4 p.m. — IRL Racing: IndyCar Series Practice from Francisco or Seattle at Los Angeles Angels (MLB Minnesota (Gonsalves 0-2) at Kansas City (Fillmyer ers among the 102 modern-era nomi- Sonoma, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). NETWORK). 2-1), 8:15 p.m. nees for the class of 2019 for the Pro 5 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup 10:30 p.m. — College Football: Arizona State at San Seattle (Leake 9-9) at L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 2-0), Series Practice from Las Vegas (NBC SPORTS Diego State (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 10:07 p.m. Football Hall of Fame. NETWORK). 10:30 p.m. — College Football: Teams To Be Gonzalez retired in 2013 after 17 6 p.m. — Professional Golf: Web.com Tour Boise Announced (ESPNU). FRIDAY’S GAMES Open Second Round from Boise, Idaho (GOLF). 10:30 p.m. — College Football: Fresno State at UCLA Chicago White Sox (Shields 6-16) at Baltimore pro seasons in which he had 1,325 6 p.m. — IRL Racing: IndyCar Series Practice from (FOX SPORTS 1). (Hess 3-10), 7:05 p.m. receptions, second to Jerry Rice on Sonoma, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Toronto (Estrada 7-11) at N.Y. Yankees (Tanaka 11- 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, 5), 7:05 p.m. the career list. A college basketball WDXY-AM 1240). Detroit (Boyd 9-12) at Cleveland (Tomlin 1-5), 7:10 and football star at California, he 7 p.m. — College Football: Georgia State at Memphis NFL STANDINGS p.m. was drafted 13th overall by the (ESPN). AMERICAN CONFERENCE N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 11-3) at Boston (Velazquez 7 p.m. — High School Football: North Gwinnett (Ga.) 7-2), 7:10 p.m. Chiefs in 1997 and played a dozen at Walton (Ga.) (ESPNU). East Oakland (Jackson 5-3) at Tampa Bay (TBD), 7:10 7:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Washington at p.m. seasons in Kansas City. Gonzalez Atlanta (FOX SPORTSOUTH, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB- W L T Pct PF PA Arizona (Ray 5-2) at Houston (Morton 14-3), 8:10 Miami 1 0 0 1.000 27 20 spent his final five seasons with At- FM 102.7). p.m. New England 1 0 0 1.000 27 20 7:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Mets Minnesota (Berrios 11-11) at Kansas City (Lopez lanta, finishing with 111 touchdown N.Y. Jets 1 0 0 1.000 48 17 at Boston or Washington at Atlanta (MLB 2-4), 8:15 p.m. Buffalo 0 1 0 .000 3 47 catches and 15,127 yards receiving. NETWORK). Seattle (Leake 9-9) at L.A. Angels (Shoemaker 2-0), 7:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup South 10:07 p.m. He made six All-Pro teams and was Series Practice from Las Vegas (NBC SPORTS Texas (Mendez 1-1) at San Diego (Lauer 5-7), 10:10 a member of the all-decade team for NETWORK). W L T Pct PF PA p.m. 8 p.m. — Women’s College Volleyball: Texas A&M at Jacksonville 1 0 0 1.000 20 15 2000-10. Oklahoma (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). Houston 0 1 0 .000 20 27 NATIONAL LEAGUE 8 p.m. — High School Football: Clay Chalkville at Tennessee 0 1 0 .000 20 27 Reed and Bailey were standout de- Pinson Valley (STADIUM). Indianapolis 0 1 0 .000 23 34 East Division fensive backs for stout units. The 9 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Camping World Truck North W L Pct GB Series World of Westgate 200 from Las Vegas (FOX Atlanta 82 64 .562 — 24th overall draft selection in 2002, SPORTS 1). W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 74 71 .510 7½ Baltimore 1 0 0 1.000 47 3 Reed played 11 seasons in Baltimore, 10 p.m. — Professional Boxing: Jose Ramirez vs. Washington 74 72 .507 8 Cincinnati 1 0 0 1.000 34 23 Antonio Orozco in a Junior Welterweight Bout from New York 66 78 .458 15 three times leading the league in in- Cleveland 0 0 1 .500 21 21 Fresno, Calif. (ESPN). Miami 57 87 .396 24 terceptions. Among his 64 career 10 p.m. — High School Football: Bishop Gorman Pittsburgh 0 0 1 .500 21 21 (Nev.) at De La Salle (Calif.) (ESPNU). West Central Division picks were returns for touchdowns 10 p.m. — Professional Golf: Asian Tour Shinhan W L Pct GB of 106 and 107 yards. He made five Donghae Open Third Round from Incheon, South W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 84 61 .579 — Kansas City 1 0 0 1.000 38 28 Korea (GOLF). Milwaukee 84 63 .571 1 All-Pro squads, was the 2004 Defen- Denver 1 0 0 1.000 27 24 St. Louis 81 65 .555 3½ L.A. Chargers 0 1 0 .000 28 38 sive Player of the Year, and joined SATURDAY Pittsburgh 72 73 .497 12 Oakland 0 1 0 .000 13 33 6 a.m. — LPGA Golf: The Evian Championship Third Cincinnati 63 84 .429 22 Gonzalez on the all-decade team. Round from Evian-les-Bains, France (GOLF). Reed won a Super Bowl in the 2012 7:25 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier NATIONAL CONFERENCE West Division League Match — Liverpool vs. Tottenham (NBC East W L Pct GB season. SPORTS NETWORK). Colorado 80 65 .552 — Bailey began his career with Wash- 8 a.m. — International Tennis: Davis Cup Semifinal W L T Pct PF PA Los Angeles 79 67 .541 1½ Washington 1 0 0 1.000 24 6 Matches — United States vs. Croatia and France vs. Arizona 77 69 .527 3½ ington in 1999 as the seventh overall Philadelphia 1 0 0 1.000 18 12 Spain (TENNIS). San Francisco 68 79 .463 13 N.Y. Giants 0 1 0 .000 15 20 draft choice. He moved to Denver in 8:25 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Singapore Grand San Diego 59 88 .401 22 Prix Practice (ESPN2). Dallas 0 1 0 .000 8 16 2004, and led the NFL in interceptions 8:55 a.m. — Formula One Racing: Singapore Grand South TUESDAY’S GAMES with 10 in 2006. Bailey, who also dab- Prix Pole Qualifying (ESPN2). Washington 3, Philadelphia 1, 1st game 9:30 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 3, L.A. Dodgers 1 bled on offense, had 52 career picks, Tampa Bay 1 0 0 1.000 48 40 Match — Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich (FOX Miami 5, N.Y. Mets 3 made three All-Pro teams and, yes, SPORTS 1). Carolina 1 0 0 1.000 16 8 Washington 7, Philadelphia 6, 2nd game, 10 innings 9:30 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League New Orleans 0 1 0 .000 40 48 Chicago Cubs 3, Milwaukee 0 also was on the all-decade team of Atlanta 0 1 0 .000 12 18 Match — Hannover 96 vs. RB Leipzig (FOX SPORTS St. Louis 11, Pittsburgh 5 2000-2010. 2). North Arizona 6, Colorado 3 9:55 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier San Diego 2, Seattle 1 League Match — Fulham vs. Manchester City (NBC W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 4, San Francisco 1 SPORTS NETWORK). Green Bay 1 0 0 1.000 24 23 10 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier Minnesota 1 0 0 1.000 24 16 WEDNESDAY’S GAMES League Match — Cardiff City vs. Chelsea (NBC Chicago 0 1 0 .000 23 24 Miami at N.Y. Mets, ppd. SPORTS NETWORK). Detroit 0 1 0 .000 17 48 L.A. Dodgers 8, Cincinnati 1 11:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour West Pittsburgh 4, St. Louis 3 NASCAR FROM PAGE B1 KLM Open Third Round from Spijk, Netherlands Atlanta 2, San Francisco 1 (GOLF). W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Mets 13, Miami 0 Noon — College Football: Oklahoma at Iowa State L.A. Rams 1 0 0 1.000 33 13 San Diego 5, Seattle 4 Johnson has been hampered by (WOLO 25). Seattle 0 1 0 .000 24 27 Washington 5, Philadelphia 1 Noon — College Football: Hawaii at Army (CBS San Francisco 0 1 0 .000 16 24 Milwaukee 5, Chicago Cubs 1 both the Hendrick struggles and SPORTS NETWORK). Arizona 0 1 0 .000 6 24 Colorado 5, Arizona 4 Noon — College Football: Florida State at Syracuse Chevrolet’s slow rollout of the Cama- (ESPN). THURSDAY’S GAMES THURSDAY’S GAMES ro. Although Chevy has five drivers Noon — College Football: Middle Tennessee State at Baltimore at Cincinnati, 8:20 p.m. Arizona (Buchholz 7-2) at Colorado (Freeland 14-7), in the playoffs, only Elliott and Aus- Georgia (ESPNEWS). 3:10 p.m. Noon — College Football: Miami at Toledo (ESPN2). SUNDAY’S GAMES Miami (Alcantara 2-0) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 5-11), 3:10 tin Dillon have been to victory lane Noon — College Football: Teams To Be Announced Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. p.m., 1st game this season. Johnson and the No. 48 (ESPNU). Houston at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Montgomery 4-5) at Washington Noon — College Football: Kent State at Penn State Indianapolis at Washington, 1 p.m. (Ross 0-0), 4:05 p.m. team haven’t won in 49 races, haven’t (FOX SPORTS 1). Minnesota at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Miami (TBD) at N.Y. Mets (TBD), 7:10 p.m., 2nd run up front most of the season and Noon — College Football: Rutgers at Kansas (FOX Cleveland at New Orleans, 1 p.m. game SPORTS SOUTHEAST). Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 7-5) at St. Louis (Gomber could be headed toward a first-round Noon — College Football: Texas-El Paso at Miami at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. 5-0), 7:15 p.m. Tennessee (SEC NETWORK). Carolina at Atlanta, 1 p.m. playoff exit. Noon — College Football: Murray State at Kentucky L.A. Chargers at Buffalo, 1 p.m. FRIDAY’S GAMES (SEC NETWORK-A). Arizona at L.A. Rams, 4:05 p.m. Miami (Chen 6-10) at Philadelphia (Eflin 9-7), 7:05 p.m. NEW VENUES Noon — Women’s College Volleyball: Navy at Air Detroit at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 11-3) at Boston (Velazquez Force (STADIUM). Oakland at Denver, 4:25 p.m. 7-2), 7:10 p.m. The playoffs open for the first time Noon — College Football: Georgia Southern at New England at Jacksonville, 4:25 p.m. Washington (Scherzer 17-6) at Atlanta (Teheran Clemson (ESPNU, WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7). N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:20 p.m. 9-7), 7:35 p.m. at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which 12:20 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga Cincinnati (Harvey 7-8) at Chicago Cubs (Hamels landed a second date on the Cup cal- League Match — Schalke 04 vs. Borussia MONDAY’S GAMES 9-9), 8:05 p.m. Monchengladbach (FOX SPORTS 2). Seattle at Chicago, 8:15 p.m. Arizona (Ray 5-2) at Houston (Morton 14-3), 8:10 endar this year. It’s a small shake-up 12:30 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier p.m. to an otherwise stagnant schedule League Match — Manchester United vs. Watford THURSDAY, SEPT. 20 Pittsburgh (Archer 4-7) at Milwaukee (Gonzalez (WIS 10). N.Y. Jets at Cleveland, 8:20 p.m. 8-11), 8:10 p.m. that unveils all the new looks in the 12:30 p.m. — College Football: Georgia Tech at L.A. Dodgers (Buehler 6-5) at St. Louis (Flaherty first round. Pittsburgh (FOX SPORTSOUTH). SUNDAY, SEPT. 23 8-6), 8:15 p.m. 1 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Washington at New Orleans at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Texas (Mendez 1-1) at San Diego (Lauer 5-7), 10:10 Vegas is followed by Richmond In- Atlanta (WACH 57, WWFN-FM 100.1). Buffalo at Minnesota, 1 p.m. p.m. ternational Speedway, which had al- 1 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup Denver at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Colorado (Anderson 6-8) at San Francisco (Stratton Series Practice from Las Vegas (NBC SPORTS Indianapolis at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. 9-9), 10:15 p.m. ways been the regular-season finale NETWORK). Cincinnati at Carolina, 1 p.m. 2 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup San Francisco at Kansas City, 1 p.m. and is in the playoff rotation for the Series Pole Qualifying from Las Vegas (NBC SPORTS Green Bay at Washington, 1 p.m. first time. Charlotte Motor Speedway NETWORK). Oakland at Miami, 1 p.m. WNBA PLAYOFFS 2:30 p.m. — College Football: Vanderbilt at Notre N.Y. Giants at Houston, 1 p.m. First Round closes the round but it developed a Dame (WIS 10). Tennessee at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 “roval” for its elimination race in 3 p.m. — Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champions The L.A. Chargers at L.A. Rams, 4:05 p.m. Phoenix 101, Dallas 83 Ally Challenge Second Round from Grand Blanc, Chicago at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. Los Angeles 75, Minnesota 68 which both the speedway and the in- Mich. (GOLF). Dallas at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. Second Round field will be used. 3 p.m. — NWSL Soccer: Playoffs Semifinal Match — New England at Detroit, 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 Seattle at Portland (LIFETIME). Washington 96, Los Angeles 64 3:30 p.m. — College Football: Louisiana State at MONDAY, SEPT. 24 Phoenix 96, Connecticut 86 REGULAR SEASON CHAMP Auburn (WLTX 19). Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 8:15 p.m. Semifinals 3:30 p.m. — College Football: Brigham Young at (Best-of-5) Kyle Busch had six victories and Wisconsin (WOLO 25). Seattle 3, Phoenix 2 was the points leader at the end of the 3:30 p.m. — College Football: Lehigh at Navy (CBS Sunday, Aug. 26: Seattle 91, Phoenix 87 SPORTS NETWORK). MLB STANDINGS Tuesday, Aug. 28: Seattle 91, Phoenix 87, OT regular season. His Joe Gibbs Racing Friday, Aug. 31: Phoenix 86, Seattle 66 3:30 p.m. — College Football: Boise State at AMERICAN LEAGUE team has been uneven this season Oklahoma State (ESPN). Sunday, Sept. 2: Phoenix 86, Seattle 84 3:30 p.m. — College Football: Duke at Baylor (FOX East Division Tuesday, Sept. 4: Seattle 94, Phoenix 84 with Busch outperforming his team- SPORTS 1). Washington 3, Atlanta 2 mates. Erik Jones and Denny Hamlin 3:30 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Monster Energy Cup W L Pct GB Sunday, Aug. 26: Washington 87, Atlanta 84 z-Boston 100 46 .685 — Series Practice from Las Vegas (NBC SPORTS Tuesday, Aug. 28: Atlanta 78, Washington 75 New York 90 56 .616 10 both made the playoffs, but only Jones NETWORK). Friday, Aug. 31: Atlanta 81, Washington 76 Tampa Bay 80 65 .552 19½ 4 p.m. — College Football: Houston at Texas Tech Sunday, Sept. 2: Washington 97, Atlanta 76 has a win this season. Toronto 65 80 .448 34½ (WACH 57). Tuesday, Sept. 4: Washington 86, Atlanta 81 Baltimore 41 104 .283 58½ Busch has been the class of Toyota 4 p.m. — College Football: Texas (San Antonio) at Finals Kansas State (FOX SPORTSOUTH). Central Division (Best-of-5) and even though JGR has an alliance 4 p.m. — Major League Baseball: New York Mets Seattle 3, Washington 0 with Truex’s team, they are on-track (MLB NETWORK). W L Pct GB Friday, Sept. 7: Seattle 89, Washington 76 Cleveland 82 64 .562 — 4 p.m. — College Football: Colorado State at Florida Sunday, Sept. 9: Seattle 75, Washington 73 rivals and Busch has been superior Minnesota 67 78 .462 14½ (SEC NETWORK). Wednesday, Sept 12: Seattle 98, Washington 82 Detroit 59 87 .404 23 this season. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 | B3

