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THE CLARENDON SUN Clarendon 1 School Board members are sworn in A6

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents APEX tools to lay off 170 at Sumter plant Spokesperson: Production will end by March 31 BY JIM HILLEY have yet received the notification. [email protected] Rhoads was referring to the Worker Adjust- ment and Retraining Notification Act, a federal APEX Tool Group will cease production of labor law that requires companies that are lay- its Armstrong and Allen lines of hand tools, a ing off more than 100 workers to give the work- move that will end employment for 170 work- ers 60-days advance notification. ers at its Sumter plant, said APEX Communi- Rhoads said the positions will be eliminated cations Director Kelly Rhoads. by March 31 as the production of the Arm- “This is a difficult announcement for us and strong and Allen tool lines ramps down. our associates,“ Rhoads said. “We can confirm Full-time associates are being offered sever- we are reducing employment there (in Sumter) ance benefits and employment assistance by 170 positions. counselors have been made available, she She said production of the Allen and Arm- said. strong lines of hand tools will end by March 31. “We are partnering with state and local Rhoads said no reductions are planned at agencies to provide job search resources,” any other of the company’s facilities. Rhoads said. “We are already speaking with “We have given people the WARN notifica- the SC Rapid Response team, which assists SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO tion that gives people 60 days prior to their last with workforce resources.” Production of Apex Tool Group’s Armstrong and Allen lines of hand day of work,” she said. Rhoads said she was tools will end March 31, putting 170 workers at the Sumter plant in unsure if all the employees who will be laid off SEE APEX, PAGE A5 the unemployment line. State of the State address Sen. McElveen Haley bids farewell, thanks citizens for changing S.C.’s image says bipartisan

BY SEANNA ADCOX solution needed The Associated Press BY JIM HILLEY COLUMBIA — Gov. Nikki Haley [email protected] used her State of the State address Wednesday to say goodbye to South Sen. Thomas McElveen, D-Sumter, delivered Carolinians and a job she calls “the the Democratic response to Wednesday’s State greatest honor of my life.” of the State Address by Gov. Nikki Haley. Haley thanked residents, who she In his response, McElveen said state lead- called both the state’s strength and ers are aware of the state’s most pressing hers, for changing the way the problems, but he said that partisanship need- world perceives the state she loves. ed to be put aside so solutions can be Her goal was always to better the reached. state’s image from being the punch- “We know all too well what line of late-night jokes, and the needs to be done in South Caroli- “people of South Carolina accom- na to ensure future prosperity and plished the highest aspiration I had competitiveness in a global econo- for our state all on their own.” my,” McElveen said. “We know They did it, she said, through what our responsibilities are.” their response to the 2015 “hate- MCELVEEN However, he said state leaders filled atrocity” of nine people have not worked killed in a Charleston church, an together to turn unarmed motorist killed by a To read Sen. McElveen challenges into op- North Charleston officer, natural and Gov. Haley’s portunities. disasters and other crisis during speeches, go to McElveen her tenure. www.theitem.com. thanked Gov. “They did it by displaying for all Haley for her ser- to see the power of faith, of kind- vice and wished ness, and of forgiveness. They did it her luck in her position as U.S. Ambassador by stepping up to every challenge, to the United Nations. through every tragedy, every time,” He then returned to his call for more coop- she said. “And in so doing, the peo- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS eration in the branches of South Carolina ple of South Carolina changed our South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, with Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster, right, delivers the government. image in a way no piece of legisla- State of the State address Wednesday night at the state Capitol in Columbia. “It’s time for us to do what’s right, and to tion or shift in policy or job an- do it with a sense of urgency that our leaders nouncement could have ever ac- Carolina” for making that happen, of the Southeast,” she said in her have failed to execute for well over a decade,” complished.” saying local leaders stopped think- 27-minute speech. McElveen said. She did cite those job numbers — ing regionally and competing The shorter-than-normal speech McElveen, considered a rising star in the touting 85,613 jobs announced dur- against each other to work with was free of rancor and recommen- South Carolina Democratic Party, said the ing her tenure across each of the state leaders and present a united dations. people of the state deserve honesty and in- state’s 46 counties, helping bring front to lure companies to the state “Gov. Haley has been a great tegrity from public officials. the unemployment rate from 11.1 and expand existing ones. cheerleader for the state,” said Sen- “What they don’t deserve is a cloud of cor- percent in January 2011, her first “Team South Carolina is a very ate Majority Leader Shane Massey, ruption charges and far too many instances month of office, to 4.4 percent. real thing. And it is no wonder they But she thanked “Team South now call us, which I love, the “beast SEE HALEY, PAGE A10 SEE MCELVEEN, PAGE A10

Former Sumter School Board members, area pastors voice frustrations

BY BRUCE MILLS ly scheduled board meeting in ending general fund balance spend $6.2 million over bud- spending the past couple of [email protected] December — it was the pub- as of June 30, 2015. get, and a belief that the dis- years. lic’s first opportunity to speak About 60 members of the trict’s students will suffer ed- “Surely, we must know now Two local pastors and two since the 2015-16 audit report general public ucationally as a result of the that our kids are going to suf- former Sumter School Board was presented Dec. 12 by audi- were in atten- crisis. fer because of this and so is members, among others, tor Robin Poston. dance for Mon- Patty Wilson and Keith our community,” Wilson said. voiced their frustrations with The report revealed the dis- day’s night Schultz both previously She questioned whether the the Sumter School District trict had gone over budget by board meeting at served on the Sumter School board’s budget committee had Board of Trustees concerning $6.2 million in the fiscal year Hillcrest Middle Board and explained Monday been doing its job. the district’s debt crisis on ending June 30, 2016. The School in Dal- during their public comments “We used to have somebody Monday at the board’s regu- audit report also revealed the MCGHANEY zell. A couple re- that the district had $4 million looking and checking to see larly scheduled meeting. district had $106,449 in its end- peated com- in its general fund balance as who was doing what,” Wilson The comments were made ing general fund balance at ments from com- late as 2014 while they served said. “Are we going to be during the public participa- the time. The previous annual munity members who spoke on the board. doing that in the future?” tion portion of the meeting, audit report showed the dis- were in reference to asking Wilson said she was disap- and — with only one regular- trict had $4.48 million in its what caused the district to pointed in the district’s over- SEE VOICE, PAGE A10

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Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Relatives of Police department dismisses false info churchgoers BY ADRIENNE SARVIS officer nor a telecommunications oper- OK, and he is at an age where he should [email protected] ator and gave inaccurate information. be in school at that time of day, she said. He wrote officers later located the When Hallal called the police depart- confront Roof On Wednesday, Sumter Police Depart- boy, who had been upset because of a ment to have someone check on the ment dispelled false information regard- family issue. “The boy was not harmed boy, she was told that her coworkers ing possible gang initiations after an in any way and was not acting with should go back inside. employee gave wrong information dur- malicious intent,” he wrote. Hallal said Tuesday was the first for last time ing a non-emergency call on Tuesday. Roark also wrote that the depart- time she had heard anything like that. The situation started after the police ment will review its policies and proce- Everyone’s first concern was for the CHARLESTON (AP) — One department was called because a boy dures to improve how non-emergency boy, she said. No one thinks that he by one, family members of was seen walking along Barnett Drive calls are handled by employees. would harm anyone, she said. nine slain black parishioners crying and screaming about 10 a.m. on Kristin Hallal, the woman who made An officer was sent to check the area confronted Dylann Roof for Tuesday. the call, said she and two coworkers and later spoke with Hallal and her co- the last time Wednesday, According to social media posts, the were at work when they saw a boy who workers. The officer had not heard shouting at him, offering for- employee who answered the phone told looked to be about 12 years old walking about that kind of gang initiation hap- giveness and even offering to the caller not to follow the boy because down the street crying and screaming pening in Sumter either, Hallal said. visit him in prison as he he could be part of a gang initiation to about 10 a.m. Although many people have been a awaits execution for the lure people to danger. She said her two coworkers went out- little nervous because of the incorrect slaughter. In a Facebook post on Sumter Police side to check with the boy, but he did information, Hallal said she hopes peo- The 22-year-old avowed Department’s page, Chief Russell not respond to them. ple will not be discouraged from help- white supremacist refused to Roark III wrote that the employee who Everyone was worried because the boy ing others in need. meet their gaze and simply answered the phone was not a police did not respond when asked if he was Just be vigilant and safe, she said. stared ahead, his head tilted down slightly as it had been for much of his trial. “Dylann,” Janet Scott said quietly as she started speak- We’ve got spirit — yes we do ing. “Dylann! DYLANN!” she said, her voice rising. Toward the end of her remarks, she said, “I wish you would look at me, boy.” Scott, an aunt of 26-year-old Tywanza Sanders, the young- est victim killed in the massa- cre, demanded that Roof look at her as she talked about her nephew’s “great big heart,” which could not be donated because of the police investi- gation. The final statements came a day after jurors sentenced an unrepentant Roof to death. The gunman had one final op- portunity to ask for mercy but instead told jurors he still “felt like I had to do it.” On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel formally confirmed the sentence, saying “This hate, this viciousness, this moral depravity will not go unanswered.” Some family members al- ready testified at Roof’s trial. The formal sentencing hearing gave 35 of them a chance to speak directly to him, without prosecutors or the judge inter- rupting or asking questions. Roof also had an opportuni- ty to speak but declined to say anything. He is the first per- son ordered executed for a fed- eral hate crime.

