Dancing for a Cause at Zumbathon 1 Arrested After Shaw Airman Dies in Wreck from STAFF REPORTS
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USA TODAY: Experts say terrorists use the ‘Dark Web’ to hide activity C1 NATION Being a ‘dog mom’ or ‘cat dad’ can help heal some TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017 | Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894 75 cents A7 Man’s sister sues police, city Lawsuit filed after Sumter resident was shot, killed by officers in December BY ADRIENNE SARVIS killed during a shooting inci- The lawsuit alleges that vise officers in the standards ment because the city is re- [email protected] dent with local police officers Williams’ death was caused and procedures involved dur- sponsible for the agency, ac- on Dec. 10, 2016, filed a wrong- by grossly negligent and reck- ing a pursuit and the use of cording to the lawsuit. The sister of Waltki Cer- ful death lawsuit against the less actions of the city and po- deadly force. The allegations of the moun Williams, the 35-year- City of Sumter and Sumter lice department which failed The city is being charged old Sumter man who was Police Department on Friday. to properly train and super- along with the police depart- SEE LAWSUIT, PAGE A5 Dancing for a cause at Zumbathon 1 arrested after Shaw airman dies in wreck FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker identified the victim of a fatal wreck on Broad Street on Saturday as Austin Joseph Terrell, a senior airman stationed at Shaw Air Force Base. According to a news release from Sumter Police Department, 24-year- old Terrell, assigned to the 20th Aircraft Mainte- nance Squadron, was a passenger in the Nissan Sentra that was struck almost head on by a GMC Yukon about 11:45 DEMORE p.m. Terrell was pro- nounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the Sentra was transported to Palmetto Health Tuomey, where he was treated and released. The driver of the Yukon, 44-year- old Michael Demore, of 125 Church PHOTOS BY KASEY MEREDITH / THE SUMTER ITEM St., was treated at Palmetto Health Tameika Milledge, left, and Kimberley Johnson, right, show off their dance moves during the James R. Clark Sickle Cell Foundation Zum- Tuomey before he was released into bathon event. This was the fifth event Angela Burkett has organized after her grandchildren were diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. police custody and booked at Sum- ter-Lee Regional Detention Center. He is charged with felony driving 70 people raise $1K to support under the influence resulting in death. state’s sickle cell foundation Bond was denied for Demore dur- ing a hearing at the detention center BY KASEY MEREDITH Angela Burkett, coordinator on Monday. [email protected] of the Zumbathon, said about Demore has been cited for other 70 people were at the event traffic violations in the past includ- ozens of women that raised about $1,000. ing speeding, driving without a seat- and men wearing “I’m overjoyed with the belt and driving under suspension. turnout today,” Burkett said. According to law enforcement, the Dbrightly colored Burkett has been organizing Yukon turned from Mason Road into leggings and neon tank the Zumbathon for five years. the wrong direction of traffic on She was inspired to fight for Broad Street, into the path of the tops filled M.H. Newton the cause when both of her Sentra. Family Life Center with grandchildren were diagnosed Terrell was an armament techni- with sickle cell anemia. cian who served in the U.S. Air Force high energy, dancing for a Sickle cell anemia is an in- since July 23, 2013, according to a Zumbathon to support the herited condition in which the news release from Shaw Air Force individual has a hemoglobin Base. James R. Clark Sickle Cell Zumbathoners like Kiki Crumb danced non-stop for Foundation on Saturday. SEE DANCE, PAGE A8 two-and-a-half hours. SEE AIRMAN, PAGE A8 Community celebrates joining Neighborhood Watch Association From left, Michelle Dargan, captain BY IVY MOORE charcoal grills drew residents from of Pinewood Gardens’ Neighbor- [email protected] their homes. hood Watch Association and Resi- It was time for a celebration. dent Advisory Board member; Felicia Riding through Harmony Court, a Harmony Court has not always Spann, co-captain of Harmony Court community owned and operated by been a place where residents gather watch; Blandia Johnson, RAB mem- Sumter Housing Authority, early and celebrate, but on Thursday, they ber and Neighborhood Watch cap- Thursday evening, you’d have seen a had cause. The community had just tain for Hampton Manor; Annette well-groomed, welcoming apartment become a member of the Neighbor- Burgess, Harmony Court watch cap- complex. hood Watch Association. tain and RAB representative; and Zu- Neighbors stood outside in the sun, According to Sumter Police Depart- elda Williams-Smith, Sumter Hous- chatting, waving and nodding at pass- ment’s website, “Neighborhood Watch ing Authority service coordinator, ing cars; kids played chase and drib- emphasizes neighbors knowing neigh- bled basketballs. It was quiet, too, bors as the first line of defense in are seen during Thursday’s cookout. until the sound of laughter rose from crime prevention. Participants receive the center of the community, where IVY MOORE / THE SUMTER ITEM blue smoke and the aroma from three SEE WATCH, PAGE A8 VISIT US ONLINE AT DEATHS, B5 WEATHER, A10 INSIDE Virginia M. Whack David W. Miles LIKE YESTERDAY 3 SECTIONS, 22 PAGES the .com VOL. 121, NO. 117 Archie B. Dantzler Kirk C. 