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Authorities asked for the public’s help Wednesday morning during a news conference at Sumter Police Department in locating 52-year-old Tommy Brailey, who has been missing since Aug. 25. According to a flier from the police department, Tommy Brailey, an employee of Continental Tire the Americas, left work early on Aug. 24 and went to Brewers Bar & BRAILEY Grill at 106 E. Wesmark Blvd. A coworker saw Brailey leave the bar alone in his vehicle about 2 a.m. Brai- ley drives a silver 2004 BMW 325i with S.C. license tag LYB406 and a chrome Pittsburgh

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PREPARE FOR THE STORM Come by The Sumter Item, 36 W. Liberty St., to pick up a copy of this year’s South 3rd-graders could Carolina Hurricane Guide, produced by the state’s Emergency Management Division. In the guide, you’ll find preparation tips, a supply checklist, information on returning be held back if they home if you evacuate, getting pets ready for severe weather and everything you should know before and after the storm if it heads don’t meet reading toward South Carolina. standards this year

PHOTOS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BY BRUCE MILLS Motorists head north on US 1 on Wednesday in Key Largo, Florida, in anticipation of Hurricane Irma. Keys officials an- [email protected] nounced a mandatory evacuation Wednesday for visitors, with residents being told to leave today. Beginning this school year, third-graders in public schools who don’t meet reading profi- Tri-county area could see effects from storm early next week ciency requirements or don’t meet one of seven good-cause exemptions will be held back. MIAMI (AP) — Florida resi- This is a part of the state’s Read to Succeed dents picked store shelves clean, Act that was passed in 2014. However, the law and long lines formed at gas S.C. DOT is systemically revamping reading pumps Wednesday as Hurricane instruction positively in K-12 pub- Irma, a Category 5 monster with lic education, according to a Sum- potentially catastrophic winds of ter School District administrator. 185 mph, steamed toward the prepares Cynthia Graham, the district’s Sunshine State and a possible di- director of literacy programs, rect hit on the Miami metropoli- spoke on the state law recently. tan area of nearly 6 million peo- for storm GRAHAM She said sections of the law have ple. had staggered implementation in The most powerful hurricane FROM STAFF REPORTS recent years to allow for a smooth transition ever recorded in the Atlantic de- South Carolina Depart- and stronger student reading proficiency. As stroyed homes and flooded streets Employees of a building supply store ment of Transportation has the district’s Read to Succeed liaison to the as it roared through a chain of load sheets of plywood for a custom- been monitoring Hurricane state Department of Education, Graham has small islands in the northern Ca- er in the back of a truck during prep- Irma since Labor Day week- overseen local implementation of the law’s ribbean some 1,000 miles from aration for Hurricane Irma on end, and maintenance forc- standards. Florida. Forecasters said Irma Wednesday in Orlando. es started the first steps in In adherence to the law, the district hired 16 could strike the Miami area by storm preparations on reading coaches, who are certified teachers — early Sunday, then rake the en- Hurricane Irma locally beginning Tuesday as the storm moves one for each of the district’s 15 elementary tire length of the state’s east Monday night and into Tuesday. closer to the United States. schools and one primary school. During the coast and push into Georgia and Improved conditions are expected SCDOT Deputy Secretary last three years, the reading coaches have re- the Carolinas. in the area Wednesday, the NWS for Engineering Leland Col- ceived intensive training from the state depart- According to the National said. vin said all actions are pre- ment and then instructed all district elementa- Weather Service in Columbia, “This thing is a buzz saw,” liminary. ry school teachers on best practices to better there is a strong possibility of seeing significant effects from SEE IRMA, PAGE A6 SEE DOT, PAGE A6 SEE READING, PAGE A5

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penny sales tax and are in the 15 South from Agricultural Irma a possibility, City Man- Highland Avenue residents reassured sidewalks design stages. He assured the Conservation to General Com- ager Deron McCormick said are coming soon as part of penny tax projects attendees that the order the mercial. the city is doing all it can to penny tax projects were listed In new business, council be ready. BY JIM HILLEY walks, and portions of the in the Penny Tax Election also approved a procurement “As you know, anytime se- [email protected] street get flooded even after does not represent their prior- resolution to accept a $109,235 vere weather is in the news, short rains, said Randolph ity, as some have suggested. bid from B&B Construction to all of the city departments are City Council Chambers Black, a local contractor and The sidewalks were listed remove and replace 830 feet of preparing and trying to stay were packed with residents a former city council candi- near the end of the projects sewer lines and pavement in prepared. These are things, from the Highland Avenue date who lives on the street. during the election. the Crosswell Drive and unfortunately, we have experi- area urging Sumter City Black said area residents In old business, council Yeadon Street area. ence with,” he said. “We are Council to install sidewalks had tried numerous avenues passed the final reading of or- Assistant City Manager Al in contact with other agen- on the street so children liv- to have the sidewalks built but dinances to change the zoning Harris said the sewer project cies, including the county’s ing in the area who attend haven’t been successful. of 1.45 acres of land at 36 and would include replacing lines emergency management di- Willow Drive Elementary Mayor Joe McElveen as- 40 Artillery Drive from Resi- under Lafayette Drive. Some of rector, and we have been and School can more easily get to sured Black and the other at- dential-6 to Limited Commer- the sewer lines being replaced will continue to be prepared school. tendees that the sidewalks cial and to change zoning of are 80 to 90 years old, he said. for what comes the best we Highland Avenue lacks side- had been funded through the 1.34 acres of land at 1750 U.S. With a visit from Hurricane can,” McCormick said.

LOCAL BRIEFS FROM STAFF REPORTS Hiring will begin mid-month 2 Community Circles canceled ahead of storm

Sumter Volunteers Inc. has canceled its first two Commu- for Sumter Easy Home facility nity Circles because of concerns about Hurricane Irma. The project will now begin on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Mill- wood Elementary School cafe- teria. Jo Anne Morris, executive director of Sumter Volun- teers Inc., said she hopes to re- schedule the Community Cir- cles for Willow Drive and Alice Drive elementary schools after the danger of the hurricane is over. Meanwhile, she is still looking for volunteers for the remaining circles. For more information, call Morris at (803) 775-7423. Become a pro with Halloween makeup Halloween is still almost seven weeks away, and that might be a good thing, in that it allows plenty of time to work on and perfect your cos- tume — especially your makeup. At 6 p.m. Friday, Kelly Melton, actor and Sumter High School’s award-winning drama teacher, will conduct a one-night Special FX workshop at Sumter County Gal- lery of Art. Whether you want to look like a member of KISS, a zom- bie or a vampire, a mummy, a witch or almost anything else, JOE PERRY / SUMTER COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Melton can teach you how to Contractors work on the interior of the Sumter Easy Home LLC building on North Wise Drive. The company, a manufacturer and distribu- do it effectively. tor of housewares, plans to be operational in mid-September. Fee for the class is $30 for gallery members, $35 for non- housewares for such clients ty, according to Andy Sear- Searles said. “Everything is members, which includes Company transforms as Walmart, Lowe’s and Tar- les, a process engineer on state of the art.” makeup and light refresh- spec building with get. site. Before the company is able ments. Guests, who must be Dennis Dotson, Sumter Everything is proceeding to start manufacturing, it’s 21 or older, are invited to its $37M investment Easy Home’s warehouse as it should in stages, he had to do extensive work to BYOB. BY JOE PERRY operations manager, said said, and by year’s end, the the building, such as pour- Call Sumter County Gallery Sumter County Communications last week that after some goal is to have six machines ing concrete and installing of Art, 200 Hasell St., at (803) Coordinator delays the company plans up and running with close to electrical infrastructure. A 775-0543 for more information to be operational in mid- 30 employees. new parking lot and land- or a reservation. During the course of the September. In that same Plastic containers, coat scaping are coming along, as last few months, Sumter time frame, ReadySC — a hangers and laundry bas- are offices and the main Easy Home LLC has been division of the state techni- kets had previously been im- lobby. working hard to transform cal college system that will ported from China, Searles Sumter County Adminis- CORRECTION the former Sumter County be providing customized said, and with manufactur- trator Gary Mixon said the An article in the Friday, Spec Building into a manu- job training and screening ing poised to shift to Sumter, county constantly strives to Sept. 4, The Sumter Item failed facturing and distribution for the company — is ex- they’ll also produce adjust- grow its industrial base and to list a scheduled public hear- hub. pected to begin taking able shelving. bring in more investment. ing for the Community Devel- In late June, the company training applications for Eventually 16 machines “We’re happy to see Sum- opment Block Grant program. announced plans to invest mainline employment. will be at the facility, he ter Easy Home LLC making A meeting is scheduled for 6 $37 million and create 88 Any day now, the compa- said, and with 28 acres sur- steady progress,” he said. p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the jobs in Sumter County to ny’s first injection-molding rounding the site, it has “This building used to be a North HOPE Center, 904 S. produce and distribute home machine will be delivered to room to grow. shell, so they’ve come a long Main St. organization items and the North Wise Drive facili- “They’re doing it right,” way.”