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here are two topics light shine Israel embassy to Jerusalem? one is supposed to before others, avoid, so says eti- that they may RAMALLAH, West Bank T quette experts, in a see your good (AP) — The Palestinians are casual conversation: religion deeds and ringing alarm bells over and politics. Here in South glorify your Donald Trump’s stated in- Carolina, there is another Father in tention to relocate the U.S. topic that holds the power to heaven.” Embassy in Israel to con- polarize — college football, Faith Matters (Matt. 5:16, tested Jerusalem, fearing specifically whether you side NIV) quick action once he takes with one of the teams in one JAMIE H. When the office as U.S. president next of our countries most historic WILSON spotlight is week. They say an embassy rivalries. I’m speaking of on you, be- move would kill any hopes course of the competition be- liever, redi- for negotiating an Israeli- tween University of South rect it to the source of your Palestinian peace agree- Carolina and Clemson Univer- success. Point to the one who ment and rile the region by sity. imbued you with the gifts and undercutting Muslim and At the risk of alienating a talents that brought you to Christian claims to the holy AP FILE PHOTO certain percentage of my that milestone. Give credit city. An Israeli border policemen guards the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv as Is- readership, I offer this dis- where credit is due because raelis line up for U.S. visas in 2003. The Palestinians are ringing alarm claimer. This column will be stripped of the abilities you WHY DOES IT MATTER? bells over Donald Trump’s stated intention to relocate the U.S. Embas- about a quote offered by the have and the circumstances Jerusalem forms the core sy in Israel to contested Jerusalem, fearing quick action once he takes head coach of the current Na- tailored to your life, you have of rival, religiously tinged office as U.S. president next week. Read the full story at theitem.com. tional Champions of college no claim to your accomplish- national narratives of Israe- football. I hope those vehe- ments. lis and Palestinians. Both WHY ARE THE bassy to move to Jerusalem. mently opposed to Clemson’s It is one thing to God during sides claim it as a capital, PALESTINIANS UPSET? Netanyahu had tense rela- program will be able to sepa- tragedy, embarrassment and and disagreement over how The Palestinians argue tions with outgoing President rate themselves from their sorrow, but another thing en- to divide Jerusalem helped that moving the embassy, Obama, in part because of Is- distaste for the team to see the tirely to cry out to God in the derail previous U.S.-led now located in Israel’s me- rael’s settlement expansion nugget of spiritual wisdom of- times of elation, contentment talks on establishing a Pal- tropolis of Tel Aviv, amounts on occupied lands. Netanya- fered up by Clemson Universi- and victory. It’s an important estinian state alongside Is- to U.S. recognition of all of hu has said he is willing to ty head coach Dabo Swinney. reminder that, even in times rael. Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. negotiate a border deal with Swinney took to the stage of personal success, we ac- From Israel’s founding in They say this would close the Palestinians, but that Je- on his team’s field of victory knowledge the hand of our Al- 1948 until the 1967 Mideast the door to negotiating a rusalem is off the table. Two and delivered a statement that mighty God. war, Jerusalem was divided “two-state solution” because of Netanyahu’s predecessors had all the cadence of a ser- You, like me, have experi- into a western sector that it would prejudge the out- had engaged in negotiations mon. enced the spotlight at some served as Israel’s capital come of one of the most ex- with the Palestinians on a “I talked to them about let- point. You’ve worked hard and and an eastern, traditional- plosive disputes in the con- partition of the city. ting the light inside of them sacrificed, and it paid off. You, ly Arab sector run by Jor- flict and disqualify Washing- always be brighter than the also like me, probably found it dan. Israel captured east Je- ton as mediator. Palestinian AGGRIEVED JORDAN? light that’s shining on them!” very easy to shoulder the rusalem in 1967, along with President Mahmoud Abbas In unusually blunt lan- he told the record crowd. mantle of praise willingly of- the West Bank and Gaza has said he could never ac- guage, Jordan warned last There in the national spot- fered to you by others. You, Strip, and annexed an ex- cept a deal in which Israel week that an embassy move light with thousands upon like me, have often forgotten panded east Jerusalem to its keeps the entire city. An em- is a “red line” and would in- thousands ready to help to redirect the spotlight to the capital. bassy move could further flame the Arab and Muslim praise on the team’s athletic light shining in you — the Today, more than 37 per- weaken the 81-year-old worlds. Jordan serves as prowess and Swinney’s coach- light given to you by God. cent of 850,000 city residents Abbas politically. custodian of the Al Aqsa ing acumen, he redirected the My prayer is the warmth are Palestinians. East Jeru- Mosque compound, the spotlight to a higher power. and brilliance of the light salem’s Old City houses WHAT ABOUT ISRAEL? third-holiest site of Islam, I don’t like to assign inten- within you, believer, will al- major Jewish, Muslim and Many Jews view Jerusa- located in east Jerusalem on tion to another’s words, but ways outshine any spotlight Christian shrines revered lem as their religious and the same spot that Jews re- Swinney’s statement certainly this world offers. by billions around the cultural center. Israeli gov- vere as the Temple Mount. made me recall a verse in world. The Palestinians ernment spokesman David The compound, home to the Scripture that advocates a Contact Jamie H. Wilson at seek a state in the lands Keyes says Prime Minister biblical Jewish Temples, is similar position. faithmatterssumter@gmail. captured by Israel, with east Benjamin Netanyahu “thinks considered the holiest site “In the same way, let your com. Jerusalem as a capital. it would be great” for the em- in Judaism. You can reach others through giving S.C. troopers won’t give grieving

n Matthew 5:14 and 16 and creativ- said, “Remember that the book after atheist complains we can read these ity made happiest people are not those words; “You are the my day getting more, but those giv- I light of the world. A then, and ing more.” We can give to ANDERSON (AP) — An one-time buy of the books, town built on a hill cannot still makes people and families in our atheist’s complaint has led using money from fees collect- be hidden. Let your light my day, community who need food, South Carolina troopers to ed from people requesting ac- shine before others, that when I see coats, school supplies, re- stop using state money to send cident reports and the depart- they may see your good it. paired roofs, and so much a book, including Bible pas- ment’s miscellaneous public deeds and glorify your Fa- Family We do not more. Today, may we let our sages, to the family members funds, Iacobelli said. ther in heaven.” Over the Encouragement need to lights shine by giving more of people who die in wrecks. “We have never seen a gov- last couple of weeks we have spend a lot to those in our families, com- Public Safety Department ernment office send out Chris- talked about letting our light RICHARD of money to munities and around the spokesman Sherri Iacobelli tian literature without even shine by loving and invest- HOLMES give some- world. Next week our focus says the agency immediately knowing anything about the re- ing in others. Today as we thing mean- will be on the word honor. reversed course on the book ligious background of the per- consider letting our lights ingful to titled “A Time to Grieve” after son it is being sent to. This is shine may we ask, “What another. One of the greatest Family Encouragement Cor- receiving a letter from the really just stunning and incred- can I give to others?” gifts we can give someone is ner is a weekly inspirational American Humanist Associa- ibly insensitive. A church-state What is the most memora- the gift of time. If you are thought from Richard tion on behalf of an atheist violation like this is pretty jaw ble gift a person has given married, turn the television Holmes. Holmes serves as a whose father died. dropping,” Niose told the An- you? What made it special? off, put down the phone, look chaplain at Shaw Air Force American Humanist Associ- derson Independent-Mail. In my office I have a picture each other in the eyes and Base. The opinions expressed ation Legal Director David Troopers will continue to of my little girl when she talk. Parents, play a sport in this article do not express Niose said the atheist, whom send sympathy cards and in- was three, in my uniform with your child, play a board the views of Shaw Air Force he did not name, was stunned stead give out a booklet with top, boots, and hat. One of game with them, take your Base or the United States Air at the content of the book practical advice for grieving the reasons this gift is spe- child to breakfast before Force. For more information troopers sent her, which in- families, Iacobelli said. cial to me is my wife, daugh- school, but most important- regarding Family Encour- cludes a chapter titled “If God “Our troopers and officers ter, and a friend invested a ly, listen to your child. Give agement Corner or to offer Seems Far Away.” To her, it see firsthand every day the lot of energy and time to the precious gift of time to your suggestions or com- seemed an obviously unconsti- terrible human toll of losing a surprise me with the pic- the ones you love. ments please feel free to tutional violation of the sepa- loved one, and we have com- ture. I share this story be- The inspirational author, email familyencourage- ration of church and state. passion for these families,” cause an investment of time H. Jackson Brown Jr., once [email protected]. The state spent $6,426 on a Iacobelli said.

Church, 325 Fulton St., an- 1100 Dozier Mallett Road, * Sunday — The young CHURCH NEWS nounces: Manning, announces: adults will hold a pastor’s * Sunday — The 33rd pasto- * Sunday, Feb. 5 — Family aide program at 3 p.m. First Baptist Missionary Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 ral anniversary worship cel- and friends day at 3 p.m. Triumph Ministries, 3632 Church, 219 S. Washington Live Oak Road, Dalzell, an- ebration honoring the Rev. The Rev. Carnell Wither- Broad St. Ext., announces: St., announces: nounces: and Mrs. James Blassingame spoon will speak. * Wednesday-Friday, Jan. and family at 10:45 a.m. Dr. * Sunday — The eighth pas- * Sunday — Deacons / wives 18-20 — 2017 Prophetic En- Ivory T. Thigpen, pastor of toral anniversary of Pastor anniversary program at 10 counter at 7 nightly. Speak- Rehoboth Baptist Church, St. John Baptist Church, 3944 George P. Windley will be a.m. ers as follows: Wednesday, Columbia, and member of Brewer Road, Manning, an- held during the 11 a.m. wor- Apostle Michael Ripley; the S.C. House of Represen- nounces: ship. The Rev. Eugene Den- Thursday, Prophet Albert Knitting Hearts Ministry, tatives, will speak. * Sunday, Jan. 22 — The 92nd Mcleod; and Friday, Apostle nis, pastor of Joshua Mis- anniversary of the church sionary Baptist Church, Dal- meets at Bethesda Church Michael Washington. of God, 2730 Broad St., an- will be celebrated at 4 p.m. zell, will speak. New Fellowship Covenant Min- nounces: Pastor Lucretia Pugh, of istries, 316 W. Liberty St., an- Hickory Grove Missionary Walker’s Chapel Freewill Bap- * Saturday — Knitting Hearts nounces: Baptist Church of Manning, tist Church, 99 Walter Ave., High Hills AME Church, 6780 will meet from 10 a.m. to * Saturday — Clothes give- will speak. announces: Meeting House Road, Dal- noon. Debbie Dyches, of Fort away from 9 a.m. to noon. zell, announces: Mill, will speak. Light break- * Saturday — Quarterly Free snacks will also be * Saturday — “Bridging the fast included. A love offering southern gospel singing at 6 given out. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Gap Forum” from 10 a.m. to will be received. Church, 7650 Summerton p.m. On the program: Next noon with local law enforce- Highway, Silver community, Chapter, Burning Bridges, ment representatives. Providence Christian Church, Pinewood, announces: “Nat” and Carleen Brown. 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Russia had compromising personal ligence leaders. “It’s all fake news, it’s briefed on the intelligence community’s “The Sumter community has and financial information about him, phony stuff, it didn’t happen,” Trump findings last week, the official said. already started reaching out to calling it a “tremendous blot” on the said in a news conference that saw him Media outlets reported on the docu- see how they can be of support, record of the intelligence community repeatedly joust with reporters. “It was ment late Tuesday and Trump de- and there are definitely work if material with any such allegations gotten by opponents of ours.” nounced it on Twitter before his news leads for our associates,” she said. had been released. Asked about his relationship with conference as “fake news,” suggesting APEX Tool Group has em- The incoming president, in his first Russian President Vladimir Putin, he was being persecuted for defeating ployed approximately 365 people news conference since late July, firmly Trump boasted that it is an improve- other GOP presidential hopefuls and in Sumter prior to this reduc- chided news organizations for publish- ment over what he called America’s Democrat Hillary Clinton in the elec- tion, Rhoads said. ing the material late Tuesday night. current “horrible relationship with tion. “This is not manufacturing After weeks of scoffing at reports Russia” and did not criticize the Rus- The dossier contains unproven in- that is moving anywhere else, it that Russians had interfered in the sian leader for any interference in the formation about close coordination be- is not going to another facility. election, he conceded publicly for the election. tween Trump’s inner circle and Rus- We are not going to be selling first time that Russia was likely re- “If Putin likes Donald Trump, guess sians about hacking into Democratic these products,” she said. sponsible for the hacking of the Demo- what, folks, that’s called an asset not a accounts as well as unproven claims She said APEX will focus on cratic National Committee. “As far as liability. I don’t know if I’m going to about unusual sexual activities by its GearWrench brand, which hacking, I think it was Russia,” he said get along with Vladimir Putin — I Trump among other suggestions at- has seen strong growth in the and quickly added that the United hope I do — but there’s a good chance I tributed to anonymous sources. The past couple of years. States is hacked by other countries as won’t.” Associated Press has not authenticated “By streamlining our mechan- well, including China. Trump, Vice President-elect Mike any of the claims. ic’s hand tools portfolio, we can Trump’s extraordinary defense Pence and incoming White House Only days from his inauguration as invest in and grow one brand for against the unsubstantiated intelli- press secretary Sean Spicer also de- the nation’s 45th president, Trump an- this market segment,” Rhoads gence report, just nine days before his nounced the report about Russia’s in- nounced that he would nominate said. inauguration, dominated a highly an- fluence on Trump, and the incoming David Shulkin to lead the Department In late 2014, APEX Tool Group ticipated press conference in which he president said it never should have of Veterans Affairs, elevating him consolidated plants in Springda- also announced a new Cabinet mem- been released. He thanked some news from his current role as VA undersec- le, Arkansas, and Dallas, Texas, ber, detailed his plans to disentangle organizations for showing restraint. retary. bringing many of those employ- himself from his sprawling global A U.S. official told The Associated He promised that a replacement for ees to Sumter. That consolida- business empire, gave his outlook on Press on Tuesday night that intelli- the health care overhaul would be of- tion involved the same tool lines the future of the “Obamacare” health gence officials had informed Trump fered “essentially simultaneously” involved in this reduction, ac- care law and said he would soon nomi- last week about an unsubstantiated re- with the repeal of Obama’s signature cording to Rhoads. nate someone to fill the vacancy on the port that Russia had compromising health law — something that would be That same year, APEX Tool Supreme Court. personal and financial information virtually impossible to quickly pass Group was named the Manufac- “I think it’s a disgrace that informa- about him. The official spoke on the given the complexity of the policy turer of the Year by the Greater tionChurch would be let out. I saw the informa- condition Directory of anonymity because the of- changes. Sumter Chamber of Commerce.

