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President-elect Joe Biden visits Sumter on Feb. 28 at the Mt. Zion Enrichment Center during his presidential campaign. Biden was declared the winner of the race on Saturday. MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM * Trump’s lawyers continue Harris makes history to challenge state vote counts as United States’ first

BY MARYCLAIRE DALE promised they would during a surreal The Associated Press weekend press conference outside a female vice president landscaping storefront in northeast Republican surrogates for President Philadelphia. BY KATHLEEN RONAYNE whose shoulders she stands Donald Trump resumed their legal Giuliani denounced the city’s vote The Associated Press on as she shatters barriers fight Monday to try to stop the vote count — which fell about 4-1 for for- that have kept mostly white count in key battleground states, in- mer Vice President Joe Biden, giving Vice president-elect Ka- men entrenched at the high- cluding Pennsylvania and Michigan, the Democrat the win Saturday in mala Harris on Saturday est levels of but faced long odds given the Electoral paid tribute to the women, American poli- College tally and recent court rulings SEE TRUMP, PAGE A6 particularly Black women, tics for more that found no evidence of widespread than two centu- vote fraud. ries. While some Republican state offi- “Tonight I re- cials invoked the Trump mantra that flect on their only “legal votes” should be counted, struggle, their HARRIS others emerged to counter the cam- determination paign narrative and urge voters, and and the perhaps the president, to support the strength of their vision to results. see what can be unbur- “The process has not failed our dened by what has been,” country in more than 200 years, and it Harris said, wearing a is not going to fail our country this white suit in tribute to year,” said Republican Sen. Susan Col- women’s suffrage. She lins of Maine, who won her reelection called it a testament to bid and has congratulated Biden on President-elect Joe Biden’s his victory. character that “he had the Still, Trump lawyers soldiered on audacity to break one of the six days after the election, just as personal counsel Rudy Giuliani had SEE HARRIS, PAGE A6 Fliers found featuring swastika at 3 Sumter businesses BY SHELBIE GOULDING three businesses in the city Street discovered the fliers with white supremacy, so the “This is not who we are,” [email protected] Monday morning. and reported it to the police department chose not to pro- Police Chief Russell Roark Employees of SAFE Feder- department, said Tonyia Mc- mote the hate speech and did said. “Any behavior that The Sumter Police Depart- al Credit Union on Lewis Girt, public information offi- not release a photo of the fli- jeopardizes the well-being, ment has launched an inves- Road, First Citizens Bank on cer. ers. Adolf Hitler used the dignity and safety of this tigation after fliers displaying Washington Street and Allen She said the symbol on the symbol during World War II a swastika were found on Associates on Washington fliers is typically associated and the Holocaust. SEE FLIERS, PAGE A6

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Arrests made in April Rembert woman Wedgefield homicide shot dead inside BY SHELBIE GOULDING The three suspects are accused of killing [email protected] Sherrod Carlton Smith, who police say was her Sumter home sitting inside a vehicle parked in the back of a Two Sumter men and a 17-year-old were ar- South Main Street residence on April 3 when BY SHELBIE GOULDING tion as the coroner an- rested after information developed in the he was shot. [email protected] nounced the incident Mon- April shooting death of a 31-year-old Wedge- McGirt said the suspects planned to break day, said Deputy Adrienne field man. into the vehicle, and they shot when they re- A Rembert woman died Sarvis, public information Fredron Kevan Te Spann, 19, of alized it was occupied by Smith after being shot inside her officer for the sheriff’s of- Clement Street, and a 17-year-old, and a woman. She escaped. Ollie Drive residence on fice. whose name is not being released Ragin and Spann are being Monday morning. More information will because of his age, were taken held at the Sumter County Sher- Briannica Johnson, 26, become available as they into custody Friday and each iff’s Office Detention Center, and was pronounced dead on continue to investigate the charged with murder, armed rob- the 17-year-old is being held at a scene from an apparent incident. bery and attempted breaking and state Department of Juvenile gunshot, Sumter County Johnson’s next of kin entering an automobile, said SPANN RAGIN Justice facility in Columbia. Coroner Robbie Baker has been notified, and an Tonyia McGirt, public informa- Ragin was initially taken into said. autopsy will be per- tion officer for the Sumter Police Department. custody on Aug. 27 in connection to the am- The incident happened formed this morning at Travon Derrell Ragin, 21, of Anne Park, bush armed robbery and shooting of a driver at about 5:27 a.m. when oc- The Medical University who is in jail for an unrelated shooting case on May 31 near Ash Street and Northwestern cupants inside the resi- of South Carolina in that left a man paralyzed, was also charged Avenue, McGirt said. There were three peo- dence called 911, Baker Charleston. with murder, possession of a weapon during ple inside the vehicle when the driver was said. The Sumter County a violent crime, unlawful carry of a pistol, struck by the bullet, which left him para- The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and the armed robbery and attempted breaking and lyzed. Sheriff’s Office was un- Sumter County Coroner’s entering an automobile, McGirt said. Investigations are continuing in both cases. able to share any informa- Office are investigating. Sumter County backs blue ballot; local votes certified BY SHELBIE GOULDING unanimously approved a reso- Talitha Harrison will go and KAYLA GREEN lution to certify the official head to head in a runoff [email protected] Election Day results. after Blassingame received [email protected] Jefferson opened the floor 40.5% of the votes (1,158) to Goliath Brunson, chairman and Harrison received 29.3% To start a week that is of Sumter County Election of the votes (838). There was awaiting election results to be Commission, to give the run- a total of 2,861 votes cast certified at the highest level down of what the final count with two overvotes and 539 nationally, Sumter’s runoffs was on Nov. 3. undervotes. and tallies were finalized. According to official results SUMTER MAYOR SUMTER CITY COUNCIL from Pat Jefferson, director of The commission confirmed WARD 4 Sumter County Voter Registra- David Merchant and Calvin Steve Corley was reelected tion and Elections, Sumter Hastie will continue in a run- for a second term after win- County saw a 63.9% turnout for off after Merchant received ning 64.3% of the votes the Nov. 3 general election. The 41.6% of the votes (7,050) and (1,381), beating Mark Dingle, 49,406 ballots cast included MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Hastie received 28.1% of the who received 35.1% of the 17,113 on Election Day, 24,367 in A Sumter resident casts his ballot at the Sumter High precinct Nov. 3. votes (4,765). There was a total votes (754). There was a total person as absentee before Nov. of 16,931 votes cast, six over- of 2,147 votes cast and 625 3, an additional 7,810 absentee candidate from a chosen for Moe Brown and 79.5% for votes and 1,764 undervotes. undervotes. by mail, 70 provisional and 46 party. Of those, 20,516 were James E. Jim Clyburn. Undervotes are when a person failsafe provisional. Democratic and 13,125 were Sumter County helped se- eligible to vote in a race SUMTER CITY COUNCIL It is typical that unofficial Republican. Other parties, all cure wins for state Sen. Kevin chooses not to cast a ballot in WARD 6 results are announced on each less than 100 total Johnson by supporting him that race. Overvotes happen Gifford Shaw is the con- election night and the few straight party votes, were for with 62.1% of the county’s when a voter chooses more firmed winner of the Ward 6 days after, with local election Libertarian, Constitution, votes in the race. A special candidates than are allowed, race after winning 68.1% of commissions across the na- Green and Alliance parties. meeting to certify the City of meaning the vote won’t count. the votes (1,855), defeating tion certifying ballots later. Sumter County backed Sumter’s election results was Eddie Drayton, who received A total of 33,803 straight Democratic candidates down held on Monday afternoon, SUMTER CITY COUNCIL 31.1% of the votes (847). party ballots were cast, which the ticket for larger races, in- where council received a full WARD 2 There was a total of 2,724 was an option for a voter to cluding 56% for Joe Biden, report from the Sumter Coun- They also confirmed that votes cast with 698 under- automatically fill in every 57% for Jaime Harrison, 50.5% ty Election Commission and James Blassingame and votes. Thieves steal rent from apartment drop boxes

BY SHELBIE GOULDING ficer for the police depart- vandalized, and they filed a law enforcement. [email protected] ment, video surveillance at police report,” she said. You can call the Sumter Po- one of the locations captured Now she’s worried it will lice Department at (803) 436- Drop boxes have become a man entering a locked drop happen again, especially be- 2700. Dial 911 in case of an the new target for a thief or box, taking its contents and cause she said there have emergency. thieves looking to cash in on then leaving in a white-and- been several reported car If you have information re- rental payments at local black, newer-model Jeep. break-ins on the property in lated to these crimes and apartment complexes. An eight-month resident at the past couple months. would like to remain anony- The Sumter Police Depart- The Retreat at Sumter told The The Sumter Police Depart- mous, contact Crime Stoppers ment is investigating a string Sumter Item her rent payment ment encouraged residents to at 1-888-CRIME-SC. A cash re- of incidents reported this was stolen from the apartment make rental payments in per- ward may be available for in- week in which drop boxes complex’s drop box. On Nov. son, by mail or by another se- formation leading to an arrest. were tampered with and rent- 4, she dropped off her check cure method and to discuss Tips can also be submitted to al payments stolen from mul- for rent in the drop box and payment options with com- Crime Stoppers by logging tiple apartment complexes. later received an email that plex managers. Residents are onto www.P3tips.com and Officers are working to said she never paid rent. also asked to immediately re- clicking on the “Submit a New identify the person or persons “After they tried telling me port any activity that or per- Tip” tab or by downloading involved. According to Tonyia that I didn’t pay, they then sons in their area who appear the P3 Tips app for Apple and McGirt, public information of- said the drop box has been to be out of the ordinary to Android devices. PHOTO PROVIDED BY SUMTER POLICE DEPARTMENT

