5Th Suspect in Sumter Man's Death Surrenders
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5th suspect in Sumter man’s death surrenders Dill turns himself in, faces accessory charges WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 $1.00 BY KAYLA ROBINS Bell Road in Mayes- The jail is also currently host- SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 [email protected] ville, faces charges ing four other suspects in the of accessory after same case who were arrested 3 SECTIONS, 20 PAGES | VOL. 123, NO. 144 The fifth suspect facing charg- the fact of murder within the last few days. es in connection with the shoot- and is being held in On Tuesday, April 24, Jerry ing death of a 31-year-old Sum- Sumter-Lee Regional Lamars Johnson was reported FOOD ter man turned himself in Tues- DILL Detention Center, ac- missing. The next day, a fisher- day after the sheriff’s office and cording to Sumter man found a body in Lake Mari- media circulated his wanted County Sheriff’s Of- on in Orangeburg County. photo. fice Public Information Officer Anthony Dustin Dill, 32, of Ken Bell. SEE SUSPECT, PAGE A6 April was a ‘fairly unremarkable month,’ meteorologist says Twisty trivia After unusual first 3 months, last How much do you know month’s temperatures about normal about one of the world’s BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected] favorite snacks? C4 After experiencing swings from nor- mal, historical weather patterns and PANORAMA near record-breaking temperatures at times during the first three months of this year, one may consider April in Waking up with a Sumter County a letdown. National Weather Service meteorolo- nightmare situation gist Doug Anderson, based out of Colum- bia, sized up the highs, lows, rainfall and Woman realizes everything in between for the month for Sumter. roach crawled “It was really a fairly unremark- in her ear able month as far as departures from normals,” Anderson said at night of the weather service’s offi- cial data trends for the C1 county. The average tem- perature last month DEATHS, B5 was just a little Ruby B. Morris Donna Sue A. Peters SEE APRIL, Karl F. Schuhly Sr. Dorothy Lee Perkins PAGE A6 Diane Graham Tory Jones Thomas J. Brunson Sr. WEATHER, A10 NICE DAY TODAY Mostly sunny today; clear tonight and cool HIGH 84, LOW 62 INSIDE CONTACT US Classifieds B6 Info: 774-1200 Comics C2 Advertising: 774-1237 Opinion A9 Classifieds: 774-1200 Panorama C1 Delivery: 774-1258 Sports B1 News and Sports: Main photo: A turtle climbs a cypress Television C3 774-1226 tree at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. Families enjoyed a beautiful day in late April at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens and were VISIT US ONLINE AT the .com able to see young mallard ducks and Australian black swan cygnets. Irises are blooming now in several colors and varieties, which the annual Iris Festival will celebrate beginning May 24. PHOTOS BY MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM Sumter County Republican Party hears from candidates BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Norman, representing South regulations on businesses will ing,” he said. Members of the House — of [email protected] Carolina’s 5th District, run- encourage more entrepre- This would not affect the various political parties and ning for re-election; and Nel- neurship. disabled or those 59 and older, races — say a prayer together Members of the Sumter son Faerber, a former U.S. Air Norman also supports hav- he said. after voting and sometimes County Republican Party Force attorney, running for ing work requirements for “Work is dignity,” Norman meet for Bible study during were given an idea of who secretary of state. welfare services and is work- said. “Work puts food on the the week, he said. they could support during the Norman said he hopes to ing on a bill with other legis- table for families. It gives self- “It’s going to take prayer,” primary and general elections continue the work he has al- lators to require recipients to worth to people.” Norman said. this year during the group’s ready done if he is re-elected. work a certain number of When asked how people, in- The final guest speaker for regular meeting Thursday. During the meeting, the hours or attend educational cluding those in the same the evening was Nelson Faer- That evening, party mem- representative said he is programs to qualify for bene- party, could come together for ber — a former military pros- bers heard from Gov. Henry against abortion, does not feel fits. the betterment of the country, ecutor and defense counsel in McMaster, who is running for government is the answer to “I’m sick and tired of able- Norman said faith in a higher re-election; U.S. Rep. Ralph everything and thinks fewer bodied Americans not work- power would be the answer. SEE CANDIDATES, PAGE A7 Remember Mom this Mother’s Day with a gift that lasts a lifetime! Fine