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Four school board trustees were sworn in to new terms at the Claren- don School District 1 Board meeting on Monday at the district office in Summerton. The nine-member board consists of five elected and four appointed members. The newly elected board members are Joe Dingle and John Bonaparte. Vastine Johnson was appointed to the board and the Rev. Johnnie Law- son Sr. was re-appointed to the board. Dingle said he is planning on serv- ing without pay, and would refuse the monthly stipend that board members receive, which is $450 per month per board member and $500 for the board chairman. He also requested that his desig- nated salary be split evenly between the district’s 13 bus drivers. Board members said they support- ed his efforts, but said they would have to check on the legality of such a gift. PHOTOS BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY / THE SUMTER ITEM Dingle is a lifetime resident of the Above, elected and appointed board Clarendon 1 area. members are sworn in on Monday at Clar- He is a graduate of Scott’s Branch endon School District 1’s board meeting. High School and a graduate of South Carolina State University in Orange- Right, newly elected board members, left burg, with a bachelor’s degree in to right: Joe Dingle and John Bonaparte business administration and an are seen with reappointed board member honor graduate of the S.C. Criminal the Rev. Johnnie Lawson and appointed Justice Academy. board member Vastine Johnson. Dingle is a retired Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office deputy. He was a district school bus driver for the students and community,” he about three years and served as a said. substitute teacher and as an adult Bonaparte said he would like to education teacher at Scott’s Branch see more unity and more diversity in High School. Clarendon 1. He’s also a U.S. Army Vietnam-era He said he would like the district veteran. to become more financially solvent. During his campaign, Dingle said “I would also like to make sure cluding as school secretary, accounts He is a 25-year Marine Corps vet- he would like to see the bus drivers that we are serving in the best inter- payable clerk/receptionist, employ- eran, serving in combat engineering pay increased and encouraged the ests of educating our children,” he ees/benefits payroll and bookkeep- and surveillance reconnaissance board to reduce the board members’ said. ing for federal projects. units, as well as the Marine Corps stipend. During the campaign, Bonaparte She retired from the district in Super Squad. Bonaparte holds a bachelor’s de- said the most important issues that 1998 and ran and won her first term After retiring from the Marine gree in business administration from needed to be addressed in the school on the school board in 2004. Corps, Lawson went into the minis- Southern Wesleyan University. district were student population, In a previous interview, Johnson try. He has worked for International jobs and diversity. said she’s always had a passion for He received a bachelor’s degree in Paper for 33 years. Johnson previously served three children and felt that her experience pastoral ministry, and currently He served on the board for 12 four-year terms on the board as an in the financial realm would be help- serves as pastor of New Light Mis- years, including eight years as chair- elected official, including serving as ful to the school board. sionary Baptist Church in Davis Sta- man, prior to choosing to take a two- the boards’ chair and as secretary. Lawson was sworn in for his third tion. year break for professional reasons. She is a graduate of Scott’s Branch two-year term. In a previous article, Lawson said “After this long break, I am re-en- High School. She served Clarendon 1 Lawson is a graduate of Scott’s ergized and ready to go to work for in various capacities for 28 years, in- Branch High School. SEE BOARD, PAGE A7 Toy drive a success

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Then others tell get the most the refrigerator, not on the determined with a meat ther- into the cooler immediately be- you about the latest new trends nutrition counter. If some of the mari- mometer. fore leaving home. they are following, they tend to Nancy with the few- nade is to be used for basting In the car, keep the cooler in focus on what foods or nutri- Harrison est calories. during cooking or as a sauce on GRILLING AWAY FROM HOME the air-conditioned passenger ents are being eliminated or RETIRED Also, con- the cooked food, reserve a por- Many of you like grilling so, compartment; at the picnic, in avoided, such as cutting out CLEMSON suming ade- tion of the marinade. Do not when carrying food to a picnic the shade or shelter. carbs, or not eating fat. EXTENSION quate fluid put raw meat and poultry in it. site, keep it cold to minimize Avoid opening the cooler’s What people fail to mention with the addi- Do not reuse the marinade bacterial growth. 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cation so that a child living anywhere has achieved its greatest successes MCELVEEN FROM PAGE A1 in South Carolina doesn’t immediately when people have worked together. find herself disadvantaged when it “Our greatest successes have come where public trust has been violated,” when the problem is put off,” he said. comes to access to educational oppor- when we’ve had leadership focused on he said. “It’s a cloud that we must “The same is true of South Carolina tunities just because of where she was good results for our state combined shake in order to restore the people’s roadways in all parts of our state.” born and raised,” McElveen said. with the will to collaborate,” he said. trust in our state government.” The problem will only grow worse He also called on the state to put “I believe that’s what our fellow South McElveen called the state’s trans- unless it is adequately addressed, he more emphasis on public health. Carolinians want, and it’s what they portation system the biggest long-term said, and he called on the General As- “South Carolina Democrats support deserve from us.” problem the state faces. sembly and the new governor to find a a health care system that will allow He said many South Carolinians “It’s the issue that everyone is aware stream of revenue dedicated to restor- people in every corner of the state not have become frustrated with state gov- of, but also the task that’s been long ing, improving and maintaining the only to have access to treatment and ernment. ignored and denied the attention and state’s infrastructure. to medical care for themselves and McElveen’s response is among the the effort that it demands,” he said. “Our reputation as a wonderful their loved ones, but also access to ed- senator’s first forays onto a statewide “We must solve this problem in a place to do business will inevitably ucation on lifestyles conducive to political stage. manner that not only restores the rise or fall in proportion to our will- healthier outcomes,” McElveen said. State Democratic Party Chair Jaime highways and roads that lead to our ingness to take care of our infrastruc- When he turned to pension reform Harrison called McElveen, who is be- larger cities and urban areas, but in a ture,” McElveen said. he said, it should not unfairly burden ginning his second four-year term, an way that also lends the same support The Sumter senator credited the Gen- the state’s employees. “exemplary public servant who has to the rural communities,” McElveen eral Assembly for creating better educa- “We must articulate a fair and equi- earned the support and trust of his said. tional outcomes through investments in table solution to this pension dilem- constituents.” McElveen compared the state’s in- 4-K early childhood programs, but said ma, so that the promises that were “I look forward to hearing him lay frastructure problems to a leaky roof. much more had to be done. made to the men and women who out the Democratic vision for a better “Repairing a leaking roof today is a “Our State Supreme Court ruled that work for the State of South Carolina South Carolina for all, and I look for- much less expensive fix than the dam- we must come up with a more equita- can be kept,” he said. ward to working with him to turn that age to your house, which will occur ble manner of supporting public edu- McElveen said the Palmetto State vision into a reality,” Harrison said.

for Haley, President-elect Don- the helm, expecting him to VOICE FROM PAGE A1 HALEY FROM PAGE A1 ald Trump’s pick for U.N. am- take a congenial approach to bassador, starts next week. working with legislators. The Rev. Marion Newton answer any questions, but R-Edgefield. “We’ve got a She noted her 15-year-old son, Haley, who’s not hesitated to and the Rev. Stanley Hayes would follow up by letter to great reputation around the Nalin, wasn’t attending be- publicly bash anyone she dis- also expressed their con- each public participant country now. I think a lot of cause he’s already in New agrees with, said it’s been cerns about the district’s within 15 days. that is attributable to Nikki York “getting used to his new amusing to read the compari- debt crisis and how it af- Also at the board meeting Haley.” school.” sons. fects students. on Monday, the board se- Critics noted she did not The only advice Haley of- “Here are two things I know “We can’t educate with lected Scott Allan of School address the Legislature’s top fered her would-be successor, for certain we have always $6.2 million debt,” Newton Support, LLC, to serve as priorities of shoring up the Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster, shared: A love of South Caro- said. an outside school finance state pension system and fix- came from the lyrics of one of lina and a love of music,” she Newton said he thinks consultant for the spring ing South Carolina’s roads. her favorite rockers, Joan told a beaming McMaster, it’s important for the board semester. Legislators have said Haley’s Jett: “Just be yourself and ev- who was sitting next to her. to find out what caused the He is tasked with helping yearslong pledge to veto a erything will fall in line.” “Your love of South Carolina district to overspend by so the district understand gas tax increase have sty- Legislators say they’re gives me great comfort, as I much. He said only a cou- how it got into its current mied efforts to find a solu- eager for McMaster, a staple know you cherish our state ple of board members ask budget crisis, advise the tion. of South Carolina Republican and its people, and I know probing questions during board on reduction of ex- “Primarily the governor politics for decades, to take you’ll take care of them.” board meetings. penses and to closely moni- just said ‘bye,’” said Demo- “Maybe we would not tor the district’s cash posi- cratic Sen. Margie Bright Mat- have been in this situation tion. thews. “I was looking for a lit- if some of you others would In other business, the tle bit more by way of, where have asked questions,” school board announced it do we go from here?” Newton said. “If I were to will meet tonight at 6:30 The confirmation process give you a grade on your re- p.m. in a special called MEXICANMEXICAN RESTAURANTRESTAURANT port card tonight, you meeting at the district of- would receive an ‘F.’” fice, 1345 Wilson Hall Road. Everyone loves Before the public partici- Since it’s not a regular our delicious pation, Board Chairman board meeting, public par- Mexican specialties. the Rev. Daryl McGhaney ticipation is not on the said the board would not agenda. 246 S. Pike West Rd. EVERY DAY Sumter, SC 29150 Refreshing Springs Kingdom Outreach 15% OFF 803-778-9770 NEW LOCATION: 741 Bultman Dr., Suite 21 • Sumter, SC $25 Purchase Monday-Friday 11am-10pm Located in Colony Square Saturday 12pm-10pm • Sunday 12pm-9pm New Service Times: Sundays Intercessory Prayer - 9:30 am • Sunday School - 10:00 am www.AngelsMexicanRestaurant.com Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 am Evening Sunday School and Worship - 5:00 pm Th ursdays: Intercessory Prayer (Project PUSH) and Bible Study- 12:00 Noon • Wisdom Institute - 7:00 pm 5th Saturday - United Mens Ministry - 10:00 am Start the New Year with a new Prothro truck! Need some curb appeal? WE CAN HELP! Prothro Chevrolet Smoak Irrigation Company www.prothrochevy.com Serving Sumter and Surrounding Communities Since 1986