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BY KAYLA GREEN Saturday, the most since the end of 19 patients and others who need care. [email protected] July and the latest in a statewide in- Public health officials have been crease in the seven-day average since urging South Carolinians to get tested Santa will have to make his visits to the beginning of October. before and after traveling for the holi- Sumter through individual chimneys After Monday’s numbers were an- days and to get tested monthly if you this year instead of up Main Street. nounced, the state has seen 176,373 are out in the community and cannot The annual Christmas parade in confirmed cases of COVID-19 and maintain a physical distance of 6 feet Sumter has been canceled because of 3,778 deaths. apart. “the current state of the COVID-19 Sumter’s seven-day average has “We regret that this action has be- pandemic and the increase in cases fluctuated since its July spike, which come necessary, but we believe that throughout South Carolina,” parade was when the state was at its highest this is in the best interest of the entire officials wrote in an announcement peak, but the county has not yet re- community,” Griffin wrote. “The Monday. turned to pre-summer numbers. health and safety of parade partici- The parade usually brings thou- Other key indicators are also rising pants, spectators and law enforcement sands downtown as floats, schools, SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO statewide, such as the number of peo- personnel are of our utmost concern. bands and other civic and community Sumter’s children will have to wait until ple with COVID-19 who require hospi- We look forward to continuing this groups parade from South to North next year to see Santa Claus. talization, the percentage of tests com- wonderful holiday tradition next Main Street. ing back positive and the number of year.” Doug Griffin, of the Evening Opti- ed to the current health emergency.” COVID-19 patients on ventilators. A video of the 2019 parade is avail- mist Club of Sumter’s parade commit- More than 1,600 new confirmed Through the pandemic, health care able on Facebook by searching for the tee, said the club and the city have COVID-19 cases were announced by professionals’ concern has been hospi- “Evening Optimist Club of Sumter been monitoring developments “relat- the state public health department on tal capacity when considering COVID- Christmas Parade” page. McLeod Health names new leader starting job in March FROM STAFF REPORTS Duke University. She spent chair. She is also on the management team since 1981, proving the quality of health the majority of her clinical Coker University Board of was appointed president and care in the United States,” McLeod Health, which career as an emergency flight Trustees. She served as co- CEO in 2002. said Donald Berwick, MD, runs the hospital in Man- nurse. Since joining McLeod, chair of the 2005 Institute Under his leadership, MPP, president emeritus and ning, announced Monday the she has served as senior vice Healthcare Improvement McLeod Health experienced Senior Fellow of the Institute promotion of Donna Isgett president of corporate quali- Forum. Isgett has been the physical growth, adding hos- for Healthcare Improvement. from chief operating officer ty, helping McLeod gain a na- recipient of the Milliken pitals in Cheraw, Manning, “McLeod has been a high to president and CEO, effec- tional reputation for quality Medal of Quality from the Little River and Loris. Devel- performer in national quality tive March 1, 2021. of care, and has also had South Carolina Quality Na- opment began on the 43-acre programs that address the Isgett takes on the role held oversight of McLeod Physi- tional Forum and the Lewis Carolina Forest campus in ‘triple aim’ of better care for by Sumter native cian Associates, a Blackman Patient Safety Horry County. individuals, better health for Rob Colones network of 90 Award from the South Caroli- “The state of South Caroli- populations and lower cost since 2002. Colo- physician prac- na Hospital Association. She na is fortunate to have through focusing on care that nes will continue tices stretching was a 2011 Liberty Fellow at McLeod as a nationally rec- truly works for people.” with the 18-coun- from the Mid- the Aspen Global Institute. ognized health care system, The McLeod Board of ty health system lands to the “One of the reasons we did as well as the inspiring lead- Trustees will undertake a na- as president coast. not undertake a national ership of Rob Colones and tional search, including con- emeritus, an ad- ISGETT COLONES “Donna has the search is that Donna com- Donna Isgett. 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• Dec. 8: This is • Dec. 14: Electors vote by paper • Dec. 23: The • Jan. 6, 2021: The House and Senate hold a joint session to • Jan. 20: The the deadline for ballot in their respective states and certificates must count the electoral votes. If one ticket has received 270 or more president-elect resolving the District of Columbia. Thirty-three be delivered to electoral votes, the president of the Senate, currently Vice is sworn into election states and D.C. have laws or party the designated President Mike Pence, announces the results. office on disputes at the regulations requiring electors to vote officials. If they Members of Congress may object to returns from any state as they Inauguration state level. All the same way the popular vote goes are not delivered, are announced. Objections must be made in writing by at least one Day. state recounts in the state, and in some states, the law provides member of the House and one in the Senate. If the objection and court electors can even be replaced or alternative meets certain requirements, each chamber meets separately to contests over subjected to penalties, according to avenues for debate the objection for a maximum of two hours. Afterward, each presidential the Congressional Research Service. getting the chamber votes to accept or reject the objection. Back in joint election results The votes for president and vice results to session, the results of the respective votes are announced. Any are to be president are counted, and the Washington. objection to a state’s electoral vote has to be approved by both completed by electors sign six “Certificates of the houses in order for any contested votes to be excluded. this date. Vote.” The certificates, along with If neither presidential candidate wins at least 270 electoral votes, other official papers, are sent by the House decides the election, based on the 12th Amendment to registered mail to various officials, the Constitution. If required, the House would elect the president. including the president of the Senate. Each state delegation has one vote, and it takes 26 votes to win. Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is looking 90% effective BY LINDA A. JOHNSON masks and social distancing 50% effective and require and LAURAN NEERGAARD in the meantime. yearly immunizations. Earlier AP Medical Writers News of the possible break- this year, Fauci said he would through came ahead of what be happy with a COVID-19 Pfizer said Monday that could be a terrible winter in vaccine that was 60% effec- early results from its corona- the U.S., with tens of thou- tive. virus vaccine suggest the sands more coronavirus Pfizer opted not to join the shots may be a surprisingly deaths feared in the coming Trump administration’s Oper- robust 90% effective at pre- months. Confirmed infections ation Warp Speed, which venting COVID-19, putting the in the United States were ex- helped a half-dozen drugmak- company on track to apply pected to eclipse 10 million on ers accelerate their vaccine later this month for emergen- Monday, the highest in the testing and helped fund the cy-use approval from the Food world. Cases are running at work. Instead, Pfizer funded and Drug Administration. all-time highs of more than all its testing and manufactur- The announcement, less 100,000 per day. ing costs itself. The company than a week after an election The timing of Pfizer’s an- said it has invested billions of seen as a referendum on nouncement is likely to feed dollars. President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated suspicions The president’s boasts that handling of the crisis, was a from Trump supporters that a vaccine could be ready be- rare and major piece of en- the pharmaceutical industry fore Election Day raised fears couraging news lately in the was withholding the news that the Trump administra- battle against the scourge AP FILE PHOTO until after the election. Don- tion might pressure regula- that has killed more than 1.2 The first patient enrolled in Pfizer’s COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clin- ald Trump Jr. tweeted: “The tors and scientists to cut cor- million people worldwide, in- ical trial at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore timing of this is pretty amaz- ners for political gain. After cluding almost a quarter-mil- receives an injection May 4. On Monday, Pfizer said an early peek at ing. Nothing nefarious about the first presidential debate, lion in the United States its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at prevent- the timing of this at all Bourla told his employees he alone. ing COVID-19. right?” was disappointed their work “We’re in a position poten- Pfizer Chairman and CEO was being dragged into politi- tially to be able to offer some board, looked at 94 infections ed on the news from Pfizer. Albert Bourla said on CNBC cal debates and pledged the hope,” Dr. Bill Gruber, Pfiz- recorded so far in a study that The S%P 500 surged 3.7% that the election was always company was “moving at the er’s senior vice president of has enrolled nearly 44,000 peo- after the opening bell, and the an artificial deadline and that speed of science.” clinical development, told The ple in the U.S. and five other Dow Jones Industrial Average the data was going to be ready The shots, made by Pfizer Associated Press. “We’re very countries. Some participants was up more than 1,300 when it was ready. The inde- and its German partner Bi- encouraged.” got the vaccine, while others points. Pfizer jumped more pendent data monitors met on oNTech, are among 10 possi- Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. got dummy shots. than 9%. Other vaccine stocks Sunday, analyzing the COVID- ble vaccine candidates in government’s top infectious Pfizer Inc. cautioned that were up as well. 19 test results so far and noti- late-stage testing around the disease expert, said the re- the protection rate might Trump, who had suggested fying Pfizer. world — four of them so far sults suggesting 90% effective- change by the time the study repeatedly during the presi- “I am very happy,” Bourla in huge studies in the U.S. ness are “just extraordinary,” ends. Even revealing such dential campaign that a vac- said, “but at the same time, Another U.S. company, Mod- adding: “Not very many peo- early data is highly unusual. cine could be ready by Elec- sometimes I have tears in my erna Inc., also hopes to file ple expected it would be as Dr. Jesse Goodman of tion Day, tweeted: “STOCK eyes when I realize that this is an application with the FDA high as that.” Georgetown University, for- MARKET UP BIG, VACCINE the end of nine months, day- this month. “It’s going to have a major mer chief of the FDA’s vac- COMING SOON. REPORT and-night work of so many Volunteers in the final-stage impact on everything we do cine division, called the par- 90% EFFECTIVE. 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tration and a Biden administra- 2020 Democratic presidential cam- BIDEN FROM PAGE A1 tion.” HARRIS FROM PAGE A1 paign, Joe Biden tapped her as his It’s a striking shift from Trump, running mate. They will be sworn in decades of Washington experience who built out his Cabinet with a most substantial barriers that exists as president and vice president on that includes being Biden’s chief of raft of unorthodox picks, many of in our country and select a woman Jan. 20. staff when he was vice president in whom were openly skeptical of the as his vice president.” Biden’s running mate selection addition to serving as the Ebola re- federal government’s role in the “While I may be the first woman in carried added significance because sponse coordinator in 2014 and jobs they were tasked with. this office, I will not be the last,” he will be the oldest president ever having a central role in the Obama Betsy DeVos, an advocate for Harris said in her first post-election inaugurated, at 78, and hasn’t com- administration’s financial crisis re- steering federal money to private address to the nation. mitted to seeking a second term in sponse. charter schools, led the Education The 56-year-old California senator, 2024. Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, a Department. Scott Pruitt, the for- also the first person of South Asian Harris often framed her candida- longtime Biden ally and friend, is mer Oklahoma attorney general descent elected to the vice presidency as part of the legacy of pioneer- seen as a potential choice for secre- who’s a skeptic of the science cy, represents the multiculturalism ing Black women who came before tary of state. Rep. Karen Bass of showing humans contribute to cli- that defines America but is largely her, including educator Mary California, whom Biden considered mate change, ran the Environmen- absent from Washington’s power McLeod Bethune of Mayesville, civil for vice president, is seen as a po- tal Protection Agency. centers. Her Black identity has al- rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer tential housing and urban develop- And Republican Rep. Mick Mul- lowed her to speak in personal terms and Rep. Shirley Chisholm, the first ment secretary. Both served in vaney of South Carolina, who ini- in a year of reckoning over police Black candidate to seek a major Congress for the past decade. tially served as White House bud- brutality and systemic racism. As party’s presidential nomination, in Biden is expected to move quick- get director, supported shutting the highest-ranking woman ever 1972. ly to name a chief of staff, but down the government to rein in elected in American government, She paid tribute to Black women other top Cabinet positions will government spending and was crit- her victory gives hope to women “who are too often overlooked but so likely take longer. ical of some of the proposals who were devastated by Hillary Clin- often prove they are the backbone of The names under consideration Trump aimed to invest in, like a ton’s defeat four years ago. our democracy.” represent Biden’s effort to move massive infrastructure policy. Harris told little children to Despite the excitement sur- Washington past the tumult of Still, Biden faces a number of “dream with ambition, lead with rounding Harris, she and Biden President Donald Trump’s admin- major unknowns as he prepares conviction, and see yourselves in a face steep challenges, including a istration and fill out his govern- for the presidency. way that others may not simply be- pandemic that has taken a dispro- ment with more seasoned profes- First, the scope of Biden’s first- cause they’ve never seen it before.” portionate toll on people of color, sionals. The task is taking on even term agenda will hinge on which After Biden’s speech, she was joined and a series of police killings of greater urgency than in past tran- party controls the Senate, which on stage by her family, including her Black Americans that have deep- sitions because Biden will take of- remains in question with two spe- two grandnieces who wore white ened racial tensions. Harris’ past fice in January amid a raging pan- cial Senate elections in Georgia dresses. work as a prosecutor has prompted demic that will likely consume the scheduled for the first week in Jan- A rising star in Democratic poli- skepticism among progressives early days of his presidency and uary. Democrats have acknowl- tics for much of the last two decades, and young voters who are looking require a full government re- edged they will likely need to pare Harris served as San Francisco’s dis- to her to back sweeping institu- sponse. back some of Biden’s campaign trict attorney and California’s attor- tional change over incremental re- Biden made clear on Monday trail promises even if they do hold ney general before becoming a U.S. forms in policing, drug policy and that he would focus on the pan- the majority in a closely divided senator. After she ended her own more. demic by forming a coronavirus Senate, and a slim majority could advisory board. Former Surgeon also affect the kinds of nominees General Vivek Murthy, who was Biden can hope to get approved for named a co-chair of that panel, is top Cabinet slots. preme Court Justice Amy Coney Bar- seen as a contender for the top job The most imminent unknown for TRUMP FROM PAGE A1 rett on the court. at the Department of Health and Biden, however, remains to what “The decision provided a window of Human Services. New Mexico Gov. extent Trump and his administra- both Pennsylvania and the U.S. elec- time after Election Day, when the pre- Michelle Lujan Grisham, who ran tion will work with the former vice tion — as “extremely troubling.” liminary results were announced, in her state’s health department, is president as his team begins its ef- Across the country, Republicans which unscrupulous actors could at- also being eyed for the position. forts to transition the government. have complained about problems with tempt to influence a close Presidential Even for roles where Biden has The General Services Adminis- the signatures, secrecy envelopes and election,” the Republican Attorneys the opportunity to make history and tration is tasked with formally rec- postal marks on ballots, the inability General Association said in the brief. appoint the first woman or African- ognizing Biden as president-elect, of their poll watchers to scrutinize Earlier Monday, an anti-abortion American Cabinet secretary, like at beginning the transition process. them and the extensions granted for law center in Michigan filed suit to defense and treasury, Biden is said But the agency’s Trump-appointed mail-in ballots to arrive. complain about vote counting proce- to be considering options with de- administrator, Emily Murphy, has However, judges across the country dures in Wayne County. An appeals cades of experience in their chosen not started the process and has largely rejected the Republican chal- court in Michigan, meanwhile, asked fields. given no guidance on when she will lenges over the past week as the cam- the Trump campaign to refile a case Roger Ferguson, who served as do so. paign sought to interrupt the vote submitted last week, saying the appeal vice chair of the Federal Reserve That lack of clarity is fueling count as it leaned toward Biden. was incomplete. under Bill Clinton and George W. questions about whether Trump, Trump has yet to concede the election, And in Arizona, the Trump cam- Bush, is a potential treasury secre- who has not publicly recognized even as Biden claimed victory and got paign asked in a lawsuit filed Satur- tary, while Michele Flournoy, a for- Biden’s victory and has falsely to work on his transition plans. day for the right to inspect thousands mer under secretary of defense, is claimed the election was stolen, At the U.S. Supreme Court, 10 Re- of in-person ballots filled out on Elec- seen as a top pick to lead the Penta- will impede Democrats as they try publican state attorneys general tion Day in the Phoenix area, alleging gon. to establish a government. filed an amicus brief Monday to sup- that poll workers had mishandled Some Democrats are hopeful that There is little precedent in the port a challenge to Pennsylvania’s them. the more traditional picks will help modern era of a president erecting decision to count mail-in ballots that In Georgia, where Biden has a small rebuild morale among the thou- such hurdles for his successor. The arrived through Friday. The Penn- lead over Trump but the race remains sands of civil servants who felt stakes are especially high this year sylvania Supreme Court had unani- too early to call, a state election offi- thwarted at doing their jobs under because of the coronavirus pan- mously upheld the three-day exten- cial pledged Monday to investigate Trump. demic, which will require a com- sion set by Democratic state officials any ballot problems they find. “You’re not only talking about prehensive government response. concerned about Postal Service de- “When the margins are this tight, people who have an expertise in “America’s national security and lays and the COVID-19 pandemic. every little thing matters,” said Gabri- government functions, you’re talk- economic interests depend on the The attorneys general say the court el Sterling, who led the state’s imple- ing about people who have a great federal government signaling clear- usurped a power reserved for state mentation of a new voting system for deal of respect for government ly and swiftly that the United States lawmakers. the secretary of state’s office. functions,” said Ed Espinoza, for- government will respect the will of The U.S. Supreme Court had de- Still, he expressed frustration over mer western states political direc- the American people and engage in clined to fast-track the challenge, but efforts to shake the public’s faith in tor for the Democratic National a smooth and peaceful transfer of the vote was 4-4, and three justices ex- the electoral system. Committee. “That’s a key distinc- power,” Jen Psaki, a Biden transi- pressed reservations. Republicans “The facts are the facts, regardless tion between the Trump adminis- tion aide, tweeted Sunday. now hope to try again with new Su- of outcomes,” Sterling said.

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ASHINGTON — Joe crats had left Middle America behind Trump couldn’t pretend to be an nomic wealth and closing the wealth Biden may have won the by focusing too much on cultural is- adult long enough to assuage fears gap, the job creation and job opportu- presidency, but Demo- sues and identity politics removed that his impulsive nature might ruin nities,” he told CNBC on Wednesday. Wcrats plainly lost the elec- from the concerns of the mainstream. us. But it was also Black voters who, in tion. “As we circled those issues, we left Democrats and their media cheer- the end, helped to deliver so much of The blue tsunami predicted by some voters behind, and Republicans leaders were shocked by Trump sup- the vote that elected Biden president. some pundits and pollsters turned dove in,” McCaskill port among Blacks and Hispanics. In Ultimately, Biden’s slim victory will out to be a shallow, baby wave of told MSNBC’s Brian Texas and Florida, Trump won 4 of be a gift to the country. There’s no tepid water. The anticipated mandate Williams. every 10 Hispanic voters and perhaps reason that Biden can’t be a great was little more than a list of spoiled Rep. Alexandria a bit more. He performed better in president. He doesn’t have to serve hopes and dreams that liberalism Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.) many red states than he had in 2016. the left that America has rejected. He would finally have its day in America. ripped McCaskill for He even improved, as a percentage of can make his stand — and his legacy “Landslide” is still just a song. her remark, tweet- the vote, in a number of blue states — as the president who brought the The United States is a center-right ing: “Why do we lis- that he lost four years ago. Very few nation back from the precipice. nation, which people living outside ten to people who lost votes will separate this loss from a A one-term president beholden to the Washington-New York-West Coast Kathleen elections as if they win. no one, he can say there will be no bubbles have always known. Trump Parker are experts in win- Among other lessons, it may be stacking the Supreme Court, no end won in 2016 in large part by making ning elections?” time for Democrats to realize that to the filibuster, no Green New Deal average Americans feel like he under- McCaskill lost her Blacks and Hispanics are no more as written, no single-payer health in- stood them. The smarter members of Senate seat to Sen. Josh Hawley in monolithic than any other group of surance — and so on down the liberal the House Democratic caucus get 2018, but she didn’t lose her common voters. Most Black voters for Trump wish list. this, but most have kept quiet in def- sense. There’s a rather substantial were male. Fifty-two percent of Black Biden is easy to like, knows the erence to groupthink and the fear of number of Americans, meanwhile, men who identified as conservative ropes, has friends on both sides of the being primaried by their own left who wonder why anyone listens to voted for the president. One in 3 aisle, can broker a deal, raise the flank. Ocasio-Cortez. Black men in the Midwest marked level of discourse. After his third run Several caucus members began Donald Trump’s apparent near- their ballots for the incumbent. for president, he has the rare oppor- complaining about some of the un- win, combined with Republican Robert L. Johnson, co-founder of tunity to go down in history as a good helpful lefty messaging as the votes gains in the House and in state legis- Black Entertainment Television, ex- man and the most consequential of were telling the broader story. For- latures, tells us all we need to know plained his view of Black votes for presidents. His humility would be a mer Sen. Claire McCaskill of Mis- where the country stands. If Trump Trump: “I think Black Americans are gift to us all. souri might have erred in uttering the hadn’t acted as his own worst enemy getting a little bit tired of delivering truth when, speaking as an MSNBC during the campaign, it might have huge votes for the Democrats and see- Kathleen Parker’s email address is contributor Thursday, she said Demo- been his landslide to claim. But ing minimal return in terms of eco- [email protected].

