A look at high school basketball playoff scenarios B1 Army creates new fitness test Goal is to train troops to SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 be more combat ready A9 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 75 CENTS 2 charged in man’s death in 2018 murder, armed 21, 2018, the day parent gunshot wound to the Shooting victim was found in waterway robbery and con- before Thanksgiv- chest and that his death was BY ADRIENNE SARVIS ing, according to city authori- spiracy to commit ing, in a water- ruled a homicide, according to [email protected] ties. armed robbery, way near Dicks Sumter County Coroner Rob- Parrish Raquan Pollard, 21, according to and Rast streets bie Baker. The death of Chester of Dinkins Mill Road in Rem- Tonyia McGirt, after he had been Stavis was reported miss- “Rock” Stavis, whose body bert, and 34-year-old Madison Sumter Police De- POLLARD SCRIVEN reported missing ing on Nov. 19, 2018, after his was found in a waterway in Jared Scriven, of One Mile partment public days earlier by family had not heard from November 2018, is being called Road in Gable, were taken information offi- family members. him since he left his home on a robbery gone bad after two into custody early Thursday cer. An autopsy on Nov. 26, 2018, men were charged in his kill- morning and charged with Stavis’ body was found Nov. determined he died of an ap- SEE CHARGED, PAGE A11

Following their passion for teaching Board may vote Monday on reopening of Mayewood Trustees to first hear costs associated with potential change BY BRUCE MILLS [email protected]

The potential reopening of Mayewood Middle School will be discussed and possibly de- cided on at the Sumter School District Board of Trustees’ meeting on Monday. After a motion following ex- ecutive session at its last regu- larly scheduled meeting on Jan. 28, the full board voted 6-2 with one abstention to reopen Mayewood for next school year after it voted to close it just last school year. However, that vote was considered illegal by legal counsel for the South Carolina Press Association — according to state Freedom of PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Information Act laws — be- Melissa Ricks, left, and Stacie Stevenson are veteran educators but started their own business, A Teacher’s Place, at 740 Broad St., to cause the motion was neither tutor children after school. They also run a summer learning camp with dozens of students. Below, Stevenson and Ricks help children on the meeting agenda nor with their homework after school on Thursday. amended and added to it. Now, the board will revisit the issue but first hear a dis- 2 veteran educators in 10th year with after-school tutoring program cussion of costs associated with reopening the middle BY BRUCE MILLS ing them if they knew of anyone school in the rural eastern [email protected] who tutored students after school. portion of the county to in- One day, they were talking togeth- clude moving, facilities and or Sumterites Stacie Ste- er about how if some of their stu- programs, according to the dents could get that little bit of agenda distributed Thursday venson and Melissa extra help, it would help them so by a district spokeswoman. This series is in honor of Black History Ricks, teaching young much in the classroom. Just before receiving that in- Month, where each February, as designated F “So, we decided, ‘You know what, formation, outside consultants by the Association for the Study of African children reading, math and maybe we ought to figure out how will provide a facilities study American Life and History, founded by Har- writing is their passion. to give students that extra help our- update to include a report on vard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson, selves outside of the school,’” Ste- Mayewood’s campus, which as well as The Library of Congress, an So much so, the life-long educa- venson said. “We just brainstormed was omitted from the consul- array of other national organizations and tors have been doing it after hours and said let’s open up a little tutor- tants’ presentation to the full presidential proclamations since President and during the summer months for ing program and see what happens board last month. A report on Gerald Ford, tribute is paid to and education about a decade. from there.” F.J. DeLaine Elementary is spread about the generations of African- The duo spoke earlier this week That was in 2009, and the pro- School in Wedgefield, also Americans who struggled with adversity to about their business, A Teacher’s gram started with just four students closed last year and omitted achieve full citizenship in American society. Place, 740 Broad St., which special- in a storage room connected to a from the original facilities While learning about this nation’s historical izes in daily after-school tutoring business at 11 Broad St. study presentation, will also and iconic African-American figures is vital, and also includes a summer tutor- It’s been 10 years now, and A be made, the agenda states. The Sumter Item is also using this month to ing camp. Both were classroom Teacher’s Place currently has a fa- Cumming Corp., based out shine a spotlight on current members of the teachers at Crosswell Drive Elemen- cility with four small classrooms of Columbia, was the lead con- Sumter community — one each Friday for tary School in the late 2000s when and a library for kids generally be- sultant in the facilities assess- this series — who own local businesses and they came up with the business tween 3 years old and fourth grade. ment study along with two continue to make a mark on what, while idea. smaller firms. now the present, will become history. Stevenson said parents kept ask- SEE TEACHERS, PAGE A11 The study evaluated the dis- trict’s schools and ancillary buildings for current renova- tion needs and what those needs are projected to be in five years if no action is taken now, given expiring systems — such as electrical, roofing and heating/air conditioning. After hearing those two items, the full board has the option to vote on reopening Mayewood for 2019-20. There will be no executive session to

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BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA feated by those who saw the HISTORICAL SOCIETY employment of children as a On Feb. 13, 1903, the state family matter and one that Legislature passed a resolu- kept youngsters occupied and tion introduced by Richland out of trouble. Industrialists County Sen. J.Q. Marshall argued the lack of child labor stipulating that no child would threaten the state’s eco- under 10 years old could be nomic progress. employed in a factory, mine or As the progressive move- mill. ment gained steam, attention The bill also mandated that, was focused on both child COURTESY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY over the next two years, the labor and education. Surveys Children who worked in agriculture were exempt from the state’s early child labor laws. The children pic- age would increase so that by indicated that more than half tured here worked at the Pinehurst Tea Plantation in Summerville. 1905 it would be illegal to em- of the children employed in ploy anyone 12 or under in mills were illiterate. Textile hours, six days a week. The member was listed as the re- of child labor dwindled. those occupations. At the time mills encouraged the employ- lack of sunlight and ventila- cipient of their wages. In ad- More sophisticated machin- the bill passed, children made ment of entire families, and tion caused health problems dition, only a signature (as ery required adult strength, up more than one-fourth of wages were so low that par- and injuries. opposed to documentation skill and experience. the textile work force. ents depended on the addi- Though the 1903 legislation such as a birth certificate) Throughout the 1930s and It took nearly 20 years to ob- tional wages of their children. marked progress, the law was was required to verify the '40s, more women entered tain this legislation. Efforts to Children as young as 5 years not routinely enforced. One age of a child. Orphans the work force, and wages abolish child labor in South old frequently worked as spin- factory overseer noted the could be employed at any age gradually increased. These Carolina were launched in ners. In this role, they names of underage workers by the mills, and domestic trends, along with compulso- 1884, and bills were intro- watched rotating bobbins for were simply deleted in compa- and agricultural workers ry education, caused a re- duced in 1887 and again in breaks in the cotton thread. ny records. They continued to were exempt from the law. duction in the employment 1889. These efforts were de- Children often worked 10 to 12 work, and another family After World War I, the use of children.

Columbia City Ballet Lawmakers: Prison bills need work COLUMBIA (AP) — Senate lawmakers well as address the understaffing problems to perform in Sumter say legislative proposals for reforming in state correctional facilities by reducing South Carolina's prisons are urgent and re- the population of inmates. quire more work and public input. "There's no sense in keeping them there Members of the Senate Corrections and for those years when we can use that Penology Committee met Thursday to dis- money to attract correctional officers and cuss prison reform bills but said they need make it safe for everybody; so it's a win- more time before presenting the measures win," said Allen. "Just about every lawsuit to the full Senate. and every death that comes to our atten- One of the proposals that occupied the tion indicates that understaffing is a con- majority of the lawmakers' discussions tributing factor; so the state of South Caro- would allow early release and community lina must act and act now." supervision for inmates convicted of The Greenville lawmaker said his goal is crimes not eligible for parole, who have to prepare rehabilitating inmates to be con- completed 65 percent of their sentences tributing members of society instead of and do not have disciplinary problems. "warehousing" them in understaffed pris- Committee Chairman Sen. Shane Martin ons. Co-founder of Hearts for Inmates said the bill would probably be his commit- Erica Felder has attended several hearings tee's most important legislation this year addressing prison reform and said she sup- and said there's too much at risk to move ports legislation that provides hope for in- quickly. The Spartanburg lawmaker said mates because it gives them something to he's received several complaints from the work toward. public and some solicitors concerned about "Everyone is impacted by incarceration," which crimes are eligible for reduced time Felder said. "This is something that is not but said the overall intention of the bill is just going to benefit the inmates, but some- good. thing the state will benefit from." "I think our interest is to put our heads Members of the General Assembly have together to get it right," Martin said. "It's made a concerted effort to address growing not normal for us to take testimony on full problems in the state prison system, more committee, but there's a lot at stake." so after the Lee Correctional Institute riot Author of the legislation, Democratic last year that left seven inmates dead and Sen. Karl Allen, said the bill is intended to 22 injured in what officials said started provide incentives for inmates by giving over gang territory, money and contra- them a method to earn their way out as band. Quote of the week

PHOTO PROVIDED ‘The district does not really belong to the board. The district belongs If you love a good story with a happy ending, make sure to mark your calendar for 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. Columbia City Ballet will be to the people of Sumter County. And it’s my opinion the more the performing the time-honored masterpiece "The Sleeping Beauty" at Patriot Hall. The third annual collaboration with the South Carolina public is involved, the more they will sense their ownership.’ Philharmonic features the Tchaikovsky score conducted by Morihiko Nakahara. Staged and choreographed by Columbia City Ballet Artistic SUMTER SCHOOL BOARD CHAIRMAN THE REV. RALPH CANTY Director William Starrett, the performance was first produced by Co- lumbia City Ballet in 1967, and this production marks the 12th time Speaking about Frank Baker’s recommendation to eliminate involvement by business the company has staged this tale. Tickets for the Sumter performance can be purchased at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/. and community leaders on the district’s advisory Finance Committee.

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They look over the future, because it is too day while someone stood watch for ment sees as a U.S.-led Western for someone to blame. For the first scary. informers. A second cowered under a threat. time, I saw people questioning Nick When churches fight, people get blanket or in the toilet when praying "From an outside perspective, there Saban’s coaching genius. They with- hurt. Staff are expected to make in the North. Yet another recalls see- is absolutely no religious freedom in draw. My friends who are ’Bama bricks without straw and are fired ing a fellow prison inmate who'd North Korea," said Kim Yun Tae, who fans were strangely missing from so- when they do not recreate the “good been severely beaten for refusing to isn't religious. cial media the day after the game. old days.” People on the fringe are repudiate her religion. The U.S. State Department has in- They vow revenge. “Wait ’til next overlooked because they don’t “be- These accounts from interviews cluded North Korea on its list of year,” they say, naturally assuming long.” Grace is not given to people with The Associated Press provide a countries violating religious freedom a return to the National who threaten the status quo. small window into how underground every year since 2001. North Korea Championship. They The fights in church confer- Christians in North Korea struggle to has previously bristled at U.S. criti- trumpet their past accom- ence or in committee meet- maintain their faith amid persistent cism of its religious record, calling it plishments. Alabama fans ing get more vicious. Labels crackdowns. proof of hostility toward its leader- reminded us they had are applied. Sides are chosen. The North's treatment of Chris- ship. more national champion- “Us vs. Them” becomes tians could become a bigger issue if In October, Pope Francis indicated ships than anyone else “Righteous vs. Evil.” North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's his willingness to visit North Korea (which always has to be Hurt churches hurt people. expected second summit with Presi- to South Korean President Moon Jae- qualified by saying “in the When a church feels like it is dent Donald Trump produces signifi- in, who conveyed Kim's desire for a poll era,” since technical- Clay losing, it is hurting. Toxicity cant progress, and if Pope Francis papal visit, according to Vatican and ly, that amazing football sets in. Healthier people will follows through on his expressed South Korean officials. power, Yale, has the most). Smith leave. Some will stay out of willingness to take up Kim's invita- Moon's office cited Francis as say- Oddly, they start to fight loyalty to the past. No one is tion to visit North Korea. ing that "if the invitation comes, I among themselves. This is asking, “How do I love the Most of North Korea's under- will surely respond to it, and I can the strangest phenomena of all. The people in this church like Jesus?” ground Christians do not engage in possibly go." Roll Tide fan sites were filled with How do you heal church hurt? It’s the extremely dangerous work of Most remaining Christians in debates about recruiting, quarter- simple, really. The people in the proselytizing, according to defectors North Korea likely learned about the backs, coaching and play-calling. church must decide they want to fol- and outside experts. Instead, they religion when they went to China They started calling each other low Jesus more than they want to largely keep their beliefs to them- after a devastating famine killed hun- names even though they were on the blame, more than they want to with- selves or within their immediate fam- dreds of thousands in the mid-1990s. same side! draw, more than they want to re- ilies. But even those who stay deep Converts were later captured in What happens when a church feels member the past, and more than underground face danger, defectors China and jailed once they were sent like it is losing? They look for some- they want to fight. They beg God for say. back to the North. one to blame, usually the pastor. “If his power to overtake them. They North Korea has previously arrest- Most denied their faith while being we just had the right pastor (my commit themselves to discover ed South Korean and American mis- interrogated, as H.Y. said she was wife’s cousin’s brother-in-law), we’d God’s mission. The only way a sionaries for allegedly attempting to later forced to do when imprisoned in be growing.” One of the reasons pas- church heals its hurt is to love the build underground church networks the North, so they could survive. But tors get fired so often is people think Lord more than it loves the hurt. or overthrow its government. Only a not everyone did. the pastor/coach is the reason the This is hard work. It requires the small number of North Korean be- Another defector in Seoul, Kwak church isn’t doing well. One pastor leadership to seek the wisdom of lievers risk trying to win converts, Jeong-ae, 65, said a fellow inmate in told me with frustration, “I can tell God. It requires the people of the defectors say. North Korea told guards about her them what God wants, but I can’t do church to be humble and broken be- One woman interviewed said she own religious beliefs and insisted on it for them.” fore the Lord, asking forgiveness as converted about 10 relatives and using her baptized name, rather than What happens when a church feels a church and desiring more than neighbors and held secret services her original Korean name, during like it is losing? They withdraw. Out- anything the wisdom and power of before defecting to the South. questioning in 2004. reach isn’t a priority. “Let’s take God. It requires the people to live in "I wanted to build my church and "She persisted in saying, 'My name care of our own,” is the unspoken grace, being filled with His love and sing out as loud as I could," said the is Hyun Sarah; it's the name that God priority. Preservation of the build- being grateful for His mercy. woman, who is now a pastor in Seoul. and my church have given to me,'" ing receives the attention and the Is this possible? Yes. I’ve seen She insisted on only being identified Kwak said. "She told (the interroga- funding, not doing ministry. “We churches do this hard work. The with her initials, H.Y., because of se- tors), 'I'm a child of God, and I'm not want a pastor who is good at visit- wounds heal. The divisions close. rious worries about the safety of her scared to die. So if you want to kill ing,” not, “we want a pastor who Health is returned. People are converts and family in the North. me, go ahead and kill me.'" will lead us.” Everything the church helped, not hurt. The pastor and others spoke with Kwak said Hyun told her about does must be “safe.” Real issues are Sometimes churches do not want AP because they wanted to highlight what she did during the interroga- not addressed. to do this hard work. They choose the persecution they feel Christians tions, and Hyun's actions were con- What happens when a church feels the easier path of dysfunction. Peo- face in North Korea. Although the firmed to Kwak by another inmate like it is losing? They worship the ple in these churches must decide if comments cannot be independently who was interrogated alongside her. past. “Remember when we filled up they need to find a healthier church confirmed, they generally match the Kwak said she later saw Hyun, then this sanctuary?” They have history or if they are called to be part of the previous claims of other defectors. 23, coming back from an interroga- rooms, not mission rooms. Old pro- faithful remnant that is to reclaim Kim Yun Tae, head of the Unifica- tion room with severe bruises on her grams that worked in the 1950s are God’s power and wisdom for that tion Strategy Institution, a private forehead and bleeding from her nose. perpetuated because they worked in church. Unfortunately, many decide think tank in Seoul, said he's heard Days later, guards took Hyun away the old days, not because they meet to stay unhealthy in the unhealthy similar testimonies about religious for good. needs today. Old nursery furniture church. More people are hurt. crackdowns and underground Chris- Actions like that strike many defec- is kept because “It was good enough Churches are not meant to hurt tians during interviews with more tors and South Koreans as extraordi- for my children (who are now 45 and people by their own hurt. Churches than 1,000 defectors from North nary. 38).” are meant to be places of grace, tell- Korea over the past 20 years. More common are stories like that What happens when a church feels ing the good news of Jesus. Imagine North Korea has five government- from another defector, who also in- like it is losing? They start to fight the world if churches were healthy sanctioned churches in its capital, sisted on anonymity because of fears amongst themselves. They fight over places of hope. Pyongyang, but experts say they are for her family in the North. She said spending money. They fight over de- fakes aimed at covering up the na- she only prayed under a blanket or in cisions to update the building. They Clay Smith is the lead pastor of Alice tion's religious abuse and winning the toilet because of worries of being fight over staff. They fight over con- Drive Baptist Church in Sumter. outside aid. North Korea had a flour- caught.