RECRUITING CORNER Recruits visit South Carolina during Georgia game ffensive lineman Robinson DB Deddrick Holmes of He has not set any other of- Florida Gulf Coast this week- Darius Washington of said USC, Evans, Ga., also planned to be ficial visits. end and he’s looking at visit- Pensacola, Fla., who UGA and Au- at USC on Saturday. ing Iowa State on Sept. 21. He BASKETBALL O has been a Missis- burn have ATH Quavaris Crouch of averaged 19 points and four sippi State commitment since separated Charlotte went to NCSU on Josiah James, a 6-7 player assists per game last season. June, is still giving South Car- from the rest Saturday and not to USC as he from Porter-Gaud in Charles- Christian Brown, a 6-7 player olina and Miami a chance to in terms of had previously advertised. ton, cut Michigan State from from Columbia, made his offi- recruit him and he took his interest level. his list and is down to Clem- cial visit to Clemson earlier CLEMSON official visit with USC over Phil He plans to son, Tennessee and Duke. this month and met with the the weekend for the Georgia make return Jalin Hyatt, a ‘20 WR from James took his official visit school president while there. game. He was joined on the Kornblut trips to Au- Dutch Fork High in Irmo, had to Tennessee over the week- Brown also got a lot of face visit by his family. burn and Virginia offer him last week. end. He will visit Clemson time with Clemson head “We had a good time at UGA and is considering set- He also has offers from Vir- this weekend and Duke on coach Brad Brownell and as- South Carolina; it was just a ting an official to Michigan. ginia Tech and Duke and Sept. 27. USC was one of his sistant Steve Smith, his lead good overall experience,” He’s also looking at Minneso- more are no doubt on the way. final nine but didn’t make the recruiter. The message from Washington said. “I liked the ta. He visited Clemson for the shorter list. USC is still keep- them is join in as they contin- in-game atmosphere, the way USC made a strong push Furman game and the Tigers ing in touch, just letting ue to elevate the program. that everybody is into it with for linebacker Tyron Hopper of are close to joining in. James know it is still there. “How I would be an imme- South Carolina. Coach Wolf Roswell, Ga., in the spring be- “The Clemson visit went Malcolm Wilson, a 6-11 play- diate impact player and have (OF coach Eric Wolford) is a fore he committed to Florida. well,” Hyatt said. “I talked er from Ridge View High in the opportunity to represent good coach and the offensive Hopper, who lived in Gaffney with (head coach) Dabo (Swin- Columbia, took the weekend the USA in the 2019 USA line is coming along.” until moving after his sopho- ney) and (assistant) Coach off from his official visit trav- World University Games,” Washington left Columbia more season, has visited USC (Jeff) Scott, and, yes, there is els. He went to Houston to see Brown said. “How much I on Sunday afternoon. Before three times and continues to an offer coming for sure. They Rice the first of the month could impact other players doing so, he met with Wolford hear from USC. loved everything I can do as a and will go to Washington to from South Carolina to play and head coach Will Mus- “I like South Carolina,” player and they said that will check out Georgetown this in-state. Clemson is my favor- champ. Hopper said. “I hear from definitely be a benefit for the weekend. Those two, along ite in-state school. Looking “Their message, we just them a good bit. I talk to Mus- team.” with Clemson, remain the forward to being on campus talked about life, not that champ and (LB coach Cole- Hyatt also has visited USC schools under consideration. more during basketball sea- much about football, it was man) Hutzler. They just want and the Gamecocks are highly “The Rice visit went well,” son and workouts.” just getting to know each me to come back down on a interested. Wilson said. “I spent a lot of Brown has also taken an of- other,” Washington said. “I’m visit.” Clemson offered ‘20 DL time with the staff and play- ficial visit to Nevada-Las going to keep evaluating them Even if USC is successful in McKinnley Jackson (6-feet- ers. (Head( Coach (Scott) Pera Vegas, and he has had UGA, as they keep evaluating me getting Hopper back in for a 3-inches, 317 pounds) of Luce- laid out the plan for me and LSU and Texas Tech on his and we’ll see. I’m still a hard visit, it will have a lot of work dale, Miss. He’s a national re- the program over the next few short list. He does not have commit (to Mississippi in front of it to turn him from cruit with a long list of Power years. They want to continue any other visits scheduled at State).” UF. 5 offers. developing me as a post player this point. Washington will take his of- “I’m 110 percent for the Ga- According to Chad Sim- and win games. In their of- Jared Jones, a 6-10 player ficial visit to Mississippi State tors,” he said of his commit- mons of Rivals, DL Tyler Davis fense, I would fit in doing from Powder Springs, Ga., in- on Sept. 28 and his official ment. of Apopka, Fla., will take an work in the low post and then cluded USC in his top 10 he visit to Miami on Oct. 5. Hopper said he’s also talk- official visit to Clemson this eventually move out from announced last week. Clem- Cornerback Jammie Robin- ing with Auburn. He plans to weekend for the Georgia under the basket.” son, which also is one of his son of Leesburg, Ga., made an visit UF for the Louisiana Southern game. Wilson never set a date for offers, did not make the cut. unofficial visit to USC on Sat- State game. an official visit to Clemson The others on the list are urday to watch two of his fa- Defensive back Jaydon Hill OTHERS when he narrowed his list to a Northwestern, Mississippi vorite teams. of Madison, Ala., announced Defensive end Dallaz Corbitt final three. He said at this State, Cincinnati, VT, LSU, “I’m a free agent. I like a commitment to UF last (6-6, 220) of Gray Military point there is no need for him Harvard, Wake Forest, Min- South Carolina and I like week. He picked the Gators Academy in West Columbia to do so. nesota and Georgetown. UGA. Both of those teams are over USC and Tennessee. was offered by Central Flori- “I’ve been there enough, I Jones has set official visits in my top schools,” Robinson The Blue 57 Recruiting Net- da. He also has offers from think three or four times,” with Northwestern, UGA, said. work of Jacksonville, Fla., Coastal Carolina, Alabama Wilson said. Minnesota and Mississippi He has been to USC several brought several of its pros- A&M, Tulane and Massachu- Wilson plans to make his State. times, including an official pects to USC on Saturday setts. decision soon after his visit to Clemson is one of the four visit in June. He’s also been to They included 2020 DB Fred Corbitt also is a basketball Georgetown and he plans to schools set for in-home visits UGA unofficially, and both Davis, ‘20 wide receiver Xavier prospect with offers from sign in November. with New Jersey guard Jalen are recruiting him hard. McGriff, ‘20 CB Jahquez Robin- Hampton, North Carolina Point guard Tre Jackson of Gaffney, according to New “I think right now South son, who is committed to A&T, Towson and East Ten- Blythewood High made an un- York-based basketball recruit- Carolina is recruiting me the North Carolina State, ‘20 ath- nessee State. official visit to USC recently ing reporter Adam Zagoria. hardest,” Robinson said. lete Ethan Strickland, ‘21 WR Corbitt visited Troy and he to meet with head coach The Clemson visit was sched- “They’ve pretty much told me Larry Smith, ‘21 quarterback camped at both USC and Frank Martin. He left with an uled for Wednesday, while St. everything I need to know. Walt Simmons, ‘21 QB Ridge Ja- Clemson. He said USC also offer from Martin, and he’s John’s is scheduled for Sun- Every time I go up there, it is cobs, ‘21 defensive lineman likes him for basketball after now got USC under consider- day. the same thing.” Karlos Jackson, ‘21 QB Tre Law- seeing him in camp. He would ation. PG Russell Jones of West- Robinson appeared to be on rence and ‘23 ATH Treyaun like to play both sports but if “It means a lot right now,” wood High in Blythewood the fast track toward a deci- Webb. not, he’ll focus on football. Jackson said of the USC offer. committed to Winthrop. sion at one point this summer. Alex Huntley, a ‘20 DL from He attended Keenan his “A lot more are going to come One-time USC target 6-11 That’s no longer the case. Hammond in Columbia, was freshman season and 22 Feet too. He (Martin) said he feels Brandon Stone committed to “They’ll know (National) at USC on Saturday. Other Academy as a sophomore. that I’m a winner, that I can La Salle. Signing Day when I make my confirmed visitors included Running back Michel Dukes do anything for South Caroli- Myles Tate and PJ Hall, ‘20 decision,” he said. “If I get ‘20 OL Seth McLaughlin of Bu- of First Baptist in Charleston na to win and advance. He teammates of Dorman High close to making it during the ford, Ga., ‘20 DL Marquis Black made an official visit to East said he loves how I have a feel in Roebuck, visited USC on season, then I’ll make it dur- of McDonough, Ga., (has a Carolina over the weekend. for the game. He said I just Saturday for the UGA football ing the season. Right now, I’m USC offer and said USC will “It was great,” Dukes said. have it and all that.” game while visiting with the just focused on playing foot- be one of his top choices mov- “The game was great, the at- Jackson has not scheduled basketball staff. ball and winning the state ing forward), ;20 LB Devyn mosphere was unbelievable. an official visit with USC, but John Butler Jr., a 6-11 ‘21 re- championship. I’m not really Curtis of Nashville, Tenn., ‘21 Really enjoyed my time. They he’s considering the possibili- cruit from Christ Church in letting recruiting get to me OL Eli Sutton of Nashville and think i can come in and help ty. He has visited Murray Greenville, visited USC on right now. I’m not that close ‘21 LB Dameon Wilson of Kings the program right away. I State and Winthrop. Jackson Saturday. He recently was of- right now.” Mountain, N.C. think I can anywhere I go.” will take an official visit to fered by Clemson.

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(AP) — Anderson was 10 of 14 for though, had many Clemson Kilton Anderson threw three 202 yards and ran for 67 yards fans shifting from Bryant to first-half touchdown passes to on five attempts. He threw a their next five-star fresh- help Coastal Carolina beat 12-yard scoring pass to Mal- man passer in Trevor Law- Campbell 58-21 on Wednesday colm Williams in the first rence. in a game played early and quarter, then hooked up with Ever since Lawrence’s en- moved because of Hurricane Ky’Jon Tyler on an 81-yarder rollment, Bryant has had to Florence. and Williams on a 38-yarder in look over his shoulder — or Originally set for Saturday the second. out at the field from the at Coastal Carolina in Con- Backup Bryce Carpenter sidelines when Lawrence way, South Carolina, the game completed both of his passes, has played in Clemson’s was the first time an FBS pro- throwing a 21-yard touchdown two-quarterback system. gram visited an FCS school in pass to Jaivon Heiligh in the Clemson coach Dabo a true road game since Army third quarter. Carpenter also Swinney said Bryant has at Yale in 2014. Admission was ran for 56 yards on six carries. kept his poise and kept him- free at Barker-Lane Stadium, Williams had four catches self ready. with 2,047 attending on the for 75 yards. Torrance Marable “I thought his leadership mostly cloudy afternoon with ran for 64 yards and two touch- and toughness down the the temperature in the high downs on eight carries, and stretch were awesome,” 80s. Marcus Outlaw had 63 yards Swinney said. “It was what With its campus evacuated, and a touchdown on 14 at- we needed at that mo- the Chanticleers (2-1) headed tempts. ment.” to St. Augustine, Florida, after Daniel Smith was 16 of 34 What the Tigers need the game to wait out the for 218 yards and touchdown going forward will continue storm. for the Camels (2-1). to be a series-by-series decision. Swinney and co-offen- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS sive coordinator Tony El- Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) passes against Texas A&M COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES, SCHEDULE liott have both said Law- during the second half of the Tigers’ 28-26 victory on Saturday in Ohio vs. Virginia, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2 rence will continue to see College Station, Texas. STATE Western Kentucky at Louisville, 7:30 action and will play against WEDNESDAY p.m. (FOX SPORTSOUTH) Georgia Southern (2-0) on Coastal Carolina 58, Campbell 21 Saturday — if the game is CLEMSON ON ESPNU THURSDAY SEC played. Virginia University of Lynchburg at The matchup was moved The football game between Clemson and Georgia Southern set for noon Newberry, 1 p.m. SATURDAY (1) Alabama at Mississippi, 7 p.m. from midafternoon to 12 on Saturday in Death Valley will be televised on ESPNU. TODAY (ESPN) p.m. due to Hurricane The game was originally set to begin at 3:30 p.m. and to be aired on Limestone at Tusculum, 7 p.m. Middle Tennessee State at (3) Geor- gia, noon (ESPNEWS) Florence. There is a possi- ESPN2. Because of the threat of Hurricane Florence, the start time was SATURDAY (12) LSU) at (7) Auburn, 3:30 p.m. bility the storm’s track moved up to noon. Georgia Southern at (2) Clemson, (WLTX 19) could lead to the game noon (ESPNU, WWBD-FM 94.7, Vanderbilt at (8) Notre Dame, 2:30 The second-ranked Tigers are 2-0 on the season. Georgia Southern is also 2-0. WPUB-FM 102.7). p.m. (WIS 10) being canceled. Marshall at South Carolina, can- Louisiana-Lafayette at (16) Missis- But if they do play, Bry- celled, hurricane sippi State, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2) ant doesn’t seem concerned pounds, is built to run over let what is going on outside Charleston Southern at Citadel, Murray State at Kentucky, noon postponed, hurricane (SEC NETWORK-A) about his role or the quar- defenders and was the around him infiltrate his Wofford at Wyoming, 4 p.m. Texas-El Paso at Tennessee, noon terback system. team’s second leading rush- mind,” Elliott said. “He Colgate at Furman, cancelled, hur- (SEC NETWORK) He just smiles. Bryant has er a year ago. It’s a style stays focused and is just fo- ricane Colorado State at Florida, 4 p.m. North Carolina Central at S.C. State, (SEC NETWORK) grown used to dealing with Clemson used to dominate cused on himself.” postponed, hurricane North Texas at Arkansas, 4 p.m. challenges throughout his the ACC in the 1980s, but Bryant doesn’t sulk when Presbyterian at Stetson, cancelled, (SEC NETWORK-A) Clemson career. one fans left behind amid he comes out of games, hurricane Louisiana-Monroe at Texas A&M Mississippi College at North Green- (SEC NETWORK) Consider it the classic Watson’s dazzling display of knowing he’s got to stay ville, 7 p.m. Missouri at Purdue, 7:30 p.m. middle child syndrome . downfield passes from 2014 Benedict at Fayetteville State, can- ready when he’s asked back celled, hurricane Bryant is caught between to 2016. in. Many wondered if Law- TOP 25 the accomplished older It’s no wonder Bryant gets rence had moved ahead brother in Watson and the overlooked in the rush to el- when he finished up the sec- ACC SATURDAY (4) Ohio State vs. (15) TCU, 8 p.m. younger brother with amaz- evate Lawrence. ond quarter, then was kept THURSDAY (5) Oklahoma at Iowa State, noon ing promise in Lawrence, He was asked this sum- in by Swinney to start the Boston College at Wake Forest, 5:30 (WOLO 25) who is more in Watson’s mer how he’s maintained third. p.m. (ESPN) Brigham Young at (6) Wisconsin, mold than Bryant’s. his composure always hear- Bryant expected his time SATURDAY 3:30 p.m. (WOLO 25) East Carolina at (13) Virginia Tech, UC Davis at (9) Stanford, 2 p.m. Lawrence is the classic ing about “Deshaun, De- to come. He keeps his mind cancelled, hurricane (10) Washington at Utah, 10 p.m. drop back passer with a shaun, Deshaun” last year fresh with breathing exer- (ESPN) (14) West Virginia at N.C. State, can- strong arm to make almost and “Trevor, Trevor, Trev- cises on the sidelines he celled, hurricane Kent State at (11) Penn State, noon (18) Central Florida at North Caroli- (FOX SPORTS 1) every throw you can think or,” this season. says calm him down so na, cancelled, hurricane (17) Boise State at (24) Oklahoma of. He’s 6-foot-6 who, by the “I just focus on Kelly, when he returns to the State, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) (21) Miami at Toledo, noon (ESPN2) way, just happened to break Kelly, Kelly. That is it,” he field, Bryant can play his Florida State at Syracuse, noon SMU at (19) Michigan, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) San Jose State at (20) Oregon, 5 p.m. Georgia high school records said. best. Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh, 12:30 (22) Southern Cal at Texas, 8 p.m. for passing yards and touch- It’s why Bryant succeeds, “You know it is a competi- (WACH 57) p.m. (FOX SPORTSOUTH) downs previously held by said Elliott, Clemson’s main tion at the position,” Bryant Duke at Baylor, 3:30 p.m. (FOX (23) Arizona State at San Diego SPORTS 1) State, 10:30 p.m. (CBS SPORTS NET- Watson. play caller. said. “I just try not to let it WORK) Bryant, a solid 6-3, 225 “He’s found a way not to overwhelm me.”