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR COMMENTARY BLASSINGAME HAS THE SERVANT-LEADER EXPERIENCE NEEDED FOR WARD 2 SEAT I am writing this letter to endorse constituents. Dr. James B. Blassingame for Sum- He has a mandate and tireless Fix Election Day pain ter City Council Ward 2 in the elec- commitment to uplift people, be a tion runoff on Nov. 17, 2020. He has voice for the people and willingness his year will be remembered Even if you are happy about Joe Biden been an efficient and effective ser- to hear the concerns of the people. for more than we want to re- being elected, surely you aren’t happy vant leader in Sumter, South Caroli- Through this understanding, he is member, including the painful about the long delay in counting the na, for over three decades. He has capable and has the capacity to turn TNov. 3 election. Our country votes. consistently and constantly been an voices and concerns into clear poli- was already suffering from the pan- For many weeks, we have been hear- advocate and voice for the people of cies that will make his constituents, demic and all its spin-off problems. Un- ing about swing states that would be al- Sumter and surrounding counties. City of Sumter and entire Sumter employment, business closings, demise lowed more days in getting their mail Dr. Blassingame continued to be community a better place to live and of the travel industry, struggling hous- ballots back to count. But the changes on the cutting edge of servant-lead- thrive. es of worship, massive national depres- did what everyone knew would hap- ership. He continued to grow, devel- In conclusion, I wholeheartedly sion to name a few of the problems. pen, and that was delay the reporting op and mature as a servant leader to endorse Dr. James B. Blassingame However, great news: of election results with the possibility foster and help others grow into for Sumter City Council Ward 2 to Pfizer has come up of court fights later. their God-given destiny. He is a man represent the City of Sumter and with a vaccine that In North Carolina, the State Board of of purpose with a clear plan and can his constituents. has been 90% effective Elections said ballots postmarked by deliver on his promises for the Sum- DR. TRAVIS S. HOLMES in preliminary trials. Election Day would count as long as of- ter community. He is a clear and Former youth pastor At this writing, this is ficials received them within nine days concise choice to ascend to the City Mt. Zion Missionary great news with the after the election. Nine days! of Sumter council seat for Ward 2 Baptist Church stock market on the In Wisconsin, a federal judge similar- verge of setting an all- ly ruled that ballots postmarked by PUBLIC OPTION TO AFFORDABLE CARE ACT WOULD HELP ALL AMERICANS Glenn time high. This vac- Election Day would count as long as of- Mollette cine has the potential ficials had them in hand within six We are once again at an inflection behooves us, then, to provide health to bring this country days after Nov. 3. A Michigan state point in the story of our nation. We insurance to all Americans, as this out of the house and judge ruled that absentee ballots post- are in the midst of a worldwide reduces costs to all in the long run. back to work, school, church and more. marked by Nov. 3 would be counted if plague, which has been particularly One mechanism to decrease the We also need a vaccine to get us over they arrived up to two weeks after devastating to America, having close number of Americans without this election. Most Americans would Election Day. to 10 million infections and over health insurance would be to sup- gladly take a shot in the butt to relieve All this is crazy. Go to the court- 235,000 deaths. The number of unin- port a public option addition to the this pain in the neck election we have house to verify your voter registration. sured Americans is at least 30 mil- Affordable Care Act (ACA). This just endured. Receive your one ballot obtained only lion, and there are scores of mil- would make health insurance more Whoever heard of an election going by showing your identification. Put lions who are underinsured. affordable for those of us who are on for days? Some of the states are still your ballot in the mail in plenty of Do you know that the average ER stressed financially. This would be counting. The media has called the time to arrive by Nov. 3. It only takes visit will cost you over $1,000 even very beneficial to South Carolinians election for the states, but some states some planning. Better yet, go early and for a relatively uncomplicated prob- because our state did not expand have not verified the vote totals. This is vote and forget the mail if at all possi- lem? The fact that you have “good” Medicaid, leaving at least 200,000 of insane. ble. 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BY DENNIS BRUNSON Harris broke off a 77-yard rushed nine times for 189 [email protected] scoring run early in the sec- yards and a touchdown, while ond quarter. Heathwood’s Ron- adding a 16-yard catch. That Laurence Manning nie Porter had an 89-yard run June only passed four times, Academy won its SCISA 3A tied the game. but completed two of those football state playoff opener The Swampcats needed just passes for 94 yards and a score. against Heathwood Hall last two plays to take the lead for He rushed for two more touch- Friday wasn’t a surprise. The good. Quarterback Tyler June downs. fact the Swampcats will be found AJ Nelson for a 78-yard playing host to the semifinal touchdown pass. June ran 10 SUMTER 28 game is a surprise though. yards just before halftime to CRESTWOOD 9 That LMA will be taking on give LMA a 20-7 lead. Crestwood head coach Roos- Ben Lippen and not No. 1 seed The third quarter mirrored evelt Nelson said his team First Baptist for a spot in the the first, as there wasn't much needed to play as close to an state championship game was offense of which to speak. error-free game as possible if the biggest news in games in- Heathwood Hall threatened in it were to beat Sumter High volving local teams. Sumter the quarter, possessing the School. High School wrapped up its ball for most of the frame be- The Knights instead did third straight undefeated reg- MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM hind a series of runs from Por- pretty much the opposite in ular season with a triumph Sumter’s Keion Brown (3) and the Gamecocks will host Berkeley to ter and Lewis. The Highland- the early part of the game. over Sumter School District open the 5A playoffs on Friday after finishing off the regular season ers got down to the LMA 6, SHS led 21-0 at halftime as it rival Crestwood, and Lee with a 28-9 win over Crestwood. taking nearly 10 minutes off took advantage of three CHS Academy advanced to the the clock, but the Swampcats turnovers, the first two lead- SCISA 1A state semifinals ed First Baptist had a positive have a perfect season and have made a stop on fourth and goal ing to short fields and touch- with a blowout win over COVID-19 test with one of its it taken away, it's kind of been to keep Heathwood off the downs with the third being an Dorchester Academy. players, thus causing it to for- a warning to our guys that we board. Laurence Manning put interception return for a feit its game to Ben Lippen. don't know when it's going to the game away when June ran touchdown. LAURENCE MANNING 27 The Swampcats responded be over. The same thing could in for a 16-yard score early in Sumter went on to complete HEATHWOOD HALL 14 by scoring 20 straight points to happen to us this week. the fourth quarter. its third straight undefeated Laurence Manning and the pick up the 27-14 victory. "We're just extemely blessed The Swampcats improved to regular season with a 28-9 vic- Highlanders knew before they "We're excited to have anoth- to be in Week 12 and still play- 8-3 on the season with its sixth tory at Sumter Memorial Sta- played on Friday that they er one," said LMA head coach ing." straight triumph. Harris fin- dium. were playing for a home game Austin Floyd. "You just hurt After a scoreless first quar- ished the game with over 200 in the semis because undefeat- for the kids at First Baptist. To ter, Laurence Manning’s Gabe yards of total offense. He SEE RECAP, PAGE A9 Notre Dame No. 2, Clemson fourth after Irish’s 47-40 double-OT win BY RALPH D. RUSSO The Associated Press

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — When Clemson's desperate attempt to convert a fourth- and-forever ended in a scrum, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book tossed his hel- met as he sprinted onto the field to celebrate with his teammates. Within seconds, thousands of fans joined in, rushing the field amid a pandemic for a postgame party that most definitely did not meet the CDC's social-distancing THE ASSOCIATED PRESS guidelines. Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei looks to pass during the Ti- “When fans stormed the gers’ 47-40 loss Notre Dame in double-overtime on Saturday in field, it was fun,” Book said. South Bend, Indiana. Kyren Williams put the Irish ahead with a 3-yard in 1988 snapped Miami's 36- tory should rank in Notre touchdown run in the second game regular-season win- Dame lore, but considering overtime and Notre Dame ning streak and the shutout the setting and this weird shut down then No. 1 Clem- of Oklahoma in 1957 broke pandemic-altered season, the son with a couple of sacks to the Sooners' record 47-game win is probably its most bi- seal a 47-40 win Saturday roll. zarre. night. Clemson (7-1, 6-1) had won “I had told our team in our The Sumter Item is opening the polls for the Athlete of the The win moved Notre 36 consecutive regular-sea- walkthrough today: ‘Just Week, where we have four nominees based on the previous Dame from No. 4 to No. 2 in son games and had not lost to want you to know when we week in games. You can vote for the winner once per day at The Associated Press poll be- an Atlantic Coast Conference win this game the fans are theitem.com/athlete through Wednesday. The winner will be hind No. 1 Alabama. Ohio team since 2017. The Fighting going to storm the field. With announced in Thursday’s paper. State stayed at No. 3, while Irish (7-0, 6-0), playing in the COVID being what it is, we Clemson dropped to No. 4. ACC only because of the need to get off the field,’” The first victory over a No. coronavirus pandemic, Irish coach Brian Kelly said. MILES CAPERS 1 team in 27 years for the brought them all to a halt. “I beat them off the field.” Fighting Irish can be added “No matter how old I am, Williams ran for 140 yards SUMTER FOOTBALL to the list of famous streak- I'll remember this one forev- and three touchdowns and breakers in Notre Dame his- er,” Book said. tory: Catholics vs. Convicts Who knows where this vic- SEE CLEMSON, PAGE A9 Had 10 tackles, one tackle for a loss, forced a fumble and recovered it, while rushing for a touchdown in Sumter’s 28-9 win over Crestwood on Friday. Texas A&M throttles USC 48-3 KEATON PRICE BY PETE IACOBELLI champ." Will Muschamp, the to Devon Achane in the third LEE ACAMEMY FB The Associated Press fifth-year USC head coach, quarter with the game long understood. "After the last decided. COLUMBIA — Texas A&M two performances, I don't Mond also ran for a score Rushed for 199 yards and three touch- put on a performance worthy think there's any doubt they to help Texas A&M improve downs, while passing for another 71 yards of a College Football Playoff should be" upset, he said. to 5-1 — all in the Southeast- and a touchdown in Lee’s 41-12 win over contender. The Aggies don't Just maybe all the way to a ern Conference — for its best Dorchester Academy on Friday. plan on stopping, either. playoff berth for A&M, start since opening 6-0 in Kellen Mond threw four which moved from seventh to 2016. The Aggies are 7-0 touchdown passes to become fifth in The Associated Press against the Gamecocks. GABE HARRIS the school's career leader, poll following the victory. Mond and Spiller helped Isaiah Spiller ran for 131 They certainly look the part the Aggies open a 21-0 half- LMA FOOTBALL yards and the Aggies routed against the Gamecocks. time lead and cruise to their South Carolina 48-3 on Satur- "You always think you can fourth consecutive victory day night. be dominant," Texas A&M since a loss at Alabama last Rushed 9 times for 186 yards and a TD, "We're turning heads and coach Jimbo Fisher said. month. caught one pass for 16 yards and had 10 doing a lot of things that peo- "The experience has helped Spiller had two short pick- tackles in a 27-14 win over Heathwood Hall. ple didn't think we were on each side of the ball. ups for first downs — one on going to do," Aggies defensive Learning to win each play a fourth-and-1 with Texas tackle Bobby Brown III said. and, in turn, the bigger pic- A&M in chip-shot field goal ROBERT REED "We're going to keep turning ture is coming together." range — before Mond flipped heads, proving people Especially when Mond, a 4-yard TD pass to Ainias CRESTWOOD FB wrong." Spiller and the Aggies de- Smith. South Carolina’s perfor- fense play like this. Mond found tight end Had 9 punts for a gross average of 40.1 mance had some in the coro- Mond set the school mark Jalen Wydermeyer for two yards and a net average of 38.3. He had navirus reduced crowd of with the 68th touchdown three punts inside the 20-yard line in Crest- 16,253 chanting, "Fire Mus- pass of his career, a 52-yarder SEE USC, PAGE A9 wood’s 28-9 loss to Sumter. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020 | A9

RECAP scoring pass to wide receiver Des- Hampton Gaskins run and a Price CLEMSON FROM PAGE A8 mond McMillan. Gavyn Zimmerman dive into the left corner of the end FROM PAGE A8 added the PAT to make it 21-7 with zone on a 4-yard run for the 28-6 half- “When you’re playing a pretty good 9:31 left in the third quarter. time edge. Book led a 91-yard drive in the final two team like we were tonight, you can’t The Knights got a safety with 2:15 “They hit the hook and ladder play minutes of regulation to tie it at 33 on a give them extra opportunities,” Nel- left in the third to cut the deficit to on us and we settled down and did 4-yard touchdown pass to Avery Davis son said. “We certainly did that to- 21-9. fine,” Rankin said as his team will with 22 seconds left. night.” Sumter’s final touchdown came on play host to St. John’s Christian in After Williams gave Notre Dame the The Gamecocks improved to 6-0 in a 7-yard run by Capers in the fourth the semifinals. “I thought we could lead on the first possession of the second this coronavirus-shortened season. quarter. run the ball on them, and we could. OT, the Irish pushed Clemson back with The Region VI-5A champions will Brown rushed for 78 yards and a We didn’t run many plays. We ran back-to-back sacks on DJ Uaigalelei by begin the state playoffs next Friday touchdown on 16 carries. Capes led power sweep and counter. That’s Adetokumbo Ogundeji and Daelin Hayes with a home game against Berkeley, the defense with 10 tackles. what we’ve done all year.” to set up a third-and-24. the No. 2 seed from Region VII. LEE 41 The run game was strong all night The five-star freshman quarterback’s The Knights finished their season DORCHESTER 12 for the Cavaliers, who gained 348 third-down pass was broken up and his with a 3-3 record. yards on 50 rushing attempts. Keaton final completion on fourth down was way On the third play of the game, Dorchester Academy used a hook Price led the way with 199 yards and short of the line to gain. A couple of lat- Crestwood quarterback Javion Mar- and ladder to score on the first play three scores on 23 carries while pass- erals didn’t help and the Irish and their tin had a short pass go off a receiver’s of its first-round game against Lee. ing for 58 yards and another score. fans went wild. hands and Sumter cornerback Ante- After that though, it was all Cavaliers Hair closed with 80 yards on 10 tries, The Fighting Irish have won 13 consec- on China grabbed it at the Knights 33- as they went on to a 41-12 triumph at and Jenkins McCullum added 33 utive games and they snapped an 11-game yard line. McCutchen Field in Bishopville. yards losing streak against top-five teams while Sumter quarterback Hayden pulled out a hook and ladder for a The Cavalier defense closed the beating No. 1 for the first time since tak- Vasquez tossed a 20-yard touchdown score on the first play of night with three interceptions, two ing down Florida State in 1993 at Notre pass to wide receiver Marcus Lane to Lee was up 28-6 on the way to im- fumble recoveries and three fourth- Dame Stadium. make it 7-0. proving to 8-3 on the season. The down stops. “They dadgum earned it,” Clemson On the Knights’ third possession, Raiders started at their 43-yard line EAST CLARENDON 28 coach Dabo Swinney said. “We handle running back Jaice Calderon caught and pulled out the razzle dazzle right HANNAH-PAMPLICO 18 our business, maybe we’ll get a chance to a pass. Outside linebacker Miles Ca- out of the gate. The first play saw play again. pers wrapped up Calderon and came Brody Marchant pass to Jaden Hartz- East Clarendon closed out its sea- Uiagalelei, starting in place of Trevor away with the football at the CHS 40 og, who then flipped to a streaking son with a 28-18 victory over Han- Lawrence for a second week, passed for on the turnover. SHS running back Wyatt Judy down the far sidelines. nah-Pamplico at Shad Hall Field in 439 yards, the most ever by a Notre Dame Keion Brown scored on an option Judy went untouched for the 57-yard Turbeville. opponent. Lawrence was on the sideline pitch from 35 yards out to make it score to make it 6-0 just 19 seconds The Wolverines finished the year for this one, a few days out of isolation 14-0. into the game. with a 2-5 record. after having COVID-19. Sumter made it 21-0 on the first The Cavaliers engineered a 6-play, SCOTT’S BRANCH 36 play of the second quarter when safe- 75-yard scoring drive that featured C.A. JOHNSON 35 ty Jabari Tiller snagged a Martin the running of senior quarterback pass at the Crestwood 43 for a pick-6. Keaton Price and junior running Scott’s Branch High School picked USC “The defense played really good for back Andrew Hair. The big play was up a 36-35 victory over C.A. Johnson FROM PAGE A8 us again,” said SHS head coach Mark a 38-yard scamper by Price, who at the CAJ field in Columbia Barnes. “We were up 21-0 at the half, closed the drive with a 2-yard run. The Eagles improved to 4-3 on the first-half scores. Wydermyer was left all and we missed out on some opportu- Price accounted for 64 yards on five season. They will play host to Lake alone and walked into the end zone on a nities. You have to credit Crestwood carries, with Hair gaining 11 on his Marion to close out their season on 15-yard scoring grab. Right before half, to keep it from getting worse.” one carry during the drive. Jordan Friday. Mond hit Wydermyer on a crossing route Sumter limited the Knights to 93 Berry’s point-after kick put the Cavs RICHARD WINN 52 near the goal line to go up three scores. yards of total offense. They ran for 40 up 7-6 with 9:57 left in the quarter. CLARENDON HALL 30 South Carolina (2-4), coming off an off yards on 24 carries, while picking up Three plays later, a Hunter Arledge week, had no answer. 53 yards passing on 22 attempts. interception plus a 15-yard unsports- Clarendon Hall saw its football Quarterback Collin Hill was 8 of 21 for The Knights got a short field to manlike conduct penalty against season come to an end with a 52-30 66 yards and two interceptions before get- start the second half and got a quick Dorchester set up the Cavaliers at the loss to Richard Winn Academy in ting lifted in the fourth quarter for last score to climb back in the game. Ryan Raider 25. A 6-yard Hair run preceded the first round of the SCISA 8-man year’s starter and current backup, Ryan McCants, who started the second half a 19-yard scoring pass from Price to state playoffs at the RWA field in Hilinski. at quarterback for Sumter, was inter- Lucas Freidenberger for a 14-6 Lee Winnsboro. Kevin Harris, the SEC’s second-leading cepted by Zalyn Myers. He returned lead. The Saints finished the year with rusher coming in, was limited to 39 yards it to the SHS 5. Martin tossed a 3-yard Lee added scores on a 9-yard a 4-6 record. on 13 carries.