monthly meeting will be held celebrated at 3:30 p.m. The * Today — Mission Possible CHURCH NEWS at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Cass Williams, of Mount women in ministry will be held * Sunday, Feb. 17 — Trustee Hermon Baptist Church of at 7 p.m. Manning, will speak. Antioch Missionary Baptist provide music during both ministry anniversary worship * Saturday — A fish fry and Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon- services. At 5 p.m., the movie at 10:45 a.m. yard sale will be held from 11 Dingle Road, Jordan “Remember the Titans” will be * Sunday, Feb. 24 — Golden St. Luke AME Church, 2355 St. a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 336 community, Manning, presented at the M.H. Newton Age fellowship ministry Paul Church Road, announces: Manning Ave. (near the tire announces: Family Life Center, 415 anniversary worship at 10:45 shop, past the Family Dollar, in * Saturday — The 127th the open field). * Sunday, Feb. 24 — Black Manning Ave. a.m. anniversary of the church will history celebration at 3 p.m. * Sunday, Feb. 24 — The be celebrated at 3 p.m. Theme: * Friday, Feb. 22 — Pastor The Rev. Dr. Frankie D. White, migration of black people from “United to reach the next level appreciation at 7 p.m. Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Prophetess Cheryl Beaufort of Biggers AME Church of the Caribbean, West Indies Old Manning Road, announces: together.” Featuring the United Manning, will speak. and Latin America. States Rally. will speak. * Sunday-Saturday, Feb. 16 — * Sunday, Feb. 24 — Prophet WMU Focus Week. Everett Roberson will speak at Bethel AME Church, 1605 S.C. Knitting Hearts Ministry, meets * Wednesday, Feb. 13 — WMU St. Mark 4-B Missionary Baptist 5 p.m. 261, Wedgefield, announces: at Bethesda Church of God, soup and cornbread supper at Church, 2280 Four Bridges * Sunday, Feb. 24 — Soul food 2730 Broad St., announces: 6:30 p.m. Road, announces: and fill a pew during 10:15 a.m. * Saturday — Knitting Hearts * Sunday — Consecration Truly Committed Missionary * Saturday, Feb. 16 — Baptist Church, 705 Oswego service. Youth will speak on will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Children’s Mission Day. worship service at 5 p.m. Black History Month. International Bible Teacher Dr. Bishop Theotis White, senior Road, announces: Satish Raiborde will speak. A * Sunday, Feb. 17 — pastor of Zion Hopewell * Sunday, Feb. 24 — The third love offering will be received. Sweetheart Banquet (luau FGFWC of Gilbert, will speak. anniversary of the male High Hills Missionary Baptist Visit knittingheartsministry. theme) at 6:30 p.m. All chorus will be celebrated at 4 Church, 6750 Meeting House wordpress.com. donations go to the youth p.m. Road, Dalzell, announces: camp fund. Sumter Youth Network * Saturday-Sunday — Go Red * Monday, Feb. 18 — Widow’s announces: for Women in Red 2019 health Mount Pisgah AME Church, 217 luncheon at 11 a.m. * Friday-Saturday, Feb. 22-23 — Walker Avenue Church of God, fair weekend as follows: 9 W. Bartlette St., announces: Dedicated to helping students 100 Walker Ave., announces: a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and 10:15 * Sunday, Feb. 17 — Family and grow closer to Jesus or maybe * Sunday, Feb. 17 — Youth Day a.m. Sunday worship. friends day will be celebrated St. James United Methodist even come to know him for the anniversary program at 11 Evangelist Dorothy Reese will at 4 p.m. The Rev. Clifton Church, 720 Broad St., first time, ONE Weekend will a.m. U.S. Air Force Reserve speak. Witherspoon, of Grant Hill announces: be held at the Sumter Opera Maj. Wayne Leneau Jr. will * Sunday, Feb. 17 — YWA Baptist Church of Rembert, * Sunday-Tuesday, Feb. 17-19 — House. Sumter churches will speak. anniversary program during will speak. Black history revival at 6 p.m. meet together for fun, 10:15 a.m. service. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday- fellowship and worship on Tuesday. Speakers: Sunday, Friday and Saturday. On Friday Walker’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Mount Pleasant AME Church, the Rev. Marvin Stewart; and Saturday nights, students Church, 99 Walter Ave., Jehovah Missionary Baptist 1800 Vista Lane, Lynchburg, Monday, the Rev. Arthur will stay in homes provided by announces: Church, 803 S. Harvin St., announces: Gamble; and Tuesday, the Rev. local churches for small * Saturday — Gospel singing at announces: * Sunday, Feb. 17 — Family and Lee Johnson. groups, discussion and 6 p.m. featuring Watkins and * Sunday — Dramatic friends worship at 3 p.m. The fellowship. Cost is $50 and Bloodline, Burning Bridges and Rev. Abraham Temoney Sr., of includes a T-shirt. Students Pastor Nathaniel and Carleen depictions of the messages St. John Baptist Church, 3944 behind spirituals sung by James Chapel African should contact their church Brown. A love offering will be Methodist Episcopal Church in Brewer Road, Manning, youth department to sign up. received. people of African descent. announces: Services at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 Lugoff, will speak. Sam Hardie and friends from a.m. * Sunday, Feb. 24 — Healing Acworth, Georgia, will lead and deliverance service at 3 students in worship through Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 * Sunday, Feb. 17 — Morris Mount Zion Missionary Baptist p.m. Bishop Keith Chambers, song. Greg Boone, executive A/B Sumter Landing Road, College Day. Speakers: 7:30 Church, 325 Fulton St., of Household of Faith of director of Look Up Lodge in Horatio, announces: a.m., Pastor Melvin Mack of announces: Marion, will speak. Traveler’s Rest, will speak. * Saturday — Valentine Rafting Creek Baptist Church; * Sunday — Youth Black * Sunday, March 3 — The 12th banquet at 7 p.m. in the and 10:30 a.m., Attorney J.D. History Month worship fellowship hall. Call Janie Weeks will speak. The Morris pastoral anniversary of the Triumph Ministries, 3632 Broad celebration at 10:45 a.m. The Rev. David Pugh will be Murray at (803) 499-2127. College Gospel Choir will One Sumter Community St. Ext., announces: THE SUMTER ITEM LOCAL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 | A5 Officers in training SUBMITTED bout 20 students spent part of the day Monday with offi- Acers at Sumter Police De- partment to learn more about the agency and enforcement of the law. The students later became super sleuths when detective Amanda Snapp, a member of the forensics unit, set up a mock crime scene to demonstrate how officers respond to calls. Students collected evidence and, with the help of K-9 Ava, located and appre- hended the suspect. They also had an opportunity to de- ploy a Taser at cardboard boxes.

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Reverend Dr. Cartrell Woods, Jr. Pastor Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:00 pm Saint Anne and Saint Jude Greater St. Paul Church Assembly of God Sun. School 9:00 am Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Roman Catholic Church Methodist - United 200 Watkins Street • 803-778-1355 Presbyterian PCA Praise Worship 9:55 am Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm 611 W. Oakland Ave • 803-773-9244 Founder Bishop W.T. English Bethel United Methodist Church First Assembly of God Worship 10:00 am www.stjudesumtersc.org Sunday School - 10:30 am Westminster Presbyterian Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 Hickory Road Baptist Church Rev. Giovannie Nunez, CRM Sunday Morning Worship - 11:30 am 230 Alice Dr., Sumter • 803-773-7235 Rev. Tim Whited www.sumterfi rstag.org First Baptist Missionary Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr Parochial Vicar Wed. Mid Week Service - 7:30 pm Pastor Stuart Mizelle Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Jason Banar, Pastor 219 S. Washington St. Sumter 803-494-8281 Father Rufi no Madridejos, Jr. Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday School: 10 am Sunday School 9:30 am (803) 775-1462 • fbmcsumter.org Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Weekend Masses The Rock Church of Sumter Worship Service 10:30 am www.yourbethel.org Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Rev. George P. Windley, Jr. Sunday School 9:45 am Saturday: 6:00 pm 365 N. Saint Paul Church Rd Sunday School 9:30am Worship 10:55 am 12:00 pm (in Spanish) [email protected] 803-494-7625 (ROCK) Sunday Worship 10:45am Evening Worship 6:00 pm 5:00 pm (in English) Pastor Gwendolyn Credle Presbyterian USA Baptist - Missionary Wednesday Confession: Sat. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Trinity United Methodist Church Sunday School 9:30 am Bible Study 11:30am - 6:30pm Shaw Heights Baptist Church 226 W Liberty St * 773-9393 Worship 11:00 am First Presbyterian Church of Sumter Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church Youth Bible Study 6:30pm 2030 Peach Orchard Rd. • 499-4997 Church of Christ Rev. Joseph James, Jr. Wed. Bible Study 7:00 pm 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Rev. Robert White, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am (803) 773-3814 • [email protected] Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Traditional Service 11:00 am Sumter Bible Church Rev. Nick Cheek Plaza Church of Christ Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:15 am Sunday Worship 10:50 am trinityumcsumter.org 420 South Pike West, Sumter “Classes for all ages” 9:30 am Baptist - Southern 1402 Camden Hwy. • 905-3163 Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Sunday Eve. Service 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Hospitality & Fellowship Sunday School: 10 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Wed. Awana 6:30-8:00 pm Sunday School 10:00 am (Fellowship Hall) 10:10 a.m. Grace Baptist Church Sunday Worship: 11 am & 6 pm Oct 21-24 Revival Bethel United Methodist Church Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 a.m. Salem Missionary Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 6:30 - 7:30 pm Wed. Bible Class: 7 pm 5575 Lodebar Rd * 469-2452 Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm 320 West Fulton Street Dr. Stephen Williams Rev. Tim Whited 803-775-8054 [email protected] Baptist - Independent Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Interdenominational Sunday School: 10 am Pentecostal www.yourbethel.org Open Bible Baptist Church Spiritual Life Christian Center [email protected] LOVE IS AN ACTION 180 Old Manning Rd., Sumter 4710 Broad Street * 968-5771 First United Penecostal Church (803) 481-9315 Randolph & Minerva Paige, Pastors Non-Denominational 14 Plowden Mill Rd • 775-9493 Pastor Joey Durham Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Pastor Theron Smith Sunday School 10:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Sunday Service: 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Calvary Bible Church & 6:30 pm 770 N. Wise Dr., Sumter Wed. Prayer & Worship 7:00 pm Victory Full Gospel Wednesday Bible Study: 7:30 pm 803-774-2341 www.openbiblebaptist.church Interdenominational Church Pastor Richard Harris 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Sunday School 9:45 am Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sumter First Pentecostal Worship 11:00 am & 6:00 PM Catholic - Roman Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Holiness Church Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 Christ Community Church (CCC) Saint Anne and Saint Jude S. Paul Howell, Pastor 320 Loring Mill Rd., Sumter Sunday School: 10:00 am Roman Catholic Church www.cccsumter.com 216 East Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Sunday Worship: 10:45 am Photo Credit: bigstockphoto/Tatian Belova Lutheran - ELCA 803-905-7850 & 6:00 pm www.sasjrcc.org Sunday Worship 9:00 & 10:45 am o you find love amidst candlelight and roses…in sunsets and Fr. Giovannie Nunez, CRM Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: Dsongs? Romance is wonderful, but the roots of love often 7:00 pm flourish in the most unlikely situations. True love prospers with Parochial Vicar St James Lutheran Church First Church of God the simple day-to-day actions that express care and support. “Let Father Rufi no Madridejos, Jr. 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 us not love with words or tongue but with action and in truth” (1 Weekend Masses 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org www.sumterfcg.org John 3:18). Worship together with your valentine; give thanks for Presbyterian - ARP Saturday: 4:30 pm Pastor Keith Getz Ron Bower, Pastor the love you share and remember to give thanks for God’s love – Sun. 8:00,12:00 pm the greatest love of all. Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Lemira Presbyterian Church Confession: Sat. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am 514 Boulevard Rd. Sumter Daily Bible Reading Nursery Available John John John John John John John Pastor Dan Rowton 5:19-47 6:1-21 6:22-40 6:41-71 7:1-24 7:25-52 8:1-20 Wednesday Service 12:00pm Sunday School 10:00 am Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society z Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org Thur. Bible Study 10:30 am Worship 11:00 am ©2019 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS “Please worship at the Carolina Church of your choice’’ To Advertise On RANDY BONNER Filters, Inc. Store Manager 1029 Broad Street, Sumter 109 EAST NEWBERRY AVENUE (store) 803-774-2288 This Page FRASIER TIRE SERVICE INC (fax) 803-774-2299 310 E. Liberty Street 773-6842 @pitathyme.wixsite.com/sumtersc Sumter, SC 29150 MANAGEMENT AND STAFF 18 E. 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This satellite image from Tuesday pro- vided by Digital- Cuban state loses Globe shows a mis- sile on a launch pad and activity at the monopoly on disaster Imam Khomeini Space Center in Iran’s Semnan prov- aid after tornado ince. Iran appears to have attempted a HAVANA (AP) — Nearly ing home and cellphone second satellite two weeks after a devastat- connections. launch despite U.S. ing tornado struck Havana, "The organizational ca- criticism that its the worst-hit neighbor- pacity and impact we've space program hoods are filled with gov- seen in recent days would helps it develop bal- ernment crews restoring have been unthinkable a de- listic missiles, satel- power and phone service cade ago," journalist Sergio lite images released and starting repairs to deci- Alejandro Gomez noted in a Thursday suggest. mated homes. blog post titled: "The gov- Iran has not ac- There's also a far rarer ernment loses the monopo- knowledged con- sight: Hundreds of young ly on social assistance in ducting such a people in designer T-shirts Cuba." launch. and jeans hauling black Former President Raul plastic bags full of clothes, Castro's opening of the cen- DIGITALGLOBE, A MAXAR food and water donated by trally planned economy to a COMPANY VIA AP private businesses, artists limited amount of private and other members of Cu- enterprise, and more inter- ba's small but growing up- net, "has changed the socio- per-middle class. economic landscape of the Images suggest Iran launched For the first time in com- country for the better," munist Cuba, prosperous Gomez wrote. individuals and successful Disaster recovery was entrepreneurs have taken long seen as one of the satellite despite U.S. criticism on an important role in di- greatest strengths of Cu- saster recovery, long a point ba's communist bureaucra- DUBAI, United Arab Emir- Iranian state media did not weapons. of pride for a government cy, whose rigid centraliza- ates (AP) — Iran appears to immediately report on the Iran, which long has said it that boasts of its organiza- tion seems to work best in have attempted a second satel- rocket launch, though such does not seek nuclear weap- tional ability and focus on situations of national lite launch despite U.S. criti- delays have happened in pre- ons, maintains its satellite caring for the neediest. emergency. cism that its space program vious launches. launches and rocket tests do "Why is it only the state The state boasts an im- helps the country develop bal- Iran has said it would not have a military compo- and big institutions that can pressive record of avoiding listic missiles, satellite images launch its Doosti, or "friend- nent. Tehran also says they show up? Why not every- deaths and providing basic released Thursday suggest. ship," satellite. A launch in don't violate a United Nations one?" asked Camila Gonza- services during natural di- Iran did not immediately ac- January failed to put another resolution that only "called lez, a 19-year-old sociology sasters, although its ability knowledge conducting such a satellite, Payam or "message," upon" it not to conduct such student taking clothes, to provide adequate hous- launch. into orbit after successfully tests. shoes and personal care ing long-term is mixed at Images released by the Col- launching it from the same Over the past decade, Iran items to the Cuban Art Fac- best. orado-based company Digital- space center. has sent several short-lived tory, a privately run cultur- Private aid started almost Globe show a rocket at the DigitalGlobe analysts said satellites into orbit and in 2013 al complex and perfor- immediately after the ex- Imam Khomeini Space Center the images from Tuesday sug- launched a monkey into mance space. tremely rare Category F4 in Iran's Semnan province on gest Iran used a Safir, or "am- space. On Monday, the Art Fac- tornado struck on the night Tuesday. Images from bassador," rocket in the Iran usually displays space tory hired a dozen classic of Jan. 27 with winds of 186 Wednesday show the rocket launch. In the January achievements in February American-made convert- miles per hour, damaging was gone with what appears launch, engineers used a during the anniversary of its ibles, normally used to 4,800 homes and completely to be burn marks on its Simorgh, or "phoenix," rocket. 1979 Islamic Revolution. This ferry around tourists, to destroying 500 others. launch pad. It wasn't immediately clear year's 40th anniversary comes take donations to the devas- In some neighborhoods, It wasn't immediately clear what prompted the rocket amid Iran facing increasing tated Luyano neighborhood. individuals began arriving if the satellite, if launched, choice. pressure from the U.S. under Much of the private effort the next day with boxes of made it into orbit. The Doosti, a remote-sens- the administration of Presi- has been organized on Face- donated rice, water and In the images, words writ- ing satellite developed by en- dent Donald Trump. book, WhatsApp and other clothing. In others, restau- ten in Farsi in large charac- gineers at Tehran's Sharif The likely launch also social media, thanks to the rants and bakeries set up ters on the launch pad ap- University of Technology, was comes after Iran's Telecom- roughly 2 million Cubans stands where they distrib- peared to say in part "40 to be launched into a low munications Minister Mo- who have signed up for mo- uted free food. years" and "Iranian made," in orbit. hammad Javad Azari Jahromi bile internet since the ser- "We've gotten aid from different sections. That is like- The U.S. alleges such reportedly said Sunday that vice became available last everyone, the government, ly in reference to the 40th an- launches defy a U.N. Security three researchers died "be- year. Cuba is one of the artists, foreigners," said niversary of Iran's Islamic Council resolution calling on cause of a fire in one of the least-connected countries in Ivis Rivero, whose home Revolution, which authorities Iran to undertake no activity buildings of the Space Re- the world, but that has been partially collapsed in the have been celebrating this related to ballistic missiles ca- search Center," without elabo- changing quickly since the city's Luyano neighbor- month. pable of delivering nuclear rating. government began provid- hood. BUY AMERICAN BUY FORD BUY McLAUGHLIN

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Following coun- Special to The Sumter Item lice chief are listed as “plans, di- affirming that they understood the cil’s decision, Shaffer said he was rects, manages and coordinates all police department’s “chain of com- going to take some time before de- MANNING — The City of Man- police department operations per- mand,” a letter that Tanner said ciding to take the matter before the ning is searching for a new police taining to the enforcement of feder- could raise “possible First Amend- courts. chief. al, state and local laws; works ment” issues. Less than one week later on Aug. The announcement was made on under stressful, high-risk condi- During his appearance before the 10, Manning City Council voted Jan. 30 that Manning was advertis- tions and performs specialized law Grievance Committee, Shaffer told unanimously to “waive attorney-cli- ing for a permanent police chief, enforcement duties; and works the committee that his firing was ent privilege” in granting a request Manning Mayor Julia Nelson said under limited supervision of the “retaliation by the mayor against from an outside agency that was this week. administrator.” me” for the way he handled disci- seeking information on a “former “The deadline for submission of The salary for the new police plinary action against officers in or current” employee. Council applications is Feb. 15, 2019,” Nel- chief will be commensurate with his department. He said he met members did not name the person son said. “Once the suitable candi- experience. with the PSC in April concerning or department involved in the in- dates are identified, we plan to Manning has been under the lead- an officer; however, the concerns vestigation. Information regarding start the screening and interview ership of interim Police Chief Keith “did not warrant action against the a recent investigation into the city’s process shortly thereof. An an- Grice since mid-July officers.” Shaffer also told commit- police department was mentioned nouncement will be made of coun- 2018 when city officials tee members that he told the PSC on Aug. 2 when Shaffer appeared cil’s final decision.” fired former Manning about problems he was having with before the city’s Grievance Commit- Nelson said that the city’s admin- Police Chief Blair Shaf- another officer that involved the of- tee asking for his old job back. istrator, Scott Tanner, has been fer in what officials ficer’s dishonesty, insubordination Shaffer referenced a recent inves- “dealing with the day-to-day opera- deemed at the time was to supervisors, false statements, ac- tigation into his former department tions of the Public Safety Depart- “in the best interests of cess to video using another officer’s by the city’s attorneys. He told the ment with communications to the SHAFFER the city.” In the an- password and lying to the police members of the committee that Public Safety Committee. It is antic- nouncement, Nelson chief about the matter. Shaffer said while his department had been in- ipated that an ordinance will be in- wrote that the safety of “our resi- that while he wanted to terminate vestigated by the attorneys that he troduced in the near future to re- dents, guests and community is of the officer, Tanner did not agree did not know their findings even turn the Public Safety Department utmost importance.” with his assessment, and he was though he had requested the results under the administrator fully.” Shaffer’s employee file obtained not allowed to terminate the officer of their investigation. Nelson said that in order to offi- at the time by The Sumter Item that he thought “clearly violated On Jan. 7, Shaffer was arrested cially return the PSD under the through a FOIA request was pris- policy.” by FBI agents. That afternoon, purview of the city administrator tine, listing no reprimands or inap- Shaffer also told the committee Shaffer appeared in federal court in would require the passage of a new propriate behavior through his that problems between him and city Charleston, where he pleaded not ordinance. For the new ordinance more than 25 years of employment officials began as early as May and guilty to multiple federal charges to become official, it would need with the city police department. involved a traffic stop that Nelson including money laundering, theft the approval of two readings. Shaffer battled back, calling his asked him to look into. Shaffer told of federal funds and providing false According to the city’s ad for the firing a personal retaliation by Nel- the committee he had questions statements. Shaffer was released on position of police chief, city offi- son and an effort by city officials to about the alleged validity of a letter bond that same day. cials are looking for a law enforce- stop him from following state law. that Nelson presented to him from According to the federal indict- ment professional with 10 to 15 Shaffer fought his termination by a person with knowledge about the ment against Shaffer, he was years of experience in law enforce- asking for a hearing before the traffic stop. Shaffer said that when charged with taking more than ment at management level or any city’s Grievance Committee. During he began looking into the validity $75,000 in public money between equivalent combination of training the hearing, Tanner listed several of the letter that Nelson told him to September and November 2015. and experience that provides the reasons for Shaffer’s termination, “stand down.” A preliminary hearing was held required knowledge, skills and abil- including “yelling and speaking in Following the hearing, the com- following his arraignment, and the ities. The applicant must have harsh tones” to city officials; rais- mittee voted to reinstate Shaffer; federal judge granted Shaffer’s at- strong desire to enhance communi- ing his voice to a judge; failing to however, when council met to re- torney a continuance in the case. ty policing by initiating programs follow city policies in promoting of- view the committee’s recommenda- No decision has been made as to for citizen outreach and public en- ficers in his department; and ask- tions, council voted to uphold Shaf- when the case will appear in court.