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BY COREY HUTCHINS Adding to the heightening Columbia Journalism Review stakes is the request by Folks’ attorney for the state Supreme ’m not going to rat Court to intervene. The state’s a source out.” highest court can choose That’s what polit- whether to hear the case. Doing “Iical blogger Will so would be an unusual move. Folks, who runs FITSnews. That, coupled with the pros- com in South Carolina, told pect of a blogger being held in Columbia Journalism Review contempt for not coughing up this week on the eve of his lat- a source, has put the state’s est deposition in a libel law- journalistic community in a suit brought by a former state tricky place: Weigh in or stay lawmaker. out of it? It was a bold statement — Beyond brief blurbs when especially because a state the lawsuit was first filed last judge ordered Folks in Octo- year, the case hasn’t received ber to reveal, if asked to do so much coverage in state media. in a deposition, the identities Bill Rogers, director of the of unnamed sources he cited South Carolina Press Associa- in blog posts about the ex-law- tion, declined to comment maker, Kenny Bingham, who about the case to CJR through COMMENTARY is suing him for defamation. the group’s attorney, Taylor Folks defied the judge’s Smith. order and refused to cough up Asked this week whether he the names during a deposition would characterize the situa- today. tion as a press freedom issue Dylann Roof’s last act So, what happens now? for the Palmetto State, Smith “We will move to hold him said, “That’s an interesting in contempt and the court will question right now.” HARLESTON — and kill yers hell-bent on ultimate take whatever action it thinks South Carolina has a report- If Death lingers in people,” he justice, he seemed ever the is appropriate,” says Bing- er’s shield law, but it does not courtroom corri- began. evil child who, rather than ham’s attorney John E. Parker apply when a reporter is sued C dors awaiting sen- Then he acknowledging the horror in an interview. Asked if that civilly. However, Smith says tences, this historic city’s contradict- and the agony of what he could mean potential jail time he would like to see the Su- federal courthouse was ed other did, was somehow above for Folks, Parker says yes. preme Court hear the case, de- surely a top destination. confession the process. Expressionless The former lawmaker is spite his personal opinion that On Tuesday, the Reaper’s statements and aloof, as he had been suing Folks after multiple Folks is not a journalist. patience was rewarded that he had throughout the trial, he posts appeared online at “If Mr. Folks prevails in this with the jury’s return of Kathleen to do what was anything but a sympa- FITSnews.com stating Bing- litigation, what it may open the death penalty for Parker he did. “In thetic character and cer- ham was the subject of an eth- the door up to is opportunities Dylann Roof. my [FBI tainly no advocate for his ics complaint and, in one for journalists in the future to Roof, who insisted on confession] tape I told continued access to life. story, stating how “insiders” assert such a privilege under representing himself dur- them I had to do it. … Ob- Throughout the proceed- at the Statehouse once be- the First Amendment when ing the sentencing phase viously that’s not true. No- ings, my mind kept wan- lieved an indictment against they’re being sued for defama- of his 33-count murder body made me do it. I felt dering to an earlier case I Binghman “would be issued.” tion and want to keep their trial, was found guilty last like I had to do it, and I covered when Bruck was The ex-lawmaker wants to confidential sources safe,” month for the slaughter of still feel like I had to do it.” fighting another death pen- know the identities of un- Smith says. nine black parishioners at Clarity isn’t his strong alty — the 1994 trial of named sources in multiple Mainstream reporters in the Mother Emanuel A.M.E. suit. Susan Smith, the young posts, though there was one state, those who are aware of Church in June 2015. Next, Roof challenged mother who rolled her car on-the-record source. In Bing- the case anyway, are paying Roof’s self-lawyering is the prosecution’s claim into a Union, South Caroli- ham’s complaint he said the close attention. still mystifying when he that he’s filled with hatred, na, lake, drowning her two allegation is false. He has not “Like others, I am interested had at his disposal one of one of the statutory-re- small children. been indicted. to see where it goes,” says Meg the nation’s best death- quired aggravating factors The crime was heinous Folks maintains his un- Kinnard, an Associated Press penalty lawyers, David in capital cases. He re- and the trial heart-wrench- named sources are irrelevant reporter based in the state’s Bruck, who did represent ferred to his confession ing. At one point during to the lawsuit. Bingham’s at- capital. “I know that there is Roof during the guilt phase when an FBI agent asked the father’s testimony, the torney disagrees. frequently a conversation that ended last month. him if he hated blacks. judge had to call for a An attorney for Folks, Tom about what role bloggers play Bruck was allowed only to Roof’s reply was, “I don’t break because nearly ev- Davis, who is a current state in journalism. Should they be advise Roof during the like what black people do.” eryone in the courtroom, senator, says Folks should not considered reporters? Should penalty phase, which To the jury, he posited: including the media, was have to divulge those sources they have the same rights or began last week, but brief- “If I was really filled with weeping. The father had in a civil deposition because privileges as other reporters?” ly addressed the judge as much hate as I allegedly been talking about his confidential sources are to Doug Pardue, a watchdog Tuesday when Roof re- am, wouldn’t I just say, 3-year-old’s favorite Disney journalists what trade secrets and public service reporter quested that Bruck address ‘Yes, I hate black people’?” movie, which the child are to companies. And, he ar- for the Charleston Post & Cou- objections. Finally, Roof said it’s fair called, “One-o-one Dalma- gues, Folks has a First rier, said he wouldn’t say While the government’s to say that the prosecutors hay-tions.” Amendment right to protect Folks is not a journalist. case seemed airtight in hate him since they’re Susan Smith threw her- his sources. He has also asked “The question is what kind covering all the require- seeking the death penalty. self across the defense the state Supreme Court to of journalist he is,” Pardue ments for the death penal- Then he tutored the court table, loudly sobbing with weigh in and sort it out, which says. “I would say he borders ty, Roof’s remarks Tuesday that people hate because the agony of regret and the would be unusual. on being a gossip columnist, took fewer than five min- they’ve been misled. He sorrow of inconsolable “One should not be able to and he suffers from the same utes. also said that people think loss. Yes, she was responsi- uncover a reporter’s confiden- problems that gossip colum- Wearing slacks and a they know what hatred it ble for her children’s tial sources by the simple ex- nists suffer from, and that is blue cable-knit sweater -- is, but “they don’t know death, but there was no pedient of filing a civil action that he uses unnamed sourc- his bowl-cut hair obviously what real hatred looks questioning her remorse or and then making a ‘relevant’ es.” recently shaped — Roof ap- like.” doubting that her life in discovery request,” Davis Indeed, the blogger’s use of proached the lectern with Does Roof ? Is this be- prison would be an endless wrote in his motion to the unnamed sources is now at a single, yellow, letter-sized cause some hate-filled night of piercing pain. High Court. the heart of this current legal sheet of paper for his clos- person misled him? Or did For death penalty oppo- Bingham declined to com- battle. How it shakes out is of ing argument. Barely audi- he merely look in the mir- nents like me, this seemed ment for this story, saying he concern for Doug Fisher, who ble — and his pauses were ror? a far more just end than would let Parker, his attorney, teaches journalism at Univer- longer than his sentences Not once during his very death would have been. speak on his behalf. Parker sity of South Carolina and — he made essentially two brief remarks did Roof say With Roof, there’s plainly says the lower court has al- was news editor in the state suggestions seemingly they he regretted his ac- no sense of sorrow now — ready ruled Folks is required for the AP from 1992 to 2001. aimed at creating doubt tions, which might have or to come. In the end evi- to answer the questions, and He worries about a potentially about his alleged hatred of elicited some empathy dence of sincere remorse, the law doesn’t protect him. bad precedent that could have black people and his intent from those burdened with which is to say, humanity, He says he doubts the Su- a long-term adverse affect for in carrying out his mis- determining his fate. In- can be the difference be- preme Court will get involved. journalists. sion, which he himself pre- deed, in a jailhouse jour- tween life and death. The latest drama in this case “The case scares me,” he viously identified as want- nal, he wrote that he isn’t has imposed an uneasy feeling told me in a phone interview ing to incite racial vio- sorry and that he hadn’t Kathleen Parker’s email across South Carolina’s jour- Wednesday as he gamed out lence. shed a tear for the “inno- address is kathleenparker@ nalistic landscape, which the potential outcomes. One is “I think it’s safe to say cent people I killed.” washpost.com. © 2017, hasn’t exactly embraced Folks. that the Supreme Court de- nobody in their mind Tuesday, as he attempted Washington Post Writers Folks is a smash-mouth liber- clines to hear the case. Anoth- wants to go to a church to take on a battery of law- Group tarian proprietor of an irrever- er is that the court hears it ent political blog who breaks and rules in the blogger’s news, regularly blisters local favor. Or the court hears it EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES politicians, and sometimes and rules against him. “That slams reporters. He often re- makes it one in three that you EDITORIALS represent the views of the owners of LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are written by readers lies on unnamed sources. get a ruling that’s in your this newspaper. of the newspaper. They should be no more than 350 Sometimes Folks calls himself favor. I don’t like those odds.” words and sent via e-mail to [email protected], a journalist, sometimes he dropped off at The Sumter Item office, 20 N. Magnolia claims he is not. CJR’s Colorado correspondent COLUMNS AND COMMENTARY are the personal St. or mailed to , P.O. Box 1677, “What I call myself is irrele- Corey Hutchins is a former re- opinion of the writer whose byline appears. Columns The Sumter Item vant. What I do is the ultimate porter for Free Times in South Sumter, S.C. 29151, along with the full name of the from readers should be typed, double-spaced and no standard,” he says in an email. Carolina. He was twice named writer, plus an address and telephone number for more than 850 words. Send them to The Sumter Item, “I break news and offer my in- journalist of the year in the verification purposes only. Letters that exceed 350 sights on it. … Whatever I call weekly division by SC Press Opinion Pages, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, or words will be cut accordingly in the print edition, but myself, there is a voluminous Association. Follow him on email to [email protected] or graham@theitem. body of work attesting to the Twitter @coreyhutchins or available in their entirety at www.theitem.com/ com. news-gathering function I pro- email him at coreyhutchins@ opinion/letters_to_editor. vide to the people of this state.” gmail.com. A12 | THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 DAILY PLANNER THE SUMTER ITEM

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PREP BASKETBALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL Thornwell Finishing strong helps USC Manning girls ranked 3rd in 3A, but have eyes on bigger prize at end of season beat Vols BY STEVE MEGARGEE The Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Sindarius Thornwell scored 22 points Wednesday as South Carolina defeated Tennessee 70-60 for its third straight victory. South Carolina (13-3, 3-0 SEC) is off to just its second 3-0 start in Southeastern Conference competition since joining the league in 1991-92. South Carolina had a 3-0 start to league play in 1996-97 and went on to post a 15-1 SEC record and earn the conference’s regular-season title that year. The Gamecocks also have earned back-to-back SEC road wins for the first time since 2011. In its last road game, South Carolina won 67-61 at Georgia on Jan. 4. Hassani Gravett, who entered the night averaging just 4.2 points per game, scored 12 points for South Carolina. Duane Notice added 11. Grant Williams scored 15 points and Robert Hubbs III and Lamonte Turner had 12 each for Tennessee (8-8, 1-3), which lost three straight. On a night when each team committed 22 turnovers, the difference in the game came from 3-point range. South Carolina shot 7 of 13 from beyond the arc while Tennessee was 1 for 11. Tennessee extended its string THE SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO of consecutive games with at Mahogany Green (11) is one of three Manning High School players averaging double figures for the 12-3 Lady Monarchs, who are least one 3-pointer to 183 only ranked No. 3 in the latest SCBCA 3A poll and are set for a deep playoff run. after Lamonte Turner made a shot that bounced high off the rim and fell through with 1:51 BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS said, but it’s only one step guiding the Lady Monarchs. remaining. [email protected] along the way. MHS was 12-3 on the year The Volunteers were facing “You’re only going to judge prior to Wednesday’s game one of the nation’s toughest The South Carolina Basket- yourself by how you finish at against C.E. Murray and 1-0 in defenses just one night after ball Coaches Association has the end,” he said. “We’re Region VII-3A play. announcing that junior guard the Manning High School var- pleased with that spot, but Two of those losses were at Detrick Mostella had been sity girls basketball team we’re hoping to be No. 1 at the the hands of 5A Goose Creek dismissed from the team. ranked as the third-best 3A end. and 4A Berkeley. All three Mostella had been averaging team in the state in its latest “That’s our goal.” losses were in tournament 10.5 points per game to rank poll. And Mazyck believes he has play. second on the team. That’s all well and good, the talent to do so at the mid- So it shouldn’t have come as MAZYCK head coach Darren Mazyck way point of his third season SEE MANNING, PAGE B4 much of a surprise that Tennessee’s offense struggled all night. Tennessee had more than twice as many turnovers (14) as baskets (six) in the first COLLEGE FOOTBALL half. BIG PICTURE Clemson’s receiver trio comes up big vs. Bama in title game South Carolina: The Game- cocks won by relying on the BY MARK LONG defense that has carried them The Associated Press all season.