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Kennedy A2 | TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017 THE SUMTER ITEM Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: [email protected] Crestwood students advance to national conference BY ZENIYA COOLEY to the National Leadership Confer- reers in the business field while also efits were being introduced to vari- Crestwood Correspondent ence in Anaheim, California, later preparing them for college through ous people and added that it teaches this year. activities that focus on leadership, you how to manage people, and it Two Crestwood High "(Winning the award) felt pretty academics and community service. gets you involved in the community School students placed good because I know I worked super FBLA adviser Linda Avery said through community service proj- in the Future Business hard for it, and I always told myself the club provides students with net- ects. Leaders of America that I could do it,” Johnson said. working and public speaking skills Besides using the organization as State Leadership Con- “When I first came over (to Crest- along with knowledge about the an extracurricular activity that will ference recently. wood), when I heard of FBLA, I told American enterprise system and enhance her resume, club treasurer Travis Johnson won JOHNSON myself, 'I'm going to nationals for how to survive in business. Shonique Howard said she learned first in public speaking public speaking.' When I heard them Crestwood FBLA President Heidi about business ethics. 1, and Andrew Smith call my name for first place, I was Conyers said the benefits include Club member Jemia Wiggins said- placed second in the super excited and ecstatic. I couldn't meeting new people as well as learn- she hopes the Crestwood chapter will personal finance catego- believe it." ing how to be a better business per- have more people in the future after ry. Smith said waiting for his event son, which she notes will help her noticing at the state conference that The competition was made him anxious. succeed in the funeral business. the other schools had hundreds of held in North Charles- “But once they called my name, I Ditto for secretary Jaylen Hill, students compared to Crestwood’s ton on March 17-18. was relieved,” he said.” who said he got interested in FBLA relatively small number of people. SMITH Students from FBLA is the largest national stu- because the club received good re- “I feel like we should advertise throughout South Caro- dent business organization with views, and he liked that it enabled FBLA more because there are a lot lina competed in various categories. more than 214,000 members. It helps him to travel to other cities. He of opportunities that FBLA offers,” Johnson and Smith will advance high school students prepare for ca- agreed with Conyers that some ben- she said. Dogwood blooms in Rembert cemetery Sumter County Council agenda includes reading related to Project Volcano FROM STAFF REPORTS in the 3900 block of Cody Sumter County Council Road from conservation will meet at 6 p.m. today preservation to agricul- in County Council Cham- tural conservation. Coun- bers, Sumter County Ad- cil will vote on the matter ministration Building, 13 following a public hear- E. Canal St., to consider: ing; • Third reading of an • A resolution to autho- ordinance to amend the rize a lease between the county's budget by chang- county and Crystal Lakes ing the amount of antici- Golf Course and VGM Fi- pated funds, moneys and nancial Services; and revenues estimated to be • A proclamation de- received for the 2016-17 claring April as Fair fiscal year. A public hear- Housing Month in Sum- ing will be held before ter County. council's vote; In other news, Sumter • Third reading of an County Forfeited Land ordinance to authorize Commission will meet at the option and sale of 5 p.m. today in County property on North Wise Council Conference Room Drive for a prospective to discuss contractual economic development matters and take appro- MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM project called Project Vol- priate actions during ex- A dogwood tree blooms in the cemetery of Rembert Methodist Church on Saturday.