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Clarendon School District Two Hospital announces new Community Advisory Board member Vacancy Announcement SUBMITTED rectors for 10 years. She is Medical Chief of Staff Dr. McLeod Loris and McLeod also the first woman to serve Robert S. Eagerton, who serve Seacoast (North Myrtle Position: MANNING — McLeod as chairperson of the board in as ex-officio members. Beach). McLeod also operates Secretary (225 Days) Health Clarendon has a new its 60-year history. Elmore’s The hospital’s Community Urgent Care Centers in Flor- member on its Community tenure on the board came dur- Advisory Board serves as a ence and Darlington and near- Qualifications: High School Advisory Board. ing a time of growth and ex- bridge between physicians, ly 85 medical practices Diploma Elaine Elmore, service man- pansion of the hospital’s facil- management and the commu- throughout an 18-county ser- Secretarial Experience ager/vice president of First ities, including surgical ser- nity and the McLeod Health vice area. Preferred Citizens Bank in vices, the emergency depart- Board of Trustees. The advi- Clear Criminal Background Summerton, has ment and medical/surgical sory board reviews strategic Check joined the patient rooms. issues and challenges that are Pay: District Salary 10-member com- Elmore will join Bank of facing the medical center, the Scale (Teacher Assistant) mittee. Elmore is Clarendon Marketing Assis- health care industry and the a native of tant Officer Kim Johnson and surrounding counties. The ad- Deadline: February 12, 2019 Grovetown, Geor- McLeod Health Chief Medical visory board that includes or Until Position Filled ELMORE gia, who has lived Officer Dr. Catherine Rabon community leaders from a Send Application: in the Summer- on the Community Advisory three-county area, including Clarendon School District ton area for 40 years. Board. Clarendon, Sumter and Wil- CLARENDON Two “I am excited to be on the The hospital’s 10-member liamsburg counties, offers ad- Daniel McCathern hospital’s Community Adviso- committee also includes Ron vice and recommendations to P.O. Box 1252 ry Board,” Elmore said Boring, McLeod Health chief the McLeod Health Clarendon HALL Manning, SC 29102 Thursday afternoon. “I look operating officer; Fulton administration. College Preparatory 803-435-4435 forward to serving all the Ervin, McLeod Health chief McLeod Health operates Education in a Clarendon School District communities in Clarendon financial officer; Rachel Gain- seven hospitals, including Christian Environment Two is an Equal Opportunity County and to aiding the hos- ey, McLeod Health Clarendon McLeod Regional Medical Employer. pital in its future growth.” administrator; Kim Jolly, Center in Florence, McLeod (803) 485-3550 Applications are Elmore has served as a McLeod Health Clarendon Health Cheraw, McLeod available online at trustee of the Clarendon chief nursing officer; and www.clarendon2.k12.sc.us or Health Clarendon, McLeod Follow us on in the District Office. Health District Board of Di- McLeod Health Clarendon Darlington, McLeod Dillon, CLARENDONHALL.ORG A8 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 CLARENDON SUN THE SUMTER ITEM

mation, call the library at (803) 435- with the Town of Summerton from Buy tickets now for animal 8633. noon to 4 p.m. March 2 when Star shelter dinner, silent auction Briefs Wars fans of all ages come together to Adult education enrollment, welcome the 501st Legion. MANNING — A Second Chance An- Electronic e-waste recycling The free event will feature Star imal Shelter Annual Lasagna Dinner event will be on Saturday testing will be Feb. 11, 12 Wars arts and crafts, creative activi- by Chef Ted and Silent Auction will be MANNING — The next Electronic MANNING — Clarendon County ties, door prizes, face painting, light held at 6 p.m. March 2 at Fellowship E-Waste Recycling event and “Shred- Adult Education will hold enrollment refreshments and selfies with a Stor- Hall, Manning United Methodist with-Us” will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 and new testing on Feb. 11 and 12. For mtrooper. Costumes are optional but Church, 17 E. Rigby St. p.m. Saturday in the Clarendon Coun- more information, contact Lisa at (803) highly encouraged. Advance tickets are $15. For more ty Administration Building parking 473-2531. The event is being sponsored by information or tickets, call Anne at lot. For more information, call (803) Summerton’s 4 MAIN and the Harvin (803) 460-5535 or Donna at (803) 460- 433-4004. 6th-Annual Think Pink Gospel Clarendon County Library. For more 0887. information, call (803) 485-2525. Clarendon Hall fundraising Extravaganza is on March 2 Dancing Monarch Stars MANNING — Clarendon County 1st Clarendon County Cancer game will be Saturday Cancer OverComers and Clarendon benefit will be March 16 SUMMERTON — Clarendon Hall, County Sheriff’s Office are hosting the OverComers Walk on May 4 MANNING — Support Manning 1140 S. Dukes St., will host its Varsity 6th-Annual Think Pink Gospel Extrav- MANNING — The 1st Clarendon High School athletics and cheer for vs. Alum Game at 11 a.m. Saturday. aganza at 5 p.m. March 2 at Weldon County Cancer OverComers Walk your favorite star athletics at 2 p.m. The net proceeds will benefit the Auditorium, 7 Maple St. Tickets are will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at March 16 at Weldon Auditorium. school’s baseball program. The event $10 and can be purchased in advance J.C. Britton Park, 3057 Raccoon Tickets are $15, and advance ticket will also include contests and lots of by calling CCSO Deputy First Class Road. sales are available from participating great food. Annett Smith at (803) 460-3976 or by The event is being presented by Manning student professional and dropping by Weldon Auditorium. the Clarendon County Cancer Over- athlete dancers. All ticket sales will Jr. Ambassadors host Miss Tyrone Cummings will be the mas- Comers and the Clarendon County determine the People’s Choice Trophy ter of ceremonies. Sheriff’s Office. The event will fea- winner. Clarendon pageant on Sunday Seventeen artists and groups will be ture an OverComers’ Walk, a lumi- For additional information, contact MANNING — The Jr. Ambassadors featured, including Ernest Pearson nary celebration and lots of free Courtney Holladay at Manning Junior of Clarendon County are hosting the and The Singing Disciples, Generation food, fun, games and music. High School and Coach Lori Johnson Miss Clarendon Scholarship Pageant for Christ, TC and the Smith Brothers, Let’s Walk Together T-Shirts will at Manning High School. at 6 p.m. Sunday at Weldon Auditori- Billy Bradley and Heart of Worship, be on sale beginning in March fea- The event is hosted by the Manning um, 7 Maple St. The Gospel Jubilees of Sumter, turing sizes youth through XXXXL. Athletic Club to benefit Manning ath- Church on Wheels, Cindy Ward, Youth sizes through adult size XL letics. Van dedication ceremony Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church will cost $15 with larger sizes costing Mass Choir, Sisters of Faith, CCSO slightly more. Clarendon County Striped will be held at courthouse DFCs Latisha Billie-Geter and Shante Sponsorship signs for placement MANNING — The Vietnam Veter- Demary, Sons of Faith, Dondre around the track are available for Bass Festival is April 26, 27 ans of America Chapter 960 will hold Joyner, Craig and Matthew Varn, $100 each, and luminaries are avail- MANNING — The 40th-annual a van dedication ceremony at 9 a.m. Fresh Fire Christian Life Center Mass able for $10. Corporate sponsorships Striped Bass Festival will hold its Feb. 18 in front of the Clarendon Choir, the Rev. Richard Niles and The for the back of the Walk and Over- opening ceremonies on April 26 fol- County Courthouse. The public is in- Spiritual Tones and S.C. 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Estate: Isiah Lee Miller Alta Chutes I, LLC, #2018ES1400300 PLAINTIFF, Personal Representative: vs. Malisa Shanique Miller Michael Britt; Melissa Britt; South Carolina Department of Motor Your Spotlight 700 George Washington Blvd. Sumter, SC 29154 Vehicles; Ford Motor Credit On Clarendon County Businesses 01/25/19 - 02/08/19 Company, LLC; OneMain Financial Services, Inc. Estate: Edith Carolyn Martin DEFENDANT(S) #2018ES1400324 Personal Representative: TO THE DEFENDANTS, ABOVE Anthony D. Gibson NAMED: Jimmy’s 421 Montrose Dr. Apt. A YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Chris MathisMathis Heating and Air, LLC Jimmy Mathis Greensboro, NC 27407 and required to answer the IA Complaint herein, a copy of which is J 02/01/19 - 02/15/19 herewith served upon you, or LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED Jeffords Insurance Agency Beer & Wine otherwise appear and defend, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Serving Clarendon County 803-433-0060 License Authorized Complaint upon the subscriber at his For Over 34 years! Dealer Toll Free 1-800-948-5077 office, Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box Auto • Home • Farm • Business • Boats • Life 803-460-5420 OR 803-478-5957 Notice Of 8237, Columbia, SC 29202, within 40 North Mill St. • Manning, SC 29102 Application thirty (30) days after service hereof, www.jeff ordsinsurance.com except as to the United States of SALES & SERVICE ON ALL BRANDS Notice is hereby given that Rudra America, which shall have sixty (60) Management, LLC intends to apply days, exclusive of the day of such to the South Carolina Department of service, and if you fail to answer the Revenue for a license permit that Complaint within the time aforesaid, SALES & SERVICE will allow the sale and OFF premises or otherwise appear and defend, the consumption of Beer & Wine at 3343 Plaintiff in this action will apply to John C. Usry Paxville Highway, Manning, SC the Court for the relief demanded STUKES HEATING & 29102. To object to the issuance of therein, and judgment by default will this permit / license, written protest be rendered against you for the AIR CONDITIONING, LLC must be postmarked no later than relief demanded in the Complaint. Certifi ed Public Accountant February 23, 2019. For a protest to be State MEC Licensed valid, it must be in writing, and YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE 26 East Boyce St., Manning, SC P.O. Box 293 should include the following that should you fail to Answer the Summerton, SC 29148 information: (1) the name, address foregoing Summons, the Plaintiff and telephone number of the person will move for an Order of Reference (803) 566-7740 40 years Experience filing the protest; (2) the specific of this case to the Master in Equity reasons why the application should for Clarendon County, which Order Monday - Friday 9am - 2pm (803) 485-6110 • (803) 473-4926 be denied; (3) that the person shall, pursuant to Rule 53 of the protesting is willing to attend a South Carolina Rules of Civil hearing (if one is requested by the Procedure, specifically provide that applicant); (4) that the person the said Master in Equity is protesting resides in the same authorized and empowered to enter county where the proposed place of a final judgment in this case with business is located or within five appeal only to the South Carolina miles of the business; and (5) the Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule For Clarendon Sun name of the applicant and the 203(d)(1) of the SCAR, effective June address of the premises to be 1, 1999. Advertising Mark Pekuri licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ABL, TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South YEARS OF AGE, AND/OR TO 803-464-8917 Carolina 29214-0907; or Faxed to: MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN (803) 896-0110. YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON [email protected] WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES, AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY:

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FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — Army The first throws landed with a chorus soldiers struggle to haul heavy sleds of thuds; many throws fell short. But backward as fast as they can down a the second and third tries went farther grassy field at Fort Bragg, filling the as soldiers figured out when to release brisk North Carolina morning air with the ball. grunts of exertion and the shouts of in- Next they quickly moved to pushups. struction from their coaches. Crouched beside a soldier straining to Watching from the sidelines, Sgt. Maj. master the hand-release, Frost shouts Harold Sampson shakes his head. As a out encouragement and then drops military intelligence specialist, he down to demonstrate proper form. Each spends a lot of time behind a desk. Over time the soldier lowers his body, both his two decades in the Army, he could hands must quickly lift off the ground easily pound out the situps, pushups and immediately press back down for and 2-mile run that for years have made the next pushup. up the service's fitness test. A few lanes away, Staff Sgt. Idis Ar- But change has come. The Army is royo has started what most consider the developing a new, more grueling and toughest element, the sprint-drag-carry. complex fitness exam that adds dead Pulling the 90-pound sled backward lifts, power throws and other exercises down the lane, her feet slip and she designed to make soldiers more fit and stumbles. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ready for combat. "C'mon get up! Get up, pull, pull!" a U.S Army 1st Lt. Mitchel Hess participates in a weight lifting drill while preparing to be "I am prepared to be utterly embar- coach yells. Arroyo bounces up, drags it rassed," Sampson said on a recent an instructor in the new Army combat fitness test at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The to the end and shifts quickly to the next morning, two days before he was to take new test is designed to be a more accurate test of combat readiness than the current re- movement. the test. quirements. How hard was it? Commanders have complained in re- "It was pretty difficult," said Arroyo, cent years that the soldiers they get out els that require soldiers with more with only a few minutes’ rest in be- who is with the 519th Military Intelli- of basic training aren't fit enough. Near- physically demanding jobs, such as in- tween: gence Battalion. "Once we got into the ly half of the commanders surveyed fantry or armor, to score higher. • a dead lift, with weights between 140 sprint-drag-carry and then sprint again last year said new troops coming into "We needed to change the culture of pounds and 340 pounds; and the laterals and all that, I think that their units could not meet the physical fitness in the United States Army. We • a standing power throw, which re- was actually the hardest part." demands of combat. Officials also say had a high number of nondeployable quires soldiers to throw a 10-pound But she said she knows it will help about 12 percent of soldiers at any one soldiers that had a lot of muscular/skel- medicine ball backward and overhead; her when she has to embed with a com- time cannot deploy because of injuries. etal injuries and medical challenges be- • hand-release pushups, completing as bat unit. In addition, there has long been a cause we hadn't trained them from a fit- many as possible in two minutes; Commanders said the test will be sense among many senior officials that ness perspective in the right way," said • the "sprint-drag-carry" that includes harder at first for less fit soldiers or the existing fitness test does not ade- Army Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost, com- a 50-yard sprint, a 50-yard backward longtime veterans, who are in less phys- quately measure the physical attributes mander of the Army's Center for Initial sled drag, a 50-yard lateral, where sol- ical jobs, and many may fail at first. But needed for the battlefield, said Gen. Ste- Military Training and the officer in diers shuttle sideways down the lane they said that over time, as soldiers ad- phen Townsend, head of U.S. Army charge of developing the new fitness and back, a 50-yard carry of two 40- just and get stronger, their scores will Training and Doctrine Command. test. "The goal is about having a more pound kettle bells and a 50-yard sprint; improve. The new test "may be harder, but it is combat-ready army." • after a short rest, the soldiers do the Lt. Col. Eric Haas, commander of Ar- necessary," Townsend said. Frost said that about one-third of the leg tuck pullup, as many as possible in royo's battalion, watched as his soldiers Reaching the new fitness levels will soldiers who come into the service leave two minutes; and powered through the test. He said it was be challenging. Unlike the old fitness before their third year, many because of • a 2-mile run. very telling to watch fit leaders struggle. test, which graded soldiers differently muscular skeletal injuries. The new "Many folks find it easy to do the "This is a good assessment of where based on age and gender, the new one test, he said, will help screen out re- maximum standard for the current we are physically," Haas said. "For will be far more physically demanding cruits who are less physically fit and test," Frost said. "This new test is gen- years, I've been taking the Army physi- and will not adjust the passing scores mentally disciplined. Those who make der and age neutral. I cannot max this cal fitness test, and that's the most mis- for older or female soldiers. the cut are more likely to stay in the ser- test." erable I think I've seen a 2-mile finish For example, in the current test — vice. Across the country, 63 battalions are line." two minutes of situps, two minutes of It will also challenge senior officers working on the final test development Sampson, who is also with the 519th pushups, a 2-mile run — younger sol- such as Sampson, who have been doing and will eventually go back to their battalion and has deployed three times diers must do more repetitions and run less physical desk jobs. units and train others. By Oct. 1, the en- to Iraq and Afghanistan, said improving faster to pass and get maximum scores "It breaks the mindset of 'I am an tire Army will be using the test. By Oc- fitness will make his soldiers more pre- than those who are older or female. intel soldier,'" said Sampson. "It changes tober 2020, it will be the official exam pared to do their jobs. Townsend said the new test was de- it to 'I am a soldier,' because bullets on that all soldiers will have to pass. "It doesn't matter that 90 percent of signed based on scientific research that the battlefield don't discriminate." Technique is key to success. the time I may sit in a chair working be- matched specific exercises to tasks that The Associated Press was with Frost As the soldiers lined up to fling the hind a computer," he said. "I'm going to soldiers in combat must do: sprint away on a recent sunny Tuesday as he medicine ball back over their heads, have to move a person from point A to from fire, carry a wounded comrade on watched soldiers from three battalions coaches stood by ready to shove them point B." a stretcher, haul cans of fuel to a truck. go through the test. The six events take out of the way if the ball went straight As for his expected embarrassment The scoring is divided into three lev- nearly an hour and are done in order up and came right back down. on the test? He scored well and passed.

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COMMENTARY Small change could make big difference for jobs in S.C. resident Donald Trump can help us unlock dynamic growth and in- novation in a sector of the econo- P my important to all South Carolin- ians by acting on a little-known, but huge- ly impactful opportunity called the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. The Montreal Protocol’s roots lie with President Ronald Reagan, who initiated it as a way to solidify America’s leadership in all things related to heat- ing, ventilation, air condi- tioning and refrigeration. While those of us in the Palmetto State certainly EDITORIAL ROUNDUP have a deep appreciation for the technology that Recent editorials from South Carolina — where a federal judge Last week, the state Legislature keeps us cool, we may not Carolina newspapers: previously issued an order that and Gov. Henry McMaster got a fully appreciate that the the plutonium be removed from detailed look at several potential Curtis Loftis United States has been the SRS by January 2020. proposals for selling all or part of dominant leader in this The Times and Democrat Nevada argues the DOE has Santee Cooper. Ten bidders made global industry ever since failed to adequately study the po- 15 offers, which are discussed in a Feb. 5 the modern air conditioner was invented tential dangers of moving the ma- report that analyzed suitors’ expe- in this country in 1902. The Kigali Amend- terial to an area that is subject to rience in the industry, financial ment, currently under consideration by S.C. seems to be flash floods and earthquakes and strength and other characteris- the White House, is important to main- that the state’s lands and ground- tics. taining this leadership position. It phases water may already be contaminat- The report doesn’t cover the out the use of hydrofluorocarbons and re- indefinite home ed with radioactive materials. names of the entities making of- places them with new, innovative blends The Energy Department wants fers or say which proposal would that are more efficient. of nuclear waste to temporarily store the material be best for South Carolina rate- And it does all of this without any ex- at the Nevada site and the govern- payers, but some of the details are pected cost increase for American con- South Carolina did its part dur- ment’s Pantex Plant in Texas, two surprising — and encouraging. sumers. The reason for this is that Kigali ing the Cold War. The Savannah facilities that already handle and At least three potential buyers ratification will allow American workers River Site produced plutonium process plutonium. The depart- said they wouldn’t charge custom- to manufacture the products we sell to the and tritium for nuclear weapons. ment says it would be sent by 2027 ers for the nuclear-related debt, rest of the world. A study of the economic In the decades since, there have to the Los Alamos National Labo- for example. benefits reveals that American exports in been plans to effectively and per- ratory in New Mexico or another That’s a huge deal, especially this industry are expected to be $5 billion manently deal with the radioac- unnamed facility. considering that customers of more than they would be without the tive waste from the SRS processes. As reported by AP, Du wrote: Santee Cooper’s nuclear project amendment’s ratification, and we’ll see as South Carolina was never sup- “Nevada’s claim of irreparable partner SCANA, which was re- many as 150,000 new jobs. posed to be a permanent home. harm to Nevada’s lands, environ- cently bought out by Dominion As our state treasurer, I speak with It’s bad enough that the plan to ment and by extension Nevada’s Energy, will likely keep paying for business leaders all the time. Prior to permanently store high-level citizens is merely a theoretical two useless, incomplete reactors seeking elected office, I was fortunate to waste at Yucca Mountain in Ne- possibility at this juncture as Ne- for decades. have built several successful businesses vada has been on hold for years vada provides no evidence from A few offers for Santee Cooper myself. While the business community is with no sign that will change, and which this court may infer a like- even pledged to keep rates lower no great fan of regulations and red tape, that the MOX project that gave lihood of any concrete or impend- than what would otherwise be what our community desires more than South Carolina some hope of hav- ing harm.” projected based on estimates of anything else is regulatory certainty. ing waste reprocessed has been The judge noted that the gov- future electricity needs and the American companies have already de- scrapped by the federal govern- ernment has transported nuclear costs of meeting that demand. veloped and hold patents on next-genera- ment, but now, not surprisingly, materials to the Nevada site be- It’s worth noting, however, that tion technology that have the bonus of even the smallest of actions to fore and historically uses plutoni- the report seriously analyzed only being much more environmentally respon- make Nevada fulfill its nuclear um in testing operations there. those proposals that included a sible, putting us in a strong position to mission is the subject of legal and “Thus, it is highly hypothetical full buyout of Santee Cooper — continue supplying products that will be political battles. that shipments of additional plu- four out of 15 offers. At this early in high demand in a global market. These The U.S. Department of Energy tonium to NNSS and staging there stage in assessing the utility’s fu- companies made those investment deci- disclosed this past week that it al- would lead to imminent immedi- ture, every option ought to be on sions because they expected that the Kiga- ready has shipped one-half metric ate harm,” Du wrote. the table. li Amendment, which they participated in ton of weapons-grade plutonium Sadly, it is clear that South Car- After all, the SCANA debacle the drafting of to ensure that it would not from South Carolina to a nuclear olina will be home indefinitely to suggests that private utility own- harm their bottom lines, would be enact- security site in Nevada. a lot of the nation’s high-level nu- ership doesn’t necessarily ensure ed. The Justice Department notified clear waste. a better outcome or lower cost Fortunately, in President Trump, we a federal judge in Reno the gov- than a state-run operation, espe- have a leader with a unique understand- ernment had already trucked the cially under lax legislative over- ing of the needs of the business communi- radioactive material to the site 70 The Post and Courier sight and a flawed regulatory sys- ty, as someone who has built a hugely suc- miles north of Las Vegas when tem. Feb. 5 cessful real estate empire. And he also has Nevada filed a request for an in- It’s possible that a less typical pledged to consider any trade agreement junction to block the move in No- arrangement — a partial buyout based on whether it stands to benefit vember. Santee Cooper or cooperative deal — might be American workers. The Kigali Amend- According to Associated Press beneficial. ment gives him an opportunity to address reporting, department lawyers In the long term, South Caroli- the needs of the business community and said in a nine-page filing that the developments are na must consider moving electric- to make sure hardworking Americans ben- previously classified information ity generation toward a more open efit. about the shipment from South encouraging market system that would encour- If that’s not enough, Kigali also provides Carolina can be disclosed now be- age competition and embrace additional tools to hold China account- cause enough time has passed to As South Carolina lawmakers cost-saving measures like invest- able. Chinese firms have been repeatedly protect national security. ponder the possible sale of state- ing in energy efficiency and large- caught dumping cheap HFC blends into Nevada’s governor and congres- owned utility company Santee scale solar power. our domestic market. Kigali ratification sional delegation went ballistic Cooper, their top concern must be A system that rewards smaller would help put a halt to this practice and upon learning the news. the company’s roughly 700,000 but still meaningful upgrades level the playing field. Gov. Steve Sisolak said he’s “be- residential and business electrici- rather than big-ticket spending I’m proud to join both of our U.S. sena- yond outraged by this completely ty customers. would probably have prevented tors, Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, in unacceptable deception.” He said Of course, a sale is only on the the nuclear fiasco from happening calling on the president to send the Kigali he’s working with Nevada’s con- table because Santee Cooper has in the first place. Amendment to the Senate for its advice gressional delegation to fight back about $4 billion in debt related to But for now, it’s encouraging and consideration. And I’m confident that against the U.S. government’s the failed construction of two nu- that Santee Cooper not only has President Trump will land in the right “reckless disregard” for the safety clear reactors outside of Colum- multiple interested buyers, but place on this issue and choose to take an of Nevadans. bia. It also has a few billion dol- also several that seem willing to action that will allow America to continue Thankfully, U.S. District Court lars more in debt from other proj- go above and beyond to make sure to lead the way in cooling the rest of the Judge Miranda Du rejected Ne- ects. that ratepayers have access to reli- world. vada’s request to halt the Energy That’s obviously not sustain- able, affordable electricity well Department’s plans announced in able, but the best way forward into the future. Curtis Loftis is the state treasurer of South August to ship a full metric ton of isn’t yet clear. There is reason for Lawmakers and Gov. McMaster Carolina. plutonium to Nevada from South optimism, however. have a lot to consider.