friends at the home, 850 S. brother, Willie Brown Jr. of held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at OBITUARIES Harvin St., Sumter. Sumter; his favorite nieces John Wesley Williams Sr. Me- Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. and nephews, Deloris Brown, morial Chapel of Williams Fu- MARY ANN FORD Roman (Cynthia) Hilton and Main St., Sumter, is in charge Linda Brown of Columbia, neral Home Inc., 821 N. Main Mary Ann Ford was born Leroy (Vernell) Hilton of of arrangements. Barbara Brown of Atlanta, St., Sumter, with the Rev. on Sept. 7, 1956, in Sumter New Jersey; two sisters-in- Online memorials may be Tonya (Duane) Finnie of Vir- Frank Williams Jr. officiating, County, a daughter of the late law, Shirley Brown and sent to the family at jobsmor- ginia Beach, Virginia, Tonya eulogist. William Edward Hilton and Diane Gardner; one brother- [email protected] or visit us on Cheryl (Grover) Duren, The funeral procession will Earline Hilton. She departed in-law, Jeremiah (Geneva) the web at www.jobsmortuary. Vevan (Bob) Deas of Sumter, leave at 10:30 a.m. from the this life on Saturday, Sept. 8, Ford of Sumter; stepchil- net. Faytha Conyers of Roches- home. 2018, at Palmetto Health Tu- dren, Terry Ford of Miami, ter, New York, Julius (Hazel) Services directed by the omey. Charlene Ford and Darrell CORNELL BROWN Brown, Joseph Brown, Nor- management and staff of Wil- Mrs. Ford attended the pub- (Shaneca) Ford, both of Cornell Brown, 79, entered man Brown of Sumter; a liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 lic schools of Sumter County. Sumter; and a host of nieces, into eternal rest on Thursday host of great-nieces, neph- N. Main St., Sumter. At an early age, she accepted nephews, other relatives and morning, Sept. 6, 2018, at his ews, other relatives and Online memorial messages Jesus Christ as her Lord and friends. brother’s home. friends. may be sent to the family at Savior and attended Jehovah Mary Ann was preceded in “Hayward,” as he was The family will receive rela- [email protected]. Missionary Baptist Church. death by her husband, moth- known to family and friends, tives and friends at the home, com. Visit us on the web at She was a loving and devoted er, some sisters, some broth- was born on April 12, 1939, in 3410 Hill Road, Sumter. www.WilliamsFuneralHo- wife to the late Delgar Sylves- ers, and other relatives. Sumter County, a son of the Homegoing services will be meInc.com ter Ford Jr. Mrs. Ford will be placed in late Willie Brown Sr. and She leaves to cherish her the church at 9 a.m. today for Rovina Davis Brown. He was memories: her daughter, viewing until the hour of ser- educated through the public Yasmeen (Darius) Stuckey; vice. schools of Sumter County. At granddaughter, Brooklyn of Funeral services will be an early age, he married Sally the home; five sisters, Willie held at 10 a.m. today at Jeho- Goodman. He later moved to Mae (Bill) Singleton, Gloria vah Missionary Baptist Trenton, New Jersey, where Jean Hilton, Shiveen Hilton, Church, 805 S. Harvin St., he resided for many years. Loutricia Hilton and Margie Sumter, with Pastor Marion After his father took ill, he (Alvin) Reames; three broth- H. Newton officiating. Inter- moved back to Sumter to care ers, Michael Hilton, Timothy ment will follow at Fort Jack- for him and retired as a paint- Hilton and Curtis Hilton, all son National Cemetery. er and roofer. of Sumter; two uncles, The family will receive Cornell is survived by his

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To object to the issuance of this after the service hereof, exclusive of PLEAS C/A NO. 2018-CP-43-01501 the day of such service, and if you Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a 803-316-4734. in person to The Daisy Shop (inside Senior Living permit / license, written protest must be Apartments postmarked no later than September 16, 2018. fail to do so, judgment by default will Delaware Limited Liability Piggly Wiggly on 15 S.) NO PHONE be rendered against you for the Company, Plaintiff vs. Alvin ONeal CALLS for those 62+ For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, Tree Service and should include the following information: relief demanded in the Complaint. Lightsey aka Alvin Lightsey and (Rent based on income) Geraldine L. Caffro aka Geraldine Experienced Cashiers, Servers & (1) the name, address and telephone number Shiloh-Randolph Manor of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific TO MINORS OVER FOURTEEN Caffro, Individually and as Grill cook needed. 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Box 125, AND NOTIFIED to apply for the Assigns, and all other persons stands the importance of providing a Columbia, South Carolina 29214-0907; or appointment of a guardian ad litem entitled to claim through them; all A Notch Above Tree Care Full high level of quality service, and able Faxed to: (803) 896-0110. within thirty (30) days after the unknown persons with any right, quality service low rates, lic./ins., free to communicate effectively with service of this Summons and Notice title or interest in the real estate upon you. If you fail to do so, described herein; also any persons est BBB accredited 983-9721 clients. Some travel required. Salary Summons & and benefits package provided. Notice application for such appointment who may be in the military service of may be made by Attorney for the United States of America, being Compensation will be based on Autos For Sale Plaintiff. a class designated as John Doe; and experience. Resume's to be submit- SUMMONS any unknown minors or persons ted via email to shorton AND NOTICES YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE under a disability being a class MERCHANDISE @berenyi.com (Non-Jury) that Plaintiff will move for an Order designated as Richard Roe, The 2011 Chevrolet Impala LT, excel- FORECLOSURE of Reference or the Court may issue South Carolina State Housing Full Time or Part Time Sales lent condition, $7495. Call OF MORTGAGE a general Order of Reference of this Finance and Development Authority position available. Some experience 803-499-4207 action to a Master In Equity / Special as administrator of the South preferred but will train. No calls. Referee, pursuant to Rule 53 of the Carolina Housing Trust Fund, The Want to Buy IN THE COURT OF South Carolina Rules of Civil South Carolina Department of Apply at Wally's Hardware 1291 COMMON PLEAS Broad St . Procedure. Revenue, and Palmetto Health CIVIL ACTION NO.: Tuomey, Defendants. It appearing to Will buy furniture by piece or 2018-CP-43-01142 YOU WILL FURTHER TAKE the satisfaction of the Court, upon bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, Help Wanted NOTICE that under the provisions of reading the Motion for the 4 wheelers, or almost anything of Part-Time STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100, effective Appointment of Kelley Y. Woody, value. Also old signs & lawn COUNTY OF SUMTER June 16, 1993, any collateral Esquire as Guardian ad Litem for all assignment of rents contained in the unknown persons and persons who furniture Call 803-983-5364 PT MAINTENANCE personnel Firstbank, referenced Mortgage is perfected may be in the military service of the needed at local apt. complex. Plaintiff, and Attorney for Plaintiff hereby United States of America (which are For Sale Must have drivers license & own v. gives notice that all rents shall be constituted as a class designated as or Trade tools. HVAC exp. a plus. Apply in Christian Jones, Lauren Johnson, payable directly to it by delivery to "John Doe") and any unknown minors person at 625 S. Mill St. Manning Any Heirs-At-Law or Devisees of its undersigned attorneys from the and persons who may be under a or call 803-435-2751. John W. Johnson, Jr., Deceased, date of default. In the alternative, disability (which are constituted as a 4 Cemetery Plots in Evergreen their heirs, Personal Plaintiff will move before a judge of class designated as "Richard Roe"), it Cemetery Fountain #1 lot 16. $3000 Representatives, Administrators, this Circuit on the 10th day after is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule for all 4 OBO Call 803-775-4045 Successors and Assigns, and all service hereof, or as soon thereafter 17, SCRCP, Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire other persons entitled to claim counsel may be heard, for an Order is appointed Guardian ad Litem on 1995 GMC Sonoma truck. Great through them; all unknown persons enforcing the assignment of rents, if behalf of all unknown persons and condition. No known problems. $800 with any right, title or interest in the any, and compelling payment of all persons who may be in the military RENTALS rents covered by such assignment service of the United States of - 803-340-0625. real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military directly to the Plaintiff, which America (constituted as a class and service of the United States of motion is to be based upon the designated as "John Doe"), all 2 Veteran section plots in Ever- Mobile Home America, being a class designated as original Note and Mortgage and the unknown minors or persons under a green Cemetery. Granite slabs, 1 John Doe; and any unknown minors Complaint attached hereto. disability (constituted as a class and Bronze marker, 2 outer cremation Rentals or persons under a disability being a designated as "Richard Roe"), all of vaults. 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date of compliance. The purchaser successful purchaser, other than the cash in the amount equal to five America, constituted as a class and to pay for papers and stamps, and Plaintiff, must deposit with the percent (5%) of the amount of bid on Notice of Sale designated as "John Doe", all that the successful bidder or Special Referee five (5%) per cent of said premises at the sale as evidence C/A No: unknown minors and persons under bidders, other than the Plaintiff the bid in cash or equivalent. Credit of good faith in bidding, and subject This is the same property conveyed 2018-CP-43-00980 a disability, constituted as a class therein, will, upon the acceptance of will be allowed for this against the to any resale of said premises under to Willie Mae S. Harvin, Simon and designated as "Richard Roe", his or her bid, deposit with the purchase price. Order of this Court; and in the event Seigler and Thomas Mickens as joint BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the unless the Defendants, or someone Master in Equity for Sumter County the said purchaser or purchasers fail tenants with rights of survivorship by Court of Common Pleas for Sumter acting on their behalf, shall, within a certified check or cash in the Personal/deficiency judgment having to comply with the terms of sale deed of Jerry Taylor and Brenda P. County, South Carolina, heretofore thirty (30) days after service of a copy amount equal to five percent (5%) of been waived or not requested, the within Twenty (20) days, the Master Taylor dated December 22, 1989 and issued in the case of Lakeview Loan of this Order as directed below, the amount of bid on said premises bidding will not remain open, and in Equity shall forthwith resell the recorded on December 22, 1989 in Servicing, LLC vs. Amber J procure the appointment of a at the sale as evidence of good faith compliance with the bid must be said property, after the due notice the Office of the Register of Deeds Barnette; Safe Federal Credit Union, Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for in bidding, and subject to any resale made within twenty (20) days and advertisement, and shall for Sumter County in Book 498 at I the undersigned as Master in the Defendants constituted as a class of said premises under Order of this thereafter. continue to sell the same each Page 1988 and re-recorded on Equity for Sumter County, will sell designated as "John Doe" or "Richard Court; and in the event the said subsequent sales day until a September 20, 1990 in Book 513 at on October 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM, at the Roe". IT IS FURTHER ORDERED purchaser or purchasers fail to Interest will accrue on the amount of purchaser, who shall comply with Page 1402.from Marshall B. Clary, Jr. Sumter County Judicial Center, that a copy of this Order shall be comply with the terms of sale within the bid until date of compliance at the terms of sale, shall be obtained, and Wanda S. Clary, be deed dated Sumter County, South Carolina, to served upon the unknown Twenty (20) days, the Master in the rate of three (3%) per annum. such sales to be made at the risk of Feb. 25, 1988, recorded in Book 465 the highest bidder: Defendants by publication in the Equity shall forthwith resell the said the former purchaser. Since a at page 241. This being the same The Item, a newspaper of general property, after the due notice and If the successful bidder fails to personal or deficiency judgment is property wherein Willie Mae S. Legal Description and Property circulation in the County of Sumter, advertisement, and shall continue to comply, his deposit will be forfeited waived, the bidding will not remain Harvin conveyed to Jenice Harvin all Address: State of South Carolina, once a week sell the same each subsequent sales and applied in the manner open but compliance with the bid right, title and interest to the All that certain piece, parcel and lot for three (3) consecutive weeks, day until a purchaser, who shall prescribed by law; and the property may be made immediately. If the property by Deed dated April 16, of land with improvement thereon together with the Summons in the comply with the terms of sale, shall will be re-advertised and sold on the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's 2002 and recorded on April 19, 2002 situate, lying and being in the County above entitled action. SUMMONS be obtained, such sales to be made at same terms and conditions on some representative does not appear at in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter, State of South Carolina AND NOTICE TO THE the risk of the former purchaser. subsequent sales day at his risk. the above-described sale, then the for Sumter County in Book 839 at identified as Lot No. 66 of Millwood DEFENDANT(S) ALL UNKNOWN Since a personal or deficiency sale of the property will be null, Page 559. This also being the same Gardens and being more fully shown PERSONS WITH ANY RIGHT, judgment is waived, the bidding will This property is subject to tax sale void, and of no force and effect. In property wherein Jenice Harvin on a plat prepared by R.L. Malone, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE not remain open but compliance redemption. such event, the sale will be conveyed a life estate by deed dated C.E. dated July 27, 1955 and REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED with the bid may be made rescheduled for the next available January 28, 2003 and recorded on recorded in Plat Book Z-13 at Page HEREIN; ALSO ANY PERSONS immediately. If the Plaintiff or the The sale will be subject to all sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of January 31, 2003 in the Office of the 25, records of Sumter County. This WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY Plaintiff's representative does not accrued and/or delinquent Sumter its rights, including its right to a Register of Deeds for Sumter County property is known as 1905 Millwood SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES appear at the above-described sale, County ad valorem property taxes deficiency judgment, prior to sale. in Book 874 at Page 43. Road and is further identified as OF AMERICA, BEING A CLASS then the sale of the property will be and all visible and recorded Sold subject to taxes and Sumter County Tax May Parcel No. DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND null, void, and of no force and effect. easements, covenants and rights of assessments, existing easements and TMS No.: 2698101002 206-04-01-012. ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR In such event, the sale will be way and any senior liens. restrictions of record. PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY Property Address: rescheduled for the next available 1855 Bishop Drive, Aforesaid plat is specifically BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of The purchaser is to pay for Hutchens Law Firm incorporated herein and reference is RICHARD ROE; YOU ARE its rights, including its right to a preparation of deed, documentary P.O. Box 8237 Sumter, S.C. 29150 craved thereto for a more complete HEREBY SUMMONED and required deficiency judgment, prior to sale. stamps and recording. Columbia, SC 29202 and accurate description of the to answer the Complaint in the above Sold subject to taxes and 803-726-2700 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, metes, bounds, courses and action, a copy which is herewith assessments, existing easements and A. Paul Weissenstein, Jr. SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM distances of the property concerned served upon you, and to serve a copy restrictions of record. Special Referee Notice of Sale TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, herein. This description is in lieu of of your Answer upon the EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS metes and bounds, as permitted by undersigned at their offices, 2838 C/A No: OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR Hutchens Law Firm NOTICE OF SALE 2017-CP-43-01227 law under Section 30-5-250 of the Devine Street, Columbia, South P.O. Box 8237 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore ENCUMBRANCES. 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) As Amended. Be all measurements a Columbia, SC 29202 granted in the case of: Wells Fargo BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the days after service upon you, TERMS OF SALE: The successful little more or a little less and 803-726-2700 Bank, NA vs. Paulgh H. Despeignes; Court of Common Pleas for Sumter exclusive of the day of such service, Saddlebrook Homeowners bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will according to said plat. and, if you fail to answer the County, South Carolina, heretofore deposit with the Master in Equity for NOTICE OF SALE Association, Inc.;, C/A No. issued in the case of Freedom Complaint within the time aforesaid, Sumter County at conclusion of the This being the identical property BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore 2018CP4300449, The following Mortgage Corporation vs. Brian M. judgment by default will be rendered bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, conveyed unto Amber J. Barnette by granted in the case of: Wells Fargo property will be sold on October 1, Meeks; Hunters Crossing of Sumter against you for relief demanded in in cash or equivalent as evidence of Deed of South Carolina State USA Holdings Inc. (U.S. Bank 2018, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter Homeowners Assn., Inc., I the the Complaint. NOTICE NOTICE IS good faith, same to be applied to Housing Finance and Development National Association, not County Courthouse to the highest undersigned as Presiding Judge for HEREBY GIVEN that the original purchase price in case of Authority f/k/a South Carolina State individually but solely as Trustee for bidder Sumter County, will sell on October Complaint in this action was filed in compliance, but to be forfeited and of South Carolina State Housing BlueWater Investment Trust 2017-1 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter the office of the Clerk of Court for applied first to cost and then to Authority dated May 27, 2010 and If Non-Trustee State: Bluewater All that certain piece, parcel or lot of County Judicial Center, Sumter Sumter County on August 13, 2018. Plaintiff's debt in the case of recorded June 4, 2010 in Book 1140 Investment Trust 2017-1) need to land, together with the County, South Carolina, to the NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF non-compliance. Should the last and at Page 001130, in the Office of the prepare an assignment of bid at sale improvements thereon, if any, highest bidder: ACTION NOTICE IS HEREBY -LKO vs. Deborah J. Sims;, C/A No. situate, lying, and being in the highest bidder fail or refuse to make Register of Deeds for Sumter GIVEN THAT an action has been the required deposit at time of bid or County, South Carolina. 