TAMPA, Fla. — Mike Williams took SEE USC, PAGE B3 a few steps backward after the final snap, flopped to the ground and waited for the confetti to start falling. It was his least acrobatic move of the night. PREP BASKETBALL Williams, Hunter Renfrow and Jordan Leggett were every bit as integral to Clemson’s first national championship since 1981 as Crestwood quarterback and offensive MVP Deshaun Watson. Watson’s trio of dynamic receivers boys up made big play after big play, clutch catch after clutch catch, and helped the Tigers upset Alabama 35-31 in the to No. 2 title game Monday night. “This is what it’s all about right here, boys,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said. 8 other hoops Williams, Renfrow and Leggett redefined Clemsoning, the teams ranked disparaging term used in recent years to describe the Tigers inexplicably delivering disappointing BY DENNIS BRUNSON performances. The phrase might as [email protected] well be buried at Raymond James Stadium. Crestwood High School’s The trio of receivers should get the varsity boys basketball team honor of throwing on the last few moved up a spot to No. 2 in the shovels of dirt. 4A portion of the South Caro- Renfrow, a sophomore who turned lina Basketball Coaches Asso- down a scholarship offer from ciation polls released on Appalachian State to walk on at Wednesday. Clemson, caught the game-winner. The Knights are one of nine His 2-yard reception with 1 second local boys and girls teams left started a celebration that was a ranked in their respective year in the making. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS polls this week. Clemson’s Mike Williams, left, hauls in a catch over Alabama’s Anthony Averett during SEE CLEMSON, PAGE B3 Monday’s National Championship game in Tampa, Fla. SEE RANKINGS, PAGE B3 B2 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