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PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Stacie Stevenson and Melissa Ricks created A Teacher’s Place for students between age 3 and fourth grade in Sumter.

of no other direct competitors here students “as ready as they can be for TEACHERS FROM PAGE A1 A TEACHER’S PLACE who don’t receive grant funding. the next grade,” the two said. WHERE: 740 Broad St. Homework is done first daily, fol- Ricks said their biggest personal re- Some exceptions do apply, however, PHONE: (803) 795-4444 lowed by additional teaching and ward is seeing the children grow edu- said Stevenson, who is retired from training, they said. cationally and have an “aha!” moment the public school system while Ricks EMAIL: [email protected] The all-day, summer tutoring camp when they realize they have mastered is still at Crosswell Drive. is larger with 30 to 40 students, oper- a new skill. After-school tutoring runs from 2 to ates from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday “We do it because we love the chil- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday during who help out. through Friday and runs from early dren and want to see them succeed,” the school year for students from any Currently, the program has 12 kids, June until the beginning of August, Ricks said. “I think it’s near and dear school. The rate is $65 per week for a which may seem small to some, but for generally. The summer camp includes to both our hearts. Our goal is to child ($20 for each additional child tutoring, Stevenson said, “allows for breakfast, lunch and a snack and also [reach] as many children as we can from the same household), she said. more one-on-one time with students.” costs $65 a week but is $35 for each ad- and to see them grow and be success- The duo serves as the primary tutors, Right now, parents provide their own ditional child from the same home. ful in life. Each success is just getting but they also have several volunteers transportation for kids. The two know The summer camp’s goal is to get us one step closer.”

BOARD WANT TO GO? 2 men found shot to death inside Columbia apartment FROM PAGE A1 What: Sumter School Board COLUMBIA (AP) — Authorities said a with murder. Timmons said Barnes shot his meeting man killed his roommate and another per- roommate and a friend after finding them discuss the matter, according When: Monday, 6 p.m. son who were fighting in their Columbia fighting. Her statement says investigators to the agenda. Where: Furman Middle School, apartment. consulted with prosecutors but did not say Canty, who was one of two 3400 Bethel Church Road Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer why Barnes decided to kill the victims. trustees last week to vote Timmons said someone called 911 to report The Richland County Coroner’s Office against reopening Mayewood, the shooting at the Willow Run Apartments has not released the names of the men who said he anticipates the full heart or some desire for addi- just after 9 a.m. Thursday. were killed. The apartment complex is near board will vote on the matter tional information before a Timmons said in a statement that 24-year- Interstate 20 about 5 miles north of down- at the meeting. He said he is vote is taken to consider all old Antonio Vashon Barnes was charged town Columbia. hopeful the board will act de- the ramifications.” liberately based on the infor- Monday’s meeting will be at mation its receives on Monday. Furman Middle School, 3400 “I’m prayerfully optimistic Bethel Church Road, and will that we are a deliberate peo- begin at 6 p.m. Like all board- How Current is ple,” Canty said, “and if we related meetings, it is open to get the right information, the public, and public partici- there may be some change of pation is listed on the agenda. Your Will?

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Call Lula King at (803) cooler cooler shower or two drizzle South St., Summerton, on the 316-0772 or Emily Dinkins at following Tuesdays: Feb. 12, (803) 983-2514. 76° 38° 53° / 31° 51° / 44° 59° / 51° 69° / 52° March 12, April 9 and May 14. Free income tax filing services Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 5% Chance of rain: 10% Chance of rain: 20% Chance of rain: 65% Chance of rain: 55% Call Robert Collar at (803) 574- and FAFSA application W 7-14 mph N 7-14 mph NE 8-16 mph NE 6-12 mph NW 3-6 mph SW 6-12 mph 2117. assistance will be provided In recognition of the importance from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Gaff ney of heart health, Prisma Health Mondays and Tuesdays 64/34 Tuomey Hospital will offer free through April 18 at 640 Broad community seminars at the St. (the Anything Paper Spartanburg Sumter Opera House City building). Services include TODAY’S Greenville 64/35 Centre, 21 N. 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SUMTER SPCA PETS OF THE WEEK Shadow, left, is a 7-year-old beagle. The SPCA relies heavily on SheShadow is wonderful would community support and withbe achildren great new and donations. Currently, the otherfamily dogs. She is a biggest needs are for dry sweet,companion affectionate, puppy and kitten food, wet cat friendly and sometimes lazy girl. food, cat litter and cleaning Shadow loves supplies. The following are also everyone she meets appreciated: Newspapers, stuffed and would make an animals, heavy duty trash bags (30 exceptional new gallon or larger), dishwashing liquid, family companion. laundry detergent, bleach, paper The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. towels, sheets and comforters, baby Guignard Drive, (803) blankets, canned dog and cat food, dry 773-9292, and is dog food, treats, leashes and collars, open 11 a.m. to 5:30 disinfectant spray, all-purpose cleaner, p.m. every day air freshener, no scratch scrubbers, except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the two-sided sponges for dishes, litter website at www. Aslan, above, is a neutered and housebroken 7-year-old freshener and, of course, monetary sumterscspca.com. American short hair. He is great with other cats. Aslan is a donations are also gratefully accepted. big boy who is super sweet and loving. He would make an excellent lap buddy and has a couch potato lazy side. SECTION B FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: [email protected]

PREP BASKETBALL NATIONAL SIGNING DAY Local teams stalking playoffs Crestwood’s Rufus signs with Catawba BY DANNY KELLY [email protected]

Crestwood High School of- fensive tackle Zyricq Rufus lets his actions speak louder than his words. On Wednesday morning, he went through with one of the most important actions of his young life when he signed to play college foot- ball with Catawba College in a sign- ing ceremony at the Crestwood lecture hall. “It means a lot RUFUS to me,” Rufus said. “All my hard work has paid off.” Fellow Knights offensive tackle Terrance McClain and quarterback Anthony Bradley also signed to play football next year on Wednesday morning with South Carolina State and Allen University, re- spectively. Crestwood head coach Roosevelt Nelson believes Rufus has some serious po- tential. “Being a former player (Nel- son played at Crestwood), he’s one of the better offensive linemen to come through,” Nelson said. “He has all the tools to be a great offensive lineman at the next level.” Rufus finished the 2018 sea- son with an 85 percent grade average and 20 knockdown blocks.

SEE RUFUS, PAGE B3 MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM Sumter’s Marcus Lane (1) and the rest of the Gamecocks will be trying to secure a berth in the 5A state playoffs with a win over Irmo today at the SHS gymnasium. NATIONAL Sumter boys need win over Irmo today to secure playoff berth SIGNING DAY

BY DENNIS BRUNSON sium beginning at approximately 7:30 large, it would be in the upper state. [email protected] p.m. The Gamecocks would be on the road SHS’ Temoney Both Sumter and Irmo are tied for for either game. Since Sumter High School is in the third in the region behind Spring Val- The Sumter girls have no such wor- 5-team Region IV-5A, only three ley and Blythewood. Should the ries as they have second place wrapped joins nascent schools are guaranteed spots in both Gamecocks lose, they could still possi- up. The Lady Gamecocks will be play- the boys and girls state playoffs. bly earn an at-large berth, but it isn’t ing in the upper state portion of the So if the SHS boys are to secure a a certainty.’ bracket. They will be at home in the Erskine College spot in the playoffs, they need a win If Sumter finishes third, it will play first round. over Irmo today in their regular-sea- in the lower state portion of the brack- son finale at the Sumter High gymna- et. However, if it were to get an at- SEE PLAYOFFS, PAGE B3 football program BY TREVOR BAUKNIGHT [email protected] PRO BASEBALL Erskine College in Due FRANK ROBINSON — 1935-2019 West, a picturesque liberal arts college of about 600 stu- dents at a crossroads not much bigger than Mayesville about 15 miles northwest of Baseball’s fearsome trailblazer dies at 83 Greenwood, hasn't had a foot- ball team since 1951. BY DAVID GINSBURG The Flying Fleet will be tak- AND BEN WALKER ing to the gridiron again start- The Associated Press ing in 2020, however, and head coach Shap Boyd, hired away Crowding the plate, fear- from the University of Virgin- some and fearless, Frank ia-Wise, has Robinson hammered his signed 22 players way into the Hall of Fame. in his first re- His legacy, however, was cruiting class, in- cemented that day in 1975 cluding 20 from when he simply stood in the South Carolina, dugout at old Cleveland Sta- among them de- dium — the first black man- TEMONEY fensive back ager in Major League Base- Abraham Temon- ball. ey III from Sum- Robinson, the only player ter High School, who signed to earn the MVP award in with the Fleet during a Na- both leagues and a Triple tional Signing Day event on Crown winner, died Thurs- Wednesday at the school. day at 83. He had been in Temoney, a Sumter Touch- failing health and in hos- down Club Merit Scholar with pice care at his home in the a sparkling resume as a stu- Bel Air section of Los Ange- dent-athlete at Sumter High, les. MLB said he was with transitioned into a defensive family and friends at the role during his senior season, time. helping the Gamecocks go un- "Frank Robinson's resume defeated until a loss to Byrnes in our game is without par- knocked them from the 5A allel, a trailblazer in every state playoffs. He'll continue sense, whose impact his development, along with spanned generations," Com- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the other 21 Fleet signees, dur- missioner Rob Manfred said Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President ing a redshirt 2019 season, and in a statement. George W. Bush in 2005. Robinson passed away on Friday at the age of 83. Sumter head coach Mark Robinson hit 586 home Barnes said he thought the runs — he was fourth on and Baltimore, he led the buddies. We were friends. Twitter. extra year would benefit Te- the career list behind only Orioles to their first World Frank was a hard-nosed "Baseball will miss a tre- money as he continues to Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth Series championship in baseball player who did mendous human being," he make the switch to the other and Willie Mays when he 1966. things on the field that peo- said. side of the ball. retired and now ranks 10th. "Frank Robinson and I ple said could never be An MVP with Cincinnati were more than baseball done," Aaron posted on SEE ROBINSON, PAGE B3 SEE TEMONEY, PAGE B3 B2 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 SPORTS THE SUMTER ITEM

GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP BOYS AREA ROUNDUP Bates, Hillcrest to play for Bantams, Hawks set to middle school girls title square off for boys crown Bates Middle School and Hillcrest steals to lead Lee Central to a 48-25 Bates Middle School and Alice SUMMERTON — Scott’s Branch Middle School will play for the Sum- victory on Tuesday at the LCHS Drive Middle School will play for High School fell to 5-2 in Region ter Middle School Conference girls gymnasium. the Sumter Middle School Confer- V-1A with a 71-70 loss to Bethune- basketball tournament champion- Robionne Myers finished with 10 ence boys basketball tournament Bowman on Tuesday at the SB gym- ship on Saturday at the Sumter High points, three assists and four steals championship on Saturday after nasium. School gymnasium. for the Lady Stallions, who improved picking up semifinal wins on Deashon Dingle led the 11-10 Ea- The game is scheduled to begin at to 16-7 overall and 10-1 in Region IV- Thursday. gles with 24 points and five steals. noon. 2A. Jada Rogers added eight points. Bates defeated Chestnut Oaks 57- Joakeem Stevens had 14 points, Top seed Bates defeated Manning Lee Central will play host to An- 33, while Alice Drive beat Manning while Brandon noble scored 12. Sean 45-13 in one semifinal on Wednesday, drew Jackson High on Friday with 59-45. Swaringer had a double-double of 10 while the No. 2 seed Lady Wildcats the region title on the line. The championship game will be points and 10 rebounds. beat R.E. Davis 46-22. ROBERT E. LEE 48 played at Sumter High School be- On Friday in Branchville, Scott’s Alyssa Johnson led Bates, 18-2 on CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 47 ginning at approximately 1:30 Branch defeated Branchville 53-46. the season, with 16 points. Dalaisha p.m. Dingle and Swaringer had 13 Brunson had 15. DILLON — Robert E. Lee Academy Bates improved to 17-0 on the sea- points apiece, while Stevens had 12 Hillcrest will bring a 13-3 record advanced to the semifinals of the son with its win. Caleb Jenkins led points and eight rebounds. into the game. SCISA Region IV-2A tournament the way with 20 points. Zyeir Gam- with a 48-47 quarterfinal win over ble had 15 and Terrian Nelson had B TEAM BASKETBALL VARSITY BASKETBALL Christian Academy on Tuesday at 13. LAURENCE MANNING 32 EAST CLARENDON 80 the Dillon Christian gymnasium. Alice Drive improved to 14-2 in CAMDEN MILITARY 24 MULLINS 66 Caleigh Barrett led the 15-5 Lady reaching its fifth straight conference Cavaliers with 20 points while grab- tournament championship game. CAMDEN — Laurence Manning TURBEVILLE — Talaysia Cooper bing eight rebounds. Carson Shan- Brandon Oliver led the Hawks with Academy defeated Camden Military scored 44 points to lead East Claren- non had 10 points and nine rebounds, 16 points. Marquis Lane-Owens had 32-24 on Thursday at the CM gymna- don High School to an 80-66 victory while Rebecca Dinkins had eight 15, Quantez Jenkins had 12, and sium. over Mullins on Wednesday at the points, five rebounds, five steals, five Keon Jett added 10. Noah Tanner led LMA with 15 EC gymnasium that wrapped up the assists and three blocked shots. points, while Thomas Sumpter had Region VII-2A title MJ Logan also grabbed 11 rebounds. VARSITY BASKETBALL 10. Cooper had 12 rebounds, five steals REL will face Dillon Christian at SPRING VALLEY 70 and four blocked shots for the lady 6:30 p.m. on Friday in Dillon in the SUMTER 57 JV BASKETBALL Wolverines, who improved to 19-2 semifinal game. LEE CENTRAL 43 overall and 14-0 in region play. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY COLUMBIA — Sumter High BUFORD 22 Rhamey Floyd and Britni Ander- Jones 17, Romley 10, Hall 12, Sanders 6, Jack- School lost to Spring Valley 70-57 son both had double-doubles for East son 2. on Tuesday at the SV gymnasi- BISHOPVILLE — Lee Central Clarendon as well. Floyd had 14 ROBERT E. LEE um. High School improved to 10-5 Barrett 20, Shannon 10, Dinkins 8, Logan 5, A. points and 10 rebounds, while Ander- McCutchen 3, E. McCutchen 2. Cody McCoy led the Gamecocks with a 43-22 victory over Buford son had 11 points and 12 boards. with 20 points. Omar Croskey added on Tuesday at the LCHS gymnasi- SCOTT’S BRANCH 56 B TEAM BASKETBALL 14 and Tylee Craft had 10. um. BETHUNE-BOWMAN 33 LEE CENTRAL 67 Derrick Bradley and Javontae LAURENCE MANNING 30 BUFORD 46 Price led the Stallions with eight THOMAS SUMTER 8 SUMMERTON — Scott’s Branch points. Omari Martin added six won the Region V-1A title with a MANNING — Laurence Manning BISHOPVILLE — The Lee Central points while grabbing 10 rebounds 56-33 win over Bethune-Bowman on Academy defeated Thomas Sumter high School varsity boys basketball and coming up with five steals. Tuesday at the SB gymnasium. Academy on Thursday at Bubba team improved to 10-1 in Region WILSON HALL 29 Tonia Lawson led the Lady Eagles, Davis Gymnasium. IV-2A with a 67-46 win over Buford FLORENCE CHRISTIAN 26 17-3 overall and 7-0 in region play, Jordan Baker and Audrey Coker on Tuesday at the LCHS gymnasi- with 14 points. Teja Madison had 11, led LMA with six points apiece. um. Wilson Hall improved 11-5 to with Mary Wimberly 10 and Jazlynn Bow- On Tuesday in Dalzell, Laurence Javonte McCloud led the Stal- a 29-26 win over Florence Christian man nine. Manning beat TSA 28-7. Carlyn Hill lions, who improved to 17-4 on the School on Tuesday at Nash Student LEE CENTRAL 48 led LMA with nine points, while Sa- season, with 17 points. Lebron Center. BUFORD 25 vanna Fagen and Porter Davis both Thomas had 16, and DaVeon Thom- Kaleb Porter led the Barons with had six. as added 15. 14 points. BISHOPVILLE — A’yanah Lucas BETHUNE-BOWMAN 71 had 17 points, 14 rebounds and three From staff reports SCOTT’S BRANCH 70 From staff reports

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PRO BASKETBALL East contenders make their moves; Davis has to wait for his