2018CP4300198, The following County of Sumter, State of South Legal Description and Property commenced and is now pending or is property will be sold on October 1, Carolina, being shown and comply with the other terms of the about to be commenced in the Address: bid within twenty (20) days, then the 2018, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter designated as Lot #22, Saddlebrook ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, 1905 Millwood Road Circuit Court upon the complaint of County Courthouse to the highest Subdivision, as shown on that Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, SC 29150 the above named Plaintiff against PARCEL, OR LOT OF LAND, may resell the property on the same bidder certain plat prepared by Michael C. TOGETHER WITH ANY TMS# 206-04-01-012 the above named Defendant for the Turbeville, III, RLS, dated February terms and conditions on some purpose of foreclosing a certain IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of All that certain piece, parcel and lot 30, 2010, and recorded in the Office SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest mortgage of real estate heretofore of land, the dwelling and of the Register of Deeds for Sumter the said highest bidder). given by John W. Lightsey to Bayview THE COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE at the current rate of Five and 00/100 improvements thereon, situate, lying County in Plat Book 2010 at page 52, (5.00%) to be paid on balance of bid Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND For complete terms of sale, attention and being in the Township and and having such metes and bounds from date of sale to date of Limited Liability Company bearing BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED is drawn to the Judgment of County of Sumter, State of South as are shown on sail plat, this compliance. The purchaser to pay date of November 11, 2005 and AS LOT 87 OF HUNTERS Foreclosure and Order for Sale on Carolina, designated as Lot No. 15 of description being in lieu of metes for papers and stamps, and that the recorded November 14, 2005 in CROSSING SUBDIVISION, PHASE file with the Clerk of Court for City Homes Subdivision, as shown in and bounds, as permitted under 1, SECTION 5 AS MORE FULLY successful bidder or bidders, other Mortgage Book 1005 at Page 1357 in Plat Book Z-15 at page 108, and more Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Sumter County. the Register of Mesne SHOWN ON A PLAT THEREOF than the Plaintiff therein, will, upon recently and particularly shown on a Laws of South Carolina, as amended. the acceptance of his or her bid, Conveyances/Register of PREPARED BY LOUIS W. A personal deficiency judgment plat by Joseph R. Edwards R.L.S. Derivation: Book 1160 at Page 2824 deposit with the Master in Equity for Deeds/Clerk of Court for Sumter TISDALE, RLS, DATED MARCH 23, being waived, bidding will not dated December 5, 1990, recorded in Sumter County a certified check or County, in the original principal sum 2007 RECORDED IN THE OFFICE remain open. The successful bidder Plat Book 91 at page 19, records of 3910 Cantle Drive, cash in the amount equal to five of Twenty-Six Thousand Six OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS will be required to pay interest on Sumter County. Said Lot No. 15 percent (5%) of the amount of bid on Hundred Two and 96/100 Dollars Dalzell, SC 29040 FOR SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT the amount of the bid from date of being bounded and measuring as said premises at the sale as evidence ($26,602.96). Thereafter, by 153-05-01-017 BOOK 2007 AT PAGE 158; WHICH sale to date of compliance with the follows: on the North by lands of PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN of good faith in bidding, and subject assignment recorded February 28, Sumter School District No. 17, said bid at the rate of 10.750% per annum. 2017 in Book 1230 at Page 3401, the SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, BY THIS REFERENCE AND to any resale of said premises under plat and measuring thereon 21.9 Order of this Court; and in the event mortgage was assigned to SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM HAVING SUCH METES, BOUNDS, Should the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's feet; on the East by Lot Nos. 1 and 2, the said purchaser or purchasers fail Citifinancial Servicing LLC; TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, COURSES AND DISTANCES, attorney or agent fail to appear on said plat, and measuring thereon to comply with the terms of sale thereafter, by assignment recorded RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND BEING A LITTLE MORE OR LESS, sales day, the property shall not be 107.04 feet; on the Southeast by Lot within Twenty (20) days, the Master February 28, 2017 in Book 1230 at OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. AS BY THIS REFERENCE TO SAID sold, but shall be readvertised and No. 14, said plat and measuring in Equity shall forthwith resell the Page 3402, the mortgage was PLAT WILL MORE FULLY sold at some convenient sales day thereon 171.96 feet; on the said property, after the due notice assigned to the Plaintiff., and that TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in APPEAR. thereafter when the Plaintiff, Southwest by Westwood Drive, said and advertisement, and shall the premises effected by said certified funds is required. The Plaintiff's attorney or agent is plat, and fronting thereon 66.87 feet deposit will be applied towards the THIS BEING THE SAME continue to sell the same each mortgage and by the foreclosure in an arc; and on the Northwest by present. thereof are situated in the County of purchase price unless the bidder PROPERTY CONVEYED UNTO subsequent sales day until a Lot No. 16, said plat and measuring purchaser, who shall comply with Sumter, State of South Carolina, and defaults, in which case the deposit BRIAN M. MEEKS AND KELLY M. Plaintiff does not warrant its title thereon 230.73 feet. Be all the terms of sale, shall be obtained, is described as follows: All that will be forfeited. If the successful MEEKS, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH search to purchasers at foreclosure dimensions a little more or a little such sales to be made at the risk of piece, parcel, or lot of land, and the bidder fails, or refuses, to make the RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP, BY sale or other third parties, who less and according to said most the former purchaser. Since a improvements thereon, located in required deposit, or comply with his VIRTUE OF A DEED FROM should have their own title search recent plat. personal or deficiency judgment is Sumter County, South Carolina, bid within 20 days, then the property MICHAEL R. SLAUGH AND ERIN L. performed on the subject property. waived, the bidding will not remain approximately two miles south of the will be resold at his risk. No SLAUGH DATED JUNE 23, 2011 Purchaser is responsible for the This conveyance is subject to all personal or deficiency judgment AND RECORDED ON JUNE 27, 2011 open but compliance with the bid City of Sumter, now or formerly visible and recorded easements, preparation and filing of their deed. bounded as follows: on the north by being demanded, the bidding will IN BOOK 1156 AT PAGE 1629 IN may be made immediately. If the rights-of-way, restrictions and zoning Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's lands of Oscar F. DuBose, for a not remain open after the date of THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER Howard P. King ordinances affecting said property, representative does not appear at distance of 266.7 feet, more or less; sale, but compliance with the bid OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, Master in Equity including those Restrictive the above-described sale, then the on the east by lands of Reubin and may be made immediately. The SOUTH CAROLINA. THEREAFTER, for Sumter County Covenants recorded in Deed Book sale of the property will be null, Mamie Lee White for a distance of successful bidder will be required to KELLY M. MEEKS DIED August 30, 2018. E-8 at page 121, records of Sumter pay interest on the amount of the bid SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 THEREBY void, and of no force and effect. In 96.7 feet, more or less; on the south County. Sumter County, South Carolina by the land of Janet F. McAllister for from date of sale to date of VESTING SOLE TITLE TO THE such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available a distance of 264.8 feet, more or less; compliance with the bid at the rate SUBJECT PROPERTY IN BRIAN M. HARRELL, MARTIN & PEACE, P.A. Together will all and singular the sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of and on the west by Hawkins Street of 4.5% per annum. For complete MEEKS AS SURVIVING SPOUSE. Taylor A. Peace Rights, Members, Hereditaments its rights, including its right to a for a distance of 101.7 feet; said land terms of sale, see Judgment of Donald W. Tyler #5664 and Appurtenances to the said deficiency judgment, prior to sale. being more accurately shown on a Foreclosure and Sale filed with the 1864 Mossberg Drive Taylor A. Peace #100206 premises belonging or in anywise Sold subject to taxes and plat of April 7, 1970 prepared by Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A Sumter, SC 29150 135 Columbia Avenue incident or appertaining. assessments, existing easements and Julian B. Allen, R.L.S., and recorded #2018CP4300449. Post Office Box 1000 Derivation: Book 518 at page 1737 TMS# 187-12-04-007 restrictions of record. in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Chapin, South Carolina 29036 Sumter County in Book Z30 at page NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest (803) 345-3353 57 Westwood Dr, Hutchens Law Firm 78. TMS No. 252-01-03-010 Property not a warranty deed. Interested at the current rate of Two and 0/1000 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF P.O. Box 8237 Address: 1311 Hinson Street, Sumter, Sumter, SC 29154 bidders should satisfy themselves as (2.000%) to be paid on balance of bid Columbia, SC 29202 SC 29150 Riley Pope & Laney, LLC 206-06-02-042 to the quality of title to be conveyed from date of sale to date of 803-726-2700 Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, by obtaining an independent title compliance. The purchaser to pay South Carolina 29211 Telephone SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, search prior to the foreclosure sale for papers and stamps, and that the NOTICE OF SALE (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM date. successful bidder or bidders, other BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore NOTICE OF SALE TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, than the Plaintiff therein, will, upon granted in the case of: Quicken BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND Howard P. King the acceptance of his or her bid, Loans Inc. vs. Steven M. Williams;, granted in the case of: The Bank of Notice of Sale OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. Master In Equity for deposit with the Presiding Judge for C/A No. 2018CP4300782, The New York Mellon, fka The Bank of Sumter County Sumter County a certified check or following property will be sold on New York as Successor in interest to TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in cash in the amount equal to five October 1, 2018, at 12:00 Noon at the JP Morgan Chase Bank NA as Notice of Sale certified funds is required. The John J. Hearn percent (5%) of the amount of bid on Sumter County Courthouse to the Trustee for the Asset Backed C/A No: deposit will be applied towards the Attorney for Plaintiff said premises at the sale as evidence highest bidder Funding Corporation Loan Asset 2018-CP-43-00789 purchase price unless the bidder P.O. Box 100200 of good faith in bidding, and subject Backed Certificate Series 2003-WF1 defaults, in which case the deposit Columbia, SC 29202-3200 to any resale of said premises under ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, vs. Jonathan Gregg, Sr.; Agnes N. BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the will be forfeited. If the successful (803) 744-4444 Order of this Court; and in the event PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH Gregg; Cutler & Associates, Inc.; , Court of Common Pleas for Sumter bidder fails, or refuses, to make the 013263-10610 the said purchaser or purchasers fail THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, C/A No. 2009CP4300420, The County, South Carolina, heretofore required deposit, or comply with his Website: www.rtt-law.com to comply with the terms of sale SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN following property will be sold on issued in the case of Wilmington bid within 20 days, then the property (see link to Resources/Foreclosure within Twenty (20) days, the SUMTER TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF October 1, 2018, at 12:00 Noon at the Savings Fund Society, FSB, as will be resold at his risk. No Sales) Presiding Judge shall forthwith SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH Sumter County Courthouse to the Trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan personal or deficiency judgment resell the said property, after the CAROLINA, BEING MORE highest bidder Trust A vs. Ramsey McKnight; , I the being demanded, the bidding will Notice of Sale due notice and advertisement, and PARTICULARLY SHOWN AND undersigned as Master in Equity for not remain open after the date of C/A No: shall continue to sell the same each DELINEATED AS LOT 127, "THE ALL that certain pieces, parcel or Sumter County, will sell on October sale, but compliance with the bid 2017-CP-43-01300 subsequent sales day until a VILLAGE" SUBDIVISION, SECTION lots of land with any improvements 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter may be made immediately. The purchaser, who shall comply with 5, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN thereon, situate, lying and being in County Judicial Center, Sumter successful bidder will be required to BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the the terms of sale, shall be obtained, PLAT OF D.D. EDMUNDS, RLS, the City and County of Sumter, State County, South Carolina, to the pay interest on the amount of the bid Court of Common Pleas for Sumter such sales to be made at the risk of DATED OCT. 24, 1996, AND of South Carolina, shown and highest bidder: from date of sale to date of County, South Carolina, heretofore the former purchaser. Since a RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF designated as Lot Nos. 424 and 425 compliance with the bid at the rate issued in the case of Freedom personal or deficiency judgment is THE RMC FOR SUMTER COUNTY on that certain plat of Joseph R. Legal Description and Property of 10.03% per annum. For complete Mortgage Corporation vs. Lisa A. waived, the bidding will not remain IN PLAT BOOK PB96 AT PAGE 1438. Edwards, RLS, dated October 20, Address: terms of sale, see Judgment of Brule; Rolling Hills of Sumter HOA, open but compliance with the bid THE SAID LOT HAS SUCH 1997, filed for recorded in the Office ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Inc., I the undersigned as Master in may be made immediately. If the BOUNDARIES, METES, COURSES of the Register of Mesne Conveyance or lot of land, together with any and Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A Equity for Sumter County, will sell Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's AND DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN (RMC) for Sumter County in Plat all improvements thereon, lying, #2018CP4300198. on October 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM, at the representative does not appear at ON SAID PLAT WHICH ARE Book 97 at Page 1284. Said Lot Nos. being and situate in the City and Sumter County Judicial Center, the above-described sale, then the INCORPORATED HEREIN IN 424 and 425 having such shapes, County of Sumter, State of South NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is Sumter County, South Carolina, to sale of the property will be null, ACCORDANCE WITH THE metes, courses, distances, Carolina, being shown and not a warranty deed. Interested the highest bidder: void, and of no force and effect. In PROVISION OF SECTION 30-5-250 boundaries and measurements as delineated as LOT NO. 18 on certain bidders should satisfy themselves as such event, the sale will be OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF will more fully appear by reference plat by D. D. Edmunds dated July 29, to the quality of title to be conveyed Legal Description and Property rescheduled for the next available SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976 to the aforesaid plat. 1987, recorded in the office of the by obtaining an independent title Address: sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of Derivation: Book 660; Page 542 Derivation: Book 688 at Page 1449 Register of Deeds for Sumter County search prior to the foreclosure sale ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, its rights, including its right to a in Plat Book 87 at Page 1189. date. PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, deficiency judgment, prior to sale. 557 Sierra St, 236 Murphy Street, TOGETHER WITH THE Sold subject to taxes and Howard P. King Sumter, SC 29154 Sumter, SC 29150 Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF assessments, existing easements and 206-10-01-003 251-02-03-050, 251-02-03-051 Code of Laws of South Carolina Master In Equity for ANY, SITUATE, LYING, AND restrictions of record. Sumter County (1976), Reference to said plat is BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, hereby craved for particulars of the PROVIDENCE, COUNTY OF Hutchens Law Firm John J. Hearn SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM boundaries, metes, courses and/or SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH P.O. Box 8237 TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, distances of the property delineated Attorney for Plaintiff CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND Columbia, SC 29202 P.O. Box 100200 RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND thereon. DESIGNATED AS LOT #21, OF 803-726-2700 OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. Columbia, SC 29202-3200 ROLLING HILLS SUBDIVISION, AS THIS BEING the same property (803) 744-4444 SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT NOTICE OF SALE 014332-00401 TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in conveyed unto Elizabeth McKnight PREPARED BY LINDER LAND CIVIL ACTION NO. certified funds is required. The certified funds is required. The by virtue of a Deed from Inez Website: www.rtt-law.com SURVEYING, LLC, DATED MARCH (see link to Resources/Foreclosure 2018-CP-43-00682 deposit will be applied towards the deposit will be applied towards the Goodman dated March 15, 1991 and 20, 2003, REVISED MAY 5, 2003 AND purchase price unless the bidder purchase price unless the bidder recorded March 19, 1991 in Volume Sales) RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore defaults, in which case the deposit defaults, in which case the deposit 522 at Page 459 in the Office of the THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR NOTICE OF granted in the case of: United States will be forfeited. If the successful will be forfeited. If the successful Register of Deeds for Sumter SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK of America, acting through the bidder fails, or refuses, to make the bidder fails, or refuses, to make the County, South Carolina. MASTER SALE 2004 AT PAGE 314, AND HAVING Farmers Home Administration, required deposit, or comply with his required deposit, or comply with his SUCH METES AND BOUNDS AS United States Department of bid within 20 days, then the property bid within 20 days, then the property Elizabeth ARE SHOWN ON SAID PLAT, THIS THEREAFTER, IN THE COURT OF Agriculture v. Thomas O. Mickens, will be resold at his risk. Personal or will be resold at his risk. No McKnight's interest in subject COMMON PLEAS DESCRIPTION BEING IN LIEU OF and Jenice Harvin, I, the deficiency judgment having been personal or deficiency judgment property was conveyed unto Ramsey Case No.: METES AND BOUNDS, AS undersigned Master in Equity for demanded or reserved, the sale will being demanded, the bidding will McKnight, Frances McKnight, James PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 2015-CP-43-02010 Sumter County, will sell on October remain open for thirty (30) days not remain open after the date of Ray McKnight, Carolina McKnight 30-5-250 OF THE 1976 CODE OF 1, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at the Sumter pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. sale, but compliance with the bid and Susan McKnight by Ramsey LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA County Courthouse, 215 North §15-39-720 (1976). The successful may be made immediately. The McKnight as Personal AMENDED. THIS IS THE COUNTY OF SUMTER Harvin Street, Sumter, South bidder will be required to pay successful bidder will be required to Representative of the Estate of PROPERTY KNOWN AS 3511 Michael Martello, Carolina to the highest bidder: interest on the amount of the bid pay interest on the amount of the bid Elizabeth McKnight, (Estate # DRAYTON. Plaintiff, from date of sale to date of from date of sale to date of 2004-ES-43-000530), pursuant to the v. All that certain piece, parcel or lot of compliance with the bid at the rate compliance with the bid at the rate probate of said Estate and by virtue THIS BEING THE SAME Thomas Barcello, John Barcello and land, together with the of 4.5% per annum. For complete of 8.625% per annum. For complete of a Deed of Distribution dated April PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LISA A. improvements thereon, situate, lying terms of sale, see Judgment of terms of sale, see Judgment of 5, 2011 and recorded April 7, 2011 in BRULE BY VIRTUE OF A George Rozsa, and being in Sumter Township, Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Book 1152 at Page 3688 in the Office WARRANTY DEED FROM B&M Defendants. Sumter County, State of South Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A of the Register of Deeds for Sumter BUILDERS, INC. DATED AUGUST IN RE: Main Street Properties, LLC Carolina, and being shown and #2018CP4300782. #2009CP4300420. County, South Carolina. 