more-Cannon-Stephens Fu- all home visitation at 4160 S. times at the home. Methodist Church, where she OBITUARIES neral Home with the Rev. Al Lake Cherryvale Drive, Sum- Memorials may be made to served as a member of the ju- Sims officiating. Burial with ter. Crosswell Baptist Church, 604 nior choir, junior usher MORRIS PARSON military honors will be at Ev- Graveside services were Mathis St., Sumter, SC 29150. board, praise dance team and MANNING — Morris Par- ergreen Memorial Park ceme- held at 1 p.m. Monday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens later started performing son, 58, died on Wednesday, tery. Hopewell Baptist Churchyard Funeral Home and Crematori- mime dancing. She was very Nov. 4, 2020, at Prisma Health Pallbearers will be John Cemetery, 3285 Peach Orchard um of Sumter is in charge of passionate about music and Tuomey Hospital. Hanson, Dylan Peyton, El- Road, Dalzell. the arrangements. she never met a stranger. He was born on wood Stone, Glenn Stone, Services directed by the JAMES ABRAMS She leaves to cherish her Nov. 13, 1961, in Jody Stone and Ben Busques. management and staff of Wil- memories: her two children, Summerton, a The family will receive liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 James Abrams, 72, died on Zariah (Piper) Clark and son of the late friends from 5 to 7 p.m. N. Main St., Sumter. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Pris- Amara McFadden, both of James Sr. and Wednesday at Elmore-Can- Online memorial messages ma Health Tuomey Hospital. Sumter; her parents, Lakeisha Beulah Mivens non-Stephens Funeral Home may be sent to the family at Born on March 27, 1948, in (Peaches) Clark of Sumter PARSON Parson. and other times at the home [email protected]. Sumter County, he was a son and John Durant of Fort Graveside ser- of Doug and Sarah Peyton, com. Visit us on the web at of John Earl and Francis Pierce, Florida; grandmother, vices for Mr. Parson will be 1595 U.S. 521 South. www.WilliamsFuneralHo- Tucker Abrams. Evelyn Conyers of Sumter; held at 11 a.m. today at Hop- Memorials may be made to meInc.com. In accordance with COVID- five sisters, Jardiasha Clark kins Cemetery, Davis Station, Bethesda Church of God, 2730 CURWELL BENNETT 19 guidelines, the family re- of Sumter, Contrica Durant of with Pastor Antonio Green of- Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150. quests face masks and social Orlando, Florida, Yolanda Du- ficiating, Pastor Marie Harvin Elmore-Cannon-Stephens SUMMERTON — Curwell distancing be observed during rant, Neshell Durant and presiding and Minister Joe Funeral Home and Crematori- (Curnell) Bennett, age 72, en- visitation at the home, 955 Shanika Durant, all of Fort Miller assisting. um of Sumter is in charge of tered into eternal rest on Fri- Edgar Drive. Pierce; one brother, Demetri- These services have been the arrangements. day, Nov. 6, 2020, at his resi- Funeral arrangements are us Rolle of Fort Pierce; a host entrusted to Samuels Funeral DEBRA M. JENKINS WHITE dence in Summerton. incomplete and will be an- of nieces, nephews, aunts, un- Home LLC of Manning. Born in Clarendon County, nounced by the management cles, cousins and other sor- WILEY S. CARROLL Debra M. Jenkins White, of he was a son of the late Ed- of Williams Funeral Home rowing relatives and friends. 3420 U.S. 15 S., died on Tues- ward Taft Bennett and Ruth Inc. In accordance with COVID- MANNING — Wiley S. Car- day, Nov. 3, 2020, at Prisma Johnson Bennett. DELLA REE TOMLIN 19 guidelines, the family is re- roll, 71, husband of Lynda Health Tuomey Hospital. Due to COVID-19, the family questing face masks and so- Jane Baker Carroll, died on Due to COVID-19, there will is not receiving friends. Della Ree Tomlin, 52, de- cial distancing be observed by Sunday, Nov. 8, be no visitation. Professional services en- parted this life on Sunday, relatives and friends during 2020, at the home Services will be announced trusted to Dyson’s Home for Nov. 8, 2020, at his residence. visitations at the home, 3257 of his daughter. by the staff of Sumter Funer- Funerals, 237 Main St., Sum- She was born on Jan. 6, S. Darlington Highway, Sum- Born on June al Service. merton, (803) 485-4280. 1968, in Baltimore, Maryland, ter. 21, 1949, in North MARIE DAWSON-CHINA W. GENE KELLY a daughter of Henry W. and Graveside services were Carolina, he was Corine Harvin Tomlin. held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt. a son of the late Marie Dawson-China, 83, W. Gene Kelly, 79, husband The family will receive Moriah Memorial Garden, CARROLL Lonnie Stanley was born on June 6, 1937, in of Judy Turner Brazzell Kelly, friends at the home, 859 Swimming Pen Road, Mayes- and Ida Kitchens Rembert, a daughter of the died on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, Weeks St., Sumter, SC 29150. ville. The Rev. Raymond Cook, and was reared by the late late Ollie Dawson and Alta at his home. The family requests all visi- pastor of Mt. Moriah United James Fant Carroll and Elise Mae Rembert. She took her Born on March 12, 1941, in tors wear facial masks. Methodist Church, presided, Carroll. He retired from the earthly flight on Wednesday, Florence, he was a son of the Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. the Rev. Harry Clark served U.S. Army after 20 years of Nov. 4, 2020, at her residence. late Cephas and Grace Lloyd Main St., Sumter, is in charge as eulogist, assisted by the service. He was a veteran of She attended the public Kelly. He was a strong man of of arrangements. Rev. Larry Clark and the Rev. Operation Desert Storm and schools in Sumter County. At faith and member of the Seek- MICHAEL EUGENE WILLIAMS Debra Joe. was a Bronze Star recipient. an early age, she joined ers Sunday School Class at The procession left from the He was later employed as an Hopewell Baptist Church. Crosswell Baptist Church, Michael Eugene Williams, home at noon. assistant manager of Advance Later, she joined Grant Hill where he attended for more 59, departed this life on Satur- Services directed by the Auto Parts and retired from Baptist Church, Dalzell. Marie than 50 years. He was an avid day, Nov. 7, 2020, at his resi- management and staff of Wil- Sumter Dialysis. He was a was a faithful member, until golfer at Beech Creek Golf dence. liams Funeral Home Inc., 821 member of the American Le- her health failed. Her occupa- Club and was the owner of He was born on Oct. 1, 1961, N. Main St., Sumter. gion and was of the Baptist tion was caregiver for several Kelso Electronics. in Sumter County, a son of Online messages may be faith. individuals in the community. Survivors include his wife the late George T. and Madda- sent to the family at williams- Survivors include his wife She leaves to cherish her of Sumter; two children, Mi- line Wilson Williams. [email protected]. Visit us on of 47 years; two children, memories: four daughters, De- chael Kelly and Lisa Davin Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. the web at www.williamsfu- James Fant Carroll (Amy) of lores C. Davis and Delphine C. (Bill), both of Sumter; a step- Main St., Sumter, is in charge neralhomeinc.com. Manning and Sarah Lynn Bradley, both of Sumter, Sha- son, Allan Jared R. Brazzell of arrangements. DAVID HENRY BOULDIN Peyton (Doug) of Sumter; six ron (Willie) Sigler and Linda of Sumter; grandchildren, COLEMAN MARION WATKINS grandchildren, Emery Car- China-Hutchinson (Shawn) of Caitlan Hayes, Alexis Davin, FLORENCE — On Sunday, roll, Devin Patrick, Alyssa Des Moines, Iowa; two sons, MariAnn Frye, John Ray DALZELL — The Rev. Cole- Nov. 8, 2020, David Henry Patrick, Dalton Patrick, Kam- George E. China Jr. and Ricky Hicks, Zander Brazzell, man Marion Watkins, 76, died Bouldin, husband of Ida eron Peyton and Dylan Pey- G. China, both of Dalzell; two Makayla Brazzell and Eliza- on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Dukes Bouldin, entered into ton; and siblings, Robert brothers, James Ollie Dawson beth Brazzell. Arrangements are forth- eternal rest at Regency Hospi- “Bobby” Francis Arnold, Jr. of North Carolina and He was preceded in death coming from Norton Funeral tal in Florence. Cissy Jeanette Boynton (Je- James Robinson of Marion; by two brothers, Herbert Home of Bishopville. Born on Aug. 1, 1952, in Pe- rome), Sharon Rose Cowden two sisters, the Rev. Deloris Kelly and Harry; and a sister, LAKEVIYA CLARK tersburg, Virginia, he was a and Henry Harley Arnold (Re- Hatcher and Sandra Robinson Jeanette Kelly Williams son of the late Henry David becca), all of Aiken, Marion of Marion; 12 grandchildren; (Melton). Lakeviya Clark, 26, affec- and Aretha Lynch Bouldin. Elizabeth Salmon of Louis- 17 great-grandchildren; a spe- A memorial service will be tionately known as “Kitty,” In accordance with require- ville, Kentucky, and Jack cial son-in-law, Raymond held at 3 p.m. today at the El- was granted her angel wings ments given by the CDC in ref- Franklin Arnold of Redbol- Bradley; a host of nieces, more-Cannon-Stephens Fu- on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. erence to COVID-19, the family ing, Tennessee. nephews, other relatives and neral Home chapel with the Born on Feb. 10, 1994, in is not receiving relatives or He was preceded in death friends. Rev. Charles Owens officiat- Sumter County, she was a friends at the residence. by a sister, Shirley Jean Kel- In accordance with COVID- ing. daughter of Lakeisha Clark Funeral services are incom- ley of Wadesboro, North Car- 19 guidelines, the family is re- The family will receive and John Durant. Lakeviya plete and will be announced olina. questing face masks and so- friends from 2 to 3 p.m. today attended the public schools of by Fleming & DeLaine Funer- A funeral service will be cial distancing be observed by at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Lee County. She was a mem- al Home and Chapel of Man- held at 3 p.m. Thursday at El- relatives and friends during Funeral Home and other ber of Mt. Moriah United ning. 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Things change when Claire agrees to tutor Eric Walker (Nick Robinson), a striving student who needs to increase his SAT scores to earn a scholarship. We all know where this is going, and “Teacher” is sup- posed to spell out the motiva- tions behind an older woman’s predatory relationship with a teen. Unfortunately, the stu- dents at Westerbrook all seem to be 17-going-on-35 and don’t seem much younger than Claire. And the no- tion of a boy’s innocence being trampled upon is un- CHRIS LARGE / FX dercut by the frat-boy house Kate Mara, left, stars as Claire and Nick Robinson as Eric Walker in “Episode 1” of “A Teacher,” now streaming on Hulu. party shenanigans of Eric’s entourage. Trouble from the get-go, mance of New York at Viewers who thought “This Is Us” (9 p.m., NBC, TV- chance on “Swamp Thing” (8 Claire is seen shoplifting lip- Christmas. It all sounds like “Emily in Paris” presented a 14). p.m., CW, TV-14) * Ashley re- stick for no apparent reason. a commercial for instant cof- desecration of that city will • A stolen hard drive may turns to her music on “Tell We all know that Claire’s de- fee. have their knives out for hold the key on “Next” (9 Me a Story” (9 p.m., CW, TV- sires are dangerous and her Then we hear, also in “Dash & Lily” and its take p.m., Fox, TV-14). 14). actions unforgivable. Why’d voiceover, from Dash (Austin on New York. • Among the most wanted they have to make her so Abrams, “The Walking The real Strand bookstore on “The FBI Declassified” (10 LATE NIGHT boring? Dead”), a handsome young recently sent out an SOS to p.m., CBS). 