BY BRIAN MAHONEY A busy swap season that included and got some that likely will fit well. The Associated Press Dallas' acquisition of Kristaps Porzin- Milwaukee (40-13) already has the gis from New York ended without a NBA's best record and Mirotic's out- Toronto, Milwaukee and Philadelphia move for Davis, the player who domi- side-shooting ability for a big man made their moves. Anthony Davis will nated the discussion in recent weeks. would appear to fit perfectly in a line- have to wait until the summer for his. The Pelicans didn't find a deal for up around superstar Giannis Antetok- The New Orleans Pelicans held onto Davis, who had requested a trade and ounmpo. Davis but dealt Nikola Mirotic to the informed the team he wouldn't sign a Two games back of the Bucks, the Bucks, one of the Eastern Conference contract extension this summer. Raptors sent center Jonas Valanciu- contenders who fortified their teams But the Lakers couldn't put together a nias to Memphis to acquire Gasol. Va- on Thursday before the NBA trade strong enough package to the Pelicans' lanciunas had been coming off the deadline. liking for the All-Star forward, who will bench and Toronto coach Nick Nurse The Raptors are getting former All- go back into the trade market after the will have to decide whether he uses Star center Marc Gasol from Memphis. season ends. There will be other mar- Gasol in the same manner, or returns The 76ers, a day after acquiring for- quee names available then with a free to a traditional bigger lineup with the ward Tobias Harris from the Clippers, agent class that could be highlighted by former defensive player of the year in sent Markelle Fultz to Orlando and will players such as Kevin Durant, Kyrie Ir- the middle. hope Jonathan Simmons can provide ving and Kawhi Leonard. The 76ers have made two major some production where the former No. The Boston Celtics didn't jump into trades during the season, previously 1 pick couldn't. the trading deadline fray but may try getting Jimmy Butler from Minnesota All the trades were confirmed to The to get involved in the summer. before the deal to bring in Harris. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Associated Press by people with knowl- For now, the Celtics appear to feel All of those clubs feel they improved Marc Gasol, left, was traded from the edge of the details because they couldn't they have enough to win the East. their chances to be the first East team Memphis Grizzlies to the Toronto Raptors be announced before they were approved The other conference contenders to reach the NBA Finals without LeB- on Wednesday. by the NBA. looked for upgrades — and went out ron James since 2010. THE SUMTER ITEM SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 | B3 CLEMSON MEN’S BASKETBALLL ROBINSON Reed scores 19 as Tigers blow out Georgia Tech 65-42 FROM PAGE B1 An All-Star outfielder in 12 BY PAUL NEWBERRY looked like a team that seasons and a first-ballot se- The Associated Press has given up on another lection to Cooperstown, Robin- lost season. The Yellow son also was a Rookie of the ATLANTA — When Clem- Jackets haven't made the Year, a Gold Glove outfielder son got off to a rough start NCAA Tournament since and a bruising runner. in the Atlantic Coast Con- 2010. But his place in the sport's ference, coach Brad "We had low energy on history extended far beyond Brownell told his players both defense and offense," the batter's box and basepaths. not to fret. point guard Jose Alvarado Robinson fulfilled his quest to There was still time to said. "We've got to pick it up become the first African-Ameri- turn things around. or we're going to lose like can manager in the big leagues Now, the Tigers are head- this. We've got to keep fight- when he was hired by the Cleve- ed in the right direction. ing." land Indians. His impact was Marcquise Reed scored 19 The Yellow Jackets closed immediate and memorable. points and Clemson raced to the gap to 33-24 at halftime The Indians opened at home a big lead in the first half on but didn't have nearly that year and Robinson, still the way to its third straight enough offensive weapons to active, batted himself second victory, routing Georgia overcome such a hefty defi- as the designated hitter. In the Tech 65-42 on Wednesday cit. The home team made first inning, he homered off night. only nine of 31 shots inside Doc Medich and the crowd "Defensively, we were very THE ASSOCIATED PRESS the 3-point arc and finished went crazy, cheering the whole locked in and played with Clemson guard Marcquise Reed (2) drives between Georgia Tech’s at 30 percent overall from April afternoon as Cleveland great energy. The activity Jose Alvarado, left, and Abdoulaye Gueye during the first half of the field. beat the Yankees. level was high. I don't think the Tigers’ 65-42 victory on Wednesday in Atlanta. Read the full "Our defense was great," The Reds, Orioles and Indi- we gave them anything story at www.theitem.com. Reed said. "That allowed ans have retired his No. 20 and easy," Brownell said. "Just a us to get out in transition honored him with statues at well-played game by my the Yellow Jackets last slow start in the league," and get some easy bas- their stadiums. team." month. Brownell said. "When we kets." Robinson later managed San The Tigers (14-8, 4-5 At- That was Clemson's lone were 1-5, we talked to the Skara and Aamir Simms Francisco, Baltimore and Mon- lantic Coast Conference) victory in its first six ACC guys and told them not to scored 13 points apiece for treal. He became the first man- kept up their domination games, a stretch that in- worry about the big picture, Clemson, which shot 49 per- ager of the Washington Nation- of Georgia Tech, winning cluded four road contests not to worry about the cent. als after the franchise moved for the 17th time in the and three games against standings, not to worry James Banks III led Geor- from Montreal for the 2005 sea- last 21 meetings between ranked opponents, includ- about anything but the team gia Tech with 13 points to go son — the Nationals put him in the teams. Clemson swept ing No. 2 Duke and No. 3 getting better." with seven blocks — all in their Ring of Honor. the season series, follow- Virginia. Georgia Tech (11-12, 3-7) the first half. Brandon More than half the major ing up a 72-60 victory over "We got off to little bit of a lost its fourth in a row and Alston added 11 points. league teams have had black managers since his debut with Cleveland. Robinson later spent several into today’s game against winless No. 1 seed from the region in the state years working as an executive PLAYOFFS FROM PAGE B1 Crestwood. Should the Gators win and playoffs is on the line when they face for MLB and for a time over- third place 5-4 Lower Richland lose to off today in Bishopville beginning at 6 saw the annual Civil Rights There are other games today with undefeated A.C. Flora, they will be p.m. The winner will have at least two Game. He advocated for more playoff implications on the line. Fol- tied for third. If that happens, Lake- home games in the state playoffs, while minorities throughout base- lowing are where the teams of the wood will be the No. 4 seed. That the loser will have one. ball and worked with former other six South Carolina High School means it will be on the road in the Commissioner Bud Selig to de- League schools stand in terms of the first round of the state playoffs, play- EAST CLARENDON velop the Selig Rule, directing playoffs. ing in the upper state portion of the Girls: The Lady Wolverines wrapped teams to interview at least one bracket. up the Region VII-2A title with a win minority candidate before hir- CRESTWOOD Girls: The Lady Gators have no over Mullins on Wednesday. They have ing a new manager. Girls: Crestwood has earned a spot in chance at making the playoffs. the opportunity to be at home through For all he did on and off the the 4A playoffs. However, where is up the first three rounds of the playoffs field, Robinson was presented for grabs. MANNING leading up to the lower state title game the Presidential Medal of Free- The Lady Knights are 5-4 in Region Boys: The Monarchs concluded their in Florence. dom by George W. Bush in 2005. IV and tied for third with A.C. Flora season on Tuesday and are the No. 1 Boys: The Wolverines finished in a Hall of Fame manager Joe heading into today’s game against seed from Region VII-3A. As long as it tie for fourth in the region and earned Torre played against and worked Lakewood. They will be favored while wins, Manning will be at home for each a playoff berth. A tiebreaker will be with Robinson for years. Flora will be favored against Dreher. of the three games leading up to the used to determine whether they will be "He was a tough nut," Torre Second place Orangeburg-Wilkinson is lower state championship game in fourth or fifth. Either way, EC will recalled at the owners' meet- 6-3, but plays undefeated Lower Rich- Florence. open the playoffs on the road. ings in Orlando, Florida. "He land so a 3-way tie for second could be Girls: The Lady Monarchs are the never lost that feistiness, which in the offing. Then it will come down to No. 2 seed from the region. They will SCOTT’S BRANCH puts a smile on your face ... He tiebreakers. If they finish second, they have a home game in the first round. Girls: The Lady Eagles have been was always that guy that com- will be at home in the first round of the ranked No. 1 in 1A all season and manded a lot of respect and he lower state. If they finish third, they LEE CENTRAL rolled to the Region V title. They will had a presence about him." will be on the road in the lower state. If Boys: The Stallions play Andrew receive a first-round bye and will have Born Aug. 21, 1935, in Beau- it’s fourth, Crestwood will open on the Jackson High today, but have already home games through the next two mont, Texas, Robinson attend- road in the upper state. wrapped up the Region IV-2A title. rounds leading to the lower state cham- ed McClymonds High School Boys: Crestwood has no chance at They can be at home for the first three pionship game. in Oakland, California, and making the playoffs. rounds of the playoffs leading up to the Boys: Scott’s Branch is playing C.E. was a basketball teammate of upper state championship game in Murray for second place in the region future NBA great Bill Russell. LAKEWOOD Greenville. today. Win or lose, the Eagles will be in But it was on the diamond, Boys: Lakewood is currently in Girls: Lee Central and Andrew Jack- the playoffs and will host a first-round rather than court, where fame fourth in Region IV-4A at 4-5 heading son are both 10-1 in region play, so the game. awaited Robinson.

him, is he's 6-foot-2(-inches) and can something new and using the experi- "The coaches, especially (assistant) TEMONEY run, and he's almost a 4.0 (grade point ence to advance his long-term academ- Coach (Jordan) Odaffer, were in con- FROM PAGE B1 average) in the classroom," Barnes ic plans. tact with me every day," he said. said. "He was a guy that increased his "My first year will be lifting weights, "What really got to me was how he "Abraham is a guy that was kind of a stock dramatically by being willing to conditioning and getting used to col- talked about life after football as far as backup receiver for us during his junior help the team and move to another po- lege," Temoney said. "It's a small cam- academics and how Erskine can set year, and we asked him to move to de- sition, so we're happy to see him re- pus, but I can focus on my academics you up for your future. That really fense because we thought we were short warded." there, and it's a small family atmo- made an impression." a (defensive back)," Barnes said. "He ac- Temoney didn't turn in gaudy stats, sphere. With them starting their foot- Temoney plans to study exercise sci- cepted that role -- kind of reluctantly at averaging 2½ tackles per game and ball program up for the first time, I ence and then pursue a graduate de- first -- but did a good job last spring and pulling down one interception. Howev- wanted to be a part of something gree in physical therapy, he said, hop- became a good defensive back. er, the affable Temoney said he was that's just beginning -- I thought that ing to attend the University of South "The thing he has, if you look at more impressed by the idea of starting would be unique. Carolina after his time in Due West.

wood has taught Rufus one for them.” RUFUS important thing to remember. Rufus chose to attend Ca- FROM PAGE B1 “You have to think about the tawba for two specific reasons. Got GET A CAR! good of the team more than “I felt at home (there),” he a Job? Along with skill, Rufus also the good of yourself,” he said. said. “During the whole pro- We Finance in House has a great work ethic. Rufus credits the Crestwood cess, they were the only “He has over a 3.0 GPA coaching staff for helping him school that contacted me from NO CREDIT CHECK (grade point average) and get this far. the day I got the scholarship hasn’t missed practice in four “They molded me into the until today (Wednesday).” NO CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! BANKRUPTCY - NO PROBLEM! BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! DIVORCE - NO PROBLEM! REALLY BAD CREDIT - NO PROBLEM! years,” Nelson said. “He works player that I am,” he said. “I Catawba is an NCAA Division hard and is dependable.” most likely wouldn’t be the II school that is a member of the Playing football at Crest- player I am today if it wasn’t South Atlantic Conference. Peerless Faucets at Wally’s