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A disabled Sumter man whose house was destroyed by the October 2015 flood has a new home, thanks to the South Carolina Disaster Recovery S.C. Disaster Recovery Office built this Office. The man, who prefers to remain house from the ground up for a disabled anonymous, lived in his severely wa- homeowner whose home was damaged in ter-damaged home for more than a the “1,000-year flood” of October 2015. year, then he moved into a motel, remaining until his new home was completed. Last Tuesday, as he watched, the house was completely furnished with donated items by the Palmetto Project Community Flood Hub. J.R. Sanderson, project director for the office, said the Sumter home is just the second one “stick built from the ground up” by the office. He said it expects to complete repairs or build PHOTOS BY IVY MOORE / THE SUMTER ITEM PHOTO PROVIDED new homes for “about 2,100 homeowners, total,” and that about 20 percent Staff from the Palmetto Project Community Flood Hub begin moving a house full of furniture into the home built through the S.C. Di- have been done. Homeowners with saster Recovery Office for a disabled Sumter man who lost his home to the October 2015 flood. very low income were the target cli- Above right, the house destroyed by the October 2015 flood is seen. It had to be demolished so that the South Carolina Disaster Re- ents for the project, which focused on covery Office could build a new house on the site for the homeowner, who had remained in the house for a year. the disabled, elderly and families with children under 5 years old. is part of the S.C. Department of Com- homeowner is a model that “takes 90 plete with appliances and furnished The goal for the program, Sander- merce, is “part of the Community De- days to build from the ground up,” by the Palmetto Project Community son said, is to ensure that the home- velopment Block Grant Disaster Re- Sanderson said, adding, “That’s too Flood Hub, which moved furnishings owners have “safe, sanitary and se- covery program of the U.S. Depart- long for me.” into the two-bedroom home as he cure” homes in which to live. The new ment of Housing and Urban Develop- He said the office repaired nine watched. Harvest Hope would bring Sumter home, he said, is American ment,” according to the office’s web- homes in Georgetown and “about 30 groceries later. Disabilities Act compatible. This par- site. This money is used specifically to more” are still being made safe and liv- “We are so proud of the philan- ticular house has a new ramp, handi- assist “tenants, landlords, developers able there. In Sumter, 51 have been com- thropic organizations that are doing cap-accessible kitchen appliances and and local government” in the most ef- pleted, and 14 are under construction. so much,” Sanderson said. “It’s really shower, among other special features. fective and cost-efficient manner and “We’re turning about 32 houses per South Carolinians helping South Car- Total cost was about $97,000, Sander- is managed by the office with the sup- week,” Sanderson said. “Eight a day.” olinians.” son said. port of the Department of Commerce. The homeowner said he was over- For more information about the Money for the recovery office, which The house furnished for the Sumter whelmed by having a new home, com- project, visit www.scdr.sc.gov. Shaw’s 20th FSS wins $5,000 at workshop

BY STEPHEN WARNS of revitalizing the squadron the APF companion projects U.S. AIR FORCE and reinforce the fact the are funded at the same time Special to The Sumter Item squadron is the heartbeat of we do our Nonappropriated the installation.” Fund projects to transform JOINT BASE SAN ANTO- Turner also emphasized our food delivery.” NIO-LACKLAND, Texas — how the Air Force Installation During the workshop, topics “Revitalizing the Squadron & and Mission Support Center ranging from AF Central Pro- YOU!” was the theme of this and AFSVA help the squad- grams to Club Member Portal year’s Force Support Squad- ron. The center is responsible transition, Air Force Sports, U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY STEVE WARNS / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM ron Leadership Workshop for providing installation and lodging essentials and child The 20th Force Support Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base received a held Aug. 21-24 in San Anto- mission support capabilities and youth programs were dis- check for $5,000 for winning a “Shark Tank” contest on how to better nio. to 77 installations, nine major cussed. There also was a customer appreciation initiatives. The workshop, sponsored commands and six primary “Shark Tank” presentation by the Air Force Services Ac- subordinate units, including where the squadron com- on a SMILE day, finding the morale of both internal tivity, brought squadron com- AFSVA and the Air Force manders and directors gave SMILE cards hidden in facil- and external squadron per- manders together to share Civil Engineer Center. demonstrations of installation ities to exchange for a $10 sonnel. best practices and how to “For example, AFIMSC’s squadron programs that gift card. They could also be “It created an internal ex- keep their squadrons innova- support to AFSVA’s efforts to could be used to support read- randomly picked after tak- citement and boost to morale tive and relevant while serv- transform the food landscape iness, resiliency and morale ing a survey or be selected like no other program before ing airmen and their families. across the entire installation of airmen and their families. at random from the “prize it,” said Lisa Stevens, 20th “The FSS is the human cap- is critical,” she said. “I think The 20th FSS at Shaw Air patrols” that roamed Shaw. FSS deputy director. “Team ital runway,” said Col. Donna there’s a lot of goodness and Force Base won $5,000 for its Customers posted selfies en- members wanted to go on Turner, AFSVA commander. synergy between AFCEC and “SMILE” program. Custom- joying Shaw activities with prize patrols and loved “Our FSS personnel are truly AFSVA as we work together ers won by patronizing a the hashtag #FSSSmiles. cheering for winners — it that runway to deliver that as part of AFIMSC to ensure designated squadron facility The program contributed to was fun!” core mission support, resiliency, quality of life and family support capabilities to our Cash in a FLASH! 16 S. MAIN STREET airmen and their families.” We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins Powell’s “The jobs our FSS airmen & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, SUMTER SC bring to the fight every sin- Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates ON MAIN (803) 775-8171 gle day to take care of our Lafayette Gold airmen and their families are critical for mission suc- and Silver Exchange HANDBAG SALE cess,” the colonel added. InsideInnside VestcoVestco PrPropertiesopperrties “That’s one of the reasons 480 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 ((inside Coca-Cola Building) why we have workshops like Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 PM • Sat: 8 - 2 PM this, so we can tie the Air Force chief of staff’s focus 803-773-8022 Concord Baptist Church

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that foul play led to Tommy Braileys’ home, surrounding BRAILEY Brailey’s disappearance. And roads and bodies of water. He FROM PAGE A1 he does not have any medical said the search has also ex- issues that would affect his tended into the Pee Dee re- Steelers front license plate. ability to drive, he said. gion. After leaving the bar, Brai- There has also been no fi- Brailey was last seen wear- ley did not return home, nor nancial card activity since he ing a pair of blue jeans and a did he show up for work later has been missing, Roark said. polo shirt with the Continen- that evening on Aug. 25. Since Brailey has been tal Tire logo on it. He has Mildred Solomon-Brailey, missing, officers and volun- brown eyes and black hair, is Tommy Brailey’s wife, said teers have searched the road- 5 feet 5 inches tall and she last saw her husband ways leading from Brewers to weighs approximately 165 about 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 24 the Braileys’ home in Lee pounds. when he left for work. County but have not found Roark asked that the people Usually, he will not go a any information that he had who were at or near Brewers few hours without checking PHOTO PROVIDED been there, he said. Roark during the evening and early in, she said. She described Tommy Brailey drives a silver 2004 BMW 325i like this one with S.C. li- said Brailey’s home address morning of Aug. 25 to try to him as a devoted husband cense plate LYB406. His vehicle also has a chrome Pittsburgh Steelers on U.S. 401 is in the city but remember if they saw any- who spoiled his family. front license plate. actually located in Lee Coun- thing suspicious. If so, call However, since he has been ty. the police department’s non- missing, she said she and her swer for them. Sheila Brailey, Tommy Brai- Officers are conducting the emergency number at (803) two daughters have not been “This is really taking a toll ley’s sister. He is always in search as if they are looking 436-2700, he said. Information able to get a good night’s rest. on our family,” she said. “I contact with his family, she for a wrecked vehicle, he can also be given anonymous- She said her daughters ask just want my husband said. said. ly by calling Crime Stoppers about their father every day, home.” Chief Russell Roark III said Roark said officers have at (803) 436-2718 or 1-888-274- but she does not have an an- “This is not Tommy,” said there is no reason to think searched the land around the 6372.

cording to the Read to Suc- schools must have interven- Morning at the sculpture READING ceed Act, third-graders who tionists in place to serve FROM PAGE A1 score at the lowest achieve- them and provide even more ment level of the test will concentration. Graham said engage students with read- now be held back. the district’s goal is to have ing and writing, Graham However, if they meet a an interventionist on staff at said. good-cause exemption, stu- all the district’s elementary These best practices in- dents will be promoted to schools. clude helping classroom fourth grade. From kindergarten for- teachers improve the physi- Good-cause exemptions in- ward, parents are now kept cal environment in the class- clude attending a Read to abreast if a child has a read- room — from more books Succeed summer reading ing deficiency, and they are available in different genres camp, demonstrating grade- included in intervention to implementing different level reading proficiency on strategies, according to Gra- types of guided reading another state-approved test ham. groups in a different room- and certain students with Through the Read to Suc- seating format for students disabilities. ceed initiative, the district to participate in. Graham said the district has increased English and The reading coaches have began implementing summer language arts instructional also helped teachers with in- reading camps three years time in the elementary tervention efforts because ago for elementary school schools to 120 minutes per classroom teachers are the students. Last summer, the day, Graham said. This in- first line of defense to strug- district had about 260 pre- cludes integration of reading gling readers, according to identified students in five and writing in other subject Graham. camps across the county. areas, such as social studies The more intensive efforts Graham said current third- and science. In the district’s to help children read on graders in the district who middle and high schools, the grade level now begin as have reading deficiencies goal is 90 minutes of English early as pre-kindergarten have likely had the opportu- and language arts instruc- and kindergarten — as op- nity to attend summer read- tional time. posed to waiting until third ing camps in both 2016 and Graham said she thinks grade to officially assess stu- 2017 as rising first- and sec- the Read to Succeed Act is dents’ reading ability. ond-graders. Camps consist helping students, given the “It’s a much more compre- of 96 instructional hours more comprehensive ap- hensive look at kids as they during a four- to five-week proach. approach the third grade and period, generally in June, “I think it’s an excellent the reading test,” Graham Graham said. benefit,” Graham said. “Ev- said. “We have been doing a Third-graders who attend erybody is beginning to real- lot to try to work with chil- a Read to Succeed summer ize the importance of work- dren prior to the third reading camp at the end of ing together. The law that grade.” this school year will be as- was put in place was to truly MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM Determining a student’s sessed on their progress to make a difference in how we A swan swims by the Recovery sculpture at Swan Lake-Iris Gar- reading proficiency in third determine whether they are educate our children and dens on Tuesday morning. The sculpture was built by Grainger grade is based on state-man- promoted to fourth grade, teach reading. The teaching McKoy and installed in the gardens in 2010 and depicts a pintail dated test scores, usually the Graham said. of reading is everybody’s duck’s wing while it’s in flight. For more information about the SC READY assessment for If a student is held back in business, not just the ELA sculptor, visit www.graingermckoy.com. English/language arts. Ac- the third grade, the law says teacher.” COOK’S PARTS CITY Auto Parts Broadstone Manor Antiques & Interiors 3170 Frierson Rd. • Dalzell, SC 29040 Phone: 803-499-9086 • Fax: 803-499-4388 Fixer Upper ... HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-6PM • SATURDAY 8AM-5PM FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR 30 YEARS! Sumter Style WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF AUTO PARTS 204 & 208 BROAD STREET COME CHECK US OUT! SUMTER, SC 29150 THURSDAY - SATURDAY 10:00-5:00 803.778.1890