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Taster’s Choice, he’s “Mr. lend its image to this insipid Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., • Christmas addicts and Edgy,” all too ready to affect tripe, it may ask for its CULT CHOICE NBC). fans of gushing YA romance a Scroogelike dismissal of money back! A settled couple (Paul novels may rejoice. Others the holidays, love and life in Rudd, Leslie Mann) adjust to Copyright 2020 may find Netflix’s miniseries general. This makes him a TONIGHT’S OTHER advancing years in the 2012 United Feature Syndicate “Dash & Lily” worthy of the sucker for the romantic ma- HIGHLIGHTS comedy “This Is 40” (6 p.m., hate-watching binge of the larky to come. • The roots of language on IFC, TV-MA). Not to be con- year. An adaptation of the It’s hardly a spoiler to re- “Cosmos: Possible Worlds” (8 fused with the married cou- novel “Dash & Lily’s Book of veal that he stumbles upon p.m., Fox, TV-14). ple (Ben Stiller and Naomi Dares” by David Levithan Lily’s notebook, which • Kehinde Wiley, Julianne Watts) in the 2014 comedy and Rachel Cohn, “Dash” be- sends him on a literary Moore and Bill Hader appear “While We’re Young” (8:30 p.m., gins with a breathy scavenger hunt through a on “Finding Your Roots With Showcase). voiceover from Lily (Midori Hallmark version of Man- Henry Louis Gates, Jr.” (8 p.m., Francis), who has tucked her hattan. This takes him past PBS, TV-PG, check local list- SERIES NOTES secret notebook onto a shelf persnickety book clerks ings). A link to infamy on “NCIS” at Manhattan’s fabled Strand while dodging Christmas • A political motive may (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV-PG) * “The bookstore. 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Summons & Estate Notice Estate Notice Estate Notice LEGAL Notice Sumter County Sumter County Sumter County NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICES Columbia, South Carolina 29205, ANNOUNCEMENTS within sixty (60) days after service OF ESTATES OF ESTATES OF ESTATES upon you, exclusive of the day of Persons having claim against the Persons having claim against the Persons having claim against the such service, and, if you fail to following estates are required to deliver following estates are required to deliver following estates are required to deliver Announcements Legal Notice answer the Complaint within the or mail their claims to the indicated or mail their claims to the indicated or mail their claims to the indicated time aforesaid, judgment by default Personal Representatives, appointed to Personal Representatives, appointed to Personal Representatives, appointed to will be rendered against you for NOTICE OF SUMTER administer these estates, and to fi le their administer these estates, and to fi le their administer these estates, and to fi le their relief demanded in the Complaint. INCOME TAXES CITY-COUNTY PLANNING claims on Form #371PC with the Probate claims on Form #371PC with the Probate claims on Form #371PC with the Probate NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY Any year COMMISSION MEETING Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Any State GIVEN that the original Complaint Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or in this action was filed in the office The Sumter City - County Planning before the date that is eight months after before the date that is eight months after before the date that is eight months after Office open all year. of the Clerk of Court for Sumter Commission will hold its regularly the date of the fi rst publication of this the date of the fi rst publication of this the date of the fi rst publication of this 507 Broad St County on September 16, 2020. scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Notice to Creditors, (unless previously Notice to Creditors, (unless previously Notice to Creditors, (unless previously TESCO 803-773-1515 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY November 18, 2020, at 3:00 P.M. in barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), GIVEN that pursuant to the South the Sumter Opera House Theater or such persons shall be forever barred or such persons shall be forever barred or such persons shall be forever barred Carolina Supreme Court located on the First Floor of the as to heir claims. All claims are required as to heir claims. All claims are required as to heir claims. All claims are required Administrative Order 2011-05-02-01, Sumter Opera House (21 North Main to be presented in written statements, to be presented in written statements, to be presented in written statements, you have a right to be considered for Street, Sumter, South Carolina). indicating the name and the address indicating the name and the address indicating the name and the address BUSINESS Foreclosure Intervention. NOTICE Each person attending the meeting of the claimant, the basis of the claim, of the claimant, the basis of the claim, of the claimant, the basis of the claim, OF PENDENCY OF ACTION (including staff, board members, the amount claimed, the date when the the amount claimed, the date when the the amount claimed, the date when the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SERVICES applicants, and the public) will be claim will become due, the nature of any claim will become due, the nature of any claim will become due, the nature of any an action has been commenced and required to wear a face mask and uncertainty as to the amount claimed and uncertainty as to the amount claimed and uncertainty as to the amount claimed and is now pending or is about to be have their temperature checked the date when due, and a description of the date when due, and a description of the date when due, and a description of Home commenced in the Circuit Court upon arrival. This is a public any security as to the claim. any security as to the claim. any security as to the claim. Improvements upon the complaint of the above meeting. This is a public meeting. named Plaintiff against the above Estate:/Louise B. Gadson Estate:/Nona Veronica Sewell named Defendant for the purpose of Estate:/Denny Craig Stevens If there are any questions, please #2020ES4300579 #2020ES4300572 H.L. Boone, Contractor: Remodel foreclosing a certain mortgage of #2020ES4300571 call Helen Roodman at (803) Personal Representative: Personal Representative: paint roofs gutters drywall blown real estate heretofore given by Personal Representative: 774-1660. Bertha G Alston Brandy B. Stevens Gregory Joseph Sewell ceilings etc. 773-9904 Debbie H. Graham and Robert C. 2665 Claremont Road 102 Paisley Park Graham, Jr. to FV-I, Inc. in trust for 519 Phelps Street Summons & Rembert, SC 29128 Sumter, S.C. 29150 Sumter, S.C. 29150 Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital A. Paul Weissenstein Roofing Notice Holdings LLC bearing date of August William A.W. Buxton P.O. Box 2446 Attorney at Law Estate:/John Ray Mcelhaney 2, 1999 and recorded August 12, 1999 Sumter, SC 29151 #2020ES4300601 in Mortgage Book 749 at Page 1033 in P.O. 3220 All Types of Roofing Repair IN THE PROBATE Katie G. Roach Sumter, SC 29151 Personal Representative: COURT the Register of Mesne 709 Motley Rd Jennifer Mcelhaney Pring Work. All work guaranteed. 30 yrs Conveyances/Register of exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley ESTATE DIVISION Hopkins, SC 29061 2885 Oswego Highway Deeds/Clerk of Court for Sumter Estate:/Carroll L. Price Sumter, SC 29153 803-316-4734. CASE NO.: County, in the original principal sum Estate:/George Allen Hinnant #2020ES4300593 2019-ES-10-01750 of Fifty Nine Thousand and 00/100 Jr. Personal Representative: Estate:/William Dean Lucas SR Rose N Price Tree Service Dollars ($59,000.00). Thereafter, by #2020ES4300602 #2020ES4300569 IN RE: ESTATE OF CARLINE M. assignment recorded on December Personal Representative: 201Lee Street Personal Representative: HAWKINS 18, 2019 in Book 1263 at Page 1322, Lois H. Mitchum Sumter, SC 29150 David H Lucas Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, the mortgage was assigned to The 2257 MLKJR HWY 2012 Bedford Way DWAYNE C. COULTER stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, Bank of New York Mellon, not in its Kingstree, SC 29556 Estate:/Ezell Mcknight Columbia, S.C. 29209 Petitioner individual capacity but solely as 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747. Melissa Woodard #2020ES4300606 W. Verne Mcgough JR v. Indenture Trustee for Nationstar 330 Brockington Street Personal Representative: Attorney at Law CRISTINA F. CRAVEN, ROBERT Home Equity Loan Trust 2009-A; A Notch Above Tree Care Log Manning, SC 29102 Mary D Mcknight P.O. Box 115 CRAVEN, WILLIAM CLARDY, thereafter by assignment recorded 12 White Street Columbia, SC 29202 pickup available. Full quality service TIMMY L. CLARDY and LESLIE on December 19, 2019 in Book 1263 Estate:/Faye M. Gammon Sumter, SC 2950 low rates, lic./ins., free est BBB MARIE GLESSNER at Page 1696, the mortgage was #2020ES4300570 Estate:/Fred Hammett Respondents accredited 983-9721 assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC Personal Representative: Estate:/Robert George Gibbs #2020ES4300587 D/B/A Mr. Cooper; thereafter, by Karen Angela Gammon #2020ES4300567 Personal Representative: NOTICE OF PETITION assignment recorded on January 13, 816 Acacia Drive Personal Representative: Sophia Hammett Turner AND HEARING 2020 in Book 1264 at Page 444, the Sumter, S.C. 29150 Barbara Jane Gibbs 52 Wynanskill Way mortgage was assigned to Morgan Marvin E Mcmillan Jr 4200 Bethel Church Rd Troy, NY 12180 DATE & TIME: December 14, 2020 at Stanley Mortgage Capital Holdings Attorney at Law Sumter, S.C. 29154 J. David Weeks EMPLOYMENT 10:00a.m. LLC; thereafter, by assignment P.O. Drawer 3690 Attorney at Law Sumter, SC 29151 recorded on August 17, 2020 in Book Estate:/Rose Grace Grillo P.O. Box 370 PLACE: Charleston County Probate 1272 at Page 3510, the mortgage was Sumter, SC 29151 Estate:/John F. Crowmer Schenkel Help Wanted Courtroom- 2nd floor at 84 Broad assigned to FV-I, Inc. in Trust for #2020ES4300596 Street, Charleston, South Carolina Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital #2020ES4300590 Estate:/Toney Lee Loney Personal Representative: Full-Time Holdings, LLC., and that the Personal Representative: #2020ES4300589 Jere B Hancock PURPOSE OF HEARING: Petitioner premises effected by said mortgage John J Crowmer Personal Representative: 2934 September Drive Nesbitt Transportation is now is seeking to forego sending final and by the foreclosure thereof are 2060 Winterberry Rd Georgia Loney Sumter, SC 29154 Sumter, SC 29154 hiring Class A CDL Drivers. Must be documents to close Estate of Carline situated in the County of Sumter, 2565 Lorentz Drive 23 yrs old and have 2 yrs M. Hawkins to Respondents State of South Carolina, and is Sumter, SC 29154 described as follows: All that certain Estate:/Charlie Brye Wilson. Estate:/Andrea Winchell experience. Home nights and week- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT piece, parcel or tract of land, #2020ES4300604 #2020ES4300568 ends. Also hiring diesel mechanics a full copy of the Petitioner's together with any improvements Personal Representative: Personal Representative: and maintenance worker. Call Petition to forego sending final thereon, situate, lying and being in Sandra D. Wilson Jason Winchell 843-621-0943. documents to close Estate of Carline Sumter County, State of