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MARY S. BARNO ROBINSON 2009, he attained his high MARY ANN BLANDING DOW born in Sumter County and Sumter; four stepdaughters; a Mary Sanders Barno Robin- school diploma with academic MANNING — Mary Ann was married to the late Abra- host of nieces, nephews, cous- son was born on Nov. 13, 1950, honors. CJ was a proud alum- Blanding Dow, 92, widow of ham Prioleau II. ins, spiritual children, other in New Zion, to Jeremiah and nus of Clemson University, George William Dow, died on Carrie M. Prioleau was pre- relatives and friends who will Elizabeth Felder where he earned a Bachelor Monday, Feb. 4, ceded in death by seven of her miss her presence dearly. Barno. She de- of Science degree in electrical 2019. siblings, Earl Singleton, Wade In addition to her parents parted this life engineering with a minor in She was a Singleton, Maceo Singleton, and spouse, Sister Jackson on Saturday, Feb. mathematics on Dec. 17, 2015. daughter of the John Singleton, Thomas Sin- was preceded in death by a 2, 2019, in the At the time of his passing, CJ late Stephen gleton, Benjamin (affection- sister, Sarah Cousar McFad- comfort of her was an employee of Lowe’s Blanding and ately called "Brother") Single- den; and a nephew who was home. Co. Inc. in Sumter. Magalene Mur- ton, and one sister, Hattie raised in the home, Lawrence ROBINSON Her parents He was the best son a par- DOW ray Blanding "Cathy" Jackson. Cousar. moved to Sumter ent could ever ask for, a great Collins. Carrie M. Prioleau transi- Homegoing services for Sis- when she was three years old. brother, an extraordinary Funeral services for Mrs. tioned from this life to begin ter Jackson will be held at 11 She was educated in the pub- friend, and an amazing Dow will be held at 1 p.m. on her eternal journey to be with a.m. on Saturday at New Beth- lic schools of Sumter County human being. We will miss Saturday at Antioch RUME her Lord and Savior Jesus el Missionary Baptist Church and graduated from Lincoln you, CJ. May your goodness Church, Rimini, with Elder Christ on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. with the Rev. Willie A. Wright High School in 1969. Mary live on in all of us. Duwine Sinkler, pastor, offici- She leaves to celebrate and Jr., pastor, delivering the knew that work was impor- He will be missed by his de- ating, the Rev. Dr. Major cherish her loving memories: words of comfort, assisted by tant so she became employed voted and loving mother, Lloyd presiding, Assistant two daughters, Marilyn Priole- the Rev. Calvin K. Hastie Sr., at Vocational Rehabilitation Rose-Marie Richardson; his Bishop Powell Hampton and au Campbell and Carolyn Prio- the Rev. Hazel Charles, the Center and Regional Transit sister, Renee Richardson; his the Rev. Charlie Hampton as- leau Elleby; two sons, Abraham Rev. Daniel Bennett and the Authority (RTA) for a period stepfather, Clarence Richard- sisting. Burial will follow at Prioleau III (Diana) and Her- Rev. Leroy Blanding Sr. Burial of time. She continued to son; his grandmother, Gwen- Spring Grove Cemetery, Pine- man Sanders Prioleau (Leila); will follow at Evergreen Me- work other parttime jobs as a dolyn Kirby of Spaldings, Ja- wood. six grandchildren, Marlo La- morial Park cemetery. private sitter, cashier and cus- maica; his grandparents, Lil- The family is receiving vonne Prioleau, Brandon David Sister Jackson will be todian. Mary was a woman of lie May and Leroy Richard- friends at the residence, 9215 Wheeler, Hermanda Shirin Pri- placed in the church at 10 a.m. God. She was a member of St. son of Sumter; numerous Drayton St., Rimini. oleau, Syndney Lauren Priole- for viewing until the hour of Michael Baptist for many aunts, uncles, cousins and These services have been au, Timothy Elleby ll and service. years and later moved her countless other relatives and entrusted to Samuels Funeral Abram Prioleau Elleby; four Public viewing will take membership to First Baptist friends. Home LLC of Manning. great-grandchildren, Cameron place from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Church in Sardinia, where CJ was preceded in death by Joseph Wheeler, Lauren Lind- Sumter Funeral Service Inc. she served faithfully for 37 his grandfather, Astley Kirby; ALICE MARSHALL say Prioleau, Carter Blake The family is receiving years. and his uncle, Stanley Carne- Funeral services for Alice Grizzle and Aiden Jonnie Da- friends at the home of her Mary was united in holy gie, both of Spaldings. Marshall will be held at 2 p.m. vall; four brothers, William brother and sister-in-law, matrimony to Bobby G. Rob- Public viewing will be held on Saturday at Jehovah Mis- "Bill" (Willie Mae) Singleton, Henry and Virginia Cousar, inson on Sept. 18, 1972, and from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today at sionary Baptist Church, 803 S. Gaynard Singleton, James Al- 1205 Devonshire Drive, Sumter. from this union, four children Job's Mortuary. Harvin St., Sum- bert Singleton and Lewis Sin- The staff of Sumter Funeral were born: two girls and two Mr. Hubbard will be placed ter, with Marion gleton; three sisters, Rhetta Service Inc. is in charge of ar- boys. in the church at 10 a.m. on H. Newton, pas- Sanders, Sarah Griggs and rangements. Mary leaves to cherish her Saturday for viewing until the tor, officiating. Darcus "Dottie" Stewart; sister- memories: a loving husband, hour of service. Interment will in-law, Kyong Lee Singleton; RICHARD PEARSON JR. Bobby; children, Michael Funeral services will be follow at Ever- and a host of nieces, nephews, Richard Pearson Jr., 86, (Tyesha) and Kelvin (Raelyn), held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at green Memorial relatives and friends. husband of Yvonne Brown both of Fountain Inn, and Mt. Olive AME Church, 2738 MARSHALL Park. The family is receiving Pearson, died on Wednesday, Tenicka and Deidra Robinson, Woodrow Road, Sumter, with A public view- friends at 1411 Frank St., Jan. 30, 2019, at Northeast both of Sumter; six grandchil- the Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gad- ing will be held from 1 to 6 Sumter. Georgia Medical Center, dren whom she adored, son, pastor and eulogist, and p.m. today at the mortuary. Services entrusted to Gainesville, Georgia. Che'quana and Tyquan Mc- the Rev. DeBerry Cook offici- Alice Marshall, widow of Whites Mortuary LLC of He was a son of the late Cray, Stephanie Burgess, ating. Sam Marshall, was born on Sumter. Richard Pearson Sr. and Isab- Simiktra Robinson, Kurena Interment will follow at Mt. March 5, 1933, in Clarendon bell Gibson Pearson. McFadden, all of Sumter, and Olive Memorial Gardens. County, to the late Mackie FLORENCE COUSAR JACKSON Funeral services for Mr. Kamadreay Robinson of The family will receive and Rebecca Brunson Issac. Sister Florence Cousar Jack- Pearson will be held at 11 a.m. Asheville, North Carolina; friends from 4 to 7 p.m. at the In addition to her husband son was born on March 9, 1931, on Saturday at Spring Hill three great-grandchildren, home, 1125 Meadowcroft and parents, she was preceded in New Zion, a daughter of the AME Church, 4309 Bill Davis Carson and Collin Bell and Drive, Sumter, SC 29154. in death by two children, late Henry Cousar Sr. and Car- Road, Summerton, with the De'Mari Tindal, all of Sumter; Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Maurice and Mance; and six rie Smith Cousar. She depart- Rev. Benjamin Dwight, pastor, loving parents, Jeremiah and Main St., Sumter, is in charge brothers and sisters. ed this earthly life on Friday, officiating. Burial will follow Elizabeth Barno of Eastern, of arrangements. Alice transitioned from this Feb. 1, 2019, at Sumter Health at the church cemetery. Pennsylvania; sisters, Lille Online memorials may be life on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in and Rehabilitation Center. These services have been (Henry) Bradley of Sumter sent to the family at jobsmor- Charlotte, North Carolina. She was educated in the entrusted to Samuels Funeral and Delores (Rodney) Mar- [email protected] or visit us on Alice is survived by one sis- public school system in Sum- Home LLC of Manning. shall of Fayetteville, North the web at www.jobsmortuary. ter, Blanche; one brother, ter County and enjoyed shar- Carolina; three brothers, Ger- net. Mackie; the nephew whom ing her wisdom and knowl- LEROY FLUDD JR. ald, Gary and Isaiah Barno, she raised, General; her chil- edge with others. Sister Jack- MANNING — Leroy Fludd all of Eastern; two sisters-in- LOUIS EUGENE LORICK SR. dren, Joe (Anita) Mack, Jose- son was joined in holy matri- Jr., 70, husband of Lydia Hil- law, Mary Alice Robinson and Funeral services for Louis phine, Joeletha (Edwin), Sam mony to Timothy Jackson. In ton Fludd, died on Wednesday, Sarah Greg of Sumter; and a "Ricky" Eugene Lorick Sr., 62, Jr., Christopher, Aretha 1948, they moved to Bronx, Feb. 6, 2019. host of nieces, nephews, other who entered into rest on (John), Renee (Morgan) and New York, to begin their life He was a son of Gladys relatives and friends. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, will Donald (Fredreka); 13 grand- together. Sister Jackson was Houston Fludd and the late She was preceded in death be held at 3 p.m. children and four great- employed by a children’s Leroy Fludd Sr. by one sister, Lizzie Mae on Saturday in grandchildren, Joycelyn, Brit- clothing manufacturing com- Funeral services for Mr. Fleming. the chapel of tany, Elaina, Malik, Jalah, Di- pany for many years, until Fludd will be held at 2 p.m. on Public viewing will be held Hancock-El- amonte, Morgan, Nigeria, her retirement. Throughout Sunday at Hayes F. Samuels from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's more-Hill Funer- Jishawn, Jayde, Zamani, her stay in New York, Sister Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Mortuary. al Home with Mekhi, Miles, Kennedy, Evan, Florence never forgot about Church St., Manning. She will be placed in the Bert Dew offici- Rian and Mirayah; and a host her native state of South Car- The family is receiving church at 1 p.m. on Saturday LORICK ating the service. of nieces, nephews, cousins olina. She would shower her friends at his residence, 207 for viewing until the hour of The family will and friends. family with frequent tele- Walker St., Manning. service. receive friends from 5 until 8 The family is receiving phone calls, letters of encour- These services have been Funeral services will be p.m. today at the home of his friends at 1B Spring St., Sum- agement, visits and various entrusted to Samuels Funeral held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at daughter, 2620 Foxcroft Circle, ter. gifts of clothing on special oc- Home LLC of Manning. First Baptist Church, 4183 Sumter. Services entrusted to casions. While living in New Black River Road, Sardinia, Mr. Lorick was born in Whites Mortuary LLC of York, the Skelton family of El- TYRONE GRAVES SC 29051 with the Rev. Moses Sumter, a son of the late Sumter. mhurst, New York, became a Tyrone Graves, 49, husband Dingle officiating and Moder- Frankie Unger Lorick Sr. and vital part of Sister Jackson’s of Debra Garrett-Graves, de- ator Leroy McElveen, eulo- Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson. CARRIE MAE PRIOLEAU life. They enjoyed many won- parted this life on Wednesday, gist. Interment will follow at He was a disabled Navy veter- Funeral services for Carrie derful years together, prior to Feb. 6, 2019, at Sentara RMH First Baptist Church Ceme- an and served his county hon- Mae Prioleau will be held at her relocating back to South Medical Center in Harrison- tery. orably. He was a 41-year em- noon on Saturday at Mt. Zion Carolina in 1995. Once she re- burg, Virginia. The family will receive ployee of the United States United Methodist Church, 130 turned to South Carolina, Sis- He was born on June 20, friends at the home, 114 E. government. He was an avid Loring Mill ter Jackson enjoyed many so- 1969, in Sumter, a son of Bee St., Sumter, SC 29150. bowler who loved his Game- Road, Sumter, cial, civic and faith-based out- Annie Mae Murray Graves Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. cocks, his Squirrel Nut, but with the Rev. lets. In 1998, she joined New and the late James H. Graves. Main St., Sumter, is in charge most of all, he loved his fami- Gwendolyn Bethel Missionary Baptist Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. of arrangements. ly. White, pastor, of- Church and became an active Main St., Sumter, is in charge Online memorials may be He is survived by his loving ficiating. Inter- and faithful member of sever- of arrangements. sent to the family at jobsmor- wife, Janet Dew Lorick of ment will follow al ministries: the senior ush- [email protected] or visit us on Bishopville; son, Louis Lorick PRIOLEAU at Hillside Me- er’s ministry (past treasurer), JAMES SENTELL PRINCE the web at www.jobsmortuary. Jr. of Bishopville; daughter, morial Park. senior missionary, pastor’s LYNCHBURG — James Sen- net. Jana (Patrick) Geddings of A public viewing will be aide ministry, greeter / hospi- tell Prince died on Wednesday, Sumter; brother, Michael Pog- held from 1 to 5 p.m. today at tality ministry, Wateree Bap- Feb. 6, 2019. COURTNEY J. HUBBARD gis of Riverton, Wyoming; sis- the mortuary and a wake ser- tist Association Lower Divi- The family is receiving Courtney Jamaul "CJ" Hub- ters, Tammy Brown of Glen- vice from 6 to 8 p.m. at the sion Ushers Auxiliary, Baptist friends at the home of a sister, bard, 28, of Sumter, on Oct. 8, dive, Montana, Krystal Eckley church. E&M Ushers Unit, and the in- Moneik Prince, 2237 Pleasant 1990, in Mandeville, Jamaica, of Riverton and Denise Poggis Carrie M. Prioleau was terdenominational Ushers As- Grove Road, Lynchburg. the first child of Riverton; grandchildren, born on April 13, 1933, to the sociation of South Carolina. Funeral arrangements will and only son to Jackson Geddings, and anoth- late Sanders and Delia Bracey She leaves to cherish her be announced by Jefferson Rose-Marie Rich- er on the way; stepmother, Singleton. She was the first of precious memories: a brother, Funeral Home Service Inc. of ardson (née Donna Poggis of Soddy Daisy, their 15 children. She was Henry (Virginia) Cousar of Lynchburg. Kirby) and he Tennessee; and beloved nieces was given his bi- and nephews. ological father’s He was preceded in death HUBBARD name, Courtney by his brother, Frankie Lorick Hubbard. He Jr.; and his maternal grand- VOTE went to be with the Lord on parents, Iverson and Zettie Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, after Johnson. Dental Team in a short illness. Best of Sumter 2019 CJ’s family migrated to the United States (Connecticut) when he was only three years old. In 1995, at age four, CJ and his mother followed their Dentistry / Cosmetic hearts to Sumter, where they made a new home with his Dentistry stepfather, Clarence Richard- son, and his only sister, Renee Richardson. At an early age, CJ became a member of Frasier Tire R. Capers Lee, DMD Mount Olive AME Church, where he served in the Young warm, friendly atmosphere • painless experience • family oriented People's Department (YPD) Service and as an usher. This was an important part of his spiritual 310 East Liberty Street 5635 Broad Street Ext. • Sumter, SC 29150 development. 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Senate Appropriations Committee separations ‘child abuse’ Chairman Richard Shelby, R-Ala., said that Thursday’s session in the Oval Of- Alan Gomez fice was “the most positive meeting USA TODAY I’ve had in a long time” and that the president was “very reasonable.” The Trump administration received its first official tongue-lashing Thurs- NYPD wants Waze to remove day by a Democratic-led committee police-spotting feature from app over the “zero tolerance” policy that has led to thousands of migrant family The New York Police Department separations along the southern border. wants the navigation app Waze to stop One by one, Democratic members warning drivers about sobriety check- labeled the policy, announced last year points. According to Waze, the app by then-Attorney General Jeff shows “general police presence,” not Sessions and implemented by the De- DWI checkpoints specifically. partment of Homeland Security, as The dispute centers on a feature shameful, abhorrent and a “stain on that shows drivers a mustachioed car- the conscience of the U.S.” toon officer at locations where other “I really think that what we’re talk- Waze users have spotted police. ing about is state-sponsored child abuse, and I would go as far as to say Russian official: Another nuclear kidnapping of children,” Rep. Jan agreement with US in trouble Schakowsky, D-Ill., said during the hearing of the Commit- Another U.S.-Russian nuclear pact tee on Energy and Com- is in danger after the U.S. move to merce’s oversight sub- withdraw from a Cold War-era arms committee. control treaty, a senior Russian diplo- Further enraging mat said Thursday. those members was the Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei admission from a De- Ryabkov said the U.S. refusal to nego- partment of Health and Jeff tiate an extension to the New START Human Services official Sessions treaty signals Washington’s intention and several government to let it expire in 2021. investigators that the practice of fam- U.S. Undersecretary of State An- ily separations started a year before drea Thompson argued that there is Sessions’ public announcement in enough time to discuss the treaty’s ex- April and that it continues to this day, tension. albeit in smaller numbers. Since the administration has not UN expert: Saudi Arabia completed a process to identify and undermined Khashoggi inquiry Phyllis Seleska, 66, worked the flight decks of aircraft carriers in both track all separated families, it’s un- Iraq wars. ROBERT HANASHIRO/USA TODAY known how many children were sep- A United Nations human rights ex- arated and are still being separated. pert said Thursday that Saudi Arabia Cmdr. Jonathan White, who over- undermined Turkey’s efforts to inves- saw the care of minors for HHS, said he tigate the death of journalist Jamal Agency’s own scorecards online allow raised concerns about the mass sepa- Khashoggi, which she described as a ration of families as far back as Febru- “brutal and premeditated killing” comparisons with other facilities ary 2017 when he noticed an increase planned and carried out by Saudi offi- in the number of separated children cials. Agnes Callamard, U.N. special Donovan Slack, John Kelly entering the system. rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary and Jim Sergent USA TODAY ANALYSIS He told the committee he warned or arbitrary executions, made her as- USA TODAY his superiors that a family separation sessment after visiting Turkey. policy would lead to psychological Khashoggi, a Washington Post col- When Navy veteran Phyllis Seleska, Her experience wasn’t unusual. At trauma for the children and would umnist who wrote critically about 66, arrived at the emergency room at roughly 70 percent of VA hospitals, the overwhelm the ability of the depart- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin the Department of Veterans Affairs median time between arrival in the ment’s Office of Refugee Resettlement Salman, was killed inside the Saudi hospital in Loma Linda, California, in emergency room and admission was Consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2. August 2017, the waiting room was longer than at other hospitals, in some seeSee SEPARA SEPARATION,TION, Page Page C2 2B crowded with dozens of veterans, cases by hours, according to a USA Convoy carrying US aid for some in wheelchairs. TODAY analysis of the department’s Venezuela arrives in Colombia Seleska suffered throbbing pain af- data. That included Loma Linda, 1 ter shattering her wrist but received no where the median wait is more than 7 ⁄2 Trucks carrying U.S. humanitarian medication and had to wait more than hours. aid for crisis-wracked Venezuela ar- seven hours to see a doctor, records The USA TODAY analysis provides rived at the Colombia border. Thurs- show. By then, the orthopedics staff the most comprehensive picture of day, semitrailers loaded with emer- had gone home. A nurse strapped a how 146 VA medical centers compare gency food and medicine rolled into Velcro splint on her wrist and told her with other health care facilities on an the town of Cucuta. to come back in the morning. array of factors. The analysis is based Venezuela’s opposition leaders “I don’t know why it took so long to on scores of spreadsheets the VA post- vowed to bring the supplies inside get back there to be told, ‘We can’t do ed online in recent years containing Officials are unsure how many their country despite objections from anything to help you,’ ” said Seleska, comparisons of its centers with migrant children have been President Nicolas Maduro. who worked on the flight deck of air- separated from their families. From staff and wire reports craft carriers in both Iraq wars. seeSee VA, VA, Page Page C2 2B PATRICK SEMANSKY/AP