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SATURDAY’S GAMES TV, RADIO L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. McConnell’s jumper at buzzer New Orleans at Chicago, 5 p.m. TODAY San Antonio at Phoenix, 6 p.m. 5 a.m. – Professional Golf: European Philadelphia at Washington, 8 p.m. PGA Tour South African Open First Orlando at Utah, 9 p.m. Round from Gauteng, South Africa (GOLF). sends 76ers past Knicks 98-97 11:30 a.m. – Professional Tennis: Apia International Sydney Quarterfinal NHL STANDINGS PHILADELPHIA — T.J. Matches from Sydney (TENNIS). 3 p.m. – Amateur Golf: Latin America By The Associated Press McConnell hit a baseline Amateur Championship First Round EASTERN CONFERENCE jumper at the buzzer to give from Panama City, Panama (ESPN2). 3 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Denver vs. ATLANTIC DIVISION the Philadelphia 76ers a Indiana from London (NBA TV). GP W L OT Pts GF GA 98-97 victory over the New 6 p.m. – Men’s Professional Tennis: Montreal 41 25 10 6 56 125 97 ASB Classic Early-Round Matches Boston 44 22 17 5 49 110 108 York Knicks on Wednesday and Australian Open Qualifying Ottawa 39 21 14 4 46 99 102 night. Matches (TENNIS). Toronto 39 18 13 8 44 120 116 6:05 p.m. – Talk Show: Sports Talk Florida 42 18 16 8 44 98 113 Joel Embiid had 21 points (WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). Tampa Bay 42 19 19 4 42 118 127 and 14 rebounds, and Ersan 7 p.m. – College Basketball: La Salle Buffalo 40 16 15 9 41 93 110 at Rhode Island (CBS SPORTS NET- Detroit 41 17 18 6 40 103 119 Ilyasova added 16 points to WORK). METROPOLITAN DIVISION help the Sixers rally from a 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Notre GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dame at Miami (ESPN). Columbus 40 28 8 4 60 135 90 17-point deficit. 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Ohio Pittsburgh 39 26 8 5 57 139 109 State at Wisconsin (ESPN2). Washington 40 26 9 5 57 115 84 MICHIGAN ST. 65 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Belmont N.Y. Rangers 42 28 13 1 57 146 107 at Morehead State (ESPNU). Philadelphia 43 21 16 6 48 124 133 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Clemson Carolina 41 19 15 7 45 109 111 (24) MINNESOTA 47 at Georgia Tech (FOX SPORTSOUTH, New Jersey 42 16 18 8 40 95 124 WWBD-FM 94.7, WPUB-FM 102.7). N.Y. Islanders 38 15 15 8 38 106 117 7 p.m. – PGA Golf: Sony Open First EAST LANSING, Mich. — Round from Honolulu (GOLF). WESTERN CONFERENCE Miles Bridges scored all 16 7 p.m. – Women’s College Basketball: Georgia at South Carolina (SEC NET- CENTRAL DIVISION of his points in the first WORK, WNKT-FM 107.5). GP W L OT Pts GF GA half, helping Michigan State 7 p.m. – College Basketball: Tennes- Chicago 44 27 12 5 59 124 107 see State at Eastern Kentucky (TIME Minnesota 39 25 9 5 55 123 85 build a huge lead it used to WARNER 1250). St. Louis 41 21 15 5 47 117 123 cruise to a 65-47 victory 8 p.m. – NHL Hockey: Montreal at Nashville 41 18 16 7 43 114 111 Minnesota (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). Winnipeg 43 20 20 3 43 118 126 over No. 24 Minnesota on 8 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Chicago at Dallas 42 17 17 8 42 109 127 Wednesday night. New York (TNT). Colorado 39 13 25 1 27 79 130 9 p.m. – College Basketball: San Fran- PACIFIC DIVISION cisco at Brigham Young (BYUTV). GP W L OT Pts GF GA (14) LOUISVILLE 85 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Austin San Jose 41 25 14 2 52 110 93 Peay at Southern Illinois Edwards- Anaheim 43 22 13 8 52 115 113 PITTSBURGH 80 ville (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Edmonton 43 21 15 7 49 123 118 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Southern Calgary 43 22 19 2 46 114 119 Methodist at Cincinnati (ESPN). Los Angeles 41 20 17 4 44 102 105 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Arizona Vancouver 43 20 19 4 44 106 123 Quentin Snider scored 22 State at Arizona (ESPN2). Arizona 40 12 22 6 30 86 128 9 p.m. – College Basketball: North- NOTE: Two points for a win, one point points, including two free western at Rutgers (ESPNU). for overtime loss. throws with 25.3 seconds re- 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Washing- ton at California (FOX SPORTS 1). TUESDAY’S GAMES maining, and Deng Adel 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Florida at Carolina 5, Columbus 3 added a free throw 8 sec- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Mississippi State (SEC NETWORK). Buffalo 4, Philadelphia 1 9 p.m. – College Basketball: Central Boston 5, St. Louis 3 onds later as No. 14 Louis- New York’s Mindaugas Kuzminskas, left, and Philadelphia’s Joel Arkansas at Houston Baptist (TIME Nashville 2, Vancouver 1, OT ville survived Jamel Artis’ Embiid chase a loose ball during the 76ers’ 98-97 win on WARNER 1250). Chicago 4, Detroit 3, OT 10:30 p.m. – NBA Basketball: Detroit San Jose 5, Edmonton 3 career-high 43 points to out- Wednesday in Philadelphia. at Golden State (TNT). Anaheim 2, Dallas 0 11 p.m. – College Basketball: St. last Pittsburgh 85-80 on Mary’s (Calif.) at Portland (ESPNU). WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Wednesday night. on his outside interests. The 44-year-old ex-Colo- 11 p.m. – College Basketball: UCLA at Florida at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Colorado (FOX SPORTS 1). Montreal at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m. He’s healthy and doesn’t rado quarterback built a Midnight – Men’s Professional Ten- Pittsburgh at Washington, 8 p.m. EDWARDS MAKES DECISION want that to change. reputation as one of the nis: ASB Classic Early-Round Match- San Jose at Calgary, 9:30 p.m. TO LEAVE NASCAR es and Australian Open Qualifying league’s best secondary Matches (TENNIS). THURSDAY’S GAMES HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — BRONCOS HIRE VANCE coaches as he worked his 3 a.m. – Professional Golf: European Vancouver at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. JOSEPH AS HEAD COACH PGA Tour South African Open Second Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Carl Edwards listed reason way through the ranks in Round from Gauteng, South Africa Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. after reason for stepping ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A San Francisco, Houston (GOLF). Boston at Nashville, 8 p.m. Montreal at Minnesota, 8 p.m. away from full-time NAS- runner-up two years ago, and Cincinnati before Detroit at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. CAR competition this sea- Vance Joseph is John El- serving as Dolphins defen- NFL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Anaheim at Colorado, 9 p.m. New Jersey at Edmonton, 9 p.m. son, less than two months way’s pick this time around. sive coordinator last sea- By The Associated Press St. Louis at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. removed from nearly win- “It’s official. Excited to son and helping Miami end WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS FRIDAY’S GAMES ning his first Cup title. announce Vance Joseph as an eight-year playoff JAN. 7 Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. He’s content with his ca- head coach of the Denver drought. Houston 27, Oakland 14 Chicago at Washington, 7 p.m. Seattle 26, Detroit 6 Buffalo at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. reer accomplishments. He Broncos!” Elway tweeted N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 7:30 p.m. JAN. 8 wants to spend more time Wednesday afternoon. From wire reports Columbus at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh 30, Miami 12 New Jersey at Calgary, 9 p.m. Green Bay 38, N.Y. Giants 13 Winnipeg at Arizona, 9 p.m. DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS SATURDAY’S GAMES SATURDAY’S GAMES Philadelphia at Boston, 1 p.m. Seattle at Atlanta, 4:35 p.m. (FOX) Nashville at Colorado, 3 p.m. Houston at New England, 8:15 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Carolina, 7 p.m. AREA ROUNDUP (CBS) Toronto at Ottawa, 7 p.m. SUNDAY’S GAMES Pittsburgh at Detroit, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 1:05 p.m. Columbus at Florida, 7 p.m. (NBC) Minnesota at Dallas, 8 p.m. Green Bay at Dallas, 4:40 p.m. (FOX) Anaheim at Arizona, 8 p.m. Saunders records triple-double CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Calgary at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Winnipeg at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. SUNDAY, JAN. 22 St. Louis at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. TBD in Lady Knights’ blowout win SUPER BOWL TUESDAY’S MEN’S SCORES SUNDAY, FEB. 5 At Houston By The Associated Press LUGOFF – Tyana Saun- DALZELL – Laurence three players score in dou- TBD, 6:30 p.m. (FOX) EAST ders had a triple-double to Manning Academy im- ble figures, led by Davonte Canisius 86, Fairfield 72 George Mason 75, Saint Joseph’s 67 lead Crestwood High proved to 5-3 with a 26-17 Pack with 19. Grant Single- NBA STANDINGS Harvard 70, McGill University 45 School’s varsity girls bas- victory over Thomas Sum- ton added 16 and Malik Wil- Manhattan 78, Niagara 69 By The Associated Press Ohio 74, Buffalo 72 ketball team to a 73-11 vic- ter Academy on Tuesday at son had 13. Dontrea Os- Villanova 79, Xavier 54 tory over Lugoff-Elgin on Edens Gymnasium. borne added nine. EASTERN CONFERENCE West Virginia 89, Baylor 68 ATLANTIC DIVISION SOUTH Tuesday at the L-E gymna- Katherine Burns led LMA Lakewood plays at Lugoff- W L Pct GB Delaware St. 69, NC Central 68 sium. with 10 points while Audrey Elgin on Friday. Toronto 25 13 .658 — Florida 80, Alabama 67 Boston 23 15 .605 2 Florida St. 88, Duke 72 Saunders had 11 points to Bennett had nine. New York 17 21 .447 8 Jacksonville St. 81, Fort Valley State go with 10 steals and 13 as- CRESTWOOD 85 Philadelphia 10 25 .286 13½ 69 Brooklyn 8 29 .216 16½ Kentucky 87, Vanderbilt 81 sists for the Lady Knights, B TEAM BASKETBALL LUGOFF-ELGIN 75 Maryland 75, Indiana 72 SOUTHEAST DIVISION Morgan St. 62, Florida A&M 59 who improved to 14-2 on W L Pct GB Virginia Tech 83, Syracuse 73 the season in winning their WILSON HALL 23 LUGOFF – Ja Morant Atlanta 22 16 .579 — MIDWEST Washington 19 18 .514 2½ Akron 89, Cent. Michigan 85 Region VI-4A opener. Desti- HAMMOND 11 scored 34 points to lead Charlotte 20 19 .513 2½ Auburn 77, Missouri 72 ny Jamison was CHS’ lead- Crestwood High School to Orlando 16 23 .410 6½ Ball St. 85, Miami (Ohio) 74 ing scorer with 20 points. COLUMBIA – Wilson Hall an 85-75 victory over Lu- Miami 11 29 .275 12 DePaul 64, Providence 63 CENTRAL DIVISION E. Michigan 81, Bowling Green 53 Jah’Che Whitfield and improved to 7-1 with a 23-11 goff-Elgin on Tuesday at Green Bay 80, N. Kentucky 71 W L Pct GB N. Illinois 74, Kent St. 70 Lindsay Rogers both had 10 victory over Hammond on the L-E gymnasium. Cleveland 28 9 .757 — SE Missouri 83, Tennessee Tech 78 for Crestwood, which plays Tuesday at the Hammond The Knights improved Indiana 20 18 .526 8½ W. Michigan 90, Toledo 74 Milwaukee 19 18 .514 9 SOUTHWEST host to Darlington on Fri- gymnasium. to 12-4 overall in winning Chicago 19 20 .487 10 Kansas 81, Oklahoma 70 Detroit 18 22 .450 11½ day. Lucy Matthews led the their Region VI-4A opener. Mississippi St. 84, Arkansas 78 WESTERN CONFERENCE Texas Tech 66, Kansas St. 65 Lady Barons with 14 points. Trevion Webber added FAR WEST CONWAY 41 18 points for CHS, while SOUTHWEST DIVISION San Diego St. 76, San Jose St. 61 W L Pct GB UNLV 71, New Mexico 66 BOYS Dakota Jennings and Ra- San Antonio 30 8 .789 — SUMTER 33 Houston 31 9 .775 — keem Massingill both had Memphis 24 16 .600 7 CONWAY -- Conway LAKEWOOD 76 12. New Orleans 15 24 .385 15½ TRANSACTIONS Dallas 11 27 .289 19 earned a 41-33 Region VI-5A HARTSVILLE 75 By The Associated Press LEE CENTRAL 63 NORTHWEST DIVISION BASEBALL victory over Sumter High W L Pct GB School on Tuesday at the HARTSVILLE – Lake- Utah 24 16 .600 — AMERICAN LEAGUE CHERAW 58 Oklahoma City 23 16 .590 ½ BOSTON RED SOX — Named Eric CHS gymnasium. wood High School opened Portland 17 23 .425 7 Velazquez trainer of Pawtucket (IL), its Region VI-4A schedule CHERAW – Lee Central Denver 14 23 .378 8½ Lee May Jr. hitting coach of Portland (EL), Wilton Veras hitting coach and with a 76-75 victory over High School defeated Cher- Minnesota 12 26 .316 11 JV BASKETBALL PACIFIC DIVISION Phil Millan trainer of Greenville (SAL), Hartsville on Tuesday at aw 63-58 on Tuesday at the Nate Spears hitting coach and Joel LAURENCE MANNING 26 W L Pct GB Harris trainer of Lowell (NY-P), Angel the HHS gymnasium. CHS gymnasium. Golden State 33 6 .846 — Berroa assistant coach and Nick The Gators, who im- Kendrick Holloman led L.A. Clippers 26 14 .650 7½ Green coaching assistant of the GCL THOMAS SUMTER 17 Sacramento 16 22 .421 16½ Red Sox, Carlos Coste catching coach proved to 10-5 overall, had the Stallions with 34 points. L.A. Lakers 15 27 .357 19½ and Leonel Vasquez bullpen coach of Phoenix 12 26 .316 20½ the DSL Red Sox. MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to TUESDAY’S GAMES terms with RHPs Ryan Vogelsong and Washington 101, Chicago 99 Nick Tepesch on minor league con- Atlanta 117, Brooklyn 97 tracts. Toronto 114, Boston 106 SEATTLE MARINERS — Traded OF Houston 121, Charlotte 114 Mallex Smith, SS Carlos Vargas and Milwaukee 109, San Antonio 107 1-2 5, Parker 0-0 0-0 0, Turner 2-4 LHP Ryan Yarbrough to Tampa Bay USC SOUTH CAROLINA 70 Utah 100, Cleveland 92 for LHP Drew Smyly. 7-8 12, Phillips 0-4 0-0 0. Totals Golden State 107, Miami 95 FROM PAGE B1 TENNESSEE 60 17-52 25-33 60. Portland 108, L.A. Lakers 87 NATIONAL LEAGUE Halftime_South Carolina 27-21. Sacramento 100, Detroit 94 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed SOUTH CAROLINA (13-3) 3-Point Goals_South Carolina to terms with OF Reymond Fuentes; Kotsar 2-6 1-2 5, Silva 2-4 0-0 4, 7-13 (Gravett 2-4, Notice 2-4, WEDNESDAY’S GAMES LHPs Josh Taylor, Yuhei Nakaushiro, Dozier 2-10 1-1 6, Thornwell 6-12 McKie 1-1, Dozier 1-1, Thornwell New York at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Jared Miller and Daniel Gibson; and South Carolina entered 9-10 22, Notice 3-5 3-4 11, Gueye 1-2, Felder 0-1), Tennessee 1-11 Houston at Minnesota, 8 p.m. RHPs Joey Krehbiel, J.J. Hoover, Miller the night ranked fifth 0-0 0-0 0, Keita 0-0 0-1 0, Tut 0-0 (Turner 1-2, Williams 0-1, Scho- Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Diaz and Rubby De La Rosa on minor 0-0 0, McKie 1-1 2-4 5, Blanton field 0-1, Bone 0-1, Hubbs 0-2, Washington at Boston, 8 p.m. league contracts. among all Division I teams 0-2 0-0 0, Gravett 4-8 2-2 12, Phillips 0-2, Bowden 0-2). Fouled Cleveland at Portland, 10:30 p.m. ATLANTA BRAVES — Traded OF Mal- in field-goal percentage de- Felder 2-6 1-3 5. Totals 22-54 Out_Dozier. Rebounds_South Orlando at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. lex Smith and RHP Shae Simmons to 19-27 70. Carolina 33 (Kotsar 8), Tennes- Seattle for LHPs Luiz Gohara and fense (.371), eighth in TENNESSEE (8-8) see 31 (Hubbs 7). Assists_South THURSDAY’S GAMES Thomas Burrows. 3-point percentage defense Alexander 1-1 1-2 3, Williams Carolina 12 (Thornwell 4), Ten- Indiana at Denver, 3 p.m. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to 3-8 9-12 15, Hubbs 4-11 4-4 12, nessee 10 (Schofield 3). Total New Orleans at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. terms with RHP Pedro Beato, C Bryan (.286) and ninth in scoring Bowden 1-7 2-2 4, Bone 3-10 1-3 Fouls_South Carolina 26, Ten- Chicago at New York, 8 p.m. Holaday and LHP Cesar Ramos on defense (60.0). The Game- 7, Evans 1-2 0-0 2, Schofield 2-5 nessee 22. L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. minor league contracts. Dallas at Phoenix, 10 p.m. American Association cocks led the SEC in all Detroit at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed OF three categories. LeVon Washington. FRIDAY’S GAMES WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed LHP Tennessee: The Vols 3-point range without him the first half. Charlotte at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Kevin McGovern. clearly missed Mostella, and couldn’t make any type Brooklyn at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. CAN-AM LEAGUE NEXT UP Boston at Atlanta, 8 p.m. who had a team-high 26 of shot for long portions of Memphis at Houston, 8 p.m. OTTAWA CHAMPIONS — Signed OF Matt Helms, INF Albert Cartwright South Carolina hosts Mis- Miami at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. 3-poiint baskets this season the game. Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8 p.m. and RHP Austin Chrismon. while providing instant of- Tennessee made just one sissippi on Saturday. Orlando at Portland, 10 p.m. TROIS-RIVIERES AIGLES — Released Cleveland at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. LHPs Mac Acker and Porfirio Lopez, C fense off the bench. basket during one stretch Tennessee is at Vander- Detroit at Utah, 10:30 p.m. Reed Lavallee and RHP Dario Santan- Tennessee struggled from of nearly 13 ½ minutes in bilt on Saturday. gelo. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 | B3