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IRMA FROM PAGE A1 warned Colorado State University me- teorology professor Phil Klotzbach. “I don’t see any way out of it.” An estimated 25,000 people or more left the Florida Keys after all visitors were ordered to clear out, causing bumper-to-bumper traffic on the single highway that links the chain of low-lying islands to the mainland. But because of the uncertainty in any forecast this far out, state and local authorities in Miami and Fort Lauderdale held off for the time being on ordering any widespread evacua- tions there. Republican Gov. Rick Scott waived tolls on all Florida highways and told people if they were thinking about leaving to “get out now.” But in the same breath, he acknowledged that “it’s hard to tell people where to go until we know exactly where it will go.” Amid the dire forecasts and the dev- astating damage done by Hurricane Harvey less than two weeks ago in Houston, some people who usually ride out storms in Florida seemed un- willing to risk it this time. “Should we leave? A lot of people that I wouldn’t expect to leave are leaving. So, it’s like, ‘Oh, wow!’” said THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Martie McClain, 66, who lives in the A man surveys the wreckage on his property after the passing of Hurricane Irma in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, on Wednesday. South Florida town of Plantation. Heavy rain and 185 mph winds lashed the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico’s northeast coast as Irma, the strongest Atlantic Ocean hurri- Still, she was undecided about going cane ever measured, roared through the Caribbean islands on its way to a possible hit on South Florida. and worried about getting stuck in traffic and running out of gas. can get fuel into Florida quickly to than 24 hours, Colorado State’s Klotz- change has become more pronounced. The many construction cranes at ease shortages. bach said. Under 2001 rules, housing in most sites across South Florida could pose a It has been almost 25 years since University of Miami hurricane re- parts of Florida must be built to with- serious threat if they are toppled. Florida took a hit from a Category 5 searcher Brian McNoldy said Irma stand a Category 3 hurricane, mean- In Miami, the deputy director of the storm. Hurricane Andrew struck just could easily prove the costliest storm ing winds of up to 129 mph. Miami- Building Department, Maurice Pons, south of Miami in 1992 with winds in U.S. history. Dade and Broward counties have more said that there are about two dozen topping 165 mph, killing 65 people and Jeff Masters, director of the Weath- stringent building codes requiring such cranes in the city alone and that inflicting $26 billion in damage. It was er Underground forecasting service, some structures to withstand Catego- they were built to withstand winds up at the time the most expensive natural warned that high winds and large ry 4 winds of 146 mph and 140 mph re- to 145 mph but not a Category 5 hurri- disaster in U.S. history. storm surges will damage expensive spectively. cane. “We’ll see what happens,” President properties from Miami to Charleston, As Irma drew closer, Georgia and He said he could “not advise staying Trump said in Washington. “It looks South Carolina. South Carolina declared a state of in a building next to a construction like it could be something that could “If it goes right up the Gold Coast emergency. North Carolina declared crane during a major hurricane like be not good, believe me, not good.” like the current models are saying, a state of emergency taking effect Irma.” Trump’s exclusive Mar-a-Lago re- then the Gold Coast is going to become this morning. As people rushed to buy up water sort in Palm Beach — the unofficial the Mud Coast,” Masters said. “That “It’s just scary, you know? We want and other supplies, board up their Southern White House — sits in the includes Mar-a-Lago.” to get to higher ground. Never had a homes with plywood and fill up their path of the storm. While Florida building codes were Cat 5, never experienced it,” said Mi- cars, Scott declared a state of emer- This is only the second time on tightened and enforced more strin- chelle Reynolds, who was leaving the gency and asked the governors of Al- Earth since satellites started tracking gently after Andrew, the population Keys as people filled gas cans and abama and Georgia to waive truck- storms about 40 years ago that one since then has grown, coastal develop- workers covered fuel pumps with “out ing regulations so gasoline tankers maintained 185 mph winds for more ment has continued, and climate of service” sleeves. 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COMMENTARY Trump threatens war with North Korea. What kind? ASHINGTON — have a nuclear arsenal. sumed with reasonable cer- 1945), when Eisenhower was he said that by 1975 there The U.S. Air Force North Korea has one and is tainty to be imminent. The told of the Alamogordo test — might be 20. Now, however, “sniffer plane” developing ICBMs faster than latter is an act of anticipation his first knowledge of the new North Korea, the ninth, might Wwas collecting air expected and with ostenta- — and, to be candid, of ag- weapon — “he was appalled” be joined by Japan, South samples off Russia’s Kam- tious indifference to U.S. proc- gression — to forestall the and “was the only one at Pots- Korea, Taiwan, among others, chatka Peninsula on Sept. 3, lamations. On Jan. 2, Presi- emergence of a clear and dam who opposed using the unless U.S. leadership produc- 1949, when it gathered evi- dent-elect Donald Trump present danger. bomb.” Smith says: es, regarding North Korea, dence of radioactivity, con- scampered up the rhetorical When Trump threatened “As president, Eisenhower conspicuously credible deter- firming that the war-shattered escalation ladder, unlimber- North Korea with “fire and would twice be presented with rence. The reservoir of presi- Soviet Union ing his heavy artillery — an fury like the world has never recommendations from his dential credibility is not brim- had tested a exclamation point — to tweet seen,” was he threatening to National Security Council and ful. nuclear de- about North Korea’s promised cross the nuclear weapons the Joint Chiefs of Staff that On Aug. 1, Sen. Lindsey Gra- vice. The So- ICBM test: “It won’t happen!” threshold? This has been con- the bomb be used; first, in ham said that Trump had told viets’ Aug. It did. North Korea’s most au- templated before regarding Vietnam to protect the French him that “there will be a war 29, 1949, test dacious act, firing a missile North Korea. Former Gen. at Dien Bien Phu, then with North Korea” if it contin- had come over Japan, came seven days Douglas MacArthur, who had against China at the time of ues to develop ICBMs capable faster than after Secretary of State Rex been fired by President Harry the Formosa Strait crisis. of reaching the United States. expected. Tillerson praised North Ko- Truman for insubordination, Both times Eisenhower reject- “We’ll see,” said Trump on George Dating rea’s “restraint.” handed President-elect ed the recommendations. As a Sunday, responding to this Will from the det- Pyongyang’s “signaling” Dwight Eisenhower a memo- former supreme commander, shouted question: “Will you at- onation at does not involve abstruse se- randum on how “to clear Eisenhower had the confi- tack North Korea?” You? Alamogordo, miotics: It wants a nuclear ar- North Korea of enemy forc- dence to do so, where other Are Congress’ constitution- New Mexico, on July 16, 1945, senal, and as The Economist es”: “This could be accom- presidents might not have. al powers regarding war so at- the basic science of nuclear magazine says, the world’s plished through the atomic And by rejecting the use of rophied that it supinely hopes explosions is more than 72 unpalatable options are the bombing of enemy military the bomb, there is no question for mere post facto notifica- years old — three years older improbable (productive nego- concentrations and installa- that Eisenhower raised the tion? Ten months after Nov. 8, than the North Korean na- tiations), the feeble (more tions in North Korea and the threshold at which atomic that day’s costs, until now tion. Ballistic missile technol- sanctions) and the terrifying sowing of fields of suitable ra- weaponry could be employed largely aesthetic, are sudden- ogy is more than 60 years old. (military pre-emption). Con- dio-active materials, the by- — a legacy we continue to ly, although not altogether The problems of miniaturiz- cerning the latter, there is no product of atomic manufac- enjoy.” unpredictably, more serious ing warheads for mounting on bright line, but there is a dis- ture, to close major lines of But for how long? The non- than were perhaps contem- missiles, and of ensuring the tinction to be drawn, however enemy supply and communi- proliferation regime has been plated by his 62,984,825 voters. warheads’ survival en route imprecisely, between pre-emp- cation. ...” remarkably successful. Dur- to targets, are not sufficient to tive war and preventive war. MacArthur badly mis- ing the 1960 presidential cam- George Will’s email address is stymie a nation — consider The former constitutes self- judged Eisenhower, whose bi- paign, John Kennedy cited [email protected]. Pakistan, whose annual per- defense in response to a clear ographer Jean Edward Smith “indications” that by 1964 capita income is less than and present danger — repel- says that during the Potsdam there would be “10, 15 or 20” © 2017, Washington Post Writ- $2,000 — that is determined to ling an act of aggression pre- Conference (July 17-Aug. 2, nuclear powers. As president, ers Group

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The Charleston Post and Courier urges S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster to join opposition to coastal drilling.