25, 2005 AND RECORDED AUGUST designated as Lot No. 15 of Lazy 25, 2005 IN BOOK 994, PAGE 1256 IN By virtue of an Order to Sell Acres Subdivision, Section 1, on that NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is THEREAFTER, Caroline McKnight Property entered in an action THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER certain plat of John M. Mahon, not a warranty deed. Interested not a warranty deed. Interested aka Carline McKnight aka Carolina OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY, entitled Michael Martello, vs. R.L.S., dated June 14, 1973, and bidders should satisfy themselves as bidders should satisfy themselves as McKnight, Frances McKnight, Susan SOUTH CAROLINA. Thomas Barcello, John Barcello and recorded in the office of the RMC for to the quality of title to be conveyed to the quality of title to be conveyed McKnight and James Ray McKnight George Rozsa, Civil Action No. Sumter County in Plat Book Z-34 at by obtaining an independent title by obtaining an independent title conveyed all their interest in subject 2015-CP-43-02010, the undersigned page 54, said Lot No. 15 having such search prior to the foreclosure sale search prior to the foreclosure sale property unto Ramsey McKnight by Special Referee will sell at public 3511 Drayton Drive boundaries and measurements as date. date. virtue of a Warranty Deed dated May auction to be conducted in the Dalzell, SC 29040 shown on said plat. 3, 2011 and recorded May 5, 2011 in Sumter County Judicial Center TMS# 151-11-04-011 Howard P. King Howard P. King Book 1154 at Page 182 in the Office located at 215 N. Harvin Street, This being the same property shown Master In Equity for Master In Equity for of the Register of Deeds for Sumter Sumter, S.C. 29150, on October 1, TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest on that certain plat prepared for Sumter County Sumter County County, South Carolina. 2018 at 12:00 p.m., the following at the current rate of Three and Willie Mae S. Harvin, Simon Seigler property will be sold to the highest 00/100 (3.00%) to be paid on balance and Thomas O. Mickens by Louis John J. Hearn John J. Hearn 15 Webb Avenue bidder: of bid from date of sale to date of White Tisdale, RLS, dated February Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney for Plaintiff Sumter, SC 29150 compliance. The purchaser to pay 2, 1999 and recorded in the Office of P.O. Box 100200 P.O. Box 100200 TMS# 251-08-04-020 "House and Lot at 29 Willow Drive, for papers and stamps, and that the the Register of Deeds for Sumter Columbia, SC 29202-3200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 Sumter, South Carolina" successful bidder or bidders, other County in Plat Book 99 at Page 94, (803) 744-4444 (803) 744-4444 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest than the Plaintiff therein, will, upon and having such metes and bounds, 020139-00216 FM 011784-09450 at the current rate of Twelve and TERMS OF SALE: the acceptance of his or her bid, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 Website: www.rtt-law.com Website: www.rtt-law.com 360/1000 (12.360%) to be paid on deposit with the Master in Equity for of the 1976 Code of Laws of South (see link to Resources/Foreclosure (see link to Resources/Foreclosure balance of bid from date of sale to At the conclusion of the bidding, the Sumter County a certified check or Carolina. Sales) Sales) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS THE ITEM B7

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INTERIM MASTER specifically captioned matter, the NOTICE OF SALE 2018-CP-43-00153 Gamble Street, Sumter, SC 29150 IN EQUITY sale shall be null and void and the BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore TERMS OF SALE: The successful property shall be re-advertised for granted in the case of: Selene bidder, other than the plaintiff, will NOTICE OF SALE independent title examination of the will be required to pay interest on sale on the next available sale date. Finance LP against Tracey D. Isaac deposit with the Master in Equity at subject property as no warranty is the amount of the balance of the bid 2018-CP-43-01078 and The United States of America, conclusion of the bidding, five per given. from date of sale to date of Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel acting by and through its agency, The cent (5%) of said bid, in cash or BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore compliance with the bid at the rate make representations as to the Secretary of Housing and Urban equivalent, as evidence of good faith, granted in the case of: Broker The sale will not be held unless of 3.250% per annum. integrity of the title or the fair Development, I, the undersigned same to be applied to purchase price Solutions, Inc. dba New American either Plaintiff's attorney or market value of the property offered Master in Equity for Sumter County, in case of compliance, but to be Funding vs. Eugene Burton, I, the Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at SAVE AND EXCEPT ANY for sale. Prior to bidding you may will sell on October 1, 2018, at 12:00 forfeited and applied first to costs undersigned Howard P. King, the sale and either Plaintiff's RELEASES, DEEDS OF RELEASE, wish to review the current state law p.m. at the Sumter County and then to plaintiff's debt in the Interim Master in Equity for Sumter attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent OR PRIOR CONVEYANCES OF or seek the advice of any attorney Courthouse in Sumter, South case of noncompliance. Should the County, will sell on Monday, October enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff RECORD. SUBJECT TO licensed in South Carolina. Carolina, to the highest bidder, the successful bidder fail or refuse to 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM, at the County for this captioned matter. In the ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER COUNTY following described property, to-wit: make the required deposit at time of Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, Howard P. King All that certain piece, parcel or lot of bid or comply with the other terms of Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest permitted by the Court, may advise EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS Interim Master in Equity land, with improvements thereon the bid within thirty (30) days, then bidder: this Court directly of its authorized OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR for Sumter County designated as Lot No. 4, on that the Master in Equity may resell the bidding instructions. In the event a ENCUMBRANCES. certain plat in Plat Book Z32, at Page property on the same terms and All that certain piece, parcel, and lot sale is inadvertently held without Scott and Corley, P.A. 105 and bounded as follows: On the conditions (at the risk of the said of land with the improvements Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's In the event an agent of Plaintiff Attorney for Plaintiff North by Lot No. 3 on which it defaulting bidder). Should the thereon, situate, lying and being in bidding agent entering the does not appear at the time of sale, measures 180.0 feet, on the East by Plaintiff, or one of its the County of Sumter, State of South authorized bid of Plaintiff for this the within property shall be lands now or formerly of Jimmy representatives, fail to be present at Carolina, Identified as No. 225 East INTERIM MASTER specifically captioned matter, the withdrawn from sale and sold at the Martin on which it measures 166.7 the time of sale, the property is Calhoun Street (sometimes known as IN EQUITY sale shall be null and void and the next available sales date upon the feet; on the South by lands now or automatically withdrawn from said 224 East Calhoun Street) and being NOTICE OF SALE property shall be re-advertised for terms and conditions as set forth in formerly of Jimmy Martin on which sale and sold at the next available designated as Lot No. 4, Block B, of 2018-CP-43-00229 sale on the next available sale date. the Judgment of Foreclosure and it measures: 180 feet; and on the sales day upon the terms and plat recorded in the Sumter County Sale or such terms as may be set West by Frank Street on which it conditions as set forth in the Register of Deeds Office in Book 000 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel forth in a supplemental order. measures 166.7 feet. Being the same Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or at Page 696. granted in the case of: Nationstar make representations as to the property conveyed to Tracy D. Isaac any Supplemental Order. The Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper vs. integrity of the title or the fair The Honorable Howard P. King by deed of Associates Financial successful bidder will be required to LESS AND EXCEPT: Travis Toner and Natasha M. Toner, market value of the property offered Master in Equity Services Company, Inc. f/k/a pay for documentary stamps on the I, the undersigned Howard P. King, for sale. Prior to bidding you may for Sumter County Associates Financial Services Deed and interest on the balance of All of that lot or strip of land Interim Master in Equity for Sumter wish to review the current state law Company of South Carolina Inc., the bid from the date of sale to the situated in the County and City of County, will sell on Monday, October or seek the advice of any attorney Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC dated April 25, 2001 and recorded date of compliance with the bid at Sumter, State of South Carolina, 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM, at the County licensed in South Carolina. 508 Hampton St., Ste 301 April 27, 2001 in Deed Book 801 at the rate of 7.5000%. THIS SALE IS measuring five feet on its Northern Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Page 1423. TMS No. 225-04-02-007 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, and Southern boundaries by one Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest Howard P. King 803-509-5078 / 18-40193 Property Address: 1421 Frank Street, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING hundred feet on its Eastern and bidder: Interim Master Attorney for Plaintiff Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND Western boundaries and being in Equity The successful bidder, other than RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND bounded as follows: On the North by All that certain piece, parcel or lot of for Sumter County the plaintiff, will deposit with the OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. land now or formerly of Graham, on land with improvements thereon, Master in Equity at conclusion of the No personal or deficiency judgment the East by the balance of the land situate, lying and being in the County Scott and Corley, P.A. bidding, five per cent (5%) of said being demanded, the bidding will Notice of Sale now or formerly of Levinia Dunham, of Sumter, State of South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff bid, in cash or equivalent, as not remain open after the date of from which this parcel is cut, on the identified as Lot No. 241 of Oakland C/A No: evidence of good faith, same to be sale, but compliance with the bid South by East Calhoun Street of said North Subdivision Section 4 and 2017-CP-43-01839 applied to purchase price in case of may be made immediately. NOTICE: City, and on the West by other land being more fully shown on a plat compliance, but to be forfeited and The foreclosure deed is not a of the now or formerly of Barry Croskey. prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, applied first to costs and then to BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE NOTICE OF SALE warranty deed. Interested bidders Court of Common Pleas for Sumter R.L.S. dated December 2, 1993 and plaintiff's debt in the case of BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore should satisfy themselves as to the County, South Carolina, heretofore This being the same property recorded in plat book 93 at page noncompliance. Should the granted in the case of: PennyMac quality of title to be conveyed by issued in the case of conveyed to Eugene Burton by deed 2155, records of Sumter county. successful bidder fail or refuse to Pingora Loan Loan Services, LLC vs. Daniel obtaining an independent title ;, I of Roy R. Bartell and Gena F. make the required deposit at time of Servicing, LLC vs. Brian D. Bean Singleton; Meadowcroft search well before the foreclosure the undersigned as Master in Equity Bartell, dated October 19, 2007 and Aforesaid Plat is specifically bid or comply with the other terms of Homeowners Association;, C/A No. sale date. Honorable Howard P. King for Sumter County, will sell on recorded October 29, 2007 in Book incorporated herein and reference is the bid within thirty (30) days, then 2018CP4300630, The following Master in Equity Sumter County at the 1094 at Page 1838 in the Office of the craved thereto for a more complete the Master in Equity may resell the October 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM, property will be sold on October 1, Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Sumter County Judicial Center, Register of Deeds for Sumter and accurate description of the property on the same terms and 2018, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) Sumter County, South Carolina, to County. metes, bounds, courses and conditions (at the risk of the said County Courthouse to the highest 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff the highest bidder: distances of the property concerned defaulting bidder). Should the herein. This description is in lieu of bidder TMS No. 2490806059 Plaintiff, or one of its MASTER IN EQUITY'S metes and bounds, as permitted by representatives, fail to be present at Legal Description and Property All that certain piece, parcel or lot of law under Section 30-5-250 of the the time of sale, the property is SALE Address: Property address: land, with the improvements All that certian piece, parcel or lot of 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, automatically withdrawn from said 2018-CP-43-00347 225 E Calhoun Streeet, thereon, situate, lying and being in land with the improvements thereon, As Amended. Be all measurements a sale and sold at the next available the County of Sumter, State of South if any, situate, lying and being in the Sumter, SC 29150 little more or a little less and sales day upon the terms and BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore Carolina, being more particularly County of Sumter, State of South according to said plat. conditions as set forth in the granted in the case of: Branch TERMS OF SALE: The successful shown and delineated as Lot No. 186, Carolina, designated as Lot No. 94 of Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or Banking and Trust Company against bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will Foxcroft Subdivision, Section 2 as Wintergreen Subdivision Phase I, as This being the same property any Supplemental Order. The Casey Lee Ash and Candace Ash, et deposit with the Interim Master in shown on that certain plat of Carl J. shown on that certain plat prepared conveyed unto Travis Toner and successful bidder will be required to al., I, the undersigned Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, Croft, RLS, dated 05/05/06 and by Louis W. Tisdale, PLS, dated Natasha M. Toner as joint tenants pay for documentary stamps on the Equity for SUMTER County, will sell five percent (5%) of said bid is due recorded in Plat Book 2007 at Page November 5, 2003 and recorded in with right of survivorship, and not as Deed and interest on the balance of on October 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM, and payable immediately upon 157, records of Sumter County. This the Office of the Register of Deeds tenants in common, for and during the bid from the date of sale to the SUMTER County Courthouse, 215 N closing of the bidding, in cash or is the property known as 615 for Sumter County in Plat Book PB their joint lives and upon the death date of compliance with the bid at Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to equivalent, as evidence of good faith, Shipwatch Drive, Sumter, SC and is 2004 at Page 71. This said lot has of either of them, then to the the rate of 4.2500%. THIS SALE IS the highest bidder: same to be applied to purchase price further identified as Sumter County such metes, boundaries, courses and survivor of them, together with every SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, in case of compliance, but to be TAX MAP Parcel 206-09-04-004. distances as are shown on said plat, contingent remainder and right of COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, forfeited and applied first to costs which are incorporated herein in reversion, by virtue of a Deed from EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND WITH and then to Plaintiff's debt in the Aforesaid plat is specifically accordance with the provisions of Brenda Whaley dated October 31, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, case of non-compliance. In the event incorporated herein and reference is Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws 2014 and recorded October 31, 2014 OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING AND of a third party bidder and that any craved thereto for a more complete of South Carolina, 1976. This being in Book 1206 at Page 1093 in the No personal or deficiency judgment BEING IN THE COUNTY OF third party bidder fails to deliver the and accurate description of the the same property known as 3305 Office of the Register of Deeds of being demanded, the bidding will SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH required deposit in certified metes, bounds, courses and Oleander Drive, Sumter, SC. Sumter County, South Carolina. not remain open after the date of CAROLINA, BEING SHOWN AND (immediately collectible) funds with distances of the property concerned sale, but compliance with the bid DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 49 COVE the Office of the Interim Master in herein. This description is in lieu of This being the identical property TMS No. 0921302004 may be made immediately. NOTICE: SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, ON THAT Equity, said deposit being due and metes and bounds, as permitted by conveyed to Brian D. Bean by deed The foreclosure deed is not a CERTAIN PLAT PREPARED BY payable immediately upon closing of law under Section 30-5-250 of the of Brian D. Bean and Lucy B. Dean warranty deed. Interested bidders LOUIS WHITE TISDALE, RLS, AND the bidding on the day of sale, the Property address: 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, dated October 8, 2014 and recorded should satisfy themselves as to the RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF Interim Master in Equity will re-sell 5771 Whisperwood Drive, as amended. Be all measurements a in the Office of the Register of Deeds quality of title to be conveyed by THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR the subject property at the most little more or less. for Sumter County in Book 1205 at Dalzell, SC 29040 obtaining an independent title SUMTER COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK convenient time thereafter Derivation: Book 1223 at Page 4784 Page 4364 on October 16, 2014. search well before the foreclosure PB 2007 AT PAGE 175. THIS SAID (including the day of sale) upon TERMS OF SALE: The successful sale date. Honorable Howard P. King LOT HAS SUCH METES, notification to counsel for Plaintiff. bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will 615 Shipwatch Dr, Master in Equity Sumter County BOUNDARIES, COURSES AND 3305 Oleander Drive Should the last and highest bidder deposit with the Interim Master in Sumter, SC 29154 Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office DISTANCES AS ARE SHOWN ON Sumter, SC 29154 fail or refuse to comply with the Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, 2060904004 