COLLEGE FOOTBALL COMMENTARY and I’m just sitting there CLEMSON and guys are coming over FROM PAGE B1 there. That’s all I really re- member. It just happened so fast. It’s incredible.” He finished with 10 So were Williams and catches for 92 yards and Leggett, who had as many two scores, adding to his meaningful moments as legacy against the Tide. Renfrow in a sequel that Renfrow had seven catches turned out to be even bet- for 88 yards and two scores ter than the original. in Clemson’s 45-40 loss to The NFL-bound Wil- Alabama in last year’s title liams, widely expected to game in Arizona. be the first receiver select- “I just knew I was going ed in the draft, made two to have to give everything leaping catches in the I had,” said Renfrow, who final two touchdown earned a scholarship in drives. He had a 26-yarder August 2015. “I’ve in front of Marlon Hum- dreamed about it since I phrey and then a 24-yard- was a kid, all of us, and I er against fellow corner- couldn’t let these seniors back Anthony Averett on go down like we did last the final drive. He also year. Just love them, and drew a pass interference just appreciative for the penalty in the final sec- opportunity.” onds that set up Renfrow’s THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The ending was such a go-ahead score. Clemson football players celebrate winning National Championship on Monday against Alabama. frantic finish that Watson Leggett may have had struggled to piece it to- the play of the game, gether. though. His diving recep- “Once I threw the touch- tion on the final drive put down, I just kind of ran Clemson on the 9-yard Thank you Clemson, off,” Watson said. “Honest- line with 14 seconds re- ly, it’s like a blur. The only maining. Without it, the thing I remember is Ren- game could have gone to and thank you Alabama frow going to the sideline overtime. BY PAUL NEWBERRY Watson was the one who did quarter with a 24-14 lead. fourth-ranked Conway on The Associated Press the staring with another su- Saban’s record with a dou- RANKINGS Monday. West Florence, perhuman effort. The NFL- ble-digit advantage in the final FROM PAGE B1 another region VI TAMPA, Fla. — Thank you, bound quarterback, who al- period was 97-0 during his de- opponent is ranked sec- Clemson. ready graduated from college cade of dominance at Ala- ond. ollege football needed in three short years , calmly bama, but this game was just Crestwood moved ahead Manning’s girls held this. guided the Tigers to three getting started. of Lower Richland, which steady at No. 3 in the 3A Thank you, Ala- fourth-quarter touchdowns When it was done, he was it defeated 74-66 last week. poll. In the 1A girls poll, bama. against the biggest, baddest 97-1. LR is now at No. 3, while both Scott’s Branch and CA fallen champion, but thor- defense in the land. Watson threw a 4-yard Lakewood held on to the East Clarendon made their oughly magnificent. It was stunning to watch. touchdown pass to Mike Wil- No. 4 spot. way in after being un- In a sequel that proved to be Just imagine what it was liams in the opening minute The Crestwood girls ranked last week. The even more of a blockbuster like to live it. of the fourth to cut the deficit moved up in the 4A poll as Lady Eagles are No. 4 than the original, Deshaun “I want to be legendary,” to 24-21. Then the quarterback well. The Lady Knights while EC comes in at No. Watson and the Tigers went to said Watson, who was think- guided his team from nearly went from No. 8 to No. 5. 10. the 59th minute and 59th sec- ing all along about Vince one end of the field to the Sumter moved up a spot Lee Central is ranked ond of the na- Young’s performance in that other on an 88-yard drive that from No. 10 to ninth in the seventh in the 2A boys tional cham- off-the-charts Rose Bowl 11 put the Tigers ahead for the 5A boys poll. That comes poll, while the Scott’s pionship years ago. first time all night, capped off after the Gamecocks blast- Branch boys are No. 1 in game to final- Mission accomplished. by Wayne Gallman’s 1-yard ed Region VI foe and the 1A poll. ly topple one But hand it to Alabama: No run. of the great- great champion goes down Then it was Alabama, with est dynasties meekly, and the Crimson Tide 18-year-old freshman Jalen SCBCA POLLS in the history fought and struggled and Hurts running the offense, Jan. 11 of sports clawed right to the very end. going 68 yards in a mere six Boys Girls Monday “I will remember this team plays to reclaim the lead with 5A 5A Paul Newberry 1. Dorman 1. Goose Creek night. as a group of winners,” said just over 2 minute remaining. 2. West Florence 2. T.L. Hanna 3. Goose Creek 3. Wando When Wat- Saban, who was denied his The young quarterback cov- 4. Conway 4. Spring Valley son rolled out to his right and sixth national title as a coach, ered the last 30 yards himself, 5. Wade Hampton 5. Nation Ford 6. Dutch Fork 6. Byrnes zipped a 2-yard touchdown which would’ve tied him with breaking free up the middle 7. Lexington 7. Boiling Springs pass to Hunter Renfrow with Bear Bryant for the most and cruising into the end zone 8. Irmo 8. Rock Hill a single second left on the championships in the poll era. for what looked to be a cham- 9. Sumter 9. Wade Hampton 10. Easley 10. Carolina Forest clock, the Crimson Tide’s bid “These kids had a great sea- pionship-clinching score. 4A 4A for a fifth national title in son. These players did so But Watson had one more 1. Wilson 1. North Augusta 2. Crestwood 2. Myrtle Beach eight years was snuffed out by much to create this opportuni- crack at it. 3. Lower Richland 3. Greenville a 35-31 defeat . ty. It’s tough to lose this way. He used every last second to 4. Lakewood 4. Ridge View 5. Wren 5. Crestwood That was a welcome devel- But I’ll say this — give a lot of deliver the Tigers their first 6. Ridge View 6. Greer opment for everyone outside credit to Clemson. They made national title in 35 years, 7. North Augusta 7. Wilson 8. Greenville 8. Richland Northeast of Tuscaloosa. The sport des- some great plays down the helped along by several catch- 9. A.C. Flora 9. Westwood perately needed someone to stretch.” es that somehow clung to his 10. Aiken 10. Dreher 3A 3A stare down Nick Saban’s jug- Before the game, Swinney receivers’ fingertips. 1. Southside 1. Swansea gernaut, which was turning was asked for his favorite se- “It was calm,” said Watson, 2. Berea 2. Bishop England 3. Bishop England 3. Manning college football into a bit of a quel. who finished 36 of 56 for 420 4. Seneca 4. Emerald 5. Lake City 5. Pendleton bore. He immediately mentioned yards — even more than he 6. Clinton 6. Battery Creek Since the start of the 2008 “Rocky II.” had in last year’s 45-40 loss to 7. Emerald 8. Brookland-Cayce 7. Newberry season, Alabama had played “In the first one, it was kind Alabama in the title game. 9. Waccamaw 8. Strom Thurmond only three regular-season of a draw, and the draw goes “No one over there panicked. I 10. Pelion 9. Dillion 2A 10. Woodruff games that didn’t have a bear- to the champ,” Swinney said. walked up to my offensive 1. Gray Collegiate 2A ing on the national champion- “In the second one, at the last line, my receivers, and I said, 2. Andrew Jackson 1. Landrum 3. Keenan 2. Christ Church ship race. The Crimson Tide possible second, Rocky gets ‘Let’s be great.’” 4. Burke 3. Mullins has made all three editions of up (and wins the heavyweight That they were. 5. Marion 4. Academic Magnet 6. Landrum 5. Allendale-Fairfax the four-team College Football title). That’s kind of how it So was Alabama. 7. Lee Central 6. Andrew Jackson Playoff, a run that was deserv- was tonight.” “It was an unbelievable, un- 8. Fox Creek 7. Southside Christian 9. Kingstree 8. Burke ing of admiration but was get- Now, he’s got a new favorite. precedented run,” Swinney 10. Whale Branch 9. Keenan ting a little too automatic. And he wouldn’t mind an- said of his alma mater, where 1A 10. Batesburg-Leesville 1. Hunter-Kinard Tyler 1A We needed a break. other. he won a national title as a 2. Williston-Elko 1. McCormick “They’ll be back,” Clemson Alabama-Clemson III, any- player in 1992. “I’ve never 3. Scott’s Branch 2. Denmark-Olar 4. Calhoun Falls 3. Timmonsville coach Dabo Swinney said of one? seen anything like it. But they 5. Low Country Leadership 4. Scott’s Branch the vanquished champ. “Hopefully we’ll get a lost the wrong game.” 6. Great Falls 5. Ridge Spring-Monetta 7. McCormick 6. Calhoun Falls “They’ll probably be back chance to have a rubber Really, there were no losers. 8. Lewisville 7. Green Sea Floyds 9. Hemingway 8. Hemingway next year. But Nick’s gonna match,” Swinney said. “I For that, we say to both 10. Estill 9. 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MANNING LOCAL PREP SCHEDULE FROM PAGE B1 TODAY Manning at Furman, 5 p.m. p.m. Spaulding at Lee Central, 5:30 p.m. Sumter Christian at Emmanuel VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL Christian (No JV Girls), 4 p.m. Carolina Forest at Sumter (Boys FRIDAY Marion on Friday before Only), 6 p.m. B TEAM BASKETBALL Trinity-Byrnes at Laurence Man- VARSITY BASKETBALL Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. playing Scott’s Branch, a Darlington at Crestwood, 6 p.m. ning, 4 p.m. VARSITY WRESTLING ranked 1A team, on Satur- Calhoun Academy at Thomas Sum- Lakewood at Lugoff-Elgin, 6 p.m. ter, 4 p.m. Andrew Jackson at Lee Central, 6 Sumter in Coach Trapp Duels (at Bat- day. p.m. tery Creek High in Beaufort), 6 p.m. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL “We had a good nucleus Creek Bridge at East Clarendon, 6 Crestwood at Darlington, 6 p.m. p.m. SATURDAY returning this year and Lugoff-Elgin at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Lee Central at Andrew Jackson, 6 VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL based on what we put in p.m. Carolina Forest at Sumter (Girls Northwood at Thomas Sumter (Girls Only), 4 p.m. during the summer, we were B TEAM BASKETBALL Only), 6 p.m. Manning at Lake Marion, 4 p.m. VARSITY SPORTING CLAYS expecting big things from Wilson Hall at Orangeburg Prep, 5 Branchville at Scott’s Branch, 4 p.m. p.m. Wilson Hall in SCYSF Tournament this group,” Mazyck said. Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 4 (at Palmetto Shooting Complex in Thomas Sumter at Robert E. Lee, 5 p.m. p.m. Edgefield), TBA “But we’re still kind of Laurence Manning at Camden Mili- young, too. So far, we’ve MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL tary (Boys Only), 5 p.m. VARSITY WRESTLING Alice Drive at Bates, 5 p.m. Palmetto Christian at Robert E. Lee, Sumter in Coach Trapp Duels (at done good things in some Chestnut Oaks at Hillcrest, 5 p.m. 4 p.m. Battery Creek High in Beaufort), areas, but we just haven’t Mayewood at Ebenezer, 5 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Jefferson Davis, 4 TBA been consistent and put to- Your community gether a complete basketball news source game yet.” double-double of 11.6 points Tajabreonca Dow and Ka- on our quickness. We’re av- The Lady Monarchs re- and 10.7 rebounds so far. risma Kennedy usually eraging around 55-60 points www.theitem.com turn most of their players Walker is next with 10.7 round out the starting line- a game right now, but we’ve from last year as only one points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 up. Kennedy is averaging 6.3 had a few games where senior, Makeba Harvin, steals while Green is averag- points while Dow averages we’ve topped 70. graduated. Among the re- ing 10.1 points, 7.8 rebounds 4.3. Niyah Brand, Measha “There’s just a couple turnees are Kayla Gold- and 3.5 steals per contest. Jones and April Williams minor things that we need smith, Mahogany Green and “They’ve been what we have also had significant to pay attention to detail to, Keyshaunna Walker, who call our seasoned players,” minutes. like boxing out on offense or were all key starters and Mazyck said.”They’ve had “Our lineup shifts depend- defense and being patient have returned to those roles more playing experience. We ing on who we play and the with our shots. If we can again this year. look to them for leadership matchups,” Mazyck said. correct those, we’ll be a Goldsmith is averaging a and direction.” “Right now we’re depending much, much better team.”