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exercised” when drawing conclusions. USA TODAY compiled and analyzed The VA has tried for years to spread VA He said the VA “does recognize the the scorecards from June 30, the most best practices from higher-performing need to improve the speed by which it recent available, and found that death hospitals to more troubled ones. In 2015, continuedContinued from from Page Page C1 1B can admit veterans to the inpatient rates after heart attack, heart failure the agency launched a “diffusion of ex- unit,” but non-VA hospitals also struggle and pneumonia were the same or lower cellence” program to replicate success- non-VA averages on everything from the with long waits. “VA provides some of than non-VA averages at two-thirds of ful programs across the country, includ- ER wait times to infection rates and the highest-quality health care avail- VA medical centers. ing direct scheduling of eye and ear patient-survey results. able today,” Cashour said. Most VA hospitals had lower rates appointments and text messaging of The analysis produced some positive The Department of Veterans Affairs than other facilities for a majority of appointment reminders. In 2017, the VA findings for the VA. As of June 30, a ma- has been buffeted by crises since 2014, post-surgical complications such as set up a tracking system at headquar- jority of VA hospitals reported lower when news reports revealed that pa- hemorrhages, clots and death. ters to identify problem facilities and death rates than other facilities. Many tients died awaiting appointments at Nearly 50 VA hospitals had higher dispatched teams to help them improve. VA medical centers stacked up better on the Phoenix VA hospital. There were rates on at least three of four avoidable As of October, five VA hospitals prevention of post-surgical complica- lethal lapses in Oklahoma City, patient infections, such as potentially life- ranked the lowest one star out of five for tions such as blood clots. safety failures in Memphis, Tennessee, threatening intestinal bacteria and the third straight year in agency ratings, At the same time, dozens had higher and equipment and sterilization prob- bloodstream infections. More than half including in Loma Linda and Phoenix, rates of preventable infections and lems in Washington. had higher rates of severe bedsores. the site of the wait-time scandal in 2014. severe bedsores – a sign of potential The USA TODAY analysis adds to evi- At some facilities, problems hap- The others were Memphis and the hos- neglect. Nearly every VA performed dence of uneven quality within the VA pened far more frequently than at other pitals in Big Spring and El Paso, Texas. worse than other providers on industry- system. Some hospitals, such as those hospitals – VA or non-VA. Cashour said Cashour said those hospitals under- standard patient satisfaction surveys. in Asheville, North Carolina, and Sioux some quality measures are not risk-ad- went “intensive improvement initia- VA spokesman Curt Cashour said Falls, South Dakota, excel on a wide justed, so statistics could appear inflat- tives over the past year,” and “achieved certain veterans may have conditions range of measures while others, such as ed. He said certain veterans, such as significant gains in multiple areas.” that make them more susceptible to Memphis, lagged. those with spinal cord injuries, are at complications, and “caution should be The Trump administration is consid- higher risk of developing bedsores. Veteran (dis)satisfaction ering rules to widen veterans’ access to Some hospital-quality specialists outside health care paid for by the VA. said adjusting rates for risk factors is On patient satisfaction surveys, vet- Corrections & Clarifications That would deliver on a presidential unnecessary for preventable infections erans overall were less likely than non- campaign promise made by Donald and post-surgical complications. VA patients to say medical workers USA TODAY is committed to accuracy. To reach us, contact Standards Editor Trump to expand health care choices for Bill Finck, former chairman at the treated them with respect, the analysis Manny Garcia at 800-872-7073 or veterans. Critics warned that increasing Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit hospital found. They were less likely to recom- e-mail [email protected]. Please indicate whether you’re responding to VA-funded private health care would rating organization, said there should mend VA hospitals to others and rated content online, on social media or in drain money from the department and be zero – much like airlines aim to have their medical care providers lower. the newspaper. lead to its privatization. zero crashes. “You either give a person The VA scorecards analyzed by USA As the administration weighs the an … infection or you don’t,” said Finck, TODAY feature questions for inpatients standards under which expanded non- a Vietnam veteran who gets care at the and outpatients about their experienc- VA options would be allowed, it consid- Philadelphia VA. “Safety is safety.” es. Nearly every VA facility – 141 out of ers variables such as wait times, dis- The VA hospital in Asheville was 146 – scored below other facilities on a tance and – for the first time – quality. among the better performers on that majority of questions surveyed. front. The hospital had the same or low- Seleska, who waited more than seven ‘Scorecards’ for care er rates on a majority of complications hours in the Loma Linda VA emergency PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER and infections than non-VA facilities. room, said she wouldn’t recommend the Maribel Perez Wadsworth The VA began publishing online an “I can’t say enough about how good it hospital to anyone. EDITOR IN CHIEF Nicole Carroll array of spreadsheets it dubbed “score- is,” said David Hall, 65, a Vietnam veter- She isn’t looking to switch to non-VA cards” in the months after Trump took an who has received care at the Ashe- care, even if the VA pays for it. She just CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER Kevin Gentzel office. The quarterly assessments ville facility for years. “I wish the other wants the VA fixed. “All we’re asking is include comparisons on 65 measures. VA hospitals could use their (example).” do your job,” Seleska said. 7950 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, Va. 22108, 703-854-3400 Published by Gannett The local edition of USA TODAY is published daily in partnership with Gannett Newspapers ORR would ever have supported such a that all separated families be reunited. Advertising: All advertising published in USA Separation policy proposal,” White said. “Separat- “Of the 2,816 children that we were able TODAY is subject to the current rate card; copies ing children from their parents poses to identify as separated, only six remain available from the advertising department. 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Cindy McCain Republican could lead Va. backpedals on if 3 Dems fall to scandals her claim of trafficking GOP House speaker is Mike Cruz next in line for top post The Arizona Republic USA TODAY NETWORK John Bacon USA TODAY PHOENIX — Cindy McCain ap- peared to step back from her report of It took Kirk Cox almost 30 years to possible human trafficking at Sky Har- rise from a freshman GOP member of bor International Airport that authori- the Virginia House of Delegates to the ties later said was not criminal activ- legislative body’s speaker. ity. He could jump to the governorship in “At Phoenix Sky Harbor, I reported a matter of weeks as the state’s top three an incident that I thought was traffick- officials, Democrats all, stagger under ing,” McCain tweeted Wednesday. “I the weight of scandals. commend the police officers for their First, Gov. Ralph Northam admitted diligence.” wearing blackface in the 1980s. Then, Phoenix police officers assigned to Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was accused of the airport conducted a welfare check sexual assault, which he adamantly de- Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, from left, Attorney General Mark Herring and on a child at McCain’s request shortly nies, stemming from a 2004 encounter. Gov. Ralph Northam are each embroiled in controversy. BOB BROWN/AP before 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 30, police offi- Finally, Attorney General Mark Herring cials said Thursday. admitted he, too, donned blackface in During the check, the 1980s. McGlennon told USA TODAY that the our society and I emphatically con- “officers determined “The last seven days have been tu- scandals involving Fairfax and Herring demn it. As one of seven working on a there was no evidence multuous for our Commonwealth,” Cox have improved Northam’s chances of 359-page yearbook, I cannot endorse of criminal conduct or said in a statement late Wednesday. political survival – but not much. or associate myself with every photo, child endangerment,” “The revelations against and admis- If the accusations against Fairfax are entry or word on each page. However, I Sgt. Armando Carbajal sions by the leaders of the executive not corroborated and no other accusers am not in any of the photos referenced said in an email. Cindy branch are disturbing.” come forward, the lieutenant governor on pages 82 or 122, nor did I take any of McCain, the wife of McCain If all should fall, Cox would be next in is perhaps most likely to be serving as the photos in question. former Arizona Sen. line. governor when the dust clears, McGlen- “As my comment on Page 236 notes, John McCain, is a trustee of the Larry Sabato, head of the Center for non said. And he believes Fairfax’s race I supported the integration of VMI. McCain Institute in Washington, D.C., Politics at the University of Virginia, – African American – and the confirma- And in 1997, I led the effort to have my which includes human trafficking says that, if Northam does exit, he tion of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme alma mater include women for the first among its focuses. She also is co-chair would be the state’s first governor since Court will play a role. time.” of Gov. Doug Ducey’s Arizona Human the Civil War not to complete his term. “You are a white man accused by Virginia’s tumult began Friday with Trafficking Council. But Sabato doesn’t see all three Dem- multiple people of inappropriate sexual revelations that Northam’s 1984 med- On KTAR-FM, McCain said that she ocrats walking away. action and you get a Supreme Court post ical-school yearbook page contained a noticed a situation at Sky Harbor that “Speculation that all 3 statewide VA for life,” McGlennon said. “But if you are photo of one person in blackface and didn’t feel right. Dem officeholders will resign is over- a black man and accused without cor- another in Ku Klux Klan robes. North- “I came in from a trip I’d been on wrought,” Sabato said on Twitter. “One roboration of an incident that you deny, am quickly apologized – then the next and I spotted — it looked odd — it was a or more will survive. VA Dems won in an you are forced out of office?” day said he wasn’t in the photos. woman of a different ethnicity than anti-Trump landslide in 2017. They’re On Thursday, a Republican was Northam did, however, admit donning the child, this little toddler she had, not going to turn government over to a drawn into the controversy. A 1968 Vir- blackface for a Michael Jackson dance and something didn’t click with me. … I pro-Trump GOP House Speaker.” ginia Military Institute yearbook over- party more than 30 years ago. went over to the police and told them John McGlennon, professor of gov- seen by Tommy Norment features a Northam’s jumbled explanations what I saw and they went over and ernment at the College of William & host of racist photos, including black- prompted calls for his resignation from questioned her and, by God, she was Mary, agrees that Democrats will be un- face, the Virginian-Pilot reported. leading Democrats and Republicans. trafficking that kid,” McCain said. willing to yield power to the GOP after Norment, now the state Senate ma- However, University of Richmond law McCain apologized in her tweet, if winning an election mandate in 2017. jority leader, declined to comment to the professor Carl Tobias said Thursday anything else she has said about the That preference would more likely be newspaper but later released a state- that he remains convinced there are no matter distracts from law enforce- overturned if the behavior took place ment through his spokesman that said: grounds thus far to impeach Northam ment’s “see something, say some- while the three were in office, he said. “The use of blackface is abhorrent in if he doesn’t go willingly. thing” mantra. 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Security increased; entry like this,” said Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber. port prepared for arrivals Schmerber said he is preparing his deputies and they are ready to assist Yfat Yossifor Border Patrol, but his main objective is San Angelo Standard-Times to continue operations in the county USA TODAY that’s home to Eagle Pass and just over 58,200 people. EAGLE PASS, Texas – A golf cart “We still have to patrol the local meandered in the fairway on a mild and areas, because crime doesn’t stop,” he sunny afternoon. said. Birds chirped at the breeze as the Schmerber visited the migrants in golfers made their way through the Mexico and most of them are trying to holes Wednesday at the Eagle Pass come through Eagle Pass to go north – Municipal Golf Course. as far north as Minnesota. They don’t As golfers played along the banks of want to wait in Mexico, and seemed im- the Rio Grande, pickups were posi- patient of a process that might take six tioned behind them to protect the U.S. months, Schmerber said. border. Families seeking asylum will proba- A caravan of about 1,800 migrants, bly follow the process, Schmerber said, about 80 percent from Honduras, con- but if criminals get involved and orga- sisting of men, women and children, ar- nize people to rush the gates, they can rived Monday in the Mexico city of Pie- U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents ride horseback in Eagle Pass on get through the border. dras Negras, Coahuila, directly on the Wednesday. Law enforcement officials have increased their presence in “Whoever we don’t catch here will go other side of the border from Eagle Pass. response to a migrant caravan. PHOTOS BY RONALD W. ERDRICH/REPORTER-NEWS on to San Antonio or Houston. We are “Normally you see the Border Patrol, the front lines,” he said. but it’s usually peaceful. You never see Jimenez and his golf partner, Rudy troopers, soldiers and patrols on horses Muniz, weren’t worried and felt safe and the patrol on the other side of the continuing their weekly tee time ritual. river,” said Eagle Pass resident Gus Ji- “We have never seen Half the members of the golf course are menez. from Piedras Negras, he said. Jimenez plays about twice a week at anything like this. We have “We go there for shopping, they come the golf course situated between the seen family groups trying to here to play and we have good relation- city’s two international bridges. ship with them,” Jimenez said. “Occasionally you’ll see people try to come, but never anything A black steel fence stands at the oth- cross but it doesn’t happen often and organized like this.” er edge of the golf course. The fence has Border Patrol is here,” he said. several gates that are patrolled and can To combat the influx of migrants, the Tom Schmerber be locked as necessary. Department of Homeland Security and Gus Jimenez, left, and Rudy Muniz said Maverick County sheriff Schmerber said he and many other Customs and Border Protection has in- Wednesday that they've seen migrants county sheriffs along the border prefer creased security while the Port of Entry cross the golf course between the “At this time the system is at total ca- to have money rather than a wall. is continuing to process traffic at the Eagle Pass and Camino Real pacity at all points of the process and “The wall will take years to build, and border. international bridges. the status quo is not sustainable and the the problem is right now,” he said. “We “We continue to facilitate trade and situation demands action at a variety of need the money to buy technology, to travel with as busy as we are, it’s always fronts,” Rincon said. hire deputies to deal with things right in the front of our minds to process cars, prepared for an arrival of a caravan, to Rincon asked asylum seekers to be away.” process trucks and process trains into include operational readiness exercises patient and follow the process. He said The golfers packed up their clubs as the United States,” said Paul Del Rincon, and stationing Border Patrol along the interviews take two to three hours and the sun began its descent. People con- director of Eagle Pass Port of Entry. river. the agency processes about 16 people a tinued to travel across the international Rincon said they are working with About 500 Texas state troopers, 50 day at a port. bridges – some returning from spending multiple agencies and with Mexican of- reserve deputies from across the state “We have never seen anything like the day shopping or with their families – ficials to ensure the facilitation of trade and 250 active duty military were dis- this. We have seen family groups trying and another day turned to dusk on the and travel. Rincon said they are well patched to the area. to come, but never anything organized Texas-Mexico border. Congress set to Bill offers penalties ask Mueller’s boss if inquiry for deadly cosmetic almost done surgery facilities Brad Heath and Bart Jansen USA TODAY Maria Perez and Michael Sallah tising that draw thousands of women USA TODAY NETWORK each year from across the country. WASHINGTON – Members of Con- The state health department said it gress could have their first – and prob- In response to deaths in Florida’s has never been able to close the facilities ably only – chance to question acting cosmetic surgery centers, a top state when patients die or are injured, but the Attorney General Matthew Whitaker on Acting US Attorney General Matthew lawmaker proposed legislation that proposal would give the state the power Friday, and there’s a lot they want to Whitaker NICHOLAS KAMM/GETTY IMAGES would allow the state to punish clinics to revoke a clinic’s registration. ask: Has the White House tried to inter- for the first time and ban troubled doc- The bill would require that only doc- fere in the criminal investigations sur- tors from working in the facilities. tors could own the facilities, and if a rounding the president? Has Whitaker If Mueller’s work is nearing its end, State regulators could impose fines clinic was shut down, the physician who revealed secrets to the White House? it’s giving outward signs of an investi- and shut down clinics that have oper- owned the center would not be able to And the question that has confound- gation still gathering evidence. ated for decades with virtually no reg- run another for at least five years. ed Washington for months: Is the inves- Lawyers for the special counsel are ulatory oversight while patients were Patients flock to Miami-area facili- tigation of Russian election interference fighting two cases in which witnesses left with critical injuries. ties for one of the fastest-growing – and that has shadowed the first two years of defied orders to testify before Muell- The bill filed Tuesday came days af- most dangerous – procedures in plastic President Donald Trump’s administra- er’s grand jury. One, involving a com- ter an investigation by surgery: the Brazilian butt lift. tion really about to end? pany owned by a foreign government, USA TODAY and the Na- Popularized in Miami, the butt lifts But first: Will Whitaker show up at awaits Supreme Court review. ples Daily News showed have resulted in numerous deaths in the all? The lawyers confirmed in a court fil- eight women died after past five years in Florida, including Whitaker is scheduled to appear be- ing that Rick Gates, Trump’s former procedures in the same some of the fatalities examined by USA fore the House Judiciary Committee at deputy campaign chairman who Miami-area plastic sur- TODAY. 9:30 a.m. EST. The committee on Thurs- pleaded guilty to charges of conspira- gery business where Four of the women undergoing the day authorized its chairman, Rep. Jer- cy and lying to investigators, “con- doctors with little spe- Anitere procedure died after their doctors mis- rold Nadler, D-N.Y., to serve a subpoena tinues to cooperate with respect to cialized training per- Flores takenly injected body fat deep into their on Whitaker if he declines to answer several ongoing investigations.” Pros- formed up to eight sur- muscles and tore veins, creating deadly lawmakers’ questions. Thursday, Whit- ecutors and Gates’ lawyers said it will geries a day in what patient advocates embolisms that killed them in minutes, aker told lawmakers that he would ap- be at least mid-March before they’re called a factory assembly line. records and interviews show. pear only if lawmakers promised to ready to set a date for sentencing. Despite the deaths and injuries – “Some of these procedures didn’t ex- withdraw the subpoena threat. Two weeks ago, FBI agents gath- including two women hospitalized af- ist even a few years ago, and people are “Political theater is not the purpose ered troves of electronics and other ter their intestines were perforated – dying from it,” said Flores said. of an oversight hearing,” Whitaker said materials from the home, apartment the state allowed the facilities to keep Her bill proposes banning doctors in a statement. and office of Trump confidant Roger operating. from owning clinics or even working in Whitaker has presided over special Stone, who is charged with lying to “It’s a national problem because the facilities if the doctor was disci- counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation Congress. Prosecutors seized so much you’ve got people from all over the plined by the medical board in the previ- since Trump ousted Jeff Sessions as at- information that they might not be country (coming to Florida) under the ous five years. In addition to revoking li- torney general in November. Whitaker ready for trial until October. assumption that they will be safe,” censes, the proposal would allow the said last month that the investigation “From what we can see, I’m skepti- said state Sen. Anitere Flores, R-Mi- state to suspend a clinic from operating was “close to being completed,” the first cal that he’s close to wrapping up,” said ami, the chamber’s deputy majority for up to two years and impose fines of time anyone familiar with its workings Randall Eliason, a law professor and leader, who sponsors the bill. up to $10,000 if a doctor was caught had offered even a hint in public of its former federal prosecutor. Flores, whose district includes the running an unregistered clinic. likely trajectory. He did not elaborate. Lawmakers said they plan to press plastic-surgery business investigated Christopher Nuland, a longtime Flor- Democrats on the panel said they’re Whitaker to explain what he meant. by USA TODAY, said the fatal surgeries ida health care lawyer who represents eager to know what he meant. “By say- “It was inappropriate for him to talk are “heartbreaking cases of people the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, ing this is close to being wrapped up, are about a timeline for the ending of a with young families, and the last thing said similar bills have been shot down, those his wishes or the words of the criminal investigation,” said Rep. Ted they expected was to come here and including one last year in the House Mueller team? I think those are fair Lieu, D-Calif. “The reason that prose- die.” pushed by a former lawmaker who is a questions,” said Rep. Eric Swalwell, D- cutors don’t talk about timelines is The investigation found Jolie Plas- doctor. Calif. He said lawmakers deserve an as- with every new witness or new tic Surgery is among more than a doz- surance that the special counsel “still tranche of evidence you uncover, it en high-volume clinics in Florida READ THE has the freedom of movement that it could lead to additional witnesses, ad- owned by investors and driven by dis- INVESTIGATION needs to pursue leads.” ditional leads.” count prices and social-media adver- CUTRATE.NAPLESNEWS.COM C4 | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 TELEVISION THE SUMTER ITEM

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(N) woman is assaulted. where hunters pursue human prey. and Malik’s playing make a speech. relationship. CABLE CHANNELS (5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 02.02.19” (:06) Live PD: Rewind “Live PD: Rewind Live PD “Live PD -- 02.08.19” (N) Live PD “Live PD A&E 46 130 No. 189” (N) -- 02.08.19” (5:25) ›› “I, Robot” (2004) Will Smith, ›› “The Day After Tomorrow” (2004, Action) Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm. Global warming ›› “Eraser” (1996, Action) Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Caan, Vanessa L. Wil- AMC 48 180 Bridget Moynahan. leads to worldwide natural disasters. liams. A government agent protects a witness from gunrunners. ANPL 41 100 Tanked “All in the Ocean” Tanked: Skimmed Tanked: Skimmed Hanging With the Hendersons (N) Tanked: Supersized “Mission: Shark Tank!” The team builds a shark tank. (N) Hendersons blackish Dre has blackish “What Lies blackish “Richard blackish “All Groan American Soul “Man Is First Destiny” Don (:04) American Soul Don teams with an (:07) Martin (:39) Martin (12:10) Martin BET 61 162 jury duty. Beneath” Youngsta” Up” risks everything. unlikely partner. (6:44) ›› “Monster-in-Law” (2005, Romance-Comedy) Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, (8:52) ›› “Safe Haven” (2013, Romance) Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, Cobie Smulders. A woman with (:26) ›› “Safe Haven” (2013) Josh BRAVO 47 181 Michael Vartan. A shrewish woman clashes with her son’s fiancee. a dark secret falls in love with a widowed father. Duhamel, Julianne Hough. CNBC 35 84 Shark Tank (DVS) Shark Tank Shark Tank An unprecedented deal. Shark Tank Pet-safe bug repellents. Shark Tank Shark Tank CNN 3 80 Erin Burnett OutFront (N) Anderson Cooper 360 (N) Cuomo Prime Time (N) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) CNN Tonight With Don Lemon (N) Anderson Cooper (6:50) South Park (:25) South Park South Park “The South Park “Man- South Park “Goo- South Park “Ginger Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny: The com- This Is Not Happen- Chappelle’s Show Chappelle’s Show COM 57 136 “W.T.F.” Poor Kid” bearpig” backs” Kids” ic’s take on his family. ing “Genitalia” Bunk’d Andi Mack Andi Mack (N) Sydney to the Coop & Cami Ask Bizaardvark Sydney to the Max Andi Mack Andi Mack Sydney to the Max Bizaardvark DISN 18 200 Max (N) the World DSC 42 103 Gold Rush Gold Rush: Pay Dirt “Broken Bones” Gold Rush “Gold Gurus” (N) (:01) Gold Rush: White Water (N) (:02) Moonshiners “Breaking the Laws” Gold Rush ESPN 26 35 NBA Basketball Denver Nuggets at Philadelphia 76ers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (N) NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans. (N) (Live) SportsCenter ESPN2 27 39 College Basketball St. Louis at Saint Joseph’s. (N) (Live) College Basketball Georgia State at Louisiana-Lafayette. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) UFC 234 Count FOOD 40 109 Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Diners, Drive FOXN 37 90 The Story With Martha MacCallum (N) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) Hannity (N) The Ingraham Angle (N) Fox News at Night With Shannon Tucker Carlson (5:30) ›› “Miss Congeniality” (2000) ›› “Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous” (2005, Comedy) Sandra Bullock, Regina King, Enrique grown-ish “Messy” The 700 Club ››› “13 Going on FREE 20 131 Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine. Murciano. FBI agent Gracie Hart must save two kidnapped friends in Las Vegas. 30” (2004) FSS 21 47 (6:30) Driven Fight Sports: Boxing 3 Wide Life (N) Raceline (N) Auburn Basketball Georgia Tech ACC All-Access (6:00) “A Country Wedding” (2015) “Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe” (2018, Romance) Lacey Chabert, Brendan Penny. “My Secret Valentine” (2018, Comedy) Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker, Peter Mac- “Love on Safari” HALL 52 183 Jesse Metcalfe, Autumn Reeser. Darcy returns to her hometown and reconnects with a rival. Neill. A young woman takes advice from chalkboard notes. (2018) HGTV 39 112 Love It or List It “Community Calling” Dream Home Dream Home Dream Home Dream Home House Hunters (N) Hunters Int’l House Hunters Hunters Int’l Dream Home HIST 45 110 Ancient Aliens Ancient Aliens “Forged by the Gods” (:02) Ancient Aliens “The UFO Conspiracy” Secret government UFO projects. (:05) Ancient Aliens “Aliens B.C.” Ancient Aliens CSI: Crime Scene Investigation A man is CSI: Crime Scene Investigation A cam- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation The CSI: Crime Scene Investigation A psy- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Rap CSI: Crime Scene ION 13 18 found stuffed down a chimney. era crew follows the CSI team. team must re-examine evidence. chic envisions her own death. music rivalry leads to deaths. Investigation (6:00) ›› “The Bucket List” (2007) Jack ››› “Secretariat” (2010, Drama) Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Dylan Walsh. The story of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. (:03) ››› “While You Were Sleeping” (1995, Romance-Com- LIFE 50 145 Nicholson, Morgan Freeman. edy) Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher. MSNBC 36 92 Hardball With Chris Matthews (N) All In With Chris Hayes (N) The Rachel Maddow Show (N) The Last Word The 11th Hour With Brian Williams (N) Rachel Maddow NICK 16 210 Crashletes (N) Dude Perfect Henry Danger Cousins for Life SpongeBob SpongeBob The Office The Office (:01) Friends (:36) Friends (12:10) Friends PARMT 64 153 ›››› “Forrest Gump” (1994) Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise. A slow-witted Southerner experiences 30 years of history. ›››› “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994, Drama) Tim Robbins. (6:30) ›› “2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003) Paul Walker, Tyrese. Two ›› “Blade” (1998, Horror) Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson. A vampire hunter does battle Futurama “Three Futurama “Spanish Futurama “Bend SYFY 58 152 friends and a U.S. customs agent try to nail a criminal. with a vicious bloodsucker. Hundred Big Boys” Fry” Her” Bob’s Burgers Bob’s Burgers Bob’s Burgers Bob’s Burgers ››› “The Jungle Book” (2016, Children’s) Neel Sethi, Voice of Bill Murray. Young (:15) ››› “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004) George Clooney, Matt TBS 24 156 (DVS) (DVS) “Best Burger” “Father of the Bob” Mowgli meets an array of animals in the jungle. (DVS) Damon. Indebted criminals plan an elaborate heist in Europe. (6:00) ››› “The Sunshine Boys” (1975) ››› “Now, Voyager” (1942, Drama) Bette Davis, Claude Rains, Paul Henreid. A (:15) ››› “The Prince of Tides” (1991, Romance) Nick Nolte, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner. Southern- TCM 49 186 Walter Matthau. (DVS) psychiatrist helps a Boston spinster, who finds a man. (DVS) er opens up to his sister’s N.Y. psychiatrist. TLC 43 157 Hoarding: Buried Alive Brad; Mary. Hoarding: Buried Alive Kathleen; Jamie. Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding: Buried Alive “Tiny Monsters” Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoard-Buried ›› “Step Brothers” (2008, Comedy) Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins. ›› “Central Intelligence” (2016, Action) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan. A I Am the Night “Pilot” Fauna meets a (12:07) I Am the TNT 23 158 Two spoiled men become rivals when their parents marry. (DVS) CIA agent recruits an ex-classmate for a top-secret case. (DVS) ruined reporter. (DVS) Night TRUTV 38 129 Carbonaro Eff. Carbonaro Eff. Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Laff Mobb Laff Laff Mobb Laff Impractical Jokers TV LAND 55 161 M*A*S*H M*A*S*H Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Two and Half Men Two and Half Men King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family USA 25 132 “Princess Party” “Regrets Only” (DVS) “Bixby’s Back” “Heart Broken” (DVS) (DVS) (DVS) (DVS) “Boys’ Night” Jay’s brother visits. WE 68 166 Love After Lockup Scott stuns Lizzie. Love After Lockup “The $800K Hustle” Love After Lockup “Wife on the Run” Extreme Love (N) Love After Lockup “Wife on the Run” Extreme Love WGNA 8 172 ›› “XXX: State of the Union” (2005, Action) Ice Cube, Willem Dafoe. ›› “XXX: State of the Union” (2005, Action) Ice Cube, Willem Dafoe. Pure Noah asks for Anna’s help. Married ... With Middle school, adolescence focus of new Hulu comedy