Box 11412 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) SAID PLAT, WHICH ARE balance due of the bid within 20 five percent (5%) of said bid is due TMS# 187-16-02-011 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff INCORPORATED HEREIN IN days, then the Interim Master in and payable immediately upon SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest Equity may re-sell the property on closing of the bidding, in cash or SUMTER COUNTY AD VALOREM NOTICE OF SALE 2018-CP-43-00247 PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-5-250 at the current rate of Four and the same terms and conditions on equivalent, as evidence of good faith, TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF 125/1000 (4.125%) to be paid on some subsequent Sales Day (at the same to be applied to purchase price RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND granted in the case of: Ditech SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976. THIS balance of bid from date of sale to risk of the said highest bidder). in case of compliance, but to be OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. Financial LLC against Lillie BEING THE SAME PROPERTY date of compliance. The purchaser forfeited and applied first to costs Williams aka Lillie Ann Williams, KNOWN AS 105 NAUTICAL DRIVE, to pay for papers and stamps, and Personal or deficiency judgment and then to Plaintiff's debt in the TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in Wesley Williams aka Wesley L. SUMTER, SC AND IS SHOWN ON that the successful bidder or being demanded, the bidding will case of non-compliance. In the event certified funds is required. The Williams, and Wells Fargo Bank, THE AUDITORS MAP OF SUMTER bidders, other than the Plaintiff remain open for a period of thirty of a third party bidder and that any deposit will be applied towards the N.A., I, the undersigned Master in COUNTY AS TAX PARCEL therein, will, upon the acceptance of (30) days after the sale date. The third party bidder fails to deliver the purchase price unless the bidder Equity for Sumter County, will sell 205-10-02-004. his or her bid, deposit with the Plaintiff may waive its right to a required deposit in certified defaults, in which case the deposit on October 1, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. at Master in Equity for Sumter County deficiency judgment prior to sale, in (immediately collectible) funds with will be forfeited. If the successful the Sumter County Courthouse in THIS BEING THE IDENTICAL a certified check or cash in the which case the bidding will not the Office of the Interim Master in bidder fails, or refuses, to make the Sumter, South Carolina, to the PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CASEY amount equal to five percent (5%) of remain open after the date of sale, Equity, said deposit being due and required deposit, or comply with his highest bidder, the following LEE ASH AND CANDACE ASH BY the amount of bid on said premises but compliance with the bid may be payable immediately upon closing of bid within 20 days, then the property described property, to-wit: All that DEED OF JMJ HOMES, LLC DATED at the sale as evidence of good faith made immediately. the bidding on the day of sale, the will be resold at his risk. No certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, NOVEMBER 20, 2012 AND in bidding, and subject to any resale Interim Master in Equity will re-sell personal or deficiency judgment together with any improvements RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF of said premises under Order of this Purchaser to pay for documentary the subject property at the most being demanded, the bidding will thereon, situate, lying and being in THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR Court; and in the event the said stamps on Interim Master in Equity's convenient time thereafter not remain open after the date of the Township and County of Sumter, SUMTER COUNTY IN BOOK 1179 purchaser or purchasers fail to Deed. The successful bidder will be (including the day of sale) upon sale, but compliance with the bid State of South Carolina, designated AT PAGE 3123 ON NOVEMBER 21, comply with the terms of sale within required to pay interest on the notification to counsel for Plaintiff. may be made immediately. The as Lot No. 28 as shown on that 2012. Twenty (20) days, the Master in balance of the bid from the date of Should the last and highest bidder successful bidder will be required to certain plat by Michael C. Equity shall forthwith resell the said sale to date of compliance with the fail or refuse to comply with the pay interest on the amount of the bid Turbeville, III, dated 04/19/93 and CURRENT ADDRESS property, after the due notice and bid at the rate of 4.250% per annum. balance due of the bid within 20 from date of sale to date of recorded 'in the R.M.C. Office for advertisement, and shall continue to days, then the Interim Master in OF PROPERTY: compliance with the bid at the rate Sumter County in Plat Book 93 at sell the same each subsequent sales The Plaintiff may waive any of its Equity may re-sell the property on 105 Nautical Drive, of 3.75% per annum. For complete Page 607, the exact boundaries and day until a purchaser, who shall rights, including its right to a the same terms and conditions on Sumter, SC 29150 terms of sale, see Judgment of measurements of which can be comply with the terms of sale, shall deficiency judgment, prior to sale. some subsequent Sales Day (at the Parcel No. 205-10-02-004 Foreclosure and Sale filed with the determined by reference to the said be obtained, such sales to be made at risk of the said highest bidder). Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A plat. Said lot being bounded and the risk of the former purchaser. The sale shall be subject to taxes TERMS OF SALE: The successful #2018CP4300630. measuring according to the said plat Since a personal or deficiency and assessments, existing easements No personal or deficiency judgment bidder, other than the plaintiff, will as follows: On the North by Lot No. judgment is waived, the bidding will and restrictions of record. being demanded, the bidding will deposit with the Master in Equity, at NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is 26, said plat, and measuring thereon not remain open but compliance not remain open after the date of conclusion of the bidding, five not a warranty deed. Interested 74.06 feet; on the East by Lot No. 29, with the bid may be made This sale is subject to all title sale, but compliance with the bid percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or bidders should satisfy themselves as said plat, and measuring thereon immediately. If the Plaintiff or the matters of record and any interested may be made immediately. equivalent, as evidence of good faith, to the quality of title to be conveyed 137.00 feet; on the South by Gamble Plaintiff's representative does not party should consider performing an same be applied to purchase price in by obtaining an independent title Street, said plat, and measuring appear at the above-described sale, independent title examination of the Purchaser to pay for documentary case of compliance, but to be search prior to the foreclosure sale thereon 156.37 feet; and on the West then the sale of the property will be subject property as no warranty is stamps on Interim Master in Equity's forfeited and applied first to costs date. by Lot No. 27, said plat, and null, void, and of no force and effect. given. Deed. The successful bidder will be and then to plaintiff's debt in the measuring thereon 150.34 feet. Be all In such event, the sale will be required to pay interest on the case of non-compliance. Should the Howard P. King of said measurements a little more rescheduled for the next available The sale will not be held unless balance of the bid from the date of last and highest bidder fail or refuse Master In Equity for or a little less and according to the sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of either Plaintiff's attorney or sale to date of compliance with the to make the required deposit at the Sumter County said plat. This being the property its rights, including its right to a Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at bid at the rate of 3.875% per annum. time of bid or comply with the other known as 255 Gamble Street. Being deficiency judgment, prior to sale. the sale and either Plaintiff's terms of the bid within twenty (20) John J. Hearn the same property conveyed to days, then the Master in Equity may Sold subject to taxes and attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent The Plaintiff may waive any of its Attorney for Plaintiff Wesley L. Williams and Lillie Ann re-sell the property on the same assessments, existing easements and enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff rights, including its right to a P.O. Box 100200 Williams by deed of Shirley C. terms and conditions on some restrictions of record. for this captioned matter. In the deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Columbia, SC 29202-3200 Conyers, dated April 29, 1993 and subsequent Sales Day (at risk of the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if (803) 744-4444 recorded April 30, 1993 in Deed permitted by the Court, may advise The sale shall be subject to taxes said highest bidder). A personal or 016487-00487 Book 569 at Page 1739; thereafter, Hutchens Law Firm this Court directly of its authorized and assessments, existing easements deficiency judgment being expressly Website: www.rtt-law.com Lillie Ann Williams conveyed the P.O. Box 8237 bidding instructions. In the event a and restrictions of record. demanded by the Plaintiff, the (see link to Resources/Foreclosure subject property to Wesley L. Columbia, SC 29202 sale is inadvertently held without bidding shall remain open after the Sales) Williams, which deed was recorded 803-726-2700 Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's This sale is subject to all title on September 11, 1996 in Deed Book date of sale. Purchaser to pay for bidding agent entering the matters of record and any interested 656 at Page 1002. TMS No. documentary stamps on Master in authorized bid of Plaintiff for this party should consider performing an 251-07-03-017 Property Address: 255 Equity's Deed. The successful bidder

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COMMENTARY It’s our Constitution, not Kavanaugh ne of the best statements of sion closer to that of the Framers than the Union of these States is founded.” that many congressmen use as a how the Framers saw the the vision of those who believe that President Grover Cleveland out-vetoed blank check, as well as justification to role of the federal govern- the Constitution is a “living docu- his predecessors by vetoing 584 acts of control most aspects of our lives — Oment is found in Federalist ment.” Those Americans rallying Congress, including many congressio- namely, the general welfare clause. Paper 45, written by James Madison, against Kavanaugh’s confirmation are nal spending bills, during his two The Constitution’s preamble contains who is known as the “Father of the really against the U.S. Constitution terms as president in the late 1800s. His the phrase “promote the general wel- Constitution”: “The powers delegated rather than the man — Judge Kavana- often-given veto message was, “I can fare,” and Article 1, Section 8 contains by the proposed Constitution to the ugh — whom I believe would take seri- find no warrant for such an appropria- the phrase “provide for the common federal government are few and de- ously his oath of office to uphold and tion in the Constitution.” By the way, defence and general welfare of the fined. Those which defend the Constitution. President Cleveland was a Democrat. United States.” What did the Framers are to remain in the Was Madison misinformed or just Were the Founding Fathers, previ- mean by “general welfare”? In 1817, state governments plain ignorant about the powers dele- ous congressmen and previous presi- Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Congress are numerous and in- gated to Congress? Before we answer, dents who could not find constitution- had not unlimited powers to provide definite. The former let’s examine statements of other pos- al authority for today’s massive feder- for the general welfare, but were re- will be exercised prin- sibly “misinformed” Americans. In al government intervention just plain strained to those specifically enumer- cipally on external 1796, on the floor of the House of Rep- stupid, ignorant, callous and uncar- ated.” Madison wrote: “With respect objects, as war, peace, resentatives, William Giles of Virginia ing? Article 1 of the Constitution de- to the words ‘general welfare,’ I have negotiation and for- condemned a relief measure for fire fines the role of Congress. Its Section always regarded them as qualified by Walter eign commerce. ... victims, saying the purpose and the 8 lists powers delegated to Congress. I the detail of powers connected with Williams The powers reserved right of Congress is to attend to not examined our Constitution, looking to them. To take them in a literal and un- to the several states what generosity and humanity require see whether an Article 5 amendment limited sense would be a metamorpho- will extend to all the but instead what their duty requires. In had been enacted authorizing Con- sis of the Constitution into a character objects which, in the ordinary course 1854, President Franklin Pierce vetoed gress to spend money for business which there is a host of proofs was not of affairs, concern the lives, liberties a bill intended to help the mentally ill, bailouts, prescription drugs, educa- contemplated by its creators.” and properties of the people.” Today’s writing to the Senate, “I can not find tion, Social Security and thousands of Case closed: It’s our Constitution reality is the polar opposite of that vi- any authority in the Constitution for other spending measures in today’s that’s the problem for leftist interven- sion. The powers of the federal gov- making the federal government the federal budget. I found no such tionists — not Brett Kavanaugh. ernment are numerous and indefinite, great almoner of public charity.” He amendment. Contrary to what our and those of state governments are added that to approve such spending Constitution permits, Congress taxes Walter E. Williams is a professor of few and defined. would “be contrary to the letter and and spends for anything upon which it economics at George Mason University. If confirmed, Brett Kavanaugh will spirit of the Constitution and subver- can muster a majority vote. bring to the U.S. Supreme Court a vi- sive of the whole theory upon which But I found a constitutional loophole © 2018 CREATORS.COM EDITORIAL ROUNDUP Recent editorials from contaminated. But area wells South Carolina newspapers: are being tested. Groundwater tests are also being done on the Westinghouse property. The Post and Courier The Department of Health and Environmental Control, Sept. 10 which is doing the testing, is expected to announce its re- Uranium spill sults in several weeks. Even if no elevated levels of uranium are found in the investigation is groundwater, the NRC should mandate ongoing rightly reopened monitoring. It should also require stricter reporting The Nuclear Regulatory standards. The NRC didn’t Commission has rightly re- learn about the leaks in 2008 opened an investigation into and 2011 until years after- whether radioactive material ward. that seeped into the soil be- Before the latest revela- neath a Westinghouse fuel rod tions, reported by The State plant southeast of Columbia newspaper, the NRC had been presents an environmental ready to sign off on an envi- hazard. ronmental study that con- The spilled uranium has cluded issuing a new license the potential to seep into to Westinghouse would “not groundwater and contami- significantly affect the quali- nate ponds, creeks and possi- ty of the human environ- bly the Congaree River, ment.” which is about 3 miles away But an NRC report in June the site will not threaten tion order would be seen as inconvenience but stressed from the plant. Congaree Na- said, “The contaminated ma- water supplies. “crying wolf” and that the that he did not want to see a tional Park is about 6 miles terial will likely be a source public would not listen to fu- single life lost in South Caro- downstream. of future groundwater and/ ture orders. lina. But so far Westinghouse, or surface water contamina- The Island Packet and The governor can never be But there always was ambi- which is seeking a new 40- tion if the material leaches in Beaufort Gazette faulted for erring on the side guity in the order that we did year license to continue its the shallow water-table aqui- of caution in his original not like. Sept. 10 operations near Hopkins, fer.” evacuation order. McMaster announced lane- has no plans to clean up the Uranium pollution isn’t the And now we hope he can be reversals of U.S. 278 and U.S. soil until after the plant is only problem at the site. Governor should supported for changing the 21 in the county, but not re- decommissioned, which, if Westinghouse built the plant plan as circumstances dictat- ally. That would happen only the license were renewed, in 1969. Nitrate pollution, ed. if needed. And the need would be no sooner than which probably came from have support for A tinge of politics is always would be determined locally, 2058. According to the NRC, onsite wastewater lagoons, involved in these tough deci- based on conditions at the about 10 feet of soil would has contaminated groundwa- changing plan sions. It is widely believed time. And that decision need to be excavated below ter near the site since the that the statewide gridlock would have a lot to do with the building. 1980s, and cleanup efforts Gov. Henry McMaster was that took place in the 1999 public movement about the The latest of the spills oc- have been only partially suc- right to lift a mandatory evacuation for Hurricane county. curred in June when a urani- cessful. evacuation order for Beaufort Floyd played a role in the re- That’s a mixed signal we’re um-hydrofluoric acid solution In 2016, a potentially dan- County on Tuesday morning election loss for former Gov. not used to seeing when an burned through a spill liner, gerous buildup of uranium shortly before it was to take Jim Hodges. That seems to be evacuation is ordered. And it ate a 3-inch hole in the con- was discovered in an air pol- effect. the model to avoid, as it was made worse by the fact crete floor of the plant, then lution control device and, this We are not hurricane fore- should be. It was miserable that Beaufort County ap- leaked into the soil. At least year, the NRC cited Westing- casters and urged compliance for the public. And those peared, even as the evacua- two other spills due to broken house for failing to have an with the order, even as the seeking election, as McMas- tion order was made, to no pipes occurred in 2008 and adequate plan to limit a re- National Hurricane Center ter is at the moment, will longer be within the wide 2011. lease of any radioactive build- graphics showed Beaufort avoid that man-made disaster area of the hurricane’s po- According to the NRC, soil up into the air. County apparently out of the at all costs. tential landfall. Of course, testing showed uranium pol- So there are plenty of rea- zone for possible landfall of It has always been wise to that could always change. lution as high as 4,000 parts sons for the NRC to take it powerful Hurricane Florence. leave early as a hurricane ap- And as McMaster said, it’s per million, about 1,300 times slow and for DHEC to prove Nevertheless, it was clear proaches the state. For many easier to “stand down” all the higher than normal levels. the radioactive pollution will that the order was not going years, many people have state resources it takes to Uranium occurs naturally in not spread. to be widely followed. worked hard to drill that into pull off an evacuation than soil at about three parts per Westinghouse has about 10 Too many businesses to the public conscience. have them “stand up” at a million. Toxic levels can years left on its current li- count planned to remain By doing that on Monday, moment’s notice. cause kidney damage and cense. It obviously needs a open throughout the county. McMaster said, 1 million For the sake of the credibil- other serious health prob- better spill-containment sys- That means all those workers people will be out of harm’s ity of future evacuation or- lems. tem, and nearby residents, would not be leaving. way, including those in hos- ders, we applaud the gover- So far, there’s no evidence many of whom rely on wells, Our fear was that the gov- pitals and homes for the el- nor for standing down when that groundwater has been need long-term assurance ernor’s mandatory evacua- derly. He acknowledged the he did for Beaufort County.