follow at 11 a.m. JP Holley Funeral Home is LUCILLE A. SCOTT OBITUARIES Wilson Funeral Home, 403 in charge of the arrange- BISHOPVILLE — Lucille S. Main St., Bishopville, is in ments. Addison Scott, 96, transitioned NANCY D. WEBSTER Funeral Home and Crematori- charge of arrangements. from her earthly home to her Nancy Dixon Webster, 72, um of Sumter is in charge of FREDDIE H. FRANCIS heavenly home on Friday, Jan. wife of Robin Clark Webster, the arrangements. PEGGY ANN CRIM Freddie “Fred” Hampton 6, 2017, at her residence. died on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, COLUMBIA — Peggy Ann Francis, son of the late Han- Born in Lee County, she at Palmetto Health Tuomey. ELLIOTT L. WILDER Crim, of Swansea, passed on nable and Bertha Francis, was a daughter of the late Born on Nov. 10, 1944, in Funeral services for Elliott Jan. 9, 2017. passed away on Monday, Jan. Rev. Frank and Pauline Mack Lubbock, Texas, she was a L. Wilder will be held at 2 p.m. Plans will be announced by 9, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tu- Addison. daughter of the late Henry on Friday at Calvary Mission- JP Holley Funeral Home, Co- omey. Funeral services will be held Burgess Dixon ary Baptist Church, 10075 Cal- lumbia Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday at Liberty and Opal McMa- vary Church Road, Pinewood, held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Hill Missionary Baptist hon Dixon. She with the Rev. Edward L. Sand- LOUISE SHERIDAN Westminister Presbyterian Church, 55 Dove Lane, Bishop- received her ers officiating. Louise Sheridan, 79, widow Church, (USA), Plowden Mill ville, with the Rev. Jerome master’s degree Interment will of James Sheridan, departed Road, in Clarendon County. Douglas, pastor / eulogist. In- in music educa- follow in Calvary this life on Sunday, Jan. 8, Burial will be in Francis Cem- terment will follow in Thomas- tion from the Zion Cemetery. 2017, at Palmetto Health Tu- etery, Alcolu. town Cemetery, Bishopville. University of Public viewing omey. The casket will be placed in Visitation will be held from WEBSTER South Carolina. will be from 2 to Louise was born in Jersey the church at 10 a.m. 2 to 6 p.m. today at the Square She was a mem- 7 p.m. today at City, New Jersey, and had He is survived by a son, Mi- Deal Funeral Home Chapel. ber of Aldersgate United Palmer Memori- been a Sumter resident for 30 chael Francis of Tallahassee, Online condolences can be WILDER Methodist Church. Nancy al Chapel. years. Florida; a sister, Gladys F. sent to the family at esquare- served for 50 years as choir di- Mr. Wilder will She was predeceased by her Johnson of Orangeburg; a [email protected]. rector, pianist and organist be placed in the church at 1 mother, Anna Oder; stepfa- brother, Hannable P. Francis These services have been for many area churches, in- p.m. for viewing until the ther, Anthony Oder; and her of Willingboro, New Jersey; a entrusted to Square Deal Fu- cluding Concord Presbyterian hour of service. sister, Lorraine Homeyer, all special niece, Sharon A. neral Home, 106 McIntosh St., Church, Swan Lake Presbyte- Mr. Wilder transitioned on of Sumter. Brunson; two grandchildren; Bishopville. rian Church and Dalzell Unit- Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at She is survived by a daugh- and a number of cousins and ed Methodist Church. She was McLeod Hospice House in ter, Cindy Sheridan of Califor- friends. LEROY WOODS JR. a member of the Evening Florence. nia; and two sons, James Jr. Friends may call at the resi- Leroy Woods Jr., 61, hus- Pilot Club of Sumter, former Born in Sumter County, he and Robert Sheridan, both of dence of his sister, Gladys F. band of Helen Porter Woods, president of American Legion was a son of Mary Canty Sumter. She had five grand- Johnson, 719 Bramble Lane, departed this life on Wednes- Post 15 Auxiliary and former Wilder and Melvin Wilder Jr. children, Bobby Sheridan of Orangeburg. day, Jan. 11, 2017, at Palmetto secretary of the Department Elliott attended the public Florida, Jaimie Sheridan of The family will gather at Health Tuomey. of South Carolina American schools of Sumter County and Sumter, Bob Wallace of 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the Born on Jan. 27, 1955, in Legion Auxiliary. She retired was a graduate of Sumter Saipan, Bryan Wallace of Cal- home of Elizabeth Francis, Sumter, he was a son of Mary from Sumter School District 2 High School Class 1982. He ifornia and Nadine Wallace of 9562 Plowden Mill Road, Alco- Jackson Woods-Johnson and after 28 years of service as a was a lifelong member of Cal- New Jersey; a sister, Carol lu. the late Leroy Woods Sr. music and orchestra teacher vary Missionary Baptist Cummings of Columbia; and These services have been The family will receive for all grades. She held multi- Church in Pinewood. Mr. two brothers-in- law, Charles entrusted to Samuels Funeral friends at the home, 3565 U.S. ple officer positions with the Wilder was formerly em- Cummings of Columbia and Home LLC of Manning. 15 North, Sumter, SC 29153. SCMEA and founded the Ele- ployed by Santee Print, George Homeyer of Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. mentary Honors Choir of Walmart and Pilgrim’s Pride. A private family service has HENRY JETER Main St., Sumter, is in charge South Carolina. Survivors are his mother been held. Henry Jeter, 67, husband of of arrangements. Survivors include her hus- and father, Mary C. and Mel- Memorials may be made to Bertha Green Jeter, departed band of 40 years; three chil- vin Wilder Jr.; two brothers, Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guig- this life on Tuesday, Jan. 10, ARTHUR MCCOY JR. dren, Linda Keeter Caldwell retired Master Sgt. Christo- nard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. 2017, at his residence. BISHOPVILLE — Arthur of Irmo, Theron Keith Web- pher (Angela) of Shreveport, Services have been entrust- He was born on March 23, McCoy Jr. entered eternal ster of Lexington and Bret Louisiana, and Marvin (Tyni- ed to JP Holley Funeral 1949, in Spartanburg, a son of rest on Jan. 11, 2017, at his Ashley Webster of Sumter; sha) Wilder of Sumter; three Home, www.jpholley.com. the late Charles and Edna residence, 201 Bradley Ave., seven grandchildren, Faith children, Darrin, Marquis and Jones Jeter. Bishopville. Caldwell, Victor Caldwell V, Kayla; grandmother, Millie G. WILLIAM PEARSON The family will receive The family will receive Justin Caldwell, Crysta Canty; a special friend, Diane William Pearson, 79, died on friends at the home of his sis- friends at the residence. Caldwell, Patrick Webster, Walters; and a host of other Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. ter, Emily Maple, 3090 Ash- Funeral arrangements are Chase Webster and Memphis relatives and friends. He was born on April 12, lynn Way, Sumter, SC 29154. incomplete and will be an- Webster; and one great-grand- Condolences may be made 1937, in Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. nounced by Wilson Funeral child, Caleb Roy Caldwell. on his tribute page found at He is survived by his wife, Main St., Sumter, is in charge Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishop- Funeral services will be wwwPalmerMemorialChapel. Frances J. Pearson, and a host of arrangements. ville. held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Al- com. of other relatives. dersgate United Methodist Public viewing will be held Church, Sumter, with the Rev. DAVID DAVIS from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today at St. David Day officiating. BISHOPVILLE — David Paul Holiness Church, 129 ½ The family will receive Davis, formerly of Cotton- W. Moore St., Sumter. Powell’sPowell’s friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today wood Villa, Bishopville, en- Funeral services will be at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens tered eternal rest on Jan. 5, held at 2 p.m. on Friday at St. Funeral Home. 2017, at McCoy Memorial Paul Holiness Church with ONON MAINMAIN Memorials may be made to Nursing Center, 207 Chappell Pastor Barrington Pierson. Aldersgate United Methodist Drive, Bishopville. The family is receiving rel- America’sAmerica’s favoritefavorite Church, 211 Alice Drive, Sum- Visitation will be held at 10 atives and friends at the ter, SC 29150. a.m. today at Wilson Funeral home, 1020 Tupelo Lane, comfortcomfort shoesshoes Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Home. Funeral service will Apartment 1, Sumter. FORFOR MENMEN && LADIESLADIES ColdCold && Hungry?Hungry? Warm up with our... 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Mobile Home Summons & Summons & Summons & BUSINESS Rentals Notice Notice Notice EMPLOYMENT COUNTY OF SUMTER action will be commenced in this SERVICES STATEBURG Court upon the Complaint of the P. O. Box 11682 COURTYARD TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANK, above-named Plaintiff against the Columbia, South Carolina 29211 Plaintiff, above-named Defendants for the (803) 233-1177 Home Help Wanted 2 & 3 Br, Sec. 8 vs. foreclosure of that certain Mortgage Improvements Full-Time Edward L. Grimsley 803-494-4015 KATHERINE M. HULL A/K/A of Real Estate given by George M. S.C. Bar No. 2326 KATHERINE MCKAYE HULL AS Hull a/k/a George McDonald Hull, [email protected] SBC Construction of Sumter PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF now deceased, to Mortgage Benjamin E. Grimsley Auto Body Shop near Shaw Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Plan now for your 2017 Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, THE ESTATE OF GEORGE M. S.C. 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REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR paint roofs gutters drywall blown SPOUSES, IF ANY THEY HAVE, ceilings ect. 773-9904 REAL AND ALL OTHER PERSONS WITH By Mortgage Assignment (the IN THE FAMILY Immediate unique opportunity ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST "Assignment"), Mortgage Electronic COURT IN AND TO THE REAL ESTATE Registration Systems, Inc. as 16-DR-40-4543 Legal Service for the right person. ESTATE Must be reliable, able to work night DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT nominee for Trustmark National Bank assigned the Mortgage to the shift, Must have a covered truck or HEREIN; ALSO ANY UNKNOWN STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Attorney Timothy L. Griffith ADULTS AND THOSE PERSONS Plaintiff, and the Assignment was COUNTY OF RICHLAND van. Work Tuesday through Friday recorded November 17, 2016, in Book 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY and Saturday nights, this is not a Homes for Sale SERVICE OF THE UNITED 1227 at Page 3320 in the office of the Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury Nicole Jeffcoat, home delivery newspaper route. STATES OF AMERICA, ALL OF Register of Deeds for Sumter Plaintiff, Above average income paid weekly. 4BR 2.5BA 2400 sq ft. THEM BEING A CLASS County, South Carolina. vs. Painting Apply in person only, bring vehicle to Pringle Dr $137,500 DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND Marvin McFadden At the time of the filing of this be used, current drivers license, Call 803-236-7110 ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR Defendant. PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY notice, the premises affected by the Int/Ext Painting, Pressure wash- proof of SC insurance and social 513 Bagnal, must sell, out of state BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS said action were situated in the TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE ing. 30 yrs exp. References. Quality security card. County of Sumter, State of South owner. 3BR/2BA, large kitchen, large RICHARD ROE; and SAFE NAMED: work/free est. Bennie 803-468-7592 To: The Item FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Carolina, and are described as living room. 36 West Liberty St. Defendants. follows: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED $24,900 Call 419-860-3896 Tree Service Sumter, SC and required to answer the TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE All that certain piece, parcel and lot Complaint in this action, a copy of Apply to Jeff West, CD Manufactured No phone calls! NAMED: of land with improvements thereon which is herewith served upn you, A Notch Above Tree Care Full Housing situate, lying and being in the County and to serve a copy of your answer quality service low rates, lic./ins., free The #1 Furniture Retail Company YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED of Sumter, State of South Carolina on the subscriber in his office, 5115 identified as Lot No. 1 of Boykin est BBB accredited 983-9721 in the U.S. is seeking highly M & M Mobile Homes, Inc. 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Nice used refurbished subscribers, at their office, 1703 recorded in plat book 2003 at page answer the Complaint within the be required to build sales volume by homes still available also. Bank and Laurel Street, Post Office Box 11682, 200, records of Sumter County. This time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this providing superior customer service Owner financing with ALL CREDIT Columbia, South Carolina 29211, property is known as 3340 Sportsman action will apply to the Court for the Dr. and is further identified as and knowledge of product and SCORES accepted. Call within thirty (30) days after the relief demanded in the Complaint. service hereof, exclusive of the day Sumter County Tax Map Parcel No. finance options. This full time 1-843-389-4215 Like us on Face- MERCHANDISE of such service; and if you fail to 151-13-01-057. YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE position is based on a flexible work book M & M Mobile Homes. answer the Complaint in the time NOTICE, that the Summons in the schedule that includes evenings, aforesaid, judgment by default will Aforesaid plat is specifically above captioned action, of which the Saturdays and some holidays. Offer- Land & Lots be rendered against you for the incorporated herein and reference is foregoing is a copy, together with the Auctions ing unlimited income potential based for Sale relief demanded in the Complaint. craved thereto for a more complete Complaint, therein was filed in the on commission and bonuses. Guar- and accurate description of the Office of the Clerk of Court for metes, bounds, courses, and anteed salary during training proc- Mobile Home Lot •Scenic Lake Dr NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Richland County on the 23 day of The Myrtle Beach Auction: See the original Complaint in the above distances of the property concerned ess. 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