Every single coastal South Carolina government has formally opposed offshore oil drilling. So have Reps. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., Tom Rice, R-S.C., and James Clyburn, D-S.C. So have thousands of residents and hundreds of businesses up and down the Atlantic coastline. Adding to the list, 32 Republicans and Democrats in the state House and Senate sent a letter last month to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing an effort by President Don- ald Trump’s administration to open Atlantic waters to drilling. Even with the safest and most mod- ern technology, oil drilling remains a dirty and dangerous business, with the potential for toxic spills arising along every step of the way from oil rig to gas pump. For a region so dependent on tour- ism, fishing and marine recreation, the theoretical benefits of offshore drilling simply do not outweigh the very real risks. against drilling. It’s time for Mr. Mc- — DACA!” We hope he means it. for Childhood Arrivals — was a law- The rosiest estimates suggest that oil Master to strongly affirm his opposi- This will be a test of the sincerity of less policy that “yielded terrible hu- and gas could account for about $2.7 tion and take leadership of the issue. both Republicans and Democrats in manitarian consequences” and denied billion in economic impact for South Congress. Some Republicans like Iowa jobs to hundreds of thousands of Carolina over two decades. But tourists • • • Rep. Steve King will oppose any DACA American citizens. (Mr. Trump echoed in the state — the majority of whom legalization as “amnesty” and will these claims in a statement released visit coastal areas — spend more than The Wall Street Journal discusses want to load up a bill with poison pills by the White House.) Mr. Sessions $20 billion each and every year. “The Dreamer Debacle,” noting that that moderates and Democrats can’t called DACA “an unconstitutional ex- It would be ludicrous to endanger “Cynical politics by both parties puts abide. Many Democrats may also be ercise of authority” and said “failure that economic engine. thousands of young adults in jeopardy.” more than happy to block legislation to enforce the laws in the past has put The legislators’ letter also states and use the Dreamers as a cudgel our nation at risk of crime, violence that Gov. Henry McMaster has “vocal- President Trump is taking flak from against Republicans next year. and terrorism.” ly opposed offshore drilling.” But that all sides for ending his predecessor’s An obvious bipartisan solution False, false, false and false. statement is misleading to say the Deferred Action for Childhood Arriv- would trade authorizing DACA in re- DACA recipients are not threats to least. als policy, thus putting some 800,000 turn for additional border enforce- public safety or national security; to Mr. McMaster did indeed oppose off- young immigrants — so-called Dream- ment. But Republicans should also be the contrary, they must have a nearly shore oil during his tenure as lieuten- ers — in legal limbo. Though the Pres- prepared to send Mr. Trump a clean spotless record to be eligible in the ant governor and has made passing ident and Barack Obama share re- authorization to make good on the first place. They do not receive legal comments since that would suggest sponsibility for instigating the crisis, government’s moral obligation to status in this country, only a two-year, his opinion on the issue remains un- Mr. Trump and Congress now have an these young people. renewable deferral of deportation changed. But the governor has yet to obligation to fix it and spare these pro- along with a work permit and eligibili- formally state his disapproval of the ductive young adults from harm they • • • ty for other government benefits down plan. don’t deserve. the road. And they are not taking jobs The comment period to weigh in on The White House seems to under- The New York Times discusses from native-born Americans, whose the Trump administration’s plan has stand the terrible political optics, “Donald Trump’s Cowardice on declining levels of employment can be already passed. But there is still time which is why it has tossed the issue to Dreamers.” chalked up to other factors. for Mr. McMaster to make his voice Congress. It plans what it calls “an or- Mr. Trump has no good rejoinder. heard, and he should not hesitate to derly wind-down of DACA” rather President Trump didn’t even have That’s partly because there isn’t one do so. Given the governor’s early sup- than wait for a potentially disruptive the guts to do the job himself. Instead, and partly because, as is so often the port for Mr. Trump’s presidential court injunction. Current Dreamers he hid in the shadows and sent his at- case, he doesn’t fully understand the campaign and his ongoing relation- whose permits expire over the next six torney general, Jeff Sessions, to do the scope of what he’s done. One would ship with the president, it’s entirely months will be allowed to apply for re- dirty work of telling the country that hope that the widespread outrage at likely that Mr. McMaster’s opposition newals by Oct. 5, though no new appli- the administration would no longer Tuesday’s announcement, and the im- might actually make a difference. cations will be accepted. shield from deportation 800,000 young pending suffering of hundreds of Offshore oil is not right for South This gives Congress at least some undocumented immigrants brought to thousands of people who’ve done Carolina. It’s dirty. It’s unnecessary. time to enact the current Dreamer le- this country as children. nothing but try to become contribut- It’s an economic risk. It’s an environ- galization process in a statute that is Mr. Sessions, a longtime anti-immi- ing members of society, might impress mental threat. And it’s a menace to the proper legal path under the Con- grant hard-liner, was more than up to it upon him. the quality of life of the state’s coastal stitution’s separation of powers. Mr. the task. In a short, disingenuous communities. Trump signaled his willingness to sign speech, he said a program set up by Notable & Quotable is compiled by Gra- That’s why so many of the state’s such a bill on Tuesday when he tweet- President Barack Obama in 2012 — ham Osteen. Contact him at graham@ elected officials have spoken out ed, “Congress, get ready to do your job known as DACA, for Deferred Action theitem.com.

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The Sumter Combat Veterans TODAY’S Greenville 75/52 15, Boots & Badges Sumter Group will hold its annual golf SOUTH 75/54 Police / Fire Departments, tournament on Saturday, 111 N. Harvin St. Sept. 16, at Crystal Lakes CAROLINA Florence Bishopville A “Celebrating Grandparents!” Golf Course, 1305 Clara Lou- 79/57 walk will be held 9-11 a.m. on ise Kellogg Drive. There will WEATHER 80/54 be a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Patriot Columbia Registration fee is $50 per Temperatures shown on map are Sumter Park, located on General today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 83/58 82/57 Drive, off of Patriot Parkway. golfer limited to the first 20 Myrtle This walk is free and open to teams. Fee includes conti- IN THE MOUNTAINS Manning Beach anyone. You do not have to nental breakfast, lunch, sou- 81/55 80/62 venirs, cart, green fees, re- Today: Sunny, nice and less humid. Winds be a grandparent to partici- Aiken freshments during play and west-southwest 4-8 mph. pate. The walk is handicap 79/53 accessible around the door prizes. Team format Friday: Nice with plenty of sun. Winds east- ponds. Maximum length of will be Captain’s Choice northeast 4-8 mph. walk is one mile but may be Four-Person Team. There will done in shorter increments. be first and second place ON THE COAST Charleston prizes for men’s and wom- Registration on site is re- 83/62 quired. There will be chil- en’s teams. Call Earnest Ro- Today: Clouds giving way, but partly sunny dren’s activities along the land at (803) 840-0935 or in southern parts. High 79 to 83. route. There will also be re- Dutch Holland at (910) 973- Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful. High 3223. freshments available for pur- 80 to 84. DOWNLOAD chase. 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PREP FOOTBALL

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO Thomas Sumter’s Richard Huntley (40) and the rest of the Generals open their SCISA Re- gion II-2A schedule on Friday by playing host Putting it all together to Spartanburg Christian at General Field in Dalzell beginning at 7:30 p.m. Generals aiming for better execution in region opener Lakewood to

BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS The Generals biggest turnaround couple of tipped passes that were in- [email protected] during the last three weeks has likely tercepted and a fumble at the goalline play today been on defense. Thomas Sumter al- were just some of the issues that Troy Kessinger has seen Thomas lowed 38 points against Pee Dee Acad- plagued the Generals. FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter Academy’s improvement dur- emy, 28 against The King’s Academy “You just can’t win close games like Lakewood High School’s varsi- ing the first three games of the sea- and just 13 last week against 3A Or- that turning the ball over,” Kessinger ty football game against Colleton son. angeburg Prep. said. “But the first two weeks we only County scheduled for Friday in Now the Generals head coach is “We struggled early on defense,” had I think two maybe three turn- Walterboro has been moved to looking for better execution across the Kessinger said. “But lately it’s really overs, so that’s manageable. I thought today and will start at 7 p.m. board. just been everyone doing their jobs a we blocked well and I thought we The game was moved because TSA, 1-2 on the year, will look to put little bit better. Better gap control, bet- moved the ball well.” Colleton County High is an evacu- everything together this Friday at 7:30 ter tackling.” Quarterback Eli Kessinger threw a ation shelter, and because school p.m. when it begins SCISA Region There were still several plays – both 12-yard touchdown pass to Richard buses might be needed to evacu- II-2A play at home against Spartan- defensively and offensively – that TSA Huntley for the Generals only score ate people in advance of Hurri- burg Christian Academy, which is also wasn’t quite able to make last week cane Irma. 1-2. against OP that cost it in the end. A SEEA, TS PAGE B2

PREP FOOTBALL Unbeaten Stallions look for more balance vs. Columbia BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS Deondraye Moses (22) [email protected] and the rest of the Lee Central Stallions will be It was important for the Lee Central High looking to stay unde- School football team to get off to a fast start, feated as they play head coach Justin Danner said. host to Columbia High It doesn’t get much better than 3-0. on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Stallions, ranked sixth in the latest S.C. at Stallion Field in Bish- Prep Media Football 2A Poll, host Columbia opville. LC is 3-0 and High School on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in their final ranked No. 6 in the 2A tune-up before region play begins. poll of the SC Prep While things have gone well thus far, Danner Media Football Poll. still realizes LCHS has a long way to go. “We’ve still got a lot of work to do,” Danner SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO said. “We’re trying to get better each week, and through our first three games we’ve gotten better in some areas but we still have problems in others. “If we can continue to work on those, then maybe late in the season we’ll be somewhere where we want to be.” The Stallions have outscored opponents 122- 24 through three contests and have scored at least 37 points in each one and the vaunted LC

SEE LCHS, PAGE B2

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Early returns look good for current crop of SEC QBs