South 302 Pine Street 850 Torrey Pines Drive M. Hawkins to Respondents is Carolina, said tract containing 5.14 Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter, S.C. 29150 Full-time Floral Delivery Position available from the attorney for acres, more or less, of that certain Estate:/Burnett Maybank available. Must be 21 yrs of age or Petitioner Dwayne Coulter or from tract shown on a plat prepared by Morris Golden Kernel Pecan Co. older, good driving record & knowl- the Probate Court of Charleston F.H. Murray, C.E., dated March 9, #2020ES4300565 County, South Carolina. The hearing 1946 and a plat prepared by Joseph edgeable of Sumter area. Must be Personal Representative: is to be conducted virtually. The Palmer, dated February 23, 1945 and 1200 C Pocalla Rd 968-9432 Burnett Martin Morris able to lift up to 50 lbs. Only serious Respondents may request recorded at the Office of the RMC for 330 North Magnolia Street applicants need apply. Please send attendance of the hearing by Sumter County in Plat Book Z5 at We buy pecans, sell Pecan halves, Chocolate & Sumter, S.C. 29150 or drop off resume & copy of driving contacting James Ward, IV, at the Page 80. Further being shown and Edgar R. Donnald Jr. Charleston County Probate Court at delineated on a plat prepared for all flavors &Fruit cake mix. Gift pkgs avail. record to: Gary's Florist, 674 Bultman Attorney at Law 843-958-5012 or at jward Debbie H. Graham and Robert C. Dr. Sumter, SC 29150. NO PHONE 38 Riley Street M-F 9-5 Sat 9-1 @charlestoncounty.org Graham by Inman Land Surveying CALLS PLEASE! Sumter, SC 29150 Company, Inc., dated December 7, Executed this 29th day of October, 1995 to be recorded. Reference is Help Wanted 2020. made to said latter plat for a more Part-Time complete metes and bounds C. Mac Gibson, Jr. description; all measurements being The Salvation Army is now hiring 1473 Stuart Engals Blvd. a little more or less. TMS No. Christmas Bell Ringers. Part & full Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 244-00-01-033 Property Address: 3190 (843) 852-4646 North Main Street, Sumter, SC 29153 time positions available. Apply at 16 Attorney for Petitioner Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Going on Kendrick St . Sumter, SC Dwayne Coulter Box 11412 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 Telephone (803) 799-9993 Temporary Sub SUMMONS Attorneys for Plaintiff Independent Contractors wanted for various newspaper IN THE PROBATE COURT Estate Notice routes within the tri-county area as CASE NUMBER Sumter County needed. If you have a good 2020-ES-43-446 NOTICE TO CREDITORS dependable vehicle, a phone & a STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OF ESTATES desire to supplement your in- COUNTY OF: SUMTER come, apply in person, The Item, Persons having claim against the 36 W. Liberty St. Sumter, SC following estates are required to deliver IN THE MATTER OF: or mail their claims to the indicated vacation? 29150 EARL BRACEY, SR. Personal Representatives, appointed to Decendent administer these estates, and to fi le their claims on Form #371PC with the Probate Deanna B. Deas Court of Sumter County Courthouse, N. Petitioner(s) Main Street, Sumter, SC, 29150, on or VS before the date that is eight months after None Don’t Miss A Thing! RENTALS the date of the fi rst publication of this Respondent(s)* Notice to Creditors, (unless previously barred by operation of Section 62-3-803), *For Guardianship/Conservatorship or such persons shall be forever barred Let your carrier save your paper for you Mobile Home matters, you must include the as to heir claims. All claims are required Rentals alleged incapacitated individual as a to be presented in written statements, Respondent. indicating the name and the address while you are on vacation! of the claimant, the basis of the claim, Taking applications for 2 BR MH TO THE RESPONDENT(S) LISTED the amount claimed, the date when the $450 Mo. Large Rms, Clean, quiet ABOVE: claim will become due, the nature of any areas. No pets. Call 803-494-9600 uncertainty as to the amount claimed and YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED the date when due, and a description of and required to Answer the Petition any security as to the claim. in this action, a copy of which is REAL herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon Estate:/John Ervin Barnes SR #2020ES4300580 the Petitioner(s) listed above at the Call ESTATE Personal Representative following address(es): : Deester Barnes Calvin K. Hastie, Sr., Esquire 11700 Old Columbia Pike Real Estate Hastie Law Firm, Apt 313 Silver Spring, MD 20904 803-774-1258 Wanted 7 East Hampton Avenue Sumter, SC 29150 Estate:/Delois White We pay cash for homes and mobile #2020ES4300575 Your Answer must be served on the homes. 803-469-6973. Personal Representative: Customer Service Petitioner at the above address with David White JR thirty (30) days after the service of Land & Lots P.O. Box 1996 this Summons and Petition upon New York, NY 10027 Dept. Hours for Sale you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Estate:/Dorothy Garrett Petition within that time, judgment 5 Acres for Sale. Lee County. St. Hatfield Cowart Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm by default will be rendered against #2020ES4300581 Charles. $29,000. Owner financing. you for the relief demanded in the Personal Representative: Please call or text 803-443-5603. Petition. Cynthia A Morris 4 Lynam Road Calvin K. Hastie, Sr. Sumter, SC 29154 TRANSPORTATION Attorney for Petitioner Hastie Law Firm Estate:/Carrie Dinkins Dawson 7 E. Hampton Ave. #2020ES4300577 Sumter, SC 29150 Personal Representative: Tel: 803-774-7776 Geane A Kirven 1655 Camden Highway SUMMONS AND NOTICE STATE OF Sumter, SC 29153 Miscellaneous SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER IN THE COURT OF Estate:/Charles Gable Holland COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. #2020ES4300610 2020-CP-43-01329 FV-I, Inc. in trust Personal Representative: for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Kathryn M Holland Holdings LLC, Plaintiff vs. Debbie H. 191 La Costa Avenue Graham aka Debbie Hickman Encinitas, CA 92024 Weatherford, Robert C. Graham, Jr. Elizabeth Michele Kolakowski and The South Carolina Department 1095A Mountain Drive of Motor Vehicles, Defendants. TO Longmont, CO 80503 THE DEFENDANT(S) Robert C. 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Gaﬀ ney 72/67 Spartanburg TODAY’S Greenville 71/67 AROUND TOWN SOUTH 72/65 Among the more than 40 Florence EDITOR’S NOTE: Please CAROLINA Bishopville participating vendors will 82/70 note that due to the threat be Ann Huffmans Tupper- WEATHER 81/70 of COVID-19, some events ware, Bella & Bailey Cre- Temperatures shown on map are Columbia Sumter may be cancelled or resched- ations, Catfish Willy’s Sea- today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 80/72 82/70 uled unexpectedly. sonings, Country Girl Crafts, Myrtle Manning Beach The Sumter County Museum Dan’s Woodworks, Gourds & IN THE MOUNTAINS More, Kettle Corn, Marty’s 83/71 78/72 will offer a free online talk and Today: Mostly cloudy and humid. Winds book chat with William Bu- Pyrographic Designs, Pam- Aiken east-northeast 6-12 mph. chheit on “The South Caroli- pered Chef products and 79/71 na State Hospital: Stories many, many more. There Wednesday: Humid with rain and a thun- from Bull Street” at 7 p.m. will be something available derstorm. Winds southeast 3-6 mph. on Thursday, Nov. 12. Regis- for each person on your tration is required. Call Christmas gift list. ON THE COAST Charleston 81/74 (803) 775-0908 or visit www. Take your family, friends and Today: Periods of sun with a shower; sumtercountymuseum.org. pets to the Sumter Family humid. High 77 to 81. The 10th Annual Silver Bells YMCA’s annual Turkey Trot 5k Wednesday: Rain and a thunderstorm. Arts and Craft Show will be Run/Walk on Thursday, Nov. Rain and a thunderstorm in central parts. held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 26. Register by Nov. 24 at Nov. 21, and noon-4 p.m. the YMCA or online. Race Sunday, Nov. 22, at the day registration will begin American Legion Building, at 8 a.m. with the race be- LOCAL ALMANAC LAKE LEVELS SUN AND MOON 30 S. Artillery Drive. Free ginning at 9 a.m. Call Denise SUMTER THROUGH 2 P.M. YESTERDAY Full 7 a.m. 24-hr Sunrise 6:50 a.m. Sunset 5:21 p.m. Lake pool yest. chg parking and free admission. Lewis at (803) 773-1404 or Temperature Moonrise 1:20 a.m. Moonset 2:48 p.m. Murray 360 356.68 -0.01 Please bring a non-perish- visit www.ymcasumter.org High 80° Marion 76.8 74.48 -0.05 New First Full Last able food item to help sup- for registration information. Low 61° Moultrie 75.5 73.99 none port United Ministries. For Normal high 68° The Sumter County Museum’s Wateree 100 96.37 +0.22 Normal low 43° every three food items you annual wreath workshop will Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 30 Dec. 7 donate, your name will be be held 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Record high 86° in 1977 entered into a drawing for a Dec. 1, and 1-3 p.m. on Record low 22° in 1967 RIVER STAGES $25 gift card. Event will also Wednesday, Dec. 2. The mu- Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr TIDES Precipitation River stage yest. chg help support Kat’s Special seum is located at 122 N. 24 hrs ending 2 p.m. yest. 0.00" AT MYRTLE BEACH Black River 12 6.62 -0.11 Kneads Small Animal Shel- Washington St. Cost is $20 Month to date 0.09" High Ht. Low Ht. Congaree River 19 5.57 -0.03 ter. Santa will visit on Sun- for members and $25 for Normal month to date 0.84" Today 4:01 a.m. 2.9 10:53 a.m. 0.4 Lynches River 14 5.71 -0.15 day with 5x7 photos avail- non-members. Call (803) Year to date 50.95" 4:23 p.m. 3.3 11:31 p.m. 0.3 Saluda River 14 5.61 -0.02 able for $5 each from Tiffa- Last year to date 31.60" Wed. 5:04 a.m. 3.2 11:58 a.m. 0.2 775-0908 or visit www.sum- Up. Santee River 80 78.69 +0.68 ny Davis Photography. Normal year to date 41.66" 5:22 p.m. 3.4 ------tercountymuseum.org. Wateree River 24 12.73 +0.27

NATIONAL CITIES REGIONAL CITIES Today Wed. Today Wed. Today Wed. Today Wed. PUBLIC AGENDA City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Atlanta 74/70/c 76/68/r Asheville 68/63/r 72/62/r Florence 82/70/pc 78/71/r Marion 67/63/r 71/63/r Chicago 74/34/r 49/35/s Athens 76/69/c 78/68/r Gainesville 82/73/pc 85/72/sh Mt. 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Today, 6:30 p.m., town hall Orlando 84/74/pc 87/74/sh Columbia 80/72/c 80/70/r Hilton Head 79/74/sh 78/73/t Savannah 81/74/sh 82/73/sh Philadelphia 73/61/pc 72/63/r Darlington 81/69/c 76/71/r Jacksonville, FL 81/74/t 84/73/pc Spartanburg 71/67/r 74/66/r LEE COUNTY COUNCIL MAYESVILLE TOWN COUNCIL Today, 9 a.m., council chambers Phoenix 66/45/s 70/48/s Elizabeth City 80/67/c 81/70/c La Grange 76/71/c 79/68/sh Summerville 81/74/c 79/73/t Today, 7 p.m., town hall San Francisco 60/47/pc 61/48/pc Elizabethtown 81/68/sh 76/72/r Macon 79/71/sh 82/69/sh Wilmington 82/71/pc 79/72/r SUMTER COUNTY LIBRARY Wash., DC 75/64/pc 73/66/r Fayetteville 82/67/pc 77/71/r Marietta 72/68/c 79/66/r Winston-Salem 74/66/c 73/66/r SUMTER COUNTY VOTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGISTRATION / ELECTION Today, 5 p.m., library Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂ urries, sn–snow, i–ice COMMISSION Thursday, 5:30 p.m., registration / LYNCHBURG TOWN COUNCIL election office, 141 N. 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