BY KEVIN McDONOUGH years) from the original 1996 Hulu begins streaming “Mission: Impossible” as it “PEN15,” a comedy about was from the TV show that 13-year-old girls with a title wrapped up in 1973. meant to appeal to the “wit” In contrast, “U.N.C.L.E.” of adolescent boys. had been sitting on a shelf Actresses Maya Erskine for 50 years when the film and Anna Konkle are both 31 debuted to modest audiences, but insist on playing barely recouping its budget. adolescent versions of In contrast, the 2016 spy themselves in a comedy comedy “Central Intelligence” about middle school, (9 p.m., TNT, TV-14) was a featuring a cast of real summer hit, grossing in tweens. excess of $200 million and Both affect the kind of more than four times its zany gal-friendship vibe from budget. The stars, Kevin “Broad City.” But the middle Hart and Dwayne Johnson, school situations and jokes pretty much explained the have an obvious, shooting- film’s appeal. Critics fish-in-a-barrel quality that’s considered its script and more smug than satirical. story its weakest element. The choice to surround But nobody said it wasn’t themselves with real minors “original” or accused it of while making contrived jokes being based on an old show about sex, porn and from 1966. masturbation is more than a So tell me how and why little creepy. remakes make sense? • Jessica Williams and • While we’re on the FOX Phoebe Robinson return for subject of remakes, Netflix Host / chef Gordon Ramsay, left, and rookie chef contestant Mia star in the two-hour “A Rollercoaster Ride a four-episode second season launches season three of / The Grand Finale” season 18 finale episode of “Hell’s Kitchen,” airing at 8 p.m. today on FOX. of their comedy showcase “One Day at a Time.” “Two Dope Queens” (11 p.m., CULT CHOICE HBO, TV-MA), based on their A repressed woman (Bette NPR podcast. TONIGHT’S OTHER Davis) finds help from her Williams and Robinson HIGHLIGHTS therapist (Claude Rains) and chat about their clothes, hair, • ABC unspools “Be My love from a married man accessories and shopping Valentine, Charlie Brown” (8 (Paul Henreid) in the 1942 habits like two old friends. p.m., TV-G), followed by “A melodrama “Now Voyager” (8 Their rapport and repartee Charlie Brown Valentine.” p.m., TCM), an unabashed are comfortable to a fault. • A hypochondriac tycoon’s celebration of shared They amuse each other as if eccentric health obsession cigarettes. little else matters. could help a dying Jane on • Of all the media trends “Blindspot” (8 p.m., NBC, TV- that I’d like to club to death 14). SERIES NOTES with a ball-peen hammer, the • Two contestants approach Stuck inside on “Big Brother NEED habit of recycling old TV and the finish line on the season Celebrity Edition” (8 p.m., CBS, movie franchises tops the finale of “Hell’s Kitchen” (8 TV-PG) * A visitor comes list. We’re told that p.m., Fox, TV-14). between Crystal and Blake on MONEY? Hollywood loves remakes • Red’s absence allows time “Dynasty” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) SELL YOUR FIREARMS because it’s easier to market for research on “The Blacklist” * “Dateline” (10 p.m., NBC). TO US OR GET A LOAN a familiar franchise. (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14). Often our Entertainment • “20/20” (9 p.m., ABC) INSTEAD. Overlords churn out projects recalls a killer who tried to LATE NIGHT based on shows and movies frame her daughter for the Liam Neeson is booked on Ri es • Pistols from a far-gone era. In 2015, murder of her two husbands. “The Late Show With Stephen director Guy Ritchie • Rebecca has Paula’s back Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * • Shotguns regurgitated “The Man From on “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” (9 Jimmy Fallon welcomes U.N.C.L.E.” (8:30 p.m., BBC p.m., CW, TV-14). Rebel Wilson, Willie Geist, America, TV-14), starring • “Live From Lincoln Center” Nathan Macintosh and Henry Cavill and Armie (9 p.m., PBS, TV-14, check Erykah Badu on “The Tonight Hammer. You have to be at local listings) presents the Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Dr. least approaching 60 to have stage drama “Pipeline” by Phil McGraw, Sam Elliott and Thank You For watched the original James Dominique Morisseau about Flipp Dinero appear on Voting Us #1 Bond-inspired TV series, a teacher and mother trying “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 which aired around the same to save her son from an p.m., ABC, r) * Ellie Kemper, www.reliablepawnshop.com time as “Mission: education system that seems Claire McCaskill, Young the Impossible.” That concept to prepare young men for Giant and Venzella Joy visit 33 West Liberty Street • Downtown Sumter was rebooted way back in the little but a path or “pipeline” “Late Night With Seth Meyers” 18 N. Brooks Street • Downtown Manning 1990s and has since become to prison. (12:35 a.m., NBC, r). more associated with Tom • Danny butts heads with Sumter & Manning’s Cruise than Peter Graves. We Jamie on “Blue Bloods” (10 Copyright 2019 are as far away in time (23 p.m., CBS, TV-14). United Feature Syndicate Oldest & Largest Pawn Shop THE SUMTER ITEM TELEVISION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 | C5

SATURDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 9 SP FT 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM LOCAL CHANNELS Trail of Hope: The Struggle for Equality: America’s Got Talent “The Champions Five” Champions from around the world Saturday Night Live (N) WIS News 10 at (:29) Saturday Night Live “Halsey” Halsey WIS * 3 10 Political protests, civil disobedience. compete. 11 (N) hosts and performs. (N) (Live)

News 19 at 7pm (N) Paid Program Paid Alliance of AAF Football Regional Coverage. San Diego Fleet at San Antonio Commanders or Atlanta Legends at News 19 at 11pm NCIS: New Orleans “Second Line” A Navy WLTX 3 9 9 programming. American Football Orlando Apollos. (N) (Live) (N) man is killed during a parade. (DVS) Pregame (N) Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! NBA Countdown NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets. From the Toyota Center in Houston. (N) (Live) ABC Columbia Wipeout “Family” Family members com- WOLO 9 5 12 “Show You the (N) (Live) News at 11 (N) pete in obstacles. World” Victoria on Masterpiece “Foreign Bodies” ››› “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Doc Martin “Sons and Lovers” Louisa The Forsyte Saga Soames divorces Irene. ACL Presents: Americana 17th Annual Bluegrass Un- WRJA ; 11 14 Victoria faces the impact of cholera. (2018) The life and legacy of Fred Rogers, considers a career change. Honors: Americana Music Awards high- derground “Mary aka Mr. Rogers. lights. Gauthier” Ring of Honor Wrestling 9-1-1 “Merry Ex-Mas” A stampede at a toy The Passage “Whose Blood Is That?” WACH FOX News The James Brown Hell’s Kitchen “A Rollercoaster Ride” The Ring of Honor WACH Y 6 6 store. (DVS) Fanning’s hold grows stronger. (DVS) at 10 Show (N) chefs receive unexpected help. (DVS) Wrestling

Last Man Standing Last Man Standing Saving Hope “Sympathy for the Devil” Leverage “The Boost Job” The world of The Listener “Cold Storage” Taking Dateline Dateline WKTC Ø 4 22 Campaign signs go “Shoveling Snow” Alex Reid returns from maternity leave. master car thieves. national defense secrets. (DVS) missing. (DVS) CABLE CHANNELS (5:00) Live PD “Live PD -- 02.01.19” (:06) Live PD: Rewind Live PD “Live PD -- 02.09.19” (N) Live PD “Live PD A&E 46 130 -- 02.09.19” (6:38) The Walking (:38) The Walking Dead “Monsters” Trou- (:38) The Walking Dead “Some Guy” A (:38) The Walking Dead “The Big Scary U” Negan and the (10:52) The Walking Dead Confrontation (11:56) The Walking AMC 48 180 Dead ble presents itself during battle. surprise causes trouble. Saviors face a dilemma. with the Saviors continue. Dead ANPL 41 100 Pit Bulls and Parolees “Golden Girl” Pit Bulls and Parolees (:01) Pit Bulls and Parolees (N) (:01) Pit Bulls and Parolees (:01) Pit Bulls and Parolees Pit Bulls-Parole (4:35) “Think Like a (:40) ›› “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins” (2008, Comedy) Martin Lawrence, James Earl Jones, Marga- › “The Wash” (2001, Comedy) Dr. Dre, Snoop “Doggy” Dogg, George Wallace. The assistant manager at a BET 61 162 Man” (2012) ret Avery. A talk-show star returns to his Southern hometown. car wash alienates his lazy pals. (6:40) ›› “Fast Five” (2011, Action) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster. Dom (:15) ›› “Fast Five” (2011, Action) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster. Dom Toretto and company ramp up the action in (11:50) ››› “The BRAVO 47 181 Toretto and company ramp up the action in Brazil. Brazil. Green Mile” CNBC 35 84 Undercover Boss “True Value” Undercover Boss “ADT” Undercover Boss “Wienerschnitzel” Undercover Boss “Loehmann’s” Undercover Boss Undercover Boss CNN 3 80 The Van Jones Show (N) CNN Newsroom With Ana Cabrera (N) The Eighties The Nineties “Isn’t It Ironic?” The 2000s “I Want My MP3” The Eighties (6:00) ››› “Knocked Up” (2007) Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd. A (:45) ››› “The Wedding Singer” (1998, Romance-Comedy) Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Christine The Other Two The Other Two South Park “Casa COM 57 136 one-night stand has an unforeseen consequence. Taylor. A 1980s wedding crooner attempts to find true love. Bonita” Bunk’d Bunk’d ›› “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” (2009, (:35) Sydney to Sydney to the Max Coop & Cami Ask Bizaardvark Andi Mack Bizaardvark DISN 18 200 Children’s) Zachary Levi, David Cross, Jason Lee. the Max the World DSC 42 103 Naked and Afraid “Eye of the Storm” Naked and Afraid “The Hunted” Naked and Afraid Ed Stafford: First Man Out “Borneo” (:01) Naked and Afraid Naked and Afraid ESPN 26 35 College Basketball Duke at Virginia. (N) UFC 234: Whittaker vs. Gastelum - Prelims (N) (Live) College Basketball Washington at Arizona State. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) ESPN2 27 39 College Basketball College Basketball Texas at West Virginia. (N) (Live) College Basketball Saint Mary’s (Calif.) at Gonzaga. (N) (Live) Basketball FOOD 40 109 Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Chopped Chopped Chopped Chopped “Sweets: Doughnut Dash” Chopped FOXN 37 90 Fox Report with Jon Scott (N) Watters’ World (N) Justice With Judge Jeanine (N) The Greg Gutfeld Show (N) Watters’ World Justice Judge (5:30) ›› “The Notebook” (2004) Ryan Gosling. A man tells a (:45) ›› “Sweet Home Alabama” (2002, Romance-Comedy) Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey. A New York (:20) ››› “Pretty Woman” (1990) Rich- FREE 20 131 story to a woman about two lovers. fashion designer has a secret in the South. ard Gere, Julia Roberts. FSS 21 47 Hawks Pregame NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks. From State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (N) (Live) Hawks Postgame Hawks 4th Quarter NBA Basketball Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks. (6:00) “Valentine in the Vineyard” (2019) “The Story of Us” (2019, Romance) Maggie Lawson, Sam Page. Premiere. The “Cooking With Love” (2018, Comedy) Ali Liebert, Brett Dalton, Janet Kidder. A “Winter Castle” HALL 52 183 Rachael Leigh Cook. owner of a bookstore butts heads with an architect. producer and a chef are paired on a cooking show. (2019) HGTV 39 112 Fixer Upper Love It or List It “Overseas Oversight” Love It or List It “Site Unseen” House Hunters Renovation (N) Log Cabin Living Log Cabin Living Love It or List It HIST 45 110 (6:00) D.B. Cooper: Case Closed? Amelia Earhart: The Lost Evidence: Theory that Amelia Earhart was captured. Hitler’s Secret Tunnels: Tunnels that may contain Nazi secrets. Amelia Earhart Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ADA Law & Order: Special Victims Unit A Law & Order: Special Victims Unit The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Spe- ION 13 18 Detectives search for a rape victim. Paxton’s friend receives threats. woman is found dead in her apartment. stabbing death of a family man. “Totem” A girl is murdered. cial Victims Unit (6:00) “Cocaine Godmother: The Grisel- “Victoria Gotti: My Father’s Daughter” (2019, Drama) Chelsea Frei, Maurice Be- (:03) “Death of a Cheerleader” (2019, Crime Drama) Aubrey Peeples, Sarah Dugda- “Victoria Gotti: My LIFE 50 145 da Blanco Story” (2018, Drama) nard. Premiere. A sensitive child grows up as the daughter of a mob boss. le, Kellie Martin. A shy high school outsider aspires to be beautiful. Father’s Daughter” MSNBC 36 92 Hardball With Chris Matthews All In With Chris Hayes The Rachel Maddow Show The Last Word The 11th Hour With Brian Williams The Beat With NICK 16 210 The Loud House The Loud House Henry Danger A villain knows Henry’s biggest secret. Henry Danger The Office The Office Friends (:35) Friends (12:10) Friends PARMT 64 153 (6:00) ››› “Dumb & Dumber” (1994) Jim Carrey. ››› “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” (2004) Vince Vaughn. ››› “Dumb & Dumber” (1994, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels. (6:34) ›› “Blade: Trinity” (2004, Horror) Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Jessica ›› “47 Ronin” (2013, Adventure) Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano. Outcast samurai Futurama (Part Futurama (Part SYFY 58 152 Biel. Blade and a pair of vampire slayers battle Dracula. seek revenge on a treacherous overlord. (DVS) 1 of 4) 2 of 4) (5:30) ››› “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Drop the Mic Snoop Dogg: Full Frontal With ››› “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) George TBS 24 156 George Clooney. (DVS) Theory Theory Theory Theory Joker’s Wild Samantha Bee Clooney. (DVS) (5:30) ››› “The Agony and the Ecsta- ›››› “In the Heat of the Night” (1967, Crime Drama) Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger. A ››› “The Defiant Ones” (1958, Drama) Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier, Theodore Bikel. ››› “Nine to Five” TCM 49 186 sy” (1965) Charlton Heston. Southern sheriff and a black detective team up on a case. Shackled convicts must put aside racial hatred to escape. (1980) TLC 43 157 Say Yes to the Dress Say Yes to the Dress “The WAG” Bride Lyndzie wants a royal wedding. (N) Say Yes to the Dress Say Yes to the Dress Say Yes, Dress (5:00) ››› “The Hunger Games: Catch- ››› “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” (2014, Science Fiction) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcher- ››› “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” (2015) Jennifer Lawrence. Katniss TNT 23 158 ing Fire” (2013) (DVS) son. Katniss fights for Peeta and a nation moved by her courage. (DVS) and her team attempt to assassinate President Snow. (DVS) TRUTV 38 129 I’m Sorry Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Impractical Jokers Adam Ruins TV LAND 55 161 Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men Two and Half Men King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens (6:00) ››› “Ant-Man” (2015, Action) Paul Rudd. Ant-Man uses ›› “San Andreas” (2015, Action) Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario. A rescue pilot must Temptation Island “Temptation Begins” Temptation Island USA 25 132 his shrinking skills to battle Yellowjacket. (DVS) save his family after an earthquake. (DVS) Couples at a crossroads try single life. “Single Again” WE 68 166 Criminal Minds “Open Season” Criminal Minds “Legacy” Criminal Minds Criminal Minds “Doubt” Criminal Minds “In Birth and Death” Criminal Minds WGNA 8 172 Blue Bloods “Blowback” Blue Bloods “The Greater Good” Blue Bloods “Good Cop, Bad Cop” Blue Bloods “The Price of Justice” Blue Bloods “Mob Rules” Person of Interest Documentary profiles America’s favorite neighbor

BY KEVIN McDONOUGH Glenn Beck and Alex Jones, TV-PG, check local listings). NBA action (8:30 p.m., ABC). loose ends on “True Detective” How often does a fringe masters of Over two successive Sundays, • A sensitive child can’t (9 p.m., HBO, TV-MA). documentary about public disinformation and it chronicles the life of escape her father’s shadow in • Experts offer advice to television become a theatrical cockamamie cabals, project a Elizabeth’s overshadowed the 2019 drama “Victoria Gotti: small businesses on the new hit? A profile of Fred Rogers, tinfoil-hat outsider vibe, sister, who broke with royal My Father’s Daughter” (8 p.m., series “Hustle” (9 p.m., the popular 2018 film “Won’t offering “truths” that set one protocol and fell in love with a Lifetime, TV-14). Viceland, TV-14). You Be My Neighbor?” (8 p.m. apart from mere “sheeple.” married man, wed a • A bookstore owner tangles • “America’s Lost Vikings” (10 Saturday, HBO) reveals some Back in 2007, the hosts of the philandering photographer with a developer in the 2019 p.m., Science) sifts through of the spiritual and clubby morning show “Fox and spent the 1960s and ‘70s romance “The Story of Us” (8 evidence that Norse explorers intellectual depth and and Friends” found fault with consorting with a louche p.m., Hallmark, TV-G). stumbled upon North America substance behind the gentle Rogers, arguing that his crowd. • “Planet Earth: Dynasties” (9 well before Columbus. sweater-wearing television emphasis on offering As longtime friends, p.m., BBC America, Sundance, host and puppeteer. unquestioning love and journalists and biographers TV-PG) spotlights the painted Rogers, who inspired, emotional support to every interviewed here recall, wolf. CULT CHOICE educated and consoled a child had resulted in a Margaret was a rebel only up • Tales of murder and Roddy McDowall stars in generation of young children, generation of snowflakes and to a point. She might have emotional betrayal unfold on 1943’s “Lassie Come Home” (8 was preparing for the ministry wimps. One even called partied with Mick Jagger, but the premiere of the six-part p.m., Sunday, TCM), a when he discovered the power Rogers, a lifelong registered she still insisted on being series “Heart of Darkness” (9 sentimental tale about a boy’s of television. While he saw Republican and ordained called Her Majesty, a duality p.m., ID). collie that inspired six other children’s programming as his Presbyterian minister, “evil.” that struck some as spoiled • Musical guest Halsey hosts “Lassie” movies through the calling and his series “Mister That speaks volumes about the and insufferable. “Saturday Night Live” (11:30 early 1950s and the popular TV Rogers’ Neighborhood” as his exclusivity of that club. In one famous anecdote p.m., NBC, TV-14). series “Lassie,” which ran pulpit, he never preached. The Since its premiere last year, recalled here, George Harrison from 1954 to 1973. stop-motion children’s series “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” essentially kicked her and her “Davey and Goliath” spoke has become the highest- husband out of a party for “A SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS about God and discussed grossing biographic Hard Day’s Night.” The quiet • Eddie Redmayne stars in SUNDAY SERIES biblical elements, but Rogers documentary of all time. Beatle, then 21, said, “Your the 2016 adaptation of J.K. Unfaithfully yours on “The tweaked the script, replacing • Alicia Keys hosts the 61st highness, we really are Rowling’s fantasy “Fantastic Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-PG) “love thy neighbor as thyself” Annual Grammy Awards (8 p.m. hungry, and we can’t eat until Beasts and Where to Find Them” * Candid camera work on with “won’t you be my Sunday, CBS). Among the you two go.” (7 p.m., NBC), a spin-off from “America’s Funniest Home neighbor?” scheduled highlights is a Vanessa Kirby has played the “Harry Potter” universe. Videos” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) Watching this film made me performance by Diana Ross to Margaret in the first two • James’ undercover work * A Valentine’s Day row on reflect on how series like commemorate her 75th seasons of “The Crown.” consumes him on “Supergirl” (8 “Bob’s Burgers” (8:30 p.m., Fox, “Mister Rogers” and “Sesame birthday. Helena Bonham Carter picks p.m., CW, r, TV-14). TV-PG) * Stewie builds a robot Street” invite everybody, while • Fans wanting to get an idea up the mantle for season three. • Management makes a on “Family Guy” (9 p.m., Fox, others succeed by exclusivity. of Oscar odds might check out decision on “Counterpart” (8 TV-14) * Two hours of “Shark Some such shows suggest a the EE British Academy Film p.m., Starz, TV-MA). Tank” (9 p.m. and 10 p.m., ABC, clubhouse. The price of Awards (9 p.m. Sunday, BBC SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • A demon for the books on r, TV-PG) * Closed-circuit admission to the old “Mickey America). Hosted by Joanna • Pregame and regional “Charmed” (9 p.m., CW, r, TV- celebrity on “The Cool Kids” Mouse Club” was being Lumley (“Absolutely coverage of something called 14). (9:30 p.m., Fox, r, TV-14) * subjected to a bombardment Fabulous”) and held at the Alliance of American Football • A tragedy brings the gang “Dateline” (10 p.m., NBC). of advertising for Disney London’s Royal Albert Hall, (8 p.m., CBS). together on “The Walking Dead” movies, theme parks and toys. the awards often overlap with • The Houston Rockets host (9 p.m., AMC, TV-MA). Copyright 2019 Rogers recoiled from the the American Oscars. “The the Oklahoma City Thunder in • Wayne and Roland revisit United Feature Syndicate notion of children as easy Favourite” has been targets for marketers. nominated in 12 categories. Late-night television “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “First adapted elements of a Man,” “Roma” and “A Star Is nightclub — the jazz band, the Born” each have seven comedy monologue, repeated nominations. refrains and inside jokes — to • Netflix’s “The Crown” create an exclusive returns for a third season atmosphere. Viewers were sometime this year with Olivia invited to personally identify Colman (“The Favourite”) 2018-19 with Johnny, Dave, Jay or assuming the role of Queen Conan and slip into slumber Elizabeth II. Given its safe in the assumption that wonderfully intelligent scripts, you were in on the joke(s) that gorgeous photography, others simply didn’t get. seemingly limitless production The rise of cable news also budget and access to stunning encouraged a form of tribal settings, “The Crown” makes identity. “The O’Reilly Factor” other series seem decidedly offered its fans a chance to second-rate. “Victoria” on enter the “No Spin Zone,” a “Masterpiece” (9 p.m. Sunday, familiar, safe space where PBS, TV-PG, check local viewers’ beliefs were listings) comes to mind. At buttressed. 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