BY PETE IACOBELLI from 1986-89 and now its play-by- • Jake Bentley threw The Associated Press play announcer. for 215 yards and three Lock led a torrid offense with touchdowns as South COLUMBIA, Missouri — More seven touchdowns and 521 yards Carolina had perhaps and more the Southeastern Confer- passing as the Tigers put up 72 the most surprising ence is turning to the air to pile up points and 815 yards overall in a win in the conference, points. win over Missouri State. Patterson, upsetting North Caroli- It makes sense for the league tra- a sophomore, passed for 429 yards BENTLEY na State 35-28. ditionally built on running the ball in his fourth career start, leading It’s early, but the and stout defense — the SEC may Ole Miss to a 47-27 win over South start is promising. have never been deeper at the quar- Alabama last week. The SEC has produced its share terback position than it is now. And they weren’t alone. of talented quarterbacks, including Two of the top three passers in • Vanderbilt’s Kyle Shurmur fin- Heisman Trophy winners Tim the country after the first full week ished with 296 yards and two touch- Tebow, Cam Newton and Johnny of games hail from the SEC in Mis- downs in the Commodores’ 28-6 win Manziel. And let’s not forget about souri’s Drew Lock and Mississippi’s over Middle Tennessee. the Manning family of father Ar- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Shea Patterson. • First-year starter Quinten Dor- chie and Super Bowl champions Missouri quarterback Drew Lock scrambles on a pass- “There’s no doubt things are mady helped rally Tennessee with Peyton and Eli. ing play during the third quarter of the Tigers’ win changing in the SEC,” said Todd two touchdowns in the drama-filled over Missouri State on Saturday in Columbia, Missouri. Ellis, South Carolina’s quarterback 42-41 win over Georgia Tech. SEE SEC, PAGE B2 B2 | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

p.m. SCOREBOARD St. Louis (Lynn 10-6) at San Diego (Richard 6-13), AREA ROUNDUP 9:10 p.m. Colorado (Gray 6-4) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 16-2), TV SCHEDULE 10:10 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL Lady Generals, who improved to 8-0 TODAY FRIDAY’S GAMES ALICE DRIVE 16 and will travel to Carolina Academy 5:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. MAYEWOOD 8 today. European Masters First Round from Crans Montana, Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Switzerland (GOLF). Miami at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. 9:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. The Alice Drive Middle School foot- VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS European Masters First Round from Crans Montana, San Francisco at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. ball team defeated Mayewood 16-8 on Switzerland (GOLF). Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. SUMTER 4- 5 Wednesday at the Vikings field. 3 p.m. — LPGA Golf: Indy Women In Tech San Diego at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. MANNING 2-1 Championship First Round from Indianapolis (GOLF). Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. The Hawks were led offensively by 6 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: Whelen Modified Tour from Oswego, N.Y. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Tayvionne Ingram’s 80 yards rushing Sumter High School improved to 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WDXY-FM 105.9, NFL SCHEDULE and one touchdown. Ryan McCants 3-0 as it swept a pair of matches WDXY-AM 1240). had an 80-yard touchdown run and against Manning on Tuesday at the 7 p.m. — Professional Tennis: U.S. Open Women’s THURSDAY Semifinal Matches from Flushing, N.Y. (ESPN). Kansas City at New England, 8:30 p.m. also ran a 2-point conversion. Terri- SHS courts. 7 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Chicago Cubs at on Burgess also added a 2-point con- SHS won the first match 4-2 and Pittsburgh or Philadelphia at Washington (MLB SUNDAY’S GAMES NETWORK). Tampa Bay at Miami, ppd., hurricane version. the second 5-1. 7 p.m. — NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series East from Oakland at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Defensively, ADMS was led by FIRST MATCH Hampton, Va. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Arizona at Detroit, 1 p.m. Davin Jackson with 12 tackles. Tajon 7:30 p.m. — College Football: Sam Houston State at Atlanta at Chicago, 1 p.m. SINGLES Prairie View A&M (ESPNU). Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Roach had five tackles and a sack 1 – Whitney Crawford (S) defeated Marie Joyner 6-0, 7:30 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Miami at Atlanta Jacksonville at Houston, 1 p.m. and Malik McKinzie finished with 6-0. (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST, WWFN-FM 100.1, WPUB- N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 1 p.m. 2 – Lindsey Smutz (S) defeated Madison Sexton 6-0, FM 102.7). Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. three tackles and a forced fumble. 6-2. 8:30 p.m. — NFL Football: Kansas City at New England Philadelphia at Washington, 1 p.m. The Hawks play again on Tuesday 3 – Shaniya Gamble (M) defeated Jordan Shuping (WIS 10). Indianapolis at L.A. Rams, 4:05 p.m. 6-1, 6-4. 10 p.m. — Senior PGA Golf: PGA Tour Champions Seattle at Green Bay, 4:25 p.m. at home against Manning. 4 – Rita Alan (S) defeated Lorena Sanchez 6-4, 6-7, Japan Airlines Championship First Round from Carolina at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. 6-1. Chiba, Japan (GOLF). N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. BATES 38 5 – Windsor Pittman (S) defeated Katie Feagan 6-0, 10 p.m. — Major League Baseball: Colorado at Los EBENEZER 0 6-2. Angeles Dodgers or St. Louis at San Diego (MLB MONDAY’S GAMES NETWORK). New Orleans at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Denver, 10:20 p.m. Zyeir Gamble threw for 20 yards DOUBLES and a touchdown and also returned 1 – Did not play. THURSDAY, SEP. 14 2 – Gracie Lemon/ Kailyn Vicente (M) defeated MLB STANDINGS Houston at Cincinnati, 8:25 p.m. an interception for a score to help Carmen Carrigan/Madelyn Jordan 6-3, 2-6, 6-1. AMERICAN LEAGUE lead Bates to a 38-0 victory over Eb- SECOND MATCH enezer on Wednesday at the BMS EAST DIVISION PREP SCHEDULE SINGLES W L Pct GB field. Boston 78 61 .561 — TODAY 1 – Crawford (S) defeated Joyner 6-0, 6-0. New York 74 64 .536 3½ Donovan Nelson caught the 6-yard 2 – Smutz (S) defeated Sexton 6-0, 6-2. Baltimore 71 68 .511 7 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL TD pass from Gamble and Jakarriez 3 – Alan (S) defeated Gamble 7-0, withdraw. 4 – Shuping (S) defeated Sanchez 6-3, 3-3 (set called Tampa Bay 70 71 .496 9 Spring Valley at Sumter, 6 p.m. Sanders also had an interception re- Toronto 64 75 .460 14 Manning at Crestwood, 6 p.m. due to lightning) CENTRAL DIVISION Colleton County at Lakewood, 6:30 p.m. turn for a score as well. 5 – Pittman (S) defeated Feagan 7-5, 6-2. Lee Central at Columbia, 6 p.m. W L Pct GB Jamal Taylor led the way with 68 DOUBLES Cleveland 82 56 .594 — Orangeburg Prep at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m. 1 – Did not play. Minnesota 72 67 .518 10½ Porter-Gaud at Laurence Manning, 7 p.m. yards rushing while Keion Brown 2 – Lemon/Vicente (M) defeated Carrigan/Jordan Kansas City 68 69 .496 13½ Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 6:30 and Chris Ramirez rushed for 60 and Detroit 59 79 .428 23 p.m. 6-4, 6-3. Chicago 54 83 .394 27½ 52 yards, respectively, while each B TEAM FOOTBALL scoring a touchdown. WEST DIVISION Hemingway at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. JV VOLLEYBALL W L Pct GB Orangeburg Prep at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. On defense, K’Shawn Boyd led the Houston 85 53 .616 — Porter-Gaud at Laurence Manning, 5 p.m. THOMAS SUMTER 2 Los Angeles 72 68 .514 14 way with six tackles while Jaylin Texas 70 68 .507 15 MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL White added five for the Bantams. CALHOUN ACADEMY 0 Seattle 69 70 .496 16½ Thomas Sumter at Carolina, 6 p.m. Oakland 59 80 .424 26½ ST. MATTHEWS — Thomas Sum- VARSITY GIRLS GOLF VARSITY VOLLEYBALL ter swept Calhoun Academy 2-0 on TUESDAY’S GAMES Cardinal Newman at Wilson Hall (at Beech Creek Texas at Atlanta, ppd. Golf Club), 4 p.m. THOMAS SUMTER 3 Wednesday at the CA gym. Baltimore 7, N.Y. Yankees 6 CALHOUN ACADEMY 0 Logan Scruggs had 10 aces while Boston 3, Toronto 2, 19 innings VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS Detroit 13, Kansas City 2 Sumter at Socastee, 5 p.m. Kaylee Rose, Hannah Guifridda and Tampa Bay 2, Minnesota 1 East Clarendon at Mullins, 5 p.m. ST. MATTHEWS — Thomas Sum- Aliyah Gibson recorded their first Cleveland 9, Chicago White Sox 4 Cardinal Newman at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Laurence Manning at Thomas Sumter, 4 p.m. ter swept Calhoun Academy 3-0 on L.A. Angels 8, Oakland 7, 10 innings kills of the season. Houston 3, Seattle 1 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Wednesday at the CA gym by scores Fifth-grader Reese Distelzweig and WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Crestwood at Lower Richland, 6 p.m. of 25-9, 25-9 and 25-8. sixth-grader Savannah Byrd had two N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, ppd. VARSITY AND JV VOLLEYBALL Josie Reed set 28 assists and Anita digs each for the Lady Generals, who Minnesota 10, Tampa Bay 6 Sumter at Socastee, 5:30 p.m. Cookey-Gam had 21 kills for the are 6-2 on the season. Texas 12, Atlanta 8, 1st game Cheraw at Lee Central, 5 p.m. Oakland 3, L.A. Angels 1 East Clarendon at Green Sea-Floyds, 5 p.m. Kansas City at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Carolina, 4 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Pee Dee at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Texas at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m., 2nd game Andrew Jackson Academy at Clarendon Hall, 4 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Houston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. FRIDAY TSA FROM PAGE B1 TODAY’S GAMES VARSITY FOOTBALL N.Y. Yankees (TBD) at Baltimore (TBD), 1:35 p.m. Sumter at Spring Valley, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland (Kluber 14-4) at Chicago White Sox Crestwood at Manning, 7:30 p.m. against OP a week after throwing for TSA won last year’s matchup with (Rodon 2-5), 8:10 p.m. Lakewood at Colleton County, 7:30 p.m. four TDs against The King’s Academy. Spartanburg Christian 14-13. SCA Minnesota (Gibson 9-10) at Kansas City (Gaviglio Columbia at Lee Central, 7:30 p.m. Moving the ball hasn’t been too has been outscored so far this season 3-5), 8:15 p.m. Latta at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m. much of an issue, coach Kessinger 89-75, but has scored at least 20 FRIDAY’S GAMES Scott’s Branch at Bamberg-Ehrhardt, 7:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Orangeburg Prep, 7:30 p.m. added, but TSA has to turn those points in each of its last two contests. Detroit at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Cardinal Newman at Laurence Manning, 7:30 p.m. Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m. Spartanburg Christian at Thomas Sumter, 7:30 p.m. opportunities into more points. “They’re an option team, and op- Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Trinity-Byrnes, 7:30 p.m. “You can go from the 20 to the 20 tion football makes it where you N.Y. Yankees at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Jefferson Davis at Clarendon Hall, 7:30 p.m. San Francisco at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. all night long and lose every game,” have to play your assignments,” Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m. VARSITY BOYS SOCCER he said. “We haven’t been able to coach Kessinger said. “We’ve got to Houston at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Emmanuel Christian at Sumter Christian, 5 p.m. L.A. Angels at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. run the ball that well, so third-and- have a guy on the dive and on the VARSITY VOLLEYBALL short situations have been a prob- pitch consistently to keep them NATIONAL LEAGUE Orangeburg Christian at Sumter Christian, 5 p.m. lem for us. We’ve also missed some from getting big plays. EAST DIVISION W L Pct GB VARSITY AND JV VOLLEYBALL open receivers, dropped a couple of “We’ve got to match their effort, Lee Central at Lakewood, 5:30 p.m. Washington 84 54 .609 — passes and last week we had five we’ve got to execute and avoid the Miami 67 71 .486 17 Atlanta 60 77 .438 23½ SATURDAY holding penalties.” miscues and I think we’ll be ok.” New York 59 79 .428 25 Philadelphia 53 85 .384 31 VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY Lakewood in Coaches Classic (at Sandhills Research CENTRAL DIVISION Center in Columbia), TBA W L Pct GB Chicago 75 63 .543 — VARSITY SWIMMING Milwaukee 72 68 .514 4 Wilson Hall in Battle of The Midlands (Maxcy Gregg St. Louis 71 67 .514 4 Pool in Columbia), TBA LCHS FROM PAGE B1 Pittsburgh 67 72 .482 8½ Cincinnati 61 79 .436 15 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL WEST DIVISION Sumter, Wilson Hall in Lady Gamecock Spike-Off, TBA ground game has been the major through the first three weeks as W L Pct GB factor. Deondraye Moses, Naquan well after giving up 14 points or Los Angeles 92 46 .667 — Peeples and Demetrius Dubose less each time out, although the Arizona 81 58 .583 11½ WNBA PLAYOFFS Colorado 74 64 .536 18 have each been key rushers in the challenge will likely be greater San Diego 62 77 .446 30½ FIRST ROUND San Francisco 54 87 .383 39½ Winner advances Stallions’ ground attack that has this week against the 3A Capitals, Wednesday, Sept. 6 produced 16 rushing TDs thus far. who enter with a record of 1-1. TUESDAY’S GAMES Dallas at Washington, 8 p.m. Texas at Atlanta, ppd. Seattle vs. Phoenix at Tempe, Ariz., 10 p.m. Starting quarterback Ti’Juan Lee Central won last year’s Pittsburgh 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Durant was injured for the Week 1 matchup 40-14, but Columbia is a Cincinnati 9, Milwaukee 3 SECOND ROUND Winner advances victory and Jaquaze Myers filled much more dangerous opponent Philadelphia 9, N.Y. Mets 1 Sunday, Sept. 10 in. Both are back now and Danner this time, Danner said. Washington 2, Miami 1 TBD at Connecticut, 3 p.m. Colorado 9, San Francisco 6 TBD at New York, 5 p.m. is looking to production from them “They’ve got two really good Arizona 3, L.A. Dodgers 1, 10 innings St. Louis 8, San Diego 4 SEMIFINALS – and not only in the running running backs,” Danner said. “One (Best-of-5) game. of them ran for two really long WEDNESDAY’S GAMES (x-if necessary) “We’d like to continue to try to touchdowns against us last year, so Cincinnati 7, Milwaukee 1 Minnesota vs. TBD Texas 12, Atlanta 8, 1st game Tuesday, Sept. 12: TBD at Minnesota, 8 p.m. work on throwing the football we’ve got to limit their big-play op- Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14: TBD at Minnesota, 8 p.m. down the field,” he said. “We felt portunities. They can score on you Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17: Minnesota at TBD, TBD Washington at Miami, 7:10 p.m. x-Tuesday, Sept. 19: Minnesota at TBD, TBD like maybe (last week) at Tim- really quickly. They put up (56) Texas at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m., 2nd game x-Thursday, Sept. 21: TBD at Minnesota, TBD monsville we could take some points last week. They don’t throw San Francisco at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Los Angeles vs. TBD strides, but the weather held us it a ton, but when they do, they’re Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12: TBD at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. St. Louis at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14: TBD vs. Los Angeles at Long back. We’re still working on that. very efficient. So it will be a big Beach, Calif., 10 p.m. “Even though we want to contin- challenge for our defense. TODAY’S GAMES Sunday, Sept. 17: Los Angeles at TBD, TBD Chicago Cubs (Lester 9-7) at Pittsburgh (Taillon 7-5), x-Tuesday, Sept. 19: Los Angeles at TBD, TBD ue to establish a solid running “Offensively, we’re going to have 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Nola 10-10) at Washington (Roark 11- x-Thursday, Sept. 21: TBD at Los Angeles, TBD game, if you’re going to try to take to maintain drives and I think 9), 7:05 p.m. that next step, I do believe you we’re going to have to be more bal- Cincinnati (Mahle 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 4-4), 7:10 FINALS p.m. (Best-of-5) have to have that piece.” anced than we have been in order Miami (Straily 9-8) at Atlanta (Newcomb 2-8), 7:35 TBD LCHS’ defense has been solid to come away with the victory.”