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Approximation” Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Masters of Illusion Masters of Illusion Penn & Teller: Fool Us “Penn & Teller American Ninja Warrior “National Finals American Ninja Warrior “National Finals The Game Pookie WKTC Ø 4 22 Eve wants to quit Ed wants to reunite “More Twists on the Get Loopy” Ryan Chandler; Ryan Hayashi; Week 2” The top contestants tackle the Week 3” Players from the city finals com- accidentally shoots soccer. with his ex. Classics” (N) Ed Ripley. course. (Part 2 of 2) pete. (Part 1 of 2) Rick Fox. CABLE CHANNELS (5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 06.08.18” Live PD: Rewind The best moments from Live PD “Live PD -- 07.14.18” Riding along with law enforcement. Live PD “Live PD A&E 46 130 Riding along with law enforcement. “Live PD.” (N) -- 07.14.18” (6:30) ››› “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) Gene Wilder, Jack ››› “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003, Adventure) Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando (12:05) Fear the AMC 48 180 Albertson. A famous confectioner offers a grand prize to five children. Bloom. A blacksmith and a pirate must rescue a kidnapped damsel. Walking Dead ANPL 41 100 Treehouse Masters: Out on a Limb (N) Treehouse Masters (N) Scaled A gangster-themed enclosure. Tanked: Skimmed Tanked: Skimmed Treehouse Masters Scaled “What’s Love Got › “Baggage Claim” (2013, Romance-Comedy) Paula Patton, Derek Luke, Taye Diggs. A woman sets out (:05) ›› “Think Like a Man” (2012, Romance-Comedy) Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good. Men BET 61 162 to Do With It” on a cross-country quest to find a husband. use an advice book to turn the tables on their gals. (6:42) ›› “Baby Mama” (2008, Comedy) Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Greg Kinnear. A (8:50) ›› “Baby Mama” (2008, Comedy) Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Greg Kinnear. A (10:58) ››› “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) George Clooney. A BRAVO 47 181 career woman hires a surrogate mother to have her baby. career woman hires a surrogate mother to have her baby. suave ex-con assembles a team to rob a casino vault. CNBC 35 84 Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank Affordable wedding cakes. Shark Tank Shark Tank Shark Tank CNN 3 80 Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Cuomo Prime Time (N) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) Anderson Cooper (6:45) The Office (:20) The Office (7:55) The Office The Office “Crime ›› “Bad Teacher” (2011, Comedy) Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel. Amy Schumer Presents Sam Morril: Daniel Tosh: Peo- COM 57 136 “Business Ethics” “Baby Shower” Aid” Two teachers vie for the affections of a rich substitute. Positive Influence ple Pleaser Bunk’d Bunk’d Three ››› “Zootopia” (2016) Voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Shakira. Ani- (9:50) Stuck in the (:40) Bunk’d (:05) Raven’s Home Bizaardvark Bunk’d Emma and DISN 18 200 cabins compete. mated. Police rabbit Judy Hopps joins forces with a wily fox. Middle Zuri butt heads. DSC 42 103 BattleBots “A Bull in a Bot Shop” BattleBots Bots fight for a spot. (N) (:01) Treasure Quest: Snake Island (N) (:02) Street Outlaws “Grudge Wars” (:02) Treasure Quest: Snake Island Street Outlaws ESPN 26 35 College Football Georgia State at Memphis. From Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. (N) (Live) Boxing Jose Carlos Ramirez vs. Antonio Orozco. (N) (Live) ESPN2 27 39 NBA: The Jump WNBA Basketball Seattle Storm at Washington Mystics. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) FOOD 40 109 Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive FOXN 37 90 The Story With Martha MacCallum (N) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) Hannity (N) The Ingraham Angle (N) Fox News at Night with Shannon Tucker Carlson (5:40) ›› “National Treasure” (2004, Adventure) Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin (8:50) ›› “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” (2001) Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain Glen. The 700 Club ’Unbroken 2: The Path to ›› “Chicken Little” FREE 20 131 Bartha. A man tries to steal the Declaration of Independence. Premiere. A globe-trotter battles otherworldly creatures for an artifact. Redemption.’ (2005) FSS 21 47 Powerboat Racing P1 AquaX USA Women’s College Volleyball Texas A&M at Oklahoma. (N) (Live) 3 Wide Life (N) Raceline (N) Pro Football Week The Season Wm. Volleyball (6:00) “My Secret Valentine” (2018) “Yes, I Do” (2018, Romance) Jen Lilley, Marcus Rosner, Jessica Lowndes. A choco- The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls The Golden Girls HALL 52 183 Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker. latier needs to prove that she is ready for marriage. “Snap Out of It” “Feelings” “Zborn Again” HGTV 39 112 Bahamas Life Bahamas Life Dream Home Dream Home Tiny Paradise (N) Tiny Paradise House Hunters (N) Hunters Int’l House Hunters Hunters Int’l Tiny Paradise HIST 45 110 Ancient Aliens “The Mysterious Nine” Ancient Aliens: Declassified (N) In Search Of “Atlantis” (Season Finale) Zach searches for Atlantis. (N) (:05) Ancient Aliens In Search Of Law & Order “Red Ball” A deal with a Law & Order “Flaw” Money-laundering Law & Order “Ghosts” A criminal makes a Law & Order “Age of Innocence” Woman Law & Order “Life Line” A murdered Law & Order ION 13 18 criminal. scheme. deathbed confession. on life support. prostitute was a reporter. “Birthright” The Closer “Next of Kin” Search for a The Closer “Next of Kin” Search for a The Closer “Controlled Burn” An arson (:03) The Closer “Speed Bump” The (:03) The Closer A high-school girl is (12:01) The Closer LIFE 50 145 gang. (Part 1 of 2) gang. (Part 2 of 2) investigation. squad investigates a hit and run. found hanged in her bedroom. Search for a gang. MSNBC 36 92 Hardball With Chris Matthews (N) All In With Chris Hayes (N) Richard Engel On Assignment (N) The Last Word The 11th Hour With Brian Williams (N) All In With Chris NICK 16 210 Henry Danger I Am Frankie (N) SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Friends (:35) Friends (12:10) Friends PARMT 64 153 (:06) Friends (:44) Friends (Part 1 of 2) (:22) Friends Stephen King’s It: Maine friends struggle with the embodiment of evil. (6:00) ››› “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004, Children’s) Daniel Wynonna Earp “Undo It” History keeps Killjoys “The Kids Are Alright” Team Awe- The Purge “Take What’s Yours” Jane Futurama SYFY 58 152 Radcliffe. The young wizard confronts the fugitive Sirius Black. (DVS) repeating itself. (N) some Force sneaks onto the RAC. considers the morality of Purge. Bob’s Burgers ››› “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012, Action) Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy. Batman faces a masked villain named Bane. (DVS) ELEAGUE CS:GO Premier 2018- Olof ›› “Failure to TBS 24 156 (DVS) Returns. (N) Launch” (2006) (5:00) ›››› “The Great Ziegfeld” ››› “The Odd Couple” (1968, Comedy) Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John ››› “The Goodbye Girl” (1977, Romance-Comedy) Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha ›› “Lost in Yon- TCM 49 186 (1936, Musical) William Powell. Fiedler. An incurable slob rooms with a fastidious neurotic. Mason. A single mother and a would-be actor share an apartment. kers” (1993) TLC 43 157 Say Yes to the Dress 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Paul waits for Karine at the altar. (N) Unexpected Emiley goes into labor. (N) 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days “Extended: Trust a Try” NCIS: New Orleans A highly regarded ››› “Minority Report” (2002, Science Fiction) Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton. A cop tries to establish his inno- ›› “Act of Valor” (2012) Roselyn Sánchez. Premiere. Navy TNT 23 158 Navy pilot is killed. (DVS) cence in a future crime. (DVS) SEALs uncover a terrorist plot against America. TRUTV 38 129 Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers TV LAND 55 161 M*A*S*H (:36) M*A*S*H (:12) Everybody Loves Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Two and Half Men Two and Half Men King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens NCIS “Privileged Information” A Marine NCIS “Love Boat” A man’s body is found NCIS “High Tide” Torres and Bishop go Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family USA 25 132 falls to her death. (DVS) on a destroyer. (DVS) under cover. (DVS) “Party Crasher” “Heart Broken” “Bad Hair Day” “Best Men” (DVS) WE 68 166 CSI: Miami Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars (N) (:05) David Tutera’s CELEBrations (N) Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Marriage- Stars WGNA 8 172 M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Although an epic effort, ‘The First’ is incredibly boring

BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH lem: “The First” mission to For a series about a trip to Mars is an epic bore. Mars, “The First” sure takes its • It is impossible to describe sweet time. Streaming today on the new comedy series “Forev- Hulu, this British-American co- er” without giving too much production sure looks like a away. This series, streaming million, make that a billion, today on Amazon Prime, stars bucks. “Saturday Night Live” veterans Unfortunately, the pilot epi- Maya Rudolph and Fred Ar- sode to this epic effort is spec- misen as June and Oscar, a tacularly dull. Almost laugh- comfortably married couple ably so. whose lives have settled a tad Sean Penn stars as Tom too deeply into familiar Hagerty, mission commander, grooves. and Natascha McElhone por- The first episode opens with trays Laz Ingram, the chilly ge- an extended flashback to their nius who owns the private meeting, courtship, engage- company behind the mission. ment and marriage, set to Penn is neither the director Miles Davis’ hauntingly beauti- nor the producer nor the writer ful 1954 recording of Rodgers of “The First.” So he can’t be and Hart’s “It Never Entered blamed for the fact that it often My Mind.” Only, instead of unfolds like a fashion industry using the song to introduce homage to Sean Penn. We see mood and then move on, we Sean Penn jogging (shirtless in hear the entire piece as the re- long pants!) through New Or- petitive flashbacks continue, leans, of all places. We watch crashing well beyond poignan- Sean Penn feeding his dog. cy to the point of absurdity and PAUL SCHRIMALDI / HULU Sean Penn engages in amateur tedium. From left, Natascha McElhone stars as Laz Ingram, Sean Penn as Tom Hagerty and Oded Fehr as Eitan Hafri plumbing. Sean Penn looks Armisen simply does too in “The First,” now streaming on Hulu. pensive. Sean Penn looks good a job of playing Oscar as angry. Sean Penn looks at the an annoying bore. Rudolph, at a beloved TV institution. nel). The 2007 remake starred Us” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV-PG) * sky. Sean Penn looks “ripped.” adept at the blank stare that • TCM salutes the late Neil Russell Crowe and Christian “Dateline” (10 p.m., NBC). Sean Penn shaves. He shaves a says so much, wordlessly ex- Simon with three film adapta- Bale. lot. presses longing, impatience tions of his Broadway hits: “The What neither Penn nor any and desire. Of the five episodes Odd Couple” (8 p.m.); “The Good- LATE NIGHT of the characters do much of is I have screened, the second is bye Girl” (10 p.m.) and “Lost in SERIES NOTES Anna Kendrick and Judy engage in actual dialogue. The the best. And it takes place Yonkers” (midnight). Status and revenge on “Fresh Greer are booked on “The Late kind that moves the plot for- without Oscar at all. Perhaps Off the Boat” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV- Show With Stephen Colbert” ward and explores character. I’ve already revealed too much. PG) * On two episodes of “Mas- (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Chris And engages audiences. There • Streaming today on Netflix: TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS ters of Illusion” (CW, r, TV-14), Cuomo, Jerrod Carmichael, are turgid “Godspeed” speech- season two of “American Vandal” • The clock ticks on “The Resi- Xavier Mortimer (8 p.m.), Jo- Ruston Kelly, Allison Miller es between astronauts, numer- and season five of “Bojack dent” (8 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14). seph Gabriel (8:30 p.m., r) * and Pearl Aday visit “Late Night ous silent hugs and a few out- Horseman.” It also launches the • Kelly underestimates La- Jury duty on “Speechless” (8:30 With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., bursts. The most sustained con- talk show “Norm Macdonald Has marr on “The Orville” (9 p.m., p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Kevin NBC, r) * Keanu Reeves, Peter versation takes place between a Show” and streams the politi- Fox, r, TV-14). Hart hosts “TKO: Total Knock Stormare and LANY appear on Hagerty and a little girl as he cal thriller “The Angel,” based • Frank tangles with big tech Out” (9 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * “The Late Late Show with James teaches her a new way to eat a on the life of Ashraf Marwan, on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, r, Fred Savage hosts the game Corden” (12:35 a.m., CBS, r). sandwich. Egyptian President Gamal TV-14). show “Child Support” (9 p.m., Tech titan Ingram lives in a Abdel Nasser’s son-in-law, who • “Haunted Live” (10 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * Illusionists Copyright 2018 modern glass house that re- became a special assistant to Travel) follows professional audition on “Penn & Teller: Fool United Feature Syndicate sembles a museum. She lights President Anwar Sadat while ghost-chasers. a fire in the middle of summer working as a secret asset for Is- in New Orleans. Because she raeli intelligence during the can! Her most interesting ex- early 1970s. 