Jewelry for 37 years A2 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 THE SUMTER ITEM Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Sumter mother charged with unlawful neglect after 1-year-old burned Accused of going to The child sustained burns to his lower back, work instead of upper right thigh, lower right thigh and lower left seeking treatment thigh, according to an ar- rest warrant. BY KAYLA ROBINS “The mother was aware [email protected] of his serious injuries and failed to seek adequate A 30-year-old Sumter treatment for the child,” woman was arrested on the warrant states. Monday after her 1-year- Goodman reportedly left old son suffered third-de- her son with her boyfriend gree burns and she suppos- and went to work instead PHOTOS PROVIDED edly failed to seek treat- of seeking treatment. ment. The child was examined Crestwood High School Choir directed by Deborah Horton will highlight the May 15 concert at Mayesville Shemeka at a local medical facility Presbyterian Church to raise funds for the nonprofit Sumter Feeds My Starving Children packing event. Monique on May 6 and referred to Volunteers will pack meals for hungry children Aug. 7 through 8. Goodman, of Augusta Burn Center for Babette Road further treatment, accord- Lot 10, is ac- ing to the warrant. cused of plac- The warrant states Good- Concert to benefit ‘Feed ing her child GOODMAN man told law enforcement “at unreason- personnel she knew the able risk of child was hurt and “tried harm” on April 23 and has home remedies to treat his been charged with unlaw- burns.” My Starving Children’ ful neglect, according to Goodman is being held in Ken Bell, public informa- Sumter-Lee Regional De- tion officer for the Sumter tention Center awaiting a BY IVY MOORE line Mack Center for the Arts. He is also pia- County Sheriff’s Office. bond hearing. Special to The Sumter Item nist for Bethel United Methodist Church and assistant accompanist for the Sumter High A benefit concert at Mayesville Presbyterian School Concert Choir. Church will kick off the Sumter Feed My Williams noted that Mayesville Presbyterian Starving Children charity endeavor at 7 p.m. Church was a leader in organizing Sumter Sumter Purple Heart Tuesday. Admission is by a cash donation in FMSC and that the May 15 concert is the any amount to FMSC. church’s primary fundraiser for this year. The elects new commander A diverse program of vocal and instrumen- church is located at 109 W. Sumter St., Mayes- tal music by some of the area’s most accom- ville. plished musicians will support the efforts of SUMTER FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN numerous organizations and individuals who have packed and distributed more than 800,000 Proceeds from the concert will support local meals to malnourished fundraising efforts for Feed children around the world. My Starving Children, a Mayesville Presbyterian Christian nonprofit organiza- Church organist and choir tion committed to feeding director Tammy Williams hungry children. The annual had high praise for the per- drive brings volunteers from formers, beginning with families, churches, business- the Crestwood High School es and civic groups across Choir. the U.S. to hand pack dry “Under the direction of meal packets specially for- Deborah Horton, director mulated for malnourished of choral activities at children. Crestwood for 17 years, the The meals are vegetarian choir has earned a number and nutritionally complete. of accolades, including Costs for the meals and ship- consistently excellent ping is borne by FMSC vol- showings at All-State Cho- unteers and donors. They are rus each year,” Williams shipped to missions and said. “One of the choir's re- human service agencies cent honors was an invita- Sumter FMSC committee chairwoman around the world, where they tion in 2016 by Dr. Sonja Sarah Bradham is shown during a visit are used to feed children in Sepulveda to perform at to the Dominican Republic to see the schools, orphanages, hospi- Carnegie Hall. While in impact Feed My Starving Children has tals and feeding programs, New York, the choir also had on the hungry children in that according to FMSC. sang at St. James the Di- country. With her is Chimmi, a child More than 800,000 meals vine Cathedral.” fed with meals packed by Sumter have been shipped to hungry Violinist Brandi Sloan FMSC volunteers. children in Swaziland, Haiti, and pianist Susan Hutson the Dominican Republic and will play Johannes the Democratic Republic of PHOTO SUBMITTED Brahms’ "Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Opus Congo in the four years since Sumter FMSC Sumter's Gen. George L. Mabry Jr. Chapter 817 of the Military 78." Williams said this sonata will “highlight started. Williams noted that “3,783 children Order of the Purple Heart recently elected a new chapter com- the passionate, soaring melodies” for which were fed a meal every day over the past year mander.