he had a the game all fig- freshman in 2015 before tak- natural leader in that posi- who will have to prove SEC FROM PAGE B1 ured out. Then Florida came ing over the starting job last tion is certainly a benefit.” themselves in the league in the next week and season. That’s also true of Ala- sooner than later. Steve Spurrier tweaked knocked him around — he Commodores coach Derek bama’s Jalen Hurts , who as No. 22 Florida started the old SEC philosophy at was sacked three times and Mason said Shurmur im- a freshman led the Crimson freshman Feleipe Franks Florida with his ‘Fun-n- threw a pick six in the Ga- proved his decision making, Tide to an undefeated regu- then switched to Notre Gun’ attack in the 1990s. tors’ 21-3 win. throwing the ball away in- lar season, an SEC title and Dame transfer Malik Zaire Now, Ellis sees a transfor- “Since then, I’ve learned a stead of trying to make a spot in the national cham- because of offensive prob- mative shift in offensive phi- lot,” Lock said. something out of nothing. pionship game. lems in a loss to No. 8 Michi- losophy among SEC attacks. His seven touchdowns last “That’s a different Kyle Hurts was poised and effi- gan. He believes it’s a bottom week tied an SEC record Shurmur than we’ve seen cient in leading top-ranked No. 15 Georgia faces No. 22 up revolution with more while his yardage was the the last couple years,” Alabama to a 24-7 over Flor- Notre Dame without starter high school prospects fifth most by an SEC quar- Mason said. ida State. Jacob Eason, who sprained trained in the spread of- terback. South Carolina coach Will Crimson Tide coach Nick a knee ligament in beating fense, giving SEC teams a Scout.com had Ole Miss’ Muschamp believes it’s Saban said Hurts, who Appalachian State. Fresh- bevy of quarterbacks well- Patterson rated as the No. 1 more essential than ever to ended with 96 yards passing man Jake Fromm will get skilled in the run-pass op- quarterback prospect when have a confident, skilled and a TD, had opportunities his first start for the Bull- tion and capable of throw- he signed two years ago. He leader at the top of your for more explosive plays dogs. ing the ball all over the started the last three games quarterback depth chart. that went awry against the Whoever is behind center, field. in 2016 when Rebels’ starter It’s one reason he inserted Seminoles powerhouse de- Ellis believes the talent is And they only seem to get Chad Kelly was hurt, aver- Bentley as the starter in the fense, either due to missed there and teams will contin- better. aging nearly 300 yards a middle of last season with assignments, poor throws ue to attack downfield. Lock made his first start game with eight TDs. his offense struggling. or not letting a play devel- “It’s not going to stop,” in 2015 and completed 21 of Vanderbilt’s Shurmur, son “He is the leader of your op. the former Gamecocks sig- 28 passes and two touch- of Minnesota Vikings offen- team because it affects ev- Not everyone in the SEC is nal-caller said, “when you downs in a 24-10 win over sive coordinator Pat Shur- erybody in your organiza- set at the quarterback posi- have such talented players South Carolina. He thought mur, also played some as a tion,” he said. “Having a tion. There are a few QBs everywhere you look.” THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 | B3