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SATURDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 15 SP FT 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM LOCAL CHANNELS Entertainment Tonight (N) America’s Got Talent “Live Semi Finals 2” Semifinalists perform. Dateline NBC WIS News 10 at (:29) Saturday Night Live “John Mulaney; WIS * 3 10 11 (N) Jack White” Host John Mulaney; Jack White performs. News 19 at 7pm (N) Inside Edition Pink Collar Crimes “The Outcast of 48 Hours 48 Hours News 19 at 11pm NCIS: New Orleans “Musician Heal Thy- WLTX 3 9 9 Weekend (Season Brownstone Brooklyn” A public school (N) self” A case becomes personal for Pride. Premiere) (N) treasurer skims money. (N) Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! (:07) College Football Ohio State vs TCU. From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (N) (Live) Gamecock Satur- (12:05) Wipeout WOLO 9 5 12 “America’s Game” day Night Contestants face obstacles. The Durrells in Corfu on Masterpiece Father Brown “The Flower and the Fair- The Doctor Blake Mysteries “Sorrow Shetland Search for killer’s accomplice. Austin City Limits “Paul Simon” Sing- Bluegrass Under- WRJA ; 11 14 Louisa worries about her age. way” A body is discovered in the reeds. Song” A gypsy woman is murdered. er-songwriter Paul Simon. ground “Aaron Lee Tasjan” (N) (4:00) College FOX College College Football USC at Texas. From Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (N) (Live) WACH FOX News Panthers Huddle WACH Y 6 6 Football Houston at Football Extra (N) at 10 Texas Tech. (N) (Live) Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Rookie Blue Saving Hope “Breathless” Alex races to Leverage “The Tap-Out Job” The crew Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers WKTC Ø 4 22 Eve tries to avoid a Bud gets jumped at find an organ replacement. (DVS) goes after a corrupt promoter. A sensitivity training Share shameful Settling senseless tough teacher. the pot shop. session. secrets in the park. debates in the mall. CABLE CHANNELS (5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 05.05.18” Live PD: Rewind The best moments from Live PD “Live PD -- 04.20.18” Riding along with law enforcement. Live PD “Live PD A&E 46 130 Riding along with law enforcement. “Live PD.” (N) -- 04.20.18” (4:55) ››› “Pirates of the Caribbean: › “Gods of Egypt” (2016, Fantasy) Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites, Chadwick Boseman. Premiere. A mortal forms an ›› “XXX” (2002, Action) Vin Diesel, Asia Argento. A spy tries to AMC 48 180 The Curse of the Black Pearl” alliance with the god Horus to save Egypt. stop an anarchist with weapons. ANPL 41 100 My Cat From Hell: Scratch Tracks (N) My Cat From Hell “Lucifer the Cat” (N) My Cat From Hell “Meow Mates” (N) Wolves and Warriors (N) My Cat From Hell “Lucifer the Cat” My Cat From Hell (6:05) ›› “Think Like a Man” (2012, Romance-Comedy) Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara. Movie Martin “Get a Job” BET 61 162 Men use an advice book to turn the tables on their gals. (5:20) ››› “Ocean’s Thirteen” (2007) ››› “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001, Comedy-Drama) George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia. A suave ex- ››› “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004, Comedy-Drama) George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt BRAVO 47 181 George Clooney, Brad Pitt. con assembles a team to rob a casino vault. Damon. Indebted criminals plan an elaborate heist in Europe. CNBC 35 84 Undercover Boss Undercover Boss “Vivint” Undercover Boss “Tilted Kilt” Undercover Boss Undercover Boss “Massage Heights” Undercover Boss CNN 3 80 The Axe Files With David Axelrod (N) CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) The Eighties The Nineties “Isn’t it Ironic?” The 2000s “I Want My MP3” This Is Life (6:15) ›› “Bad Teacher” (2011, Comedy) Cameron Diaz. Two (:25) ››› “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” (2008, Romance-Comedy) Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis. A (:05) › “Dirty Grandpa” (2016) Robert De Niro. A lawyer brings COM 57 136 teachers vie for the affections of a rich substitute. musician encounters his ex and her new lover in Hawaii. his foulmouthed grandfather to spring break. Stuck in the Middle Stuck in the Middle ››› “Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie” (2009, Chil- (:45) Raven’s Home (:10) Raven’s Home (:35) Bizaardvark Bizaardvark Andi Mack Bunk’d DISN 18 200 dren’s) Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin. DSC 42 103 Diesel Brothers “Diesel Defender” Diesel Brothers “Diesel Jam Overhaul” The guys overhaul a truck for a father. (N) Diesel Brothers (Part 1 of 2) Diesel Brothers ESPN 26 35 College Football Alabama at Mississippi. From Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. (N) (Live) College Football Washington at Utah. From Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (N) (Live) ESPN2 27 39 (:15) College Football Middle Tennessee State at Georgia. From Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. (N) (Live) (:15) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) FOOD 40 109 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Diners, Drive FOXN 37 90 Fox Report with Jon Scott (N) Watters’ World (N) Justice With Judge Jeanine (N) The Greg Gutfeld Show (N) Watters’ World Justice Judge (6:45) ›››› “Beauty and the Beast” (1991, Children’s) Voices of Paige O’Hara. (8:50) ››› “Cinderella” (2015, Children’s) Cate Blanchett, Lily James, Richard Madden. A young woman (:25) ›› “Alice in Wonderland” (2010) FREE 20 131 Animated. A maiden trades places with her captive father. tries not to lose hope in the face of cruelty. Johnny Depp. FSS 21 47 College Football Boxing 30 Fight Sports: Boxing Running Pro Football Week College Football Rutgers at Kansas. “Wedding of Dreams” (2018, Romance) Debbie Gibson, Robert Gant, Pascale “Love in Design” (2018, Romance) Danica McKellar, Andrew W. Walker. Premiere. A 2018 Fall Harvest The Golden Girls The Golden Girls HALL 52 183 Hutton. Debbie’s manager tries to lure her back into the limelight. TV star finds romance while renovating a historical manor. Preview Special “Bedtime Story” HGTV 39 112 Property Brothers Love It or List It “Overseas Oversight” Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation Mountain Life Mountain Life House Hunters Hunters Int’l Beachfrnt Reno HIST 45 110 Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars (:31) Pawn Stars (:03) Pawn Stars (:33) Pawn Stars (:03) Pawn Stars (:33) Pawn Stars (12:03) Pawn Stars Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Cor- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit An Law & Order: Special Victims Unit The Law & Order: Spe- ION 13 18 piano instructor molests his students. porate lawyer suspected of murder. Stabler probes a crime scene. diplomat’s daughter is assaulted. detectives track a rapist. cial Victims Unit (6:30) “Don’t Wake Mommy” (2015, “The Bad Seed: Special Edition” (2018, Mystery) Mckenna Grace, Rob Lowe. Pre- (:04) You “Pilot” Joe meets and falls in (:04) “The Bad Seed” (2018) Mckenna Grace, Rob Lowe. A LIFE 50 145 Suspense) Ashley Bell, Sara Rue. miere. A man begins to suspect that his daughter is a killer. love with Beck. man begins to suspect that his daughter is a killer. MSNBC 36 92 Hardball With Chris Matthews All In With Chris Hayes Richard Engel On Assignment The Last Word The 11th Hour With Brian Williams The Beat With NICK 16 210 Henry Danger Henry Danger “Alex & Me” (2018, Drama) Alex Morgan. Premiere. SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Friends (12:05) Friends PARMT 64 153 (5:30) ›› “Battleship” (2012) Taylor Kitsch. ›› “The A-Team” (2010) Liam Neeson. Former Special Forces soldiers form a rogue unit. ›› “Tron: Legacy” (2010) Jeff Bridges. (5:30) ›› “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” ››› “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo. Premiere. The Avengers Futurama Futurama “Raging Futurama SYFY 58 152 (2010) Nicolas Cage. reassemble to battle a technological villain. (DVS) Bender” The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Full Frontal With Wrecked “Hunt Day” Drop the Mic TBS 24 156 Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Theory Samantha Bee (6:15) ››› “Going Home” (1971, Dra- ››› “Panic in the Streets” (1950, Suspense) Richard Widmark, Paul Douglas. New ›› “The Killer That Stalked New York” (1950, Drama) Evelyn Summer of ’63 ›› “Angel Face” TCM 49 186 ma) Robert Mitchum. Orleans doctor and police captain hunt plague carrier. Keyes, Charles Korvin, William Bishop. (1952) TLC 43 157 My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding Gypsy Wedding (4:55) ››› “Star Wars: Revenge of the ›››› “Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977, Science Fiction) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. Young (:45) ›››› “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Mark Hamill, Harrison TNT 23 158 Sith” (2005) Ewan McGregor. Luke Skywalker battles evil Darth Vader. (DVS) Ford. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia face Darth Vader’s wrath. TRUTV 38 129 Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Comedy Knockout Comedy Knockout Comedy Knockout TV LAND 55 161 Two and Half Men Two and Half Men (:12) Two and a Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens NCIS “Blood Brothers” A sailor needs a NCIS “Burden of Proof” A convicted felon NCIS “Voices” A person of interest is found NCIS “Ready or Not” The team tracks an Queen of the South “El Mundo” The Purge “What Is USA 25 132 bone marrow transplant. swears he was framed. murdered. (DVS) elusive arms dealer. (DVS) America?” WE 68 166 Criminal Minds “Proof” (DVS) Criminal Minds “Dorado Falls” Criminal Minds “Painless” Criminal Minds (DVS) Criminal Minds “Epilogue” Criminal Minds WGNA 8 172 Married ... With Married ... With Married ... With Married ... With Married ... With Married ... With Married ... With Married ... With ››› “Blades of Glory” (2007, Comedy) Will Ferrell. Will a ‘Saturday Night Live’ makeover boost Emmys? Editor’s Note: TV Highlights will return ... It’s just a little bit higher stakes.” ered equivalent Oscar viewership. A Tuesday. Michaels’ choice of his “Weekend Up- plan to add a popular film category in date” stars is part of the “SNL” stamp 2019 was shelved when critics de- BY LYNN ELBER he’s giving the night. Kate McKinnon, nounced it as pandering.) AP Television Writer Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin are among Tom O’Neil, editor of Gold Derby and the current and former cast members author of “The Emmys” and an Emmy LOS ANGELES (AP) — Excited about and guest stars serving as presenters. voter as well, argues for adding nomi- Monday’s 70th Emmy Awards? Proba- The dive into the “SNL” talent pool is nees to all categories to recognize the bly not. That’s an educated guess based reminiscent of Michaels’ approach to so-called “peak TV” flood of streaming, on shrinking interest in entertainment’s the 1988 Emmys, which opened with cable and broadcast programs. back-slapping ceremonies generally and Nora Dunn and Jan Hooks performing THE ASSOCIATED PRESS “Why not expand each race to 10 or 12 television’s biggest night in particular. as “SNL” characters the Sweeney sis- This image released by Hulu shows Elisa- nominees in order to be more inclusive Last year’s Emmys drew 11.4 million ters. The sketch show’s Al Franken and beth Moss, left, and Ann Dowd in a scene and to please Emmycast viewers who viewers, a smidge above 2016’s worst-ev- Robert Smigel were among the ceremo- from “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The program tune in to see their favorites?” O’Neil er 11.3 million. The 2018 Oscars dipped ny’s writers. has been nominated for an Emmy for out- said. “The TV academy is not adapting to an all-time low with 26.5 million view- Nominee Tracey Ullman declared standing drama series. fast enough to the modern media ers — still more than double that of its them the “hippest” Emmys ever, while a scene.” small-screen sibling. Variety review called the ceremony a But it’s not just TV viewers who mat- Broadway producer Davenport con- But imagine this: An expert in pro- “vast improvement” over the 1987 cere- ter. Any awards show is tasked with tends that TV industry members who ducing live TV jumps in to invigorate mony and briskly efficient but “devoid spotlighting the wider industry it repre- support an awards-bloated ceremony the stale, decades-old Emmy format by of humor or emotional wallop.” sents. are missing the point. orchestrating more laughs, more sur- Michaels, who declined to be inter- In 2009, the TV academy proposed “We can go on and on about how prises and fewer trophy presentations viewed for this story, has certainly showing edited acceptances of eight awards shows are for recognizing excel- capped by giddy yet dull speeches. upped his game and expanded his cre- awards given out before the main event lence, and they are, but they are an in- (Sorry, that last one isn’t going to hap- ative empire since then, with credits in- to make room for more entertainment, dustry’s best chance at marketing itself pen, explanation below.) cluding “30 Rock,” ‘’Portlandia” and a la the Tony and Grammys, with then- that it will have all year,” he said. The The magic could be delivered by “Sat- Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show.” ceremony host Neil Patrick Harris Oscars typically feature a splashy open- urday Night Live” impresario Lorne Mi- Crown jewel “SNL,” entering its 44th gamely defended the approach as pro- ing and are punctuated by performanc- chaels, who’s producing his first Emmy season this fall, received 21 Emmy nods viding “the best show we can to the au- es of the nominated songs, and the Awards since the late 80s, back when this year and holds the record for most- dience.” Emmys should follow suit by drawing the top nominees included “The Golden nominated show ever with 252. Its satiri- But those in the affected — and, let’s on TV’s crowd-pleasing strengths. Girls” and “thirtysomething.” cal broadsides at President Donald face it, less-glamorous categories, in- “There’s more performance on televi- The contenders for the Emmys airing Trump and his allies have delivered a cluding writers and directors — pushed sion than there ever has been, with at 8 p.m. Monday on NBC are unique ratings boost and renewed cultural rele- back hard. The idea was ditched, and ‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice’ and and distinctly contemporary, “Atlanta” vance. viewers will sit (or not) through 26 ‘America’s Got Talent’” among others, and “The Handmaid’s Tale” among It’s already a winner this year, claim- awards Monday. he said. “There’s got to be some way to them, but can the tradition-bound cere- ing seven trophies at last weekend’s cre- Trying another tack that year to stem showcase that talent.” mony possibly be their equal? ative arts ceremony, including one for an already worrisome ratings slide, the Syracuse’s Thompson suggests more Ken Davenport, a Tony-Award win- “SNL” guest host Tiffany Haddish. That number of nominations slots was in- drastic changes to a Hollywood rite he ning Broadway producer (“Kinky ties it with the formidable “Game of creased for top categories including calls “stodgy” and mindlessly hide- Boots,” ‘’Once on This Island”), says Mi- Thrones” in the run-up to Monday’s comedy and drama. 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