RECRUITING CORNER Louisiana DB keeping commitment to FSU, will visit USC

he University of South Caro- hours away.” Jalyn Phillips, a ’19 DB from Law- “We respect the state and South lina football coaching staff Sandidge said all of his final seven renceville, Ga., will visit Clemson on Carolina and Clemson are in pretty continues to work Florida schools remain in the mix and no one Saturday for the Auburn game. Paul good shape,” he said. “They have not T State defensive back commit- stands out. Sandidge does not have a Strelow of TigerIllustrated reported been ruled out of the equation. They ment Israel Mukuamu of Bossier timetable on making his decision. DE KJ Henry of Clemmons, N.C., will will be schools that he would actually City, La., and he is looking at taking DB Saivion Smith of Mississippi be at Clemson on Saturday as well. sit down with an attentive ear and lis- an official visit with USC this month. Gulf Coast Junior College, who Clemson offered ‘19 tight end Keon ten to. I’m sure of that.” “I think I’m going to played at Louisiana State as a fresh- Zipperer of Lakeland, Fla., and ‘19 LB Duke, UNC, Kansas, UCLA, Clem- keep my commit- man in 2016, has USC and Alabama Drake Thomas of Wake Forest, N.C. son and USC are among the schools, ment, but I’m still offers. Smith said USC is now a factor Anderson said, which have been in open to taking my of- with him because of his past relation- OTHERS touch regarding in-home visits after ficial visits to South ship with head coach Will Muschamp DB Khris Pam of Blythewood High Saturday. Carolina and others,” and defensive coordinator Travaris and Georgia Military College is hear- Aaron Nesmith, the 6-5 player from Mukuamu said. Robinson when they were at UF. ing now from FSU, Texas-San Anto- Porter-Gaud in Charleston, is moving He’s looking at the “I don’t really know much about nio, Louisiana Lafayette, Tulane, toward a decision possibly as early as Kentucky weekend of South Carolina, but I know about Northern Illinois and Appalachian the middle of September. He said that Phil Kornblut Sept. 16 for his USC Coach Muschamp and Coach T-Rob. State. after taking official visits to UF and official visit. For his I’ve got a pretty good relationship Vanderbilt, he might not take any FSU official visit, with those two,” Smith said. “T-Rob BASKETBALL more, and if he decides to take one Mukuamu’s planning the weekend of likes me a lot. He wants me to come Jimmy Nichols, a 6-7 player from more official visit, it would probably the Louisville game. He also plans to in and play right away and fill up a Conway High, committed to Provi- be to USC. take officials to Georgia, Louisville spot.” dence on Tuesday. He visited Provi- Nesmith visited Vandy in early Au- and Indiana. Smith visited Alabama unofficially dence over the weekend and also has gust and he was at UF late last USC offered defensive end Joe Bo- late last month. Smith said he’s not had USC and Miami high on his list. month. Nesmith also has USC, letepeli (6-feet-4-inches, 244 pounds) rushing into this decision and he Zion Williamson, the 6-6 player Georgetown, VT, Harvard and Yale of Wake Forest, N.C. He also has of- plans to take officials to USC and Ala- from Spartanburg Day considered to on his short list. He said he’s been to fers from North Carolina, UGA, bama. He doesn’t have a favorite be- be the top recruit in the country, is all of those schools so he’s not feeling North Carolina State, Wake Forest, tween the two. He will be a December now in the process of deciding on his the need for official visits to them. Louisville, Michigan State, Tennes- graduate with three years to play two. official visits. He is working with his “I’ve been to South Carolina so see, Miami and Arkansas. Linebacker Channing Tindall of stepfather, Lee Anderson, formerly of many times unofficially so I know “South Carolina is a big-time pro- Spring Valley High School in Colum- Sumter, on deciding on those five. A about it; I’ve been there a bunch,” he gram,” Boletepeli said. “A lot of big bia told 247Sports he is down to USC, key step in deciding on the schools to said. “If I were to take one more (offi- names have come out from that pro- UGA, UF and FSU with no favorite. visit is determining which schools cial visit) I probably would make it gram. And it’s an SEC (Southeastern He plans to announce in two to three offer the playing style that fits Wil- South Carolina. I would say that Conference) school, so it’s a pretty weeks. liamson’s multiple skill set. (head) Coach (Frank) Martin wants big deal.” USC DL target Antwuan Jackson “I think he can fit almost any style, me. He wants to coach me and help He wants to take all of his official Jr. of Blinn JC in Texas was offered but he wants to be happy, let his hair develop me and help me be the best I visits before making a decision, and by Alabama and Ohio State. down and play ball,” Anderson said. can be.” he doesn’t have a favorite. He said he USC offered ‘19 quarterback Ryan “He doesn’t want to be in a half-court Nesmith said he still does not have hopes to make his decision in Sep- Hilinski (6-3, 203) of Orange, Calif., on set that’s going to hold him down. an idea where he wants to go and all tember or early October and he does Sunday. USC also recently offered ‘19 “Right now, is there a clear cut No. seven schools on his short list are plan to graduate early. wide receiver DeMarcco Hellams of 1? I really don’t think so. People talk still in the mix. USC defensive lineman target Rick Hyattsville, Md., ‘19 WR Treylon about Kentucky and Kansas. All Manny Bates, a 6-9 player from Fay- Sandidge of Concord, N.C., said one Burks of Warren, Ark., and ‘20 QB those are blue bloods and they’re etteville, N.C., has set four of his offi- of his official visits will be to Michi- Luke Doty of Myrtle Beach High. good and people would expect the top cial visits, according to Elevatehoops. gan for the Ohio State game in late players to visit those schools or be incom. He went to Georgetown this past November. That’s his only official CLEMSON terested in those schools, but Zion is weekend and will visit NCSU this with a date right now. He said three Clemson QB commitment Trevor totally different. He’s so down to weekend. He is set for USC on Sept. other official visits will be with Flori- Lawrence attended the FSU-Alabama earth, even the smallest schools if 15 and Georgia Tech on Sept. 22. da, Penn State and Louisville. He’s game in Atlanta on Saturday appar- they are recruiting him Zion will sit Amanze Ngumezi, a 6-7 Clemson undecided about his fifth visit with ently as a guest of FSU, according to down and hear what they have to say. target from Savannah, Ga., commit- USC, Virginia Tech and UGA left on 247Sports. I read the material all the time and I ted to UGA over the weekend while his short list. DB Patrick Surtain Jr. of Planta- say, ‘Wow, these people are supposed on his official visit. “I don’t know about taking an offi- tion, Fla., named his top six as Clem- to be the experts and they don’t have The USC women’s program offered cial to South Carolina because it’s son, LSU, Alabama, Ohio State, UF a clue.’ I think he’s going to shock Brea Beal, a ’19 6-0 prospect from right there,” Sandidge said. “That re- and FSU. Tyshiek Galloway, a ’19 DL some folks when all that comes out.” Rock Island, Ill. She is ranked No. 4 ally won’t affect my decision. Just be- from Belton-Honea Path High and ‘19 Anderson said USC and Clemson nationally in her class by HoopGurlz. cause I don’t choose South Carolina DB Akele Pauling of Ben Lippen in continue to work Williamson very USC head coach Dawn Staley also of- for an official, that doesn’t affect their Columbia were among the prospects hard and are making a push for vis- fered 6-2 Rickea Jackson of Detroit, chances at all. I live less than two at Clemson on Saturday. its. ranked 11th nationally by ESPN.

Raysor, Reuben Raysor, Shel- Justice Durant, Cleveland JAMES BURGESS JR. OBITUARIES by Raysor and Carol Chat- (Melinda) Maple and Demond James Burgess Jr., 92, de- RICHARD BROWN JR. man; a host of nieces, neph- Pringle; her father, Joseph parted this life on Sunday, ariah Roberson; sister, Jewel ews, extended family and Hammett; four sisters, Mech- Sept. 3, 2017, at Wake Forest Richard Brown Jr. was born Dixon; brother, Everett friends. ell (Eric) McClam, Linda Baptist Medical Center, on Sept. 9, 1942, in Miami, to (Vonetta) Dixon; and a host of Memorial services will be Hammett Johnson, Cara (Ad- Winston-Salem, North Caro- the late Richard and Rosa Lee aunts, uncles, nieces, neph- held at 11 a.m. on Friday at rain) Spann and Jennifer lina. Brown. ews, other relatives and Trinity Missionary Baptist Simon (Glenn); two daugh- He was born on Aug. 20, He was preceded in death friends. Church, 155 Wall St., Sumter, ters that she helped and 1925, in Clarendon County, a by his parents Funeral services will be with the Rev. Larry C. raised as her own, Ericka L. son of the late James Sr. and and a son, Igna- held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Weston, pastor, eulogist. McClam and Destiny S. John- Essie Burgess and brother of tious Brown. Grace Cathedral Ministries, The family will receive rela- son, all of Sumter; her father- Lucille B. Hastie. He departed 60 Oswego Highway, Sumter, tives and friends at the home, in-law, Cleveland Durant Sr. Arrangements are incom- this life on Sun- with Bishop Anthony Gibson, 4070 Horatio Hagood Road, of Sumter; grandchildren, plete and will be announced day, Sept. 3, 2017, pastor. Horatio. Mauri, Ganiyah, Zionne, Ga’ by Hoper Funeral Home, Win- in Sumter. A public viewing will be The procession will leave at Laiyah, Gregory Jr., Brysyn, ston-Salem. He is survived held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at 10:20 a.m. from the home. Cleveah, Jazlynn, Jakori, Jy- Courtesy announcement of BROWN by his longtime the mortuary. Services directed by the heem and Jhymir; a host of Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. companion, Betty Online messages of hope management and staff of Wil- step-grandchildren; aunts, Main St., Sumter. Jean Richardson; five daugh- can be left at www.whitesmor- liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 Ellanora Shaw, Debra John- ters, Kim Cuerton, Ivory Pas- tuary.net. N. Main St., Sumter. son, Dot (Mallie) Richardson PATRICIA MCDONALD chal, Iolanthe Brown, Ernes- The family is receiving Online memorial messages and Rosetta Felder; uncles, Patricia McDonald, 53, de- tine Brown and Generia Bec- friends at 204 Oswego High- may be sent to the family at Norris (Ida) Hammett and parted this life on Tuesday, ton; two sons, Richard (Chris- way, Sumter. [email protected]. George (Carolyn) Stukes Jr.; Sept. 5, 2017, at Palmetto tie) Brown III and Sylvester Services entrusted to com. grandaunt, Luphillis (Sam) Health Tuomey. Kelly; sister, Trypheney John- Whites Mortuary LLC. Visit us on the web at www. McFadden; granduncle, John- She was born on March 11, son; 24 grandchildren; 14 WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com. ny Lee (Mary) Bradley; sis- 1964, in Sumter, a daughter of great-grandchildren; and a LEONA R. BUTLER ters-in-law, Doris (Willie) Betty William McDonald and host of other relatives and Leona Raysor Butler, 76, ROBERT CONNER Shaw, Lula Mae Sigler, Mary the late Valentine McDonald. friends. passed away unexpectedly on Robert Conner, 71, husband Shropshire, Grander Durant, The family will receive Funeral services will be Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, at her of Elizabeth Pringle Conner, Rutdenia (Larry) Bouknight, friends at the home of her sis- held at 10 a.m. on Friday in home, after a bout with can- died on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, Beverly (Ike) Peterson, Janice ter, 965 Gaines Road, Sumter, the chapel of Whites Mortu- cer. at Palmetto Health Tuomey. (Herbert) Wells and Doris SC 29150. ary, 517 N. Guignard Drive, Born on July 14, 1941, in Born on Dec. 9, 1945, in English; brothers-in-law, Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Sumter. Interment will follow Bamberg, she was the second Horry County, he was a son of Gregory Durant, Joseph Du- Main St., Sumter, is in charge at 1 p.m. at Florence National of 14 children of the late Leon David Conner Sr. and Lula rant and Lazaurs (Tacarra) of arrangements. Cemetery, Florence. Raysor Sr. and Mamie Hay Mae Stanly Conner. Durant; a dear cousin she A public viewing will be Raysor. “Lee,” as she was af- The family is receiving rela- took as a brother, Gary Wash- MARIAH M. BOYD held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at fectionately called, migrated tives and friends at the home, ington; a host of nieces, Mariah Monroe Boyd, the mortuary. to New York City, where she 130 E. Moore St. nephews, close relatives, daughter of Kimberly Bell Messages of hope can be attended and graduated from Funeral arrangements are cousins and friends, Tawn and Cornelius Boyd, died on left at www.whitesmortuary. Pace University. She also re- incomplete and will be an- Chris, Carolyn, Jennifer, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Pamet- net. ceived certification as a public nounced by Williams Funeral Kathy, Nobie and Tarlisa and to Health Tuomey. The family is receiving school teacher. Eventually she Home Inc. Patsy. She was born on Sept. 1, friends at 265 E. Newberry changed her direction and be- Public viewing will be held 2017, in Sumter County. Ave., Sumter. came a housing assistant with WENDY H. DURANT from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s She is survived by six broth- Services entrusted to New York City Housing Au- Wendy Hammett Durant Mortuary. ers, Ty Shawn Bell, Marveqell Whites Mortuary LLC. thority. She returned to Sum- was born on March 27, 1975, Mrs. Durant will be placed Stevens, Dequan Stevens, ter after retiring from the in Pinewood, to Joseph Ham- in the church on Friday at Kveon Stevens, Mekhi Stevens ELLIOT BOLER New York City Housing Au- mett and the late Carrie Mae 1pm for viewing until the and Skyler Stevens; four sis- Deacon Elliot “Big E” Boler, thority. Leona became in- Hammett. She departed this hour of service. ters, Ashanti, Armani, Parris 45, was born on Jan. 15, 1972, volved in different activities, life on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Funeral services will be and Lyric; maternal grand- in Manhattan, New York, to many of which were centered Palmetto Health Tuomey. held at 2 p.m. on Friday at parents, Toney and Etta Tom- Clarice Boler and Joe A. around Trinity Missionary Wendy was reared with the Salem Chapel & Heritage Cen- lin; paternal grandparents, James. He is the husband of Baptist Church, where she support of a loving family. ter, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, Billy and Samantha Boyd Nakia Melson Boler. and her husband attended. She was educated in the pub- with the Rev. Roger Mullins Bracey; other relatives and He was preceded in death She is survived by her hus- lic schools of Sumter County. officiating. Interment will fol- friends. by his grandparents, two un- band, Marrion Butler; two She was employed with Genu- low at Calvary-Zion Hill Cem- Memorial service will be cles and a daughter. sons, Kenneth (Margaret) ine Flava Restaurant. etery, Pinewood. held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the He departed this life on Butler of Jamaica, New York, Wendy leaves to cherish The family will be receiving chapel of Sumter Funeral Ser- Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Co- and Terence Bernard Butler her precious memories: lov- friends at the home, 169 Gate- vice Inc. with Pastor Yancy lumbia. of Bronx, New York; three ing husband, Cleveland Du- wood St., Sumter. Martin officiating, assisted by In addition to his wife and grandchildren; siblings, Annie rant Jr.; children, Clevetria Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Dr. Lewis Walker Jr. parents, he is survived by his R. Hutchinson, Leon Raysor (Gregory) Durant, Courtney Main St., Sumter, is in charge The funeral cortege will children, Kiara Boler, Seve- Jr., Louis Raysor, Mary Seel, (Stedmond) Hammett, Jere- of arrangements. leave at 1:30 p.m. from the trice Boler, Taliana Boler, Na- the Rev. Dr. Cecil Raysor, Jo- my (Jodi) Durant, Jimmy Du- Online memorials may be home, 30 Habitat Court, Sum- siah Boler and Elijah Boler; sephine Raysor, Deacon Leo rant, Joseph Buck and Jalen sent to the family at jobsmortu- ter. two children raised as his Raysor, the Rev. Inez Raysor, Durant; her stepchildren, [email protected] or visit us on the Sumter Funeral Service Inc. own, Destiny Ragin and Zach- Thurmon Raysor, Douglas Donte (Diamond) Wheeler, web at www.jobsmortuary.net. is in charge of arrangements. 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BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH the languid pace of Major League Base- Everybody loves football. Except ball, which had been the dominant those who don’t. sport in the pre-television age. In fact, A game between the Kansas City Chiefs baseball entered its great Babe Ruth era at the New England Patriots (8:30 p.m., just as radio was becoming the domi- NBC) kicks off the regular season. A nant medium. special edition of “Football Night in Amer- So, it’s interesting to see what hap- ica” (8 p.m., NBC) initiates the hoopla. pens to the NFL as television itself con- NFL football continues to be among tinues to “mature” and transform, find- the most widely watched programming ing a million different niche markets. on television. For years, ratings for NFL I’d venture a guess that some of the games offered one of the bright spots decline in NFL ratings is attributable to for network bean-counters. factors that transcend television. The But last year, according to a report league’s concussion crisis cannot be ig- from ESPN’s website, ratings were nored. Even NFL players have stated down approximately 8 percent. Some that they would not allow their own watchers have attributed this to some children to play the game. less than stellar matchups. Others point Just last week, ESPN analyst Ed Cun- to an overall decline in cable subscrip- ningham, an NFL veteran, resigned tions. rather than continue as what he charac- For years, live sports was among the terized as a “cheerleader” for a sport reasons that people kept their ever- that resulted in so many deadly brain more-expensive cable packages. But injuries. BYRON COHEN / ABC now some streaming services, like Ama- Parents with no relationship to the Actor Barry Williams participates in the “Doctors vs. Famous TV Families” episode of zon Prime, are streaming select NFL NFL have also begun pulling their sons “Battle of the Network Stars,” airing at 8 p.m. today on ABC. football games. out of midget and high school football. Amazon will stream CBS’s “Thursday All over America, high schools have Night Football” feed beginning next been forced to merge football programs work Stars” (ABC, TV-PG), doctors vs. Turner and Alfie Allen are on “Conan” week. or cancel them outright because not TV families (8 p.m.), lifeguards take on (11 p.m., TBS, r) * Sen. Bernie Sanders It’s interesting to note that the NFL enough players have signed up to make troublemakers (9 p.m.). (I.-Va.), Caitriona Balfe and the Nation- came of age with television as Ameri- a team. • Toxic spores spread on “Zoo” (10 al are booked on “The Late Show With ca’s preeminent sport. Games like the I have no doubt that NFL ratings will p.m., CBS, TV-14). Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * 1958 NFL championship game between be strong this year, and probably next. Jimmy Fallon welcomes Reese Wither- the New York Giants and the Baltimore But what about five years from now? Or spoon on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., Colts attracted millions to their tiny 10? Or when a generation of would-be LATE NIGHT NBC) * Dana Carvey, Lake Bell and All black and white sets. The arrival of players have begun participating in Zac Posen is booked on “The Daily American Rejects appear on “The Late “Monday Night Football” in 1970 all but other sports or activities? Show With Trevor Noah” (11 p.m., Comedy Late Show With James Corden” (12:35 a.m., announced the marriage of the sport Central) * Jacob Anderson, Conleth CBS). and the medium. Hill, Liam Cunningham, Isaac Hemp- The action-based sport lent itself to TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS stead Wright, Gwendoline Christie, Na- Copyright 2017 breathless coverage much more than • On two helpings of “Battle of the Net- thalie Emmanuel, John Bradley, Sophie United Feature Syndicate Miss America contestants to face another round of questioning

BY WAYNE PARRY Starting with this year’s fi- game suspension. Savvy Shields, was asked a Meeting reporters after the The Associated Press nale on Sunday, seven contes- During the pageant, question about Democratic pageant, Shields elaborated. tants from the top 10 will be Cantrell said, “I’m not sure” presidential nominee Hillary “What I want both candi- ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) asked a personality question. when asked if Brady cheated. Clinton. She answered that dates to focus on is compro- — The contestants in the final From those seven, five will ad- “I’d have to see the ball and while both Clinton and Repub- mise,” she said. “Our country stages at the Miss America vance and be asked a second feel it” she said, before adding, lican Donald Trump had done was founded on compromise. competition will have to an- question on current events, “If there’s any question, then a good job thus far, “they also We’re in a state now where swer a second round of ques- societal issues or the like. yes, he cheated.” need to watch what they’re both parties just seem to be tioning on the way to winning The addition of a second In 2016, Miss Arkansas, doing.” yelling at one another.” the crown. round of questioning comes as Sam Haskell, executive the onstage interview has chairman and CEO of the played a significant role in Miss America Organization, helping to select the last two told The Associated Press that Miss Americas. the second round of onstage In 2015, Miss Georgia, Betty interviews is designed to bring Cantrell, was asked whether out more about the contes- she believed New England Pa- tants. triots quarterback Tom Brady STORE CLOSING SALE “It’s an opportunity to know cheated en route to his team’s who they are,” he said. “So we run to a Super Bowl title in decided to add a second ques- the previous season by using EVERYTHING IN STORE MUST GO! tion. They can’t prepare for it; footballs that were improperly 748 Bultman Dr. Sumter, SC 29150 • 803.773.0980 it’s not about their platform.” deflated. Brady served a four- B6 THE ITEM CLASSIFIEDS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2017 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES 11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

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